1、天镇县实验中学2020-2021学年第二学期期中考试高一英语试卷(时量：90分钟 满分：150分 ) 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ALocated between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, Australia is the worlds largest island and the smallest continent. With so many sights to discover and enjoy, there are some gr
2、eat places to visit.SydneySydney is a modern city with a long history. The regions first people lived along the harbors bank for thousands of years. With lots of museums, theaters and cinemas, there is always something to see and do. The beautiful Bondi Beach is a must-see when visiting Sydney. Outd
3、oor activities play a large role in Australian culture. There are a number of national parks for visitors as well as some interesting historical sites.Great Barrier ReefThe largest coral reef system on the face of the earth, the Great Barrier Reef can be seen from space, which is actually made up of
4、 2, 900 individual reefs. Visiting the Great Barrier Reef is a great experience; every year around two million visitors enjoy all that this natural wonder offers. Diving is the best way to experience the joys of the rich underwater world, while boat trips, and evenhelicopter rides offer another view
5、 of the reefKakadu National ParkOccupied by Aboriginal people for over 40, 000 years, Kakadu National Park has over five thousand ancient rock art sites which are fascinating to visit. The park is huge and has some natural sights which make it well worth a visit; the Arnhem Land Escarpment is partic
6、ularly breathtaking. You can be hiking through deserts and bathing in waterfalls and pools the next, before later onlearning about some of the ancient rock paintings.1. Where did ancient people in Sydney live at first?A. Along the Bondi Beach. B. Along the harbors bank. C. In the western desert of A
7、ustralia. D. In the caves made of rocks.2. How can travelers enjoy the Great Barrier Reef best?A. By seeing films B. By boating.C. By riding helicopters. D By diving.3. What can people enjoy in the Kakadu National Park?A. Driving through the desert. B. Fishing in pools.C Learning about ancient rock
8、art. D. Skydiving from the mountain.BThe aim to study abroad is a simple one: visit another country, experience another culture. One popular location to study abroad is India. Junior Barton studied abroad in New Delhi during the spring of 2015 as part of the IES abroad program.“This program was very
9、 good at connecting us to Delhi life and teaching us how to be independent yet safe within the huge crowded city, she said about the passim Because the IES program in New Delhi does not offer classes in Bartons major, public health, she instead decided to take classes that absorbed herself in Indian
10、 culture.She noticed that one of her favorite classes was Classic Kathak- one form of Indian classical dance. She also wanted to take advantage of the class assignments to sink in Indian culture.Regarding the impact that learning Kathak had on her as a dancer and as a person, Barton said thatit defi
11、nitely opened her to new ideas and techniques to dance, to give expression with the face and the fine symbols, for example a flower, that our hands can make”.Concerning daily life, Barton finds that there were quite a few differences in expected behavior. For one, she had to speak in Hindi whenever
12、she went outto be taken seriously and not be taken in like a foreigner.She also admitted that she was stared at a lot by men and women because she stood out. She needed a lot of patience and inner strength to get over the staring every time she stepped outside”.For her, studying in India was an expe
13、rience that changed her as a person. “1 became more patient with people and circumstances. I became more tolerant(宽容的) and unable to be affected by things I cant control.”4.Why was Barton interested in dancing classes?A. Dancing was her major. B. She hoped to star in a film in India.C. She wanted to
14、 become a dancing actress. D. She expected to experience Indian culture.5. What does the underlined wordimpactin paragraph 4 mean?A. Expression. B. Communication. C. Method. D. Effect.6. How did the experience in India influence Barton?A.She became braver and more tolerant. B. She can better balance
15、 life and study.C. She can control her feelings well. D. She wanted to learn more dances.7. What is the text mainly about?A. The importance of studying abroad. B. Various dancing stylesC. A study experience in Indian. D. A program connected with India cultureCWherever you are when an earthquake star
