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湖南师大附中20162017学年度高二第一学期期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分得分_第卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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 sports event is about to start?A. The long distance race.B. The high jump.C. The relay race.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a book store. B. In a hotel. C. In a post office.3. To whom does the MP3 player belong?A. The woman. B. The mans sister. C. The womans friend.4. Where is the man going?A. To the teaching building.B. To the school clinic. C. To the laboratory building.5. What will the man buy for himself?A. A new car. B. An apartment. C. A leather coat.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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. Why did the man go to the park?A. For a walk.B. To meet the woman.C. To relax with his children.7. What did the man recommend to the woman?A. Going to 5th Avenue.B. Going to the waterfront downtown.C. Going to buy a map.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What color does the woman want to buy?A. Green. B. Black. C. Blue.9. How much will the woman pay at last?A. 118 yuan. B. 162 yuan. C. 150 yuan.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Which kind of menu does the man want to look at?A. English. B. French. C. Chinese.11. Who likes the vegetable salad?A. The man. B. The mans wife. C. The mans father.12. What does the man specially order for his father?A. Fried fish. B. Roast lamb. C. French onion soup.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is Terry?A. A doctor. B. A cook. C. A student.14. How many people live in the rented house?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 15. What can we learn about the rented house from the conversation?A. It is small. B. It is very new. C. It is mostly wooden inside.16. What can we learn about the man from the conversation?A. He does the most cleaning.B. He can make dumplings.C. He likes eating everything made by his roommate.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What do we know about Du Fu Thatched Cottage?A. Du Fu lived in it for four years.B. It is located in the eastern suburbs of Chengdu.C. It is marked by a stream, ancient architecture and old trees.18. When did Du Fu begin serving as a minor official?A. In his thirties. B. In his forties. C. In his fifties.19. How did Du Fu get the money to build the cottage?A. He borrowed it from a friend.B. He earned it by serving as an official.C. He earned it by writing poems.20. Where did Du Fu spend the happiest time of his life?A. In Changan. B. In Chengdu. C. In Qinzhou.第二部分阅读理解(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和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIts AOL Jobs Week. Well have many job listings, so settle in and get your resume ready. And be sure to check out the rest of our Jobs Week content: from resume writing and networking to day jobs and time management to getting a new restaurant off the ground. Lastly, dont forget to enter our sweepstakes (抽奖) for a chance to win a personal session with one of our career experts!Customer Service WorkersMedian salary: US$31，547Top cities for hiring: Houston, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia Weve all dealt with customer service representatives, those disembodied voices (不见其人的说话声) helping you over the phone with various company or purchaserelated matters. Love them or hate them, the customer service field is currently blowing up in the United Statesbig time.Warehouse WorkersMedian salary: US$29，357Top cities for hiring: Houston, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Columbus, OhioWithout warehouse workers, everything weve ever purchased would still be sitting in a building somewhere. The rise of online shopping sites like Amazon has made warehouses a hot spot for hiring.AccountantsMedian salary: US$63，550Top cities for hiring: Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; New YorkDeath and taxes may be two reasons for the popularity of accounting jobs, which are frequently in high demand. Youll need to become a CPA (Certified Public Accountant注册会计师) to get started. But while some jobs are at the mercy of the economy, the economy itself isnt going away. Neither are accountants.Human Resources ManagersMedian salary: US$99，720Top cities for hiring: Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; New YorkSpeaking of job security, workers in companys human resources department are always needed to find and assess new hires, along with countless other tasks essential to keeping a company wellpeopled. CareerCast named it one of the ten best jobs of 2016, because it has high income and low stress.21. If you are lucky you can have access to _ through the Jobs Week sweepstakes.A. a good job B. a career expertC. a wellwritten resume D. some money22. If an employee wants to work in Columbus, he can choose to work as a(n) _A. customer service worker B. warehouse workerC. accountant D. human resources manager23. The job of a human resources manager is considered to be _A. demanding B. secure C. stressful D. wellpaid24. What is the best title for the passage?A. Start a Good Career Path in Jobs WeekB. Fashionable Jobs in the United StatesC. Jobs Week: Find Your Next Job Here!D. Introduction to Jobs WeekBJack was born without eyes. Hes very lucky with his timing. He grew up having other kittens to play and socialize with, and was used to people from the moment he was born since there are always kids hanging around the barn. He was a favorite amongst the students at the barn. However, when it came time to find the kittens homes, no one knew where Jack would end up. Thats when I got an email from my friend. All she asked was “Do you still want one of the kittens? Theres one here with no eyes and no one can take him.” Without thinking I told her that I did want the kitten.When we first brought him home Jack walked cautiously around, sniffing everything. He went through a time when he could climb the stairs, but couldnt get down. He would sit at the top and cry until someone came and got him. Every now and then when he gets