湖北省孝感市八校联考2017-2018学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、第I卷（共100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂在答题卡。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. What are the speakers doing?A. Working.B. Having a drink.C. Jogging.2. What made the man so worried?A. T

2、he paper.B. The exam.C. His teacher.3. How long will the man stay in France?A. Five weeks.B. Three days.C. Two days.4. What was wrong with Jack?A. He was in hospital.B. He was late for work.C. He had a fever.5. Why was the man late for work?A. He was in an accident.B. His car was being repaired.C. S

3、omething was wrong with his car.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或对白，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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. How many most beautiful subways are there on the earth?A. Nineteen.B. Nine.C. Eight.7. When did the woman

4、 go to Shanghai?A. Last month.B. Last week.C. Two days ago.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The boss left very early.B. The man regretted having invited his wifes boss.C. The speakers didnt enjoy themselves at the party.9. What is the boss like?A. Impolite.B. Nice.C. Shy.

5、听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the man want to sell?A. Furniture.B. An apartment.C. Garden supplies.11. Why does the man want to sell his belongings?A. He needs money.B. He likes new things.C. He is moving.12. How is the man going to pay?A. In cash.B. By check.C. By credit card.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.

6、Whats the relationship between Mary and John?A. Mother and son.B. Classmates.C. Brother and sister.14. What is John doing?A. Getting ready to go to school.B. Making a telephone call.C. Putting his shoes on.15. How does John go to school?A. By taxi.B. By bike.C. By bus.16. How many people are there i

7、n Marys family?A. Three.B. At least five.C. No more than four.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How can people avoid forgetting things according to the speaker?A. By making a schedule.B. By keeping a diary.C. By being reminded by others.18. What does “a master schedule” mean?A. A schedule made for your boss.B.

8、A schedule made for yourself.C. A schedule with all important things and the time to use.19. How many different schedules are mentioned?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.20. What can you use your daily schedule to do?A. Achieve long-term goals.B. Plan time well.C. Achieve short-term goals.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第

9、一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AInterested in getting ahead over the summer? Then stay on course by taking advantage of Alvernias Summer Session. It lets you get ahead with a large selection of undergraduate and graduate courses. You can attend the class in class

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14、ake classes and also enjoy your summer! (See courses for specific dates by visiting alvernia.edu/financialaid)21. What do we know about Alvernias Summer Session?A. Its open to students only.B. It includes high school courses.C. It takes place in three countries.D. It offers courses in three forms.22

15、. What if you attend Alvernias Summer Session?A. You will not fail in an exam.B. You may complete a semester ahead.C. You can be admitted to Alvernia.D. You may face no course load.23. What can you do by visiting the mentioned website?A. Check the course schedule.B. Register for Alvernias Summer Ses

16、sion.C. Get financial aid information.D. Apply for courses free of charge.24. In which column of a website may we read the passage?A. Entertainment.B. Vacation.C. Lifestyle.D. Education.BA cat is recovering in California after surviving a 6,500-mile journey across the Pacific stowed inside a Chinese

17、 shipping container without food or water. Staff and volunteers have named it “Ni Hao”, which is Chinese for “hello”.It was discovered breathing shallowly after a two-week trip across the Pacific Ocean. The cat was seriously suffering from loss of water and starvation when the container was opened i

18、n California last week, but was said to be doing well after being sent to the Carson Animal Care Centre in Los Angeles. At first it was too weak to stand, but finally took its first steps. Then it ate a good meal and slept soundly. The cat woke up on Thursday morning, physically in a better conditio

19、n than 24 hours ago.“Ni Hao greeted the medical team with its first meow this morning and is attempting to stand,” said Marcia Mayeda, head of the Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control. Aaron Reyes, director of the Department, added, “We finally got to hear its voice. It sounds like a si

20、ngle-engine plane.”Ni Hao is expected to be observed for 60 days but afterwards animal workers will look forward to providing it with a good shelter. “Its much better for it to recover in a home environment,” Mr. Reyes said. “Its just like a human being in a hospital so were hoping to move it.” He a

