1、乌市南湖中学2020-2021学年第二学期期中考试高一 英语试卷第一部分: 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) 请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项。 1. What is the womans attitude towards the man s suggestion? A. Uninterested. B. Worried. C. Excited. 2. Where is the computer now?A. In the bedroom B. In the sitting room C. In the study room3. What is the
2、man doing? A. Giving a suggestion. B. Asking for help. C. Making an introduction.4. How will the woman go to the airport? A. By bus. B. By train. C. By taxi. 5. What did the woman almost forget to buy?A. Milk. B. Eggs. C. Pancakes.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白,选出最佳选项。 请听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6. How
3、many sugars does the woman take in her tea every day? A. At least 5. B. At least 30. C. At least 35. 7. What are the speakers probably talking about?A. Getting a sweet tooth. B. Cleaning the teeth. C. Having afternoon tea.请听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。8. When will the woman finish her work? A. Within 30 minutes.
4、B. Within 45 minutes. C. Within 60 minutes.9. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Have a sandwich first. B. Go out for lunch. C. Eat at Mom s. 请听第8段材料,回答第10至 12题。 10. What does the man want to do?A. Apply for an award. B. Get help with the homework.C. Take the test at a different time. 11. W
5、hat will the man do this weekend? A. Take a history test. B. Practice speaking French. C. Go back home.12.When will the woman collect the students test papers?A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. Where do most of the singers come from? A. Spain. B. France. Canada.14. Wh
6、at will take place on the 18th? A. A dance performance. B. A magic show. C. A musical play.15.When will Jemima give the performance? A. On the 17th. B. On the 19th. C. On the 20th.16. What does the woman think of the name of the dance club? A. Funny. B. Silly. C. Strange.请听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. At wh
7、at time will the coach leave on Friday? A.7:15. B.7:30. C.7:45.18.What does the speaker say about taking a suitcase? A. It s important. B. It s tiring. C. It s unnecessary.19. What does the speaker think each student should take? A. A hat. B. A sleeping bag. C.A mobile phone.20.What does the Spring
8、Hotel not have? A. A coffee house. B.A swimming pool. C. A gym.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)AWhether you are crazy about cycling or not, when it comes to purchasing a bike, the choice is endless, making it tough to know what to go for. Here are the best buys on the market right now.B
9、oardman CX CompThis is a cross country bike, and its so multi-functional that you can handle any terrain （地势）on it, making it a great choice for those wanting to try various cycling subjects. If you leave on the thick tires it comes with, it can ride on various paths and can even handle some less de
10、manding mountain bike routes. Alternatively, put on thin，smooth tires and treat it as a road bike. It has a basket and conics with Shimano Sora gears （变速器),which are outstanding for its price. （650, IIalfords）Planet XRT-58 V2Planet X is based in Yorkshire, which means youd probably have to buy this
11、bike without seeing it. But its worth it, because this is an excellent machine at a lower price. Planet X is a highly rated manufacturer and this model comes with Shimano Sora gearing. （585, Planet X）Specialized Allez E5Specialized is one of the biggest and most popular brands in cycling, and this i
12、s its hugely popular primary road bike. It comes with solid components from front to back and youll look great out on the road. （ 75, Evans Cycles） Boardman Road Team CarbonIf you can push your budget （预算）further still, this bike is worth the extra investment. The frame （框架）is made entirely from car
13、bon, which is lighter, faster and more comfortable than the composition metal （复合金属）models above and gives you an all-round and more enjoyable ride. It also means that if you get really serious about cycling, you dont have to upgrade as quickly as you would with a cheaper bike. Besides, it also come
14、s with Shimano Sora gearing. （800, Halfords）21. What is special about Boardman CX Comp?A. Its light frame.B. Its firm tires.C. Its various functions.D. Its reasonable price.22. All of the following come with Shimano Sora gears Except.A. Planet XRT-58 V2.B. Specialized Allez E5.C. Boardman CX Comp.D.
