1、2018 学年第一学期期末高一级教学质量检测英 语(考试时间:120 分钟 试卷满分:150 分)注意事项: 1.本试卷由第卷和第卷组成。其中,第卷为选择题。第卷为非选择题。2.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上,并将班级、姓名、考号填写在答卷上。3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;回答非选择题时,将答案写在答卷上,写在本试卷上无效。4.考试结束后,将答卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷第一部分:听力理解(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)Conversation 11. Where does the conversation
2、most probably take place?A. In the street. B. In a taxi. C. On a bus.2. How long will the woman walk?A. About five minutes. B. About ten minutes. C. About fifteen minutes.Conversation 23. How much should the woman pay?A. 30 dollars. B. 25 dollars. C. 20 dollars.4. Where is the woman most probably ta
3、king the child to?A. A theme park. B. A zoo. C. A cinema.Conversation 3 5. What is Martin doing in Toronto?A. Going on a business trip.B. Taking part in a reunion.C. Visiting a former classmate.6. How longer will Martin stay in Toronto?A. A week. B. Three days. C. Ten days.Conversation 4 7. What day
4、 is it today?A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.8. What does the girl want to do?A. Go to a friends party.B. Design a party for a friend.C. Celebrate her birthday with her friends,9. What does the girl promise to do?A. Help with the cleaning after the party.B. Clean the house before the party.C. G
5、o to buy some food.Conversation 510. How old is the womans son now?A. 10. B. 16. C. 22.11. Why does the woman want to sell the house?A. Because she needs money for her sons college fees.B. Because her family is moving to another country.C. Because she has bought a better house nearby.12. What does t
6、he man decide to do?A. Buy a cheaper house.B. Buy the house at once.C. Ask his wife to have a look.Conversation 613. Why does the man visit the girls home?A. To explain why he didnt answer the phone.B. To talk about some matters with the girls father.C. To ask the girl about her college studies.14.
7、What did May probably major in at college?A. Law. B. Computer. C. Medicine.15. When will the girls mother come back home?A. At about 9:00 am. B. At about 8:30 pm.C. At about 9:00 pm.第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节(共 15 个小题;每小题 2 分,满分 30 分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B 、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADuring the mid-1
8、960s, Vinh Linh, Quang Tri in Vietnam was a wasteland, which was often under attack from the US air force. Vietnamese soldiers who were fighting against the US discussed how to make people there safe. Some suggested moving the people underground. Then they began to build a tunnel. The Vinh Moc tunne
9、l was built for the people of Son Trung and Son Ha in Vinh Linh county of Quang Tri Province. It was built in several stages, beginning in 1966 and was in use until 1971.It grew to include wells, kitchens, rooms for each family and hospitals. Around 60 families lived in the tunnel.Deep under the gro
10、und, hidden from soldiers, people lived in the tunnel for many years. They survived. The tunnel was a success and no villagers lost their lives thanks to it.During that time, 17 children were born in the tunnel, each of whose lives was a proof that the tunnel was effective in protecting the villager
11、s. As time goes by, it has become both a historical site and a tourist attraction for people wishing to learn about a heroic period in Vietnams history.The total length of the tunnel network is nearly 2 km, and has three floors. It was built over two years. The two sides have small houses every 3 mT
12、he tunnel center has a 150-seat hall, a hospital and maternity rooms (产房)It is linked to the sea by seven exits, which also function as ventilators (通风设备 ), and to a nearby hill by another six.People wanting to know about the Vietnam War should have some knowledge of the tunnel network in Quang Tri.
