江苏省扬州中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期开学考试试题.doc

1、江苏省扬州中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期开学考试试题（本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）选择题部分第一部分 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。 1. How long has the man run in his old running shoes?A. 300 miles. B. 400 miles. C. 500 miles.2. Why does the man t

2、hink the woman should join him?A. He thinks she will have more fun.B. He wants to meet her roommate.C. He thinks its safer to go in a large group.3. Who are the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and employee. C. Salesperson and client.4. What does the man say about his neighbor?A. He is humor

3、ous. B. He is not handsome. C. He is very successful.5. What makes the man appreciate his dog?A. The dog protects his house. B. The dog is easy to take care of.C. The dog helps him get exercise.第二节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15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，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

4、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。6. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. Smoking. B. Building styles. C. The use of balconies.7. What will the speakers do tonight?A. Cook together. B. Go out. C. Dance on the balcony.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why do colleges require the SAT?A. To compar

5、e students easily. B. To see if their schools are good.C. To see if students are fluent in English.9. What does the woman recommend?A. Taking several classes. B. Taking each test once for practice.C. Buying some books to prepare for the tests.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How did the man lose weight?A. By av

6、oiding meat. B. By eating big salads for dinner.C. By eating enough vegetables at each meal.11. For which meal does the man have mushrooms?A. Breakfast. B. Lunch. C. Dinner.12. What does the woman think about the mans diet?A. It sounds difficult to stick to. B. He should give up junk food.C. He eats

7、 an unhealthy amount of vegetables.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How many children do the speakers have?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.14. What does the woman like about the kitchen?A. Its bright. B. Its big. C. It looks modern.15. What is the woman concerned about?A. The size of the house. B. The price of the ho

8、use.C. The location of the house.16. What did the man suggest at last?A. Buying this house. B. Living in another community.C. Keeping the old job.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which is among “The Big Three” sports in America?A. Volleyball. B. Soccer. C. Baseball.18. How many people play soccer in the United

9、 States, according to the speaker?A. Over 100 million people. B. About 25 million people.C. About 20% of the total population.19. Why do most parents want their children to play soccer?A. It is very safe. B. It starts at an older age.C. It is easier to learn than football.20. What can we learn about

10、 the culture of youth soccer?A. It is getting very competitive. B. It is being changed by money.C. It puts more importance on teamwork.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AMy Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of

11、 the This Book Will series of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.Matilda Roald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahls writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matildas battles with her cruel parents and the bossy head

12、mistress, Miss Trunchbull，are equally funny and frightening, but theyre also aspirational.After DarkHaruki Murakami Its about two sisters Eri, a model who either wont or cant stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her sister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a w

13、orld of diverse night people who are hiding secrets.Gone Girl Gillian FlynnThere was a bit of me that didnt want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. Theres tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. Its a real whodu

14、nit and the frustration when you realise whats going on is horribly enjoyable.The StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the worlds population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those le

15、ft. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever. 21. Who does I refer to in the text? A. Stephen King.B. Gillian Flynn.C. Jo Usmar.D. Roald Dahl.22. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri? A. Cosmopolitan.B. Matilda.C. After Dark.D. The Stand.23. What kind of book is Gone Girl? A.

16、A folk tale.B. A biography.C. A love story.D. A horror story.BYou can use me as a last resort（选择）, and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it. This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids lacrosse（长曲棍球）club.I guess that theres probably some demand

17、ing work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids arent even on At

18、 this point the unwilling parent speaks up, Alright. Yes, Ill do it.Im secretly relieved because I know theres real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along

19、the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Stil

20、l, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteerin

21、g just feels so good.In that sense, Im pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than Id freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?24. What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragra

22、ph l?A. She knows little about the club.B. She isnt good at sports.C. She just doesnt want to volunteer.D. Shes unable to meet her schedule.25. What does the underlined phrase tug at the heartstrings in paragraph 2 mean?A. Encourage team work.B. Appeal to feelings.C. Promote good deeds.D. Provide ad

