2020学年第一学期期中考试试卷
高三英语 120分钟 满分 140分
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 decided which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. Enjoying the sunt. B. Having an afternoon talk.
C. Taking a picture. D. Fix their hair.
2. A. 6:00 pm. B. 8:00 pm. C. 4:00 pm. D. 10:00 pm.
3. A. The class has kept the party a cret from Peter.
B. Peter is organizing a party for the retiring teacher.
C. Peter is surprid to learn of the party for him.
D. The teacher will come to Peter's birthday party.
4. A. He didn't watch much of tho old comedies.
B. He watched only tho comedies by famous directors.
C. TV comedies have not improved much since the 1980s.
D. New comedies are not as entertaining as tho in the 1980s.
5. A. On a bus B. In a clinic C. On a ship D. On a plane
6. A. The woman posss a natural talent for art.
B. He hasn't acquired the skills in abstract painting.
C. Abstract painting is a piece of cake for him.
D. He doesn't like abstract painting.
7. A. Get his shower fixed. B. Ask to be moved to anther building.
C. Take a shower at the gym. D. Fetch some hot water from the gym.
8. A. Meet the woman at the library. B. Continue to read.
C. Enjoy a cup of coffee. D. Attend his lecture class.
9. A. Most plants grow better in direct sunlight.
B. The woman can help the man take care of the plants.
C. The man has watered the plants too frequently.
D. The plants should be placed in shady spot.
10. A. Speak to her professor about the condition of the lecture hall.
B. Organize a team of students to clean the lecture hall.
C. Find out who has been making the mess.
D. Discuss with her professor about how to solve the problem.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear veral short passage(s) and longer conversation(s), and you will be asked veral questions on each of the passage (s) and the conversation(s). The passage(s) and conversation(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 would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Question 11 through 13 are bad on the following passage.
11. A. Perverance bring hope. B. A clear conscience laughs at fal accusations.
C. Practice makes perfect. D. Don't put off till tomorrow what should be done today.
12. A. The thief. B. The dog. C. The little boy. D. The candle
13. A. Masters can be anywhere. B. Stick to your dream and success will follow.
C. Knowledge is power. D. The only thing we have to fear is fear itlf.
Question 14 through 16 are bad on the following passage.
14. A. Reading literature opens one's mind.
B. Reading literature enhances one's power of imagination.
C. Reading literature improve one's ability of decision-making.
D. Reading literature helps cultivate a sharp mind.
15. A. An impulsive actress in a film. B. An imaginative reader of a novel.
C. A psychologist in a fictional story. D. A character in a famous novel.
16. A. A negative attitude towards problems and difficulties.
B. A keen perception of others' thoughts and behavior.
C. A clod mental condition in frustration and anxiety.
D. A leap to conclusion without much discussion.
Questions 17 through 20 bad on the following conversation.
17. A. Their company. B. Their colleague. C. A party D. Their boss.
18. A. Mexican food B. Star Wars souvenirs. C. A movie poster. D. Star Wars books.
19. A. The party will take place when Frank has a business lunch with his client.
B. The party will be held in the company canteen.
C. Frank will not know the party in advance.
D. Frank will show his appreciation of the company at the party.
20. A. He will give a performance.
