1、12017-2018 学年度第二学期高一英语期末考试试题一阅读理解。 （共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 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。A Monthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you dont need to book. They end around 21:00.Nov
2、ember 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of
3、that group of early “civil engineers”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how
4、 Londons ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers.
5、 The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/bookMore info: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatsonLondon Canal Museum1. When is the talk on James Brindley? A. November 7th. B. March 6th
6、. C. February 6th. D. December 5th.2. What is the topic of the talk in February?2A. The Canal Pioneers. B. Ice for the Metropolis.C. Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands. D. An Update on the Cotswold Canals.3. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A. Chris Lewis. B. Malcolm Tucker. C. Miranda
7、 Vickers. D. Liz Payne.BIn England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky w
8、ill be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day. In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes. When you go to England, you will see that
9、some English people usually take an umbrella or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them. If you dont take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day. 4. Why do people in England often talk about the weather? A. Because they may have four seas
10、ons in one day B. Because they often have very good weather C. Because the weather is warm just like in spring D. Because the sky is sunny all day 5. “People can also have summer in winter.“ Means “it is sometimes too _in winter.“A. warm B. cool C. cold D. rainy 6. In the sunny morning some English
11、people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because _. A. their friends ask them to do so B. it often rains in England C. they are going to sell them D. they are their favorite things 7. The best title (标题)for this passage is _. A. Bad Seasons B. Summer or Winter 3C. The Weather in Engla
12、nd D. Strange English People CChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are mil
13、lions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colorssilver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want. Its fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move ski
14、llfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide. Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied(陪伴) my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle sea
15、t and started home. My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully. Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossi
16、ng a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck. I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I pas
17、sed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.8.According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A.Because they are traditional and safe.B.Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C.Because they are colorful and available.D.Because they are fast and environment friendl
18、y.9.The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _.4A.to ride it for fun B.to use it for transportC.to experience local culture D.to improve his riding skills10.How did the author feel about his street crossing?A.It was boring. B.It was difficult.C.It was lively. D.It was wonderful.11.Whi
19、ch of the following best describes the authors biking experience?A.The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B.The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C.The author was praised by the other bikers.D.The author took great pleasure in bikingDWhen I was at university，I studied very hardBut
20、 a lot of my friends did very little workSome did just enough to pass examsOthers didnt do quite enoughFred Baines was one of themHe spent more time drinking in the Students Union than working in the library Once at the end of the term，we had to take an important test in chemistryThe test had a hund
21、red questions. In my room the night before the test，Fred was watching TVFred usually worried a lot the night before a testBut on that night he looked perfectly calmThen he told me of his plan “Its very simpleThere are a hundred questions and I have to get fifty correct to pass the testIll take a coi
22、n into the examination roomI havent studied a chemistry book for months，so Ill just toss the coinThat way，Im sure Ill get half the questions right ” The next day, Fred came happily into the exam room. As he sat tossing a coin for half an hour he marked down his answers. Then he left，half an hour bef
23、ore the rest of usThe next day，he saw the chemistry professor in the corridor “Oh，good， ”he said， “Have you got the result of the test?”The professor looked at him and smiled, “Ah，its you，BainesJust a minute.”Then he reached into his pocket and took out a coin. He threw it into the air, caught it in
24、 his hand and 5looked at it“Im terribly sorry，Baines,”he said， “You failed!” 12.This story mainly wants to tell us _ Achemistry is really hard to learn Bthere were too many questions for students to prepare for Cgood exam results needs hard study Dtossing a coin can not always decide the result 13.
