吳川一中2012屆高一下學期期中考試英語試卷（時間：120分鐘；滿分150分）. 聽力一、聽音辨音題，每題僅讀一遍。1. A why B cry C sky D dry2. A saw B Soya C March D match3. A doctor B daughter C monitor D morning4. A roads B rules C throw D holes5. A friends B cousins C classmates D nephews二、聽力理解：聽下面兩段對話，然后根據播放內容選擇最佳答案，每段讀兩遍。聽下面一段對話，回答67題6. What didnt the man leave on the desk?A. Some money. B. A message. C. Some stamps.7. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The man wanted the woman to post some letters for him.B. The man wanted to pay the woman for the message.C. The man wanted the woman to buy some stamps for him.聽下面一段對話，回答810題8. Who is Mike?A. The two speakers workmate.B. The two speakers boss.C. The two speakers father.9. What are they talking about?A. A job interview. B. A new job opportunity. C. The job layoff.10. How did they feel about the news? A. Angry. B. Anxious. C. Excited.三，聽取信息，從所聽到的內容中獲取必要的信息，填入答題卡標號為1115的空格中，每段讀兩遍。 Yellow Cab ServiceName: John SmithDate: (11)_,June 8thDestination: The (12)_Where to meet: (13)_Chemis Street(near Collington Restaurant)Time to meet: (14)_Contact numbers: (15)_II、筆試（滿分135分）一、完形填空（共15小；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從1630各題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。 Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4th, 1961. His parents met while both were 16 the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where his father was enrolled as a 17 student. Barack Obamas birth name is Barack Hussein Obama. In the memoir(傳記), Barack Obama described his experiences 18 in his mothers American middle class family. Of his early childhood, Barack Obama wrote, “That my father looked nothing like the people around methat he was black as pitch（瀝青）, my mother white as milk 19 impressed in my mind. When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. Then the family moved to Indonesia in 1967, where Obama attended local schools, such as Asisi, in Jakarta until he was ten years old. He then 20 to Honolulu to live with his maternal grandparents Madalyn and Stanley Dunham, while attending Punahou School from the fifth grade in 1971 until his 21 from high school in 1979.22 high school, Obama moved to Los Angeles, where he studied at Occidental College for two years. To 23 his academic ambitions, he moved to New Yorks Columbia University, where he 24 his undergraduate degree in political science.Barack Obama is the first African-American 25 president of the United States. His rich and varied life experiences have 26 his political journey. Barack Obama is able to 27 parties and people under a similar purpose: 28 the challenges of everyday Americans. This is a big part of what makes Barack Obama such a(n) 29 candidate(候選人) in the 2008 election.On January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama 30 the chair of the American President as the 44th President of the country.16. A. attending B. leaving C. quitting D. overcoming17. A. hopeful B. clever C. foreign D. promising18. A. taking up B. turning up C. calling up D. growing up19. A. hardly B. really C. only D. probably20. A. returned B. managed C. travelled D. went21. A. independence B. graduation C. improvement D. success22. A. Adding B. Catching C. Following D. Studying23. A. realize B. honor C. share D. enjoy24. A. accept B. earned C. arranged D. rejected25. A. recommended B. charged C. developed D. elected26. A. shaped B. designed C. proved D. repeated27. A. lead B. combine C. guide D. unite28. A. understanding B. meeting C. performing D. reaching29. A. experienced B. attractive C. suitable D. famous30. A. occupied B. employed C. received D. postponed二、 語法填空（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分） 閱讀下面短文,按照句子結構的語法性和上下文連貫的要求,在空格處填入一個適當的詞或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空,并將答案填寫在答題卡標號為31-40的相應位置上。 I am going to tell you an unbelievable truth 31 a gentleman in rags had a million pound note and ate in my restaurant today. This afternoon a poorly-dressed gentleman, 32 was not familiar to us, came into my restaurant. We were surprised that he finished two orders of food in a very limited time. We wondered 33 he was so hungry. Even worse, the problem we doubted was 34 the man was able to pay the bill. The gentleman asked 35 we would mind waiting for just a few minutes. Then we were shocked to see that 36 took out of a letter and a million pound bank-note. I asked Mr. Clements whether it was genuine. Mr. Clements said it was true because two of this amount 37 (issue) by the Bank of England this year. He thought 38 the gentleman showed us couldnt be a fake. But 39 a gentleman with a million pound note was in rags and ate in our small restaurant was a big question to all the people there. I really couldnt describe 40 excited I was.三、閱讀（共兩節，滿分50分）第一節 閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。AWhen a consumer finds that something he or she bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to what the producer says for it, the first step is to present the warranty(保修卡), or any other records that might help, at the store of buying. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction.A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “higher up” the consumer takes his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumers favor.Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the place of buying, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly and especially when the consumer can show clearly what is wrong with what was bought in question. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear” is better than “This stereo does not work”.The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the producer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and firmly as possible. But if a polite complaint does not achieve the expected result, the consumer can go a step further. He or she can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a public organization responsible for protecting consumers rights.41. What does the passage mainly tell us? A. How to meet a consumers needs. B. How to make an effective complaint. C. How to avoid buying something wrong. D. How to deal with complaints from consumers.42. When a consumer finds what he/she bought has a fault in it, he/she should first_. A. complain personally to the manager B. threaten to take the seller to court C. show something provable in written form to the store D. write a firm letter of complaint to the store43. If a consumer wants quick settlement of the problem, it is better to complain to _. A. the store manager B. the producer C. a public organization D. a shop assistant44. The most effective complaint about what was bought can be made by_. A. showing the fault of it to the producer B. saying firmly it is of poor quality C. asking politely to change it D. explaining exactly what is wrong with it45. According to the passage, the last method a consumer has to use is to _. A. write to the producer B. quarrel with the manager C. threaten to take legal means D. give the seller a threatening callB Whats delicious, healthy to eat and comes in various colors? Eggplant! And no, it has nothing to do with chickens! This strangely named vegetable is, however, as versatile as an egg. It can be steamed, fried or baked. It can be eaten by itself or combined with meats and other vegetables. Eggplant was first grown in India during the 5th century B.C. Its popularity soon spread to China and then throughout Asia. Finally, during the Middle Ages the vegetable made its way to Europe. At that time, eggplant was not the shiny purple vegetable most people know today. Instead, it was like a white egg. Due to this egg-like appearance, eggplant got its name. In its early days, the vegetable was so bitter that people often called it a “mad apple”. This nickname started because people believed its bitterness was bad for ones health. People actually thought eggplant could cause insanity(精神錯亂) and cancer. Fortunately, today people know that eggplant doesnt cause insanity or cancer. In fact, eggplant is so healthy that it may prevent cancer. In addition, the brain and the heart benefit from this supper vegetable. Since it is high in fiber, eggplant can also improve digestion. Italy, Turkey, Egypt, China and Japan are the leading growers of eggplant in the world today. Depending on its location, eggplant may be purple, green, orange or yellow-white. And it can be as small as a tomato or as large as a cucumber. Dish diversities range from simple to complex, with all of them being delicious! Today, thousands of people are gathering in Loomis, Calif, for the 23rd annual Loomis Eggplant Festival. The main activity at the festival is eating delicious eggplant dishes. There is plenty more to do and see, though. Recipe contests, arts and crafts, performers, races and childrens activities all “egg-cite” festival-goers. Most people at the festival would agree eggplant is an “egg-cellent” vegetable!46. What does the underlined word “versatile” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. simple in shape B. flexible in price C. diverse in size D. various in cooking47. Which of the following statements about eggplants is TRUE? A. Eggplant was once misunderstood by the people for its bitterness. B. Eggplant was introduced into Europe during the 5th century B.C. C. Eggplant got its name for its nutrition which is as rich as an egg. D. Eggplant looks like what it used to be in color and shape.48. Eggplant is so healthy that it can _. A. cure the cancer with certainty B. do good to digestion C. replace other vegetables D. help relieve insanity49. The diversities of eggplant reflect in many aspects EXCEPT _. A. colors B. sizes C. dishes D. nutrition50. The passage mainly tells us about _. A. the 23rd annual Loomis Eggplant Festival B. the general introduction of eggplant C. the origin of eggplant D. the benefits of eggplantCCollege is a lifetime investment (投資) the gift of a college education can open the door to a world of opportunity for your child or grandchild. Savings（儲蓄）, even not so many at a time, can make a big difference. With the cost of a college education continuing to rise, the key is to start saving early and regularly. By saving a set (固定的) amount at set times, your money can grow as your child does. According to the College Board, the average cost for four-year public colleges has increased by nearly 51% over the last 10 years and these costs will almost certainly continue to rise. Saving for college can help with the increasing cost of a college education and help you be well prepared when your child is ready for college. Saving for your childs college education is an investment in their future. The savings you make today will pay off in increased earnings(收入) in the future. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, college graduates earn an average of $1 million more than high school graduates during their careers. The value of your investment in a college education will continue to grow for a lifetime. Set your college saving goals realistically(現實地). You may not be able to save enough for all four years fees, but you could save enough to give your child the right start. More and more families depend on student loans(貸款) to pay for college. By saving for college, families will have less burden of paying off loans and help their children leave school without worrying about paying off loans.51. From the second paragraph we can learn that_.A. the College Board increased public college costsB. public college costs will increase by 51% in the next ten yearsC. its not too late to start saving when your child is ready for collegeD. saving can help deal with the rising cost of college education52. Savings for college education _. A. will increase in the value in the future B. make one earn a lot C. help create good jobs D. are wise for businessmen to invest53. Which of the following is TRUE about saving for college?A. You should save to help children get scholarships more easily.B. Its better to increase the savings as the child grows. C. Its better to save early and regularly.D. You should set a further and bigger saving goal.54. Who are the expected readers of the passage? A. Parents. B. High school students. C. Educators D. Bankers.55. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. When to Save for Childrens College CostsB. How to Make a Good InvestmentC. Why We Should Save for Childrens College CostsD. How Much Four-Year College CostsD There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms. The idea may seem disagreeable at first, but considering all the positive effective coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them. Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environment. Having students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat（整潔的）and professional manner. It gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentleman. And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style. Purchasing school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation(猶豫) and consideration. No matter what the schools policy is, there are only specific essential(基本的) pieces to the wardrobe（服裝） that are necessary, so it wont break the bank. A few wardrobe items can last a long time. Parents could also enjoy an easy morning, as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day. Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly. Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore when students are limited in their choices, so there shouldnt be any trouble about choosing an outfit for the day and getting ready quickly. Some students may not like the lack of individuality(個性) with a uniform, but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles. Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop culture. Celebrities and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students.56. What would be the best title for the text? A. The advantages of school uniforms. B. The history of school uniforms. C. How to dress properly. D. How to deal with pressure in school.57. Teachers think that wearing school uniforms _. A. is just a tradition that students should follow B. makes students feel less pressure in study C. helps students put more effort into their studies D. makes students lose their independence and identity58. The underlined part “it wont break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_”. A. a school uniform doesnt cost a lot of money B. a school uniform should be worn every day C. parents will have to go to the bank many times D. parents who work in a bank can afford the uniform59. We can infer from the text that school uniforms _. A. are not popular with fashion designers B. were not accepted by parents in the past C. will be designed by students themselves D. will be more fashionable in the future60. The authors attitude towards students wearing school uniforms is _. A. negative B. supportive C. doubtful D. unclear第二節 信息匹配（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）閱讀下列應用文及相關信息，并按照要求匹配信息。請在答題卡上將對應題號的相應選項字母涂黑。 請閱讀下面幾種假日集訓班的的信息：A. Youll spend half of each day learning different types of dance. The teachers will give you lots of tips and advice as well as help you find your own dance style to impress your friends.B. This course is for those who are interested in making films. You and your group will be able to choose what type of film to make. Youll become a film crew(全體人員) and create your own film ready to show to everyone else. Whats more, youll have your film on DVD to take home with you, too!C. Football players at this club will experience fun and dynamic training, which aims to improve their all-round football skills. It doesnt matter how good you are as we will normally try and put you in a group with others of a similar level.D. Our Learner Driver holiday means that when it comes to having lessons and taking your test, you will be well ahead of the crowd. Youll experience 30 minutes of driving each day as will as theory.E. Our coaches will make sure you cover all the surfing basics(基礎). Before you know it youll be getting up and riding. We promise y