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1、古丈一中2018年上学期高一期中英语考试试卷（A） 本试题卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共7页。时量120分钟。满分150分。 第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将时卷上的答转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where does the conversation p
2、robably take place? A. Over the phone. B. In the lab. C. In a store.2. How many gold medals did their team win in the Asian Games ? A. 56. B. 87. C. 31.3. What does the man want to do? A. Sell a car. B. Repair a car. C. Borrow a car.4. What are the two speakers going to do? A. Going shopping. B. See
3、 a film. C. Have hair cut.5. What will the weather be like on Friday? A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What day is it today? A. Tuesday. B. T
4、hursday. C. Friday.7. Why is the man going to San Francisco?A. To work there. B. To visit his father. C. To have a holiday.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What makes the woman more beautiful according to the man speaker? A. The dress. B. The handbag. C. The necklace.9. What color is the womans handbag? A. Brown.
5、B. Yellow . C. Black .听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Where does this conversation probably take place? A.At a job center. B. In a classroom. C. At the police stations.11.How did Alans father feel about his job? A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Annoyed.12.What does Alans mother do? A.A shop owner. B. A policew
6、oman. C. A shop assistant.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What are the woman and the woman doing? A. Renting a house. B. Buying a house. C. Talking about a house.14. How does the woman feel about the house? A. She likes it very much. B. She thinks it expensive. C. She hates it.15. What is the woman going to do
7、next? A. To see other houses. B. To see the house again. C. To buy some furniture.16. How much does the house cost? A.250,000 dollars. B. 205,000 dollars. C. 215,000 dollars.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What was the man doing when the telephone rang? A. Watching TV. B.Cooking dinner. C. Carrying some dishe
8、s.18. Why did the man feel ashamed? A. Because he didnt help his mother do cooking in the kitchen. B. Because he even forgot his mothers birthday. C. Because he was lying on the sofa watching TV.19. Who telephoned while the man was in the living room? A. His father. B. His classmate. C. A friend of
9、his mothers.20. What will the man do in the future? A. To study harder at school. B. To stay at home watching TV. C. To show love and care for his mother.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Its very every travelers dream-a corner of the planet
10、 still undisturbed by tourists. And obviously, such places do exist. The United Nations World Tourism Organization lately reported the four least-visited countries globally.Montserrat(9,000) Once a popular holiday spot, this Lesser Antilles island has never quite recovered from a series of natural d
11、isasters. Hurricanes Hugo in 1989 hit 90 per cent of the island and in 1995 the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted. These days, its volcano is now actually one of Montserrats main attractions, along with its beautiful beaches. Visitors can also go diving in its clear waters.Comoros(24,000) This collect
12、ion of islands in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar serves as the perfect destination for those who want to get away from everyday city life. Comoros offers beautiful volcanic scenery, fruitful forest, and remote sleepy towns. There are even some of the best undiscovered reefs(礁)just waiting to be ex
13、plored by divers.Liechtenstein(69,000) The sixth smallest country in the world is also one of the most undiscovered. Lying between Austria and Switzerland, Liechtenstein is an outdoor enthusiasts playground. Its the only country in the world to be totally in the Alps and a summer destination for hik
14、ing and cycling and snow-covered skiing perfection in winter, for those who can afford it.French Guiana(199,000) French Guiana is the least-visited country in South America, with some of the worlds most diverse plant and animal life. While there is much to attract tourists to the area, not least its
15、 miles of jungle, the infrastructure(基础设施)is in need of some attention.21. What do Montserrat and Comoros have in common?A. They have thick forests. B. They are destinations for diverse.C They have recovered from natural disasters. D. The were badly destroyed by volcanic eruptions.22. Which country
16、is the best choice for snow skiing lovers?A. Montserrat. B. Comoros. C. Liechtenstein. D. French Guiana.23. What do we know about French Guiana?A. It has a rich diversity of species. B. Its infrastructure is new and advanced.C. It is the least-visited country in the world.D. Its most popular attract
17、ion is large areas of jungle.BDuring 70 years of marriage, Jack Potter has kept a diary. He had always taken notes about his days, but when he met Phyllis Clayson at a wartime dance in 1941, he had even more to write about. They fell in love with each other at first sight, and they have been togethe
18、r ever since.Jack Potter was in the Royal Engineering at the time. When the dance ended, he couldnt wait to get back home and write, “It was a very nice evening. I danced with a very nice girl. I hope to meet her again.”From that day on, he kept brief notes of everyday events that happened in their
19、life. They got married 16 months later. Then he worked in construction and she worked as a typist.They had no children, but they had each other, and Jack Potter had his diaries. After 50 years of marriage, Phyllis moved into a care home because of dementia痴呆. And that is where Jack Potter visits her
20、 every day.Dementia may have robbed 使丧失her of memories, but Jack Potter keeps them for her in his diaries. He reads them to her, shows her their photographs, and helps her remember the things they have done.They have always been devoted to each other through these years of marriage, accepting whatev
21、er comes their way. She still meets him with open arms when he visits. He still reads her the memories her mind can no longer hold on its own.24. In 1941, Jack Potter _Agot married to a typist Bwas too shy to talk to girlsC. got to know Phyllis Clayson D. had nothing to do but dance25. Jack Potter k
22、eeps his wifes memories alive by . A. reading the diaries he has kept B. asking her to read his diariesC. dancing with her every day D. teaching her to take photos26According to the text, Jack Potter _A. is a good storyteller B. has a happy marriageC. is a violent husband D. likes painting very much
23、27The author wrote the text mainly to .A. show us what true love is B. talk about how to live a long lifeC. discuss how to prevent dementia D. suggest that everyone keep a diary C Members of a high school class of 1943 finally got the party they should have had 70 years ago. Their senior celebration
