1、1海 淀 区 高 二 年 级 第 一 学 期 期 中 练 习英 语 2017. 11学校 班级 姓名 成绩 第一部分: 听力理解 （共三节， 15 分）第一节 （共 4 小题; 每小题 1 分, 共 4 分）听下面 4 段对话，从每题 A、 B、C 三个选项中, 选出能回答问题的最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What subject does the man like best?A. Biology. B. History. C. Geography.2. Whos on duty today?A.Tom. B. Jack. C. Gavin.3. When did the exhibi
2、tion close?A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.4. What do the girls parents do? A. Singers. B. Teachers. C. Doctors.第二节 （共 7 小题; 每小题 1 分, 共 7 分）听下面 3 段对话，从各题 A、 B、C 三个选项中, 选出能回答问题的最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。听第 5 段材料，回答第 5 至 6 题。5. What is the man watching?A.Sports. B. The news. C. Movies.6. What are sti
3、ll needed in Sichuan?A. Tents. B. Quilts. C. Flash lights.听第 6 段材料，回答第 7 至 8 题。7. Why did the man go to England?A. To travel. B. To study. C. To work.8. What does the man like about Thailand?A. People. B. Food. C. Weather.听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至 11 题。9. What is the relationship between the man and the woma
4、n?A. Guest and receptionist. B. Customer and shopkeeper. C. Passenger and driver.10. Why does the man decide not to go to Newton this time?A. Because it isnt close to Norwalk.B. Because the road is in bad conditions.C. Because he has no friends living there.11. Why did the woman recommend visiting W
5、estfield?A. It has lots of modern houses. B. It has beautiful tree-lined streets.C. It has a wonderful little museum. 第三节（共 4 小题; 每小题 1 分, 共 4 分）听下面一段对话，根据题目要求在相应题号后的横线上写下关键信息， 每空只填一词。这段对话你将听两遍。2Patient Information FormName Andrew _ 12_Age 46Occupation _13_Symptoms(症状) _14_, no appetite, some pain i
6、n heartAllergic to _15_第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，35 分）第一节 （共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，共 20 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Best Time to Visit These Pricey DestinationsIf youre going to shell out on a vacation, then you might as well do it right. With that in mind, weve asked a few experts for tips on
7、 when to visit some of the most expensive places across the globe. Heres what they had to say.BotswanaHotels in Botswana are second only to Dubai in terms of average cost per person, per night, at around $257. To make the most of your time there, consider an autumn visit, suggests Sarah Faith of Res
8、ponsible Travel. “The heat peaks in Octoberthis is the best time to go and see wild animals as they gather around in the Okavango Delta”, says Faith. While wildlife viewing is incredible in Botswana, theres much to enjoy away from the wilderness, too.”New York CityNew York is the second-most expensi
9、ve holiday destination overall and the most expensive place to dine out, with an average meal for two costing around $67. Garrett, the CEO of Discover New York, suggests, “October and June have gorgeous weather, so outdoor activities are a good choice, with sailing, in-depth neighborhood walks and b
10、iking.” For great value, she advises traveling in January and February, when the city offers tons of indoor activities, from art galleries and Broadway shows to indoor sports events and thousands of dining options. SydneyWith its incredible surfing beaches, dining scene and friendly locals, Sydney i
11、s always a favorite of travelers. Its also expensive. Generally, the shoulder seasons (fall and spring in the U.S.) have the most comfortable weather and fewer crowds than the December-to-February high season. But some months have particular appeal, according to Stuart Rigg, Australian travel specia
12、list for Southern Crossings. April, for example, falls into the low season, which means youll find hotel deals along with weather thats typically “very pleasant,” Rigg says. “Sydney also has some great events during this low season period,” he adds.LondonPetulia Melideo, who runs Contexts London wal
13、king tours, advises booking well in advance for lower hotel rates, and suggests a wintry visit. “November is a great time for London. The weather is still tolerableand if it gets too chilly, there are plenty of cozy pubs to pop into,” she says. Other good times to visit include June, which means few
14、er tourists. 16. According to the passage, October is the best time to travel to_.A. New York and Botswana B. London and Sydney C. New York and London D. Sydney and Botswana17. Visitors to Sydney _. A. may find cheap hotels in the shoulder seasonsB. can enjoy wonderful beaches and dining scene3C. wi
15、ll experience the most comfortable weather in December D. should avoid the low season because of the unpleasant weather18. Which is the desirable month if youd like to visit London without too many crowds?A. April. B. June. C. November. D. December.B A Blessed Teacher I remembered Ricky came back to
16、 see me ten years after he was in my class. He told me how I had inadvertently(不经意地) changed his life.Ricky often gazed out the window during one of my ninth-grade history classes early in my teaching career. He was quiet, and his good grades and mild manner were why I did not move him away from the
