2018-2019学年闵行外国语高一下期中考试试卷

2018-2019年闵行外国语中学高一下期中考试卷II.Grammar and Vocabulary (26%)Section A (16)Directions:After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.A.Recently, a student organization at Cornell University ____________ (introduce)their Big Red Bikes program. Like many bike share programs across America, the project aims to make biking accessible and convenient for every student on the campus.____________the cold winter approaches, the bikes are being moved into storage, but that has not stopped the organization ____________(continue) to collect money in the hope of expanding the program in the next years.Big Red Bikes provided 20 bikes for the students to use in May 2011.Six months later, 20 more ____________(add).The hope is to finally expand the program to include 100 bikes and more parking station.As the need for the program increases,Big Red Bikes is working in a highly democratic (民主的)manner to determine how to expand the program. The organization sent out a campus-wide survey to decide____25____ they would put future parking stations and get advice on bike models. For example, the second 20-bike addition has a slightly different model and includes a basket.____26____ it is only a campus-wide program at present, it could contribute to a larger national movement. Boris Suchkov, the finance director of Big Red Bikes, ____27____ (explain), “When graduates go to live somewhere else, they have this expectation that biking should be a part of life.” He added, “We believe that students ____28____ are exposed to an environmentally sustainable transport system during their college years will be more likely to expect and need sustainable systems of all kinds in the future.”(B)Happiness, according to the Oxford English dictionary, ____29____(base) on luck or good fortune. Joy on the other hand, is described as a vivid emotion of pleasure. Thus, happiness depends on circumstance; joy____30____ our emotional well-being.If you know joyful people, you will probably notice common traits(特性) among them. Joyful people are often healthy, both physically and mentally; they value strong positive relationships, and they don’t allow the extremes of life -- sudden highs or sudden lows -- ____31____(influence) them too much. Joyful people lead ____32____ more stable life. But these abilities do not just arrive; they have to be worked at.Teaching ourselves to be joyful may be one of the greatest things that we can do ____33____(enhance) our overall health. However, it is important to understand that joy is an emotion that arises from within us and is not affected by the things that happen to us. Instead of looking for external things to provide happiness in our lives, we ____34____ strive to find the joy within, educate ourselves about joy and work to enhance it in our lives. One way to start is to make a decision to wake up every morning and find joy in our lives. ____35____(think) about a special person or a devoted pet. It is our choice to be either joyful ____36____ fearful. Let’s take the time to train ourselves to be joyful -- our lives will be both happier and healthier for it.Section B(10’)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Nine times out of ten, students complain to their Physical Education teachers about being out in the hot sun, running around for no reason. Perhaps in lower level education, children see it as a ____37____ of escaping the classroom, but as they grow older, it’s simply looked upon as a huge waste of time and energy.However, engaging in acts of physical activity from a young age is very important for both the mental and physical health of a child; the habits learnt in youth tend to continue into adulthood, thus having an effect on the prevalence of obesity and ____38____ illnesses in society. Physical activity has been ____39____ with an increased life expectancy in adults so its importance isobvious, but its value for children sometimes needs to be justified. It is never too early to start teaching a child ____40____ behavior and habits; however, in middle childhood(ages6-10)children tend to be in a____41____ of development where they think very literally and will absorb everything you teach, do and say. It is during this stage of development that they are most likely to be taught healthy eating habits, develop exercise programs and have an interest in ____42____ sports.Physical activity is one of the most important things we all can and should do to keep our body in healthy ____43____ . There are many health conditions that don’t require a pill to be swallowed on a daily basis but can be helped with a tiny amount of time invested in exercising. Physical activity is ____44____ for both mental and physical health. It has also been considered a tool for boosting our social life.People who see exercise as a total waste of time should understand that exercise is essential to life because it not only prevents us from being vulnerable to illness, but it also teaches us how to be disciplined in the sense that we have complete 45 over our body and its outcome. Today we live in an environment where we get more unhealthy foods and beverages for a lesser cost, which in 46 promotes greater consumption, and unhealthier children and adults.III. Reading Comprehension (47’)Section A (15’)Direction: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.With the sudden urge for social engagements in the modern world, many events and activities are being promoted to attract teens and adults. While adults feel out of place in a space filled with younger aged teens, teens often find themselves having to 47 between two extremes being presented by society: either teens decide to attend these events and are heavily pressured to “take just one sip,” or 48 the popular act of drinking. The legal drinking age is currently eighteen, but the illegal drinking age is as low as zero. Most people have their first by the time they’re 13. Unbelievably, that first drink can be the 49 of a troubled life.A few reasons for teens drinking are peer pressure, enjoyment, 50 sadness, boredom, rebellion and insomnia. But the main reason for doing so is “to 51 the law.” Teenagers become 52 with alcoholic beverages from the moment they enter high school. That meansthat a large quantity of teens under the age of eighteen have used alcohol before. Teens feel as though drinking before the legal age is a big deal, so they all try to 53 the rest of the “legal” society. Being a rebel and not 54 the rules is an important role of a teen’s life, though no one wants to face the consequences of being an adult.Despite the fact that it is illegal for young teens to purchase alcohol, they are able to get it through their parents’ liquor cabinets, 55 store clerks, or older friends who purchase it for them. As we all see, it is not hard for teens to 56 alcohol. Since there seems to be no elimination of under-age teen drinking in society, why then not just lower then drinking age? Drinking can make teens “feel good,” but this feeling lasts only for a short time. Teenagers on shows like Gossip Girl get drunk regularly, but those shows rarely 57 the problems alcohol can cause. Teenagers often think that drinking will give them more energy, but 58 isn’t an energy drink; it’s a depressant. Alcohol 59 damages the brain the body, and for this to happen at a very young age, is saddening. Drinking stimulates poorly made decisions by teens, and 60 , many teens end up pregnant or dropping out of school. They may even get hurt or 61 in severe accidents caused by their being drunk.( ) 47. A. cause B. choose C. avoid D. witness ( ) 48. A. pick up B. deal with C. fight against D. engage in ( ) 49. A. excuse B. start C. symbol D. meaning ( ) 50. A. anxiety B. disorder C. imitation D. lifestyle ( ) 51. A. observe B. resist C. break D. invent( ) 52. A. busy B. content C. honest D. familiar ( ) 53. A. fit in with B. make up for C. catch up with D. hold on to ( ) 54. A. making B. explaining C. following D. breaking ( ) 55. A. illegal B. irresponsible C. forgetful D. unsatisfactory( ) 56. A. practice B. exchange C. obtain D. stop( ) 57. A. solve B. blame C. explore D. assume ( ) 58. A. water B. wine C. liquor D. alcohol ( ) 59. A. constantly B. actually C. exactly D. unexpectedly ( ) 60. A. as a result B. in return C. on the country D. after al( ) 61. A. arrested B. cheated C. disturbed D. killedSection B ( 24’)Directions read the following three passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C, and D. choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasn’t looking forward to it. I had little money and had only been able to afford to stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spain. So, I wasn’t really excited as I knew exactly what it was going to be like: lots of noisy cousins, and Aunt Rosa begging me to take her for a ride.After I had checked in, I made my way slowly to the departure gate. As I was waiting to board the plane, I kept thinking about my ideal holiday destination: Jamaica, with its long, sandy beaches and crystal-clear water.As soon as the plane took off, I fell fast asleep and only woke to the sound of the announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts, as we will shortly be landing in Kingston.” I froze in my seat. Was I dreaming? Kingston? Jamaica? I had boarded the wrong plane!Immediately after the plane landed, I explained the situation to the authorities. It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently, it had been the airline’s fault, since the flight numbers for Spain and Jamaica were exactly the same! Therefore, with no flight back to London for a week, the airline had no choice but to pay for our stay.So there I was, lying on the beach, enjoying the music and the marvelous food of Jamaica! As for Aunt Rosa, I suppose she just had to live without me!62. Why did the writer choose to spend her holiday with her aunt in Spain?A．