1、山西省朔州市怀仁县大地学校2019-2020学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题注意:本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分,共150分,考试时间120分钟。第I卷(选择题)第一部分 听力(共20题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)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.Where does the conversation most probably take place?AAt a h
2、otel. BIn an office. COn the phone.2.Why didnt the man visit the Great Wall?AHe was ill. BHe had no time. C. He didnt know the way to it.3.Whats the woman going to do?A. Shes going to gain some weight. B. Shes going to lose some weight.C. Shes going to put on some weight.4. What wont the woman do fo
3、r her mothers birthday?ABuy a cake. BDo the cooking. C. She will have a day off.5. What happens to the man?A. He is chosen to be the best student in the class.B. He wins the first place in the final exam. C. He wins the first in the l00-metre run.第二节(共15小题;每小题15分,满分225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
4、给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。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至8题。6.When are they going to meet?A Wednesday morning. BFriday. CWednesday evening.7.What most probably is the woman?A. She is a film star. B. She is a musician. C. She is a football player.8. What ar
5、e they going to do?A. They are going to see a film. B. They are going to have dinner together. C. They are going to enjoy a concert.听第7段材料,回答第9至11题。9. When will the party take place?A. On May 2nd. B. On May 3rd. C. On May 4th.10. What will take place at the party?A. Some famous singers will sing som
6、e songs. B. Some students will attend the speech contest. C. Some writers and actors will come.11. Who organizes the party?A. The Students Union. B. Some writers and actors. C. Some teachers.听第8段材料,回答第12至14题。12. What is the woman doing?A. She is warning the man to drive slowly and carefully.B. She i
7、s talking with the man about her driving experience.C. She is learning to drive.13. Whats the result of the dialogue?A. The policeman will punish David. B. Nobody sees him, so he drives away.C. He stops in front of the traffic lights.14. Where does the dialogue take place?A. In a park. B. In a shop.
8、 C. In the street听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。15.Whatdoesthewomanlikedoing?A.Goingtothefolkconcert. B.Goingtothetheatre. C.Goingtothecinema.16.WhatdoesSamlikedoing?A.Traveling. B.Watchingfootball. C.Swimming.17.Whatwillthespeakersdotomorrow? A.Theyaregoingtowatchfootballgames. B.Theyaregoingtohaveachatagain.C.T
9、heyaregoingtoanexhibition.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18.HowoftendidMr.Greywalkfromthestationtohisoffice?A.Never. B.Seldom. C. Always19.Whydidhewalkfromthestationtohisoffice?A.Tosavemoney. B.Tobuysomethingnecessary. C.Tohavesomeexercise. 20.Whichofthefollowingstatementsmaybetrue?A.ThestrangeronceaskedMr.Greyf
10、ormoney. B.ThestrangerandMr.Greykneweachotherverywell.C.ThestrangerwasgoingtogiveMr.Greyhismoneyback.第二部分:阅读理解(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,从每题所给的四个选项A,B,C,D中,选出最佳选项。ATour itinerary(日程安排)Day 1: On arrival at the airport or railway station, you will be met by our guide and transferred to t
11、he hotel you stay at. The rest of the day can be spent at leisure.Day 2: Mutianyu Great Wall, Underground Palace, Dingling. We pick up travelers from the hotel before 8: 00 a m, and then drive to Mutianyu Great Wall. It is known for its beautiful surroundings. If you want to reach the highest point,
12、 cable car is a good choice. Well end the visit at about 11:00, and before having traditional Chinese lunch(11: 30), travelers can have a short visit of Jade Carving Factory. It not only has the excellent skills, but also mixes many traditional Chinese cultures in the jade carving. After having lunc
13、h, well drive to the Ming Tombs(Dingling)-the Chinese imperial tombs with a history of more than 400 years.Day 3: Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven&Summer Palace-Our tour guide will pick you up between 8: 00 a. m. and 8: 30 a m. Our tour starts at Tiananmen Square with its monuments, and then you w
14、ill have a chance to visit the Temple of Heaven. After having traditional Chinese lunch (40 minutes), enjoy a short visit to the Summer Palace. After that, you will have a chance to enjoy traditional Chinese silk arts.Special features:1 Photo the digital pictures for the tour group and mail to the t
15、ourists2 Only English-speaking travelers in our coach(大客车)3 Well-trained English-speaking tour guideService package includes:1 Pick-up service2 Entrance tickets3 English-speaking tour guideBefore you come to China, compare a couple of agencies and you ll know the difference of our tour. We really ap
16、preciate it if you think about China Tour Guide and we are looking forward to sharing a wonderful time with you.Payments:The tour doesnt need the pre-payment. Three or more people, ten percent discount(折扣). The payment charge can be settled directly with the local guide in cash when you arrive. Both
17、 RMB and hard currency are acceptable. $58 per adult, $ 28 per child.Contact:For your tour request or more information, please contact our tour adviser.E-mail:tourTel:(86)010-66708306Office hours: 9:00 a.m. -6:00 p m. Monday-FridayAddr: Tongzhou Road, Beijing21. The purpose of the passage is to_.A.
