1、浙江省A9协作体2021-2022学年高一上学期期中联考英语试题第卷第一部分：听力（略）第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分52.5分）第一节：（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。ACultural and Exotic Vacations Company has collected an impressive series of vacations to faraway places that offer unique cultural experiences as well as exciting sightseeing o
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6、enture Down UnderC. Tanzania Safari D. Shopping Tour of Hong Kong23. According to the passage, which of the following can be experienced? A. Enjoy a great afternoon at the ballet in Moscow B. Go diving on the tour of Hong KongC. Take walking tours and feeding birds D. Have a graceful tea time in a h
7、otelBEarly in the morning, I saw my six-year-old son fighting with. my azalea （杜鹃花） bush. By the time I got outside, hed broken it. “Can I take this to school today? ” he asked. With a wave of my hand, I sent him off. I turned my back so he wouldnt see the tears gathering in my eyes. I loved that az
8、alea bush.I spent most of the day washing and drying clothes. As I finished hanging up the last of my husbands shirts, I hurriedly drove to the school to pick up Jonathan.By the time I arrived, the teacher took me aside. “I want to talk to you about Jonathan, ” she said. I prepared myself for the wo
9、rst. Nothing would have surprised me. “Did you know Jonathan brought flowers to school today? ” she asked. I nodded, thinking about my favorite bush and trying to hide the hurt in my eyes.“Let me tell you about yesterday, ” the teacher insisted, “See that little girl? ” I watched the bright-eyed chi
10、ld laugh and point to a colorful picture on the wall. I nodded.“Well, yesterday she was almost crazy. Her mother and father are going through a divorce. I watched that little girl bury her face in her hands and say loud enough for the class to hear, Nobody loves me. I did all I could to comfort her,
11、 but it only seemed to make matters worse. ”“Today your son walked straight over to that child. I watched him hand her some pretty pink flowers and whisper, I love you. ”I felt my heart swell with pride for what my son had done. I smiled at the teacher. “ Thank you, ” I said, reaching for Jonathan h
12、and, “youve made my day. ”24. How did the author feel in the morning?A. anxious B. happy C. sad D. moved25. What was the author expecting when the teacher took her aside?A. The teacher would give her a surprise.B. The teacher would return her flowers.C. The teacher would tell the story of the little
13、 girl.D. The teacher would say something unpleasant about Jonathan.26. Why did Jonathan pick the flowers?A. Because he wanted to make the girl feel being loved.B. Because he loved azalea bush.C. Because he fell in love with the girl.D. Because the teacher asked him to do so.27. What did the author m
14、ean by saying “Youve made my day” ?A. Jonathans behavior made her day busy.B. She was thankful to the teacher.C. What Jonathan did made her happy.D. She had an anxious day because of Jonathan.CAfter months of expectation and secrecy, the official mascot（吉祥物）of the 2022 Winter Olympic Gamesa giant pa
15、nda-inspired cartoon character made its first public debut with cheers at Beijings Shougang Ice Hockey Arena.The panda is named “Bing Dwen Dwen” in Chinese. Bing means “ice” in Chinese, while Dwen Dwen suggests “health and cleverness” characteristics also shared by pandas.Pandas are perhaps the most
16、 recognized animal species in China, organizers said “Pandas combine Chinas traditional culture and its modem appearance together with winter sports elements in a fascinating image that shows our great expectations for the Games and shows that we welcome the world. ” said Beijing Mayor Chen Jining,
17、who also serves as an executive president on the organizing committee.“I have already seen the mascot and from what Ive seen its a wonderful choice, ” IOC President Thomas Bach said before introducing the character. “The mascot really takes in the best elements and characteristics of China and the C
18、hinese people. It will be a great ambassador （大使） for the country and the 24th Winter Olympics. ”The ring of light surrounding the mascots face is suggestive office and snow tracks, as well as the flowing “ribbons” of the National Speed Skating Oval. The oval is one of two new competition sites in d
