临泉实验中学2015-2016高一第一学期英语竞赛试题

第一部分：听力 (满分30 分)。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分7．5分）

第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the woman mean?

A. She has bought a present for Tom.

B. She wants to buy something on sale.

C. She hasn't decided on the gift.

2. What are the speakers talking about?

A. A festival.

B. A party.

C. A holiday plan.

3. Why does the man make the call?

A. To invite the woman to the library.

B. To reschedule an appointment.

C. To apologize for being late.

4. What is the weather like recently?

A. Dry.

B. Rainy.

C. Nice.

5. When will the man fly to Guangzhou?

A. On August 1.

B. On August 2.

C. On August 3.

第二节

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. What is the man looking for?

A. A photo.

B. A coat.

C. A camera.

7. Where will the speakers probably go?

A.A park.

B. The police station.

C.A clothing shop.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。

8. What is the man doing?

A. Apologizing for being late.

B. Making an invitation.

C. Putting off an appointment.

9. When will the speakers meet tomorrow?

A. At 5:00 pm.

B. At 6:00 pm.

C. At 9:00 pm.

10. What kind of food will the speakers have?

A. Chinese food.

B. Italian food.

C. Korean food.

听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。

11. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. A couple.

B. Co-workers.

C. Classmates.

12. Why does the woman prefer public transportation?

A. It's safer.

B. It's cheaper.

C. It's greener.

13. How does the man usually travel?

A. By car.

B. By bus.

C. By motorbike.

听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。

14. What sport did the woman play yesterday?

A. Basketball.

B. Football.

C. Tennis.

15. How does the man find basketball?

A. Difficult.

B. Interesting.

C. Boring.

16. What does the man do?

A. A student.

B. A teacher. C A coach.

17. What did the man do last Sunday?

A. He played football.

B. He watched TV.

C. He saw a match.

听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。

18. What is the lowest price to go to Hawaii?

A.￡199.

B.￡372.

C.￡400.

19. Where can people have a package holiday?

A. Rome.

B. Bahamas.

C. New York.

20. How can people get the brochure?

A. Make a call at 900-9889.

B. Visit http://www.doczj.com/doc/b4e7c90f9b89680202d82563.html.

C. Go to funholiday@http://www.doczj.com/doc/b4e7c90f9b89680202d82563.html.

第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

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A car drew up outside the Swan Hotel and a young man got out．Pausing only for a moment to see that he had come to the right place，he went into the hotel and rang the bell on the counter of the bar．

Mrs. Crump，the landlady，who was busy in the kitchen at the time，hurried out，wiping her hands．The young man raised his hat．

―Excuse me，‖he said．―I’m looking for my uncle，Mr. White．I believe he is staying here．‖

―He was staying here．‖Mrs. Crump corrected him．―But I’m afraid that he went back to London yesterday．‖

―O h，dear，‖said the young man，looking disappointed．―I understood that he was going to

stay here until the end of the month．At least that is what his servant told me when I rang up his house．‖

―Quite right，‖said Mrs. Cramp．―He planned to stay here the wh ole of July，as he always does． But yesterday he got a telegram to say that his relative was ill．So he caught the train back to London immediately．‖

―I wish he had let me know, ‖The young man said．―I wrote him a letter saying that I was coming．I’ve ha d all this trouble for nothing．Well，since he isn’t here，there’s no point in waiting．‖

He thanked Mrs. Grump and went out．Mrs. Grump went to the window and watched him drive off．When his car was out of sight，she called out：―You can come out now, Mr. White. He’s gone．‖ Mr. White came out of the kitchen，where he had been waiting．―Many thanks，Mrs. Grump，‖he said，laughing，―you did that very well．These nephews of mine never gave me any peace．That young man is the worst of them all．As you see，when he needs money, he even follows me into the country．Well，perhaps next time he won’t warn me by writing a letter!‖

21. Who is the Mrs. Crump?

A．the hostess of the hotel B．Mr. white’s wife

C．a cook of the hotel D．Mrs. Grump’s aunt

22. Mr. White when his nephew came to the hotel．

A．took the train back to London B．hid himself in the kitchen

C．went to pick up a telegram D．left to visit a sick relative

23. Mr. White didn’t like his nephews because．

A．they always follow him around B．they frequently disturb their relatives C．they won’t write to him often D．they usually visit him in hotels

24. This story is about a man ．

A．who was very much loved by his nephews B．whose nephew went to visit him at the hotel C．who was not willing to meet his nephew D．whose nephew always visited him

B

In the world, almost 340 million people speak it every day. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. What are we talking about? The global language—English.

