2017-2018学年湖南省新化县第一中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2017-2018学年湖南省新化县第一中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

新化一中2017-2018学年度第一学期期中考试 高二英语试题 时量：120分钟 分值：150分 命题人：曾素华 审题人：王霞 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力（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. What’s the relationship between the two speakers? ‎ A. Classmates. B. Friends. C. Husband and wife. ‎ ‎2. What does James’ father do? ‎ A. A cook. B. A scientist. C. A farmer. ‎ ‎3. What do you think of the man? ‎ A. Strict and cruel. B. Kind and tolerant. C. Good and handsome. ‎ ‎4. What does the man mean? ‎ A. He can help the woman. B. The paper needs copying. C. The clerk comes back soon. ‎ ‎5. How much is the service charge if the food costs 50 dollars? ‎ A. $5. B. $15. C. $50. ‎ 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。每段对话后有几个小题, 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置。听每段对话前, 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。每段对话读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What does the man offer to do? ‎ A. Lend his umbrella to the woman. ‎ B. Get the woman’s umbrella for her. ‎ C. Do the presentation for the woman. ‎ ‎7. What is the woman probably going to do right away? ‎ A. Wait for the man. B. Study in the library. C. Go for the presentation. ‎ 听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? ‎ A. How Abraham Lincoln was killed. ‎ B. The greatest American, Abraham Lincoln. ‎ C. Abraham Lincoln died suddenly. ‎ ‎9. Where did Abraham Lincoln die? ‎ A. In the United States. B. At a theatre in Washington. C. In the hospital. ‎ 听第8段材料, 回答第10~12题。‎ ‎10. When did the two speakers meet last time? ‎ A. One and a half years ago. B. One year ago. C. Half a year ago. ‎ ‎11. What gift does the woman give the boy? ‎ A. A motor car. B. A racing car. C. A police car. ‎ ‎12. How does the woman get here? ‎ A. By plane. B. By train. C. By bus. ‎ 听第9段材料, 回答第13~16题。‎ ‎13. Where does the conversation probably take place? ‎ A. At a bus stop. B. On a street. C. In a museum. ‎ ‎14. How does the man get to the Palace Museum? ‎ A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car. ‎ ‎15. Where did the man park his car just now? ‎ A. In a bus zone. B. At a police station. C. Near a museum. ‎ ‎16. Why does the man leave in a hurry? ‎ A. He has no time left. B. He will miss the bus. C. He sees a policeman coming. ‎ 听第10段材料, 回答第17~20题。‎ ‎17. What does the man think of the woman’s father’s idea? ‎ A. Reasonable. B. Interesting. C. Unbelievable. ‎ ‎18. What did the woman have to do at mealtimes? ‎ A. Sit silently. B. Speak French. C. Put her hands on the table. ‎ ‎19. What does the woman think was a good thing at school? ‎ A. Learning manners. B. Studying by herself. C. Going to church before class. ‎ ‎20. What does the man think of the woman’s schooling? ‎ A. Awful. 　　 B. Good. 　　 C. Considerable. ‎ 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。‎ A BRAD GARRETT'S COMEDY CLUB Category: Comedy Best known for his role on the Emmy award-winning sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett returns to his Vegas roots with his comedy club at the MGM Grand. It is a good place to check out when you need a break from work. Prices from: $56.40 and up Age restriction: Must be 21 years of age or older Show Length: 115 minutes MAC KING COMEDY MAGIC SHOW Category: Comedy, Magic Mac King Comedy Magic Show is different every afternoon, with lots of audience participation. He is willing to make fun of himself instead of his guests in order to make everyone feel welcome and entertained. The afternoon is kid-friendly from start to finish. Still, whether you're eight or 80, you won't be able to figure out King's secrets. Prices from: $40.90 and up Age restriction: No age restriction Show Length: 90 minutes THE MENTALIST, GERRY MCCAMBRIDGE Category: Comedy, Magic Using his skills as a “mentalist”, Gerry McCambridge shocks the crowds as he uses his abilities to predict just what audience members will do next. Anyone who has seen the show has walked away ‎ in disbelief, amazed by his unusual power. Prices from: $34.99  and up Age restriction: Under 13 will not be admitted into the theater Show Length: 75 minutes ROCK OF AGES Category: Plays & Musicals The cheerful Rock of Ages brings audiences back to the times of big hair and even bigger bands with 28 popular rock songs from the 80s including “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” “Here I Go Again,” and more. Prices from: $74.00 and up Age restriction: Must be 15 years of age or older Show Length: 125 minutes ‎ ‎21. Who is most likely to be able to read audiences' minds? ‎ A. Raymond. B. Mac King. C. Brad Garrett. D. Gerry McCambridge.‎ ‎22. Which of the following is good for a kid of 10 years old to go to? ‎ A. Gerry McCambridge's show. B. Brad Garrett's Comedy Club.‎ C. Mac King's comedy magic show. D. Performances of Rock Of Ages.