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1、20172018学年上学期中考试高一英语试卷第卷第一部分：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）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. What time is it now?A. 8:25. B. 8:45. C. 9:15.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a restaurant. B. In a shop. C. In a hotel.3. What does the man mean?A. He will go into town. B. He doesnt live

2、with his parents. C. He has moved to a new house.4. What lesson will the woman miss?A. Art. B. Maths. C. Geography.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A repairman. B. The stairs. C. An elevator.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6. What does the woman want the man to d

3、o?A. Use the managers printer. B. Have a meal together. C. Fix her computer.7. When does the conversation probably take place?A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the weather probably like now?A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.9. Where will the tourists go

4、 first after they leave Big Ben?A. Madame Tussauds. B. Tower of London. C. The London Eye.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How many times has the man been to the art gallery?A. Lots of times. B. A few times. C. Once or twice.11. What kind of concerts does the man like best?A. Folk concerts. B. Classical concer

5、ts. C. Pop concerts.12. What is the mans least favorite thing?A. The theatre. B. The ballet. C. The opera.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What kind of train ticket does the man request?A. Soft seat. B. Hard seat. C. Hard sleeper.14. How long will the man stay in Los Angeles?A. Two nights. B. Three nights. C.

6、Four nights.15. Where is the man now probably?A. In Denver. B. In Chicago. C. In New York.16. What will the woman do first?A. Make the hotel reservations.B. Call the railway service. C. Book the plane tickets.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who was murdered?A. Mr. James Marsham. B. Sir Roderick Marsham. C. P

7、C Higgins.18. When did the murder probably happen?A. Between 10:05 and 10:20 pm. B. Between 9:30 and10:05 pm. C. Between 9:15 and 9:30 pm.19. How many people did the speaker interview?A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.20. What was found on the balcony?A. Some documents. B. Bank notes. C. A phone.第二部分：阅读理解（

8、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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWin50in the Coolest Gadget of the Week Look at whats the coolest gadget (vote for a chance to win50). Cryo S: A Cool Netbook Cooler Like the other devices of NZXT, the Cryo S was designed to provide a competitive advant

9、age at PC gaming. It has two adjustable 120mm fans that provide powerful cooling. The full post can be found on Trends Updates. Starry Night Bed Are you having trouble getting that good nights sleep that youre needing? Well, not any more. Why not take a look at the Starry Night Bed? The Starry Night

10、 Bed is a great new invention which will revolutionize the way in which you sleep. Not only is this bed fashionable and comfortable but its also a gadget heaven. With this bed you get many added gadgets including anti-snore technology, movie projector with speakers, temperature control and many more

11、. The full post can be found on Tech-Styling. Fugoo-talking gadgets Fugoo gets all your appliances (装置, 设备) talking to each other so your alarm clock could first wake you up and then tell the coffee machine to start working while checking traffic conditions online to tell you how long it will take y

12、ou to get to work The full post can be found on Decide What to Buy. Click to vote What is this weeks coolest gadget？ A Cool Netbook Cooler Starry Night Bed Fugoo-talking gadgets21. Where can you find the full post of the “Cryo S”？ A. Tech Styling. B. Super Cool Pets. C. Decide What to Buy. D. Trends

13、 Updates. 22. If you buy a Starry Night Bed, you can get all the following gadgets EXCEPT . A. temperature control B. movie projector C. adjustable fans D. anti-snore technology 23. Where does this advertisement probably come from? A. A magazine. B. A website. C. A newspaper. D. A textbook. BIf you

14、thought it was cold where you are at the moment then a visit to the Russian village of Oymyakon might just change your mind. With the average temperature for January standing at -50, it is no wonder the village is the coldest permanently inhabited settlement in the world. Known as the “Pole of Cold”

15、, the coldest ever temperature recorded in Oymyakon was -71.2. This is the lowest recorded temperature for any permanently inhabited location on Earth and the lowest temperature recorded in the northern hemisphere.Interestingly, Oymyakon actually means “non-freezing water” due to a nearby hot spring

16、. Most homes in Oymyakon still burn coal and wood for heat and enjoy few modern conveniences.Nothing grows there so people eat reindeer meat and horse meat. A single shop provides the towns bare necessities and the locals work as reindeer breeders, hunters and ice fishermen.Doctors say the reason wh

17、y the locals dont suffer from malnutrition(营养不良) is that their animals milk contains a lot of micronutrients.Unsurprisingly, locals are hardened to the weather and unlike in other countries where a flurry of snow brings things to a stop, Oymyakons only school only shuts if temperature falls below -5

18、2.There are few modern conveniences in the village with many buildings still having outdoor toilets and most people still burning coal and wood for heat. When coal deliveries are irregular the power station starts burning wood. If the power ceases, the town shuts down in about five hours, and the pi

19、pes freeze and crack.Daily problems that come with living in Oymyakon include pens ink freezing and batteries losing power. The locals are said to leave their cars running all day for fear of not being able to restart them.Even if there is coverage for mobile phone reception, the phones themselves d

20、ont work in such cold conditions.Another problem is burying dead bodies, which can take up to three days.24. Which of the following about Oymyakon is NOT true?A. It means “freezing water” due to cold weather. B. Its average temperature for January standing at -50. C. It is the coldest inhabited plac

21、e in the world. D. The coldest ever temperature in it was -71.2.25. The life in Oymyakon can be best described as “ ”.A. very modernB. underdeveloped C. less nutrient D. low in carbon26. What does the underlined part in the passage mean?A. The locals are in favour of the weather. B. The locals are l

