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1、湖北省部分重点中学2016-2017学年度下学期高一期末考试英 语 试 卷第I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. Why cant the woman go to the post office?A. It isnt open today.B. She doesnt have enough time C. The man cant give her d
2、irections.2. How does the woman feel about her weekend?A. Very pleasing. B. Somewhat boring.C. Extremely disappointing. 3. What does the man want to buy?A. A bike. B. A lock. C. A camera.4. How does the man advise the woman to invite guests?A. In person. B. By post. C. Online.5. What is the woman mo
3、st concerned about?A. Spending less money B. Buying unusual flower. C. Getting something conveniently.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置。听完每段对话或独白前，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秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the woman recommend?A. Vi
4、siting many museums. B. Buying a one-week subway pass.C. Waiting in line for subway tickets.7. Why is the woman surprised that the man studied art history? A. He works in a bank. B. She studied art history as well. C. He doesnt make art very often.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where did the man fly?A. Seattle.
5、B. Phoenix.C. New Orleans.9. What does the woman think of the customer service?A. A little annoying. B. Pretty satisfying C. Very worrying.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why does the man congratulate the woman?A. She got a new job. B. She bought a new car.C. She passed her driving test.11. On what day does th
6、e conversation take place?A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday.C. On Friday.12. What does the woman care about most?A. Her cars price. B. Her cars safetyC. Her cars appearance.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What did the man drink before the meeting?A. Tea B. Water C. Coffee.14. Who is probably the man?A. A bankerB. A
7、 lawyer.C. An agent. 15. When did the man start his own company?A. Last week.B. Last month.C. Last year.16. When will the woman call the man?A. By the end of next week. B. After she calls his family and friends.C. After she talks with the senior officer.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How long is the library
8、open on weekends?A. For 4 hours.B. For 10 hours.C. For 12hours.18. What time do the library meetings end?A. At 10:00 a.m.B. At 10:30 a. m.C. At 11:00 a.m.19. When will students be able to check out electronic books?A. Immediately.B. Before winter break.C. In the spring term.20. What does the speaker
9、 talk about in the end?A. Inviting applications for a job. B. Using the reservation system C. Doing research in the library.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Hearst CastleHearst Castle is a palatial park on the central California coast and
10、 a National Historic LandmarkIt was designed by architect Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947In 1957 , the Hearst Corporation donated the fortune to the state of CaliforniaSince that time it has been maintained as a state historic park where the estate and its considerable
11、collection of art and antiques are open for public toursDespite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per yearGuided ToursThere are several tours which highlight various parts of the castle and gardensTour One is recommended for first time visitorIt n
12、ow includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the DreamTour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main houses upper floors, Mr. Hearsts private suite, the libraries, and the kitchenTour Three looks at the Castles North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del MonteTour Four features the impressi
13、ve gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden TerraceThe evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearsts own visitors might haveTicket PricesHearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Di
14、scoverFree day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehiclesTOURSADULTAges 6 17Experience Tour$24$12Tours 2, 3 or 4$ 24$ 12Evening tour$30$15* Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adultReservation InformationWhile tickets may be purchas
15、ed at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations are strongly recommended and may be reserved online now or by calling 1 - 800 - 444 - 4445, see below for timesReservation Call Center HoursDatesMonday-FridaySaturday-SundayMarch-September8AM to 6PM8AM to 6PMOctober-February9AM to 5PM9AM to 3P
16、MVisit www. Hearstcastle.org for more information21Which tour will you choose if you are quite interested in wine ?ATour Four BTour One CTour Two DTour Three 22If a young couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?A75 B36 C60 D48 23Which of the following i
17、s the available time to book tickets by phone?AAt 6 PM on Saturday in October BAt 8 AM on Monday in February CAt 9 AM on Sunday in March DAt 7 PM on Friday in September BIn the past decade the popularity of rock climbing has greatly increased, and so has the number of injuries. It has been estimated
18、 that rock climbing is now enjoyed by more than 9 million people in the US each year. Study findings revealed a 65% increase in the number of patients that were treated in US emergency departments for rock climbing-related injuries between 1991 and 2012.The study, published in the online issue of th
19、e American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found that about 40,000 patients were treated in US emergency departments for rock climbing-related injuries between 1991 and 2012. The most common types of rock climbing related injuries were fractures(骨折) and sprains （扭伤）.The ankle was the most common bod
20、y part to be injured (40%). Climbers in the study ranged in age from 2 to 74, with an average age of 26. The study also found that women took up a quarter of the injuries.Falls were the primary reason for injury with over three-quarters of the injuries occurring as the result of a fall. The severity
21、 of fall-related injuries had a lot to do with the height of the fall. Patients who were injured after falling from a height over 20 feet were 10 times more likely to be treated than patients who were injured falling from 20 feet or lower.“We found that the climbers who fell from heights higher than
22、 20 feet took up 70 percent of the patients treated for a rock climbing-related injury,” explained the study author Lara McKenzie, PhD, director at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Hospital. “This trend, combined with the fact that rock climbers have a higher hospitalization r
23、ate than other sports and recreational injuries, demonstrates the need to increase injury prevention efforts for climbers.”24If you are a climber ,which part of your body is most likely to get injured ?A. The hand B. The arm C. The knee D. The ankle 25How many women climbers in American got injured
24、while climbing a rock between 1991 and 2012 ？A. About 10,000 B .About 40,000 C. About 30,000 D. About 20,000 26The severity of climbers fall-related injures is mainly related to _.A. the height of the fall. B. the climbers age.C. the climbers health condition D. the climbers climbing experience.27 .
