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高一英语第二学期期中考试第一卷. Listening Comprehension (20%)Part A: Short ConversationsDirections: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, you will be asked a question about what was said. Each conversation and question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question youve heard.1. A. In a hospital.B. In a library. C. In a travel agency. D. In a restaurant.2. A. In Mexico.B. In New Mexico.C. In the city.D. In California.3. A. On the 6th of June.B. On the 8th of June.C. On the 9th of June.D. On the 19th of June.4. A. The woman thanks the man for his efforts.B. The woman thinks that everything was all right.C. The woman blames the man for his absence.D. The woman doesnt think it was the mans fault.5. A. He is not to blame.B. It was his fault.C. He will accept all responsibility.D. He will be more careful next time.6. A. They waited for each other at different places.B. They were both busy doing their own work.C. They went to the street corner at different times.D. The man went to the concert but the woman didnt.7. A. At home.B. In a phone box.C. In her office.D. In a friends house.8. A. A teacher.B. A psychologist.C. A librarian.D. A publisher.9. A. The woman enjoyed the movie very much.B. The woman saw a horror movie.C. The man asked the woman to be careful at night.D. The man went to the show with the woman.10. A. Arguing.B. Protesting.C. Complaining.D. Bargaining.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 you 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. They often take place in its major industries. B. British trade unions are more powerful. C. There are more trade union members in Britain. D. Britain loses more working days through strikes every year.12. A. Such strikes are against the British law. B. Such strikes are unpredictable. C. Such strikes involve workers from different trades. D. Such strikes occur frequently these days.13. A. Trade unions in Britain are becoming more popular. B. Most strikes in Britain are against the British law. C. Unofficial strikes in Britain are easier to deal with now. D. Employer-worker relations in Britain have become tenser.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. How to hand spiders.B. Spiders in the United States. C. Peoples fear of spiders.D. A special kind of spider.15. A. Most spiders will not bite even when handled. B. Most spiders are poisonous and dangerous. C. Most spiders are likely to attack people. D. Most spiders have sharp eyes.16. A. Because she cannot find a husband for herself. B. Because the female spider is larger than the male one. C. Because the female spider often eats her husband. D. Because she is a black female spider.Part C: Longer ConversationDirections: In Part C, youll hear one longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fulfill the task by filling in the numbered blanks with the information you hear. Write your answers on you answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Application Form for St. Louies SchoolName: May _17_Age: 21Nationality: _18_Address: 56 Broadway WN 34Contact number: _19_Course to attend: How to make _20_Date for application: January 7th, 2008Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer. Grammar and vocabulary (16%)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.21. Ive spent so much time polishing my letter of application and resume, but I wonder whether it is worthwhile _ the effort.A. madeB. being madeC. to be makingD. to make22. The focus of medical care in our society has been shifting from curing disease _ disease.A. so as to preventB. to preventC. to preventingD. only to prevent23. Jimmy was fired from his post as he was told he was too quiet, _ communication skills.A. to lackB. to be lackingC. lackedD. lacking24. Most newly married couples receive cash as gifts though the amount _ varies from person to person.A. being receivedB. is receivedC. receivedD. receiving25. _ out of context, the words one uses in an argument can easily lead to misunderstanding.A. Taking themB. Take themC. To takeD. Taken26. The newcomer was quiet and didnt talk much except _ the teachers about the courses she was taking.A. to consultB. having consultedC. consultingD. consulted27. Sandy soils are incapable of maintaining water and nutrients _ plants adequately.A. need to supportB. needed to supportC. need supportingD. needed supporting28. Computer networks are making their influence _ in schools, in the business world, in politics and government.A. feltB. feelC. feelingD. to be felt29. When _, the apartment room was going to be lovely, though it looked small.A. have properly furnishedB. properly furnishedC. properly furnishingD. to properly furnish30. _, a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidly than a man whose command of language is poor.A. Other things being equalB. Were other things equalC. To be equal to other thingsD. Other things to be equal31. We cant hope to solve all the ecological problems, _ arise directly or indirectly from overuse of the earths resources.A. many of themB. in which manyC. many of whichD. of which they32. The rate _ new and sometimes conflicting information comes at us often makes it hard for us to make a right decision.A. whichB. whereC. whenD. at which33. The American practice of putting out wildfire is often traced to 1910, _ the wildfire across the West burned millions of acres.A. whenB. whereC. thatD. which34. People tend to make friends with one _ they obviously have a lot in common.A. whomB. with whomC. thatD. about whom35. There was a teapot fashioned like China duck, out of _ open mouth the tea was supposed to come.A. whichB. itsC. thatD. whose36. Middle school students are not permitted to read such novels _ not good for their mental development.A. as areB. asC. which areD. thatVocabulary (9%)Direction: 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. inserting B. species C. handle D. aspects AB. travelingAC. importantly AD. clearly BC. involves BD. specialize CD. naturalAn ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work because it is very rewarding and varied. They work not only inside a laboratory, but also out in the field. Fieldwork includes _37_ to rivers, oceans and lakes in order to collect information and specimens. Reading, writing and speaking are also very important to the job. Fish scientists need to read the research of other scientists. They must be able to write up their own research _38_ so that others can follow it. They also need to be able to give lectures about their findings, so that they can spread knowledge.Ichthyologists who wish to _39_ can choose any one of the three areas of study. The first area is aquaculture. This _40_ the study and practice of fish farming and management. Because it is a rather new study, there are very few job opportunities available. However, as there is so much to discover, many see it as an exciting area for a new ichthyologist to enter. The second area is fisheries science, which means working with a team of scientists to find out more about different fish _41_. The third area is about the protection of _42_ fish populations. This is very important today, given that many fish species are in danger of dying out because of the actions of humans.To become a successful fish scientist, you need to have a curious mind and be able to work on your