2019-2020年高一上学期期末考试英语试题（尖子班） Word版含答案.doc

2019-2020年高一上学期期末考试英语试题（尖子班） Word版含答案Part Listening prehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. How often does the man go to work by bus? A. Three times a week. B. Twice a week. C. Once a week.2. With whom does the man usually share a car? A. The woman. B. His colleague. C. His neighbor.Conversation 23. Whose birthday is on Saturday? A. Bills. B. Annes. C. Marys.4. Where will the party be? A. At the womans place. B. In a restaurant. C. At a big place outdoors.Conversation 35. What kind of book does the man want to buy? A. A book on art.B. A book on history.C. A book on law.6. What will the man do next? A. Write down his phone number. B. Call the woman. C. Leave the bookstore.Conversation 47. What does the man want to do in the beginning? A. Go skating.B. Go skiing.C. Go swimming.8. What does the man think of the woman? A. She is too lazy. B. She has done too much shopping recently.C. She does too much window-shopping.9. Who will go shopping with the woman? A. The man.B. Lily.C. Herself alone.Conversation 510. What did the woman just finish doing? A. She had a class. B. She went to the library. C. She went to the puter center.11. How did the man know about the job? A. He received an email. B. He searched for it online. C. He received a call.12. Why would the woman be suitable for the job? A. Because of her experience. B. Because of her interest. C. Because of her talent. Conversation 613. What is the woman doing in the beginning? A. Reading a magazine. B. Listening to music. C. Watching TV.14. When was the singer in a car accident? A. In 1943. B. In 1963. C. In 1978.15. In which language did the singer sing We Are Young? A. English.B. Italian.C. German.SECTION BDirections: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE. Weather ReportCityWeather conditionLos AngelesToday: bright and 16 with a high of 27 degreesTomorrow: thunderstormsHoustonExtremely hot with a high of 17 degrees todayGet cooler 18 ChicagoA bit unfortable with 19 todayNew YorkCloudy with light 20 today in the morningClear up by early afternoonPAER TWO: LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE （45 points）Section A（15 points）Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best pletes the sentence.21. Who can think of a situation _ this idiom can be used?A. which B. that C. where D. in that22. He has two sons, _ work as chemists.A. two of whom B. both of whom C. both of which D. all of whom23.It is a waste _ money to buy that expensive coat. Youd better spend most of your money _ something important. A. of , to buy B. of, buying C. on, to buy D. On, buying24.They believe that _ they will defeat the football team.A. one day B. the other day C. any day D. either day25. He was unsuccessful, _ _?A. wasnt he B. was he C. did he D. didnt he26.A new bridge _ here. They hope to finish it next month.A. will be built B. is built C. has been built D. is being built27. Our city _ tremendous changes in the last few years. A. experimented B. has experimentedC. has experienced D. Experienced28._you have understood it, Ill continue to discuss the next point.A. Before B. If C. Now that D. Until29.- So why cant you answer my question , Jack? -Sorry , sir. I _ that you would ask me to answer it. A. dont realize B. didnt realize C. hadnt realized D. havent realized 30.He hasnt _ yet. What happened _ him?A. disappeared; to B. shown up; to C. e; for D. appeared; for31._ of the truth of the report, he told his colleagues about it.A. Convinced B. Convincing C. To convince D. Having convinced 32.When I return to the classroom, I found my pen _. A. going B. losing C. missing D. Missed33. Has Tom finished his position yet? No, he hasnt ; but he _ it this morning. So, I think he must be tired. A. wrote B. had written C. was writing D. has been writing 34. She wont be able to e next week, because she _ herself in Mount Tai then.A. enjoys B. will be enjoying C. is enjoying D. will have enjoying35.They were surprised that a child should work out the problem, _ they couldnt.A. onceB. even ifC. whileD. Sincesection B（18 points）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in blanks with a word or phrase that best fits the context. The Womans College had a very small car-park, and 36 several of the teachers and students,and many of the students boy friends had cars, so it was often difficult to find a place to 37 The head of the college, 38 name was Miss Baker, therefore had a special place in the car-park for her own car. There were white lines round it, and it had a notice(告 示，通知) 39 “Place for Head of College.” One evening, however, when Miss Baker got back to the college a few minutes before the time by which all students had to be in, she found another car in her 40 . There were two people in it, one of her girl students and a young man. Miss Baker knew that the young man would have to leave very soon, so she 41 to ask him to move his car a bit（一点点）, so that she could park 42 in the proper place for the night before going to bed. As the young mans car was close to the railing (栅栏), Miss Baker had to drive up beside it on the other side, 43 the girl was sitting. She therefore came up on this side, looked at her own window and tapped her horn (喇叭)lightly to 44 attention to the fact that she was there. The girl, who had her head on the boys shoulder（肩膀）, 45 in surprise, she was 46 more surprised when she 47 . Miss Baker say, “Excuse me, but may I change places with you?”36. A. for B. as C. with D. to37. A. stop B. drive C. stay D. park38. A. with B. which C. whose D. her39. A. said B. telling C. saying D. speaking40. A. parking place B. schoolyard C. house D. garden41. A. was B. was asking C. would begin D. decided42. A. his B. hers C. there D. where43 A. where B. because C. though D. even if44. A. draw B. pay C. pay for D. be45. A. looked out B. looked aroundC. looked down D. looked ahead46. A. further B. much C. far D. even47. A. saw B. made C. heard D. letSection C (12 points)Directions: plete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context. 