揭阳一中2013-2014学年度第一学期阶段考试（一）

英 语

I 语言知识及应用（共两节,满分45分）

完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分,满分30分）

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a 1 reason, such as your job or your studies? Or perhaps you are interested in the 2 , films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a knowledge of the language.

Most people learn best using a variety of 3 , but traditional classes are an ideal（理想的）start for many people. They provide an environment where you can practice under the 4 of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead 5 lives and learning a language takes 6 . You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a 7 . It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming 8 in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes a lot less.

Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too 9 ,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more 10 than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any 11 . And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people 12 about the mistakes they make when 13 . Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes and you’re much less likely to make them again.

Learning a new language is never 14 . But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be 15 by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in their own language. Good luck!

1. A. technical B. political C. practical D. physical

2. A. literature B. transport C. agriculture D. medicine

3. A paintings B. regulations C. methods D. computers

4. A. control B. command C. pressure D. guidance

5. A. busy B. happy C. simple D. normal

6. A. courage B. time C. energy D. place

7. A. theory B. business C. routine D. project

8. A. bored B. fluent C. interested D. devoted

9. A. old B. nervous C. weak D. tired

10. A. closely B. quickly C. privately D. quietly

11. A. school B. speed C. distance D. age

12. A. worry B. hesitate C. think D. quarrel

13. A. singing B. working C. bargaining D. learning

14. A. tiresome B. hard C. interesting D. easy

15. A. blamed B. amazed C. interrupted D. informed

第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分,满分15分）

阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或者括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16~25的相应位置上。

My most embarrassing moment occurred last month. I was invited to attend an interview for a job as a hotel receptionist. I arrived on time and was shown into the manager’s office by an 16 (assist). I was 17 nervous that I didn’t catch the manager’s name. 18 interview began. “Do you have any previous experience in hotels?” asked the manager. “No sir,” I said. The manager frowned. “Are you good at using computers?” “Yes, Sir. I am familiar 19 most popular kinds of software.” The manager frowned again. 20 didn’t look a friendly person. The interview continued. Every answer I gave 21 (receive) by a frown from the manager, even though I told him about my communication skills, my knowledge of French and so on. 22 (obvious), I was doing very badly. At last, the interview came to a close. “One final question,” said the manager. “How good is 23 eyesight?” “Excellent, sir,” I replied. “Very well,” said the manager, “thank you for coming.” I stood up 24 (shake) hands. When the manager stood up as well, I realized 25 I had been doing wrong. The gentleman I had been calling “sir” during the whole interview was wearing a skirt! The manager was a woman! I didn’t get the job.

Ⅱ 阅读（共两节,满分50分）

第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分,满分40分） 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A．

A fellow speaker from California named Geri flew to Japan, in her favorite jeans and a casual jacket, to give her first speech. Fourteen hours later, four perfectly dressed Japanese gentlemen greeted her at Narita Airport. Smiling and bowing low, they handed her their business cards. With her bag in one hand, Geri took their cards with the other. She thanked them, glanced briefly at the cards, and put them into her jeans pocket quickly.

When the five of them arrived at the hotel, they invited Geri to tea in the lobby (大厅). While sipping tea, the gentlemen presented her with a small gift which she eagerly opened. She was thrilled with the gift and shouted excitedly, “Oh, it’s beautiful!”

At this point, the four Japanese gentlemen stood up and, bowing only very slightly, said “Sayonara” and left immediately. Poor Geri was left astonished. What did she do wrong?

Everything! Her jeans were the first gaffe. Even if you’re coming off a bicycle in Japan, you do not meet clients (客人) casually dressed. The second mistake was Geri’s handling of their business cards rudely. In Japan, the business card is one of the most important communicative tools. It is always presented and accepted respectfully with both hands. However, Geri put their cards away much too quickly. In Japan, people use business cards as a conversation starter. You chat about each other’s cards and work and do not put theirs away until they gently and respectfully place yours in safekeeping. Putting it carelessly into her jeans pocket was the ultimate disrespect.

Then, the fourth horror of horrors was that Geri should not have opened the gift in front of her clients. In a land where saving face is critical, it would be embarrassing to discover the gift they gave was not as nice as the one they received. What is worse, Geri hadn’t even given them a gift!

26. In the four Japanese gentlemen’s eyes, Geri took their cards _____________.

A. excitedly B. embarrassingly C. politely D. disrespectfully

27. Why did the four Japanese gentlemen leave Geri suddenly?

A. Because they couldn’t bear Geri’s behavior any longer.

B. Because they had finished the task.

C. Because Geri had something more important to do.

D. Because Geri felt embarrassed.

28. What does the underlined word “gaffe” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A. ignorance B. sadness C. mistake D. carelessness

29. The third mistake Geri made was that she _____________.

A. used her own card as a conversation starter B. kept her clients’ cards in a wrong place

C. took her clients’ cards with one hand D. met her clients in jeans

30. What lesson can we draw from this story?

A. Honesty is the best policy. B. Think twice before you take any action.

C. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. D. Don't claim to know what you don't know.

B

You can’t always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belyacv doesn’t think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet. That’s why he created lampbrella, a lamp post with its own rain-sensing umbrella.

The designer says he came up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia. “Once, I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street and saw the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain. I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy(伞蓬)built into a street lamp.” he said.

The lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy. It has a built-in electric motor which can open or close the umbrella on demand. Sensors(传感器)then ensure that the umbrella offers pedestrians shelter whenever it starts raining.

In addition to the rain sensor, there’s also a 360°motion sensor on the fiberglass street lamp which detects whether anyone’s using the lampbrella. After three minutes of not being used the canopy is closed.

According to the designer, the lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lighting strike. Each lampbrella would offer enough shelter for several people. Being installed(安装) at 2 meters off the ground, it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians.

While there are no plans to take lampbrella into production, Belyacv says he recently introduced his creation to one Moscow Department, and insists this creation could be installed on any street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter.

31. For what purpose did Belyacv create the lampbrella?

A. To predict a heavy rain B. To check the weather forecast

C. To protect people from the rain D. To remind people to take an umbrella

32. What do we know from Belyacv’s words in Paragraph2?

A. His creation was inspired by an experience B. It rains a lot in the city of Saint Petersburg

C. Street lamps are protected by canopies D. He enjoyed taking walks in the rain

33. Which of the following show how the lampbrella works?A. motor→canopy→sensors B. sensors→motor→canopy C. motor→sensors→canopy D. canopy→motor→sensors

34. What does Paragraph 5 mainly tell us about the lampbrella?A. Its moving speed B. Its appearance C. Its installation D. Its safety

35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The designer will open a company to promote his productB. The lampbrella could be put into immediate production C. The designer is confident that his creation is practicalD. The lampbrella would be put on show in Moscow

C.

Last night’s meteor(流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. According to Gabe Rothsclild, Emerald Valley’s mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky. What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the city’s lig