宁夏银川市高一英语上学期期中试题

1、宁夏银川市2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期中试题（注：班级、姓名、学号、座位号一律写在装订线以外规定的地方，卷面不得出现任何标记）本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分第 I 卷第一部分 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。选出最佳选项。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man hope the weather will be like tomorrow?A. Fine. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.2. What does the woman like doing in her spare

2、time now?A. Watching movies. B. Watching TV. C. Reading.3. What size shoes does the man wear now?A. Size 40. B. Size 41. C. Size 42.4. Who does the man think plays football the best in his school?A. James Smith. B. Adam Brown. C. Jane Smith.5. Which means of transport did the woman take?A. The car.

3、B. The bus. C. The bike.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，选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What did Ted Williams choose to do in WWII?A. Teach baseball. B. Cheer up soldiers. C. Fight in the war.7. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their sports heroes in history. B. Famous athlete

4、s in wars C. Great baseball players.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How much will the woman pay to join the sports center?A. 50 B. 30 C. 189. When will the speakers go to the sports center?A. On Tuesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How old is the mans physics teacher?A. In his thirties. B. I

5、n his forties. C. In his fifties.11. What does the man think of his math teacher?A. Boring. B. Humorous. C. Strict.12. Who is a new teacher to the woman?A. The physics teacher. B. The math teacher. C. The English teacher.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does Carlos hate?A. Shopping. B. Museums. C. Football

6、.14. Where are the speakers going to eat on Saturday evening?A. In an Italian restaurant. B. In a Chinese restaurant. C. In a French restaurant.15. What will the speakers do on Sunday morning? A. See off Carlos. B. Go for a drive. C. Walk along the river.16. Why cant the speakers go to the cinema on

7、 Sunday afternoon?A. They dont have time.B. Carlos doesnt like films. C. Eric doesnt like that cinema.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did Jean-Luc Brassard do?A. He was a TV reporter. B. He was a coach. C. He was a sportsman.18. How long did Dale Begg-Smith train before being chosen to compete for Austra

8、lia?A. Two years. B. Three years. C. Four years.19. When did Dale Begg-Smith win the gold medal?A. In 2006. B. In 2010. C. 2014.20. What is Jason Begg-Smith good at?A. Fishing. B. Surfing. C. Tennis.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMost peopl

9、e know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.Born in September, 1897, Irene Curie was the first of the Curiess two daughters. Along with nine other children whos

10、e parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Sedvigne in Paris.Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War

11、I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities to help save the lives of the wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognized in the form of a Military Medal of the French gover

12、nment.In 1918, Irene became her mothers assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre fi

13、ve years later.Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia( 白血病) because of her work with radioactivity(辐射能). Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on

14、 March 17, 1956.21. Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?A. Because she received a degree in mathematics.B. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.C. Because she contributed to saving the wounded.D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.22. Where did Irene Curie meet her husban

15、d Frederic Joliot?A. At the Curie Institute. B. At the University of Paris.C. At a military hospital. D. At the College of Sevigne.23. When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born?A. In 1926.B. In 1927. C. In 1897. D. In 1932.24. In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie

16、 different from her mother?A. Irene worked with radioactivity. B. Irene combined family and career.C. Irene won the Nobel Prize once. D. Irene died from leukemia.BA Guide to the UniversityFoodThe TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with c

17、ash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study. If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks

18、 in the Lower Caf located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.RelaxationThe Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying , cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are h

19、eld here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.HealthLocated on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help

20、or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday,9am to noon and 1;00 to 4;30pm.Academic SupportAll students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, gram

21、mar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30 minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.TransportationThe TWU Express is a shuttle(班车) service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shoppi

22、ng centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8am and 3pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.25.What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?ADo homework and watch TV B. Buy drinks and enjoy concertsC have meals and meet with friends D. Add money to your ID and play chess26. Th

23、e Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _.A. is open six days a week Boffers services free of chargeCtrains students in medical care Dgives advice on mental health27. What is the function of TWU Express?ATo carry students to the lecture halls. BTo provide students with campus toursCTo take student

24、s to the Mattson Centre. DTo transport students to and from the stores.CCold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their cats are just as used to the warm shelter as they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of ti

25、me, thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe. Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad. If you have to take them out, stay outside with them. When

26、 youre cold enough to go inside, they probably are too. If you must leave them outside for a long time, make sure they have a warm, solid shelter against the wind, thick bedding, and plenty of non-frozen water. If left alone outside, dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter.

27、They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere. Watch them closely when they are left outdoors, and provide them with shelter of good quality. Keep an eye on your pets water. Sometimes owners dont realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet cant get anything to drink. Animals that dont have c

28、lean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside, which may contain something unhealthy for them.28. The underlined word “shelter” in Paragraph 1 means _.AWarm clothes B. a hiding place C. proper temperature D. food 29. Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold

29、weather?A. To know when to bring them inside. B. To keep them from eating bad food.C. To help them find shelters. D. To keep them company.30. If pets are left on their own outdoors in cold weather, they may _.A. run short of clean water B. dig deep holes for funC. dirty the snow nearby D. get lost i

30、n the wild 31. What is the purpose of this text?A. To solve a problem. B. To give practical advice.C. To tell an interesting story. D. To present a research result. D I wish there would be a way to describe China in simple terms but thats impossible. For the most part Chinese people are friendly, ea

