湖北省黄冈中学2013-2014学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题

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湖北省黄冈中学2014年春季高一期中考试
英 语 试 题
命题人：李文宏 张 红
本试卷分为四部分, 满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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’s the man’s telephone number?
A. 8890643 B. 8890634 C. 8870634
2. Which people does the woman mention?
A. British people B. French people C. Chinese people
3. Who wasn’t happy with Fred?
A. The guests B. His dad C. The man
4. What does the woman want the man to do?
A. Come to the party B. Visit her new office C. Help her buy some flowers
5. Which of the following is TRUE about Arnold?
A. He was lucky last week.
B. He passed his driver’s test.
C. He had practiced driving for a long time.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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。听每段对话或独白前，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What gift does the man give Jane?
A. A dog B. A T-shirt C. A skirt
7. Who has made the shirt for Jane?
A. The man B. Her mother C. Her grandmother
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How is the man?
A. Lucky B. Busy C. Uncomfortable

9. Who is the woman?
A. The man’s friend B. The man’s sister C. The man’s teacher
10. What will the man do next week?
A. Visit the woman B. Move away C. Take a test
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When will the man go shopping?
A. On Saturday morning B. On Saturday afternoon C. On Sunday morning
12. What does the man promise to do?
A. Make some chocolate cakes B. Come to lunch on Saturday C. Come to tea on Sunday
13. On what day may the man get his salary raised?
A. Monday B. Tuesday C. Thursday
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. When did Jack and Michelle become friends?
A. In high school B. At university C. While in China
15. What’s Michelle like in the man’s opinion?
A. She’s pretty B. She’s smart C. She’s shy
16. What do Michelle and her friends usually do together while in Australia?
A. Sing or listen to music B. Drink coffee C. Go shopping
17. How does Michelle keep in touch with her friends in China now?
A. By phoning them B. By writing letters C. By sending e-mails
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. At which distance do Americans feel most comfortable when talking?
A. At a distance of about 15 centimeters
B. At a distance of about 50 centimeters
C. At a distance of about 75 centimeters
19. According to the talk, how do Americans often express themselves when talking?
A. With their hands B. With their eyes C. With their shoulders
20. What do Americans think polite if they disagree with what others are saying?
A. Leaving the place B. Changing the topic C. Remaining quiet

第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：多项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. Both students and parents appreciate the great importance the school has to eyesight protection.
A. tied B. attached C. devoted D. adapted
22. My experience ought to be a warning to those who are too in their own opinions.
A. independent B. logical C. artificial D. confident
23. Harry, you can’t go out since you haven’t finished your homework; , a heavy rain is upon us tonight.
A. in addition B. in return C. above all D. after all
24. The incident a chain of events which led to the outbreak of World War I.
A. brought up B. cut down C. set off D. sorted out
25. —Any advice for me?
—You’d better the timetable to see when the train leaves.
A. consult B. perform C. inspect D. spot
26. I am angry with Harry because he tends to any suggestion I make in meetings.
A. forgive B. discount C. digest D. limit
27. When I was a little boy, I lived in a small fishing village. The visit to it reminded me of the
of my childhood.
A. views B. scenes C. scenery D. sights
28. —Jack can’t fix his mind on his lessons recently.
—Yes, that might why he did so badly in the last test.
A. rely on B. belong to C. account for D. call for
29. Although twenty years have passed since that night, I can still remember everything about it very clearly .
A. indeed B. universally C. obviously D. totally
30. All the plans are meant for a(n) concern for the disabled people badly in need of help.
A. energetic B. genuine C. attractive D. familiar

第二节：完形填空（共20小题; 每小题1分, 满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和Ｄ）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Many of the tourists on board had begun bargaining with the tradesmen, but I decided not to buy anything. I had no sooner got off the 31 than I was stopped by a man who wanted to 32 me a diamond ring. I had no 33 of buying one , but I could not deny the fact that I was 34 by the size of the diamonds. Some of them were as 35 as marbles (玻璃球). The man tried to 36 that the diamonds were real. As 37 walked past a shop, he held a diamond 38 against the window and made a deep impression in the 39 . It took me over half an hour to get rid of him.
