上海市北虹高中2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题(含听力文字材料无音频）
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上海市北虹高级中学2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. In a bank. B. In a hospital. C. In a garage. D. In a store.
2. A. Office secretary. B. Hotel receptionist.
C. Restaurant waitress. D. Travel agency clerk.
3. A. Take his coat off. B. Get out of the car.
C. Make a right turn. D. Pay the parking fine.
4. A. At 10:25. B. At 10:05. C. At 9:55. D. At 5:10.
5. A. Pay for some of the food. B. Thank Gary for his generous offer.
C. Choose their own food. D. Treat Gary to dinner some other time.
6. A. Operating on a patient. B. Giving first-aid to a patient.
C. Arranging a bed for a patient. D. Looking for an available doctor.
7. A. The job is unsettled. B. He’s eager to start his new job.
C. His job starts next week. D. The job interview will go well.
8. A. He doesn’t want to drive any more. B. The road to Bridgeport has just closed.
C. It doesn’t take long to go to Bridgeport. D. He is familiar with every part of the drive.
9. A. He already has plans for Saturday night.
B. He will make a reservation at the restaurant.
C. The woman should ask her brother for a suggestion.
D. The woman should decide where to eat on Saturday.
10. A. The championship will help him to keep in shape.
B. She is sure the man will win back the championship.
C. The championship is to be put off until a few weeks later.
D. She wishes the man to be able to attend the championship.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following news.
11. A. Norway. B. Denmark. C. Canada. D. New Zealand.
12. A. People can lengthen their life B. People are honest with each other.
C. The country is strong enough. D. People are free to choose their life.
13. A. The happiness rating of the USA ranked 15th last year.
B. People in Europe are the happiest around the world.
C. National poverty can make its people unhappy.
D. The least happy country is South Africa.
Questions 14 through 17 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Unlucky people who have just lost their jobs.
B. Young people who are beginning their careers.
C. College students who are doing voluntary work.
D. Inefficient employees who often make mistakes.
15. A. Learning in a workplace is crucial. B. Knowledge is important in finding a job.
C. Enthusiasm is essential for one’s career. D. Making mistakes in work is unavoidable.
16. A. Errors in work won’t cause severe consequences.
B. It is a golden rule to be careful not to fail in work.
C. It is you yourself who are able to control your career.
D. Your first jobs can’t help your career unless attractive.
17. A. To make a “five-year plan”.
B. To give it up and continue your study.
C. To assume that you actually love it.
D. To accept it and try to learn something useful.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
How Steven Spielberg Stays Inspired
Ask a young person who the greatest American film director is, and you may get the answer Steven Spielberg, (18)________ has certainly made more successful films than any other director in the West.
Spielberg was born in America in 1946. What he impressed others most was (19)________ he had unusual abilities when he was very young: completing his first 15-minute home movie at 13. He earned $100 at the age of 16, (20)________ he made a 135-minute home movie called Firelight and it was shown at a local cinema.
A Hollywood film studio employed Spielberg to make a full-length film Sugarland Express on discovering his talent for movie-making. His next film was Jaws, a film about a shark that ate people. This was one of (21)________ (successful) films of all times. He received the Award for lifetime achievement at the Golden Globes (金球奖) in 2009.
Despite all his outstanding achievements in his field, some of his films have been less successful in the last fifteen years. But people can never deny the fact (22)________ he, more than anyone else in the history of films, understands the meaning of the word “entertainment”.
Now, Spielberg’s role as a father of seven has taught him a great deal about (23)________ makes a good story — at bedtime and otherwise. When his kids were growing up, he’d tell them stories every night (24)________ ________ he could stay active in film-making.
“In the past few years, I (25)________ (inspire) by everybody who makes a good movie,” Spielberg said.” “I can’t risk (26)________ (lose) my followers’ passion for film.” Also, he owes (归因) his success to his attempt (27)________ (keep) working and so he looks to his contemporaries (同时代的人) for that kind of ... current inspiration.
Section B
Directions: Complete the following sentences and passage by using the words or expressions in the box. Each can only be used once. Note that there is more word or expressions than you need.
