学年江苏省泰州市高一上学期期末考试英语试题.docx

1、学年江苏省泰州市高一上学期期末考试英语试题2018-2019学年江苏省泰州市高一上学期期末考试英语试题（考试时间：120分钟；总分：120分）注意事项：1、本试卷共分两部分，第卷为选择题，第卷为非选择题。2、所有试题的答案均填写在答题纸上，答案写在试卷上的无效。第卷（选择题 五大题 共75分）一、听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题纸上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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

2、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. What did the woman do for the man?A. She got him a job. B. She paid for his dinner. C. She looked after his cat.2. What will the man do this Saturday night?A. Attend a concert. B. Go to a movie. C. Watch a game.3. Why will the man return- his meal?A. It is too cold. B. T

3、here is a hair in it. C. He got the wrong order.4. How much does the plane ticket cost today?A. $ 500. B. $700. C. $1000.5. What is the conversation mainly about?A. Shoes. B. Birthdays. C. A gym.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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

4、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 is Tom doing?A. Having a meal. B. Shopping in a market. C. Talking with his aunt.7. When will Lily get in a taxi?A. In five minutes. B. In ten minutes. C. In fifteen minutes.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How does the woman feel about driving in the city?

5、A. Excited. B. Anxious. C. Calm.9. Where will the speakers park?A. By a music store. B. By a restaurant. C. By a mall.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How many people will be in the group?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.11. Why do the speakers choose to do a performance?A. Everyone else will choose to do one.B. They

6、want to be creative.C. The teacher said they must do one.12. How often will the group meet?A. Once a week. B. Three times a week. C. Four times a week.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What type of room will the man stay in?A. The poolside room. B. The ocean view room. C. The garden view room.14. What will the m

7、an do while hes waiting?A. Play tennis. B. Sit on the sofas. C. Go for a swim.15. Where will the man go in about two hours?A. To the zoo. B. To the opera. C. To the museum.16. What time does breakfast start?A. At 7:00. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:30听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where did the most shark attacks occu

8、r last year?A. In Florida. B. In California. C. In Hawaii.18. Which animal kills the most people according to the talk?A. Deer. B. Sharks. C. Bears19. How long are the biggest sharks today?A. 20 feet. B. 25 feet. C. 30 feet.20. What is a persons last choice when he sees a great white shark?A. To sta

9、y still.B. To back up against a rock.C. To hit it on the nose or eyes.二、阅读理解（共10小题：每小题2分，满分20分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ATOASTMASTERSToastmasters is an international organization, designed to develop effective speaking and listening skills. It was set up in 1924 by Ralph Sm

10、edley and its headquartered in California. It has a double purpose: the personal growth and strong effective communication skills.Who is Toastmasters open to?Many people think Toastmasters is open only to those who wish to be professional speakers, but that is not true. Toastmasters is open to the p

11、ublic at large. Any person who wishes to improve his public speaking is welcome. And also, those who just want to increase their overall self-confidence are encouraged to attend.How can Toastmasters help you?Joining Toastmasters, a person will learn different methods of communicating what he really

12、wants to say, and equally important, he will learn what the audience expects so he can send that message to them in an organized way. Some people are comfortable around friends, but when they appear before a group they dont know, they get nervous. The organization helps its members to get calm and o

13、rganize thoughts, and express them in an effective way.Most often, people assume that when one is listening, he is also paying attention. This is not always true. Many times people are waiting for their turn to speak and are not really listening at all. Toastmasters can develop a person overall in o

14、rganizing their thoughts, getting information from others and receiving effective feedback(反馈).How does Toastmasters train people?Toastmasters has a way of learning by doing. The Toastmasters International Organization provides a menu called the basic menu because it gives a guideline for the develo

15、pment of speeches. These speeches can meet different purposes. For example, one might need voice training; another might be to organize his thoughts or develop use of humor in speeches. There is an eight-week program for young people and also an eight-week speech course offered for adults. As a pers

16、on continues to give speeches and improve, he progresses from the point of being fearful to stand before a group to the point where he can speak to any group of people with confidence.1. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Toastmasters was set up in 1924 by Ralph Smedley.B. To