16、ts, take cover immediately. Move a few steps to a nearby safe place if necessary. Stay there until the shaking stops.If you are indoors, drop under heavy furniture such as a table, desk, bed and cover your head to prevent being hit by falling objects or hold onto the object that you are under so tha
17、t you remain covered. Stay away from windows, and shelves with heavy objects on.If you are outdoors, go to an open area away from buildings. If you are in a crowded public place, take cover where you wont be injured. If you are in a vehicle, pull over to a safe place where you are not blocking the r
18、oad. Keep roads clear for rescue and emergency vehicles. Avoid anything that could fall down.If you are in a car, stop it and stay inside. Listen to your car radio for directions from emergency officials. Do not try to get out of your car if fallen power lines are across it. Wait to be rescued. Plac
19、e a HELP sign in your window if you need help. If you are on a bus, stay in your seat until the bus stops. Take cover in a protected place.AVOID the following in an earthquake. First, doorways. Doors may violently shut and cause injuries. Second, windows,bookcases, tall furniture and light fixtures
20、(固定设施). You could be hurt by broken glass or heavy objects. Third, lifts. If you are in a lift during an earthquake, hit the button for every floor and get out as soon as you can. Last, fallen power lines-stay at least10 meters away to avoid injury.8. What can people indoors do when an earthquake ha
21、ppens?A .Stand near a window. B. Hide in the bathroom.C. Get under something strong. D. Stay where they are9. What does the underlined word blockingin paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Building. B. Stopping C. Cleaning. D. Crossing.10. What should people avoid doing during an earthquake according to the
22、text?A. Standing at the door. B. Staying away from windows.C. Using stairs instead of elevator. D. Listening to the radio for information.11. What is the purpose of the text? A. To make people know about an earthquake. B. To help people get prepared before an earthquake.C. To explain to people how t
23、errible an earthquake isD. To tell people what to do during an earthquake.DThe Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) was started by the Dubai government. The Dubai Shopping Festival has changed the face of Dubai in the world. During the years 1996 to 1999, people who arrived on international flights to this
24、 beautiful land were welcomed with a red rose and a box full of chocolate. These boxes were printed with patterns of the colors of national flag - red, green,white and black. This was one of the signs to the international community that Dubai had opened its arms to people all over the world.The DSF
25、is the result of the selfless hard work of several men and women. It had a very simple beginning from its first advertisement, where the Highness Shaikh Mohammed invited the public and other businessmen to the DSF. He once said the DSF was a celebration of the spirit of trade and adventure to the wo
26、rld.The first season of the DSF was expected to bring about sales worth 1 billion dollars, which increased the benefits of the region and the world through this festival. This would certainly attract a lot of visitors, which played an important part in the development of Dubai tourism. Soon, the Dub
27、ai government made the festival known around the world with nation-wide advertising campaigns.This festival made several shopping centers built in the city. It also gave birth to the shopping village, where people will find stations of every cultural environment across several countries. Each year v
28、isitors from all around the world come over to Dubai. In addition to that, there are exciting prizes to be won. With each passing year, the number of tourists and visitors is increasing. From a desert land, which is now mainly famous for trade, today Dubai has made its new mark on the world map.12.
29、Why did Dubai give colorful boxes to tourists?A. To show its warmth. B. To introduce knowledge of colors.C. To advertise local crafts. D. To match the red roses.13. What did the Highness Shaikh Mohammed do for the DSF?A. He employed several people for its opening.B He adventured around the world.C.
