河南省林州市第一中学2017-2018学年高一下学期开学考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、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）AAfternoon tea became popular about 150 years ago, when rich ladies invited their friends to their houses for a cup of afternoon tea. Usually taken in the late afternoon, it is also called “low tea” as it is served at a low table. Since this isnt a meal, bu

2、t rather like a late afternoon snack, finger foods such as sandwiches, scones and pastries are common. People are not only taking tea to get what their bodies need or satisfy hunger, but to take time to relax, chat and enjoy the company of dear friends. In England, the traditional time for tea is fo

3、ur or five oclock in the afternoon and no one stays after seven oclock.This very British tradition is said to have been started around 1840 by Duchess Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke of Bedford, England. During the long time between an early lunch and a very late dinner, she experienced what she ca

4、lled “a sinking feeling” at about 4 or 5 in the afternoon. So she asked her serving girl to bring her a pot of tea, a little bread and butter and cake in her room. She found this arrangement so pleasing that she began asking her friends to join her.High tea, a team often mixed with afternoon tea, us

5、ually takes the place of supper. In the past the British working population did not have afternoon tea. They had meals at about noon and after work between five and seven oclock. The table would be set with dinner foods like meat, bread, butter, potatoes, cheese and of course tea. It was called “hig

6、h tea” because it was eaten at a high dining table rather than a low tea table.How much do people enjoy the afternoon tea moment? As a famous writer named Henry James said, “There are few hours in life agreeable than the hour dedicated to （献给）the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”21. Who started the

7、tradition of afternoon tea?A. Duchess Anna Maria.B. The 7th Duke of Bedford.C. Henry James.D. Some unknown working people.22. What does the underlined phrase “a sinking feeling” refer to?A. A feeling of being bored.B. A feeling of hunger.C. A feeling of missing friends.D. A feeling of shyness.23. Wh

8、y does the author mention Henry James words?A. To tell us how the name “afternoon tea” came out.B. To tell us that afternoon tea is in fact a ceremony.C. To show the difference between afternoon tea and high tea.BWalter Cavanagh has nearly 1,500 valid credit cards to his name and holds the Guinness

9、record for the most credit cards.Mr. Plastic Fantastic a title given to him by Guinness World Records is also the proud owner of the worlds longest wallet, which can hold about 800 cards. But he uses it only to carry a few cards, while the rest are safely kept in bank safe-deposit boxes.Cavanagh sta

10、rted collecting credit cards in the late 1960s. “One of my best friends and I made a silly bet（打赌）; the guy who could collect the most credit cards by the end of the year would win dinner,” he said. “I got 143 cards by the end of the year, and my friend collected 138.”After winning that bet, Cavanag

11、h decided to simply keep going with his unusual collection. He got credit cards from gas stations, airlines, bars, and even ice cream stores all with kinds of limits, some as low as $50.If theres one card missing from Cavanaghs collection, its that from the Newberry Group. They refused to give him a

12、 card in the early 1970s, even though hed collected over 100 by then. They said he had too much credit. Therefore, so far he hasnt had a Newberry card in his collection.Cavanagh hasnt stopped applying for new cards hes held the Guinness record since 1971 and has no intention of letting go of it. He

13、copies whole pages from a U.S. directory（名录）of businesses and keeps sending applications. If he is refused, he writes back to the company explaining his goal. But he doesnt count useless cards in his total collection.Thanks to all the cards to his name, Cavanagh has access to about $1.7 million at a

14、ny moment. Despite this privilege（特权）, he has managed to achieve an excellent credit score.The retired financial planner and credit expert has only one piece of advice to share: “Never use a card to buy anything you cant pay off in a couple of months. If you dont have the discipline, you shouldnt ha

15、ve the cards.”24. When did Cavanagh begin to collect credit cards?A. When he made a bet with his friend.B. When he wanted to create a Guinness record.C. When he owned a very long wallet.D. When he was treated to dinner by his friend.25. Why hasnt Cavanagh collected a Newberry card?A. His given card

