1、1长郡中学高一新生入学考试英语卷考生须知：1、本试卷共五个大题，总分 100 分，考试时间 90 分钟。请将答案做在答题卷上。2、答题前，先用钢笔或圆珠笔在答题卷规定位置上填写姓名、考场号、座位号。一、单项选择（本题有 15 小题，每小题 1 分，共计 15 分）从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。1. Ill spend as much time as I can _ after the flowers in the garden.A. look B. to look C. looking D. looked2. I _ a bad cold for a week
2、and still cant get rid of it.A. caught B. have caught C. had caught D. have had3. Riding a horse is very . People often get when they took a horse-riding.A. exciting; excited B. exciting; exciting C. excited; exciting D. excited; excited4. Let me tell you _.A. how much is the car B. how much does th
3、e car costC. how much did I pay for the car D. how much I spent on the car5. - important tool the computer is! -I think so.A. What a B. How C. What an D. How an6. It _ me about ten minutes to go to school by bike every day. A. pays B. spends C. costs D. takes7. The radio is too noisy. Would you plea
4、se _ a little?A. turn it off B. turn it down C. stop it from D. pick it up8. Mr. Bush, headmaster of the school,_ accepts suggestions made by his students, does he?A. seldom B. often C. usually D. always9. My CD doesnt work wellI ll go and _ this evening Ahave them repaired Bto repair Chave it repai
5、red Dhave it repair 10. The young lady _ we met yesterday is our new maths teacher.A what B whose C whom D which11. I have _ for my pen everywhere， but I just cant _ it.A. found，find B. found, look .C. looked，find D. looked，look12. We couldnt see_ because the light in the room was poor.A. enough cle
6、ar B. clear enough . C. enough clearly .D. clearly enough13. -Look！ That man looks like Mr Brown.-It _ be him， for he _ America.A. cant； has gone to . B. may not； has gone. C. mustnt； has been to .D. cant； has been to14. We should keep on _ English every day. .A. to practise to speak .B. to practise
7、 speaking .C. practising to speak .D. practising speaking 15. Mike wants to know if _ a picnic tomorrow.Yes. But if it _, well visit the museum instead.A. you have; will rain B. you will have; will rainC. you will have; rains D. will you have; rains2二、完形填空（本题有 15 小题，每小题 1 分，共计 15 分）阅读下面短文，然后在各题所给的四个
8、选项中选出一个最佳答案。Football may be the most_16_ of the games. People in many_17_ around the world like playing it. In the 19th century(世纪)_18_ in England first played this kind of balls. The players moved the ball_19_ .The first international(国际的 ) football game was between England and Scotland in 1872.Foo
9、tball is played by_20_ with eleven men on each team. Each team has one way to_21_. It must score more goals(进球 )_22_ the other team. Each_23_ in games is one point(分).Football is a round ball. Players may kick(踢) it and_24_ it by any part of the body except the_25_. Only one player on the team can u
10、se his hands. This player is the goal keeper.A football game usually_26_ for ninety minutes.The teams play for forty-five minutes, and then take a short rest. After this halftime rest, they play again for_27_ forty-five minutes.Now football is one of_28_ played in the Olympics(奥林匹克运动会). Another impo
11、rtant international football match is called the World Cup. The World Cup is had_29_ every four years. The_30_ of the World Cup match is the world champion(冠军 ) football team.16. A. careful B. popular C. dangerous D. difficult17.A. towns B. cities C. villages D. countries18.A. people B. English C. c
12、hildren D. football19.A. with his foot B. by his feet C. with their feet D. by their feet20A. two teams B. three teams C. one team D. four teams21.A. win B. winning C. won D. winner22.A. as B. like C. than D. in23.A. football B. goal C. ball D. player24.A. move B. use C. carry D. lift25.A. feet B. h
13、eads C. hands D. bodies26.A.begins B. lasts C. kicks D. gets27.A. other B. others C. the others D. another28.A. the sport teams B. the sport team C.the team sports D. the team sport29.A. first B. one C. once D. the first30.A. win B. winning C. won D. winner三、阅读理解（本题有 25 小题，每小题 2 分，共计 50 分）阅读下面五篇材料，从
14、四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。ANew research shows that Earth will have more than nine thousand million people by two thousand fifty. The world population is at present about six point four thousand million. The research is from the Population Reference Bureau, a private group based in Washington. It says most growt
15、h will take place in developing countries in Africa and western Asia. India is expected to pass China as the worlds most populated nation. By the middle of the century, the report says, India will have over one and one-half thousand million citizens, an increase of fifty percent. China has one point
16、 three thousand million people at present. The Population Reference Bureau says the population should increase about ten percent by two thousand fifty. Most developed nations will see a drop in their populations. The only big exception is expected to be the United States. The report says the United