18、attract more English-speaking travelerB. tell the readers the long history of BeijingC. call on people to invest in BeijingD. introduce Beijing to foreigners22. If a couple and their child wan go on the tour, how much will they pay? A. $129.6B. $314.C. $122.4.D. $174.23. If you want more information
19、, you can do all the following EXCET_.A. e-mailing the tour adviser of the agencyB. calling the travel agency on MondayC. going to the travel agency in personD. calling the tour adviser at 9, 00 a. m. at weekends BNo matter which place you decide to visit in Spain, youll find a beautiful beach waiti
20、ng just for you. These popular beaches can meet the needs of people from all walks of life.Cala de Algaiarens, MinoreaWith soft golden sand and clear water, this beach is perfect for snorkeling (浅滩潜水) and visiting underwater caves. The beach belongs to a local man, so tourists have to pay a small en
21、try fee. The waves here can sometimes be huge so the beach isnt safe for kids.Cala Tarida, IbizaBesides the big music festivals and the exciting nightlife, Ibiza is home to some of the most beautiful beaches; one of them is Cala Tarida. Just relax on the white sand or go swimming in clear water. It
22、is an ideal location to spend a sunny day if you are in Ibiza.Beach of La Concha, San SebastianIt has been called the best city beach not just in Spain, but also in Europe. Its so popular during the holidays that tourists have to struggle to get some space. Even though the beach is a 10- minute walk
23、 from the city, the white sand and the amazing clear waters do make the city a new world.Sotavento, Canary IslandsAs an ideal choice for travelers, Sotavento offers 17 miles of white sandy beach. It is blessed with strong water and winds, making it a paradise (天堂) for surfers and kite flyers. The be
24、ach also hosts the popular World Kite Surf Championship every August.24Why are kids advised not to visit Cala de Algaiarens?ABecause the beach is too crowded. BBecause the sand there is too hot.CBecause the beach is a private one. DBecause the waves are powerful sometimes.25What can visitors do in C
25、ala Tarida?AThey can enjoy a music festival.BThey can go snorkeling.CThey can go surfing.DThey can fly kites.26What makes Sotavento special according to the text?AIts perfect for people to fly kites. BIt covers a distance of 17 miles.CThe beach is open only in August.DThe waves are huge and dangerou
26、s.27Which one is the best beach in Europe?ACala de Algaiarens BCala TaridaCBeach of La ConchaDSotavento C My challenge for you is this: to read a book for 15minutes every single day for a month.Let me explain a bit, by telling you where the challenge came from. I have many things in common with my d
27、ad, like music taste and sense of humor, but sadly reading isnt one of them. I can happily spend a whole day with a book, but my dad cant read a book for longer than about 5 minutes. He reads emails, websites and papers for work, but not books. Hes busy, so I think sitting down to read for just 15mi
28、nutes a day is a good way to relax and to introduce him to reading.My dad is not the only person who avoids books. I know lots of people would rather relax on their computers or in front of the TV. Everyone is different and has their own interests, but I think there are lots of benefits to reading,
29、which screenbased activities dont have.Firstly, its better for your eyes. Looking at screens can be very stressful for your eye muscles, and clearly you should avoid looking at screens for an hour before bed, to get a good nights sleepOne thing I personally love reading, is being transported to anot
30、her worldI often forget the time or things around me! Reading is a great way to switch off before you go to bed, because you think more about the world of the book, rather than the real world, so you can truly relax. I know you can be transported to a different world in a film or a TV show, but I th
