河南省林州市第一中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、河南省林州市第一中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题考生注意：1本试卷由三个部分组成。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。2考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上和答无效。3本卷命题范围：人教版Books7-8Unit 3。第一部分 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。AThe Way Home

2、 Looks NowAuthor: Wendy Wan-Long ShangNumber of pages: 272Price: $17The Water and the WildAuthor: K. E. OrmsbeeNumber of pages: 448Price: $19Peter who is a school boy used to play baseball with his brother, but he has no enthusiasm for the game. Then one day, in an attempt to heal his family and mak

3、e his mother happy, Peter decides to join a baseball team. Can the game his family love bring them back together?A little girl named Lottie has taken through an apple tree to a world of spirits when she wishes for a cure for her sick friend Eliot. She has to travel across this world with her new fri

4、ends. On her quest to find the medicine that will rid Eliot of his illness forever, she comes across many challenges.Gone Crazy in AlabamaAuthor: Rita Williams-GarciaNumber of pages: 304Price: $14Raising RufusAuthor: David FulkNumber of pages: 272Price: $21Three young sisters, Delphine, Vonetta, and

5、 Fern, travel from their home in Brooklyn, New York, to the rural South. They plan to spend the summer in Alabama with their grandmother, Big Ma, and their great-grandmother, Ma Charles.One day, 12-year-old Martin Tinker picks up a strange shaped rock. He displays it with his rock collection in his

6、yard. But some days later, Martin discovers the rock is actually an egg when it hatches into a baby dinosaur!1. How many books can you buy at the most if you have forty dollars? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four2. If you enjoy stories about friendship, then youre likely to buy _. A. The Water and the W

7、ild B. Raising Rufus C. Gone Crazy in Alabama D. The Way Home Looks Now3. According to the passage, who likes collecting rocks? A. Lottie B. Peter C. Delphine D. MartinB When I was younger, I was ridiculously shy to the point where I could not even make eye contact with people I didnt know. If someo

8、ne greeted me in the hallway, I would lower my head and hurried past. I had always been somewhat anti-social, but, in sixth to eighth grade. I hit rock bottom. After transferring to a new school, halfway through my sixth grade year, I found myself in a room of people I had never met before, with no

9、one to lean on.Funnily enough, this would not have been such a big deal if I had connected with their values and interests. However, everyone in my school was much wealthier than me, and focused on partying and fashion which were contrary to my academic interests. Although I had a few acquaintances(

10、熟人), no one seemed to understand me beyond the superficial(表面的)level, unable to share my sometimes dark humor and interest in science fiction.Halfway through ninth grade, I was once again thrown into a school of strangers. Making Friends was incredibly difficult, and I sat alone at lunch for the res

11、t of the year. In tenth grade, however, I enrolled in my schools theatre program, where I met some of my closest friends. The theatre forced me to overcome my shyness and taught me to speak up for myself. Furthermore, pretending to be someone else gave me a sense of previously unknown confidenceAlth

12、ough I have a lot going for me right now, I will never forget the struggles I had to overcome when I was younger. This is why, whenever I see someone struggling or standing by themselves, I always invite them to sit with my friends and me. I may not be able to give hem my full attention all of the t

13、ime, but the, main point is to let them know someone recognizes their existence and is willing to connect with them.4. Which of the following is true about the author according to the first two paragraphs?A. Others couldnt understand him B. He argued with others often.C. He envied the rich very much

14、. D. He had many interesting hobbies.5. When did the author begin to feel self-confident?A. In Grade Seven B. In Grade EightC. In Grade Ninth D. In Grade Ten6. How does the author help those struggling or standing by themselves? A. By inviting his friends to accompany them B. By asking them to sit w

15、ith his friends and him C. By persuading them to overcome their problems D. By giving them his full attention all of the time7. What odes the author intend to tell us? A. How to get on on well with others B. How to make friends with others C. How to get rid of shyness gradually D. How to grow up in

16、a healthy wayCWild mangoes come from the foothills of the Himalayas. They are by far the most important fruit in India, and have been cultivated there for four thousand years. The arrival of the mango tree in other parts of the world was probably due to the Portuguese who carried mangoes via Goa to

17、Africa, from where they eventually reached the New World. Mango trees are now so well established in many tropical countries that it might appear that they have always been there.Like many tropical trees, the mango tree is multi-purpose product. Its wood is used in boat building, and its leaves can

