2015—2016学年度第二学期期中考试
高一英语试题卷
考试时间：120分钟试卷分值：135分
I、阅读理解(共三篇，10小题，每小题2分，满分20分)
A
If there is a building which symbolizes a country—such as the Eiffel Tower for France and Sydney Opera House for Australia—then it has to be the Taj Mahal for India.
It was set up by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. From the time they got married, they wouldn't be separated. She followed him to wars, advised him on affairs of state, and was loved by his people for her good work. But she died in 1631 during childbirth. The emperor was heart－broken and had the Taj Mahal built as a sign of his love.
It took more than 20 years for the Taj Mahal to be built. Workers were brought in, not only from all over India, but from Central Asia too. A total of 20,000 people worked on the building.
In 1657, Shah Jahan fell ill, and in 1658 his son Aurangzeb, imprisoned (囚禁) his father and seized power. Shah Jahan stayed in prison until his death in 1666. He was finally buried there with his wife he could never forget.
The Taj Mahal is definitely worth more than a single visit. As it is built with white marble stones, its character changes in different lights. It looks more beautiful at sunrise and sunset. At sunset, for example, the colour of the Taj changes from white to yellow, then to pink. As the moon rises, it turns a silvery white.
To show respect to the Taj, tourists are asked to take off their shoes during their visit.
1．Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to ________.
A．make it symbolize India B. memorize his wife
C．show his great power D．give his wife a present
2．Which of the following about the Taj Mahal is NOT true?
A．It is a symbol of India.
B．It took over 20 years to build the Taj Mahal.
C．All workers building the Taj Mahal came from Central Asia.
D．The Taj Mahal was built with white marble stones.
3．According to the passage, we know that Shah Jahan ______.
A．lived a hard life in his last few years
B．lost his life just because of his old age
C．was not popular with his people at that time
D．treated his son badly when he was young
B
Humans have sewn by hand for thousands of years. It was said that the first thread was made from animal muscle and sinew (腱). And the earliest needles were made from bones. Since those early days, many people have been involved in the process of developing a machine that could do the same thing more quickly and with greater efficiency.
Charles Wiesenthal, who was born in Germany, designed and received a patent（专利权）on a double-pointed needle that eliminated(消除) the need to turn the needle around with each stitch (缝合) in England in 1755. Other inventors of that time tried to develop a functional sewing machine, but each design had at least one serious imperfection. A Frenchman Barthelemy Thimonnier finally engineered a machine that really worked. However, he was nearly killed by a group of angry tailors when they burned down his garment factory. They feared that they would lose their jobs to the machine.
American inventor Elias Howe, born on July 9, 1819, was awarded a patent for a method of sewing that used thread from two different sources. Howe’s machine had a needle with an eye at the point, and it used the two threads to make a special stitch called a lockstitch.(双线连锁缝纫法) However, Howe faced difficulty in finding buyers for his machines in America. In frustration, he traveled to England to try to sell his invention there. When he finally returned home, he found that dozens of manufacturers（制造商）were adapting his discovery for use in their own sewing machines.
Isaac Singer, another American inventor, was also a manufacturer who made improvements to the design of sewing machines. He invented an up-and-down-motion mechanism that replaced the side-to-side machines. He also developed a foot treadle(脚踏板) to power his machine. This improvement left the sewer’s hands free. Undoubtedly, it was a huge improvement of the hand-cranked machine of the past. Soon the Singer sewing machine achieved more fame than the others for it was more practical, it could be adapted to home use and it could be bought on
hire-purchase. The Singer sewing machine became the first home equipment, and the Singer company became one of the first American multinationals.
However, Singer used the same method to create a lockstitch that Howe had already patented. As a result, Howe accused him of patent infringement（侵犯）. Of course, Elias Howe won the court case, and Singer was ordered to pay Howe royalties（版税）. In the end, Howe became a millionaire, not by manufacturing the sewing machine, but by receiving royalty payments for his invention.
4．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Singer is an American inventor and manufacturer.
