1、2017-2018学年度上学期期中考试英语试卷第二部分 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。AWe all have our favorite teachers those who seem truly interested and treat us kindly.But what about teachers we dont know or even dont like much?You can do lots of things to get a good
2、 connection with your teachers. First, do the right things: show up for class on time, with all assignments completed. Be active, be respectful, and ask questions you cant solve by yourself.Show an interest in the subjects. Obviously, your teachers are really interested in their subjects or they wou
3、ldnt have decided to teach them! Showing the teachers that you care even if youre not a math whiz(奇才) or fluent in Frenchsends the message that you are a good student.You can also plan a private conference during a teachers free period. Use this time to get extra help, ask questions, or talk about y
4、our progress in class. You may be surprised to leant that your teacher is a bit more relaxed one-on-one than when talking in front of the whole class.Here are some things to avoid when you are try to build a good relationship with your teachers:Not being sincere. Teachers sense it when your only goa
5、l is to get special treatment, a college reference, or a job chance.Trying to be teachers pet. Your behaviour will come off as phony(虚假的) and your classmates may start to resent you.Giving expensive gifts. Its OK to offer some kind of gift to show your appreciation to teachers if theyve been helpful
6、 to you. But giving expensive things could send the wrong message, and a teacher is usually not allowed to accept anything expensive.1. The passage mainly gives advice on _.A. how to get good points in exams at schoolB. how to develop interest in a boring subjectC. how to choose proper gifts for you
7、r teachersD. how to build good teacher-student relations2. What does the underlined word “resent” probably mean？A. hate B. admire C. ignore D. follow3. Whats the advantage of having a private talk with your teachers?A. You can ask questions about personal life.B. Your teacher will feel relaxed to ta
8、lk to you.C. You can make more progress than others in class.D.Your teacher will try hard to answer your questions.BGovernors Island in Brief:Located in the New York Harbour, Governors Island is a former military base that has been opened to the public and offers car-free biking, art exhibits, perfo
9、rmances, picnicking, tours and more. Many of the things to do on Governors Island are completely free, including the ferry ride to get there!Getting to Governors Island:Free ferry service to Governors Island is offered on weekends when the Island is open to the public.On Saturdays, Sundays and holid
10、ay, ferry service is available from Brooklyn Bridge Parks Pier 6 and Manhattans Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street), close to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Check out the Governors Island Website for full directions and ferry details.Admission:Free, Admission:FreeVisiting Hours:New for 20
11、16, Governors Island will be open to visitors seven days a week from Memorial Day (observed on the last Monday of May) through the end of September. The Island opens to the public daily at 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. on weekdays, 7 p.m.Good to Know About Governors Island:Governors Island has drinks
12、 and water for sale, but no water fountains.There are numerous options for food, but its also a great place to bring your own picnic.Dogs and pets are not allowed on Governors Island.There are public restrooms.Id recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before your ferry departure time for both travel
13、ing to and from Governors Island.4. The way to reach Governors Island is by _.A. bus B. bike C. car D. boat5. To visit Governors Island, you _.A. dont have to pay any fare.B. need to bring your own food.C. have to go there only on weekends.D. can start your trip at Brooklyn Bridge Park.6. Governors
14、Island is open to the public seven days a week for about _ in 2016.A. two months. B. three months C. four months D. five months7. On governors Island, you are likely to see the following EXCEPT _. A. picnics B. pets C. restrooms D. art worksCYoung Mr. Smith had an idea for his employer. It was an id
15、ea for saving money for the company by increasing prices. At the same time, he suggested that the company sell goods of less value.If his employer liked the idea, he might be given more pay. Perhaps he might even get a better job with the company.Business had been very slow. So Mr. Smiths employer t
16、hought a few minutes about the idea. But then she shook her head. I am sorry, Smith, his employer said. It just will not wash.Now, the meaning of these English words should be, It will not get clean. Yet Smiths idea did not have anything to do with making something clean. So why did his employer say
17、, It will not wash?Most word experts agree that it will not wash means it will not work. In19th century of England, the expression meant an undependable statement. It was used mainly to describe an idea. But sometimes it was used about a person.Happily for the young employee, his employer wanted him
18、 to do well in the company. So the employer talked turkey to him. She said, Your idea would be unfair to our buyers. Think of another way to save money.A century ago, to talk turkey meant to talk pleasantly. Turkeys in the barnyard(谷仓院场) were thought to be speaking pleasantly to one another. In rece
19、nt years, the saying has come to mean an attempt to teach something important.Mr. Smith thought of a better idea after his employertalked turkeyto him. He was given an increase in pay. So if your idea will not wash, try talking turkey to yourself and come up with a better idea.8. Whats the main purp
20、ose of the passage?A. To give some advice on office work. B. To explore the meaning of two expressions.C. To share Mr. Smiths personal experience. D. To tell about the development of the English language.9. The employer in the passage can be best described as _.A. hard-working B. unlucky C. honest D
21、. cold-blooded10. Why did the employer refuse Mr. Smiths idea?A. Because the idea would cost her much money.B. Because she knew Smith was trying to cheat her.C. Because she herself wanted to get a better job.D. Because the idea would do harm to the customers.11. You will most probably use the expres
22、sion “talk turkey” when _.A. you are at your friends birthday partyB. your friend has broken his promise to you.C. you are offered a better job by your bossD. you are hungry and want to get something to eatDBritish scientists, exploring a beach on the countrys east coast, discovered what they believ
