1、泸西县第一中学2017至2018学年上学期高二期中考试英 语本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节：听下面5段对话，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.1、Where does the woman live now ?A. In the heart of town . B. In the south of town . C. Near the center of tow
2、n .2、What color suit did the man wear yesterday ?A. Brown . B. Green . C. Gray .3、How much does the man have to pay ?A. Five yuan . B. Ten yuan . C. Fifteen yuan .4、What will the two speakers probably do next ?A. Go to Marys home . B. Go back home at once . C. Go and buy an umbrella .5、What is the p
3、robable relationship between the two speakers ?A. Mother and babysitter . B. Teacher and student . C. Husband and wife .第二节：听下面5段对话或独白，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6、How will the man go to the station ?A. By subway . B. By taxi . C. By bus .7、What will the woman do ?A. Catch a train . B. V
4、isit her cousin . C. Go shopping .请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8、Where did the man probably work before ?A. In a hospital . B. In a language school . C. In a French company .9、How long will the man work at his new job ?A. For about one year . B. For about two years . C. For about three years .请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。1
5、0、How many persons planned to spend the weekend with the man ?A. Two. B. Three . C. Four .11、Why cant the woman go to Disneyland this weekend ?A. She has to prepare for a test . B. She plans to see some old friends .C. She wants to get some rest at home .12、With whom will the man probably spend the
6、weekend ?A. Tom . B. Mike . C. Sam .请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13、Why didnt the woman answer the phone ?A. She didnt take her phone with her . B. She didnt hear the phone ringing .C. She wants to get some rest at home .14、What day is it today ?A. Wednesday .B. Thursday . C. Friday .15、What has the man prepar
7、ed for Anns birthday ?A. A new CD .B. A special gift . C. A surprising party .16、What will Anns pen friend do ?A. Come to see Ann .B. Go to France tomorrow . C. Buy Ann a plane ticket .请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17、In which city did the speaker first meet Jenny ?A. New York City .B. Los Angeles . C. Chicago
8、 .18、How long did Jenny stay in the speakers city ?A. For one year .B. For six years . C. For ten years .19、How did the speaker and Jenny keep in touch first ?A. By writing letters .B. By chatting online . C. By making phone calls .20、What happened to the speakers last month ?A. She came across Jenn
9、y . B. She lost touch with Jenny . C.She got in touch with Jenny online .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。 AShakespeares Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeares WorldWelcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564
10、 and where hegrew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeares family until 1806.The Househas welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world for over 250 years.Enter through the Visitors Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeares World, a lively and full introd
11、uction to the life and work of Shakespeare.Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeares period.Enjoy the traditional English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poets works.The Birthplace is within easy walking dista
12、nce of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest isWindsor Street(3 minutes Walk)The House may present difficulties but the Visitors Centre, its exhibition, and the garden areaccessible to wheelchair users.OPENING TIMES:20 Mar. to 19 Oct.Mon. to Sat. : 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Sun: 9:30 a. m. to 5
13、:00 p. m.20 Oct. to 19 MarMon. to Sat : 9:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. Sun. : 10:00 a. m. to 4:00 p.m.ADMISSION:Adult: 6 Child: 4 Family: 16.00 (2 adults+ up to 3 children)21. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children? A.18. B.12.00. C.16. D.20 22. Where is the nearest parki
14、ng place to Shakespeares Birthplace? A.At Windsor Street. B. Opposite the Visitors Centre.C.Behind the exhibition hall. D. Near the House. 23. While visiting the house, a visitor may do the following except_A. see some exhibition and introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.B. discover examp
15、les of furniture and needlework from Shakespeares period.C. enjoy the trees and flowers mentioned in Shakespeares works.D. buy some Shakespeares works to read.24. A wheelchair user may have no difficulty entering. A.the garden B.the exhibition hallC. the Visitors Centre D. all aboveBHenry had been a
16、 journalist for many years. He had worked on many international newspapers and magazines and traveled all over the world.Henry had witnessed wars and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and erupting volcanos(火山爆发). He had reported on serious accidents such as major fires and airline crashe
17、s. He had seen every kind of terrible crime and strange event there was. He had met and written about some of the most unusual people in the world. In fact, there wasnt much that Henry had not seen or done.Now he was retired from journalism. He owned a very expensive restaurant and spent his days ta
