安徽省淮南第二中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、- 1 -淮南二中 2020 届高一年级期末考试英语试卷第 I 卷（选择题 100 分）第 一 部 分 听 力 （ 共 20 题 ， 每 小 题 1.5 分 ， 共 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。例：How much is the shirt? A. 19. 1

2、5. B. 9. 15. C. 9. 18.答案是 B。1. Where is the woman from?A. The USA. B. Canada. C. Japan. 2. What color dress does the man tell the woman to wear?A. Red. B. Blue. C. Grey.3. What do the speakers decide to do?A. Have dinner late. B. Meet in the mans office. C. See a movie.4. What are the speakers mainl

3、y talking about?A. Some songs. B. Their hobbies. C. A band.5. Why hasnt the man taken a photo?A. The fog is thick. B. The temple is too far. C. The camera is broken. 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

4、题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. What did the man do in summer?- 2 -A. He visited his brother. B. He went swimming. C. He traveled to Italy.7. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Guide and tourist. 听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。8. Wha

5、t does the man want to do with the trousers at first?A. To exchange them. B. To return them. C. To repair them.9. When will the man go to a party?A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday. 听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。10. What will the man do on Saturday night?A. Attend a music festival. B. Visit h

6、is friend. C. Invite his friends to dinner. 11. What is the womans problem?A. Her car has broken down.B. Her boss told her to work at weekends.C. Her sister cant drive her to the music festival.12. How will the woman go to the music festival?A. By underground. B. By bus. C. By taxi. 听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至

7、第 16 四个小题。13. What does the man want to get for Grace at first?A. A cat. B. Pet food. C. Books.14. What does the woman think of shopping online?A. Easy. B. Cheap. C. Interesting. 15. What do the speakers decide to buy in the end?A. Sweets. B. Flowers. C. A plant. 16. Where are the speakers?A. At hom

8、e. B. At a pet shop. C. At a bookstore. 听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。17. How did the speaker know about the good news?- 3 -A. From Julies mother. B. From a TV programme. C. From Julies friends.18. What does the speaker guess Julie is celebrating for?A. A new club. B. Her new novel. C. Her graduation.19

9、. How does the speaker feel about Julie?A. Disappointed. B. Worried. C. Satisfied.20. What did Julie do as a child?A. She won a competition.B. She joined a writing club.C. She gave some lectures.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）

10、中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWelcome to Adventureland!Everyone loves Adventureland! The Parks and Exhibitions were built for you to explore, enjoy, and admire their wonders. Every visit will be an unforgettable experience. You will go away enriched, longing to come back. What are you going to do this time?

11、The Travel PavilionExplore places you have never been to before, and experience different ways of life. Visit the Amazon jungle（丛林）village, the Turkish market, the Tai floating market, the Berber mountain house and others. Talk to the people there who will tell you about their lives, and things they

12、 make. You can try making a carpet, making nets, fishingThe Future TowerThis exhibition shows how technology will affect our lives. It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way well be living then. Spend some time in our space station and climb into our

13、 simulator（模拟装置）for the Journey to Mars!The Nature ParkThis is not really one park but several. In the Safari Park you can drive among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers: see lions, giraffes, elephants in the wild. Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins and - 4 -whales. And then t

14、here is still the Aviary to seeThe PyramidThis is the center of Adventureland. Run out of film, need some postcards and stamps? For all these things and many more, visit our underground shopping center. Come here for information and ideas too.21. The Travel Pavilion might interest people_ . A. who l

15、ike shopping B. who like hunting C. who want to experience different lifestyles D. who want to live an old-fashioned lifestyle 22.The Future Tower is designed to help us_.Ago on a journey to Mars Bexplore cities worldwide Cexperience effects technology will have on life Dlearn about the latest techn

16、ology 23. If you are interested in sea creatures, you may visit_ . A. The Pyramid. B. The Safari Park C. The Future Tower. D. The Ocean Park.BCompassion(同情心) is a desire within us to help others. With effort, we can translate compassion into actions. An experience last weekend showed me this is true

