英语卷·2018届山东省枣庄八中高三上学期期中考试（2017-12）

英语卷·2018届山东省枣庄八中高三上学期期中考试（2017-12）

枣庄八中2018届第一学期期中考试 英语试题 本试卷分第I和第II两卷，共10页，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。‎ 第 I 卷 (选择题，共100分)‎ 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。‎ 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。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。‎ 例：How much is the shirt?‎ A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15.‎ 答案是C。‎ ‎1. How much is a ticket to New Jersey?‎ A. $ 21. B. $ 42. C. $ 50.‎ ‎2. How does the woman feel?‎ A. Annoyed. B. Confused. C. Excited.‎ ‎3. What is the conversation mainly about?‎ A. Bad neighborhoods. B. A loud noise. C. Chinese New Year ‎4. What does the woman mean?‎ A. They should get more butter.‎ B. She doesn’t want to ask Andy again.‎ C. The butter is not in its usual place.‎ ‎5. What place are the speakers looking for?‎ A. A cafe. B. A bookstore. C. A bank.‎ 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。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，各小题将给出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 is the woman looking for?‎ A. An information office.‎ B. A shoe repair shop.‎ C. A police station.‎ ‎7. What is the Town Guide probably according to the man?‎ A. A map. B. A newspaper. C. A brochure. ‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What is the woman’s opinion about the art field trip?‎ A. It is very worthwhile.‎ B. It is a waste of money.‎ C. It is a waste of time.‎ ‎9. How will the woman get to Hong Kong?‎ A. By train. B. By air. C. By bus.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. What does the man want to do?‎ A. Buy office supplies.‎ B. Buy his father a gift.‎ C. Get a birthday gift.‎ ‎11. What’s the relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Co-workers.‎ B. Boss and employee.‎ C. Shop owner and customer.‎ ‎12. What does the woman suggest?‎ A. A trip to the office supplies store.‎ B. A couple of shopping trips.‎ C. A shopping trip downstairs.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. Why does the woman need the job?‎ A. To learn to start a business.‎ B. To support herself through college.‎ C. To gain some work experience.‎ ‎14. Where exactly will the woman work if she gets the job?‎ A. At the cashier’s desk.‎ B. Between the shop shelves.‎ C. In the manager s office.‎ ‎15. How is the woman s performance at school?‎ A. Poor. B. Excellent. C. Average. ‎ ‎16. What will be the woman^ working hours if she gets the job?‎ A. 8:30 a. m. — 6:10 p. m.‎ B. 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.‎ C. 8:30 a.m.—10:00 p.m.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. Where is the speaker making the announcement?‎ A. In an outdoor market.‎ B. In a grocery store.‎ C. In a restaurant.‎ ‎18. Who is Donna Jones?‎ A. A customer. B. A weatherman. C. A manager.‎ ‎19. Where should one go if he is afraid of small spaces or crowds?‎ A. To the restrooms.‎ B. To the customer service area.‎ C. To the parking lot. ‎ ‎20. What should an employee of the store do?‎ A. Help customers with their things.‎ B. Keep an eye on the weather.‎ C. Lock up the money.‎ 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。‎ A Where to see amazing colours around the world ‎ ‎Lake District As you wander along Windermere to the centre of Ambleside，autumn colours are abundant．Looking across the water，it seems that the treeline is alight with red and orange leaves．As you round the bend on to the road into town，you are faced with a hillside that celebrates autumn at its best．‎ ‎ CANADA and USA Dorset Lookout Tower，near Toronto ‎ Before you reach Dwight，climb the Dorset Lookout Tower，142 metres above the Lake of Bays．From up here，the canopy(树冠)is an autumnal quilt reaching to the horizon，refreshing the eyes and invigorating the spirit．‎ ‎ Great Smoky Mountains，Tennessee／North Carolina ‎ Fall in this national park is amazing．Just outside quaint Townsend，Tennessee，it is a bikeable and driveable 11-mile loop(环形车道)，but be sure to explore the cabins and fields on foot．Late October and early November is my favoufite time to visit；the colours are great and the weather is cool enough to allow nice walks and hikes．‎ ‎ Kamikochi national park，Honshu In central Honshu，three hours’drive north—east of Nagoya，is one of the most charming places in the Japanese Alps．The mountain slopes are covered with forests of larch and beech that blaze scarlet and orange in the autumn．Wisps of smoke hang in the still air above Yakedake volcano，and the glass surface of Taisho Pond perfectly reflects the trees and snow-dusted mountains．‎ ‎21．What season scenery does the text describe?‎ A．Spring． B．Summer． C．Autumn． D．Winter．‎ ‎22．Where would you go if you like to ride a bike?‎ A．Lake District．‎ B．Great Smoky Mountains，Tennessee／North Carolina．