2017-2018学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题
高一英语下学期期中试题(5)
阜蒙县第二高中2017~2018学年度第二学期高一期中考试英语试卷时间：100分钟分数：120分第一部分：阅读理解（共两节；第一节：共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）AOn the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, “You're nervous and that's okay. Everyone is afraid of high school.” I denied it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends.On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle(迷宫) that I couldn't figure out. Was this how the whole year was going to be?I didn't think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and they were probably right.Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.Since then, I've been elected vice monitor of my class, which wasn't much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions.It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you participate in some outofclass activities because you'll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isn't straight A's.Most important of all, be who you are, whether you're a “fool”， an athlete, or a lower grader. Don't try to pretend to be someone you're not. Now you know the true secrets of high school.1. The main reason for the author's fear on his first day is that ________.A．he was not familiar with the new surroundingsB．his schoolmates were unfriendly to himC．he was unable to work out the puzzleD．his schoolbag was too heavy for him to carry2. From the author's first day experience we can infer that ________.A．he didn't know the right way to classB．he got to school before classes beganC．he was fond of the school immediately.D．his home was far from the school3. After his first week at school, the author ________.A．was still not accustomed to the scheduleB．gradually adjusted himself to the new schoolC．found high school not so challenging as he had imaginedD．ran for monitor of his class against three other students4. According to the passage, the secret of the author's success lies mainly in________.A．making more friends B．getting more A's at schoolC．being who he really is D．joining in out of class activitiesBEvery day we go to school and listen to teachers, and the teacher will ask us some questions. Sometimes, the classmates will ask your opinions of the work of the class. When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics, remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying. You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friends --- you are in a situation where a large group of people will remain silent, waiting to hear what you have to say. You must speak so that they can hear you loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.Remember, too, that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you. The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease in ordinary conversation but the situation is somewhat different from that of an ordinary conversation. You must take special care that you can be heard.5. When you speak to the class, you should speak __________.A．as loudly as possible B．loudly C．in a lowvoice D．forcefully6. The situation in the class is _________ that in your house.A．not very different from B．not the same asC．the same as D．sometimes the same as7. The main idea of this passage is __________.A．that we should talk in different ways in different situationsB．that we must speak loudlyC．that we must keep silent at any time D．that we must talk with the classCLong bus rides are like television shows. They have a beginning, a middle, and an end with commercials thrown in every three or four minutes. The commercials are unavoidable. They happen whether you want them or not. Every couple of minutes a billboard glides by outside the bus window. "Buy Super Clean Toothpaste.”Drink Good Wet Root Beer.”Fill up with Pacific Gas.”Only if you sleep, which is equal to turning the television set off, are you spared the unending cry of "You Need It! Buy It Now!"The beginning of the ride is comfortable and somewhat exciting, even if you’ve traveled that way before. Usually some things have changed new houses, new buildings, sometimes even a new road. The bus driver has a style of driving and it’s fun to try to figure it out the first hour or so. If the driver is particularly reckless （鲁莽的） or daring, the ride can be as thrilling （惊心动魄的） as a suspense story. Will the driver pass the truck in time? Will the driver move into the right or the left hand lane? After a while, of course, the excitement dies down. Sleeping for a while helps pass the middle hours of the ride. Food always makes bus rides more interesting. But you’ve got to be careful of what kind of food you eat. Too much salty food can make you very thirsty between stops.The end of the ride is somewhat like the beginning. You know it will soon be over and there’s a kind of expectation and excitement in that. The seat of course, has become harder as the hours have passed. By now you’ve sat with your legs crossed, with your hands in your lap,with your hands on the armrests even with your hands crossed behind your head. The end comes just at no more ways to sit.8. According to the passage, what do the passengers usually see when they are on a long bus trip?A. Advertisements on the billboards.B. Films on television.C. Buses on the road.D. Gas stations.9. What is the purpose of this passage?A. To give the writer’s opinion about long bus trips.B. To persuade you to take a long bus trip.C. To explain how bus trips and television shows differ.D. To describe the billboards along the road.10. The writer of this passage would probably favor .A. bus drivers who aren’t recklessB. driving aloneC. a television set on the busD. no billboards along the road11. The writer feels long bus rides are like TV shows because .A. the commercials both on TV shows and on billboards along the road are funB. they both have a beginning, a middle, and an end, with commercials in betweenC. the drivers are always reckless on TV shows just as they are on busesD. both traveling and watching TV are not exciting.12. The writer thinks that the end of the ride is somewhat like the beginning because both are.A. comfortableB. excitingC. tiringD. boringDTokyo is one of those places that you can love and hate at the same time.In Tokyo there are always too many people in the places where I want to go. Of course there are too many cars. The Japanese drive very fast, but in Tokyo they often spend a long time in traffic jams. Tokyo is not different from London, Paris and New York in that, it is different when one wants to walk.At certain times of the day there are a lot of people on foot in London's Oxford Street. But the streets near the Ginze in Tokyo always have a lot of people on foot, and sometimes it is really difficult to walk. People are very polite; there are just too many of them. The worst time to be in the street is at 11:30 at night. That is when the night-clubs are closing and every-body wants to go home. There are 35,000 night-clubs in Tokyo, and you do not often see one that is empty(空的).During the day, most people travel to and from work by train. Tokyo people buy six million train tickets every day. At most stations, trains arrive every two or three minutes, but at certain hours there do not seem to be enough trains. Although they are usually crowded, Japanese trains are very good. They always leave and arrive on time.In Tokyo, I stood outside the station for five minutes. Three fire-engines raced past on the way to one of the many fires that Tokyo has every day. Tokyo has so many surprises that none of them can really surprise me now.13. Tokyo is different from London in that ______.A. it has a larger populationB. there are more traffic jamsC. night clubs are sometimes emptyD. it is more difficult to go somewhere on foot14. Fires break out___________ in Tokyo according to the writer.A. not very oftenB. only several times a dayC. quite oftenD. very seldom15. Japanese trains ______A. often leave and arrive on timeB. are often crowdedC. are the main means people use to travel to and from workD. all of the above第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Everyone wants to achieve happiness and smile．