湖北省宜昌市长阳县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、湖北省宜昌市长阳县第一高级中学2019-2020高一下学期期中考试英语试卷考试时间 120分钟 试卷总分：150 分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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. On which day will the woman return to work?A. Wednesday.

2、 B. Friday. C. Next Wednesday. 2. What time is it now?A. About 6:00 p. m. B. About 5:40 p. m. C. About 5:20 p. m. 3. What does Mr. Black look like?A. He has black hair. B. He is short. C. He wears glasses. 4. What does the woman dislike about her photo?A. Her eyes. B. Her hair. C. Her dress. 5. Wher

3、e does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant. B. At the womans house. C. At a garden. 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，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、7题。6. What kind of sport does the woman want to l

4、earn?A. Volleyball. B. Tennis. C. Basketball. 7. When will the woman probably take the course?A. On Sundays. B. On Fridays. C. On Mondays. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the woman doing?A. Preparing for a party. B. Visiting a doctor. C. Enjoying some music. 9. What does the man mean in the end?A. His bro

5、ther is busy on Saturday. B. His brother has got a bad cold again. C. His brother is too young to play at the party. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What are the speakers talking about?A. When they will move into the apartment. B. How they will decorate the apartment. C. What the apartment is like. 11. What do

6、es the woman say about the apartment?A. It is large. B. It is far from the ocean. C. It must be cool in summer. 12. What is the mans attitude towards the apartment?A. He is fond of it. B. He is uninterested in it. C. He is curious about it. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How was the weather last weekend?A. Wi

7、ndy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 14. What does the woman like to do on Sunday?A. Do some reading. B. Enjoy concerts. C. Go to the cinema. 15. What time does the man usually get up on Sunday?A. At about 6 oclock. B. At about 7 oclock. C. At about 10 oclock. 16. What do we know about the man?A. He dislikes sp

8、ending much time cooking. B. He doesnt care what he eats. C. He isnt good at cooking. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why did the speaker decide to start a new magazine?A. To become famous. B. To start a different one. C. To get more money. 18. In what respect is the magazine different from a local newspaper?

9、A. What it looks like. B. What it contains. C. Where one can buy it. 19. Where can people get the information about film reviews?A. In the first part. B. In the second. C. In the third part. 20. What can people find in the second half of the magazine?A. Advice on local business development. B. Revie

10、ws of local artists works. C. Articles about local people. 第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分，满分30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。 AWould it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation?UBC Profes

11、sor Simard explains how trees are much more complex than most of us ever imagined. Although Charles Darwin thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard shows just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their co-operation and support, passing ar

12、ound necessary nutrition depending on who needs it.Nitrogen (氮) and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi (真菌)networks, making sure that all trees in the forest ecological system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This hidden system works in a very simila

13、r way to the networks of neurons (神经元) in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it affects all.Simard talks about mother trees, usually the largest and oldest plants on which all other trees depend. She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important

14、minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow. When humans cut down mother trees with no awareness of these highly complex tree societies or the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances of survival for the entire forest.We didnt take any notice of it Simard says sadly. Dying t

15、rees move nutrition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them chance. If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.21.The underlined sentence the opposite is true in Paragraph

16、2 probably means that trees . Acompete for survival Bprotect their own wealthCdepend on each other Dprovide support for dying trees22.Mother trees are extremely important because they .Alook the largest in size in the forest Bpass on nutrition to young treesCseem more likely to be cut down by humans

17、 Dknow more about the complex tree societies23.What would be the best title for the passage?AOld Trees Communicate Like Humans BYoung Trees Are In Need Of ProtectionCTrees Are More Awesome Than You Think DTrees Contribute To Our SocietyBWhy is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for b

18、oys?The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope

19、to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils（灾祸）.Peoples choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions （反应）toward them. Green is said t

20、o be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.Red can cause a persons blood pressure to rise and increase peoples appetites（食欲）. Many decorators will inclu

21、de different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a persons eye.Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that

22、 eating from blue plates can help.The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.24.Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their .Acultural values Bcommercial purposesCpersonal experiences Dphysical reactions

23、to the color25.Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?ATo relax people physically. BTo increase peoples appetites.CTo encourage people to make a purchase. DTo cause a persons blood pressure to rise.26.What color might help lose weight according to the text?ARed BGreen. CBlue.

