高一英语下学期期末考试试题12.doc

洞口一中2015—2016学年高一下学期期末英语试卷
(满分:150分 时间: 120分钟)
注意事项：1.答第一卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡相对应的位置上。 2.客观题选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。主观题的答案写在答卷上，改错题按要求做在答卷上。答题卡和答卷都要上交。
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。
例：How much is the shirt? A. ￡19.15 B.￡9.15 C. ￡9.18 答案是B。
1. What do the speakers need to buy?
A. A few chairs B. A fridge C. A dinner table
2. Where are the speakers?
A. In a restaurant. B. In a school. C. In a hotel
3. What does the woman mean?
A. Cathy will be at the party. B. Cathy is too busy to come.
C. Cathy is going to be invited
4. Why does the woman plan to go to town?
A. To pay her bills in the bank. B. To get some money from the bank
C. To buy books in a bookstore.
5. What is the woman trying to do ?
A. Find a newspaper. B. Print an article. C. Finish some writing.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。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 is the man doing ?
A. Changing seats on the plane B. Trying to find his seat
C. Asking for a window seat
7. What is the woman’s seat number?
A. 7A B. 6A C. 8A
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why doesn’t the woman take the green T-shirt?
A. It’s too dark B. It’s too small C. It’s to expensive
9. What does the woman buy in the end?
A. A yellow T-shirt B. A blue T-shirt C. A pink T-shirt
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long has the man been in London?
A. A few years B. One year. C. A couple of months
11. Why did the woman leave her hometown?
A. To lead a city life. B. To open a restaurant. C. To find a job
12. Where did the woman come from?
A. Arnside B. London. C. Lancaster.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is a daypack?
A. A box B. A lock C. A bag
14. What surprise the girl at school?
A. A lot of discussions in class B. Few students asking questions in class.
C. Teachers giving little homework
15. At what time of the school term does the conversation most probably take place?
A. At the beginning of it B. At the end of it. C. In the middle of it
16. What do we know about the girl?
A. She is new to the school B. She writes for the school newspaper.
C. She seldom asks questions in class.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does Mr Henry Stone do?
A. A bank clerk B. A writer C. A teacher
18. What does Henry like doing at airport?
A. Telling stories B. Reading magazines C. Watching people
19. What did Henry learn from the newspaper that day?
A. A valuable suitcase was missing
B. A man stole money from a bank
C. A woman ran away from home
20. Why was the woman at the airport?
A. She was traveling on business B. She was leaving for Greece
C. She was seeing the man off.

