河北狮州中学2016_2017学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题（承智班）.docx

河北定州中学20162017学年度第一学期期末考试高一年级承智班英语试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。1What will Lucy do at 11:30 tomorrow?A. Go out for lunch B. See her dentist C. Visit a friend2. What is the weather like now?A. Its sunny B. Its rainy C. Its cloudy3. Why does the man talk to Dr. Simpson?A. To make an apology B. To ask for help C. To discuss his studies4. How will the woman get back from the railway station?A. By train B. By car C. By bus5. What does Jenny decide to do first?A. Look for a job B. Go on a trip C. Get an assistant第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What time is it now?A. 1:45 B. 2:10 C. 2:157. What will the man do?A. Work on a project B. See Linda in the library C. Meet with Professor Smith听第7段材料，回答第8、9、10题。8. What are the speakers talking about?A. Having guests this weekendB. Going out for sightseeingC. Moving into a new house9. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors B. Husband and wife C. Host and visitor10. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Work in his garden B. Have a barbecue C. Do some shopping听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where was the man born?A. In Philadelphia B. In Springfield C. In Kansas12. What did the man like doing when he was a child?A. Drawing B. Traveling C. Reading13. What inspires the man most in his work?A. Education B. Family love C. Nature听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why is Dorothy going to Europe?A. To attend a training programB. To carry out some research C. To take a vacation15. How long will Dorothy stay in Europe?A. A few days B. Two weeks C. three months16. What does Dorothy think of her apartment?A. Its expensive B. Its satisfactory C. Its inconvenient17. What does Bill offer to do for Dorothy?A. Recommend her apartment to JimB. Find a new apartment for herC. Take care of her apartment听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What are the tourists advised to do when touring London?A. Take their tour schedule B. Watch out for the traffic C. wear comfortable shoes19. What will the tourists do in fifteen minutes?A. Meet the speaker B. Go to their rooms C. Change some money20. Where probably is the speaker?A. In a park B. In a hotel C. In a shopping centre二、阅读理解 Consider yourself warned. Sunday is April Fools Day, a day when you are encouraged to play tricks on loved ones and even the people you meet at the bus stop. Its a strange tradition, but how did it get started? Nobody is completely sure about the origin of this, the silliest of holidays. However, the urban legend experts at Snopes. com say that most experts owe it to Pope Gregory X, who, in the 1500s, gave the world the Gregorian calendar. In 1562, the Gregorian calendar moved the first day of the year from April l to January l. Word did eventually get around, but some people were a bit slow to hear the news. These folks continued celebrating the new year on April l , unaware that they were now three months behind the times. These April fools were tricked by those who knew it. The tradition eventually made its way to the US. And its still going strong. Over the past week, Web searches on April Fools Day jokes and April Fools Day tricks have more than doubled, and related lookups for easy April Fools Day tricks and April Fools Day jokes for work have also increased greatly. Bottom line: Keep your guard up, especially if somebody offers you a word search puzzle. Lookups for impossible April Fools Day word searches are up by 200%. But really, there is no way to be certain youll escape trickery because even companies are out to trick you on April l. In 1957, the BBC reported Swiss farmers were harvesting spaghetti(意大利面) from trees. And in 1996, Taco Bell took out ads in major newspapers announcing that the company had purchased the Liberty Bell and renamed it the Taco Liberty Bell.21What is the authors purpose of writing the text?A. To teach us how to avoid being tricked.B. To point out the best way to trick others.C. To introduce the history of April Fools Day.D. To stress the importance of April Fools Day.22What can we know from Paragraph 3?A. April lst was once the first day of the year.B. April Fools Day was set by Pope Gregory X.C. April Fools Day has been celebrated for thousands of years.D. Started in the US, April Fools Day is popular around the world.23From the 4th paragraph, we can learn that .A. people enjoy being April FoolsB. April Fools Day is still very popularC. those tricks used on April 1 are much the sameD. people like to celebrate April Fools Day online24The examples listed in the last paragraph are used to show .A. a modern farming technologyB. what newspapers without ads are likeC. how the Taco Liberty Bell got its nameD. how some companies trick the public While the other kids seemed excited about celebrating the end-of-term party by playing games and sharing treats, Jeremy hated the very idea of the gathering. Afraid to raise the pressure too high, I decided to contribute something that was easy to purchase on the walk to school. Off we went the day of the party, approaching his school as if nothing was planned. I reminded him of our need