河北省枣强中学精选高一上学期期末考试英语试题含详细答案.docx

1、河北省枣强中学精选高一上学期期末考试英语试题含详细答案河北省枣强中学2018-2019学年高一上学期期末检测英语试卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）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. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Go to the US. B. Attend a meeting. C. Wait for his boss.2. What will

2、the weather be like in West London this week?A. Sunny. B. Cold. C. Foggy.3. Where is the man now?A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a reading room.4. When will the speakers begin to watch the game?A. At 6:00. B. At 8:00. C. At 10:00.5. How is the womans new house?A. It is noisy. B. It is larg

3、e. C. It is uncomfortable.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至7题。6. How many songs is the womans iPod supposed to hold?A. 1,000. B. 300. C. 10.7. What is wrong with the iPod?A. It i

4、s the wrong size.B. It doesnt play any songs.C. It plays a small number of songs.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Where does the woman decide to go at first for her holiday this year?A. Florida. B. France. C. Mexico.9. Why does the man want the woman to go to Paris?A. There are nice beaches nearby.B. He wants to g

5、et cheap tickets.C. He had a wonderful time there last year.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How does the woman feel about model car racing?A. It is time-wasting. B. It is rewarding. C. It is exciting.11. How old was the boy when he won the racing for the first time?A. 6. B. 7. C. 8.12. Who influenced the boy t

6、o start the model car racing?A. His friends. B. His father. C. His cousin.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What makes Stacy feel frightened?A. Some strange noises.B. Some noises of the strangers.C. Some loud noises of the neighbors.14. Why does Stacy have the frightened feelings?A. She saw some wolves passing b

7、y the park.B. She saw a baby crying in the corner.C. She saw a thrilling film yesterday.15. Who was Candyman designed for?A. Adults. B. Teenagers. C. Young children.16. What will the speakers do after the conversation?A. Find out where the sound comes from.B. Make their trip to the countryside.C. Fi

8、nd out where the crying baby is.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the speaker do most probably?A. A coach. B. A reporter. C. A tourist.18. Where is the speaker right now?A. At the top of Mount Raven.B. On a ski lift.C. In the newsroom.19. What is the lowest temperature tomorrow?A. Zero degree. B. Minu

9、s 22 degrees. C. Minus 20 degrees.20. What does the speaker suggest that skiers should do?A. Stay indoors. B. Dress warmly. C. Watch skiing.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，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe Most Popular Destinations for Every Budget UbudIts rich in culture and a green e

10、nvironment. Travelers can tour rice field, head to the popular monkey zoo, or practice yoga（瑜伽）at one of the many studios. The city also acts as the center of Balis art scene.Hotel: The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, a GHM hotel, makes our list of the best hotels in Bali for a reason. It comes with indoor/

11、outdoor bathrooms, and many have pools. KutaKuta is basically a backpacker and party-lover heaven. The laid-back beaches are lined with restaurants and bars and travelers can also score some serious deals at the numerous shopping outlets.Hotel: The Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort is a typical modern chain

12、 resort that can be enjoyed along with first-class ocean views. SeminyakJust north of Kuta, Seminyak is sometimes referred to as its grown-up neighbor. Its packed with high-end spas, gorgeous beaches, and plenty of boutique shops. Sunsets and surfing here are not to be missed.Hotel: The five-pearl L

13、egian Bali provides you with an infinity pool, elegant rooms, and quality dining. JimbaranJimbaran is an interesting mix with resorts and strange fishing villages. Dining at seafood huts and browsing fish markets are typical daytime activities, but most visitors to this part of Bali are here for enj

14、oying water.Hotel: Villas at Ayana Resort is located on a private beach, the scenery of which is impressive. The large villas have gorgeous bathrooms, garden terraces（花园露台）, and private pools.21. Which can be recommended if Andy is interested in surfing?A. Ubud. B. Kuta. C. Seminyak. D. Jimbaran.22.

