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1、文本为Word版本，下载可任意编辑-学年高一下学期期中考试含听力英语试卷 What will the speakers take to the picnic A.Some drinks.B.Some fruit.C.Some desserts What did the man like about the movie A.The actingB.The musicC.The scenery. What is the woman going to do A.Play baseball.B.Watch a game.C.Do her work. What will the woman work a

2、s A.An assistantB.A lawyer.C.A teacher. What are the speakers talking about A.A new TV set.B.A TV program.C.A radio program. 二、长对话 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What does the man take to school A.Five books.B.Three pens.C.Two rulers. 2.Why does the mans back hurt A.He studies for too long. B.He picks up some

3、dictionaries. C.He carries a heavy backpack. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Who lost the car keys A.Kelsey.B.Tim.C.David. 2.Where are the speakers A.In a car.B.In the main office.C.In Tims office. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What does Emma need A.Dresses.B.T-shirts.C.Pants. 2.Why is Emma unsure of the store A.She want

4、s the latest styles. B.She wants a lot of choices. C.She wants helpful clerks. 3.What does Emma often do A.She often goes to fashion shows. B.She often reads the fashion magazines. C.She often shops in the department store. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Who got a new job A.Anna.B.Annas father.C.Annas mother.

5、2.What do we know about Annas new house A.It has small rooms. B.It has few windows. C.It has trees around it. 3.How does Anna feel about the old house A.She misses it. B.She thinks its pretty. C.She loves it the most. 4.When is Dave coming over probably A.This summer.B.This weekend.C.Next weekend. 三

6、、短文 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.What is a major challenge that Stevie Wonder has had to face A.His unsuccessful records. B.Pressure from other musicians. C.Not being able to use his eyes. 2.When did Stevie Wonder start his professional career A.At the age of 6.B.At the age of 11.C.At the age of 19. 3.How many

7、 Grammy Awards did Stevie Wonder receive A.10.B.25.C.30. 4.What kinds of songs did Stevie Wonder often record A.Rap songs about life. B.Sad songs about death. C.Happy songs about love. 四、完形填空 I remember when I was young, people often asked me, “What are you going to be when you grow up” It _ being a

8、 cowboy or some super hero.Later it was a fireman, a policeman, a lawyer.As I grew older, my dreams for the future _ .When, I was in college, I set my heart on becoming _ like my father._ I studied and prepared for that.I reached the _ in the end and I was teaching _ full-time for much of my adult l

9、ife. However, there is a “thief” that goes around stealing our _ .Sometimes, the thief will come as a parent, or a friend, but the _ thief is usually _ . We find ourselves just about reaching the top, and a “small” _ inside says, “Youll never make _ .” “You _ possibly do this.” On and on the “small”

10、 voice predicts our failure.Failure, _ is one of the most important tools we have may teach us valuable _ .When we learn these lessons well, we are ready _ success. I always tell my children that you are _ to do anything that your heart desires.Remember the saying, “Nothing is _ to a willing heart.”

11、 There are _ “overnight” successes, but with determination, they will come.Imagine _ a life you dream of.Then in your heart, believe it will happen to you.Then work, work, work.Youll get the picture. So, be true to your dream, and dont let anyone _ it from you-especially yourself. 1.A.insisted onB.k

12、ept onC.felt likeD.started out 2.A.changedB.plannedC.failedD.left 3.A.a doctorB.an engineerC.a musicianD.a teacher 4.A.ButB.OrC.SoD.As 5.A.aimB.agreementC.decisionD.position 6.A.hardlyB.nearlyC.slightlyD.extremely 7.A.moneyB.planC.dreamsD.friends 8.A.greatestB.poorestC.tallestD.oldest 9.A.themselves

13、B.ourselvesC.yourselvesD.itself 10.A.soundB.noiseC.speechD.voice 11.A.itB.herC.himD.me 12.A.canB.cantC.mustD.mustnt 13.A.whereB.whoC.whenD.which 14.A.stagesB.lessonsC.suggestionsD.choices 15.A.toB.forC.atD.with 16.A.ableB.readyC.likelyD.necessary 17.A.interestingB.importantC.impossibleD.necessary 18

