1、河南省巩义市第四高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题第二部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A In the coming months, we are bringing together artists form all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeares plays in their own language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespear
2、e wrote for. Please come and join us. National Theatre of China Beijing |Chinese This great occasion(盛会) will be the National Theatre of Chinas first visit to the UK. The companys productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeares Richard will be directed
3、by the Nationals Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying. Date& Time: Saturday 28 April, 2.30pm & Sunday 29 April, 1.30pm & 6.30pm Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi | Georgian One of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928,appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the wor
4、ld. This new production of It is helmed(指导)by the companys Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze. Date&Time: Friday 18 May, 2.30pm & Saturday 19 May, 7.30pm Deafinitely Theatre London | British Sign Language (BSL) By translating the rich and humourous text of Loves Labours Lost into the physical language
5、 of BSL,Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeares comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience. Date&Time: Tuesday 22 May, 2.30pm & Wednesday 23 May, 7.30pm Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv | Hebrew The Habima i
6、s the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide, Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s,Since 1958,they have been recognised as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice marks their firs
7、t visit to the UK. Date&Time: Monday 28 May, 7.30 & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30pm21.Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A. Richard B. Lovers Labours LostC. As You Like It D. The Merchant of Venice22.What is special about Deafinitely Theatre?A. It has two groups of actors B. It is
8、the leading theatre in LondonC. It performs plays in BSL D. It is good at producing comedies23.When can you see a play in Hebrew?A. On Saturday 28 April B. On Sunday 29 AprilC. On Tuesday 22 May D. On Tuesday 29 MayB In 1978, I was 18 and was working as a nurse in a small town about 270 kms away fro
9、m Sydney, Australia. I was looking forward to having five days off from duty. Unfortunately, the only one train a day back to my home in Sydney had already left. So I thought Id hitch a ride (搭便车). I waited by the side of the highway for three hours but no one stopped for me. Finally, a man walked o
10、ver and introduced himself as Gordon. He said that although he couldnt give me a lift, I should come back to his house for lunch. He noticed me standing for hours in the November heat and thought I must be hungry. I was doubtful as a young girl but he assured (使放心) me I was safe, and he also offered
11、 to help me find a lift home afterwards. When we arrived at his house, he made us sandwiches. After lunch, he helped me find a lift home. Twenty-five years later, in 2003, while I was driving to a nearby town one day, I saw an elderly man standing in the glaring heat, trying to hitch a ride. I thoug
12、ht it was another chance to repay someone for the favour Id been given decades earlier. I pulled over and picked him up. I made him comfortable on the back seat and offered him some water.After a few moments of small talk, the man said to me, “You havent changed a bit, even your red hair is still th
13、e same.”I couldnt remember where Id met him. He then told me he was the man who had given me lunch and helped me find a lift all those years ago. It was Gordon.24. The author had to hitch a ride one clay in 1978 because .A. her work delayed her trip to Sydney B. she was going home for her holidaysC.
14、 the town was far away from Sydney D. she missed the only train back home25. Which of the following did Gordon do according to Paragraph 2?A. He helped the girl find a ride. B. He gave the girl a ride back home.C. He bought sandwiches for the girl. D. He watched the girl for three hours.26.The reaso
15、n why the author offered a lift to the elderly man was that .A. she realized he was Gordon B. she had known him for decadesC. she was going to the nearby town D. she wanted to repay the favour she once got27.What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?A. Giving sometimes produces
16、 nice results. B. Those who give rides will be repaid.C. Good manners bring about happiness. D. People should offer free rides to others.CChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all bla
17、ck. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colorssilver, green, red, blu
18、e, yellow, whatever you want. Its fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide. Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I dec
19、ided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied(陪伴) my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home. My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to g
20、et hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. T
21、he air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.28.According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today? A. Because they are traditional and safe. B. Because they are conve
22、nient and inexpensive. C. Because they are colorful and available. D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.29. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _. A. to ride it for fun B. to use it for transport C. to experience local culture D. to improve his riding skills30. How d
23、id the author feel about his street crossing? A. It was boring. B. It was difficult. C. It was lively. D. It was wonderful.31.Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience? A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills. B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding. C
