河南省信阳高级中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期中试题(含答案)

河南省信阳市高级中学2017～2018学年下学期高一期中考试英语试卷第一部分听力（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.How does the woman go to work on a rainy day?A.On foot.B. By bus.C. By bike.2.Where did the woman want to go on the way ?A. The bookstore.B. The shop.C. The library.3.When is the woman going to get her car back?A. In ten days.B. In five daysC. In three days.4.Where did the man get the coffee?A .From I melda’s. B. From Starbucks. C. From KFC.5.Where is the conversation taking place?A.On the bus.B. In a bank.C. In a store.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。

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罝。

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 are the speakers busy with?A.The Christmas holiday sales.B.The Thanksgiving planning.C.The New Year’s arrangement.7.What is the boss giving the man?A.Much praiseB.Much pressure.C.Many complaints.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。

8.What kind drink does the man like?A.A room temperature drink.B.Some iced tea.C.Some iced water.9.How does the man feel if he drinks cold things?A.He will feel comfortable.B.He will have a headache.C.He will have an upset stomach.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。

10.What’s the woman complaining about?A. Her husband.B. The manager.C. The tour.11.What’s wrong with the woman’s hotel room?A.The TV set is broken.B.The air conditioner stops working.C.The window doesn’t close.12.What’s the man’s attitude toward the woman’s complaints?A.Polite.B. CarelessC. Angry.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。

13.What do the speakers think of the first two melons(甜瓜)?A.Too small.B. Not fresh enough.C. Very expensive.14.How much are the Golden Kiss melons?A.One dollar per pound.B.One dollar and a half per pound.C.Two dollars per pound.15.What does the woman think of apples？A.They taste better than melons.B.They look better than melons.C.They are cheaper than melons.16.What do the speakers buy in the end?A.Some applesB.Some melons on sale.C.Some Nature’s Best melons.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。

