寶山中學高一第一學期英語期中考試試卷

1、2017學年高一第一學期英語期中考試試卷（考試時間：90分鐘 滿分：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 ques

2、tions 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 swimmers t

3、eacher.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 sup

4、erior.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 mov

5、ie.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: In

6、 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 answe

7、r 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 is

8、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.14. A. It is the newest high school in Beaverton. B. It was founded in 1990 C. It has ten communities . D. It was founded to hold activities.15.A. Shared dec

9、ision 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 sent

10、ences 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 reporte

11、d 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. I

12、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 to

13、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 tre

14、e 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 m

15、ake 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 whi

16、le. 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.Britains 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 with s

17、tationary (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 the

18、 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, (29)

19、_ _ 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 don

20、t 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 follo

21、wing 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.A. careerB. classicsC. combiningD. composedE. audienceF.fascinatingG. musicalH. operatingI. performingJ. popularityK. survivedSarah Brightman is a talented performer and singer

22、 with the ability to raise her voice to an operatic level easily. By (31)_ these gifts, she has successfully starred in (32)_ 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 theatric

23、al performance in London in 1973. At 16, she joined a British dance group and found herself performing on a TV show. Two years 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

24、 she joined the original performers of Cats. She performed in this ever-popular (35)_ for a year, and then in 1982, she took 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 r

25、oles. Her first public performance in Andrew Lloyd Webbers Requiem (安魂曲) in London and New York, for which she received a Grammy 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 Phanto

26、m of the Opera, in which Sarah played the role of Christine. The musical was released in 1986 in London and eventually performed on Broadway in 1988. Their marriage eventually ended in 1990, but their charming music (38)_. In 1989, Sarah released her first solo CD, The Songs That Got Away, which was

27、 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 are four wor

28、ds 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 conversation wit

29、h 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 creep (making y

30、ou 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 important?1) I

31、nterest.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 they are conve

32、rsing 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 importance) may be

33、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 part of the _

34、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 moderation, o

35、f course.51. 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. purposefully56. A. look

36、ing 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 B. attention C

37、.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題，每題1.5分）Directions: Read the

38、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 can always use the r

39、ain.”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 traffic doesnt do m

40、uch 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 to you.” “Every morn

41、ing 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 using conversation as a

42、n 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 instance. Now theres prime

43、 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 dont matter. In fact,

44、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 making others feel mor

45、e comfortable around you, so you dont look silly standing by the food table alone all night.56. “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 restricted to certai

46、n topics only57. According to the author, small talk is often used _. A. to invade others private affairs B. to share a secret between intimate friends C. to protect ones own privacy D. to open and maintain channels of communication58. Why is small talk described as “non-threatening talk in a threat

47、ening 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 situ

48、ation. ( B )Gallery Policiesfor Visitors to National Gallery of Art, WashingtonVisitors must present all carried items for inspection upon entry. After inspection, all bags, backpacks, umbrellas, parcels, and other things as determined by security officers must left at the checkrooms, free of charge

49、, close to each entrance. All oversized bags, backpacks and luggage must be left at the checkrooms near the 4th Street entrance of either the East or West Building. These items will have to be x-rayed before being accepted items of value, such as laptop computers, cameras, and fur coats, may no

50、t be left in the checkrooms but may be carried into the galleries. We regret that we do not have enough space for visitor items larger than 17×26 inches into the Gallery or its checkrooms. Additional security procedures and checks may be taken according to the decision of the Gallery.For the sa

51、fety of the artworks and other visitors, nothing may be carried on a visitors back. Soft front baby carriers are allowed, but children may not be carried on shoulders or in a child carrier worn on the back. Pushchairs are available free of charge near each checkroom. Smoking is prohibited. Food and

52、drink are not permitted outside the food service areas. Unopened bottled water may be carried only in a visitors bag. Cell phones may not be used in the galleries. Animals, other than service animals, are not permitted in the Gallery. Skateboarding is forbidden.Picture-taking (including video for pe

53、rsonal use is permitted except in special exhibitions and where specifically prohibited. Tripods (a stand with three legs that is used to support a camera) are not allowed. Please do not touch the works of art.59. When people come to visit the Gallery, they should_. A. leave all their carried items

54、at the checkroomsB. have all their carried items x-rayed at the entranceC. have all their carried-items inspected at the entranceD. take all their carried items with them without inspection60. What does the Callery feel sorry for?A. The size of visitor items allowed into the Callery is limited.B. Visitors have to keep their valuable items in the checkrooms.C. It cannot keep oversized visitor it