1、江苏省江阴二中、要塞中学等四校2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题本试卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟第一部分听力(共两节,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。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。1Who is the man possibly talking to?AA doctor. BA teacher. CHis mother.2What do we know about Sam?AHis sister
2、 will leave for New York.BHis sister will leave for Los Angeles.CHe will leave New York.3What is the woman going to do?ARewrite the paper. BThrow the paper away.C. Read the paper again.4Why does the woman thank the man?A. He lent her some money.B. He gave her a fivepound bill.C. He returned her mone
3、y found.5Where does this conversation probably take place?AAt an airport.BAt a railway station. CAt a department store.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至8题。6Whom do you think the woman was
4、angry with?AThe man.BThe repairman.CThe shopkeeper.7Why couldnt the woman find the repair shop?AShe missed the right turn.BThe man gave her the wrong directions. CShe was a bad driver.8Why did the man tell her to turn to these television repairmen?AThe shop was easy to find.BOne of the repairmen was
5、 his friend.CThey did good work and the price was reasonable.听第7段材料,回答第9至11题。9Whats the relationship between the man and the woman?AThey are teacher and student. B They are friends.C. They are mother and son.10What does the woman ask the man to do?ALook for a new apartment.BFind a job to earn 200 a
6、month.CShare an apartment with one or two roommates.11How much does the woman want to spend on rent?A. Less than 200 a month. B. Somewhere about 200 a month. C. A little more than 200 a month.听第8段材料,回答第12至14题。12What is the woman good at?ASwimming. BRunning. CPlaying.13How old was she when she became
7、 famous?AShe was twenty.BShe was thirteen.CShe was fifteen.14What can we learn about the woman from the dialogue?AShe took part in one of the Olympic Games.BShe still swims for international competitions.CShe used to swim thirty five miles every week.听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。15What had gone wrong in their h
8、ouse?ATheir washing machine.BThe electricity.CThe lights.16Who was Mr Smith?AA repairman.BThe womans husband.CThe womans new neighbor.17Why did the man think it would cost him dearly?ABecause he wanted to buy a car.BBecause he didnt have a good job.CBecause their car needed repairing.听第10段材料,回答第18至2
9、0题。18What were the students going to do?AThey were going to read their articles before a video camera.BThey were going to read news on TV.CThey were going to celebrate the writers sisters birthday.19Why was the writer so nervous?AHe had never stood before a video camera.BHe had never read his own ar
10、ticle before a video camera.CThis camera was different from the one he had once faced.20What was the writers feelings to his class teacher?ANervous. BAfraid. CThankful.第二部分 阅读理解(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 50 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、和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 AA breathtaking trick pot
11、entially left over from our ancestors(祖先) might be found in usthe ability to sense oxygen through our skin.Amphibians, animals such as frogs that can live both on land and in water, have long been known to be able to breathe through their skin. In fact, the first known lungless frog that breathes on
12、ly through its skin was discovered recently in the rivers of Borneo.Now the same oxygen sensors found in frog skins and in the lungs of mammals (哺乳动物) have unexpectedly been discovered in the skin of mice.“No one had ever looked,” explained Randall Johnson, a biologist researcher.Mice and frogs are
13、quite distant relatives(亲戚), so the fact they have these molecules (分子) in common in their skin suggests they might well be found in the skin of other mammals, such as humans.“We have no reason to think that they are not in the skin of people too,” Johnson said.These molecules not only detect oxygen
14、, but help increase levels of important red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. Normal mice breathing in air that is 10 percent oxygena dangerously low level similar to conditions at the top of Mount Everest, and about half that of air at sea level. However, mice that had the oxygen sen
15、sor HIF-1a genetically removed from their skin failed to produce this hormone (荷尔蒙) even after hours of such low oxygen.These findings, if they hold true in humans, suggest one could raise the level of oxygen circulating inside the body. This could help treat lung diseases and disorders,such as anem
16、ia (贫血症) without injecting drugs, which make up a multibillion-dollar market, Johnson said.Athletes also often try to get more oxygen delivered to their muscles in order to improve their performance. They often do this by training at high altitudes or in low-oxygen tents. The new study suggests they
