（精品）高一第二學(xué)期期中考試英語(yǔ)試卷含答案(共5套)

1、1高一第二學(xué)期期中考試英語(yǔ)試卷時(shí)間： 120 分鐘 滿分： 150 分第一部分：聽力(共兩節(jié)，滿分 30 分)第一節(jié)(共 5 小題,每小題 1.5 分，滿分 7.5 分)請(qǐng)聽下面 5 段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的 A、B、C 三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo) 在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽完每段對(duì)話后，你都有10 秒鐘的時(shí)間來(lái)回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。1. What did the woman do last Saturday?A.She watched a movie. B.She acted in a play. C.She went to visit somebody

2、.2. What is the womans destination?A.The bus stop. B. The subway station. C. The airport.3. Who is the woman most probably?A.The mans boss. B. The mans mother. C. The mans teacher.4. Whats the weather like in the mans hometown?A.Cool and dry. B. Rainy and humid. C. Cool and humid.5. Why cant the wom

3、an see the new MP4 player?A. The man broke it and threw it away. B. The man sold it to David.C. The man lent it to his friend.第二節(jié)(共 15 小題,每小題 1.5 分，滿分 22.5 分)聽下面 5 段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的 A、B、C 三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳 選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題5 秒鐘。聽完后， 各小題將給出 5 秒鐘的作答時(shí)間，每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。請(qǐng)聽第 6 段材料，回答第6、

4、7 題。6. Who gave Peter a pen last year?A. His brother. B. His mother.7. What does the woman decide to buy for Peter?A. A basketball. B. A football.C. His sister.C. A chess set.請(qǐng)聽第 7 段材料，回答第 8 、9 題。8. What do we know about the woman?A. Her skin is a little dry. B. Its her first time she has done skin

5、care.C. She is very interested in the member card.9. How soon will the woman look five years younger if she uses the product?A. In a month. B. In two months. C. In half a year.請(qǐng)聽第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 題。10. What is the mans present job?A. A computer operator. B. A salesman. C. A typist.211. What is the

6、 womans attitude to the mans changing his job?A. She approves of it. B. She disagrees with it. C. She thinks it no different.12. When does the conversation take place?A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.請(qǐng)聽第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 題。13. How long has Harry been living in his new house?A. For

7、 two months. B. For three weeks. C. For two weeks.14. What gifts does the woman want to bring?A. Flowers and chocolates. B. Flowers and wine. C. Chocolates and wine.15. What does the man think the dotted line is?A. A freeway. B. An avenue. C. A train track.16. What will the speakers do next?A. Buy a

8、n address book. B. Buy a better map. C. Print out a better map.請(qǐng)聽第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 題。17. How do British newspapers differ?A. In how they report the news. B. In the circles of their readers.C. In their importance in real life.18. Why is Times famous?A. It is the oldest London newspaper. B. Its new

9、s is accurate and opinions are serious.C. It is a so-called independent newspaper.19. Whose opinions are voiced in the Times leading articles?A. The editors . B. The paper owners . C. A political partys.20. What kind of letters to the editors are usually printed in the Times?A. Letters about traditi

10、ons thirty years ago. B. Letters about new fashions.C. Letters about serious subjects.第二部分 閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)，滿分 40 分)第一節(jié)(共 15 小題；每小題 2 分，滿分 30 分)閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C 和D)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。AChocolate is good for your heart, skin and brain. Usually, people think that chocolate is bad for their health.They

11、describe chocolate as “something to die for” or say “death by chocolate” . Now they should bite their tongues ! Evidence is showing that some kinds of chocolate are actually good for you in the following ways:A happier heartScientists at Harvard University recently examined 136 studies on cocoa the

12、main ingredient in chocolate and found that it does seem to strengthen the heart. Studies have shown heart benefits from increased blood flow. These benefits are the result of cocoas chemicals, which seem to prevent both cell damage and inflammation( 炎癥) .3Better blood pressureIf yours is high, choc

13、olate may help. Jeffrey Blumberg from Tufts University recently found that people with high blood pressure who ate 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate per day for two weeks saw their blood pressure drop quickly.Muscle magicChocolate milk may help you recover after a hard workout (鍛煉) . In a small study at

14、Indiana University, people who drank chocolate milk between workouts did better on a tiredness test than those who had some sports drinks.Better for your skinGerman researchers gave 24 women a half- cup of special cocoa every day. After three months, the womens skin was moister ( 滑潤(rùn)的) and smoother.

