黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市第八中学2017_2018学年高一英语下学期期中试题201805171435.wps

黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市第八中学 2017-20182017-2018学年高一英语下学期期中 试题 本试卷分第 卷（选择题）和第 卷 (非选择题) 两部分，共 8 页。满分 120分。考试时 间 100 分钟。 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、 C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项答题卡上将该 项涂黑。 A There is a wonderful story about a young girl who had no family and no one to love her. One day, feeling extremely sad and lonely, she was walking through a field with wild grass when she noticed a small butterfly caught in a thorn (荆棘) bush. The more the butterfly struggled to free itself, the deeper the thorns cut into its fragile body. The young girl carefully released the butterfly from the thorns. Instead of flying away, the little butterfly changed into a beautiful fairy. The young girl rubbed her eyes in disbelief. “For your wonderful kindness,“ the good fairy said to the girl, “I will make any wish you would like to have come true.“ The little girl thought for a moment and then replied, “I want to be happy.“ The fairy said, “Very well.” And she whispered in her ear. Then the fairy disappeared suddenly. As the little girl grew up, there was no one in the land as happy as she. Everyone asked her the secret to her happiness. She would only smile and answer, “The secret to my happiness is that I listened to a good fairy when I was a little girl.“ - 1 - When she was very old and on her deathbed, the neighbors all came together again around her, afraid that her wonderful secret to happiness would die with her. “Tell us, please,“ they begged, “Tell us what the good fairy said.“ The lovely old woman simply smiled and said, “She told me that everyone, no matter how secure they seemed, no matter how old or young, how rich or poor, needed me.“ 1 What happened to the butterfly when the little girl found it? A. It lost contact with its family members. B. All the thorns had cut deep into its fragile body. C. It couldnt move freely because of the thorn bush. D. It couldnt get out because the bush was too thick. 2 Why did the little girl rub her eyes when she saw the fairy? A. She couldnt believe her own eyes. B. Some tears were in both of her eyes. C. She wanted to learn the fairys magic. D. She wanted to admire the fairys beauty. 3 The fairy might have whispered in the girls ear about _. A. how to get happiness B. how to help others secretly C. the secret to becoming wealthy D. ways of getting love from family 4 The story is mainly developed by _. A. giving examples B. making comparisons C. following space order D. following time order 5 Which of the following might be the best title for the text? A. A Fairys Whisper B. The Secret to Happiness C. A Story About a Lucky Girl! D. A Girls Love for Her Family - 2 - B The word “advertising” refers to any kind of public announcement that brings products and services to the attention of people. Throughout history, advertising has been an effective way to promote (促进) the trading and selling of goods. In the Middle Ages, merchants employed “town criers“ to read public messages aloud to promote their goods. When printing was invented in the fifteenth century, pages of advertisements (ads) could be printed easily and were either hung in public places or put in books. By the end of the seventeenth century, when newspapers were beginning to be read by more people, printed materials became an important way to promote products and services. The London Gazette was the first newspaper to set aside a place just for advertising. This was so successful that by the end of the century several companies started businesses for the purpose of making newspaper ads for merchants. Advertising spread quickly throughout the eighteenth century. Ad writers were starting to pay more attention to the design of the ad text. Everything, from clothes to drinks, was promoted with clever methods such as repetition of the firm's name or product, words organized in eye-catching patterns, the use of pretty pictures and expressions easy to remember. Near the end of the nineteenth century, companies that were devoted to the production of ads came to be known as “advertising agencies (广告商).“ The agencies developed new ways to get people to think of themselves as members of a group. Throughout the twentieth century, advertising agencies promoted consumerism (消费主 义) as a way of life, spreading the belief that people could be happy only if they bought the “right“ products. 6. What was advertising like in the Middle Ages? A. Merchants were employed to promote products. B. Ad messages were shouted out in public places. C. Product information was included in books. D. Ad signs were put up in towns. 