[湖北]2011-2012学年湖北省孝感高中高一下学期期中考试英语试卷

As far as I know, this is a type of music popular in the 1950s, a(n) _____ of jazz and folk music.

The window of our room can give us a good view of the street, in which case we witnessed the accident as if we were at the _____.

Just as I rounded the corner, I _____ a stranger trying to enter Mr. Tailor’s House, whose face looked familiar to me.

The place which _____ the beautiful scenery with the comfortable hot spring baths makes  stay there most enjoyable.

— Do you know why the teacher asks for me ?
— He wants you to _____ your absence last night.

I know I should _____ on fat, but knowing such things is not much help when it comes to shopping and eating.

Because of the rise of sea level, some islands will disappear. _____ people of certain countries will have to look for new places to live.

He has called several times this morning; _____ there is something very important.

Luckily, the driver stopped the car _____, saving the dog’s life.

_____ fighting is not allowed in our society, because we love peace and friendship.

When I was about 8 years old, I asked my mum to buy me a certain biscuit because it sponsored（赞助）Flash Gordon. Gordon was a super-hero who 31 for good deeds（事情）in outer space.
My mum would buy the 32 for me because I 33 the prize that came with it. The prize was a pair of glasses that Gordon 34 .
However, in order to get the prize I had to 35 the whole box of biscuits out because it was at the 36 . I didn’t dare to think of 37 my way to the prize because I was too 38 . Yes, I wanted to be like Flash Gordon! 39 the glasses came out from the bottom, I put them on. I felt like my favorite 40 . I wore them everywhere my mum and I went. I even tried to wear them to 41, but the teachers didn’t want a super-hero flying around the playground.
Over the years there were other prizes from many 42 brands（牌子）of biscuits, but I was never really 43 the biscuits, only the 44 .
When you think about it, 45 itself can be like a box of biscuits. Even as adults, we keep 46 that prize at all costs. Just 47 what we do at times. We become greedy（贪婪的）to get what we think is the prize.
Try to look at it from a different view. Wouldn’t it be better to 48 the journey along the way ? In other words, don’t be impatient and pour the box. That will only spoil（破坏）the 49 meaning of the prize. Enjoy what you have and be grateful. I promise your prize will 50 , without having to push others out of the way to get it.

A．paid B．prepared C．fought D．waited

A．biscuit B．toy C．book D．space

A．designed B．deserved C．offered D．wanted

A．made B．sold C．owned D．wore

A．throw B．pour C．put D．leave

A．beginning B．side C．bottom D．top

A．changing B．losing C．eating D．finding

A．impatient B．lazy C．weak D．nervous

A．Although B．Since C．While D．Once

A．soldier B．hero C．model D．player

A．cinema B．school C．hospital D．shop

A．old B．famous C．different D．special

A．interested in B．afraid of C．good at D．angry at

A．color B．price C．box D．prize

A．success B．life C．love D．wealth

A．looking at B．looking after C．looking for D．looking up

A．think about B．set down C．pack up D．go through

A．cut B．stop C．plan D．enjoy

A．new B．real C．funny D．strange

A．appear B．disappear C．flow D．enrich

Two years ago my grandmother was going to turn 75. My family discussed what was the best way to celebrate. Should we throw her a party ? Should we take her on a trip ? We remembered that she had touched so many people’s lives, and there were so many people for her to consider. Then someone got the idea that we should include everyone in the celebration by turning it into a tribute（献礼）to my grandmother.
We secretly sent out letters to the people in Grandmother’s address book and asked them to send a letter with a memory that they had shared with her. People sent us letters with poems, stories and pictures. The deep feeling that was shared through the response（回应）surprised us. We compiled（编辑）these letters into a memory book and amazed her with it on the morning of her birthday.
The unusual thing about my grandmother’s friends was not the number that she had, but the connection they shared. In many ways this book of friendship was the greatest achievement of my grandmother’s life.
I believe that developing true friendships is one of the most important things that anyone can do in one’s lifetime. It is not a matter of the number of friends one has, but the quality of the bonds. If one has had at least one true friendship before dying, then one can say one has lived a successful life. I have made many friends and I believe I have begun to develop the same types of friendships my grandmother kept up over her lifetime. I only hope that I will be as successful as she has been.
How did the author’s family celebrate Grandmother’s birthday ?

