1、- 1 -河南省驻马店市 2017-2018 学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题第一部分：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。听完每段对话后，你将有 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. Which would the man like to have more?A. Soup. B. Chicken. C. Fruit.2. Whats the possible relationship between the two
2、 speakers?A. Classmates. B. Couple. C. Colleagues.3. How is the weather now?A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.4. What time is it now?A. 5:30. B. 5:35. C. 6:25.5. Whats wrong with the man?A. He has got a fever. B. He has got a toothache. C. He has got a headache.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
3、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. What does the man like about the first film?A. The actress. B. The story. C. The music.7. Where does the woman know about Brothers?A. From the poster. B. From the newspaper
4、. C. From magazines.- 2 -听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. How much does it cost to learn the English course for six months?A. 700 yuan. B. 1,200 yuan. C. 2,000 yuan.9. Who will teach the course?A. High school teachers. B. College students. C. College teachers.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What music does the woma
5、n like best?A. Classical music. B. Hip-hop music. C. Heavy metal music.11. How often does Ann practice with her band?A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Every day.12. What does the man prefer to do?A. Read at home. B. Practice in the garage. C. Perform on the street.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What w
6、ould the woman like to have?A. Hot coffee. B. Hot tea. C. Ice water.14. What does the woman think of the end of the book?A. Exciting. B. Sad. C. Common.15. When will the woman go back to America?A. Tomorrow. B. The day after tomorrow. C. In one week.16. Why does the woman want to borrow another book
7、?A. To read on the plane.B. To learn some basic Chinese.C. To help finish her school paper.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. When does the speaker usually get up in the morning?- 3 -A. At about 6:30. B. At about 7:00. C. At about 7:30.18. How does the speaker usually go to school?A. On foot. B. By bike. C
8、. By bus.19. What did the speaker think of school food at first?A. Too cold. B. Too salty. C. Too sweet.20. Why does the speaker usually stay at school for one more hour after school?A. To learn Chines. B. To do sports. C. To read books.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
9、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。AHere are four books from .The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose WeightBy Hairy BikersSi King and Dave Myers are food lovers. But, like many of us, theyve found that they have gained weight over the years. So theyve made a big decision to act before its too
10、 late and lose some pounds. In this diet book, Si and Dave come up with tasty recipes（食谱）. Follow their clever tips and heartfelt advice, and you can bake your cake, eat it, and lose the pounds.My Animals and Other FamilyBy Clare BaldingClare Balding grew up in a rather unusual household. Her father
11、 is a champion race-horse trainer, and so she shared her life with more than 100 racehorses and dogs.She and her brother learned lifes toughest lessons through the animals. Each horse and each dog had their own character and their own special part to play.- 4 -A Street Cat Named BobBy James BowenWhe
12、n James Bowen found an injured street cat in the hallway of the homeless shelter where he lived, he had no idea just how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet James couldnt resist helping the intelligent
13、 cat, whom he quickly named Bob. He nursed Bob back to health and the two finally slowly eased the pain of each others troubled past.This story will touch the heart of anyone who reads it.Thinking, Fast and SlowBy Daniel KahnemanThe book offers a whole new look at the way our minds work, and how we
14、make decisions.Generally, people make choices in two ways: fast, intuitive thinking（直觉思维）and slow, reasonable thinking. This book reveals how our minds are influenced by prejudice (even when we think we are being reasonable), and gives you practical techniques for slower and smarter thinking. It wil
15、l enable you to make better decisions at work, at home, and in everything you do.21. The book by Hairy Bikers teaches readers how to _.A. make delicious food B. go on a diet without painC. lose weight by riding bicycle D. get rid of fat while enjoying food22. What do we know about Clare Balding?A. S
16、he was born in an ordinary family.B. Her father is good at training people.C. The animals had a great influence on her.D. She became a champion trainer in the end.23. What can we infer about James Bowen?A. He used to like cats and dogs.- 5 -B. He could only meet his basic needs in his life.C. He was
