安徽省蚌埠市第二中学2016-2017学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家20162017学年第一学期期中测试高一英语试卷命题人：考试时间：120分钟 卷面分值：150分所有选择题的答案必须用2B铅笔涂在答题卡中相应的位置，否则，该大题不予记分。第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）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 will Mark do tomorrow?A.Have tea with the man. B.V

2、isit his grandparents. C.Work in the country.2.What keeps the man late? A.An injury. B.A meeting. C.Heavy traffic.3.How much did the man pay for the telephone service last month? A.$25. B.$50. C.$100.4.What are the two speakers talking about?A.The girls age. B.The girls singing. C.The girls past.5.W

3、hat is the womans purpose of calling the man? A.To ask for a newspaper. B.To put on an advertisement. C.To ask about a house.第二节 （共15小题；每个小题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，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、7题。6.Why does the

4、woman call the man?A.To tell him about her journey. B.To ask about her appointment. C.To tell him she cant come on Friday.7.How does the man react after hearing what the woman said? A.He is angry. B.He offers a solution. C.He is worried.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Where are the speakers? A.At home. B.On the st

5、reet. C.At the hospital.9.What will the man do next? A.Take a long rest. B.Go to the drug store. C.Get some food. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.How much is the most expensive single room? A.$160. B.$240. C.$260.11.What is included in the price？ A.Breakfast. B.Tax. C.Service.12.How much should the woman pay pe

6、r night? A.$260. B.$300. C.$360.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What was Jackie Robinson? A.A writer. B.A baseball player. C.A basketball player.14.What book is recommended by the woman? A.A collection of stories. B.A biography. C.A novel.15.What does the man think of Last Stop on Market Street? A.Great. B.Not

7、so good. C.Too disapointing.16.How will the woman get the book? A.She will go to fetch it. B.It will be delivered to her. C.The man will bring it for her.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.How long does the speaker think we should exercise daily ? A.For at least half an hour. B.For at least an hour. C.For at leas

8、t 90 minutes.18.What does the speaker think of going to bed on time? A.Very difficult. B.Common. C.Beneficial.19. What does the speaker often eat? A.Whole grains. B.French fries. C.Hot dogs.20.Whats the text meant to do?A.To tell the benefits of being energetic. B.To tell how to become more energeti

9、c. C.To tell how to work more effectively.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下面四篇短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHoney from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious. Most people, and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for the

10、m to get that honey is to find a wild bees nest and take the honey from it. Often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them. In parts of Africa, though, people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helpera little bird called a honey guide. The honey gu

11、ide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax(蜂蜡) in the beehives(蜂房). The little bird cannot reach this wax, which is deep inside the bees nest. So, when it finds a suitable nest, it looks for someone to help it. The honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both pass

12、ing animals and people. Once it has their attention, it flies through the forest, waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest. When they finally arrive at the nest, the follower reaches in to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watch

13、es. Some of the honey, and the wax, always falls to the ground, and this is when the honey guide takes its share. Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax, but it is very determined in its efforts to get it. The birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away. The

14、y will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.21. Why is it difficult to find a wild bees nest?A. Its small in size.B. Its hidden in trees.C. Its covered with wax.D. Its hard to recognize.22. What do the

15、words the follower in paragraph 2 refer to?A. A bee. B. A bird. C. A honey seeker. D. A beekeeper.23. The honey guide is special in the way .A. it gets its foodB. it goes to churchC. it sings in the forestD. it reaches into bees nests24. What can be the best title for the text?A. Wild BeesB. Wax and

16、 HoneyC. Beekeeping in AfricaD. HoneyLovers HelperBWhen my students ask me why I live in a tiny house, they ask it in light of all the “sacrifices(牺牲)”I an making. They know that I have moved from a large apartment in the city to a small custom-built home on wheels in the backyard woods. They know I

17、 forego running water, Internet connection, sewage(下水道), and reliable phone reception.However, it was possible for me to be truly happy while living with very few material things. My body responded well, in health, fitness and mood, to a schedule more consistent(一致的)with the natural day and night cy

