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1、吉林省长春市第一五一中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期中测试试题(希望班)说明:本试卷分第 I 卷(选择题)和第 II 卷(非选择题)满分 150 分,考试时间 120 钟。第卷 第一部分听力(共两节,满分 30 分) 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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the man doing? A. Reading a book. B. Packing his things. C. Writing a report.

2、2. How many dogs do the speakers own now? A. Seven. B. Six. C. Five.3. What did the speakers do? A. They read a scary story. B. They watched a scary movie. C. They watched a funny movie.4. When does the bank close usually? A. 4:00 p.m. B. 4:30 p.m. C. 5:00 p.m.5. Who is the girl probably talking to?

3、 A. Her father. B. Her brother. C. Her teacher.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。每段对话 或独白读两遍。请听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。6. What is the woman doing?A. Reading a story.B. Writing the ending of the story.C. Finishing her homework.7. What might the

4、 woman do next?A. Tell the man the storyline.B. Invite the man to dinner.C. Publish the book.请听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. How many shirts did the woman have washed?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.9. Who probably wears the medium-sized shirt?A. The woman. B. The womans son. C. The womans husband.请听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 1

5、0. When did the woman have a long talk with her friends?A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon.C. In the evening.11. Where did the woman have lunch with Janet?A. A pub around the corner.B. A nice restaurant near her company.C. In her companys cafeteria.12. What did the man think of the womans aftern

6、oon?A. It wasnt bad. B. It was relaxing.C. It sounded boring.请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13. Why cant the woman stand the man living upstairs?A. He often knocks on her door.B. He plays the piano until midnight.C. He always borrows her things.14. Who is Susan?A. The womans former classmate.B. The womans neigh

7、bor.C. Jennifers former roommate.15. What will the woman probably do next?A. Call Susan for help with her roommates.B. Move into a new apartment.C. Prepare for her exams.16. What does the woman say about Susan?A. She is a great girl.B. She does well on exams.C. She sleeps well every night.请听第10段材料,回

8、答第17至20题。17. How many brothers and sisters did Grandma Moses have? A. Five. B. Nine. C. Ten.18. What did Grandma Moses spend most of her life doing?A. Housekeeping. B. Farming. C. Working at a local drugstore.19. Why did Grandma Moses paint in her old age?A. To pass the time. B. To make money. C. To

9、 exhibit her artworks.20. When did Grandma Moses have her first exhibition in New York?A. In 1930. B. In 1940. C. In 2000.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。AEllens Stardust Diner A must-see if you want a special dining experience. The waiters sing

10、 and perform while you eat, and the songs include pop, jazz, etc. Its really fun seeing your waiters sing while they serve you. The lines can be long, but its worth the wait. Its also a good idea going here after seeing a show, as its right on Broadway. Opening hours: 7 am-midnight Phone: 212-956-51

11、51 Georgetown Cupcake It isnt a restaurant, but a cute cupcake cafe thats known across the world for its amazing cupcakes. Their flavors change based on the month and day of the week, so theres always a new surprise to try. The cupcakes are kind of pricey, but large and tasty. Opening hours: 10 am-9

12、 pm from Mon. to Sat.; 10 am-8 pm on Sun. Phone: 212-431-4504 Shake Shack This is a burger chain (连锁餐厅), so you can find one in most neighborhoods in New York City. Their shakes (奶 昔) are amazing. You can order your food, and then eat outdoors in the park. Opening hours: 10 am-9 pm from Mon. to Sat.

13、; 11 am-6 pm on Sun. Phone: 212-889-6600 Takahachi Bakery The bakery (面 包 店) is Japanese. It serves amazing sandwiches, bread, pastries, cakes, and sweets. Its a small location (场所), and a bit out of the way, but it is peaceful and quiet. Opening hours: 7 am-7 pm from Mon. to Fri.; 8 am-6 pm on Sat.

