山东省枣庄八中2018届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、枣庄八中2018届第一学期期中考试英语试题本试卷分第I和第II两卷，共10页，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。第 I 卷 (选择题，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到答题卡上。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。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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C。1

2、. How much is a ticket to New Jersey?A. $ 21.B. $ 42.C. $ 50.2. How does the woman feel?A. Annoyed.B. Confused.C. Excited.3. What is the conversation mainly about?A. Bad neighborhoods.B. A loud noise. C. Chinese New Year4. What does the woman mean?A. They should get more butter.B. She doesnt want to

3、 ask Andy again.C. The butter is not in its usual place.5. What place are the speakers looking for?A. A cafe.B. A bookstore.C. A bank.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三个选项中选出最佳选项。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、7题。6. What is the wom

4、an looking for?A. An information office.B. A shoe repair shop.C. A police station.7. What is the Town Guide probably according to the man?A. A map.B. A newspaper.C. A brochure.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the womans opinion about the art field trip?A. It is very worthwhile.B. It is a waste of money.C.

5、It is a waste of time.9. How will the woman get to Hong Kong?A. By train.B. By air.C. By bus.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the man want to do?A. Buy office supplies.B. Buy his father a gift.C. Get a birthday gift.11. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers.B. Boss and employee.C.

6、Shop owner and customer.12. What does the woman suggest?A. A trip to the office supplies store.B. A couple of shopping trips.C. A shopping trip downstairs.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why does the woman need the job?A. To learn to start a business.B. To support herself through college.C. To gain some work e

7、xperience.14. Where exactly will the woman work if she gets the job?A. At the cashiers desk.B. Between the shop shelves.C. In the manager s office.15. How is the woman s performance at school?A. Poor.B. Excellent. C. Average. 16. What will be the woman working hours if she gets the job?A. 8:30 a. m.

8、 6:10 p. m.B. 9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.C. 8:30 a.m.10:00 p.m.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where is the speaker making the announcement?A. In an outdoor market.B. In a grocery store.C. In a restaurant.18. Who is Donna Jones?A. A customer.B.A weatherman. C. A manager.19. Where should one go if he is afraid of small

9、 spaces or crowds?A. To the restrooms.B. To the customer service area.C. To the parking lot. 20. What should an employee of the store do?A. Help customers with their things.B. Keep an eye on the weather.C. Lock up the money.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分）第一节（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A

10、Where to see amazing colours around the world Lake DistrictAs you wander along Windermere to the centre of Ambleside，autumn colours are abundantLooking across the water，it seems that the treeline is alight with red and orange leavesAs you round the bend on to the road into town，you are faced with a

11、hillside that celebrates autumn at its best CANADA and USA Dorset Lookout Tower，near Toronto Before you reach Dwight，climb the Dorset Lookout Tower，142 metres above the Lake of BaysFrom up here，the canopy(树冠)is an autumnal quilt reaching to the horizon，refreshing the eyes and invigorating the spirit

12、 Great Smoky Mountains，TennesseeNorth Carolina Fall in this national park is amazingJust outside quaint Townsend，Tennessee，it is a bikeable and driveable 11-mile loop(环形车道)，but be sure to explore the cabins and fields on footLate October and early November is my favoufite time to visit；the colours a

13、re great and the weather is cool enough to allow nice walks and hikes Kamikochi national park，HonshuIn central Honshu，three hoursdrive northeast of Nagoya，is one of the most charming places in the Japanese AlpsThe mountain slopes are covered with forests of larch and beech that blaze scarlet and ora

14、nge in the autumnWisps of smoke hang in the still air above Yakedake volcano，and the glass surface of Taisho Pond perfectly reflects the trees and snow-dusted mountains21What season scenery does the text describe?ASpring BSummer CAutumn DWinter22Where would you go if you like to ride a bike?ALake Di

