1、江苏省常熟市2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题注意事项：1.本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)，满分150分。考试时间120分钟。2.请将第I卷的答案填涂在答题卡上，第II卷请直接在答题卡，上规定的地方作答。答题前，务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方。第I卷(选择题，共85分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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
2、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 is the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Employer and employee. B. Next door neighbors. C. Two good friends.2. What will the two speakers most probably do this weekend?A. See a film. B. Climb a mountain. C. Play table tennis.3.
3、What time will the train leave?A. At 6:10 tomorrow morning. B. At 11:00 tonight. C. At 11:00 tomorrow morning.4. What does the man mean?A. He is waiting for someone else.B. He doesnt want to talk with Mr. Miller.C. He is busy now.5. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a restaurant. B. In a
4、department store. C. In a hotel.第二节(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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5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、7题。6. What does the woman usually do on Saturdays?A. She goes swimming. B. She plays basketball. C. She goes shopping.7. Wh
5、en does the woman usually 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、9题。8. What does the man say about his university?A. His classes were difficult.B. The fee was cheaper than it is now.C. He received some help from the school.9. What ar
6、e the speakers trying to do?A. Convince their daughter to go to a private university.B. Encourage their daughter to get a scholarship.C. Get their daughter to attend a public university.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why did Lucy ask for a leave?A. She has been ill and needs a rest.B. She doesnt want to see t
7、he man.C. She needs to take an exam.11. What is the relationship between the woman and Lucy?A. Classmates. B. Workmates. C. Strangers.12. What is the woman thinking of studying next year?A. Arts. B. English. C. Maths.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does Susan live now?A. In Italy. B. In England. C. In Am
8、erica.14. How long did Susan work for Ferragamo?A. Six months. B. Five years. C. Six years.15. What does Susan mainly design for companies?A. Shoes. B. Handbags. C. Jackets.16. How has Susans industry changed since 1982?A. Italian design has become more popular.B. The product quality has become poor
9、er.C. It has become much more competitive.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who did the speaker go on a cookery course with?A. Her cousin. B. Her sister. C. Her mother.18. Which course did the speaker choose?A. The one-day course. B. The three-day course. C. The one-week course.19. What surprised the speaker wh
10、en she started her course?A. Many teachers were there to help.B. There were many teenagers.C. The course was popular.20. Which place did the speaker visit?A. A restaurant. B. A market. C. A supermarket.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。ABroken
11、Hill was recently awarded one of Australias rare National Heritage(遗产)listings, but is that reason enough to make the journey?Broken Hill, in western New South Wales, is hardly up there as a tourist attraction of international reputation(名声). Its miles from anywhere, boiling hot and lacks the more a
12、ttractive elements that often make a place popular-for example, high-end restaurants, beautiful beaches, great accommodation(膳宿). But Broken Hills reputation is growing with its recent National Heritage Listing Award.We asked Broken Hill mayor to tell us what makes Broken Hill so great. These are so
13、me reasons he gave us to visit.Perfect lightBroken Hill offers breathtaking scenery to discover and explore. The lively colours and perfect light have attracted film-makers and artists here for decades. From the wonders of the day comes an amazing light show at night.The localsWe are always happy to
14、 greet people from away. In fact we love it when people come to town to visit. We are a friendly people who make you feel welcome. And we are pretty proud of our city.The Palace HotelThe home of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and just a great Broken Hill iconic(标志性的)pub. You can star in your own mov
