天津市第一中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题 (2).doc

1、天津市第一中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题本试卷分为第 I 卷（选择题）、第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，共 100 分，考试用时90 分钟。第 I 卷 1 至 5 页，第 II 卷 6 页。考生务必将答案涂写规定的位置上，答在试卷 上的无效。祝各位考生考试顺利!第 I 卷 I. 听力(共 20 小题，每题 0.5 分，满分 10 分)第一节 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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where are probably the two speakers?A. At home. B. At school

2、. C. At a bookstore.2. Why does the woman need to borrow money?A. Because she has used up all her money. B. Because she has left her purse at home. C. Because she has lost her purse.3. How does the man usually travel around?A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.4. What country did the man travel to?A.

3、China. B. Australia. C. America.5. What do the two speakers most probably go there for?A. Finding a job.B. Looking for someone.C. Doing some sightseeing. 第二节 听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段材料读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6. In which month did the man get married?A. June. B. July. C. Januar

4、y.7. What do we know about the woman?A. She hasnt got married yet. B. She divorced not long ago.C. She enjoys her life very much now. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。8. What is the woman going to Guangzhou for?A. Visiting her classmates. B. Doing surveys (调查). C. Selling her products.9. Where did the man atten

5、d college?A. In Guangzhou. B. In New York. C. In Beijing.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Where did the woman probably get the news?A. From a newspaper.B. From a TV news report.C. From a radio news report.11. How many people were injured?A. At least 3.B. At least 12.C. At least 24.12. What makes the woman

6、 worried?A. That her mother might be in danger. B. That her friend might be in danger.C. That a storm might hit her city. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. What hotels the man has stayed at. B. What hotels are the best in Beijing.C. Which hotel the woman sh

7、ould stay at in Beijing.14. Where is Dafang Hotel in Beijing?A. A 15-minute drive from the Beijing West Railway Station. B. A 5-minute drive from Tiananmen Square.C. Close to the CCTV Tower.15. Which hotel sits in the Wangfujing area?A. Dafang Hotel.B. Sunworld Dynasty Hotel.C. Airport Tianyuan Hote

8、l.16. What do we know about Airport Tianyuan Hotel?A. Its checkout time is by 14:00.B. Pets are not allowed to be taken in. C. Its too expensive to stay at it.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. How did Tom Loveless get his findings?A. By consulting some experts. B. By visiting schools.C. By reviewing some

9、surveys.18. How much homework did the average high-schooler have in 1984?A. 30 to 45 minutes of homework each night. B. About an hour of homework each night.C. About one and a half hours of homework each night.19. What does the speaker think of homework?A. Tiring.B. Unnecessary.C. Important.20. What

10、 is mainly talked about in the end?A. Why a lot of homework is given.B. Students attitudes toward homework.C. Whether a lot of homework is necessary or not.II. 单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）21. - Dad, I have decided not to go to university.- _ What about your future career as a lawyer?A. Its up to yo

11、u.B. Good luck with college!C. You cant be serious!D. Are you jumping in with both feet?22. The chairman remained silent _ the whole debate.A. fromB. whileC. withD. throughout23. The twins, who _ their homework, were allowed to play badminton outside.A. will finishB. finishC. have finishedD. had fin

12、ished24. It is agreed that _ widely is one of the most effective ways to enlarge our vocabulary.A. readingB. readC. readsD. having read25. In my school, English is compulsory (必修) for all students, but French andSpanish are _.A. specialB. optionalC. typicalD. individual26. Joining the company as a c

13、lerk (职员), he got rapid promotion (晋升), and _ working as a manager.A. ended upB. came acrossC. settled forD. focused on27. I am determined to have a try _ it means risking losing everything.A. now thatB. as thoughC. as long asD. even though28. It was difficult to get a word in. Everyone _ so excited

14、ly about the new film.A. had talkedB. talkedC. was talkingD. would talk29. - Whats wrong? You look pale.- Nothing serious. Im just feeling tired after the long walk.A. lots ofB. a bit ofC. plenty ofD. kind of30. I still remember the moment I first saw him after his operation.A. thatB. whenC. whereD.

