江苏省扬州市2018-2019学年高一上学期期末考试（含听力）英语试卷

What does the woman think of the cleaner’s job?

A. Boring.　　 B. Exciting.　　 C. Dangerous.

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What are the speakers talking about?

A. Rain-forests.　　 B. Animals.　　 C. Weather.

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Where does Sandra sit in the classroom now?

A. By the window.　　 B. In the back row.　　 C. By the door.

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Why didn’t Peter go for a trip last weekend?

A. He missed the train.　　 B. He didn’t buy the ticket.　　 C. He didn’t get to the station.

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What’s the man’s idea about the skirt?

A. Change it.　　 B. Buy it.　　 C. Reject it.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What has the man been doing?

A. Working in the lab.　　 B. Writing a report.　　 C. Collecting some information.

2.What is the man going to write about?

A. The environment.　　 B. VR technology.　　 C. The government.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How long did the snow last last night?

A. One hour.　　 B. Two hours.　　 C. Three hours.

2.What will the speakers do next?

A. Continue to wait for the bus.

B. Have a drink together.

C. Get on the bus.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How far is it from here to the cheapest gas station?

A. About two miles.　　 B. About five miles.　　 C. A couple of blocks away.

2.Which one will the woman go to finally?

A. The cheapest one.　　 B. The closest one.　　 C. The more expensive one.

3.Where should the woman take a left turn?

A. At the gas station.　　 B. At the post office.　　 C. At the first traffic lights.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How often does the girl get in touch with her friends?

A. Seldom.　　 B. Once a week.　　 C. Twice a week.

2.Who does the girl usually turn to when she is upset?

A. Her friends.　　 B. Her parents.　　 C. Her teachers.

3.Where would the girl talk with her friend?

A. In a shopping center.　　 B. In a classroom.　　 C. In a cafe.

4.What does the man suggest the girl do?

A. Rely on her parents.　　 B. Shop with her friends.　　 C. Keep in touch with her friends.

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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.How did the speaker get the money?

A. He collected bottles and trade them.

B. He made money by doing housework.

C. He found a part-time job in the corner shop.

2.What did the speaker buy for his mother?

A. Cola and Candy.　　 B. Candy and card.　　 C. Card and Cola.

3.Why did the woman shout to the speaker?

A. Because he lied to her.

B. Because he spent too much money.

C. Because she worried about his safety.

4.What can we learn from the story?

A. We should treasure the love between parent and child.

B. We could collect bottles and trade them for money.

C. We should buy our parents gifts for their birthday.

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1.Which hotel is related to environmental protection?

A. GLENEAGLES HOTEL　　 B. COMO　 HOTEL

C. CRUISES HOTEL　　 D. TREMEZZO HOTEL

2.The purpose of this passage is to __________.

A. explain how to enjoy holiday lives　　 B. advertise for hotel service

C. attract more people to travel there　　 D. introduce some winning works

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I first saw a crayfish (小龙虾) around 2001. A friend brought one into the office and told me it was a female animal that was reproducing (繁殖) on its own. We realized the new type of animal　 was reproducing itself by the millions.

We think that in the 1990s, two crayfish got children either in a pet store or in the wild. Something went wrong and one of the daughters laid eggs without any males. It’s not unusual for such a sudden change like this to happen, but normally, the children can’t live on or reproduce, and the new type won’t spread. For some reason, this daughter and her children did.

In some way, many of the new crayfish appeared in German pet stores. They would naturally increase, and their owners would often set the children free, which let the animals reproduce and spread farther. In 2003, scientists officially proved that animals like crayfish were, in fact, reproducing themselves. They’ve gone from that single female 25 years ago to millions, or maybe billions, of the same crayfish found throughout Europe and Madagascar.

In 2018, we published a map of the clones’ genetic code (克隆类遗传密码图). This type is becoming a really useful tool for researchers like me: We can use crayfish-like animals to study everything from cancer development to the effects of drugs on the brain. Now that we know this code, we can start to try it in the lab. For example, we might try to make these animals grow to larger sizes so people can sell them for food. This is already happening in Madagascar. It turns out that crayfish are pretty tasty. It’s easy to get lots of them too because they grow up in about three months and lay hundreds of eggs. Just put one in a pool and wait.

1.What do people think happened to crayfish in the 1990s?

A. Crayfish’s children could not live on or reproduce .

B. Crayfish got their lives in a scientific way in the lab.

C. A daughter crayfish got a strange ability to reproduce.

D. All animals like crayfish could reproduce themselves.

2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?

A. The reason why crayfish became pets.　　 B. The place where crayfish came from.

C. The different ways to raise crayfish.　　 D. The fact of crayfish’s self-reproduction.

3.The research on the birth of crayfish will be helpful in __________.