(A)
A. on behalf of B. aroused concern about C. subscribed to D. informed of
E. insisted on F. spared no effort G.at a loss H. well received
28. He has a particular assistant to deal with the troubling visitors _______________ him.
29. I __________________ his giving me a straight answer about who would compete in the Olympics.
30. His comments about our work left us ______________.
31. The football players __________________ to win the game and so they did.
32. Modern media keep us _______________ happenings around the world.
33. The film was _____________by critics, but people in the city didn’t like it at all.
(B)
A. access B. surrounded C. remains D. contains E. located
F. trend G. magnificent H. maintain I. historical J attractions
There are a few gorgeous island countries in the world that are definitely worth visiting. Although there are many beautiful countries in the world to visit, it has recently been a __34__ for many Chinese to visit island countries during their holidays. So take a look at these island countries in the world, which everyone should certainly visit at least once in lifetime.
Malta is a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, which has a rich history and a variety of culture. In fact, there are plenty of interesting things to see and to do in Malta and this island country, __35__ by lots of mysterious hidden coves (小海湾), it has something for everyone. The __36__ part of Malta has incredible architecture, great walled cities, and many underground __37__ to explore.
The Philippines is one of the most beautiful and best island countries The Philippines __38__ over 7,000 islands and all of them are beautiful and unique in their own way. There are many wonderful tourist __39__ including Mayon Volcano (火山), the Chocolate Hills and many more. The country also offers plenty of interesting activities for you to experience, such as diving, climbing, camping and many others.
The Maldives is not only one of the most beautiful island countries, it is also one of the most popular honeymoon destinations. The Maldives, __40__ in the middle of the Indian Ocean, is made up of an entire series of incredible ancient coral reefs (珊瑚礁) that grew up along the sides of ancient volcanoes. There is a __41__ ocean, with fascinating beaches and luxury resorts (豪华度假区). You can now have easy __42__ to Maldives by air, and there are luxury hotels of various styles on different islands.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B. C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Research has shown that two-thirds of human conversation is taken up not with discussion of the cultural or political problems of the day, not heated debates about films we've just watched or books we've just finished reading, but plain and simple __43__.
Language is our greatest treasure as a species, and what do we __44__ do with it? We gossip. About others' behaviour and private lives, such as who's doing what with whom, who's in and who's out-and why; how to deal with difficult __45__ situations involving children, lovers, and colleagues.
So why are we keen on gossiping? Are we just natural __46__, of both time and words? Or do we talk a lot about nothing in particular simply to avoid facing up to the really important issues of life? It's not the case according to Professor Robin Dunbar. In fact, in his latest book, Grooming, Gossip and the Evolution of Language, the psychologist says gossip is one of these really vital __47__.
Dunbar __48__ the traditional view that language was developed by the men at the early stage of social development in order to organize their manly hunting activities more effectively. Instead, he suggests that language evolved among women. We don't spend two-thirds of our time gossiping just because we can talk, argues Dunbar—__49__, he goes on to say, language evolved specifically to allow us to gossip.
Dunbar arrived at his cheery theory by studying the __50__ of the higher primates（灵长类动物）like monkeys. By means of grooming--cleaning the fur by brushing it, monkeys form groups with other individuals on whom they can rely for support in the event of some kind of conflict within the group or__51__ from outside it.
As we human beings evolve from a particular branch of the primate family, Dunbar __52__ that at one time in our history we did much the same. Grouping together made sense because the bigger the group, the greater the __53__ it provided; on the other hand, the bigger the group, the greater the stresses of living close to others. Grooming helped to __54__ the pressure and calm everybody down.
But as the groups got bigger and bigger, the amount of time spent in grooming activities also had to be __55__ to maintain its effectiveness. Clearly, a more __56__ kind of grooming was needed, and thus language evolved as a kind of vocal（有声的）grooming which allowed humans to develop relationship with ever-larger groups by exchanging information over a wider network of individuals than would be possible by one-to-one __57__ contact.
43. A. claim B. description C. gossip D. language
44. A. occasionally B. habitually C. independently D. originally
45. A. social B. political C. historical D. cultural
46. A. admirers B. masters C. users D. wasters
47. A. issues B. problems C. facts D. headlines
48. A. confirms B. rejects C. outlines D. broadens
49. A. for instance B. in addition C. on the contrary D. as a result
50. A. motivation B. appearance C. emotion D. behaviour
51. A. attack B. contact C. respect D. assistance
52. A. recalls B. denies C. concludes D. admits
53. A. prospect B. responsibility C. leadership D. protection
54. A. measure B. show C. maintain D. reduce
55. A. saved B. extended C. consumed D. gained
56. A. common B. efficient C. scientific D. thoughtful
57. A. indirect B. daily C. physical D. secret
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Dear Alcohol,
You’ve been around forever. I can remember all the pain you’ve caused for me.
