四川省达州市大竹县文星中学2014-2015学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题

四川省大竹县文星中学2014-2015学年高一下期3月月考英语试卷考试时间：120分钟；满分150分注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共15题每题1分共15分1．Electrical products no longer in use contain dangerous materials which can be released into the environment when they are _____.A.taken apartB.given awayC.fixed upD.handed over【答案】A【解析】考查动词短语。

take part“拆开”；give away“捐赠，赠送”；fix up“修理”；hand over“移交，交出”。

句意：不再被使用的电子产品含有危险的物质，当它们被拆开的时候，这种物质可能被释放到环境中。

根据句意，选A。

2．The time is drawing near food raised in space will directly benefit human below.A.whereB.whenC.whetherD.why【答案】B【解析】考查定语从句。

根据句意并分析句子成分可知,该空引导定语从句,修饰先行词The time,并在定语从句中作时间状语。

故选B。

3．I visited Mr. Johnson during his stay in Shanghai he attended a most important conference there.A.whenB.whichC.whereD.in which【答案】A【解析】考查定语从句的引导词。

前面的"during his stay"是指时间,该空在定语从句中作时间状语,所以选择关系副词 when。

四川省大竹县文星中学2015年春高二下期期中检测英语试卷考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共15题每题1分共15分1．The number of private cars in Xi’an is increasing day by day, so I think more new roads need ______.A.builtB.to buildC.to be builtD.build2．I walked up to the top of the hill with my friends, ______ we enjoyed a splendidview of the lake.A.whichB.thatC.whoD.where3．The US declares it has the best medical technology in the world, but quite a lot of Americans have no ______ to health care service.A.accessB.entranceC.introductionD.devotion4．Mike, do you think these maths problems are quite difficult ______?A.work outB.working outC.worked outD.to work out5．All of a sudden I became _______ that I had made a serious mistake.A.knownB.awareC.famousD.accustomed6．—Which of the white shirts appeals to you most?—. I prefer a yellow one.A.NeitherB.NoneC.AllD.Both7．Take a vocabulary notebook with you all the time. Collect any good words, sentences or articles, famous lines and wise sayings.A.skillfullyB.particularlyC.absolutelyD.consequently8．There is an obvious between the cultures of the West and East.A.contentB.contrastC.contractD.contact9．I saw Mary dancing at Kate’s birthday party and on that she was really excellent. A.scene B.situation C.position D.occasion10．Because the bad weather causes the main road closed, we will put off our visit to the art exhibition now.A.to be heldB.being heldC.heldD.having been held11．The boy didn’t come to life and the method to start his breathing ended up as failure.A./; theB.the; /C.a; aD./; a12．When Ray was ten, he his parents to buy him a computer as a birthday present.A.orderedB.demandedC.convincedD.influenced13．"Hope for the best and prepare for the worst" is a proverb, life is beautiful and full of frustrations as well.A.meansB.meantC.meaningD.having meant14．I didn’t want to drive all the way to New York by myself,so I Anna, my best friend, to go with me.A.convincedB.consultedC.adoptedD.admitted15．He had finally several customers of the advantages of his product.A.convincedB.remindedC.accusedrmed二、完形填空：共20题每题2分共40分God’s CoffeeA group of class friends, highly established(有成就)in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon 16 into complaints(抱怨)about stress in work and life.Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and 17 with a large pot of coffee and a couple of 18 — porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some 19 looking, some expensive, some delicate — telling them to 20 themselves to the coffee.When all the students had a cup of coffee 21 , the professor said “If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were 22 , leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is 23 for you to choose only the best for yourselves, that is the 24 of your p roblems and stress. Be assured that the cup itself 25 no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases it 26 hides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup,but you 27 went for the best cups. And then you began 28 each other’s cups. Now consider this: Life is the 29 ; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and 30 life, and the type of cup we have does not define nor 31 the quality of life we live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we 32 to enjoy the coffee God has 33 for us. God brews(煮)the coffee, not the cups…Enjoy your coffee!”The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just 34 the best of everything. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak 35 . Leave the rest to God.16．A.devoted B.exchanged C.turned D.thought17．A.fetched B.returned C.brought D.took18．A.pans B.bottles C.bowls D.cups19．A.clean B.plain C.ugly D.fine20．A.help B.devote C.take D.pick21．A.in thought B.in cup C.in hand D.in mouthful22．A.taken up B.given away C.cut out D.left away23．A.wise B.important C.necessary D.normal24．A.explanation B.reason C.cause D.resource25．A.adapts B.reduces C.adjusts D.adds26．A.even B.ever C.never D.still27．A.bravely B.intentionally C.cheerfully D.carefully28．A.exchanging B.guiding C.glancing D.looking29．A.tea B.water C.coffee D.wine30．A.include B.contain C.live D.make31．A.worsen B.beat C.rise D.change32．A.succeed B.fail C.wish D.try33．A.sold B.gave C.provided D.bought34．A.keep B.say C.do D.make35．A.kindly B.clearly C.secretly D.loudly三、阅读理解：共20题每题2分共40分Honesty comes in many forms. First there’s self-honesty. Is what people see the real article or do you appear through smoke and mirrors? I find that if I try to be something I’m not, I feel unsure of myself and take out a part from my PBA(personal bank account).I love how the singer Judy Garland put it. “A lways be a first-class version(版本)of yourself, instead of a second-class version of somebody else.”Then there’s honesty in our actions. Are you honest at school, with your parents, and with your boss? If you’ve ever been dishonest, I think we all have, try being honest, and notice how whole it makes you feel. Remember, you can’t do wrong and feel right. This following story by Jeff is a good example of that.In my second year of study, there were three kids in my math class who didn’t do well. I was really good at it. I would charge the m three dollars for each test that I helped them pass. I’d write on a little piece of paper all the right answers, and hand them off.At first I felt like I was making money, kind of a nice job. I wasn’t thinking about how it could hurt all of us. After a while I realized I shouldn’t do that anymore, because I wasn’t really helping them. They weren’t learning anything, and it would only get harder down the road. Cheating certainly wasn’t helping me.It takes courage to be honest when people all around you are getting away with cheating on tests, lying to their parents, and stealing at work. But remember, every act of honesty is a deposit(储蓄) into your PBA and will build strength.36．The underlined part “appear through smoke and mirrors” in the first paragraph means______.A.be honestB.be unrealC.become cleare from an imagined world37．Which of the following can best explain Judy Garland’s words?A.Be your true self rather than follow others.B.Don’t copy others or you can’t be the first class.C.Make efforts to be the first instead of the second.D.Don’t learn from others unless they’re excellent.38．What does the author expect to show by Jeff’s story?A.Honesty can be of great help.B.A bad thing can be turned into a good one.C.Helping others cheat can do good to nobody.D.One should realize the wrong in his bad deeds.39．In the last paragraph the author mainly wants to express_______.A.one must be brave to be honestB.it’s difficult to be honest when others are notC.one should be honest when making a depositD.honesty in one’s actions can help him in the futureAmong various programmes, TV talk shows have covered every inch of space on daytime television. And anyone who watches them regularly knows that each one is different in style. But no two shows are more opposite in content, while at the same time standing out above the rest, than the Jerry Springer and the Oprah Winfrey shows.Jerry Springer could easily be considered the king of “rubbish talk”. The contents on his show are as surprising as they can be. For example, the show takes the ever-common talk s how titles of love, sex, cheating, and hate, to a different level. Clearly, the Jerry Springer show is about the dark side of society, yet people are willing to eat up the troubles of other people’s lives. Like Jerry Springer, Oprah Winfrey takes TV talk show to its top. But Oprah goes in the opposite direction. The show is mainly about the improvement of society and different quality of life. Contents are from teaching your children lessons, managing your work week, to getting to know your neighbors. Compared to Oprah, the Jerry Springer show looks like poisonous waste being poured into society. Jerry ends every show with a “final word”. He makes a small speech about the entire idea of the show. Hopefully, this is the part where most people will learn something very valuable.Clean as it is, the Oprah show is not for everyone. The show’s main viewers are middleclass Americans. Most of these people have the time, money, and ability to deal with life’s tough problems. Jerry Springer, on the other hand, has more of a connection with the young adults of society. These are 18-to-21-year-olds whose main troubles in life include love, relations hip, sex, money and drug. They are the ones who see some value and lessons to be learned through the show’s exploitation. 40．Compared with other TV talk shows, both the Jerry Springer and the Oprah Winfrey are ____.A.more interestingB.more formalC.more detailedD.unusually popular41．Which of the following is likely to be a topic of the Oprah Winfrey show?A.Family income planning.B.Nation hatred.C.A new type of robot.D.Street accident.42．We can learn from the passage that the two talk shows_____.A.have become the only ones of its kindB.attract different peopleC.appear at different times of the dayD.exploit the weaknesses in human natu re43．Which statement about the passage is Not true? ______A.Jerry Springer show is like poisonous waste, so nothing can be learnt from it.B.The two kinds of talk shows are opposite in content.C.Opera Winfrey show is helpful for those middleclass AmericansD.Jerry Springer show attracts those who are young and in trouble.Almost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way. Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways, and at different times on the calendar.In Western countries, people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on January 1st. People may go to parties, dress in formal clothes -- like tuxedos (小礼服) and evening gowns, and drink champagne at midnight. During the first minutes of the New Year, people cheer and wish each other happiness for the year ahead. But some cultures prefer to celebrate the New Year by waking up early to watch the sun rise. They welcome the New Year with the first light of the sunrise.It is also a common Western custom to make a New Year’s promise, called a resolution. New Year’s resolutions usually include promises to try something new or change a bad habit in the new year. Many cultures also do special things to get rid of bad luck at the beginning of a new year. For example, in Ecuador, families make a big doll from old clothes. The doll is filled with old newspapers and firecrackers. At midnight, these dolls are burned to show the bad things from the past year are gone and the new year can start afresh (again). Other common traditions to keep away bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean, or saying special things on the first day of the new year.Other New Year traditions are followed to bring good luck is to eat grapes on New Year’s Day. The more grapes a person eats the more good luck the person will have in the year. In France, people eat pancakes for good luck at New Year. In the United States, some people eat black-eyed peas (豇豆) for good luck -- but to get good luck for a whole year you have to eat 365 of them! 44．Which culture celebrates New Year in the morning?A.The passage doesn’t say.B.Spain.C.France.D.The United States.45．What is a resolution?A.Something you say.B.Something you eat.C.Something you burn.D.Something you wear.46．What is the topic of the fourth paragraph?A.Bringing good luck.B.Remembering the past.C.Planning for the next year.D.Keeping away from bad luck.47．Which is probably true about eating black-eyed peas on New Year?A.Black-eyed peas taste bad.B.The peas are very difficult to cook.C.One pea brings one day of luck.D.It is bad luck to eat a lot of black-eyed peas.Music died here last spring, or rather, it was killed by members of the school committee who ignored the importance of music and drama as part of the high-school curriculum (课程).The committee decided that teaching students how to take a standardized test is more important than a curriculum in which students can explore their interests in the arts as well as academics. Because the school system is running out of funding, it needs to make sure that students pass the test or even more money will be lost. If students fail the state standardized test，it is not the fault of drama and music classes—they are failing because the “academic” classes are not sufficient (充足的).It is painful to think of how many students will be discouraged from singing, acting, and playing instruments because school programs are no longer offered. Many families cannot afford private music lessons, and many potential musicians and artists may not find their calling if they are not exposed to it in school. The fact that the school committee thinks the arts are not worth the investment will certainly make some students believe the arts are not worth their time o r support and the cycle will continue.Teaching for a test does not shape students into complete, well-rounded people. It blocks the natural sense to create and express feelings through art—there is more to life than the analytical thin king that math and English provide. What happens after a test? Sure, a student might graduate, but they will have limited knowledge—certainly not a good preparation for the real world.48．Music and drama are not included in the high school curriculum mainly because ________.A.the school is afraid of losing financial supportB.the school committee pays no attention to themC.the students are not interested in both of themD.the state standardized test is more important49．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.The sufficiency of the classes determines students’ performance in the mastery test.B.Quite a few students are discouraged from learning music and art in today’s school system.C.Students can be musicians and artists only if they can afford private music lessons.D.The school committee completely influences students’ attitude towards the arts.50．We can learn that music and art can ________.A.make students round-shaped people in futureB.provide students with analytical thinkingC.prevent students graduation from high schoolD.motivate students in creativity and expression51．The best title of the passage can be ________.A.Who killed music and drama?B.Why is music so important?C.Can curriculum go without music?D.How to prepare for the real world?The most common problem that worries all of us today is the fear of insecurity. Life has become so competitive that every now and then we are struck(遭遇) by the fear of the unknown. With every new turn of eve nts our self-confidence takes a blow. The biggest challenge before every person today is not to lose confidence in one’s ability.There are several reasons that affect a person’s self-confidence. The most important reason is lack of success. Not being able to succeed affects one’s self-confidence greatly. This is when one begins to doubt his own ability. In many cases one’s self-confidence is low when he feels rejected by society. For example, a person who loses his job gives a wide berth to other people for fear of being questioned about his work. However, this isn’t right at all. One needs to think along positive lines in spite of failures. After all it is your life and you have every right to live your life as you wish.The challenge lies in not allowing your self-confidence to decrease. It is very important to believe in yourself. Self-belief is the secret to success. When success doesn’t come to you, you should not allow yourself belief to be affected. Always keep in mind that success is sure to come in time. So, there is nothing wrong with your ability. Whenever lack of success causes you to doubt your ability, don’t forget to remind yourself that quick success does not last long. Also remember not to compare yourself to others. These tips will do a world of good to your confidence.In order to be self-confident, you need to have a lifestyle that is right for you. Create one and live a life as you want to. Leave others to themselves.52．According to the text, what causes people to fear the unknown?A.The low abilities.B.The lack of security.C.The loss of self-confidence.D.The severe competition in life.53．What does the underlined phrase “give a wide berth to” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Introduce something to.B.Hold a birthday party for.C.Make friends with.D.Keep away from.54．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.How to achieve success.B.How to keep one’s self-confidence.C.The challenges that one should overcome.D.The reasons that affect one’s self-confidence.55．In the author’s opinion, it’s important that o ne _____.A.should not forge t his failuresB.should follow others’ adviceC.should not lose heartD.should adjust to life四、七选五：共5题每题2分共10分56 The answer is that the government needs money for many things, for example to pay its army, to build public facilities and to buy goods from abroad, and only the people of the country can supply the money.57 That is, a person pays according to the amount of his income. Whether he is a merchant,a doctor, a lawyer, a shopkeeper, a miner, or anything else, he must pay tax if his income is more than a certain amount. This is called a “direct” tax, because it is paid in money direct to the government.Another tax is paid on goods such as watches, jewelry, tobacco, wine, etc. When they are brought into a country, such a tax is paid as part of the price of these goods if they are later sold in shops. 58People usually complain about having to pay taxes, but they forget that the money is spent on things that they and their families need. We need policemen to catch thieves, and they must be paid what they earn; children need education and there must be schools and teachers; we want our streets to be kept clean, and the wages of men who do this kind of work have to be paid 59 And we cannot have an army without paying for it.60 We have no real cause to complain when we are asked to pay taxes for the good of ourselves and for our fellow citizens.A. Why must we pay taxes?B. Why do people often complain?C. Taxes, therefore, cannot be avoided.D. Taxes, however, should be cancelled.E. One of the most important taxes is income tax.F. We call it “indirect” tax, because it is paid indirectly through the shopkeeper.G. Above all, the country must always be ready to defend itself against attacking enemies.第II卷（非选择题）五、短文改错：共1题每题10分共10分61．Mrs. Brown was walking near a playground. She was a hurry to visit her four grandchildren. She missed him very much, because she had seen them for quite a long time. She was walking while suddenly she saw a ball coming in her direction. She was already in her seventy. Should she kick the hall to send it back and should she just go past leave the ball where it was? Finally with greatly care she gave it a kick. The ball went straight into the goal. How wonderful it was! And she happened to have helped won the match. And all her four grandchildren were on team of the winners.六、书面表达：共1题每题35分共35分62．当今，很多青少年拥有手机。

四川省达州市大竹县文星中学2014-2015学年高一下学期开学调研考试时间：120分钟，满分：150分一、单项选择(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

