江苏省高邮中学2018_2019学年高一英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、- 1 -20182019 学年度第一学期期中调研测试高一英语试题本卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题） ，满分 120 分。考试时间 120 分钟。第 I 卷（选择题, 三部分, 共80分）第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 20 分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 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. What

2、 did the man eat last night? A. Pizza. B. A sandwich. C. A burger. 2. How long has the man played the piano? A. Ten years. B. Eight years. C. Eighteen years.3. Why is the woman tired?A. She got too much exercise.B. She didnt get enough sleep.C. She played the guitar all day. 4. What is the woman rea

3、ding? A. A cookbook. B. A storybook. C. A guidebook.5. What are the speakers talking about? A. The womans family. B. The womans new job. C. The womans spending habits.第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 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 三个项中选出最佳选项，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，各小题给出 5

4、秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. What will the woman do this summer? A. Work in a restaurant. B. Visit Madrid. C. Study French. 7. What is next to the bar? A. Some works of art from Spain. B. A piano. C. A coffee table. 听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。8. What does John need to do first? - 2 -A.

5、 Count all the cash. B. Clean the floors. C. Turn off the computers.9. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a bank. B At the womans house C. In a clothing store. 听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。10. What does the woman think about sleeping outside? A. Its peaceful. B. Its scary. C. Its un

6、comfortable. 11. Where did the man go for camping last summer?A. To Idaho. B. To Arizona. C. To Washington.12. What happened to the woman while camping in Yosemite? A. She forgot to bring food.B. She gave her food to the bears. C. She had to buy some special food boxes.听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。13.

7、When is the man leaving? A. On Sunday evening. B. On Friday morning. C. On Monday afternoon. 14. What should Mason do with the black bags? A. Take them to the city center. B. Put them on the sidewalk. C. Leave them in the garage.15. What should Mason be careful about?A. The doors. B. The grass. C. T

8、he garbage truck.16. Whats the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Mother and son. C. Husband and wife.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。17. What is another name for San Francisco? A. Pacific Ocean Wind. B. McCovey Cove. C. Golden Gate City.18. When was the stadium built? A. In 2003. B. In 1

9、997. C. In 2006.19. What was the first name of the stadium? A. SBC Park. B. AT they also help us develop ourselves and make us better prepared for our future life.A. better than B. more than C. rather than D. no more than26. Have you read my email about our Yucheng Post House project? Yes. Luckily,

10、I checked my emails yesterday. Normally, I _ my email-box for days.A. havent opened B. didnt open C. hadnt opened D. dont open 27. My father insisted that every minute _ made full use of to do the work well. A. be B. has been C. is D. was28. The visiting guests met government officials in China to d

11、iscuss further cooperation. Broadcasting is one of the main areas _ they see growing possibility for cooperation.A. which B. where C . whose D. when29. When youve finished with that book, dont forget to put it back on the shelf, _? A. do you B. dont you C. will you D. wont you 30. Many babies _ thei

12、r days and nights at first, sleeping for a long time during the daytime and staying excited all night.A. stay up B. mix up C. look up D. turn up31. He was supposed to finish it on schedule, but _ he fell behind.A. somehow B. somewhere C. anyhow D. anywhere32. - Why does Lucy look worried?- She may h

13、ave failed the interview, and _ she wont be able to pay for the bill.A. in which case B. in any case C. in that case D. in her case33. They are talking _ they had been friends for years, while in fact they - 4 -have known each other for only two hours. A. even though B. as if C. now that D. until34.

14、 Amy was always speaking highly of her performance in the play, _, of course, made the others upset.A. as B. this C. that D. which35. Sorry, Bill, I cant go straight on and spend more time with you in Huangshan. _ A. It was just like you. B. Isnt it as bad as that? C. Youre really a wet blanket. D.

