河南省南陽市2017-2018學年高一下學期期中考試英語試題

1、高一下學期期中考試英語試題河南省南陽市2017-2018學年高一下學期期中考試英語試題第I卷（選擇題，共100分）第一部分聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30 分）第一節(jié)（共5 小題；每小題1.5 分，滿分7.5 分）聽下面 5 段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、 B、 C 三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10 秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. What do we know about the car?A. It is a new carB. It was bought five years agoC. It doesnt wo

2、rk now2. How did Charles travel through South China?A. By carB. By busC. By train3. What does the woman want to drink at the moment?A. Hot coffeeB. Some waterC. Something cool4. How will the speakers keep in touch?A. By sending e-mailsB. By phoning each otherC. By writing letters5. What does the wom

3、an mean?A. Tom worked hard this termB. Tom made great progress in his studiesC. Tom was one of the worst students第二節(jié)（共15 小題）聽下面 5 段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、 B、 C 三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個5 秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。小題，每小題5 秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出1n下學期期中考試英語試題John s wifeInterestingCoolOn footGo to

4、 the zoo50 years oldA guest room巨I聽第 6 段材料，回答第6 至 7 題。6. What do we know about the two speakers?A. They ve never met each other beforeB. They ve known each other for yearsC. They both have several children7. Who is Susan?A. Robert s wifeB. John dasughterC.聽第 7 段材料，回答第8 至 9 題。8. What does the woman t

5、hink of the program they are watching?A. WonderfulB. BoringC.9. What may the speakers watch next?A. The 7 o clock NewsB. A filmC. A baseball game聽第 8 段材料，回答第10 至 12 題。10 .What is the weather like today?A. HotB. ColdC.11 .How will the speakers get to the zoo?A. By taxiB. By carC.12 .What will the boy

6、 s father do in the afternoon?A. Go to the city libraryB. Go to the bookstoreC.聽第 9 段材料，回答第13 至 16 題。13 .How old is man s new house?A. 200 years oldB. 100 years oldC.14 .What is in front of the house?A. A yard with fruit trees and vegetablesB. A garden with flowersC. A fish pond15 .What is the man h

7、oping to add?A. A bathroomB. A sitting roomC.2高一下學期期中考試英語試題16 .What does the man advise the woman to do?A. To help him decorate his houseB. To stay a few days in his new houseC. To buy a new house like his聽第 10 段材料，回答第17 至 20 題。17 .What does the woman do?A. She is a reporterB. She is a babysitter18

8、.Where is the woman living now?A. In New YorkB. In New Jersey19 .How many sons does the woman have?A. FourB. Two20 .What does the woman s mother often help her do?A. Make dinnersC. She is a teacherC. In Los AngelesC. ThreeB. Help her with her workC. Take her sons to school第二部分閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40 分）第一節(jié)（共15

9、 小題；每小題2 分，滿分30 分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、 B、 C 和 D 四個選項中，選出最佳選項。Our Favorite Productivity Apps for iOS and AndroidGoogle Docs Productivity AppsFree, available for iOS: Docs, Slides, SheetsFree, available for Android: Docs, Slides, SheetsGoogle Docs is an excellent document editor that s completely free-all

10、you need to use it is a Google account. Available for both iOS and Android, the app features a powerful set of editing tools, as well as support for all major text file formats. Your work will be saved automatically in the cloud, so you can access it anywhere.You can use Google Docs in a web browser

11、 as well. In case you need to edit presentations or spreadsheets, Google also offers Sheets and Slides for iOS and Android.Apple iWork Productivity Apps3J=T下學期期中考試英語試題同F(xiàn)ree, available for iOS: Pages, Keynote, NumbersApple's iWork productivity suite consists of a Pages app for editing text, Numbe

12、rs for working with spreadsheets, and Keynote for creating presentations. All three apps are free not only for iOS, but also for macOS. All three apps have a sleek user interface and a great number of tools to help you with your tasks.The apps are also compatible（兼容）with the Apple Pencil for the iPa