15、The research shows that chocolate helps protect and increase blood flow to the skin, improving its appearance.Brain gainsIt sounds almost too good to be true, but research suggests that chocolate may improve your memory, attention span, reaction time, and problem-solving skills by increasing blood f

16、low to the brain.21. Whats the meaning of “bite their tongues” in the first paragraph ？A. Stop talking. B. Speak up. C. Think of it. D. Listen to it.22. What cant we get from c hocolate according to the text?A. A healthy heart. B. A beautiful figure. C. A good memory. D. Smooth skin.23. According to

17、 the passage, which of the following is true?A. Sports drinks are better than chocolate milk.B. People with high blood pressure should not eat chocolate.C. It is true that chocolate may improve your memory.D. Chocolate helps increase blood flow to the skin and muscle.24. Whats the best title for thi

18、s passage?A. Chocolate and Blood Pressure. B. More Chocolate, Less Health.C. Chocolate, a Healthy Food. D. Advice on Eating Chocolate.BMany people like flying, but flying can be very expensive. Here are many ways to help you save money in flying.4Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are the quietest days

19、 to fly, which means cheaper tickets than the rest of the week, especially for early morning flights, because many people dont like to get up too early.You already know that summer is the most expensive time to fly. The days around holidays can be crazy. You will save much money if youre willing to

20、travel on the very day, such as on December 25(Christmas) rather thanDecember 24 or 26.Dont wait until the last minute to book tickets. Many travelers dont know there is a secret to the best time for booking and getting the best price on your tickets. Booking too early or too late will make you pay

21、more than you need to. If you want to fly on March 27, youd better book the ticket between February 27. and March 13.Airlines will charge for just about anything these days. Here are two tips to help you save some money.Take your own food. Food on the plane is neither cheap nor healthy. Put some of

22、your own food into your bag and you can eat better and cheaper than other passengers.Dont take much baggage. Why pay for your clothes to fly with you? Take only two pairs of shoes. Also, you can pack fewer items like socksjust plan to do a bit of washing on your trip.25. What is the authors purpose

23、in writing the text?A. To advise us to travel happily. B. To tell us how expensive flying can be.C. To give some ways to save money in flying. D. To help us organize our trips properly.26. When will probably be the cheapest for you to fly?A. A Saturday afternoon. B. A Sunday morning.C. A Tuesday aft

24、ernoon. D. A Wednesday morning.27. To save the most money on your ticket you should _A. fly on Thanksgiving Day and book your ticket before two weeks.B. fly on Thanksgiving Day and book your ticket before two months.C. fly on the day before Thanksgiving Day and book your ticket before two weeks.D. f

25、ly on the day before Thanksgiving Day and book your ticket before two months.28. Which of the following is true?A. You can only take two pairs of socks. B. Youd better take less baggage.C. The food on the plane is cheap. D. The food on the plane is healthy.CLast week I visited my friend Pete in the

26、new home where he lives with his wife and daughter. Pete used to spend his holidays travelling around the world, visiting the pyramids in Egypt or scuba diving ( 潛水) in the Caribbean.5Nowadays he prefers to spend his holidays and weekends making his house look more beautiful. Like hundreds of thousa

27、nds of other British people, he has discovered the joy of DIY (Do It Yourself), which means if there are any things that need fixing around the house, he will try to do the job himself.As he showed me the new kitchen he put together by himself and the newly painted walls, I asked Pete where he got h

28、is inspiration (靈感) from. He told me that his favorite source of ideas was a DIY program on TV.This got me thinking about the great popularity of DIY programs in the UK. Each major channel( 頻道) has at least one home or garden improving show and theres even a satellite channel completely about the su

29、bject.I guess it is not really surprising that DIY programs are so popular. Two common sayings in Britainan Englishmans home is his castle and theres no place like homeshow how important our houses are to us. With the present economic downturn, many people cant afford to buy a bigger house so they a

