1、吉林省松原市2017-2018学年高二英语上学期期中试题第I卷（共100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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 will Lucy do at 11:30 tomorrow?A. Go out for lunch.B. See her dentist.
2、C. Visit a friend.2. What is the weather like now?A. Its sunny.B. Its rainy.C. Its cloudy.3. Why does the man talk to Dr. Simpson?A. To make an apology.B. To ask for help.C. To discuss his studies.4. How will the woman get back from the railway station?A. By train.B. By car.C. By bus.5. What does Je
3、nny decide to do first?A. Look for a job.B. Go on a trip.C. Get an assistant.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. What time is it now?A. 1:45.B. 2:10.C. 2:15.7. What will the
4、 man do?A. Work on a project.B. See Linda in the library.C. Meet with Professor Smith.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What are the speakers talking about?A Having guests this weekend.B. Going out for sightseeing.C. Moving into a new house.9. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Husband a
5、nd wife.C. Host and visitor.10. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Work in his garden.B. Have a barbecue.C. Do some shopping.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where was the man born?A. In Philadelphia.B. In Springfield.C. In Kansas.12. What did the man like doing when he was a child?A. Drawing.B. Traveling.C. Read
6、ing.13. What inspires the man most in his work?A. Education.B. Family love.C. Nature.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why is Dorothy going to Europe?A. To attend a training program.B. To carry out some research.C. To take a vacation.15. How long will Dorothy stay in Europe?A. A few days.B. Two weeks.C. Three mo
7、nths.16. What does Dorothy think of her apartment?A. Its expensive.B. Its satisfactory.C. Its inconvenient.17 What does Bill offer to do for Dorothy?A. Recommend her apartment to Jim.B. Find a new apartment for her.C. Take care of her apartment.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What are the tourists advised to
8、do when touring London?A. Take their tour schedule.B. Watch out for the traffic.C. Wear comfortable shoe.19. What will the tourists do in fifteen minutes?A. Meet the speaker.B. Go to their rooms.C. Change some money.20. Where probably is the speaker?A. In a park.B. In a hotel.C. In a shopping centre
9、.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。AWhats On?Electric Underground7.30pm1.00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know whos playing in your area? Were bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you
10、interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.Gee Whizz8.30pm-10.30pm Comedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee
11、Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).Simons Workshop5.00pm-7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage
12、This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening wit
13、h Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone8.00pm-11.00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and
14、 fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.21. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?A. Jules Skye. B. Gee Whizz.C. Charlotte Stone.D. James Pickering.22. At which place can people of di
15、fferent ages enjoy a good laugh?A. The Cyclops Theatre.B. Kaleidoscope.C. Victoria Stage.D. Pizza World.23. What do we know about Simons Workshop?A. It requires membership status.B. It lasts three hours each time. C. It is run by a comedy club.D. It is held every Wednesday.24. When will Charlotte St
16、one perform her songs?A. 5.00pm-7.30pm.B. 7.30pm-1.00am.C. 8.00pm-11.00pm.D. 8.30pm-10.30pm. BEaster Islands large and mysterious stone statues（雕像） have made it world famous. These statues, whose likenesses look like humans with huge stone cylinders(柱状物) balancing on their heads like hats, have tour
17、ists coming from all over the world. The tourists come to see these works of ancient art carved by the early inhabitants of the island. They come to see the mystery that has puzzled historians for decades.Easter Island is located in a remote part of the South Pacific Ocean about 2,300 miles west of
18、Chile. Easter Island covers just 45 square miles and its Polynesian name is Rapa Nui.On Easter Sunday 1722, a Dutch explorer named Jacob Roggeveen was the first European to see Easter Island. The early Polynesians carved the statues within the holes of the volcano using only stone tools. Then they m
19、oved these huge statues to various destinations throughout the island. These 600 statues range in height from 10 to 40 feet. Some of them weigh as much as 50 tons. How could the early Polynesians lift hundreds of heavy statues out of the volcano? How did they move them across the island to their var
20、ious locations? All of these questions, as well as many others, remain unanswered.The early islanders probably worshiped(崇拜) these eyeless giants until sometime around 1670. In 1680, a war broke out between two groups of islanders. The victors of the war and ancestors of the present inhabitants, bro
21、ke down many of the statues. In most cases, they broke the necks of the statues.Now 15 of the statues on Easter Island have been repaired to their original positions on their stone platforms. Even today, using modern tools and machinery, putting up such large statues and balancing cylinders on top o
22、f their heads presents a challenging task.25.What do we know about Easter Island?A. It is a big island of Chile. B. It is located in North Pacific OceanC. It was named after a Dutch explorer D. Its early inhabitants were Polynesians26. Scientists are still uncertain about _A. why people built the st
23、atues B. where people made the statuesC. how people transported the statues D. how many statues there are on the island27.What happened in 1680?A. Many statues were damaged B. Another 15 statues were put upC. People began to worship the statues D. The islanders started a war against outsiders28. The
24、 purpose of the text is to _A. entertain B. advertise C. inform D. persuadeCGAOMI, Shandong, Oct. 11(Xinhua)-China writer Mo Yan said last Thursday that he was “very surprised” at winning the Nobel Literature Prize.“I am very happy,” he said. “I was having dinner when I received the news. I was surp
25、rised.”“Thank you for coming all the way to Gaomi. This should be a season of red sorghum, but no such crop is planted any more. I believe none of you have seen the crop.” he said. “The Nobel Literature Prize is a very important literature prize, but not the top award. It represents the opinions of
26、the jury(评审团). I am satisfied with my major works and I still keep writing by hand. My works are Chinese literature, which is part of world literature. They show the life of Chinese people as well as the countrys unique culture and folk customs. Meanwhile, my novels described human beings in the bro
27、ad sense. I wrote in the perspective（角度） of a human being. These works stand beyond regions and ethnic(民族的)groups,” he said.Mos win brought joy to other writers and readers throughout the country as he is the first Chinese native to win the Nobel Literature Prize in its century-long history.29. Acco
28、rding to Mo Yan, _A. red sorghum should be planted in his hometown.B. the Nobel Prize represents the opinion of the publicC. he still keeps the habit of writing by handD. his novels described human being of all regions30. Which of the following words can best describe Mo Yan?A. Romantic B. Self-conf
29、ident C. Proud D. Modest31. Where might you find the article?A. In a novel B. In a travel book C. In a newspaper D. In a student bookDHoliday makers wanting to get away from the pressure of modern life might consider staying at a wooden hut in Sweden.The Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel is not for everyone.