15、 as31. Tony thought he couldnt go to the concert because he had to write a report, but he went _.A. at allB. after allC. above allD. in all32. The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning who made her believe that he was her friend, and then she lent him about 31,000.A. eventuallyB. frequ

16、entlyC. previouslyD. occasionally33. Following the doctors advice, he began to eat food vitamin C.A. containingB. includingC. consistingD. covering34. Robert appeared on the stage. She took a deep breath and began to speak.Now she was Portia, a strong-willed in Shakespeares TheMerchantofVenice.A. me

17、mberB. actressC. playerD. character35. _ the temperature falling so rapidly, we couldnt go on with the experiment.A. SinceB. ForC. AsD. WithIII. 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）In an international spelling contest (竞赛) in America, an 11-year-old girl was asked to spell a certain word. But with her 36 v

18、oice the judges were not sure if she spelled the word with the letter A or E. They talked it over and 37decided to simply ask her what she had said. By now, the girl knew she had 38 the word, but instead of lying, she told the truth that she had said the 39letter so she lost the contest.As the girl

19、walked off the 40 , the entire audience stood to their feet, clapping to applaud(为鼓掌) her 41 . Later, dozens of newspaper reporterswrote about this 11-year-old girls honesty, even when it 42 her thecontest. But the fact is that she 43 the biggest contest that day: the contest of her 44 .Probably the

20、 biggest test of our character and honesty is what we should do if we knew we would never get 45 . This young girl could easily have 46and nobody would have known it but herself. But thats just it: She would know she did wrong. Its been said, “If you 47 , you make yourself cheap.” This young girl wa

21、s strong and smart enough to prize (vt.珍视) her own 48 and character more than the prize from a spelling 49 . Her respect for herself was more important than any 50 others might give her for winning a contest. She knew she would have to live with herself and the 51 she made in that moment will have l

22、ong-lasting influence.Its so true that the choices you make today 52 you what you are tomorrow. Our children will 53 our behavior much more than our advice. So if we want them to 54 to be honest, we must show them the way by being honest ourselves. Remember, our kids are 55 what we do and how we liv

23、e even when we dont think they see or know.36. A. highB. sweetC. toughD. soft37. A. finallyB. kindlyC. secretlyD. totally38. A. forgottenB. mispronouncedC. misspelledD. lost39. A. correctB. wrongC. differentD. same40. A. stageB. studioC. testD. classroom41. A. braveryB. honestyC. courageD. clevernes

24、s42. A. cancelledB. lostC. offeredD. wasted43. A. achievedB. brokeC. wonD. defeated44. A. talentB. knowledgeC. understandingD. character45. A. paidB. awardedC. caughtD. reported46. A. escapedB. liedC. changedD. answered47. A. acceptB. fightC. cheatD. insist48. A. conscience (良知)B. feelingC. diligenc

25、e (勤奋)D. modesty (谦虚)49. A. contestB. championC. judgerD. expert50. A. senseB. prideC. respectD. awareness51. A. planB. conclusionC. discoveryD. choice52. A. makeB. changeC. keepD. create53. A. giveB. takeC. followD. set54. A. grow upB. bring upC. take upD. come up55. A. recordingB. inspectingC. cor

26、rectingD. watchingIV. 阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）AOur library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.ZonesThe library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you ca

27、n sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor is the zone where you can talk. Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.ComputersYou can use your own computer to connect to the Wi-Fi specially prepared for notebook computer

28、s; you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office. They are situated in thearea known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.Group-study PlacesIf you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or

29、 sit at a table on the ground floor. Some study rooms are for 2-3 people and others can hold up to 6-8 people. All rooms are marked on the library maps.There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website. To book, you need an active University account and a valid University card. You

30、can use a room three hours per day, nine hours at most per week.Storage of Study MaterialThe library has lockers for students to store course literature(文献资料). When you have obtained at least 40 credits (学分), you may rent a locker and pay 400SEK for a years rental period.Rules to be followedMobile p

31、hone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library. Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.56. The librarys

32、upper floor is mainly for students to .A. read in a quiet place B. have group discussionsC. take comfortable seats D. get their computers fixed57. Library computers on the ground floor .A. help students with their field experiments B. contain software essential for schoolwork C. are for those who wa

33、nt to access the Wi-FiD. are mostly used for filling out application forms58. What condition should be met to book a group-study room?A. A group must consist of 8 people.B. Three-hour use per day is the minimum. C. One should first register at the university.D. Applicants must mark the room on the m