‎ ‎23. If someone is interested in musicals, his best choice must be ______. ‎ A. ROCK OF AGES B. BRAD GARRETT'S COMEDY CLUB C. MAC KING COMEDY MAGIC SHOW D. THE MENTALIST, GERRY MCCAMBRIDGE ‎24.. The passage is likely to be taken from 　　　. ‎ A. an official report B. a news report C. an amusement magazine D. a science magazine B Many cities around the world today are heavily polluted. Careless methods of production and lack of consumer demand for environment（环境）friendly products have contributed to the pollution problem. One result is that millions of tons of glass, paper, plastic, and metal containers are produced, and these are difficult to get rid of.‎ However, today, more and more consumers are choosing “green” and demanding that the products they buy should be safe for the environment. Before they buy a product, they ask questions like these: “Will this shampoo damage the environment ?” “Can this metal container be reused or can it only be used once ?”‎ A recent study showed that two out of five adults now consider the environmental safety of a product before they buy it. This means that companies must now change the way they make and sell their products to make sure that they are “green,” that is ,friendly to the environment.‎ Only a few years ago, it was impossible to find green products in supermarkets, but now there are hundreds. Some supermarket products carry labels（标签）to show that the product is green. Some companies have made the manufacturing（生产）of clean and safe products their main selling point and emphasize it in their advertising.‎ The concern for a safer and cleaner environment is making companies rethink how they do business. No longer will the public accept the old attitude of “Buy it, use it, throw it away, and forget it.” The public pressure is on, and gradually business is cleaning up its act.‎ ‎25. It becomes clear from the text that the driving force（动力）behind green products is .‎ A. public caring for the environment B. companies, desire for bigger sales ‎ C. new ways of doing business D. rapid growth of supermarkets ‎ ‎26. The underlined word “it ” in the fourth paragraph refers to .‎ A. a selling point B. the company name ‎ C. a great demand for health foods D. the manufacturing of green products ‎ ‎27. What would be the best title for the text ?‎ A. Business and People B. Business Goes Green ‎ C. Shopping Habits Are Changing D. Supermarkets and Green Products ‎ C Recently a professor of philosophy in the United States has written a book called Money and the Meaning of Life. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our day-to-day life has more meaning than we usually think. One of the exercises he asked his students to do is to keep a record of every penny they spend for a week. From the way they spend their money, they can see what they really value in life.‎ He says our relation with others often become clearly defined when money enters the picture. You might have wonderful friendship with somebody and you think that you are very good friends. But you’ll know him only when you ask to lend you some money. If he does, it brings something to the relationship that seems stronger than ever before. Or it can suddenly weaken the relationship if he doesn’t. This person may say that he has a certain feeling, but if it is not carried out in the money world, there is something less real about it.‎ Since money is important to us, we consider those who possess a lot of it to be very important. The author interviewed some millionaires in researching his book.‎ Question: What is the most surprising thing you have discovered about being rich, because you are a self-made man?‎ Answer: The most surprising thing is why people give me so much respect. I’m nothing. I don’t know much. All I am is rich.‎ People just have an idea of making more and more money, but what is it for? How much do I need for any given purposes in my life? In this book, the professor uncovered an important need in modern society; to bring back the idea that money is an instrument rather than the end. Money plays an important role in the modern world, but expecting money to give happiness may be missing the meaning of life.‎ ‎28. According to the first paragraph, people haven’t realized __________.‎ A. how important money is in their day-to-day life B. how one spends money shows what is important to him C. that money is more important than their philosophy of life D. that their understanding of life is more important than money ‎29. The author seems to believe that asking your friend to lend you some money __________.‎ A. is a good way to test your friend B. will do harm to your friend C. will strengthen your friendship D. is a good way to break off your friendship ‎30. What can we learn about the millionaire from his answer in the interview?