17、 seat by the window. One day, I leaned over his shoulder and quietly asked, “What are you looking at? You gaze out of this window during every class.”He said, “I am looking at the band.”According to Ricky, I said, “If you like the band so much that you have to look at them during this class every da
18、y, I want you to go down to Mr. Overby (the band teacher) and tell him that I sent you. Tell him that you want to be in the band. Now turn around and finish working before the bell rings.”The next day Ricky went to Mr. Overby and told him I had sent him and he wanted to be in the band. He added that
19、 he did not know how to play any instrument.When Ricky visited me ten years later, he thanked me for telling him to go to Mr. Overby because he fell in love with music and discovered his musical talent that had not been tapped. His musical talent resulted in him getting a scholarship to college and
20、earning a degree that now allowed him to provide for his family. Most of all, music had brought great pleasure and satisfaction to his life.After Ricky thanked me, I pointed out that he did all of the hard work it took to become the wonderfully talented person that he was. I did not make him walk do
21、wnstairs to join the band, practice his instrument, and get the good grades that led to his college scholarship.Ricky responded that I could have yelled at him for looking out the window. Instead, I gave him an alternative that changed his whole life.After he left, I thought about his words. I reali
22、zed that I was teaching children with every word I said, every action I took, and with every decision I made. Rickys story raised my teaching bar. Most of all, I have never forgotten the lesson Ricky taught me, a blessed teacher.19. Which of the following words can best describe the author? A. Curio
23、us and helpful. B. Independent and creative.C. Tolerant and responsible. D. Courageous and professional.20. What did the author do when he found Ricky gazed out?A. He yelled at Ricky. B. He moved him away from the seat.C. He took Ricky to Mr. Overby. D. He asked Ricky to finish working first.21. Ric
24、ky thanked his teacher because his teacher .A. encouraged him a lot D. taught him to practice the instrumentC. discovered his musical talent B. made a difference in his lifeCGlobal GDP in 2030 will be 14% higher as a result of AI(Artificial Intelligence), thanks to improving labor productivity and i
25、ncreasing consumer demand, says a report.The report could increase the enthusiasm of economic policymakers and the public, and show the power of technology in changing not only peoples daily lives, but also economic activities. However, history tells us that, while technological advancements have br
26、ought us benefits, they 4have also led to great social disorders, by changing the production and labor structures, and forcing many workers to either adapt to the changes or lose their jobs. In the 18th century, for instance, skilled workers rose up to resist the Industrial Revolution, destroying ma
27、chinery in the early 19th century. We may not see similar protests today, but history should serve as a warning against the application of AI technology. While we may gain a lot of benefits from AI, we must work out plans to reduce its negative effect on society, especially for workers. AI can raise
28、 productivity and expand GDP, but it can also make non-adaptive workers jobless. In India, some technology personnel have already felt the negative effect of information technology. As technology industries across the world seek increasing support from automation（自动操作）, robotics and big data analysi
29、s, some technology workers have already lost their jobs.In their 2013 research study, Michael Osborne and Carl Frey from Oxford University estimated 47% of the jobs in the United States are “at risk” of being automated in the next 20 years. They said jobs in transportation and office and administrat
30、ive support are at high risk of being automated. And Kaifu Lee recently said that robots could take away about 50% of all jobs from humans in the next decade.Those estimates may sound sensational and the impact of technological advancements may not be that serious, as they will also create jobs in n
31、ew industries. However, policymakers should consider how to better embrace the technological wave to bring benefits while taking action to minimize its negative effects. The government therefore needs to work together with business leaders and social organizations, to promote training programs for p
32、otentially helpless workers, in order to make them more capable of adapting to the structural changes in industries and job markets in the future. 22. Paragraph 2 mainly wants to tell us that technological advancements have _.A. brought us a lot of benefits B. improved our daily livesC. caused some
33、social problems D. led to great unemployment23. We can learn from the passage that _.A. the government should discover peoples potentialsB. technology workers are more likely to survive AI technologyC. we should take action to meet the challenge of the AI technology D. most workers are willing to ac
34、cept the changes brought by AI technology24. The underlined word “sensational” in the last paragraph probably means_.A. shocking B. powerful C. inspiring D. wonderful25. The passage is intended to _.A. warn us against the negative effects of AI technologyB. present the good and bad effects of AI tec
35、hnologyC. inform us of the development of AI technologyD. arouse peoples enthusiasm for AI technology第二节 （共 10 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 共 15 分）Read the following passage and then answer the questions. When thinking back to an experience that has affected me the most, I cant help but recall the first time I pe
36、rformed for a crowd with my band.As I stood in the dark, in front of 300 people, my head began to pound and my eyes began to hurt from straining to see the faces before me. No matter how many times I wiped off my hands, they were covered with sweat, making them fumble across the strings of my guitar
37、. Then, in a flash, the spotlights were turned on and the crowd yelled. My heart raced and I knew that the night of my first concert would be exciting and memorable.The concert was held annually at Franks school. Being the largest activity for the 5students in the spring, we were told to expect the
38、whole school to come to see us play. That fact went over and over in my mind. True, I had played in the school band in concerts for many people, but that was with a large group and I had sat in the back. Here it was just the three of us, all up front. I had had different visions of what performing w
39、ould be like, but what ended up happening was a pleasant surprise.During the first song, the crowd stood in a mixed state of confusion and excitement. I could see nothing but their dark shapes, some swaying to the beat of the bass drum, others standing still, examining our every move. The song ended
40、 with hesitant applause.Glancing at Frank, the guitarist and singer, I read a message in his eyes. “I dont think they like us.“ His look pierced through my heart and I almost left the stage, yet kept going anyway. The second and third songs went the same way with the crowd looking at us like monkeys
41、 in a zoo. But then the magic started.Our fourth song we had was written for the occasion and it was as if it were the beginning of a trip that we would take with the crowd of onlookers. The funk bass and driving drums seemed to pick these people up like puppets and do with them what they pleased. T
42、he crowd danced and jumped and clapped, in and out of beat. Our music was giving these people a reason to lose their inhibitions and for a short time, enjoy themselves. By the end of the second to last song the crowd was at our mercy. Finally creating a situation that I had only dreamed of, during t
43、he last song the crowd began to sing the words. But it was not just any song, it was a song we had written. This sent my heart racing and I couldnt help smiling and even laughing. The song ended and an echoing roar came over the crowd. The concert was to me part of a childhood dream. My friends and
44、I were responsible for giving 300 people a good time for an evening. They sang my words and they hummed my tune, and all helped to make the dream come true. That night back in my room, I sat up all night. I saw the bodies dancing in front of me and heard their screams. Even though I may perform in c
45、ollege and in the future, this feeling is one I may never feel again. Questions 26 to 30. Judge if the following statements agree with the information given in the passage. Choose A for TRUE if the statements agree with it; choose B for FALSE if the statements dont agree with it; choose C for NOT GI
46、VEN if the information the statements carry is not mentioned anywhere in the passage. 26. The three of us usually sat up front in the school band. 27. In the beginning, the audience was not fully absorbed in the performance. 28. The song written for the concert aroused the audiences excitement. 29.
47、When the fourth song started, the audience began to sing along. 30. In the end, the performers played more songs at the request of the audience. Questions 31 to 34. Match the following words with their meanings in the passage. Note that there are four choices more than you need. 31. straining32. fum
48、ble33. inhibitions 34. racing A. search carefullyB. shynessC. running quicklyD. move awkwardlyE. strugglingF. senseG. stretchingH. beating fastI. search J. shynessK. runningL. moveM. strugglingN. senseO. stretchingP. beatingQ.6Question 35. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. 35. What is the best title for the passage?A. My Valuable Experience. B. A Special Occasion.C. My Childhood Dream. D. A Memorable Concert.第三部分：知识运用（共三节