7. What does the word “This“ in Paragraph 2 refer to? - 3 - A. Advertising in newspapers. B. Including pictures in ads. C. Selling goods in markets. D. Working with ad agencies. 8. The 18th century advertising was special in its _. A. growing spending B. printing materials C. advertising companies D. attractive designs 9. Which of the following might be the best title for the text? A. The Story of Advertising B. The Value of Advertising Designs C. The Role of Newspaper Advertising D. The Development of Printing for Advertising C Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum Our 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. November 7th The 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 5th Ice 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 Londons ice trade grew. February 6th - 4 - An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Smoudwater 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 6th Eyots 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 greatest interest. Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson London Canal Museum 12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi Tel:020 77130836 10.When is the talk on James Brindley? A. February 6th. B. March 6th. C. November 7th. D. December 5th. 11. 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 Cotsword Canals 12. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames. A. Miranda Vickers B. Malcolm Tucker C. Chris Lewis D. Liz Payne D - 5 - Everything has its place and no one understands that concept better than 7-year-old Jacob Dunnack of Willimantic, Connecticut. Though Jacob feels that his place is on the baseball field, on the rare occasions when hes not outside playing, his ball has a place of its own, safe and secure inside its bat. Last year after experiencing difficulty carrying both his ball and bat home, Jacob invented the JD Batball a 22-inch baseball bat inside which baseballs can be stored. While most people find his accomplishment at such a young age inspiring, his mother, Elizabeth Kunnack, says that the heart of the matter lies in Jacobs amazing spirit and will to live. “You see,” his mother says, “Jacob was born with a rare heart disease and at four days old he had the first of a series of operations. At 11 months old, a ten-hour open-heart operation resulted in a serious stroke (中风). The doctor said that Jacob would be blind and disabled forever.” She continues, “With a lot of hard work and loving support over many years, today Jacob can not only see, but walk and, through his own determination, even play baseball. Even though the stroke caused Jacob to lose the use of his right hand, this didnt stop him from pursuing his favorite sport as he grew older. When he had trouble carrying both the bat and the ball home, he came up with the idea of storing the ball inside the bat so that he could carry both with one hand. While he developed it because of his disability, the JD Batball is an extremely useful tool for kids across the country who play baseball, helping to solve the problems of losing the ball. “This invention is going to excite not only children, but also their parents!” commented Jacobs mother. 13 Form Paragraph 1 we can learn that Jacob _. A. often loses his ball B. is a great baseball player C. spends a lot of time playing baseball D. thinks his bat and ball should be put in separate places 14 Why did Jacob invent the JD Batball? A. He didnt want to lose his ball. - 6 - B. He was not able to carry both his bat and ball. C. He wanted to carry more balls to the baseball field. D. He wanted to help other children who often lost balls. 15 Which of the following might be the best title for the text? A. 7-Year-Old Survivor and Inventor B. Jacob and His Favorite Sport C. The Bat and the Ball. D. Jacobs Place. 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。选项中有两项为多余选 项。 Telling Your Children About Not Using Tobacco Coming up with the topic of tobacco use can be tough, but it's important to talk about it especially if you think your child may have already tried or used other tobacco products. 16 Rememberkeep it light! Youre trying to have a conversation, not give a lecture. 17 Really listen to what your child has to say without judging. Learn effective listening skills to make your conversations more positive. Talk about your values, even when your children are young. Tell your kids why you disapprove of smoking and that you will be disappointed if they pick it up. 18 Even though adults know that using tobacco has terrible long-term consequences, teens may be more affected by the idea of the short-term ones, such as bad breath,foul-smelling clothes, or stained teeth. Talk about peer (同龄人)pressure. 