2017-2018学年河南省林州市第一中学高二上学期开学考试英语试题

2017-2018学年河南省林州市第一中学高二上学期开学考试英语试题

河南省林州一中2017-2018学年高二上学期开学考试 英语试题 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）‎ A ‎ 阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选取最佳选项。‎ ‎ English is fast becoming the language of science around the world, but what is its future among everyday speakers? One expert points out that the percentage(比率) of native English speakers is declining(降低) while the languages of other rapidly growing regions are being spoken by increasing numbers of people. But English will continue to remain widespread and important.‎ ‎ However, British language scholar David Graddol says English will probably drop in dominance (主导) by the middle of this century to rank, after Chinese, about equally with Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu. "The number of people speaking English as a first language continues to rise, but it isn't rising nearly as fast as the numbers of many other languages around the world, simply because the main population group has been largely in the less developed countries where languages other than English have been spoken,” he says. ‎ ‎ In a recent article in the journal Science, Mr. Graddol noted that three languages that are not near the top of the list of the most widely spoken now might be there soon. These are Bengali, Tamil, and Malay, spoken in south and Southeast Asia. ‎ ‎ David Crystal, the author of the Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, says about 1.5 billion of the world's six billion people speak it as a second language compared to the 400 million native speakers. But another expert on the English language says Mr. Graddol underestimates(低估) the future of its dominance. “All the evidence suggests that the English language snowball is rolling down a hill and is getting faster, but nobody quite knows what’s going to happen because no language has been in this position before.” he said.‎ ‎1.In David Graddol’s opinion, English will .‎ ‎ A. remain widespread and important ‎ B. be more important than any other language ‎ C. lose its dominant position ‎ D. die away in the near future ‎2.The underlined sentence in the last paragraph implies that .‎ ‎ A. more and more language users will choose English ‎ B. the English language snowball is rolling down faster than any time in the past ‎ C. English language will soon drop in dominance ‎ D. snowballs will roll down faster than language balls ‎3.How many experts does the passage mention who express their ideas about the future of English?‎ ‎ A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5‎ ‎4.What should be the best title for the passage?‎ ‎ A. English Remaining the Dominant Position ‎ B. The Future of English? Who Knows ‎ C. Opinions from Different Experts ‎ D. The English Language Snowball Rolling Down B ‎ 阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选取最佳选项。‎ ‎ As a new driver with little experience behind the wheel, having to turn into another lane(车道) to avoid a careless driver talking on a cellphone is not something that I am prepared for. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, an accident is four times more likely to happen than normal while you are talking on the phone. Therefore, I hold the view that using a cellphone while driving should be outlawed(宣布……不合法)‎ ‎ Cars are two-ton weapons and should be treated as such. When drivers put a key in the engine, they are taking on the responsibility of being a driver. Answer the phone while driving is like taking the safety off a gun-at any moment something could go wrong and change a life forever.‎ ‎ A few countries, including Australia, Great Britain, Spain and Israel, have recognized the damage that cellphone use can cause. According to Tom Alex of The Des Moines Register, people who talk on cellphones while driving are just like drunk drivers. They are likely to make a deadly mistake, causing them to hurt themselves or someone else.‎ ‎ Some may think that cellphone are helpful when you need directions or are in an emergency situation. Although I agree, I believe the safest way to use your phone is to pull over to the side of the road first. Some may think that hands-free phones are less dangerous, but studies have shown that the danger remains the same with these.‎ ‎ Using a cellphone while driving should be outlawed. One small mistake could change your whole life. Please don’t let that happen-stay off your cellphone while driving.‎ ‎5.It can be inferred that the writer .‎ ‎ A. doesn’t know how to drive at all ‎ B. likes to use a cellphone while driving ‎ C. take a great interest in using his car as a weapon ‎ D. prefers to stay off his cellphone while driving ‎6.The underlined word “recognized” in the third paragraph can be best replaced by “ ”.‎ ‎ A. realized B. allowed C. made D. taken ‎7.Which of the following statements is NOT true?‎ ‎ A. The author is not quite experienced in driving yet ‎ B. Using a cellphone while driving is quite dangerous ‎ C. Drivers behind the wheel should pay full attention ‎ D. Using hand-free phone is less likely to cause accidents ‎8.According to the writer, .‎ ‎ A. drivers should slow down while talking on the phone ‎ B. cellphone talking while people are driving is more dangerous than drunken driving ‎ C. drivers should be encouraged to use hands-free phones while driving ‎ D. using a cellphone while driving should be forbidden C ‎ 阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选取最佳选项。