1、盐城市新洋高级中学2020-2021学年度第二学期高一年级期中考试 英语试卷命题人：张德足 时间：120分钟 满分：150分第一部分：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。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. What does the man think of Lindas husband?A. Clever. B. Unfriendly. C. Quiet.2. What will the wea
2、ther be like on Friday?A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A hotel. B. An airport. C. A hospital.4. What does the man suggest doing?A. Going fishing. B. Staying at home. C. Buying some books.5. What is in the mans bag? A. Some CDs. B. Some bottles. C. Some books.第二
3、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，每小题五秒钟；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和第7两个小题。6. What does the woman usually do on Saturdays?A. She goes swimming. B. She plays basketball.C. She goes shopping.7. When does the woman us
4、ually go to the cinema with friends?A. On Friday nights. B. On Saturday nights.C. On Sunday nights.听第7段材料，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What was the relationship between the woman and Jim in the past?A. Relatives. B. Classmates.C. Colleagues.9. What is the woman?A. A film actress. B. An art director.C. A magazine
5、editor.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the woman live now?A. In Canada. B. In America.C. In Japan.11. What language is the woman good at?A. Italian. B. French.C. Spanish.12. What does the woman teach in a school?A. Medicine. B. English.C. Math.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does the conversation take pl
6、ace?A. In a park. B. At a hotel.C. In the street.14. What is the weather like today?A. Sunny. B. Rainy.C. Cloudy.15. How will the man probably go to Wrigley Field?A. By bus. B. By taxi.C. By subway.16. What time is it probably now?A. 3:00 p.m. B. 4:00 p.m.C. 5:00 p.m.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where does
7、 the speaker have breakfast if the weather is fine?A. In the garden. B. In the kitchen.C. In the living room.18. When does the speaker usually go to work?A. At 2:00 p.m. B. At 6:00 p.m.C. At 6:30 p.m.19. How does the speaker usually go home from the restaurant?A. By bus. B. By taxi.C. By train.20. W
8、hat do we know about the speaker?A. She is a violinist.B. She often eats alone after work.C. She often reads the newspaper at night.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5 分）AEurope has a rich history and it is a good place to travel.ParisParis, the heaven of fashion, culture and entertainment
9、, is the most popular city in the world. It is also held as a good tourist destination due to the presence of the Eiffel Tower and several other historic buildings, museums and churches.RomeA talk about Europe is incomplete without a mention of Rome. Held as a place where one of the oldest civilizat
10、ions of the world prospered（繁荣），Rome is where youd get to see many castles, palaces, ancient buildings fountains, squares and beautiful parks. Many tourists come here especially to have a look at the Renaissance architecture that the buildings of this city boast.BarcelonaBarcelona, a major city in S
11、pain, is regarded among the 10 best beach cities in the world. The citys coastline has clear waters and a mild climate which make it a favorite destination among sunbathers. Besides that, Barcelona has a glorious past to show off. You must wander through its busy streets and take a look at the histo
12、ric buildings, castles, churches, parks and museums.ViennaIf you are a music lover and a steady devotee (狂热的崇拜者) of Beethoven or Mozart, then a visit to Vienna is like going on a pilgrimage (朝圣). This is because Vienna is the birthplace of many great artists. Youll find their houses there and also f
13、ind their memorial graves. Besides that, Vienna is known for castles, palaces, museums and historic monuments. If you are a devoted art lover, Vienna is the place for you. It has nearly a hundred museums devoted to art!21. Which place is the most popular in the world according to the passage?A. Vien
14、na. B. Barcelona. C. Rome. D. Paris.22. In Rome and Barcelona you can enjoy_.A. the birthplace of artists B.castles C. fountains D. the Eiffel Tower23. What is the passage mainly about?A. Some ancient architecture in Europe. B. Some best places people can visit in Europe.C. Some best attractions peo
15、ple can enjoy in Paris. D. Some famous musicians and their famous works. BDuring my elementary school years, I used to compare my mom with my best friend Tiffanys mom. Tiffanys mom always gave her lots of money to buy the most fashionable clothes and favorite food. Her mom allowed her to do anything
16、 she liked. I really admired Tiffany. My mom didnt give me much pocket money and she always told me that I should behave myself. I was annoyed with her. Whenever I didnt get what I wanted, I would complain to my mom, “Tiffanys mom would give her that! I wish she were my mom.” Every time, my mom woul
17、d calmly say “Poor Tiffany”. I couldnt understand her. “She shouldnt be feeling sorry for Tiffany!” I thought. “She should be feeling sorry for me.” One day, I couldnt help saying to Mom, “Poor Tiffany? Lucky Tiffany! She gets everything she wants! Why do you feel sorry for her?” I burst out crying.
