山西省怀仁县第一中学应县第一中学校2017_2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题201808140282.doc

1、山西省怀仁县第一中学、应县第一中学校2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题第卷第一部分听力（百强校英语解析团队专供）（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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9. 15. C. 9. 18.答案是B。1. When will the man leave?A. On December 27 B.

2、On January 3 C. On January 272. What is the man supposed to do?A. Meet the headmaster B. Borrow some books C. Attend a meeting3. Why does the man like collecting postcards?A. There are unique pictures on them B. It doesnt cost him so much.C. He can get information from them.4. What do we know about

3、the man?A. He lives in Paris now B. He once lived in Paris C. He will visit Paris soon.5. Where did the speakers spend their vacation?A. At the seaside B. In the mountains C. On the farm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

4、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 does the woman want to get?A. An application form B. The deans address C. The deans number.7. When will the woman come back from London? A. A week laterB. Two weeks laterC. A month later 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How often does the man work in the restaura

5、nt?A. Two nights a week B. Four nights a week C. Two days a week9. What does the man do with the money he earns?A. He spends some on books and movies B. He spends all of it on short trips C. He takes a riding course 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How does the woman know the products?A. She received the catalo

6、g. B. She watched the ad on TVC. She heard about it by chance.11. What does the electronic dictionary contain?A. Four dictionaries and two encyclopedias B. Five dictionaries and one encyclopedias C. Six dictionaries and one encyclopedia12. How much should the woman pay totally?A. 520yuan B. 500yuan

7、C. 400yuan听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where is the picnic to be held?A. At a park B. By a river C. In the mountains14. What did Jim do at the last picnic?A. He prepared a couple packages of hot dogs. B. He bought three pounds of hamburger. C. He ate about ten hamburgers by himself.15. How many potato chips

8、 does the man advise to prepare?A. Six boxes B. Seven packages C. Eight bags16. What will the woman ask Kathy to do?A. To cook some pies B. To buy some cherry C. To bring some drinks听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. From where did the speaker know last weeks play?A. A magazine B. A poster C. An ad on TV18. Why

9、were the speaker and his wife late for the play?A. He spent much time on what to wear B. They got caught in a traffic jam C. They left their house a little late.19. Where did the speaker and his wife go at last?A. To the restaurant B. To the nightclub C. To his friends house20. How did the speaker f

10、eel after they got home?A. Pretty tired B. Very excitedC. Quite annoyed第二部分阅读理解（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。ALets pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliffs

11、（悬崖）.Hotel de GlaceCanadaIf you dont mind the cold, this igloo（冰屋）style hotel is certainly for you. Nearly everything, including the bedding, is made of ice! This hotel is so well insulated（隔热）that whatever the temperature outside is, the temperature inside never changes more than a few degrees. Its

12、 around 23 degrees to be exact. Since it is made of ice, the hotel does have some dress requirements that can be found on their website. Arctic sleeping bags are provided for every guest, including children. For more information, visit the website: .The Tigers Nest MonasteryBhutanBuilt directly onto

13、 a cliff side, this ancient temple has claimed（声明）its spot since 1692. Rich in history, Tigers Nest is constructed around eight attractive caves on the mountainside. Most of the caves are easy to reach through the natural rock stairways. However, some are more difficult, and can only be reached by s

14、haky rope bridges. Visit the website for more information.Dinosaur Provincial ParkCanadaKnown to be one of the greatest fossil（标本）locations in the world, Dinosaur Provincial Park has nearly 500 specimens（标本）in all shapes and sizes. The park itself has a vast collection of fossils and a unique natura

15、l ecosystem. For more information, please visit http:/tpr.alberta.ca/parks/dinosaur/index.aspx.Leshan Giant BuddhaSichuan ChinaThe worlds largest Buddha sits on the edge of two great rivers. Construction is believed to have started around the year 713, and at the time of this construction it was the

16、 tallest carved statue in the world. All 233 feet of the statue was carved from the surrounding cliffs and preserved （保存）in amazing condition. Even the 2008 earthquake was not enough to shake it. Its website leshan-giant-buddha-leshan will provide you with more information. 21. Which of the followin

17、g is NOT true about Hotel de Glace?A. It lies in the Arctic. B. Even the bedding is made of ice.C. Every guest is provided with sleeping bags. D. You can visit its website for dress requirements.22. Which of the following websites can give information about the Tigers Nest?A. leshan-giant-buddha-les

