【英语】广东省梅州市某重点中学2012-2013学年高一下学期期中试题9

广东省梅州市重点中学2024学年高中毕业班第二次诊断性检测试题英语试题考生须知：1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。

选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。

2．请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。

3．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．—Do you know why the teacher asks for me?—He wants you to ________ your absence last night.A．account for B．call forC．send for D．reach for2．Usually Beijing Roast Duck _____ together with special pancakes, green onions and sweet sauce.A．was served B．will serveC．is served D．served3．In 2012, Sun Yang became the first Chinese man _____ an Olympic gold medal in swimming.A．winning B．to winC．having won D．being won4．Perhaps you ________ stop playing computer games now. Y our boss may be turning up in the office at any moment. A．will B．must C．should D．can5．As is often the case, there are always some obstacles in the way，something ________ before we realize the real goal of education.A．to be got through B．got throughC．getting through D．having been got through6．-My computer doesn't work!-Robert is a computer expert. How I wish he______ with me.A．came B．had comeC．is coming D．has come7．He liked the lovely dog so much that he ________ his book and played with it immediately.A．gave off B．set asideC．took over D．turned down8．.---Would you have told him the answer had it been possible?.---I would have, but I _____ so busy then.A．had been B．were C．was D．would be9．_______, the dancers practise hard to make their dreams come true.A．Instead of being disabled B．Being disabledC．Disabled as they are D．In case of being disabled10．This is the first time that your parents have been abroad, ______?A．haven’t they B．hasn’t it C．aren’t they D．isn’t it11．________ terrible, the medicine was thrown away by the child.A．Tasted B．TastingC．To taste D．Being tasted12．--- Ann, our department may be named the Department of the Year because of the outstanding performance. --- _______.A．Good to know B．I’ll sayC．I hear you on that one D．Can’t argue with that13．It was just at the time the bell rang he finished the last word in his composition.A．when; which B．that; when C．when; that D．that; which14．Citizens are _____ to exercise their righ ts, but under no circumstances can they violate other people’s rights. A．on track B．on scheduleC．at ease D．at liberty15．He was offered a position at the local church school, _____ he went to the Cambridge.A．after when B．since whichC．after which D．since when16．We have only twenty minutes left，so please get to the point and don’t say anything that isn’t ________ to our problem.A．relevant B．sensitiveC．familiar D．similar17．Jack decided to choose a different ________ and teach history through storytelling.A．analysis B．angle C．attitude D．approach18．He doesn't spend any more money on clothing than I do,but________he manages to look so stylish. A．therefore B．somehowC．furthermore D．otherwise19．—Why did you let ____ kids off this time?—I just want to give them ____ second chance．A．/; the B．the;/ C．the; the D．the; a20．There are no ______ proposals to reduce the road accidents. We are still seeking inspiration. A．contradictory B．concreteC．confidential D．controversial第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

命题人：高三备课组 2012.5.20 在15小题，每小题2分，满分30分—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Monitoring PM2.5 pollution will be included in the new national air quality standards in China. Relevant departments are urged to further revise and 1 the new standards as soon as possible. Thefinal mission of this 2 is to reduce pollution caused by PM 2.5 significantly, which will take atleast 20 years to 3 . It is known that Europe and the US have been 4 against PM2.5 for 50 years. So, to deal with China’s air pollution now, 5 the PM2.5 problem, at least half of that time, if not the same length, will be needed. Due to fast expansion and 6 , most cities in China face big challenges reducing the 7 of air pollution. Studies on the causes of PM2.5 have been under 8 in China for about a decade, said Zhou Rong, an energy and climate expert from Greenpeace. Waste gas from 9 coal and driving vehicles are the major causes, but in different regions their contribution to pollutions is 10 . Either way, there will be no easy task to bring it under control. Some cities are taking action. Beijing’s government has 11 to limit coal consumption and vehicle ownership. It has set a goal to cap 12 coal consumption at 20 million tons by 2015. Last year, Beijing burned 27.5 million tons. To effectively 13 this PM2.5 pollution, the government of every city in China must apply 14 standards for oil quality, vehicle waste emissions and construction pollutions. If we can accomplish all these, then we will be able to 15 some success to control PM2.5 levels across the whole country.1. A. changeB. correctC. improveD. bring2. A. actionB. goalC. processD. effort3. A. carryB. completeC. getD. make4. A. workingB. preventingC. attemptingD. fighting5. A. possiblyB. basicallyC. especiallyD. largely6. A. revolutionB. modernizationC. preparationD. immigration7. A. mistB. formC. dangerD. level8. A. wayB. discussionC. impressionD. trial9. A. burningB. heatingC. diggingD.producing10. A. sameB. horribleC. flexibleD. different11. A. arrangedB. decidedC. struggledD.rejected12. A. totalB. annualC. acceptableD. regular13. A. reportB. overcomeC. reduceD. measure14. A. stricterB. clearerC. easierD. safer15. A. showB. seizeC. observeD. achieve 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题分，满分分) 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为～的相应位置上。

