上海市金山中学2017_2018学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题.docx

上海市金山中学2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题第I卷 (共95分)I. Listening Comprehension Part A Short ConversationsDirections：In Part 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. $1.B. 50 cents.C. $1.20.D. 40 cents.2.A. FriendsB. Newly-married coupleC. Husband and wifeD. Landlady and tenant（租客）3.A. They are making a list for the wedding reception.B. They are talking about the reduction of the wedding cost.C. They are talking about the entertainment on the wedding day.D. They are making a wedding program list.4.A. Plastic baskets.B. Teddy bears.C. Horse shoes.D. Personalized CDs.5.A. She wonders if he has thought about his ideas.B. She thinks he should sit down and write the essay.C. Shes suggesting he draft an outline.D. She wants him to read the essay out.6.A. To come back soon.B. To pick up her friends.C. To wait for the bus.D. To return with information about the buses.7.A. He can speak French and English.B. He can speak only English.C. He can speak only French.D. He can speak several languages.8.A. The pack.B. The news.C. The weather.D. The broadcast.9.A. Because she has some other arrangements.B. Because she doesnt like to do so.C. Because she is busy with her work.D. Because she has to take an exam.10.A. In a lab.B. In a cinema.C. In a school.D. In a theatre.Part B PassagesDirections: In Part 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 in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. The public will understand him and learn from him.B. The public will notice only shapes and colors in his work.C. The public will teach him something.D. The public will believe what he says in his work.12.A. Because most painters do not express themselves well.B. Because a painter uses unusual words and phrases.C. Because a painter uses shapes and colors instead of words.D. Because many painters do not say anything.13.A. Meaningful in themselves.B. Only beautiful.C. A reflection of his experiences.D. Worth looking at.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Their communication sounds like whistle.B. They feed on plants in the sea.C. The sound waves dolphins produce will rebound（回弹）when meeting obstacles.D. They can tell where their food is by making whistle-like sound.15.A. Giving performance.B. Using tools.C. Talking with humansD. Catching sea animals.16.A. Dolphins may not be as intelligent as humans expect.B. All dolphins are so smart as to receive training for performance.C. There was heated debate about dolphins intelligence.D. Dolphins will be as intelligent as human beings.Part C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations, and you will be asked two questions on each of the conversations. The conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.17.A. The coming examination.B. His grade in English.C. His application for scholarship.D. The paper for credit.18.A. To keep a busy job.B. To please his parents.C. To keep a scholarship.D. To get some extra exercise.Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following conversation.19.A. Biology.B. Economics.C. Chemistry.D. A drivers license.20.A. 10 years.B. 6 years.C. 2 years.D. 4 years.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: 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.When a consumer finds that an item she or he bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturers claims, the first step is to present the warranty（保证书）, or any other records (21) _ might help, at the store of purchase. In most cases, this action (22) _ (produce) results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer (23) _ use to gain satisfaction. A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “higher up” his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it (24) _ (settle). In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumers favor, assuming he or she has a just claim. Consumers should complain (25) _ person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.Complaining is usually (26) _ (effective) when it is done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best (27) _ presenting specific information as to what is wrong, instead of by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear” is better than “This stereo does not work”. (28) _ store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. (29) _ so, the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and firmly as possible. If a polite complaint does not achieve the (30) _ (desire) result, the consumer can go to a step further. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumers rights.Section BDirections: 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.A. labelsB. averageC. requiresD. awareE. sportsF. droppedG. clubs H. packagedI. exerciseJ. increasingK. medical Americans know the benefits of having a healthy diet. In school, children learn to eat a variety of healthy foods. People grow up _31_ of the value of counting calories. They hear about the health dangers of chemicals added to _32_ food. They realize they shouldnt eat too many sweets or fats. Many American consumers read _33_ carefully for nutrition information. That way they can compare products and eat the best foods. Keeping fit or maybe getting in shape is often high on the list of New Years resolutions for Americans. In the past two decades, fitness has become a fashion. Many Americans have joined health _34_ to work out with professional equipment. Sports stores sell _35_ shoes and clothing for every possible exercise situation. People can even buy weights and equipment and set up their own exercise center at home! Statistics give health experts good reason to be disappointed. Americans exercise less than they used to. The number of people taking part in fitness activities _36_ from 41.7 million in 1991 to only 32 million in 1993. Among high school students, only 37 percent _37_ three times per week. However, 70 percent of teenagers watch at least an hour of TV every day, and 38 percent watch over three hours. As a result, the _38_ American gained eight pounds during the 1980s. At least one-third of Americans weigh 20 percent more than their ideal weight. Still, by many standands, Americans enjoy good health; _39_ care in the United States, while expensive, is among the best in the world. The U.S. Government _40_ strict food inspections to ensure that food is of the highest quality. Food producers must label products accurately. Many resources, such as magazines, TV programs and even the Internet, allow people to find out how to improve their health. Americans know how to make themselves more healthy. They just need to do it.III. Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: 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 phrase that best fits the context.Auditing（旁听）classes at university is an ideal way of learning or trying out new areas of study without committing yourself. You can study alongside fellow students without any obligation to _41_ in formal assessments or gain credits for your degree.The trend of auditing university classes has _42_ across universities. Recently, Fudan Postgraduate, a publication _43_ Fudan University, even released a map guide on its campus. Altogether, it features 25 courses, including details of lectures, venues, times and recommendations. Students can design their own auditing _44_ based on a handy map. Zhu, editor of the guide, said that she has _45_ from the trend herself she successfully moved from a bachelors degree in biochemistry to her current one after auditing classes. “Visiting classes helped me a lot. The teachers of outstanding courses seldom teach strictly according to textbooks, which is attractive to students. Their tutoring methods have _46_ my mind,” Zhu said.Other students audit purely out of _47_. Shi Shuai, 22, a senior majoring in administration management at Shantou University, attended courses in economics and finance for one year. “It is a great way to explore professional knowledge outside your _48_,” said Shi, who acquired the basics of accounting and finance management. Despite the _49_ of learning in an open environment, university administrators remind us that there are still rules to follow. Not all classes accept outsiders, especially minority language classes and science modules. These are often _50_ in small groups to ensure the effectiveness of learning, or require special equipment and individual instruction, _51_ is only available to registered students who pay tuition fees.Regulations vary across departments and universities. According to Huang Xiaoxiong, a journalism teacher at Fudan University, students need to ensure that auditing a class is permitted. “It is about basic manners. You need to let the teacher know about your _52_,” he explained. “Its polite to greet the teacher when attending a course. Participate in discussions, but do not distract others,” Huang added. “Its okay to hand in homework assigned by the teacher, but expect general advice rather than careful correction.”Auditing classes _53_ or beyond ones ability can be a waste of time, warns Xu Jun, 27, HR manager at Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group. “Its good to audit some classes. But you have to manage your time well, as you cant get any academic credit or formal _54_ for these courses,” Xu suggested. “Even though your interests are important, your _55_ is the first thing to consider at university.”41.A. limitB. hesitationC. take part D. tendency 42.A. sweptB. splitC. smashedD. survived43.A. throughB. withC. acrossD. by44.A. habitB. routeC. dataD. rule45.A. benefitedB. transferredC. sufferedD. managed46.A. keptB. burdenedC. expanded D. changed47.A. kindnessB. interest C. pressureD. instinct48.A. majorB. campusC. controlD. potential49.A. instructionsB. advantages C. possibilitiesD. qualifications50.A. taughtB. caughtC. takenD. brought51.A. whoB. thatC. whatD. which52.A. preferenceB. existenceC. expectationD. performance53.A. regularlyB. purposefullyC. moderatelyD. aimlessly54.A. educationB. investigationC. recognition D. comment55.A. decisionB. diligenceC. devotionD. degreeSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statement. 