1、12017-2018学年第二学期期中考试高一年级英语试题2018.5本试卷共 10页，三大题, 满分 150分。考试用时 120分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生首先检查答题卡是否整洁无缺损，监考教师分发的考生信息条形码是否正确； 之后务必用 0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔在答题卡指定位置填写自己的学校、姓名和考生号，同时，将监考教师发放的条形码正向准确粘贴在答题卡的贴条形码区，请保持条形码整洁、不污损。2选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。不按要求填涂的，答案无效。3非选择题必须用 0.5毫米黑色字迹的签
2、字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上，请注意每题答题空间，预先合理安排；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第 I卷注意事项：1答第 I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分 单项选择（共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分）1. She did nothing _ at the photo.A. but
3、look B. but to look C. except to look D. except looking2. The teacher told them _ make so much noise.2A. dont B. not C. will not D. not to3. Tell him _ the window.A. to shut not B. not to shut C. to not shut D. not shut4. They knew her very well. They had seen her _ up from childhood.A. grow B. grew
4、 C. was growing D. to grow5. John was made _ the truck for a week as a punishment.A. to wash B. washing C. wash D. to be washing6. Last summer, I took a course on _.A. how to make dresses B. how dresses be madeC. how to be made dresses D. how dresses to be made7. He doesnt know _ to stay or not.A. w
5、hether B. if C. either D. if he will8. Its freezing outside. You _ put on your overcoat.A. had better to B. had better C. would better D. would better to9. Smoking, _ is a bad habit, is, however, popular. A. that B. which C. it D. though 10. The place _ interested me most was the Childrens Palace. A
6、. which B. where C. what D. in which 11. Do you know the man _? A. whom I spoke B. to who spoke C. I spoke to D. that I spoke 12.This is the hotel _last month. A. which they stayed B. at that they stayed C. where they stayed at D. where they stayed 13. Great changes have taken place since then in th
7、e factory _we are working. 3A. where B. that C. which D. there 14. Can you lend me the book _the other day? A. about which you talked B. which you talked C. about that you talked D. that you talked 15. The pen _he is writing is mine. A. with which B. in which C. on which D. by which第二部分 阅读理解（共 20小题；
8、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 A、B、C 和 D中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AVolunteering abroad is a great way to help others, improve your skills and become a more confident, independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad, here are some places to go.AustraliaIf you s
9、eek a life on the beach, in a great climate with friendly people, Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays, it will be a very popular option.BrazilThis vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especi
10、ally popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the worlds largest rainforest in Brazil, of which huge part is in danger, there are lots of different jobs you can do.KenyaKenya is the destination for those seeking an Africa
11、n experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages (孤儿院) or with local children living in slums (贫民窟). There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because 4many people live in poverty, so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community, Kenya should be at the top of your l
12、ist.Costa RicaGolden sandy beaches, clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size, you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological
13、 work, so if you want to look after turtles on the beach, Costa Rica could be just the place for you16. Where will you go if you want to do some research about some rare trees?A. Australia. B. Kenya. C. Brazil. D. Costa Rica.17. It can be inferred that volunteers in Kenya mainly work with _.A. anima
14、ls B. plants C. the elderly D. children18. What will you do if you choose to go to Costa Rica?A. To work with animals on the beach. B. To surf with children in the water.C. To take care of trees in the forests. D. To look after children who have lost their parents.BMy dear grandchildren Charlie and
15、Mary,Your mother Rachel has expected me to write down some advice for you. Here are some important things that Ive learnt about life. Wish they could help you more or less. Hold on to your dreams no matter how difficult they are or how “different” they may seem to others. Just do it! The worst thing
16、 in life is to look back and say, “I would have .; I could have .; I should have.” Make a “Life List” of all those things you want to do such as travelling to places, learning a skill, mastering a language or meeting someone special. Dont say “Ill do it tomorrow”. There is no tomorrow, and there is
17、no 5“right” time to begin something except now.Be kind and spare no effort to help people especially the weak and the poor. Everyone has a special pain, and they need our care and help.Read books, as many as you can. They bring pleasure, knowledge and inspiration (灵感) to you. Always travel, especial
18、ly when you are young. Dont wait until you have “enough” money or everything is “just right”. That never happens. Get your passport today.Remember not to argue. It never works, and it only hurts both yourselves and others. You should hug people you love. Tell them how much they mean to you now. Dont
19、 wait until its too late.Be grateful. There is an Irish saying, “This is a day in our lives, and it will not come again.” Live every day with this in mind.Yours,Granny19. What does the underlined phrase “spare no effort” mean? A. Do your best. B. Find your time. C. Use your own way. D. Take your tim
20、e. 20. What did the writer wish her grandchildren to be? A. Rich and famous. B. Healthy and strong. C. Funny and active. D. Friendly and polite. 21. The writer suggested that her grandchildren should _. A. never look back to their lives. B. leave everything for tomorrow. C. be thankful for the day t
21、hey have. 6D. always try to hug anyone they meet. 22. What can we infer from the letter? A. The writer has only two grandchildren. B. The writer has experienced a lot in life. C. The grandchildren were short of education. D. The children used to argue with their mother. COn Saturday my Catalan frien
22、d invited me to come along to a Calotada. Being from the UK, I had no idea what this would need, but he promised me it was a fun Catalan (卡塔兰) tradition, and so I agreed to go. I wasnt disappointed!First, we took a train out to a small town near Tarragona, about an hour away from Barcelona centre. I
23、 was already amazed by how different everything looked from the city as the train rushed through small towns, all sitting on the coastline.When we arrived, we were greeted by the sight of a small wind instrument band and about a dozen people dancing in a circle. While my friend later told me that it
24、 is a traditional Catalan dance called La Sardana, at the time I was totally confused at what I was seeing! It seemed so strange but yet so lovely that they were doing this dance completely for themselves.Once we had been fully entertained by the dancers, we finally went inside for the Calotada and
25、it was soon revealed to me what it actually was. We sat down at the table and a huge plate of leeks (大葱) was placed in front of us. It was explained to us that you have to peel the leeks with your fingers, dip them in a (delicious!) sauce and eat them. This sounds easier than it was.My friend had be
26、en right in the end, it had been an extremely fun day and it felt great to get involved in a local tradition of a place I am temporarily calling home. It really inspired me to learn more about the Catalan culture, although hopefully next time it will be something less messy!23. What made the author
27、accept his friends invitation?7A. To experience a different tradition.B. To get a further knowledge of his friend.C. To free himself from the pressure of studies.D. To make a record of Catalan traditions.24. How did they go to a small town near Tarragona?A. By taxi. B. By train. C. By water. D. By b
28、ike.25. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A. The author was tired of eating leeks.B. They participated in the local dancers.C. The author doesnt think the Catalan culture is perfect.D. The author had a thorough research on Italian traditions.26. What is the best title for the passage?A.
