2017-2018学年山西省应县一中高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

2017-2018学年山西省应县一中高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

应 县 一 中 高 二 年 级 期 中 考 试 ‎ 英 语 试 题 2018.4‎ 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 命题人：李晓静 第一部分: 听力（共两节，满分10分） ‎ 第一节（共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5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. How much do the potatoes cost her pound?‎ A. 2.3 dollars. B. 3.3 dollars C. 6.3 dollars.‎ 2. What does the woman want to do?‎ A. To buy a ticket. B. To return her ticket. C. To catch the train in time.‎ 3. What place does the woman want to find?‎ A. The traffic light. B. A hotel C. A hospital.‎ 4. Why didi the man go back to the office?‎ A. He wanted to get the important things.‎ B. He wanted to find the lost key.‎ C. He went back to lock the office door.‎ 5. Where does the woman like to go?‎ A. Go to the cinema. B. Go to a noisy place. C. Go to the coffee shop.‎ 第二节(共15小题，每小题0.5分，满分7.5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，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。‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7 两个小题。‎ 6. What’s the probable relationship between the two person?‎ A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Shop assistant and customer.‎ 7. When should the man arrive in London? ‎ A. Before 5 p.m. B. Before 11:45 a.m. C. Before 11:30 a.m.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题 8. What will the boy take with him?‎ A. An umbrella. B. Some T-shirts. C. A jacket.‎ 9. Who will go to the airport to pick up the boy?‎ A. His aunt. B. His uncle. C.His cousin.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ 10. What’s the topic of the dialogue?‎ A. Science B. Finance C. Health.‎ 11. Why does the woman try to find another job?‎ A. She doesn’t like the job.‎ B. She doesn’t agree with the people.‎ C. She can’t earn enough money.‎ 12. What does the man think of applying for a loan?‎ A. Not complicated. B. Complicated. C. Funny.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ 13. What does the man say about puppies?‎ A. They are noisy. B. They are lovely. C. They take a lot of work.‎ 1. Why could Susan get a puppy?‎ A. Her house has a a garden. ‎ B. She lives in a big apartment.‎ C. Her parents have more free time.‎ 2. What does the man suggest the girl do?‎ A.Choose another pet. B. Walk the puppy every day. C. Play with Susan’s puppy.‎ 3. What will the man do next?‎ A. Go to his office. B. Go to a pet shop. C. Talk with his wife.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。‎ 4. Why does the wise author write the fable?‎ A. To earn more money. B. T o tell a lesson. C. To sell animals.‎ 5. What’s wrong with the hare in the fable The Tortoise and the Hare?‎ A. It shows off. B. It runs too fast. C. It shouldn’t attend the match.‎ 6. Where can animals talk according to the passage?‎ A. In real life. B. In the fables. C. On the farm.‎ 7. What can you learn from the fable about the crow?‎ A. One should show off. B. One should work hard. C. One should be careful.‎ 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）‎ 第一节：阅读下列短文，从所给各题的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项 A What’s on in Beijing?‎ ‎    Discover the best things to do in Beijing with our weekly introduction of art and exhibitions, music, performances and trending activities around town. To recommend an upcoming event or activity, please contact li-ping(@chinadaily.com.cn.‎ Jersey Boys ‎    Jersey Boys is a Broadway musical that dramatizes the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the 1960s rock ‘n’ roll group Four Seasons.‎ According to Selladoor Worldwide, the group’s Beijing tour will see a brand-new production of the musical. Since its 2005 premiere(首映) in New York, the musical has won 57 major awards worldwide.‎ ‎2:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Jan. 5 to Jan. 13. Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, 9 Tianqiao Nandajie, Xicheng ‎ District. 400 - 635 - 3355.‎ Ticket: 199 - 1299 yuan($ 30 - $ 200)‎ London Philharmonic Orchestra set to thrill Beijing ‎    The London Philharmonic Orchestra will give two performances in Beijing on Jan. 5 and 6.‎ Under Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko, the orchestra will perform pieces by H. Berlioz’s and P. I. Tchaikovsky’s.‎ ‎7:30 pm, Jan. 5-6. Concert Hall, National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang’an Avenue, Xicheng District. 010 - 6655 - 0000.‎ Ticket: 380 - 1 680 yuan Works of Chinese master woodcarver ‎    A solo exhibition of Chinese woodcarving master Lu Guangzheng is underway at the National Museum. The exhibition is a showcase of traditional woodcarving techniques unique to the city of Dongyang, East China’s Zhejiang Province.‎ ‎9 am - 5 pm (closed on Mondays), through Jan. 21. National Museum of China, 16 East Chang’an Avenue, Dongcheng District. 