1、江西省吉水县第二中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题第一节 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。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. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Seller and customer. B. Boss and employee. C. Good friends.2. How did the man arrive in Beijing?A. By train.B. By bus.C. By air.3.
2、 What might the man think of the speech?A. Interesting.B. Touching.C. Boring.4. Where will the woman go?A. To the office.B. To the gym.C. To the garage.5. What are the speakers doing?A. Jogging on the street. B. Doing the shopping. C. Babysitting at home.第二节 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
3、选出最佳选项。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. Where are the speakers?A. In a shop. B. At an exhibition. C. At the mans house.7. Which picture was painted by George Anderson?A. The Swiss Mountains.B. The Summer Flowers. C. The Lovely Windows.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why
4、 is the man moving to New York?A. To enjoy the city life. B. To stay with his friends. C. To find a better job.9. How old is the man?A. 19 years old.B. 29 years old.C. 39 years old.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why does the woman want to work in the restaurant?A. The environment is nice. B. The manager is ki
5、nd. C. The salary is high.11. How long can the woman do the job every day on weekdays?A. 2 hours.B. 4 hours.C. 6 hours.12. When can the woman probably get the reply?A. On Tuesday.B. On Thursday.C. On Saturday.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman do?A. A policewoman.B. A doctor.C. A driver.14. Wh
6、at was the girl probably doing when the accident happened?A. Driving a car. B. Listening to music. C. Making a phone call.15. When did the accident happen according to the man?A. At 7:20 a.m. yesterday. B. At 7:20 a.m. today. C. At 7:20 p.m. today.16. What does the man have to do in the end?A. Recor
7、d their conversation. B. Copy his ID card. C. Sign his name.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What can we know about the talk?A. The rooms have a good view of the sea. B. The rooms are on the second floor.C. Peter needs two single rooms.18. Which meal is free of charge?A. Breakfast.B. Lunch.C. Supper.19. When w
8、ill Peter check out?A. On August 10th. B. On August 11th. C. On August 13th.20. Who is probably the speaker?A. A tour guide.B. A hotel clerk.C. Peters secretary.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空（共15分；每小题1分，满分15分）21. Number of visitors were shocked by number of the butterflies around the big tree.A. A;
9、 a B. A; the C. The; a D. The; the22. The teacher told us so much noise.A. dont make B. not make C. not making D. not to make23. Please all the figures to see how much they .A. add; add up to B. add up; add up to C. add up; add up D. add; add to24.Tom is very stupid. He failed to pass the exam once
10、again.He is than stupid.A. lazy B. no lazier C. more lazy D. lazier rather25.Many children, parents are away working in big cities, are taken good care of in the village.A. their B. whose C. what D. with whom26.In order to have a good of English, he determined to go abroad for further education.A.co
11、mmand B.need C.master D.direction27.I like getting up very early in summer. The morning air is so good .A.to be breathed B.to breathe C.breathing D.being breathed28.The money collected should be made good use of the people in Sichuan Province who suffered a lot in the earthquake.A.helping B.to help
12、C.help D.helped29.When a boy with dirty things on the face came in, people present all burst laughing while he burst tears.A.into; in B.into;out C.out; into D.out; in30. he is determined to do something, no one is able to persuade him to .A.as soon as; give away B.Although; give in C.As long as; giv
13、e out D.Once; give up31.Mr. Blake shanghai in a few days. Do you know when the earliest plane on Sunday?A. is leaving; takes off B. leaves; takes off C. is leaving; is taking off D. leaves; is taking off32.Only when class began that he had left his book at home.A. will he realize B. he did realize C
14、. did he realize D. should he realize33.This is the first time that I my fist picture with my own hands.A. took B. take C. have taken D. had taken34.To write a good article you must first your ideas very carefully.A. organize B. settle C. report D. speak35. I am amazed to hear from my school teacher
15、 again. , it is ten years since we met last time.A. In a word B. whats more C. Thats to say D. Believe it or not第三部分 语言知识运用（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Many years ago, I saw a homeless woman, who was wearing only thin clothes, coming in when I w
