1、鄂尔多斯市重点中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试 英语试题第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AHistory Fair CompetitionUnderstanding history is vital to understanding ourselves as a people and as a nation. History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long past. Thor
2、nton Middle School History Fair Competition makes understanding history exciting, engaging, and fun!This Years ThemeAll participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of life for Americans throughout history. To many people, technology means compute
3、rs, hand-held devices, or vehicles that travel to distant planets. However, technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve a problem, touching lives in countless ways.Individuals or groups may enter one of the following categories: Performance Documentary (纪实作品) Essay WritingCat
4、egory RequirementsPerformance: A dramatic presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long. If special clothes are used, they should truly represent a given period.Documentary: A visual presentation (such as a video, slide show, or computer project) no more than 10 minutes long. A desktop comp
5、uter, screen, projector, and loudspeakers will be available. Students must provide their presentations on CDs before Friday, March 23.Essay Writing : An academic paper of 2,000 to 2,500 words. No illustrations ( 图解)are allow ed. Please do not include covers. A list of references must be included.Imp
6、ortant DatesFebruary 5Submit a first draft of your essay, performance script ( 剧本), or documentary highlights.February 19A committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions. Students then have an opportunity to improve their products.March 9Submit a final draft of your essay.March 15Pe
7、rformance and documentary committee previewMarch 24Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition7:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M.Participants signing in at the gym10:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.Competition and judges review7:00 P.M.Awards ceremony and picnic1. What is the theme of this years competition?A. Technology adva
8、nces science.B. Science interacts with technology.C. Science has made the study of history easy.D. Technology has improved the life of Americans.2. What would a participant have to do with an essay of 1,500 words to meet the category requirement?A. Include more information in the essay.B. Remove the
9、 references.C. Provide a cover for the essay.D. Explain the details with illustrations.3. What w ill the committee of teachers do on February 19?A. Preview performances and documentaries. B. Make comments on the materials.C. Improve the participants first draft.D. Collect a second proposal from the
10、participant.BAlice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur (创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company w as worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids teeth, instead of destroying them.It all began w hen Moore visi
11、ted a bank with her dad. On the outing, she w as offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why cant I make a healthy candy thats good for my teeth so that my pa
12、rents cant say no to it?” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists (牙医) about what a healthier candy would contain.With her dads permission, she spent the next two years researching online and condu
13、cting trials to get a recipe that w as both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.Moore then used her savings to get her business o
14、ff the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, w ho finally agreed to sell Moores product CanCandy.As CanCandys success grows, so does Moores credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and shes
15、 also positive about w hat the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.Meanwhile, with her parents help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasnt driven primarily by profit. Moore
16、 w ants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilieCandys profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.4. How did Moore react to her dads warning?A. She argued with him.B. She tried to fin
17、d a way out.C. She paid no attention.D. She chose to consult dentists.5. What is special about CanCandy?A. It is beneficial to dental health.B. It is free of sweeteners.C. It is sweeter than other candies.D. It is produced to a dentists recipe.6. What does Moore expect from her business?A. To earn m
18、ore money.B. To help others find smiles.C. To make herself stand out.D. To beat other candy companies.7. What can w e learn from Alice Moores story?A. Fame is a great thirst of the young.B. A youth is to be regarded w ith respect.C. Positive thinking and action result in success.D. Success means get
19、ting personal desires satisfiedCWhat do you usually do to comfort your friends when they are feeling sad or depressed? You probably pat them on the back or shoulder, or maybe you give them a big, warm hug.We used to think that knowing when and how to comfort others was an ability that only humans ha
20、ve. But scientists have discovered that apes (猩猩) have this ability, too. Two researchers from Emory University in Atlanta, US, went to an Ape Protection Centre in Congo to study bonobos (倭黑猩猩), which are closely related to humans.The researchers analyzed the bonobos reactions after more than 370 ca
