1、延庆区2020-2021学年第二学期期中试卷 高一英语 2021.5考生须知1考生要认真填写个人信息。2本试卷共10页，三大部分（共100分），考试时间100分钟。3试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。选择题必须用2B铅笔作答；非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。4考试结束后，考生应将试卷和答题卡按要求放在桌面上，待监考员收回。第一部分 知识运用完形填空阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）Anna was a 9-year-old girl from a small village. She a
2、ttended primary school till 4th grade at her village. For the 5th grade onwards, she would have to get an admission(入学) in a school at a city nearby. She got very _1_ knowing that she was accepted in a famous school in the city. Today was the first day of her school and she was waiting for her schoo
3、l bus. Once the bus came, she got in it _2_. She was very excited.When the bus reached her school, all students started going to their classes. Anna also made it to her classroom. Upon seeing her _3_ clothing and knowing she was from a small village, other students started making fun of her. The tea
4、cher soon arrived. She _4_ Anna to the class and told them that she would be studying with them from today.Then she told everyone to write down the Seven Wonders of the world. Everyone started writing the answer quickly. But Anna started to write the answer_5_.When everyone except Anna had presented
5、 their answer paper, the teacher asked Anna, “What happened, dear? Dont _6_. Just write what you know as other students have learned about it just a few days back. ”Anna replied, “There are many things. Which seven can I pick to write?” And then she handed her answer paper to the teacher. The teache
6、r started reading everyones answers and the majority had answered them _7_ such as The Great Wall of China, Colosseum, Stonehenge, Great Pyramid of Giza, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Taj Mahal, Hanging Gardens of Babylon etc.The teacher was happy as students had _8_ what she had taught them. At last the t
7、eacher paper started reading Annas answer paper. “The Seven Wonders areTo be able to See, To be able to Hear, To be able to Feel, To Laugh, To Think, To be Kind, To Love!”The teacher stood _9_ and the whole class was speechless. Today, a girl from a small village reminded us about the gifts we have,
8、 which are truly a _10_. So value what we have and use what we have.1. A. anxiousB. happyC. afraidD. calm2. A. quickly B. easilyC. lazilyD. patiently3. A. simpleB. cleanC. lovely D. expensive4. A. pushedB. followedC. turnedD. introduced5. A. slowlyB. activelyC. cheerfullyD. politely6. A. cryB. forge
9、tC. writeD. worry7. A. neatlyB. correctlyC. brieflyD. proudly 8. A. sharedB. expandedC. missedD. remembered9. A. satisfiedB. disappointedC. shockedD. frightened10. A. talentB. rewardC. wonderD. challenge第二部分 阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。（共16小题；每小题2分，共32分） AVan Gogh painted sunflo
10、wers for the first time in the summer of 1886.Two years later, his interest appeared again after he settled in Arles. After he had invited the French artist Paul Gauguin, whom he admired, to join his Studio of the South, he began painting sunflowers to brighten up the whitewashed walls of the yellow
11、 house he was living in, not far from the towns railway station.Gauguin accepted Van Goghs invitation. When he began dragging his heels(脚后跟), Van Gogh painted the last two of the four original Sunflowers for the modest bedroom where his guest would sleep following his arrival that autumn, “Van Gogh
12、saw the Sunflowers for Gauguins bedroom as a way of attracting his friend to come from Brittany,” says Bailey.According to Martin Gayford, “Gauguin was very surprised by the Sunflowers, which he repeatedly praised and asked for as a gift. Years later, Gauguin himself painted some sunflower pictures.
13、”Van Goghs Sunflowers stand for (代表)his relationship with Gauguin. “I think he painted them for the joy of it,” says Jansen. “Van Gogh was at the height of his powers in the summer of 1888,”explains Bailey. “He painted the Sunflowers quickly and with great energy and confidence.” Van Gogh wrote to h
14、is brother Theo in late August, “Im painting quickly now, which wont surprise you when its a question of painting large Sunflowers.”Van Gogh recognized at once that he had created something important and that his sunflowers were so different. As he told Theo in January 1889, while other artists were
15、 known for painting other flowers, “The sunflower is mine.” This, in fact, explains the reason for the popularity of Van Goghs Sunflowers today.11. Van Gogh painted sunflowers in 1888 in order to _.A. give them to Gauguin B. make his livingC. decorate his house D. show his artistic talent to others1
16、2. The last two Sunflowers were painted _by Van Gogh.A. in the British museum B. in Gauguins bedroomC. in the towns railway station D. in a rich businessmans house13. How did Gauguin feel about Van Goghs paintingthe Sunflowers? _.A. Very bad B. Just soso C. Rather worried D. Quite surprised14. From
17、the last two paragraphs we can learn that _.A. Van Gogh was not good at painting large SunflowersB. Van Gogh had much trouble in painting the SunflowersC. Van Gogh didnt like his Sunflowers at all at that timeD. Van Gogh realized the Sunflowers would make him knownBVarious Apps to LearnApps are typi
18、cal digital learning tools, which can give you diverse and personalized content to meet your needs. Want to find an app that can help you learn? Here are some great ideas for you.Khan Academy allows you to learn almost anything for free. It covers subjects such as math, physics, biology, and even co
19、mputer science. The real magic of this app is that you can learn at your own pace. You can review subjects that you are not good at, or start learning a subject you like. The app is in English. If you want to see its translation you can visit http:/open. BrainPOP mixes learning and technology in a f
20、un and simple way. Its free and teaches you something new every day. From the solar system to DNA, each topic starts with an interesting cartoon movie. After youve watched it, you can take a test to see how much youve learned.Udemy is a “learn on demand website and app. It is for career-oriented ind
21、ividuals to start their course pricing at $10.99. This app allows you the flexibility to take your time on a course you purchase over the course of several months, without worrying about recurring(重复的) payments before you finish. This flexible learning app allows you to take things slow, fast, or an
22、ywhere in-between with complete control on your end.Duolingo is the premier leader in language education for learning apps. You can learn to speak 29 different languages, all at the touch of a button. Youll be invited to not only read new words, but to speak them. Youll learn grammar and conversatio
23、nal strategies. This app helps you learn to communicate with a new portion of its inhabitants!15. According to the passage, what apps allow you to learn at your speed?A. Khan Academy and Udemy.B. Udemy and Duolingo.C. Khan Academy and Brain POP.D. BrainPOP and Duolingo.16_ can help value how well yo
24、u have studied.A. Khan B. BrainPOP C. Udemy D.Duolingo17. What can Duolingo offer its users?A. Subjects reviewing. B. Speaking practice.C. Technical support.D. Career training.18. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To compare the difference of different learning methods.B. To introduce the develo
25、pment of learning technology.C. To help find the suitable learning apps.D. To provide various learning activities. CThe COVID-19 pandemic has spread far and wide. Because of this, countries around the world have implemented containment measures(实施遏制措施) to help stop the virus in its tracks. As more a
26、nd more people stay inside to stay safe, the outside world seems to have become much quieter. In fact, scientists have seen this change in their research, too. Seismologists scientists who study earthquakes have heard less seismic (地震的) noise recently. Seismic noise is made from vibrations (震动) in t
27、he ground that are caused by things like ocean waves and human activity, such as construction work and traffic. This noise makes it difficult for scientists to pick up seismic activity that is made at the same frequency. Thomas Lecocq, a scientist at the Royal Observatory of Belgium, located in Brus
28、sels, was the first to notice this phenomenon. According to Lecocq, the amount of seismic noise in Brussels has been reduced by about 30 to 50 percent since mid-March. Interestingly enough, this is around the same time Belgium started its containment measures. Because of this reduction in background
29、 noise, scientists like Lecocq have been able to pick up on smaller earthquakes that some seismic stations like the one in Brussels wouldnt have been able to before. This phenomenon isnt unique to Brussels, though. Once Lecocq shared his findings online, seismologists from all over the world echoed
30、similar findings. Celeste Labedz, a graduate student at the California Institute of Technology, mentioned in a tweet that Los Angeles also experienced less background noise. Researchers from the UK, France and New Zealand also noted a decrease in background noise since containment measures were put
31、in place. These global efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus have helped to shed light on seismic activity that may have gone unnoticed. It also shows that people are listening to health officials and following lockdown guidelines. “From the seismological point of view, we can motivate people to say
32、, You feel like youre alone at home, but we can tell you that everyone is home. Everyone is respecting the rules. Lecocq told CNN.19. What did seismologists find out recently? A. More smaller earthquakes are likely to happen.B. The amount of seismic noise has been reduced. C. Seismic noise is caused
33、 by vibrations underground.D. Reduced seismic vibration makes Earth quieter.20. What can we learn from Paragraphs 4-8?A. More data on smaller earthquakes is being collected.B. More seismic noise is being picked up.C. Scientists will shift their focus to smaller earthquakes.D. Future big earthquakes
34、can be more accurately predicted.21. The underlined word “echoed” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to “_”.A. questioned B. demanded C. explored D. repeated22. What can we conclude from the text?A. human activities cause more seismic noise than ocean waves.B. The drop in seismic noise is unique t
35、o Europe.C. The phenomenon proved that people are following the lockdown rules.D. Many seismologists wanted tighter restrictions for their research.DAs online learning becomes more common and more and more resources are converted to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries shou
36、ld be shut down and, in their places，everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader subscription.Supporters of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they wont have
37、 to travel to a library to get a book; they can simply click on what they want to read and read it from wherever they are.However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. First, digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resour
38、ces. A study done on tablet vs book reading found people read 20-30% slower on tablets, retain 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read compared to people who read the same information in print.Second, it is incredibly narrow minded to assume that the only service libraries of
39、fer is book lending. Libraries have a multitude of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to converse with their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs,
40、 answering patron questions, and keeping the community connected. A survey conducted in 2015 found that nearly two-thirds of American adults feel that closing their local library would have a major impact on their community. People see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their question
41、s answered, benefits tablets cant offer nearly as well or as easily.While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the various issues surrounding them. It would also end access to many of t
42、he benefits of libraries that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.23. What can we learn from Paragraph 1and 2? A. Public libraries have disappeared. B. Public libraries are too
43、expensive.C. People can learn on line. D. People can lean without teacher.24. According to the passage, the author probably agrees that _.A. its inefficient for readers to read on tabletsB. the only service libraries offer is book lendingC. public libraries should be replaced with digital devicesD.
44、digital books and resources encourage people to spend more time reading25. The purpose of the passage is mainly to_.A. persuade people to use librariesB. emphasize the benefits of librariesC. encourage communities to build more librariesD. compare digital books and resources with real books26. Which
45、 of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?A. B. C. D. I: Introduction CP: Central point P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion第三部分 语言运用 第一节 阅读表达（共4小题；第27、28题各2分，第29题3分，第30题5分，共12分）。阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。Is it better for our bodies to work out at certain times of the day? Scien
46、tists have known for some time that every tissue in our bodies contains a kind of biological clock that goes off in response to messages related to our daily exposure to light, food and sleep. However, whether and how exercise timing might influence metabolic (新陈代谢的) health has been less clear, and
47、the results of past experiments have not always agreed. A much-discussed 2019 study found that men with Type 2 diabetes (糖尿病) who completed a few minutes of high-intensity interval (间隔) sessions in the afternoon improved their blood-sugar control after two weeks. Patrick Schrauwen, a professor of nu
48、trition and movement sciences read that 2019 study with interest. He had been studying exercise in people with Type 2 diabetes, but had not considered the possible role of timing. Now, seeing the varying impacts of the intense workouts, he wondered if the timing of workouts might similarly affect ho
49、w the workouts changed peoples metabolisms. Incidentally, he and his colleagues had a ready-made source of data in their own prior experiment. Several years earlier, they had asked adult men at high risk for Type 2 diabetes to ride stationary bicycles at the lab three times a week for 12 weeks, whil
50、e the researchers tracked their metabolic health. They also had noted when the riders showed up for their workouts. The researchers pulled data for the 12 men who consistently had worked out between 8 and 10 a.m. and compared them with another 20 who always exercised between 3 and 6 p.m. They found
51、that the benefits of afternoon workouts far outweighed those of morning exercise.He says, “This study does suggest that afternoon exercise may be more beneficial for people with disturbed metabolisms than the same exercise done earlier. The particular and most effective exercise for each of us will
52、line up with our daily routines and exercise tendencies because exercise is good for us at any time of daybut only if we choose to keep doing it.” 27. What inspired Professor Schrauwen to carry out the research related to the timing of workouts? (不多于3个词)28. What did Schrauwens new study figure out?
