1、四川省江油中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期半期考试试题第一部分 听力(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5)听下面5段对话。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 womans telephone number?A. 495943. B. 459643 C. 4965432. What is the man doing?A. Asking the way. B. Walking with the woman. C. Shopping3
2、. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The desk lamp is in good condition. B. The desk lamp can be fixed soon.C. The man cannot fix the desk lamp.4. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son. B. Boss and worker. C. Customer and salesman.5. Where does the conversati
3、on probably happen?A. At a restaurant. B. At a gift store. C. At the Lost and Found office.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 听下面5段对话或独白。从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. What place does the woman advise the man to visit? A. Wuyuan B. Yellow Mountain C. Jingde Town.7. Where is the most beauti
4、ful village in China located?A. In the northern part of Jiangxi Province.B. In the southern part of Jiangxi Province.C. In the northern part of Anhui Province.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。8. Why is the woman so angry?A. The boy bought an expensive umbrella.B. The boy did not buy a new umbrella.C. The boy lost th
5、e umbrella again.9. Where might the conversation take place?A. At home. B. At a shop. C. On a bus.10. What is the boy going to do?A. Fetch his cellphone for his mother. B. Tell his mother about his studies.C. Go to his room to study.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。11. What kind of room does the man want?A. A singl
6、e room with a shower. B. A single room facing south.C. A double room with a shower.12. How long will the man stay in the hotel?A. From May 20th to June 2nd. B. From May 20th to May 31st.C. From May 31st to June 2nd.13. How will the man pay for the room?A. In US dollars. B. In RMB. C. By credit card.
7、听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。14. What is the womans lucky jacket like?A. It is very clean. B. It is yellow with red stripes.C. It is green with yellow stripes.l5. When did the woman go to the interview?A. A week ago. B. Two weeks ago. C. A month ago. 16. What did the woman wear for the interview?A. A nice dress
8、. B. A sweater under her lucky jacket.C. Her lucky jacket under a sweater.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What do we know about James Watson?A. He has been promoted. B. He will leave his position.C. He will start work next month.18. Where can the staff park their cars before 8:30?A. In the church car park. B.
9、 In the staff car park.C. In the car park on Brown Street.19. When does the church need to use its car park?A. Before 6 p.m. B. Before 8: 30 a.m.C. After 6 p.m.20. How can the staff make payment in the canteen?A. By using cash. B. By using their ID card.C. By using their smart phone.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分
10、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A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AIn the coming summer holiday, we offer all kinds of interesting and exciting activities. You can call 1- 800- 987-9852 to order or to ask for more information.San Antonio Missions Baseball GameIf youre planning a trip to San Antonio, Texas
11、, make sure you get San Antonio Missions game tickets to watch the game, at the Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium!*The game lasts approximately 3 hours.*Excellent dance shows during breaks.*On-site gift shops.Schlitterbahn WaterparkSchlitterbahn Waterpark, the number one voted water park in the Stat
12、e of Texas, is designed to give your whole family a cool place to relax completely. Most guests spend approximately 4 to 10 hours at the park.* Appropriate for all ages.* Disabled people accessible.* On-site restaurants and gift shops.Grand Historic City TourWith a Grand Historic City Tour, guests a
13、re sure to have an amazing time exploring everything that the area has to offer. Start one of these tours with the entire family to create some new memories in the Texas Hill Country. Each tour offers something unique and takes place in a comfortable chartered bus.* Each tour lasts approximately 4 h
14、ours.*Appropriate for all ages.SeaWorld San AntonioYou can discover the fascinating marine life of SeaWorld San Antonio, where interesting rides, exciting adventures and pleasant encounters with some of the worlds most amazing creatures are always right around the corner. *Most guests spend l or 2 f
