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东城区2013—2014学年度第一学期期末教学统一检测 英语试卷 2014.1 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分） 第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分） 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。 例：It’s so nice to hear from her again. _____, we last met more than thirty years ago. A．What’s more B．That’s to say C．In other words D．Believe it or not 答案是D。 21. Everyone tells me I’m a good speaker, _____ I really don’t like speaking in public. A. and B. so C. but D. or 22. Try not to wake up the baby if you _____ into the bedroom. A. go B. went C. have gone D. will go 23. John seemed puzzled about _____ the question meant. A. how B. why C. what D. which 24. — Do you like the school? — Yeah. I only wish the classes _____ a little smaller. A. be B. were C. had been D. should have been 25. According to the factory safety rules, all accidents _____ be reported to the safety officer. A. may B. can C. would D. must 26. We can’t go ahead with the plan because very few people _____ any interest so far. A. had shown B. show C. will show D. have shown 27. We climbed higher _____ we might see the scenes better. A. so that B. even though C. in case D. as if 28. Most of my friends shop at the stores _____ the goods are very cheap. A. which B. where C. whose D. why 29. At first I regretted _____ them to stay, but we soon became great friends. A. to invite B. invited C. to have invited D. inviting 30. The visiting professor was interested in the teaching methods _____ in the classroom. A. use B. to use C. using D. used 31. Mr. Carter will be the main speaker ______ the graduation ceremony. A. at B. to C. among D. about 32. The painting ______ to someone who later donated it to the college. A. had sold B. was sold C. will sell D. is sold 33. — Joe, don’t forget to bring your laptop with you tomorrow, OK? — Oh, thank you. I wouldn’t bring it if you _____ me. A. wouldn’t remind B. haven’t reminded C. hadn’t reminded D. shouldn’t have reminded 34. _____ more effectively with others, more and more people equip themselves with a higher education. A. Compete B. Being competed C. To compete D. Competing 35. Health experts believe that even a little exercise is far better than _____at all. A. none B. little C. everything D. anything 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的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。 My father and I disagreed about curfew (晚间在家的时间). He’d say I was to be in by 9:30 on weekdays, and 11:00 on weekends, no exceptions without my first asking. I told him it made me 36 like a junior-high kid. He explained that while a curfew 37 sound like a restriction, it’s really about people looking out for one another. The very next Friday after that pretty heated 38 , my dad and I had tickets to see our town’s professional football game. On that day he was 39 to a nearby city to meet with some major clients and 40 me that his getting home and our leaving for the game would be tight. To make sure we could 41 off the moment he walked in, I got everything prepared. When a half hour had passed from the time he said he’d be home, I understood that he was a little 42 . But then, nearly a whole hour passed. I was getting 43 . We were going to miss the kick-off! And why hadn’t he 44 me and let me know he was going to be really late? As I anxiously 45 the floor, another half hour passed. That’s when I got really angry. How inconsiderate of my father! Now we were going to 46 the whole game! When yet another half hour passed, my anger turned to 47 . What if something terrible had happened to my dad, like he had a heart attack or had been in an accident, or something? I began to really 48 . I’d already called his cellphone about ten times, but no 49 . I was beside myself, assuming the worst had happened. Finally, the phone rang, and my dad said 50 , “Son, I’m so sorry about the game, but…there was a terrible accident…on the freeway coming home, and I 51 to help… and ended up going to the hospital. I 52 my cellphone in the car, so I couldn’t call until now.” I was so relieved to hear from my father and to 53 that he was safe that I actually cried. That was 54 I “got” the importance of a curfew: Checking in! It’s about knowing that someone you love is 55 . It was one more proof of my father’s loving me as much as he does. 36. A. go B. feel C. turn D. grow 37. A. might B. must C. needed D. should 38. A. speech B. match C. description D. exchange 39. A. cycling B. driving C. flying D. walking 40. A. allowed B. advised C. informed D. ordered 41. A. pay B. hold C. cut D. move 42. A. late B. lazy C. forgetful D. careless 43. A. upset B. sorry C. rude D. puzzled 44. A. warned B. signalled C. phoned D. showed 45. A. hit B. paced