1、2017-2018学年度上期高一英语半期考试题第一部分: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。1. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a restaurant. C. On a bus.2. How does the woman feel about her w
2、ork? A. She is disappointed with it. B. She is excited about it. C. She is satisfied with it. 3. What kind of music does the woman like? A. Jazz. B. Classical. C. Folk. 4. Why will the man go to Edinburgh? A. To drive the woman there.B. To have a meeting in Glasgow.C. To meet some important people.5
3、. What will the girl do tonight? A. Prepare for an exam. B. Watch TV. C. Go to a movie. 第二节听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. What does the man suggest doing? A. Going for a walk. B. Having a cup of tea. C. Mailing a letter.7. What is the woman doing? A. Writing a letter. B. Cooking dinner. C. Exercising. 听第7段材料,回答第
4、8、9题。8. What is the date today? A. October 22nd. B. October 23rd. C. October 24th. 9. How old is the United Nations in 2010? A. 70 years. B. 65 years. C. 60 years. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. Who is Thomson? A. Lindas husband. B. The mans cousin. C. A chef. 11. How many years have the speakers got married?
5、 A. 40. B. 50. C. 60. 12. What do we know about Linda? A. She wont be invited to the party. B. She doesnt eat chicken. C. She is a good cook. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. What are the speakers talking about? A. Friends. B. Pictures. C. Stories.14. Why does the woman think it is stressful to go to the dentis
6、t? A. It is out of your control. B. It is too expensive. C. It hurts.15. What does the man think is the most stressful? A. Being late. B. Having an exam. C. Moving to a new place.16. What does the woman think of interviews? A. They are challenging. B. They are stressful. C. They are terrible.听第10段材料
7、,回答第17至20题。17. Where is the finish line? A. Outside London. B. Near Buckingham Palace. C. At Greenwich.18. What was last years record time? A. 2 hours 17 minutes 16 seconds.B. 2 hours 22 minutes 16 seconds. C. 2 hours 48 minutes.19. Who was the youngest person to finish the race so far? A. Betty Oma
8、ry. B. Shelly Mortimer. C. Ian Britton. 20. When will the full report about the event be? A. At 7:15. B. At 7:30. C. At 7:55. 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)请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 AHere are some important events in August in Britain. Read them and answer the
9、following questions.1.Great British Beer FestivalTue. 3 Aug Sat. 7 AugLondonDrink, music and other entertainments. This is held at Earls Court.http:/www.gbbf.orggwww.eif.co.uk2.Edinburgh (爱丁堡) International FestivalWed. 1 Sep. Sun. 5 Sep.EdinburghA festival of classical music, operas and dances in E
10、dinburghhttp:/www.eif.co.uk3.Bristol International Balloon Festival (布里斯托儿国际气球节)Thur. 12 Aug.-Sun. 15 Aug.Europes largest hot-air balloon festival, with over 100 balloons taking parthttp:/www.bristolfiesta.co.uk4.Summer Bank HolidayMon 30 Aug.A public holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland P
11、eople take trips or short vacations during the holiday.For more: Travel/Transport21. Where is the Great British Beer Festival held?AIn Bristol. BIn Wales. CAt Earls Court DIn Edinburgh.22.How long does Bristol International Balloon Festival last?AThree days. BFour days. CFive days. DSix days.23.If y
12、ou are in the UK at the end of August, you can probably take part in_.Athe Summer Bank Holiday Bthe Edinburgh International FestivalCthe Great British Beer Festival Dthe Bristol International Balloon Festival24.What is the Edinburgh International Festival about?A. Food. BClothes. CArt. DVacations.BW
13、hen I was sixteen years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasnt the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children, I learned French at school. I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didnt understand French. But when I went
14、to America, I was really looking forward to having a nice and easy holiday without any language problems.How wrong I was! The misunderstandings began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to give my American friend Daisy a call and tell her that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw m
15、e looking lost and asked if he could help me.Yes, I said, I want to give my friend a ring. Well, thats nice, he said. Are you getting married? But arent you a bit young?Who is talking about marriage? I replied. I only want to give my friend a ring to tell her Ive arrived. Can you tell me where there
