1、广西贺州市2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题第I卷（共85分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Why is the man going to New York?A. To work there.B. To visit a friend.C. To have a vacation.2. How will the man go to the meeting hall?A. On foot.B. By ca
2、r.C. By underground.3. What is the man going to do tomorrow?A. Meet Mr. Johnson.B. See a dentist.C. Send an e-mail.4. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a ticket office.B. In a police office.C. In a post office.5. What are the two speakers talking about?A. When the boat race begi
3、ns.B. What they will watch on television.C. Why they like to watch the sports news.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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the womans opinion about her job in the Peace Corp?A. It is boring.B. It is enjoyable.C. It is
4、a waste of time.7. What does the woman think is the most exciting thing in the Peace Corp?A. Moving to a new office.B. Learning about another culture.C. Fitting into a different community.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What do we know about the girl?A. She is 12 years old.B. She doesnt have boy classmates.C. She
5、 doesnt have French classes at school.9. When does the girls dance class begin every day?A. At 7:00a.m.B. At 8:30a.m.C. At 10:30a.m.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman eats lots of fruit.B. The woman often has colds.C. The man is often off sick.11. What advice d
6、oes the man give to the woman?A. Give up smoking.B. Drink more water.C. Take regular breaks.12. How often does the man think the woman should swim?A. Once a week.B. Twice a week.C. Three times a week.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What will the man do this summer vacation?A. Visit his friend.B. Work for a com
7、pany.C. Travel around Europe.14. Where do Bills relatives live?A. In Lithuania.B. In France.C. In Germany.15. How will the man collect money for next term?A. By doing a part-time job.B. By borrowing a bit from Bill.C. By borrowing a bit from the woman.16. What does the man think of his coming vacati
8、on?A. Boring.B. Meaningful.C. Short.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the show about?A. Gardening.B. Healthy living.C. Virginia tourism.18. How long will the show last?A. Four days.B. Nine days.C. Ten days.19. Where is the show?A. Behind the zoo.B. In front of the stadium.C. Opposite the Ocean Park.20.
9、What will Chris Rickens do in the show?A. Make a speech.B. Organize the show.C. Sell gardening supplies.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。AIn the 1880s, Mark Twain managed his own publishing company. He also became interested in various investmen
10、ts（投资）, especially a kind of typesetting machine. He lost almost $200,000 in investments in the machine between 1881 and 1894. Also, his publishing company declared bankruptcy（破产）in April 1894. Thus, in January 1895, Mark Twain found himself publicly shamed by his inability to pay his debts.Mark Twa
11、in finally recovered from his financial difficulties, through his continued writing and a successful lecture tour in 1895 and 1896. During this much-publicized tour, Twain lectured in such places as India, South Africa and Australia. By the time he returned, he had become an international hero. Twai
12、n enjoyed this attention, and his habits of smoking cigars or a pipe and wearing unusual white suits contributed to his showy image. He also made use of his position as a public figure to criticize the US foreign policy.Although he was recovering from his financial problems by 1898, Mark Twain had b
13、egun to experience tragedy（悲剧）in his personal life. Suzy, his oldest daughter, died of meningitis （脑膜炎）in 1896, while her parents and sister Clara were abroad. In 1903, Mark Twain sold the beloved house in Hartford, which had become too closely associated with Suzys death. His wife, Olivia, who had
14、developed a heart condition, died on June 5, 1904. His youngest daughter, Jean, died on Dec.24, 1909.21. Which is not the reason why Mark Twain found himself in debt?A. Because he devoted all his energy to his writings.B. Because his publishing firm bankruptcy.C. Because he lost almost $200,000 in i
15、nvestments in the machine between 1881 and 1894.D. Because he lost a large quantity of money in various investments.22. How did Mark Twain pay off his debts?A. By borrowing money from the bank.B. By investing in foreign countries.C. By writing articles and a successful lecture tour.D. By printing hi
16、s own articles and selling them for money.23. It can be inferred that Mark Twain _.A. hated giving lectures in the foreign countriesB. liked wearing black clothesC. hated the US foreign policy at that timeD. hated smoking cigarsBFive million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the pu
17、rpose of helping project Grand Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below.CampingTo project the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required for overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by
18、mail. Please write: Information Center, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023FiresBecause of the extreme fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View campgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either.HikingPlease stay on permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy de
19、sert plants. Pack out what you pack in, so you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park where wildlife exists.WeatherThe weather at Grand Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning causes a particular danger during sudden summer
20、storms. These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys, a danger to hikers. Watch the skies and check daily weather reports.WildlifeDo not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Grand Canyon National Park where deer were purposely shot because they ate plastic bags that left th
21、em sick and weak. Hungry deer can be danger and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may appear.24. What can you do first if you want t
22、o go camping?A. Know the permitted.B. Book campgrounds in advance.C. Make sure not to make a fire.D. Stop at Mather and Desert View.25. What do the underlined words “pack out what you pack in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Keep everything out of campgrounds.B. Take away everything you bring in.C.
