1、江苏省泰州中学2020年秋学期高一年级期中考试英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共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。 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. How many people will the table be for?A. 4.B. 6.C. 8.2. What will the woman do next?A. Go home.B. See a doctor.C. Meet with Jane.3. Where does t
2、he man want to go next?A. To a clothing store.B. To a shoe store.C. To a coffee shop.4. What is the woman going to do for her family for the holiday?A. Take them to travel.B. Buy gifts for them.C. Cook for them.5. What is the mans job?A. An architect.B. A repairman.C. A teacher.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白
3、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。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、7题。6. Why does the man think the storm is still coming?A. He saw it.B. He heard it.C. He smelled it.7. What is the man worried about?A. His body getting wet.B. Things blowing away.C. His phone bein
4、g broken.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Doctor and patient.C. Business partners.9. What color of items has the man delivered?A. Blue.B. White.C. Red.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the woman worried about?A. That the boy may get hurt.B. T
5、hat the light is too bright.C. That the dish can be broken.11. Why does the boy use the candle?A. He has run out of electricity.B. He wants to decorate the house.C. It is more comfortable for his eyes.12. Where does the conversation take place?A. In the kitchen.B. In the bedroom. C. In the living ro
6、om.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the main topic of the conversation?A. Weekend plans.B. Work pressure.C. A bad experience.14. How does the man feel about Fridays?A. They are relaxing.B. They are horrible.C. They are tiring.15. Where does the woman think her wallet might be?A. In her car.B. In her off
7、ice.C. In her friends house.16. What will the woman do in an hour?A. Go home.B. Run on the streets.C. Make a phone call.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How much snow is expected in London this weekend?A. 5 centimeters.B. 8 centimeters.C. 10 centimeters.18. Which parts of the UK should prepare for flooding?A.
8、North.B. Central.C. South.19. What is the highest temperature the southwestern coast can expect?A. 30 degrees.B. 13 degrees.C. -13 degrees.20. What does the speaker suggest doing in the end?A. Paying attention to the elderly.B. Preparing for Christmas in advance.C. Playing in the snow with neighbors
9、.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5）AThese are four famous tourist attractions around the world.The Forbidden CityThe Forbidden City in Beijing, China, was completed in 1420 during the early Ming Dynasty. It is the largest ancient palatial （宫殿似的）building in the world and its open to tourists
10、 to allow them to have a look at ancient Chinese architecture.Niagara Falls State ParkWhen you arrive at Niagara Falls State Park, youll explore the Cave of the Winds to have an up-close look at the falls. The Cave of the Winds is a self-guided tour, which means you can spend as much time as you wou
11、ld like. There is no need to make a reservation （预订）.The Cave of the Winds closes during winter, so make sure its open before visiting.The Little MermaidThe Little Mermaid is a statue in Copenhagen, Denmark. It sits on a roc kin the harbor. It was inspired by a performance of a ballet based on the f
12、airytale The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. It was presented to the public on 23 August, 1913. And there are many tourists taking photos with the Little Mermaid every year.The Taj MahalAs one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of India. It is considered as the
13、finest example of Mughal architecture, a mix of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles.21. What should you do before visiting the Cave of the Winds?A. Book in advance.B. Find a tour guide.C. Learn about its history.D. Check the opening time.22. What can you do when visiting the Little Mermaid?A. Listen
14、to a fairy tale.B. Attend a performance.C. Take a picture with the statue. D. Meet Hans Christian Andersen23. Which place will you choose if you are interested in Indias historic buildings?A. The Cave of the Winds.B. The Taj MahalC. Niagara Falls State Park. D. The Little Mermaid.BChildren are excit
15、ed to find brightly wrapped （包装的）presents under the tree on Christmas morning. They cant wait to open the wrapping and get the toys that were on their wish lists such as toy cars. But after the excitement wears off, those toys are usually left to the comer of the toy box and the kids are searching f
16、or something else to do. But it doesnt have to be that way.A study from the University of Toronto found that giving your child experiences as a gift, instead of toys, improves your childs intelligence and makes stronger parent-child bonds. Often the focus is only on whether someone likes a gift rath
17、er than focusing on a main purpose of gift giving. Knowing that will foster （培养）relationships between the giver and the receiver, said lead researcher Cindy Chan.Chan suggested that when you are buying a holiday gift or birthday gift, you should buy something that kids can experience with you. This
18、can be movie or concert tickets, a CD from a performance you already saw to keep the memory alive. For example, for kids, a trip to a museum, going ice-skating or a book that the family can read together over and over again are valuable gifts.It is found that giving your kids too many toys can be co
19、unterproductive （适得其反）and make kids at a loss. The best way to make kids happy is to spend time together.So, if you want happy and intelligent kids, spending time with them and making memories are the best gifts you can give them. Thats not to say that there shouldnt be any toys but change the focus
20、 from getting things to making lasting memories.24. How do children usually deal with toys after the excitement disappear?A. They put them aside.B. They give them to their friends.C. They add them to the wish lists.D. They throw them into the rubbish bin.25. What should people focus on when buying g
21、ifts according to Cindy Chan?A. The advantage of giving toys.B. The purpose of giving gifts.C. The excitement caused by toys.D. The gift receivers hobby.26. What did Cindy Chan advise parents to do in Paragraph 3?A. Do something together with kids.B. Give kids well-wrapped presents.C. Buy kids as ma
22、ny toys as possible.D. Encourage kids to do sport in school.27. What is the best title for the text?A. A lesson from kids at ChristmasB. The pleasure of giving and receivingC. Valuable gifts: popular among kidsD. Move over, toys, and make room for memoriesCIm not impressed with VR, or at least that
23、was my first impression as my first foray （尝试）lasted about 60 minutes. At the end of that time, I decided that it wasnt for me and Is old my headset （耳机）for more than I paid for it. Experienced users say that you soon forget as you get involved（陷入）in the experience. I knew that I wouldnt be able to.
