1、温岭市十校2020-2021高一下学期期中联考英语试题第一部分 听力 略(30分)第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分35分)AEach time Chinese New Year is approaching, preparations are underway around the world. Here are some China towns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.LondonAlthough it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having o
2、nly become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, Londons Chinatown is perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns, previous years have seen shows with acrobatics(杂技), martial arts(武术),dance and opera nearby.San FranciscoS
3、an Franciscos Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visit
4、ors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.BangkokWith an about100-year-old history, the Thai capitals Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is
5、also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.MauritiusFound in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nations rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20thcentury by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors.
6、 During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional lion dances through the streets.21.According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?A.Londons Chinatown. B.San Franciscos Ch
7、inatown.C.Mauritiuss Chinatown. D.Bangkoks Chinatown.22.Whats special about Bangkoks Chinatown?A.It is crowded with Chinese restaurants. B.It is the major entrance for the Chinese.C.It is well-known for its gold business. D.It is when you can enjoy fireworks.23.If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances
8、, you can go to _.A.Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius B.the Sunday market in BangkokC.the Grant Avenue in San Francisco D.the Chinese community in LondonBYear in year out, many high school graduates go to college to continue their education as well as pursue(追求) their life-long dreams.College has
9、many advantages for later life. When I look back at the years I spent in college, I dont regret it even a bit. As a matter of fact, I believe they were the most important years of my life. I came out of St. Martins College is a bright and eager graduate, ready to take charge of my life and pursue al
10、l my dreams with a clear focus. Besides education, the kind of life one experiences on campus teaches a lot about life outside school。There are many differences between my pre-college years and the post-college years. To start with, I grew up in the countryside, so I was not used to talking with str
11、angers. I was comfortable with my small world and could not see its changing. However, all this changed the day I stepped into St. Martins College.Though shy at first, I was amazed by my new surroundings; I met and communicated with people from all over the world. I made friends with students from o
12、ther states and other countries . After four years in college, I was ready to embrace the world.I did not mind working in Asia or Africa for I was prepared. College also prepared me well for employment, because I did not know what to pursue while in high school.Later I pursued a degree in business a
13、nd I am working my way to being a C.E.O at the moment. The college really improved my chances of getting a job and my earning potential. I want to encourage everyone out there to pursue education to the highest level.Anyway,higher education helps increase knowledge about life;it provides us with an
14、insight into various opportunities in life and thus makes one achieve his or her goals. 24. What dose the author mainly want to tell us in the first paragraph?A. He really want to go to college.B. His college life was busy and happy.C. The college education helped realize his dreams.D. The college e
15、ducation benefited him a lot.25. According to the text,which of the following is the advantage of college?A. It makes one expert in his field.B. It helps reduce the unemployment.C. It contributes to ones success.D. It lets one no longer fear the new surrounding.26. What is the authors purpose in wri
16、ting the text?A. To introduce his college life.B. To encourage people to go to college.C. To explain how college changed his life.D. .T o show what to expect from college life.CIf you are not ready to keep a dog or a cat,Panasonic has introduced yet another companion robot that dutifully pays attent
17、ion to you just like a real pet.Nicobo isnt easy to describe ;its as if someone flipped a bowl over,gave it some lively eyes,a wagging tail,and then wrapped in an old sock.It has no ability to locomote-it,wontcome when you call it-but its attached to a moving base so that it can turn form side to si
18、de and look up and down.Co-developed by robotics researchers from Toyohashi University of Technology,Nicobo also includes a camera for recognizing faces,multiple directional microphones for recognizing voices and turning to pay attention,touch sensors(传感器)so it knows when its being touched or hugged
19、,and a light sensor so that like a cat,it can enjoy a nap in bright sunlight. Instead of picking up laundry or cleaning your floors,Nicobo is all about providing simple companionship.So when someone pets it,the robots tail starts wagging in appreciation.But it can also have days when its mood isnt s
20、o cheerful and thats probably when it wont think twice about farting(放屁)around you.Nicobo can also talk,but in the beginning,it only speaks a single word.But eventually,it can speak full sentences in katakoto-the Japanese word for broken language,or baby talk.You are never going to have a long conve
21、rsations with Nicobo,but its simple sentence will help reinforce(加强)feeling that its truly attentively and listening to your feelings,even if it cant do anything about them.Getting your hands on Nicobo is a little complicated.For starters,Panasonic is only planning to initially(最初地)make 320 units of
22、 the little robot,with a price tag of around 360 dollars.But its handling pre-orders through its own crowdfundning(众筹)platform with the goal of raising 10,000,000YEN(about 95,000dollars)before production actually happens.And it looks like all the pre-orders for Nicobo are already claimed.27. What do
23、se the underlined word “locomote”mean in paragraph 2?A. stop B.spin C.move D.jump28. As a pet ,Nicobo can .A. recognize its ownerB. touch people like a catC. help do some houseworkD. communicate with people for a long time29. What will probably happen if Nicobo has a bad mood?A. It will stay still.B
