江西省上饶市第二中学2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题.doc

江西省上饶市第二中学2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题考试时间：120分钟 总分：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.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a department. B. At the post office. C. At the cleaners.2.What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Get a repairman. B. Put the table together. C. Do as the instructions tell.3.When will the man make the call with the headquarters?A. At 9:30. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:40.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Childrens nature. B. Parents effect on children.C. The importance of school education.5.What is the woman doing?A. Reading. B. Asking for help. C. Washing hands.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至7题。6. Whats the womans trouble?A. She has a headache. B. She cant find her phone book.C. She doesnt have Jasons home phone number.7. Why did the secretary refuse the woman?A. She couldnt let out others secrets. B. She didnt know her.C. She wasnt at work.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.What are the speakers doing?A. Listening to Jims singing. B. Attending a contest.C. Watching a TV program.9.How does the woman sound?A. Angry. B. Calm. C. Thoughtful.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What is the man?A. A writer. B. A salesman. C. A repairman.11.Why does the woman want to keep the old TV?A. To save money. B. To remember the old days.C. To decorate the living room.12.What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man offered good service.B. The TV set cant be as clear as before.C. The woman plained about the man.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why is the man going to the city? A. For a holiday. B. For business. C. For study.14. What kind of room does the man want? A. A suit. B. A double room. C. A single room.15. Where will the man have dinner? A. On the plane. B. In the restaurant. C. In his room.16. What food will be offered to the man? A. A sandwich with fries. B. A cheese sandwich. C. A burger with chips.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where did the speaker park his car? A. In front of a cinema. B. Beside a shop. C. Near a bank. 18. What do we know about the thief? A. He is tall and strong. B. He is fat with moustache. C. He shot a bank clerk.19. What did the speaker do that afternoon? A. He went shopping. B. He went to the cinema. C. He went to the police station.20. What was the thief doing when he was arrested? A. Buying something. B. Drinking in a bar. C. Running down the stairs.第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWhere can you find a nice place to relax on holiday for both you and your children? Well, I suggest you try the beautiful and green Isle of Wight (IOW). The Isle of Wight is one of the main tourist attractions. Here is some information on a few of the attractions on the IOW.Dinosaur IsleIt is located in Sandown, a seaside town on the southeast coast. Its a large, lovely museum, both fun and educational. Here you can see a large fossil collection of all kinds of dinosaurs, as well as a gift shop. You can walk into the past and then the future, learning about the history and the development of the civilization of dinosaurs that lived 120 million years ago.Robin Hill Country ParkThe park is in the beautiful countryside, and is suitable for childrens parties and games. It has five new gardens, and offers great opportunities to see and take pictures of the rare red squirrels.The West of the WightHere we have the Marine Aquarium, the Archaeology Exhibition and the Model Railway. They offer another opportunity to bine fun with learning. This is a great place to see ancient boats crossing the narrow strait between the island and the mainland.The Wight Bus MuseumThis museum is run pletely by unpaid volunteers. It has a bus collection stored in what was once a warehouse(仓库). Most of the buses in the museum date back to around the 1910s.With all of these choices, what are you waiting for? IOW Tourism weles you!21. In Robin Hill Country Park, children can NOT_.A. have parties B. buy giftsC. play games D. take pictures22. It can be learned from the passage that_.A. there are five new gardens on Dinosaur IsleB. visitors can drive buses in the Wight Bus MuseumC. those running the Wight Bus Museum work for freeD. on Dinosaur Isle we can learn about all kinds of animals23. The purpose of this passage is to_.A. show the development of tourism on the IOWB. advise readers how to relax on holidaysC. attract readers to e to the IOWD. tell readers what is worth visiting24. You can read this article in a_.A. travel magazine B. science journalC. book review D. film advertisementBSummer is slipping away from me. Some days, it makes me want to cry. Other days, I feel a sense of expectation within me just thinking about fall that makes me want to burst. Tonight, all five of us were in the family room doing our own things.At this moment, my littlest kid is my number one trouble and my number one joy. He has a tooth on the way and although its such a tiny thing, its causing so much grief. Im holding him a lot and Im not going to lie. I live for his afternoon nap so Im able to actually get dressed and use the restroom.The big E is starting school soon. The other day, I found myself a bit depressed about the end of summer and the beginning of another school year. I looked out of our front window with eyes that were heavy and a bit teary. Then, I suddenly realized just how silly this end of summer depression of mine