四川省泸县第四中学2019_2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、四川省泸县第四中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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

2、项。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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C。1Where was the man last night?AIn the library.BAt home.CAt the concert.2What do we know about the man?AHe likes driving.BHe enjoys traveling by car.CHe used to have a car.3What are the speakers mainly t

3、alking about?ATurning on the light.BPower failure.CBuying air-conditioning.4How does the man usually go to work?ABy bus.BBy car.COn foot.5What color does the man prefer to paint the bedroom?ALight blue.BYellow.CPink.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。听每段对话或独白前，

4、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。6What is Aelita Andre famous for?AHer life style.BHer art shows.CHer painting style.7What is NOT true about Aelitas first show?AIt was held in 2011. BIt was held in New York. CIt contained 44 paintings.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8How old was Aelita

5、 when she started paint?ANine months old.BFour years old.CSeven years old.9How much is the cheapest work of Aelita?AOver $ 2,400.BOver $ 3,000.C$ 4,400.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10How much should the woman pay for the flat every week if she takes it?A70 pounds.B30 pounds.C60 pounds.11What does the woman pref

6、er?AA flat with a big sitting room. BA flat without a kitchen.CA room of her own.12Where did the man grow up?AIn the countryside.BIn a city.CIn a small town.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13What do the speakers see in the streets now?AKids playing balls.BA lot of rubbish.CNice shops.14What is the date the day aft

7、er tomorrow?AAugust 27th.BAugust 25th.CAugust 29th.15Where is Mikes uniform during the holiday?AIn his cupboard.BUnder his bed.CBehind his door.16What advice does Lily give Mike at last?APreparing for the holiday sharing. BWearing school uniform. CFinishing his homework.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17Who will

8、pay the bill?AThe man.BThe woman.CThe womans husband.18What does the man order for dessert?AIce cream.BSalad.CNone.19What food has a light taste?ABeijing food.BShanghai food.CHunan food.20What does the man think about Chinese food?AVery delicious.BVery spicy.COily. 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

9、2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项A Mothers DayThe second Sunday in May is Mothers Day. Mothers Day is a special day for everyone! On that day, children usually give their mothers cards, presents and flowers. But most of the people like giving their mothers carnations(康乃馨). Somebody said God

10、could not be everywhere and he made mother.Fathers DayFathers Day is on the third Sunday in June.Some Americans thought that if we had Mothers Day, we should have a Fathers Day.On Fathers Day, there is not any party. But children will give their father some presents and the best wishes. Father is gr

11、eat. We could give the best wishes to them.HalloweenHalloween is on October 31st. On this day, in front of the house there are a lot of pumpkin lights. They are very beautiful. Every family has a lot of sweets. When children go to knock at their doors, people will give them sweets.EasterEaster is fr

12、om 22nd March to 25th April. Easter is an important holiday in Western countries.Chickens are usually born then. Many children buy chocolate and Easter eggs. They also make Easter eggs. Some people like this holiday because it is interesting.Thanksgiving DayEvery last Thursday of November is a speci

13、al day. Some American think Thanksgiving Day is more important than Christmas Day. On that day, all people have supper with their family together. Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, have family gatherings and enjoy holiday meals. People like to eat turkeys and some fruits. On tha

14、t day people are all happy. But in Canada Thanksgiving Day is the second Monday in October.21On which day can children ask for and get sweets?AFathers Day.BThanksgiving Day.CHalloween.DEaster.22What will Americans do on Thanksgiving Day?AThey say thanks.BThey have friend gatherings.CThey go on holid

15、ay.DThey buy many cards.23What can be the best title of the passage?ASome traditional festivals in AmericaBA brief introduction of some special daysCFestivals that are only celebrated in the WestDForeign festivals and customs.B Artie Shaw was born in New York City in 1910. His parents were poor pers

16、ons who had come to the United States from Eastern Europe. At the age of fourteen, he began to play the saxophone(萨克斯管) and then the clarinet(竖笛). From very young age, Artie Shaw wanted to play his clarinet better than anyone. He wanted his sound and music to be perfect, so he began working as a pro

