黄石五中2015--2016学年度上学期月考
高一英语试题
第I 卷 （共1 0 0分）
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。
1.What does the man want the woman to do?
A.Send a doctor for him.
B.Buy some medicine for him.
C.Ask for sick leave for him.
2.How is the man planning to go to the New York?
A.By train. B. By plane. C. By bus.
3.What does the man think of the city?
A.Just OK. B. Quite good. C. Not good enough.
4.What program will be on at half past nine tonight?
A.English Learning for Children.
B.Women ’s Football Match.
C.Science and Health.
5.Where are the two speakers?
A.At home. B. At school. C. At a shop.
第二节：
请听下面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。听完每段对话或独白前，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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8题。
6.Which of the following does the man phone?
A.A repair office. B. A newspaper office. C. A post office.
7.What is the man’s telephone number?
A.8741-71847 B. 8714-71487 C. 8714-71847
8.Why does the man call the woman?
A.To check the telephone. B.To repair the line.
C.To change a new phone number.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11题。
9.Why did Bob give Nancy a call?
A.To ask her to buy some tennis tickets. B.To invite her to watch a tennis match.
C.To invite her to go to a concert.
10.What is Nancy going to do tomorrow evening?
A.Go to a theater. B. Clean up her flat. C. Go to a concert.
11.When will the concert on next Saturday evening be over?
A.At 5:30 B. At 10:30 C. At 7:30
听下面一段对话，回答第12至第14题。
12.What are the speakers talking about?
A.The lady’s trip to New York. B.The man’s trip to New York.
C.The lady’s physics class.
13.What did the lady see in New York?
A.The New York library. B.The Statue of Liberty.
C.The New York City Park.
14.What advice did the lady give the man?
A.Visit the Statue of Liberty. B.Visit New York when it is hot.
C.Visit New York in spring or fall.
听下面一段对话，回答第15至第17题。
15.Whom is the woman buying the gifts for?
A.Her nephew. B. Her cousin. C. Her brother.
16.How much does the woman want to spend on the gift?
A. Thirty dollars B. Twenty dollars. C. Fifty dollars.
17.What is most likely to happen next?
A.The woman will buy a desk lamp. B.The woman will buy nothing.
C.The man will give another suggestion.
听下面一段对话，回答第18至第20题。
18.Where can the listeners buy Beginning English?
A.In the bookshop. B. In the main office. C. In the classroom.
19.What can the listeners do during the break?
A.Walk around. B. Go online C. Eat in the classroom.
20.What class is on Tuesday?
A.English. B. Typing. C. Maths.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D ）中，选出最佳选项。
A
I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the news that he might only have six months to live was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends. However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life. I think that when you find yourself in such situations, you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life.
As months went on and his health grew worse, I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him. He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality, but rather than give in to discouragement and selfpity, he took comfort in God and humanity. His talks focused on others rather than himself, and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for, believing that his concerned ancestors, including his mother and father, were there waiting for him.
During the last few months, weeks, and days of his life, he was kindly cared for by family, friends, his loving wife, who attended to both his physical and emotional needs, and workers from a local hospice (安养院) came to the home to regulate his medication and provide any other needed support. He didn’t complain about his fate, and he willingly allowed others to serve him.
Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness to others. You often can ’t learn these important attributes in the lap of luxury, and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind.
21．What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?
A ．He was operated on immediately. B ．He retired from his job.
C ．He researched cancer treatments. D ．He felt sad, doing nothing.
22．What was the man ’s main source of comfort after several months with the disease?
A ．His family and friends. B ．His belief in humanity.
C ．His doctors’ encouragement. D ．The care from others.
23．What did the author learn from his friend’s story?
A ．Giving more respect to friends. B ．Extending life as far as possible.
C ．Caring for yourself and enjoying luxury. D ．Getting comfort from God.
24．What does the author mainly want to tell?
A ．All people will face death, and thus, we must prepare for it spiritually.
B ．Our characters can be strengthened by such an unpleasant situation.
C ．Families provide the best support system during such a crisis.
D ．People should help those who have got serious illness.
