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民乐一中2017-2018学年第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷第I卷（选择题）第一部分：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。1. The English couple who havent a child of their own are planning to _ a little girl from China.A. accept B. abandon C. adapt D. adopt 2. - My sister spent the whole summer holiday practicing her driving skills . - No wonder she passed her driving test at her first _ . A. intention B. attempt C. sight D. desire3. The boys keeps coughing , and the doctor tells the parents it still needs more time to_ the reason. A. put off B. figure out C. make up D. look through4. I ran all the way to school yesterday , otherwise I _ late for the annual talent show. A. was B. had done C. would be D. would have been5. The boy was curious about how the waste paper _ into a model kite. A. improved B. transferred C. transformed D. mixed6. I have been told that the new law will e into _ on January 1st next year. A. effect B. use C. service D. existence7. Lydia doesnt feel like_ abroad . Her parents are old. A. study B. studying C. studied D. to study8. Co-operation or teamwork , the importance of which is often _, plays an important part in football matches .A. stressed B. thought of C. paid much attention D. talked9. People who dont smoke have less _ of suffering from heart disease than those who do so. A. potential B. cause C. hope D. problem 10. There was a(n) _ moment when she didnt know whether to stay or leave. A. severe B. disappointed C. typical D. awkward11. _ the fact that I dont like my job , I must work very hard. A. In spite of B. Instead of C. Because of D. In place of 12. The leader _ his basketball team by bringing in several young players. A. weakened B. strengthened C. quitted D. banned13. We strongly _ your decision to go abroad at this time of danger. It is not a wise decision. A. approve B. insist C. oppose D. appreciate14. I cant _ your rudeness any more ; leave the room at once . A. e up with B. keep up with C. put up with D. team up with15. Go and see that play I _ that youll enjoy it very much. A. reveal B. prove C. guarantee D. doubt第二部分:完型填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分,满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第16题至第35小题所给的A/B/C/D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 John, a famous musician, took his priceless zither (齐特琴) and played it in the crowded subway station. The music from the zither was delicately streaming 16 the whole station. However, during the one-hour play only six or seven people truly 17 the charming music. A three-year-old kid was so 18 by the music that he forgot everything around. John only got 52 U.S. dollars for his work that day.19 in normal days, when John is about to hold a concert, the ticket can be sold for more than 100 dollars and it is extremely 20 to buy a ticket even at such a high price. Therefore, later, many 21 in the station that day felt deeply regretful for not 22 the famous musician and missing such a valuable but 23 music feast.I have a very busy friend who totally 24 after knowing that his wife came down with a deadly illness. He cooked by himself for the family and took a walk with his wife every day. But his wife still did not 25 to conquer the illness and passed away after three months. After that, he often sighed miserably that 26 his past busy life, he had missed a lot of beautiful time with his wife. But now, it is impossible to 27 it.Actually, I also missed something 28 before. The 29 we missed those things is simple: we had thought that we could still own them 30 .Yet tomorrow is actually by no means 31 . There was a famous Buddhist monk saying that in many peoples 32 , they had only done two things: waiting and regretting. The result is that they were always too late to 33 what they had. We would often claim to do something when we grow up, or when we have money or when we bee old, etc. However, when we reach the 34 we have expected, we could no longer 35 our wish, because we have lost it by then.16. A. above B. before C. throughout D. under17. A. appreciated B. heard C. found D. absorbed18. A. confused B. attracted C. excited D. stuck19. A. Therefore B. However C. Then D. Also20. A. convenient B. necessary C. easy D. hard21. A. listeners B. viewers C. passers-by D. children22. A. greeting B. recognizing C. paying D. contacting23. A. mon B. meaningful C. cheap D. expensive24. A. escaped B. abandoned C. submitted D. changed25. A. manage B. want C. decide D. agree26. A. as with B. thanks to C. due to D. as for27. A. e up with B. look forward to C. make up for D. look back on28. A. difficult B. precious C. present D. delightful29. A. reason B. origin C. chance D. result30. A. today B. nowadays C. yesterday D. tomorrow31. A. fortable B. easy C. reliable D. charming32. A. lives B. works C. plans D. tasks33. A. protect B. value C. suggest D. miss34. A. condition B. top C. success D. scene35. A. say B. understand C. forget D. realize 第三部分 阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2分，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，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMy house is made out of wood, glass and stone. It is also made out of software.If you e to visit, youll probably be surprised when you e in. Someone will give you an electronic PIN （个人身份号码）to wear. This