34、ap.59. A student can rent a locker in the library if he .A. can afford the rental fee B. attends certain coursesC. has nowhere to put his books D. has earned the required creditsBBrownie and Spotty were neighbor dogs who met every day to play together. Like pairs of dogs you can find in most any nei

35、ghborhood, these two loved each other and played together so often that they had worn a path through the grass of the field between their respective houses.One evening, Brownies family noticed that Brownie hadnt returned home. They went looking for him with no success. Brownie didnt show up the next

36、 day, and despite their efforts to find him, by the next week he was still missing. Curiously, Spotty showed up at Brownies house alone. Barking, whining(哀号) and generally pestering(不断打扰) Brownies human family. Busy with their own lives, they just ignored the nervous neighbor dog.Finally, one mornin

37、g Spotty refused to take no for an answer. Ted, Brownies owner, was steadily harassed(厌烦的) by the furious(暴怒的), adamant(坚决的) little dog. Spotty followed Ted about; barking insistently, then darting toward nearby empty lot and back, as if to say, Follow me! Its urgent!Finally, Ted followed the franti

38、c Spotty across the empty lot as Spotty paused to race back and bark encouragingly. The little dog led the man under a tree, past clumps of trees, to a desolate(荒芜的) spot a half mile from the house. There Ted found his beloved Brownie alive, one of his hind legs crushed(挤压变形) in a steel leg hold tra

39、p(陷阱，捕捉器). Horrified, Ted now wished hed taken Spottys earlier appeals seriously. Then Ted noticed something quite remarkable.Spotty had done more than simply led Brownies human owner to his trapped friend. In a circle around the injured dog, Ted found an array of dog food andtable scraps which were

40、 later identified as the remains of every meal Spotty had been fed that week!Spotty had been visiting Brownie regularly, in a single minded quest to keep his friend alive by sacrificing(牺牲) his own comfort. Spotty had evidently stayed with Brownie to protect him from predators, snuggling(依偎) with hi

41、m at night to keep him warm and nuzzling(用嘴鼻轻触) him to keep his spirits up.Brownis leg was treated by a veterinarian(兽医) and he recovered. For many years thereafter, the two families watched the faithful friends playing and chasing each other down that well-worn path between their houses.60. Whats t

42、he correct order of the following? They couldnt find him everywhere. Spotty went to Brownies masters house to ask for help. One evening, Brownie was missing. Spotty found Brownie and helped him by giving him food. They play together happily again.A.B. C.D.61. Which of the following is TRUE according

43、 to the passage?A. Spotty took Brownies food to him every day.B. There was a natural path between the two houses. C. The legs of Brownie were hurt by the steel trap.D. Brownie disappeared for more than a week.62. What can we infer from the passage?A. Ted noticed Spottys earlier actions.B. Brownies f

44、amily were thankful to Spotty.C. They asked the police to find Brownie for them. D. Spotty led Brownies owner to feed him.CHave you ever dreamed of meeting top scientists in person? If so, what would you want to ask them?For Tan Fanglin, a 15-year-old girl from No. 2 High School of East China Normal

45、 University in Shanghai, her dream of meeting top scientists has already come true.In October, she attended the World Laureates Forum(世界顶尖科学家论坛) for a second time, which had attracted 44 Nobel Prize laureates(获奖者) and 21 other world-class award winners.Tan was by far the youngest participant among t

46、he scientists invited to be atthe meeting of the worlds sharpest minds. Her discovery about the relationship between the Fibonacci sequence(斐波那契数列) and Bezout numbers(贝祖数) has won her many prizes in youth innovation(创新) competitions both in Shanghai and elsewhere in China.Her research is not just re

47、lated to some complex concepts, but rather she made a breakthrough for estimating(估算) the upper and lower bounds(界限) of Bezout numbers. This finding has been praised by the famous Canadian mathematician Professor Rankin, who provided an estimator in his issue published in American Mathematical Month

48、ly in 2013. According to Guangming Daily,Rankin has been studying the same theme for five years but with no conclusions.From a very young age, Tan has always been fascinated by mathematics. This is largely because of the influence of her father, who teaches mathematics in East China Normal Universit

49、y. But she had not participated in any Mathematics Olympiad exams before, which she finds will take up too much time.According to Xu Jun, Tans head teacher from her middle and high school, she doesnt take after-school classes or too many extra exercises either. Her mastering of Further Mathematics a

