1、- 1 -宁夏银川一中 2018-2019 学年高一英语上学期期中试题第一部分：听力理解(共两节。满分 30 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 1 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. What did the man take out of the cupboard?A. A cake. B. Bowl
2、s. C. Some sugar.2. Who is probably the man?A. A waiter. B. A butcher. C. A guest.3. What will the man do next Sunday?A. Attend a party. B. Celebrate the anniversary. C. Learn to dance.4. What will the woman do first? A. Make an appointment. B. Get a job. C. Show her details5. How much are the cherr
3、y pies?A. $ 6. B. $12. C. $18.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. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a hair salon. B. At a clothing store. C. At s
4、chool.7. What is the womans attitude toward the man?A. Doubtful. B. Angry. C. Reliable.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What does the woman prefer?A. American coffee. B. French coffee. C. English - 2 -coffee 9. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Seller and buyer. B. Husband and wife. C. Friends.听第
5、8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.Where is the flower show?A. In the City Park. B. In the Forest Park. C. In the Flower Park.11.What did Lisa say about the flower show?A. Its wonderful. B. Its open in the morning. C. Its one of the tourist attractions.12. What can we learn about the conversation?A. The man wil
6、l go to the flower show. B. The woman has ever been to the flower show. C. The woman is not interested in the flower show.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is special about the TV sets?A. They are cheaper. B. They are much lighter.C. They show clearer pictures. 14. What gift will the woman get if she
7、buys a TV set now?A. A CD player. B. A microwave oven. C. A DVD player.15. How much should the woman pay?A. $ 2,000. B. $4,000. C. $6,000.16. How will the woman get the TV sets home?A. She will take them by herself.B. The shore will deliver them for free.C. She will pay the store to deliver them.听第
8、10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Who gave the traffic report?A. Mark. B. Michael. C. Mitchell.18. How was the weather on Thursday?A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Cold. 19. When are light showers expected?A. Tomorrow afternoon. B. Later this morning. C. On Friday.- 3 -20. What will be reported after the weather forec
9、ast？A. Traffic. B. Sports. C. Life.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 30 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 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AI think a close friend is someone you get on well with，who helps you when you have problems, who gives you advice，and who always has time for you. I didnt use to
10、have many close friends when I was at school because I was very shy，but now I have several. They are all women. I think its difficult to have a close friend of the opposite sex（异性）.-MarieI think a close friend is someone who youve known for a long time，and who you still get on with. They have simila
11、r hobbies to you so you can do things together. Ive got three close friends who I was at middle school with and we often go out together （without our parents of course）. We often go camping，play football，or walk outside in the open air-DavidIm not sure how to answer the question because I dont reall
12、y have any close friends. I know a lot of people but mainly through work，and the social occasions（场合） when we meet are business dinners, things like that. I think if you come from a really close family，friends are a bit unnecessary. I like spending my free time with my family-RichardFor me close fri
13、ends are the people you spend your free time with. I go out at weekends with a group of people，and they are all my close friends. Theyre also people who live near me. I dont think you can have close friends at a distance because you need to be able to see each other often. But I dont think you need
14、to be doing the same things. I mean Im at school but none of my friends are-Anna21. Who doesnt think women and men can be close friends?A. Marie. B. David. C. Richard. D. Anna.- 4 -22. What does Richard say about friends?A. They need to have much in common.B. Theyre less important than family.C. The
15、y must work in the same place.D. They come from social occasions.23. What do we know about Annas friends?A. They are all women.B. They all do the same things.C. They do not live far away.D. They are all college students.BThere are some differences between American English and British English. Some d
16、ifferences are quite interesting.When my friend Lily from London used the word “larder”, I didnt know what it meant. Realizing I didnt follow her, she used another word. I finally knew she wanted to find something to keep some food. The next word came up when we were planning a lunch date. She jotte
17、d down the date and time in her diary, while I marked my calendar. If she called me on the phone, she would ring me up. But if the line was busy, she would say the line was engaged.Most times, I can know what Lily means. Last week, she regretted sending her boys to watch an early morning tennis game
18、 without their fleeces. I thought that she meant without their jackets or something like those. Other times, we have to ask each other. She recently told me a funny tale about a woman who was pissed. I wondered what had made the lady angry. It turns out that pissed means drunk.Here is one more examp
19、le. My British friend Jane was filling out a ticket at the grocery store recently. She asked the young man if he had a rubber. When she noticed he didnt follow her, she quickly asked for an eraser, which, in England, is often called a rubber.In order to communicate well with the British, we American
20、s should learn some words that the British use differently. And I think people who learn English as a second language should also realize that there are differences between American English and British English.24. When Lily used the word “larder”, what was she probably looking for?A. A ladder. B. A
21、cupboard. C. Some food. D. A cook.- 5 -25. What does the underlined phrase “jotted down” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Wrote down. B. Settled down. C. Looked for. D. Learned about.26. According to the text, in British English, _.A. the word “fleeces” means “tickets”B. the word “pissed” means “angry”C. the
22、word “”engaged” means “broken”D. the word “rubber” means “eraser”27. How is the text mainly developed?A. By order in time. B. By comparing. C. By listing examples. D. By giving explanations.C83-year-old Antonio Vicente has spent the last four decades of his life fighting against the current. As Braz
23、ilian landowners cut down rainforests to make room for profitable (盈利的) plantations and cattle grazing grounds, he struggled to bring the thick jungles of his childhood back to life.In 1973 Antonio took up the challenge of restoring the forest on a 31-hectare piece of land that had been destroyed fo
24、r cattle grazing. Ironically enough, he bought the land in Brazils Sao Paulo region, using credits （贷款）that the military government was giving out to promote deforestation (砍伐森林) and agricultural technology. But Antonio didnt use the money to promote the national agriculture but wanted to revive the
