山西省长治市第二中学校2017-2018学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题.doc

1、20192019学年第二学期高一期末考试英语试题命题人：孙翠兰 审题人：郭治平【本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟】第卷（选择题 共100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分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三个选项中选择最佳选项，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 does the woman think of the movie?A. Its amusing.B. Its exciting.C. Its disappointing.

2、2. How will Susan spend most of her time in France?A. Traveling around.B. Studying at a school.C. Looking after her aunt.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Going out.B. Ordering drinks.C. Preparing for a party.4. Where are the speakers?A. In a classroom.B. In a libraryC. In a bookstore.5. Wha

3、t is the man going to do?A. Go on the Internet.B. Make a phone call.C. Take a train trip.第二节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选择最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出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7题。6. What is the woman looking for?A. An information offic

4、e.B. A police station.C. A shoe repair shop.7. What is the Town Guide according to the man?A. A brochure.B. A newspaper.C. A map.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What does the man say about the restaurant?A. Its the biggest one around.B. It offers many tasty dishes.C. Its famous for its seafood.9. What will the wo

5、man probably order?A. Fried fish.B. Roast chicken.C. Beef steak.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where will Mr. White be at 11 oclock?A. At the office.B. At the airport.C. At the restaurant.11. What will Mr. White probably do at one in the afternoon?A. Receive a guest.B. Have a meeting.C. Read a report.12. When

6、 will Miss Wilson see Mr. White?A. At lunch time.B. Late in the afternoon.C. The next morning.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why is Bill going to Germany?A. To work on a project.B. To study German.C. To start a new company.14. What did the woman dislike about Germany?A. The weather.B. The food.C. The schools.

7、15. What does Bill hope to do about his family?A. Bring them to Germany.B. Leave them in England.C. Visit them in a few months.16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Fellow-travelers.B. Colleagues.C. Classmates.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did it rain last time in Jurez?A. Three

8、 days ago.B. A month ago.C. A year ago.18. What season is it now in Jurez?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Autumn.19. What are the elderly advised to do?A. Take a walk in the afternoon.B. Keep their homes cool.C. Drink plenty of water.20. What is the speaker doing?A. Hosting a radio program.B. Conducting a se

9、minar.C. Forecasting the weather.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。AAre you planning your to-do list for the coming year? To help you out, weve collected our favorite must-see events across Canada. Ready, steady, go!The Jazz FestivalMontr

10、eals downtown comes alive every summer during the International Jazz Festival.The Festival International de Jazz de Montral is an annual jazz festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal jazz festival holds the 2019 Guinness World Record as the worlds largest jazz festival. This year the

11、event is scheduled to run from June 29 to July 9. Stages replace cars along busy streets. With a host of free outdoor shows, youll be snapping your fingers to anything from Dixieland to blues, African beats to modern trip-hop, and everything in between.Are You Ready?Just head east to the Targa Newfo

12、undland Rally, which runs from September 9 to 16 this year. The 2, 200-kilometer race dashes across the eastern and central parts of the province, and is the largest race of its kind in North America. On these sections you race against the clock rather than other competitors. This is a great chance

13、to test your cars limits and your skills.Hello Spring!In 1945, thousands of tulip bulbs from Holland were planted on Ottawas Parliament Hill, Canada. These gifts were a thank-you to Canadian soldiers who helped set Holland free in World War . Since then, the capital has become home to the Canadian T

14、ulip Festival. From May 4 to 22, Ottawa and Gatineau ( a city of southwest Quebec) will be covered with beautiful flowers. Besides three million tulips, visitors can also attend concerts, featuring some of Canadas brightest musical stars.21. What can people do at the Targa Newfoundland Rally?A. List

15、en to Dixieland and blues.B. Have a taste of Canadian wines.C. Have a test of their driving skills.D. Enjoy themselves at a flower show.22. Holland is mentioned in the text to show .A. the cruelty of World War IIB. the wisdom of Canadian soldiersC. the origin of the Canadian Tulip FestivalD. the pop

16、ularity of the Canadian Tulip Festival23. The text mainly talks about .A. the geography of CanadaB. popular events in CanadaC. historical events in CanadaD. traditional culture of CanadaBSeattle, Washington may be nicknamed “Rain City”, but its snow thats making it famous. On January 12, Seattle res