17、astmasters is a club only for professional speakers.C. Toastmasters was originally set up to train speaking skills.D. Toastmasters is a local organization headquarter in California.2. Why in many cases people arent really listening at all?A. Because they are too nervous.B. Because they are organizin

18、g their thoughts.C. Because they are not interested in the talking.D. Because they are waiting for their turn to speak.3. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To offer some tips on giving speeches.B. To call on people to join Toastmasters.C. To give a general introduction to Toastmasters.D. To show

19、 the benefits of effective speaking skills.【答案】1. A 2. D 3. BBCan you imagine being paid millions for playing in a sports team? That you were able to fill stadiums with people coming to see you play? That you could attract fans crazily like a superstar? ESports have made all that possible and more.

20、The fever for video games has had a great influence on the sports industry.To what degree ESports, or electronic sports can be considered a sport remains a question. If we stick to the meaning in the dictionary, sport is understood to be any physical activity, whether a game or competition, that req

21、uires training and following rules. A second meaning is: all kinds of physical activities are done for health or for fun.Spending hours and hours in front of a computer or with a mobile phone in hand playing video games is not a physical activity. But when the voices that defend it belong to famous

22、athletes, and when the International Olympic Committee itself is, seriously thinking about the possibility of introducing eSports in the 2020 Olympic Games, it is at least worth considering the argument.It is clear that eSports has had a big influence on the sports industry and its fans are increasi

23、ng all the time. Athletes, sports teams, sponsors(赞助商) inside and outside the sport, and the media support the industry greatly, which attracts and satisfies the young generation. Professional video game competitions have made nearly $900 million over the past three years thanks to sponsorship and a

24、dvertising. The industry is expected to make over $1.1 billion and reach 215 million users in 2019, according to a study by the consultant Newzoo.The big players in the eSports leagues have turned their hobby into a profession which offers a chance to gain fame or become famous. Those guys who dista

25、nce themselves from the world, shutting themselves up for up to 12 hours a day in a dark room to connect with people from all over the planet through a video game, now fill large stadiums and compete for prizes that are over one million dollars. They are the envy of half the planet!As a famous NBA s

26、uperstar, Shaquille ONeal says “the fans themselves are the ones who opened my eyes. ESports are a great business chance and the industry cannot be left out.”While millions of dollars are paid around the world for these new idols, we can continue to argue whether they are sports or not. If only for

27、fun4. Which is right according to the passage?A. ESports attract all people for the prizes.B. ESports have no clear effect on business.C. ESports have little influence on the sports industry.D. ESports are different from the sports people traditionally consider.5. Why do the big players in the eSpor

28、ts become the envy of half the planet?A. They shut themselves up for up to 12 hours a day, playing video games.B. They have turned their hobby into a profession, earning fame and wealth.C. They can connect with people from all over the planet through a video game.D. They have got support from famous

29、 athletes and the International Olympic Committee.6. Whats the best title of the passage?A. Esports: a way to wealth B. Esports: sport or businessC. Esports: a meaningful sport D. Esports: a great opportunity【答案】4. D 5. B 6. BC“Why do I live? Why do I wish for anything, or do anything? Is there anyt

30、hing in my life that will not be destroyed by my death?”These are the words of the famous Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. Like Tolstoy, many people ask these difficult questions. And they struggle to find meaning in their life. Tolstoy spent his whole life trying to answer difficult questions like these

31、. His search for answers influenced his writing.On August 28th, 1828, Leo Tolstoy was born in the country of Russia.As a child, Tolstoy was a member of the Russian Catholic Church. But as a young man, he began to question that faith. Tolstoy wanted to make his own moral decisions; he was tired of be

32、ing told what to believe. He thought people could achieve a degree of perfection if they tried hard enough. So he worked very hard at being the best in everything he did. He thought that he would find meaning and truth in success.In the 1850s, Leo Tolstoy wrote his first stories. He wrote about his experiences in the army. He also told stories about when he was a child. These works were published and Tolstoy became a well-known writer.Tolstoy