吉林省长白山第二高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、吉林省长白山第二高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题 时间：120分钟 分值：150分 第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)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。1What does the woman dislike about the coat?AThe color. BThe price.CThe style.2What are they doing now?AHaving lunch. BR

2、eading books. CHaving a class.3When will the plane take off?AAt 8：00. BAt 8：30.CAt 9：00.4Where are the speakers?AIn a restaurant. BIn a shop.CIn a park.5What are they talking about?ALeaving a job. BTaking a job.CFinding a job.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。

3、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 does the man dislike about his job?AThe office. BThe workmates.CThe working time.7Where does the woman want to work?AIn a hospital. BIn a hotel.CIn a travel agency.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8What is the man most probably?AA driver.

4、 BA guide.CA teacher.9Where does the woman want to go?ATo the History Museum.BTo the shopping mall.CTo the Central Park.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10How many eggs are there in the fridge?AFour. BSix.CEight.11What are they going to buy?APotatoes. BFlower tea. CGreen pepper.12How is the man going to pay for the

5、 things?AIn cash. BBy card.CBy cell phone.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13What was broken just now?AThe TV set. BA glass.CA plate.14What are the speakers doing now?APreparing some food. BDoing the dishes. CCleaning up the place.15What does the woman think of Amanda?ASerious. BFriendly. CFunny.16What did Emily ha

6、ve for sure?AThe apple pie. BThe French fries.CThe birthday cake.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17What did the doctor tell the girl?AShe needed to relax. BShe was too fat.CShe had health problems.18What is the womans weight now?A100 pounds. B230 pounds.C320 pounds.19What did the woman do to lose weight most prob

7、ably?AEat no sweet food.BUse weightloss products.CRun for one hour every day.20What is the womans secret to losing weight?ADoing it by herself.BKeeping trying to lose weight.CKnowing what she is doing.第二部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） A The Strangest Jobs in the WorldYou may be tired of a 9-to-5 job.

8、 Or you may be looking for something different to do. You wont believe what some of these people do for a living. Check out these strangest jobs and tell us if you could handle doing any of them.Watching Paint DryThis may be one of the most boring jobs in the world. The paint company hires people to

9、 watch paint dry. They need to take note of the changing colors and have to examine the changes under a microscope(显微镜) as well as on the walls.Iceberg(冰山) MoverThis job appeared after the Titanic tragedy(悲剧) in 1912. Iceberg movers remove icebergs and prevent any further accidents. Using satellites

10、 and airplanes, the movers search the seas for icebergs. And if any are found, they pull the iceberg to an area where it wont be in the way. Pulling an iceberg can take up to 72 hours. This is because the boat needs ten hours to reach a speed of just one mile per hour.Luggage OrganizerThere are many

11、 camp activities for children in New York. Mothers are now inviting luggage organizers to pack their kids bags. To hire an organizer costs around US $250 an hour. It can take up to four hours to be fully packed and ready. US $1,000 to pay somebody to pack your kids bags, is it worth it?21.What kind

12、of job is the job of watching paint dry?_A.It is very boring and needs patience.B.Its salary is higher than other jobs.C.The employees only need to watch the colors.D.Many creatures are examined under a microscope.22.What is the aim of the job of an iceberg mover?_A.To be in memory of the movie Tita

13、nic.B.To test the speed of boats pulling icebergs.C.To do a search for life in the sea.D.To prevent any more accidents on the sea.23.What can we learn about the job of luggage organizer from the text?_A.It is suitable for children to do.B.It is an easy job.C.It is a full-time job.D.It is expensive t

14、o hire one organizer.B The English language has a lot of words which can be used in many different ways and in many different expressions.One such example is the word matter. In fact, matter can mean just about anything. It could be one of the most useful words in the English language.Lets get to th

15、e heart of the matter a matter of principle (原则).If someone says that you owe (欠) him $50, but you dont, a friend might say, “Well, you could pay him the $50. Its not that much money. Then you wont have to hear him say it anymore.” But if you do not owe him the money, do not pay him the money. Its a

16、 matter of principle.There is another way to use the word matter. But be careful with your choice of words.If you ask someone, “Whats the matter?”, it shows you are worried about the other person. But saying, “Whats the matter with you?” has a completely different meaning. And it usually sounds rude

17、 (粗鲁的). In fact, when you say, “Whats the matter with you?”, you are suggesting that the person did something wrong or stupid.Another expression that could sound rude is to say, “It doesnt matter to me.” Here, it depends on the context, and how you say it.Lets say you tell someone that a friend just