14、; 9 am-6 pm on Sun. Phone: 212-791-5550 21. What can customers do at Ellens Stardust Diner? A. See a Broadway show. B. Meet famous musicians.C. Play music as they wait. D. Listen to waiters music. 22. Which of the following offers different menus on different days of a week? A. Ellens Stardust Diner

15、. B. Georgetown Cupcake. C. Takahachi Bakery. D. Shake Shack. 23. Which number should people call to book a table for Japanese food? A. 212-956-5151. B. 212-431-4504. C. 212-889-6600. D. 212-791-5550BThis summer, I spent three weeks in Albert-Schweitzer-Schule (ASS) in Nienburg, Germany, because of

16、a youth exchange (互访).In a meeting just before I left, my advisor told me that it was rude to be late and use too much water (long showers were a no-no), and that good appearances were important. Being often late and taking long showers, I knew that I had difficulties in the important areas, so I de

17、cided to make up for it in appearance. I prepared a lot of clothes. However, I found out later, the students at ASS didnt care too much about their clothing. They were too busy studying.This year, classes at my German school lasted close to the end of June. I was there in what would be considered th

18、e final weeks of the school year. I went to different classes that were offered to the students and was surprised to see there werent many computers, and other forms of technology that are thought to be necessary for teaching in the US. Yet my German classmates studied advanced (高 深 的) knowledge in

19、every subject and everybody could speak at least two languages very well. Walking into the ASS cafeteria (食堂), I was greeted with many kinds of fresh sandwiches, and bread and butter (奶油) topped with tomatoes and cheese for a total of close to 1 euro. Later I found out that all the people who work i

20、n the cafeteria are volunteer parents; no wonder the food looked and tasted so delicious! I loved every moment of my trip to Germany. The exchange has been a great eye opener for me. I would like to thank everybody who made this trip possible. I hope this exchange program will continue for the good

21、of students from both ASS and my school! 24. What did the author plan to do to make up for her disadvantage? A. Work hard on her study. B. Stop taking long showers. C. Have a pleasing appearance. D. Show up at meetings on time. 25. Why was the author surprised at her German school? A. The school ter

22、m was very long. B. Two languages were spoken in class. C. Few classes were opened to students. D. Few high-tech products were used in class.26. What did the author think of the foods in the ASS cafeteria? A. They were different than what she was used to. B. They were cheap and of good quality. C. T

23、hey tasted good but were unhealthy. D. They couldnt meet students needs. 27. Why did the author write this text? A. To share her experience abroad. B. To introduce her German school.C. To compare two different cultures. D. To encourage people to travel to GermanyC At first look, Sleeping Bear Dunes

24、National Lakeshore seems familiar to kids. The slowly moving sand, seabirds and miles of greenish-blue water all add up to one thing the sea. But then, somewhere maybe on the pile (堆) of sand called Dune Run the kids stop, realize this is Michigan, a landlocked state in the US, and ask, “How did the

25、 sea get here?” It didnt. This is Lake Michigan. Its a lake a great one and the water is fresh, not salty, says Lisa Myers, chief of interpretation (讲解) and visitor services at Sleeping Bear. “When my family comes here from New England in the north-eastern US, they all have to taste the water,”she s

26、ays.“The area looks like Cape Cod in my home town. You cant believe this isnt the coast.” “Playing on the Dune Run is like being in a huge sandbox,”says Myers. But theres so much more. Help kids see the park through a wider lens (镜片) by walking along the sandy Lake Michigan beach. “With their feet o

27、n the sand and in the water, kids can see there are waves (波浪),”says Myers, “They can watch fish, otters and beavers swimming in the lake.” July and August are best for water play, but winter is magical for kids, adds Myers.“They can walk the beaches to see all the ice formations (形态) and crashing w

28、aves,”she says.“We offer snowshoe walks in January and February, where kids can look for marks left by animals. And when its windy, they can stand on the Dune Run and feel the forces of nature. The kids can run or roll down the hill, too, which is a whole lot of fun.” 28. What do the kids think of S

29、leeping Bear at first? A. It is quite special. B. It is in a saltwater lake. C. It is a place by the sea. D. It appears frightening. 29. What can we infer about Cape Cod from the text? A. It lies in the US. B. It is popular with kids.C. It produces tasty water. D. It is close to Sleeping Bear. 30. W

30、hat can children do at the park in winter? A. Spend time in a real sandbox. B. Search for animals footprints. C. Use ice to create different things. D. Watch the changes in water levels. 31. What is the text mainly about? A. A moving pile of sand. B. A kid-friendly fun place. C. A journey to Sleepin

31、g Bear. D. An introduction to Michigan parksD UK physicist Isaac Newton once said, “Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy (傻子).” Indeed, Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules. But if we break the rules, she is likely to be cruel and l

32、ash out at us.The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎, NCP) in China and some other countries at the beginning of this year is an example. According to Xinhua News Agency, the new coronavirus is similar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host (中间宿主).