18、cle. Observing the daily sunset, hosting friends for days at a time, reading, writing letters to my families and friends and exploring natural wonders in my spare time all were free and invaluable experiences.What was necessary to my survival proved to be a rather short list-healthy food, clean and

19、drinkable water, heat source, weather-protecting shelter, weather-suitable clothing, equally important friends and mental and physical stimulations(刺激).When I returned to life in the US, I couldnt help but sense a deep and uneasy belief that life suddenly changed. I felt disconnected with many thing

20、s- the earth, others, my food source, my waste disposal, the natural cycle of my body and the productive interests. These are the things I once cared for but now find myself too busy to enjoy. How was it that I was earning literally 40 times my Peace Corps salary and was less healthy, satisfied and

21、intentional in my daily schedule? I found myuself asking-what is it to be rich anyway? Therefore, last August I let go of most of my possessions and moved into a tiny house on wheels because I wanted to see if I could live a more enjoyable lifestyle. So far so good. No inconvenience has made up for

22、the many positive benefits that continue to come from this change in lifestyle. I believe that I have made the right decision.25. What does the underlined word “forego” in the first paragraph probably mean?A. Give away. B. Take along. C. Care for. D. Go after.26. What interested the author most when

23、 living in the tiny house?A. The natural living schedule. B. Busy and invaluable experiences. C. The happiness of the simple life. D. The very few material possessions.27. What did the author feel when he returned to the US?A. He was behind the times. B. He wouldnt enjoy the modern life. C. He was r

24、ich enough to enjoy the city life. D. He was disconnected with the outside world.CSingapore is building an airport where indoor trees, waterfalls and a rain vortex sit alongside check-in queues, waiting rooms and baggage carousels(传送带). Where once sat a car park, there will soon be thousands of tree

25、s and plants across 22,000 sq metres of landscaped indoor parklands. This will be joined by a 40m-high indoor waterfall, expected to be the worlds tallest. These are the plans for the new 3.5 hectare Jewel development at Singapores Changi Airport, scheduled to open in 2018; a five-storey, 134,000 sq

26、uare metre complex, mixing natural outdoor plants with modern airport facilities.“The aim behind the introduction of such lush(茂盛的) landscaping is purely to provide all visitors with a memorable experience, one where they are surrounded by nature and greenery,”says Philip Yim, Chief Executive Office

27、r of Jewel Changi Airport Development.Promised sustainability（持续性） measures include “extensive usage of photovoltaic panels（光电板）”to produce renewable energy, as well as encouraging the use of natural lighting and a “high efficiency” air-conditioning system.The indoor waterfall, named the “Rain Vorte

28、x”, will make use of special lighting effects to change at night into what is promised to be a dramatic light and sound show. “The Rain Vortex is one example of how sustainable design plays an important role in the planning of the attraction,” says Yim. In the event of a rain storm, the power of the

29、 rain water will flow naturally through the oculus. The excess rain water collected will be used for irrigation of the landscaping at Jewel.Yim quotes the popular reputation Singapore enjoys as “the garden city”, where greenery is recognised as an essential part of the urban landscape, an attractive

30、 image which clearly inspires Jewels design.However, it remains to be seen whether, beyond the aesthetic (审美的) appeal, Jewel can add genuine environmental things to something as un-environmental as an international airport.28. What can we learn about the “jewel” development Singapores change Airport

31、?A. It is being built on an old car park at present.B. It has been planned and is being built.C. It will be the worlds tallest airport.D. Acts of kindness can make a difference.29. To keep the airport developing sustainably, it is advised to .A. use no electric lightsB. use more air-conditionersC. m

32、ake full use of natural waterD. try to produce renewable energy30. What can we infer about the Rain Vortex?A. It can transform into a dramatic show at anytime.B. Its design will be a great success environmentally.C. It will produce water to irrigate plants.D. A rain storm may make it look prettier.第

33、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。How to Develop Courage by Overcoming Daily Fears Sometimes when thinking of courage, we think it only applies to rare and uncommon situations. Yet our ordinary lives can also be full of courage, even if we are not facing the end of a gun,

