甘肃省玉门一中2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题

1、 可修改甘肃省玉门一中2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题一、 阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分）ADo other countries students also have so much homework? What do they usually do in their free time? You may feel curious about them.On April 8, a report came out on the lives of high school students in China, Japan, South Korea and the US. It surv

2、eyed around 6,200 students from the four countries last year. You will find the answers to many of your questions in this report.Who studies hardest?Chinese students spend the most time studying. Nearly half of Chinese students spend more than two hours on their homework every day. Thats much more t

3、han the US (26.496), Japan (8.2%) and South Korea (5.2%).Who sleeps most often in class?Japanese students fall asleep in class most often. About 45% of them said they soon doze off in class. In South Korea, its 32%; in the US, 21%; and 5% in China.South Korean students dont like taking notes. About

4、70% said they write down what the teacher says in class, many fewer than in Japan (93%), china (90%) and the US (89%).Who is the most distracted (走神)?American students are the most active in class, but also the most distracted: 64.2% said they chat with friends in class; 46.9% said they eat snacks i

5、n class; and 38.9% said they send e-mails or read unrelated books in class.What do they do after school?In their spare time, most Chinese students study or surf the Internet. Most American students hang out with their friends. Most Japanese students do physical exercise. Most Korean students watch T

6、V.1.What country isnt mentioned in the report?A. The US.B. South Korea.C. Japan.D. India.2._of the Chinese students spend more than two hours on their homework.A.26.4%B.8.2%C.5.2%D.48.6%3.The underlined phrase “doze off means_.A. be half asleepB. get upC. eat snacksD. send emailsBAccording to statis

7、tics(统计数字), more than 100 million Chinese suffer from natural disasters every year. Many natural disasters are likely to hit China, including typhoons, droughts, earthquakes, fires, landslides and serious snowstorms. Northern China mostly suffers from droughts while the southern and central province

8、s suffer from water and wind-related disasters. Floods are common in central and southern China because these areas have higher rainfalls than the north. They also have wetlands, lakes and so many rivers like the Yangtze River. Heavy rainfalls often cause the water levels to rise dangerously.Natural

9、 disasters almost always cause human and material losses. In 2008 China met one of the deadliest earthquakes in the country in recent years. The earthquake was centred in the small town of Wenchuan, in Sichuan province, but its effects were felt throughout the whole province and even as far away as

10、Beijing. More than 70 thousand people died while over 370 thousand were seriously injured. Farmlands, housed, animals and crops were severely damaged or entirely destroyed.These material losses from natural disasters, on top of the injuries and deaths, lead to further suffering long after the disast

11、ers have passed. China experienced this just recently, as it is still dealing with the effects of the worst snowstorms in fifty years. In January and February of 2008 unexpected changes in weather in central and southern China led to heavy snowstorms that cut off power lines and blocked roads and ra

12、ilway tracks. Millions of people could not go back to their homes for the Spring Festival holiday. The human losses were not very high, but many farmers crops were destroyed. By January 31st the total economic loss had reached 53.8 billion yuan.4. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Natural disa

13、sters can cause great losses.B. Floods are common in central and southern China.C. Natural disasters often occur in China.D. The deadliest earthquake happened in China.5. Why do floods often happen in southern China?A. Southern China has many rivers.B. Southern China has higher rainfalls.C. Southern

14、 China has serious snowstorms.D. Southern China has many wetlands and big lakes.6. Which of the following was NOT a result of the 2008 snowstorms in China?A. The power lines were cut off.B. The roads and railway tracks were blocked.C. Many farmers houses were destroyed.D. Millions of people could no

15、t go back home.7. Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage? A. China has more disasters than other countries. B. The central part of China has had few disasters than other parts. C. The number of people killed in the Wenchuan earthquake was the largest in modern history. D.

