1、甘肃省会宁县第一中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题试卷满分 120 分 考试时间 100 分钟第一部分：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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AHere are some music festivals that you might be interested in.BoogieTallarook, VIC(2628 March)Boogie is definitely kid-friendly, but with a few rules. Kids are welcome, b
2、ut need to be fully supervised（监管） at all times and out of the licensed area by 10 pm. Kids under 8 years old are admitted for free. Kids between 8 and16 get in cheaper. There are some activities for kids and a great kid-friendly area.Splendour in the GrassByron Bay, NSW(2426 July)Look, Splendour ca
3、n be pretty crazy, so if you and your kids are out of practice with handling festivals and the stress they can sometimes bring, maybe you should try starting smaller. But if you feel like you can do it, then your kids are welcome to hit Splendour with you. The usual rules apply youll need to have th
4、em with you at all times if they are under 16 and they cant go into bars. If the child is under 11, then they will get in for free.The Gum BallHunter Valley, NSW(2224 April)We didnt originally include the Gum Ball because they took last year off and we wanted to make sure they were definitely return
5、ing. Not because we have anything against them. On the contrary, they are one event that manages to balance brilliant music and a family-friendly vibe.Bellingen TurtlefestBellingen(30 September2 October)Great music for a great cause! Bellingen Turtlefest has been set up to raise funds and awareness
6、for the critically endangered Bellinger River Snapping Turtle, while giving families a chance to enjoy some great music at the same time. Theres a kidzone, sideshows, workshops and markets, but also an education center and some guest speakers so that the kids (and you) can learn a thing or two while
7、 youre at the event.1. If a 10-year-old goes to Boogie, he/she_.A. cannot find a great kid-friendly area there B. must leave the licensed area by 11 pmC. must stay with an adult all the time D. doesnt have to pay for admission2. Which of the following festivals failed to be included in the beginning
8、?A. The Gum Ball B. Splendour in the GrassC. Boogie D. Bellingen Turtlefest3. What do the festivals have in common?A. Theyre all held in the summertime. B. Theyre all free for kids under 11.C. Theyre all concerned with wildlife. D. Theyre are suitable for the whole family.BWolf Warrior 2, a movie th
9、at made box office history in China in 2017, tells the story of how the Chinese government successfully rescues overseas Chinese citizens in Africa.At the end of the film, there is one line that stands out: “When you meet with danger in a foreign land, do not give up! Please remember, at your back s
10、tands a strong motherland.”The movie sends the message that overseas Chinese will always receive timely help from China. But in the future, some headstrong(任性的) citizens will not get this help for free, Peoples Daily reported.On March 26, the Ministry of Foreign Affaires (MFA) worked out a draft for
11、 regulations on consular (领事的) protection and assistance, the Xinhua News Agency reported. The draft says that those who insist on travelling to dangerous places without considering warnings given by the MFA will not be able to take advantage of free rescue services. For example, the MFA recently re
12、lease a travel advisory (安全提醒) saying that Chinese citizens should avoid travelling to Maldives. Chinese who travel there and run into trouble may still ask for aid from the Chinese Embassy. But they will have to cover the cost of their rescue later.In fact, this is a common international practice,
13、Peoples Daily said. Countries like the US, the UK and Canada have similar regulations. According to the MFA, over 130 million Chinese mainlanders travelled overseas in 2017. The MFA issued over1000 travel advisories to advise Chinese citizens of the risks they may face when travelling.4Why does the
14、author quote a line from Wolf Warrior 2 ?ATo explain what the movie is about.BTo describe the feelings after watching the movie.CTo stress that China will help every Chinese person.DTo prove how strong China is.5Who usually gives warnings about travelling abroad?APeoples Daily BThe MFA CXinhua News
15、AgencyDTravel agencies.6The draft suggests that _.AChinese people cant travel to foreign placesBFree rescue services have come to an endCChinese who travel to Maldives will run into troubleDPeople will not get free help if they ignore the MFAs warnings7If the regulation is put into practice, we can
16、infer that _.AChina will be the first country in the world to do soBPeople may have second thoughts about travelling to dangerous placesCThe number of people who can travel overseas will be less than 130 millionDOnly rich people will be able to afford to travel overseasCWho needs friends? According
17、to most psychologists, we all do, especially nowadays when so many other aspects of modern life are changing. It seems that having friends keeps us both healthy and happy.The number of TV series about groups of friends shows just how important friendship is to us. Psychologist Dorothy Rowe says that
18、 many of us now turn to our friends, instead of our families, for advice, comfort and security. One woman named Rebecca she interviewed even told her that if she had got to choose between her husband and her friend, she would choose her friend.Since our friends mean so much to us, it is not surprisi
19、ng that the happiest marriages are also friendships. “Once the romantic stage of a relationship has passed, it is friendship that holds people together,” says Rowe. If the couple do not make some change, they will either get tired of each other and break up or stay together and seek friendship with