一、单项填空(共1 5小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答卷纸上将该项涂黑。

1. Wendy likes playing ________ piano, while her brother is interested in playing________tennis.A. 不填; theB. the; 不填C. 不填; 不填D. the; the2. — Who helped you clean the bedroom yesterday, Kitty?—_______. I cleaned it all by myself.A. SomebodyB. EverybodyC. NobodyD. Anybody3. —Linda, how is your classmate, Lisa?—She never says anything ________ her friends. She’s the kindest girl I’ve ever met.A. forB. toC. withD. against4. I can’t find my history book, ________I know it’s somewhere in the living room.A. butB. untilC. sinceD. because5. —Hi, Amy. I didn’t see you when I went to the party last night.—Oh, I ________ready for the coming maths exam.A. am gettingB. was gettingC. getD. have got6. —________I do the laundry first, Mum?—No, you ________. You can do your homework first.A. Must; mustn’tB. Can; mustn’tC. Must; needn’tD. May; needn’t7. Some children don’t like to talk with their parents, but I am ________ them. I love to talk with my parents.A. the same asB. different fromC. pleased withD. interested in8. My aunt May ________ a lot over these years. She used to be a little fat, but now she is very slim.A. changesB. changedC. was changingD. has changed9. —We are a teenager’s parents. Sometimes we wonder ___________.—Love and understanding, I think.A. what does my daughter need mostB. what my daughter needs mostC. why does my daughter get stressed very oftenD. why my daughter gets stressed very often10. The number of rare red-crowned cranes is getting __________and there is __________ living space for them. We should do something to protect them.A. fewer ; smallerB. smaller; lessC. smaller; fewerD. fewer; less11. —Americans ________forks and knives to chopsticks while Chinese people ________use chopsticks.—Different cultures make it.A. would rather; preferB. prefer; would ratherC. would rather; would ratherD. prefer; prefer12. After Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Park ________, it will become a new tourist attraction.A. completedB. has completedC. is completedD. was completed13. —________is a boat ticket for children?—How old is your child? It’s free for kids under three years old.A. How longB. How muchC. How oftenD. How soon14. —I won the 100-meter race on our sports day.—________! I’m proud of you.A. That’s all rightB. Sorry to hear thatC. CongratulationsD. I’d love to15. — Millie, do you mind if I turn on the TV?— ________. My grandma is sleeping now.A. No, of course notB. Yes, pleaseC. You’d better notD. That’s OK二、完形填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答卷纸上将该项涂黑。

一、听力理解。

（本题共20分，每小题1分）第一节听下面五段对话，每段对话后有一个问题，从各题所给的三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

（本节只听一遍）听第1段对话，回答第1小题。

1.When will Jim leave?A. 5:50.B. 6:15.C. 6:50.听第2段对话，回答第2小题。

2.What does the girl collect？A. Coins.B. Old books.C. Stamps.听第3段对话，回答第3小题。

3.Why is Jim's Chinese great？A. Because he works hard at it.B. Because he studies in China.C. Because his sister often helps him.听第4段对话，回答第4小题。

4.What will the man probably lend to the woman?A. An umbrella.B. A raincoat.C. An umbrella and a raincoat.听第5段对话，回答第5小题。

5.What does the man want to drink?A. Juice.B. Tea.C. Coffee.第二节听下面六段对话，每段对话后有两个或三个问题，从各题所给的三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

