2017-2018学年河南省南阳市高一下学期期中考试英语卷

2017-2018学年河南省南阳市高一下学期期中考试英语卷
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共100分）
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.What do we know about the car?
A. It is a new car
B. It was bought five years ago
C. It doesn’t work now
2. How did Charles travel through South China?
A. By car
B. By bus
C. By train
3. What does the woman want to drink at the moment?
A. Hot coffee
B. Some water
C. Something cool
4. How will the speakers keep in touch?
A. By sending e-mails
B. By phoning each other
C. By writing letters
5. What does the woman mean?
A. Tom worked hard this term
B. Tom made great progress in his studies
C. Tom was one of the worst students
第二节（共15小题）
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至7题。

6.What do we know about the two speakers?
A. They’ve never met each other before
B. They’ve known each other for years
C. They both have several children
7. Who is Susan?
A. Robert’s wife
B. John’s daughter
C. John’s wife
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8.What does the woman think of the program they are watching?
A. Wonderful
B. Boring
C. Interesting
9.What may the speakers watch next?
A. The 7 o’clock News
B. A film
C. A baseball game
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.What is the weather like today?
A. Hot
B. Cold
C. Cool
11.How will the speakers get to the zoo?
A. By taxi
B. By car
C. On foot
12.What will the boy’s father do in the afternoon?
A. Go to the city library
B. Go to the bookstore
C. Go to the zoo
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.How old is man’s new house?
A. 200 years old
B. 100 years old
C. 50 years old
14.What is in front of the house?
A. A yard with fruit trees and vegetables
B. A garden with flowers
C. A fish pond
15.What is the man hoping to add?
A. A bathroom
B. A sitting room
C. A guest room
16.What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. To help him decorate his house
B. To stay a few days in his new house
C. To buy a new house like his
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.What does the woman do?
A. She is a reporter
B. She is a babysitter
C. She is a teacher
18.Where is the woman living now?
A. In New York
B. In New Jersey
C. In Los Angeles
19.How many sons does the woman have?
A. Four
B. Two
C. Three
20.What does the woman’s mother often help her do?
A. Make dinners
B. Help her with her work
C. Take her sons to school
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A
Our Favorite Productivity Apps for iOS and Android
Google Docs Productivity Apps
Free, available for iOS: Docs, Slides, Sheets
Free, available for Android: Docs, Slides, Sheets
Google Docs is an excellent document editor that’s completely free-all you need to use it is a Google account. Available for both iOS and Android, the app features a powerful set of editing tools, as well as support for all major text file formats. Your work will be saved automatically in the cloud, so you can access it anywhere.
You can use Google Docs in a web browser as well. In case you need to edit presentations or spreadsheets, Google also offers Sheets and Slides for iOS and Android.
Apple iWork Productivity Apps
Free, available for iOS: Pages, Keynote, Numbers
Apple’s iWork productivity suite co nsists of a Pages app for editing text, Numbers for working with spreadsheets, and Keynote for creating presentations. All three apps are free not only for iOS, but also for macOS. All three apps have a sleek user interface and a great number of tools to help you with your tasks.
The apps are also compatible(兼容) with the Apple Pencil for the iPad and iPad Pro. You can sync your work with your iCloud storage and seamlessly access it from all of your Apple devices. Microsoft Office Productivity Apps
Free, available for iOS: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Free, available for Android: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Microsoft Office has been considered to be productive for decades, and you can naturally use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as mobile apps for iOS and Android. All three options feature a familiar user interface and a great selection of tools to work with. You can save your work locally on your device or save them in the cloud via Microsoft OneDrive.
If you’re using an iPhone, a 9.7-inch iPad, and Android phone, or an Android tablet with a screen smaller than 10.1 inches in diagonal, you can access and use the core Office features for free.
21.These apps are mainly for .
A. using an iPhone
B. watching videos
C. editing text
D. playing games
22.Which statement is not true according to the passage?
A. These apps are all free to use
B. These apps can all be available for iOS and Android
C. These apps can be used in smart phones and iPads
D. These apps can save your work in the cloud
23.If you need to prepare a speech on product description, which one will you choose to finish your task productivity on an iPad Pro?
A. Apple iWork Productivity Apps
B. Microsoft Office Productivity Apps
C. Google Docs Productivity Apps
D. Anyone is ok
B
I grew up without a father. Well, sort of. My parents divorced in the 1960s when I was a small child, and I stayed with my mother in Los Angeles. My father remarried and moved to a small suburb of Atlanta. For one month out of the year in the summer, I would fly back and spend time with my dad, so I had a father at times.
Further, I had a series of stepfathers who ranged from wonderful guys to alcoholics to dangerous individuals. Having lived through such experiences, I find it amusing when people say that children really need a father in the home. Well, if he is a good father and a good man, then I agree completely. If he is not, then the child might actually be better off without him. We don’t just need fathers-we need good fathers.
I feel it fair to say I ended up a very successful adult, at least that’s what people tell me. So how did I do it? I think it started with me having a bit of a chip on my shoulder. Normally this is not a good thing, but in my case it was rocket fuel for achievement. Not having a father in my life gave me something to prove, and it motivated me in an “I’ll show you” way.