15、ull days in the park. * Appropriate for young children. * On-site gift shops. 21. Which of the following will you choose if you love sports?A. San Antonio Missions Baseball Game. B. Schlitterbahn Waterpark. C. Grand Historic City Tour. D. SeaWorld San Antonio.22. What is special about Schlitterbahn
16、Waterpark?A. It has an on-site gift shop. B. It includes interesting rides.C. It offers something unique. D. It is accessible to disabled people.23. What can tourists do in SeaWorld San Antonio?A. See an excellent dance show. B. Have meals in a restaurant.C. See many marine animals. D. Enjoy themsel
17、ves on a bus.24. From the passage, what can we know? A. There are three activities providing on-site shops. B. The Schlitterbahn Waterpark is closed to people about 65 years old. C. You can explore everything in Grand Historic City Tour. D. SeaWorld San Antonio is only open for young children.25. Wh
18、ats the purpose of the authors writing the passage? A. To attract people to take part in some activities in summer holiday. B. To introduce the features of these activities in summer holiday. C. To offer a detailed summer holiday plan to people. D. To encourage people to explore interesting places a
19、t any time. BAdrians “Amazing Race” started early, when his parents realize that he, as a baby, couldnt hear a thing, not even loud noises. In a special school for the hearing-impaired (听觉受损的), he learned sign language and got to mix with other disabled children. However, the sight of all the disabl
20、ed children communicating with one another upset his mother. She wanted him to lead a normal life. So after speaking to an advisor, she sent him to private classes where he learned to read lips and pronounce words.Later on, Adrians parents decided to send him to a regular school. But the headmaster
21、tried to prevent them from doing so, saying regular schools couldnt take care of a special-needs student. His parents were determined to take the risk and push him hard to go through his work every day because they want to prove that, given the opportunity, he could do anything. Adrian made the grad
22、e and got accepted. It was a big challenge and the pace was faster so he had to sit at the front of the class and really pay attention to the teacher, which wasnt always easy. But he stuck to it and did a lot of extra work after school.The effort made by Adrian and his parents paid off. Adrian gradu
23、ated with good grades and got into a top high school. He also achieved a lot in life outside school. He developed a love for the outdoors and went to Nepal to climb mountains. He even entered the World Yacht Race 05/06 being the first hearing-impaired Asian to do so.But none of these achievements wo
24、uld have been possible without one of the most important lessons from his mother. “If you believe in yourself and work hard, you can achieve great results,” she often said.26How did Adrian communicate with other disabled children in the special school?ABy speaking.BBy using sign language.CBy writing
25、 letters.DBy making loud noises.27Adrians parents decided to send him to a regular school because _.Athey wanted him to live a normal lifeBthey wanted to prove the headmaster wrongChe wouldnt mix with other disabled childrenDhe wasnt taken good care of in the special school28How did Adrian finally s
26、ucceed in his study?AHe did a lot of outdoor activities.BHe studied in a regular school.CHe attended private classes after school. DHe worked very hard both in and after class.29Why is Adrians life described as an “Amazing Race”?AHe did very well in his study. BHe succeeded in entering a regular sch
27、ool.CHe reached his goals in spite of his disability.DHe took part in the world Yacht Race 05/06.30Which of the following sayings can most appropriately be used to describe Adrians experience?AKnowledge is power.BIf winter comes, can spring be far behind?CRome was not built in one day.DNothing is im
28、possible to a willing mind.CTaller women may face a higher risk of many cancers than their shorter ones, according to a US study release Thursday.Researchers looked at a sample (样本) of nearly 145,000 women aged 50 to 79 for the analysis published in the US journal Cancer Epidemiology. They found tha
29、t each additional 10 centimeters of height was linked to a 13 percent higher risk of getting cancer.“Finally, cancer is a result of processes having to do with growth, so it makes sense that hormones (荷尔蒙) or other growth factors that influence height may also influence cancer risk,” said lead autho