The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German, Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common language for communication.

Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean. Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.

But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some

English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about "burgers‖, ―fries" and "milkshakes". Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion are in English. We can sing, even if we do not understand what we are singing!

English is a messy (杂乱的) language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as "blogging", "download" and "chatroom". Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know "cool", "OK" and ―hello‖ ?

Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like "cafe" and expressions like "c'est la vie" (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English words like "le weekend" and "le camping". German words are also part of English. Words like "kindergarten" come from the German language.

Recently, British people have become interested in "yoga". But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.

25. The English language has a history of ______.

A. over 2000 years

B. over 500 years

C. over 1500 years

D. over 1000 years

26. The underlined exp ression ―thanks to‖ can be replaced by ______.

A. because of

B. thankful to

C. not until

D. as if.

27. Which of the following statements is true about the language of English?

A. It has been changing all the time.

B. It has borrowed words from all the other languages.

C. French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words.

D. Singers and film stars have the greatest influence on language.

28. Many countries and regions use it for politics and business except______.

A. the USA

B. Nigeria

C. the Philippines

D. Norway

C

Inside China Daily

29. The above section may possibly appear on _________ of China Daily.

A. Page 5

B. the Front Page

C. Page 9

D. the last page

30. From the text we can know that _________.

A. a blind professor can work better

B. Chinese fishermen can go fishing freely in Japan soon

C. no one will be buried in the ground after they die in Shanghai

D. more and more people have begun to do art business

31. If someone feels upset for the sudden trouble and wants to encourage himself, what would you suggest he should read in China Daily?

A. Blind, but not out.

B. Two sides of a story.

C. The only wise choice.

D. Offshore funeral.

D

The ground we walk on seems firm, but deep under the earth and under the sea the rocks change and move. In some parts of the world there are ―fire mountains‖, which we call volcanoes. From time to time they burst open and throw out fire and burning ash. These volcanoes are very dangerous.

Hong Kong does not have any volcanoes but there are many in Indonesia and Philippines. There is also a famous mountain near Tokyo, Japan, which is a volcano too. Its name is Mount Fuji. For much of the year, it is covered with snow.

One of the most famous volcanoes which erupted（喷发）in recent times was Krakatoa, on an island in Indonesia. The first explosions（爆发）took place on 20th May, 1883, but the big eruption did not come until the 26th and 27th August of that year. The people on the island were used to the explosions by that time, and so they were completely unprepared for this terrible happening. Almost all the people on the island died and the explosion also made huge waves in the sea, which drowned（淹死）many people on the other island nearby. After the eruption was over, people saw that the whole northern part of the island had completely disappeared. Scientists say that 15 cubic（立方）kilometers of rocks and ash were thrown up in the explosion. The noise of the explosion was heard nearly 5,000 kilometers away in the middle of the Indian Ocean, and the city of Jakarta was completely dark for about two and a half hours.

32. There are many volcanoes _____.

A. in Indonesia

B. under the earth and the sea

C. in Hong Kong

D. everywhere in the world

33. Mount Fuji is famous just because ________.

A. it is covered with snow for much of the year

B. it is near Tokyo

C. it is a volcano

D. It is in Japan

34. The people near Krakatoa were unprepared when it had its biggest explosion because people there ____.

A. didn’t want to leave their island

B. could do nothing but wait

C. had never met any explosions of the volcano before

D. were used to the explosions of the volcanoes by that time

35. People who lived 5,000 kilometers away from Krakatoa could _______.

A. see that 15 cubic kilometers of rocks and ash were thrown up

B. hear the noise of explosion

C. see the huge waves

D. see that Krakatoa was dark

第二节：（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

How to Make Friends

Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. Making new friends comes easy for some people. 36 . Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.

_____37_____

The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.

Start a conversation

Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 38 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.

Do things together.

Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship. _____39_____. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.

Enjoy your friendship

The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. _40__ Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.

A. Associate with others.

B. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you

C. Do not wait to be spoken to.

D. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.

E. Try not to find fault with your friends.

F. But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage.

G. These interests would always bring you and your friend together

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节满分45分）

第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, __41__ there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic(学术的) system in the world.

I was very 42 when I first stepped onto the campus(校园). Well, it’s not even really a campus. It's more like an area in a small town.

Harvard's main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and 43 . You ___44 even say they’re a little old. They don’t fit the modern idea of university at all. The buildings 45 by grass and trees, so I felt ___46___ I had walked into a castle of the Mid-Ages. But when I looked across the street, the 47 shops and fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century 48 . It creates a strong contrast (对比) and brings a special ____49 to the school.