I also tried very hard, even as a little boy to be self-sufficient. And that means I did not rely upon my parents except to the extent necessary. This kind of independence I believe is highly missed in this age of highly managed children with “helicopter” parents hovering above them constantly.
I also think I never wanted not having a father in my life to be an excuse for myself. We make and allow excuses constantly these days, but I just never felt that feeling sorry for myself was going to get me anywhere. I think if children can adopt such mindsets early in their lives it can be helpful.
24.According to the first two paragraphs, the author thinks .
A. his father is a bad one
B. nobody needs a father
C. children need a good father
D. children really need a father
25.How did the author end up a very successful adult?
A. Not having a father in his life motivated him
B. He is very independent and tried very hard
C. He didn’t make excuse for himself
D. All of the above
26.Which of the following can take the place of the underlined word “self-sufficient” in the fourth paragraph?
A. able to support myself
B. able to dress myself very quickly
C. able to play by myself
D. able to work on my own
27.From the passage, you think the author is a person.
A. friendly, brave and warm-hearted
B. motivated, hardly-working and warm-hearted
C. motivated, hardly-working and independent
D. clever, determined and independent
C
It’s no secret chocolate is dangerous for dogs, but the risk is even higher during the holiday season, according to a new report.
Researchers from institutions in England, recently conducted a study, published in the journal Vet Record, to determine how often the pets come in contact with the treat. To do so, they thoroughly searched the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network database, which includes patient documents from 500 clinics. They examined 2.7 million records of dogs from November 2012 and May 2017 and identified 386 cases of “chocolate ingestion” suffered by animals. After analyzing the results, they found that dogs are most exposed to chocolate during the Christmas season. In fact, chances are five times higher than holiday-free times of the year.
“Dogs love a chocolate treat and at Christmas there are plenty about. Sadly dogs can’t eat chocolate safely, so many of them end up making an unplanned visit to the vet, which can disrupt the celebrations,” coauthor Pe ter-John Noble said in a statement.
Why is that? Chocolate contains a toxic ingredient for dogs called theobromine, which is a caffeinelike stimulant. It can lead to an upset stomach, a racing heartbeat, dehydration, seizures or even death.
But December isn’t the only troublesome month. Easter, which is in March or April, is a risk period, too, as the candy is more likely to be in the home.
To combat the issue, researchers are cautioning people to keep festive chocolate away from their pups. In the case their pooch does consume it, owners should see the vet as soon as possible and be prepared to quantify how much chocolate was eaten.
28.According to the second paragraph, researchers finally found .
A. many patient documents from 500 clinics
B. 2.7 million records of dogs from November 2012 to May 2017
C. dogs are most exposed to chocolate during the Christmas season
D. how often the pets come in contact with the treat
29.Why can’t dogs eat chocolate safely?
A. Because chocolate can disrupt the celebrations
B. Because chocolate can make dogs get sick or even die
C. Because dogs love a chocolate treat too much
D. Because many of dogs end up visiting a vet
30.Which month is not the troublesome month for raising dogs?
A. April
B. March
C. December
D. February
31.What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Chocolate is dangerous for dogs
B. Dogs suffer from eating too much chocolate during the holiday season
C. What should we do to protect dogs from chocolate
D. Why is chocolate dangerous for dogs
D
Earlier today, Spotify announced it would be sharing news at an April 24th event. It’s unclear whether the company is planning to show hardware later this month in New York City, but evidence suggests that Spotify has been working on an in-car controller—or even a standalone player—for the streaming service that would allow drivers to control music playback with their voice.
Back in February, several Spotify customers reported that they received an offer inside the app for a new device that would come included as part of a $12.99-per-month subscription(订阅费). That price would cover both Spotify’s music service and the device itself if users agreed to a 12-month commitment totaling $155.
Another user claimed that Spotify showed them a different $14.99 price point and advertised support for Amazon’s Alexa assistant. For some, Spotify detailed built-in 4G mobile data so that the device could function independently of a smartphone. In every case where it appeared, the prompt(提示) only came up once and never returned. Sightings of it basically disappeared after February. Still, the number of people who received this message tells me that the image was acceptable and was accidentally sent out far ahead of schedule by Spotify. There’s nothing to suggest it will launch at this month’s event, however.
Outside of Re ddit, the device has been mentioned on Spotify’s support forums(论坛) but drew little attention, with forum administrators dismissing it as a test. “We’re always testing things to improve Spotify,” is the usual response line. “Right now we don’t have any news on this, but we’ve let the right team know it’s something you’d like to see,” a moderator wrote in response to another thread on the subject.
32.What do you think Spotify is?
A. A person
B. A company
C. A forum
D. An app
33.What kind of new service does Spotify provide to its customs?
A. information service
B. forums service
C. music service
D. car service
34.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Customs really like Spotify’s service
B. The price that Spotify showed is very cheap
C. Spotify will launch its service soon at an April 24th event
D. Spotify will allow drivers to control music play with their voice
35.According to the last paragraph, Spotify sent these offers to many customers to .
A. test things to improve its device and apps
B. sell more products to its customers
C. get more attention on its support forums
D. let the right team know the right price
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。

