2017-2018学年河北省定州中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2017-2018学年河北省定州中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2017-2018 学年河北省定州中学高二上学期 期中考试英语试卷 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 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 colour does the man prefer? A. Brown. B. Black. C. Blue. 2. What is the woman going to do? A. See the doctor. B. Put on clothes. C. Go to bed. 3. What is the man doing? A. Visiting a company. B. Having a job interview. C. Making a telephone call. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The money. B. The football. C. The birthday. 5. What do we know about the woman? A. She is supportive. B. She is confident. C. She is active. 第二节（共 15 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，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 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。每段对话读或独白读 两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 8 题。 6. Where’s the man going? A. The street. B. The yard. C. The cinema. 7. Which turning should he take? A. The first on the left. B. The first on the right. C. The second on the left. 8. How will the man get there? A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bike. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至 11 题。 9. Where did Sara paint the pictures ? A. At home. B. In the kitchen. C. At school. 10. What colour are the trees in Sara’s picture ? A. Red. B. Blue. C. Green. 11. What are in the sky in Sara’s pictures? A. Trees. B. Planes. C. Sara’s father and trees. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 12 至 14 题。 12. What happened to the man ? A. He was given a prize. B. He lost his job. C. His boss gave him two weeks’ leave. 13. How did the man feel about his boss’s decision? A. He understood it very well. B. He thought it completely wrong. C. He didn’t understand it. 14. What was the man unable to do? A. Use a computer. B. Use a typewriter. C. Use a printer. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。 15. What is going to be in Liberty Park next week ? A. An art festival. B. A concert. C. A picnic. 16. How many artists will show their paintings? A. Two traditional painters. B. Two modern artists. C. Three best local artists. 17. What information do we know about the art exhibitions ? A. They start at the same place and time. B. They start at different places and time. C. They will show paintings from five foreign countries . 听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。 18. What did the speaker use to do for a living ? A. He ran a village shop. B. He worked on a farm. C. He worked at an advertising company. 19. What do we know about the speaker’s life in the past ? A. It was stressful. B. It was peaceful. C. It was boring. 20. What made the speaker change his lifestyle? A. The trouble with his family life. B. His desire to start his own business. C. His dream of living in a countryside. 二、阅读理解 Studies show that you may be lied to every day anywhere from 10 to 200 times. We say, “Nice song.” “Honey, you don’t look fat in that, no.” But another study showed that strangers lied three times within the first 10 minutes of meeting each other. We lie more to strangers than we lie to coworkers. Men lie eight times more about themselves than they do about other people. Women lie more to protect other people. If you’re married, you’re going to lie to your wife/ husband in one out of every 10 communications. If you’re unmarried, that number drops to three. But look, if at some point you got lied to, it’s because you agreed to get lied to. Truth about lying: lying’s a cooperative act. Not all lies are harmful. Sometimes we’re willing to get lied to for social dignity(尊严), maybe to keep a private secret. Lying is complex. It exists in our daily and business lives. We’re deeply disturbed by the truth. We explain it, sometimes for very good reasons, other times just because we don’t understand the gaps between ideals and realities in our lives. We’re against lying, but secretly we’re for it in ways that our society has practiced for centuries and centuries. It’s as old as breathing. It’s part of our culture and history. Think the stories from Dante, Shakespeare, the Bible, News of the World. Lying has great value to the evolution of human beings. Researchers have long known that the more intelligent the species, the more likely it is to lie. We humans like to become leaders. It starts really early. How early? Well, babies will pretend to cry, pause, wait to see who’s coming and then go right back to crying. One-year-olds learn hiding truth. Five-year-olds lie outright and try to control through flattery (奉承). Nine-year-olds, masters of covering up. So what do we do about lies? Well, there are steps we can take to guide our way through the bushes. Trained lie spotters (检测员) get to the truth 90% of the time. The rest of us, we’re only 54% right. There are clever liars and stupid liars, but there’re no real creative liars. While lying, we all make the same mistakes, and we all use the same techniques. 21．The passage tells us in the first paragraph that lying is very __________. A. harmful B. easy C. interesting D. common 22．Lying is complex because __________. A. people are for it as well as against it B. it is the whole part of great culture C. ancient stories are full of lies D. it is practiced by clever ones 23．According to the passage, a lie works when __________. A. the liar’s words are sweet enough B. someone gives the liar cooperation C. we are willing to lie for good reasons D. it is given to a complete stranger 24．