眉山中学2017级高二下期半期考试
英语
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l0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 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. In a store. B. In a classroom. C. At a hotel.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22 .5分）
听下面5段对话或独自。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 girls.
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10至l2题。
l0. Who is making the telephone call?
A. Thomas Brothers. B. Mike Landon. C. Jack Cooper.
11. What relation is the woman to Mr. Cooper?
A. His wife. B. His boss. C. His secretary.
12. What is the message about?
A. A meeting. B. A visit to France. C. The date for a trip.
听第9段材料，回答第13至l6题。
13. Who could the man speaker most probably be?
A. A person who saw the accident. B. The driver of the lorry.
C. A police officer.
14. What was Mrs. Franks doing when the accident took place?
A. Walking along Churchill Avenue. B. Getting ready to cross the road.
C. Standing outside a bank.
15. When did the accident happen?
A. At about 8:00 am. B. At about 9:00 am. C. At about l0:00 am.
16. How did the accident happen?
A. A lorry hit a car. B. A car ran into a lorry.
C. A bank clerk rushed into the street.
听第l0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 school 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.
20. When are the visitors expected to ask questions?
A. During the lunch hour. B. After the welcome speech.
C. Before the tour of the labs.
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。
A
Mini Book Excerpts
Biography
When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it… The townspeople never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.
J. D. Salinger：A Life by Kenneth Slawenski（Random House,$27）
Mystery
“You’re a smart boy. Benny’s death was no accident, and you’re the only one who saw it happen. Do you think the murderer should get away with it ?” The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again.
A thought suddenly occurred to Annika, “Did you.. You recognized the man in the car, didn’t you?”
The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers, “Maybe,” he said quitely.
Red Wolf by Liza Marklund（Atria Books, $25. 99）
Short Stories
She wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class: Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they don’t want to be. Some mothers suffer so their daughters won’t. Some mothers love so their daughters won’t.
You Are Free by Danzy Senna （Riverhead Books,$15）
Humor
Do your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Times’s “amusement cycling”is the most fun you can have, legally, in the United States right now. Why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can spend less than half of that within a day’s drive of most cities?
Happy And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle（Ecco,$14. 99）
21. If the readers want to know about the life of Salinger, they should buy the book published by________.
A. Ecco B. Atria Books
C. Riverhead Books D. Random House
22. The book Happy And Other Bad Thoughts is intended for__________.
A. young children B. Disney World workers
C. middle school teachers D. parents with young children
23. Which book describes women with characters of their own?
A. Happy And Other Bad Thoughts B. J. D. Salinger:A Life
C. You Are Free D. Red Wolf
24. After finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn that________.
A. the boy helped arrest the murderer
B. Benny died of an accident
C. the murderer got away with the crime
D. Annika carried out the crime
B
One day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem — inability to read.
In the library, I found my way into the “Children’s Room.” I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.
There on the book’s cover was a beagle which looked like my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.
Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.
My mother’s call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.
I never told my mother about my amazing experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.
25. The author’s mother told him to borrow a book in order to_____.
A. encourage him to do more walking
B. let him spend a meaningful summer
C. help cure him of his reading problem
D. make him learn more about weapons
26. The book caught the author’s eye because_____.
A. it contained pretty pictures of animals
B. it reminded him of his own dog
C. he found its title easy to understand
D. he liked children’s stories very much
27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. The author has become a successful writer.
B. The author’s mother read the same book.
C. The author’s mother rewarded him with books.
D. The author has had happy summers ever since.
28. Which one could be the best title of the passage?
A. The Charm of a Book B. Mum’s Strict Order
C. Reunion with My Beagle D. My Passion for Reading
C
From the very beginning of school we make books and reading a constant source of possible failure and public humiliation. When children are little we make them read aloud, before the teacher and other children, so that we can be sure they “know” all the words they are reading. This means that when they don’t know a word, they are going to make a mistake, right in front of everyone. After having taught fifth-grade classes for four years, I decided to try at all costs to rid them of their fear and dislike of books, and to get them to read oftener and more adventurously.
One day soon after school had started, I said to them, “Now I’m going to say something about reading that you have probably never heard a teacher say before. I would like you to read a lot of books this year, but I want you to read them only for pleasure. I am not going to ask you questions to find out whether you understand the books or not. If you understand enough of a book to enjoy it and want to go on reading it, that’s enough for me. Also I’m not going to ask you what words mean."
