山西省怀仁市2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、山西省怀仁市2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题（考试时间120分钟，满分150分）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L5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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B.9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C。1. What does Jim do?A. A te

2、acher.B. An officer.C. A student.2. What time did Suzy leave home?A. 4:30.B. 5:00.C. 5:15.3. What is the mans suggestion?A. Going to the concert. B. Going to see a show. C. Just walking around.4. How long has the rain lasted?A. 5 days.B. 6 days.C. 7 days.5. What opinion do they hold on their chemist

3、ry course?A. Its well organized. B. It is satisfactory. C. It is unsatisfactory.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，从每题所给的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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a library.B. In a school.C.

4、In a bookstore.7. Why is William Shakespeare mentioned （提及）in the conversation?A. He gave gifts to millions of people.B. He was a very wealthy man in his times.C. His signature（签名）is worth a lot of money.听第7段材料，回答第8至11题。8. What are the man and woman looking for?A. A comfortable hotel. B. A modem hot

5、el. C. An inexpensive hotel.9. Whom did the man and woman ask for help?A. A policewoman. B. A waitress.C. A passer-by.10. Where could the man and woman find a hotel they needed?A. In the next street. B. Next to a bank. C. Two-minute drive to the west.11. Where did the conversation most likely take p

6、lace?A. In a street.B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. What would the woman like to do this weekend?A. Go climbing.B. Go shopping.C. Go fishing.13. What does the man plan to do on Saturday?A. Check his schedule. B. Stay at home. C. Help his sister move.14. How will the man get in

7、 touch with the woman?A. By making a phone call to the womans house.B. By making a phone call to the womans mothers house.C. By making a call to her cell phone.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What is the woman doing?A. Listening to music. B. Seeing a film. C. Writing a letter.16. How long will the woman stay i

8、n Japan?A. For a year.B. For a month. C. For two years.17. What will the woman do before she leaves for Japan?A. Read more Japanese novels. B. Attend a language class.C. Apply for a new program.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What is the cause of the explosion?A. It is unknown. B. Their trucks were attacked.

9、C. A tour bus slid off a highway.19. What happened early on Saturday morning?A.A Russian rocket was sent up.B. A tour bus slid off a highway.C. Three aid workers were killed.20. How many people were killed in the gas explosion?A. At least 4.B. About 30.C. Over 40.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2分，

10、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。AUnbelievable Stories of Animals Acting Just Like HumansHorses are picky eatersHorses have an even better sense of smell than humans do. When horses raise their noses and open their nostrils （鼻孔）, their nervous system allows them to sense smells we cant sense.

11、This might explain why they refuse dirty water and carefully move around meadows, eating only the tastiest grasses, experts say.Whale says thanksIn 2011, a whale expert spotted a humpback whale trapped in a fishing net and spent an hour freeing it. Afterward, in an hour-long display of thanks, the w

12、hale swam near their boat and leaped into the air about 40 times.Pandas like to be naughtyIs there anything more lovely than a baby panda, except maybe a human baby? In fact, baby pandas sometimes behave like human babies. They sleep in the same positions and value their thumbs. Pandas are shy by na

13、ture for its shy behaviors such as covering its face with a paw of ducking its head when confronted by a stranger.A cat honors its ownerPaper towels, and a plastic cup are just a few of the gifts that Toldo, a devoted three-year-old gray and white cat, has placed on his former owner lozzelli Renzos

14、grave every day since the man died in September 2011. Renzo adopted Toldo from a shelter when the cat was three months old, and the two formed an inseparable bond. After Renzo passed away, Toldo followed the coffin to the cemetery, and now stands guard at the grave for hours at a time. 21. What can

15、horses do to pick delicious grasses?A. feel them.B. smell them.C. taste themD. observe them.22. What do the whale and the cat have in common according to the passage?A. They are clever.B. They have a good sense of smell.C. They are active and lovely.D. They have a grateful heart.23. Which of the fol

16、lowing acts like a human baby according to the passage?A. the whale.B. the cat.C. the panda.D. the horse.BOne of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?Listen-Listen when they are talking. Do

17、nt say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes its not necessary for you to have anything to say； they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.Help them If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you dont d

18、o everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra pencil or pen with you to classes in case they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.Be there for Them-Try to make something for your friends to help make them feel better in hard times. Mak

19、ing cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for friends. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you cant stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve to be with me at my best Always remember thi

20、s! If you dont want to stay with your friends when theyre in hard times, then you dont deserve to be with them when theyre having a good time!. Try to organize some activities with your friends ahead of time. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to the movies and so on. Take time to know

21、each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And youll remember these things when youre all old!24. While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should .A.give him or her some adviceB.calm him or her downC

22、.just listen unless askedD.share your feelings as well25. What can we learn from Marilyn Monroes words?A.Life without a friends is death.B.A friend is easier lost than found.C.A man is known by his friends.D.A friend in need is a friend indeed.26. Which of the following can be put in the blank of th