24、. It will have a nap.C. It will stop talking.D. It will fart around you.30. Whats the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Its not easy to get Nicobo.B. Many people have booked Nicobo.C. The future of Nicobo is bright.D. The company needs more money to produce Nicobo.第二节(共5小题,每小题2分,共10分)The Qingming F
25、estival is celebrated with a three-day national holiday,whose name originates from the saying “Plants start to revive and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way. Thus,the festival is called Qingming,” which means clean and bright. 31 Tomb sweeping aims to commemorate family ancestors while go
26、ing on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.Traditional customs Tomb sweeping. 32 On this day,the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs. They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clean the weeds from around the tomb. F
27、inally,they kowtow and pray, hoping for their ancestors blessing for the rest of the year.Spring outing. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons for a spring outing,as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their fri
28、ends and family. 33 Traditional food Qingtuan,a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand,is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo. 34 It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice, stuffed with sweetened bean paste. Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao,a gree
29、n spring vegetable. In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns, known as Huamo, made into different shapes. 35 Some are for peaceful family life while others represent the wish for health.A. With each distinct look comes a good blessing.B. The tradition of tomb sweeping origin
30、ates from the Qin Dynasty.C. The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.D. Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.E. Playing football and flying kites are popular activities,F. Many traditional customs are practiced to show re
31、spect for our ancestors.G. It is popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River.第三部分 语言运用(共两节 满分45分)第一节 完形填空(30分)36.A.efforts B.promises C.senses D.differences37.A.considered B.forgot C.respected D.learned38.A.rap B.shout C.song D.voice39.A.led away B.driven away C.given outD.turned down40.A.s
32、imilarly B.gradually C.immediatelyD.particularly41.A.succeeded B.failed C.respondD.ignored42.A.melted B.froze C.appeared D.stopped43.A.wrong B.familiar C.bad D.slow44.A.missed B.heard C.realized D.proved45.A.start B.have C.begin D.complete46.A.singer B.conductor C.dancer D.worker47.A.late B.only C.l
33、ast D.first48.A.disappointed B.puzzled C.interested D.satisfied49.A.success B.fault C.energy D.opinion50.A.deny B.offer C.afford D.refuse51.A.encouraged B.blamed C.called D.greeted52.A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.However D.Besides53.A.bad B.common C.ordinaryD.perfect54.A.up B.out C.in D.towards55.A.mist
34、ake B.surprise C.laughter D.sadness语言运用 (15分)Jan Tchamani, 56 English teacher in the UK, suddenly developed a serious illness so she had to quit her job. While she 57 (stick) at home ,she felt lonely and bored. Later, she discovered that 58 (surf)the Internet was very interesting. She joined an onli
35、ne group 59 she could talk about her problems and get support from others. She realized that one of the greatest 60 (benefit) of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that actually exists between people. 61 (inspire) by the people she met online , she started an IT club 62 (teach) olde
36、r people how to use computers and the Internet and many old people benefited from it. A 59-year-old man learned how to apply 63 work online and found a great job.A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with her friends. Jan has started to learn more about
37、 how to use the Internet to make society 64 (good). Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.In a word,Jans life 65 (improve)greatly by the Internet over these years. 第四部分(写作共两节,满分40分)第一节:单句翻译(共七题,66-71每小题2分,72题3分,满分15分)66.我非常感谢所有老师的帮助。(grateful)67.如果
38、下周末方便的话,请到我的城市来玩。(convenient)68.无论我解释的多么仔细,他还是没听懂。(no matter how/however)69.挂在墙上的那幅画是我爸爸的。(现在分词作定语;belong to)70.随着考试的临近,我感觉很紧张,以至于我睡觉都睡不好。(with的复合结构,approach ;so.that)71.Jim专心致志地在看一本有趣的书,没注意到老师走进教室。(过去分词做状语;absorbed in)72.在过去的几年里,中国在防御疾病方面取得了巨大的成就。(achievement;defend)第二节:应用文写作。(满分25分)假设你是学生李华,下个月你将参
39、加学校举办的以“My Experience of Learning English”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份演讲稿,主要内容包括:1.个人经历2.个人经验注意:1.词数80左右2.可以适当增加细节3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数My Experience of Learning EnglishLearning English well is not easy,but the passion of learning English keeps me going.That is my secret in learning English.温岭市十校2020-2021高一下学期期中联考英语
40、答案:阅读A:BCAB:DCBC:CADA七选五CBEGA完形填空ADDAC BBACD BCABC BADDC语法填空an stuck surfing where benefits Inspired to teach for better has been improved句子翻译1.I am very grateful to all the teachers for their help.2.Please come to my city next weekend if it is convenient for you.3.No matter how carefully I explaine
41、d,he didnt understand.4.The picture hanging on the wall belongs to my father.5. With the exam approaching,I felt so nervous that I couldnt sleep well.6.Absorbed in reading an interesting book,Jim didnt notice the teacher walk into the classroom.7.In the past few years,China has made great achievemen
42、ts in defending against diseases.应用文写作My Experience of Learning EnglishLearning English well is not easy,but the passion of learning English keeps me going.Id like to share my experience of English studying with you. To be honest,I had a tough time learning English at the beginning.Whenever I tried
43、my best to speak English in class,I would be laughed by my classmates.Thank God,I didnt give up.It was then my English teacher told me only by actively participating in the process can we experience the fun of it.So it is with learning English.Since then,Ive never ignored an opportunity to take clos
44、e encounters with English,communicating with native speakers,joining clubs and so on.In fact,I think I have been addicted during this time because it is just so amazing. Just like everything else in life,learning can be fun as long as you look at it as a positive experience.The process could seem rather painful at first,but it turns out to be very rewarding.That is my secret in learning English.