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1、新疆昌吉回族自治州木垒县第一中学2019-2020学年高一英语上学期期中试题第一部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分) AIm sure you know the song “Happy Birthday”. But do you know who wrote the song and for whom it was written? The retired professor, Archibald A. Hill in Lucasville, USA could

2、tell us the story. Ninety-seven years ago, two of Mr. Archibald Hills aunts, Miss Patty Hill and Miss Mildred Hill were asked to write some songs for a book called “Song Storied for the Sunday Morning”. Miss Patty Hill and Miss Mildred Hill were both kindergarten teachers then. They loved children v

3、ery much and wrote many beautiful songs for the book. One of them was the famous “Good Morning to You.” The song said, “Good morning to you, good morning to you, dear children, good morning to all.” This song was very popular at that time among kindergarten children. But not many grown-ups knew it.

4、A few years later little Archibald was born. As his aunt, Miss Patty Hill sang the song “Happy Birthday” to the melody（曲调）of “Good Morning to you” to her little nephew（侄子）. She sang the song like this: Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Archie! Happy birthday to you!

5、Miss Patty Hill and her sister had never expected that this song would become so popular, but it really did. People all over the world like the song because of its simplicity in tune（曲调简单）and friendliness in words.1. Archibald A. Hill was _. A. English B. Russian C. American D. Australian2. The song

6、 “Happy Birthday” has a history of _ years. A. 97 B. about 90 C. more than 90 D. less than 903. Why did Miss Hiss wrote songs? A. Because they are musicians. B. Because they love children. C. Because they were asked to write for a book. D. Because their nephew asked them to do so.4. The sentence “it

7、 really did” means _. A. The song really became popular B. Their wish would really come true C. People all over the world like to listen to the song D. Yes, but the song didnt become popularBWhy did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.Most people know this joke. But recently, some p

8、eople have been much more worried about how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road.“Millions of animals die each year on U.S. roads,” the Federal Highway Administration reports. In fact, only about 80 ocelots, an endangered wild cat, exist in the U.S. today. The main reason? Roadkill.

9、“Eco-passages” may help animals cross the road without being hit by cars. They are paths both over and under roads. “These eco-passages can be extremely useful, so that wildlife can avoid road accidents,” said Jodi Hilty of the Wildlife Protection Society.But do animals actually use the eco-passages

10、? The answer is yes. Paul Beier of Northern Arizona University found foot marks left by mountain lions on an eco-passage that went under a highway. This showed that the lions used the passage.Builders of eco-passages try to make them look like a natural part of an area by planting trees on and aroun

11、d them. Animals seem to be catching on. Animals as different as salamanders（火蜥蜴）and grizzly bears are using the bridges and underpasses.The next time you visit a park or drive through an area with a lot of wildlife, look around. You might see an animal overpass!5. From the story, we know an eco-pass

12、age is _.A. an underground path for carsB. a fence built for the safety of the areaC. a bridge for animals to get over a riverD. a path for animals to cross the road6. When the writer says that “animals seem to be catching on” (Para. 6), he means _.A. animals begin to realize the dangers on the road

13、B. animals are crossing the road in groupsC. animals are increasing in numberD. animals begin to learn to use eco-passages7. The writer asks visitors and drivers to look around when traveling because _.A. wild animals may attack carsB. they may see wild animals on eco-passagesC. they may see wild an

14、imals in the parkD. wild animals may jam the road8. The best title for the passage is _.A. Special bridges help animals cross the roadB. Endangered animals increase because of roadkillC. Animals fail to cross the roadD. Take steps to protect animals in danger C I began to grow up that winter night w

15、hen my parents and I were returning from my aunts house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio pr

16、ogram for school children to which I listened every morning. I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to seethe strange and magica

17、l places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving and never to come back was hardly in my head then.The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism（乐观）, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really losthaving t

18、o study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times.” My respons

19、ibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers（移民局官员）, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company repre