She missed her cousins very much. B．Her aunt begged her to go there.C．She could hardly afford any better trip. D．Spain was her ideal destination.63. The underlined sentence in the passage shows that the author feels _________after she hears the announcement.A. disappointedB. surprisedC. satisfiedD. interested64. In the story, the writer ended up _________.A．flying to London immediately B．heading for Spain from JamaicaC．complaining to the authorities D．enjoying a free beach holiday65.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A．A Lucky Mistake B．A Terrible AdventureC．A Nice Dream D．A Well-Planned Trip(B)A brand is a name, word, sign, symbol, design, or a combination of these, intended to identify the goods or services of a company or a group of companies. Another purpose of a brand is to contrast one company from another. The most important skill of professional marketers is the ability to create, maintain, protect, and enhance the brands of their products and services. Branding has become so important that today hardly any company or product is without one. Therefore, brand management is an increasingly important element in marketing.Brand power refers to the relative strength of a company's brand in the minds of consumers, and can influence consumers' choice of products. Brands are powerful to the extent that they give high brand loyalty and strong brand associations, name recognition, perceived quality and other assets to a company. A strong brand can be one of a company's most important assets.High brand power provides a company with many competitive advantages. A powerful brand enjoys a high level of consumer brand awareness and loyalty. Because consumers expect stores to carry the brand, the company has more bargaining power when negotiating with retailers (零售商). And because the brand name brings high credibility, a company with a strong brand can more easily launch new products with the same brand name.Many companies use the advantage of a strong brand power strategically to expand their business. when a company introduces an additional item with a new flavour, form, colour or packagesize in a given product category and under the same brand name, it is called a line extension. Another strategy is called brand extension.This involves the use of a successful brand name to launch new or modified products in a new category, thereby employing brand recognition in order to increase sales of new products.Brand recognition is certainly important. Because consumers often hold long-standing perceptions about brands, high brand power ensure a company continued sales of its products.66.What does the underlined word "assets" in the 2nd paragraph mean?A. pointsB. advantagesC. aspectsD. elements67.All of the following statements are the advantages of a high brand power EXCEPTthat________.A. a high brand wins the loyalty of consumersB. a high brand usually sets a much higher priceC. it's easy for a high brand company to launch new productsD. a high brand company is more competitive when doing business with retailers.68. A brand extension________.A. happens when the company is developing a new product.B. means the expansion of a company’s business in its established field.C. takes place when the company introduces a similar item but with a new colour.D. refers to the use of an established brand name to promote a new product in a new category.69.What might be the best title of this passage?A. Brand PowerB. Famous BrandC. Company BrandsD. Brand Products(C)Do you know anyone who suffers from equinophobia, pluviophobia or leukophobia? Or to put it another way, do you know anyone who is very afraid of horses, rain or the colour white? You probably don’t, and yet these are recognized medical conditions, though very rare ones.According to many surveys, more than ten per cent of people in the United States have some kind of phobia. There are, of course, dozens of different kinds, ranging from the unknown to the well-know.True phobias consist of an intense fear that produces a very strong desire to avoid the object of that fear. Without specialist help they are very difficult to control and tend to disrupt the daily life of the sufferer. Quite often, however, the term phobia is also used to refer to a lesser degree of fear, or even just a strong feeling of dislike. There is some disagreement as to the most common phobia, but the "top ten" lists usually include arachnophobia (the fear of spiders), acrophobia (heights), claustrophobia (confined spaces) and aerophobia (flying in aircraft). Phobias often ornate from upsetting experiences earlier in life-for example an intense fear of dogs (cynophobia) often comes from having been bitten by one; and of water(aquaphobia)from having been close to drowning at some point. In some cases, however, experts suggest phobias are to some extent evolutionary, arising not from personal experience but from inherited memory lying deep in our brains. Arachnophobia and ophidiophobia (the fear of snakes) are often suggested as examples: for our distant ancestors, who lived closer to nature than we do, fear of poisonous spider and snakes would have served the useful evolutionary purpose of helping them avoid potentially fatal bites.A common technique for treating some phobias is that ‘progressive exposure’ in which sufferers are encouraged by a therapist to gradually get closer to the object of their fear. The idea is that at each step the patient realize nothing bad is happening to them, which should lead to their fear gradually decreasing. With someone who is terrified of spiders, for example, the therapist might start by showing them a picture of a spider, then introducing a real spider in a glass box and slowly moving the box closer to them, then finally having them hold the spider in the palm of their hand. Therapy of this kind is said to be very effective, although in this case perhaps not very enjoyable.70.The underlined word “phobia” most probably means________.A.medicineB. fearC. conditionD. desire71.What can be inferred from the passage?A.We may be born with some kind of phobias.B.Experts agree on which phobia happen most frequently.C.Environment may be a key factor to heal people’s phobias.D.Specialists suggest that most phobias will affect our life greatly.72.Which of the following is most likely to be an example of “progressive exposure”?A.See a small spider---see a bigger spider---see an even bigger spider.B.Be frightened of a spider---care nothing about a spider---like a spider.C.Stay with a spider for 10 seconds---stay with a spider for 20 seconds--stay with a spider for 30 seconds.D.Watch a picture of a spider---see a real spider in a glass box---hold the spider in the hand.73.The purpose of the passage is to________.A.point out the ways to cure people of a medical condition.B.argue for experts’ viewpoints on a medical condition.C.give an introduction of a kind of medical condition.D.explain the origin of a medical condition.Section C (8分)Directions: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable headings from the list below for the passage. Note that there are two extra headings.____74____ Whether it’s to grandma’s house, a family reunion or simply a holiday getaway, these yearly road trips can often be the source of dread and stress. The thought of being trapped inthe car with restless children or the possibility of cat trouble along the way is enough to make anyone consider staying home.____75____Plan the route for your car trip. If you’re planning on driving to your holiday destination, a little planning can help make your trip easy and uneventful.____76____Remember, it’s likely that you won’t be the only person on the road during the holidays, and traffic is always a factor. Alternate routes or shortcuts can help reduce time spent in traffic jams and get you to your destination sooner. This information can also come in handy in case of road construction or other situations that might block your primary route.Consider your luggage needs. If you're traveling by car, the issue of luggage is only important with regards to the amount of room needed. Before you begin packing, think about how many people will be in your vehicle and how much room they will need to travel comfortably. This could affect the number of bags that you can take along.______77_____ Not only is the possibility of lost luggage an issue, but most airlines now charge extra for checked baggage. For a family of four, carrying a few bags each could result in several hundred dollars' worth of baggage fees during your trip. Try to pack as lightly as possible.第二卷（共47分）1.Translation(4’+4’+4’+5'+5’=22’)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.《流浪地球》（The Wandering Earth）被认为是今年春节最受欢迎的一部电影。