（本节听两遍）听第6段对话，回答第6--7题。

6. Where may the talk happen?A. In a school.B. In a hospital.C. At home.7. What’s the matter with the boy?A. A bad cold.B. Not to eat anything.C. He can’t go to school.听第7段对话，回答8--9题8. How many ways are mentioned to save the environment in the dialogue?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.9. What will the girl tell her parents?.A. Not to use the plastic bags.B. To recycle paper.C. To turn off the lights.听第段8对话，回答第10--11题10. Where is the woman going?A. To Chinese Hakka Museum.B. To Hakka Overseas Chinese Museum.C. To a parking center.11. Where will the woman have to turn?A. On the first corner.B. On the second corner.C. On the third corner.听第9段对话，回答第12-14题12.What sports does Jack like?A. Playing basketball and hiking.B. Hiking and diving.C. Riding and diving.13.What does Jack think of playing basketball?A. It’s boring.B. It’s interesting.C. It’s healthy.14.What does the woman think of diving?A. It’s dangerous.B. It’s good for health.C. It’s as exciting as watching TV.听第10段对话，回答第15-17题15.What’s the number of the plane?A. Flight No. CA3504.B. Flight No. CA3405.C. Flight No. CA4503.16.When does the plane arrive in Moscow?A. Half past one in the afternoon.B. Eleven thirty in the morning.C. Three in the afternoon.17. Which gate do the passengers who fly to Moscow have to go to?A. Gate 11.B. Gate 8.C. Gate 12.听第11段对话，回答第18-20题18.What does the woman want to buy?A. A bag.B. A watch.C. A book.19. How much should the woman pay if she buys it today?A. 670 dollars.B.650 dollars.C.620 dollars.20. Who stole the wo man’s purse?A. Her brother.B. Her boy friend.C. A Thief.二、短文理解。

2012年下期高二级期中考试 英语 第二部分：语言知识及应用(共两节，满分分) 第一节：完形填空(共15小题；每小题分，满分分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—35各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选 出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Many animals use some kinds of “language”. They use signals() and the signals have meanings. For example, __21 a bee has found some food, it goes 22 its home. 23 is difficult for a bee to tell _24 bees where the food is speaking to them, but it can do a little dancing. This tells the bees where the food is and 25 it is. Some animals show 26 they feel by making sounds. It is not difficult to tell if a dog is angry because it barks. Birds make several different sounds and 27 has its meaning. Sometimes we humans make sounds in the same way. We make sounds like “Oh” to 28 how we feel about __29__ or we 30 something on our feet. We humans have languages. We have words. These words have meaning of things, action, feeling or ideas. We are able to __31__ each other information, to tell other people 32 we think or we feel. By writing down words, we can remember what has happened or 33 messages to people far away. Languages, like people, live and die. If a language is not used by people, it is called a dead language. This language cannot live and grow because 34 speaks it. A living language, of course, is often spoken by people today. It grows and changes with time. New words are created, and some old words have 35 meanings. 1. A. because B. since C. when D. as 2. A. out of B. back fromC. away from D. back to 3. A. It B. This C. That D. He 4. A. each other B. another C. the other D. others 5. A. how long B. how far awayC. how many D. how old 6. A. why B. which C. how D. what 7. A. eachB. every C. all D. some 8. A. show B. say C. talk D. speak 9. A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything 10. A. putB. drop C. fall D. set 11. A. give B. put C. show D. take 12. A. that B. which C. what D. why 13. A. send B. bring C. push D. get 14. A. someone B. no one C. anyone D. everyone 15. A. new B. right C. real D. good 第二节：语法填空(共10小题；每小题1．5分，满分15分) 阅读下面的短文，根据上下文填人适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空， 并将答案填写在答题卷标号为36—45相应的位置。

2012-2013学年第二学期期中试题高一英语卷I （选择题满分70分）一、听力（共两节，17小题；每小题1分，满分17分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. How will the speakers go back to the hotel?A. By taxi.B. By bus.C. By bike.2. What are the flowers made of?A. Plastic.B. Silk.C. Paper.3. What will the woman do?A. Continue with her work.B. Go for a pizza with the man.C. Go to the cinema with the man.4. What does the woman mean?A. She enjoyed the trip.B. She was disappointed.C. The man should have gone with her.5. What will the speakers do next?A. Buy tickets.B. Pick up the rubbish.C. Remind other people not to throw rubbish.第二节（共12小题；每小题1分，满分12分）听下面对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6－8题。

6. What is Rick’s plan for the break?A. Stay at home.B. Take tennis classes.C. Take computer classes.7. What is Amy going to do during the break?A. Take tennis classes.B. Join the health club.C. Take computer classes.8. Where is Amy going to take classes?A. At the health club.B. At the sports center.C. At Network Computer School.听第7段材料，回答第9－11题。

