1、第I卷第一部分 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。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. 9.15.1. Where is Wallace now?A. In the hotel.B. At the lab.C. At home.2. Who is ill?A. George.B. Georges wife.C. Geo
2、rges father.3. What will the man probably do?A. Go to study in the dining room.B. Go to the classroom.C. Go to bed.4. Since when has the woman become ill?A. Tuesday.B. Wednesday.C. Thursday.5. What time does the woman think the train leaves?A. At 8:00.B. At 8:08.C. At 8:18.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
3、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、7题。6. What is the woman doing?A. Waiting for the man.B. Doing shopping.C. Taking a taxi.7. Where are the speakers probably going to meet?A. In a restaurant.B. In a shop.C
4、. At home.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What season is it now?A. Summer.B. Autumn.C. Winter.9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Driver and passenger.C. Doctor and patient.10. What is the weather like in August in San Francisco?A. It is warm.B. It is cool.C. It is hot.
5、听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Whats the woman doing for the sports meet?A. Making a standard for the events.B. Making a timetable for the events.C. Writing a report about the players.12. Which event do the students have before lunch?A. The short distance race.B. Swimming.C. Jumping.13. What does the man say
6、about the 100-meter race?A. It seems more exciting than any other event.B. It takes place at 6:00 pm.C. It demands less energy.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. How did the man know about the flat?A. In the newspaper.B. From his friend.C. On the Internet.15. How many bedrooms does the flat have?A. 4.B. 3.C. 2.16
7、. When will the flat be available?A. On August 1st.B. Before September 1st.C. On or after September 1st.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where did Hank and his family once live?A. In a small village.B. In a small town.C. In a large city.18. Why did Hank take his new car out of garage?A. He wanted to show it to
8、 his neighbors.B. He wanted to repair it.C. He wanted to wash it.19. When did Jane need the car probably?A. When there was a party.B. When it needed gas.C. When there was a football game.20. How many people did the car belong to?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.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
9、文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AWant to try something new for your next trip? Push your family out of your comfortable home with these ideas for an adventure you can have together.New ZealandNew Zealands natural beauty and excellent fame for outdoor activities make it a popular tourist area for famil
10、ies. Finding a camper car to explore the country not only saves you money but also lets you travel freely on the open road and enjoy the fun of outdoor life without having to put a tent up each night.South AfricaSeeing animals in the wild scores pretty high on the adventure for most people. South Af
11、ricas Kruger National Park is loved by children because they like watching animals at a small distance travelling round the southern part of the park. There are also family-friendly hotels with pools when everyone needs to cool off.Southwestern Australia Do your kids have their heads in the clouds?
12、Treat them to a 600m-long walk in the Valley of the Giants. Or do they prefer to go underground? Check out the attractive caves in the Margaret River region. Go whale watching in Geographe Bay. Bike riding? Tree climbing? Youve guessed it.JapanFor robot-loving, game-playing, tech-happy teens, a trip
13、 to Japan is a dream that comes true. You can visit ancient temples and palaces. Pay a visit to one of the national parks or island beaches when everyone needs to breathe out. Before you know it, youve got a trip to please even the most popular adventurers in your family.21. What does the text mainl
14、y introduce?A. The most popular adventure activities.B. Tourist places for family adventures.C. The culture of western countries.D. Asian countries most people like.22. If interested in high technology, your family should make a trip to .A. Southwestern AustraliaB. New ZealandC. South AfricaD. Japan
15、23. What can you learn from the text?A. Tourists think it difficult to find camper cars to explore New Zealand.B. Children can take a walk in the valley in Southwestern Australia.C. Tourists will have to put up a tent each night in New ZealandD. Children cant visit ancient temples and palaces in Jap
16、an.24. What can children do in Kruger National Park?A. Go swimming in the river.B. Go underground to play.C. Take a closer look at animals.D. Check out the caves in the river area.BIt was the late 80s, and young Martin Pistorius, growing up in South Africa, was mostly thinking about electronic infor
17、mation industry. But at the age of 12, his life took an unexpected turn. He came down with a strange illness. The doctors werent sure what it was. He got worse. Finally he lost his ability to move by himself, his ability to make eye contact, and then his ability to speak. The hospital told his paren