‎ C．CANADA and USA Dorset Lookout Tower．‎ D．Kamikochi national park，Honshu．‎ ‎23．What is different from others about Kamikochi national park? ‎ A．People can enjoy colorful leaves from up．‎ B．The scenery here is the most charming．‎ C．You can appreciate the snow scene．‎ D．No smoke can be seen above the volcano．‎ B You’re swallowing a fruit salad and everything’s fine．Then suddenly your tongue feels itchy．The corners of your mouth start to sting．Before you know it，your entire mouth feels burnt and irritated．What’s going on?‎ Is there pineapple or kiwi fruit in that salad? They both contain specific enzymes(生化酶) called bromelain(sourced from pineapple)and actinidain(found in kiwis，as well as mangos, papayas and bananas in lower amounts)that break down proteins，including the ones in your mouth．Literally，if you eat pineapple or kiwi fruit，the enzymes will eat the surface of your tongue in return．‎ ‎ Wow，isn’t that dangerous for my tongue?!‎ ‎ Bromelain and actinidain are so potent that they are actually used commercially to tenderize meat．But，usually，the enzymes are not harmful to humans．It’s important， however，to be aware of the difference between a normal reaction and an allergic one．The actinidain in kiwis，in particular，is a common allergen，so if you experience swelling，rashes，vomiting or unusual pain，see a doctor!‎ ‎ But it is strange that canned pineapple doesn’t hurt my mouth at all．‎ ‎ Well，that’s because in the canning process，the pineapple is heated up to kill any bacteria (and enzymes)．But the canned stuff is often full of preservatives and added sugar．We definitely recommend flesh pineapple，in small amounts，paired with nutritious delicious dishes like a beef burger．It’ll minimize the itch !‎ ‎24．Actinidain can be found in various fruits EXCEPT_________．‎ A． banana B．kiwi C．mango D．pineapple ‎25．Enzymes can___________________．‎ A．make some people vomit B．be totally harmless C．make our tongues tender D．break down our tongues ‎26．Why did the author prefer fresh pineapple to canned pineapple?‎ A．Because flesh pineapple can minimize the itch．‎ B．Because enzymes in fresh pineapple can break down protein．‎ C．Because canned pineapple has lost enzymes during the canning process．‎ D．Because fresh pineapple is free of preservatives and added sugar．‎ ‎27．We might read this passage from a____________.‎ A．science fiction B．cook brochure C． botany journal D．biology textbook C As part of the “Facebook generation”, we have grown up in a world where access to the Internet is at our fingertips and we're able to connect with people at the touch of a button ‎ Nowadays, it's become increasingly common to offer guests the wifi password along with a cup of tea when they come round to visit. We've been becoming addicted to our smartphones.‎ Of course, smartphones are undeniably useful and have revolutionized our lives in so many ways. However, it seems a shame that these addictive pieces of technology are slowly beginning to take over our lives. It is so easy to become dependent on our phones, whether it's to find the way around with the map application or even just check the time. As a result, we're becoming more anti-social-choosing to consult the Internet rather than talk with others face-to-face.‎ Even when we're socializing, it seems that most of us struggle without our phones at arm's reach. Phones were invented to keep us more connected, and indeed they have done just that. We can now get in touch by an endless list of social media outlets, yet this means we're starting to lack genuine connect with each other.‎ People are connecting more and more across screens rather than in person, even when it comes to relationship—dating websites are more popular than ever before.‎ Recently, an artist released a series of images depicting people in social situations and edited out their smartphones and tables. The result was a collection of powerful images that have, perhaps ironically, gone viral. They force people to wake up to the fact that we are no longer interacting properly with each other.‎ ‎28.What do people nowadays provide their guests with according to the passage?‎ A. A smartphone. B. The wifi password. C. A tablet. D. A tea party.‎ ‎29.What's the main idea of the second paragraph?‎ A. Smartphones are beginning to take over our lives.‎ B. We should consult the Internet for knowledge.‎ C. We haven't been addicted to our smartphones.‎ D. Smartphones have revolutionized our lives in many ways.‎ ‎30.Which of the followings is NOT the consequence of smartphone addiction?‎ A. Giving away our wifi password. B. Connecting more across screens.‎ C. Becoming more and more anti-social. D. Depending on phones to know anything.‎ ‎31.The artist released the images so as to show that .