1、2018 届福建省东山第二中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题2017.11本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。共 150 分。考试时间 120 分钟。第卷(三部分，共 100 分)第一部分：听力理解(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，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
2、 C。1. What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Do some exercise. B. Go shopping. C. Wash her clothes.2. Why does the woman call the man?A. To cancel a flight. B. To make an apology. C. To put off a meeting. 3. How much more does David need for the car?A. $ 5,000. B. $20,000. C. $25,000.4. What is Ja
3、ne doing?A. Planning a tour. B. Calling her father. C. Asking for leave.5. How does the man feel?A. Tired. B. Dizzy. C. Thirsty. 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. Wh
4、at does Jack want to do?A. Watch TV. B. Play outside. C. Go to the zoo.7. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home. B. In a cinema. C. In a supermarket.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8. What does Richard do?A. Hes a newsman. B. Hes a manager. C. Hes a researcher.9. Where is Richard going ne
5、xt week?A. Birmingham. B. Mexico City. C. Shanghai.10. What will the speakers do tomorrow?A. Eat out together. B. Visit a university. C. See Professor Hayes.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. School friends. B. Teacher and student. C. Librarian and l
6、ibrary user.12. Why does Jim suggest Mary buy the book?A. Its sold at a discount price. B. Its important for her study. C. Its written by Professor Lee.13. What will Jim do for Mary?A. Share his book with her. B. Lend her some money. C. Ask Henry for help.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。14. Where does Stella
7、 live?A. In Memphis B. In Boston C. In St. Louis 15. What would Peter and his family like to do on Beale Street?A. Visit a museum B. Listen to music C. Have dinner 16. What kind of hotel does Peter prefer?A. A big one. B. A quiet one. C.A modern one. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. How many lab sessions
8、 will the students have every week?A. One B. Two C. Three18. What are the students allowed to wear in the lab?A. Long scarves B. Loose clothes C. Tennis shoes19. Why should the students avoid mixing liquid with paper?A. It may cause a fire B. It may create waste C. It may produce pollution20. What d
9、oes the speaker mainly talk about?A. Grades the student will receive B. Rules the students should follow C. Experiments the students will do.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AMelbourne，AustraliaMelbourne is a hotspot travel destinati
10、on, and its easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life.Why its a great choice：Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an Englishspeaking country, you wont be faced with any language barriers. Melb
11、ourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!ThailandThailand is great for solo travelersperhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.Why its a great choice:Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel h
12、otspot, there are plenty of chances to meet other likeminded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer，from the party central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical(热带的) jungle.Hong Kong，Chin
13、aHong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen(禅) Moments”, such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.Why its a great choice：Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If youre not welltraveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language ba
14、rriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start，as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.Bali，IndonesiaBali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.The combination of friendly people and splendid visual culture has made Bali number one tourist attraction.Why its so gr
15、eat：you wont be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and youre sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantasticif you like
16、 monkeys，anyway.21. What do the four places have in common according to the text?A. Theyre cheap to travel around. B. They offer good spas and yoga.C. Theyre great for solo travelers. D. Therere no language barriers.22. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?A.Thailand.
17、B. Melbourne，Australia.C. Hong Kong，China. D. Bali，Indonesia.23. What type of writing is this text?A. A travel guide. B. A business report.C. A travel journal. D. A press advertisement.BAround four years ago, I received a call from the principal of our school as to the “Parents View” talk the next m
18、orning. He asked me to speak to the group. After the call, my whole body became feverish and panicky. The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years. The whole night, I could not sleep with many ominous apprehensions in mind. One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell h
19、im that I could not come. Finally, I gathered some courage. I thought, “If I miss this opportunity, surely the school will never invite me again to any of their programs.”I reached the school in time. Before my turn came, my whole body was trembling. When my turn came and I started speaking, my hear
20、tbeat increased and my mouth went dry. I wasnt even able to read the written speech properly. I was not aware of where I was standing and what I was reading. That was the day when I realized my biggest weakness, Public Speaking.After my speech, I met with the principal and explained what happened to
21、 me. He told me that this happens to everyone. Even great speaker, faced the same things when they started. He suggested that I come again next time.Around one month later, I was invited to refer to a topic on Motivation. This time I was feeling comfortable. My speech was not only appreciated by the
22、 principal as well as the teachers, because I was able to get my idea across to them. They encouraged and praised my efforts.After delivering successfully, I became more confident. I said to myself, “If I can speak in front of such a learned audience, like the principal who educates others, I can no
23、w speak in front of others too.”I started delivering lectures in my plant, on various topics like Self Motivation, Personality Development, Personal Excellence, Spoken English and Presentation Skills. This has become a passion for me. I learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to t
24、ake the first step. 24. The author had bad feelings before the speech because_.A. he feared he couldnt perform it properly. B. he had got a high fever before thatC. he regretted accepting the invitation D. he disliked the idea of giving a lecture25. What does the underlined part “ominous apprehensio