The children sat surprised and silent. Was this a teacher talking? One girl, who had just come to us from a school where she had had a very hard time, looked at me steadily for a long time after I had finished. Then, still looking at me, she said slowly and seriously, "Mr Holt, do you really mean that?" I said just as seriously, “I mean every word of it."
During the spring she really astonished me. One day, she was reading at her desk. From a glimpse of the illustrations I thought I knew what the book was. I said to myself, “It can’t be,” and went to take a closer look. Sure enough, she was reading Moby Dick , in the edition with woodcuts. I said, “Don’t you find parts of it rather heavy going?” She answered, "Oh, sure, but I just skip over those parts and go on to the next good part."
This is exactly what reading should be and in school so seldom is, an exciting, joyous adventure. Find something, dive into it, take the good parts, skip the bad parts, get what you can out of it, go on to something else. How different is our mean-spirited, picky insistence that every child get every last little scrap of “understanding” that can be dug out of a book.
29. According to the passage, children’s fear and dislike of books may result
from________.
A. reading little and thinking little B. reading often and adventurously
C. being made to read too much D. being made to read aloud before others
30. Upon hearing the teacher’s talk, the children probably felt that________.
A. it sounded stupid
B. it was not surprising at all
C. it sounded too good to be true
D. it was no different from other teachers' talk
31. Which of the following statements about the girl is TRUE according to the passage?
A. She skipped over those easy parts while reading.
B. She had a hard time finishing the required reading tasks.
C. She learned to appreciate some parts of the difficult books.
D. She turned out to be a top student after coming to this school.
D
As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remember less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.
In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.
In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder (文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remember the folder location better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called "transactive memory (交互记忆)".
According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn't mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.
32. The passage begins with two questions to ______.
A. introduce the main topic B. show the author's attitude
C. describe how to use the Internet. D. explain how to store information
33. What can we learn about the first experiment?
A. Sparrow's team typed the information into a computer.
B. The two groups remembered the information equally well.
C. The first group did not try to remember the formation.
D. The second group did not understand the information.
34. In transactive memory, people ______.
A. keep the information in mind
B. change the quantity of information
C. organize information like a computer
D. remember how to find the information
35. What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow's research?
A. We are using memory differently.
B. We are becoming more intelligent.
C. We have poorer memories than before.
D. We need a better way to access information.
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。
Q&A
Question: I have recently got an important position in my company. One of my new tasks is to make monthly progress reports on my department in front of other senior officials. During my first meeting, I presented and then waited to be questioned. 36 My first reaction was to answer defensively. Later, I realized that I shouldn’t have felt that way. But how can I keep cool and effectively answer questions in this kind of situation?
Answer: Congratuations on your new position! Presenting in front of your coworkers is a hard task in itself, and it comes much more difficult when a question-and-answer period is required. Question-and-answer periods are a great way to clarify the message and strengthen key points. 37 .
● 38
When a person is asking a question, show interest and a desire to understand
the question by listening and asking for clarification.
●Buy time.
When facing a hard question, most people can’t give an answer immediately. Buy time by repeating the question in your own words. 39 These techniques allow you to quickly organize your thoughts as well as to
make sure you will be correctly answering the question.
●Suggest a private meeting.
A one-on-one meeting is a calmer setting than speaking in front of your coworkers. 40
A. Show your true interest.
B. Repeat the question with respect.
C. Some ideas can be quite concrete.
D.There were many difficult questions.
E. It can also be more effective in exchanging ideas.
F. You many also ask for clarification on the question.
G. Here are some ideas that can help you prepare for your next meeting.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 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。
I often read of incidents of misunderstanding or conflict. I felt 41 . Why do these people create mistrust and problems, especially with those from other 42 ?
I was growing up in Kuala Lumpur in the early 1960s, 43 children from different races and religions played and studied 44 in harmony. At that time my family lived a stone's 45 from Ismail's. And no one was bothered that Ismail was a Malay Muslim and I was an Indian Hindu—we just 46 our differences. Perhaps，because our elders had not filled our heads with unnecessary advice, with good 47 or otherwise.
We were nine when we became friends. During the school holidays, we 'd 48 the countryside on our bicycles, hoping to 49 the unexpected. At times Ismail would accompany my family as we made a rare shopping trip to town. We would be glad of his 50 .
When I was twelve, my family moved to Johor. Ismail's family later returned to their village, and I 51 touch with him.