Do you remember the night you almost took my father’s life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. He’s addicted to you, to the way you promise to rid him of his problems only to cause more of them. You just sat back and laughed as his car went spinning through the street, crashing into two other cars. He wasn’t the only one hurt by you that night.
Do you remember the night of my first high school party? You were there. My friends were intrigued by you. They treated you as if they were never going to see you again, drinking all of you that they could. I spent two hours that night helping my friends who had fallen completely. “I’m so embarrassed,” they said as I held their hair back so that they could vomit. “I’m sorry,” they said when I called taxies for them, walking them out and paying the driver in advance. “This won’t happen again,” they said as they were sent to the hospital to have their stomachs pumped. Two 15-year-old girls slept in hospital beds that night thanks to you.
Do you remember the night when you took advantage of my 17-year-old neighbor who had to drive to pick up his sister from her dance lessons? Do you know how we all felt when he hit another car and killed the two people in the other car? He died the next morning too. His sister walked home from her dance lesson, and passed police cars and a crowd of people gathering on the sidewalk just two blocks away from the dance studio. She didn’t realize her brother was in the midst of it all. She never saw him again. And it’s all your fault.
I wish you’d walk out of my life forever. I don’t want anything to do with you. Look at all the pain you’ve caused. Sure, you’ve made people happy too from time to time. But the damage you’ve caused in the lives of millions is inexcusable. Stop luring (引诱) in the people I love. Stop hurting me, please.
Sincerely,
Me
58. What is author’s purpose in writing to alcohol?
A．To introduce Mr. Alcohol to the readers
B．To describe the harm alcohol did to his family.
C．To show how much alcohol can hurt people.
D．To show the great fun that alcohol can bring to people’s life.
59. What did alcohol do to the author’s father?
A．It took his life away one night.
B．It helped to get rid of his problems
C．It pushed him to hurt others when driving.
D．It got him seriously injured in a car accident.
60. The underlined phrase “were intrigued by” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A．were familiar with B．were curious about
C．were disappointed with D．were satisfied with
61. What is the tone of the article?
A．Critical. B．Doubtful. C．Unconcerned. D．Humorous.
(B)
62. In the film review, what is Paragraph A mainly about?
A. The introduction to the leading roles. B. The writer’s opinion of acting.
C. The writer’s comments on the story. D. The background information.
63. According to the film review, “the monster” (Paragraph B) refers to _____.
A. a gun-crazy hunter B. a brainy dog C. a scary rabbit D. a giant vegetable
64. Which of the following is a reason why the writer recommends the film?
A. It’s full of wit and humour.
B. Its characters show feelings without words.
C. It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis.
D. It is about the peaceful relationship between man and animals.
(C)
For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who are amusic are born without the ability to appreciate music or recognize musical notes (音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two-songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are far apart on the musical scale.
As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their ability to enjoy music sets them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to understand what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.
Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complicated, and it doesn’t involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t sec certain colors.
Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed (诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No thanks. I’m amusic,’” says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”
65. Which of the following is true of amusics?
A. Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them.
B. They love places where they are likely to hear music.
C. They can easily tell two different songs apart.
D. Their situation is well understood by musicians.
66. According to paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who _____.
A. dislikes listening to speeches B. can hear anything nonmusical
C. has a hearing problem D. lacks a complicated hearing system
67. In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that _____.
A. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier
B. she were seventeen years old rather than seventy
C. her problem could be easily explained
D. she were able to meet other amusics
68. What is the passage mainly concerned with?
A. Amusics’ strange behaviours. B. Some people’s inability to enjoy music.
C. Musical talent and brain structure. D. Identification and treatment of amusics.
IV. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
他发现要满足不同兴趣的人们的需求是很难的。（meet）
你能否在招聘面试中成功取决于你准备得如何。（depend）
正是这个鼓舞人心的演讲才使人们意识到他们应该把更多的重点放在艺术教育上。(It)
V．Guided Writing
72. Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instruction given below.
如今越来越多的人从电子媒体获取信息，那么传统的大众媒体如报纸、杂志会被取代吗？请简述你的观点，并说明理由。
北虹高级中学2018学年第二学期期末考试 2019.6
高一年级英语试卷参考答案及评分标准
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. D
11. B 12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A 16. C 17. D
18. who 19. that 20. when 21. the most successful 22. that 23. what 24. so that 25. have been inspired 26. losing 27. to keep
28-33 AEGFDH
34-42 FBICD JEGA
43-57. C B A D A B C D A C D D B B C
58-68 CDBA DCA ACAB
69 (3分) He found/finds it difficult to meet the needs/demands of people with a variety of/ different interests.