18、ts, Rodney and Joan Pistorius, to take him home and keep him comfortable until he died.But he didnt die. “Martin just kept going,” his mother says. His father would get up at 5 oclock in the morning, get him dressed, and take him to the special care center where hed leave him.Joan clearly remembers
19、looking at Martin one day and saying: “I hope you die.” “I know thats a terrible thing to say. I just wanted some sort of relief.” she says now. And she didnt think her son was there to hear it. But he was.Then one day, he decided hed had enough. He wanted to gain some small measure of control over
20、his day. So he figured out how to tell time by how the sun moved across a room. That was the start. Finally Martin found a way to reorganize even the ugliest thoughts around him like when his mother said, “I hope you die.”Overtime, Martin began reorganizing his thoughts. And slowly, as his mind felt
21、 better, something else happenedhis body began to get better, too. It involved unknown mind developments and a hard battle to prove that he existed.25. What was Martin like before the age of 12?A. He couldnt speak.B. He became blind.C. He was normal and liked technology.D. He suffered from a strange
22、 illness.26. According to the text，poor Martin was .A. badly treated by doctorsB. taken good care of by his fatherC. given up by his mother completelyD. inspired by the people around him27. How was Joan probably feeling when saying “I hope you die” to Martin?A. Painful.B. Encouraged.C. Hopeful.D. Re
23、laxed.28. How did Martin mainly act to change his situation at last?A. By discussing with her mother.B. By receiving treatment in hospitals.C. By reconsidering and trying to survive.D. By telling time by the sun moving across the sky.CLondon has topped a list of the most popular global city destinat
24、ions: The Global Destinations Cities Index (指数) showed the city is expected to receive 18.7 million visitors at the end of this year.Bangkok was the second most popular city with 16.4 million visitors predicted for this year.Using information on the total number of international arrivals and spendin
25、g from overnight visitors，MasterCard found that 67% of Londons international visitors come from other European cities, although the citys top “feeder” was New York. Paris, which was the third most popular city destination, also had New York as its biggest feeder city. The majority of its visitors, 5
26、3%, were from outside of Europe.Marion King, President at MasterCard UK, said, “As London keeps its top spot for both visitor spending and international visitors, there is a huge chance for businessmen.” Mayor of London Boris Johnson said, “With nearly nineteen million visitors this year London is t
27、he worlds favourite place to visit.”It is the third time in four years that London has topped the list, missing out to Bangkok last year. However, this year London saw an 8% growth in visitors, while Bangkok saw an 11% decline, dropping from 18.5 million visitors to a predicted 16.4 million.Earlier
28、this year ONS showed that London had 16.8 million visitors last year which was the highest recorded number of overseas visitors since records began in 1961. At the time, Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said the capitals “wonderful mix of history, culture, art, music and sport” was key to its success
29、.29. What do London and Paris have in common?A. Their biggest feeder city is New York.B. They enter the top three in the list every year.C. They are the worlds favourite places to visit all the time.D. Most of their international visitors are from outside of Europe.30. According to Boris Johnson, wh
30、at is the key to Londons success?A. Its beautiful environment.B. Its perfect mix of different fields.C. The visitors from all over the world.D. The wonderful mix of only both history and culture.31. Which city was at the top of the list of the most popular global city destinations last year?A. Paris
31、.B. London.C. Bangkok.D. New York.DOver the centuries, through genetic and cultural adaptation, humans and a wild bird species have learned to work together. When human honey-hunters make a certain noise, a bird called the honeyguide does its job with unbelievable accuracy, leading people to hidden
32、bees nests.Scientists put this ancient practice to the test. When biologists compared the honeyguide call to other sounds，the traditional sound sent the honeyguides to hidden bees nest three times more often than other sounds, according to a study in the journal Science. When you make the right nois
33、e, you end up with more honey, compared to the wrong noise.“Its an exchange of information for skills,” said study lead author Spottiswoode, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Cambridge. She failed to find bees nests until her friends made the right noise, and then was rewarded with hone
