上海市建平中学2017-2018学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
高一英语期中测试I. Section A: Listening ComprehensionDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear one conversation and one passage. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the conversation or passage TWICE while the questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your answer sheet.Questions 1 through 4 are based on the following passage1. A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five2. A. A profit-making private school.B. A non-profit-making independent school.C. A state school that is funded by non-governmental sources.D. A secondary school that is open to the majority of British students.3. A. Many children are no longer placed in schools according to their academic abilities.B. Many children can afford to study in private schools, as they become part of the state system.C. Children from wealthy families no longer choose to study in public schools.D. Cleverer children will be sent to the best private schools in the country for a better development.4. A. Clever and less bright children will mix well with each other.B. School authorities will receive more funds from the government.C. Most students will do well in their entrance examination for the higher education.D. Every child will have an equal opportunity to go on to higher education.Questions 5 through 8 are based on the following passage5. A. One that is unabridged(未删减的) with detailed definitions.B. One that contains fewer words and emphasizes special words.C. One that contains a broad range of words in common usage.D. One that covers several volumes and has extensive word histories6. A. The New Oxford Picture DictionaryB. The American Heritage DictionaryC. The Dictionary of Legal TermsD. The Drinking Water Dictionary7. A. It lists abbreviations, proper nouns, and tables of measures.B. It is an unabridged edition providing as many as 500,000 entries.C. It was randomly compiled and contains as many foreign words as possible.D. It provides detailed information of famous people and places.8. A. A school dictionary. B. A college dictionary.C. A general dictionary.D. A specialized dictionary.II. GrammarSection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.9. —Has your father finished writing his report yet?—I don’t know, but he ________ it this morning.A. wroteB. has writtenC. had writtenD. was writing10. Doctors say that _______________ to sunlight for a long time is harmful to one’s skin.A. exposedB. exposingC. being exposedD. to expose11. Americans like standing two to four feet away from people when they talk or wait in line. ________, Asians stand much closer.A. On the contraryB. As a resultC. In contrastD. In addition12. _______ on the computers, and you __________ informed of the news worldwide right away.A.Turn….will beB. Turning….areC. To turn….willD. Having turned….are13. ________ all the inventors have ____ common is that they are curious about the things around.A.What…..inB. Where….a sC. Where….inD. What…. with14. Government reports and most business letters are the main situations _________ formal language is used.A. whenB. whatC. whereD. thatSection BDirection: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.Nearly 135,000 people on the Indonesian island of Bali have left their homes after warnings that the Mount Agung volcano could erupt at any time.Blowing white smoke, Mount Agung is sending fright throughout the area. Its alert status (15)______ (raise) to the highest level. Villagers (16)______(live) beneath the volcano have takenshelter in temporary evacuation centers. Plentiful stocks of food, water, medicines and other supplies have been prepared.One farmer expressed his concern that lava could destroy his house and farm. Apart from villagers, there are around 30,000 cattle within the danger zone around the volcano. Efforts are being made to evacuate(疏散，撤退) the livestock as much as possible (17)_____ it is an important source of income for many residents.Indonesia has nearly 130 active volcanoes, more than any other country. Many of these show high levels of activity, but it can be weeks or even months (18) _____ an actual eruption takes place.Bali is famous for its beaches and temples. It (19)_____(witness) millions of visitors over the past three years, mainly from China, Australia and Japan. (20)_____ _____ the threatening volcano, several countries have issued travel warnings against the Indonesian island. Some tourists are now having a second thoughts about their holiday plans.III. VocabularySection ADirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is two word more than you need.Since the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals in 2014, tremendous progress has been made in health, education and employment. However, progress in other areas has been slow. So, what is 21 progress? Two key factors are unequal 22 to education and discrimination in employment. Sometimes, girl must overcome enormous barriers just to attend school. In some countries like Ghana, school fees can be 23 for the poor. When 24 with this dilemma, the father, who usually makes the important family decisions, will usually sent a son to school over a daughter, even if the daughter is more ___25___ capable. As for employment, women can be passed over with the reason that if they get married or pregnant, they will be less reliable or productive.