安徽省宿州市十三所重点中学2018_2019学年高一英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、- 1 -宿州市十三所重点中学 2018-2019 学年度第一学期期中质量检测高一英语试题本试卷第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，共 150 分。考试时间为 120 分钟。第 I 卷第一节（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. How much will the man pay?A. $70. B. $80. C. $100.2. What happene

2、d to Amanda?A. She failed to go to the beach.B. She was caught in a fire.C. She got sunburnt.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a shop.4. Why is the man looking for Sharon?A. To invite her for lunch.B. To check some information.C. To hand in his sales

3、report.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Some books. B. A project. C. A desk.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- 2 -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 sport did Paul play?A. Ba

4、sketball. B. Baseball. C. Football.7. Who showed little interest in the sports afternoon?A. Anne. B. Tom. C. Susan.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What is the woman doing?A. Asking for directions.B. Checking job information.C. Having an interview.9. What do we know about the woman?A. She has been working for

5、three years.B. She teaches second-year students.C. She is a student reporter.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. How did the woman travel?A. By plane. B. By car. C. By train.11. What does the woman want to drink?A. Orange juice. B. Coffee. C. Water.12. What does the man ask the woman to do for a book in the

6、end?A. Write a passage. B. Design a cover. C. Take photos.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Who is the man probably?A. The house owner. B. The womans father. C. The womans husband.14. What is the problem with the air conditioner in the bedroom?A. It is old. B. It is noisy. C. It looks awful.15. What was fi

7、xed last year?- 3 -A. The TV set. B. The fridge. C. The washing machine.16. What will the man do next week?A. Repair the sofa.B. Have the TV set checked out.C. Replace the bedroom air conditioner.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. When did the speaker get home?A. At about 2:30 am. B. At about 7:30 am. C. A

8、t about 8:30 am.18. How did the speaker feel about the weather during the party?A. Surprised. B. Unconcerned. C. Worried.19. What can we learn about the speaker?A. He couldnt find his car.B. He likes disco very much.C. He had a good time at the party.20. How did the speaker get home?A. On foot. B. B

9、y car. C. By taxi.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第 1 节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。 AWHERE TO STAYWith its modern art museums, hidden basement bars and fast-developing food scene, Buenos Aires, Argentinas capital, is one of the most attractive cities in Latin America. Contact u

10、s, and we offer you some special hotels.QueridoThis is a cheerful seven-room townhouse in Villa Crespo. Its rooms are big, and each is specially designed. A hearty breakfast is served in the dining room. Queridos convenient location means Palermo Soho is a short walk away. - 4 - Doubles from 73, Hom

11、e HotelDesign and comfort are key at this 20-room hotel in Palermo Hollywood. From Florence Knoll furniture to William Morris wallpaper, every detail has been hand-picked by the British-argentinian owners. Theres an outdoor swimming pool and a garden with green trees. Weekend brunch（早午餐）is a welcome

12、 choice for tourists. Doubles from 90, Tango HotelA big makeover（翻新）changed this former sewing machine factory in Monserrat into a 59-room hotel. Despite the busy location, the environment is good. Doubles from 75, La QuerenciaClose to Constitucion, this comfortable four-room hotel in San Telmo is r

13、un by a Frenchman, Yann. Decoration is simple but the place is spotless. Guests can make use of the kitchen where Yann prepares breakfast and enjoy their meals in the dining room or in the yard. Doubles from 55, 21. What do we know about Buenos Aires from the first paragraph?A. Its basements are ver

14、y famousB. It has many old-style museumsC. Its famous for its traditional foodD. Its an important city in Latin America22 Which hotel should you choose if you would like to swim during your stay?A. Querido B. Home Hotel C. Tango Hotel D. La Querencia23. What do Querido and Home Hotel have in common?