‎ A. He doesn’t feel that he is well educated ‎ B. He doesn’t think he is a very important person C. He doesn’t consider himself to be very successful D. He doesn’t think being rich deserves so much attention ‎31. Which of the following might the author disagree?‎ A. Money is important in modern society.‎ B. The meaning of life doesn’t completely lie in money.‎ C. Wealth will surely bring the owner happiness.‎ D. Happiness is not necessarily the result of wealth.‎ D What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect ‎ value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs. ‎ Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job. ‎ Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic(认错的)about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work. ‎ ‎32. The writer thinks that having a part-time job is probably　　　. ‎ A. a good way to find out one’s weak points B. one of the best ways of earning extra money C. a waste of time one could have spent on study D. of great use for one’s work in the future ‎33. From the passage we learn that if a student’s school performance is not good, he　　　. ‎ A. should pay more attention to learning skills and developing abilities B. will be regretful about his bad results C. may also do well in his future work D. should restart his study in school ‎34. The underlined phrase “be all thumbs” in the last paragraph probably means“　　　”. ‎ A. be awkward at doing things B. be skillful in doing things C. be not interested in certain things D. be easily bored in doing things ‎35. What is the passage mainly about? ‎ A. The importance of working hard at school. B. How to face one’s weaknesses. ‎ C. Choosing a career according to one’s strengths. D. The value of school work. ‎ 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。‎ To forgive is a virtue(美德), but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt ‎ you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who can forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research. ‎ ‎　36　 Try the following steps: ‎ Calm yourself. 37　You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. ‎ Don’t wait for an apology. Many times the persons who hurt you do not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. 38　 Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the persons who upset you. ‎ Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者). Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who causes you pain. Instead of piling your sad feelings in your heart, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. ‎ ‎　39　 If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender’s point of view. ‎ Don’t forget to forgive yourself. 40　 But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don’t do it. ‎ A. Why should you forgive? ‎ B. How should you start to forgive? ‎ C. Recognize the benefits of forgiveness. ‎ D. Try to see things from your offender’s angle. ‎ E. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge. ‎ F. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique. ‎ G. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time. ‎ 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，从短文后的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。‎ A grandson of slaves was born in a poor neighbourhood of New Orleans known as the “Back of ‎ Town”. His father abandoned the 41 when the child was very young, and his mother also 42 them, so the boy and his sister had to live with their grandmother. The life with his grandmother was 43 for they often had no food to eat.‎ ‎ 44 in life he proved to be gifted for music and with three other kids he 45 in the streets of New Orleans. His first 46 were the coins that were thrown to them. A Jewish family Karnovskys, who had emigrated from Lithuania to the USA, had 47 for the 7-year-old boy and brought him into their home. He remained and slept in this Jewish family’s home and for the first time he was 48 with kindness and tenderness.‎ When he went to 49 , Mrs karnovsky sang him a Russian lullaby（摇篮曲）that he would sing with her. 50 , he learnt to sing and play several Russian and Jewish songs. Over time, this boy 51 the adopted son of this family. The Karnowskys gave him money to 52 his first musical instrument, as was the custom in the Jewish families. They sincerely admired his musical 53 . Finally when he became a professional musician and composer, he 54 these Jewish melodies(旋律) to compositions. When the little black boy 55 , he wrote a book about this Jewish family who had 56 him in 1907.‎ Until the end of his life, he 57 wore a Star of David（大卫之星）and never took it off. He said that in this family he’d learnt “how to live real life and have determination and courage.” You might 58 his name. This little boy was Louis Armstrong, a famous American composer and singer, 59 he was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1972. About the 60 , the public said that he deserved it.