黑龙江省齐齐哈尔八中2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷

2016—2017学年度下学期期中考试

高一英语

命题人:李忠玉

第一部分 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，从每题所给四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A

King’s College Summer School

King’s College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.

More information is as follows:

1. Which of the following is true about King’s College Summer School?
   1. Only top students can take part in the program.
      B. King’s College Summer School is run every other year.
      C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
      D. Only the teachers of King’s College give courses.
2. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _______.

1. $200 B. $400 C. $500 D. $900
   3. What information can you get from the text?
   1. The program will last two months.
      B. You can write to Thompson only in English.
      C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2017.
      D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.
      B
      The morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and I’d been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt：“The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in my place. Can’t you see things from my point of view?”I shook my head stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunchtime, I got lucky.
      “If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”
      I took my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?
      In the dentist’s office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one. When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, “Don’t worry. The dentist is very good.”
      “How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.
      “Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.
      “The artwork?” I was puzzled.
      The chair went back, suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it: on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.
      What a relief!
      4. Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?
      1. Embarrassed.B. Nervous.C. terrifiedD. Upset.

5. What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?

A. The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice.

B. The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists.

C. The surroundings of the dentist’s office.

D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.

6. Why did the author suddenly smile?

A. Because the dentist came at last.

B. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.

C. Because she could relax in the chair.

D. Because the assistant kept comforting her.

7. What did the author learn from her experience most probably?

1. Strike while the iron is hot.B. Have a good word for one’s friend.

C. Put oneself in others’ shoes.D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

C

Natalie Doan, 14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach, Natalie can see the ocean and hear the waves from her house. “It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special.” she says.

On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned violent. That night, Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Natalie’s family escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s bridges closed.

When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, especially the elderly. Natalie’s school was so damaged that she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn.

In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie. Volunteers came with carloads of donated(捐献的)clothing and toys. Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of flights of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high-rise buildings.

“My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,” Natalie says, “but I can always choose how I deal with it.”Natalie’s choice was to help. She created a website page, matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to help. Natalie posted information about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball and collection when his house burned down. Within days, Patrick’s collection was replaced.

In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-needed supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change.

Today, the scars(创痕) of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Rockaway,” Natalie declares. “My neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before.”

8. When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane, she found _______.

A. some friends had lost their lives B. her neighborhood was destroyed

C. her school had moved to Brooklyn D. the elderly were free from suffering

9. According to Paragraph 4, who inspired Natalie most?

A. The people helping Rockaway rebuild.

B. The people trapped in high-rise buildings.

C. The volunteers donating money to survivors.

D. Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people.

10. How did Natalie help the survivors?

A. She gave her toys to other kids.

B. She took care of younger children.

C. She called on the White House to help.

D. She built an information sharing platform.

11. What do you think is the best title of the passage?

A. A Girl Helps Make a Difference

B. A Hurricane Disaster.

C. Home is Best.

D. Technology is Power.

D

A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves — the positive(积极的) and negative(消极的) effects are just as lasting.

We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.

This “self-talk” helps us motivate(激励) ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”

Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. However, harsh and critical language will most probably cause the clerk to be defensive.

Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.

Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊) and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.

12. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.

A. not sticks and stones but words will hurt us        

B. inspiring words give us confidence

C. negative words may let us down                

D. words have a lasting effect on us

13. There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because ____.

A. almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves

B. we can benefit (受益) from talking to ourselves

C. talking to ourselves always gives us courage

D. it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone

14. The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely______.

A. remind ourselves B. praise ourselves

C. make ourselves relaxed D. give ourselves entertainment

15. The author would probably hold the view that ________.

A. encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers

B. negative words may stimulate us to make more progress

C. people tend to remember friendly words

D. it is better to think twice before talking to others

第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Both men and women are living longer these days in industrialized countries. 16 In general, they can expect to live six or seven years more than men. One reason for this is biological.

One important biological factor(因素) that helps women live longer is the difference in hormones between men and women. 17 Between the ages of about 12 and 50, women produce hormones that are involved in fertility(生育能力). These hormones also have a positive effect on the heart and the blood flow. In fact, women are less likely to have high blood pressure or to die from heart attacks.

18 They help the body defend itself against some kinds of infections. This means that women generally get sick less often and less seriously than men. The common cold is a good example: women, on average, get fewer colds than men.

