1、辽宁省实验中学东戴河校区2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题说明：1、本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分2、本试卷共120分（总分折合后为150分），考试时间100分钟。第卷（选择题，共65分）第二部分 阅读理解（共2节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）阅读下列四篇短文，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。AWe work with Cambridge County Councils Participation Team to create opportunities for young
2、people to visit the University and learn more about it. The following events are scheduled for the 2019/2020 academic year.SuperStar workshops12 workshops are planned for young people aged 7 to 11. These half-day visits will be held throughout the year, at times when young people are not at school.
3、If participants complete 8 of the 12 workshops, they will be awarded the nationally recognized SuperStar Crest Award.Please note, workshops will only run if we have a sufficient number of attendees (usually around 3+ participants).Explore University DaysExplore University Days are for young people a
4、ged 12-15. Participants visit the University for two days and take part in a variety of university-related workshops, and other fun activities.Previous participants have joined in the following: Visited the Sports Centre Took part in a Neuroscience workshop Enjoyed a two-course meal at a University
5、CollegeDates will be confirmed in early December 2019, and a schedule for event will follow in the New Year.Events for post-16 studentsIf you are studying for your post-16 qualifications and are considering applying for Cambridge or would like to find out more about a specific subject, the following
6、 events might be for you: University and College Open Days Subject Masterclasses Cambridge Science Festival1What can the participants do in SuperStar workshops？ATo stay only half a day.BTo get a gift.CTo enjoy a free meal.DTo visit the Sports Centre.2Which event is specially for applicants of Cambri
7、dge？ASuperStar workshops.BThe Neuroscience workshop.CExplore University Days.DEvents for post-16 students.3The events in the passage most probably aim to .Aintroduce some coursesBadvertise Cambridge UniversityCenrich students spare time lifeDpromote childrens interest in touringBMy name is SaraWhen
8、I was little, I played the drumsI also had a guitarIn fourth grade, I started playing the trombone(长号)I practised about four hours a weekAll of this might not seem like a big deal for a lot of kids, but theres something about me that makes me a bit different from othersI was born without handsSince
9、I was about one year old, Ive worn prosthetics(假肢)This year, I got an invitation to join the high school marching band(行进管乐队)I told my mom I wanted to do itBut I had an instructor who thought I would not be able to march in the bandnot because it was a high school band and I was only in seventh grad
10、e，but probably because my body was differentAll I wanted was to show that I could do it, so I joined the bandAnd it paid off!Music gives me energyThat happens sometimesOne time I was so down, I didnt even want to get out of bedThen I hit my MP3 player by accidentA song came on, and I got up and star
11、ted dancingIt helped me say to myself，“OK, I can get through today”Around my musician friends, we all share the same problems, like working out how many beats there are in a measure(小节)I have a hard time counting the beats, but so do a lot of the other kidsIts a normal problem that we musicians shar
12、eWhen Im with the band, I dont feel as different as I do in other situationsIts just another way that music makes me want to go on, and not to just sit down by myself and not care about life4In what way is Sara different from other kids?ATheres something wrong with her bodyBShe knows how to play man
13、y instrumentsCShe learned to play the drums at a very early age.DShe kept playing the trombone for the longest hours5When invited to join the marching band, Sara_Asaid no at firstBhad no idea what to doCfollowed the instructors adviceDbelieved that she would make it6How does Sara probably feel when
14、shes with the band?ABored BRelaxedCSuccessful DAfraid7What would be the best title for the text?AA High School Band BA Young DrummerCMy Love for MusicDMy Magic HandsCTheres no doubt that one of the greatest human achievements is the exploration of the space. Ever since astronaut Yuri Gagarin became
15、the first person to be sent into the orbit around the moon in 1961, scientists have been pushing the boundaries further and further. But until now the exploration into the unknown has been dominated(主导) by men.Of course, in the past, women were also included in the space projects and played an activ
16、e role on the ground and behind the scenes. For example. they worked as seamstresses(女裁缝师)，sewing vital spaceflight components. In fact, many of NASAs key works would never have been possible without them. Recently Hollywood produced a movie called Hidden Figures to focus on a group of American fema
17、le mathematicians, especially the black women, who helped NASA send the first American into space. But this was not womens only contribution. Back in 1963, Soviet astronaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to be sent into space. However, after that, space flight programs were slow to empl
18、oy women. In the USA, NASA didnt accept applications from women to become astronauts until 1978.But attitudes have changed and leading officials at NASA say that the first person to set foot on Mars should be a woman. The space agency aims to have a sex-balanced workforce but can only achieve that i
19、f equal numbers of men and women are trained for science and technology jobs. As Allison McIntryre told the BBC, “My director is a woman, We have female astronauts. We havent put a woman on the moon yet. And I think that perhaps the first person to step on Mars should be a woman.”8. What did Yuri Ga
