内蒙古集宁一中（西校区）2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、集宁一中2020-2021学年度第一学期期中考试高一年级英语试题命题人：于素丽 审核人: 景洁娜试卷分I卷（选择题）和卷（非选择题）俩部分，满分120分。第I 卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节阅读理解（共15小题每小题2分，满分30分）AVanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. But forthosewho are interested in adventure and sport, there is a lot to

2、do. Vanuatus islands offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano(火山) surfing and land diving.Volcano SurfingOn Tanna Island, Mount Yasur rises 300 meters into the sky. Yasur is an active volcano, and it erupts（喷发） almost every day, sometimes several times a

3、 day. For centuries, people have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways, volcano surfing is like surfing in the sea, but in other ways it is very different.Land DivingMost people are familiar with bungee jumping, bu

4、t do you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu and is almost fifteen centuries old? The activity, first called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony（仪式）.A man ties tree vines(树藤) to hislegs. He then jumps head-first from a high tower to touch the earth with the top of his

5、 head-without breaking the vine. Every spring, island natives (men only) still take partin this amazing activity.1. According to the passage, Mount Yasur.A.is no longer active B.is on Pentecost IslandC. erupts almost every day D. rises 800 meters into the sky2. Why have people recently started climb

6、ing Mount Yasur?A. People can climb it easily. B. People can make money.C. People can watch snow on it. D. People can surf the volcano.3. Which of the following about land diving is true?A. It is not dangerous at all. B. It was first called“bungee jumping”.C. It is a traditional activity in Vanuatu.

7、 D. It came to Vanuatu from another country.BAfter the examination, the doctor told my parents my sight(视力) would get worse and that I would lose my sight finally. On the way home from hospital, no one said a word. One day, would I only imagine the scenery（景色） beyond the glass rather than see it?Tha

8、t September, I entered middle school. Most nights I had homework that included a pile of books to read. To keep up with other children, I took great trouble to finish the task. With my nose a couple of inches from the page, I was tired easily. However, then I did not have audio books and electronic

9、devices(设备) like kids do now. Instead, Mom volunteered to read out loud. Mom worked part-time, cleaned the house, cooked and spent time with Grandma. In spite of being so busy, she showed up in my room like clockwork. She put on her reading glasses. Mom always thought those glasses made her look old

10、. To me, she looked like a teacher.In my room, Moms voice competed with the ticking of the clock. Being forced to focus on(集中) listening, I found a way to keep my marks up and compete with the other kids. When the teacher asked a question, I raised my hand with confidence. Teachers praised me for ha

11、ving a good memory. Reading removed(消除) my fear for my failing sight, reading also made me curious about other peoples challenges and how they managed. Though I could not use my eyes to fix on each passage, my mind lit up with every new book.True to what the doctor said, the worst came, but thanks t

12、o Mom, my sense of hearing now allows me to “see”. This was the most precious（珍贵的） gift from a mother to her child.4. The author and his parents keep silent on their way home from hospital because_.A. what the doctor said was worryingB. the author failed in the examC. they were tiredD. they focused

13、on the scenery along the road5. The author manage to raise his marks in learning by_.A. being confidentB. getting help from his teacherC. listening attentivelyD. competing with his classmates6. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The authors eyes recovered finally.B. Reading helped the author a

14、 lot.C. The authors mother quitted her job to look after him.D. Reading made the author more sensitive.7. Which of the following could be the title of the text?A. My eyesight troubleB. An unforgettable experienceC. My good hearingD. A precious gift from motherC Having friends may well keep you healt

15、hier and help you deal with stress better. Some studies show that people with close friends have a greater ability to fight disease than people who are alone.Make friendship a priority （优先）. Find the time to be with friends even if it means letting the lawn（草坪） go unremoved or the dishes unwashed fo

16、r a while. When you cant get together, use the phone to keep in touch.Open up to close friends. Keeping a deep friendship needs a level of “heartfelt” intimacy (亲密). Dont be afraid to express your inner fears and disappointments. Listen to your friends when they have problems, but offer your advice

17、only when it is wanted. Help raise friends confidence when they are shaken by a job loss, or other such events.Have different friends for different activities, such as going to the movies, singing in a choir(合唱团), and joining in a club.Dont wait for a friend to ask you for help. When a friend is sic

18、k, offer to go to the store or drive his/her children to their after-school activities.Never take a friendship for granted. Like a good marriage, friendship needs care and patience. Become a joiner. Find a group that matches your interests.Talk to strangers. Conversations started in museums, laundry