‎ ‎ Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:‎ ‎ Visit art museums. They offer some activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.‎ ‎ Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.‎ ‎ Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet(木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.‎ ‎ Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.‎ ‎9.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit .‎ ‎ A. a natural history museum B. an art museum ‎ C. a Youtheater D. a hands-on science museum ‎10.What can kids do at a Youtheater?‎ ‎ A. Look at rock collections B. See dinosaur models ‎ C. Watch puppet making D. Give performances ‎11.What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?‎ ‎ A. Science games designed by kids B. Reading science books ‎ C. A show of kids' science work D. Learning science by doing things ‎12.Where does this text probably come from?‎ ‎ A. A science textbook B. A film review C. A news report D. A museum guide D ‎ 阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选取最佳选项。‎ ‎ For teenagers, it’s great fun to explore new places and it feels like an adventure, even when you know you’re not the first to have been there. But to make sure not to get lost or waste time going round in circles, the following tips may be helpful.‎ ‎ ◆Do the map reading if you're being driven somewhere. It'll be easier if you keep the map following the direction you are traveling in. Keep looking ahead so that you can give the driver lots of warning before having to make a turn, or you'll have to move to the back seat.‎ ‎ ◆Get a group of friends together and go exploring. You'll need a good map, a compass, a raincoat, a cell phone to call for help in case you get lost, and a bit of spare cash for emergencies. Tell someone where you're going before you set out and let them know what time you expect to be back. The purpose of the activity is in not getting lost, not in seeing how fast you can go, so always stick together, waiting for slower friends to catch up.‎ ‎ ◆See if your school or a club organizes orienteering(越野识途比赛) activities, in which you need a map and a compass to find your way. This can be done as a sport, with teams trying to find the way from A to B(and B to C, etc.) in the fastest time, or simply as a spare-time activity. It enables you to be familiar with the use of maps and compass and gain some special skills. In some way, it's not only good fun, but also a great way to keep fit.‎ ‎13.When you sit beside the driver, you’d better .‎ ‎ A. look ahead to see where there is a gas station ‎ B. move to the back seat if feeling uncomfortable ‎ C. keep looking at the map to find another place to go to ‎ D. direct the driver when necessary ‎14.In the exploration, why do you need to wait for the slower friends?‎ ‎ A. To share the fun with him/her in exploration ‎ B. To tell him/her what's going on with the group members ‎ C. To avoid yourself or your friends getting lost ‎ D. To show them how fast you can go ‎15.What does the whole passage talk about?‎ ‎ A. The fun of exploration ‎ B. What to bring for exploration ‎ C. How to prevent people getting lost in exploration ‎ D. The way to use a map in exploration 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。‎ ‎ In high school, it’s important to stay healthy. 16 How can you study well if you’re sick? So you should pay attention to your health in order to study well in high school. In order to enjoy good health, you should have some good habits. Here are some tips for you.‎ ‎ Drink water regularly every day. Some students don’t like drinking water. They only drink water when they’re extremely thirsty. 17 You should drink water regularly so that your body and brain can function well. Avoid sports drinks and soda when you’re thirsty. They are not good for your health.‎ ‎ 18 Some students don’t eat three meals a day. No matter what happens, you shouldn’t skip any meal of the day. Eating regularly helps keep your metabolism(新陈代谢) high and keeps your energy up. It’s especially important to eat a good breakfast every day with protein, carbohydrates(碳水化合物), and fiber to set up your body for the day of activity. If you don’t eat, how can you stay focused in class?‎ ‎ Eat the right foods. Some students eat whatever they can get. This is wrong. 19 Choose whole grains like rice and whole wheat flours. Skip muffins, donuts, and other processed foods. Instead, choose whole grains, protein, fruits and vegetables.‎ ‎ 20 If you do that, you may not pay attention to how much you are eating. You may eat too much. Eating too much harms your health. And you may gain too much weight because of it. Try to eat slowly so your brain sends the right signals to tell your belly that’s full.‎ ‎ A. This is bad for your health ‎ B. Don’t skip meals ‎ C. Eat a good breakfast every day ‎ D. Avoid eating too much at one time ‎ E. If you are unhealthy, you may fall ill easily ‎ F. Don’t watch TV or movies when you eat ‎ G. You should eat the foods that are good for your body ‎16. 17. 18. 19. 20. ‎ 第二部分 语言知识运用（共两小节，总分45分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ ‎ The year was 1998, when I had just been diagnosed with cancer.‎ ‎ I was trying to 21 my life again. “Where do I go from here?” After some real soul searching, I decided to hire Gary to 22 my company so I could have a rest. I had managed the company for 25 years, fighting 23 along the way…but I was willing to move in a different 24 . I wanted to relax.