34、 a wild animal or a dangerous criminal. Courage doesnt just mean doing heroic acts.31. In fact, where there is fear on a daily basis, there are opportunities for you to show your courage. Here are some suggestions to develop courage by overcoming daily fears. Recognizing your fears. By realizing tha

35、t youre fearful, you are more likely to get to the bottom of what your fear is. 32. You might come to understand that youre afraid of failing or taking chances. You may be fearful simply because you dont have confidence in yourself. The key is not to dwell on your fear, but rather to understand what

36、 it is what youre worried about. Ask yourself what is the worst that can happen. If you hesitate to take action, ask yourself this: Whats the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then go on to improve on the worst. Is failure the worst thing that can happen? No, absolutely not. 33. Doin

37、g nothing is actually the worst thing that can happen. When you take no action, you are assured of getting nowhere. Take action. Courage comes from taking action. 34. You need to act to overcome your fear. Your action may put you into discomfort, but you have to just do it. And your action can preve

38、nt you from being stuck. 35. To build up your confidence, you need to do the same thing over and over again. Soon you will discover that less courage is needed because you have already gained mastery. You are able to move decisively forward.A. Share your fears with others.B. Practice, practice and p

39、ractice.C. So you are already in a comfort zone.D. You cannot think courage comes just in one day.E. Each undesired result is just one more step towards your goal.F. Finding out what is truly holding you back.G. You neednt wait for an emergency to occur to develop courage.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完

40、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、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。Chriss parents were proud of him when he graduated from college. But its been six months and he hasnt gotten a(n) 36 yet. In fact, he hasnt looked for it 37 . He has no idea what he wants to do and hes always thinking

41、of his old grad school(校友). Hes 38 at home with his parents and their relationship are getting tense, especially with his father, who 39 Chris for being lazy and afraid to 40 the real world. Chris thinks his dad is being totally 41 , after all, hes only young once and he needs some space. During a r

42、ecent 42 , Chris said, Im not you, Dad. I have my own way of doing things. I want a job I 43 . His dad replied, Thats a nice 44 , but in the end they call it work because its about making a productive livingnot having fun. There are many youngsters like Chris who are having trouble getting 45 with a

43、 serious job and becoming self-reliant. Some, like Peter Pan, just dont want to grow up. Some are afraid of 46 a wrong decision or of being rejected. Others are 47 of what psychologists call magical thinking. They believe that when the time is right, everything will fall into place, so they 48 good

44、chance to come knocking or until they feel encouraged to take their next step. Unfortunately, it doesnt 49 that way. Whats important is to begin. Things happen and opportunities 50 most often when were moving, not standing 51. The ability to keep developing or being more 52 is very important. Basic

45、physics says its easier to 53 the course of a moving object than to start movement at the beginning. In the end, its not really about finding yourself, 54 its about making yourself. The first steps are the _55 , but the key to success in anything is getting started.36.A. reward B. job C. education D

46、. advice37.A. seriouslyB. constantlyC. publicly D. naturally38.A. studying B. sharing C. living D. communicating39.A. admires B. warns C. reminds D. blames40.A. face B. enter C. create D. seek41.A. uncomfortableB. unforgettableC. unreasonable D. unfashionable42.A. report B. conflict C. year D. devel

47、opment43.A. enjoy B. lack C. need D. offer44.A. time B. attitude C. plan D. idea45. A. relaxed B. started C. confused D. annoyed46. A. drawing B. judging C. making D. following47. A. victims B. partners C. volunteers D. assistants48. A. seek for B. turn to C. wait for D. benefit from49. A. matter B.

