2017-2018学年湖南省株洲市第十八中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2017-2018学年湖南省株洲市第十八中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

‎2017-2018学年湖南省株洲市第十八中学高二上学期期中考试 英语试题 命题人 向 丹 审题人 罗 婷 时量：120分钟 总分：150分 第I卷（共100分）‎ 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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. Which colors does the man like? ‎ A. Red and yellow. B. Green and yellow. C. Blue and red.‎ ‎2. When will the speakers leave for the airport? ‎ A. At 7:00. B. At 9:30. C. At 11:00.‎ ‎3. What will the weather be like tomorrow? ‎ A. Cloudy. B. Warm. C. Clear.‎ ‎4. What meal is the man serving?‎ A. Breakfast. B. Lunch. C. Supper.‎ ‎5. Where does the conversation probably take place? ‎ A. At a car factory. B. At an ad company. C. At a newspaper office.‎ 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，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What has the man already packed? ‎ A. A pair of shoes. B. Some clothes. C. A camera.‎ ‎7. What is the man preparing for? ‎ A. A camping trip. B. A trip abroad. C. A visit to his grandpa’s house.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What does the man want to do? ‎ A. Buy a new pet. B. Take a business trip. C. Order some dog food.‎ ‎9. Who will help the man? ‎ A. Ms. Smith. B. Mr. Graham. C. The woman.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Why did the woman lose her job? ‎ A. She did something wrong.‎ B. Her company wasn’t making enough money.‎ C. She wasn’t at work for a month.‎ ‎11. How is the woman paying her bills? ‎ A. Her husband pays for them.‎ B. She has some savings.‎ C. She has a part-time job.‎ ‎12. What does the man suggest the woman do? ‎ A. Try a different job.‎ B. Find a job similar to her old one.‎ C. Apply for unemployment benefits.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. How does the man feel about Tina? ‎ A. He likes her a lot.‎ B. He thinks she’s unfriendly.‎ C. He wants to know her better.‎ ‎14. What is one thing Tina likes? ‎ A. Taking photos. B. Going hiking. C. Watching old films.‎ ‎15. What does the man want to do tomorrow?‎ A. Go to a cafe. B. See a movie. C. Go to the park.‎ ‎16. Who will the woman first see tomorrow evening? ‎ A. Tina. B. The man. C. Her mother.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. Who might the speaker be? ‎ A. A student. B. A reporter. C. A professor.‎ ‎18. What is the students’ favorite form of entertainment?‎ A. Playing sports. B. Listening to music. C. Going out with friends.‎ ‎19. Which activity surprised the speaker? ‎ A. Shopping. B. Watching TV. C. Seeing films.[来源:Z,xx,k.Com]‎ ‎20. Which activity is the least popular?‎ A. Joining clubs. B. Seeing dramas. C. Watching sports.‎ 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题; 每小题2分,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。‎ A Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.‎ The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain Built in 1997, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of the newest in the world. It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a travelers’ desired destination. The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.‎ The Louvre in Paris, France Probably the most famous Louvre also holds the most famous painting in the world, the MonaLisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small, but mysterious painting of the smiling woman. But, the Louvre is much more than a home to the MonaLisa. The Louvre is more popular each year than any other museum in the world.‎ The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, America Just opened in its new downtown location in 2012, the Barnes Foundation is particular in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man’s private collection. Dr. Albert C. Barnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and collected, among others, the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.‎ The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy Walking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time. The building itself is a beautiful palace like structure with frescoes(湿壁画) decorating the ceilings and walls. Viewers are bowled over (印象深刻) by the works by Botticelli, such as TheBirthofVenus. Classic artworks from nearly 1,000 years ago describe religious events of the time.‎ ‎21. Which of the following is the most popular?‎ A. The Uffizi Gallery. B. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.‎ C. The Barnes Foundation. D. The Louvre.‎ ‎22. What makes the Barnes Foundation particular?‎ A. Its structure.　 B. Its location C. Its collection.. D. Its history.‎ ‎23. What type of writing is this text?