1、江苏省泰州市姜堰区高一英语下学期期中试题 22014-2015学年度第二学期期中考试试题 高 一 英 语第I卷(共四大题；满分70分)说明：1本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题），满分120分，考试时间120分钟。2请将所有答案按照题号填涂或填写在答题卡相应的答题处，考试结束时，只需交答题纸。 第I卷 选择题（共四大题；满分70分）一、听力部分（共两节，满分20分） 第一节：听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What sea
2、son is it now? A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter.2. How might the woman feel? A. Satisfied. B. Annoyed. C. Excited.3. What does the woman want to know? A. What the time is now. B. Where the bar is. C. Who the lady is.4. What will the woman probably do next? A. Clean the car. B. Brush her teeth. C. Lea
3、ve the house.5. What does the man offer to do? A. Fix the car for the woman. B. Give the woman a ride. C. Call a taxi for the woman. 第二节：听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the man suggest doing? A. Goi
4、ng to bed right away. B. Eating some candy. C. Watching a movie.7. Why is the woman so tired? A. She celebrated a festival. B. She took some kids to dinner. C. She helped her neighbor with some work.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What did the man do in the summer vacation? A. He worked at a restaurant. B. He att
5、ended some classes. C. He traveled around the world.9. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man works at a good company now. B. The woman would rather get a degree than work. C. The woman doesnt want to go to school.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When will most of the exams end? A. This Friday. B.
6、On January 23rd. C. On January 26th.11. How many students are there in the mans dorm? A. 4. B. 5. C. 6.12. What do we know about the party? A. It will be held after the term. B. All the mans classmates will come. C. The mans uncle will make a video of the evening.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the rel
7、ationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.14. What are the speakers doing? A. Watching a game. B. Having a baseball class. C. Practicing baseball with Jimmy.15. What does the woman say about the coach? A. He takes it easy on the players. B. He used to be
8、a great player. C. He usually does a good job.16. How does Jimmy perform today? A. Very well. B. Just so-so. C. Terrible.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did the woman look like in high school? A. She had dark hair. B. She was overweight. C. She had curly hair.18. What does the woman do for living? A. She
9、 sells insurance. B. She works in a seafood restaurant. C. She is a lawyer.19. What does the man think of his job? A. Dull but well-paid. B. Exciting but low-paid. C. He likes it very much.20. Where are the speakers at the moment? A. In Springfield. B. In Ovington. C. In Brookfield.二、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1
10、分，满分10分） 阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. Would you mind giving me advice on how to do my new job well? If you make_ most of the time, there will be_ rise in your work efficiency （效率）. A. /; / B. /; a C. the; a D. the; / 22. As soon as he graduated from college, he_ his fathers busin
11、ess. A. took in B. took up C. took over D. took on A survey of the opinions of experts_ that three hours of outdoor exercise a week _ good for ones health. A. show; is B. shows; are C. show; are D. shows; is 24. The approach_ the problem is contrary_ our expectation. A. to; to B. of; to C. to; on D.
