1、12018-2019 年学年度第一学期期中考试高一英语试卷考试时间：120 分钟 分值：150 分 第一部分：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。 ALinda Eveans was my best friendlike the sister I never had. We did everything together: piano lesson, movies, swimming, and horseback riding.When I
2、was 13, my family moved away, Linda and I kept in touch through letters，and we saw each other on special times, like my wedding and Lindas. Soon we were busy with children and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often. One day a card that I sent came back, stamped “Address Unknown”. I had no idea
3、 about how to find Linda.Over the years, I missed Linda very much, I wanted to share happiness of my children and then grandchildren, And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then mother died, There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill.One day, I was re
4、ading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was WagmanLindas married name. “There must be thousands of Wagmans . ”I thought, but I still wrote to her.She called as soon as she got my letter, “Mrs, Tobin!” she said excitedly, “Linda Ev
5、ans Wagman is my mother.”Minutes later I heard a voice that I recognized at once, even after 40 years. We laughed and cried and caught up on each others lives, Now the empty place in my heart is filled, And theres one thing that Linda and I know for sure: we wont lose each other again!21. They didnt
6、 often write to each other because they_.A. got married B. had little time to do soC. didnt like writing letters D. could see each other on special times2. There was an empty place in the writers heart because she_.A. was in troubleB. didnt know Lindas addressC. received the card that she sentD. did
7、nt have a friend like Linda to share her happiness and sadness3. The writer was happy when she_.A. read the newspaperB. heard Lindas voice on the phoneC. met a young woman who looked a lot like LindaD. wrote to the woman whose last name was4. They havent kept in touch_.A. for about 40 years B. for a
8、bout 27 yearsC. since they got married D. since the writers family moved awayBRiding School:You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across
9、 farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.Opening Hours: Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m. 8:30p.m.Phone: (412) 396-6754 Fax: (412) 396-6752Diving Centre:Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which yo
10、u learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.3Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30p.m. 8:30p.mPhone: (412)396-6312 Fax: (412) 396-6706Watersports club:We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing, a
11、nd water-skiing. A beginners course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lessons all through the day.Opening Hours: Monday through
12、Friday: 9:00a.m. 4:00p.mPhone: (412)396-6899 Fax: (412) 396-68905. If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join _ .A. Sailing Club B. Riding SchoolC. Watersports Club D. Diving Centre6. If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the
13、 mornings, you may fax _ .A. (412) 396-6752 B. (412) 396-6706C. (412)396-6899 D. (412) 396-68907. If you are planning to explore the ocean depths, you should attend your lessons at _ .A. 24 hours from Monday to SundayB. Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.C. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.D. Mo
14、nday and Friday: 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.CBody language is the quietest, most secret and most powerful language of all. It is said that our body movements communicate about 50% of what we really mean while words themselves only do 7%. So while your mouth is closed, just it is your body language that is s
15、aying.4When it comes to body language at the office, you may be making some big mistakes that could cause you trouble. The following are some tips on what you should not do when using body language at your office.Dont touch your co-workers, even if its on the back of the arm or shoulder. Many of you
16、r co-workers are not comfortable with any body contact(接触)with others. Be careful not to touch everyone at your office.Dont avoid eye contact. Eyes can speak. Lack of eye contact means cheat, and it can also point to no safety or lack of confidence(自信). Trust and confidence are things you will commu
17、nicate to the other person if you hold eye contact 50% of the time.Dont have a bad handshake. You re going to show your kindness at once with a firm palm(手掌)to palm handshake. Showing the palms of your hands is an amiable gesture as it shows that you have a peaceful purpose. It means acceptance, and