15、 What can tourists do in Ubud?A. See lots of monkeys. B. Visit museums on yoga.C. Watch movies in studios. D. Enjoy scenery on the beach.23. Kuta is a suitable place especially for _.A. A person who likes modern art.B. A person who wants to gather with friends.C. A person who enjoys ocean views.D. A

16、 person who wants to buy beautiful bags.24. What can be known about the Villas at Ayana Resort?A. They provide western food in restaurants.B. Public visitors can visit here easily.C. They can provide public pools for people.D. People can enjoy beautiful scenery there.BThe Thames Barrier is a system

17、that prevents London from being flooded by North Sea storms. It lies in the eastern part of London. The Thames Barrier was built in the 1970s and has been in operation since 1982.It cost over 500 million and is operated by the Environment Agency.In normal weather, tides cause the Thames River to ris

18、e and fall by about 5 metres twice a day. Heavy storms in the North Sea, however, combined with rising tides can push too much water up the Thames and flood central parts of the city. When this happens, the gates of the London Barrier are raised to keep water away from the city.In the course of hist

19、ory, London has witnessed many cases of extreme flooding. The worst event took place in 1958, when 300 people died during a heavy storm that spread across the North Sea and flooded the city. After this disaster, city planners decided that something had to be done to protect the city.Today, 10 rotati

20、ng（旋转）steel gates span the 520-metre wide Thames River. Under normal conditions, the five storey high gates are down and ships can pass through. When danger approaches, the 3000-ton gates can be raised within minutes to keep extra water out of the city area. Since the opening of the barrier in 1982,

21、 the gates have been closed over 170 times. Recently, however, the gates have been closed very often due to rising sea levels.The Thames Barrier protects over a million people who live and work in Central London. It also protects historic buildings, infrastructure（基础设施）and the London Underground. Cl

22、imate experts say that sea levels are rising slower than predicted so that the barrier will be operational through to 2070.25. What can we know about the Thames Barrier?A. It lies in the north of London. B. It was used to store water.C. It costs 500 million a year. D. It started to be used in 1982.2

23、6. Why did city planners decide to do something to protect the city?A. Tides rise and fall about 5 metres twice a day.B. Rising tides can easily flood central parts of the city.C. The Environment Agency hoped to reduce losses.D. The flood in 1953 made 300 people lose their lives.27. What caused the

24、Thames Barrier to close very often?A. Frequent ships. B. Rising sea levelsC. Extreme weather. D. Too much rain.28. What does the author think of the Thames Barrier?A. Attractive. B. Vital.C. Concerned. D. Controversial.CAfter being unemployed for a few years, I was looking for something to do in my

25、spare time that would also help to increase my skills and confidence.Having previously suffered from depression（沮丧）and anxiety, Iknew a full-time job would be more of a long-term goal. When I was introduced to Volunteering Matters, I was particularly interested in the handyperson service. I was a bi

26、t nervous though as it was brand new to me. After chatting with the project coordinator, I signed up and went through some initial training, which was really relaxing and enjoyable.In February, I took up the role as a handyperson organizer, which means it is my responsibility to speak to older peopl

27、e who require our service. After that, I assign the job request to the most appropriate volunteers, based on their location and skills. It usually takes about one hour per evening to complete my task.Having done this role now for six months, I have learned a great deal and am very proud to be a part

28、 of this project. I have seen first-hand how important it is to help older people, who would really struggle without our service. I really feel that I am doing my bit to help others and give something back. It has helped me to believe in myself and I have learned some new skills, which I didnt belie

29、ve I could ever do, especially my communication, organization and interpersonal skills.Its great to be able to build a relationship with our clients and volunteers and it is also a lot of fun. My confidence has increased and I absolutely love my volunteer organizer role. Most recently, I have also b

30、een helping the project coordinator with administration tasks and publicity（宣传）work for the service, which means Iam improving my IT knowledge as well. It means a lot that I have received help and support from Volunteering Matters. At the same time, I am helping the organization and its beneficiarie

31、s too.29. Why did the author turn to Volunteering Matters?A. To meet new friends. B. To make more money.C. To make himself a better person. D. To get rid of depression and anxiety.30. What does the underlined phrase “handyperson service” mean?A. Convenient help. B. Total support.C. Careful thought. D. Friendly communication.31. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. What the author is supposed to do.B. The reason why the author volunteers.C. How this project benefits the author.D. Why the author loves the volunteer organizer role.32. What can we infer from the text