15、ie in the centre of town. It is a world-famous landmark and a good water hole for those nice warm days.The living desert and sculpturesLocated 9 km from the city, Broken Hill features 12 sandstone sculptures by artists from around the world as well as local artist Badger Bates. It displays: the brea
16、thtaking beauty of the real outback(内地).21. What is the real purpose of writing this passage?A. To encourage readers to pay a visit to Broken Hill.B. To explain the causes of awarding Broken Hill.C. To list the reasons for Broken Hills greatness.D. To express the authors pride for Broken Hills award
17、.22. Which of the following factor is making Broken Hill better known to the world?A. Its friendly local people. B. Its Palace Hotel.C. Its National Heritage Listing Award. D. Its sandstone sculptures.23. Which of the following topics of Broken Hill are mentioned in the passage?A. Traditional food a
18、nd friendly locals. B. Pleasant climate and perfect light.C. Beautiful beaches and lively sculptures. D. Splendid Hotel and friendly locals.BThere it was. A test of will power. I was on a special diet with foods carefully selected for balanced nutrition and caloric value. A piece of cheese cake was
19、not a good choice. So here was my dilemma: Should I not eat the cheese cake, feel dissatisfied and take out my disappointment on the annoyingly skinny physical instructor at the gym? Or should I eat the cheese cake and work off the calories?The latter seemed like a win-win solution. Not only would I
20、 get to enjoy the cheese cake, but Id get an exercise session(训练时段). And then it hit me: a delicate plan to use my cheese cake as an exercise incentive. I plated a thin slice of cheese cake and carefully walked it up the stairs and set it on my bedside table with a small fork. I put on my exercise o
21、utfit(全套服装)and went downstairs.The appeal of the cheese cake got stronger so I launched my plan: I would run up and down the stairs and then back up again. My reward: one small bite of cheese cake. If I wanted another, Id have to run down and up and down and up again. Off I went. Ah, creamy vanilla(
22、香草)goodness without guilt. I wanted another bite so I quickly sprinted(冲刺)through another stair climbing run.Admittedly, it was harder to enjoy the creaminess of the cheese cake when my tongue was dry from over-breathing. I placed a bottle of water next to the cake.Down and up and down and up again.
23、 When I struggled over to the cheese cake, my hand bypassed the plate and went for the water instead. I didnt want the cake any more. I wanted all this sweat and effort to do more than cancel the calories from cheese cake. I was exhausted and sure the cheese cake tasted fine but just not good enough
24、 to make me run up and down the stairs one more time.My plan worked. Now, any time- I felt tempted to enjoy a former favorite, I remembered my stairs trick.24. What can we infer about the author from paragraph 1?A. She had weak will power.B. She was bad-tempered and very criticalC. She needed assist
25、ance with making the choice.D. She hesitated over eating something against her diet.25. What does the underlined word incentive in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Reason. B. Hesitation. C. Replacement. D. Companion.26. What do we learn about the authors plan?.It involved much energy consumption(消耗). B.
26、 It rid the cake of the pleasant taste.C. It changed the authors preference for food. D. It was tiring and caused suffering.27. What may be the best title for the passage?A. A costly dilemma. B. An evil cheese cake.C. A trick that worked. D. A sweating experience.CIt may seem as if Mothers Day was i
27、nvented by a company named Hallmark, but people have been taking time on the calendar to give a shout-out to Mom for a long time. The Greeks and Romans had mother goddess festivals-although their celebrations didnt involve the menfolk taking their underappreciated mothers out to dinner. A more recen
28、t tradition was Mothering Sunday, which developed in the British Isles during the 16th century. On the fourth Sunday in April, young men and women who were living and working apart from their families were advised to return to their mothers houses to express their appreciation(感激).Mothers Day as it
