福建省三明市第一中学2017-2018学年高一下学期期中考

三明一中2017—2018学年下学期学段考高一英语试题（时间：120分钟；满分：100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 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分，满分15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、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12题。

10. Who is making the telephone call?A. Thomas Brothers.B. Mike Landon.C. Jack Cooper.11. What’s the relationship between Mr. Cooper and the woman ?A. CopartnersB. Husband and wifeC. Boss and 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16题。

13. What does the man like about biking?A. It will be easy to get around.B. It’s a healthy activity.C. It’s safe.14. When does the school start?A. In one day.B. In three days.C. In three weeks.15. What does the woman suggest?A. Walking everywhere.B. Getting a car.C. Moving closer.16. Who might the speakers be?A. Bus drivers.B. Bike sellers.C. University students.听第10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 (研讨会).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25分)第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。

AMost people visit Niagara Falls to see the amazing waterfalls. But after paying a visit to it last year, I found that the nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake is really worth a visit. Here are my reasons.It’s a good place of wine lovers. Niagara-on-the-Lake is home to many wineries, which produce quality wine. So if you love tasting wine, take a tour there. The area is known for its ice wine; 80% of the world’s supply of this delicious dessert wine comes from these wineries. There are a number of companies there that offer winery tour packages. Compare them to find a tour you’ll enjoy!It’s a good place to enjoy art. The Niagara Pumphouse Art Centre is home to classes, workshops and exhibitions in the area. The Pumphouse building exhibits the works of local artists and also offers quality art education opportunities.There you can take part in various festivals. The Shaw Festival, founded in 1962, takes place in the area from April to October of each year. The Shaw Festival is one of Canada’s biggest theater festivals, drawing people from all over the world. In nearby Stratford, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival runs from April to November and displays the works of William Shakespeare. The Stratford Festival, which was founded in 1953,is another one of Caraday’s biggest arts festivals; it also draws international tourists, especially from Britain and America.It’s a g ood place to enjoy fresh air. There are many opportunities for hiking and biking around Niagara-on-the-Lake, particularly along the Niagara Parkway. The Niagara Parkway is a scenic road that runs from Fort Erie, through the Niagara Falls area to Niagara-on-the-lake.Now you can see it’s really worth a visit.21.What can we know about Niagara-on-the-lake from Paragraph 2?A.It has the world’s largest winery.B.It has the most wineries in the world.C.It is most famous for its winery tours.D.It provides most of the wor ld’s ice wine.22. What do we know about the Stratford Festival?A. It runs from April to October each year.B. It sells the works of William Shakespeare.C. It is one of Canada’s biggest theater festivals.D. It is popular especially with the British and Americans.23. What is implied about the Niagara Parkway?A. It isn’t a very long road.B. It ends at the Niagara Falls.C. It is good for physical activities.D. It is wide enough for cars to run on it.24. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why Niagara-on-the-lake is worth a visit.B. How the writer visited Niagara-on-the-lake.C. When is the best time to visit Niagara Falls.D. What makes Niagara Falls a popular destination.BIf you see traveler Lara Miller’s page, it is hard not to be amazed by the photos posted there. But what sets her photos apart from others’ is the unbelievable storybehind the pictures. The Australian was on an degenerative (退化的) eye condition when she was 18 years old. She is going blind. However, instead of letting that hold her back, she has decided to see as much of the world as possible before it’s too late.She has so far visited 19 countries with her husband, seizing all the moments that caught her attention. “I take the photos that not only inspire me, but also don’t hurt my eyes with harsh (刺眼的) light,” she said. “I catch the scenes that make me feel something or that tell a story. I love autumn, winter, doors, cafe scenes, animals, interesting clouds and farms.”The pair travel at a slow pace, which allows Lara to adjust to new locations and become confident and familiar with the surroundings. She rests every few days, so she doesn’t get too exhausted. Her husband is always on hand to guide her when she walks with a stick. “Traveling slower is not only beneficial to my hea lth, but it also enriches our experiences by allowing time to find special moments for photography (摄影), connect with people and animals and experience daily life,” she said.Recently, with the help of Internet, her husband is able to work remotely around their travels, and Lara has managed to bring out a book of her pictures. She recommended to the people eager to travel, “Start small if you need to, take a month off and explore a new country.”The pair are now based in Australia but move around every month or so for work, fun, family and house-sitting. They are determined to enjoy every moment to the fullest.25.How is Lara Miller different from