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1、福建省三明市第一中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期中试题（时间：120分钟；满分：100分）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. What will Dorothy do on the weekend? A. Go out with her friend.B. Work on her paper.C. Make some plans.2. What
2、was the normal price of the T-shirt? A. $15.B. $30. C. $50.3. What has the woman decided to do on Sunday afternoon? A. To attend a wedding.B. To visit an exhibition.C. To meet a friend.4. When does the bank close on Saturday? A. At l:00 pm.B. At 3: 00 pm.C. At 4: 00 pm.5. Where are the speakers? A.
3、In a store.B. In a classroom.C. At a hotel.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、7题。6. What do we know about Nora? A. She prefers a room of her own. B. She likes to work with other girl
4、s. C. She lives near the city center.7. What is good about the flat? A. It has a large sitting room.B. It has good furniture.C. It has a big kitchen.听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。8. Where has Barbara been? A. Milan.B. Florence.C. Rome.9. What has Barbara got in her suitcase? A. Shoes.B. Stones.C. Books.听第8段材料，回答第
5、10至12题。10. Who is making the telephone call?A. Thomas Brothers.B. Mike Landon.C. Jack Cooper.11. Whats the relationship between Mr. Cooper and the woman ? A. CopartnersB. Husband and wifeC. Boss and secretary.12. What is the message about? A. A meeting.B. A visit to France.C. The date for a trip.听第9
6、段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the man like about biking?A. It will be easy to get around.B. Its a healthy activity.C. Its safe.14. When does the school start? A. In one day.B. In three days.C. In three weeks.15. What does the woman suggest?A. Walking everywhere.B. Getting a car. C. Moving closer.16. W
7、ho might the speakers be? A. Bus drivers.B. Bike sellers.C. University students.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the talk mainly about? A. The history of the school. B. The courses for the term. C. The plan for the day.18. Where can the visitors learn about the subjects for new students? A. In the scho
8、ol hall.B. In the science labs.C. In the classrooms.19. What can students do in the practical areas?A. Take science courses.B. Enjoy excellent meals. C. Attend workshops (研讨会).20. When are the visitors expected to ask questions?A. During the lunch hour.B. After the welcome speech.C. Before the tour
9、of the labs.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分25分)第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。 AMost people visit Niagara Falls to see the amazing waterfalls. But after paying a visit to it last year, I found that the nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake is really worth a visit. Here are my reasons.Its a good pla
10、ce of wine lovers. Niagara-on-the-Lake is home to many wineries, which produce quality wine. So if you love tasting wine, take a tour there. The area is known for its ice wine; 80% of the worlds supply of this delicious dessert wine comes from these wineries. There are a number of companies there th
11、at offer winery tour packages. Compare them to find a tour youll enjoy!Its a good place to enjoy art. The Niagara Pumphouse Art Centre is home to classes, workshops and exhibitions in the area. The Pumphouse building exhibits the works of local artists and also offers quality art education opportuni
12、ties.There you can take part in various festivals. The Shaw Festival, founded in 1962, takes place in the area from April to October of each year. The Shaw Festival is one of Canadas biggest theater festivals, drawing people from all over the world. In nearby Stratford, the Stratford Shakespeare Fes
13、tival runs from April to November and displays the works of William Shakespeare. The Stratford Festival, which was founded in 1953, is another one of Caradays biggest arts festivals; it also draws international tourists, especially from Britain and America.Its a good place to enjoy fresh air. There
14、are many opportunities for hiking and biking around Niagara-on-the-Lake, particularly along the Niagara Parkway. The Niagara Parkway is a scenic road that runs from Fort Erie, through the Niagara Falls area to Niagara-on-the-lake.Now you can see its really worth a visit.21. What can we know about Ni
15、agara-on-the-lake from Paragraph 2?A. It has the worlds largest winery.B. It has the most wineries in the world.C. It is most famous for its winery tours.D. It provides most of the worlds ice wine.22. What do we know about the Stratford Festival?A. It runs from April to October each year.B. It sells
16、 the works of William Shakespeare.C. It is one of Canadas biggest theater festivals.D. It is popular especially with the British and Americans.23. What is implied about the Niagara Parkway?A. It isnt a very long road.B. It ends at the Niagara Falls.C. It is good for physical activities.D. It is wide