010 - 6511 - 6188.‎ Ticket: Free Large-scale (大型的) immersive show ‎    The large-scale show Memory 5D +, directed by Ulan Xuerong, is ongoing in Beijing from Jan. 4 to 7. The show follows the emotional entanglement (纠结) between black and white spirits, representing yin and yang, and the flora girl.‎ ‎7:30 pm, Jan. 5; 2:30 pm/7:30 pm, Jan. 6; 7:30 pm, Jan. 7. Beijing Exhibition Theater, 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie (Street), Xicheng District.‎ Ticket: 180 - 1 080 yuan ‎21.What does the writer tell us about Jersey Boys? A.It is a successful musical play. B.It will be on for 8 days. C.It is a Broadway musical group. D.The ticket of the play is the cheapest. 22.What can be expected to show up in National Museum of China? A.Jersey Boys. B.London Philharmonic Orchestra. C.Large-scale immersive show. D.Works of Chinese master woodcarver. 23.What’s the purpose of this passage? A.To catch people’s eyeballs. B.To show the best things in Beijing. C.To give information about events in Beijing. D.To persuade people to participate in some activities.‎ B An Undiscovered Masterpiece ‎    A few years ago, my wife, Sue had some serious health problems. She had suffered surgery after surgery and had also put on weight. Diets had not helped her and she suffered constantly from undiagnosed pain. One day the whole family sat down and drew up a “wish list”. To our surprise, one of Sue’s items was to run in a marathon. Given her history and physical limitations, I thought her goal was completely unrealistic, but Sue became committed to it.‎ ‎    She began by running very slowly and every day she ran just a little farther than she did the day before. Soon she could run three miles. Then five. Sue kept practicing and longed to run in the St. George Marathon in southern Utah.‎ On the big day, I parked our van near the finish line, waiting for Sue. The rain was steady and the wind was cold. The marathon had started over five hours ago. The fast and strong competitors had finished already. Several cold and injured runners had been transported past me, and I began to panic. The image of Sue, alone and cold, off the road somewhere, made me sick with worry.       ‎ Another hour passed and I spotted a small group running up. As they approached, I could see Sue, in the company of three others, and a woman in her twenties was near Sue. It was obvious that they had become friends during the race. I could see her begin to struggle. But when the finish line came into sight, she confidently even happily picked up her pace the last hundred yards to the finish line. Few people were left to congratulate my wife. They openly praised and embraced her, “She made us believe we could do it,” her new friend stated.‎ ‎    From then on, she was carrying herself differently. Her head was more upright. Her shoulders were squared. Her walk had a new confidence. Her voice held a new, quiet dignity. It was not as if she had become someone new; it was ‎ more as if she had discovered a real self she had not known before. It was perseverance that made her realize she was an undiscovered masterpiece with a million things left to learn about herself. She truly liked her newly discovered self. So did I.     ‎ ‎24.Why did the author think Sue had an unrealistic goal? A.She was in bad health condition. B.She occasionally suffered from pains. C.She was diagnosed with cancer. D.She always had an unhealthy diet. 25.The author began to panic because ________________. A.he was cold and lonely on the road B.he was concerned about Sue C.he noticed some runners were sick D.he saw his wife was struggling 26.As for “An Undiscovered Masterpiece”, the author refers to_________. A.Sue’s squared shoulders B.the marathon in southern Utah C.Sue’s newly-discovered self D.Sue’s newly-made friend 27.The writer wrote this article in order to tell us that _________. A.Sue did a good job in the marathon ‎ B.Sue made many friends in the race C.he was grateful because Sue had recovered ‎ D.nothing can take the place of perseverance C The health of millions could be at risk because supplies of medicinal plants are being used up. These plants are used to make traditional medicine, including drugs to fight cancer. “The loss of medicinal plants is a quiet disaster,” says Sara Oldfield, secretary general of the NGO Botanic Gardens Conservation International.‎ ‎    Most people worldwide rely on herbal (药草制的) medicines which are got mostly from wild plants. But some 15,000 of the 50,000 medicinal species are under threat of dying out, according to report from the international conservation group Plantlife. Shortages have been reported in China, India, Kenya, Nepal, Tanzania and Uganda.