湖北省荆门市高一上学期期末考试试卷（英语）

After the boss had read my letter of application, he was ______ that I was the right person for the position.

That famous progressive thinker was asked to ______ a speech at the meeting.

. For fear that others would hear her, she ______ the news to me.

–I’d like to go to the cinema with you, Dad.
–Sorry, my darling, but the film is ______ for adults only.

When the farmers dug the well, they _____ a large collection of ancient china.

Although there were so many people in the square , I could ___________my friend the moment he appeared .

As our country has realized the problem and taken some measures, the price of medicine has _______ and poor people can also afford good medicine.

The population of India has ______ quickly, because they don’t have a Family Planning policy like China.

In the group discussion, they thought up three different __________to solving the environmental problem.

Good technique in medicine means less pain and fewer deaths and, ______ it’s our duty to master it.

第二节．完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On a cold November afternoon, my mother and I were walking home from a pizza store. We were dressed warmly and    31  with the rented video we had been dying to watch, I was feeling a little   32  , as I was carrying our shopping bags of snacks and the   33  .They were so heavy that I decided to   34   some things. So I started to walk towards the garbage can   35   I noticed a poor man walking his bike out of the restaurant in front of us. He 36  a paper bag with his dirty hand. He headed over to another nearby garbage can and started _37  it.
I suddenly felt very 38 because I was about to do away with a new drink just  39 it was heavy. I knew this man would take all he could  40  , so I walked up to him and  41 the drink and some snacks to him. The man looked up 42  and took what I gave him. A huge smile spread  43  his face and this caused me to feel quite  44  . I felt like I  45 be happier with myself, but then he said, “This is my son’s lucky day!”
With that, he  46  me happily and started off on his bike. I even heard him   47   a song as he rode away. I got a warm feeling inside and I knew I had done something good, for the man and his family. I now understand what is   48   by the saying “Giving is getting”.
Since then, every time I have the   49   to do something nice, the image of the man’s happiness caused by my small gift appears in my mind. This is the  50   of charity.
31. A. equipped            B. covered            C. done             D. offered
32. A. upset               B. happy              C. tired            D. excited
33. A. video              B. books              C. pizza            D. clothes
34. A. send off            B. throw away         C. put away          D send out
35. A. after              B. when              C. before            D. while
36. A. owned             B. presented           C. held             D. sought
37. A. going into          B. finding out          C. looking through    D. working out
38. A. stupid             B. guilty              C. disappointed       D. happy
39. A. since              B. until               C. because           D. when
40. A. get                B. search             C. hear              D. see
41. A. dropped                  B. kept              C. turned             D. handed
42. A. sadly              B. coldly             C. thankfully         D. patiently
43. A. in                       B. across             C. by               D. through
44. A. regretful           B. satisfied            C. puzzled           D. curious
45. A. couldn’t                  B. shouldn’t         C. needn’t            D. mustn’t
46. A. smiled                   B. told               C. saw              D. thanked
47. A. whistling                 B. whispering         C. listening           D. making
48. A. referred                  B. said               C. meant                   D. spoken
49. A. time                     B. chance             C. idea             D. effort
50. A. power             B. effect              C. result             D. mystery

