2019年高一英语下学期期中试题.doc

2019年高一英语下学期期中试题I. Listening prehension（25分）Section A (101=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 will 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 home.B. At an airport.C. On a highway.D. At the bus stop.2. A. A salesman.B. A policeman.C. A waiter.D. A haircutter.3. A. Doubtful.B. Satisfied.C. Understanding.D. Appreciative.4. A. Mike is always on time.B. Mike will be late for the meeting.C. Mike always breaks his word.D. Mike has lots of gold.5. A. He has a bad cough.B. He has a headache.C. He feels very tired.D. He has a toothache.6. A. $ 32.B. $ 40.C. $ 64.D. $ 80.7. A. Apple.B. Banana.C. Orange.D. Strawberry.8. A. Where to dine out.B. What the tips is.C. Why to give tips.D. How much tips they give.9. A. At home.B. In his car.C. In the hospital.D. In the office.10. A. Excited.B. Curious.C. Bored.D. Exhausted.Section B(101.5=15分)Directions: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your 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. In xx.B. In xx.C. In xx.D. In xx.12. A. Near the coast of China.B. Over the Pacific Ocean.C. On radar above Vietnam and Malaysia.D. In waters between Malaysia and Vietnam.13. A. Its flight path was from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai.B. People expanded the search for it across parts of southern Asia.C. Air traffic controllers received some messages from it.D. The objects floating in waters between Malaysia and Vietnam belonged to it.Questions14through16arebasedonthefollowingpassage.14. A. In 1775.B. In 1789.C. In 1796.D. In 1802.15. A. His family was poor.B. His father didnt like him.C. His school was near his relatives home.D. His mother had mental illness.16. A. Switzerland, Savoy and Paris.B. Switzerland, Savoy and Italy.C. Switzerland, Paris and Italy.D. Savoy, Paris and Italy.Questions17through20arebasedonthefollowingconversation.17. A. Nervous.B. Excited.C. Surprised.D. Uncertain.18. A. 2,000 yuan.B. 18,000 yuan.C. 20,000 yuan.D. 22,000 yuan.19. A. In a week.B. In two weeks.C. In a month.D. In three weeks.20. A. Go to buy some food.B. Get her work done ahead of time.C. Pay a visit to the man.D. Renew her passport. II. Grammar and VocabularySection A(102=20分)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct. Brad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. (21) _ (Expect) a whole day to relax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favourite TV talk show on his first day off in months. “This will be like (22) _ walk in the park,” hed told his wife. “Ill look after the kids, and you can go visit your mom.”Things started well, but just after eight oclock, his three little “good kids”-Mike, Randy, and Alex-came down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted “breakfast, daddy.” When food had not appeared within thirty seconds, Randy began using his spoon on Alexs head (23) _ _ it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat. Mike chanted “Wheres my toast, wheres my toast” in the background. Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait for a few seconds.Life became worse after breakfast. Mike wore Randys underwear on his head. Randy locked (24) _ in the bathroom, while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks, but they (25) _ (be) before their very eyes. Someone (26) _(name) “Not Me” had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean clothes. Brad knew the talk show had already started.By ten oclock, things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wall (27)_ his colour pencils. Randy, thankfully, appeared (28) _(draw) a picture quietly in the family room，but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realized that the talk show was over and (29)_(read) would be impossible.At exactly 11:17, Brad called the daycare centre. “I suddenly have to go into work and my wifes away. (30)_ I bring the boys over in a few minutes?” The answer was obviously “yes” because Brad was smiling.Section B (10分)Directions: plete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. inexact B. conclusionsC. waiting D. close E. purposeF. wronglyG. independentlyH. techniquesI. repeat J. inform K. necessarySome people seem to have talents for learning languages. They can pick up new vocabulary, master roles of grammar, and learn to write in the new language more quickly than others. Now lets take a _31_ look at these successful language learners to see what we can get from them. First of all, successful language learners are independent learners. Instead of _32_ for the teacher to explain, they try to find the patterns and the roles for themselves. They are good guessers who look for clues and reach their own _33_. When they guess _34_ they try again. They attempt to learn from their mistakes. Successful language learning is active learning. Therefore, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language; they look for such a chance. They are not afraid to _35_ what they hear or to say strange things; they are willing to make mistakes and try again. When munication is difficult, they can accept information that is _36_ or inplete. It is more important for them to think in the language than to know the meaning for every word. Finally, successful language learners are learners with a_37_. They want to learn the language because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it. It is _38_ for them to learn the language in order to municate with these people and to learn from them. What kind of language learners are you? If you are