21、dded, “Little by little were getting there. Were hoping that under the treatment and with rest, itll be able to recover quickly.”It was not immediately clear how the cat got into the container.25. What does the underlined word “stowed” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. packedB. raisedC. hiddenD. drive

22、n26. What did the cat eat during the journey?A. The mouseB. The bread.C. Only waterD. Nothing27. When did the container to California start on its journey?A. 60 days agoB. 2 weeks agoC. One month agoD. 24 hours ago28. The cat is likely to be taken care of by in the future.A. a caring familyB. animal

23、 workersC. a medical teamD. an animal shelterCDigital technology-email and smart phones especially-have vastly improved workers ability to be productive outside of a traditional office. Even so, most white-collar work still happens in an office. One reason is that, according to findings of a new sur

24、vey of office workers conducted by Wakefield Research for the IT company Citrix, most bosses arc doubtful about remote working. Half of the workers say their boss doesnt accept it, and only 35 percent say its tolerated.Skeptical bosses will likely have their doubts reinforced (加深) by the same survey

25、, which shows that 43 percent of workers say theyve watched TV or a movie while “working” remotely, while 35 percent have done housework, and 28 percent have cooked dinner.It is true, however, that working at home makes people much more efficient (高效的), because it allows workers to take care of anno

26、ying housework while still getting their jobs done. Its much faster, for example, to shop for groceries at a quarter to three than to stand in line during the after-work rush.The fact that such practices remain officially unaccepted reflects how far we havent come as a society from the days when we

27、expected every full-time worker to be supported by a full-time homemaker.More broadly the Wakefield survey suggests that employers may be missing a low-cost way to give workers something of value. Sixty-four percent of those survey participants who havent worked remotely would rather give up some bo

28、nus in order to get even one day a week working from home. Under such circumstances, smart firms need to find ways to let their employees have enough flexibility (灵活性) to manage their time efficiently.29. Why do some employers hesitate to allow remote working?A. They have little trust in modem techn

29、ology.B. They want to stick to their routine practice.C. They fear losing control of their workers.D. They are used to face-to-face communication.30. What seems to be most workers attitude toward remote working?A. Favorable.B. Doubtful.C. Reserved.D. Disapproving.31. What does the author suggest sma

30、rt firms do?A. Shorten their office hours.B. Give employees a pay raise.C. Reduce their staffs workload.D. Adopt flexible work patterns.DEvery week in China, millions of people will sit in front of their TVs watching teenagers compete for the title Character Hero, which is a Chinese-style spelling b

31、ee (拼写大赛). In this challenge, young competitors must write Chinese characters by hand. To prepare for the competition, the competitors usually spend months studying dictionaries.Perhaps the shows popularity should not be a surprise. Along with gunpowder and paper, many Chinese people consider the cr

32、eation of Chinese calligraphy (书法) to be one of their primary contributions to civilization. Unfortunately, all over the country, Chinese people are forgetting how to write their own language without computerized help. Software on smart phones and computers allows users to type in the basic sound of

33、 the word using the Latin alphabet. The correct character is chosen from a list. The result? Its possible to recognize characters without remembering how to write them.But theres still hope for the paint brush. Chinas Education Ministry wants children to spend more time learning how to write.In one

34、Beijing primary school we visited, students practice calligraphy every day inside a specially decorated classroom with traditional Chinese paintings hanging on the walls. Soft music plays as a group of six-year-olds dip brush pens into black ink. They look up at the blackboard often to study their t

35、eachers examples before carefully attempting to reproduce those characters on thin rice paper. “If adults can survive without using handwriting, why bother to teach it now? we ask the calligraphy teacher, Shen Bin, “The ability to write characters is part of Chinese tradition and culture,” she reaso

36、ns. Students must learn now so they dont forget when they grow up.” says the teacher.32. What can we learn about the Character Hero?A. Its the most-viewed TV programs in China.B. Its open to people of all ages and all walks.C. It draws great public attention across the country.D. It aims to spread C

