宁夏石嘴山市第三中学2017_2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题无答案.doc

1、宁夏石嘴山市第三中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题（无答案）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. How much money do the speakers have?A. $1.50. B. $2.00. C. $2.50.2. What is the man?A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. A s

2、tudent.3. Where did the boy probably leave his notes?A. In the library. B. In the dining hall. C. In the classroom.4. What language has the man decided to study?A. Japanese. B. Spanish. C. Chinese.5. What does the woman mean?A. The bus is always late. B. She wants to take another bus.C. She takes th

3、is bus three times this week.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，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 are the speakers discussing?A. A table. B. A party. C. An apartment.7. What does the man suggest the wo

4、man do?A. Prepare the dinner. B. Invite more people. C. Buy several chairs.听第7段材料，回答第8, 9题。8. What does the man dislike?A. Folk music. B. Rock music. C. Popular music.9. What does the woman think of Celine Dions music？A. Popular. B. Boring. C. Noisy.听第8段材料， 回答第10至12题。10. What is the probable relatio

5、nship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Co-workers. C. Father and daughter.11. Why wont the speakers go skiing?A. They prefer to watch skiing on TV. B. The woman cant stand the weather.C. The skiing place is noisy and crowded.12. What will the speakers do next?A. Play ping-pong. B. Talk about e

6、xercise. C. Try a new restaurant.听第9段材料，回答第13至16 题。13. What is the woman?A. A hostess. B. A teacher. C. A nurse.14. When did the man move out?A. Two months ago. B. Four months ago. C. Six months ago.15. What is the purpose of Brians moving out?A. To get out of the control of his parents.B. To find a

7、 good place to paint.C. To have much more fun.16. What advice does Brian give in the end?A. Try to live alone. B. Ask for parents permission.C. Have a good reason to move out.听第10段材料，回答第17 至20 题。17. How often should the competitors cycle a week?A. Three times. B. Four times. C. Five times.18. When i

8、s the match?A. In six weeks. B. In four weeks. C. In two weeks.19. What should the listeners do during the training?A. Do all the training on their own.B. Have a regular medical examination.C. Try to keep their body in good condition.20. What is a must for students taking part in the match?A. Strong

9、 body building. B. Parents permission. C. Good examination marks第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15分，每小题2分，共30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题给出的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AFeeling down? Why not visit one of these four websites?CThis site was created in 1999 and gets about seven million visitor per month. Two of its v

10、ideos have been chosen as winners for the Webby Awards: Pixar Intro Parody and Web Site Story. Other funny videos to looks out for include a debate on the advantages and disadvantages of going to college.FThis site has lots of really funny videos and as the name suggests, users vote on videos, choos

11、ing the options “funny” or “die”. If the video receives too many “die” votes, its sent to the sites “crypt”. But if it gets enough “funny” votes, it goes into the Hall of Fame. The site was created in 2006 by comedians Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. The sites first video, The Landlord, has had over 70

12、 million views videos to watch out for include Just a Tip: Taxi, with some valuable advice on how to catch a taxi, and Over Analyzing Texts, with some tips on how to respond to text messages.RFounded in 2005, R is a social news and entertainment website. Registered users put funny content in the for

13、m of the video link or texts on the website. Other users then vote these things “up” or “down”. The most recent and well-liked content appears at the top on the front page of the site.TFirst appearing as a satirical newspaper in 1988, T has hundred of videos and articles on news and current affairs,

14、 and receives an average of 7.5 million visitors a months. Its famous for its amusing items, such as Michelle Obama Seen Outside Walking Family Rhinoceros or Dad Cant Believe Lawn.21. If you want to watch videos ever winning the Webby Awards, you can visit_.A. Reddit. com B .TC. Collegehumor. com D.

