1、- 1 -四川省广安第二中学校高 2017 级 2018 年春半期考试英语试题第 I 卷（选择题 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，从每题所给的 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 time is it now?A. 9:10. B. 9:50. C. 10:00. 2. What does the woman think of the weath
2、er?A. Its nice. B. Its warm. C. Its cold. 3. What will the man do?A. Leave his office. B. Give a lecture. C. Attend a meeting. 4. What is the womans opinion about the course?A. Too hard. B. Worth taking. C. Very easy. 5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Turn off the radio. B. Apologize to h
3、er. C. Speak louder.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. How long did Michael stay in China?A. Five days. B. One week. C. Two weeks. 7. Where did Michael go
4、 last year?A. Russia. B. Norway. C. India. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。- 2 -8. What food does Sally like?A. Chicken. B. Eggs. C. Fish.9. What are the speakers going to do?A. Order dishes. B. Go shopping. C. Cook dinner. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Where are the speakers?A. In a hospital. B. In the office. C.
5、At home. 11. When is the report due?A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Next Monday. 12. What does George suggest Stefanie do with the report?A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Sal
6、esman and customer. C. Homeowner and cleaner.14. What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer?A. One near a market. B. One without furniture. C. One with two bedrooms.15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment?A. $350. B. $400. C. $415. 16. Where is the apartment the speakers wo
7、uld like to see?A. On Lake Street. B. On Market Street. C. On South Street. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What percentage of the worlds tea exports go to Britain?A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%.18. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk? A. Tea with milk is healthy. B. Tea tastes much better
8、with milk.C. Most British people drink tea that way.19. Who suggests a price for each tea?- 3 -A. Tea tasters. B. Tea exporters. C. Tea companies.20. What is the speaker talking about?A. The life of tea tasters. B. Afternoon tea in Britain. C. The London Tea Trade Centre.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 40 分)第一节(共
9、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。APacific Science Center Guide Visit Pacific Science Centers Store Dont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visitThe store is located（位于） upst
10、airs in Building 3 right next to the Lase r Dome Hungry Our exhibits will feed your mind but what about your body？Our caf offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options，in addition to seasonal specialsThe caf is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Scienc
11、e Center closes Rental Information Lockers are available to store any belongings during your visitThe lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entranceID required Support Pacifi
12、c Science Center Since 1962，Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion（热情） for discovery and lifelong learning in science，math and technologyToday，Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3million people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events a
13、ll over Washington StateIts an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals，corporations，and other social organizationsVisit - 4 -pacificsciencecenter. org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center21. Where can you buy a souvenir at Pac
14、ific Science Center？ _ A. In Building 1 B. In Building 3 C. At the Laser Dome D. At the Denny Way entrance22. What does Pacific Science Center do for schools？ _ A. Train science teachers B. Distribute science booksC. Inspire scientific research D. Take science to the classroom23. What is the purpose
15、 of the last part of the text？ _ A. To encourage donations B. To advertise coming eventsC. To introduce special exhibits D. To tell about the Centers historyBThe meaning of silence varies among cultural groupsSilences may be thoughtful，or they may be empty when a person has nothing to sayA silence i
16、n a conversation may also show stubbornness，uneasiness，or worrySilence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable； therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap（间隙）with conversationPersons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a pe
17、rsons needs Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people，just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons doTherefore，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 listene
18、r to consider what has been said before continuingIn these cultures，silence is a call for reflectionOther cultures may use silence in other ways，particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of powerFor example，Russian ，French，and Spanish
19、persons may use silence to show - 5 -agreement between parties about the topic under discussionHowever，Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or herIn still another use，persons in Asian cultures may view si
20、lence as a sign of respect，particularly to an elder or a person in authorityNurses and other caregivers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencingNurses should recognize their own personal and cultural constructi
21、on of silence so that a patients silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarilyA nurse who understands the healing（治愈） value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures24. What does the author say about silenc
22、e in conversations？A. It implies anger. B. It promotes friendship.C. It is culturespecific. D. It is contentbased.25. 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.26. What does the author advise nurse
23、s to do about silence？A. Let it continue as the patient pleases. B. Break it while treating patients.C. Evaluate its harm to patients. D. Make use of its healing effects.27. What may be the best title for the text？A. Sound and Silence. B. What It Means to Be Silent.C. Silence to Native Americans. D.
