浙江省东阳市第二高级中学2014-2015学年高一10月月考英语试题

浙江省东阳中学2014-2015学年高一英语10月月考试题一．听力理解（共20小题，每题1.5分，共30分）第一节：听下面5段小对话,每段对话后都有一个问题，从题中所给的A, B, C选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置上。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。

1. When is the show?A. In one hour.B. In half an hour.C. In five minutes.2. Whom will the man ask about the basketball?A. Josh.B. Jeanie.C. Peter.3. What is true about the man?A. He didn‟t read Jim‟s article.B. He helped Jim with the article.C. He first read the article in the school paper.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter.B. Teacher and student.C. Boss and employee.5. What will the man probably get Kim for her birthday?A. Something red.B. A purse.C. Her favorite snack.第二节：听下面5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选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置上。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍.听第6段材料，回答第6至7 题。

6. Why do many people have to move houses?A. The houses are too old to live in.B. New flat buildings will be built for them.C. The area will be opened for business purpose.7. What do we know about Mrs. Hamilton?A. She refused to move.B. She lives with her family.C. She was moved out by force.听第7段材料，回答第8至10 题。

东阳中学2014届高三10月月考英语试题第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项填空(共20小题：每小题0.5分，满分10分）1. ----You really appreciate John Lenon‟s performances, don‟t you?----______ I just like his soft voice.A. Not at allB. Not exactlyC. I can‟t say anything moreD. I couldn‟t agree more2. During Civil War thousands of people __________ the country.A. fledB. escapedC. ran awayD. got away3. Why must you ________ when we are having a heated discussion about our travel plan?A. drag him behindB. drag his subject inC. drag himD. drag on4. Walking in the forest, he felt _______ by the world.A. abandoningB. abandonedC. to abandonD. abandonment5. I must tell him that I can‟t go to his graduation ceremony, but I don‟t quite know how to ______ the subject.A. dealB. approachC. copeD. settle6. You can‟t complain about being left out _______ you don‟t make any effort to share your joysand sorrows with others.A. onceB. unlessC. whenD. though7. Ignoring people‟s main concern about the environment, his proposal became the __________ of criticism.A. privilegeB. targetC. witnessD. concept8. When you write an essay, please remember not to ________ off the point.A. wanderB. leaveC. dropD. interrupt9. The flowers ________ sweet in the botanic garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.A. to smellB. smellingC. smeltD. to be smelt10. Luckily, I ______your advice; otherwise I couldn‟t have made a breakthrough in my research.A. tookB. am takingC. will takeD. had taken11. The flight usually arrives at 2 o‟clock ________, but today it will arrive at twenty past two.It‟ll be 20 minutes late.A. quarterB. sharpC. narrowlyD. steeply12. I will be surprised if you can get Calvin, who is very busy, ________these tickets for you.A. buyB. buyingC. buysD. to buy13. The professor sometimes makes remarks that are not ________ to the topic.A. associateB. relevantC. relateD. independent14. If the chair is too high you can ________ it to suit you.A. accustomB. adaptC. adjustD. adopt15.__________ the danger of their bad habits, many young people fail to make their dreams come true.A. Not well aware thatB. Not very aware ofC. Not well aware ofD. Not aware to16. The treatment will continue until the patient reaches the point __________ he can walkcorrectly and safely.A. whenB. whereC. whichD. whose17. ----Is Tony a man with good manners?----I don‟t think so. As a m atter of fact, he is _______but polite.A. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing18. David couldn't tell _______from far away whether the green traffic light meant going straightor turning left.A. on purposeB. at randomC. in shortD. for sure19. Humans are sending out more greenhouse gases in recent years, _______, of course, will leadto more extreme weather.A. whichB. whenC. whoD. where20. The regulation is welcomed by the public ________school buses should be designed to besafer in avoiding crashes and preventing injuries.A. whetherB. whichC. thatD. what第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分My mother had just died from cancer, and I was shocked. But 21 I had never cared much for her. On the way to the funeral(葬礼) suddenly my car 22 . I checked and found my tire(轮胎）was flat. Unfortunately I didn‟t have a 23 one. Worse still, it began to rain. I quickly jumped back into my car, and just sat there 24 to myself.Then it seemed out of 25 this older woman pulled up behind me. I told her about my problem and then 26 she offered to drive me there. I was telling the lady the 27 as we went and she told me she was heading the exact 28 way. I felt bad making her go out of her way but she would not 29 it. On our arrival, I asked her for her name and number and thanked her for her trouble, feeling a tear roll down my cheek, not for my mother, but for the 30 of the stranger I had just met.After the funeral, I went back home and arranged for my car to be 31 . Everything became back to 32 for me and soon I forgot about this lady.Yesterday I was looking through some old shoeboxes and came across her 33 . I called her. Her daughter answered and told me her mother had recently 34 . I was so shocked that I didn‟t talk for a minute or two. Finally I asked 35 the funeral was and decided to go to it.The funeral was sad but it really made me realize something. You never know when you 36 die, so you must do your best to help others in order to make your life 37 . I am very 38 to this woman whom I never really had known, because she 39 my life. I now realize that in order for us to be truly happy, we all must love one another and work towards a 40 world and society.21. A. actually B. generally C. obviously D. differently22. A. fell apart B. turned over C. broke down D. pulled over23. A. suitable B. spare C. common D. practical24. A. talking B. explaining C. thinking D. crying25. A. everywhere B. nowhere C. elsewhere D. anywhere26. A. curiously B. interestingly C. unbelievably D. uncertainly27. A. directions B. stories C. regulations D. accidents28. A. same B. opposite C. convenient D. wrong29. A. deal with B. focus on C. listen to D. care about30. A. determination B. sympathy C. patience D. kindness31. A. sold B. parked C. fixed D. driven32. A. normal B. nature C. origin D. average33. A. name B. photo C. number D. address34. A. failed B. died C. recovered D. retired35. A. where B. how C. what D. which36. A. should B. must C. can D. will37. A. comfortable B. perfect C. meaningful D. impressive38. A. grateful B. devoted C. strange D. sorry39. A. valued B. changed C. saved D. improved40. A. peaceful B. stable C. touching D. caring第二部分：阅读理解(第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分>AOne day, Mr. Arnold was teaching a lesson, and things were going as normally as ever. He was explaining the story of mankind to his pupils. He told them that, in the beginning, men were nomads; they never stayed in the same place for very long. Instead，they would travel about, here and there, in search of food, wherever it was to be found. And when the food ran out, they would move off somewhere else.He taught them about the invention of farming and keeping animals. This was an importantdiscovery, because by learning to cultivate(耕作)the land, and care for animals, mankind would always have food steadily available. It also meant that people could remain living in one place, and this made it easier to set about tasks that would take a long while to complete, like building towns, cities, and all that were in them. All the children were listening attracted by this story, until Lucy jumped up:“And if that was so important and improved everything so much, w hy are we nomads all over again, Mr. Arnold?”Mr. Arnold didn‟t know what to say. Lucy was a very intelligent girl. He knew that she lived with her parents in a house, so she must know that her family were not nomads; so what did she mean?“We have all become nomads again,” continued Lucy, “The other day, outside the city, they were cutting the forest down. A while ago a fi sherman told me how they fish. It‟s the same with everyone: when there‟s no more forest left the foresters go elsewhere, and when the fi sh run out the fishermen move on. That‟s what the nomads did, isn‟t it?The teacher nodded, thoughtfully. Really, Lucy was right Mankind had turned into nomads. Instead of looking after the land in a way that we could be sure it would keep supplying our needs, we kept developing it until the land was bare. And then off we would go to the next place! The class spent the rest of the afternoon talking about what they could do to show how to be more civilized.The next day everyone attended class wearing a green T-shirt, with a message that said “I am not a nomad!”And，from then on, they set about showing that indeed they were not. Every time they knew they needed something, they made sure that they would get it using care and control. If they needed wood or paper, they would make sure that they got the recycled kind. They ordered their fish from fish farms, making sure that the fish they received were not too young and too small. They only used animals that were well cared for, and brought up on farms.And so, from their little town, those children managed to give up being nomads again, just as prehistoric men had done, so many thousands of years ago.41. Why would early humans travel about in the beginning?A. To experience different lifestyles.B. To go sightseeing in different places.C. To find what they could to feed themselves.D. To do more exercise to build themselves up.42. From Paragraph 2，we can know that _______________.A. people got tired of living in the same placeB. people gradually got used to living in citiesC. people spent a long time in learning to keep animalsD. people tended to settle down after learning farming43. In the teacher‟s opinion, Lucy‟s argument was ______A. reasonableB. ridiculousC. puzzlingD. shocking44. Which of the following agrees with the message “I am not a nomad” (Paragraph 7)?A. People eat young fish for its delicious taste.B. People use recycled materials as much as possible.C. Fishermen move elsewhere when there is no fish left.D. Foresters leave the place where wood is not available.45. The writer tries to make us believe that ______.A. mankind has been progressing mainly through traveling aboutB. it‟s unwise for mankind to use the land in an uncontrolled wayC. it‟s quite good for students to learn more about the history of mankindD. teachers should encourage students to voice their own opinions bravelyB46. According to the given information, what quality do you need to have if you want to make friends?A. Patience.B. Curiosity.C. Bravery.D. Humor.47. Those who can enjoy a happy life together but it‟s hard to go through hardness hand in hand are________A. loyal friendsB. close friendsC. dishonest friendsD. fair-weather friends48. While having a conversation with your friends, you should avoid_______.A. applying the 30/70 patternB. talking too much about yourselfC. showing interest in their topicsD. knowing more details about themIt‟s nice to have friends. Sometimes you need one person to talk to. You can play games, hang out or even just talk on the phone. Consider these suggestions to meet people and form strong, lasting friendships. Well, take your time, and don‟t rush. ♦Join an organization or a club with people who have common interests. You don‟t necessarily have a lot of common interests with people in order to make friends with them. But if you have something in common with them, it can make it a lot easier to talk to them and plan activities. Whatever your age and whatever your interests, there is an organization or a club for you. Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter are also a great way to meet new people and learn more about them. ♦Join a sports team. As long as you enjoy the sport and support your teammates, joining a local team with a laid-back attitude could be a great way to make new friends. A sports team isn‟t the only way. If you play instruments or sing ，try joining a band. ♦Make small talk. Keep the conversation light and cheery. Even if you‟re complaining about something, make sure it‟s something you‟re both dissatisfied with, and emphasize the positive —how such a situation can be avoided in the future. Many conversationalists say that it is good to follow a 30/70 (30% talking, 70% listening) pattern during small talk when possible. ♦Ask them out for lunch or coffee. That will give you a better opportunity to talk and get to know each other a little bit better. A good way t o extend yourself is to say: “Hey, well, I've got to go, but if you ever want to talk over lunch or coffee or anything like that, let me give you my number or e-mail address.” This gives the person the opportunity to get in touch with you; they may or may not give you their information in return, but that‟s fine. Maybe they don‟t have time for new friends--don‟t take it personally! Just offer your information to whoever seems to be potentially a good friend, and eventually somebody will get in touch.♦Be loyal(忠诚的）to a friend.You've probably heard of fair-weather friends. They‟re the ones who are happy to be around you when things arc going well ，but are nowhere to be found when you really need them. Part of being a friend is being prepared to spare time and energy in order to help out your friends. If a friend needs help with an unpleasant thing, or if he or she just needs a shoulder to cry on ，be there. If your friends make a joke ，laugh with them. Never complain about a friend.♦Be a good listener.Many people think that in order to be seen as…friend material‟ they have to appear very interesting. Far more important than this ，however, is the ability to show that you‟re interested in others. Listen carefully to what people say, remember important details about them (their names, their likes and dislikes), ask questions about their interests, and just take the lime to learn more about them. You don‟t want to be the guy or girl that always has a better story than anyone else or that changes the subject suddenly instead of continuing the flow of conversation.♦Be trustworthy.One of the best things about having a friend is that you have someone to whom you can talk about anything, even secrets that you hide from the rest of the world. The key to being a good friend is the ability to keep secrets, so it‟s no sec ret that you shouldn‟t tell other people things that were told toyou in confidence.49. To be a reliable friend, you'd better_______________.A. have some common interests with your friendsB. find something to complain about with your friendsC. keep the secrets that your friends have told youD. exchange your personal information with your friendsCHow good are you at saying “no”? For many, it‟s surprisingly difficult. This is especially true of editors, who by nature tend to be eager and engaged participants in everything they do. Consider these scenes:It‟s late in the day. That front-page package you‟ve been working on is nearly complete; the last editing and it‟s finished. Then enters the chief editor, who makes a suggestion requiring a more-than-modest rearrangement of the design and the addition of an information box. You want to scream: “No! It‟s done!” What do you do?The first rule of saying no to the boss is “don‟t say no”. He probabl y has something in mind when he makes the suggestion, and it‟s up to you to find out what. The second rule is “don't raise the risks by challenging his authority”. That issue is already decided. The third rule is “be ready to put forward choices and conseq uences”. The boss‟s suggestion might be appropriate, but there are always consequences. He might not know about the pages backing up that need attention, or about the designer who had to go home sick. Tell him he can have what he wants, but explain the con sequences. Understand what he‟s trying to accomplish and propose(提议）a Plan B that will make it happen without destroying what you‟ve done so far.Here‟s another case. Your least-favorite reporter suggests a silly story idea. This one should be easy, but it‟s not. If you say no, even politely, you risk holding back further ideas, not just from that reporter, but from others who heard that you turned down the idea. This case is common in newsrooms that lack a systematic way to filter(过滤）story suggestions.Two steps are necessary. First, you need a system for how stories are proposed and reviewed. Reporters can bear rejection of their ideas if they believe they are given a fair hearing. Your natural reaction and strong rejection, even of a worthless idea, might not qualify as systematic or fair.Second, the people you work with need to make a “What if”，agreement covering ……What if my idea is turned down?” How are people expected to react? Is there an appeal process? Can they perfect the idea and resubmit it? By imagining “What if...?” situations b efore they happen, you can reach understanding that will help ease you out of opposition.50. This passage is mainly about_______.A. the cases where ideas are rejectedB. the ways to give different opinionsC. the skills of saying noD. the methods for solving disagreements51. Instead of directly refusing your boss‟s suggestion, you should_______.A. pretend that you are sickB. seek what he is thinking aboutC. state that your design is quite perfectD. ask him to give the reason for his suggestion52. By saying “This one should be easy …” (Paragraph 4)，the writer means it‟s easy to_______A. understand the silly story ideaB. let others politely say noC. fool your least-favorite reporterD. turn down that reporter‟s idea53. Why is it important to set up a system for stories to be proposed and reviewed?A. To allow reporters enough time to change their attitude.B. To develop reporters5 strong sense of fairness.C. To encourage reporters to give valuable ideas.D. To guarantee reporters chances to give further explanations.54. What is conveyed in the last paragraph?A. Sometimes we may view a problem from another angle.B. We may relax ourselves by raising questions when we're in trouble.C. “What if …?” situations help improve our relationship with others.D. It‟s almost impossible for others to accept our ideas at once.DRed roses were her favorites; her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were delivered to h er door. The card said, “Be my Valentine(情人)” , like all the years before.Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say, “I love you even more this year,than last year on this day. My love for you will always grow, with every passing year.” She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear. She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day. Her loving husband did not know that he would pass away. He always liked to do things early. Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine. She cut away some stems, placed them in a very special vase, and set the vase beside the picture of his smiling face. She would sit for hours in her husband‟s favorite chair, staring at his photo and the roses sitting there.A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate. Loneliness and solitude had become her fate. Then, the very hour, as on Valentine‟s Day before, the doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. She brought the roses in, and just looked at them in shock. Then, she went to get the telephone to call the florist(花匠）shop. The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain why someone would do this to her, causing her such pain.“I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago，” the owner said, “I knew you'd call, and you would want to know. The flowers you received today were paid for in advance. Your husband always planned ahead. He left nothing to chance.”“There is a standing order that I have on file down here. And he has paid, well in advance; you'll get them every year. There is also another thing that I think you should know. He wrote a special little card ... he did this years ago.” “Then, should ever, I find out that he's no longer here. That‟s the card ... that should be sent to you the following year.” She thanked him and hung up the phone ，her tears now flowing hard. Her fingers shaking, she slowly reached to get the card. Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note.Then，as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote: “Hello my love, I know it‟s been a year since I was gone. I hope it hasn‟t been too hard for you to overcome. I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real. If it was the other way, I know how I would feel. The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say. You were the perfect wife.”“You were my friend and lover; you satisfied my every need. I know it‟s only been a year, but please try not to grieve. I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears. That is why the roses will b e sent to you for years.”“When you get these roses, think of all the happiness that we had together, and how both of us were blessed. I have always loved you and I know I always will. But, my love, you must go on; you have some living still.”“Please ... try to find happiness, while living out your days. I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways. The roses will come every year, and they will only stop when your door‟s not answered, when the florist stops to knock. He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out. But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt. To take the roses to the place, where I‟ve instructed him, and place them where we are, together once again.”55. How did Rose feel when she received roses a year after h er husband‟s death?A. Surprised and disappointed.B. Happy but confused.C. Proud but frightened.D. Sad and puzzled.56. What can we know about Rose's husband when he was alive?A. He knew his wife loved roses more than himself.B. He preferred to make arrangements ahead of time.C. He gave his wife a pleasant surprise every Valentine‟s Day.D. He was so busy that he had to order roses in advance each year.57. The writer presents many details of the note intended for Rose to show that_______.A. true love is permanent whatever happensB. remembering the happy times is inspiringC. sending roses is the best way to express loveD. forgetting about the past means a sense of relief58. The underlined word “grieve” (Paragraph 7) is closest in meaning t o_______A. kill yourselfB. feel deep sorrowC. marry againD. buy roses59. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that_______A. roses won't be delivered anywhere if no one answers the doorB. Rose won‟t be able to get through the difficult da ys without her husbandC. someday roses will be sent where Rose and her husband are buriedD. sometimes the florist comes five times a day to check whether Rose is out60. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Roses for RoseB. Be My ValentineC. An Unexpected GiftD. A LovingCouple第二节：英国著名歌手阿黛尔前往美国参加了2012年格莱美颁奖典礼，回到英国后接受了当地媒体的采访，回答了记者提出的几个问题。