24、That was a few years ago and the headset used was the PSVR. Yes, I could have gone for one of the more upmarket headsets but, at the time, my PC wasnt fit for it. I thought that quick win with a PSVR could satisfy my curiosity, but I was wrong.Roll on to 2019, and with the appearance of a lot of new
25、 headsets, I decided that, maybe, it was time to try VR again. I chose to use the Bigscreen app, designed for watching movies as if you were at the cinema.What was interesting for me was to see what the actual quality was like but, importantly, what kind of experience you could have. Yes, for someon
26、e who doesnt always like the movie-going experience, this could have turned out to be the best of both worlds. I didnt have to spend money on expensive snacks and parking and I didnt have to put up with bad smells.I have to say that the whole VR experience has improved quite a bit. Yes, things have
27、improved, but its not perfect. In fact, I dont think weve reached the good enough stage （阶段）yet. As for other VR apps, after seeing Minority Report some years ago, I told a well-known editor that cutting in VR was going to be possible. He just looked at me with a look that said, Never gonna happen W
28、ell, the time has come, and you can actually do this now.VR isnt for everyone, I understand, but it can be a choice for some. Id like to think will that the next generation of headsets improve some of the problems that were still seeing.28. What was the authors PSVR experience a few years ago?A. He
29、found it let him down.B. He wasted a lot of money on it.C. He felt the headset uncomfortable.D. He quickly got involved in it.29. Why did the author choose the Bigscreenapp?A. He was not a film lover.B. He could have snacks at home.C. He didnt have to pay for the app.D. He didnt like to go to the ci
30、nema.30. What does the author think of his 2019 VR experience?A. It is perfect.B. It is good enough in his eyes.C. It has lived up to his expectations.D. It has achieved some improvements.31. What was the editors attitude towards the future of VR?A. Uninterested.B. Uncertain.C. Doubtful.D. Hopeful.D
31、Bees and butterflies are active during the daytime. They get a lot of attention of their roles as pollinators （授粉者）.As these insects have become more endangered, many people have taken action to protect them. But its a different story for moths （飞蛾）.Moths are seen much less often, because they are a
32、ctive at night. Theyre mainly known for beating against windows when they are attracted by lights. As a result, they are often ignored by humans. But moths also play an important role in pollinating plants.Last year, scientists studied insects around nine ponds on farmlands in the United Kingdom. Th
33、ey visited these ponds once a month from March to October. The researchers studied three groups of insects:moths, bees that normally work together （like honeybees or bumblebees）, and flying insects which work alone, such as butterflies, wasps, hoverflies and other bees.The bodies of bees and hoverfl
34、ies are hairy （when you look close enough）. Moth bodies often seem furry. All of these insects spread pollen （花粉）more or less by accident, when pollen from one flower sticks to their bodies and falls off when they move to other flowers.At the ponds, the scientists caught these flying insects and tri
35、ed to collect pollen from their bodies. In all, the researchers checked 838 moths, 632 other insects which work alone, and 1548 honeybees and bumblebees. By studying the pollen they collected, the scientists were able to see which plants the moths had pollen from 47 different kinds of plants, includ
36、ing seven plants that bees dont normally visit. The honeybees and bumblebees had pollen from 46 different kinds of plants. The other insects that work alone had visited 45 different kinds of plants.Richard Walton, who led the study, says that bees usually choose the plants with the most nectar （花 蜜）
37、and pollen. But moths are less choosy. There are many different kinds of moths and they pollinate many different plants, filling in the gaps left by the daytime pollinators.Not only do moths pollinate plants, they also provide important food for birds and bats. But, like many other insects, the numb
38、er of moths has dropped greatly in the last 50 years, mainly because of pesticides and the loss of natural lands. Just like bees and butterflies, moths are worth protecting. Moths are not at all less important, says Dr. Walton.32. Why is it a different story for moths?A. Because they have very good
39、fame.B. Because they often dont get the same respect as bees.C. Because they are considered amazing.D. Because they are famous pollinators to humans.33. What did the researchers mainly find after their study?A. Moth bodies are actually furry.B. Moths are actually very good pollinators.C. The bodies