第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，每小题2分；满分40分）
第一节 阅读文章，选出最佳答案(共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）
A
The Wonder of Argentina Iguazu Falls
Missing the sun? Well, down in Argentina, its summertime and beautiful destinations like Iguazu Falls are waiting to be discovered. Lots to do and see, this is one place everyone needs to visit at least once in their lifetime.
Located in the northern province of Misiones, Argentina on the Iguazu River (iguazu being the Guarani word for “great water”), Iguazu Falls is known as one of the world’s largest and most attractive waterfalls. Upon former US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s visit to the Falls, she said, “Poor Niagara!” The Falls divide the river in half, making the upper and lower Iguazu. The largest of the 275 falls that swallow the river is “Devil’s Throat”, and with a height of an astonishing 80 meters, it’s a fairly impressive sight to view!
The Park
In order to see the Falls in all its glory, you’ll need to visit the Park, which was created in 1934 to preserve the biological diversity of the subtropical rainforest and the breathtaking scenery surrounding the Falls. It was declared a Natural Heritage in 1984 and covers an area of approximately 660 square meters. Approximately 400 species of birds, 2000 species of plants and a world of insects call the Park their home. You’ll especially love the butterflies that constantly surround and play with you!
The Devil’s Throat
The “Garganta del Diablo” (means Devil’s Throat) is the reason for this trip! Once in the Park, you can enjoy walking along the scenic 1100-meter-long path that starts from Garganta station and takes you to the viewing balcony(露台), where you’ll be able to get an overall view of one of the most beautiful sights you’ll ever see! However, be prepared to be wet through by the powerful spray(水花) coming off the Falls.
Don’t Miss
Take a boat ride that place you right under the falls——but be prepared to get totally soaked!—— and walk along more stunning paths; enjoy a photo safari through the forest, or view the Falls at night under the light of the full moon!
21.Which of the following statements about Iguazu Falls is Not True according to the passage?
A. Iguazu Falls is well worth visiting.
B. Iguazu Falls is in the northern province of Misiones, Argentina on the Iguazu River.
C. President Roosevelt’s wife has ever visited Iguazu Falls.
D. People living around Niagara Falls are poorer than those around Iguazu Falls.
22.According to the passage, you can do all the following things in the Park Except__________.
A.meeting a lot of birds, plants and insects
B.getting a full view of Devil’s Throat on the viewing balcony
C.walking right under the falls
D.viewing the Falls during the nighttime
23.What does the underlined word in the last paragraph mean？
A. energetic B. wet C. curious D. pleased
B
Compared to people with bad attitudes，people who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to suffer from colds，according to a new study. “It’s possible that being upbeat helps the body fight illnesses，” says Sheldon Cohen，the study’s lead researcher from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh.
In a previous study，Cohen and his colleagues put cold­causing viruses into the noses of 334 healthy adults. People who tended to be cheerful and lively were least likely to develop sniffles，coughs，and other cold symptoms. People who showed positive feelings were also less likely to mention symptoms to their doctors，even when medical tests detected those symptoms.
Those findings were interesting，but they didn’t prove that a person’s attitude affects whether he or she gets sick. Instead，it was still possible that a person’s underlying personality is what matters. Evidence suggests，for instance，that certain people are naturally more likely to be outgoing and optimistic，with high self­esteem and a sense of control over life. This would mean that who we are，not how we feel，ultimately decides our chances of catching colds.
To figure out which mattered more (personality or emotions)，the CMU team interviewed 193 healthy adults. The researchers talked to each person over the phone every evening for 2 weeks. At the end of the interviewing period，people got nose drops that contained either cold or flu viruses. Then，each person stayed in an isolated room for 5 or 6 days. The results showed that everyone in the study was equally likely to get infected. Their symptoms，however，differed depending on the types of emotions that they had reported over the previous 2 weeks. Among those who reported good moods and had been infected with the flu virus，for example,28 percent developed coughs and stuffy noses. On the other hand，those symptoms struck 41 percent of people who had been less upbeat.
24．What would be the best title for the passage?
A．Smiles Turn away Colds
B．An Interesting Way to Beat Colds
C．Be Outgoing and Optimistic to Fight Colds
D．What Matters More，Personality or Emotions?
25．In the previous study，people who showed positive feelings______.
A．didn’t catch colds as often
B．developed cold symptoms more slowly
C．were less likely to have cold symptoms detected
D．were less likely to feel cold symptoms
26．What mainly decides our chances of catching colds according to the new study?
A．Personality. B．Self­esteem.
C．Emotions. D．Attitudes.
27．The underlined word “symptoms” probably means________.
A．something that causes cold
B．something that results in cold
C．signs that something exists，especially something bad
D．changes in your body or mind that show that you are not healthy