23、vice.26. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3?A. She gets interested in lacrosse.B. She is proud of her kids.C. Shell work for another season.D. She becomes a good helper.27. Why does the author like doing volunteer work?A. It gives her a sense of duty.B. It makes her very happy.C. It

24、 enables her to work hard.D. It brings her material rewards.CMarian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beachs Bar Louie counter by herself, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtels me time. And like more Americans, shes not alone.A n

25、ew report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half（53 percent）have breakfast alone and nearly half（46 percent）have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime are we eating together anymore, 74 percent, according to statistics from the report.I prefer to go out and be out. Al

26、one, but together, you know? Bechtel said, looking up from her book. Bechtel, who works in downtown West Palm Beach, has lunch with coworkers sometimes, but like many of us, too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She

27、returns to work feeling energized. Today, I just wanted some time to myself, she said.Just two seats over, Andrew Mazoleny, a local videographer, is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom hes on a first-name basis if h

28、e wants to have a little interaction（交流）. I reflect on how my days gone and think about the rest of the week, he said. Its a chance for self-reflection, You return to work recharged and with a plan.That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may h

29、ave felt awkward about asking for a table for one, but those days are over. Now, we have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. It doesnt feel as alone as it may have before all the advances in technology, said Laurie Demeritt, whose company provided the statistics for the report.28. What

30、are the statistics（数据） in paragraph 2 about?A. Food variety.B. Eating habits.C. Table manners.D. Restaurant service.29. Why does Bechtel prefer to go out for lunch?A. To meet with her coworkers.B. To catch up with her work.C. To have some time on her own.D. To collect data for her report.30. What do

31、 we know about Mazoleny?A. He makes videos for the bar.B. Hes fond of the food at the bar.C. He interviews customers at the bar.D. Hes familiar with the barkeeper.31. What is the text mainly about?A. The trend of having meals alone.B. The importance of self-reflection.C. The stress from working over

32、time.D. The advantage of wireless technology.DYouve probably seen ads for apps promising to make you smarter in just a few minutes a day. Hundreds of so-called “brain training” programs can be bought for download.These simple games are designed to challenge mental abilities, with the ultimate goal o

33、f improving the performance of important everyday tasks.But can just clicking away at animations of swimming fish or flashed streets signs on your phone really help you improve the way your brain functions?Two large groups of scientists and mental health practitioners published consensus statements,

34、 months apart in 2014, on the effectiveness of these kinds of brain games.Both included people with years of research experience and expertise in cognition（认知）, learning, skill acquisition, neuroscience and dementia（痴呆）. Both groups carefully considered the same body of evidence available at the tim

35、e.However, they issued exactly opposite statements.One concluded that “there is little evidence that playing brain games improves potential broad cognitive abilities, or that it enables one to better handle a complex condition of everyday life.”The other argued that “a large and growing body of evid

36、ence shows that certain cognitive training methods can significantly improve cognitive function, including in ways that generalize to everyday life.”Brain training programs are an attractive shortcut, a “get smart quick” scheme. But improving or maintaining cognition is likely not going to be quick

37、and easy. Instead, it may require a lifetime or at least an extended period of cognitive challenge and learning.If youre worried about your cognition, what should you do?First, if you do engage in brain games, and you enjoy them, please continue to play. But keep your expectations realistic. If your

38、e playing only to obtain cognitive benefits, instead consider other activities that might be as cognitively inspiring, or at least more rewarding like learning a new language, for instance, or learning to play a musical instrument.32. How did the scientists make their findings?A. By collecting stati

39、stics from research.B. By observing available evidence.C. By recording cognitive changes.D. By comparing the differences.33. The second study could possibly lead to _.A. solutions to cognitive difficulty B. promotion of puzzle gamesC. new ways to improve cognitive functionD. further research into br

40、ain training34. What does the author think of puzzle games?A. It is completely illegal.B. It is of much practice.C. It is hardly acceptable.D. It is of little value.35. What could most probably be discussed in the following paragraph?A. The examples of cognitive activities.B. The tips on playing cog

41、nitive games.C. The disadvantages of puzzle games.D. The affection for puzzle games.第二节(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。 Some people are so rude. Who sends an e-mail or a text message that just says “Thank you”? Who leaves a voice mail message rather than texts you? 36