70. (4分) Whether you can succeed / be successful / achieve success in the job interview depends on how well you are prepared.
71. (4分) It is the inspiring speeches that makes people realize/ aware that they should put more emphasis on art education.
听力文字：
Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. W: I’d like to get the flat tire changed and have a thorough check-up on the engine.
M: No problem. I’ll call you when it’s all done.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
2. M: Excuse me, but do you have a single room with bath for tonight and tomorrow night?
W: Well, sir, we haven’t any singles left. But we can let you have a twin-bedded room for the same price.
Q: What’s the woman’s job?
3. W: Where do you want me to drop you off?
M: Right here is fine.
Q: What will the man probably do next?
4. M: It’s 5 to 10. We can get to the station in another half an hour.
W: I’m glad we won’t miss the train this time.
Q: When will they be at the railway station?
5. M: Gary insists on buying the food for the picnic.
W: That’s pretty generous. But shouldn’t we at least offer to share the expense?
Q: What does the woman suggest they do?
6. M: Hello, this is Dr. Martin from the Emergency Department. I have a male patient with a broken ankle.
W: Oh, we have one bed available in ward 3. Send him here and I will take care of him.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
7. W: Congratulations, Tom. I heard you got a job with the Wilson Company.
M: Hmm, thanks, Professor Watts. But all I’ve got so far is only an interview next week.
Q: What does the man imply?
8. W: Ever since your girlfriend moved to Bridgeport, you are always driving there. How many trips a week do you make?
M: I have lost count. But I can do it with my eyes closed.
Q: What does the man mean?
9. W: My brother is coming this weekend and we can dine out on Saturday night. Any suggestions?
M: I don’t know the restaurants around here that well. You know a better place to go than me.
Q: What does the man mean?
10. M: Good news. I’m not going to need surgery after all. The doctor says I can start working out again soon. And maybe play soccer again in a few weeks.
W: Terrific. It would be great if you could get back in shape in time for the national championship.
Q: What does the woman mean?
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
People in Norway are the happiest in the world. That finding comes from the 2017 World Happiness Report.
Over 1,000 individuals were asked to rate their own happiness levels on a scale of 1-to-10. People in Norway had an average happiness rating of 7.537. That is just a little higher than people in Denmark, with a rating of 7.522.
The report shows the six happiest countries are all in northern Europe. Norway had been the fourth happiest country last year, while Denmark was rated number one.
This year, Canada is the seventh happiest, while New Zealand and Australia are in eighth and ninth place.
The United States came in 14th place, with a happiness rating of 6.993. That is one step lower than last year.
The report said the least happy country was the Central African Republic, one of the poorest areas in the world.
While the study’s question is simple, the social scientists worked hard to understand why some people feel happy, and others do not. They decided six factors were partly responsible for one’s happiness. The six were: national wealth, length of life, honesty in government, freedom to make life choices, generosity and having a strong social network.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
11. Which country was the happiest country last year?
12. According to the social scientists, which situation may contribute to one’s happiness?
13. What can be learned from the passage?
Questions 14 through 17 are based on the following passage.
You are entering the workplace with a special kind of enthusiasm. I love it. But, there is one piece of advice I wish someone would have told me at your age: your learning has just begun.
Your first job may not be attractive, and you may be surprised how little it has to do with what you learned in college, but pay attention — you will do your most intense learning here. Your first few positions will help create a foundation of knowledge and experience that will significantly influence the rest of your career.
You may even be asked to do a job that doesn’t agree with your “5-year plan”. Take the job. If you love it, you may find a new path. If you don’t, you can still take away plenty of useful knowledge.
You may make mistakes. And I hope you do, because even greater learning will come from your mistakes! When you first enter the workforce, you typically take on positions where the consequences of your errors are less severe than later in your career. So be brave, take risks and allow yourself to fail a bit.
Finally, remember that your career is in your hands. Pursue your unique passions and dreams and make your own path.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
14. Whom is the passage aimed at?
15. What does the speaker mainly want to tell us?
16. Which of the following might the speaker agree with?
17. What might be the speaker’s advice if you can only get a job you don’t really want?
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. In a bank. B. In a hospital. C. In a garage. D. In a store.
