吉林省辽源市第五中学2019-2020学年高一英语期中试题.doc

1、吉林省辽源市第五中学2019-2020学年高一英语期中试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 150分，考试用时120 分钟。第一部分：听力 （共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节 （共5小题）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒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。1. What time is it now? A. 8:15. B. 7:45. C. 7:00.2. Who is wanted on the phone? A. John Smith

2、. B. Sarah White . C. Chris Watson3. What do we know about the woman? A. She plays tennis well. B. She seldom plays tennis. C. She plays tennis regularly.4. What does the man want the woman to do? A. Play chess with him. B. Clean up the house. C. Have a chat with him.5. Whats the weather like tomorr

3、ow ?A. rainy. B. sunny. C. windy.第二节 （共15小题）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，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秒钟时间作答。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Whats not included in the free breakfast? A. Eggs. B. Rolls. C. Juice.7. How are the rooms of the hotel ?A. Large. B. Cle

4、an. C. Quiet.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题8. Why did the man go to Hawaii ? A. To live there. B. To go on business. C. To go on holiday.9. How did the man spend his night? A. Went swimming. B. Ate out. C. Went walking.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. Who are the speakers waiting for? A. The manager. B. The waiter. C. Their fri

5、ends.11. How long will they go on waiting before leaving?A. 15 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 5 minutes.12. What do they probably think of the service of restaurant ?A. Good. B. Poor. C. Average听第9段材料，回答第13至16题13. Whats the possible relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and sec

6、retary. C. Salesman and customer.14. Whats the house like?A. Modern and beautiful. B. Big and beautiful. C. Cheap and small.15. What difficulty do the speakers have buying the house?A. Its inconvenient for the man. B. Its too expensive. C. Its style is not to their taste.16. What decision do the spe

7、akers finally make?A. Buying the house. B. Choosing another house. C. Discussing with kids.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题17. Whats the speaker talking about ?A. The approaches to learning English. B. The importance of learning English. C. The difficulties in learning English.18. What are you advised to do to cha

8、nge attitude? A. Go abroad. B. Realize your goal. C. Learn through the Internet.19. Whats the purpose of exposing yourself ?A. To develop a taste. B. To accept new concepts. C. To create an English atmosphere. 20. What does the speaker encourage learners to do by mentioning David Beckham? A. To lear

9、n from him. B. To broaden learners horizons. C. To care less about mistakes.第二部分: 阅读理解 （共20小题，每小题2分，共40分）第一节 （共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）A There are plenty of reasons why people go to the library. People go there mainly for school, for work, or for personal research. There are a few who make use of the librar

10、y only when specific data or information cant be had by any other means. No matter what your motivation for visiting the library is, youll surely want to set your eyes on the following four largest libraries in the worldWashington D.C.s Library of CongressIf youve already watched the movie National

11、Treasure 2, then youve already taken a glimpse of this magnificent library. Within this library, youll find all you need to answer your questions about culture, science, philosophy, history, and any other subject matter. It has been used in numerous movies. With a vast book collection at over 30 mil

12、lion and written in just about any language you can think of, the Library of Congress, established I 1800, definitely deserves all the fame. The public can visit the library, but only high-ranking American officials are allowed to check out books.Beijings National Library of ChinaSituated in Beijing

13、 and with 26.3 million books in its collection, the NLC is sure to give joy to the average bibliophile(藏书家) . Among its books, youll find the worlds greatest and richest complications of Chinese writings and ancient documents. Founded in 1909 and opened doors to the public three years after, the NLC

14、 also contains a lot of Qing Dynasty writings as well as a collection of literature written on bones and tortoise shells.Massachusetts Harvard University LibraryCompared to all the other libraries in universities in the world, Harvard University Library houses the most enormous private collection of

15、 books. Established in 1638, the Harvard Library is considered as Americas oldest. In 1764, a disastrous fire broke out and it turned a considerable number of books into ashes. Today, the library has a total of over 13 million books displayed in 90 library wings, each dealing with a particular field

16、 of study.Londons British LibraryWhen it comes to the number of items in its collection, the British Library , founded in 1973, is unparalleled. It has over 150 million items, a lot of which are works circulated in the United Kingdom. The library also has scores of items from other countries and has

17、 books written in a number of languages. You will also discover that these works can be found in formats ranging from stone inscriptions(刻印文字) to digital publications. The growth rate of the British Library is 3 million pieces per year.21.Which library has the longest history?A. Washington D.C.s Lib