31、ink books do it betterI also enjoy hearing what people are doing and finding out what they think. Reading gives me the chance to get to know hundreds of new people! It also teaches you to see things from other peoples point of view, and understand other peoples decisions or opinions. With a book, yo
32、u can hear everything a character is thinking or feelingyou really can be inside someone elses head!So give it a go! Take 15 minutes when you are waking up, going to bed, eating lunch, or having a coffee. If you read a lot, why not try 15 minutes of an English book, or pass the challenge on to someo
33、ne else? Good luck, and happy reading!28The author mentions his father in the text to show Ahis father is busy Breading is importantChis father likes reading Dmany people have no habit of reading29The author writes the text mainly basing on Ahis personal experience Bsome scientific experimentsChis f
34、athers personal advice Dknowledge from books30The underlined word it in Paragraph 5 refers to Ahelping readers sleep wellBmaking readers feel relaxedCtransporting readers to a different worldDreminding readers of the real world31What is the authors attitude to reading?ANegative BUncertain CSupportiv
35、eDDoubtful DOne popular view of Vincent Van Gogh is that his mental health problems gave him some of his artistic genius(天才)But a new exhibition in Amsterdams Van Gogh Museum in the Netherlands argues that this was not the caseThe exhibition questions whether depression helped the Dutch artist,who s
36、hot himself in a cornfield in Paris in 1890Using written documents and a gun that was found by a farmer in 1960 in that same cornfield,experts argue that,far from inspiring his art,Van Goghs illness actually stopped him working for long periods,and that he heroically fought against its uncreative ef
37、fectsThe image of Van Gogh as a “mad genius” arguably comes from his own artIn his Self-Portrait With a Bandaged Ear(1889),he focuses on the wound he gave himself when he cut off his left ear with a razor blade(剃须刀片)in December 1888According to Jonathan Jones,the UK newspaper The Guardians art write
38、r,this is a portrait of an artist both hurt and “liberated by madness”Similarly,the finding by American biographers Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith that Van Gogh was shot by someone else is challenged in the exhibitionThe museum displays the gun he probably used in his suicide(自杀).Other eviden
39、ce in the exhibition,including his last works of art that give away his dark thoughts,backs up the belief that Van Gogh died by suicide“Van Gogh was not successful during his own lifetime”This is the idea that many people have about the famous artistbut is it true? It depends on how you see “Success
40、”For example,in March 1890,a few months before his death,10 of his works were on display at an important exhibition in ParisCritics had also started to praise himJJIsaacson wrote in September 1889 that he was a pioneer,a lonely fighter in the dark night,and the generations to come should brand his n
41、ame upon their memories:Vincent Van GoghHe probably didnt know how right he was32What does the underlined phrase “the case” in Paragraph 1 refer to?AThat Van Goghs illness stopped him workingBThat Van Goghs illness contributed to his achievementsCThat Van Gogh had a gift for painting.DThat Van Gogh
42、had no mental health problems33How do people know that Van Gogh was a “mad genius” according to the text?AFrom the new exhibition BFrom the newspaper The GuardianCFrom Van Goghs paintingDFrom two American biographers34What can we infer from JJIsaacsons assessment?AVan Gogh was actually successfulBVa
43、n Goghs name will be forgottenCVan Gogh didnt know Isaacson was rightDVan Gogh was the greatest painter in history 35Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AAn introduction to Van Gogh BA new exhibition about Van Goghs worksCVan Goghs unsuccessful life DNew findings about Van Gogh
