上海致远高中2017学年度第二学期高一年级英语学科期中试题

致远高中2017学年度第二学期高一年级英语学科期中试题I I. Grammar and Vocabulary(20)Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Norway is Teaching Travelers to TravelAfter 15 people died during Easter in 1967, the Norwegian Trekking Association and the Red Cross announced their campaign"Welcome to the mountains, but be responsible.” Fjellvettreglene, the “mountain code”(21)encourages people to have a healthy and respectful relationship with nature, has since become a crucial part of Norwegian culture It includes points such as bringing necessary equipment to assist yourself and others.(22) (seek )shelter if necessary and feeling no shame in turning around.Nationally, Norway(23) (experience)an 11% increase in tourism in the past decade from just 1,000 tourists in the whole of 2010, Trolltunga, a piece of rock that stands horizontally out of the mountain,(24) (see) 1, 800 visitors in one 2017 day alone. Why? Because people want the same picture they see on Instagram and Facebook. A lot don't care about the experience of the hike. They just want proof (25) they did it.(26) this tourism boom is good for the economy, it has become a threat to Norway's natural environment.Used toilet paper,(27) (abandon) bottles and plastic bags can be found littered all round Trolltunga. And with the high amount of people who come unprepared for such an active like, Norway's leading hiking group, Friluftsliv, also has called (28) regulations on the umber of tourists hiking to Trolltunga. Lasse Heimdal, leader of the outdoor org anization said, “On a busy day, you may have to wait in line for an hour and a half just to get a picture. To control is, we'd like to regulate(29)_____ _____ people can hike in a day. Starting hike times should also have regulations so people don' t start too late and find (30) trapped here.”Which；seeking；has experienced；saw；that；while；abandoned；for；how many; themselvesSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. EachAn addiction is an activity we are eager to experience repeatedly and for which we are willing if necessary to pay a price. Common addictions involve alcohol,cigarettes,31 and drugs etc. This article discusses the ways which can be32. in coping with addictive behavior .Experts claim that33. minor addictions such as watching too much television or staying in bed on weekend mornings are often not even considered addictions because the price id for engaging in them is not high. On the other hand, we tend to use the term "addict"to describe the person who continues to be addicted in a behavior long after it has become34. that he price being paid was not worth the benefit. The individual who has lost career. family and friends because of cocaine(RI FE) but is 35. to stop is an unfortunate example.Negative addictions range from those with very minor negative consequences to those with serious consequences.Although it is not36. true that a negative addiction grow stronger over time but a constant level of addictive behavior (e.g. overspending S 200 a week can lead to an increasing level of negative consequences.You may be 37. to learn that addictions can also be considered positive. Positive addictions are those in which the benefits outweigh the price. A common example would be the bit of regular 38. The price of membership in a gym and any clothing expense is - outweighed by the benefits of better health, self-confidence and appearance. As negative addictions may not get stronger over time and there is a wide 39. of how much benefit is actually obtained.What is common to both positive and negative addictions is the urge to engage in the addictive behavior and the satisfaction that is40. when the urge is acted upon.J k h a;c;g;e;I;dIII.Reading and Comprehension.Section A(15)Directions :For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Could Buying Paintings Make You Rich?Is investing in paintings a good way to get rich fast? And how should you invest in art?“With extreme41 ” is the advice of Patrick Connolly, a financial adviser. “We don’t 42 our customers to invest in art because the downsides are greater than the upsides. It doesn't produce income or earnings. What you 43 is exclusively based on supply and demand, and there are big movements upwards or downwards if there are changes in the economic environment,” he said.To invest in art as a true investment, you need a starting fund of at least $$5,000. But it’s not just about having enough44 to buy the painting in the first place. Expensive works of art are often stored in protective boxes complete with detectors to monitor humidity and temperature levels, and to protect them from sun damage or other 45 such as a spilled cup of coffee. And if you do put it on your wall, then your insurance costs are likely to be high. If word gets