17、. I work part-time in a supermarket across from a building for the elderly. These old people are our main customers, and its not hard to lose patience over their slowness. But last Sunday, one aged gentleman appeared to teach me a valuable lesson. This untidy man walked up to my register（收款机）with a

18、box of biscuits. He said he was out of cash, had just moved into his room, and had nothing in his cupboards. He asked if we could let him have the food on trust. He promised to repay me the next day.I couldnt help staring at him. I wondered what kind of person he had been ten or twenty years before,

19、 and what he would be like if luck had gone his way. I had a hurt in my heart for this kind of human soul, all alone in the world. I told him that I was sorry, but store rules didnt allow me to do so. I felt stupid and unkind saying this, but I valued my job.Just then, another man, standing behind t

20、he first, spoke up. If anything, he looked more pitiable. “Change it to me. ” was all he said.What I had been feeling was pity. Pity is soft and safe and easy. Compassion, on the other hand, is caring in action. I thanked the second man but told him that was not allowed either. Then I reached into m

21、y pocket and paid for the biscuits myself. I reached into my pocket because these two men had reached into my heart and taught me compassion.- 5 -24. The author lost patience on customers mainly because _ .A. They were poor and meanB. They were untidyC. They were old and slow D. They were lonely 25.

22、 Why did the author refuse the old man?A . he didnt want to lose his present jobB. he was cold-bloodedC. he thought of the man as poor D. he wanted someone else to pay26. Who finally paid for the the box of biscuits?A. the old man himselfB. the authorC. another customerD. none of them27. According t

23、o the last paragraph, which of the following is true about pity and compassion?A. Pity can certainly lead to compassionB. Pity cant lead to compassion.C. Pity is the feeling while compassion shows in action.D. Pity has nothing to do with compassionCHere is some mustknow information from a handbook o

24、n how people behave in doing business in some countries.In BrazilBrazilians are warm and friendly.They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder.People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses.Schedules tend to be flexible

25、，with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hourstheres no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon.Brazilians are social，preferring facetoface communication over emails or phone c

26、alls.In SingaporeSingaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small，polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands.Arriving late is considered disrespectful.So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fastp

27、aced.Singaporeans are direct in their discussions，even when the subject is about money.Rank is important and authority is respected.This determines how people interact in meetings.For example，people avoid disagreeing outright with someone of a higher rank.In the United Arab Emirates- 6 -In the UAE，s

28、tatus is impor tant, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles.The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So do not pull away from the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress.Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to th

29、e knees.People do not avoid entertaining in their homes，but they also hold business meals at restaurants.Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided.When meetings are onetoone, if your host offers you coffee，you should refuse.It might seem odd，but it is a cultural traditi

30、on.Coffee should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented.In SwitzerlandThe Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name.They also are respectful of private lives.You should be careful not to ask about personal topics.Punctuality (守时) is vital，something that comes from a

31、 deep respect for others time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe.They also have clear structure in their companies.Higherups make the final decisions，even if others might d isagree.Neat，clean dress is expected.The Swiss follow formal table manners.They also keep their han

32、ds visible at the table and their elbows off the table.It is polite to finish the food on your plate.28. The passage is mainly about _.A. customs and business mannersB. the workplace atmosphereC. lifestyles in different countriesD. living conditions 29.Which of the following is true about Brazil?A.

