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武汉外国语学校20182019学年度第一学期期中考试高一英语试题考试时间：2018年11月16日满分：140分Part I Listening (total 20 marks; 1 mark for each question)Section A (5 marks)Listen to the five dialogues, and choose the correct answer to each question. Each dialogue will be played only once.1. What will the woman do? A. Miss the next game. B. Watch the next game. C. Refuse the next invitation.2. Why doesnt the man want any breakfast? A. He has already had it. B. He doesnt want to get up. C. He is not hungry.3. What will the woman do later? A. Take her sons to the hospital. B. Take her son to school. C. Buy medicine at the doctors.4. What time will the two speakers meet? A. At 6:30 p. m. B. At 8:00 p. m. C. At 9:30 p. m. 5. What do we know about the professor? A. He changed his reading task. B. He forgot to bring the materials. C. He brought 38 copies in all. Section B (10 marks)Listen to the four dialogues and choose the correct answer to each question. Each dialogue will be played twice. Listen to the dialogue 6 and answer question 6 and 7.6. What is a special feature of New Orleans? A. Its shops and restaurants. B. Its narrow streets. C. Its French Quarter. 7. Why do the cars in San Francisco need good brakes? A. There are many travelers in the city. B. There are hills in the city. C. The city has strict traffic rules. Listen to the dialogue 7 and answer question 8 and 9.8. Why does the woman often dream about animals? A. She reads frightening stories before sleeping.B. She stays up late into the night. C. She fears animals. 9. What usually happens in the womans dreams? A. She is caught by the animals. B. She escapes from the chasing animals. C. The animals open their frightening mouths.Listen to the dialogue 8 and answer question 10 to 12. 10. How will the two speakers go to Hangzhou? A. By air. B. By bus. C. By train.11. When did Helen go to Hangzhou? A. Last week. B. Last month. C. Last year.12. What will they do next? A. Talk to Helen. B. Surf the Internet. C. Book tickets.Listen to the dialogue 9 and answer question 13 to 15.13. What is the relationship between the two speakers? A. Journalist and tourist. B. Reporter and zoologist. C. Boss and secretary.14. Where is the woman studying monkeys? A. In the African jungle. B. In the jungle of South America. C. In the jungle of North America.15. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man works for a magazine. B. The man will also live with monkeys. C. The woman will carry on her work.Section C (5 marks)Listen to an interview with a scientist about memory. Choose the correct answers.（It will be played twice.）16. When we register a memory, our brainA. keeps it in a safe place so it is easier to find.B. finds it and recalls it.C. saves it in a way that it can process.17. Our short-term memory allows us to rememberA. a little information for a short period.B. a lot of information for a short period.C. plicated information, but only for a short period.18. When trying to memorise a long phone number, Dr. Willard says we shouldA. repeat the number again and again.B. divide the number in smaller parts.C. focus on each individual number separately.19. Dr. Willard says that we remember an event more clearly if weA. have strong feelings associated with it.B. focus our thoughts on the details.C. try to separate our emotions from it.20. What does Dr. Willard say about sleep?A. Sleep allows the brain to organise new information.B. Sleep is as good as studying through the night for your memory.C. Sleep lets the brain sort out positive and negative memories.Part II Use of Vocabulary and Grammar (total 35 marks)Section A (10 marks)plete the words in the blanks in the sentences. The first letters are given.21. He has the p_ to bee a world-class musician.22. Grandfather can s_ the Times crossword puzzle in a few minutes.23. The directions she had given us were c_ , so we got lost.24. Dont go to a job interview in s_ clothes. Wear something smart but fortable.25. The police are keeping the suspects under constant s_.26. The bomb caused serious damage to the building, but there were no c_. 27. Ive always told my kids to treat every obstacle as an opportunity in d_.28. She wasnt moving or responding, but the doctor d_ a slow heartbeat.29. We looked out over a d_ landscape of bare trees and stony fields.30. He was slightly i_ by her forgetfulness.Section B (10 marks)plete the sentences using the correct form and tense of the verbs in brackets. 31. I was pleased to see my old college friends at the conference last week as we _ (not see) each other since we finished our college.32. Our neighbor threatened _ (call) the police if we didnt stop the noise.33. Its a nice day! Does anyone fancy _ (go) for a walk?34. I think Paul and Ann have had an argument. They _ (not speak) to each other.35. The children were thrilled when they unwrapped the electronic toys, but when they discovered that nobody _ (buy) a battery they were very disappointed.36. She _ (smoke) too much recently. She should smoke less.37. Im going to Paris tomorrow. I _ (stay) there until next Friday.38. It _ (not rain) when we went out. The sun _ (shine). But it _ (rain), so the ground was wet.Section C (10 marks)Each of the following sentences contains one mistake. Find them out and correct them. 39. My friend couldnt face leave the villa because he knew that the paparazzi were waiting outside.40. A short time before, the water damaged the sound equipment due to the heavy rain. 41. Tom was jealous at Adam because Adams parents got him everything he wanted.42. On the bottom right-hand corner of the photo, a man with a large watch is smiling. 43. When asking how he knew where they were, Henry laughed and pointed to a student who was wearing an MIT sweatshirt. 