19 Let your kids know that you understand how difficult it can be to say no to friends, but that it's important to stand by your values and beliefs. Tell your child about the consequences of smoking in your family, and let them know that you will follow through on them. - 7 - Take the conversation beyond just cigarettes. Make sure to point out that all tobacco products are dangerous and addictive, even if they seem much safer than cigarettes. It's easy to feel like you're not getting through to your kids when you talk about tough issues like tobacco use. But remember that you do have an effect on their decisions. 20 To help your children make smart decisions about tobacco use, bring up the topic early and talk with your children about it on a regular basis. A. Don't do all of the talking. B. Focus on short-term consequences. C. And also keep in mind that your expectations matter to them. D. The best way to address peer pressure is to talk about it directly. E. Comment on an advertisement or TV show that shows someone smoking. F. Some kids find it easier to talk when they're not looking you straight in the eye. G. To make sure you have the best possible influence on your children, start talking about tobacco early. 第二部分 完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 l.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My dad always says that hope is everywhere. In his fifties, he lost his job. But he managed to get the right of a newspaper delivery. It would become a family _21_. Dad drove around delivering the papers most weekday mornings. We all _22_. My mother walked that long route _23_ money from customers during the day. Delivering papers is one of the most _24_ jobs you can imagine. I was pretty young, probably still in grade school, _25_ I always worked. I could carry heavy bundles of paper. When I was _26_ enough to drive, dad bought a Ford Falcon that I was _27_ to drive to high school. My brothers and sister were all _28_ and living away by this time. So I became the No. 2 _29_ on Sunday mornings. Not only would - 8 - I wake up and _30_ the papers, but I would jump into the car and drive a section of the _31_. Mike was a hired worker, a year younger than me. My parents really trusted us with a lot of _32_. The paper delivery, though _33_ hard work, gave me many things. First, it _34_ me with my father in a way that I very _35_ needed. He trusted my driving _36_， and gave me direction on how to drive down icy streets in winter. I felt I was a(n) _37_ member of my family. Besides, I learned to love the early morning sounds of the city, the awesome quiet of _38_ neighborhoods, and the relationship that only two teenagers working together could ever _39_. I also loved those many hours in the basement loading papers with Mom, Dad, Mike and Roy, the boys who were _40_ by dad. 21 A. decision B. business C. command D. union 22 A. helped B. complained C. refused D. gathered 23 A. giving B. drawing C. raising D. collecting 24 A. amusing B. exciting C. interesting D. tiring 25 A. and B. so C. but D. for 26 A. old B. strong C. clever D. brave 27 A. advised B. allowed C. ordered D. forced 28 A. retired B. dismissed C. married D. ignored 29 A. father B. manager C. ruler D. driver 30 A. write down B. deal with C. clear up D. make out 31 A. route B. station C. circle D. pace 32 A. explanation B. reputation C. responsibilit D. quantity y 33 A. easily B. probably C. hardly D. very 34 A. equipped B. connected C. busied D. greeted 35 A. badly B. partly C. merely D. rarely 36 A. lessons B. trainings C. abilities D. attitudes 37 A. celebrating B. obtaining C. performing D. contributin - 9 - g 38 A. laughing B. sleeping C. working D. talking 39 A. form B. destroy C. ruin D. observe 40 A. charged B. supported C. paid D. named 第三部分 语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 l.5分，满分 15分) One rainy afternoon Jessica 41 (sit) on the stairs of a temple in Nepal, before 42 lay a muddy square. People had to walk on an artificial path 43 (make) by a line of bricks to get to the other side. A friend of 44 (she) complained all the way while stepping on the bricks walking towards her. Looking around, her friend said extremely 45 (patient), “Disgusting(讨厌的)indeed! What if I fall into the dirty water?” Since he was her acquaintance(熟人), she nodded cautiously, 46 (hope) to comfort him by her silent sympathy. A few 47 (minute) later another friend turned up at the same scene. She walked on 48 same brick path dancing briskly (轻快地) and singing merrily, “Jump, jump, jump!” until she reached the dirty ground. She couldnt help shouting,“ 49 fun it is!” Eyes beaming (眉开眼笑) with joy, she made the remarks, “The most pleasing thing of the rainy season is 50 one can entirely