上海市香山中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题.docx

1、2021-2022学年第一学期上海市香山高中高一英语期中卷（总分:100 时间：90分钟）I. Listening Comprehension Section ADirections: In Section A. you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once.

2、 After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. 145 minutes B. 140 minutes C. 130 minutes D. 160 minutes2.A.In a bank B. In a hotel C. At a tourist agency D. In a super

3、market.3.A.A travel agency clerk B. An office secretary. C. An emergency room nurse D. A hotel receptionist.4. A manager. B. A teacher. C. A secretary. D. A boss.5. A. Only four courses are offered next year.B. Five courses may be too many.C. It would be wise to take one more course.D. A sensible de

4、cision must be made as soon as possible.6. A. In a restaurant across the street.B. In a garden near the restaurant.C. In a driving club not far away.D. In a car on the way.7.A. Betty will start working in this company in four years.B. Betty will be working in this company for at least four more year

5、s.C. Betty began to work in this company more than four years ago.D. Betty left her company less than four years ago.8. A. David was too tired and depressed to study.B. David didnt take the womans advice.C. David didnt do well in any of his exams.D. David failed in his exam because he was depressed.

6、9.A. Lisa is still in the kitchen.B. Lisa didnt drive her car that day.C. Lisa doesnt like her new car.D. The key on the table was a special one.10.A.The battery is not correctly positioned.B. The woman doesnt know how the calculator works.C. The calculator needs a new battery to work properly.D. Th

7、e man should change some new batteries.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear one passage and one longer conversation. After each passage and conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice ,but the questions will be spoken only once.

8、 When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.11. A. His appearance. B. His wealth.C. His social position. D. His height. 12.A. They look at the monitors.B. They look at other women.C. They look at senio

9、r people.D. They look at people next to them.13.A. Because others wont notice them.B. Because they can see others clearly.C. Because they feel safe in the lift.D. Because they can talk with their friends in the lift.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. They regarded it as

10、 an important part of their life.B. They regarded it as a burden.C. They regarded it as a test of their romantic partners.D. They regarded it as a lucky thing in their life.15.A. 6%. B. 25%. C32%. D. 38%.16.A. It will harm a persons self imageB. It will harm a persons work.C. It will harm a persons

11、romantic relationship.D. It will harm a persons social life.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A(6%) Complete the sentences with the corrected form of the verbs in brackets.17.Great changes_(take place) in Shanghai in recent years.18.-What time is it by your watch? -Im sorry, my watch_(repair).19.Wou

12、ld you please keep quiet, Sally? The weather forecast_(broadcast) -Oh, Im sorry , I didnt realize it.20.Tom told me that he_(stay) in his hometown for two more days.21.Selecting a mobile phone for personal use is no easy task because technology _(change) so rapidly.22.The prices of houses _(rise) be

13、cause the demand for houses is becoming greater and greater.Section B (8%) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the othe

14、r blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.My favorite TV show is The Twilight Zone. Its about a newspaper editor (23) _ is being driven out of business by a big newspaper syndicatea group of papers (24)_(own) by the same people/Hes about to commit suicide (25)_ he is interrupted by an old man

15、 (26)_ name is Smith. The editor is not only offered 5,000 dollars to pay off his debt but this Smith offers his services (27)_ free. (28)_ turns out that the guy operates the printing machine with amazing speed, and soon he is turning out newspapers with (29)_ (shock)headlines. The small paper is s

16、uccessful again. But later this Smith is reporting the news before it happens- one disaster after(30)_,Actually this Smith is a devil. It is hot realistic but it deals with human nature.Section C (10%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be use

17、d once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. handle B. destination C. annoyed D. costE. impolitely F. quickly G. support H. loseI. advance J. attract K. earnWithout proper planning, tourism can cause problems. For example, too many tourists can crowd public places that are also enjoyed

18、by the inhabitants of a country. If tourists create too much traffic, the inhabitants become _31_and unhappy. They begin to dislike tourist sand to treat them_32_They forget how much tourism can help the countrys economy. It is important to think about the people of a _33_ country and how tourism af

19、fects them. Tourism should help a country, keep the customs and beauty that_34_ tourists. Tourism should also_35_ the wealth and happiness of local inhabitants.Too much tourism can be a problem. If tourism grows too_36_,people must leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry. This means that ot

