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1、版权所有 :中国好课堂 2017-2018 学年上学期期末考试高一英语试题卷第 2 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 或 D）中，选出最佳选项ARainy days may stop some cheerful plans of outside activities, but it doesnt have to be boring or frustrating inside. On the next rainy day, try some of these ideas to mak

2、e fun.Tell stories. Tell old stories you heard when you were young. Or, you might make up some really fascinating stories just for the kids. Let them all have a turn at making up stories of their own.Play in the kitchen.Let the kids help you cook a pizza or maybe some cookies. Give them a chance to

3、help you in the kitchen and make something delicious.Just make sure the cooking is cleaning up.Write a story together.Let the kids come up with a story of their own. They might want to write stories individually and then read them aloud to others. Or，they might want to get together and write a story

4、 together.Play “lets pretend“ games. Let the kids pretend to be teachers, doctors, nurses or policemen. Let them dress up in whatever you may have. Then let them play the roles. You might even volunteer to be the student or the patient.Have a party. Let the kids pick out some music and dance around

5、the room. Then, let them enjoy themselves with laughter, when you show them how it was done when you were a kid.Use these ideas to get you started, and the kids may actually start wishing for more rainy days. （21 ） From the passage we learn _. A. what we can do to make rainy days interesting 版权所有 :中

6、国好课堂 B. why rainy days are boringC. the children never like rainy days D. the ways to play games with children（22 ） The children will feel _ when you try the ideas mentioned in the passage. A. sad B. tired C. happy D. boring（23 ） You may need some special costumes(服装，戏服) when _. A. in the kitchen B.

7、 telling storiesC. playing “lets pretend” games D. making up storiesBWhen you think of environmental problems you probably think of pollution, but the poaching (偷猎) of wild animals is one, too. Poaching has worriedenvironmentalists for years and, despite laws, this terrible crime has yet to be stopp

8、ed.Poaching is a serious problem, especially in Africa and Asia. This crime is done for mercial profit (商业利益), meaning hunters kill animals illegally and sell their most worthy parts. Although poachers usually hunt tigers, elephants and rhinos, they kill sharks and whales, too. This illegal hunting

9、has led to decreasing populations of many species.Many nations have banned poaching, but enforcement (执行) is difficult. The small number of police officers trained to deal with this creates an unfair advantage for poachers.Poachers usually kill animals for only one product: tigers are killed for the

10、ir striped fur, elephants their ivory tusks and rhinos their large horn. The bodies of the animals are left to rot. Sharks fins are cut off and their bodies thrown back into the ocean. Without fins they cant swim and will die. The illegally obtained fins are used to make shark fin soup.The laws that

11、 “protect” animals are no more than pieces of paper. The current poaching bans need better enforcement, and I have a plan.The number of enforcers needs to be increased so that there are enough to watch the herds and make sure poachers cant shoot the 版权所有 :中国好课堂 animals. The reserve parks in Africa s

12、hould bee a huge zoo so that the animals can move but within a fenced area. Another idea is to build a concrete enclosure instead of fences. Watchtowers could be constructed so enforcers can monitor a wide variety of poacher targets. This may not completely end the problem, but it would slow it down

13、.Poaching is a serious problem and a criminal act. The effects of poaching will be felt for centuries to come, and if there are any still alive, the only place to see animals might be in a zoo. （24 ） Poaching has not been stopped mainly because _. A. there are no laws to ban this crime B. this crime

14、 has not been that seriousC. effective measures have not been taken D. the authors plan has not been adopted（25 ） What is the basic reason for poaching? A. Peoples needs for food. B. Peoples desire for profit.C. The lack of protecting lawD. The worsening of environment.（26 ） We can infer from the la

15、st paragraph that _. A. poaching will be more serious if not stoppedB. the effects of poaching will be removed soonC. it has been too late to stop poaching nowD. zoos are the best place to protect animals（27 ） The purpose of this passage is to _. A. show the astonishing fact of the bloody illegal hu