30、r Geoffrey Kabat, senior epidemiologist (流行病学家) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in New York.After 12 years of following women who entered the study without cancer, researchers found links between greater height and higher possibility of developing cancers of the brea
31、st, colon (结肠), kidney (肾), thyroid (甲状腺), as well as multiple myeloma (骨髓瘤) and melanoma (黑素瘤).“We were surprised at the number of cancer sites that were positively associated with height. In this data set, more cancers are associated with height than were associated with body mass index (BMI体重指数),
32、” added Kabat.Taller women even suffered a higher risk for some cancers, such as a 23 to 29 percent increase in the risk of developing cancers of the kidney rectum, thyroid.None of the 19 cancers studied showed a lower risk with greater height. The study did not establish a certain height level at w
33、hich cancer risk begins to rise, and Kabat said it is important to remember that the increased risk researchers found was small.“It needs to be kept in mind that factors such as age, smoking, body mass index, and certain other risk factors have considerably larger effects,” he said, “The association
34、 of height with a number of cancer sites suggests that exposures in early life, including nutrition, play a role in influencing a persons risk of cancer.”31What do you know about the research?AThe participants are of the same age.BThey chose most middle-aged and elderly women.CThey found hormones ar
35、e sure to cause cancer.DThe participants must be American natives.32According to Geoffrey Kabat we can know that _.Acancer has a bad effect on the physical growth Bobesity is more highly associated with cancerCno women are aware of their unfavorable height Dso many kinds of cancer are linked to the
36、height33What does the last paragraph imply?AThe lifestyle influences a persons health heavily.BA poor habit will lead to a sudden growth.CA persons life span depends on his height.DGood nutrition can ensure your good health.34We can infer from the passage that _.Athe tall women are sure to suffer fr
37、om cancerBmany researchers disagree with Geoffrey KabatCmore evidence should be found in futureDBMI is the main cause for 19 cancer sites35Which of the following is the title for the passage?ACancer is Related to the Factors of GrowthBTall Women May Face Higher Cancer RiskCWomen Are Easy to Be Affec
38、ted by CancerDTall Women are in poorer health than Short Ones第二节 (共5个小题;每小题2分;满分10分)根据短文内容,选择最佳选项,其中有两个是多余选项。Your teen years are a time to learn about yourself and start thinking about your future. Doing well in school and leading a healthy social and personal life will make you happier and more lik
39、ely to succeed. 36 . Instead, remember to have fun and live a life you love!Become a curious reader. Go to your school library and check out books that interest you. It can be anything from poetry to storybooksjust get reading! 37 , ask the librarian for suggestions.Look ahead to life after you grad
40、uate from high school. Think ahead to what you will do in the future, whether thats getting a degree, volunteering, or jumping right into the career of your choice. 38 . Just start to think about what you might want to do in the future according to your interests, passions and skills.Take after-clas
41、s activities you enjoy. 39 . Whether youre into film, theatre, pottery, painting, or playing music, you can find classes at your school or courses at local recreation (娱乐) centers. 40 . To feel a sense of achievement about your school and personal life, set realistic goals for yourself. For example,
42、 you might set a goal to achieve all As and Bs this term. As for personal goals, you might plan to get really good at shooting 3-point shots in basketball or learn how to bake bread.A. Set realistic academic and personal goalsB. But you shouldnt get too crazy with successC. Unless you are in a libra
43、ryD. Dont worry, as you dont have to choose a career right nowE. Pay attention and ask questions to further your understandingF. If you dont know where to startG. Make them a chance for you to relax and express yourself第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分20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,掌握其大意,然后从4155各题所给的A、B、C和
44、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was a first officer at an airline. One Christmas Eve, I was checking instruments in _41_ for my last flight of the day _42_ I heard a noise behind me. I looked over my shoulder. Just outside the cockpit (驾驶舱) doorway was a boy of about nine _43_ at the cockpit. At my glance