disoriented hell stop and cry. But we just call his name and talk to him and it isnt long before he finds his way back to us.Also, a few weeks after getting Jack, we got a new barn cat named Bear. I always take Jack outside at that time for some fresh air and exercise. He loves to run (at top speed！) around the backyard and gardens. Bear and Jack have become best friends. Jack always knows when Bear is around. Hell run across the yard straight to Bear and wrap his front legs around his neck in a big hug. When theyre tired theyll lie down in the grass together.Jack is truly an inspiration. Ive owned a lot of kittens in my life, but Jack is the happiest, most playful of them all. People who know Jack dont feel sorry for him. They cherish him for the treasure that he is. I have talked to a few people who havent met him personally and tend to pity him, but they just dont understand. Jack doesnt need pity. I think that cats like him dont have disabilities; they have adaptabilities.25. According to the first paragraph, Jack _A. got seriously disabled after birthB. had a good time in the place where he was bornC. ended up wandering in the street at firstD. grew up lonely and sad26. When Jack first came to the authors house, he _A. would cry when he felt lonelyB. was very happy and played wildly in the roomC. had difficulty getting down the stairsD. always needed someone to guide him27. Which of the following has a similar meaning to the underlined word “disoriented”？A. Hurt. B. Caught. C. Lost. D. Broken.28. What can we conclude from the last paragraph?A. Jack needs peoples pity.B. All disabled cats have strong adaptabilities.C. People always feel sad for Jack.D. Jacks story has inspired people.CCan you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car？Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons(视野). Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car. Once you have invested the time to master the skills, you will never go back to the old days. The new technology is simply too convenient and too powerful.Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort. We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things. Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities. Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developedthe computer. It extends the capabilities of our minds.Computers have saved organizations millions of dollars. Furthermore，these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected(忽视). The computer may multiply what we can do, and the return on investment is high. The growth of computer usage is surprising. On the other hand，the computer can do serious damage. Invasion of privacy(侵犯隐私)，fraud(欺诈)，and computerrelated mistakes are just a few shocking examples. The computer is like a doubleedged sword. It has the ability to cut us free from some activities，but it can also cut deep into profits，personal privacy，and our society in general. How it is used is not a function of technology. It is strictly a function of how people decide to use or misuse this new technology. The choice is yours，and only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many，many benefits of the computer age.29. The writer thinks learning about computers is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car because _A. it is simple and practicalB. it needs a lot of practiceC. it leads people to new life experiencesD. it takes much time to master the skills30. According to the passage，computers bring people the following benefits except _A. avoiding mistakes B. saving moneyC. making money D. opening up opportunities31. This passage is probably written for _A. computer teachers B. computer producersC. computer learners D. computer programmersDPeople have been wondering why elephants do not develop cancer even though they have a lifespan(寿命) that are similar to humans, living for around 50 to 70 years.Now scientists believe they know why. A team at the University of Chicago, US has found that elephants carry a large number of genes that stop tumors(肿瘤) developing. To be precise, they found 20 copies of an antitumor gene called TP53 in elephants. Most other species, including humans, only carry one copy.According to the research, the extra copies of the gene improved the animals sensitivity to DNA damage, which lets the cells quickly kill themselves when damaged before they can go on to form deadly tumors.“An increased risk of developing cancer has stood in the way of the evolution of large body sizes in many animals，” the study author Dr Vincent Lynch told The Guardian. If every living cell has the same chance of becoming cancerous, large creatures with a long lifespan like whales and elephants should have a greater risk of developing cancer than humans and mice. But across species, the risk of cancer does not show a connection with body mass.This_phenomenon was found by Oxford University scientist Richard Peto in the 1970s and later named “Petos paradox(悖论)”. Biologists believe it results from larger animals using protection that many smaller animals do not. In the elephants case, the making of TP53 is natures way of keeping this species alive.The study also found that when the same genes were brought to life in mice, they had the same cancer resistance as elephants. This means researchers could use the discovery to develop new treatments that can help stop cancers spreading or even developing in the first place.“Nature has already figured out how to prevent cancer，” said Joshua Schiffman, a biologist at the School of Medicine, University of Utah, US. “Its up to us to learn how different animals deal with the problem so that we can use those strategies to prevent cancer in people.”32. Why are elephants unlikely to develop cancer?A. They have a rather large body size.B. Their genes suffer no DNA damage.C. Certain genes in their body kill existing tumors.D. They carry many genes to prevent tumors developing.33. According to the passage, what has been a risk in the evolution of large animals?A. Deadly tumors. B. The huge body mass.C. Cells killing themselves. D. Sensitivity to DNA damage.34. What does the underlined part “This phenomenon” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?A. Larger animals have protection from TP53.B. The risk of cancer is not related to body size.C. Larger animals suffer the same risk of cancer as smaller ones.D. The larger animals are, the bigger risk of cancer they will have.35. What can be concluded from the passage?A. Depending on nature is surely enough to fight against cancer.B. The TP53 genes have proved useful in stopping cancer in people.C. Humans are expected to prevent cancer with the making of TP53.D. The extra copies of elephants genes are used to cure cancer patients.