PIN tells the house who and where you are. The house uses this information to give you what you need. When its dark outside, the PIN turns on the lights nearest you, and then turns them off as you walk away from them. Music moves with you too. If the house knows your favorite music, it plays it. The music seems to be everywhere, but in fact other people in the house hear different music or no music. If you get a telephone call, only the nearest telephone rings.Of course, you are also able to tell the house if you want something. There is a home control console (控制台), a small machine that turns things on and off around you.The PIN and the console are new ideas, but they are in fact like many things we have today. If you want to go to a movie, you need a ticket. If I give you my car keys, you can use my car. The car works for you because you have the keys. My house works for you because you wear the PIN or hold the console.I believe that ten years from now, most new homes will have the systems that Ive put in my house. The systems will probably be even bigger and better than the ones Ive put in today.I like to try new ideas. I know that some of my ideas will work better than others. But I hope that one day I will stop thinking of these systems as new, and ask myself instead, “How will I live without them?”36. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. How to develop a new system. B. The function of the PIN.C. A home for the future. D. Easy life in the future.37. The writers new house is different from ordinary ones mainly because _.A. it has been controlled by puters B. you can make a telephone call anywhereC. it has your favorite music following youD. the writer is able to change his new idea into practice 38. What is the writer most likely to be according to the passage?A. An IT expert. B. A famous doctor. C. An idealist D. An experienced teacher.39. What CANT be done in the writers new house?A. turns on the lights B. play music C. get a telephone call D. go swimmingBWele to our school. You can do a lot of things here. e and join us.TimetableSunday8:30-11:30Personal InventionsYou can see many inventions by the students;you may also bring your own inventions.Monday19:00-21:00Space and ManDr. Thomas WestIf you want to know more about the universe.Wednesday19:30-21:00Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy GreenWould you like to know medical science?Friday18:30-21:00puter Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard UniversityLearn to use Windows XP.40. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on _. A. Sunday B. Monday C. Wednesday D. Friday41. The person who teaches puter Science is from_. A. Canada B. Australia C. New Zealand D. America42. You may learn something about a disease called TB from _. A. Dr. West B. Mr. Morison C. Mrs. Green D. Mr. Thomas43. If you want to learn something about satellites, you can go to the class from_. A. 8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday B. 19:00 to 21:00 on Monday C. 19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday D. 18:30 to 21:00 on FridayCWe Americans are wasteful people, not used to saving. Early settlers, our forefathers set us an example of wasting everything, for they thought natures resources were so plentiful that none of them ever imagined that natural materials would be used up in time. Within a few years of the first Virginia settlement, for example, pioneers burned down their houses when they were ready to move west. They burned down their houses with only one aim to get the nails（钉子）for future use. No one ever gave a thought to the priceless hardwoods that went up in smoke. As a people we destroy many valuable things that other people save. I noticed this when I was living in Britain. I received a letter from one Englands largest banks. It was enclosed in a used envelope（信封）that had been readdressed to me. Such a practice would be unthinkable in the United States. American banks, even the smallest, always use expensive stationery（信笺）with the names of all twenty - eight vice presidents lists on side of the page. 44. The writer thought their forefathers _ .A. set a good example B. wasted many natural resourcesC. knew natural resources would be used up in time D. made the best use of natural materials45. Which of the following statements is wrong?A. The writer lives in Britain now. B. American banks use expensive stationery. C. Americans are not used to saving. D. The writers forefathers burned down their houses in order to get the nails.46. The purpose of the passage is to _ .A. wish Americans not to waste B. tell us the English are a good people C. warn Americans against saving D. encourage people to work hard.DForgiving someone who has hurt you or let you down is never an easy thing. Several new studies, however, say that it could have a lot of health benefits. When you think of forgiveness, you probably dont think of it as being a health or medical problem. Studies from Stanford University, on the other hand, show that something like anger can change your well-being.When cartoon book characters like the Incredible Hulk get angry, they change colors and often gain special power. In the real world, anger is less obvious and may be more dangerous. Thats why Professor Fred Luskin, founder of the Stanford Forgiveness Project and author of Forgive for Good, says