1、(满分:100分 时间:90分钟)一、选择题(共55分)第一部分 阅读理解(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、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHere are some of the movies that inspire you to travel.The Lord of the RingsThe story is about Frodo, his friends and their adventurous journey through Middle Earth. Filmed in about 150 locations
2、all over New Zealand, this traveling movie shows its beauty. From the rolling hills of Matamata to the volcanic retrion of Mt Ruapehu, this is the best movie to see New Zealand. Also, this travel movie might have the only distinction of being inspired by ravel too. The director of the movie Peter Ja
3、ckson first read the novel on a train going from Wellington to Auckland when he was just seventeen.Indiana Jones. The Complete Adventure CollectionIndiana Jones and travel are inseparable. Everyone remembers the red line on the world map that shows up on screen when he flies. The Egypt scenes in Rai
4、ders of the Lost Ark were filmed in Tunisia. Temple of doom was filmed mostly in Sri Lanka and Macau. The Last Crusade was filmed in Italy, Spain and Jordan including an excellent view of Petra. Unlike the other, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was filmed almost entirely in the United States. However,
5、their shots of Iguazu Falls are amazing.Romancing the Stone and jewel of the NileThis movie series focuses on a romance writer Joan and her adventures with a soldier of fortune named Jack In Romancing the stone Joan goes to Colombia to save her sister who was kidnapped (绑架). In the sequel Joan goes
6、to the fictional kingdom of Kadir set somewhere in the Middle East. Romancing the stones scenes were shot mostly in Mexico. For Jewel of the Nile, the scenes were mostly shot in France and Morocco.The Telented Mr. RipleyTom Ripley is a working class young man. Through a case of mistaken identity, he
7、 is asked to go to Italy to convince a wealthy businessmans son to come home. This travel movie starts in New York and heads to the fictional resort of Mongibello. The last section of the movie is filmed mostly in Rome and Naples. The locations are beautiful. They also did a good job of showing Ital
8、y as it looked in the 1960s.1. If someone is interested in seeing views in Sri Lanka, he /she would most probably watch the film_.A. Temple of DoomB. The last CrusadeC. Raiders of the lost ArkD Kingdom of the Crystal Skull2. From paragraph 2 we can know that the story of The Lord of the Rings_.A. is
9、 the best movie made in NewlandB. was shot from Wellington to AucklandC. encouraged a 17-year-old boy to travel in New ZealandD. caught the directors attention while he was travelling3. The movie The Talented Mr. Ripley tells us a story of a man who_.A. owns a large amount of fortuneB. contributes t
10、o helping a man out of troubleC. goes sightseeing in Rome and NaplesD. becomes wealthy by always working hardBSome of the most painful moments I spend as a vet(兽医) are those spent with my customers assisting my animal patients from this world to the next. Making this final decision is not easy, and
11、I have often felt powerless to comfort the sorrowful owners.That was before I met Shane.I had been called to examine a ten-year-old dog named Belker who had developed a serious health problem. The dogs owner-Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane-were hoping for a miracle(奇迹). But I told t
12、he family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia(安乐死) for the old dog in their home. As we made the arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the euthanasia. They felt Shane could learn something fro
13、m the experience.The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belkers family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, patting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.A few minutes later, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept
14、 Belkers death without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a little while after Belkers death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.Shane who had been listening quietly, piped up: I know why.Shocked, we all tuned to him. What came out of his
15、mouth next astonished me. Id never heard a more comforting explanation.He said. Everybody is born so they can learn how to live a good life: like loving everybody and being nice, right? The four-year-old continued, Well, animals already know how to do that so they dont have to stay as long.4. Shanes
16、 parents wanted Shane to witness the euthanasia mainly because_.A. they hoped he could gain something from itB. they knew he hated to part with BelkerC. they wanted him to remember Belker foreverD. they intended him to learn to carry out euthanasia5. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. Bel
17、ker got sick mainly because of lack of care.B. There was no hope for Belker to recover but to suffer.C. Shane didnt feel sad about Belkers death.D. Belker didnt want to live any longer because of the pain.6. We can infer from the underlined sentence that_.A. words failed the vet when he tried to com
18、fort Belkers familyB. the vet was familiar with the feelings of Belkers familyC. the vet would rather not perform the euthanasiaD. the vets throat was uncomfortable with Belkes family around7. What would the author say about Shane?A. He knew little about animal lives.B. He felt unexpected about Belk
19、ers death.C. He had a unique opinion about life.D. He was an outgoing and warm-hearted boy.CChildren spend more time messaging each other on phones and websites than talking in Person, a survey has revealed. Text messages and social networking sites have become the common mode of youngsters aged 8 t
20、o 14.A survey of modem childhood found that many youngsters are conscious that they are spending too much time on their computers and enjoy themselves the most when playing outside. But the lure of electronic products proves too strong for a quarter, while a fifth say their parents dont like them pl
21、aying outside because they are worried about strangers and injuries.The iGeneration report suggested that youngsters are increasingly health-conscious and skeptical(特怀疑态度的) of commercialization, including gender-based labelling on toys and pop videos released by singers. More than half of those ques
22、tioned care about eating healthily and one in 10 lectures their own parents about the food they are eating or buying. 42 percent of those questioned own a smart phone, with 36 percent admitting spending more time communicating with friends via instant messaging, such as texts or networking websites,
23、 than talking in person. Only one child in 100 said that being happy, having a loving family and being clever were taken as the most crucial (决定性的) elements in their lives.Cary Cooper, the professor of organizational psychology and health at Lancaster University, said social media were contributing
24、to youngsters becoming more independent! They had a sense of individuality due to exposure to a range of media. The survey follows major state backed research which found that youngsters are turning their back on drink, drugs and smoking. It found a dramatic drop in the number of secondary school st
25、udents trying and regularly using drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Some analysts said that thanks to the rise of social media, millions of teenagers are spending their time at home in their rooms rather than out on the streets.8. Why cant 25 percent of the children get away from electronic products?A. Th
26、ey are not allowed to hang out long.B. They are protected from strangers and injuries.C. They enjoy themselves most when playing outside.D. They cant resist the temptation of the products.9. The survey of modem childhood found that many youngsters_.A. are fans of the pop videos released by singersB.
