1、- 1 -南郑中学 18-19 学年第一学期高一期中考试英语试题（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，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. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In a shop. B. At the street. C. At a Lost and Found o
2、ffice.2. How much did the man pay for the shirt?A. $ 20 B. $ 18 C. $ 103. What does the man mean?A. There is no need to feed the dog today.B. Bill should feed the dog today.C. Bill forgot to feed the dog yesterday.4. What does the man suggest the woman buy for Bob?A. Some books. B. A basketball. C.
3、A pet.5. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.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。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. Wher
4、e is the man probably?A. At home. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.7. What is wrong with the man?A. He has a running nose. B. He has a fever. C. He has a headache.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。- 2 -8. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Relatives.9. What is t
5、he mans suggestion?A. Hold a class meeting.B. Talk with the president.C. Set another rule. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where will the party be given?A. At the mans home. B. At the womans home. C. In a hotel.11. What are the speakers probably?A. Students. B. Workers. C. Doctors.12. When will the party come
6、to an end?A. At about 7:30 p.m. B. At about 9:30 p.m. C. At about 10:00 p.m.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Which train will the man take?A. D301. B. D305. C. D313.14. Why does the man choose the evening train？A. It is cheap. B. It saves time. C. It is fast.15. How much does the man pay in all?A. 930 yuan . B
7、. 990 yuan. C. 1,000 yuan.16. What will the man do next?A. Buy a phone. B. Go to the phone booth. C. Go to the toilet.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why were most of the astronauts unwilling to go on the trip?A. There was a small chance of being selected.B. They werent experienced enough.C. They thought they
8、 might get killed.18. What did Sam and Joe think of the trip?A. Safe. B. Exciting. C. Tiring.19. Why did Joe go outside when they were in space?- 3 -A. To make some repairs. B. To collect some stones. C. To take some pictures.20. Why didnt Joe want to work with Sam again?A. Sam didnt keep his word B
9、. Sam didnt have any skill.C. Sam was very slow and possibly stupid.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。AShanghai has a lot to offer when it comes to tourist entertainment, and it might take several years to see it all. However, the following are the
10、 most impressive sights.The Oriental Pearl TowerThe Oriental Pearl Tower can be found on every Shanghai postcard. Reaching at 468m, its the third highest TV tower in the world. Its interesting design makes it a famous landmark in Shanghai, and a trip to the top affords wonderful views. Make sure the
11、 visibility (能见度) is good; otherwise, it might not be worth going to the top. The tower opens at 8 am. Try to arrive early to avoid crowds.Nanjing RoadNanjing Road is a famous shopping area in Shanghai, offering all kinds of shops and restaurants. In this area, you will find people from all walks of
12、 life. Nanjing Road offers a variety of affordable shopping opportunities. Many of the shops there are the same ones youll find in Europe and the Americas - however, they are often cheaper in China.People s SquareLocated to the south of Nanjing Road West, the Peoples Square is a large public square
13、and the site of Shanghais government building. Its a great mix between beautiful park and architectural（建筑的） showcase. On weekend, this place turns into some kind of coupling market place, where Chinese parents try to find girl friends or boy friends for their unmarried children.Shanghai MuseumThe S
14、hanghai Museum offers a large collection of ancient Chinese art. It has been near the Peoples Square since 1996, and is considered Chinas first world-class modern museum. Visitors get the chance to dive into thousands of years of rich and colorful Chinese history and more than 120,000 art pieces.The
15、 museum is free of charge and all pieces on display have descriptions in English. The earlier you come, the quieter it will be.21. Which of the following is true about the Oriental Pearl Tower?A. It is the only famous landmark in Shanghai.B. It is 468 meters tall and the tallest building in China.C.
16、 Anytime you reach the top, youll have good view of Shanghai.D. It is the third tallest TV tower in the world and many people visit it - 4 -daily.22. From the passage, we can knowA. Shanghai Museum was opened in 1996 and is the first modern museumB. people can buy world famous goods from Nanjing Roa
17、d at a very low priceC. if you are single, you can go to Peoples Square at weekdays to try your luckD. you can learn a lot about Chinese history and art for free in Shanghai Museum23. Whats the writers purpose of writing this passage?A. To advise people to see the Oriental Pearl Tower.B. To tell peo
18、ple that shopping in Shanghai is cheaper.C. To introduce the most impressive sights in Shanghai.D. To tell people there are many beautiful sights in Shanghai.BOne morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful
19、came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide ran
20、ge of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,“My I get you something?“A coffee would be nice. “Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We
21、talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”I could hardly
22、believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world s richest and most powerful men!My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kindness and
23、sincerity.24. What does the underlined word “disheveled“ mean?A. Unfriendly B. Untidy C. Gentle D. Kind25. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?A. Proud B. Pitiful C. Surprised D. Regretful26. Which of the following statements is right?A. Mr. Galbreath was eating his brea
24、kfast when the writer came inthe restaurant.B. Though he was rich, Mr. Galbreath had no money to buy himself a- 5 -breakfast that day.C. Though they talked a lot with each other, Mr. Galbreath and thewriter didn t know each other very well.D. From that day, Mr. Galbreath and the writer have become v
25、ery goodfriends and Mr. Galbreath has helped the writer a lot.27. What is the message mainly expressed in the story?A. We should learn to be generous.B. It is honorable to help those in need.C. People in high positions are not like what we expect.D. We should avoid judging people by their appearance
26、s.CThis was a very busy week. This Friday was Mothers Day, and there were lots of activities at school this week.5/7 Tues.Johnson, our new music teacher, taught us “Mother”, a beautiful song about our love for mothers. And Miss Alice told us the story of Mothers Day. The idea of a day for mothers wa
