1、甘肃省会宁县第一中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题（考试时间：100分钟 满分：120分）注意事项：本试卷共120分,共12 页。考试结束后,将答题卡交回。 注意事项： 1. 答题前,考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚,将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。 2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑字迹的签字笔书写,字体工整,笔迹清楚。 3. 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答,超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。 4. 保持卡面清洁,不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱,不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部 分 阅读理解（共两节,满分40分）第
2、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。AMarch brings the start of more pleasant temperatures around the world. Here are four of the best places to visit in March as you consider your travel list:Buenos AiresBuenos Aires is just entering fall in March, and you can expect warm days
3、and cool nights with a high of 26C and a low of 18C. Buenos Aires has welcomed many people from other countries over the past 150 years and is one of the most diverse (多样化的) cities in Latin America. This means not only are you likely to hear different languages here, but youll also see the influence
4、 these different race groups have had on the local food.ChicagoCome in March! Highs of 7C are welcomed with open arms after a long Chicago winter. On March 22 and 23, the Good Food Festival, the Midwests most important local food show, will feature（特色是） more than 150 kinds of food, beer and wine.Phi
5、lippinesThings are starting to really heat up in the Philippines in March. It is a very popular time for travel with a high of 32C and a low of 25C, especially during Holy Week, before Easter. The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands, making it an excellent place for beach hopping.Savan
6、nah, GeorgiaIf you are looking for a warmer city to celebrate St. Patricks Day, Savannah, Georgia can get up to 20C in March. Savannahs parade is the second largest in the United States and the third largest in the world. Performances arent only on March 17. They start at the beginning of the month.
7、1. What can visitors do on the Good Food Festival?A. Give a show. B. Enjoy different food.C. Make tasty dishes D. Watch games about beer and wine.2. What do we know about the Philippines in March?A.It is neither too cold nor too hot there. B.It is a good place for skating. C. It has many different r
8、ace groups. D. It has the most travelers after Easter.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce four places to visit in March.B. To tell the history of four cities.C. To give some geography knowledge.D. To offer some tips on travelling abroad.BA powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Indonesi
9、a caused a tsunami (海啸) and swept houses away in two cities on September 28, 2018.The death toll（伤亡人数）in the earthquake and the tsunami reached 2,073. The quake and the tsunami also left 10,679 people injured, with 680 people still missing. The number of people taking shelter in tents kept growing.
10、Bodies were still being removed from the worst affected areas, where it is estimated that over 1,000 people could still be buried.Among the victims, 1, 663 were from Palu city, the hardest-hit in the twin disasters, Most of the victims were found in Palu and they were hit by tsunami, particularly in
11、 the coastal areas, said Sutopo Purow Nugroho, a National Disaster Mitigation (减轻) Agency spokesman. The remaining deaths were reported in the nearby districts. Communications with the earthquake-stricken region were cut off, and rescue efforts were being hampered by darkness.Later, assistance (援助)
12、was being provided by local governments and non-governmental organizations, and work on restoring the power supply was ongoing. The European Union, as well as 10 countries, including the United States, Australia and China, have offered assistance. Rescuers are focusing on repairing roads, ports, air
13、ports, telecommunication services, fuel supplies and power, hoping to bring peoples life back on track. Indonesia is a bad place for earthquakes because of its location in the Ring of Fire. A massive magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck off western Indonesia in December 2004. The quake caused a tsunami t
14、hat killed 230, 00 people in a dozen countries.4. The numbers listed in Paragraph 2 are used to_.A. explain the influence on the people aliveB. Describe the power of the big earthquakeC. Tell the exact numbers of people who diedD .show the great damage caused by the disasters5. The underlined word h
15、ampered in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_.A. attacked B. ignored C. blocked D. devoted6. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Many more people died in the quake than in the tsunami.B. International assistance was provided to help the victims.C. The earthquake and the tsunami happened at
16、the same time. D. The rescue work was carried out immediately the earthquake happened.7. According to the text, the magnitude 9.1 earthquake_.A. shook many countriesB. caused a tsunami in IndonesiaC. made lots of people missingD. happened in the year 2004 CChange is a natural part of language develo
17、pment. The words you like to use are probably a little different from those that your grandparents used when they were young. A study carried out by a British company found that the use of e-mail has had a bad influence on the standard of written English. According to the research, computer users to
18、day are too busy to hit the “shift” buttons on their keyboards e-mails are often written in lower case, that is to say, with no capital letters (大写字母) for names or the beginning of sentences. Spelling mistakes are generally accepted even in formal e-mails. And nouns are often used as verbs (e.g. Ple
