1、四川省绵阳南山中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题 本试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两部分，其中试题卷由第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）组成，共 11 页；答题卡共 2 页。满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分 钟。注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的学校、班级、姓名用 0.5 毫米黑色 签字笔填写清楚，同时用 2B 铅笔将考号准确填涂在“考号”栏目内。2. 选择题使用 2B 铅笔填涂在答题卡对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用 橡皮擦擦干净后再选涂其它答案；非选择题用 0.5 毫米黑色签字笔书写在答题卡的对应框内，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上
2、答题无效。3. 考试结束后将答题卡收回。第 I 卷（选择题，满分 100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 回答听力部分时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是 C。1.Wh
3、ats the weather probably like tomorrow?A. Rainy.B. Sunny.C. Cloudy.2.How long did the man stay in the university?A. 5 years.B. 3 years.C. 2 years.3.What did the man do last night?A. He went to a party.B. He saw a doctor.C. He visited his grandma.4.Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Fello
4、w workers.B. Classmates.C. Customer and salesperson.5.Where are the speakers probably?A. At home.B. In a shop.C. In a hotel.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）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 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 至
5、7 题。6.Why did the woman go to see the movie?A. Its her husbands story. B. It stars her favorite actor.C. It has something to do with her husbands career.7.What does the woman think of the movie?A. Great.B. Moving.C. Amusing.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.Whats wrong with Susan?A. She has no appetite.B. She
6、s got a stomachache.C. She feels tired.9.When did Susan start to stay in hospital?A. Three days ago.B. A week ago.C. A month ago.10.Who is the woman speaker probably?A. A patient.B. A nurse.C. A doctor.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11.What does the woman plan to do for the next holiday?A. Visit historical
7、places in Egypt.B. Take history classes about Egypt. C. Go to the southern pole.12.What do we know about the womans booked room?A. Its cheap.B. It has an ocean- viewC. Its well-known.13.Why did the man fail to pass the test according to the woman?A. He had an unlucky number. B. He didnt work hard.C.
8、 He did it carelessly.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14.Why does the man stop the girl?A. She hits the mans car.B. She runs into the traffic sign. C. She drives in the wrong way.15.How old is the girl?A. 14.B. 15.C. 16.16.What will the man do?A. Call the police.B. Put the girl into prison.C. Phone the girls
9、 parents.17.How does the girl feel in the end?A. Surprised.B. Sorry.C. Angry.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18.How many self-help books were sold last year?A. 2 million.B. 2.5 million.C. 3 million.19.What does the speaker say about self-help books?A. They give readers advice on life problems. B. They teach
10、 readers how to live alone.C. They tell readers how to help others.20.What did people use to think about self-help books?A. They liked them very much.B. They didnt pay much attention to them. C. We dont know.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 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，并在答
11、题卡上将该项涂黑。AHere are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to celebrate theChinese New Year.LondonAlthough it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s. Decorated ( 装 饰 ) with red lanterns, previous years have se
12、en shows with acrobatics(杂技), martial arts（武术）, dance and opera nearby.San FranciscoSan Franciscos Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the USA. 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 Sto
13、ckton Street, thishistoric area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden GateBridge.BangkokWith an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capitals Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kinds of tasty food, clothes, and toys. Sunday market days are such a good ti
14、me to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also famous for its gold dealers, and there are lots of gold shops along the road.MauritiusFound in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nations rich multicultural diversity. Built in the early years of the 20th century
15、by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. 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. Which of the following has t
16、he longest history?A. Londons Chinatown. B. San Franciscos Chinatown. C. Mauritiuss Chinatown.D. Bangkoks Chinatown.22. Whats special about Bangkoks Chinatown? A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.B. You can enjoy martial arts there.C. It is the major entrance for the Chinese. D. It is well-kno
17、wn for its gold business.23. If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to .A. Rue Royale in Port Louis, MauritiusB. the Sunday market in BangkokC. the Grant Avenue in San FranciscoD. the Chinese community in LondonBTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only” I live my lif
18、e with the goal of never having to say those words，because they communicate regrets， lost opportunities, mistakes，and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying ，“Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the extra minute rule. When my children were youngand lik
19、ely to cause accidents，I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment ， including some small things like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter ，and some things that required a little more work such as taping padding(衬垫)to the sharp corners of a glass co
