1、2019学年第一学期高一英语期中考试试卷（2019.11）（满分：100分 考试时间：90分钟）I. Listening Comprehension (16%)Section A (10分) Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions wil
2、l be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At 9:13 B. At 9:15 C. At 9:30 D. At 9:502. A. Outing B. Chatting online C. Hobbies D. Communicati
3、ng3.A.ToseeMr.Black. B. To give road direction. C. To buy some books. D. To give a lecture.4. A. At a theatre. B. At a booking office. C. At a railway station. D. At a restaurant.5. A. Teacher and student. B.Colleagues. C. Husband and wife. D. Classmates.6.A.Shestaysathome. B. She goes to the store.
4、C .Shegoesforawalk. D.Shegoestobuyanewspaper.7.A.Thewomanshouldnotgotoher room. B.Thewomanshouldgetaraincoat.C.Thewomanshouldnotwaitforhim. D.Thewomanshouldnotbothertoget the umbrella.8.A.Theygoouttoeatatarestaurant. B.Theygotoseeamovie.C. They visit closerelatives. D.Theycelebrateitathome.9.A.Thema
5、nshouldconsumelesssalt. B. The man shouldvisithisdoctor.C.Themanshouldaddmoredairyproducts(奶制品)tohisdiet. D. The man shouldeat fewerfatty food.10. A.Theteacherpostponed(推迟)themeeting. B.Therewont beatesttoday. C.Thestudentswillbeattendingthemeeting. D.ThestudentstookanEnglishtestthatafternoon.Sectio
6、n B （6分）Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on y
7、our paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A.Hewas attracted into the forest by a kangaroo.B.Helosthiswaywhile wandering to pick flowers.C.Hewastakenbybadpersonsformoney.D.He was arrested(逮捕) b
8、y the police.12.A.Hewasfoundinakangaroozoo.B.Hewasfoundbyapolicehelicopter.C.Hewasfoundnotfar from their camping place.D.Hewasfoundnearhisschool.13.A.Akangaroosleptbyhimtogivehimwarmth.B.Apasser-bygavehimthickblanket.C.He got lost with heavyclothesonhim.D. Hestartedafireintheforesttokeep warm.Questi
9、ons 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A.Theywerefishingonaboat. B.Theywerewatchingthedolphin.C. Theywereplayingwiththedolphin. D.Theywerecooking a fish.15.A.Becausethefishcantbeeaten. B.Becausetheythoughtthedolphinwantedthefishitself.C.Becausetheydidntlikethefish.D.Becausetheywante
10、dtosharethefishwithothers.16.A.Theydonatedthefish.B.Theyreturnedthefishtotheocean.C. They cooked the fish as dinner.D.Theygavethefishtopeopleonthebeach.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20%)Section A (10分)Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and gram
11、matically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.London.Londonwasonceknownasacityoffog. Atthattime,manyLondonersdidnotexpect that their city _17_ (change) for thebetter.However
12、, rarely_18_ (see)inLondon, heavyfogisnow no longer one of the problems.Asacitywithalonghistory,Londonhasalsogonethroughmanychanges.Thedaysare gone_19_horse-drawncarriageswereacommonsightinthestreet.NowLondonisfamous_20_itsexcellentundergroundserviceandthereddouble-deckershavebecome_21_symboloftheci
13、ty. Thesecondhalfofthe21 centurysaw greatchangesinthecity.Skyscrapershave sprungup; businesscentersarealsogrowingfast. However,Londonhaskept_22_heart.Peoplecanstillenjoythemselveswithacupofteain ConventGarden (科文特加登广场).Someofthenarrowroads_23_leadtochurchesarestillthere, _24_ (take)peoplebacktoLondo
14、nsolddays._25_ therearesuchconcernsasheavytraffic, crowdedshopsanddirtystreetsinsomeareas,tomanypeople,Londonremains_26_(interesting)andwonderfulcityintheworld.Section B（10分）Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is
15、one word more than you need.A. abandoned B. avoid C. normal D. experts E. guarantee F. impression G. confused H. signal I. reflected J. adequate K. hesitation People think meals taste better if they are expensive. According to scientists, meals which are expensive _27_ better taste than if it is off
16、ered for a smaller price. The _28_ think that people tend to associate cost with quality and this changes their _29_ of how food tastes.Scientists at Cornell University in New York studied the eating habits of 139 people enjoying an Italian buffet (自助餐) in a restaurant. The price of the food was set
17、 by the researchers at either $4 or $8 for the all-you-can-eat meal. Customers were asked to _30_ how good the food tasted, the quality of the restaurant and to leave their names.The experiment 31 that the people who paid $8 for the food enjoyed their meal 11 percent more than those who ate the “che
18、aper” buffet. Most of them ate up all the food to _32_ waste. However, without _33_, those who ate cheaper ones _34_ a lot on their plates, refusing to eat them up. Since both groups actually ate around the same quantity of food in total, the researchers felt _35_ with the result, considering that i
19、t may be probably _36_ for every consumer to think what is cheap is not good, what is good is not cheap.III Reading Comprehension（45%）Section A （15分）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase th
20、at best fits the context.When a student takes notes in a lecture, he has to do four things. First of all, he has to understand what is said_37_a speaker says, a student cant stop him in order to look up a new word or check a(n) _38_ sentence pattern. The second thing the student has to do is to _39_