19、ase bookmark this site).With the development of the Internet, e-mail and mobile phone messages, a new language has developed within just a few years we call it Weblish. The latest Oxford English Dictionary has included many new words showing the changes in our communication culture.While some langua
20、ge experts are concerned about the future of English and want to do something, John Simpson, chief editor of the dictionary says,“The standards may be different now but it has certainly encouraged writing and communication, which means a faster development of language change. There are a large numbe
21、r of words that either come from the Internet or have been given new meanings by the Internet.” 8. According to the research, people often write e-mails in lower case to _.A. save time B. show kindness C. make fun D. be different 9. The second paragraph mainly tells us _.A. the mistakes found in Eng
22、lish e-mailsB. the reason why people use e-mailsC. the changes in English used in e-mailsD. the side effects of the use of e-mail10.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Spelling mistakes are not allowed in todays e-mails.B. The Internet develops new words as well as new meaning
23、s to some old words.C. Weblish is only used in e-mails.D. We cannot find Weblish in a dictionary at present.11. According to the passage, John Simpson probably agrees that _. A. the use of e-mail stops the development of languageB. mistakes in e-mails are very important to EnglishC. the Internet has
24、 brought great changes to EnglishD. everyone should learn to write e-mails in WeblishDWho needs friends? According to most psychologists (心理学家), we all do, especially nowadays when so many other aspects (方面) of modern life are changing. It seems that having friends keeps us both healthy and happy.Th
25、e number of TV series about groups of friends shows just how important friendship is to us. Psychologist Dorothy Rowe says that many of us now turn to our friends, instead of our families, for advice, comfort and security (安全感). One woman named Rebecca she interviewed even told her that if she had g
26、ot to choose between her husband and her friend, she would choose her friend.Since our friends mean so much to us, it is not surprising that the happiest marriages are also friendships. “Once the romantic（浪漫的）stage of a relationship has passed, it is friendship that holds people together,” says Rowe
27、. 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 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
28、a friend things that youd never tell a partner”, says one woman she interviewed. For men, friendship is usually based on doing things together 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
29、bike, fishing or watching football, but they dont often share their feelings.Although many women find their relationships with a husband 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
30、 a close friend and can even find the breakup of a close friend as painful as the end of a marriage.12. What did Rebecca think about friendship?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 familie
31、s.13. Some couples look for friends outside their relationships because .A. they dont get what they need from their partners.B. they are not fairly treated by their partners.C. they are encouraged by their partners.D.they think their friends are more romantic.14. What is the main difference between
32、mens and womens friendships?A. Women often do things together.B. Men seldom talk about their feelings.C. Women often talk about business with friends.D. Men often talk to their friends about work and family.15. When a friendship ends, some women may .A. turn to their husband for comfort.B. share fee
33、lings with their partners.C. treat their partners as friends.D.feel as upset as when a marriage ends.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。Most people understand the importance of having a healthy body. Many people, however, dont see the value of mental（精神的 ）health. Having
34、good mental health can make life more enjoyable. It can also bring better physical health. 16 .Exercise your body. When experiencing pressure, your brain produces hormones（荷尔蒙）that tell the body to prepare to respond the threat. 17 One good way is to try different activities to find one you enjoy. G
35、ood activities include yoga, walking, dancing, and sports that help get your heart pumping.Eat well. Proper eating habits and diet can also help reduce stress. Do keep the following tips in mind: Limit your caffeine and alcohol. 18 More than one or two glasses of alcohol per day can make it harder t
36、o deal with stress. Besides, dont overeat and avoid using food as a way to deal with stress.19 In times of difficulty, focus on qualities that can help you get through lifes challenges. You might say to yourself I do not know what will happen, but I do know that I have overcome events in the past. I
37、 trust my ability to handle whatever comes my way. Recognizing what you value about yourself will remind you of your worth.Practice self-awareness. Be mindful of your own emotional responses to outside events. 20 Many people find it helpful, for example, to take a couple of deep breaths, or count to
38、 ten before reacting. Think about what you are feeling without judgment. Doing this allows you the space to react in a way that is more thoughtful.A. Focus on your strengths.B. Too much of either of these can increase anxiety.C. Mental health is far more important than physical health.D. Exercise an
39、d physical activity can relax your tense（紧张的）muscles.E. Take time to think about your reactions to difficult situations.F. To help reduce stress, get 6-8 hours of restful sleep each night.G. You can take care of your mental health in the following ways.第二部分 语言知识运用 （共两节,满分45分） 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,