The next man to 40 me was selling expensive pens and watches. I 41 one of the pens closely. It certainly looked 42 . At the base of the gold cap(笔帽), the words “made in the USA” had been clearly 43 . The man said that the pen was worth £50, but as a special 44 , he would let me have it for £30. I 45 my head and held up five fingers indicating that I was willing to pay £5. Gesturing wildly, the man acted as if he found my 46 shocking, but he eventually 47 the price to £10. Shrugging(耸肩) my shoulders, I began to walk away. A moment later, he ran after me and thrust(硬塞给) the pen 48 my hands. Though he kept throwing up his arms in despair, he 49 accepted the £5 I gave him. I felt especially pleased with my wonderful 50 —until I got back to the ship. No matter how hard I tried, it was impossible to fill this beautiful pen with ink!
31. A. ship B. train C. plane D. bus
32. A. show B. sell C. buy D. give
33. A. money B. habit C. experience D. intention
34. A. ashamed B. impressed C. moved D. cheated
35. A. colorful B. big C. heavy D. small
36. A. prove B. explain C. instruct D. perform
37. A. they B. he C. we D. people
38. A. sharply B. quickly C. slowly D. forcefully
39. A. window B. shop C. glass D. door
40. A. come near B. call on C. find out D. look for
41. A. tasted B. examined C. noticed D. watched
42. A. expensive B. valuable C. natural D. real
43. A. marked B. signed C. found D. recognized
44. A. feeling B. favour C. reason D. present
45. A. shook B. nodded C. held D. touched
46. A. decision B. answer C. offer D. solution
47. A. reduced B. gave C. suggested D. had
48. A. towards B. at C. to D. into
49. A. angrily B. disappointedly C. willingly D. clearly
50. A. experience B. bargain C. advice D. balance

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题;每小题2分；满分40分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项并在答题卡上涂黑。
A
Nelson Mandela was a figure of international fame, and many details of his life and career were public knowledge. But here are four things you may not have known about the late South African leader.
1. He was a boxing fan.
In his youth, Nelson Mandela enjoyed boxing and long-distance running. Even during the 27 years he spent in prison, he would exercise every morning. “I did not enjoy the violence of boxing so much as the science of it. I was curious by how one moved one’s body to protect oneself, how one used a strategy both to attack and retreat, how one paced oneself over a match,” he wrote in his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom.
2. His original name was not Nelson.
Rolihlahla Mandela was nine years old when a teacher at the primary Methodist school where he was studying in Qunu, South Africa, gave him an English name “Nelson” in accordance with the custom to give all school children Christian names.
3. He forgot his glasses when he was released from prison.
Mr. Mandela’s release on 11 February 1990 followed years of political pressure against apartheid (种族隔离). Mr. Mandela’s reading glasses stayed behind in prison when Mr. Mandela and his then-wife Winnie were taken to the centre of Cape Town to address a huge and exciting crowd. But when he pulled out the text of his speech, he realized he had forgotten his glasses and had to borrow Winnie’s.
4. He had his own law firm, but it took him years to get a law degree.
Mr. Mandela studied law on and off for 50 years from 1939, failing about half the courses he took. A two-year diploma(学位证书) in law on top of his university degree allowed him to practice, and in August 1952, he and Oliver Tambo set up South Africa’s first black law firm, Mandela and Tambo, in Johannesburg. He kept on studying hard to finally secure a law degree while in prison in 1989.
51. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Nelson Mandela’s life in the prison. B. The achievements of Nelson Mandela.
