河北省承德市第八中学学高一英语下学期期中试题精.docx

1、河北省承德市第八中学学高一英语下学期期中试题精2015-2016学年度承德八中高一年级期中考试卷英语第I卷（选择题）第一部分听力(30分)第一节（共5小题）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 does Jim do?A. A teacher. B. An officer. C. A student.2. What time did Suzy leave home?A. 4:30. B. 5:00. C. 5:15.3. Wha

2、t is the mans suggestion?A. Going to the concert. B. Going to see a show. C. Just walking around.4. How long has the rain lasted?A. 5 days. B. 6 days. C. 7 days.5. What opinion do they hold on their chemistry course?A. Its well organized. B. It is satisfactory C. It is unsatisfactory.第二节（共15小题）听下面5段

3、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至7题。6. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a library. B. In a school. C. In a bookstore.7. Why is William Shakespeare mentioned in the conversation?A. He gave gifts t

4、o millions of people. B. He was a very wealthy man in his times.C. His signature is worth a lot of money.听第7段材料，回答第8至11题。8. What are the man and woman looking for?A. A comfortable hotel. B. A modern hotel. C. An inexpensive hotel.9. Whom did the man and woman ask for help?A. A policewoman. B. A wait

5、ress. C. A passer-by.10. Where could the man and woman find a hotel they needed?A. In the next street. B. Next to a bank. C. Two-minute drive to the west.11. Where did the conversation most likely take place?A. In a street. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. What would the woman

6、like to do this weekend?A. Go climbing. B. Go shopping. C. Go fishing.13. What does the man plan to do on Saturday?A. Check his schedule. B. Stay at home. C. Help his sister move.14. How will the man get in touch with the woman?A. By making a phone call to the womans house.B. By making a phone call

7、to the womans mothers house.C. By making a call to her cell phone.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What is the woman doing?A. Listening to music. B. Seeing a film. C. Writing a letter.16. How long will the woman stay in Japan?A. For a year. B. For a month. C. For two years.17. What will the woman do before she

8、leaves for Japan?A. Read more Japanese novels. B. Attend a language class. C. Apply for a new program.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18How many news headlines are broadcast?A4 B5 C619What happened early on Saturday morning?AA Russian rocket was sent upBA tour bus slid off a highwayCThree aid workers were killed2

9、0How many people were killed in the gas explosion?AAt least 4 BAbout 30 COver 40第二部分：阅读理解(30分)AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:. Visit art museums. They offer some activities to excite your kids interest. Many offer workshops for making

10、 hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by childrens favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts. Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what k

11、ind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up. Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret ab

12、out performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Theyll keep your child men

13、tally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.21If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit_.A. a natural history museum B. an art mus

14、eumC. a Youtheater D. a hands-on science museum22What can kids do at a Youtheater?A. Look at rock collections.B. See dinosaur models.C. Watch puppet making.D. Give performances.23What does hands-on science mean in the last paragraph?A. Science games designed by kids.B. Reading science books.C. A sho

15、w of kids science work.D. Learning science by doing things.24 Where does this text probably come from?A. A science textbook. B. A film review.C. A news report. D. A museum guide.BKeeping pace with teachers is a fine way to study English. Teachers are experienced and their plans are systematic. But r

16、emember to work in a way that suits you. Its important to learn from past mistakes as well. Keep a notebook to make a record of the mistakes you makeitll help you avoid making the same ones later.The time of life may be hard，but youre not alone. You may be busy studying，but you can show your care by

17、 calling your friends or sending short messages. Dont let your friendships die.Its as important to live well as it is to study well. Going to bed no later than 11：30 pm is vital. It puts you in the right mood for the next day. You neednt follow a special diet，but make sure you are eating nutritious

18、meals each day.The person who plays well，studies well. Having a lot of schoolwork doesnt mean having to give up other activities. Playing basketball or having a talk with your classmates can relax yourself. Time out is not a waste of time but helps you study more efficiently.Besides taking the big e

19、xam，you have other choices for college. I took the independent enrollment exam held by Peking University and some other students even were preparing to study abroad. Pay attention to any relevant information you can find，whether its from school，the news media or other sources.25What should you do if

20、 you want to keep your friendship fresh?AHave frequent talks with them.BAlways have lunch with them.CRemain them at some distance.DKeep connection by some ways.26The third paragraph is mainly about_AstudyBfriendshipCrelaxationDhealth27Which one is the closest meaning to “Time out” in Paragraph 4?ASl

21、eep. BExercise. CContinuation. DPause.28The passage is mainly written by a(n)_Aeditor Bstudent Cteacher DparentCClara Barton, born on Christmas in 1821, is widely known as one of the most honored women in American history. She began teaching school when most teachers were men at that time. Later, sh

22、e became one of the first women ever to be employed by the government.Her career in helping the sick began when her brother David became her first patient. He fell down from the roof of a house when Clara was just 11 years old. She stayed by his side and looked after him for three years, learning ho

23、w to give him all his medicines.When the Civil War began in 1861, she immediately recognized that the poorly equipped soldiers needed help. Instead of waiting for others to step in, Clara collected necessary things on her own, asked the public for donations and learned how to store and distribute th

24、em to soldiers. She also read to the soldiers and wrote letters for them.After the Battle of Cedar Mountain in northern Virginia in 1862, Clara arrived at a field hospital at midnight with a vehicle full of supplies. A doctor named Paul Smith at that hospital would later write, “I thought heaven had

25、 sent out an angel that night her assistance arrived at exactly the right time.”In 1869, Clara went to Europe and learned about the International Committee of the Red Cross. Upon her return to the United States, she successfully founded the American Red Cross. She led the organization for the next 2

26、3 years. Her last field mission (使命) as president of the American Red Cross was to help the victims of the 1900 Galveston hurricane. She did not retire (退休) from the American Red Cross until she was 83. True to her nature, Clara always went to where the need was the greatest.Today, the American Red

27、Cross continues the mission Clara started more than 100 years ago. With the help of thousands of volunteers, the American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters, as well as helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to all sorts of emergencies.29We can learn from Paragraph 2 that Clara

28、 Barton was _.A. honest B. caring C. talented D. modest30After the Civil War broke out, Clara Barton _.A. joined the army and fought bravelyB. went to Europe for further studyC. continued to work as a teacherD. did a lot to help soldiers31Seeing Clara Bartons arrival, Dr. Smith must have felt _.A. e

29、xcited and grateful B. proud and joyfulC. shy and nervous D. sad and sorry32What is mainly described in Paragraph 5?A. The aim of the American Red Cross.B. The importance of voluntary donations.C. Clara Barton and the American Red Cross.D Clara Bartons contribution to the Civil War.DAre you a creati

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