1．As ________ matter of fact, ________number of young couples who plan to have a second kid is increasing rapidly.A．the; a B．a; theC．a; a D．不填；the2．________ is known to all, good friends ________ happiness and value to life.A．It; add B．As; addC．It; add to D．As; add to3．On December 10,2013，many world's top leaders went to Johannesburg ________ Nelson Mandela, who had passed away.A．in honor of B．in favor ofC．in search of D．in reward of4．Mr. Liu born in a poor family, ________ a lot of suffering when still a child.A．went along with B．went down withC．went through D．went into5．—My God! I'm getting late again. What will my boss say?—You can keep ________ now only if you make an honest explanation.A．silent B．calmC．peaceful D．quiet6．In his new book, the writer ________ his memories of village life.A．set about B．set downC．set up D．set out7．Hurry up! The train ________. You know it ________ at 8：30 am.A．leaves; leaves B．is leaving; leavesC．leaves; is leaving D．is leaving; is leaving9．I've got to go now. Something has just ________ at school and I'm needed there.A．come to B．come inC．come up D．come over10．Excuse me, but can you tell me ________？A．where can I get to the libraryB．where I can get to the libraryC．how can I get to the libraryD．how I can get to the library11．Though he was ________ trouble after he was wounded, he managed to escape ________ caught by the enemy.A．out of ; being B．in ; beingC．on ; to be D．in ; to be12．—How long has your brother been working in this factory?—________he dropped from school in 2010.A．When B．UntilC．Since D．Before13．When ________ to hand in his homework, Philip told his teacher that he had left it home.A．asking B．askedC．having asked D．to be asked14．I'd appreciate ________ if you could let me know in advance whether or not you will come.A．it B．youC．one D．this15．This is the first time we ________ a film in the cinema together as a family.A．see B．had seenC．saw D．have seen二、完形填空(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下面短文，理解大意，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

四川省大竹县文星中学2015年春高一下期4月月考英语试卷考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共15题每题1分共15分1．After graduation, I’d like to find a job I can use what I have learnt at school.A.whoseB.whichC.whereD.that2．The plan benefits adult education, which helps to raise the development standard of the whole country.A.in returnB.in turnC.in placeD.in fact3．As we all know, China has a great many cultural heritages, attract people from all over the world to learn about China.A.thatB.whatC.whichD.when4．The young pianist named Lang Lang among the music circle and is very popular with the audience.A.stands outB.makes outC.picks outD.takes out5．Although not as such, those large-scale military exercises with America were partly aimed at scaring the North Korea.A.being advertisedB.advertisingC.having advertisedD.advertised 6．—Smoking is bad for your health.—It’s a stupid habit. I’m going to stop right now.A.You’re absolutely right.B.I’ll do my best.C.How do you find it?D.I didn’t get it.7．They sold their house for only 12,000 dollars, so the buyer got a wonderful.A.costB.bargainC.viewD.value8．You must us that Brown admitted a thief before he entered our factory.A.admit; beingB.admit to; beingC.admit; to beD.admit to; to be 9．—My mother doesn’ t know much about the computer.—________.A.So does my motherB.Nor does my motherC.So my mother doesD.Neither my mother does10．In our opinion, teaching a foreign language is science.A.as much an art asB.as many an art asC.as many arts asD.so much an art as 11．Jackson as well as his classmates going to learn Shakespeare’s works next week, of which some hard to understand.A.are; isB.are; areC.is; isD.is; are12．________ the heavy snow came, the weather got colder and colder.A.AsB.SinceC.WithD.While 13．—Haven’t you solved the proble m yet?—Sorry, but I promise it in an hour.A.will be settledB.will settleC.has been settledD.has settled14．How long do you think the car factory launches a new model?A.will it be untilB.it will be beforeC.will it be whenD.it will be that15．--The research on the new bird flu virus vaccine is challenging and demanding. Who do you think can do the job?--________ my students have a try?A.ShouldB.ShallC.WillD.May二、完形填空：共20题每题2分共40分Every time I passed boys who were playing basketball, I stopped to silently watch them. I really envied them. But as a girl, I once thought that I could 16play basketball.I like playing basketball though I'm not good at it. I've had a basketball 17I was a child. At first, I could play freely because no one 18when I was just a kid. But as I grew up it seemed harder and harder for me to enjoy basketball.At school, it was always the boys who played basketball during PE classes. The girls were 19 allowed to play volleyball or badminton.My parents did not 20me play basketball at home. “Basketball is not fit for girls，” they said. 21when I went to play basketball with my friends, boys 22at me on the court as if I were an alien.I was feeling 23and had lost hope of playing basketball. 24，something changed the first day of high school. I made some friends who also enjoyed playing basketball. They 25me to get back on the court.One of them told me with a smile, “Go your own 26；let others talk.” This girl would always play basketball with me. Even the boy who sat next to me in class talked about 27with me almost every day.I was inspired by them. Confidence and passion 28to my heart. I am ready to stand up and play. I will play as well as I can，29for me, even the sky is boundless (无限的). Basketball has become an important part of my 30. I am interested in it. I watch matches and enjoy playing almost every day. Through basketball, not only do I feel happy and confident, but also 31 a lot.I've heard the NBA star Tracy McGrady say, “Nothing is impossible.” It is from an advertisement on TV. I have 32to realize that life is just like playing basketball. You should have an33. After that, just be confident and 34going. Never give up and you'll make it sooner or later.I love the motto of the NBA. It can 35my strong feelings for basketball, “I love this game！”16．A.ever B.often C.never D.always17．A.when B.before C.after D.since18．A.struggled B.cared C.enjoyed D.joined19．A.only B.almost C.hardly D.not20．A.encourage B.agree C.let D.permit21．A.Still B.Yet C.Just D.Even22．A.looked B.glared C.glanced D.stared23．A.up B.down C.excited D.satisfied24．A.Unluckily B.Naturally C.Unexpectedly D.Clearly25．A.encouraged B.forbade C.ensured D.explored26．A.effort B.way C.business D.direction27．A.basketball B.sports C.interests D.dreams28．A.stuck B.referred C.turned D.returned29．A.but B.though C.and D.however30．A.wish B.life C.work D.study31．A.experience B.grow C.learn D.play32．e B.turned C.refused D.happened33．A.idea B.aim C.opinion D.effort34．A.insist B.remain C.keep st35．rm B.express C.ignore D.connect三、阅读理解：共20题每题2分共40分(A)It is the injury from breathing cigarettes that has led to the invention of e-cigarettes. Using these cigarettes requires small power from battery and these cigarettes are also available in various flavors and varied nicotine levels. Owing to the fact that the charge from a short cable is required, carrying the electronic cigarettes can’t be t hat easy in some case. This means that the smoking habits of individuals are in fact controlled! Also, the human body is protected from harmful smoke that is not given off by the electrical version of these new age cigarettes.The cigarettes are in a fine pack and they are durable(持久的)! For the first time ever, tobacco smokers do not have to carry matches and lighters which may cause burns to their finger tips and boring holes into their clothes! The result is basic dignity for the smokers because they will notdisrespect the non-smokers among them by polluting the air that they breathe. Electronic cigarettes and the packages they come in can also be reused, which means that a lot of money can be saved.They are environmentally friendly. For starters, this kind of cigarettes cannot be put on unless with a source of an electrical current. This means that rooms and pathways do not, under any circumstances, get filled with smoke just because a smoker passed by! The smoke is done away, meaning the air, even around a smoker, is always fresh! Disposals(处理) for the cigarettes have also been invented so that there are no harmful smoking bits and pieces carelessly thrown away which pollute the environment!E-cigarettes have made the world a better place at the very least. Those who are addicted to smoking on a regular or even irregular basis can therefore do so responsibly and give better consideration to their health.36．It’s learned from Paragraph 1 that .A.the original smoking habits of smokers are hard to controlB.e-cigarettes have different tastes and nicotine levelsC.the electronic cigarettes are convenient to carryD.the short cable is used to determine how fully the batteries are charged37．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?A.Why do e-cigarettes produce no smoke.B.E-cigarettes are environmentally friendly.C.Why are disposals for the cigarettes invented.D.E-cigarettes benefit both smokers and non-smokers.38．According to the author, e-cigarettes .A.matter less to heavy smokersB.are right alternatives to smokersC.shouldn’t be overvaluedD.should be made cheap39．What’s the purpose of this passage?A.To introduce an invention.B.To describe the wide spread of e-cigarettes.C.To explain the injury from breathing cigarettes.D.To show how to smoke e-cigarettes.(B)A home computer not only helps children master the old ways of learning, but also opens up possibilities that simply aren’t available in traditional education. Some software, for exa mple, allows kids to make decisions and see the results in different situations. The World Wide Web encourages young minds to move easily from link to link, topic to topic. The best software draws children into learning by making them curious—what if I click on this picture, drag this over here, visit that website?Knowing how to use a computer also encourages a child’s confidence. Kids figure out quickly that computers are powerful, and mastering the machine makes them feel grown-up. In turn, feeling confident on a computer often translates to academic(学术的)confidence. Researchers have found that attitudes toward writing, for example, improve when students write on a computer.Perhaps most importantly, computers can enrich family life. Forget the idea that computer kids are separated. Children like to use the computer with adults and other kids, asking questions and comparing results. “The Internet is a unique opportunity to bring resources home, ”notes Susan Haugland, PhD, Cape Girardeau, Mo. , author of Computer and Young Children:A World of Discovery.Although the benefits of computers are real, they have disadvantages, too. Kids can lose their way, wasting hours on mindless software of violent games. Just as parents have always helped children make good choices about everything from friends to food, books to TV, now we must make sure they get the best out of computers.40．The passage is mainly talking about______.A.the disadvantages of children’s using computersB.the advantages of children’s using comput ersC.the development of computersD.the fact that using computers makes children lose their way41．Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a home computer?A.It provides new ways of learning.B.It encourages children’s confidence.C.It can enrich family life.D.Kids can play violent games on it.42．What effects do computers have on family life?A.They reduce the connection between family members.B.They destroy the relationship between parents and kids.C.They provide more opportunities of communication.D.They make all the family members study together.43．According to the last paragraph, we can learn that we should______.A.let children use computers freelyB.forbid children to use computers in their spare timeC.permit children to use any software they likeD.help children make good use of the computers(C)To extinguish (熄灭) different kinds of fires, several types of fire extinguishers have been invented. They must be ready for immediate use when fire breaks out. Most portable (手提式的) kinds operate for less than a minute, so they are useful only on small fires. The law requires ships, trains, buses and planes to carry extinguishers.Since fuel, oxygen (氧气) and heat must be present in order for fire to exist, one or more of these things must be removed or reduced to extinguish a fire. If the heat is reduced by cooling the material below a certain temperature, the fire goes out. The cooling method is the most common way to put out a fire. Water is the best cooling material because it is low in cost and easy to get. Another method of extinguishing fire is by cutting off the oxygen. This is usually done by covering the fire with sand, steam or some other things. A blanket may be used do cover a small fire.A third method is called separation, which includes removing the fuel, or material easy to burn, from a fire, so that it can find no fuel.The method that is used to put out a fire depends upon the type of fire. Fires have been grouped in three classes. Fires in wood, paper, cloth and the like are called Class A fires. These materials usually help keep the fire on. Such fires can be stopped most readily by cooling with water. 44．If a fire breaks out on a bus, which of the follow should be ready there for you to use?A.SandB.WaterC.A blanket.D.An extinguisher. 45．To cover a small piece of burning wood with a basin in order to stop the fire is an example of _______.A.separating the fireB.reducing the heatC.removing the fuelD.cutting off the oxygen46．In choosing how to put out a fire, we should first be clear about_______.A.when it breaks outB.how it comes aboutC.what kind it isD.where it takes place47．What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A.Another class of firesB.Another type of extinguishersC.How fires break out.D.How fires can be prevented.(D)It is love that makes the world go round. And it is also love that has such power to overcome all difficulties. So we say: “Love will find a way.” As smile is a facial expression showing pl easure, affection, and friendliness, it is the commonest way to show our good will perfectly without saying anything. A Chinese saying runs: “never hit a person who is smiling at you.” It is atime-proven fact that the smile is a language all its own— a universal language—understood by the people of every nation in the world. We may not speak the same tongue as our foreign neighbors, but we smile in the same tongue. We need no interpreter for thus expressing love, happiness, or good will.One day while shopping in a small town in southern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk whose personality contradicted mine. He seemed most unfriendly and not at all concerned about my intended purchase. I bought nothing, and marched angrily out of the store. My anger toward that grew with each step. Outside, standing at the corner, was a dark-complexion young man in his early twenties. His expressive brown eyes met and held mine, and in the nextinstant a beautiful, dazzling smile covered his face. I gave in immediately. The magnetic power of that shining smile drove away all bitterness within me, and I found the muscles in my own face happily responding. “Beautiful day, isn’t it?” I remarked, in passing. Then, suddenly something inside me sent me tur ning back. “I really owe you a debt of gratitude,” I said softly. His smile deepened, but he made no attempt to answer. A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby. The woman stepped forward and eyed me inquiringly. “Carlos, he no speak English,” she volunteered. “You want I should tell him something?” In that moment I felt transformed. Carlos’ smile had made a big person of me. My friendliness and good will toward all mankind stood ten feet tall. “Yes,” my reply was enthusiastic and sincere, “tell him I said ‘Thank you!’” “Thank you?” The woman seemed slightly puzzled. I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave. “Just tell him that,” I insisted. “He’ll understand. I am sure!” Oh, what a smile can do! Although I have never seen that young man again, I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning.From that day on, I became smile – conscious, and I practice that diligently, anywhere and everywhere, with everybody. When I got excited in traffic, taking the right–of–way (公路用地) from the ot her car with my stupid mistake, I’d smile and shrug my shoulders apologetically. This action on my part would always draw a good–natured smile in return. If the other fellow was at fault – and if I could remember my resolution in time! –he’d get a broad s mile of understanding. This took a bit of doing at first. I’ll admit it wasn’t always easy, but it was fun. The results were sometimes amazing. Many times, a broad, friendly smile would completely turn aside ill–feeling and tension. I’m wondering now how m any tragic accidents could be avoided on our overcrowded highways, if every driver remembered to smile!48．The author got angry while shopping one day because .A.of the clerk’s unfriendliness and lack of concernB.of her misfortuneC.she failed to purchase what she intendedD.a dark–complexion young man laughed at her49．From the conversation between the author and the Mexican woman, we can infer that the woman .A.was well–educated but unwilling to help othersB.was able to speak EnglishC.knew some English and was ready to help othersD.was familiar with the young man50．In the author’s opinion, if all people remembered to smile when driving, .A.many traffic accidents could be avoidedB.they would receive a good natural smile in returnC.they could get a broad smile of understandingD.they wouldn’t feel any tension51．The best title for this passage could be .A.The Art of SmilingB.The Universal LanguageC.The Power of LoveD.The Magic Power of Friendship(E)The people who built Stonehenge in southern England thousands of years ago had wild parties, eating barbecued pigs and breaking pottery. This is according to recent work by archaeologists—history experts who investigate (调查) how human beings lived in the past. Archaeologists digging near Stonehenge last year discovered the remains of a large prehistoric village where they think the builders of the mysterious stone circle used to live.The village is about 4600 years old, the same age as Stonehenge and as old as the pyramids in Egypt. It is less than two miles from the famous ancient landmark and lies inside a massive man-made circular dirt wall, or “henge”，known as the Durrington Walls.Remains found at the site included jewellery, stone arrowheads, tools made of deer antlers, wooden spears and huge amounts of animal bones and broken pottery. “These finds suggest Stone Age people went to the village at special times of the year to feast and party”，says Mike Parker Pearson from Sheffield University in England.He said many of the pig bones they found had been thrown away halfeaten. He also said the partygoers appeared to have shot some of the farm pigs with arrows, possibly as a kind of sport before barbecuing them.An ancient road which led from the village to the River Avon was also found. Here, the experts think, people came after their parties to throw dead relatives in the water so the bodies would be washed downstream to Stonehenge.Parker Pearson believes Stonehenge was like a cemetery where ancient Britons buried the dead and remembered their ancestors. “The theory is that Stonehenge is a kind of spirit home to the ancestors.”The recent discovery of the village within the Durrington Walls shows that Stonehenge didn't stand alone but was part of a much bigger religious site, according to Parker Pearson.People still come to worship and celebrate at Stonehenge today. They meet there when the sun sets on the shortest day of winter and when it rises on the longest day of summer. But the days of barbecuing whole pigs there and throwing family members into the river are a thing of the past. 52．What was Stonehenge according to the text?A.A village where hundred of people once lived.B.A place that regularly hosted large parties.C.A church where local villagers would get married.D.A site where dead people were placed or remembered.53．From the text we can infer that the people who came to the village ________.A.liked to drink wineB.knew how to huntC.were from EgyptD.lived by the River Avon54．What do experts think people did after the village parties?A.Returned to live at Stonehenge.B.Prayed for good luck in the new year.C.Hunted farm pigs as a sport.D.Put their dead relatives in the river.55．When do people most often go to Stonehenge today?A.When a new discovery is made.B.At the beginning of summer and winter.C.On the longest and shortest days of the year.D.When they want to have a barbecue.四、七选五：共5题每题2分共10分根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