16 How can you find real happiness and smile? By getting rich? In case you are scratching your head，looking for some reasons or ideas to be happy, here are a few．Throw an impromptu(即兴的) party. 17 An impromptu one increases the joy to a new level. And of course making other people happy is bound to have the same effect on you.Treat yourself. Sometimes all it takes to make one happy is a little ind ulgence(放纵). So, go ahead and grab a cup of coffee and sit inside a blanket with a good book! You will be surprised at how happy it makes you．18 Happiness can be transformed! When we feel happy and excited, it can lift the spirits of others. Your simple gesture can transform a person’s day and get him or her prepared to take on any challenge.Have a conversation with a parent. If you are like most kids, you possibly spend more time texting or surfing the Internet than talking to your family. 19 You will be surprised at the feeling of joy that it brings to you.Finally, don’t forget to be happy every day! While International Day of Happiness may come about only once a year, happiness is around you all day and night. 20A. You just have to seek it out and grab it．B. But life is hard，so it is very difficult to find real happiness and smile．C. Most of your family members show no interest in texting or the Internet．D. Set aside your mobile phone for a few minutes and have a chat with a family member.E. Be friendly to others and smile at a stranger．F. Nothing makes people happier than being invited to a party.G. You should try to celebrate the Day of Happiness every day and everywhere．第二部分英语知识运用第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）“Mum, can I invite my classmate Brett over to stay tomorrow night, please? It’s Friday, and we don’t have any _21__. Can I, please?” Mum was sitting at the kitchen table. Dad was _22__next to her, resting his head on his arms. Mum could _23__that James wanted so badly to have his friend over.“I’m so sorry, James,” she said.“I’m never allowed to have friends come to the house? Why, Mum?” James asked sadly, almost in _24__.“I know it’s _25__ for you,”Mum said softly. “But I’m just worried other people might think we’re a little… strange. And then they would make fun of you.”“No, they wouldn’t, Mum,” James protested. “We’re not _26__ at all. We’re just ordinary people.”Mum sighed heavily. “To tell you the truth, James, my neck has been so painful that it’s given me a heavy _27__. And your poor father –he doesn’t feel _28__. He really needs a rest.”“I can help, Mum!” James said. “__29_ I can make you and Dad feel better, can Brett come over? Please?”“Well…”Mum began.“Great! Thanks Mum!” James almost shouted. “Just sit there, don’t move.” He rushed over to the kitchen drawer and _30__ what he needed –two spanners(螺丝扳手). “Hang on, Mum,”he said. “This won’t take a second.” After some __31_, James was finished. With a smile of _32__ on his face he said, “There! How does that feel?”“Oh, James,”Mum said. “That’s a much better! How did you do it?”“Easy,”James said _33__.”Dad had tightened your neck bolts (螺栓) too much! I just_34__ them slightly! I learned that in robotic science at school.”“What about you father? Can you _35__ him?” asked Mum.“I’ll try,” James 36 . He lifted up Dad’s hair at the back of his neck. and plugged （插）the electric wire into Dad’s head. Then he turned the _37__on. Dad opened his eyes and __38_ immediately. “He just let his battery（电池）run too low, that’s all,” James said, “Shall I tell Brett to come 39 straight after school tomorrow?”“I guess so,” replied Mum. “Your friends will just have to _40__ that we are a very unusual family. Thanks, son!”21. A．homework B．message C．chance D．difficulty22. A．asleep B．reading C．alone D．standing23 . A．explain B．see C．agree D．doubt24 . A．terror B．tears C．surprise D．silence25 . A．fair B．easy C．hard D．good26 . A．normal B．strang C．popular D．anxious27 . A．loss B．headache C．task D．day28 . A．ill B．funny C．sorry D．well29 . A．As B．If C．Since D．Before30 . A．kept B．controlled C．found D．returned31 . A．requests B．repairs C．thoughts D．instructions32 . A．sympathy B．satisfaction C．bitterness D．politeness33 . A．embarrassedly B．proudly C．impatiently D．gratefully34 . A．covered B．collected C．produced D．adjusted35 . A．greet B．accompany C．help D．ask36 . A．told B．say C．replied D．amazed37 . A．television B．power C．light D．gas38 . A．sat up B．lay down C．broke down D．grew up39 . A．down B．in C．away D．over40. A．accept B．expect C．suspect D．prove第二节：语篇填空（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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省淮安市第一山中学2017-2018高一下学期期中考试英语试题
江苏省淮安市第一山中学2017-2018高一下学期期中考试英语试题第一部分：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个小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How much is the green one?A. 15.B. 20.C. 30.2. Why does the woman read a magazine?A. She likes it.B. She has nothing else to do.C. She wants to improve（提高）her English.3. Who runs the fastest?A. Jackie.B. Mike.C. Henry.4. Where is the man?A. At home.B. In the library.C. In the bookshop.5. How far is it from the third stop to the hospital?A. About five minutes’ ride.B. About five minutes’ walk.C. About ten minutes’ walk.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，从每题所给的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至7题。
6. How old is the girl?A. Twenty years old.B. Twenty six years old.C. Sixteen years old.7. What does the girl enjoy most?A. Listening.B. Writing.C. Speaking.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
【小初高学习】高一英语下学期期中试题
吉林省长春外国语学校2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期中试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共4页。
考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
注意事项：1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2．选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3．请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4．作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第Ⅰ卷I. 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5分，满分7.5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。
1.Where is the man’s en velope now?A.In his own room.B. At the front desk.C. At the post office.2.What are the speakers talking about?A.Birthday dinner.B. Local Internet sites.C. Choosing a restaurant.3.How can people avoid being misled?A.By reading the ads again and again.B.By writing everything in big letters.C.By making no mistakes in ads.4.What does the man think of Diana?A.Warm and serious.B. Warm and friendly.C. Friendly and serious.5.What will the weather probably be like tomorrow night?A.Fine.B. Snowy.C. Rainy第二节：（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。