out that you have expensive art hanging on your wall, then you're likely to be a 46 for thieves.Art is also not a regulated investment so when things go wrong – for example, anartwork turns out to be a fraud （赝品）– then investors cannot fall back on 47 for any repayment.Of course given the current environment of low interest rates, that's still a(n) 48 return than many savings accounts will give you. As art has no association to the stock market, it means paintings can 49 in value even when the market crashes, making it a good option for investment 50 .It is reported that after a decrease in the global art market throughout 2016, auction（拍卖）sales 51 in the first six months of 2017. Yet you don't necessarily have to be super-wealthy to invest in art. There are a growing number of art fairs and online marketplaces aimed at buyers with a more 52 budget. Most art industry experts suggest that you buy a piece of art because you like it, not because you want to get rich. The most 53 approach is probably to buy something you like and can 54 and, be prepared to keep it just for your own pleasure. If it goes up in value that should be just a(n) 55 benefit.41. A. accuracy B. carefulness C. enthusiasm D. generosity42. A. beg B. control C. forbid D. recommend43. A. get back B. look into C. take out D. turn to44. A. desire B. energy C. money D. time45. A. accidents B. appliances C. measures D. drinks46. A. partner B. spectator C. target D. therapy47. A. initiative B. regulation C. strategy D. tradition48. A. better B. earlier C. healthier D. lower49. A. fall apart B. fall down C. go ahead D. go up50. A. funds B. levels C. selections D. rates51. A. ceased B. proceeded C. recovered D. shrank52. A. fixed B. limited C. massive D. modest53. A. creative B. direct C. flexible D. sensible54. A. afford B. preserve C. transfer D. undertake55. A. added B. maximum C. obvious D. socialBDACA CBADC CDDAASection B(22)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(A)Never give up on hopeOct 31, 2013 wasn't just another Halloween for me. While I was driving home, a vehicle struck my new car from behind.,with a blow that sent me spinning (旋转) into the buy road. I fought hard to open my eyes for a second, but lost consciousness.56.After I was taken to hospital, the doctors concluded I was quadriplegic (四肢瘫痪者) and told me 1 wasn't going to be able to move anything from myneck down.I had lost the use of almost every muscle and was very weak .But at the rehab center(康复中心), I saw a glimpse of hope and was inspired by other patients with injuries like mine.The first year was slow and I didn’t see much progress.My head felt like a heavy ball and I couldn’t hold it up, and my blood pressure would drop all the time.And while the idea of walking or even standing was out of the question, I sure did try.Six month later,I was finally given the green light to return home.However, t hat’s when the reality of the situation became clear to me.I realized that my life was so different. I was unable to use a phone, and unable to feed or wash myself.I couldn't grip (抓住) on to anything; a fork or spoon was too heavy to pick up.I had to learn to be patient with myself,and to enjoy every moment going forward.57I was determined to walk again,so giving up was no longer a choice.I fought hard on my recovery and still do to this day.I'm now moving my legs and arms on my own,doing things like working out,swimming.and yoga.All of this is proving my doctors wrong,and is turning the page from the impossible to the possible.My faith (信念)，supportive family, friends,and team encourage me to continue to wok harder.I believe that this difficult is an opportunity to grow, become stronger, and keep on fighting to hopefully inspire others not to give up.60.If I learned one lesson from my car accident, it’s this: Never give up on faith, and never give up on hope.56.What happened after the car accident?A.The driver who hit the author drove away.B.The author lost much of his ability to move about.C.The doctor was optimistic about the author’s condition.D.The author was unconscious in hospital for a long time.57.what can we know about the author’s recovery process?A.He was able to walk again at the rehab center.B.He spent most of his time working out alone at home.C.He showed strong determination and worked hard.D.He made big improvements after a year’s practice.58.What’s does the author mainly want to tell us by sharing his experience?A. Nothing is impossible if one keeps working hard.B. Taking action is better than complaining.C. Family and friends always offer the best support.D. It’s important to remain hopeful in times of difficulty.Keys:BCD解析：57.本题属于细节题，比较简单，答案在文章的第2段和第3段描述得很清楚58.本题属于概括题，难度不大，需要对文章的细节进行概括，从一些时间状语the first year, six months later……以及最后的结果可以看出作者对抗身体缺陷的决心和毅力特别强大59.主旨大意题。