1、2019-2020学年度第一学期期中考试高一学年 英语试卷(时间: 100分钟, 满分: 120分)第一部分阅读理解 (共两节, 满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。AThe following form shows the result of a survey of parents from five countries, who were asked why children are important to them. They were required to choose three
2、main reasons from seven dealing with personal interests, family relations and social responsibility. Each number in the form is the percentage of parents who chose what particular item(项目) as one of their three reasons.ItemsJapanKoreaUSABritainFranceA. To see oneself continuing in future3532311759B.
3、 To keep the family line24681726C. To receive cares in old age1038878D. To strengthen family ties5125505566E. To develop oneself through raising ones children6019546935F. To enjoy raising children2019507139G. To raise responsible citizens454046151 Compared with the parents in other countries Korean
4、parents are least interested in _Areceiving cares in old age Braising responsible citizensCkeeping the family line Denjoying raising children 2In which country parents pay the most attention to learning from the experience?AIn Britain.BIn USA. CIn Japan. DIn Korea.3From the above percentages, we can
5、 infer _Aparents in Western countries care more about family relationship Bparents in Asia want their children to be useful for the society mostCideas of raising children between East and West are somewhat differentDparents all over the world usually do not think about their own old ages BThe earthq
6、uake affected the students of the destroyed areas in many ways: losing parents, being scared and feeling lonely. How can we help them? Teens reporter talked with Lin Dan, the program director of the Sunshine in Your Heart Project at the Red Cross Society of China.How will the earthquake affect the t
7、eenagers mentally?Theyll have feelings of fear, anger and feel they are not safe. They will find it hard to focus. They will tend to cry, shout and tremble. And they might be afraid to be alone.What will happen if they are not helped?The teenagers will find it hard to live in a balanced way. If thin
8、gs get worse, they might not be able to focus on their studies. They might give up on life.How can we help them overcome these problems?The first thing is to build up trust with them. Show your sympathy and sadness, and be their friends. Then you have to give them a sense of safety. Tell them that t
9、heres a solution to every problem. Thirdly, try to satisfy their psychological needs. Be a good listener if he or she needs to talk.Some of them were not directly affected by the quake but have seen images on TV and feel scared. What should they do?Talk with an adult or share their feelings with som
10、eone who might feel similar. If this doesnt help, then they should see a doctor for professional help.4Whats the best title of the passage?AThe Scare Caused by the Earthquake BDealing with the Pain Left behind after the EarthquakeCHow to Get a Sense of Safety DThe Psychological Needs 5The underlined
11、 word “psychological” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to “_” AmentalBphysical Cmaterial Dprofessional6From the passage, we can infer that _Athe scare caused by the earthquake can be relieved quicklyBseeing a doctor is the most important measure to deal with the problemsCthe images on TV can als
12、o affect people and even cause problemsDto help them overcome these problems, we should always talk with them7When helping them overcome the problems, we need not _Abuild up trust with them Bgive them a sense of safety Csolve every problem they have for them Dbe a good listener if they need to talkC
13、I have often been considered strange when I tell people that I want to be a writer, because for most people, or at least teenagers in my geographic location, see writing as a difficulty. The reason why I want to be a writer is that writing gives me the power to create worlds and people out of nothin
14、g. We can create a picture in a few minutes with our minds. We have the power to influence others, even people weve never met!I have always wondered if it is the same thing that drives me, as a writer, as what drives video game creators or directors. We are all creating something out of nothing. The
15、 thing that is so amazing about writers is that we create something out of tools that dont cost more than a dollar (a piece of paper and a pencil)For writers it is all in our head. Our wonderful brain is our tool.Some people have this simple way of writing that can sweep us off our feet. Those who h
16、ave this gift often do not see the beauty in it. It is sad really. Writing is such a basic element(元素)in our society that many take advantages of it and dont realize its greatness. It takes someone from the inside to understand and admire the art of putting words together to form a sentence; it soun
17、ds so simple and yet there is so much more to it than meets the eye.Being a writer is a wonderful thingsomething that is gifted to all of us who have the ability to form sentences on paper. Being a good writer or even great writer is the hard part. Oh! And dont even get me started on being a publish
