广西贵港桂平市浔州高级中学2016-2017高一下学期英语期中测试卷（无答案）.doc

1、高一下学期英语期中测试卷第一部分 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） 听对话，选择正确答案。1. What time is it now?A. 8:00 B. 8:15 C. 8:302. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A hiking plan B. Their friend, Mary C. The weather3. What will the woman do this evening ?A. Stay at home with her mum B. Go to a concert with

2、 her mumC. Go to the cinema with her mum4. Where are the two speakers?A. In a restaurant B. On a farm C. In the office5. What is the man going to do?A. Do his homework B. Catch a train home C. Go to the park第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第 6段材料，回答第6至7题6. Where is the woman going? A. To a supermarket B.

3、 To a hotel C. To the post office7. How will the woman get there? A She will walk there B. She will go there by bus C. She will go there by taxi听第 7段材料，回答第8至9题8. Who does the woman buy the goods for? A. Only for her friend B. Only for herself C. For herself and her friend9. How much does the woman p

4、ay for what she buys?A. $179 B. $358 C. $350听第 8段材料，回答第10至12题10. What did the man do last night? A. He waited for the woman B. He waited to listen to the concert C. He waited to get tickets for the concert11. What does the woman think of the rock concert? A. Its noisy and boring B. It has good singi

5、ng C. Its hard to understand12. What will they do after the conversation? A. Go to the concert B. Have dinner C. Go to an opera听第 9段材料，回答第13至16题13. Why is the woman calling? A. To apply for a job B. To apply for a course C. To go to another school14. What problem is involved in attending the class?

6、A. Its too advanced B. Its only for medical students C. Too many students take it15.What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Get Professor Chambers approval B. Chang her major to MathsC. Take other courses16. When will the woman come to Professor Wangs office? A. Next Tuesday B. Next Wednesday C. N

7、ext Sunday听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题17. How often does the class meet? A. Twice a week B, Twice a month C, Once a week18. What time does the class meet? A. From 3:05 pm to 4:15 pm B. From 3:15pm to 4:50 pm C. From 3:50 pm to 4:50 pm19. Where will the students have classes a month later? A. In the office on

8、the third floor B. Right in this room C. In Room 30120. How many aspects will determine the students final grade? A. Two B. Three C. Four第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AThanksgiving Day is special holiday in the United States and Canada. Families and friends gather to eat and giv

9、e thanks for their blessing.Thanksgiving Day is really a harvest festival. This is why it is celebrated in late fall, after the crops are in. But one of the first thanksgivings in America had nothing to do with a good harvest. On December 4, 1619, the Pilgrims from England landed near what is now Ch

10、arles City, Virginia. They knelt down and thanked God for their safe journey across the Atlantic.The first New England Thanksgiving did celebrate a rich harvest. The Pilgrims landed at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620. They had a difficult time and the first winter was cruel. Many of the

11、 Pilgrims died. But the next year, they had a good harvest. So Governor Bradford declared a three-day feast（盛宴）. The Pilgrims invited Indian friends to join them for their special feast. Everyone brought food.In time, other colonies（殖民地）began to celebrate a day of thanksgiving. But it took years bef

12、ore there was a national Thanksgiving Day. During the Civil War, Sarah Josepha Hale persuaded Abraham Lincoln to do something about it. He proclaimed（宣布）the last Thursday of November 1863 as a day of thanksgiving. Today, Americans celebrate this happy harvest festival on the fourth Thursday in Novem

13、ber. Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving Day in much the same way as their American neighbours. But the Canadian thanks-giving Day falls on the second Monday in October.21. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated . A. in spring B. summer C. in autumn D. in winter22. The first to celebrate thanksgiving were . A.