53、(不多于12个词)29. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.Professor Schrauwen and his colleagues carried out the research by using the newly-collected data and making comparisons between two different subject groups.30. When do you think is the best
54、 time for you to exercise? Why? (about 40 words)第二节 选词填空 (共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，选择合适的词汇并使用恰当形式填空。blackenrise upordersurroundquantitytake rootFiremen had been fighting the forest fire for nearly three weeks before they could get it under control. A short time before, great trees had covere
55、d the countryside for miles around. Now, smoke still 31)_ from the warm ground over the desolate hills. Winter was coming on and the hills threatened the 32)_ villages with destruction, for heavy rain would not only wash away the soil but would cause serious floods as well. When the fire had at last
56、 been put out, the forest authorities 33)_ several tons of a special type of grass-seed which would grow quickly. The seed was sprayed over the ground in huge 34)_ by aeroplanes. The planes had been planting seed for nearly a month when it began to rain. By then, however, in many places the grass ha
57、d already 35)_. In place of the great trees which had been growing there for centuries, patches of green had begun to appear in the 36)_soil.第三节 语法填空 (共9小题; 每小题1分，共9分)在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Elizabeth Blackwell fought for womens 37)_(right). In 1849, she became the first woman e
58、ver 38)_(receive) a medical degree in the USA. Later, Elizabeth 39)_(open) a hospital for poor people in New York City. She continued to work with people 40)_ needed help until she died in 1910. Nelson Mandela is one of the 41)_(famous) people. He spent 27 years in prison for 42)_(fight) for the rig
59、hts of black South Africans. After he came out of prison, he became South Africas first black president and 43)_(award) the Nobel Prize in 1993. He retired in 1999 and then traveled around the world, meeting leaders and talking about problems like AIDS.Jane Goodall has spent 44)_(near) forty years s
60、tudying animals in the national park of Gombe in Tanzania. For many years, she has worked to protect animals and to change peoples opinions 45)_ the environment. 第四节 完成句子（请根据括号内提示完成句子，每题2分，共8分）46. 在老师的帮助下，我在英语学习方面取得了显著的进步。（with the help of)47. 尽管实验几次都失败了，他们仍毫不气馁地继续进行。（despite)48. 上周我们拜访了李教授，从他那里我们学到
61、了很多中医知识。（定语从句）49. 我们分享节水的一些方法，这提高了人们的节水意识。（raise awareness, 定语从句）第五节 写作（15分）阅读以下文章，并撰写文章的概要。（80词左右）要求如下：1）包含主要信息2）省略不必要的细节信息3）用自己的语言The famous classical pianist, Kong Xiangdong, surprised his fans last week by giving a concert combining classical music with Chinese folk music. Kong explained that he
62、 tried this because he wanted to create something new. As a musician, playing the same music in different cities of the world is very boring, says Kong. He also feels that playing Chinese folk music on the piano can help bring it to the rest of the world. Music has always been part of Kongs world. A
63、s his mother was a great music lover, he lived with music from birth. But it wasnt always easy for the young Kong Xiangdong. His mother couldnt buy him a piano until he was seven. She had to draw piano keys on a piece of paper so that he could learn to play as early as possible. The 5-year-old Kong
64、would practise on the paper piano as his mother clapped the rhythm. He was made to practise the piano so much that, at times, he thought about giving up. However, he didnt quit, and he became a great pianist. In 1986, at the age of 18, he became the youngest prize winner in Moscows Tchaikovsky Inter
65、national Competition. He went on to win awards in competitions across the world. Because of Kongs talent and hard work, he became famous worldwide. But after years of performing, he felt that in some ways he had lost his identity. This is why he went back to his roots and rediscovered the beauty in
66、Chinese folk music. He began experimenting with different styles and his Dream Tour Concert is the result. Kongs new experiment in Chinese folk music is so important to him that he even changed his appearance. When he arrived at his concert last week, he had shaved off all his hair! Since his music
67、style was new, he decided his hairstyle had to be new too! Whether Kong is changing his appearance or transforming his music, he is a pioneer in music today. The concert last week was such a success that Kongs Dream Tour Concert is expected to run for the next two years in Beijing, Shanghai, and oth