18、 My mom sat down next to me and said softly. “Yes, I do feel sorry for her. I have been teaching you a lesson that she will never be taught.” I looked up at her, “What are you talking about?” Mom said with care, “One day she will really want something. Maybe shell find out that she cant have it. Her
19、 mother wont always be around to give her money, and whats more, money cant buy everything.” She continued, “I have taught you valuable lessons by not giving you everything you want. Youll know how to look for bargains（便宜货）and save money, but she wont. Youll understand that you need to work hard to
20、get the things that you want but she wont. When Tiffany is a grown woman, shell wake up one day and she will be wishing that she had a mom like the one youve got. Life lessons are more important than modern clothes and delicious food.”It took some time, but I eventually understood my moms words. Now
21、 I am a happy and successful woman. 24. During the authors elementary school years, she _. A. went to school with Tiffany every day B. usually got lots of money from her mom C. wished that her mom were as good as Tiffanys D. admired Tiffany because Tiffany was better at her lessons25. The authors mo
22、m always said “Poor Tiffany” because _. A. Tiffanys family was really poor B. she wanted to comfort the author C. she wanted the author to help TiffanyD. she thought Tiffany would be spoiled（宠坏）by her mother 26. What do we learn about the authors mother? A. She was strict and taught the author to be
23、 independent. B. She cared for other peoples children more than her own. C. She thought that life lessons were as important as money.D. She was so poor that she couldnt give the author much money. 27. What can we infer from the passage? A. The author is grateful to her mother now.B. The author was q
24、uite satisfied with her mother in the past. C. Tiffany used to wish that she had a mom like the authors.D. Tiffanys mother tried to teach her child to get things with hard work. CJERUSALEM Israels Environmental Protection Ministry asked citizens to avoid unnecessary physical activity and stay indoor
25、s on Wednesday, as a serious sandstorm struck the Middle East in a thick yellow haze（霾）for a second day with no hope to see things clearly.The ministry said heavy levels of dust and sand in the air were threats to cities throughout the country. The ministrys website advised pregnant women, the elder
26、ly and those with heart and respiratory (呼吸的) conditions to stay indoors, and asked schools to keep children indoors.The emergency service Magen David Adom reported that it had treated more than 300 Israelis suffering from breathing problems, and that hospitals had more respiratory-related patients,
27、 including a large number of the elderly and those with asthma and related conditions.The domestic Israeli airlines Arkia and Israir continued to ground their flights to Eilat because of reduced visibility.The sandstorm has affected Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria, where at least five deaths
28、have been reported.There has been nothing that came close to the magnitude (规模) of this sandstorm, said Daniel Rosenfeld, a professor with the Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.While Israel has experienced a number of sandstorms in the past, they started from the Sina
29、i Desert and the Sahara Desert to the south and were joined by winter windstorms that cleared the air, he said. In this case, the storm comes from Syria and Iraq to the north and east.Because the storm is hitting during the summer, at a time of both little wind and severe heat and humidity (潮湿), for
30、ecasters expect the particles (颗粒) to remain in the air throughout the weekend and possibly into next week.This is really puzzling, said Rosenfeld, adding that he and his colleagues will conduct research into the origins of the unprecedented (前所未有的) storm.28.Whats the probable meaning of the underli
31、ned word“groundin Paragraph 4?A. add. B. reduce. C. stop. D. fuel.29. It can be learned from the text that the sandstorm_.A. happened in winter B. showed no sign of weakeningC. came from Syria and Iraq to the south D. could clear the air30. How did Rosenfeld feel about the origins of the storm?A. Co
32、nfused. B. Upset. C. Confident. D. Happy.31. Where does the text probably come from?A. A novel. B. A news story. C. A geography book. D. A travel guide.DA new study, conducted by British company Mindlab International, has found that listening to music at work increases accuracy (精确) and speed, The T
33、elegraph reported. Perhaps, some parents disagree with this idea, saying, “Switch off the music and concentrate!” Well, if thats the case with your parents, you might now be able to convince them that you have science on your side. The company gave 26 participants a series of different tasks for fiv
34、e days in a row, including spell checking, mathematical word problems, data entry, and abstract reasoning. The participants completed these tasks while listening to music or no music at all. The results showed that while music was playing, 88% of participants produced their most accurate test result
35、s and 81% completed their fastest work. David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International, told The Telegraph, “Music is a very forceful management tool if participants want to increase not only the efficiency of their workforce but also their emotional state. they are going to become more positive abo