13、d and iPad Pro. You can sync your work with your iCloud storage and seamlessly access it from all of your Apple devices.Microsoft Office Productivity AppsFree, available for iOS: Word, Excel, PowerPointFree, available for Android: Word, Excel, PowerPointMicrosoft Office has been considered to be pro

14、ductive for decades, and you can naturally use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as mobile apps for iOS and Android. All three options feature a familiar user interface and a great selection of tools to work with. You can save your work locally on your device or save them in the cloud via Microsoft OneDri

15、ve.If you 're using an iPhone, a 9.7-inch iPad, and Android phone, or an Android tablet with a screen smaller than 10.1 inches in diagonal, you can access and use the core Office features for free.21 .These apps are mainly for.A. using an iPhoneB. watching videosC. editing textD. playing games22

16、 .Which statement is not true according to the passage?A. These apps are all free to useB. These apps can all be available for iOS and AndroidC. These apps can be used in smart phones and iPadsD. These apps can save your work in the cloud4.1 If you need to prepare a speech on product description, wh

17、ich one will you choose to finish your task productivity on an iPad Pro?A. Apple iWork Productivity AppsB. Microsoft Office Productivity AppsC. Google Docs Productivity AppsD. Anyone is okB4高一下學期期中考試英語試題I grew up without a father. Well, sort of. My parents divorced in the 1960s when I was a small ch

18、ild, and I stayed with my mother in Los Angeles. My father remarried and moved to a small suburb of Atlanta. For one month out of the year in the summer, I would fly back and spend time with my dad, so I had a father at times.Further, I had a series of stepfathers who ranged from wonderful guys to a

19、lcoholics to dangerous individuals. Having lived through such experiences, I find it amusing when people say that children really need a father in the home. Well, if he is a good father and a good man, then I agree completely. If he is not, then the child might actually be better off without him. We

20、 don'tjust need fathers-we need good fathers.I feel it fair to say I ended up a very successful adult, at least that 's what people tell me. So how did I do it? I think it started with me having a bit of a chip on my shoulder. Normally this is not a good thing, but in my case it was rocket f

21、uel for achievement. Not having a father in my life gave me something to prove, and it motivated me in an 'll show you " way.I also tried very hard, even as a little boy to be self-sufficient. And that means I did not rely upon my parents except to the extent necessary. This kind of indepen

22、dence I believe is highly missed in this age of highly managed children with helicopter" parents hovering above them constantly.I also think I never wanted not having a father in my life to be an excuse for myself. We make and allow excuses constantly these days, but I just never felt that feel

23、ing sorry for myself was going to get me anywhere. I think if children can adopt such mindsets early in their lives it can be helpful.24 .According to the first two paragraphs, the author thinks .A. his father is a bad oneB. nobody needs a fatherC. children need a good fatherD. children really need

24、a father25 .How did the author end up a very successful adult?A. Not having a father in his life motivated himB. He is very independent and tried very hardC. He didn't make excuse for himselfD. All of the above26 .Which of the following can take the place of the underlined word Self-sufficient &

25、quot;in the fourth paragraph?A. able to support myselfB. able to dress myself very quicklyC. able to play by myselfD. able to work on my own27 .From the passage, you think the author is a person.A. friendly, brave and warm-heartedB. motivated, hardly-working and warm-heartedC. motivated, hardly-work

26、ing and independentD. clever, determined and independentCIt's no secret chocolate is dangerous for dogs, but the risk is even higher during the holiday season, according to a new report.Researchers from institutions in England, recently conducted a study, published in the journalVet Record, to d

27、etermine how often the pets come in contact with the treat. To do so, they thoroughly searched the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network database, which includes patient documents from 500 clinics. They examined 2.7 million records of dogs from November2012 and May 2017 and identified 386 cas

28、es of" chocolate ingestion " Aufee red by animals.analyzing the results, they found that dogs are most exposed to chocolate during the Christmas season. In fact, chances are five times higher than holiday-free times of the year.“Dogs love a chocolate treat and at Christmas there are plenty

