1、12017学年高一第一学期英语期中考试试卷（考试时间：90 分钟 满分：100 分 ）I. Listening Comprehension 16%Section A Short conversations （10%）Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the q
2、uestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. The swimmers mother. B. A news reporter. C. A witness of the swimming. D. The swimmer
3、s teacher.2. A. Cook. B. Waitress. C. Saleswoman. D. Secretary.3. A. She is too busy in the summer. B. She has to work overtime all year long.C. She dislikes her boss. D. The salary is not satisfactory.4. A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student.C. Colleagues. D. Friends.5. A. A bank manager. B. Her su
4、perior.C. Her classmate. D. Her husband.6. A. Sunny. B. Cloudy.C. Stormy. D. Rainy.7. A. More students cycle than take the bus. B. Students have to pay to use the bike sheds. C. Bicycles are often stolen from the bike sheds. D. There is inadequate shelter for bikes at the university .8. A. Go to a m
5、ovie. B.Go back home.C. Pick up her child. D.Wait for her husband.9. A. An art museum. B. A beautiful park .C. A college campus. D. An architectural exhibition.10. A. Her teeth hurt. B. She has a sleep problem.C. Her head hurts. D. She has pulled out the bad teeth.Section B Passages （6%）Directions:
6、In section B you will hear two short passages. And you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best ans
7、wer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. In Quebec. B. In Beijing. C. In Toronto. D. In England.12. A. History. B. Accounting. C. Chinese. D. Computer Science.13. A. He is getting married next year. B. He and the speaker are pen-pals.C. He
8、is studying Chinese at Peking University. D. He likes to play tennis in his spare time.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.214. A. It is the newest high school in Beaverton. B. It was founded in 1990C. It has ten communities . D. It was founded to hold activities.15. A. Shared
9、 decision making. B. Good relationships.C. A sense of community . D. Learning.16. A. Keeping students working hard. B. Building a positive environment.C. Making everyone successful. D. Keeping students mental health. Grammar and Vocabulary 14%Section A （8%）Directions：Beneath each of the following se
10、ntences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentences.17. All the students in my class have got used to _ in school uniforms since they entered senior high school.A. being dressed B. dressing C. be dressed D. dress 18. The jewelry store is repor
11、ted in the local newspaper _ in broad daylight yesterday. A. robbed B. having been robbedC. to be robbed D. to have been robbed19. After finishing the lecture, I started to listen to my student _ the social problems mentioned in my lecture.A. discussed B. to discuss C. being discussed D. discuss20.
12、I called Hannah many times yesterday evening, but I couldnt get through,for her brother _ on the phone all the time.A. talked B. was talking C. has talked D. had been talking 21. If a child _ alone too much, or without learning opportunities, he loses his natural enthusiasm for knowledge or desire t
13、o find things for themselves.A. is left B. is leaving C. leaves D. is being left22. Many American people say they prefer to be a couch potato, relaxing at home, _ go out for a tiring trip during the vacation.A. more than B. instead of C. other than D. rather than 23. He didnt transplant the little t
14、ree to the garden _ it was the best time for it.A. where B. until C. when D. that 24. Hundreds of ideas were considered _ the chief architect decided on the design of the building.A. because B. before C. whether D. unlessSection A 6%Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to
15、 make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.The Wheels on the BusMost residents in London are too busy to hit the gym every once in a w
16、hile. Thanks (25) _ a group of well-designed buses, they will get the chance to work out during their comtheir regular journey to working places soon.3Britains Fitness Company 1 Rebel plans to launch its new Ride 2 Rebel Buses on the streets of London later this year. The vehicles to be equipped wit
17、h stationary (not capable of being moved) bicycles instead of seats will allow commuters (26) _ (spin) their hearts content on their way to work. The idea for the Ride 2 Rebel Bus (27) _ (develop) by 1 Rebel co-founders, James Balfour and Giles Dean. “For those who are unable to spare time to go to
18、the gym, our fitness buses provide a great solution for them to maximize time they would otherwise be spending (28) _ (travel) to work. It is reported that peoples interest in the novel idea has gone through the roof. There are currently 8,121 people in line for tickets on the Ride2Rebel website, (2
19、9) _ _ the service hasnt been launched yet.As for when the fitness buses will actually launch, it all depends on whether the plans get (30)_ (sign) off by the government. Apparently, safety concerns are the biggest obstacle in the way of this project becoming a reality. The bikes fixed on the buses
20、dont include seat belts, and Balfour made no mention of helmets as well. The co-founder said, “As this is such a creative idea, there are no established standards. We are working with bus companies and the government to set up all health and safety conditions.Section C 10%Directions: Complete the fo
21、llowing passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Sarah Brightman is a talented performer and singer with the ability to raise her voice to an operatic level easily. By (31)_ these gifts, she has successfully starred in (32
22、)_ such as The Phantom of the Opera and Cats.Born in August, 1960, in England, Sarah Brightman stepped into the world of (33)_ arts at the age of 13. She made her first theatrical performance in London in 1973. At 16, she joined a British dance group and found herself performing on a TV show. Two ye
23、ars later, Sarahs (34)_ went a step further when she became the lead vocalist with a musical group. A short while after joining the music group, Sarah returned to theater, where she joined the original performers of Cats. She performed in this ever-popular (35)_ for a year, and then in 1982, she too
24、k things to a whole new level by starring in an opera for children, Nightingale. A few years later, her increasing (36)_ and talent helped her win some very honored theatrical roles. Her first public performance in Andrew Lloyd Webbers Requiem (安魂曲) in London and New York, for which she received a G
