北京市第五十中学2011-2012学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题

北京市第五十中学2011-2012学年上学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷
第I卷 机读部分（满分80分）
一、听力理解
第一节（每小题1分，共5小题，满分5分。）
请听1~5段对话，回答1~5小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man have for breakfast
A. Eggs. B. Coffee. C. Bread.
2. Why does the man visit the woman
A. To say sorry to the woman.
B. To borrow some milk.
C. To help cook the meal.
3. What is the man doing
A. Working in an office. B. Helping the woman. C. Asking the way.
4. What is the time now
A. 5:00 B. 4:45 C. 5:30
5. What does the man offer to do
A. Carry the boxes for the woman.
B. Find a parking lot.
C. Drive for the woman.
第二节（每小题1分，共10小题，满分10分。）每段材料读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答6~7小题。
6. Which of the following does the man like
A. Fish. B. Coffee. C. Tea.
7. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man
A. Cold. B. Careful. C. Friendly.
请听第7段材料，回答8~9小题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A teaching post. B. A French teacher. C. A high school.
9. What can we know about the man
A. He can speak Chinese.
B. He can speak French.
C. He can’t work 35 hours a week.
请听第8段材料，回答10~12小题。
10. What will the woman do on Saturday morning？
A. Walk the dog. B. See a film. C. Help clean the house.
11. Where will the woman have to go at 12:00
A. To the science museum.
B. To her school.
C. To the dentist’s.
12. What time will the woman probably go to Julie’s
A. At 12:30 pm. B. At 2:00pm. C. At 1:00 pm.
请听第9段材料，回答13~15小题。
13. When will the manager interview Chen Hua
A. On May 8. B. On May 18. C. On May 28.
14. What will Chen Hua have to do a week later
A. Turn in a work plan.
B. Begin to work in the company.
C. Take a medical examination.
15. Who is Mary Walter probably
A. A secretary. B. A company manager. C. A doctor.
第三节 听写
请听第10段材料，根据题目要求在相应题号后的横线上写下关键信息。听力材料读两遍。
Time to get up At ___1___am.
Time to get into work At around 9:00 am
Work in the mornings Answering phones and ___2___
People to have lunch with Some ___3___
Work in some afternoons Visiting other musicians;going to lots of___4___
Attitude towards the job He ___5___ it.
二、单项填空（每小题1分，共15小题，满分15分）
16. The mother asked her son ______.
A. what time he got up that morning B. where did he find his lost wallet
C. what did he do the day before D. that if he had finished his homework
17. He asked me ______ I would go to Beijing by air the next day.
A. if B. that if C. that whether D. how
18. Anne said that she ______want to set down a series of facts in a diary.
A. doesn’t B. won’t C. didn’t D. wouldn’t
19. Do you happen to know______
A. what her address is B. in which place is her address
C. where is her address D. the place her address is
20. The policeman warned the driver ______so carelessly.
A. to not drive B. to never drive
C. never to drive D. doesn’t drive
21. I’ve won a holiday for two weeks to Florida. I ______my mum.
A. take B. have taken C. am taking D. will have taken
22. The rain______ the beauty of the West Lake. It looked more attractive.
A. added up to B. added C. added to D. added up
23. We should consider ______use can ______such books.
A. what’s be made of B. how; be made of
C. what; be made from D. what; be made up
24. —Tony is off to Hong Kong tomorrow.
—Who ______him off
A. saw B. had seen C. is seeing D. has seen
25. As neither of them would ______, no decision was taken that day.
A. give in B. pick up C. some up D. pack up
26. —Sorry I didn’t break the plate ______.
—It’s OK. Don’t worry about it.
A. no longer B. on purpose C. at present D. as usual
27. —Do you know the town at all
—No, this is the first time I ______here.
A. was B. am coming C. came D. have been
28. I asked my boss for a month’s holiday and, ______, she agreed.
A. believe it or not B. that is to say
C. what’s more D. in other words
29. Sometimes ______English is quite different from ______English in many ways.
A. speaking, writing B. spoken, written
C. speaking, written D. spoken, writing
30. —Oh, it’s you. I ______you.