2018－2019 学年度下英语期中考试高一英语试卷第I卷 (选择题)第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）第一节（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 does the man want?A. Some bottles.B. Some water.C. Some juice.2.How much is the tip?A. $1.B. $5.C. $2.3.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The Murder.B. Traffic.C. Weather.4.What happened to the woman?A. Her house was robbed.B. Her furniture was destroyed.C. Her jewelry was stolen.5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Colleagues.C. Stranger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，各个小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话科网或独白读两遍。

听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 、7题。

6.Why does the man worry about his mother?A. She is too old.B. She is too ill.C.She gets bad-tempered.7.What does the man invite his mother to do?A. Live with them.B. Visit his family.C.Meet his girlfriend.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 、9题。

2018-2019学年度高一下学期期中考试英语试题时间：120分钟满分：150 分第一部分一、听力（共20小题；共30分）第一节（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 does the woman want to do?A. Walk indoors.B. Go shopping.C. Walk by the water.2. Where is the man going?A. City Hall.B. The train station.C. The Children' s Museum.3. What did the woman learn?A. She worked badly.B. She shouldn't lie to her parents.C. Lying doesn't usually work.4. How does the woman feel about the man and his cat?A. A little unhappy.B. Extremely angry.C. Understanding.5. Why did the man invite the woman to the restaurant?A. She loves to eat meat.B. She loves to try new things.C. The restaurant has great vegetarian food.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。

2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题（含解析）考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（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. How many people will visit New York for free? （）A. 2.B. 3.C. 5.2. What does the man advise the woman to do? （）A .See Mr. Smith. B. Check the letter. C. Type the letter again.3. What’s wrong with Jane?A. She misses her home very much.B. She hasn’t received her mother’s letter. （）C. She is worried about her mother’s health.4. What does the man want to do? （）A. Learn to play baseball.B. Organize a baseball team.C. Find a baseball player.5. What does Susan mean? （）A She had a date then.B. She will put off the meeting.C. She didn’t have time to prepare the speech.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。

2018-2019学年下学期高一年级英语学科期中试卷第一部分：听力第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分75分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1. What will the woman do first this afternoon?A. Go to the bankB. Attend a-lectureC. See a dentist2. Which kind of T-shirt will the man probably choose？A. The one with picturesB. The one with shapesC. The o ne with words3. What will be added soon?A. The seats B The elevatorsC. The air conditioner4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A restaurantB. A paperC . A person5. How old is the woman now?A.20B.22C.30第二节（共15小题；每小题15分，满分2．5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the kitchen lack?A. A fridgeB. A dishwasherC. A washing machine.7. What can the woman find near the house?A. A cafe.B. A theatreC. A big mall请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. What does the man like to do for the first job?A. Write articlesB. Take picturesC. Sell advertising9. What is Concrete?A. A newspaperB. A website C A magazine请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. How long can the man keep the books?A. For three weeksB. For four weeksC. For six weeks11. How will the man probably pay for the booksA. In cash.B. By money order.C.By credit card12 Which book is not available now?A. Water ResourcesB. Land in AustraliaC. Coastal Zone 请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题13. What can tourists do during the first tour?A. See some exhibits.B. Visit an old pubC. Walk along the castle wall14. When will the Ghost Walk end?A. At about 8 pmB. At about 9 pmC. At about 10 pm15. What does the woman say about the fourth walk?A. It is about a writer. B It lasts for two hours C. It is closed on Mondays16. Which tour is the cheapest?A. The Castle tourB. The City Sights tourC. The Ghost Walk请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

学2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题选择题部分第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，总分30分）第一节听下面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 does the man suggest doing?A. Taking a taxi.B. Taking a bus. C . Holding a meeting.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Who will give them a lecture.B. Where the lecture will b e given.C. What the lecture will be about.3. Who answered the phone yesterday most probably?A. The man.B. The man’s father.C. The man’s uncle.4. What happened to the man during the holiday?A. His arm was broken.B. His leg was broken.C. His foot was hurt.5. What does the woman ask Joe to do?A. Help her with her work.B. Turn off the radio.C. Turn down the radio.第二节听下面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。

2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题时量：120分钟分值：150分第I卷（选择题)听力 (共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1. How is the weather now?A. SunnyB. CloudyC. Rainy.2. What does the woman think of Gina?A. UntidyB. UnusualC. Impolite3. Who does the man think is smartest?A. LisaB. LydiaC. Anna4. What about the film does the woman think is funny?A. Its dialogueB. Its musicC. It s story5. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers?A. FriendsB. WorkmatesC. Couple （夫妻）第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What doesn’t the man want on his pizza?A. Red peppersB. OnionsC. Tomato es7. What drink will the man have?A. Apple juiceB. Orange juiceC. L emon juice请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. When was the Tiger Ying made?A. About 2,000 years agoB. About 3, 000 years ag oC. About 4,000 years ago9. What can we know about the buyer?A. His name is unknown.B. He is from the UK.C. He spent ￡41, 000 on the thing.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题第I卷（选择题）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）请听下面五段对话，选出最佳选项。