C. Nelson Mandela’s hobbies and career. D. Unknown things about Nelson Mandela.
52. Why did Nelson Mandela love boxing?
A. Because he wanted to be a boxer.
B. Because he enjoyed the violence of boxing.
C. Because he appreciated the strategy in boxing.
D. Because he had nothing else to do in the prison.
53. What happened to Mandela when he was about to give the speech?
A. He broke his glasses into pieces. B. He had to use his wife’s glasses.
C. He left his own glasses at home. D. His wife wanted to borrow his glasses.
54. Which of the following is False according to the passage?
A. Nelson Mandela was not his original name.
B. Nelson Mandela was the name given by his teacher.
C. Nelson Mandela had been studying the law nonstop for 50 years.
D. Nelson Mandela had started his own law firm before he got a law degree.

B
It is a long time since I took up teaching. During my teaching career, I often ask my student to read the text until they can recite them, and I tell them that recitation is an important part of their homework. However, some of my students are tired of doing so, thinking that it is both hard and useless. They argue that it takes a long time to recite a text from memory and text itself never appears in a test paper.
In my opinion, it naturally takes time to recite a text, but it is worth doing so. When you are able to recite a text, you are sure to be familiar with the words and expressions. When you need them in reading or writing or doing exercises, they will come to your mind quickly, and so you will give quick response to all kinds of language situation. How can we say that it is useless?
Besides, many students complain that they soon forget what they were once able to recite. This is true, but you don’t need to worry. While you are reading and forgetting the texts, your language level is being raised. Sure you don’t remember your Chinese texts that you once read in the primary school, but now you are able to read novels and newspaper. So, recitation of the texts will help you improve your language ability.
55. What do the students think about the teacher’s advice?
A. The English teacher tries his best to help them with English.
B. The English teacher is very kind to them.
C. The English teacher should let them study on their own.
D. The English teacher asks them to do something useless.
56. According to the text, which of the following is correct?
A. The teacher thinks the students are too naughty to learn English well.
B. The students say that they often forget the words.
C. The students think they spend a lot of time in reciting the texts and get nothing.
D. The students take no interest in English.
57. When the students are against his suggestion, the writer_______.
A. often criticizes them
B. patiently explains to them why they should recite the texts
C. wants to give up his idea
D. is afraid that he is criticized by the headmaster.
58. Why does the writer suggest that the students recite the text?
A. Reciting the texts can improve the ability of applying English.
B. Reciting the texts is the best way of learning English.
C. The students should remember all the texts that the teacher has taught them.
D. Reciting the texts can greatly improve the classroom teaching.


C
You have probably heard of the Mozart effect. It’s the idea that if children or even babies listen to music composed by Mozart, they will become more intelligent. A quick Internet search reveals plenty of products to assist you in the task. Whatever your age there are CDs and books to help you taste the power of Mozart’s music, but when it comes to scientific evidence that it can make you more clever, the picture is more mixed.
The phrase “the Mozart effect” was made up in 1991, but it was a study described two years later in the journal Nature that sparked real media and public interest about the idea that listening to classical music somehow improves the brain. It is one of those ideas that sound reasonable. Mozart was undoubtedly a genius himself; his music is complex and there is a hope that if we listen to enough of it ,we’ll become more intelligent.
The idea took off, with thousands of parents playing Mozart to their children, and in 1998 Zell Miller, the Governor of the state of Georgia in the US, even asked for money to be set aside in the state budget so that every newborn baby could be sent a CD of classical music. It was not just babies and children who were exposed to Mozart’s music on purpose, even an Italian farmer proudly explained that the cows were played Mozart three times a day to help them to produce better milk.
I’ll leave the debate on the impact on milk yield to farmers, but what about the evidence that listening to Mozart makes people more intelligent? More research was carried out but an analysis of sixteen different studies confirmed that listening to music does lead to a temporary improvement in the ability to handle shapes mentally, but the benefits are short-lived and it doesn’t make us more intelligent.
59. What can we learn from paragraph 1?
A. Mozart composed many musical pieces for children.
B. Children listening to Mozart will be more intelligent.
C. There are few products on the Internet about Mozart’s music.
D. There is little scientific evidence to support Mozart effect.
60. The underlined sentence in paragraph3 suggests that .
A. people were strongly against the idea
B. the idea was accepted by many people
C. Mozart played an important part in people’s life
D. the US government helped promote the idea
61. What is the author’s attitude towards the Mozart effect?
A. Favorable B. Objective（客观的）
C. Doubtful D. Positive
62. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Listening to Mozart, necessary? B. What music is beneficial?