27、s first given by Miss Anna of Philadelphia（费城）. As a result of her hard work, the celebration of the first American Mothers Day was held in Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. Soon the holiday became popular all over the country and around the world.5/8 Wed.We practiced “Mother” today. We prepared some so
28、ngs and games to show our love to our mothers. This was going to be a special present for our parents on Friday.5/9 Thurs.It took us two hours to decorate（装饰）our classroom for PAT DAY. I was tired. Mom was also nervous. It would be the first time for her to meet our teachers. She had always been ner
29、vous about talking to teachers since she was a child. Thats funny!5/10 Fri.There were many activities at school. One of them was PAT DAY. Mom and Dad both came to the school. What had our teachers told them?Allen28. What did the class do on Wednesday?A. Decorated the classroom B. Visited their paren
30、ts.C. played with their parents. D. Practiced activities for Mothers Day.29. Why did Allens mother feel nervous?A. Allen did not do well at school. B. She was afraid of talking to teachers.C. Allens father was going to the school, too. D. She had to sing a song in front of the class. 30. The above p
31、assage is taken from a _.A. newspaper B. diary C. test paper D. notebook31. What does “PAT DAY” mean?- 6 -A. The day for students to make tests. B. The day for teachers to practice teachingC. The day for parents to meet teachers at school D. The day for students to sing songs.DDid you have a very st
32、rict teacher at school? I did. I will never forget Mr. Strict. If you didnt get your geography right, you would wish to run to the end of the earth to be far away from him. That tall man with a very loud voice knew how to frighten you and put the fear of God into you. Nobody dared to be late for his
33、 class. No one dared to chat in his class no matter how boring the subject was. And not even the naughtiest pupil would dream of cheating in his tests.I thought about my old teacher when I read about a new government program in England to train former soldiers with no degrees to become a teacher. Th
34、ey can act either as secondary school subject teachers or as primary teachers. From next January those selected for the program will earn a salary and train on-the-job four days a week and one day at university. In two years they will be considered newly qualified teachers.Education Minister David L
35、aws said: “We know that our highly-skilled soldiers can inspire young people.“ He believes that values in the army such as leadership, discipline（纪律）, energy and teamwork would benefit children.But not everybody is happy with the government plans. Brian Lightman, from an organization called the Asso
36、ciation of School and College Leaders, thinks the training offered to the former soldiers who want to be teachers is not enough. Christine Blower, of the National Union of Teachers, believes that teachers needto understand how children develop. According to her, teachers need a high level of educati
37、on themselves and thorough teacher training before they can educate the young. Im not sure how much Mr. Strict knew about child development. What I know is how happy he was when we did well. I will never forget the broad smile on his face when I got a very high mark. My teacher was a soldier, but to
38、 me his smile was a medal for bravery in our war against ignorance(无知)!32. Which of the following is true according to the first paragraph?A. Students would still fall asleep in the class of “Mr. Strict“.B. Only the naughty students would talk with each other in the class of “Mr. Strict“.C. “Mr. Str
39、ict“ often played tricks on his students in a very loud voice.D. If Mr. Stricts class was boring, his students would still listen to him carefully.33. What does the new government program in England want to do?A. To train more excellent soldiers.B. To change former soldiers into teachers.C. To train
40、 teachers to teach betterD. To increase the employment rate- 7 -34. Who supports the new government program in England?A. Mr. Strict B. David LawsC. The author himself D. Brian Lightman35. According to Christine Blower,_.A. the English government should stop the program.B. teachers should often rece
41、ive regular trainingC. teachers should know about child developmentD. only those who receive high education can be teachers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。Reading books can be a great way to pick up new vocabulary, see grammar in action and develop your understand
42、ing of a language. 36 For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple. Avoid the classics , for now they often use very old English words and can involve complex（复杂的）themes. Childrens books are a great place to start. 37 Dr. Seuss writes his books in rhyme（押韵）and they are a
43、ll very funny. Starting with something like this means you are more likely to finish the book and want to read more.38 The book isnt too long and if youve seen the film it may be easier to follow. If you like reading about historical events, Anne Holms I am David is a good read.If youre not quite re
44、ady to read a full book, why not try Roald Dahls Revolting Rhymes? 39 Or, try a very short book like one from Roger Hargeavess Mr.Men and Little Miss series. Although they are intended for young children, they are a good way to pick up some more basic vocabulary.My final piece of advice would be to
45、read something that interests you. Look at the short summary of the book on the back cover and see if it looks like something that you would enjoy. 40 This way, youre more likely to enjoy reading, rather than see it as a headache.A. Dr Seusss books are guaranteed to make you laugh.B. The key to succ
46、ess is choosing the right book for you.C. Reading can bring you a lot of fun as well as knowledge.D. For more advanced learners, you could try the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.E. Think about the type that own language and find one of that type in English.F. How much you can understand a book depends on
47、your vocabulary.G. This book contains lots of short stories, based on fairy tales, all written in rhyme.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，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）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。Learning to AcceptI learned how to accept life as it is from my father. _41_， he did not -
48、 8 -teach me acceptance when he was strong and healthy, but when he was _42_ and ill.My father was _43_ a strong man who loved being active, but a terrible illness _44_ all that away. Now he can no longer walk, and he must sit quietly in a chair all day. Even talking is _45_. One night, I went to vi
49、sit him with my sisters. We started _46_ about life, and I told them about one of my _47_. I said that we must very often give up things _48_we grow our youth, our beauty, our friends but it always _49_ that after we give up something, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father_50_up. He said, “But, Peter, I g