B
The iPhone, the iPad, each of Apple’s products sounds cool and has become a fad (一时的风尚). Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter “i ” — and many other brands are following suit. The BBC ’s iPlayer — which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet — adopted the title in 2008. A lovely bear — popular in the US and UK — that plays music and video is called “iTeddy ”. A slimmed down version of London ’s Independent newspaper was launched last week under the name “i ”．
In general, singleletter prefixes have been popular since the 1990s, when terms such as email and ecommerce first came into use.
Most “i ” products are targeted at young people and considering the major readers of Independent ’s “i ”， it ’s no surprise that they’ve selected this fashionable name. But it’s hard to see what’s so special about the letter “i ”. Why not use “a ”，“b ”， or “c ” instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at King’s College, London, “i ” works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When Apple uses “i ”， no one knows whether it means Internet, information, individual or interactive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. “Even when Apple created the iPad, it seems it didn’t have one clear definition，” he says.
“However, thanks to Apple, the term is now associated with portability (轻便) ．” adds Thorne.
Clearly the letter “i ” also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and we love personalized products for this reason.
Along with “Google ” and “blog ”， readers of BBC Magazines voted “i ” as one of the top 20 words that have come to define the last decade.
But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with “2000” in their names became fashionable as the year was associated with all things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the trend inevitably disappeared.
25．People use iPlayer to ________.
A ．listen to music B ．make a call
26．We can infer that the Independent’s “i ” is aimed at ________.
A ．young readers B ．old readers C．fashionable women D ．engineers
27．The underlined word “ambiguous ” in Paragraph 4 means “________”．
A ．popular B ．Uncertain C ．definite D ．unique
28．The writer suggests that ________.
A ．“i ” products are often of high quality
B ．iTeddy is a live bear
C ．the letter “b ” replaces letter “i ” to name the products
D ．the popularity of “i ” products may not last long
C
When Peng Liyuan stepped off the plane in Moscow, the whole world wanted to know who dressed the elegant first lady.The reporter released the secret — Ma Ke.
Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Ke’s designs for more than a decade, a fact that was only highlighted recently when she was on her first state visit, accompanying her husband President Xi Jinping.The elegant and attractive Peng, formerly a popular singer, has been compared with the US’ first lady Michelle Obama and France’s Carla Bruni Sarkozy, since stepping off the airplane in Moscow on March
22.Suddenly, everyone was curious to know more about the first lady’s wardrobe. Even so, Ma prefers a lowkey approach.
“If_you_eat_a_tasty_egg_why_would_you_want_to_see_the_hen？” she says of all the media attention.
Ma ’s relationship with Peng began 10 years ago after a concert in Guangzhou when a reporter told Peng she knew the designer behind the label Exception de Mixmind.Peng asked for an introduction because she was a fan of Ma’s designs and had been wearing them for years.
The two naturally became friends.Ma says ：“The painting reflects the painter, and clothes reflect both the designer and the wearer.Someone desires fame and wealth, or love and sympathy; what you have in your heart is reflected in the design.Those who don ’t share my philosophy won’t buy my clothes.Peng is a caring person, devoted to charity and environmental protection, which is exactly what I’m doing now.”
However, regardless of the brand, Peng’s support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.
“Instead she presented a vision of Chinese fashion, desiring to bring Chinese designers to the world stage，” says a western designer.
The first lady’s doublebreasted coat and her black leather handbag aren’t available at any of Exception’s shops, though Exception’s physical stores do have seen a rising number of visitors.
29．The passage mainly discusses ________.
A ．the designer of the first lady Peng Liyuan’s dress, Ma Ke
B ．the friendship between Peng Liyuan and her designer
C ．Peng Liyuan’s clothes on her first state visit
D ．the reactions to Peng Liyuan’s first visit to Moscow
30．In the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 Ma Ke mentioned “an egg and the hen” to show ________.
A ．it is hard to explain “Which came first, the egg or the hen？”
B ．paying such great attention to her was unnecessary
C ．the outcome was more important than the process
D ．her dissatisfaction with the media attention on her dress
31．In the passage, Peng Liyuan ________.
A ．often reflects on what she has in her heart before choosing clothes
B ．is sympathetic and has a strong environmental consciousness
C ．always desires the exceptional charm of the brand
D ．is knowledgeable in philosophy
32．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A ．Peng wears the dress designed by a Chinese designer probably to support Chinese brands.