44. It was on April 20, 1990 when the Hubble was launched into space by NASA.45. By the time we reached the Main Stage, the live show started.46. The man used to sleep on the floor, but now he is used to sleep on the bed.47. After the fire had at last put out, a special type of grass-seed was ordered.48. The search party considered use The Revealer to find something of great value. Section D (5 marks)plete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.49.It is said that there is a cursed well in the village. (be said to )_ in the village.50.Henry is the most famous amnesiac in medical history. (no otherthan)_ in medical history.51.Although he suffered from total color blindness, Neil could experience color to its fullest with the help of the Eyeborg. (in spite of )_, Neil could experience color to its fullest with the help of the Eyeborg. 52.As soon as we entered the room, Hugh hurriedly hid a large parcel under his desk. (no soonerthan)_ under his desk.53.When I recognized the voice of Helen Bates, I was rather dismayed. (use a participle as an adverbial modifier) _, I was rather dismayed.Part III Use of English (total 20 marks)Read the text and choose the correct answers.I used to find notes left in the collection basket of the church, beautiful notes about my homilies(讲道) and about the writers thoughts on the daily readings. The _54_ fascinated(吸引)me. But it was a long time _55_ I met the author of the notes.One Sunday morning, I was _56_ that someone was waiting for me in the office, a young woman who said she _57_ all the notes. When I saw her I was _58_, since I had no idea that it was she who wrote the notes. She was sitting in a chair in the office. Her _59_ was bowed and when she raised it to look at me, she could barely _60_ without pain. Her face was disfigured(畸形), so smiling was very _61_ for her. We _62_ for a while that Sunday morning and agreed to meet for lunch after that week.As it _63_, we went to lunch several times, and we shared things about our _64_. We spoke of authors we were both _65_, and it was easy to tell that _66_ are a great love of hers.She suffered from a disfigurement that cannot be made to look _67_. I know that her condition _68_ her deeply. Yet there was a beauty to her that had nothing to do with her _69_. She was one to be listened to, whose words came from a wounded _70_ loving heart. She possessed a fine tuned sense of beauty. Her only _71_ in life was the loss of a friend.The truth of her life was a desire to see beyond the _72_ for a glimpse of what it is that matters. She found beauty and grace, _73_ befriended her and showed her what is real.54.A. questionsB. ideasC. notesD. basket55.A. sinceB. afterC. when D. before56.A. toldB. warnedC. suggestedD. showed57.A. lost B. leftC. droppedD. collected58.A. shockedB. satisfiedC. frightenedD. disappointed59.A. handB. armC. headD. neck60.A. standB. smileC. speakD. sit61.A. pleasantB. bitterC. uglyD. difficult62.A. chattedB. discussedC. drankD. greeted63.A. turned outB. turned up C. came outD. came up64.A. familiesB. beliefsC. hobbiesD. lives65.A. popular withB. fond of C. familiar toD. concerned with66.A. friends B. churchesC. writingsD. books67.A. friendlyB. happyC. attractiveD. usual68.A. hurtB. impressedC. changedD. defeated69.A. reputationB. wealthC. interestD. appearance70.A. andB. or C. but D. also71.A. fearB. wonderC. expectation D. anger72.A. dreamB. surfaceC. imagination D. time73.A. it B. theyC. whichD. thatPart IV Reading (total 40 marks)Section A Multiple Choice (30 marks)ADigital technology email and smart phones especially have vastly improved workers ability to be productive outside of a traditional office. Even so, most white-collar work still happens in an office. One reason is that, according to findings of a new survey of office workers conducted by Wakefield Research for the IT pany Citrix, most bosses are doubtful about remote working. Half of the workers say their boss doesnt accept it, and only 35 percent say its tolerated.Skeptical bosses will likely have their doubts reinforced (加深) by the same survey, which shows that 43 percent of workers say theyve watched TV or a movie while working remotely, while 35 percent have done housework, and 28 percent have cooked dinner.It is true, however, that working at home makes people much more efficient, because it allows workers to take care of annoying housework while still getting their jobs done. Its much faster, for example, to shop for groceries at a quarter to three than to stand in line during the after-work rush.The fact that such practices remain officially unaccepted reflects how far we havent e as a society from the days when we expected every full-time worker to be supported by a full-time homemaker.More broadly the Wakefield survey suggests that employers may be missing a low-cost way to give workers something of value. Sixty-four percent of those survey participants who havent worked remotely would rather give up some bonus in order to get even one day a week working from home. Under such circumstances, smart firms need to find ways to let their employees have enough flexibility to manage their time efficiently.74. Why do some employers hesitate to allow remote working?A. They have little trust in modern technology.B. They want to stick to their routine practice.C. They fear losing control of their workers.D. They are used to face-to-face munication.75. What seems to be most workers attitude toward remote working?A. Favorable.B. Doubtful.C. Reserved.D. Disapproving.76. What does the author suggest smart firms do?A. Shorten their office hours.B. Give employees a pay rise.C. Reduce their staffs workload.D. Adopt flexible work patterns.BPeter loved to shop used articles. Almost a month ago, he bought a popular word game that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it, the salesgirl said, “Uh, look, the game box hasnt even been opened yet. That might be worth some money. ” Peter examined the box, and, sure enough, it was pletely covered in factory-sealed plastic. And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box. “You should put that up for auction (拍卖) on the Internet, and see what happens.” the salesgirl said. “Yes, youre right. People like something rare.” Peter agreed, “I cant imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later.” “Dont forget to tell me if you sell it.” the salesgirl smiled. “No problem.” Peter said. After he got home, Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game. But he couldnt find it. Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search. The search result was 543 websites containing information about the changes of the game. Over the years, the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors. He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game. Peter emailed some of them, telling them what he had. Two weeks later, Peter went back to the shop. “Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game?” The salesgirl looked at him for a second, then recognized him and said, “Oh, hi!” “Ive got something for you,” Peter said. “I sold the game and made $1,000. Thank you for your suggestion.” He handed her three $ 100 bills. “Wow!” the salesgirl cried out. “Thank you, I never expected it.” 77. Which of the following best describes Peters word game? A. It was made around 40 years ago.B. It had game boards in different sizes. C. It was kept in a plastic bag with a seal.D. It had little pieces of wood in different colors. 78. What did the salesgirl probably think of Peters word game? A. Old and handy.B. Rare and valuable. C. Classic and attractive.D. Colorful and interesting. 79. What happened at the end of the story? A. Peter gave the girl $300 as a reward.B. The salesgirl became Peters friend. C. Peter returned the word game for $ 1,000.D. The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again. CLook to many of historys cultural symbols, and there youll find an ancestor of Frosty, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered even more about one of humanitys earliest forms of life art during several years of research around the world. For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought. At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walk through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists, including a 19-year-old Michelangelo, who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of Florence, Italy, to build a snowman in his mansions courtyard. The Miracle of 1511 took place during six freezing works called the Winter of Death. The city of Brussels was covered in snowmenan impressive scene that told stories on every street corner. Some were political in nature, criticizing the church and government. Some were a reflection of peoples imagination. For the people of Brussels, this was a defining moment of artistic freedom, at least until spring arrived, by which time they were dealing with damaging floods. If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed, dont worry: Ive learned that some explosive snowman history is still being made today. Every year since 1818, the people of Zurich, Switzerland, celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman. On the third Monday of April, the holiday Sechselauten is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosive and paraded through town by bakers and other tradesmen who throw bread to the crowds. The parade ends with the Boogg being placed on a 40-foot pile of firewood. After the bells of the Church of St. Peter have rung six times, representing the passing of winter, the pile is lit. When the snowman explodes, winter is considered officially over the quicker it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.80. According to the passage, why did snowmen bee a phenomenon in the Middle Ages?A. People thought of snow as holy art supplies.B. People longed to see masterpieces of snow.C. Building snowmen was a way for people to express themselves.D. Building snowmen helped people develop their skill and thought.81. “The heyday of the snowman” （paragraph 4） means the time when_.A. snowmen were made mainly by artistsB. snowmen enjoyed great popularityC. snowmen were politically criticizedD. snowmen caused damaging floods82. In Zurich, the blowing up of the Boogg symbolizes_.A. the start of the paradeB. the ing of a longer summerC. the passing of the winterD. the success of tradesmen83. What can be concluded about snowmen from the passage?A. They were appreciated in history.B. They have lost their value.C. They were related to movies.D. They vary in shape and size.DOne of the executives gathered at the Aspen Institute for a day-long leadership workshop using the works of Shakespeare was discussing the role of Brutus in the death of Julius Caesar. Brutus was not an honorable man, he said, He was a traitor（叛徒）. And he murdered someone in cold blood. The agreement was that Brutus had acted with cruelty when other options were available to him. He made a bad decision, they said at least as it was presented by Shakespeare to take the lead in murdering Julius Caesar. And though one of the executives acknowledged that Brutus had the good of the republic in mind, Caesar was nevertheless his superior. You have to understand, the executives said, our policy is to obey the chain of mand.During the last few years, business executives and book writers looking for a new way to advise corporate America have been exploiting Shakespeares wisdom for profitable ends. None more so than husband and wife team Kenneth and Carol Adelman, well-known advisers to the White House, who started up a training pany called Movers and Shakespeares. They are amateur Shakespeare scholars and Shakespeare lovers, and they have bined their passion and their high level contacts into a management training business. They conduct between 30 and 40 workshops annually, focusing on half a dozen different plays, mostly for corporations, but also for government agencies.The workshops all take the same form, focusing on a single play as a kind of case study, and using individual scenes as specific lessons. In Julius Caesar, sly provocation（狡诈的挑唆）of Brutus to take up arms against Caesar was the basis for a discussion of methods of team building and grass roots organizing.Although neither of t
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