33、 Its believed that the virus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, Hubei province, where live wild animals were sold.The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr Peter Daszak, president of the US-based health organization EcoHealth Alliance, said, “This outbreak is a lesson for us. On a gl

34、obal scale (规模), human population density (密度), wildlife diversity, and land use change are what drive new pandemics (流行病).”In ancient times, people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe (敬畏). For example, the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature

35、 is a part of humans. Chinese ancients always pursued the harmony between nature and human beings.However, as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced tools, people try to change and even conquer nature. They use more land to make buildings, genetically modify (改变) plants, capture s

36、ome wild and rare animals to suit their own needs. In this process, humans gradually lose contact with nature and even throw it out of balance. For example, cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in the atmosphere and it contributes to global warming.Although we dont kn

37、ow for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak, Brian Lamacraft at Medium said its time for people to “reflect on our relationship with our planet” and “reconnect with this world and everything that weve been given”. After all, according to US poet Gary Snyder, “Nature is not the place to visit. Its

38、 our home.”32. What does the phrase “lash out at” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. punish B. control C. test D. challenge33. What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak?A. Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals.B. Its impossible to prevent new pandemics globa

39、lly.C. We should stop the wildlife trade around the world.D. Humans should live peacefully with nature.34. What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?A. How human beings become their own masters.B. How human activities cause global warming.C. How human beings break the balance of nature.D. How humans use

40、technology to improve their lives.35. What is the authors purpose in writing this article?A. To reflect on the NCP outbreak.B. To explain what led to the NCP outbreak.C. To describe experts predictions on new pandemics.D. To compare ancient and modern attitudes toward nature.第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 1

41、0 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。Any car accident is frightening, but an accident in which your vehicle is thrown into the water, with you trapped inside, is absolutely(绝对地) terrifying. 36 . However, most deaths result from fear, without a plan or understanding what is happening to the

42、car in the water. By adopting a brace(支撑) position, acting decisively and getting out fast, you can save yourself from a sinking vehicle.Brace yourself for impact (撞击力). As soon as youre aware that youre going off the road and into a body of water, adopt a brace position. The impact could set off th

43、e airbag system in your vehicle, so you should place both hands on the steering wheel(方向盘) in the ten and two position.Undo your seatbelt. 37 . Release the children, starting with the oldest first. Forget the cell phone call. Your car isnt going to wait for you to make the call. 38 . Leave the door

44、alone at this stage and concentrate on the window. A cars electrical system should work for up to three minutes in water, so try the method of opening it electronically first. Many people dont think about the window as an escape choice either because of fear or misinformation about doors and sinking

45、. Break the window. If you arent able to open the window, or it only opens halfway, youll need to break it with an object or your foot. It may feel counter-intuitive (有悖常理的) to let water into the car. 39 .Escape when the car has equalized. If it has reached the stage where the car has been filled wi

46、th water and it has become balanced, you must move quickly and effectively to ensure your survival. 40 . While there is still air in the car, take slow, deep breaths and focus on what youre doing. A. Open the window as soon as you hit the water.B. This is the first thing to do, yet it often gets for

47、gotten.C. Surviving a sinking car is not as difficult as you think.D. In short, if you know what to do in the water, you will be safe.E. It takes 60 to 120 seconds for a car to be filled with water usually.F. Such accidents are particularly dangerous to the risk of drowning(淹死).G. But the sooner the

48、 window is open, the sooner you can escape directly through it.第三部分 语言知识运用(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,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In November 2018, the town of Paradise was nearly destroyed by the deadliest wildfire in history. Shane Grammer, who grew up there, followed the

49、 41 of the deadly fire from Los Angeles. When his childhood friend Edwards posted pictures of his chimney (烟囱) the 42 part of his house to survive, the 47-year-old artist felt 43 . And then he had a(n) 44 . “Ive got to 45 that chimney,” he said. “Im not trying to say anything. Its just that Im an ar

50、tist. And its a chance for me to 46 myself as an artist.” On December 31, Grammer made a 47 to Paradise. He spent three hours painting a portrait (画像) of a woman on his friends chimney a reminder, perhaps, of the beauty of life. Grammer 48 a photo of the painting online. It received lots of 49 . Peo

51、ple were sharing the post. The victims (受 害 者) of the fire, were especially 50 . “Beautiful,” one said. Another posted,“You 51 beauty and hope.” 52 , Grammer realized that what he had thought was an artistic expression had developed into something 53 .“Art does move and 54 people. I know I have to c