20、sentatives.From my experiences I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles go away at last! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.9. How di

21、d the author get to know America?A. From radio programs B. From books and picturesC. From her mother D. From her relatives10. Upon leaving for America the author felt _.A. excited B. confused C. worried D. amazed11. For the first two years in New York, the author _.A. often lost her wayB. did not th

22、ink about her futureC. studied in three different schoolsD. got on well with her stepfather DJenny went to visit her friends in New York last weekend Her friends met her at the airport on Friday afternoon and drove her to the hotel They had dinner at a Chinese restaurant and went to see a film after

23、 thatJenny and her friends set out early on Saturday morning for a farm and stayed there until Sunday morning During their stay, they went fishing and swimming in the small river on the farm They played football in the field and enjoyed a big meal around a camp fire（篝火）, singing and dancing till lat

24、e into the nightNobody could get up early on Sunday morning So when they got back to New York City, it was about three oclock in the afternoon They drove right to the airport because Jenny didnt want to miss her plane back home Jenny only stayed in New York for two nights but she had a great time wi

25、th her friends12Jenny went to New York_Ato do some shopping Bto see her friendCto spend her summer holiday Dto find a job13How did Jenny get to New York?ABy trainBBy busCBy plane DOn foot14Where did Jenny and her friends go on Saturday?ATo the farm BTo the Chinese restaurantCTo the airport DTo the r

26、ailway station15When did Jenny go back home?AOn Saturday afternoon BOn Sunday morningCOn Saturday evening DOn Sunday afternoon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。As we know, everyone can make mistakes, but dont worry about it. The following is what we should do when we m

27、ake mistakes. Just admit (承认）it. Dont think that our mistakes are caused by others. 16 Dont blame other people, and dont cheat ourselves, either. 17In order to stop the problem from getting worse, we should act quickly to solve it. If we dont act and deal with the problem quickly, itll only make us

28、feel more stressed. Also it is necessary to make a plan of action and correct the mistake according to it. 18 19 Those who have made the most mistakes can get an A, for they are theones who have learned the most. The more we learn from our mistakes, the cleverer we are. 20 What caused us to make the

29、 mistake? How can we avoid making the same mistake in the future? When we act with a method to get a good result, do it that way next time. If we dont, we should stop, think about it, change it and try again.A. Realize that making mistakes is the best way to learn.B. Dont be afraid of failure.C. Be

30、brave and face the fact that we have made the mistakes.D. Solve it at once.E. So be away from stress.F. So decide quickly and act.G. Think about what we can learn from our mistakes.第二部分：英语知识应用（共两节, 满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30分） 阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项。Sams uncle had an o

31、ld bird which sat in its cage all day. One day his uncle said, “It is too expensive to 21 that bird. We will get rid of it.” But Sam wanted to 22 the bird. Sams grandfather told him that the bird was once a famous 23 bird. Now24 people knew it. His grandfather took the bird out, and then quickly too

32、k his arms away. The bird opened its huge 25 and flew into the sky. After a few minutes, it 26 with a small rabbit, cut it open and started to 27 it. The next morning, Sam asked his uncle out. Sam did 28 his grandfather had done, but the bird 29 to the ground and stood still. Sams uncle 30 . Later h

33、is grandfather told him that the bird only hunted in late afternoon when light was less 31 . Sam asked his uncle to come out before 32 . This time the bird caught a mouse. His uncle was quiet with 33 , but laughed again, “We cant eat mice, so this bird is 34 .” And he sold the bird without telling S

34、am.Before Sam found the bird was 35 , two angry men arrived in a car. They 36 his uncle and said, the bird couldnt hunt and they wanted their money back. Sams uncle looked 37 and said, “I have spent it. But dont worry!” He 38 at Sam, “Sam will show you 39 to make the bird hunt! Its a great bird, isn

35、t it, Sam?” Sam opened the door of the car and took out the40 . It flew away and disappeared forever.21. A. feed B. buy C. wash D. sell22. A. know B. find C. keep D. buy23. A. singing B. sleeping C. eating D. hunting24. A. some B. no C. many D. few25. A. mouth B. wings C. tail D. eyes26. A. dealt B.