【2019最新】浙江省东阳市第二高级中学2014-2015学年高一英语下学期调研考试试题教学调研试卷一．听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节（共5段对话）1. How will the woman get to Lake Street?A. By busB. By undergroundC. On foot2. What does the woman think of sharing a room with others?A. GreatB. HelpfulC. Troublesome3. What time will the movie start?A. At 7:30B. At 8:00C. At 9:304. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a restaurantB. At the man’s homeC. In a store5. What will the speakers do next?A. Go back to the parkB. Visit the museumC. Walk to the post office 第二节（共5段对话或独白）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题6. What problem does the woman have?A. She will be late for workB. She can’t attend the meetingC. She hasn’t finished her report7. What does the man offer to do for the woman?A. Help her with her workB. Get her a cup of coffeeC. Attend tomorrow’s meeting听第7段材料，回答第8、9 题8. What are the speakers talking about?A. Video phonesB. HairstylesC. The woman’s parents9. What do the speakers think of the idea?A. It’s fashionableB. It’s worth tryingC. It’s bad听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. Who is the man probably?A. A repairmanB. The owner of the houseC. The woman’s neighbourA. It’s too hot in the roomB. The air conditioner is brokenC. She can’t put the air conditioning on “high”12. What does the woman say about people in Apartment 102?A. They cause trouble for her sleepingB. They’re having trouble sleepingC. They are difficult to get on with听第9段材料，回答第13至16题13. What is the woman doing?A. Writing her new term planB. Designing an exercise planC. Making a review plan14. Why does the woman do running?A. To enjoy the funB. To keep her brain clearC. To prepare for her running test15. What does the woman care most?A. The scoreB. The knowledgeC. Her health16. What does the woman advise the man to do before a test?A. Get enough sleepB. Study a whole nightC. Get prepared one day before 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. How old is the speaker?A. 22B. 25C. 4718. What is the speaker’s first language?A. EnglishB. SpanishC. French19. Why did the speaker spend time with people from her country?A. She wanted to learn from themB.C. She shared the same culture with them20. How did the speaker feel about going back to her country?A. DisappointedB. AngryC. Excited二．单项填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）21. Some people fear that ________ nuclear leakage (核泄漏) in Japan may bring about changes in ________ environment around the world.A．the; the B．the; / C．an; the D．the; a22. He received honour and ________ from the government for his contribution to agricultural production.A．award B．reward C．favour D．quality23. Though ________ of the danger of hiking in such weather, the young men still wouldn't give up their plan.A．reminding B．being reminded C．reminded D．having reminded 24.—What did you say to your sister? I saw her crying in the room.— It ________ my fault. I just said hello to her when I met her, nothing else.A．must have been B．can't have been C．oughtn't to be D．should have been25.The audience ________ as the acrobat (杂技演员) walked along the tightrope.A．held their hands B．held their tongues C．held their noses D．held their breath26.—What shall I do if I meet a word that I don't know?—If you can't guess its meaning, you can ________ the dictionary.27. The boy ________ to his mother that he ________ on the floor reading a novel because he didn't ________ his bed well.A. lied; lied; layB. lay; laid; lieC. laid; lay; layD. lied; lay; lay28. He was in hospital for six months. He felt as if he were ________ from the outside world.A．cut off B． cut down C．cut in D．cut throughual (个体)．A．silence B．balance C．difference D．weakness30.—I rang you at about nine, but there was no reply.—Oh, that was probably ________ I was seeing the doctor.A．why B．when C．what D．that31. Armed with the information you have gathered, you can ________ preparing your business plan.A．set out B．set off C．set about D．set up32. He is a bad­tempered man, but he ________ be quite charming when he is cheerful.A. shallB. mustC. dareD. can33. When he read the terrible ______ —Rose rolling down from the stairs, he was in tears.A．view B．sight C．appearance D．scene34. —ExcuseA．shall not B．might not C．needn't D．shouldn't35.—Don't you mind if I open the window?—________.A．No, you can't B．Yes, of course notC．Certainly, please D．No, go ahead36. He couldn't ________ the fact that the money was found in his house. A．answer for B．leave for C．account for D．care for37. It made many countries angry ________ America, without the ________ from the UN, started a war in Iraq.A．that; permission B．which; permit C．which; permissi on D．that;permit38._____in a specially designed skirt, the girl tried to make herself_____at the party.A．Dressed; noticed B．Dressing; noticed C．Dressed; noticingD．Dressing; being noticing39. You________read a book in the sun—it'll do harm to your eyes. A．couldn't B．wouldn't C needn't D．mustn't40. The speed of cars and trucks is _____ to 30 kilometers per hour in large cities in China.A. limitedB. limitingC. limiting toD. limited to 三．完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn't like attention drawn to myself. And __41__ otherwise assigned (指定) a seat by the teacher, I always __42__ to sit at the back of the classroom.All this __43__ after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy __44__ because I didn't have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the __45__ to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “__46__ for it”， I wouldn't have decided to give it a try.Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the __47__ of it! When I first started __48__ the practice sessions, I didn't even know the rules of the game, much __49__ what I was doing. Sometimes I'd get __50__ and take a shot at the wrong direction — which made me feel really stupid. __51__，I wasn't the only one “new” at the game, so I decided to __52__ on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn't __53__ “just yet”．I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the __54__ and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. V41. A. as B. until C. unless D. though42. A. hoped B. agreed C. meant D. chose43. A. continued B. changed C. settled D. started44. A. idea B. plan C. belief D. saying45. A. right B. chance C. ability D. patience46. A. going B. looking C. cheering D. applying47. A. point B. half C. rest D. basis48. A. enjoying B. preparing C. attending D. watching49. A. less B. later C. worse D. furtherB. motivatedC. embarrassedD. confused51. A. Interestingly B. Fortunately C. Obviously D. Hopefully52. A. focus B. act C. rely D. try53. A. want B. do C. support D. know54. A. steps B. orders C. rules D. games55. A. role B. part C. mind D. value56. A. process B. operation C. movement D. situation57. A. expressed B. improved C. preserved D. recognized58. A. dreaming B. playing C. relaxing D. hiding59. A. by B. for C. with D. to60. A. lucky B. happy C. sure D. satisfied 四．阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AWith its colorful ethnic(种族的)mix，rich history and breathtaking buildings，Toronto offers no n­stop adventures to the tourists. To get a sense of how big，various and magical Toronto is，the best place to start is the CN Tower，the tallest free­standing(无支撑物的)building in the world. From this point，visitors can get a bird's­eye view of the city's amaz ing scenery and unique geography.ome from countries around the world and from all manner of ethnic backgrounds. Every day，in most places of the city，a hundred different languages can be heard on the streets，from Hindi to Greek to French. This，perhaps，explains why former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau once said that Canada is really more mosaic(马赛克，镶嵌图案) of cultures and languages than a melting pot.Street signs in Toronto are mostly in English. Weekly and daily newspapers are published in various languages，and the city hosts successful international film festival each September. It is also home to a popular baseball team，the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto has something for everyone. 61．The author wrote this passage to________.A．tell us how Toronto develops from the pastB．introduce some famous sights of TorontoC．draw more tourists to TorontoD．introduce something about Canada62．What can we know from the passage?A．Toronto is in the center of Canada.B．From the top of the CN Tower we can see the whole Toronto.C．The street signs in Toronto are all written in English.D．Toronto is a city with a history of half a century.63．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．Toronto hosts baseball games every year.B．Newspapers in Canada aren't published only in English.C．We can see people of every colour in Toronto.D．Toronto hosts an international film festival every year.64．The underlined sentence means different cultures and languages in Canada________.A．have developed a lotB．can be easily seen by foreignersC．have been well mixed togetherD．still keep their own characteristics65．How does the author like Toronto?A．The city is worth visiting.C．There are too many foreigners in the city.D．There aren't many places of interest to visit.BThe fiddler crab (蟹) is a living clock. It indicates(=shows) the time of day by the colour of its skin, which is dark by day and pale by night. The crab’s changing colour follows a regular twenty—four hour plan that exactly matches the daily rhythm (节奏) of the sun.Does the crab actually keep time, or does its skin simply answer to the sun’s rays, changing colour according to the amount of light strikes it? To find out, biologists kept crabs in a dark room for two months. Even without daylight, the crab’s skin colour continued to change exactly on time.T.The biologists noticed that once each day the colour of the fiddler crab is especially dark, and that each day this happens fifty minutes later than on the day before. From this they discovered that each crab follows not only the rhythm of the sun but also that of the tides (潮水). The crab’s period of greatest darkening is exactly the time of low tide on the beach where it was caught!66. The fiddler crab is like a clock because it changes colour ______.A in a regular 24—hour rhythm B. in answer to the sun’s raysC. at low tideD. every fifty minutes67. The crab’s changing colour ______.A. tells the crab what time it isB. protects the crab from the sunlight and enemiesC. keeps the crab warmD. is of no real use68. When the fiddler crabs were kept in the dark , they ______.A. did not change colourB. changed colour more quicklyC. changed colour more slowlyD. changed colour on the same timetable69. The crab’s colour—changing ability was probably developed ______.A. in the process of evolution (进化)B. over millions of yearsC. by the work of biologistsD. both A and B70. The best title for this selection would be ______.A. The Sun and the TidesB. Discoveries in BiologyC. A scientific StudyD. A Living ClockCA young British sailor was missing at sea yesterday in similar circumstances(情况) to the way his father died five years ago．The dinghy(救生橡皮船)，used to take Richard Smith，21，to his yacht(快艇)，was discovered empty, floating in seas off the Caribbean island.An air and sea search was carried out but he has still not been discovered. Richard’s mother, Bicknell，said from her home in Hampshire，“It’s so much coincidence.Richard always carried a photograph of his father attached to a poem，which included the date of his disappearance.”“Now, it’s very strange because all they have found is Richard’s dinghy.We need to know this time what has happened one way or another.If you know at least you can go through the grieving process(悲痛的过程).”In November 1996，Mr. Smith’s father, Charlie，was sailing in the Tasmen sea between the Australian mainland and the island of Tasmen with his new wife.They lost radio contact with the shore and they, together with their yacht were never seen again，and their disappearance remains a mystery. Richard is described a talented(有才能的)and experienced sailor who has crewed for the champion ocean racer.He had sailed to the。