18、be fed to cattle. Most of the mango crop is consumed in the areas where it is grown, but in recent years mangoes have gained in popularity across the world as people in mild climate become increasingly eager to enjoy the delight of the fresh fruit.The global market for mangoes is very profitable, an

19、d mango producers are keen to make use of the fruits growing popularity. Modern shoppers not only appreciate the fruits high nutritional value(the mango is a good source of vitamin A and C, protein and fibre), but also expect it to look and taste perfect. Therefore producers now select only the best

20、 quality seedlings which have the most chance of developing into good quality fruit.Mangoes are high in fiber, thus making them very good for the heart. The high fiber content is also helps easing constipation. They have high pectin(果胶) and vitamin C content that reduces the blood cholesterol levels

21、 and serves as an immune booster. This fruit is rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals and contain an enzyme(酶) that has stomach soothing properties. These enzymes act as a digestive aid and digestive proteins.Although the mango tree has spread from its native Himalayan foothills to the tropics,

22、delivering the fresh fruit to the worlds supermarkets presents a challenge, as it does not travel well. Producers transport the fruit by speedy but costly air freight (货运)for minimum delay rather than risk the cheaper but slower road or shipping routes which, can result in damage to the fruit.Mangoe

23、s are usually in storage for some time after their arrival at their destination. The fruit must be kept cold, or the sweet, juicy flesh will soon become over ripe and the mangoes will be unfit for sale. Fortunately, extremely effective refrigeration is now available and this is the best way of preve

24、nting the fruit from going bad before it reaches the supermarket shelves.8. What does the underlined word “there” in Para. 1 refer to?A. In Africa B. In India C. In the New Worde D In many tropical countries.9. According to Para. 2, a recent change in the mango market is that_.A. farmers in mild cli

25、mates produce more mangoesB. mangoes become more popular around the worldC. the mango tree is becoming a multi-purpose productD. the mango crop is consumed in tropical countries10. Which of the follow can be the subtitle(副标题) for Para.4?A. Mangoes are rich in anti-oxidants.B. Mangoes are very good f

26、or the heart.C. Nutritional information on mangoes.D. Eating mangoes can cure people of some disease.11. From Para. 5 we know the challenge mango producers face is_.A. how to cultivate them B. how to transport themC. how to sell them D. how to store themDThe FBI is investigating the disappearance of

27、 a visiting Chinese scholar from a central Illinois university town as a kidnapping(绑架) as her whereabouts(下落) have remained unknown since Friday.Zhang Yingying, 26, was last seen on June 9 near the north end of the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), wearing a charcoal-

28、colored baseball cap, a pink and white top, jeans and white tennis shoes and carrying a black backpack. She boarded a Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District bus and exited the West Springfield and North Mathews avenues at 1:52 pm local time (1852 GMT), police said.The FBI has labeled the case as a k

29、idnapping but isnt ruling out anything, said Campus police spokesman Patrick Wade. The suspect appears to be a white male who was in a car and stopped to talk to Zhang on Friday afternoon, the FBI said. Almost one month into a year long appointment at the UIUC campus, Zhangs friends told police that

30、 she was heading to an apartment complex in Urbana to sign a lease(租约).Security camera footage(连续镜头) on Monday released by university police showed that Zhang talked to the driver of a black Saturn Astra, about five blocks from where she got off a bus in Urbana on Friday afternoon. She entered the c

31、ar shortly thereafter. Zhang has not been seen or heard from since then and attempts to contact her by phone remain unsuccessful. Authorities have asked the public to help identify that vehicle.A massive search has been launched in Urbana in the US state of Illinois since Zhangs disappearance. Polic

32、e are interviewing with her colleagues, checking local hospitals and coordinating with ride hailing(打车) companies as part of their investigative efforts.In an interview with Xinhua through Wechat on Thursday, Zhang Ronggao, father of the ,missing visiting scholar from chinas Fujian Province, express

33、ed gratitude to all the people involved in the search and asked US police to accelerate the search.12. Why did Zhang Yingying leave for an apartment complex?A. To visit a friend there.B. To rent a place to live.C. To apply for a part-time job.D. To go to her dormitory there.13. The possible meaning

34、of the underlined phrase rule out in Para. 3 is “_”.A. exclude B. explain C. evaluate D. escape14. Which is the correct order of what Zhang Yingying did?a. She entered the car shortly thereafter.b. She talked to the driver of a black Saturn Astra,c. She exited the West Springfield and North Mathews

35、avenuesd. She boarded a Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District bus.A. badc B. cbad C. dcb+a D. abdc15. What can be the best title for the news report?A. Suspect appears to be a white male who was in a carB. Authorities ask public to help identify suspects vehicleC. Police are interviewing with Zhang

36、 Yingyings colleaguesD. FBI investigates Chinese scholars disappearance since Friday as kidnapping第二节 （共5小题；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。Five ways to improve creativity Creativity is the ability to go beyond traditional rules, ideas or relationships and create something new t

37、hrough imagination or progressiveness. There are many ways to improve your creative mind.Exercise the mind. Exercising your mind is an ideal way to boost creativity. Like the body, the mind needs exercise to work the creative muscles and make them stronger. Exercise your brain by learning new subjec

38、ts, getting into a debate about politics and talking to other creative and intelligent people. 16 .Be passionate. One aspect of creativity is passion. 17 Find your internal motivation and follow your passion to improve your creativity.Change your routine. 18 To boost your creativity, consider changi

39、ng one to two elements of your daily routine. If you are working on a certain project, consider stopping one project to work on another project at regular intervals throughout the day or week.Read. While reading provides many intellectual benefits, reading is also beneficial for boosting creativity,

40、 exercising your brain and provide creative inspiration. 19 Consider reading about subjects that were previously uninteresting to you. This change in the norm might spark your creative interest._20 . Our packed schedules have no room for creative thinking. Take a certain amount of time every day to

41、quiet, refresh and clear the mind while relaxing the body. This quiet time can consist of a yoga workout, meditation or simply sitting still in a dark and quiet room, in a peaceful garden or on a beautiful beach.A. Schedule quiet time.B. It can become weak due to stressesC. Creativity is a natural q

42、ualityD. Often, creativity is blocked due to a too familiar routineE. These activities will encourage a flow of creativity.F. Read as much as possible about several different subjects.G. Typically, students will do well in subjects they are interested in第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分3

43、0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。 I enjoy reading all of moving ideas from the wonderful site about people giving on their birthday. So, I 21 this would be my chance to experience the joy of giving on my special day.My husband took me to the Olive Garden, where we often had meals, a

44、nd our 22 was very nice. We had a great dinner experience there. Then Karina brought our 23 .I knew it was my time to give. 24 she came back to the table to get our credit card, I placed the gift bag on the edge of the table and 25 said, I want to 26 you with a gift 27 my birthday, Oh, the 28 on her

45、 face! She said. No, not for 29 ! Its your birthday! Then she said, Can I open it in front of you? And I said that would be 30 .The first thing she 31 was the color of the gift bag which was purple. Purple is her favorite color, She actually 32 a purple tie! She opened the card and said, Its Christm

46、as in July. As she was taking the gift out of the 33 , she said she was excited. Its wonderful to give to someone who is 34 to receive! She opened the box and saw it was a purple mug(杯子). Inside the mug was a smile card and forty five dollars, a dollar 35 each year of my life. After seeing the_ 36 ,

47、 she looked at my husband and said we did not have to 37 a tip. He just 38 her words and left her the tip anyway.Karina was so 39 what she had received. I thanked her for receiving my gift. I am thankful to God for another year of life and the 40 to see that every day is a great day to give.21. A. d

48、ecided B. complained C. forgot D. regretted22. A. neighbour B. relative C. waitress D. manager23. A. license B. tool C. bill D. document24. A. Although B. When C. Wherever D. Unless25. A. tightly B. nearly C. passively D. simply26. A. employ B. describe C. train D. bless27. A. in honor of B. in plac

49、e of C. in order of D. in need of 28. A. trust B. shock C. fear D. pride29. A. her B. me C. him D. you30. A. valuable B. fine C. secret D. tidy31. A. offered B. served C. noticed D. changed32. A. had on B. turned down C. set aside D. wiped out33. A. case B. drawer C. cupboard D. bag34. A. polite B.

50、confident C. willing D. sensitive35. A. stood for B. broke down C. ran into D. left out36. A. receipt B. money C. food D. notice37. A. count B. grasp C. mark D. leave38. A. bothered B. checked C. responded D. ignored39. A. grateful for B. patient with C. skilled at D. curious about40. A. fortune B.