29、 Traveling with a Friend Abroad B. A Special Dish Astonished MeC. A Days Journey Changed Me D. Taking Part in TraditionsDFor those of you who havent heard of it, the Apple watch is the latest invention from the creators of the iPhone and Apple Mac. Its sales began in April, 2015. As the name suggest
30、s, it is designed to tell us the time. However, an Apple watch is never just a watch. In fact, this watch is multifunctional. It not only shows us the time, but also acts as a fitness monitor and a messaging device that can be connected with an iPhone.Do you think its a great invention? Dont you thi
31、nk the technology have gone too far?Though the Apple watch is cool in appearance, is it a good thing to be able to receive messages through a watch, or is this another way of letting technology destroy our social life?Just imagine: A group of friends sitting at a table in a restaurant will ignore ea
32、ch other as everyone will be too busy reading a new message on their watches. Students will have a means of carefully checking their messages during school, despite the fact that mobile phones arent allowed in class. 8Although smartwatches may make communicating through technology easier, it seems t
33、hat it could actually influence face-to-face communication.I do have to agree, however, the watch has some interesting and helpful functions. For example, it can be used to create and record sporting activities. This could be of special interest to sports fans. While there are clearly both good and
34、bad things when it comes to Apples latest invention, I personally like my single-purpose watch that simply tells me the time! What about you? Would you be interested in having a smartwatch?27. Which is NOT mentioned about the Apple watch according to the first paragraph? A. The price. B. The creator
35、s. C. The functions. D. The time its sales began.28. What does the underlined word “ignore” mean?A. Be aware of. B. Think of. C. Be bored with. D. Pay no attention to.29. What does the writer want to tell us by using the examples in the fourth paragraph?A. People like the Apple watch very much. B. S
36、martwatches influence face-to-face communication. C. People are too busy with their work. D. Students can behave better with this watch.30. What is the writers opinion?A. All the people should have an Apple watch.B. The Apple watch can save peoples money and time.C. He would rather not have an Apple
37、 watch.D. The Apple watch has more advantages.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9余选项。How to read more and learn moreThese days, more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone. It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with
38、 friends. But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks, the more, the better. It can broaden my mind and improve my language skills. _31_ Here are some tips for you.Clear your purpose for reading._32_ Most people read for two main reasons, pleasure or knowledge. Clearing about your rea
39、ding purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read, but also remind you why reading the book is important to you, so you will keep reading and complete the book faster._33_No matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may tell you the b
40、ooks they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.Give up books that you dont enjoy.You may have chosen books that you are interested in, and they are right to your purpose. But while you are reading them, there may still be some books that you dont enjoy reading. Whenever
41、you realize that you arent enjoying the book you are reading, give it up._34_Set a reading goal.It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought. The reason is the books I bought dont have a due date! I dont need to return those books. _35_Before you read ea
42、ch book, ask yourself what time you need to complete this book by.A. Read only what you are interested in.B. Read the books borrowed from others.10C. Remember reading shouldnt be a chore.D. Of course, it also can help me to get good grades.E. We need to get the latest news and communicate with frien
43、ds.F. Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this bookG. Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need in a week or even a day.第三部分 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 36 55各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Once there was a group of men-a young hot
44、-blooded man and a big number of old folks, doing a timber job in a jungle.This young man was very 36 . He always continued to work through his break time and 37 that those old folks were wasting time, having to 38 several times a day to drink and chat. As time went by, this young man noticed that 3
45、9 he worked through break time and hardly took a 40 , those old folks were chopping the same 41 of trees as he did and sometimes did more. It was as if they worked through the break time as he did. So he 42 to work harder the next day. Unfortunately, the 43 were even worse.One day, one of the old fo
46、lks 44 him for a drink during their break time. That young man 45 and said that he had no 46 time! Then the old man smiled and said, “It is just a waste of effort to 47 chopping trees without re-sharpening your axe. Sooner or later you will 48 or be so tired as you have spent too much 49 .”Suddenly the young man 50 that actually during break time while those old folks were having a chat, they were 51 re-sharpening their axes at the same time! And thats how they could 52 faster than him, yet spending less time!What we 53 is efficiency by making use of our skill