When receiving her birthday gift, the author’s grandmother probably felt _____.

According to the passage, the author probably agrees that _____.

Which of the following words can best describe the author’s grandmother ?

Thank you for your interest in helping animals! Volunteering is a wonderful way to learn, have fun and give back to your community（社区）. There are many ways to care for the animals at PAWS.
Youth Work Party
If you are ten years or older, you can join the Youth Work Party Team with a parent to work on different projects around PAWS in Lynnwood, WA. For example, you can build boxes for frightened, injured wildlife to hide in. Ask your parent to sign up to join a work party. If you are eighteen years or older, you can join the Youth Work Party Team independently.
PAWSwalk
PAWSwalk is our biggest fundraising（筹款）event of the year, held at the end of the summer to raise money to care for the animals. You can collect money with the help of your family, friends and school, and then walk in the event.
Cookie Sale
Selling homemade dog cookies is a wonderful way to help the animals. PAWS can provide brochures（小册子）to give out when you sell the cookies prepared by you and your parents, so people can learn about PAWS at the same time. You can find homemade dog cookie cooking instructions on the Internet or by checking out cookbooks for dogs at the library.
Movie Night
Invite friends, family, neighbors and classmates to watch your favorite animal movie, like Babe or Charlotte’s Web. Ask them to bring an “entrance fee” of donations or supplies for the animals.
Thanks again for your interest in PAWS and helping animals. Share your ideas with your parents and invite a few friends to join you in helping make a difference for animals. If you have any questions, call 425-787-2500-261.
Who may work in the Youth Work Party Team by himself/herself ?

If a child wants to take part in Cookie Sale, he/she needs to _____.

Which of the following takes place in the summer ?

It can be inferred that PAWS might be _____.

Good manners play an important part in maintaining（保持）peace in society. A man with good manners doesn’t hurt others’ feelings, and therefore he’s on good terms with everyone. In this way he helps to keep the peace in society.
But a man with bad manners has no respect for others. He uses words carelessly and behaves rudely towards others and causes a lot of unpleasantness. In the end, he himself will suffer the most. Everyone avoids him and he is forced to live alone.
To live well in society, money alone is not enough. Even the richest man cannot afford to have bad manners. He may have enough money to buy all things he wants; but if his manners are bad, he will have no friends, and no one can live happily without friends.
We should have good manners, for it’s human nature to try to get friendship; and friendship has to be earned （获得）through our own attitude towards others. If we are kind to others, they will be kind to us, and kindness is the most basic quality of good manners. Bad manners drive away friends as well as our own family members.
On the other hand, a man with good manners has many friends. He commands the respect of all those who come into contact（联系）with him. He doesn’t talk ill about others. Even when he’s provoked, he tries his best not to upset others. He also feels sorry about the weak and the disabled.
There are, however, many people who behave so well outside their homes that they are respected by everyone outside. But in their own homes they are worse than the devil（魔鬼）. Such people cannot be said to have good manners. Their behavior will soon be discovered by others.
If one’s manners are good, one behaves well everywhere, even when one is away from the critical（爱挑剔的）eyes of others. Only such a person can live well in society.
People with good manners bring society _____.

What does the author mainly want to tell us in Paragraph 4 ?

The underlined word “provoked” in the passage may mean _____.

What’s the main idea of the passage ?

For the most part, you are probably only exposed to the music that is played on your favorite radio stations and TV shows, music Web sites, or the music that your friends and family members enjoy. While you probably know a lot about your favorite type of music, it can be a rewarding experience to enlarge your horizons（眼界）, discovering artists and types of music that you’re not familiar with. Who knows, you might discover you like certain types of music you never even considered.
Have you ever wondered about the history and influences of your favorite types of music ? For example, did you know that rock ‘n’ roll originated（起源）from the blues, and that the blues began as a form of musical expression for African Americans during slavery（奴隶制度）？Did you know that most hip-hop is heavily influenced by early rhythm blues and jazz ?
There are many fun ways to learn about different musical styles and their historical roots. For example, if you like hip-hop, listen to some of your favorite CDs and take note of the samples the performers used to create the songs. There is a possibility that the artist used parts of older songs to create the music. You can go to the library or online to learn more about the artists and listen to more of their music by checking out CDs from the library or downloading songs online for a small fee.
You can learn so much about culture and history just by paying attention to different types of music and what is being expressed in the songs. There are so many different styles of music to learn about, and you owe（欠）it to yourself to make an effort to listen to and learn about them.
The main topic of this passage is _____.

