山西省陵川第一中学校等四校2017_2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、山西省陵川第一中学校等四校2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题第一部分 听力（百强校英语解析团队专供）（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带答题卡上。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. What does the woman t

2、hink of the lecture?A. Long.B. Difficult.C. Interesting.2. What are the speakers actually talking about?A. The mans life.B. The mans lesson.C. The mans hobby.3. What is the woman searching for?A. A. hospital.B. A. hotel.C. A bus stop.4. How long will it take the speakers to reach the stadium?A. One

3、hour.B. Half an hour.C. One and a half hours.5. What was the weather like 30 minutes ago?A. Rainy.B. Sunny.C. Snowy.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. Who used to live in the house?A.

4、A doctor.B. A teacher.C. An engineer.7. Why did the former owner sell the house?A. He moved to work in another city.B. He went to live with his daughter.C. He thought his house was too old.听第7段材料，回答第8、10题。8. Why does the man stop the car?A. The gas is runni9n g out.B. He is a little sleepy.C. The ca

5、r has broken down.9. What does the woman think of the man?A. Clever.B. Patient.C. Careless.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Who has been taking piano lessons for six months?A. Petes son.B. Amandas son.C. Petes daughter.11. How much does the big class cost per night?A. Six dollars.B. Eight dollars.C. Twelve doll

6、ars.12. When will the woman take the class?A. On Mondays.B. On Fridays.C. On Wednesdays.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the man going to do this afternoon?A. Visit his lawyer.B. Go to the doctor.C. Sign an agreement.14. How will the woman help the man?A. By cleaning his office.B. By answering the calls

7、.C. By canceling the meeting.15. When did the woman give the man the document?A. One day ago.B. Two days ago.C. Half an hour ago.16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man is unmarried.B. The woman is the mans secretary.C. The speakers will have lunch together.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What

8、used to happen to the speaker?A. He was late for work.B. He failed to lock the door.C. He forgot the doctors appointments.18. Which schedule did the speaker first try?A. Daily schedule.B. Weekly schedule.C. Master schedule.19. How long has the speaker been using the schedules?A. Three weeks.B. Two m

9、onths.C. Three months.20. What does the speaker mainly want to tell us?A. When to use schedules.B. Where to put down schedules.C. How to make good use of schedules.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWin a Family Vacation!Whether youre headed for

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12、e forbidden by law.For the complete and official sweepstakes rules, please visit: Your information will not be sold or used for any other purpose. No purchase necessary to enter or win.21. When is the deadline for the contest?A. June 24, 2018.B. June 14, 2018.C. June 28, 2018.D. June 18, 2018.22. Wh

13、o is allowed to participate in the competition?A. Anyone in the USA.B. Anyone across the world.C. US citizens of 21.D. Legal US citizens aged 21 or older.23. Where can you probably find the passage?A. On the Internet.B. In a textbook.C. In a newspaper.D. In a travel journal.BYou dont have to be a su

14、perhero to help the environment. Even small, simple actions can add up to big change. People around the world will celebrate Earth Day on April 22. But anyone including kids can work to help the earth at any time. TFK (Time for Kids) talked to a few kids about how they are protecting the planet. Let

15、 them inspire you!Mari, 10, lives in Flint, Michigan, where people have been without clean drinking water since 2014. That is when the water became polluted with lead（铅）. Children in Flint have suffered from health problems due to lead poisoning. Mari has worked hard to spread awareness of Flints wa

16、ter crisis by organizing fundraisers and other events.At age 3, Ryan went with his dad to recycling center near his home, in Orange County, California. The next day, Ryan began collecting recyclables from neighbors. Soon, Ryans Recycling Company was born. “Recycling keeps bottles and cans out of the

17、 ocean,” Ryan, now 8, told TFK, “so animals dont get sick from them and die.” So far, Ryan has helped customers recycle 320,000 bottles and cans. He has also donated nearly $6,000 to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.Joris, 11, has always loved cheetahs. When he learned that the big cats might disapp

18、ear in his lifetime, he set out to help protect them. Joris began raising money. So far, Joris has raised more than $14,000. The money goes to a wildlife sanctuary（避难所）in Namibia, a country in Africa. This helps prevent the animals from being killed. Jorin has spent three summers volunteering at the

19、 sanctuary.24. What caused health problems for children in Flint?A. Poor diets.B. Lack of water.C. Polluted water.D. Poisonous gas.25. How does Ryan help protect the earth?A. By raising money.B. By collecting recyclables.C. By saving water.D. By rescuing cheetahs.26. Why did Joris raise money?A. To

20、feed cheetahs.B. To help the poor.C. To celebrate Earth Day.D. To protect cheetahs.27. What is the best title for the passage?A. TFK Kid ReportersB. Earth Day CelebrationsC. Kid Heroes for the PlanetD. Superheroes in the WorldCChina is known for its long history, rich culture, and cute pandas. Its a

21、lso known for some of the worst air quality in the world. But the Asian country is now using a natural weapon against air pollution trees.In February, Chinas government announced plans to cover at least 32,400 square miles with forest. That is about the size of Ireland. Some 60,000 soldiers will tak

