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1、 巴中龙泉外国语学校高2017级秋半期试题英语第一卷 （选择题 满分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在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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10称钟的时间来回答有关小题如阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C9.15.答案是 C。1.What does the man want

2、 to do? A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Help the woman.2.What are the speakers talking about？ A.A noisy night B. Their life in town C.A place of living.3Where is the man now? AOn his way. BIn a restaurant. CAt home4What will Celia do? AFind a player. BWatch a game. CPlay basketball.5What day is

3、it when the conversation takes place? ASaturday. BSunday. CMonday.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，个小题将给出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6、7题。6What is Sara going to do? ABuy John a gift. BGive John a surprise CInvite J

4、ohn to France.7What does the man think of Saras plan? AFunny BExciting CStrange听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does Diana say sorry to peter? AShe has to give up her travel pan.BShe wants to visit another city. CShe needs to put off her test.9.What does Diana want Peter to do? A.Help her with her study.B.Take

5、 a book to her friend.C.Teach a geography lesson.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Why does the man call the woman? A. To tell her about her new job. B. To ask about her job program. C. To plan a meeting with her.11.Who needs a new flat? A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.12.Where is the woman now? A. In Baltimore. B

6、. In New York. C. In Avon.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant? A. Where the restaurant is. B. Whether the prices are low. C. How well the food is prepared.14.When did Jan begin to write for a magazine? A. After he came back to Sweden. B. Before he we

7、nt to the United States. C. As soon as he got his first job in 1982.15.What may Jan do to find a good restaurant? A. Talk to people in the street. B. Speak to taxi drivers. C .Ask hotel clerks.16.What do we know about Jan? A. He cooks for a restaurant. B. He travels a lot ofr his work. C. He prefers

8、 American food.听 第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. What do we know about the piazaLeen? A. its new building B. its a small town C. its public place18. When do parents and children like going to the Piaza Leen? A. Saturday nights B. Sunday afternoons C. Fridays and Saturdays.19. Which street is known for its food

9、shops and markets? A. Via dei Mar Street B. Femando Street. C. Hemandes Street20. Why does the speaker like Horation Street best ? A. It has an old stone surface. B. it is named after a writer C. It is a famous university.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，选出最佳选项。AWhen I was thirteen,

10、my doctor told me that I was diagnosed(诊所) with kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my h

11、and right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”She glanced down at me through her glasses, “you are no different from your classmates, young man.”I tried, but I didnt finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home

12、.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldnt get much education. But Louis didnt give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots(点), which opened up a whole new world of

13、 knowledge to the blind.Wasnt I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was no different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way ou

14、t of his problems, why should I ever give up?I didnt expect anything when I handled in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day- with an“A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words:“ See what you can do when you keep trying?”21.The author didn

15、t finish the reading in class because_.A. He was new to the class B. He was tried of literatureC. He had an attention disorder D. He wanted to take the task home22.What do we know about Louis Braille from the passage?A. He had good sight B. He made a great invention.C. He gave up reading D. He learn

16、ed a lot from school23.What was Mrs. Smith s attitude to the author at the end of the story?A. Angry B. Impatient C. Sympathetic D. Encouraging24.What is the main idea of the passage?A. The disabled should be treated with respect.B. A teacher can open up a new world to students.C. One can find his w

17、ay out of difficulties with efforts.D. Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges.BThough scientists warn that global warming will likely continue for centuries because of the long natural processes involved，there are a few things we can do to decrease the effectsBasically，they all boil down t

18、o this：Dont use as much of the stuff that creates greenhouse gasesOn a local level，you can help by using less energyThe electricity that operates many of the devices in our homes comes from a power plant，and most power plants burn fossil fuels to generate that power. Turn off lights when theyre not

19、in useTake shorter showers to use less hot waterUse a fan instead of an air conditioner on a warm day Here are some other specific ways you can help decrease greenhousegas emissions：Make sure your car is properly tuned upThis allows it to run more efficiently and fewer harmful gases；Walk or ride you

20、r bike if possible，or carpool on your way to workCars burn fossil fuel，so smaller，more fuel-efficient cars emit less C02，particularly hybrid cars；Turn lights and other appliances off when youre not using themEven though a light bulb doesnt generate greenhouse gas，the power plant that generates the e

21、lectricity used by the light bulb probably doesSwitch from incandescent light bulbs to fluorescent bulbs，which use less energy and last longer；RecycleGarbage that doesnt get recycled ends up in a landfill，generating methaneRecycled goods also require less energy to produce than products made from sc

22、ratch；Plant trees and other plants where you canPlants take carbon dioxide out of the air and release oxygenDont burn garbageThis releases carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons into the atmosphere To really stop the emission，of greenhouse gases，we need to develop nonfossil fuel energy sourcesHydro-electri