50、nd her good grades in school are thanks to the right study method. Her mother told Guangming Daily that Tan always treats studying and life with a positive mindset(心态) so she can feel happy while studying.Attending this forum enabled Tan to get more inspiration from top scientists. She even got the

51、opportunity to talk with Gero Miesenbock, the 2019 Warren Alpert Foundation Prize winner and the founder of ptogenetics(光遗传学). She asked Professor Miesenbock what he considered were the best personal qualities for conducting scientific research. Miesenbock encouraged her not to lose her passion and

52、love for what she does. He said that accepting failures is crucial(决定 性的) for researchers. He stressed that people all knew that even Thomas Edison went through hundreds of unsuccessful attempts before finally inventing the light bulb.Tan has met many barriers in her research and often feel upset. T

53、he words made Tan feel inspired. “l will keep my curiosity and interests in mathematicsand overcome any obstacles(障碍) in my research, she told Chinese Business View.63. Why was Tan Fanglin invited to the World Laureates Forum? A. She wanted to meet top scientists there.B. She had won many prizes in

54、Mathematics Olympiad exams.C. She has been interested in mathematics since her childhood.D. She had made remarkable achievements in mathematics research.64. What is special about Tan Fanglins school studies?A. She studies efficiently and stays optimistic in learning.B. Her academic achievements are

55、thanks to his teachers assistance.C. She spends many more hours doing many more exercises after class. D. Her father often gives her advice on how to study well.65. What is Tan Fanglin most concerned about as to scientific research? A. What the best personal qualities for doing scientific research a

56、re.B. What the most efficient method of conducting scientific research is. C. How to find a breakthrough in scientific research.D. How to learn lessons from others experience and failures.66. We learn from the passage that _.A. Tan Fanglin has made steady progress in mathematics researchB. science r

57、esearch goes together with failures and difficultiesC. science only favors those with talents in a certain fieldD. curiosity and interest will ensure you great achievementsDFood sometimes gets poisoned(在中放毒) with harmful things. A person who eats such food can get an illness called food poisoning. F

58、ood poisoning is usually not serious, but some types are deadly. The symptoms(症状) of food poisoning usually begin within hours of eating the poisoned food. Fever is one of the most common symptoms.Certain microorganisms (微生物) cause most types of food poisoning. Bacteria(细菌) and other microorganisms

59、can poison eggs, meat, vegetables, andmany other foods. After entering the body, these tiny living things poisonspeople sick.Some chemicals can also cause food poisoning. They are often added to food while it is being grown, processed, or prepared. For example, many farmers spray chemicals on crops

60、to kill weeds and insects. Some people may have a bad reaction to those chemicals when they eat the crops.Some plants and animals contain natural poisons that are harmful to people. These include certain kinds of seafood, grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and mushrooms.When people handle(处理) food properly

61、, the risk of food poisoning is very small. Microorganisms multiply(繁殖) rapidly in dirty places and in warm temperatures. This means that people should never touch food with dirty hands or put food on unwashed surfaces. Food should be kept in a refrigerator to stop microorganisms from growing. Meat

62、needs to be cooked thoroughly to kill any dangerous microorganisms. People should also wash food covered with chemicals before eating it. Finally, people should not eat wild mushrooms or other foodsthat grow in the wild. Some of these foods may contain natural materials that are poisonous to humans.

63、 In addition, some types of fish can be poisonous.Most people recover from food poisoning after a few days of resting and drinking extra water. If people eat natural poisons, they must go to the hospital right away to have their stomachs emptied.67. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. F

64、ood when poisoned can make people sick. B. Food poisoning means death. C. Food poisoning comes in varieties.D. Food poisoning can be serious.68. We know from the passage that the symptoms of food poisoning .A. are accompanied(伴随) by a feverB. are too common to be noticedC. can be noticed within hour

65、sD. can be ignored69. Food poisoning can be caused by all the following EXCEPT .A. some chemicalsB. low temperaturesC. some tiny living thingsD. certain natural materials70. From Paragraph 5, we can learn that .A. mushrooms should not be eatenB. vegetables are safer than meat and seafoodC. natural p

66、oisons are more dangerous than chemicalsD. different types of food should be handled differently第 II 卷V. 单词拼写：根据所给的首字母和中文写出所缺单词的正确形式（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）71. Legal advice should be s before you take any further action.72. The robbery was c _ on police video cameras.73. Were glad that shes back to

