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1、广东省揭西县河婆中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期中试题注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、班别填写在答卷上。2非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答卷各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。3考生必须保持答卷的整洁。第一部分 听力理解 你将听到两段独白，独白播两遍。听完独白后，填出文段中空白部分。并写在答题卷上，一空一词（115）。AYuan Longping, who was born on September 7, 1930, is
2、a famous Chinese agricultural 1 and educator, known for developing the first hybrid rice in the 1970s. He was known for the father of hybrid rice. His “hybrid rice” has not only been 2 in China, but in dozens of 3 in Africa , America, and Asiamaking great contributions to the world rice production,
3、especially in the poor famine areas, so he plays a very important role in the 4 the rice problem. Mr.Yuan, now is a Director General of the China National Hybrid Rice R&D Center and he is a member of the Chinese Academy. Although Yuan Longping has become the 5 person all around the world, he still l
4、eads a simple life and continues to do research on the rice; his spirit is admired and 6 by many people. Mr.Yuan lead a happy life now, and when it comes to talking about life; he has many hobbies, such as playing Mahjong and the Erhu (Chinese violin), Swimming and 7 . All in all, Yuan Longping is a
5、n amiable person and the pride of China.BIf you can speak English, you know a lot of English words. You can read , 8 and understand . But there is another kind of language you need to know-the body language.All over the world, people talk with their hands, with their heads, and with their eyes. When
6、 9 people meet, they bow. When Indians meet, they put their 10 together. When British and American people meet someone 11 the first time, they shake hands. They do not usually shake hands with people they know well. Women sometimes kiss their women friends, and men kiss women friends (on the cheek o
7、nly). When a man meets a man friend, he just 12 , and says “Hello”. Men do not kiss each other, or hold hands. Even fathers and sons do not often kiss each other.When you use a 13 language, it is important to know 14 of the body language in the foreign country. Following the customs will help you co
8、mmunicate with people and make your stay there much more 15 and comfortable.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）A Dear Sir,I have to travel every day from Souk Road to the airport. Two buses travel along their route: the number 49 and number 16. But by the time the number 16 bus reaches Souk
9、Road it is always full, so I cant get on it. I have to wait for the number 49, because sometimes there are empty seats on it.The timetable says that there are buses from Souk Road to the airport every ten minutes. If this is so, why do I have to wait half an hour for a bus nearly every day?The regul
10、ations (规章) say that if there are empty seats on a bus, the bus must stop at every stop where people are waiting. Why do the half-empty buses go straight past me when I am standing at the bus stop?The regulations say that no bus may carry more than 40 seated passengers and 20 standing passengers. Ye
11、sterday I was the first to get off the bus when it reached the airport. I counted the other passengers as they got off. There were 129 of them.It is clear that our bus companies break the regulations and think little of their passengers. Can nothing be done to make your service better? Yours, Tired
12、passenger16. The writer has to take Bus No. 49 because_.A. it is not always fullB. it arrives on timeC. it has fewer seats on it D. it travels faster 17. The regulations say that each bus may carry _ passengers at most.A. 40 B. 20 C.129 D.60 18. From the passage we can infer that the writer of the l
13、etter is probably _. A. a bus driverB. an airport worker C. an English teacher D. a very tired traveler19. What kind of letter is this passage? _.A. Its a letter of apology B. Its a letter of thanksC. Its a letter of complaint D. Its a letter of introductionBOne day my wife wanted me to take another
14、 woman out to dinner and a movie. The other woman my wife wanted me to visit was my mother, who has been living alone for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it impossible to visit her often.That Friday after work, when I arrived at her house, my mother waited in the
15、door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary(周年).We went to a restaurant that, although not classical, was very nice and comfortable. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had
16、to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small, she said. Then its time that you relax and let me return the favor, I answered.During the dinner, we had a pleasant conversation nothing special but catching up on recent events of
17、 each others life. We talked so much that we missed the movie.As we arrived at her house later, she said, “Ill go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.” I agreed.A few days later, my mother died of a heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didnt have a chance to do anything for
18、 her.Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt（收据） from the same place Mother and I had dined. A note said: “I paid this bill in advance. I wasnt sure that I could be there; but I paid for two platesone for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what t
19、hat night meant for me. I love you, son.”At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: I LOVE YOU and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till s
20、ome “other” time.20. why did the writer read the menu? Because _.A. his mother couldnt read at allB. his mother couldnt see clearlyC. he wanted to order something her mother likedD. he wanted to order something he liked 21. According to the passage, we know the writers mother A. lives with her sons
21、family.B. wanted to invite her son to have dinner again.C. wrote a letter to tell her son about her illness.D. died of a heart attack all of sudden.22.The author found a note written by after his mother diedA .his mother B. his wife C. himself D. his children23.What do you think is the best title of
22、 this passage?A .My Mothers Life B. An Unforgettable MealC. Love is Something You should never Put off D. My Mother And ICHave you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Perhaps they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around
23、 them. As the number of this new “species” of human has kept rising, they have been given a new namephubbers（低头族）. Recently, a cartoon created by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities
24、bury themselves in their phones. A doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman takes selfie in front of a car accident site, and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone. A chain of similar events eventually leads to the destru