2. A. Office secretary. B. Hotel receptionist.
C. Restaurant waitress. D. Travel agency clerk.
3. A. Take his coat off. B. Get out of the car.
C. Make a right turn. D. Pay the parking fine.
4. A. At 10:25. B. At 10:05. C. At 9:55. D. At 5:10.
5. A. Pay for some of the food. B. Thank Gary for his generous offer.
C. Choose their own food. D. Treat Gary to dinner some other time.
6. A. Operating on a patient. B. Giving first-aid to a patient.
C. Arranging a bed for a patient. D. Looking for an available doctor.
7. A. The job is unsettled. B. He’s eager to start his new job.
C. His job starts next week. D. The job interview will go well.
8. A. He doesn’t want to drive any more. B. The road to Bridgeport has just closed.
C. It doesn’t take long to go to Bridgeport. D. He is familiar with every part of the drive.
9. A. He already has plans for Saturday night.
B. He will make a reservation at the restaurant.
C. The woman should ask her brother for a suggestion.
D. The woman should decide where to eat on Saturday.
10. A. The championship will help him to keep in shape.
B. She is sure the man will win back the championship.
C. The championship is to be put off until a few weeks later.
D. She wishes the man to be able to attend the championship.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following news.
11. A. Norway. B. Denmark. C. Canada. D. New Zealand.
12. A. People can lengthen their life B. People are honest with each other.
C. The country is strong enough. D. People are free to choose their life.
13. A. The happiness rating of the USA ranked 15th last year.
B. People in Europe are the happiest around the world.
C. National poverty can make its people unhappy.
D. The least happy country is South Africa.
Questions 14 through 17 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Unlucky people who have just lost their jobs.
B. Young people who are beginning their careers.
C. College students who are doing voluntary work.
D. Inefficient employees who often make mistakes.
15. A. Learning in a workplace is crucial. B. Knowledge is important in finding a job.
C. Enthusiasm is essential for one’s career. D. Making mistakes in work is unavoidable.
16. A. Errors in work won’t cause severe consequences.
B. It is a golden rule to be careful not to fail in work.
C. It is you yourself who are able to control your career.
D. Your first jobs can’t help your career unless attractive.
17. A. To make a “five-year plan”.
B. To give it up and continue your study.
C. To assume that you actually love it.
D. To accept it and try to learn something useful.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
How Steven Spielberg Stays Inspired
Ask a young person who the greatest American film director is, and you may get the answer Steven Spielberg, (18)________ has certainly made more successful films than any other director in the West.
Spielberg was born in America in 1946. What he impressed others most was (19)________ he had unusual abilities when he was very young: completing his first 15-minute home movie at 13. He earned $100 at the age of 16, (20)________ he made a 135-minute home movie called Firelight and it was shown at a local cinema.
A Hollywood film studio employed Spielberg to make a full-length film Sugarland Express on discovering his talent for movie-making. His next film was Jaws, a film about a shark that ate people. This was one of (21)________ (successful) films of all times. He received the Award for lifetime achievement at the Golden Globes (金球奖) in 2009.
Despite all his outstanding achievements in his field, some of his films have been less successful in the last fifteen years. But people can never deny the fact (22)________ he, more than anyone else in the history of films, understands the meaning of the word “entertainment”.
Now, Spielberg’s role as a father of seven has taught him a great deal about (23)________ makes a good story — at bedtime and otherwise. When his kids were growing up, he’d tell them stories every night (24)________ ________ he could stay active in film-making.
“In the past few years, I (25)________ (inspire) by everybody who makes a good movie,” Spielberg said.” “I can’t risk (26)________ (lose) my followers’ passion for film.” Also, he owes (归因) his success to his attempt (27)________ (keep) working and so he looks to his contemporaries (同时代的人) for that kind of ... current inspiration.
Section B
Directions: Complete the following sentences and passage by using the words or expressions in the box. Each can only be used once. Note that there is more word or expressions than you need.