23、Carry all the necessary food.D. Look after your personal belongings.26. Why were some deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?A. They ate wrong things and became very ill.B. They begged food from visitors.C. They were a danger to other gentle animals.D. They kicked and bit visitors.27. What is the ma
24、in purpose of the text?A. To provide travel information.B. To report some recent news.C. To teach tourists hiking skills.D. To introduce the wild life.CWhat time of day can you think most quickly? Are you a morning person? Or does it take you a few hours to get your brain going? A lot of recent rese
25、arch suggests that we should pay attention to our body clock. It can tell us what time of day we can perform best at.Many people work best later in the morning. This is because the bodys temperature takes time to rise through the day. Taking a warm shower when you wake up can help your bodys tempera
26、ture rise quickly.But everyones body clock is different and some are special. Morning people will get up early and work better early in the day. Evening people will work later but work better towards the end of the day.Research shows that were better at some activities at certain times of the day. P
27、hysical performance（体能）is at its best between 3 pm and 6 pm, so its better to exercise later in the day. Between noon and 4 pm, people begin to pay less attention. This is because we think less quickly after a big meal. Research also shows we become sleepy around 2 pm. This is why people in Spain ta
28、ke a short sleep in early afternoon. Finally, it is best to eat when were active. This allows our body to burn calories（卡路里）better and stops our blood sugar levels（血糖）from getting too high.28. _ can tell us what time of day we can perform best at.A. Morning peopleB. A warm showerC. Our body temperat
29、ureD. Our body clock29. What is the best time for physical performance?A. Between 3pm and 6pm.B. Between 7 pm and 10 pm.C. Between noon and 4pm.D. Between 5 am and 8 am.30. Why is it best to eat when were active?A. Because eating makes the brain unable to think quickly.B. Because it makes our blood
30、sugar levels higher.C. Because our body can burn more calories.D. Because our body needs a short sleep.31. What is the best title（题目）for this article?A. How can we work betterB. The best time to exerciseC. How can we keep healthyD. The perfect time to do somethingDWe dont know how different our life
31、 will be in the future. We can only try to imagine it.At first we think about human relationship. In the year 2050, we will use computers almost everyday. We will make new friends through the Interneteven our husbands or wives will be met in this way. It will be much faster and easier for us. On the
32、 other hand, our relationships with people wont be as important as they are todaywe will feel a little lonely.Computers will also help us in many other activities in 2050.For example, they will be used by the children at school to make their learning easier. In addition, there will be much more othe
33、r machines which will play a similar role as computers, like robots which will do the housework for us.Spending holidays will also be completely different. Traveling to other planets or to the moon will be available for everyone. Means of transport will, of course, change, too. We will use solar-pow
34、ered cars, which will be much cleaner.We could expect that the faster technological progress would lead to a more polluted environment. But it isnt true. We will pay more attention to protecting the environment. And, scientists will probably find cures for many dangerous diseases, like cancer or AID
35、S. Therefore, our surroundings as well as health will be in better condition.Although we cant predict the exact changes which will be made in the world, we often think about them. We worry about our and our childrens future; we have expectations, hopes as well as fears. But I think we should be rath
36、er hope about our future. We should be happy and believe good things will happen.32. Why will people probably feel a little lonely in 2050?A. Because the number of people will become much smaller.B. Because there will be less face-to-face communication.C. Because people wont like making friends with
