河南省信阳高级中学2017_2018学年高一英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、信阳高中2020届20172018学年度下期期中考试英语试卷第一部分 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.How does the woman go to work on a rainy day?A.On foot.B. By bus.C. By bike. 2.Where did the woman want to go on th

2、e way ?A. The bookstore.B. The shop.C. The library. 3.When is the woman going to get her car back?A. In ten days.B. In five daysC. In three days.4.Where did the man get the coffee?A .From Imeldas.B. From Starbucks.C. From KFC.5.Where is the conversation taking place?A.On the bus.B. In a bank.C. In a

3、 store.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罝。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.What are the speakers busy with?A.The Christmas holiday sales.B.The Thanksgiving planning.C.The New Years arrange

4、ment. 7.What is the boss giving the man?A.Much praiseB.Much pressure.C.Many complaints.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.What kind drink does the man like?A.A room temperature drink.B.Some iced tea.C.Some iced water.9.How does the man feel if he drinks cold things?A.He will feel comfortable.B.He will have a head

5、ache.C.He will have an upset stomach. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10.Whats the woman complaining about?A. Her husband.B. The manager.C. The tour.11.Whats wrong with the womans hotel room?A.The TV set is broken.B.The air conditioner stops working.C.The window doesnt close.12.Whats the mans attitude towar

6、d the womans complaints?A.Polite.B. CarelessC. Angry.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.What do the speakers think of the first two melons(甜瓜)?A.Too small.B. Not fresh enough.C. Very expensive. 14.How much are the Golden Kiss melons?A.One dollar per pound.B.One dollar and a half per pound.C.Two dollars per p

7、ound.15.What does the woman think of apples？A.They taste better than melons.B.They look better than melons.C.They are cheaper than melons. 16.What do the speakers buy in the end?A.Some applesB.Some melons on sale.C.Some Natures Best melons.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.When does the sports center open

8、in the morning?A. 7:00 B. 8:00C. 9:0018.Which place is open all day?A.The outdoor tennis courts.B.The basketball courts.C.The swimming pool.19.Which DONT they sell in the caf?A.Snacks B.Non-alcoholic drinks. C.Alcoholic drinks.20.What will the speakers do next?A.Teach the audience how to swim.B.Show

9、 the audience around the sports center.C.Enjoy reading a book in the book shop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，从每题所给的A、B、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMonthly Talks at London Canal Museum Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admissi

10、on is at normal charges and you dont need to book. They end around 21:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will

11、 explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the histor

12、y of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how Londons ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the prese

13、nt state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/bookMore info: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatsonLondon Canal

14、 Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RTwww.canalmuseum.org.uk www. canalmuseum.mobiTel:020 7713 083621. When is the talk on James Brindley? A. November 7th. B. March 6th. C. February 6th. D. December 5th.22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers.B. Ice for the Metropolis

15、.C. Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands.D. An Update on the Cotswold Canals.23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A. Chris Lewis B. Malcolm Tucker. C. Miranda Vickers. D. Liz Payne.BOne of the pleasant things about having an apartment is having neighbors. You may develop personal friends

16、hips with some of your neighbors. There may also be times when you have argument with your neighbors. There may be neighbors you just dont get along with at all. So how can you get along well with your neighbors?Your neighbors have the right to keep their living space as you do. Your neighbors have

17、their own lifestyle and their own responsibilities. When you first move into an apartment, show respect to your neighbors. If you see them outside, say “hello”. Introduce yourself to them and tell them you just moved in. Be pleasant. Early argument with neighbors can cause you a bad reputation. You

18、should avoid that. Dont turn up your radio loud. Dont speed up your car down the streets of the neighborhood.If your neighbors or your landlord feels that you are causing a problem at any point, behave responsibly. It is not fun to suddenly be blamed for something, and it is easy to get defensive（防卫

19、的） if this occurs. However, you need to accept that something you were doing has dissatisfied either your neighbors or your landlord or both of them. Listen to their stories carefully. Try to imagine yourself in their situation. Apologize for the problem you caused.If you feel your neighbors are cau