is. I cant change time. But, I can change my emotions and my thoughts. I decided not to spend my final days of summer vacation walking around with a sad face. I decided to hug the last few days of summer and remind myself that before I know it, we will be back in our school routine and all will go well.This week we plan on meeting teachers. Im taking my girl to have her nails done before her first day of kindergarten. We want to bake a few dozen cookies. Well take our evening walks as usual and stay up late. And last but not least, Ill get school clothes ready, Ill pack lunches and write lunch notes, well read The Kissing Handlike we normally do, and Ill tuck my third grader and kindergartener in their little beds before the big first day.Thank you summer, youve been warm and wonderful, youve been sweet and sticky, youve been refreshing and exactly what we need. And your sunsets have been amazing, so thank you.25. According to Paragraph 1, the author _.A. feels excited B. has bad feelingsC. feels worried D. has mixed feelings26. How will the author spend the final days of the summer vacation?A. Live a simple life. B. Stay at home and relax herself.C. Treasure the vacation. D. Walk around with a depressed face.27. From the passage, we can learn that the author _.A. is fond of reading novels. B. often takes evening walks.C. has two annoying children. D. has no time to get dressed.CIf blood is red, why are veins (静脉) blue?Actually, veins are not blue at all. They are more of a clear, yellowish colour. Although blood looks red when its outside the body, when its sitting in a vein near the surface of the skin, its more of a dark reddish purple colour. At the right depth, these blood-filled veins reflect less red light than the surrounding skin, making them look blue by parison.Which works harder, your heart or your brain?That kind of question depends on whether you are busy thinking or busy exercising. Your heart works up to three times harder during exercise, and shifts enough blood over a lifetime to fill a supertanker. But, in the long run, your brain probably tips it, because even when youre sitting still your brain is using twice as much energy as your heart, and it takes four to five tunes as much blood to feed it.Why do teeth fall out, and why dont they grow back in grown-ups?Baby (or milk) teeth do not last long; they fall out to make room for bigger, stronger adult teeth later on. Adult teeth fall out when they bee damaged, decayed and infected by bacteria. Once this second set of teeth has grown in, youre done. When theyre gone, theyre gone. This is because nature figures youre set for life, and what controls regrowth of your teeth switches off. Do old people shrink as they age?Yes and do. Many people do get shorter as they age. But, when they do, it isnt because theyre shrinking all over. They simply lose height as their spine bees shorter and more curved due to disuse and the effects, of gravity. Many (but not all) men and women do lose height as they get older. Men lose an average of 3-4 cm in height as they age, while women may lose 5 cm or more. If you live to be 200 years old, would you keep shrinking till you were, like 60 cm tall, like a little boy again? No, because old people dont really shrink! It is not that they are growing backwardstheir legs, arms and backbones getting shorter. When they do get shorter, its because the spine has shortened a little. Or, more often, bee more bait and curved. Why does spinning make you dizzy (眩晕的)?Because your brain gets confused between what youre seeing and what youre feeling. The brain senses that youre spinning using special gravity-and-motion-sensing organs in your inner ear, which work together with your eyes to keep your vision and balance stable. But when you suddenly stop spinning the system goes out of control, and your brain thinks youre moving while youre Dot!Where do feelings and emotions e from?Mostly from an ancient part of the brain called the limbic system. All mammals have this brain areafrom mice to dogs, cats, and humans. So all mammals feel basic emotions like fear, pain and pleasure. But since human feelings also involve other, newer bits of the brain, we feel more plex emotions than any other animal on the planet.If exercise wears you out, how can it be good for you?Because our bodies adapt to everything we do to them. And as far as your body is concerned, its use it, or lost it! Its not that exercise makes you healthy; its more that a lack of exercise leaves your body weak and easily affected by disease.28. What is the colour of blood in a vein near the surface of the skin?A. Blue. B. Dark reddish purple.C. Red. D. Light yellow.29. Why do some old people look a little shrunken as they age?A. Because they are more easily affected by gravity.B. Because their spine is in active use.C. Because their spine bees more bent.D. Because they keep growing backwards.30. Which of the following statements about our brain is true?A. In the long run, our brain probably works harder than our heart.B. When our brain senses the spinning, we will fell dizzy.C. The brains of the other mammals are as plex as those of humans.D. Our feelings and emotions e from the most developed area in our brain.31. What is the main purpose of the selection?A. To give advice on how to stay healthy.B. To challenge new findings in medical research.C. To report the latest discoveries in medical science.D. To provide information about our body.DNever talk to strangers. Many children are taught this simple rule as a precaution against abduction (诱拐). In June, 2005, an 11-year-old boy was lost