B. The Singer sewing company became more practical.
C. The foot treadle helped to make the sewer’s hands free.
D. Singer made improvements to the design of sewing machines.
5．Why did the court force Isaac Singer to pay Elisa Howe a lifetime of royalties?
A. Because the judge was against Singer for his surly attitude.
B. Because Howe had already patented the lockstitch used by Singer.
C. Because Singer had borrowed money from Howe and never repaid it.
D. Because Singer and Howe had both invented the same machine.
6．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
B. The Case between Howe and Singer
C. Patent Laws on the Sewing Machine
D. The Early History of the Sewing Machine
C
I made a promise to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a loving husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.
The idea had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The speaker was quoting a Biblical passage about husbands and their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is an act of will.
A person can choose to love. ” To myself, I had to admit that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would change.
And it did. Right from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks great on you.” “Oh, Tom, you noticed，” she said, surprised and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled. After the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn suggested a walk on the beach.
I started to refuse, but then I thought, “Evelyn’s been alone here with the kids all week and now she wants to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites.
So it went. Two weeks of not calling the Wall Street firm where I am a director; a visit to the shell museum though I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that’s how the whole vacation passed. I made a new promise to keep on remembering to choose love.
There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for bed, Evelyn stared at me with the saddest expression.
“What’s the matter?” I asked her.
“Tom,” she said in a voice filled with distress, “I don’t?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well… that checkup I had several weeks ago… our doctor… did he tell you something about me? Tom, you’ve been so good to me… am I dying?”
It took a moment for it all to be understood. Then I burst out laughing.
“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You’re not dying; I’m just starting to live.”
7. In the first paragraph, the underlined “No ifs, ands or buts” probably means________.
A. Unintentionally
B. Independently
C. Impressively
D. Unconditionally
8. From the story we may infer that Tom drove to the beach cottage________.
A. with his family
B. with Evelyn
C. alone
D. with his children
9. The author says, “There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment.” What does “one thing” refer to?
A. He praised her sweater, which puzzled her.
B. She insisted on visiting a museum, which he hated.
C. He knew something about her illness but didn’t tell her.
D. He was so good to her that she thought she must be dying.
10. By saying “I’m just starting to live,” Tom means that________.
A. He is just beginning to understand the real meaning of life.
B. He is just beginning to enjoy life as a loving husband.
C. He lived an unhappy life before and is now starting to change.
D. He is beginning to feel regret for what he did to his wife before.
II、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
Most people who move to a foreign country or culture may experience a period of time when they feel very homesick and have a lot of stress. This feeling is often called “culture shock”. 11．_________________. There are four general stages of cultural adjustment.
The first stage is usually referred to as the excitement stage. Upon arriving in a new environment, you’ll be interested in the new culture, everything will seem ex citing, everyone will seem friendly and helpful and you’ll be overwhelmed(不知所措) with impressions. 12．________________ and you have little meaningful experience of the culture.
The second stage is sometimes called the withdrawal stage. The excitement you felt before changes to frustration (沮丧)as you find it difficult to deal with the problems that arise. Simple things like shopping and going to the bank are challenges. It is at this stage that you are likely to feel anxious homesick. 13．______________ .
Cu lture shock doesn’t exist long. You gradually get into the “recovery” stage. At this point, you’ll have a routine(惯例), and you’ll feel less lonely as you start to understand and accept the way things are done and the way people behave in your new environment. Customs and traditions are clearer and easier to understand. 14．____________.
The last stage is the “home” stage – this is the point when people start to feel at home in the new culture.
There is a fifth stage to this process. If you decide to return home after a long period in a new culture, you may experience what is called “reverse culture shock”. 15．____________. You
may notice things about your home culture that you had never noticed before, and some of the ways people do things may seem strange.