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。A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can you help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. _36_ Sometimes, what he/she looks for is your presenceyou just need to sit with him/her quietly. Also, good communication is of great significance.Talk openly with your teen, encouraging your teen to express his/her worries and fears. In a word, dont let your teen focus on the worries and fears.Help him/her get organized. _37_ Together, you and your teen can work out a timetable in which he/she can study for what he/she knows will be on test.Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his/her privacy.Give them a nutritious diet. Its important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his/her best._38_ If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is good for reducing stress. _39_ Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when he/she needs a real break from study. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise is important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his/her time so that he/she will feel comfortable taking time out from study to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. _40_ Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his/her efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.A. A parents attitude will have a deep effect on their teens emotions.B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.C. They will only make the situation worse.D. Encourage your teen to relax.E. A simple way is to listen.F. Help your teen think about what he/she has to study and plan.G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(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。If you want your life to stand for peace and kindness, its helpful to do kind and peaceful things. One of my favorite _41_to do this is by developing my own helping actions. These little acts of _42_are opportunities to be of service and reminders of how good it feels to be kind and _43_We live in a rural area of the San Francisco Bay Area. Most of what we see is _44_ and natural. One of the _45_ to the beauty is the rubbish that some people throw out of their windows as they are _46_on the rural roads. One of the few _47_ to living in the mountainous area is that public services, such as rubbish collection, are less _48_than those are closer to the city.A helping action that I practice _49_with my two children is picking up rubbish in our surrounding area. Weve become so accustomed to doing this that my _50_ will often say to me in pleasant voices, “Theres some rubbish, Daddy, _51_the car！” And if we have _52_， we will often pull over and pick it up. It may seem strange, but we actually _53_it. We pick up rubbish in parks, on sidewalks, practically anywhere. Once I even saw a(n)_54_picking up rubbish close to where we live. The man whom I didnt know smiled at me and said, “I _55_saw you doing it, and it seemed like a good idea.”Picking up rubbish is only _56_of an endless supply of possible helping actions. You might like holding a door open for people, visiting and _57_lonely elderly people in nursing homes, or removing snow off someone elses driveway. Think of something that seems effortless _58_helpful. Its worthwhile, personally rewarding, and sets a good example. Your acts of kindness can _59_others to do the same things. And everyone _60_from this.41. A. things B. activities C. ways D. places42. A. kindness B. education C. profession D. amusement43. A. polite B. curious C. challenging D. helpful44. A. dirty B. beautiful C. different D. simple45. A. explanations B. answers C. changes D. weaknesses46. A. running B. walking C. driving D. jumping47. A. reasons B. disadvantages C. principles D. days48. A. available B. important C. satisfying D. dangerous49. A. generally B. casually C. regularly D. accurately 50. A. friends B. parents C. colleagues D. children51. A. stop B. start C. repair D. speed52. A. faith B. time C. money D. material53. A. enjoy B. need C. see D. get54. A. cleaner B. neighbor C. adult D. stranger55. A. seldom B. often C. never D. rarely56. A. many B. that C. one D. all57. A. comforting B. respecting C. treating D. teaching58. A. just B. yet C. still D. even59. A. force B. inform C. encourage D. beg60. A. remembers B. ranges C. suffers D. benefits第卷第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Scientists have announced that they have cloned the first human embryo. This has caused much debate round the world. Cloning is producing a copy of a plant or an animal _61_ (use) its cells. The first mammal _62_(clone) successfully from an adult cell was Dolly. She was born in 1996 and died in early 2003, at a much _63_(young) age than normal. Ian Wilmut is _64_(shock) that some scientists are considering cloning human beings. Although he researches cloning, his _65_(intend) has never been to create copies of humans. However, he thinks researches should pay more attention to creating new tissues and organs _66_ can be used to cure diseases like cancer. Even though human cloning is causing a lot of anxiety, _67_ is good news for those who cannot have their own babies. While cloning human embryos is _68_ (legal) in many countries, some scientists are already working on researches in this field. In China, scientists are doing experiments on cloning animals, as well as cloned tissues to be used in medical treatment. China has succeeded _69_ producing clones of cows, and _70_(continue) to research ways in which cloning can benefit mankind.第四部分写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。