15、 F22. Videos on the website F are _.A. watched over 70 million times B. voted by their usersC. based on newspaper stories D. created by users23. What do R and T have in common? A. They provide satirical news. B. They include valuable advice. C. They include debates on education. D. They include funn

16、y videos. BMost students, when asked about their best graduation gift, would probably reply, “ A car”, or “Money for a house”. Cai Kaiyuan, 21, made a different choice. As a graduation gift to himself, he decided to work as a volunteer teacher in a distant village in Tibet.Cai, a student at Huan Rai

17、lway Professional Technology College, at first planned to cycle from Sichuan to Tibet. It turned out cycling on a plateau(高原) was quite difficult. And it has kept changing his opinion on life. Cais hands even became painful while cycling up a 5008-meter-high mountain, where temperatures often droppe

18、d to 18 below zero. At night, the ice covered the road and he fell off his bike three times. Little oxygen made him feel sick and weak. “At the most serious moment, I felt that was on the line,” said Cai.However, he also gained something unexpected. At Ya an, a city in Sichuan, he met a group of tou

19、rists who are also university students. A girl called Wu Ling told him that she planned to work as a volunteer in a primary school in Tibet after her journey. He was impressed by the idea as she looked weak.It was not until he reached a family-run hotel in Shigatse that Cais spirits began to rise. T

20、he hotel managers two daughters enjoyed talking with him. The kids asked about his experiences on his trip, and showed him the beautiful local lakes. “They told me that they always liked to talk to guests, as they wanted to improve their Mandarin,” he said, “Their parents and many locals can only sp

21、eak Tibetan.”Cai was moved by the girls story. Their situation is worse and the local people have little chance to learn Mandarin because the schools are short of teacher. “I want to do something to improve the situation for kids like them,” said Cai. His parents finally gave their agreement and his

22、 teachers also supported him.24. What is Cai Kaiyuans graduation gift? A. Cycling from Sichuan to Tibet. B. Being a volunteer teacher in a Tibetan school. C. Receiving money for a house. D. Owning a new car and travelling around.25. What is Cai Kaiyuans journey to Tibet like? A. Dangerous but meanin

23、gful. B. Special and comfortable. C. Relaxing but unexpected. D. Freezing cold and boring.26. The underlined phrase “on the line” in the second paragraph means ? A. in a hurry B. making a phone call C. at risk D. surfing the Internet27. The purpose of writing this passage is to . A. tell us about an

24、 unusual graduation gift B. introduce a dangerous journey to us C. give advice on how to travel to Tibet D. encourage us to be a teacher in Tibet CThe Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile laboratory named “Drive LAB” in order to understand the

25、challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stress points are.Research shows that giving up driving is one of the key reasons for a fall in health and wellbeing among older people, leading to them becoming more isolated(隔绝) and inactive.Led by Professor Phil Blythe, the Newcastle

26、 team are developing invehicle technologies for older drivers which they hope could help them to continue driving into later life.These include custom-made navigation(导航) tools, night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptations. Phil Blythe explains: “For many older people, particularly those l

27、iving alone or in the country, driving is important for preserving their independence, giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others.“But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactions slow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentially chall

28、enging driving conditions and losing confidence in their driving skills. The result is that people stop driving before they really need to.”Dr Amy Guo, the leading researcher on the older driver study, explains: “The DriveLAB is helping us to understand what the key stress points and difficulties ar

29、e for older drivers and how we might use technology to address these problems.“For example, most of us would expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly, we found that in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed l

30、imit and be at risk of getting fined. Were looking at the benefits of systems which control their speed as a way of preventing that.“We hope that our work will help with technological solutions to ensure that older drivers stay safer behind the wheel.”28. What is the purpose of the DriveLAB? A. To e

31、xplore new means of transport. B. To design new types of cars. C. To teach people traffic rules. D. To find out older drivers problems.29. Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe? A. It keeps them independent. B. It helps them save time. C. It builds up their strength. D.