19、 rooms, or bookstores can lead to firm friendship.Enroll in an adult-education lesson. A classroom is an ideal place to meet others with similar interests.8. People with close friends have a _ ability to fight diseases than people who are alone. A. less B. greater C. poorer D. little9. According to

20、the passage, youd better offer advice to your friends _.A. only when they want it B. only when they are happyC. at any moment D. only when you are glad10. What should we do to have friends according to the author?A. Make friendship a priority B. Open up to close friendsC. Never take a friendship for

21、 granted D. All the above11. The underlined word “enroll” in the last paragraph means “_”.A. join B. give C. get D. CatchDDo you jump out of bed early, wide awake and ready to start your day？If so, you would be called an “early bird”. Perhaps, you hate the sound of your alarm clock each morning and

22、have little energy until afternoon. If so, youre probably a “night owl”(夜猫子)Most people can be divided into such two groups, but what makes us this way？And is one better than the other？There are different opinions.Usually, early risers have been praised as hard-working while those who prefer to get

23、up late are considered lazy. Most people believe the early bird catches the worm.Yet some scientists now believe “night owls” can really focus longer and produce more than early risers.Research has found that the early bird does not always get the worm. In a Belgian study, both “morning people” and

24、“evening people” were watched during their normal asleep and awake routines(常规)After 10 hours of being awake, the “evening people” became more alert(思维敏捷的). However, the “morning people” became sleepy and less focused. Researchers believe the reason for this difference is that night owls receive a l

25、ast-minute increase from their brains. This added energy allows them to stay alert for longer periods of time.It is possible to change your sleeping habits through regular bedtimes, early exercise and by avoiding midnight snacks. But if youre happy rising early or staying up late, youre probably doi

26、ng what works best for your own personal body clock.12The author introduces the subject by _.A telling an interesting storyB giving different opinionsC showing research resultsD asking a question13What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 really mean?A Those who get up early achieve their goa

27、ls.B Early to bed, early to rise is good for health.C “Night owls” can focus longer than “early birds”.D “Early birds” are as hard-working as “night owls”.14What did the researchers find in a Belgian study?A Late risers become sleepier than early risers.B Early risers become as focused as later rise

28、rs.C Late risers can think quickly after being awaken for 10 hours.D Early risers can think clearly after being awake for 10 hours.15What opinion does the author finally agree to?A People should get up early.B Whatever time suits you, its OK.C Staying up late is good for health.D Its impossible to c

29、hange ones sleeping habit 第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）根据对话内容，从对话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。Howtoprepareforanexamisabigquestionthatyoualwaysaskyourself.Herearesometipsthatmayhelpyou.Never fear or hate exams and be confident.Some students study well but still may be much afraid of exams and due to this r

30、eason, they get upset and wont be able to score marks. 16 You have to be confident and it is of great help for you to gain victories.Prepare a good timetable.Prepare a timetable before starting the study.17 Tough（难的）subjects can be given more time and easier ones less but most importantly you should

31、 spare some time for entertainment（娱乐）.Select a proper atmosphere（气氛） for studying.Studying atmosphere plays a very important role.18 So select a place where you feel comfortable. That is where you feel relaxed and can concentrate. And you have to make sure that while you are studying a subject you

32、are concentrating on it only. Keep the books of other subjects away from your eyesight so that you wont be upset about the things you have to learn.Make notes while studying.This is a very important point. While studying, make small notes. The notes should be brief so that you can remember all point

33、s while doing revision. 19 It wont take much time to go through this note. 20 On the night before an exam you have to sleep well, at least 6 hours and not more than 8 hours. Remember this will have a great effect on your exam. And have your food as in your daily diet.A.Sleepwellandeatwell.B.Sotrytop

34、resentanswersinpoints.C.Thisshouldincludeallthesubjects.D.CananyonestudywellwhilewatchingTV?E.Anidealnoteshallincludeallimportantpoints.F.Thiswillbeofgreatusetoyourcomingexams.G.Soleaveallyourfearsandfreeyourmindbeforestartingthestudy.第二部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题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

35、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。One afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant, waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive. Suddenly I _21_ that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing in my direction, _22_ he knew me. The man had a newspaper_ 23_ in front of him,

36、which he was _24_ to read, but I could _25_ that he was keeping an eye on me. When the waiter brought my _26_ the man was clearly puzzled by the _27_ way in which the waiter and I _28_ each other. He seemed even more puzzled as_29_ went on and it became _30_ that all the waiters in the restaurant kn

37、ew me. Finally he got up and went into the _31_ . When he came out, he paid his bill and _32_ without another glance in my direction.I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man had _33_ . “Well,” he said，“that man was a detective（侦探）. He _34_ you here because he thought you were the