四川省达州市2014年中考英语真题试题第一部分听力（共两节满分20分）第一节 (本题共5小题，每小题1分，计5分)1. Where is Kate going to travel this year?A B C2. What does the woman suggest?A B C3. How does Linda’s father go to work?A B C4. Which picture are they talking about?A B C5. What food does the woman like best?A B C第二节 (本题共15小题，每小题1分，计15分)听第6段材料，回答6—7题。

6. How long did Lucy skate today?A. For three hours.B. For six hours.C. For seven hours.7. Who bought the first pair of skates for Lucy?A. Her father.B. Her mother.C. Her grandmother. 听第7段材料，回答8—10题。

8. What’s Jim doing now?A. He’s watching TV.B. He’s sleeping.C. He’s listening to MP4.9. Who packed the camera?A. Jim himself.B. Jim’s father.C. Jim’s mother.10. What’s the relationship(关系) between the two speakers?A. Father and son.B. Brother and sister.C. Mother and son. 听第8段材料，回答11—13题。

11. What size does the man want?A. Size S.B. Size M.C. Size L.12. What’s the man’s favorite color?A. White.B. Green.C. Blue.13. How much will the man pay?A.＄14.B.＄40.C.＄50.听第9段材料，回答14—16题。

四川省大竹县文星中学2014-2015学年高一下期5月月考英语试题考试时间：150分钟；满分：150分第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共15题每题1分共15分1．The boss has ______ difficulty in finding a man to take the place of ____ manager.A.a; theB./; theC.the; /D./; /2．As far as we see, ______ is no possibility ______ he will win the tennis match this time.A.it; thatB.there; thatC.it; whetherD.there; whether3．Different from popular__________ , most good leaders are made, not born.A.agreementB.religionC.decisionD.belief4．If you are__________ about Australian cities, just read the book written by Dr. James. A.upset B.curious C.anxious D.terrified5．Through the years, Special English has become a very popular tool for teaching English, even though it was not __________ as teaching program.A.permittedB.performedC.designedD.limited6．If something comes flying toward your face, your __________ will be to pull back.A.reactionB.strengthC.predictionD.patience7．New technologies have made ____ easier to enjoy life than ever before.A.thatB.thisC.oneD.it8．____ still needs to be discussed.A.Where did she put itB.That where she put itC.Where she put itD.In which she put it9．It remains to be seen ____ the newly formed committee’s policy can be put into practice.A.thatB.whetherC.whatD.which10．----Would you permit me ____ here?----Sorry. We don’t permit ____ in the lab.A.smoking; smokingB.to smoke; to smokeC.smoking; to smokeD.to smoke; smoking11．— Would you care for a drink?— No, thanks. I ________.A.would like toB.wouldn’t like toC.would rath er notD.prefer to have one12．She ____ have stopped her work halfway.A.ought to notB.not ought toC.ought not toD.doesn’t ought to13．President Xi Jinping urged that officials and public figures _________by example and _______ good values among Chinese citizens, especially the younger generation.A.leads, promotesB.led, promotedC.lead, promoteD.have led, promoted14．Most of the students in the Occupy Central movement in Hong Kong ______ have participated for more rights, but what they did caused seri ous effects on people’s living.A.shouldB.mightC.wouldD.can15．On two occasions he was accused of stealing money from the company, but in neither case ______ any evidence to support the claims.A.was thereB.there wasC.had there beenD.there had been二、完形填空：共20题每题2分共40分My brother and I were driving home together .We 16 something interesting on the way. Because of the conversation, my brother took a 17 turn.Unfortunately, the turn took 18 towards a bridge and we had no way to turn back. My brother 19 the bridge toll (通行费 ) and drove on. He was 20 frustrated by the mistake and the needless waste of $4.When we reached an exit slip-way, my brother 21 that a young guy pulled over to the side of the road. I was busy trying to 22 which way we went next when my brother pulled over and asked the guy if he needed any 23 . And he did. He had a flat tire and needed a wrench(扳手) to get it off.My brother 24 him a wrench, and then began to help him 25 the tire. The young man said that this had been a 26 week for him; earlier he had gotten into a minor car accident, and now this 27 flat on his way home from work. But he called us “breath of fresh air”, and kept 28 us because he really would have been stuck 29 we had n’t come along. After we had finished the job he thanked us 30 and pulled out $20 and 31 to give it to us. “No,” my brother said. “We were 32 supposed to get on that bridge. Yet we took a wrong turn. But now we know 33 we did. It was to help you. Thank you for turning our mistake into an opportunity to 34 .”My brother’s reaction in the situation is a(n) 35 for everyone and we felt so good the rest of the day.16．A.played B.talked about C.saw D.listened to17．A.wrong B.left C.slow D.sudden18．A.it C.him D.me19．A.ignored B.doubted C.paid D.refused20．A.finally B.clearly C.surprisingly D.unluckily21．A.ordered B.explained C.announced D.noticed22．A.find out B.make out C.point out D.block out23．A.advice B.help C.food D.money24．A.returned B.sold C.gave D.showed25．A.make B.change C.fix D.buy26．A.normal B.busy C.funny D.bad27．A.severe B.dangerous C.unexpected D.disappointed28．A.greeting B.thanking C.calling D.praising29．A.if B.after C.as D.though30．A.again B.also C.too D.once31．A.pretended B.waited C.tried D.agreed32．A.frequency B.sometimes C.seldom D.never33．A.when B.where C.how D.why34．A.enjoy B.learn C.serve D.rest35．A.way B.opportunity C.promise D.lesson三、阅读理解：共20题每题2分共40分APeople in the United States honor their parents with two special days：Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible(有责任感的) citizens. They give love and care. These two days make us think aboutthe changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with child care.These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery(墓地).On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.36．Which of the following is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?A.Parents bring up children.B.Parents give love and care to children.C.Parents educate children to be good persons.D.Parents pass away before children grow up.37．What do you think “florists” do?A.They sell flowers.B.They make and sell bread.C.They offer enough room for having family parties.D.They sell special gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.38．What do you know from the passage?A.Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both in May.B.Fewer women worked outside the home in the past.C.Not all the children respect their parents.D.Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.39．On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day,_______.A.everyone goes to visit the cemeteryB.children always go to parents’homeC.hand-made cards are the most valuable giftsD.people usually have family partiesBYou’re cooking your favourite dish, and the phone rings. You are busy chatting with your friend and suddenly remember y ou haven’t put the salt in. You think, well, it’s just about done but I’ll add the salt now, anyway. So you put in the salt shortly before you take the dish off the stove to serve it. As you’re eating, you think it tastes a lot saltier than usual. Does it really or is it just your imagination?That’s the question. If you want something to taste salty, when is the best time to salt it: before you eat it?To get to the answer let’s consider the most basic thing about tasting. Before you can taste anything it must reach your tongue. That’s obvious enough, but it has a lot to do with the seasoning(调味) of food. Generally speaking, the more tasty particles(微粒) that reach the taste buds(味蕾), the stronger the taste. Salt buried in a lump(团，块) of food will likely be swallowed untasted. And that’s where a lot of it ends up if you salt the food early in th e cooking process. Salt added later in cooking tends to remain on the surface of the food, so more of it reaches your taste buds, and thus the food tastes saltier. Think of potato chips with their salty surfaces. One ounce of chips has about the same amount of salt as a slice of wheat bread. Which tastes saltier?So, the answer to the question of when to salt to get the saltiest taste is: the later the better.A result of this is that since you get a saltier taste by adding it later, you can use less salt. This can be helpful to those trying to cut back on salt: put it later and you don’t need as much.40．What is mainly discussed in this text?A.How to cook a tasty meal.B.The amount of salt in a dish.C.How to cook a salty meal.D.The best time to salt a dish.41．If you want to save salt and get a saltier taste, you’d better put in the salt ______.A.before you cook your mealB.halfway you cook your mealC.at the end of cookingD.just before taking the dish off the stove42．What is the writer’s advice when a person wants to cut back on salt?A.Salt the food early in the cooking process.B.Eat more potato chips with salty surfaces.C.Add the salt later in the cooking process.e the seasoning of food as much as possible.43．Which of the following is true according to the text?A.The earlier you put salt in, the saltier the food will be.B.If you want your dish saltier, you should put salt in it before cooking.C.Salt put in the food later will soon get into the inside of the food.D.To reduce the quantity of salt, you should put salt later into the food.CTips for Getting the Most out of a “Photowalk”Photowalks are a great way to get out and get clicking, either by yourself, with a couple of friends, or with a group of people. They can be wonderful for seeing a neighborhood or wild space with new eyes, getting inspired to be more creative with angles and subjects, as well as simply spending time with fun people. Here are a few tips for making sure you get the most out of a photowalk.Pick a spot with lots of interestA photowalk is a perfect excuse to go exploring a new area. However, if you’ve never been to the scene before, you might be disappointed at the final photos. Base your chosen spot on what you feel like photographing---whether that is buildings, people, busy streets, a festival, nature and so on, and make sure the place you’re heading for is filled with what you most want to shoot. It will pay off in a satisfying walk if you research your chosen spot beforehand and know what to expect.Invite anyone, no matter what their skill level isYou’ll be surprised at what you learn from people who seem to know nothing about photography. Even with a simple camera, they can catch some outstanding photos. So bring Aunt Betty or your 10-year-old nephew or anyone else whose company you might enjoy on a walk and keep an open mind. Don’t forget themBe sure to take the important small things, such as an extra memory card (or two), an extra fully charged battery, comfortable shoes and clothing. And remember a notepad and pen for taking down notes about places, times, conditions, the names and information of people you meet and any other information you might want to remember about certain shots.Keep an eye out for dangerApart from watching the sky for rain, you’ll want to watch out for other people as well. Smart phones are always a target for thieves but they have become much clearer about the value of digital cameras. Don’t make yourself a target by standing for a very long time holding your camera out in front of you. If you’re in an area that is really busy or you aren’t super comfortable, then just be careful about when to use your camera. Imagine your shot in your head before holding up your camera, or use a camera belt wrapped around your wrist or shoulder.44．To choose a better place for a photowalk, you are supposed to _______.A.spend time discussing with fun peopleB.decide the place on your interestC.choose famous placesD.find a new area45．The people you go photowalking with _______.A.must know the area wellB.have learned photographyC.would like to explore the places for youD.enjoy walking with you and keep an open mind46．In a photowalk, you do NOT need to take _______.A.a batteryB.extra memory cardsC.a guideD.a camera47．You can hold the camera around your wrist or shoulder in case _______.A.it is stolen by a thiefB.it gets wet in the rainC.it loses some informationD.it falls down on the groundDYou may have experienced the annoyance of being fined because of parking illegally or finding your car towed away(拖走)after leaving it parked somewhere for a couple of minutes. But now a high-tech car sticker that’s designed to be stuck to a car’s windscreen could help motorists avoid such a situation.The Tow Stop sticker sends a text message to a driver when touched by a traffic policeman, to allow motorists to send a reply and give them time to move their cars immediately. Frankfurt-based IT consultant, Daniel Kalliontzis, came up with the idea and is raising money to put his€54(￡43)sticker into production.Car owners can put the sticker inside their car’s windscreen, having set it up with key information, such as their phone number. The slim design will include a sensor(传感器)that, whentouched by a traffic policeman, will send a text message warning a driver of a possible fine. The driver could then type a reply for the policeman using a smart phone, which will appear on the sticker’s screen.The smart sticker system will rely on the good will of traffic policemen and in a way, a German law. The law states: an officer has to choose the most efficient and inexpensive way for the car owner to remove the vehicle. It could be cheaper for the government to call the driver than to tow his car.Mail Online asked the Department of Transport whether the sticker could be used in the UK in a similar way. A spokesman said, “In England there is no legal duty to warn the motorist before issuing the ticket. However, a policeman does have the discretion not to issue a ticket if he doesn’t think the situation is that bad or he just wants to issue a warning.”So far, Mr. Kalliontzis has raised just over €3，000(￡2, 362)of his €50, 000(￡39, 381)goal. If he manages to raise the money, the stickers will be shipped in June 2015. But it appears that car owners using the smart system could get some unnecessary warning messages, because anyone could touch the smart sticker.48．The author wrote the third paragraph to _______________.A.explain how a smart car sticker worksB.advise drivers to buy a car stickerC.show the importance of a sensorD.tell drivers how to park a car49．We may infer from the text that in Britain _______________.A.car owners don’t have to worry about a parking ticketB.smart car stickers wouldn’t work as well as in GermanyC.traffic policemen prefer to call a driver rather than tow his carD.the Department of Transport thinks highly of smart car stickers50．The underlined word “discretion” in Paragraph 5 can best be replaced by“___________”.A.troubleB.pressureC.freedomD.opportunity51．What would be the best title for the text?A.Daniel Kalliontzis-a great inventor.B.Environment-friendly car stickers.C.Parking systems in Europe.D.End of the parking ticket.EMark felt that it was time for him to take part in his community activities, so he went to the neighborhood meeting after work. The city councilman(议员) was leading a discussion about the decreasing life quality. The neighborhood faced many problems.Mark looked at the charts taped to the walls. There are charts for crime, parking problems, and for problems in vacant(空置的)buildings. People were supposed to suggest solutions to the councilman.It was too much for Mark. “The problems are too big,” he thought. He turned to the man next to him and said, “I think this is a waste of my time. Nothing I could do would make a difference here.”Mark thought some more on his way to the bus stop. “People should just take care of themselves,” he decided. “That’s enough to do. I can’t take on all the problems of the world.”As he neared the bus stop, Mark saw a woman carrying a grocery bag and a baby. She was trying to unlock her car, but she didn’t have a free hand. As Mark got closer, her other child, a little boy, suddenly darted into the street. The woman tried to reach for him, but as she moved, her bag shifted and groceries started to fall out. Mark ran to take the boy’s arm and led him back to his mother. Then he picked up the groceries while the woman smiled in relief. “Thanks!” she said. “You have got great timing!”“Just being neighborly,” Mark said. As he rode home, he glanced at the walls of the bus. On one of them was “Small acts of kindness add up.” Mark smiled and thought, “ Maybe that’s a good place to start.”52．We learn from the passage that_____.A.Mark always played an active part in community activitiesB.the city councilman was responsible for the decreasing of life qualityC.the seriousness of problems is made known to people in the communityD.many people were discouraged by the many problems facing them53．The underlined word “darted” in Paragraph 5 means______.A.walkedB.lookedC.fellD.ran54．The words on the bus wall imply that______.A.if you are kind to others, you will be treated the same wayB.everyone can play his own part to make things betterC.all small acts will add up to kindnessD.it is a small act to help a person in need55．This passage mainly wants to tell us______.A.how each of us can help make a differenceB.how a neighborhood meeting can solve its problemsC.how citizens react to the problems they faceD.how problems are solved through group action四、七选五：共5题每题2分共10分Weight loss is a hard topic. Lots of people aren’t satisfied with their present weight, but most people aren’t sure how to change it. You may want to look like th e models or actors in magazines or on TV, but those goals might not be healthy or realistic for you. 56 So what should you do about your weight control?57 The best way to find out if you are at a healthy weight or if you need to lose or gain weight is to talk to a doctor or dietitian. 58 If it turns out that you can benefit from weight loss, then you can follow a few of the simple suggestions listed below to get started.59 People who lose weight quickly by crash dieting or other extreme measures usually gain back all of the pounds they lost, because they haven’t permanently changed their habits. Therefore, the best weight management ways are those that you can maintain for a lifetime. Small changes are a lot easier to stick with than large ones. Try reducing the size of what you eat. 60 Once you have that down, start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life.It’s a good idea to maintain a healthy weight because it’s just that: healthy.A. Try giving up regular soda for a week.B. Try to pay attention as you eat and stop when you’re full.C. Weight management is about long-term success.D. Besides, no magical diet will make you look like someone else.E. Being healthy is really about being at a weight that is right for you.F. t makes sense to change from whole to nonfat or low-fat milk .G. They will compare your weight with healthy standards and help you set goals.第II卷（非选择题）五、短文改错：共10分61．Dear Linda，How is everything going with you? I’ve returned to Shanghai, tiredly but happy. I can’t thank you enough for all the kindness you offered during my stay in New Zealand.When I first got to there. I found hard to use English properly. It was you who always helped me with patience. Now I have made such a great progress that I can speak English more fluent.I even have a large vocabulary than before. I am not scared of English any more.When I am homesick. you kept me company, chatting, playing games or showed me around the scenic spots. You made me felt as if I were one of your family members. There are so much wonderful memories fresh in my mind.In addition, please remember me to your parents.Best wishes.Yours，Yu Lei六、书面表达：共35分62．请根据以下提示，结合你生活中的一个事例，用英语写一篇短文。