24、 was stopped by World War . Anthony Pegnataro, the 1943 class president of James Hillhouse High School, remembers the attack on Pearl Harbor like it was yesterday. On December 7, 1941, Pegnataro said, he and his friends were skating when they heard over the radio that America had entered a state of
25、war. Going to war meant no party any more. Pegnataros carefree high school life suddenly came to an end. “Most of us went right into the service after graduation,” Pegnataro said. “We graduated in June and were in the army in July.” Of the 1,585 students at James Hillhouse High School, less than 300
26、 are still alive today and many of them never made it back from war. Pegnataro, who is now 87, decided that along with their 70-year class reunion 重聚, they would also hold that party they never got to have. About 70 people from around the country came to dance on Sunday. “It was excellent. Everyone
27、there just had a great time,” pegnataro said. “Those that came guessed it might be their last one.” Pegnataro said he was on cloud nine to bring his wife of 53 years back to the party, and he introduced her to each of his classmates. “Everyone was very excited at the party. Though we had been separa
28、ted for so many years, the war brought my class closer together,” he said. “We missed out on the party that we should have had. And the 70th reunion was a very important event in our lives,” Pegnataro said. “We all made it.”28. When Pearl Harbor was attacked, Pegnataro _. A. went into the army at on
29、ceB. was skating with his parents C. was having a Christmas partyD. was still a high school student29. The underlined part “he was on cloud nine” meant Pegnataro _ .A. was on a plane B. felt very happyC. was not comfortable D. came at nine oclock30. In Pegnataros opinion, the war _.A. had its own tw
30、o sides B. made him lose everythingC. had little influence on his school D. lasted longer than he had expected31. What would be the best title for the text? A. Pegnataroa man of knowledge B. James Hillhouse High School C. An unusual party D. War and peace DWhen I was growing up, I was interested in
31、science and math and computers. I loved finding out how things worked.At fifteen, I bought myself a computer and took it apartThose were the days when you could take the top off and, with the help of books, know what each of the parts did. Playing with that computer taught me that you learn almost e
32、verything by doing.My early curiosity about computers helped lead me to the job I have today, which I love. So whenever I see kids becoming passionate(热烈的) about an interest, I try to encourage them.Its good to be curious. I also think its good to be curious. I also think its good to try new ways of
33、 doing things.At one of my first jobs, I learned this lesson through experience. I was sixteen, and I got a job with the Houston Post, selling newspapers over the telephone. My co-workers and I would call people and say, “Hey, would you like to buy the Houston Post ?”During my first few weeks, I lea
34、rned that most people who wanted to buy the newspaper were either moving or getting married. So I thought, “Well, how can I get the names of all these people who are moving or getting married?”I did some research and found out that a lot of that information is legally available to anyone. Once I lea
35、rned how to get those names and addresses, I sent out offers to buy the newspaper. My experiment was a success! Within my first month on the job, I became the top salesperson.It was simply a matter of finding an opportunity and trying a new way of doing something.Kids have fresh approaches to things
36、, and they often come up with great new ideas. When you pursue追求your interests and follow your dreams, a lot can happen. You can do big things, and you shouldnt be discouraged by people who tell you otherwise.32. The author took the computer apart to .A. repair it B. do an experiment C. satisfy his
37、curiosity D. test his knowledge of computers33. The authors experience of selling newspapers shows the importance of _ .A. patience B. creativity C. hard work D. a clear aim34. According to the last paragraph, the author thinks that kids .A. are born to win B. should dream big C. often have fresh id
38、eas D. can be easily discouraged35. The authors purpose in writing the text is to .A. encourage the reader B. entertain the reader C. instruct the reader D. inform the reader 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。 Life-changing habits Turn off your phone before bed. Forcing
39、 yourself to bed earlier is a tall order, but you can at least aim for the most restful sleep when you finally do turn in for the night 36 Quit trying to pay attention to more emails or get a new high score, and make some progress in your reading list instead. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Looking
40、 to eat healthier? 37 For a long-term solution, make a point of adding fresh produce to your plate, rather than avoiding certain foods. Youll naturally eat fewer unhealthy foods not because there will be less room on your plate, but because you will be filling it up with satisfying fruits and vegeta
41、bles. 38 Make a point of looking for the beauty in the world, and you could improve your general happiness. Try to record the details of your life. Start a diary to keep track of the beautiful things in your own life. 39 Listen more, talk less. During conversations, do you spend all your “listening”
42、 time thinking about how to respond to the speaker? 40 It includes learning what the other person really wants to get across. When its clear you truly care about what the other person is saying, youll make your relationships better.A. Ask follow-up questions.B. Look for the beauty in life.C. Start p
43、racticing active listening.D. Look for solutions instead of problems.E. Youve probably found that diets simply dont work.F. You might be surprised by how much there is to be grateful for.G. Games on your phone could be keeping you from getting your best nights sleep.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2
44、0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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。As a boy I was always small for my age. I was five years younger than one of my brothers and seven years younger than the other. 41 , I often felt left out when their friends came over to 42 . I was too 43 for whatever they
45、 were doing and they didnt want me to listen to their conversations either. More often than not I found myself outside playing 44 and feeling forgotten.I remember one Spring afternoon I felt especially 45 as I sat in the yard behind our house. We lived miles from town and I 46 saw my own friends outside of school. I 47 my brothers laughing from 48 The house and felt a single tear coming down my face.at that moment I saw a large brown dog49 me . He was wagging(摇摆)his tail 50 . He greeted me like a long lost 51 , licking(舔)my hand and sitting beside