1、- 1 -吴起高级中学 20182019 学年第一学期中期考试高一英语能力卷说明：本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 150 分，考试时间120 分钟。第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）I.听对话，选答案（共 15 题，计 15 分）第一节：听下面 10 段对话，每段对话后有一个问题，读两遍，请根据每段内容的对话和后面的问题，从所给的三个选项中选出最恰当的一项。1. A. She is playing a game. B. She is watching TV. C. She is studying.2. A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By c
2、ar.3. A. Fine. B. Bad. C. Cold.4. A. To have a walk. B. To do some housework. C. To do his homework.5. A. A pen. B. A ruler. C. A pencil.6. A. Because its too big. B. Because its too expensive. C. Because its too cheap.7. A. The restaurant. B. The zoo. C. The store.8. A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C
3、. On Monday.9. A. Yellow. B. Blue. C. White.10. A. 8:20. B. 8:00. C. 7:40.第二节：听下面两段对话，每段对话后有几道小题，请根据每段对话的内容和后面的问题，从所给的三个选项中选出最恰当的一项。每段对话读两遍。听第 11 段对话，回答第 11至 12 小题。11. Where are they talking?A. In a supermarket. B. In a vegetable field. C. In a cooking school.12. How did the man learn to cook?- 2 -A
4、. He learned it by himself. B. He learned it from a teacher. C. He learned it from his friend.听第 12 段对话，回答第 13 至 15 小题。13. What team will the school set up?A. A basketball team. B. A swimming team. C. A soccer team.14. How many students will be chosen from each class?A. One. B. Two. C. Three.15. Whe
5、n will the first match be held?A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon.II. 听短文，选答案（共 5 小题，计 10 分）本题你将听到一篇短文，读两遍，请从每个小题的三个选项中，选出最恰当的一项。16. What was Lin Huis problem?A. He didnt sleep well. B. He made very little progress.C. He was in poor health.17. Lin Hui solved his problem wi
6、th his _ help.A. teachers B. classmates C. parents18. What is the first piece of advice you hear?A. To communicate with others.B. To find out the best time to study.C. To have enough sleep at night.19. Zhao Qiangs best study time is _.A. in the morning B. at night C. in the day20. We should communic
7、ate with others because it makes us_.A. excited B. patient C. relaxed第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 （共 15 小题，每小题 2 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 和 D）中选出最佳选项，并在- 3 -答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AIn England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning
8、the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.In England, people can also have summer in winter, or
9、 have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.If you dont tak
10、e an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.21 Why do people in England often talk about the weather?A. Because they often have very good weatherB. Because they may have four seasons in one dayC. Because the weather is warm just like in springD. Because the sky is sunny all da
11、y22. From the story we know that when _come, there is a heavy rain.A. sunshine and snow B. black cloudsC. summer and winter D. spring and autumn23. In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because _.A. their friends ask them to do so B. they are their
12、 favourite thingsC. they are going to sell them D. it often rains in EnglandBMy husband had just bought a new washing machine for me. I decided to use it and I washed a lot of things.- 4 -Everything worked well, but I found one of my husbands socks missing. I looked everywhere for it, but I couldnt
13、find it anywhere.The next morning, I got ready for school as usual. When the bell rang, the students came in. I greeted them first and then told them what we were going to do that day. When I turned around to write on the blackboard, the class broke out a roar(呼喊)! They laughed and laughed. They lau
14、ghed so much, in fact, that I was afraid the headmaster would be into seeing all this.I asked the class to stop, but the more I talked, the more they laughed. I decided to pay no attention to them and I continued to write on the blackboard. When I did this, they roared even more.Finally, the teacher
15、 who had the room next to mine came in to see what all the laughter was about. When he came in, he started laughing, too!“Good heavens,” I said. “Will someone please tell me what is so funny?”“Oh, God,” said the teacher. “You have a brown sock to the back of your skirt!”So thats how I found my husba
16、nds missing sock.“Oh, well,” I said to the class. “Lets just say you have had an unforgettable lesson on static(静止的) electricity.”24. What happened when the writer turned around to write on the blackboard?A. The class roared with anger. B. There was a loud noise outside the room.C. Another teacher c
17、ame in. D. The class began to laugh loudly.25. Why couldnt she find one of her husbands socks?A. Because she never expected that it would stick to her skirt. B. Because her husband had taken it away.C. Because she had left it in the classroom.D. Because some students had hidden it.26. Why did the te