15、 Boardman Road Team Carbon.23. What can we learn about the bikes mentioned in the text?A. Planet X RT-58 V2 has been sold out so farB. Boardman CX Comp is just a mountain bike.C. Specialized Allez E5 is designed for senior cyclists.D. Boardman Road Team Carbon is made by a special material.24. In wh
16、ich part does the text probably appear in the newspaper?A. Travel.B. Advertisement. C. Health.D. Culture.BI recently spent half a weekend sitting on the sofa watching the Davis Cup. I thought about going for a run, but I did not want to miss the rest of the match. Soon it was starting to get dark, s
17、o I did not bother. Whenever I watch tennis, I think how nice it would be to play it regularly. But I have been thinking that for almost 20 years without actually setting foot on a court. The evidence would suggest that Im not the only one.When a country or city bids to host an international sportin
18、g event, it often promises that more people will lake up sports as a result. London was no exception. In the end it did not turn out quite like that. Just over one-third of people in Britain take part in sports once a week. A report on Olympic legacy （后续）has said that a big change in participation l
19、evels simply has not happened.Why isnt there a big increase in people taking part in sports after most sporting events? Perhaps it is a mistake P assume an automatic link between watching sports and playing it. While the games arc on. they actually encourage people to do just the opposite to spend w
20、hole sunny days not out playing sports, but inside sitting on the sofa with the curtains shut to stop the sun shining on the TV screen and spoiling the view. We dont expect half the audience of a hit musical to apply to drama school the next day, yet we seem to expect it of sporting events.We might
21、have sat on the sofa doing an impression of Usain Bolts bow and arrow signature pose. But how many of us have been inspired by watching him sprint （短跑）100 meters? The high-level performances on show only remind people that they could never match the elite （精英）athletes in their sporting achievements
22、even if they trained full time.Maybe participation in sports is not the right legacy to expect after a major sporting event. Its not so much that the Olympics failed to get people to participate but rather that this was never going to be the result. The Olympics can do many things, but maybe this ca
23、nnot necessarily be one of them.25. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. The author prefers playing tennis to running.B. The author watches tennis matches very rarely.C. The author hasnt played tennis in nearly one fifth of a century.D. The author didnt go for a run because the match lasted
24、 longer than expected.26. According to the article, there is no noticeable rise in sport participation after most events because. it takes people a longer time to play sports than watch it watching sports actually discourages people from going out sporting events make people aware that they could ne
25、ver be as good as elite athletes people are too busy to get into the habit of taking part in sportsA.B.C.D.27. This article is mainly about.A. how to make people do more sportB. the things that I he Olympics can doC. the disadvantages of watching big sporting eventsD. whether big sporting events mak
26、e us do more sportCAny actor would admit that its tricky to play roles based on real people. They need to do mountains of research to make sure theyre staying as true to life as possible. Besides, they try to add their own touches to the performance so that their work can be called their own.America
27、n actor Andrew Garfield, 33, faced that dilemma when playing Desmond Doss in the film Hacksaw Ridge. Doss was a US army doctor during World War II who refused to carry a gun because of his beliefs, but saved 75 lives without firing a single shot. His actions made him the first conscientious objector
28、 a person who objects to serving in the armed forces for moral or conscience reasons (基于道德或良心等原因)to be presented with the Medal of Honor, the USs highest honor awarded for personal acts of bravery.Garfields first stage of research was to study as many documentaries of Doss he could get his hands on.