48 you asked high school girls to name their favorite sports, most would probably say basketball 49 volleyball. But I am one of the few women 50 would answer : surfing(冲浪运动) is my favorite sport. But isnt that a man thing? Some people believe most boys dont like this sport. I am 31 years old this year. I started surfing about five years ago and I fell in love with 51 on the very first day. Riding the first wave was 52 best feeling I had ever experienced. When I try 53 pare(比较) surfing with other things, I find it very difficult because, 54 my life of 31 years , theres nothing like it that can train my courage and care(小心、谨慎). It involves(牵涉到) body and life, so we must be careful when you are surfing. Because nobody knows 55 will happen.PART THREE: READING PREHENSION（30 points） Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.A Mr. Black and Mr. White were two very famous artists in the city. Their drawings were also very popular in the city. But they tried to see who could draw the best picture. One day they asked an old man to be the judge. Mr. Black drew an apple tree. He put his picture in the field. Soon the birds came and tried to eat the apples. The old man saw it and said, “You have certainly won. Mr. White cannot draw so good a picture as yours. But we will go to see his picture.”They went to Mr. Whites house. There were nothing but red beautiful curtains on the wall. The old man asked, “Where is your picture, Mr. White?” He said, “Lift the curtains, and you will find my picture.” The old man tried to lift the curtains but found that they were drawn there. They were Mr. Whites picture. The old man said, “Birds thought the apples were real. Men thought the curtains were real. So Mr. White won. His picture is the best one.”56. Mr. Black and Mr. White were .A. popular stars B. wele in countryside. C. artists D. poor57. Mr. Black drew . A. an apple treeB. the best pictureC. curtainsD. birds58. The old man thought Mr. Blacks picture was good because .A. it was in the field . B. it was an apple tree C.the birds liked it D.the birds thought it was real59. Mr. Whites picture was . A. an apple treeB. curtainsC. nothingD. an old man60. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The birds came and ate the apples up.B. The old man said Mr. Whites picture was the best one at last.C. The two pictures were not so good. D. The curtains on the wall were real.BEnglish words dont stay the same. People need new words for new ideas and new inventions. Different words e into use, or older words are used in a new way.English can change by borrowing words from other languages. The word “tomato” was borrowed from Mexico, and “tea” came from China and so on . Now new space and science words are being borrowed from other countries, too. New words are formed by adding two words together. “Weekend” and “cookbook” are made up of two parts. Sometimes new words are shorter forms of older words. The word “photo” was made from “photograph” by cutting off the end of the longer word. “Plane” was made by cutting off the front part of “airplane”. The names of people and products（产品） can bee new words. Our “sandwich” was named after a man named Sandwich and “sello”（透明胶带）was a name given by the pany that first made the product.61. What is (was) the situation of English words ? . A .Keep borrowing words from other language. B. Old words cant be used C. Stay the same D. All words are shorter than older words.62. Which of the following words was taken to English from another country? A. PlaneB. SandwichC. TomatoD. Weekend63. We know from the passage that .A. new science words are shorter than the old onesB. the best way to make a new word is adding words togetherC. some new English words e from pany namesD. most new English words are borrowed from other languages64. How many ways of developing English words does the passage tell us? A. ThreeB. FourC. FiveD. Six65. The main idea of this passage is .A. that the English language is always changingB. that there are new ideas in England todayC. how people name new products and inventionsD. how the change of languages goes on in the world CAs we all know, the Dragon Boat Festival is our countrys traditional festival, but do you know there is also a Dragon Boat Festival in South Korea, which also falls on May 5 of the lunar calendar(阴历)? It has been reported that South Korea will apply to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO 联合国教科文组织) to make the celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival its own intangible cultural heritage (非物质的文化遗产). If successful, people from other countries may see the Dragon Festival as a Korean creation.As the birthplace of the yearly event more than 2,000 years ago, China is not happy with the situation. It would be a shame if another country successfully made a traditional Chinese festival part of its own cultural heritage ahead of China, said Zhou Heping, deputy(副) culture minister. The Ministry of Culture is even thinking of making its own application to UNESCO, covering all traditional Chinese festivals, including the Dragon Boat event.It is thought that the festival is held in memory of the great poet Qu Yuan (340-278 BC), who lived in the State of Chu during the Warring States Period. Qu was known to be a patriot (爱国者) and admired by ordinary people.He is said to have jumped into Miluo River, because he had lost hope in his countrys future. When people heard about Qus death, they sailed up and down the river searching for his body. They also beat the drums to