17、idents set the Guinness World Record for the largest snowball fight. More than 5, 800 people showed up to throw snowballs at one another at the Seattle Center.It didnt snow in Seattle on that day, but there was snow in a small corner of the city-enough to make a lot of kids dreams come true. Trucks

18、hauled (拉) 34 loads of snow from Snoqualmie Pass, an hour away in Washingtons Cascade mountain range, to the Seattle Center. It took 162, 000 pounds of the white stuff to build the winter wonderland.The goal was to break the Guinness World Record for the biggest snowball fight. The event was also a

19、fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of King County. Seattle businessman Neil Bergquist took three months to organize the playful battle. He wanted to raise money for kids “by remembering what it was like to feel like a kid”.Although Seattle residents arent used to snow, they succeeded in getting

20、 enough people to come out and play. About 6,000 tickets were sold online. Participants were given bar-coded(条形码的) wristbands when they arrived. The wristbands were scanned as participants entered and left the location, so Guinness could count the number of participants at all times. There were 130

21、judges for the official one-and-a-half-minute snowball fight. Anyone not throwing snowballs was not counted in total.To raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs, companies paid for space to build snow forts (堡垒). A Guinness official confirmed the count of 5,834 people. Seattle beat the previous worl

22、d record of about 5, 400 at a 2019 snowball fight in South Korea.来源:1“We had much fun, set a Guinness record and raised some money for kids. Everyone had a chance to act like a kid for a day.” Bergquist said.24. Seattle prepared for its snowball fight event by .A. carrying snow from somewhere elseB.

23、 having residents sell ticketsC. putting ads on the InternetD. building many snow houses25. Which of the following is NOT the aim of the Seattle snowball fight?A. To bring fun to participants.B. To attract more visitors.C. To raise funds for poor kids.D. To break the world record.26. The exact numbe

24、r of the participants throwing snowballs was known by .A. adding up the sold ticketsB. numbering the real fightersC. scanning the bar-coded wristbandsD. counting those entering the location27. According to the text, we can conclude that .A. it often snows in SeattleB. the participants were mainly ch

25、ildrenC. the snowball fight lasted for half an hourD. about 100 participants didnt throw snowballsCHawking died early Wednesday at his home in England at the age of 76. Throughout his career as one of the worlds most recognizable cosmic thinkers, he regularly threw himself into pop cultures comedic

26、ring with cameos(客串) on programs such as The Simpsons and Late Night with Conan OBrien.These appearances defined Hawkings personal life as much as his universe-shaking theoretical work. Humor, however, was not just one side of his personality, but a key to overcoming the disease he struggled against

27、 since 1963.Keeping an active mind has been vital to my survival, as has maintaining a sense of humor. Hawking said in a 2019 documentary. I am probably better known for my appearances on The Simpsons and on The Big Bang Theory than I am for my scientific discoveries.At 21, Hawking was diagnosed wit

28、h a condition similar to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (肌萎缩性侧索硬化症), also known as Lou Gehrig s disease. According to the ALS Association, Half of all people affected with ALS live at most three or more years after diagnosis. Twenty percent live five years or more; only ten percent will live more tha

29、n ten years.The disease would eventually shut down Hawkings motor functions, making him speechless and unable to move without a wheelchair. Doctors initially said he would be dead in two years. His condition, however, proved to be a rare slow-acting version.But Hawking fought through his worse physi

30、cal state, rising to a position as a celebrated professor of mathematics at the University of Cambridge and altering the popular conception of physics with his 1988 bestseller, A Brief History of Time.When I turned 21, my expectations were reduced to zero, he said in a TV show. He added, It was impo

31、rtant that I came to appreciate what I did have. Its also important not to become angry, no matter how difficult life is, because you can lose all hope if you cant laugh at yourself and at life in general.29. What was Hawking like according to the text?A. He was kind and brave.B. He was friendly and

32、 adventurous.C. He was humorous and strong-minded.D. He was shy and uncommunicative.30. How did Hawking deal with ALS?A. He did further research into the disease. B. He kept a positive attitude towards his disease.C. He did more exercise and spoke a lot with others.D. He went to hospital to have a h

33、ealth check regularly.31. What can be learnt from the story of Hawking?A. Laughter is the best medicine. B. Lost time is never found again.C. Everything comes to him who waits.D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.32. What can we know from the text?A. ALS is a common disease in