B ．Many citizens found Peng Liyuan’s choice quite unexpected.
C ．Black leather handbags like Peng’s are widely sold in bag stores in big cities.
D ．After Peng Liyuan’s visit to Moscow Ma Ke’s clothes became more popular.
D
Aggressive pedestrians （激进的行人）are in fact as dangerous as careless drivers. They cause traffic accidents, injury and death.
These dangerous walkers can be seen in any big city over the world. About 69% of last year’s pedestrian deaths in the US occurred in urban areas. They cross streets ignoring “DON ’T WALK” signals, suddenly appear without warning from behind parked vehicles, walk slowly at crossroads with cell phones attached to heads, blocking traffic.
These pedestrians and drivers share a common disregard for the rules of the road, both for selfish reasons. The drivers believe in the power of their machines. If their machines can go faster, they believe they have the right to go faster. If their machines are bigger, they believe they have the right to push smaller vehicles aside. Aggressive pedestrians, on the other hand, believe in the primacy (首位) of the individual, the idea that they are first in any environment, under any circumstances, even when they are on foot in a roaring tide of steel and rubber.
Last year, an estimated 5,220 pedestrians died in traffic accidents. Some 69,000 pedestrians were injured. On average, that worked out to one pedestrian killed in a traffic crash every 101 minutes, and one injured every eight minutes.
The good news is that the accident rate is dropping. For example, the number of pedestrians killed last year was 24 percent less than the number killed in traffic accidents a decade earlier. The bad news is that the basic causes of pedestrian deaths remain pretty much the same — disregard for traffic signals, inattention and crossing roads under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Alcohol, in fact, was involved in 46 percent of the traffic accidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths. Of those, 31 percent of the pedestrians were found to be drunk.
The bottom line is that the pedestrians must do more to protect their lives as well as the lives of other road users. They can start by obeying traffic signals, using marked cross walks and calling a cab when they’ve had too much to drink.
33．The passage is mainly about ________.
A ．how aggressive pedestrians cause traffic accidents
B ．why so many Americans were killed on roads last year
C ．what the traffic rules of the road about pedestrians were
D ．who are to blame for pedestrian deaths, drunk drivers or the aggressive pedestrians
34．What was NOT the basic cause of pedestrian deaths in the US a decade ago?
A ．Disregard for traffic signals.
B ．Paying no attention to surroundings.
C ．Crossing roads drunk.
D ．Overspeeding driving.
35．As one of all the road users, what should we students do on busy roads?
A ．Obey traffic signals at crossroads.
B ．Run as fast as possible at crossroads.
C ．Talk on your cell phone if necessary.
D ．Always watch out for big trucks.
第二节：（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。
“Why is life worth living?” If you ask this question, you will get different answers. But we have put together a few reasons from different people as to why life is worth living.
Learning. This is the reason we heard from school and college-going kids. . Right from studies to games, the eagerness(渴望) to do better and learn more makes their lives worth living.
. When we speak to a few office workers and professionals, this is the reason they give. The ability to create things, be it a weekly report or a new document or a painting or composing a new song seemed to make life worthwhile for many. New Opportunities. This is another reason that is put forth by people in different professions. Both professionally and personally, these people look forward to moving ahead and getting appreciation. They like to catch the new opportunities life throws at them which can make their lives worth living.
Exploring. Some people just like to say that they want to explore more and discover new horizons. Touring around the world, learning about the world history and visiting the most famous places do make life worth for many people. .
Love. Well, this reason is an evergreen one. Life is worth living for the loved ones around, be it a wife/husband, children or friends. . Being able to love some one and being loved back can certainly makes life worth living.
A.Creating.
B.There is no definite or right answer in this case.
C.Such relationships make life worth everything.
D.Get together and share special moments.
E.Getting wiser makes life worth living for many people.
F.Exploring religious and spiritual boundaries also seemed to be another reason.
G .People all look forward to knowing, learning and finding out more about everything.