25、The underlined word “demonstrates” in the last paragraph can be replaced by _.A. describes B. denies C. proves D. prevents CIf a sitcom(情景喜剧) that lasts for l0 years is considered popular, then surely one that still arouses emotions after 20 must be considered a classic. Friends first aired in the U
26、S in 1994, telling about six young men and women in New YorkSince then, its become one of the most famous titles in the sitcom style, aired in over 100 countries and regions in the world.The show is typical among those who grew up in the 1990s because it explores basic yet important themes like frie
27、ndship, struggling to survive in a big city, and finding independence and identity, all of which are still relevant to young audiences today.Against the background of the Internet age, IT staff who were once marginalized(排斥) and laughed at have been brought back to life due to the popularity of hit
28、show The Big Bang Theory, in which four talents lacking normal social skills make an attempt at living on a college campus.At the same time, Gossip Girl, describing a young cast of New Yorkers born with silver spoons in their mouths, showing the difficulties upper-class adolescents experience. The p
29、lays fashion and mature subject matter allowed it to draw the interest of both teenagers and adults.Although these typical TV shows cover a wide timeline and a variety of themes, they all have a universal topic. Why are they still appealing? It remains to be found out.28Why is the sitcom Friends typ
30、ical among young people in the 1990s?A. Because it addresses the subjects faced by the youth.B. Because it is a breakthrough in the producing style.C. Because it is the most influential sitcom of all time.D. Because it predicts the future of the young at that time.29What can we learn about The Big B
31、ang Theory?A. It is set in the time before the Internet came into being.B. It improves the conditions of the people in IT.C. It arouses peoples enthusiasm for computers.D. It is about four talents who are good at everything.30According to the passage, Gossip Girl .A. describes the life of ordinary g
32、irlsB. describes the hardships of upper-class peopleC. attracts people of all agesD. shows eye-catching style and adult subject31What will the author most probably talk about next?A. The emotional response among audience.B. The introduction to other hit sitcoms.C. The further information about the p
33、lot.D. The analysis of the reasons for the appeal.DScientists have discovered a special biological behavior in dolphins（海豚） that could lead to a treatment for late-onset diabetes（晚发的糖尿病） in humans. Studies on dolphins found that healthy dolphins switch into a diabetic-like state overnight when they
34、are not feeding, but return to normal when they eat the following morning.The extraordinary finding has led scientists to suggest that dolphins have“genetic switch” that allows them to imitate diabetes while they are not feeding for a night, without suffering any ill effect.If researchers can identi
35、fy a similar genetic pathway in human, they may be able to develop drugs to effectively switch off diabetes. Some 2.2 million people in Britain have type 2 (or late-onset) diabetes, a figure that is expected to reach 4 million by 2025 as a consequence of rising levels of obesity（肥胖）.The tissues of p
36、eople with type 2 diabetes have become resistant to insulin（胰岛素）so they lose the ability to control sugar levels in their blood. The condition can damage the heart, eyes, kidneys（肾脏） and nerves and contribute to 5% of all deaths, according to the World Healthy Organization.Dolphins appear to imitate
37、 diabetes to keep high levels of blood sugar when food is rare. Like humans, dolphins need some sugar in their blood for their brains to function normally. Venn-Watsons team analyzed 1,000 blood samples（样本） from 52 dolphins while they didnt eat anything overnight and fed in the morning. At night tim
38、e, the dolphins metabolism（新陈代谢）changed greatly and showed similar characteristics to that seen in people with type 2 diabetes.“It is our hope that this discovery can lead to new ways to prevent, treat and maybe even cure diabetes in humans,” said Stephanie Venn-Watson, director of clinical research
39、 at the National Marine Foundation in San Diego.32Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Dolphins should be fed regularly to avoid diabetes.B. Humans get some idea of treating diabetes from dolphins.C. Dolphins can switch into a diabetic-like state overnight.D. Humans can suffer the same disease as d
40、olphins.33The key to applying the finding to curing human diabetes lies in _.A. analyzing more blood samples from hungry dolphinsB. producing insulin in a larger amountC. developing drugs from healthy dolphinsD. identifying a similar genetic pathway in human34 Which of the following statements is TR
41、UE according to the passage?A. Dolphins imitate diabetes to avoid a high blood sugar level.B. Scientists have found a similar genetic switch in humans.C. More British people will suffer type 2 diabetes due to obesity.D. 2.2 million people with type 2 diabetes die in Britain every year.35What will ha
42、ppen to dolphins if not fed for a night according to Venn-Watson?A. They keep high levels of blood sugar. B. Their metabolism breaks down. C. They become resistant to insulin. D. Their heart and kidneys are damaged. 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Going to college is a ne
43、w experience full of excitement of the unknown. Socialization is a big thing for college students and it is common to feel a little uncomfortable going into a situation where everyone is a stranger. You may probably miss your friends from high school. 36_ College is a great opportunity to make new l
44、ifelong friends. The question is: how?Get to know your roommate.You may find you have lots of things in common with your roommate, but even if you are completely different from each other, with a little effort and understanding the two of you may become best friends. 37_If you leave your door open,
45、this shows that you welcome visitors. As a result people will naturally stop in and say hello. Closed doors are not likely to bring many visitors and those who stay locked up in their rooms may give others the impression of being cold. Other students will be less likely to stop in and build a new fr
46、iendship.Join clubs or organizations.Getting involved in organized societies is a great way to meet new people. 38 _ By staying active in college groups such as clubs and organizations you can meet lots of people with whom you share common interests.Talk to classmates.39 _ Starting conversations in
47、class is a great opportunity to meet people who are interested in the same kind of studies as you are. Short friendly discussions can build lifelong friendships.Try out for a sport.If you re athletic, trying out for a sport will do for you the same thing that joining a club will do. 40_ .A. Trying actively to find new friends can help ease the feelings of being lonely.B. Close the door to keep away from theft.C. Hang a welcome sign on your dorm room.D. It also helps you