四川省大竹县文星中学2015届高三下期期中检测英语试卷考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共15分1．Going out is __________good means of relaxation. Would you like to go to __________park with me in the afternoon?A. the ;theB. the; aC. a; theD.不填；a2．I apologize for ________ to the class 5 minutes late.A. having comeB.to comeC. comeD. coming33．There are so many kinds of reference books on sale that I can’t make up my mind which________.A.to be boughtB.to buyC. buyingD. bought4．While people may refer to Internet for up-to-the-minute news, it is unlikely that Internet________ the newspaper completely.A. will replaceB. has replacedC.is replacingD. replaced5．—Jack is very clever and he studies hard as well.—No ________ he always comes out first in the exams.A. answerB. questionC. wonderD. problem6．Time ________,I will go to the seaside for my holiday.A. permitsB. permittedC. permittingD.to permit7．When ________ , the museum will be open to the public next year.A. completingB. being completedC. completedD.to be completed 8．Unless ________ to speak, you should remain silent at the conference.-A. invitedB. invitingC. being invitedD. having been invited9．Please call my secretary to arrange a meeting this afternoon, or ________ it is convenient to you.A. wheneverB. howeverC. whicheverD. wherever10．Last summer I took a course on ________ poisonous gases.A. what to deal withB. how to deal withC. what to be dealt withD. how to be dealt with11．The idea puzzled me so much that I stopped for a few seconds to try to________.A. make it outB. make it offC. make it upD. make it over12．We are glad to be told that Li Tao_______ to Fudan University for his top scores in the Maths Contest.A. admittedB. has been admittedC.is being admittedD. had been admitted 13．Great changes _______ in my hometown and a lot of factories_______.A. have been taken place; are being set upB. have taken place; have been set upC. are taken place; had been set upD. took place; will set up14．―How long_______at this job?—Since 1990.A. were you employedB. have you been employedC. had you been employedD. will you be employed15．一Why does the river smell terrible?―Because large quantities of water_______.A. have been pollutedB. has pollutedC. has been pollutedD. have polluted二、完形填空：共20题每题2分共40分Every Saturday night my family and I go out and feed the homeless people in the city of Orlando. There are hundreds of people across the city without any 36 or shelter. We have been doing this for several months. We wanted to see what it was like in the 37 of a homeless person . One special thing I like to 38 is, my family and I do not eat before we begin our 39 so we know how it feels to be 40 . All of the areas we go to are very 41 , such as Parramore, Gore Street and downtown Orlando. We all get together in the 42 and prepare the food. Some of themeals are sandwiches and cookies and a bottle of water. Sometimes my mom 43 a steaming hot delicious meal. We then 44 them all up to feed 30 or more people. I like to write special 45 on the bag like , “God loves you”.Before my family and I get into the car , we ask God for protection in a family prayer. A lot of people 46 homeless people. Not all homeless people are drug addicts or 47 people. Some are 48 nice. Some of them just had bad things that 49 to them.At first, we had to earn their trust, because a lot of people are 50 to them for no good reason. But now that they see us every week they 51 us. We even know some of their names. We all have to remember that these are people that have 52 .Some of them shake our hands for giving them food. Some of them do really funny dances because they are happy.After we finished feeding the homeless, it makes me 53 what I have at home. Sometimes it makes me sad, and makes my mom 54 . I love feeding the homeless, and making a(n) 55 in someone’s life.16．A. power B. strength C. experience D. food17．A. belief B. plan C. life D. dream18．A. mention B. charge C. expect D. gain19．A. collection B. journey C. holiday D. investigation20．A. curious B. separate C. tense D. hungry21．A. dangerous B. tidy C. busy D. peaceful22．A. birthday B. kitchen C. field D. restaurant23．A. eats B. buys C. prepares D. serves24．A. break B. give C. use D. bag25．A. notes B. poems C. novels D. articles26．A. arrest B. misunderstand C. save D. adopt27．A. patient B. active C. bad D. careless28．A. finally B. luckily C. barely D. really29．A. happened B. owed C. led D. added。

四川省达州市大竹县文星中学2014-2015学年高一英语下学期开学调研考试试题时间：120分钟，满分：150分一、单项选择(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

1．As ________ matter of fact, ________number of young couples who plan to have a second kid is increasing rapidly.A．the; a B．a; theC．a; a D．不填；the答案：B 句意：事实上，计划生第二个孩子的年轻夫妇的数量在上升。

as a matter of fact“事实上”，第二空填the ，the number of“……的数量”，后面的谓语是单数，选B。

2． ________ is known to all, good friends ________ happiness and value to life.A．It; add B．As; addC．It; add to D．As; add to答案：B 考查非限制性定语从句和词组。

句意：我们都知道的是，好朋友给人生带来快乐和价值。

as引导非限制定语从句，指代后面的句子，add...to...“把……加到……里面”，add to“增加”，选B。

3． On December 10,2013，many world's top leaders went to Johannesburg ________ Nelson Mandela, who had passed away.A．in honor of B．in favor ofC．in search of D．in reward of答案：A 考查短语辨析。

A.为纪念；B.支持；C.寻找；D.作为回报。

句意：在2013年12月10日，许多世界最高领导人前往约翰斯堡纪念刚刚去世的纳尔逊曼德拉。

四川省大竹县文星中学2014-2015学年高一下期3月月考英语试卷考试时间：120分钟；满分150分注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共15题每题1分共15分1．Electrical products no longer in use contain dangerous materials which can be released into the environment when they are _____.A.taken apartB.given awayC.fixed upD.handed over2．The time is drawing near food raised in space will directly benefit human below.A.whereB.whenC.whetherD.why3．I visited Mr. Johnson during his stay in Shanghai he attended a most important conference there.A.whenB.whichC.whereD.in which4．is mentioned above, the number of the students who would like to further their education abroad is increasing.A.WhichB.AsC.ThatD.It5．I need to call my friend David coat I took away by mistake yesterday.A.whoseB.of whichC.thatD.of whom6．Many buildings ______ on both sides of the street the next year.A.will buildB.were builtC.are to be builtD.will be built 7．—There are many________for the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.Can you list some of them?—Running races，horse riding，sailing and so on.A.basesB.designsC.mattersD.events8．—Who is________the TV show？She seems to be talented.—Mary Green，who used to be a great actress.A.openingB.hostingC.playingD.seeing9．If you keep practicing your son in football，he________to make a famous player.A.wantsB.hopesC.promisesD.wishes10．—My mother doesn’ t know much about the computer.—________.A.So does my motherB.Nor does my motherC.So my mother doesD.Neither my mother does11．)Life is like a long race________we compete with others to go beyond ourselves.A.whyB.whatC.thatD.where12．The teacher together with the students________discussing Reading Skills that________ newly published in America.A.are; wereB.is; wereC.are; wasD.is; was13．If you keep doing foolish things, you surely by the people around you.A.are laughed atB.are being laughed atC.will be laughed atD.were laughed at14．Immediate measures to deal with the emergencies once they happen.A.will be takenB.will takeC.have been takenD.have taken15．I volunteer for the people heart and soul all my life.A.to workingB.workingC.to workD.to be working二、完形填空：共20题每题2分共40分The Temple of Heaven is regarded as one of the greatest architectural structures 16the world. Some environmental(环境的)artists and gardeners 17the temple as a place where people can talk to 18.In Beijing four imperial(皇帝的)temples were built 19the Ming and Qing dynasties. The 20of Heaven is the most 21of the four. The other three are the Altar(祭坛)of the 22in the north，the Altar of the Moon in the west，and the Altar 23 the Sun in the east. All of them are still 24，but the Temple of Heaven is the 25groupof temple buildings of its kind in China，nearly four 26larger than the Forbidden City(紫禁城).In 27the heaven－like structures，the designers made good 28of the colour，sound，figures of the circle and the square，and 29in its height. The combination(结合)of 30 and garden helps to make it 31mysterious and magical. The temple's architecture has 32 themes. One is on the earth while 33is in the heaven. The square－shaped palace 34 fasting(斋戒)in the west of the temple appears like a Forbidden City in a smaller 35. 16．A.to B.for C.up D.in17．A.describe B.distribute C.mention D.speak18．A.space B.place C.heaven D.Hades19．A.within B.during C.through D.according20．A.Temple B.Church C.Mountain D.Market21．A.impossible B.necessary C.important D.familiar22．A.Moon B.Earth C.Sun D.planets23．A.to B.above C.about D.of24．A.sitting B.sleeping C.standing D.kneeling25．rgest rger C.heavier D.heaviest26．A.time B.times C.o'clock D.years27．A.owning B.having C.producing D.making28．A.idea e C.mind D.need29．A.changes B.moves C.corrects D.attends30．A.family B.home C.building D.house31．A.feel B.appear C.find D.see32．A.three B.one C.four D.two33．A.the other B.other C.another D.others34．A.in B.with C.for D.to35．A.height B.wide C.length D.size三、阅读理解：共20题每题2分共40分AA friend asks you to be a volunteer. Your husband asks you to glance over an e-mail he is writing to his boss. You say you’d love to. Really! But..."I don’t have time".It seems plausible( 有道理的). We’re all bus y these days, right? But there are reasons not to use these four words, at least with yourself.Here’s the big one: it is not true. You tell yourself "I don’t have time" to exercise, but we all have 168 hours a week. If someone offered to pay you $100,000 a week to go to the gym for 5 of those 168 hours, you would probably find the time to do it. Since that isn’t going to happen, this is a more exact description: " It’s not a priority(优先考虑的事)."There are a million things we could be doing with our time; some are priorities and some are not, even if it’s wrong to say so. Try it. "I’m not going to read to you tonight, sweetie, because it’s not a priority. Daddy’s present priority is to check my e-mails."Using the words "I don’t have time" keeps us from admitt ing to the fact that how we spend our time is a choice. It puts the responsibility for our lives on someone else: a boss, a client or a family member.Better to be truthful: "I have another volunteer job on which I am focusing my energy right now. It is the cause that is most important to me." Or, to your husband "I wish you had mentioned this earlier. Right now, my priority is to get our children dressed and out of the door for school. I will be available around lunch time if you would like to talk".36．What does the word "it" in the third paragraph refer to?A.Saying "I don’t have time".B.Saying "We are all busy today".C.Checking your husband’s e-mail.D.Telling your friend you won’t be a volunteer.37．From the third paragraph we can learn that .A.it is enough to exercise for five hours a weekB.we are too busy to exercise these daysC.we can earn $100,000 a week by exercisingD.we don’t often regard exercise as a priority38．Which would be the best answer if your friend asks you to be a volunteer?A.I have to check my e-mails first.B.I already have a volunteer job that I enjoy.C.I cannot find any time to do it.D.I have a million things to do.39．What is the text mainly about?A.How to be responsible for our lives.B.How to get time to do exercise.C.How to say no to others without saying "I don’t have time".D.How we should spend our time reasonably these days.40．You can find this text in the section of a newspaper.A.sportsB.entertainmentC.cultureD.scienceBOne day, a brave jackal (豺) came to the river to drink some water. He saw a lion looking weak and tired, and asked, "What is the matter, King of the Jungle?"The lion told the jackal his story. The jackal felt sorry for the lion. He pulled and pulled at the lion’s tail until the lion became free. The lion was very happy and said, "Thank you so much for helping me. I thought I would die! You are my friend for life! I would like you to come and live with me. From now on, I will hunt and share my food with you."The jackal moved in with the lion’s family and had a wonderful time.Soon, the lion had children of his own and so did the jackal. The lioness was not happy about the friendship. She complained to her children. Her children complained to the jackal’s children; the jackal’s children complained to their mother and their mother complained to the jackal.The jackal was upset and told the lion, "You told me to live with you. If you don’t like it any more, you should have said so yourself." The lion was sh ocked and said, "This is not true. I’ve never complained about you. I still want you to continue staying with me."The jackal said, "We understand each other. But our families don’t. Perhaps it is better for us to live apart, but continue meeting each other when we are free. We can even hunt together!"The two families parted, but the lion and the jackal met often and remained friends for the rest of their lives.From the above paragraphs, we can conclude that in order to keep our good friendship, we have to give something up or give in in some particular cases. However, we can never give up or destroy our families. What do you think of it?41．How was the lion when the jackal first met him?A.Strong and happy.B.Fierce and cruel.C.Kind and friendly.D.Weak and tired.42．The lion thanked the jackal for saving his life by .A.serving the jackal dinnerB.inviting the jackal to live with himC.offering the jackal a houseD.protecting the jackal43．When both the lion and the jackal had family, .A.the two families still lived happily togetherB.the two families often quarreled with each otherC.the lioness began to complain about the friendshipD.the lion’s children laughed at the jackal’s children44．What was the jackal’s advice for the two families’ problem?A.Live apart and stop meeting each other.B.Live together and hunt apart.C.Live apart but continue meeting each other.D.Teach the children to learn to share.45．We can learn from the text that .A.we should try to value true friends without giving up our familyB.family relationship is more important than friendshipC.it is easy to give up a friendshipD.we should not make friends with those who refuse to help youCStress has been one of the major causes of much sickness and at times also death in the modern world. It gives rise to many other diseases like heart attacks.Stress is emotional, physical or any type of strain put on any individual. Life in big cities has become stressful for the inhabitants. Working long hours and irregular hours of food and sleep have poor effect on our health. Some take up sleep as a form of relaxation, while some tend to take alcohol and other abusive substances for relaxation which is equally bad for the health. What many do not realize is that mental and physical stress is linked to one another and cannot be separated totally. The mind is the governor of the body and regulates its working. In fact, it is the mind that tells a person he is now tired and needs rest. Similarly, one might get stressed for some reason and then can experience muscular pains. When one is too excited or upset, there is release of adrenalin(肾上腺素) in the body, which cause increase in breath and pulse rate and blood pressure which can be fatal at times.Stress in any form is harmful. Some simple principles of life need to be followed to be totally relaxed. A healthy diet, regular physical exercise and avoiding harmful substances like alcohol, help keep body healthy and more capable of hard work. Along with body, people need to learn to keep mind relaxed as well.Fill the mind each day with fresh positive thoughts. On meeting with some problem, it is better to keep a cool mind and think of a solution. Never get too tensed up when facing a problem. If there is a problem beyond control, then it is best to leave it to time to solve it.It is not difficult to keep relaxed physically and mentally. It only needs little effort and will for it. One can always remain absolutely healthy and happy.46．What can cause a person to feel stressed according to the passage?A.Suffering from many diseases.B.One’s tiring work and busy life.C.Having taken too much alcohol.D.One’s lack of physical activities.47．Which of the following is NOT true?A.Alcohol is a substance really bad for your health.B.Mental stress has nothing to do with physical stress.C.Mental stress can result in physical stress.D.Your mind is in charge of your body.48．If you lose your temper, it means that .A.your life is sure to come to an endB.your body will give out adrenalinC.you should be taken to hospitalD.you will gain physical relaxation49．In case you are faced with tough things, .A.you should take regular physical exerciseB.you should keep away from hard workC.you should maintain a good attitude of mindD.you should act following others’ opinions50．Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.How to Achieve Total RelaxationB.Stress Influences Our Mental HealthC.How to Remain Healthy TotallyD.Emotion Determines HealthDWhen Cath Pirret and her husband Iain took their daughters Jessie, 10, and Holly, 7, to Britain earlier this year, it was a trip that was all about showing the girls where their parents grew up. But there were also some key sightseeing opportunities, such as Stonehenge, Hadrian’s Wall and Tate Modern, before heading to Paris to see the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.So, what did the couple from Melbourne hope their girls would get from the trip? "A greater understanding that travel is not a difficult thing to do," Cath says."Some of the highlights are to meet new people and adapt to lots of different situations."Cath believes that children, in order to truly benefit from travel, need to be old enough to understand and appreciate the experience. Sydney-based ABC Radio broadcaster and film critic C.J. Johnson travelled a lot with his parents as a child. His father was "really into rivers" and decided he was going to make it the "family mission" to see the "seven great rivers of the world". There’s no doubt, thanks to a richer society and the greater ease and access to all forms of travel, that few — if any — generations of parents and children have ever had the ability to journey together as far, as wide and as deep as the present one.Travel brings history to life, builds children’s independence and opens their minds. A child’s view also helps adults to see the world through new eyes.For Keith Bellows, the award-winning editor-in-chief of the American National Geographic Traveler m agazine says the world is simply"the greatest classroom we have". He’s convinced, like Spicer, that any parent willing and financially able to give the gift of travel offers a gift that keeps on giving."Children who learn to travel will travel to learn," he says. "And they will do it all their lives." With that in mind, Bellows, a father of three, wrote a book, 100Places that Can Change Your Child’s Life.51．Why did the couple take their daughters to Britain?A.To prove their parents grew up in a rich country.B.To meet the friends and relatives in Britain.C.To help them enjoy their wonderful holidays.D.To assist them to get benefit from travelling.52．The couple and their kids .A.went to see the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo firstB.visited Hadrian’s Wall and Tate Modern in FranceC.first stayed in Britain and then went to FranceD.only preferred to have the key sightseeing trips53．When Johnson was a child, .A.he made a decision to see the greatest riversB.he fully understood his family missionC.he was forced to keep his father companyD.he learned a lot and developed a broad outlook54．Now many children can travel around the world .A.because they are lucky to have good parentsB.because they were just born in rich familiesC.because they are living in a prosperous societyD.because they are longing for new knowledge55．We can learn from the passage that .A.children who learn to travel will travel to learnB.Keith Bellows objects to taking children to travelC.children will purchase gifts for their parentsD.Keith Bellows is managing a famous TV show第II卷（非选择题）四、语法填空：共1题每题10分共10分语法填空Wife: It’s Friday today. How do you want to spend the evening, darling?Husband: Well, why not go 56(dance)? We haven’t done that 57 a long time.Wife: Oh, to tell the truth, I don’t really feel like going dancing tonight. I had a hard day and I’m sort of tired. What’s more, I 58(suppose) to go rock climbing with my colleague Dorothy tomorrow morning.Husband: Well, in that 59, we could go to the new movie Life of Pi by that world-famous director Ang Lee. I really like his work, 60will stop showing the day after tomorrow. Wife: Oh, we go to the movies 61much. Can’t we do somet hing different for a 62, honey?Husband: Well, do you have any suggestions?Wife: Let me see. How do you feel about asking some friends over to play cards?Husband: It’s OK with me, 63we don’t have any beer or anything to eat at home.Wife: Well, 64is better to call Juliet and ask her and that neighbor of 65, David, to come over, and I’ll go to the store and buy some food and drinks.Husband: OK. That’s a good idea.五、短文改错：共1题每题10分共10分66．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