18、hanB. C. http:/tpr.alberta.ca/parks/dinosaur/index.aspx.D. http:/www.bhutantouroperators. net/taktsang-monastery. php23. If John is interested in fossils, he can pay a visit to . A. Leshan Giant BuddhaSichuan China B. Dinosaur Provincial ParkCanadaC. The Tigers Nest MonasteryBhutan D. Hotel de Glace

19、Canada24. The passage is probably taken from a magazine on .A. politics B. environment C. travel D. education BHave you ever noticed that the more you have the more you want? Lets face it. Thinking our life is good enough doesnt come naturally to many people. When we have high expectations of everyt

20、hing in life we will run into disappointment. Only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction. Here are a few ideas to help you be happier with what you have and who you are.Focus on what you are thankful for. Most people want things to be better than they

21、are, or when things are going well, we forget to appreciate what we have. Learn to reflect（反映）on how much better things are than they could be. Focus on what you are thankful for. Write down 5 things you are grateful for right now.When we hold onto regrets from decisions we have made, it can realty

22、poison our well-being. Many people regret something they can no longer change, which ends up holding them back from moving forward in a more positive manner. What happened in the past is done and gone, so work to stay present and be mindful of the current （目前的）moment to find more joy and fulfillment

23、（满足）.When we use other people as the measuring stick for our personal success and quality of life we are likely to be less satisfied. Social comparisons can provide useful information when we try to learn from others, but they also hold our perspective（观点）in a discontented position. Compare yourself

24、 less with others so you can be satisfied more.When you are focused on your big ambitions（抱负）and future goals you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you. Learn to slow down and absorb the wonder and beauty around you. Stay present and focus on the task youre doing at the moment. Dont let

25、the life pass you by because youre always on the go and distracted（分心）by ambition.Practice looking at life through the lens of contentment（满意）and it will become more natural.25. How can we live with contentment?A. To change our lifestyle. B. To have a motivation in life.C. To give less attention to

26、what we are grateful for.D. To realize the difference between needs and desires.26. Whats the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. Make wise decisions. B. Know the present situationC. Let go of regrets. D. Remember the past.27. The underlined word “elide”（in Paragraph 5）probably means “ ”.A. enjoy B. change

27、C. invent D. neglect28. What should you do to put yourself in a good mood?A. Make time for simple pleasures. B. Learn from successful people.C. Focus on your future goals. D. Create chance to learn more.CThe trouble with school is that you cant choose the people you get to see every day. If youre un

28、lucky enough to be stuck with classmates who dont really “get” you, youve just got to try to make the best of it.But that doesnt mean you need to “fit in”, or at least in the way that people think. If you try to transform yourself into a clone of everyone else, it wont help you make friends. Itll ju

29、st make you feel like a fake. You also shouldnt shut down or refuse to be friends with everyone who doesnt like you. If you do that, youll just make yourself miserable. Instead, youve got to work on being comfortable and confident with whom you are while ignoring（忽略）all the haters. Keep on speaking

30、up, asking questions and getting to know people better. If you send out positive energy, then people will generally send some back to you. A couple of them will stay the same, and youre allowed to forget about them.If you feel like youve doing all that but still not getting anywhere, then dont give

31、up. Just expand your circle. Get a part-time job at a cool-looking place, join an after-school art class or youth groupdo whatever it takes to find a couple of like-minded people to connect with. Even if you dont find anyone right away, youll still be getting some more social experiences under your

32、belt, and thats always a good thing.A fun book called Uncool, by Erin Elisabeth Conley, has some tips for folks like you who want to stay positive at school while being true to your personality: Throw caution to the wind. Dont tolerate others mistakes. Have patience with people who are different fro

33、m you. Dont change just because someone else thinks you should. Know that even though you may be a misfit, theres always some place where you will be welcomed in the world.29. According to the author, what should you do if you meet people who dont appreciate you?A. Just give up. B. Ask someone else

34、for help.C. Show positive attitude toward them D. Try your best to fit in with them.30. The author agrees that you should take part in more activities in order to .A. get more chances of making friends B. lay a better foundation for your future jobs C. transform yourself into a clone. D. make you fe

35、el like a fake.31. In the book Uncool, Erin Elisabeth Conley thinks you should .A. always be kind to your friends B. keep your own personalityC. tolerate others mistakes D. help improve characters of othersDNo rows of desks in this classroom, and no teacher lecturing at the front. In fact, thats som

36、ething Barrie teacher Liz Collett rarely does. Instead, shes on the move, talking to students about their work, from the small group sitting on the floor playing games to others nearby figuring out a math problem.The children in this class do not take a spelling test all yearin fact, the school avoi

