江苏省泰州市姜堰区高一下学期期中考试英语卷

I have made _______ clear _______ I have nothing to do with the accident.

Smoking is so harmful to personal health that it kills ________ people each year than    automobile accidents.                                                         

China represents a huge opportunity to America, so it’s important for Americans to know _______ the Chinese work and think and to make strong friendships and connections with Chinese people.

The old couple used to live deep in the countryside, without easy _____ to shops.

We didn’t plan that well, but the party _______ to be a great success.

_____ my daily work at school, I spare a few hours each day to practice playing the violin at home.

The driver has much experience of driving, and _____ he behaved very calmly in the dangerous situation.

—Why weren’t you at the meeting?
—I____ for a long distance call from my sister in America.

_____ neither you nor your brother interested in swimming?

— Should I follow in my father’s footsteps and study medicine?
— __________________.

I did very badly at school. My headmaster thought I was        and when I was 14 he said, “You’re never going to be          but a failure.”
After five years of          jobs, I fell in love with a very nice middle-class girl. It was the best         that could have happened to me. I         I wanted to do something positive (积极地) with my life because I wanted to prove to        that what people said about me was        . Especially her mother, who had said to me, “Let’s          it, you’ve failed at everything you’ve ever done.” So I tried hard with my         and went to college. My first novel         while I was at college.
After college I taught during the          in high schools and attended evening classes at London University, where I got a          in history. I became a lecturer at a college and was thinking of         that job to write full time          I was offered a part-time job at Leeds University. I began to feel          of myself — here was a working-class boy who’d          school early, now teaching at the university.
My writing career (职业) took off when I discovered my own style. Now I’m rich and        , have been on TV, and met lots of film stars.          what does it mean? I          wish all the people that have put me down had        : “I believe in you. You’ll succeed.”

A．bright B．simple C．useless D．hopeful

A．anything B．something C．everything D．nothing

A．low B．poor C．good D．useful

A．support B．happiness C．surprise D．thing

A．agreed B．decided C．planned D．told

A．me B．them C．her D．it

A．wrong B．right C．stupid D．faulty

A．see B．know C．face D．understand

A．experiment B．practice C．writing D．composition

A．came on B．came in C．came out D．came back

A．day B．night C．month D．year

A．graduation B．pass C．degree D．success

A．giving in B．giving back C．giving out D．giving up

A．while B．if C．when D．or

A．shy B．proud C．happy D．surprised

A．left B．attended C．changed D．graduated

A．tired B．calm C．nervous D．famous

A．And B．But C．However D．Well

A．just B．exactly C．so D．very

A．praised B．said C．answered D．advised

Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some advertisements(广告) about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
Global English Centre
General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one-year (2,000 yuan) courses.
Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day. Mon.~Fri.
Experienced college English teachers.
Close to city centre and bus stops.
Tel: 67605272
Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082
Modern Language School
Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
Small classes (12~16 students) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m.
Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
Language lab and computers supplied.
3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.
Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel: 67353019
The 21^st Century English Training Centre
We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1.
Only 15-minute walk from city centre.
Call 67801642 for more information.
The International House of English
Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at a very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week, convenient (方便的) class hours:
9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m.
A four-month evening programme for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).
Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers with experience in teaching English as a second foreign language.
Free sightseeing and social activities.
Very close to the Central Park.
For further information call 674322308.
You work from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?

The 21^st Century English Training Centre is different from the other three schools in that___.

If you take the evening programme at The International House of English, you will pay____.