23、c power，solar power，hydrogen engines and fuel cells could all create big cuts in greenhouse gases if they were to become more common25. From the first paragraph we can infer that_.A. we can do little to prevent the global warmingB. global warming will likely continue for centuriesC. most of the powe

24、r we use at home is generated by coal and oilD. there are few things we can do to decrease the effects of global warming26. Which of the following can NOT help decrease the greenhouse gases?A. Dont burn garbage.B. Plant more trees and other plants.C. Go to work by car instead of by busD. Turn off th

25、e lights and TV when not using them27. This passage is probably taken from_.A. a history book B. a science report C. a fashion magazine D. newspaper28. In writing the passage, the author intends to_.A. instruct people how to decrease greenhouse gasesB. inform people of the importance of using less e

26、nergyC. introduce the danger of global warmingD. advise people to protect the earth CThere is no doubt that watching television can influence the way that people behave. Moreover, it seems that people are spending more and more time watching some sort of visual entertainment, whether it is televisio

27、n, a video tape or a DVD. Therefore, the effects of visual media cannot be ignored. One obvious effect of the these media is that watching them induces people to buy certain products. television advertising is widespread and, nowadays, even movie theaters permit advertisements. Another way TV and th

28、e movies affect people is that they give people either a broader view of the world or a distorted（扭曲的） one, depending on what type of program they watch. Those who watch news and educational program can learn many new things while those who watch primarily entertainment shows may come to believe tha

29、t most people in the world possess great wealth and good looks. It may make them become dissatisfied with their own lives. Finally, perhaps the most susceptible（易受影响的）viewers are children, who may be unable to tell fact from fiction and may try to imitate acts that they see on TV or in the movies. W

30、ith the every-increasing popularity of video entertainment, society must pay attention to these effects. Television and movies, while entertaining and informative, cannot take the place of real experience.29. From the passage, we know that watching television and movies can _. A. make people live be

31、tter B. make people feel pleased C. make people change their way of lifeD. make people live worse30. The writer holds the view that _. A. people may take no notice of the effects of the visual media B. people must pay attention to the effects of the visual media C. the effects of the visual media ma

32、ke the world changed greatly D. the visual media only affect young people31. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Those who watch news and educational programs can earn a lot of money and become very pretty. B. The reason why most people possess great wealth and good looks is

33、that they often watch television advertising. C. People buy products only when they are induced by television advertising. D. People who watch primarily entertainment shows may come to believe that most people in the world are rich and beautiful.32. What would be the best title for the text? A. The

34、Influence of Television and Movies B. The Reason Why People Watch Television and Movies C. Television and Movies Induce People D. The Importance of Television and Movies.DHe was once referred to as the Picasso of poetry. Beloved by Chileans of all classes, he is one of the most widely read and respe

35、cted poets in history. And this year is the 100th birthday of Pablo Neruda (1904-1973). Born with the name Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basolto, he was a tall, shy and lonely boy. He loved to read and started to write poetry when he was ten. The American poet Walt Whitman, whose framed picture Neruda later

36、 kept on his table, became a major influence on his work. However, his father did not like the idea of having a poet for a son and tried to discourage him from writing. To cover up the publication of his first poem, he took the pen name Pablo Neruda.In 1924 Neruda gained fame with his most widely re

37、ad work “Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair. Yet his rich experience as a diplomat and exile made him go beyond the theme of love. His work also reflected the political struggle of the left and development of South America. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971. Neruda loved the

38、 sea which he saw as creative, destructive and forever moving. He found inspiration in the power and freedom of the waves and the seabirds on the coast. “I need the sea because it teaches me,” he wrote. “I move in the university of the waves.” He loved how the sea forever renewed itself, a renewal e

39、choed in his work.33. The underlined word “Picasso” can probably be replaced by “_”. A. most important person B. famous person from Picasso C. freedom fighter in Picasso D. poem fan34. Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basolto took the pen name Pablo Neruda because_. A. literary greats usually used the pen name

40、 B. his father encouraged him to use the name C. he wanted to prevent his father knowing the publication D. he was greatly influenced by other poets35. The last paragraph mainly tells us _. A. the sea gave Neruda vast writing inspirationB. the beautiful scenery along the Chile coastC. Nerudas poems

41、were widely read overseasD. Neruda loved to write his poems near the sea第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分），根据短文内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。No man is an island is a well-known line from John Donnes Devotion, written more than three hundred years ago. Even now people still agree with him. Without other people,

42、 life became empty and sad. 36 For some of us, though making friends is not difficult, we may not want to make the first move. It is also difficult at times to keep the friends we already have. There are many books about friendship, but Dale Carnegies How to Win Friends and Influence(影响) People, wri