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）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D ）中，选出最佳选项。
My Italian grandmother’s spaghetti sauce（意大利面条酱）was a wonder to the whole family. On Sundays my big family would always gather around for a huge __41___. For hours before, the smell of the boiling sauce would _42___ the house and I would breathe in with delight. My grandmother would __43__ cook Italian sausages, potatoes, and pieces of chicken in it, too. Then she would boil enough spaghetti to __44__ us and cut Italian bread she had __45___ earlier. When I finally sat down at the table I could __46___ something moving out of my mouth. By the time dinner was done, both my stomach and my heart would be full of __47____.
For years I tried my best to __48__ my grandmother’s sauce but I was never able to get it ___19___. I would always measure out the right __50____ of bay leaves, salt, sugar, pepper, and olive oil to ___51___ the tomato sauce. I would boil it slowly and stir it with care, but it __52___ came out as good as hers. Finally one day it occurred to me that I was missing the secret part that made hers so __53____: love. You see,
my grandmother always __54____ her spaghetti with a big smile and a gentle hug. I could always taste her love for us in every __55____.
In my opinion, love is the secret part in life, too. The more you __56____the more your life will taste like joy. The more you love others, the more your days will become __57____.
I think that I will do my __58____ to make my grandmother’s sauce again. It may never __59___ as good as hers, but cooking it will bring back the memories of her laughter. And while I am slowly stirring it I may __60___ feel her smiling in my memory.
41.A party B. dinner C. celebration D. moment
42.A. fill B. spend C. cover D. spread
43.A. briefly B. quickly C. only D. slowly
44.A. excite B. survive C. feed D. amuse
45.A. baked B. cooked C. earned D. expected
46.A.experience B. feel C. realize D. imagine
47.A. relief B. food C. spirit D. pleasure
48.A. challenge B. correct C. copy D. improve
49.A. right B. useful C. wrong D. entire
50.A. weight B . percent C. number D. amount
51.A. add to B. lead to C. link to D. refer to
52.A. usually B. never C. soon D. already
53.A. enjoyable B. common C. special D. complex
54.A. mixed B. impressed C . made D. served
55.A. breath B. bite C. day D. moment
56.A. get B. relax C. love D. share
57.A. rich B. grateful C. full D. happy
58.A. part B. best C. duty D. mind
59.A. taste B. smell C. eat D. look
60.A. ever B. yet C. even D. Still （温馨提示：以上答案填涂到答题卡上）
第Ⅱ卷（共50分）（此部分直接在试卷上作答）
第二节 语法填空： 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。（15分）
Sandy is at home. She is now calling Lisa, her classmate.
Sandy: Hi, Lisa. Have you finished (help) your parents?
Lisa: I (finish) cleaning the living room a little while ago, but I (clean) (tire), and I’m tired.
Sandy: I know you mean. I also hate doing the cleaning around the house. Do you think you’ll be finished soon?
Lisa: It should be done in about hour.
Sandy: Have you looked at Monday’s homework yet?
Lisa: I did the English homework last night. But I haven’t started my math yet. I don’t understand it.
Sandy: do I. Why don ’t we do it together this afternoon? We can help each other to work it .
Lisa: OK. Then we can go and have our hair (cut).
Sandy: Great. See you a little while.
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第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节: 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
英语课上, 老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下短文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修 改。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）。并在其下面写出修改后的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉。修改：在错的词后划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1．每处错误及修改均仅限一词;
2．只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起) 不记分。
I ’d love to telling you something about my vacation. I’ve been looking forward to visit the
East Lake for a long time. Yesterday, with my friends, I paid a visit it. We set off at 7:00 am
by bus. It’s 8 kilometers far away from our city, and when we got there, it was 7:20 am.
There we have a wonderful time. We spent the whole morning boating and fished on
the lake. Then we had a picnic in the lake. In the afternoon, we climbed the Snake Island,
picking the beautiful flowers and took a lot of pictures. Time passed very quick. Before we
knew it, it was already 16:00, but we had to go back. How about your vacation? Please write
me as soon as possible.
第二节；书面表达：(25分)
假如你是某高中学生李华，进入高中学习两个月后你给你的美国笔友Peter 写一封信， 告诉他你认识了一位好朋友王林，要点如下；
1. 简要介绍一下你的好友。2. 描述一件你们之间难忘的事情。3. 说说你对朋友的理解。 注意；① 词数在100 左右 ② 必须涵盖要点
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黄石五中2015--2016学年度上学期月考
高一英语试题
第I 卷 （共1 0 0分）
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。
1.What does the man want the woman to do?
A.Send a doctor for him.
B.Buy some medicine for him.
C.Ask for sick leave for him.
2.How is the man planning to go to the New York?
A.By train. B. By plane. C. By bus.
3.What does the man think of the city?
A.Just OK. B. Quite good. C. Not good enough.
4.What program will be on at half past nine tonight?
A.English Learning for Children.
B.Women ’s Football Match.
C.Science and Health.
5.Where are the two speakers?
A.At home. B. At school. C. At a shop.
第二节：
请听下面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。听完每段对话或独白前，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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8题。
6.Which of the following does the man phone?
A.A repair office. B. A newspaper office. C. A post office.
7.What is the man’s telephone number?
A.8741-71847 B. 8714-71487 C. 8714-71847
8.Why does the man call the woman?
A.To check the telephone. B.To repair the line.
C.To change a new phone number.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11题。
9.Why did Bob give Nancy a call?
A.To ask her to buy some tennis tickets. B.To invite her to watch a tennis match.
C.To invite her to go to a concert.
10.What is Nancy going to do tomorrow evening?
A.Go to a theater. B. Clean up her flat. C. Go to a concert.
11.When will the concert on next Saturday evening be over?
A.At 5:30 B. At 10:30 C. At 7:30
听下面一段对话，回答第12至第14题。
12.What are the speakers talking about?
A.The lady’s trip to New York. B.The man’s trip to New York.
C.The lady’s physics class.
13.What did the lady see in New York?
A.The New York library. B.The Statue of Liberty.
C.The New York City Park.
14.What advice did the lady give the man?
A.Visit the Statue of Liberty. B.Visit New York when it is hot.
C.Visit New York in spring or fall.
听下面一段对话，回答第15至第17题。
15.Whom is the woman buying the gifts for?
A.Her nephew. B. Her cousin. C. Her brother.
16.How much does the woman want to spend on the gift?
A. Thirty dollars B. Twenty dollars. C. Fifty dollars.
17.What is most likely to happen next?
A.The woman will buy a desk lamp. B.The woman will buy nothing.
C.The man will give another suggestion.
听下面一段对话，回答第18至第20题。
18.Where can the listeners buy Beginning English?
A.In the bookshop. B. In the main office. C. In the classroom.
19.What can the listeners do during the break?
A.Walk around. B. Go online C. Eat in the classroom.
20.What class is on Tuesday?
A.English. B. Typing. C. Maths.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D ）中，选出最佳选项。
A
I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the news that he might only have six months to live was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends. However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life. I think that when you find yourself in such situations, you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life.
As months went on and his health grew worse, I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him. He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality, but rather than give in to discouragement and selfpity, he took comfort in God and humanity. His talks focused on others rather than himself, and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for, believing that his concerned ancestors, including his mother and father, were there waiting for him.
During the last few months, weeks, and days of his life, he was kindly cared for by family, friends, his loving wife, who attended to both his physical and emotional needs, and workers from a local hospice (安养院) came to the home to regulate his medication and provide any other needed support. He didn’t complain about his fate, and he willingly allowed others to serve him.
Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness to others. You often can ’t learn these important attributes in the lap of luxury, and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind.
21．What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?
A ．He was operated on immediately. B ．He retired from his job.
C ．He researched cancer treatments. D ．He felt sad, doing nothing.
22．What was the man ’s main source of comfort after several months with the disease?
A ．His family and friends. B ．His belief in humanity.
C ．His doctors’ encouragement. D ．The care from others.
23．What did the author learn from his friend’s story?
A ．Giving more respect to friends. B ．Extending life as far as possible.
C ．Caring for yourself and enjoying luxury. D ．Getting comfort from God.
24．What does the author mainly want to tell?
A ．All people will face death, and thus, we must prepare for it spiritually.
B ．Our characters can be strengthened by such an unpleasant situation.
C ．Families provide the best support system during such a crisis.
D ．People should help those who have got serious illness.
B
The iPhone, the iPad, each of Apple’s products sounds cool and has become a fad (一时的风尚). Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter “i ” — and many other brands are following suit. The BBC ’s iPlayer — which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet — adopted the title in 2008. A lovely bear — popular in the US and UK — that plays music and video is called “iTeddy ”. A slimmed down version of London ’s Independent newspaper was launched last week under the name “i ”．
In general, singleletter prefixes have been popular since the 1990s, when terms such as email and ecommerce first came into use.
Most “i ” products are targeted at young people and considering the major readers of Independent ’s “i ”， it ’s no surprise that they’ve selected this fashionable name. But it’s hard to see what’s so special about the letter “i ”. Why not use “a ”，“b ”， or “c ” instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at King’s College, London, “i ” works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When Apple uses “i ”， no one knows whether it means Internet, information, individual or interactive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. “Even when Apple created the iPad, it seems it didn’t have one clear definition，” he says.
“However, thanks to Apple, the term is now associated with portability (轻便) ．” adds Thorne.
Clearly the letter “i ” also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and we love personalized products for this reason.
Along with “Google ” and “blog ”， readers of BBC Magazines voted “i ” as one of the top 20 words that have come to define the last decade.
But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with “2000” in their names became fashionable as the year was associated with all things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the trend inevitably disappeared.
25．People use iPlayer to ________.
A ．listen to music B ．make a call
26．We can infer that the Independent’s “i ” is aimed at ________.
A ．young readers B ．old readers C．fashionable women D ．engineers
27．The underlined word “ambiguous ” in Paragraph 4 means “________”．
A ．popular B ．Uncertain C ．definite D ．unique
28．The writer suggests that ________.
A ．“i ” products are often of high quality
B ．iTeddy is a live bear
C ．the letter “b ” replaces letter “i ” to name the products
D ．the popularity of “i ” products may not last long
C
When Peng Liyuan stepped off the plane in Moscow, the whole world wanted to know who dressed the elegant first lady.The reporter released the secret — Ma Ke.
Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Ke’s designs for more than a decade, a fact that was only highlighted recently when she was on her first state visit, accompanying her husband President Xi Jinping.The elegant and attractive Peng, formerly a popular singer, has been compared with the US’ first lady Michelle Obama and France’s Carla Bruni Sarkozy, since stepping off the airplane in Moscow on March
22.Suddenly, everyone was curious to know more about the first lady’s wardrobe. Even so, Ma prefers a lowkey approach.
“If_you_eat_a_tasty_egg_why_would_you_want_to_see_the_hen？” she says of all the media attention.
Ma ’s relationship with Peng began 10 years ago after a concert in Guangzhou when a reporter told Peng she knew the designer behind the label Exception de Mixmind.Peng asked for an introduction because she was a fan of Ma’s designs and had been wearing them for years.
The two naturally became friends.Ma says ：“The painting reflects the painter, and clothes reflect both the designer and the wearer.Someone desires fame and wealth, or love and sympathy; what you have in your heart is reflected in the design.Those who don ’t share my philosophy won’t buy my clothes.Peng is a caring person, devoted to charity and environmental protection, which is exactly what I’m doing now.”
However, regardless of the brand, Peng’s support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.
“Instead she presented a vision of Chinese fashion, desiring to bring Chinese designers to the world stage，” says a western designer.
The first lady’s doublebreasted coat and her black leather handbag aren’t available at any of Exception’s shops, though Exception’s physical stores do have seen a rising number of visitors.
29．The passage mainly discusses ________.
A ．the designer of the first lady Peng Liyuan’s dress, Ma Ke
B ．the friendship between Peng Liyuan and her designer
C ．Peng Liyuan’s clothes on her first state visit
D ．the reactions to Peng Liyuan’s first visit to Moscow
30．In the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 Ma Ke mentioned “an egg and the hen” to show ________.
A ．it is hard to explain “Which came first, the egg or the hen？”
B ．paying such great attention to her was unnecessary
C ．the outcome was more important than the process
D ．her dissatisfaction with the media attention on her dress
31．In the passage, Peng Liyuan ________.
A ．often reflects on what she has in her heart before choosing clothes
B ．is sympathetic and has a strong environmental consciousness
C ．always desires the exceptional charm of the brand
D ．is knowledgeable in philosophy
32．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A ．Peng wears the dress designed by a Chinese designer probably to support Chinese brands.