Where does the woman work normally?In the hospital. B. In the nursing home. C. In the old people’s homeWhich language did the woman learn in university?French B.Italian C. GermanWhat did the woman do yesterday afternoon?She went shopping B. She attended a party C. She went to the parkWhat are the speakers talking about?The man’s hometown B. The man’s last trip C. The man’s weekend planWhy did the woman go to ?To travel B. To work C. To study第二节(共15小题)--请听下面五段对话或独白，选出最佳选项请听第六段材料，回答第6,7小题Who dislikes traveling in the man’s family?His father B. His mother C. His brotherWhich country has the man traveled to most?South Korea B. C. China请听第七段材料，回答第8,9小题What does the man usually do in the evening on weekdays? He cooks for his family B. He does some reading C. He visi ts his friendsHow often does the woman’s daughter take piano lessons? A.Once a week B. Twice a month C. Once a month 请听第八段材料，回答第10至12题What is the woman’s nationality?Indian B. Canadian C. AustralianWhy can the man get on well with children?He acts as a child B. He teaches sports quite well C. He ofte n gives them toysHow does the man describe what he has done?Valuable B. Enough C. Unimportant请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题When did the woman start working as an English teacher? Eighteen years ago B. Ten years ago C. Eight years agoHow many countries has the woman been to?5 B. 4 C. 3What does the woman think of the families she teaches ? Low-income B. Large C. UnfortunateWhat does the woman advise the man to do?A.Get a job with the UNB. Leave his hometown to workC. Get educational qualification请听第十段材料，回答第17至20题How did the volunteers know about the event?From a poster B. From a website C. From a newspaper What was the purpose of the event?To help poor children live better B. To raise money for the schoolC. To improve teaching levelsWhy did many fathers fail to attend the meeting?They couldn’t afford it B. They didn’t have time C. They did n’t know its meaningWho called on more fathers to enter the event?The event organizers B. A community leader C. The sch oolmaster第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）ABuying books on the Internet is a great way to save time and money. Online bookstores offer new books and used books th at can save you lots of money. They are far better compared t o traditional bookstores as they offer much more kinds of boo ks. Another advantage of shopping online is that you can also read the book reviews as well as readers’ reviews to get an i dea whether the book is worth buying. Online bookstores offer great discounts (折扣) to regular customers, which is a big attraction for book lov ers.For book lovers, the most important thing is to get books on ti me. Therefore, you need to find a reliable online bookstore th at will be able to provide fast deliveries (递送).Here are some tips to use when you are choosing an online b ookstore. Some online bookstores are popular for fiction book s; some are for non-fiction books or novels, etc. Understanding their specialization will help you get the right kind of book in time. Check whether you will buy the books from a third party seller or directly from the website. Although he online bookstore could be reputable (声誉好的), third party sellers advertised on its site may not have a go od reputation. Never jump at stores that offer super cheap pri ces, as books sold at such low prices could be in very bad co ndition.Most of the popular online bookstores offer useful tools. One t ool is a wish list tool on the website. You can change the list o f books you wish to buy in the future. The bookstore will know what you want and will e-mail you immediately when the book of your choice is availabl e.21．How can a reader buy a worthy book when shopping onli ne?A．By comparing the service. B．By asking for discou nts.C．By reading online reviews. D．By asking bookseller s for advice.22．What do online book lovers care about most?A．The speed of deliveries. B．The author of books. C．The prices of books. D．The condition of books. 23．What is the third paragraph mainly about?A．How to choose a reliable online bookstore.B．How to avoid buying books in bad condition online.C．How to understand the specialization of an online booksto re.D．How to advertise on the website to get a good reputation. 24．The wish list tool can help readers ________.A．learn about the number of the books B．get to know mor e reliable booksellersC．pay for their books more quickly D．buy their favorite b ooks in timeBSome people collect stamps. Other people collect works of ar t or musical instruments. But a man in the American state of Maryland collects secrets.For the past 10 years, people have been sending Frank Warr en postcards and other objects with secrets written on them. He now has a million secrets. “It’s a drawing of a lift. And the secret says, ‘I feel guilty (感到内疚的) when I take lifts for one floor, so I limp (跛行) when I get out.’” Frank said.About ten years ago, Mr. Warren created an art project called PostSecret. People then began to send him postcards, other objects and emails telling their secrets. Every Sunday, he cho oses 10 secrets and puts them on the website.Mr. Warren says he created PostSecret so people could shar e their secrets in a safe place. “I was struggling with secrets in my own life. And it was by creating this safe place where oth ers could share their secrets with me, I think that space was s omething I needed just as much as they did.”He has published six books full of the secrets people have sh ared with him. One secret in each book is his. Eric Perry deliv ers mail for the U.S. Postal Service. He has brought thousand s of secrets to Frank’s home over the past three years. “I hav e a couple of the books that Frank’s given me and I’ve read th em all and my family has read them all and it’s wild!”The project itself was once one of Frank’s secrets. His wife Ja n didn’t know exactly what he was doing until the first book wa s published. The publisher told him that the address was goin g to be on the book, and he refused. However, the address w as there just because of the contract between them. Actually Warren wasn’t very happy about that.25．What did Mr. Warren’s words mean in Paragraph 2? A．The person was guilty about using an elevator for one floo r.B．Americans are not allowed to use an elevator for one floor .C．The person felt sad when pretending to be a disabled one.D．He has received different secrets about using an elevator. 26．Mr. Warren created PostSecret in order to ________. A．satisfy his curiosity (好奇心) about others’ secrets B．collect more materials for his series of booksC．offer a safe place for people to share their secrets D．earn a lot of money by sharing others’ secrets online 27．What do we know about Eric Perry from the passage? A．His family are eager to collect the books written by Frank. B．His main job is to post mail and postcards for Frank. C．He is a postman who has a great many secrets.D．He has developed a good relationship with Frank. 28．What is the best title of this passage?A．The Achievement of a Strange Man B．The Man Who C ollects SecretsC．The Creation of PostSecret D．A Place to Share Yo ur SecretsCOctober 15th is Global Handwashing Day. Activities are plann ed in more than twenty countries to get millions of people in th e developing world to wash their hands with soap.Experts say people around the world wash their hands but ver y few use soap at so-called important moments. These include after using the toilet , after bathing a baby and before touching food.Global Handwashing Day is the idea of the Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing (PPPHW). The goal, the y say, is to create a culture of handwashing with soap. The or ganizers say all soap is equally useful in removing disease-causing germs (细菌). They say the correct way to wash is to wet your hands wit h a little water and cover them with soap. Rub (搓) it into all ar eas, including under the fingernails. Then, wash well under ru nning water. Finally, dry your hands with a clean cloth.The PPPHW says soap is important because it increases the time that people spend washing. Soap also helps lo break up the dirt that holds most of the germs. And it usually leaves a p leasant smell, which increases the chances that people will w ash again.It also says that washing hands with soap before eating and a fter using the toilet could save more lives than any medicine. I t could help reduce cases of diarrhea (痢疾), which is the second biggest cause of child deaths, killing more than one and a half million children a year.29．What does the author intend to tell us in the passage? A．To keep healthy by washing hands. B．To wash hand s with soap.C．To lake action to wash hands. D．To wash hands o ften.30．Which of the following is the right way to wash hands? a.Washing hands well under running water . b.Covering hand with soap.c. Drying hands.d.Rubbing hand with soap.e. Welling h ands.A．a-c-b-e-d B．e-d-a-b-c C．a-c-b-d-e D．e-b-d-a-c31．Which fact can’t explain why soap is important?A．It gives people a longer handwashing time.B．It helps to remove a lot of germs from hands.C．Its smell attracts people to more handwashing.D．It calls for people to form the habit of washing hands. 32．According to the last paragraph, diarrhea is a disease tha t ________.A．kills half of the kids in the developing countries a year B．causes the greatest number of child deathsC．can be reduced to some degree by washing hands with s oapD．can’t be cured without washing handsDLaptop computers are popular all over the world.People use t hem on trains and airplanes，in airports and hotels.These laptops connect people to their w orkplace.In the United States today，laptops also connect students to their classrooms.Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer progr amme that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they w ant.Within five years，each of the 1，500 students at the college will receive a laptop.The laptops a re part of a $10 million computer programme at Westlake，a 110－year－old college.The students with laptops will also have access (接近) to the Internet.In addition，they will be able to use e－mails to “speak” with their teachers，their classmates，and their families.However，the most important part of the laptop programme is that stude nts will be able to use computers without going to computer la bs.They can work with it at home，in a fast－food restaurant or under the trees—anywhere at all!Because of the many changes in computer ptop used in higher education，such as colleges and universities，is workable.As laptops become more powerful，they become more similar to desktop computers.In addition，the portable computers can connect students to not only the I nternet，but also libraries and other resources.State higher education officials are studying how laptops can help students.State offi cials are also testing laptop programmes at other universities ，too.At Westlake College，more than 60 percent of the staff(职员) use computers.The laptops will allow all teachers to use c omputers in their lessons.As one Westlake teacher said，“Here we're in the middle of Virginia and we're giving students a_window_on_the_world．They can see everything and do e verything.”33．The main purpose of the laptop programme is to give eac h student a laptop to ________．A．use for their schoolwork B．access the Internet C．work at home D．connect them to libraries 34．Which of the following is TRUE about Westlake College? A．All teachers use computers. B．It is an old college inAmerica.C．1，500 students have laptops. D．Students there can do ever ything.35．“A window on the world” in the last paragraph means that students can ________．A．attend lectures on information technology B．travel arou nd the worldC．get information from around the world D．have free l aptops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项。