2014年高一英语10月月考试卷说明：本套试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，满分150分。

考试时间：120分钟。

请将答案填写在答题卡上第Ⅰ卷（三部分，共115分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）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 mean?A. He will have hard work.B. He won’t take the test.C. He will finish the reading.2. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man will get up late.B. The woman is used to getting up early.C. People in London are always lazy.3. What is probably the woman?A. A reporter.B. A writer.C. A student.4. Why was the man late?A. The meeting started earlier.B. His car was broken.C. He met with a traffic jam.5. What will the man do next?A. Change his address.B. Call the post office.C. Deliver some telegrams.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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

2014.10一．听力理解（共20小题，每题1.5分，共30分）第一节：听下面5段小对话,每段对话后都有一个问题，从题中所给的A, B, C选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置上。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。

1. When is the show?A. In one hour.B. In half an hour.C. In five minutes.2. Whom will the man ask about the basketball?A. Josh.B. Jeanie.C. Peter.3. What is true about the man?A. He didn’t read Jim’s article.B. He helped Jim with the article.C. He first read the article in the school paper.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter.B. Teacher and student.C. Boss and employee.5. What will the man probably get Kim for her birthday?A. Something red.B. A purse.C. Her favorite snack.第二节：听下面5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选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置上。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍.听第6段材料，回答第6至7 题。

6. Why do many people have to move houses?A. The houses are too old to live in.B. New flat buildings will be built for them.C. The area will be opened for business purpose.7. What do we know about Mrs. Hamilton?A. She refused to move.B. She lives with her family.C. She was moved out by force.听第7段材料，回答第8至10 题。