(A)
A. on behalf of B. aroused concern about C. subscribed to D. informed of
E. insisted on F. spared no effort G.at a loss H. well received
28. He has a particular assistant to deal with the troubling visitors _______________ him.
29. I __________________ his giving me a straight answer about who would compete in the Olympics.
30. His comments about our work left us ______________.
31. The football players __________________ to win the game and so they did.
32. Modern media keep us _______________ happenings around the world.
33. The film was _____________by critics, but people in the city didn’t like it at all.
(B)
A. access B. surrounded C. remains D. contains E. located
F. trend G. magnificent H. maintain I. historical J attractions
There are a few gorgeous island countries in the world that are definitely worth visiting. Although there are many beautiful countries in the world to visit, it has recently been a __34__ for many Chinese to visit island countries during their holidays. So take a look at these island countries in the world, which everyone should certainly visit at least once in lifetime.
Malta is a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, which has a rich history and a variety of culture. In fact, there are plenty of interesting things to see and to do in Malta and this island country, __35__ by lots of mysterious hidden coves (小海湾), it has something for everyone. The __36__ part of Malta has incredible architecture, great walled cities, and many underground __37__ to explore.
The Philippines is one of the most beautiful and best island countries The Philippines __38__ over 7,000 islands and all of them are beautiful and unique in their own way. There are many wonderful tourist __39__ including Mayon Volcano (火山), the Chocolate Hills and many more. The country also offers plenty of interesting activities for you to experience, such as diving, climbing, camping and many others.
The Maldives is not only one of the most beautiful island countries, it is also one of the most popular honeymoon destinations. The Maldives, __40__ in the middle of the Indian Ocean, is made up of an entire series of incredible ancient coral reefs (珊瑚礁) that grew up along the sides of ancient volcanoes. There is a __41__ ocean, with fascinating beaches and luxury resorts (豪华度假区). You can now have easy __42__ to Maldives by air, and there are luxury hotels of various styles on different islands.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B. C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Research has shown that two-thirds of human conversation is taken up not with discussion of the cultural or political problems of the day, not heated debates about films we've just watched or books we've just finished reading, but plain and simple __43__.
Language is our greatest treasure as a species, and what do we __44__ do with it? We gossip. About others' behaviour and private lives, such as who's doing what with whom, who's in and who's out-and why; how to deal with difficult __45__ situations involving children, lovers, and colleagues.
So why are we keen on gossiping? Are we just natural __46__, of both time and words? Or do we talk a lot about nothing in particular simply to avoid facing up to the really important issues of life? It's not the case according to Professor Robin Dunbar. In fact, in his latest book, Grooming, Gossip and the Evolution of Language, the psychologist says gossip is one of these really vital __47__.
Dunbar __48__ the traditional view that language was developed by the men at the early stage of social development in order to organize their manly hunting activities more effectively. Instead, he suggests that language evolved among women. We don't spend two-thirds of our time gossiping just because we can talk, argues Dunbar—__49__, he goes on to say, language evolved specifically to allow us to gossip.
Dunbar arrived at his cheery theory by studying the __50__ of the higher primates（灵长类动物）like monkeys. By means of grooming--cleaning the fur by brushing it, monkeys form groups with other individuals on whom they can rely for support in the event of some kind of conflict within the group or__51__ from outside it.
As we human beings evolve from a particular branch of the primate family, Dunbar __52__ that at one time in our history we did much the same. Grouping together made sense because the bigger the group, the greater the __53__ it provided; on the other hand, the bigger the group, the greater the stresses of living close to others. Grooming helped to __54__ the pressure and calm everybody down.
But as the groups got bigger and bigger, the amount of time spent in grooming activities also had to be __55__ to maintain its effectiveness. Clearly, a more __56__ kind of grooming was needed, and thus language evolved as a kind of vocal（有声的）grooming which allowed humans to develop relationship with ever-larger groups by exchanging information over a wider network of individuals than would be possible by one-to-one __57__ contact.
43. A. claim B. description C. gossip D. language
44. A. occasionally B. habitually C. independently D. originally
45. A. social B. political C. historical D. cultural
46. A. admirers B. masters C. users D. wasters
47. A. issues B. problems C. facts D. headlines
48. A. confirms B. rejects C. outlines D. broadens
49. A. for instance B. in addition C. on the contrary D. as a result
50. A. motivation B. appearance C. emotion D. behaviour
51. A. attack B. contact C. respect D. assistance
52. A. recalls B. denies C. concludes D. admits
53. A. prospect B. responsibility C. leadership D. protection
54. A. measure B. show C. maintain D. reduce
55. A. saved B. extended C. consumed D. gained
56. A. common B. efficient C. scientific D. thoughtful
57. A. indirect B. daily C. physical D. secret
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Dear Alcohol,
You’ve been around forever. I can remember all the pain you’ve caused for me.
