江苏省扬州市2014-2015学年高一上学期末考试英语及答案

江苏省扬州市2014-2015学年高一上学期末考试 英语

本卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题），满分120分。考试时间120分钟。

第 I 卷（选择题,三部分,共75分）

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分15分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。

1. What can we learn about Mr. Regan ?

A．He is rich. B. He is strange. C. He is excellent. 2. What time does the plane take off ?

A. 8:35 B.8:15 C.8:45 3. How does the woman usually go to work every day?

A. By car. B. By bus C. By bike 4. How much will the woman pay if she buys two skirts?

A. $18. B. $19. C. $20. 5. What are the speakers talking about?

A. A child. B. A room. C. A gift . 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至第9四个小题。

6. How many buses for Detroit a day are there at the bus station?

A. Eight B. Eighteen. C. Eighty. 7. Why are the bus tickets much cheaper than the train tickets?

A. The bus never stops.

B. The bus trip takes longer time. C. Few people enjoy the bus trip. 8. Why does the man want to take a bus?

A. He wants to experience another way of traveling. B. The bus tickets are cheaper than the train tickets. C. The bus trip is more comfortable than the train trip. 9. What do we know about the man?

A. He went the wrong way.

B. He can’t make the decision now.

C. His aunt and uncle have a different opinion. 听第7段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What are the speakers talking about?

A. Popular sports events.

B. TV programs people like best. C. Things people do after work.

11. What do most people do in their spare time?

A. Go to movies B. Read books. C. Watch TV. 12. How did the woman do the research?

A. She talked to people.

B. She sent letters to people.

C. She collected information from newspapers. 听第8段材料，回答第13至15题。

13. According to the passage, what were dogs trained for in the past?

A. For protection against other animals. B. For protection against other dogs. C. Just for fun.

14. What is the most important reason for people in the city to keep dogs now?

A. For companionship. B. For fun. C. For protection against robbery. 15. Why were dogs used for hunting?

A. Because they did not eat other animals. B. Because they were useful for protection. C. Because they always obeyed their masters. 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，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。

16. China has _________ great changes in different areas of society since President Xi Jinping took office. A. witnessed B. discovered C. noticed D. watched 17. A terrible earthquake happened in that district at the end of 2013, visited there. A. what

B. which

C. when

D. where

18. Generally speaking, people who kill themselves like that aren’t mentally ________ A. usual B. normal C. ordinary D. common

19. The ancient buliding _______ roof was badly damaged in the rainstorm was being repaired. A. where B. which C. its D. whose

20. _______ his body and soul to English teaching but ignoring his own health, Charlie Lee passed away while preparing lessons at night.

A. Devoted B. To devote C. Being devoted D. Devoting 21. The movie star was injured in a car accident before his performance, worried. A. who

B. that

C. what

D. which

to customers

22. With the spring festival on the way, many shopping malls are giving special who can’t usually afford the expensive goods.

many people all over the world made everyone at present

A. services B. discounts C. presents D. gifts

23. Since the program has ended, he continues to ________ and has dropped eight more pounds. A. try out B. look out C. turn out D. work out 24. Two miles away from our campsite in the Yellowstone Park _______ . A. live some of the world’s largest bears

B. lives some of the world’s largest bears

C. do some of the world’s largest bears live D. some of the world’s largest bears live 25. We’ve become good friends with our professor in the college gave lectures to us. A. who B. where C. when D. which 26. Apple is trying to ________ its iPhone production to meet the increasing demand. A. show up B. stay up C. step up D. work up

27. My sister, as well as her classmates who ______ late for class, ________ criticized by Mr. Bush. A. was; were B. were; was C. was; was D. were; were 28. When Rose opened the door, he saw a man standing there whom she______ before. A. never saw B. had never seen C. never sees D. has never seen 29. _______ you are a senior school student, you should learn to be independent of your parents. A. Though B. While C. Now that D. Unless 30. --- I have finished all my exercises. ---Oh really? . Let’s go home now. A. So have I B. So I have C. So do I 第二节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

请认真阅读下面短文，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。

It is properly said that one can share any secret with a true friend. He may know your deepest 31 and weaknesses and yet will never let them out. However, 32 a friend’s secrets to you and not telling the world about him is what makes the relationship grow strong and last forever. You need to develop mutual（相互的）trust and understanding 33 you start sharing secrets with each other. With a true friend, secret talks never seem to 34 and it can be really exciting to know what has been going on in your friend’s mind.

There is a period in life 35 one starts having a personal field in life and parents are kept 36 it. It is because there are certain things that they 37 but there are certain problems which we can’t discuss with them. It is then that friends become the best secret sharers.

It is a general belief that only girls share secrets. 38 , boys have their own secrets that they discuss with only their closest friends. The secret talks can be about relationships, 39 with parents, secret tasks, and anything else that is not 40 to be known to others! If you think secrets are 41 to only teenagers, get your fact right! 42 can be shared at any age not just among young people.

Sharing secrets with a friend is not just fun, but it also helps to 43 a lasting trust on one another. Sometimes, sharing secrets will tell you more about the person. You will come to know whether your friend is reliable and 44 and whether it is worth sharing your secrets with him or her. You can call it a(n) 45 of friendship and if a person fails it, he or she is surely not worth being made a trustworthy friend. 31. A. fears B. happiness C. strengths D. peace

D. So I do

32. A. saying 33. A. before 34. A. start 35. A. when 36. A. on 37. A. dislike 38. A. Therefore 39. A. dinners 40. A. imagined 41. A. introduced 42. A. Secrets 43. A. develop 44. A. kind-hearted 45. A. symbol B. sharing B. after B. end B. where B. out B. hate B. However B. films B. supposed B. devoted B. Tasks B. make

B. trustworthy B. test C. keeping C. while C. continue C. which C. from

C. misunderstand C. Moreover C. trips C. believed C. limited

C. Relationships C. cause C. humorous C. exam D. staying D. when D. pause D. that D. to

D. understand D. Otherwise D. fights D. required D. accessed D. Problems D. damage D. helpful D. sign

第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

请认真阅读下列短文，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

Here are the tips from Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of The How of Happiness, to help you deal with a bad economy, and increase your happiness throughout the day. 1. Avoid Overthinking

In order to remove pessimism when things are difficult , it's best to think positively(积极地). “What can I learn from this? Times are hard, I’ve been out of work over a period of time, but I can spend more time with the kids, take up a new hobby, or learn a new set of skills.” 2. Practice Acts of Kindness

Now more than ever we need each other to stay alive. Lyubomirsky found that doing good things for friends, family, or strangers can make you happier. Think of practical, everyday offers that make someone’ s life a little bit easier.

3. Focus on Your Relationships

You don’t need an expert to tell you that relationships are important to happiness. Not being the bread-winner anymore or not being able to meet your kids’ needs can make your family life hard. But the solution is to stop feeling bad and focus on nurturing（培育）your loved ones. “What parents don’t realize is that kids don’t care about toys but their attitudes towards them” says Lyubomirsky. 4. Pick a Goal Devote yourself to a project—whether it is a business you want to start or a dance you want to learn. But it’s also important to remember to be flexible (灵活)in these times. Don’t feel down if conditions are stopping you from meeting your goals. Stick to it and change it if necessary! 5. Take Care of Your Body

Spend a small part of your day giving your body some TLC （tender loving care）. It will go a long way in adding to your happiness. “Even if you can’t afford to go to the gym,” Lyubomirsky says, “take time out