
| 2007-2008学年度下学期06级期初考试英语试卷 满分:150分 时间:120分钟 |
第一节:单项选择(共20小题,每小题2分, 满分40分)
1 Old people usually like_____ their good old days.
A looking forward to B looking back at C looking down upon D looking through
2 Can you imagine the difficulty I had _____ these problems?
A settled B to settle C settling D settle
3-- See the flags on top of the building?
--That was____ we did this morning?
A when B which C where D what
4 She was ____ ask such a simple question.
A ashamed of B ashamed to C ashamed that D ashamed
5 I don’t think____ possible to master a foreign language without much memory work.
A this B that C its D it
6 ____ to have a talk with those humorous persons!
A What a fun it is B How funny C It’s such a fun D What fun it is
7 The speech was very____, and we were____ to tears.
A moved; moved B moving; moving C moving; moved D moved; moving
8 As far as I know, the number of the students____ Professor Smith’s lecture is gradually growing.
A attend B attending C join D joining
9 Every one of us hoped that he would____ after a few days’ treatment in the hospital.
A bring up B grow up C look up D pick up
10 I want to buy a blue jacket to ____ my blue trousers.
A match B belong to C fit D treat
11 One of the best ways for people to keep fit is to ____ healthy eating habits.
A grow B develop C increase D raise
12 ____ Tom (to be) fit for the office, the boss____ taking him on.
A Consider, considered B Considering, considering
C Considering, considered D Considered, considering
13____ you see near the north pole is nothing but ice and snow.
A That B What C Which D Who
14 Follow your doctor’s advice, ____ your cough will get worse.
A or B and C then D so
15 There is no doubt ____ Mr.Zhang will sign the contract with us.
A when B whether C if D that
16 The manager, ____ it clear to us that he didn’t agree with us, left the meeting room.
A who has made B having made C made D making
17 The way he did it was different ____ we were used to.
A in which B in what C from what D from which
18 The boss promised to give reward to ____ can work the problem out.
A anyone B everyone C whoever D whomever
19 This magazine is very ____ with young people, who like its content and style.
A familiar B popular C similar D particular
20 This kind of plant he used to____ can be used to____ paper now.
A grow, make B growing, making C grow, making D growing ,make.
第二节: 完型填空:(每题1.5分,满分30分)
On my first day of school, I didn’t speak a word in English. I felt lost and __21___ in the classroom. I came home and told my mom I‘d learned my first English word: stupid. It was the __22___ a boy had given me.
Luckily for me, my teacher that year was Dorothy Collins. She was young and African American, __23___ I think she understood how I __24__ as the only non-white kid. And she never __25___ I could catch up.
Still, the teasing _26___. The boy who called me stupid wouldn’t stop __27__ my accent. He was a good student and the proud holder of our class’s reading award. It was a(an) __28___ given periodically to a student based on __29___ in schoolwork, participation and homework. I wanted that award.
__30___ Mrs Collins cheered me on, I gained confidence and language skills. By mid-year, I was well on my way to speaking English __31___ and had a good grasp on reading. With the award ceremony coming up, I worked as __32___ as I could. The day finally came, and I was so nervous. When Mrs Collins announced me the __33___ , it was my proudest moment. I got a fancy _34____ and a blue ribbon that Mrs Collins pinned to my dress. I took the reading award right out of that boy’s not little hands, and I felt so _35__ of myself.
From then on, I worked even harder in school. Mrs Collins helped me understand that I had a gift for _36___, so in high school I studied French and minored (辅修) in it in college. As I began enjoying success as a singer, I __37___ Mrs Colllins in interviews when I was asked about people who had _38___ me.
I feel __39___ that the universe brought Mrs Collins and me together all those years ago. My first-grade teacher didn’t just teach me the language: She helped me find my __40___ .