新疆兵团第二师华山中学2017-2018学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题
20172018学年第二学期高一年级第一次月考英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟，满分：150分）命题教师：韩紫轩第I卷（选择题共90分）第一部分：听力部分：（共20小题；每小题1分，共20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）1. What does the woman want to do?A. Rent a car.B. Get a license.C. Change a card.2. Whom does the woman suggest the man speak to?A. Mr. Brown.B. Mr. Smith.C. Mrs. Brown.3. What’s wrong with the woman?A. She locked herself in the apartment.B. She forgot to change the lock.C. She couldn’t find her keys.4. When was James’ plane supposed to arrive?A. At 1:50.B. At 2:10.C. At 2:45.5. What does the woman say about the meeting?A. It will begin as scheduled. .B. It is brought forward.C. It has been canceled.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. What is the woman weak in?A. Reading in French.B. Writing in Spanish.C. Speaking in Spanish.7. Why does the woman talk to the man?A. To apply for a job.B. To discuss her studies.C. To choose a language course.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. What does the woman want to find out?A. The way to get to the airport.B. The work hours of the bus pany.C. The timetable of the bus to the airport.9. What is the correct telephone number?A. 3506864700.B. 3506884700.C. 3508864700.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
上海中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
上海中学2023学年第二学期期中考试英语试题高一______班学号______ 姓名______ 成绩______Ⅰ．Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1．A．15 dollars. B．20 dollars. C．25 dollars. D．45 dollars.2．A．To the gallery. B．To the dentist’s.C．To her flat. D．To the garage.3．A．She was fired by the company. B．She broke the law.C．She is on leave right now. D．She is replacing the company’s website.4．A．Patient and doctor. B．Resident and government official.C．Customer and insurance agent. D．Boss and secretary.5．A．He was sitting opposite Mr. Johnson. B．He is planning a farewell party for Mr. Johnson.C．All the tasks that Mr. Johnson did failed. D．He is glad Mr. Johnson left the company.6．A．She prefers dogs to cats.B．She had a close relationship with the man’s daughter.C．She used to sorrow over her dog’s death.D．She is always in low spirits.7．A．The woman should get the chips herself. B．The woman shouldn’t eat chips.C．The woman used to have several heart attacks. D．The woman warned the man against heart attacks. 8．A．They plan to have the meeting in another place.B．The availability of the meeting room will be discussed.C．They have already had the meeting.D They will have the meeting sometime later.9．A．The car’s demand greatly exceeds supply.B．The woman has listed the car’s advantages.C．The woman received a car a month ago. D．The woman didn’t like the car.10．A．She won’t do the presentation.B．She needs to collect a lot of data for the presentation.C．She is still at an early stage of preparation for the presentation.D．The topic is most important for the presentation.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked some questions on the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but thequestions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you’ve heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11．A．The type of food you freeze. B．The way you warm up the frozen food.C．Whether the freezer bags are sealed. D．What temperature you set your freezer to. 12．A．Because they can be easily stocked.B．Because they fit well in the fridge.C．Because they come in different sizes and shapes. D．Because they help to keep the dry food dry 13．A．Prevent people from eating too much food.B．Stop people from removing food that hasn’t gone bad.C．Make people become cautious about eating unhealthy food.D．Make people become ambitious in making use of leftover food.Questions 14 through 17 are based on the following passage.14．A．Postpone retirement age. B．Involve more women in work.C．Hire more foreign workers. D．Attract workers with high salaries.15．A．Relieve pressure on human nursing care.B．Take care of children and the elderly.C．Finally replace humans in workforce. D．Give humans more time to r creative work. 16．A．Robots can’t do certain work. B．Some people don’t accept robots.C．The expenses for robots are still high. D．The functions of robots need improving.17．A．Japan struggles to fight workforce shortage.B．Japanese attitudes towards robots change a lot.C．Robots have played a major role in Japan’s industry.D．Robots can help in Japanese workforce shortage.Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following conversation.18．A．The cruise liner will provide all sorts of food and entertainment.B．Only half of the cabins will be filled up.C．The prices of unsold tickets will be reduced.D．Everyone will be able to afford the ticket.19．A．Book tickets as soon as they are available. B．Closely watch the changes of ticket prices C．Compare deals from different sources. D．Keep in contact with a travel age n you can trust. 20．A．Because cruise tours are only suitable for people who have much free time.B．Because he can work part-time to earn money to pay for the tour.C．Because doing price research and comparing takes time.D．Because he can sail shortly after buying the cheap ticket.Ⅱ．Grammar and VocabularySection A Multiple Choice21．No man is useless in this world ______ lightens the burden of someone else.A．which B．that C．who D．as22．______ be considered for the role of team leader in our upcoming project?A．Who do you suggest that should B．Who do you suggestC．Whom do you suggest should D．Do you suggest who should23．I’m now applying to graduate school, ______ means someday I’ll return to a profession ______people need to be nice to me in order to get what they want.A．which, as B．which, which C．which, where D．as, in which24．The reason ______ she gave for her resignation was ______ she wanted to pursue her passion for travel and exploration.A．that, that B．why, that C．why, because D．/, because25．It might be years ______ we ______ the creation of artificial intelligence systems capable of true human-like cognition.A．since, made possible B．before, make possibleC．since, made possible that D．before, make it possible26．The budget for the project ended up being twice ______, causing unexpected financial strain on the company. A．how it intended to B．that it had intended toC．as it intended to D．what it was intended to27．It was ______ she took her first step onto foreign soil ______ signaled the beginning of a journey filled with unknown adventures and unforgettable experiences.A．the moment, that B．the moment, whenC．the moment when, that D．the moment when, which28．The complexities of the English language are ______ even native speakers cannot always communicate effectively, ______ almost every American learns on his first day in Britain.A．so that, as B．such that, as C．so that, with D．such that, in that29．His confidence and strong will clearly show that he is no longer ______ he used to be the first time ______ he undertook such a demanding task.A．who, when B．who, / C．what, / D．what, that30．It was not so much her talent ______ her perseverance and determination ______ motivated her to the top of her field.A but. that B．as, that C．nor, which D．like, which31．______ the children tracked mud all over them again.A．No sooner did he sweep the floors clean than B．