40、满分30分） 阅读下面的短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Our lovely neighbors have a beautiful St Francis statue (雕像) by the gate on the side of their house. Ive always loved to 21 at it whenever I look out of the kitchen window. The other day I noticed it wasnt there! I 22 where it had gone! I hoped it
41、 was just moved and not stolen! I told Milan about its 23 and he said he would ask the 24 the next time he saw them. Yesterday he 25 Mrs “Neighbor” and mentioned the missing statue to her. He told her how much we loved it and hoped it hadnt been 26 !She said that she had just moved it to the backyar
42、d 27 would bring it back right away! “Oh”, said Milan, “Were just glad its 28 !” That evening we went out to sit in our garden and 29 that the statue was back in its old 30 ! Oh sweet neighbor! You are so kind and 31 ! The next day we were out in the garden again planting 32 , and realized that we h
43、ad too many. We actually couldnt 33 where to put them all! I had to leave before we 34 what to do with them. On my way out, I met Mrs “Neighbour” and 35 her for moving the statue back! But she said that the spot 36 the statue lay was too bare(光秃秃的). There were no flowers. 37 an idea went on in my he
44、ad. I thought of the remaining flowers. She could have them, and she was sure to be 38 . Now St. Francis 39 among beautiful flowers. I look out of my kitchen window again now and smile! The statue is 40 more beautiful to me now. 21. A. laugh B. point C. look D. aim22. A. wondered B. ignored C. doubt
45、ed D. knew23. A. view B. disappearance C. information D. quality24. A. teenagers B. officials C. neighbours D. partners 25. A. calmed down B. came across C. added up D. turned to26. A. stolen B. suffered C. recognized D. concerned 27. A. for B.or C. so D. and28. A. peaceful B. safe C. useless D. act
46、ive29. A. heard B. expressed C. noticed D. settled30. A. apartment B. street C. block D. place 31. A. considerate B. cool C. energetic D. thankful32. A. trees B. vegetables C. flowers D. grasses33. A. find out B. figure out C. come up D.make sure 34. A. decided B. preferred C. asked D. commanded 35.
47、 A. calmed B. thanked C. disliked D. praised36. A. which B.what C. how D.where37. A. Gradually B. Honestly C. Suddenly D. Exactly38. A. upset B. grateful C. disappointed D. unexpected39. A. sits B. plays C. moves D. works40. A. ever B. then C. just D. even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
48、的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Many people think the novel coronavirus(新冠病毒) will 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 weather 42 (stop) the spread of the virus.An official of the WHO Health Emergencies Progr
49、am stated that 43 present there is no clear evidence 44 (suggest) 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
50、) in the summertime like other typical flu virus. A professor 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 ma
51、y worsen 49 (great) in Southern Hemisphere regions(南半球地区) as 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
52、 measures 50 (be) much more practical and effective.” 第三部分 写作 （共两节,满分35分） 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题l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：在错的词下画一横线,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。Of all
53、 my teachers, Ms. Zhang is the one I admire most. She is friendly and easy-going lady whom treats her work very seriously. We have learned a lot of from her. In her class, we listen so careful that we never miss any important points. With her well-organized or creative teaching practice, she has hel
54、ped us make great progresses. She is not only patience in her teaching but also helpful in our daily life. Whenever we face difficulties, she encourage us not to give up. She once said to us, “Nothing was impossible to a willing heart.” Ms. Zhang is a great teacher and a great person who is always t
55、here for his students.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）初中的生活精彩纷呈,回首过去你是否感到充实和快乐?展望未来你是否对高中生活充满期待?请结合以下提示谈谈你的感悟。提示: 1.初中阶段你有哪些收获;2.初中阶段你有哪些遗憾或未实现的愿望;3.你对未来的高中生活有哪些计划或打算。要求: 1.120词左右,首句已给出,不计入总词数;2.字迹工整,语言流畅,表达准确,逻辑清晰。The life of my junior high school is coming to an end._ 英 语 答 案第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题
56、2分，满分30分）1-3BAA 4-7 DCBD 8-11 ADBC 12-15 CABD第二节 七选五 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 16-20GDBAE第二部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 21-25CABCB 26-30 ADBCD 31-35ACDAB 36-40 DCBAD 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 41.goes 42. to stop 43.at 44. suggesting 45.conditions 46. itself 47. who 48. a 49. grea
57、tly 50. is 第三部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分） 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题l分，满分10分） 第一处：is后加a第二处：whomwho第三处：去掉a lot 后的of第四处：carefulcarefully第五处：orand第六处：progressesprogress第七处：patiencepatient第八处：encourageencourages第九处：wasis第十处：hisher第二节 书面表达（满分25分）The life of my junior high school is coming to an end. In this period, Ive gai
58、ned confidence and happiness. With the help of our teachers, Ive learned how to be a good person as well as plenty of knowledge. Ive also made some good friends,who often helped me with my study and life. However,because I was busy with my schoolwork, I couldnt keep on reading. Once in a while, I fe
59、lt so upset and anxious that I quarreled with my parents.In senior high school,first of all, I make up my mind to study hard, so that I am admitted into a key university. In addition, Ill try to make good use of time and spend more free time reading books. Meanwhile, Ill get on well with my parents. I firmly hold the belief that only by working hard will I have a good future.