16、got lost.B. He wasnt allowed to collect one.C. His application was refused.D. It isnt worth collecting anyway.26. What does Cavanagh usually do when his application is refused?A. He visits the company himself.B. He tells the company his goal.C. He chooses to let go of it.D. He sends another applicat

17、ion at once.27. What suggestion does Cavanagh give us in the last paragraph?A. Never apply for a credit card.B. Have the power to control ourselves.C. Use credit cards as often as possible.D. Collect more credit cards to show off.CFloodsBasic safety Tips Turn around and dont drown! Avoid walking or

18、driving through flood waters. If there is a chance of flash floods, try to move to a higher place. Flash floods are the No. 1 cause of weather-related deaths.If floodwaters rise around your car but the water is not moving, give up the car and move to higher ground. Do not leave the car enter moving

19、waterAvoid camping or parking along streams, rivers during heavy rainfall. These areas can flood quickly with little warning.Flood WatchSteps to Take Turn on your TV/radio. You will receive the latest weather forecast and emergency instructions. Know where to go. You may need to reach higher ground

20、quickly. Build or fill your emergency kit（应急装备）with something new. Include a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first-aid supplies. Bring in outdoor, furniture and move important indoor items to the highest possible floor. This is help protect them from flood damage. Disconnect（切断）electrical appliance

21、s and do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water. If instructed, turn off your gas and electricity at the main switch or valve. This helps prevent fires and explosions.Flood Warning Steps to Take Move immediately to higher ground or stay on high ground. Avoid walking or dr

22、iving through floodwaters. Turn around and dont drown! Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down and 2 feet of water can sweep your vehicle away.After A flood Return home only when it is safe. Do not try to drive through areas that are still flooded. Photograph damage to your property（财产）for

23、insurance purpose.28. What shall we avoid during heavy rains according to the passage?A. Staying under trees.B. Taking part in outdoor activities.C. Walking alone in the street.D. Driving along the rivers.29. What does “Flood Watch” tell us to do?A. Be patient and take things easy.B. Be friendly and

24、 get well organized.C. Be brave and make wise decisionsD. Be careful and get well prepared.30. When shall we go back home?A. When we are sure it is no longer dangerous.B. When we need to take pictures for insurance.C. When the flood in our living area disappears.D. When the gas and electricity suppl

25、y are provided again.31. Which part advises us to take action as quickly as possible?A. Basic Safety Tips.B. Flood WatchC. Flood Warning.D. After A Flood.DEach year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires just in the United States, with direct property（财产）loss because of home

26、 fires at about $7.3 billion every year. Every day Americans experience the horror of fires, but most people dont understand fires.To protect yourself, it is important to learn something about home fires.In less than 30 seconds a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fi

27、re. It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house or for it to be in flames. Most deadly fires occur in the home when people are asleep. If you realize a fire, you wont have time to take valuables because the fire spreads too quickly and the smoke is too thick. The fire uses up the oxy

28、gen you need and produces smoke and poisonous gases that kill. Breathing even small amounts of smoke and toxic gases can make you tired and sleepy, and short of breath. The smoke can cause you to be a deep sleeper before the flames reach your door. You may not wake up in time to escape.Room temperat

29、ures in a fire can be 100 degrees at floor level and rise to 600 degrees at eye level. Breathing in this super-hot air will burn your lungs. It can melt clothes to your skin. In five minutes, a room can get so hot that everything in it starts to burn at once.Fires are bright at first, but quickly pr

30、oduce black smoke and complete darkness. If you wake up to a fire you may be blinded, confused about where you are or which direction you should go and unable to find your way around the home youve lived in for years.Only when we know the true nature of fires can we prepare our families and ourselve

31、s.32. How does the first paragraph develop?A. By raising questions.B. By giving examples.C. By expressing opinions.D. By listing reasons.33. What can we infer from the third paragraph?A. It is necessary to escape in time.B. It is important to find poisonous gases.C. It is impossible to keep away fro

32、m smoke.D. It is dangerous to sleep away from the door.34. How does black smoke trouble us?A. Getting us lose our ways.B. Making our faces turn black.C. Causing us to feel hopeless.D. Forcing us to walk around the home.35. What is the passage mainly telling us?A. Different processes of home fires.B.