Hardly had he sweep the floors clean whenC．Barely he had swept the floors clean than D．Scarcely had he swept the floors clean when32．Although the suspect insisted ______ alone during the time of the crime, the court still demanded ______ evidence to support his alibi.A．being at home, he should provide B．he be at home, he providedC．he was at home, be provide D．he was at home, he providing33．Visitors are permitted to take photographs for personal use only, ______ stated otherwise by the museum staff. A．though B．if C．as D．unless34．The recipe book features helpful ______, making it easier for learners to visualize the cooking process.A．explanation B．demonstrations C．illustrations D．presentations35．The heroic idea that ______ qualities such as excellence, generosity courage, loyalty and dignity is highly valued and modeled.A．embraces B．identifies C．examines D．criticizes36．______ by the work pressure, he has been experiencing serious physical symptoms of stress and had to turn to a therapist for help.A．Overwhelmed B．Disappointed C．Frustrated D．Shocked37．After witnessing her tireless dedication to practice every day, the parents were ______ her enthusiasm for playing the piano.A．concerned with B．committed to C．informed of D convinced of38．When we ______ the data further, we can identify specific trends and patterns that may not be evident at first glance.A．break up B．break out C．break through D．break down39．The temptation for a declining church to ______ old privileges is strong.A．hang on to B．settle for C．pass up D．sign for40．After signing the contract, every employee is ______ fulfill their duties and conform to the rules made by the company.A．reluctant to B．obliged to C．motivated to D．honored to41．Due to the long-term environmental and financial benefits, renewable energy technologies are ______ A．worthwhile to develop B．worth being developedC．worthy to be developed D．worthy of developingSection B VocabularyDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Stressed out? Get chewing: can a wellness rebrand make Americans buy gum again?When was the last time you saw someone chewing gum? 1998, maybe? 2007? Chances are, it probably wasn’t recently. Like high heels and affordable housing, chewing gum appears to be going 42Gum’s popularity has been fading globally thanks to increased competition from products like breath mints and mobile phones distracting us from impulse purchases while shopping. The pandemic, moreover, 43 ·accelerated gum’s decline.Even after people 44 from lockdown, sales didn’t recover. Gum sales worldwide in 2023 were 10% below 2018 figures. In the US, the drop has been particularly pronounced: last year 1.2 billion units of gum were sold in the US, 32% fewer than in 2018.However, chewing gum, in various forms, is one of the oldest habits there is. Stone age teenagers were chewing birch bar k tar possibly for pleasure, medicinal purposes, or to use it as a glue. Gum has also been loaded with culturalmeaning and the subject of various 45 panics. Some people believe it is a marker of the bad kids or a habit of the lower class.Despite a certain amount of social stigma（污名）attached to gum, it has - until relatively recently -been a wildly successful product. That’s thanks to William Wrigley Jr, who was a marketing and advertising genius. Wrigley always 46 to find a way to make gum relevant and insert it into consumer culture. For example, Wrigley advertised the idea that chewing gum was a health aid that would help digestion and would relieve stress.This year the Wrigley brand’s owner —Mars—came out with an ad campaign it hopes will revive gum’s 47 by positioning it as an almost instant stress reliever. Linking gum with wellness worked in the 1910s, but is it going to work now? Alex Hayes at the food consultancy is 48 optimistic. “The global well ness market is estimated to be worth more than $1.5 trillion, so it’s no surprise that Mars wants a piece of the pie,” Hayes says. “We’ve seen the success of categories such as tea promoting their products via functional 49 and messaging-teas for good sleep, mental clarity, stress relief, etc. So it comes as no surprise that Mars is risking the same 50 .” But he also notes, customers are increasingly worried about processed foods and are eager to move away from artificial 51 . There’s still ongoing discussion on just how effective repositioning chewable plastic as a health supplement is going to be. Ⅲ．Reading ComprehensionSection A ClozeDirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.It’s safe to say Jeremy Scott is having a lucky year. In March while working as a chauffeur, he told his boss about his plans to set up a driving business. By the end of the journey, Scott’s boss had offered to 52 his idea-a starting capital along with the gift of a £110,000 limousine（豪车）to kick start the business.Of course, there’s an element of luck to everyone’s career. Whether you’re a chief executive or an artist — your 53 won’t be based on hard work alone. For example, the place you were born 54 your education. It determines whether you learn to read, write or complete qualifications, which 55 limits your career choices.Many people believe success is down to talent and hard work, but “this is because most people underestimate the role of 56 ”, says psychologist Dr Elizabeth Nutt Williams. “We do a lot of work to prepare for ourcareers-education, training, taking advantage of mentoring-all of which tend to be in our control.” People don’t like to acknowledge the role of luck in their work, as it 57 this feeling of being in control, adds Williams.Everyone remembers working hard, so people are more likely to overestimate how much of their success is down to diligence than something much more 58 like luck.The reality of success （at least in terms of 59 ）is less clear cut. In the UK, studies show where you are born is likely to determine how much you earn.2017 research found that there is a “class pay gap’’, where professional employers from 60 backgrounds are paid almost £7,000 less a year — despite having the same role, education and experience as colleagues from more privileged families. 61 , black graduates earn up to 23% less per hour than white university leavers, whereas woman in the UK earn 14% less on average than men.Socio-economic status also plays a big role in the 62 you enter. A recent study by the Debrett’s Foundation found seven in every 10 young people aged 16-25 use 63 to get their first job. While research has shown that less able, richer children are 35% more likely to become high earners than their brighter. poorer peers.The truth is: chance and coincidences 64 our careers more than we like to think. Realizing that parts of your career are out of your control sounds 65 , but being grateful for the role of luck in your career can actually make you more fortunate.This is because when you acknowledge the role of luck in your work, you become prepared to take advantage of more fortunate moments. “Chance events occur·but it is all about the individual’s 66 to see those events as possibilities and their willingness to take a risk,” says Williams.52．A．challenge B．adopt C．finance D．reject53．A．performances B．accomplishments C．assessments D．outcomes54．A．accounts for B．applies to C．makes up for D．depends on55．A．in reward B．after all C．in turn D．by nature56．A．chance B．accident C．education D．diligence57．