四川省大竹县文星中学2014-2015学年高一9月月考英语试卷考试时间：100分钟；满分150分注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共20题每题1.5分共20分1．I am very busy with urgent things _________ every minute of the day.A.fill withB.filledC.fillingD.are filling2．In this area, ________ little children have to do _______ many jobs.A.so; soB.such; suchC.such; soD.so; such3．We were fortunate enough to find the post office as soon as we got off the bus;it was justto the bus stop.A.correctB.oppositeC.acrossD.straight4．I will check my , but I think we can meet next Tuesday.A.facilityB.scheduleC.responseD.intention5．In my opinion, work provides a salary; it also helps us realize our dreams and makes us feel confident.A.rather thanB.other thanC.better thanD.more than6．Our bodies are strengthened by taking exercise.________，our minds are developed by learning.A.ProbablyB.LikelyC.SimilarlyD.Generally 7．—Would you mind if I sit here?— _________ , it is for Mr. Brown.A.Not at allB.Never mindC.Better notD.Of course not 8．_______in the regulations that you should not tell other people the password of your e-mail account.A.What is requiredB.What requiresC.It requiresD.It is required9．is likely that housing prices will keep going up in the years to come.A.ThisB.ThatC.ThereD.It10．—Why did you go back to the shop?—I left my friend there.A.waitingB.to waitC.waitD.waits11．The girl was sitting at the desk, hard when the teacher came in.A.to pretend to studyB.to pretend to be studyingC.pretending to studyD.pretending to be studying12．She had just finished her homework her mother asked her to practise playing the piano yesterday.A.whenB.whileC.afterD.since13．---What do you suppose made your sister so upset?--- ___________ her new bicycle.A.As she lostB.LostC.LosingD.Because of losing 14．The volunteers soon reached was once an old hall, the workers now use as a workshop.A.what; whichB.which; whereC.where; whichD.what; where 15．There are 50 books in the cupboard, most are mine.A.in whichB.in themC.of whichD.of them 16．Sophia got an e-mail her credit card account number.A.ask forB.asked forC.asking forD.having asked for 17．I apologized him not attending the meeting on time.A.for; forB.to; forC.of; forD.to; about 18．Scientists will have to up with new methods of increasing the world’s food supply. A.put B.keep e D.catch19．—for the car as it moves off.—Thanks. I won’t let it hit my bicycle.A.Go outB.Reach outC.Watch outD.Work out20．––How is your collection going?––I need one more stamp before my collection ___________.A.is completedB.has finishedC.will be completedD.will be finished二、完形填空：共20题每题2分共40分A year ago I paid no attention to English idioms, 21 my teacher said again and again that it was important.One day, I happened to 22 an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to 23 .As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner shook his head, saying, “You don’t say! You don’t say!” I was 24 , I thought, perhaps thisis not a 25 topic. Well, I’d 26 change the topic. So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? 27 the way, have you ever 28 _ there?”“Certainly, everyone back home will 29 me if I leave China without seeing 30 _” It was great. I said, “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. Itis a place of 31 .” Soon I was interrupted again by his words, “ 32 !” I couldn’t 33 _asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?”“Well, I didn’t ask you to do 34 ”, he answered, gently surprised.I said, “Didn't you say 'You don’t say'?”Hearing this, the Englishman 35 _to tears. He began to 36 _, “'You don't say' actually means 'really?'. It is an 37 of surprise. Perhaps you don't pay attention 38 English idioms.”Then I knew I had made fool of 39 . Since then I have been more 40 _with idioms. 21．A.though B.when C.if D.as22．A.look B.meet C.pick up D.find out23．A.walk B.talk C.play D.go24．A.pleased B.angry C.afraid D.surprised25．A.proper B.strange C.safe D.polite26．A.to B.better C.not D.like27．A.On B.In C.All D.By28．A.gone B.visited C.seen D.been29．A.look at B.think of C.send for ugh at30．A.it B.them C.anything D.something31．A.fun B.interest C.business D.mountain32．A.Really B.Good C.You don't say D.You are right33．A.be B.help C.think D.do34．A.this B.so C.anything D.me a favor35．ughed B.cried C.moved D.came36．A.explain B.shout C.prove D.say37．A.experience B.expression C.explanation D.example38．A.for B.to C.at D.in39．A.me B.myself C.him D.somebody40．A.helpful B.popular C.careful D.satisfied三、阅读理解：共24题每题2分共48分ATwo years ago my grandmother was going to turn 75. My family discussed what the best way to celebrate was. Should we throw her a party? Should we take her on a trip? We remembered that she had touched so many people’s lives, and there were so many people for her to consider. Then someone got the idea that we should include everyone in the celebration by turning it into a tribute(献礼) to my grandmother.We secretly sent out letters to the people in grandmother’s address book and asked them to send a letter with a memory that they had shared with her. People sent us letters with poems, stories and pictures. The deep feeling that was shared through the response surprised us. We compiled(编纂)these letters into a memory book and amazed her with it on the morning of her birthday.The unusual thing about my grandmother’s friends was not the number that she had, but the connection they shared. In many ways this book of friendship was the greatest achievement of my grandmother’s life.I believe that developing true friendships is one of the most important things that anyone can do in one’s lifetime. It is not a matter of the number of friends one has, but the quality of the bonds. If one has had at least one true friendship before dying, then one can say he has lived a successful life. I have made many friends and I believe I have begun to develop the same types of friendships my grandmother kept up over her lifetime. I only hope that I will be as successful as she has been. 41．How did the author’s family celebrate the grandmother’s birthday?A.They took her on a trip across the country.B.They gave her a memory book of friendship.C.They invited all her friends to her birthday party.D.They asked all her friends to send her cards.42．When receiving her birthday gift, the author’s grandmother probably felt .A.disappointed and lonelyB.sorry and sadC.surprised and pleasedD.nervous and excited43．The underlined word "bonds" in the last paragraph probably means " ".A.connectionsB.worksC.successesD.celebrations 44．According to the passage, the author probably agrees that .A.the more friends you have, the betterB.friends are more important than familyC.understanding leads to greater successD.true friendship is very important to us45．Which of the following words can best describe the author’s grandmother?A.Famous.B.Great.C.Polite.D.Pleasant.BMany people think that listening is a passive business.It is just the opposite.Listening well is an active exercise of our attention and hard work.It is because they do not realize this,or because they are not willing to do the work,that most people do not listen well.Listening well also requires total concentration upon someone else.An essential part of listening well is the rule known as"bracketing".Bracketing includes the temporary giving up or setting aside of your own prejudices and desires,to experience as far as possible someone else’s world from the inside, stepping into his or her shoes. Moreover, since listening well involves bracketing, it also involves a temporary acceptance of the other person.Sensing this acceptance,the speaker will seem quite willing to open up the inner part of his or her mind to the listener.True communication is under way.The energy required for listening well is so great that it can be accomplished only by the will to extend oneself for mutual growth. Most of the time we lack this energy.Even though we may feel in our business dealings or social relationships that we are listening well, what we are usually doing is listening selectively.Often we have a prepared list in mind and wonder, as we listen,how we can achieve certain desired results to get the conversation over as quickly as possible or redirected in ways more satisfactory to us.Many of us are far more interested in talking than in listening,or we simply refuse to listen to what we don’t want to hear.It wasn’t until toward the end of my doctor career that I have found the knowledge that one is being truly listened to is frequently therapeutic(有疗效的).In about a quarter of the patients I saw,surprising improvement was shown during the first few months of the psychotherapy(心理疗法),before any of the roots of problems had been uncovered or explained.There are several reasons for this phenomenon,but chief among them, I believe,was the patient’s sense that he or she was being truly listened to,often for the first time in years,and for some,perhaps for the first time ever. 46．The phrase "stepping into his or her shoes" in Paragraph 2 probably means .A.preparing a topic list firstB.focusing on one’s own mindC.directing the talk to the desired resultsD.experiencing the speaker’s inside world47．What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2?A.How to listen well.B.What to listen to.C.Benefits of listening.D.Problems in listening.48．According to the author,in communication people tend to .A.listen activelyB.listen purposefullyC.set aside their prejudicesD.open up their inner mind 49．According to the author,the patients improved mainly because .A.they were taken good care ofB.they knew they were truly listened toC.they had partners to talk toD.they knew the roots of problems 50．What type of writing is the article likely to be?A.Science fiction.B.A news report.C.A medical report.D.Popular science.CIf you have seen or heard of the British TV series Downton Abbey, you have probably noticed an “upstairs-downstairs” class system in which the noble people are upstairs, worrying what clothes they should wear for dinner and the poor people are downstairs, working hard to make food and tea. So it’s not hard to tell that people are divided into different classes. British society has changed a lot since the days of Downton Abbey, but the division still exists and the funny accents do, too. Nowadays, what divides Britons is the so-called “North-South divide”. As you make your way north from the south coast of England, the accent begins to change. The posh “How are you” in parts of the South becomes “Ahhdu” (how do you do) in the Midlands, “reeit” (are you alright) in the North West, “eyyup” (what’s up) in Yorkshire, and “hou’s it gaun” (how’s it going) in Scotland. Besides accents, the economy also changes. The rich southern city of London slowly becomes the North where people generally have less money.So where does the “South” stop being the “South” and the “North” start being the “North”? Well, depending on where someone comes from in Britain, you’ll get a different answer.“Anywhere above London is ‘the North’,” you might hear a Londoner say. Or if you’re in Scotland, you might hear, “Southern softer!”, talking about a personfrom Lancashire or Yorkshire, who think of themselves as “hard (tough) Northerners”. “Anywhere south of Manchester is not northern,” you might hear a person from Manchester say.Many stereotypes (成见) have come from the “North-South Divide”, too. Often, southerners are seen as being rude and snobbish (势利眼的) by northerners. And northerners are often seen as uneducated by southerners.Today, the career you have and the person you marry don’t depend on where you were born or what class you are from. But as London is getting richer and people are moving to the South for work, the North-South divide is getting bigger. Yet for all that divides us, the truth is, we couldn’t live without each other!51．The first paragraph serves to _________.pare the lives of upstairs with those of downstairsB.explain how the class system worked in the pastC.attack the unfair class divisionD.introduce the topic of the passage52．People from North West greet each other by saying _________.A.“hou’s it gaun”B.“reeit”C.“eyyup”D.“ahhdu”53．From Paragraph 4 we get to know _________.A.Scotlanders think Londoners are not strong enoughB.Manchester people think Scotland belongs to the SouthC.Manchester people regard themselves as NorthernersD.there is no such thing as “North-South Divide”54．What is the passage mainly talking about?A.British accents are different from North to South.B.Class division is getting smaller at present.C.It is about the “North-South Division” and its influence.D.Northerners and Southerners dislike each other in Britain.DSometimes having a teenager at home can be a real headache. Many teenagers smoke, drink, wear strange hairdos and even fight. Basically, they are often taking risks. Earlier studies have shown that teenagers are more likely to make irrational decisions than people from any other age group, including children and adults. Is it that teenagers are too young to tell right from wrong? Not really. So what explains their risky behavior?According to Laurence Steinberg, a professor at Temple University, the US, the reason is that teens care a lot about how their peers (同龄人) view them — that’s the effect of "peer influence", reported Science Daily.As children enter their teenage years, they spend more time with their friends and classmates and also become more sensitive to their feedback (反馈的信息). This sensitivity drives teenagers to concentrate on the short-term benefits of making risky choices and overlook the costs.In a test, a group of teenagers were asked to play a video driving game. When they played with their friends watching, they took more chances and drove more carelessly because that would increase their possibility of winning. But when they played alone, they tended to drive more safely.Why does pressure from peers have such a big influence on teens’ behavior?As Steinberg sees it, a teenager’s brain is like a car with a good accelerator but a weak brake. The "accelerator", the brain’s ability to notice the benefits of things, is fully developed by teenage years while the "brake", the brain part related to controlling impulses (冲动) and long-term thinking, is still immature (不成熟的). When teens are under the pressure of being judged by their peers, they tend to push hard on the accelerator. Given how weak the brake is, it is likely that they are going to end up in a crash.But the good news here, according to Steinberg, is that a violent teenager doesn’t necessarily become a violent adult. About two-thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it. "They get more self-controlled," Steinberg told Live Science.Also, people who haven’t committed a violent crime by age 19 are less likely to start doing it later, added Steinberg.55．The underlined word "irrational" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .A.crazyB.quickC.carefulD.independent56．Why are teenagers likely to take risks according to the text?A.They are too young to tell right from wrong.B.They are eager to challenge themselves.C.They care a lot about what their peers think of them.D.Their brains are more sensitive to thrilling events.57．How does Steinberg explain the influence of peer pressure on teens’ behavior?A.By performing an in-depth analysis.B.By giving examples.C.By using a metaphor (比喻).D.By presenting research findings. 58．According to the text, with peers around them, teenagers tend to .e more self-controlB.become more careful about what they doC.perform better than when they are aloneD.focus more on short-term benefits 59．What can we conclude from the text?A.Those who love taking risks are more likely to commit violent crimes.B.The majority of teenagers become less violent when they grow up.C.Violent teenagers often grow to be adults who cannot control themselves well.D.People who are over 19 years old are less likely to commit a crime than teenagers. How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments — mostly for entertainment purposes — is fair and respectful?Zoos official say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain "collections" of interesting "things" rather than protective habitats. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely and far from their natural homes.Zoos argue to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals’ natural behavior,intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species’ name, diet, and natural sort. The animals’ normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don’t usually take care of the animals’ natural needs.The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy(私密) and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusual andself-destructive(自毁的) behavior called zoochosis(动物精神病). A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain.Besides, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding (圈养繁殖) of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and another species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Haven’t we seen enough competitions to name baby animals?Actually, we can save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons why people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals’ natural habitats.60．How would the author describe the animals’ life in zoos?A.Dangerous.B.Unhappy.C.Natural.D.Easy.61．In the state of zoochosis, animals .A.remain in cagesB.behave strangelyC.attack other animalsD.enjoy moving around62．According to the passage, what point of view does the author hold?A.Zoos are not worth the public support.B.Zoos fail in their effort to save animals.C.Zoos should treat animals as human beings.D.Zoos should use animals as a means of entertainment.63．The author tries to persuade readers to accept his argument mainly by .A.pointing out the mistakes in what zoos doing evidence he has collected at zoosC.introducing the way animals are protectedD.discussing the advantages of natural habitats64．Although he argues against zoos, the author would still agree that .A.zoos have to keep animals in small spacesB.most animals in zoos are endangered speciesC.some endangered animals are reproduced in zoosD.it’s acceptable to keep animals away from their habitats第II卷（非选择题）四、书面表达(共1小题，满分35分)Miss Wang has received a letter from Xiao Dong, who has some difficulty in communicating with people and is asking for some advice. If you are Miss Wang, please answer the letter and give your advice.1．告诉他这一情况不难改变2．给出具体的建议：(1)多和周围的人交流(2)交流的时候从喜好入手，这样可以找到有共同爱好的朋友(3)多参加一些讨论活动________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________参考答案1.C【解析】filling every minute of the day 是现在分词短语作定语修饰urgent things。