‎ A. An activity poster B. A travel guide.‎ C. An art show review. D.An exhibition announcement.‎ ‎ ‎ B My shoe lesson number one.‎ ‎ Back in my days as a salesman, I was on my way to deliver a speech in Newfoundland. Sitting comfortably in the airplane seat, I tensely broke out in a cold sweat as I realized I had left my dress shoes at home. I was wearing runningshoes for an important speech.‎ ‎ I knew I could buy a new pair when I landed. Too late; the stores were already closed. What about in the morning? No, the next day was Sunday and my speech was scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Ninety seconds later, however, my cold sweat has been replaced with a single idea.‎ ‎ The next morning, I began my speech, “You might be wondering why I am wearing running shoes today. Well, it’s about this request here. When I’m done speaking, I’ll be running door to door and I want every one of you to come running ‎ with me, too.” My little “goof-up” became a clever demonstration(示范) of action speaking louder than words.‎ My shoe lesson number two.‎ ‎ My brother was getting married. We had just witnessed the signing of the papers at their house, and they were rushing over to another place for the ceremony. As we locked up their house, my wife’s shoes broke. So off to the nearest shoe store we flew. We knew they would wait for us before starting the ceremony. What we did not know was how long they would wait.‎ That day, my wife performed amiracle(奇迹) that no other woman had done before or since. She went into the store and came out just five minutes later with the perfect pair of shoes.‎ ‎ Perhaps the most important lesson here is that, contrary/opposite to popular belief, the shoe does not make the man/woman. But the lack(缺乏) of shoes can surely build character.‎ ‎24. Upon thinking of his shoes on the plane, the author felt ____________ .‎ ‎ A. proud B. delighted C. encouraged D. panicky and tense ‎ 25. What does the underlined part “goof-up” probably mean?‎ ‎ A. Image B. Mistake C. Success D. Present ‎26. Before entering the shoe store, the author thought it ____________ .‎ ‎ A. strange to be in trouble for a second time ‎ B. a great pity to have to miss his brother’s wedding ‎ C. important to test the quality of a new pair of shoes ‎ D. unlikely for his wife to finish shopping in a short time ‎27. What’s the message the author shows in the text?‎ ‎ A. Emergencies can help shape our character. ‎ B. You can never judge a person by his looks.‎ ‎ C. It’s hard to change our character overnight.‎ ‎ D. Never buy shoes without trying them on first.‎ ‎ C Why is pink orpurple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?‎ The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while ‎ for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils(灾祸).‎ People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environments have been found to have fewer stomach aches.‎ Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites(食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.‎ Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.‎ The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.‎ ‎28. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their ____________ .‎ A. cultural values B. commercial purposes C. personal experiences D. physical reactions to the color ‎29. Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?‎ A. To relax people physically. ‎ B. To increase people’s appetites.‎ C. To encourage people to make a purchase.‎ D. To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.‎ ‎30. What color might help lose weight according to the text?‎ A. Red B. Green. C. Blue. D. Purple.‎ ‎31. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?‎ A. Colors and Human Beings B. The Cultural Meaning of Color C. Colors and Personal Experiences D. The Meaning and Function of Color D A lazy Susan is an addition to a table that is designed to assist in moving food from one person to another while dining. This is achieved through the use of a turntable(转盘), which usually moves the food in a circle when it is pushed by those at the table. In this way, the food never has to be picked up and passed around the table. Instead, it remains in place on the lazy Susan.‎ A lazy Susan may also be a part of a kitchen cabinet(橱柜). In this sense, the lazy Susan is a type of shelving unit within the cabinet that is able to turn around its axis(轴心). One may turn the lazy Susan in order to find certain goods in storage. From the outside, a lazy Susan appears to be two cabinets that are located at a right angle(直角) to each another. When one of these cabinets is pushed, however, both doors move and the lazy Susan is revealed inside.