frighten away the fish and threw Zongzi into the water to stop the fish touching Qu. Dragon boat racing is said to e from this search for the poets body.Over the years, the Dragon Boat Festival has spread throughout the world. In Japan and Viet Nam, as well as South Korea, the festival has mixed with and bee part of the local culture.66. The Dragon Boat Festival _.A. is also kept by South KoreaB. es from South KoreaC. was created by South KoreaD. is South Koreas cultural heritage67. What is the reaction of the Ministry of Culture to South Koreas intending to make the Dragon Boat Festival its own culture heritage?A. Fighting against South KoreaB. Telling South Korea its not right to do soC. Considering to do the similar thingD. Asking South Korea not to do so.68. What is the purpose of the Dragon Boat Festivals being held?A. In memory of Qu YuanB. In memory of all the patriots of ChinaC. To frighten away the fishD. In honor of QuYuans birthday69. After Qu Yuans death, Zongzi was thrown into the water to _.A. feed him.B. protect his body from going bad.C. prevent the fish biting his bodyD. attract his soul70. Now, the Dragon Boat Festival has bee _ activity. A. a nationwideB. a worldwideC. an AsianD. a foreign PART FOUR: WRITING（45 points） Section A (10 points)Directions: Read the following passage. plete the diagram/ Fill in the numbered blanks by using the in formation in the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer. Write your answers on your answer sheet. There are many things you can do to keep friendship strong forever.Trust is very important in keeping any relationship strong and long lasting. If you trust the person whom you have a good relationship with and the other person also trust you in the same way, then you two have a good relationship.You can remember important dates of your friends such as their birthdays and wish them or give gifts to them on this special days. Many people say that money is the most important thing to consider, but remember friendship is not about money. You can find something small and inexpensive for their gifts or send online cards.A friend should also always help others even when it is not very convenient. So have a helping hand ready at all times.Sometimes distance(距离) makes relationships even closer. So, if you are far from your friends, there are many ways you can remain in contact（联系）. You can use e-mail, chat programs, and you can also write a blog and share your daily life activities with your friends.If there is anything that makes you happy, share it with your friends. Listen to their thoughts as well. If they have achieved something noticeable, congratulate them and celebrate with them.I have seen good friendships break up (崩溃，破裂) when there is unhealthy petition between two friends. Though this may not happen in many cases, it is better to keep this idea in mind since it may happen to you.As far as I have seen and experienced, it will be better not to either lend to or borrowmoney from your good friend. Of course, we have to do this with friends. But, attention should be paid so that your friendship may not end. How to Keep Your Friendship 71 72 DetailsTrustTrust your good friend so that he or she will treat you in the 73 way.Remember important datesGive your 74 , small gifts or send online greetings to your friends on their birthdays.Dont connect friendship with money.Try to send good friends 75 gifts. 76 Be ready to give a hand to your friends as much as possible.Remain in contactUse modern technology to contact your friends who live 77 from you .Share feelingsShare the happiness with your friends.Listen to your friends . 78 your friends on their achievements and celebrate them together.Avoid (避免) 79 Dont try to pete with each other in an unhealthy way.Avoid money exchangeDont lend or borrow any money from your good friend, otherwise（否则） it may _80_ the friendship.Section B (10 points)Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required word limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet. I am a mother of three girls. Getting married and having my own children were my childhood dream in life. By the time I had my third daughter, my middle daughter was only two and my oldest was three and a half. I loved them so much and I was satisfied with the life, yet there were some days I referred to as “ too much of a good thing”. As any mother of young children knows, when the children are quiet, they are either sleeping or in trouble. This morning, I knew that the only sleeping child at this time could be my baby. I was wondering whether I should enjoy the silence or ruin my peace. Finally, I thought Id better go and find out what the two girls were doing. I could hear a noise. It was ing from the bathroom. As I got closer, I could see that the door was closed. I said to myself, “ Oh no, please not the toilet again!” Sure enough, when I opened the door I saw Candace and Charity standing around the toilet(冲洗式马桶), dipping（浸，泡） their toothbrushes in and brushing their teeth! Not only that, but the toilet was unflushed(没冲洗的)！ I hardly had any words to say. As I snatched(抢夺) the toothbrush out of their hands and flushed the toilet, I shouted, “ What are you doing?” Candace , my oldest daughter, answered, “ Were brushing our teeth!” They both smiled at me. Hoping this was the only time they had ever done this shocking thing, I asked, “ You never did this before, did you?” Candace answered, “ Oh, we do it all the time, Mommy. We do it with yours and Daddys toothbrush, too!” The moral of the story: What you dont know wont hurt you; but when you do find out, it just might kill you!81. What was the mothers dream when she was young (no more than 11 words) (2 points) 82 How did the author feel about life as a mother? (no more than6 words) (2 points)