40、of bees and hoverflies are hairy.D. Insects are most active from March to October.34. What can we learn about moths?A. They land on more kinds of plants.B. They prefer plants with the most nectar.C. They prefer very rare plants in the wild.D. They work both in the daytime and at night.35. What does
41、the author most probably want to show in the text ?A. Helpful insects are worth protecting.B. Humans need pollinators to survive.C. Moths are important and worth protecting.D. Moths are important to local ecosystem （生态系统）.第二节 七选五（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。Dont jud
42、ge a book by its cover. We have heard that advice over and over again. And it makes sense. Why should we judge someone who is overweight simply by how they look? It has nothing to do with them as a person, and it says nothing about all they have achieved in life.36 We should not judge them as health
43、y simply because they are thin.We care so much about weight that we think those who succeed in keeping a keeping “ healthy weight” must be healthy.Many studies have shown that being overweight increases the risk of diabetes （糖尿病）,heart disease, and even death. 37 Some studies just look at pounds. So
44、me use body mass index（BMI） which includes both height and weight measurements （测量）.But neither one says anything about overall health for sure.In some studies, a persons fitness has been shown to be more important than overall weight. That means those at “normal“ weight, but below average fitness c
45、ould be at higher risk than fitter and heavier people. 38 If you are thin and want to know if your health may be at risk, whole body MRIs （核磁共振）can tell you if you are a TOFI （thin on the outside, fat on the inside）. This is thought to increase your health risk even if you have a perfect body weight
46、. 39 Rather, creating and keeping healthy lifestyle habits should be the goal.Start now and you will be on your way to improving your overall health. 40 But even if it doesnt, rest assured you are still improving your health and your life.A. The same holds true for thin people.B. Weight loss will us
47、ually naturally follow.C. The article talks about people in Australia.D. So weight loss should not be what we always dream of.E. How many times do you say, “She looks great! Nice and thin!” ?F. But the problem lies with how we can know we are overweight.G. So there is no such thing as healthy weight
48、s, only healthy lifestyles.第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。Ive had cerebral palsy（CP）（大脑性瘫痪）since I was born. Because of this I am not 41 to use some of the muscles （肌肉）in my body in a normal way. One of my legs is shorter and smaller
49、than my other leg. I cannot 42 that leg and foot so I have to wear a brace （支架）.You may think it is no big deal to have a weak leg and to come in last in all the races. 43 it is. When you are growing up, you dont want to be the one who is always the last one.Because I walk differently and wear a bra
50、ce, kids call me retard”（弱智）.You honestly dont knowhow 44 kids can be unless you 45 it. I try to rise to it, but sometimes I just have to let my feelings out. Sometimes I come home with my eyes red from crying.CP will never go away. I will have CP for my 46 life. Over the years, I have learned to 47
51、 the people who dont understand my situation. I have learned to look for my 48 points and not be 49_ by my weaker ones. One of my strong points is 50 and I try especially hard at whatever I do. I think singing is something that keeps me 51 every day.If you have some kind of disability, I 52 you to s
52、tart to do something that makes you happy today. You can do whatever you believe you can. I hope my story inspires you to take a 53 look at life and let you know there are kids just like you who have a 54 time, too. Just dont let your hard times take the place of your 55 , and keep reaching for the
53、stars.41. A. ableB. afraidC. readyD. proud42. A. showB. hitC. controlD. need43. A. butB. ifC. soD. because、.44. A. shyB. unfriendlyC. braveD. honest45. A. wonderB. expressC. imagineD. experience46. A. crazyB. healthyC. wholeD. social47. A. rise toB. give upC. rememberD. choose48. A. finalB. keyC. ce
54、ntralD. strong49. A. pulled downB. turned downC. fooledD. used50. A. cookingB. dancingC. singingD. learning51. A. feelingB. waitingC. goingD. working52. A. allowB. encourageC. forceD. promise53. A. betterB. seriousC. specialD. closer54. A. peacefulB. shortC. wonderfulD. hard55. A. ideasB. dreamsC. a