21. A. terrified B. excited C. satisfied D. amused
22. A. description B. nickname C. impression D. expression
23. A. but B. so C. though D. because
24. A. acted B. lived C. felt D. studied
25. A. believed B. expected C. thought D. doubted
26. A. continued B. paused C. started D. reduced
27. A. looking into B. laughing at C. referring to D. showing off
28. A. praise B. judgment C.honor D. offer
29. A. behavior B. action C. practice D. excellence
30. A. Before B. As C. Although D. If
31. A. quickly B. rapidly C. fluently D. frequently
32. A. well B. badly C. hard D. fully
33. A. winner B. participant C. player D. loser
34. A. notebook B. certificate C. textbook D. pencil
35. A. anxious B. nervous C.sorry D. happy
36. A. sports B. designing C. arts D. language
37. A. mentioned B. asked C. suspected D. helped
38. A. inspired B. discouraged C. advised D. blamed
39. A. sad B. ashamed C. lucky D. surprised
40. A. confidence B. experience C. kindness D. speed
第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
A
Years ago, I was taking a maths class over the summer, and had a teacher who liked to talk about his past with funny stories. He related that he had been a math teacher in the Air Force, where it was his duty to force sleepy young soldiers to stay awake for an hour of math at 8:00 in the morning in a large, warm, dimly-lit auditorium. One day, he came into the lecture hall and saw his class even sleepier and less attentive than usual. He realized that something exciting would have to be done.
Now this classroom was very old, and the blackboard, which had been nailed on to the walls with old black iron nails, had become loose over the years. As a result, these black nails stuck out almost invisibly from the blackboard and this teacher kept banging his hands on them while erasing the board. He decided to put them to good use.
With enough of a flourish (夸张的动作) to ensure the class’ attention, he went to the front of the room , near one edge of the board. Then, clearing his throat , he drew a coat hook right near one of the protruding (突出) nails. He went to hang his coat and hat on the hook that he had drawn in chalk (really on the nail, of course ). Then he went on to give that day’s lecture .He told us that the entire class had their eyes to the front of the room throughout the lecture. He didn’t know if they’d heard a single word he’d said, but at least they looked attentive.
At the end of the class, the lecturer would usually leave by a small door near the blackboard, while the class would leave through the large doors at the back of the hall . When class was over, he took his coat and hat, erased the coast hook, and left through the small door — and was followed by the entire class, lining up to go past the blackboard to see how he’d done it!
41. When the funny story happened, the author was ______.
A. a soldier who just joined the Air Force
B. having a math class in his summer vacation
C. teaching a maths class over the summer
D. doing something that the passage doesn’t mention
42. What can we infer from the passage ?
A. Young soldiers always felt sleepy in maths classes.
B. The auditorium where maths was taught was well-equipped.
C. The young soldiers would be attentive in maths classes from then on.
D. Students would leave by the small door near the blackboard.
43. What most attracted the entire class’ attention ?
A. The teacher’s lecture. B. The hook drawn in chalk.
C. The teacher’s coat. D. The black nail .
44. Which of the following characters did the teacher NOT possess ?
A. Smart B. Humorous C. Responsible D. Strict
B
Yellowstone Weather
Yellowstone National Park is at high altitude. Most of the park is above 7,500 feet (2,275 meters ).
Yellowstone’s weather is unpredictable. In summer, it may be warm and sunny with temperatures in the high 70s. At night in any given month, the temperature may drop close to freezing. So it is best to come prepared for cold evenings and mornings, especially if you are camping or hiking. When you leave your campsite, please leave it prepared for possible thundershower and wind.
A sunny warm day may become fiercely stormy with wind, rain, sleet and sometimes snow. Without enough clothing, an easy day hike or boat trip can turn into a battle for survival .
| Seasonal Weather Information | |
| Spring Cold and snow continue into May, although temperatures gradually climb. Early in spring, daytime temperatures average in the 40s and 50s; by late May and June , they may reach the 60s and 70s. Nighttime lows fall below freezing. | Summer Daytime temperatures are usually in the 70s, occasionally reaching the 80s in the lower elevations (高度). Nights are cool, temperatures may drop in the 40s and 30s—sometimes even the 20s. June can be cool and rainy; July and August tend to be somewhat drier, although afternoon thundershowers are common. |
| Fall Weather can be pleasant, although temperatures average 10-20 degrees lower than summer readings. Nighttime lows can fall into teens and lower. Snowstorms increase in frequency as the weeks go by or towards the end of the fall season. | Winter Temperatures often stay near zero throughout the day, occasionally reaching high in the 20s. Subzero nighttime lows are common. Annual snowfall averages nearly 150 inches in most of the park. At higher places, 200-400 inches of snow have been recorded . |
A. do research work B. take a business trip
C. have sports games D. spend their holidays or take a tour
46. Which of the following best describes Yellowstone’s weather ?
A. Yellowstone’s weather is generally changeable and it snows most of the year.
B. The lowest nighttime temperature often stays above zero in winter.
C. Weather in fall is pleasant and temperatures never fall below freezing.
D. It’s pretty warm in the day and very cold at night throughout the year.
47. If you are planning to spend your holiday in Yellowstone National Park in summer,
what should you take with you ?
