1、成都外国语学校2021-2022学年度上学期期中考试高一英语试卷(笔试)命题人: 杨亚超美 审题人: 刁维皓、杨亚超美试卷负责人：杨亚超美注意事项:1.试题分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。2.本堂考试120分钟，满分150分。3.答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上，并使用2B铅笔填涂。4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第卷 （选择题 共70分）第一部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A.Im a strong believer that
2、learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when youre in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language. The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download(下载) them for free.Babbel Learn LanguagesBabbel is an excellent language tool t
3、o help you progress step by step with learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments(任务). You need to pay a monthly subscription(定金), but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!Duolingo: Learn Lan
4、guages FreeThe app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. Its all completely free too! Its incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.Tandem: La
5、nguage ExchangeRather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in
6、 return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. Its a great way to learn with only $1 a day.Learn English busuuThis app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids(帮助). Youll find yourself working through interactive(互动的) test
7、s and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.1. What is the purpose of the passage?A. Sell apps to language learners.B. Introduce language learning apps.C. Teach language learners to use apps.D. Teach languages through apps.2. Which app suits best if you want to learn through communication?A. Ba
8、bbel Learn LanguagesB. Learn English busuu C. Duolingo: Learn Languages FreeD. Tandem: Language Exchange3. What do the apps have in common?A. They cover all languages.B. They focus on grammar.C. They contain many tests.D. They are free to download.B.My mother, a nurse at Stony Brook University Hospi
9、tal, worked at night so that she could come home in time to send me to school. Shed sleep during the day and be ready when we returned home before heading out again in the evening. This went on for 23 years. She never complained (抱怨).No matter how tired she was, she always had enough energy to be my
10、 mom.She often had to work on holidays, even on New Years Eve, which made me unhappy. However, before holidays she always decorated the inside and outside of our house. Shed also have cookies baking in the oven, a holidaythemed movie in the VCR, and music playing throughout our house for us. But whe
11、n it was time to go to work, there was no room for debate. Why do you have to work on this day of all days? Id ask sadly. They need me, too, dear son, shed say.For a long time, I didnt understand why she should care so much about those sick strangers. Recently, as my grandmother became ill, I found
12、myself spending more time in the hospital. The scenes I saw in the hospital made me see the different side of my mother. The nurses checked the heart, blood and oxygen levels to make sure patients were comfortable. They lifted patients in and out of bed and helped them to the bathroom. Beyond their
13、duties, the nurses showed consideration(体贴) for each patient.What I saw helped me understand why my mother was devoted to her occupation (职业). I was filled with more appreciation for my mother.4. Why did the authors mother work in the evening?A. To enjoy a movie. B. To take him to school.C. To decor
14、ate their house.D. To sleep during the day.5. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?A. The mother loved her patients more than her son.B. Nurses are paid double salary working on holidays.C. The author wished his mother could stay home on holidays.D. Only people who care about patients would make go
15、od nurses.6. When did the author really understand his mothers work?A. When he helped patients to the bathroom.B. When he looked after his sick grandma in hospital.C. When he saw how tired his mother was after work.D. When he asked his mother to stay with him during holidays.7.Whatisthemainideaofthe
16、passage?A.Theauthorsmotherlikeddoinghousework.B.Theauthorgainedanewappreciationofhismother. C.Nurses areparticularlybusyatworkduringholidays.D.Childrenofnursesareoftendissatisfiedwiththeirmothers.C.High school often serves to prepare students for a college education, or it might be the last stop on
17、the educational journey for some people. No matter which path one may choose, high school life offers students the opportunities to achieve a great deal of learning, get to know themselves, or simply have fun.In America, high school is a special experience with a culture of its own. Public high scho
18、ols exist in all communities(社区). Every community in the United States has a public school system, teaching children at primary and secondary levels. These schools are free and supported mainly by taxes, with additional aid from states and governments. Private high schools are a choice for parents w
19、ho want to give their child a better education. They are often very expensive. Private schools are usually famous for their academic reputation (学术声望). This academic reputation is related to college preparation.In high school, students study various academic subjects such as English, literature, for
20、eign languages, maths, science, history, geography and so on. Some large high schools have classes that teach job-related subjects like auto mechanics, cooking and others, in order to provide students with skills needed for certain jobs. High school might also offer “honours classes” for particularl
21、y smart and sharp students.Some states give basic skills exams during the last year of the high school process to make sure that certain academic standards are met, but, again, high school curricula (课程) vary greatly among communities.High school sports, particularly basketball and football, are oft
