高一英语下学期分班考试试题.doc

江西省南昌市2016-2017学年高一英语下学期分班考试试题
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 will the speakers do today?
A. Tour around the city. B. Buy a train ticket. C. Visit a park.
2. What did the woman do last weekend?
A. She went on a trip.
B. She cleaned her kitchen.
C. She moved to a new apartment.
3. Where did the man work part time?
A. In a bank. B. In a post office. C. In a department store.
4. What is the man doing?
A. Taking an exam. B. Reading a book. C. Having a class.
5. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a library. B. In a concert. C. In a store.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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。听每段对话前，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。每段对话读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What are the speakers talking about in general?
A. The man’s children. B. Their team members. C. A famous athlete.
7. What team is Patricia on?
A. The swim team. B. The basketball team. C. The dancing team.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
9. What will the speakers do tomorrow?
A. Tidy up the garage. B. Clean up the backyard. C. Go to the supermarket.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Why does the woman ask for the man’s home phone number?
A. To invite him to dinner.
B. To stop him from calling her.
C. To make sure she can reach him.
11. How does the woman feel about the man?
A. Grateful. B. Curious. C. Impatient.
12. What is the woman doing?
A. Having dinner. B. Doing exercise. C. Watching a diet programme.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. How many questions does the man ask?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
14. What equipment in the kitchen uses the most energy?
A. The stove. B. The refrigerator. C. The dish washer.
15. What can people do to help with the environment?
A. Drive the car within the speed limit.
B. Buy a new car instead of a used car.
C. Stop buying The New York Times.
16. What do we know about Sally?
A. She knows a lot about environmental issues.
B. She likes reading newspapers.
C. She doesn’t win the prize.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What is the main purpose of offering students many extra activities?
A. To offer them a chance to know about the society.
B. To help them prepare for their adult lives.
C. To get them interested in their studies.
18. What can sports help students develop?
A. Close teamwork. B. Competition spirits. C. Organizing ability.
19. What does Mr. Smith call on students to do?
A. Give money to the poor.
B. Make every effort to gain satisfaction.
C. Offer time and attention to people in need.
20. What can listeners find on Oxford University’s website?
A. Advice on extra activities.
B. Community service information.
C. Further information on this interview.

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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
In a friendship that would make cartoon film producers sit up and take notice, a cat, a dog and six micro-pigs have formed a firm bond (联系)for real in one UK home. Micro-pigs Chinook, Serge, French, Biscuit, Nimrod and Hanuka share their home with Daisy the dog, and house cat Hector - they all eat, sleep and play together.
Animal lover Jan2e Croft, the owner of the adorable gang in Christchurch, , says her little companions have loads of fun together. 'They can't stop playing with each other,' said 42-year-old Jane who breeds and sells micro pigs at Little Pig Farm. 'They may be handful at times but when it comes to feeding it’s like a well-oiled machine... or maybe a military(军事) operation.'
Costing between £550 and £1200, micro pigs are so small that they can even fit inside a jacket and love cuddling up inside to keep warm, Jane says.Contrary to the popular myth about pigs, the intelligent animals like to keep exceptionally clean and love company.
'We have 90 pigs here at the farm but Chinook, Serge, , Biscuit, Nimrod and Hanuka are my own pets,' said Jane. 'They are such great pets to have around. they are really very loving. They come over for a cuddle regularly. And the breed is very intelligent. You can watch them work out simple tasks around the house.'

21. What does the underlined word “handful” probably mean?
A. little B. friendly C. helpful D. in disorder
22. How many pets does Jane have according to the passage?
A. 6 B. 8 C. 90 D.96
23. Which of the following is true?
A. The pigs are very big.
B. The pigs are not very smart.
C. The pigs like staying together.
D. The pigs are sold at very low prices.
B
Everybody in this world is different from one another.But do you know that understanding differences can help you better manage your money?
As we grow up, we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs. These are influenced by society, our family, the education we receive and so on. Once this value system is set up, it's not easy to change later in life.
Financial experts say that everyone also has their own belief of how to manage their finances.This is part of our value system and it has a great impact on the way we look after our money.
According to our different values, experts put us in three categories.They are: the ant,the cricket and the snail.
The ant works first
Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store food for winter, these people don't care about enjoying the moment.They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life when they get old and retire.The ant loves to save but they could make more out of their money if they were willing to invest（投资）in some funds and stocks with low risk.
The cricket（蟋蟀）fun first
The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn't think too much about the future.They even borrow money when they really want something.Many young people now belong to this group.These people have little savings.When they get old,they might have problems.They should learn to save and buy insurance.
The snail lives under pressure
The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves.They take big long term loans from the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses.They are happy to take big loans even though they are not sure whether they can afford it.This can cause problems in the future.They should plan more carefully.