44、第二节 (共5小题,每小题3分,满分15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。Dry ice is carbon dioxide in frozen form, with a temperature of about -78.30C. 36 Instead, when dry ice melts, it turns into a gas. So when you see dry ice smoking, its frozen carbon dioxide melting into its gaseous state. Dry ice is a p
45、opular matter in science experiments and for a good reason. It creates projects that look cool.Experiment: Healthy Dry Ice Yogurt Popsicles(冰棍)This dry ice experiment is a simple project, but its certainly wonderful. 37 Even kids as young as five will at least appreciate the observations. It should
46、take you about 10 minutes or less to have a frozen treat to enjoy.Materialsone large block of dry icelarge spoon or tube-shaped piece of metalfour popsicle sticksone cup of your favorite juicetall glass filled with waterDirectionsUse the large spoon or tube-shaped piece of metal to make a popsicle-s
47、haped hole in the middle of the block of dry ice. You can set the ice on a towel on your counter to do this work. 38 Add a popsicle stick to the middle of the space so that when you pour in the liquid, it will freeze around the Popsicle stick. 39 After several minutes, remove the Popsicle from the b
48、lock of dry ice and dip it into a tall glass of water. Do this to warm up the Popsicle just a bit first. 40 You are sure to succeed!A. Prepare all the necessary materials.B. Otherwise, it will lie too cold to enjoy.C. It has appealed to a wide range of audiences.D. Unlike regular ice, dry ice doesnt
49、 melt into a liquid.E. Keep in mind that its okay if its not exactly popsicle-shaped.F. The number of experiments you can perform using dry ice is endless.G. Hold the popsicle stick in place and wait a few minutes for your popsicle to harden. 第三部分 语言知识运用第一节 完型填空(共20小题,每小题2分,满分40分)I remember when my
50、husband started coaching the basketball team at a local high school in Richmond, California. He had a(n) 41 for sports and loved working with kids. Sitting in the stands during the first game, I cried 42 joy as I watched him interact with the students. He seemed to 43 .On the car ride home, we both
51、realized that he has a gift for 44 .Not just on the 45 ,but also in the classroom. He 46 a well-paid job in finance, and went back to school to 47 his teaching certification. He landed a job teaching 8th grade US history to the amazing kids at Helms Middle School in San Pablo, California. He had fou
52、nd his occupation. Little did I know that I would be in the 48 ,too.My husband knows that I work for a software company that does stuff with 3D printing and that we get free tickets to Maker Faire(创客节),but thats usually the extent of his interest in my profession. So I was 49 when he asked me to be
53、a(n) 50 speaker in his class that first year. 51 I was planning my first lesson for his students, I asked myself, “What should I do? How do I integrate(融入) 52 ,modeling and 3D printing into 8th grade US history?”I 53 my friends from Make magazine, read the local teacher blogs and thought I was 54 to
54、 go. But a 55 thing happened during my first lesson: I kind of failed. The end result, 56 ,was better than I ever 57 .At the end of the class, I asked the students how they felt about what 58 had just learned. They raised their hands and 59 answers and sought me out to more questions. When the bell
55、rang, they thanked me for my 60 .41Asign Bexcuse Cplan Dpassion42Awith Bunder Cbeside Dupon43Aapologize Bshine Cforget Dquit44Aresearching Bteaching Ccomposing Dwriting45Atheory Bsubject Ccourt Dride46Aleft Bheard Coffered Ddesired47Aenjoy Bexchange Cadopt Dobtain48Astudio Bstadium Cclassroom Doffic