A. It is a great challenge to learn the totally new culture
B. This is the stage which is referred to as “culture shock”
C. During this stage you are taking in these impressions passively
D. Some people experience “culture shock” more sharply than other
E. This means that you may find aspects of your own culture “foreign”
F. At this stage, you’ll deal with new challenges with humor rather than anxiety
G. It’s important to learn how to deal with it if you’re to adapt to the new culture
Ⅲ、阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。（共20题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
Several years ago, some people told me I was really stupid and laughed at me. I
16._________ it. All my life, I achieved grades that were only fairly 17._________, and over time
I felt I couldn’t catch up with my classmates. I thought I would never achieve great achievements (成就). I felt a sense of shame and a sense of 18._________. I didn’t get accepted into the course I wanted, 19. _________ I was most upset. My dad told me, “You have two 20._________. Do a pre-university course or take up an easier course.” I thought for a long time and 21. _________ made the decision that changed my whole life. I flew to another city, enrolled (注册学习) in a pre-university course and 22._________ very successfully.
Of course, it wasn’t that 23._________. While I was doing my course, it was difficult. I 24._________ and I wouldn’t give up. I decided that I was going to 25._________ to everyone that I could make it. The greatest force that kept me moving was the lasting 26. _________ from my family and my best friends. They never looked down on me and they were supportive all the way through.
I had a strong will. I just kept 27._________ myself. Over and over again the situation convinced me to 28._________ but I did not! I told myself I was going to start a new life. Exams came and went and the 29._________were out. I was 30._________. It was my first exam since I started my new life. And I did it.
Looking back on my life, I find all the criticism (批评) that I’ve received is now not only a(n) 31_________ for me to do better, but something that tells me that no one can 32._________ you
who you are. I’ve learnt no one will be able to 33._________ me. Everything is up to me. Whatever I choose or whoever I 34._________to be, it’s all up t o ME!
I may not be a 35_________ person but I have a strong will.
16. A. hated B. ignored C. understood D. believed
17．A. early B. good C. hopeless D. sudden
18．A. uselessness B. relief C. weakness D. surprise
19．A. although B. because C. so D. but
20．A. levels B. choices C. purposes D. desires
21．A. finally B. immediately C. firmly D. truly
22．A. insisted B. escaped C. passed D. recovered
23．A. tiring B. satisfying C. unusual D. simple
24．A. suffered B. struggled C. regretted D. sighed
25．A. show B. explain C. introduce D. send
26．A. warning B. punishment C. support D. training
27．A. enjoying B. pushing C. teaching D. helping
28．A. take over B. give out C. give up D. take in
29．A. awards B. results C. efforts D. causes
30．A. nervous B. honest C. ashamed D. bored
31．A. encouragement B. lesson C. arrangement D. message
32．A. bring B. ask C. make D. award
33．A. protect B. influence C. defend D. accept
34．A. prove B. dare C. deserve D. want
35．A. smart B. lucky C. wise D. strong
IV、语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分。完成36-45小题)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷上。
Mencius was a thinker. His teachings were very similar to 36 of Confucius. Mencius was born 37 372 BC. His father died when he was young, and he 38 (bring) up by his mother. He became a student of Confucius’s ideas, and was then given an important position in the 39 (govern) of a state. 40 , when he saw that the ruler was not following his advice，he
resigned. For many years he travelled from state to state，41 (teach) the principles of Confucius. He then became 42 adviser to another ruler. He spent his last years preparing a book 43 (call) The Book of Mencius. Mencius believed that the reason 44 man is different from animals is that man is good. He believed that people were more important 45 rulers，and hated the state when it treated people badly.
V、短文改错（每小题1.5分，满分15分完成46-55题）
文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（^ )，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\ )划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线（一），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
A man got on a train and sit beside a woman. The woman was more than thirty
year old. Soon they began talking to the other. He said to her, “Do you have a family？”“Yes，I have one son, ” the woman replied to. “Oh, really?” said the man. “Does he smoke？”“No,” the woman answered. “That’s good.” The man was glad to say, “I don’t smoke, too. Smoking is bad for your healthy. And does your son often fight with other?” “Oh, no.” the woman answered at once. “He never fight.” “Well,” the man said. “He is a good young man. But how old is he?” “Only three months old today.” The woman said with smile.