29、is observed in the United States started in the 1850s with Ann Jarvis, a West Virginia woman who held Mothers Work Days to promote health and hygiene(卫生)at home and in the workplace. During the Civil War, Jarvis organized women to improve sanitary(卫生的)conditions for soldiers on both sides, and after
30、 the war she became a peacemaker, furthering the cause by bringing together mothers of Union and Confederate soldiers and promoting a Mothers Day holiday.Jarviss work inspired another 19th-century woman, Julia Ward Howe. In 1870 Howe published her Mothers Day Proclamation(宣言), which viewed the day n
31、ot as appreciation of mothers by their children but as an opportunity for women to exercise their collective power for peace. Howe started holding annual Mothers Day celebrations in Boston, her hometown, but after about a decade she stopped footing the bill and the tradition faded away.It was Jarvis
32、s daughter Anna who succeeded in getting Mothers Day recognized as a national holiday. After her mother died, in May 1905, Anna started holding yearly ceremony on the anniversary(周年纪念日)and conducting a tireless PR campaign to have the day made a holiday. In 1908 she succeeded in enlisting the suppor
33、t of John Wanamaker, the Philadelphia department store magnate(产业大亨)and advertising pioneer, and by 1912 West Virginia and a few other states had adopted Mothers Day. Two years later, President Woodrow Wilson signed a resolution declaring the second Sunday in May a national holiday.It wasnt long, th
34、ough, before whatever ideals the day was supposed to celebrate were buried under an amount of greeting cards and candy. By the 1920s Anna Jarvis was campaigning against the holiday she had been instrumental in creating. I wanted it to be a day of emotionalism, not profit, she said.28. The first para
35、graph suggests that .A. mothers didnt get enough appreciationB. Mothers Day was invented by HallmarkC. young people returned to their mothers housesD. Greeks and Romans were the first to celebrate Mothers Day29. Who plays the most important role in creating Mothers Day?A. Ann Jarvis. B. Julia Ward H
36、owe. C. Woodrow Wilson. D. Anna Jarvis.30. Why did Anna Jarvis object to Mothers Day at last?A. Because it was an emotional day.B. Because the festival was not profitable.C. Because the celebrations went against the original spirit.D. Because the day was buried under greeting cards and candy.31. Whi
37、ch of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. The Objection to Mothers Day.B. The Argument on Celebrating Mothers Day.C. The Story Behind the Creation of Mothers Day.D. Different Forms of Celebrations on Mothers Day.DMrs. Strickland did not talk much, but she had a pleasant gift for
38、 keeping the conversation general. And when there was a pause she threw in just the right remark to set it going once more.Why do nice women marry dull men?Because intelligent men wont marry nice women.Mrs. Strickland had the gift of sympathy.There was another thing I liked in Mrs. Strickland. She m
39、anaged her surroundings with elegance(优雅). Her flat was always neat and cheerful with flowers. The meals in the little dining room were pleasant; the table looked nice; the food was well cooked. It was impossible not to see that Mrs. Strickland was an excellent housekeeper. And you felt sure that sh
40、e was an admirable mother. There were photographs in the drawing room of her son and daughter. The son-his name was Robert-was a boy of sixteen at Rugby. He had his mothers fine eyes. He looked clean, healthy, and normal.I dont know that hes very clever, she said one day, when I was looking at the p
41、hotograph, but I know hes good. He has a charming character.The daughter was fourteen. Her hair, thick and dark like her mothers, fell over her shoulders, and she had the same kindly expression and untroubled eyes.They both look like you, I said.Yes, I think they arc more like me than their father.W
42、hy have you never let me meet him? I asked.Would you like to? she smiled and her smile was really very sweet.You know, hes not at all literary, she said. He has no interest in literature.Hes on the Stock Exchange(证券交易所), and hes a typical broker(经纪人). I think hed bore you to death.Does he bore you?
