河南省安阳市第三十六中学2017_2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、安阳市第三十六中学20172018学年高一年级第二学期期末考试英语试卷（满分150分 ，时间120分钟）第I卷第一部分 听力（略）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。AVinegar（醋）is great. It makes salad, fries and dumplings taste better, and you can even clean your windows with it. And now, according to s

2、cientists，it may even help the planets population survive climate change. Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan proved that. They found growing plants in vinegar makes them more resistant to droughts. This could mean that in the future，worries about clima

3、te change affecting the worlds supply of food will be much lower.The discovery was made after the researchers studied the Arabidopsis, a plant known for its ability to survive in dry weather. It was found that when the plant was placed in drought-like conditions, it produced a chemical called acetat

4、e（醋酸盐）- the main component of vinegar.After discovering this, the scientists experimented further by adding acetate to the soil of other plants before they stopped giving them water completely. After leaving the plants for 14 days, they found that the ones treated with acetate had survived, while th

5、e untreated plants had dried up and died.Its hoped that this simple method of survival could soon be used to help farmers in dry countries keep their crops alive. “In the experiment, we targeted the basic foods of the worldrice, wheat and maize. and proved successful” Jong Myong Kim, co-author of th

6、e study, told Popular Science magazine.Kim has already been in touch with people around the world who are interested in trying this simple and cost-effective method out for themselves from farmers to companies and amateur gardeners. “Now we are trying to cooperate with them to make a method to apply

7、 this system, and make the process as simple as possible,” he said. Hopefully this means the end of hunger caused by bad weather in the future.21. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Vinegar may help creatures survive bad weather.B. Vinegar is found in plants by Japanese

8、scientists.C. Vinegar is very useful for cooking.D. Vinegar is mainly used by people to clean houses.22. Scientists in Japan find from their studies that _.A. the acetate can be used by farmers to replace the soil.B. the plants treated with acetate could survive dry conditions.C. soil condition coul

9、d be changed by pouring vinegar continually.D. the Arabidopsis could survive in dry weather because of the shape.23. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. How to decrease the cost is the main issue.B. Keeping plants alive means a lot for scientists.C. The method is promising especially in agr

10、iculture.D. Its too difficult for farmers to accept the method.24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Plants Need Water B. Vinegar and FoodC. Japanese Scientists Find a Way to Survive D. Vinegar Could End HungerBAs more and more schools rush to put digital devices in the ha

11、nds of every student, many parents are becoming increasingly worried about the quality of their childrens education. The promise of increased student academic achievement through the use of technology hasnt produced any significant results in the past 20 years.Researchers at the University of Califo

12、rnia Los Angeles conducted a study in 2014 to determine if the social skills of elementary students were blocked by screen time. Two groups of sixth grade students were compared. One group was sent to an outdoor camp for one week with no screen time, while the control group live life as normal. Afte

13、r one week, the students at camp had made significant improvements over their peers（同龄人）. The good news is that when we limit access to screen time and give children the opportunity to interact face to face, they quickly become better at reading the emotional state of others. The bad news is that we

14、 have a generation of children that struggle with this basic emotional intelligence skill.Too much screen time has been linked to childhood obesity, sleep disorders, behavior problems, and academic challenges. But is there a difference between schoolwork and entertainment media?When students are usi

15、ng technology for academic work they are more likely to be communicating with peers, working cooperatively, and developing other important skills. However, all these are impossible when students watch entertainment media. They just sit and watch!Parents have the right to focus on their childrens scr

16、een time at school, but they should begin with discussing the use of digital media at home. Some parents are continuously engaged in their own devices, responding to every ring of their phones, receiving and sending messages. How can they expect their children to do better?25What was the schools ori

17、ginal intention of using digital devices?A. To make sure students get technological education. B. To help students develop socially.C. To make school life more entertaining and colorful.D. To improve students academically.26What aspect of children worries the writer a lot?A. Lacking guidance on prop