16、ntingB. provide some suggestions on banning poachingC. warn the seriousness of the present animal conditionD. call on people to protect environment and animalsCEveryone has probably seen a movie or two about robots going against man. As a kid it was interesting, but not a reality. But today, when we

17、 look at how far scientists have come, its not just a funny thought but a real possibility.版权所有 :中国好课堂 Honda has already created a robot with eyes, legs, arms and hands and it can act just like a person. There is no end to what a robot could do in the future. Just think what we can do in twenty to t

18、hirty years. Were dealing with almost an entire new species (种类) of human-like robots that could be cleverer than us. Can we continue to use these robots in a way that they serve us, or will they become so wise thatthey will want independence (独立)?I am really not sure just how far scientists are goi

19、ng to perfect robots. But once this type of robot is made, they will be able to think, make decisions, sense the movement of others and decide what it wants to do.A new invention has led to the introduction of a female robot, which was introduced at an entertainment show in Vegas. The robot called R

20、oxy sells for between seven and ten thousand dollars. It is built to accompany (陪伴) females. This female (女性的) robot companion is called true companion and you can find such robots on the Internet. Robots used to have limited uses, but now they are almost in every field. This has opened the door to

21、many dangerous possibilities in the future.（28 ） Why does the writer mention movies about robots? A. To prove robots can go against man.B. To lead to the topic of the passage.C. To show that robots are liked by film makers.D. To show that people are interested in robots.（29 ） What does the underline

22、d sentence in Paragraph 2 suggest? A. There is an end to the development of robots.B. Robots will look exactly like human beings soon.C. Robots may be able to do anything in the future.D. Human beings dont know what kind of robot they want.（30 ） According to thewritera perfect robot_. A. can think a

23、s human beings doB. will always serve human beingsC. is still not as clever as human beings D. will surely go against human beings版权所有 :中国好课堂 （31 ） It is implied in the passage that the writer worries that_.A. human beings cannot create a perfect robot B. robots may be harmful in the futureC. robots

24、 may be hard to recognize D. robots have limited usesDIn 1978, I was 18 and was working as a nurse in a small town about 270 km away from Sydney, Australia. I was looking forward to having five days off from duty. Unfortunately, the only one train a day back to my home in Sydney had already left.So

25、I thought Id hitch a ride (搭便车).I waited by the side of the highway for three hours but no one stopped for me. Finally, a man walked over and introduced himself as Gordon. He said that although he couldnt give me a lift, I should come back to his house for lunch. He noticed me standing for hours in

26、the November heat and thought I must be hungry. I was doubtful as a young girl but he assured （使放心）me I was safe, and he also offered to help me find a lift home afterwards. When we arrived at his house, he made us sandwiches. After lunch, he helped me find a lift home.Twenty-five years later, in 20

27、03, while I was driving to a nearby town one day, I saw an elderly man standing in the glaring heat, trying to hitch a ride. I thought it was another chance to repay someone for the kindness Id been given decades earlier. I pulled over and picked him up. I made him comfortable on the back seat and o

28、ffered him some water.After a few moments of small talk, the man said to me, “You havent changed a bit, even your red hair is still the same.” I couldnt remember where Id met him. He then told me he was the man who had given me lunch and helped me find a lift all those years ago. It was Gordon.（32 ）

29、 The author had to hitch a ride one day in 1978 because .A. her work delayed her trip to Sydney版权所有 :中国好课堂 B. she was going home for her holidaysC. the town was far away from Sydney D. she missed the only train back home（33 ） Which of the following did Gordon do according to Paragraph 2? A. He helpe

30、d the girl find a ride.B. He gave the girl a ride back home.C. He bought sandwiches for the girl. D. He watched the girl for three hours.（34 ） The reason why the author offered a lift to the elderly man was that A. she realized he was Gordon B. she had known him for decadesC. she was going to the ne

31、arby town D. she wanted to repay the kindness she once got（35 ） What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?A. Giving sometimes produces nice results. B. Those who give rides will be rapid.C. Good manners bring about happiness.D. People should offer free rides to others.第二节 （共 5

32、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。If you want to be happy, you must take responsibility and stop expecting things or people to make you happy. You are the source of your own happiness, so stop looking elsewhere. 36_. Here are a few ways for you to follow:Be thankful to othe

33、rs. 37 _ .It is too easy to take those around us for granted. Show them the same consideration you would like shown to you.38_ .This goes beyond (超过) politeness; it is a form of giving. Treat everyone you meet as if they have a big sign on their chest saying 版权所有 :中国好课堂 “make me feel important.” If

34、you do this you will discover a hidden source of joy.Perform acts of kindness. Dont wait to be asked, 39_ .It doesnt need to be a big thing, hold the door for a stranger, or smile at anyone you make eye contact with. Look for chances to make others feel good.Make a decision to be happy. This is the

35、most important step on the road to a happy life. 40_ .You are the key to your own happiness, so go ahead, unlock it once and for all.A. Respect other people.B. Be polite to other people.C. Instead of looking for happiness, start creating it.D. You can change your feelings by acting the way you want

36、to feel.E. If you see a chance to do something nice for someone else, do it!F. Simply make up your mind to be the happiest person you know, and you will be.G. Be grateful to the people in your life, and practice saying thank you for any politeness they show you. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节；满分 45 分）第一节 （共 20 小题，

37、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、D) 中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a 41 reason, such as your job or your studies? 42 perhaps youre interested in the 43 ,films or music of a different country and you

38、know how much it will help to have a 44 of the language.Most people learn best using a variety of 45 , but traditional classes are an ideal（理想的）start for many people. They 46 an environment where you can practice under the 47 of someone whos good at the language. We all lead 48 lives and learning a

39、language takes 49 . You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a 50 . It doesnt matter if you havent 版权所有 :中国好课堂 got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes 51 .Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “Im too 52 ,” t

40、hey say. Yes, children do learn languages more 53 than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any 54 . And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. Ive also heard people 55 about the mistakes they make when 56 . Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes 57 youre m

41、uch less likely to make them again.Learning a new language is never 58 . But with some work and devotion, youll make progress. And youll be 59 by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in 60 own language. Good luck! 41. A. technical B. political C. practical D. physical42

42、. A. After B. So C. Though D. Or43. A. literature B. transport C. agriculture D. medicine44. A. view B. knowledge C. form D. database45. A. paintings B. regulations C. methods D. computers46. A. protect B. change C. respect D. provide47. A. control B. command C. guidance D. pressure48. A. busy B. ha

43、ppy C. simple D. normal49. A. courage B. time C. energy D. place50. A. theory B. business C. routine D. project51. A. some risks B. a lot less C. some notes D. a lot more52. A. old B. nervous C. weak D. tired53. A. closely B. quickly C. privately D. quietly54. A. age B. speed C. distance D. school55

44、. A. worry B. hesitate C. think D. quarrel56. A. singing B. working C. bargaining D. learning57. A. if B. and C. but D. before58. A. tiresome B. hard C. interesting D. easy版权所有 :中国好课堂 59. A. blamed B. amazed C. interrupted D. informed60. A. their B. his C. our D. your第二节 (共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅

45、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。）How time flies! I will be a senior high school student this term. I am very excited and nervous. I feel excited because I61. _(learn) more knowledge from my new teachers. 62 . _ (especial), I can learn more about English, math, physics, chemistry and biology. I thin

46、k they are63._(interest). I can meet many new 64. _(friend) in senior high school as well. I think they, 65._ (I) new friends, will be friendly and kind-hearted. I believe I will get along well66. _all of my new classmates. As 67._saying goes, “A friend is 68. _(easy) to be lost than found.” If you

47、want to make friends with others, you should treat them true-heartedly. It is really hard, 69._ I will try.I feel nervous because I heard that it is difficult 70._(study) in senior high school. I think I will meet many problems. But its nothing serious, because I know if I work hard, I will be successful at last. 第四部分 写作（共两节；满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错，（共 10 小题，每题 1 分，满分 10 分 ） The winter holiday is coming. My classmates and I are talking about how to do during the holiday. We can chose between staying at home and take a trip. If we sta