29、 about. Sadly dogs can eat chocolate safely, so many of them end up making an unplanned visit to the vet, which can disrupt the celebrations,“ coaJhon PNotske said in a statement.Why is that? Chocolate contains a toxic ingredient for dogs called theobromine, which is a caffeinelike stimulant. It can

30、 lead to an upset stomach, a racing heartbeat, dehydration, seizures or even death.But December isn ' t the only troublesome month. Easter, which is in March or April, is a riskperiod, too, as the candy is more likely to be in the home.To combat the issue, researchers are cautioning people to ke

31、ep festive chocolate away from their pups. In the case their pooch does consume it, owners should see the vet as soon as possible and be prepared to quantify how much chocolate was eaten.28 .According to the second paragraph, researchers finally found .A. many patient documents from 500 clinicsB. 2.

32、7 million records of dogs from November 2012 to May 2017C. dogs are most exposed to chocolate during the Christmas seasonD. how often the pets come in contact with the treat29 .Why can't dogs eat chocolate safely?A. Because chocolate can disrupt the celebrationsB. Because chocolate can make dogs

33、 get sick or even dieC. Because dogs love a chocolate treat too muchD. Because many of dogs end up visiting a vet30 .Which month is not the troublesome month for raising dogs?A. AprilB. MarchC. DecemberD. February31 .What is the main idea of this passage?A. Chocolate is dangerous for dogsB. Dogs suf

34、fer from eating too much chocolate during the holiday seasonC. What should we do to protect dogs from chocolateD. Why is chocolate dangerous for dogsDEarlier today, Spotify announced it would be sharing news at an April 24th event. It 's unclear whether the company is planning to show hardware l

35、ater this month in New York City, but evidence suggests that Spotify has been working on an in-car controller or even a standalone playerfor the streaming service that would allow drivers to control music playback with their voice.Back in February, several Spotify customers reported that they receiv

36、ed an offer inside the app for a new device that would come included as part of a $12.99-per-month subscription( 訂閱 費）.That price would cover both Spotify ' s music service and the device itself if users agreed to a 12-month commitment totaling $155.Another user claimed that Spotify showed them

37、a different $14.99 price point and advertisedsupport for Amazon ' s Alexa assistant. For some, Spotify detailed bunlt4G mobile data so that the device could function independently of a smartphone. In every case where it appeared, the prompt（提示）only came up once and never returned. Sightings of i

38、t basically disappeared after February. Still, the number of people who received this message tells me that the image was acceptable and was accidentally sent out far ahead of schedule by Spotify. There ' nothing to suggest it will launch at this month' s event, however.Outside of Reddit, th

39、e device has been mentioned on Spotify'support forums （論壇）butdrew little attention, with forum administrators dismissing it as a test." Wd re always testo improve Spotify, " is the usual response line." Right now we don ' t have any news on this, biwe' ve let the right tea

40、m know it' s something you ' d like to see, " a moderator wrote in responanother thread on the subject.32 .What do you think Spotify is?A. A personB. A companyC. A forumD. An app33 .What kind of new service does Spotify provide to its customs?A. information service B. forums serviceC. m

41、usic serviceD. car service34 .What can be inferred from the passage?A. Customs really like Spotify 's serviceB. The price that Spotify showed is very cheapC. Spotify will launch its service soon at an April 24th eventD. Spotify will allow drivers to control music play with their voice35 .Accordi

42、ng to the last paragraph, Spotify sent these offers to many customers to .A. test things to improve its device and appsB. sell more products to its customersC. get more attention on its support forumsD. let the right team know the right price8J=T下學期期中考試英語試題乒a第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入

43、空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。More tips to make your essay shine 36Although it may seem like a waste of time, it is almost always better to brainstorm a bit before beginning your essay. This should enable you to find the best supporting ideas-rather than simply the first ones that come to mind-and position t

44、hem in your essay accordingly.Your best supporting idea-the one that most strongly makes your case and, simultaneously, about which you have the most knowledge-should go first, Your second best supporting idea should go in the second place, and so on. 37Aim for VarietySentences and vocabulary of var