四川省大竹县文星中学2015年春高一下期4月月考英语试卷考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共15题每题1分共15分1．After graduation, I‘d like to find a job I can use what I have learnt at school.A.whoseB.whichC.whereD.that2．The plan benefits adult education, which helps to raise the development standard of the whole country.A.in returnB.in turnC.in placeD.in fact3．As we all know, China has a great many cultural heritages, attract people from all over the world to learn about China.A.thatB.whatC.whichD.when4．The young pianist named Lang Lang among the music circle and is very popular with the audience.A.stands outB.makes outC.picks outD.takes out5．Although not as such, those large-scale military exercises with America were partly aimed at scaring the North Korea.A.being advertisedB.advertisingC.having advertisedD.advertised 6．—Smoking is bad for your health.—It‘s a stupid habit. I‘m going to stop right now.A.You‘re absolutely right.B.I‘ll do my best.C.How do you find it?D.I didn‘t get it.7．They sold their house for only 12,000 dollars, so the buyer got a wonderful.A.costB.bargainC.viewD.value8．You must us that Brown admitted a thief before he entered our factory.A.admit; beingB.admit to; beingC.admit; to beD.admit to; to be9．—My mother doesn‘ t know much about the computer.—________.A.So does my motherB.Nor does my motherC.So my mother doesD.Neither my mother does10．In our opinion, teaching a foreign language is science.A.as much an art asB.as many an art asC.as many arts asD.so much an art as 11．Jackson as well as his classmates going to learn Shakespeare‘s works next week, of which some hard to understand.A.are; isB.are; areC.is; isD.is; are12．________ the heavy snow came, the weather got colder and colder.A.AsB.SinceC.WithD.While13．—Haven‘t you solved the problem yet?—Sorry, but I promise it in an hour.A.will be settledB.will settleC.has been settledD.has settled14．How long do you think the car factory launches a new model?A.will it be untilB.it will be beforeC.will it be whenD.it will be that15．--The research on the new bird flu virus vaccine is challenging and demanding. Who do you think can do the job?--________ my students have a try?A.ShouldB.ShallC.WillD.May二、完形填空：共20题每题2分共40分Every time I passed boys who were playing basketball, I stopped to silently watch them. I really envied them. But as a girl, I once thought that I could 16play basketball.I like playing basketball though I'm not good at it. I've had a basketball 17I was a child. At first, I could play freely because no one 18when I was just a kid. But as I grew up it seemed harder and harder for me to enjoy basketball.At school, it was always the boys who played basketball during PE classes. The girls were 19 allowed to play volleyball or badminton.My parents did not 20me play basketball at home. ―Basketball is not fit for girls，‖ they said. 21when I went to play basketball with my friends, boys 22at me on the court as if I were an alien.I was feeling 23and had lost hope of playing basketball. 24，something changed the first day of high school. I made some friends who also enjoyed playing basketball. They 25me to get back on the court.One of them told me with a smile, ―Go your own 26；let others talk.‖ This girl would always play basketball with me. Even the boy who sat next to me in class talked about 27with me almost every day.I was inspired by them. Confidence and passion 28to my heart. I am ready to stand up and play.I will play as well as I can，29for me, even the sky is boundless (无限的).Basketball has become an important part of my 30. I am interested in it. I watch matches and enjoy playing almost every day. Through basketball, not only do I feel happy and confident, but also 31 a lot.I've heard the NBA star Tracy McGrady say, ―Nothing is impossible.‖ It is from an advertisement on TV. I have 32to realize that life is just like playing basketball. You should have an 33. After that, just be confident and 34going. Never give up and you'll make it sooner or later.I love the motto of the NBA. It can 35my strong feelings for basketball, ―I love this game！‖16．A.ever B.often C.never D.always17．A.when B.before C.after D.since18．A.struggled B.cared C.enjoyed D.joined19．A.only B.almost C.hardly D.not20．A.encourage B.agree C.let D.permit21．A.Still B.Yet C.Just D.Even22．A.looked B.glared C.glanced D.stared23．A.up B.down C.excited D.satisfied24．A.Unluckily B.Naturally C.Unexpectedly D.Clearly25．A.encouraged B.forbade C.ensured D.explored26．A.effort B.way C.business D.direction27．A.basketball B.sports C.interests D.dreams28．A.stuck B.referred C.turned D.returned29．A.but B.though C.and D.however30．A.wish B.life C.work D.study31．A.experience B.grow C.learn D.play32．e B.turned C.refused D.happened33．A.idea B.aim C.opinion D.effort34．A.insist B.remain C.keep st35．rm B.express C.ignore D.connect三、阅读理解：共20题每题2分共40分(A)It is the injury from breathing cigarettes that has led to the invention of e-cigarettes. Using these cigarettes requires small power from battery and these cigarettes are also available in various flavors and varied nicotine levels. Owing to the fact that the charge from a short cable is required, carrying the electronic cigarettes can‘t be that easy in some case. This means that the smoking habits of individuals are in fact controlled! Also, the human body is protected from harmful smoke that is not given off by the electrical version of these new age cigarettes.The cigarettes are in a fine pack and they are durable(持久的)! For the first time ever, tobacco smokers do not have to carry matches and lighters which may cause burns to their finger tips and boring holes into their clothes! The result is basic dignity for the smokers because they will not disrespect the non-smokers among them by polluting the air that they breathe. Electronic cigarettes and the packages they come in can also be reused, which means that a lot of money can be saved. They are environmentally friendly. For starters, this kind of cigarettes cannot be put on unless with a source of an electrical current. This means that rooms and pathways do not, under any circumstances, get filled with smoke just because a smoker passed by! The smoke is done away, meaning the air, even around a smoker, is always fresh! Disposals(处理) for the cigarettes have also been invented sothat there are no harmful smoking bits and pieces carelessly thrown away which pollute the environment!E-cigarettes have made the world a better place at the very least. Those who are addicted to smoking on a regular or even irregular basis can therefore do so responsibly and give better consideration to their health.36．It‘s learned from Paragraph 1 that .A.the original smoking habits of smokers are hard to controlB.e-cigarettes have different tastes and nicotine levelsC.the electronic cigarettes are convenient to carryD.the short cable is used to determine how fully the batteries are charged37．What‘s the main idea of P aragraph 3?A.Why do e-cigarettes produce no smoke.B.E-cigarettes are environmentally friendly.C.Why are disposals for the cigarettes invented.D.E-cigarettes benefit both smokers and non-smokers.38．According to the author, e-cigarettes .A.matter less to heavy smokersB.are right alternatives to smokersC.shouldn‘t be overvaluedD.should be made cheap39．What‘s the purpose of this passage?A.To introduce an invention.B.To describe the wide spread of e-cigarettes.C.To explain the injury from breathing cigarettes.D.To show how to smoke e-cigarettes.(B)A home computer not only helps children master the old ways of learning, but also opens up possibilities that simply aren‘t available in traditional education. Some software, for example, all ows kids to make decisions and see the results in different situations. The World Wide Web encourages young minds to move easily from link to link, topic to topic. The best software draws children intolearning by making them curious—what if I click on this picture, drag this over here, visit that website?Knowing how to use a computer also encourages a child‘s confidence. Kids figure out quickly that computers are powerful, and mastering the machine makes them feel grown-up. In turn, feeling confident on a computer often translates to academic(学术的)confidence. Researchers have found that attitudes toward writing, for example, improve when students write on a computer.Perhaps most importantly, computers can enrich family life. Forget the idea that computer kids are separated. Children like to use the computer with adults and other kids, asking questions and comparing results. ―The Internet is a unique opportunity to bring resources home, ‖notes Susan Haugland, PhD, Cape Girardeau, Mo. , author of Computer and Young Children:A World of Discovery.Although the benefits of computers are real, they have disadvantages, too. Kids can lose their way, wasting hours on mindless software of violent games. Just as parents have always helped children make good choices about everything from friends to food, books to TV, now we must make sure they get the best out of computers.40．The passage is mainly talking about______.A.the disadvantages of children‘s using computersB.the advantages of children‘s using computersC.the development of computersD.the fact that using computers makes children lose their way41．Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a home computer?A.It provides new ways of learning.B.It encourages children‘s confidence.C.It can enrich family life.D.Kids can play violent games on it.42．What effects do computers have on family life?A.They reduce the connection between family members.B.They destroy the relationship between parents and kids.C.They provide more opportunities of communication.D.They make all the family members study together.43．According to the last paragraph, we can learn that we should______.A.let children use computers freelyB.forbid children to use computers in their spare timeC.permit children to use any software they likeD.help children make good use of the computers(C)To extinguish (熄灭) different kinds of fires, several types of fire extinguishers have been invented. They must be ready for immediate use when fire breaks out. Most portable (手提式的) kinds operate for less than a minute, so they are useful only on small fires. The law requires ships, trains, buses and planes to carry extinguishers.Since fuel, oxygen (氧气) and heat must be present in order for fire to exist, one or more of these things must be removed or reduced to extinguish a fire. If the heat is reduced by cooling the material below a certain temperature, the fire goes out. The cooling method is the most common way to put out a fire. Water is the best cooling material because it is low in cost and easy to get.Another method of extinguishing fire is by cutting off the oxygen. This is usually done by covering the fire with sand, steam or some other things. A blanket may be used do cover a small fire.A third method is called separation, which includes removing the fuel, or material easy to burn, from a fire, so that it can find no fuel.The method that is used to put out a fire depends upon the type of fire. Fires have been grouped in three classes. Fires in wood, paper, cloth and the like are called Class A fires. These materials usually help keep the fire on. Such fires can be stopped most readily by cooling with water.44．If a fire breaks out on a bus, which of the follow should be ready there for you to use?A.SandB.WaterC.A blanket.D.An extinguisher.45．To cover a small piece of burning wood with a basin in order to stop the fire is an example of_______.A.separating the fireB.reducing the heatC.removing the fuelD.cutting off the oxygen46．In choosing how to put out a fire, we should first be clear about_______.A.when it breaks outB.how it comes aboutC.what kind it isD.where it takes place47．What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A.Another class of firesB.Another type of extinguishersC.How fires break out.D.How fires can be prevented.(D)It is love that makes the world go round. And it is also love that has such power to overcome all difficulties. So we say: ―Love will find a way.‖ As smile is a facial expression showing pleasure, affection, and friendliness, it is the commonest way to show our good will perfectly without saying anything. A Chinese saying runs: ―never hit a person who is smiling at you.‖ It is a time-proven fact that the smile is a language all its own— a universal language—understood by the people of every nation in the world. We may not speak the same tongue as our foreign neighbors, but we smile in the same tongue. We need no interpreter for thus expressing love, happiness, or good will.One day while shopping in a small town in southern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk whose personality contradicted mine. He seemed most unfriendly and not at all concerned about my intended purchase. I bought nothing, and marched angrily out of the store. My anger toward that grew with each step. Outside, standing at the corner, was a dark-complexion young man in his early twenties. His expressive brown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, dazzling smile covered his face. I gave in immediately. The magnetic power of that shining smile drove away all bitterness within me, and I found the muscles in my own face happily respond ing. ―Beautiful day, isn‘t it?‖ I remarked, in passing. Then, suddenly something inside me sent me turning back. ―I really owe you a debt of gratitude,‖ I said softly. His smile deepened, but he made no attempt to answer. A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby. The woman stepped forward and eyed me inquiringly. ―Carlos, he no speak English,‖ she volunteered. ―You want I should tell him something?‖ In that moment I felt transformed. Carlos‘ smile had made a big person of me. My friendliness and good will toward all mankind stood ten feet tall. ―Yes,‖ my reply was enthusiastic and sincere, ―tell him I said ‗Thank you!‘‖ ―Thank you?‖ The woman seemed slightly puzzled. I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave. ―Just tell himthat,‖ I insisted. ―He‘ll understand. I am sure!‖ Oh, what a smile can do! Although I have never seen that young man again, I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning.From that day on, I became smile – conscious, and I practice that diligently, anywhere and everywhere, with everybody. When I got excited in traffic, taking the right–of–way (公路用地) from the other car with my stupid mistake, I‘d smile and shrug my shoulders apologetically. This action on my part would always draw a good–natured smile in return. If the other fellow was at fault – and if I could remember my resolution in time! –he‘d get a broad smile of understanding. This took a bit of doing at first. I‘ll admit it wasn‘t always easy, but it was fun. The results were sometimes amazing. Many times, a broad, friendly smile would completely turn aside ill–feeling and tension. I‘m wondering now how many tragic accidents could be avoided on our overcrowded highways, if every driver remembered to smile!40．The author got angry while shopping one day because .A.of the clerk‘s unfriendliness and lack of concernB.of her misfortuneC.she failed to purchase what she intendedD.a dark–complexion young man laughed at her40．A【解析】细节理解题。