20、sing a disturbance（打扰）or being too loud, be dispassionate. For example, suppose that its two oclock in the morning and you are woken up by loud noise from neighbors who are having a party. This is annoying . You need to recognize that this is the first time this has happened. Recognize that your nei

21、ghbors are human beings that make mistakes. Realize that there is time to solve your discomfort with your neighbors. With cool heads, proper communication, patience and consideration, you can solve this problem with your neighbors.24. Paragraph 2 mainly suggests that we should be _A. careful and cal

22、mB. friendly and considerateC. kind-hearted and patientD. responsible and easy-going25. How should you react if your neighbors blame you for something?A. Be defensiveB. Dont take it seriouslyC. Ask the landlord for helpD. Listen and try to be responsible26. The last paragraph mainly tells us what to

23、 do when_A. neighbors try to anger usB. we are blamed for somethingC. neighbors cause a disturbanceD. we are woken up by landlord27. What does the underlined word “dispassionate” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Calm B. Concerned C. Energetic D. CuriousCThere is a story about a man who lost hi

24、s legs and left arm in an accident. After the accident, only a finger and thumb on his right hand remained.He was a brilliant, creative, and educated man. He had gained a lot of experience while traveling around the world, so he became very depressed after his accident. He was afraid that he would s

25、pend the rest of his life suffering and would no longer be able to spend his life in a meaningful way. Then, he realized that he still had part of the function of his right hand and could still write even though it was very difficult. An idea occurred to him. “Why not write to other people who need

26、encouragement?”He wrote to the prison ministry about sending letters to the prisoners. The prison minister replied, “Writing to the prisoners is acceptable, but your letters will not be answered.”Filled with excitement, the man knew he could write his letters. He began sending one-way messages of Go

27、ds love, hope, strength, and encouragement. He wrote twice a week, testing his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart and soul into his words and shared his experience, sense of humor, optimism, and faith.It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of a reply. On

28、e day he received a letter from the prison ministry. It was a short note from the officer who monitored and checked the prison mail.The letter said, “Please write on the best paper you can afford. Your letters are passed from cell (囚房) to cell until they literally (逐字地) fall to pieces!”No matter wha

29、t circumstances life may present, we all have unique experiences, abilities, and God-given talents. We can discover ways to reach others who badly need messages of encouragement and strength.28. In order to live meaningfully, what did the man begin to do?A. Write to other people who need encourageme

30、nt. B. Receive the school education.C. Meet the people who are depressed. D. Help other people with lost arms and legs.29. What does the prison ministers reply suggest?A. The man was not allowed to write to the prisoners.B. The prisoners were not allowed to answer the letters.C. The man couldnt go t

31、o see the prisoners himself.D. He was not sure if the prisoners liked receiving the letters.30. What can we know about the officers short note?A. The man would be offered free paper to write letters on.B. Some of the prisoners were not satisfied with his letters.C. His letters were very popular amon

32、g the prisoners.D. The prisoners eagerly wanted to write back to the man.31. Which can be the best title of the passage?A. Stories about a Helpful Person B. Relationship between Writers and PrisonersC. Popularity of Special Letters D. Special Letters of EncouragementD In an age when technology is ev

33、erywhere, its not surprising that even young children are getting into the action. The iPad was released six years ago. This tablet computer from Apple has a large, multi-touch screen that kids can play learning games on. Sure toddlers(初学步者) can operate an iPad, but at what age is it safe to let the

34、m use it? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children under the age of 2 should have no screen time at all. This includes not only television but also other electronics, such as computers, cellphones, video games and tablets, including the iPad. During the first two years of life, chil

35、drens brains are growing greatly and it can be confusing for them to tell the differences between the real world and what they are seeing on the screen. After age 2, an iPad is fine within reasonable limits . Using the iPad can have benefits for kids. In a two-week study conducted by PBS, involving

36、children 3 to 7, it was found that educational apps can improve a childs vocabulary by as much as 31 percent in two weeks. Ann Densmore, an expert in speech and language development, said in an article on Harvard Health that there are even iPad apps that are helpful for children in speech and langua

