1、内蒙古包头市第六中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题第卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. What does John Smith do?A. A mailman. B. A letter writer. C. A milkman.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the cinema. B. In the school. C. In the library.3. What is Richard famous for?A. Editing. B. R
2、eporting. C. Writing.4. Who will carry the suitcase? A. The man. B. The woman. C. Someone else.5. What do we know about the woman?A. She should buy the ticket now.B. She has missed the train.C. She can catch the train in time.第二节（共15题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What is the weather like in wint
3、er in the womans place?A. Cold and wet.B. Cold and dry .C. Warm and hot.7.Why does the woman think the man is lucky?A. He can experience different kinds of weather.B. He can enjoy winter sports in his hometown.C. The winter is not cold at all in his hometown.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What are the speakers m
4、ainly talking about?A. Stopping smoking. B. Passing a law banning cigarettes. C. Saving money.9.Who would stop smoking?A. The man. B. The woman. C. Neither of them10.Why is giving up smoking difficult for the man?A. He is likely to gain weight.B. He would chew his finger.C. He would play his nails.听
5、第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Why is the man going to the States?A. To attend a conference.B. To visit places of interest.C. To visit his friends .12.When does the man want to leave for America?A. In early January. B. In mid-January. C. In early February.13.What is probably the womans job?A. A scientist. B. A
6、reporter. C. An embassy staff.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.What does the man invite the woman to do on Tuesday night?A. See a show.B. Eat out in a restaurant.C. Watch a basketball game.15.What is the woman going to do on Wednesday evening?A. Do some shopping. B. Help her roommate clean the apartment.C. Finis
7、h her term paper.16.Whose birthday is on Friday?A. The womans brothers. B. The mans mothers.C. The womans fathers.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.When did Jack order the CDs?A. On March 13th. B. On March 14th.C. On March16th.18.How soon did Jack receive the CDs?A. The next day.B. Three days later.C. Seven days
8、 later.19.Where did he get the CDs?A. In a CD shop.B. In a supermarket.C. On the net.20.What does he complain about?A. The quality of the CDsB. The service the company offeredC. The price of the CDs. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15题；每小题2分，满分30分）ALove to write? Want to see your work published and win som
9、e cash along the way? Then read on. The national Spark a Story writing contest is calling in all young story tellers!Who can participate?The contest is open to students in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12, or those who are being home-schooled in the United States.Deadline and requirementsYoure able to send yo
10、ur short story up to October 7th. It will be judged on creativity, originality and overall quality of writing. Your story must be original works and should be no longer than 5000 words. There is no minimum length requirements.How can I send my short story?There are three easy ways to send your short
11、 story:*Online at http: / learn. /hmhsparkamind*Send your short story as a PDF or Microsoft word document to Sparka*Send your short story via U.S. Mail to:Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company222 Berkeley StreetBoston, MA 02116What will I win?The best stories will be published next year. Winn
12、ers will receive a free copy of the book and cash price of $100.21The passage is written for _ to read.AParents BstudentsCteachers Dforeigners22Which of the following children can take part in the contest?ACatherine, grade 11, from Washington DCBMaria, grade 7, from New York.CJustin, grade 9, from L
13、ondon.DBastian, homeschooled from Paris.23Which of the following ways is NOT a correct way to send your story?ASending it online.BSending it by email.CSending it by fax. DSending it by US mail.BSome people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people wil
14、l buy books and newspapers Why read an article in the newspaper, when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man, when short television program can tell you all that you want to know?Television has not killed reading, however
15、. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbooks (平装本), which are quite cheap. A paperba
16、ck collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book forever and read it many times.Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good