高中英语真题:2014—2015学年高一10月月考时量：120分钟总分：120分PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 marks) Section A （15 marks）Directions: In this section, you’ll hear 6conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions a nd each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the convers ations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the c orresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11 Where does the conversation take place?A. At the restaurant B At school C At home2 What did the girl eat for lunch？A. A sandwich and chipsB. A burger ,salad and waterC.A piece of bread and some juiceConversation23 What day is it today?A MondayB SaturdayC Sunday4 What will the man do?A Borrow the woman’s computerB Go to the library to finish his paperC Have the woman take care of his sister Conversation35 What’s the purpose of the expert’s visit?A To tell about the study programs.B To give information on the internet.C To offer students advice on their study.6 What does the man think of the lecture？A WorthwhileB UselessC Easy Conversation47 What did the woman do during the weekend？A She had dinner in a restaurant.B She watched a movie in a cinema.C She celebrate her mother’s birthday.8 What does the woman think of the movie?A InterestingB BoringC Confusing9 What do the speakers plan to do on Saturday？A Buy a birthday presentB Visit some friendsC Hold a pa rtyConversation 510What do we know about the man?A He is a fan of the quiz showB He is a very humorous personC He doesn’t think Frank Jones funny.11 What does the man think of the questions of the quiz show?A They are quite easy.B They are very serious.C They are harder and harder.12 What kind of questions is the woman good at?A Ones on math and scienceB Ones on history and literatureC Ones on pop music and movie starsConversation 613 Why did Susan get a job before going to university？A She didn’t want to go to college.B Her parents didn’t give her enough money.C She wanted to help her parents support her family.14 What did Susan like in the shop？A the workmatesB the clean workmatesC the smell of thebaking15 What does Susan say about serving customers?A She enjoyed the busy part of the day.B She hated serving them at lunchtime.C She liked to plan a party or a wedding for them.Section B (5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the informatio n you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THR EE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.The magazine good livingI first editionCooking directions for 16A special free gift —a DVD showing how to prepare 17 II second editionAn article about the 18A special collection of dishes for 19Some recipes designed especially for 20PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE SECTION A （15 marks）Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are f our choices marked A,B ,C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. Hearing his travelling _______, I knew that he was an _____ traveller.A. experiences; experiencedB. experience: experienc eC. experiences ; experiencingD. experience; experienci ng22. In our hometown, wood can ___________ a fire.A. be used to makeB. be used to makingC. use to makeD. used to making23. With everything ________, he felt tired but happy.A. to doB. doneC. had been done D . to be done24. Don’t forget the day ____ you were received into the Youth League.A. whenB. thatC. at whichD. where25. Is this school ____ we visited three years ago?A. the oneB. whichC. thatD. where26. Mary, along with her parents, _________to the countryside to visit her grandparents every weekend.A. goB. goesC. went D gone27. Maybe, but _____ he has been so rude to us ,I feel like we have to punish him or he won’t respect us.A. whenB. whyC. now that D .though28. Some students think physics is the most difficult subject they have learned.A. whichB. thatC. whoD. as29. My younger sister wants to have a mobile phone colou r is red.A. itsB. whichC. thatD. whose30.He also told us that the best way ____ _ respect was to dev ote ourselves _____ study and achieve high grades.A. to earn; atB. earning; toC. earn; toD. to earn; to31.Eric runs in after the ball, ____ _by a big dog, walking very s lowly.A. followedB. followingC. to followD. follow32. I found that the homework was not as heavy as I used to get in my old school.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. when33. ____ _ the small sculpture did not look very beautiful when it was finished, I still like it very much.A. ThoughB. BecauseC. WhereD. As34.The boy used to be poor in maths, but he _____ great progr ess since he came to our class last term.A . had made B. has made C. is making D. was maki ng35. When parents come to visit the school and talk to the teach ers,we often play songs by students, and we also give mes sages to inform the parents events such as outings and sc hool plays.A. sing, ofB. singing, withC. sung, ofD. to sing, toSECTION B （12 marks）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are f our words or phrases marked A. B. C. and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Mr. and Mrs. King have lived in our town for nearly twenty years . They have a bookshop by the bus station. They're 36 to ever ybody and have a lot of friends. They often 37 the poor stude nts and sell them some books cheaply. So there're many young men in their shop. Of course people 38 them and their friend s often call on them and talk with them. We can always hear their rooms are full of 39 .It was a Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. King were going to have a picnic on the island the next 40 . It was a little far from our to wn. So they had to 41 earlier than usual to catch a six o'clock train. After 42 a few friends came to see them while they wer e preparing some food and drinks forthe picnic. Mr. King and his wife had to stop 43 them. They tal ked a lot and few of them looked at the 44 on the wall. Mr. an d Mrs. King were anxious (焦急) but they couldn't tell the visitors about it. The woman though t for a few 45 and had an idea. She said to her husband, "Oh, i t's eleven o'clock! You'd better stop talking, dear! Our guests ar e anxious to 46 !Mr. king heard this and stood up and said 47 to the visitors and they left soon.36. A. rude B. friendly C. coldD. distant37. A. help B. hurt C. selectD. respect38. A. deserve B. understandC. achieveD. like39. A. cry B. shout C. laughD. noise40. A. morning B. afternoon C. eveningD. day41. A. go to work B. get upC. go to sleepD. open the shop42. A. breakfast B. lunch C. supperD. meal43. A. accepting B. to receive C. receivingD. to accept44. A. phone B. photo C. clockD. picture45. A. minutes B. hours C. daysD. months46. A. go home B. go to bedC. go shoppingD. have a rest47. A. hello B. goodbye C. sorryD. good nightSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each bla nk with one word that best fits the context.Mom and Dad arrived back from vacation a day earlier 48 expected in order to give the boys a surprise. They got so angry 49 they saw the house was 50 a mess that Dad shou ted at Daniel, the elder brother, 51 was in charge of the hou se when they were away. Daniel shut the door angrily, 52 th eir parents never gave him a chance to explain. Eric, 53 youn ger brother, wanted to explain to his parents what had happene d, 54 Daniel didn’t think that their parents wanted to know t he truth.At the end of the play, both Mom and Dad thought maybe the y were 55 hard on the boys. However, Dad decided to puni sh Daniel for his rudeness so that he would show respect to his parents in future.PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION （20 marks） Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passag e is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Ch oose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AAs we all know, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declara tion of Independence (《独立宣言》).He wrote it in two weeks, and after a few changes, it was accep ted by the Congress (国会). As a result, he became famous.Born in 1743 in Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, a wonderful student at school and almost talented(天才的 ) lawyer later, was much interested in politics.Jefferson was elected the Governor of Virginia in 1779, and he was sent to as the representative of the American government in 1784. Sixteen years later, at the age of 57, he was elected pr esident after Washington and Adams.Far from a handsome man, he was tall with long arms and big h ands. Jefferson, who was an amusing(令人愉快的) talker in conversation but a poor speaker, was generally go od-natured.Jefferson was regarded as a defender of freedom in . As a president, he protected the right of free speech. Interestingly enough, in his eight years as president, Jefferson never vetoed (否决) a bill which the Congress had passed. He did a lot in organi zing the new of .Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth, 1826, the fiftieth anni versary of American Independence.56. From the passage we can infer that won its independence i n _______.A. 1786B. 1800C. 1842D. 177657. How old was Thomas Jefferson when he was elected Presi dent of the ?A. He was 47.B. He was in his forties.C. He was 57.D. We don’t know.58. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Jefferson was an amusing talker, but not good at speaking i n public.B. Jefferson was not an easy person to get along with.C. Jefferson was not only very talented but also very handsome .D. Not being politically minded, Jefferson never vetoed a bill pa ssed by the Congress.59. Jefferson died when he was ________.A. 72B. 83C. 73D. 9260. Jefferson’s greatest contribution in American history should be that ________.A. he did a lot in organizing the new of .B. he was strongly against the slaveryC. he wrote the Declaration ofD. he was for the right of free speechBLast week I visited my friend Pete in the new home where he l ives with his wife and daughter. Pete used to spend his holiday s travelling the world, visiting the pyramids in Egypt or scuba di ving(潜水) in the Caribbean. Nowadays he prefers to spend his holiday s and weekends making his house look more beautiful. Like hu ndreds of thousands of other British people, he has discovered the joy of DIY (Do It Yourself), which means if there are any thin gs that need fixing around the house, he will try to do the job hi mself.As he showed me the new kitchen he put together by himself and the newly painted walls, I asked Pete where hegot his inspiration (灵感) from. He told me that his favorite source of ideas was a DIY program on TV.This got me thinking about the great popularity of DIY progra ms in the . Each major channel has at least one home or garde n improving show and there’s even a satellite channel complete ly about the subject.I guess itis not really surprising that DIY programs are so popular. Two common sayings in Britain－‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’ and ‘there’s no place like home’－show how important our houses are to us. With the present eco nomic downturn, many people can’t afford to buy a bigger hous e so they are looking at how they can make their house better without spending a lot of money. DIY is the perfect choice.But be careful! I read a report that said over 230,000 people were injured while doing home improvements in the UK in just o ne year, including 41,000 who fell off ladders(梯子) and 5,800 who were seriously hurt by hammers. So I won’t be going down to the hardware store.61. How did Pete spend his holiday in the past?A. Visiting his friends.B. Diving.C. Travelling around the world.D. Making his house beautif ul.62. Which might NOT be shown in a DIY program on TV?A. Scuba divingB. A garden improving feature.C. Home improvements.D. Fixing things in kitchens63. Which is NOT the reason why DIY is popular among British people?A. They enjoy DIY.B. They want to make their houses better themselves.C. They can improve their houses without spending much mo ney.D. They want to be on TV.64. At the end of the article the writer wants us to remember __ ___.A. not to go to the hardware storeB. to be careful not to get hurt while doing DIYC. to keep watching DIY on TV while drinking a nice cup of te aD. not to climb ladders or use hammers65. It can be inferred from the article that _____.A. people in the like DIY more than people in other countriesB. DIY programs are the most popular in theC. home is the most important place to the EnglishD. British people can’tafford to buy houses during the economic downturnPART FOUR WRITING （45 marks）Section A (10 points)Directions: Complete the following sentences according to the fi rst given letter or the Chinese in the sentence.单词填空（10marks）1. Can you e to me what he said at the end of the meetin g?2. I don’t think it’s my f______________ that the telephone is bro ken because I just picked it up.3. If you are c__________ (困惑的) about anything, phone my office.4. Nobody smokes in the office now because the new law _____ _______(禁止) it.5. Has the headmaster a your plan?6. It’s common for t_________ to have growing pains during the process of their growth.7. The doctor said the child's illness wasn’t serious and his tem perature was （正常的）.8. He is preparing to (参加) his daughter’s graduation ceremony.9. In case of (紧急状况), break the glass and press the button.10. I think you d a pay raise for your hard work.Section C (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions a ccording to the information given in the passage and required w ords limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.[来源:Z|xx|]In , after middle school comes high school, which includes gr ades 9 through 12. Students are required to take certain subject s like English, social studies, math, science and physical educat ion. In addition, they choose among elective subjects (选修课) to complete their high school education. Electives include s ubjects in technology, music, art and foreign languages.Each student in the school has their own locker for books. This convenience saves students from carrying textbooks, and allow s students a small space they can decorate (装饰) with posters and favorite objects.Most high schools have at least one sports team that compet es in local events, and all students are encouraged to be involv ed in sports. Schools often offer football, baseball, softball, bask etball, volleyball, tennis and soccer. Some may even have sport s like golf, swimming, gymnastics and cross-country skiing.Many high school students have part-time jobs by the age of 15 or 16, some even earlier. Their first j obs are often babysitting or cutting lawns, but later they will likel y get a job at a fast-food restaurant, video store, or clothing shop.Sixteen is the legal driving age in most states, and students u sually want to own a car as soon as they can. Some parents allow their children to drive a family vehicle, and may even buy a car as a graduation present. Others prefer that their sons and d aughters earnenough to purchase a used vehicle. Many teenagers feel it’s a necessity to own a car, and will do whatever it takes to be able t o drive.1. What elective subjects can American high school students ch oose? (Not more than 8 words)________________________________________________________ _2. What convenience does the locker bring to the students? (No t more than 9 words)_______________________________________________________ __3. What are often high school stude nts’ first jobs? (Not more th an 4 words)_______________________________________________________ __4. What’s the main idea of the passage? (Not more than 5 word s)_______________________________________________________ __Section D (25 marks)Directions: Write an English composition according to the instru ctions given below in Chinese.介绍自己进入高一以来新认识的好朋友李华的情况，包括他的外貌特征，学习成绩，业余爱好，思想品质等。

