广东省揭阳市第一中学2015-2016学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 扫描版含答案.doc
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2015-2016学年度第二学期高三级正月联考英语科试题揭阳一中高三备课组2016.2第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AI sat with my friend in a well-known coffee shop in a neighboring town of Venice. As we enjoyed our coffee, a man called the waiter and placed his order, “Two cups of coffee, one on the wall.” We got interested and observed that he was served with one cup of coffee but he paid for two. As soon as he left, the waiter attached a piece of paper to the wall saying “A Cup of Coffee.”Similar occasions took place twice while we were there. It seemed that this gesture was quite normal at this place. However, it was something unique and confusing for us.After a few days, when we again enjoyed coffee there, a man entered. The way this man was dressed did not match the standard or the atmosphere of this coffee shop. Poverty was evident from his looks. As he seated himself, he looked at the wall and said, “One cup of coffee from the wall.” The waiter served coffee to this man with respect and dignity. The man had his coffee and left without paying. We were amazed to watch all this when the waiter took off a piece of paper from the wall and threw it in the dustbin.Now it was no surprise for us; the matter was very clear. The great respect for the needy shown by people in this town moved us to tears.Coffee is not a necessity. However, the point is that when we take pleasure in any blessing, maybe we also need to think about those people who also appreciate that specific blessing but cannot afford.Note the waiter, who gets the communication going between the affording and the needy with a smile on his face. Think about the man in need: he enters the coffee shop without having to lower his self-dignity; he has a free cup of coffee without asking or knowing about who has given this cup of coffee to him; he only looked at the wall, placed an order for himself, enjoyed his coffee and left. Besides, we need to remember the role played by the wall that reflects the generosity and care of people in this town.1. What made the author interested as well as confused?A. The waiter’s making normal gestures.B. Customers’ buying coffee for the needy.C. The waiter’s attaching coffee orders on the wall.D. Customers’ paying for coffee and having it put on the wall.2. The author thought the man in need was ______.A. obviously poorB. not properly dressedC. not right to leave without payingD. strange to order coffee from the wall3. In the author’s opinion, coffee is _____.A. necessary in our lifeB. a blessing some can’t affordC. respect shown for the needyD. a blessing everyone should have4. The passage is mainly concerned about ______.A. learning from the waiterB. buying coffee for othersC. caring more about the people in needD. analyzing the characters in the coffee shopBMost teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents. A report by the Bank of Scotland interviewed over 1,000 young people in Britain and found that 77% get pocket money. Different families give different amounts of pocket money. The average for eight-to-fifteen-year-olds in the UK is about£6 a week. Children in Scotland receive slightly more than the national average and Londoners get the most. Teenagers, logically, get more money than younger children. Some fifteen-to-nineteen-year-olds receive more than £100 a month. The report found that many children save at least a quarter of their weekly pocket money and that more boys than girls save their money. Lots of young people have to do housework to get their pocket money. They help at home with jobs like cleaning and cooking.A part-time job is a choice for teenagers who don’t have pocket money or who want to earn extra money. About 15% of teenagers have a job. Popular part-time jobs for teenagers include delivering newspapers, shop work, and working in a restaurant or café. There are strict government laws about working hours. Only children over 13 can work (there are some exceptions, for example, for actors.) On a school day they can work a maximum of 2 hours a day but not during school hours. At weekends and during school holidays they can work longer hours. The national minimum wage for people aged 16-17 is£3.57 per hour. 18-year-olds must earn a minimum of £4.83. There isn’t a national minimum waged for people under 16.In Britain some children and teenagers have a bank account. There is no legal age limit at which you can open a bank account but a bank manager can decide whether to allow a child or young person to open an account. Parents can put pocket money directly into their child’s bank account and then children can use it to pay for things without carrying money.Saving or spending pocket money, working part-time and dealing with banks are all parts of the process of becoming a financially independent adult and having to earn and look after your own money.5. The pocket money for a child in Scotland per week may be _____.A. £4B. £6C. £8D. £106. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. More girls than boys save pocket money.B. Children under 13 are not allowed to work.C. Most British teenagers have a part-time job.D. A 16-year-old can work 6 hours on Saturdays.7. The best title of the passage is _____.A. Finance and IndependenceB. Eyes on Your Pocket MoneyC. The Importance of Part-time Jobs.D. British Teenagers and Their Pocket MoneyCIn reflecting on the events of my life that have impacted me, I returned to the night of August 1, 2006. I found myself in a hall in New York City sitting by my mother, not at all tired, although we had flown the day before, and driven five hours to the city for “An Evening with Harry, Carrie and Garp,”a charity event with readings by three authors. The excitement rushing through me kept me awake and thinking; I was standing and applauding a woman as she prepared to read.The Harry Potter series was my gateway to my academic adolescence. I was so fascinated bythe magic world that my mother began taking me to academic conferences focused on the books. Since 2005, I have attended presentations about the Latin origin of terms and spells, the ancient tales, and the idea of magic. These books opened my eyes to the whole world, and to knowledge itself. They kept my brain working over the summers. More importantly, they helped me adopt the ideas useful in school and beyond, that there is always another way to do something, or to understand an issue. With uncertainty and doubt come creative ideas and new ways to look at problems that may result in new, different, faster and easier solutions. And all this came from a little “magic” from a book that many people see as a series for children.I also attended lectures about Ms. Rowling’s ability to beautifully write the story, with every small detail connected to something else, for example, details in books by Jonathan Swift to Chaucer to Dickens and Austin. I learned that like all great books, Rowling’s stories encouraged a connection across mind, body, and soul. Although the series has been criticized by those who believe it encourages bad behavior in children, I was able to hear discussions by those who claimed that these books teach wonderful messages if one gets its deeper meaning. It is my generation’s shared text; all college freshmen are familiar with the stories, and that gives us a set of common beliefs and ideas that help us start to learn new things.8. What did the author do on the night of August 1, 2006?A. He flew for a charity event.B. He drove tiredly back home.C. He listened to readings by some authors.D. He enjoyed the excitement of driving.9. The Harry Potter books led the author to ____.A. getting jobs in summersB. studying harder in schoolC. writing books for childrenD. viewing things in new ways10. From the lectures, the author knew more about ____.A. story writing skillsB. Rowling’s life storiesC. criticism against booksD. great authors in history11. What can we know about the author?A. She decides to write similar stories.B. She intends to go to major in writing.C. She doesn’t have her family’s support.D. She may continue to read magic stories.DDuring these past few days I have been reflecting a lot on everything that happened this past year and thinking of what I can do differently so that the coming year will be much better! Here I want to share some tips so you can also do your resolution and you can achieve them all!·Be realistic: You should always try to reach for the skies with your goals, but things like “I want to win the lottery(彩票)” or “I want to lose 80 pounds in 1 month” are things you shouldn’t have on your list because they will only become frustrations.