19、owntown Beijing expected to become a landmark of the Games, according to its chief designer Cao Xue.The introduction of the mascots marks the key point of a journey that began in August 2018, when Beijing organizers started a global design competition for the mascots. A total of 5,816 designs were r
20、eceived from 35 countries, and were reviewed by Chinese and international experts in a comprehensive evaluation and selection process.The new mascot will serve as spirited symbol of the Games that will take place in the three zones of downtown Beijing, the suburban district of Yanging and co-host ci
21、ty Zhangjiakou in surrounding Hebei province.28. What does the underlined word “debut” in paragraph1 mean?A. Design B. AttentionC. Appearance D. Understanding29. What does the mascot panda mean?A. health and strength B. modern appearanceC. traditional culture D. expectation and welcome30. Whats para
22、graph 6 mainly about?A. The origin of the mascot imageB. The introduction to the mascot designerC. The hard work behind the mascot designD. The hidden meaning of the mascot image31. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. The Mascot of the 24th Winter Olympic GamesB. A Historical Moment of the
23、Winter Olympic GamesC. Comments on the Mascot of the 24th Winter OlympicsD. A Spirited Symbol of the Winter Olympic GamesDHave you ever made eye contact with a robot? It can be a very strange experience. Scientists even have a name for the feeling: the “uncanny valley. ”Now, researchers at the Istit
24、uto Italiano di Tecnologia（IIT）in Italy have found that it is more than just a feeling. They ran an experiment that showed how a robots gaze（注视）can make people think they are socially interacting with a human being. That experience can slow a persons ability to make decisions.The team asked 40 peopl
25、e to play a video game of “chicken. ” In the game, each player has to decide whether to allow a car to drive straight toward another car or to turn to avoid a crash. The people were playing against a human-like robot sitting across from them.During breaks in the game, players had to look at the robo
26、t. Sometimes the robot would look back and other times it would look away. As the interactions happened, the scientists collected data on behavior and brain activity.“Our results show that, actually, the human brain treats the robot gaze as a social signal, and that signal influences the way were ma
27、king decisions, on the way we use in the game and also on our reactions, ” Wykowska said.The findings could be useful in helping to decide where and how human-like robots might be placed in the future.32. What does “it” mean in paragraph 2?A. Making eye contact with a robot B. A strange valleyC. The
28、 research on robots D. A robots experience33. According to the research. which of the following sentence is correct.A. Robots were designed to make decisions to avoid a crash.B. 40 people were asked to play against each other.C. Players were not allowed to look at the robot during breaks.D. Robot ga
29、ze could affect peoples decision making abilities.34. Whats the text mainly about?A. How to make eye contact with a robot B. The effects of robots gaze on human brainC. The future development of the robot D. A recent research on human brains35. Where can you find this passage?A. Newspaper B. A book
30、review C. A science magazine D. A novel第二节：（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5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 make up riddles（谜语）Riddles are fun to ask and solve. It is a pride to ask a riddle that no one has ever heard before. If you are looking to find such a riddle, it is better to create a r
31、iddle yourself. 36 Decide on your subject.While sitting to write a riddle, you have to think of the subject first. 37 . It is just the concept where your answer lies. For example, if your answer is onion, your subject is an object or a vegetable. 38 You would have seen riddles of three to four words
32、 along with those that are long sentences. So, you have to decide the length of your riddle beforehand. Only after this, you can form a riddle that fits in your imagination. You can keep your riddles short or long. However, the listeners should be able to follow the context without any difficulties.