18、 got a big raise at work. That person answers with, “It doesnt matter to me.” Here, it means he or she does not care. And it sounds rude.But saying, “Oh, you pick where we eat dinner. It doesnt matter to me.” does not sound rude. In this situation, “it doesnt matter” shows you are easy-going (随和的).N

19、o matter how you look at it and what you say, matter is a very useful word. And its only a matter of time before you will become an expert on the use of matter.24. We can infer from the text that the word matter _.A.has a wide useB.can mean moneyC.is the most used English wordD.has the most differen

20、t expressions25. What is the authors suggestion in Paragraph 4?A.Every penny counts.B.Stick to what is right.C.Follow your friends advice.D.Be careful when making friends.26. The underlined word “context” in the text probably means _.A.choiceB.personC.situationD.answer27. The author develops the tex

21、t mainly by _.A.using examplesB.giving instructionsC.describing his experiencesD.discussing research findings C Travelling to China is like travelling to another world. Its many famous beautiful places will make you lose yourself in them. However, it is usually not enough for a traveller only to vis

22、it these nice places. If you have time to see the local people, talk with them and even have dinner with a local family, it would be a wonderful experience, to know more about the local peoples life style at home in China.New Hope Travel Agency will arrange (安排) a family visit to Xian, an ancient hi

23、storic city in China. We especially have chosen typical local families to host this activity in which you can see the true living style of Chinese people. Most of the hosts retired (退休) at home, so they are happy to see visitors from different countries to come to their homes.Not only can we arrange

24、 to visit the local family but we can arrange to taste the true home cooked dishes. Our tour guide will ask you for advice about the food you want to eat. Just enjoy the locally cooked dishes. Itll be quite a different and exciting experience.Our agency also provides a good opportunity for you to le

25、arn to cook Chinese food. We have a general cooking class in the local family. If youd like to learn to cook one or two Chinese dishes, please go to our Chinese Food Cooking Class to choose your favorite dishes.Dont wait. Welcome to China.28.Where does the writer want the tourist to travel?A.To the

26、local family.B.To beautiful places.C.To the mountains.D.To cooking schools.29.New Hope Travel Agency will arrange a family visit to _.A.YananB.BeijingC.XianD.Shanghai30.The hosts are happy to see visitors from different countries probably because _.A.they have retired and have free timeB.they want t

27、o learn a foreign languageC.they want to make some moneyD.they want to travel to another country31.What can the tourists do during the family visit?A.They can learn Chinese from the hosts.B.They can learn Chinese table manners.C.They can learn how to be polite.D.They can learn how to cook Chinese fo

28、od. D John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He spent the first ten years of his life in the town where he was born. As a kid, John wasnt healthy. He suffered from different diseases. At the age of three, the Kennedys moved to a new 12-room house just outside B

29、oston, where Johns father worked towards becoming a successful businessman. The Kennedys had two homes: a winter home in Florida and a summer home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. During his years of schooling, John with his family, used to choose between these homes for his summer and winter vacatio

30、ns. Some of the less known memories of Kennedys childhood can be found on the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum website(网站). During the Kennedys stay in the summer home, John and his siblings(同胞兄弟姐妹)enjoyed taking part in playing, sailing and swimming. John and his elder brother Joe us

31、ed to take part in competitive sports. Their father who had big dreams for his children always encouraged them. John and Joe used to race, fighting and playing. Joe, being stronger and two years older than John, used to be the winner every time. The family expected Joe to make it big in life. Joe ha

32、d expressed his dream of becoming the US President. After graduating from Choate in 1935, John entered Harvard University. During his college years, he went to many countries, therefore gaining knowledge and experience of the world outside the walls of college. After graduating from Harvard Universi

33、ty, John joined the Navy. It was during his career in the Navy as Lieutenant that Johns ability as a great leader came to light. Johns father persuaded him to enter politics. Johns political career began in 1946. He was elected to the US Senate in 1952 and as President of the United States in 1960.3

34、2.What does this passage mainly tell us?A.John Fitzgerald Kennedys early life.B.John Fitzgerald Kennedys school education.C.John Fitzgerald Kennedys political life.D.How John Fitzgerald Kennedy became the President.33.Which of the following can we infer (推断)from this passage?A.John led a poor life i

35、n his childhood.B.John was from a rich family.C.John worked hard at school.D.John wasnt interested in schooling.34.If we want to get more details about Kennedys childhood, we can_.A.search the InternetB.go to the libraryC.ask his relativesD.visit his homes35.Johns ability as a great leader came to b