22、en organised. Inter-city and cross-town competitions are often held. These competitions are popular, especially in communities that do not have their own professional sports teams. Nearly all high school teams have nicknames: the Knights and the Tigers being some famous examples.8. Which of the foll
23、owing is not the supporting source of public school?A. Taxes. B. States.C. Community. D. Governments.9. Which of the following statements is true about private schools in the United States?A. There is a private school system in every community.B. Private schools can usually provide better college pr
24、eparation.C. All private high schools in the United States are very expensive.D. Private schools are a better choice for parents than public schools.10. What does the author say about American high schools?A. Sports competitions are only in the city or town.B. Some states set academic standards in t
25、he first year.C. Some schools have special classes for smart students.D. All communities have their own professional sports teams.11. What might be the best title for the text?A. Life in the USAB. Education in the USA C. High Schools in the USA D. Public Schools and Private Schools in the USAD.Hundr
26、eds of friends on Facebook cant replace a handful of close friends in real life, a study has found. In a recent study, researchers discovered that people with only a few friends were at least as happy as those with far more if many of theirs were online.Social media, the researchers said, has encour
27、aged younger people to have larger but more impersonal networks of “friends”. But instead of trying to amass friends, they added, a better cure for loneliness might be spending time with those youre closest to.Scientists from the University of Leeds did their study using data from two online surveys
28、 on 1,496 people by a non-profit research organization. People taking part in the study showed their ages, the make-up of their social networks, how often they had different types of social interactions, and their own feelings of well-being. They included details of how often and how they interacted
29、(交流) with families or neighbors, and whether they included people who provided services to them in their networks.The number of close friends someone had appeared to be the only thing which influenced how satisfied they were with their social life.“Loneliness has less to do with the number of friend
30、s you have, and more to do with how you feel about your friends,” said Dr Wndi Bruine de Bruin. Actually, its often the younger adults who admit to having a bad opinion of their friends.If you feel lonely, it may be more helpful to make a positive connection with a friend than to try and seek out ne
31、w people to meet.12. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “amass” in Paragraph 2?A. Play the role of.B. Think highly of.C. Take advantage of.D. Increase the number of.13. What can be learned from the scientists study?A. Scientists did one online survey on 1,496 people.B. People sur
32、veyed mentioned new forms of social networks.C. People surveyed showed their ways to interact with families.D. The number of friends was the only cause of peoples happiness.14. What makes people happy in social life?A. Living alone.B. Having close friends.C. Having good appearance.D. Making as many
33、friends as possible.15. Whats the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To advise us to make friends online.B. To show us the importance of friends.C. To present us with the findings of a study. D. To tell us the problems causes by loneliness.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
34、为多余项。How to Support a Friend Struggling with Their Mental Health?Maybe youve noticed a friend is opening up to you for the first time about their anxiety.16 Here is what you can do when supporting someone whos struggling with their mental health.17Instead of making assumptions about what would be he
35、lpful to your loved one, ask themdirectly, “How can I support you?” Remember what you may need when youre strugglingmay not be what someone else needs when having a hard time.Offer to help with everyday tasks.Many people struggling with their mental health may find it difficult to make basicdecision
36、s. Instead of using a common phrase “Im here if you need me”, try to be specificabout what youre offering. 18Celebrate their wins, including the small ones.When a person is struggling with their mental health, every day can be full of challenges.19 This could look like thanking them for being so hon
37、est or congratulating them for going to work.Read up on what theyre struggling with.20 Take the time to educate yourself on what theyre going through. For example, learning more about depression(抑郁), so you can understand their lived experience and be aware ofrisky behaviors to look out for.A. Never
38、 say “No” to them.B. Ask what they need from you.C. So cheer on their achievements.D. You can learn about mental illness.E. Its challenging to know what to say or do.F. Not all mental health challenges look the same.G. Visit them, look round and see what you can do.第二部分 完形填空（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下列短
39、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It was a few years ago, and I took a holiday-season job in a video store. One day, an elderly woman 21 my store, along with a young woman who I 22 was her daughter. The daughter showed 23 , rolling her eyes, sighing and checking her watch every fe
40、w seconds.The elderly woman separated from the young one and 24 to search through the DVDS on the nearest shelf. I 25 and asked if I could help her 26 something. The woman smiled at me and showed me a title on a piece of paper.Rather than rushing off to 27 the DVD for the woman, I asked her to walk