18、 that youre open to new ideas. Be careful of the dead fish handshake.Dont lean(倾斜) your head while listening to others. When listening to others, you should listen to him or her carefully with your head straight. For women especially, you think you are expressing interest by leaning your head when y
19、ou are listening to others, but you actually come across as if you dont understand whats going on.8. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. The importance of body language. B. The development of body language.C. The best way to communicate with others. D. How to avoid making mistakes at the o
20、ffice.9. The underlined word “amiable” in paragraph5 can be replaced with_.A. common B. polite C. friendly D. strange10. It can be known from the passage that _.A. The stronger you shake hands with others the better.B. Leaning your head when listening expresses interest.5C. Leaning back and forward
21、shows you are thoughtful.D. Eye contact is very important in communications.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Pay attention to your body language at the office.B. How to get along with your co-workers. C. The meaning of body language you should know. D. Different co
22、untries have different body language.DNew York, London, Paris and other big cities are exciting places to live in. There are many interesting things to see and to do. You can go to different kinds of museums, plays and films. You can also go shopping to buy things from all over the world.But there a
23、re serious problems in big cities too. The cost of living is high, and there are too many people in some of big cities. Every year many people move to the cities because there are some chances to find jobs, to study at good schools, and to receive good medical care. But sometimes these people cannot
24、 find work or a good place to live in. Also, too many people in a small space make it hard to keep the cities safe and clean.Some people enjoy living in big cities. Others do not. Before people move to big cities, they should think about the problems of living there.12Which is the best title for thi
25、s passage?ABig cities BNew York, London, and ParisCExciting Places to live in DSerious Problems in Big Cities13In big cities people can _. .Ago to different kinds of museums Bsee all kinds of plays and filmsCbuy things from all over the world DA，B，and C14Which of the following is true?ABig cities ar
26、e not safe and clean enough.BPeople can easily find a good place to live in a big city.CLiving in a big city doesnt cost a lot.6DAll people like to live in big cities.15In this passage the writer advises people_.Ato move to a big cityBnot to move to a big cityCnot to move to a big city without think
27、ing about the problems thereDnot to think too much about the problems before they move to a big city第二节 （共5小题; 每小题2 分 ， 满分 10分 ）阅读短文内容，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。Tips for a Happier WorkplaceYou dont have to be friends with your co-workers, but you do need to be friendly. Read on for fresh way
28、s to make your office a kinder, gentler place. Give a happy “Hello!” in the morning Do you walk into the office, eyes down, and immediately start work? If so, you are likely to find that co-workers ignore (忽视 ) you or avoid you. 16 Its really amazing how fast this small gesture can change unfriendly
29、 workplace relations. Learn the art of small talk Ask your co-workers about their interests their favorite music, movies, and books, as well as their hobbies. 17 Once you know what catches their imagination, pick up stories from newspapers or magazines to help start conversations. Ask what they thin
30、k People love to be asked for their opinion, so go out of your way to ask, “What do you think of this report?” or “How do you think I should deal with this situation?” 18 Avoid gossip (流言飞语）19 So return the favor. When a co-worker walks towards you bearing a piece of gossip, respond (回应) with, “Real
31、ly?” and then change the subject 7or get back to work. If you dont respond, the gossiper will move on. 20 To win friends at work, start with good office etiquette (礼节). Theres nothing more frustrating (令人沮丧的) to busy co-workers than to have their emails and phone messages ignored. Your silence doesn
32、t just make their jobs harder; it also conveys (传达) an unpleasant message: You are unimportant to me.A. Stop complaining.B. Return calls and emails immediately.C. Then give the advice giver a silent thank-you.D. Always work as hard as anyone working for you.E. You dont want anyone talking about you
33、behind your back, right?F. Showing an interest in them will make them feel comfortable around you.G. Get into the habit of greeting your co-workers with a smile as you arrive in the morning.第二部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分 75 分)第一节：完形填空（共 40 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 60 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，并在