20、ffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had given up an opportunity to say “I loveyou” or “I forgive you”When my father announ
21、ced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday ， I told him that it was a holiday for mycompany and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that he was 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt miss an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had de
22、cided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be times when I have to say “if only” about something，but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that possibility. And even though it takes an extra minute to do somethingright，or it
23、sometimes takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personalconnection，I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional wellbeing.24 Why does the writer regard “if only” as two of the saddest words in theEnglish langu
24、age?ABecause people use them when they feel sad. BBecause they express regrets and disappointment in life. CBecause they remind the writer of some sad experiences. DBecause they mean sadness in the English language.25. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule? A. Wait for an e
25、xtra minute so that the steak tastes better.B. Move an object out of the way before it makes someone fall. C. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.D. Start the car the minute everyone gets into it.26. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to Akeep her appointment with th
26、e eye doctorBjoin in the holiday celebration of the companyCfinish her work before the deadline(截止日期) approachedDmeet her father who was already an old man27What is the best title for the passage? AThe Emotional Well-beingBThe Most Useful RulesCThe Two Saddest WordsD.The Peace of MindCYoure sitting
27、on the sofa, and theres your dog, right at your feet. You stand up? He stands up. But then you head to the bathroom, and guess who comes with? Why, your dog, of course. But why? Why does your dog follow you like a shadow, no matter where you go?Ever get the feeling youre being followed? As for why y
28、our companion followsyou everywhere you go, read on!“When dogs follow their owners, there can be several scientific explanations, depending on the dog and the individual situation,” according to Mary Burch, Ph.D., an animal behaviorist.These explanations include:Positive reinforcement(强化): When your
29、 dog follows you, good things happen. Think dog food, a hot bath and taking a walk around the neighborhood. Your dogsno dummy. And one of his many talents is learning from experience, that is“reinforcement.”Natural instinct( 本 能 ) to be part of a pack: In fact, a study out of PrincetonUniversity tha
30、t was published in the journal, Science Advances, shows that your dogs drive to follow you around (as well as watch you attentively and seek physical contact from you) lies in his genes.Feel good chemicals: Your presence causes your dogs brain to release “feel good” chemicals, Dr. Primm explains, ci
31、ting this study. Considering how much we as humans enjoy those feel-good chemicals, its no surprise your dog likes them tooand will follow you around to get some!Sense of responsibility. As you move about your home, your dog might feel that you are patrolling your territory(巡视领地) and take on the dut
32、y to assist you.28.What is the passage mainly about?A. Explanations for some dog behaviors. B. Some natural instincts of the dogs.C. The reasons why dogs follow you. D. Dogs are good friends of human.29. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By listing numbers.B. By giving examples. C. By tell
33、ing a story.D. By making a survey.30. What does the underlined word “dummy” mean in Para 5?A. cuteB. considerateC. stupidD. lovely31. Why does the dog like to be part of a pack? A. This kind of behaviour is reinforced.B. Dogs brain releases chemicals.C. Dogs have sense of responsibility. D. It is pa
34、ssed from elder generations.DWind farms have been considered as the way to fight global warming，but a newstudy suggests they could actually heat the planet up.The study found that the US would get warmer if the number of turbines( 涡轮 机 ) were increased noticeably. Researchers say theyll need much mo
35、re land than previously thought ， about five to 20 times more space than earlier studies havesuggested. And winds created by vast fields of turbines could mix warm and cool air，which makes the surface quite warm.Although there are some potential drawbacks ，yet the researchers argue wind energy still
36、 makes more sense for the environment than fossil fuels( 化 石 燃 料)Study coauthor and Harvard University scientist Professor David Keith argued that，when it comes to energy production，there is no free lunch. “Wind beats coal by any environmental measure，but that doesnt mean that we can turn a blind ey
37、e to its effects. We must use fewer fossil fuels to stop carbon（碳） production. In doing so， we must make choices between different low-carbon technologies，all of which have some environmental effects，” he said.More than ten previous studies have now observed local warming caused by US wind farms. Re
38、searchers suggested that solar power offers a less damaging energy source in the fight against climate change. In terms of temperature difference per unitof energy production，solar power has about 10 times less effect than wind，and thesolar power energy is fully developed in a wide range of fields.
