眉山中学高一上12月考试
英语试卷
考试时间:120分钟 总分:150分
第一部分 听力测试(共两节,满分20分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
请听下面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 do the two speakers say about Peter?
A. He is unpopular. B. He is dishonest. C. He is careless.
2.Why is the woman going to Boston?
A. To have a job interview. B. To visit her grandparents. C. To see her parents.
3.How does the woman usually go to school?
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By subway.
4.Why does the woman want to change her job?
A. To earn more money. B. To meet more people.
C. To have more challenges.
5.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a post office. B. In a hotel. C. In a bank.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
请听下面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,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. Why did the man buy a bike?
A. He lost his last bike. B. He wanted to lose weight.
C. He didn’t want to dive a car in the city.
7.What does the man think of riding a bike?
A. It will save him a lot of money. B. He needn’t worry about parking.
C. It helps protect the environment.
请听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.How long will the man stay in the hotel?
A. For one night. B. For two nights. C. For three nights.
9.Which room will the man live in?
A. Room 3009. B. Room 209. C. Room 109.
请听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.Where does the woman want to go?
A. To a friend’s house B. To the man’s office. C. To her sister’s house.
11.How will the woman probably get there?
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
12.What does the man say about this city’s transportation system?
A. The subway is the most convenient way of getting around.
B. The subway is the cheapest way of getting around.
C. The bus is the easiest way of getting around.
请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.Which color suits the woman according to the man?
A. Pink. B. Purple. C. Blue.
14.What does the woman think of the overcoat she tried?
A. It is a little small. B. It is out of fashion. C. It is of poor quality.
15.What price does the woman suggest?
A. 880 yuan. B. 600 yuan. C. 400 yuan.
16.What will the woman do next?
A. Bargain with the man. B. Go to another store. C. Make a payment.
请听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Why does the man’s brother want to meet the woman?
A. To learn about piano music. B. To borrow the piano from her.
C. To teach her to play the piano.
18.What does the woman think of the music played last time by the man’s brother?
A. Just so-so B. Great. C. Terrible.
19.When will the woman probably go to the man’s home?
A. This Saturday afternoon. B. This Sunday afternoon. C. This Sunday evening.
20.How old is the man’s brother probably now?
A. 20. B. 22. C.24.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节 满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
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A. 0844 847 2484 B. 0800 587 5007 C. 0844 499 6699 D. 0161 245 6609
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A. By visiting the website of a post office.
B. By going to your local bank in person.
C. By enclosing your Live Card in an envelope.
D. By providing your credit card information.
23.What benefit can group bookers enjoy according to the text?
A. Delayed payment for tickets. B. Invitations to opening nights.
C. Reduced booking fees by phone. D. Generous discounts on tickets.
B
Think about the different ways that people use wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources, as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that windmills(风车) began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s, when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.
For many centuries, people used windmills to grind(磨碎) wheat into flour or pump water from deep underground. When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in remote areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radio. However, by the 1940s when electricity was available to people in almost all areas of the United States, windmills were rarely used.
During the 1970s, people started becoming concerned about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity. People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would not last forever. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher costs. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind.
24.From the text we know that windmills .
A. were invented by European armies
B. have a history of more than 2,800 years
C. used to supply power to radio in remote areas
D. have rarely been used since electricity was discovered
25.What was a new use for wind power in the late 19gh century?
A. Sailing a boat. B. Producing electricity.
C. Grinding wheat into flour. D. Pumping water from underground.
26.One of the reasons wind was rediscovered in the 1970s is that .
A. wind power is cleaner
B. it is one of the oldest power sources
C. it was cheaper to create energy from wind
D. the supply of coal and gas failed to meet needs
27.What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?
A. The advantages of wind power.
B. The design of wind power plants.
C. The worldwide movement to save energy.
D. The global trend towards producing power from wind.
C
Students and Technology in the Classroom
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I love my Black berry—it’s my little connection to the large world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my laptop computer, as it holds all of my writing and thoughts. Despite this love of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from these devices(设备) and truly communicate with others.
On occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule—no laptops, iPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy.
Most students assume(假设) that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students assume that I am antitechnology. There’s no truth in that al all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students.
The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations and truly engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and to make connections between the course material and the class discussion.
I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom.
I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change, I’m sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up.