15、A. Special design B. Beautiful gardensC. Wonderful brunch D. Convenient locations24. Which hotel has the most rooms?- 5 -A. Home Hotel B. La Querencia C. Tango Hotel D. QueridoBNigeria is a country in West AfricaIn 2015 I volunteered in Nigeria for 7 months. My role was to set up youth clubs in prim

16、ary and secondary schools. The purpose of the youth clubs was to teach children life skills such as teamwork, science and maths. Setting up youth clubs in Nigeria was a beautiful experience. I got to help other people and learn about Nigerian culture.I discovered there is a wide variety of food in N

17、igeria. Nigerian food has a lot of flavor（味道）and colour. Rice, beans, and meat are main food items. The most common meats are goat, chicken, beef and pork. As well as wearing Western clothing, such as jeans and T-shirts, Nigerians also wear traditional clothing. Traditional clothing is bold with bri

18、ght colours, eye-catching patterns and unique shapes. Nigerians wear traditional clothing on Fridays and Sundays, and for special occasions such as weddings. Nigerians either make the clothes themselves or get them made at a tailors.The official language in Nigeria is English. English was introduced

19、 to Nigeria when Nigeria became part of the British Empire in 1901. English is mainly spoken in big cities. Outside of these cities people speak lots of other languages. In fact, there are over 521 languages that have been spoken in Nigeria. These languages came from different ethnic （民族的）groups. Th

20、ere are over 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria. The most popular languages are Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. There is also Nigerian Pidgin. Pidgin means simplified language that developed between two or more ethnic groups that did not have a language in common. Nigerian Pidgin includes a mixture of different l

21、anguages but mainly draws from the English language.25. What did the author set up youth clubs in Nigeria for?A. To make much money. B. To teach children English.- 6 -C. To teach children life skills. D. To experience different cultures.26. What does the author think of volunteering in Nigeria?A. Im

22、possible B. Various C. Excellent D. Practical 27. What does the underlined word “bold” in the third paragraph mean?A. Not shy. B. Dangerous.C. Clearly visible. D. Confident and brave.28. What language can be spoken most probably among the groups with different languages?A. Hausa B. Igbo C. English D

23、. Pidgin CBeijing unveiled the slogan for the 2008 Olympics as far back as 2005. “One World, One Dream” was finally selected from more than 210,000 entries from around the world.Beijings original bid to host the 2008 games had a different slogan “New Beijing, Great Olympics”. The organizers felt the

24、 new slogan shifted the focus nicely from the city of Beijing itself to the spirit of the Olympics unity, friendship amongst nations and progress.It was also felt that the “One World, One Dream” slogan captured the traditional Chinese values of peace and harmony.The Olympics hasnt always had a sloga

25、n attached to each host country. In fact it wasnt until 1988 at the Seoul Olympics in South Korea that the first slogan appeared. “Harmony and Progress” was chosen and it seems to have been a popular theme over the years.In 1992, the Barcelona Olympics adopted the slogan “Friends Forever”, reflectin

26、g the idea of friendship between the participating nations.The Atlanta Olympics in 1996 claimed their Olympics was “The Celebration of a Century”, celebrating the fact that the first modern Olympic games was held one hundred years, a century, before that in 1896.- 7 -As that first Olympics took plac

27、e in Athens in Greece, it seemed only fitting that the 2004 Olympics in Greece had the slogan “Welcome Home”. The Olympics had returned to its birthplace.It is thought that the Olympics started to adopt slogans to help their communication campaigns and to make each Olympics unique in its aims.Intern

28、ational Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge praised the Beijing Organising Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games, saying the idea behind the games is to promote peace and understanding through sport. He believes the “One World, One Dream” slogan reflects that idea perfectly.29. Whats the meanin

29、g of “One World, One Dream”?A. Welcome Home. B. Friends Forever.C. Harmony and Progress. D. Peace and Harmony.30. When was the first modern Olympic games held?A. 1996 B. 1896 C. 2004 D. 2008 31. What is the best title of the passage?A. Olympic Games. B. Olympic Future.C. Olympic Slogans. D. Olympic

30、History.DWhy do we always want to go faster when talking about travel? We want our cars, trains and planes to get us to places more quickly. This century, theres been a rise in high-speed rail travel as people have seen the benefits of this form of transport.Spain recently joined the railway revolut

31、ion with its AVE ultra-modern high-speed train that has a top speed of 310 kilometers per hour. Its service from Madrid to Barcelona took 20% of passengers away from Spains national airline. In Japan, a magnetic train is being developed that will run at 500 kilometers per hour. Britain has one high-

32、speed line from London to France - HS1, but now it is planning to construct a new line called HS2 which will connect London with - 8 -the north of England. The UK governments transport secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, says it is essential to make sure that the great cities are actually connected and p