‎ ‎    Over-harvesting does the most harm, though pollution and competition from invasive species (入侵物种) and habitat destruction all contribute. Businessmen generally harvest medicinal plants, not caring about sustainability (可持续性),” the Plantlife report says, “damage is serious partly because they have no idea about it. but it is mainly because such collection is unorganized” Medicinal trees at risk include the Himalayan yew (紫衫) and the African cherry, which are used to treat some cancers.‎ ‎    The solution, says the report’s author, Alan Hamilton, is to encourage local people to protect these plants. Ten projects studied by Plantlife in India, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Uganda and Kenya showed this method can succeed. In Uganda, the project has kept a sustainable supply of low-cost cancer treatments, and in China a public-run medicinal plant project has been created for the first time.”‎ ‎“Improving health, earning an income and keeping cultural traditions are important in encouraging people to protect medicinal plants,” says Hamilton, “You have to pay attention to what people are interested in.”‎ ‎    Ghillean Prance, the former director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in London, agrees that medicinal plants are in need of protection. “Not nearly enough is being done,” he told New Scientist. “We are destroying the very plants that are of most use to us.”‎ ‎28.From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that      . A.millions of people are threatened with cancer B.most countries see a shortage of herbal medicines C.about two thirds of medicinal species will disappear D.a number of medicinal species are in danger of extinction 29.The major factor that causes the decreasing of supplies of medicinal plants is       . A.over-harvesting B.habitat destruction C.pollution D.invasive species 30.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to       . A.pollution B.other species’ invasion C.sustainability D.over-harvesting 31.What can be inferred from the passage? A.Protecting medicinal plants has a long way to go. B.Local people don’t know how to protect medicinal plants. C.Ghillean Prance is optimistic about medicinal plants’ future. D.China has made great progress in protecting medicinal plants.‎ D One form of social prejudice against older people is the belief that they cannot understand or use modern technology. Activities like playing computer games, going on the Net and downloading MP3s are only for the youngsters. Isn’t it unfair that older people enjoying a computer game should be frowned(皱眉) upon by their children and grandchildren?‎ ‎    Nowadays older people have more control over their lives and they play a full part in society. Moreover, better health care has left more people in their sixties and seventies feeling fit and active after retirement. Mental activity, as well as physical exercise, can contribute to better health. Playing computer games is a very effective way of exercising the brain.‎ ‎    When personal computers were first introduced, most older people didn’t believe they would ever familiarize themselves with it. Now computers have been around for a few generations and retired people have gradually become more relaxed about using them for fun. Gamers over 65 prefer playing puzzle games and card games. Kate Stevens, aged 72, says: “I find it very relaxing. It’s not very demanding, but you still need to concentrate. ”‎ ‎    Another development that has favored “grey games” is a change in the type of videogames available on the market. There’s a greater variety of games to choose from, including more intellectual and complex strategy(策略) and simulation(模拟) games. Internet Chess and Train Simulator are among the most popular of these. Train Simulator is based on real-world rail activities. Players can choose from a variety of challenges, such as keeping to a strict-timetable and using helper engines during a winter storm.‎ ‎    Some people argue that “grey gamers” simply don’t have the skills required for computer games, and that teenagers are better. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Most computer games require the kind of analytical thinking that improves with practice, which means that the “grey gamers” may well be far ‎ better than gamers half a century younger than them. In games where speed is the main consideration, older people would be at a disadvantage because they may have slower reaction times. On the other hand, “grey gamers” have a preference for slower paced, mind challenging games.‎ ‎32.The second paragraph is intended to ____.‎ A.show the best way to exercise the brain B.stress the importance of good health C.explain why grey gamers exist D.teach how to play videogames ‎33.What was older people’s attitude towards personal computers at first ?‎ A.Doubtful B.Concerned C.Enthusiastic D.Supportive ‎34.The method the author uses to develop Paragraph 4 is_____.