广东省湛江市第二十一中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期开学考试试题.doc

1、广东省湛江市第二十一中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期开学考试试题考试时间：120分钟，满分150分。注意事项： 1、本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。2、答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。3、全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。4、考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第I卷第一部分 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，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。 ADav Pilkey, who was born on March 4th,

2、 1966, the inventor of a childrens novel series Captain Underpants, has achieved some great success in his life.Although he had strict parents, who always supported him, things did not turn out well for him as a young student. He was disliked in school by his teachers because he had trouble focusing

3、 in class. And he also didnt really fit in with other kids. So what he did was use his strengths, imagination and creativity to think of a better world! What it resulted in was characters like Captain Underpants, who he started dreaming up in his second year at primary school.Pilkey was often punish

4、ed for his behavior in class and thus he usually sat at a desk in the school hallway. He took the bad things that were happening to him and turned them into amazing drawings and stories. But his teachers were not pleased or impressed. They didnt like his stories or drawings.Until one day in college,

5、 one of his teachers took note of his talents and suggested that he write childrens books. So he started writing and created a book. But then no one wanted to publish it. He got declined by 20 publishers before one agreed to do it. And from there, he made history! He has now sold over 80 million boo

6、ks like Dog Man and Captain Underpants, and recently helped make a movie!Pilkey never stops. He has many stories left in him and also a desire to help kids read more. He hopes that kids can find their talents and become the best themselves through reading his books.1.What can we know about Pilkey as

7、 a young student?A.He didnt perform well at school.B.His teachers were strict with him.C.His parents didnt support his dream.D.He was short of imagination and creativity.2.How did Pilkeys teachers react to his creations of stories and drawings?A.They were impressed by them.B.They showed no interest

8、in them.C.They advised him to improve them.D.They considered them a waste of time.3.What does the underlined word “declined” in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Refused.B. Criticized.C. Encouraged.D. Appreciated.4.What will Pilkey probably do next?A.Donate his books to more poor children.B.Teach children some rea

9、ding skills.C.Help kids fall in love with writing.D.Create more books for children.BOn a cold winter day, many years ago, a French art teacher named Pierre Chevalier got on a train in Lyon to go to Paris. When he started his journey, he didnt know that it was the beginning of almost 40 years of acci

10、dents and near death experiences.During the journey, the train fell into an icy river, killing 12 passengers. Chevalier managed to swim back to the river bank. He only had a broken leg.Two years later, Chevalier was on a plane from Paris to Moscow when a door suddenly opened and he fell out. A few m

11、inutes later, the plane crashed(坠毁); 27 people were killed. Chevalier was so lucky that he landed in a haystack(干草堆).A few years later, he was hit by a bus, but again had no serious injuries. Then a year after that, he was driving on a mountain road when he saw a truck coming straight at him. He dro

12、ve the car off the road, jumped out, landed in a treeand watched his car fall 100 metres down the mountain.“There are two ways you can look at it,” Chevalier said. “Im either the worlds unluckiest man, or the worlds luckiest.” When a reporter asked Chevalier what he thought, he chose the “luckiest”

13、one.Two years ago, aged 71, Chevalier bought his first lottery ticket(彩票) in 50 years and won more than 2 million.After this, a TV company in America said they wanted him to make an advertisement. At first he accepted, but then he changed his mind. Chevalier said he wouldnt fly to Los Angeles for th

14、e filming, because he didnt want to push his luck. Who knows? If he had accepted the invitation, maybe he would have had another accident. But Mr Chevalier is a lucky man. If hed had another accident, he probably would have survived that too!5. In the train accident many years ago, Chevalier _A. did

15、nt get injured at all B. was lucky enough to be aliveC. was finally pulled out of the river D. was the only passenger to survive6. Why did Chevalier refuse to make the advertisement?A. Because he had won 2 million. B. Because he didnt want to leave home.C. Because he didnt want to risk losing his li

16、fe. D. Because he didnt like the TV company.7. The text mainly talks about _A. a man with nine lives B. the unluckiest man in the worldC. a man who traveled around the world D. a man who earned 2 million in a lotteryCDo you like shopping? Or does the thought of wandering round the shops fill you wit