2014-2015下期高一英语期中考试试卷命题人：郭珺审核人：黄崎考试时间：100分钟；卷面总分：120分（注意：请将答案按题号1--60顺序填涂到答题卡上，否则不给分。

）一、单项选择。

选出最佳选项。

（共20小题；每小题１分，共20分）1．Mr. Huang will ________ in the movement.A. play a leading partB. take partsC. play leading partD. take a part 2．Sometimes ____English is quite different from ____English in many ways.A. speaking, writingB. spoken, writtenC. speaking, writtenD. spoken, writing3．________ from heart trouble for years，Professor White has to take some medicine with him wherever he goes.A．Suffered B．Suffering C．Having suffered D．Being suffered4．All the information we have collected in relation to that case ________ very little.A．makes up for B．adds up to C．comes up with D．pulls up with5．The film，________ the true story of this Red Army general，attracted people’s interest all over the country.A．is based on B．is on the base of C．which is the base for D．based upon 6．Don’t respond to any e­mails________ personal information，no matter how official they look.A．searching B．asking C．requesting D．questioning7．—Are you still busy?—Yes, I______ my work, and it won’t take long.A. just finishB. am just finishingC. have just finishedD. am just going to finish8．—I didn’t know this was a one-way street，officer. —________A．That’s all right.B．I don’t believe you.C．How dare you say that? D．Sorry，but that’s no excuse.9．The money collected should be made good use________ the people in South Asia who suffereda lot in the earthquake and the tsunami (海啸)．A．of helping B．to help C．to helping D．of to help10．Only when the motorbike looked almost new ________repairing and cleaning it.A．he stopped B．did he stop C．stopped he D．he did stop11．What shall we use for power when all the oil in the world has________？A．given out B．put out C．held up D．used up12．Sam insisted that he________ the law and________.A．didn’t break；mustn’t be punished B．doesn’t break；shouldn’t pu nishC．hadn’t broken；be not punished D．hadn’t broken；not be punished13．What I need is ________ book that contains ________ ABC of oil painting.A．a；/ B．the；/ C．the；an D．a；the14．—I saw no more than one motor car in that shop. Will you go and buy________？—No，I’d rather buy________ in other shops.A．one；one B．it；one C．one；it D．it；it15．________our earth，or else it will be no longer fit for us to live on.A．Protect B．To protect C．Protecting D．Protected16．A bee appeared on Ka te’s dress，and her sudden________ of cry scared us.A．break B．burst C．attitude D．express17．The place ________ interested me most was the Children’s Palace.A．which B．where C．what D．in which18．The boys，________could not reach the shelf，went to look for something to stand on.A．the tall of whom B．the tallest of whomC．the tallest one D．the tallest of them19．The time he has devoted in the past 10 years________ the disabled is now considered________ of great value.A．to help；being B．to helping；to be C．to help；to be D．helping；being 20．I do not feel equal to________ her the truth.A．tell B．told C．telling D．being told二、完形填空。

高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高一10月月考英语试题说明: 本试卷共两卷, 第一卷和第二卷。

第一卷的答案请涂在答题卡上, 第二卷的答案请写在答题卡上的规定位置。

交卷时交答题卡。

试卷总分为150分, 考试时间为120分钟。

第I卷（选择题，共90分）第一部分听力测试（共两节，满分20分）（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. What does Jim do?A. A teacher.B. An officer.C. A st udent.2. What time did Suzy leave home?A. 4:30.B. 5:00.C. 5:15.3. What is the man’s suggestion?A. Going to the concert.B. Going to see a show.C. J ust walking around.4. How long has the rain lasted?A. 5 days.B. 6 days.C. 7 days.5. What opinion do they hold on their chemistry course?A. It’s well organized.B. It is satisfactory.C. It is uns atisfactory.第二节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