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the proper form of the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.26.I had intended to go to your party yesterday but a(n) 26 guest visited me.27.The students’ union is fundraising for the 27 of a historical building on the campus.28.If a couple has had everything when they get 28 , what should they expect in the future?29.The construction of two major high ways has made the once isolated village 29 to visitors.30.Our English courses are intended to help students develop a(n) 30 of poetry and literature.31.Let your child know that no one else should ever touch them without their 31 .IV. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: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.Which is more important when designing a building:beauty or function?At the start of the twentieth century, Louis Sullivan, one of the creators of modern architecture, said that ‘form follows function’. ‘Functionalism’ is used to describe the idea behind architecture which primarily focuses on the ___32____ of a building. However, many people ____33___ this and feel that beauty is a more important factor in architectural design. In the modern world, it seems that most architects ___34____ both ideas: aiming to create buildings which are both functional and beautiful.The reason for creating a building in the first place is clearly very important. ___35____, when building an airport terminal, you need to think of the ____36___ of passengers as well as planes. Passengers want to get to their plane as quickly as they can, and planes need to be parked in the most efficient way possible. As such, many airport terminals have a circular shape withsatellite areas. Each type of building has a different function and hence a different ___37____.____38___, however, is also clearly important when constructing a building. Living or working in an ugly place creates a(n) ___39____ and uninspiring environment. ____40___, an attractive building can make people feel happier and increase their motivation to work. There is also a wider responsibility to society which architects have to consider. Beautiful, well-constructed buildings are a(n) ___41____ of a civilized society and reflect well on the business or reputation of the owner. Ugly public buildings, however, can project a negative image of the organization.In theory, there seems to be no reason why architecture cannot be both functional and beautiful. Yet ___42____, this can cause problems. The Modern International style of the 1920s and 1930s, an example of which is the Guggenheim Museum in New York, was supposed to combine beauty with function. Many consider the museum’s white spiral ramp beautiful, but there have been ____43___ that it is impractical, as it is difficult to stand back to view the art. Also, the ramp is so narrow that it can become ___44____. It seems that even this celebrated design has ___45____ with functionality.If architects focus only on function, buildings may be cold, ugly and uninteresting. On the other hand, if they focus only on making it look beautiful, the building may be completely impractical. Therefore, ___46____ these two ideas is necessary to create the perfect piece of architecture.32. A. budget B. punctuality C. purpose D. structure33. A. react to B. cope with C. disagree with D. suffer from34. A. share B. combine C. offer D. process35. A. As a result B. In addition C. For instance D. On the contrary36. A. chances B. packages C. customs D. needs37. A. price B. form C. origin D. position38. A. Emphasis B. Convenience C. Beauty D. Vagueness39. A. fatal B. brutal C. specific D. depressing40. A. In contrast B. Similarly C. On one hand D. Step by step41. A. variety B. potential C. symbol D. worship42. A. in case B. in all C. in practice D. in total43. A. complaints B. attitudes C. coincidence D. demonstrations44. A. excessive B. overcrowded C. intentional D. evident45. A. objections B. hesitations C. problems D. challenges46. A. blending B. recollecting C. classifying D. enduringSection BDirection: 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 read.(A)Proudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had slaved over, hoping to hide myself. “What could be causing everyone to act this way?”Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real task I received in my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this fellow, it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, while the other led some sort of army across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice: flip (掷) a coin. Heads—the commander, and tails—the peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver.Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, burning to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it all became clear, “My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolution.” The whole world became quiet! How could I know that she meant that George Washington?Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster’s office with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet!47. What did the author’s classmates think about his report?A．Incredible. B．Funny. C．Boring. D．Puzzling.48. Why was the author confused about the task?A．