B ．Many citizens found Peng Liyuan’s choice quite unexpected.
C ．Black leather handbags like Peng’s are widely sold in bag stores in big cities.
D ．After Peng Liyuan’s visit to Moscow Ma Ke’s clothes became more popular.
D
Aggressive pedestrians （激进的行人）are in fact as dangerous as careless drivers. They cause traffic accidents, injury and death.
These dangerous walkers can be seen in any big city over the world. About 69% of last year’s pedestrian deaths in the US occurred in urban areas. They cross streets ignoring “DON ’T WALK” signals, suddenly appear without warning from behind parked vehicles, walk slowly at crossroads with cell phones attached to heads, blocking traffic.
These pedestrians and drivers share a common disregard for the rules of the road, both for selfish reasons. The drivers believe in the power of their machines. If their machines can go faster, they believe they have the right to go faster. If their machines are bigger, they believe they have the right to push smaller vehicles aside. Aggressive pedestrians, on the other hand, believe in the primacy (首位) of the individual, the idea that they are first in any environment, under any circumstances, even when they are on foot in a roaring tide of steel and rubber.
Last year, an estimated 5,220 pedestrians died in traffic accidents. Some 69,000 pedestrians were injured. On average, that worked out to one pedestrian killed in a traffic crash every 101 minutes, and one injured every eight minutes.
The good news is that the accident rate is dropping. For example, the number of pedestrians killed last year was 24 percent less than the number killed in traffic accidents a decade earlier. The bad news is that the basic causes of pedestrian deaths remain pretty much the same — disregard for traffic signals, inattention and crossing roads under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Alcohol, in fact, was involved in 46 percent of the traffic accidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths. Of those, 31 percent of the pedestrians were found to be drunk.
The bottom line is that the pedestrians must do more to protect their lives as well as the lives of other road users. They can start by obeying traffic signals, using marked cross walks and calling a cab when they’ve had too much to drink.
33．The passage is mainly about ________.
A ．how aggressive pedestrians cause traffic accidents
B ．why so many Americans were killed on roads last year
C ．what the traffic rules of the road about pedestrians were
D ．who are to blame for pedestrian deaths, drunk drivers or the aggressive pedestrians
34．What was NOT the basic cause of pedestrian deaths in the US a decade ago?
A ．Disregard for traffic signals.
B ．Paying no attention to surroundings.
C ．Crossing roads drunk.
D ．Overspeeding driving.
35．As one of all the road users, what should we students do on busy roads?
A ．Obey traffic signals at crossroads.
B ．Run as fast as possible at crossroads.
C ．Talk on your cell phone if necessary.
D ．Always watch out for big trucks.
第二节：（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。
“Why is life worth living?” If you ask this question, you will get different answers. But we have put together a few reasons from different people as to why life is worth living.
Learning. This is the reason we heard from school and college-going kids. . Right from studies to games, the eagerness(渴望) to do better and learn more makes their lives worth living.
. When we speak to a few office workers and professionals, this is the reason they give. The ability to create things, be it a weekly report or a new document or a painting or composing a new song seemed to make life worthwhile for many. New Opportunities. This is another reason that is put forth by people in different professions. Both professionally and personally, these people look forward to moving ahead and getting appreciation. They like to catch the new opportunities life throws at them which can make their lives worth living.
Exploring. Some people just like to say that they want to explore more and discover new horizons. Touring around the world, learning about the world history and visiting the most famous places do make life worth for many people. .
Love. Well, this reason is an evergreen one. Life is worth living for the loved ones around, be it a wife/husband, children or friends. . Being able to love some one and being loved back can certainly makes life worth living.
A.Creating.
B.There is no definite or right answer in this case.
C.Such relationships make life worth everything.
D.Get together and share special moments.
E.Getting wiser makes life worth living for many people.
F.Exploring religious and spiritual boundaries also seemed to be another reason.
G .People all look forward to knowing, learning and finding out more about everything.