14、.A.manyB.someC.differentD.no 19.A.spendingB.planningC.livingD.changing 20.A.buyB.foolC.stealD.borrow 五、阅读理解 There are some simple safety tips that you should follow to ensure your visit to Australia is as enjoyable as possible. On the road If you wish to drive in Australia you must hold a current, v

15、alid driving license issued in the country in which you live.Carry it with you at all times when driving. Always travel no faster than the signed maximum speed limit. The drive is not allowed to use a mobile phone while driving in Australia. Do not pick up hitchhikers at the side of the road, who ge

16、t free rides from drivers of passing cars. At the beach Always swim with others. Never swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or in darkness. In the bush Drink plenty of water (allow at least one litre of water per hour of walking) when walking outdoors.Wear sturdy shoes and socks, a hat, sun

17、screen lotion, comfortable clothing for long bushwalks. Never walk alone.Read maps and signs carefully. Do not feed or play with native animals.You might get bitten or scratched. In the Outback When planning each day of travel spend some time to calculate how long it will take to drive between desti

18、nations.Be realistic about how far you can drive in a day. Always carry a current road map. Always carry a spare tyre, tools and water. During daylight hours always drive with your headlights on low beam, as outback conditions can make it difficult to see oncoming vehicles. 1.If an American wants to

19、 drive in Australia, he has to get _. A.a carB.a mobile phone C.a valid Australian driving licenseD.a valid American driving license 2.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the article A.Do not pick up strangers when you are driving on the road. B.Do not swim alone or in the dark. C.You ar

20、e welcome to give food to native animals in the bush. D.When in the outback or in the bush, remember to take a map with you. 3.Which rule should you follow when you are in the bush A.Drink at least one litre of water per hour. B.Be realistic about where you can go. C.When you are driving, you cant u

21、se a mobile phone. D.Eat as much as you can. It seems school children all over the world complain about their school food.Cherie Blair, the wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, said that she would prepare a packed lunch for her son if school dinners do not improve.So what do students of

22、 your age eat for lunch at school Japan High schools have canteens, which serve everything from noodles to rice, but not burgers and chips.Other children bring food from home such as cold rice balls, meat or fish, pickles and vegetables. Students take home a menu for the coming month containing note

23、s on nutrition value.Twice a year parents are invited to have a taste of the food.The class with the fewest leftovers at the end of the month receives a prize. United States A typical menu from a US school is made up of a hamburger with fried potatoes or roast chicken, lettuce and pickles, fruit and

24、 cookies.School lunches must also provide at least one-third of the daily dietary allowances(定量) of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium and calories. Australia Meat pies, sausage rolls and hot dogs are all traditional dishes in Australian school shops.But as the nation pays more attention t

25、o childrens health, healthier foods have started to find their way onto school menus. Many schools have used a traffic light system.The sale of red-labelled foods, including pastries, chocolate and soft drinks, is served only twice a week.Healthier green-labelled foods such as sushi, sandwiches, cor

26、n and watermelon, however, are available every day. In some schools, students have a choice of up to 89 foods to choose from, including popcorn and rice. South Africa Most of South Africas schools do not serve meals at all.Classes end at 1:30 p.m.and students get their own lunches.Many students brin

27、g food from home, usually sandwiches. Fast food and fried food sell the best among students, which has led to a rise in obesity among children.But as more people began to realize the fact that being too fat may cause different diseases, some schools in towns have led the way towards better nutrition

28、(营养).Now students at these schools are provided with lunches of porridge with vegetables, such as cabbages, onions, beans, carrots and tomatoes. 1.We can infer from the text that _. A.many schools in Australia have traffic lights outside their school B.most students in South Africa eat their lunch a

29、t home C.a typical menu from a US school has enough nutrition D.you can have whatever you like in school canteens in Japan 2.What does the underlined word “obesity” in the last paragraph probably mean A.FightingB.Overweight C.Food shortageD.Sadness 3.What is the main idea of the text A.Schools shoul