43、tten in 1936, is the most famous. 37 It was later put into 28 languages. Here is the list of advice from his book: 38 Always greet with a smile. Begin with excuse me or would you please, when you want to ask somebody. Remember to say thank you and try to be as helpful as you can. Go out of your way

44、to be nice. 39 Making some soup for a sick neighbour may seem like a little thing to you, but it will make your neighbour feel a lot better. Remember names. They say that the sweetest music to a persons ears is the sound of his or her own name. 40 Try to understand other peoples ways and ideas and l

45、earn something from them. Listen patiently. When someone is talking to you, look at him or her, listen carefully and say something when necessary. A. This How to book about getting along with other people became a best seller. B. Its also important to keep close friends in our daily life. C. So we a

46、ll need to have friends. D. Be open-minded. E. Be friendly and polite. F. Try to help your friends get out of trouble. G. Find some time to do some things for other people.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，们分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Years ago, I worked at the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. One day,

47、 as I was passing the elephants, I suddenly stopped, 41 by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. It was42 that they could, at any time, break free, 43 strangely enough, they didnt. I asked a trainer the 44 for this. He said, “When they were

48、very young we used the 45 size rope, and it was enough to hold them. As they grow up, they believe the rope can 46 hold them, so they never try.” Like the elephants, how many of you believe you cannot do a thing, simply because you 47 once before? Do you often tell 48 “I cannot dance” or “Im not goo

49、d at math”? These are 49 of self limiting beliefs. You must realize youre 50 for them. A limiting belief that says youre poor at math may have 51 as a reaction to the embarrassing experiences related to math, or the remarks made by someone important to you which 52you. The cool thing is that because

50、 you create the_53_you can choose to change it! Here is how: First, 54 it with “I am good at math”. Once you change your 55 , your subconsciousness will make this 56 by driving you to act. That might be to take a math course or to go online 57 help, etc. Gradually youll really see your math skills a

51、re 58 . This is such a simple process that you can 59 it today. Dont be like the poor elephant and make your life 60at a place because of a limiting belief you developed years ago.41A. excited B. confused C. discouraged D. worried42A. impossible B. doubtful C. uncertain D. obvious43A. but B. or C. a

52、nd D. so44A. case B. result C. reason D. choice45A. same B. bigger C. smaller D. different46A. narrowly B. almost C. still D. hardly47A. did B. failed C. tried D. succeeded48A. yourself B. others C. your teacher D. your partner49A. causes B. stories C. results D. examples50A. conscious B. honest C.

53、Responsible D. depended51A. stopped B. referred C. changed D. originated52A. Interested B. disappointed C. bored D. inspired 53A. belief B. experience C. embarrassment D. remark54A. represent B. compare C. mix D. replace55A. action B. thought C. aim D. plan56A. come true B. run out C. on guard D. ke

54、ep cool57A. at B. by C. for D. in58A. improved B. judged C. realized D. recognized59A. finish B. continue C. keep D. begin60A. involved B. stuck C. unfinished D. Changed第二卷（非选择题 满分50分）第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填上适当内容（1个单词），或括号内单词的正确形式。There were many great philosophers in ancient China. Th

55、eir teachings influenced our society for more than 2,000years. Mencius was one the most important philosophers in history,61 was born in 372BC. As a very 62 (influence) thinker, his teachings were very similar to those of Confucius. His father died when he was young, and he was brought 63 by his mot

56、her. He became a student of Confuciuss ideas, and was then given an important 64 (pose) in the government of a state. 65 , when he saw that the ruler was not following his advice, he resigned. For many years he travelled from state to state, 66 (teach) the principles of Confucius. He then became an

57、67 (advise) to another ruler. He spent his last years 68 (prepare) a book of his teachings called The Book of Mencius. Mencius believed that the reason why man is different from animals is 69 man is good. He taught that if the government was kind, then people would be good. He stressed the importanc

58、e of order and duty in society , and hated the state when it treated people 70 (cruel).第二节 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；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起

59、）不计分。On the first day when I went to Longquan Foreign Languages School，I felt so exciting. After 9 years study, I felt I was so closely to university. During the first year, I made manyf. I got to know all of my classmatesBecause the school work was tough, I shared happiness and sorrow for my friend

60、sWhen second year came，I was arranged to other class. I was worried that no one could talk to me, but I made new friends quicklyNow it was the last year of my high school life，but Im determined to study more harder and make greater progress. High school life is challenging for me，but I wont give out.第三节书面表达(满分25分，将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上）随着微博的普及，许多行业精英或公众人物通过微博发布消息和表达观点，给社会带来 不同影响。现在，请你用英语就此写篇简评，内容包括：1.上述情况日趋普遍；2.这种做法的利与弊；3.微博是否应受到监管？为什么？注意:1.词数:120字左右；参考词汇:微博 micro-blogs n (pl.) 行业精英 industry elites. (pl)