42、Dont these people realize that theyre wasting your time?Maybe Im the rude one for not appreciating lifes little courtesies (礼节). But many social norms (规范) just dont make sense to people drowning in digital communication.Take the thank-you note. Daniel Post Senning, a coauthor of Emily Posts Etiquet

43、te, asked, “At what point does showing appreciation outweigh the cost?” 37 Think of how long it takes to listen to one of those messages. In texts, you dont have to declare who you are or even say hello. E-mail, too, is slower than a text. The worst are those who leave a voice mail and then send an

44、e-mail message to tell you they left a voice mail.This isnt the first time technology has changed our manners. 38 Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor, suggested that people say, “Ahoy!” Finally, hello won out, and the victory sped up the greetings use in face-to-face communications.In the age of the

45、 smart phone, there is no reason to ask once-acceptable questions about: the weather forecast, a businesss phone number, or directions to a house, a restaurant, or an office, which can be easily found on a digital map. But people still ask these things. 39 How to handle these differing standards? Ea

46、sy: Consider your audience. Some people, especially older ones, appreciate a thank-you message. 40 In traditional societies, the young learn from the old. But in modern societies, the old can also learn from the young. Heres hoping that politeness never goes out of fashion but that time-wasting form

47、s of communication do.A. Then there is voice mail.B. Others, like me, want no reply.C. Who asks for a fact easily found on the Internet?D. Wont new technology bring about changes in our daily life?E. And when you answer, they respond with a thank-you e-mail.F. Face-to-face communication makes compre

48、hension much easier.G. When the telephone was invented, people didnt know how to greet a caller.第三部分 语言运用(共四节，满分55分)第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。It was 7:15 a.m. and Gary Messina was on his morning run along New York Citys East River. Suddenly so

49、mething caught his eyea man screamed for help 41 the current pulled him away from the seawall. David Blauzvern and John Green 42 their phones and keys on land and jumped in. Messina, a police officer, also joined them in the river. Just as the man was losing 43 , they stabilized him, with Blauzvern

50、44 his back and Messina and Green holding him 45 from either side. After ten minutes, they managed to get to the rivers edge and stayed as close to the 46 as they could. Fifteen minutes later, a rescue boat turned 47 . As they approached the boat, there came a new 48 : The wave created by the curren

51、t was sucking them under the boat.Blauzvern remembers being 49 down just as someone in the boat held on to the man, 50 Blauzvern to let go. Somehow, he grasped a pole attached to the boat deck and dragged himself 51 . The men in the water pushed the drowning guy while the men in the boat pulled him

52、up and, finally, to 52 . The man they had saved was taken to the hospital for medical aid. Details on his 53 have not been released.As for the rescuers, each of them was at work by 10:30 a.m. “I was a bit late,” 54 Blauzvern, smiling. “But I had a good 55 .”41. A. afterB. forC. as D. once42. A. drop

53、pedB. landedC. threwD. packed43. A. heartB. controlC. hopeD. strength44. A. supporting B. adjustingC. pushingD. tapping45. A. backB. straightC. stillD. up46. current B. wall C. boat D. pole47. A. outB. upC. inD. down48. A. accidentB. disasterC. panicD. threat49. A. pressed B. broughtC. pulledD. take

54、n 50. A. signalingB. allowingC. demandingD. convincing51. A. awayB. aboardC. apartD. aside52. A. safetyB. relief C. aidD. comfort53. A. healthB. moodC. conditionD. identity54. A. complainedB. reportedC. admittedD. argued55. A. experienceB. excuseC. reputationD. memory非选择题部分第三部分 语言运用(共四节，满分55分)第二节 短文

55、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个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the grandest festival in China, 56 a 7-day long holiday. China during this period is dominated by iconic red lanterns, loud fireworks, massive banquets and parades, and th

56、e festival even triggers high-spirited 57 (celebrate) across the globe.In 2021 Chinese New Year festival 58 (fall) on Feb. 12. It is the Year of the Ox according to the Chinese zodiac, 59 features a 12-year cycle with each year represented by a specific animal. People born in the Years of the Ox wil