20、her parts of the countrys economy can suffer.On the other hand, if there is not enough tourism, people can lose jobs. Businesses can also_37_money, It costs a great deal of money to build large hotels, airports, air terminals, first-class roads, and other support facilities needed by tourist attract

21、ions. For example, a major international class tourism hotel can_38_ as much as 50 thousand dollars per room to build. If this room is not used most of the time the owners of the hotel lose money.Building a hotel is just a beginning. There must be many _39_ facilities as well, including roads to get

22、 to the hotel, electricity, sewers to_40_ waste, and water. All of these support facilities cost money. If they are not used because there are not enough tourists ,jobs and money are lost.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (10%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four word

23、s or phrases marked A,B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Remains of ancient civilization are places which were designed and built as a lasting tribute(致敬）to some individuals or events. By visiting these_41_monuments,you are sure to be amazed by how_42_t

24、he ancient civilization that existed centuries before you was. Some of the facilities which could be dated back hundreds of years ago are still in use today. Besides, you will also_43_at the mysterious stories behind it. The Great Wall, _44,is probably the best-known monument of China, which consist

25、s of a network of wall and towers through which the attack warnings could be received within minutes. _45_then had enough time to prepare. Estimates of the total length of the monument_46_,depending on which sections are included and how they are measured.Even older than the Great Wall of China is t

26、he Great Pyramid of Giza. Over a 20-year period, thousands of workers made the vision become_47_with numerous blocks, each weighing more than two tons. Its still a(n)_48_to modern people how ancient men handled_49_of these giant stones in a time when cars or boats never existed some 4500 years ago.

27、The pyramid served not only as a tomb for King Khufu, but also a place of religious activities. According to ancient Egyptian belief, the pyramid, where the mummy was placed, provided a place for the king to pass into the afterlife. Then his servants performed rituals(仪式）to bring50_to the dead kings

28、 soul, removing all the unrest and pain from his next life.41. A. modern B. historic C. official D. commercial42. A. advanced B. technical C. overlooked D. energetic43. A. stare B. wonder C. aim D. call44. A.in addition B. in other words C. however D. for example45. A. Mechanics B. Workers C. Astron

29、auts D. Soldiers46. A. extend B. remain C. vary D. progress47.A. reality B. tradition C. mansion D. civilization48.A. burden B. secret C. solution D. fortune49.A. finance B. storage C. transportation D. production50.A.leadship B. peace C. honor D. inspirationSection B (14%)Directions: Read the follo

30、wing three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A)Some American parents might think their chi

31、ldren need better educations to compete with China and other countries. But how much do the parents themselves need to change? A new book called Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua has caused a debate about cultural differences in parenting. Ms. Chua is a professor at the Yale Law School in

32、New Haven, Connecticut, and the mother of two daughters. She was raised in the American Midwest by immigrant Chinese parents.In the Chinese culture, the tiger represents strength and power. In her book, Ms. Chua writes about how she demanded excellence from her daughters. Ms. Chua told NBC televisio

33、n that she had a clear list of what her daughters, Sophia and Louisa, were not permitted to do.Many people have criticized Amy Chua. She also admits that her husband, who is not Chinese, sometimes disagreed with her parenting style. But she says that was the way her parents raised her and her three

34、sisters.Ms. Chua makes fun of her own style of parenting. She says she eased some of the pressure after her younger daughter rebelled and shouted I hate my life! I hate you! But she also says American parents often have low expectations of their childrens abilities. “One of the biggest differences I

35、 see between Western and Chinese parents is that Chinese parents assume strength rather than fragility. ”Stacy DeBroff, who has written four books on parenting, says, The stirring of this intense debate has to do with what it means to be a successful parent and what it means to be a successful child

36、. Ms. DeBroff says Amy Chuas parenting style is not limited to Chinese families. She says it represents a traditional way of parenting among immigrants seeking a better future for their children. But she also sees a risk. When children have no time to be social or to follow their own interests, they

37、 might not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life. Stacy DeBroff advises parents to develop their own style of parenting and not just repeat the way they were raised.51. Which of the following might be on the list of what Amy Chuas daughters are no permitted to do ?A. Taking an extra

38、 course. C. Getting up on schedule.B. Getting up on schedule. D. Having a play date.52. Stacy DeBroff believes parents should_.A. raise their children as they were raisedB. find their own ways to raise their childrenC.be as strict as possible with their childrenD. follow successful peoples parenting