29、 But Garfield soon realized that he needed to learn not only the Doss outer characteristics, but also “the deepest part of himself, he said. He traveled to Doss hometown. The actor wanted to walk where Doss walked and handle the tools Doss handled, while all the time keeping in mind how the research
30、 would affect his performance.I dont think I could have gone too far in terms of getting to know who Doss was, Garfield said. But it cant be an impression of him. That doesnt interest me. Garfield explains that its like the difference between slipping into someones clothes and stepping into their sk
31、in. Until he goes deep inside a role based on a real person, he doesnt feel hes done the work perfectly. And its not until he fully understands the character that Garfield feels confident he can do the things asked of the role in the script (脚木)without hesitation or thought.28. What makes it difficu
32、lt for actors to play roles based on real people?A. Copying the roles in appearance.B. Masses of close touches with the roles.C. Acting without their own feelings.D. Lifelike performances with personal styles.29. Which of the following can be used to replace the underlined word “dilemma” in Para 2?A
33、. victoryB. failureC. difficultyD. celebration30. Why was the Medal of Honor awarded to Desmond Doss?A. To recognize his brave actions.B. To attract people to join the army.C. To admit the value of conscience.D. To encourage doctors to follow hissuit.31. What did Garfield hope to do in Doss hometown
34、?A. To meet Doss in person.B. To do research on Doss early life.C. To find out the insides of Doss.D. To know about Doss living conditions.DThe setting was a packed gymnasium just before the start of a game against another school. There were five girls who were members of the Danville High School ba
35、sketball team all of them starters. They were not in uniform to play that night and would not be on the team for the rest of this season. They were there to admit their breaking learn rules. They were there to support their coachs decision to lake them off the team. They were there to let the town k
36、now there was a problem in their little community that needed to be addressed. And they did it with sincere regret rather than defensiveness.While the school had been out for the New Years holiday, (he five girls had gone to the party with several of their friends. There was alcohol there. And they
37、all drank some.Coach Rainville has a zero tolerance rule on drugs and alcohol for her members though it was a hard decision to make. When classes resumed (恢复)and accounts of holiday parties were shared, rumors about the five girls began closing in on them. The coach said she couldnt back down on her
38、 rules. And the players Iwo junior students and three senior students agreed. That night in the gym was part of their public support of the coachs decision.“We hope you will understand that we are not bad kids. What we did was definitely not worth it. We hope this event will make everyone realize th
39、at there is a big drug and alcohol problem in our community, one of the senior students said, “And if you work with us to try to solve this problem, you will help us feel that we have not been thrown off our basketball team for nothing. The five left the floor to deafening applause.The team may not
40、win another game this year. But theyve learned something about personal responsibility, the effect of ones action on others, and honesty that will serve them well throughout life.32. It can be inferred from the passage that the five girls who were kicked off the team were probably .A. good players o
41、n the teamB. three junior students and two senior studentsC. addicted to alcohol and drugs D. scolded by their parents for drinking alcohol 33. What did the girls do to support their coachs decision?A. They didnt fight for Danville High School any more.B. They admitted their mistake in public in the
42、 gymnasium.C. They would never drink any alcohol throughout their life.D. They all gave speeches to apologize in the local newspaper.34. Which word best describes the coach Rainville?A. Energetic.B. Strict.C. Content.D. Cruel.35. Which would be the best title for the passage?A. Growing Up with PainB
43、. A Bad Mistake in TrainingC. The Coach Who Values Rules MostD. Basketball Girls in High School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隹选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Fiction books tend to be much more popular than self-improvement books. _ 36 _ On the other hand, non-fiction books in the self-improvement fie
44、ld arc intended (o help you settle a problem or reach a specific goal. In most cases, these types of books arent written in the form of stories. _ 37 _ But actually self-improvement books can open up all kinds of future chances for you. Youll learn new things, be inspired, and develop a deep love fo
45、r practical knowledge and wisdom. And whats the most exciting thing?Youll be able to use the ideas and advice that you learn in your daily life. And once you do this, youll be likely to get positive results._38_ The secret is to understand your present situation and to have a clear vision of what yo
46、u hope to achieve in the future. The ideal self-improvement book will be one that fits your present needs. _39_ In this way, you can identify all (he problems youre facing. Once youve recognized a problem, try to figure out the cause behind it. Then keep the problem and the cause in mind when you co
47、me to choose a book.A keyword search of an online booksellers listing will usually throw up dozens or even hundreds of results. _40_ For example, you can read the foreword, look at comments and consider whether the book can give you the answers you need. The whole process may take you some time but
