1、- 1 -内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学 2017-2018 学年高一英语下学期期中试题满分：150 分 考试时长：120 分钟1、阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第 1 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。AThe Summer Science Exhibition（展览）is held every year to celebrate the cutting edge of UK science. With more than twenty exhibits of ha
2、nds-on science and technology and a series of encouraging talks and activities, theres something for everyone. All of our events are free and no booking is required. School groups should let our organizers know ahead of time. Meet the scientists, discover the exciting research and technology they wo
3、rk on and have fun with great hands-on activities.Opening hoursThe exhibition will be open from Monday, July 2, to Sunday, July 8, 2018. More detailed opening hours will be published here in May 2018.Please wait in line to enter the building and pass through security（安全）, particularly during the wee
4、kend. If you are planning to attend a talk, please make sure that you leave enough time.Food and drinkTake a break at our caf which offers a selection of hot dishes, salads, sandwiches, cakes and some soft drinks on the ground floor.The caf is open throughout the exhibition and closes 30 minutes bef
5、ore closing time each day.Wheelchair users please speak to a worker if you would like to buy food from the cafContact- 2 -If you have any questions before your visit, please keep in touch with us on 020 7451 2242 or at exhibitionroyalsociety.org. For schools or colleges, visit our school and college
6、 page, or contact educationroyalsociety.org.1. In the Summer Science Exhibition 2018, visitors can _. meet scientists give talks explore hands-on activities join in free events discover exciting inventionsA. B. C. D. 2. What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. Organizers. B. V
7、isitors. C. Scientists. D. School groups.3. What does the caf provide?A. Hot dishes only. B. Service after exhibition time.C. All kinds of drinks. D. Help for wheelchair-users.4. The purpose of the text is most likely to _.A.give information B. educate students C. raise fund D. take bookingsBMaybe y
8、ouve heard about the saying, “A bird with a broken wing will never fly as high.” Im sure that T. J. Ware was made to feel this way almost every day in school.By high school, T. J. was the most famous troublemaker in his town. He got into lots of fights. He failed almost every exam but was passed on
9、each year to a higher grade level. Teachers didnt want to have him again the following year.When I showed up to lead the first training for a leadership retreat, a program designed to have students become more involved in their communities, the community leaders told me about T. J. Ware, I knew that
10、 I wasnt the first to hear about T. J.s darker side as the first words of introduction.- 3 -At the start of the retreat, T. J, didnt readily join the discussion groups and didnt seem to have much to say. But when his group started a discussion about positive and negative things that had happened at
11、school that year, he joined in and had clear thoughts on those situations, and the other students in his group welcomed his comments. Suddenly, T. J. felt like a part of the group, and soon he was treated like a leader. He was saying things that made a lot of sense, and everyone was listening. By th
12、e end of the retreat he had joined the Homeless Project team. The other students on the team were impressed (打动) with his ideas and love for the homeless. They elected T. J. vice-chairman of the team.Two weeks later, Seventy students led by T. J. collected 2,854 cans of food in just two hours, enoug
13、h to take care of poor families in the area for 75 days. The local newspaper covered（采访） the event with a full-page article the next day. T. J.s picture was up there for doing something great.T.J. reminds us that a bird with a broken wing only needs mending. But once it has healed, it can fly higher
14、 than the rest.5.Which is the best title for the passage?A. Love Leads to Success B. Love Changes Everything C.A Bird with Broken Wing. D. A Broken Wing Mended6. What can be learned about T. J. before the author met him?A. He didnt have a good teacher. B. He was feeling hurt every day.C. He would gr
15、aduate the next year. D. He was not welcome in the school.7. What is the turning point for T.J. Wares change?A. The leadership retreat. B. The group discussion.C. The community-wide service project. D. The school record in the food drive.8.T. J. was treated like a leader by the group members because
16、 _.A.his words was meaningful B. he was part of the groupC. he joined the leadership retreat D. his deeds were famous at school- 4 -CMost people may think that people who write computer code（编码）must be good at math and logical thinking. However, people who write computer code say that creativity is