18、ed writer.8 Why do most people think “I” to be strange when hearing “I want to be a writer” ? ABecause they consider writing as a difficulty.BBecause writing isnt popular with the locals.CBecause writers are very crazy and strange.DBecause people cant make money by writing.9For the writer, what is t
19、he most important tool for writing?AA pencil. BWonderful brain. CA piece of paper. DA computer.10In which part of a website may the passage appear?AEntertainment. BHobby. CLife. DEducation.11Which is the best possible title of the passage?ABeing a writer BA strange person CA cheap career DOur wonder
20、ful brainDWhile both Europe and the United States of America are considered the Western world, its good to know there are some differences in culture. If you are considering moving to a European country, you will find the information below helpful as you plan your move.One cultural difference is how
21、 the countries perceive(理解, 认为) time and space. For example, a house in the United States that is 200 years old would be considered ancient. This is probably because America is a fairly young country. However, in Europe, something would not be considered ancient unless it was at least 2,000 years ol
22、d. However, perception of distance seems to be the opposite. While Europeans would consider 100 kilometers a long way to drive, Americans would not think twice. This could be due to the fact that Europe is smaller and more heavily populated. In fact, the United States is over twice the size of Europ
23、e.Cars are another factor that differs greatly between Europe and the United States. American automobiles usually have automatic transmissions(自动变速器) while European cars generally have manual gears(手动变速器)European automobiles are smaller and more roundshaped, while American cars are larger and more s
24、quareshaped.Trucks and limousines(豪华轿车) are vehicles that Americans enjoy. In Europe, however, these types of vehicles are hardly seen, as they prefer smaller cars due to parking_and_traffic_congestionThe view of education is another cultural difference between the European countries and the United
25、States. In America, parents may save for many years and even go into debt to pay for their children to attend college. Most schools and universities in Europe, however, are free of tuition. In fact, children are expected to attend college there.12The author wrote the first paragraph mainly to_Atell
26、the differences between Europe and AmericaBadvise people to travel to Europe and AmericaCintroduce the topic of this passage to the readersDpersuade people to live in a European country13Which of the following shows the Americans perception of time?AAn ancient house has a history of 200 years.BEurop
27、e has been at least 2,000 years old.CA hundred kilometers is a long way to drive.DIt is proper to drive a distance of 100 kilometers.14The underlined phrase “parking and traffic congestion” in Paragraph 3 means “_ ”Apeople like parking their cars on the roadBthe cars go through the parks now and the
28、nCit is easy to park and drive on the highwayDparking is not easy and the traffic is heavy15It can be concluded from the last paragraph that_AAmericans are richer than EuropeansBAmericans work harder than EuropeansCthe children in Europe neednt go to school Dit costs Americans a lot of money to go t
29、o college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。In our modern world, everyone is trying to do things faster, better, and more productively. Here are a few habits to help you increase your productivity.16._ Just by taking a few moments to find 35 things you must finish each
30、day, you will improve your overall productivity, because you cant focus on your important work if you dont know whats important.Dont multi(多)task. We live in a rapidly developing world, but scientists tell us that none of us is truly a good multitasker.17._Create a morning routine.18._ If you know y
31、ou operate at your best when you have exercised and had a good breakfast, making those things a priority(优先考虑的事) will positively affect the rest of your day.Be short and clear. When writing emails, get to the points quickly.19._Work offline.20._ If you cant avoid its distractions(分心), work offline o
32、r take your work somewhere without an Internet connection to force some focus. I get so much work done on long plane journeys and I sometimes go to a local coffee shop for some work.AThe Internet is a fantastic, but an attractive place.BDecide your most important tasks.CDo the thing you want to do t
33、he least, first.DWorking on one thing at a time will make you faster.EA good rule is to limit your email to five sentences or less.FYou dont need a fancy system for productivity, just a few good, timeless habits.GFor many people, deciding and continuing a morning routine can have a good start of the
34、 day.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分55分)第一节 (共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)第一节阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的和四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。There was a man who had a little boy that he loved very muchEvery day after work the man would come home and 21 with the little boyHe would always 22 all of his extra time with the little boyOne night, while t