21、ses of stressful situations, such as fights and losing temper, and found that some bonobos rushed to hug those that were screaming after being attacked, just like humans would have done.However, researchers said that not all bonobos were able to comfort others. In the protection centre, many bonobos
22、 are orphans （孤儿）whose mothers were killed by hunters. They were found to be more anxious in times of tension and have greater difficulty controlling their own emotions, making them worse at reaching out to help friends in need.Orphans, who have not had the benefit of a mother helping them handling
23、their emotions, are much worse at comforting others,” Professor Frans de Waal, one of the researchers, told The Telegraph. Bonobos with moms were able to curb their negative emotional reactions more quickly. Therefore, they pay more attention to others.” This pattern mirrors the way that human child
24、ren have been found to react. Those who seem more capable of handling their own emotionsfor example, the ones who can calm themselves down more quickly after upsetting experiencesare usually better at expressing their concerns for others.8. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the
25、passage?A. Orphan bonobos never give a hand to friends.B. There were 370 bonobos involved in the research.C. Moms play a significant role in handling kids emotions.D. The ability to comfort others is unique to human beings.9. The underlined word “curb in the 5th paragraph probably means _.A. express
26、B. observeC. hideD. control10. Where are you most likely to find the passage?A. A science journalB. A travel leafletC. A book reviewD. A science fiction11. Whats the main purpose of this passage?A. To uncover the mystery of Apes.B. To inform readers of a new study.C. To provide better protection for
27、 Apes.D. To compare human behaviors with Apes.DKermit the Frog, a popular puppet character from US kids show Sesame Street is probably most well-known for saying, “Its not easy being green.” Well, our famous frog friend wont have to worry much longer! It seems that the color green is coming back in
28、style in 2020.Based on fashion collections made for spring/summer 2020, it is clear that major brands have been inspired by natures beauty. The new designs include a variety of leaf prints and flower fashion. Models wore dresses covered in a leafy-green print. These elegant dresses were perfectly pa
29、ired with shoes and accessories inspired by tropical flowers. At Versaces fashion show in Milan, US actress Jennifer Lopez closed the show in a remake of the jungle print dress she wore to the Grammy Awards 20 years ago. The dress certainly amazed the crowd.This new trend in seeing the color green a
30、s fashionable shouldnt come as a surprise, though. The popularity of the color has actually been growing for a while now. In 2017, Pantone named green its color of the year as a symbol of new beginnings. Also, with an increased focus on the environment, designers and fashion brands are trying to mak
31、e their clothes more eco-friendly and sustainable(可持续的).Green is a strong fashion trend for 2020 and it seems that it is here to stay. According to the famous Dutch trend forecaster, Li Edelkoort, green will be a major color of the decade. She believes the new “Green Wave” is linked to a hunger for
32、nature. “The need for green is so powerful that it will turn around fashion and design without any doubt, . it is impossible to ignore,” Edelkoort writes on her company website describing the new trend.There is much more to green than it being just a color. Edelkoort continues, “But maybe the most i
33、mportant thing about green is its power to bring joy.” Maybe its easier to be green than Kermit originally thought.12. Why does the author mention Kermit the Frog in Paragraph 1?A. To introduce the new trend in 2020.B. To draw readers attention to the topic.C. To show that green is not welcomed in t
34、he past.D. To show that Kermit the Frog will be popular in 2020.13. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?A. Green has been popular since 2017.B. Green was once the fashionable color in 2017.C. Green, as a new trend in 2020, isnt unexpected at all.D. Green was recognized as a symbol of new beginnings
35、.14. Which statement is Li Edelkoort most likely to agree with?A. Green is just the strong fashion in 2020.B. Green is so powerful that it can bring happiness.C. Green is the symbol of new beginnings.D. Green is a fashion trend rather than anything else.15. How will the new trend probably influence
36、peoples daily life?A. They will prefer a more eco-friendly and sustainable life.B. They will be dressed in green.C. They will get close to nature to have a picnic. D. They will decorate their houses with green things.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。 School PhobiaSchool
37、phobia is a type of illness which causes the students, typically between the ages of 8-13, to be afraid to go to school. Symptoms (症状) include stomachaches, tiredness, shaking, a racing heart and frequent trips to the toilet. 16 Most commonly it is the result of separation anxiety, but it can also b