Losing a baby tooth can be fun for a kid. You can put it under your pillow and look forward to finding some money there in the morning. And then you can watch your new permanent(永恒的) tooth grow in its place.
But if a permanent tooth falls out, that’s a problem. There isn’t another one under the gum(齿龈) that can replace it. Unfortunately, this happens to some older people. And if permanent teeth fall out or need to be pulled, an older person might need dentures(假牙).
Dentures, known as false teeth, are a set of replacement teeth for any teeth that are missing. There are partial dentures, which take the place of only a few teeth and prevent the others from changing position. If all the teeth are gone, the person would need complete dentures, which replace every tooth in the mouth.
Dentures can cause pains at first and take little time to get adjusted to. They also need special care. They should be brushed daily with a special denture brush and cleanser and soaked(浸泡) in denture solution when not in the mouth.
Dentures are important for the old because, without teeth, it’s hard to smile, talk, and eat properly. But it can be a little weird if you see someone take out his or her dentures. It can also be strange to see someone, like a grandparent, without dentures in because he or she won’t have any teeth. Try not to make fun of the person because this could cause hurt feelings.
People usually lose their permanent teeth due to periodontal disease(牙周炎), or gum disease, which is caused by bacteria that attacks the gums. Diseased gums aren’t strong and healthy, so teeth can get loose and fall out. Older people often have many cavities(洞) that have been filled over the years, and these fillings can weaken over time, leading to more tooth problems.
If one of your baby teeth falls out, you     .

A person wearing dentures       .

What does the underlined word “weird” mean in the fifth paragraph?

When I was a child, I was shocked at the idea that my sisters could be my best friends. Now, I wouldn’t have it any other way. At the time, the idea of my two sisters being my closest friends seemed strange to me. We fought all the time over toys, food, attention, what to watch on television—you name it, and we quarreled about it at some point. How could my sisters be my best friends? They weren’t the same age as I. We all had our own friends in school.
My mother never let the three of us forget that sisters are lifelong friends. Her wish like most parents’ was to give us something that she never had. Growing up as an only child, she longed for (渴望) siblings. When she gave birth to three daughters, the fulfillment (实现) of her dream had only just begun. She had given each of us a gift and she wanted to make sure we did not take that gift for granted. She would frequently tell us how lucky we were. But there were other, more subtle (难以察觉的) ways that she encouraged us to grow closer. She never showed favoritism to one daughter over the other, as not to cause jealousy or bitterness between sisters. She constantly took us places together—skating, shopping and swimming, so that we developed common interests. And when we were teenagers, Mom always punished us equally, giving us yet another bonding (密切相连) experience.
We didn’t always get along beautifully and fought just like any other siblings. But somewhere in between Mom’s lectures, the family vacations and the shared memories, we realized that our mother was right. Today I share things with my sisters that I do with no one else. My sister Cindy and I ran the New York City Marathon together, side by side, even holding hands when we crossed the finish line. When my sister Karen got married, I was her maid of honor(伴娘). Cindy and I traveled through Europe together and even shared an apartment for two years. The three of us trust each other with our greatest secrets.
It was twenty-three years ago that my mother first asked me who my two best friends were. Today she doesn’t have to. She already knows.
As a child, the author was shocked at her mother’s idea because ________.

The underlined word “siblings” in the passage probably means _________.

How did the author’s mother encourage her three daughters to grow closer？

The best title of the passage could be ________.

根据所学课文内容填空。请将答案填写在答题纸相应的栏目内。
As Polly (1) ___________ the passengers on the train, she had a feeling (2) _______ she was being watched. At last the train arrived at the Green Park station. While the rest of the passengers were going out, she (3) _________ at the faces around her. The tall man was (4) _________ to be seen.
Pompeii was (5) ___________ in the 8^th century BC. In 89 BC, the Romans (6)___________
(7) ________ Pompeii. Near the city was a volcano. On 24 August AD79, the volcano erupted and lava, ash and rocks poured out of it onto the surrounding countryside. It (8)________ to erupt for the next two days. Many people were buried (9) _________, and (10)  _______ was the city.