52、ome back,”Grammer said. Then he 55 eight times, painting 17 portraits of victims on chimneys, cars, and walls. Outside one house, he 56 a photo of an eight-year-old girl. Then he painted a mural (壁画) of her on what was left of her house. It was, Grammer said,“a stamp that life was here and that life

53、 can 57 to be here.” Grammers work in Paradise has now become a 58 . Hes traveled the world painting murals in dark places that needed some 59 .“I want to do something 60 and create art that moves people,”he says. 41A. historyB. news C. causes D. purpose42A. restB. otherC. only D. first43A. helpless

54、B. nervousC. ashamedD. angry44A. questionB. messageC. experience D. idea45A. forgetB. paintC. cleanD. own46A. expressB. answerC. learnD. change47A. suggestionB. tripC. promiseD. joke48A. sawB. copiedC. gotD. posted 49A. attentionB. adviceC. trustD. value50A. praisedB. invitedC. touchedD. treated51A.

55、 expectB. missC. rememberD. bring52A. PossiblyB. SuddenlyC. LuckilyD. Interestingly53A. funnierB. harderC. deeperD. stranger54A. encourageB. trainC. attractD. satisfy55A. triedB. returnedC appeared. D. passed56A. sharedB. keptC. foundD. lost57A. continueB. startC. stopD. seem58A. movementB. discussi

56、onC. ruleD. surprise59A. protectionB. freedomC. fireD. light60A. popularB. successfulC. powerfulD. colorful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(1个单词)或括号内单词的适当形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。Nearly one hundred and fifty years ago, people were reading Alice in Wonderland, 61. _ (write) by English autho

57、r Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pen-name Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice 62. _ (fall) down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by strange and magical creatures. It is widely considered to be one of the most 63. _ (interest) books of all time. When Alice in Wonderland was

58、first published (出版) in 1865, it was 64. _ great success, and even Queen Victoria became a fan. Since then, over one hundred editions (版 本) of the book 65. _ (come) out. But the success of Alice in Wonderland was not just limited 66. _ books. Throughout its life new media (媒介) have taken the story a

59、nd presented it in different 67. _ (way). Walt Disney created a comic (连 环 画 册) of the story in the 1950s and later produced an animated film. The story also became a TV series and 68. _ (make) into many films around the world. The most recent film adaptation (改 编) was in 2010. The film, 69. _ used

60、a combination of live action and 3D animation, was 70. _ (huge) successful with reviewers and with the public. 第四部分 写作(共二节,满分 35 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。每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

61、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。 When I heard that a travel company was holding a competition to design a holiday card, I decided to take part for it. Ever since I was child, Id always loved art, but I knew what I was going to do. I draw a picture of my family making a snowman and handed them in

62、. Two weeks late, I got a call telling me that I had been won the competition and my design had been chosen. All I got was a book of stamp, but I liked it so much. I proud put it on my bookshelf. That feeling stayed with me as I grew, making me realized that I was valuable and so was my work.第二节 书面表

63、达(满分 25 分)近几年,SARS、新型冠状病毒等疫情大肆流行,威胁着人类的健康。请你以“How can we keep healthy?”为题,为校英语报写一篇100字左右的短文,阐述青少年应该如何提高自身的免疫力,从而远离疾病保持健康。内容包括: 1. 保持健康的生活方式,均衡饮食、充足睡眠等方面; 2. 坚持运动锻炼,如,跑步使人精力充沛;3. 健康生活的重要性。 注意:1. 词数100左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 参考词汇: 新型冠状病毒 novel coronavirus增强免疫力 strengthen immunity答案第部分 听力 (201.5分=30分)1

64、234567891011121314151617181920CCACABACBAACBCBABBAB第部分 阅读理解 (202分=40分)2122232425262728293031323334353637383940DBDCDBACABBADCAFBAGE第部分 语言知识运用 第一节:完形填空 (201.5分=30分)4142434445464748495051525354555657585960BCADBABDACDBCABCAADC第二节:语法填空 (101.5分=15分)61 written 62 falling 63. interesting 64. a 65. have come

65、66. to 67. ways 68. was made 69. which 70. hugely 第IV部分 写作realizeproudlystampslateritdrewand前加ain第一节:短文改错 (101分=10分) When I heard that a travel company was holding a competition to design a holiday card, I decided to take part for it. Ever since I was child, Id always loved art, but I knew what I wa

66、s going to do. I draw a picture of my family making a snowman and handed them in. Two weeks late, I got a call telling me that I had been won the competition and my design had been chosen. All I got was a book of stamp, but I liked it so much. I proud put it on my bookshelf. That feeling stayed with

