1、- 1 -常州市第一中学 2018-2019 学年高二第一学期期初考试英语试卷第一部分 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，并标在试题卷的相应位置。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 are the two speakers talking about?A. Their new room. B. The
2、ir classroom. C. The bad air in the room2. Why does the woman want to read the newspaper?A. To read about home news. B. To read about sports news.C. To read about the weather.3. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. She advises him to finish the report. B. She advises him to work harder.C. She
3、 advises him to go to sleep.4. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Passenger rand air hostess. B. Guest and Receptionist.C. Customer and Clerk.5. When will the film start?A. Its already on. B. Itll start eight. C. Itll start after 8 oclock.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）听下面 5
4、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，并标在试题卷的相应位置。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 are they talking about?A. Poems. B. Physical Education. C. Languages.7. How soon does the man think he can speak a foreign language well?A. In no more t
5、han 6 years. B. In no more than 4 years. C. In 2 years.听 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。8. Where did the conversation take place?A. In a library. B. In a bookshop. C. In the office.9. What did the woman suggest?A. She suggested the man ask his teachers to borrow the books.- 2 -B. She suggested the man read the b
6、ooks in the library.C. She suggested the man copy the books.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Who is the woman speaking to?A. Her husband. B. A policeman. C. A fire fighter.11. What has the woman found lost?A. Money and jewellery. B. All the things. C. Her broken house.12. Whats the woman asking for?A. Adv
7、ice on safety. B. Directions. C. Help听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. How soon will the taxi get to the museum?A. Within five minutes. B. Within 20 minutes. C. In half an hour.14. How much will the woman probably pay at most without a tip?A. 20 dollars. B. 28 dollars. C. 18 dollars.15. What time does the
8、museum usually close?A. At about 6. B. At 4:30. C. At about 5.16. How much time will be left for the woman to visit the museum?A. About two hours . B. Over an hour. C. About 40 minutes.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. How old was Beethoven when he traveled giving concerts?A. Four. B. Eleven. C. Seventeen
9、.18. What happened when he was thirty-one?A. He was blind. B. He was deaf. C. He won high praise.19. What did Beethoven do after he lost his hearing?A. He never gave up music.B. He stopped writing music pieces.C. He went to see a doctor20. How may years did the great musician live in the world?A. 43
10、. B. 70. C. 57.第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分 50 分)第一节：单项填空(共 30 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 30 分)21. Sam has been appointed manager of the engineering department to take place of George.A. / ; / B. the ; / C. the ; the D. / ; the22. He demanded the person referred in prison.A. should be put B. to be put C. to being put D. t
11、o put23. for more than three months, but he did his best to catch up with his classmates.- 3 -A. Being ill B. Having been ill C. Though he was ill D. He was ill24. What do you think it is that matters much at home?It is the atmosphere you feel relaxed and comfortable.A. that B. what C. which D. wher
12、e25. Writing about blogging is a day-to-day activity. A magazine article be out of date compared with it.A. shall B. must C. should D. can26. Difficult as rumours on micro blog, or Weibo, are , the authorities will step up supervision so that people will not be easily misled.A. preventing B. to be p
13、revented C. to prevent D. to be prevented27. With little schooling, he couldnt teach little children.A. such; so B. so; such C. such; such D. so; so28. In the Russian media about the Olympic ceremony, there is applause for Brazil has managed to achieve on such a limited budget.A. how B. what C. that
14、 D. when29. Every boy and every girl as well as some teachers who to visit the museum asked to be at the school gate before 6:30 in the morning.A. are; are B. is; is C. are; is D.is; are30. It is reported that there are employees in Department X as in Department Y.A. twice more than B. more than twi
15、ceC. more than twice as many D. more than twice as much31. Many of us realize that the telephone rings, personal peace one has is destroyed.A. whenever; no matter what B. no matter when; whateverC. whenever; no matter how D. no matter how; however32. Many witnesses have to have seen the UFO in this
16、area, which has aroused the interest of the scientists all over the world.A. declared B. announced C. claimed D. stated33. The poems said by Sean Cannery will be published next year.A. having written B. written C. to have been written D. having been written.34. We him to stop surfing the Internet, b