高一英语注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

2. 回答选择题时，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。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AOverviewThis sightseeing walking tour shows you Washington DC's most iconic sights with a fitness class built in! We explore the nation's park and the National Mall by foot, stop for multiple sports and wellness activities along the way. Are you the kind of person who goes to the hotel gym even while traveling? Do you love to go on a jo g in the morning? Join us for a tour that will get your heart beating!What To Expect●John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsTake photos from the scenic observation deck!10 minutes·Admission Ticket Free●Lincoln MemorialRun the steps, take photos and do a guided workout!15 minutes·Admission Ticket Free●Washington MonumentAt the base of the monument, we have another guided fitness activity!20 minutes·Admission Ticket Free●National MallOn America's lawn, we do our final guided fitness activity in Washington DC's most scenic location!30 minutes·Admission Ticket FreeAdditional Information●Confirmation will be received at time of booking●Not recommended for travelers with back problems and pregnant（怀孕的）travelers●No heart problems or other serious medical conditionsTravelers should have a strong physical fitness levelThis tour will have at most 50 travelers●No age under 18 and over 65Cancellation (取消) PolicyIt is non-refundable (不可退还的) and cannot be changed for any reason. If you must, the money you paid will not be returned. This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a full refund.1. Where will travelers spend the most time during the tour?A. National Mall.B. Lincoln Memorial.C. Washington Monument.D. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.2. You can get a full refund if _______.A. there is a heavy rainB. you give up the tour halfwayC. you cancel the tour a day earlierD. you make changes just before the start3. What can we know about the tour?A. It is free.B. It offers hotels with gyms.C. It includes at least 60 visitors.D. It connects sightseeing with exercise.BA father who wants to help make a city one of the most autism (孤独症) — friendly places in the UK is creating a network of signs to help non-verbal (非言语的) children communicate in public spaces.Dan Harris, from Peterborough, whose son Joshie is autistic, has gained funding for 100 picture boards in the city. They help people communicate through images. He said, “We no longer want autism to be hidden.” The communication boards include symbols representing common words and phrases that allow non-verbal people to communicate how they are feeling and what they want to do.The idea for the picture boards came from Mr Harris' son, Joshie, who points to pictures on an electronic tablet (平板电脑) to communicate. Mr Harris said, “He is a very clever little boy, but because he is non-verbal, he has to communicate using different methods. This communication board truly gives him a voice.”Mr Harris got funding for the first communication board last year. Now government money has been secured through Peterborough City Council to create a network across the city and Mr Harris would like it to go further. “Thisis a proof of concept. There are about 3,000 autistic people in Peterborough and it's important that the needs of that community are met.” He said he wanted to see the boards introduced across Britain and in other countries. The boards cost £6,000 and are funded through a combination (结合) of charity donations and local government funding.Mr Harris, who is also the founder of the charity Neurodiversity in Business, which works to raise more awareness, said, “This board is extremely important because it doesn't just help non-verbal people communicate, but it also promotes discussions.” He also said that autism acceptance can only come after autism awareness.4. Why did Dan Harris create the communication boards in Peterborough?A. To raise funds for charities.B. To promote autism awareness.C. To help non-verbal individuals communicate.D. To educate the public on special words.5 How did Dan Harris get the idea for communication boards?A. His wife first expressed the idea to him.B. He was greatly inspired by his son.C. He learned the idea from an electronic tablet.D. He was affected by other autistic people.6. From which of the following is the communication boards funded?A. Donations from local businesses.B. Government funding and charity contributions.C Money collecting events organized by the community.D. Contributions from-Neurodiversity in Business.7. Which words best describe Dan Harris?A. Patient and rich.B. Humorous and brave.C. Creative and kind.D. Honest and determined.CAn Inuit-developed app, named SIKU after the Inuktitut for “sea ice”, allows local communities from Alaska to Greenland to connect traditional knowledge with scientific data to track changes in the environment, and make decisions about how to manage wildlife.A group of Inuit elders and hunters from Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, thought up the idea for SIKU more than ten years ago to document and understand the changing sea ice they were seeing in southeastern Hudson Bay. The group turned to the local non-profit Arctic Eider Society (AES) to develop a web-based platform (平台).Over the years, SIKU has developed, and recently, the elders saw that the platform could help address a familiar challenge: sharing knowledge with younger people who often have their noses in their phones. In 2019, SIKU was reintroduced as a full-fledged (全面发展的) social network — a platform where members can post photos and notes ..about wildlife sightings, hunts, sea ice conditions and more. The posts tell stories of hunting and traveling; the impacts of climate change and industrial activity; and the traditions, diets and illnesses of local animals.Inuit communities are already using the app to inform important decisions. In 2021, for example, elders in Sanikiluaq were worried that the local reindeer (驯鹿) population had reduced, so the Hunters and Trappers Association used SIKU to survey hunters and look at recent reported harvest rates. The information led the association to close the hunt for