25、ns” in the first paragraph mean?A. Unlucky opportunities. B. Curious views. C. Negative ideas. D. Happy comments.26. What can we conclude from the passage?A. Nothing is to be got without pains but poverty.B. Knowledge makes humble, ignorance makes proud. C. Necessity is the mother of invention. D. A
26、 journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. 27. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Public Speaking Makes a Man Embarrassed. B. Principal Provides the Best Chances.C. Practice Makes a Man a Better SpeechmakerD. Spoken English Develops in Malting Speeches. CBorn pr
27、ematurely in 1996 at six and a half months，David Lai shouldnt have survived，but to everyones surprise，he did. He describes the beginning of his life in Hangzhou as“being dragged back from the shadow of death”He received oxygen for his lungs，but oxygen toxicity (毒性)cost him his sight.Davids blindness
28、 meant he could only play with toys that produced sounds. On his third birthday，he received a toy electronic keyboard. Gradually he learned to play the music stored in it. Later that year，after hearing a popular song on the radio several times，he played it. It was then that his dad realized his musi
29、cal ability.David remembers his first encounter with “a giant that could sing”What giant？A real piano！He took piano lessons for several years，starting at age 4.When David was 8，his piano teacher accompanied him and his dad to Beijing，where David played for Professor Zhou Guangren. This well-known mu
30、sic professor at the Central Conservatory of Music stated that David had a strong gift and good sense for music. But he had bad technical skills.Davids dad asked Professor Zhou if David should continue pursuing a musical career. She answered that if he received professional training, yes. She offere
31、d to find him a teacher in Beijing. So after a years preparation，the family moved, and David became a student of Mao Dongli and remains so today.David also attended the Beijing School for the Blind, graduating last June. He then took the college entrance exam，becoming the first fully blind person in
32、 Beijing to pass. David now studies at the Central Conservatory of Music in BeijingChinas top music institution.Besides music, David loves English！He was 7 when his neighbor gave him her old English cassettes. Fascinated by the sounds，he learned the words and dialogues without knowing their meaning.
33、 The neighborhood kid later explained them to him.In Beijing, he listened to English on the bus. Native English speakers nearby encouraged him to speak English, and slowly he began！He also learned from all Studio Classroom radio programs and continues to do so today.The future is indeed bright for t
34、his gifted and passionate young man.28. Which toy can be the best present for David Lai when he was a small child?A. A ball that he can kick. B. A toy car that can run very fast.C. A toy drum that can make sounds. D. A toy gun that can shoot soft bullets.29. David was encouraged to continue his musi
35、cal career if he could .A. play a song after hearing it several timesB. receive professional instructions on technical skillsC. move to Beijing and speak good EnglishD. pass the college entrance exam30. We can learn from this passage that David Lai .A. had many disabled classmates in middle schoolB.
36、 is learning piano from Professor Zhou Guangren in college nowC. is the first to enter Chinas top music institutionD. has a bright future due to his good English31. Whats the text mainly about?A. David Lais achievements in music. B. David Lais childhood life.C. David Lais musical talent. D. David La
37、is learning experience.DThe meaning of silence varies among cultural groups. Silences may be thoughtful，or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness，uneasiness，or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomf
38、ortable；therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap(间隙) with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a persons needs.Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people，just as some traditi
39、onal Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore，when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops，what may be implied(暗示) is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these cultures，silence is a call for reflection.Other cultures may us
40、e silence in other ways，particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example，Russian，French，and Spanish persons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However，Mexicans may use sil
41、ence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use，persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect，particularly to an elder or a person in authority.Nurses and other caregivers need to be aware
42、 of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patients silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who u
43、nderstands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.32. What does the author say about silence in conversations?A. It implies anger. B. It promotes friendship.C. It is culturespecific. D. It is contentbased.3
44、3. Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought?A. The Chinese. B. The French.C. The Mexicans. D. The Russians.34. What does the author advise nurses to do about silence?A. Let it continue as the patient pleases.B. Break it while treating patients.C. Evaluate its
45、harm to patients.D. Make use of its healing effects.35. What may be the best title for the text?A. Sound and SilenceB. What It Means to Be SilentC. Silence to Native AmericansD. Speech Is Silver；Silence Is Gold第二节: (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 l0 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.True fri
46、ends are rare to come by these days. Even if you believe youve connected with someone, _36_？And often you will find that someone who you thought you could trust may have let you down. There are ways you can know if a friendship is true and how you can hold onto that friend.A true friend is someone w
47、ho will be there for you no matter what happens. Through good times and bad times, _37_. They will accept you for who you are without trying to change you, and they will be there to help you grow in new ways.Trust is another important aspect. A true friend will keep your secrets. They will be honest
48、 and be someone you can depend on. They will listen and be someone you know you can talk things over with, _38_.Friendship is a twoway street though. To find true friends and keep them, _39_. Be there for them in their hard times and share the good times with them. Be someone your friends can depend on as well