III。阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
They say there are three ways to experience the Grand Canyon; on foot, on mules（骡子）or by air. We chose the first. Up early, my husband and I and our three children couldn’t wait to get started. We decided to walk along a lovely path named Bright Angel Trail.
As we set out, I was shocked at how narrow the path was. And I couldn’t help noticing that the other tourists weren’t like us. They had heavy backpacks, water bottles, and hats. But as usual we were dressed, As the sun rose higher, Arizona’s famous heat seemed to roast us. There was no shade and our legs were aching. We decided to go back, with the girl on my back and the boys far behind. By the time we finally got back, our legs were like jelly.
The next day, after we’d had a long rest and a good breakfast, we were ready for another view of the Canyon – by air. After our last walk, this would be the easiest thing in the world.
We called to each other excitedly as the plane took off and circled around the Canyon. But the smiles on our faces disappeared as the pilot tossed（翻转）the plane around, pretending he was going to hit the ground. I shouted, “STOP, TAKE US BACK!” When we finally arrived back on land, once again our legs were like jelly. We hardly spoke as we drove back.
As I said, there are three ways to view the Grand Canyon. We never tried the mules, but personally I’d suggest a fourth: buy yourself a good magazine like National Geographic. That way, you can see the Canyon, without fear or tiredness.
1. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?
A. They made a careful preparation before the trip.
B. The children were more joyful than their parents.
C. Bright Angel Trail was not as lovely as they expected.
D. The summer heat prevented them from enjoying the view.
2. The underlined expression “Our legs were like jelly” probably means _____ .
A. we were weak                         B. we were unhappy
C. we were dissatisfied                 D. we were disappointed
3. Which of the following best describes their Canyon trip by air?
A. It proved to be frightening.            B. It was more comfortable.
C. It turned out to be exciting.            D. It made each of them tired.
4. We can infer from the passage that _____.
A. experiencing the Canyon on mules would be the best way.
B. one needs to dress less when visiting the Grand Canyon.
C. the writer was not serious when she made the suggestion.
D. the whole family narrowly escaped from the air accident.

It’s not easy being a teenager—nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager．You can make your child feel angry, hurt or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself．It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you’ll still be there for him when he needs you．
Expect a lot from your child，just not everything．Except for health and safety problems， such as drug use or careless driving，consider everything else open to discussion．If your child is unwilling to discuss something，don’t insist he should tell you what’s on his mind．The more you insist， the more likely that he’ll clam up．Instead，let him attempt to solve things by himself. At the same time，remind him that you’re always there for him ,should he seek advice or help．Show respect for your teenager’s privacy．Never read his mail or listen to personal conversations．
Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the family’s telephone for too long，tell him he can talk for l5 minutes，but then he must stay off the phone for at least all equal period of time．This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls，but teaches your teenager moderation(节制).Or if you are open to the idea，allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job．
55.The main purpose of the text is to tell parents       ．
A. how to get along with a teenager        B. how to respect a teenager
C. how to understand a teenager           D. how to help a teenager grow up
56. What does the phrase "clam up" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. become excited                                 B. show respect
C. refuse to talk                                   D. seek help
57. The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager       ．
A. to use the phone in a sensible way       B. to pay for his own telephone
C. to share the phone with friends         D. to answer the phone quickly
58. What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?
A. Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs.
B. Give him advice only when necessary.
C. Let him have his own telephone.
D. Not talk about personal things with him.

We could all see the Murray Uiver slowly moving back, but now all the water was gone . I couldn’t believe that the Murray had dried up, not one drop of water left.
One morning I went down to the river to try and catch some fish when I saw my boat high and dry (搁浅) on the bank . I rushed down the river and saw all mud—no water . The fish were just lying there, dying . I looked up to see if my friend was there . There was the nest but no eagle（鹰）. I called out to her with my special whistle which I made out of steel.
Suddenly a big shadow came over to me and the eagle landed in her nest and gave her young the food she was out getting while I whistled. But then I suddenly noticed she was getting thinner and had a bit of sheep’s wool in the side of her talon（利爪）. It was deadly quiet by the river bank , except for some sound from my dog. And also I couldn’t see one native animal or bird.
When I walked inside the kitchen. Mum and Dad had sad looks on their faces. “It’s time for us to move ,Son, because the river can no longer provide for（养活）us,” said Dad . I ran out of the kitchen door with tears in my eyes , and down to the river bank, to my favorite spot. I said goodbye to my eagle , crying.
When it was time to go , I saw my eagle fly up into the air with her chicks in her talons , going away to try and find another home ,just like us.
59. The passage is mainly about     
A. the author’s travel away from his hometown
B. the author’s feeling about being away from his friend
C. the author’s idea about being away from home
D. the author’s plan to leave for a new place
60. The underlined word “chicks” in the last paragraph refers to “     ”
A. the eagle’s children                B. the eagle’s food  
C. the eagle’s nest beside the river       D. the dog
61. According to the passage ,the eagle looked thinner most probably because      
A. the eagle had to feed its children     B. the eagle was seriously sick
C. the eagle lost many of his friends     D. there was not enough food for her
62. According to the passage , it can be inferred that       .
A. the eagle lived on the ground beside the author’s house
B. it was winter when the writer went away
C. the writer’s parents didn’t like to leave , either
D. some native animals and birds still lived in the place