24、DPurple.27.Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?AColors and Human Beings BThe Cultural Meaning of ColorCColors and Personal Experiences DThe Meaning and Function of ColorCWhat is success？I am not going to try to explain successI think a precise meaning is impossible!Is

25、it winning a Gold Medal at the Olympic Games or winning Wimbledon，or being awarded a Nobel Prize？What else？I believe personal success could be anything at all-it does not have to involve public recognitionWho is more successful？A millionaire who is unhappy，or an unnoticed person，who has led a simple

26、，quiet，sincere and happy life？The simplest definition of success，I think，isto set out to do something and to succeed in doing itThe first step on the road to success starts with beliefBelieve you can succeed and you willAchieving success in whatever endeavor（努力）you choose may be the goal of life； be

27、cause it gives you freedom from worryCould that be？Success means different things to every one of usSome people believe it is measured in financial term； others believe it is helping others rather than helping themselvesHowever，most people are motivated to a great extend by public recognitionHow man

28、y people are really happy？How many people are really doing what they want to with their lives？Incidentally，to imagine makes us different from animalsMost important of all，I believe success is a matter of personal growthIf every day you are developing or growing just a millimeter，I believe one is suc

29、cessfulJust being a slightly better person each day for me is successIve got a very long way to go them!Finally，always remember success is a process and is not simply a matter of arriving at a destinationIts the journey that really mattersSuccess is what you become in the often very difficult and da

30、ngerous journey down the river of life28What is personal success according to the author？AWinning public recognition BBeing an unhappy millionaireCSomething impossible to define simply DSucceeding in doing what you want29Which plays an important role in your success？AIntelligence B Confidence CWealt

31、h DKindness30According to he text，humans are different from animals in_Abelief Bfreedom Cimagination Dsuccess31What can be the best title for the text？AWhat is success BNo true successCHow to be successful DSuccess is reaching a destinationDBelieve it or not, we all have an inner-child living inside

32、 of us. One of the greatest problems is peoples desire to silence the inner-child. Instead, welcoming this voice to the conversation can be very beneficial and help you in many areas of your life.Why is it so important to listen to your inner child?Do you remember you wanted to be an adult more than

33、 anything else when you were young? But now youre an adult, and do you ever find yourself thinking, “I wish I were a kid again?” Thats where your inner-child comes in. Thats the voice inside of you telling you to have fun, be silly and let loose. Adult life is full of important responsibilities, but

34、 once in a while you just have to let go and have fun like a child. Its healthy and good for the soul to not take things so seriously all the time.We can tell bad choices and mistakes of the past, but unless you help your inner-child heal and recover, planning for the future will always be difficult

35、. The inner-child will relive these painful experiences until you learn to accept them, forgive and let go. We must show love and acceptance to our inner-child, as this is the only way to heal, move on and not continue to suffer from the pain of these unpleasant times. This is the opportunity to go

36、back in time and let you know just how wonderful, beautiful and special you truly are.One of the most common times your inner-child is likely to appear is when youre facing a decision you are unsure about. Naturally, when we were children, doubt and uncertainty scared many of us. So, its no surprise

37、 that when faced with these moments as adults, the inner-child decides to show up. Dont let this scare you; instead, listen to that voice as it is trying to guide you in the decision-making process. Ask it questions, speak with it.When you can start to see your inner-child as your partner who helps

38、guide you through this crazy life, its amazing what can happen. Dont fight it. Go with it and see how it changes your life for the better.32.What do people usually do to the inner-child?A. Stop it. B. Welcome it. C. Rescue it. D. Blame it.33.Why is it always hard to plan for the future?A. We have no

39、 fun in our life. B. We always make bad choices.C. We dont help inner-child recover. D. We always experience unhappy times.34.When will inner-child probably come up?A. When we make decisions. B. When we enjoy ourselves.C. When we make mistakes. D. When we feel unpleasant.35.What may happen if we acc

40、ept inner-child?A. We may feel more painful. B. We will make more mistakes.C. We will take things more seriously. D. We may have a better life.第二节（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。 Your first year of high school is here, but you dont know what youll do! So youll feel nervou

41、s about it. _36_ Here are some ideas that can help you.Make a lot of friends. Friends are people you can depend on and trust. Theyll help you in your hour of need. So, from the faces you see every day, find those who can be your true friends, and you must defend (保卫) your friendships. _37_ Knowing n