‎ A. the images are as powerful as the virus ‎ B. the contents of the images are improper C. dating websites are more and more popular than before ‎ D. We rely on human-machine interaction too much D Virtual reality(虚拟现实)(VR)，a kind of fantastic technology，is finally here．It is the wonderful world created by computers．If you want to experience it，you will have to depend on a headset．But before you rush out to buy a headset，you’d better take notice of experts’warnings．‎ ‎“These devices are designed mostly for adult use，”said Dr．Justin Asgarpour，Vancouver optometrist(whose job is to examine people’s eyes and to sell glasses)．‎ Little research has been done about the long-term effects of VR on children，but makers have not designed the VR headsets for young eyes．‎ VR headset maker Oculus Rift states that younger users may suffer from discomfort or ill health effects，and they are in a very important period of visual development． ‎ ‎“What a study has suggested is that a VR device can actually cause what we call amblyopia，potential lazy eyes，in these children with pre-existing Visual conditions，”Dr．Asgarpour said．Even children without underlying eye conditions could experience problems，like temporary double vision．‎ Adults should be careful too，according to the doctor，who says longer virtual reality experiences can lead to balance problems．You should be careful of your surroundings and be careful not to trip over wires．Those with heart conditions are advised not to play．‎ But every coin has two sides．There are some positive health uses of virtual reality．The technology has been used to treat conditions like fear of heights，and it’s also being used to help treat addictions．‎ ‎“What we’re trying to do is take people into a drug-related setting and let them experience cravings(extremely strong wishes for something)，”Dr．Zach Rosenthal with Duke University said．He and his team take addicts inside a virtual house and use a series of tones to condition them to reduce their cravings．‎ Scientists say that a lot more research needs to be done about the long-term health effects of VR，but in the meantime you had better spend only a limited time on VR and make sure your children use it as little as possible．‎ ‎32．What’s one of the purposes of this passage? ‎ A．To introduce the uses of VR headset． B． To warn children not to use VR．‎ C．To inform people of the advantages of VR． D． To advertise the VR headset．‎ ‎33．What problems can the use of the VR headset bring to children?‎ A．Hearing problems． B． Balance problems．‎ C． Visual problems． D． Addiction problems．‎ ‎34．Why is Dr．Zach Rosenthal’s research mentioned?‎ A．To prove VR has beneficial effects．‎ B．To explain how VR works．‎ C．To reduce people’s cravings．‎ D．To prove the bad effects of using the headset．‎ ‎35．What does the author think of VR?‎ A． VR will not be popular any longer．‎ B． VR does no harm to adults． ‎ C． VR has no benefits to people．‎ D． VR’s health effects need more researches． ‎ 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。每小题只有一个最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ We need to fail—failure is how we learn. If we never fail at anything, we probably haven’t learned all that life has to teach us. 36 ‎ Don’t criticize yourself for trying and never stop trying.‎ Trying or learning something new is often half the battle. Babies don’t give up until they learn to walk. If you really want to change some behavior or learn to do something new, don’t give up trying. 37 , although you may get depressed by the lack of progress sometimes.‎ Understand the power of optimism.‎ While optimism is the ‘new happiness’, there is a certain power in optimistic thinking whether you believe it or not. Putting yourself in a more optimistic mindset can open you up to more possibilities.‎ Learn to rely on yourself first, then others.‎ Those who are self-reliant are also usually more resilient—meaning they can bounce back from problems, stress and heartbreak more quickly than those who aren’t 38 —just become your own best friend, do everything that you can possibly do for yourself, and learn what your strengths and weaknesses are.‎ Don’t look back.‎ ‎ 39 . But in fact, there’s nothing back there to see. Spend just 10 percent more of your time looking forward to what life holds for you in the future, and I suspect you’ll find yourself in a better position.‎ Failure is a normal and natural pan of life that is neither good nor bad---it’s just how we learn. ‎ ‎40 , but how quickly you can accept your failure, learn something from it and try again.‎ A. So the question is not whether you fail or not.‎ B. Becoming self-reliant in easier than it sounds.‎ C. We spend too much of our adult lives looking back.‎ D. If you give up, your progress will come to an end.‎ E. But what can help us when we fail?