‎ It is believed that Thomas Jefferson invented the lazy Susan in the 18th century, though it was called “dumbwaiter” at that time. It is said that Jefferson invented the lazy Susan because his daughter complained she was always served last at table and, as a result, never found herself full when leaving the table. Others believe that Thomas Edison was the inventor, as he is believed to have invented the turntable for his phonograph(留声机). The turntable may have developed into the lazy Susan later.‎ Regardless of who invented it, it wasn’t until 1917 that the term “lazy Susan” was used in an advertisement for the invention. In Britain, however, the term “dumbwaiter” is still used rather than “lazy Susan”. The reason for the naming of it is still a mystery. One theory is that it was named after either Jefferson’s or Edison’s daughter, both of whom were named Susan.‎ ‎32. What is a “lazy Susan”?‎ A. A waitress B. A cabinet C. A table D. A convenient tool ‎ ‎33. According to those who believed Thomas Jefferson invented the lazy Susan, ____________ .‎ A the lazy Susan didn’t exist until the 18th century B. his daughter was very lazy C. Thomas Edison was his friend ‎ D. Thomas Edison didn’t invent the phonograph ‎34. We can learn from the last paragraph that ____________ .‎ A. the lazy Susan can work by itself B. the lazy Susan was named after Thomas Edison’s daughter C. the lazy Susan was invented in Britain D. how the lazy Susan got its name remains unknown ‎35. The writer wrote the passage mainly to ____________ .‎ A. discuss how the lazy Susan was named B. teach us how to make a lazy Susan C. tell us what a lazy Susan is and its origin D. introduce Thomas Edison’s inventions 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。‎ Rules on how to be a fit kid Being fit is a way of saying a person; a person eats well, gets a lot of physical exercise, and has a healthy weight. 36 If you’re a kid who wants to be fit, here are three rules to live by. ‎ ‎1. Eat a variety of foods.‎ You may have a favorite food, but the best choice is to eat a variety. 37 Taste new foods and old ones you haven’t tried for a while. Some foods, such as green vegetables, are more pleasing the older you get. Shoot for at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day—two fruits and three vegetables.‎ ‎2. 38 ‎ What does it feel like to be full? When you’re eating, notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full. Sometimes, people eat too much because they don’t notice when they need to stop eating. 39 And over a period of time, overeating can lead to unhealthy weight gain.‎ ‎3. Limit screen time What’s screen time? It’s the amount of time you spend watching TV or DVD, playing video games, and using the computer. The more time you spend on these sitting-down activities, the less time available for active stuff, like basketball, bike riding and swimming. 40 ‎ These rules aren’t magic. However, follow them most of the time and you can become a fit kid sooner or later.‎ A. Drink water and milk.‎ B. Try to spend no more than 2 hours a day on screen time.‎ C. Eating too much can make you feel uncomfortable.‎ D. If you eat different foods, you’re more likely to get the nutrients your body needs.‎ E. Listen to your body.‎ F. Ask your parents to help you do your favorite activities regularly.‎ G. There’re a lot of discussions these days about fit kids.[来源:.Com]‎ 第三部分： 语言知识运用 （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，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。‎ My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a yard with a lot of 41 . Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks, just to add some 42 to the area. ‎ Last summer, I found a tiny little 43 in the yard that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didn’t plant it and Denise said she didn’t either. We decided to let it 44 growing until we could find out what it was.‎ Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the 45 plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to 46 the weeds(杂草) around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something 47 . The sunflower had not 48 where I saw it begin. It actually had begun under a big 49 and grown under and around it to reach the 50 .‎ That’s when I 51 that if a tiny little sunflower didn’t let a big rock stand in its 52 of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing. If we 53 ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we 54 to go and get what we need for growth.