16、s a phone box?Oh! he said. Theres a phone downstairs. When at last we met, Daisy explained the misunderstanding to me.Dont worry, she said to me. I had so many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from the British. You ll soon get used to all
17、the funny thingstheysay. Most of the time, British and American people understand each other!25.Where was the writer from? _ A.France B.England C.America D.China26.The writer thought _ in America.A. he would not understand the Americans B.he wouldnt have any language difficultiesC. the Americans mig
18、ht not understand him D. he would have difficulty at the airport27.What did the writer really want to do ? _.A. go to the telephone company B. see his friend offC. buy a ring for his friend D. make a call to his friend28.From the passage we can see that give somebody a ring _.A .means the same in Am
19、erica as in England B. means call somebody to the old manC. has two different meanings D. means be going to get married in EnglandCI was very disappointed not to be able to go to the jazz concert last Friday. The notice in the paper said that you could buy tickets at the theatre box in Richland Hill
20、s any day between 10:00 and 4:00. Since I work from 9:00 to 5:30, the only time I could go to the theatre was during my 45-minute lunch break. Unfortunately, the theatre is on the other side of the town, and the bus service between my office and Richland Hills is not very good. But if you are lucky,
21、 you can make the round trip(来回路程) in 45 minutes. Last Monday, I stood at the bus stop for fifteen minutes waiting for the bus. By the time I saw one come around the corner, there was not enough time left to make the trip. So I gave up and went back to the office. The same thing happened on Tuesday,
22、 and again the next day. On Thursday, my luck changed. I got on a bus right away and arrived at the theatre in exactly twenty minutes. When I got there, however, I found a long line(队伍) of people at the office. I heard one man say he had been waiting in line for over an hour. Realizing I would not h
23、ave enough time to wait in line, I caught the next bus and headed back across the town. By Friday I realized my only hope was to make the trip by taxi; it was expensive, but I felt it would be worth hearing the concert. The trip by taxi only took 10 minutes, but it felt like an hour to me. When I go
24、t to the theatre, I was relieved(安心的) to see that nobody was waiting in line. The reason, however, I quickly found out, was that they had already sold all the tickets. 25. The man learned that there would be a concert last Friday _. A. from his friendsB. from one of his workmatesC. over the radio D.
25、 from the newspaper 26. He tried to go to the theatre every day but managed to get there only _. A. onceB. twiceC. three timesD. four times 27. The writer mainly shows us his _. A. enjoyment of the concertB. happiness for buying the ticket C. efforts to buy the ticketD. disappointment at the concert
26、D Retirement (退休) should be time of joy and freedom. However, for some people retirement comes with feelings of depression (沮丧), which makes life difficult for them.Retirement is a major life change. Even good changes usually involve(包括) some kinds of loss. When you retire, you find yourself lacking
27、 whatever working used to provide. That could include, for example, 1. knowing youre working for society, 2. getting admiration(称赞) from your skills, 3. having “aha” moments when you solve problems, 4. having people to socialize(交往) with, and 5. simply having a place to go and a reason to get out of
28、 bed every day. For most people, theres a financial(财政的) loss, too. Also, retirement age is a time when a lot of people have to deal with losing their parents or having serious health problems of their own.Because of all these, retirees are more likely to get depressed.Depression is very harmful. Fi
29、rst, depression can make physical health problems worse. Second, it takes a toll on relationships, because it can make people angry. Third, its hard to get much done when youre depressed.What can we do to overcome (克服) the feelings of depression? First, do all the things that help depression in gene