2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题第一卷（选择题）第一部分：听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节(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。

What does the woman want the man to do?Prepare breakfastMake some coffeeHelp with the shoppingWhere did the man go last year?FranceBritainBelgiumWhen does the man go last year?At 9:15At 9: 05At 8:45How many classes are involved in the tour?234Who worked in London three years ago?the womanThe woma n’s uncleThe woman’s parents第二节（共12小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面4段对话，选出最佳选项请听第6段材料，回答第6,7题What did the man find difficult to bear in Malaysia at first? The foodThe weatherThe transportWhat is the main reason why the man came back?To visit his friendTo go sightseeingTo do business请听第7段材料，回答第8,9题What type of soup does the man want?Beef soupFish soupVegetable soupWhy does the man refuse to order the dessert?he thinks it’s expensiveHe wants to keep in shapeIt takes much time to wait请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题How did the woman and Hanson know each other? They studies in the same collegeThey worked together in LondonThey once visited London togetherWhat date is it today?July 19thJuly 10thJuly 9thWhat will the woman do next?Make a callSurf the internetBook a ticket请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题What do the speakers have in common? They both like IndiaThey are both on holidayThey both have been to DelhiWhat does the man think of Indian temples? AncientUniqueWorld-famousWhat does the woman offer to do for the man? Act as his guideTake him to his destinationVisit Karol Bagh with himWhere will the man probably stay at first?In his aunt’s homeIn a hotelIn his friend’s apartment请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.Why was 2017 the UK’s ever greenest year?It produced plenty of green electricityIt reduced its use of energyIt started to use solar energy in daily lifeWhat does the UK’s power system rank as “cleanest” in the w orld?The fourthThe seventhThe ninthWhich kind of energy supplies less than 7% of all the UK’s ele ctricity?WindGasCoalWhat did the spokesman say about the UK?It has used coal for over two centuriesIt broke 30clean energy records in2017It has to try to use less gas at present第二部分:阅读理解(共两节)第一节阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A，B，C，D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2018〜2019学年下学期高一英语期中考试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（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 woman do today?A. She did nothing.B. She sent emailsC. She practiced the violin.2. Where is the speaker probably?A. At a computer lab.B. At a computer store.C. At a print shop.3. What will the woman probably do this afternoon?A. Offer the man some advice.B. Ask the man for help.C. Go for a job interview.4. Where will the man stay if he goes cycling?A. In a tent.B. In a hotel.C. At his friend's home.5. Why does the man want to ask next Thursday off?A. To visit his parents.B. To attend a meeting.C. To play golf.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。

2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题注意：1. 本试卷共150分，答题时间为120分钟请将答案填涂在答题卡的相应位置，在试卷上作答不得分第一部分: 听力 (共两节,满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1. When was the woman born?A. In1997. B. In 1998. C. I n 1999.2. Where is the woman going tonight?A. To a cinema.B. To her company.C. To a restaurant.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a hotel.B. At a store.C. At home.4. How does the woman’s sister go to university?A. By bus.B. By underground.C. On foot.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A trip.B. Some animals.C. Farmers.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

请听第6段材料，回答6、7题。

6. When did the woman begin working with the man?A. A few weeks ago.B. A few months ago.C. Two years ago.7. How does the woman describe the manager?A. He is serious.B. He is experienced.C. He is nice.请听第7段材料，回答8、9题。

8. What is the relationship between the woman and Gwen?A. Teacher and student.B. Workmates.C. Old schoolma tes.9. How did Gwen help the woman?A. By showing her communication skills.B. By introducing some friends to her.C. By teaching her math.请听第8段材料，回答10至12题。

2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写在答题卡上。

2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节听下面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. Where is the woman going?A. To the airport.B. To the railway station.C. To t he bus station.2. Why can’t the woman get to the cinema on time?A. Her car broke down.B. She was stopped by a policeman.C. She was stuck in traffic.3. At what time will the speakers go to see the film?A. 5:30.B. 4:30.C. 8:30.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A girl.B. A dish.C. A gift.5. What did the woman do last Sunday?A. She did some shopping.B. She went out for a boat ride.C. She attended a birthday party.第二节听下面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，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

