高三上学期英语期中考试模拟试题(一)

高三上学期期中考试模拟试题（一）

I. Listening Comprehension

Section A Short Conversations

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. Sewing. B. Cooking. C. Art. D. Computer.

2. A. Singing. B. Playing the piano. C. Playing drums. D. Acting.

3. A. His bike. B. Jane’s bike.

C. The key to his room.

D. The key to his bike.

4. A. The man doesn’t like a car, but his wif e does.

B. The man’s wife doesn’t like a car.

C. The man wanted to buy a car for a long time.

D. The man can afford to buy a car at last.

5. A. To school. B. To her room.

C. To the grocery store.

D. To her friend’s house .

6. A. Bob ca n’t help. B. Bob will help.

C. Bob is unkind.

D. Bob wants money.

7. A. The new apartment is cheaper.

B. She likes to listen to the radio.

C. She prefers a larger apartment.

D. She needs a quieter place.

8. A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By their own car. D. By bus.

9. A. He is the same as before. B. He is sick in bed.

C. He is better.

D. His condition is worse.

10. A. $160. B.$150. C. $120. D. $50.

Section B Passages

Directions: In part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages 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.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A. regularly. B. predictably. C. always. D. rarely

12. A. It causes great damage.

B. It extends to the ocean floor.

C. It is likely to lessen.

D. It increases rapidly.

13. A. It is the only factor influencing the strength of high waves.

B. It influences the power of high waves.

C. It has no influence upon the strength of very high waves.

D. It is irrelevant to the question of the power of high waves..

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following talk.

14. A. A new way to take notes.

B. A short name for the survey reading method.

C. The five steps in the reading process.

D. Different ways to study for examination.

15. A. One should think about the ideas while reading the words.

B. One should always take notes.

C. One should read only the titles and the important words.

D. One should read sequences of words.

16. A. Taking notes. B. Underlining important points.

C. Keeping what you read in mind.

D. Both A and B.

Section C Longer Conversations

Directions: In part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.