C
Two new whale sharks arrived at the world's largest aquarium (水族馆) on Friday.
Both whale sharks, the world's largest fish, arrived at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta after 6 a.m. The pair had been flown 8,000 miles from Taipei, Taiwan. They will join the aquarium's three whale sharks--the only ones on display outside of Asia.
“ We re the only people in the world that can claim (索要) three times, ” aquarium director Jeff Swanagan said, “ Each time we learn more and more.”
The two young males were given Asian names. One is Taroko, named after Taroko Gorge, a national park in Taiwan. The other is Yushan, which means "Jade Mountain", and is named after a mountain in Taiwan.
The sharks were flown from Taiwan on a plane in 20-foot-long tanks with oxygen (氧气) machines and other equipment to keep the water suitable for them.
They arrived at about 3:30 a.m. in Atlanta, where their tanks were moved to two trucks and driven to the aquarium surrounded by some of Atlanta police cars with their blue lights flashing. They were lowered into their new home--as Norton and two females, Alice and Trixie, circled nearby, seemingly curious about the new arrivals.
It is difficult to tell the age of the whale sharks, but at least one of the new arrivals is believed to be the smallest the aquarium has got. They are believed to be the aquarium's youngest whale sharks yet.
28. The two new whale sharks were carried away from Taiwan .
A. by ship B. by truck C. by air D. by train
29. The two new whale sharks .
A. are the largest in America B. have Asian names
C. have got used to living in America. D. arrived at the aquarium at 3:30 am
30. How many sharks live with the two new sharks?
A. One B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
31. The passage makes us believe that .
A. the author helped ship the sharks
B. the author loves sharks too much
C. the two new sharks are younger than the former ones
D. Sharks are widely seen across the world

D
When I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called “Brownie”. My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around.
One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up (咬破) one of Dad’s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl,” she looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.
Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet, she went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she’d let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we’d be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. She never barked (吠) or tried to get away. The funny thing is that she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.
Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss days when she was with us.
32. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?
A. Look at them sadly. B. Keep them company.
C. Play games with them. D. Touch them gently.
33. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie__________.
A. would eat anything when hungry B. felt sorry for her mistake
C. loved playing hide-and-seek D. disliked the author’s dad
34. Some people got frightened by Brownie when she__________.
A. smiled B. barked C. rushed to them D. tried to be funny
35. Which of the following best describes Brownie?
A. Shy B. Polite C. Brave D. Caring
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分, 满分l0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。
Do you know how to be a street smart? Being street smart means knowing how to keep yourself safe from strangers when you’re alone or with other kids． 36
Most strangers aren’t dangerous and wouldn’t do anything to hurt kids．Unfortunately, though some strangers can be dangerous，and it’s impossible to tell who’s ok and who’s not．37 That’s why it’s important to follow these safety rules all the time:
Make your whereabouts(行踪) known．
The adults who are taking care of you need to know where you are and when you’ll be coming home．
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It’s more fun and safer to do things with friends．Traveling with a friend whenever you can is a good idea，and traveling with a group of kids is even better．
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Safe spots are places where you can stop if you need help．Like the houses of kids you know，the houses of your parents’ friends，police stations，libraries，and fire departments．When you’re walking or riding your bike，make a mental note of the safe spots along your route．That way，you’ll know where they are in case you ever need one．
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You’ve probably been told lots of times that you should not shout and keep quiet．But when you think you might be in danger，it’s the perfect time to be noisy! If a stranger gets close to you，follows you or tries to grab you，shout as loudly as you can and try to get away．People in the area will hear what’s going on and help you，so make plenty of noise．
A．Stick with a friend．
B．Pick out safe spots．
C．It helps you stay safe．
D．Shout “help” when necessary．
E．Go to school with your friends．
F．Make much noise if you are in danger．
G．A dangerous person doesn’t necessarily look scary

第三部分:英语知识运用（共两节，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）
The school was across the street from our home and I would often watch the kids as they played during the break. She seemed so small as she pushed her way 41 the crowd of boys on the playground . She 42 from them all.
　　I began to notice her at other times, basketball in hand, playing 43 . She would practice dribbling（运球） and shooting over and over again, sometimes until 44 . One day I asked her 45 she practiced so much. She looked 46 in my eyes and without a moment of hesitation she said, “I want to go to college. The only way I can 47 is that if I get a scholarship（奖学金）, I am going to play college basketball. I want to be