18、rary of CongressB. Beijings National Library of China C. Massachusetts Harvard University LibraryD. Londons British Library22. Which library has frequently appeared in numerous movies?A. Washington D.C.s Library of Congress B. Beijings National Library of China C. Massachusetts Harvard University Li

19、brary D. Londons British Library 23. It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. there exists the largest number of books in Londons British Library. B. people are free to check out books in Washington D. C.s Library of Congress C. Beijings National Library of China was open to the public the momen

20、t it was founded. D. Massachusetts Harvard University Library remained safe and sound because of the fire in 1764. BYoure sitting on the sofa, and theres your dog, right at your feet. You stand up? He stands up. But then you head to the bathroom, and guess who comes with? Why, your dog, of course. B

21、ut why? Why does your dog follow you like a shadow, no matter where you go?Ever get the feeling youre being followed? As for why your companion follows you everywhere you go, read on!When dogs follow their owners, there can be several scientific explanations, depending on the dog and the individual

22、situation, according to Mary Burch, Ph.D., an animal behaviorist（行为学家）.These explanations include:Positive reinforcement（正面强化）：When your dog follows you, good things happen. Think dog food, a hot bath and taking a walk around the neighborhood. Your dogs no dummy. And one of his many talents is learn

23、ing from experience, that is reinforcement.Natural instinct(本能) to be part of a pack: In fact, a study out of Princeton University that was published in the journal, Science Advances, shows that your dogs drive (驱动力)to follow you around (as well as watch you attentively and seek physical contact (身体

24、接触) from you) lies in his genes(基因).Feel good chemicals(化学物质): Your presence causes your dogs brain to release feel good chemicals, Dr. Primm explains, citing this study. Considering how much we as humans enjoy those feel-good chemicals, its no surprise your dog likes them tooand will follow you aro

25、und to get some!Sense of responsibility : As you move about your home, your dog might feel that you are patrolling your territory (巡视领地) and take on the duty to assist you.24. What is the passage mainly about? A . Explanations for some dog behaviors. B . Some natural instincts of the dogs.C . The re

26、asons why dogs follow you. D . Dogs are good friends of humans.25. How does the author introduce the topic? A . By listing numbers. B . By giving examples.C . By telling a story. D . By making a survey.26. What does the underlined word dummy mean in Para 5? A . cute. B . considerate. C . stupid. D .

27、 lovely.27. Why does the dog like to be part of a pack? A . This kind of behaviour is reinforced. B . Dogs brain releases chemicals.C . Dogs have sense of responsibility. D . It is passed from elder generations.CIt was a rainy day, and I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daug

28、hter Carolyns house. But she had insistedthat I come see something at the top of the mountain. So here I was, although unwilling to make the two-hour journey through fog and rain. After lunch, my daughter requested me to drive her to Barage. After a ten-minute drive, we parked the car and got out. W

29、e walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black green evergreens towered over us. Gradually the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. Then we turned a corner and stopped- and I gasped in amazement.From the top of the mountain to the slopes and valleys, were riv

30、ers of daffodils(水仙花) in full bloom. A sea of amazing colors, like a carpet before us. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and spilled(洒落) gold down the mountainside. At the center hung a waterfall of purple hyacinths. Here and there were breathtaking tulips.A series of questions filledmy mi

31、nd. Who created such beauty? When? How?As we approached(接近) the house , we saw a sign that read: Answers to the Questions: I Know You Are Asking. The first answer was: One WomanTwo Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain. The second was: One at a Time. The third: Start in 1958.I was so moved by what

32、we had seen. “She changed the world,” I said, not getting over the shock, “one bulb at a time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it.”Imagine, I said, if Id had a visionand worked at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished

33、?Carolyn looked at me, smiling. Start tomorrow, she said. Better yet, start today.28. Why did the author decide to visit her daughter?A. She missed her very much. B. She didnt want to disappoint her. C. She must pick her up D. She has an urge to look at the sea of flowers.29. According to the text,

34、which is true?A. There was a waterfall in the valley.B. The author was deeply moved by what she had seen.C. The author was very glad to go to her daughters home.D. It was raining when the author got to the top of the mountain. 30. What did the author learn from the sign?A. Easier said than done B. W