He was unfamiliar with American history.B．He followed the advice and flipped a coin.C．He forgot his teacher’s instruction.D．He didn’t know why the teacher gave such a task.49. The underlined word “burning” in Para. 3 probably mean s _______.A．annoyed B．ashamed C．ready D．eager50. In the end, the author turned things around _______.A．by redoing his task B．through his own effortsC．with the help of his grandfather D．under the guidance of his headmaster(B)King’s Colleg e Summer SchoolKing’s College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also51. You can most probably read the text in _____.A. a newspaperB. a travel guideC. a textbookD. a telephone book52. Which of the following is true about King’s College Summer School?A. Only top students can take part in the program.B. King' s College Summer School is run every other year.C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.D. Only the teachers of King’s College give courses.53. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _____.A. $200B. $400C. $500D. $90054. What information can you get from the text?A. The program will last two months.B. You can write to Thompson only in English.C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.(C)If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.The study also found the effect is greater when the younger people learn a second language.A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals”who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.Scans showed that grey matter density (密度) in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference.“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,” said the scientists. It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible,” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and thirty-four. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.55. The main subject talked about in this passage is ________.A. science on learning a second languageB. man’s ability of learning a second languageC. that language can help brain powerD. language learning and maths study56. The underlined word “bilingual” probably means _______.A. a researcher on language learningB. a second language learnerC. a person who can speak two languagesD. an active language learner57. We may know from the scientific findings that ________.A. the earlier you start to learn a second language, the higher the grey matter density isB. there is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesn’t know a second languageC. the experience of learning a second language has bad effect on people’s brainD. the ability of learning a second language is changing all the time58. In the last two paragraphs, the author wants to tell us that _________.A. learning a second language is the same as studying mathsB. early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in studying other subjectsC. Italian is the best choice for you as a second languageD. you’d better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second languageV. TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.人们普遍认为违规者应该受到惩罚。
上海市建平中学2017-2018学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
高一英语期中测试出卷人: William, GW 审卷：CalvinI. Section A: Listening ComprehensionDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear one conversation and one passage. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the conversation or passage TWICE while the questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your answer sheet.Questions 1 through 4 are based on the following passage1. A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five2. A. A profit-making private school.B. A non-profit-making independent school.C. A state school that is funded by non-governmental sources.D. A secondary school that is open to the majority of British students.3. A. Many children are no longer placed in schools according to their academic abilities.B. Many children can afford to study in private schools, as they become part of the state system.C. Children from wealthy families no longer choose to study in public schools.D. Cleverer children will be sent to the best private schools in the country fora better development.4. A. Clever and less bright children will mix well with each other.B. School authorities will receive more funds from the government.C. Most students will do well in their entrance examination for the higher education.D. Every child will have an equal opportunity to go on to higher education.Questions 5 through 8 are based on the following passage5. A. One that is unabridged(未删减的) with detailed definitions.B. One that contains fewer words and emphasizes special words.C. One that contains a broad range of words in common usage.D. One that covers several volumes and has extensive word histories6. A. The New Oxford Picture DictionaryB. The American Heritage DictionaryC. The Dictionary of Legal TermsD. The Drinking Water Dictionary7. A. It lists abbreviations, proper nouns, and tables of measures.B. It is an unabridged edition providing as many as 500,000 entries.C. It was randomly compiled and contains as many foreign words as possible.D. It provides detailed information of famous people and places.8. A. A school dictionary. B. A college dictionary.C. A general dictionary.D. A specialized dictionary.II. GrammarSection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.9. —Has your father finished writing his report yet?