‎ We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the 55 to achieve our goals. Like the 56 , it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had 57 in itself that it would succeed. Stand tall like the sunflower and be 58 who and what we are, then the environment will begin to 59 us. We will find a way to go under or 60 any “rocks” in order to reach our goals.‎ ‎41. A. flowers B. rocks C. insects D. vegetables ‎42. A. water B. color C. fertilizer D. shape ‎43. A. weed B. seed C. plant D. rock ‎ ‎44. A. continue B. stop C. improve D. escape ‎45. A. weak B. strange C. lonely D. pretty ‎46. A. remove B. tend C. watch D. collect ‎47. A. wonderful B. terrible C. valuable D. unusual ‎48. A. passed B. started C. left D. died ‎49. A. tree B. table C. wall D. rock ‎ ‎50. A. air B. top C. sun D. house ‎51. A. realized B. doubted C. regretted D. hoped ‎52. A. place B. way C. course D. process ‎53. A. fill in B. put in C. worry about D. believe in ‎54. A. forget B. hate C. aim D. wait ‎55. A. ability B. wish C. plan D. idea ‎56. A. sunflower B. yard C. home D. summer ‎ ‎57. A. energy B. virtue C. faith[ D. courage 源 ‎58. A. aware of B. proud of C. afraid of D. tired of ‎59. A. affect B. support C. upset D. forgive ‎60. A. around B. into C. through D. from 第II卷（50分）‎ 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面的材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个词)或括号内单词的适当形式。‎ ‎ My aim in life is to save the environment for future generations. I want 61.______ (become) an environmental consultant after I graduate. Too many people think that pollution can’t be 62._______(stop) if we want the country to develop. But that is not true. We can cut back on dangerous and dirty waste from factories. Even though a factory produces 63.________ large quantity of goods, it does not mean that it has to pump a lot of pollution into the environment.‎ ‎ I want to teach people 64._______(buy) the products 65._______ have been recycled, as well. This is much better for the environment, because it 66._______(mean) we do not need to cut down as many trees. Companies and businesses can still operate, but the earth will not have to suffer.‎ ‎ There is no doubt that we also have a problem with population. The number of people in the world keeps 67._______(grow), and 68._______(our) are producing more rubbish and using up more raw materials. What if they run out? I am confident that 69. ________ we are all willing to work together, we can overcome these challenges and keep the earth clean and 70.________(health)‎ 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。每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。‎ Our government is build a “harmonious society” now. It is our duty to work hard to achieve this goals. First of all, we should love our motherland, caring about the development of our hometowns and take an active part our school’s activities. Secondly, we should respect the old and love the young, included our parents and teachers. They should also unite the students around us and help each other. Above all, we must be honestly and reliable in our daily life. Last but not least, we should try our best to saving energy and protect against our natural environment. Let’s start right now and spares no effort to do a little bit every day!‎ 第二节书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假设你是李华，你的好友王丽，一名高二学生，在最近的一次考试中成绩下滑，她对来年的学考过关很担心，不敢面对父母和老师，请你用英语给她写封信，给出你的建议。‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右；‎ 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎ ‎ 英语参考答案 第一部分：听力(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)‎ ‎1—5 BBCBC 6—10 CACAB 11—15 AABCA 16—20 CACAB 第二部分：阅读理解 (共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分)‎ ‎21—23 DCB 24—27 DBDA 28—31 ACCD 32—35 DADC 36—40 GDECB 第三部分：语言知识运用(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)‎ ‎41—45 BBCAB 46—50 ADBDC 51—55 ABDCA 56—60 ACBBA 第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)‎ ‎61. to become 62. stopped 63. a 64. to buy 65. that/ which ‎66. means 67. growing 68. we 69.if/when/whenever 70.healthy ‎ 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)‎ Our government is build a “harmonious society” now. It is our duty to work hard to achieve this goals. First of all, we should love our motherland, caring about the development of our hometowns and take an active part∧our school’s activities. Secondly, we should respect the old and love the young, included our parents and teachers. They should also unite the students around us help each other. Above all, we must be honestly and reliable in our daily life. Last but not least, we should try our best to saving energy and protect against our natural environment. Let’s start right now and spares no effort to do a little bit every day!‎ ‎71 building 72 goal 73 care 74 in 75 including ‎76 We 77 honest 78 save 79 against 80 spare