1、- 1 -重庆市綦江中学 2018-2019 学年高一英语上学期半期考试试题注意事项： 1 本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。2 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。第 I 卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一部分：听力理解（共两节，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 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.What do
2、es the man want to do?A. Eat dinner. B. Get some ice cream C. Watch a movie.2. What does the man suggest they do together?A. Raise a pet. B. Learn to draw animals. C. Go to the zoo.3. What does the woman watch at night sometimes?A. The music programs. B. The news. C. The films. 4. What does the man
3、think of math?A. Its confusing. B. Its interesting. C. It makes him smarter.5. When is Peters birthday?A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday- 2 -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，回答第 6、7 题。6. Whats wron
4、g with the man?A. He hit the ball too hard. B. He didnt sleep well. C. His team didnt win.7. How many games did the man play?A. Two. B. One. C. Three.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题8. What did the woman see on the first day?A. The British Museum. B. Hyde Park. C. London Zoo.9. Why does the woman probably think E
5、nglish people like tea?A. They sell it in the street. B. It rains so much there. C. Its better for their health.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What was Andrew like at the concert?A. Nervous. B. Excited C. Calm.11. How did Andrew perform?A. He didnt make any mistakes. B. He made some little mistakes. C.
6、He made a lot of mistakes. 12. How does the woman feel now?A. Quite glad. B. Pretty sad. C. A little worried.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What are the speakers discussing?- 3 -A. High school life. B. The education in America. C. The choices of clubs. 14. What team was the woman on in high school?A. Te
7、nnis. B. Swimming. C. Basketball. 15. Where was the woman the last year?A. In Japan. B. In Canada. C. In America.16. What would the woman like to do in the future?A. Go running around a lake. B. Go swimming in a river. C. Start rowing again.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Where will the students go?A. A
8、 theater. B. A zoo. C. A big park.18. Which of the following has displays from different countries?A. The De Young Museum. B. The Japanese Tea Garden. C. The House of Flowers. 19. What is in the Japanese Tea Garden?A. A concert hall. B. An art gallery. C. A small lake.20. Where is Golden Gate Park?A
9、. In the countryside. B. Close to the city. C. In the middle of the city.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 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。- 4 -AThere are a lot of great national parks in the US. If you love visiting national parks, here are some for you.Zion National ParkLocati
10、on: UtahAs one of Utahs 5 national parks, Zion National Park is surely the most amazing. The summer is packed with people and very hot, so it may be best to visit it during the spring or fall for the best conditions.Acadia National ParkLocation: MaineHere in Maine, where America starts its day, youl
11、l catch the sunrise before the rest of the country. And it is especially amazing at Acadia National Park. Here youll be able to explore (探索) wonderful mountains and lakes.Shenandoah National ParkLocation: VirginiaEscape the busy city life and have some exciting experiences right at Shenandoah Nation
12、al Park. After a quick drive from Washington D.C., youll find some of the most well-known scenery(景色) in the country.Grand Teton National ParkLocation: WyomingJust a stones throw away from Jackson, WY, lies Grand Teton National Park. Jackson, WY, is one of Americas best towns for outdoor sport. Name
13、d for the Grand Teton, the park is full of surprises.21. If you want to enjoy the beautiful sunrise, youd go toA. Zion National ParkB. Acadia National ParkC. Shenandoah National ParkD. Grand Teton National Park22. What can we learn about Shenandoah National Park?A. Its famous for its scenery.- 5 -B.
14、 It has many mountains and lakes.C. Its the best place for outdoor sport.D. Its Americas most beautiful national park.23. The passage is meant toA. compare some national parks in the USB. tell about some activities at national parksC. introduce some great American national parksD. explain why Americ
15、an national parks are amazingBToms teacher Dwyer liked helping others and he had done that for many years. Tom wanted to follow his example, but he found it was too tiring. One day, Tom went to see Dwyer. They sat quietly in Dwyers old house, cutting wood with their knives in front of the fireplace.