‎ A.offering analyses B.giving examples C.making comparisons D.providing details ‎35.By saying “This couldn’t be further from the truth.” in Paragraph 5, the author means_____.‎ A.mind challenging games are not suitable for older people B.children should improve their skills with practice C.playing computer games requires analytical thinking D.older people can perform well in some computer games 第二节 七选五 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 What Is Emotional Eating?‎ ‎    Emotional eating is when people use food as a way to deal with feelings instead of satisfying hunger.     36     Have you ever finished a whole bag of chips out of boredom or downed cookie after cookie while preparing for a big test? But when done a lot — especially without realizing it — emotional eating can affect weight, health, and overall well-being. ‎ ‎    Not many of us make the connection between eating and our feelings. ‎ ‎      37     One of the biggest myths about emotional eating is that it’s caused by negative feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when they’re stressed out, lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentine’s Day or the celebration of a holiday feast. Sometimes emotional eating is tied to major life events, like a death or a divorce.     38     ‎ ‎    Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given candy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a reward for a job well done.     39    It’s not easy to “unlearn” patterns of emotional eating. But it is possible. And it starts with an awareness of what’s going on. ‎ ‎    We’re all emotional eaters to a degree. But for some people emotional eating can be a real problem, causing serious weight gain or other problems. The trouble with emotional eating is that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it remain.    40     That’s why it helps to know the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger. ‎ ‎    Next time you reach for a snack, wait and think about which type of hunger is driving it. ‎ A. Believe it or not, we’ve all been there. ‎ B. If a crying boy gets some cookies, he may link cookies with comfort. ‎ C. One study found that people who eat food like pizza become happy afterwards. ‎ D. And you often may feel worse about eating the amount or type of food you like. ‎ E. Understanding what drives emotional eating can help people take steps to change it. ‎ F. Boys seem to prefer hot, homemade comfort meals, while girls go for chocolate and ice cream. ‎ G. More often, though, it’s the countless little daily stresses that cause someone to seek comfort in food.‎ 第三部分：完形填空(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。‎ ‎    A group of children would gather frequently at each other’s homes. They    41    what was happening in their lives. Their friendship was beautiful to see, and surprising thoughts flowed from these    42    minds.‎ ‎    The mother of one of the children would occasionally join their   43    and tell them stories. When she spoke of her “jewel box”, her most    44    possession, she sent their    45    soaring.‎ ‎    She emphasized that the jewel box was so    46    that its contents could never be stolen! Of course, the children’s minds were     47    with dazzling pictures of diamonds, jewels, pearls, and other priceless items. They daydreamed of her being an heiress(继承人) of a    48    family, even though her simple life did not    49    vast material wealth.‎ ‎    One day the children asked her what was in the jewel box. Looking at the children’s     50    , upturned faces, she    51    at each child, and then    52    them to gather around her and sit on the grass. “Let me tell you a wonderful    53    ,” she whispered, “The jewel box is not a    54    box!”‎ ‎    The children’s eyes were big with    55    . The mother continued, “In reality, it is a    56    box of your heart. And everyone has one! Its    57    are the feelings of love, joy, peace, gratitude, and faith. It is an inner experience, and the treasure of knowing which    58    with you forever.”‎ ‎    The children asked many questions that day. Most of them never    59    the story of the jewel box, and appreciated it more as they    60    adulthood.