Do you remember the night you almost took my father’s life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. He’s addicted to you, to the way you promise to rid him of his problems only to cause more of them. You just sat back and laughed as his car went spinning through the street, crashing into two other cars. He wasn’t the only one hurt by you that night.
Do you remember the night of my first high school party? You were there. My friends were intrigued by you. They treated you as if they were never going to see you again, drinking all of you that they could. I spent two hours that night helping my friends who had fallen completely. “I’m so embarrassed,” they said as I held their hair back so that they could vomit. “I’m sorry,” they said when I called taxies for them, walking them out and paying the driver in advance. “This won’t happen again,” they said as they were sent to the hospital to have their stomachs pumped. Two 15-year-old girls slept in hospital beds that night thanks to you.
Do you remember the night when you took advantage of my 17-year-old neighbor who had to drive to pick up his sister from her dance lessons? Do you know how we all felt when he hit another car and killed the two people in the other car? He died the next morning too. His sister walked home from her dance lesson, and passed police cars and a crowd of people gathering on the sidewalk just two blocks away from the dance studio. She didn’t realize her brother was in the midst of it all. She never saw him again. And it’s all your fault.
I wish you’d walk out of my life forever. I don’t want anything to do with you. Look at all the pain you’ve caused. Sure, you’ve made people happy too from time to time. But the damage you’ve caused in the lives of millions is inexcusable. Stop luring (引诱) in the people I love. Stop hurting me, please.
Sincerely,
Me
58. What is author’s purpose in writing to alcohol?
A．To introduce Mr. Alcohol to the readers
B．To describe the harm alcohol did to his family.
C．To show how much alcohol can hurt people.
D．To show the great fun that alcohol can bring to people’s life.
59. What did alcohol do to the author’s father?
A．It took his life away one night.
B．It helped to get rid of his problems
C．It pushed him to hurt others when driving.
D．It got him seriously injured in a car accident.
60. The underlined phrase “were intrigued by” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A．were familiar with B．were curious about
C．were disappointed with D．were satisfied with
61. What is the tone of the article?
A．Critical. B．Doubtful. C．Unconcerned. D．Humorous.
(B)
62. In the film review, what is Paragraph A mainly about?
A. The introduction to the leading roles. B. The writer’s opinion of acting.
C. The writer’s comments on the story. D. The background information.
63. According to the film review, “the monster” (Paragraph B) refers to _____.
A. a gun-crazy hunter B. a brainy dog C. a scary rabbit D. a giant vegetable
64. Which of the following is a reason why the writer recommends the film?
A. It’s full of wit and humour.
B. Its characters show feelings without words.
C. It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis.
D. It is about the peaceful relationship between man and animals.
(C)
For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who are amusic are born without the ability to appreciate music or recognize musical notes (音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two-songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are far apart on the musical scale.
As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their ability to enjoy music sets them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to understand what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.
Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complicated, and it doesn’t involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t sec certain colors.
Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed (诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No thanks. I’m amusic,’” says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”
65. Which of the following is true of amusics?
A. Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them.
B. They love places where they are likely to hear music.
C. They can easily tell two different songs apart.
D. Their situation is well understood by musicians.
66. According to paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who _____.
A. dislikes listening to speeches B. can hear anything nonmusical
C. has a hearing problem D. lacks a complicated hearing system
67. In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that _____.
A. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier
B. she were seventeen years old rather than seventy
C. her problem could be easily explained
D. she were able to meet other amusics
68. What is the passage mainly concerned with?
A. Amusics’ strange behaviours. B. Some people’s inability to enjoy music.
C. Musical talent and brain structure. D. Identification and treatment of amusics.
IV. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
他发现要满足不同兴趣的人们的需求是很难的。（meet）
你能否在招聘面试中成功取决于你准备得如何。（depend）
正是这个鼓舞人心的演讲才使人们意识到他们应该把更多的重点放在艺术教育上。(It)
V．Guided Writing
72. Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instruction given below.
如今越来越多的人从电子媒体获取信息，那么传统的大众媒体如报纸、杂志会被取代吗？请简述你的观点，并说明理由。
北虹高级中学2018学年第二学期期末考试 2019.6
高一年级英语试卷参考答案及评分标准
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. D
11. B 12. D 13. C 14. B 15. A 16. C 17. D
18. who 19. that 20. when 21. the most successful 22. that 23. what 24. so that 25. have been inspired 26. losing 27. to keep
28-33 AEGFDH
34-42 FBICD JEGA
43-57. C B A D A B C D A C D D B B C
58-68 CDBA DCA ACAB
69 (3分) He found/finds it difficult to meet the needs/demands of people with a variety of/ different interests.