56、e49Afrightened Bsurprised Cprepared Dsatisfied50Aguest Bstrange Cfortunate Dsmart51AUnless BThough CUntil DWhile52Adistance Bspirit Cdesign Dshelter53Aconsulted Bmentioned Cunderstood Dblamed54Afortunate Bready Cnervous Dsorry55Abasic Bmeaningful Cgreat Dfunny56Amoreover Bbesides Ctherefore Dhowever
57、57Aexpected Bconfirmed Cdisturbed Dappreciated58AI Bshe Cthey Dhe59Aput out Bturned out Cshouted out Dfigured out60Aconfidence Bpractice Cenergy Dtime第II卷(非选择题,满分50分)第二节 语法填空(共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空(不多于3个单词),并将答案填在答题卡标号为61-70的相应位置上。Have you ever ask
58、ed yourself why children go to school? You will 61 (probable) say that they go to school to learn languages, mathematics, history, science and some other knowledge. That is quite true,62 why do they learn these things?We send our children to school in order 63 (prepare) them for the time when they r
59、eally grow up and will have to work for 64 (they)Nearly everything they study at school has some practical use in their life. But is that 65 only reason why they go to school? There is more in education 66 just learning facts. We go to school to learn how to learn, so that when we have left school w
60、e can continue to learn.A man 67 really knows how to learn will always be 68 (succeed),because when he has to do something new, he will not only be able to do it well himself, but he will also be able to teach others how to do it in the 69 (good) way. The person with poor education, on the other han
61、d, either finds himself unable to do something new, or just 70 (do) it badly. The main purpose of schools is not to teach those subjects, but to teach pupils the way to learn.第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10处,每处1分,满分10分)下面短文共有10处错误。每句最多两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加,删除或修改。1.增加:缺词处加,并在下面写出该词。2.删除:多余的词用划掉。3.修改:错词下面
62、划一横线,并在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。John went shopping in a store, and he forgot to bring a bag. So he buys a shopping bag. After arriving home, it occurred him that he could make a bag by using his old trousers. Several hours earlier, he made himself a very nice bag. His mo
63、ther was amazing at what he had done. Avoiding spending money unnecessarily is a way of saving. And making a good use of things is an approach to protect the environment. Whats more, it is helpful for you to improve the ability to make things by hands. It not only brings us pleasure but reduce waste
64、 around us.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华,你的英国笔友Amy来信说她每逢重要考试都会倍感焦虑。请你给她回一封信,内容主要包括:1. 表示理解并给予安慰;2. 提出具体建议(对考试持正确的态度,考前保证充足的睡眠,多做户外活动来放松身心)。注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;Dear Amy, _ _ _Yours sincerely,Li Hua怀仁一中2019-2020学年第一学期高一年级期末考试英语试题参考答案听力(每小题1.5分,满分30分)1-20 CABCA BBABC AAACC BCCCA阅读理解及七选五(每小题3分,共60分)
65、21-23 AAD 24-27 DAAC 28-31 DACC 32-35 BCAD 36-40 DCEGB完型填空(每小题2分,共40分)41-45 DABBC 46-50 ADCBA 51-55 DCABD 56-60 DACCD语法填空(每小题1.5分,共15分)61 probably 62 but 63 to prepare 64 themselves 65 the 66 than 67 who/that 68 successful 69 best 70 does 短文改错(每小题1分,共10分)1. andbut 2. buysbought 3.在him前加to 4. earlier
66、later 5. amazingamazed6. a去掉 7. protectprotecting 8. youus 9. handshand 10. reducereduces书面表达(共25分)One possible version:Dear Amy,Im sorry to hear that you feel rather nervous whenever youre taking any important exam. Most of us have such bad times, so dont worry too much about it. Id like to offer y
67、ou some useful tips. First, its important to have a right attitude towards exams. They help you check how you are getting along with your studies, so the results are not the most important. If you study hard and make careful plans for every exam, you can be more confident. Second, getting enough sleep can make you energetic so that you can perform well in an exam. Therefore, you should not stay up too late. Finally, you can do some outdoor exercises to keep yourself relaxed before an exam. I hope you will find my suggestions helpful. Yours,Li Hua