43、I asked.You see, I happen to be his wife. Im very fond of him. She smiled to cover her shyness, and her eyes grew tender.He doesnt pretend to be a talent. He doesnt even make much money on the Stock Exchange. But hes awfully good and kind.I think I should like him very much.Ill ask you to dine with
44、us quietly some time, but mind, you come at your own risk; dont blame me if you have a very dull evening.32. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Mrs. Strickland is a very good housekeeper.B. Her daughter looks more like her than her husband.C. Her son, clever or not, has a pleasant char
45、acter.D. Mrs. Strickland doesnt love her husband because of his dullness.33. What does the sentence I think hed bore you to death in paragraph 13 imply?A. Mrs. Strickland doesnt think her husband is a dull man.B. It must be boring for the guest to talk with Mr. Strickland because of different intere
46、sts.C. Mrs. Strickland fears that her husband will make the guest die.D. The guest will finally find Mr. Strickland is a humorous host.34. Which is the closest meaning to the underlined word awfully?A. Personally. B. Gradually. C. Extremely. D. Eventually.35. What does the author think of Mrs. Stric
47、kland in this passage?A. Elegant and attractive. B. Dull and unconfident.C. Beautiful and unlucky. D. Bitter and foolish.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。During a job interview, your body language will have already given people their first impression of you before a word
48、 has even been spoken. The interviewers will not only pay attention to what you say during the interview, but also to how you say it! 36 37 Body language shows your serious attitude toward that interview. Then after the introduction you will usually be directed to take a seat. Choose a place from wh
49、ere you can clearly see all the interviewers.During a job interview, try to keep a posture(姿势)that shows you are interested and relaxed. Sit up straight in your chair. What to do with your hands? 38 From these positions its also easy to support your words with hand gestures.Then it is important to l
50、ook at all the interviewers. When one of them explains something or asks a question, keep looking at this person. 39 When answering, you should look first at the person who asked the question and take turns to look at other interviewers as well.All in all, body language will decide first if it click
51、s, and sometimes all it takes is just a few seconds. Everybody uses body language, but it takes place mostly at a subconscious(潜意识的)level. 40 A. Being more aware of your body language can increase your chances of getting the job.B. This shows that you are listening.C. Always wear a smile from the be
52、ginning of the interview.D. It is better to put them on your lap or on the armrests of your chair.E. It is important to look directly into the eyes of interviewers.F. Here are some advice on your body language during a job interview.G. Remember to arrive in time for a job interview.第三部分语言知识运用(共15小题；
53、每小题1分，满分15分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。In China, square dancing is an exercise routine performed to music in squares or parks. Recent years have 41 the growing popularity of square dancing among elderly people in China, 42 it provides them with a good platform to 43 and make
54、new friends in their ordinary lives. Although the practice has roots in both ancient and modem Chinese history, today the Chinese hold 44 views towards it. Some people, the young in particular, argue that it has disturbed their peaceful lives.As for 45 citizens, square dancing is relatively easy to
55、learn compared to traditional 46 and thus win their 47 . Moreover, practicing square dancing doesnt need special equipment. All it needs are open ground and loudspeakers. 48 , it can be found across the country. 49 , many young people have showed their dissatisfaction. They think that square dancing
56、 50 too much space in their neighborhood and disturbs their life. In fact, it is the noise 51 square dancing that young people 52 most.Therefore, concessions(让步)should be made by both 53 so that they can live in 54 with each other.People taking part in square dancing are expected to dance in areas f
57、ar away from residential communities(居民区), while the young are called on to show more 55 of square dancing. They will also become old and one day may be one of the dancers they dislike now.In addition, the government should spare more suitable areas where the elderly can do their favorite activities
58、.41. A. provedB. witnessedC. developedD. advanced42. A. sinceB. onceC. untilD. though43. A. relaxB. retireC. reactD. recover44. A. uniqueB. generalC. differentD. wrong45. A. localB. honestC. responsibleD. senior46. A. customsB. dancesC. approachesD. entertainments47. A. pleasureB. celebrationC. enco
59、uragementD. love48. A. As a resultB. For exampleC. In other wordsD. In particular49. A. ThoughB. ThereforeC. HoweverD. Otherwise50. A. takes offB. takes upC. makes upD. keeps up51. A. withB. intoC. againstD. by52. A. doubtB. searchC. regretD. dislike53. A. positionsB. partiesC. situationsD. hands54.