67、 me as I grew, making me realized that I was valuable and so was my work.第二节 书面表达(25分)How can we keep healthy?In recent years, some diseases, like SARS and bird flu, are threatening our human beings life. It is high time that teenagers should strengthen their immune system. To have a healthy lifesty

68、le is of great importance. First of all, a balanced healthy diet is a must for teenagers, which provides the body with different nutrients to be stronger enough to fight many diseases. Besides, sleep is necessary for our health. As we know, sleeping is to our body what gas is to an engine. It can gu

69、arantee us sufficient energy to study hard next day. Finally, to keep fit, it is very necessary to take more exercise. You know, the importance of exercise can never be too stressed. We need to do more like jogging and running, which can keep us live and energetic. Nothing could be more important th

70、an owing a healthy body in the world. Keep doing these, and youll be healthier and healthier.英语听力原文Text 1W: May I have a word with you?M: Youve caught me at a bad time. I am writing a report and have to finish it within an hour.W: You really like leaving things to the last minute.Text 2W: I know we

71、already have a lot of dogs, but this one is so cute! Can we please just get one more?M: If we get one more, well have six dogs! Thats way too many.Text 3M: That story we just read was really scary, and now I cant sleep!W: Dont worry. It wasnt real. Just close your eyes, and youll fall asleep soon. I

72、 can put on a funny movie for us to watch.Text 4W: Excuse me. What time does this bank close?M: The bank itself closes at 4:00 p.m., but the ATM is open 24 hours a day.W: Thats strange. Isnt 4:00 p.m. a little early to close?M: Well, there arent too many customers on Saturday, so we close an hour ea

73、rlier than usual.Text 5W: Will you tell Sam to give me back my pencil? Im trying to do homework.M: Sam, please give your sister back her pencil. You can get one in your moms office.Text 6W: Ive had enough of this book!M: Whats wrong, Katie? Arent you almost finished?W: I am, but Ive been working on

74、the last chapter for hours. I just cant seem to get the ending right. The publisher will kill me if I dont finish this book by the deadline.M: Do you want to tell me about the storyline? Maybe I can help you think of a good ending.W: That would be great!Text 7W: Hold on, sir. I think theres been a m

75、istake.M: Whats the problem, madam?W: This shirt isnt mine. My husbands shirts are all XXL, but this is a medium.M: Let me take a look. The laundry list says three XXLs and one medium. Its all correct.W: Well, I guess I had one of my sons shirts with me that day.Text 8M: Hello, darling. Did you have

76、 a good day?W: Not bad. The usual sort of things: meeting, phone calls, letters you know, that sort of thing.M: Did you see anybody interesting?W: Well, my friends Chris and Carla came into the office this morning. We had a long talk.M: Oh, really? What did you talk about?W: Oh, this and that, you k

77、now.M: I see.W: And then Janet turned up as usual, just when I was trying to finish some work.M: So, what did you do?W: I had lunch with her.M: Sounds relaxing. Where did you go? Somewhere nice?W: No, just the pub around the corner. Then in the afternoon, there was a meeting that went on for hours.M

78、: Sounds like a boring afternoon!Text 9M: Ivy, how do you like your new apartment?W: Well, I wish I hadnt moved in. The man who lives upstairs often plays the piano until midnight. I really cant stand it.M: Why dont you ask him to stop?W: Ive tried, but it doesnt work. Whats worse, he isnt the only

79、one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives next door often comes over to borrow things, but she never returns anything.M: Then dont lend her anything!W: Now I dont even open the door when she knocks. Im afraid Ill have to move again.M: You can move in with my sister Susan. The girl who was sharing

80、 her apartment, Jennifer, has moved out, so she has an extra room now.W: Thats great. Your sister is such a great girl. Ill call her and move in with her as soon as possible. After all, I need to sleep well every night in order to do well on the coming exams.Text 10M: Grandma Moses is among the most

81、 well-known 20th-century painters of the United States, yet she had hardly started painting before she was in her late seventies. She was born on a farm in New York, one of five boys and five girls. At 12, she left home and worked as a housekeeper until she married Thomas Moses at 27. They farmed mo

82、st of their lives, first in Virginia and then in New York. Grandma Moses began to paint using oils in her old age because she wanted to keep busy and pass the time. Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore and at a market, and were soon noticed by a businessman who bought everything she painted. Three of those pictures were exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art, and in 1940, she had her first exhibition in New York. Between the 1930s and her death, she produced some 1,600 pictures.

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