‎ ‎41.A.valued     B.shared     C.predicted     D.desired 42.A.easy     B.selfish     C.young     D.proud 43.A.gatherings     B.associations    C.campaigns     D.revolutions 44.A.valueless     B.practical     C.valuable     D.successful 45.A.creativity     B.desire     C.performance     D.imagination 46.A.secure      B.firm     C.heavy     D.perfect 47.A.loaded     B.filled     C.connected     D.concerned 48.A.poor    B.happy     C.big     D.rich 49.A.enjoy     B.find     C.cover     D.indicate 50.A.simple     B.familiar     C.eager     D.funny 51.A.shouted     B.smiled     C.pointed     D.glared 52.A.asked     B.agreed     C.attracted    D.forced 53.A.aim     B.joke     C.secret     D.miracle 54.A.material     B.precious     C.right     D.special 55.A.sadness     B.expectation    C.doubt     D.embarrassment 56.A.field     B.money     C.treasure     D.room 57.A.effects    B.outcomes     C.problems     D.contents 58.A.cooperates     B.stays     C.communicates     ‎ D.accompanies 59.A.forgot     B.understood     C.told     D.guessed 60.A.went over     B.looked back    C.grew into     D.congratulated on 第四部分 写作(满分50分)‎ 第一节 语篇型语法填空 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（不多于3个词）或括号内单词正确形式填空。‎ ‎ Stephen Hawking, who tried      61    (explain) some of the most complicated questions of life while himself working under the shadow of a poor physical condition, has died at the age of 76.‎ ‎    He died    62    (peace) at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday. The UK’s Press Association reported his     63    (die), citing (引用)a spokesman for the family.‎ ‎    “Mr. Hawking and his contribution will be remembered forever, ” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said on Wednesday. “He was an outstanding scientist and a fighter who struggled against the disease and contributed greatly     64    mankind’s understanding of science”.‎ ‎       65     (bear) in Oxford, England on 8 January,1942,the British theoretical physicist     66    ( know) for his groundbreaking work with black holes and relativity, and was the author of several popular science books ,      67    (include )A Brief History of Time.‎ ‎     His    68     (child), Lucy, Robert and Tim, said: “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today. He was a great scientist and     69    extraordinary man,     70    work and legacy(遗产)will live on for many years.” They praised his courage and persistence and said his talent and humor inspired people across the world.‎ 第二节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)‎ 下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。‎ 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. 每句不超过两个错误；‎ ‎ 2. 每处错误及其修改均只限一词；‎ ‎ 3. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ Wechat is becoming increasing popular. The other day, when I was walking by a food shop, I notice an old woman buying some food. She didn’t pay in cash. Instead of, she paid with WeChat. WeChat payment is becoming more and more popular. Why do people like to use WeChat payment? The main reason is because it is simple and convenience. What we need to do are to take out the cellphone, scan the QR code and pay the goods we buy. We don’t have to carry wallets with me any longer. WeChat payment, that has changed the way we shop, is created by Chinese. We each should be proud of be a Chinese. It shows to the world that Chinese people are creative.‎ 第三节 ‎：书面表达（共25分）‎ 假定你是李华,你们学校将要举办“中华经典文学诵读比赛”(Chinese Classics Reciting Contest),你的英国好友Peter对中国文化很感兴趣,请你根据以下信息,给他写一封信,邀请他参加比赛。‎ 要点如下:‎ ‎1. 举办时间和地点;2. 朗诵内容与形式;3. 期待参与。‎ 注意:‎ ‎1. 词数:100左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3. 开头结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。‎ Dear Peter,‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 高二期中英语答案2018.4‎ 听力 1-5 ABBAC 6-10 ACBCB 11-15 CACAA 16-20 CBABC 阅读理解 21-23 ADC 24-27 ABCD 28-31 DACA 32-35 CABD 36-40 AEGBD 完型填空41-45 BCACD 46-50 ABDDC 51-55 BACAB 56-60 CDBAC ‎ 语法填空 61.to explain; 62. peacefully; 63.death; 64.to; 65.Born; ‎ ‎66.was known; 67. including; 68. children; 69. an; 70.whose 短文改错 ‎    Wechat is becoming popular. The other day, when I was walking by a food shop, I an old woman buying some food. She didn’t pay in cash. Instead of, she paid with WeChat. WeChat payment is becoming more and more popular. Why do people like to use WeChat payment? The main reason is it is simple and . What we need to do to take out the cellphone, scan the QR code and pay  the goods we buy. We don’t have to carry wallets with any longer. WeChat payment, has changed the way we shop, is created by Chinese. We each should be proud of a Chinese. It shows to the world that Chinese people are creative.‎ 书面表达 ‎ Dear Peter,‎ ‎    A Chinese Classics Reciting Contest will be hosted in my school. Knowing that you are really into Chinese culture, I'm writing to invite you to participate in it.‎ ‎    The contest will be held in the school lecture hall from 2:00 to 4:00 on the afternoon of April 15. All the competitors are required to read Chinese poems or essays within five minutes. Besides, the forms of the activity could be various, which involves reading or reciting on your own, in pairs or groups. The prizes will go to the top five students. I’m sure it would be great fun and beneficial to your language learning. Hope you can join us.‎ ‎    Looking forward to your early reply.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua