大庆铁人中学高2017学年上学期 期中考试
英语试题
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试题说明：1、本试题满分 150 分，答题时间 120 分钟。
2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。
第Ⅰ卷
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams
Author: Stephen King
US author Stephen King is well-known for creating contemporary horror, supernatural fiction and science fiction stories. His latest book delivers a generous collection of stories with hidden connections. The master storyteller also includes insight into why and how he came to write them.
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
Author: Rick Riordan
A troubled kid named Magnus Chase has lived alone on the streets of Boston since his mother's mysterious death. His life changes when he meets Uncle Randolph, a man his mother warned him about. Randolph reveals that Chase is the son of a Norse god. Chase is then tasked with searching for a lost weapon to save the world from monsters.
Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living
Author: Jason Gay
There are always moments in our lives when we feel doomed（注定） to be imperfect. In this collection of humorous essays，Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay tells us that, when we mess things up，we should just give ourselves a break and celebrate the things we did right.
Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
Author: Randall Munroe
Have you ever been puzzled by complex terminology (术语）？ Has it prevented you from learning about science? This fascinating book provides simple explanations and line drawings to explain essential science concepts. The book's author is the man behind the popular science blog -- What If.
1. What do the first two books have in common?
A. They are both humorous. B. They are both science essays.
C. They are not about real life. D. They are both collections of stories
2. Whose book is your best choice when you feel dissatisfied with life?
A. Stephen King. B. Jason Gay. C. Rick Riordan. D. Randall Munroe.
3. What does Randall Munroe differ from the other authors?
A. He’s written a story about the son of Norse god.
B. He inspires readers to live a perfect life.
C. He is well-known for supernatural fictions.
D. He writes blog posts on popular science.
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 eyecatching 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.
4.What was advertising like in the Middle Ages?
A．Ad messages were shouted out in public places.
B．Merchants were employed to promote products.
C．Product information was included in books.
D．Ad signs were put up in towns.
5.What does the word "This" in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Working with ad agencies.
B. Including pictures in ads.
C. Selling goods in markets.
D. Advertising in newspapers.
6.The 18th century advertising was special in its________.
A．growing spending
B．attractive designs
C．advertising companies
D．printing materials
7.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
When I recently revealed to my friends, colleagues, and family members that I would be moving my family to Israel, the reactions were numerous and varied. Some people said it was an expected thing while others asked: Why now? What will you do?
For me, making the move to Israel is the fulfillment of a dream that has lasted for my 47 years of life. I have always known that Israel is my home. Over the years Israel has been in my heart, but I have found a number of reasons to put off making it my permanent residence: kids, the economy, education… you name an excuse, and at some point I have probably used it.
Truthfully, I believe that I was always just a little bit scared. And of course I still am, with the fear factor that is reported by the press surrounding the Israeli military and economy. However, it has come to the point when I have realized that for over 2000 years we have longed for this land, and that for 47 years I have denied the opportunity to make it my home. I am finally ready to fully grasp this opportunity.
Over the years, I have always loved visiting Israel. I have traveled there with my family, and enjoyed introducing thousands of travelers to the country. I have come to love all of these things about Israel as a tourist because I get to love my home. And as far as waiting for the “perfect” condition under which to make aliyah, I believe the time is now!
I have been asked many times if I am nervous about moving to Israel. Before I answer, I remember that we have overcome the Greeks, the Romans, the Russian killings, Hitler and the Holocaust(大屠杀)，and the armies of seven countries.
How can I not feel confident that I , and my family, will overcome any difficulties that may come our way? I am not worrying, complaining, crying, or fearing as I prepare to make aliyah. I am proud and excited to say that I am fulfilling a 47-year-old dream: I am going home.