successful, you have probably been learning _39_, actively, and purposefully. On the other hand, if your language learning has been less than successful, you might do well to try some of the _40_ outlined above.III Reading prehensionSection 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 that best fits the context. What Determines our Quality of LifeIt is not so much what happens to each of us that determines our quality of life, but rather our reaction to what happens. Though we may have no _41_ in unexpected events that happen to us, we most certainly have choice in _42_ we interpret what happens, and in what we choose to do about it. These choices make all the _43_ in how we experience our world and very much determine our _44_ of life.Neither does what we own _45_ a major role in quality of life. One person with all the money and possessions in the world may have a miserable life, _46_ another in the lowest ine classes may _47_ love their life. It is what we do with what we own that _48_ our level of satisfaction and joy in life. Its not what you _49_ or what happens to you in life that _50_, but rather what you do with it.Every _51_, something is happening in our lives. And every moment, we _52_ or a judgment about what happens. By choosing to bee more _53_ of how we react to what happens, we can shift towards what we really want in our lives. Rather than following habitual, reactive patterns which lead to more of the same, we can recognize and transform our old habits to move powerfully in the _54_ of creating the life we really want. Yet to do this, we must first find the courage to look at some of the disempowering（失去权利）, often unconscious pattern which get in the way and dont serve to increase our quality of life. But by continually _55_ ourselves of our intention to be creators, we can transform our life.( ) 41. A. needB. courage C. choiceD. necessity( ) 42. A. whatB. whether C. thatD. how( ) 43. A. differenceB. troubles C. decisionsD. measures( ) 44. A. typeB. quality C. amountD. level( ) 45. A. takeB. play C. makeD. get( ) 46. A. whileB. as C. ifD. when( ) 47. A. practicallyB. privately C. absolutelyD. adequately( ) 48. A. createsB. investigates C. affectsD. handles( ) 49. A. lackB. need C. reserveD. own( ) 50. A. meansB. exists C. worksD. matters( ) 51. A. time B. period C. dateD. moment( ) 52. A. make a mistake B. make a discovery C. make a decision D. make a living( ) 53. A. awareB. sensitive C. reasonableD. active( ) 54. A. edgeB. way C. directionD. centre( ) 55. A. remindingB. informing C. warningD. telling Section B（112=22分）Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. 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) Being a normal, healthy nineteen-year-old, Rhona was in the habit of falling asleep the moment her head touched her pillow and not wakening up again until her mother called her at seven-thirty. She sat up, listening, alert. There was definitely a smell of burning. Rising quickly, she crossed to the window and opened it quietly, thinking it would be the remains of some garden bonfire. But it wasnt. She saw smoke and flames billowing out of a downstairs window next door. Barefoot and in pyjamas, she ran first to her parents room, opening their door to call, “Mum! Dad! Theres a fire next door!” Downstairs in a flash, she hurriedly dialed 999 and gave her name and address in clear, brief tones. By the time she had finished, Graeme, her elder brother, was ing running downstairs. “You go to their front doorIll go to the back,” she said to him. As she banged on their neighbors back door, she could hear a child crying in fear. Without stopping to think, Rhona lifted the large doorstop and smashed it through a glass panel, put her hand in and turned the key which opened the door. Through the smoke she saw a drying screen hung with white washing and she grabbed at as many of the damp（湿的） clothes as she could on her way past towards the stairs. Halfway up she met Mr Parker carrying the baby and she hurriedly gave him some wet towels before doing the same for Mrs Parker who was behind him leading two-year-old Clare by the hand. “Crouch down as low as you can,” Rhona directed them as she took the childs other hand. Within a matter of seconds the family was safely outside.56. Rhona woke up early in the morning because_.A. her mother called her for an emergencyB. she heard a baby crying in fear downstairsC. she smelt something burning in the airD. the alarm clock rang as she set it57. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Rhona, together with her brother, Graeme, went to the Parkers rescue.B. The Parkers escaped from the burning house together.C. Rhona broke into the house by back door after smashing the glass panel.D. Rhona covered her mouth with the damp clothes before entering the Parkers.58. According to the article, Rhona can be best described as _.A. alert and timid B. courageous and stressedC. panic(恐慌) and sympathetic（有同情心的）D. decisive and responsive59. It can be inferred that when the fire broke out, _.A. The Parkers were at a loss what to doB. Rhona had a good knowledge of survival skillsC. Rhona showed the Parkers a safe fire escape D. Rhonas parents helped to save the scared children (B)Secrets to a Longer Life1. Exercise Studies show that 30 minutes of mild exercise a day will increase your life span. This doesnt mean you have to run three miles or start high jumping. Simple activities such as walking, gardening or taking exercise classes will work. 2. Enjoy people Contacts with family and friends help fight life-sapping depression and stress. Studies show that people w ho socialize regularly live longer than loners. Interact daily with family members and friends. If you are isolated, make a point of joining social clubs or church g roups so you can laugh and share lifes joys. 3. Stay mentally active This is very importantuse it or lose it! People who allow their mental faculties to decline run the risk of shortening their lives through falls and other injuries, and not being able to take care of themselves. Read the newspaper, visit the public library, balance your checkbook without a calculator, and exercise your brain by doing crossword puzzles. 