17、ut he wouldnt listen.A. persuaded B. tried to persuade C. suggested D. demanded35. seems to be a possibility that we shall be able to afford the car we need.A. It B. That C. There D. This36. Stephon Marbury, 40, who helped the clubBeijing Ducks _ three CBA championship titles will end his basketball
18、 career in China.A. secure B. grasp C. purchase D. reserve37. Theresa May asked Russian officials to explain _ they were - 4 -responsible for the chemical attack in Salisbury, England.A. if B. that C. which D. where38. Among those contributing a lot to the Hope Project _ a famous star, who graduated
19、 from our school.A. are B. have C. is D. has39. This week I got fired, hurt my leg, and had my wallet stolen._.A. Do as the Romans do B. Dont cry for the moonC. Its a bed of roses D. It never rains but it pours40. Im afraid Im not _ to help with the talent show, for I am occupied with my own project
20、.A. reliable B. convenient C. available D. accessible41. Jack had a lot of parties recently.Yes. That might _ why he did so badly in the last test.A. ask for B. push for C. answer for D. account for42. Our monitors breaking the record at the sports meeting was an exciting moment, _ all of us will al
21、ways treasure.A. that B. it C. one D. what43. Seven days after the terrible earthquake, hopes began to _ that any of the people still missing might be found alive.A. flash B. fade C. float D. flee44. Isnt it time you _ to bed, Mike?I _ painting all afternoon, so I am feeling exhausted.A. go; was pra
22、cticing B. went; was practicingC. go; have been practicing D. went; have been practicing45. We explore and share our inner creativity through one artistic tool _ we all have access - the smart phone.A. in which B. to which C. with which D. on which46. Xia Peng, an English educator, pointed out _ cri
23、tical thinking is added to his or her English speech, the student will be outstanding.A. that whether B. what that C. that if D. where that47. Whenever I _ an interesting article online, I will share it with friends on WeChat.A. figure out B. put forward C. get across D. come across48. Just be patie
24、nt. You _ count on your English improving significantly in just two weeks.A. mustnt B. neednt C. cant D. wont49. Not only _ his students to know more about modern science, but _ hard to develop a curiosity about nature among them.A. he wants; also he tries B. does he want; he also triesC. wants he;
25、he also tries D. does he want; does he try- 5 -50. I dont see any reason why I sacrifice myself so much. Never forget why you started so that you can accomplish your mission, _?A. will you B. wont you C. can you D. cant you第二节：完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）请阅读下面短文，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
26、将该项涂黑。A 4-year-old girl named Norah and her new friend Mr Dan have given us the glimmer(一丝) of humanity we desperately need right now. A chance meeting in the grocery store pushes the 51 of depression aside and ends up changing a life.Norahs mother, Tara Wood, wrote on Facebook that her daughter see
27、med magnetically(有磁力地) 52 to the man when they passed by him at the store. So much so that she stood up in the cart and waved 53 , “Hi, old person! Its my birthday today！”The mans expression 54 and his face lit up when he realized she was speaking to him. “Well, hello, little lady! And how old are y
28、ou today？” he asked.They 55 for a few seconds and it was super adorable(可爱的). They continued on their way but a few minutes later, Norah asked if she could hug and take a 56 with the man, whom they now call “Mr Dan”. They 57 together and then hugged each other like they were long lost friends.When s
29、he thanked Mr Dan, Wood received a 58 she wasnt expecting. He teared up and said, “No, thank YOU. This has been the best day Ive had in a long time. Youve made me so 59 . Ms Norah.”60 by the encounter, Wood later posted the photos on Facebook and that night received a private message from someone wh
30、o 61 knows Mr Dan.It 62 his wife passed away earlier this year, leaving him in deep 63 . The friend said she was sure Norah touched his heart, 64 the chance meeting was something he “needed”Wood got Mr Dans phone number and called him a few days later. They met for lunch the following week and have
31、seen each other on numerous occasions 65 even celebrating his 82nd birthday together.“You guys, I cannot 66 the friendship between Norah and Mr Dan. I 67 every time theyre togetherits so pure, simple and perfect.” Wood wrote.Hugs can be physical such as those 68 with an intimate(亲密的) partner, family
32、 member or friend; or they can be symbolic such as the 69 that someone needs a word of encouragement or a helping hand. Hugs can be the interweaving(交织) threads(线) that 70 the fabric(布) of our communities and our society. Hugs are so powerful that they can shake us to the core(核心) and wake up the hu
33、manity within.51. A. ceilings B. curtains C. symptoms D. depths52. A. drawn B. led C. dragged D. introduced53. A. curiously B. strangely C. excitedly D. greedily54. A. darkened B. froze C. betrayed D. softened- 6 -55. A. chatted B. greeted C. inquired D. bargained56. A. walk B. picture C. rest D. su