上海市七宝中学2018学年第二学期高一英语期中考试2018年4月13日考试时间：120分钟总分：150分I.Listening Comprehension (30 points)Section ADirections: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Chinatown. B. Columbia University.C. The Empire State Building.D. The United Nations Building.2. A. By subway. B. By taxi.C. In Richard’s car.D. On Jerry’s train.3. A. She made a late delivery. B. She went to the wrong place.C. She co uldn’t take the cake back.D. She was late for the birthday party.4. A. Interesting. B. Positive. C. Opposite. D. Boring.5. A. Paying for tickets. B. Repairing machines.C. Changing notes.D. Changing notes for coins.6. A. His computer doesn’t work well.B. He isn’t getting along with his stuff.C. He didn’t register for a proper course.D. He can’t apply the theory to his program.7. A. The style is more important than the color.B. The green dress doesn’t fit as well as the blue one.C. The woman should buy a dress instead of a suit.D. The woman looks better in blue.8. A. He probably just has got a headache.B. There’s no air-conditioner in the room.C. She thinks he is not seriously sick.D. She thinks he should go to see the doctor.9. A. 40. B. 60. C. 80. D. 120.10. A. He can’t get a room at the hotel.B. He didn’t get the type of room he wanted.C. He expected the room to be more expensive.D. He thought he had already made a reservation.Section BDirections: In section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide whichone would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. 27. B. 65. C. 67. D. 70.12. A. Slow food. B. Fast food.C. Women’s rights.D. Anti-war.13. A. Alice has written some cookbooks.B. Alice opened a restaurant in France.C. Alice sometimes buys locally-grown food.D. It was Alice’s keen sense of taste that made her a famous cook. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.A. It is listed in the teaching programme.14.B. It is important to English teaching.C. Effective listening results in good grades.D. It’s more taught than any other subject.A. Listening helps to send plain message.15.B. Listening develops personal relationship.C. Listening has little to do with personal relationship.D. Good listening helps to deliver an important speech.16A. Good listening means a good job..B. Listening requires understanding.C. With good listening, you can receive messages.D. Listening is an important means of communication.Section CDirections:In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Interview with a Clown (小丑) DoctorComplete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II.Grammar and VocabularySection A (16 points)Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Albert Einstein completely changed scientific thought. After he developed the Theory of Relativity, Einstein opened the door for the creation of the atomic bomb. Although Einstein was not famous in his lifetime, he later became (25)__________ (famous) scientist of the 20th century.Although Einstein is now considered the best example of genius, inthe first two decades of his life, many people thought Einstein was the exact opposite. W hen Einstein didn’t talk until he was three years old, his parents worried something was wrong with him. Einstein also failed (26)__________ (impress) his teachers. From elementary school through college, his teachers and professors thought him lazy, sloppy, and insubordinate (不屈服的). Many of his teachers thought he would never amount to anything.(27)__________ appeared to be laziness in class was really boredom.(28)__________ __________ just memorizing facts and dates, Einstein preferred to consider questions (29)__________ __________ what makes the needle of a compass point in one direction? Why is the sky blue? What would it be like to travel at the speed of light?Unfortunately for Einstein, these were not the types of topics he was taught in school. (30)__________ his excellent grades, Einstein found regular schooling to be strict and unfair. Things changed for Einstein when he treated Max Talmud friendly, the 21-year-old medical student who ate dinner at the Einstein’s once a week. Although Einstein was only eleven years old, Max introduced Einstein to numerous science and philosophy books and then discussed their content with him. Einstein flourished in this learning environment and it wasn’t long(31)__________ Einstein surpassed (超过) what Max could teach him.(B)Disney Movie Gets SeriousWe may not have realized it, but the truth is that themajority of us hold certain prejudices(偏见) and believecertain stereotypes (成见) to be true. For instance, a popularprejudice is (32)__________ Disney movies are just kids’ stuff, full of cute characters and happy endings.Disney pictures are definitely for the young, but children won’t fall in love with a film (33)__________ they feel is empty. As Zootopia, the latest animated film by Disney, shows, kids’ movies (34)__________ also be serious entertainment.Set in an animal version of New York City, Zootopia came out in China on March 4.The heroine is a rabbit named Judy Hopps from a remote village who arrives in the big city as a newly-qualified police officer. She has a dream of a career of public service ahead of her. Judy has heard that Zootopia is a utopia(理想国): a place where there are no differences between creatures and everyone (35)__________ (get) along.What she finds is slightly different: There are indeed prejudices and stereotypes in this society, just like any society. She is called a naive (天真的) country animal and (36)__________ (tell) she’ll never make it. Judy is given a dull job attending to parking meters (停车计时器). It’s no challenge at all. Judy knows she’s been gi ven the lowly (地位低的) jobsimply (37)__________ she’s from a village. The movie shifts gears (变速) when Judy meets Nick, a fox. Nick is tricky, sly (狡猾的) (like most fox characters), but also witty (机智的) and fun to be around.When Judy is given a break, she’s moved off meter duty to a case looking for a missing ferret(白鼬). She ignores her father’s advice (38)__________ foxes cannot be trusted and invites Nick to help her. She learns about another Zootopia of other species at war with each other.The movie gets intense(紧张的) here, and it also becomes very relevant to the present-day US. Over the past couple of years there (39)__________ (be) a series of police shootings of young African-American men. Disney has clearly tapped into this theme. It has delivered a movie which, although it is for kids, treats kids like they’re members of society with brains and consciences.Like any light-hearted Disney production, Zootopia offers moments which will have audiences roaring with laughter. But fun isn’t all Zootopia has to offer. Inside this delightful new Disney movie, there (40)__________ (beat) a serious heart.Section B (30 points)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Sarah Brightman is a talented performer and singer with the ability to raise her voice to an operatic level easily. By (41)__________ these gifts, she has successfully starred in (42)__________ such as The Phantom of the Opera and Cats.Born in August, 1960, in England, Sarah Brightman stepped into the world of (43)__________ arts at the age of 13. She made her first theatrical performance in London in 1973. At 16, she joined a British dance group and found herself performing on a TV show. Two years later, Sarah’s (44)__________ went a step further when she became the lead vocalist with a musical group. A short while after joining the music group, Sarah returned to theater, where she joined the original cast (演员阵容) of Cats. She performed in this ever-popular (45)__________ for a year, and then in 1982, she took things to a whole new level by starring in an opera for children, Nightingale.A few years later, her increasing (46)__________ and talent helped her win some very prestigious (声望高的) theatrical roles. She premiered (首次公演) in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem (《安魂曲》) in London and New York, for which she received a Grammy nomination (提名) as Best New Classical Artist. Later, Sarah and Andrew Lloyd Webber fell in love and soon got married. After their marriage, Lloyd Webber(47)__________ his famous Phantom of the Opera, in which Sarahplayed the role of Christine. The musical was released in 1986 in Londonand eventually performed on Broadway in 1988. Their marriageeventually ended in 1990, but their charming music (48)__________.In 1989, Sarah released her first solo CD, The Songs That Got Away, which was a great(49)__________. Throughout the 1990s, she made many top-selling albums. Many(50)__________ as well as audience think she sounds like a beautiful mystery, with her powerful yet soothing and fascinating voice.Have you ever been so bored that you started a conversation with a“chatbot (聊天机器人)”? You probably discovered quickly that it wasn’tmuch fun, because the things it says hardly ever (51)__________ anysense and chatting with it doesn’t provide the same kind ofback-and-forth as a human conversation.That might have made you wonder: will a computer ever be able totalk like a human?That day is certainly getting closer now. A computer program named“Eugene Goostman” has successfully passed the Turing test —by(52)__________ people into thinking it was a 13-year-old boy, reportedAFP on June 9.While you may have never heard of the Turing test, it means a lot in the world of (53)__________ intelligence.According to USA Today, the test was first invented in 1950 by Alan Turing, a British computer expert best known for his code-breaking work during World War II. In his test, a group of human judges take turns having keyboard conversations for five minutes with two (54)__________ —a human and a piece of computer software. If up to 30 percent of the judges fail to (55)__________ the two apart, the program is considered to have passed the test.