16、as working at a college. She started coughing as she sat down on a sofa in the student public room. _36_, she wasnt well. Without _37_ too much about it, I went to the Student Affairs Office where I knew I could find _38_ in the “Lost and Found” box. I gathered up all the clothes and made my way _39
17、_. A coworker told me I should not help this person _40_ it would only lead to her wanting _41_ help. I ignored her and carried on, in spite of the warnings. Two weeks later a lovely elderly man came to my _42_ and asked to speak with me in private. Curiously (好奇地), I gave him my full _43_. He went
18、on to tell me that he had overheard (无意听到) the _44_ with the coworker about helping the _45_ woman. He wanted me to know that it was always okay to help people, and that was _46_ he wanted to give me a check for $1,000! I burst into tears, because I really _47_ the money at the time, but also becaus
19、e I had _48_ been recognized in such a way for helping someone! We became good _49_ and, twenty years later, he called me up _50_ and told me he wanted to help me _51_ my first home! He gave me $ 120,000 to buy my _52_ house in my hometown. I asked him why he wanted to give me such a large _53 _. An
20、d he said it was because I was a “giver” and that I deserved (值得) it. I was able to _54_ the perfect little home for me, all because one day I _55_ a homeless woman without hesitation (犹豫).36. ALuckily BClearly CTruly DReally37. Aworrying Bjoking Cthinking Dcaring38. Aclothes Btrousers Csocks Dcoats
21、39. Aout Bback Cin Doff40. Aso Bunless Cthough Dbecause41. Amore Bless Cmuch Dlittle42. Ahome Bbank Coffice Dclassroom43. Aattention Bpatience Cpreparation Dsatisfaction44. Aargument Bconversation Cagreement Dwarning 45. AWorriedBfoolish CPainfulDsad 46. AhowBwhether Cwhen Dwhy 47. Aneeded BDeserved
22、CLikedDgained 48. ASeldomBnever CHardlyDalways 49. AStudentsBExpertsCFriendsDgraduates 50. AHopelesslyBUnexpectedlyCCarelesslyDunwillingly 51. ABuyBSelectCRunDbuild 52. AFavouriteBsplendid CDreamDlarge53. APresentBEffortC. homeDfriendship 54. ALiveBStayCOwnDgo 55. Afound Bhelped CMet Drespected 第三部分
23、 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）。阅读短文，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。AThe story is about two old people named David and Rosy Jackson. Both of them had very bad memories. For example, Rosy would forget to cook dinner or take vegetables home after paying for them. David would show up for work on Sund
24、ays, thinking it was Monday. One winter they were to take a long plane trip. When they arrived at the airport, there were only ten minutes left. In that situation, anyone would get into the plane right away. But David and Rosy didnt do so. They went to buy some flight insurance instead. Immediately
25、after they put a two-pound note into a machine, their policy (保险单) came out. “Who would get the money if the plane crashed, I wonder?” asked Rosy. “My mother, of course,” her husband replied. “We should post the policy to her. Now, be quick! Give me a stamp, will you?” he said to Rosy. “The plane is
26、 going to take off in another minute.” David put the stamp on the envelope, dropped it into a postbox, and suddenly he let out a cry.What do you suppose happened to him? He had posted their plane tickets to his mother.56. Rosy is Davids _.A. friendB. motherC. sisterD. wife57. This passage tells us t
27、hat David and Rosy _.A. were always short of timeB. always did everything in a great hurryC. were very forgetful D. usually worked on Sundays58. What happened when Rosy and David got to the airport?A. The plane had left B. The plane was going to take off in ten minutes. C. They forgot to take their
28、plane tickets D. They took their policy with them 59. David meant to post his mother _.A. two plane ticketsB. a two-pound noteC. the flight insuranceD. an empty envelope60. Mr Jackson made such a foolish mistake because _.A. he was worried about his mother B. he had forgotten to buy a stampC. he was
29、 worried about this flightD. his memory was poor and he posted the letter in a great hurryBOne Canada, Two LanguagesCanada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages： English and French. There are 10 provinces in the country, but only one of theseQuebec is known as “French
30、 Canada”. This is because it was founded by French explorers while British adventurers discovered the rest.Canada left the British Empire (帝国) in 1867 to become an independent country and English and French have been recognized as the official languages ever since.Most people speak English as their