—I’ve just had my hair cut and I’m wearing new glasses.
A. don’t recognize B. hadn’t recognized
C. haven’t recognized D. didn’t recognize
三、完形填空（每小题1分，共20小题，满分20分）
A
阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案，恢复短文原貌。
I wonder if it’s because I haven’t been able to be outdoors for so long that I’ve grown so ___31___about everything to do with nature. I can well remember that there was a time ___32___a deep blue sky, the song of the birds, moonlight and flowers ___33___never have kept me spellbound. That’s ___34___since I was here.
For example, one evening when it was so warm, I ___35___awake on purpose until half past eleven in order to have a good look at the moon ___36___myself. But as the moon ___37___far too much light, I didn’t ___38___open a window. Another time five months ago, I happened to be upstairs ___39___dusk when the window was open. I didn’t go downstairs until the window had to be shut. The dark, rainy evening, the wind, the thundering clouds held me ___40___in their power, it was the first time in a year and a half that I’d seen the night face to face…
31. A. upset B. crazy C. amazing D. concerned
32. A. during B. over C. when D. which
33. A. could B. must C. may D. should
34. A. ignored B. requested C. destroyed D. changed
35. A. turned B. became C. stayed D. appeared
36. A. for B. by C. with D. on
37. A. gave B. showed C. shone D. saw
38. A. need B. dare C. want D. hope
39. A. of B. in C. on D. at
40. A. equally B. finally C. generously D. entirely
B
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
My life is always filled with sadness and little joy. However, no matter what happens, I can always face it bravely.
Last year, I couldn’t believe the ___41___that I was allowed to enter the only key high school in my hometown. Then I rushed to my home and told my parents. But my father didn’t seem as ___42___as I was. He just kept smoking without saying a word and my mother put her head down and couldn’t help ___43___.
I knew very well what my family was ___44___. My mum had been ill in bed for 2 years. We lived a hard life and I couldn’t continue my schooling. I felt so upset but I could say ___45___to my parents. I decided to help my father with his work ___46___my family.
To my surprise, things completely changed ___47___the beginning of the new term. My head teacher came to my family with some money, which had been ___48___by my schoolmates. He encouraged me, “Always have a dream.” With tears in my eyes, I stepped into the key high school.
I have been studying hard since I entered the high school. Whenever I meet difficulties, I always ___49___ my teacher and schoolmates. I have a college dream and I must work hard for it, no matter ___50___ hard life is. Just as a great man says, “When one door shuts, another opens in life.”
41. A. idea B. news C. story D. thought
42. A. nervous B. interested C. excited D. worried
43. A. laughing B. crying C. saying D. shouting
44. A. about B. before C. like D. against
45. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
46. A. support B. supporting C. to support D. supported
47. A. after B. since C. before D. on
48. A. spent B. raised C. planned D. saved
49. A. think of B. dream of C. hear of D. talk of
50. A. what B. which C. how D. that
四、阅读理解 第一节（每小题2分，共15小题，满分30分）
A
Every day we go to school and listen to the teacher, and the teacher will ask us some questions. Sometimes, the classmates will ask for your opinions of the work of the class. When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics, remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying. You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friends—you are in a slightly unnatural situation where a large group of people will remain silent, waiting to hear what you have to say. You must speak so that they can hear you—loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.
Remember, too, that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you. The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease (not worried) but the situation is somewhat different from that of an ordinary conversation. You must take special care that you can be heard.