17、dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书), though expensive, is useful, too because you can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history books, science textbook, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your
18、 shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets.24It can be inferred from the passage that _.Areading is a cheap way of learning and having funBTV programs are a main provider of knowledgeCcinemas are the best choice in getting informationDnewspapers are an expensive way to enjoy
19、oneself25What does the sentences “Television has not killed reading, however” underlined in the second paragraph suggest?APeople only need reading, though.BReading is more fun than television.CWatching television doesnt help reading.DReading is still necessary today.26Which of the following is TRUE
20、according to the passage?AFewer and fewer people will buy books.BBooks with hard covers sell better than paperbooks.CA good dictionary should be kept in every home.DMore people like TV programs about famous men.27What is the authors attitude towards books?Aindifferent Bsupportive CobjectiveDdoubtful
21、CKatie always wanted to be a performerShe, the youngest of the three kids from Cleveland, was crazy about musicals and Disney movies from an early age and would often watch them singing with her mom, KarenHowever, Katies happy childhood took a-turn when her mother was diagnosed(诊断)with cancerWhen th
22、e doctor informed the family that Karens disease was terminal, they decided to make a trip to Disney WorldThe family spared no expense for their once-in-a-lifetime vacation and stayed at Disneys hotel for eight nightsThey spent their days in the parks, seeing the sights, greeting characters, all the
23、 while pushing Karen in her wheelchair and watching her face light up with joyThey all shared in the merriment of experiencing the parks for the first time with KarenThe trip to Disney World at the height of Karens battle with cancer allowed them to escape into a world of magic and laughterThis was
24、the day Katie decided she wanted to work for DisneySadly, Karen lost the battle and died later, but the whole family remembered her every day and often thought of that Disney vacationKatie went on to go after her dreamAfter she received her degree in musical theater, she struggled for years, working
25、 as a waitress and trying to be a performerHer hard work finally paid off when she was hired to work for DisneyAs a Disney performer, Katie is aware that many other families visit the parks and have similar stories to her ownShe encourages everyone, especially children, who may be experiencing a har
26、d time“Every moment is meant for you, even the painful ones” she says“Its just like in your favorite Disney movie: There is always some kind of conflict or hardship or pressureRemember to celebrate those moments, too, because they are taking you to whatever your version of a happy ending is”28Why di
27、d Katies family decide to go to Disney World?AKatie always loved Disney moviesBKatie had a happy childhoodCKatie dreamed of being a performer DKaties mother got seriously ill29What made Katie decide to work for Disney?AThe dream that she wanted to live a life full of magicBThe great joy the Disney v
28、acation brought to her familyCThe memory that she watched Disney movies as a kidDThe great courage her mother showed in fighting cancer30Which of the following words best describe Katie?ATough and determined BKind and curiousCPatient and helpful DStrict and independent31What message does Katie conve
29、y in the last paragraph?AMany drops make a shower BExperience must be boughtCSweet is pleasure after pain DGood medicine tastes bitterDChicago already has bike sharing and car sharing. Could electric scooter(滑板车)sharing be the next big thing?With electric scooter sharing already appearing in many ci
30、ties and the biggest operator eyeing the Chicago market, Moreno is trying to make the rules of the road before electric scooters arrive.” Its yet another means of transportation and we need to welcome them and make the regulations in advance if we are really serious about reducing traffic and reduci
31、ng air pollution,” said Moreno.Moreno said that in other cities, electric scooter riders have ignored helmet rules and traffic laws. They have parked illegally and ridden scooters on sidewalks. Those are the problems hes trying to avoid. The rules would require related companies to first get an “Ele