15、strictBGreat Smoky Mountains，TennesseeNorth CarolinaCCANADA and USA Dorset Lookout TowerDKamikochi national park，Honshu23What is different from others about Kamikochi national park? APeople can enjoy colorful leaves from upBThe scenery here is the most charmingCYou can appreciate the snow sceneDNo s

16、moke can be seen above the volcanoBYoure swallowing a fruit salad and everythings fineThen suddenly your tongue feels itchyThe corners of your mouth start to stingBefore you know it，your entire mouth feels burnt and irritatedWhats going on?Is there pineapple or kiwi fruit in that salad? They both co

17、ntain specific enzymes(生化酶) called bromelain(sourced from pineapple)and actinidain(found in kiwis，as well as mangos, papayas and bananas in lower amounts)that break down proteins，including the ones in your mouthLiterally，if you eat pineapple or kiwi fruit，the enzymes will eat the surface of your ton

18、gue in return Wow，isnt that dangerous for my tongue?! Bromelain and actinidain are so potent that they are actually used commercially to tenderize meatBut，usually，the enzymes are not harmful to humansIts important， however，to be aware of the difference between a normal reaction and an allergic oneTh

19、e actinidain in kiwis，in particular，is a common allergen，so if you experience swelling，rashes，vomiting or unusual pain，see a doctor! But it is strange that canned pineapple doesnt hurt my mouth at all Well，thats because in the canning process，the pineapple is heated up to kill any bacteria (and enzy

20、mes)But the canned stuff is often full of preservatives and added sugarWe definitely recommend flesh pineapple，in small amounts，paired with nutritious delicious dishes like a beef burgerItll minimize the itch !24Actinidain can be found in various fruits EXCEPT_A banana Bkiwi Cmango Dpineapple25Enzym

21、es can_Amake some people vomitBbe totally harmlessCmake our tongues tenderDbreak down our tongues26Why did the author prefer fresh pineapple to canned pineapple?ABecause flesh pineapple can minimize the itchBBecause enzymes in fresh pineapple can break down proteinCBecause canned pineapple has lost

22、enzymes during the canning processDBecause fresh pineapple is free of preservatives and added sugar27We might read this passage from a_.Ascience fiction Bcook brochureC botany journal Dbiology textbookCAs part of the “Facebook generation”, we have grown up in a world where access to the Internet is

23、at our fingertips and were able to connect with people at the touch of a button Nowadays, its become increasingly common to offer guests the wifi password along with a cup of tea when they come round to visit. Weve been becoming addicted to our smartphones.Of course, smartphones are undeniably usefu

24、l and have revolutionized our lives in so many ways. However, it seems a shame that these addictive pieces of technology are slowly beginning to take over our lives. It is so easy to become dependent on our phones, whether its to find the way around with the map application or even just check the ti

25、me. As a result, were becoming more anti-social-choosing to consult the Internet rather than talk with others face-to-face.Even when were socializing, it seems that most of us struggle without our phones at arms reach. Phones were invented to keep us more connected, and indeed they have done just th

26、at. We can now get in touch by an endless list of social media outlets, yet this means were starting to lack genuine connect with each other.People are connecting more and more across screens rather than in person, even when it comes to relationshipdating websites are more popular than ever before.R

27、ecently, an artist released a series of images depicting people in social situations and edited out their smartphones and tables. The result was a collection of powerful images that have, perhaps ironically, gone viral. They force people to wake up to the fact that we are no longer interacting prope

28、rly with each other.28.What do people nowadays provide their guests with according to the passage?A. A smartphone. B. The wifi password.C. A tablet. D. A tea party.29.Whats the main idea of the second paragraph?A. Smartphones are beginning to take over our lives.B. We should consult the Internet for

29、 knowledge.C. We havent been addicted to our smartphones.D. Smartphones have revolutionized our lives in many ways.30.Which of the followings is NOT the consequence of smartphone addiction?A. Giving away our wifi password.B. Connecting more across screens.C. Becoming more and more anti-social.D. Dep

30、ending on phones to know anything.31.The artist released the images so as to show that .A. the images are as powerful as the virusB. the contents of the images are improperC. dating websites are more and more popular than beforeD. We rely on human-machine interaction too muchDVirtual reality(虚拟现实)(V

31、R)，a kind of fantastic technology，is finally hereIt is the wonderful world created by computersIf you want to experience it，you will have to depend on a headsetBut before you rush out to buy a headset，youd better take notice of expertswarnings“These devices are designed mostly for adult use，”said Dr

32、Justin Asgarpour，Vancouver optometrist(whose job is to examine peoples eyes and to sell glasses)Little research has been done about the long-term effects of VR on children，but makers have not designed the VR headsets for young eyesVR headset maker Oculus Rift states that younger users may suffer fro

33、m discomfort or ill health effects，and they are in a very important period of visual development “What a study has suggested is that a VR device can actually cause what we call amblyopia，potential lazy eyes，in these children with pre-existing Visual conditions，”DrAsgarpour saidEven children without

34、underlying eye conditions could experience problems，like temporary double visionAdults should be careful too，according to the doctor，who says longer virtual reality experiences can lead to balance problemsYou should be careful of your surroundings and be careful not to trip over wiresThose with hear

35、t conditions are advised not to playBut every coin has two sidesThere are some positive health uses of virtual realityThe technology has been used to treat conditions like fear of heights，and its also being used to help treat addictions“What were trying to do is take people into a drug-related setti

36、ng and let them experience cravings(extremely strong wishes for something)，”DrZach Rosenthal with Duke University saidHe and his team take addicts inside a virtual house and use a series of tones to condition them to reduce their cravingsScientists say that a lot more research needs to be done about

37、 the long-term health effects of VR，but in the meantime you had better spend only a limited time on VR and make sure your children use it as little as possible32Whats one of the purposes of this passage? ATo introduce the uses of VR headset B To warn children not to use VRCTo inform people of the ad

38、vantages of VRD To advertise the VR headset33What problems can the use of the VR headset bring to children?AHearing problems B Balance problemsCVisual problems D Addiction problems34Why is DrZach Rosenthals research mentioned?ATo prove VR has beneficial effectsBTo explain how VR worksCTo reduce peop

39、les cravingsDTo prove the bad effects of using the headset35What does the author think of VR?A VR will not be popular any longerB VR does no harm to adults C VR has no benefits to peopleD VRs health effects need more researches 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。每小题只有一个最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选

40、项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）We need to failfailure is how we learn. If we never fail at anything, we probably havent learned all that life has to teach us. 36 Dont criticize yourself for trying and never stop trying.Trying or learning something new is often half the battle. Babies dont give up u

41、ntil they learn to walk. If you really want to change some behavior or learn to do something new, dont give up trying. 37 , although you may get depressed by the lack of progress sometimes.Understand the power of optimism.While optimism is the new happiness, there is a certain power in optimistic th

42、inking whether you believe it or not. Putting yourself in a more optimistic mindset can open you up to more possibilities.Learn to rely on yourself first, then others.Those who are self-reliant are also usually more resilientmeaning they can bounce back from problems, stress and heartbreak more quic

43、kly than those who arent 38 just become your own best friend, do everything that you can possibly do for yourself, and learn what your strengths and weaknesses are.Dont look back. 39 . But in fact, theres nothing back there to see. Spend just 10 percent more of your time looking forward to what life

44、 holds for you in the future, and I suspect youll find yourself in a better position.Failure is a normal and natural pan of life that is neither good nor bad-its just how we learn. 40 , but how quickly you can accept your failure, learn something from it and try again.A. So the question is not wheth

45、er you fail or not.B. Becoming self-reliant in easier than it sounds.C. We spend too much of our adult lives looking back.D. If you give up, your progress will come to an end.E. But what can help us when we fail?F. But how can we avoid failure?G. We should cherish today.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填

46、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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Once a little kid spotted a fascinating caterpillar and cautiously picked it up home. He 41 his mother if he could keep it. She agreed if hed take good care. Then he was given a large jar with 42 in. Every day he observe