holding on to anger and hatred can harm your physical and mental health. Two new studies seem to show the same idea.The studies find that people who are able to forgive feel less stress, less back pain, and less depression. They also have fewer headaches, lower blood pressure, and fewer problems on sleeping.So it doesnt matter if your anger is caused by the traffic or other things. Learning to let it go is important. Techniques such as deep breath or thought can help. Or just ask yourself if its worth hurting yourself by staying angry with someone else. Forgiveness does not mean that you simply accept what happened and say its OK. Instead, its a way of making peace with yourself about what happened in the past. 47. The example of the cartoon book characters is taken in the passage to_. A. support the viewpoint that anger and hatred harm physical and mental health B. introduce a famous expert C. let the reader know the different colors of cartoon faces D. show how to control ones temper48. The underlined phrase “holding on to” in this passage possibly means“_”. A. removing B. keeping up C. getting rid of D. learning about49. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage? A. People who are able to forgive feel less stress.B. People who are able to forgive feel less depression.C. People who are able to forgive have fewer problems on sleeping.D. People who are able to forgive feel less tired.50. The best title for this passage is probably _. A. Forgiveness B. Forgiveness Is Good for HealthC. A Secret to Keeping Health D. Anger Is Bad for Health第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据下列短文内容，从文章后的选项中选出能入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。（请将5155答案填涂在答题卡的7175小题中）Be a Green ChildWhat does it mean to be green ? “Green” is more than just a color .51.Why green ? Plants are green , and without them the Earth wouldnt be such a lovely homes for us human beings. What can we do ? Heres a four- step guide to be green.Reduce It ！52For instance ,a shorter shower means you use less water and less fuel since your house uses fuel to run the water heater that warms up the water.Reuse It !Sometimes people call our society “a throwaway society ” . That means were a little too willing to throw away old stuff(东西) and buy new stuff.53For instance, if your little brother outgrows his coat , why not give it to another family who has a little kid?Recycle It!Recycling has never been easier. Many munities will pick it up in front of your house and some towns even require it. Recycled goods go to a recycling center, where they can be turned into new cans ,bottles ,and paper.Enjoy it!Its true that trash and pollution are problems ,but the Earth remains a huge and wonderful place for you to explore .54 . Go for a hike, visit local nature centers and gardens, and climb up mountains.But before you travel the globe, take a look at your own backyard. Is there a spot where you could plant a tree or put in some vegetables ? 55 .A. If so , get out there and get your hands dirty.B. Turn off the water when youre brushing your teeth.C. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment.D. When you use less of something , you do good a good thing for the Earth.E. You can start locally by visiting the naturally beautiful spots in your city.F. Many times , even if you no longer need something , someone else might need.G. You can watch with pride as your tree takes root and your garden plants grow.第II卷 (非选择题)注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第四部分：英语知识运用(共四节，满分65分)第一节：语法填空（共10小题；每题1.5分，共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。This morning, 56 I finished my homework, I went to the Peoples Park together with my classmate Mary to fly a kite. We got a very nice kite, and it was 57 a lovely day that we were sure to have a lot of fun.I began to fly 58 kite. Once it went up into the sky, I began to run very fast, in the hope that it would go higher and higher. Then suddenly I felt something wrong. 59 (look) up into the sky, I was 60 (disappoint) to find that the kite had got 61 (break). In no time the kite and rope fell over me. What a fool! I sat on the grass, feeling very 62 (shame) of 63 I had done. Then Mary 64 (fort) me, saying “Now, you know what makes a kite fly high. Its 65 (patient) and skills!” Hearing this, I nodded my head.第二节:单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）66.With the development of the society , there are no _(永久的) jobs any more.67.It was _ (典型的) of him to take hard jobs .68.After many attempts she _ (终于) managed to get promotion.69.Ive offered to paint the kitchen in _ (交换) for a weeks acmodation.70.You will get _ (习惯了的) to the climate here.71.The officials are always reminded not to _ (滥用) their power.72.Such a mistake would perhaps lead to disastrous _ (结果).73.Although close to tears , she tried to make her voice sound (漫不经心的).74.The teacher _ (评估) the performance of every students.75.We dont know with _ (绝对的) certainty that the project will succeed. 第三节：短文改错 (共10分;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短文。短文中共有10处错误，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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 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。Mrs Brown was walking near to a playground. She was in a hurry to visit her four grandchildren. She missed them very much, because she h