A．emphasizes B．overlooks C．maintains D．weakens58．A．manageable B．vital C．slippery D．minor59．A．reputation B．income C．education D．occupation60．A．wealthier B．poorer C．unique D．diverse61．A．Nevertheless B．Contrarily C．Consequently D．Similarly62．A．profession B．circle C．community D．university63．A．certificates B．online platforms C．career fairs D．family connections64．A．contribute to B．result from C．add to D．hold back65．A．inspiring B．encouraging C．appealing D．discouraging66．A．reluctance B．eagerness C．readiness D．resolutionSection B Passages（A）When you think about coffee alternatives, garlic is probably one of the last things that comes to mind, but that is exactly the ingredient that one Japanese inventor used to create a drink that looks and tastes like coffee.74-year-old Yokitomo Shimotai, a coffee shop owner in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, claims that his unique “garlic coffee” is the result of a cooking blunder he made over 30 years ago, when he burned a steak and garlic while waiting tables at the same time. Intrigued by the burnt garlic’s smell, he mashed it up with a spoon and mixed it with hot water. The resulting drink looked and tasted a lot like coffee. Making a mental note of his discovery, Yokimoto carried on with his job and only started researching garlic coffee again after he retired.Committed to turning his weird drink into a commercial product, Yokitomo Shimotai spent years optimizing the formula, and about five years ago, he finally achieved a result he was satisfied with. To make his dissolvable garlic grounds, he roasts the cloves（蒜瓣）in an electric oven, and after they’ve cooled off, smashes them into fine particles and pac ks them in dripbags.“My drink is probably the world’s first of its kind,” the garlic coffee inventor told Kyodo News. “It contains no caffeine so it’s good for those who would like to drink coffee at night or pregnant women.”“The bitterness of burned garl ic apparently helps create the coffee-like flavor,” Shimotai adds. He claims that, although his garlic coffee does give off an aroma of roasted garlic, it doesn’t cause bad breath, because the garlic isthoroughly cooked. And if you can get past the smell, the drink apparently does taste a lot like actual coffee. If decaf isn’t good enough for you, and you’re in the mood for something new, you can try Yokitomo Shimotai’s garlic coffee at his shop, in the city of Ninohc, lwate Prefecture, or buy your own dripbags for just 324 yen（$2.8）. 67．Which word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “blunder” in the second paragraph?A mistake B．show C．mixture D．brand68．Who is NOT suitable to drink garlic coffee?A．A student having trouble with sleep B．A woman bearing a baby.C．A cleaner working on a day shift. D．A young lady sick of garlic.69．Which of the following is NOT characteristic of garlic coffee?A．It is caffeine-free. B．Garlic powder dissolves in waterC．The burnt garlic create s bitterness. D．It is an improvement on a garlic dish.70．Which of the following can be used to describe Yokitomo Shimotai?A．Venturous and greedy B．Innovative and perseverantC．Hardworking and cautious D．Observant and helpful（B）71．By “how they stacked up” in paragraph 1, the author probably means “how they ______.”A．make sense to manufacturers B．get stuck in storesC are compared with each other D．are piled up together72．Which of the following devices favourably reacts to users?A．Dreampad pillow B．Eight sleep trackerC．Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution D．Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System73．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A．The Eight keeps the entire bed at the same temperature.B．The Nightinga, is an economical but perfect device.C．Soft music is applied to all these four devices.D．One in three people suffer from sleep problem.（C）One way to divide up the world is between people who like to explore new possibilities and those who stick to the tried and true. In fact, the tension between betting on a sure thing and taking a chance that something unexpected and wonderful might happen troubles human and nonhuman animals alike.Take songbirds, for example. The half-dozen finches（雀）resting at my desk feeder all summer know exactly what they’ll find there: black sunflower seed, and lots of it. Meanwhile, the warblers（莺）exploring the woods nearby don’t depend on this predictable food source in fine weather. As food hunters, they enjoy less exposure to predators and, as a bonus, the chance to meet the perfect mate flying from tree to tree.This “explore-exploit” trade-off（权衡）has prompted scores of lab studies, computer simulations and algorithms （算法）, trying to determine which strategy brings in the greatest reward. Now a new study of human behavior in the real world, published last month in the journal Nature Communications, shows that in good times, there isn’t much of a difference between pursuing novelty and sticking to the status quo（原状）. When the going gets tough. however, explorers are the winners.The new study, led by Shay O’Farrell and James Sanchirico, both of the Univ ersity of California, Davis, along with Orr Spiegel of Tel Aviv University, examined the routes and results of nearly 2,500 commercial fishing trips in the Gulf of Mexico over a period of 2.5 years. The study focused on “bottom longline” fishing, a system where hundreds of lines are attached to a horizontal bar that is then lowered to reach the sea bed. Dr. O’Farrell explained the procedure this way: Go to a location and put the line down. Stay for a few hours. The lines are a mile long and have a buoy （浮标）at either end. When they pull that up, they assess the catch, and then decide if they will stay or move on to a different spot.Over two years of collecting data under various climate conditions, the researchers discovered that the fishermen were fairly c onsistent. “The exploiters would go to a smaller set of locations over and over, and go with what theyknow,” Dr. O’Farrell said. The explorers would constantly try a wider range; they’d sample new places.In the long run, there wasn’t a huge difference in payoffs between the two groups, perhaps due to the sharing information between fishing crews, said Dr. O’Farrell. But in challenging times, the study’s message was clear: “You can try new things in the face of uncertainty.”74．The author takes the songbird as an example to indicate that ______.A．like birds, humans tend to be satisfied with the predictableB．some birds are used to looking for food instead of being fedC．there exist the conservative and the adventurous like humansD．birds choose different ways to look for food in different weather75．According to the third paragraph, people who mastered “explore-exploit” trade-off ______.A．will choose either to pursue novelty or keep the status quoB．are ready to risk in time of difficultyC．will be tough in good times and bad timesD．will grow to be experts in lab studies76．Which can be inferred from the new study led by Shay O’Farrell and James Sanchirico?A．The two groups react to the unexpected differently.B．The “explore-exploit” trade-off helps scientific research a lot.C．The exploiters are used to fishing based solely on their experience.D．The explorers tend to achieve more than the exploiters in the long run.77．Which of the following can be the best title for passage?A．