34、y thats very rich and delicious.The honeyguide has a special ability to find bees nests. “Scientists arent quite sure how it works, but it likely has to do with an advanced sense of smell,” Spottiswoode said. Still, theres a problem: These nests are stuck in trees that are difficult for the birds to
35、 reach. Even worse, the bees sting the birds, sometimes to death. The people of the region, who make a living on the honey, have tools that can get at those nests and they use smoke to drive the bees away, reducing the stinging problem.Its clear that the birds have adapted in an evolutionary way thr
36、ough natural selection, but for people the arrangement is probably more cultural.32. What can be the best title for the text?A. The terrible relationship between humans and wild birdsB. People in the mountains make a living on the honeyC. The honeyguide can help humans find bees nestsD. Human honey-
37、hunters wonderful life33. According to the study, when making the wrong noise, people probably will .A. get more honeyB. find bees nests easilyC. have difficulty finding bees, nestsD. earn more time34. What does the underlined word “region” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Nest.B. Area.C. Park.D. Far
38、m.35. What can be learned from the text?A, Scientists have found out how the honeyguide works.B. None of the people earn a living on the honey.C. The honeyguide has a bad sense of smell.D. The honeyguide has gone through natural evolution.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
39、。How to Pass Final ExamsIf youre a student, exams are an important part not only of any class, but also your final grade. 36 However, there are things you can do to help you pass your final exams.Take notes by hand. Studies have shown that people learn more by writing notes instead of typing them in
40、to a computer or recording them on a radio. You should learn how to set down what the teacher is saying. 37 Instead, write down important key phrases and words in your notes for later use to study from.Start studying early. It is never too early to start studying for a final exam, but a month before
41、 the test date is a good time to begin your preparations. 38 If you have questions, ask the teacher. 39 Studies suggest that changing your environment after spending a long time studying in one place can help improve your brains memory. Having a couple of different study spots your room, a quiet cof
42、fee shop or the librarymay help improve your brainpower.Care for your body and mind. 40 It may sound like a good idea to stay up all night, but without sleep, your brain just wont work well. If youre not eating properly, your brain wont be able to work at its best.A. Study in the same place.B. Chang
43、e your study places.C. Dont try to copy out full sentences.D. You must get enough rest and eat well.E. The night before an exam is the best time to review anything.F. Whether you love them or hate them, its hard to get away from exams.G. You can only go over your notes for 20 to 30 minutes a day dur
44、ing the month.第三部分 语言知识运用（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。Last week, when I cleaned a closet, I found an old envelope. It is the 41 that takes me back three months ago. It was written in pencil by a young 42 named Mark. When he wrote it, he was le
45、aving Oregon for his army. He put his feeling on paper in simple 43 . He planned to 44 my dad and come to an “understanding” because Mark and my father were both soldiers. They would solve their 45 . Several weeks had passed since Id 46 the letter from Mark. As I read the letter, I closed my eyes an
46、d began a journey back.I was at work at a small firm. At midday, I 47 into my car to drive home for lunch. 48 , my breath was caught in my throat. There Mark sat on his motorcycle. But it couldnt be Mark because hed left on a plane. So I didnt stop，but still I couldnt keep myself 49 looking back. I
47、saw Mark looking 50 and strangely sad. I looked out of the window all through 51 , expecting the motorcycle to 52 me quickly. But my mind 53 me that I must have done something wrong; After work, I hurried home, thinking there might be a (n) 54 from him.My father met me with three words. “Mark is 55
48、.” He was killed in a traffic accident. I felt my legs go 56 and my head began to spin (旋转). My heart broke and my 57 felt like rain on the hard road because I had 58 him. However, I had seen him. 59 Mark and my father never did reach their understanding, I know that even wild soldiers 60 flowers an
49、d love, so I often bring them.41. A. cashB. mottoC. cardD. letter42. A. workerB. soldierC. doctorD. driver43. A. wordsB. clothesC. firmsD. hands44. A. talk aboutB. talk withC. care forD. stand for45. A. differenceB. agreementC. incomeD. loss46. A. writtenB. receivedC. acceptedD. ignored47. A. climbe
50、dB. lookedC. brokeD. formed48. A, SuddenlyB. SuccessfullyC. PeacefullyD. Frequently49. A. onB. fromC. toD. in50. A. generousB. happyC. painfulD. foolish51. A, classroomB. breakfastC. houseD. lunch52. A. pass downB. pass byC. leave forD. come back53. A. recognizedB. allowedC. remindedD. removed54. A.