30、d try to satisfy the needs of students. B.School children all over the world dislike their school food. C.Food served in the US is the best of all D.Schools serve different foods from country to country. 4.The text is written for _. A.students of your ageB.schoolmasters C.school lunch sellersD.paren

31、ts This year Im buying presents for 16 children, as well as my own daughter, Mia-Grace, who will be two on Christmas Day.My tree will be beautifully decorated, Im bringing the turkey to the family Christmas lunch and having an open house activity on Boxing Day.And the whole things only going to cost

32、 me 150. Ive been careful with money since I was a teenager, for I came from a poor family with many children.I had to drop out of high school to earn money to support myself.I remember well that I went a bit mad back then when I got my first credit card and my parents had to leave me from home and

33、cared little for me from then, which taught me a real lesson. Were very careful now and we dont overspend or owe anything on credit cards.I work for an electrician and my husband Neil, 33, works in the construction business.Were concerned about our jobs because our companies are quiet at the moment.

34、 Weve also been hit by rising prices, particularly food, petrol, gas and electricity.Everyone I know is worried.One of my friends husbands has just gone self-employed and if he doesnt work, they have no money coming in. Christmas has been playing on my mind for the past three or four months.We decid

35、ed on a budget of 150 because thats just under my weekly wage and it meant we could afford Christmas while using Neils salary for our essential bills. We quickly realized that we buy some things every year just for the sake of it.Even though we have lots of decorations already, we usually buy someth

36、ing new for the tree but this Christmas were not going to.Weve already got our tree a big man-made one which I bought half-price in the January sales.It will last us for years. After all, no one can escape from this financial crisis which is spreading throughout the globe. 1.We can infer that Boxing

37、 Day most probably falls on _. A.January 20B.May 5 C.October 24D.December 26 2.Which of the following is TRUE about the author according to this passage A.She has bought Christmas presents for 16 children in total. B.She has bought a man-made Christmas tree at a low price. C.Both the author and her

38、husband are already out of work now. D.She would like to buy a new Christmas tree for this Christmas. 3.The second and third paragraphs mainly tell us _ . A.why the author has been very careful with money B.how she finished her education of high school C.where she earned her first money in her teens

39、 D.when she left home and got married to her husband 4.We can conclude from this passage _. A.the author often quarrels with her husband about their little earnings B.nobody but the author was worried about the rising prices C.the author has never been worried about losing jobs D.the author and thos

40、e around her are suffering from the financial crisis Do you enjoy eating ketchup on your fries If so, you must like the essential ingredient in the sauces, tomatoes.The tomato originally comes from South America and has been eaten by people there for thousands of years.Today, tomatoes are popular al

41、l over the world.However, when they were first introduced, there was quite a bit of controversy and apprehension surrounding them. Tomatoes were first planted by the Aztecs (阿兹特克人)in Central America.In fact, ancient Aztec writings mention recipes for dishes of tomatoes.Spanish soldiers conquered the

42、 Aztecs and brought tomato seeds back with them to Europe.In Europe, these yellowish tomatoes were first called “apples of gold “.For a long time, people in Northern Europe and North America did not eat these “apples of gold”.The tomato plant looked similar to the nightshade plant, a deadly poison,

43、so they were afraid to eat them.German people even thought that if someone ate tomatoes, he or she would change into a werewolf(狼人).But finally, by the mid-1800s people all over the world had accepted the tomato. However, the tomato was due for more controversy.Do you think the tomato is a fruit or

44、vegetable Actually the tomato is a fruit.But in America, the tomato is a vegetable by law.Why is the tomato legally a vegetable in America In the 1800s, there was no import tax in fruit from other countries.At that time, many tomatoes were coming from other countries into America, and American tomat

45、oes farmers became worried about making a living.The government made the tomato a vegetable by law so that non-American tomatoes would be taxed. Actually, it is easy to tell that the tomatoes is really a fruit.Cut into a tomato and look inside.You can see many seeds in the center, which is one sign of a fruit.In fact, tomatoes are similar to strawberries.Both have seeds inside, and both grow from the flowers of a plant.And both have delicious flesh surrounding the seeds.Tomatoes and strawberries are actually in the same family. 1.What is the main