30、 If you cant even understand the idea of living without electricity, running water, or a modern toilet, then the charm of this place will probably not appeal to you. But for anyone trying to escape the pressure and busy life of the big city or take a break from the Internet and other modern devices,
31、 this place is a paradise(乐园). Located 1 km south of Skarsjon Beach, in the middle of a pristine Swedish forest, Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge consists of 12 wooden huts with nothing but two sheepskin-covered wooden beds, and a wood stove that uses wood cut by the guests themselves.Self-catering breakfast, lun
32、ch and dinner consist of items like spaghetti（通心粉）, tomato sauce, bread, fruit and eggs that tourists have to cook themselves over an outside fire; there is no shower, only a nearby spring and as for toilet, visitors are encouraged to go behind a tree, or visit one of the two sheds（棚子）.Adding to the
33、 charm of this place is the long coal-making tradition of Kolarbyn. Locals have been building these huts from wood and mud for over 400 years, and a few of them came up with the idea of recreating a few of them in the woods as an eco-lodge to keep tradition alive in the area.“People visit Kolarbyn l
34、odges because they want to experience the nature and to test sleeping in the historical huts. They want to get away from the normal life,” the owner Andreas Ahlsen said. “The huts themselves are relatively small, as if they are too big , it will destroy the nature experience.”32. Which of the follow
35、ing can best describe the Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel?A. Modern and luxurious B. Perfect and uniqueC. Cheap and appealing D. Simple and environmental-friendly33. What can we infer about the life in the hotel?A. Living there is a hard experience for everyoneB. The visit to the hotel means a challenge to
36、 many peopleC. Its convenient though there is no modern equipmentD. Its kind of like living in paradise for the aged34. What does the underlined word “them” refer to in Paragraph 4?A. Old traditions B. Local people C. Wooden huts D. Creative ideas 35. Why do people want to visit the Kolarbyn Eco-Lod
37、ge Hotel?A. To escape modern life B. To have a good sleepC. To compare rural and city life D. To experience poverty of locals 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。 Have you experienced times when you feel like youre under too much pressure? I think most of you will say yes
38、. Actually, many things can strike us beyond our control. With an annoying mix of late trains, missed appointments and work deadlines, many of us are living in a constant state of stress. Experts warn, our modern lifestyles means that stress is almost continuous, and comes without the natural releas
39、e that either fighting or fleeing might provide. _36_ Conditions vary from mood swings(情绪波动) to anxiety, irritability, nervousness and tiredness. In extreme cases, it can even cause headaches, muscle cramps, and digestive problems. But there are a number of things we can do to manage the symptoms. _
40、37 _ Balancing blood sugar is essential in lowering stress. To maintain its level, you can try to have one small meal every two-to-three hours that contains protein, for example, breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack. In this case, your blood sugar will be steady. _3
41、8_ Laugh as you like. _39 _ Many studies show that laughter boosts our energy, decreases stress hormones, improves immunity and lessens pains. Try to find humor in life and engage in activities that make you laugh. Dont feel guilty about doing what you love. It will work its magic in your body.Sched
42、ule your workout timing.It could be the time, rather than the way that determines how effective your workouts would be. _40_ Do energy-forming exercises like running or aerobics in the morning, and milder activities in the evening. Try a walk at the end of the day to calm your mind and stretch your
43、muscles.A. Eat little and often.B. So will your mood swings.C. Laughter is the best medicine.D. These things are activated by laughing E. The aim of exercise is to boost your energy.F. Adapt your exercise routine to the biological clock.G. Living with it can lead to a whole range of health problems.
44、第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I was a single parent of four small children, working at a low-paid job. Money was always not enough, but we had a41 over our heads, food on the table, clothes on our backs, and if not a lot,
45、 always32 . Not knowing we were poor, my kids just thought I was43 . Ive always been glad about that. It was Christmas time, and although there wasnt enough44for a lot of gifts, we planned to hold a family party. And the big45 for the kids was the fun of Christmas46 .They planned weeks ahead of time
46、, asking47 what they wanted for Christmas. Luckily, I had saved $120 for them to buy48 . The big49 arrived. I gave each kid a twenty-dollar bill and50 them to look for gifts of about four dollars each. Then everyone scattered(散开). We had two hours to shop; then we would51 again at the “Santas Worksh
47、op”. Driving home, everyone was in high Christmas spirits,52 my younger daughter, Ginger, who was unusually53 . She had only one small, flat bag with a few candies fifty-cent candies! I was so angry, but I didnt say anything54 we got home. I called her into my bedroom and closed the door, ready to be55 again. This is what she told me. “I was looking56 , thinking of what to buy,