24.People with the character of the snail would like to __________.
A.live a luxury life at all costs
B.put work before everything else
C.take the risk of investing a large sum of money
D.enjoy life at the moment without thinking much about the future
25.Our beliefs and values are affected by the following except __________.
A.society B.wealth C.education D.parents
26.This passage mainly talks about __________.
A.the insects in nature
B.the spending nature of people
C.the relation between man and insects
D.the problems with dealing with money
27.Which of the following character does the author like best?
A.The ant B.The cricket C.The snail D.None of the above
C
Getting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing. However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.
In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French king had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the king of England in 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor in Europe lived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry IV, king of France, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the nobleman should not go out.
Though the belief in the merit of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbor ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health. Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War II. Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far?
Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary, Mary , an American immunologist(免疫学家), encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position is gaining some ground.

28. The kings of France and England in the 16th century closed bath houses because .
A. they lived healthily in a dirty environment
B. they thought bath houses were too dirty to stay in
C. they considered bathing as cause of skin disease
D. they believed disease could be spread in public baths
29. Which of the following best describes Henry IV’s attitude to bathing?
A. Afraid B. Curious C. Approving D. Uninterested
30. How does the passage mainly develop?
A. By providing examples B. By making comparison.
C. By following the order of time. D. By following the order of importance.
31. Which of the following statement is true?
A. The attitudes towards dirt have remained the same.
B. All scientists agree children should not be kept away from dirt.
C. The author seems to doubt whether clothes need to be whiter than white.
D. Standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science before World War II.

D
The intelligence times provide us with much convenience,but at the same time, some of our abilities are being weakened gradually.
1. Memorizing phone numbers
It was annoying to remember numbers. Now we simply add them to our contacts(联系) list. That usually works well unless our device is lost, stolen or damaged. No one can be expected to remember all their contact numbers. What we can do is to memorize 5 of our most important contact numbers. This should include a mixture of family, friends and business. If you're really ambitious, you can memorize 5 contacts for each category.
2. Map-reading skills
The convenience and effectiveness of GPS guidance systems and digital maps produced by search engines is unquestionable. They've definitely made our lives easier. What we don't get from using these devices(装置) and applications is the increased ability to understand spatial orientation（空间方向）and navigation.
To renew or acquire those skills,try using physical maps to plan your next trip. After a few trips, you'll be pleasantly surprised with how useful a physical map can be.
3. Photography
Even amateur photography requires a basic learning about lighting, depth and composition. This is true for digital photography. Most smart cameras automatically(自动地)make these adjustments. We no longer have to learn the art of photography. On most devices, this is easily changed by turning off the automatic settings. Experiment with setting by hand the scene modes, lighting and zoom. You just may learn that you're a “true photographer”.
4. Reading comprehension
The primary cause is E-reader. They're convenient and can store thousands of books. But there's evidence that E-reader makes it more difficult for readers to keep and recall information they just read. Don't worry! What we should do is make an effort to read printed books. This will be especially helpful when seeking information we need for academic or career purposes.

32. What's the disadvantage by adding all numbers to the contacts list?
A.Our device is more easily damaged or stolen.
B. It's hard to find the number from the contacts list.
C. We may only have the ability to remember 5 numbers.
D. We might lose all our phone numbers accidentally.
33. To acquire the skills of spatial orientation and navigation, it's necessary for one to ______.
A. plan some trips now and then.
B. use the GPS guidance systems.
C. use physical maps instead of digital ones.
D. accept the convenience of digital maps.
34. To make yourself a “true photographer”,you ______.
A. don't need to learn the art of photography.
B. must make it clear how the digital camera works itself.
C. have to make your camera do the adjustments automatically.
D. had better try to set the scene modes, lighting and zoom by hand.
35 .The author of the text seems to ______.
A. point out to us the abilities one should have for adapting to the modem society.
B. be worried that we might lose some basic abilities in intelligence society.
C. be glad that people will regain these abilities by using them often in daily life.
D. find out that these abilities will probably make modern people different from before.

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。
A serious problem for today’s society is who should be responsible for our elderly and how to improve their lives. It is not only a financial problem but also a question of the system we want for our society. 36 .
First, employers should take the responsibility for their retired employees. To make this possible, a percentage of profits should be set aside for this purpose.
37 . This means each person must save during his working years to pay for his years of retirement. This does not seem a very fair model since some people even have trouble paying for their daily life, let alone cover their retirement years. 38 .
In addition, the government could take responsibility for the care of the elderly. 39 . Unfortunately, as the present situation in our country shows, this is not a truly viable answer. 40 .
One further solution is that the government or social organizations establish some working places, especially for the elderly.
A. To sum up, all these options have advantages and disadvantages.
B. Experts have come up with some possible solutions to the problem.
C. Therefore, it is the government that must care for the poor.
D. Government taxes might be helpful to improve the level of pensions.
E. Another way of solving the problem is to return the responsibility to the individual.
F. The government can seldom afford to care for the elderly, particularly when it is busy trying to care for the young.
G. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect that some combination of these options may be needed to provide the care for our elderly generations.

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）
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