外研版高一英语下学期期中测试题

1、20132014学年下学期期中英语测试题（120分钟 满分150分）第卷 （选择题共105分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节听下面五段对话。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 mean by saying that ?A. She needs help . B. She types fast.C. She needs a keyboard.2. What can the man prob

2、ably be?A. A teacherB. A painterC. A guide3. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Passenger and a taxi-driverB. Customer and salesmanC. Customer and waiter4. Where does the conversation probably take place/A. On a busB. On a trainC. On a plane5. Why does the man want to meet Mar

3、y?A. Inform her to have a meetingB. Tell her something importantC. Ask her for dinner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。每段对话或独白读两遍.听第 6 段材料,回答 6 至 8 小题.6. What was the man doing at the beginning of the conversation ?A

4、. Reading a French novel.B. Discussing a plan for vacation in Canada.C. Looking through a language book.7. Where is the man going?A. To France B. To Canada. C. To America.8. Who will support the man?AThe mans relative.B. The mans uncle.C. The mans uncles friend.听第 7段材料,回答 9至 11题.9.What are Eco-House

5、s built with? A. Stones. B. Wood and new tires. C. Earth-friendly materials. 10.How will the Eco-Houses get power?A. From the sun.B. From the wind.C. From the electricity.11. What do Eco-Houses do better than ordinary houses?A. Look beautifulB. Get and use powerC. Hold in the heat and cold听第8段材料，回答第

6、12至14题12. What can the two speakers mostly probably be?A. Employees. B. Students. C. Teachers.13. What does the man think of the film?A. Good. B. Bad. C. Just-so-so.14. What happened to the couple in the end?A. They bought a house of their own. B. They continued to live with the wifes father.C. They

7、 had to work even harder.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题15. Why does the woman think a car is the symbol of transportation?A. She lives in a city. B. She likes cars best. C. Most Americans think so.16.When did the woman start driving?A. At the age of 13. B. At the age of 16.C. At the age of 30.17. How did the woma

8、n go on her most unforgettable trip?A . On foot. B. By ship. C. By plane.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题18. How long was the speakers trip to Beijing?A. For 5 days.B. For 8 days.C. For 10 days.19.What did the speaker think of the Great Wall?A. Big. B. Mysterious. C. Beautiful.20. What is the only bad part about t

9、he speakers trip?A. The expenses.B. The food.C. The weather.第二部分英语知识运用第一节： 单项填空（每题1分，共计15分）21. -President Hu Jintao is paying_ visit to the United States. -Yeah, I hope it will be _ success.A. / ; a B. the; a C. a ; a D. a ; /22. I will never forget the beautiful place _ I spent my childhood with my

10、 grandparents.A. that B. where C. because D. on which23. Although most of them have no doubt _ he will win the match, I still wonder _ he has been well prepared.A. if; that B. that; whether C. that; that D. whether; if24. I have to go to work by taxi because my car _ at the garage.A. will be repaire

11、d B. is repaired C. is being repaired D. has been repaired25. _ by a greater demand of vegetables, farmers have built more green houses.A. Driven B. Being driven C. to drive D. Having driven26. Now many a college student _ to the West in search of work.A. has gone B. have gone C. had gone D. go27. _

12、 is no possibility _ Bob can win the first prize in the match.A. There; that B. It; that C. There; whether D. It; whether28. When the fire_, the people in the building lost their head and ran in all directions.A. broke in B. broke away C. broke out D. broke down29.I_thetruthofyourremarks，althoughthe

13、ygoagainstmyinterests.A.cannotbutadmitB.cannothelpbuttoadmitC.cannotbutadmittingD.cannothelpbutadmitting30.Mrs.Smithwarnedherdaughter_afterdrinking.A.nevertodriveB.toneverdriverC.neverdrivingD.neverdrive31.Goforapicnicthisweekend，OK?_.Ilovegettingclosetonature.A.IcouldntagreemoreB.Imafraidnot C.Ibel

14、ievenotD.Idontthinkso32.Everypossiblemeans has been_tostoptheriver_.A.takes; polluting B.taken; polluted Ctook ; frompolluted D.taken ;beingpolluted33. John is smart, polite, and hardworking. _, I think he is one of the best students in our class.A. In conclusionB. In terms ofC. On average D. In all

15、34. The teacher _the top students compositions and didt feel satisfied.A. saw through B. looked into C. looked through D. pulled through35. - I really hope Mike wont come! - _ , why did you invite him? A. Really B. If so C. Why not D. Absolutely 第二节：完形填空(共20小题, 每小题1分, 满分20分)On Sunday I had my own Fa

16、thers Day celebration. Suddenly I 36 about my dad a lot. My dad is absolutely the 37 man in the world. He would 38 refuse to help anyone in trouble. Every Thursday night, my dad would 39 Shreveport, LA to a church there. I always drove the car for him. 40 this happened many times, I recall(回想起) one

17、incident on one of those trips to Shreveport. That time on the 41 , my dad saw a hitchhiker(搭便车的人). He asked me to pull the car over and offer him a 42 . Dad asked him his name and address, told him ours, and talked to him about all sorts of things. At first the hitchhiker was hesitant(迟疑的), but he

18、changed his 43 as he could tell we were really listening to him. I did know that it was quite 44 outside and the hitchhiker was very happy to be able to get a lift in our warm car.We 45 another forty-five minutes and learned that the hitchhiker was 46 many difficulties in life. Dad told him to keep

19、his head up and said that 47 would become better for him soon. He reached into his pocket and 48 the hitchhiker a twenty dollar bill, leaving only a ten-dollar bill for himself. The hitchhiker then became very 49 . I was always told never to 50 a hitchhiker and yet my dad did it every time he saw on

20、e. Dad always gave them money 51 he did not have very much of his own.From that Ive learned a lot about my dad and 52 . Ive learned that if you come from a place with 53 , you will show a lot of kindness to people who are 54 . just one single kind act may 55 someones life.36.A. learnt B. talked C. t

21、hought D. worried37.A. kindest B. cleverest C. funniest D. bravest38.A. sometimes B. never C. often D. ever39.A. head for B. drive to C. come from D. stay in40.A. Because B. So C. Unless D. Although41. A. field B. way C. job D. side42.A. dinner B. sign C. ride D. chance43.A. attitude B. trip C. rout

22、e D. plan44.A. dark B. cold C. sunny D. windy45A. walked B. escaped C. drove D. flew46.A. facing B. forgetting C. understanding D. causing47.A. habits B. choices C. ideas D. things48.A. returned B. handed C. paid D. charged49.A. sad B. angry C. nervous D. grateful50.A. look at B. laugh at C. listen

23、to D. pick up51.A. as soon as B. except that C. even if D. as if52.A. business B. life C. entertainment D. adventure53.A. laughter B. success C. complaint D. love54.A. suffering B. traveling C. playing D. studying55.A. destroy B. change C. risk D. share第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（

24、A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASome people may be wondering why traffic safety clothing is so important to the person who is involved(涉及到) in traffic control. Traffic safety clothing can provide high visibility(能见度) and serve as life saving wear for those who work in and around moving traffic as a pa

25、rt of their job. Traffic safety clothing makes the wearer more noticeable. They are most needed for the person working in the traffic department. It becomes necessary that the wearers choose traffic safety clothing that would best suit their job. A traffic person is expected to wear a bright color s

26、o that he stands conspicuous in a road that is full of traffic. When the traffic clothing comes in reflecting(反射) bright light, the wearer is noticed easily. Traffic safety clothing also has the reflective stripes(条纹) and it is these stripes that make the wearer seen even during the dark hours. Safe

27、ty traffic clothing acts as a very important role in preventing accidents and also makes sure at the same time that the drivers are surely saved. When there is someone on the road wearing traffic safety clothing that is bright in color, it becomes easy for the driver to watch out. With the developme

28、nt of the Internet, shopping for the safety clothing has become very easy and if you are involved traffic control, you can buy what suits you through Supply Line D. Traffic safety clothing is made out of the very best fabrics(纤维) that will certainly make sure that you have a great deal of l

29、asting use on the roads.56. Traffic safety clothing is important to .A. the police working in the police station B. those who have their own motorbikes or carsC. the person who is selling cars and trucksD. those who have to work in and around moving traffic57. What dose the underlined word “conspicu

30、ous” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Easy to operate. B. Easy to notice. C. Very important. D. Specially smart.58. What part do the reflective stripes of traffic safety clothing play?A. They make the clothing more popular. B. They make the clothing have a special sign.C. They make the wearer noticed

31、 at night. D. They make the clothing look more colorful.59. According to the passage, one is advised to buy traffic safety clothing .A. through the Internet B. in the local supermarketC. in the traffic department D. in the special store60. We can learn from this passage that .A. traffic safety cloth

32、ing can be bought anywhereB. traffic safety clothing only can be noticed in the dayC. traffic safety clothing can last a long time D. traffic safety clothing is very cheap BMy father and I were very close. I loved pleasing him, and he was always proud of my success. If I won a spelling contest at sc

33、hool, he was on top of the world. Later in life whenever Igot a promotion(提升), Id call my father right away and hed rush out to tell all his friends. In1970, when I was named president of the Ford Motor Company, I dont know which of us wasmore excited. Like many native Italians, my parents were very

34、 open with their feelings and their loves notonly at home, but also in public. Most of my friends would never hug their fathers. But I huggedand kissed my dad at every chance - nothing could have felt more natural. He was a curious man who was always trying new things. He was the first person in All

35、entownto buy a motorcycle. Unfortunately, my father and his motorcycle didnt get along too well. He fell off it so often that he got rid of it just a month after buying it. As a result, he never againtrusted any vehicle(车辆) with less than four wheels. Because of that motorcycle, I wasnt allowed to h