12、 of; on 25. The medical team_ nine members set out for the flooded area immediately. A. consisted of B. consisting of C. made of D. made up for 26. I dont know_ you got to know my telephone number. Through a friend of mine. A. how was it B. how was it that C. it was how that D. how it was that 27. S
13、uch a clear sky_ a fine day. Why not go swimming? A. expects B. allows C. remains D. promises _ the World Table Tennis Championships in Suzhou cost a lot, it will surely bridge the distance between people throughout the world. A. When B. While C. If D. As Micro-class as a new technology has become a
14、 hit for teachers, which gives students quick and easy _ to digital resources of various courses. A. access B. passage C. way D. guidance 30. Sir, may I have three days off next week? _.You have two meetings to attend. A. It depends B. Of course C. Forget it D. Thats for sure 三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20
15、分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My mother has been a true inspiration to me and changed the way I look at life. Since my birth she has made it clear that I would become 31 and that I would be one of the great ones. She has taught me that I can do anything if I put my 32 to it. As
16、 a young boy, I struggled to achieve tasks that came 33 to others. I had problems with writing, reading and especially speaking. I didnt talk the way 34 kids did and did not respond to questions or stay alert (警觉的) to my surroundings. My reading was poor 35 with teachers helping me, and my speech wa
17、s hard to 36 . My writing was not at the 37 it should have been. Even simple things like knowing my left from my right or being able to snap my fingers (弹手指) were 38 . My mother 39 all my challenges and as a professor with a PH.D., decided to 40 the situation early in my development. She didnt want
18、me to 41 . After a while, we did indeed get over all the problems that had 42 me. She spent hours every day 43 _me everything I needed to know, determined to help me learn. 44 her I would not be anywhere close to the level I am now. In addition, she gave 45 for my life. She told me what to do and wh
19、at not to do. Her expectations have always been high 46 she knows that I can do it. For that, I thank her. She would not allow her son to be incapable（无能的）. She never 47 on me, and to this day she tells me education is a must. I will be a 48 person if I continue to follow her lead. She encourages me
20、 to study hard for my 49 and attend college. She used her gifts as a 50 to help a child - her child - and now I have the opportunity to become something.31. A. everything B. nothing C. anything D. something32. A. mind B. brain C. feelings D. work33. A. smoothly B. strongly C. frequently D. easily34.
21、 A. average B. ordinary C. normal D. common35. A. just B. ever C. even D. only36. A. hear B. write C. read D. understand37. A. level B. length C. speed D. degree38. A. problems B. excuses C. worries D. duties39. A. suffered B. observed C. removed D. tolerated40. A. study B. find C. change D. keep41.
22、 A. fight B. struggle C. strike D. challenge42. A. interrupted B. disturbed C. terrified D. troubled 43. A. teaching B. giving C. supporting D. reminding44. A. Without B. Except C. Besides D. Beyond45. A. information B. advice C. promise D. expectation 46. A. before B. though C. because D. unless 47
23、. A. set up B. gave up C. pushed up D. looked up48. A. rich B. famous C. successful D. powerful49. A. training B. grades C. experiments D. abilities 40. A. woman B. doctor C. sister D. teacher四、阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A In the winter monthsDecember, Ja
24、nuary and Februarythe temperature in most of Canada usually stays below 0. However, in some parts of Canada，such as southern British Columbia, the temperature rarely goes below 0. In most of the regions in Canada where people live, snow will be on the ground from midDecember to the middle of March.
25、Though Canadas winter may be much colder and longer than you are used to, it can be very enjoyable. For many Canadians, being active in winter is an important part of enjoying life. There are many outdoor winter activities, including skiing, ice fishing, walking, and skating. Joining in one of these
26、 activities may help you appreciate winter and enjoy your time outside in the snow.Dressing for winter During winter in Canada，you will need warm clothing. If possible, arrive with these items or be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival. You will need： *Insulated waterproof boots *A scarf for
27、 your neck *A hat that covers your ears *Gloves or mittens for your hands *Thick winter coats, pants and sweatersLayers(层) keep you warm It is a good idea to layer your clothing by, for example, wearing a Tshirt and a sweater underneath a jacket. If you become too hot, it is always easier to remove
28、a piece of clothing than to add another. On the West Coast, prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather. You will need： *A warm waterproof coat *Lined waterproof footwear such as rain boots or snow boots *Gloves or mittens（手套） *Waterproof hats *An umbrella Learn more about weather and seasons a
29、cross Canada. You can also contact Related Links, for example, an immigrantserving organization in the community where you live for more information about dressing for winter.51. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To show many outdoor winter activities. B. To tell about the details
30、about Canada. C. To encourage you to enjoy winter in Canada. D. To call for attention to the winter of Canada.52. If you stay in Canada for the coming winter, you will prepare all EXCEPT_. A. snow boots and gloves B. thick winter coats and a scarf C. mittens and sunglasses D. waterproof hats and a s
31、carf53. Where can you read the passage? A. In the newspaper. B. In a guide book. C. From a magazine. D. On the Internet.B Rainforest is home to around twothirds of all plant and animal species found on landin addition to millions of people who depend on them for survivalour remaining ancient forests are some of the most diverse ecosy