“High income is not as good as high age ,and high age is not as good as high spirits.”
Generally speaking , the rich are happier because money can purchase goods and services and it is the consumption(消费) of these materials that increases one’s enjoyment of life . Especially nowadays , money seems to be one thing that drives the people around . “Human beings live for money while birds die for food.”—a well-known Chinese saying is quite quotable(适宜引用的)to interpret the present society. Some people try every means to make money at the expense of others interests . These people harm others to benefit themselves. They think the more money they make , the happier they will be.
In addition to money, people’s happiness was affected by other factors. High age is what many Chinese are dreaming of . Longevity(长寿) is the very term that the people often use to pray for their dears and elders. So there are many books and theories that introduce the way of living longer. Dancing , jogging , dieting , even singing and shouting together are said to do good to one’s health.
Nevertheless , some people think that high spirits is vital to the quality of one’s life . If you are in high spirits , you’ll find everything pleasing and comfortable in life: warm sunshine , blue sky, white clouds , happy birds ,comfortable breeze , sweet smiles ,and so on . You seem to have the friends across the world. Your life will be happy at every moment. You will have a good health and can make more money if you live longer.
In one word , let’s keep ourselves in high spirits , thus we could keep longevity and make considerable money at the same time.
63.The rich are happier because        .
A. they have the hobby of saving money.
B. they can gain all the things in the world
C. they help the poor by giving them a lot of money
D. the consumption can increase their enjoyment of life
64.What does the Chinese saying“Human beings live for money while birds die for food” tell us?
A. It tells us that people try every means to make money at the expense of everything.
B. It tells us that the more money people make ,the longer they will live.
C. It tells us that to live is to make more money.
D. It tells us that people will die for making more money, just as birds die for food.
65.The author thinks that       is the most important.
A. high income    B. high age    C. high spirits    D. the quality of one’s life.

Ⅳ。信息匹配（5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下列资料及相关信息，并按照要求进行匹配。
首先请阅读以下电视节目信息：（节目A—F）
TODAY’S  TELEVISION  PROGRAMME  PREVIEW
A: TV1 7:20 p.m. Find out more about Australia’s animal life. This film was made last year by one of Australia’s best-known cameramen, Dougie Bond. He spent over 200 hours filming the birds, animals and fish that inhabit this beautiful continent and for the first time brings some of these unusual animals to our TV screens.
B: TV3 9:00p.m. The popular science programme is back with the latest in technology and medicine. This week, cars that run on sunlight and the story of one baby’s fight to live.
C: TV2 8:10p.m. Do you think what goes into the food most of us eat every day of the week? Tonight’s programme takes a serious scientific look at the bread industry. Whether you bake your own bread or just enjoy buying it, this programme will give you an interesting insight into something most of us eat every day of the week.
D: TV1 5:15p.m. Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else? This popular magazine programme is for the under-fives. More music, fun, songs and games with Carla and Larry.
E: TV3 8:45p.m. If you’ve always wanted to cook, now’s your chance to learn. In the studio are two chefs who will take you through some simple recipes step by step. This is a repeat of the popular series shown last year, and available from good bookshops.
F: TV3 7:40p.m. The latest new music. Pete Hogg looks at the best of the current rap, raga and new jack swing plus new video releases. This is the programme that tells you all about what’s happening on the music scene and brings you interviews with tomorrow’s young artists.
请阅读以下人员信息，然后匹配人员与相关的电视节目（其中有一项是多余的）
66. Although Rob leads a quiet life in a small village, that doesn’t stop him from wanting to find out about the latest scientific development.
67. Bella enjoys eating out but can’t afford to spend very much at the moment as she is saving for a holiday. She has never learnt how to cook, so now might be quite a good time to find out！
68. Dan is interested in taking wildlife photographs and enjoys the kind of programme which gives him a chance to see a professional photographer at work.
69. Gina is a music teacher. Although she prefers classical music, she likes to follow the kind of music that interests the teenagers she teaches.
70. Ron’s wife is in hospital. He wants to finds a programme suitable for his three-year-old son while he gets on with the housework and prepares a meal.