45、he started to _44_.“Come on in here,” I called. The boy stepped cautiously into the cockpit.“My names Chad,” I said, _45_ my hand. With a shy smile he put his hand in mine, “Im Sam.”The captain would be in any minute. Sam looked so _46_ that I didnt want to cut short his fun. I told Sam the _47_ of
46、each button. Finally Captain Jim came aboard. I introduced Sam to Jim, who gave him a broad smile.“You ever _48_ an airplane before, Sam?” Jim asked. Eyes wide, Sam _49_ his head. Following my _50_, he carefully pressed a button as big as his hand to start the _51_, which hummed (发出嗡嗡声) to life. Sam
47、 looked like he was about to cry with happiness. We started up the other engine, _52_, and arrived in Macon about 40 minutes later.Early Christmas morning, Sams mother came by and _53_ a tin of cookies with a note of thanks. Jim looked at it, _54_, and read it aloud,“Thank you for what youve done. S
48、am has been dreaming about becoming a pilot. Unfortunately, hes got cancer .”A small kind deed that one does can make a big _55_ to someone elses life.41A.timeB.returnC.preparationD.exchange42A.after B.whenC.as if D.even if43A.glaring B.aimingC.watchingD.staring44A.get in B.turn awayC.run outD.set o
49、ff45A.putting out B.carrying outC.picking outD.sticking out46A.thrilled B.concernedC.satisfied D.confident47A.variety B.functionC.problem D.regulation48A.witnessed B.boardedC.piloted D.visited49A.waved B.bowedC.nodded D.shook50A.signals B.instructionsC.example D.schedule51A.flight B.journeyC.button
50、D.engine52A.gave up B.pulled overC.took off D.went out53A.took B.madeC.bought D.left54A.sighed B.sobbedC.moved D.relieved55A.influence B.wonderC.change D.difference第二节 语法填空(共5小题;每题1分,共5分) 阅读短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Festivals and celebrations of all kinds 56 (hold) everywhere since ancient times.
51、Of them, the Spring festivals are the 57 (energy) and important festivals, when people are looking forward to the end of winter and the coming of spring. The reason why all these festivals are everywhere is 58 during the festivals, people can get together to eat, drink and have fun with each other,
52、59 (forget) all the daily struggles and demands for 60 while.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分20分)第一节 短文改错(共5小题;每小题1分,共5分) 文中共有5处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。 修改:在错的词下面划一横线,并在该词的正下方写出修改后的词。注意:每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;只允许修改5处,从第6处起不计分。I am writing to extend my sincere congratula
53、tion on your being admitted into Peking University. As your head teacher in Senior High, I am truly pleased to see all your efforts pay off since I know how hard you have worked in the past. This is definite a new start for you, bringing you a precious opportunity to learn a lot from top professors
54、as well as many excellent students. Besides, your fellow schoolmates, who are fighting for their dreams, would appreciate if you could share with them some practical approaches of studying effectively.第二节 书面表达(满分15分)某期中学生报的“热点话题”专栏讨论的主题是“上大学是高中生的唯一选择吗?”你班同学就此话题进行了热烈讨论。假定你是李华,请用英语给该专栏的编辑写一封信,介绍讨论结果,并
55、发表你的个人意见。要点如下:1讨论结果及其观点(应该上大学75%;不必上大学15%;无所谓10%。)2. 个人意见。 注意:1.词数100左右;2信的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Editor,Recently,the students in our class have had a discussion _Yours sincerely,Li Hua四川省江油中学2020级高一上期半期考试英语答案听力:1-5: CABBC6-10: AACAA11-15: ABCCC16-20: CBCCC阅读: 21-25:ADCAA16-30:BADCD31-35:BDACB36-40:BF
56、DGA完形:41-45:CBDBD 46-50:ABCDB 51-55:DCDAD填空:56.have been held 57.most energetic58.that59.forgetting 60.a改错:1.congratulation congratulations2.have worked 中删除have3.definitedefinitely4.appreciate后加it5.ofto书面表达:Dear Editor,Recently, the students in our class have had a heated discussion on whether the o
57、nly way for senior high students to succeed is to go to college.A great many of the students in our class, approximately 75%, think it necessary to go to college, for college education can enrich their knowledge and improve their personal qualities as well. However, 15% of the students believe that
58、it is no use going to college because its extremely difficult for college graduates to get satisfactory jobs. In addition, the tuition fee is so high for their families that they cant afford it. There are also quite a few students who hold the view that “All roads lead to Rome.” Therefore, they thin
59、k it doesnt make any difference whether they go to college or not.As far as Im conncerned, its a better choice to go to college because we can receive more education. But if we are unable to be admitted to college, there are many other opportunities in store for us, and we can still make contributions to society.Yours sincerely,Li Hua