What might the writer talk about in the following passage? A. How to become clever liars. B. How to avoid stupid lies. C. How to tell truth from lies. D. How to get through the bushes. If you want to slow aging, you might want to eat less. This finding is good news---if you were a mouse. The researchers studied mice, not people. John Price and other researchers studied two groups of mice. One group was able to eat as much as it wanted. The researchers limited what the mice in the other group ate. Their diet had 35 percent fewer calories than the first group of mice. Price says the mice with the diet restrictions were “more energetic and suffered fewer disease.” They were not just living longer but seemed to stay younger for a longer period of time. The researchers found that fewer calories slow down a natural mechanism in cells called ribosomes. Price explains that ribosomes are responsible for making important proteins in the cells. But with fewer calories, they slow down. This gives the cells more time to repair themselves. The researchers say ribosomes use from 10 to 20 percent of the cell’s energy to make those proteins. Price wrote that “because of this, it is impractical to destroy an entire ribosome” when it starts to break down. However, “repairing individual parts of the ribosome on a regular basis enables ribosomes to continue producing high quality proteins for longer than they would otherwise. This top quality production, in turn, keeps cells and the entire body functioning well.” Price said, “ribosome is a very complex machine, like a car.” They need “maintenance to replace the parts that wear out the fastest. When tires wear out,” he explained, “you don’t throw the whole car away and buy a new one. It costs less to replace the old tires.” “Food,” he said, “isn’t just material to be burned---it’s a signal that tells our body and cells how to respond.” Price said the findings help to explain how exactly our bodies age. And this may “help us make more educated decisions about what we eat.” 25．What can we know about the mice with limited calories from the study? A. They can keep healthy easily B. They need more energy to be active C. They can look younger than they are D. They will live a longer life like humans 26．What will happen to ribosomes if there are fewer calories? A. They will completely break down B. They make proteins in the cells slowly C. They will produce high quality proteins more D. They may need more time to repair themselves 27．Price explained the ribosomes’ role of repairing themselves by _________. A. telling a story B. listing basic data C. making comparisons D. experimenting on mice 28．What does the text mainly deal with? A. Food decides how long you live B. Can you slow down your aging process? C. Eating less may help you live longer D. Should your diet be reduced for your health? Holiday makers wanting to get away from the pressure of modern life might consider staying at a wooden hut in Sweden. The Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel is not for everyone. If you can’t even understand the idea of living without electricity, running water, or a modern toilet, then the charm of this place will probably not appeal to you. But for anyone trying to escape the pressure and busy life of the big city or take a break from the Internet and other modern devices, this place is a paradise(乐园). Located 1 km south of Skarsjon Beach, in the middle of a pristine Swedish forest, Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge consists of 12 wooden huts with nothing but two sheepskin-covered wooden beds, and a wood stove that uses wood cut by the guests themselves. Self-catering breakfast, lunch and dinner consist of items like spaghetti（通心粉）, tomato sauce, bread, fruit and eggs that tourists have to cook themselves over an outside fire; there is no shower, only a nearby spring and as for toilet, visitors are encouraged to go behind a tree, or visit one of the two sheds（棚子）. Adding to the charm of this place is the long coal-making tradition of Kolarbyn. Locals have been building these huts from wood and mud for over 400 years, and a few of them came up with the idea of recreating a few of them in the woods as an eco-lodge to keep tradition alive in the area. “People visit Kolarbyn lodges because they want to experience the nature and to test sleeping in the historical huts. They want to get away from the normal life,” the owner Andreas Ahlsen said. “The huts themselves are relatively small, as if they are too big , it will destroy the nature experience.” 29．Which of the following can best describe the Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel? A. Modern and luxurious B. Perfect and unique C. Cheap and appealing D. Simple and environmental-friendly 30．What can we infer about the life in the hotel? A. Living there is a hard experience for everyone B. The visit to the hotel means a challenge to many people C. It’s convenient though there is no modern equipment D. It’s kind of like living in paradise for the aged 31．What does the underlined word “them” refer to in Paragraph 4? A. Old traditions B. Local people C. Wooden huts D. Creative ideas 32．Why do people want to visit the Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel? A. To escape modern life B. To have a good sleep C. To compare rural and city life D. To experience poverty of locals 三、完形填空 One day, in New York, the employees of a big company returned from their lunch break and were greeted with a sign on the front door. The sign said, “Yesterday the person who had been hindering (阻碍) your ______ in this company passed away. We ______ you to join the funeral in the room that has been ______ in the gym.” At first, all the employees were sad to ______ that one of their colleagues had died, ______after a while they started getting ______ about who this person might be. The excitement ______ as the employees arrived at the gym to pay their last ______. Everyone wondered, “Who is this person that was hindering my growth? Well, ______he’s no longer here!” One by one the ______ got closer to the coffin and when they looked inside it, they ______became speechless. They stood over the coffin, _____ into silence, as if someone had ______ the deepest part of their soul. There was a mirror inside the coffin — everyone who looked inside it could see himself. There was also a ______ next to the mirror, ______“There is only one person who is capable to set _______ to your growth: it is YOU.” You are the only person who can revolutionize (变革) your ______. You are the only person who can ______ your happiness, realization and success. You are the only person who can help yourself. Your life does not change when others change. Your life changes when you change, when you go ______ your limiting beliefs and when you realize that you are the only one ______ for your life. 33．