32、It cures their mental illnesses.30. What do researchers hope to do for older drivers? A. Improve their driving skills. B. Provide tips on repairing their cars. C. Develop driverassist technologies. D. Organize regular physical checkups.31. What is the best title for the text? A. A new model electric

33、 car B. A solution to traffic problems C. Driving services for elders D. Keeping older drivers on the road DWhile famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chines

34、e architects are making great efforts to take the center stage.Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architecture on February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to

35、 win this award.Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations.The style of the campus is quite different fro

36、m that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He a

37、sked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素).Wangs works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of trad

38、itions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize.Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. “That is only evidence that traditions once existed,” he said.“Many Chinese people have a

39、 misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created, ” he said.“Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chines

40、e traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what they really are, ” said Wang.The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said.32. Wangs winning of the prize means that Chinese archite

41、cts are _. A. getting international recognition B. following the latest world trend C. working harder than ever before D. relying on foreign architects33. What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most? A. Its hilly environment. B. Its large size. C. Its unique style. D. Its diverse functi

42、ons.34. What made Wangs architectural design a success? A. The combination of different shapes. B. The mixture of old and new. C. The use of popular techniques. D. The balance of East and West.35. What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang? A. Spread them to the world.B. Recreate t

43、hem in practice. C. Teach them in universities. D. Preserve them at museums.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Have you ever had a wonderful idea and thought it would make a great invention，but didnt know what to do next？ 36 . They will help you make your dre

44、ams come true and become a famous inventor.The first thing that you should do is do some research on the Internet to see if anyone else has invented it. If not, you should search through the US Patent information to see if a patent was ever created for your type of invention. 37 . The easiest thing

45、to do is working with a company that can help you to make your dreams a reality. It can help you present your ideas and get your product to the right companies. One company that is very reputable （声誉好的）is “Lambert and Lambert in Minnesota”. 38 . If they think your product is marketable（有销路的）, they w

46、ill help you to get it to the right company.Call the company and make an appointment. You will want to bring in a model of your invention and a complete description of your ideas. 39 . Then when you meet with them, you can present it and they will tell you how marketable it is. If they decide to hel

47、p you, they will work to present it to different companies and help you to go to the next step.Once your invention has been sold to a large company, get ready to get the benefits of becoming the next great inventor. 40 . But the benefits are worth the wait.A. It may take a year or two.B. You will be

48、 the next inventor.C. They offer free advice for good ideas.D. Here are some steps that you can take.E. If there is no patent, go to the next step.F. Write down exactly about your invention.G. You will find something new on the Internet.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

49、后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。When I stay in America, I find that a word which is often on the lips of Americans is “sorry”.Once as I was walking, a young man ran by 41 , brushing against my handbag. Even as he 42 on his way, he turned back and said “sorry” to me. Even in a rush, he

50、didnt forget to apologize. One day, after I bought a mango, the salesman was giving me the 43 , but I wasnt ready for it and a coin 44 to the ground. “Im sorry,” he said while bending down to pick it up. I was 45 - why would he apologize when it is my 46 ?47 time, I stepped on a mans foot in an elev

51、ator, and at the same time, we both said “sorry”. I thought it interesting - was it really 48 for him to apologize? Later on, an American friend 49 to me that according to the American mentality (思想), the elevator is a 50 place, and everyone should be able to stand in it. After someone 51 a position

52、 in it, making it difficult for someone else to find a place to stand, isnt it necessary to express an 52 ?If you go to the movies and the tickets happen to be 53 , the ticket seller will say, “Sorry.” Whenever one of your hopes goes 54 , an American will say “sorry” as a sign of 55 .During my stay

53、in America, I gradually 56 that when friction (摩擦) appears in daily life, Americans dont care much about who is 57 ; If someone is 58 , a “sorry” is always necessary. When this happens, even if the other person is hurt, the “sorry” 59 tempers (脾气) and human kindness is shown. Perhaps this is why I 6