34、答题卡上将该项涂黑。AI grew up in a small town and the main entertainment（娱乐） was Friday night high school football. It was just a sleepy little town where parents wanted to raise their children away from crime and 21 of a big city, and where teenagers like me 22 leaving to find something bigger and better.Al
35、l that changed one summer night. My friend Lisa, Martin and Tyler held a party for my eighteenth birthday at Lisas house. 23 they kept handing alcohol to me I was pretty 24 . I asked Tyler to take me home. With some 25 , we made it out to his car and drove home. News came next morning. My friend Mar
36、tin was 26 in a car accident. That night after Tyler and I left, Martin, who was 27 more drunk than me, got into his car and 28 towards 8the highway to go home. Driving on the wrong side of the road, he never saw the truck coming. The driver didnt see him 29 to avoid the car. They hit head on. Marti
37、n died immediately, and the driver was thrown 30 the truck windshield（挡风玻璃）and died a week later.Whenever I 31 back on that day, I cant help thinking that it was my 32 to drink so much that night. 33 things would be different. I know Martin 34 the choice to drink and drive that night, but a part of
38、me will always feel 35 for what happened.I may not change the world with my story, but I do hope that by 36 my story I can make you 37 that you not only have a responsibility for yourself but also for others. Dont ever think that your choices are yours 38 . Every choice is like a stone dropped into
39、39 watereach ripple (涟漪) 40 someone who your choice affects. Thats quite an influence, isnt it?21. A. death B. fashion C. danger D. challenge22. A. succeeded in B. agreed to C. applied for D. dreamed of 23. A. When B. As C. While D. Although24. A. lost B. drunk C. frozen D. sleepy25. A. difficulty B
40、. fun C. hope D. method26. A. died B. injured C. killed D. hurt27. A. constantly B. frequently C. equally D. clearly28. A. fled B. walked C. pushed D. headed 29. A. in time B. in trouble C. in danger D. in place30. A. above B. below C. through D. into31. A. turn B. hold C. get D. look32. A. desire B
41、. right C. fault D. chance33. A. Meanwhile B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise34. A. made B. avoided C. regretted D. faced 35. A. guilty B. disappointed C. happy D. embarrassed36. A. remembering B. sharing C. declaring D. stopping937. A. explain B. escape C. realize D. limit38. A. alone B. always C
42、. finally D. perhaps39. A. clean B. still C. deep D. fresh40. A. inspires B. represents C. attracts D. benefitsBA farmer found a wounded eagle (鹰) in his field. He was so 41 that he took it home and cleaned its wounds. After that he placed it 42 in the yard, in the hope that it 43 recover soon.Stran
43、gely enough, the eagle soon got used to the 44 of all the chickens in the yard. It learned to 45 from side to side like chickens, and eat happily from a trough (食槽). For many years, the eagle 46 his new life on the farm.Then one day, one of the farmers friends pointed to the playing 47 and asked, “
44、48 is that eagle acting like a chicken?” The farmer told him what had 49 , and the friend felt quite 50 .“I cant believe that!” said the friend. “It should fly in the 51 , not live here!” He picked up the eagle, and 52 it into the air. The eagle was 53 , and cried loudly. Then it just fell down on t
45、he ground.That night, the friend could 54 sleep as he remembered the chicken-like eagle. The next morning, he headed back to the farm for another 55 . This time he carried the eagle to the 56 of a nearby mountain.When he stood at the highest place of the mountain, he looked into its eyes and shouted
46、, “Dont you 57 ? You werent made to live like a chicken!” As he 58 the eagle up, he made sure it was facing into the bright 59 of the rising sun. Then he 60 tossed (抛) the bird into the sky. This time the eagle opened his wings, and disappeared into the clouds.41. A. polite B. brave C. kind D. proud
47、42. A. forward B. outside C. inside D. backward43. A. would B. should C. must D. need44. A. food B. sounds C. water D. habits1045. A. walk B. sleep C. talk D. drink 46. A. wasted B. forgot C. lost D. enjoyed47. A. chicken B. eagle C. farmer D. plane 48. A. When B. How C. Why D. What49. A. suffered B
48、. experiencedC. happened D. found50. A. pleased B. surprised C. worried D. satisfied51. A. sky B. sea C. land D. lake52. A. pulled B. moved C. took D. threw53. A. afraid B. interested C. excited D. angry54. A. hardly B. exactly C. actually D. finally55. A. drink B. meeting C. rest D. try56. A. top B. foot C. center D. side57. A. believe B. cry C. understand D. work58. A. held B. put C. filled D. tied 59. A. sight B. light C. space D. shape60. A. easily B. softly C. quickly D. powerfully第二节：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（不多于 3 个