17、also an important quality for coding.Software developers in the American state of California have created a game called Osmo Coding Jam. The game is designed to help children use the creative side of their minds as they learn to code. Children can play the game on iPads. There are many activities th
18、ey can do by the game.Tanya Dodge is the mother of two children, nine-year-old Dylan and his 11-year-old sister Meghan, who play the game. According to her, these activities give them important skills for the future. “Its an analytical skill that the kids are going to need to have as they grow up to
19、day” said Dodge.But the developers of Osmo Coding Jam believe writing code should be more than just an analytical skill. “We want to explore the creative side of coding that I think is often not as explored,” said Felix Hu, an Osmo engineer. Hu added, “The coolest part is that were teaching kids how
20、 to be creative with code and thats a really important thing that kids should get comfortable with because coding is creative.”Hu also sees a growing number of parents who feel that software code is a second language that children need to learn to succeed in future jobs. Tanya Dodge, the mother of D
21、ylan and Meghan, said, “I think youre going to have to understand at some point the idea of coding will work well in the future.”Hu also explained that very often kids grow up not understanding how a computer works or just thinking that its like a magical machine. He said by breaking it down to a lo
22、wer level, kids can understand that the computer isnt as smart as they think it is.9.Osmo Coding Jam is designed for_ .A. training kids logical thinking B. helping kids learn to code fastC. helping children learn math well- 5 -D. helping kids become more creative10.What does Tanya Dodge think of Osm
23、o Coding Jam?A. It needs to be improved. B. It is highly addictive for kids.C. It is of great help to todays kids.D. It is imperfect in training kids analytical skill.11. Which of the following statements is True according to the text?A. Tanya Dodge agrees that coding is good for children to succeed
24、 in future jobs.B. Many parents doubt whether coding will help children work well in the future.C. Creativity is not so important as logical thinking for coding.D. Tanya Dodge has two girls, who play the game, Osmo Coding Jam.12.Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage?A. To tell how to lear
25、n to code well.B. To tell about a new game for kids.C. To encourage kids to learn to science.D. To show the importance of creativity.DI will never forget the days when I met with my classmates. Early in the morning of our first school day, our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to
26、 know someone we didnt know yet. I stood up and looked around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned round to find a wrinkled, little old lady with a smile that lit up her entire being.She said, “Hi handsome. My name is Rose. Can I give you a hug?”I laughed and enthusiastically responded,
27、“Of course you may!” and she gave me a giant squeeze.“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked.“I always dreamed of having a college education and now Im getting one!” she told me.- 6 -After class we shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends. Every day we would le
28、ave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized（迷住）listening to this “time machine” as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.At the end of the semester（学期）we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. Ill never forget what she taught us.“There is only one secret to staying yo
29、ung. Youve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking round who are dead and dont even know it! There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. The elderly usually dont have regrets for what we did, but for things we did not do. The only
30、people who fear death are those with regrets.”She concluded her speech by courageously （勇敢地）singing The Rose. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives.13.Why did the lady want to hug the author?A.Because she wanted to challenge her professor.B.Because she wa
31、nted to break the ice.（打破沉默）C.Because she wanted to find a rich husband.D.Because she wanted to have a college education.14.Which of the following statements agrees with the text best?A.The author enjoyed his experience of riding in the “time machine”.B.The author and the lady soon became close frie
32、nds.C.Talented people can easily find opportunities.D.Old people usually dont fear death.15. It can be inferred that Rose is _.A. a lively college student B. the authors girlfriendC. a young and innocent lady D. an encouraging song第 2 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
33、选项。We all know that money cant buy happiness. No matter how much we earn, or - 7 -how nice our clothing or cars or toys are, none of it will make us happier. 16 and the sad thing is that it could take us decades of pursuing wealth and luxury(奢侈) items before we realize this.So what will bring us hap