55、ttitudesD. difficulties第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。请将答案的完整形式写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。There are many different ways of explaining a handshake. In politics, for example, this gesture has a 56_ (deep) meaning than just greeting someone. Different 57 (method) of giving a handshake
56、 exist. It can be fast such as in France or much longer such as in China or in some Arabic countries. The strength put into the gesture is another important aspect (方面).A firm (强有力)handshake means a 58 (tradition) handshake showing confidence. A bone crusher (粉碎机)means that the person tries to crush
57、 the hand of the other person. A finger handshake” means the person catches only the fingers of the other persons hand. Lastly a “dead fish“ means 59 uninterested handshake.People and 60 (they) culture explain all these ways to give a handshake in different ways. In Japan a “firm handshake 61 (consi
58、der) as a “bone crusher” while in the United States its polite.In France, 62 is possible to give a quick handshake in every professional and private situation. However, if you know the person, people will 63 (usual)give a kiss on both cheeks. While in the United States, handshakes are more common in
59、 professional situation. In personal situations, most of people will just say hello to the other person.In most Asian countries, avoid 64 （look） at people in the eyes while you give a handshake, as it is seen 65 impolite.第三节 单词拼写（共2。小题，每小题0.5分，满分10分）66. The move reflects changing （态度）among managemen
60、t.67.1 smile （自信）at the cameras.68. There was increasing （焦虑）over the result of the talks.69. School need help children .70. He （道歉）to the people who had been affected.71. This decision is likely to be （质疑）by the oil companies.72. She has always felt （误解）by her parents.73. A （平衡）diet contains lots o
61、f fruit and green vegetables.74. They （寻找）long and hard but found no answer.75. He fell （笨拙）and broke his ankle.76. Smoking is r for many cases of lung cancer （月市癌）.77.I recognized her i I saw her.78. A man is known by the c he keeps.79. Settle the question by a, not by fight.80. Our plans need to b
62、e f enough to meet the needs of everyone.81.AsfarasIam c , the problem is over and done with.82. His careless driving c to yesterdays traffic accident.83.I slept badly and had difficulty c my mind.84. Handle the most important tasks first so youll feel a sense of a .85. The post arrives r at eight e
63、very morning.第四节 完成句子（共30空，每空0.5分，满分15分）86.那些试图模仿他们最喜爱的明星形象的青少年正在打一场无望取胜的仗，到头来，他们只 会觉得自己更糟。Teens who try to copy the looks of their favorite stars are fighting a, and they will only worse about themselves.87.在一个以瘦为美的社会中，不时有青少年采取极端方式快速瘦身。In a societybeing thin is often seen as being beautiful, teenag
64、ers sometimes extreme methods to quickly.88.她后来在上午的体育课上昏厥，随即被紧急送往医院。She then in her morning PE lesson and hospital.89.不论是去上学、做作业、还是周末出去玩儿，我们两几乎形影不离。were walking to school, doing homeworkjust hanging out at the weekend, were hardly each others.90.通常，亲密的友情能帮助我们踏平时而坎坷却又注定要经过的道路。More often than not. clo
65、se friendships will help the sometimes-rocky road that we all travel.91.友谊有双重优势一幸福有了更大的意义，而麻烦在分担之后减半。Friendship has a doublehappiness a greater meaning and a troublebecomes a trouble.第四部分 写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，在伦敦作为交换生学习期间曾在大英博物馆做志愿者。今日，你的新西兰好友 Alex来发邮件，向你询问参观大英博物馆的注意事项。请你给他回复一封电子邮件，内容包括：1.参观时间（9:00-20:30
66、；最好周五）；2.上网查询关闭展厅信息；3.规划参观路线。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Alex,. . . . . .Yours sincerely, Li Hua江苏省泰州中学2020秋学期高一年级期中考试英语答案一、听力部分1-5BABCA 6-10CBCBA 11-15CBCAC 16-20CABBA 二、阅读理解21-23 DCB 24-27 ABAD 28-31 ADDC 32-35 BBAC 三、七选五36-40 AFGDB 四、完形填空41-45 ACABD 46-50 CADAC 51-55.CBADB 五、语法填空56. deepe
67、r57. methods58. traditional59. an60. their61.is considered62. it63. usually64. looking 65. as 六、单词拼写66. attitudes67. confidently68.anxiety69.volunteers70. apologized71. challenged72,misunderstood 73.balanced74. sought75. awkwardly76.responsible77.immediately78. company79. argument80,flexible81.conce
68、rned82. contributed 83, concentrating 84. achievement 85. regularly 七、完成句子86.1osing battle; end up feeling87. where; turn to; slim down88. passed out; was rushed to89. Whether or; out of sight90. smooth out; are meant to91. advantage; takes on; shared; halved 八、写作Dear Alex,Im glad to receive your em
69、ail asking what you should pay attention to when visiting the British Museum. Here are my tips for you.To begin with, I suggest you go there on Friday, when its open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Secondly, some exhibition halls may not be open at present, so you have to visit its websites to look for information. Besides, choosing a proper visiting route is necessary; after all, its difficult for you to fully appreciate all the cultural relics in one day.I hope that youll find these tips useful. Im sure youll have a lot of fun there.Yours sincerely,Li Hua