33、 Some basic knowledge of home fires.C. Great damage of them fires in the USA.D. Some good ways to prevent home fires.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Playing sports offers you more than just physical benefits. 36 The benefits are the same whether or not youre good at sports. If you are not good enough to play

34、competitively on a school team, you can play sports with your friends.Making new friends.Playing sports enables you to create friendships you otherwise might not have formed. 37 You play together happily and gradually know each other. Many times, the friendships you create on the field remain strong

35、 when you are not playing sports.Understanding the value of health.Taking part in sports improves your health in many ways. 38 This gets you thinking about what eat and how to treat your body so as to achieve the highest performance levels. Thus, playing sports can lead to better eating habits and p

36、revent you from becoming too fat.Building team spirit.Sports provide children with the important lesson of learning how to work in a team. 39 By working together they will learn each others strengths and weaknesses and will be better able to decide and work out the best plan for the team. This will

37、without doubt help them in their future lives and jobs as well. 40 Playing a sport requires a lot of time and energy. Some may think this would take students attention away from schoolwork. However, the opposite is true. Sports require memorization（记忆）, repetition and learning skills that are direct

38、ly relevant to schoolwork.A. Becoming active in class.B. Doing better in your studies.C. Everyone has to work together to achieve the goal.D. To be a good athlete, you must take care of yourself.E. Sports can help you in your study and fit in society as well.F. Sports bring teens together from diffe

39、rent schools and backgrounds.G Clearly, sports will improve your fitness and help you achieve weight goals.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）Children need to be prepared for an earthquake as much as adults, if not more. For babies and children, special 41 should be paid to making th

40、eir 42 as safe as possible. Their beds should be placed away from 43 and tall, unsteady bookcases and shelves that could 44 down.At the very least a 72-hour 45 of extra water, bottles, food, juices, clothing, plenty of diapers（尿布）, baby wipes and ready medicines should be 46 where it is most likely

41、to get 47 an earthquake. Also keep an extra diaper bag with these things in your car. Store baby cars, blankets and baby beds with right wheels to put babies in to leave in time, if 48 .Set soft pads（垫子）in baby beds or baby cars to 49 babies during the shaking.By age three or so, children can 50 wha

42、t an earthquake is and how to get 51 for one. Take the time to explain the 52 of earthquakes and their damage 53 what theyll understand. Include your children in family discussions and planning for earthquake 54 . Take drills and 55 safety procedures（步骤）every six months. Show children the safest pla

43、ces to be in each room when an earthquake hits. Also show them all 56 to be in each room. Teach children what to do 57 they are during an earthquake (at school, in a tall building, outdoors). 58 childrens emergency cards at school are up-to-date. 59 children should not turn off any lights, its impor

44、tant that they know what gas smells like. Advise children to tell a (n) 60 if they smell gas after an earthquake.41. A. adviceB. warningC. attentionD. help42. A. environmentsB. stationsC. gardensD. sports43. A. doorsB. wallsC. desksD. windows44. A. breakB. fallC. foldD. put45. A. supplyB. numberC. a

45、mountD deal46. A. takenB. leftC. storedD. bought47. A. beforeB. duringC. sinceD. after48. A. importantB. necessaryC. easyD. harmful49. A. protectB. layC. relaxD. drive50. A. callB. understandC. expectD. guess51. A. worriedB. eagerC. excitedD. ready52. A. eventB. effectC. resultD. cause53. A. accordi