17、h terror? For some of us, shopping is an enjoyable way of spending our spare time and our money. For me, its something I would rather avoid. Thank goodness for the Internet! Its more convenient to buy CDs, electrical items, even food, from the comfort of your sofa. But thats not the only reason：pric

18、e is an important factor. We can buy goods and services cheaper online. But sometimes the problem is knowing what to buy. This has led to a type of shopping called showrooming.Showrooming is something Ive done. I will go to a shop to see, touch and try out products but then go home and buy them onli

19、ne at a knock-down price. Im not alone in doing this. Research by a company called Foolproof, found 24% of people showroomed while Christmas shopping in 2013.Amy Cashman, head of Technology at TNS UK, says the reasons for this new shopping habit are thatpeople are lacking time, lacking money and the

20、y want security about the products they are buying. She explains that consumers are not only shopping online at home but they are using the Internet in store or on their smartphones to shop around.But does this mean technology will kill shops? Certainly shops will change. They will have to offer mor

21、e competitive prices or encourage people to buy more by giving in-store discounts or free gifts.We mustnt forget that buying in a shop means you can get expert advice from the sales assistant and you can get good aftercare. Its good to speak to a real human rather than look at a faceless computer sc

22、reen but at least by showrooming, you get the best of both worlds!8. The two questions in Paragraph l are raised to _ .A. give two examples B. introduce the topicC. compare different opinions D. get answers from readers9. What does showrooming mean in the text?A. Trying in shops and buying online. B

23、. Showing products in a room.C. Buying something in a store. D. Shopping on the Internet.10. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4 ?AOnline shops will disappear BFree gifts will surely promote salesCShops need necessary changes DShops will be replaced by online shops11. The authors attitude towards

24、showrooming is _ .A. critical B. neutral C. casual D. supportive DAn Indian movie about two sisters has become a huge hit in China. The Hindi language film, called Dangal, has earned almost $ 170 million in China since its release there on May 5.Much has been written about why Dangal has enjoyed suc

25、h big success in China. Some people say one reason is that the films star and producer, Aamir Khan. He is famous in Indias Bollywood film industry. Two of his earlier films were also big hits in China.Khans popularity was clear after he got more than 600,000 followers on the Chinese social media ser

26、vice Sina Weibo within two months of joining. But he is not the only reason that the film strongly connects with audience across China. Media has pointed out how it shows similarities between parental systems in China and India.Dangal is based on the true story of a man who enjoyed the sport of wres

27、tling（摔跤）. He competed as a wrestler, but never could achieve his lifelong dream: winning a gold medal. As a father, he wanted his son to win the medal. But his wife only gives birth to daughters. So he finally decides to train them to be world-class wrestlers.The movie is more serious than most Bol

28、lywood productions, which tell happy love sorties and include colorful music and dance performances.Edward Chan is a Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He says the strict way of parenting film is something people in China can easily relate to. “1 think the father role dscribed by the

29、 movie in India is quite similar to the culture, especially the traditional culture in China. ”The Chinese government-supported Global Times newspaper pointed that movie critics（评论家）in China did not like Dangal. Most of them agree with the fact that the father in the film was forceful in pushing his

30、 daughters to become wrestlers. But the film Dangal is really aimed to educate children to work for their dreams.12. Whats the main reason for the father teaching his daughters to wrestle?A. He wanted them to realize his goal. B. He wanted to punish them.C. Few women took this sport. D. He loved the

31、m very much.13. What do most Chinese movie critics agree?A. The truth of the whole story was doubtful.B. The fathers behaviour in the film Dangal was cruel.C. Indian films often have a bad influence on Chinese parents.D. The film Dangal was against the Indian traditional culture.14. What can we lear

32、n from the text?A. Most films from Bollywood are serious. B. Daughters perform worse in sport than sons.C. Indian parentsroles are similar to those in China in some way.D. The films produced by Aamir Khan is not popular with Chinese.15. What does the author think of Dangal?A. Its unsuccessful. B. It

33、s unknown.C. Its educational. D. Its relaxing.第二节 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 Celebrate ThanksgivingCelebrated yearly on the fourth Thursday in November ,the holiday of Thanksgiving was first ob-served (庆祝) in 1621 and continues to be an American tradition