·Be detailed: It’s a lot easier to accomplish more specific plans than general ones. Instead of writing “I want to lose weight,” put things like “I will start my Yes You Can! Diet Plan the first Monday of the year” or “I will start a movement routine 3 times a week for 35 minutes.” When we put down concrete activities, we commit ourselves to them and it becomes a lot harder to come up with excuses.·Think of alternatives: At the beginning of this past year, you put that you were going to start going to the gym as one of your annual plans. During the whole year you intended to take action but you always said that you couldn’t because you came home so tired from work. If this is one of your plans for this year, you should write down how you’re going to achieve it. For example, “Iwill start going to the gym in the mornings, before work.” That way you prevent what stopped you from achieving your goal last year.·Focus on goals which depend on YOU: It is very important that all of your plans are for YOU to accomplish, and it is important that you write them down that way. If one of your goals this coming year is to improve a relationship with one of your family members, make sure that you clearly put down what you are going to do for this to succeed. For example, “I will call my sister at least three times a week and I will visit her in the middle of the year.”Well, I hope that you use these tips so that this year you will accomplish everything you want, and make it the best year ever! Thank you for being with me during everything this past year, andI hope that you keep showing me all of this love and support during the next. Happy new year!12. Why isn’t “I want to win the lottery” recommended as a New Year plan?A. Because it is very likely to fail.B. Because it is too easy to realize.C. Because it is not big enough as a goal.D. Because it is not easier than losing weight.13. The underlined word commit in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by the word_______.A. devoteB. determineC. adjustD. force14. When you failed to accomplish your plan last year, you’re advised to ______.A. take action instead of writing it downB. give up the same plan this yearC. put down the way to realize itD. stop making any plans15. According to the passage, which of the following is the best plan?A. I will become a millionaire in one month.B. I want to be the champion of the marathon.C. I will change all of my bad habits in one week.D. I will go for a walk after supper in working days.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分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。
高一上学期第一次时期考试英语试卷说明:本场考试时刻120分钟,总分150分.注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必用黑色笔迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的班级、姓名和考号填写在答题卷的密封线内;试室座位号填写在答题卷的相应位置;2.主观题必需用黑色笔迹钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必需写在答题卷的各题目指定区域内相应位置上,维持答题卷的整洁;客观题必需用2B铅笔在答题卡上将所选答案涂黑。
Ⅰ听力(共15小题,每题1分,共15分)第一节听力明白得听下面一段对话,回答第1—2题。
1. What kind of people do the two speakers need?A. people who can work on SundaysB. people who speak English fluentlyC. people who have experience of office work2. How much will the lowest pay be per year?A. $90,000B. $ 19,000C. $ 9,000听下面一段对话,回答第3—5题。
3. What does the man think of the woman?A. annoyingB. understandingC. interesting4. How will the two speakers go to the apartment?A. by busB. by carC. by subway5. How far is it from here to the apartment?A. about 50 milesB. about 15 milesC. about 5 miles听下面一段独白,回答第6—8题。
6. Which food may the people aged between 25 and 34 prefer?A. pizzaB. foreign foodsC. low-fat foods7. Which age group preferred partying at the weekend?A. people between 18 and 24B. people between 25 and 34C. people between 35 and 448. What kind of music did the people in their thirties like best?A. alternative musicB. 1970s and 80s rock musicC. 1960s and 70s rock music听下面一段对话,回答第9—10题。
揭阳一中2015—2016学年度第一学期高二级(95届)英语科第一次阶段考试试卷第一部分听力理解(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)根据各段播放内容及其相关小题,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。
Conversation 11. What is the woman going to do this weekend?A. Go for a picture.B. Attend a meeting.C. Take care of a boy.2. Who is Linda?A. The woman’s sister.B. The man’s sister.C. The woman’s aunt. Conversation 23. About what did the man complain?A. The food quality.B. The price.C. The service.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a car.B. In the street.C. In a restaurant.Conversation 35. What is the man doing now?A. Buying a Washing Machine.B. Looking for a Washing Machine.C. Repairing a Washing Machine.6. When can the man change the Washing Machine?A. Within a week.B. Within a month.C. Within a year.Conversation 47. Where is the fish found?A. In the woods.B. In the lake.C. In the rubbish bin.8. What will the speakers do next?A. Stop a party.B. Buy another fish.C. Borrow tools.9. What’s the weather like?A. Wet.B. Hot.C. Cool.Conversation 510. Why does the man call ABC computer?A. To leave his name and fax number.B. To find out when MS. Jones will come back.C. To know about new computers’ shipping policies.11. Why can’t the man receive the fax right now?A. He is too busy at the moment.B. His fax machine is out of order.C. He won’t come to work until 2:30.12. What are the man’s name and his fax number?A. Tom Goldblatt and 33010167.B. Tom Oldblatt and 33011087.C. Tom Goldblatt and 33011086.Conversation 613. What do we know about the man?A. He starred in some films.B. He is always very interested in adventures.C. He made the dive at his own expense.14. How long did the man plan to stay undersea at the valley?A. For about 20 minutes.B. For about half an hour.C. For about an hour.15. What did the man think of the dive?A. Satisfying but a little regretful.B. Tired but satisfying.C. Tired but beneficial.第二部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
揭阳一中2015—2016学年度第一学期高二级(95届)英语科期中考试试卷第一部分听力理解(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)根据各段播放内容及其相关小题,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。
Conversation 11. Why is the man going to Paris?A. To attend an art show.B. To attend a meeting.C. To visit friends.2. When does the next train to Paris leave?A. At 5:15.B. At 6:35.C. At 5:45.Conversation 23.When does Mary’s party start?A. At 7:30.B. At 8:00.C. At 9:00.4. When will the woman probably leave for the party?A. At 7:30.B. At 8:00.C. At 9:00.Conversation 35. How does Linda probably feel now?A. Sorry.B.Worried.C.Happy.6. How many A’s did the woman get?A. Two.B. Four.C.Five.Conversation 47. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient.B. Nurse and patient.C. Doctor and nurse.8. Why does the man change his appointment?A. He has another appointment.B. Dr Martin had to ask for leave.C. The bad weather made him do so.9. When will the man meet Dr Martin?A. At 9:00 pm next TuesdayB. At 9:00 am next Tuesday.C. At 9:00 am this morning.Conversation 510. What does the man say about the hotel?A. It offers a free supper.B. It is far from Silver Beach.C. It has a swimming pool.11.How does the woman suggest spending the morning?A. By surfing the Internet.B. By walking along the beach.C. By swimming in the pool.12. What does the woman want to know next?A. Whether there are spare rooms.B. The breakfast time.C. The extra service.Conversation 613.Why does the man ask to go out for a dinner this week?A. For his birthday.B. For their wedding anniversary.C. For rewarding their son.14.Where are the speakers from?A. India.B. Japan.C.Italy.15. When will they go to the restaurant?A. On Monday night.B. On Friday night.C. On Saturday night .第二部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
最新【广东省揭阳一中-学年高一英语必修一综合测试题二)必修1综合测试题(二)姓名班级得分自我评价第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)(略)第二部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)21. After ______ reading the newspaper, he drank a cup of tea, had a bath and went to bed.A. finishB. finishingC. to finishD. finished22. ________ pass the entrance examination, he worked hard all day and all night.A. In order toB. In order thatC. So as toD. So that23. The woman ______ her husband to give up smoking but she failed.A. suggestedB. persuadedC. advisedD. allowed24. The sports meeting which had been decided to be held on Sunday was put off _______ the heavy rain.A. asB. sinceC. in spite ofD. because of25. Only when you do it yourself _________ it more difficult than it is expected.A. you will findB. will find youC. did you findD. will you find26. You should _______ what the teacher says in class if you don’t understand.A. set upB. set offC. set outD. set down27. The teacher told us that light _______ much faster than sound.A. travelB. travelsC. has travelledD. will travel28. He asked me _______ it would be sunny the next day but I told him _____ I didn’t know.A. that; thatB. if; thatC. that; ifD. if; if29. It was the first time that I ____ to that beautiful village andI felt so excited that I took a lot of pictures there.A. goB. was going