① diet　　 ② medicine　　 ③ brain　　 ④ ocean

A. ①②　　 B. ③④　　 C. ①③　　 D. ②④

4.Where could the passage be picked from?

A. a cookbook　　 B. a science magazine　　 C. an advertisement　　 D. a guide brochure

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On some Swedish trains, passengers carry their e-tickets in their hands. About 3,000 Swedes have chosen to put microchips (微芯片) beneath the skin between fingers. The chips, which cost around $150, can hold personal facts, credit-card numbers and medical records. They depend on Radio Frequency ID (RFID), a technology already used in payment cards, tickets and passports.

There are 10,000 people with chip implants (植入) around the world. Sweden, home to several microchip companies, has the largest share. People can order do-it-yourself kits. And sometimes they get T-shirts that say “I got chipped”.

Jowan Österlund, the founder of BioHax, a Swedish firm, argues that chips are safer than mobile phones because it is harder to steal information from them. But some people still have worries. RFID chips do not have GPS, but they leave a trail when they are used to open doors, operate printers, etc. In 2004 a Mexican government official and his workmates had chips placed in their arms that tracked who had accessed important information.

So why take the risk? Less trouble is one reason. The equipment for microchip implants exists wherever new payments are accepted. Sweden is well suited, as the world’s second most cash-less country (after Canada).

But the chips have little use unless all companies agree to work together. Few shops recognize this chip implants yet, even those organizations that do have had some troubles in the beginning. When Swedish rail officials began scanning passengers’ microchips, they saw private information rather than evidence of ticket buying. For now the chips are used largely as business cards, keys or to store important information.

So the desire to win notice or admiration is another explanation. Chip enthusiasts want to equip human bodies with technology. Elon Musk, an American businessman has spent money on this technology that connects machines with human brains, which caused fears from some Christians.

1.What is special about the microchips mentioned in the passage?

A. They have already become part of human bodies.

B. They have offered access to personal information.

C. They have become a symbol of modern society.

D. They have used the latest technology in payment.

2.Jowan failed to consider the fact that __________.

A. the information is safer to keep on chips than phones

B. RFID chips can also have GPS as mobiles phones do

C. information on chips is likely to be accessed and let out

D. some microchips have already been equipped with GPS

3.Why are people willing to risk putting chips into their bodies?

A. Because developed countries are well prepared for chip implants.

B. Because they want to save themselves the trouble of cash payment.

C. Because they encourage more companies to recognize chip implants.

D. Because it is an attention-catching technology that makes things easier.

4.We can infer from Paragraph 5 that __________.

A. There is a long way to go before the implanted chips are widely applied.

B. Many companies take a wait-and-see attitude towards this technology.

C. The chip implants have caused difficulty for both users and companies.

D. Microchips always successfully offer information about ticket buying.

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Me : Hello Dad! I’ve an exam today.

He : All the best son! I’m getting a strong feeling. You’ll rock it today. May god bless you!

Me : Thank you dad. Bye! And I hang up the call.

My friend standing beside me chuckles, “Do you do this before every exam?” I answer, “Yes, I feel good and encouraged, and so do they.” It hardly takes a minute to call up your parents, but it gives a lot of confidence and makes their day too.

Not calling up parents is indeed a common mistake college students make. For me the most common mistake is treating it like school. When I went to university, most of the people around me came straight from school. They had the thought like children who were being forced to do something. They skipped classes, sat at the back talking during lectures and even didn’t do the reading! They were still in “school” mode, thinking that the point was to get through it with the least effort.

For my part, I was there after working in a beer factory for three years. I knew that I had gone to university because I wanted to learn. I wasn’t there because my teachers at school made me go, or my parents made me go, or because my friends were all going. I had chosen to go. I think that this put me in a different mind. I read all the set texts and I went to all the lectures and seminars. Don’t get me wrong. I had fun too, but I was there to learn and I learnt a lot. I enjoyed it and it was rewarding to learn about the authors, their works, the critic's opinions etc.

The kids around me thought that reading six novels for a module and going to a lecture for each novel was too much work. They would read one novel, go to the lecture for that one and write their essay on that one book. They thought that they were really clever to work out an easier way of doing it. But they were tricking themselves out of an education!

There are other mistakes that may cause future regrets for the college students. A large number of them focus too hard on getting good grades, showing no interest in out-of-class side projects.　 Some complain that they are too busy because of school. As a matter of fact, they do not seriously treat all the free resources that universities have to offer.

1.The writer begins the passage with a dialogue in order to __________.

A. show off his writing skills　　 B. expect his friend to admire him

C. lead in the topic naturally　　 D. show he likes making phone calls

2.What do most university students usually do in the opinion of the writer?