25、ction of the world. Although the ending sounds overstated the damage phubbing can bring is real.Your health is the first to bear the effect and result of it. “Constantly bending your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,” Guangming Daily quoted doctors as saying. “the neck is like a
26、rope that breaks after long-term stretching.” Also, staring at cell phones for long periods of time will damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report. But thats not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. At reunions with
27、family or friends, many people tend to stick to their cell phones while others are chatting happily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Qilu Evening News reported. It can also cost you your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered acciden
28、ts, and were robbed of their cell phones in broad daylight.24. For what purpose does the author give the example of a cartoon in Paragragh2?A. To inform people of the bad effects of phubbing.B. To advertise the cartoon made by students.C. To indicate the world will finally be destroyed by phubbers.D
29、. To warn doctors against using cell phones while treating patients.25. Which of the following is NOT a risk a phubber may have?A. His social skills could be affected. B. His neck and eyesight will be gradually harmed.C. He will cause the destruction of the world. D. He might get separated from his
30、friends and family.26.Which of the following may be the authors attitude towards phubbing? A. Supportive.支持的 B. Negative.消极的 C. Optimistic. 乐观的 D. Objective.客观的27.What may the passage talk about next? A. Advice on how to use a cell phone. B. People addicted to phubbing.C. Results of phubbing. D. Mea
31、sures to reduce the risks of phubbing.DI am truly frustrated by the way my teenage children behave with me. It is a roller coaster(过山车)ride each day dealing with their moodiness and argumentative nature. But I do appreciate the courage they project at times and goals they undertake. They make me fee
32、l that they really aim high in life.” This could be the feeling of most parents with teenage children.I understand these parents. They are not alone. Children start their journey into the broad world and are greatly influenced by what others have to say, especially their peers（同辈） that they consider
33、 closer than even their parents and family. The brains of teenagers in the ages of 13 to 19 experience a lot of changes that bring about these effects that most parents like us fail to understand. One of the main changes is what takes place due to the beneficial pruning (修剪)that takes place in the b
34、ranches of the prefrontal cortex(前额皮质). All these changes eventually help build clear judgment, plan and control impulses （冲动）.It is best that we just recall how we behaved as a teenager and you would surely come across some of our mums that support their teenage grandchildren and say we were much w
35、orse. Taking a positive look by realizing that it is a part of the growing process would help.We may tell our teenage children to have confidence in their abilities and not be influenced by what others say of them, but this anxiety of what society says of them can be overwhelming. It could be real h
36、uge pressure that teens can never tell parents, but it would pay to build up trustworthy relationships with them. This would help keep a watch and monitor some of their wrong activities and avoid their getting into trouble due to peer pressure.28. What does the underlined word in the last paragraph
37、mean?A. poor.B. smallC. big.D. good29. According to the passage, teenagers personality is most affected by .A. parents B. teachers C. friends D. peers30. What is the best title for the passage?A. Understand Your TeenagersB. Why do Teenagers Change?C. Give Confidence to TeenagersD. Learn to Love Your
38、 Teenagers 第二小节 七选五（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。How to Make a Good First ImpressionHave you ever met someone and walked away with fool or loser in mind? Are you afraid of being that someone and having others not like or understand you? Happily, you can get rid of these
39、worries and fears by learning some effective skills on how to make a great and lasting first impression. Lets get started.Talk about your interests and hobbies. 31 . It is always a great conversation starter! Ask if they like a specific band or singer. The more you have in common, the easier it will
40、 be to carry on the conversation. Smile. Especially when first meeting someone. Its not necessary to show your teeth, just a meaningful grin(露齿而笑) will do. 32 , or people will feel youre being fake or that you dont like them.33 . Stay focused on the person you are speaking with and certainly not on
41、anything else to avoid them feeling unappreciated and unwanted. Often if the person has an eye problem, like an eye that turns in, youre put off by this. Instead, focus on the persons nose or mouth.Have a sense of humor. Born funny people are just themselves and the humor shows. Dont worry if you ar
42、e not a born funny person. 34 . Dont keep serious all the time while you are talking to a new friend.Be yourself. Dont pretend to be someone youre not, or you are stuck with that label forever. Be yourself. That may be what everyone says but it is entirely true! 35 . If somebody finds out you have b
43、een lying to him or her, they will be very hurt and it will be hard for them to forgive you easily.A. Appreciate othersB. Make eye contact.C. Never lie to anybody about yourself and always be honest.D. Keep smiling when you are talking to a new friend.E. People who try to be funny can be funny if th
44、ey try hard.F. Be careful not to change from a smile to a straight face too quicklyG. Ask the other person about what their hobbies are第三部分 英语知识运用 （共三节，满分60分）第一节 完型填空（共20小题，第小题1.5分，满分30分）A girl complained to her father about her hard life. She didnt know what she could do and wanted to 36 She was ti
45、red of fighting and fighting. One problem had been settled, but 37 appeared.Her father, a cook, took her into the 38 . He poured water into three pots and boiled it. After the water came to a boil, he put some 39 in the first pot, eggs in the second and coffee in the last. He waited for them for a f
46、ew minutes 40 any words.The girl closed her mouth and waited, impatient and 41 by what her father was doing. After about 20 minutes, her father 42 the stove, took out the carrots and put them in a bowl. He took the eggs and put them in another bowl. After that he 43 the coffee into a cup. Turning ba
47、ck to his 44 , he asked, “Sweetheart, what do you see?”“Carrots, eggs and coffee,” she replied.Her father asked her to 45 the carrots. She did and felt that the carrots were 46 . 47 he asked her to take the eggs and break them. After peeling them, she felt the eggs were hard.Last, her father asked her to smell the coffee.She asked, “What does this 48 , Father?”He 49 that each of the things had felt t