42、ew people is one of the most pleasant things to do in high school.Dont break school rules. For example, dont be late for class or dont make noise in class. _38_ This is because fighting could lead to trouble._39_ Teachers really hate it if you dont prepare well. So you should have all your school th

43、ings in your schoolbag. You can make a mental (心理的) list of everything you need to have when you leave your classroom so that you wont forget anything next school day.Learn in a smarter way. 40 Go over your class notes once a week. Finish your homework on time. Especially, its better to develop the

44、habit of asking your teachers or classmates for help when you have problems with your study. All these methods will help you study better!By using the above ideas, youll have a wonderful high school life!ABe prepared all the time. BMost importantly, dont get into fights.CDont be afraid to get extra

45、help after school. DFor example, pay close attention during the class.EActively take part in afterclass activities in school.FTo avoid this, you should get used to your high school life soon.GHowever, dont ignore those who youve met but dont know well.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分3

46、0分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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。Geoff Hoffman, discovered that his dog, Bridget, was lost after his home was broken into on Dec. 20. That night, Hoffman _41_ asked his friends including his Facebook followers to help him _42_ the dog. “She is my source of joy, so she is

47、very _43_ to me，” Hoffman said.The next day, Hoffman, who served in Afghanistan for eight years, had to _44_ the US. “I told myself that I would never _45_ looking for Bridget unless two situations appeared: She came back home _46_ I knew with certainty that she was _47_，” he said.After Bridget went

48、 missing, Hoffman called the local police. He asked the police _48_ they could share his story with the public. They _49_. Then Hoffman 50 more than 100 cards _51_ Bridgets photo and advertised a “large reward (赏金)” for her _52_. Hoffman also created a Facebook group called Bring Bridget Back in the

49、 hope of gathering more information for his _53_.On the morning of Christmas Eve, Hoffmans efforts _54_. “One of my Facebook followers left a _55_ for me. He said he had seen Bridget，” Hoffman said. “She was _56_ by the side of the road as if she had fallen asleep.” Hoffman was very _57_ and then im

50、mediately made contact (联系) with the man. Perhaps Bridget hadnt _58_ for days, so she looked very weak.Hoffman said he was moved by the _59_ of strangers. It was a very special Christmas. “I was full of 60 when I saw Bridget，” Hoffman said.41A.finally Bimmediately Cfrequently Dactually42A.find Bfeed

51、 Ctrain Dkeep43A.friendly Brude Cgrateful Dimportant44A.visit Bprotect Cleave Ddevelop45A.suggest Bstop Cconsider Dregret46.A.or Band Cuntil Dunless47A.blind Bdisabled Cdead Dsick48A.how Bwhen Cwhether Dwhere49A.changed Bcomplained Cwondered Dagreed50A.printed Bdonated Ccollected Dborrowed51A.in Bon

52、 Cwith Dabout52A.work Breturn Ccare Drole53A.study Bexperiment Cstory Dsearch54A.went away Bslowed down Cpaid off Dwent ahead55A.letter Bmessage Cgift Dbill56A.lying Bshouting Cstanding Dwalking57A.sad Bexcited Cworried Dcalm58A.swum Bclimbed Cslept Deaten59A.kindness Bpraise Cpatience Dattention60A

53、.hope Banger Chappiness Dconfidence第二节(共10题；每小题2.5分，满分25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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。It is difficult for parents of nearly every family to teach their children to be 61. _ _ (responsibility) for housework, but with one of the following suggestions, you really can get your

54、children 62. (help) at home.If you give your children the impression that they cannot do anything quite right, then they 63.(regard) themselves as unfit or unable persons.64. _ the children believe that they can succeed, they will never become 65. (total) independent.My daughter Carlas fifth-grade t

55、eacher made every child in her class special. When students received 66. (little) than a perfect test score, she would point out 67. they had mastered and declare firmly they could learn what they had missed. You can use the same technique when you evaluate 68. (you) childs work at home. Dont always

56、 scold but give lots of praise instead. Talk about what he has done right, not about what he hasnt. If a difficult task has been done right by your child, promise him 69. Sunday trip or a ball game with Dad. Learning is a process of trying and failing and trying and succeeding. If you teach your chi

57、ldren not to fear a mistake or failure, they will learn faster and achieve70. (successful) at last.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）李华是一名高一的学生，最近上网课觉得效率不高，学习一落千丈，感到焦虑不安，不知所措。假如你是编辑Tina，请针对李华的问题写一封回信。内容如下： 1. 振作起来、解决问题 2. 按时上课、认真听讲和完成作业 3. 定期复习 4. 制订计划注意： 1. 词数：120左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 英语试卷答案听力：1-5 CBCBA 6-10 BCACC 1

58、1-15 ABBAC 16-20 ABBAC阅读：21-23 CBC 24-27 ACCD 28-31 DBCA 32-35 ACAD 36-40 FGBAD完型：41-45 BADCB 46-50 ACCDA 51-55 CBDCB 56-60 ABDAC语法填空：61.responsible62.to help63. will regard64. Unless65. totally66.less67. what68. your69. a 70. success第二节：应用文写作 Possible version:Hi, Li Hua, Im sorry to hear that you a

59、re having a bad time at the moment. Concerning your request, I am willing to help you out of the dilemma. Here are my suggestions for you. First of all, what you should do at present is try your best to cheer up and solve the problem you are facing. After all, its no us worrying about it too much. S

60、econdly, its of great importance for you to attend your teachers class on time , listen to them attentively and take your homework seriously. Thirdly, I advise you to make full use of your spare time to review your lessons regularly , thus making up for your lost time . Finally, I think it a good id

61、ea to make a proper plan , which can remind you what to do and help you study more efficiently. Anyhow, I do hope my tips can relieve your anxiety and that you will rebuild your self-confidence soon. Hope to see the smile on your face again. Yours, Tina A试题分析：文章介绍树和树之间不是你死我活的竞争关系，它们之间是相互依赖的，快要死的树会将自

62、己的营养传给小树让它们更好的成长，人们如果知道这些现象，就可以更好的保护这些树。21:句意理解题：根据文章第二段的句子：trees survive through their co-operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition depending on who needs it.可知上文提到达尔文的适者生存的理论，而相反的是树是彼此依赖的，所以选C。22:细节题：根据文章第四段的句子：She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation,

63、 transporting important minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow.可知mother trees之所以重要是因为它们将营养传给小树，选B23:标题确定题：根据全文内容，可知文章介绍树和树之间不是你死我活的竞争关系，它们之间是相互依赖的，快要死的树会将自己的营养传给小树让它们更好的成长，从第一段的句子：Would it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wea

64、lth to the next generation?可知作者想要表达的是树要比我们想象的要更加令人惊叹，所以选C。 B试题分析：文章主要讲述的就是在不同的文化中各种颜色的不同含义以及各种颜色的功能和作用。24:A 细节题。根据文章第二段 The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, i

65、t means heaven本段所举的例子中对于颜色的选择都是与文化价值观或者个人经历有关的。穆斯林对于绿色的固定也是文化的影响。故A正确。 25:C 细节题。根据第四段2,3行Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a persons eye.说明用红色是为了吸引人们的注意，鼓励人们购买。故C正确。 26:C推理题。根据倒数第二段blue can cause people to lose appetite. S

66、o if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.说明蓝色可以让人减少食欲，那么可以让人减肥，故C正确。 27:D 主旨大意题。文章主要讲述的就是在不同的文化中各种颜色的不同含义以及各种颜色的功能和作用。故D正确。 C分析 成功是什么？本文诠释了它的定义解答28D 细节理解题根据第一段最后一句The simplest definition of success，I think，isto set out to do something and to succeed in doing it可知

67、作者认为个人的成功就是成功地做了你想做的事情根据句意可知选D29B 推理判断题根据第二段第一、二句The first step on the road to success starts with beliefBelieve you can succeed and you will可知成功的关键是自信故选B30C 细节理解题根据第三段最后一句Incidentally，the ability to imagine makes us different from animals可知人类与动物的最大区分就是想象力故选C31A 主旨大意题根据文章第一段第一句What is success？什么是成功？

68、和最后一段Finally，always remember success is a process and is not simply a matter of arriving at a destination成功是一个过程，不仅仅是到达目的地的问题Its the journey that really matters是行程重要；Success is what you become in the often very difficult and dangerous journey down the river of life成功是你在非常困难和危险的旅程中所取得的成就可知本文在叙述什么是成，故

69、答案为A D32.A 33.C 34.A 35.D七选五【语篇解读】本文是说明文，主题语境是学校生活。本文主要介绍了如何尽快适应高中生活。36答案与解析：F上文提到你对高一的生活感到紧张，下文提出了解决方法，故本空为过渡句，即尽快适应高中生活才会让你不感到紧张。37答案与解析：G根据本空前的“So, from the faces you see every day, find those who can be your true friends”和本空后的“Knowing new people is one of the most pleasant things to do in high s

70、chool”可知，本空该是转折后的内容“但是，不要忽略那些你已认识但了解不深的人”，且第二段中多处出现的friends也有提示。38答案与解析：B根据本空后的“fighting could lead to trouble”可知，本空指的是“别打架”。39答案与解析：A根据本空后的“Teachers really hate it if you dont prepare well”可知，此处建议“始终做好准备”。40答案与解析：D根据本空前的主题句及空后句子可知，本段在介绍学习方法，故本空处应该是举例说明。完型【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了在好心人的帮助下，Geoff Hoffman找到

71、丢失的狗的故事。41A.finally BimmediatelyCfrequently Dactually答案与解析：B根据下文的内容可知，Bridget是Hoffman快乐的源泉，对他非常重要，所以他才会“立即”请求他的朋友包括他Facebook的粉丝们帮助他找狗。42A.find BfeedCtrain Dkeep答案与解析：A根据上文的“Geoff Hoffman, discovered that his dog, Bridget, was lost after his home was broken into on Dec. 20.”可知，那天晚上，Hoffman立即请求他的朋友包括他

72、Facebook的粉丝们帮助他“找”狗。43A.friendly BrudeCgrateful Dimportant答案与解析：D根据上文的“She is my source of joy, so.”可知，这条狗对Hoffman来说非常“重要”。44A.visit BprotectCleave Ddevelop答案与解析：C根据语境可知，Hoffman在阿富汗服役八年。第二天，他不得不“离开”美国。45A.suggest BstopCconsider Dregret答案与解析：B根据下文的内容可知，Hoffman告诉他自己：只有两种情况下，他才会“停止”寻找Bridget。46A.or Ban

73、dCuntil Dunless答案与解析：A根据语境可知，这两种情况是Bridget回家“或者”Hoffman确认Bridget已经死亡。47A.blind BdisabledCdead Dsick答案与解析：C根据语境可知，这两种情况是Bridget回家或者Hoffman确认Bridget已经“死亡”。48A.how BwhenCwhether Dwhere答案与解析：C根据上下文的内容可知，Hoffman问警察“是否”可以向公众分享他的故事。49A.changed BcomplainedCwondered Dagreed答案与解析：D根据下文的内容可知，警察“同意”了。50A.printe

74、d BdonatedCcollected Dborrowed答案与解析：A根据语境可知，Hoffman“印制”了100多张附有Bridget照片的卡片。51A.in BonCwith Dabout答案与解析：C根据语境可知，Hoffman印制了100多张“附有”Bridget照片的卡片，这里用with。52A.work BreturnCcare Drole答案与解析：B根据语境可知，这里指为了能让Bridget“返回”而登悬赏广告。53A.study BexperimentCstory Dsearch答案与解析：D根据语境可知，Hoffman还创建了名叫Bring Bridget Back的F

75、acebook小组织，希望能为他的“寻找”收集更多的信息。54A.went away Bslowed downCpaid off Dwent ahead答案与解析：C根据语境可知，Hoffman的付出得到了“回报”。55A.letter BmessageCgift Dbill答案与解析：B根据上文的“One of my Facebook followers.”可知，Hoffman的一个Facebook粉丝给他留了个“消息”，说他看到了Bridget。56A.lying BshoutingCstanding Dwalking答案与解析：A根据下文的“. as if she had fallen

76、asleep.”可知，Bridget“躺”在路边像睡着了。57A.sad BexcitedCworried Dcalm答案与解析：B根据语境可知，Hoffman非常“激动”。58A.swum BclimbedCslept Deaten答案与解析：D根据下文的“. so she looked very weak.”可知，也许Bridget几天没“吃”东西了，所以她看起来非常虚弱。59A.kindness BpraiseCpatience Dattention答案与解析：A根据语境可知，陌生人的“善良”行为使Hoffman非常感动。60A.hope BangerChappiness Dconfidence答案与解析：C根据语境可知，Hoffman看到Bridget的时候非常“高兴”。