47、d and brought it fresh 43 to eat. Two months later it climbed up the stick, acting strangely. He 44 called his mother over and was told it was creating a cocoon (茧) and that it would become a butterfly. He cant wait to see the 45 .Days later hes 46 to find a tiny hole in the cocoon and something sta

48、rting to struggle to come out. 47 he soon became concerned. It appeared that its making no progress. So he decided to 48 . He ran to the tool-kit, jogged back with 49 and cut the cocoon to make the hole 50 . The butterfly quickly appeared, with a 51 body and wrinkled wings. But he kept expecting, fi

49、rmly believing 52 the body would shrink (缩水) and that its wings would 53 . But neither happened! The butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around.Finally they went to a local 54 . They were told the butterfly was supposed to struggle. 55 , its struggle was Gods way to push it through the tin

50、y opening of the cocoon 56 the fluid out of its body and into its wings. Without the struggle, it would never ever 57 .The boys good 58 hurt the butterfly. So keep in mind that struggling is an important part of any growth experience, which is 59 what we need in our lives. Actually, its the struggle

51、s that 60 developing our ability to fly.41 A. beggedB. questionedC. askedD. required42. A. leafB. bedC. quiltD. stick43. A. leavesB. branchesC. fruitD. water 44. A. excitedlyB. curiouslyC. repeatedlyD. worriedly45. A. adventureB. improvementC. transformationD. perfection46. A. thrilledB amusedC. dis

52、appointedD. annoyed47. A. ThusB. But C. HoweverD. Eventually48. A. handleB. pushC. helpD. quit49. A. matches B. needlesC. sticksD. scissors50. A. bigger B. tinierC. brighterD. deeper51. A largeB. swollenC. strongD. slim52 A. in return B. in theoryC. in turnD. in time53. A. exposeB. strengthenC. expa

53、nd D. soften54. A. biologistB. physicianC. physicistD. magician55. A. By the wayB. In fact C. By this meansD. In theory56. A. squeezingB. absorbingC wipingD. sucking57. A. moveB. fly C. climbD. jump58. A. behaviorB. intention C observationD. expectation59. A. merelyB. entirelyC. exactlyD. potentiall

54、y60. A. concentrate onB. consist of C. result from D. contribute to第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 I went to a classical music concert yesterday and I loved it 61 I particularly experienced in a different way is how much I appreciated the musicians. I am 62 grateful for the

55、gifts 63 (share)by the musicians with the audience that Ill carry this special feeling along with me I have noticed how the music can change ones view，and I am thankful for the way musicians work to the best of their 64 (able)to provide this music for their audienceThis newfound appreciation is than

56、ks to the kindness that I have been allowed 65 (develop)here on KindSpring and from all of you KindSpringersOn 66 topic of classical music，I always loved the clapping and the cheering 67 come at the end of a concert 68 (specific)in classical music concerts the applause can last to six or seven minut

57、esIt always 69 (1ift)my spirit，but now I know that its because it is all act of gratitude(感激)to the musicians and the musicThanks 70 classical music concerts，Ill never fail to carry on with the act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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错

58、误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： 2只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。This summer，crowds of tourist traveled to famous universities like Peking University and Tsinghua UniversityMost of them were junior and senior students with our par

59、entsWith the rise number of visitors，it took many hours enter the universitiesIn summer，Oxford and Harvard were facing the same problemThe bicycle paths of Oxford are flooded of tour buses，which are parking illegally“University tourism”is popular because of the long histories and unique culturesMore

60、 important，many parents hope their children will go into a top university in the future“I have brought my son here to see that top universities look like，”a mother told China DailyShe hoped for her son could learn something from the trip and study harder after that第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，是枣庄八中学生会主席，你校将举行校文化节，学校安排你写一封电子邮件，邀请外籍教授Black先生做关于中美文化差异的讲座。要点：1.讲座时间：2017年11月20日早上9点到11点； 2.讲座地点：报告厅； 3.联系方式：zzbz。注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_