to make a purchase, entered his favorite shop, and asked him to select the ripest bunch of grapes. He shot me an anxious look and insisted none of his classmates ever be able to notice he had something to bring to the party. My vision of a successful parenting method, resulting in delivering a sociable child to his school, diverted（转移）sharply from reality. Back on route, I did my best to hide the sinking feeling of fear. How could I possibly drop him off and then walk into my own classroom to teach a successful class? My next move was born in the heat of the moment. I said a quick goodbye at the front gate and rushed to his classroom through the emergency exit. I managed to inform his teacher about the grapes in the backpack and be out of the classroom before I could be spied by my son. So, what happened on that June day? His teacher, a caring educator, worked wonders. My son and I still laugh about the way Mr. B started the day with an unusual question, “Does anyone have any grapes?” While Jeremy admits feeling a bit uncomfortable, the words encouraged him to takeout the fruit. Because of the support he received, he remembers that day with pride for his courage.25Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “vision” in Paragraph 3?A. Use B. Research.C. Understanding. D. Imagination.26How did the author feel when she left the shop?A. Worried. B. Satisfied. C. Grateful. D. Regretful.27Why did the author hurry to her sons classroom?A. She went to ask the teacher for help. B. She went there to give her lesson. C. She was afraid of her son being punished. D. She was invited to take part in the celebration.28What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The teacher inspired Jeremy to share grapes. B. Jeremy prepared for the coming party.C. The author helped Jeremy to become sociable.D. The author taught Jeremy to select goods Whats On? Trouble in Mind Alice Childress won an Off-Broadway award in 1956 for this story of a black actress rehearsing（排练）a play with a white director who increasingly finds it impossible for the show to go on. Tanya Moodie and Joseph Marcell star in the play directed by Laurence Boswell. 8.30p.m.10.30p.m., Theatre Royal. Box office: 01225 448844. Lazarus Inspired by the sci-fi (science fiction) novel and movie, The Man Who Fell to Earth, this musical deals with a hero, Thomas Newton. Likely to be the autumns hottest ticket, the score includes new songs composed by Bowie. 7.00p.m.9.00p.m., Kings Cross theatre. Box office: 0844 871 7604.The Gaul On the night of 8 February 1974, a fisherman FV Gaul disappeared off the coast of Norway. For people on board, waiting for news was great suffering. Theories began to come up, including the possibility that the boat had fallen victim to cold war. Even when he was discovered, many still felt there were questions that remained unanswered. Mark Babych directs Janet Platers play. 8.00p.m.11.00 p.m., Royal Shakespeare theatre. Box office: 01482 323638. The Suppliant Women It is a new version of Aeschyluss 2,500-year-old play about a group of women seeking shelter who make the long journey to escape forced marriage. It was written by David Greigand directed by Ramin Gray. An ancient piece asks a contemporary question: when we are introuble, who will open their doors and give us a harbor? 8.30p.m.10.00p.m., Hampstead theatre. Box office: 0131 248 4848.29 In which theatre can the audience enjoy Joseph Marcell performance?A. Hampstead theatre.B. Royal Shakespeare theatre.C. Kings Cross theatre. D. Theatre Royal.30Which one will probably sell best?A. Lazarus. B. Trouble in Mind C. The Gaul. D. The Suppliant Women.31Who directed the play about the story in Norway?A. Bowie. B. Ramin Gray.C. Mark Babych. D. Laurence Boswell.32Which number should you call if you want to watch a play between 8.00p.m. and10.00p.m.?A. A. 0131 248 4848. B. 01482 323638.C. 01225 448844. D. 0844 871 7604.三、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。No doubt we all have experienced frustration（受挫）. It may be something as as growing flowers or as serious as developing better relationships with others. Whatever the is, there comes a point when you just feel you cant go on any further. And yet, the secret to can be found in a tube of toothpaste. Every time I come to the of a tube of a toothpaste, I am completely that just when I think it is absolutely empty, I can more toothpaste out of it. I am sure you all have gone through the thing. So, next time you find yourself in such a situation, the tube. We can all times that success came when we were on our chance or when we were doing something for the final time. It is when you dig deep down for that one last burst of that you achieve your goal. , too many people give up too early. All they to do is squeeze one more drop of toothpaste from the tube. There are hundreds of of successful people who kept on going in the face of adversity(逆境) and . Even the writers of Chicken Soup for the Soul were by 33 publishers before they found one who would their book.If you have the passion to go for your , then keep squeezing that “inner tube of toothpaste”. It is only when you the “passion” that you will know whether success is yours or not. Just make sure that you