a short time to reduce pressure on the population and to reintroduce hunting slowly when the number of reindeer increased.Traditionally, Inuit communities shared this information orally (口头上地). “We have lived in the environment for centuries and know about the wildlife. Now armed with SIKU, information is documented in a way that other people will understand. The advantage of SIKU is that it’s part science and part Inuit knowledge and it supports community-driven research,” says Lucassie Arragutainaq, a co-founder of AES.8. What was the purpose of developing SIKU in the beginning?A. To raise money for AES.B. To pass on Inuit tradition.C. To attract more visitors to Inuit communities.D. To record and learn about the changing sea ice.9. Why is reindeer mentioned in paragraph 4?A. To further prove the role of SIKU.B. To advise people to pay more attention to SIKU.C. To call on visitors and locals to protect reindeer.D. To tell the benefits of the Hunters and Trappers Association.10. What is the attitude of Lucassie Arragutainaq toward SIKU?A. Doubtful.B. Worried.C. Puzzled.D. Supportive.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. SIKU: Overcoming Environmental ChallengesB. SIKU: Informing Decision Of Local CommunitiesC. SIKU: Joining Traditional Wisdom To Modern TechnologyD. SIKU: Advantages Over Other Local Social Media PlatformsDHow many times have you heard that reducing stress is important for good health? But stress isn’t always the enemy. In fact, research suggests some is actually good for you, with possible benefits ranging from better brain function to healthier aging.Firstly, it’s ubiquitous: Research suggests people feel at least some stress on 90% of their days. When stressworsens for a long time and can’t be solved, it can cause mental and physical health problems, even raising your risk for conditions like heart disease. But in most cases, a stress response (反应) is important. It can help you get through a hard time or even escape physical danger. And, when stress is managed well, it can lead to better health and happiness in the future.Stress can be damaging — but proper amount of stress can be helpful, according to Assaf Oshri, a professor at the University of Georgia. Oshri says, “Resilience (适应力) comes from your interactions (相互作用) with the environment. If people don’t experience any stress, they may not build up resilience. If they experience too much, their happiness may suffer. But there seems to be a balance between the two, where stress improves mental health and helps people recover from difficult situations.”When people face pressure, some approaches can also be taken to deal with it. Playing sports can help to find a balance in the face of stress, according to some experts. Turning to loved ones during tough times is important too. And if you can, remind yourself that stress is a difficult but necessary part of life.“You can’t choose exactly what happens to you, but you can choose your response in the moment,” Jonathan Rush, a professor at the University of Victoria in Canada, says. “Having the idea that you can overcome things, you can grow from things; whatever happens, you will have a path forward — that’s what matters most.”12. What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” mean in paragraph 2?A. Special.B. Interesting.C. Popular.D. Common.13. What benefit does proper pressure bring to people according to Oshri?A. It can help people know their physical danger.B. It can promote people’s mental health.C. It can help people keep a balance between life and work.D. It can increase people's interactions with each other.14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The ways to deal with stress.B. The influence of sports on stress.C. The approaches of having a happy life.D. The key to avoiding challenging times.15. According to Rush, what is most important when facing stress?A. Explaining what happened.B. Having a positive response.C. Relying on your loved ones.D. Learning from others' experiences.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2012—2013年下期高一中考试题第一部分语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When I was a little boy，our first home burned down.So we had to 1 into a small house near the top of a mountain.The whole house was __2__ by a single，wood stove (炉子)．My dad，brothers and I spent days every spring and summer cutting and stacking (把……筑成垛)the wood for it.It worked great as long as the wood wasn’t wet. Most of the time，__3__，this wasn’t the case.Snowy and rainy days meant wet wood，a weak fire，and a 4 house.It wasn’t long __5__ my dad decided that we needed to build a wood shed.I can still __6__ the day we started our new building.Dad had my brother and me climb into the pick­up truck (轻装货车) after school.A local __7__ company had stopped using some unused railway tracks and was __8_ the wooden ties (枕木) that went with it.Dad wanted to buy four of these ties and 9 them as the corner posts for the new building.It seemed 10 enough at the time.All we had to do was load them up，take them home，dig some holes，and 11 them in the ground.But what I didn’t realize was that each railway tie weighed almost 500 pounds.I never worked so hard in my life.I went to bed that night __12__ and my muscles ached for one week afterward.Yes，it was a simple job，but it surely wasn’t a(n) __13__ one.Living in love and joy is simple but sometimes it isn’t easy. It is a(n) 14 that we have to make every single day of our lives. We often have to give love in the face of hate and 15 joy in the face of hopelessness. Easy or not, though, it is still worth the effort.1.A.hurry B.move C.change D.step2.A.protected B.repaired C.heated D.covered3.A.besides B.so C.however D.somehowrge B.cold C.high D.warm5.A.before B.after C.when D.since6.A.forget B.take C.spend D.remember7.A.phone B.railway w D.car8.A.making B.throwing C.selling D.buyinge B.lend C.borrow D.steal10.A.important B.interesting C.fortunate D.simple11.A.destroy B.set C.raise D.grow12.A.happy B.worried C.hopeless D.tired13.A.difficult B.easy C.funny D.strange14.A.choice B.design C.rule D.order15.A.hide B.stand C.refuse D.share第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中的词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16-25的相应位置上。