30、He called on people to attend the DSF.D. He explained the spirit of business.14. What would benefit most from the DSF?A. The tourism. B. Local environment.C. The advertisement. D. Local education.15. What could be the best title for the textA. The origin of the DSF. B. The importance of the DSF.C. T
31、he development of the DSF. D. The celebration patterns of the DSF.第二节（共5小题； 每小题3分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to prepare for an exam is a big question that you always ask yourself. Here are some tips that may help you.Never fear or hate exams and be confident.Some students s
32、tudy well but still may be much afraid of exams and due to this reason they get upset and wont be able to get high marks. 16 You have to be confident and it is of great help for you to gain success.Prepare a good timetable.Prepare a timetable before starting the study. 17 Difficult subjects can be g
33、iven more time and easier ones less, but most importantly you should spare some time for rest.Select a proper atmosphere(氛围) for studying.Studying atmosphere plays a very important role. 18 So pick a place where you feel comfortable. That is where you feel relaxed and can pay attention to what you a
34、re doing. Make sure that while you are studying a subject you are focusing on it only.Make notes while studying.This is a very important point. While studying, make small notes. The note should be short and clear to make the review easier. 19 Yet dont try to cover everything in it. 20 On the night b
35、efore an exam you have to sleep well, at least 6 hours and not more than 8 hours. Remember this will have a great effect on your exam. And have your food as in your daily diet.A. Sleep well and eat well.B. So try to present answers in points.C. This should include all the subjects.D. Ask your teache
36、r for advice on your coming exams.E. A good note should include the most important points.F. Can anyone study well while others around are watching TV?G. So leave all your fears and free your mind before starting the study.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题2分， 满分40分） After working an inhuman 8hour s
37、hift at a factory unloading (卸货) parts for cheap furniture, I got on the bus, dirty, tired and hot. I 21 that place every day looking like I worked in a coal mine. 22 , I still felt a bit proud of myself as I had held this tiring job for 3months, which was extremely rare. So when I took my seat on t
38、he bus going home, I decided my 23 life would not lower my spirits today.I was dreaming about a better and new life when I was 24 by our new passenger. She was a middleaged woman with wornout clothes and messy hair. She got on, aggressively and 25 pushed her way into a front seat, and then turned he
39、r glare and 26 on whoever dared to look her way.All I could feel for this woman was 27 . There was no disgust. Only pity and the familiar knowledge of being faceless, nameless, and 28 to no one. Suddenly, she turned her threatening eyes towards me and very loudly yelled, “Why you so 29 man?”With a s
40、mile, I said, “I just came from work.” She then loudly asked if I worked in hell and broke out in laughter, so I laughed too 30 her and told her that was funny. Then I asked her her name as I 31 why I was so dirty. Her name was Karen.In front of all of us on the bus that day, the power of 32 showed
41、its beauty. In front of all of us this woman 33 . Her language, her posture, and her voice, even the way she tilted (倾斜) her head when I spoke to her as a 34 changed.As Karen was getting off the bus, she touched me 35 on the arm. With tearfilled eyes, sheasked whether Id be riding the bus the next d
42、ay. I promised I 36 . We waved to each other and then I got what my life had needed all along: affirmation (认可). Everyone on the bus had been watching us and then an old woman spoke to me, “Sir, you just changed that woman with your heart. She will never forget how you 37 her. You are great.”Other p
43、assengers gave me thumbsup signs showing their 38 .That day was the first day when I realized I am 39 . People say I gave Karen something that day but actually she 40 me so much more. I now work in the field of mental health. I often tell the story of the power of kindness, and I talk about Karen an
44、d unlimited possibilities.21. A. reached B. left C. visited D. found22. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Otherwise23. A. strange B. interesting C. unhappy D. brave24. A. recognized B. stopped C. challenged D. followed25. A. rudely B. quietly C. slowly D. gently26. A. puzzle B. fear C. surprise