A. performance B. progress C. program D. process 34．A. demand B. allow C. invite D. advise[. 35．A. started B. prepared C. opened D. designed 36．A. find B. accept C. realize D. learn 37．A. but B. and C. so D. for 38．A. serious B. obvious C. curious D. nervous 39．A. appeared B. grew C. improved D. passed 40．A. admirations B. attentions C. appreciations D. respects 41．A. at least B. at last C. at present D. at once 42．A. friends B. managers C. employees D. citizens 43．A. quickly B. finally C. obviously D. suddenly[] 44．A. shocked B. depressed C. upset D. embarrassed 45．A. broken B. touched C. bothered D. removed 46．A. letter B. sign C. mark D. signal 47．A. told B. warning C. saying D. written 48．A. directions B. instructions C. targets D. limits 49．A. career B. luck C. life D. business 50．A. influence B. satisfy C. exchange D. approach 51．A. for B. upon C. over D. beyond[] 52．A. dependable B. responsible C. suitable D. valuable 四、七选五 Tips To Boost Your Confidence 53．Here are some solutions to boost your confidence in the long run. Always think positively We all have negative voices inside our head. 54．Start out slowly and push yourself to think of three good things about yourself every morning. 55． Take the time to look within yourself and asses what is possible to change and what is out of reach. It is important to focus on changing the things you have control over, because this is where you will see the most self-improvement. Make a list of three things that you would like to improve on and then under each item write a few bullet pints on how you will go about making this change. Focus on the small steps for signs of improvement. Make sure to focus on smaller victories. It is often harder for individuals to see their own self improvement when they are looking at the long term, but it is easier to pinpoint changes when you are focusing on daily accomplishments.56．Whatever it is makes sure you follow through and then acknowledge your achievements by making a list and posting it somewhere easily in view, because small steps always add up in the end. Stop comparing yourself to others. One of the most common pitfalls(陷阱)that humans are guilty of is comparing themselves with each other. It is important to remember that what appears on the surface is not always what is reality. If you feel like you are constantly overwhelmed by trying to keep up with others, make a marked effort to limit your usage of social media. 57． . A. Be realistic with what you can change. B. Try to understand body languages of others. C. Building confidence takes time and patience. D. Practice being award of how you hold yourself during the day. E. The good news is that we can change these voice to only say positive things instead F. Start small and have a daily goal of one instance where you practice defending yourself. G. You will be surprised with all the free time you have to do other things and best of all you will have a clear, more condiment self. 五、短文改错 58．假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号∧，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线＼划掉。 修改：在错词下面划一横线，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 处不计分。 This morning, I was jogging in the park while I caught sight of a wallet on a bench. Clear, someone had left it there in accident. I picked up and checked the contents. Inside it, I found some money or a card with a phone number. Believing that the owner would be worried, I immediately try the number. A man answered it in an anxious voice. Hearing that I had his wallet, he sighed with relief and told me he would come right away. Ten minutes late, the man arrived. After confirm he was the owner, I returned the wallet back to him. With his thumb up, he expressed his thank to me repeatedly. Seeing the smile on his face, I felt happy that I was able to help. 六、书面表达 59．假定你是李华，你校学生会在全校招募志愿者，为即将在你校举行的国际教育会议服务。 请用英文写一封邮件申请参加。主要内容包括： 1.写信目的； 2.自我介绍； 3.希望获准。 注意：1.词数 100 左右； 2.文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam, _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________ _____________________________________________________________________ With all my best regards. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 参考答案 一.听力：1--5 ACCBA 6--10 CABCC 11--15 CBCAA 16--20 CBCAA 21．D 22．A 23．B 24．C 25．A 26．B 27．C 28．C 29．D 30．B 31．C 32．A 33．B 34．C 35．B 36．D 37．A 38．C 39．B 40．D 41．A 42．C[] 43．D 44．A 45．B 46．B 47．C 48．D 49．C 50．A 51．D 52．B 53．C 54．E 55．A 56．F 57．G 58．1. while—when 2. Clear—Clearly 3. in—by 4. picked 后面加上 it 5. or--and 6. try—tried 7. late—later 8. confirm—confirming 9. 去掉 back 10. thank--thanks 59．Dear Sir or Madam, I’m writing to apply for the opportunity of being a volunteer you have advertised. In my opinion, voluntary work can not only help me enrich my knowledge and experience, but also can help the visitors from all over the world to know better about our school. I am good at English. In addition, in the past three years I have taken part in many social activities in which I performed well and gained rich experience. Furthermore, my interest and skill in communication and teamwork contribute to my application for the job. I would appreciate an interview at your convenience. I’m looking forward to hearing from you in the future. With all my best regards. Yours sincerely, Li Hua