17、 might want to expose their skin as well as breathing in low-oxygen air to improve their performance. “Its hard to say what exactly might be done, howevertheres a lot we dont know yet,”Johnson explainedThe scientists detailed their findings in the April 18 issue of the journal Cell.21. Which of the
18、following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Johnson believes that there are also oxygen sensors in human skin.B. People have to surf the Internet to read detailed findings.C. It has been proved that these findings help treat lung diseases.D. It has long been expected oxygen sensors exis
19、t in mices skin. 22. One of the functions of the molecules mentioned above is _. A. carrying oxygen around the body B. improving athletes performanceC. detecting oxygen D. increasing level of oxygen 23. What does the underlined word circulating in paragraph 8 most probably mean?A balancingB growing
20、C. moving D. gathering24. What is Johnsons attitude to the application of the findings to the athletes training?A. Negative B. Doubting C. Positive D. Hesitating BTo learn to think is to learn to question. Those who dont question never truly think for themselves. These are simple rules that have gov
21、erned the advancement of science and human thought since the beginning of time. Advancements are made when thinkers question theories(理论) and introduce new ones. Unfortunately, it is often the great and respected thinkers who end up slowing the progress of human thought. Aristotle was a brilliant ph
22、ilosopher whose theories explained much of the natural world, often incorrectly. He was so respected by the scientific community that even 1,200 years after his death, scientists were still trying to build upon his mistakes rather than correct them!Brilliant minds can intimidate upandcoming thinkers
23、 who are not confident of their abilities. They often believe they are not as good as the minds of giants such as Aristotle, leading many to accept current ideas instead of questioning them.I, like many thinkers of the past, once believed in my mental weakness. I was certain that my parents, my teac
24、hersadults in generalwere always right. They were like a textbook to me; I didnt question what was written on those pages. I respected them, and accepted whatever they told me. But that attitude soon changed. My minds independence was first developed in the classroom.A stern, 65yearold elementarysch
25、ool science teacher once told me that light is a type of wave. I confidently went through years of school believing that light is a wave. One day,however, I heard the German exchange student mention that light could be made up of particles(粒子). As the others laughed at his statement, I started to qu
26、estion my beliefs.Maybe the teachers and textbooks hadnt given me the whole story. I went to the library, did some research and learned of the lightasawave versus lightasaparticle debate. I read about Einsteins discovery of the dual nature of light and learned the facts of a paradox(悖论) that puzzles
27、 the worlds greatest thinkers to this day. Light behaves as both a particle and a wave, it is both at once. I realized I had gone through life accepting only half of the story as the whole truth.Each new year brought more new facts, and I formulated even more questions. I found myself in the library
28、 after school, trying to find my own answers to gain a more complete understanding of what I thought I already knew. I discovered that my parents and teachers are good tools in my quest for knowledge, but they are never the final word. Even textbooks can be challenged. I learned to question my sourc
29、es, I learned to be a thinker. I once believed that everything I learned at home and at school was certain, but I have now discovered to reexamine when necessary.Questions are said to be the path to knowledge and truth, and I plan to continue questioning. How many things do we know for sure today th
30、at we will question in the future? At this moment, I know that our sun will burn for another five billion years, and I know nothing can escape the gravity of a black hole. This knowledge, however, may change in the next 20 yearsmaybe even in the next two. The one thing we can control now is our open
31、ness to discovery. Questions are the tools of open minds, and open minds are the key to intellectual advancement.25. In the first paragraph, Aristotle is taken as an example to show that _.Ahe is the greatest and respected philosopher of all timeBhuge influence of great thinkers may stop human thoug
32、ht from developingCadvancements are made when thinkers question theoriesDgreat thinkers often make mistakes and then correct them26. What does the underlined word “intimidate” in Paragraph 2 mean?AFrighten. BEncourage. CStrengthen. DPersuade.27. The author began to question his previous beliefs beca