C. What is the Mozart effect? D. To be or not to be?
D
During adolescence (青春期), peers (同龄人) play a large part in a young person’s life and typically replace family as the center of a teen’s social activities. Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked or because they worry that other kids may make fun of them if they don’t go along with the group. Others may go along because they are curious to try something new that others are doing. The idea that “everyone’s doing it” may influence some kids to leave their better judgment, or their common sense, behind. 
As children grow, develop, and move into early adolescence, contacts with one’s peers and the attraction of peer identification (认同) increases. As pre-adolescents begin rapid physical, emotional and social changes, they begin to question adult standards and the need for parental guidance. They find it good to turn for advice to friends who understand— friends who are in the same position themselves. By trying new things and testing their ideas with their peers, there is less fear of being laughed at.
There are two levels of peer pressure. The first is in the large group: for most teens a school or a youth group are examples. This is the situation that gets the most attention. The second is in the close relationship with one or several best friends. This is the situation that is sometimes disregarded. The large group puts a general pressure on its members. It sets the standard for clothing, music, entertainment, and “political correctness”. The pressure can be avoided by keeping quiet or by putting on the appearance of agreement.
63. Why can’t some children follow their common sense?
A. Because they want to be liked by everybody.
B. Because they don’t want to make fun of others.
C. Because they are curious about their new friends.
D. Because they think all the children will do the same.
64. When in pre-adolescence, who may children ask for suggestions?
A. Parents B. Teachers C. Friends D. Classmates
65. Which word can replace the underlined word disregarded in the last paragraph?
A. unnoticed B. mentioned C. disagreed D. avoided
66. What might be discussed in the following paragraph?
A. The reasons of peer pressure. B. The advantages of peer pressure.
C. Peer pressure from close friends. D. Peer pressure from a youth group.



E
A friend of mine, in response to a conversation we were having about the injustices of life, asked me the question, “Who said life was going to be fair, or that it was even meant to be fair?” Her question was a good one. It reminded me of something I was taught as a youngster: Life isn’t fair. It’s disappointing, but it’s absolutely true. One of the mistakes many of us make is that we feel sorry for ourselves, or for others, thinking that life should be fair, or that someday it will be. It’s not and it won’t.
One of the nice things about surrendering (屈从) to the fact that life isn’t fair is that it keeps us from feeling sorry for ourselves by encouraging us to do the very best we can with what we have. We know it’s not “life’s job” to make everything perfect, it’s our own challenge. Surrendering to this fact also keeps us from feeling sorry for others because we are reminded that everyone is dealt a different hand; everyone has unique strengths and problems in the process of growing up, facing the reality and making decisions; and everyone has those times that they feel unfairly treated.
The fact that life isn’t fair doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do everything in our power to improve our own lives or the world as a whole. On the contrary, it suggests that we should. When we don’t recognize or admit that life isn’t fair, we tend to feel pity for others and for ourselves. Pity, of course, is a self-defeating emotion that does nothing for anyone, except to make everyone feel worse than they already do. When we do recognize that life isn’t fair, however, we feel compassion (热情) for others and for ourselves. And compassion is a heartfelt emotion that delivers loving-kindness to everyone it touches. The next time you find yourself thinking about the injustices of the world, try reminding yourself of this very basic fact. You may be surprised that it can persuade you out of self-pity and into helpful action.