22、ikely to suffer from the weather. C. The locals often complain about the extreme weather. D. The locals can stand the extreme weather.27. The reason why burying dead bodies can be a problem may be that .A. there are few places for the dead B. its very expensive to deal with the dead C. it is hard to

23、 dig graves on the cold ground D. its unlikely to dig a grave on the cold groundCWhen a consumer finds that something he or she bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to what the producer says for it, the first step is to present the warranty(保修卡), or any other records that might hel

24、p, at the store of buying. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction.A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “higher up” the consu

25、mer takes his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumers favor.Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the place of buying, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a l

26、etter.Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly and especially when the consumer can show clearly what is wrong with what was bought in question. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than

27、 by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear” is better than “This stereo does not work”.The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the producer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating the comp

28、laint as politely and firmly as possible. But if a polite complaint does not achieve the expected result, the consumer can go a step further. He or she can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a public organization responsible for protecting consumers rights.28. What does the

29、 passage mainly tell us?A. How to meet a consumers needs. B. How to make an effective complaint.C. How to avoid buying something wrong. D. How to deal with complaints from consumers.29. If a consumer wants quick settlement of the problem, it is better to complain to _.A. the store manager B. the pro

30、ducer C. a public organization D. a shop assistant30. The most effective complaint about what was bought can be made by_.A. showing the fault of it to the producer B. saying firmly it is of poor qualityC. asking politely to change it D. explaining exactly what is wrong with it31. According to the pa

31、ssage, the last method a consumer has to use is to _. A. write to the producer B. quarrel with the manager C. threaten to take legal means D. give the seller a threatening callDSuch chronic (慢性的) diseases as heart disease, stroke, cancer and lung disorders are the most leading causes of death in the

32、 world. Yet health experts say these conditions are often the most preventable.The World Health Organization (WHO) points out chronic diseases lead to about 17 million early deaths each year. The United Nations (UN) agency expects more than 380 million people to die of chronic diseases by 2015. Abou

33、t 80% of the deaths will happen in developing nations.Chronic diseases now cause two-thirds of all deaths in the Asia-Pacific area. In ten years it could be almost three-fourths. People are getting sick in their most economically productive years. In fact, chronic diseases are killing more middle-ag

34、ed people in poorer countries than in richer ones. The WHO estimates (估计) that chronic diseases will cost China alone more than 500,000 million dollars in the next ten years. That estimate represents the costs of medical treatment and lost productivity. Russia and India are also expected to face hug

35、e economic losses.According to a WHO report, deaths from chronic diseases have increased largely as the result of economic gains in many countries. Until recently infectious and parasitic (寄生的) diseases have been the main killers in Asia and the Pacific but they are no longer the major cause of deat

36、h in most countries.As many as 80% of the deaths from chronic diseases could be prevented, health officials say. An important tool for governments is to limit the marketing of alcohol and tobacco to young people. Also, more programs are needed to urge healthy eating and more physical activity.The UN

37、 aims to reduce chronic-disease deaths by 2% each year by international action through 2015, thats to say, 36 million lives could be saved, including 25 million in Asia and the Pacific.32. According to the passage, chronic diseases _.A. can be ignored B. can be prevented C. will disappear D. are all

38、 deadly33. In many countries, whats mainly responsible for increasing deaths from chronic diseases?A. The economic development.B. The poor living conditions.C. Infectious and parasitic diseases.D. Young peoples bad habits.34. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Most deaths are caused by

39、 chronic diseases in the world.B. The middle-aged are becoming victims of chronic diseases in Asia.C. Infectious and parasitic diseases are no longer death killers.D. To reduce chronic-disease deaths needs worldwide efforts.35. The best title for the passage would be “_”.A. Different Measures to Fig

40、ht Chronic DiseasesB. The WHOs Report on Heath in Developing CountriesC. The UN: the Leader of International CommunityD. Chronic Diseases: the Worlds Leading Killer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。Ways to avoid crowds when travellingBook tickets in advancePurchase tick

41、ets online before you leave home. 36 Smart travellers can also avoid the queue when visiting abroad the London Eye, Britains Houses of Parliament, Italys Vatican Museums, and Pariss Louvre. It can help you keep your cool with online ticket sales. Buy early and avoid the stress of the waiting time. 3

42、7 .If you forgot to purchase tickets beforehand, do the next best thing and show up early. There are fewer travellers in the morning when an attraction opens its doors for the day. This plan is especially useful for tourist sites that are overrun with people by midday. Some seasoned travellers prefe

43、r to do the opposite and show up late in the day, or around dinnertime. 38 .Talk to peopleIts the job of the doorman in your hotel or the clerk in the tourist office to know their citys attractions inside and out. Have a friendly chat with these experts to get their advice on the best time to visit

44、popular sites. 39 Its also extremely helpful to talk to locals, taxi drivers and even fellow travellers. Often theyll know the secrets of touring in demand places when theyre not teaming with people.Adjust your mealtime 40 And if you meet theatre fans unexpectedly in New York, London or Toronto, the

45、 queue for a meal can stretch past an hour. Eat a bit early or a little later, and youll beat both the crowds and your hunger.A. Arrive early or lateB. Avoid school holidaysC. Both strategies can help you escape the crowdsD. Remember to ask when they would do it in personE. Youll experience the coun

46、trys culture like a local, not a touristF. If so, you can skip the crowds and the endless lines at your destinationG. Popular restaurants will always have a long wait at usual dinnertime.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Alice,

47、my friends daughter, goes to an expensive private school where she has a friend, Jane, who is on a full 41 at this school. Her mother is an immigrant from Africa 42 her father is an alcoholic(酒鬼). Although her mother works very hard, she can 43 make ends meet. Jane is very bright and has a gift 44 music and tha