48、itll be worth it.A. They read specifically for self-improvement and success.B. So you need to take a good look at yourself and your life.C. Then, how can we choose a right self-improvement book?D. This leads many people to believe the books are boring to read.E. After picking the book, keep your des
49、ired answer in mind as you read.E However, there are many things you can do to narrow these results down.G. Fiction books are designed and written in such a way as inspires you to continue reading them.第三部分 英语知识运用（共45分）第一节：完型填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下而短文，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。There w
50、as once a young couple who lived very happily together. The only thing they worried about was 41 their happiness would last forever.An old man told them, “ 42 around the world and look for a happy 43 . Ask them for a piece of cloth 44 the mans shirt. Then you will stay 45 .” They began their journey
51、 to 46 the happiest couple. Whenever they heard about a happy couple, they would ask them, “Are you the happiest couple?”They replied, “Yes, we are happy in 47 way except that we dont have any children.” Actually they were not the happiest so the couple 48 their journey. They met another couple in a
52、 city. 49 they were happy, they had lots of children, which made them uncomfortable. This couple didnt 50 like the happiest, either. They continued traveling to many different places 51 they just couldnt find what they were 52 .One day they met a shepherd(牧羊人). His 53 was looking after a crying chil
53、d. The young couple asked them the same question. They 54 , “Everybody is happier than the king.” The young couple immediately 55 that they were the happiest couple and asked for a piece of cloth from the shepherds 56 . The shepherd said, “If I give you the cloth then I will be 57 without any clothe
54、s because I only have one shirt.”They then 58 that it was difficult to find perfect happiness. The wife then said, “Its important to 59 two things if we want to be happy. First, we should be 60 with whatever we have. And second, we must always be patient.”41. A. whyB. thatC. whetherD. which42. A. Tr
55、avelB. TurnC. RunD. Fly43. A. manB. coupleC. womanD. girl44. A. fromB. inC. withD. for45. A. youngB. beautifulC. happyD. kind46. A. findB. askC. seeD. beg47. A. noB. another C. everyD. both48. A. stopped B. changedC. droppedD. continued49. A. AlthoughB. BecauseC. SinceD. If50. A. sayB. thinkC. sound
56、D. smell51. A. andB. butC. becauseD. unless52. A. looking forB. looking atC. thinking aboutD. waiting for53. A. daughterB. wifeC. sonD. friend54. A. criedB. jumpedC. answeredD. received55. A. sawB. realizedC. saidD. lost56. A. shoesB. tieC. trousersD. shirt57. A. leftB. thankedC. toldD. called58. A.
57、 insistedB. suggestedC. trusted D. understood59. A. forgetB. rememberC. recognizeD. imagine60. A. carefulB. satisfiedC. peacefulD. annoyed第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共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。Polar bears live in a special environment that is too cold for most animals. For much of the year, they liv
58、e and hunt on the 61 (freeze) Arctic sea ice. Nature has prepared them for the cold conditions but nothing has prepared them for the danger 62 threatens(威胁) their only home.The polar bears world is melting. Polar bears 63 (suffer) in a warmer world are in danger. Studies show that the polar ice 64 (
59、decrease) by 9.8% every 10 years since 1979. At present, about 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears live in the Arctic. Polar bears depend on the sea ice for their 65 (survive). “The sea ice is more than just the platform that the bears walk 66 ,” says Andrew Derocher, who studies North American polar bear
60、populations. “Without 67 , they cant exist.”Some melting and refreezing of the sea ice is 68 (nature). But in a warmer world, these cycles speed up, and bears have less time to hunt. 69 (normal), they have three months in the spring when they gain more weight and the extra fat is used later, when th
61、e bears are not actively hunting. 70 it is important to protect the environment and keep the ecological balance.第三节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分；满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌交换修改作文，请修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有5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.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词
62、。Last Saturday, I pay a visit to my elder sister, who has a four-year-old daughter, Lisa. I was about to tell my niece the story “Snow White” when my sister stopped me immediate and gave me other storybook. When I asked her if she had told Lisa the story, she shook her head and said, “I dont think g
63、irls today should listen this story.” I was confusing. Later, she gave me a explanation. In the story, Snow White does nothing to rescue herself. Instead, she depends on others help. My sister doesnt want her daughter to be a person which likes turning to others for help. She wants to Lisa to learn
64、to be brave and independent. Thats how my sister doesnt want to tell her such story as are not good for character building.第四部分， 写作（25分）你的外国朋友Peter向你了解中国节日，发挥你的英语语言运用能力，充分利用所学的词汇和句式结构，给他回信介绍中国最重要的传统节日春节。词数80-100之间。高一英语21-24 CBDB 25-27 CBD 28-31 DCAC 32-35 ABBA36-40 GDCBF41-45 CABAC46-50 ACDAC51-55 B
65、ABCB56-60 DADBB61. frozen62. that/which63. suffering64. has decreased65. survival66. on 67. it 68. natural 69. Normally 70. So1.第一句，pay改为paid2.第二句，immediate改为immediately3.第二句，other改为another4.第三句，在listen后面加to 5.第四句，confusing改为confused6.第五句，a改为an7.第八句，which改为that/who8.第九句，去掉wants后的to9.第十句，how改为why10.第十句，story改为stories写作（略）第 13 页 共 13 页南湖中学2020-2021学年第二学期期中考试 高一英语