四川省大竹县文星中学2015年春高一下期6月月考英语试卷考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共15题每题1分共15分1．---Why do you eat all the vegetables but leave ____ meat untouched?---- I‟m on ____ diet.A.a; theB.the; /C./;aD.the; a2．The boy ____ on the ground ____ to me that he ____ the book on the table.A.who lay; lie; laidB.lying; lied; had laidC.lying; lay; had laidD.lying; laid; lay3．Would you please keep silent? The weather report ________ and I want to listen.A.is broadcastedB.is being broadcastedC.has been broadcastedD.had been broadcast 4．----Would you permit me ____ here?---- Sorry, we don‟t permit ____ in the library according to the rules.A.smoking; smokingB.to smoke; to smokeC.smoking; to smokeD.to smoke; smoking 5．____ is known to us all is that the old worker, for _____ life was hard in the past, still works hard in his seventies.A.As; whomB.What; whoseC.It; whoseD.What; whom6．The other day, my father drove his car down at ____ I thought was a dangerous speed.A.asB.thatC.whichD.what7．—Can you believe I had to pay 30 dollars for a haircut?—You should try the barber‟s I often go next time. It‟s only 15.A.asB.whichC.thatD.where8．You can hardly imagine the difficulty the woman had ________ her children.A.brought upB.to bring upC.bringing upD.to have brought 9．Lack of money ________ her not continuing her studies.A.explains toB.cares forC.accounts forD.approves of 10．Some of the tricks people tend to _______ on each other on April 1st should be forbidden.A.makeB.actC.takeD.play11．You can‟t imagine that a well-behaved man _______be so rude to a lady.A.mightB.needC.wouldD.should12．Who would you like to have _____to Beijing for business this time?A.goB.goneC.to goD.going13．The newly-discovered evidence led to the criminal _______ to five years in prison..A.to be sentencedB.being sentencedC.sentencedD.be sentenced 14．Because he was _____ the new limit, he was stopped by traffic police and was fined 200 yuan.A.good atB.tired fromC.unaware ofD.uninterested in 15．With a lot of homework _________last weekend, Tom didn‟t go to the movies with his friends.A.finishedB.to finishC.finishingD.being finished二、完形填空：共20题每题2分共40分One day I was hanging about with several friends. Not really doing anything 16, just doing what teenagers do on a hot summer afternoon.We were walking through a parking lot 17my younger brother, Mark, came running up to us at full 18. A few seconds later I saw a man running behind him. Mark was outof 19, so I didn't really understand what he was 20. The man in front of mewas 21for Mark. Mark moved behind me, and I realised that he was 22. I asked the man what the 23. was. The man said he wanted my little brother in a bad way. He reached for my brother again and again but I 24him. He then punched (拳击) me in the chest. I felt more 25than hurt and I had to defend myself.26did the man know that I had been training in Karate (空手道) for four years. Iwas 27by my parents to respect all adults, 28this man was so terrible. He was trying to hurt my 29; he turned his anger to me with a 30attack. But, much to his surprise, he found he was in a bit of trouble himself. So the man 31his attack and disappeared from my sight.The whole thing was over a simple disagreement 32two children, namely Mark and the man's daughter. This man had 33overreacted (反应) and did things without finding out the facts. I am happy that no one was hurt badly and that 34worked out okay.However, the man and I were similar in a way. We both tried to 35the ones we care about in the best way we could.16．A.helpful B.necessary C.special eful17．A.when B.as C.since D.why18．A.limit B.power C.speed D.hope19．A.control B.breath C.mind D.danger。

2014—2015学年度第二学期期中考试高一年级英语科试题试题说明：本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分为150分。

考试时间为120分钟。

注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

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I 听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节听力理解（2段共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，每段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听第一段对话，回答第1~3题。

1. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Brother and sister.B. Classmates.C. Teacher and student.2. What will the man buy for the woman?A. Some bananas.B. Some apples.C. Nothing.3. What is the man worried about most?A. The test.B. The homework.C. The lessons.听第二段对话，回答第4~5题。

4. Where does the woman advise the man to go?A. Citibank.B. Bank of America.C. Joindoor Supermarket.5. How far is the bank?A. About 100 meters away.B. About five minutes’ walk.C. A long way to go.第二节听取信息（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面一段独白。

四川省大竹县文星中学2015年春高一下期期中检测英语试卷考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共15题每题1分共15分1．The doctors have told him to ______ on smoking and drinking.A.cut awayB.cut acrossC.cut offD.cut down 2．Obviously they didn't see the significance (重要性) of the plan. That's ______ the problem was．A.whereB.whyC.whichD.how3．—These grapes look really beautiful.—They____!See the price, $ 3.99 a pound.Too expensive,aren’t they?A.wouldB.couldC.mightD.should4．—It was a red light, William. You______the car.—Sorry. I didn’t see it.A.must stopB.should stopC.must have stoppedD.should have stopped 5．______ I couldn’t fully understand what he wanted to show in his paintings, I thought his works quite impressive.A.AsB.SinceC.IfD.While6．I don’t think the competition is _______ failure, because it has offered us _______valuable experience for the next competition.A.a; aB./; /C.a; /D./; a7．—I spent two weeks in London last summer.—Then you must have visited the British Museum during your stay, ______ you?A.mustn’tB.haven’tC.didn’tD.hadn’t8．—What time is it?—I have no idea. But just a minute, I _______ it for you.A.checkB.checkedC.will checkD.would check9．________ it is to jump into a river in summer!A.How funB.How funnyC.What great funD.What a great fun 10．______ the teacher’s expectation, only one student in his class passed the exam.A.In spite ofB.Contrary ofC.Aside fromD.Instead of11．--- Would you like to come in for a cup of tea?--- _____, Linda, but Mum is waiting for me at home.A.My pleasureB.ThanksC.All right.D.That’s all right.12．---- Excuse me, may I ask you some questions?---- Sorry, I’m too busy and I haven’t even a minute to __________.A.spendB.shareC.spareD.stop13．Without proper lessons, you could ___ a lot of bad habits when playing the piano.A.keep upB.pick upC.draw upD.catch up14．To be great, you must be smart, confident, and, ________, honest.A.thereforeB.above allC.howeverD.after all15．Many relevant problems ________ when prices of daily goods________sharply, which is beyond the ordinary people's buying capacity.A.rise; ariseB.raise; ariseC.arise; riseD.arise; raise二、完形填空：共20题每题2分共40分When she walked in, his eyes lit up. They had both 16someone they loved. So this day was a 17one. She was 18, lonely and afraid. He knew how she felt. There was an obvious 19 in his heart, too. 20what strengthened their love for each other was heartache.She stood there. He motioned to her to sit next to him. She 21for a moment, but gave in. In fact, she 22did. Then she held his hand. He looked at her and placed his hand on hers. Suddenly he reached 23the pillow, pulled out a large 24and nervously handed it to her.She was a bit in 25. Then he handed her a small box, wrapped 26paper of hearts and flowers. She couldn’t 27what was happening.“Now,” he said, “read the card.”She opened the envelope. It 28as follows:I know that this has been a hard year for 29of us. I know that Valentine’s Day is a 30day for people in love. I want you to know that…I love you. I know that Valentines are supposed to get 31. But I went to the store, only to get the 32piece.She paused and tears formed in each corner. 33she unwrapped the box, finding a chocolate heart that was broken into pieces along with a 34:The lady in the store said all she had left was a 35heart. I told her so did we. I am so sorry that Dad left us, Mom. But I just wanted you to know we still have each other.Happy Valentine’s Day,Love,Yourson, Adam16．A.missed B.forgot C.lost D.Respected17．A.wonderful B.difficult C.happy ual18．A.hurt B.wounded C.injured D.harmed19．A.disappointment B.surpriseC.excitementD.pain20．A.But B.If C.So D.While21．A.searched B.hesitated C.walked D.cried22．A.always B.never C.seldom D.sometimes23．A.beside B.into C.under D.on24．A.box B.envelope C.card D.handkerchief25．A.surprise B.peace C.silence D.shock26．A.on B.in C.by D.with27．A.remember B.consider C.wonder D.believe28．A.read B.looked C.wrote D.seemed29．A.all B.neither C.both D.none30．A.special B.terrible mon D.formal31．A.turkey B.eggs C.chocolate D.trees32．A.first st C.smallest D.best33．A.Hurriedly B.Quickly C.Happily D.Slowly34．A.word B.note C.rose D.notice35．A.sweet B.mended C.cheap D.Broken三、阅读理解：共20题每题2分共40分AMost homeless turn to begging to make ends meet. However, a young South African man has come up with an interesting alternative—he spends his days spreading the joy of reading and selling books written by his favorite authors．He is Philani Dladla , who is known as Pavement Bookworm.While people don't know much about how the 24-year-old became a homeless man and how long he has been selling books on the streets, the world's attention has been focused on the young man recently. Thanks to an interview conducted by South African director, TebogoMalope.In the video named Pavement Bookworm, the cheerful Dladla talks about his passion(热爱) for books and how reading helped keep him away from a life of drugs and live a different life. The well-spoken young man also talks about his favorite authors and clearly appreciates what makes him a fan of each one of them.Not surprisingly, after Malope uploaded the "Pavement Bookworm" video on YouTube. Dladla has become a celebrity(名人). In addition to being interviewed by other journalists, he has also received several job offers and even a visit from Steven Sidley, the author of Entanglement who hand-delivered(人工递送) his latest book to the enthusiastic reader.The best thing is that this newly found fame has led to a business boom. Locals now go out of their way to seek Dladla for book discussions and most importantly to buy his recommendations. What' s heart-warming is that despite being hardly able to make ends meet，Dladla does not accept money from children who are interested in getting a book from him. In order to keep up with theincreased demand，Malope is collecting book donations on behalf of the cheerful young man whose mission(使命) in life is to spread his passion for reading!36．Dladla is different from other homeless people in that_____.A.he is making a living by selling books on the streetB.he is the only person who has changed the worldC.he depends on the money from others to surviveD.he has been interviewed by famous reporters37．What can we learn about Dladla in the video named Pavement Bookworm?A.The young man was used to taking drugs.B.He makes comments on different authors worldwide.C.The young man was good at giving speech after reading.D.Reading has offered him an opportunity to get improved.38．How has the video influenced Dladla according to the passage?A.Many famous authors have decided to give him books free of charge.B.He has always been surrounded by many readers with interest.C.He has become a figure interviewed and visited by others.D.His story has been well described in a famous book.39．Which of the following words can best describe Dladla?A.Ambitious.B.Creative.C.Passionate.D.DeterminedBWhy are people interested in eating raw foods or whole foods? One reason is that eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation (积累)in your body.Raw and whole foods are usually digested more efficiently than cooked and refined foods. When we cook foods, we destroy the natural enzymes (酶) that are part of the food in its raw form. These enzymes were intended by nature to help us digest the food. When we consume food without these natural enzymes, our bodies either digest the food improperly or allow too many nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream. In both instances, the result is obesity(肥胖). When too many nutrients are absorbed at once, the body grows fat. Improperly digested food movesslowly through the digestive tract(消化道), where it becomes increasingly acidic. To protect its vital organs from this acidic waste, the body changes the acid into fat and stores it safely away from the organs.Processed foods contain chemical elements, which might confuse the appetite mechanism that tells us when we’ve had enough to eat; as a result, people often overeat. Processed foods also upset the digestive cycle. The body will either identify these foods as allergens(过敏原) and then store them safely away from the organs as fat, or the remains of undigested food will become acidic and enter the bloodstream as acid waste, which will stick to the blood vessel walls and block the passage of vital oxygen and nutrients heading for the body’s cells. The body’s metabolism (新陈代谢) becomes inactive, and the result is weight gain and obesity.The accumulation of acid in the digestive tract makes digestion increasingly inefficient. When that happens, even healthy foods can become acidic and the food allergies will become more common. To stop this vicious circle in its tracks, people need to consume food and supplements that will neutralize(中和) the acid already accumulated in body. Eating the right types of raw and whole foods can help. It’s also important to restore your enzyme balan ce. You need to identify and avoid the foods that cause acid accumulation and consume the foods that increase enzyme production. If you truly want to change and help your body heal itself, you need to take an active approach. 40．It can be inferred from Para.2 that __________.A.foods with natural enzymes help people keep fitB.we’d better be cautious about raw and whole foodsC.it is essential for people to protect their vital organsD.giving up cooked and refined foods is a new lifestyle41．Processed foods are unhealthy because they __________.A.destroy body’s cellsB.may lead to obesityC.are difficult to digestD.stop body’s metabolism42．What is the main purpose of this passage?A.To warn people of the problem of obesity.B.To advocate (提倡) eating more raw and whole foods.C.To inform people of the harm of processed foods.D.To tell the differences between raw and processed foods.43．What is likely to be talked about following the last paragraph?A.Different causes of acid accumulation.B.Correct ways to cook raw foods.C.Suitable types of raw and whole foods.D.Active approaches to avoid acid.CA survey sponsored by an international temporary service agency found that U. S. managers believe that people with a sense of humor do better at their jobs, compared with those who have little or no sense of humor. In fact, about 96 percent of those surveyed said people with a sense of humor do better.The survey went on to point out that the results suggest that a sense of humor may helplight-hearted employees keep their jobs during tough times. And, what's more, it may push them up the corporate ladder past their humorless colleagues.Why? It seems that those with a sense of humor are better communicators and better team players. Studies have shown that happy workers are more productive. In fact, a researcher at California State University found that humor could help the employees to release tension.Research done by psychologist Dr. Ashton Trice at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia showed that humor helps us think. When people feel stuck on important projects, they tend to feel angry or depressed. According to Dr. Trice's research, taking time out to laugh can help us to get rid of negative feelings and allow us to return to a task or move on to another project unaffected by past defeat.If humor is really this important, then why don't we use it more often on the job? Most likely, the main reason is that many people are unaware of the positive effects of humor in the workplace. They tend to think humor and laughter are unproductive or unprofessional, or perhaps both. However, it is important to realize that some humor is not suitable for the workplace, and that it is often used at wrong times.44．Most people think a sense of humor can ________.A.help you to do your work betterB.make you have a rich lifeC.make you pleased with your workD.help you to make more friends45．Many people don't use humor more in the workplace because __________.A.they like keeping silent when workingB.they don't know the positive effects of humorC.they think they should obey the rulesD.they don't like joking or laughing46．A person with a sense of humor is easier __________.A.to feel surprisedB.to get along withC.to be worriedD.to be successful47．What is the main idea of the passage?A.People with a Sense of Humor.B.Humor Is Important in the Workplace.C.Humor and Humorless.D.Everyone Likes Humor.DA new plan for getting children to and from school is being started by a local government in Eastern Eng land. This could end the worries of many parents fearful for their children’s safety on the roads.Until now the local government has only been prepared to provide bus services for children living more than three miles from their school, or sometimes less if special reasons existed. Now it has been decided that if a group of parents ask for help in organizing transport they will be prepared to go ahead, as long as the arrangement will not lose money and children taking part will be attending their nearest school.The new plan is to be fired out this term for children living at Milton who attend Impington School. The children live just within the three-mile limit and the local government said in the past that they would not undertake to provide free transport to the school. But now they have agreed to offer a sum of money for a bus service from Milton to Impington and back, a plan which has the support of the school’s headmaster. Between 50 and 60 parents have said they would like their children to take part. Final calculations have still to be carried out, but a government official has said the cost to parents should be less than ￡20 a term. They have been able to arrange the service at a low cost because there is already an agreement with the bus company for a bus to take children who live further away to Impington. The same bus would now just make one morejourney to pick up the Milton children. The official said they would get in touch with other groups of parents who in the past had asked if transport could be provided for their children, to see if they would like to take part in the new plan.48．What is the aim of the plan?A.To prevent the students’ road accidentsB.To relieve the traffic pressureC.To save time for the parents and studentsD.To help the parents save money49．How can the local government arrange the new bus service at a low cost?A.By letting the bus run in the morning onlyB.By limiting the number of the studentsC.By getting the support from the headmasterD.By linking the new bus service with the existing one50．Which of the following is possible if the plan is carried out?A.The bus company will make much more moneyB.The children can choose whatever school they likeC.The parents can get rid of their worriesD.The students in Limington School can have free bus rides51．This passage is most probably _____A.a personal letterB.an advertisementC.a headmaster’s reportD.a newspaper articleEWe are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.So, you have to give a speech—and you’re terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble(结巴) over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later youthink, “Thank goodness, it’s over. I’m just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”Cheer up! It doesn’t have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps, you’ll see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens.52．The main idea of this article is that ________.A.you can improve your speaking abilityB.a poor speaker can never changeC.one should make a short speechD.it is hard to make a speech53．Paragraph 2 implies that ________.A.many people talk too longB.many people are happy to give a speechC.many people do not prepare for a speechD.many people are afraid of giving a speech54．The phrase “talk over their heads” means ________.A.speak too loudlyB.look at the ceilinge difficult wordsD.look down upon them55．The title for this passage may be ________.A.Try to Enjoy a SpeechB.How to Give a Good Speech。

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年下学期高一年级期中考试第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)1. What does the man want for supper?A. Chicken and potatoes.B. Vegetables and fruit.C. Stea k and fruit salad.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a doctor's office.B. In a classroom.C. In a shoe shop.3. What will the man buy his daughter for Christmas?A. A dress.B. A toy car.C. A watch.4. What is the probable relationship between the two speake rs?A. Doctor and patient.B. Husband and wife.C. Teacher and student.5. What do we know about the man?A. He has graduated from university.B. His father runs a company.C. He has failed many good interviews.第二节 (共15题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What will the man buy for his sister?A. A necklace.B. A watch.C. A pair of earring s.7. How much will the man pay?A. $3,500.B. $3,150.C. $3,850.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

