1、- 1 -集宁一中 2017-2018 学年第二学期期中考试高一年级英语试题试卷分 I 卷（选择题）和 卷（非选择题）俩部分，满分 120 分。第 I 卷第一节阅读理解（每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）AThere was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care. To water his flowers, he used two buckets（水桶）. One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old and dilapidated one, which h
2、ad seen many years of service, but was now past its best.Every morning, the gardener would fill up the two buckets. Then he would carry them along the path, one on each side, to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very proud of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water without a single drop spill
3、ed (溢出). The old bucket felt very ashamed because of its holes: before it reached the flowerbeds, much water had leaked（漏水）along the path.Sometimes the new bucket would say, “See how capable I am! How good it is that the gardener has me to water the flowers every day! I dont know why he still bother
4、s you. What a waste of space you are!”And all that the old bucket could say was, “I know I am not very useful, but I can only do my best. Im happy that the gardener still finds a little bit of use in me, at least.”One day, the gardener heard that kind of conversation. After watering the flowers as u
5、sual, he said, “You both have done your work very well. Now I am going to carry you back. I want you to look carefully along the path.”Then the two buckets did so. All along the path, they noticed, on the side where the new bucket was carried, there was just bare（光秃秃的）earth; on the other side where
6、the old bucket was carried, there was a joyous row of wild flowers, leading all the way to the garden.1. What does the underlined word “dilapidated” probably mean?- 2 -A. fine B. dark C. worn out D. plain-looking2. What was the old bucket ashamed of?A. His past B. His aging C.His manner D.His leakin
7、g3. The new bucket made conversations with the old one mainly to _.A. laugh at the old one B. feel sorry about the old oneC. show off its beautiful looks D. praise the gardeners kindness4. Why was the old bucket still kept by the gardener?A. Because it was used to keep balance.B. Because it stayed i
8、n its best condition.C. Because it was treated as a treasure.D. Because it had its own function.BJimmy is an automotive mechanic（汽修工）, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a jo
9、b interview. His appointment（ 约见）was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre（胎） of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a
10、 hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview.
11、Its the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease（油污 ）on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants lef
12、t the interviewers office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmys heart sank. “With the way I look now, how co
13、uld I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.- 3 -Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmys surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made th
14、e right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know youd be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved（出名的） coffee as he landed（谋得）himself a new job.5. What did Jimmy see on the way to the inter
15、view?A. A friends car had a flat tyre B. a wild man was pushing a carC. a terrible accident happened D. an old mans car broke down6. Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?A. He was also to be interviewed B. He needed a traveling companionC. He always helped people in need D. He was thankful to Jimm
16、y7. How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewers question?A. He was sorry for the other applicants B. There was no hope for him to get the job C. He regretted helping the old man D. The interviewer was very rude8. What can we learn from Jimmys experience？A. Where there is a will, theres a way B. A
17、 friend in need is a friend indeedC. Good is rewarded with good. D. Two heads are better than oneCCan dogs and cats get along well in the same home? People who are thinking about getting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found that if the cat is
18、taken back home before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. In two-thirds of the homes cats and dogs have a good relationship.- 4 -However, it isnt all sweetness and lig
19、ht. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression(侵略，好斗) and fighting were found in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body language is just different. For example, when a cat turns its head away it means aggression, whi
20、le a dog doing the same means submission(顺从).In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers found a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each others language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “Dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “Cat”.Whats interesting is t
21、hat both cats and dogs have appeared to become smarter. They can learn to read each others body language, suggesting that the two may have more in common than expected. Once familiar with each others body language, cats and dogs can play together, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa.The importan
22、ce of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets to people who dont get along well, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even countries. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.9. The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning t
23、o“_”.A. early B. mostly C. quickly D. smoothly10. What is found surprising about cats and dogs?A. They eat and sleep together.B. They watch each others behavior.C. They learn to speak each others language.D. They know something from each others voice.11. It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and
24、dogs _.A. have common interests B. are less different than thoughtC. have a common body language D. are not so smart as expected12. What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?- 5 -A. We should learn to get along well with others.B. We should know more about animals.C. We should live in peace
25、with animals.D. We should learn more body language.DIt is a cold and dry winter morning. When you wake up, you feel that your throat hurts. You begin to sneeze and later you may cough. You must have a cold! Wait a moment. Could it just be a common cold or the flu(流感) thats been going around?A cold g
