高一期末考试题

1、 高一下学期分班考试英语试题时量：120分钟 满分:150分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks) Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen

2、 carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a hospital. B. At the airport. C. At a police station.2. What will the woman probably do with the bottle?A. Throw it away. B. Leave it with

3、 the man. C. Check it in.Conversation 23. How many children do the Smiths have?A. Only one. B. Two. C. Four.4. What will the speakers do next?A. Call Susan and John. B. Cook a big dinner. C. Set the table.Conversation 35. Why does the woman want to book a first-class hotel?A. She always stays in a f

4、irst-class hotel.B. Her husband wants her to book a first-class hotel.C. She wants to do something different.6. When will the couple check in?A. On September 23rd. B. On September 26th. C. On September 30th.Conversation 47. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends. B. Stranger

5、s. C. Neighbors.8. Why doesnt the man like his downstairs neighbor?A. The neighbors dog is always barking.B. He is disturbed by his neighbors smoking.C. He hates his neighbors wild parties.9. What does the woman suggest the man do in the end?A. Move. B. Talk to his neighbor. C. Go have fun with his

6、neighbor.Conversation 510. What is the man doing?A. Returning home. B. Going on a business trip. C. Taking some photos.11. What do we know about Judy?A. She is twenty-one. B. She is married. C. She is in college.12. Who is the womans son?A. Tim. B. Jamie. C. Julian.Conversation 613. How did Bill do

7、on his exams?A. He did poorly. B. He failed a course. C. He passed all his courses.14. What does the woman think of Bill?A. She thinks he did his best.B. She thinks he could do better.C. She thinks he is not very smart.15. What does the woman tell Bill to do?A. Get more sleep every night.B. Stop wat

8、ching TV.C. Pay more attention to his studies.Section B (7.5 marks) Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage

9、 TWICE. The Home of Michael JacksonNameNeverland RanchFantastic thingsl A six-car garage, a huge 16 court and a golf coursel A home to 17 different types of animals.Purposes of the placel For 18 to enjoy themselves, such as on a large roller coasterl For adults to have fun like in a space for 19 l M

10、ainly for Jackson himself to escape from his 20 and restPart Language Knowledge(45 marks）Section A (15 marks)Directions：for each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. I sat next to a girl_ name was Diane.A

11、. whose B. who C. that D. which22. What do you think of the book?     Its _ a book. It serves as a really good guide to job hunters.A. other than B. more than C. rather than D. less than23. Happiness wont come to me _ I go to it.     A. because B. while C. sin

12、ce D. unless24. Excuse me, could you spare me some time?     Sorry, I _ at a business meeting in a few minutes.     A. have spoken B. will have spoken C. am speaking D. will be speaking 25. The earthquake made them lose everything _ they had.A. whatever B. whi

13、ch C. that D. all26. I was surprised that the small child could finish _ cake.A. such a big B. so big C. such big a D. so a big27. He hurried to the entrance at which the car _, and looked forward to seeing his brother.     A. arrived B. arrives C. would arrive D. will arrive28.

14、I Mary since last Friday night.A. didnt see B. doesnt see C. had not seen D. have not seen29. When I first moved to the room, it was in a mess, but I _ it up.     A. was managed cleaning B. managed cleaning      C. was managed to clean D. managed to clean 30.

15、My twin sister as well as I _ that you can come to our graduation party tomorrow.     A. hope B. hopes C. will hope D. are hoping31. You _ for four hours. You should stop and have a rest.Ive almost finished it.A. have been working B. were working C. have worked D. worked32. We se

16、ldom see this kind of strange plant, whose leaves are quite _.     A. similar B. unusual C. exact D. regular33. You didnt expect the police to be waiting for you at the crossroads, _?A. werent they B. were they C. didnt you D. did you34. According to a recent survey, children spe

17、nt up to 25 hours a week _ TV.A. to watch B. to watching C. watching D. watch35. The mother was glad that her daughter _ great progress in the last term.     A. was making B. makes C. has made D. had madeSection B (18 marks)Directions：For each blank in the following passages ther

18、e are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the words or phrases that best fits the context.Several years ago a young priest(牧师) moved to London. He often took the bus from his home to the downtown area. One day, he went home by bus. When he sat down, he discovered that t