37、ds all pencil-and-paper testsnor do they get assigned homework. Instead, their teacher gives them immediate feedback（反馈）on their work throughout the day.Welcome to the school of the 21st century, a place where teachers and students cooperate all the time. Such advanced classrooms are trying things,

38、which some might consider as coddling kidsletting students give a voice-recorded essay instead of a written one or even allowing teens to design their own courses.Though some people blame（谴责）schools for dumbing things down（降低教育标准）, others will say such changes are actually based on the newest resear

39、ch on how to attract todays youth and increase not only their interests, but also their achievements. Many of todays school are not holding kids interests. And if they Ye not interested, theyre not learningand isnt that the point?“Students today say they want their education to be useful and valuabl

40、e, and dont want it to be simply repeating the facts. Thats the kind of learning that be happening for many kids,” says Penny Milton, a researcher. “What we could argue is that to become good learners, they need to become thinkers.”Jan Olson, anther researcher, says schools have been operating the s

41、ame way since the Industrial Revolution. But the digital age is bringing an education revolution. While using technology is a part of it, whats important for students is being able to use information and understand it, not just remembering it.Todays learner needs fewer traditional tests and more “ef

42、fective” feedback, ongoing discussion with a teacher, which studies have found is the number one factor in Improving achievement.32. The first two paragraphs are used to .A. blame Liz for not being responsible for her workB. describe what schools are like in the 21st centuryC. give an example of a s

43、uccessful school lessonD. question whether it is right not to assign homework33. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 means “some people may think it as a way of ”A. spoiling children B. making children become lazyC. leading children to make mistakes D. caring about children34. Jan Olson thinks it

44、 important for students to .A. repeat the facts without really thinking B. learn something related to technology C. make full use of information D. use technology to improve their grades35. Which is the most effective way to help students achieve more?A. Assigning more homework B. Offering immediate

45、 answers.C. Giving more pencil and paper tests. D. Holding more discussions with them.第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。We often close ourselves off when painful events happen in our lives. Instead of letting the world soften us, we let it drive us deeper int

46、o ourselves. We try to ignore the hurt and, pain, but we cant hide from ourselves. 36 The items listed below are four tips you can open your heart more fully and completely.1. Breathe into painWhenever a painful situation arises （出现）in your life, try to face it instead of running away. 37 . When the

47、 sadness strikes, take a deep breath and accept it. By using our breath we soften our experiences and allow more newness.2. 38 Were often confused （困惑的）at the next step to take. Actually, we can try a new decision making process. To start this process, we may ask, “Heart, what decision should I make

48、 here? What action feels the most right?” See what comes up, then put it into practice and evaluate（评价）the outcome.3. Spend time aloneFor most of our lives were surrounded by people: our friends, family members, and strangers. 39 When you spend time in solitude（孤独）, youre free from the influences of

49、 other people. It might be painful at first, but eventually youll add a whole new understanding into your life.4. Get outside of yourself 40 But in reality, they actually work hand-in-hand. After youve explored the depths of yourself, you come away with a new understanding.Now, its time to share tha

50、t not through telling others, but through being with others.A. Have a light heartB. Ask your heart what it wantsC. Is there anything Im hiding from myself?D. How often do we really spend time alone?E. This may seem a little contradictory（对立的）to the last tip.F. We should open our hearts and take acti

51、on to heal（使愈合）the wounds.G. When we run away from sadness, it gets stronger and more real.第三部分语言知识运用（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节，满分55分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。I can never wipe off the memory that I met my current stepmom for the first time. After I pa

52、rted with my father for ages, I moved to America and was 41 with him. In the beginning, she made sure to let me know that I was welcome in her 42 . I remember when I first saw her at the 43 . It was different, but not 44 . Over the past years there is 45 I needed that she did not provide. Im the you

53、ng woman Im today because she made sure to 46_ me properly. Yesterday I went to see her for Mothers Day. When I gave her 47 , she held my face in both of her hands and kissed me straight on the mouth 48 I had the flu.Her simple act of affection 49 me back to my first night in America. After I was 50

54、 up from the airport we went home and she 51 my luggage and took me shopping for new clothes since the ones I had brought with me from Africa were a bit 52 . That night before I went to bed, she came to my room, the first room I had ever had for my own. She told me she was 53 to have me and that she

55、 would take good care of me. Before she 54 she asked me for a hug. That was my 55 first hug and I was 11 years old at that time.Im 23 years old now and I have received many 56 over the past years, but none has given me a greater _57_ or deeper impression. I regarded her as my 58 mother because my ne