36、e known when he was_.A.at universityB.still a childC.in a foreign countryD.in the army七选五 (共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 Do you have a headache about learning English? Here are some tips that may help you to understand the language better.36_The biggest problem that

37、most people face is their own fear.37_Some say that they will look stupid. Some are afraid that they can not get themselves understood. So they dont say anything at all. Dont do this. The fastest way to learn English is to say it again and again until you get it right. Like everything else, English

38、requires practice. Dont let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.Surround(围绕)Yourself with English38_Put English books around, listen to English broadcasts and watch English movies. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The more English material that you have around you, the

39、 more progress you will make.Listen to English MusicMusic can be a very effective method of learning English.39_The best way to learn, though, is to get the lyrics(歌词) you are listening to and sing them as the artist sings. There are several good Internet sites where you can find the lyrics for most

40、 songs.40_And if you like to sing, even better!A.Speak Without FearB.In fact, it is a way to help us understand English.C.Listen to Native Speakers as Much as Possible.D.Some people worry that they wont say things correctly.E.If you listen to the news, you can also hear different accents.F.The best

41、way to learn English is to surround yourself with it.G.This way you can practice your listening and reading at the same time.第三部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、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。 Once upon a time, there was a kingdom. The king only had one leg and one eye, but he was

42、 very clever and 41 .Everyone in his kingdom lived a happy life.One day, the king was walking through the palace hallway and 42 the pictures of his ancestors(祖先). He thought that one day his 4 3 would walk in the same hallway and remember all their ancestors through these pictures.But the king had n

43、ot had his picture 44 . Due to his physical 4 5 , he wasnt sure how his paintings would 4 6 .So he invited many famous painters to the palace and said that he wanted a 4 7 picture painted of himself. He also said he wanted to 48 it in the palace. Any painter who could do this would be rewarded.All o

44、f the painters thought it was 49 to make the kings picture beautiful since he had only one leg and one eye. So they made 50 and politely refused to take the job.Suddenly, one painter 51 his hand and said that he could paint a very beautiful picture of the king which he would 52 like. The king became

45、 happy and the other painters were very 53 .The painter started to 54 the picture. After taking a long time, he said that the picture was ready!Other painters that were present were nervous, 55 what if the king didnt like the picture and got 56 .But when the painter showed the picture ,everyone ,the

46、 king included, was shocked.The painter had painted a picture in which the king was 57 on a horse, on the one-leg side. He held his bow and was aiming the arrow with his one eye 58 .The painter had painted a beautiful picture by cleverly 59 the kings disabilities! The king was very 60 and gave the p

47、ainter a great reward.41.A.upset B.ugly C.mean D.kind42.A.bought B.saw C.stole D.took43.A.friends B.students C.children D.relatives44.A.prepared B.hung C.painted D.shown45.A.characters B.advantages C.disabilities D.changes46.A.come out B.put out C.turn out D.take out47.A.special B.beautiful C.common

48、 D.large48.A.throw B.study C.use D.place49.A.impossible B.tiring C.simple D.lucky50.A.excuses B.decisions C.faces D.noise51.A.shook B.reached C.covered D.raised52.A.certainly B.hardly C.directly D.partly53.A.excited B.embarrassed C.surprised D.pleased54.A.decorate B.draw C.watch D.copy55.A.saying B.

49、thinking C.knowing D.writing56.A.angry B.serious C.lonely D.crazy57.A.standing B.walking C.lying D.sitting58.A.closed B.unfinished C.blocked D.injured59.A.escaping B.hiding C.cutting D.forgetting60.A.proud B.bored C.confident D.satisfied 第II卷第一部分：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或用括号内词的适当形

50、式A lion was sleeping after his meal 61_a mouse ran over his body and woke the “king of the animals”. The angry lion caught the small mouse at once and wanted62_(kill) her.The poor mouse explained63_she hadnt done it 64_purpose. She requested that the lion 65_(set) her free.66_(lucky), the lion agree

51、d. Then the mouse said that she would help67_(he) whenever he needed help in the future. The lion just smiled. He did not think a small mouse could help a strong lion.One day, the lion68_(catch) in a net. He roared(咆哮) for help from other69_(animal),but no one came. Suddenly, the mouse came to him.