30、re looking at how they can make their house better without spending a lot of money. DIY is the perfect choice.But be careful! I read a report that said over 230,000 people were injured while doing home improvements in the UK in just one year, including 41,000 who fell off ladders (梯子) and 5,800 who

31、were seriously hurt by hammers(錘子). So I wont be going down to the hardware store.29. How did Pete spend his holiday in the past?A. Visiting his friends. B. Diving.C. Travelling around the world. D. Making his house beautiful.30. Which might NOT be shown in a DIY program on TV?A. Scuba diving. B. A

32、garden improving feature (特別節(jié)目).C. Home improvements. D. Fixing things in kitchens31. Which is NOT the reason why DIY is popular among British people?A. They enjoy DIY. B. They want to make their houses better themselves.C. They can improve their houses without spending much money.D. They want to be

33、 on TV.32. At the end of the article the writer wants us to remember _.A. not to go to the hardware store. B. to be careful not to get hurt while doing DIY.C. to keep watching DIY on TV while drinking a nice cup of tea.D. not to climb ladders or use hammers.6DA Good Nights SleepSleep plays a very im

34、portant role in good health and well-being throughout your life. While youre sleeping, your brain is forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information. Although we all know the importance of getting a good nights sleep, not all of us know the best way of getting it. A sleep expert, Phi

35、lAtherton, gave some top tips for getting the most out of the night, which will leave you ready for action in themorning.According to Phil Atherton, not eating a large meal before bedtime is important for getting a good nights s leep.The time difference between eating and sleeping should be at least

36、 three hours. So youd better avoid eating anyfood three hours before bed, as it will lower your blood sugar during sleep and help reduce damage from too muchsugar floating around.Its also important to find ways to prepare your body for sleep. You can follow a routine like trying not to expose yourse

37、lf to too much artificial light within 1 hour before bed, as your brain uses light to help set body clock. Although it might seem unnatural to schedule your sleep, the purpose is to send a signal to your body and mind that its time to sleep.Another way to prepare your body for sleep is to get into a

38、 relaxed state by taking a bath or listening to soft music. Both of them will help to take the mind off the daytime pressures , calm yourself down and keep yourself from feeling tense(緊張).Having a suitable bed, especially a suitable mattress (床墊), is necessary for a good nights sleep. Sleep is a per

39、sonalized activity, and we all use different sleeping positions. Finding the mattress that suits you will reduce back pains that can result from a poor sleeping position. The bed should be four to six inches longer than its tallest user, allowing for space to move around.The recent research is prett

40、y clear that a good nights sleep in a major component of good health. Since the start of the 21st century, studies have linked a lack of sleep to many diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. Taking action now will lead to long-term benefits for you and those around you.33. What does the author inten

41、d to tell us in the passage?A. When to start a good sleep. B. How to get a good nights sleep.C. What to do with sleep problems. D. Why to form a good habit of sleeping.34. According to the author, before going to sleep, youd better _.A. free yourself from tension B. check your blood sugar7C. reduce

42、your pain in the back D. record your biological clock35. What does the underlined word it in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Not eating food. B. Taking a meal. C. Not sleeping well. D. Having a good sleep.第二節(jié)(共 5 小題；每小題 2 分，滿分 10 分)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。How to make your children love read

43、ingReading is very important. Do your children love reading? If not, 36.Start a family clubFirst, choose a book suitable for your whole family, and decide how many chapters ( 章節(jié)) a week you will read 37. This creates a good way for parents to connect with their children through reading.Pick a good b

44、ook and read aloud38 This is another good chance to join your children and make reading exciting, if you have children who arent fond of reading.39If you dress up yourself like one of their favorite book characters(角色), your children will be surprised and excited. Talk with them about the character,

45、 they will be more interested in reading. Be sure to take your children to the library that day, so that they can borrow a new book or two.Read in a new placeGo out of the house to do some reading often. You can take your children to a park and read on the grass 40. By going to new places to read, c

46、hildren will get into the habit of having a book with them whenever they leave the house.A. Dress up like a favorite book character.B. Here are four tips to make your children love reading.C. Then choose a date to share what you liked and disliked about the book.D. Make your children develop good re