16、 Tom finally spoke up.“I dont know how you do it,” he said.“Do what?” asked Dwyer.“I dont know how you stay motivated (积极的) to help people after so many years. I feel like giving up and Ive hardly started.”Dwyer smiled and replied, “Can you blow out that candle for me?”Tom did as he was asked.“Now c
17、an you blow out this fire?” Dwyer asked.“Dont be silly,” Tom replied. “Of course I cant.”Dwyer put down his knife and his piece of wood and looked in the eye of Tom. He said, “When your motivation is as small as the candles flame (火焰), its easy to be extinguished, but when it is a fire you see befor
18、e you, nothing can blow it out.”After hearing that, Tom decided to try harder.My challenge (挑战) to you is to find a big reason for doing what you want to do. Then you wont give up when you meet with difficulties and when you feel - 6 -tired. If you dont have a big reason to press on, its easy for yo
19、u to give up.So let me ask you, is your motivation like a candle or a fire? And what are you going to do to keep it from dying down?24. When Tom tried to help others, heA. felt greatly motivated.B. found it hard to keep onC. found he was very happyD. wanted to visit his teacher25. Why did Dwyer ask
20、Tom to blow out the fire?A. He didnt need the fire.B. He had little wood in the house.C. He wanted to play a trick on him.D. He wanted to teach him a lesson.26. The underlined word “extinguished” means A. come out B. taken up C. put out D. given up27. By writing the passage, the author wants to enco
21、urage us to _.A. help othersB. learn from othersC. face difficulties bravelyD. stay strongly motivatedCRiding on the road? Time to review all that you learned in elementary school especially if youll be riding in traffic:Always ride on the right side of the street in the same direction as the traffi
22、c. Never ride against traffic. Try to use bike lanes (车道) whenever you can.Always stop and check for traffic in both directions when leaving your - 7 -driveway. Some people in cars just dont see cyclists.Watch traffic closely for turning cars or cars pulling out of driveways.Dont ride too closely to
23、 parked cars doors can open suddenly!Stop at all stop signs and stop at red lights just as cars do. Take special care at crossroads. Its a good idea to walk your bike across busy crossroads using the crosswalk.Dont wear headphones while biking you need to hear whats going on around you.Never change
24、directions or change lanes without first looking behind you and using the correct hand signals. That way everyone knows where youre going. You can use your left arm for all hand signals. To show youre making a left turn, hold your arm straight out to the left. To show a right turn, bend your elbow(肘
25、部), holding your arm up in an “L” shape. And before you stop, bend your elbow, pointing your arm downward (朝下) in an upside down “L” shape. Of course, you can also hold your right arm straight out to the right to show you are going to turn right.Biking is a fun way to get exercise and a great way to
26、 get around, but bike injuries (受伤) are common. So follow these tips to really enjoy your ride.28. While riding in the street, we shouldnt rideA. in heavy trafficB. before parked carsC. behind turning cars at crossroadsD. in the opposite direction of the traffic29. Listening to music while ridingA.
27、may put us in dangerB. is harmful to our hearingC. may stop us changing lanesD. is a good way to help us relax30. Which two pictures might show the same direction?- 8 -A. a, b B. a, c C. b, d D. c, d31. Whats the best title of this passage?A. Riding safelyB. Riding in trafficC. Correct hand signalsD
28、. A great way to get aroundDThere is a World Championship which is held each year for children who play golf. Do you know about it? You may not. Sky Sudberry knows about it because she has participated (参加) in it several times along with thousands of other kids from around the world. Sky is a 5th gr
29、ader at The Woodlands Preparatory School near Houston, Texas. She is also one of the best golfers for her age in the world.Her greatness comes from a few places. First, she really loves golf. She loves the sport. She also works very hard and practices every day in order to do well in the sport. As a
30、 great golf player, Gary Player said, “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” Sky is a great example of this.Most inspiring (激励人的) to us is not just her hard work or skill, but her positive attitude. Gary Player also said, “We create success or failure on the golf course (高尔夫球场) by our thoughts.