How the Exploiter differs from the Explorer B．How to Become a Productive FishermanC．What is “Explore-Exploit” Trade-off D．When to take risks mattersSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.The Maya loved cacao so much that they used the beans as currency. They also believed it is good for you—which many people still say today about cacao’s most famous byproduct, chocolate. 78 . While some have suggested that less than an ounce of dark chocolate might improve heart health, much of the research doesn’t involve eating actual chocolate but rather its components — flavanol, especially.79 . In a clinical trial of 21,000 adults, they found that the half of the group that took500mg of. cocoaflavanol supplements daily had a significantly lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease than those who had taken a placebo（安慰剂）.Flavanols may also boost insulin sensitivity, according to some studies, which might be helpful in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes（糖尿病）. 80 . Those at risk of diabetes might be wise to choose a cacao-inspired supplement instead of eating chocolate—and the sugar it contains. Other research suggests that the flavanols found in cacao （also present in fruits, vegetables, and tea）could slow cognitive decline during aging, or even boost brain performance by improving blood flow to the cerebral cortex.What these findings mean for chocolate is limited, however. Participants would have had to eat multiple fat and sugar filled chocolate bars a day to source 500mg of flavanols. 81 . So understanding why certain types of chocolate are healthier than the rest is the focus of further research.Ⅳ．Fill in the BlanksHow sneaker culture took over the worldSneakers have come a long way from when they were first invented in 1860s England for the upper-class playing croquet（槌球）and tennis.Long worn for function 82 82 fashion, today sneakers have become an entire culture—both a form of self-expression and a high art found in museum exhibits and designer auction houses.83 transformed sneaker culture into a true phenomenon was the 1985 release of Nike’s Air Jordan 1s. In 1984, Michael Jordan was a talented rookie who had yet to play in a professional game. 84 that, Nike saw Jordan as the future of their brand, signing him to a five-year, $2.5 million endorsement（代言）deal. 85 Jordan matured into one of the greatest basketball players of all time, the sneaker’s popularity skyrocketed.Meanwhile, another cultural shift 86 （take）place with casual Fridays introduced in white-collar businesses. It was when men were allowed to put aside their suits and wear something one day a week that showed people who they really were.As sneakers became increasingly desired, footwear companies turned to 87 （generate）even more publicity by collaborating with celebrities and luxury brands, as well as releasing small batches of limited-edition shoes with eye-pop ping designs.Celebrities also started their collaborations with sneaker brands, which helped target a whole new demographic of people to experience sneaker culture. It was a blending of high and low fashion, 88 the shoe industry has never really seen before. A pair that Jordan wore in his legendary final NBA season 89 （sell ）even for $2.2 mllion, making them the most expensive sneakers ever to appear at auction.By the mid-2010s, speakers 90 （become）solid gold status symbols. Wearing rare and cool sneakers became an expression of one’s social status. But not until recently, sneakers are finally getting their due as part of our cultural heritage—and particularly how Black culture has shaped that heritage. It took decades for the sneaker industry to recognize that 91 these Black athletes or artists that championed their products there would be no sneaker culture.Ⅴ．Translations92．结果看来这项传统的确值得传承给我们的后代。
江苏省苏州市第五中学2017-2018学年高一下学期期中调研考试英语试题
江苏省苏州市第五中学2017-2018学年高一下学期期中调研考试英语试题第一部分听力：（共两节，20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）第一节听下面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。
1.What will the woman do after the conversation?A.Go to a supermarket.B.Go home with the man.C.Continue working.2.Where do the speakers most probably live?A.In the country.B. In the town.C. In the city.3.What’s the man’s plan for the weekend?A.To join the woman for an outing.B.To relax the whole weekend.C.To work on his school paper.4.What do we know about the man?A.He has a locker at school.B.He dislikes school life.C.He doesn’t study hard.5.What do we know about the business hours?A.8:30 am to 4:00 pm on workdays.B.8:30 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday.C.9:00 am to 3:30 pm on Sunday.第二节听下面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。
甘肃省兰州市第一中学2018-2019学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题-
兰州一中2018-2019-2 学期期中考试一试题高一英语说明：本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。
满分 120 分，考试时间 100 分钟。
答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。
第一部分：阅读理解（共两节第一节（共 10 小题，每题阅读以下短文，从每题所给的, 满分 30 分）2 分，满分20 分）A、B、 C、 D四个选项中，选出最正确选项。
AAsking for help is a sign of strength rather than weakness. In American culture,the independent individual is seen as their ideal. As the University of Missouri atSt. Louis states on its website under the heading Key American Va lues, “Americans have been trained since very early in their lives to consider themselves as separate individuals who are responsible for their own situations in life and their own destinies. ” The value also makes them think they can do everything themselves, andmakes them feel badly about asking for help when they need it.And when it comes to work situations, when they think about asking for help there,sometimes they fear that a request for help would make them look inept. While thishas always been true for men, many women in the workplace have felt the need to trytwice as hard as their male colleagues and do twice as much to get just as far andto prove their worth. Sometimes when we think about asking for help, our inner voices tell us, “ See, if you admit you can ’ t do this on your own, they ’ ll see you for the imposter( 骗子 ) you really are. ”But the fact is, even though individualism is on the rise, we can ’t do everythingby ourselves and we shouldn ’ t try.Apple founder Steve Jobs once told the Santa Clara Valley Historical Associationabout the power of asking for help, and how he “ never found anybody who didn ’ t want to help me when I asked them for help ” . He said, at the age of 12, he called BillHewlett, co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, on the phone after getting his number fromthe phone book and asking him for spare parts so he could build a frequency counter(计频器 ). And Hewlett agreed and offered young Jobs a summer job assembling frequencycounters.“ If you’ re afraid of failing, you won ’ t get very far, ”Jobs said.1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.What key American values are.B.Why Americans refuse to ask for help.C.Asking for help is a sign of strength.D.Americans are responsible for their life.2. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “ inept ” in Paragraph 2?A. impoliteB. identicalC. incompetentD. inappropriate3. What can be learned from this US cultural phenomenon?A. Americans suffer a lot from mutual distrust.B. Americans see weakness as a sign of strength.C. Americans should learn to build up confidence.D. Americans lay emphasis on individual values.4. What can we learn from Jobs ’ words in the last paragraph?A.Don’ t hesitate to ask for assistance.B.Be brave to try whatever you want.C.Failure is the mother of success.D.Learn to cooperate with others.BThroughout my educational years, despite the kind teachers I had met, I never feltinterest in writing until I met her, Mrs Kelley. At first, I believed that writingwould still be my worst class. Gradually, my fondness increased. She taught the lesson in such a lively way and her word choice impressed me. But that was not what madeher my favorite. Unlike other teachers, after instructions, she gave an enormousamount of freedom in what we wrote, allowing us to create our own stories using ourimagination. And that mattered most.There was one really revolutionary event: the historical fiction unit. We were toinvent out own stories using the period we were given. World War II was mine. At that point, I was just looking for a good grade. Rather than creating a mundane ( 平庸的 ) story, I wanted to make a story that I felt was meaningful. As I progressed, Iwas pulled further and further into the reality that I had made. Grammar no longerexisted, as my hands gained acceleration. When I typed the final word, my handstrembled with excitement. Briefly, I read it over and then submitted the draft.In the midst of anxiousness, Mrs Kelley responded. She pointed out some mistakesand gave some suggestions. Sadly, there were no comments of recognition. I fixed theerrors and moved on. But when waiting for the final grade, i erased all the unrealistic thoughts that wandered in my mind.In the next class, surprisingly,after handing back my paper, Mrs Kelley mentioned that my story was very good. I looked at her in confusion. Soon excitement stirredinside me. I found a “ +5”attached to the score. She had given an extra point inOn that day, I felt “ Plot ” ,adding an “ Excellent! ” No other teacher had done this. what itmeans to be a writer. Mrs Kelley introduced me to the beauty of literature andmade writing so enjoyable.5.What made Mrs Kelley so special according to the author?A.He patience and kindness.B.Her confidence in students.C.Her creative teaching style.D.Her professional knowledge.6.How did the author feel when Mrs Kelley responded at first?A.Excited.B. Worried.C. Surprised.D. Disappointed.7. What was the biggest benefit the author got from Mrs Kelley’ s class?A.Recognizing his talent.B.Finding the joy of writing.C.Determine his lifetime career.D.Acquiring practical writing skills.CThe idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probablyseems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play plays an important part in keeping you healthy.Treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughteris infectious.Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling? When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closerto each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughterand a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience somethingby smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. Weare often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing.However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to makeplay be part of their life as it’ s for children. Physical play is important for theold and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the earlystages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly playsa part in preventing cognitive (认知的) falling.8. What can laughter increase according to the author?A.Cognitive abilityB. Good relationshipsC. A sense of humorD. Happiness andtrust9. What does the author think the old should do?A.They should have a good rest.B.They should play like children.C.They should prevent cognitive falling.D.They should take part in physical play.10.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A.Humor, Laughter and Play for HealthB.Always Keep Our Body HealthyC.Have an Active and Happy LifeD. Let Our Body and Mind Relax第二节（共5小题，每题 2 分，满分10 分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。
【小初高学习】2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期中试题(艺术班)
新绛二中2017—2018学年第二学期期中考试试题（艺术班）高一英语阅读理解（60分，每题3分）AShopping is one of the best ways to relax after a stressful week. Nothing is more satisfying than finding a perfect item -- and when I’ m bored with shopping for clothes I move on to make-up and shoes. I never shop in sales -- the reason the items haven’ t sold at full price is usually because they are badly made or horrible colours.--BlancaI hate shopping and it bores me enormously. I really cannot understand sucha useless and expensive habit. I only shop for clothes when I can’ t get out of it and when I do, I make sure I buy good quality and as much as I can afford, to put off having to go again for as long as possible. I have friends who will spend a Whole day going from shop to shop trying on lots of different clothes and not buying anything. That’s really stupid.--PamI can’ t see the point in spending a lot of money on clothes, when they are so much cheaper abroad. I do most of my shopping when I go on holiday, and get great clothes for half the price. I love finding bargains! I also buy a lot in sales. The clothes may be out of fashion a bit, but they’ re good quality, and if you wait long enough, they come back into fashion!--MeghanI personally still spend half of my wage on clothes. I usually only ever wear something three times before I throw it in the back of my wardrobe (衣橱). I never wear a party dress more than once. If I lost my job and couldn’t afford to buy lots of clothes, I would never be able to go out of the house again.--Shelly1. What does Pam focus on when shopping for clothes?A. Price.B. Brand.C. Pattern.D. Quality.2. Who is a bargain hunter?A. Blanca.B. Pam.C. MeghanD. Shelly.3. Which of the following can best describe Shelly?A. She has no taste for clothes.B. She is addicted to shopping.C. She is always leading the fashion.D. 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I have always wanted to become a journalist (新闻记者). Since Ms. Runkle used to be a journalist back in the United States, she has introduced many helpful journalistic writing skills to me.Although she is my teacher, Ms. Runkle and I are more like friends. She often invites my classmates and me to take part in different activities outside of school. For example, I went to listen to a journalist's speech, which helped me better understand current events (时事).Not only does Ms. Runkle talk with me outside of school, she is also a great teacher in the classroom. English Language and Composition is a really hard subject for a second language learner. We felt worried in the beginning, but Ms. Runkle really makes an effort to help us out. In class, Ms. Runkle always encourages students to question everything to keep us active. One part of class I love the most is when groups of students are required to give speeches on events that are happening in the world. It requires a lot of deep thinking and I really learn quite a lot from it.I love Ms. Runkle very much. She not only helps me to get good scores, but also acts as a good friend and always gives me advice on life.8. After class, the author _____.A. seldom sees Ms. RunkleB. talks with Ms. Runkle quite a lotC. enjoys introducing Ms. Runkle to her friendsD. often invites Ms. Runkle to different activities9. We can infer from the text that Ms. Runkle is _____.A. friendly and helpfulB. kind and humorousC. clever and activeD. strict and boring10. The author's favorite part of Ms. Runkle's class is when Ms. Runkle _____.A. tells them how to get good scoresB. asks them questions about the worldC. asks them to describe current eventsD. tells them about events that are happening11. What is the author's purpose of writing the text?A. To express how much she misses Ms. Runkle.B. To look back on her special high school life.C. To describe an unforgettable teacher.D. 