34、today. 16 .(1) Make the table merry. 17 . If not, lay out the food somewhere readily reachable on the day. Get the kids to help set the table, which is regarded as part of their contribution to the preparations.(2) 18 . There are a few traditions connected with Thanksgiving that are enjoyed in many

35、families, such as gathering around the TV and watching football games or watching the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV with the kids.(3) Spend a little time thinking the meaning of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a chance for many families to spend time together after being apart for much of the ye

36、ar. 19 . Think of your familys own ways to express your appreciation (感激) on this day and in the following year.(4) 20 . Offer to help prepare meals at a homeless shelter, and start food or clothing donation (捐赠). This can be an important part of teaching your children about gratitude in action.A. T

37、ake a long nap after the meal if youre feeling sleepyB. Consider helping the less fortunate during ThanksgivingC. Enjoy some traditional activities in Thanksgiving holidayD. It is a good time to think the love that you have for one anotherE. If you want to know how to celebrate Thanksgiving, just fo

38、llow these stepsF. Here are some things youll have to do to prepare the food for your holidayG. Arrange the table decorations the day before Thanksgiving if you have a separate dining table第二部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，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。 All passen

39、gers boarded (登机)，and the flight would be on time. I went up to the gate (登机口) to get the papers from the gate staff and 21 an adult passenger sitting there crying, which was very 22. So I asked the gate staff what was up and they told me that the passenger was not 23 to board due to a problem of hi

40、s ticket. His last name in the ticket was 24 wrongly by a letter but he had 25 it before.After my asking, the man said that his father was just in the 26 and he needed to take this flight to hopefully see him before he 27. Unfortunately, there was nothing the gate staff could do about it. They told

41、him to buy a new ticket. 28，the flight was to leave ten minutes later and it was 29 for him to do so. He told me he would be really 30 if he wouldn91 be able to say his final goodbye to his dad. Seeing a grown man crying sadly, I was sure that he was telling the 31.I 32 for a while and then thought

42、of 33 I could do to help him. As a member of staff, I have a 34 I can issue (发) tickets through an online system to my family or 35 . Then, I provided a staff ticket for this passenger. I passed the ticket to him 36 his knowing what Id done. He was so 37 and it was all that I wanted to see. I just h

43、oped that he wouldnt 38 any of his fathers last words. Later, the gate staff told me they would help me keep the 39 as we can use the staff tickets only for people we know.I was so proud that day 40 I did something meaningful for a person in need.21.A. noticedB. greeted C. rescued D. encouraged22.A.

44、 funny B. common C. unusualD. dangerous23.A. forced B. allowed C. advisedD. persuaded24.A. read B. spelled C. understoodD. remembered25.A. found B. recorded C. imaginedD. ignored26.A. airport B. office C. schoolD. hospital27.A. gave upB. came back C. passed awayD. settled down28.A. InsteadB. However

45、 C. Otherwise D. Therefore29.A. special B. strange C. impossibleD. unbelievable30.A. regretfulB. confused C. anxious D. hopeless31. A. lie B. truth C. joke D. story32.A. checkedB. guessed C. predicted D. considered33.A. nothingB. anything C. something D. everything34.A. goal B. duty C. task D. right

46、35.A. pets B. friends- C. customersD. passengers36. A. for B. after C. since D. without37.A. calmB. brave C. pleasedD. curious38.A. miss B. repeat C. forget D. mind39.A. secret B. rule C. promise D. appointment40.A. because B. before C. until D. unless第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）Goog

47、ling something has become a way of life. If anyone thinks about 41. _ (look) something up on the Internet, he or she will probably want to “Google it.” The person 42. _ brought this new way of looking things up to people is Larry Page.Born on March 26, 1973, Larry Page is a computer programmer, and

48、founded Google with his partner, Sergey Brin. He devoted himself 43. _ the development of search engine (引擎). Page came from a computer science family. His father was a professor at Michigan University 44. _ Larry Page graduated with honors.From 45. _ early age Larry Page had been interested in find