31、” The same is true for life. For a young person, Sky really seems to have a great attitude on the golf course, whether she is winning or losing. And even more importantly her attitude off the golf course, in everyday life, seems to be just as positive.Sky, along with several other very inspiring you
32、ng people, can be seen in a movie, The Short Game. It tells the story of 8 children who tried to win the World Championship. Although the movie is about golf, there are plenty of great - 9 -life lessons for kids to learn. We highly suggest that you watch it.32. Why does Sky Sudberry know the World C
33、hampionship?A. It is held in Houston.B. It is held each year for children.C. She was taught about it at school.D. She has taken part in it a few times.33. Gary Players words in Paragraph 2 show the importance ofA. good luckB. love for golfC. hard workD. a good example34. We can learn from Paragraph
34、3 thatA. Sky plays golf better than Gary PlayerB. Gary Player doesnt care about failureC. Sky has a great attitude toward her lifeD. Gary Player asks Sky to stay positive in life35. What does the author want to do in the last paragraph?A. Encourage us to watch a movie.B. Tell about some great life l
35、essons.C. Tell about eight great young children.D. Encourage us to win the World Championship.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。How to learn English wellAll English learners want to improve their English, but as you know, it can be difficult! 36 The four main areas
36、for you are: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Here are some ways to help you learn well.Speaking- 10 -Speak as much as possible! This is the best way to learn English. 37 The fastest way to learn English is to surround yourself with English speakers. Also, get into the habit of thinking in
37、 English. Dont translate from your own language into English it will slow you down. And its fun to sing in English, so learn some English songs and sing your heart out!ListeningLike speaking, its better for you to be in a totally English-speaking environment. Its also good to watch TV shows, or movi
38、es in English. 38 But the more you listen the more youll get. Its good to listen to something over and over again. First, try to get the general meaning, and then, listen a second time for more in-depth information.ReadingReading English is something you can do to help you learn on your own, outside
39、 of the classroom. Newspapers are good for higher-level students. So for lower levels, try reading childrens stories or books which have been especially written for English learners. 39 You should find something that you can learn well from.WritingTry keeping a diary; write something in English in i
40、t every day, even if its very simple. 40 And the Internet is a great way to help you learn English. Try to make friends online, visit chat rooms, or post comments on blogs. These are all useful tools for you.A. Make a plan for yourself.B. For you, you need to work on all areas.C. Choose easy stories
41、 and you can learn more.D. The English news can be difficult for you at first.E. Start with small sentences and make them longer.F. There is nothing better than conversations to help you improve.G. You wont learn much if you choose a book that is too difficult or too easy.- 11 -第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45
42、 分）第一节：完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。In the city I live in, we have a national park full of trees. I have a walk in it every morning and Im 41 for that place, although I do wish it was bigger. One morning when I was 42 around, I saw a beautiful tarant
43、ula (狼蛛) crossing a path. I just stopped and 43 to watch its walking nature.Behind me there was a family. And they also 44 the tarantula. Without doubting it, a kid shouted, “ 45 , Dad, kill it.”His brother also said that, 46 their dad to kill the tarantula. Then I 47 their dad, saying, “Wait. This
44、is the 48 place that the tarantula has to live in. It is small and doesnt seem 49 . Do you really want to kill it?”“Well, its 50 and we all have kids here.”“Why not stand still and let it 51 safely? Then you can go up and 52 the rest of the forest.”After some 53 , I persuaded them to stand still and
45、 watch. Soon, the tarantula crossed and hid into the rocks. I shared that sometimes 54 gets into us but we need to keep calm and 55 our view. If we are kind to a small animal, then we can 56 to be kind to bigger ones.Their dad thanked me all the same 57 he never thought about that. He also shared hi
46、s opinions about this 58 , “Youre right. I was about to make a 59 .” The children even said good-bye to the tarantula and they 60 something, too. I remained there, watching the family pass with a new view of life.41. A. sorry B. concerned C. thankful D. ready42. A. walking B. driving C. looking D. t
47、urning43. A. forgot B. appeared C. asked D. decided44. A. picked B. fed C. noticed D. hated45. A. Usually B. Quickly C. Actually D. Finally- 12 -46. A. encouraging B. settling C. teaching D. warning47. A. ignored B. called C. recognized D. stopped48. A. terrible B. last C. wrong D. strange49. A. dif
48、ferent B. kind C. harmful D. common50. A. dangerous B. uncomfortable C. ugly D. weak51. A. stay B. play C. rest D. cross52. A. search B. enjoy C. protect D. save53. A. decisions B. preparations C. discussions D. fights54. A. pleasure B. power C. kindness D. fear55. A. change B. improve C. support D.
49、 express56. A. plan B. start C. choose D. agree57. A. and B. if C. or D. although58. A. experience B. story C. sceneD. animal59. A. joke B. difference C. mistake D. guess60. A. lost B. learned C. covered D. won第二节 语篇填空 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)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。Living in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Anne 61 (suffer) from World War II. 62 (she) family was Jewish so they had to hide or they
