1、 红兴隆分局第一高级中学2016-2017学年第一学期期中考 英语学科试题 （注：卷面分值120分，折合150分；时间：100分钟 ）第一部分 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。 A A cancer-stricken British teenage said Thursday she had been moved by messages of support from around the world after writing an online “Buck
2、et List” of things she wanted to do before dying. Alice Pyne, 15, created an Internet blog in which she described her fight against a cancer of the white blood cells. “Ive been fighting cancer for almost four years and now I know that the cancer is gaining on me and it doesnt look like Im going to w
3、in this one,” she wrote.For her list, at the site www.alicepyne.B, she has included making everyone sign up to be a bone marrow donor（骨髓捐赠者）, swimming with sharks, meeting boy band Take That and getting a purple iPad computer.Messages of support and offers of help quickly flooded her webpage and it
4、became one of the most talked about subjects on Twitter.“Oh, dear! I thought that I was just doing a little blog for a few friends!” she wrote after her site attracted huge attention. “Thank you so much for all your lovely messages to me.” Pyne, who lives with her family in the northwest English tow
5、n of Ulverston, revealed the management of Take That had arranged for her to see the band after reading her blog. A group of local lawmakers have also joined forces with the Anthony Blood Cancer Charity to encourage people to join its stem cell register.1. What happened after Alice Pyne wrote her “B
6、ucket List”? A. People sent gifts to her from all over the world. B. People around the world sent messages to support her. C. A lot of people offered to donate bone marrow to her. D. The media called on people to help her.2. Alice Pyne wrote her “Bucket List” to _. A. catch peoples attention B. expr
7、ess her last few wishes C. give comfort to two terminally ill men D. say goodbye to a few friends3. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that Alice Pyne_. A. is unaware of her own conditions B. is very sad to know that she will die C. is still quite confident in fighting against cancer D. is
8、 calm to know that death is approaching4. Which of the following is NOT on Alice Pynes “Bucket List”? A. To ask people to donate bone marrow. B. To get a cool computer. C. To meet a boy. D. To swim with sharks. B Its the ending of 2016，but as USA Today says，“its never too late to plan your 2016 trav
9、els”With so many hot destinations around the globe，“where should I go?” can be difficult to answer.According to Lonely Planet，though，Brazil is a fine choiceon Aug.29，the travel guide named that country the top one to visit in 2016.“As if endless strands of coast and mountains，splashed with rainfores
10、t didnt already add up to an unfair share of heaven (天堂)，Brazil will hold two of the greatest sporting events in the world，beginning with the 2014 FIFA World Cup and followed by the 2016 Summer Olympics，”explained Lonely Planet.Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America.It boas
11、ts(自豪拥有) the Amazon，the worlds largest jungle，which is home to a variety of plants and animals.But the great landscape is not the only thing Brazilians take pride in.The colors green and yellow might make most people think of Brazils soccer team even more than its national flag. Soccer is more than
12、a sport in Brazil；its a way of life. In fact，the World Cup brings Brazilians together. It is interesting to note，that the general elections(大选) in Brazil are usually held during the same year as the World Cup. Political parties try to take advantage of the patriotic enthusiasm created by soccer to i
13、nspire political energy.Alongside soccer，samba is another symbol of Brazil.The countrys most traditional dance is highlighted every February at the Rio Carnival，which is one of the worlds biggest.“Brazil has left its secondclass nation status，” said former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Sil
14、va in 2009 after Rio de Janeiro was awarded the 2016 Olympics.Brazils growing economy，fueled (刺激) by oil and aircraft factories，has made it more than just a nation of samba，soccer and beaches. These days，it might just be the best tourist destination in the world.5.Which is true about Brazil? A.It wi
15、ll hold the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics in 2016. B.Soccer and samba are two symbols of the country. C.It is the largest country with the longest history in South America. D.Its Amazon is the worlds largest jungle ,Brazilians take pride in only. 6. We can tell from the words of Luiz Inacio
16、 Lula da Silva that_ A.his country will be the first class nation status after the 2016 Olympics. B.his country has been left behind by other second-class nations. C.he is confident that his country has developed very fast. D.the 2016 Olympics ,not samba or soccer, has made his country the first cla
17、ss7.The authors purpose in writing the article is to_ A.prove that Lonely Planets recommendation is right B.give an introduction of Brazil as a tourist destination C.give an objective review of Brazil as a nation D.explain why Brazil will be holding the two sporting events CThe main reason people co
18、me to America is said to be that they can chase the American Dream. Everyone has heard of it, and many have died fighting for it. The only thing is that there is no clear definition of the American Dream. It is not defined by one dream, but by all the opportunities that the United States offers. Sin