23、ed were the oldest human footprints outside of Africa. They are estimated to be close to one million years and are believed to be the oldest evidence of humans in northern Europe.Footprints of what appears to be a group of ancient humans were discovered on a beach in Norfolk, in eastern Britain. The
24、y may be about 500,000 years older than the earliest footprints previously found in the country. The 3D images and a model of one of the imprints(印迹) were unveiled on Friday at a news conference at the British Museum, in London.The museums archeologist Nick Ashton described the moment last May when
25、he realized the footprints were left by a prehistoric man. “It was only when the overhead views were emailed through to me back in my office that I suddenly looked at it and opened up the file and I thought, “This is absolutely amazing. You know, there is no doubt that they really are human footprin
26、ts,” he said.Nick said the new discovery will alter the understanding of early human history in Europe. Liverpool John Moores University researcher Isabelle de Groote analysed the prints. “ The spread of the footprint size gives us an indication that we have children, a number of children and then p
27、robably some adults there with at least one, probably one male,” she said.It is not known how the early humans survived in the cold environment of ancient northern Europe. Scientists say a million years ago, Britain was joined to continental Europe and they believe that the individuals who left the
28、footprints were related to Homo sapiens ancestors called the Pioneer Man, known to have inhabited in a warmer climate.12. What information can we get from the first paragraph?A. The earliest humans moved from Europe to Africa.B. The oldest human footprints were once found in Africa.C. No humans live
29、d in Britain about one million years ago.D. The earliest humans came to Northern Europe from Africa.13. The underlined word “alter” in Para.4 probably means “_”A. prove B. explain C. change D. develop14. Who left the footprints on the beach according to researcher Isabelle?A. A group of children B.
30、Some adult womenC. A group of adult men. D. Children and adults15. We can read the passage above most probably in a _.A. science magazine B. student bookC. holiday brochure D. geography book 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。特别提醒：E涂AB;F涂BC;G涂CD How to pick a great book to
31、 readThe world is full of great books, just waiting to be read. How can you pick one youll really like? Here are some tips:What makes you happy?If you have a favorite hobby or pastime, look for books about that activity. 16_ Do there exist a few careers youre interested in? You can find books about
32、almost anything you like, and youre more likely to enjoy reading a book if youre already interested in its subject. Fact or fiction? 17 Those are called fiction books. Novels, short stories, and fables are all examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world or help you imagine so
33、mething beyond your own experience. Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why. They tell stories using facts but that doesnt mean theyre boring. Nonfiction books can bring to life everything from the first trip to the moon to what its like to explore the deepest oceans. Many of them rea
34、d like novels from start to finish. Try both fiction and nonfiction books to see which you like better. Find a family favorite. What was your mothers favorite book when she was your age? Or your dads? What about a siblings? 18 Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts.
35、 Its a fun way to get to know your family a little better, and to find a book youll enjoy! 19_Your local library is a great place to find books that youll love, and you dont have to search all by yourself. Tell a librarian about your interests rock stars, sports teams, historical events, whatever yo
36、ure into and the names of some books you already like. Your librarian can help you find other books that youre sure to love. Your teacher is another good person to ask. Launch a book swap. Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books? Its always fun to see what your friends are reading
37、. Even if theyre not exactly bookworms, you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. You also can look for book swaps in your area.20_A. Ask them and give it a read. B. Read as many books as possible.C. Its a great way to build your personal library for free! D. Ask
38、 an expert. E. Some books are entirely made up and imagined. F. Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific celebrity? G. Set up a local library笫三部分 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。Sometimes we may hear one calls anothe
39、r “being full of hot air” . When someone is said to be “full of hot air”, it 21 that he or she talks a lot about topics that he or she doesnt really 22 . This phrase dates back to the late 1800s and has its 23 in the United States. 24 , it is not a kind of praise when one is accused of this. In orde
40、r to understand the meaning of this phrase, you simply need to 25 that as air heats, it extends. This 26 is used to do a wide variety of things. In the case of a hot air balloon, the air becomes 27 than the surrounding environment, 28 the balloon to float, so one could imagine someone being so full
41、of hot air that he or she simply floats away. 29 , more simply, the speech of someone like this tends to 30 a space quickly, but 31 to be meaningless in fact. This 32 is used to describe exaggerating（夸张之词）and some 33 talks. It means that the speaker is talking only to hear his or her own voice. Typi
42、cally, someone who is full of hot air will 34 discuss complex topics without fully grasping them, which can be some 35 for people who are more knowledgeable. Politicians making 36 that they cannot keep are often 37 of being full of hot air. Whats more, the term is also used more generally to describ
43、e 38 individuals who stick to being heard at any group or gathering, never 39 whether their views are helpful or not. Finally, their plans or schemes will probably end up 40 .21. A. means B. infers C. concludesD. recommends22. A. expect B. understand C. doubtD. believe23. A. origins B. manners C. me
44、ans D. advantages24. A. Apparently B. Eventually C. DesperatelyD. Temporarily25. A. argueB. know C. agreeD. pretend26. A. ability B. belief C. invention D. character27. A. cleaner B. fresher C. lighterD. thicker28. A. allowing B. making C. blowing D. expanding29. A. Thus B. Or C. Anyway D. But30. A.