19、he 36 had accidently given him twenty pence too much change. As he 37 what to do, he thought to himself, ”Youd better give the twenty pence back. It would be 38 to keep it.” Then he thought, “Oh forget it, its only twenty pence.” Who would 39 this little amount? Anyway, the bus company already gets

20、too much money; they will never miss it. 40 it as a gift from God, and keep quiet.”When his 41 came, the priest paused momentarily at the door, then he handed the twenty pence back to the driver and said, ”Here, you gave me too much change.”The driver with a smile replied, ”Arent you the new priest

21、in this area? I have been thinking lately about going to your 42 . I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change.”When the young priest 43 the bus, his knees became weak and soft. He had to hold the nearest tree for 44 , and looked up to the sky and cried, ”Oh, God. I almost 4

22、5 myself for twenty pence!”We may never see what influence our 46 have on people Sometimes we are the only rule someone will ever follow, or the only person someone will depend on. What we need to provide is an example for others to see. Be 47 of how you behave, and be honest always: you never know

23、who is watching your actions.36. A. driver B. passenger C. priest D. teacher37. A. wanted B. knew C. realized D. considered38. A. OK B. good C. proper D. wrong39. A. talk about B. worry about C. get about D. run about40. A. Refuse B. Hand C. Accept D. Bring41. A. stop B. door C. downtown D. home42.

24、A. area B. church C. school D. office43. A. stepped up B. step in C. stepped off D. step on44. A. support B. comfort C. rest D. sleep45. A. introduced B. helped C. sold D. enjoyed46. A. words B. appearance C. pence D. actions47. A. aware B. careful C. tired D. afraid Section C (12marks)Directions: C

25、omplete the following passage by filling in each black with one word that best fits the context.American police have stepped up their search for Justin Foster, who went missing last Friday night. His mother became worried and told 48_ husband to call the police when Justin did not show 49_ for lunch

26、.That evening, Justin returned home after the game. Witnesses also said that they saw Justin walking 50_his home. Justins sister, Kelly heard him put 51_his favourite CD 52_ she also saw a large spaceship flying outside. She heard Justin shout.Mavis Wood said that she was once taken away by aliens s

27、o 53_ they could do research on her. The whole research was frightening just like 54_ terrible dream.Police found that Justin did in fact return home. But police have dismissed the idea that Justin was taken away by aliens. Detective Sam Peterson, 55_ took charge of the case said that they had been

28、looking into other possibilities and they would not give up until they found convincing evidence.Part Reading Comprehension (30marks)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,

29、 and D .Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage. AIntroductory Chemistry was taught at Duke University for many years by professor Bonk. One year, two guys took the class and did pretty well on all the quizzes and mid-terms. They each had a solid A. These two

30、friends were so confident in going into the final that the weekend before finals week, despite the Chemistry final being on Monday, they decided to go to the University of Virginia to party with some friends.They had a great time there. However, with their hangovers(宿醉) and tiredness, they overslept

31、 all day Sunday and didnt make it back to Duke until early Monday morning. Rather than taking the final then, they found professor Bonk after the final and explained to him how they missed the final. They told him they went up to the University of Virginia for the weekend and had planned to come bac

32、k in time to study, but they had a flat tire on the way back and didnt have a spare. So they were late getting back to campus.Bonk thought this over and agreed that they could take the final the following day. The two guys, happily and relieved, studied that night and went in the next day at the tim

33、e that Bonk had told them. He placed them in separate rooms and handed each of them a test booklet. He told them to begin.They looked at the first problem which was something simple about solution(溶解). It was worth 5 points. “Cool,” they thought, “this is going to be an easy final”. They then turned

34、 the page. They were unprepared, however, for what they saw on it. The question contained only two words: (95 points) Which tire?56. The two guys decided to go to the University of Virginia because . A. they were afraid of the final B. there was a party there C. the final would be held there D. they

35、 thought they can pass the final easily57. At last they took the final on .A. Sunday B. Monday C. Tuesday D. Saturday58. From the passage we know .A. the two guys came back to campus late on purposeB. Bonk wasnt strict with the two guysC. repairing the flat tire took the two guys a lot of timeD. Bon

36、k didnt believe the two guys explanation59. After the final, they .A. might apologize to Professor Bonk B. must have the same scoresC. wouldnt be confident in their Chemistry D. would feel happy and relieved60. From the passage we can get a lesson that .A. he who makes no mistakes makes nothing B. h