49、ing out 46. _ mechanical (机械的) things worked, but it was invention 47. _ interested Page most. Larry Page 48. _ (begin) his first Google page while still a student at Stanford. He developed a new algorithm (计算程序) that was 49. _ (good) than every search engine in use in 1996. Then Google was founded

50、in 1998. Since then, Google 50. _ (consider) as the No. 1 search engine in the world.第二节 请使用括号内的词的正确形式填空。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）51. _ (gradual) she realized that he wasnt telling her the truth. 52. One _ (advantage) of living in the town is the lack of safe places for the children to play.53. Shes sur

51、e to get the job she wants shes a very _ (determine) person.54. Death finally brought an end to her _ (suffer).55. Ive always looked to my father for _ (guide) in these matters.56. The _ (amaze) thing is that it was kept secret for so long.57. John showed high _ (intelligent) from an early age.58. W

52、e have such _ (total) different backgrounds.59. The orchestra will give two more _ (perform) this week.60. His parents are trying to train him to be a(n) _ (music). 第三节 根据所给的汉语意思，使用正确的短语完成句子，每空只填一个词。（共9小题；每空1分，满分25分）61. 我住的那所房子离学校很远。 The house _ _ I live is far away from my school.62. 要充分利用一切机会说英语。

53、_ _ _ every chance you have to speak English. 63. Berlin _ _ _ (破败不堪) after World War II.64.她已失业一年了。She had been _ _ _ for a year.65. 这本书是我的。This book _ _ me.66. 她进了厨房，想找杯水。She went into the kitchen _ _ _ a drink of water.67.她犯了个大错，结果丢了工作。 She made one big mistake, and, _ _ _, lost her job.68. 请注意我说

54、的话。Please _ _ _ what I am saying.69. 说实话，我认为我们没有获胜的可能。 _ _ _, I dont think we have a chance of winning.第四部分 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Jenny最近身体不舒服，来信向你询问如何保持健康。请你给她回信并提出建议。内容如下：1注意合理饮食：多吃鱼、新鲜蔬菜和水果等有营养的食品，不要吃太多的肉和甜食；2保证充足睡眠，不要熬夜，每天至少睡8个小时；3多参加体育锻炼，戒掉吸烟，养成良好的饮食习惯。4. 其他建议注意：1.词数：120左右；2信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；

55、3参考词汇：有营养的nutritious熬夜 stay upDear Jenny，Im very glad to receive your letter. But at the same time, Im sorry to hear that you are not very well these days. In your letter you asked me how to stay healthy. Here is my advice. Yours, Li Hua2019-2020学年度第二学期期初考试高一英语（必修3、4）试卷答案第一部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共1

56、5小题；每小题2分，满分30分）14 ABAD 57 BCA 811 BACD 1215 ABCC第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分）1620 EGCDB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）21ACBB 25DDCB 29CABD 33CDBD 37CAAA第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）4l.looking。42. who / that 43.to 44.where 45. an 46. how 47.that 48. began 49. better 50. has been consid

57、ered第三部分 写作（共四节；满分65分）第一节 请使用括号内的词的正确形式填空。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）词性转换51.Gradually 52. Disadvantage 53. determined 54. Suffering 55. Guidance56. amazing 57. Intelligence 58. Totally 59. Performances 60. musician第二节 根据所给的汉语意思，使用正确的短语完成句子，每空只填一个词。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. in which62. Make use of63. was in

58、 ruins64. out of work65. belongs to66. in search of 67. as a result68. pay attention to69. To be honest第四节 书面表达（满分25分）Dear Jenny,Im very glad to receive your letter. But at the same time, Im sorry to hear that you are not very well these days. In your letter you asked me how to stay healthy. Here is

59、 my advice.Firstly, you should keep a balanced diet. You should avoid eating food high too much meat and dessert. Youd better eat more fish, fresh vegetables and fruits. Secondly, make sure you have enough sleep and you mustnt stay up too late at night. I suggest that you should sleep at least 8 hou

60、rs a day. Finally, taking exercise every day helps building (up)a strong body. On the contrary, smoking is harmful to your health. Therefore, give up smoking and develop a healthy eating habit. By eating properly and exercising regularly, you can keep your body at a proper weight and stay healthy. I truly hope my advice is helpful and youll get well soon. Best wishes!Li Hua