14、 some people from England B. the American Indians C. Sarah Josepha Hale D. Governor Bradford23. We can infer from the passage that New England must be . A. in the U. S. A. B. in Great Britain C. in Canada D. on some island off the Atlantic24. The passage mainly tells us . A. how Thanksgiving Day is

15、celebrated in the U. S. A. B. how Thanksgiving Day came into being and the different ways it is celebrated C. that Thanksgiving Day is in fact a harvest holiday D. how the way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day changed with the time and placesBCustoms are social habits. They have been handed down through

16、 generations (代) among groups, social classes, etc. Customs can be described as ways of doing things. They are particularly (特别) strong in social practices on the occasions (场合) of births, marriages and deaths.In China, these days, some people in cities are learning from Western customs. For example

17、, some brides dress in the long white dress that is usual bridal wear in many Western countries.Every people (民族) has special customs for New Year. The Han people have many interesting Spring Festival customs. And now, quite a number of people living in the cities have followed the Western customs o

18、f sending New Year greeting cards for January 1st.One interesting custom in China is that mothers wrap (包) up their babies tightly (紧紧的).This is not the custom in Western countries, where babies are usually dressed in loose garments.25. It is true that customs . A. have been formed during a short ti

19、me B. have been formed little by little C. have been quickly formed and changed D. have never been changed26. In this passage, the word “garment” is . A. a kind of food B. a bed C. a sort of clothes D. a room27. How do the Chinese young people learn from Western countries at their marriages? A. The

20、brides（新娘）have on the white clothes. B. Men wear the white coats. C. Their parents all have attended their marriages. D. Their marriages are only held in the mens homes.28. From this passage we know . A. the people all over China spend New Year in the same way B. people in the villages and cities se

21、nd New Year greeting cards to each other C. each people has his special custom for New Year D. most of Chinese people take Spring Festival seriouslyC A beggar followed a lady and asked her for some money. She refused, so he turned away sadly and said he must do what he had made up his mind to do. At

22、 this word, the lady was greatly frightened for she was afraid for his life. So she called him back and gave him a dollar. The beggar took the money, put it into his pocket, and thanked her a great deal. “You have saved me from a terrible fate,” he said. The lady asked him what he meant. The beggar

23、replied, “Madame, I have been begging all day, but only you have taken pity on me. Without this dollar you gave to me, I should have had to go to work now. 29. Before meeting the lady, the beggar _.A. had already received some dollars already B. had been thinking of taking his own life C. had receiv

24、ed no money for that day D. had acted as if he was looking for a job 30. If the woman had understood the beggars words correctly, she would probably _.A. have given him one more dollar B. have persuaded him to give up begging C. have gone away without giving him any money D. have offered him some wo

25、rk 31. In the story, “a horrible fate” means _A. to beg B. to go to work C. to die D. to live a hard life 32. The best headline(标题) for the story is _. A. How to Beg B. Money before Everything C. Anything except Work D. Work for Money DChinas second manned space flight will be done by two astronauts

26、 over five days in 2019. “Shenzhou-VI will be sent into space sometime in 2019,” said Zuo Saichun, a spokesperson of the China Aerospace Science and Technology (CAST). “The spacecraft（宇宙飞船）will make new breakthroughs in Chinas manned space technology.”Unlike Shenzhou-V, a little more than a year ago

27、 (in October, 2019), the next flight will see two astronauts fly in space for five days. Their capsule (太空舱) is designed to be capable of orbiting for a whole week, the spokesperson said. “For the first time, astronauts will enter and live in the orbital module（舱） of the spacecraft to do scientific

28、experiments,” said a statement from CAST. CAST did not say what those experiments will be.In Shenzhou-VI, scientists have changed the spacecrafts configuration (构形) to reduce its weight, and tried to improve the performance of on-board equipment. They have also worked to make sure of the energy supp

29、ly of the spacecraft and further improve its safety. So far, scientists have worked out ways to solve problems on environmental control and life support. Shenzhou-VI will be sent into orbit(轨道) atop a Long March(长征) 2F rocket. 33. Which of the following about Shenzhou-VI is NOT true?A. It will be se

30、nt into space in 2019. B. It is capable of orbiting for two weeks.C. It will be sent into orbit atop a Long March 2F rocket.D. It will be sent into space with two astronauts. 34. What does the underlined word “breakthroughs”(in para.1) mean? A. 突破 B. 爆发 C. 想法 D. 手段35. According to the passage, the f

31、ollowing problems should be solved before Shenzhou-VI is sent into space EXCEPT _. A. environmental control B. energy supply C. life support D. lunar soil collecting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.Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a

32、better student in several ways ._36_. Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textboo

33、k or doing research for a report. _37._ .Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. _38 _.The following methods may work best for you. Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show

34、 main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. _39_ Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.