ks5uC. have goneD. had gone30. The number of the students who attended the meeting yesterday ________ more than 400.A. wasB. wereC. will beD. has been31. The driver insisted that he _______ me home though I had told him that I liked to walk.A. sendB. sendsC. sentD. would send32. I went to see the Smiths, ________ children were my best friends.A. whoseB. theirC. whichD. that33. Jack told me that he would go back to his home country but he didn’t tell me when he ___________.A. will leaveB. leavesC. was leavingD. left34. The flowers in the garden _____ a wonderful smell and I enjoy staying here.A. give offB. give inC. give upD. give over35. It was in the factory ________ I worked when I was twenty _____ I met Linda who later became my wife.A. that; whereB. where; thatC. that; thatD. where; where第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)Have you just been fired? Are you feeling like a failure? Don’t be sorry about that. Cheer yourself up and spread your 36 . Perhaps another much better opportunity is awaiting you. 37 sometimes you don’t realize it, you’re asking to be fired.Dan Zawacki was a happy camper, selling computers for Honeywell. One holiday he was 38 creative gifts and then a good idea 39 him —sending dinners, live lobsters (龙虾) —to his favorite customers. He 40 them himself with butter and put them in the trunk of his car between the computers and started delivering. It was a huge 41. As a result, one of his customers 42 they go into the lobster business together. Dan laughed. Still, this landlocked computer salesman 43 get the idea of lobsters out of his 44 . Why not turn this into a hobby and 45 a few extra dollars? While on a job assignment in Chicago, he 46 a local radio station to give him a few plugs (插座) in 47 for some lobsters. Unfortunately, his boss’s boss heard his prize salesman 48 lobsters, not computers. No surprisingly, Dan was let go. After 49 the company’s car, he started to think maybe this was a 50 . Playing with his phone that night, Dan tried dialing 1-800-LIVE-LOB. The 51 was available (可利用的), and Dan the Lobstermanwas born. T oday, 20 years later, Dan is still selling dinners, through hi s company, Lobster Gram. And he couldn’t be 52 .Many people who have been fired have found ways back to fulfilling 53 . And they all learned that the pain and humiliation (羞辱) are temporary (暂时的). So do not be afraid to move 54 and try your wings. Gather your support system. Persevere! Firing doe sn’t mean your life is over. It might turn out to be the 55 thing that ever happened to you.36. A. dreams B. wings C. needs D. minds37. A. Because B. When C. Though D. If38. A. searching for B. making upC. giving awayD. thinking up39. A. came about B. took placeC. went onD. occurred to40. A. packaged B. sold C. tied D. placed41. A. matter B. business C. failure D. success42. A. said B. thoughtC. suggestedD. ordered43. A. couldn’t B. mustn’tC. shouldn’tD. wouldn’t44. A. heart B. mind C. head D. eye45. A. make B. get C. gather D. spend46. A. permitted B. hopedC. persuadedD. suggested47. A. change B. exchangeC. placeD. need48. A. hunting B. seeking C. collecting D. selling49. A. selling B. paying C. returning D. using50. A. thing B. sign C. pity D. pleasure51. A. amount B. figure C. note D. number52. A. happier B. worse C. lower D. higher53. A. jobs B. wishes C. careers D. promises54. A. back B. aside C. away D. on55. A. worst B. best C. happiest D. biggest第三部分阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)AWhen he was a young man, Knute Axelbrod wanted to learn many languages, to know all about history, and to become wise by reading great books. He got married when he was eighteen. After that he had a family to support and had little time to study.Finally he had a farm and a great many animals, but then he was already sixty-three years old. His wife was dead, and his children had grown up and moved away. He was unneeded and alone.He built a small house, in which he cooked his own meals and read many books from the public library. He felt that he had never been so free in his life.Among the books there was a novel about a college student. The novel told how the student won high honours in his studies and sports. There were also descriptions of the interesting life at the university.After he finished this novel at three o’clock one morning in his sixty-fourth year of life, Knute Axelbrod decided that he would go to college. All his life he had wanted to learn, and nowhe had plenty of time.In order to pass the examination, he studied for many hours each day. He already knew some of the subjects from his reading. But Latin was especially difficult for him. At last he forced himself to believe he was ready. After buying some new clothes, he went to that college by train. He succeeded in passing the examination and became a college student.56. Knute Axelbrod felt he had too much free time ____.A. when he had a farm and lived a rich lifeB. when he nee dn’t support his familyC. because he was very old and couldn’t walk aroundD. because he didn’t have to study57. Which of the following statements is NOT true? ks5uA. Knute Axelbrod decided to go to college when he was sixty-four.B. Knute Axelbrod decided to go to college after he read a novel.C. Knute Axelbrod decided to go to college because he had much free time.D. Knute Axelbrod had much time to study after he got married.58. What was the difficulty about Knute Axelbrod’s going to college?A. He never read about the subjects.B. He was too old.C. He didn’t like to study.D. He was weak in Latin.59. What does the author want to tell us through this story?A. You’re never too old to learn.B. Good, better, best. Own is best.C. A good beginning is half done.D. Like father, like son.BEver since Jonathan had set up a house in Compton Street, he had looked after it very carefully. He worked hard in the garden every Sunday and set out to impress the neighbours with his flower beds and lawn. Before he left the house in the mornings, he carefully closed all the doors downstairs, opened some windows to let the air in and locked the front gate. Everything Jonathan did was tidy and systematic.One summer evening Jonathan returned home as usual at five minutes to seven precisely (正好). When he opened the front gate, he immediately noticed something strange. There was a heavy footprint in the earth in one of the flower beds. Jonathan was just going to blame the milkman or the postman when he noticed that one of the curtains in the front room downstairs was out of place. Jonathan never left anything out of place.He walked up to the front door and opened it quietly. The front-room door was half-open. Jonathan studied it thoughtfully, wondering if he had forgotten to close it that morning. He had never forgotten before. He stepped silently across the hall to the door and looked inside the room. The shadow of a man was clearly reflected on the far wall in the evening sunlight. He had obviously been standing behind the door since Jonathan’s return. Jonathan grabbed the door-handle, slammed the door and turned the key. Then he calmly picked up the telephone in the hall and set about calling the police.Three minutes later the police arrived. Jonathan was a little annoyed that he had to have dinner later than usual, but on the whole he felt quite pleased with himself.60. The first paragraph mainly tells us that Jonathan was ___.A. a hard-working manB. a kind personC. rather set in his living waysD. very clever61. The underlined word “systematic” in Paragraph 1 probably means “___________”.A. excitingB. interestingC. orderlyD. funny62. What made Jonathan feel strange immediately he opened the front gate?A. He couldn’t open the door.B. There was a heavy footprint in the earth in one flower bed.C. The curtain was broken.D. The front-room door was half-open.63. Jonathan realized that a thief had broken in after he found that ___________.A. there was a heavy footprint in the earthB. the curtain was out of placeC. the front-room door was half-openD. a shadow of a man was clearly reflected on the wall64. In the end Jonathan was a little annoyed because ____.A. he had to change his habits a littleB. he caught the thief finallyC. the thief stole many of his flowersD. the police came too lateCMarcia, aged 62, a former high school history teacher, issemi-retired in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., but that does not mean she has slowed down. She is a substitute teacher (代课老师), a traveler and very busy with lectures. “I like to keep up with the educationa l system,” she said.In September, she went to One Day University, a daylong class. For eight hours, Marcia and about 200 others learned subjects like “Psychology and Creativity: Geniuses, Madmen and You” or “American Studies: Crisis on the College Campus” and “Bioethics: Medicine, Law and Morality” and got a self-help