70. (4分) Whether you can succeed / be successful / achieve success in the job interview depends on how well you are prepared.
71. (4分) It is the inspiring speeches that makes people realize/ aware that they should put more emphasis on art education.
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Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. W: I’d like to get the flat tire changed and have a thorough check-up on the engine.
M: No problem. I’ll call you when it’s all done.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
2. M: Excuse me, but do you have a single room with bath for tonight and tomorrow night?
W: Well, sir, we haven’t any singles left. But we can let you have a twin-bedded room for the same price.
Q: What’s the woman’s job?
3. W: Where do you want me to drop you off?
M: Right here is fine.
Q: What will the man probably do next?
4. M: It’s 5 to 10. We can get to the station in another half an hour.
W: I’m glad we won’t miss the train this time.
Q: When will they be at the railway station?
5. M: Gary insists on buying the food for the picnic.
W: That’s pretty generous. But shouldn’t we at least offer to share the expense?
Q: What does the woman suggest they do?
6. M: Hello, this is Dr. Martin from the Emergency Department. I have a male patient with a broken ankle.
W: Oh, we have one bed available in ward 3. Send him here and I will take care of him.
Q: What are the speakers talking about?
7. W: Congratulations, Tom. I heard you got a job with the Wilson Company.
M: Hmm, thanks, Professor Watts. But all I’ve got so far is only an interview next week.
Q: What does the man imply?
8. W: Ever since your girlfriend moved to Bridgeport, you are always driving there. How many trips a week do you make?
M: I have lost count. But I can do it with my eyes closed.
Q: What does the man mean?
9. W: My brother is coming this weekend and we can dine out on Saturday night. Any suggestions?
M: I don’t know the restaurants around here that well. You know a better place to go than me.
Q: What does the man mean?
10. M: Good news. I’m not going to need surgery after all. The doctor says I can start working out again soon. And maybe play soccer again in a few weeks.
W: Terrific. It would be great if you could get back in shape in time for the national championship.
Q: What does the woman mean?
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
People in Norway are the happiest in the world. That finding comes from the 2017 World Happiness Report.
Over 1,000 individuals were asked to rate their own happiness levels on a scale of 1-to-10. People in Norway had an average happiness rating of 7.537. That is just a little higher than people in Denmark, with a rating of 7.522.
The report shows the six happiest countries are all in northern Europe. Norway had been the fourth happiest country last year, while Denmark was rated number one.
This year, Canada is the seventh happiest, while New Zealand and Australia are in eighth and ninth place.
The United States came in 14th place, with a happiness rating of 6.993. That is one step lower than last year.
The report said the least happy country was the Central African Republic, one of the poorest areas in the world.
While the study’s question is simple, the social scientists worked hard to understand why some people feel happy, and others do not. They decided six factors were partly responsible for one’s happiness. The six were: national wealth, length of life, honesty in government, freedom to make life choices, generosity and having a strong social network.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
11. Which country was the happiest country last year?
12. According to the social scientists, which situation may contribute to one’s happiness?
13. What can be learned from the passage?
Questions 14 through 17 are based on the following passage.
You are entering the workplace with a special kind of enthusiasm. I love it. But, there is one piece of advice I wish someone would have told me at your age: your learning has just begun.
Your first job may not be attractive, and you may be surprised how little it has to do with what you learned in college, but pay attention — you will do your most intense learning here. Your first few positions will help create a foundation of knowledge and experience that will significantly influence the rest of your career.
You may even be asked to do a job that doesn’t agree with your “5-year plan”. Take the job. If you love it, you may find a new path. If you don’t, you can still take away plenty of useful knowledge.
You may make mistakes. And I hope you do, because even greater learning will come from your mistakes! When you first enter the workforce, you typically take on positions where the consequences of your errors are less severe than later in your career. So be brave, take risks and allow yourself to fail a bit.
Finally, remember that your career is in your hands. Pursue your unique passions and dreams and make your own path.
(Now listen again, please)
Questions:
14. Whom is the passage aimed at?
15. What does the speaker mainly want to tell us?
16. Which of the following might the speaker agree with?
17. What might be the speaker’s advice if you can only get a job you don’t really want?
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