21、 what is important in the lecture. Often, the lecturer_40_ this directly or indirectly. If he says The next point is important, the student will have_41_ difficulty. The lecturer may, however, use a more informal _42_. A sentence such as This is the crunch , meaning this is the really important poin
22、t, will often cause _43_ Many lecturers pause(暂停), or speak more slowly and loudly when they are making an important point. If the student cant _44_ these indirect signals, hell find it difficult to decide what is important. The third task that_45_ the student is that he has to write down the import
23、ant points. There are two more problems here_46_ deciding what is important. One is speed. The other is clarity (清晰). The student should use_47_forms, write down the important information words and write one point on each line. He ought to, if possible, choose a moment to write when the lecturer isn
24、t giving _48_ information. Finally, the students notes must show the _49_ between the different points he has written down. If he makes good use of spacing and underlining, together with the use of _50_ signs and the numbering of points, he will be able to understand the content of the lecture more
25、_51_.( )37. A. like B. since C. as D. for( )38. A. senior B. effective C. unfamiliar D. wonderful( )39. A. decide B. examine C. attachD. desire( )40. A. writes B. orders C. signalsD. organizes( )41. A. little B. few C. a littleD. a few( )42. A. sort B. style C. sightD. remark( )43. A. assistance B.
26、respect C. difficulty D. stress( )44.A. recognize B. apply C. acceptD. overlook( )45.A. maintain B. attracts C. access D. faces( )46.A. in addition to B. except C. more than D. rather than( )47.A. balanced B. attractive C. long D. short( )48.A. vital B. unrelated C. unimportant D. unnecessary( )49.A
27、. constructions B. collections C. connectionsD. perseverance( )50.A. regular B. twisted C. basic D. civilized( )51.A. easily B. unconsciously C. naturally D. sincerelySection B（ 30分，每题2分）Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statemen
28、ts. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)We often use gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that the gestures can be understood in different ways.It is true t
29、hat a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English literature, a phrase like “he went pale and began to tremble” suggests that the man is either very afraid or he has j
30、ust got a very big shock. However, “he opened his eyes wide” is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise. In Chinese, surprise can be described in a phrase like “they stretched out their tongues!” “Stretching out your tongue” in English is an insulting gesture or express
31、es strong dislike.Even in the same culture, people differ in their ability to understand and express feelings. Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear, anger, love and happiness on peoples faces. Other studies show that older people usually find i
32、t easier to understand body language than younger people do.52. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. We can easily understand what peoples gestures mean.B. Words can be better understood by older people.C. Gestures can be understood by most people but words are not.D. It is dif
33、ficult to tell what peoples gestures really mean sometimes.53. Peoples facial expressions may be misunderstood in different cultures because_.A. people of different sexes may understand a gesture differentlyB. people speaking different languages have different facial expressionsC. people of differen
34、t ages may have different interpretations.D. people from different cultures have different meanings about some facial expressions.54. From the passage, we can conclude that _.A. gestures can be used to express feelingsB. gestures can be more effectively used than words to express feelingsC. words ar
35、e often more difficult to understand than gesturesD. gestures are used as frequently as words to express feelings55. The best title for this passage can be_ .A. Gestures B. Feelings C. Gestures and Feelings D. Culture and Understanding(B) CHOOSE YOUR VIRGINIARock House MuseumTake a journey through h
36、istory with a visit to the exciting museum and historic sites of Wytheville . The Rock House Museum offers glimpses into daily life in the 19th century . The museum is part of the 50 structures featured in Wythevilles Historic Walking Tour . 540/233-3330 .Grand CavernsGrand Caverns is Americas oldes
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38、ctive（互动）museum of news . Visitors can be reporters or television newscasters , see todays news as it happens on a block-long video news wall , and be taken behind the scenes to see how news is made . The News museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a. m.5 p. m. You can visitwww. News museum