36、ut the work.” However, you may have a list of your favorite songs, but not all kinds of music match all homework. For maths or other subjects involving numbers or attention to detail, you should listen to classical music, the study found. In the study, pop music enabled participants to complete thei
37、r tasks 58% faster than when listening to no music at all. If you are reviewing your English writing, pop music is the best choice, as it is the best kind for spell checking. It cut mistakes by 14%, compared to listening to no music. After finishing your homework, do you often take time to check you
38、r answers? Maybe, some dance music is suitable for you.32.What did the participants have to do in the study？A. Persuade their parents to listen to music.B. Do a series of work without rest or pause.C. Complete five tasks in five days without help.D. Finish tasks with music or without music at all.33
39、What does the underlined word they in Para 4 refer to？A. Results. B. Tools. C. Participants. D. Tests.34When you review your English writing, what kind of music should you listen to？A. Classical music. B. Dance music. C. Pop music. D. Rock music.35What is the best title for the text?A. Music Helps U
40、s to Learn B. We Cant Live Without MusicC. Not All Music Suits You D. Listen to Different Music第二节 (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。Many people think that English writing is difficult. _36_ Here are some great writing tips that will help you improve your writing in a sh
41、ort time.Dont ramble (长篇大论). This is a very common mistake made by people who have poor writing skills. When they ramble, they are not paying attention to grammar. As a result, their sentences become very long. _37_ If you know you have poor grammar, use short sentences._38_ Think about each sentenc
42、e carefully to make sure that it is correct before moving on. Its better to write a short passage that is easy to read and mistake-free than to write a long article that is filled with grammar mistakes.Increase your vocabulary. If you dont have a large vocabulary, you will find it difficult to write
43、 as you cant find right words to express yourself clearly. The solution to this problem is to increase your vocabulary. _39_ You can do this by reading the local newspapers daily, borrowing books from the library or watching English programs.Dont write when you are tired. Tiredness can lead to nothi
44、ng to write. If you find yourself looking at a blank piece of paper with nothing to write, dont just sit there! Take a walk or a warm shower, or simply lie down to get some rest. _40_ Youll find that youll enjoy your writing a lot more and make fewer mistakes!A. Find out the mistakes youve made.B. M
45、ake sure your sentences are correct.C. You can pick up new words almost anywhere.D. Write what interests you most in the beginning.E. As a result, they may give up after trying hard for a while.F. The longer the sentences are, the more mistakes theyll make.G. When your mind is relaxed, you should go
46、 back to your writing.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The Boy Made It!One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm 41 the area. Un
47、able to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didnt have 42 , water, a phone, or other supplies . He was getting colder by the minute.Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to 43 . He thought about all the 44 shows he had watched o
48、n TV. It was time to put the 45 he had learned to use.He decided to stop skiing. There was a better chance of someone 46 him if he stayed out. The first thing he did was to find shelter from the freezing wind and snow. If he didnt, his body temperature would get very low, which could 47 kill him.Usi
49、ng his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and 48 a hole in the middle. Then he piled branches on top of himself, like a blanket, to 49 as warm as he could. By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wo
50、uldnt lose too much water. Not knowing how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the only thing he couldhe huddled (蜷缩) in his 50 and slept.The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, 51 he couldnt find anyone. He followed his 52 and returned to the snow cave, because without shelter, he cou
51、ld die that night. On Tuesday, Nicholas went out to find help. He had walked for about a mile 53 a volunteer searcher found him. After two days stuck in the snow, Nicholas was saved.Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm had it not been for TV. He had often watched Grylls survival show Man
52、vs. Wild. Thats where he learned the tips 54 saved his life. In each episode (一期节目) of Man vs. Wild, Grylls is abandoned in a wild area and has to find his way out.When Grylls heard about Nicholas amazing deeds, he was super impressed that Nicholas had 55 it since he knew better than anyone how hard
53、 Nicholas had to work to stay alive.41. A . struck B. fell C. came D. broke42. A. food B. tools C. clothes D. friends43. A. calm B. panic C. regret D. surprise44. A. entertainment B. health C. survival D. escape45. A. technology B. methods C. subjects D. tips46. A. seeing B. finding C. watching D. l
54、ooking47. A. quickly B. gradually C. past D. slowly48. A. found out B. made out C. dug out D. carried out49. A.stay B. leave C. get D. grow50. A.snow B. cave C. shelter D. blanket51. A. while B. but C. however D. and52. A. path B. label C. symbol D. tracks53. A. where B. when C. after D. since54. A.