24、. The author was praised by the other bikers. D. The author took great pleasure in biking.D Danielle Steel, Americas sweetheart, is one of the hardest working women in the book business. Unlike other productive authors who write one book at a time, she can work on up to five. Her research before wri
25、ting takes at least three years. Once she has fully studied her subjects, ready to dive into the book, she can spend twenty hours nonstop at her desk. Danielle Steel comes from New York and was sent to France for her education. After graduation, she worked in the public relations and advertising ind
26、ustries. Later she started a job as a writer which she was best fit for. Her achievements are unbelievable: 390 million copies of books in print, nearly fifty New York Times best-selling novels, and a series of Max and Martha picture books for children to help them deal with the real-life problem of
27、 death, new babies and new schools. Her 1998 book about the death of her work shot to the top of the New York Times best-selling list as soon as it came out. Twenty-eight of her books had been made into films. She is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for one of her books being the Times b
28、est-seller for 381 weeks straight. Not content with a big house, a loving family, and a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Danielle Steel considers her readers to be the most important resource and has kept in touch with them by e-mail. While she is often compared to the heroines of her own invention,
29、her life is undoubtedly much quieter. But, if she does have anything in common with them, it is her strength of will and her inimitable (独特的)style. There is only one Danielle Steel.32. Danielle Steel is different from other writers in that _.A. she can write several books at the same timeB. she ofte
30、n does some research before writing a bookC. she is one of the most popular American women writersD. she can keep writing for quite a long time without a break33.Children who have read Max and Martha picture books may know _.A. how to deal with affairs at schoolB. what to do if Max and Martha dieC.
31、what to do when new babies are born into their familiesD. how to solve the difficult problems in their writing classes34.One of Danielle Steels achievements is that _.A. some TV plays were based on her books B. her picture books attracted a lot of young menC. one of her books became a best-seller in
32、 1998 D. she wrote the Guinness Book of World Records35.We can learn from the passage that Danielle Steel _.A. lives an exciting life B. values her readers a lotC. writes about quiet women D. is pleased with her achievements 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佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Are you tru
33、ly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness?_36_The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life. *Make a plan for achieving goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase if you are going afte
34、r something you value. *Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively(消极地)when you are surrounded by people who think that way._37_ *When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being lost in self pity.Truly happy people dont allow setbacks(挫折)to
35、affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the situations back to their favor. *_38_These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness. * _39_Whether you treat yourself to lunch, tak
36、e a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously (下意识地)putting yourself in a better mood. *Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you happy. *Keeping healt
37、hy is another way to achieve happiness._40_A. What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.B. On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious(有感染力的).C. Being overweight or not eating nutritious(有营养的)foods can h
38、ave a negative effect on your mood.D. These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.E. Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.F. There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.G. Its also important to take some time each d
39、ay to do something nice for yourself.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。 At my heaviest I weighed 370 pounds. I had a very poor relationship with food: I used it to 41 bad feelings, to make myself feel better, and to celebrate. Worried about m
40、y health, I tried many different kinds of 42 but nothing worked. I came to believe that I could do nothing about my 43 . When I was 50, my weight problem began to affect me 44 . I didnt want to live the rest of my life with this 45 weight any more. That year, I 46 a seminar (研讨会)where we were asked
41、to create a project that would touch the world. A seminar leader shared her 47 story she had not only 125 pounds, but also raised $25,000 for homeless children. 48 by her story, I created the As We Heal , the World Heals(痊愈) 49 . My goal was to lose 150 pounds in one year and raise $50,000 50 a move
42、ment founded 30 years ago to end hunger. This combination of healing myself and healing the world 51 me as the perfect solution. 52 I began my own personal weight program, I was filled with the fear that I would 53 the same difficulties that beat me before. While the 54 hung over my head, there were
43、 also signs that I was headed down the right 55 . I sent letters to everyone I knew, telling them about my project. It worked perfectly. Donations began 56 in from hundreds of people. Of course, I also took some practical steps to lose weight. I consulted with a physician(内科医生), I hired a fitness co
44、ach, and I began to eat small and 57 meals. My fund-raising focus also gave me new motivation to exercise 58 . A year later, I 59 my goal: I lost 150 pounds and raised $50,000! I feel that Ive been given a second life to devote to something that is 60 and enormous.41. A. add B. mix C. kill D. share4
45、2. A. diets B. drinks C. fruits D. dishes43. A. height B. ability C. wisdom D. weight44. A. temporarily B. recently C. seriously D. secretly45. A. ideal B. extra C. normal D. low46. A. attended B. organized C. recommended D. mentioned47. A. folk B. success C. adventure D. science48. A. Surprised B.