25、rammy nomination as Best New Classical Artist. Later, Sarah and Andrew Lloyd Webber fell in love and soon got married. After their marriage, Lloyd Webber (37)_ his famous Phantom of the Opera, in which Sarah played the role of Christine. The musical was released in 1986 in London and eventually perf
26、ormed on Broadway in 1988. Their marriage eventually ended in 1990, but their charming music (38)_. A. career B. classics C. combining D. composed E. audience F.fascinatingG. musical H. operating I. performing J. popularity K. survived4In 1989, Sarah released her first solo CD, The Songs That Got Aw
27、ay, which was a great hit. Throughout the 1990s, she made many top-selling albums. Many critics as well as (39) _ think she sounds like a beautiful mystery, with her powerful yet calming and (40) _voice.III. Reading Comprehension Section A 15%Directions: For each blank in the following passage there
28、 are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.One of the most important communication skills to utilize in America is eye contact. Making and maintaining eye contact is not only important, it is essential when carrying on a con
29、versation with someone, especially if you want to be taken _41_. Think job situations, talking to a professor, meeting a new girl or guy that you like - anything!What is eye contact?First, lets say what eye contact isnt. Eye contact does not mean _42_ into the speakers eyes without a break! Thats cr
30、eep (making you feel nervous and slightly frightened)! According to , “eye contact” is defined as: The act of looking _43_ into anothers eyes - a meeting of the eyes of two persons, regarded as a(n) _44_ nonverbal (involving little use of language) form of communication. ( SOURCE: D)Why contact is i
31、mportant?1) Interest.Making eye contact _45_ tells your speaker that you are interested in what he or she has to say. And the opposite is true, too. If you look away and fail to make eye contact with someone who is _46_ you, they can and probably will view this as a sign that you are not _47_ what t
32、hey are conversing about!2) _48_.In American culture, making eye contact shows that you respect the person who is speaking and that you know that what they are saying is important (at least important to them ). This is _49_ other cultures, where a subordinate (a person who is lower in rank or import
33、ance) may be expected to look away. _50_ in America, eye contact shows that you respect the person that is speaking and that they have your _51_. Consider this in numerous situations, from being a student sitting in a class and to being on a job interview.3) Comprehension.Maintaining eye contact is
34、part of the _52_ of showing your speaker that you, as the _53_, understand what is being said. Other body language and communication _54_ may be going along with the eye contact to communicate comprehension, such as nodding your head _55_ and confirmation sounds, such as “mmhmm” or “uh huh”. All in
35、moderation, of course.551. A. seriously B. happily C. purposefully D. casually52. A. seeking B. searching C. going D. staring53. A. directly B. aimlessly C.attentively D. carefully54. A. essential B. interesting C. fascinating D. meaningful55. A. naturally B.immediately C. automatically D. purposefu
36、lly56. A. looking at B. referring to C.speaking to D. thinking about57. A. interested in B. satisfied with C. aware of D. focused on48. A. Respect B. Friendliness C. sharing D. Culture49. A. similar to B. the same with C. opposite to D. in contrast to50. A. For B. Then C. So D. But51. A. assistance
37、B. attention C.support D. patience52. A. case B. condition C. progress D. process53. A. follower B. speaker C. listener D. leader54. A. techniques B. information C.services D. tips55. A. back and forth B. left and right C. up and down D. far and wideSection B 21% （A. B, C, D 4 篇文章，共 14 题，每题 1.5 分）Di
38、rections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A ）“Well, I guess we
39、can always use the rain.”Whats that? This story? Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day. Maybe youre waiting for the elevator or in a line at the bank. It all seems very unimportant. Seemingly-meaningless chatter about
40、 traffic doesnt do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives.Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that,“Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion. Its so powerful. It does something
41、to you.” “Every morning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway, I start the day with small talk with my secretary,” Oliver says, “If I dont make small connection with another person, I cant work.”What causes it? As a rule, youre either trying to force something into your life, or youre usi
42、ng conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanted to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaningful conversation.The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to be at the time.Take the elevator, for instan
43、ce. Now theres prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and theres no reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does,“Making conversation in such peaceful social settings”, according to Oliver,“can confirm your territory. Its a way of feeling liked and accepted.”The topics of small talk do
44、nt matter. In fact, you dont want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic. Its non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the rules change quickly when youre with lots of people doing lots of talking.Lets say youre at a party. Now its time to use small talk as a way of ma
45、king others feel more comfortable around you, so you dont look silly standing by the food table alone all night.656. “Small talk, as interpreted by the author,_”A. is not as unused as it may seem to beB. is usually meaningless and therefore uselessC. has no real function in communication at allD. is
46、 restricted to certain topics only57. According to the author, small talk is often used _.A. to invade others private affairsB. to share a secret between intimate friendsC. to protect ones own privacy D. to open and maintain channels of communication58. Why is small talk described as “non-threatenin
47、g talk in a threatening situation”?A. It is used by people to encourage those who are confronted with danger.B. It is used to create a more friendly atmosphere and to avoid embarrassment.C. It is used to show that one is enthusiastic and hospitable.D. It is used by people to protect others in the threatening situation.( B )Gallery Policiesfor Visitors to National Gallery of Art, WashingtonVisitors must present all carried items for inspecti