2014下期高一英语阶段性考试试卷命题人：金锦跃审核人：郭珺I. 单项选择（20分）1. ____ in the newspaper, I didn’t notice what was happening.A. Having buriedB. BuryingC. BuriedD. To be buried2. Upon graduation from school, how well will you ____the job that lies ahead?A. prepareB. prepare forC. be prepared forD. be preparing3. I wish to thank Professor Smith, without _____ help I would never have got this far.A. whoB. whoseC. whomD. which4. The ability ____ an idea is as important as the idea itself.A. expressingB. expressedC. to expressD. to be expressed5. Fearing that most of the citizens voted _____ him, he ____ a smile.A. for; performedB. for; managedC. against; controlledD. against; wore6. Now their talks have reached a key point_____ one side must give in to the other.A. whichB. thatC. whereD. how7. That is the only way we can imagine ____ the overuse of water in the students’bathrooms.A. reducingB. to reduceC. reducedD. reduce8. Old as she was, she still _____ herself to be young and beautiful.A. picturedB. regardedC. fanciedD. hoped9. It is reported that there was an air crash in Cuba. Nobody on board _____ it with all the passengers and crew killed.A. avoidedB. leftC. missedD. survived10. ____ a certain doubt among the people as to the practical value of the project.A. It hasB. They haveC. it remainsD. There remains11. The hotel ____ 50 yuan for a room for the night.A. offeredB. chargedC. paidD. gave12. Some people would like to do shopping on Sunday since they expect to pick up wonderful _____ in the market.A. batteriesB. bargainsC. basketsD. barrels13. He has been acting very strangely these days. I can’t _____ his actions at all.A. ask forB. account forC. call forD. stand for14. Mrs Smith finds it hard to clear up the mess, as her children are always ____ whenever she tries to. A. in the way B. on watch C. in sight D. on the line15. As is reported, it is 100 years _____ Qinghua University was founded.A. whenB. beforeC. afterD. since16. The young man has great staying power and perseverance, which are what it ____ to make a successful businessman.A. takesB. makesC. costsD. spends17. We are looking at the ____ by the laboring people in_____.A. wonder made; wonderB. wonder done; wondersC. wonders done; wonderD. wonder worked; wonders18. There are so many beautiful caps here. I really don’t know ____.A. what to chooseB. how to chooseC. which to chooseD. what to choose from19. I have tried several times, but the door just ____.A. won’t be openedB. won’t openC. doesn’t be openedD. isn’t opened20. These instructions should be made more ____ , so that the primary school students can understand them.A. easyB. modernC. simplifiedD. complicatedII. 完形填空（20分）Why did I come today? I wondered. My Christmas 21 contained several people that claimed they wanted nothing but I knew their feelings would be hurt 22 I didn’t buy them anything, so gift buying was 23 but fun.Hurriedly, I finished shopping and 24 the long checkout lines. In front of me were a boy of about 5 and a younger girl. She carried a beautiful pair of 25 slippers. When we finally 26 the checkout register, the girl 27 placed the shoes on the counter. She treated them as though they were a 28 .“That will be $ 6.09,” the cashier said. The boy29 his pockets. He finally came up with $ 3.12. “I guess we will have to put them back,” he30 said. “We will come back some othertime, maybe tomorrow.” With that statement, a soft 31 broke from the little girl. “But Jesus would have loved these shoes,” she cried.“Well, we’ll go home and work some more. Don’t cry. We’ll surely32 ,” he said. Quickly I handed $ 3.00 to the cashier. These children had waited in line for a long time. And, 33 , it was Christmas. Suddenly a pair of arms came around me and a small voice 34 said, “Thank you, lady.” “What did you35 when you said Jesus would like the shoes?” I asked. The boy answered, “Our mommy is sick and going to 36 . Daddy said she might go before Christmas to be with Jesus.” The girl spoke, “My Sunday school teacher said the streets in heaven are shiny gold, just like these shoes. Won’t mommy be37 walking on those streets in these sho es?”My eyes 38 as I looked into her tear-streaked face. “Yes,” I answered, “I am39 she will.” Silently I thanked God for using these children to40 me of the true spirit of giving.21. A. plan B. list C. goods D. purchases22. A. if B. because C. unless D. since23. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything24. A. waited B. joined C. attended D. gathered25. A. cotton B. leather C. gold D. silver26. A. approached B. passed C. checked D. found27. A. immediately B. hesitantly C. shyly D. carefully28. A. gift B. treasure C. life D. prize29. A. opened B. touched C. tore D. searched30. A. bravely B. uncertainly C. slowly D. doubtfully31. A. tear B. sob C. smile D. sigh32. A. leave B. come C. return D. arrive33. A. above all B. at last C. at least D. after all34. A. gratefully B. sweetly C. gracefully D. kindly35. A. request B. expect C. mean D. attempt36. A. hospital B. tomb C. heaven D. sky37. A. equal B. comfortable C. convenient D. beautiful38. A. pained B. flooded C. shut D. froze39. A. sure B. afraid C. glad D. confident40. A. inform B. warn C. cure D. remindIII. 阅读理解（32 分）AFor a while, my neighborhood was taken ever by an army of joggers (慢跑者). They were there all the time: early morning, noon, and evening. There were little old ladies in gray sweats, young couples in Adidas shoes, middle-aged men with red faces. "Come on!" My friend Alex encouraged me to join him as he jogged by my house every evening. "You'll feel great."Well, I had nothing against feeling great and if Alex could jog every day, anyone could. So I took up jogging seriously and gave it a good two months of my life, and not a day more. Based on my experience, jogging is the most overvalued form of exercise around, and judging from the number of the people who left our neighborhood jogging army. I'm not alone in my opinion.First of all, jogging is very hard on the body. Your legs and feet a real pounding (追击) ruining down a road for two or three miles. I developed foot, leg, and back problems. Then I read about a nationally famous jogger who died of a heart attack while jogging, and I had something else to worry about. Jogging doesn't kill hundreds of people, but if you have any physical weaknesses, jogging will surely bring them out, as they did with me.Secondly, I got no enjoyment out of jogging. Putting one foot in front of the other for forty-five minutes isn't my idea of fun. Jogging is also a lonely pastime. Some joggers say, "I love being out there with just my thoughts" Well, my thoughts began to bore me, and most of them were on how much my legs hurt.And how could I enjoy something that brought me pain? And that wasn't just the first week: it was practically every day for two months. I never got past the pain level, and pain isn't fun. What a cruel way to do it! So many other exercises, including walking, lead to almost the same results painlessly, so why jog?I don't jog any more, and I don't think I ever will. I'm walking two miles three times a week at a fast pace, and that feels good. I bicycle to work when the weather is good. I'm getting exercise, and I'm enjoying it at the same time. I could never say the same for jogging, and I've found a lot of better ways to stay in shape.41. From the first paragraph, we learn that in the writer's neighborhood _____.A. jogging became very popularB. people jogged only during the daytimeC. Alex organized an army of joggersD. jogging provided a chance to get together42. What was the writer's attitude towards jogging in the beginning?A. He felt it was worth a try.B. He was very fond of it.C. He was strongly against it.D. He thought it must be painful.43. Why did the writer give up jogging two months later?A. He disliked doing exercise outside.B. He found it neither healthy nor interesting.C. He was afraid of having a heart attack.D. He was worried about being left alone.44. From the writer's experience, we can conclude that _____.A. not everyone enjoys joggingB. he is the only person who hates joggingC. nothing other than jogging can help people keep fitD. jogging makes people feel greater than any other sport.BAn Italian couple are to become the world's oldest divorcees, after the 99 - year –old husband found that his 96 - year - old wife had an affair(婚外情)in the 1940s．The Italian man, called by lawyers in the case as Antonio C, was looking through an old drawer when he made the discovery a few days before Christmas．In spite of the time that had passed since the affair, he was so upset that he immediately asked his wife of 77years, named as Rosa C, whether it was true, and demanded a divorce．Stricken by the guilt, she reportedly admitted everything but was unable to persuade her husband to reconsider his decision, though her children also did much more work．She wrote the letters to her lover during a secret affair in the 1940s, according to court papers released in Rome this week, which made people know the truth．The couple are now preparing to split; though the marriage they built has lasted over nearly eight decades－they have five children, a dozen grandchildren and one great-grand child．The discovery of the letters was the final problem for their marriage which had already run into difficulty－10 years ago the husband briefly left their house in Rome and moved in with one of his sons, only to return a few weeks later．The Italian thought the fierce split resulted from the couple's southern blood 一he is originally from Olbia in Sardinia: while his wife was born in Naples．The couple met during the 1930s when Antonio served as a young officer．The case appears to set a new record, at least for the age of the oldest figures –the previous oldest couple to divorce were Bertie and Jessie Wood, both aged 98, from the UK．That pair ended their 36-year marriage in 2009 when they were both two years away from their l00th birthdays．They got married in Elstree, Hertfordshire, in 1972, having both ended previous marriages, before moving to Falmouth, Cornwall four years later．45. Which is true according to the text?A．To find his wife' affair, Antonio C looked through an old drawer．B．Rosa C' lover may be Bertie．C．Rosa C admitted what she did because she was sorry for her guilt．D．The Italian thought the fierce split resulted from the discovery of the letters．46. Which of the following best describe Antonio C?A. A childish man.B. A rude man.C. A romantic manD. A stubborn man47.The marriage of Antonio C and Rosa C_______ ．A．may come to an end because the husband sticks to his decisionB．appears to set a new recordC．may have lasted over 36 yearsD．began in the 1930s before both ending previous marriages48.This passage may come from________．A．a text book B．a newspaper C．a history book D．an advertisementCHundreds of great books are published in America every year．And every year，editors，critics and many readers try to choose a list of favorites．A few books showed up on list after list of the best fiction from this year．One of them was Ann Patchett's “State of Wonder”．Publishers Weekly described the novel as one “readers will hate to see end．”The story centers on a drug researcher from Minnesota named Maria Singh．She travels to Brazil to investigate the death of a co-worker．Her search takes her deep into the Amazon area and danger．But．she also goes deep into her own soul for a close look at who she is, what she has lost in her life and how she wants the future to look．Ann Patchett lives in Tennessee．She told Publishers Weekly magazine that the state is leafy．She visited that area while doing research for the novel．Chad Harbach's name was also all over the critics’ best lists this year for his first book，“The Art of Fielding．”The New Yorker magazine praised the novel for the easy way it joins a love of baseball with a love of literature．The book is about a college baseball star．He suffers a mental crisis and begins to fail on the playing field as a result．But the book is about much more than the sport of baseball．It also is a story of love, loss，friendship and growing up．Chad Harbach says his own upbringing influenced the book．“The Marriage Plot” also got a 10t of attention this year．It is the third book from Pulitzer Prize winner Jeffrey Eugenides．He spent almost ten years writing it．“The Marriage Plot” is also a story about becoming an adult．It follows the lives of three students in their final year of college and beyond．Leonard struggles with manic depression，Mitchell，with religious belief and Madeleine struggles with her feelings for both men．49．The underlined words “readers will hate to see end” mean _________ A．Readers love “State of Wonder” very much．B．Readers don't like reading “State of Wonder”．C．Readers don't like Ann Patchen's writing style．D．Readers don't want to read the end of “State of Wonder”．50．It can be inferred that _________.A．Chad had mental problems in his childhoodB．Chad became famous for “The Art of Fielding”C．more and more readers like Chad's bookD．“The Art of Fielding” is only about the story of baseball51．The following statements about “The Marriage Plot” are true except that ________．A．it took its author about 10 years to finish the bookB．it is about the lives of three college studentsC．Mitchell in the story struggles with religious beliefD．its author's character is similar to Madeleine's52．What is the passage mainly about?A．People's reading preference B．Three famous writersC．The introduction of three books D．The common features of interesting booksDTrying to leave work at the office is proving to be a challenge for many British workers，with research showing that heavy workloads，conflicts and bosses all make an appearance in dreams．Work-related issues are the number one topic featuring in dreams，with colleagues invading shut eye time more than celebrities．More than 20 per cent surveyed admitted that they regularly dream about their boss．One in three dreams about work when they are stressed in their job and a quarter stated that they dream about a colleague if there was a conflict with them earlier that day．Of the 2,000 people surveyed，20 per cent dreamed more if they were under pressure or stressed．The research found that the average person dreams most nights，with only 12 per cent saying they never dream．However, dreams often leave people confused，with 52 per cent saying they do not make sense and 60 per cent wishing they could know what they mean．Commenting on the survey carried out by One Poll for Premier Inn hotels，dreams expert Davina MacKail said：“Whether we are asleep or awake．a problem with a colleague or stress at work can really affect us．More than hal f of the nation stated that their dreams don’t make sense so I have worked with Premier Inn to make a Dream Dictionary to help dreamers to understand why they dream ,what they do and what those dreams mean．”A spokesman for Premier Inn said：“It is really i mportant to try to unwind after a hard day at work but that is easier said than done if something is playing on your mind．”53．It’s hard for the workers to leave work because they often ______.A．spend the night in their offices B．sleep with office issues in mindC．have very long office hours D．have dreams during their work 54．What can we infer about the British workers?A．Most of their dreams are work-related．B．Some of them dream about work every night．C．They dream of their colleagues more than their boss．D．Their dreams involve work more than anything else．55．The survey shows that most people ______.A．dream more under pressure B．never dream at allC．don’t understand their dreams D．interpret their dreams well 56．According to the spokesman for Premier Inn，it’s hard to relax if we ______.A．dream about work while asleep B．keep thinking hardC．have sounds ringing in the mind D．sleep in a noisy environment IV．完成句子（8分）（根据中文完成句子和句型转换）1.We think that he is a good kid because he often serves the blind.We ________ ______ ______ ______ a good kid because he often serves the blind.2.Can you ______ _______ ________ _______ us?(证明你的勇敢)3.Will you admit that you have had Jack break into the door?Will you admit_______ _______ the door _______ _______ by Jack?4.You have been working all morning－I think you deserve a rest.(你已经工作一个早上了－我想你该歇歇了)You have been working all morning －I think you ______ ____ ______ _____ rest.5.There is _____ ______ competition among countries to ______ the Olympics_________ to win Olympic medals.(国与国之间争取奥运会承办权的竞争就跟争夺奥运会奖牌一样激烈)6.He _______ _____ _____ ______ keep silent. (他向我示意保持安静)7.The factory is worth visiting.The factory is _______ ______ _______ ________.8.This year I take charge of the class.This year the class is _____ ______ ______ ______ me.V. 单词拼写（10 分）1. Workers built s_______ for survivors whose homes had been destroyed.2. Next month the city will open a new park to h______ those who died in the terrible disaster.3. He offered g______ to poor black people on their legal problems.4. It was a prison from which no one could e________.5. She _______(挑选) a diamond ring and decided to buy it.6. He would be an eyewitness in the t______.7. Only _______(运动员) who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as competitors.8. Many kings and princes wanted to marry Atlanta, but when they heard of her rules they knew it was h______.9. I began as a c________ machine in France in 1642.10. As a result I t_______ changed my shape.VI. 单句改错（10 分）（每句只有一处错，在原句上改）1.First it was stored in tubes, then on transistors and late very small chips.2.I am now truly filled with happiness so that I am a devoted friend and helper of the human race.3.No other countries could join, nor could slaves or women!4.He is now interviewing Li Yan, the volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games.5.I share the same opinion as you.6.His plan proved practically.7.In my eyes, life in the twenty-first century is much easier than it used to.8.So the Amber Room became a part of the Czar’s winter palace in ST Petersburg.9.I felt bad the first time I had talked to a group.10.The last thirty years have seen the greatest number of law stopping our rights and progress, until today we have reached a stage where we have almost no rights at all.VII. 书面表达（20 分）我校学生会组织以“我的中国梦”为主题的英语演讲比赛。