20、garin do in 1961?A. He landed on the moon in success. . B. He discovered many new boundaries.C. He led scientists to explore the moon. D. He made the first journey into the space.9. Why does the author mention the film Hidden Figures?A. To show women are the true heroes of NASAs first launch.B. To s
21、tress that black people have won equal rights in NASA.C. To prove women can do as well as men in NASA projects.D. To present womens contributions to NASAs space programs.10. What is Allison McIntryres attitude toward women astronauts?A. Uncaring. . B. Disapproving. . C. Supportive. . D. Disappointed
22、.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Will the First Person to Step on Mars Be a Woman?B. Great Achievements Have Been Made in Space Exploration?C. Why Men Played an Important Role in Exploring the Unknown?D. Men and Women Have Made Equal Contributions to NASAs Projects?DAmazon has announced t
23、hat it has added features to its Alexa voice assistant that can help users determine their risk level for having got the COVID-19 coronavirus（新型冠状病毒）. As of now all Alexa users in the United States can ask Alexa questions like, Alexa, what do I do if I think I have COVID-19? or Alexa, what do I do i
24、f I think I have coronavirus? upon which Alexa will begin triaging（检验分类） them.Once one of the above questions is asked, Alexa will ask the user about their symptoms, travel history, and any possible exposure they may have had to someone infected with the disease. Depending upon the users response, A
25、lexa will offer the user guidance that comes directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about what they should do next.Another cool feature added to Alexa is the ability to ask the personal assistant to sing a song for 20 seconds while you wash your hands. Twenty seconds is the min
26、imum washing time with soap and water people need to perform on their hands in order to destroy traces of the virus they may have picked up.Users can take advantage of Alexas new COVID-19 features on any device Alexa runs on, including smartphones, tablets, Kindles, and more. It should also be noted
27、 that Amazon isnt the first to empower its voice assistant to offer CDC COVID-19 information. Earlier this week Apple pushed an update out to Siri that allows users to ask, Hey Siri, do I have the coronavirus? and get advice based on CDC information.12. What is Alexa?A. It is a robot. B. It is a voi
28、ce assistant. C. It is a doctor. D. It is a computer. 13. How does AlexA help people clean their hands thoroughly?A. It sings a 20-second song while people wash their hands.B. It can remind you of washing your hands frequently.C. It can turn on the tap for you when you wash your hands.D. It can answ
29、er questions about washing hands. 14. From the passage, which statement is right?A. Amazon is the first to empower its voice assistant to offer CDC COVID-19 information. B. Alexa can only be used at home. C. Both Alexa and Siri can offer you CDC COVID-19 formation. D. People like Alexa better than S
30、iri.15. What can we infer about Alexa according to the passage? A. Alexa will offer the user treatments directly from their doctorsB. Alexa makes the judgment by having a medical examination on the user.C. Once the user uses Alexa, they will be told whether they are infected. D. Not all the possible
31、 exposures to someone infected with the disease will bring the user the disease.第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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。Whether you are on top of the world or feel you are holding it up, we all need help sometimesHere are four ways to get to a better placePay attenti
32、on inside_16_ It is the small voice, the feeling in your heartIf you are really listening, you will hear what is right and what is wrong to doYoull know better how to take steps to change_17_Setting aside peaceful time allows you to get your mind clearThen you can go on to build great thingsSo pick
33、a place, make it regular, and bring peace to your mindSpeak with someone you dont knowSometimes you need to take a practical step beyond yourselfA number of nonprofits(非营利组织) provide a listening earSidewalk Talk is a great one. _18_ You can stop by and talk, opening your heart and sharing your worri
34、esGet out in nature_19_ Try being a tourist in your hometownI am sure there is something peaceful to seeRelaxing outings help you rise far above your latest worry or selfdoubtNature can lift you higherSometimes we can help others _20_ I hope these tips will help you out of the depths and reach highe
35、r heightsAList your thankfulnessBFill your mind with peaceCAnd sometimes we need a helping handDBeing a listening ear makes us feel valuedECaring people set up a space on the sidewalkFIf youre looking for somewhere to start, it is within youGTherere few things as comforting as being a part of our na
36、ture第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1分，满分15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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming lake behind his house. In a hurry to 21 into the cool water, he ran out t
37、he back door, 22 . behind his shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator(鳄鱼) was swimming toward the _23._. His mother in the house was looking out the _24._ and saw the two as they got closer and closer. In _
38、25._ fear, she ran toward the water, _26._ to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to _27._ to his mother. But it was too _28._. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock(码头)，the mother grabbed her little boy by the
39、 _29._ just as the alligator snatched(夺取) his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-water(拔河). The alligator was much stronger _30._ the mother, but the mother was much too _31._. A farmer happened to drive by, took aim and shot the alligator. After weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy _
40、32_. The newspaper reporter asked if he would show him his scars. The boy _33._ his legs, then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, “but look at my arms. I have great_ 34._on my arms, too. I have them _35._ my mum wouldnt let go. ” Some scars have caused us deep regret, but some scars are b
41、ecause of love.21. A. broughtB. diveC. madeD. grew22. A. leavingB. pattingC. touchingD. striking23. A. counterB. shelfC. doorD. shore24. A. wallB. doorC. windowD. sea25. A. curiousB. anxiousC. friendlyD. extreme26. A. yellingB. talking C. calling D. crying27. A. surprise B. waveC. swimD. cry28. A. l
42、ate B. similarC. gratefulD. familiar29. A. legsB. fingers C. armsD. shoulders30. A. whileB. when C. thanD. because31.A.hardworkingB. determinedC. painfulD. strict32. A. sufferedB. livedC. attackedD. survived33. A. liftedB. feltC. returnedD. turned34. A. scarsB. holesC. noteD. letter35. A. onceB. bec
43、auseC. ifD. unless第卷（非选择题，共55分）注意事项：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二节 语篇填空（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。Tu Youyou was honored with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Oct. 5th, 2015. She was the first Chinese citizen _36_(earn) a Nobel Prize in science. Tu shared the
44、 prize with the Irish-born William Campbell and Satoshi Omura of Japan.Tu is a researcher at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences now. She was given the prize _37_ developing artemisinin（青蒿素）- _38_ new drug method against malaria, with _39_ millions of lives worldwide have been saved _40_(i
45、ncredible). Tu and her colleagues joined a government project to find a new malaria drug in the late 1960s. _41_ nearly two hundred failures Tus team experienced, they finally found an extract（提取物） that was 100% effective against malaria in 1971. In 2001, artemisinin _42_(make) the first choice in t
46、he treatment of malaria by the World Health Organization.It was considered by some foreign scientists that _43_ Tu discovered would definitely bring great reputation for herself. However, Tu said, The discovery of artemisinin itself is a gift to human from traditional Chinese medicine. Its the _44_(
47、achieve) of the research team. As China Daily has reported, _45_(win) the prize is an honour for Chinese science and medicine.第三节 46-52单句语法填空(在空白处填入适当内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式)53-55根据首字母写单词 (将完整的单词写在答题卡上)（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）46. Later, Ryans experience led him _(set) up a foundation to encourage mo
48、re people to help.47. As far as I _ (concern), riding bicycles is a good solution to air pollution. 48. From the 19th century to the early 20th century, Pingyao_ (obtain) almost half of the economy of the country at its booming period, was a financial center for the whole of china.49. Learning strat
49、egies, _which teachers attach great significance, havent drawn enough attention of students. 50. English is a fixed-word-order language _ each phrase has a fixed position.51. It will contribute _ creating a good environment to read books in our class52. The professor warned the students that _ no ac
50、count should they use mobile phones in his class. 53.The inventors said the material becomes f_ when wet, so theyre exploring ways to use it in wet environments.54. Many poets and artists have drawn their i_ from nature, and thats why they always spend their lifetime travelling.55. We must find a wa
51、y to r_ these problems before its too late.第四部分：写作：读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 A friend of mine named Paul received an automobile from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a little boy was walking around the shiny ne
52、w car, admiring it. Is this your car, Mister? he asked. Paul nodded. My brother gave it to me for Christmas. The boy was astounded. You mean your brother gave it to you and it didnt cost you anything? Boy, I wish. He hesitated.Of course Paul knew what he was going to wish for. He was going to wish h
53、e had a brother like that. But what the lad(小家伙) said jarred Paul all the way down to his heels. I wish, the boy went on, that I could be a brother like that” Paul looked at the boy in astonishment, then suddenly he added, Would you like to take a ride in my automobile?Oh yes, Id love that.After a s
54、hort ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining warmly, said, Mister, would you mind driving in front of my house?Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the lad wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big automobile. But Paul was wrong again. Will you stop whe
55、re those two steps are? the boy asked. Paragraph1: He ran up the steps. _Paragraph 2: Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. _答案【阅读答案】1-3 ADB 4-7 ADBC 8-11 DDCA 12-15 BACD 16-20 FBEGC【完型答案】:2125 BADCD 26-30ACACC 3135 BDAAB【语篇填空答案】 36-40 to earn, for, a, which , incredibly , 41
56、-45 Despite, was made, what, achievement, winning【单句语填答案】 46-50 to set， am concerned， obtaining, to, where, 51-55 to， on, flexible, inspiration, resolve【读后续写答案】Paragraph 2:He ran up the steps. Then in a little while Paul heard him coming back, but he was coming fast. He was carrying his little cripp
57、led brother. He sat him down on the bottom step, then pointing to the car. “There she is. Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didnt cost him a cent. And some day Im going to give you one just like it then you can see for yourself all the pretty thing
58、s in the Christmas windows that Ive been trying to tell you about.Paragraph 2:Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining eyed older brother climbed in beside him. The older brother gently fastened the safety belt for his brother and politely asked, “Mister, would you m
59、ind continuing driving around? Deeply touched, Paul happily drove the car on the road again. That Christmas Eve, the three of them began a memorable holiday ride. That Christmas Eve was the happiest time that Paul had ever spent, because he learned what Jesus meant when he had said: It is more blessed to give.