34、England.B. Doctors once abandoned treatment for Hawking.来源:1C. Playing roles in comedy was Hawkings favorite.D. Its almost a wonder that Hawking can survive the disease.DOn Tuesday, Apples CEO Tim Cook announced the Apple Watch. The new smart device, which is worn on the wrist, just like a normal wa

35、tch, can do all the things a cell phone does-and more.At $349, the Apple Watch is expensive. Some experts doubt that they will become as successful as smartphones. It does seem likely, though, that the device will open yet another door in personal computing. The watch is the smartest computer yet. I

36、t taps you on the wrist whenever a new message comes in. It prepares answers to questions you receive from friends. It reminds you where you parked your car. It tracks your health. It even allows you to send your heartbeat to others.When it goes on sale early next year, it will be Apples first item

37、in a new category of technology-wearable computers. If the Apple Watch becomes popular, it will change the way the world interacts with computers. People may depend on the smart jewelry even more than they already depend on their phones. It might not only be a game changer for Apple, but for the ent

38、ire industry. says technology expert Daniel Ives. A lot of major technology players around the globe are taking notes on what Apple is trying to do here.The Apple watch is specially designed for a smaller device. An entire computer fits onto a single chip(芯片). Users will be able to scroll(滚屏)just li

39、ke they would do on an iPhone. It will have a built-in speaker for alarms that users can both hear and feel. Pressing the side button brings up contacts so you can communicate with people quickly and easily. Apple Watch also introduces health and fitness apps that can help people lead healthier live

40、s. The built- in heart rate sensor (传感器) and GPS will track calories burned and workouts.According to Matt Vella, a writer for TIME magazine, the watch is the most exciting device since the iPad. After actually trying the watch, he says, “It sits on the wrist very naturally. You could easily forget

41、you are wearing the Apple Watch, and you will.32. What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph imply?A. Apple Watch will include many new games.B. Many game developers will pay attention to Apple Watch.C. Apple plays an important part in the personal computing field.D. Apple Watch will g

42、reatly influence the personal computing field.33. The fourth paragraph mainly tells us .A. how the Apple Watch worksB. the small size of the Apple WatchC. what information we can get from the Apple WatchD. the difference between the Apple Watch and the iPhone34. The side button on the Apple Watch is

43、 used to .A. sound the alarmB. adjust the built-in speakerC. build the man-machine communicationD. make the health and fitness apps start working35. What is Matt Vellas attitude towards the Apple Watch?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Objective.D. Unbelievable.来源:学。科。网Z。X。X。K第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文

44、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。Your home may be an easy aim for thefts! 36 However, with just a few simple steps, you can better make sure of the safety of your home during all of the holiday celebrations. Here are a few tips for making it difficult to tell you are away from home. 37 Or you ca

45、n tell your mailman to hold your mail until you return. Nothing says Hey, we are not home! like when your postbox is filled with all kinds of mail and you have many different newspapers in your driveway.Set several different lights in your house on random timers. 38 Instead, put your outside lights

46、on timers to be on during the nights. If an outdoor light remains on for days at a time, it means that nobody is home to turn it off. 39 If you have pets that you are not taking with you on vacation, leave them with a friend, rather than have someone come into your house every day to take care of th

47、em. When thieves see a neighbor or friend entering your house every day, they will know you are not at home.Close all your curtains when you leave town. 40 If they dont know what there is to take, then they are less likely to take the risk of breaking in.This article just has suggested a few tips to

48、 help you keep your house safe while you are on holiday. Nothing can truly protect your home unless you have it monitored by a professional home security system.A. Then how should you deal with your pets?B. Dont leave your outdoor lights on all the time.C. Have a trusted neighbor pick up your mail a

49、nd newspapers.D. If you want to have a wonderful holiday, you should take the following tips.E. The thieves will be frightened and not break in if your lights are on all the time.F. This is effective to prevent possible thefts, as no one can see what is in your house.G. Around holidays, many familie

50、s dont consider taking proper measures to prevent their homes from suffering holiday thefts.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，掌握其大意，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。Without realizing it, Tracey Robinson was making it too hard for her son Joshua to get a word in. She

51、would 41 him stories at night. She would 42 reading and hardly stop to take a breath as she turned each page. But since she started stopping at each 43 for long enough to allow Joshua to 44 , he has made giant leaps in his 45 development.Joshuas experience was 46 by other preschool children who were