C. cleared D. measured 46. A. play B. watch C. miss D. start 47. A. sadness B. surprise C. doubt D. fear 48. A. envy B. worry C. regret D. cry 49. A. excuse B. way C. time D. answer 50. A. strangely B. casually C. breathlessly D. angrily 51. A. stopped B. forgot C. failed D. refused 52. A. left B. lost C. saw D. got 53. A. wonder B. guess C. expect D. learn 54. A. what B. when C. whether D. why 55. A. confident B. great C. safe D. honest 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的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 “Thanks for coming,” Everett said, shaking hands with Mr. Hanson, the town councillor(议员). “I’m curious about the ideas in your letter.” Mr. Hanson nodded toward the parking lot near where they stood. “Please tell me more.” Everett took a deep breath. “Ever since the school closed two years ago, this area has become worse. But if we clean up the litter and repair the fence, it will be a great place for a skateboard park.” Mr. Hanson scanned the broken concrete, nodding. “The old school is being adapted to a community arts centre. This area could become a vital part of the neighbourhood again.” “Here’s a picture of a skateboard park in another town. Look how busy it is.” Everett was relieved that the community representative seemed receptive to the idea. Mr. Hanson studied the photograph, and then asked, “If town council provides the money, how will you and your friends contribute?” Everett felt optimistic now. “We’ll help design and build the ramps(坡道). More experienced boarders could give lessons to raise money!” Everett’s voice was enthusiastic. However, Mr. Hanson said, “We’ll still need parking spaces, and the neighbours will not like late-night noise. They might worry about the crime of deliberately damaging public property and….” “The skateboard park would use only the back corner, which isn’t near any houses. Since young people already hang out here, why not give them something fun and physically active to do in their free time?” The lines over Mr. Hanson’s forehead unwrinkled(舒展), and Everett’s hopes rose again. “If everyone works together,” Everett thought, “maybe this idea will become reality.” 56. Where were Everett and Mr. Hanson talking? A. In the city hall. B. Outside a park. C. Near the parking lot. D. In the art centre. 57. Everett was trying to persuade Mr. Hanson to _____. A. beautify the neighbourhood B. cut the area of the parking lot C. build an art centre for children D. provide money for a skateboard park 58. How did Mr. Hanson finally feel about Everett’s suggestion? A. Curious. B. Hopeful. C. Enthusiastic. D. Receptive. B
59. What do we know about 1234 PENS A. It has a history of over 30 years. B. It has built up a large pen market. C. It has its name printed on each pen. D. It charges a low price for extra service. 60. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 3? A. The different types of the products. B. The high quality of the products. C. The quick service of 1234 PENS. D. The trade shows of 1234 PENS. 61. What is special about the pens produced in 1234 PENS A. They are designed in 16 styles. B. They come in 48 different colours. C. Their material is less harmful to the earth. D. Their price is much lower in the pen market. 62. The main purpose of the passage is to _____. A. persuade people to order the products B. explain the process of making logo pens C. show people how to choose different pens D. introduce the different services of 1234 PENS C The extraordinary Eastgate Building in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital city, is said to be the only one in the world to use the same cooling and heating principles as the termite mound(白蚁堆). Architect Mick Pearce used precisely the same strategy when designing the Eastgate Building, which has no air-conditioning and almost no heating. The building—the country’s largest commercial and shopping complex—uses less than 10% of the energy of a conventional building of its size. The Eastgate’s owners saved $3.5 million on a $36 million building because an air-conditioning plant didn’t have to be imported. The complex is actually two buildings linked by bridges across a shady, glass-roofed atrium(天井) open to the air. Fans suck fresh air in from the atrium, blow it upstairs through hollow spaces under the floors and from there into each office through baseboard vents(通风口). As it rises and warms, it is drawn out via ceiling vents and finally exists through forty-eight brick chimneys. During summer’s cool nights, big fans blow air through the building seven times an hour to cool the empty floors. By day, smaller fans blow two changes of air an hour through the building, to circulate the air which has been in contact with the cool floors. For