51、 messageB. flowerC. giftD. invitation55. A. powerfulB. aliveC. activeD. dead56. A, longB. shortC. strongD. weak57. A. dreamsB. laughterC. tearsD. views58. A. supportedB. beatenC. ownedD. lost59. A. IfB. BecauseC. AlthoughD. When60. A. refuseB. plantC. needD. pick第卷第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题
52、1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。When you think about 61 affects your kids most, you might think about their friends, rock stars, sports stars or other famous people. But thats not 62 (complete) true. Whether theyll admit it 63 not, most kidseven teenagerslook up to 64 (they) parents. What
53、you do, how you act and what you say have a huge effect 65 your children.To your kids, youre a hero. Thats an awesome (令人敬畏的) 66 (responsible). It means your kids are 67 (watch) you all the time and learning how to respond to the world. If you act as if the school 68 (matter), then your kids will th
54、ink their education is important. If you read at home and stress the importance of that skill, your kids will pay attention to that, too.And thats not just an opinion. There are 69 (fact) to support it. A report released by the National Education Association tells us that when parents are involved,
55、kids stay 70 (long) in school, do better in school and even like school more.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。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。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处
56、，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Harry,Nice to receive your e-mail. Id like to tell you about my favourite sports, swimming.At the age of six, I begin learning to swim from my parents, who are good for it. Now I often go swimming with your friends in my spare time. Besides, I go to sports school every weekend, w
57、here I have been already learned many swimming skills. Swimming does well to my health, but I have made many friends as well.My favourite swimmer is Ye Shiwen whom won two Olympic gold medals when she was 16. I hope I can swimming as well as her and have the opportunity to take part in Olympic Games
58、 in the future.Yours,Li Hua第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom来信说要来你所在的城市旅行。请用英语给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1.发出邀请；2.介绍你所在的城市；3.提议陪同期间的活动。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Tom,Im very glad to learn that you are coming to my city for travel.Looking forward to meeting you earlier.Sincerely yours,
59、Li Hua四川省西昌市2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题答案15 BCAAB 610 CACBA 1115 BCAAB 1620 CBCAC2124 BDBC 2528 CBAC 2931 ABC 3235 CCBD 3640 FCGBD4145 DBABA 4650 BAABC 5155 DBCAD 5660 DCDCC61. who 62. completely 63. or 64. their 65. on/upon 66. responsibility 67. watching 68. matters69. facts 70. longer短文改错Dear Harry,
60、Nice to receive your e-mail. Id like to tell you about my favourite sports, swimming. sportAt the age of six, I begin learning to swim from my parents, who are good for it. Now I often go swimming began atwith your friends in my spare time. Besides, I go to sports school every weekend, where I have
61、been already learned my 删除beenmany swimming skills. Swimming does well to my health, but I have made many friends as well. good andMy favourite swimmer is Ye Shiwen whom won two Olympic gold medals when she was 16. I hope I can who/thatswimming as well as her and have the opportunity to take part in
62、 Olympic Games in the future.swim theYours,Li Hua书面表达One possible version：Dear Tom,Im very glad to learn that you are coming lo my city for travel. Certainly as your friend, I will accompany you all the time, while you arc here and all my family are expecting to hold a grand party on your arrival.My
63、 city lies in the southwest of China, famous for mountains and rivers. Here you can enjoy the best hotpot in the world and get to know the warmest people. As a cultural center with a long history, our city has many buildings, presenting traditional Chinese style as well as modern western style. So,