20、others.But is friendship equally important to women and men? According to author Rhonda Pritchard, women are more likely than men to have close friends. “You tell a friend things that youd never tell a partner”, says one woman she interviewed. For men, friendship is usually based on doing things tog
21、ether rather than the private conversations that are typical of women friend. Men share time and activities like building a fence or a business, running, riding a bike, fishing or watching football, but they dont often share their feelings.Although many women find their relationships with a husband
22、or boyfriend is not enough, many men say that their partner is their best friend. Even women who are very happily married are likely to become very unhappy without a close friend and can even find the breakup of a close friend as painful as the end of a marriage.8. What did Rebecca think about frien
23、dship?A. Families are reliable forever. B. One neednt have too many friends.C. Her friend means more to her than her husband. D. Friends are as important as families.9. Some couples look for friends outside their relationships because .A. they dont get what they need from their partners. B. they are
24、 not fairly treated by their partners.C. they are encouraged by their partners.D.they think their friends are more romantic.10. What is the main difference between mens and womens friendships?A. Women often do things together. B. Men seldom talk about their feelings.C. Women often talk about busines
25、s with friends. D. Men often talk to their friends about work and family.11. When a friendship ends, some women may .A. turn to their husband for comfort. B. share feelings with their partners.C. treat their partners as friends. D. feel as upset as when a marriage ends.DBuying books on the Internet
26、is a great way to save time and money. Online bookstores offer new books and used books that can save you lots of money. They are far better compared to traditional bookstores as they offer much more kinds of books. Another advantage of shopping online is that you can also read the book reviews as w
27、ell as readers reviews to get an idea whether the book is worth buying. Online bookstores offer great discounts to regular customers, which is a big attraction for book lovers.For book lovers, the most important thing is to get books on time. Therefore, you need to find a reliable online bookstore t
28、hat will be able to provide fast deliveries.Here are some tips to use when you are choosing an online bookstore. Some online bookstores are popular for fiction books; some are for non-fiction books or novels, etc. Understanding their specialization will help you get the right kind of book in time. C
29、heck whether you will buy the books from a third party seller or directly from the website. Although he online bookstore could be reputable, third party sellers advertised on its site may not have a good reputation. Never jump at stores that offer super cheap prices, as books sold at such low prices
30、 could be in very bad condition.Most of the popular online bookstores offer useful tools. One tool is a wish list tool on the website. You can change the list of books you wish to buy in the future. The bookstore will know what you want and will e-mail you immediately when the book of your choice is
31、 available.12How can a reader buy a worthy book when shopping online?ABy comparing the service.BBy asking for discounts.CBy reading online reviews.DBy asking booksellers for advice.13What do online book lovers care about most?AThe speed of deliveries.BThe author of books.CThe prices of books.DThe co
32、ndition of books.14What is the third paragraph mainly about?AHow to choose a reliable online bookstore.BHow to avoid buying books in bad condition online.CHow to understand the specialization of an online bookstore.DHow to advertise on the website to get a good reputation.15The wish list tool can he
33、lp readers _.Alearn about the number of the booksBget to know more reliable booksellersCpay for their books more quickly Dbuy their favorite books in time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。选项中有两项是多余选项。As a child grows up，you may wonder how you can teach him to become a respectful adul
34、t. 16 A child who learns to respect not only learns to receive respect from others in kind，but also learns to respect himself. Show him respect.This is the best way to teach your child how to respect others. Listen to your child attentively and he will learn to listen to you，understanding how import
35、ant this is in communication.17The more you say “please” and “thank you” to your child, the more likely he will learn to use them. Politeness then becomes a normal part of any conversation. Agree to disagree18. Explain your decision so that he will understand you and expect respectful responses. Dis
36、agreeing with you doesnt necessarily mean disobedience.Control your impulse(冲动) to overreact.When a situation arises，stay calm and keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct behavior. 19Praise，praise，praise!So much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it that his a
37、ccomplishments are not celebrated enough. 20A. Try to remember that a child wont always agree with you.B. Respectful behavior is always accompanied by bad behavior as a child.C. If he sees you lose your temper, he is more likely to respond that way in future.D. Respect is necessary for a meaningful
38、and successful life.E. A child may act as he pleases, and he will live a happy life.F. Seeing a child exhibit respectful behavior, make sure he knows how proud you are of him.G. Teach manners by using polite requests and responses.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节；满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选