37、hinese culture to the world.33. Why are Chinese people forgetting how to write the characters?A. Chinese people are using the Latin alphabet instead of the characters.B. Chinese people no longer use brush pens or practice calligraphy.C. Chinese people neednt write by hand as often with the help of t

38、echnology.D. Chinese people dont refer to dictionaries very often.34. According to Shen Bin, being able to write characters by hand is .A. helpful to keep Chinese tradition and culture aliveB. a requirement made by the Education MinistryC. necessary for adults to survive in ChinaD. an ability to be

39、developed only when you are students35. Where does this text probably come from?A. A science report.B. A news report.C. Childrens literature.D. An advertisement.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Be a Green ChildWhat does it mean to be green? “Green” is more than just a co

40、lor. 36 Why green? Plants are green, and without them the Earth wouldnt be such a lovely home for us human beings. What can we do? Heres a four-step guide to being green.Reduce It! 37 For instance, a shorter shower means you used less water and less fuel since your house uses to run the heater that

41、warmed up the water.Reuse It!Sometimes people call ours a “throwaway society”. It means that were a little to willing to throw away old stuff (东西) and buy new stuff. 38 .For instance, if your baby brother becomes older and loses interest in his plastic basketball hoop (篮圈), why not give it to anothe

42、r family who has a little kid?Recycle It!Recycling has never been easier. Many communities will pick it up right in front of your house and some towns even require it. Recycled goods go to a recycling center, where they can be turned into new cans, bottles, and paper.Enjoy It!Its true that rubbish a

43、nd pollution are problems, but the Earth remains a huge and beautiful place thats ready for you to explore. 39 Go for a hike, visit local nature centers and gardens, and climb up mountains.But before you travel the globe, take a look at your own backyard. Is there a spot where you could plant a tree

44、 or put in a little fruit or vegetable garden? 40 A. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment.B. Many times, even if you no longer need something, someone else just might.C. You can start locally by visiting the naturally beautiful spots in your city.D. Turn off the water when y

45、oure brushing your teeth.E. Get out there and get your hands dirty.F. You can watch with pride as your tree takes root and your garden plants grow.G. When you use less of something, you do a good thing for the Earth.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选

46、出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A father and his teenage son were out together at a shopping mall one day. The son wanted to buy a new pair of 41 at the sports store. 42 they were making their way through the crowded food store, a young woman holding a number of bags 43 and the contents of several of them spilled (洒落

47、) across the floor.The son stepped around the woman and continued with the flow only to 44 that his father wasnt next to him. Looking around he 45 his father bending down and helping the woman 46 the spilled items.Feeling a bit bad he hadnt thought to stop and help, he simply stood and 47 from the d

48、istance. He was 48 when his father handed the woman her things and she simply took them away without 49 him and said “I can do it myself!” When his father returned, the son expressed his 50 at how impolite the woman had been.In the sports store the son was so 51 about the incident that he spent most

49、 of the time complaining. They soon left without the shoes.Later at 52 , the son told his mother the story, 53 her to be just as angry as he was at the womans 54 . His mother looked at her husband 55 enjoying his meal and said, “Son, your father left that woman behind hours ago. Why are you 56 with

50、her?”When we hold onto 57 feelings, all it does is to leave us stuck (陷入) in the past and 58 to move forward. One of the best things you can do to stay happy is to 59 to let things go. It is okay to show anger and unhappiness. 60 , dont let them affect you and how you see the world.41. A. glassesB.

51、shoesC. glovesD. trousers42. A. AlthoughB. BecauseC. IfD. As43. A. showed upB. fell overC. went byD. came along44. A. realizeB. forgetC. knowD. agree45. A. heardB. stoppedC. noticedD. minded46. A. add upB. break upC. pick upD. make up47. A. helpedB. watchedC. restedD. shouted48. A. shockedB. gratefu

52、lC. generousD. frightened49. A. joining inB. dealing withC. standing forD. looking at50. A. angerB. wishC. requestD. happiness51. A. pleasedB. upsetC. interestedD. calm52. A. schoolB. storeC. dinnerD. bed53. A. beggingB. admittingC. expectingD. allowing54. A. unhappinessB. carelessnessC. lonelinessD