18、er screen time.B. Lacking chances to communicate with others.C. Lacking interest in improving their study.D. Lacking skills in reading others emotional state.27What attitude does the writer have to the use of digital devices in schoolwork?A. Positive. B. Worried.C. Negative. D. Uncertain.28From the

19、passage, we can learn that _.A. parents shouldnt oppose schools in their educational approachesB. some parents may set a bad example to their children in using digital mediaC. the screen watching time shouldnt be longer than 2 hours for studentsD. its wrong for schools to focus on technological educ

20、ationCOne day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem inability to read.In the library, I found my way into the “Childrens Room.” I sat down on the floor

21、 and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the spa

22、ce and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.There on the books cover was a beagle which looked identical to my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening

23、 the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally

24、 found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.My mothers call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized som

25、ething: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.I never told my mother about my “miraculous” experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my c

26、lassroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD degree in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.29The book caught the authors eye because_.A. it conta

27、ined pretty pictures of animalsB. it reminded him of his own dogC. he found its title easy to understandD. he liked childrens stories very much30Why could the author manage to read the book through?A. He was forced by his mother to read it.B. He identified with the story in the book.C. The book told

28、 the story of his pet dog.D. The happy ending of the story attracted him.31What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The author has become a successful writer.B. The authors mother read the same book.C. The authors mother rewarded him with a PhD degree.D. The author has had happy summers ever

29、since.DMany Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize(彻底变革) travel in cities and along state highways. But recent experiments are proving that autonomous vehicles also have the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans underserved

30、by traditional modes of transportation, such as the elderly and disabled, so long as lawmakers make smart policies that pave the way for invention.A retirement community in San Jose, California , which has been transformed by a small fleet of driverless taxis, shows the potential of self-driving car

31、s to transform peoples lives. Built by a tech company called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road, but residents are already having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles, which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be unable to

32、enjoy simply because they could not get to them.When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road, these residentswhose average age is 76will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments. As these cars continue to serve residents there, it is easy to understand why California is

33、moving to simplify laws for the industry.In Michigan, forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles, especially for those with physical disabilities. The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the development of this tech

34、nology, saying that it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation, but it is too often overlooked that this future cannot arrive fas

35、t enough for millions of Americans who are forced to depend on others for day-to-day travel. The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rules and laws to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.32Whats the attitude of most American people to the

36、future of autonomous vehicles?A. uncertain B. doubtfulC. indifferent D. optimistic33What is the modified Ford Fusion?A. The collection of social activities.B. The name of a retirement community.C. A kind of autonomous vehicle.D. A two-mile road for self-driving cars.34Examples are given in the third

37、 and forth paragraphs to prove_.A. what are preventing the development of the technologyB. why driverless cars are restricted in many states in AmericaC. how driverless technology benefits the aged and disabledD. when driverless cars can enter peoples life eventually35What does the author attempt to

38、 inform us in the last paragraph?A. The concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.B. The weak groups are often overlooked despite technology advances.C. The benefits of driverless cars have been fully unlocked.D. Regulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.第二节（共5小题；

39、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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Are you suffering from FOMOthat is, Fear Of Missing Out? Research shows that a growing number of young people are, with worrying reasons for their sleep and schoolwork.36 You arent able to do your best unless you sleep well. Most experts agree th

40、at the appropriate number of hours is eight, and this has been accepted as common sense for as long as I can remember. However, I was young once and know most of you get much less sleep than that.I read an interesting article in a teachers magazine recently. 37 Worryingly, the results showed that te

41、enagers are facing a new problem. They may go to bed and get up at appropriate times, but a growing number are waking up in the middle of the night, not to use the bathroom or have a snack, but because of FOMO.According to the article, the number of students waking up during the night to check socia

42、l media is growing. Afraid of missing a comment or opportunity to take part in a chat, teenagers are waking at all times of the night, going online and getting involved. 38 Experts are worried about this growing trend and the report reveals some worrying statistics: 23% of 12-to 15-year-olds wake up

43、 nearly every night to use social media. 39 One in third of the students are constantly tired and unable to function to their full capacity.So Id like to ask you to be responsible when it comes to social media. Switch off your devices at night. The world wont end and your social media will be waitin

44、g to greet you in the morning! 40 .A. But things are getting out of hand.B. They did a study of 848 students in Wales.C. Another 15% wake up at night once a week for the same reason.D. I give you my word that you wont have missed anything important.E. All happens when they should be sound asleep.F.