22、e charge of the tree-planting program. Most of the trees will be planted in Hebei Province. That is an area surrounding Chinas capital, Beijing.Huang Wei is an environmentalist who works for Greenpeace East Asia. She is optimistic about the plan. “Trees act as a sink to absorb carbon dioxide and oth

23、er pollutants,” she said. Carbon dioxide is a gas that traps the Earths heat. It contributes to global warming.Why is Chinas air filled with harmful chemicals? Its because the country relies on coal-fired power plants. When coal is burned, PM2.5 is produced, PM2.5 is a pollutant. It can cause shortn

24、ess of breath, heart attacks, and even death.Just two years ago, pollution levels were so high in Beijing that schools and factories had to close. Huang hopes Chinas tree-planting plan will reduce the nations suffering from air pollution.The Chinese government is getting help from others in its driv

25、e to make the nation greener. Stefano Boeri is an Italian architect and urban planner. He is leading an effort to plant vertical（垂直的）forests in China.Boeris designs have already taken root in the city of Nanjing, China. Thats where the Nanjing Green Towers are under construction. The building has tw

26、o towers. Thousands of trees and hanging plants will grow on the balconies and rooftops.Boeri says his goal is to design buildings that help the environment and improve air quality. He also hopes to encourage a new generation of green architects.28. Whats Chinas solution to the air pollution problem

27、?A. Closing the factories.B. Planting more tress.C. Using natural gas.D. Making more rules.29. Whats the Huang Weis attitude to the new plan?A. Puzzled.B. Confident.C. Uncertain.D. Unconcerned.30. Which of the following can best replace the phrase “contributes to” in paragraph 3?A. leads toB. attach

28、es toC. gets close toD. looks forward to31. Whats special about Boeris building design in China?A. It is environmentally friendly.B. It is based on classical buildings.C. It often features two towers.D. It aims to save public space.DPlastic is easy, convenient, cheap and long-lasting, but it does gr

29、eat harm to the environment.Since plastic entered mass production, 8 billion tons have been produced and we arent very good at recycling. By 2015, 6,945 tons of plastic waste had formed, with around 9 percent of it getting recycled. About 79 percent of it ends up in landfills or around the environme

30、nt, including the ocean. We may end up drowning in plastic before long.Chemists at Colorado State University have found a polymer（聚酯）that has many of the qualities of plastics its light, strong, durable and heat-resistant but that can be changed back to its original small-molecule（分子）state for compl

31、ete recycling. Even after being recycled, the polymer can be turned back into its plastic-like state, and this can be done quickly and cheaply.This new polymer has all the good qualities of plastics, yet it is relatively easy to make and to recycle. Making it requires room temperature conditions, a

32、short reaction time to bond the monomer（单体）into polymers and only a small amount of the catalyst（催化剂）remains in the end product. It has a high molecular weight, stands up to heat and generally behaves like plastic. Recycling it requires similarly little effort. Mild lab conditions are required and s

33、o is a catalyst. Once applied, the polymers are once again monomers in a matter of minutes and can be used to create another product.But dont get too excited about this just yet. Scientists stressed that the polymer isnt ready for mass products just yet. Theres still plenty of development to do, inc

34、luding making it more economical to produce and recycle.32. What can we infer from the second paragraph?A. It is impossible to recycle old plastics.B. 79 percent of plastics has been recycled.C. Small quantities of plastics get recycled.D. Landfills arent enough to handle plastics.33. What aspect of

35、 the new polymer is the third paragraph mainly about?A. Its purposes.B. Its qualities.C. Its structures.D. Its applications.34. What conditions are needed when making the new polymer?A. Mild temperature.B. Cold temperature.C. Body temperature.D. Room temperature.35. The new polymer isnt mass-produce

36、d probably because _.A. it is not very cheapB. it seems too lightC. it is hard to recycleD. it cant stand cold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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Idioms are one of the hardest parts of learning a language. For those of you who dont know, an idiom is a phrase which has a mea

37、ning, but if you translate it word for word, it sometimes makes no sense at all. 36 1. Get your act togetherThis might be something your teacher says to you if you score badly in an exam or if you misbehave in class. It means you need to improve your behavior or work.2. 37 Yes, its longer and more d

38、ifficult to say than “Im sick.” But if your English teacher asks you why you havent done your homework, he or she is more likely to forgive you if you say that you were feeling under the weather.3. Its a piece of cakeI dont know why this means what it does, but sometimes you just have to accept that

39、 English people use the phrase. 38 4. Break a legThis is perhaps one of the most confusing yet well-known English idioms. If someone says this to you, do not take offence or think they are threatening you. 39 It is most often used for people wishing success to actors and actresses before they perfor

40、m on the stage, but it can be said in other situations, too. 40 Its definitely not a piece of cake, especially when there are so many confusing idioms. However, with enough hard work and interest, you will succeed in no time. Break a leg!A. It shows its so easy.B. Pull yourself together.C. Im feelin