64、I suggest we visit some most famous old buildings and taste some unique local foods. Above all, a street full of minority goods is a place we must go to and where you can buy some gifts for your family.Looking forward to meeting you earlier.Sincerely yours,Li Hua听力部分录音材料听力部分。该部分分为第一、第二两节。(Text 1)W:
65、Hello. This is Violet from the Rainbow Hotel. Is Wallace at home?M: No. Hes at the lab. but he will be back home at four oclock.(Text 2)M: I wish George was here.W: He was planning to come, hut a moment ago, his wife called to say that he had to take his father to the hospital. (Text 3)W: Hey, Georg
66、e. I cant get to sleep with the lights so near my bed. Can you study someplace else?M: Sorry, there is a party going on near the classroom. I suppose I can check the dining room though.(Text 4)M: Whats the matter?W: Ive had a bad cold and cough all clay and night.M: Let me see. How long have you bee
67、n like this?W: About three days, ever since Tuesday.(Text 5)M: Hey! This train is late!W: Which train, sir?M: The 8:18 to Baker Street.W: Im afraid youve made a mistake. It leaves at 8:08.(Text 6)W: Hello!M: Hi! Jessie. Where are you? Are you at home?W: No. Im in a taxi. I just went shopping with my
68、 mom. Ill be there in about 10 minutes.M: OK. Ill wait for you. Ill read the menu first.W: All right. See you.(Text 7)M: Where do you want to go, Madam?W: Hilton Hotel, please. Barr! Its cold, eh? Im freezing.M: Come in. San Francisco is usually cold in winter, you know. Its often very rainy, which
69、makes the weather colder and it sometimes.W: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesnt it?M: Not really. It gets warm in July and August. Thats the best time to visit the city. Uh, oh, here comes the rain!W: Its raining hard. By the way, how long does it take to reach the hotel, do you think?M: About
70、 half an hour if there is no traffic jam. Would you like to listen to some light music?W: That would he lovely.(Text 8)W: I have no idea how to finish the timetable.M: You dont have to be very creative. Its very standard and more or less the same every year. For example, the sports day begins with t
71、hrowing events. All jumping events take place before lunch.W: Why?M: Thats because the school doesnt want the athletes to jump after eating. The jumping events take place after the throwing events. And the long distance rare takes place before the jumping events.W: And after lunch?M: Actually, the s
72、chool doesnt want any events to lake place at that time. But they can practise for the next event.W: Do you mean the 100-meier race?M: Yes. It demands a lot of energy and seems to be the most exciting event, so it takes place at the end of the day, which is around 5:00 pm.(Text 9)W: 6487258.M: May I
73、 speak to the owner, please?W: Speaking.M: Good afternoon. Ive just seen the advertisement in the newspaper about the furnished fiat for rent. Is it still available?W: Yes, it is. Would you like me to tell you about it?M: Yes, but could you tell me the address first, please?W: Yes, its Number 45 Sta
74、tion Road.M: Thank you. How big is the flat?W: Oh, its big enough for a family of four. There are three bedrooms.M: Thanks. What about the heating and the stove?W: Its all gasthe flat has central heating and a gas stove.M: OK. And how much is the rent?W: It s $ 200 a month, and that does not include
75、 the cost of gas. The flat will be available starting Sep. 1.M: Thank you very much.(Text 10)Hank lived in a small town, but then he got a job in a big city and moved there with his wife and two children. On the first Saturday in their new home. Hank look his new red car out of the garage and was wa
76、shing it when a neighbor came by. When he saw Hanks new car, the neighbor stopped and looked at it for a minute. Then Hank turned and saw him. The neighbor said. “Thats a nice car. Is it yours?” “Sometimes,” Hank answered. The neighbor was surprised. “Sometimes?” he said, “What do you mean?” “Well,” answered Hank slowly, “when theres a party in town, in town, it belongs to my daughter, Jane. When theres a football game somewhere, it belongs to my son, Joe. When Ive washed it, and it looks really nice and clean, it belongs to my wife. And when it needs gas, its mine.”