17、 unable to make better decisions about his life.D. He lived a rich life in the end because of the intelligent cat.BOne of the surprising things foreigners experience in Korean is being touched or bumped（撞） in crowded places. Most Koreans dont care about touching or bumping into strangers on the stre
18、et. Some foreigners complain about this. Why dont Koreans say “Sorry,” or “Excuse me,” when they touch or bump others?One main reason is the Korean history of living as one race without mixing with others. Therefore, the presence of strangers on the street is quite a recent occurrence. Another reaso
19、n is that Korean, due to the rapid growth, has become one of the busiest countries in the world. If Koreans said, “Sorry,” whenever they touched others, it would be necessary to say it dozens of times a day.In addition, Koreans have been accustomed to this “touch culture” since childhood. Kids alway
20、s walk hand in hand with their parents, and arm in arm with close friends. Also, many Korean women hold hands or link arms when they walk with their female friends. Dancing with the same sex is very normal in Korean, too. Westerners may find such physical contact very curious and even wonder their r
21、elationship. Of course they are not lovers!The Korean language also stresses the importance of the idea of “oneness”. Unlike westerners who frequently use “I”, Koreans always use “we” or “our” while talking, such as “our mom”, “our school”, “our house”, etc. This custom also comes from the one-race
22、idea, and helps explain why Koreans are comfortable with closeness and touch.24. Why do some foreigners complain?A. Korean people often dance with the same sex.B. Korean people always use “our” instead of “my”.C. Korean people walk hand in hand with their friends.- 6 -D. Korean people dont say “sorr
23、y” when they knock into them.25. How does a foreigner feel when he notices Koreans frequent physical contact?A. Upset. B. Familiar. C. Confused.D. Worried.26. What is the custom of using “we” rather than “I” based on?A. Loving peace. B. Family harmony.C. The one-race idea. D. Respecting others.27. W
24、hat can be the suitable title for the text?A. Korean Touch Culture B. Korean SocializingC. Korean Lifestyles D. Koreans being aggressiveCXander Roses ride to elementary school on Wednesday morning promises to be a journey to remember.Hundreds of local bikers were due to accompany the 10-year-old mot
25、orcycle enthusiast from Nova Scotia, Canada, right to the schools front door. The motorcyclists say theyre doing it to send a message to the fourth-graders bullies（欺凌者）: Dont mess with Xander. Hes got our support.The boys mom, Katie Laybolt, told CTV News this week that her son has been bullied in s
26、chool for years.“Its been terrible. Hes gotten jumped on in the bus, hes had clothing ripped（撕裂）off his back, and hes been told to go die in a hole,” she said.In an effort to stop the bullying, Laybolt contacted Xanders school, the Childrens Aid Society of Cape Breton and the parents of other studen
27、ts. But nothing has worked, she said.So Laybolt reached out to Defenders of the Children for help. The group, which offers support to bullied children, responded and shared Xanders story on social media. It asked motorcyclists in the local area if they would “give Xander a ride to school some time,
28、in numbers, as a sign to kids and teachers - 7 -that hes much loved and has a very protective family on two wheels.”The response to the post was quick, with local biker groups like the Cape Breton Bike Rally and other community members agreeing to send Xander to school on Wednesday.CTV reported that
29、 30 motorcyclists participated in a “practice ride” with Xander.“Im hoping he knows from now on, if somebody bullies him, hes got somebody to turn to,” Mike Basso from Cape Breton Bike Rally told CTV News. “He can look on the corner on any street. Hes now one of our brothers.”Basso said many bikers
30、and non-bikers alike have expressed interest in participating in Wednesdays ride. “Its time to put up what we call a wall of leather and steel,” Basso said this week. “Were here for the kids. They need to know theres somebody out there protecting them.”28. What happened to Xander according to his mo
31、ther statement?A. He was bullied by other students. B. His money was robbed in a bus.C. He had a fight with others. D. He was threatened by some motorcyclists.29. Where did the Cape Breton Bike Rally learn the story of Xander?A. On CTV report. B. From Xanders school.C. From what Basso said. D. On so
32、cial media.30. Which of the following best explain “a wall of leather and steel” underlined?A. Protection B. Importance C. ConcernD. Challenge31. What is the main idea of the text?A. Helping young schoolkids. B. Sharing your bullying on social media.C. Saying no to school bullying. D. Discovering sc
33、hool bullying.- 8 -DIn water, is an egg more like a boat or a rock?Try this experiment to see for yourself. And do it near the kitchen sink（水槽）, because you might spill some water.Experiments stepsStep 1: Use a spoon to lower a coin, an egg, and a piece of cork（软木塞）into a glass of water. If you dont