35、ell begun, half done C. Women can shake the world D. Little steps add up to big success31. Whats the text mainly about? A. An amazing trip to Barage. B. A moving story of a mothers love. C. A special sign on the way home. D. A valuable lesson from a woman. D Britain has long been known for its love

36、of tea, but people in London also drink a lot of coffee. In fact, the average Londoner reportedly drinks 2.3 cups of coffee every day. And now, waste coffee grounds will be used to help fuel part of the citys transportation system.A technology company announced on Monday that some buses will be usin

37、g a biofuel that contains coffee oil. The company, Bio-bean, and its partner, Argent Energy, say they have made enough coffee oil to power one of Londons famous double-decker buses for a year. The announcement made Bio-bean a trending story on social media.The government agency Transport for London

38、has been turning to biofuels to cut production of carbon emissions. A carbon emission is a gas produced by the burning of carbon. The gas is released into the atmosphere. Londons mayor, Sadiq Khan, said last month that his city has a “health crisis.caused directly by poor-quality air.” The governmen

39、t has taken steps to discourage people from driving cars that do not meet European Union emissions requirements.Bio-bean said Londoners produce over 200,000 tons of coffee ground waste a year. The company said it collects waste grounds from chain coffee shops and factories. The grounds are dried and

40、 processed to remove the coffee oil.“Its a great example of what can be done when we start to re-imagine waste as an untapped resource,” said Bio-bean founders Arthur Kay. The coffee fuel technology has been received support from the oil company Royal Dutch Shell.32. What can we learn from the first

41、 paragraph?A. Tea is very popular with British people.B. Londoners love drinking coffee as well as tea at present.C. Nowadays, Londoners prefer drinking coffee to drinking tea.D.Waste coffee grounds will be made good use of in Londons transportation system.33. What made the company Bio-bean much-con

42、cerned on social media?A. Collecting waste coffee grounds B. Cooperating with its partner, Argent Energy C. Powering a double-decker bus using coffee oil D. Making coffee oil out of coffee waste coffee grounds34. What is Sadiq Khans attitude towards the cars using conventional fuels?A. Neutral B. Co

43、ncerned C. Casual D. Appreciative35. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. The coffee fuel technology has earned wide-spread acceptance. B. The Bio-bean is the first company to turn some wastes into bio-fuels. C. The supply of coffee grounds waste in London is guaranteed in a way. D. Pe

44、ople have not attached importance to some so-called wastes widely.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。Most of us are too young to decide what we truly want to do for the rest of our lives. Fortunately, with proper planning, most of us have the chance to get a degree. _36_ T

45、his article will help you get to know some degrees and make the best choice.An MBA is a common choice. But its important to recognize the divisions(划分)of an MBA and how each will pay out. _37_ Students will learn how markets work and how organizations add to and benefit the economic environment.A de

46、gree in biomedical engineering is unique. It combines engineering with the biology of medicine. Engineering students will work alongside medical students to create cutting-edge technology. The coursework needs a lot of effort. _38_A degree in chemical engineering is another difficult but high-paying

47、 degree to get. _39_ They will try to use chemical and biological process in engineering. The future is bright for these degree holders. Many research jobs and food science jobs are coming out._40_ This new addition to engineering can really bring in a large amount of money. Students will focus on c

48、omputers, mathematics and physics. All these combined will push them into upper-level engineering careers.A. But which degree will pay you the most?.B. The next is electrical and computer engineering.C. Graduates should expect to continue in research.D. It is fair that nurses will bring in a higher

49、paycheck.E. Students will study engineering with a chemical focus.F. Make sure you are doing an MBA at a widely accepted university.G. An MBA in economics will prepare you for a career in management or consulting.第三部分：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)He lost his arms in an accident that claimed his fathers

50、life-who was the main 41 of support for the family. He had to 42 the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of taking care of him, his younger brother became his 43 , never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he was completely unable to do 44 in his life.One late night,

51、 his younger brother accompanied him into the toilet and then went back to the dorm to 45 . But being so 46 , his younger brother fell asleep, leaving him on the toilet for two hours. As the two brothers grew up together, they had their share of problems and they would often 47 . Then one day, his y

52、ounger brother wanted to live 48 from him, living his own life, as many normal people do. So he was 49 and didnt know what to do.A 50 misfortune befell a girl, too. One night her mother, who suffered from mental illness 51 . So her father went out looking for her mother, leaving her alone at home. S