lunch and a wine and cheese reception.Marcia is not alone in her class for educational sustenance (支持), especially among those 50 or older. Continuing education —that is, noncredit (无学分的) courses or classes taken after formal education —is a $6 billion business, according to William A. Draves, president of Learning Resources Network. That number is up from $4 billion two years ago. He expects the industry to hit $8 billion by 2011. (While most continuing education courses are from nonprofit organizations, about 100 providers, like One Day University, the Learning Annex and Colorado Free University, in Denver, are for profit.)Participation went up to 44 percent in 2005, from 40 percent in 1995, according to a 2005 survey conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics. About 47 percent of 50- to 54-year-olds took some kind of course; 30 percent of 55- to 64-year-olds; and 23 percent of those 65 and older.65. We can learn from the passage that __________.A. Marcia studied the continuing education subjects for 8 hours a dayB. continuing education is formal educationC. the number of the continuing education receivers was 4billion in 2005D. Marcia slowed down after she retired from a high school66. From the passage we know ____ is / are nonprofit.A. One Day UniversityB. the Learning AnnexC. Colorado Free UniversityD. most continuing education courses67. According to the passage, the participants of continuing education are mostly ________.A. 40-50 years oldB. 50-54 years oldC. 47-50 years oldD. over 6568. The passage is mainly about _____________.A. the lives of old peopleB. Marcia’s lifeC. old people’s continuing educationD. One Day UniversityDMobile phones costing less than $15 will be available in developing countries by 2008, Motorola Chairman David Brown said.If mobile phones can be sold that cheaply, it could lead to another 100 million people a year getting their first phones, he said.。
2016年揭阳市高一英语上期终试卷(有答案和解释)2015―2016学年度高中一年级第一学期英语科期终质检试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
试卷共10页,答题卡共2页。
满分:150分,考试时间:120分钟。
考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。
第Ⅰ卷注意事项: 1. 答第Ⅰ卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在本试卷上,否则无效。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分) 做题时,现将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Whenaretheygoingtoleave? A.At3:15. B.At4:15.C.At2:45. 2.WhatisJoyBush? A.Acomputer maker.B.Abookseller.C.Awriter. 3.What does thewomansayaboutSusan?A.Shehasn’tgonecampingforweeks. B.Shelikeslongcampingtr ips. C.Ittakesher a longtimetoplanhercamping. 4.Whatdoesthemanmean? A.Heletsher goaway. B.Hewill get closertoher. C.Hecanhearherverywell. 5.Whataretheytalkingabout? A.Christmastree.B.Christmas dinner. C.Christmasgifts.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。
2015—2016学年度高中一年级第一学期英语科期终质检试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
试卷共10页,答题卡共2页。
满分:150分,考试时间:120分钟。
考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。
第Ⅰ卷注意事项:1. 答第Ⅰ卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在本试卷上,否则无效。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,现将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Whenaretheygoingtoleave?A.At3:15.B.At 4:15.C.At2:45.2.WhatisJoyBush?A.Acomputer maker.B.Abookseller.C.Awriter.3.What does thewomansayaboutSusan?A.Shehasn’tgonecampingforweeks.B.Shelikeslongcampingtrips.C.Ittakesher a longtimetoplanher camping.4.Whatdoesthemanmean?A.Heletsher goaway.B.Hewill get closer toher.C.Hecanhearherverywell.5.Whataretheytalkingabout?A.Christmastree.B.Christmas dinner.C.Christmasgifts.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2015—2016学年度第一学期期中两校联考英语科试题注意事项:1. 本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。
2. 答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卷相应的位置上。
3. 全部答案应在答题卷上完成,答在本试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后,将答题卷交回。
第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWhen traveling, it’s important to learn about the customs and etiquette of the global village. What we consider polite behavior at home isn't always accepted outside our borders.●Etiquette of Gift GivingGift giving should be a happy, positive experience. When selecting a present for someone in Netherlands, don't purchase fancy kitchen knives or scissors. Giving sharp, pointy objects as gifts is considered unlucky. Be careful when presenting flowers to a friend or a business partner in Russia. Yellow blooms suggest cheat or a relationship break up. Traditionally, red carnations are placed on the tombs of the dead. Writing cards or notes while visiting South Korea, be mindful of your pen's ink color. Writing a person's name in red ink traditionally suggests that the person has passed away-an important point to remember when giving a birthday card.●Eating CustomsBeing early or on time is viewed as being rude, too eager or even greedy in Venezuela. If you are invited to someone's home for a meal, it's recommended that you arrive 10 minutes later than the requested time. When having a meal in Egypt, don’t use the salt shaker (盐瓶). It's insulting to your host to spread salt on your food, which means that you find the meal terrible. Japan is a very polite nation, and their fondness for etiquette extends to the use of chopsticks. According to Japanese custom, if you're in the middle of eating, use the opposite end of your chopsticks to secure food from a shared plate. When doing business in Turkey, it’s the custom for your host to pay for your meal. Requests to split the bill won’t be accepted. If you would like to pay your fair share, Turks recommend inviting your host to a follow-up meal.1. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Giving a fancy kitchen knife to a friend from Russia is a good choice.B. You can use blue ink to write notes to your friend from South Korea.C. Dining with Japanese, one can use either end of the chopsticks to get food from shared plates.D. Invited to a meal, one should arrive earlier to show respect for the host.2. What does the underlined word “insulting” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Respectful.B. Challenging.C. Indifferent.D. Offensive.3. Where is this passage probably from?A. A news report.B. A travel essay.C. A culture column.D. A food magazine.BStudents from Florida International University in Miami walked on water Thursday for a class assignment. To do it, they wore aquatic (水上的)shoes they designed and created.Alex Quinones was the first to make it to the other side of a 175-foot lake on campus in record time—just over a minute. Quinones, who wore oversized boat-like shoes,also won last year and will receive $ 500. Students had to wear the aquati c shoes and make it across the lake in order to earn an “A” on the assignment for Architecture Professor Jaime Canaves, Materials and Methods Construction Class. “It's traditional in a school of architecture to do boats out of cardboard for a boat race. I thought our students were a little bit more special than that,” Canaves said. “We decided to do the walk on water event to take it to the next level.”A total of 79 students competed in the race this year in 41 teams. Only 10 teams failed to cross the lake. Others who fell got back up and made it to the end. The race is open to all students and anyone in the community. The youngest person to ever participate was a 9-year-old girl who competed in place of her mother, while the oldest was a 67-year-old female.A large crowd on campus joined Canaves as he cheered on the racers. He shouted encouraging words, but also laughed as some unsteadily made their way to the end.“A part of this is for them to have more understanding of designing and make it work better,” he said. It is also a lesson in life for the students.“Anything, including walking on water, is possible, if you do the research,test it and go through the design process seriously.”4. For what purpose did the students take part in the race?A. To go across the lake to school.B. To test their balance on the water.C. To pass Professor Canaves’ class.D. To win the prize money of $ 500.5. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The students wore shoes distributed by Professor Canaves to walk across the lake.B. The students who fell into the water were criticized seriously by the Professor.C. Most students finished the class assignment successfully.D. The students took part in the race to challenge their physical abilities.6. What can we infer from the passage?A. Alex Quinones is a top student in the university.B. It’s a custom for the people in the community to get involved in student activities.C. The student who made it to the end in the race would succeed in their professionalcareer.D. Professor Canaves attaches importance to hands-on learning experience.7. The purpose of the passage is to ___________.A. show his approval of the unique teaching styleB. report an interesting assignmentC. inspire teachers to be more creativeD. encourage more people to take part in the raceCSince Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest, Mount Qomolangma’s peak is no longer a lonely place and is turning into a trash heap.So far, more than 350 climbers have successfully reached the peak. And they have complained about waiting for hours in the bottlenecks (狭窄路段) on the way to the peak, a situation that isn’t just uncomfortable —it’s cold and windy up there — but downright dangerous. If bad weather strikes, climbers can and do die.As a matter of fact, the dangerous crowds aren’t the only problem on Qomolangma. All those climbers need to bring a lot of gear—and much of it ends up being left on the mountain, sometimes even the peak itself. Mount Qo molangma is becoming the world’s largest dump. Here’s mountaineer Mark Jenkins writing in National Geographic about the state of Qomolangma: “The two standard routes, the Northeast Ridge and the Southeast Ridge, are disgustingly polluted with oxygen cans a nd torn tents everywhere.”But the good news is that some mountaineers are taking it upon themselves to clean up Qomolangma. Mountianeer Paul Thelen and his friend Eberhard Schaaf are part of the annual Eco Everest Expedition, which has been cleaning up ru bbish from base camps to the peak since 2008. So far they’ve collected over 13 tons of garbage.Some of that rubbish is even being used for a higher purpose. As part of the Mount Everest 8844 Art Project, a group of 15 artists from Nepal collected 1.5 tons of garbage brought down the mountain by climbers. They’ve transformed the cans and oxygen tanks—and in one case, part of the remains of a helicopter—into 74 pieces of art that have already gone on exhibition in Nepal’s capital. Part of the profit from sales will go to the Everest Peakeers Association, which has helped collect tons of rubbish on the slopes of the mountain.8. What do we learn about the bottlenecks on the way to Mount Qomolangma’s peak?A. They are relatively safe.B. They are often crowded.C. They are very easy to pass.D. They are sites of base camps.9. What does the underlined word “gear” mean?A. Equipment for climbing mountains.B. The food climbers brought onto the mountain.C. Some important machines used for the bottlenecks.D. Some rubbish found on the mountain.10. The group of 15 Nepali artists_________.A.created works of art using rubbish from QomolangmaB. were employed by the Everest Peakeers AssociationC. climbed Qomolangma and collected 1.5 tons of trashD. painted 74 beautiful pictures of Mount Qomolangma’s peak11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Eco Everest Expedition Proves SuccessfulB. Qomolangma Has Become A Huge MessC. Test Yourself Against QomolangmaD. Recycle Rubbish On QomolangmaDI was sure that I was to be killed. I became terribly nervous. I fumbled (摸索) in my pockets to see if there were any cigarettes, which had escaped their search. I found one and because of my shaking hands, I could barely get it to my lips. But I had no matches. They had taken those. I looked through the bars at the guard. He did not make eye contact with me. I called out to him “Have you got a light?” He looked at me, shrugged and came over to light my cigarette. As he came close and lit the match, his eyes unconsciously locked with mine. At that moment, I smiled. I don’t know wh y I did that. Perhaps it was nervousness, perhaps it was because, when you get very close, one to another, it is very hard not to smile. In any case, I smiled. In that instant, it was as though a spark jumped across the gap between our two hearts, our two human souls. I know he didn’t want to, but my smile leaped through the bars and caused a smile on his lips, too. He lit my cigarette but stayed near, looking at me directly in the eyes and continuing to smile.I kept smiling at him, now thinking of him as a person and not just a guard. "Do you have kids?" he asked. “Yes, here, here.” I took out my wallet and nervously fumbled for the pictures of my family. He, too, took out the pictures of his family and began to talk about his plans and hopes for them. My eyes were filledwith tears. I said that I feared that I’d never see my family again, never have the chance to see them grow up. Tears came to his eyes, too. Suddenly, without another word, he unlocked my cell and silently led me out. Out of the prison, quietly and by back routes, out of the town. There, at the edge of town, he released me. And without another word, he turned back toward the town.12. What do we know about the man from the passage?A. He had lost contact with his family.B. He had been forbidden to smoke.C. He had been searched.D. He had killed someone.13. Why did the man want to smoke cigarettes?A. Because he was sure he was to be killed.B. Because he wanted the guard to set him free.C. Because he wanted to ease his nervousness.D. Because he was a regular heavy smoker.14. What can we infer from the story?A. The guard freed him in the prison.B. The man smiled to please the guard.C. The guard set the man free with permission.D. The man was surprised to be set free.15. What is the most important factor in saving the man’s life?A. The smile.B. The cigarette.C. The tears.D. The wallet.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分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。
揭阳一中2015~2016学年度高一级第一学期第二次阶段考试英语第一部分听力(共两节,满分15分)第一节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)Section AIn this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.Conversation 11. How are the speakers going to the meeting?A. By taxiB. By busC. By subway2. How much should the speakers pay?A. Four dollarsB. Five dollarsC. Six dollarsConversation 23. Where would the woman like to go first?A. The mountainB. The seasideC. The lake4. How long will the sightseeing last?A. One dayB. A weekC. One monthConversation 35. What are the speaker doing?A. They’re preparing for a move.B. They’re making a shopping list.C. They’re moving their house.6. What does the woman suggest doing?A. Having a yard sale.B. Renting a large truck.C. Avoiding moving things. Conversation 47. How much is a red rose?A. 2 dollarsB. 3 dollarsC. 24 dollars8. How many red roses will the man buy?A. 12B. 24C. 369. What other things can the man get?A. ChocolateB. Blue rosesC. A purseConversation 510. What does the woman find difficult?A. SpeakingB. ReadingC. Listening第二节听取信息 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)Section BIn this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.A brief 11 of Jackson1. Born on May 27, 12 and grew up on a farm2. Started working at the age of fourteenHis first real job was a(n) 133. His favorite sport — 144. He will start working as a volunteer firefighter 15 to give back to the community he lives in. 第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
注意事项:1.选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案,答案答在试题卷上无效.2.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必须写在答卷上各题目指定区域内相应位置上;不准使用铅笔和涂改液.不按以上要求作答的答案无效.第一部分:听力(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to drink?A. Coke.B. Coffee.C. Water.2. What was the man doing when the phone rang?A. Taking a shower.B. Cleaning the floor.C. Doing the laundry.3. When did the woman arrive?A. On March 2nd.B. On March 5th.C. On March 8th.4. Where do the speakers plan to meet?A. At the cinema.B. In the bank.C. Outside Town Hall.5. What does the woman want to do?A. Sing a song.B. Listen to a song.C. Find out the name of a song. 第二节听下面5段对话或对白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置,听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题。
每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分15分)第一节力理解(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)根据各段播放内容及其相关小题,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1-2题。
1.Why will the man go to the center of the city.A.To do some shoppingB. To pick up his motherC. To take the woman there2.When will the two speakers meet tomorrow?A.At 10:00 this morningB. At 10:00 tomorrow morningC. At 10:00 tomorrow evening听第二段对话,回答3-4题。
3.What does the man think of his coats?A.Too poorly made B. Very expensive C. Not suitable4. Why did the woman call the man yesterday?A. To invite him to a picnic.B. To invite him to a fashion show.C. To ask him about a fashion show.听第三段对话,回答5-6题。
5. What does the man want to drink?A. Ice cold waterB. TeaC. Hot water6. What will the man and his friend probably do next?A. Order something to drink.B. Wait for their friends.C. Order right away.听第四段对话,回答7-8题。