36、ave a bicycle when I was growing up. Whenever I wanted to ride a bike, I had to borrow one from a friend. On the other hand, my father let me drive a car as soon as I turned sixteen.61. When I won a contest at school, my father would _.A. feel most happy over itB. tell all his friends about itC. get

37、 very surprised at itD. hug and kiss me62. Which of the following statements shows my father liked to know about new things?A. I wasnt allowed to have a car when I was growing up.B. He was the first person in town to buy a motorcycle.C. He was always proud of my success in everything.D. He was very

38、open with his feelings and his love.63. My father trusted no vehicle with less than four wheels because _.A. he did not like the way I borrowed bicycles from friendsB. he thought that cars were faster than motorcyclesC. he liked every new model made by my companyD. he once had trouble in riding his

39、motorcycle64. Which of the following statements is NOT true ?A. It was quite natural for the author to kiss and hug his father.B. When the author reached 16 he was allowed to drive a car.C. Both of the authors parents were not open with their feelings.D. Anytime the author got a promotion, he would

40、inform his father65. I hugged and kissed my father at every opportunity,_. A. even though I hated to do so . B. because I was told to do so by my mother . C. as I was named president of the Ford Motor Company D. for I felt it quite natural to do so .C Going to college and living away from home for t

41、he first time can be terribleStudents tend to have higher academic achievements in college when they enjoy living in the dormitory（宿舍）Most colleges and universities have many programs that help first-year students adjust to studying and living in a new communityTake advantage of（利用） these programs a

42、nd make new friends as you adjust to your college life _Greet and meet everyone in the dormFind out their class schedules and hobbiesYou may be able to find study partners this wayMost students are just like you being away from their home the first timeDont be afraid to knock on your neighbors doors

43、 and introduce yourselfThe residence(居住区)staff will also help you in adjusting to college lifeGet to know them as soon as possible Get along with your roommateYour roommates can be either your lifelong friends or enemiesTry to be friends to themRespect each other, including their spaceDo not use you

44、r roommates belongings without permissionCommunicate among each other regarding your daily schedule, study or sleep habits and off campus guest visits. Always say hello Get involvedTo adjust to college life away from home，you need to got involved in college activitiesJoin clubsAttend events that are

45、 hosted by your residence life and academic departmentsAttend those events with your new friends. Most colleges have many events throughout the semesterStudent union is a great place to meet new friends and learn about the upcoming events Call home when you need toCollege life can be very exciting a

46、t the beginning. Most students get lonely and homesick during the middle of the semester or during festivals，It is normal to feel sadCall home or even visit home when you need to. Talk to your friends back homeUnderstand that many people love and support you and they are very proud of you66What does

47、 the text mainly tell us? AAdvice on how to adjust to college life BThings that can be done in a dormitory CPlaces to live in when going to a college DWays of making friends with roommates67What can be proper to fill in the blank in Paragraph 2?AGreet people everywhere BMeet new friendsCShare your h

48、obbies. DAdjust to college life 68Which of the following is not proper in getting along with your roommates?ASay hello to them frequently BRespect them and their space CUse their belongings secretly DKnow about their living habits69According to the text，when you feel homesick at college，you can Afin

49、d study partners Bjoin clubs Ccall your parents Dtalk to new friends70In which part of a website might the text appear?AStyle and fashion BScience and technologyCSports and health DCulture and educationDIf you have to miss a meal a day, which meal will cause you fewest health problems if you dont ea

50、t it? If you have to make a decision of this type, most people (especially very busy people) will choose to skip breakfast.However, many experts in the field of health consider breakfast ( the meal which “break” you “fast” ) to be the most important t meal of the day. If we eat a good breakfast, the

51、y say, we will have the energy and nutrients (营养) we need to begin our working day with vigor(活力) and stay hopeful with good honor. However, many people skip breakfast or substitute a cup of coffee for a well balanced meal. What happens if we ignore the importance of breakfast?One recent study condu

52、cted in the United States tested a large number of people. Participants included both males and females who ranged in age from 12 to 83. The results showed that if a person eats an adequate breakfast, he or she will work more efficiently and more productively than if he or she skips breakfast or eat

53、s a very poor breakfast. This fact appears to be especially true if a persons work involves mental(脑力的) activities. The study showed that if school-children eat fruit, eggs, bread and milk before going to school, they will learn more quickly and will be able to concentrate (集中)on their lessons for a

54、 longer period of time than if their breakfast is inadequate.The study also showed that contrary to what people believe, if you skip breakfast, you will not lose weight. This is because people become so hungry if they skip breakfast that they eat too much for lunch and end up gaining weight instead of losing. So remember, if you want to lose weight, skipping breakfast will not help you. You will likely lose more weight if you decrease your other meals.71. According to experts, breakfast is the most important meal of the day because _.A. a good breakfast breaks you down fa