4. Diet The key words are high-fiber, low-fat. Cut back on red meat, salt, white flour, white sugar, alcohol and coffee. Start eating a balanced diet including lots of fruit, grains, raw vegetables and nuts. 5. Positive attitude By approaching life with an upbeat, positive outlook you increase your chances of living longer. Stay optimisticalways search for the silver lining. Studies show people who see life as an enjoyable challenge, rather than a constant trial, cope better and prolong their life spans. 6. Medication mix As we age, we are more likely to take medications. Sometimes this leads to over-medication, which can be disabling and even deadly. Ask your doctor if the drugs you take are really necessary. Make sure there is no danger of a bad drug interaction from your medications. Used correctly, medicines can help you live longer and mo re fortably. 7. Volunteer Helping others increases your self-esteem and makes you feel like a valuable contributor.60. People who dont stay mentally active are more likely to _. A. bee ignorant B. lose their minds C. shorten their lives D. bee slow in movement61. The underlined phrase “sliver lining” can be replaced with _ A. something made of silver B. new information C. good aspects D. long life span62. Which of the following is correct about medication? A. Appropriate medication is necessary. B. Medication is always helpful to you. C. Doctors suggest taking expensive medicines. D. Drugs are unnecessary because of side-effects.(C)Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn(打哈欠) and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently its because we have mirror neurons (神经元) in our brains.Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate (模仿) it，whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further：mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions, they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains, but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages, and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to (for example: “The hand took hold of the ball”), the same mirror neurons were triggered when the action was actually performed (in this example, actually taking hold of a ball).Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behaviour. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioural problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how these discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders.Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with ever more information concerning how humans behave and interact (互动). Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (相等物) for neuroscience of what Einsteins theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else doeswell，perhaps youll understand why.63. Mirror neurons can explain _. A. why we cry when we are hurt B. why we cough when we suffer from a cold C. why we smile when we see someone else smile D. why we yawn when we see someone else stay up late64. The underlined word “triggered” in the third paragraph probably means “_”. A. set offB. cut off C. built upD. broken up65. We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons _. A. relate to human behaviour and interaction B. control human physical actions and feelings C. result in bad behaviour and social disorders D. determine our knowledge and language abilities66What is the passage mainly about? A. Ways to find mirror neurons. B. Problems of mirror neurons. C. Existence of mirror neurons. D. Functions of mirror neurons.Section C （42=8分）Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. As an alternative to driving or flying, check into the possibility of traveling by train.B. Plan your trip to avoid peak travel times.C. Luckily, with a little planning, these situations can be avoided.D. Each year, millions of people load up the family car and set out on a holiday trip.E. For traveling by air, the number of bags that you take is a much bigger concern.F. Consider your starting point and desired destination, and investigate several possible routes. How to Plan a Holiday Trip_67_Whether its to grandmas house, a family reunion or simply a holiday getaway, these yearly road trips can often be the source of dread and stress. The thought of being trapped in the car with restless children or the possibility of car trouble along the way is enough to make anyone consider staying home. _68_Plan the route for your car trip. If youre planning on driving to your holiday destination, a little planning can help make your trip easy and uneventful. _69_ Remember, its likely that you wont be the only person on the road during the holidays, and traffic is always a factor. Alternate routes or shortcuts can help reduce time spent in traffic jams and get you to your destination sooner. This information can also e in handy in case of