2016-2017学年度高一级第二学期期末联考英语试题本试卷共135分，考试时间120分钟。
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第一部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分60分）第一节单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Wang Lin failed to be admitted to Hong Kong University last year, and only then________the importance of English.A. he finally realizedB. he had realizedC. had he realizedD. did he realize2. —This book by Tony Garrison is of great use for our course.—But I think this latest one is________worth reading.A. betterB. moreC. mostD. very3. Don’t ______ a person only because he has failed in an examination.A. look upB. look downC. look down onD. look up to4. I really ______ whether we win or lose.A. care aboutB. care forC. careD. care to5. On the bus, all the people except the driver ______ to talk and laugh during the journey.A. encouragedB. were encouragingC. were encouragedD. was encouraged6. Don’t spoil the children. Can’t you make your little boy ______ himself?A. behaveB. believeC. performD. conduct7.—Why can’t I smoke here?—At no time _________ in the meeting room.A. is smoking permittedB. smoking is permittedC. does smoking permitD. smoking does permit8.She has been working hard day and night, which of course, _______ her pale face.A. accounts forB. stands forC. goes forD. answers for9.Columbus’s discovery of the “New World” took place _______.A. on purposeB. by accidentC. by heartD. by mistake10.It remains to be seen ______ the newly formed committee’s policy can be put into practice.A.thatB. whichC.whatD. whether11. At home, he keeps some pets, to which he ______ all his spare time.A. spendsB. offersC. devotesD. provides12. She’s tired of acting, and she _______ changing for a new job, but she hasn’t made up her mind yet.A. had consideredB. has been consideringC. consideredD. is going to consider13. The flowers ______ my mother, but my sister thought they were for her and took them.A. were intended forB. intended forC. intended to giveD. intended giving14. You’ve done much of the work, and please leave ______ to us.A. the restB. the otherC. anotherD. the others15.The way he thought of _________ the problem is very useful.A.solvingB. to solveC.solveD.answering第二节完形填空（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。
In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n) 16 might be just what the doctor ordered, so I 17 off. Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, so I 18 to catch a taxi to my 19 and settle in. Next morning, I took another 20 to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs. 21 I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were 22. Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can 23 my table."I gratefully sat down with the 24 lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the 25 drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't 26 a car, and hadn’t realised how 27 taking taxis would be. After a while she said, "My dear, don’t use any more taxis. I’m re tired and it would be my pleasure to 28 you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn’t put her to that 29, but she brushed asidemy protests (反对). She asked me where I was 30 and next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the 31 time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to 32 alone. At the end of the day, she 33 to take me back to my accommodation. I 34 her money but she refused to take any.I’ll never forget that wonderful lady, who throug h her 35, filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.16. A. holiday B. ceremony C. operation D. experiment17. A. kept B. went C. dropped D. knocked18. A. intended B. promised C. managed D. deserved19. A. hospital B. company C. university D. accommodation20. A. colleague B. passenger C. suitcase D. taxi21. A. Instead B. First C. Later D. Once22. A. classified B. occupied C. decorated D. painted23. A. share B. reserve C. set D. possess24. A. old B. poor C. innocent D. stubborn25. A. journey B. meal C. speech D. interview26. A. donated B. repaired C. hired D. guided27. A.convenient B. worthwhile C. unfortunate D. expensive28. A.inspire B. entertain C. call D. drive29. A.business B. argument C. trouble D. challenge30. A.working B. staying C. moving D. shopping31. A.appointed B. limited C. favourite D. regular32. A. digest B. explore C.perform D. calculate33. A.forgot B. refused C. returned D.preferred34. A.sent B. lent C. offered D. owed35. A.confidence B. dignity C.curiosity D. kindness第三节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。