36、 returned C. met D. parted27. A. watch B. search C. eat D. help28. A. as B. for C. since D. after29. A. fell B. rose C. walked D. ran30. A. shouted B. cried C. laughed D. nodded31. A. attractive B. pleasant C. poor D. strong32. A. bed B. supper C. lunch D. breakfast33. A. patience B. surprise C. joy

37、 D. sadness34. A. harmful B. strange C. cheap D. useless35. A. leaving B. gone C. dying D. cooked36. A. shouted at B. smiled at C. looked after D. took after37. A. impressed B. worried C. satisfied D. bored38. A. waved B. pointed C. aimed D. jumped39. A. what B. why C. where D. how40. A. money B. co

38、at C. bird D. everything第二节：语法填空题（共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分）选词，并用其正确形式填空prefer opinion calm down rescue actual request bury escape upset forecast 1. He took a few deep breaths to .2. He was very thirsty, so he made a for some water.3. I to go to the cinema rather than watch TV.4. After the war they saved

39、 those who were alive and the dead.5. In my , many teenagers depend too much on their parents.6. Though he from the big fire, his skin was severely burned.7. The soldiers hundreds of people shortly after the earthquake.8. The weather says the storm will hit the area at midnight.9. Growing vegetables

40、 looks easy, but there is a lot to learn.10. She was very to hear that she failed in the exam again. 第三部分：书面表达（共35分）第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) I like playing football on the playground where is in the north of our school. I like them because I can play football with friends happy and we can also ha

41、ve matches. Although we are busy with our study, but we always sparing as much time as possible to practice. As a matter of fact, I begin playing football when I was only eight years old, and I have been good in it. I joined the school team as soon I entered senior high school. What fun it is to pla

42、ying football, especially on the beautiful autumn days with numbers of fallen leaf on the ground. 第二节:书面表达（满分25分）“十一”小长假即将开始，请根据提示写一篇英语短文，谈谈你打算如何安排你的假期生活。内容要点应包括：*和同学一起野餐 *反思半学期以来的高中生活，确定新的学习目标，改进学习方法*补习弱科 *帮助家长做家务活短文的内容要连贯、完整；短文单词数： 120150词。参考词汇：去野餐go for a picnic 反思reflect on 学习方法 studying method_

43、2019-2020学年度高一英语第一学期期中试题答案第一部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分）1-5 CBCAD 6-10 DBABA 11-15 CBCAD16-20 CDFAG第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30分）21-25 ACDDB26-30 BCAAC 31-35 DBBDB 36-40 ABBDC第二节：语法填空题（共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分）1. calm down 2. request 3. prefer 4.buried 5.opinion 6. escaped 7. rescu

44、ed 8. forecast 9. actually 10. upset 第三部分：写作（共2节；分35分）第一节:短文改错（每小题1分，共10分）1.where改为 which/ that 2.them 改为it 3.happy 改为happily 4.删but 5.sparing 改为 spare 6.begin 改为began 7.in 改为 at 8.I前加 as 9.playing改为play 10.leaf 改为leaves第二节：书面表达（满分25分） The National Day holiday is coming .We all feel excited about it

45、. After all, after six weeks study, we are all very tired.First, I will go for a picnic with my classmates. The weather in October is always very fine. Im sure well have great fun and relax ourselves a lot. Second, I will reflect on my study in the last six weeks to find my shortcomings. Then, I wil

46、l set a new goal and improve my studying method in order to make greater progress in the near future. The third thing I want to do is to learn some English, because my English is not very good. But I know it is very important if Im to succeed. Of course, I am also going to help my mother do some housework.Now, I am looking forward to enjoying my life in the holiday. I believe it can be very wonderful.