17.When does the sports center open in the morning?A. 7:00B. 8:00C. 9:0018.Which place is open all day?A.The outdoor tennis courts.B.The basketball courts.C.The swimming pool.19.Which DON’T they sell in the café?A.SnacksB.Non-alcoholic drinks.C.Alcoholic drinks.20.What will the speakers do next?A.Teach the audience how to swim.B.Show the audience around the sports center.C.Enjoy reading a book in the book shop第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，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，从每题所给的A、B、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AMonthly 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 a nd you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00. November 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 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 London’s 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. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatestinterest.Online bookings:/bookMore info: /whatsonLondon Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT www. canalmuseum.mobiTel:020 7713 083621. When is the talk on James Brindley?A. November 7th.B. March 6th.C. February 6th.D. December 5th.22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers.B. Ice for the Metropolis.C. Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands.D. An Update on the Cotswold Canals.23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A. Chris LewisB. Malcolm Tucker.C. Miranda Vickers.D. Liz Payne.BOne of the pleasant things about having an apartment is having neighbors. You may develop personal friendships with some of your neighbors. There may also be times when you have argument with your neighbors. There may be neighbors you just don’t get along with at all. So how can you get along well with your neighbors?Your neighbors have the right to keep their living space as you do. Your neighbors have their own lifestyle and their own responsibilities. When you first move into an apartment, show respect to your neighbors. If you see them outside, say “hello”. Introduce yourself to them and tell them you just moved in. Be pleasant. Early argument with neighbors can cause you a bad reputation. You should avoid that. Don’t turn up your radio loud. Don’t speed up your car down the streets of the neighborhood.If your neighbors or your landlord feels that you are causing a problem at any point, behave responsibly. It is not fun to suddenly be blamed for something, and it is easy to get defensive（防卫的） if this occurs. However, you need to accept that something you were doing has dissatisfied either your neighbors or your landlord or both of them. Listen to their stories carefully. Try to imagine yourself in their situation. Apologize for the problem you caused.If you feel your neighbors are causing a disturbance（打扰）or being too loud, be dispassionate. For example, suppose that it’s two o’clock in the morning and you are woken up by loud noise from neighbors who are having a party. This is annoying .You need to recognize that this is the first time this has happened. Recognize that your neighbors are human beings that make mistakes. Realize that there is time to solve your discomfort with your neighbors. With cool heads, proper communication, patience and consideration, you can solve this problem with your neighbors.24. Paragraph 2 mainly suggests that we should be ___A. careful and calmB. friendly and considerateC. kind-hearted and patientD. responsible and easy-going25. How should you react if your neighbors blame you for something?A. Be defensiveB. Don’t take it seriouslyC. Ask the landlord for helpD. Listen and try to be responsible26. The last paragraph mainly tells us what to do when_________A. neighbors try to anger usB. we are blamed for somethingC. neighbors cause a disturbanceD. we are woken up by landlord27. Wh at does the underlined word “dispassionate” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. CalmB. ConcernedC. EnergeticD. CuriousCThere is a story about a man who lost his legs and left arm in an accident. After the accident, only a finger and thumb on his right hand remained.He was a brilliant, creative, and educated man. He had gained a lot of experience while traveling around the world, so he became very depressed after his accident. He was afraid that he would spend the rest of his life suffering and would no longer be able to spend his life in a meaningful way. Then, he realized that he still had part of the function of his right hand and could still write even though it was very difficult. An idea occurred to him. “Why not write to other people who need encouragement?”He wrote to the prison ministry about sending letters to the prisoners. The prison minister replied, “Writing to the prisoners is acceptable, but your letters willnot be answered.”Filled with excit ement, the man knew he could write his letters. He began sending one-way messages of God’s love, hope, strength, and encouragement. He wrote twice a week, testing his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart and soul into his words and shared his experience, sense of humor, optimism, and faith.It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of a reply. One day he received a letter from the prison ministry. It was a short note from the officer who monitored and checked the prison mail.The letter said, “Pl ease write on the best paper you can afford. Your letters are passed from cell (囚房) to cell until they literally (逐字地) fall to pieces!”No matter what circumstances life may present, we all have unique experiences, abilities, and God-given talents. We can discover ways to reach others who badly need messages of encouragement and strength.28. In order to live meaningfully, what did the man begin to do?A. Write to other people who need encouragement.B. Receive the school education.C. Meet the people who are depressed.D. Help other people with lost arms and legs.29. What does the prison minister’s reply suggest?A. The man was not allowed to write to the prisoners.B. The prisoners were not allowed to answer the letters.C. The man couldn’t go to see the prisoners himself.D. He was not sure if the prisoners liked receiving the letters.30. What can we know about the officer’s short note?A. The man would be offered free paper to write letters on.B. Some of the prisoners were not satisfied with his letters.C. His letters were very popular among the prisoners.D. The prisoners eagerly wanted to write back to the man.31. Which can be the best title of the passage?A. Stories about a Helpful PersonB. Relationship between Writers and PrisonersC. Popularity of Special LettersD. Special Letters of EncouragementDIn an age when technology is everywhere, it’s not surprising that even young children are getting into the action. The iPad was released six years ago. This tabletcomputer from Apple has a large, multi-touch screen that kids can play learning games on.Sure toddlers(初学步者) can operate an iPad, but at what age is it safe to let them use it? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children under the age of 2 should have no screen time at all. This includes not only television but also other electronics, such as computers, cellphones, video games and tablets, including the iPad. During the first two years of life, children’s brains are growing greatly and it can be confusing for them to tell the differences between the real world and what they are seeing on the screen. After age 2, an iPad is fine within reasonable limits .Using the iPad can have benefits for kids. In a two-week study conducted by PBS, involving children 3 to 7, it was found that educational apps can improve a child’s vocabulary by as much as 31 percent in two weeks. Ann Densmore, an expert in speech and language development, said in an article on Harvard Health that there are even iPad apps that are helpful for children in speech and language therapy（治疗）. While there are some benefits to children using an iPad as an educational tool, there are also some disadvantages to be a ware of. No electronic device(设备) can replace the role of human interaction. It’s important that young children learn by doing and not by watching. Also an iPad can be addictive（上瘾的） when used too much. Even though it’s OK for 2-year-olds to use an iPad, children up to the age of 3 will learn better from real world experiences than from any type of electronics, especially when it comes to language.When parents decide to let their children start using the iPad, it’s important that they made some rules and limitations… .32. The American Academy of Pediatrics shows that _____.A. parents usually let kids over two use an iPadB. iPads aren’t different from other electronicsC. kids under two shouldn’t use an iPadD. kids usually use an iPad in moderation33. What does the study conducted by PBS mainly show?A. Educational apps are popular with kids.B. Using an iPad can help kids learn words.C. An iPad is used in speech and language therapy.D. Kids can improve vocabulary in various ways.34. What’s the author’s attitude toward kids using an iPad to learn language?A. InterestedB. SupportiveC. CriticalD.Central35. The text is probably followed by_____A. how children use an iPad.B. some detailed rules and limitations.C. the author’s opinion on iPadD. why children love using an iPad第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。