18、lking to his wealthy and important customers. He liked to say that nothing surprised him.One day he was sitting at the bar in his restaurant when a big gorilla walked in and asked for a table. Henry showed no surprise. He took the gorilla to a table and handed him a menu. He treated him politely and
19、 pretended there was nothing at all strange about having a gorilla in his restaurant.The gorilla looked through the menu and ordered a salad. Henry served the gorilla his salad personally, knowing that his waiters and waitresses would be too frightened. At last the gorilla finished his salad and ask
20、ed for the bill. Henry wrote out the bill and handed it to the big animal. The gorilla studied it, shook his head sadly, then gave Henry fifty dollars.Thank you, Henry said, and then to make conversation he added, We dont get many gorillas in this restaurant.At fifty dollars for a salad, the gorilla
21、 said, Im not surprised.25. According to the story, Henry had _.A. told the tallest storiesB.had the most exciting experiences C. made historyD. caused accidents26. One day when a gorilla came into the restaurant, Henry was _.A. very surprised by the gorillaB. very interested in the gorillaC. not di
22、sturbed by the gorilla D. scared of the gorilla27. The gorilla was _.A. angry with the saladB. surprised by the pricesC. not surprised by the cost of the foodD. still hungry after his salad CEton College is a British independent school for boys aged between 13 and 18. All the pupils board(寄宿).Founde
23、d in 1440 by King Henry VI, the school lies in Eton, near Windsor in England, north of Windsor Castle, and is one of the onginal nine English public schools as defined by the Public Schools Act 1868.The school has a very long list of famous former pupils, including 20 former prime ministers. Eon has
24、 been referred to as “the chief nurse of Englands statesmen（政治家）”, and has been described as the most famous public school in the world.Most of Etons 1,300 students enter the school at age13. All candidates (参加考试的人) go through a pre assessment at age 11. The assessment includes an interview, a reaso
25、ning test and a report from the boys school he is in. Those offered conditional places must then pass the qualifying examination at age 13, or do well in the more challenging Kings Scholarship examination.The school is usually able to offer conditional places to about one third of the candidates at
26、age 11. Others are placed on a waiting list to substitute anyone who may give up later. A small number of boys who have not got conditional places may enter at age 13 by winning a Kings Scholarship or Music Scholanship-both scholarships are highly competitive.The schools major aim is to encourage ea
27、ch Etonian to be a self-confident, inquiring, positive young man, a well-rounded character with an independent mind, and someone who respects the differences of others. By the time he leaves school, the school wants each boy to have a purpose greater than himself, and in doing so to be of value to s
28、ociety.28. Paragraph 2 is meant to show Eton Colleges _.A. achievements B. differences C. teaching methods D. background29. What should one do in order to enter Eton at 13?A. Go through a pre-assessment B. Take a reasoning testC. Take a qualifying examination D. Provide a report from his school30. W
29、hat does the underlined word substitute in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Remove. B. Compare C. Educate D. Replace31. What does Eton expect its students to be?A. Useful to society. B. Proud of themselvesC. Good at earning money. D. Humorous and positive. DChina is warning about the possible effects of a trade
30、war with the United States.Chinese Premier Li Keqiang spoke to news reporters earlier this week in Beijing. He talked about reasons for the two countries to have good relations. He said he wasoptimisticabout ties, but warned that a trade war would hurt American businesses.“We do not want to see any
31、trade war breaking out between the two countries,” Li said.“That would not make our trade fairer and would harm both sides.No matter whatbumpthe China-U.S. relationship hits, our hope on the Chinese side is that it will continue to move forward in a positive direction.”The Global Times (环球时报）agreed
32、with Li that American businesses would suffer if there was a trade war.“Trumps position as U.S. president would not protect his businesses from a trade war with China.”It said his businesses would be harmed just as any other American company would be if relations worsened.Also,The Global Times said
33、Trumps political skills will be tested by how he works to keep his promise to put“America First”while keeping good relations with China.During the 2016 election campaign and since he took office, Trump has stronglycriticized China. This has worried China. Trump has talked about many issues, includin
34、g trade, Chinas activities in the South China Sea and Chinas relations with North Korea.But China is most worried about his threats to name it as acurrency manipulator(货币操纵国）and to require large taxes on Chinese exports to the United States. He has not taken those actions yet. But in April, the U.S.