67. The writer thought of his friend’s question as a good one because _______.
A. like his friend, he also thought life was unfair
B. it made him recall something during his childhood
C. he also wanted to know who held such an opinion
D. he learned something from the question as a youngster
68. Surrendering to the fact that life isn’t fair will ________.
A. keep us from making everything perfect
B. encourage us to try our best and stop us feeling pity
C. make us feel pity for others and for ourselves
D. keep us from doing everything in our power
69. The second paragraph of the passage mainly tells us that ________.
A. we should not surrender to the life
B. it’s nice to surrender to the life
C. it’s nice to accept the injustice of life
D. we should not feel sorry for everything
70. In the last paragraph, “this very basic fact” refers to the fact that _______.
A. you should not pity for others B. pity is a self-defeating emotion
C. compassion is heartfelt emotion D. life isn’t and won’t be fair
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分50分)
第一节：完成句子（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示,用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上相应题号后。
71. The students Jack when the teacher came in. (trick)
当老师进来的时候，学生们在开杰克的玩笑。
72. You your bike to me. I have already borrowed one. (lend)
你不必借给我自行车了，我已经借了一辆。
73. Some of the girls today do not want to depend on themselves, rich men. (look)
现在许多女孩不想依靠她们自己，盼望嫁给富人。
74. If , I will attend their wedding. (permit)
如果时间允许，我会参加他们的婚礼。
75. Eating habits have been highly valued nowadays, so a growing number of people
a balanced diet in the past few years. (benefit)
现在饮食习惯被高度重视，所以越来越多的人在过去几年从平衡的饮食中受益。
76. You too much fried chicken, which has caused your health problems. (should)
你不应该吃太多炸鸡，它已导致了你的健康问题。
77. This is the person at yesterday’s meeting. (apologize)
这就是他在昨天的会议上道歉的那个人。
78. His mother is in poor health, which is . (concerned)
他妈妈身体不好，这就是他所担心的。
79. He has moved into a house, the door west. (face)
他已搬进了门朝西的一座房子里。
80. He didn’t understand what I said. That is (stare)
他没有明白我所说的话。那就是他为什么盯着我的原因。

第二节 短文写作 （共1题，满分30 分）
请根据以下提示，并结合你生活中的具体事例，用英语写一篇短文。
You will never change your life until you change something you do every day. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.
注意：①文章开头已给出，无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语；
②除诗歌外，文体不限；
③文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称；
④词数为120左右。
Some of our daily behaviors reflect our attitude towards life. What our life will be like is based on what we actually do at present.
湖北省黄冈中学2014年春季高一年级期中考试英语答案
Text 1
W: Hi! Is that 8890643?
M: No. This is 8870634.
Text 2
M: How do westerners greet each other? Can you give me an example?
W: French people kiss each other “hello” and “goodbye”.
Text 3
M: Why was Fred scolded by his dad?
W: You didn’t notice? He just sat in front of the guests with his feet pointing at them.
Text 4
W: Dennis and I are having a house-warming party for the new house. I was wondering if you would like to come.
M: Oh, that sounds great. Can I bring anything?
W: If you bring a bottle of wine, that would be fine.
Text 5
W: I heard that Arnold failed his driver’s test last week. Is it true?
M: Yes, it is. And it’s really a shame. He had been practicing for a long time.
Text 6
M: Happy birthday, Jane! Here is a gift for you. I hope you like it.
W: Thank you. What a lovely dog! How did you know I love this?
M: It’s a secret. You look so beautiful today. Your new shirt goes well with your skirt.
W: Thank you. Maybe you don’t believe it, but it was made by my grandmother.
Text 7
W: Hello, haven’t seen you ages. Have you moved away?
M: No. I was busy, and had almost no time to meet friends.
W: What are you busy with? Preparing for a test?
M: I’m supposed to take a national mathematics test next week.
W: What a surprise! Have you prepared well enough?
M: Not really. I still have some questions which I need to ask teachers about.
W: Well, then do your best, and I wish you good luck.
Text 8
M: Hello, 75610.
W: Hello, Dennis. Are you still coming to lunch on Saturday?
M: Well, you know I’m having a party in the evening. I’m going shopping for it in the morning, so there isn’t much time.
W: Never mind. Well, come to tea on Sunday.
M: There’s a special TV program I want to watch. I think it’s on at about 5:30.