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Both are copies of the famous Olympic buildings in Beijing.A literature critic said that taking the "Shanzhai" Gala as an example, when the traditional CCTV program becomes less and less attractive to the audience, the "Shanzhai" version appears timely to attract people. "Although it is often connected with poor techniques and operation, 'Shanzhai' culture meets the psychological needs of common people and could be a comfort to their minds," he said.To the mainstream（主流） culture, the rise of "Shanzhai" culture is a challenge and a motivation（推动）. People believe different kinds of cultures developing together is a perfect way and it is for the public to choose.12．The Chinese word "Shanzhai" may have started with_______.A. fake(假的) cell-phonesB. electronic productsC. Spring Festival GalaD. Olympic buildings13．According to the passage, "Shanzhai" culture means_______.A. the action that a person imitates famous peopleB. products with poor techniques and qualityC. anything that are copies of something famousD. those similar names to famous brands14．We can infer that the mainstream culture_______.A. is held back by "Shanzhai" cultureB. is the challenge of"Shanzhai" cultureC. will be replaced by "Shanzhai" cultureD. may develop faster because of the challenge of "Shanzhai" culture15．The underlined word "imitates" is closest in meaning to_______.A. 偷窃B. 仿造C. 做广告D. 欺骗第二节（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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
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2017—2018学年度第二学期期中考试高一英语试题2018.04 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第I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。
1. Where is the woman?A. In a kindergarten.B. At a theatre.C. In her house.2. When did the 27th Olympic Games close?A. On 29th Sept.B. On 2nd Oct.C. On 24th Oct.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Some products.B. Some modern houses.C. Some handles.4. What is the man most likely to be?A. A waiter.B. A manager.C. A housekeeper.5. What does the man mean?A. He was too busy to go for it.B. He was short of money then.C. He didn’t know about the concert.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，你有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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 happened to Bob?A. He was badly ill.B. He had his legs broken.C. He was hit by a car.7. How soon will Bob get recovered?A. In about two weeks’ time.B. In about three weeks’ time.C. In about a year.听第7 段材料，回答第8-10 题。
8. Why is the woman moving?A. To find a nicer place to live in.B. To live together with her parents.C. To have a better job in a new place.9. Where do her parents live?A. In a big city.B. In a small village.C. In a nearby country.10. Why doesn’t the woman take her dog with her?A. She can’t take care of it.B. Her parents don’t want her to take it.C. She thinks the dog might not be happy there.听第8 段材料，回答第11-13 题。
11. Why does Susan think Greg might be interested in the theatre group?A. He has a lot of free time.B. Many of his friends are actors.C. She knows he likes acting.12. Why does Greg ask for time to think about whether he will join the group?A. He has to rearrange his evening schedule.B. His school work takes up most of his time.C. He hasn’t rehearsed(排练) in a play for a long time.13. Which statement is true?A. Greg will watch a rehearsal.B. Greg will join the group.C. Greg will act a part in a play.听第9 段材料，回答第14-17 题。
14. Why does the man look worried?A. The price of long-distance calls has increased.B. The cost of telephone calls is greater than last month.C. Jack made telephone calls every evening.15. Which month can it be when the conversation takes place?A. September.B. October.C. November.16. Who will finally pay the telephone bill?A. Their son.B. The woman.C. The man.17. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Long-distance calls.B. Their telephone bill.C. Jack and his girlfriend.听第10 段材料，回答第18-20 题。
18. What do many countries do to change the world?A. They spend billions of dollars studying the world.B. They take new measures to protect the world.C. They develop new ways of making things and doing work.19. How many examples does the reporter give us?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.20. What will happen if people continue what they are doing?A. The world will become better.B. The whole world will be terribly harmed.C. Some countries will meet lots of problems.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21.prize for the winner of the competition is two-week holiday in Paris.A. The; /B. The; aC. A; theD. A; /22.The lion is considered the king of the forest as it is a(n) of courage and power.A. argumentB. positionC. evidenceD. symbol23.Many efforts, as reported, these years to promote the supply-side structuralreform(改革).A. are madeB. will be madeC. are being madeD. have been made24.Under Di ckens’ description, London was a special large city where there were attractivetheatres as well as restaurants and pubs.A. enormousB. narrowC. smartD. previous25.Because two-thirds of the country dry and deserted, today about 85% of the Australianpopulation in the six major cities around the coast.A. is; liveB. is; livesC. are; livesD. are; live26.Tom asked the candy makers if they could make the chocolate easier into smallpieces.A. breakingB. brokenC. to breakD. break27.That young man is honest, cooperative, always there when you need his help. , he’sreliable(可信赖的).A. On averageB. In conclusionC. By the wayD. For one thing28. , coffee in Italy is always served at a temperature cool enough to drink immediately.A. SadlyB. UnfortunatelyC. AbsolutelyD. Thankfully29.Petty was much kinder to Mike than she was to the others, , of course, made all theothers upset.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. who30. Jimmy was working in the lab when the power cut .A. resignedB. meltedC. occurredD. crashed31.While we still have a few disagreements, it shouldn’t our efforts in areas where we doagree.A. hold outB. hold backC. hold onD. hold off32.As we all know, lighter colors less of the strong heat of the sun than dark colors do.A. bring upB. take placeC. end upD. take in33.By the end of last month, two chemical plants in his hometown.A. has been builtB. had been builtC. has builtD. had built34.Many young people, most were well-educated, headed for remote(偏远的) regions tochase their dreams.A. of whichB. of themC. of whomD. of those35.—It was a wonderful trip. So, which city did you like better, Paris or Rome?—. There were good things and bad things about them.A.It’s hard to sayB. I didn’t get thatC. It’s scaryD. You’re absolutely right第二节完形填空（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。