高级中学 2012— 2013 学年第二学期期中测试高一英语说明：本试卷满分150 分，考试时间120 分钟。

第一部分：语言知识及应用（共二节，满分45 分）第一节单项选择（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）从 A ，B，C，D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1. You will succeed in the end ______ you give up halfway.A. ifB. unlessC. sinceD. although2.--- What’ s that noise?---Oh, I forget to tell you. The old machine ______.A. was testedB. will be testedC. is being testedD. has been tested3.I was told that there were about 50 foreign students ______ Chinese in the school, most______ were from America.A. study ； of whomB. study ；of themC. studying ；of themD. studying ；of whom4.______ made things worse, he said, was that his roommate never took part in any of the cleaning work.A. WhatB. WhichC. ThatD. Who5. The kid, rather than his parents, ______ said to have had an accident while travelling.A. isB. areC. wereD. will be6.The newly-built caf é, the walls of ______ are painted light green, is really a peaceful place for us, specially after hard work.A. thatB. itC. whatD. which7.---Have you heard the story of The Million Pound Bank Note ?---No. When and where does the story ______?A. take upB. take outC. take placeD. take off8. Mary ’ s mother was about to leave the house______ she received Mary’ s telephone.A. afterB. asC. whenD. before9. Mr. Sweater had carefully prepared this speech and he ______ it very effectively.A. has deliveredB. was deliveringC. deliveredD. had delivered10.With Father ’s Day around the corner, I have taken some money out of the bank ______ presents for my dad.A. buyB. to buyC. buyingD. to have bought11.Please tell us when your next novel will ______.A. come outB. publishC. take outD. carry out12.It is convenient to live downtown. ______, it is full of noise and dirty air.A. BecauseB. ThereforeC. MeanwhileD. On the other hand13.In my opinion, no search engine can ______ Baidu in search scope and speed.A. competeB. equalC. winD. suit14.As soon as we went ______ the ship, it left port.A. aboardB. to aboardC. abroadD. board15.John is smart, polite, and hardworking. ______, I think he is one of the best students inour class.A. In conclusionB. In totalC. On averageD. After all第二节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2 分，满分30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的A、 B、C、 D 四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项 ,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16-30 的相应位置上。

梅州市2013-2014学年第二学期期末质检试题高一英语本试卷共8页，满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

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，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

不按要求填涂的，答案无效。

考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。

2.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

第一部分听写部分（共25分）一、听力部分（共两节，满分25分）第一节：听力理解听下面两段段对话。

每段对话后有几个问题，从题中所给的A、B、C、三个选项中选出最佳选项，将选项写在答题卡标号的相应位置上。

每段对话读两遍。

（共五小题，每小题2分，满分10分）请听第1段材料，回答第1-3题。

1. What does the woman drink?A. Soda.B. Water.C. Orange juice.2. What does the article say about people who often drink soda?A. They often have weight problems.B. They are often in a very good mood.C. They are more likely to get depressed.3. What do we know about the man?A. He likes watching the news.B. He may quit drinking soda.C. He decides to go on a diet.请听第2段对话，回答第4至5题。

4. What does the man plan to do?A. Ask his family to come to stay.B. Go back home to visit his family.C. Take a long holiday abroad.5. What does the woman suggest the man buy for his mother?A. Some Beijing Opera masks.B. Some traditional Beijing snacks.C. Some traditional Chinese dresses.第二节：情景介绍（共两节五小题，每小题2分，满分10分）情景介绍：角色：你是Fred的朋友。