A. They attend every class for free chatting.

B. They show little interest in active learning.

C. They avoid reading books all the time.

D. They highly praise independent learning.

3.Why did the writer want to go to college?

A. Because his parents forced him to.　　 B. Because he learned from his friend.

C. Because his teachers asked him to.　　 D. Because he was dying for knowledge.

4.What do the underlined sentences in Paragraph 5 mean?

A. They lost their learning chances without noticing it.

B. They made up excuses for their laziness in learning.

C. They often pretended to be working hard at everything.

D. They told lies about what they were doing in college.

5.According to the passage, college students are supposed to __________.

A. stop being hard on themselves academically

B. make the most of the university they go to.

C. have some relaxation after taking classes

D. feel thankful for what they are doing now

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根据黑布林文本阅读，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Wuthering Heights

1.We can conclude that Catherine is someone Heathcliff __________.

A. loved　　 B. hated　　 C. liked　　 D. felt indifferent about

2.Heathcliff wanted his son to marry Cathy because __________.

A. he knew they fell in love

B. he liked to see her often

C. he wanted to own Thrushcross Grange

D. he thought she was lonely

3.Which social class do the Earnshaws and the Lintons belong to?

A. the upper class　　 B. the upper-middle class　　 C. working class　　 D. the lower class

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根据黑布林文本阅读，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

1.What did the village people find when　 they searched for Ichabod?

A. They found a bundle containing all Ichabod’s worldly effects.

B. They found the remains of a large pumpkin on the bank of the stream.

C. They found Gunpowder eating grass and still wearing his bridle and saddle.

D. They found the body of Ichabod lying still.

2.“As Ichabod was a bachelor, and owed no money, nobody worried any more about him.” What does the underlined word mean in the sentence above?

A. a graduate　　 B. a hunter　　 C. a married man　　 D. a single man

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For some people, walking or running outdoors is a great way to exercise. What may not be so great is seeing rubbish all over the ground. Well, some people are doing something about it. 1. “Plogging” began in Sweden. The name connects the Swedish word “plocka,” which means to pick up, and the word “jogging,” which means to run slowly.

A Swedish man named Erik Ahlström, started the movement in 2016. He moved to Stockholm from a small community (社区) in northern Sweden. Each day he would ride his bike to work. He became worried about the amount of rubbish and litter he saw each day on his way to work. So, he took matters into his own hands. He began picking up the rubbish. 2.

Today, plogging is an official activity, which is becoming more and more popular. People of all ages are welcome to plog. Exercise while helping your community. 3. It can also build closer social connections in a community. When the street looks bad and it’s dirty, you're going to feel bad about the community. You may even feel less safe because of that. So if we’re all doing our part and picking it up, it’s very easy to help beautify it, and help build those social connection. 4. You get to feel some social duty when you do this.

Along with cleaning up the environment, there may be another reason to choose plogging instead of just jogging. You may get a better workout. One fitness app, Lifesum, records one hour of plogging as burning 288 calories. 5.

As can be seen, cities around the world now hold plogging events. The goal is to spread the idea that littering is not acceptable. People would think twice before dropping a garbage on the ground.

A. Plogging is equal parts of exercise and community service.

B. And that is how plogging was born!

C. And plogging does good to your health.

D. Usual jogging burns about 235 calories.

E. They are plogging!

F. There are people all around the world doing this.

G. You get to know your neighbors.

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According to the new plan, students can choose the teacher __________ class they wish to take.

A. which　　 B. what　　 C. whose　　 D. how

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Customs and traditions are __________ to deal with, especially when they have been formed.

A. hardworking　　 B. steep　　 C. harmful　　 D. tough

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The dark colors of the furniture in dining room are __________ by the brightness of the walls.

A. balanced　　 B. counted　　 C. weighed　　 D. applied

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Aquaman, a film from an American book, is really a success, which __________ other American films.

A. goes over　　 B. turns over　　 C. towers over　　 D. gets over

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They can build more factories on this land, and __________ they have to build houses for people there.

A. in preparation　　 B. in charge　　 C. in need　　 D. in exchange

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I used to hate running. It seemed too hard, and expanding my comfort zone (扩大舒适区) was not something I like. In fact, I wouldn’t have become a runner if it weren’t for my husband Charles. He had been a serious competitive ______ for many years. After our marriage, he wouldn’t stop talking about how much he ______ it. So he picked it up again, and after about a year, I started to ______ him at the track. Just a few weeks later, Charles signed us ______ up for a five-kilometer race. I ______ about doing it because it was too soon.

The ______ sent a signal. Thousands of runners pushed forward. The first kilometer was ______. I was already breathing heavily and painfully aware of the group of runners ______ me. Charles was trying to ______ me, to get me focused on something _______my discomfort.