17、 enough for cars to run on it.24. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why Niagara-on-the-lake is worth a visit.B. How the writer visited Niagara-on-the-lake.C. When is the best time to visit Niagara Falls.D. What makes Niagara Falls a popular destination.BIf you see traveler Lara Millers page, it is
18、 hard not to be amazed by the photos posted there. But what sets her photos apart from others is the unbelievable story behind the pictures. The Australian was on an degenerative (退化的) eye condition when she was 18 years old. She is going blind. However, instead of letting that hold her back, she ha
19、s decided to see as much of the world as possible before its too late.She has so far visited 19 countries with her husband, seizing all the moments that caught her attention. “I take the photos that not only inspire me, but also dont hurt my eyes with harsh (刺眼的) light,” she said. “I catch the scene
20、s that make me feel something or that tell a story. I love autumn, winter, doors, cafe scenes, animals, interesting clouds and farms.”The pair travel at a slow pace, which allows Lara to adjust to new locations and become confident and familiar with the surroundings. She rests every few days, so she
21、 doesnt get too exhausted. Her husband is always on hand to guide her when she walks with a stick. “Traveling slower is not only beneficial to my health, but it also enriches our experiences by allowing time to find special moments for photography (摄影), connect with people and animals and experience
22、 daily life,” she said.Recently, with the help of Internet, her husband is able to work remotely around their travels, and Lara has managed to bring out a book of her pictures. She recommended to the people eager to travel, “Start small if you need to, take a month off and explore a new country.”The
23、 pair are now based in Australia but move around every month or so for work, fun, family and house-sitting. They are determined to enjoy every moment to the fullest.25. How is Lara Miller different from other travelers?A. She has been to up to 19 countries.B. She posted many pictures on the Internet
24、.C. She caught the moments drawing her attention. D. She visited the world with her eyes going blind.26. Whats the benefit that her slow visit brings her?A. Curing her eye problems.B. Protecting her eyes from harsh light.C. Getting more inspiration for her photos.D. Experiencing daily life in differ
25、ent cultures.27. What can we know from the last two paragraphs?A. The husband quit his job to accompany her.B. Lara published an album to encourage people to travel.C. The couple have settled down and wont travel any more.D. The couple will change their way of life in the near future.28. Whats the b
26、est title for this passage?A. Enjoying life to the fullestB. Finding beauty in your lifeC.Traveling round all your lifeD. Being blind in travellingCThe phone rang. It was the president of the board (董事会). Three months ago I gave up my job from that board; it wasnt a good fit for me. The job had disc
27、ouraged me and eaten up more time than I expected when I joined.“Good morning. How are you?” His cheeriness(兴高采烈) put me on guard. Something was up. “Janet is stepping down as chair person of the public relations committee (委员会) and I was hoping you would be willing to take her place. It requires, y
28、ou know, writing letters and improving talking points for speaking to groups and since youve done a lot of public speaking and you write”“No. No. Im sorry I cant do it.”Wow! Id said that?After a few polite words and best wishes for him to find a new committee chair, we said goodbye.I poured a cup of
29、 coffee and sat at the kitchen table to watch a blue bird fighting with other birds for space at the feeders.I felt light, free, amazed at myself. Id just said “No” with no explanation. I gave him no opening for discussion. No excuses about other responsibilities, problems, not being up to the chall
30、enge. Not even, “Ill think about it,” while gathering the courage to call back and say no. Just “No”. And surprisingly, I didnt feel guilty (内疚的) about it. I could have done the job. My calendar (日程表) had lots of space. I had experience in both writing and public speaking.But I was done with that. A
31、fter more than twenty years in the library board, I needed my life back. Now retired, I dreamed of more time to focus on writing a novel, and experience other new things.29. What did the author imagine when he got the call?A. It was from a stranger.B. Some good news was coming.C. It would be a long
32、call.D. It might be something unpleasant.30. Why did the president want the author to go back to work?A. He could help Janet.B. He could improve his writing.C. He could fill a position.D. He could offer the board advice.31. How did the author feel after the call?A. Relaxed B. ConfidentC. AshamedD. D