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）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D ）中，选出最佳选项。
My Italian grandmother’s spaghetti sauce（意大利面条酱）was a wonder to the whole family. On Sundays my big family would always gather around for a huge __41___. For hours before, the smell of the boiling sauce would _42___ the house and I would breathe in with delight. My grandmother would __43__ cook Italian sausages, potatoes, and pieces of chicken in it, too. Then she would boil enough spaghetti to __44__ us and cut Italian bread she had __45___ earlier. When I finally sat down at the table I could __46___ something moving out of my mouth. By the time dinner was done, both my stomach and my heart would be full of __47____.
For years I tried my best to __48__ my grandmother’s sauce but I was never able to get it ___19___. I would always measure out the right __50____ of bay leaves, salt, sugar, pepper, and olive oil to ___51___ the tomato sauce. I would boil it slowly and stir it with care, but it __52___ came out as good as hers. Finally one day it occurred to me that I was missing the secret part that made hers so __53____: love. You see,
my grandmother always __54____ her spaghetti with a big smile and a gentle hug. I could always taste her love for us in every __55____.
In my opinion, love is the secret part in life, too. The more you __56____the more your life will taste like joy. The more you love others, the more your days will become __57____.
I think that I will do my __58____ to make my grandmother’s sauce again. It may never __59___ as good as hers, but cooking it will bring back the memories of her laughter. And while I am slowly stirring it I may __60___ feel her smiling in my memory.
41.A party B. dinner C. celebration D. moment
42.A. fill B. spend C. cover D. spread
43.A. briefly B. quickly C. only D. slowly
44.A. excite B. survive C. feed D. amuse
45.A. baked B. cooked C. earned D. expected
46.A.experience B. feel C. realize D. imagine
47.A. relief B. food C. spirit D. pleasure
48.A. challenge B. correct C. copy D. improve
49.A. right B. useful C. wrong D. entire
50.A. weight B . percent C. number D. amount
51.A. add to B. lead to C. link to D. refer to
52.A. usually B. never C. soon D. already
53.A. enjoyable B. common C. special D. complex
54.A. mixed B. impressed C . made D. served
55.A. breath B. bite C. day D. moment
56.A. get B. relax C. love D. share
57.A. rich B. grateful C. full D. happy
58.A. part B. best C. duty D. mind
59.A. taste B. smell C. eat D. look
60.A. ever B. yet C. even D. Still （温馨提示：以上答案填涂到答题卡上）
第Ⅱ卷（共50分）（此部分直接在试卷上作答）
第二节 语法填空： 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。（15分）
Sandy is at home. She is now calling Lisa, her classmate.
Sandy: Hi, Lisa. Have you finished (help) your parents?
Lisa: I (finish) cleaning the living room a little while ago, but I (clean) (tire), and I’m tired.
Sandy: I know you mean. I also hate doing the cleaning around the house. Do you think you’ll be finished soon?
Lisa: It should be done in about hour.
Sandy: Have you looked at Monday’s homework yet?
Lisa: I did the English homework last night. But I haven’t started my math yet. I don’t understand it.
Sandy: do I. Why don ’t we do it together this afternoon? We can help each other to work it .
Lisa: OK. Then we can go and have our hair (cut).
Sandy: Great. See you a little while.
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第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节: 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
英语课上, 老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下短文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修 改。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）。并在其下面写出修改后的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉。修改：在错的词后划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1．每处错误及修改均仅限一词;
2．只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起) 不记分。
I ’d love to telling you something about my vacation. I’ve been looking forward to visit the
East Lake for a long time. Yesterday, with my friends, I paid a visit it. We set off at 7:00 am
by bus. It’s 8 kilometers far away from our city, and when we got there, it was 7:20 am.
There we have a wonderful time. We spent the whole morning boating and fished on
the lake. Then we had a picnic in the lake. In the afternoon, we climbed the Snake Island,
picking the beautiful flowers and took a lot of pictures. Time passed very quick. Before we
knew it, it was already 16:00, but we had to go back. How about your vacation? Please write
me as soon as possible.
第二节；书面表达：(25分)
假如你是某高中学生李华，进入高中学习两个月后你给你的美国笔友Peter 写一封信， 告诉他你认识了一位好朋友王林，要点如下；
1. 简要介绍一下你的好友。2. 描述一件你们之间难忘的事情。3. 说说你对朋友的理解。 注意；① 词数在100 左右 ② 必须涵盖要点
提示： 初中 junior high school 高中 senior high school
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