26、ives you a runny nose and cough. But its usually easy to deal with. Some take medicine while others drink herbal tea or chicken soup. Usually you feel better after a week.On the other hand, the flu can be much more dangerous. It usually gives you fever. Sometimes it can cause death. According to an
27、American magazine, the worst flu killed about 50 million people from 1918 to 1919.Dont worry. If you get a flu vaccine(疫苗), it can stop you from getting the virus(病毒). Flu vaccines work by giving the body a small amount of flu viruses. This causes your body to develop antibodies(抗体). So next time yo
28、u get the flu, the antibodies should help you.The flu virus changes every few years. Therefore, there are so many types of flu, such as H1N1 and H5N1. The antibodies for one type of flu cant help us against all types of flu. Thats why we need to get vaccine every year.However, good health habits may
29、 also help stop you developing a cold or flu. Washing your hands often helps stop you from getting viruses. It is also important to get regular exercise and eat healthy food. All these can help you strengthen your immune system.13.According to the passage, which is TRUE of the flu?A.It first happene
30、d in 1919. B. It usually doesnt give you fever.C.It is easy to deal with. D.It can kill people sometimes.14. If you get a flu vaccine, .A. it cant stop you from getting the flu virusB. it wont cause your body to develop antibodiesC. your body will develop antibodies- 6 -D. your body will get a large
31、 amount of flu viruses15. We need to get a flu vaccine every year because .A. we probably have a cold in winterB. the flu virus changes every few yearsC. the flu is very dangerousD. you dont need to take any medicine after that第二节（共 5 小题;每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据对话内容，从对话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。How t
32、o Make FriendsFriendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship(陪伴), improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed
33、our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. 16 But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends. 1. Associate with others. The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You
34、 can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places. 2.Start a conversationStarting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. _17 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make
35、 small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people. 3._18 Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience. 4.Let it grow. It is a good thing t
36、o stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out（使筋疲力尽）and finally you may lose your friend. 19 . The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally. - 7 -5.Enjoy your friendshipThe best way to enjoy your friendship
37、 is to allow your friends to be themselves. _20 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you. A. Be cheerful. B. Do things together. C. Do not wait to be spoken to. D. Try not to find fault with your friends. E
38、. Making new friends comes easy for some people. F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch. G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you. 第二部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每题 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。 William Franklin came
39、to my class half a year ago. But from his first day here, he21 himself in his own world and he never spoke to others. As his teacher, I tried to start a talk with him but 22. It seemed as if he just didnt want to break his23 .After the Thanksgiving holiday, we received the news of the 24 Christmas c
40、ollection of money for the 25 in our school. “Christmas is a season of 26,”I told my students. “Some poor students in our school might not have a 27holiday. By giving a little money, you will help 28 some toys, food and clothing for these needy students. We will 29 the collection tomorrow.”The next
41、morning, 30 , I found out almost everyone had 31 this matter except William Franklin. He came up to my desk with his head down. 32 , he dropped two coins into the small box. “I dont need milk for lunch,” he said in a 33 voice.After school I couldnt help sharing what had 34 in the morning with our he
42、admaster. “I may be wrong, but I 35 William might be ready to become part of - 8 -our class.” “I am 36 to hear that,” he nodded. “And I just received a 37 of the poor families in our school who most need help. Here, take a look at it.”As I sat down to 38 , I found William Franklin was at the top of
43、the list. At that moment, I felt I really 39 William for the first time: a cold face with a warm heart. From this 40, I also learnt that whether rich or poor, every child has a kind heart.21. A. tied B. shut C. seated D. taught22. A. failed B. stopped C. misunderstood D. left23. A. imagination B. pl
44、easure C. sadness D. silence24. A. weekly B. daily C. monthly D. yearly25. A. young B. sick C. poor D. honest26. A. giving B. enjoying C. receiving D. saving27. A. true B. happy C. usual D. long28. A. find B. make C. buy D. collect29. A. prepare B. finish C. start D. continue30. A. so B. however C.
45、then D. moreover31. A. forgotten B. discussed C. learntD. remembered32. A. Sadly B. Immediately C. Proudly D. Carefully33. A. sweet B. loud C. low D. deep34. A. appeared B. arrived C. happened D. remained35. A. hope B. tell C. doubt D. believe36. A. glad B. sorry C. curious D. lucky37. A. message B.
46、 report C. research D. list38. A. rest B. read C. work D. study39. A. knew B. liked C. met D. accepted40. A. result B. experience C. talk D. success第 II 卷第二节 语法填空（每题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式(最多三个单词)。- 9 -Jonny: Hey! Im just practicing Tai Chi(太极). Would you like to join me?
47、Peter: I know nothing about it. Is it difficult?Jonny: It seems easy, but you need a lot of practice. You just follow me like this.Peter: OK. Dont laugh 41_ me. I may look funny.Jonny: Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and 42_ (soft). Try to keep your bod
48、y straight. Move slowly, then be sure to keep your balance and dont let your body shake.Peter: I cannot control my body well. My legs become 43_ (pain).Jonny: Keep 44_ (hold) your position for a while. It helps develop your strength and flexibility. Raise your leg and let 45_ stay in the air for sec
49、onds.Peter: I feel my legs shaking. I cannot do this any longer.Jonny: Be patient! Tai Chi 46_ (call) “shadow boxing” in English. It asks you to act like water: to be flexible as well 47_ strong. In real competition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy to fight back. The 48_ (hard) you try to beat him, the more