in the Utah wilderness for four days. During that time, he stayed on the path. He saw people searching for him but deliberately hid from them, afraid someone might steal him. Eventually, the unfortunate game of hide-and-seek ended and he was found. According to the Canada Safety Council, this alarming incident shows how unwise it is to instill (灌输) a fear of strangers in children. The stranger danger message can prevent children from developing the social skills and judgment needed to deal effectively with real-life situations. In a difficult situation, a stranger could be their lifeline to safety.To have a child go missing is a parents worst nightmare. The threat of abduction by a stranger is minimal when pared with other possible reasons for a disappearance. In 2004, there were 67,266 missing-children cases in Canada. Only 31 involved abduction; in most of those cases the abductor was a relative, friend, or person known to the family. There were 671 cases of children wandering off, and 332 cases of abductions by a parent. Almost 80 percent of all cases were runaways. These statistics cast doubt on the idea that children should never talk to strangers. Wandering off is more monbut a lost child may have to call upon a stranger for help, and must develop the ability to judge what kind of people to approach. The never talk to strangers rule does not protect children in the situations they are most likely to face. On top of this, it can be confusing. Adults do not model the behavior; they often talk to strangers. A child may not know how to tell who is a stranger, and who is not.For young children, nothing replaces close supervision. Pre-schoolers do not understand risk and tend to act without thinking. Children need to develop habits and attitudes that will protect them from the real threats and dangers they may face. The Canada Safety Council encourages parents to give their children age-appropriate positive messages about safety, bearing in mind how youngsters may understand their world.32. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the 11-year-old boy?A. He practiced the never talk to strangers rule.B. He hid from the rescuers to avoid possible abduction.C. He eventually showed up when his hide-and-seek game ended.D. He stayed where he was, expecting the ing of familiar people.33. Among the possible reasons for the missing-children cases in Canada, which one is the most frequent?A. Being abducted by a parent. B. Running away.C. Being abducted by strangers. D. Wandering off.34. The never talk to strangers rule is confusing to children because _.A. a friendly and attractive person may be dangerousB. adults do not act upon the rule and strangers are hard to tellC. the rule does not protect children in the situation of abductingD. a lost child may have difficulty in municating with a stranger35. Which would the author agree with about the never talk to strangers rule?A. It is not well recognized by parents.B. It is practical as a safety tip in daily life.C. It is easy enough for children to follow.D. It is not effective in keeping kids safe.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Want to volunteer?How do you pick the right volunteer experience for you? Ask yourself the following questions to determine which experience best fits your goals.What cause is important to you?Identify your greatest passions.What is a problem you want to solve? Who are people you want to connect with? 36 If you dont have answers to those questions, dont worry. Thats where you just have to try and learn more about the cause, and see if it attracts you. 37 The nonprofit sector grows quickly. Understanding the organizational structure is important for a positive volunteer experience. Would you like to work in a larger organization that might have more resources but is more rigid? Or a smaller organization that has less financial support but many opportunities to serve?You also need to consider the leadership structure. Are they friendly, open, willing to give you opportunities? Do you see yourself enjoying your day working with them? If you answer yes, then most likely you will have a positive relationship. They will want to see you grow and develop, and you will want to help them. 38 How much time can you put? 39 Often, volunteers ment that they benefit from giving a lot of their time and being a part of the nonprofit family. However, you may only have time to help on weekends every now and then. Thats great, too. 40 Youve got a heart to give. Now, take the time to volunteer. By being our time well and get the most out of your experience.A. What is the organization like?B. Its a win-win for everyone.C. Its just a different kind of experience.D. Sometimes you know, and sometimes you dont.E. What panies are there in your neighborhood?F. Try to meet with the leader to make sure its a good fit.G. Be realistic about the amount of time you can spend volunteering.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。I always preferred to take on more than I should when I was a young man. At times, it was to prove to myself that I could 41 it. At other times, it was to please someone and gain 42 for my efforts. This sometimes led to 43 or frustration.When I was an IT manager after college graduation I was 44 to work with a wealth customer and be a go-between for my pany. I took on the assignment 45 , thinking that this might be my time to shine. 46 , the customers demands proved to be more than I could do with. And the pany chose to 47 the customer and try to meet his unreasonable requirements rather than stick to what we had 48 offered in the