winter days, there are small heaters in the vents. This is all possible only because Harare is 1600 feet above sea level, has cloudless skies, little dampness and rapid temperature swings—days as warm as 31℃ commonly drop to 14℃ at night. “You couldn’t do this in New York, with its fantastically hot summers and fantastically cold winters,” Pearce said. The engineering firm of Ove Arup&Partners monitors daily temperatures. It is found that the temperature of the building has generally stayed between 23℃ and 25℃, with the exception of the annual hot period just before the summer rains in October and three days in November, when a doorkeeper accidentally switched off the fans at night. And the air is fresh—far more so than in air-conditioned buildings, where up to 30% of the air is recycled. 63. Why was Eastgate cheaper to be built than a conventional building? A. It was designed in a smaller size. B. No air conditioners were fixed in. C. Its heating system was less advanced. D. It used rather different building materials. 64. What does “it” refer to in Paragraph 3? A. Fresh air from outside. B. Heat in the building. C. Hollow space. D. Baseboard vent. 65. Why would a building like Eastgate Not work efficiently in New York? A. New York has less clear skies as Harare. B. Its dampness affects the circulation of air. C. New York covers a larger area than Harare. D. Its temperature changes seasonally rather than daily. 66. The data in the last paragraph suggests Eastgate’s temperature control system_____. A. allows a wide range of temperatures B. functions well for most of the year C. can recycle up to 30% of the air D. works better in hot seasons D Is the ‘Go to College’ Message Overdone? Even in a weak job market, the old college try isn’t the answer for everyone. A briefing paper from the Brookings Institution warns that “we may have overdone the message” on college, senior fellow Isabel Sawhill said. “We’ve been telling students and their families for years that college is the only way to succeed in the economy and of course there’s a lot of truth to that,” Ms. Sawhill said. “On average it does pay off… But if you load up on a whole lot of student debt and then you don’t graduate, that is a very bad situation.” One comment that people often repeat among the years of slow job growth has been the value of education for landing a job and advancing in a career. April’s national unemployment rate stood at 7.5%, according to the Labor Department. The unemployment rate for high-school graduates over 25 years old who hadn’t attended college was 7.4%, compared with 3.9% for those with a bachelor’s degree or more education. The difference is even bigger among those aged 16-24. The jobless rate for those with only a high school diploma in that age group is about 20%. At the same time, recent research by Canadian economists cautions that a college degree is no guarantee of promising employment. Ms. Sawhill pointed out that among the aspects that affect the value of a college education is the field of one’s major: Students in engineering or other sciences end up earning more than ones who major in the arts or education. The cost of tuition and the availability of financial aid are other considerations, with public institutions generally a better financial bargain than private ones. She suggested two avenues for improving the situation: increasing vocational(职业的)-technical training programs and taking a page from Europe’s focus on early education rather than post-secondary learning. “The European countries put a little more attention to getting people prepared in the primary grades,” she said. “Then they have a higher bar for whoever goes to college—but once you get into college, you’re more likely to be highly subsidized(资助).” She also is a supporter of technical training—to teach students how to be plumbers, welders and computer programmers—because “employers are desperate” for workers with these skills. 67. People usually think that _____. A. the cost of technical schooling is a problem B. one will not succeed without a college degree C. technical skills are most important for landing a job D. there is an increased competition in getting into a college 68. What does the underlined part “taking a page from” mean? A. Hearing from. B. Changing from. C. Differing from. D. Learning from. 69. What can we infer from the passage? A. Public institutions charge more for education. B. European universities are stricter with students. C. Students with certain skills are in great demand. D. Canadian students prefer to major in engineering. 70. Ms. Sawhill may probably agree that _____. A. too much stress has been put on the value of college degrees B. technical training is more important than college education C. a college degree will ensure promising employment D. it’s easier for art students to find favorite jobs 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。 