What music did African Americans use to express their feelings of being slaves ?

How can you learn about culture and history through music ?

By saying the underlined sentence in the last paragraph, the author probably means that _____.

For better eyesight, doctors advise limiting the hours of screen time and encourage having enough eye resting time.
However, another study shows that sitting in front of computer or TV screens for long hours is not the only reason for myopia（近视）. An Australian research team studied young children in Sydney and Singapore to find the reasons for myopia.
The research team found that the prevalence（流行）of myopia among children in Sydney was lower than children in Singapore, even though they spent more time in front of computer and TV screens. The major finding is that children in Sydney spend longer hours on outdoor activities than those in Singapore.
Indoor and outdoor sports activities both make the eyes focus on more distant objects, which prevents the eyes from changing shape. But outdoor activities may better help avoid myopia than indoor sports activities.
Jane Gwiazda, who does research in sight problems, says: “Natural light is good for eye growth. And extra vitamin D from the sun might contribute to eye growth.”
Many doctors suggest that every child get its first eye test done when he/she is about two and half years old, and even if his/her sight seems perfect.
It is necessary for myopic children to wear glasses to prevent headaches, trouble reading or injuries. It is also important that schools invite doctors to test their students’ eyes.
If that is not possible, school teachers should at least encourage parents and children to have regular eye examinations and wear glasses. And parents should remember not only to limit the total screen time for their children, but also to encourage them to spend time outdoors.
What’s the aim of the study by the Australian research team ?

Why are there fewer children with myopia in Sydney than in Singapore ?

What conclusion can we draw from the passage ?

Which of the following statements is TRUE ?

阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子
____________________ is still a puzzle to us.(lay)
它们什么时候产的卵对于我们仍然是一个谜。
Could you tell me ___________________ on marriage when she was young ?(chance)
你能告诉我当她年轻的时候为什么拿她的婚姻冒险吗？
Where is my English dictionary ? It was here a moment ago. Someone ____________________ by mistake.(take)
我的字典在哪？它刚才在这儿的。肯定有人拿错了。
This morning, as I was working, a man ____________________ stepped into my shop and begged me for some money.(dress)
今天早晨，当我正在工作的时候，一个衣衫褴褛的人走进我的商店，向我讨钱。
I can’t imagine _______________ when they received these Christmas presents.(how)
我无法想像当收到这些圣诞礼物时，他们多么激动。
It’s a small informal party among our old classmates—you _____________________ .(need)
这是我们老同学之间的一个小型的非正式的聚会，你不必盛装打扮。
Your words made Tom angry yesterday, so you ________________ to him then.(ought)
昨天你说的话使汤姆生气，那时你应该向他道歉的。
Mr. Smith _____________ by teaching ten years ago and he gained much experience from his work.(earn)
史密斯先生十年前靠教书谋生，并且从这个工作中获得很多经验。
The girl as well as her classmates _________________ the bird outside the window when their teacher came in.(stare)
这个女孩和她的同学正凝视着窗外的那只鸟时，他们的老师走进来了。
The fact _____________ learning languages delighted his parents very much.(gift)
他在语言学习方面有天赋这一事实使他的父母非常高兴。

下面是网友Abe的一条微博内容：It seems that none of my classmates want to be my friends because I’m fat. I feel very lonely in class. I suppose I’ll break down（崩溃） someday. 假设你是李华，请留言开导他，并适当给出一些建议。
注意：  1.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
2.作文开头已给，不计入词数。词数100左右。
Dear Abe,
Sorry to know that you’re so upset about your overweight. I quite understand what you’re feeling now.