A. Just some light clothing such as T-shirts or skirts.
B. Just some warm clothing such as sweater and coats.
C. Both light clothing and warm clothing.
D. Either light clothing or warm clothing.
48. What does the underlined word "readings" refer to ?
A. literature works B. books C. announcements D. figures
C
In the US and Britain, the slogan around colleges was "Save water. Shower with a friend." Now Wuhan University has come up with another system for the campus bathhouse. It charges students for the amount of time in a shower. Before entering the bathhouse, students pay for the amount of time they want in the shower with cash or their student ID card. The clock starts ticking the minute the tap is turned on. It pauses when a button is pressed for soap. An integrated circuit (IC) card reader at each tap show the time. No money, no water, the benefits of the new system can be seen with the old system, which charged 1 yuan for each person regardless of the time in the shower. The university used about 320 tons of water daily under the old system, but only 160 tons now.
Many students use the new system but opinions on it are divided. Some students say it is bad because bathing had become a sort of race. Many people using it for the first time are not sure how long they need to shower. Some might be embarrassed if their time is up and they’re still covered in soap. They have to ask the bathhouse worker to help them buy extra time.
"It’s a problem with the system that you can not buy extra time on the ID card," said Ren, a freshman in Wuhan University. The university is also considering some students’ suggestions that they be allowed to pay after they’ve finished the shower. Not surprisingly, some are complaining they can not enjoy the shower as they like. But many students say the move helps them develop a water-saving sense.
Without the time limits, most students tended to shower for 30 minutes to an hour in the bathhouse. Some even used the hot water to wash their clothes. "In my experience, 10-20 minutes is enough," said Dai Zhihua, a third-year student who usually takes 8 minutes.
A similar system has been installed in other universities. Shanghai Normal University introuduced it at its Fengxiang Campus in September. The bathing fee there is 0.2 yuan per minute. One male student responded by setting a record with a two-minute shower .
49. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true ?
A. Students pay for the amount of time they want in the shower .
B. The clock times all through while the student is bathing except when the bather paused for soap .
C. If money runs out, there will be no water .
D. Having finished bathing, the student has to pay for it .
50. Since the new system has performed, ____ of water can be saved .
A. a quarter B. one third C. one half D. two thirds
51. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. the new operation can solve the water crisis (危机)
B. the new operation can rise students’ environmental awareness
C. a similar operation has been set in other universities
D. the university has saved much water as a result of the new system
52. In which column (专栏) can you most probably find the passage ?
A. People B. Society C. Campus Life D. Lifestyle
D
"Wanted by the FBI." To the murderer, or the bank robber, these are the most frightening words in the world. When the criminal hears them, he knows that six thousand trained persons are after him.
Why should he be so afraid?There are hundreds of cities and thousands of villages where he can hide. There are large forests and deserts where he can lose himself. Besides, he’s usually rich with stolen money.
Money can make it easier to hide. With money, the criminal can pay a dishonest doctor to operate on his face and make him hard to recognize. Money can pay for a hideout in some far-off place. But the criminal knows what happened to public enemies such as John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and Machine Gun Kelly. They had plenty of money and good hideouts. Yet one by one they were found by the men of the FBI.
They know every trick the criminal knows and many more. If he makes just one mistake, they’ll get him. That’s why the man who is hunted can’t sleep. That’s why he becomes nervous, why he jumps at every sound. When he makes a mistake, he’ll no longer be "wanted by the FBI". He’ll have been caught.
The FBI began on May 10, 1924. Attorney General Harlan F. Stone chose J. Eegar Hoover, a young lawyer in the Department of Justice, to head the new agency. "What we need is a wholly new kind of police force," he said. "Criminals today are smart. They use stolen cars and even planes to make their gateways. They have learned to open any lock. The criminal would have discovered science. We can’t beat them with old methods. We have to train officers to work scientifically."
J. Edgar Hoover quietly went ahead with his plans. He picked his men carefully. They had to be between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-five. He wanted only men with good manners and good character. When working as his officers they would have to meet all kinds of people. Hoover wanted men who could handle a teacup as well as a gun. He chose men so carefully that he made the FBI the hardest service in the world to get into. The FBI cannot help in every police problem. It can look into only certain crimes against the government. Solving all other crimes is the duty of local police forces.
53. A man wanted by the FBI will find that money is______.
A. not at all useful B. very helpful for a while
C. necessary for staying free D. important and useful
54. Before he worked with the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover was a______.
A. policeman B. lawyer C. teacher D. general
55. The FBI was begun in order to _____.
A. reduce crimes B. bring younger men into police work
C. fight crimes scientifically D. offer jobs
56. A man who can "handle a teacup as well as a gun" has both_________.
A. courage and manners B. strength and kindness C. wisdom and energy D. ability and humor
E
When a rather dirty, poorly dressed person kneels at your feet and puts out his hands to beg for a few coins, do you hurry on, not knowing what to do, or do you feel sad and hurriedly hand over some money? What should our attitude to beggars be? There can be no question that the world is full of terribly sad stories. It must be terrible to have no idea where our next meal is going to come from. It seems cruel not to give some money to beggars.
Certainly, most of the world’s great religions order us to be open-hearted and share what we have with those less fortunate than ourselves. But has the world changed? Maybe what was morally (道德方面) right in the old days, when one knew exactly who in the village had suffered misfortune and needed help, is no longer the best idea. Quite a few people will not give to beggars. Let us look at their arguments.
First, some believe that many city beggars dress up on purpose to look pitiable and actually make a good living from begging. Giving to beggars only encourages this sort of evil. Secondly, there is the worry that the money you give will be spent on beer, wine or drugs. Thirdly, there is the opinion that there is no real excuse for begging. One might be poor, but that is no reason for losing one’s sense of pride and self-dependence.
Related to this is the opinion that the problem should be dealt with by the government rather than ordinary people. Some people think beggars should go to the local government department and receive help.
It is hard to come to any final conclusion: there are various cases and we must deal with them differently. A few coins can save a life in some situations, and even if the money is wasted, that does not take away the moral goodness of the giver.
57. What is mainly discussed in the passage?
A. Moral deeds of people B. Religious activities of the church.
C. Moral goodness of the giver. D. Arguments on giving to beggars.
58. What can we infer from the sentence "But has the world changed?" in the second paragraph?
A. People no longer know who suffers misfortune in the village.
B. Some people will not do what was morally right in the past.
C. We don’t meet with those who need help any more.
D. Now it is the government’s duty to help the beggars.
59. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Some people dress up to pretend to be beggars.
B. Some beggars want money to help their children go to school
C. Some beggars use the money to buy drugs.
D. Some beggars have no excuse for begging.
60. In the last paragraph, the writer thinks that it is hard to come to any final conclusion,
because _____
A. the cases can be so different
B. there are so many beggars
C. there is so much money wasted
D. there are so many different arguments
第四部分: 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分):
Dear Anish,
Here are the information about Manchester
University. 61._______
It is about 200 miles far away from London, and it 62._______
has a very big schoolyard. You can live in the school 63._______
or near the school. They have all sorts of course. ._______
I’m sure you will find one you like it. I know you 65. _______
are particular interested in Human Rights. So I will 66. _______
see that there is anything on their website(网址). 67._______
I’ll send my friend Charlie meet you at the airport 68._______
when you arrived. You met him a few years ago, but he 69._______
has changed a lot since then. Both your aunt or I look 70._______
forward to seeing you again.
See you soon.
Pat
第二节 书面表达(满分30分)
假如你们学校“英语爱好者俱乐部”将对“良好饮食习惯”这一话题进行讨论。请根据下列提示。用英语写一篇发言稿。内容要点应包括:
| 部分同学的饮食习惯 | 良好的饮食习惯 | 个人看法 |
| 不吃早餐 爱吃零食 偏食 饮食过量 | 饮食多样化 饮食定时定量 | 重要性:有助于身体健康 |
②发言稿开头与结尾已为你写好,不计入总字数;
③词数:100左右;
④参考词汇:偏食——be particular about food
零食——snack
Dear friends,
As we all know, we are what we eat. Therefore, it’s very important
for us to form healthy eating habits.
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That’s all. Thank you