After another minute I saw the three-kilometer ______. “Painful” couldn’t _____describe how I felt. And there was pain, so much pain. I rounded a ______, and saw both sides of the street ______ with people watching the race, all ______ the runners up. I tried to keep my ______ going. I knew that if I actually ______ this race I would have achieved something. So, I ______ up and went on.

Finally I passed through the finish line. A volunteer put a medal around my neck. I ______ held my medal, walking to the post-race celebrations with Charles. My lungs and my ______ zone both expanded.

1.A. walker　　 B. runner　　 C. climber　　 D. swimmer

2.A. missed　　 B. regretted　　 C. forbade　　 D. selected

3.A. upset　　 B. tolerate　　 C. join　　 D. encourage

4.A. either　　 B. none　　 C. both　　 D. all

5.A. worried　　 B. complained　　 C. wondered　　 D. hesitated

6.A. gun　　 B. watch　　 C. player　　 D. candidate

7.A. unbelievable　　 B. easy　　 C. extraordinary　　 D. difficult

8.A. falling behind　　 B. passing by　　 C. laughing at　　 D. looking after

9.A. impress　　 B. encourage　　 C. comfort　　 D. upset

10.A. except　　 B. besides　　 C. including　　 D. like

11.A. line　　 B. notice　　 C. mark　　 D. end

12.A. once　　 B. ever　　 C. sometimes　　 D. even

13.A. corner　　 B. field　　 C. playground　　 D. river

14.A. crowded　　 B. covered　　 C. carried　　 D. faced

15.A. pushing　　 B. holding　　 C. cheering　　 D. turning

16.A. heads　　 B. eyes　　 C. legs　　 D. back

17.A. stopped　　 B. lost　　 C. failed　　 D. finished

18.A. came　　 B. straightened　　 C. gave　　 D. broke

19.A. carelessly　　 B. proudly　　 C. unwillingly　　 D. foolishly

20.A. sports　　 B. energy　　 C. health　　 D. comfort

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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 一个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空，使整个文段句意完整，语法正确。

Sure, it’s good to get along with your teacher　 1. it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant. And because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to approach different　 2. (type) of people you’ll meet throughout your life.

But really, there’s one super-important reason　 3. you should do it. Kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more, but they’re　 4. (comfortable) in asking questions and getting more help. This makes　 5. easier to understand new materials and do your best on tests.

As a kid in elementary or middle school, you’re at a wonderful stage in your life. You’re like a sponge (海绵), able to take in lots of new and　 6. (excite) information. Besides, you’re able to think about all these information　 7. new ways.

In most cases, your teacher is happy to be the person who’s giving you all materials and　 8. (help) you put them together. Remember, teachers are people, too. They feel great if you’re open to what they’re teaching you. That’s why they　 9. (want) to be teachers when they were in school—to teach! So some kids should learn　 10. to get along with teachers, whether you like the teacher or not.

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1.Homework was a bit c__________ for me at first because it was all in English.

2.Daniel thinks his parents don’t d_________ an explanation for they don’t trust him.

3.The detective thought there was no p__________ that Justine was taken by aliens.

4.The government announced that Zhongdian could o__________ take the name, Shangri-la.

5.Later, the making of paper came into w__________ use all over the world.

6.—Where did the large car with its headlights on and its horn blaring stop?

—It came to a stop outside the j_________.

7.—Why did the police have little to do during a civil defence exercise in a small town in Canada?

— Because the citizens took it s_________.

8.— Who have St Bernard　 dogs saved for two hundred years?

— Travelers c________ the dangerous Pass.

9.—How do cats lead their lives besides their kindness and affection towards humans?

—They lead m_________ lives of their own as well.

10.—What happened to the Titanic after it was sailing across the icy waters of the North Atlantic four days after setting out?

—A huge iceberg was suddenly s_________ by a look-out.

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下面是一个中学生给某报编辑部写的一封信，仔细阅读并就信的内容以编辑的名义给此中学生回一封信。

Dear Editor

I am a high school student. I am a little overweight and I am embarrassed about that. I do not like going out any more for some people often laugh at me behind my back when I go for a walk. Certainly, I do not feel comfortable going to the gym to work out. Instead, I prefer to exercise at home, and it seems that I am always going on a diet. However, no matter what I do, my efforts to lose weight always end in failure.

And I do worry that my weight might damage my health. I’m not sure whether I should take weight-loss pills. There is news about a Canadian actress who suffered liver failure because of taking those pills.

What do you think I should do?

Best wishes

Guo Xilin

注意:1)书信格式要规范；

2)回信需就原信内容谈谈你对减肥的看法，并给出至少三条建议；

3)字数:100左右。

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