“[If] a machine is indistinguishable from a human, then it could be said to be ‘thinking’,” wrote Turing in his (56)__________ Computing, Machinery & Intelligence back in 1950.No computer had ever passed the Turing test before. But this time, Eugene Goostman, developed by two Russian scientists to simulate (模拟) a 13-year-old boy, managed to (57)__________ 33 percent of judges that it was human.Machines are close to “(58)__________ the milestone of communicating with us in a way that we are comfortable [with]”, Professor Kevin Warwick of the University of Reading, UK, told The Telegraph. “[This brings] closer the time in which robots start to play a(n) (59)__________ role in our daily lives.”Some people feel a bit disturbed by the news. They worry thatcomputers will (60)__________ humans in the near future and take over the world. But Warwick said that it is unlikely that this will happen any time soon. After all, computers have only just learned to have a five-minute conversation, while we humans can do so much more than that.III.Reading ComprehensionSection A (15 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrases that best fits the context.You C an’t Cheat a HoneybeeJust as the smell of good food appeals to us, the fragrant(香的) smell of flowers, as well as their color and shape, attracts honeybees to collect nectar(花蜜) and thus carry out the cross pollination(授粉) needed for plants to reproduce.But for plants, nectar production is (61)__________ —it requires vital energy and nutrients, so some plants try to cheat honeybees out of their food reward by using the same attractive smells (62)__________ to advertise poor quality nectar, or even none at all.Is it possible that honeybees are (63)__________ by these cheats? No. Bees quickly (64)__________ which flowers produce the best nectar from the way they smell, even when the smells are extremely (65)__________, a recent study by the scientists at Newcastle University in the UK, has shown.Led by biologist Geraldine Wright, the scientists exposed collectedworker honeybees to two different odors (气味) based on natural floral compounds(花香化合物). One odor led to a food reward having more (66)__________ and the other food reward contained more salt. They found that the bees were able to tell the difference between the two odors based on their (67)__________ rewards.Wright explained that honeybees like sugary nectar and dislike salty nectar. How delicious, or awful-tasting, the food nectar is to them determines how strong the bees’ (68)__________ is for the scent (香味) signals.Their research shows that bees can learn about the signals related with nectar quality, and they have ways to (69)__________ floral “cheaters”. They prefer (70)__________ to “visit the floral scents they’ve learned to associate with profitable(有用的) rewards”, Wright told the Discovery News.To honeybees, the smell signal is even more crucial than the (71)__________ of a flower.Wright explained: “When the floral scent isn’t correct, (72)__________ the visual (视觉的) aspects of the flower are exactly the same, a bee will not visit it.”The study suggests that a bee’s ability to learn which smells produce the best nectar may be the key to understanding how the smell of flowers has (73)__________ in flowering plants.“It forces flowering plants to be honest about the rewards they (74)__________ and may even select for plants both with scented flowers and with high quality flowers,” she said, “because these plants (75)__________ others in the floral market place.”61 . A.accidentalB.costlyC.fertileD.stable62 . A.beneficiallyB.easilyC.falselyD.illegally63 . A.damagedB.fooledC.forcedD.separated64 . A.admitB.distinguishC.proveD.rescue65 . A.idealB.naturalC.similarD.strong66 . A.fatB.mineralsC.proteinD.sugar67 . A.associatedB.concentratedC.organizedD.overlooked68 . A.foundationB.giftC.orderD.preference69 . A.accessB.applaudC.attackD.avoid70 . A.furthermoreB.meanwhileC.insteadD.otherwise71 . A.emotionsB.looksC.movementsD.outlooks72 . A.as thoughB.even ifC.in caseD.so that73 . A.ceasedB.evolvedC.fadedD.varied74 . A.advertiseB.deserveC.ignoreD.receive75 . A.captureB.energizeC.outcompeteD.overuseSection B (30 points)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, Ithink I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see —the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving and never to come back was hardly in my head then.The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost —having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times”.My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.From my experiences I have learned one important rule: almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.Upon leaving for America the author felt __________.76.A. amazedB. confusedC. excitedD. worriedWhat can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?77.A. She attended a lot of job interviews.B. She helped her family with her English.C. She paid telephone bills for her family.D. She worked as a translator.The author believes that __________.78.A. good things will happen if one keeps tryingB. her future will be free from troublesC. it is difficult to learn to become patientD. there are more good things than bad things(B)What brings a nation together? Of the four choices —shared values, language, history, and religion, it’s shared values. In our latest poll (民意调査), seven out of 16 countries chose values as the greatest factor bringing a nation together, and six preferred language. Both choices scored high in the poll, suggesting that our values and how we expressthem are closely linked. Still, history was not forgotten in some countries, particularly in Mexico and Russia. Even Canada and the United States chose national histories as the second-most important factor uniting their people. The biggest surprise? Not one country picked religion as its topchoice.79. According to the poll, what was the most important factor inbringing a nation together?A. Language.B. Values.C. History.D. Religion.80. In which country did language score the lowest in their nationalpride?A. Canada.B. India.C. France.D. America.81. According to the charts, shared values and language wereconsidered equally important in __________.A. AustraliaB. BrazilC. ChinaD. India82. What is surprising about the result of the opinion poll?A. A country’s values and how it is expressed are closely linked.B. Some people forgot the history of their own country.C. Religion is of least importance in bringing a nation together.D. Canada has trouble in gaining national pride among its people.(C)For the recent college graduate, living in New York —the city of dreams and opportunity —is no easy feat(轻而易举的事). Astwentysomethings, we sacrifice having any semblance(有点类似) of savings to survive in a city that promises so much social and cultural variety. After all, when the bright lights of the big city call, who can refuse? For those who long for urban living at its best, New York is a siren, singing an irresistibly attractive song —that is, until you’re tempted in and, before you know it, you have spent 80 percent of your salary for rent (房租).I always knew I would end up in New York. After college and a three-month time living rent-free in my uncle’s apartment, I saved enough money to give up further financial assistance from my parents. If I was ever in a serious financial situation, I knew they would offer help, but after 10 years of private-school education at their expense, I didn’t want to come crawling back for an allowance (零用钱). Besides, wasn’t that the point of my expensive education —to adequately prepare me to take on the world and take care of myself? Financial independence means social freedom and absolute control over my own life. Yet among my peers (同龄人) , I seem to be the only one who feels this way.Why? Because the majority of them receive some sort of financial assistance from their parents —and few say they want to change anything about the way they live. One 25-year-old friend —whose parents pay for more than half her rent, as well as giving her spending money —had no intention to change her lifestyle for financialindependence. Another, a 22-year-old who gets a portion of her rent paid by Mum and Dad, admitted she would be willing to cut back on ‘unnecessary spending,’ but was reluctant to move out of Manhattan and into a more affordable district like Brooklyn or Queens.Higher rents and the need for deeper pockets are part of the charm associated with city living, but urban pricing aside, it is possible to live in any city regardless of your age or income; it just takes a little budgeting and prioritizing(确定优先顺序), which may be unattractive, but sometimes necessary. It’s easy to “keep up with the Joneses” when financial responsibility is someone else’s problem. The fact is, my peers who flood out of designer stores, with shopping bags in their hands, wouldn’t be able to afford their purchases without ringing up a massive credit-card debt. By continuing to provide for their twentysomething kids, parents limit their children’s ability to be financially responsible. If you don’t learn to budget early on, what will inspire you to do so when your finances become your own problem?The city life is attractive because __________.83.A. it promises much social and cultural diversityB. of its bright lights and irresistibly attractive songC. of the high salary and various shopping areasD. the education in the city is of high quality8 4. The two examples of the author’s peers in Para. 3 mainly tell us that __________.A. young people cannot live on their own just after graduation from collegeB. the parents are willing to financially assist their kids in their twentiesC. the author’s peers spend too much on unnecessary thingsD. the author’s peers haven’t been financially independent and are reluctant to change their lifestyles8 5. The underlined phrase “keep up with the Joneses” in Para. 4 probably means __________.A. save as much money as othersB. earn as much money as othersC. look as rich as othersD. receive assistance from parents86.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The 25-year-old peer of the author is willing to change herlifestyle.B. The 22-year-old peer of the author is financially independent.C. Young people can’t afford the city life because of high rent.D. The author calls on his peers to be financially responsible andindependent.(D)Blind imitation(模仿) is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth, imitation appears attractive; to those who know their strength, imitation is unacceptable.In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else’s way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child’s bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviours.Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not serve you. Then you can say, “I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors’ tragedies and declare victory, and know that they are cheering me on.”87.Imitation proves useful when you __________.A. know you are uniqueB. lose the balance of lifeC. begin to learn something newD. get tired of routine practice8 8. According to the author, the world moves on because of those who are __________.A. desperate to influence others with their knowledgeB. ready to turn their original ideas into realityC. eager to discover what their ancestors didD. willing to accept others’ ideasThe trouble a creator faces is __________.89.A. the lack of strong motivationB. the absence of practical ideasC. how to search for more materialsD. how to use imagination creativelyWhat is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?90.A. To highlight the importance of creativity.B. To criticize the characters of role models.C. To compare imitation with creation.D. To explain the meaning of success.Section C (8 points)Directions:Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Thousands of people around the globe step outside to gaze (凝视) at their night sky. On a clear night, with no clouds, moonlight, or artificial lights to block the view, people can see more than 14,000 stars in the sky,。