35、 Treasury Department released a list .Li told reporters that China would continue to open up its economy. He said American companies and others were already benefiting.“Trade and investment between the two countries created more than1,000,000 jobs in the United States last year.” Li said. “I believe
36、 whatever differences we may have, we can always sit down and talk to each other, and work together to reachconsensus(共识）”32.What does the underlined word “it” refer to?A.Bump B. Hope C. Trade D.Relationship33. Which of the following does The Global Times agree with?A.The U.S would suffer more than
37、China from a trade war.B.China should approach its relations with North Korea well.C.Trump should balance Americas interest and good ties with ChinaD.China should get well prepared to fight a trade war against the U.S.34. Li Keqiang mentioned “1,000,000 jobs” was to show that_.A.the U.S has a favora
38、ble investment environment for China. B.Chinas opening-up economy is going on the right track .C.American companies have benefited from Chinas economyD.China and the U.S have reached consensus in trade and investment.35. Whats the best title of the passage?A.Li Keqiang warns of risks involved in a t
39、rade war.B.Li Keqiang agrees to continue to open up Chinas economy .C.Trump keeps his promise to put America first. D.Trump threatens to require large taxes on Chinese exports.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。How to bring nature to your school-in a big way!Interested in
40、building a schoolyard habitat? 36 Gather a Team Students can do a lot on their own, but youll need adults for a project this big. Get teachers, parents, and even the headmaster interested. They know more about your schools yard than anyone else and can give you lots of help. 37 38 Which part of the
41、schoolyard can you turn into a habitat? Is there an unused corner of the playground? Youll need to make a map of the area showing whats there now. Then you can figure out how you want to change it. For that, you need a plan. Plan a Habitat 39 Food: Plant flowers, bushes, and trees. These provide foo
42、d for birds ,insects and small animals.Where possible, stick with native plantswild plants that grow naturally in your area. They need less care, which means less work for you. Water: A small pond, birdbath, or even a shallow dish of clean water in the ground will attract birds. Shelter: Bushes and
43、trees make great escapes for birds. Tall grass and“weeds” are home to grasshoppers, garter snakes, and some ground-nesting birds. Places to Raise Young: Butterflies need special plants to lay their eggs on. Frogs lay eggs only in shallow water. Many birds use birdhouses; others nest in trees and bus
44、hes. 40 A. Map Your SiteB. Build Your DesignC. Heres how to get started.D. So, set a date and get growing.E. Heres what youll need to make your area attractive to wildlife.F. In fact, nearly all your shelters may become homes for wild young.G. Also, ask around your neighborhood or others willing to
45、give advice.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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Virak Mao moved from Cambodia six and a half years ago. He was an exciting and 41 12-year-old boy，looking forward to his new life in Canada but fearful he wouldnt make friends, 4
46、2 since he didnt speak English. What great progress he has 43 since then.First of all, he got over those early difficulties and 44 friends. Mao not only mastered 45 but won the Grade 9 French award. At school, he 46 to organize school events. Mao also 47 at school, such as cleaning the library and h
47、elping others. Mao had wanted to be an engineer 48 after struggling with chemistry, he discovered a new passion for 49. At his Buddhist temple, Mao is a leader and 50 those who came to Canada for the first time to work hard. He also 51 in cultural dancing with other temple members, donating any 52 t
48、hey raise back to the temple to buy supplies for the poor. Since the summer of 2011, he has held a job at a clothing store to help 53 his family. In June, Mao 54 from C.W. Jefferys and is now in the business management program at Ryerson University. He is also the first winner of a new scholarship 5
49、5 by the Graduate Business Council with the purpose of helping a student, 56 wants to improve his community and in 57 of money. Awarded the scholarship in June, Mao spoke about the 58 of the award. “I was so excited. It was a huge relief for me,” he said, adding he would buy textbooks and school sup