37、 each other.D. Because people wont communicate with each other much often.33. The third paragraph mainly tells us _.A. computers will do all the things for human beingsB. how people will use computers to communicate with each otherC. machines like computers and robots will help people a lotD. how pe
38、ople will use robots to do the housework34. According to the passage, which of the following will happen in 2050?A. The relationship between people will be more important than that of today.B. The way of spending holidays will be the same as that of today.C. It wont be difficult for people to travel
39、 to other planets.D. Our environment will be much more polluted with a growing number of cars.35. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. How people will communicate in the year 2050.B. What our life will be like in the year2050.C. How people will travel and spend their holidays in the year 2050.
40、D. What high technology will appear in the year 2050.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。We often close ourselves off when painful events happen in our lives. Instead of letting the world soften us, we let it drive us deeper into ourselves. We try to ignore the hurt and, pa
41、in, but we cant hide from ourselves. 36 The tips listed below can help you open your heart more fully and completely.Breathe into painWhenever a painful situation arises in your life, try to face it instead of running away. 37 When the sadness strikes, take a deep breath and accept it. By using our
42、breath we soften our experiences and allow more newness. 38 Were often confused at the next step to take. Actually, we can try a new decision making process. To start this process, we may ask, “Heart, what decision should I make here? What action feels the most right?” See what comes up, then put it
43、 into practice and evaluate the outcome.Spend time aloneFor most of our lives were surrounded by people: our friends, family members, and strangers. 39 When you spend time in solitude（孤独）, youre free from the influences of other people. It might be painful at first, but eventually youll add a whole
44、new layer of depth and understanding into your life.Get outside of yourself 40 But in reality, they actually work hand-in-hand. After youve explored the depths of yourself, you come away with a new understanding.Now, its time to share that -not through telling others, but through being with others.A
45、. Have a light heart.B. Ask your heart what it wants.C. Is there anything Im hiding from myself?D. How often do we really spend time alone?E. This may seem a little contradictory to the last tip.F. We should open our hearts and take action to heal the wounds.G. When we run away from sadness, it gets
46、 stronger and more real.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、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。My father once worked for a big company. However, when I was a year old he 41 his job and then our family got into a difficult station. We were 42 , so we sold our house
47、. Then we had to live with my grandmother. 43 she didnt like kids at all. She never 44 . But l was very happy with my parents. My father was 45 at making things. I was also 46 and had a talent for designing.We didnt have money to buy. 47 so we made our own. I put two tyres together to make a horse.
48、I learned a lot about gravity（重力）because I 48 many times.By 10, I knew I wanted to become a(n) 49 , but they didnt take women in engineering school, so I went to another school and 50 in 1945. Then I was very 51 to be accepted by the armys training programme. I learned a lot there. In 1966, I 52 ser
49、ving the army. I began to work with children with learning problems. I wanted to 53 something that would help them. Luckily, I 54 .I tried to retire five times but it 55 worked. In 1997, I went back to school to learn drawing, which was 56 for my inventions. On a TV programin2015, 1 57 David Kelley
50、the founder of the design firm IDEO. When I realized he 58 people from different backgrounds, I thought, “I have special life experiences and designing skills. I could be of 59 to his firm.”I typed a letter to Kelley and quickly, I got a 60 that I was accepted. I was 85.41. A. lostB. tookC. missedD.