17、fessional musician when he was fifteen, and he left home and began playing in bands across the United States.In 1927, young Artie Shaw traveled to Chicago, Illinois to hear the great trumpet (小号) player, Louis Armstrong. He immediately understood that Armstrongs great jazz sound was the beginning of

18、 something new and exciting. Artie left Chicago with a growing interest in jazz music. Soon after, he moved to New York City. He got work playing the clarinet for the Columbia Broadcast System radio network in1936. He was given chance to found his band and play at New Yorks famous Imperial Theater o

19、n Broadway. His group was not the top band in the show. But the crowd loved his music. This proved to be a major step in his career.In 1938, Artie Shaw and his band recorded what would be one of their most popular songs. It sold millions of records. It still sells several thousand each year. Shaw wa

20、s surprised that it became so popular. The song is Begin the Beguine written by Cole Porter. However, the fame caused problems for Shaw. He could not go anywhere without being recognized. He no longer had a private life.On Dec. 13th, 2004, Artie Shaw died after a long sickness. He was ninety-four ye

21、ars old. He was the last great musician and bandleader of what has been called the “Big Band Era”.24When was Artie Shaw born?AIn 1936.BIn1927.CIn 1938DIn 1910.25How old was Artie Shaw when he founded his own band?ATwenty-six.BTwenty-seven.CSeventeen.DTwenty-eight.26What can we infer from paragraph 3

22、?AArtie Shaw knew his records would be popular.BArtie Shaw wanted the fans to recognize him.CArtie Shaws records sold well.DArtie Shaw recorded his first record in 1938.27What can be the best title for the text?AArtie Shaw-a Famous MusicianBArtie Shaw Made Band FamousCArtie Shaw and His BandsDArtie

23、Shaw Recorded Many SongsC Ever since it was created 30 years ago, The Simpsons, the longest running prime-time(黄金时段) TV show in the country, has become part of US life. So when TV critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz ranked the 100 greatest comedies and dramas broadcast in the US ,it came as

24、 no surprise that The Simpsons was their top choice.This was the show that changed the very concept of cartoons in Western society. Before it appeared, cartoons were considered a way to learn and have fun, not serious adult entertainment. The Simpsons changed this. The genius of the show is that it

25、has something to offer both adults and children.Its a hugely entertaining program thats also full of satire(讽刺的) and clever humor.A remark by Chitra Ramaswamy in The Guardian gave a sense of the esteem(敬重) in which The Simpsons is held:“Nothing before or since has match its capacity to be at once so

26、 profoundly clever and so unbelievably stupid.”The shows creators make fun of the US government, social customs, and of course, the idea of family life. But unlike most classic US prime-time TV characters the Simpsons are a dys-functional(功能失调的) family.Bart, the boy, is always in trouble-both at hom

27、e and at school. That may be in part because of his paternal example. Homer Simpson, perhaps the most iconic(标志性的) character, is a beer-swilling, overweight slob（懒汉） who is normally found in front of the TV. And Marge, Homers wife and the mother of the family, spends most of her time cooking, cleani

28、ng or trying to fix the messes that Bart and Homer make.The smartest member of the family is daughter Lisa, who does well in school but is no goody-goody(讨好卖乖的人)-Lisa never misses an opportunity to challenge authority. The youngest member of the family is baby Maggie, who will likely be as much of a

29、 handful as her brother and sister when she grows up.But although the Simpsons are a problem family, viewers are always on their side. One of the reasons why the show has remained so popular all these years is that the characters are so lovely. Millions of us identify with them. They are a working c

30、lass family struggling to make ends meet. They arent perfect, but then, who is? And after 30 years, this is still what strikes a chord （引起共鸣）with millions of viewers worldwide.28According to the article , The Simpsons_.Ais suitable for both adults and kids.Breminds people of their sad children.Cis a

31、 program designed only for fun.Dis difficult to understand for many people.29Which of the following statement is TRUE about the Simpson family according to the article?AThey all show great support to the government.BBart and Lisa are the troublemakers of the family.CThey are an ordinary family with

32、many problems.DThe children regard Homer as their role model.30According to the article,viewers like the Simpsons mainly because_.Athey have the courage to challenge authority.Btheir lives and problems are similar to real peoples.Cthey teach viewers how to fix problems.Dthey are a happy and perfect

33、family.31What is the article mainly about?AReasons behind The Simpsons lasting popularity.BThe most popular characters in The Simpsons.CChanges to The Simpsons over the yearsDWhat kind of stories The Simpsons tells.D If you want to be a volunteer, you have to answer the following typical questions.