23、e last paragraph?A.Enjoy yourself.B.Make plans.C.Understand your friends.D.Play with your friends.27. What is the passage mainly about?A.How to find a good friend.B.How to be a good friend.C.How to help friends in trouble.D.How to make more friends.CA research paper recently reported that the Chines

24、e paddlefish （中华鲟）- one of the worlds largest freshwater fish - has been declared extinct.Scientists say the Chinese paddlefish and its close relatives have been around for at least 200 million years. The species, reaching up to seven meters in length, survived unimaginable changes, such as the mass

25、 extinction that killed the dinosaurs. But theres one phenomenon this ancient species, sometimes called the “panda of the Yangtze”, could not survive humans.Their huge size and plentiful flesh made them a popular target for fishermen and a welcome addition to inner tables in China. In the 1970s, 25

26、tons of paddlefish were harvested per year on average.But the construction of the Gezhouba Dam on the Yangtze forever changed the Yangtze River habitat of paddlefish, because it was constructed without a fish ladder or sideway and cut off the paddlefish from their only breeding （繁殖）grounds upstream.

27、 Populations of the fishcontinued to decrease after the completion of the dam in 1981, but nobody had yet figured out how terrible the situation was. As is often the case, there can be a significant delay between major disturbances and their consequence. The researchers say the fish had become funct

28、ionally extinct by 1993, meaning there were not enough fish to meaningfully reproduce.Pan Wenjing is an ocean expert with Greenpeace East Asia. She told The Associated Press the extinction of the Chinese paddlefish was “a huge loss” for nature. She said the development confirms that the Yangtze Rive

29、r is experiencing major environmental damage.“The ecosystem of the Yangtze River is close to its breaking point due to human activity in past decades., Pan said. The paddlefishs extinction should serve as a wake-up call to protect other freshwater species. Moving forward, we need to balance the need

30、s of humans with the needs of life in rivers and seas. Humans should not live alone on this planet.,28. What can we say about the Chinese paddlefish?A. It is the largest fish.B. It is a kind of ancient fish.C. It appeared earlier than dinosaurs.D. It was a welcome dish for the fishermen.29. What is

31、paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The design problems of the Gezhouba Dam.B. The worsening ecosystem in the Yangtze River.C. The main reason for the dying out of the Chinese paddlefish.D. The population development of the Chinese paddlefish.30. How does Pan Wenjing feel about the extinction of the Chinese

32、 paddlefish?A.Angry.B.Worried.C.Doubtful.D.Unconcerned.31. In which section of The Associated Press may this text most probably appear?A.Culture.B.Science.C.Environment.D.TourismDThere were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it the

33、ir business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia.! was moved.I

34、 had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car， so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my

35、Economics.It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city， I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of

36、 green. Then the first village came into sight. Immediately I came alive ； I decided to wave back. From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the t

37、rees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3 ： 00 p.m. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around

38、 me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug（拥抱）.1 had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.I looked forward to the return jou

39、rney.32.The author expected the train trip to be.A. dullB.pleasantC. adventurousD. exciting33. What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip?A. The crowds of people in the streets.B. The mountains along the way.C. The friendly country people.D. The simple lunch served on the train.34.Wh

40、ich of the following words can best take the place of the underlined word “relish” in the second paragraph?A.choose.B. prepare for.C. enjoy.D. carry on.35.What can we learn from the story?A. Comfort in traveling by train.B. Smiles brighten people up.C. Reading gives people delight.D. Pleasure of liv

41、ing in the country.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。Five steps to better handwritingSome kids love handwriting, but others hate it when its time to put pen to paper. Maybe they are worried about their handwriting. Are you one of them? 36. Here are five steps that really

42、 work!Get a great graspTry this - hold your pencil at the top and try to write your name. Pretty hard? But when you hold your pencil the correct way, writing is much easier. 37. Hold it in place with your thumb（拇指）,and your index and middle fingers.Let the lines be your guideLined paper is your frie

43、nd! Those lines can help you create letters that are of the right size and proportion （比例）. 38 . Also be sure to fill up the lined space completely. Those capital letters should be from the bottom line to the top one.Slow downIf your writing is hard to read, try slowing down a little. If you rush, i

44、ts hard to control where you stop and start your letters.Lower the pressure （压力）39. That makes it harder to make the smooth lines. Try relaxing and dont hold the pencil too hard.40.Lots of games need you to write or draw pictures. So even though its not schoolwork,Youre still using the skills you ne

45、ed to control your pencil better.A. Ask for adviceB. Play gamesC. So a should be half the height of a capital A”.D. Youve been writing since you were a little kid.E. The best way to hold a pencil is to rest it next to the base of your thumb.F. The good news is that just about everyone can improve th