46、Amused C. Influenced D. Disturbed49. A. project B. business C. system D. custom50. A. in search of B. in need of C. in place of D. in support of51. A. scared B. considered C. confused D. struck52. A. As B. Until C. If D. Unless53. A. get over B. run into C. look for D put aside54. A. excitement B. j
47、oy C. anger D. fear55. A. row B. hall C. path D. street56. A. breaking B. flooding C. jumping D. stepping57. A. heavy B. full C. expensive D. healthy58. A. regularly B. limitlessly C. suddenly D. randomly59. A. set B. reached C. missed D. dropped60. A. stressful B. painful C. meaningful D. peaceful第
48、二节（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。How are you getting along with your senior high school? It may be hard for you as this is the first time that you _61_(leave) your parents. I know that you are now having trouble _62_(communicate) with others, and you may often feel lonely. Tha
49、ts_63_you are new here and people dont know about you. But I think you can overcome the difficulty if you can follow the advice below. First, you should attach great _64_(important) to taking an active part in the discussions and show your own opinions about the matters, and at the same time, learn
50、to listen to other peoples views _65_(careful). Second, you should learn about your classmates likes and dislikes, _66_can make you get familiar with them. Only in this way can you get to know more _67_(difference) people and show them that you are just as friendly. Last but not least, Im always her
51、e ready to help. We can take part in some _68_(activity) together and I can introduce you to others. Theres no need to worry too much, people will know you more very soon and will like to make friends _69_you if you can do as the above. Just remember, “God helps those _70_help themselves”.第四部分 写作（共两
52、节，满分35分）第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）第一节：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；My father and I stayed at the south lake Hotel for a week when we visit Beij
53、ing last month. It is in the downtown area, that makes it easy to go to anywhere from the hotel by public transport .We lived in a comfortably double-room with a big bath. What I liked best were the free high-speed Internet connection in the room. I checked my email messages every day. I also shared
54、 for my friend many photos taking in Beijing. The food was wonderful with reasonable prices, and we enjoyed several local dish.It is such great hotel that I would recommend it to any friend of me who is going to Beijing.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你是高一年级新生李华。开学之初，你的英语老师Mr Wu希望了解每位同学的英语学习情况，并征求教学建议。请按以下要点用英语给她写
55、一封信。1.对英语学习的认识； 2.自己英语学习存在的主要问题； 3.对英语教学两点建议。注意：对所给提示不要逐字翻译，要适当展开陈述；词数120左右。 巩义四中2020-2021学年上学期高一期中考试英语答案听力：（每题1.5分）1-5 CCBAA 6-10 CBAAA 11-15 BCACC 16-20 BBCBA 阅读理解：(每题2分) A:ACD B:DADA C:BCBD D:ACCB七选五：（每题2分）DBEGC完形填空：（每题1.5分） 41-45CADCB 46-50 ABCAD 51-55DABDC 56-60 BDABC 语法填空：（每题1.5分）61.have left
56、62. communicating 63. because 64.importance 65. carefully 66.which 67. different 68.activities 69.with 70.who五、短文改错（每题1分）My father and I stayed at the south lake Hotel for a week when we Beijing last month. It is in the downtown area, that makes it easy to go to anywhere from the hotel by public tra
57、nsport . whichWe lived in a double-room with a big bath. What I liked best the free high-speed Internet connection in the room. I checked my email messages every day. I also sharedmy friend many photos in Beijing. The food was wonderful with reasonable prices, and we enjoyed several local .It is suc
58、h great hotel that I would recommend it to any friend of who is going to Beijing.书面表达：Dear Mr. Wu， Im very happy to have you as our English teacher. With your help, I have got a brand new understanding of English study. As the world is becoming a global village, English is getting more and more impo
59、rtant, so mastering English well means we can see the world through a new window.My English is just OK and the two main problems in my study are that I feel it difficult to learn words by heart，and that I often feel nervous when speaking English. As a result, Im not as active as other students in English class.I really hope that you can give me good advice on how to memorize new words. And Whats more, give us more chances to practice speaking. I believe we can make much progress in English with your help.Thank you!Yours,Li Hua