39、But there are other considerations. For example，solar farms are dense(密集的)，while the land betweenwind turbines can be co-used for farming.Tidal(潮汐的) power is an environmentallyfriendly energy source. In addition to being a renewable(可再生) energy，it does not give off any climate gases and does not tak
40、e up a lot of space. However，at the present ,there are very few examples from real tidal power stations and their effects on the environment. Also，it is important torealize that the methods for producing electricity from tidal energy are relatively new technologies. It is projected that tidal power
41、will be commercially profitable within2030 with better technology and larger scales.32What is the purpose of the text? ATo introduce a study finding.BTo discuss the global warming problem. CTo prove the advantages of wind farms. DTo call attention to environmental protection.33What is Paragraph 2 ma
42、inly about? AThe effects of global warming. BThe reason for using wind energy. CThe disadvantages of wind farms. DThe working laws of wind farms.use?34What do Professor David Keiths words suggest? AProducing energy is easier than before. BConsuming(消耗) energy damages the environment. CBurning coal s
43、hould be totally stopped. DDeveloping low-carbon technologies is hard.35 Which is recommended( 推荐) considering the environment and practicalAWind energyBFossil fuelCTidal powerDSolar energy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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Everyone wants to be happy. Y
44、ou see people who are smiling and laughing, and you want to be like them. 36 However, there are also bad days. Here are three ways to make you happier every day.Smile often. Research has shown that the facial expression you wear influences your state of mind. 37 Wearing a pleasant expression for a l
45、ong period of time will slowly improve your feelings and help you have a happier day. 38 The more you complain, the more annoyed you become. If all you notice or talk about during the day are the things that annoy you, it is no surprise that you are unhappy. To truly increase your long-term happines
46、s, dont complain any longer. 39 Practice thankfulness. Thankfulness has been shown to be the last ticket to a happy life. The more you practice thankfulness, the more you will find things to be grateful for in your life. 40 Even something as simple as a safe place to sleep or food to eat is worth be
47、ing thankful for because not everyone is fortunate enough to have those necessities.A. Try your best to be healthy.B. You will slowly stop paying much attention to what worries you.C. Have an entire day without complaining even once and see how you feel. D. Stop complaining.E. There are good days fi
48、lled with sunshine and smiles. F. If you try to smile, you are more likely to be happy.G. This then leads you to realize how much goodness is in your life.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分） 第一节（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四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I often recall those good old d
49、ays. At that time life was relatively simpler, and people were much 41 and gentler. Recently, to my surprise, I got the opportunity to experience that same warmth that I thought had 42 from the fast-moving world.I was out shopping the other day with my husband, two daughters and one 43 . It was a bu
50、rning hot day, and we were all visibly tired and hungry. We entered a restaurant, looking for some 44 and comfort. To our disappointment, all the tables were 45 and no one seemed in a hurry to 46 . We waited, tiredand 47 . After quite some time, one table was vacated(空出), 48 , that couldseat only tw
51、o of us. My daughter made me sit along with her father, while she and my other daughter 49 alongside. My granddaughter was held in my 50 as we looked all around us, waiting for another table to be 51 soon.At the next table, two young girls were sitting at a table for four and enjoying their meal. We
52、 decided to move to their table, 52 they were finished with their lunch. Since the girls had just got their 53 , I knew it would be a 54 wait. As we were deciding on what to eat, one of the girls got up and 55 their table to us. She said they would move to our table so that my family could sit toget
53、her.We were very appreciative of their kind 56 . We thanked them 57 and moved to their table. The girls quickly 58 their plates and glasses and went to sit at our table.That day, I 59 to myself there still were some kind, civil and helpful youngsters in this non-caring world, and my faith in humanit