41、with me 28 I could show her where she could find it. Looking 29 , I think I wanted to enjoy her 30 for a moment. Something about her 31 movements reminded me of my mother, who passed away a few years ago.As we walked along the back of the store, I 32 what was on the shelves: old television shows, ac
42、tion movies, cartoons, etc. The woman seemed 33 the unrushed company and casual conversation.We 34 the movie, and I praised her for her choice. She smiled and told me it was one she had 35 when she was at her sons age and that she hoped he would enjoy it as much as she had.I 36 the old woman to the
43、cashier and then stepped back toward the young woman. “Is that your 37 ?” I asked. She rolled her eyes and said, “Yeah.” Mind some 38 ?” I asked. “Of course not,” said the daughter.“Cherish（珍爱）her,” I said. And then I answered her surprised expression by saying, “When shes 39 , its the little moment
44、s thatll come back to you. Times like this. I know.” It was 40 . I still missed my mom and remembered the times when Id used my impatience to make her upset.21AclosedBenteredCpassedDleft22AknewBrealizedCguessedDexplained23AkindnessBcourageCinterestDimpatience24AbeganBcontinuedCforgotDagreed25Amoved
45、aroundBwalked overCdropped outDfell behind26AbuyBcarryCgiveDfind27AmakeBplayCgetDborrow28AsoBorCandDbut29AbackBforwardCupDdown30AworkBcompanyCsuccessDperformance31AcarefulBcarelessCstrongDquick32AchangedBdesignedCexaminedDintroduced33Aworried aboutBangry atChappy withDafraid of34AdevelopedBwatchedCm
46、issedDfound35AwantedBhatedCenjoyedDremembered36ApushedBcarriedCdroveDsent37AdaughterBgirlCmomDboss38AattentionBadviceCsupportDpromise39AdoneBgoneCacceptedDasked40AtrueBproperCreasonableDimpossible第II 卷 （非选择题 共80分）注意事项：必须使用黑色墨迹签字笔在答题卡上题目所指是的答案区域内作答。答在试题卷上无效。第一节 首字母填空。根据句意、英文释义和首字母提示填出对应单词。（共10小题；每小题1
47、分，满分10分）1 Wetry to avoidthosethingsthatcausestressandmakeus a_.(feeling worried or nervous)2 They do not have the courage to a_ for their bad behaviours. (to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem)3 The pilot of the plane should be r_ for the passengers safety. (having
48、 the job or duty of doing something or taking care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong)4 Going to college was not an o_for the grandson. (something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do)5 As you a_ the corner of the street, youll se
49、e the college on the left. (to come near to somebody/something)6 The letters that people wrote after my mothers death gave me a lot of c_. (words and actions that make somebody feel better; a feeling of being less unhappy)7 Take your timeits just a short d_ from here to the restaurant so you dont ha
50、ve to walk long. (the amount of space between two places or things)8 The government will d_ more food to the flooded area where food is in great demand. (to take goods, letters, etc. to the person or people they have been sent to; to take somebody somewhere)9 Could you tell me how you usually o_ Tha
51、nksgiving Day in your country?(to celebrate festivals, birthdays, etc.)10 Recent a_ in medical science has brought a lot of hope to people suffering from serious illnesses. (progress or a development in a particular activity)11 J_ is Toms favorite sport to stay in shape.(the activity of running slow
52、ly and steadily as a form of exercise)necessary combine give confidence proveeventstrengthen win prepare obviously roundjudge第二节 语篇选变填（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）Chessboxing is a sport which _1_ punching power with mental power. There are 11 _2_ in all, with one round of chess and then one round of boxing.
53、 _3_ are those whose mental _4_ equals their physical power. People usually think that boxers arent clever, which is not _5_ true. The sport _6_ that boxers can be smart and smart people can be tough. In the boxing ring of in a Berlin Club, a boxing match is on. Frank Stoldt, a strong German, is sea
54、ted at a table, and beside him is his opponent, a _7_ American boxer. For _8_ reasons, the crowd is on Franks side, for he is a local player. Before the match started, Frank spent hours _9_ his mind and muscles. And as a result of luck and hard work, the local hero checkmates his opponent and _10_ t
55、he world title belt.第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读每个小题，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。1. You are very _ (talent) and we admire your passion for the arts. 2. The old couple moved back to the countryside in 2018 and _ (lead) a happy and peaceful life ever since.3. Thanks _ his encouragement, I finally
56、realized my dream of becoming a CEO of a big company.4. Jennifer and her two younger brothers _ (raise) in the suburb of Detroit by her mother and stepfather when they were children.5. She won the _ (admire)of many people in her battle againstcancer.6. Wehaveaverycommunicativeapproachto_ (teach) lan
57、guages.7. In fact, the school bags that were bought by my mother and aunt are not _ (significant) different. 8. With his attention _ (focus) on his homework, he didnt know what was happening outside.9. Everybodyshouldbemadeaware _ therisksinvolved in it.10. To reduce trash, China is limiting the num
58、ber of people _ can climb the mountains north side.第四节 语篇语法填空（共10小题； 每小题1.5分，满分15分）Grandfather and Father 1._(seat) at the table are playing chess when Son comes. The son tells his father 2._(nervous) that he has decided not to go to university when he 3._(leave) school and wants to play music. The
59、father is surprised and suggest the son be a lawyer in the future. He says that lawyers 4._ (respect) by people and can earn lots of money. 5._, the son isnt interested in law. The grandfather says that they should think carefully before making a 6._ (decide). The father wanted to be a professional soccer