54、0 saw anyone quarreling on the buses, subways or streets of America.41. A. hurriedly B. slowly C. carefully D. worriedly42. A. pushed B. blockedC. continued D. forced 43. A. bargain B. profitC. product D. change 44. A. layB. droppedC. flew D. attached45. A. answering B. commanding C. wonderingD. req

55、uesting 46. A. turn B. mistakeC. duty D. business47. A. Another B. Other C. Some D. Any48. A. usefulB. important C. necessary D. right49. A. complainedB. explained C. announcedD. introduced50. A. busy B. noisyC. private D. public 51. A. has B. booksC. moves D. changes52. A. apology B. explanationC.

56、attitude D. argument53. A. given outB. put out C. sold out D. sent out54. A. disappointedB. unrealizedC. trueD. mistaken 55. A. politeness B. concern C. pity D. respect56. A. guessed B. realized C. remembered D. imagined57. A. illegal B. dishonest C. unfairD. wrong58. A. troubledB. blamed C. disturb

57、edD. interrupted59. A. controls B. defendsC. cools D. protects60. A. always B. sometimes C. often D. never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(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 The other day, after I cleaned the room, I decided to buy something 61 ( need )in the nearby store.When I got to Trader Joes, 62

58、 were people waiting in line. In front of me was a young woman. When it was her turn 63 (pay )for what she bought, she had card declined. She 64 (embarrass) handed the cashier another card, which was also refused and then a final card that was approved for just $5.47. 65 (face) with this situation,

59、she had no choice 66 to ask the cashier to cancel it. The cashier signed for the manager. At 67 sight of the situation, I offered to pay the balance, which was $20 altogether. The woman smiled and nodded to me, expressing her sincere 68 (appreciate) again and again. The cashier was happy, too.69 my

60、way out, the manager handed me a bunch of mixed flowers. He did not say anything, just holding the flowers out to me. I could see he was moved with emotion. I accepted the flowers with 70 (thank)and walked out, feeling that, for just a few moments, nothing was more than helping those in need.第四部分 写作

61、（共三节；满分35分）第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题l分，满分l0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。Last week, my friend Tony, a Chinese American, invited me to have tr

62、aditional Chinese meal with his family. When we were seat, Tonys mother put various foods which were unfamiliar with me onto the plates. Seen I was nervous about eating with chopsticks, Tony gave me some instructions. I was true delighted when I finally made it. Therefore, my fingers suddenly lost c

63、ontrol of the chopsticks while he was picking up a piece of chicken. It flew across the table or landed in Tonys soup. Everyone laughed. Then Tonys father had kindly encouraged me to try again, which made me a bit relaxed. I really enjoyed the delicious dinners. 第二节 单词及短语(共10小题；每小题l分，满分l0分)单词拼写: （共5

64、小题，每小题1分，满分5分）根据题目提示内容，用单词的适当形式填空。71. He is walking up and down with _(anxious). 72. There is a _(delight) view in front of my house.73. The old tree _(measure) at least 30 meters from top to bottom.74. _(addict) to playing computer games, he has lost interest in lessons.75. _(compare) the two boys,

65、 we found the taller one is more careful.短语填空:（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）根据题目意思选择符合语境的短语，并用正确形式填空，其中有两项为多余短语。break into be connected with come out in terms ofcare about in exchange for break down 76. The magazine _once a month.77. Your health _if you work too hard.78. Ive offered to paint the kitchen _a weeks

66、 holiday.79. The police said that the crime _drug abuse was increasing.80. She thinks only of herself. In other words, she doesnt _other people.第三节 书面表达（共15分） 假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友Peter喜欢下中国象棋 (Chinese chess)，来信约你交流棋艺。就此请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1. 约好交流时间和地点；2. 为他推荐几位爱好象棋的朋友；3. 邀请他加入你市象棋协会(Chinese chess association)。注意：1. 总词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Peter, _ Yours, Li Hua