‎ F. But how can we avoid failure?‎ G. We should cherish today.‎ 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。‎ Once a little kid spotted a fascinating caterpillar and cautiously picked it up home. He 41 his mother if he could keep it. She agreed if he’d take good care. Then he was given a large jar with 42 in. Every day he observed and brought it fresh 43 to eat. Two months later it climbed up the stick, acting strangely. He 44 called his mother over and was told it was creating a cocoon (茧) and that it would become a butterfly. He can’t wait to see the 45 .‎ Days later he’s 46 to find a tiny hole in the cocoon and something starting to struggle to come out. 47 he soon became concerned. It appeared that it’s making no progress. So he decided to 48 . He ran to the tool-kit, jogged back with 49 and cut the cocoon to make the hole 50 . The butterfly quickly appeared, with a 51 body and wrinkled wings. But he kept expecting, firmly believing 52 the body would shrink (缩水) and that its wings would 53 . But neither happened! The butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around.‎ Finally they went to a local 54 . They were told the butterfly was supposed to struggle. 55 , its struggle was God’s way to push it through the tiny opening of the cocoon 56 the fluid out of its body and into its wings. Without the struggle, it would never ever 57 .‎ The boy’s good 58 hurt the butterfly. So keep in mind that struggling is an important part of any growth experience, which is 59 what we need in our lives. Actually, it’s the struggles that 60 developing our ability to fly.‎ ‎41 A. begged B. questioned C. asked D. required ‎42. A. leaf B. bed C. quilt D. stick ‎43. A. leaves B. branches C. fruit D. water ‎ ‎44. A. excitedly B. curiously C. repeatedly D. worriedly ‎45. A. adventure B. improvement C. transformation D. perfection ‎46. A. thrilled B amused C. disappointed D. annoyed ‎47. A. Thus B. But C. However D. Eventually ‎48. A. handle B. push C. help D. quit ‎49. A. matches B. needles C. sticks D. scissors ‎50. A. bigger B. tinier C. brighter D. deeper ‎ ‎51. A large B. swollen C. strong D. slim ‎52 A. in return B. in theory C. in turn D. in time ‎53. A. expose B. strengthen C. expand D. soften ‎54. A. biologist B. physician C. physicist D. magician ‎55. A. By the way B. In fact C. By this means D. In theory ‎56. A. squeezing B. absorbing C wiping D. sucking ‎57. A. move B. fly C. climb D. jump ‎58. A. behavior B. intention C observation D. expectation ‎ ‎59. A. merely B. entirely C. exactly D. potentially ‎60. A. concentrate on B. consist of C. result from D. contribute to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。‎ ‎ I went to a classical music concert yesterday and I loved it． 61 I particularly experienced in a different way is how much I appreciated the musicians. I am 62 grateful for the gifts 63 (share)by the musicians with the audience that I’ll carry this special feeling along with me．‎ ‎ I have noticed how the music can change one’s view，and I am thankful for the way musicians work to the best of their 64 (able)to provide this music for their audience．This newfound appreciation is thanks to the kindness that I have been allowed 65 (develop)here on KindSpring and from all of you KindSpringers．‎ On 66 topic of classical music，I always loved the clapping and the cheering 67 come at the end of a concert． 68 (specific)in classical music concerts the applause can last to six or seven minutes．It always 69 (1ift)my spirit，but now I know that it's because it is all act of gratitude(感激)to the musicians and the music．Thanks 70 classical music concerts，I’ll never ‎ fail to carry on with the act．‎ 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仅限一词：‎ ‎ 2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。‎ This summer，crowds of tourist traveled to famous universities like Peking University and Tsinghua University．Most of them were junior and senior students with our parents．With the rise number of visitors，it took many hours enter the universities．In summer，Oxford and Harvard were facing the same problem．The bicycle paths of Oxford are flooded of tour buses，which are parking illegally．“University tourism”is popular because of the long histories and unique cultures．More important，many parents hope their children will go into a top university in the future．“I have brought my son here to see that top universities look like，”a mother told China Daily．She hoped for her son could learn something from the trip and study harder after that．‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，是枣庄八中学生会主席，你校将举行校文化节，学校安排你写一封电子邮件，邀请外籍教授Black先生做关于中美文化差异的讲座。‎ 要点：1.讲座时间：2017年11月20日早上9点到11点；‎ ‎ 2.讲座地点：报告厅；‎ ‎ 3.联系方式：zzbz@163.com。‎ 注意：1.词数100左右；‎ ‎ 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