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40、ty block of restored gardens . Tea and ginger cookies served . 540/373-3381 .Virginia BeachVirginia Beach offers 11 000 hotel / motel rooms , plus cottages and campgrounds . Enjoy miles of clean beaches and a variety of family attractions . Fine restaurants , various shopping areas , exciting nightl
41、ife , and special events are offered throughout the year . 800/822-3224 .56. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage ?A. To attract tourists to Virginia.B. To encourage people to settle in Virginia.C. To introduce historic sites in Virginia.D. To give people a general description of Virg
42、inia.57. In what way is The News Museum different from Rock House Museum?A. It is larger B. It is more exiting.C. Visitors can act in it. D. Visitors can see more in it.58. Which of the following is NOT a fact when tourists are visiting the Virginia Beach?A. Tourists can camp in the open air.B. Tour
43、ists can enjoy some special events thereC. Tourists can not go there in their own carsD. Tourists can enjoy themselves on the clean beach(C)Brave Frenchman Found Half-way Around the World(NEW YORK) A French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two-year-old girl in Manhattan said he didnt think twic
44、e before diving into the freezing East River.Tuesdays Daily News said 29-year who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday.He lifted the little girl out of the water after she fell off the bank at the South Street Scaport museum. He handed the girl to her father ,David Anderson, who had
45、dived in after him.“I didnt think at all,” Duret told the Daily News. “ It happened very fast. I reacted very fast.”Duret, an engineer on vacation ,was walking with his girlfriend along the pier(码头)when he saw something falling into the water .He thought it was a doll, but realized it was a child wh
46、en he approached the river. In an instant ,he took off his coat and jumped into the water.When he reached the girl, she appeared lifeless, he said . Fortunately, when she was out of the water, she opened her eyes.Anderson said his daughter slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his camera. An am
47、bulance came later for her, said Duret, who was handed dry clothes from cookers. Duret caught a train with his girlfriend shortly after.The rescue happened on the day before he left for France. Duret said he didnt realize his tale of heroism he was leaving the next morning .“I dont really think Im a
48、 hero,” said Duret. “Anyone would do the same thing.”59. Why was Duret in NewYork?A. To meet his girlfriend B. To work as an engineerC. To spend his holiday D. To visit the Andersons.60. What did Duret do shortly after the ambulance came?A. He was interviewed by a newspaperB. He asked his girlfriend
49、 for his dry clothesC. He went to the hospital in the ambulanceD. He disappeared from the spot quickly61. Who dived after Duret into the river to save the little girl?A. David Anderson B. a passer-by C. his girlfriend D. a taxi driver.62. When was duet most probably found to be the very hero?A.the d
50、ay when he was leaving for home.B. a couple of days after the girl was rescuedC. the first day when he was in New YorkD. the same day when he was interviewed.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only on
51、ce. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.If you like classical music, you must know Li Yundi. _63_.Although Li Yundi was not born into a musicians family, he took an interest in music at an early age. When he was three years old, his parents bought him an accordion(手风琴). _64_. He stu
52、died with Tan Jianmin, a music professor in China, and mastered the instrument by the age of four. Only one year later, he won the top prize at the Chongqing Childrens Accordion Competition. _65_. He began to study piano at seven and made up his mind to become a professional pianist. Li Yundi acted
53、strictly on his own; therefore, his progress was amazing. _66_. Anyway, his efforts are rewarded. Now, he becomes popular both at home and overseas. IV. Translation (9% 2+2+2+3) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1. 在黑暗中看书对视力有害。（damage）
54、2. 这封信让我想起那个有责任感的男孩。(remind)3. 他正在专心准备那场英语演讲比赛。(concentrate)4. 很多稀有动物已经灭绝，因此我们必须更加注意保持生态平衡。（pay）V. Guided Writing（10%） Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你叫李平，你的朋友Jack最近要来上海旅游。请谈谈你打算带他去哪里玩，怎么去，为什么要去这些地方。你的内容须包括：1. 游玩景点的简介；
55、2. 如何去这些地方；3. 为什么要去这些地方参观，理由是什么。提示：The Oriental TV Pearl Tower The Bund The Shanghai MuseumThe Peoples Square2019学年第一学期高一年级英语期中考试答案Listening:15 CCADB 6 10 BDCDB1116 BCA BBCGrammar & Vocabulary17. would change 18. seen 19. when 20. for 21.a 22. its 23. which/that 24. taking 25. Although 26. themost i
56、nteresting27. E 28. D 29. F 30. H 31. I 32. B 33. K 34. A 35. G 36. CCloze:37- 41 C C A C A 4246 B C A D A47-51 D A C A AReading:(A) 52-55 DDAC(B) 56-58 ACC(C) 59- 62 CDAASection C 63-66 CBAETranslation：1. Reading in the dark does damage to your eyesight. 2. This letter reminds me of the responsible boy. 3. He is concentrating on preparing for the English speech contest.4. Many rare animals have become extinct / have died out, so we must pay more attention to keeping the balance of nature.Writing:略