Our tour 50 Gary took us around and told us. ―You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they hold their 51 ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony.‖ It's 52 ! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the grass?

I 53 some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of 54 turning, along with the singing of the birds, I felt very ____55 . There was no competitive feeling at all.

Harvard has the world’s first computer in its science centre 56 there are hundreds of high-end computers, too. ___57___ religion(宗教) and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and 58 technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to ___59 in.

I hope one day I’ll 60 my dream school --- Harvard.

41. A. which B. that C. it D. where

42. A. upset B. troubled C. shocked D. tired

43. A. simple B. solid C. noisy D. great

44. A. should B. might C. dare D. mustn’t

45. A. surrounded B. surround C. are surrounded D. surrounding

46. A. as if B. even if C. even though D. if

47. A. empty B. quiet C. free D. busy

48. A. once B. again C. only D. then

49. A. environment B. scene C. atmosphere D. condition

50. A. guide B. partner C. visitor D. professor

51. A. celebration B. closing C. opening D. graduation

52. A. uninteresting B. unbelievable C. unbearable D. uncomfortable

53. A. saw B. had C. felt D. imagined

54. A. books B. benches C. blankets D. pages

55. A. lucky B. calm C. nervous D. happy

56. A. and B. but C. though D. yet

57. A. It B. It’s C. Its D. One

58. A. old B. new C. fast D. fresh

59. A. read B. live C. study D. tour

60. A. serve B. visit C. find D. attend

第II卷

第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节满分45分）

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Traveling can be a fun way to gain life experiences , especially 61._________ Spring Break — a week-long school vacation in the United States. 62._______what if you're a student and don't have enough money for 63._____ trip? Don't worry．Here are some 64.______(use) suggestions．

Plan ahead: Don't wait 65._______ the last minute to plan your trip．Give yourself several 66._____(month) to get ready and consider what to do and when to do it well．

Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visit．Decide what to see. More information will 67.________ (provide) by travel books on the cheapest hotels and restaurants．

Plan 68._______(careful): Write down how much you expect to spend for food and hotels．Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything．

Travel in groups: Find someone who is 69.________ (interest) in visiting the same places．By traveling with 71._______ (other) you can share costs and experiences

第四部分写作（共两节；满分35分）

第一节：短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有

10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^）,并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

One day, I find a chatting room in my QQ by chance, where people were chatting English. I

tried to chat with some of them. To my surprised, I found the oral English of some junior students

was better than me. I asked them for advices and they told me to practice more on QQ，but every

day after that I would spend one hour practice my oral English on it. Day by day I learned much useful words and expressions. With time went by, I found that I could even communicate with

some college students free.

第二节：书面表达(满分25分)

假如你是李华，你的学校里来了一位外国交换生Lucy。她感觉在中国学习压力很大。请你给她写封信，提些建议。

1.请她将自己的问题告诉老师和同学，请求得到他们的帮助；

2.不要总想着考试成绩，多想想自己在哪些方面进步了，这样就会给自己自信；

3.多做运动，运动可以帮助自己缓解压力（relieve one’s stress），并且有助睡眠。

注意：字数150词左右。

Lucy,

I quite sympathize with you and understand the great trouble you are suffering from. __________

______________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes!

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

临泉实验中学2015-2016高一第一学期英语竞赛试题答案

第一部分听力

1~5BABAC 6~10CABBC 11~15BACCB 16~20ACBAB

第二部分阅读理解

21-24 ABBC 25-28CAAD 29-31BDA 33-35ACDB 36-40 FACGE

第三部分第一节完形填空

41-45 DCABC 46-50 ADBCA 51-55 DBADB 56-60ACBCD

第二节短文填词

61. during 62．But 63．a 64． useful 65．until

66．months 67．be provided 68．carefully 69．interested 70．others

第四部分第一节短文改错

71. find---found 72. English 前加in 73surprised – surprise 74 .me ---mine

75. advices—advice 76.but—so 77. practice—practicing 78 .much----many

79.With—As 或went 改为going 80. free--freely

第二节写作

Lucy,

I quite sympathize with you and understand the great trouble you are suffering from. I suggest you communicate your trouble to your teachers and classmates so as to get help from them. You are not supposed to think about your exams all the time, which only makes you more stressed out. Instead, you should think about the progress you have made in your study, which will surely increase your own confidence. In addition, I advise you to do more exercise in your spare time to relieve your stress, because sports will also help you sleep better at night.

I hope you will get out of your trouble sooner and live happily.

Best wishes!

Yours sincerely,

Li Ming