本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟第一卷（三部分，共115分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共五小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)请听下面五段对话.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答案、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 speakers talking about?A. Their children.B. Foreign countriesC. Traveling2. What will the woman do?A. Attend the wedding.B. Go over the lessons.C. Travel with the man.3. Where are the speakers probably?A. At a theatre.B. At a restaurant.C. At a gas station.4. How will the woman go to New York?A. By car.B. By air.C. By train.5. What time will the speakers leave most probably?A. At 5:30.B. At 6:00.C. At 7:10.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)请听下面五段对话或独白.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.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.请听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

6. How does the man feel?A. Excited.B. Tired.C. Surprised.7. What does the man suggest doing?A. Resting at home.B. Dancing with some friends.C. Listening to some music.8. Where will the speakers eat probably?A. At the club.B. At home.C. At a restaurant.请听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

学2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分，共10页，满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

第I卷（共92.5分）第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分)第一节（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 is the boy looking for？A. A schoolbag.B. A table.C. A notebook.2. What has the man bought？A. Milk.B. Eggs.C. Bread.3. Where is the man’s mother now？A. At home.B. At a hotel.C. In a hospital.4. What is the woman trying to do？A. Read a book.B. Watch a movie.C. Work on the computer.5. How much does one ticket cost？A. $2.B. $3.C. $4.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段对话, 回答第6、7题。

6. Where does the conversation probably take place？A. In a bookstore.B. In a library.C. In a classroom.7. What will the man do？A. Find a class schedule.B. Reserve a book for the woman.C. Wait for a phone call.听第7段对话, 回答第8、9题。

2018－2019 学年度下英语期中考试高一英语试卷第I卷(选择题)30 分）听力（共两节，满分第一部分5 小题；每小题 1.5分，满分7.5 分）第一节（共A、B、C 三个选项中选5 段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的听下面10 秒钟的时间来回答出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does the man want?A. Some bottles.B. Some water.C. Some juice.2.How much is the tip?A. $1.B. $5.C. $2.3.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The Murder.B. Traffic.C. Weather.4.What happened to the woman?A. Her house was robbed.B. Her furniture was destroyed.C. Her jewelry was stolen.5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Colleagues.C. Stranger1.5 分，满分22.5 分）15 小题；每小题第二节（共听下面 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，你将有时间科网秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出每小题5 阅读各个小题，或独白读两遍。

听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 、7题。

6.Why does the man worry about his mother?A. She is too old.B. She is too ill.C.Shegetsbad-tempered.7.What does the man invite his mother to do?A. Live with them.B. Visit his family.C.Meethisgirlfriend.听第7 段材料，回答第8 、9题。

2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题时量 120分钟满分150分第一部分听力技能（共两节，满分30分）（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。

每段对话读二遍。

1. Who is calling ?A. Jim.B.Harry.C. Jim and Harry’s teacher.2. Where is the woman going ?A. The 21 st Road. B The Park Apartments . C. The park.3. What does the man want to do ?A. Rent a flat .B. Sell a flat .C.Buy a flat .4. What do we know about the man ?A. He lives in now .B. He once live in .C. He will visit soon .5. Where did the speakers spend their vacation ?A.At the seaside .B.In the mountians.C.On the farm .（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段材料。

每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段材料读两遍。

听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。

6. When will the woman go to see the movie ?A. On Saturday, the 10 th.B. On Saturday,the 11th.C.On Sunday,the 11th..7. What seats does the woman choose?A.Those in the fornt .B. .Those in the middle .C. Those at the back.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。

2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(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. Which instrument is the man learning to play?A. The violin.B. The guitar.C. The drum.2. What present will the man give his mother?A. Chocolates.B. A scarf.C. A book.3. What will the weather be like at the weekend?A. Sunny.B. Cloudy.C. Rainy.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. What to eat.B. When to meet.C. Which restaurant to choose.5. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a post office.C. In a library.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. How does the man feel about the history exam?A. Worried.B. Confident.C. Excited.7. What is the woman trying to do?A. Help the man to review for the exam.B. Encourage the man to work harder.C. Persuade the man to relax.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。