34、rvey57. A. posed B. gathered C. cheered D. clapped58. A. present B. comment C. complaint D. response59. A. awkward B. delighted C. disappointed D. proud60. A. Influenced B. Encouraged C. Touched D. Reminded61. A. personally B. merely C. gradually D. eventually62. A. puts out B. gives out C. brings o
35、ut D. turns out63. A. water B. thought C. depression D. shame64. A. predicting B. adding C. interpreting D. declaring65. A. before B. yet C. since D. thus66. A. develop B. handle C. spoil D. deepen67. A. panic B. hesitate C. pray D. cry68. A. shared B. confirmed C. identified D. cooperated69. A. app
36、roval B. promise C. consequence D. recognition70. A. produce B. arrange C. strengthen D. rebuild第二部分：阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）请阅读下列短文，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。ASummer has finally arrived, which means kids are bound for the outdoors. It can be exciting for kids and parents to hav
37、e a great opportunity to go swimming, picnicking or on adventures. This time of year is also a dangerous time of year as almost half of all injury-related deaths in children occur between May and August. Whether it be in the pool, on bike, out in the sun or in the backyard is always important. Here
38、are some tips to keep the family safe over the summer.Water SafetyAt this time of year, drowning deaths among children skyrocket(飞涨) compared to the rest of the year. Never leave your child alone in the water, even in shallow water. A child can drown in as little as one inch of water. Enroll your ch
39、ildren in swimming lessons. Some swim schools offer class for children as young as 6 months.Sun SafetyWe are fortunate enough to live in the Sunshine State, where sun shines year-round. But with all the time you and the kids will be spending outdoors this summer, its important to protect yourself. M
40、ake sure to use a widely-used sunscreen(防晒霜) that blocks both UVA and UVB sunlight. Cotton clothing has an estimated SPF of only 6, so even if your kids are going out wearing T-shirts and shorts, make sure they are covered up.Bike SafetyNothing says summer like a nice neighbourhood bike ride. But bi
41、kes are not toys and can certainly cause injury. Dont forget to always wear a helmet. Head - 7 -injuries are reduced by 85 percent when riders wear a helmet and other safety equipment like knee and wrist pads. Its estimated that 75 percent of bicycle-related deaths could have been prevented with bic
42、ycle helmets. When riding on the street, make sure kids understand all riding hand signals, ride with the traffic flow and stay as far right as possible.71. Summer is called a dangerous time because children .A. are easily injuredB. enjoy staying in the sunC. want to learn swimmingD. refuse to accep
43、t advice72. What can be learned from the passage?A. Kids only need to wear T-shirts and shorts.B. Bikes, like toys, seldom lead to injury.C. Some swim schools offer children class for free.D. Deaths from drowning increase suddenly in summer.BGus Wenner runs R; his father gave him the job. But Jann W
44、enner, the magazines co-founder and publisher, was quick to assure critics of the appointment process that his son is terribly talented and had to prove himself before being given the post. Apparently, Gus worked his way up from more junior positions with the company, and demonstrated, according to
45、his father, the “drive and discipline and charm, and all the things that show leadership.” Gus Wenner is 22 years old.He is certainly not the only kid out of college, or even out of high school, working at daddys firm. Family contacts are a common way of finding both temporary internships and longti
46、me careers. Opportunities for the children of top 1 percent are not the same as they are for the 99 percent.This is hardly a shock, but it is precisely the type of inequality that reveals the hard-to-define promise of the “Just Do It” version of the American dream and deepens our cynicism(愤世嫉俗) abou
47、t how people get ahead. As a consequence, it weakens support for public policies that could address the lack of upward mobility among children born at the bottom, who ought to be given priority. A strong tie between adult outcomes and family background annoys Americans. When an organization conducte
48、d a nationally representative survey asking about the meaning of “the American dream”， some typical answers included: “Being free to say or do what you want” and “Being free to accomplish almost anything you want with hard work， ” but also “Being able to succeed regardless of the economic circumstan
49、ces in which you were born.”This is exactly the reason that “the American dream” is not only a defining metaphor(暗喻) for the country, but also why Americans have long been willing to tolerate a good deal more economic inequality than citizens of many other rich countries. A belief in the possibility of upward mobility not only mora