—I don’t know, but he ________ it this morning.A. wroteB. has writtenC. had writtenD. was writing10. Doctors say that _______________ to sunlight for a long time is harmful to one’s skin.A. exposedB. exposingC. being exposedD. to expose11. Americans like standing two to four feet away from people when they talk or wait in line. ________, Asians stand much closer.A. On the contraryB. As a resultC. In contrastD. In addition12. _______ on the computers, and you __________ informed of the news worldwide right away.A.Turn….will beB. Turning….areC. To turn….willD. Havingturned….are13. ________ all the inventors have ____ common is that they are curious about the things around.A.What…..inB. Where….asC. Where….inD. What…. with14. Government reports and most business letters are the main situations _________ formal language is used.A. whenB. whatC. whereD. thatSection BDirection: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.Nearly 135,000 people on the Indonesian island of Bali have left their homes after warnings that the Mount Agung volcano could erupt at any time.Blowing white smoke, Mount Agung is sending fright throughout the area. Its alert status (15)______ (raise) to the highest level. Villagers (16)______(live) beneath the volcano have taken shelter in temporary evacuation centers. Plentiful stocks of food, water, medicines and other supplies have been prepared.One farmer expressed his concern that lava could destroy his house and farm. Apart from villagers, there are around 30,000 cattle within the danger zone around the volcano. Efforts are being made to evacuate(疏散，撤退) the livestock as much as possible (17)_____ it is an important source of income for many residents.Indonesia has nearly 130 active volcanoes, more than any other country. Many of these show high levels of activity, but it can be weeks or even months (18) _____ an actual eruption takes place.Bali is famous for its beaches and temples. It (19)_____(witness) millions of visitors over the past three years, mainly from China, Australia and Japan. (20)_____ _____ the threatening volcano, several countries have issued travel warnings against the Indonesian island. Some tourists are now having a second thoughts about their holiday plans.III. VocabularySection ADirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each wordcan only be used once. Note that there is two word more than you need.Since the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals in 2014, tremendous progress has been made in health, education and employment. However, progress in other areas has been slow. So, what is 21 progress? Two key factors are unequal 22 to education and discrimination in employment. Sometimes, girl must overcome enormous barriers just to attend school. In some countries like Ghana, school fees can be 23 for the poor. When 24 with this dilemma, the father, who usually makes the important family decisions, will usually sent a son to school over a daughter, even if the daughter is more ___25___ capable. As for employment, women can be passed over with the reason that if they get married or pregnant, they will be less reliable or productive.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the proper form of the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.26.I had intended to go to your party yesterday but a(n) 26 guest visited me.27.The students’ union is fundraising for the 27 of a historical building on the campus.28.If a couple has had everything when they get28 , what should they expect in the future?29.The construction of two major high ways has made the once isolated village 29 to visitors.30.Our English courses are intended to help students develop a(n) 30 of poetry and literature.31.Let your child know that no one else should ever touch them without their 31 .IV. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: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.Which is more important when designing a building:beauty or function?At the start of the twentieth century, Louis Sullivan, one of the creators of modern archite cture, said that ‘form follows function’. ‘Functionalism’ is used to describe the idea behind architecture which primarily focuses on the ___32____ of a building. However, many people ____33___ this and feel that beauty is a more important factor in architectural design. In the modern world, it seems that most architects ___34____ both ideas: aiming to create buildings which are both functional and beautiful.The reason for creating a building in the first place is clearly very important. ___35____, when building an airport terminal, you need to think of the ____36___ of passengers as well as planes. Passengers want to get to their plane as quickly as they can, and planes need to be parked in the most efficient way possible. As such, many airport terminals have a circular shape with satellite areas. Each type of building has a different function and hence a different ___37____.