60、 A. connectionB. hopeC. harmonyD. independence55. A. toleranceB. expectationC. spiritD. service第II卷(非选择题，共65分)第四部分：语法填空(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。Strength of sisterhoodIts been six years since the first Frozen movie 56 (become) a worldwide hit. A sequel(续集)was inevitable(不可
61、避免的)-no one could let it go.On Nov 22, Frozen 2 hit cinemas around the world. The film broke box office records 57 a $ 350 million worldwide debut(首映). Frozen 2 became Disneys highest-grossing(票房最高的)animated feature yet, 58 (break) the record set by Frozen.Frozens unusual twists(转折)are 59 make it sp
62、ecial. It drops the prince-princess romance in favor of girl power. The prince is just a sidekick(次要角色). Different from princesses like Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, 60 wait around for a prince to save them, Elsa doesnt need a prince to rescue her. She is her own savior(救星). But the two sisters ha
63、ve different personalities. Anna is confident and bright-eyed 61 Elsa is a loner. Perhaps inevitably, they grow apart. In the end, though, their strong love as sisters brings them back together. 62 (like) most Disney animations(动画片), the story lacks a proper villain(反派). The main villain is Elsas ic
64、y powers. Elsas powers represent her 63 (sad) at not being able to fit in.While Elsa wants to learn about her power, Frozens biggest message is about self-acceptance. Its illustrated(说明)by the theme song, Let It Go. Its 64 (compose) Kristen Anderson-Lopez said that it should encourage people to forg
65、et fear and 65 (ashamed). Be yourself and be powerful! she added.第五部分：单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。请将答案的完整形式写在答题卷上相应题号的横线上。66. Only when everyone o the social rules can the society function well.67. Now I am interested in English lessons because my
66、 teacher takes a totally new and inspiring a to teaching English.68. China will enhance cooperation with the international community over the b against the novel coronavirus in an open, transparent and responsible manner.69. It is said that the new minister has been on trial because of political c .
67、70. U , he lost his first prize in the English competition, which made him feel disappointed.71. Can you telephone me at your (方便)to arrange a meeting?72. In the 1950s the Chinese government introduced (简化的)Chinese characters and now they have widespread use in Chinas mainland.73. The twins cant be
68、(区分)from each other, who look completely the same.74. After ten years separation, the daughter had a great change in her appearance. Her mother glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of (认识).75. The film Titanic became an enormous critical and (商业的)success, winning eleven Academy Awards,
69、including Best Picture.第六部分：短语填空(共10小题；每小题1分满分10分)根据句意从方框中所给的短语中选出最符合句意的选项，并用其适当形式填空，请将答案写在答题卡相应题号的横线上，每个短语只能使用一次。有两个是多余的选项。76. what many people might assume, evidence shows that sharks seldom attack humans.77. their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain.78. Nowadays you can buy some came
70、ras that can your wrist, ear, bike helmet and eyeglasses.79. He worked hard for 3 years and all the money he had borrowed.80. Chinese medical teams experienced doctors have been sent to other countries as a gesture of lending a helping hand when the world is in trouble.81. After many years without p
71、romotion, Jim thought he the job and then resigned(辞职).82. We illnesses more easily when under stress, so we shouldnt be too worried about problems in our life.83. It was lucky that he in time, otherwise I couldnt have met the deadline.84. Even in a situation against you, you are supposed to try not
72、 to let negative thoughts .85. As had been expected, he and wept when he heard the news that his wife was dead.第七部分：书面表达(共两节，满分30分)第一节 微写作(满分15分)请根据下面的写作要点和要求写一篇100字左右的作文。写作要点1.英语是世界上使用最广泛的语言之一，是许多国家的官方语言。2.纵观历史，英语已经经历了巨大的变化。可以肯定的是这一变化过程还将会持续下去。3.学习英语的好处(不少于二点)。写作要点1.词数100左右：2.注意表达连贯，不要逐字翻译；3.不必写标题。 第二节应用文写作(满分15分)假定你是苏华，是一名交换生，暑期在伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展。请你写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括：1.写信目的：2.个人优势；3.能做的事情。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.结束语己为你写好。参考词汇：美术馆glleryDear Sir, Yours,Su Hua