other travelers?A.She has been to up to 19 countries.B.She posted many pictures on the Internet.C.She caught the moments drawing her attention.D.She visited the world with her eyes going blind.26.What’s the benefit that her slow visit bring s her?A.Curing her eye problems.B.Protecting her eyes from harsh light.C.Getting more inspiration for her photos.D.Experiencing daily life in different cultures.27.What can we know from the last two paragraphs?A.The husband quit his job to accompany her.ra published an album to encourage people to travel.C.The couple have settled down and won’t travel any more.D.The couple will change their way of life in the near future.28.What’s the best title for this passage?A.Enjoying life to the fullestB. Finding beauty in your lifeC.Traveling round all your lifeD. Being blind in travellingCThe phone rang. It was the president of the board (董事会). Three months ago I gave up my job from that board; it wasn’t a good fit for me. The job had discouraged me and eaten up more time than I expected when I joined.“Good morning. How are you?” His cheeriness(兴高采烈) put me on guard. Something was up. “Janet is stepping down as chair person of the public relations committee (委员会) and I was hoping you would be willing to take her place. It requires, you know, writing letters and improving talking points for speaking to groups and since you’ve done a lot of public speaking and you write…”“No. No. I’m sorry I can’t do it.”Wow! I’d said that?After a few polite words and best wishes for him to find a new committee chair, we said goodbye.I poured a cup of coffee and sat at the kitchen table to watch a blue bird fighting with other birds for space at the feeders.I felt light, free, amazed at myself. I’d just said“No” with no explanation. I gave him no opening for discussion. No excuses about other responsibilities, problems, not being up to the challenge. Not even, “I’ll think about it,” while gathering the courage to call back and say no. Just “No”. And surprisingly, I didn’t feel guilty (内疚的) about it.I could have done the job. My calendar (日程表) had lots of space. I had experience in both writing and public speaking.But I was done with that. After more than twenty years in the library board, Ineeded my life back. Now retired, I dreamed of more time to focus on writing a novel, and experience other new things.29. What did the author imagine when he got the call?A. It was from a stranger.B. Some good news was coming.C. It would be a long call.D. It might be something unpleasant.30. Why did the president want the author to go back to work?A. He could help Janet.B. He could improve his writing.C. He could fill a position.D. He could offer the board advice.31. How did the author feel after the call?A. RelaxedB. ConfidentC. AshamedD. Disappointed32. How is the author’s life now?A. I t’s stress-free.B. It’s challenging.C. I t’s very bus y.D. I t’s full of surprises.DOnce humans reach their adult height, there’s very little anyone can do to make him/her taller. However, astronauts can gain several inches during long stays in space. But recent research shows there’s a catch—as soon as they return to the Earth they not only lose that height, but also have back problems.Researchers examined six NASA astronauts, each of whom spent between four and seven months on the International Space Station. Before liftoff, each astronaut had an exam of their spine(脊柱). Upon their return they were examined two more times.The exams showed that while in space, the muscle supporting their spines atrophied (萎缩), decreasing by an average of 19 percent. The astronauts also “grew” an average of about two in ches because of this “spinal unloading”. But that height soon disappeared as they readjusted (重新适应) to the weight of their bodies back on the Earth. About 70 percent of astronauts suffered spine discomfort after only a few days in space. It was thought that the pain was caused by the swelling(增大) of spinal discs(椎间盘) when the weight of the body was lifted, but the MRI scans (核磁共振检查) show no evidence of such swelling.Lewis Dartnell, an astrobiologist at the University of Westminster says that thisnew research shows one of the weak links (环节) in plans to visit Mars—the human body. Having extreme back pain when arriving at the Red Planet after two years in space could prove deadly. “You’re just fine to take photos of you footprints and plant some flags on the moon,” he said, “When you get to Mars, the chances are that you might fall off the ladder when you climb out of the spacecraft. It might be much more serious than a joke.”Astronauts may be able to deal with some of the changes through exercises. Yoga could also be useful to help reduce the problems. But more tests are needed to figure out which exercises could help protect astronauts.33.What does the underlined word “catch” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Idea.B. Plan.C. Problem.D. Argument.34.According to the passage, why can astronauts become taller in space?A. Because their muscle decreased in size.B. Because their spines’ loads became lighter.C. Because their spinal discs seriously swelled.D. Because the weight of their bodies increased.35. What can be inferred from Lewis Dartnell’s words?A. Astronauts once fell off the ladder on Mars.B.Human beings can’t stay on the moon for long.C. People should not laugh at astronauts’ mistakes.D. Astronauts have to plant some flags on the moon.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。