52、 47 in a Sydney University study that has found a childs language 48 can be vastly improved if parents stay 49 more often.The programme taught me not to 50 for him. When you have a child with a language delay, it is hard to stop and wait without 51 for them. Mrs Robinson said.When Joshua was nearly

53、four years old, he couldnt put two 52 together. Now his language is still 53 what it should be, but he has vastly improved.Dr Susan Colmar, programme coordinator for school counselling in the Faculty of Education and Social Work, found the studys reading programme 54 an 11-fold improvement in verbal

54、 (口头的) language skills. The techniques appeared to 55 all children.One girl with below-average language skills showed 56 skills after the four-month period, she said. 57 to children is a good bedtime strategy, but Dr Colmar said she had found amazing results for 58 language development using the chi

55、ld-leading approach to reading and talking.What is very evident is that parents talk far, far too much, 59 let children talk about what they want, she said. If a parent leads, the child almost says 60 . Parents should be seen, not be heard.41. A. talkB. readC. sayD. make42. A. stopB. finishC. likeD.

56、 keep43. A. pageB. sentenceC. lineD. paragraph44. A. speakB. singC. laughD. cry45. A. expressionB. languageC. movementD. behavior46. A. repeatedB. criticizedC. refusedD. received47. A. takenB. thoughtC. involvedD. listed48. A. talentB. wayC. skillsD. speed49. A. busyB. easyC. quietD. calm50. A. expl

57、ainB. learnC. read D. talk51. A. answeringB. askingC. doingD. reading52. A. sentencesB. wordsC. booksD. pictures53. A. aboveB. behindC. overD. at54. A. showed upB. looked intoC. resulted inD. led on55. A. benefitB. hurtC. decideD. increase56. A. lowerB. averageC. usualD. higher57. A. WritingB. Liste

58、ningC. SpeakingD. Reading58. A. adultB. childC. studentD. baby59. A. in spite ofB. other thanC. rather thanD. more than60. A. nothingB. everythingC. anythingD. something第卷（共50分）第二节 语法填空 (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（不多于1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Nowadays, parents go all out to leave possessions for

59、 their children, 61 they are rich or poor. But Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of social media giant Facebook, has something 62 (large) in mind. On Dec. 1, Zuckerberg, 31, announced the birth of his first child and the start 63 the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, 64 organization for helping people

60、in need. 65 (make) the world a better place for their kids to grow up in, Zuckerberg said he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, would give away 99 percent of their Facebook shares, 66 now are worth about $45 billion, to good causes.However, the shares will not be donated to the organization immediately,

61、67 over the course of the couples lives.The 68 (announce) was presented as a letter 69 (write) by the couple to their new baby girl,Max.According to the letter, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative 70 (help) to realize “human potential” and “equality for all children in the next generation”.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分

62、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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、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;来源:12.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。We joined in a voluntary activity organized by our school in Sunday. We

63、gathered at the Sunshine Square and gave out leaflets to passers-by, tell them the importance of environmental protection. The leaflets soon draw the attention of the public. Some of us also made a public speech to tell people some knowledges about protecting the environment. They were also told whe

64、re to take action in a properly and efficient way. The voluntary activity was offered us an opportunity to contribute to our society but I have learned much from it. I think someone should be concerned about our environment and take active part in improving it.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，负责学校英文广播站。请你给广播站的

65、顾问布朗博士（Dr. Brown）写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加广播站十周年庆典。要点如下：1.感谢布朗博士的指导；2.告知庆典的时间和地点；3.邀请布朗博士参加庆典并发表讲话。注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：consultant (顾问) anniversary (周年)Dear Dr. BrownThank you so much for Yours Li Hua2019-2019学年第二学期高一期末考试英语试题参考答案听力1-5 CACBA6-10 CABCB11-15 BCABA16-20 BCACA阅读理

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69、an书面表达 Dear Dr. Brown,Thank you so much for having been our consultant for such a long time. With your guidance, our broadcast station has been making great progress and is very popular with the students.In order to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our station, a celebration will be held in the sch

70、ool lecture hall at 7:30 next Friday evening. In the celebration, there will be some performances such as singing and dancing, and we can also play games.We would like to invite you to give a speech at the celebration. We would appreciate it if you can spare the time to come.I am looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua