1、甘肃省天水市一中2020-2021学年高一英语上学期第二学段考试试题满分： 100分 时间： 90分钟 第I卷 选择题（共50分）I. 阅读理解（共10小题每小题2分，满分20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AMonster ZooMonster Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world, covering more than 15 km squares. It is home to more than 50 species of rare and native animals. T
2、he zoo is located 70 km from the city New South Australia.Monster zoo was founded in 1983 as a breeding area (繁殖区). Officially open to the public in October 1993, Monster Zoo is now home to more than 500 animals.Opening HoursMonster zoo is open daily from 9: 30 am to 5: 00 pm with last entry at 3: 0
3、0 pm. The zoo is open every day of the year, including Christmas Day and all public holidays. The exception to this is if the forecast temperature for Monster Zoo is 40 degrees or above, it will be closed.To get the most out of your visit we recommend setting aside a minimum of four to five hours to
4、 fully enjoy the Monster zoo.Tickets?Child (4-14 years old) : AU $ 28. 50?Adult (15 years old and over) : AU $ 51. 75?Family / Mini Group: AU $ 132. 75Meet the KeeperMonster zoo offers various daily zoo keeper talks and animal feeds that give guests the chance to interact (互动) with our friendly work
5、ers and learn about the zoos unique residents.Looking for a more unique animal experience? Consider booking a Behind the Scenes Animal Experience to come face to face with some of our special animal residents.CafKetabi Caf is open from 9: 30 am to 5: 00 pm daily and offers a variety of tasty treats,
6、 small snacks and hot meals.PicnicsFor those who prefer to bring their own meals, special picnic areas are available close to the Visitor Center. Please note that due to fire risk, the zoo does not allow for the use of BBQs.1. What can we learn about the zoo from the text?A. It is the largest zoo in
7、 the world.B. It is open daily all year except Christmas Day.C. It is open to the public ten years after it was founded.D. It is home to more than 500 species of animals.2. If three young men aged 12, 14 and 19 visit the zoo, how much will they pay?A. AU $ 155. 25B. AU $ 108. 75C. AU $ 85.25 D. AU $
8、 132. 753. Where does this text most probably come from?A. A health newspaper B. An animal book C. A travel website D. A fashion magazine BIn the world today, all of the people need recreation(消遣). We cannot work all the time if we are going to keep healthy and enjoy life.Everyone has his own way of
9、 relaxing. Perhaps the most popular form is to take part in sports. There are team sports, such as basketball and football. There are also individual(个人的) sports, such as swimming and running. Skating and mountain climbing are the most popular recreation for people who like to be outdoor. Not everyo
10、ne who enjoys sports likes to take part in them. Many people like watching them on TV or listening to them on the radio. So many people like some forms of recreation, such as watching TV, singing and dancing. It doesnt matter whether we like indoor recreation or take part in outdoor sports. It is im
11、portant for everyone to relax from time to time and enjoy some forms of recreation. 4People want to take part in sports in order to _. Akeep healthy and enjoy life Bmake friends Cfind a good job Dmake more money 5Outdoor sports include _. Awatching TV Bsinging and dancing Clistening to the radio Dsk
12、ating and mountain climbing 6The passage mainly tells us that _. Abasketball is a kind of team sport Beveryone who enjoys sports should take part in them Cdifferent people have different ways of relaxing Dindoor recreation is not as important as outdoor sports C“If you dont behave, Ill call the poli
13、ce” is a lie that parents might use to get their young children to behave. A new psychological(心理学的) study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore suggests that it is connected with harmful effects when the children become adults.The research team asked 379 Singaporean young adults whethe
14、r their parents lied to them when they were children, how much they lie to their parents as adults, and how well they respond adulthood challenges.The first questionnaire asked these young adults to recall if their parents told them lies about eating, leaving or staying, spending money and so on. So
15、me examples of such lies are “If you dont come with me now, I will leave you here by yourself” and “I dont bring money with me today, we can come back another day”. The second questionnaire included questions that could show how often they lie to their parents as adults. Lastly, these young adults f
16、illed in two other questionnaires that asked them about their psychological problems and tendency (趋势)to behave selfishly and impulsively(冲动地).Adults who reported being lied to more as children were more likely to report lying to their parents in their adulthood. They also said they faced greater di
17、fficulty in meeting psychological and social challenges.Lead author Setoh Peipei from NTU Singapores School of Social Sciences said, “Parenting by lying can seem to save time, especially when the real reasons behind why parents want children to do something are difficult to explain. When parents tel
18、l children that honesty is the best policy, but display dishonesty by lying, such behavior can send negative messages to their children. Parents dishonesty may finally erode trust and encourage dishonesty in children”“Our research suggests that parenting by lying is a practice that has negative infl
19、uence on children when they grow up. Parents should be aware of these possible risks and consider other ways to replace lying, such as knowing childrens feelings, giving information so children know what to expect, offering choices and solving problems together, to encourage children to have good be
20、havior, ”said lead author Setoh Peipei.But the study has its limitations. Some limitations of the study include depending on what young adults report about their parents lying. “Future research can explore using many informants(提供信息的人), such as parents, to report on the same thing” suggested Setoh.7
21、. What did the research team do during the study?A. They turned to 379 Singaporean children.B. They looked for questionnaires on the Internet.C. They collected answers to some sets of questions.D. They asked the young adults parents for information.8. What does the underlined word “erode” in Paragra
22、ph 5 mean?A.build B.enhance C.destroy D.recover9. Which of the following might Setoh Peipei agree with?A. Parents can sometimes tell harmless lies to their kids.B. Parents had better explain to their kids why theyve lied.C. Parents who like lying are more likely to behave selfishly.D. Parents should
23、 use positive ways instead of lying during parenting.10. What is the main idea of the text?A. Parents lying to children can influence them negatively.B. Parents lie to children to save themselves some trouble.C. Childrens behavior can be affected by their parents.D. Children may lie more if their pa
24、rents often lie.II.阅读七选五（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。How to Become a Top StudentSuccessful students use different skills to study, which brings them more success. 11 Here are the four skills almost all top-performing students use.They have clear goals.All top-performing
25、 students have clear, specific goals. 12 They motivate you and drive you to study more. But make sure that you do not get carried away. Set realistic goals which can challenge you, but do not seem impossible or too difficult to achieve.They are regular.Almost all successful students study regularly,
26、 because they know “what you give is what you get”. If you put in regular hours of studying, then you will learn more and get better grades. 13 This will help you to study regularly.They study without pressure（压力）.Successful students study a lot. But they study without pushing themselves too much. M
27、ost students make the mistake of studying too hard or studying continuously for a long time. 14 Studying should be done in a balanced manner. Take a break for a few minutes, after studying for 30 or 45 minutes. Relax, walk around your house, or drink some water and return to studying. Such short bre
28、aks will refresh your brain and you will learn more effectively. 15 Studying is not something you do just because your parents ask you to do it. Its really very important for you. Studying gives you knowledge and ability that will remain with you for the rest of your life. It gives you the chance to
29、 get a job and earn money. And successful students recognize the value of studying well.A. They give importance to study.B. They finish their homework on time.C. Learn their skills, and you will also join their rank.D. Having such goals gives you the power to study better.E. Set aside some hours, ea
30、ch day or each week, for studying.F. This creates pressure and slows down learning and memory.G. But to score A grade , you should make well-planned efforts.III. 完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1 分，满分20 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。We should pay attention to different customs in differe
31、nt cultures. For example, in America, if you are invited to a wedding, baby shower, bar mitzvah (成年礼) or other 16 , youre expected to bring a gift. Usually, it should be modest in 17 , about $25.For a 18 , the bride will often have “registered” a list of gifts at a local department store, indicating
32、 the items she 19 . When you buy a registered item, tell the store that youre doing this, so the couple doesnt receive the 20 gift twice. For a baby shower, bring a gift 21 for a newborn baby. For a bar mitzvah, bring a gift appropriate for a 13-year-old boy. Because they are such important occasion
33、s, gifts for bar mitzvahs tend to be more 22 , for example, a lovely pen with the boys full name on it is very meaningful and will be 23 by him.If you wish to give a gift to American friends, choose something that is 24 to your country. It neednt be valuable or 25 , just typical of your home land. S
34、uch 26 include a book about your country, an inexpensive souvenir, or something else that reflects the 27 of your country. Young children who like collecting will probably be very 28 with a set of your countrys coins or stamps. Items that are 29 in your country but difficult to find abroad are also
35、good.If staying with an American family, a good way of 30 your thanks is to take them to a form of 31 , such as a basketball game or a concert.When giving gifts to a business acquaintance, dont 32 anything too personal, 33 for a woman. A scarf or a hat is okay, but other types of 34 are not. Somethi
36、ng fit for the office is also 35 .16AactivitiesBgatheringsCpartiesDcelebrations17AsizeBvalueCweightDappearance18AfestivalBmarriageCweddingDmeeting19AprefersBownsCusesDimagines20AlatestBbestCsameDsimilar21AeagerBsuitableCfamousDexpensive22AmodestBcheerfulCnormalDformal23AappreciatedBrecognizedCdesign
37、edDrefused24AconvenientBbeneficialCuniqueDtypical25AcolorfulBrareCheavyDnice26AchancesBconditionsCgoalsDgifts27AcharacterBinterestCcultureDprogress28AannoyedBimpressedCamusedDpuzzled29AlimitedBbannedCcommonDpriceless30AexpressingBsuggestingCofferingDexpecting31AeducationBdiscussionCexerciseDentertai
38、nment32AchooseBshowCsellDwrite33AdirectlyBparticularlyCskillfullyDextremely34AclothingBpresentsCformsDequipment35AunsuitableBunreasonableCenjoyableDacceptable第II卷 非选择题（共50分）IV. 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个词）或括号内单词的正确形式。When I first entered university, my aunt, 36 is living in Am
39、erica, gave me a new English dictionary. I was 37 (surprise) to see that it was 38 English English dictionary, also known as a monolingual (单一语言的) dictionary. 39 it was a dictionary prepared for nonnative learners, yet none of my classmates had one. To be honest, I thought it very difficult to use a
40、t first. I would look 40 words in the dictionary and still not 41 (entire) understand the meaning. I was used to the bilingual (（双语的）dictionaries, in which the words are 42 (write) and explained both in English and Chinese. I really 43 (wonder) why my aunt decided to make things so difficult for me.
41、 Now, after 44 (learn) English at university for three years, I understand that monolingual dictionaries are 45 (good) in studying a foreign language.V. 课文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）I am fond of my sister but she has one serious 46 . She can be really stubborn. Although she didnt know the best way of gett
42、ing to places, she insisted that she organized the trip 47 .Hundreds of thousands of people were helped. The army organized teams to dig 48 those who were 49 and to bury the dead. To the north of the city, most of the 10,000 miners were 50 from the coal mines there.As a matter of fact, I do not like
43、 violence but in 1963 I helped him 51 up some government buildings. But I was happy to help because I knew it would help us 52 our dream of making black and white people equal. The design of the room was in the 53 style popular in those days. It was also 54 treasure decorated with gold and jewels, w
44、hich took the countrys best artists about ten years to make. About four meters long, the room served as a small 55 hall for important visitors. VI. 短文改错（共10处错；每处1分，满分10分） 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（) ，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：在错的词下面划一横线，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。Dear David,How
45、have you been lately? You said you wanted to know about the Great Wall. Im happily to tell you about them here. The Great Wall built more than two thousand years ago. It is 8,851.8 kilometers long, six to seven meters high but four to five meters wide. The Great Wall, that represents the long histor
46、y of China, is a great wonder creating to protect the ancient Chinese people. Now the Great Wall has became one of the most famous attraction in China, and it attracts the large number of visitors from all around the world each year.I hope you can come to China to visit the Great Wall on one day. Im
47、 sure you will love it. VII. 书面表达（满分15分）假定你是李华，你校来自爱尔兰的外教Peter因病回国休假。请给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括:1. 询问近况；2. 分享班级最新消息；3. 表达祝愿。注意:1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_天水一中高一级20202021学年度第一学期第二学段考试英语参考答案一阅读理解 1-3 CBC 4-6 ADC 7-10 CCDA二七选五 11-15CDEFA三完型填空 16-20 DBCAC 21-25 BDACB 26-30 DCBCA 31-35 DABAD四语法填空 36.who 37.surpr
48、ised 38.an 39.Although / Though 40. up 41.entirely 42.written 43.wondered 44.learning 45.better五课文填空 46.shortcoming 47. properly 48. out 49. trapped 50.rescued 51.blow 52.achieve 53.fancy 54.a 55.reception六.短文改错Dear David,becomewhichaattractionscreatedanditwashappyHow have you been lately? You said
49、you wanted to know about the Great Wall. Im happily to tell you about them here. The Great Wall built more than two thousand years ago. It is 8,851.8 kilometers long, six to seven meters high but four to five meters wide. The Great Wall, that represents the long history of China, is a great wonder c
50、reating to protect the ancient Chinese people. Now the Great Wall has became one of the most famous attraction in China, and it attracts the large number of visitors from all around the world each year. I hope you can come to China to visit the Great Wall on one day. Im sure you will love it. 七. 书面表
51、达Dear Peter,I am sorry to hear that you have gone back home on sick leave. How are you feeling now?I hope my good news for you will sweep away the shadow of disease. Last month, an English festival was held in our school, and our class performed a song which you taught us at the festival. As soon as we finished the song, all the audience gave us warm applause. If only you had been there. We all miss you very much and wish you a quick and complete recovery.Yours,Li Hua