38、e caused by different kinds of stress. A child who has recently moved, suffered a loss, or gone through a parents divorce may develop school phobia, and phobias can also develop in response to an unrecognized learning disability, and poor self-image. 17 He or she may become physically ill w hen orde
39、red to school, or pretend to be sick to avoid going. When the child arrives at school, he or she may run away, or develop behavioral problems in class. When school is discussed, the child can become impatient, upset or angry.Many techniques can be used to manage school phobia. But research suggests
40、that much more effective treatment is required for school phobia to prevent problems developing in later life. Children with this condition usually benefit from seeing a psychologist or doctor. 18 As soon as a school phobia is identified, parents should take action too. Like other phobias, school ph
41、obia gets worse if it is left untreated, and it can prevent the child from succeeding in school. 19 If bullying (欺负) is a cause, for example, the bullying situation should be solved. A teacher can meet the child at the door and take him or her to class, and provide support so that the child feels a
42、friendly adult is always available.Changes at home can include supportive language from parents, along with support like assistance with homework. If a child lacks confidence, parents may encourage the child to take up new hobbies. 20 Parents might also talk to their children about their own fears o
43、f school and how they got over them, and their own enjoyment of school and school-like activities.A. It w ill help children to feel good about themselves.B. But a child with phobia refuses to accept adults support.C. A child with school phobia usually refuses to go to school.D. Adjustments can be ma
44、de at home and in the classroom to help. E. This common phobia is associated with a wide variety of causes.F. The most effective treatment is to help the child have a sense of success. G. And the assistance can help parents and school officials support the child.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20
45、 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。On Friday afternoon Class Seven had an Art lesson. It was their favourite lesson of the week. Everyone 21 Trudy Hubble looked forward to it. Trudy had arms that stuck out and always hit things so that they broke. When Trudy came i
46、nto the classroom, Rob Mason said, “Look out, here comes Trouble!” All the kids 22 . Trudy had to smile and pretended she didnt mind. How she wished she could be more like Lisa Gibbs, who had small hands and feet and never 23 things over! That day, they were going to paint animals. Again, Trudy trip
47、ped over the jam jar. Dirty water spread in a pool across the table and 24 Lisas dragon. Every time Trudy tried to do Art, it was always a 25 . “I hate Art,” Trudy thought as she went home on the bus, wishing never to go to school again.As soon as she got home, Mum asked her to take a 26 to Mrs. Wil
48、low.Trudy knocked on the door and the door opened. There stood an old lady, so tall and elegant, like her house, which was full of 27 china. “My mums your home help. She wont be able to come tomorrow. Shes got a cold.” “Im sorry to hear that. What she needs is my special cold 28 . Come inside and Il
49、l give you some. ” Mrs. Willow opened the door wider. Keeping her arms pressed to her sides, Trudy stood 29 , much like a statue, afraid to move in. “Why?”“I am the clumsiest person in our school! I know something will get broken when Im 30 .” “I used to be clumsy(笨拙的) too, a real ugly little duck,”
50、 Mrs. Willow smiled. “But I grew up to be a swan(白天鹅).” “But I dont think I shall,” Trudy doubted. “Ill just grow up to be an ugly 31 .” “Not if you do as I did. You have to keep telling yourself that inside, where it matters, youre really a swan.”“Im a swan,” Trudy 32 her throat and took the medici
51、ne, heading for home.Next morning Mums cold was much better. “If Mrs. Willows cold cure is a kind of 33 , then her swan cure must work as well.” Trudy couldnt wait to try it out.In the school playground some children stood looking up into the chestnut tree. Lisa was in tears. “Whats the matter?” ask
52、ed Trudy. “Its my kite,” Lisa said, wiping her eyes. “Rob let go and its got 34 up the tree.” “Ill get it down for you,” Trudy said kindly. “No, youll tear it!” Lisa looked 35 . “Its a special Chinese kite! I got it for my birthday.” For a moment Trudy felt like her old 36 self. But then she remembe
53、red what Mrs. Willow had said. It didnt matter how she looked outside. Inside, she was really a swan. She jumped up and grabbed the lowest 37 and began to climb. “Swans never rush,” she told herself. It took her ages, but she didnt rush. At last she managed to 38 the kite. But now she had to climb d
54、own again using only one hand. Very, very 39 she swung herself down to the ground. The kite was safe! “Thanks, Trudy.” Lisa showed it to the others. “Look, its all right!” Trudy felt very, very proud and different. Smiling at everyone, she walked swan-like across the playground and into school, so t
55、all and 40 .21. A. exceptB. besidesC. behindD. including22. A. sang B. dancedC. laughedD. jumped23. A. tookB. turnedC. knockedD. rolled24. A. drownedB. drewC. markedD. colored25. A. successB. masterpieceC. disasterD. failure26. A. giftB. textbookC. letter D. message27. A. ugly B. fancy C. cheapD. me