53、. impoliteness55. A. sadlyB. personallyC. brieflyD. happily56. A. stillB. evenC. alreadyD. never57. A. powerfulB. valuableC. differentD. unhappy58. A. confidentB. unableC. determinedD. willing59. A. refuseB. learnC. failD. plan60. A. In additionB. FinallyC. HoweverD. Above all第II卷（共50分）第三部分：语言知识运用（共

54、两节，满分45分） 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 If we look at successful people, we can always sec that they are usually not those 61 never faced failure at all in their life. In fact, some of the most successful people in this world we have heard of 62 (start) out poorly, and

55、 63 (actual) they have failed many times.There are so many other great 64 (tail) that famous people met with. For example, the most famous basketball player of all time. Michael Jordan was just 65 ordinary person before he joined the NBA and he was even cut out from his school basketball team 66 the

56、y said he was “lack of skill”. The greatest inventor in history, Albert Einstein was thought as mentally retarded (智力迟钝的) when he was young. He didnt speak until he turned 4 and didnt read until he was 7. His grades were so poor in school 67 his teacher finally asked him 68 (quit) his school.Success

57、ful people do not complain 69 the adversity (逆境). Instead, they accept the adversity as part of life and never put blame onto 70 (other).第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单间的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划

58、掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Li Hua,I am honored that you would ask me for some advices. As you know, our band was formed in a very unusual way. However, we learned a lot about be a band since then.First, you should think careful about what kind of mu

59、sic you want to write and play. You had better play one kind of music if you want to become famous. Next, you can come up to a name for your bandsomething which is different. Then, make a special time for practicing but stick to it. I will also need to give several performances for friends and famil

60、y to get their ideas on your musical ability.Above all, just have a fun. I believe it will be an amazed experience for you.Yours Sincerely,Freddy第二节 书面表达假如你是学校学生会主席，请你以学校学生会的名义给全校学生写一封倡议书，主题为“校园拒绝零食”要点提示如下：1.目前学校里学生吃零食现象很严重，有些同学每天花很多钱买零食吃；2.吃零食是一种浪费；3.大多数零食是不健康食品，容易使人发胖，甚至生病；4.有些同学乱扔包装袋；作为高中生，我们应当养成

61、良好的饮食习惯，拒绝零食 注意：1.词数100左右，格式已为你写好；2.内容可适当发挥，注意行文连贯。参考词汇：现象phenomenon零食snacks包装袋wrapper Dear fellow students,The Students Union湖北省孝感市八校联考2017-2018学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题答案第一部分 听力1-5 CAABC 6-10 BABAA 11-15 CACAC 16-20 BACCB第二部分 阅读理解 A 篇 21-24 DBADB 篇 25-28 CDBAC 篇 29-31 CADD 篇 32-35 CCAB七选五 36-40 AGBCF第三部分 第一

62、节 完形填空41-45 BDBAC 46-50 CBADA 51-55 BCCDD 56-60 ADBBC第二节 语法填空61. who 62. started 63. actually 64. failures 65. an66. because/as 67. that 68. to quit 69. over/about 70. others第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）短文改错 Dear Li Hua,I am honored that you would ask me for some advices. As you know, our band was formed in a

63、very unusual adviceway. However, we learned a lot about be a band since then. have beingFirst, you should think careful about what kind of music you want to write and play. You had better play one carefullykind of music if you want to become famous. Next, you can come up to a name for your bandsomet

64、hing which is with thatdifferent. Then, make a special time for practicing but stick to it. I will also need to give several performances for and Youfriends and family to get their ideas on your musical ability.Above all, just have a fun. I believe it will be an amazed experience for you. 删除a amazin

65、gYours Sincerely,Freddy第二节 书面表达 Dear fellow students,Our school is preparing to help students develop good habits. But there is a bad phenomenon in our school -some students are spending too much money on snacks.Eating snacks is a waste of money. Its also a bad habit that we should get rid of. In ad