33、use _.Awhat he learned from textbooks before turned out to be wrongBhe was inspired by the different ideas from an exchange studentChe was laughed at by other students for his unacceptable statementDhe was not satisfied with his life and desperate to achieve success28. According to the passage, the
34、author _.Alooks down upon great thinkers all the timeBnever doubts what he has learned in the textbookCalways throws himself into the laboratoryDis determined to be a thinker and questioner29. We can conclude from the last paragraph that _.Athe author is not quite sure about his futureBwe human bein
35、gs dont dare to predict futureCthe theory of black holes will change in two yearsDquestioning is necessary to promote advancement CIm one of seven children. My three sisters and I grew up in a small bedroom with two sets of beds. We shared a closet, a dresser, and just about everything else. Our bed
36、room always had stuff hanging about. How about the life of only children? I looked longingly at their perfect dolls and toys placed carefully on their perfect shelves in their perfect little girl bedrooms. They had bathrooms to themselves. These little girls would come home to everything just perfec
37、t. Looking back, I had to admit my “only children” friends had nice things. They had designer beds and beautiful bedrooms, but I always had someone to play with and talk to. Even if everyone else hated me, one of my sisters would not and that was all I needed. Our house was the center of activity fo
38、r the whole neighborhood. We had dance shows and baseball games in the street. We had everything we ever needed because we had each other. I have come to realize that there are so many reasons that sisters make a difference to your life and I can give you a few here:They get you. Your sisters have g
39、rown up with you so they know the entire back story of your situation and everything leading to it. They may not agree with you all the time but they never wonder why you do what you do or say what you say.They have suffered with you through awful times. I know that when one of my sisters is unhappy
40、, I am unhappy too. When some non-family member tries to hurt you, the claws of them will come out.They have cheered you on. Sisters do get jealous(妒忌的) at times but, even so, they are happy that you are doing well. They rejoice at your new bonus as long as you take them out for drinks and foods!The
41、y are on the same diet as you. We are women in a world where thinness is equal to beauty. No matter how unfair this is, we are always on a diet. There is nothing like a sister calling and complaining about how she wants an ice cream and cant ever have one again.They are aging at the same rate as you
42、. As we get older, we change, and however miserable this can be, it is heartening to know that someone shares your misery(痛苦). They know what you are going through because they are going through it too.The last and best thing about sisters is that they stick with us. We can have our upsets and misun
43、derstandings but we always come back to each other.I know many people reading this may have had upsets with their sisters. All I can say is communication fixes everything. If you miss your sister, tell her so. If you have a BFF (Best Friend Forever) that has stuck with you through thick and thin, ad
44、opt her as your sister and keep her close to you.30.How does the author develop the first paragraph?A. By making classification(分类). B. By making comparison.C. By explaining the phenomenon. D. By providing evidence.31.The following sentence is taken from the passage. Where can it most probably be? “
45、From a very young age, I really thought I was poor.” A. B. C. D. 32.Which is NOT the reason that sisters make a difference to your life?A. They grow old with you.B. They can share the same diet with you.C. They can understand your strange behavior perfectly.D. They stand by you when other family mem
46、bers hurt you.33.The underlined word “rejoice” in Paragraph 6 probably means _.A. feel gratefulB. show great joyC. appear surprisedD. get disappointed34.From the whole passage, we can learn that the author _.A. has adopted her BBF as her sisterB. has expressed great sympathy for only childrenC. had
47、a better relationship with her sisters than brothersD. has given some advice to those who had upsets with their sisters35. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Sisters Are My Fortune in Life B. Family Love Is the Lasting TopicC. Communication Fixes EverythingD. Sharing T
48、hings Gives You a Better Life第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。Friendships can bring joy or sorrow. 36 ,we talked to researchers,authors,and therapists to learn how to manage the common relationship difficulties we all face.Broken promisesFriends are important for our
49、 physical and mental health but these relationships arent always smooth sailing. 37 .And a major way this happens is through broken promises.Perhaps he canceled plans at the last minute or she refused to take part in an important party. 38 ,the first thing to do is remember that no one is perfect, s