55、 and B. they C. which D. what55. A. challenged B. got C. succeeded D. made 第二节 单项选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）56. He succeeded _ the math problem. A. work out B. to work out C. in working out D. being worked out 57. Only in this way_ make our country more beautiful.A. we will B. we can C. will we D. can we
56、58.Through his efforts , he _ much knowledge of medicine.A. acquired B. enquire C. approached D. assessed59.He came to the place _ he found the lost car.A. that B. who C. where D. why60. Everyone should make _ to the development of the country.A. concentration B. contributions C. command D. commerce
57、61 They have decided to postpone _ the party .A. hold B. to hold C. being hold D holding62 She is the first _ the homework in class.A. finish B. to finish C. finish D. in finish63. When Tom woke up, he found himself _ on the ground.A. lying B. lie C. lain D. to lie 64. _, great changes have take pla
58、ce in our village.A. In 1990s B. In the 1990s C. In the 1990s D. B and C.65. The bridge _many years age is still in good condition.A. to build B. building C. built D. being built66. His efforts finally _.A. paid off B. paid back C. paid for D. paid out67. This is the very bike_I have been dreaming o
59、f.A. which B. who C. that D. whose 68. They took a taxi to the airport,_ the plane had take off.A. finding B. only to find C. find D. to be finding69. When you are taking an exam, dont _ your notes.A. pick up B. refer to C. build up D. use up70. We must _ the pollution problem around us.A. aware B.a
60、ware of C. be aware of D.awareness 第二卷 第四部分 （共两节，满分40分）注意：将答案写在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效第一节 语法填空(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）或括号内单词的正确形式（每空至多3词）Its never easy for 71 Asian athlete to shine in track and field events. But Su Bingtian, 28, 72 (know) as the “Chinese flying man”，became the first mal
61、e Chinese sprinter（短跑运动员）to win a 73 (globe) medal in an individual event. 74 March 3, he took the silver in the mens 60m final at the World Indoor Championships in the UK. In the final, Su Bingtian ran his personal best of 6.42 seconds, breaking the Asian record of 6.43, which he also 75 (set) last
62、 month in Germany.The last time a Chinese athlete achieved a milestone was in 2004, 76 Liu Xiang won a gold medal in Athens in the 110m hurdles. Inevitably (不可避免地), Su is compared to Liu. “Liu Xiang 77 (be) my idol and also my friend, ” Su told Xinhua News Agency.As a matter of fact, Su had expected
63、 78 (win) a bronze during the final. “There is no difference between silver 79 bronze. Even a bronze could prove that Chinese sprinters have made breakthroughs in many major world 80 (compete).” he said.第二节 书面表达 （25) 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。It happened when Tom was only ten
64、 years old. That day he was at home with his elder sister Jane. Tom was doing his homework when he heard raised voices. At first he didnt think seriously about it, since it was always noisy downstairs, but he soon realized this time it was different.“Quick! Quick! Remove the motorcycles from the sho
65、p.” someone yelled.Then a thick burning smell filled the air. When Tom opened the front door of their flat to see what was happening, a thick cloud of smoke greeted him. The motorcycle shop had caught fire and people were running and crying. Jane, who had been playing the violin in her room, hurried
66、 to the living room. They rushed out of the door and along the corridor (走廊) through the smoke.They were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Jane suddenly stopped. She turned around and headed back the way they came. Tom had no idea what she was doing, but he followed he
67、r.Jane had suddenly remembered the lady in her 70s who lived next door to them, who they called Makcik. Jane began banging on Makciks door, but got no answer. As the smoke thickened around them, Tom could see many of their neighbors some still in their sleeping clothing running for safety. The thoug
68、ht of fear crossed his mind.“She would have run for safety like everyone else!” Tom cried. However, Jane refused to give up. “I know Makciks still inside.” She said she was familiar with Makciks daily customs and was certain she would still be sleeping. She pounded (击打) against the door. “Go downsta
69、irs. Go now! Go!” Paragraph 1: Tom noticed the flame was reaching up. _Paragraph 2: Luckily, some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help. _ 盐城市新洋高级中学2020-2021学年度第二学期高一年级期中考试 英语答案听力 (满分30分，每题1.5)120. BCCBC CACBA BABAC AACBA 阅读（满分50，每题2.5）21-23 DBB 24-27 CDAA 28-31 CBAB 32-35 DCCA 36-40 EFBCG完型
70、 （满分15分，每题1分）41-45 AAB C D 46-50 BACA B 51-55 BDBCD单项选择（满分15分，每题1分）5660 CDACB 6165 DBADC 6670 ACBBC 语法填空（满分15，每题1.5分）71an 72known 73global 74On 75set76when 77is 78to win 79and 80competitions书面表达（满分25）读后续写 Paragraph 1: Tom noticed the flame was reaching up. Frozen with fear, he stood rooted to the sp
71、ot. He understood the seriousness of the situation and held Janes hand tightly. Both of them were coughing and their eyes hurt. Time seemed to stand still, though they were probably there for only two or three minutes. Tom begged Jane to run for safety as quickly as possible. Jane tried to protect h
72、er nose from the choking smoke and shook her head. She kept pounding against the door. Tom burst out crying. Paragraph 2: Luckily, some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help. A sense of strength immediately replaced the fear and anxiety in Janes mind. She told them Ms. Makcik must be still in the room. They forced the door open with all their strength. Sure enough, Makcik was lying in bed, unconscious. She was carried downstairs and then rushed to the hospital, where she finally came to herself. People in the neighborhood felt relieved and Jane and Tom were very happy