高一英语下学期期末考试试题1.docx

1、高一英语下学期期末考试试题1辽宁省沈阳市同泽高级中学女中部2015-2016学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题第一部分 听力（略）第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答題卡上将该选项涂黑。命题人：楚晓燕ALearners of English, especially self-taught learners may have trouble in understanding speeches by native speakers. The following ways might help improve thei

2、r listening ability.First of all, do things step by step. It is not good to listen to something beyond your level. Better choose a suitable course and start with the first book. Go on to the second book only after you are sure you understand the first one.Secondly, stick to one course of study. Dont

3、 change books often. Never let your attention be attracted by another course just because it seems to be more “fashionable”.Thirdly, listen to the English news program over the radio from time to time. Better go through the news stories in the Chinese-language newspaper first. That will make it easy

4、 for you to understand the English news on the radio.Fourthly, if you have time, listen to some interesting stories in some special English programs, such as V.O.A. or other listening materials of the same level as that of your textbook.21. This is a piece of advice to learners of English on how to

5、_. A. improve their listening ability B. read fast C. write better English and read faster D. speak correctly22. If you want to understand the English news program on the radio, you should_. A. read the Chinese language newspaper step by step B. read again and again the Chinese language newspaper C.

6、 go through the Chinese language newspaper first D. be able to recite the Chinese language newspaper23. The author advised that once you have taken up a course, you _. A. should stick to it. B. should begin with the last book C. should take up other courses if they are more fashionable D. shouldnt d

7、o anything else24. In this passage, V.O.A. stands for_. A. a book B. a magazine C. a text-book D. a radio station BSome people make you feel comfortable when they are around. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life. These people have something in common. And onc

8、e we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves. How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, theyll help you put people at their ease, and make friends with them quickly.First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is

9、, will answer a question. One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. Its a common question, but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to other matterssometimes to really personal questions. And how he answers will let you

10、know how far you can go.Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. This point seems clear, but it isnt. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.Re

11、al listening at least means some things. First it means not to change the subject of conversation. If someone sticks to one topic, you can take it as a fact that hes really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds dull, then,

12、 its time for you to change the subject.Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the occasion of parting. If youre saying good-bye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, “Ive really enjoyed meeting you.” If you want to see that person again, dont keep it a secret. Let people know what y

13、ou feel, and they may walk away feeling as if theyve known you half their life.25. Asking questions might be a quite good and suitable way _.A. for you to make more and more old friendsB. to begin your political talksC. to get the conversation going smoothlyD. for you to make a deep and lasting impr

14、ession on your teachers.26. Generally speaking, good talkers are persons who _.A. are good at making any topic interestingB. never talk too much or too littleC. always speak in a rude wayD. know how and when they should change the topic of the talk27. If you really want to meet someone again, _.A. y

15、ou may take him as your lifelong trustworthy friendB. it seems necessary for you to let him know itC. its proper for you to give him some gifts.D. itll be helpful for him to have further understanding of you.28. If you are a good talker, you _A. always change the subject of your conversation.B. always ask personal questions.C. always listen to othersD. know when to change the subject. CWhen I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mothers Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her