33、Meetings start strictly as plannedB. They like to keep a distance when talkingC. Meals can last for hoursD. People prefer e-mails rather than face-to-face communication30. Why do Singaporeans avoid disagreeing straight with the boss?A. Efficiency is highly valuedB. They dont like to talk to their bo

34、ssC. They want to save timeD. To show respect for someone of a higher rank31. In which country do people care about which hand to use when eating?A. in Brazil. B. in Singapore.C. in the United Arab Emirates.D. in Switzerland.DNearly every week, we hear news about the latest successes and failures in

35、 driverless vehicles. But we hear little about how other industries are developing this same kind of technology.- 7 -One industry heavily involved in researching and developing artificial intelligence, or AI, is agriculture. Companies are experimenting with high-tech tools that can help farmers save

36、 time and money, while reducing environment-harming chemicals.One of the companies is ecoRobotix of Switzerland. It created a robot equipped with AI and cameras to identify all plants on a farm. The robot has four wheels to carry it through the fields in search of weeds. Computer-controlled arms the

37、n lower and spray the weeds with small amounts of chemicals.Company officials say the robot can fully operate on its own for up to 12 hours a day while being powered by the sun. It uses the same kind of sensor and positioning technology used to guide driverless vehicles. A farmer can also control th

38、e equipment through a smartphone.The co-founder of ecoRobotix, Aurelien Demaurex, says the farm robot can kill weeds with 20 times less chemicals than traditional methods. This is because the system uses exactly the right amount of chemical in the exact place required to kill the weeds.Currently, fa

39、rmers spread weed killers over huge areas to destroy unwanted plants.This method led to a huge industry of genetically engineered crop products created to resist chemicals. The process of changing the genetic structure of food crops has been debated for some time. Critics of genetically engineered c

40、rops believe they can harm people. Large chemical companies have been criticized for supporting genetic crop engineering in order to keep driving chemicals sales.Aurelien Demaurex says the ecoRobotix system can revolutionize farming by greatly reducing chemical usage, while operating without additio

41、nal equipment or people. The company is planning to bring its robot to the market by early next year.32. which is closest in meaning to the bold faced word “weeds”_A. seeds B. crops C. unwanted plants D. unwanted seeds33. Which statement is true about the robot created by ecoRobotix?_A . it will cos

42、t farmers more money.B . it can be controlled through smartphones by farmersC. its powered by wind energyD. its already in wide use34. Why do chemical companies support genetic crop engineering?A. because genetically engineered crop can resist chemicalsB. because genetically engineered crop can grow

43、 fastC. because chemical companies want to promote chemical salesD. because chemical companies are not aware of its danger.35. which is probably the best title?A. Smart Farm EquipmentB. Agriculture in the FutureC. Genetic Crop Engineering- 8 -D. Artificial Intelligence第 二 节 （ 共 5 小 题 ； 每 小 题 2 分 ， 满

44、 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 ， 并 在 答 题 卡 上 将 该 项涂 黑 。 选 项 中 有 两 项 为 多 余 选 项 。Do you want to put a smile on someones face? Maybe make their day a little bit brighter? _36_ In fact, many things can be done as a part of your normal routine and cost little or nothing.

45、 Try out one or more of the following ways today to put smiles on their faces:_37_ Handwritten notes that are given to encourage, not just for thanking someone for a gift, are rare. That makes handwritten notes even more special. Start a new practice of sitting down and writing an encouraging note o

46、n a regular basis.Take a friend out to lunch or invite him to your home._38_If you feel like being more adventurous, throw a party for several of your friends.Deliver a meal to someone you know that is sick or having a rough time. We have all been sick and know the last thing you want to do is be ou

47、t of bed. There are also times when life is tough. _39_. Ask a friend if you can take care of their kid for a day or evening. If you have been a parent, you know the value of being able to have a few hours of free time without worrying about the children. _40_Offer to do it when the parents want to

48、relax themselves.Besides, there is one more way that cant be ignored. Give a real smile to everyone you meet. You will experience how easy it is to get others to smile!A. You will get to know each other even better than you do right now.B. Write an encouraging note to others.C. Thank everyone that s

49、upports you.D. You can be a great help by providing a meal that can be enjoyed.E. Helping others will be rewarded with more smiles.F. It doesnt have to take much time or money on your part.G. Dont wait to be asked to baby-sit when it is required.第 三 部 分 英 语 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