52、She began to bite the strings of the net, and soon made_70_large hole in the net. Finally the lion came out easily.第二部分、根据所提供的语境和首字母提示，写出完整单词。（10分）1. He _(毕业于) in American Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles. 2. Your success is decided by your ability to find _(solve)3. The long

53、walk used up the old mans s_. He had to take a rest.4The a_ won two gold medals in the Olympics in a single year.5. If you depend on smartphones too much, youll easily get _(上瘾) to them.6. Some college students stay on _(校园) rather than go home during the summer holiday.7. Suddenly the little boy fe

54、ll into the water. He was _（害怕） and cried for help. 8. He was quite p_ about the result of the game, for which he had been training for weeks.9. One failure doesnt mean you are a loser. _(事实上), failures are stepping stones to success. 10. Only those who take true _(responsible) for themselves can ge

55、t true freedom (自由). 第三部分写作(25分)Lily是一名高一的学生,在新的学习环境中有很多学习、生活上的问题和苦恼想要和朋友交流,又不知道如何能交到值得她信赖的好朋友。因此她给电台的Talk show for teenagers栏目写了一封信,寻求帮助。假设你就是这个栏目的主持人Oprah,请给Lily写一封信,提出一些交朋友的建议。要点:1.每个人都需要朋友,如何交友极为重要。2.要交朋友,首先对别人要友好。微笑是个很好的方法。设法记住别人的姓名。3.让陌生人不管在何处,都能感到你的善意。要关心别人胜过关心自己。4.与别人有分歧时,不要争吵,要商讨。5.不要相信那些在朋

56、友有难时离开的人,因为“患难之交才是真正的朋友”。(A friend in need is a friend indeed.)注意:1.词数100左右;2.信的开头与结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。Dear Lily,Im glad that you trust me and Im very happy to share my feelings with you. _Yours truly,Oprah装订线班级 姓名 考号 英语试题答案1-5ACBAA 6-10CBBCA 11-15ABBCA 16-20CCBAB阅读理解.答案：A篇1.A; 2.D; 3.D B篇：ABCA解析：1.推理判断题。

57、根据第一、二段的描述可知,matter一词用法很广。2.推理判断题。根据第四段中的But if you do not owe him the money, do not pay him the money. Its a matter of principle可推测,作者认为钱的数目不重要,重要的是原则问题。因此他觉得在对的事情上要坚持自己的立场,不要轻易作出让步或改变。3.词义猜测题。根据倒数第二、三段举例说明It doesnt matter to me在不同的语境意思不同可知,该表达取决于上下文语境,故选situation。4.写作手法题。根据文中用不同的例子来讲解matter的用法可知,作

58、者主要是通过举例来展开全文的。 C篇.答案：1.A; 2.C; 3.A; 4.D解析：1.提示:细节理解题。根据第一段第四句如果你有时间去看看当地人,和他们交谈,甚至和当地的家庭共进晚餐,那将是一次美妙的经历,可以更多地了解中国当地居民的生活方式。可知,作者希望游客去当地人家里,故选A项。2.提示:细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知,新希望旅行社会安排一次去西安的家庭旅行,故选C项。3.提示:细节理解题。根据第二段中的Most of the hosts retired (退休)at home,so they are happy to see visitors from different cou

59、ntries to come to their homes 可知,大多数主人退休在家,所以他们很高兴看到来自不同国家的游客来到他们家,故选A项。4.提示:细节理解题。由最后一段中的Our agency also provides a good opportunity for you to learn to cook Chinese food. 可知,游客能学习怎么样烹饪中国食物, 故选D项。 D篇答案：1.A; 2.B; 3.A; 4.D七选五答案：A,D,F,B,G完形填空答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.C; 4.C; 5.C; 6.C; 7.B; 8.D; 9.A; 10.A; 11.D;

60、12.A; 13.C; 14.B; 15.B; 16.A; 17.D; 18.A; 19.B; 20.D语法填空1. when 2. to kill 3. that 4. on 5. (should)set 6. Luckily 7. him 8. was caught 9. animals 10. aDear Lily,Im glad that you trust me and Im very happy to share my feelings with you.Everyone needs friends, so how to make true friends is very impo

61、rtant to anybody. To make friends, you must be friendly to others. A smile is a good way for you to make friends. Smile to others and you are always sure to get a smile in return. You should do your best to make a stranger feel at home, no matter where he happens to be. Think as you are in his posit

62、ion.Try to remember other peoples names, which will make them feel that they have made an impression on you. If you dont agree with others on a certain matter, dont argue but discuss with them. You should think more of others than of yourself.Finally, dont believe those who leave their friends when they are in trouble because a friend in need is a friend indeed.Yours truly,Oprah