50、ays Jan Yager, PhD, friendship coach. 39 “Sometimes jealousy shows our deepest desires,” says Dr.Yager.“Healthy envy can motivate you to become better and be inspired by your friends success,” she says. She points out that it could be the other way around as well:Your friends might be jealous of you
51、.Feeling left outTheres no worse feeling than when you check Facebook Monday morning to find out that your friends went on a weekend getaway without you. Scott Christnelly, a therapist,says,“I encourage clients to express their feelings about it but also not to jump to conclusions.” Then find someon
52、e else to talk tomaybe a family member,or a close friend(not one who went on the trip)to explain how you feel. 40 .AExperiencing envyBBut while it may be painfulCStopping to feel jealous of themDFriend breakups can be just as painful as a romantic brokeEIn fact, its common to experience some serious
53、 hurt from your friendsFSince theres no rule book on what to do when things get tense or go southGMaybe through that conversation,you can brainstorm how you will respond第三部分语言知识运用(共四节,满分55分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Most people are anxious ab
54、out the unknown while some are thrilled(非常兴奋的). I am one of the latter(后者). The idea of skiing to the North Pole had never crossed my mind until I saw a (n) _41_ in a newspaper looking for people to join a team that would _42_ 350 miles to the magnetic North Pole. Back in 1996, a woman from the UK h
55、ad never _43_ this challenge. I wondered what it would be like to _44_ in temperatures that cold, so I sent off for the application form. When the application(申请) form _45_, it said “Are You Man Enough for the Ultimate Challenge” and it was full of pictures of _46_ explorers(探险者). I was angry and de
56、cided that women could do it too, so it made me even more _47_ to get on the team. Over 500 individuals _48_ for a place in the team, and the selection process included physical and mental tests designed to _49_ the best group. Our test was to complete the Sand hurst military assault course, where t
57、he UKs best officers are trained, and its not for _50_. We had to climb a huge rope ladder, and I stopped at the top because I have a fear of _51_. I thought all hope was _52_. But two others helped me over, and later I found out that the organizers were not looking for amazing _53_, but great team
58、players, and this moment had shown them who would _54_ others in the team.I had also shown my real self, and in a place like the Arctic, you have to be yourself, _55_ there is nowhere to hide. These _56_ of asking for help and showing your real self are necessary for women to master.I realized that
59、by being myself, I could _57_. I was chosen for the team, and as a result, became the _58_ British woman to ski to the Magnetic North Pole. I realized that I could achieve more than I ever _59_ was possiblebut more importantly, by sharing my story with others, I could _60_ them to take a step into t
60、he unknown41. A. notice B. advertisement C. announcement D. report42. A. ski B. run C. drive D. fly43. A. enjoyed B. accepted C. received D. finished44. A. exist B. suffer C. survive D. hide45. A. passed B. appeared C. returned D. arrived46. A. female B. brave C. proud D. male47. A. confident B. det
61、ermined C. enthusiastic D. satisfied48. A. applied B. hunted C. waited D. cared49. A. pick B. develop C. train D. challenge50. A. someone B. no one C. anyone D. everyone51. A. loss B. silence C. heights D. changes52. A. left B. lost C. wasted D. missed53. A. individuals B. team C. men D. skiers54. A
62、. catch up with B. look out for C. take advantage of D. get rid of55. A. unless B. while C. though D. as56. A. talents B. experiences C. qualities D. beliefs57. A. try B. succeed C. guarantee D. improve58. A. excellent B. extra C. noble D. first59. A. imagined B. predicted C. remembered D. admitted6
63、0. A. push B. promise C. require D. inspire第二节语法短文填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。China has named 24,126 primary and middle schools across the country specialist football schools 61._(lead) youth football development,according to the Ministry of Education(MOE)Its required
64、that at least one football class 62. (offer) each week in these schools so that they can encourage their students to 63. (active) take part in football training and matches.China aims to have 50,000 schools specializing in youth football by the end of 2025, said Wang Dengfeng, an official with the M
65、OE, 64. (add) that to realize this goal, the ministry will take various measures 65._ include building school football fields, training football coaches and providing extra funding and policy support. 66._ those measures in schools, 47 football training camps have also been built in an effort to pro