50、plies with the award. “I am really 59 they raised this money to award me the scholarship. I just have no words. Anyone who works hard gets well 60 .” 41. A. comfortable B. quiet C. seriousD. nervous 42.A. especially B. finally C. recently D. specially 43. A. achieved B. decided C. refused D. accepte
51、d 44.A. recognized B. made C. lost D. borrowed 45.A. Cambodia B. Japanese C. English D. Chinese 46. A. helped B. pretended C. planned D. wanted 47. A. volunteered B. attempted C. continued D. struggled 48. A. because B. if C. but D. since 49. A. education B. law C. language D. business 50. A. calls
52、B. encourages C. introduces D. agrees 51. A. gets B. gives C. participates D. cuts 52. A. food B. equipment C. paper D. money 53. A. carry B. support C. build D. rescue 54. A. graduated B. escaped C. changed D. learned 55. A. created B. found C. organized D. chosen 56. A. that B. who C. which D. as
53、57. A. hope B. desire C. lack D. need 58. A. benefit B. interest C. method D. success 59. A. careful B. helpful C. useful D. thankful 60. A. caught B. invited C. paid D. fixed第II卷 第四部分：英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Two American journalists intervie
54、wed a German family after the war. Though living a poor life, the family still placed flowers on the table,61 convinced a journalist that Germans were bound to rebuild their homeland.As is often the case, a man who can dream will try hard to overcome any difficulties and live his dream. Therefore, I
55、 agree that dreams can change ones life. Take my friend Tom for example. In Senior One, he was an energetic boy who was always dreaming of 62 (become) a player in the school basketball team. 63 , at the beginning almost everyone 64 (persuade) him out of his dream because he was no more than 1.65 met
56、ers tall. But he didnt lose heart. With 65 (determine) ,he devoted 66 (he) to playing basketball after class and became good at it. Now he is a 67 (success) basketball player in our school Team. From my point of view, dreams play an important part in changing my life. 68 (realize) my dream, first of
57、 all, I should focus my effort on my studies. In addition, when 69 (face) with failure, I choose never to give up. Last but not least, I should develop such skills 70 problem-solving ability and communication skill.第五部分: 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
58、有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Learning that you are about to pay a visit to a Chinese friend and confusing about the Chinese customs, I am writing to put forward some advices.To
59、beginning with, I would like to suggest that you arrived 5 to 10 minutes earlier, which is common in Chinese tradition culture. In addition, if I were you, I would bring some appropriate gifts with me, such as souvenirs from my own country. Beside, table manners are also what you should pay attentio
60、n . For an example, you are not supposed to stick your chopsticks into your food. Instead, laying them on your dish are a smart choice.If you have any another problems, please dont hesitate to contact me. May you have a wonderful day with your friend. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，与你以前的外籍教师Mrs. Black 一直保持联系
61、。近日她来信询问你的近况，请根据以下提示给她回复一封邮件。（1）简要介绍自己的学习和生活；（2）告知你已报名参加学习即将举行的英语演讲比赛，并介绍为此所做的准备；（3）希望她有机会你们学校。注意：（1）词数不少于100；（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；参考词汇：English speech contestDear Mrs. Black,听力： CACAC BCABA ACAAB ABACC阅读：A篇：CADDB篇：BCBC篇：ACDAD篇：DCCA七选五：CGAEF完形填空：41_45 DAABC 46_50 AACDB 51_55 CDBAA 56_60 BDADC语法填空：61
62、. which 62.becoming 63.However 64. persuaded 65. determination 66. himself 67. successful 68. To realize 69.faced 70.as 作文：Dear Mrs. Black,Im so glad to hear from you.Im writing to tell you something about my life and study in recent days.As the mid-term examination is approaching, Im busy with my l
63、essons.Every day,I have to spend most of my time studying,which makes me tired but happy because I enjoy the process of learning.By the way, there is an English speech contest to be held in our school next month.As you know,I am fond of delivering speeches so I have signed up.I think it is a good chance for me to challenge.In order to achieve a good result,I have made full preparations for it.Since you left us students for so long,we are forward to seeing you again.Will you pay a visit to our school once more? Im sure we will have a wonderful time.Best wishes. Yours, Li Hua