51. When you speak to the class, you should speak ________.
A. as slowly as possible B. in a low voice
C. forcefully D. loudly
52. Usually, when you speak to the class, the class is _________.
A. noisy B. serious C. having a rest D. quiet
53. You are having a conversation with an official, the most important thing for you _______.
A. to show your ability B. to make sure that you can be heard
C. to be very gentle D. to put the official at ease
B
A student is learning to speak British English．He wonders，“Can I communicate(交际)with Americans Can they understand me "Learners of English often ask，“What are the differences between British and American English How important are these differences ” Do you know any differences between British English and American English
Certainly，there are some differences between British and American English．
There are a few differences in grammar．For example，speakers of British English say“ in hospital” and“ Have you a pen ” While Americans say“ in the hospital” and “Do you have a pen ”
Pronunciation is sometimes different．Americans usually sound the “r” in the words like “bird” and “hurt”．Some speakers of British English don't sound the “r” in these words．
There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary．For example，“colour” and “honour” are British．But “color” and “honor” are American．
These differences in grammar，pronunciation，spelling，and vocabulary are not important，however．For the most part，British and American English are the same language．
54. According to this passage, a student who is learning to speak American English might be afraid that ___________.
A. American people cannot understand him
B. British people cannot understand him
C. the grammar is too hard for him
D. the spelling is too hard for him
55. American English and British English are different in ____________.
A. spelling B. all of the above
C. grammar D. pronunciation
56. Most ___________say “Do you have a watch ”
A. Americans B. British people C. children D. teachers
57. What is NOT mentioned（提及）in the passage
A. Whether there are differences between British English and American English.
B. How the differences between British English and American English came about.
C. Whether British English and American English are one language or two.
D. How important the differences are.
C
On August 27, 1783, the people of the village of Gomesse, in France, looked up into the sky and saw a strange and terrible animal. It was huge and round, flying down from the sky. It landed in the filed just outside the village. It was clear to the people of Gomesse that they had to defend themselves. The animal was clearly some kind of terrible “spirit”. They were afraid of the spirit but they were also very brave. They rushed out into the field and fought the animal with knives and sticks and farming tools. The “spirit” made terrible noises, like an animal that can breathe only with great difficulty.
But that was not the worst thing. When the villagers cut into the spirit’s skin, it gave off a horrible smell, and even after the villagers had cut the thing open, it still moved. Finally the villagers tied it to a horse. The horse ran through the fields and the “Spirit” was torn to pieces. What was the terrible spirit The answer is that it was one of the first “hot air balloons”. Its skin was made of silk and a kind of rubber. The terrible smell was the hot air inside the balloon. When the air got out through the cuts in the skin, it also caused the horrible noises.
58. The terrible noises were made because __________.
A. the spirit could hardly breathe
B. the spirit wanted to frighten the villagers
C. hot air got out through the skin
D. the spirit was afraid of the villagers
59. The terrible smell was __________.
A. the hot air inside the balloon
B. the smell of silk and rubber
C. the smell of burnt house
D. the smell of burnt crops
60. The spirit didn’t stop moving until __________.
A. the villagers cut it open
B. the villagers cut into its skin
C. the hot air in it ran out completely
D. it gave off a horrible smell
61. The villagers tied the spirit to a horse __________.
A. shortly after they caught sight of the spirit
B. after it was torn to pieces
C. because it didn’t stop moving though it was cut open
D. because the villagers wanted to take it away
D
In the UK, most children have their midday meal at school, but in many schools, parents can choose what their children eat. The children can have a school lunch —a hot, cooked meal; or they can take a packed lunch with them, which usually includes cold food like sandwiches.
Often parents prepare lunches on the basis of what their children want. Cathy, a mother of three children, told us, “My children have packed lunches, because they say they hate school dinners. I make 3 packed lunches every morning, so we’re like a sandwich bar in our kitchen in the morning.”
However, another mother, Susan, made her choice based on the nutritious value of the food. She said, “My daughter always has school dinners. I think she probably gets healthier food by having a cooked lunch at school than she would if I made sandwiches.”
But how healthy are school dinners Kaz, a father, wasn’t impressed with them. “Fizzy（有泡沫的）drinks were offered and I think there were a lot of chips.”
The question of how healthy school food is was brought to Jamie Oliver, who launched a campaign to improve children’s nutrition, after spending a year working in a school kitchen. The TV series about the campaign won an award this week.
He was horrified（惊恐的）at the junk food he saw being served, which included burgers, pizza and chips. He decided to ban the junk, and started cooking good stews（炖菜）and curries for the children instead.
Jamie improved the school dinners in that particular school, and trained the dinner ladies to cook healthy food. Then he put pressure on the government to improve the standards of school food across the country. And it looks as if the changes have begun.