45、FOMO is the fear that everyone else is having more fun and more excitement than you.G. Everybody knows how important it is for students to get a good nights sleep every night.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 “How dare you!

46、” My anger finally burst out when my son 41 to go to the piano classes for the third time that day. He rolled his eyes at me, which made me even 42 . I completely lost my 43 and screamed at the top of my lungs, “Enough! You are not my boy anymore!” He didnt 44 or talk back to me. He responded in 45

47、with a look of helplessness that I had never seen before. He used to cry violently and beg me to 46 him. The innocence shining in his big eyes would 47 that hot-tempered beast in me away in the end. 48 , this timeDid what he had done really make me 49 ? No. Did such anger come entirely from his impr

48、oper 50 ? No. Had I ever given it a chance to listen to and 51 him? No. My demanding job, my 52 housework, my kids cry for company, all formed a minefield and all that was needed to 53 it up was a fuse (导火索). My son was the 54 .The rest of the day, he 55 an outdoor walk, a ride in the park and even

49、his favorite games and just wanted to be alone. I could 56 the greatest sorrow and the most true innocence in his eyes. After admitting my own fault, I held this tiny trembling creature 57 in my arms, tears swelling in my eyes.For those who believe sticks and stones may break the bone but 58 can nev

50、er hurt anyone, I have a piece of heartfelt advice. Do not try this most powerful weapon 59 the people you love. It is 60 enough to cut the deepest into a soul.41A. refused B. decided C. requested D. demanded42A. calmer B. happier C. angrier D. emptier43A. temper B. weight C. breath D. thought44A. s

51、mile B. shout C. cry D. respond45A. doubt B. silence C. surprise D. relief46A. praise B. accompany C. abandon D. pardon47A. put B. drive C. throw D. give48 A. However B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. Moreover49A. satisfied B. annoyed C. moved D. puzzled50A. argument B. advice C. words D. behavior51A. un

52、derstand B. forgive C. blame D. hug52A. important B. enough C. endless D. meaningful53A. heat B. burn C. put D. blow54A. victim B. answer C. choice D. disasters55A. shared B. declined C. enjoyed D. accepted56A. retell B. forecast C. forget D. read57A. rudely B. firmly C. loosely D. casually58A. voic

53、e B. force C. words D. feelings59A. for B. with C. against D. beyond60A. smooth B. soft C. hard D. sharp第卷第二节（共两部分，15个小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。B部分为课文单词填空，需注意将单词完整誊写到答题卡上。AHollywood filmmakers, including creators of the 1998 Disney film Mulan, will start a “discovery trip

54、” to Mulans birthplace Huangpi district in Hubei province this week.During 61 two-day visit, they will see a number of Mulan-themed performances, such as horse fighting show and local opera. They also will visit 62 (place) of historical interest, like the Mulan Mountain and the Generals Temple.In th

55、e 20 years since the Disney film came out, 63 (it) director Tony Bancroft hasnt been to the land of Mulans roots. “For me, its more than a circle tour of 64 my favorite character was born. Im also doing my homework for the next film,” he said.“China used to be closed off to Westerners, thus 65 (crea

56、te) a mystery. But in the last few years, U. S. films 66 (explore) the Chinese culture and environment, which has opened audiences to a whole new world. I believe the tale of Mulan appeals to Westerners mainly 67 its about a daughters respect for her family, 68 (especial) her father.” Bancroft added

57、.A live-action remake of the 1998 film 69 (expect) to hit theaters. The Walt Disney Studios has announced that Chinese actress Liu Yifei, also 70 (know) as Crystal Liu, is going to star in the classic Chinese tale.B1. A 71 (住所；食宿) is in comfortable hotels in Beijing and Lhasa, hostels on the hiking