W: That’s all right. Come and watch it here. I’ll make one of my chocolate cakes.
M: Who can resist your cakes? Fine, tea on Sunday then.
W: Good, and good luck on Tuesday. I hope you get your salary raised.
M: Thank you.
Text 9
M: Hey, who’s this guy standing next to you, Michelle?
W: His name is Jack Wang. We have been friends since we were in high school in Australia.
M: What’s he like?
W: He’s very smart and funny. He’s very interesting to talk to.
M: It seems that you’re quite similar to each other.
W: You think I’m smart? Oh, thanks, David.
M: You must have lots of new friends while studying abroad?
W: Of course. I know lots of people. And some of them are my close friends now.
M: Where can you meet new friends?
W: I meet a lot of people at parties. I sometimes meet people when I’m eating out and shopping.
M: What do you and your friends usually do together?
W: We like to sing at KTV, or we listen to music at my house. Sometimes, we go to a coffee shop near our university.
M: How do you deep in touch with your friends in China?
W: well, I sent letters, but now we send e-mails to each other every week. It’s quite convenient.
Text 10
The distance at which two people stand when having a conversation varies from culture to culture. Studies have shown that most Americans feel uncomfortable if they stand too close to others when talking. They feel most comfortable at a distance of about 50 centimeters.
Another social custom is that Americans, like many other people, often express themselves with their hands when talking. They may show a conversation, or they may pat a child’s head to show their affection for the child.
Many Americans find silence uncomfortable. They will talk continually to fill any pause in a conversation even if it lasts only for a moment. If you are silent for long periods of time, they will do their best to include you in their conversation. However, if they disagree with what you are saying, they remain quiet. It only means that they consider it impolite to argue further.
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21-25 BDACA 26-30 BBCAB
31-35 ABDBB 36-40 ACDCA 41-45 BDABA 46-50 CADCB
51-54 DCBC 55-58 DCBA 59-62 DBCA 63-66 DCAC 67-70 ABCD
71. were playing a trick / tricks on
72. needn’t lend / don’t need to lend
73. looking forward to marrying
74. time permits
75. have benefited from
76. shouldn’t have eaten
77. to whom he apologized/(who/whom) he apologized to
78. what he is concerned about
79. of which faces
80. why he stared at me/the reason why he stared at me

31. A 根据文章倒数第二句中的until I got back to the ship 可知此处应选A 项。
32. B 依据全文内容可知此时许多小商贩在“卖”东西，不是“展示”，更不是“买”。
33. D 从后面的内容可知，此时我没有买东西的“打算，意图”。
34. B 从上下文可看出，一开始我没有买的想法，但后来钻石的“大”给我留下了印象。
35. B 从前面的the size和后面的marbles可知此处应选big。
36. A 根据上下文的描述，小贩不厌其烦地劝说就是为了证明钻石是真的。
37. C 从上下文可看出，在这段时间里小贩一直跟着我，所以应该是“我们”一起经过商店。
38. D 小贩拿着钻石在窗户上“用力地”敲打来证明钻石是真的。
39. C 上文提到窗户，故应是在“玻璃上”留下痕迹。
40. A 根据上文可知，此处应是“靠近、走近我”。
41. B 由下文可知，此处指“仔细检查”。
42. D 在此种场合买东西，游客一般都担心买到假的。
43. A 上文讲的“words”应该是标记（mark）在笔帽上。
44. B 根据下文钢笔的价格可知此处是“特别的优惠”。
45. A 我此时与小贩讨价还价，故用shake表示摇头反对对方的价格。
46. C offer意为“出价”，此处指我的出价令小贩震惊。
47. A 由上下文可知，此处应该是表示“降价到10英镑”。
48. D thrust sth. into sth. “将某物硬塞入……”，为固定用法，此处体现了卖方不情愿又不得不卖的心理。
49. “Though…despair”，故此处应是与in despair意思相反的“乐意地”，故用willingly。
50. B bargain在本句中意为“便宜货”。