16、There were human losses as well as material losses in the 2008 snowstorms.CIf you were to travel back in time to the tenth century, you probably wouldnt be able to understand a sentence that anyone said to you. Theyd be speaking Old English. Talking to a tenth-century Englishman, youd probably only

17、be able to understand a few words like“a”or“the”. Only about one-sixth of todays English words have an Old English root (词根), with the rest having foreign influences.Gradually Old English turned into the Middle English that Chaucer wrote inbut still the official language of England was French! It wa

18、s only in 1362, during Chaucers lifetime, that English was used at the opening of Parliament (议会) for the first time. During the same year a law called the “Statute of Pleading” was passed, making English the official language in Parliament. In 1399, King Henry IV became the first king ofEnglandafte

19、r the Norman Conquest whose mother tongue was English.English was still a language of low status (地位)especially when it came to writing poetry (诗歌). During the 14th century, the Italians and French were creative. Great poets like Dante were writing in totally new ways. But English had no such great

20、writers. This was where Chaucer made a difference. He took the language of the man in the street and turned it into many famous works, such asThe Canterbury Tales. Chaucer proved poetry written in English could be every bit as good as books in French.Of course, the English language has continued to

21、change since Chaucers day. For example, Shakespeares English is quite different from Chaucers. And it is still changing now. Until just a few years ago, “C U L R” (see you later) was just a set of letters and numbers, but now most people know what it means!8.What happened during Chaucers lifetime?A.

22、 Old English began to turn into the Middle English.B. Englishs status was greatly improved.C. English was used only in Parliament.D. English kings usually spoke English.9.Why was Chaucer so great?A. He first used formal English to write.B. He had a big influence on poets like Dante.C. He was a pione

23、er in writing English poems.D. He encouraged people to read books in French.10. Why did the author give the example of Shakespeares English?A. To explain English is always changing.B. To explain how the Middle English changed.C. To show Shakespeares English is unusual.D. To show how people respond t

24、o new words.11. How is the text developed?A. By space.B. By comparison.C. By importance.D. By time.DAlice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13,her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat

25、that could save kids teeth, instead of destroying them.It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round t

26、he warning, Why cant I make a healthy candy thats good for my teeth so that my parents cant say no to it? With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.With her

27、 dads permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which

28、can reduce oral bacteria.Moore then used her savings to get her business of the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moores product-Cancandy.As CanCandys success grows, so does Moores credibility as a young e

29、ntrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and shes also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.Meanwhile, with her parents help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded he

30、r company early on in life, she wasnt driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandys profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.12.How did Moor

31、e react to her dads warning?A. She argued with him.B. She tried to find a way out.C. She paid no attention.D. She chose to consult dentists.13.What is special about CanCandy?A. It is beneficial to dental health.B. It is free of sweeteners.C. It is sweeter than other candies.D. It is produced to a de

32、ntists recipe.14.What does Moore expect from her business?A. To earn more money. B. To help others find smiles.C. To make herself stand out.D. To beat other candy companies.15.What can we learn from Alice Moores story?A. Fame is a great thirst of the young.B.A youth is to be regarded with respect.C.

33、 Positive thinking and action result in success.D. Success means getting personal desires satisfied.二、七选五（每小题2分，共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。选项中两项为多余选项。How to unlock your talentSearch To find your hidden talent, youll have to search for it! We all know people who are great at drawing or good a

34、t sports, dont we? Theyre the lucky ones who have a natural talent for what they love doing.16._Its just that we might have to look a little bit harder, thats all.Try 17._Developing a new talent takes time and lots of effort, so dont worry if you havent discovered yours by the end of the day, the we

35、ek or even the month. You will get your light-bulb(灵感) moment finally!Ask Ask for help to get you started. Do you have an aunt who can help you start a blog or a sporty mom wholl get active with you? 18._Sometimes we dont need to look further than our own families to see what skills can he passed do

36、wn to us! 19._ Find out what excites you! The more enthusiastic you are about a hobby, the more youll want to keep doing it. And, youve guessed it, the more you keep doing it, the better youll get!New ideas Be open to new ideas. Theres no point saying that you cant write a book or take amazing photo

