益阳市箴言中学2015—2016学年高一9月月考
英语试题
时间:90分钟 满分:120分
第一部分:听力(共20小题,每题1分,满分20分)
第一节(共5小题,满分5分)请听下面5 段对话,选出最佳选项。
1. When will the man leave for London?
A. This Thursday. B. This Friday. C. This Saturday.
2. What will the two speakers do first?
A. Look for the new tie. B. Fix the shelf. C. Paint the shelf.
3. Where is the Language Arts building?
A. On the right of the bridge. B. At the end of Center Walk
C. Opposite the Physical Education building.
4. Which country are the two foreign girls from?
A. China. B. Korea. C. Thailand.
5. What does the man think the woman should have chosen?
A. Biology. B. Medicine. C. History.
第二节(共15小题,满分15分)请听下面5 段对话或独白,选出最佳选项。
请听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. When will Sam probably arrive here?
A. In half an hour. B. In an hour. C. In one and a half hours.
7. How will Sam come here?
A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By taxi.
请听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. Which is the main reason that the man’s arm got burnt?
A. The cup. B. The noodles. C. The cat.
9. How did the man hurt his head?
A. He hit it against the table. B. He had a car accident. C. He fell down the stairs.
请听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. Who taught the man how to make coffee?
A. Judy. B. Lily. C. Mike.
11. When will the woman’s friends arrive?
A. At 4:00. B. At 5:00. C. At 6:00.
12. What doesn’t the man need to buy?
A. Sugar. B. Apples. C. Bananas.
请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Why doesn’t the man need the CD player?
A. He already has one. B. It’s too expensive. C. It looks a little damaged.
14. For whom does the man buy the cassettes(磁带)?
A. His wife. B. His son. C. Himself.
15. How much does the man want to pay for the cassettes?
A. Fifty dollars. B. Twenty-eight dollars. C. Twenty-five dollars.
16. Which of the following does the woman offer for free?
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A. A hat. B. A ring. C. A jacket.
请听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. When were the two floors added to the city library?
A. In 1970. B. In 1980 C. In 1990
18. What books are kept on the second floor?
A. Science books and older books.
B. Latest magazines and newspapers. C. Novels and textbooks.
19. Which floor does the speaker visit frequently?
A. The third floor. B. The second floor. C. The first floor.
20. How many hours is the library open on the weekend?
A. Eight. B. Nine. C. Ten.
第二部分:阅读理解(共15小题,每题2分,满分30分)
A
Twelve-year-old Leonardo was born in a poor family in Bambamarca in Peru. He knew
how to read but he had never seen a book in his life. So he asked the new priest(牧师)in his
village to give him one. But there was no electricity. So Leonardo borrowed candles from the
church and sat up all night reading it. The next morning, he was at the door of the priest
asking for another book to read.
John Medcalf, the priest,was moved. He also realised that people would love to read if
given a chance. But he knew how difficult it was for Leonardo and those in his village to get
books. And yet, no one can be taught to read and write without books. To make people in a
poor, faraway area grow to love books,they have to be with them. So he thought the only
way was to bring books to people.
But how could this be done? Mobile libraries or car libraries would be too expensive and
difficult to continue in the rocky, hilly land of Peru. So what other method could be used?
Medcalf got a new idea from the barefoot(赤脚)doctors of China. And that was how
the barefoot librarians(图书管理员)first appeared in the villages of northern Peru,almost
thirty years ago.
The librarians began by going from village to village, lending books to villagers. They
helped start The 12ura1 Library Network of Peru.
At first,they were teachers of the village schools which these faraway libraries belonged
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to. But the teachers were not very interested in the job because it meant a lot of hard work.
So, village leaders took on the job themselves.
Today, there are 600 village libraries across Peru. The barefoot librarians who walk up
to 15 hours a day with bags of books are their lifeline.
21. The first paragraph tells us that Leonardo
A. had a lot of books B. bought candles from others
C, enjoyed reading books D. lived in the church
22. The underlined word "this" in Paragraph 3 probably refers to(指)” ”
A, to grow to love books B. to bring books to people
C. to read and write D. to build a new library
23. The passage doesn't mention
A, when the barefoot librarians appeared B. who worked as village librarians at first
C. where Medcalf met Chinese doctors D. how many village libraries Peru has today
24. It can be inferred(推断)from the passage that .
A. the first church in Peru was set up by John Medcalf
B. car libraries used to be popular in Leonardo's village
C. teachers were interested in bringing books to villagers
D. the barefoot librarians are important to village libraries
B
As we all know, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence (《独立宣言》). He wrote it in two weeks, and after a few changes, it was accepted 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 France as the representative of the American government in 1784. Sixteen years later, at the age of 57, he was elected president after Washington and Adams.