57、l experience their Zodiac Year of Birth, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, and 2009 60 (include).61 (equality) to Christmas of the West in significance, the Chinese New Year is a time 62 (go) back home with family, chatting, drinking, cooking, and enjoying a hearty meal together. Two features dist

58、inguish it from 63 other festivals: seeing off the old year and greeting the new, and family reunion.Two weeks before the festival the whole country 64 (fill) with a holiday atmosphere. On the 8th day of the twelfth lunar month, many families will make the Laba Congee. Shops and streets are 65 (beau

59、ty) decorated and every household is busy at shopping and preparing for the festival. In the past, all families would make a throughout house cleaning, settling accounts and clearing off debts, by which to pass the year.第三节 单句填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)A根据句子的意思及中文提示，完成或写出相应的英语单词，每空一词。66. The enemy have ha

60、d effective control of the area since the _(安全) forces left. 67. They may need some _(另加)inputs and advice on how to improve the management.68. The lab has recently been _(更新) to allow for more advanced courses.69. The writer worked _(精力充沛) all day on his new book.70. He tricked me _ buying somethin

61、g that I didnt really need.71. Workersbuiltsheltersforsurvivors_homeshadbeendestroyed.72. It will be a long time _ he recovers from his present troubles.73. Happiness and success often come to those _ are good at recognizing their strengths.B根据所给动词适当形式填空，每空不限一词。74. The relative items in this report

62、will _ (refer) to the committee for discussion.75. Although she _(seek) to find a peaceful solution, he is facing pressure to use greater military force.76. The motorcyclist tripped over a rope _ (stretch) across the road.77. Those students hoped _ (catch) the early bus, but unfortunately it left.78

63、. As far as I am concerned, it is a waste of time _(argue) about the issue. 79. By this time tomorrow, I _ (lie) on the beach.80. I cant choose but _ (keep) silence at your decision.第四节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据中文提示将句子补充完整，每空一词。81. 幸好，最终他们挺身而出作了处置。Luckily, they the occasion in the end.82. 这项政策没有经过充分考

64、虑。The policy hasnt properly.83. 几乎没有人能指望一辈子都干一个工作。Few people can having a job for life.84. 这家公司未能提供质量与其描述相符的商品。The company fails to provide goods the quality of their description.85. 尽管Mary资历比我深，这项任务却分配给了我。I was given the task, that Mary is senior to me.第四部分 书面表达(满分15分)86假定你是李华，自制了一些中国结（Chinese knot

65、）。给开网店的美国朋友Tom写封信，请他代卖，要点包括：1. 外观（尺寸、颜色、材料）；2. 象征意义；3. 价格。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Tom,How are you doing? YoursLi Hua2021. 02高一下开学考英语参考答案听力：1-5 AABAA 6-10 CAACC 11-15 AABBC 16-20 ACBAC阅读：21-23 CCD 24-27 CBDB 28-31 BCDA 32-35 BBDA七选五：36-40 C A G E B完型填空：41-45 CADAD 46-5

66、0 BBDCB 51-55 BACCB短文填空：56. with 57. celebrations 58. falls 59. which 60. included61. Equal 62. to go63. the 64. is filled 65. beautifully单句填空：A 66. security 67. additional 68. updated69. energetically 70. into 71. whose 72. before 73. whoB 74. be referred 75. has sought 76. stretched 77. to have ca

67、ught 78. arguing 79. will be lying 80. keep完成句子：81. rose to 82. been thought through 83. count on84. living up to 85. despite the fact书面表达：书面表达：A possible version:Dear Tom,How are you doing? I wonder if you could sell some Chinese knots for me. I made them myself with red silk threads, cloth and oth

68、er materials. They look really beautiful in the shape of a diamond, about 5 inches long and 4 inches wide. In China, these knots stand for friendship, love and good luck. People can either give them as gifts to friends or hang them in their houses. They are only 12.99 US each. If anyone wants to know more about the knots, let them write to me. Do let me know if you need further information. Thank you! （98）YoursLi Hua