37、s if youve never really tried. 20._A. Get excitedB. Dont give upC. It wont happen overnight.D. Is your grandma great at making cakes?E. Make today your day to try something new.F. Have you ever doubted what youre doing now?G. But that doesnt mean we cant all find something were good at.三、完形填空（每小题1.5

38、分，共30分）Im an American. Years ago, I traveled to the north of Thailand. I 21 the heat, the noisy streets, the busy markets and the smell of Thai dishes. I enjoyed my 22 there very much. However, there is one thing that I wish I hadnt done.One day, I set off from my hotel to a temple that 23 me. It wa

39、s a very 24 day. As I walked past some buildings, I glanced between two 25 buildings. There, an old woman in traditional clothing 26 on the dusty rubble (碎石). The terrible thought crossed my mind that she might be 27 . Feeling quite helpless, I 28 her. Her face was sunkissed. She looked quite beauti

40、ful but very ill. I 29 reached into my pocket to find some 30 . Then I pushed it into her hand. It was enough for her to 31 for a few months. At this moment, she opened her large, brown eyes and 32 the prize Id given her. I felt like the “ 33 stranger” 34 a common language, she looked at me with the

41、 wisdom and pity that could burn into a soul. She weakly 35 the money. She stood up and walked away. I was 36 , with the money in my hand. It took me at least a kilometer of walking to 37 I was quite the fool. She didnt need money. 38 she needed shade, a bottle of water or just some comfort. She was

42、 the one who taught me a good 39 .That evening, I sat thinking over my “kindness”. This beautiful woman made me know that not everyone would 40 someone elses money. We should be kind to others, but we should choose the right way.21A. preferredBloved CexpectedDdisliked22A. style Bstay Cidea Dway23A.

43、bored Bscared Cneeded Dinterested24A. cold Bwarm Ccool Dhot25A. beautiful Bunfinished Cwonderful Dcommon26A. lay Bsat Cstood Dwalked27A. hungry Bdead Cthirsty Dsleepy28A. went up to Blooked down upon Cran away from Dtook care of29A. strangely Bluckily Cunwillingly Dimmediately30A. fruit Bpaper Cmone

44、y Dfood31A. live Bwork Csee Dwear32A. looked for Btook away Cwent through Dlooked at33A. careful Bkind Cexciting Dpretty34A. Without BWith CLike DFor35A. watched out Bthrew away Cput away Dpushed back36A .high Bexcited Chappy Dsurprised37A. show Bremember Crealize Dtell38A. Finally BSometimes CUsual

45、ly DMaybe39A. word Blesson Csaying Dthought40A. accept Bhide Cconsider Drefuse四、语法填空（每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。I dont think its my parents job to check my homework. Since we have already grown up, we cannot act like little 41._(baby) and depend on our parents all the time. We

46、must learn to be42._(independence).I remember when I was in Grade Three, my parents 43._(ask) me to check my homework by myself. I didnt know what to do at first, so I only cried. But after that, I got used to44._(check) my own homework in my studies.Checking homework by ourselves is 45._good habit.

47、 It can help us find mistakes in exams more 46._(easy), it can also save the teachers a lot of time 47._they check our homework, and it can also let our parents worry48._(little) about our studies.Some day in the future, Mum and Dad 49._(leave) us. So we should start to learn to do everything by 50.

48、_(we) and really understand how important independence is.五、短文改错（每小题1分，共10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()画掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,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。I am interested at swimming ve

49、ry much. At first, I went swimming just to keep health. Now my dream was to swim for my country in the Olympics. Though practicing in the pool is very bored, but I still work very hard in order to realize my dream. Because my hard work, I have already come first in much important competitions. In th

50、e competitions, Ive made lot of friends and were very close. Its much easier to have friends which are swimmers because they also have to get up early to practice like you and they understand this kind of life.六、单词拼写 (每小题1分，共15分)51. Applicants will be expected to have a good _(掌握) of English .52. He looks honest, but _(实际上) he is a thief.53. The police are trying to find out the _ (身份) of the man killed in the accident.54. I come from China, and Chinese is my _ （本土的，本族的）language55. Some of them think their jobs should be based _ their own interes