The Importance of Accessibility Awareness At a recent Teen Leadership of Jewish Family Services meeting, people with disabilities talked about their lives. 71 However, what amazed me most was the great importance of education about handicap accommodations (残疾人便利设施). One school-teacher who is blind, and a woman who has used a wheelchair all her life are two important members of the National Group for Disabled Persons, devoted to raising awareness about disabilities. 72 These include handicap parking spots, handrails, and wheelchair ramps. One big concern is the people who take advantage of aids, such as handicap parking spaces. 73 And the meeting focused on educating the public. Some handicap spots have extra room next to them, marked with the “No Parking” signs. “As long as I'm not in the spot, I can take the no-parking area next to it,” some people say. However, the woman who uses a wheelchair disagrees to this. The space exists to allow someone in a wheelchair to have room to get in or out of their car. 74 Some walkways have handrails next to them to help those who require extra assistance. Whether it is a blind person seeking guidance or an elderly person seeking support, the rail is there for walking. Sometimes the rail is blocked, by a parked bicycle for instance, and consequently made useless. 75 People who are informed of the rail’s use would be less likely to mistake it for a bike rack. Meeting some of the people who are affected by the lack of education about accommodations made me see that there is work to be done. If more people were educated about the proper uses of accommodations, there would be fewer challenges for people with physical disabilities. A. Accommodations will vary according to the needs of the disabled. B. As with the parking spot, this is more likely a case of lack of education. C. They educate about all the accommodations for people with disabilities. D. Improvement must be made so that disabled people can fully participate. E. If there is a car in that space, the handicap parking spot is no longer useful. F. So people without disabilities need to be educated about these accommodations. G. I was amazed to hear about the challenges faced by people with physical disabilities. 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分） 第一节（15分） 你校将要组织美国交换生参观中国美术馆（National Art Museum of China）。请你根据下面提供的信息，口头通知活动安排。通知的开头已为你写好。字数不少于50。 集合时间和地点：周六早上8：30；学校门口 交通方式：校车 活动内容：了解中国画家；欣赏著名画作 Hi! Everyone. Attention, please. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ 第二节（20分） 假如你是红星中学高三（1）班的学生李华，10月10号你们学校举办了校庆活动。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，描述你们班所做的事情，给英文校报投稿。 注意：开头已给出。 词数不少于60。 October 10th was the birthday of our school. Our class did a lot for this year’s anniversary celebration. ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ （请务必将情景作文写在答题卡指定区域内） 英语答案 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分） 第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分） 21．C 22．A 23．C 24．B 25．D 26．D 27．A 28．B 29．D 30．D 31．A 32．B 33．C 34．C 35．A 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分） 36．B 37．A 38．D 39．B 40．C 41．D 42．A 43．A 44．C 45．B 46．C 47．D 48．B 49．D 50．C 51．A 52．A 53．D 54．B 55．C 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分） 56．C 57．D 58．D 59．A 60．C 61．C 62．A 63．B 64．A 65．D 66．B 67．B 68．D 69．C 70．A 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 71．G 72．C 73．F 74．E 75．B 三、Possible version Hi! Everyone. Attention, please. I’d like to tell you something about the tour for the coming weekend. This Saturday morning, you are going to visit National Art Museum of China. You will be picked up at the school gate at 8:30. The school bus will take you there. The museum is one of the most popular museums in China. You will learn something about the Chinese artists and appreciate some famous paintings. I’m sure you will enjoy it. 第二节（20分） 二、内容要点： 1. 打扫校园 2. 布置展览 3. 迎接校友 4. 表演节目 四、One possible version October 10th was the birthday of our school. Our class did a lot for this year’s anniversary celebration. The day before the celebration, we did a thorough cleaning and beautified the schoolyard with balloons and flags, which surely created a festive atmosphere. We also helped prepare an exhibition of school history. On that special day, some of the classmates served as volunteers, welcoming the guests at the school gate. During the celebration, some teachers and students put on performances, which greatly impressed the guests. All the people really had a good time and treasured countless memories. |
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