34、 have any cork, try a piece of light plastic ball. The egg and coin sink. The cork floats.Step 2: Remove the objects, and add two spoonfuls of salt to the water. Stir until the salt dissolves（溶解） . Now lower the objects into the salt water. The coin still sinks, and the cork still floats. But the eg
35、g does not sink. Instead, it floats near the top of the water. If it doesnt, dissolve more salt into the water.Step 3: Fill a tall water glass one-half full with salt water. Then pour a layer of tap water on top of the salt water without mixing them up.Heres how to do it: Unfold a paper napkin, and
36、put one corner of it down into the tall glass so that the napkin covers the surface of the salt water. Hold the napkin in place, and slowly, steadily pour in tap water until the glass is almost full. Carefully pull out the paper napkin.Now use a spoon to lower the objects into the water. The coin si
37、nks, of course, and the cork floats. But now the egg goes to the bottom of the tap water but floats in the salt water. Push down on it gently with a spoon to see it return to the same level.How it worksEggs are denser（密度大的）than tap water, but salt water is denser than the egg. So the egg sinks in ta
38、p water but rises in salt water. Of course, you cant make water light enough to make a cork sink or dense enough to float a coin.32. In tap water, an egg behaves more like _.A. a boat B. a rock C. a cork- 9 -D. a plastic ball33. What is the right order in Step 3?a. place a paper napkin in the glassb
39、. fill the glass with some salt waterc. put the egg in the glassd. pull out the paper napkine. pour tap water into the glassA. baced B. baedc C. abecdD. abdec34. According to the text, it is impossible to _.A. make water denser than an egg B. make water denser than a corkC. make a coin float in salt
40、 water D. make an egg sink in salt water35. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To inspire readers scientific exploration.B. To introduce how to mix salt water and tap water.C. To discover a theory about an egg.D. To prove the importance of an experiment.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
41、能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to be a good apartment neighborWhen you live in an apartment, everything comes with responsibilities. An apartment lifestyle can be complicated when it comes to social behaviors or manners. 36 . This article offers a few helpful tips on maintaining（维持）a good relationship
42、with your apartment neighbors, so that you can live in harmony.Be friendly towards others. You dont necessarily need to know them. 37 . Greetings bring friendly relationships and make it easier to communicate with - 10 -others in the future if anyone has questions or concerns.38 . It may be normal t
43、o walk from the parking lot to your front door, but youll need to consider how loud a person is. Avoid stepping heavily on stairwells, especially when leaving before sunrise or coming back late at night. Keep the noise at whisper-level in hallways. Close doors behind you gently. Dont shut them loudl
44、y.Care the old. 39 . If you see them in the parking lot with groceries, ask them if they need help carrying them inside the building and hold doors open for them.Be considerate of the noise level inside the apartment. This is one of the most common complaints reported to managers. More attention to
45、noise is needed if you live above another person. 40 . If a neighbor requests that you keep the noise level down, take it to heart.A. Remember to make an apologyB. But a simple hello goes a long wayC. Be soft-spoken when entering and exitingD. Soft footwear makes less noise than boots or high heelsE
46、. Always offer positive assistance to your elderly neighborsF. Good manners can certainly make apartment life much easierG. Loud laughter and conversations in public apace are annoying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，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，并在各题卡上将该项
47、涂黑。Breakfast with a friend on the phone“Good morning!” I answered my business line at work.“Good morning!” came the voice on the other end. “What do you want to eat this morning?”The caring voice was a 41 surprise. There was comfort and 42 to me in the early morning greeting. Thinking of food that I
48、 loved but could no - 11 -longer 43 , I was very sad. My doctor had ordered me to take in nutrition in the 44 of juice due to my body condition.The eighty-two-year-old man on the other end of the line 45 my sad memory. “Go get your carrot juice and well have breakfast together on the phone.”Drinking
49、 my carrot juice, I 46 him drinking his juice on the other end of the phone. It was the 47 moment of my mealtime and I was so thankful he had 48 to encourage me.As a cancer survivor and one of my business customer, Bill was great. In his eighties, he still 49 from 6:30 in the morning until after 5:00 in the afternoon and he 50 to deal with the other businesses he owned.The first time I met him I knew he was 51 . Within moments of meeting me, he asked me not about how I co