33、eople get the right benefits.But not everyone agrees. The idea of fast train travel may appeal（有吸引力）but not if its going to be built in your backyard. Its causing disagreement and people are arguing over the benefits and cost of having shorter journey time and less traffic on the roads. John Kellehe

34、r, who is a farmer and lives on the proposed site of the new line, says that the government is not considering the amount that HS2 will destroy on its construction and route through the countryside. Some people are worried the financial and environmental cost will be too high to save just half an ho

35、ur on a journey.But other countries have shown that high-speed rail is good for the economy. It has helped poorer parts of the country, reduced the need to fly and has made train travel cool. For me, theres nothing better than drinking a cold beer and watching the world go by from the comfort of a t

36、rain seat. In fact if its that good, what is the rush?!32. What kind of transport has been more and more popular with travelers in this century?A. The car. B. The slow train. C. The plane. D. The high-speed rail. 33. What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. Patrick McLoughlin is against the co

37、nstruction of HS2.B. The magnetic train in Japan now runs at a speed of 500 k/h.C. The high-speed train in Spain has affected the national airline.D. Britain has built two high-speed lines from London to France.34. Whats mainly talked about in the third paragraph?A. The construction of HS2.B. The po

38、pularity of the high-speed rail.C. The development of the high-speed rail.D. The disadvantages of the high-speed rail.- 9 -35. Which of the following it Not True about high-speed rail?A. It can help poorer parts of a country develop rapidly.B. It can save some fare for peoples journey.C. It has a ba

39、d effect on the animals along the way.D. It can make a journey cool.第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两处为多余选项。（每小题 2 分,共 10 分）My family moved to a small farm when I was about four. 36 Their daughter, Linda, was a year younger than me and we quickly became best friends, as

40、well as our parents._37_ I learned about the word “nigger”（黑鬼）on the school bus - a word I had never heard within my home. I didnt understand this word but I did understand it was directed at the other black kids in anger. One day Linda and I quarreled（吵架） as most kids did. I said, “Go home, you lit

41、tle nigger.” The following several days, Linda ignored me. My mother and Lindas mother noticed that we didnt get along well with each other those days. They talked with us face to face. They told me that it was a bad word. _38_We had a strong connection and continued being best friends. _39_ I felt

42、very sad to leave my best friend, Linda. We were concerned about each other and would visit each other from time to time. Sadly, Linda suffered from cancer and passed away before she was nineteen. Her mother told me she would call my name out when she was going through pain. _40_ To this day, I alwa

43、ys remember to say “Happy birthday” to my first best friend.A. I know a lot about Linda.B. I realized my mistake.C. However, my family moved away four years later.D. Our only neighbor was a wonderful and loving black family.- 10 -E. Lindas birthday was May 5th.F. They understood our feelings.G. Sinc

44、e I was seven, I started school a year ahead of Linda.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两小节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was sad about the way things were going on in life. We, a group of 6, had decided to start _41_to school from the next month. Now it was t

45、he first week of the new month and I was the only one that did not _42_a bicycle yet. I had told my parents, but _43_seemed to be happening. That night I _44_ to eat dinner, and went to bed _45_talking to anyone. I knew that my parents knew the reason for my _46_.To my _47_, the next day when I came

46、 back, there was a bicycle parked in the yard, although it looked a bit _48_. Dad had taken it from a friend for a little lower price. His son went to a boarding school and no longer needed it.I was so _49_and hugged my parents for getting me a new bicycle. _50_, it was new to me. I wanted to _51_ t

47、o my friends in the next street and tell them that I was going to _52_them tomorrow morning. The next morning woke up _53_, took out an old _54_, and cleaned it perfectly. I could make it _55_like a star.This happened 15 years ago, but I could never forget this _56_ in my life. I think the bicycle i

48、s one of the best _57_by mankind. Simply by _58_a frame, two wheels, and two pedals there comes a wonderful means（工具）of transportation. No _59_, no fuel needed and zero running cost. After so many years, I decided to cycle again. Now to my_60_. And I could see that my colleagues（同事）are more than hap

49、py to welcome me into their group.- 11 -41. A. driving B. walking C. coming D. cycling42. A. see B. offer C. have D. find43. A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything44. A. asked B. returned C. refused D. stopped45. A. besides B. without C. while D. after46. A. anger B. concern C. doubt D. fear47. A shock B. terror C. disappointment D. surprise48. A. bigger B. shorter C. o