34、Do you want to work with people, animals or machines? Do you want to work indoors or outdoors, directly serve people in need or serve people behind the scenes? Every year, thousands of people in the west offer volunteer service. Volunteering greatly strengthens the community because it helps the old

35、, the young, the weak, the sick, and the disabled and the injured to solve problems.Volunteers usually help in many different ways. They may give people advice, offer friendship to the young, drive the elderly to church (if up to the driving age), advise kids against drugs, work as assistants in sch

36、ools or nursing homes, raise funds, plant trees, help out in local libraries and do many other things. Volunteering can be a few hours a week or a few hours a month. Anybody who wants to serve people in need can become a volunteer.In fact, the art of volunteering is a process of both giving and rece

37、iving. Volunteering allows volunteers to meet new people, make new friends and mix with people from all walks of life. Volunteering is an excellent way to experiment and try out new techniques and skills, discover your individual talents and explore career choice. Being a volunteer will take you on

38、a wonderful journey and help you learn more than what you can get from books.32As a volunteer, only when you grow old enough can you _.Aplant trees on hillsBdrive the elderly to churchCgive advice to othersDhelp out in local libraries33How is the second paragraph mainly developed?ABy listing example

39、s.BBy comparing.CBy giving explanations.DBy discussing.34It can be inferred from the passage that to be a volunteer, _.Ayou can do experimentsByou must be very strongCyou need to work very longDyou can get something valuable35Whats the best title of the passage?AHow to Hunt for JobsBVolunteer Servic

40、e in the WestCHow to Make FriendsDHow to Work with Animals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。 Homework is a major part of going to school: Its your teachers way of evaluating(评价) how much you understand of whats going on in class.36 Luckily, you can do a few things to mak

41、e homework less work.Be sure you understand the homework.Write your homework down in your notebook or day planner if you need to.37Its much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night!Use any extra time in school.Many schools have st

42、udy halls that are specifically designed to allow students to study. Its tempting(诱惑) to hang out with friends during study periods or unstructured(松散的) time.38Take a break.39 So take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting for too long without stretching or relaxing will make you less produc

43、tive than if you stop every so often. Taking a 15 minute break every hour is a good idea for most people.40If you dont finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then budget your time. Most high school students have between 1 and 3

44、hours of homework a night. If its a heavy homework day and youve got an assignment in every subject, youll need to devote more time to homework. Its a good idea to come up with some kind of homework schedule, especially if you are involved in sports or activities or have an after school job.AMake a

45、homework schedule.BSettle down to do homework.CAnd it helps digest important concepts.DMost peoples attention spans (跨度) arent very long.E. Dont be afraid to ask questions about whats unknown.F. Once your homework is done, you can check over it if you have extra time.G. But the more work you can get

46、 done in school, the less youll have to do that night.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Nowadays it is found that school students seldom pay much attention to sports. Is it because they have no 41 in sports? It may not be the fact. They often

47、say they have 42 more important things to do. 43 are these important things? Examinations! They have to 44 themselves for the most important School Certificates of Education Examination(毕业会考), and also to 45 with the test and the exams in school. So many of them tend to 46 bookworms.In the summer ho

48、lidays of the former years they could do 47 they liked, but in the summer holidays of the 48 years, they have to 49 all their time to the preparation. So studies have 50 them from going in sports. Because of the pressure 51 their parents and teachers, they have to work harder and spend most of their

49、 time on books. Many parents 52 their children to pass this examination in order to get a stepping stone for higher studies or better jobs. As for the 53 themselves, they want to get good results so that they can 54 their studies in the universities. So it is necessary that they 55 up their school a