38、man he _35_ .” “What?” I said, showing my _36 _. The owner continued, “He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wanted man. I _37_ say he looked very much like you! Of course, since we know you, we told him that he had made a _38_ .” “Well, its really _39_ I came to a restaurant where I

39、m known, ” I said.“ _40_ , I might have been in trouble.”21. A. knew B. understood C. noticed D. recognized22. A. since B. even if C. though D. as if23. A. flat B. open C. cut D. fixed24. A. hoping B. thinking C. pretending D. continuing25. A. see B. find C. guess D. learn26. A. menu B. bill C. pape

40、r D. food27. A. direct B. familiar C. strange D. funny28. A. chatted with B. looked at C. laughed at D. talked about29. A. the waiter B. time C. I D. the dinner30. A. true B. hopeful C. clear D. possible31. A. restaurant B. washroom C. office D. kitchen32. A. left B. acted C. sat down D. calmed down

41、33. A. wanted B. tried C. ordered D. wished34. A. met B. caught C. followed D. discovered35. A. was to beat B. was dealing with C. was to meet D. was looking for36. A. care B. surprise C. worry D. regret37. A. must B. can C. need D. may38. A. discovery B. mistake C. decision D. fortune39. A. a pity

42、B. natural C. a chance D. lucky40. A. Thus B. However C. Otherwise D. Therefore第II卷第二节 语法填空（每题1.5分，满分15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。Jonny: Hey! Im just practicing Tai Chi(太极). Would you like to join me?Peter: I know nothing about it. Is it difficult?Jonny: It seems easy, but you need a lot

43、of practice. You just follow me like this.Peter: OK. Dont laugh 41_ me. I may look funny.Jonny: Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and 42_ (soft). Try to keep your body straight. Move slowly, then be sure to keep your balance and dont let your body shake.P

44、eter: I cannot control my body well. My legs become 43_ (pain).Jonny: Keep 44_ (hold) your position for a while. It helps develop your strength and flexibility(灵活性). Raise your leg and let 45_ stay in the air for seconds.Peter: I feel my legs shaking. I cannot do this any longer.Jonny: Be patient! T

45、ai Chi 46_ (call) “shadow boxing” in English. It asks you to act like water: to be flexible as well 47_ strong. In real competition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy to fight back. The 48_ (hard) you try to beat him, the more likely you will get hit. He co

46、ntrols you!Peter: Unbelievable! Oh., 49_ you dont mind, Ill stop and take a deep 50_ .第三部分 第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）以下文中共有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：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（）并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：用斜线划去该词修改：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。As the summer vacation are

47、 coming soon, my classmates are trying very hardly to get train tickets to go home. But I have made up my minds to spend the vacation far from home for first time in my life. My parents have agreed to visiting me, and I will have a different vacation. When they came here, I will show them around my

48、university and the city as well as. I have decided to buythem some nice gifts. It will be a big surprising for them. My parents have done a lot for me,or I think it is time that I should do anything special to express my thanks.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华， 你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文，请你根据下列要点写回信。要点：1. 参加中文学

49、习班；2. 看中文书刊、电视；3. 学唱中文歌曲；4. 交中国朋友。注意：1.词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯Dear Peter,_Yours, Li Hua高一年级期中英语试题阅读理解（每小题2分，满分30分）1-5 CDCA C 6-10 B DBAD 11-15 ADACB 七选五（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分） 16-20 GCDEA完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）2125 CDBCA 2630 DBABC 3135 DAACD 3640 BABDC语法填空（每题1.5分，满分15分）41.at42.softly43.painful44.hold

50、ing45.it46. is called 47.as 48.harder 49.if 50.breath单句改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）1. 第一个areis 2. hardlyhard 3. mindsmind 4. 在for后加 the 5. visitingvisit 6. camecome 7. 去掉第二个as 8. surprisingsurprise 9.or-and/so 10. anythingsomething书面表达(满分25分)Dear Peter,Im glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on

51、 how to learn Chinese well. Here are a few suggestions. First, it is important to take a Chinese course, as youll be able to learn from the teacher and practice with your fellow students. Then, it also helps to watch TV and read books, newspapers and magazines in Chinese whenever possible. Besides,

52、it should be a good idea to learn and sing Chinese songs, because by doing so youll learn and remember Chinese words more easily. You can also make more Chinese friends. They will tell you a lot about China and help you learn Chinese. Try and write me in Chinese next time.Yours , Li Hua11西校区高一年级期中考试英语试题 第 页 共 11 页