27、 message each other more rather than chat in personC. are doubtful about possessing the latest smart phonesD. pay no attention to their lifestyle nowadays10. The attitude of Cary Cooper towards social media is_.A. objective B. negative C. supportive D. unclear11. The last paragraph is written to sho
28、w_.A. the benefits of social mediaB. the drop of taking drugs in youngstersC. the exposure to a range of mediaD. youngsters are becoming more consciousDOne day a lawyers wife fell ill, and he went to get a doctor. The doctor willingly came to see the woman and to do what he could for her, but before
29、 he went into the house, he made a short stop. He knew that the lawyer was famous for not paying his bills, even if they were due(正当的). He therefore said to the man. But if save your wife, I am afraid you may not pay me.Sir, replied the lawyer. Here I have $ 500, whether you cure my wife or you kill
30、 her. Ill give you all this.The doctor was reassured and went into the house. When he reached the womans bedside, it soon became clear to him that he could do little. She was seriously ill, and though he prescribed(开药方)her medicine, she soon died.He told the lawyer he was very sorry, and then asked
31、for the money which he had promised. Did you kill my wife? asked the lawyer. Of course I didnt, said the doctor. Well! Did you cure my wife? asked the man. Im afraid that was impossible, replied the doctor. Well, then since you neither killed my wife nor cured her, I have nothing to pay you.12. Befo
32、re entering the lawyers house the doctor stopped for a while, because_.A. the doctor wanted to ask something about his wifes illnessB. the doctor thought it impossible to save the womanC. the doctor was afraid that the lawyer would refuse to pay himD. the lawyer was too poor to pay his bills13. Beca
33、use the lawyers wife was seriously ill, the doctor_.A. couldnt do much and didnt save her lifeB. tried his best and saved her at lastC. had to do everything he could for herD. had to spend a lot of time to cure her14. The word reassured in the passage means_.A. he was told again and againB. he was p
34、aid some money firstC. he was quite sure that he would be paidD. he was quite sure that he could cure the woman15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. The Lawyer and His wifeB. The Lawyers TrickC. A Good Doctor and a poor LawyerD. A Serious Illness第二部分 七选五(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)根据短
35、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。How to Make FriendFriendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and improves health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently m
36、oved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. 16 But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends. Associate with others.The first step in making friends is assoc
37、iating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.Start a conversationStarting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 17 You can always start the convers
38、ation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.18 Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.Let it growIt i
39、s a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 19 The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.Enjoy your friendshipThe best way to enjoy your friendship
40、 is to allow your friends to be themselves. 20 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.A. Be cheerful.B. Do things together.C. Do not wait to be spoken to.D. Try not to find faults (缺点) with your friends.E
41、. Making new friends comes easy for some people.F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.第三部分 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题四个选项(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。Youve been away from us for one year, you, told u
42、s a lie which I came to know not long ago.On this special day for teachers across the country, I can 21 keep myself from telling your white lie to those who would lend me an ear.Do you still remember the happy 22 about six years ago? We fixed, our eyes upon you at your 23 . You, a beautiful young la
43、dy, 24 us that you would live in our village.Soon after, we began to find you were part of your students and their simple honest parents. The villagers found their children 25 more time on their books 26 after doing their homework and housework. Yet they still 27 that one day you might leave. You 28
44、 a smile all the time, which reduced to some degree their 29 of your leaving. You went all out in the 30 of your students, helping them not only in their studies but also in their tuition(学费). You often emphasized to us the 31 of ones life, so that must have been what you were 32 in those five years
45、!One cold morning when class began, you entered the room 33 you had been crying 34 . In your class, we 35 but looked away from your eyes. You 36 for some time as if you were 37 to find this right wordyou said you would go away and would never be back to teach because your boyfriend wanted you more.O
46、n the following morning, we 38 you the very best and the villagers gave you their 39 The train took you away and your broken 40 The other day I happened to hear my parents chatting that you had lung cancer and left the world soon after you waved goodbye.21. A. forever B. seldom C. hardly D. soon22.