34、piness? 17 These three things have been proven by surveys of hundreds of thousands of people about what they have, what their lives are like, and how happy they are.18 We have a human need to be close to other human beings. Having good, supportive friendship, a strong marriage or close and loving re
35、lationship with our family members will make us much more likely to be happy. So take time to stay with your loved ones, to tell them what they mean to you, to listen to them.Positive thinking can lead to happiness too. In fact, optimism and self-confidence are some of the indicators(迹象)of people wh
36、o lead happy lives. So remember to get into the habit of squashing(排除)all negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones. 19 The state we enter when we completely focused on the work or task before us will almost undoubtedly lead to happiness. People find greatest enjoyment not when they ar
37、e doing mindless work, but when they are absorbed in a mindful challenge.20 Turn off the TV, get outside and do something that truly attract you.Youve been given the Three Secrets to Happiness. Dont waste them.A. Instead of “I cant” think “I can”.B. You will have good relationship with people around
38、 you.C. But many times we act as if wed be happier with a bit more money.D. Luckily, its three things that dont cost a thing.E. Find work and hobbies that youre passionate about seriously.F. The first thing is good relationship.G. Most people value their personal happiness above money.二、英语知识运用（共三节，
39、满分 75 分）第 1 节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）- 8 -阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My mother only had one eye. And because of this, I never wished her to show up in my school, being afraid that my classmates would 21 I had an ugly mother.One day during primary school, I wa
40、s 22 ill. My mother came.“Your mom only has one eye?!” asked some of my classmates. I was so 23 .I wished my mother would just 24 from this world. “If you make me teased(嘲笑), why dont you just die?” I shouted at her, taking no notice of the sad look on her face. My mother just handed me some 25 and
41、left without saying 26 .At that time, I felt 27 to say what I always wanted to say, and I didnt think I had hurt her _28_ very much. That night I saw my mom 29 in her room, so quietly, as if she was afraid that she might 30 me. Even so, I hated her tears from one eye. I made a 31 : I must study hard
42、 and leave my mother.Years later my dream came 32 . I was quite successful and lived 33 . I never thought of going back to see my “ugly” mother 34 one day I got a letter, which said, “My son Im sorry I only have one eye. When you were little, you got into a(n ) 35 and lost your eye. As a mom, I coul
43、dnt 36 watching you live with only one eye. 37 I gave you mine. I was never 38 with you and I never regretted（后悔）what I did because I 39 you”I cried out aloud. Only then did I 40 how beautiful my mother was!21.A. run out B. put out C. come out D. find out22.A. bad B. terribly C. much D. quietly23.A.
44、 happy B. embarrassed C. cool D. pleased24.A. disappear B. change C. come D. go25.A. books B. food C. medicine D. money26.A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing- 9 -27.A. worried B. good C. bad D. annoyed28. A. feelings B. legs C. eye D. face29.A. cooking B. working C. reading D. crying30
45、.A. break B. wake C. lose D . see31.A. decision B. difference C. suggestion D. mistake32.A. out B. back C. true D. up33.A. luckily B. healthily C. busily D. happily34.A. if B. unless C. until D. though35.A. accident B. appointment C . university D. habit36.A. enjoy B. stand C. help D. stop37.A. So B
46、. Become C. Or D. But38.A. excited B. surprised C. angry D. proud39.A. dislike B. love C. hate D. miss40.A. see B. know C. realize D. watch第二节单词拼写（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） （要求：请在答题纸上写完整的单词）41. It is also a virtue to f （原谅）and forget, especially in such a competitive and stressful society.42. With th
47、e a (到达) of Johns friends, the party became really enjoyable.43. The street cleaner is g_ (收集) rubbish in the rain.44. Childrens c (好奇心) about everything plays an important part in their study.45. I like its color and style, but Im still wondering if you could possibly give me a d_（折扣）.46. Young stu
48、dents are the regular c_（顾客）of these hamburger stores.47. Sports could give me a strong and e_（精力充沛的）body and a healthy life.48. Conditions in the prison camp were u (难以置信的).- 10 -49. I warn you; Im beginning to lose my p_(耐心) with you.50. A family friendly a (气氛) in this hotel makes travelers comfortable.51. There is a(n) f_(基本的) difference between the two points of view.52 You mustnt eat too much fat if you want to keep s_(苗条的)53. The o _(起源）of this custom is unknown54. Looking at his son, he s_(叹气）and went out of the room.55. On the c_(相反）, I dont like the