32、ctric Scooter Share License”. To get the license, companies would need to provide a minimum of 100 scooters operating at a maximum（最高的）speed of 20 miles per hour.Bird is the nations leading electric vehicle sharing company. It has raised $100 million and begun operations in many cities. Bird s spoke
33、sman Kenneth Baer said his company welcomes the Chicago regulations, which can help to avoid the start-up problems it has met with in other cities.“We follow the laws on the books. It happens to be that in a good number of cities the law is silent or not clear how to treat this new technology. And t
34、hat causes some troubles,” said Baer. “If the rules of the road are officially made in advance then it is very clear. I think the Chicago regulations really would give the citizens a great way to get around the city.”32What can we learn from Morenos words?AThe various means of transportation in Chic
35、ago.BThe popularity of electric scooter sharing.CThe future of Chicagos traffic.DThe reasons behind making the rules in advance.33What should the relevant(相关的) companies do to get the “Electric Scooter Share License”?AThey should limit the speed of their scooters.BThey should provide enough parking
36、spacesCThey should raise at least $ 100 million.DThey should provide helmets for renters.34Why are there some problems caused in some cities?AThe scooter-sharing laws are too strict.BThese cities lack clear rules to deal with scooter sharingCPeople take no notice of traffic regulationsDElectric scoo
37、ter sharing has many disadvantages35What does the underlined word mean?Ahabits Bhobbies Crules Dexamples第二节（共5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。How to be energetic all the timeMany people often lack energy and feel tired. If you are one of them, take the following suggestions to
38、 become an energetic person and make use of your full potential.Manage your stress. If you are upset by emotions that result from stress, you will likely find that you have run out of energy. 36 To control your stress, consider talking things out with a close friend or perhaps consulting a psychiatr
39、ist.Take a nap when it is possible. Although you might be busy every day, there is always some time to get a few minutes of shut-eye. 37 Dont sleep too long, or you might experience difficulty in falling asleep normally that night, which will throw off your whole sleep schedule.38 Foods that have to
40、o much sugar can lead to glucose fluctuations (血糖波动) which then cause energy levels to decrease. Many people suffer from low energy due to a lack of protein. For fast and effective energy change, you can eat a few handfuls of nuts.Schedule your time in a practical, realistic manner. Being too busy c
41、an decrease your productivity and do harm to your mental health. So try to get one day of relaxation a week. 39Exercise out.40 Exercising out ensures sound sleep at night, and it helps oxygen to circulate, providing the cells with higher amounts of energy to burn. It also leaves you feeling refreshe
42、d and full of energy.A Eat less.BNaps should be a maximum of 30 minutes.CSing alone or get up and dance.DConsider what you eat and drink.E.One highly effective way to become energetic is doing exercise regularly.F.In other words, emotions caused by stress eat up your energy.G.This allows your body t
43、o get enough rest and gain energy for next week.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）When I was 24, I moved into an apartment and the couple next door were loud all the time. After putting up with it for a couple of weeks, I decided to 41. them and politely ask them to be 42. after noon, as
44、I had to work at midnight, so I 43. went to bed around noon.I went next door and knocked on the door and an old woman answered. I 44. myself and she asked if I came over to complain about the 45. , and I said yes. She 46. both she and her husband were going 47. and that they needed to speak loudly t
45、o hear each other. She invited me in and 48. me a coffee and we started talking. 49. , we heard a loud bang in the kitchen. Then we found her husband had fallen onto the ground. Immediately, 50. him to the hospital.When I came home from work the next day, there was a 51. on the door from the lady as
46、king me to come over. When I reached her 52. , she asked if Id drive her to the hospital, to which I said no 53. . When we got to the hospital, I 54. her to her husbands room, where he thanked me. Soon I ended up being friends with this couple 55. they moved away a year later.One day after ten years