必修1综合测试题(二)姓名班级得分自我评价第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)(略)第二部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)21. After ______ reading the newspaper, he drank a cup of tea, had a bath and went to bed.A. finishB. finishingC. to finishD. finished22. ________ pass the entrance examination, he worked hard all day and all night.A. In order toB. In order thatC. So as toD. So that23. The woman ______ her husband to give up smoking but she failed.A. suggestedB. persuadedC. advisedD. allowed24. The sports meeting which had been decided to be held on Sunday was put off _______ the heavy rain.A. asB. sinceC. in spite ofD. because of25. Only when you do it yourself _________ it more difficult than it is expected.A. you will findB. will find youC. did you findD. will you find26. You should _______ what the teacher says in class if you don’t understand.A. set upB. set offC. set outD. set down27. The teacher told us that light _______ much faster than sound.A. travelB. travelsC. has travelledD. will travel28. He asked me _______ it would be sunny the next day but I told him _____ I didn’t know.A. that; thatB. if; thatC. that; ifD. if; if29. It was the first time that I ____ to that beautiful village and I felt so excited that I took a lot of pictures there.A. goB. was going ks5uC. have goneD. had gone30. The number of the students who attended the meeting yesterday ________ more than 400.A. wasB. wereC. will beD. has been31. The driver insisted that he _______ me home though I had told him that I liked to walk.A. sendB. sendsC. sentD. would send32. I went to see the Smiths, ________ children were my best friends.A. whoseB. theirC. whichD. that33. Jack told me that he would go back to his home country but he didn’t tell me when he ___________.A. will leaveB. leavesC. was leavingD. left34. The flowers in the garden _____ a wonderful smell and I enjoy staying here.A. give offB. give inC. give upD. give over35. It was in the factory ________ I worked when I was twenty _____ I met Linda who later became my wife.A. that; whereB. where; thatC. that; thatD. where; where第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)Have you just been fired? Are you feeling like a failure? Don’t be sorry about that. Cheer yourself up and spread your 36 . Perhaps another much better opportunity is awaiting you. 37 sometimes you don’t realize it, you’re asking to be fired.Dan Zawacki was a happy camper, selling computers for Honeywell. One holiday he was 38 creative gifts and then a good idea 39 him —sending dinners, live lobsters (龙虾) —to his favorite customers. He 40 them himself with butter and put them in the trunk of his car between the computers and started delivering. It was a huge 41. As a result, one of his customers 42 they go into the lobster business together. Dan laughed. Still, this landlocked computer salesman 43 get the idea of lobsters out of his 44 . Why not turn this into a hobby and 45 a few extra dollars? While on a job assignment in Chicago, he 46 a local radio station to give him a few plugs (插座) in 47 for some lobsters. Unfortunately, his boss’s boss heard his prize salesman 48 lobsters, not computers. No surprisingly, Dan was let go. After 49 the company’s car, he started to think maybe this was a 50 . Playing with his phone that night, Dan tried dialing 1-800-LIVE-LOB. The 51 was available (可利用的), and Dan the Lobsterman was born. Today, 20 years later, Dan is still selling dinners, through his company, Lobster Gram. And he couldn’t be 52 .Many people who have been fired have found ways back to fulfilling 53 . And they all learned that the pain and humiliation (羞辱) are temporary (暂时的). So do not be afraid to move 54 and try your wings. Gather your support system. Persevere! Firing doe sn’t mean your life is over. It might turn out to be the 55 thing that ever happened to you.36. A. dreams B. wings C. needs D. minds37. A. Because B. When C. Though D. If38. A. searching for B. making upC. giving awayD. thinking up39. A. came about B. took placeC. went onD. occurred to40. A. packaged B. sold C. tied D. placed41. A. matter B. business C. failure D. success42. A. said B. thoughtC. suggestedD. ordered43. A. couldn’t B. mustn’tC. shouldn’tD. wouldn’t44. A. heart B. mind C. head D. eye45. A. make B. get C. gather D. spend46. A. permitted B. hopedC. persuadedD. suggested47. A. change B. exchangeC. placeD. need48. A. hunting B. seeking C. collecting D. selling49. A. selling B. paying C. returning D. using50. A. thing B. sign C. pity D. pleasure51. A. amount B. figure C. note D. number52. A. happier B. worse C. lower D. higher53. A. jobs B. wishes C. careers D. promises54. A. back B. aside C. away D. on55. A. worst B. best C. happiest D. biggest第三部分阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)AWhen he was a young man, Knute Axelbrod wanted to learn many languages, to know all about history, and to become wise by reading great books. He got married when he was eighteen. After that he had a family to support and had little time to study.Finally he had a farm and a great many animals, but then he was already sixty-three years old. His wife was dead, and his children had grown up and moved away. He was unneeded and alone.He built a small house, in which he cooked his own meals and read many books from the public library. He felt that he had never been so free in his life.Among the books there was a novel about a college student. The novel told how the student won high honours in his studies and sports. There were also descriptions of the interesting life at the university.After he finished this novel at three o’clock one morning in his sixty-fourth year of life, Knute Axelbrod decided that he would go to college. All his life he had wanted to learn, and now he had plenty of time.In order to pass the examination, he studied for many hours each day. He already knew some of the subjects from his reading. But Latin was especially difficult for him. At last he forced himself to believe he was ready. After buying some new clothes, he went to that college by train. He succeeded in passing the examination and became a college student.56. Knute Axelbrod felt he had too much free time ____.A. when he had a farm and lived a rich lifeB. when he needn’t support his familyC. because he was very old and couldn’t walk aroundD. because he didn’t have to study57. Which of the following statements is NOT true? ks5uA. Knute Axelbrod decided to go to college when he was sixty-four.B. Knute Axelbrod decided to go to college after he read a novel.C. Knute Axelbrod decided to go to college because he had much free time.D. Knute Axelbrod had much time to study after he got married.58. What was the difficulty about Knute Axelbrod’s going to college?A. He never read about the subjects.B. He was too old.C. He didn’t like to study.D. He was weak in Latin.59. What does the author want to tell us through this story?A. You’re never too old to learn.B. Good, better, best. Own is best.C. A good beginning is half done.D. Like father, like son.BEver since Jonathan had set up a house in Compton Street, he had looked after it very carefully. He worked hard in the garden every Sunday and set out to impress the neighbours with his flower beds and lawn. Before he left the house in the mornings, he carefully closed all the doors downstairs, opened some windows to let the air in and locked the front gate. Everything Jonathan did was tidy and systematic.One summer evening Jonathan returned home as usual at five minutes to seven precisely (正好). When he opened the front gate, he immediately noticed something strange. There was a heavy footprint in the earth in one of the flower beds. Jonathan was just going to blame the milkman or the postman when he noticed that one of the curtains in the front room downstairs was out of place. Jonathan never left anything out of place.He walked up to the front door and opened it quietly. The front-room door was half-open. Jonathan studied it thoughtfully, wondering if he had forgotten to close it that morning. He had never forgotten before. He stepped silently across the hall to the door and looked inside the room. The shadow of a man was clearly reflected on the far wall in the evening sunlight. He had obviously been standing behind the door since Jonathan’s return. Jonathan grabbed the door-handle, slammed the door and turned the key. Then he calmly picked up the telephone in the hall and set about calling the police.Three minutes later the police arrived. Jonathan was a little annoyed that he had to have dinner later than usual, but on the whole he felt quite pleased with himself.60. The first paragraph mainly tells us that Jonathan was ___.A. a hard-working manB. a kind personC. rather set in his living waysD. very clever61. The underlined word “systematic” in Paragraph 1 probably means “___________”.A. excitingB. interestingC. orderlyD. funny62. What made Jonathan feel strange immediately he opened the front gate?A. He couldn’t open the door.B. There was a heavy footprint in the earth in one flower bed.C. The curtain was broken.D. The front-room door was half-open.63. Jonathan realized that a