24、 Speech Is Silver； Silence Is Gold.CMinutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater，employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cupsIt was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theaters 75-year historyThis - 6 -time，however，the cleanup was a little differ
25、entAs one group of workers carried out the rubbish，another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the buildings end The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theaterThough the movie is 30 years old，most of the 250 seats were filled
26、with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bye to the old buildingTheater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriateThe movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it imp
27、ossible for the Plaza to competeHe added that the theaters location（位置）was also a reason“This used to be the center of town，“he said“Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.“ Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum
28、and public meeting placeHowever，these plans were abandoned because of financial problemsBradford sold the building and land to a local development firm，which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked the doors for
29、 the last timeAfter 75 years the Plaza Theater has shown its last movieThe theater will be missed28. In what way was yesterdays clean up at the Plaza special？ _ A. It made room for new equipment B. It signaled the closedown of the theaterC. It was done with the help of the audience D. It marked the
30、75th anniversary of the theater29. Why was The Last Picture Show put on？ _ A. It was an all-time classic B. It was about the history of the townC. The audience requested it. D. The theater owner found it - 7 -suitable30. What will probably happen to the building？ _ A. It will be repaired B. It will
31、be turned into a museumC. It will be knocked down D. It will be sold to the city government31. What can we infer about the audience？ _ A. They are disappointed with Bradford B. They are sad to part with the old theaterC. They are supportive of the city officials D. They are eager to have a shopping
32、centerDI would always remember that dayWhen I was 14，all I wanted was a unique necklace with my name carvedIt was the “in“ thing and it seemed every girl except me had oneOn my 15th birthday, my Mum gave me a beautiful necklace with my initials（姓名首字母）carved into it. I was in heaven. What made it eve
33、n more special was that it was about the only thing that wasnt being “replaced“ Wed been burnt out in fires that swept through our area earlier that year and had lost everything-so most of the “new“ stuff（东西）we got was really just to replace what wed lostBut not my necklaceMy necklace was new Then，o
34、nly one month later，I lost itI took it off before bed and it was missing in the morningI was sad and searched everywhere for itBut it seemed to have disappearedEventually，I gave up and stopped looking for itAnd two years later，we sold the house and moved away Years passed，and a couple of moves later
35、，I was visiting my parents when Mum told me that she had something for meIt wasnt my birthday，nor was it Easter or Christmas or any other giftgiving occasionMum noticed my questioning look“Youll recognize this one.“ she said, smiling Then she handed me a small ring boxI took it from her and opened i
36、t to - 8 -find my beautiful necklace inside The family who had bought our house 13 years earlier had recently decided to do some redecorations，which included replacing the carpetsWhen they pulled the carpet up in my old bedroom，they found the necklaceAs it had my initials carved into it，they realize
37、d who owned the necklaceTheyd had it professionally cleaned up by a jeweler before sending it to my motherAnd it still fits me32. The underlined word “in“ in the first paragraph probably means“ _ “A. available B. fashionable C. practical D. renewable33. When she got the necklace back，the writer was
38、about _ A. 30 years old B. 28 years old C. 15 years old D. 14 years old34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？ _ A. The writer lost her necklace in the morning when she took it offB. The writer never stopped looking for her necklaceC. The writers ring was cleaned up by the new h
39、ouse ownerD. The writers family moved several times during her growth35. What would be the best title for the passage？ _ A. My New Necklace B. Lost and Replaced C. Lost and Found D. A Beautiful Necklace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。Youve been told a hundred time
40、s that exercise is good for your health. (36) Here are four benefits that you can get from just a little daily exercise.(37) Do you feel a bit more clear after good daily exercise? Not only is your brain getting more energy and oxygen, but many studies have shown that exercise can help you remember
41、and learn things better. Of course, an intense exercise right before a big exam could leave you more tired than smart - but the two are still undoubtedly linked.- 9 -You will become more confident. (38) Through exercising, you will feel more accomplished and social (if you work out at a gym). Even i
42、f you dont see immediate results in your body, the effort will make you feel better - and a bit of confidence can go a long way.You will live longer. Its no secret that healthy living will keep you alive longer. One study found that exercise improves life expectancy as much as quitting smoking. (39)
43、 And just a bit of regular exercise can slow the process for a while.You will sleep better. If you ever have trouble falling asleep at night, it is a good way to solve this problem with regular exercise. The National Sleep Foundation says that regular exercise can help you sleep better. (40) If you
44、exercise too closely to bedtime, it can actually have the opposite effect! Luckily, you can choose other good ways to fill up that pre-bed relaxation time.A. You will be happier.B. You will improve your memory.C. It is really true that sitting all day is killing you.D. Both of these are important pa
45、rts of losing weight.E. Its true, and its good for a lot more than just losing weight or building muscle.F. Obviously, exercise can improve your appearance which can improve confidence.G. The best time to exercise is in the morning or in the afternoon, rather than before bed.第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分 45 分
46、)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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项。The other day I was talking to a stranger on the bus, he told me that he had a good (41) in Chicago and he wondered if，by any chance，I (42) to know himFor a moment，I thought he might be (43)，but I could tell from the express
47、ion on his face that he was notHe was (44)I felt like saying that it - 10 -was ridiculous (荒唐可笑的) to (45) that out of all the millions of people in Chicago I could possibly have ever bumped（碰到） into his friendBut， (46)，I just smiled and reminded him that Chicago was a very (47) cityHe nodded，and I t
48、hought he was going to be content to drop the subject and talk about something elseBut I was wrongHe was silent for a few minutes，and then he (48) to tell me all about his friendHis friends main (49) in life seemed to be tennisHe was an excellent tennis player，and he (50) had his own tennis court（网球
49、场） There were a lot of people with swimming (51)，but there were only two people with private tennis court； his friend in Chicago was one of them I told him that I knew several (52) like that，including my brother，who was doctor in CaliforniaHe (53) that maybe there were more private courts in the country，than he (54) but he did not know of any othersThen he asked me