37、ge therapy（治疗）. While there are some benefits to children using an iPad as an educational tool, there are also some disadvantages to be aware of. No electronic device(设备) can replace the role of human interaction. Its important that young children learn by doing and not by watching. Also an iPad can

38、 be addictive（上瘾的） when used too much. Even though its OK for 2-year-olds to use an iPad, children up to the age of 3 will learn better from real world experiences than from any type of electronics, especially when it comes to language. When parents decide to let their children start using the iPad,

39、 its important that they made some rules and limitations .32. The American Academy of Pediatrics shows that _.A. parents usually let kids over two use an iPadB. iPads arent different from other electronicsC. kids under two shouldnt use an iPadD. kids usually use an iPad in moderation33. What does th

40、e study conducted by PBS mainly show?A. Educational apps are popular with kids.B. Using an iPad can help kids learn words.C. An iPad is used in speech and language therapy.D. Kids can improve vocabulary in various ways.34. Whats the authors attitude toward kids using an iPad to learn language?A. Int

41、erested B. Supportive C. Critical D.Central35. The text is probably followed by_A. how children use an iPad.B. some detailed rules and limitations.C. the authors opinion on iPadD. why children love using an iPad第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Living a more simple life

42、can improve how we think, feel and move around in the world. Here are ways to simplify your life while creating space for happiness.Give up your negative thoughts. As humans, we spend a lot of our time being caught up in negative thoughts that bring nothing good into our lives. 36 They can grow rapi

43、dly and cause unhappiness and do nothing to improve our quality of life.Reduce the amount of screen time. 37 While watching TV and endless YouTube videos or playing computer games can be a nice way to relax, too much can have a negative influence on your lives.Cut down on social media. 38 They say t

44、hey feel less confident after comparing their lives against those of their online friends. So simplify your life by cutting down on social media-not only for your own health of mind but to stop the endless checking every several minutes.39 In the effort to make yourselves better people and improve y

45、ourselves, you often set goals but having too many goals can prevent you from achieving them.Eat fewer unhealthy foods. 40 Cutting down on bad foods will not only help you feel much better and give you more energy.A. Reduce the number of your goals.B. Negative thoughts are much dangerous.C. Many peo

46、ple feel their lives are worsened by it.D. You can make your own healthy food and tasty meals.E. Learn to choose to think and see the positives in life.F. Make an effort to remove some unhealthy foods from your diet.G. We spend so much time either staring at a computer or the TV.第三部分英语知识运用第一节完形填空（共2

47、0小题；每小题I.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41-60各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。“Just sign here, sir.” the deliveryman(快递员) said as he handed Oscar Reyna a package.The package consisted of a long, narrow box 41 packed up in brown paper. 42 the box, Oscar saw an umbrella inside a very old one with a

48、 beautifully carved(雕刻的) handle. 43 he had not seen it for more than 20 years, he 44 it immediately.Oscar was 16 when he first saw the 45 umbrella. He had gone to a concert with his grandparents. As they were leaving, he noticed an umbrella on an empty seat. Impressed by its 46 , Oscar felt a strong

49、 desire to find its 47 .Oscar 48 the manager to look in the record of advance ticket sales. Just as he thought, a name matched the seat 49 Oscar had found the umbrella. The name was Mrs. Katie OBrien.Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. ORriens 50 on their way home. He rang the bell, the

50、 door opened, and an elderly woman appeared. “May I 51 you? ” she asked. “Id like to return it if its yours.” Oscar said, 52 the umbrella as if presenting a 53 that had long been wished for. “Why, yes! Its mine.” replied Mrs. OBrien with a 54 smile and shining eyes. “It was given to me by my father

51、years ago. Thank you so much for returning it. May I offer you a reward for your 55 ?” “No, maam,” he said, “my grandmother says that a good deed is its own reward.” “Well, thats 56 what my father used to say. What is your name? Young man?”Years later, Oscar was staring at the finely carved handle o

52、f the umbrella as he remembered Mrs. OBrien. It was in perfect condition, considering how 57 it was. Why had it arrived here today? As if 58 , a note fell from the paper. It read: Mrs. OBrien wanted you to 59 this umbrella as a present for a kind, 60 gesture long ago.41. A. strictlyB. carefullyC. se

53、riously D. carelessly42. A. OpeningB. SeizingC. Watching D Searching43. A. AfterB. WhenC. Since D. Although44. A. observedB. arrangedC.recognized D. appreciated45. A. ordinaryB. unusualC. simpleD. typical46. A. beautyB. shapeC. sizeD. history47. A. designerB. sellerC. user D. owner48. A. persuadedB.