Far from a handsome man, he was tall with long arms and big hands. Jefferson, who was an amusing(令人愉快的) talker in conversation but a poor speaker, was generally good-natured.
Jefferson was regarded as a defender of freedom in America. 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 organizing the new University of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of American Independence.
25. From the passage we can infer that America won its independence in _______.
A. 1786 B. 1800 C. 1842 D. 1776
26. How old was Thomas Jefferson when he was elected President of the U.S.A.?
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A. He was 47. B. He was in his forties. C. He was 57. D. We don’t know.
27. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Jefferson was an amusing talker, but not good at speaking in 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 passed by the Congress.
28. Jefferson died when he was ________.
A. 72 B. 83 C. 73 D. 92
C
Last week I visited my friend Pete in the new home where he lives with his wife and daughter. Pete used to spend his holidays travelling the world, visiting the pyramids in Egypt or scuba diving(潜水) in the Caribbean. Nowadays he prefers to spend his holidays and weekends making his house look more beautiful. Like hundreds of thousands of other British people, he has discovered the joy of DIY (Do It Yourself), which means if there are any things that need fixing around the house, he will try to do the job himself.
As he showed me the new kitchen he put together by himself and the newly painted walls, I asked Pete where he got 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 programs in the UK. Each major channel has at least one home or garden improving show and there’s even a satellite channel completely about the subject.
I guess it is 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 economic downturn, many people can’t afford to buy a bigger house 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 one 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.
29. How did Pete spend his holiday in the past?
A. Visiting his friends. B. Diving.
C. Travelling around the world. D. Making his house beautiful.
30. Which might NOT be shown in a DIY program on TV?
A. Scuba diving B. A garden improving feature.
C. Home improvements. D. Fixing things in kitchens
31. 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 money.
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D. They want to be on TV.
32. At the end of the article the writer wants us to remember _____.
A. not to go to the hardware store
B. to be careful not to get hurt while doing DIY
C. to keep watching DIY on TV while drinking a nice cup of tea
D. not to climb ladders or use hammers
D
Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum
Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.
November 7th
The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of nanal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil enginerrs”.
December 5th
Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.
February 6th
An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Smoudwater Canal is moving towards reopenling. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.
March 6th
Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.
Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book
More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson
London Canal Museum
12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT
www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi
Tel:020 77130836
33.When is the talk on James Brindley?
A. February 6th B. March 6th
C. November 7th D. December 5th
34. What is the topic of the talk in February?
A. The Canal Pioneers.
B. Ice for the Metropolis
C. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands
D. An Update on the Cotsword Canals
35. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.
A. Miranda Vickers
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B. Malcolm Tucker
C. Chris Lewis
D. Liz Payne
第三部分:英语知识运用 (共两节,满分35分)
第一节 完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1 分,满分20分)
Recently,I flew to Las Vegas to attend a meeting. As we were about to arrive,the pilot announced(宣布) with apology that there would be a slight 36 before landing. High desert winds had 37 the airport to close all but one runway. He said that we would be 38 the city for a few minutes waiting to 39 . We were also told to remain in our seats meanwhile with our seat belts fastened 40 there might be a few bumps(颠簸).We11, that few minutes turned into about four—five minutes,including a ride that would make a roller coaster(过山车)pale by 41 .
The movement was so sudden that several passengers felt 42 and had to use airsickness bags(晕机袋). As you might guess,that’s not good thing to happen in a(n) 43 space because it only 44 to increase the discomfort of the situation.
About twenty minutes into the adventure,the entire airplane became very 45 . There was now a sense of worry and fear that could be 46 noticed.Every passenger simply held on for dear life …except one. A 47 was having a good time! With each bump of the 48 he would let out a giggle(咯咯的笑)of happiness. As I observed this, I 49 that he didn’t know he was supposed to be afraid and worried about his 50 He neither thought about the past nor about the future Those are what we grown-ups have learned from 51 . He was 52 the ride because he had not yet been taught to fear it. Having understood this, I took a deep breath and 53 back into my seat, pretending I was 54 on a roller coaster(过山车). I smiled for the rest of the flight. I even 55 to giggle once or twice , which is much to the anger of the man who was sitting next to me and holding the airsickness bag.
36. A. mistake B . delay C . change D. wind
37. A. forced B . warned C . swept D. reminded
38. A. watching B . visiting C. circling D. crossing
39. A. arrive B . enter C . stop D . land
40. A. if B . though C . because D. while
41. A. experience B . comparison C . adventure D . challenge
42. A. sick B . nervous C . angry D. afraid
43. A. empty B . narrow C . secret D. open
44. A. serves B . continues C. fails D . Happens 45. A. quiet B . hot C . dirty D. crowded
46. A. partly B . gradually C . shortly D . clearly
47. A. pilot B . baby C . guard D . man
48. A. seats B . passengers C . flight D . airplane
49. A. realized B . hoped C . agreed D. insisted
50. A. health B . safety C . joy D . future
51. A. teachers B . books C . experience D. practice
52. A. learning B . taking C . missing D . enjoying
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53. A. sat B . lay C . went D . rode
54. A. nearly B . finally C . really D . suddenly
55. A. attempted B. managed C . wanted D . decided
第二节 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在标有56~65 的空格处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
As an exchange student, Wei Hua studied in a British high school for one year. She was happy _56_ the school hours in Britain because school starts around 9 a.m and ends about 3.30 p.m.
On the first day, all the new students _57_(attend) an assembly in the school hall. Wei Hua sat next to a girl _58_ name was Diana. .During the assembly, the headmaster told the students that the best way to earn respect was to devote themselves _59_ study and achieve high _60_( grade). As there were different students in some classes, _61_ was a struggle for Wei Hua to remember all the faces and names. Although the homework was not as heavy as _62_ she used to get in her old school, it was a bit _63_(challenge) for her at first because all the homework was in English. Luckily, all her teachers gave her much _64_(encourage). To improve her English, Wei Hua used English every day and spent an hour each day _65_(read) English books in the library.
In a word, studying in Britain was a very enjoyable and exciting experience for Wei Hua.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错 (共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分)【新题型】
短文中共有10处错误,错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧),并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词的下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
When I first learn to write in English, I ran into much difficulties. The main problem was that I always thought in Chinese and tried to translate into my own language everything which I came across while I was reading. My teacher advised myself to keep a diary. I followed his advices and put down 100 words or so each day.
Soon I began to enjoy talk to myself as I was learning to express myself with simple English. One day I wrote a story and showed to my teacher. He liked it very much that he read it to the class. All said that the story was a good one. Their words were an great encouragement to me.
第二节 书面表达(25分)
假如你叫李华,高中开学已经一周了,请根据下表写一封电子邮件告知你的朋友张浩有关你新学校的一些情况。
学校概况
3 000多名学生,40个班级,200多名教职员工
班级情况
高一(5)班:45名学生,其中30名男生、15名女生
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班主任
一位女老师,教英语,心地善良、工作严谨
学习科目
语文、数学、英语为必修课,另外还有许多选修课
注意:词数100左右;
参考词汇:员工staff;必修课compulsory course;选修课optional course
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英语答案
第一部分:听力(1*20=20)
1—20 ABCAC ABCCA BCABC ABBCB
第二部分:阅读理解 (2*15=30)
21—24 CBCD 25—28 DCAB 29—32 CADB 33—35 CDA
第三部分:
第一节 完形填空 (1*20=20)
36—55 BACDC BABAA DBDAB CDACB
第二节 语法填空 (1.5*10=15)
56 with 57 attended 58 whose 59 to 60 grades
61 it 62 what 63 challenging 64 encouragement 65 reading
第四部分:
第一节 改错 (1*10=10)
第一句: learn改为learned much改为many 第二句: 去掉which/改为that 第三句:
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myself改为me 第四句: advices改为advice 第五句: talk改为talking with改为in 第六句: showed后加it 第七句: very改为so 第八句: an改为a
第二节:写作 (25)
Dear Zhang Hao,
I have been here for a week till now.Everything here is new to me.There are over 3,000 students and 40 classes with more than 200 teachers and staff in our school.The teachers in our school work very hard.Chinese,maths and English are our compulsory courses.Besides,we have many optional courses to choose from,too.I’m in Class 5,Grade 1.There are fortyfive students,thirty boys and fifteen girls.Our English teacher is our head teacher.She is very kind to us,but she is very strict and serious about her work.We all think that she is a good teacher.I’ll do my best in all of my subjects.I hope that you can come to my new school to have a look.
Best wishes,
Yours,
Li Hua
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