‎ ‎ For almost two years，I did just that. I'm thankful to say that after 25 my cancer eased. Those two years I felt 26 ! It gave me the opportunity to clear my brain and revisit some of the good things I had done and some of the 27 I had made. But even though my “semi-retirement” made me feel good, I 28 wasn’t being fulfilled. At the same time, my time off 29 me to ask myself some questions: ”Am I ready to fight more battles? Do I want to 30 that risk?”‎ ‎ But to be perfectly honest, at this point in my life, I didn’t have the 31 to take action. One day my friend Rich asked the question, “Mac, what do you 32 to do with the rest of your life?” Not knowing 33 what to say, I said, ”I might just sit it out and relax a bit.” I’ll never 34 his face when he looked up and said,” You can’t do that! You’1l be 35 yourself and many others if you don’t use the talent you have owned. You could make a(n) 36 in the lives of too many people.” I found myself think a lot about what Rich had said, and I knew I couldn’t let my life 37 without giving my passion(激情) another shot. I've often thought, 38 that conversation, would there be a Simple Truths today? Would I have had the 39 to write the books? I don’t know for sure. Anyway, that day those words of 40 pushed me onto a new path that I love.‎ ‎21.A. lose B. comfort C. value D. encourage ‎22.A. start B. run C. enter D. sell ‎23.A. diseases B. companions C. battles D. games ‎24.A. relief B. hope C. trend D. direction ‎25.A. action B. program C. treatment D. fighting ‎26.A. wonderful B. complex C. strange D. frightened ‎27.A. mistakes B. stories C. excuses D. requests ‎28.A. knew B. predicted C. promised D. wondered ‎29.A. employed B. intended C. persuaded D. caused ‎30.A. make B. take C. catch D. keep ‎31.A. talent B. knowledge C patience D. courage ‎32.A. hate B. plan C. help D. pretend ‎33.A. exactly B. actually C. generally D. really ‎34.A. remember B. forget C. hide D. understand ‎35.A. destroying B. harming C. hurting D. cheating ‎36.A. fortune B. decision C. agreement D. difference ‎37.A. grow up B. wake up C. turn out D. go by ‎38.A. without B. in C. beyond D. for ‎39.A. explanation B. advice C. opportunity D. reason ‎40.A. improvement B. encouragement C. experience D. congratulation 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ ‎ Hershey‎ ‎Park is full of fantastic rides, shows, and attractions for 41 (family). Of course, Hershey‎ ‎Park is also famous for its chocolate. When you first enter Hershey‎ ‎Park, the smell of chocolate will 42 (sure) make your mouth water. It open daily from 9:00 am 43 6:00 pm every day except Christmas Day. Tickets cost $42 for adults, $20 for kids under 13 and $90 for 44 family of 2 adults and 1child. There are many wonderful and 45 (excite) rides to choose from. You can also 46 (entertain) by many bands’ performances for free on Music Street every Sunday. In Music Box Way, you 47 enjoy the show An American Life every Friday, and it is about family life. For anyone who loves the sea, you should attend 48 (we) show at ‎ Minetown to learn about sea life. It is on at 4:00 pm on Saturdays. If you 49 (look) for a place that kids will enjoy, Hershey Park is the place 50 you should go to on your next vacation.‎ ‎41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. ‎ ‎47. 48. 49. 50. ‎ 第三部分 写作（共两节，总分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎ 修改下面短文中的错误。文中共有10处错误，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。‎ ‎ My brother used to ask me question whenever he did his homework, that made me annoyed. But every time he accepted my explanations I feel that I was the smartest person in the world. Answered his questions, I always liked to say that he was so stupid to solve such simple problems.‎ ‎ Last week both of them got the report cards from our school. Unexpectedly, I got a lot of Bs, though he got As. To make things worse, all that day my brother screamed how foolish it was for me not to ask questions! I could say nothing but admit that he was right. I have never made a fun of him since then.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ ‎ 假设你是高一学生李华，近日收到笔友Tom的来信，请根据以下所提供的内容给Tom写封回信：‎ ‎ 1.感谢他来信询问你对高中生活的感受；‎ ‎ 2.告诉他你现在英语学习中存在的困难；‎ ‎ 3.请他给你提一些英语学习的建议。‎ 注意：1.信的开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数；‎ ‎ 2.词数：100左右；‎ ‎ 3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear Tom,‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Best regards,‎ Li Hua 河南省林州一中2017-2018学年高二上学期开学考试 英语试题参考答案 ‎1-5 CABBD 6-10ADDAC 11-15 DDDCC 16-20 EABGF 21-25 CBCDC ‎26-30AAADB 31-35 DBABD 36-40 DDACB ‎41.families 42.surely 43.to 44.a 45.exciting 46.be entertained ‎47.can/will 48.our 49. are looking 50.that/which 短文改错 ‎51.question改成questions 52.that改成which 53.But改成And ‎54.Answered改成Answering 55.so改成too 56.them改成us ‎57.though改成while 58.for改成of 59.but后加to ‎60.去掉a 书面表达 Dear Tom,‎ ‎ I’m very glad to have received your letter. Thank you very much for asking me my high school life. Now I have become used to it. The teachers and the classmates are easy to get along with. I hope some day you can visit my school and experience the colorful life I have here.‎ ‎ However, I have difficulty in learning English well. I can’t remember some new words. Sometimes I find it difficult to understand what the English teacher says. I was not doing very well in the English test a few days ago. I’m losing my confidence in learning English.‎ ‎ I wonder if you can give me some good advice on my English study. I would appreciate it if you could help me.‎ ‎ I’m looking forward to your reply.‎ Best regards,‎ Li Hua