68、er main cities before going to Paris and New York._（请务必将答案写在答题卡指定区域内）延庆区高一年级第二学期期中考试答案 英 语 2021. 5第一、二部分：知识运用（共59分） 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 15 BAADA 6-10DB DCC阅读理解 第一节（共16小题；每小题2分，共32分） A篇：1114 CBDD B篇：1518 ABBC C篇：1922 BADC D篇：2326 CABD阅读理解 第二节 阅读回答问题（共4小题；27、28每小题2分，29题3 分，30题5分，共12分）27. （不多于3个字）
69、The 2019 study. 28.（不多于12个字） For some people, it is better to work out in the afternoon. 29. 划线应从using开始划到data。 Professor Schrauwen and his colleagues carried out the research by using the newly-collected data and making comparisons between two different subject groups.答案: According to the passage,
70、Professor Schrauwen and his colleagues didnt collect any new data to do the research. They made use of the ready-made source of data from their own prior experiment.30. 略评分标准：正确写出关键信息且能达意2分，写出关键信息但有两处以上语法或拼写错误1分，抄写原文，涵盖答案内容，但抄写多余信息扣1分。第二部分：语言运用（共26分）选词填空（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分） 31. rose up 32. surrounding
71、 33. ordered/had ordered34.quantities 35. taken root 36.blackened评分标准：所填内容使句子达意，且拼写正确计1分；拼写不正确或形式错误不得分。第二节 语法填空（共9小题；每小题1分，共9分）37.rights 38.to receive 39.opened 40.who 41.most famous 42.fighting 43.was awarded44.nearly 45.about/on评分标准：所填内容使句子达意，且拼写正确计1分；拼写不正确或形式错误不得分。第三节 完成句子（共4小题；每小题2分，共8分） 46. Wit
72、h the help of the teacher, I have made great/remarkable progress in English learning. 47.They continued their experiments despite having failed times/numerous/several failures. 48. Last week we visited Professor Li, from whom we got/gained much knowledge of Chinese medicine. 49.We shared ways/tips o
73、f saving water,which raised residents/peoples awareness of saving water.第三部分：书面表达（共一题，共15分）Possible Version 1Kong Xiangdong is a pioneer in music today. He lived with music from birth. His mother made him to practise the piano so much. At the age of 18, he became the youngest prize winner in Moscows
74、 Tchaikovsky International Competition. But he felt in some ways he had lost his identity, which made him rediscover the beauty in Chinese folk music. His Dream Tour Concert was the result, for which he even changed his appearance. The concert was such a success that Kongs Dream Tour Concert ran for
75、 the next two years in China, before going abroad.Possible Version 2Kong xiangdong, a classical pianist performed the classical music combined with Chinese folk music in his concert in order to bring Chinese folk music to the whole world. (para.1)Influenced by his mom, Kong xiangdong learned to play
76、 the piano from an early age but his way to success is not an easy one. Due to his talent and great efforts, he became renowned worldwide by winning many great awards in competitions.(para.2)Years of performing classical music made him lose his own root and identity, so he turned to Chinese folk mus
77、ic. (para.3&4)Kong xiangdong is regarded as the pioneer in music for his new experiments with different music styles.(para.5)Possible Version 3The famous classical pianist, Kong Xiangdong, surprised his fans last week by giving a concert combining classical music with Chinese folk music. Kong explai
78、ned that he tried this because he wanted to create something new. Music has always been part of Kongs world. As his mother was a great music lover, he lived with music from birth.His mother couldnt buy him a piano until he was seven. He was made to practise the piano so much that, at times, he thoug
79、ht about giving up. However, he didnt quit, and he became a great pianist. In 1986, at the age of 18, he became the youngest prize winner in Moscows Tchaikovsky International Competition. He went on to win awards in competitions across the world. Because of Kongs talent and hard work, he became famo
80、us worldwide. But after years of performing, he felt that in some ways he had lost his identity. This is why he went back to his roots and rediscovered the beauty in Chinese folk music. He began experimenting with different styles and his Dream Tour Concert is the result.评分标准档次分 数描 述第一档15-13分完全符合题目要
81、求, 要点齐全。句式多样，词汇丰富。语言准确，语意连贯，表达清楚，具有逻辑性。Cover all the main pointsLeave out uncessary informationUse her/his own languageUse transition words to link the writing第二档12-9分基本符合题目要求，要点齐全。语法结构和词汇基本满足文章需要。语言基本通顺，语意基本连贯，表达基本清楚。虽然有少量语言错误，但不影响整体理解。第三档8-5分部分内容符合题目要求，要点不齐全。语法结构和词汇错误较多，语言不通顺，表达不够清楚，影响整体理解。第四档4-0分与题目有关内容不多，只是简单拼凑词语，所写内容难以理解。