31、sy-going and optimistic. They are curious and unusually patient and they are also the hardest-working people I have ever met. In China, family is everything. In my English classes when the students were asked what they would do if they only had a few hours to live, most students told me how they wou

32、ld spend their last few hours with their families and parents. Many times the subjects in the classes center on families and friends. I teach many students a year, talking to them freely. The cost of living here is very low compared with that of the US. The city of Xiang Fan I live in isnt large and

33、 I live better. Non-imported(非出口的) foods are very cheap, so are clothing and articles of everyday use. The cost of public transportation is very low, too. Chinese value education. However, it is reported that many children cant afford the expenses of schooling and are forced to leave school in some

34、poor area in China. But they organized Project Hope many years age. It creates conditions for the poor children to go back to school. In my opinion, Project Hope is of great importance to the development of the rural education. When we read news of China in the west, rarely, if ever, will we see any

35、thing mentioned of the positive changes China has gone through. While it is true that economic miracles have not reached many areas of China, but we also have the same problems. When I am asked which country I consider better. China or the US, my answer has always been the same, “We are not worse or

36、 better than each other, we are only different.”32. What does the author think of Chinese people? AHe thinks most Chinese people hardly work.BHe thinks most Chinese people are proud.CHe thinks highly of most Chinese people.DHe dislikes most Chinese people.33. What is the author doing in China? AHe i

37、s visiting the places of interest. BHe is teaching English in a school.CHe is studying in a college. DHe is on business.34. What are not cheap in China in the authors opinion? AClothes and shoes made in China.BLocal foodsCPublic transportation tickets.DImported foods35. We can infer from the passage

38、 that the author thinks_. Athe westerners have got to know China wellBChinas economic miracles have appeared everywhereCthe progress of China is seldom reported in the USDthe education in rural areas is never cared about in China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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余

39、选项。 Public Speaking Trainingl Get a coach36 ，so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training thats right for you.l Focus on positivesAny training you do to become

40、 more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you arent doing well. 37 , so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldnt do.l 38 If you f

41、ind a public speaking course that looks as though its going to give you lots of dos and donts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what youre going to be talking about. 39 . As far as were concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends.

42、l You are a special person not a cloneMost importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one, with your own personal habits. 40 . Your training course should help you bring out your personality, not try to turn you into someone youre not.A. You arent like anybody elseB. Yo

43、u already do lots of things wellC. Turn your back on too many rulesD. Check the rules about dos and dontsE. Whatever the presentation, public speaking is hardF .The one thing you dont want is for them to fall asleepG. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse第三部分:英语

44、知识运用(共三节,满分45分)第一节：完形填空(共 20 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分)When I was 13 my only purpose was to become the star on our football team. That meant 41 Miller King, who was the best 42 at our school.Football season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my football everywhere for 43.J

45、ust before September, Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he came back from 44 .He looked very 45 ,but he didnt cry.That season, I 46 all of Millers records while he 47the home games from the bench. We went 10-1 and I was named most valuable player, 48 I often

46、had crazy dreams in which I was to blame for Millers 49 .One afternoon, I was crossing the field to go home and saw Miller 50 going over a fencewhich wasnt 51 to climb if you had both arms. Im sure I was the last person in the world he wanted to accept 52 from. But even that challenge he accepted. I

47、 53 him move slowly over the fence. When we were finally 54 on the other side, he said to me,You know, I didnt tell you this during the season, but you did 55 .Thank you for filling in for 56 .His words freed me from my bad 57 . I thought to myself, how even without an arm he was more of a leader. D

48、amaged but not defeated, he was 58 ahead of me. I was right to have 59 him. From that day on，I grew 60 and a little more real.41.A. cheering for B. beating out C. relying on D. staying with42.A.coach B. student C. teacher D. player43.A.practice B. show C. comfort D. pleasure44.A.school B. vacation C

49、. hospital D. training45.A. pale B. calm C. relaxed D. ashamed46.A. held B. broke C. set D. tried47.A.reported B. judged C. organized D. watched48.A.and B. then C. but D. thus49.A. decision B. mistake C. accident D. sacrifice50.A.stuck B. hurt C. tried D. lost51.A. steady B. hard C. fun D. fit52.A.p

50、raise B. advice C. assistance D. apology53.A.let B. helped C. had D. noticed54.A. dropped B. ready C. trapped D. safe55.A.fine B. wrong C. quickly D. normally56.A. us B. yourself C. me D. them57.A.memories B. ideas C. attitudes D. dreams58.A.still B. also C. yet D. just59.A. challenged B. cured C. i

51、nvited D. admired60.A.healthier B. bigger C. cleverer D. cooler第卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二节 根据所学知识及结合下列句子中所给首字母或汉语提示填空，每空填一词。（共5小题；每小题1分）61. After the earthquake, the army was sent to rescue the people_ (困住) in the ruins.62. After _ (毕业) from college, we finally got the chance to take a great bike tr

52、ip.63. _ (祝贺) to you on winning the first place in the speech contest.64. Hard as he tires, he has difficulty in speaking English _（流利）.65. Nelson Mandela was d _ to fighting for equal rights of black people.第三节 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）So far, half of my senior one lif

53、e has passed. In order 66 (prepare)for the mid-term exam, I went through 67 whole English book. I find that Ive really learnt a lot. Ive learnt how to make friends and how 68 (importance) friendship is. After reading the text in Unit 2, Im surprised to know English 69 (base) on German. It was quite different 70 the English 71 (speak) at present. Wang Kun and his sisters bike trip interests me very much. I dr