VI、词汇及短语应用（共20分）
A. 根据提示写出单词（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分，注意词的正确形式）注意：已给出首字母的在答题卡上必须写出完整的单词。
56. In the picture the Eiffel Tower is the _______ (标志, 象征)of Paris.
57. The book covers terrorism，____________(贫穷)and global warming.
58. Are there any ____________(相似之处)between the two coastal cities?
59. The weatherman has f________________(预报) that it will be foggy tomorrow.
60. ______(狭窄的) streets easily cause many traffic accidents.
61. I am good at English so I can talk with foreign ________(游客)in English freely.
62.Children receive their early _________(教育) from their parents at home.
63.We should stick to the _________(原则) that everyone should be treated equally.
64. His lack of __________(经验)led to his failure.
65.____________ (幸运地), Peter has an understanding wife.
B. 词形变化（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分, 注意词的正确形式）
66. It is commonly accepted that ______ (honest) is the best policy.
67. There is a ________ (possible) of rain tonight.
68. My main _____________ (complain) is that we can’t go out to have dinne r.
69. Abraham Lincoln told his people that America must _________ (strength) government of the people, by the people and for the people.
70. Everyone should make a __________ (contribute) to our society.
C. 词组填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分，注意从七个词中选出五个, 并用正确形式填空）
71. Working very hard, he is making progress _______________.
72. We met ten years ago and ______________ we have been good friends.
73. I know you don’t like her, but you could ________________ to be polite.
74. Mary knocked the candle over and the table cloth _______________.
75. Spending too much time on electronic products ________________ both adults and children．
VII、写作（共25分）
越来越多的中国人去欧洲旅游，但他们不文明行为受到广泛关注。请以表格中所列举的事实为依据，写一则英语短文，谈谈自己的看法。
注意：
1. 文章必须包括表格中的提示内容，可以增加细节使行文连贯；
2. 词数100左右；
3. 开头已经给出，不计入总词数；
4. 参考词汇：吐痰spit；形象image；文物cultural relic
As more and more Chinese go traveling to Europe, reports about their bad manners flood in. (此句不用抄写在答题卡上。)
___________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
Ⅰ阅读理解( 每小题2分，满分20分)
1-3 BCA 4-6 BBD 7-10 DCDB
II、七选五（5个，每小题2分，共10分）11-15 GCBFE
III 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
16-20 DBACB 21-25 ACDBA
26-30 CBCBA 31-35 ACBDA
IV语法填空（10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分36-45）
36. those 37. in 38. was brought 39. government 40. However
41. teaching 42. an 43. called 44.why 45. than
V 短文改错（每小题1.5分，满分15分完成46-55题）
1. sit--sat
2. year--years
3. the--each
4. 去掉to
5. too--either
6. healthy--health
7. other—others
8. fight-fights
9. But--And
10. with—with a
VI 词汇共计20分
A、（共10小题，每小题1 分，满分10分）
56. symbol 57. poverty 58. similarities 59. forecast/forecasted 60. Narrow
61. tourists 62. education 63. principle 64. experience 65. Fortunately
B、（共5小题，每小题1 分，满分5分）
66. honesty 67. possibility 68. complaint 69. strengthen 70. contribution
C、七选五（共5小题，每小题1 分，满分5分）(此题请改卷老师自己衡量，酌情给分，没设0.5分。)
71. little by little 72. ever since 73. make an effort 74. caught fire 75. has a bad effect on
VII One possible version
As more and more Chinese go traveling to Europe, reports about their bad manners flood in. When they go sightseeing in scenic spots, they litter or spit everywhere so that the beautiful environment is innocently polluted. Besides, some of them write graffiti (words) and take photos randomly without permission which badly ruin the cultural relics. What’s worse, some people like to shout loudly in public saying that this is their custom but it has done great harm to Chinese people’s images for China is always a country distinguished for its splendid civilization.
Since China has become an important part of the global village, we really need to understand and respect foreign cultures so as to get along well when traveling abroad. As far as I am concerned, before you start your next overseas trip, remember to learn about the culture and people there and mind your behaviors in public places, which aims to improve China's image in foreigners' eyes. What’s more, wherever you go you need to protect the environment. Only in this way can we win respect for ourselves and our country.