More tips to make your essay shine
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Although it may seem like a waste of time, it is almost always better to brainstorm a bit before beginning your essay. This should enable you to find the best supporting ideas-rather than simply the first ones that come to mind-and position them in your essay accordingly.
Your best supporting idea-the one that most strongly makes your case and, simultaneously, about which you have the most knowledge-should go first, Your second best supporting idea should go in the second place, and so on. 37
Aim for Variety
Sentences and vocabulary of varying complexity are one of the hallmarks of effective writing.
38 You don’t have to be a walking thesaurus(同义词词典) but a little variance can make the same idea sparkle. If you are asked about “money,” you could try “wealth” or “riches.” At the same time, avoid beginning sentences with the dull pattern of “subject + verb + direct object.” Although examples of this are harder to give, consider our writing throughout this article as one big example of sentence structure variety.
Practice! Practice! Practice!
39 It’s not easy to write a top article. Although we have tried our best to explain
everything that goes into effective essay writing in as clear and concise a way as possible, it is much easier in theory than it is in practice.
As a result, we recommend that you practice writing sample essays on various topics. Even if they are not masterpieces at first, a bit of regular practice will soon change that. Develop the habit of practicing, 40 .
A. Even the best-written essays can fail because of ineffectively placed arrangements
B. Directly write it
C. When you are writing, try to avoid using the same words and phrases over and over again
D. In the end, though, remember that good writing does not easily appear by accident
E. Plan on the whole
F. and that will make you better prepared when it comes to the real thing
G. Writing a good essay is not easy if w e didn’t practice when we were young
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30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。