66、dition, most snacks have too much fat and sugar. They are unhealthy food. Eating snacks may lead to fatness and illness. To make matters worse, some students litter the food wrappers everywhere.As high school students, we should act properly. Dear fellow students, lets form good eating habits and sa

67、y no to snacks!The Students Union录音原文 Text 1M: Do you want to run one more lap?W: Yes, I do. But I want to stop and drink some water first.Text 2W: What made you so worried? The exam?M: No, Ive prepared for the exam since a week ago. Im worried about the paper. You know, there is a time limit for it

68、, but I havent collected enough information. If I cant finish it on time, my teacher will get disappointed. Text 3W: Where will you and your family go and spend your summer vacation?M: We are arranging for a holiday to Europe. We will stay in Italy for three days, France for five weeks, Switzerland

69、for two days.Text 4W: Jack, were you late yesterday?M: Yes, when I was going to work, my wife had a fever and I had to send her to the hospital.W: Is she better now?M: Yes, a little. Thank you.Text 5W: Did you come to work on time?M: No, I came late because my car wouldnt start.Text 6M: Jane, have y

70、ou ridden the subway?W: Yes, I go to work by underground every day.M: On the Internet, there are 9 most beautiful subways in the world.W: Is the Shanghai Bund Tourist Tunnel included in?M: Yes, have you been there?W: Yes, I went to Shanghai last month. The Bund Tourist Tunnel connects two best attra

71、ctions of Shanghai: The Bund and Lujiazui. The tunnel itself is like a light show. You will see the flashing lights, colorful lines and circling images projected onto the real walls.M: Yes, it is so magical.W: Can you show me other subways?M: Of course, they are so fascinating.Text 7W: How was your

72、d inner party?M: I think it went pretty well. People really seemed to enjoy themselves.W: Thats nice.M: But we shouldnt have invited my wifes boss again. We can never get him to leave!W: Really? How late did he stay this time?M: Until two oclock in the morning! And we both had to get up early the ne

73、xt day.W: Oh, he shouldnt have stayed so late. You should have asked him to leave earlier.M: Well, its pretty difficult to do that to my wifes boss.Text 8M: Id like to put an ad in the newspaper, please.W: A classified ad?M: Yes. I want to sell my furniture. Im moving.W: I see. May I have your name,

74、 please?M: Bill Martin.W: And your address?M: The Garden Apartment on Books Road.W: Well, the price depends on the size, not on the words. So, if you want to use shorter words, that might save you some money.M: Oh, thats a good idea. I have everything written out here, but Ill just check it over bef

75、ore I give it to you. Maybe I should use phrases instead of sentences.W: Would you like to pay cash or by credit card?M: Ill probably be gone before a bill could be sent. Im going to pay cash.W: OK. You can use that table. Just bring it back to me when you are ready.Text 9W: Hello, this is Mary spea

76、king. Whos that?M: Its me, Peter.W: Oh, hello, Peter. Whom do you want to speak to?M: Can I speak to John?W: No, you cant speak to him now.M: Isnt he in right now?W: Yes, he is in, but he is very busy.M: What is he doing, may I know?W: He is getting ready for school. Grandmother is combing his hair.

77、 Sister is looking for his coat. Mother is putting textbooks into his school bag. Goodbye. Ive got to go now. I am holding the door open. The school bus is coming.M: In that case, Ill ring him again this afternoon. Bye!W: See you. Ill tell him that.Text 10M: Have you ever forgotten an appointment at

78、 the doctors or been late in getting to your part-time job? Occasionally, these difficulties happen to everybody. However, you can avoid such problems if you write out schedules. They will help you to find out how much time you have to do the things that are important as well as those that are fun.

79、A master schedule can be used to find out how much time you really have for activities. This schedule lists all of the activities that you must complete. A weekly schedule can also be used to help you plan time for the things that you really like to do. Your weekly schedule should include time for a

80、ctivities. It also should include activities that will help you to achieve lifetime, long-term and short-term goals. Finally, it should include your study time and free time. Free time is necessary so that you can make needed changes in your schedule. A daily schedule is a final suggestion to help you plan your time.