66、mote the sport among young people. And outstanding or 67._(gift) players will also have the chance to join interschool teams for regional competitions and even 68._(nation)summer camps.In the past four years, local education departments have trained about 40,000 football teachers, 8,000 of 69. have
67、obtained coaching certificates. Moreover, the country has stepped up 70._(it) efforts in promoting football in schools since it set up a sevendepartment joint task force, including the education, sport and finance authorities as well as the Chinese Football Association.第三节 根据所给词的适当形式填空(共10小题,每题1分,共1
68、0分)71.Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function _(normal).72.Surely, it doesnt matter where they get their money from: what _(count)is what they do with it.73.She expresses her _(individual) through her songs.74.Heated _(argue) and cold silences are common between teenagers and thei
69、r parents.75.He didnt seem in the least _ (concern) for her safety.76.Nigeria gained _ (dependent) from Britain in 1960.77.Miss Green often saidGod helps those who help themselves, _(mean) to impress on us the significance of being independent.78.He decided to make his own _ (contribute) to society
70、as soon as he graduated from college.79.I was late, but _(fortune), the meeting hadnt started.80.Her case is a _(remind) of the dangers of the unhealthy weigh-loss habits that have become common among teenagers of both sexes.第四节 翻译(共5小题,每题2分,共10分)81.简言之,你应当充分利用每一个机会来提高自己。(put simply)82.我们应该要找到有效的方式来
71、减少我们公司的损失。(effective)83.老师曾建议我们要保持平衡的饮食。(propose that)84.他很有潜力发展成为一个全面发展的个人。(potential)85.当高中生迎接挑战时,他们将会有机会获得巨大的知识,享受个人成长并且对社会产生影响。(rise to, difference)第四部分:书面表达(满分15分)假定你是李华,你想参加学校11月4日在学校大礼堂举办的英语诗歌朗诵比赛,请你给外教Mr.Smith发一封邮件,请他帮你选一首诗,并给予指导。内容包括:1.请求帮助;2. 主题必须是爱和友谊;3. 期待回复。注意:1. 词数不少于100;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使
72、行文连贯;3. 开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。Dear Mr.Smith,_Yours,Li Hua一 听力(每题1.5分,共20题,满分30分)1-5 ABCCA 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 AACCB 16-20 CCABC二 阅读(每题2.5分,共20题, 满分50分)阅读理解 21-24 ACCC 25-29 BABDD 30-35 BADBDA七选五 36-40 FEBAG三语言知识应用(共55分)完型填空(每题1分,共20题,满分20分)41-45 BADCD 46-50 DBAAD 51-55 CBABD 56-60 CBDAD语法短文填空(每题1.5分,共10题,满分
73、15分)61. to lead 62.be offered/should be offered 63.actively 64.adding 65.that/which66.Besides 67.gifted 68.national 69.whom 70.its根据所给词的适当形式填空(每题1分,共10题,满分10分)71. normally 72.counts 73.individuality 74.arguments 75.concerned76.independence 77.meant 78.contributions 79.fortunately 80.reminder翻译(每题2分,
74、共5分,满分10分)81. Put simply, you should/ought to/are supposed to make the most of/make the best of/make full use of/make good use of every chance/opportunity to improve yourself.82. We should find effective ways to reduce the loss of our company.83. Our teacher proposed that we (should) keep a balanced
75、 diet.84. He has the potential to grow into a well-rounded individual.85. When senior school students rise to challenges, they will have the chance/opportunity to acquire great knowledge, enjoy personal growth and make a difference to the society.(评分标准: 1.有4个分数标准 2分,1.5分,1分,0分2.句式或谓语动词或核心语法错误,0分 谓语动
76、词拼错或时态错误,0分3.1个或2个不是核心单词拼错扣0.5分 4.3个不是核心单词拼错,扣1分 5.核心单词拼错或者核心词组中单词拼错,扣1分 6.没有用所给单词但句子正确,扣1分 7.划横线的是核心单词或词组)四 作文(满分15分)Dear Mr. Smith, How is everything going? Im writing to you in the hope of seeking for help. Our school will hold English Poetry Reading Contest on 4th November. I am eager to have a
77、try, but dont know which poem is suitable. As a lover of poetry, would you please be so kind to give me some recommendations? According to the requirements, the theme should be about love and friendship. Each contestant is given up to five minutes to read the poem in the contest. Id appreciate it if
78、 you could give me some guidance. Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua英语书面表达评分建议一、评分原则1本题总分为15分,按5个档次给分。2评分时,可先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次,然后以该档次的要求来衡量,确定或调整档次,最后给分。3少于80词或多于120词的,从总分中酌情减去12分。4评分时,应注意的主要内容为:内容要点、运用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性、上下文的连贯性及语言的得体性。5拼写和标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面,评分时,应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。6如字迹
79、难以辨认,以致影响交际,将分数降低一个档次。二、内容要点1.请求帮助;2. 主题必须是爱和友谊;3. 期待回复。4. 参加学校11月4日在学校大礼堂举办的英语诗歌朗诵比赛三、各档次的给分范围和要求第五档完全完成了试题规定的任务。l 覆盖所有内容要点。l 语法结构和词汇有个别小错误,但为尽量使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致;具备较强的语言运用能力。l 有效地使用了衔接手段,全文结构紧凑,内容连贯。完全达到了预期的写作目的。(很好)(1215分)第四档完成了试题规定的任务。l 覆盖所有主要内容。l 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。l 语法结构和词汇方面应用基本准确,少许错误主要是因为尝试较复杂
80、语法结构或词汇所致。l 应用简单的语句间的衔接手段,全文结构紧凑,内容较连贯。达到了预期的写作目的。(好)(911分)第三档基本完成了试题规定的任务。l 虽漏掉一些内容,但基本覆盖主要内容。l 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。l 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误,但不影响理解。l 应用简单的衔接手段,内容基本连贯。整体而言,基本达到了预期的写作目的。(中等)(68分)第二档未恰当完成试题规定的任务。l 漏掉或未清楚描述某些主要内容,写了一些无关内容。l 语法结构单一,所用词汇有限。l 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误,影响了对所写内容的理解。l 较少使用衔接手段,内容缺少连贯性。信息未能清楚地传达给读者。(较差)(15分)第一档未完成试题规定的任务。未能传达给读者任何信息:内容太少,无法评判;所写内容均与试题要求内容无关或无法看清。(差)(0分)