39、 style.53.The word ”fragility” in Paragraph 5 in meaning to”_”. A. weakness B. consciousness C. independence D. perseverance54.According to the passage, Amy Chuas parenting style is_. A. unique B. questioned C. reasonable D. creativeBWanted, Someone for a kissWere looking for producers to join us on

40、 the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. Youll work on the stations music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.Father ChristmasWere looking for a very special person, perfectly

41、 over 40,to fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sunday, 10: 30-16: 00.Excellent pay.Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountant AssistantWhen you joi

42、n the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for s

43、omebody who has office experience.Wealden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your

44、 own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of 15, 000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV to Mrs. R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.55. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100. B. Mrs. R. Ogl

45、ivie, Palmlace Limited.C. The Enterprise Shopping Center. D. Wealden District Council.56.We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Center needs a person who_.A.is aged between 24 and 40. B. may do some training work.C. should deal with general duties. D. can work for about a month.57. What

46、kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?A. One with GCSE grade C level.B. One with some office experience.C. One having good computer knowledge.D. One trained in producing music programmes.Section C (8%)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence

47、 given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Achievements not only make you independence in the economy, but get respect as well.B. When you find the right person, youll be happyC. Achievements dont protect you from feeling like crap

48、(废话），and they definitely dont make you superhuman.D. Happiness is worth so much money.E. Its no coincidence that a lot of these myths are cliches(老套）from fairytales, and nowhere is that more evident than humankinds steadfast belief in happy endings.F. Happiness is a serious moneymaker.Myths about ha

49、ppiness everyone should stop believing._58_People around the world spend hundreds of billions trying to avoid the tough stuff and feel good about themselves, whether thats through prescription pills, going crazy with dieting and fitness, or that time-tested elixir of life: alcohol.As a psychotherapi

50、st who helps people bump their overall happiness level up a few notches（等级），Ive heard pretty much all of the myths out there about happiness. The worst part is that these myths actually make you unhappy (messed up, right? ) -so ditching them is, paradoxically, part of finding happiness.When you achi

51、eve whatever goal youre going after, youll be happy. Land the promotion, the spouse, the lamb, the goal weight, the cando, whatever it is-youll finally experience eternal happiness. Hey, its not your fault for believing this, since youve likely been fed the American dream since the moment you escape

52、d from the womb.But this logic is flawed._59_Muitimillionaires still get depressed. People withperfect bodies still get dumped. Steady, passive income doesnt protect you from losing someone to cancer, If you can start appreciating where you are, rather than basing your sense of fulfillment on some f

53、uture accomplishment, youll be much closer to happiness._60_If you think being in a relationship is necessary for happiness, youre going to feel inadequate and probably anxious when youre single. Theres no doubt a strong relationship can make your life better in a lot of ways, but its certainly not

54、a requirement. In fact, many people feel lonelier and more disconnected in a relationship than outside of one.When youre unhappy, its natural to blame your relationship status, but try not to-instead of waiting for your soulmate to bump into you like your life is a John Cusack movie, see if there ar

55、e other ways you meet your needs, You know, ways that are in your control. Being happy means youll never feel like crap._61_ No! Not that kind! The “happily ever after stuff just isnt real. To be human is to feel, and its a guarantee that youll feel disappointment, loss, anger, guilt, sadness, fear,

56、 conflict, embarrassment, frustration, and so on and so on. These feelings are universal; happiness is about being able to make space for ALL these shitty emotions, not just the positive ones. Theyre not a sign of brokenness or pathology(病理学）. They mean youre not a robot or a psychopath(精神病患者）.So, t

57、he next time you find yourself seeking happiness, double-check to make sure youre not looking in all these wrong places.IV. Translation (13% 3+3+3+4)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.62.(3分）游客们都被迪斯尼乐园的夜景所吸引了。（attract)63.(3分）这些统计数据显示出学生的

58、英语口语得到了提高。（reflect)64.(3分) 这位发明家的故事激起了同学们的希望，所以大家决定共同努力完成这项任务。65.(4分) 一系列的会议将对增进全世界的和平和安全做出贡献。（contribute）V. Guided Writing(15%)Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请你设计一份活动计划，十月一日到老人院开展一次献爱心志愿者活动。内容包括： 1.活动时间安排。 2.活动内容安排（设计三项或以上活动） 3.活动的目的和意义。要求： 1.表达清楚，语句通顺，意思连贯，书写规范。 2.词数120词左右。