根据首字母或括号里的提示写出正确的单词，并将答案填写在答题纸相应的栏目内。
Both Pompeii and Loulan became lost c      about 2,000 years ago.
In the 1950s the Chinese government introduced s       Chinese characters.
I’d like to play badminton with you whenever it is c       for you.
To my great r      , I was on time to catch the last train at the last minute.
Jane is very helpful. She often gives p       suggestions on how to buy cheap things on the Internet.
On realizing they had got lost, the team __________（惊慌). They should have stayed calm.
The __________（词汇表）used in the course book is printed at the back.
Living in a modern city, nature is so near and yet so far. When we were in Li Yuan Park, it
took us a while to ___________ （区分）between the cherry and peach blossoms.
The new leader of the country made an __________ （官方的）visit to China in March.
— I have never seen a shyer boy like him.
— At first I thought he was shy, but I’ve reached the ________ （结论）that he’s simply unfriendly!

用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空。请将答案（不限于1词）填写在答题纸相应的栏目内。
It seems you need to apologize quickly to avoid _________ (lose) a good friend.
We are at your service. Don’t hesitate _________ (turn) to us if you have any further problems.
Alexander the Great spread the Greek culture from Europe to Africa and Asia, __________(influence) the world for centuries to come.
As she walked along the narrow street, she heard the sound of steps _________.(approach)
Young Louis Braille created a system with patterns of six raised dots ________ (represent) each letter.
Loulan is believed ____________ (cover) over gradually by sandstorms from AD200 to AD400.
The spread of “borrowed words” is mostly due to the easily ________ (access) Internet and television programs from across the world.
When the girl mentioned the question again, Arthur seemed _______. (embarrass)
Huge trees were cut down and that resulted in the city __________ (bury) by sand.
_________ (judge) from the number of cars, he thought there were not many people at the club yet.

在改写后的句子中填入适当的词（每空一词），使之与原句意思相同或相近。请将答案填写在答题纸相应的栏目内。
Jack had been playing around me, but now I couldn’t see him anywhere.
Jack had been playing around me, but now he was（1）_______ to （2）_______ （3）_______.
Look at the clock! It’s possible that he will be late for the train.
Look at the clock! He(4）_______（5）_______（6）_______ be late for the train.
They each have made great contributions to the environmental protection.
Each of them （7）_______ （8）_______ greatly（9）_______ the environmental protection.
The group of eight which is made up of eight richest countries in the world is really powerful.
The group of eight（10)_______  (11)________ eight richest countries in the world is really powerful.
It was several minutes before I realized what was going on.
It was several minutes before I was (12)_______  (13)_______  what was (14)________.
Not everything that is best for nature is good for people.
(15)________ that is best for nature (16)_______  (17)________ good for people.
This table is three times as big as that one.
This table is three times (18)________ (19)_________ (20)________ that one.

根据汉语，用英语完成下列各句（每空一词）。请将答案填写在答题纸相应的栏目内。
现在波莉想跑开，可恐惧让她站在那里一动也不能动。
Now Polly wanted to run, but fear (1)_______ her (2)_______.
每当我们有麻烦时，他们总是乐意立刻施以援手。
Whenever we are in trouble, they are willing to (3)________ (4)_________ (5)________        (6)______ immediately.
证据显示鲨鱼极少攻击人类，这可能和许多人认为的正好相反。
Evidence shows that sharks seldom attack humans, (7)_______ (8)_______ what many people might assume.
我受够了Michael，他总是把他的CD开得那么响，我都无法学习。
I (9)_________  (10)__________  (11)__________ (12)__________ Michael! He always plays his CDs so loud that I cannot study at all.
并非所有的汉字都由物体的图画演变而来。
(13)__________ all characters were (14)__________ from drawings of objects.
今天我见到了罗马古城庞贝，它就跟两千年前一模一样。
Today I saw the ancient Roman city of Pompeii (15)_________ (16)_________ (17)________ 2,000 years ago.
这个指南针是如何工作的依然是个谜。
How this compass works (18)__________  (19)___________  (20)____________.