37、e is wise that is honestC. one never loses anything by politeness D. think twice before you do BRemembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.Recite and repeat in conversationWhen you hear a persons name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times witho

38、ut moving your lips .You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.Ask the other person to recite and repeatYou can let other people help you remember their names. After youve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly

39、for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort youre making to learn their names.Admit you dont knowAdmitting that you cant remember someones name can actually make people relaxed .Most of them will feel sympathy if you say, “Im working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my t

40、ongue. What is it again？”Use associationLink each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example ,you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng-tall，black hair”. To reinforce your association, write them on a small card as soon as possible.Limit the number of new names you

41、learn at one time.When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering everyone. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can com

42、e later.Go early Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. Thats fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others-an automatic review for you. 61. How will most people feel when you t

43、ry hard to remember their names?A. They will be moved B. They will be annoyed.C. They will be delighted D. They will be discouraged62. If you cant remember someones name, you may_A. tell them the truth B. tell them a white lieC. ask him for pity D. ask others to help you 63. The underlined word “rei

44、nforce” mostly means “_”. A. getB. strengthen C. collect D. simplify64. When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember_A. all their names B. a couple of names first C. just their last names D. as many names as possible65. What does the text mainly tell us?A. Tips on an important social sk

45、ill B. Importance of attending partiesC. How to make use of associations D. How to recite and repeat namesCMany people know the names Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. However, most people dont know the name of the man who invented the television, Philo Farnsworth.Philo Farnsworth was born in

46、 1906 and grew up on a potato farm. As a boy, he loved to learn about science, and he read a lot of science books. When he was only thirteen years old, he drew a picture of a machine that could send pictures as radio sends sounds. He got the idea from the way the potatoes were planted in the field.

47、The potatoes grew in long lines, side by side. This made a shape in Philos mind. This shape helped Philo think of a way to send the TV picture onto a piece of glass. But he was poor, so Philo could not try to make his idea into a machine at that time.Later, Philo worked at many different jobs. He wo

48、rked with trees. He worked on broken radios. He worked on trains. He also worked as a street cleaner. At last, two rich men heard about his idea for television, and they gave him the money to make it. On September 7th, 1927, they watched Philo test the machine he built. When Philo turned on the mach

49、ine, a small line could be seen on the glass. Philo said, “There you have it, electric television.”Later, a big company, RCA, said they had made the first television. Philo had to spend a lot of money on lawyers to fight them. Finally, he won. Then, World War Two started in 1939. During the war, Phi

50、lo spent a lot of money helping the US army instead of building up his television company. After the war, other bigger, richer companies started making televisions. In the end, Philo had to sell his company.66. Why does the author mention Bell and Edison at the beginning of the text? A. To remember

51、both of them. B. To prove their wisdom. C. To introduce the topic of the text. D. To explain their relationships.67. According to the text, how old was Philo when he finished his invention of TV? A. 27 years old. B. 21 years old. C. 33 years old D. 39 years old68. Philo Farnsworth got the idea for T

52、V from _. A. the radio B. science books C. potato fields D. a machine69. The underlined part “building up” in the last paragraph probably means “_”. A. starting B. selling C. putting up D. making bigger70. Which is the correct order of the following events? a. Two rich men gave Philo money to do exp

53、eriments. b. Philo sold his own company. c. Philo beat RCA in law. d. Philo fixed broken radios. e. Philo showed his invention to others. A. d, a, e, c, b B. e, d, c, b, a C. d, c, e, b, a D. a, c, b, d, ePart Writing （45 marks）Section A（10 mark）Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the nu

54、mbered blanks by using the information from the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.All over the world men and women and boys and girls enjoy sports. Sports help people to live happily. They help to keep people healthy and feeling good. When they are playing games, people move a l

55、ot. This is good for their health. Having fun with their friends makes them happy.Many people enjoy sports by watching others play. In small towns , crowds meet to watch the bicycle races or the soccer game. In the big cities, thousands buy tickets to see an ice-skating show or a baseball game. What games have you played? What are your favorite sports now? You probably play the games that people in your town or city play. Is the climate hot where you live? Then swimming is probably one of your sports. Boys and girls in Austr