45、 fill B. make C. chooseD. remember31. A. turns out B. makes out C. shows up D. comes about32. A. term B. proverb C. conclusion D. routine33. A. effectiveB. empty C. interestingD. complex34. A. anxiouslyB. impatiently C. cheerfullyD. cautiously35. A. rulesB. lessons C. examples D. jokes36. A. contrib
46、utions B. promises C. mistakes D. appointments37. A. accused B. informed C. called D. blamed38. A. considerate B. careless C. friendly D. stubborn39. A. focusing on B. carrying on C. depending on D. insisting on40. A. ignoring B. refusing C. failing D. changing第卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节；满分45分）第二节 （共10小题；每小题1
47、.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。No one loves me more than my parents, especially my father. My father is stout and strong, with 41 severe look on his face and keen expressive eyes. At first sight you may feel him hard 42 (approach). In fact he is very kind and considerate. I believe m
48、y father is a 43 (talent) man. He is decisive and efficient in doing things. By his own talents and efforts, he has secured for his family a good social position and a 44 (relative) rich life. Besides, he lives in harmony 45 others and never quarrels with anyone, so people from all walks of life com
49、e to my house, from 46 Ive gained lots of social experiences. But at home he is a harsh parent who is hard on me 47 has high expectations of me. When Im idling away my time, I can see that it 48 (hurt) him deeply. 49 I am doing something great and meaningful, such as writing a book, he will be more
50、excited than me. I always remind 50 I must go on and on, and never shall I give up halfway. 笫四部分 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
51、其修改均仅限一词； 2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。I have planned an autumn outing for my class the next week, andIm writing to ask your permission.First, the place where weve decided to visitthe Forest Park is not far away from the city. We can take a bus and ride a bike to get there. Second, the trip would provide
52、 us with a great opportunity to get closely to nature. Third, we need to spare some times to take some physical exercise. Some teachers will join us to make sure of our safe.We are all looking forward to receive your permission. We would appreciate you if you can kindly give us an immediate reply.第二
53、节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华。你的加拿大笔友卡尔想了解中国流行的广场舞（square dance）的相关情况。请你用英语给他写封回信，要点包括：1跳广场舞的时间、地点、参与人员等；2广场舞流行的原因；3广场舞引起的争议。注意：1词数100字左右；2开头和结尾已经写出，不计入总词数；3可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Carl, Im delighted to hear from you and I will tell you what youre curious about. . . Yours, Li Hua英语参考答案第二部分：阅读理解 1-5 DABDD 6-10CBB
54、CD 11-15BBCDA 16-20 FEADC第三部分：第一节 完形填空21-25 ABAAB 26-30 DCABA 31-55 AABCD 36-40 BADAC第二节 语法填空41. a 42. to approach 43. talented 44. relatively 45. with46. whom 47. and 48. hurts 49. If/ When 50. myself 第四部分：第一节 短文改错 I have planned an autumn outing for my class the next week, andIm writing to ask you
55、r permission. forFirst, the place where weve decided to visitthe Forest Park is not far away that /which 或去掉wherefrom the city. We can take a bus and ride a bike to get there. Second, the trip orwould provide us with a great opportunity to get closely to nature . Third, we need to will closespare so
56、me times to take some physical exercise. Some teachers will join us to make timesure of our safe. safetyWe are all looking forward to receive your permission. We would appreciate you if receiving ityou can kindly give us an immediate reply.第二节 书面表达Dear Carl, Im delighted to hear from you and I will
57、tell you what youre curious about. Square dance becomes more popular than anytime before. However, its a little different from the dance you are familiar with. In the morning or after dinner, people, especially elderly women, will gather in squares to dance to popular music. More and more young peop
58、le are also joining in now. There are many reasons behind its popularity. First of all, China has made great progress in its social and economical development in the past decades, and people have more time and energy to enjoy themselves. Besides, doing the square dance is a good way for people to get fit. However, because dancers play loud music and occupy lots of public places, they annoy many people. Maybe square dancers need to make some changes. Yours, Li Hua