48、 continue C. work D. help50. A. remain B. lose C. prove D. appear51. A. alone B. still C. up D. outside52. A. cautious B. successful C. anxious D. considerate53. A. follow B. complete C. design D. change54. A. but B. and C. so D. then55. A. wisest B. best C. hardest D. slowest第II卷第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1

49、.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。One day an ant was drinking at a small stream and fell in. She made all efforts 56._(reach) the side, but made no progress at all. The poor 57. (tire) ant was still bravely doing her best when a dove saw her. Moved by her 58. (determine) and perseverance

50、, the bird threw her a blade of grass, 59. supported her like a raft, and thus the ant reached the bank again. While she was resting and drying 60. (she) in the grass, she 61. (hear) a man come near. He was walking along barefooted 62._ a gun in his hand. As soon as he saw the dove, he wished to kil

51、l it. He would certainly have done so, but the ant bit him in the foot just as he raised his gun to fire. He stopped to see 63. had bitten him, and the dove 64. (immediate) flew away. It was an animal much 65. (weak) that had saved her life.第三节 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）根据每句中所填词的首字母或所给汉语意思补全句子，注意用所选词的恰

52、当形式填空。66. Our parents are always c_ about our health and happiness, no matter where we are.67. I would be g_ if you could give me some advice on how to improve my English.68. Although we hadnt seen each other for ages, I _ (辨认出) him at first sight.69. He looked calm, but a_, he was very nervous.70.

53、He was stubborn, but he was _ (说服) to change his mind in the end.71. Be d_ to do what you like, and you will make it.72. Hearing the good news that he had been admitted into his dream university after so many years of hard work, his parents couldnt help b_ into tears.73. _ (祝贺) to you on your succes

54、s!74. When I entered the room, I found he was b_ in his work, so he didnt notice me come in.75. Work hard and you will make progress in your studies _ (逐渐地).第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出该加

55、的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错的词下面画一横线，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。Time and tide wait no man. My mother is becoming a middle-age woman quietly. She had been busy running after us all the years. My father is very busy every day outside. But the heavy burden falls on my moth

56、ers shoulder. Because my school is far from my home, I have to go to school by the train and my mother sees me off at the station every time. I often choose a seat where is close to the window, so I can see her. However, I always cant help run tears from my eyes. All the buildings and people outside

57、 the window disappear. I wave gentle to my mother and I look at her till the view of her back disappears. Up to now, even if he is busy, she still does it as usual. The view of my mothers back will never change in my heart.第二节 书面表达（满分25）假如你是李华，你从学校的布告栏中看到通知说，学校广播站打算招聘一位英语播音员，请你根据以下要点，写一封自荐信，介绍自己。 1.

58、 写信原因； 2. 受过广播方面的专业训练，擅长英语； 3. 希望获得该职位。注意： 1. 字数100词左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头语和结语已为你写好。参考词汇：广播站 radio station；广播员 broadcasterDear Sir or Madam, Im Li Hua, a student in Class 8, Grade 1. _Yours,Li Hua2016-2017 高一期中考试英语答案一、听力1-5 BCBBC 6-10 CBABB 11-15 ABBCA 16-20 CBCAB二、阅读理解21-24 BCAD 25-27 ACB 28

59、-30 BDB 31-35 GFEDB三、完型填空36-40 BACDB 41-45 CBADB 46-50 CACCD 51-55 BBDAC四、语法填空56. to reach 57. tired 58. determination 59. which 60. her61. heard 62. with 63. what 64. immediately 65. weaker五、单词拼写66. concerned 67. grateful 68. recognized 69. actually 70. persuaded71. determined 72. bursting 73. Cong

60、ratulations 74. buried 75. gradually六、改错1. wait后加for 2. middle-aged 3. had改成has 4. But 改成So 5. shoulders 6. by the train 去掉the 7. where改成whichthat 8. running 9. gently 10. he 改为she七作文Dear Sir or Madam,Im Li Hua, a student in Class 8, Grade1. From the notice put on the wall in our school, Ive learned

61、 that our school radio station needs a school broadcaster. Thus Im here writing to you to introduce myself.On the one hand, I take great interest in broadcasting. On the other hand, I have received some professional training during the last five years. Now I would like to put what I have learned into practice. Moreover, I am particularly good at spoken English. So I hold the belief that I am quite suitable for the post. I would appreciate it if you could give me a chance to work for the school radio station.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours, 版权所有：高考资源网()投稿兼职请联系：2355394692