31、first language and the two national television networks broadcast in English throughout the country. Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast, French television is very rare.The same goes for traffic signs and menus, for example, outside of Quebec, there are only a few places where yo
32、ull see traffic signs in French. In restaurants, its almost impossible to find French on the menu unless you are in the heartland (中心地带）of French Canada. However, all products sold in Canada must, by law, have labels (标签）and instructions in both languages.In Canadas English-speaking provinces, offic
33、ial bilingualism means that students can choose to complete a special French language course. Under this program, they are taught most of their subjects in French.If a student begins the course in kindergarten (幼儿园）or Grade One, it is likely that all his lessons will be in French. However, if he sta
34、rts at junior high school, 25 percent of the teaching will continue to be in English.61Which country controlled Canada before its independence?AFrance. BBritain. CAmerica. DGermany.62Where can you watch French television programs?AOnly in Quebec. BIn Quebec and a few other places.CFrom the two natio
35、nal television networks. DAll over Canada.63What does the underlined word “bilingualism” in the fifth paragraph mean?A外语教育 B母语教育 C双语教育 D语言教育64What do we know about the education in Canada?AIn English-speaking provinces only English courses are offered.BIf you choose a special French language course,
36、 most of the subjects will be taught in French.CThe courses in primary schools are all taught in English.DMost of the courses in junior high schools are taught in English.65. What would be the best title for the text?A.Two official languages used in Canada B. Two languages broadcast by the two Canad
37、ian television networks C. Two languages taught in school in CanadaD. The subjects learned in school in CanadaCWhenever we see a button, we want to press it because we know that something will happen. This is true in most cases, for example, on a doorbell. But some buttons are actually fake(假的), lik
38、e the “close” button on a lift.Many people are in the habit of pressing the “close” button because they dont have the patience to wait. But lifts “close” buttons are a complete trick, at least in the US.the doors will not close any faster no matter how hard you press.It started in the 1990s when the
39、 Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in the U.S., making sure that all lifts stayed open long enough so that people with disabilities could enter safely. Only repair workers can use the buttons to speed up the door closing process if they have special keys.But to normal lift riders, the butto
40、ns arent completely useless. According to psychologists, fake buttons can actually make you feel better by offering you a sense of control.“A sense of control is very important. It reduces stress and increases wellbeing,” said Ellen J. Langer, a psychology professor at Harvard University. Experts al
41、so added that a lot of buttons that dont do anything exist in our lives for this same purpose.For example, pedestrian crosswalk buttons dont live up to their names either. Pressing them used to help make the traffic signals change faster, but that was before computercontrolled traffic signals were i
42、ntroduced.But psychologists found it interesting that even when people are aware of these little “white lies”, they still continue to push fake buttons because as long as the doors eventually close, it is considered to be worth the effort.66What is the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo describ
43、e different fake buttons. BTo explore the functions of fake buttons.CTo analyze various habits of pushing buttons. DTo explain the disadvantages of fake buttons.67What can we learn about the “close” buttons on a lift in America?AThey work when people press them hard. BThey were designed for a sense
44、of control.CThey never speed up the doorclosing process. DThey take the safety of the disabled into account.68What can we infer about pedestrian crosswalk buttons?AThey can make people feel better. BThey help computers work faster.CThey can control the traffic signals. DThey help pedestrians cross s
45、afely.69. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?A.Sometimes we press a button because we think it will workB. In most cases, a door button is actually fake C. Only lifts “close” button can help people reduce stress. D. Repair workers cant help the lift speed up the door processi