67、 her f (之前的) self again.74. Women in developing countries t _ have their first child when they are very young.75. The Swiss t (往往会) to be formal and address each other by last name.76. In spite of all its a , medical science still knows little about the human brain.77. After e _(在逛逛) the old part of

68、 town, there is going to be a guided tour of the world famous cathedral.78. We think it is reasonable to a (假设，以为) they lived in these caves, regardless of the cold.79. I think all of us should mind our b (行为) in public places.80. My drinking was starting to have a n effect on my work.V. 短语填空：从下方框中选

69、取合适短语，以其正确形式完成下列各句子，使句意完整。（共 10 小题，每小题 0.5 分，满分 5 分）at a speed of, in panic, in particular, in the lead, keep in mind, lose track of, make ones fortune, now and then, recover from, speaking of, turn up, wind up,81. The little girl stared at the gun , unable to move.82. Parents and coaches should act

70、 as better examples for children.83. travel, have you booked our hotel yet?84. Oh, its almost lunchtime. Id like to the meeting now.85. Near the end of the race, he was again.86. I receive letters from my cousin.87. How would you feel if moving to a new town meant your friends?88. I should not late.

71、 I dont want my friend to wait.89. On average the glacier moves about six feet per day.90. He was fired last month and hes still the shock.VII. 阅读表达（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）In college, Spring Break（春假）is usually associated with the beach, parties and sleepless nights, bringing about relaxation, free

72、time and friendsStudents who wish to spend their break doing something productive and rewarding, however, may choose to participate in the Alternative Break ProgramIt places college students in communities both at home and abroadThe Program allows students to take part in various projects dealing wi

73、th issues such as literacy （识字）, homelessness and the environmentIt includes helping kids with their lessons, raising money for families in need and collecting data for environmental researchThe hope is that, by getting themselves involved in different environments, students will have the opportunit

74、y to learn about members of communities and broaden their viewIn turn, they will incorporate （融合）their experiences and lessons learned into their own communitiesIn a word, the Program aims to encourage students to be active citizens and engage themselves in making a difference in societyIn the sprin

75、g of 2006, about 36,000 students in the USA participated in theAlternative Break ProgramSamantha Giacobozzi, now director of the Program, has been on five alternative break trips herself, including trips to New Orleans, India and DominicanRepublic“I was a student who went on alternative break trips

76、and had my lifetotally transformed by that experience,” she said“Every year, we meet many students who have attended the ProgramYou can see changes in their life that are connected with their alternative break experiences”The Program began in 1991. Today, it has become increasingly popular with coll

77、ege students in the United States91. Who may choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program?（No more than 10 words）92. What is the aim of the Program?（No more than 15 words）93. What is the meaning of the underlined word transformed in Paragraph 5?（1 word）94. What is Samanthas attitude toward

78、 the Program?（No more than 10 words）95. If you take part in the Program, which project are you interested in? And why?（No more than 20 words）【注意：请将答案填写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效！】参考答案I. 听力(10%)1-20BCABCBABCBCACCBBCBCA II. 单项选择 (15%)21-35CDDABADCDBBAADD III. 完形填空 (20%)36-55DACBABBCDCBCAACDACAD IV. 阅读理解 (30%)A 篇：5

79、6-59 ABCDB 篇：60-62 CDBC 篇：63-66 DAABD 篇：67-70 BCBD V. 单词拼写(10%)71. sought72. captured73. former74. typically75. tend76. advances77. exploring78. assume79. behavior(u)r80. negativeVI. 短语填空(5%)81. in panic82. in particular83. Speaking of84. wind up85. in the lead86. Now and then87. losing track of88.

80、turn up89. at a speed of90. recovering fromVII. 阅读表达 （10%）91Students who wish to do something productive and rewarding.92 It is to encourage students to be active citizens and make a difference in society.93Changed.94She thinks highly of the Program. She is in favor of the Program. / She holds a pos

81、itive attitude toward the Program.Or: She thinks its a great experience of changing ones life. Or: She is thankful / grateful for the Program.95 I am interested in helping kids with their lessons because education is important to them.Or: I want to raise money for families in need because they are poor and need our help.Or: I am interested in collecting data for environmental research because the environment should be protected.