47、, I got a 56. from a lawyer. I was 57. what was going on, so I went down and when I arrived at his office, the lawyer asked me if I knew a 58. by the couples names and I said yes. He told me that the couple had died and he was employed (雇用) by their children to find me. They wanted to thank me 59. ,
48、 I met the family and then we became friends!You can never know when, where or how you are next going to make new friends. Life is full of 60. . Whatever happens, try to treat others exactly as you would like to be treated.41AchallengeBtreatCpunishDface42AquieterBcalmerCkinderDslower43AseldomBalread
49、yCalwaysDstill44AexpressedBintroducedCimprovedDexamined45AstressBpainCalarmDnoise46AexplainedBdescribedCguessedDbelieved47AweakBblindCdeafDdisabled48AbroughtBofferedCboughtDordered49ASecretlyBUnfortunatelyCNaturallyDSuddenly50AinvitedBforcedCrushedDled51AreportBnoteCnoticeDbill52AhomeBcarCofficeDdoo
50、r53AdoubtBwayCmatterDproblem54AcarriedBfollowedCsentDguided55AsinceBbeforeCuntilDwhile56AcallBvisitCwarningDquestion57AwonderingBimaginingCdescribingDrecording58AteamBpatientCdoctorDcouple59Aby themselves Bon purposeCin personDin public60AdangersBsurprisesCchallengesDheartbreaks第卷第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分4
51、5分）第二节（共10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。Many earthquakes 61. (happen) since five years ago worldwide. To prepare for an earthquake, FEMA advises that you prepare three things: your home, your family, and your community. Be sure that each member of your family 62. (know) what to
52、 do during an earthquake. Earthquakes may strike（爆发）at anytime, anywhere. Protect yourself and your family by 63. (keep) a first-aid in your home. Make sure all family 64. (member) know its location. Your first-aid kit(工具包) should include one or two portable containers, such as plastic tubs or book
53、bags, holding the supplies your family would need 65. (survive) without outside aid for at least three days following the earthquake. That is because basic services like 66. (electric), gas, water and telephone may be cut off 67. several days. In addition, keep 68. emergency backpack with copies of
54、important documents near the door to grab and go. Different from that at home, you can also keep another 69. (small) kit in your car. Your emergency supply kit should also contain the addresses of evacuation sites(疏散点)for each place, including schools and workplaces 70. your family members spend tim
55、e. Have your family members carry a coy of this list, or contact card, in their wallets or backpacks.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单句改错（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分）每个句子有一处错误，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。Dear David,How have you been lately? You said you
56、wanted to know about the Great Wall. Im happily to tell you about them here. The Great Wall built more than two thousand years ago. It is 8,851.8 kilometers long, six to seven meters high but four to five meters wide. The Great Wall, that represents the long history of China, is a great wonder creat
57、ing to protect the ancient Chinese people. Now the Great Wall has became one of the most famous attraction in China, and it attracts the large number of visitors from all around the world each year.I hope you can come to China to visit the Great Wall on one day. Im sure you will love it.第二节 书面表达（满分
58、15 分） 假定你是星光中学的李华，近期你们学校组织了一次登山活动。请你用英语为学校英语报写一篇短文，介绍一下此次活动。内容包括：1. 时间与地点：2020年10月25日，泰山（Mountain Tai）；2. 活动的过程；3. 你对于这次活动的评论。注意：1.词数120左右。2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 包头六中2020-2021学年高一英语期中考试答案听力：1-5 AACBB 6-10 ACACA 11-15 ABCAB 16-20 CBCCB阅读理解：21-23 BAC 24-27 ADCB 28-31DBAC 32-35 DABC 36-40 FBDGE完形填空：41-45DA
59、CBD 46-50 ACBDC 51-55 BADBC 56-60 AADCB语法填空61. have happened 62. knows 63. keeping 64.members 65. to survive 66. electricity 67. for 68. an 69. smaller 70. where.短文改错：21.happily happy 2.them it 3.built前加was 4.but and5.that which 6.creating created 7.became become 8.attration attractions9.the a 10.去掉
60、on作文范文：An Impressive Mountain-Climbing To help us students to keep fit, our school organized a mountain-climbing activity on October 25, 2020. We had much fun and benefited from it. It was a nice day. The sunlight was warm and soft. At around 9 a.m., we arrived at the foot of Mountain Tai in high sp
61、irits, ready for the journey to the top of the mountain. Though the climbing was tough, we sang and laughed all the way, enjoying fresh air and beautiful views. When some students fell behind, others would offer their help. At half past 11, we all arrived at the top of the mountain. Bathed in the sunshine, we jumped and cheered with great joy. The activity is very meaningful and beneficial to our team building.