56、ssy28. A. careB. leaveC. cure D. concern29. A. still B. straightC. byD. tall 30. A. apart B. aroundC. ahead D. away31. A. dragonB. swanC. duck D. tiger32. A. touchedB. cleanedC. wiped D. cleared33. A. magic B. imaginationC. cheating D. creation34. A. crashedB. stuck C. tornD. damped35. A. satisfiedB
57、. disappointedC. frightened D. delighted36. A. clumsyB. beautifulC. dishonestD. smart 37. A. rootB. shoot C. leaf D. branch38. A. flyB. design C. free D. make39. A. doubtfully B. carefully C. confidently D. anxiously40. A. elegant B. eager C. enthusiastic D. energetic第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1分, 满分 10分)阅读下面材
58、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。English playwright Arthur Wing Pinero said, “Where theres tea, theres hope.” Similarly in China, it is said 41 firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea are the seven necessary42 (item) to begin a day. Tea is, without doubt, welcomed all over the worl
59、d.Tea is much more than just a hot drink. Its a big part of many cultures around the world. People in China use top-grade tea43 (show) respect when receiving important guests. Meanwhile, 44 British tradition of afternoon tea is an important part of that countrys identity. As an 45 (express) of Moroc
60、can hospitality（好客） and tradition, mint teaa mix of green tea, spearmint ( 绿 薄 荷) leaves and sugar 46 (serve) during gatherings and negotiations(洽谈会). Apart from its 6547 (culture) significance, tea is also a medicine, 48 (use) from ancient times to modern day. “Tea is cold and lowers the fire,” Chi
61、nese herbalist Li Shizhen once 49 (say). The health benefits of tea are still being discovered today: preventing heart disease, obesity and cancer have all been linked 50 drinking green tea.第三节：根据汉语提示及首字母用正确的单词填空。（共10小题；每小题1分；满分10）51.We were so surprised at Toms a_(到来), for he had not been invited a
62、t all. 52.O_(显然)，he will not get away with doing so many bad things.53.I have made an _(道歉) to my partner for what I did this morning.54.Table tennis is one of the most popular games in China,but the exact_(起源)of it is not known. 55. Its of great importance to know your own _s_(优点)and weaknesses。56.
63、 Everyone should hold the belief that a balanced diet is definitely b_(有益处) to health.57. I havent c_(咨询)any expert about this matter so far, so it is still confusing.58. I m really longing to get i_(参加)in the celebration to be held next Sunday.59. Reaching the top of the tower, he was out of _.(上气不
64、接下气)60. College graduates are supposed to c_(结合)theory and practice in their chosen career.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节:短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符（），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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不
65、计分。During the summer holiday, our best friend Peter and I took a bike trip around the Qinghai Lake. We started our journey in last week of July. We rode about 100 kilometres for every day. It was very hot that our clothes were wet with sweat all the time. One day, my bicycle break down, and I fell a
66、nd was injured. I almost gave up the trip, and I managed to overcoming the difficulties and keep on. We final reached our destination after about 5 days of tiring bicycle riding. We were so exciting and cheered for our success. From this experience I learned that I had an ability beyond my imagine.第
67、二节书面表达 (满分 20 分)假定你是李华， 4月 14 至 16 日成都将在城市广场(City Square)举办第五届“国际中国美食节”(the Fifth International Chinese Food Festival) ，请你给美国朋友 Jack发一封电子邮件邀请他一同前往。内容要点如下：1. 美食节的时间、地点2. 活动的主要内容3. 交通方式注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Jack,_ Yours, Li Hua鄂尔多斯市重点中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题答案 阅读理解：120 DAB BABC CDAB
68、BCBA ECGDA完形填空 ：2140 ACCAC DBCAB CDABC ADCBA第二节 语法填空41. that 42.items 43. to show 44. the 45. expression 46. is served 47. cultural 48. used 49. said 50. to / with单词拼写：51. arrival 52.Obviously; 53. apology 54. origin 55. strengths 56. beneficial 57. consulted 58. involved 59. breath 60. combine三、写作第
69、一节 短文改错imaginationbrokeovercomesothefinallybutexcitedmyDuring the summer holiday, our best friend Peter and I took a bike trip around the Qinghai Lake. We started our journey in last week of July. We rode about 100 kilometres for every day. It was very hot that our clothes were wet with sweat all th
70、e time. One day, my bicycle break down, and I fell and was injured. I almost gave up the trip, and I managed to overcoming the difficulties and keep on. We final reached our destination after about 10 days of tiring bicycle riding. We were so exciting and cheered for our success. From this experienc
71、e I learned that I had an ability beyond my imagine.【参考范文】Dear Jack,How are you doing recently? In order to spread Chinese food culture, Chengdu is going to host the Fifth International Chinese Food Festival in two weeks. I am writing to invite you to attend it with me.It is to take place in the Cit
72、y Square from 14 to 16 in April. Some chefs will demonstrate key Chinese cooking skills with a wide variety of Chinese food raw materials on display and visitors are welcome to taste them for free. I think it is a good chance for you to experience Chinese culture. Since the City Square is located downtown, we can get there by bus or underground. If you are interested, please let me know.Looking forward to your reply.Yours, Li Hua