19、ce the founding of the United States, people have been striving to define the American Dream.In the play Death of a Salesman, every character is trying to realize his own version of the American Dream. Willy feels that he has done so. He has spent his whole life as a not very successful salesman. As
20、 he gets older, he starts having conflicts with everyone in his life, and feels that only by killing himself will the people around him be able to finally be happy.Bernard, on the other hand, feels that the American Dream can only be achieved through career success. He shows that through hard work a
21、nd dedication he will be crowned with success.The dialogue of the characters reveals the different attitudes they have toward the American Dream, and the reaction of Willy to the fact that Bernard is very successful while he is not.Many people try to achieve the American Dream, but few actually do s
22、o. As with any goal, it takes hard work and dedication to achieve the American Dream. In Death of a Salesman, all aspects of this goal are examined. For the goal to be achieved, the dream must be an attainable one which is worth working toward. It also must be a dream that the professional world acc
23、epts and finds useful.8. The underlined word “striving” probably has the same meaning as “_”. A. trying hard B. giving up C. bending down D standing still9. According to the text, Death of a Salesman tries to tell us _. A. what the American Dream is like B. why Willy decides to kill himself C. about
24、 Bernards dedication to his work? D. the life stories of Willy and Bernard10. According to the author, Bernard is successful because _. A. he understands the real world B. he knows how to take advantage of his knowledge C. he works hard to achieve his goals D. he is popular around the world11. What
25、would be the correct structure of the text? DWhether you are entering the job market for the first time or you are already at work, you have to know the various fields where you can work and the types of jobs available per field. Now it is time that you gained basic knowledge about ten common fields
26、 of work and some types of jobs in that field. Here they are:Technology JobsThe technology field is always growing very fast, so job growth in the field is also constantly booming. Here, you are always in the cutting-edge. However, you always have to update your skills when you are working in techno
27、logy. Engineering and IT graduates are people who primarily do work related to technology. Education JobsHere is a field which allows you to share your knowledge with others. You need subject-matter knowledge and teaching skills to be in this field. Most of all, you need plenty of hearts. While the
28、everyday life teachers may be tiring, education is one of the most fulfilling (令人满意的) fields to enter. You may need some certifications, though.Healthcare JobsHealthcare professions enable you to use a great knowledge base of the human body and of latest health advances so you can save lives, provid
29、e comfort, cure illness, and maintain peoples health. Work here is often done in hospitals and private clinics.Science and MathematicsDiscovering new knowledge is the primary task of scientists and mathematicians. Training here takes a long time and goes beyond getting a bachelors degree. However, t
30、he work will be fulfilling, especially that you may be at the edges of revolutionary discoveries. You can also use any experience and research skills acquired in either field to work in regular employment settings.12. If you want to become a teacher you should be _. A. efficient B. unwilling C. pati
31、ent D. pessimistic13. The feature of working in technology is that _. A. you are always in a dangerous situation B. you have to deal with difficult problems C. you need to often learn new knowledge D. you have to get on well with others14. If you take interest in medicine you will choose _. A. Scien
32、ce and Mathematics B. Education Jobs C. Technology Jobs D. Healthcare Jobs15. What is the first aim of scientists and mathematicians? A. Training for a long time. B. Using experience and research skills. C. Discovering new knowledge. D. Getting a bachelors degree.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
33、选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。 Eyes can speak Much meaning can be conveyed clearly with our eyes, so it is often said that eyes can speak. _16_ In a bus you may look at a stranger, but not for too long. And if he sensed that you are staring at him, he may feel uncomfortable.The same is true in our daily
34、life. If you are stared at for more than necessary, you will look at yourself up and down to see if there is anything wrong with you. 17 Eyes do speak, right?Looking too long at someone may seem to be rude and aggressive. 18 If a man stares at a woman for more than 10 seconds and refuses to look awa
35、y from her, his intentions are obvious. He wishes to attract her attention and let her know that he is admiring her.However, when two persons are engaged in a conversation, the speaker will only look into the listeners eyes from time to time to make sure that the listener does pay attention to what
36、the former is speaking. 19 If a speaker looks at you continuously when speaking as if trying to control you, you will feel awkward. A poor liar usually exposes himself by looking too long at the victim. He wrongly believes that looking straight in the eye is a sign of honest communication. 20 Actual