15、Accidents will happen.第二节 完形填空（共 15 小题; 每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Although I love my life ,it hasnt been a lot of fun as Ive been ill for 28 years.Music has always been a great love of mine and ,in my 20s, when my_36_was more manageable ,I 37 ten years as a

16、 professional singer in restaurants, playing and singing folk songs. Unfortunately that was years ago and times have changed . _38_ I live with my mother on a country farm .Two years ago, I decided that I would need to love some kind of extra work to _39_ my disability pension (残疾抚恤金）._40_ I needed

17、to sleep in afternoons, I was limited in my _41_. I decided that I would consider going back to singing in restaurants.My family are all musicians ,so I was recognized (认出) when I went into our 42 music store. .I explained that I wanted to sing again by using recorded karaoke music . I knew that dis

18、cs were very 43 and I really didnt have a lot of money to get started . And often you find only three to four songs out of ten on a disc that you can _44_use. When I told the owner of the shop about my 45 , he gave me a long ,thoughtful _46_.“This means a lot to you , doesnt it ?“he said . “Come wit

19、h me.” He led me 47 the crowded shop and to a bench with a large professional karaoke box on it. He placed his large hand 48 on his treasure and said . “I have 800 karaoke songs in here. You can take your pick and Ill record them for you .That should get you started.” I could have cried. Thanking hi

20、m, I made a time with him to listen to all the songs and choose 49 that I could sing . I have come full circle with his help.His 50 still warms my heart and makes me do just that bit extra , which I have the chance.- 5 -36. A. loneliness B. sickness C. tiredness D. sadness37. A. enjoyed B. set C. ke

21、pt D. shared38. A. Now B. Then C. Some time D. Meanwhile39. A. add up to B. make use of C. count on D. make up for40. A. If B. Though C. As D. Before41. A. movement B. condition C. choices D. positions42. A. local B. distant C. peaceful D. independent43. A. cheap B. free C. expensive D. attractive44

22、. A. actually B. hardly C. nearly D. formerly45. A. job B. family C. offer D. idea46. A. look B. view C. face D. sight47. A. over B. through C. towards D. along48. A. unhappily B. gratefully C. pitifully D. lovingly49.A. the ones B. these C. few D. the rest50.A.courage B. devotion C. kindness D. tru

23、st第三部分 阅读理解（共 15 小题; 每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAs one of the worlds oldest holidays, Halloween is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe, but it is in North America and Canada that it has its highest level of popularity. Every year, 6

24、5% of Americans decorate their homes and offices for Halloween. Halloween is the holiday when the most candy is sold and is second only to Christmas in terms of total sales.AustriaIn Austria, some people will leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table before retiring on Halloween night. The

25、reason for this is that it was once believed that such items would welcome the dead souls back to earth on a night which for the Austrians was considered to be filled with strong cosmic energies.BelgiumThe Belgians believe that it is unlucky for a black cat to cross ones path and also unlucky if it

26、should enter a home or travel on a ship. The custom in Belgium on Halloween night is to light candles in memory of dead relatives.- 6 -Canada Modern Halloween celebrations in Canada began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 1800s. Jack-O-Lantern is carved and the activities for

27、celebrating the festival include parties, trick-or-treating and the decorating of homes with pumpkins and corn stalks.FranceUnlike most nations of the world, Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and departed ancestors（祖先）. It is regarded as an “American” holiday in Fr

28、ance and was unknown in the country until around 1996.51. In which countries does Halloween have its highest level of popularity?A. Belgium and Canada B. France and North AmericaC. Canada and North America D. Austria and Canada52. Why will people leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table in

29、 Austria？A. These items are used to respect ancestors.B. These items would welcome the dead souls back to earth.C. These items are just for fun.D. The other items can take the place of them.53. In which country is Halloween not celebrated as others?A. France B. Canada C. Belgium D. AustriaBWhen I wa

30、s growing up, I was a teenager no one listened to- and I grew sick of it. So, Im here to let America know that the future of our country, those kids youve raised and sent through high school, the ones you thought were so easy to control, are strong and we want to be heard.Many people throughout my l

31、ife told me to shut up or mind my own business when I tried to express my opinion on politics, gay marriage, abortion or the death sentence. What I have come to realize is that I have just the same right as anyone to say how I feel about whatever topic I choose. I no longer believe that I should jus

32、t follow the crowd. I am ready to make a stand and shout out to the whole world what my opinions are.I believe that teenagers have every right to speak about the government. I do not think that I am less informed than the next person. I know that if I dont speak my mind, I will not be true to my nat

33、ure.I was raised in a family where politics were always discussed and debated. Many times my parents and I argued for half the night over the same problems the Supreme Court deals with. It was in this climate that I started to form my opinions about the government, I learned that my opinions matter.