18、acher from the next room laugh?A. Because the whole class laughed.B. Because he found a sock on the back of the writers skirt.C. Because he saw some of the students making faces.D. Because he saw the writer fooled by the class.- 5 -27. From the underlined sentence we can know that the writer is a pe
19、rson who is _. A. curious B. energetic C. stupid D. humorous COne day, Jacks parents told him that his grandpa would retire after working for forty years. Jack said in surprise, “Im only seven, so it means grandpa has been .er . A really long time！”His parents said, “Yes. Thats why we are going to h
20、ave a surprise party for him.”Jack loved his grandpa and wanted to do something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given him two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have the position on that card, so he decided to build a new one for his grandpa.When
21、the big day came, Jack was ready. But he didnt want to put his gift together with others. He carried it around with him the whole evening.When all the other people left, he took his grandpas hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift.His grandpa smiled, “Well, it must be a beautiful
22、gift. May I open it now？” “Sure！” Jack said excitedly.As grandpa opened the gift, tears came into his eyes. Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got! They were business cards with his new position FULLTIME GRANDPA! Jack said, “Now your fulltime job is my grandpa！”“Well, how much do I get paid
23、？” his grandpa asked, smiling. “As many hugs as you want！” With these words, Jack gave grandpa a hug. “Well, I guess that means Im the richest man in the world！” said grandpa.28Who was going to retire?AJacks grandma. BJacks grandpa.CJacks mother. DJacks father.29What did Jack decide to do for his gr
24、andpa?ATo build a new position for him.BTo draw a picture for him.CTo sing a song to him.DTo buy a gift for him.- 6 -30Which of the following is TRUE?AJack was the first one to give his gift to his grandpa.BJack was the last one to give his gift to his grandpa.CJack gave his gift to his grandpa toge
25、ther with other people.DJack gave his gift to his grandpa together with his parents.31Why were there tears in grandpas eyes?ABecause he would lose his position.BBecause he was not cared for.CBecause he was moved by Jacks gift.DBecause he was unhappy.DDifferent Countries, Different SchoolsIt is inter
26、esting to look at differences between schools in different countries. In many European countries, for example, the relationship between teachers and students is quite formal. This is true of France, Germany, and Spain, where discipline and respect for the teacher is considered very important. The sa
27、me is true of Russia. In northern European countries, however, the relationship between teachers and students is much friendlier and more relaxed. In America, students and teachers are quite relaxed with each other. In Britain, relationships are quite relaxed, but teachers can have big problems with
28、 discipline.Another important difference is whether schools are state schools or private schools. State schools are paid for by the government, but in private schools, the parents pay for the education of their children. Germany and France have both state and private schools, but most students go to
29、 state schools, which are very good. Similarly，America has both state and private schools. Most American children go to state schools, but the private schools can be very good. Britain has both state and private schools. In Russia, children go to state schools.32Which of the following countries does
30、nt put the discipline at the first place in schools?AFrance. BRussia.- 7 -CAmerica. DSpain.33From the passage, we can conclude that_.ABritish and American students are harder to control than those in other countriesBstudents in private schools are easier to teach than those in state schoolsCBritish
31、and American students are easier to control than those in other countriesDthose who attend private schools are generally the ones who arent good at their study34Which of the following countries doesnt have both state schools and private schools?AAmerica. BGermany.CFrance. DRussia.35If you are asked
32、to go on writing after the last paragraph, youll most probably write about_.Athe different sports in different schools from different countries Bthe differences in teaching between different schools from different countriesCthe advantages and disadvantages of both state schools and private schoolsDw