46、ng toB. because ofC. in spite ofD. thanks to54. A. reasonB. resultC. safetyD. truth55. A. practiseB. reviewC. copyD. teach56. A. similarB. differentC. equalD. possible57. A. whereverB. whateverC. wheneverD. whoever58. A. Make senseB. Work outC. Make sureD. Set down59. A. AlthoughB. BecauseC. IfD. Be

47、sides60. A. personB. adultC. strangerD. friend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。It is reported that famous CCTV reporter Lang Yongchun has been appointed as a vice president for an online enterprise. He is 61._ (actual) not the first one to leave CCTV. Recently several well-kn

48、own reporters have quit their jobs.To be a CCTV reporter is not easy and Lang is no 62._ (expect). He showed great interest study as a schoolboy. His wonderful academic performance enabled him to be admitted Nanjing University to Traditional Chinese Medicine. It was in university 63._ he found a str

49、ong desire to be a reporter. As a result, he worked very hard 64._ (achieve) his dream. His hard work finally paid 65._ when he became a reporter of a programme 66._ (name) News, which made him rise to fame overnight. While 67._ (work) at CCTV, he was hardworking and modest as well. His career reach

50、ed 68._ new high after Lang became a reporter of News Broadcast in 2014. He had climbed Mount Qomolangma in his career as a reporter.He still wanted to challenge 69._ (he) in other fields. However, his resignation will never stop 70._ (teenagers) dreams. A broadcasting student says CCTV remains the

51、stage of what he has been dreaming of.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）Nowadays Senior 3 students are generally facing with a lot of pressure, which is rather common. To reduce it, the followed suggestions may help. First of all, know exactly what lead to your pressure, and then you can

52、take measure to deal with it. Secondly, set a goal what is not too high. In another words, dont put too much pressure on yourself. Thirdly, find a way to relax you occasionally. For example, you can listen to music, go swimming or just simple go walking. Eventually, make friends with others, for exa

53、mple, your classmates, your teachers your parents. They will understand you and come to your help when you are really in the trouble. In a word, never get yourself stuck in the pressure for “Nothing is impossible”.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你校的联谊学校美国乔治中学要招聘一名学生外联部长，主要负责与其联系和接待等工作。条件是英语水平高，能熟练操作计算机，热心为两校服

54、务。请你据此写一封自荐信。参考词汇：外联部长director of foreign liaison department注意：1. 词数100个左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Sir or Madam,_Yours,Li Hua河南省林州市第一中学2017-2018学年高一下学期开学考试英语试题答案第一部分 阅读理解第一节A篇 21-23. ABCB篇 24-27. ACBBC篇 28-31. DDACD篇 32-35. BAAB第二节36-40. EFDCB第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空41-45. CADBA46-50. C

55、DBAB51-55. DDACB56-60. DACAB第二节61. actually62. exception63. that64. to achieve65. off66. named67. working68. A69. himself70. teenagers第四部 写作第一节 短文改错Nowadays Senior 3 students are generally facing或 with a lot of pressure, which is rather common. To reduce facedit, the followed suggestions may help. F

56、irst of all, know exactly what lead to your pressure, and then you can take followingleadsmeasure to deal with it. Secondly, set a goal what is not too high. In another words, dont put too much pressure on measures that/whichotherThirdly, find a way to relax you occasionally. For example, you can li

57、sten to music, go swimming or just simple goyourselfsimplywalking. Eventually, make friends with others, for example, your classmates, your teachers your parents. They or/andwill understand you and come to your help when you are really in the trouble. In a word, never get yourself stuck in the press

58、ure for “Nothing is impossible”.第二节 书面表达【参考范文】Dear Sir or Madam,I have learned that your school is in need of a director of foreign liaison department. I would like you to consider me for the position,I have a good command of English. In the past two years, I have been an editor for the English Pape

59、r in my school. I am familiar with computer operation and office softwares, which can help me work well. Whats more, I am always ready to help others and offer good services. I think I am competent for the job. I would appreciate it if I could have the opportunity to get the job.Looking forward to hearing from you.Yours,Li Hua