34、So why does it continuously seem as if teenagers are unimportant?Unfortunately, I know the answer. I know that the government is not looking - 7 -far enough into the future. I am not viewed as a future president, a future CEO or a future revolutionary(改革者). All I am to them is a loud, unpleasant tee

35、nager. I think it is time that we were heard for more than what we are thought to be. It is time for me to be known for my knowledge, my interest and my ability to lead.So, America, were you all not in my place once, with no power to speak and be heard? Isnt it time for the future of America to begi

36、n voicing our opinions about important matters?I believe it is. I believe in so much more than freedom of speech. I believe in the power of the future America , and I believe that it is time we all take a stand. I believe in us.54. What does the word climate refer to?A. an atmosphere that exists B.

37、a weather condition of an areaC. a political problem discussed D. a base where something develops55. Why hasnt the government listened to teenagers opinions according to the passage?A. Teenagers know nothing about future.B. They fail to take teenagers opinions seriously.C. Teenagers opinions are gen

38、erally meaningless.D. Political matters are too serious for teenagers.56. What is the main idea of the passage?A. No one would like to listen to a teenager. B. Political matters are part of teenagers life. C. Teenagers have rights to voice their opinions.D. Its hard for teenagers to have political o

39、pinions.CHappy to help or too selfish to share some scientists wonder whether generosity（慷慨大方）lies in our upbringing or in our genes（基因）.In a social science experiment carried out in an Israeli childrens playroom, 136 children aged 3 and 4 years old were given six sets of colourful stickers. They we

40、re told “You can keep all of the stickers, or you can give some to another child you dont know. He doesnt have any stickers.” Researchers then asked the children to step into the playroom one at a time and watched how they behaved.About two thirds of the children chose to give one or more sets of st

41、ickers to an unknown child.The others refused to share. Researchers found that many of- 8 -this second group of children had something in common: a variation）in a gene known as AVPR1A. This gene is supposed to control a chemical in the brain responsible for social behavior. The genetic variant（变体）of

42、 this gene can make people a lot less willing to share.This study was published last month in the online scientific journal PLOS One. It suggested that children can be less selfish and genetics may play a role.But social scientists point out environmental influences from home, school and the wider w

43、orld may play a larger role in creating good or bad habits. Studies using brain scans have shown that when someone is being generous or is described as generous, his or her brain will give off kind of chemical. This chemical is linked to positive feelings. “If parents tell kids he is a generous pers

44、on, he is more likely to act generously again than if they buy him a toy,” said Nancy Eisenberg, an Arizona State University psychology professor, to the Wall Street Journal. Social scientists also say that as people grow up and develop stronger ideas of morality(道德) and fairness, their generosity w

45、ill increase.Referring to the Israeli study, Emmanuel College psychologist Joyce Benenson says to the Wall Street Journal, that even at 3 or 4 years old, “If youve got six packs of something, you know that giving away one isnt really changing what you have.” Of the 136 children in the Israeli study,

46、 the largest group gave away one sticker; the second largest group gave away none. Only twenty-two children gave away more than one sticker.57. According to the article, the experiment _.A. studied more than 100 children aged between 13 and 14B. gathered all the children in a room to watch their beh

47、aviorC. found that one-third of the children were unwilling to shareD. asked the children to share stickers with their friends58. What was newly discovered by the experiment?A. A variation of a gene can influence peoples social behavior.B. More than half of the kids were considered to be selfish.C.

48、Generous behavior can make a child feel good.D. Children are less generous than adults expect.59. What can we conclude from the article?A. Genes play a major role in deciding whether people are generous.B. As children grow, economical responsibility can stop them from sharing withothers.C. Both genes and social environment influence whether people are generous.D. Parents could try giving toys to kids to encourage them to be generous.60. Who might be more generous a