58、trip, and various t 72 (帐篷) for camping.2. More road c 73 (建造) works are on the A10.3. Some millionaires continue to be c 74 (担心的；关心的) about money.4. He tried to move but his tyres got s 75 (卡住；陷入) in the muddy ground.第四部分 写作（共两节；满分35）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

59、共有10处语言错误，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：把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。My first trip to the zoo was years before during an elementary school field trip. It is an activity I still remembered to this day. It was for the first

60、 time that I had found me so close to animals like tigers and lions. I would say that the trip was worth every minute of time spending. However, some feel that animals should not be kept in cages, and should rather be let out in the wild. They think keeping animal in cages shows the cruelty of human

61、 beings. As far as I concerned, without zoos, many of us would have the chance to see how a tiger or a lion really looks like.第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）假如你是李华，最近你所在的城市设立了“汉字书写日”。你的美国笔友John对此很感兴趣，写信向你询问。请根据以下要点给他回一封信。内容包括：1.设立原因：人们提笔忘字，写汉字机会减少等；2.日期：9月28日，孔子(Confucius)诞辰；3.活动形式：书法(calligraphy)竞赛及展览等。注意：1.词数100

62、左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear John,Im writing to tell you something about Chinese Character Writing Day in our city. 安阳市第三十六中学2017-2018学年高一年级第二学期期末考试 英语答案第二部分 阅读理解 21-24 ABCD 25-28 DDAB 29-31 BBA 32-35 DCCD36-40 GBECD第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空 41-45 ACACB 46-50 DBABD 51-55 ACDAB 56-60 DBCCD第二

63、节 语法填空61the 62places 63its 64where 65creating66have explored 67because 68especially 69is expected 70known71. Accommodation 72.tents 73. construction 74.concerned 75.stuck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.考查副词。before（以前）做副词讲时通常用于完成时态；ago（以前）做副词讲时通常用于一般过去时态的句子中，比如two years ago（两年前），故把befo

64、re改成ago。2.考查时态。这是我至今仍记得的一项活动。句子应该用一般现在时态，故把remembered改成remember。3.考查固定句式。It was the first time that -，某人第几次做某事，故把for去掉。4.考查反身代词。这是我第一次发现自己和老虎、狮子等动物亲密接触。find oneself +形容词，故把me改成myself。5.考查过去分词。我想说的是，这次旅行花费的每一分钟都是值得的。此处是过去分词做后置定语，故把spending改成spent。6.考查固定搭配。然而，有些人认为动物不应该被关在笼子里，而是应该在野外被放出来。not-but-，不是-，

65、而是-，故把and改成but。7.考查名词复数。他们认为把动物关在笼子里会显示出人类的残忍。这里用名词复数表示所有的动物，故把animal改成animals。8.考查固定结构。As far as I am concerned, 就我而言，故在I后面加am。9.would have意思不对，应变成would never have或would not have均可.10.考查宾语从句。就我而言，没有动物园，我们中的许多人永远都不会有机会看到老虎或狮子真正像什么样子。look like看起来像-样子，介词like后面要跟宾语，所以宾语从句应该用what引导，故把how改成what。第二节 书面表达O

66、ne possible version：Dear John, Im writing to tell you something about Chinese Character Writing Day in our city. With the popularity of mobile phones, computers and the Internet, many people have few opportunities to write in daily life. Consequently, people tend to forget how to write Chinese chara

67、cters when they have to. Therefore, a special day is needed to arouse peoples interest in Chinese characters and encourage people to write them more often. Moreover, its a good way to keep our traditional culture alive. Now September 28th is chosen as Chinese Character Writing Day, for it is the birthday of Confucius. Various activities will be held that day, such as handwriting contests and exhibitions of calligraphy, through which people can enjoy the beauty of the Chinese language and experience a culture of amazing depth and variety as well.You are welcome to join us.Yours,Li Hua .