28.Some of the students in the history class were unhappy with .
A. the course material B. others’ misuse of technology
C. discussion topics D. the author’s class regulations
29. The underlined word“engage”in Para. 4 probably means .
A. explore B. accept C. change D. reject
30.According to the author, the use of technology in the classroom may .
A. keep students from doing independent thinking
B. encourage students to have in-depth conversations
C. help students to better understand complex themes
D. affect students’ concentration on course evaluation
31.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author .
A. is quite stubborn
B. will give up teaching history
C. will change his teaching plan soon
D. values technology-free dialogues in his class
D
Can dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new recipe(方法) for success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Two-thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.
However, it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals are just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while a dog doing the same signals submission.
In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “Dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “Cat”.
What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn to read each other’s body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was previously suspected. Once familiar with each other’s presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom(梳理) each other.
The significance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets—to people who don’t get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.
32.The underlined word swimmingly in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. early B. painfully C. quickly D. smoothly
33.Some cats and dogs may fight when .
A. they are cold to each other
B. they look away from each other
C. they misunderstand each other’s signals
D. they are introduced at an early age
34.What is found surprising about cats and dogs?
A. They eat and sleep together.
B. They observe each other’s behaviors.
C. They learn to speak each other’s language.
D. They know something from each other’s voices.
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35.What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?
A. We should learn to live in harmony.
B. We should know more about animals.
C. We should live in peace with animals.
D. We should learn more body languages.
第二节 短文七选五(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
American students often say their teachers give them too much homework. Now, reports by two research organizations show that in the United States this argument is generally not true.
36 It shows that the average student does less than one hour of schoolwork at home a night. The Rand Corporation in California did the other study. The research shows that only one in ten high school students spends more than two hours a night on homework.
The Brookings report noted(提出) an international math and science study from 1995.
37 However, students in France, Italy, Russia, and South Africa reported they spent at least two times as long on homework.
The Rand report examined American homework levels during the second half of the 20th century. Brian Gill helped write the report. 38 That happened during the early 1960s. Americans were not happy when the Soviet Union became the first country to reach space. There was great concern about improving education.
Not just children protest(抗议) about homework. 39 Others want their children to have time for sports, music lessons and other activities after school. 40 This can contribute to(有助于) the balanced and further development of children.
A. He suggests 10 minutes per grade level.
B. Some busy parents say their jobs leave them little time to help.
C. The United States was near last among 20 countries in homework.
D. He said there was only one time when homework sharply increased.
E. The Brookings Institution, in Washington, D.C., wrote one of the reports.
F. At the same time, some educators say schools need to give more meaningful homework.
G.. Only about 25% of high school students completed more than 2 hours of homework
daily.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共三节,满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出一个最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital. I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for an appointment at 9:30.
The nurse had him take a 41 in the waiting area, 42 him it would be at least 40 minutes 43 someone would be able to see him. I saw him 44 his watch and decided, since I was 45 busy—my patient didn’t 46 at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound. While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment.
The gentleman said no and told me that he 47 to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his 48 .He told me that she had been 49 for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be 50 if he was a bit late. He replied that she 51 knew who he was, that she had not been able to 52 him for five years now. I was 53 , and asked him, “And you 54 go every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are?”
He smiled and said, “She doesn’t know me, but I know who she is.” I had to hold back 55 as he left.
Now I 56 that in marriages, true love is 57 of all that is. The happiest people don’t 58 have the best of everything; they just 59 the best of everything they have. 60 isn’t about how to live through the storm, but how to dance in the rain.
41. A. breath B. test C. seat D. break
42. A. persuading B. promising C. understanding D. telling
43. A. if B. before C. since D. after
44. A. taking off B. fixing C. looking at D. winding
45. A. very B. also C. seldom D. not
46. A. turn up B. show off C. come on D. go away
47. A. needed B. forgot C. agreed D. happened
48. A. daughter B. wife C. mother D. sister
49. A. late B. well C. around D. there
50. A. lonely B. worried C. doubtful D. hungry
51. A. so far B. neither C. no longer D. already
52. A. recognize B. answer C. believe D. expect
53. A. moved B. disappointed C. surprised D. satisfied
54. A. only B. then C. thus D. still
55. A. curiosity B. tears C. words D. judgment
56. A. realize B. suggest C. hope D. prove
57. A. agreement B. expression C. acceptance D. exhibition
58. A. necessarily B. completely C. naturally D. frequently
59. A. learn B. make C. favor D. try
60. A. Adventure B. Beauty C. Trust D. Life
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第二节 语法填空(共10个小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mike:Hey, Jack. How are you doing?
Jack::Just fine . I’m trying to make friends. Could you give me some 61 (suggest)?
Mike:I’d love to. As we know, a true friend is someone who is always 62 (concern) about you.
Jack:Yes. And he can also cheer me up when I’m upset and calm me 63 when I’m angry.
Mike:I 64 (entire)agree with you.
Jack:I have one more question, though.
Mike:Go ahead. I’d be happy 65 (show) you how to make new friends.
Jack:I wonder 66 I can make friends with people of all ages.
Mike:Yes, of course. I 67 (become) a friend to an old lady and to a young kid a few years ago.
Jack:Wow, that’s surprising. I didn’t know that you could have such friends. I’m sure I can be friends with many people because I’m outgoing.
Mike:I think 68 . Friends are people who understand you and enjoy 69 (be) around you. I think you’re a person who is easy to get along 70 . People usually like to make friends with someone like you.
Jack:Thank you for giving me such useful advice.
Mike:You are welcome.
第四部分 写作(共三节,满分45分)
第一节 课文原文重现。(共10个空,每空一词,每词1分,满分10分)
71.The science facilities are very good, with laboratories that have all the latest .
72. He designed the first “web browser,” which allowed computer users to
from other computers.
73. The Internet is the biggest in the world, and it’s accessible through a computer.
74. When we use metals, it is important to know how they
for example, water and oxygen.
第二节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下面一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:
1、 每处错误及其修改均限一词;
2、 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I was very happy because I go kite flying with my friends yesterday. It was sun, and when the wind came, we all went to the park. My father bought the kites to us. When we arrived the park, we took out our kites. My was a butterfly and my two friend both had birds. I tried to fly my kite, and I couldn’t. So I ran the faster and faster, and then my kite finally flew. A few minutes later, my friends’ kites was also flying. Seeing our kites flying, we all felt very happily.
第三节 书面表达(满分25分)
某中学计划增加一门英美文学鉴赏课,消息一出立即引起了学生们的广泛讨论。假设你是该校的一名学生,请你根据下表写一篇文章反映学生们的意见。
支持者30%
反对者70%
1. 能在短时间内了解名著,扩大阅读量。
2. 可以提高阅读能力和写作能力
1. 增加学生负担,没时间阅读
2. 只能粗略了解名著,不能领会其精髓。
要求:1.如实反映图表内容,可适当增加细节以使行文连贯;
2.词数100左右;
3.谈谈你自己的看法。
4.开头语和结束语已为你写好,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:精髓essence
Recently word came that our school is planning to open a new subject, known as Appreciation of British and American Literature._________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
听力
1-5:ABBCA 6-10:CACAC
11-15:AABAC 16-20:CCBBC
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阅读:
A篇:21-23:CDA B篇:24-27:CBAD
C篇:28-31:DAAD D篇:32-35:DCCA
七选五:E C D B F
完形填空:
41-45:CDBCD 46-50:AABDB
51-55:CACDB 56-60:ACABD
语法填空
61. suggestions 62. concerned 63. down 64. entirely
65. to show 66.if/whether 67. became 68. so
69. being 70. with
原文重现:
71.equipment 72.access documents 73. source of information
74. react with different substances
短文改错
75. go kite flying went
76. It was sun sunny
77. the kites to us for
78. arrived ∧the park at
79. My was a …… Mine
80. two friend friends
81. and I couldn’t but
82. I ran faster
83. kites was also…… were
84. very happily happy
Writing 2
Recently word came that our school is planning to open a new subject, known as Appreciation of British and American Literature. Different students have different opinions.
Students who are in favour of it make up 30% of all. They think they can know many world-famous great books in a short time. Meanwhile, they can benefit a lot from reading, such as improving the reading ability as well as writing ability.
But the other 70% of the students hold a different opinion. Now that they have so many subjects to learn, they won’t have time to read the books, which must be a burden. Besides, they can’t grasp the essence of the books.
For me, I strongly support the school to provide the opportunity to read the great books.
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