dont too soon. Success may be just around the corner.33A. uselessB. simpleC. boringD. funny34A. case B. directionC. taskD. competition35A. truthB. happinessC. successD. wealth36A. sideB. topC. surfaceD. end37A. satisfiedB. amazedC. depressedD. confused38A. pump B. driveC. squeezeD. pull39A. naturalB. luckyC. rareD. same40A. rememberB. emptyC. saveD. use41A. enjoyB. recallC. valueD. arrange42A. lastB. bigC. equalD. full43A. lightB. speedC. laughterD. energy44A. UnbelievablyB. StrangelyC. TypicallyD. Unfortunately45A. decideB. wishC. needD. expect46A. examplesB. typesC. charactersD. signs47A. sorrowB. disappointmentC. guiltD. misunderstanding48A. teasedB. assistedC. injuredD. rejected49A. translateB. printC. editD. order50A. dreamB. reputationC. journeyD. home51A. make up forB. catch up withC. run out of D. look forward to52A. tryB. returnC. stopD. judge四、短文改错53假定英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/），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，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。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。There are a lot public holidays for Chinese people, such as National Day, May Day, and Childrens Day. But I think we should have other holidayFarmers Day. Firstly, China is a agricultural country. Farmers really play a very importantly role in China. They provide food for us, without which we cannot to live. Secondly, farmers offered a lot to the development of industry. Lastly of all, most farmers work hard, with little time to enjoy themselves. Some people look down upon farmers so they think farmers do not have many knowledge. I suggest that there should be a Farmers Day to show respect for these 900 millions farmers in China.五、阅读填空 It is not easy to find true friendsEven if youve connected with someone，how do you really know he is a true friend？And often you will find that someone who you thought you could trust may have let you downThere are ways you can know if a friendship is true and how you can hold onto that friendGenerally speaking，a true friend is someone who will be there for you no matter what happensThey will stand by you through bad and good timesThey will accept you for who you are without trying to change you，and they will be there to help you grow in new waysA true friend will keep you secrets for you trust himThey will be honest and be someone you can depend onThey will listen and be someone you can talk things over with，even if they may not have advice to share with youHowever，friendship is a two-way streetTo find true friends and keep them，you must in turn be the same as wellBe there for them in their hard times and share the good times with themBe someone your friends can depend on as well and offer them the same thing they give to youA friendship will fall apart fast if only one person is giving and putting all the effortIf you are the only one making an effort，be honest and it worksActually，there will be barriers in the road but that is the test of true friendshipIf it can survive those barriers，it will be stronger and better than everJust as St Thomas Aquinas put it，“There is nothing on this earth more prized than friendship”Find a True FriendThe writers 54on friendsTrue friends 55come by nowadays。Those who you regarded as your friends may make you down。Characteristics of true friendshipA true friend will 56you whatever happens。A true friend will keep your secrets and be a good 57。58to hold friendship59with your friends when they are in trouble。Be someone who your friends can 60。61is the key to keep a friendship if you are the only one making efforts。62True friendship can stand up to various 63and grow stronger and better。六、根据短文内容,从文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 iPad vs textbooks What if you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips? In the first month of the Apple iPads release, 25 million were sold! People all over the world use iPads for all sorts of different things, but one of their finest qualities is the ability to be a textbook. _64_ To begin with, iPad are less expensive. Textbooks become outdated and schools have to buy new books, but with an iPad schools can update them for free. _65_ Schools dont have to spend $500 every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated. _66_ Students usually have multiple classes, which results in multiple textbooks. Heavy backpacks filled with books can cause back problem. A solution to that is an iPad, which only weighs 1.33 pounds and can hold all of a students textbooks.Thirdly, schools should get rid of their textbooks and get iPads because they have more capabilities. Some might think all of the apps are distracting, but the apps actually make iPads more efficient. 67_ _ Textbooks cannot do those tasks, but iPads can easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.Lastly, iPads are a better choice for schools instead of textbooks because these devices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time. _68_ With iPads, they find it easier to get their homework done.In conclusion, schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch to iPads. iPads have allowed this generation to have their entire backpack in the palm of their hands.A. These