45、ying complexity are one of the hallmarks of effective writing.38 You don' have to be a walking thesaurus（同義詞詞典）but a little variance can make the same idea sparkle. If you are asked about a money,you could try “wealth or “ riches. At ”the same time, avoid beginning sentences with the dull patter

46、n of “subjec+ verb + direct object. Although examples of this are harder to give, consider our writing throughout this article as one big example of sentence structure variety.Practice! Practice! Practice!39 It's not easy to write a top article. Although we have tried our best to explain everyth

47、ing that goes into effective essay writing in as clear and concise a way as possible, it is much easier in theory than it is in practice.As a result, we recommend that you practice writing sample essays on various topics. Even if they are not masterpieces at first, a bit of regular practice will soo

48、n change that. Develop the habit of practicing, 40 .A. Even the best-written essays can fail because of ineffectively placed arrangementsB. Directly write itC. When you are writing, try to avoid using the same words and phrases over and over againD. In the end, though, remember that good writing doe

49、s not easily appear by accidentE. Plan on the whole10同F(xiàn). and that will make you better prepared when it comes to the real thingG. Writing a good essay is not easy if we didn 't practice when we were young第三部分語言知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分 45分）第一節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題；每題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選

50、項。Around the same time as he graduated from high school last year, Marc Baghadjian sold his first business.A local angel investor bought the company, which resulted 41 a very clean exit” for Baghadjian. The teenager bought a sporty BMW Car for his 42 with the earnings. She refused to 43 it, so he dr

51、ives it around the Boston suburbs, 44 he is a freshman at Babson College. It is 45 for snowy city, he said, but it serves as a 46 of his success, fueling him to climb up to new 47 .My ambition has always driven me tightly, " he said, " 48 I face a big and beautiful house, I 49 the American

52、 dream. I ve tasted that, and I want to do that for my family.”The 18-year-old entrepreneur（企業(yè)家）has 50 built two more companies: Octium, an online crypto-currency lending platform, 51 Skippit, a speed dating app. For a few months it looked like Octium 52 be his next enterprise.Despite his 53 entrepr

53、eneurial ability, Baghadjian is the first to admit he is not a top student. But he is not 54 his less-than-perfect GPA and ACT score. His definition of success is different, 55 many other teenagers, even his accomplished peers.f think he wants to make his mark on the world 56 than typical boys who c

54、ome through Brunswick, " said Robert Taylor, 57 taught Baghadjian entrepreneurship and personal finance at Brunswick School. He has a different background. I think he _58success not by a job he gets, 59 as a business he builds and the property he creates for other people, especiallyhis 60 .”41.

55、A. fromB.inC. onD. to42.A. motherB.fatherC. girlfriendD. friend43.A. receiveB.occupyC. acceptD. operate44.A. whichB.whereC. whenD. what高一下學期期中考試英語試題J=T45.A. impracticalB. convenientC. reliableD. frequent46.A. standardB. designC. symbolD. spirit47.A. heightsB. lengthsC. parkingD. ambitions48.A. IfB.

56、UntilC. AlthoughD. When49.A. dreamB. seeC. admitD. explore50.A. actuallyB. quicklyC. likelyD. exactly51.A. orB. butC. soD. and52.A. mightB. mustC. shouldD. need53.A. foolishB. optionalC. excellentD. extra54.A. ashamed ofB. attached toC. responsible forD. sensitive to55.A. fromB. thanks toC. compared

57、 withD. despite56.A. eventuallyB. differentlyC. cheerfullyD. higher57.A. whichB. thatC. whenD. who58.A. viewsB. dreamsC. imaginesD. likes59.A. andB. butC. untilD. unless60.A. friendsB. peersC. familyD. classmates第II卷（非選擇題，共 50分）第二節(jié)(共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。It goes without 61 (say) that all parents love their children, and children owe many thanks to their parents. Thanks 62 their care, we have grown up healthily. That is to say, parents have 63(succeed) in bringing us since we were born.On 64