2014年下学期高二英语阶段性考试试卷命题人：韦健灵审核人：赵子卿第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分40分)第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

1. In China today, _______ car is becoming _____ popular means of transportation.A. a; theB. a; /C. the; theD. the; a2. –— It is unwise for some people to drive and talk on a cell phone.–— _______. It's very dangerous.A. That's greatB. Not reallyC. Good ideaD. I couldn't agree more3. Though having lived abroad for years, many Chinese still _______ the traditional customs.A. performB. possesC. observeD. support4Don’t wake Doctor Thompson up unless it is a real_______; he is too tired and needs a good rest.A. campaignB. emergencyC. argumentD. connection5. He spoke for a long time but his meaning did not ___________.A. come upB. come outC. come onD. come across6. ---John, can you help me fax the file?--- I would rather you _____ it by yourself.A.doB. will doC. didD. would do7. It is well-known that Madam Curie won two Nobel Prizes for her scientific _________.A. inspirationB. adventuresC. achievementsD. observation8. He sets us so difficult a problem_________ I couldn’t work out.A. thatB. asC. whichD. why9. The new stadium being built for the next Asian Games will be _______ the present one.A. as three times big asB. three times as big asC. as big as three timesD. as big three times as10. I'll give you your friend's home address, ______ I can be reached most evenings.A. whichB. whenC. whomD. where11. ________ in a heavy rain should be an unforgettable experience.A. CaughtB. CatchingC. Being caughtD. To catch12.Looking around the city, you’ll find many parks are _____________.A. worth being visitedB. worth a visitC. worthwhile being visitedD. worthy to a visit13.Lucy has a great sense of humour and always keeps her colleagues _____ with her stories.A. amusedB.amusingC.to amuseD.to be amused14.Scientists are convinced _____ the postive effect of laughter ____ physical and mental health.A.of;atB.by;inC. of;onD.on;at15.—Mr Black，what about my application?—Oh，I regret________you that it hasn’t been successful.A. tellingB. to tellC. having toldD. said16.He argued ______smoking, and insisted that it was ______ argument that smoking was harmfulto health.A. for; beyondB. against; overC. for; overD. against; beyond17.The president spoke at the business meeting for nearly an hour without _____ his notes.A.bringing upB.referring toC.looking forD.trying on.18.__________ you eat the correct foods ________ be able to keep fit and stay healthy.A.Only if; will youB. Only if; you willC.Unless; will youD. Unless; you will19.I saw Bob play the piano at John’s party and on that ______ he was simply brilliantA.sceneB.circumstanceC.occasionD.situation20.The factory used 65 percent of the raw materials, the rest of which _____ saved for otherpurposes.A. isB. areC. wasD. were第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）One fine afternoon I was walking along Fifth Avenue, ___ 21___ I remembered that it was necessary to buy a pair of socks. Why I wished to buy only one pair is ___22___. I turned into the first sock shop that ___23___ my eye, and a boy clerk who could not have been more than seventeen years old ___24___. "What can I do for you, sir?" "I wish to buy a pair of socks." His eyes were shining. There was a note of ___25___ in his voice. "Did you know that you had come into the finest place in the world to buy socks?" I had not been aware of that, as I entered the shop ___26___. "Come with me," said the boy, excitedly. I followed him to the back part of the shop, and he began to take down from the shelves box after box, ___27___ their contents for my enjoyment. "Hold on, young man, I am going to buy only one pair!" "I know that," said he, "but I want you to see ___28___ beautiful these are. Aren't they wonderful?"___29___ was on his face an expression of pleasure, ___30___ he were uncovering the mysteries of his religion. I became far ___31___ interested in him than in the socks. I looked at him in amazement. "My friend," said I, "if you can keep this up, if this is not ___32___ the enthusiasm that comes from having a new job, if you can keep up this enthusiasm and excitement day after day, in ten years you will own every ___33___ in the United States." My amazement ___34___ his pride and joy in salesmanship will be easily understood by all who read this article. In many shops the ___35___ has to wait for someone to serve him.21. A. while B. when C. as D. what22. A. unimportant B. unusual C. useless D. unnecessary23. A. kept B. shut C. took D. caught24. A. came about B. came across C. came forward D. came around25. A. anxiety B. shame C. panic D. excitement26. A. in particular B. in place C. by accident D. on purpose27. A. exchanging B. showing C. selling D. hiding28. A. how B. which C. that D. what29. A. There B. That C. One D. It30. A. although B. even if C. as if D. since31. A. much B. more C. less D. little32. A. mostly B. likely C. only D. hardly33. A. sock B. money C. joy D. store34. A. with B. at C. to D. on35. A. salesman B. passenger C. manager D. customerAnd when ___36___ some clerk does notice you, you are made to feel as if you were interrupting him.Either he is ___37___ in deep thought in which he hates to be disturbed or he is chatting with a girl clerk and you feel like ___38___ for "being too rude".He shows no interest either in you or in the goods he ___39___ to sell. Yet possibly the very clerk who is now so indifferent(冷漠的) began his career with hope and ___40___. The daily work was too much for him; the newness disappears slowly; his only pleasures were found outside of working hours; and he saw younger clerks who had more enthusiasm in their work promoted over him. He became sour. That was the last stage. His usefulness was over.36. A. firstly B. especially C. absolutely D. finally37. A. absorbed B. devoted C. busy D. attracted38. A. forgiving B. apologizing C. favoring D. approving39. A. paid B. is paid C. was paid D. pays40. A. content B. sympathy C. surprise D. enthusiasm第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题,每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项AArt museums are places where people can learn about various cultures. The increasingly popular "design museums" that are opening today, however, perform quite a different role. Unlike most art museums, the design museum shows objects that are easily found by the general public. These museums sometimes even place things like fridges and washing machines in the center of the hall.People have argued that design museums are often made use of as advertisements for new industrial technology. But their role is not simply a matter of sales—it is the honoring of excellently invented products. The difference between the window of a department store and the showcase in a design museum is that the first tries to sell you something, while the second tells you the success of a sale.One advantage of design museums is that they are places where people feel familiar with the exhibits. Unlike the average art museum visitors, design museum visitors seldom feel frightened or puzzled(困惑). This is partly because design museums clearly show how and why mass-produced products work and look as they do, and how design has improved the quality of our lives. Art museum exhibits, on the other hand, would most probably fill visitors with a feeling that there is something beyond their understanding.In recent years, several new design museums have opened their doors. Each of these museums has tried to satisfy the public's growing interest in the field with new ideas. London's Design Museum shows a collection of mass-produced objects from Zippo lighters to electric typewriters to a group of Italian fish-tins. The choices open to design museums seem far less strict than those to art museums, and visitors may also sense the humorous part of our society while walking around such exhibits as interesting and unusually attractive toys collected in our everyday life.41. Showcases in design museums are different from store windows because they ______.A. show more technologically advanced productsB. help increase the sales of productsC. show why the products have sold wellD. attract more people than store windows do42. The author believes that most design museum visitors ______.A. do not admire mass-produced productsB. are puzzled with technological exhibitsC. dislike exhibits in art museumsD. know the exhibits very well43. The best title for this passage is ______.A. The forms of design museumsB. The exhibits of design museumsC. The nature of design museumsD. The choices open to design museumsBFive or six years ago, I attended a lecture on the science of attention. A professor who conducts research over in the medical school was talking about attention blindness, the basic feature of the human brain that, when we concentrate on one task, causes us to miss just about everything else. Because we can't see what we can't see, our lecturer was determined to catch us in the act. He had us watch a video of six people tossing (投掷) basketballs back and forth, three in white shirts and three in black, and our task was to keep track only of the tosses among the people in white. The tape rolled, and everyone began counting.Everyone except me. I'm dyslexic (患阅读困难症的), and the moment I saw that tape with the confusing basketball tossers, I knew I wouldn't be able to keep track of their movements, so I let my mind wander. I became curious, though, when about 30 seconds into the tape, a gorilla (大猩猩) walked in among the players. She (we later learned a female student was in the gorilla suit) stared at the camera, beat her chest with her fist, and then went away while they continued passing the balls.When the tape stopped, the professor asked how many people had counted at least a dozen basketball tosses. Hands went up all over. He then asked who had counted 13, 14, and congratulated those who'd scored the perfect 15. Then he asked, "And who saw the gorilla?"I raised my hand and was surprised to discover I was the only person at my table and one of only three or four in the large room to do so. He'd set us up, trapping us in our own attention blindness. Yes, there had been a trick, but he wasn't the one who had played it on us. By concentrating so hard on counting, we had managed to miss the gorilla in the midst.Attention blindness is the fundamental organizing principle of the brain, and I believe that it presents us with a great opportunity. My take is different from that of many neuroscientists: Where they see the shortcomings of the individual, I sense an opportunity for cooperation. Fortunately, given the interactive(互动的) nature of most of our lives in the digital age, we have the tools to control our different forms of attention and take advantage of them.It's not easy to admit that everything we've learned about how to pay attention means that we've been missing everything else. It's not easy for us logical, intelligent, confident types to admit that the very key to our success — our ability to discover a problem and solve it, an achievement obtained in all those years in school and beyond — may be exactly what limits us. No one ever told us that our way of seeing left out everything else.44. Which of the following is true about the writer when the tape was played?A. Like everyone else, the writer was counting carefully.B. The writer had difficulty keeping track of the tossers' movements.C. The writer showed great curiosity about what the players were doing.D. The writer tried hard to stop her mind from wandering.45. What's the total number of basketball tosses by the players in white shirts in the video?A. 13.B. 14.C. 15.D. 30.46. Most of the people failed to notice the gorilla in the video because _____.A. they focused on the basketball tossing onlyB. they were trapped by the basketball playersC. they did not know what they were supposed to doD. they did not listen to the lecture carefully47. The word "take" (paragraph 5) most probably means _____.A. understandingB. impressionC. sceneD. preference48.In the writer's opinion, attention blindness ______.A. should be viewed as a shortcoming of the individualB. might be overcome if we can discover problems and solve themC. makes it possible for us to work together for a shared purposeD. helps us to become logical, intelligent and confident types of peopleCBelow are reviews for three books