____38___, however, is also clearly important when constructing a building. Living or working in an ugly place creates a(n) ___39____ and uninspiring environment. ____40___, an attractive building can make people feel happier and increase their motivation to work. There is also a wider responsibility to society which architects have to consider. Beautiful, well-constructed buildings are a(n) ___41____ of a civilized society and reflect well on the business or reputation of the owner. Ugly public buildings, however, can project a negative image of the organization.In theory, there seems to be no reason why architecture cannot be both functional and beautiful. Yet ___42____, this can cause problems. The Modern International style of the 1920s and 1930s, an example of which is the Guggenheim Museum in New York, was supposed to combine beauty with function. Many consider the museum’s white spiral ramp beautiful, but there have been ____43___ that it is impractical, as it is difficult to stand back to view the art. Also, the ramp is so narrow that it can become ___44____. It seems that even this celebrated design has ___45____ with functionality.If architects focus only on function, buildings may be cold, ugly and uninteresting. On the other hand, if they focus only on making it look beautiful, the building may be completely impractical. Therefore, ___46____ these two ideas is necessary to create the perfect piece of architecture.32. A. budget B. punctuality C. purpose D. structure33. A. react to B. cope with C. disagree with D. suffer from34. A. share B. combine C. offer D. process35. A. As a result B. In addition C. For instance D. On the contrary36. A. chances B. packages C. customs D. needs37. A. price B. form C. origin D. position38. A. Emphasis B. Convenience C. Beauty D. Vagueness39. A. fatal B. brutal C. specific D. depressing40. A. In contrast B. Similarly C. On one hand D. Step by step41. A. variety B. potential C. symbol D. worship42. A. in case B. in all C. in practice D. in total43. A. complaints B. attitudes C. coincidence D. demonstrations44. A. excessive B. overcrowded C. intentional D. evident45. A. objections B. hesitations C. problems D. challenges46. A. blending B. recollecting C. classifying D. enduringSection BDirection: 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 read.(A)Proudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had slaved over, hoping to hide myself. “What could be causing everyone to act this way?”Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real task I received in my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this fellow, it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, while the other led some sort of army across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice: flip (掷) a coin. Heads—the commander, and tails—the peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver.Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, burning to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it all became clear, “My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolution.” The whole world became quiet! How could I know that she meant that George Washington?Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster’soffice with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet!47. What did the author’s classmates think about his report?A．Incredible. B．Funny. C．Boring. D．Puzzling.48. Why was the author confused about the task?A．He was unfamiliar with American history.B．He followed the advice and flipped a coin.C．He forgot his teacher’s instruction.D．He didn’t know why the teacher gave such a task.49. The underl ined word “burning” in Para. 3 probably means _______. A．annoyed B．ashamed C．ready D．eager50. In the end, the author turned things around _______.A．by redoing his task B．through his own effortsC．with the help of his grandfather D．under the guidance of his headmaster(B)King’s College Summer SchoolKing’s College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and ot her colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:51. You can most probably read the text in _____.A. a newspaperB. a travel guideC. a textbookD. a telephone book52. Which of the following is true about King’s College Summer School?A. Only top students can take part in the program.B. King' s College Summer School is run every other year.C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.D. Only the teachers of King’s College give courses.53. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _____.A. $200B. $400C. $500D. $90054. What information can you get from the text?A. The program will last two months.B. You can write to Thompson only in English.C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.(C)If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.The study also found the effect is greater when the younger people learn a second language. A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.Scans showed that grey matter density (密度) in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference.“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experienceof learning a second language,” said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexib le,” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and thirty-four. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.55. The main subject talked about in this passage is ________.A. science on learning a second languageB. man’s ability of learning a second languageC. that language can help brain powerD. language learning and maths study56. The underlined word “bilingual” probably means _______.A. a researcher on language learningB. a second language learnerC. a person who can speak two languagesD. an active language learner57. We may know from the scientific findings that ________.A. the earlier you start to learn a second language, the higher the grey matter density isB. there is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesn’t know a second languageC. the experience of learning a second language has bad effect on people’s brainD. the ability of learning a second language is changing all the time58. In the last two paragraphs, the author wants to tell us that _________.A. learning a second language is the same as studying mathsB. early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in studying other subjectsC. Italian is the best choice for you as a second languageD. you’d better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second languageV. TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.人们普遍认为违规者应该受到惩罚。
(完整版)【全国百强校】上海市建平中学2018届高三英语期中试卷及解析
2018届届建平中学高三英语期中试卷I. Listening Comprehension(略)II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20分)Section ADirections: 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.To have a fruitful discussion, teachers need to decide what seating arrangement is best for their own class and be prepared to experiment with different methods. (1) method is adopted, it should help and be productive of dialogue between children as well as between teacher and child. Within the physical setting, children and teachers should agree (2) a discussion takes place.Why are rules necessary for discussion? This may be a question to ask the children. If children are given freedom to talk, why are there rules that will restrict that freedom? The golden rule is of course that one’s own freedom (3) not interfere with the freedom of others. Individuals within a democratic community have equal rights. A child who talks all the time (4) (deny) the rights of others to be heard. Each person should be allowed an equal chance to speak and to put forward their own point of view and if we wish (5) (listen) to, then we should listen to others. There is no point giving a point of view (6) someone is listening. (7) of us are capable of listening to more than one person at a time, so another basic rule should be: only one person to speak at a time. Listening implies not only hearing the words but paying attention to the meaning of (8) is being said. This is not a natural thing for children to do. School is typically a place where children learn to listen to the teacher but not to each other. The skills of listening need to be practiced. The ideal discussion, (9) everyone listens to the speaker and then each is allowed to reply, is rare among adults, let alone children. It works (10)(well) when certain ground-rules for discussion are followed.【答案】1. Whichever2. how3. should4. denies5. to be listened6. unless7. None8. what9. in which10. better【解析】1. 考查让步状语从句。
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2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。
第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。
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。
When will the gym open?A. At 7:00 a.m.B. At 7:30 a.m.C. At 8:00 a.m.What does the woman think about the weather on Saturday?A. Warm and sunny.B. Sunny but windy.C. Windy a nd cold.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At the train station.B. At the airport.C. At the bus station.What will Elizabeth do in Paris?A. To meet Patrick.B. For her holiday.C. To p ick up Patrick.What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Strangers.B. Neighbors.C. Friends.第二节（共15题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面五段对话或独白。
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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
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2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共9页，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：1.考生务必将自己的姓名、考号用相应的笔填、涂在答题卡上。
2.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
3. 第Ⅱ卷试题用黑色中性笔作答。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题）第一部分听力 (共两节，满30分)第一节： (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题。
从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
Where is the phone bill ?A.Beside the telephone.B. Under the chairC. On the tabl e2. What will the weather be like tomorrow morning ？A. SunnyB. WindyC. Rainny3. What are the speakers talking about ?A. An actorB. A teacherC. A role4. What did the woman do last night ?A. She went shoppingB. She attended a lectureC. She prepared for an exam5. When will the speakers go to the cinema ?A. On TuesdayB. On WednesdayC. On Thurs day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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
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2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期中试题本试题分第I 卷（选择题）和第II卷(非选择题) 两部分。
全卷共150分，考试时间为120分钟。
第I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）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