45、D. anger27.A. satisfaction B. pity C. disappointment D. amazement28. A. demanding B. controlling C. mattering D. appealing29. A. sad B. dirty C. nervous D. crazy30. A. with B. at C. about D. off31. A. checked B. regretted C. admitted D. explained32. A. teamwork B. determination C. kindness D. honest
46、y33. A. hesitated B. changed C. cheered D. agreed34. A. family B. stranger C. friend D. teacher35. A. unwillingly B. hopelessly C. patiently D. softly36. A. might B. could C. would D. should37. A. treated B. remembered C. persuaded D. missed38. A. humor B. politeness C. confidence D. admiration39. A
47、. helped B. needed C. understood D. respected40. A. owed B. paid C. gave D. lent第二节 （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。I have a degree in business. It was my fathers 41 (decide) for me to major in business. Even if my college 42 (experience) were fantastic, I still had no interest
48、in any field of commerce, let alone having a long-term career as a businesswoman. 43 I graduated, I worked as a marketing planner at a computer company. My pay and working environment were great. However, I still didnt feel happy to do something 44 I wasnt interested in. After two months of working
49、there, I made up my mind 45 (stop) and decided to do what I love, teaching English. I have been an English teacher for over twenty years. I love my job and I 46 (stay) with my teaching in the following years.If you are in a place where you dont live what you are learning or doing, please ask yoursel
50、f what you are really interested in, and what you 47 (true) want for your life. Dont rush to get yourself 48 quick answer. Take some time to think about what career could make you happy. The important thing is that you are happy and then you will be able to bring happiness to people around you. Ther
51、e 49 (be) a quote(引语) that says, “ Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.” if you love what you are doing, you will be 50 (success) 第三部分 综合应用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：用适当的介词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）51._ age 60,Jan found herself out of work and stuck at home. 51._52.A man learnt how t
52、o apply _ work online 52._53.Make sure that everyone has access_the Internet. 53._54.I had to turn to the dictionary_ help. 54._55.The girl,_whom the hair is red,is my sister. 55._56.The picture reminded me _what we did together during our holiday. 56._ 57.His computer has been repaired_two hours. 5
53、7_._-58.The lift is_use, which means the lift is being used. 58._ 59.The proposal led_protests. 59._60.I can not go out _all these clothes to wash. 60._ 第二节（满分25分）假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Lets Ride Bicycles”的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份演讲稿。主要内容包括：(1)目前汽车带来的空气污染和交通堵塞等问题；(2)骑自行车的益处，如能环保，有利健康等。参考词汇：低碳生活lowcarbon life；节能ener
54、gy saving注意：(1)词数：120左右；(2)演讲稿开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Good morning，everyone，I am Li Hua from Xingguang Middle School.The topic of my speech is“Lets Ride Bicycles”_ _Thank you!高一英语期中考试试题答案第一部分 阅读理解 （20 X 3=60）1234567891011121314151617181920BDCDDACCBADACACGCFEA第二部分 知识运用 （55）A. 完形填空 （20 X 2）2122232425262728293
55、031323334353637383940BACBADBCBADCBCDCADBC第二节（10 X 1.5）41. decision 42. experiences 43.After 44. that 45. to stop46. will stay/ am staying 47. truly 48. a 49. is 50. successful第三部分 综合应用（35）第一节（10）51.At52.for53.to54.for55.of56.of57.for58.in59.to60.with第二节（25）Good_morning，everyone，Im_Li_Hua_from_Xinggu
56、ang_Middle_School.The_topic_of_my_speech_is_“Lets_Ride_Bicycles”With the improvement of our living standard, more and more people buy cars for the convenience of travel.That，however，contributes to some other burning problems，such as air pollution and traffic jams.In some big cities，air pollution and
57、 traffic jams are getting so disturbing that they have dramatically influenced peoples life.Then what should we do when faced with the unfavorable situation？I suggest that every one of us should ride bicycles rather than drive cars. Undoubtedly，there are a lot of benefits.Firstly，riding bicycles mea
58、ns living a lowcarbon life，which is both popular and energysaving as well.Secondly，riding bicycles more and driving cars less can contribute to less air pollution，thus doing good to our health.It is by riding bicycles that we can solve the abovementioned trouble. So lets ride bicycles and build up a lowcarbon city for ourselves.Thank_you!