30、ral: drink enough water, exercise, talk to friends, have a hobby, laugh, and spend time in nature. If you feel depressed more often than not, its probably time to talk to a doctor about your feelings. Second, its important to keep busy and get out of the house when you can. Make specific(具体的) plans
31、with friends. Take a class Volunteer. Or just make sure you start each day with some kind of goal. Third, try to focus on what youve gained by retiring. Think about what you may have now that you wished you had before you were able to retire. For example, days that are less stressful, a chance to re
32、st and take better care of your body, more time for your family and yourself. To write, to start a hobby and to learn something new are all new possibilities. Finally, tell your story. Youve lived a long time and you become an oral historian each time you talk with someone about your experiences. Yo
33、u can also write in a journal or make a video recording of your memories. Telling your stories can help you look back on your life and career with a sense of wholeness and achievements.32. People may find life very hard after they retire because of _. A. freedom B. nervousness C. discouragement (los
34、ing heart) D. hard work 33. All the following can cause the retirees unpleasant feelings EXCEPT _. A. they will suffer from financial loss B. they have to support their parents C. they may lose the reason to get up early D. they may have fewer people to socialize with34. The underlined sentence in P
35、aragraph 4 means _. A. it makes peoples relationships unusual B. it makes peoples relationships in peace C. it makes peoples relationships in danger D. it makes people stay in touch with each other.35. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Depression and Retirement B. Depression During Re
36、tirement Is Harmful C. Reasons for Depression During Retirement D. How to Overcome Depression During Retirement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。36_ He had more money than he could ever spend, and he was admired and looked up to(尊重) by his neighbors. 37._ He was not happy
37、. All his life he had been looking for happiness, but he had never been able to find it.Then one day he heard about a hidden temple(庙) in Nepal that had a special room that had the secret of happiness. 38._ After many years searching and hard work, he arrived there. He was tired and poor, but he kne
38、w that none of that mattered now because he had found the temple. He asked a wise, smiling monk (和尚) if he could enter the special room. The monk agreed and showed him to the stairs(阶梯) leading to the room. 39._ He looked into the room with sunlight through the window and saw what he had come so far
39、 to find. There hanging on the wall was the secret of happiness. The man looked at his reflection(反射、反映) in the mirror and laughed.40_ Happiness is a choice that we can make. Dont spend the rest of your life searching the world for happiness then. Just look at the mirror and laugh. Let the happiness
40、 flow from your heart, mind, and soul until it fills your life and the lives of all around you. AHe immediately sold all that he owned and set out to find this hidden temple.BThe man found the secret of happiness at last.CBut he knew that something was missing(缺少的) in his life.DHe climbed them with
41、legs shaking with expectation and slowly opened the door.EThere was once a very wealthy and successful man.FIt is time we all realized that we were the secret of our own happiness.GIt was difficult to find the temple in Nepal.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)阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(
42、A,B,C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I was in primary school, I got into an argument(争吵) with a boy named Tom in my class, l cant 41 what it was about, but I have never forgotten the 42 I learnt that day.I was 43 that I was right and he was wrongbut he strongly believed that I was wrong and he was right. O
43、ur 44 decided to teach us a very important lesson and 45 a good idea. She 46 both of us up to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her desk and me on 47 . In the middle of her desk was a large, round object(物体). I could 48 see that it was black. She asked the boy what 49 the object w
44、as. White, he answered in a 50 voice.I couldnt believe he said the object was white, 51 it was obviously black!Another 52 started between my classmate and me, this 53 about the color of the object.The teacher told me to go stand where the boy was standing and told him to come stand where I had been.