54、 forcedC. encouragedD. advised49. A. untilB. beforeC. whichD. where50. A. familyB. theaterC. house D. neighborhood51. A. inviteB. helpC. bother D. know52. A. putting upB. turning outC. picking up D. holding out53. A. chanceB. factC. giftD. result54. A. wideB. confidentC. proudD. shy55. A. patienceB.

55、 kindnessC.courage D. determination56. A. clearlyB. naturallyC. exactly D. probably57. A. oldB. rareC. valuableD. nice58. A. in turnB. in returnC. in exchangeD. in answer59. A. holdB. acceptC. carryD. value60. A. attractiveB. importantC. selflessD. selfish第II卷（非选择题，共50分）第二节：语法填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）

56、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。Singles Day falls on November 11th every year in China,61 is recognized as a day for people who have no girlfriend or boyfriend. Couples and lovers have Valentines Day in 62 (celebrate) of their love, but how about the singles? There must be a day they can celebrate e

57、ven without a partner. Thats63 people created Singles Day.64 Singles Day many singles choose to say goodbye to 65 single lives,attending blind date parties, and some people even decide to get66 (marry) to strangers.But this day has recently become more of a time for shopping , because many shops onl

58、ine will give customers great discount 67( promote) their goods.More and more people arewilling to shop online to get 68 they want, and I am one of them. I just cant help 69 (buy) thingswhether I need them or not. 70 (honest) speaking, some of the things that I bought have been put aside for ever in

59、 my closet.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）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）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。When I was in my senior high

60、 school, I once quarrel with my favorite teacher Mr. Yangbecause he blamed me seriously. Before that, I was so ashamed that I had no courage to see her again . To my surprising,Mr. Yang found me and apologized to me for his sharp words next day.He had said he could understand why I was so angry at t

61、hat moment. Beside, Mr. Yang hoped I could understand that he was so strictly with me because he thought I could have behaved better. That he had said and done made me very touched.Therefore, I made up my mind not to let him disappointing any longer.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你准备参加学校举办的主题为“健康成长”的英语作文比赛。请写一篇作文

62、，主要内容包括：1.积极锻炼身体；2.合作学习；3.对人友善。注意：1.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2.开头已为你写好，不计入总词数；3.词数：100左右。注：cooperate v. 合作 As everyone knows, growing up healthily and happily is very important for us students._2020届高一下期期中考试英语答案听力： 1-10 BCAAC ABACC 11-20 AACBC BCACB阅读理解：21-23 ADC 24-27 BDCA 2831 ABCD 32-35 CBCB 36-40 BGCAF完形

63、填空：4160 BADCB ADADC BDCAB CADBC 61. which 62. celebration 63. why 64. On 65. their 66. married 67. to promote 68. what 69. buying 70. Honestly短文改错：1. 第一句quarrelquarreled/quarrelled2. 第二句BeforeAfter3. 第二句herhim4. 第三句surprising surprise5. 第三句next 前加the6. 第四句去掉had7. 第五句 BesideBesides8. 第五句 strictlystri

64、ct9.第六句 That What10. 第七句disappointing disappointed第二节 书面表达 (满分25分) 【参考范文】As everyone knows, growing up healthily and happily is very important for us students. In order to reach the goal, we may as well do what we are supposed to as follows.For a start , it is necessary for us to attach great import

65、ance to health,which lays the foundation of all we will do. Therefore, we should take an active part in doing sports, such as running or playing various ball games,etc. In addition, as the saying goes, “knowledge is power.”,thus,our entire heart should be put into study. However only when we cooperate with each other in the process of learning can we feel happier and achieve more together. More importantly ,we should be friendly to people around us, in which case we can live in peace with each other and we will grow up healthily and happily.