47、ading habits.E. You can also take them to a coffee shop to read.F. Many people like to read books in the library.G. Books really come alive when read aloud.第三部分 語(yǔ)言知識(shí)運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié)，滿分 45 分)第一節(jié) 完形填空(共 20 小題；每小題 1.5 分，滿分 30 分)8閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C 和 D)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并 在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。Our family once got int

48、o a difficult situation. My fathers 41 came to a stop after a serious crisis( 危機(jī)). All that my father was 42 with was some experience. At the same time, he had to be 43 for a family of four.My father was a very hard-working person and he did not lose 44 even when he was facing difficulties.45 he was

49、 the only person that earned money in our family. He had 46 in deciding what to do at first. He didnt know 47 it was better to find a job or to start a new business, but he chose the 48 in the end. This was because he thought he had many 49 and had nothing to fear, as he had nothing to lose. He was

50、a person50 to follow his dreams and was not 51 of the challenges and troubles he faced. He kept approaching (接 洽) different companies and 52 the business was successful.He used to tell me when you stop 53 , it is then that you fail. From him I learnt that if you believe inyourself and 54 moving towa

51、rds your goals, then there is nothing you cannot 55 .Today, our business is going well. This has had a(n) 56 effect on me . I feel that by following my fathers qualities I have become a 57 person. I see myself ready to 58 him on the journey to success. It is from him tat I have learnt that when we a

52、re facing a 59 , or are not able to realize our dreams, we dont always haveto do anything 60 we just need to try harder.41. A. healthB. carC. jobD. business42. A offeredB. forgottenC. leftD. given43. A. responsibleB. concernedC. necessaryD. famous44. A. interestB. heartC. faceD. weight45. A. ThoughB

53、. WhileC. AsD. If46. A. difficultyB. chanceC. dangerD. surprise47. A. whenB. whetherC. whatD. how48. A, firstB. bestC. formerD. latter49. A. plansB. possibilitiesC. abilitiesD. wonders50. A. eagerB. worriedC. readyD. unable51. A, tiredB. proudC. afraidD. unfair52. A. FinallyB. entirelyC. usuallyD. q

54、uickly53. A. talkingB. consideringC. thinkingD. trying954. A. put onB. keep onC. hold onD. come on55. A. achieveB. settleC. receiveD. enjoy56. A. strangeB. importantC. similarD. immediate57. A. quieterB. busierC. betterD. richer58. A. followB. missC. discoverD. protect59. A. matterB. problemC. dutyD

55、. doubt60. A. normalB. familiarC. strictD. special第二節(jié) (共 10 小題；每小題 1.5 分，滿分 15 分)閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容(1 個(gè)單詞)或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。We high school students do have some growing 61 (pain), but we can get rid of them 62 (correct) and wisely. First, some of us are upset 63 their body styles and looks. Its unnecessar

56、y and its not important at all. We neednt care about it. It is ones inner beauty 64 matters. Second, sometimes we 65 (misunderstand) by our teachers, parents and classmates. 66 (face) with this situation, we can find a proper time to have a heart-to-heart talk with them, trying 67 (remove) the misun

57、derstanding. Some of us have fewer friends. I think being open-minded and friendly will do you good. Third, we may fall behind others, 68 makes us stressed. Actually we can encourage 69 (us) to work hard. At last, some of us dont have much pocket money, so they feel unhappy. Does money really bring

58、us 70 (happy)? So long as we have some, thats enough. And we can learn how to spend money.第四部分 寫作(共兩節(jié)；滿分 35 分)第一節(jié) 短文改錯(cuò)(10 分)假定英語(yǔ)課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請(qǐng)你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10 處語(yǔ)言錯(cuò) 誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯(cuò)誤僅涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)()，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線()劃掉。修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。注意： 1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞；2.只允許

59、修改 10 處，多者(從第 11 處起)不計(jì)分。Dear Linda,How is everything going with you? Ive returned to Shanghai, tired but happy. I cant thank you enough for that you offered during my stay in New Zealand.When I first got to there, I found hard to use English proper. It was your patience that helped me a lot. Now I10

60、have made such great progress that I can speak English more fluent. I even have a large vocabulary than before. I am not scared of English any more.When I am homesick, you kept me company, chatting, playing games or showed me around the scenic spots. You made me felt as if I were one of your family