19 Scientists are still not exactly sure how genes influence aging, but they believe they do. Some think that a woman’s body cells have a tendency(倾向) to age more slowly than a man’s. Others think that a man’ s body cells have a tendency to age more quickly. 20

A. However, women, on average, live longer.

B. The biological factor plays an important part.

C. Women are also helped by their female genes.

D. The female hormones also protect the body in another way.

E. Recent research seems to support both of these possibilities.

F. Therefore, women are more healthy than men and can live a better life.

G. Hormones are chemicals which are produced by the body to control various body functions.

第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

1. 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。

One day, a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test. They waited anxiously at their desks for the test to begin. The professor 21 the question papers, with the text facing down as usual. 22 he handed them all out, he asked his students to 23the page and begin. To everyone's surprise, there were no 24just a black dot (点) in the center of the page. The professor, seeing the expression on everyone's face, told them the following:

“I want you to write what you 25there.”

The students, 26 , got started on the inexplicable (令人费解的) task.

At the end of the class, the professor 27 all the answer papers and started reading each one of them aloud in front of all the students. All of them, with no 28 , described the black dot, trying to explain its position in the middle of the sheet, etc. After all had been 29 , the classroom was silent, the professor began to explain:

"I'm not going to grade this. I 30 wanted to give you something to think about. No one wrote about the 31 part of the paper. Everyone focused on the black dot, and the same happens in our 32. We have a white paper to observe and 33, but we always focus on the dark spots. Our life is a 34 given to us with love and care and we always have 35 to celebrate: nature renewing itself every day, our friends around us, the job that 36 our livelihood(生计) and the miracles we see every day.

37, we insist on focusing only on the dark spots: the health issues that bother us, the lack of money, the 38relationship with colleagues, the 39 with a friend, and etc.

The dark spots are very 40 compared to everything we have in our lives, but they are the ones that pollute our minds."

第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。请将答案写在答题卡的表格中。

Christmas Eve means a warm get-together with friends, a candlelight dinner, or perhaps a celebration at a pub for students. But for Cai Yingjie, 41unusual night has a different meaning: helping beggars and the homeless.

Cai, who is a student in journalism at Tsinghua, could be 42(find) at Beijing’s Wudaokou Light Railway Station that special evening. 43 she saw an old beggar, she took the cold, rough hands of the woman with her warm, clean hands, 44(give) the woman some warm bread and helped her put on a pair of new gloves. The woman was surprised for a few seconds, then burst into tears, saying “For the first time I feel 45(respect)”.

Cai said, “A beggar’s life is much 46 (hard) today. That’s why I want to help them.” They brought bread and gloves with them, and stopped to greet beggars and offer 47 some of the warm food. Each beggar greeted them 48 a look of surprise.

“I know the49(active) can’t help much, but it’s meant 50 (show) our respect and care for beggars and the homeless who have been neglected for so long,” said Sun, head of the group.

第三部分写作

第一节 短文改错 (共10分,每小题1分,满分10分)

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧), 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、只允许修改十处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。

It is Mother’s Day today. Though it’s a western festival, it’s popular in China now.

Mom has a full-time job, so she has to do most of the houseworks. She is a great mother. Both Dad or I planned to do something on Mother’s Day. We get up early in the morning. Dad cleaned the house, and then went on shopping. When he returned , I found a bunch of flowers in her hand. I asked Mom to stay in the sitting room and I cooked in kitchen. The dishes what I cooked were Mom’s favoritest. At dinner, we said to her, “Happy Mother’s Day!”Mom was grateful and moving.

第二节 书面表达（共25分）

假定你是李华。本周日下午在市工人体育馆有一场音乐会，你想邀请外教Jack一同前往。请用英语给他写一封电子邮件。内容包括：

1. 音乐会相关信息；
   2. 发出邀请；
   3. 集合时间、地点等。
   注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jack,

____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Please let me know your decision before this Saturday!

Yours,

Li Hua

试题答案

阅读理解

1-3 C C B 4-7 D A B C 8-11 B A D A

12-15 D B B D 16-20 A G D C E

21-25 ADBCD 26-30 BACDB31-35 DACBA36-40 CABDC

语法填空

41. the 42. found 43. When 44. gave 45. respected

46. harder 47. them 48. with 49.activity 50. to show

短文改错

so改为but houseworks 改为housework or 改为 and get改为got

on划掉 her 改为his kitchen 前加the what 改为that/which favoritest改为favorite moving改为moved

书面表达

Dear Jack,

I’m writing to tell you that a concert will be held in the Workers’ Stadium of our city this afternoon and that a large number of famous Chinese singers will show up and sing their masterpieces there. I know you are quite interested in Chinese music. Therefore, I’d like our school gate at 1:20pm. Then we’ll go to the Workers’ Stadium by bus.

Please let me know your decision before this Saturday!

Yours,

Li Hua