46、eir handwritingG. Some kids press down really hard when they write.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。Everyone has his most memorable teacher. When I think back to my most memorable teacher, Mary Justices face 41 comes into my mind. She was my

47、 journalism teacher in high school.What I 42 most about Mrs. Justice is that she 43 me and everyone else in the class with so much 44 that she always allowed us to make our own choices. Besides, she was such a（n） 45 teacher that she was elected our schools Teacher of the Year for many times and she

48、also helped raise our 46 of being a person of action rather than just making plans. Her attitude gradually 47 me. I didnt know it then, but she was really a 48 for my future.I wasnt quite a 49 person in class. In my second senior year, Mrs, Justice 50me to compete for the editor-in-chief of the year

49、book. When she 51 the final appointment in the class, I was not only quite nervous, but I also felt delighted that Mrs Justice had chosen me for that position which helped strengthen my 52Mary Justice has an important effect on my life and my career choice. I will never 53 her reaction when I told h

50、er I had 54 Nicholls State University and decided to become a teacher after graduation. Her face lit up, and I knew at that moment she was so 55 of me. Little did Mrs Justice know that it was because of her that I had chosen the same career as hers.Twenty years later, my son, Derek, started middle s

51、chool. That summer. The headmaster of our local middle school had to retire 56 his illness, and he would be 57 by a new headmaster. To my great 58 the new headmaster was Mary Justice! She had a strong influence on my sons life as well.Now as a teacher, I teach my students the same life skills as Mrs

52、. Justice taught me-being 59 thinkers, and learning from mistakes. 60 ,these will help them become successfuladults in the future.41. A. possibleB. accidentallyC. immediatelyD. temporarily42. A. rememberB. doubtC. understandD. expect43. A. interviewedB. servedC. demandedD. treated44. A. indifference

53、B. struggleC. respectD. relief45. A. honestB. professionalC. activeD. strict46. A. awarenessB. questionsC. popularityD. fears47. A. challengedB. embarrassedC. confusedD. inspired48. A. mistakeB. partnerC. modelD. pity49. A. considerateB. socialC. patientD. responsible50. A. warnedB. encouragedC. for

54、badeD. forced51. A. declaredB. changedC. assessedD. cancelled52. A. adaptabilityB. mindC. curiosityD. confidence53. A. forgetB. suspectC. observeD. imagine54. A. set upB. dropped out ofC. taken charge ofD. applied for 55. A. enviousB. fondC. frightenedD. proud56. A. in case ofB. apart fromC. because

55、 ofD. in terms of57. A. representedB. replacedC. selectedD. supported58. A. surpriseB. disappointmentC. amusementD. relief59. A. deepB. importantC. independentD. quick60. A. AdditionallyB. HopefullyC. BasicallyD. Certainly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。5G is developing, but

56、most of us arent really sure what it is or the reason 61. we need it. A big part of the reason is that 5G means more than one thing. If you ask different people, you 62. (provide) with different answers.Experts believe that 4G is on 63. way out. In 2020, the U.K. is expected to use 5G. At present, i

57、t is unknown exactly what influence 5G will have on peoples life but it is widely thought that 5G will 64. (definite) be faster than any generation of networks we have used previously.Work will likely become much easier as 5G will allow quicker downloads and a better ability to work online even if t

58、here is no wi-fi connection. With the 65 (develop) of 5GS driverless cars will be able to communicate 66. other vehicles, which can reduce road accidents by about 10%, One of the most 67. (impress) things will be that people can see which seats on a train are accessible to 68. (they) when it arrives

59、 at the station. 69. (get) around the world will also be more convenient.A number of 70. (company) are now working on bringing 5G to the market. It remains to be seen how much of the country 5G will cover and whether everyone will be able to benefit from it.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1

60、0分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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 Steven,Im glad that you are coming to Beijing this summer vacation. You asked many question in you

61、r letter, and now let me answer them.To start with, Beijing, the capital of China, is very attractive city with a long history. You can found all kinds of delicious food in Beijing, of that the most famous is the roast Beijing duck. I hope we will enjoy it. Besides, there is a great number of touris

62、t attractions worth visiting, such as the Great Wall, the Summer Palace or the Forbidden City. These scenic spots have attracted millions of tourists in this year. I promise you will have a wonderfully time here in Beijing.Im looking forward to hear from you as soon as possible.Yours,Liu Chao第二节 书面表

63、达（满分25分）假如你是校学生会主席李华。新年即将到来，为了帮助你校的外国留学生更好地了解 中国文化，学生会将为他们举办一个新年晚会。请你根据以下提示，用英语向他们发出口 头通知。时间：下周五6:008:00地点：教学楼101室内容：1.唱中国歌；2.比赛用筷子的熟练程度；3.学习包饺子。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Good afternoon, everyone. May I have your attention, please?. . . . .Please make sure you wont miss it. Thank you for your attention.