四川省达州市大竹县文星中学2014-2015学年高一英语下学期开学调研考试试题时间：120分钟，满分：150分一、单项选择(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

1．As ________ matter of fact, ________number of young couples who plan to have a second kid is increasing rapidly.A．the; a B．a; theC．a; a D．不填；the答案：B 句意：事实上，计划生第二个孩子的年轻夫妇的数量在上升。

as a matter of fact“事实上”，第二空填the ，the number of“……的数量”，后面的谓语是单数，选B。

2． ________ is known to all, good friends ________ happiness and value to life.A．It; add B．As; addC．It; add to D．As; add to答案：B 考查非限制性定语从句和词组。

句意：我们都知道的是，好朋友给人生带来快乐和价值。

as引导非限制定语从句，指代后面的句子，add...to...“把……加到……里面”，add to“增加”，选B。

3． On December 10,2013，many world's top leaders went to Johannesburg ________ Nelson Mandela, who had passed away.A．in honor of B．in favor ofC．in search of D．in reward of答案：A 考查短语辨析。

A.为纪念；B.支持；C.寻找；D.作为回报。

句意：在2013年12月10日，许多世界最高领导人前往约翰斯堡纪念刚刚去世的纳尔逊曼德拉。

四川省大竹县文星中学2015届高三下期期中检测英语试卷考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共15分1．Going out is __________good means of relaxation. Would you like to go to __________park with me in the afternoon?A.the ;theB.the; aC.a; theD.不填；a2．I apologize for ________ to the class 5 minutes late.A.having comeB.to comeeing3．There are so many kinds of reference books on sale that I can’t make up my mind which ________.A.to be boughtB.to buyC.buyingD.bought4．While people may refer to Internet for up-to-the-minute news, it is unlikely that Internet ________ the newspaper completely.A.will replaceB.has replacedC.is replacingD.replaced5．—Jack is very clever and he studies hard as well.—No ________ he always comes out first in the exams.A.answerB.questionC.wonderD.problem6．Time ________,I will go to the seaside for my holiday.A.permitsB.permittedC.permittingD.to permit7．When ________ , the museum will be open to the public next year.pletingB.being completedpletedD.to be completed8．Unless ________ to speak, you should remain silent at the conference.-A.invitedB.invitingC.being invitedD.having been invited9．Please call my secretary to arrange a meeting this afternoon,or________it is convenient to you.A.wheneverB.howeverC.whicheverD.wherever10．Last summer I took a course on ________ poisonous gases.A.what to deal withB.how to deal withC.what to be dealt withD.how to be dealt with11．The idea puzzled me so much that I stopped for a few seconds to try to________.A.make it outB.make it offC.make it upD.make it over12．We are glad to be told that Li Tao_______ to Fudan University for his top scores in the Maths Contest.A.admittedB.has been admittedC.is being admittedD.had been admitted13．Great changes _______ in my hometown and a lot of factories_______.A.have been taken place; are being set upB.have taken place; have been set upC.are taken place; had been set upD.took place; will set up14．―How long_______at this job?—Since 1990.A.were you employedB.have you been employedC.had you been employedD.will you be employed15．一Why does the river smell terrible?―Because large quantities of water_______.A.have been pollutedB.has pollutedC.has been pollutedD.have polluted三、完形填空：共20题每题2分共40分Every Saturday night my family and I go out and feed the homeless people in the city of Orlando. There are hundreds of people across the city without any 16 or shelter. We have been doing this for several months. We wanted to see what it was like in the 17 of a homeless person . One special thing I like to 18 is, my family and I do not eat before we begin our 19 so we know how it feels to be 20 . All of the areas we go to are very 21 , such as Parramore, Gore Street and downtown Orlando. We all get together in the 22 and prepare the food. Some of the meals are sandwiches and cookies and a bottle of water. Sometimes my mom 23 a steaming hot delicious meal. We then 24 them all up to feed 30 or more people. I like to write special 25 on the bag like , “God loves you”.Before my family and I get into the car , we ask God for protection in a family prayer. A lot of people 26 homeless people. Not all homeless people are drug addicts or 27 people. Some are 28 nice. Some of them just had bad things that 29 to them.At first, we had to earn their trust, because a lot of people are 30 to them for no good reason. But now that they see us every week they 31 us. We even know some of their names. We all have to remember that these are people that have 32 .Some of them shake our hands for giving them food. Some of them do rea lly funny dances because they are happy.After we finished feeding the homeless, it makes me 33 what I have at home. Sometimes it makes me sad, and makes my mom 34 . I love feeding the homeless, and making a(n) 35 in someone’s life.16．A.power B.strength C.experience D.food17．A.belief B.plan C.life D.dream18．A.mention B.charge C.expect D.gain19．A.collection B.journey C.holiday D.investigation20．A.curious B.separate C.tense D.hungry21．A.dangerous B.tidy C.busy D.peaceful22．A.birthday B.kitchen C.field D.restaurant23．A.eats B.buys C.prepares D.serves24．A.break B.give e D.bag25．A.notes B.poems C.novels D.articles26．A.arrest B.misunderstand C.save D.adopt27．A.patient B.active C.bad D.careless28．A.finally B.luckily C.barely D.really29．A.happened B.owed C.led D.added30．A.interesting B.mean C.familiar D.unusual31．A.trust B.respect C.forgive D.relax32．A.tasks B.goals C.feelings D.methods33．A.accept B.require C.spend D.appreciate34．A.fight B.cry plain D.argue35．A.experiment B.fortunate C.difference D.report四、阅读理解：共20题每题2分共40分ASome years ago industries had more freedom than they have now, and they did not need to be as careful as they must today. They did not need to worry a lot about the safety of the new products that they developed. They did not have to pay much attention to the health and safety of the people who worked for them. Often new products were dangerous for the people who used them; often conditions in the work place had very bad effects on the health of the workers.Of course sometimes there were real disasters which attracted the attention of governments and which showed the need for changes. Also scientists who were doing research into the health of workers sometimes produced information that governments could not ignore. At such times, there were inquiries into the causes of the disasters or the problems. New safety rules were often introduced as a result of these inquiries; however, the new rules came too late to protect the people who died or who became seriously ill.Today many governments have special departments that protect customers and workers. I n the U.S., for example, there is a department that tests new airplanes and gives warnings about possible problems. It also makes the rules that aircraft producers must follow. Another department controls the foods and drugs that companies sell. A third department looks at the places where people work, and then reports any companies that are breaking the laws which protect the health and safety of workers. Of course, new government departments and new laws cannot prevent every accident or illness, but they are having some good results. Our work places are safer and cleaner than before. The planes and cars that we use for travel are better. Producers are thinking more about the safety and health of the people who buy and use their products.36．What is the passage mainly about?A.Conditions in the work place.B.The freedom of industries in the past.C.Changes in industrial production.D.The safety and health of workers and customers.37．According to the passage, we can get the conclusion that in the past __________.A.workers often got ill because of the poor working conditionspanies were free to put out any products they wanted toC.many people were killed by dangerous productsD.industries were as careful in management as they are today38．It is implied in the passage that ____________.ernments and companies had different opinions about the safety of productsernments paid little attention to the safety of products.ernment officials often did not listen to scientistsD.in the past no safety laws were introduced by governments39．The special departments protect customers and workers in many ways EXCEPT by ____.A.testing new productsB.designing new productsC.controlling the sale of productsD.inspecting work placesBThomas Brodie-Sangster’s cars and action figures weren’t just toys. “They would always be characters, and I would always put on stupid voices,” says Thomas (Born on 16 May 1990). For him, acting was just a matter of moving childhood games to a set.Maturity and independence came to Thomas early as he started work at ten. After his first audition (试镜), he learned about rejection. Though hurt and disappointed, he took a part in a tiny, unknown TV film in 2001. No one noticed his performance – no one except screenwriter Richard Curtis. Two years later, he played Sam, a twelve-year-old in love in Curti s’s LoveActually. After that hit film, he played actor Colin Firth’s son in NannyMcPhee. Firth then joined a film called TheLastLegion and supported Thomas for its lead role. As a result, the boy played Rome’s final ruler in the action-adventure.At about 16, Thomas had to make a decision. Did he really want to devote his life to acting? “Many people in the public aren’t letting you be you because they see you as something special”, he says. Also, friendship made during filming was often broken soon after the project finished. Despite these things, he found enough joy and satisfaction in the work to continue. Actually, Thomas seems to find joy in difficulty itself. He played 10-year-old Adolf Hitler in a TV movie and a teenage Paul McCartney in NowhereBoy. The subject of his film DeathofaSuperhero made it his most challenging film. Still, he found a positive message in its story of a schoolboy with cancer.Thomas now enjoys roles in GameofThrones and the upcoming MazeRunner films. Popular as those projects may be, most still recognize him as Sam in LoveActually. Sam seems to run after Thomas, just as he ran through Heathrow airport to his sweetheart.40．Thomas Brodie-Sangster reached maturity early probably because of ________.A.his failure in the first auditionB.his starting acting as early as tenC.his being supported by adult actorsD.his acting in a tiny unknown TV film41．The underlined word “rejection” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.A.recoveryB.respectC.responseD.refusal42．What can be considered as one of the negative aspects of acting according to Thomas?A.Pressure from the public.B.Long-term working friendship.C.Finding joy in difficulty itself.D.Reading scripts and memorizing lines.43．Thomas played the lead role in ________.A.Love ActuallyB.Games of ThronesC.The Last RegionD.Nanny McPheeCTraditionally, across the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together. But boys' schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.Boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to correspond to(和…相符) the "boy code" of hiding their emotions to be a "real man".The findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.Tony Little, head master of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when girls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.But in single-sex schools teachers can tailor lessons to boys' learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study's author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with "boy-focused" approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute vision, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given "hands-on" lessons where they are allowed to walk around. "Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine(女性的) and prefer the modern genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes," James wrote.Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be "masterful and in charge" in relationships. "In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means," the study reported.44．The author believes that a single-sex school would __________.A.force boys to hide their emotions to be "real men"B.help boys to be more competitive in schools.C.encourage boys to express their emotions more freelyD.naturally strengthen boys’ traditional image of a man45．It is commonly believed that in a mixed school boys __________.A.behave more responsibly.B.grow up more healthily.C.perform relatively better.D.receive a better education.46．According to Abigail James, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is __________.A.teaching can be tailored to suit the characteristics of boysB.boys can focus on their lessons without being distractedC.boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested inD.teaching can be designed to promote boys' team spirit47．What does the underlined word “acute” in paragraph 7” mean?A.lovelyB.sharpC.seriousD.dullDQ: I currently entered college in New York. Since English is not my first language, I sometimes ask a friend to read my essays to help fix t he grammar and language. I believe I’m being graded mainly on my ideas, and my friend helps me get my ideas across better in English. Is this OK?MarianaA: It’s good that you want to succeed in your written work at college. Making use of available resources to help you succeed is a smart strategy(策略).But while you may believe that your instructors don’t care as much about how you write as they do about your ideas, that’s not a fair assumption.Certainly, your ideas are important. No matter how polished your writ ing is, it will not disguise a poorly expressed idea in a paper. But as a college student, being able to organize your thoughts clearly –whether you’re speaking in class or writing a paper—is critical to show that you’ve mastered the material in each course. This does not mean you shouldn’t ask others to review your written work before handing it in. That’s OK.You should not, however, allow a friend or anyone else to rewrite parts of your papers for you. Instead, ask them to simply let you know about any parts of the paper that are unclear and need work. Many colleges have writing centers where tutors will work with you on your writing—without doing the work for you.Regardless of whether you consult with a friend or a tutor, the right thing is for you to talk to your instructors to ask their advice and let them know you plan to ask assistance with your writing. If you ask them in advance for guidance on what’s appropriate and what’s not for the written work they assign, that will allow you to be as transparent as possible about how you completed your assignments.Professor Byron48．What problem does Mariana meet?A.She has trouble learning English grammar.B.She wonders if her method on writing is suitable.C.She doesn’t get on well with her classmates.D.She isn’t able to express herself in English.49．According to Pro. Byron, what’s the most important in writing a paper?A.Professional advice.B.Polishing carefully.anizing thoughts.D.Familiar materials.50．When asking someone for help on your paper, you should ask him ______.A.to hand in the paper after reading itB.to write the difficult part for youC.to make a writing plan for youD.to tell you the part to be improved51．What does the underlined word refer to in the passage ?A.Essays.B.Courses.C.Ideas.D.Resources.EThe 16th Annual Our Own Words Teen Poetry & Fiction Writing ContestAttention, teen writers!Win cash, get published.Entries will be accepted between March 8th and April 21st, 2015.Awards ceremony at Lagerquist Hall , Pacific Lutheran University on December 27th, 2015. Enter your poem and/or short story in Pierce County Library System’s Teen Poetry & Fiction Writing Contest.You must be a teenage resident(居民) and attend school in Pierce County.Prizes will be awarded in three age groups: 7th and 8th grade ,9th and 10th grade, and 10th and 12th grade, and in two categories: poetry and short story.Pierce County Library Foundation will award six sets of prizes in each age group.First Place: $100Second Place: $75Third Place: $50Winning poems and stories will be published as written. Contest winners will read their work at the awards ceremony at Lagerquist Hall, Pacific Lutheran University on December 27th, 2015. Your poems and stories will be judged on the basis of originality, style, general presentation, grammar and spelling. All entries will belong to Pierce County Library System and will not be returnedd. Winners' names may appear in newspapers and on the Library's Website.You may enter both the short story and poetry categories, but you can only offer one entry per category.52．To enter the contest, you should_________.A.hand in a poemB.be a teenage student from Pierce CountyC.turn in published worksD.pay some entry fees53．Your poem or story will be judged on_____.A.how many words there areB.when you hand it inC.whether it is first written by yourselfD.what topic it is about.54．What information can we get from the passage?A.T here will be 18 teenagers to be awarded in all.B.Your work will be published in newspapers.C.Your work will be returned to you if you fail.D.Winners will be awarded prizes in more than half a year.55．The passage can be classified as______.A.a contest announ cementB.an official reportC.an art show reviewD.an exhibition explanation五、七选五：共5题每题2分共10分Home on the WayPeople need homes: children assume their parents' place as home; boarders call school "home" on weekdays; married couples work together to build new homes; and travelers … have no place to call "home", at least for a few nights. 56 ? Don’t th ey have the right to a home? Of course they do.Some regular travelers take their own belongings: like bed sheets, pillowcases and family photos to make them feel like home no matter where they are; some stay for long periods in the same hotel and as a result become very familiar with service and attendants; 57 . Furthermore, driving a camping car during one’s travels and sleeping in the vehicle at night is just like home -- only mobile!And how about keeping relationships while in transit? 58 ; some send letters and postcards, or even photos; others may just call and say hi, just to let their friends know that they're still alive and well. People find ways to keep in touch. Making friends on the way helps travelers feel more or less at home. 59 .Nowadays, fewer people are working in their local towns, so how do they develop a sense of belonging? Whenever we step out of our local boundaries, there is always another "home" waiting to be found.60 , we can make the place we stay "home".A. Hostels provide a clean safe place to stay while you are travelling the worldB. others may simply put some flowers by the hotel window to make things more homelyC. Backpackers in youth hostels may become very good friends, even closer than siblings(手足)D. So how about people who have to travel for extended periods of timeE. No matter where you go to in the world, hotels are there, tooF. Some keep contact with their friends via internetG. Wherever we are, with just a little bit of effort and imagination第II卷（非选择题）六、短文改错：共10分81．When an English traveler, who spent a few week in Sweden, was about to return to home, he found he had only enough money left to get a ticket to England. Since it was only two-day voyage, he believed he can get home without eating anything. He final bought a ticket with that little money and went to board the ship. He closed his ears to the sound of the lunch bell or refused to go to the place where people had his dinner when dinnertime came. Therefore, he couldn’t sta nd this any longer and went to the dining hall, enjoy the last meal on the ship. He then said, “Waiter, brings me the bill.” “Oh, meals are included in the ticket.” said the waiter.七、书面表达：共35分82．假如你是李华。