江西省南昌市五校20162017学年高一英语下学期期中试题

2016—2017学年度第二学期期中联考高一英语试卷
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）
1. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Think again.
B. Pay a visit to him.
C. Give the right answer now.
2. Why is the boy in the woman’s office?
A. He has the flu.
B. He comes here to look for his friends.
C. His mother has an appointment here.
3. Who probably made the mess?
A. The woman.
B. The boy.
C. The dog.
4. What do we know about the man?
A. He doesn’t often go online.
B. He can always know the newest events.
C. He likes to get the information from the woman.
5. How might the woman feel now?
A. Disappointed
B. Excited
C. Confused
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. What degree does the man have?
A. A PHD in chemistry.
B. A M aster’s in marketi ng.
C. A M aster’s in design.
7. Where has the man been working for the past three years?
A. In a school.
B. In a research center.
C. In a design company.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. When will the woman take a vacation?
A. In one week.
B. In two weeks.
C. In three months.
9. Where will the woman probably spend most of her vacation?
A. On the beach.
B. In the mountains.
C. In the countryside.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What is the benefit of the farmers' market?
A. The items are imported.
B. The vegetables are local.
C. The selection is huge.
11. Why can't the woman go to the sale?
A. She will be at a soccer game.
B. She will be out of town.
C. She will be busy shopping.
12. Who is Tommy?
A. The woman's son.
B. The woman's husband.
C. The woman's neighbor.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. How did the woman get to the museum?
A. By subway.
B. By bus.
C. By car.
14. How many of the paintings did the woman see?
A. Very few of them.
B. About half of them.
C. Almost all of them.
15. Whose painting did the woman like the most?
A. Diego Rivera’s.
B. Frida Kahlo’s.
C. Henri Matisse’s.
16. What does the man want to do together with the woman?
A. Make some paintings.
B. Go trav eling this summer.
C. Go back to the museum. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What is the talk mainly about?
A. How weather can affect everyone.
B. What people can do on a fine day.
C. How people prepare for bad weather.
18. According to the talk, what do many people do first after getting up?
A. Play a game.
B. Go out for a walk.
C. Check the weather.
19. Why are special people hired?
A. To arrange activities.
B. To analyze news reports.
C. To predict the weather.
20. How does the speaker feel about the information given by professionals?
A. He feels grateful.
B. He has doubts about it.
C. He has no idea about it. 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）
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I speak Polish, because I was born in Poland. But then at primary school I had to learn Russian, and at high school, I was taught how to speak German. But I always wanted to speak
English.
At last I came to America. Everywhere there was English! But although I heard and felt its presence, it was hard for me to understand it and express myself in it. The few lessons of English that I had taken in Po land gave me only a chance to introduce myself, and I didn’t even know how to buy things and ask directions. I realized that I had to do something to make myself more understandable. I bought a few books and learnt them by heart, chapter after chapter. But it wasn’t enough. A mirror or a wall was a graceful listener, but they didn’t respond. They couldn’t correct me if I was wrong.
To talk to somebody, I went to high school to take a course in English for foreigners. Disappointingly, it took almost an hour to get through the process of introducing ourselves. Everyone had to learn something that I already knew from my books – the English alphabet (字母表) and numbers. I thought it was a waste of time, so I quit. After a month, I tried again, but this time at college. After 15 minutes of introducing ourselves, a teacher gave us a lecture about the history of English. Then we were told that it was very important to know English in a country where English was spoken. It took three hours for the teacher to tell us this. Again, I quit.
But I didn’t stop looking for something or someone that would help me to achieve my goal, and I found a tutor from Literacy Volunteers of America. But I still wasn’t happy with the classes. And when it was my turn to give a speech, I was happy to use all the long, complicated words that I had learned from one of my English books. When I had finished, my tutor said “Well, I think I have to learn English before coming to teach you!” This time, the tutor quit!
21. Why did the author leave high school?
A. Because the lessons were too easy.
B. Because no one wanted to talk to him.
C. Because everyone had to learn the English alphabet and numbers.
D. Because it took almost an hour to get through the process of introducing himself.
22. Which of the following words can be used to describe the author?
A. Helpful
B. Patient
C. Violent
D. Demanding
23. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The author learnt the best language.
B. The author tested the teachers’ English abilities.
C. The author struggled for a right way to learn English.
D. The author researched different ways of learning English.
B
A girl from Montclair, New Jersey, Charlotte Alter, who is now in her twenties, wrote on that when she was 12, her mother told her: “I don’t want to frighten you, but I think you may have put on a little weight.”
Contrary to popular belief about body confidence, the remark did not harm her self-respect and actually benefited her in the long run. Her mother obviously told her honestly at the time: “It’s only three or four pounds, and it’s not the end of the world. It happens to everyone. I’ll help you figure it out.” Instead of giving her a complex about her weight, Miss Alter says her mother’s openness made her aware of her body in a healthy way.
My mother decided to name the demo (恶魔) and teach me how to deal with it, which revealed the weight loss process and made it a lot less frightening.” she wrote.
To get her back on the right track, her mother suggested she stop eating desserts for two weeks and run two laps around a park near her house every day. When she completed the two weeks as suggested, her mother congratulated her. “The next time I asked her if I looked fat, she said I looked great. And I believed her,” recalled Miss Alter.
“She was concerned about me: she noticed that I wasn’t exercising, that my clothes weren’t fitting me properly, that I would…look glum in the mirror.” She said she was able to develop a healthy and practical attitude to weight loss and nutrition. Indeed, she feels her attitude is much healthier than that of her peers, many of whom find themselves torn between their mothers’promise of unconditional love and society’s opposing message.
What’s more, whenever her mother told her it might be time to lose weight, Miss Alter wrote, “It didn’t feel like a condemnation (责备). It felt like a reality check.”
24. What can we learn about Charlotte Alter’s mother from the second paragraph?
A. She was very strict with her.
B. She thought her daughter was too fat.
C. She wanted to harm her self-respect.
D. She wanted her to live in a healthy way.
25. In order to lose weight, Miss Alter __________.
A. didn’t eat desserts for a few weeks.
B. ran three laps around a park every morning.
C. ate some food without any nutrition.
D. did exercise with her mother on weekends.
26. What does the underlined word “glum” in the fifth paragraph mean?
A. Excited
B. Normal
C. Unfortunate
D. Unhappy
27. What lesson can we draw from Miss Alter’s story?
A. Parents should make their children feel they are grown-up.
B. Being honest is helpful in dealing with difficulties.
C. Having a close relationship with your children is important.
D. Condemnation is no use for children who are overweight.
C
As climate change continues to alter (改变) our planet, humans will soon be forced to find new ways to feed the growing population. It’s estimated that the amount of food produced will have to double in order to meet the needs of over nine billion people that could occupy Earth in the next 30 years – but climate change threatens much of the land needed to support these crops.
In a new study, researchers explain which areas are expected to be hit hardest, and reveal the future locations that may become more suitable to host wheat, corn and rice. The areas currently used to grow these crops could suffer major drops in productivity (生产力) by 2050, according to the study published in the journal, Nature Communications.
The study found that 43 percent of the world’s corn and about a third of all wheat and rice are grown in vulnerable (易受攻击的) areas. Sub-Saharan Africa, South America and the Eastern US are expected to experience the most dramatic effects.
“Our model shows that on many areas of land currently used to grow crops, the potential to improve yields (产量) is greatly decreased as a result of the effects of climate change,”says Dr. Tom Pugh, lead researcher from the University of Birmingham. “But it raises an interesting opportunity for some countries in temperate (温带的) areas, where the suitability of the climate to grow these major crops is likely to increase over the same period.”
“Of course, climate is just one factor when looking at the future of global agricultural
practices,” Pugh says. “Local factors such as soil quality and water availability also have a very important effect on crop yields in real terms. But production of the world’s three major cereal (谷类) crops needs to keep up with demand, and if we can’t do that by making our existing land more efficient (有效率的), then the only other option is to increase the amount of land we use.”
28. What difficulty will people face in the next 30 years?
A. People will find it hard to adapt to the climate.
B. There will not be enough food for people in the world.
C. The soil will not be suitable to grow wheat, corn and rice.
D. People’s productivity will decrease due to the climate change.
29. According to the study, which place will NOT be hit as for the ability to grow crops?
A. Sub-Saharan Africa
B. South America
C. North America
D. The Eastern US
30. What is Dr. Tom Pugh’s attitude towards the effects of climate change?
A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Disappointed
D. Doubtful
31. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Global agricultural practices are determined by the climate.
B. Water availability plays an important role in crop yields.
C. There is no possibility that production will catch up with demand.
D. It may be necessary to increase the amount of cropland in the future.
D
Experts estimate that by the end of the century, half of the 6,000 languages spoken on our planet will have disappeared. In We st Africa, academics in Togo are trying to protect the small country’s rich cultural and language heritage.
At the University of Lorne, Professor Goeh-Akue shows a visitor some videos of Gen cultural celebrations. The professor is a cultural heritage expert, and he is also a Gen, one of many ethnic groups in Togo (多哥). He is making films of Gen cultural customs with financial help from the United States. He says, “The Gen have an important place in Togo’s history and culture. The Gen believe in numerous voodoo deities (伏都神). But today, fewer and fewer Gen children go through voodoo initiation (入教) ceremonies. Increasingly, the
new generation does not recognize the importance of these cultural traditions.”
He says formal education and the spread of Christianity have reduced their influence. Many young people think traditional practices are uncivilized. And while the Gen language is widely spoken in Lorne, the capital, the professor says it is not taught in schools.
Gen is one of approximately thirty-nine languages spoken in Togo. An expert in the UNESCO endangered language program says that, by the end of the century, more than half of Africa’s languages will be gone.
“A language needs speakers, preferably people who speak it as their mother tongue or first language. But a language at least needs people who can speak it as their second language,” said the specialist, Anahit Minasyan.
“People switch to a language or they raise their children in a language which they think will provide for a better economic opportunity in the future,” said Ms. Minasyan. “In Africa, for example, people often switch to larger African languages, which have more speakers and provide more economic opportunities than their mother tongues.”
Socio-linguist (社会语言学家) Komlan Essiewa says that today, many young urban Togolese (多哥人) switch between several languages, and these include the Mina language spoken in cities. “As a linguist, we have to be very worried about it. Because today, even when people move back to their village, they don’t use the language of the village as they used to.”
32. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Gen is one of the ethnic groups in Togo.
B. There are about 39 languages spoken in Togo.
C. Christianity is the main religion of Gen people.
D. Students don’t learn the Gen language in
schools.
33. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why some African languages will disappear?
A. Formal education has reduced the influence of these languages.
B. Some of the African languages are very difficult to learn.
C. Many young people don’t think the cultures symbolized by these languages are civilized.
D. They can’t provide better economic opportunities.
34. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Many young urban Togolese can speak several languages.
B. Linguists are worried about the situation and have a solution to the problem.
C. People didn’t use the language of their village in the past.
D. The Mina language is only spoken in cities.
35. What is the main issue discussed in this passage?
A. An introduction to the culture and history of Gen.
B. The history of Togolese.
C. Concern over endangered cultural and language heritage.
D. The rich culture of Togo. 第二节阅读七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
How to Succeed in a Job Interview
You’ve probably heard your parents talk about the importance of making a good first impression i n a job interview. Here are some strategies to help you succeed in your job interview.
Dress appropriately. Even if the job you’re applying for involves wearing a uniform or working behind the scenes, the way you dress for an interview tells your potential employer that you take the job seriou sly. ___36___ A tie usually isn’t necessary for a summer job, although it doesn’t hurt to wear one! Sneakers, sandals, flip-flops, shorts, T-shirts, sweatshirts and je ans don’t work.___37___
Be prepared. Appearing confident is easiest when you know wha t you’re talking about. ___ 38___ Researching the company shows the interviewer that you’re smart and eager to learn. Doing your research also lets you learn what inspires you about the company so you can share your enthusiasm with the interviewer.
Answ er questions. You’ll no doubt be asked typical interview questions, such as why you’re interested in the position, what types of skills you offer, and when you’re available to work. ___39___
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Questions don’t make you look s tupid. ___40___ And it shows that you’re not afraid to interact with other people--a particularly good interview strategy if the position involves dealing with people. If possible, you can practice being interviewed by an adult in business. When the real t ime comes, you’ll be more prepared and comfortable.
A.Prepare your answers before the interview.
B.Say how much you are interested in the position.
C.If you’re a guy, wear a nice pair of trousers and a shirt.
D.Asking good question shows the interviewer that you’re thoughtful.
E.The same goes for girls: wear something simple and avoid short skirts.
F.Answering questions properly can leave a good impression on the interviewer.
G.Learn about the position or the company in advance and show your knowledge during the
interview.
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1.5分，满分30分）
Luke has always been my closest friend. As you have already known, there have been a lot of forest 41 during the summer season. Many forests are 42 by fire each year. Not far from my home, a forest 43 fire during this hot summer. It was July, and a heat wave had been going on for three days.
Luke 44 towards the forest where the flames came from. There was no longer any 45 at that time to wait for Luke to come back. In fact, I was waiting for the fire brigade (消防队) to tell me of his 46 in the forest. Suddenly, a fireman told me that my dog, Luke, had 47 in saving four kittens (小猫) who were troubled by the flames. According to the fireman, Luke seized the kittens one by one, moving them to a(n) 48 place. I immediately went with the fireman to the 49 to pick up the saved kittens. Then we heard the 50 of a dog coming from the forest. I 51 the sound of my dog, Luke. The firemen followed his 52 until they found him barking (犬吠) 53 by the side of an injured fireman. The fireman was lying on the ground, waiting to be saved.
Thanks to Luke, fou r little kittens and a fireman were 54 . That day, I was very 55 of Luke for his two heroic actions. Luke had shown a lot of compassion (同情) for both animals like him and for a human-being who was trying to 56 the fire with his colleagues. I paid
a 57 to the fireman’s house accompanied by Luke. What a memorable scene it was when the fireman hugged Luke 58 to his chest!
This true story of love and compassion 59 us that pets are loving and caring. We should love and 60 them. We shouldn’t look down upon them.
41. A. tasks B. accidents C. fires D. changes
42. A. surrounded B. damaged C. covered D. buried
43. A. caught B. produced C. seized D. attracted
44. A. rushed B. pushed C. looked D. led
45. A. energy B. knowledge C. note D. hope
46. A. behavior B. death C. trouble D. deed
47. A. failed B. lost C. succeeded D. consisted
48. A. empty B. remote C. small D. safe
49. A. house B. office C. group D. forest
50. A. sound B. noise C. voice D. shout
51. A. discovered B. recognized C. remembered D. interviewed
52. A. records B. paths C. tracks D. shadows
53. A. bravely B. happily C. loudly D. obviously
54. A. found B. invited C. gathered D. saved
55. A. tired B. proud C. afraid D. sure
56. A. put out B. put off C. cut out D. cut down
57. A. decision B. note C. visit D. plan
58. A. friendly B. tightly C. lightly D. hardly
59. A. advises B. warns C. announces D. shows
60. A. protect B. keep C. help D. concern
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据教材课文，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。