25、Fred Baines was one of those who _ Adid just enough to pass the exam Bdid not work hard enough for their studies Chad too much other work for the Students Union Dwere quite good at passing exams 14.Fred came happily into the exam room because _Ahe had got ready for the exam Bhe knew the answers alre
26、ady Cthe other students would be behind him Dhe had his way to finish the exam 15.The professor tossed the coin to tell Baines that _.A. he was satisfied with his way for the examB. he wanted to make friends with him C. his way for the exam would never work D. the exam result depended on the coin 第二
27、节：七选五 （共 5 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 15 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。选项中有两个选项为多余选项。Shaking hands, American stylePeople often shake hands in the United States. American men shake hands with other men. American women often shake hands with men, and sometimes they shake hands with other women. Adults shake hands
28、 with children. And some people even teach 6their dogs to shake hands! _16_ How do they shake hands just long enough? Just hard enough? Here are four little rules to remember.1. Use your right hand.2. Use good eye contact(眼神交流). Look at the person in the eye while you are shaking hands.3. Dont shake
29、 too long. _17_Then let go and pull your hand back towardyou.4. _18_ .When a handshake is weak, Americans think the person may not bea hard worker or a good leader. When a handshake is too strong, Americans think the person is too rough(粗鲁) or has bad manners._19_ .They shake hands when they meet fo
30、r the first time. They shake hands tosay congratulations. They shake hands when they meet after not seeing each other for a while. And they often shake hands when they say good-bye. In business, shaking hands shows agreement and honesty.Handshakes are good everywhere. _20_ So make sure to shake plen
31、ty of hands.A. Offer you hand first.B. Shake for no more than three seconds.C. How do people shake hands correctly?D. Dont shake too strongly or too weakly.E. It is not polite to refuse a persons hand.F. When do people in the United States shake hands?G. Make sure your hands arent sweaty when you do
32、 this.二完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Mr Johnson worked in an office.He was short and fat and he looked like a forty-year-old man 21 he was no more than thirty-five. He 22 three thousand dollars a month and had his own house and car. But he was very miserl
33、y（吝啬的)and had 23 friends. He took good care of nobody but 24 . He was introduced to several girls, but he never bought any 25 for them and no girl liked a man like him.So he had to 26 alone in the beautiful house. 7He was always sad of it and didnt know the 27 .One Sunday morning Mr Johnson felt lon
34、ely 28 and went out for a walk near a park. It was a fine day. The sun was 29 and the birds were singing in the tree. Beautiful 30 and green grass could be seen everywhere. He 31 his sadness and walked on. Suddenly he heard someone was calling 32 . He turned round and saw a pretty girl with a pair o
35、f glasses 33 to catch up with him. He felt strange 34 he didnt know her at all. But he stopped to 35 her.“Dont you remember me,sir?”asked the girl. “I 36 you last December!”“I am sorry, madam.”said Mr Johnson.”but.”“Im 37 you are one of my childrens fathers,” the girl said. Suddenly she found she di
36、dnt know the man at all and her 38 turned red and hurried off.39 her disappearing figure(身影), Mr Johnson could not understand 40 it meant. Of course, he didnt know she was a teacher.21. A. if B. whether C. though D. when22. A. paid B. was paid C. borrowed D. was lent23. A. few B. a few C. many D. pl
37、enty of24. A .he B. him C. his D. himself25. A. tickets B. presents C. beancurd D. firewood26. A. live B. play C. work D. build27. A. excuse B. advice C. suggestion D. reason28.A.in the office B. at school C. at home D.in the restaurant29. A. flying B. shining C. standing D. sitting30. A. stones B.
38、trees C. flowers D. stones31. A. wrote B. read C.remembered D. forgot32. A. behind B. front C. away D. over there33. A. resting B. trying C. planning D. asking34. A. while B. until C. unless D. because35. A. wait for B. help C. discover D.discuss with36.A.examined B. hurt C. visited D. invited37. A.
39、 afraid B. sure C. sad D. sorry38. A. head B. eyes C. noes D. face839.A. Looking at B. Drawing C. Beating D. Receiving40. A. why B. when C. where D. what三语法填空：阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。（每小题 1.5 分，共计 15 分）My wife is addicted to shopping on the Internet. 1 seems that she cant control herself well,
40、 just clicking with the mouse . Let me tell you what happened last night . It was the third times that she 2 (shop) online for hours. I had already reminded her 3 (think) twice before buying anything, 4 my wife ignored what I said and replied 5 (confidence), “with the New Year approaching(接近）, prepa
41、ration is necessary， 6 ， I havent bought things on the Internet for a whole week .” 7 (hear )her words ,I was really speechless . In most cases , the things she bought arent good value for money . Maybe she just enjoys the process of buying online . As 8 as I know , people are easily attracted by th
42、e discount , so 9 to keep a good state of mind in front of temptation (诱惑) is 10 important lesson many people need to learn .四短文改错（共计 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
43、改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。One day, while my friend and I was traveling through Germany, we were not very hungry but we only had a little money. We decided stop at the village market to buy something to eat. We choose the cheapest biscuits and ate it under a tree. We thought the biscuits we
44、re great. “Lets got some more,” I said, “Theyre cheap and they really taste well.” My friend could read some German, but I couldnt, but I gave her the biscuit bag to find the name. She looked it and started to laugh, “How are you laughing?” I asked. “Because theyre dog biscuits!” she said.五.书面表达（满分 25 分）某中学近期组织了一次社会实践活动。假设你是该校英语报小记者，请写一篇短文，报道此次活动。内容包括：91. 时间与地点：7 月 10 日，兰陵农场；2. 活动内容：学习种菜和除草、听科学种田的报告、与专家交流等；3. 简短评论。注意：1. 词数 100 左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 参考词汇：除草 do the weeding 科学种田的报告 a talk on modern scientific farmingTo encourage the students to take part in social activities, _