8. What does the author want to say in the passage?
A. His dream is to come true after 47 years.
B. It is a dilemma for him to return to Israel.
C. He didn’t live a happy life in Israel.
D. It is a latest trend to fulfill everyone’s dream.
9. The author didn’t return to Israel before because_________.
A. his children mainly held him back
B. he failed to get determined
C. he didn’t save enough money
D. he hoped to finish his education
10. What does the underlined part “make aliyah” mean in the passage?
A. To return to Israel.
B. To make a decision.
C. To live happily.
D. To catch a chance.
11. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. the author will be happy to meet his relatives in Israel
B. Israel is a familiar word but a strange place for the author
C. the Israeli suffered a lot in the history
D. Israel is still a place between wars and chaos
D
Chinese students’ extremely neat handwritten compositions have aroused a heated debate among Internet users since photos of the compositions and a teacher’s picky remarks were published on Daily Mail Online.
“Can you believe this essay is handwritten? ” Daily Mail Online asked.
The website reported on the compositions that looked like they had been machine printed and on the teacher’s remarks at Hengshui High School in North China’s Hebei Province, one of China’s top 100 high schools. The teacher wrote, “not one stroke (笔画) more, not one stroke less” about some compositions that weren’t neatly written.
The story immediately aroused a heated debate among British Internet users and got 652 comments after it was published on Wednesday. Some British readers were amazed by the neat handwriting and attributed (归于)China’s growing development to this strict teaching method. A reader named Jim said, “This is another example of why China is rising to the top”, and his comment gained 72 supports. But some readers thought the too-picky method doesn’t make sense in helping students learn better English and suppresses（压制） students’ creativity.
Chinese Internet users also expressed different opinions after English newspapers, a user of China’s Twitter like Sina Weibo, posted the story along with its comments on Weibo on Thursday. Since then, the post has received 1, 479 comments. Sina Weibo user wenjinzetui said, “Beautiful handwriting proves an ability”, echoing an old Chinese saying that the style is the man. However, another Weibo user, honorificabilitus, said, “It’s meaningless to pursue that neat English handwriting, since learning language is for communicating, let alone English students don’t write that neatly. ”
There are also many Weibo users showing worry about this too-strict teaching method, as weibo user li-owl-stop said, “We should reflect the Chinese-style education, and it’s hard to imagine what would happen if all the schools in China adopted the teaching method at Hengshui High School. ”
12.What can be inferred from the last sentence in the third paragraph?
A. The teacher’s teaching method was very strict.
B. The student’s handwriting was too bad.
C. The teacher was too-picky.
D. The compositions were not printed by machine.
13. As for the Chinese students’ extremely neat handwriting, the British Internet users ________.
A. were amazed by it
B. thought it suppresses students’ creativity
C. had different views about it
D. thought it meaningless
14. What Sina Weibo user wenjinzetui said tells us that ________.
A. a person whose handwriting is beautiful must be an able man
B. one’s handwriting can reflect his or her certain ability in a way
C. a person whose handwriting is neat must be beautiful
D. the saying that the style is the man is out of date today
15. According to the weibo user li-owl-stop, what is the Chinese-style education?
A. The education using strictest teaching method.
B. The education stimulating students’ creativity.
C. The education for all the Chinese people.
D. The education like British education.
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。
Information Overload
In modern society，if we're trying to make a decision，we often have so much information that we get confused，and we don't know what to do．This state is known as information overload．（16） ______ It can cause stress，frustration and reduced productivity．But what can we do in the face of information overload？
•Plan for only one time each day to check e-mail，social messaging sites，Wechat，etc．Don't allow yourself to check multiple times，unless you truly are waiting for an important e-mail．（17） ______ And that eats up your valuable time before getting away．
•If you are suffering from too many electronic interruptions during the weekday，ask people to call or text you during work hours only if it's really an emergency．（18） ______
•Remind yourself that it's okay to not know everything．In fact，it's impossible to keep up with the pace of the information superhighway．The sooner you accept that，the happier you'll be．（19） ______ It is good to fall behind on the information that really isn't worth your attention．
•（20） ______ Set aside a regular time each week where you and other family members do not use any kind of electronic media technologies，including television．It could be something you do every weekend，or perhaps an hour or two every evening．
A．Just catch up with the happiest moment．
B．Know what's worth knowing and what isn't．
C．Each time you go online，you run the risk of being addicted to it．
D．Spend time with your family free from electronic products．
E．We need to find some effective ways to process the information．
F． Almost everyone suffers from it to some degree．
G．Otherwise they and you end up stealing time from your employer．
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共40小题：每小题1.5分，满分60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。
完形填空（1）
When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship (奖学金). Having been a straight-A ____21____, I believed I could take difficult subjects and really ____22____ something. One such ____23____ was World Literature run by Professor Jayne. I was greatly interested in the ideas he ____24____ in class.