thief had broken in after he found that ___________.A. there was a heavy footprint in the earthB. the curtain was out of placeC. the front-room door was half-openD. a shadow of a man was clearly reflected on the wall64. In the end Jonathan was a little annoyed because ____.A. he had to change his habits a littleB. he caught the thief finallyC. the thief stole many of his flowersD. the police came too lateCMarcia, aged 62, a former high school history teacher, is semi-retired in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., but that does not mean she has slowed down. She is a substitute teacher (代课老师), a traveler and very busy with lectures. “I like to keep up with the educationa l system,” she said.In September, she went to One Day University, a daylong class. For eight hours, Marcia and about 200 others learned subjects like “Psychology and Creativity: Geniuses, Madmen and You” or “American Studies: Crisis on the College Campus” and “Bioethics: Medicine, Law and Morality” and got a self-help lunch and a wine and cheese reception.Marcia is not alone in her class for educational sustenance (支持), especially among those 50 or older. Continuing education —that is, noncredit (无学分的) courses or classes taken after formal education —is a $6 billion business, according to William A. Draves, president of Learning Resources Network. That number is up from $4 billion two years ago. He expects the industry to hit $8 billion by 2011. (While most continuing education courses are from nonprofit organizations, about 100 providers, like One Day University, the Learning Annex and Colorado Free University, in Denver, are for profit.)Participation went up to 44 percent in 2005, from 40 percent in 1995, according to a 2005 survey conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics. About 47 percent of 50- to 54-year-olds took some kind of course; 30 percent of 55- to 64-year-olds; and 23 percent of those 65 and older.65. We can learn from the passage that __________.A. Marcia studied the continuing education subjects for 8 hours a dayB. continuing education is formal educationC. the number of the continuing education receivers was 4 billion in 2005D. Marcia slowed down after she retired from a high school66. From the passage we know ____ is / are nonprofit.A. One Day UniversityB. the Learning AnnexC. Colorado Free UniversityD. most continuing education courses67. According to the passage, the participants of continuing education are mostly ________.A. 40-50 years oldB. 50-54 years oldC. 47-50 years oldD. over 6568. The passage is mainly about _____________.A. the lives of old peopleB. Marcia’s lifeC. old people’s continuing educationD. One Day UniversityDMobile phones costing less than $15 will be available in developing countries by 2008, Motorola Chairman David Brown said.If mobile phones can be sold that cheaply, it could lead to another 100 million people a year getting their first phones, he said.The low price of the cellphones is partly because of chip (芯片) factories’promises to supply inexpensive silicon parts, Brown said.Speaking at the UK-based Institution of Engineering and Technology, Brown said that “it’s beginning to look as if $15 mobile phones might be available by around 2008”.Brown pointed out that a study by the London School of Economics “found a 10% increase in mobile phones brought a 0.6% increase in total domestic (家用的) product”.“That’s a huge number. It’s about a fifth of the average (平均的) yearly total world GDP growth,”Brown said.Brown said developing countries’governments now need to be persuaded not to tax mobile phones as luxury (奢侈) goods.He said that in 14 out of the 50 developing countries, taxes take up more than 20% of the total cost of owning and using a mobile phone.“The association’s economic experts believe that if low-cost mobile phones could be free from import duties and sales taxes,” Brown said, “up to 930 million additional low-cost mobile phones could be connected in the 50 developing countries they studied between now and 2010.” 69. According to the passage, _______ affect / affects the price of mobile phones.A. import duties, sales taxes and the price of silicon partsB. the economy of the countryC. the experts’ words and sales taxesD. the average yearly total world GDP70. According to Brown’s words, if a mobile phone is sold at $1,000 in India, taxes probably take up ____.A. $100B. $6C. $200D. $1571. The quotation (引用) marks are used in the underlined sentence because _______________.A. the sentence is not trueB. the sentence talks about a special nameC. it’s quoted from another passageD. it is a proverb72. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?A. If cellphones cost less than $15, cellphone companies could gain 100 million more customers a year.B. The $15 cellphones are made in the UK, so they are cheap.C. Mobile phones are expensive at present partly because of heavy import duties.D. It is not certain that mobile phones costing less than $15 will be available by 2008.ELike all great cities, New York has its unique atmosphere. The events of September 11, 2001, when terrorists (恐怖分子) crashed planes into the World Trade Center, didn’t decrease (减少) this atmosphere, but caused the world to focus on the city and made the term “New Yorker”global. When the two towers were destroyed, worldwide support washed over the whole city. In people’s minds, New York was not only a fast moving city with a lot of crime and violence. In those dark days, the city lived up to the slogan (口号) “Nothing unimportant ever happens in New York” and strangers helped and encouraged each other.This is the city that produced the first US President, George Washington, and attracted millions of immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known as a major cultural andfinancial (金融的) center, it is also a center of fashion, art, publishing, theater, and advertising. New Yorkers are famous for their diversity and strength of character. For some visitors, their special “New York moment”comes when they see a street or building made familiar by movies or television, like AnAffairtoRememberor Friendsor Seinfeld. You can see these real places, such as the Fifth Avenue, Sutton Place, and the 59th Street Bridge in famous movies.Some of people experience a moment of sudden magic when in New York. Discovering New York’s cities-within-the-city, such as Mulberry Street in Little Italy, Mott Street in Chinatown, and SoHo, will also make you feel excited. Other places include Wall Street, the Empire State Building, and the Statue of Liberty. A new one has also been added to this list of must-see places, “Ground Zero”, the site of the World Trade Center. Many visitors come to leave flowers or pay their respect.73. What still stays after the events of September 11, 2001?A. The unique atmosphere.B. The World Trade Center.C. The encouraging slogan. ks5uD. The worldwide support.74. Which of the following statements can represent the character of “New Yorkers”?A. They fight against crime and violence.B. They live on the worldwide support.C. They helped and encouraged each other in those dark days.D. They were frightened by the terrorists in those dark days.75. We can infer from the passage that New York is ______.A. the capital of the United StatesB. a popular place for making moviesC. well known for its arts, fashion, weather, crime and violenceD. a major cultural, political and financial center第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)Two months after returning at America from Germany, I took 76.part in a college course for the French. Since I had learned 77.to say German well in Germany, I thought it might 78.be interested to begin studying another language. At the 79.first class, the teacher asked us do a pronunciation exercise 80.in it he would say a word or two in French and each 81.student would do their best to copy. When he got to me, 82.he kept have me say more words and I finally asked him 83.why. “I find it great fun,” he answers,“in 25 years of teaching84.at school, it’s the first time I’ve heard an American speak85.French with a German accent.”第二节书面表达(满分25分)根据下面的提示写一篇记叙文,介绍一下邰丽华。
揭阳第一中学2015-2016学年度第一学期阶段考试英语考试时间:100分钟注意事项:1. 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
