泰州中学高一英语期中考试真题
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear eight short conversations and two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
1. A. Her wallet is big.
  B. Her wallet is new.
  C. Her wallet is old.
  D. Her wallet is small.
2. A. In a hospital.
  B. In a restaurant.
  C. In a bookstore.
  D. In a hotel.
3. A. A bottle of juice.
  B. A cup of coffee.
  C. A glass of water.
  D. Some milk.
4. A. By bus.
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  B. By subway.
  C. By car.
  D. On foot.
5. A. He hasn't been to the museum before.
  B. He was too tired to visit the museum.
  C. He doesn't like visiting museums.
  D. He forgot to visit the museum.
6. A. The man has a new car.
  B. The man wants to buy a new car.
  C. The man has no interest in cars.
  D. The man's car is being repaired.
7. A. At 9:45.
  B. At 10:30.
  C. At 11:15.
  D. At 12:00.
8. A. The woman doesn't like traveling.
  B. The woman has been to London once.
  C. The woman doesn't know anything about London.
  D. The woman is going to London next month.
Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
9. A. A teacher and a student.
  B. A manager and a secretary.
  C. A doctor and a nurse.
  D. A coach and an athlete.
10. A. Biology.
    B. Math.
    C. Chemistry.
    D. Physics.
11. A. To get a higher score in the exam.
    B. To help the boy improve his study habits.
    C. To get the boy's parents involved in his studying.
    D. To give the boy a chance to talk with the teacher.
12. A. Because the boy didn't listen carefully in class.
    B. Because the boy wasn't prepared for the exam.
    C. Because the boy didn't do his homework.
    D. Because the boy talked a lot in class.
Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
13. A. By train.
    B. By car.
    C. By plane.
    D. By ship.
14. A. November.
    B. January.
    C. February.
    D. March.
15. A. It's an expensive trip.
    B. The man has been on this trip before.
    C. The man wants to go on this trip.
    D. The woman can't afford this trip.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
16. A. She is considerate.
    B. She is aggressive.
    C. She is dishonest.
    D. She is patient.
17. A. Asking for advice.
    B. Agreeing with the woman.
    C. Doing her job properly.
    D. Being more patient.
18. A. In a hospital.
    B. In a university.
    C. In a supermarket.
    D. In a restaurant.
Passage Two
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A. By learning a foreign language.
    B. By speaking in public.
    C. By making decisions quickly.
    D. By reading widely.
20. A. It helps improve memory and analytical thinking.
    B. It speeds up the process of learning new skills.
    C. It enhances language and vocabulary development.
    D. It stimulates creativity and imagination.
21. A. Be persistent and determined.
    B. Stay within your comfort zone.
    C. Avoid making mistakes.