Sailing home, Henry Adams, 61_______American business man, found himself 62_______(carry) out to sea by a strong wind. 63________ he was just about to give himself up, he was spotted by a ship and so he landed in London 64________accident. Hungry and alone, he walked on the streets of the city when he was 65________(expect) called into a house, where two rich brothers, Oliver and Roderick, gave him a letter and told him not to open it 66_______ two o'clock of the day. Not 67_______(know) it was a million pound bank note, Henry left the house and went into a small restaurant to have a meal. Everyone was rude
to him because he was in rags and looked 68________(depress). Then, to the surprise of everyone, he handed the owner a million pound bank note to pay for the meal. On seeing the note, all the people in the restaurant became polite and tried 69________(they) best to please Henry. Don't you think it's the 70________(unbelievable) story in the world?
第四部分写作（共两节，满分35）
第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
When I was young, I was problem boy. I used to making trouble for my parents and teachers.
I often fight with others so that few children wanted to make friends with me. I often spent the whole night play computer games in the Net bar. But my father’s dead changed me. My family became poorer, and my mother tried her best to give me that I wanted, even though it was too difficult for her. I began to realize it was time for me to grow it up. I am good at English. I want to be a translator in the future. I want to make a better life to my mother. I am studying hardly. I know I should go to college first.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假如你将参加学校的英语演讲活动，请以“Reading More or Traveling More?”为题，根据以下要点写一篇英语短文。