‎ ‎41.A.game B.family C.chance D.job ‎42.A.encouraged B.loved C.left D.supported ‎43.A.rich B.hard C.colourful D.boring ‎44.A.Frequently B.Shortly C.Recently D.Early ‎45.A.joked B.jumped C.sang D.ran ‎46.A.awards B.toys C.friends D.gains ‎47.A.sympathy B.admiration C.responsibility D.hope ‎48.A.educated B.treated C.armed D.covered ‎49.A.church B.class C.school D.bed ‎50.A.Surely B.Unfortunately C.Later D.Thus ‎51.A.became B.beat C.lost D.missed ‎52.A.buy B.find C.break D.sell ‎53.A.decision B.equipment C.talent D.rhythm ‎54.A.led B.compared C.devoted D.added ‎55.A.looked back B.grew up C.gave up D.came in ‎56.A.taught B.adopted C.cared D.seen ‎57.A.still B.even C.seldom D.suddenly ‎58.A.recognise B.forget C.appreciate D.respect ‎59.A.so B.but C.and D.once ‎60.A.method B.research C.thought D.honour 第II卷 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 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。‎ How many of us can really ever thank our mothers for 61.　　　 they do for us? I am now 40 years old, so it’s been a lot of years that I’ve had my mom’s loving guidance and 62.　　 (direct) behind me pushing me 63.　　　(gentle) when I need it. ‎ When I was ill, Mom would take care of me unconditionally. When I had a terrible dream, she would never yell at me for 64.　　　(steal) into her bed. When I graduated from college, she took pride 65.　 ‎ me as I walked across that stage. When life would get me down, she would tell me that it’s always dark before the dawn. She’s always been my 66.　　　 (great) support keeping me up when life tried 67. (defeat) me. She never told me that anything was impossible or that I set my goals too high. With a gentle guiding hand she got me back on the right track if I faltered (摇晃). ‎ A simple thank-you will never be enough for the kindness and love she 68.　　　(show) to me over the years. My mom deserves more than 69.　　　(flower), candies or other gifts. There isn’t a gift in the world 70.　　　 could ever express my thanks for everything she has done for me over the years. ‎ 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。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(＼)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。‎ ‎ Last weekend, my father brought home some wooden board, saying we were going to make a desk. I have never thought of making up one on our own. We searched the Internet for a while but soon we came up with our own design. Then we got starting. Dad sawed the boards while Mom and I was trying to put the pieces together. My hands were shaking as tool didn’t seem to fit me well. But before Dad showed me how to use it properly, I managed it perfect. It took us four hours in total. Looking at the new desk in my study, we all felt proud and satisfying.‎ 第二节　书面表达(满分25分)‎ 每到放学, 家长接学生的车辆总会导致校门口的交通过度拥挤, 学校对此非常苦恼。假如你是高二年级的学生李华, 请给校长写一封信, 分析一下该现象产生的原因, 并提出你的建议。‎ 注意: 100个词左右; 开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。‎ Mr Yuan, ‎ I’m writing to you to share my opinions about the problem of heavy traffic every day after school at our school gate. ‎ ‎  ‎ ‎  ‎ ‎　　Best wishes! ‎ Yours sincerely, ‎ Li ‎ 高二上学期期中考试英语答案 ‎1-5 CCBAA 6-10 ACACC 11-15 BABCA 16-20 CCAAA ‎ ‎21-25 DCACA 26-30 DBBAD 31-35 CDCAC 36-40 BFGDE ‎ ‎41-60 BCBDC DABDC AACDB BAACD ‎61 what 62 direction 63 gently 64 stealing 65 in ‎ ‎66 greatest 67 to defeat 68 has shown 69 flowers 70 that/ which 改错：‎ Last weekend, my father brought home some wooden board, saying we were going to make a desk ‎ ‎‎ ‎ boards I have never thought of making up one on our own. We searched the Internet for a while but soon ‎ ‎ Had and we came up with our own design. Then we got starting. Dad sawed the boards while Mom and I ‎ ‎ started ‎^‎ was trying to put the pieces together. My hands were shaking as tool didn’t seem to fit me well. ‎ were the ‎ But before Dad showed me how to use it properly, I managed it perfect. It took us four hours in ‎ ‎ after perfectly total. Looking at the new desk in my study, we all felt proud and satisfying.‎ ‎ satisfied 参考范文：‎ Mr Wang, ‎ I’m writing to you to share my opinions about the problem of heavy traffic every day after school at our school gate. ‎ With the development of economy, more and more families begin to have cars of their own, which contributes partly to the problem. Besides, some parents always try to park their cars as close as possible to the school gate, without taking anything else into consideration. ‎ In order to solve it, I firmly hold the view that some effective measures must be taken. First, I think it necessary to call on all the students to go back home by bus or by bike. Second, if they have to be picked up by their parents by car, they’d better remind their parents to park their cars in proper ‎ places. Finally, it might be helpful to make students of different grades leave school at different times. ‎ I hope my suggestions will be useful to help solve the problem. ‎ Best wishes! ‎ Yours sincerely, ‎ Li Hua