47、A. scene B. condition C sign D. sight23. A. report B. arrival C. explanation D. speech24. A. promise B. answered C. permitted D. agreed25. A. shared B. spent C. paid D. devoted26. A. even B. ever C. soon D. still27. A. considered B. feared C. supposed D. doubted28. A. wore B. pretended C. gained D.
48、presented29. A. pule B. trouble C. question D. fear30. A. teaching B. middle C. course D. field31. A. way B. wealth C. value D. cost32. A. after B. for C. with D. against33. A. as if B. because C. even though D. before34. A. happily B. bitterly C. anxiously D. angrily35. A. listened B. talked C. dis
49、cussed D. studied36. A. explained B. stopped C. talked D. spoke37. A thinking B. worrying C. crying D. trying 38. A. hoped B. expected C. wished D. brought39. A. thanks B. satisfactions C. expressions D. rewards40. A. boy B. class C. heart D. memory二、语法填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括
50、号内单词的正确形式。Gandhi, an Indian national hero, was honored 41 the father of the Indian nation. He has been respected and beloved by the Indians.He was born in India in 1869. Following the local custom, he got 42 (marry)at the age of 13. In 1888 he sailed to England, 43 he studied law for three years and
51、 became a lawyer. On his return to India, he was sent to South Africa to work on a law case.In South Africa he was 44 (surprise)to find that the problem of racial discrimination (种族歧视) was serious. There he formed an organization and started a magazine to fight 45 equal rights.Gandhi returned to Ind
52、ia in 1915. 46 India was controlled by the British. He led the Indians to fight for an end to the British rule and 47 (depend) for his country. In the political movement many Indians including Gandhi were put in prison. 48 the struggles never stopped. The British government had to give 49 and India
53、won its independence in 1947. 50 (fortunate)Gandhi was shot by an Indian who opposed his views and died on January 30th, 1948.三、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。
54、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。Dear Sir.I am now a college student in Wuhan University. Im quite interesting in the position offering by your website for part-time English reporters. I think Im fit the job. As a student, Ive read a lot and have many knowledge in different field. Im fond
55、 of English and do well in both speaking and writing. Besides, Im easily to get along with and I enjoy working together with another. Above all, I once work as a reporter for my college broadcast station. So Im sure I can do the job well if I will get the chance to work for a website. Im looking for
56、ward to your reply.Yours faithfully,Li Hong四、书面表达(满分15分)假如你是某科技公司的营销员李华,在公司即将举行的新品发布会上,将由你为参会者介绍新研制的一种家用机器人。请根据以下内容要点用英语写一篇发言稿。1.研发背景:随着经济的发展,许多人没有时间照顾家里的老人,该机器人可以很好地解决这一严重的社会问题;2.功能:(1)可以定时做饭,做饭时间还可根据需要调整;(2)可以陪老人聊天、下棋和锻炼身体;(3)可以应对紧急情况。【注意】1.开头已经为你写好,不计入总词数;2.词数100左右。参考词汇:调整 adjust 个人的 individual 陪
57、同 accompanyLadies and gentlemen,Thank you for attending our companys news conference. Today I will introduce a new type of household robot to you._ _ 甘肃省天水市第一中学2017-2018学年度下学期高一开学前考试英语试题参考答案一、选择题阅读理解A篇 1-3 ADB B篇 4-7 ABAC C篇 8-11 DBCA D篇 12-15 CACB 七选五 16-20 ECBGD完形填空 2125 CABAB2630 ABADA3135 CAABA3
58、640 BDCAC二、语法填空41. as 42. married 43. where 44. surprised 45.for46. when 47. independence 48. However 49.in 50. Unfortunately三、短文改错Dear Sir.I am now a college student in Wuhan University. Im quite interesting in the position offering by your website for interestedofferedpart-time English reporters.
59、I think Im fitthe job. As a student, Ive read a lot and have many knowledge in different formuchfield. Im fond of English and do well in both speaking and writing. Besides, Im easily to get along with and I enjoy fieldseasyworking together with another. Above all, I once work as a reporter for my co
60、llege broadcast station. So Im sure I can otherworkeddo the job well if I will get the chance to work for a website. Im looking forward to your reply.theYours faithfully,Li Hong四、书面表达(满分25分)【参考范文】Ladies and gentlemen,Thank you for attending our companys news conference. Today I will introduce a new
61、type of household robot to you.As you know, with the development of economy, people dont have enough time to attend to the old people in their family, which has become a serious social problem. To solve this problem, our company puts out the household robot, which is designed to take care of old peo
62、ple. It has many functions. Firstly, it can cook meals at a fixed time which can be adjusted according to individual needs. Secondly, it can also accompany old people in chatting, playing chess, and doing exercises. Moreover, it can deal with emergencies. For example, if an old man falls ill suddenly, the robot will call doctors for help.It would be a great help for you if you own such a robot.