One spring afternoon in 1983, I stopped a taxi in Kuala Lumpur. I 52 my destination. The driver heard my 53 but did not move off. Instead, he looked 54 at me. “Raddar?" he said, using my childhood nickname. I was astonished at being so 55 called. Unexpectedly! It was Ismail! Even after twenty 56 we still recognized each other. Grasping his shoulder, I felt a true affection, something 57 to describe.
If we can allow our children to be 58 without prejudice, they'll build friendships with people, regardless of race or religion, who will be 59 their side through thick and thin. On such friendships are societies built and 60 we can truly be, as William Shakespeare once wrote, “We happy few. We band of brothers".
41.
A.
interested
B.
pleased
C.
puzzled
D. excited
42.
A.
parties
B.
cities
C.
villages
D. races
43.
A.
why
B.
which
C.
how
D. when
44.
A.
together
B.
around
C.
alone
D. apart
45.
A.
drop
B.
throw
C.
move
D. roll
46.
A.
refused
B.
made
C.
sought
D. accepted
47.
A.
pleasure
B.
intention
C.
care
D. ease
48.
A.
explore
B.
search
C.
discover
D. desert
49.
A.
get through
B.
deal with
C.
come across
D. take away
50.
A.
arrival
B.
choice
C.
effort
D. company
51.
A.
lost
B.
gained
C.
developed
D. missed
52.
A.
expressed
B.
ordered
C.
decided
D. chose
53.
A.
attempts anxiously
B.
instructions
C.
opinions
D. arrangements
D. fixedly
54.
A.
B.
carelessly
C.
disappointedly
55.
A.
familiarly
B.
strangely
C.
fully
D. coldly
56.
A.
seconds
B.
months
C.
years
D. days
57.
A.
possible
B.
funny
C.
hard
D. clear
58.
A.
them
B.
themselves
C.
us
D. ourselves
59.
A.
from
B.
by
otherwise
C.
with
D. against
60.
A.
still
B.
C.
then
D. instead
第Ⅱ卷（共35分）
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
When I was eight, Alex came to our school, 61 parents divorced. His clothes and hairstyle 62 (be) old-fashioned. Some of the children teased him about these things, but I didn't, because I felt sorry 63 him.
One day a group of us had a game of football on 64 way to school. One of the 65 (old) boys pushed me and I fell over and 66 (tear) my jeans so badly that I had to go home 67 (change). I arrived very late for school. I expected 68 (scold) for it, but nothing happened.
After class, the teacher talked about the incident and told me to be careful in the future. I asked how he knew about it. He said, "Alex told me what happened and gave me a detailed 69 (describe) of it."
That afternoon I walked home with Alex and thanked him for what he had done. 70 people said about Alex, I knew he was a true friend.
第四部分 写作（共两节， 满分35分）
第二节 短文改错 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每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（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词作斜线（\）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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
My classmate, Joseph, is at present in hospital with a breaking leg. He was walking to school the other day while a bicycle run right into him. He never watches where he is going, so he often gets into the trouble. But he is having a nice time there. He has a comfortable room, patiently nurses, and a great deal of time to read. Some friends of hers go to see him every day, and they bring him lots of good book and fresh fruit. He is not losing any time from school because he is busy study what he has missed in class. The doctor says he is recovering fast than expected and will be out of hospital a few weeks.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom上个月来到北京学习。七月份你将去北京参加暑假中学生英语演讲比赛（speech contest），你在资料搜集、语言运用、等方面遇到了困难并觉得赛前很紧张，。请根据以下要点给Tom写一封电子邮件：
1.询问Tom的生活和学习情况；
2.谈谈你的困难并请Tom帮忙；
3.告诉Tom你打算赛后去看他。
注意：1.词数：120字左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
答案
听力： BBABC ACAAB CACCB BCBCA
阅读理解：DDCA CBAA DCC ACDA
七选五：
完形填空：CDDAB DBACD AABDA DCBBC
语法填空：
改错：
作文：
Dear Tom,
It’s a month since you studied in Beijing. How is everything going with you? I am really happy to spend such an unforgettable experience with you here.
I am going to take part in an English speech contest for middle school students in July this summer. I think the chance is of great importance for me. To have a very good performance, I am making preparations for it. However, I still have some trouble in collecting useful materials. Meanwhile,I find it hard to use English properly. I would appreciate it if you could offer me a hand. I also hope that the great effort I am making will pay off.
You know, I have been missing you since you left, so I hope to see you in Beijing after the English contest. I can’t wait to see you again!
Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua
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