17、States will remain the third biggest nation. The population is close to three hundred million now. It is expected to reach four hundred twenty million. The report says this will be because of immigration（移民） and low death rates among babies. Between now and two thousand fifty, Niger is expected to b
18、e the fastest growing country. The biggest decrease(下降) is expected in Bulgaria. The study is based on information from governments and the United Nations. Researcher Carl Haub wrote the report. He examined infant(婴儿) death rates, life expectancy, birth rates and the age structure of nations. The 3s
19、tudy also considered family planning use and, for the first time, rates of AIDS. Mister Haub says most growth will take place in countries with young populations and traditionally large families. He points to Nigeria and Japan as two nations that are moving in opposite directions in terms of populat
20、ion. 31. The best title for the text is likely to be _.A. World Population and the Development of IndustryB. Developed Country and its PopulationC. Developing Country and its Population D. World Population by 205032. In which of the following countries is the biggest decrease expected in the growth
21、of the population?A. India. B. Egypt. C. China D. Japan 33Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Most developed nations will see a drop in their populations, including the United States.B. The world population is about six point four thousand million at present.C. By 2050 India is expected
22、 to have more people than China.D. The most growth will take place in developing countries in Africa and western Asia.34. Most developed nations will see a fall in their populations except the US because _.A. the country doesnt try to control the population growthB. infant death rates are lowC. peop
23、le all over the world move there and settle down D. both B and C35. How many more people is India likely to have than China by 2050 according to the report?A. 750 million. B. 75 million C. 70 million D. 200 millionBThe United States is one of the few countries in the world that has an official day o
24、n which fathers are honored by their children. On the third Sunday in June, fathers all across the United States are given presents, treated to dinner or otherwise made to feel special. The origin of Fathers Day is not clear, but no matter when the first true Fathers Day appeared, the strongest supp
25、orter of the holiday was Mrs. Bruce John Dodd of Spokane, Washington. She thought of the idea for Fathers Day while listening to a Mothers Day sermon(布道) in 1909. Sonora wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. Smart, who was a Civil War soldier, was left alone when his wife died whi
26、le giving birth to their sixth child. Mr. Smart had to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself on a farm in eastern Washington state. After Sonora became an adult she realized the selflessness her father had shown in raising his children as a single parent. It was her father that ma
27、de all the sacrifices (牺牲) and was a courageous, selfless, and loving man. In 1909, Mrs. Dodd gave her own minister and others in Spokane some advice about having a church service devoted to fathers, thus Fathers Day came into being. People celebrated the third Sunday in June as Fathers Day. Childre
28、n made special sweets, or visited their fathers if they lived apart. In early times, wearing flowers was a traditional way of celebrating Fathers Day. People wore red roses to honor a father still living, and wore white flowers to honor a dead dad. When children cant visit their fathers or take them
29、 out to dinner, they send a greeting card. Traditionally, fathers prefer greeting cards that are not too sentimental(多愁善感的). Most greeting cards have strange shapes, so fathers laugh when they open them36. Who first raised the idea of Fathers Day?A. Sonora B. Smart C. Smarts wife D. Sonoras minister
30、.37. How many brothers and sisters did Sonora have altogether?A. three B. four C. five D. six38. Smart was a _ father while Sonora was a _ daughter.A. selfless, considerate B. selfless, beautiful C. clever, diligent D. perfect, sentimental39. What was the traditional way of celebrating Fathers Day i
31、n early times?A. Visiting fathers B. Taking fathers out to dinnerC. Sending fathers greeting cards D. Wearing flowers440. Most people send their fathers greeting cards of strange shapes to _ them.A. relax B. please C. frighten D. surpriseCMost people say “yes” much more readily than “no”. A friend i
32、s moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted was a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for “reference”. But, youve just finished it after taking a who
33、le day to work hard.Many people say “yes” to these kinds of requests. They tend not to consider their own interests and feelings, and are often angry with themselves afterwards .Saying “no” requires courage and considerable practice, in fact, according to psychologists(心理学家) .“Everyone wants to be l
34、iked,” says Gabriele Steinki, a German psychologist. “Saying no risks losing the affection of the person asking the favor or even a job.”The result is that many people say “yes” just for keeping the peace. But experts say this is regrettable . Anyone should have the right to say “no”.In fact, reject
35、ing a request can even help to strengthen a relationship because it expresses a true feeling.But, for people Used to agreeing to every request, changing can be a long and uncomfortable learning process.（过程）Most people believe that “If I say no, Ill lose the affection of the person. But the affection
36、 is important to me.” This way of thinking can be replaced by this: “If he only likes me because I always do what suits him , then the price of his affection is too high in the long term.”Steinki says the key is talking to the other person to find a mutual (相互的) solution. “One needs to present the s
37、ituation from ones own point of view, and to suggest how the situation can be dealt with to the advantage of both parties. The other person must have the feeling that his interests are being considered.”When the refusal is not accepted, Steinki advises giving the reasons calmly again until the perso
38、n gets the message .41. Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no” because _.A. they dont care about their own interests and feelings. B. they dont know they will regret afterwards. C. they have already been used to saying “yes.” D. they care more about others affection.42. In the opinion of
39、experts, _ .A. people need a lot of practice to say “no”. B. people should say “yes” to keep the peace. C. saying “no” means losing a job. D. people have the right to be liked.43.According to the writer, what should you do if you want to refuse the other persons request?A. Just say you cant help him
40、. B. Say sorry to him.C. Refuse him clearly. D. Talk to the other person to find a mutual way.44.According to the writer, what should you do if your refusal is not accepted?A. Say yes to him. B. Repeat your reason for his acceptance.C. Just go away. D. Say no to him.45. What is the best title of the
41、 passage?A. You Need Courage To Say “No”. B. “Yes” More Than “No”. C Anyone Has The Right To Say “No”. D. Its Hard To Say “No”.DA good memory is a great help in learning a language. Everybody learns his own language by remembering what he hears when he is a small child, and some children like boys a
42、nd girls who live abroad with their parentsseem to learn two languages almost as easily as one. In school it is not easy to learn a second language because the pupils have so little time for it, and they are busy with other subjects, too. Our mind is rather like a camera, but it takes photos not onl
43、y of what we see but of what we feel, hear, smell and taste. When we take a real photo with a camera, there is much to do before the photo is finished and ready to show to our friends. In the same way there is much work to be done before we can keep a picture forever （永远）in our mind. Memory is the d
44、iary that we all carry about with us. 46. We usually begin to learn our own language by _ it. A. speaking B. hearing C. saying D. teaching47. If you have a good _, youll have less difficulty in learning something. A. teacher B. camera C. memory D. family548. The children who live abroad with their p
45、arents can learn two languages more easily because _. A. they are very clever B. they have good teachersC. they have more chances to use these languages D. they have a better life 49. _ can take photos of what can be seen, felt, heard, smelt and tasted. A. A camera B. Memory C. A diary D. A mans min
46、d 50. Memory is _ that we keep in our mind and carry about. A. the best diary B. the best cameraC. a great help D. a beautiful picture EJason Queally is one the fastest men in the world on bicycle. But do you really call the thing in the picture a bicycle? Well, yes. Jasons human-powered (人力的) machi
47、ne, with its two wheels, is, of course, a bicycle.Every year, a very important human-powered bicycle race is held in Nevada, USA. The speed of a bike is measured (测定 ) for only 200 metres, but players take more than a kilometer to get their bikes going fast. Jason Queallys fastest speed for the 200-
48、metre race was 103.5 kilometres an hour. As this years race, Jason failed to reach the finishing line. He was speeding along at about seventy kilometers an hour when he began to lose control (控制) of his bike. When he tried to slow down, it began to smoke. Soon the inside of his bike was filled with smoke. He couldnt see, and he couldnt breathe. At seventy kilometers an h
