景洪市第四中学2012-2013学年高一下学期期中考试

英语试题

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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）

第一节 （共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）

听下面5段对话，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，并涂在答题卡上的相应位置。听完每段对话后，您将有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。

Where is the woman’s brother now?

A. In the hospital. B. At home. C. In the office.

What are the speakers going to do?

A. Wait for Mike’s sister. B. Have lunch together. C. Move into a new apartment.

How much will the woman pay for the hat and the dress?

A. $3. B. $33. C. $36.

How did the man get there?

A. By taxi. B. By car. C. On foot.

What does the woman mean?

A. The man has never been so generous before.

B. The man is not willing to lend his bike.

C. The man used to be very generous.

（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，并涂在答题卡上的相应位置。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6~7题。

6．What does the man mainly use his computer for?

A. Playing games. B. Taking notes in class. C. Searching for information.

7．What does the woman think he should do first?

A. Go to a computer store. B. Get a part-time job. C. Clean his room.

听第7段材料，回答第8~9题。

8．Which city has the woman visited recently?

A. Paris. B. London. C. New York.

9．What does the woman dislike about the city?

A. City life. B. Weather. C. Environment.

听第8段材料，回答第10~12题。

10．What are the speakers talking about?

A. Visiting the museum. B. Sightseeing plans. C. Collecting coins.

11．Why doesn’t the man want to go to the museum?

A. He isn’t interested in museum.

B. He isn’t interested in birds.

C. He isn’t interested in coins.

12．What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Employer and employee. B. Friends. C. Husband and wife.

听第9段材料，回答13~16题。

13．Where is the man from?

A. Japan. B. America. C. Vietnam.

14．How long did he study in Hong Kong?

A. About six years. B. Over two years. C. A year.

15．What must he know lot about?

A. Food in different countries.

B. Education in different countries.

C. Young people in different countries.

16．Where do American teenagers like to hold parties?

A. At their own homes. B. In pubs. C. In their classrooms.

听第10段材料，回答第17~20题。

17．Why did the woman go to the bank?

A. To buy a new house.

B. To meet the manager.

C. To make an appointment.

18．What happened in the parking lot?

A. The woman shouted at a stranger.

B. The woman came across an old friend.

C. The woman backed her car into the wrong place.

19．What did the woman think of the man when she first saw him?

A. Respectful. B. Helpful. C. Selfish.

20．How long did it take the woman to find another parking place?

A. Twenty minutes. B. Ten minutes. C. Half an hour.

第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分25分）

第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从下列A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的正确答案。

21．—Jane, I had a wonderful time at your party last night.

—

A. With pleasure! B. Why not?

C. Oh, you must be kidding! D. I’m glad to hear that.

22. Early in ______ morning word came that Mr. Black had been elected ______ president of the company.

A. a; 不填 B. the; 不填 C. a; the D. 不填; the

23. The teacher did all he could ______ the poor students.

A. help B. to help C. helping D. to be helped

24. —John, how did your English exam go?

—I thought I ______ , but in fact I came in the top 10% in the class.

A. should have failed B. couldn’t have failed

C. might have failed D. mustn’t have failed

25. Ancient Rome was a country ______ culture influenced the western world for centuries.

A. who B. whose C. which D. where

26. It was not long ______ the police arrived on the spot to save the girl in danger.

A. when B. before C. after D. since

27. Tina has never broken her promise, and ______.

A. so I have B. so have I C. nor have I D. neither I have

28. Trees on the hills can stop the soil from ______ away by the rains.

A. washing B. to wash C. being washed D. washing

29. If your parents do everything for you, you will not learn to depend on ______.

A. them B. themselves C. you D. yourselves

30. We have sent her an invitation letter, but I don’t know ______ she will accept it or not.

A. where B. whether C. when D. if

31. —How about playing basketball this Sunday afternoon, John?

—I prefer ______ at home rather than ______ basketball.

A. stay; playing B. stay; to play C. to stay; to play D. to stay; play

32. After fans had waited for such long time, the famous singer finally ______.

A. was turned up B. had turned up C. turned up D. had been turned up

33. —He speaks English so well!

—Hard to ______ he began to study it just half a year ago.

A. know B. realize C. imagine D. find

34. On ______ the bad news, she burst into ______.

A. hear; laughter B. heard; laughing C. hearing; laughing D. hearing; laughter

35. —What about having a cup of tea some day?

—______.

A. Go ahead, please. B. Good idea. C. I’d like to. D. Help yourself.

第二节 完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读短文，根据短文内容从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

In the past, American mothers were at home to take care of their children during the day. Now, ___36___ many mothers are working. More than half of the American women ___37___ young children have ___38___ outside the house.

American families ___39___ the children care problem in different ways. Some parents permit ___40___ children to stay at home alone after school. The parents must be sure the children, usually not younger than 10 years old, understand __41____ rules and can deal with emergencies. Other parents say they would ___42___ permit their children to be at home alone. They usually pay someone to take care of the children.

Some parents in the USA find their own way to reduce cost of child care. They join child care groups. Each person in the group ___43___ for the children of other group members at different times. Some parents ask local ___44___, schools and other social organizations to help offer activities for the children. These child care choices often cost little or no money. Many American parents, however, still ___45___ with the problem finding good child care at a reasonable price.

36. A. therefore B. otherwise C. thus D. however

37. A. like B. as C. with D. from

38. A. children B. jobs C. houses D. money

39. A. deal B. ask C. take D. settle

40. A. older B. younger C. sicker D. happier

41. A. dangerous B. safety C. funny D. true

42. A. rather B. certainly C. always D. never

43. A. cares B. sends C. asks D. pays

44. A. shops B. markets C. churches D. restaurants

45. A. enjoy B. discuss C. quarrel D. struggle

第三部分 阅读理解（满分25分）

A

For the visitors planning to pay a visit to Vancouver, Canada, here are some of its most popular places to visit that you won’t want to miss.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge is a great experience offered by British Columbia (BC). Located in North Vancouver, it’s just a drive away from Downtown. Around 450 feet long, and 230 feet high, its view of BC’s natural wonders will leave you speechless.

Canada Place

Canada Place is by far one of Vancouver’s most famous landmarks (地标). It is a combination of hotel, conference centers, and cruise ship terminals. With its amazing architecture, it is the city’s most attractive sight, and is sure to be a hot spot for tourists.

Science World

Science World, another of this city’s most well known architectural designs, is an exciting destination of scientific delights. Entertaining for both children and adults, this organization has found a new and interesting way to make science fun for all generations. It regularly exhibits educational movies on its huge IMAX theatre screen.

Gastown

Gastown is one of Vanvouver’s best preserved historical areas. With its cobblestone (鹅卵石) streets, it has a natural charm and is like a step back in time. Apart from its visual attraction, it has a nice selection of Canadian and Aboriginal souvenir shops.

根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正（A）误（B）。（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）

46. This passage gives advice on what to see in Vancouver.

47. Capilano Suspension Bridge is located in BC.

48. Canada Place attracts tourists with its natural wonders.

49. Science World is a place designed for children only.

50. Gastown will interest people who like to study history.

B

When Dr Jane Goodall was a kid growing up in England, she dreamed of one day living among wild animals. That opportunity came when Goodall was 26 years old. Goodall moved to the African country and spent 25 years there. What she learned about chimpanzees (黑猩猩) fascinated people all over the world.

After studying animals for the first part of her career, Jane Goodall began working to protect not only chimpanzees, but all creatures. Her new book, Hope for Animals and their World, is a collection of conservation (保护) success stories. Ti