33、hy some students would like to go to state schools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。My mother is a diligent (勤奋的）and kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, she works hard._36_Both my brother and I love her dearly as she loves us.My mothe
34、r has been teaching math at a middle school in my hometown. She goes to work early in the morning and does not return home until late in the afternoon._37_She treats them with patience and teaches them well. For her excellent quality and very good teaching results, she has been elected as a model te
35、acher several times._38_Every day, when she comes back home from work, she sets about doing - 8 -housework, sweeping（打扫） the living room and bedrooms or cleaning the furniture, and putting everything in good order. She seems to be busy all the time. As she has been very busy working every day, she l
36、ooks older than her age. But she looks as cheerful and happy as ever. Mother never buys expensive dresses for herself, but she often buys some inexpensive but high quality clothes for us._39_She just eats a plain meal outside when she is too busy to cook herself. She lives a busy yet simple life, wi
37、thout any complaints.Often she says to us, “Work while you work, and play while you play. That is the way to be happy and gay. If you do not work, you will become lazy and be of no use to society.” What a piece of good advice this is！_40_This advice of hers will always serve as a guide to my behavio
38、r. My mother is great indeed, and I always feel proud of her.AShe enjoys listening to classic music.BAs a mother, she takes good care of us and gives us every comfort.CShe loves her students and cares for them.DShe never goes to expensive restaurants to enjoy meals.EMy mother is hardworking and neve
39、r wastes money.FI never forget it and always bear it in my mind.GCan you tell us something about your mother?第三部分完形填空(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 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The first day at school has left a deep _41_ on me. Ill never forget it.As soon as I rushed into the classro
40、om, the bell rang. A young beautiful woman came in, but she was _42_， no smile on her face. “You are not permitted to _43_during the class unless .” She was speaking when I heard a _44_“Lily, Lily” from outside the door. My grandmother was standing there with a pair of socks in her hand. I didnt rea
41、lize I was bare feet _45_ then. I wanted to _46_- 9 -them, but I dared not do that. I shook my hand, _47_“Dont wait here any longer. Leave quickly. ” As I did so, I still _48_ my eyes on my teacher. I really didnt want her to take _49_ of me, but she did. She went out to get the socks. When she gave
42、 them to me, she looked at me for a while. My face suddenly turned_50_and my heart_51_faster. I began to put thesocks on. Unfortunately I was so nervous that my _52_ hands couldnt get themonto my feet easily. Just then I heard my name called. I _53_from my seat quickly. “Can you _54_ thenumbers from
43、 one to one hundred？”the teacher asked. I nodded. _55_her surprise, I did very well. Finally she said“ _56_down， please. Study hard.”I looked _57_ her to find a smile on her face. I felt _58_ at last.The first day at school has stayed in my _59_ as something embarrassing but _60_.41A. invention Bimp
44、ression Cdecision Dattention42A. enthusiastic Bamazed Cdisappointed Dserious43A. let in Bknock in Cbreak in Dcheck in44A. voice Bsound Cnoise Dword45A. before Bafter Cjust Duntil46A. get Bthrow Caccept Dwear47A. laughing Bmeaning Ccrying Dshouting48A. fixed Blaid Copened Dshut49A. care Binterest C h
45、old Dnotice50A. pale Bwhite Cred Dblack51A. beat Bjumped Cstruck Dfelt- 10 -52A. small Bdirty Cshaking Down53A. stood up Braised Cran Djumped54A. add Bcount Crecognize Dwrite55A. With BFor CTo DAt56A. Seat BSitting CSeated DSit57A. up at Bover Caround Dthrough58A. sorry Brelaxed Cembarrassed Dpuzzle
46、d59A. body Bclassroom Cmemory Deye60A. strange Bsweet Cbad Dterrible第卷（非选择题 共三节 满分 50 分）第一节 语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Alice, 61. eighteenyearold girl, comes from Sydney, Australia.62. (recent), Alice had her first ride on a long distance train. The meals 63.
47、 (cook) by experts were great and the scenery was very 64. (colour). They first saw fields 65. dark red soil. And after that, desert and abandoned farms 66. (appear) in front of them. During the ride Alice got 67. well with other passengers. Australians used different 68. (mean) of transportation to travel to the middle of the country. First they tried 69. (ride) horses and then camels. When the government built a new railway line, people were allowed to shoot the camels 70. they were a problem. Now only the train called Ghan is in service.第 2 节 短