35、he man was at work, he 23 that he had extra work to do for the evening, and that he wouldnt be able to play with his little boy 24 he wanted to be able to give the boy something to keep him 25 So, looking around his office, he saw a magazine with a large 26 of the world on the coverHe got a(n) 27 He
36、 removed the map, and then patiently tore it up into small piecesThen he put all the 28 in his coat pocketWhen he got home, the little boy came 29 to him and was ready to play. The man 30 that he had extra work to do and couldnt play just nowHe 31 the little boy into the dining room, and 32 all the
37、pieces of the mapHe spread them on the tableHe explained that it was a map of the world, and that by the time he could 33 together, his extra work would be 34_ , and they could both playSurely this would keep the child busy for hours, he thoughtAbout half an hour later the boy came to the man and sa
38、id, Okay, its finishedCan we play now?The man was 35 , saying, Thats impossibleLets have a look. And 36 enough, there was the picture of the world, all put together every piece in its 37 .The man said, “Thats amazing! How did you do that? ” The boy said, “Its 38 On the 39 of the page is a(n) 40 of a
39、 manWhen I put the man together the whole world fell into place.21AenjoyBwatchCshareDplay22AtakeBspendCspareDhave23ArecognizedBtold Crealized Dexpected24AHoweverBOrCForDBut25AhappyBbusyCexcitedDsilent26AmapBpictureCfigureDimage27Ainformation BchanceCideaDadvice28AworldBpieces Cpaper Dmagazine29Arunn
40、ingBexpectingCshoutingDmeeting30AexplainedBpersuadedCshouted Ddiscussed31AaskedBorderedCledDshowed32Adid upBdealt withCput outDtook out33Alook it up Bget it around Cput it back Dturn it over34AfinishedBwastedCdeliveredDfilled35AshockedBsurprisedCsatisfiedDtired36AbeautifulBsureCrightDquite37AwayBpos
41、itionCsideDplace38AfunnyBdifficultCsimple Dinteresting39AbackBcoverCtopDfront40ApictureBimpressionCsculptureDshade第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)阅读下面句子,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 41. When I was young, I _(live) with my grandma in the countryside, which is unforgettable.42. Excuse me, is the book Gone with
42、 the Wind by Margaret Mitchell available now? -Sorry, but it _ (sell)so well that we dont have any in store.43. The tourism of Linyi has seen rapid growth over the last decade. Now its _ second most visited city in Shandong Province.44. Great_ (change) have taken place in my hometown during the past
43、 three decades. 45. Mr. Black _ (leave)Shanghai in a few days. Shall we have a party?46. Mr. White _ (work)in our school for nearly forty years .47. Nelson Mandela died peacefully at his Johannesburg home _Thursday.48. The twins, who _(finish) their homework, were allowed to play badminton on the pl
44、ayground. 49. Yesterday afternoon, I was doing my homework _Mary called. 50. Close the door of fear behind you, _ you will see the door of faith open before you.第三部分:写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节:改错(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分) 请修改下面的句子,每句中只有一处错误。错误涉及一个单词的增加,删减,或修改。增加:在缺词出加一个漏字符,并写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用些斜线划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词后面写
45、出修改后的词51.I bought two pair of trousers.52. He is one of my best friend.53. I have too many homework to do.54.They have married for two years.55.He was laughed by all the pupils.56.English is difficult to be learn.57.He has finished his homework yesterday.58. The war was broken out in 193759.A dog ha
46、s four foot.60.The peoples there are very kind. 第二节:书面表达(满分25分)假如你是方华,你的英国网友Rose发e -mail向你询问如何能很好地与她们班新到的两名中国学生相处。请你根据下列提示给Rose回一封e-mail。 多邀请他们参加一些聚会或者活动,这样不仅有利于提高他们的英语水平、帮助他们排遣孤独,而且有利于你们了解中国文化、学习汉语知识。这样你们就能够很好地相处。 注意:1. 词数:100左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3. 开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数。 Dear Rose, Im glad to receive
47、your e-mail. And Id like to give you some advice. 高一英语期中参考答案:1-3 DAC 4-7 BACC 8-11 ABBA 12-15 CADD 1620.BDGEA完形填空:21-25 DBCDB 26-30 ACBAA 31-35 CDCAB 36-40 BDCAA语法填空:41. lived 42. sells 43. the 44. changes 45. Is leaving46. has worked 47. on 48. had finished 49. when 50. and改错:51.pairs 52.friends 53
48、.much 54.have been married 55.laughed at56.be去掉 57.has 去掉 58.was去掉 59.feet 60.people 书面表达:One possible version:Dear Rose, Im glad to receive your e-mail. And Id like to give you some advice. They may feel lonely as they are far away from their homeland, so you can invite them to take part in all kin
49、ds of parties and activities. It can not only help to improve their English but also make them feel happy. At the same time, you can learn more about Chinese culture and learn some Chinese. Then, you will get along well with each other and become good friends. Hope everything is OK. I think they will enjoy their stay because of your kindness. Yours, Fang Hua