62. What would be the best title for the passage
A. School Dinners B. Healthy Food
C. Dinners in the UK D. Research on Dinners
63. The underlined phrase “on the basis of” in the second paragraph probably means “______”.
A. by comparison B. according to
C. ever since D. for the goof of
64. We can learn from the passage that _________.
A. in Britain, all children have their lunch at school
B. Cathy’s children like school dinners
C. stews and curries are healthy food
D. Jamie Oliver works in a school kitchen
65. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage
A. There are many schools in Britain.
B. Susan chooses food for her daughter according to its nutrition.
C. In the past, the food provided by British schools was not healthy enough.
D. None of the parents in Britain like school food.
阅读第二节 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。
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. ___1___Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. ___2___Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective（精心选择的）process. ___3___
The following methods may work best for you.
·Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
·Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
·Write your notes in your own words.
·___4___
·Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand（速记）. When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. ___5___
A. Use words, not complete sentences.
B. There are three practical note-taking methods.
C. You must write your notes on separate paper.
D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That manes you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
听力填空题答案：
1. _________ 2. _________ 3. __________ 4. __________ 5. __________
阅读E篇答案： 1. ______ 2. _______ 3. ________ 4. _________ 5. _______
写作知识：
I方块词填空(共10小题；每小题1分。共1 0分)：
用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空(每小题1分，共l0小题，满分10分。)
persuade， dust， concern， organize， express， commander， actual， suffer, recover, graduation，
1. Mary________ from medical school last year．
2. tried to________ my father to buy me a mobile phone，but he refused．
3. She is very stubborn and insists that she should________ the trip．
4. He has a good_________ of the French Language．
5. He looks old，but_________ he is in his thirties．
6. At that time she was in London，knowing little English she was________ from loneliness
7. It is necessary for you to remember some useful words and_______．
8. It was already 11 pm and we were all ________ about her safety．
9. He spent the whole morning cleaning the _________________ house．
10. With the help of the doctors，he _________ from the serious illness and was back to
work．
四．书面表达(共1小题，满分15分。)
假设你是李华，你的父母天天忙于工作而忽略了健康这个问题，你很为他们担忧。请你以此为话题，并结合提示给他们写一封信。
提示：1．要走路去上班，而不是开车或坐车；
2．每周至少去体育馆锻炼一次，或打球、或游泳；
3．不要工作太晚，要早休息。
要求：1. 短文结构完整，意思连贯，语言流畅，语法准确，符合逻辑；
2. 80—100词左右；
3. 开头和结尾部分己给出
第I卷 机读部分（满分80分）
一、听力理解（每小题1分，共20小题，满分20分）
1~5 BBCBA 6~10 BCABC
11~15 CBBCA
二、单项填空（每小题1分，共15小题，满分15分。）
16~20 AACAC 21~25 CCACA
26~30 BDABD
三、完形填空（每小题1分，共20小题，满分20分。）
31~35 BCADC 36~40 BABDD
41~45 BCBCD 46~50 CCBAC
四、阅读理解（每小题2分， 共11小题，满分22分。）
51~53 CBC 54~57 BBAB
58~61 DBAB
62~65 CACC
第II卷 笔答部分（满分40分）
一、听写（满分5分。）
1. 7：30 2. letters 3. singers 4. concerts 5. loves/enjoys
二、七选五（满分10分）
1. G 2. E 3. F 4. A 5. D
三、用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空（满分10分）
1. graduated 2. persuade 3. organize 4. command
5. actually 6. suffering 7. expressions 8. concerned
9. dusty 10. recovered
四、书面表达（共1小题，满分15分）
Dear Mum and Dad,
I am writing to remind you of the importance of keeping a healthy life. You’re so busy every day that you don’t pay much attention to your health. I’m worried about that all the time so I’d like to give some suggestions.
First, Your company isn’t far from home and I hear walking is the best sport. Why not walk to the office Besides, you’d better take exercise at least once a week, such as playing tennis in the gym. Going to swim is also a nice choice. What’s more, try not to stay up too late. Having enough sleep can help your brain work better.
I hope you will find these ideas useful.
Love,
Li Hua