37、ly, eye contact should be made based on specific relationship and situation.A.On the contrary, it will give him away.B.Do you have such a kind of experience?C.Thats what normal eye contact is all about.D.Actually, continuous eye contact is limited to lovers only.E.After all, everybody likes to be st
38、ared at for quite a long time.F.But things are different when it comes to staring at the opposite sex.G.If nothing goes wrong, you will feel annoyed at being stared at that way.第二部分 英语知识运用（共四节，满分65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。The letter bel
39、ow is from Antoine Leiris, whose wife Helen died in the terror attack in Paris on November 11th. He wrote the letter to her killers. It was 21 written as a Facebook post and has been 22 thousands of times on social media. On Friday night you 23 the life of an exceptional being, the love of my life,
40、the 24 of my son, but you will not have my 25 . I dont know who you are 26 I dont want to know - you are dead souls. I will not give you the gift of hating you. You have obviously 27 it, but responding to it with anger would be to give in to the same ignorance that has made you what you are. You wan
41、t me to be 28 , to cast a mistrusting eye on my fellow citizens, to 29 my freedom for security. You 30 . I saw her this morning, finally after nights and days of waiting. My wife was 31 as beautiful as she was when she left on Friday evening, as beautiful as when I fell madly in love with her more t
42、han 12 32 ago. Of course, I am heart-broken with 33 , but I know that she will join us every day and that we will find each other again in the paradise of free souls which you will never have 34_ to. We are only 35 , my son and I, but we are more 36 than all the worlds armies. 37 any case, I have no
43、 time to waste on you. I need to go back to Melvil, who is 38_ from his afternoon nap. He is just 17 months old. He will eat his snack like every day and we are going to play like we do every day. In every day of his life, the little boy will 39 you with his 40 and freedom, because you dont have his
44、 hatred either.21. A. occasionally B. originally C. accidently D. frequently22. A. shared B. written C. printed D. praised23. A. came across B. stole away C. argued with D. turned into24. A. teacher B. friend C. sister D. mother25. A. anger B. mercy C. sympathy D. hatred26. A. but B. if C. once D. a
45、nd27. A. hated B. abandoned C. sought D. found28. A. afraid B. brave C. concerned D. crazy29. A. value B. attach C. sacrifice D. respect30. A. won B. hesitated C. lost D. warned31. A. ever B. just C. even D. never32. A. days B. weeks C. months D. years33. A. sorrow B. depression C. enthusiasm D. pas
46、sion34. A. access B. companion C. devotion D. desire35. A. none B. one C. two D. three36. A. successful B. thankful C. powerful D. merciful37. A. On B. In C. With D. Of38. A. cheering up B. packing up C. sending up D. waking up39. A. insult B. threaten C. control D. complain40. A. happiness B. sadne
47、ss C. forgiveness D. awareness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。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing abilities. _41_ (compare) with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes _42_ time. It can help us to
48、develop the habit of thinking in English. _43_ we persist in(坚持) this practice, gradually well learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many difficulties. In the first place, it often happens _44_ we have trouble finding appropriate words
49、and phrases to give expression to our mind. _45_ (second), there are many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. _46_ it is extremely hard for us to put them into English properly.As far as I am _47_ (concern), my suggestion is that we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English diction
50、ary _48_ easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then consult our dictionary. We can also turn to our English teacher for help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is _49_ great use to keep a diary in English for _50_ development of our writing ski
51、lls.第三节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Two people were arrested yesterday at a Paris airport for bringing animals into Europe from South America illegal. One customs officer saw a woman walking in front of a group. Then he saw feathers fall under her coat. Having seen this, the cu
52、stoms officer ask the woman to come over to his desk. He was surprised to find ten birds inside his coat. There was a short, fat gentleman was following her. Another customs officer called him over when he appeared that he had a moving stomach. On taking down his jacket, they found a tortoise. He ha
53、d traveled on the plane like this, kept the tortoise hiding in a blanket. Then, these two people ended up arrested.第四部分 书面表达（满分25分）第24届冬季奥林匹克运动会将于2022年2月在北京和张家口市联合举行。现面向社会招募志愿者。假如你是李华，请根据自己的情况写一封申请信。内容包括：1.热爱体育；2.英语流利；3.性格外向开朗；有组织能力Dear Sir or Madam:I have heard the news that you are recruiting volu
54、nteers for the Winter Olympic Games to be held in2022._ _1-20题，阅读理解；每题2分，总分40分；1-4 BBDC 5-7 BCB 8-11 AACB 12-15CCDC 16_20 BGFCA21-40题，完形填空；每题1.5分，总计30分；21-25 BABDD 26-30 DCACC 31-35BDAAC 36-40CBDAA41-50题语法填空，每题1.5分，总分15分；41,compared 42,less 43, If 44,that 45,secondly 46,And 47,concerned 48, within 49,of 50, the51-60题，改错；每题1分，总分10分；51, illegal-illegally 52,fall-falling 53, ask-asked 54, his-her 55, was 去掉 56，he-it 57,down-off 58, kept-keeping 59, hiding-hidden 60, being作文；25分。