33、isappointed32. How is the authors life now?A. Its stress-free.B. Its challenging.C. Its very busy.D. Its full of surprises.DOnce humans reach their adult height, theres very little anyone can do to make him/her taller. However, astronauts can gain several inches during long stays in space. But recen
34、t research shows theres a catchas soon as they return to the Earth they not only lose that height, but also have back problems.Researchers examined six NASA astronauts, each of whom spent between four and seven months on the International Space Station. Before liftoff, each astronaut had an exam of
35、their spine(脊柱). Upon their return they were examined two more times.The exams showed that while in space, the muscle supporting their spines atrophied (萎缩), decreasing by an average of 19 percent. The astronauts also “grew” an average of about two inches because of this “spinal unloading”. But that
36、 height soon disappeared as they readjusted (重新适应) to the weight of their bodies back on the Earth. About 70 percent of astronauts suffered spine discomfort after only a few days in space. It was thought that the pain was caused by the swelling(增大) of spinal discs(椎间盘) when the weight of the body wa
37、s lifted, but the MRI scans (核磁共振检查) show no evidence of such swelling.Lewis Dartnell, an astrobiologist at the University of Westminster says that this new research shows one of the weak links (环节) in plans to visit Marsthe human body. Having extreme back pain when arriving at the Red Planet after
38、two years in space could prove deadly. “Youre just fine to take photos of you footprints and plant some flags on the moon,” he said, “When you get to Mars, the chances are that you might fall off the ladder when you climb out of the spacecraft. It might be much more serious than a joke.”Astronauts m
39、ay be able to deal with some of the changes through exercises. Yoga could also be useful to help reduce the problems. But more tests are needed to figure out which exercises could help protect astronauts.33. What does the underlined word “catch” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Idea.B. Plan.C. Proble
40、m.D. Argument.34. According to the passage, why can astronauts become taller in space? A. Because their muscle decreased in size.B. Because their spines loads became lighter.C. Because their spinal discs seriously swelled.D. Because the weight of their bodies increased.35. What can be inferred from
41、Lewis Dartnells words?A. Astronauts once fell off the ladder on Mars.B. Human beings cant stay on the moon for long.C. People should not laugh at astronauts mistakes.D. Astronauts have to plant some flags on the moon.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。For most teens, bedt
42、ime is just a childhood memory. Keep in mind the risks that come along with a lack of shut-eye; dont wait to reintroduce a bedtime, and be sure to pass along these five ways to get a better sleep.Dont stay up late to studyTeens are often found staying up late to study. Studies show sleep helps you u
43、nderstand and remember information. 36 If you think you badly need to study more, get up early and study in the morning instead. 37 Sleeping with your smart-phone nearby results in 21 minutes less sleep each night. If your phone is within easy reach, youll probably end up using it when you should be
44、 dreaming.Turn your phone on airplane mode (飞行模式)Even if your phone is out of reach, you may want to get up and check it when you hear it. Turn your phone on airplane mode. 38 Create a bedtime routine (常规) 39 Having a bedtime routine will cause your body to prepare for sleep around that time each ni
45、ght. Set a time you think is proper and stick to it.Use your desk for working and your bed for sleepingGetting into bed to do homework, read, or check your phone may make you feel good. 40 A. Bedtimes arent just for babies.B. Dont sleep right by your phone.C. Besides, sleeping by your phone may be b
46、ad for your health.D. But getting into bed should be a sign for sleep, not other activities.E. Your texts wont come until you turn airplane mode off in the morning.F. Thats why teens often get poor grades when they cannot get enough sleep.G. After all, your bed is likely one of the most comfortable
47、spaces in your home.第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节, 满分40分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Haus was a godsend to the Daluca family in Florida. When the dog arrived, their daughter Molly and he became best friends in no time. 41 Molly was around, Haus was always by her side. In fact, the family said his sweet 42 made him a “fan favorite” around the neighborhood.One day, Molly was in the backyard playing, and 43 , Haus was right by her side. Then, suddenly, Mollys grandma saw Haus jumping forward wildly at a(n) 44 snake.When the snake 45