When I took the first exam, I was ____25____ to find a 77, "C+", on my test paper. I went to Professor Jayne, who ____26____ my arguments but remained ____27____. I decided to try ____28____, although I didn't know what that ____29____ because schooling had always been easy for me. I read the books more ____30____, but got another 77. Again, I reasoned (争论) with Professor Jayne. ____31____, he listened patiently but wouldn't ____32____ his mind. One more
test before the final exam. One more chance to ____33____ my grade. So I redoubled my ____34____. But my efforts were no good and everything went as ____35____.
The last hurdle (障碍) was the final. No matter what grade I got, it wouldn't ____36____ three "C+". I might as well kiss the scholarship good-bye. I ____37____ working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even ____38____ myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once I'd have fun with a test. A week later, I was surprised to find I had got a(n) "____39____". I hurried into Professor Jayne's office. He seemed to be expecting me. "If I gave you the grade as you expected, you wouldn't continue to work as hard."
It was the ____40____ "A" on the course. The next year I received my scholarship. I've always remembered Professor Jayne's lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence.
21. A. student B. teacher C. doctor D. worker
22. A. buy B. learn C. reduce D. treat
23.A. task B. game C. course D. office
24. A. presented B. praised C. collected D. refused
25.A. glad B. polite C. silent D. shocked
26. A. listened to B. waited for C. depended on D. held on
27. A. interested B. angry C. unmoved D. kind
28. A. less B. not C. once D. harder
29.A. started B. meant C. owned D. contained
30.A. easily B. quickly C. carefully D. widely
31. A. Again B. Usually C. Instead D. Generally
32.A. set B. open C. explain D. change
33. A. improve B. drop C. ignore D. repair
34.A. power B. directions C. efforts D. advantages
35. A. now B. tomorrow C. before D. never
36. A. add B. control C. upset D. cancel
37. A. minded B. stopped C. enjoyed D. suggested
38. A. turned B. treated C. invited D. led
39. A. A B. B C. C D. D
40.A. last B. personal C. old D. only
完形填空（2）
I honestly don't think that anyone out there really tries hard to become nobody in every aspect of their lives. Although there are some people that are 41 with their situation in life, 42 has something they want to be excellent in; something they want to 43 .Unfortunately, most people don't have the 44 to do something about it. They waste away their time and talents day-dreaming of what could be 45 living the life they want.
People are 46 taking the easy road in life: it's less risky, it doesn’t 47 a lot of effort and it’s comfortable. Change __48 you to step out of your comfort zone and into the 49 . You have to change yourself, your surroundings and even your habits.
Everyone has those moments in life 50 you look at where you are and the things you've done to get there; 51 , you'll be either proud or 52 . For those of you who have reached the point where you are wondering, "how did I get here?" , there is still hope.
Change is 53 If it were easy, we would all be famous billionaires living in mansions(
豪宅）.The fact that it’s hard is what makes change and 54 so great. Improving your life will 55 several positive outcomes such as, giving you a better 56 of self, making you a better person, mother, father, friend, etc. and you' 11 find yourself being 57 in general. You need to understand that changing yourself for the better won’t 58 challenges in your life — it will just 59 you to be able to face them.
If you have tried to change in the past and failed, don’t 60 . You can still change and start making a difference in your life.