45、 We changed 54 , and now she asked me what the color of the object was. I 55 answer, White. It was then 56 I realised(意识到)I was wrong. In fact, it was an object with two 57 colored sides, and from his side it was white. 58 from my side was it black.My teacher taught me a very important lesson that d
46、ay: You must 59 yourself in the other persons shoes and look at the 60 through their eyes in order to truly understand their view.41. A. think B. remember C. forget D. determine42. A. class B. speech C. text D. lesson43. A. sure B. told C. afraid D. persuaded44. A. doctor B. parent C. partner D. tea
47、cher45. A. kept up with B. went on with C. came up with D. got along with46. A. woke B. brought C. advised D. asked47. A. the other B. other C. another D. others48. A. clearly B. happily C. luckily D. nearly49. A. height B. color C. size D. shape50. A. sweet B. loud C. fearful D. grateful51. A. beca
48、use B. unless C. if D. although52. A. match B. fight C. argument D. conversation53. A. day B. time C. chance D. month54. A. desks B. seats C. attitudes D. places55. A. hoped to B. needed to C. had to D. was able to56. A. when B. before C. that D. since57. A. loosely B. frequently C.differently D. be
49、autifully58. A. Still B. Then C. Also D. But59. A. sit B. stand C. lie D. put60. A. situation B. loneliness C. movement D. performance 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(不多于3个单词)。When I was _61_ teenager, I worked part-time(兼职)at my uncles pub(酒吧)One da
50、y, a man walked into the pub and _62_(order) three beers. But just one of them _63_(drink) by him. The next day that man ordered three beers again and drank one of them _64_(quiet) at the table. He did the same thing every time he came to the pub.One day, I asked the man _65_ he ordered three beers
51、and just drank one. The man replied, “It seems strange,isnt it? You see, my two_66_( brother) live aboard(国外) now. We have had an agreement(协议)that every time we go to a pub, each of _67_(we) will order two extra beers.”A few weeks later, the man came to the pub again, but he ordered only two beers,
52、 not three as usual. I was _68_(surprise) and thought that one of his brothers might have died. But when I asked him why he just ordered two beers, the man said, “I talked _69_ my brother Tom on the phone yesterday. He had promised_70_(give) up drinking.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
53、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限一词; 2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。It is Mothers Day today.Though its a western festival, but its popular in China now. Mom has a full-time job
54、,but she has to do most of the houseworks. She is a great mother. Both Dad or I planned to do something in Mothers Day.We get up early in the morning.Dad cleaned the house,and then went shopping.When he came back,I found a bunch of flowers in her hand.I asked Mom to stay in the sitting room and I co
55、oked in kitchen.The dishes what I cooked were Moms favouritest.At dinner,we said to her,“Happy Mothers Day!”Mom was grateful and moving.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华,你的好朋友李红前不久随父母去了美国,她写信告诉你她很不适应美国的校园生活,感到很孤独。请你根据以下要点用英语给她写一封电子邮件。1学好英语,从而增加和别人交流的机会;2多交一些朋友,友情会使她忘记孤独;3积极参加各种活动,使自己的生活更加有趣。注意:1.词数:100词左右;2可适当增
56、加细节。(适应:adapt to)Dear Li Hong,Im sorry to hear that you are having trouble YoursLiHua上期高一英语半期考试题答案Keys:I. Listening(1-20)15 BAACB 610 AABBC 1115 BBBAB 1620 ABABAII. Reading(21-40)21-24 CBAC 25-28 BBDC 29-31 DBC 3235:CBCD 3640:ECADFIII. Cloze test (41-60) 41-45 BDADC 46-50 BAABB 51-55 ACBDC 56-60 CCD
57、DAIV. 语法填空 61解析:a 考查冠词。这里表示“当作者还是一个青少年的时候”。62解析:ordered 考查时态。这是一个发生在过去的动作,故用一般过去时。63解析:was drunk 考查语态。啤酒是喝这个动作的承受者,故这里需要用被动语态。64解析:quietly 考查副词。drank是个动作,需用副词修饰。65解析:why 考查连词。作者问那个男子为什么点三杯啤酒却只喝一杯。66解析:brothers 考查名词的数。67解析:us 考查代词。us指代那位男子和他的两位兄弟。68解析:surprised 考查形容词。surprised意为“惊讶的”。69解析:with 考查介词。t
58、alk with sb.意为“跟某人交谈”。70解析:to give 改错 1.but去掉. 2. .houseworks改为housework 3. or改为and 4. in改为on 5.get改为got 6. her改为his kitchen前加the 8. what改为that或which或去掉what 9. favouritest改为favourite 10.moving改为moved书面表达:Dear Li Hong,Im sorry to hear that you are having trouble adapting to your new school life in Am
59、erica, but this situation can be easily changed if you take my suggestions. Now my suggestions are as follows: Firstly, you should work hard at English, which can give you more opportunities to communicate with others. Secondly, why not make some friends?They can help you to know more about America,
60、 and friendship can help you to forget your loneliness. Thirdly, it would be a good idea if you take an active part in all kinds of activities, which will help to make life more interesting. I believe by doing this, you will be happier with your new life soon.I hope these suggestions can be very useful to you. Yours,Li Hua