25、 forest.“You are stupid. Planting trees is a waste of land. You wont have income. If its full of trees, you wont have room for cows or crops,“ Antonios neighbors told him. But he knew the damage caused by deforestation was far greater than financial profit. Antonio had grown up on a rural farm, and
26、watched his father and the other villagers cut down forests at the owners orders, either for charcoal production or to clear land for grazing cattle. He had watched the ancient water sources dry up and people struggling to survive.With only some donkeys and a few hired workers Antonio brought back t
27、he forest to his land. What started out as a weekend hobby soon became a permanent - 6 -way of life. Antonio often recalls spending days and nights in his young jungle, surrounded by rats and foxes, and eating banana for breakfast, lunch and dinner.As the forest grew, the water returned, and Antonio
28、 says that there are now over 20 water sources on his land that were no longer there when he bought it. Then the animals started making a home there. Today, the forest is alive with sounds of birds and insects living there, and more species are settling in every year.28. The credits given by the gov
29、ernment should have been used to_.A. encourage agriculture B. recover the forestC. plant trees D. produce coal29. What was the neighbors attitude toward Antonios practice?A. Positive. B. Hopeful. C. Discouraged. D. Favorable.30. What caused water sources to dry up in Antonias village?A. Peoples wast
30、ing water. B. Destroying the forest. C. Crops overusing water. D. Raising too many cows.31. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Antonios hard work has paid off. B. Antonio has made big profits.C. Antonios forest has become a zoo. D. Antonio is living with animals.DA new study, conducted by
31、British company Mindlab International, has found that listening to music at work increases accuracy (精确) and speed, The Telegraph reported. Perhaps, some parents disagree with this idea, saying, “Switch off the music and concentrate!“ Well, if thats the case with your parents, you might now be able
32、to convince them that you have science on your side.The company gave 26 participants （参与者）a series of different tasks for five days in a row, including spell checking, mathematical word problems, data entry, and abstract reasoning. The participants completed these tasks while listening to music or n
33、o music at all.The results showed that while music was playing, 88% of participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work. David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International, told The Telegraph, “Music is a - 7 -very powerful management tool if you want to increa
34、se not only the efficiency of your workforce but also their emotional state. they are going to become more positive about the work.“However, you may have a list of your favorite songs, but not all kinds of music match all homework. For maths or other subjects involving numbers or attention to detail
35、, you should listen to classical music, the study found. In the study, pop music enabled participants to complete their tasks 58% faster than when listening to no music at all. If you are reviewing your English writing, pop music is the best choice, as it is the best kind for spell checking. It cut
36、mistakes by 14%, compared to listening to no music. After finishing your homework, do you often take time to check your answers? Maybe, some dance music is suitable for you.32What did the participants have to do in the study？A. Persuade their parents to listen to music.B. Do a series of work without
37、 rest or pause.C. Complete five tasks in five days without help.D. Finish tasks with music or without music at all.33What does the underlined word “they“ in Para 4 refer to？A. Results. B. Tools. C. Participants. D. Tests.34When you review your English writing, what kind of music should you listen to
38、？A. Classical music. B. Dance music. C. Pop music. D. Rock music.35What is the best title for the text?A. Music Helps Us to Learn B. We Cant Live Without MusicC. Not All Music Suits You D. Listen to Different Music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。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to calm your
39、teensA major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not - 8 -uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam? Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 36 What they look for is your presence - to
40、talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but dont let them focus on those fears. Help them get organized. 37 Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she kno
41、ws will be on the test. Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. Its important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. 38 If this happens, encourage your teen to eat li
42、ght meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress. 39 Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your
43、 teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest. Show a positive attitude. 40 Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly, reassure
44、 your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.A. Encourage your teen to relax.B. The best thing is simply to listen.C. They will only make the situation worse.D. A parents attitude will dictate their teens emotions.E. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.F.
45、Your teen may also make negative comments about themselvesG Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，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）- 9 -阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I was 13, my only purpose was to become the star on o
46、ur football team. That meant 41 Miller King, who was the best 42 at our school.Football season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my football everywhere for 43 .Just before September, Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he come bac
47、k from 44 . He looked very 45 , but he didnt cry.That season, I 46 all of Millers records while he 47 the home games from the bench. We went 10-1 and I was named most valuable player, 48 I often had crazy dreams in which I was to blame for Millers 49 .One afternoon, I was crossing the field to go ho
48、me and saw Miller 50 going over a fencewhich wasnt 51 to climb if you had both arms. Im sure I was the last person in the world he wanted to accept 52 from. But even that challenge he accepted. I helped him move 53 over the fence. When we were finally 54 on the other side, he said to me, “You know,
49、I didnt tell you this during the 55 , but you did well. Thank you for 56 in for me.” His words freed me from my bad 57 .I thought to myself, how even without an arm he was more of a leader. Damaged but not defeated, he was 58 ahead of me. I was right to have 59 him. From that day on，I grew 60 and a little more real.41. A. cheering for B. beating out C. relying on D. bending to42. A. coach B.