54、y(人道) was 60 .41. A.friendlierB.more generousC.more carefulD.smarter42. A.preventB.removedC.lostD.disappeared43. A.nieceB.granddaughterC.nephewD.son44. A.teaB.fruitC.foodD.vegetable45. A.fixedB.occupiedC.coveredD.set46. A.startB.waitC.exchangeD.leave47. A.nervousB.impatientC.astonishedD.embarrassed4
55、8. A.howeverB.besidesC.thereforeD.otherwise49. A.satB.followedC.stoodD.watched50. A.eyesB.handsC.armsD.fingers51. A.availableB.freeC.blankD.clean52. A.unlessB.onceC.beforeD.until53. A.orderB.billC.noteD.menu54. A.fantasticB.shortC.boringD.long55. A.leftB.pushedC.offeredD.shared56. A.actionB.expressi
56、onC.movementD.treat57. A.personallyB.properlyC.publiclyD.sincerely58. A.given upB.raised upC.put upD.picked up59. A.turnedB.thoughtC.cameD.pointed60. A.lostB.foundC.rebuiltD.shaken第 II 卷（非选择题，共 50 分）第二节（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（仅限 1 词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不多于 3 个词）。“Mirror, mirror, which
57、 clothes suit me best?” Now, there is a magic mirror in the shopping center 61 can answer the question.A shopping center in England is selling a magic dressing mirror. You neednt enter a fitting room and put on the clothes 62 (choose) by yourself. All you need to do is to stand in front of the mirro
58、r. The magic mirror can tell you 63 or not the clothing you have picked out suits you.3D technology 64 (use) for the magic mirror for you to choose and try on all kinds of clothes from different stores. When you stand in front of the mirror, 65_ the help of the technology, you can make a judgement a
59、bout your body type. Then you can see 66 (you) wearing the dress in the mirrorIts very convenient for you to find the most 67 (suit) dress. You neither need to spend a lot of time 68 (walk) around in different stores 69 shut yourself into a small dressing room“The mirror 70 (work) much better with w
60、omens clothing than expected so far, so we are now developing the software for mens and kids clothing, ”said the marketing manager of the shopping center.第四部分写作（共两节；满分 35 分）第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其
61、下面写出该加的词；删除：把多余的词用()划掉；修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。Id like to give you some advices on how to learn English well. First, it was important to take an English course, as youll be able to learn from the teacher and practicing with your fellow students. Then
62、, it also help to watch TV and read books, newspapers and magazines in the English whenever possible. It will make you familiar to English characters and enlarge your vocabulary even before you notice it!Besides, it is a good idea learn and sing English songs, because by doing so youll learn and rem
63、ember English words more easy. You can also make more English friends, whom will help you learn English. Try to speak English as many as possible.In conclusion, you should have access to good English learning resources.笫二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假设你是李华，你的英国笔友 Army 来信说她每逢重要考试都会倍感焦虑。请你 给她回一封信，内容主要包括：1. 表示理解并给予安
64、慰；2. 提出具体建议（至少两点）；3. 美好祝愿。注意：1. 词数 100 左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；Dear Army,Regards, Li Hua高一英语半期考试答案听力部分1-5 ABCAC 6-10 CBABC 11-15 AABCB. 16-20 CBCAB阅读理解21-15 BDABB 26-30 DCCBC 31-35 DACBD 36-40 EFDCG完形填空41-45 ADBCB 46-50 DBACC 51-55 ABADC. 56-60 ADDBC语法填空61. which/that 62. chosen 63. whether 64. is used
65、 65. with 66. yourself 67. suitable 68. walking 69. nor 70. has worked短文改错advicesadvice Wasis Practicingpractice helphelps 去掉thetowith idea 与 learn 之间加 to easyeasily Whomwho manymuch 写作One possible version:Dear Army,Im sorry to hear that you feel rather nervous whenever youre taking an important exa
66、m. Most of us have such bad times, so dont worry too much about it. Id like to offer you some useful tips. To begin with, its of great importance to have a right attitude towards exams, which help you check how you are getting along with your studies, so the results are not the most important. If yo
67、u study hard and make careful plans for every exam, you can be more confident. Besides, getting enough sleep can make you energetic so that you can perform well in an exam. Therefore, you should not stay up too late. Finally, you can do some outdoor exercises to keep yourself relaxed before an exam. I hope you will find my suggestions helpful and get good scores in your exams. Li Hua