46、ng when using special keys. 70Which may be the best title for the passage?AButtons in the U.S.A. BButtons Always LieCButtons May Not Work D“Close” Buttons on LiftsD Every week in China, millions of people will sit in front of their TVs watching teenagers compete for the title Character Hero, which i
47、s a Chinese-style spelling bee (拼写大赛). In this challenge, young competitors must write Chinese characters by hand. To prepare for the competition, the competitors usually spend months studying dictionaries.Perhaps the shows popularity should not be a surprise. Along with gunpowder and paper, many Ch
48、inese people consider the creation of Chinese calligraphy (书法) to be one of their primary contributions to civilization. Unfortunately, all over the country, Chinese people are forgetting how to write their own language without computerized help. Software on smart phones and computers allows users t
49、o type in the basic sound of the word using the Latin alphabet. The correct character is chosen from a list. The result? Its possible to recognize characters without remembering how to write them.But theres still hope for the paint brush. Chinas Education Ministry wants children to spend more time l
50、earning how to write.In one Beijing primary school we visited, students practice calligraphy every day inside a specially decorated classroom with traditional Chinese paintings hanging on the walls. Soft music plays as a group of six-year-old dip brush pens into black ink. They look up at the blackb
51、oard often to study their teachers examples before carefully attempting to reproduce those characters on thin rice paper. “If adults can survive without using handwriting, why bother to teach it now?” we ask the calligraphy teacher, Shen Bin. “The ability to write characters is part of Chinese tradi
52、tion and culture,” she reasons. “Students must learn now so they dont forget when they grow up.” says the teacher.71What can we learn about the Character Hero? _AIts the most-viewed TV programs in China. BIts open to people of all ages and all walks.CIt draws great public attention across the countr
53、y.DIt aims to spread Chinese culture to the world.72Why are Chinese people forgetting how to write the characters?AChinese people are using the Latin alphabet instead of the characters.BChinese people no longer use brush pens or practice calligraphy.CChinese people neednt write by hand as often with
54、 the help of technology.DChinese people dont refer to dictionaries very often.73. It can he inferred from the text that will benefit(受益) most from learning to write Chinese characters. A.adults B. teachers C.competitors D. students 74According to Shen Bin, being able to write characters by hand is _
55、.Ahelpful to keep Chinese tradition and culture aliveBa requirement made by the Education MinistryCnecessary for adults to survive in ChinaDan ability to be developed only when you are students75Where does this text probably come from? _AA science report. BA news report. CChildrens literature. DAn a
56、dvertisement.第四部分 写作（共三节，满分35分）第一节 根据句意及首字母或汉语提示，写出各句中所缺单词的正确形式。（每空一词，每词一分，共10分）76. Whats the matter, Mary? You look (心烦意乱).77. Charlie and his mother often d with each other. They have different opinions on most things. 78. She pretended to be calm but (事实上) she was more than nervous at the time sh
57、e was being questioned. 79. Believe it or not, Lily came up to me yesterday, but I didnt r her immediately, because she changed a lot. 80. He is so s that no one can persuade him to change his mind. 81. All the goods will be (运输) abroad by ship. 82. After learning that the boys had been lost for alm
58、ost 20 hours, the police sent out a (营救) team to look for them. 83. He can (表达) himself in fluent English now after four years learning. 84. I became worried when I heard that he had been a by an animal on the way home,. 85. I would be g if you could lend me your bike. 第二节 根据句中所给汉语，完成下列句子。（每空一词，每词0.
59、5分，共10分）86. 布朗总是说没人能和这个女孩相处。Brown was always saying that nobody could the girl. 87. 去年她在当地政治中起了积极作用。She in local politics last year. 88. 起初他们没有决定去哪过暑假，但是最后他们下定决心去欧洲。At first they didnt decide where to spend their summer, but finally they to go to Europe. 89.事实上，世上没有你刚才提到的人。 , there is no such person
60、 you referred to just now.90.他已厌倦了每天做相同的工作。He was doing the same work every day. 91.他们借着月光看到这个城市的一部分处于废墟当中。They saw by the light of the moon that part of the city lay .第三节 书面表达（15分）为了号召大家保护环境，你班举行了一次保护环境活动。假如你是校英语报的记者,请以 An Environmental Protection Activity为题，按下列要点用英语写一则新闻报道。要点如下：1时间：上周星期天。地点：海宝公园。2. 活动内容：分三组进行环保活动（捡垃圾，设立提醒牌，演讲）。3. 谈谈你对这次活动的看法。参考词汇：call on (号召) set up boards（设立牌子），give a speech, remind sb of .(提醒某人某事)注意：1. 词数：100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；An Environmental Protection Activity_