50、ctivities, especially sports.Indeed, a complete education cannot go 56 physical training, for a quick mind seldom 57 along with a weak body. It is well said, “All work no play 58 Jack a dull(迟钝的) boy.” In one word, without a strong body, you can never 59 anything, let alone a great success in 60 .41

51、AlessonBtimeCinterestDplace42AveryBotherCfewDmuch43AWhereBHowCWhichDWhat44AprepareBgetCmakeDask45AagreeBfightCworkDdeal46AhaveBbecomeCchangeDgrow47AsomethingBchangeCanythingDwhich48AthisBthatClastDpresent49AspendBtakeCcostDgive50AseparatedBdividedCtakenDprevented51AfromBofCinDto52AforceBwantCmakeDle

52、t53AstudentsBteachersCparentsDexaminations54AdevelopBimproveCfurtherDstop55AkeepBputCtakeDgive56AforBafterCwithDwithout57AgoesBgetsClivesDlies58AturnsBmakesCgetsDbrings59AreceiveBachieveCdoDaccept60AsportsBexamsCtrainingDlife第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。I dont very often

53、have a full day off work. Today I did. I had a leisurely morning, going to the gym, 61 (walk) the dog, feeding my friends cat, and thought I would hurry into the office at Job number 2, to fill in my time sheet so I would 62 (pay) for the hours I have worked. I was thinking that I had worked less ho

54、urs because the lady I share job with was working instead 63 me. I prayed then, that somehow we would have 64 (much) money coming in this month and imagined money coming in to my bank account.I arrived at the office to see the main secretary looking very pale. She asked what my afternoon 65 (plan) w

55、ere, when I said I had the afternoon free she asked me 66 I could work for her, as she had really hurt her back. I was really looking forward to a day off, but she looked in such pain that I said yes straight away. She did a quick handover of what 67 (be) urgent and needed to be done.I raced home an

56、d got 68 (change) into work appropriate clothes and took over. Our boss phoned and thanked me for stepping in so that everything went 69 (smooth). The unwell person went home, and I got four hours extra pay. Its amazing how 70 universe works.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之

57、间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），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 John,How time flies! Im very glad to hear you again. You want to know which is going on in schools in China. In th

58、e word, everything has changed. Every school take part in the campaign of reducing learning load. In the past, I used to studying until 11: 30 on weekends. But now I can arrange things of my own, such as readme books, visiting museums, or take computer lessons on weekends. In the evening I can watch

59、 news on the TV, or read newspapers. Whats more, my parents support me. They think because I am a student, I dont have to study all day long. I think the idea of reducing learning load was well accepted by everyone.Best wishes.Yours,Li Hua第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是某学校的学生李华，你校学生会准备举行一次“读书月(Reading Month)”活动

60、。请你根据下面的提示，用英语写一则书面通知，并号召大家积极参与。1. 目的：丰富校园生活，开阔视野，提髙阅读水平；2. 内容：每人至少读三本书，并写一篇读后感(impressions of after-reading)，于四月三十日前交给学生会；3. 时间：三月六日至四月五日。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 通知的开头已拟好，不计入总词数。Dear fellow students,_2020年春四川省泸县第四中学高一期中考试英语试题参考答案一听力1-5：BCBAC6-10:CCABA11-15:CBBCB 16-20:ABCBA二阅读理解21-23:CA

61、B24-27:DACA28-31:ACBA32-35:BADB36-40:CEGDA三完形填空41-45:CBDAD46-50:BCDDD51-55:ABACD56-60:DABBD四语法填空61walking 62be paid 63of 64more 65plans66if/whether 67was 68changed 69smoothly 70the五书面表达Dear fellow students, In order to enrich our school life, we are going to hold an event called “Reading Month”. The

62、 event is aimed at broadening our horizons and improving our reading ability. Everyone is encouraged to take an active part.The details of the arrangement are as follows. The event will last from March 6th to April 5th, during which every participant is required to read at least three books of any kind. Besides, impressions of after-reading are welcome and should be submitted to Students Union before the last day of the event.This event is of great benefit to students. We call on every one of you to join us. Lets enjoy ourselves in the ocean of books.Yours,Li Hua