41. A. familiar B. concerned C. content D. angry
42. A. everyone B. none C. no one D. someone
43.A. be accused of B. be proud of C. be absorbed in D. be particular about
44. A. drive B. strength C. energy D. time
45. A. regardless of B. in spite of C. afraid of D. instead of
46. A. previously B. confidently C. constantly D. unwillingly
47. A. involve B. invite C. make D. deserve
48.A. advises B. demands C. wishes D. requires
49.A. future B. unknown C. complex D. bright
50.A. how B. where C. when D. whom
51. A. as a result B. in all C. in other words D. above all
52. A. satisfied B. anxious C. disappointed D. excited
53. A. easy B. difficult C. natural D. necessary
54.A. improvement B. encouragement C. argument D. entertainment
55.A. succeed in B. differ from C. result in D. focus on
56.A. fate B. sense C. direction D. decision
57. A. angrier B. sadder C. smarter D. happier
58. A. take away B. take up C. take in D. take off
59. A. permit B. advise C. prepare D. inform
60. A. leave B. quit C. cry D. sigh
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Traditional Chinese wedding
Traditional Chinese wedding customs are considered as the foundation of rites in traditional Chinese culture. Although varying from region to region and time to time，they have been holding an essential position in the lives of Chinese people，61 ______ （cause） a far-reaching impact on the way the Chinese lead their lives．The traditional Chinese marriage usually 62 ______ （involve） some necessary procedures，such as match-making，engagement，meeting the bride，and three bows．63 ______ addition，a typical Chinese wedding nowadays goes like this：when a new couple is engaged，64 ______ follows is a 65 ______ （choose） of the date of their marriage．
Most people would favor a bank holiday or special Chinese festival for their relatives and friends 66 ______ （attend） the wedding．However，quite a few others，especially 67 ______are in the countryside，would fix a lucky date so that their marriage would have "Double Happiness"．The wedding ceremony is usually hosted 68______ （warm），and the wedding
ceremony very often ends with 69 ______ unique banquet．Toasts are made to wish the new couple long life，everlasting love and happiness，early birth of a 70 ______ （health） baby and so on．
61.________ 62.________ 63.________ 64.________ 65.________
66.________ 67.________ 68.________ 69.________ 70.________
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 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； 每处错误仅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：把多余的词用斜线（\）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。
The American TV show The Voice is one of my most favorite amusement shows. In one hand, I can listen to different styles of music. On the other hand, I can see the singers’ stories, who are so inspiring. I was deeply impressed by a musical boy who was from the countryside. If he was very young, he loved to sing while doing the farm work. After work, he learned to play guitar. He liked living on the farm, for the life was simple. The boy brought his guitar to the stage, worn a fashionable hat which made him seem so mysteriously. When the boy sing a song with the guitar, all the judge were astonished by his talent. As a result, he won the game but finally became famous throughout the country.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假如你是李华，你的美国好友Alice将近期来你所在的城市旅游。请给她写信，告诉她你愿意为她安排住宿及旅游行程。同时，委托她帮你买一个Coach牌子的小钱包，你打算将其作为生日礼物送给妈妈。
注意：1.词数120左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Alice,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
大庆铁人中学2015级高三·上学期期中考试
英语试题参考答案
第一部分 阅读理解
1.C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. A 11. C 12.A 13. C 14. B 15. A 16. F 17. C 18. G 19. B 20. D
第二部分 完形填空
21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A
32. D 33. A 34. C 35. C 36. D 37.B 38. B 39. A 40. D
41. D 42. A 43. B 44. A 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. C
51. A 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. C 56. B 57. D 58. A 59. C 60. B
第三部分 语言知识运用
语法填空
【小题61】causing【小题62】involves【小题63】In【小题64】what【小题65】choice
【小题66】to attend【小题67】who【小题68】warmly【小题69】a【小题70】healthy
第四部分 改错
写作
Dear Alice,
How is everything getting along with you? I am delighted to hear that you will come to my city for sightseeing. I am writing to tell you my willingness to make arrangements for your tour.
As for accommodation, you have the option of either staying in my home or in a hotel, which I can reserve for you in advance if you like. Besides, I'd like to help you work out a travel schedule. By the way, could you do me a favor and purchase a Coach purse if it doesn't bother you? With my mother's birthday approaching, I wish to present it to her as a birthday gift.
Looking forward to meeting you soon. I hope you will have fun here.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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