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)People who drink alcohol earn more at their jobs than non-drinkers, according to a US study that highlighted “social capital（社交资本）”gained from drinking. The study concluded that drinkers earn ten to fourteen percent more than teetotalers, and that men who drink socially bring home an additional seven percent in pay. “Social drinking builds social capital,” said Edward Stringham, an economics professor, “Social drinkers are outgoing, building relationships, and keeping in contacts, which results in bigger paychecks.” The researchers said the most likely explanation is that drinkers have a wider range of social contacts that help provide better job and business opportunities. “Drinkers may be able to socialize more with clients and co-workers, giving drinkers an advantage in important relationships. Drinking may also provide individuals with opportunities to learn people, business, and social skills.”They also said these conclusions provide arguments against policies aimed at controlling alcohol use in university and public places.“Not only do anti-alcohol policies reduce drinkers fun, but they may also decrease earnings,” the study said, “One of the consequences of alcohol restrictions is that they push drinking into private behavior. By preventing people from drinking in public, anti-alcohol policies ignores one of the most important aspects of drinking: increased social capital.”The researchers found some differences in the economic effects of drinking among men and women. They concluded that men who drink earn ten percent more than non-drinkers and women drinkers earn fourteen percent more than non-drinkers. However, unlike men, who get a seven percent income increase from drinking in bars, women drinkers who visit bars frequently do not show higher earnings than those who do not visit bars. 56. The underlined word “teetotalers” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to _. A. pay checkersB. non-drinkersC. co-workersD. women drinkers57. Whats NOT the consequence of anti-alcohol policy?A. More people drink in private.B. There is less alcohol in universities.C. Drinkers earn more because they spend less on drinking. D. Drinkers get less fun from drinking. 58. What can we infer from the result of the study?A. To build social capital, you have no choice but to drink.B. Drinking is a good and common way to increase social capital.C. Drinkers may be provided more opportunities.D. Drinkers build wider social contacts. (B)City VarietiesThe Headrow, Leeds. Tel. 430808Oct. 1011 only A Night at the varieties. All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer, Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mystina, Jon Barker, Anne Duval and the Tony Harrison Trio. Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favourite songs.Performances: 8 pm nightly.Admission: 5; under 16 over 60: 4York Theatre RoyalSt Leonards Place, York. Tel. 223568Sept. 23Oct. 17 Groping for words a comedy by Sue Townsend. Best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries, Townsend now writes about an evening class with two men and a woman attend. A gentle comedy.Admission: First night, Mon: 2; TuesFri: 3.255.50; Sat: 3.505.75Halifax PlayhouseKings Cross Street, Hailifax. Tel. 365998Oct. 1017 On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson. This is a magical comedy about real people. A beautifully produced, well-acted play for everyone. Dont miss it.Performances: 7:30 p.m.Admission: 2. Mon: 2 seats for the price of one.Grand TheatreOxford Street, Leeds. Tel. 502116Restaurant and cafe.Oct. 117 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13. Sue Townsends musical play, based on her best-selling book.Performances: Evenings 7:45. October 1017, at 2:30 p.m. No Monday performances.Admission: TuesThues: 25; Fri & Sat: 2659. Which theatre offers the cheapest seat?A. Halifax PlayhouseB. City VarietiesC. Grand TheatreD. York Theatre Royal60. If you want to see a play with old jokes and songs, which phone number will you ring to book a seat?A. 502116B. 223568C. 365998 D. 43080861. We may learn from the text that Sue Townsend is _.A. a writerB. an actressC. a musicianD. a director62. Supposing you are interested in a magical comedy about real people, you will see _.A. The Secret Diary of Adrian MoleB. On Golden PondC. only A Night at the varietiesD. Groping for Word(C)While income worry is a rather common problem of the aged, loneliness is another problem that aged parents may face. Of all the reasons that explain their loneliness, a large geographical distance between parents and their children is the major one. This phenomenon is commonly known as Empty Nest Syndrome.In order to seek better chances outside their countries, many young people have gone abroad, leaving their parents behind with no clear idea of when they will return home. Their parents spend countless lonely days and nights, taking care of themselves, in the hope that someday their children will come back to stay with them. The fact that most of these young people have gone to Europeanized or Americanized societies makes it unlikely that they will hold as tightly to the value of duty as they would have if they had not left their countries. Whatever the case, it has been noted that the values they hold do not necessarily match what they actu