How old is the woman?A. 10.B. 18.C. 28.2. What does the man do now?A. An editor.B. A teacher.C. A journalist.3. When will the man go home?A. At noon.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evening.4. What will the speakers do for their mother’s birthday?A. Throw a party.B. Make a dress.C. Buy a gift.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their CDs.B. Their hobbies.C. Their stamps.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will the woman do on Tuesday?A. Visit a farm.B. Have a picnic.C. Go to a villa ge.7. When will the woman go to the island?A. On Monday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Thursd ay.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When will the lecture end?A. At 3:30pm.B. At 4:00pm.C. At 4:30pm.9. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Study with him in the library.B. Help him with the homework.C. Take him to the lecture.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
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2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共计8页，考试时间为120分钟，满分150分。
考生作答时请将答案填涂到答题卡上，在试卷上无效。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面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 is the woman going to make today?A. CupsB. A vaseC. Some flowers2. How much did the woman pay for the shirt yesterday?A. $8B. $4C. $33. Why is the man unhappy?A. He was not told the news earlierB. He forgot to call off the meetingC. He had to put off the meeting4. What will the woman do?A. Give the man a liftB. Meet a friendC. Post a parcel5. Which means of transport will the woman take to the airport ?A. The busB. The subwayC. The taxi第二节请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
请听第6段材料，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What class are the two speakers planning for?A. The Chinese classB. The English classC. The music c lass7. What will the woman probably do tomorrow?A. Sing a song about springB. Tell a story about springC. Draw a picture about spring请听第7段材料，回答第8~9题。
17—18学年上学期高一期中考试英语试题(附答案)
2017----2018学年度上学期高一年级英语期中考试题第一部分听力(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. When does the conversation probably take place?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evening.2. How does the man feel now?A. Thirsty.B. Tired.C. Hungry.3. How much does the woman have to pay?A. 67dollars.B. 58dollars.C.125dollars.4. How does the speakers get to the hospital?A. By bus.B. On foot.C. By taxi.5. What will the woman do?A. Clean the sitting room.B. Do some gardening.C. Make a snowman.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。
每段对话后有几个小题，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。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What did the man probably see?A. A scary movie.B. A funny movie.C. A boring movie.7. What will the man do tonight?A. See another movie.B. Go to the bookstore.C. Help Jim with his math.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
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Cafe Hub
Next to the Castle lies The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival and one of the most talked about spots in town. Our cafe is open every day for mouth-watering lunches, snacks and fine dining. Come in and enjoy the atmosphere of The Hub or watch the world go by from our beautiful terrace(阳台).
Nowadays our eyes are in constant use. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over a long period of time it is likely that man’s eyes will grow stronger.
上海市上海中学2017-2018学年高一上学期期中英语试题(解析版)
上海中学2017学年第一学期期中考试英语试题II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1.Understanding the cultural habits of another nation, especially containing as many different subcultures as the United States, is a complex task.A. oneB. the oneC. thatD. those【答案】A【解析】【详解】考查代词。
句意：了解另一个国家的文化习惯是一项复杂的任务，尤其是像美国这样包含许多不同亚文化的国家。
one 可指代前面已经出现过的同种类的可数名词，在此处作可数名词nation 的同位语，表示泛指，因此不用定冠词the，可排除B，that 指代过去的或远处的某一事物，也可用来指代同类不同物或不可数名词，可排除C，those 后修饰名词复数，因此排除D。
故正确答案为A。
2.Because he could not find the right theme , his explanation was vague and uncovering.A. which to center his thought aroundB. around which his thoughts to centerC. on which to center his thoughtsD. which he centers his thoughts on【答案】C【解析】【详解】考查定语从句。
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2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期中试题第一卷（共115分）第一部分听力(满分15分)第一节：(6段共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。
请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Conversation 1Where is Peter going?A.ToB. To theC. ToWhy is Peter leaving?A.To visit his parentsB. To attend collegeC. To have a h oliday.Conversation 2What does the woman think of being asked by the man? Frightened B. Honored C. Confused Conversation 3What is Lisa actually doing when her dad notices her?A.Looking for the dogB.Looking for food for the dogC.Looking for food for herselfWhat will the speakers do next?A.Give the dog to othersB.Find the dog’s ownerC.Make the dog take health checksConversation 4How much did the woman pay last month when she took the fl ight?A.$52B. $42C. $10What do we learn from the conversation?A.The man doesn’t like the woman.B.The woman is quite poor.C.The woman often takes flights.Conversation 5How do the speakers get to the place?A.By carB. By busC. By bikeConversation 69. Why won’t the woman take Train No. 978?A.It is slow.B. It is lateC. It has no spaceWhere does the talk take place?A.At an airport.B. At a meeting hall.C. At a railway statio n.第二节：听取信息(1段共5小题；每小题5分，满分5分)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，从每題所给的选项A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。