53、he tried to prepare a 52 for her parents, only to overturn the stove, 53 in a fire which took her hands away.Though her elder sister who was studying in another city, showed her 54 to take care of her, she was determined to be completely 55 . At school, she always studied hard.One day, the boy and t

54、he girl were both invited to appear on a television interview program. They both were asked to write something on a piece of paper with their toes. The boy wrote: My younger brothers arms are my arms; 56 the girl wrote: Broken wings, flying heart.Disasters can 57 at any time. How you handle misfortu

55、ne when confronted with it is the true test of your character. If you choose only to complain and 58 from the ordeal(磨难), it will always follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be 59 , the hardship will turn out to be a(n) 60 on which new hopes will arise.41. A. cause B. strength C. course

56、D. source42. A. depend on B. take on C. turn on D. live on43. A. volunteer B. shadow C. bodyguard D. servant44. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything45. A. play B. work C. wash D. wait46. A. impatient B. angry C. tired D. unfair47. A. support B. quarrel C. separate D. avoid48. A. bravely

57、 B. separately C. differently D. thoughtfully49. A. heartbroken B. heartless C. kind-hearted D. heart-warming50. A. similar B. same C. simple D. strange51. A. missed B. failed C. dismissed D. disappeared52. A. heating B. medicine C. meal D. plan53. A. leading B. taking C. resulting D. bringing54. A.

58、 respect B. anxiety C. contribution D. willingness55. A. disabled B. relaxed C. independent D. energetic56. A. while B. since C. as D. though57. A. return B. afford C. form D. strike58. A. hide B. remain C. escape D. survive59. A. careful B. healthy C. strong D. police60. A. fortune B. difficulty C.

59、 occupation D. attitude第五部分：语法填空（共10小题，每小题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个词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Many people like to read the _61_ (late) newspaper, but few people know the reason _62_ it is produced so quickly. The most important man may be _63_ chief editor who decides _64_ to do. Every morning there are

60、a number of journalists _65_ (send) to report the events. Sometimes they need a face-to-face interview with people _66_ do telephone interviews. Meanwhile, the picture editors send photographers to take the photos that they need. Later in the day, they pass the stories and the developed photos on _6

61、7_ the chief editor. The chief editor will choose the _68_ (important) news for the front page. _69_ editors read the stories, make some necessary changes and write headlines for them. Only when all the processes are finished, will the newspapers _70_ (print) and delivered to different places.第六部分：写

62、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）文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。修改：在错词下面划一横线，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处不计分。Last weekend, we plan to go on an outing to the Xihu Park. We got here early in the morning so that we could row b

63、oats on the Xihu Lake. But as soon as we reached to the lake, we found that a nice bag lie on the ground. There was a camera, a business card and a lot money in them. Then we called the owner of the bag, which voice sounded like an old mans. One and a half hour later, he came to us. Seen his bag, he

64、 was very happy. We didnt row boats on the lake, and we were very happy to help someone.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你校将举行一场英语演讲比赛，请写信给外教Adam，邀请他来当评委(judge),给选手打分并点评。要点如下：1.比赛时间：本周五下午2点到5点；2.比赛地点：学校报告厅（Conference Hall）； 3. 共30为选手，每人演讲大约3到5分钟。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Adam, _ Yours Li Hua答案听力：1- 5

65、 ACBBA 6-10 BBCBB 11-15 CBABA 16-20 BABCC阅读: 21-23 CAA 24-27 CBCD 28-31 BBDD 32-35 DCBD36-40 AGCEB完型：41-45 DABCD 46-50 CBBAA 51-55 DCCDC 56-60 ADCCA语法填空： latest ; why; the ; what; sent ; or ; to ; most important ; While ; be printed ;改错：planplanned; here-there; to 去掉或 reached-got; lielay; lot 后加of;

66、mthem-it ; which-whose ; hour-hours; seen-seeing; and-but; 作文 ： Dear Adam, Im Li Hua. I m writing to invite you to be our judge of the English Speech Competition. It will be held this Friday afternoon, from 2:00 to 5:00, in the schools Conference Hall. There will be 30 competitors taking part in the

67、 contest, each of whom is required to deliver a speech for about 3 to 5 minutes. As a judge, you need to give them marks according to their performances. Besides, you are expected to make some comments on their speeches. The English Speech Competition is an annual activity in our school and it attracts a large number of teachers and students. Could you arrange your time and come to be our judge?I am looking forward to you early reply.