Around the same time as he graduated from high school last year, Marc Baghadjian sold his first business.
A local angel investor bought the company, which resulted 41 a “very clean exit” for Baghadjian. The teenager bought a sporty BMW Car for his 42 with the earnings. She refused to 43 it, so he drives it around the Boston suburbs, 44 he is a freshman at Babson College. It is 45 for snowy city, he said, but it serves as a 46 of his success, fueling him to climb up to new 47 .
“My ambition has always driven me tightly,” he said, “48 I face a big and beautiful house, I 49 the American dream. I’ve tasted that, and I want to do that for my family.”
The 18-year-old entrepreneur(企业家) has 50 built two more companies: Octium, an online crypto-currency lending platform, 51 Skippit, a speed dating app. For a few months it looked like Octium 52 be his next enterprise.
Despite his 53 entrepreneurial ability, Baghadjian is the first to admit he is not a top student. But he is not 54 his less-than-perfect GPA and ACT score. His definition of success is different, 55 many other teenagers, even his accomplished peers.
“I think he wants to make his mark on the world56 than typical boys who come through Brunswick,” said Robert Taylor,57 taught Baghadjian entrepreneurship and personal finance at Brunswick School. “He has a different background. I think h e 58 success not by a job he gets, 59 as a business he builds and the property he creates for other people, especially his 60 .”
41.A. from B. in C. on D. to
42.A. mother B. father C. girlfriend D. friend
43.A. receive B. occupy C. accept D. operate
44.A. which B. where C. when D. what
45.A. impractical B. convenient C. reliable D. frequent
46.A. standard B. design C. symbol D. spirit
47.A. heights B. lengths C. parking D. ambitions
48.A. If B. Until C. Although D. When
49.A. dream B. see C. admit D. explore
50.A. actually B. quickly C. likely D. exactly
51.A. or B. but C. so D. and
52.A. might B. must C. should D. need
53.A. foolish B. optional C. excellent D. extra
54.A. ashamed of B. attached to C. responsible for D. sensitive to
55.A. from B. thanks to C. compared with D. despite
56.A. eventually B. differently C. cheerfully D. higher
57.A. which B. that C. when D. who
58.A. views B. dreams C. imagines D. likes
59.A. and B. but C. until D. unless
60.A. friends B. peers C. family D. classmates
第II卷（非选择题，共50分）
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。

It goes without 61 (say) that all parents love their children, and children owe many thanks to their parents. Thanks 62 their care, we have grown up healthily. That is to say, parents have 63 (succeed) in bringing us since we were born.
On 64 other hand, spoiling a child does harm to him. A spoiled child may well get 65 trouble or even become a person 66 is associated with crime. As time goes on, our parents will grow o ld and we’ll go out to work independently sooner or later. It’s67 (convenience) for us to live a comfortable life if we can practice in time and have real experience. So we want parents to give chances to practice outside, to know 68 more things in reality, to prepare for the future. Of course, there is no use arguing with them. We shouldn’t be69 (boring) with them. On the contrary, we should be patient and try to persuade them 70 believe us in a quiet way.
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（∧）。

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。

Dick’s father has been traded with Chinese for ages. So he has heard of something about China, but his father’s stories have left a deeply impression on him. Last week Dick managed to visit China. He was amazing by how splendid the Terracotta Army(兵马俑) is, which located in Xi’an. While visiting the Forbidd en City, he was keen on the history of the Qing Dynasty than before, and he was in high spirits all the way. Owing to the good weather, he is now making preparation for a journey to Wolong, Sichuan Province, which is home of pandas. And he is going to show his pictures to his friends after returning back to America. In conclude, he is enjoying himself very much.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是希望中学的学生会主席司马海，你校已经接受广州一高篮球赛的邀请，10名
队员下周五要出发去广州参赛，就此事你给那里的体育老师李老师写一封英文邮件，说明具体事宜。

1.到达广州的时间，选乘何种交通工具及原因。

2.询问是否就近提供住处？如何收费？
3.保证尽全力参赛，赛出风格、友谊。

4.赛后可否安排一两名队员、带我们去海边游玩一小时？
New words: 提供住处accommodate.
Dear Mr Li,
Yours sincerely,
Sima Hai
河南省南阳市2017-2018学年高一下学期期中考试
英语试题参考答案
听力
1-5 BACAC 6-10 ACBAA 11-15 BCABC 16-20 BABBA
阅读理解
A篇：21-23 CBA B篇：24-27 CDAC C篇：28-31 CBDB D篇：32-35 BCDA
七选五：
36-40 EACDF
完形填空：
41-45 BACBA 46-50 C ADBB 51-55 DACAC 56-60 BDABC
语法填空：
61.saying 62. to 63. have succeeded 64. the 65. into 66. who/that 67. convenient 68. many 69. bored 70. to
改错：
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写作：
One possible version:
Dear Mr. Li,
Having accepted your invitation to have a basketball match in Guangzhou No. 1 Senior High School, our 10 basketball players will arrive next Friday.
It’s expensive to travel by plane. In the meanwhile, owing to the long distance, it’s tiring to take a coach. So we’ll take a high-speed train to relax and enjoy the scenes along the way. It’ll take us six and a half hours to get there. Could you tell me if you’ll accommodate us nearby? How much it will cost? We’re sure to try our best to play, show our style and friendshi p.
And will you please arrange for one or two players to lead us to the seaside to enjoy ourselves for an hour after the match? I’m expecting your timely reply.
Yours sincerely,
Sima Hai。