own. You also need to be able to _43_ equipment and perform experiments; but most _44_, you must love fish. To become an ichthyologist, you will need to train at a university to pass a Bachelor of Science degree. For this, you will need to be good at mathematics, physical science and biology. Then, you will need to study for another year to complete an honours degree in ichthyology. This honours degree contains coursework about all _45_ of fish. You also need to complete a research paper.III. Cloze (15%)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 phrase that best fits the context. The opposite of self-reliance is dependence on others. Of course a certain amount of dependence on others is not only good, but _46_. Children must be dependent on their parents; and the weak must depend on the strong, and the _47_ on the well. All of us, even the most independent and self-reliant, are dependent on one another. At any rate, in _48_ society, it is impossible for anyone to make all the things he needs. No man can _49_ all the food and clothes he wants, build his own house, make his own furniture, and all the hundreds of _50_ things he requires every day of his life. He can only produce one or two things, and must get all the _51_ by exchange or purchase from others, who are doing the same thing. So in a _52_ everyone is dependent on the service of others, while he himself _53_ to the needs of others. But, so long as we are doing our fair share, we are not dependants; for mutual help and cooperation is quite consistent with _54_ independence and self-reliance.The contemptible dependence on others, which is the _55_ of self-reliance, is the depending on others for the goods and services which we could and should provide for _56_. This kind of dependence may be due to laziness, or lack of _57_. Idlers, who shrink from honest work, attach themselves like parasites to rich and influential people, and by flattery and servile adulation get money and _58_ from them. Such hangers-on should be despised. People who are afraid to rely on their own opinions and efforts are to be pitied, and, if possible, _59_ self-confidence and self-reliance.True self-reliance means knowledge of ones own powers, a reasonable self-confidence, and a _60_ to be independence and to stand on ones own feet. 46. A. unbelievable B. tremendous C. necessary D. mysterious47. A. blind B. deafC. sick D. dumb48. A. capitalist B. capable C. changed D. civilized 49. A. purchase B. produce C. collect D. cook 50. A. interesting B. usefulC. valuable D. cheap51. A. others B. thingsC. clothes D. shoes52. A. university B. community C. company D. committee53. A. objects B. connectsC. contributes D. extends54. A. individual B. executive C. impersonal D. national 55. A. nature B. oppositeC. network D. pleasure 56. A. ourselves B. families C. friends D. brothers 57. A. confidence B. patience C. endurance D. preparation 58. A. houses B. knowledge C. viewpoints D. favours 59. A. found B. givenC. offered D. taught 60. A. fearfulness B. possibilityC. politeness D. determination. Reading comprehension(20%)Directions: Read the following 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)How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments- mostly for entertainment purposes- is fair and respectful?Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats（栖息地）. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from their natural homes.Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals natural behavior, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species name, diet, and natural range. The animals normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos dont usually take care of the animals natural needs.The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusual and self-destructive behavior called zoochosis. A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain.Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding （圈养繁殖）of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and other species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding program because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Havent we seen enough competitions to name baby animals?Actually, we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals natural habitats.61. How would the author describe the animals life in zoos? A. Dangerous. B. Unhappy. C. Natural. D. Easy62. In the state of zoochosis, animals, _. A. remain in cages B. behave strangely C. attack other animals D. enjoy moving around63. Although he argues against zoos, the author would still agree that _. A. zoos have to keep animals in small cages B. most animals in zoos are endangered species C. some endangered animals are reproduced in zoos D. its acceptable to keep animals away from their habitats (B) Trees should only be pruned( 修剪 ) when there is a good and clear reason for doing so and, fortunately, the number of such reasons is small. Pruning involves the cutting away of overgrown and unwanted branches, and the inexperienced gardener can be encouraged by the thought that more damage results from doing it unnecessarily than from leaving the tree to grow in its own way. First, pruning may be done to make sure that trees have a desired shape or size. The object may be to get a tree of the right height, and at the same time to help the growth of small side branches which will thicken its appearance or give it a special shape. Secondly, pruning may be done to make the tree healthier. You may cut out diseased or dead wood, or branches that are rubbing against each other and thus causing wounds. The health of a tree may be encouraged by removing branches that are blocking up the center and so preventing the free movement of air. One result of pruning is that an open wound is left on the tree and this provides an easy entry for disease, but it is a wound that will heal. Often there is a race between the healing and the disease as to whether the tree will live or die, so that there is a period when the tree is at risk of death as far as possible. It is essential to make the area which has been pruned smooth and clean, for healing will be slowed down by roughness. You should allow the cut surface to dry for a few hours and then paint it with one of the substances available from garden shops produced especially for this purpose. Pruning is usually done in winter, for then you can see the shape of the tree clearly without interference from the leaves and this is, too, very unlikely that the cuts you make will bleed. 64. Pruning should be done to _. A. make the tree grow taller B. improve the shape of the treeC. get rid of the small branches D. make the small branches thicker65. Trees become unhealthy if the gardener _. A. allows too many branches to grow in the middle B. does not protect them from the wind C. forces them to grow too quickly D. damages some of the small side branches66. A special substance is painted on the tree to _. A. make a wound smooth B. prevent disease from entering a wound C. cover a rough surface D. help a wound to dry67. What was the authors purpose in writing this passage? A. To give practical instructions for pruning a tree. B. To give a general description of pruning. C. To discuss the various reasons for pruning. D. To discuss the different times of pruning.(C)Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?It