33、Start with the answer. 39 For example, let us consider that you are about to ask a riddle whose answer is an onion. Once you know this answer, you can think of the possible ways of forming a puzzle on your own.Analyse your answer.Once you have chosen your answer, you have to brainstorm the possible
34、characteristics（特征）of it. 40 So you can collect the facts like the ability of ice to melt during heating and its freezing chillness. Once you know these facts about your answer, you can add them to your question of the riddle.A. Read some existing riddles.B. Find the length of your riddle.C. The sub
35、ject does not mean anything complicated（复杂的）.D. You can find these riddles online and through apps or movies.E. For example, let us imagine that your answer for the riddle is ice.F. In this article, let us discuss the process of creating one yourself in brief.G. Knowing the answer before forming the
36、 question is important in riddle creation.第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Grandpa was still quite a gardener at eighty-six so I always watched for his spring flowers. I was especially 41 that year because I was creating my own yard and 42 to get G
37、randpas advice.However, right after the first rush of roses that spring, Grandpa had a stroke（中风）. It 43 him without speech and with no movement 44 his left side of the body. But his 45 were expressivelaughing at my mistakes, showing 46 for his inability to care for himself.As the 47 passed, I watch
38、ed the growing flowers with Grandpas ayes 48 I gave him a garden report, he listened, holding my hand 49 with the strength and calm he had always had. But he could not 50 my questions. Grandpas illness held him 51 the spring and on, week by week, through summer. As I watched in the garden, I came to
39、 see Grandpas garden 52 his life. He was a hard worker who 53 the law of the harvest. But along with his hard work, Grandpa knew how to enjoy each season, each change.In July, Grandpa was 54 . At the end of August, Grandpa 55 , which made us in deep sorrow. As we were 56 flowers from the flower shop
40、 for Grandpas funeral（葬礼）, I silently left for Grandpas garden. I cut the 57 flowers and made one more 58 for the funeral. Friends and family all 59 to see Grandpas beautiful flowers there, feeling how much Grandpa would have liked that.The October after Grandpas death, I planted many flowers; each
41、was a comfort to me, a love sent to Grandpa, a 60 of spring.41. A. suriprised B. interested C. frightened D. annoyed42. A. refused B. pretended C. hoped D. pretend43. A. left B. attracted C. checked D. allowed44. A. of B. in C. at D. on45. A. eyes B. hands C. brains D. legs46. A. joy B. pride C. pai
42、n D. excitement47. A. minutes B. hours C. months D. years48. A. Each time B. Next time C. Some time D. Most time49. A. tiredly B. firmly C. sadly D. excitedly50. A. raise B. find C. answer D. remember51. A. across B. through C. in D. among52. A. mirrored B. confused C. failed D. recognized53. A. rev
43、ised B. read C. preferred D. understood54. A. better B. worse C. stronger D. calmer55. A. passed away B. gave away C. took away D. ran away56. A. selling B. planting C. choosing D. cutting57. A. smallest B. tallest C. biggest D. prettiest58. A. argument B. amusement C. arrangement D. amazement59. A.
44、 suffered B. feared C. shouted D. smiled60. A. song B. topic C. hope D. letter第卷第二节：（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）“Ive always been really loving travelling and sharing those pictures 61 others, ” said Namita. But as a yoga（瑜伽）teacher, it was 62 （extreme）difficult for her to travel on her own money. She decid
45、ed 63 （join）in a travel race called “realize your dream”.“They asked us to show our love for travel 64 I sent them a picture of me jumping off a waterfall in Mauritius. ” she said. The 65 （amaze）picture won her a spot and after a round of interviews, she became one of the winners 66 entered the fina
46、ls. Her prize was a 12-day dream vacation to Bolivia. “I 67 （attract）by Bolivias beauty at that time, ” she said, “All too often, I do believe seeing springs, salt flats and lakes of different colors is 68 unforgettable experience. ”This chance encouraged her to start her blog to record some of her
47、exciting 69 （trip）. Now she is living her dream life. travelling throughout the world and teaching yoga. “Winning the travel race made me feel 70 （confidence）about following what I love most, ” she said.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分25分）第一节：（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）71. 我的导师建议我报名参加一门高级文学课程。（recommend）_72. 我想留下一个好的第一印象。（imp
48、ression）_73. 正是在他的帮助下我的英语口语提升了不少。（强调句）_74. 事实上，对他而言要得到一份适合的工作是一个巨大的挑战。（challenge n. ）_75. 他觉得很难集中精力于学习，因为他沉迷于网络游戏。（it 作形式宾语）_第二节：（满分15分）假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Eric询问你进入高中后的学习和生活情况。请用英语给他写一封回信，主要内容包括：1. 学校印象；2. 校园活动；3. 学习情况。注意：1. 词数80左右。2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_浙江省A9协作体2021-2022学年高一上学期期中联考英语试题答案一、听力（略）第二节阅读21-23 BCD
49、 24-27CDAC 28-31CDCA 32-35ADBC 36-40 FCBGE第三部分完形填空41-45BCADA 46-50 CCABC 51-55 BADBA 56-60 CDCDC第卷61. with 62 extremely 63 to join 64. and 65. amazing66. that 67. Was attracted68. an 69 trips 70. confident 第四节写作第一节71. My adviser recommended that I should sign up for an advanced literature course.72. I want to make a good first impression.73. It was with his help that I have improved my Spoken English a lot.74. Actually, it is a big challenge for him to get a suitable job.75. He found it difficult to concentrate on his Study because he was addicted to the online games 第二节（略）