内容要点：
1．有人认为多读书重要，可以积累知识，学习新的技能。

2．有人认为多旅行重要，能够开拓视野，令人放松。

3．你的看法。

注意：1．词数100左右，开头已写好，不计入总词数。

2．对所给要点，逐一陈述，可适当发挥，不要简单翻译。

Reading more or traveling more? This topic has attracted so many people’s attention.
参考答案
听力
1-5 ACBBA 6-10 BCCAB 11-15 BABBA 16-20 CACCA
阅读理解
21-23 ADC 24-27 DADB 28-31 BCAD 32-35 CBAC 36-40 CEGAD
完形填空
41-45 CBAAD 46-50 BCDDA 51-55 BCCDB 56-60 ACBDA
语法填空
61. an 62. carried 63. When 64. by 65. unexpectedly
66. until 67. knowing 68. depressed 69. their 70. most unbelievable
短文改错
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for my parents and teachers. I often fight with others so that few children wanted to fought
make friends with me. I often spent the whole night play computer games
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in the Net bar. But my father’s dead changed me.
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My family became poorer, and my mother tried her best to give me that I wanted,
but what
even though it was too difficult for her.
I began to realize it was time for me to grow it up. I am good at English.
I want to be a translator in the future. I want to make a better life to my mother. for
I am studying hardly. I know I should go to college first.
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作文 (one possible version)
Reading more or traveling more? This topic has attracted so many people’s attention. Different people have different opinions on how to bette r know the world.
Many people hold the view that reading is more meaningful than traveling. Through reading, we can gain much new knowledge and learn many new skills, which is beneficial to our life and work. Some other people, however, believe that traveling enlightens us more directly. As the saying goes, travelling thousands of miles is much better than reading thousands of books. It helps expand our horizons and makes us see the world by our own eyes. Besides, traveling is often more relaxing than reading.
As for me, the former view makes more sense. Although traveling is a good way to know one’s country and the world, it usually takes more time and costs more than average people can afford. Whereas, reading is obviously easier to do, and books can also bring us anywhere we want.。