56、w life began when I came to 59_ with her. Today I say to my mother, Mrs. Sherrill Kirundi, thank you, mom. Thank you for your giving me my 60_ childhood back.41. A. connected B. reunited C. returned D. received42. A. life B. mind C. bedroom D. office43. A. shop B. railway station C. airport D. bus-s

57、top44. A. strange B. easy C. unforgettable D. uncomfortable45. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything46. A. approachB. raise C. rise D. value47. A. gifts B. keys C. money D. dresses48. A. so that B. in case C. as though D. even though49. A. paid B. brought C. talked D. kept50. A. brought

58、B. looked C. picked D. called51. A. grasped B. unpacked C. mended D. added52. A. more B. newer C. cheaper D. worn53. A. glad B. hard C. unlucky D. anxious54. A. died B. passed C. left D. entered55. A. very B. quite C. ever D. just56. A. letters B. offers C. hugs D. presents57. A. success B. advance

59、C. future D. excitement58. A. step B. second C. hope D. birth 59. A. stay B. discuss C. share D. work60. A. last B. happy C. sad D. real第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）在空白处填入适当的内容（1个词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于3个单词）#Julie: Are you OK, Bill? You look tired.Bill: Tm fine, Julie. I just 61. (stay) up late last night

60、to write an English article. It is time for me to improve my English writing.Julie: Read as many things youre interested in as possible, 62. soon youll realise that there are many different ways of saying 63. same thing. After all, having a variety of sentence 64. (structure) in your writing makes y

61、our English appear better.Bill: Reading can also broaden my vocabulary. What kind of books should I read?Julie: You can choose books 65. (write) by native speakers. They, often contain sentences 66. differ from those commonly seen in English textbooks.Bill: Good idea. But sometimes I dont know what

62、to write about and find 67. hard to write a long article. Julie: I suggest you begin by writing short ones about topics youre interested in, such as movies and sports.Bill: Yes, III write something every day.Julie: Writing all the time is the key to improving your writing.Bill: Quite right. Practice

63、 68. (make) perfect.Julie: Its 69. (easy)said than done. But in the end, its worth the work youve put in.Bill: Thank you for giving me such 70. (value) advice.第卷非选择题第四部分写作（百强校英语解析团队专供）（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

64、：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。Dear Tom,How is everything going recently? That has been a long time since we meet in China last time. Having passed the finally exams, I am busy planning a two-weeks trip to the US du

65、ring this summer holiday. Do you have any suggestions about the choice of America cities? I prefer big and modern cities. I guess Id better to book a hotel. What is the price for single boy like myself? Is it easy to find Chinese food? What is the traffic like, after I travel between cities in the U

66、S? Hope to hearing from you. Thank you!Best regards!Li Hua第二节书面表达（百强校英语解析团队专供）（满分25分） 假如你是一年级新生李华。你的英语老师Ms Li希望你了解每位同学的英语学习情况，并征求教学建议。请按以下要点用英语给她写一封信。1. 对英语学习的认识；2. 自己目前的英语水平；3. 自己英语学习存在的主要问题；4. 对英语教学的两点建议。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 信的开头和结尾已给出。Dear Ms Li, Im very happy to have you as our English teacher.Than

67、k you! Li Hua山西省怀仁县第一中学、应县第一中学校2017-2018学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题答案第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）15BACBA 610ACBAA 1115CABCC 1620ABCBA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3分，满分45分）(A) 2124ADBC (B) 2528DCDA (C) 2931CAB (D) 3235BACD第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）3640FGBDE第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）4145BACDC 4650

68、BADBC 5155BDACA 5660CDDAB第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. stayed 62. and 63. the 64. structures 65. written66. which/that 67. it 68. makes 69. easier 70. valuable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）1. ThatIt 2. meetmet 3. finallyfinal 4. twoweekstwoweek5. AmericaAmerican6.去掉better后面的to 7. single前加

69、a 8.myselfme 9. afterwhen/while/if10. hearinghear第二节 书面表达（满分25分） One possible version Dear Ms Li,I am very happy to have you as our English teacher.As the world is becoming a global village, English is getting more and important, so mastering English means we can see the world through a new window.

70、My English is just OK and the two main problems in my study are that I feel it difficult to learn words by heart, and that I often feel nervous when speaking English. I really hope that you can give me good advice on how to memorize new words. Another suggestion is to give us more chances to practise speaking. I believe we can make much progress in English with your help.Thank you!Li Hua