39、项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。If you have strong arms and feet, patience and a good temper, you might 21 a good waiter. You must start, 22 , not in the restaurant, but in the kitchen, helping the chef, to learn how each dish is 23 .From this first step, you may enter the restaurant 24 a commis (厨助). But you wo
40、nt be 25 to serve the customers yet. They will only let you do the bottomed jobs, 26 the tables and carrying the plates. But all the time you must watch and learn with 27 .Later you may become chef de rang (a waiter in charge of a number of tables). You may even become a head waiter 28 , if you have
41、 the right sort of personality and you are not 29 of hard work.When Carlo Bianchi first arrived in London, he spoke only two words of English - please and Hello. He 30 to get a job helping in the kitchen of a restaurant, and he spent what little 31 time he had learning English. He was a good worker
42、and soon they 32 him a job in the restaurant as a waiter.Every night, Carlo 33 to go home exhausted, but never too 34 to study the language for half an hour before going to sleep. And no matter how tired or ill he felt, he always wore a 35 for his customers. They liked him, and people came and asked
43、 to be 36 by Carlo.Now, twenty-five years later, Carlo is in 37 of six restaurants, and he 38 to open a seventh shortly. So friends, in this world success never comes overnight. Start from the 39 and make progress step by step with enough patience and 40 chances will fall upon you.21.A.make B.create
44、 C.replace D.choose22. A.otherwise B.therefore C.thus D.however23.A.commented B.tasted C.prepared D.chosen24. A.as B.for C.with D.to25. A.forced B.allowed C.banned D.urged26. A.moving B.laying C.pushing D.placing27. A.curiosity B.kindness C.patience D.interest28. A.simply B.specially C.exactly D.eve
45、ntually29. A.afraid B.ashamed C.fond D.typical30.A.managed B.attempted C.predicted D.expected31.A.tight B.useful C.spare D.busy32.A.threw B.found C.sent D.donated33.A.used B.promised C.regretted D.remembered34.A.depressed B.excited C.worried D.tired35.A.smile B.face C.color D.surprise36.A.served B.a
46、pproved C.praised D.treated37.A.favor B.need C.possession D.support38.A.hesitates B.schedules C.hurries D.fails39.A.easiest B.slowest C.simplest D.lowest40.A.after all B.in time C.In a word D.above all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个适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。Many people think the novel coronavirus wil
47、l disappear as the temperature 41 (go) up. However, whether it will or not is still uncertain. Experts have warned that it is unwise to bet on the hot weather 42 (stop) the spread of the virus.An official of the WHO Health Emergencies Program stated that 43 present there is no clear evidence 44 (sug
48、gest) COVID-19 will disappear in the summer. “We still have no idea how the virus will behave and spread in different climatic 45 (condition),” said the official, warning against the prediction that the virus would just disappear by 46 (it) in the summertime like other typical flu virus. A professor
49、 from Harvard University disagrees with those 47 believe that changes in weather will make 48 difference in how the virus spreads. “COVID-19 has now been documented around the world. If the virus is anything like a typical flu virus, it may worsen 49 (great) in Southern Hemisphere regions(南半球地区) as
50、the seasons change,” Another professor from Peking University also has the opinion that although warmer temperatures disadvantage virus spread, people shouldnt count on it. “compared with the unreliable theories, taking personal protective measures 50 (be) much more practical and effective.”第三部分 写作（
51、共二节，满分35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一下作文。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：把多余的词作斜线（）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；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。The other day，I was praising by my teacher at the class meetingHe says
52、 before the whole class that only if we put our heart into our lessons could we make a great progressHe also said I had set a good example to all of my classmate, and that I had memorized all the words of Unit 1 as if I was not good at EnglishHe also added that anyone should learn from meHeard what
53、the teacher said，I was more than glad and my heart beat wildAt the same time，I made my mind to study harderFrom my own experience，Ive learned that several words of praise can makes a great difference .第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，上周日你不慎在操场丢失了一个书包，里面有学生证、钱包等物品。你的外教Mr.Smith捡到后上交了学校。请你用英语给他写一封感谢信，内容包括：1. 写信的目的
54、；2. 描述事情的经过；3. 再次表达感谢。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_ _ 高一第二学期期中考试英语答案阅读 1-3: CAD 4-7:CBDB 8-11:CABD 12-15:CAAD七选五 16-20:DGACF完型21-25:ADCAB 26-30:BCDAA 31-35:CBADA 36-40:ACBDB语法填空41.goes 42. to stop 43.at 44. suggesting 45.conditions 46. itself 47. who 48. a 49. greatly 50. is 改错1.praised 2says sa
55、id 3.删掉a4.classmates 5.as ifeven if 6.anyoneeveryone7.HeardHearing 8.wildwildly 9.makes后加up10.makesmake作文Dear Mr.Smith, Im Li Hua, a student from Class One, Grade One. Im writing to thank you for returning my schoolbag.Last Sunday, I left my schoolbag on the playground owing to my carelessness. I wa
56、s worried because my students ID card, wallet and some documents were all in it, which were very important to me. Just as I was at a loss,I was informed that my schoolbag was at the schools Lost and Found and it was you who had found my schoolbag. My excitement was truly beyond description at that moment.Please accept my sincere thanks for your help.Yours sincerely, Li Hua