13、 The tunnel network shows the wisdom and bravery of the local people in their fight for their identity.Ten years after the war ended, the Vinh Moc tunnel was opened to tourists. These days, the government is working to protect the historical relic.16The villagers living in the tunnels were _ during
14、those years.Aawful Bsafe Cpoor Dgenerous17According to the passage, the Vinh Moc Tunnel_.Ais nearly 2 km in length with bad ventilationBhad been built for 7 years before it came into useCis a place that shows the bravery of the local people Dwas first built as a base for the Vietnamese army18Which o
15、f the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?ADuring the mid-1960s, Vietnam was at war with the US.BVinh Linh, Quang Tri in Vietnam was an undeveloped place.CSoldiers built the tunnels as hiding places for villagers there.DSome people in the tunnel suffered much and died during th
16、e 1960s.BAt 39 weeks pregnant(怀孕) most women would only be thinking of racing to hospital. But not Amber Miller, who set off to run the Chicago Marathon while expecting her second child any day. As she neared the final stage of the race, she began to feel pain in the stomach. But the determined athl
17、ete managed to cross the finish line in 6 hours and 25 minutes.Unbelievably the Chicago race was not even baby Junes first marathonMiller ran the Wisconsin Marathon earlier this year, four months pregnant. She also ran another marathon when she was about four months pregnant with her son, Caleb.Alth
18、ough there was extra weight, the seasoned runners time was just 3 hours off her personal best.Miller began to feel pain near the end of the race, but she was not sure if it was labor(分娩), because she typically feels some pain when she runs while pregnant. After her race her husband drove her to Cent
19、ral DuPage Hospital in Winfield where she gave birth to the healthy 7 pounds, 13 ounce baby.Miller decided to run because she and her husband had already signed up for the race. The athletic mother said she experienced an enthusiastic welcome from crowds as she ran along. But the devoted runner, who
20、 had completed eight marathons, admitted that she did get a few strange looks along the course.“I know what I can handle. This is something Ive been doing for a long time, ” the experienced marathon runner said.June was born at 10:29 pm. on Sunday night after seven hours labor.“Shes absolutely perfe
21、ct,” Miller said.“We are extremely happy, but very tired.”After her surprising double achievement, Miller says she is planning to take some time off to concentrate on being a fulltime mom. 19What can we learn from the passage?AIt wasnt Millers first time to run a marathon while pregnant. BMillers hu
22、sband was against her running the race.CMiller knew she was going to give birth at the end of the race.DMiller failed to finish the race due to her labor.20What is the name of Millers kid born right after the Chicago Marathon?ACaleb. BJune. CAmber. DWisconsin.21What can be inferred from the passage?
23、APeople have different attitudes to Millers action.BMiller will soon return for her favorite marathons.CThe baby was in danger at birth because of the race.DMillers personal best in marathons was over 6 hours.22What is the best title of the passage?AA Young American Couple Loving MarathonsBHow to Fi
24、nish the Latest Chicago MarathonCHow to Train a Pregnant Woman for MarathonsDA Pregnant Woman Giving Birth After a MarathonCIf you want to become a fluent English speaker you should take some advice. There are four skills in learning English. They are reading, listening, speaking, and writing. The m
25、ost important thing you must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills, you should first master the skills of reading and listening.Read as much as you can. But your reading must be active. It means that you must think about the meaning of the sentence, the meaning of
26、the unfamiliar words, etc. There is no need for you to pay much attention to grammars or try to understand all the unfamiliar words you come across, but the fact that you see them for the first time and recognize them whenever you see them, for example, in other passages or books, is enough. It woul
27、d be better to prepare yourself a notebook so you can write down the important words or sentences in it.As for listening, there are two choices: besides reading, you can listen every day for about 30 minutes. You can only pay attention to your reading and become skillful at your reading, then you ca
28、n catch up on your listening. Since you have lots of inputs in your mind, you can easily guess what the speaker is going to say. This never means that you should not practice listening. For listening you can listen to cartoons or some movies that are specially made for children. Their languages are
29、easy. Or if you are good at listening you can listen to VOA or BBC programs every day. Again the thing to remember is being active in listening and preferably taking some notes.If you follow these pieces of advice, your speaking and writing will improve quickly, and you can be a fluent English speak
30、er one day.23.According to the writer, which should you improve first among the four skills?AReading and listening. BReading and writing CWriting and speaking. DSpeaking and listening.24. To improve your reading, when you read you should _.Alook up all the new words in the dictionary Bthink about wh
31、at you are reading actively Cspend more time studying grammars Dcopy as many words and sentences as possible 25. The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refers to “_”.Athe sentences Bthe grammars Cthe skills Dthe words 26. The passage is mainly about how to _.Achoose suitable listening materials B
32、deal with new words in reading Cbecome fluent in speaking and writing English Dimprove your reading ability as quickly as possibleDThe Internet has opened a new world of opportunity for even the smallest home-based business owner. There are a great number of self-made millionaires (百万富翁) that have a
33、chieved their success on the Internet. Do you want to know their secrets of being successful?If a company doesnt care enough about its own domain name (域名), customers may not feel comfortable when doing business. A company with its own domain name and a professional-looking website will have a much
34、higher rate of success.A website can present both you and your business directly. Creating a professional website takes a lot of time and efforts, as there are many more things to think about than the websites design. You must give your visitors a reason to visit and continue to visit your website i
35、n the future; just provide your visitors with fresh contents.Your words are the foundation (基础) of your business. Your product, website and marketing strategies all depend on your words. You must learn how to write persuasive (有说服力的) words especially for your customers. You must feel your customers
36、needs and write with passion, excitement and consideration.As an Internet business owner, it is your personal responsibility to make sure that your visitors feel very comfortable with you and your website. In order to gain confidence and your visitors trust, you first have to build your credibility
37、(信誉)Your attitude is the most important factor in determining your success. You must think positively and be willing to deal with any difficulties that come along. All you must do is to believe that you can do whatever you put your mind to.27The underlined word “strategies” in the fourth paragraph p
38、robably means _Achances Bpowers Cpolicies Dpossibilities28Which one of the following is the authors attitude towards creating a professional website?AIt takes less time and efforts.BThe only thing needed to think about is its design.CThe website needs to provide fresh contents.DIt is the foundation
39、of the business.29Which one is TRUE according to the text?AMost millionaires achieve success on the Internet.BCredibility plays an important role in Internet businesses.CSuccessful businessmen can solve any difficulties.DA domain name has no effects on Internet businesses.30The text is intended to t
40、ell us _.Ahow to run a successful Internet businessBstories of some millionaires on the InternetChow to make use of the InternetDthe qualities that a successful businessman has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。Traveling alone gives you the freedom to create your own
41、 schedule and do as you please. _31_For example,a travel partner can provide practical support and share in the rewards of first-hand experience with unfamiliar locations and cultures. Here are several tips to find a travel partner who will improve your journey._32_Traveling should be fun. When you
42、are on a trip,you will want to do lots of activities that you enjoy. Preferably,your companion will want to do the same things as you.Discuss financial plans. Before you travel,you should plan a budget. _33_You dont want to be planning an expensive getaway at the same time your friend is looking for
43、 budget travel.Have an honest conversation. If you are thinking about traveling with a companion,take some time to have an open discussion. Schedule a time to sit down and talk. Try saying, “I know weve talked about the idea of traveling through Europe together. Lets have a coffee this week and actu
44、ally talk that through.” _34_You should also talk about your travel style.Find someone who is flexible. Choose a travel partner who can adjust. _35_Maybe it will rain on the day you planned to visit the Grand Canyon .Or you might not be able to get reservations at that French restaurant youve been d
45、ying to try.ALook for someone with common interests.BYou should discuss your goals for the trip.CTravel with a friend who is pretty easygoing.DBut traveling with a partner has its benefits,too.EMake sure that you are on the same page concerning money.FTry to meet your new travel partner in person be
46、fore your trip.GNo matter how carefully you plan your trip,it is likely that something will go wrong.第三部分:英语知识运用(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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Jim and his brother lived on the 80th level. When coming home one day, to their _36_, the l
47、ifts were not working and they had to _37_ the stairs.After reaching the 20th level, breathless and tired, they decided to _38_ their bags and come back for them the next day. They climbed _39_.When they got to the 40th level, Jims brother started to _40_. However, they _41_ to climb the flights of
48、steps, arguing all the way to the 60th floor.They then _42_ that they only had 20 levels more to climb and decided to stop arguing and continue climbing _43_. They reached their home at long last. Each stood calmly before the door and waited for the other to _44_ the door. And they realized that the
49、 _45_ were in their bags which were left on the 20th floor.This story is a reflection (反映) of our life. When _46_, many of us are asked to do as our parents and teachers expect. We _47_ get to do the things that we really like and love and are under too much pressure (压力) _48_ by the age of 20, we get tired and decide to _49_ this loadOnce _50_ the pressure, we work ha