第二部分（共50分）
Ⅴ. 短文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
选择适当的词（组）并用适当形式完成短文。每个词（组）只使用一次，其中有两个词（组）是多余的。
leak out,     likely ,   keep ,   undoubted ,    though ,     in short ,
make use of  ,  never ,   say  ,   take ,        still ,       afford
“You can learn English more efficiently if you spend 20 minutes a day for a week than if you spend two hours a day.” This is what a teacher usually 71  when he tells his students how to allot(分配)their time. But is it true?
Suppose you have a bucket with a small hole in its bottom. Now you are asked to fill the bucket with the water in a basin. If you are too little a boy to lift the basin full of water, you are sure 72   a bowl or something alike. You will dip out the water from the basin with the bowl and pour it into the bucket .You may dip from the basin again and again. However, you will soon find that as soon as you pour a bowl of water into the bucket , most of the water 73  through the hole , so you are 74   able to fill up the bucket this way.
On the contrary , if you are an adult, you will 75  lift the basin and pour the whole basin of water into the bucket at once. Now, the bucket is full. Though the water in it is also leaking out, you at least have filled up the bucket with water. If you want to 76   the bucket full, you only have to add a bowl of water now and then .
The same is true of English learning. Let us 77  a simple example. If you learn 10 new words today, you are most likely to remember 9 tomorrow. But if you try to learn 30 words today, though you may forget far more than one word , you may 78  be able to remember 11 or 12 words tomorrow.
Day in and day out , you will be able to remember a large number of words, 79  you may forget some of them.
80  , the more time you spend at a time, the more you will learn on the whole. Of course, the amount of time you spend each time must be within the limit that you do not exhaust (使筋疲力尽)yourself .

Ⅵ。完成句子（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。
81.The Dragon Boat Festival __________(举办)to honor the famous ancient poet ,QuYuan.(hold)
82.When I glanced out of the window I saw Daisy __________(正在过马路). (cross)
83.Unfortunately , when I woke up , I found myself ____________(吹到了海上)by a strong wind .(carry)
84.__________________________(生命是否将继续) on the earth for millions of years to come will depend on whether this problem can be solved.(continue)
85.Canada, ____________________(第二大的国家)in the world covers 5,500kilometers from coast to coast .(which)
86.Only when you get to South Africa_____________(你才能体会到）the atmosphere of the          2010World Cup. (experience)
87.____________(多亏他的研究)，the UN has more tools in the battle to rid the world of hunger .(thanks)
88.Every possible means _____________(已经使用了) to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear. (use)
89.People from Spain, Italy ___________________(更有可能)touch each other than English people when they meet for the first time. (likely)
90. With a cell phone，we can always stay in touch with friends and family___________________（无论我们在那里）．（where）

Ⅶ。短文写作（满分25分）
下面是21世纪报中学生版（21st Century School Edition）刊登的一封读者来信，请你以编辑的身份给这位中学生写封回信。
Dear editor,
I spend most of my time studying. I hardly talk to my classmates. I just don’t know what to talk about and how to begin a conversation.
I feel so lonely. How I wish I had a good friend! Could you give me some advice?
Yours,
John
注意：
1．回信的内容要包括以下提示要点，适当发挥。
（1）有自信；（2）多微笑；（3）多交流；（4）帮助同学。
2．词数120左右。信的开头已写好，不计入总词数。
Dear John,
Your problem is a common one among middle school students. Maybe the following advice can help you. ___________________________________________________________________             ____________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Lily