35、_40_A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide wh

36、at is important enough to include in your notes.G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.三、完形填空 阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳答案。When I was a boy, every holiday that I had seemed wonderful. My 36 took me by train or by car

37、 to a hotel by the 37 . All day, I seem to remember, I 38 on the sands with strange 39 children. We made houses and gardens, and 40 the tide destroy them. When the tide went out, we 41 over the rocks and looked down at the fish in the rock-pools.In those days the 42 seemed to shine always brightly 4

38、3 the water was always warm. Sometimes we left beach and walked in the country, 44 ruined houses and dark woods and climbing trees. There were 45 in ones pockets or good places where one could 46 ice creams. Each day seemed a lifetime.Although I am now thirty-five years old, my idea of a good 47 is

39、much the same as it was. I 48 like the sun and warm sand and the sound of 49 beating the rocks. I no longer wish to 50 any sand house or sand garden, and I dislike sweets. 51 , I love the sea and often feel sand running through my fingers.Sometimes I 52 what my ideal (理想的) holiday will be like when

40、I am 53 . All I want to do then, perhaps, will be to lie in bed, reading books about 54 who make houses and gardens with sands, who watch the incoming tide, who make themselves 55 on too many ices36. A. teacher B. parents C. nurse D. younger sister37. A. sea B. lake C. mountain D. river38. A. played

41、 B. slept C. sat D. stood39. A. moving B. exciting C. anxious D. nervous40. A. made B. brought C. watched D. heard41. A. rolled B. jumped C. turned D. climbed42. A. light B. sun C. moon D. lamp43. A. and B. yet C. but D. or44. A. exploring B. examining C. repairing D. measuring45. A. sweets B. sand

42、C. ice-creams D. money46. A. make B. sell C. buy D. offer47. A. house B. holiday C. garden D. tide48. A. hardly B. almost C. still D. perhaps49. A. waves B. tides C. hands D. feet50. A. destroy B. fix C. use D. build51. A. But B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides52. A. wonder B. feel C. understand D.

43、believe53. A. strong B. weak C. young D. old54. A. children B. boys C. girls D. grown-ups55. A. happy B. tired C. sad D. sick四、语法填空 Last month I made a trip into space with my friend Li Yanping. We visited the moon in our spaceship. Before we left, Li Yanping explained _ me that the force of gravity

44、 would change three times on our journey and _ the first change would be the most_( power). Then we were off. As the rocket rose slowly into the air we began to feel _ pull of the earth, which is _ we called gravity. At first it pushed us _ hard back into our seats that we could not say anything to

45、each other._(gradual) the weight lessened and I was able to talk to him. _ we got closer to the moon, we felt its gravity pulling us but it was not as strong a pull as the earths. I cheered up immediately and floated_(weightless) around in our spaceship cabin_(watch) the earth become smaller and the

46、 moon larger. 五、短文改错One day I told Mr Wang our math teacher was ill.I was worried about him and went to see him after the school.When I enter his room, he struggled up to welcomeme. I let him lay down again. Mr Wang looked pale.I asked about his trouble. He said he was havingthe bad cold. Then he ha

47、d a bad cough. After take somemedicine he was getting better. He asked me that weliked the teacher who took place. When he heardeverything was all right I could see he was pleasing. Finally I asked him dont to worry about the workand have a good rest.五、书面表达 请写一篇短文，阐述水在人们生活及工业中的重要性。 1、没有水，人与动物怎么办？ 2、缺水问题越来越严重。原因是人口增长；工、农业发展；污染。 3、应采取措施，解决缺水问题；充分利用；避免污染；净化雨水或海水。词数：100左右生词：净化purify；缺水water shortage；污染pollute；采取措施take measures