51、opportunity C. competition D. trade第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。There was once a 41 (distinguish )king whose name was Tamerlane. Like Alexander the Great, he wished to become one of the masters of the whole world. So he raised a great army and made war on other countries.

52、He conquered many kings and occupied many cities. But with his army 42 (beat) at last, Tamerlane escaped alonefrom the field of battle, looking 43 (misery)For a long time he wandered in fear from place to place. His enemies were looking for him. He was about to lose all hope. One day lying under a t

53、ree, he though of his failure. Feeling discouraged, he supposed that he couldnt carry on any longer. Suddenly he saw a small object climbing up the trunk (树干) of the tree. He looked more closely and saw an ant and a grain of wheat 44 (carry) by it.There was a hole in the tree only a little way above

54、, and that was the home of the ant. “You are brave, Mr.Ant,” he said, “but you are carrying something that is too heavy for you.” Just as he spoke, the ant lost its footing and fell to the ground. But it still held on to the grain of wheat. Tamerlane watched the little insect. It tried the second ti

55、me. the twentieth time-but always 45 vain. “I am 46 (awful) sorry for you.” Tamerlane thought. He had some doubt 47 the ant could succeed or not. Then it tried the twenty-first time. Slowly, one little step at a time, it climbed across the rough place at 48 it had fallen so often. The next minute it

56、 climbed safely into its home, carrying the grain of wheat. His constant efforts paid off. “Well done!” said Tamerlane, “youve taught me a lesson. I, too, will try, try again, till I succeed.” He 49 (set) about reorganizing his army. And at last he realized his ambition. 50 (defeat) once or twice do

57、esnt matter too much. What matters much is to lose heart forever.第三部分写作（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学们交换修改作文，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。错误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限一词。 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

58、Last week, I received one of the students from the US, which name was Mike. The first day, I went to pick him up at the Capital Airport and we chatted happy along the way. On the second day, we paid a visit to the famous Maoer Hutong, where we had an interesting rickshaw(黄包车)tour. Mike became very e

59、xciting about the drivers detailed introduce to the history of Hutong. The following day, I took him to Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre to watch Beijing Opera. Although he could understand few words, but he was still amazed to seeing the colorful costumes and the unique way of performing. When it was time

60、 of him to return to the US, I send him some gifts with Chinese elements, such as a Beijing Opera mask and a Chinese knot. He was very grateful for I had done and said him was really impressed by the rich Chinese culture.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是高二学生李华，你的英语老师推荐你参加一个英语演讲比赛。根据下面要点给你的美国笔友David写一封电子邮件，说明你对于有关

61、此事的一些情况。1你的优势； 2你的担忧；3别人的鼓励对你的影响。注意：1词数100个左右；开头和结尾已经为你写好，不计入总词数；2可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear David,_ Yours, Li Hua河南省林州市第一中学2017-2018学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题参考答案1-3BAD 4-7ADBC 8-11DBCB 12-15BACD16-20EGDFA21-25ACCBD 26-30DABBB 31-35CADCA 36-40BDDAB41. distinguished 42. beaten 43. miserable 44. being carried 45. in 4

62、6. awfully 47. whether 48. which 49. set 50. To be defeated/Being defeated短文改错Last week, I received one of the students from the US, which name was Mike. The first day, I went to pick him whoseup at the Capital Airport and we chatted happy along the way. On the second day, we paid a visit to the fam

63、ous happilyMaoer Hutong, where we had an interesting rickshaw(黄包车)tour. Mike became very exciting about the drivers exciteddetailed introduce to the history of Hutong. The following day, I took him to Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre to watch introductionBeijing Opera. Although he could understand few word

64、s, but he was still amazed to seeing the colorful costumes and seethe unique way of performing. When it was time of him to return to the US, I send him some gifts with Chinese for sentelements, such as a Beijing Opera mask and a Chinese knot. He was very grateful for I had done and said him was what

65、 hereally impressed by the rich Chinese culture.书面表达One possible versionDear David, My English teacher recommended me to take part in an English speech competition the other day. It is known to all my classmates that I can speak English as if I were a native speaker. I want to participate in it. How

66、ever, I dare not express myself, especially in public. My best friend Bruce has been encouraging me to accept the challenge. In his opinion, whether I can with the competition or not doesnt matter as long as I try my best. Encouraged by him, I have decided to have a try, challenging myself. I must conquer my shyness. Wish me good luck! Yours, Li Hua