and two book series. Each has been read and loved by students across the country.The OutsidersThis book, first published in 1967. has become a classic for teens across the nation. It focuses on Ponyboy , who has been labeled all his life as a greaser. The greaser's opposing group is the " socs ". kids who have lots of money and can break any rules without getting in trouble. As the novel develops, S. E. Hinton allows the reader to see exactly how these labels affect teens in both the greaser and the soc group.If you've ever watched the movie The Outsiders, this story may sound familiar, as the movie was based on the book . The Outsiders gives teens a look into life in the 50's and 60's, offering timeless lessons that still apply to today's youth.Out of the Dus tAny student interested in the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl should read Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. Hesse is able to capture the mood and spirit of this era through the use of poetry. The main character of the book, Billie Jo, is growing up in Oklahoma, the heart of the Dust Bowl. Through free verse poetry, Billie Jo narrates(讲述) her tale of poverty and survival during this difficult time.Out of the Dust is an excellent lesson in history . Due to the short length and writing style, the book is a quick but worthwhile read. By the end of the book, the reader is eager to start the story over again . Hesse is able to pack a lot of emotions and details into her short book , making the story very real and believable.The GiverThe Giver depicts a perfect society in which citizens experience no pain, have never felt fear,and life is completely under control. However, as the reader progresses through the story, it's easy to see that this community is far from utopia(乌托邦). Instead, through the experiences felt by the main character Jonas, the reader learns there is a missing from life in this world..During the Ceremony of the Twelves, each 12—year —old is assigned their life —long career in the community . Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memories, a very special job assigned to oneperson at a time. When Jonas receives his training . he learns many truths about his community that change how he feels about his life, making him determined to do something to change it .The Giver is a good book for teens who enjoy science fiction and fantasy. The book makes you examine your own life, values, and beliefs, striving to find how you would define the perfect society.Anne of Green GablesThis eight-book series depicts the life of Anne Shirley, an orphan that is adopted in Prince Edward Island, Canada . The books are set in the 1800s to the 1900s, the last one taking place during World War I. Anne is a loveable spirit who has many misfortunes and laughable experiences when growing up and going to college.The Anne of Green Gables series is fun to read. creating a strong attachment to the reader and making the last book a bitter －sweet experience. Teenage girls who are looking for a female role model will love Anne Shirley.49. The greaser group may refer to those kids ______.A. who are poor in their lessons at schoolB. who are poor and often get into trouble for breaking rulesC. who go between the poor and the rich childrenD. who get along well with the soc group50. Which of the following is written in a poetic style?A. The Giver.B. The Outsiders.C. Out of the Dust.D. Anne of Green Gables.51. We can learn from The Giver that ______.A. everyone in the community can get a good jobB. Jonas is satisfied with his life in the communityC. people in the community live an imperfect lifeD. Jonas is loved by all the people in the community52. According to the passage, ______ may be chosen to be an example by teenage girls.A. Ponyboy B . Jonas. C. Billie Jo D. Anne ShirleyDIn the famous fairy tale, Snow White eats the Queen’s apple and falls victim to a curse; in Shakespeare’s novel, Romeo drinks the poison and dies; some ancient Chinese emperors took pills that contained mercury, believing that it would make them immortal, but they died afterward.Poison has long been an important ingredient in literature and history, and it seems to always be associated with evil, danger and death. But how much do you really know about poison?An exhibition, The Power of Poison, opened last month at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, intended to give the audience a more vivid understanding of poison. The exhibition will continue until Aug 2014, reported The New York Times.The museum tour starts in a rainforest setting, where you can see live examples of some of themost poisonous animals: caterpillars, frogs and spiders. Golden poison frogs, for instance, aren’t much bigger than a coin, but their skin is covered in a poison that can cut off the signaling power of your nerves, and a single frog has enough venom to kill 10 grown humans.The exhibition also features interactive activities. In an iPad-based game, visitors are presented with three puzzling illnesses and asked to identify the poisons based on symptoms. In one case, for example, a pet dog is found sick in a backyard and visitors have to figure out whether it was the toad (蟾蜍), the leaky batteries in the trash or the dirty pond water that did it.―Poisons can be bad for some things,‖ Michael Novacek, senior vice president of the museum,told NBC News. ―Yet they can also be good for others.‖This is what visitors learn from the last part of the exhibition, which displays how poisons can be used favorably by humans, including for medical treatment.The blood toxins of vampire bats, for example, can prevent blood from clotting (凝结), which may protect against strokes. A poisonous chemical found in the yew tree is effective against cancer, which is what led to the invention of a cancer-fighting drug called Taxol. One chemical in the venom of Gila monsters can lower the blood sugar of its victims, so it has been used to treat diabetes.The benefits from natural poisons are not limited to just medicine. Believe it or not, many substances that we regularly take in – chili, coffee and chocolate, etc. – owe their special flavors or stimulating effects to chemicals that plants make to poison insects.53. By mentioning Snow White and Romeo at the beginning of the story, the author intends to____________.A. show that poison has long been involved in literatureB. show that poison is always linked with evil and deathC. draw readers’ attention to the topic of the articleD. get readers to think of more examples of the use of poison in stories54. What is the main purpose of the exhibition The Power of Poison?A. To give people more in-depth knowledge about poison.B. To teach people how to handle poisonous animals.C. To inform people about which animals are the most poisonous.D. To show how poison has been used for medical treatment.55. Which of the following statements about the exhibition is TRUE according to the article?A. The exhibition will lead visitors to a real rainforest.B. Golden poison frogs are the most poisonous animals on display.C. Those who visit the exhibition can join in some iPad-based interactive games.D. Visitors can listen to lectures on recent studies of poisonous animals.EWhat is funny? The short answer is: Who knows? The joke that causes a burst of laughter from one listener might be met with a puzzled look from another.In general, you should avoid jokes at any business or social gathering where there are more than two people in your conversational group. If there are only two people — and they consist of you and your best friend — go ahead and tell it.Admittedly, a few people possess a perfect sense of timing, appropriateness, and joke delivery.You are probably not one of them. You might be quite funny and have many great jokes. Butthere's a place for jokes — over dinner with family, hiking with friends, but business or social affairs with colleagues and acquaintances(熟人) are not it. It takes a whole other level of joke-telling ability to put a joke into the more formal conversations.The best jokes come into the conversation so that by the time listeners realize a joke is in progress, the punchline that produces humour is being delivered — to their surprise and delight.Jokes don't translate well when you're in a group with mixed backgrounds: those whose first language is not English, those who might not understand a special term or an "in" expression, young people who wouldn't catch a reference to some bit of culture familiar to older people —and viceversa(反之亦然).Never joke about another person in the group — about their name, habits, hometown, profession, appearance, or past. It's not a question of whether the joke is cheery or appropriate. No one enjoys being singled out this way. When you are the subject of the joke, the laughter doesn't feel good no matter how hard you try to tell yourself they're not laughing at you. Because that's what it feels like.What do you say if you realize your joke upset someone? Apologize as briefly and as sincerely as you can, and hope that someone changes the subject. Try saying: "I'm sorry. I should have known better" or "I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking."What do you do if people don't get your joke or don't appear to find it as funny as you do? First, do not retell it, only louder this time, hoping the point of the joke will be seen. Second, don't try to push people to get it. People do not like people whose jokes they don't understand. They feel stupid and need to blame someone. If you want to leave with the goodwill of your listeners, say something to make them feel less foolish. You could say: "I don't know why I tell jokes when I'm so poor at it."The world needs laughter, and good humor is a success wherever it goes, so this caveat(告诫) about joke-telling is not meant to dampen high spirits or to advocate dull conversation. If you're a gifted story-teller and you know people love your jokes, go for it. We need your kind. The rest of us will save our jokes for family and close friends.56. According to the passage, it might be appropriate for you to tell a joke at a business or socialgathering if ______.A. the joke is well chosenB. you have complete confidence in your listeners' sense of humorC. only you and your best friend are involved in the conversationD. the audience consists of your colleagues and acquaintances57.Why do some jokes fail to work?A. Because the punchline is too long to catch.B. Because the joke-teller uses wrong words and expressions.C. Because the joke-teller and listeners don't share the same background knowledge.D. Because the jokes are not properly translated into the listeners' native language.58. How will people feel when they are joked about?A. They will feel happy if the joke is a pleasant one.B. They will be upset no matter what kind of joke it is.C. They will enjoy the joke when realizing that people are not laughing at them.D. They will panic because it makes them the center of attention.59. When people do not understand a joke they hear, they tend to ______.A. believe it's the joke-teller's faultB. get someone to retell the jokeC. ask for explanationD. say something foolish60. Which of the following best describes the writer's opinion on joke-telling?A. Nobody knows what makes a joke funny.B. We should not tell jokes unless we are asked to do so.C. Joke-telling is a very complex thing.D. Jokes should be told only to friends and family members.2014年下学期高二阶段性考试答题纸第一节单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）61. We had a good rest in the s____________ of the trees.62. It is a good custom that the young have r__________ for the old in China.63. The speech he d____________ yesterday excited all the audience.64.The prisoner s___________ against the guard, but couldn’t escape.65.You are easy to get s___________ when staying on the beach in such a hot day.66.The business has e___________ into a big one.67. It was c________________ of him to underline the important sentences in the passage so thatothers could read it easily.68. You didn’t tell me you could sing so well---you’re very m___________.69. Those who are c___________ with what they have are more likely to be happy.70. I did not dare to speak aloud or even w_________ to Alison what was in my mind.第二节单句改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）格式错误不给分增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。