51、 changed42. A. in orderB. in peaceC. in dangerD. in debt43. A. thoughB. orC. asD. so44. A. apologizedB. performedC. smiledD. worked45. A. madB. skilledC. amazedD. disappointed46. A. sensitiveB. strictC. prettyD. creative47. A. clothesB. booksC. toysD. foods48. A. fell offB. gave inC. looked upD. tur
52、ned back49. A. doctorB. soldierC. dancerD. inventor50. A. startedB. returnedC. graduatedD. arrived51. A. afraidB. luckyC. braveD. clever52. A. finishedB. enjoyedC. escapedD. kept53. A. rememberB. gatherC. sayD. develop54. A. leftB. agreedC. succeededD. stopped55. A. alreadyB. alwaysC. nearlyD. never
53、56. A. famousB. helpfulC. fitD. ready57. A. invitedB. calledC. discoveredD. saw58. A. persuadedB. recognizedC. acceptedD. doubted59. A. valueB. importanceC. interestD. health60. A. choiceB .replyC. giftD. reward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。One morning, I was waiting at
54、 the bus stop, worried about 61 (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, 62 some of them looked 63 (disappoint). When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next 64 the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike 65 (catch) my atte
55、ntion. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused 66 (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept 67 (ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the
56、 boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked, “ 68 anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted. “Oh dear! Its 69 (I).” She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Everyone on the bus began talk
57、ing about what the boy had done, and the crowed of strangers 70 (sudden) became friendly to one another.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，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中曼多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），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。注意：1
58、. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Good news for you, everyone! There will be an English lecture in modern American English by Mr. Jackson, a American professor from Hezhou College. It would be given in the school dining hall on next Wednesday morning. It will last two hour from 10:00 to 12:00
59、.Those who are interested in them are welcome. But you can invite your friends attend the lecture. Be sure not to be lately. By the way, we have been decided to set up an English Corner in our school, there we will be able to have free talks in English and improve our English from then on. Well have
60、 a further discussion about it after the lecture.第二节书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你的校友Tom是一位来自美国的交换生，他对中国的饮食很感兴趣。请你根据以下要点写一封邀请信，邀请Tom到你家来做客。1. 时间：周六晚上；2. 活动安排：与你邀请的另外三位好友一起享用特色中国菜和玩游戏；3. 期盼Tom能来并希望他早点回复。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_广西贺州市2017-2018学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题答案1-5 ACBCA6-10 BBACB11-15 BCCBC16-20 BAACA21-
61、25 ACCBB26-30 AADAC31-35 DBCCB36-40 FGBDE41-45 ADACB46-50 DCADC51-55 BADCD56-60 BDCAB61. being62. and63. disappointed64. to65. caught66. to stop67. riding68. Did69. mine70. suddenly短文改错：Good news for you, everyone! There will be an English lecture in modern American English by Mr. Jackson, a on/abou
62、t anAmerican professor from Hezhou College. It would be given in the school dining hall on next Wednesday morning. willIt will last two hour from 10:00 to 12:00.Those who are interested in them are welcome. But you can invite your hoursitAndfriends attend the lecture. Be sure not to be lately. By th
63、e way, we have been decided to set up an English Corner to late 删除beenin our school, there we will be able to have free talks in English and improve our English from then on. Well have a wherefurther discussion about it after the lecture.书面表达：One possible versionDear Tom,I am writing to invite you t
64、o come to my house for dinner at 6:00 p.m. this Saturday. As far as I know, you are very interested in Chinese diet, so I am sure you will enjoy the special food at my house. My mother, who is good at cooking, will prepare different kinks of delicious food for us. In addition, I will also invite three of my best friends to join us, whom you will be glad to meet. After dinner, well play interesting games together. I am sure we will have fun. Please tell me whether you can come as soon as possible. My family are all looking forward to your coming.Yours,Li Hua