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第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWell-written reviews of books, music, movies, and other products can arouse people’s interest. When writing a review, concentrate on exactly what you like or don’t like. Give examples of strengths and weaknesses, be de scriptive and provide background information on an author, director, actor or musician, if possible. Find professional reviews in magazines or newspapers and see how reviewers deal with their topic, but be sure to express your own voice in your review.Grammar Hint for Reviews: When describing a book, movie, album or anything else, use the present tense.Book ReviewsDiscuss an author’s technique, strengths and weaknesses instead of focusing on the plot. Does the story flow? Is there a strong sense of character and place? Did you stay up until dawn to finish it? Is it good reading for teenagers? What influence did it have on you and why? If you’ve read other books by the same author, discuss how this book compares.Movie ReviewsThink of the major Oscar categories and consider the performances, music, lighting and setting, etc. Do these work together? Did some hold up while others didn’t? If the movie is based on a book, discuss whether one is better than the other and why. If the movie is a remake, compare the film to its original. Remember that a well-written movie review should discuss strengths and weaknesses. Some readers may not have seen a movie yet, so don’t give away an exciting scene or the ending!College ReviewsBegin by providing an overview of the college, including location, size and a description of the campus and/or dorm life. Think about all aspects of your college visit. What academic, athletic and after-class programs are available? What are the students like? What makes the college different from others? Every school has strengths and weaknesses. Be objective. Consider what the school has to offer and who might enjoy or benefit the most from attending it.1. When writing a review, you ________.A. cannot refer to any previous reviewB. must express your own views and opinionsC. must provide some information about the authorD. needn’t give any examples to support your views2. Which aspects should be included in all three reviews?A. Programs and scenes.B. Plot and character.C. Strengths and weaknessesD. Location and description.3. Where can you probably find the passage?A. In a personal diary.B. In an official report.C. In a popular magazine.D. In a tourist guidebook.BThe stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a dangerous genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that should be kept secret—especially those that embarrass someone else.Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.Honesty and openness is important: It proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do not have to be restricted to our mistakes.Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.4.What’s the function of the example in Paragraph 2?A. It reflects that people are concerned about the spread of Ebola.B. It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.C. It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.D. It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.5.One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _______.A. story-sharing highlights the importance of hard workB. people are used to exposing their weaknessesC. people sometimes have no courage to share their storiesD. some stories make people feel sad6.Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?A. freedB. brokenC. unfoldedD. untouched7. The writer aims to convince us to _______.A. be open to people close to you by sharing some secretsB. share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselvesC. remove the dangers that can be caused by untold storiesD. realize the importance of being honest when making friendsC“Beauty is only skin deep.” This expression means that beauty is only a temporary surface quality. And some beauty products can cause lasting damage that goes far below the surface of the skin.In the United States, many people use sunlight and non-natural light to darken their skin. Health experts advise a gainst what is called “tanning” because of its links to skin cancer. In the African country of Senegal(塞内加尔), some women take health risks trying to do just the opposite.An average beauty supply shop in Dakar has many kinds of skin-lightening creams and soaps. The World Health Organization says that 25% of Senegalese Women use skin-lightening production on a usual basis. These products can contain chemicals, like mercury(汞) , hydroquinone (对苯二酚),etc. These are dangerous ingredients that can cause cancer and possibly other physical damage to the skin. They can actually burn the eyes and skin.Shop worker Adama Diagne advises her visitors to avoid the stronger products that promise fast results. She uses a cream that is made from carrots and not the strong chemical, hydroquinone.She says that it is a personal choice and that no one pressures her. She says that some women want to be black every day. But for her, she likes to be a shade of brown.Women in Senegal say they lighten their skin for the same reason that women all over the world make changes to their appearance. They say they want to look beautiful, to find a husband, or to stand out in a crowd or simple to look great for a special event.This thinking troubles Senegalese film-maker Khardiata Pouye Sall. So, she made “This Color That Bothers Me,”a film about the subject of skin lightening. She said, “I used the most shocking images so that women would see the dangers. It is hard to understand why a woman says that dark skin is not beautiful. It is in their heads. They want to please a man, to be loved or they want to please society, to succeed.”Ms. Sall says the government needs to better control the marketing and sale of skin-lightening products. But she adds that education is the best way to persuade people against using them.8. The underlined part “the opposite”in Paragraph 2 means some Senegalese women_____A. use sunlight to darken their skin.B. try creams to prevent skin cancerC. use products to lighten their skin.D. take health risks to become beautiful9. According to Adama Diagne , women shouldn’t believe________.A. beauty is just a personal choiceB. a cream from carrots is healthierC. it is beautiful to be black every dayD. a product can make you beautiful quickly10. We can infer that women in Senegal ________.A. attract attention with shocking imagesB. don’t consider dark skin to be beautifulC. find it hard to understand the true beautyD. are not afraid of skin cancer.11. What is Sall’s attitude towards skin-lightening products?A. UnsupportiveB. CasualC. ResponsibleD. PositiveDA British shopper, Emma Mumford, who was named “the Coupon(优惠券) Queen” has spent just £350 on a luxury(奢侈) Christmas for her and her family—but got £2,500 worth of food, drink and presents thanks to coupons and offers.Ms Mumford is a so-called “extreme couponer” and spends hours hunting out the best deals and bargains. She has been preparing for this Christmas since the end of the last one. Ms Mumford made the huge savings by checking price comparison websites and as a result collected more presents than she needed for Christmas. After sorting out gifts for all of her family, she has even been able to donate £1,000 worth of presents to her local hospital.“It has been so nice to have Christmas sorted and not having to worry about breaking the bank. I wanted to get high quality presents for my family and show that you can do it without spending a fortune. There is a misconception that everyone who does couponing only gets value products but through my careful shopping I have managed to purchase designer perfumes(香水), a high-end coffee machine .”she explained.She said, “What started as a hobby to help me save money has turned into my life and I am able to run a business helping people save money. I know what it feels like to struggle as my ex-partner had a lot of debt which I took on for him. We were in a poor situation where every penny counted. That’s what really inspired me.”She has now turned her bargain-hunting addiction into a business where she searches for the best deals and offer tips to the general public through video blogging and her Facebook Page.“I try and show people that it is just a little bit of work in the beginning but it will eventually pay off. One of the best things to do is just to be a bit forward thinking and save throughout the year.”12. How did Emma make the huge savings?A. She compared prices through websites.B. She hunted out bargains in real shops.C. She used coupons and offers worth £2,500.D. She collected more Christmas presents than needed.13. What does “breaking the bank” in the third paragraph mean?A. Buying presents of low quality.B. Spending more money than you have.C. Breaking into the bank.D. Taking out money from the bank.14. What really inspired Emma to help people save money?A. Her addiction to bargain-hunting.B. The financial difficulties she shared with her ex-partner.C. The poor situation people around her were going through.D. Her experience of running an unsuccessful business.15. Which of the following can best describe Emma?A. Ambitious and creative.B. Sensitive and determined.C. Brave and lucky.D. Careful and caring.笫二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。