41、g under the weather.C. They are just wishing you luck.E. Try your best to use them in various situations.F. All in all, learning a new language can be challenging.G. Here are four common English idioms that you can use in a variety of situations.第三部分 英语知识运用（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

42、分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Everyone loves getting cards on their birthday. For Bailey Sellers, the card from her father is a card, one that shell 41 forever.Her father, Mike Sellers, died of cancer in 2013, just a few months 42 her 17th birthday. But her dad made sure he cou

43、ld still 43 her special day, even in death. Before his death he prepaid a flower shop to 44 flowers and a card to her every year on her birthday. The last flowers and 45 came last week, for her 21st birthday.In the card 46 came with this years flowers, Mike Sellers told his daughter, “This is my 47

44、letter to you until we meet again. You are and will always be the most precious 48 I was given. I will still be with you through every milestone. Just look around and there I will be.” 49 by her late fathers gesture, Sellers posted a photo of the flowers, the card and an old 50 of her dad raising he

45、r up on his shoulder during a long ago trip to the beach.“Miss you so much daddy,” the post 51 , with a little purple heart. The post moved thousands of people, who not only 52 it but also told their own stories of how they 53 the pain of losing a parent. Sellers 54 that pain; she said she became 55

46、 after her fathers death. So now shes studying psychology（心理学）, hoping to be able to one day help people get out of the kind of 56 that once enveloped her.“He would be so 57 that he pulled off such a beautiful gesture, which offers an important 58 for all of us. He made people 59 . He made people re

47、alize that they shouldnt take the people who 60 them for granted.”41. A. collectB. valueC. receiveD. play42. A. afterB. untilC. sinceD. before43. A. celebrateB. enjoyC. spendD. spare44. A. produceB. deliverC. buyD. take45. A. cardB. storyC. giftD. letter46. A. whatB. whetherC. thatD. as47. A. firstB

48、. secondC. fourthD. last48. A. starB. flowerC. jewelD. honey49. A. TouchedB. AppreciatedC. AdmiredD. Disappointed50. A. memoryB. photoC. bookD. gesture51. A. startedB. whisperedC. beganD. ended52. A. respectedB. heardC. expandedD. shared53. A. dealt withB. kept outC. carried onD. settled down54. A.

49、puzzledB. measuredC. understoodD. doubted55. A. frightenedB. upsetC. terrifiedD. hurt56. A. happinessB. worryC. fearD. sadness57. A. proudB. confusedC. contentD. shocked58. A. hopeB. exampleC. lessonD. milestone59. A. angryB. happyC. surprisedD. bored60. A. look aroundB. stand forC. care aboutD. thi

50、nk of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。On Monday, World Health Organization (WHO) stated a plan to rid the worlds food supply of trans fats（反式脂肪）. These unhealthy things have been related to many illnesses. WHO is a United Nations organization 61 works to improve good health ar

51、ound the world. Its plan is called REPLACE. The step-by-step guide is designed 62 (help) world governments remove trans fats 63 their foods within the next five years.Trans fats 64 (use) in baked goods and fried foods. Food companies use trans fats to keep foods for longer periods of time. But the t

52、hings can be deadly. WHO says that 65 (eat) foods with trans fats results in more than 500,000 deaths from heart disease every year. Trans fats are a harmful substances and can be removed 66 (easy) without major cost and without any effect on the quality of the foods.Denmark 67 (be) the first countr

53、y to ban trans fats 15 years ago. The United States and 40 other 68 (country) soon followed. “Why should our children have such 69 unsafe substance in their foods?” Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus asked in an interview. He is WHOs director-general. He said that the plan could “make food systems much 70 (heal

54、thy) for future generations.”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、删除和修改。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。To provide a bette

55、r environment for we to read and study, our school has rebuilt the library. I cant wait share with you the great changes what have taken place there.Large than before, the new library can be hold 500 people studying and reading there. Whats much, the library has bought more new books, which are high

56、 thought of by both teachers and students. Besides, having bringing in 100 computers, the libraries allows us to have access to famous universities online libraries. It will be of great help to our studies.Isnt it amazing to be able to read and study in such the wonderful library?第二节 书面表达（百强校英语解析团队专

57、供）（满分25分）假设你是李华，你与父母打算下周去纽约度假，需要你的美国朋友Bob帮助。请你给他写一封电子邮件。内容包括：1. 推荐旅游景点；2. 帮助联系旅行社；3. 希望他去机场接你们。注意1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_山西省陵川第一中学校等四校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20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）15 ABBAA610 AAACC1115 ACBBC1620 BBACC第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题3分，满分60分）2125 BDACB2630 DCBBA3135 ACBDA3640 GCADF

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61、ry? a第二节书面表达（满分25分）One possible version：Dear Bob,How is it going these days? I am writing to tell you that my parents and I are going to New York for a vacation. I would appreciate it if you could give me some help.To make it memorable and fun, knowing some famous attractions ahead of time is necess

62、ary. Can you give me some advice? Besides, since we have never been abroad before, I think a travel agency may help us a lot. If there is any agency that you are familiar with, please contact one for us. We will arrive in New York next Thursday. If possible, could you meet us at the airport?Im looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua