1、张家界市2018年普通高中一年级第一学期期末联考英语试题卷本试卷分听力、阅读理解、英语知识运用和写作四部分。共10页。考试结束,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。注意:1. 答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上,否则无效。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
2、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. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是C。1. How will the man probably travel? A. By plane. B. By car. C. By ship.2. Where is the man going ? A. To the city park. B. To the post office. C. To the shopping center. 3. When will
3、 the man arrive?A.At 8:00.B.At 8:10. C.At 8:15.4. Why does Mike look tired?A. He played basketball.B. He had many classes. C. He took several exams.5. What will the man do tonight?A. Give a call.B. Go shopping. C. Attend a party.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
4、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和第7两个小题。6. Who is more outgoing?A. Gina B. Tina C. Linda7. What do they have in common? A. Both beautiful. B. Both thin. C. Both tall.听第7段材料,回答第8和第9两个小题.8. What did the man do last night?A. Sang songs. B. studied En
5、glish. C.learned Chinese.9. How does the woman learn Chinese?A. By listening to the songs. B. By asking the singer for help. C. By attending the singers concert.听第8段材料,回答第10至12三 个小题.10. How does Bob feel today?A. Very busy.B. Really bored. C. Rather happy.11. What is Kate going to do tomorrow?A. Go
6、to the supermarket. B. Clean her house. C.Go to school. 12. Why does Bob look for Sara?A. To borrow a camera.B. To check where she went. C. To discuss something important.听第9段材料,回答第13至16四个小题。13. What was the woman busy doing?A. Working in the office.B. Looking after the kid. C. Doing some cleaning.
7、14. Whats the most probable relationship between the speakers?A.Husband and wife. B. Friends. C. Neighbors.15. Why did the Smiths go to China?A. To see a friend. B. To take a holiday. C. To deal with work.16. How does the woman feel when she hears the mans idea?A. Bored.B. Uninterested. C. Excited.听
8、第10段材料,回答第17至20四个小题。17. What is most probably the speaker?A. A broadcaster.B. A guide. C. A tourist.18. What can be seen in the Entrance Hall?A. Models of some elephants. B. Paintings of flowers and plants. C. Models of some strange animals.19. How long does the film last?A. 45 minutes. B. An hour.
9、C. Two hours.20. Where is the shop?A. At the gate. B. Upstairs on the left. C. Upstairs on the right.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,并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。AWe drink tea every day. But more than three hundred years ago most of the people in Europe did not know anyth
10、ing about tea. Some people heard about it, but very few of them knew what to do with it.There is a story about a sailor who travelled to countries in the east,the west and the south. One day he left home for India and China, and two months later he came home and brought some tea as a present for his
11、 mother. She told her friends about the present and invited them to a “tea party”. When her friends came to the “tea party”,the old woman offered them brown tea leaves from the teapot. The old womans friends began to eat them. Of course, nobody liked the tea leaves.At that time the sailor came in. H
12、e looked at the table and said,“Mother,what have you done with the tea?”“I boiled (煮) it as you said.” “And what did you do with the water?”“I threw it away, of course.” answered the old woman.“Now you may throw away the leaves, too.” said her son.21. Most of the people in Europe _.A. drank tea ever
13、y day 300 years ago. B. drink tea every day.C. knew nothing about tea 300 years ago. D. like to eat the tea leaves.22. One day the sailor brought his mother some tea from _.A. countries in the west B. countries in the southC. a tea shop in EnglandD. India or China 23. At the “tea party”, _.A. nobody
14、 really knew what to do with the teaB. all the womans friends spoke highly of the teaC. the woman offered her friends some dry tea leavesD. the woman gave her friends each a glass of tea water24. What mistake did the old woman make? A. She did as the sailor said. B. She boiled the tea.C. She threw a
15、way the tea-leaves.D. She poured the water. BWhat might the future be like? Here are some predictions: things to come, things to go.Spring Festival, the most important Chinese holiday when everyone returns home has caused headaches for millions of Chinese. More than 200 million people travel at the
16、same time, making getting travel tickets and the journey difficult. But in 28 years, Spring Festival travel may not be a problem at all. China plans to build more than 120, 000 kilometers of railway and a fast transportation network that will serve 90% of the population by 2020.And because most of C
17、hina will be cities, people will not have to go to other places to find a job, so it will no longer be a problem.Newspapers will come to an end in 2043. In the future, digital newspapers will be sent topersonal web tools through Internet. Readers can discuss topics with journalists and editors. Info
18、rmation will move faster. Oil is running out faster than expected. But scientists have found something else for oil as Fuel. Coal, natural gas, solar power, nuclear power and even, water can take the place of oil as sources of energy.Schools will go electronic. Computers will be important and popula
19、r among the students.Everything will be in the computer and students will not need to bring books to school. They will find information on the Internet. A computer will be the students library, schoolbag and connection to the outside world. There will be robot teachers, and they will check homework
20、on computers and communicate with the students parents through e-mail. And school buses will be like spaceships, comfortable and safe.25. Why has the Spring Festival caused headaches for many Chinese?A. The traffic is too heavy then.B. It costs too much money to celebrate it.C. It is the most import
21、ant Chinese holiday.D. The travel tickets are too expensive then.26. What is not mentioned in the passage as sources of energy?A. Coal. B. Water. C. Wind. D. Nuclear power.27. What can we know about the future mentioned in the passage?A. Robot teachers will check homework.B. 90% of the population wi
22、ll live in the city.C. The Spring Festival travel may still be a problem.D. Readers can discuss topics with each other through Internet.28. Whats the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Computers will be important.B. Schools will go electronic. C. School buses will be like spaceships. D. There will b
23、e robot teachers.CMothers Day is celebrated across the globe though on different dates. Similarly, the ways of celebrations also vary from country to country. Its interesting to know how different cultures and traditions catch the spirit of this special day. To know about traditions followed in diff
24、erent countries, go through the following lines.Mothers Day Tradition in the United StatesIn the United States, Mothers Day is a national holiday and celebrated on the second Sunday of May. History of Mothers Day is more than a hundred years old in the US. It was after a long struggle by a loving da
25、ughter Anna Jarvis that Mothers Day was declared a national holiday by the US government. On this day, children offer beautiful flowers and gifts to their mothers. Carnations are considered traditional Mothers Day flowers. Red carnations are symbol of love and affection. White carnations are worn on
26、 this day in memory of those mothers who are no longer living.Mothers Day Tradition in FranceThe French celebrate Mothers Day on the last Sunday in the month of May.Traditionally French mother is honored with a cake, which resembles a bunch of flowers. This is followed by a traditional family dinner
27、.Mothers Day Tradition in SpainUnlike France and the United States, Mothers Day is celebrated on December 8 in Spain. Mothers Day in Spain has more of a religious significance. To make this day special to theirmothers, children buy chocolates, flowers and cards for them.Mothers Day Tradition in Mexi
28、coUnlike the United States, Mothers Day in Mexico is celebrated on May 10 every year. On this day, churches in Mexico organize special masses. This is followed with distribution of “tamales” and “atole”, the traditional early-morning meal for all mothers.29. Where do people wear white flowers to hon
29、or their dead mothers on Mothers Day?A. In Mexico.B. In France.C. In Spain. D. In the US.30. Which of the following is the last to celebrate Mothers Day every year?A. The US.B. France.C. Spain.D. Mexico.31. What gift will a French mother usually receive on Mothers Day?A. A card. B. A cake.C. A choco
30、late. D. A bunch of flowers.DAttitude(态度) refers to what a person thinks about his or her surroundings and the way in which he or she gets along with them. A persons attitude can be understood, not only by what is said, but also by their body languages, expressions and other behaviors.The saying, “A
31、ttitude is everything”, draws from the idea that people who succeed are the ones who have a right attitude in life. Having a positive attitude brings about a positive change in ones life.We are driven by our goals and dreams. But our dreams are nothing, if not supported by a good attitude. Some peop
32、le think that they have the right to have the worlds riches. But if they do not work hard for them, then their attitude will lead to their failure. The manner in which we treat other people shows our upbringing(教养)and our opinions about others. We should always treat people in the way we want others
33、 to treat us. Author of Black Beauty, Anna Sewell, said, “Its good people who make good places.” Those who have a good attitude create a warm atmosphere around them. This draws people towards them and helps build friendly relations. Such people can be relied on, and are usually very sensible.A lot o
34、f things can be at risk if you have a bad attitude. People do not like to be surrounded by those who have negative personality. This includes being rude, ungrateful and behaving badly in public. We can improve our attitude by changing our thought process. If we start believing in the greater good, t
35、hen we are certain to be positive.An individuals attitude is mostly dependent on their family backgrounds. In order to ensure that children develop a good attitude, families must take good care of and constantly support them. We are also responsible for our own attitude. A good attitude is very help
36、ful in the long run.32. How do we understand the saying “Attitude is everything” in Paragraph 2?A. Good attitude is key to success.B. Everybody has their own attitude.C. Its hard to describe every attitude type clearly.D. Every success should be judged through an attitude of mind.33. What does the u
37、nderlined word“this”in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. A good place.B. A friendly relation.C. A good attitude.D. A warm atmosphere.34. According to Paragraph 4, what may having a bad attitude result in?A. Failing to set goals.B. Losing some friends.C. Lacking self-control.D. Being afraid of changes.35. What
38、 contributes a lot to the development of a good attitude according to the last paragraph?A. Social concern.B. Public opinions.C. Family environment.D. Natural surroundings.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。The Mother River Protection Day takes place on March 9 every year.
39、 36 Now it has a history of 10 years.Over the past several thousand years, people have been cutting down trees to turn forest into farmland just to support the bigger and bigger population. 37 Without the protection of trees and grass, top soil is washed or blown away. This end up with more desert (
40、荒漠).Without trees, water will no longer go underground along their roots even if it rains. 38 Many rivers dry up in dry seasons. As a result, many people who live by rivers cant find enough water for farming and drinking. Moreover, people often leave litter wherever they go. When it rains heavily, r
41、ubbish is washed into rivers and lakes. It is worse that some unlawful factories send out polluted water into rivers. 39 40 First, we must do everything to keep them clean and try to save every drop of water. More importantly, we must grow more trees and grass. Only in this way can we keep our mothe
42、rs young and beautiful forever.A. This cuts down the supply of water resources.B. Protecting our mother rivers is very important.C. What should we do to protect our mother rivers?D. As a result, the rivers and lakes become undrinkable.E. More and more people begin to realize the importance of water.
43、F. It was set up in 2008 just to call on all the people to protect the mother rivers of China.G. Besides, people are raising more and more sheep and cows which eat up the grass.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。Valerie was ver
44、y worried about her dad. For some time she had noticed he was 41 his hair. One day, she asked him, “Daddy, every day you have less hair. 42 is that?” Her father smiled and said, “Its the hair thief. He visits my 43 during the night when Im asleep.One by one he pulls out my hair, and theres no way to
45、 44 him.”This worried Valerie, but she 45 to help her dad. That night she stayed 46 as long as she could. When she was 47 her dad and mom had fallen asleep, she took a stone and went to their bedroom slowly and 48 . She didnt want the hair thief to 49 her. When she arrived at her fathers side, she c
46、arefully look at her fathers head in order to catch the hair thief as soon as he 50 . Before long, she saw a shadow on her fathers head and she 51 it with the stone.Her father 52 a loud cry and got out of bed at once. He turned the 53 on. To his 54 , his daughter was waving a stone in the air. “Dadd
47、y, I 55 got him, but I 56 !” said Valerie. Meanwhile, the mother 57 . She burst into 58 when she knew what had happened.So Valeries father had to explain that the hair thief didnt exist, and that losing hair is something that just happens naturally to most fathers. Valerie still 59 about her daddy,
48、but she no longer waited for the hair thief. 60 , she bought her father a nice sleeping hat.41. A. checkingB. losingC. touchingD. protecting42. A. WhenB. WhereC. WhyD. What43. A. neckB. faceC. earsD. head44. A. catchB. throwC. holdD. keep45. A. believedB. decidedC. thoughtD. allowed46. A. awakeB. as
49、leepC. afraidD. alone47. A. gladB. sorryC. upsetD. sure48. A. sadlyB. nervouslyC. loudlyD. quietly49. A. disappointB. knowC. hearD.catch50. A. appearedB. leftC. returnedD. followed51. A. caughtB. feltC. hitD. covered52. A. came outB. let outC. sent outD. set out53. A. radioB. televisionC. computerD.
50、 light54. A. surpriseB. delightC. careD. hope55. A. stillB. hardlyC. nearlyD. never56. A. stayedB. failedC. succeededD. moved57. A. woke upB. showed upC. looked outD. turned around58. A. shoutsB. tearsC. laughterD. cheers59. A. shoutsB. thoughtC. wonderedD. worried60. A. ThoughB. InsteadC. Otherwise
51、D. Besides第二节 (共10小题;每小题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。From our recent survey of students, we have found that only 8 per cent of the 61 (student) like reading. The most popular reading subject is 62 , which 28 percent of the students enjoy. This is 63 (close) followed by travel books
52、, which 25 percent of the students are interested 64 . 16 per cent of the students like reading about sports and twelve percent like science books. A small number of the students like other subjects, such as history.We want to get the students interested in reading. For this reason, we suggest that
53、we have a humour book club, since humour 65 (be) the most popular subject. Each class would have 66 (it) own club meetings once a week. At the meetings, they could discuss 67 they are currently reading, and could even read aloud some funny bits from the books. The class monitors could then come up w
54、ith a list of humour books 68 are popular with the students, and this list could 69 (share) with the other classes. This would be a good way to encourage students to read by 70 (help) them learn about books that they might enjoy.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你
55、同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加,删除或修改。每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 Mrs Wang is our class teacher. She teach English. She is a very good teacher and we all like him very much.Mrs Wang is on her forties. She
56、is tall and slim, and always wears glasses. She has been a teacher for many years, but she has rich experience. She speaks English good. Mrs Wang always thinks of ways to make her classes lively and interested. Not only have we learnt a lot of English from her, but we have also learnt a lot of about
57、 the cultures of many foreign country. She is very patient and helpful, though strict with us. We are proud to being the students of such great teacher.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)在最近的英语课上你们班组织了一次讨论,讨论的主题是,你认同母亲外出工作吗?不同的学生有不同的看法,请根椐以下材料写一份报道,介绍当时的讨论情况。并阐述你自已的观点。Do you agree with mums working outside the home?65%
58、 For35% AgainstMums have the right to workMums dont have to workWorking mums bring in more money.No one cooks the meals at homeMums can be proud of their success in work.No one cleans the houseWorking mums are good for society.Giving people money to do thehousework is expensive.Your opinion.注意:1.词数100左右。 2.开头已为你写好,不记入总词数。Do you agree with mums working outside the home? Today we had a discussion about mums who work outside the home. The opinions were divided.