安徽省滁州市定远县育才学校2020_2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题

1、安徽省滁州市定远县育才学校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题第一部分 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What will the woman do today?A. Visit a friend.B. Attend a lecture.C. Do an experiment.2. What does the man fi

2、nd difficult?A. Understanding the instructions.B. Putting together the folding table.C. Fixing a toy train.3. Where is the womans cell phone?A. In the classroom.B. In the dining hall.C. In her bag.4. When does the woman need the book?A. On April 1st.B. On April 2nd.C. On April 3rd.5. What does the m

3、an mean?A. Most readers dont agree with him.B. The woman cant convince him.C.Few people read his article.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，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，回答第 6、7 题。6.Where did the

4、woman stay at night during the holiday?A. In a tent.B. In a hotel. C. In a farmhouse.7. What does the woman think of the people there?A. They were interesting.B. They were friendly.C. They were honest.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Pocket money. B. Part-time jobs.

5、 C. The mans parents.9.How long does the man take care of his neighbors baby every Friday?A. For two hours. B. For three hours.C. For four hours.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.What relation is Cindy to Edward?A. His former primary schoolmate. B. His group member. C. His teacher.11. What can Edward do in

6、the theater group?A. Meet famous artists. B. Perform plays and musicals.C. See films.12. Where are the speakers?A. At school.B. In a play theater.C. Outside a cinema.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. When does the woman go to the restaurant?A. In the early morning.B. In the middle of the morning.C. At noon

7、.14. What does the woman like most about the restaurant?A. The quiet environment.B. The delicious food. C. The jazz music.15. What does the man have for lunch?A. Pancakes. B. Fish pie.C. Sausages.16. What does the man say about his favorite restaurant?A. Its new and clean.B. The food is tasty and ch

8、eap.C. A film star often eats there.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.What is What to Do Today?A. A radio program.B. A social organization.C. A school team.18. Whats the main purpose of the tree-planting activity?A. To help poor blind children.B. To protect the environment.C. To improve family relationship

9、s.19. How many trees do students and their parents want to plant today?A. 30.B. 750.C. 1,500.20. What should volunteers bring for the activity?A. Hats.B. Thick gloves.C. Basic tools.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项。AThe Best Free Tourist Places in AmericaAla

10、ska: Anchorage Market and FestivalAlthough Anchorage isnt the capital of Alaska, it is the states largest city with the largest population. The Anchorage Market and Festival is open and free of charge on weekends. Anchorage is at the beginning of the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, where walks can last

11、between two hours and a half day. Its free, of course.Arkansas : Walmart MuseumLying in the northwest corner of Arkansas is Bentonville, which gave birth to a little mall you may have heard of. Its Walmart, one of the biggest companies in the world at present. It is free to visit the Walmart Museum,

12、 which attracts thousands of visitors every year. And just outside the town is the well - known Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which is also free.Connecticut: Yale UniversityNew Haven, Connecticut was the first place in the U. S. to offer pizza to the hungry and the homeless, including stud

13、ents of Yale University. While in New Haven you can go on a tour of the campus (校园), where many beautiful buildings have existed for a long time. Its the university where President Bushes, Bill and Hillary Clinton, journalist Bob Woodward, and Samuel F. B. Morse studied.Kansas: Santa Fe TrailWestern

14、 Kansas has very little light pollution. So as you travel along, stop once in a while and stare at the night sky. The Santa Fe Trail went through Kansas and you can still walk the longest remaining distance of the road just outside Dodge City.21. What may especially attract visitors to Bentonville?A

15、. The chance to find many interesting goods.B. The chance to get trained in a large company.C. The chance to get something free in Walmart.D. The chance to get a good knowledge of Walmart.22. What can people do in New Haven?A. Enjoy free pizza. B. Appreciate old buildings.C. Meet famous people. D. A

16、ttend some free classes.23. Which place is more attractive to those who enjoy the peaceful night sky?A. Kansas. B. Bentonville. C. Anchorage. D. New Haven.BIt can be a real struggle trying to learn a new language. I had always enjoyed learning languages in school, but only recently did I start learn

17、ing German. I found that I could understand and learn individual words easily, but when it came to literature, I really struggled. That was when my tutor at university suggested reading some childrens books printed in the target language. At first, I felt a bit silly going on a hunt for a book desig

18、ned for someone half my age. But then I realized that everyone has to start somewhere. As children, we are given these basic texts to familiarise our brains with certain vocabulary and writing structures, and from there, we can learn and develop. I started with books which are taught to us as childr

19、en in the UK. I managed to find Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.The beauty of reading books that were introduced to you as a child is that you are already familiar with the plot. As a result, you can work out some of the definitions of words with your prio

20、r knowledge of the story. At first, I used to read with the book in one hand and a dictionary in the other, but this method did not work well for me. The method I would recommend is to read a chapter of your chosen childrens book and at the end of that chapter, highlight the words you do not know an

21、d then look up the definitions. If you can wait a bit before you use a dictionary, you may be surprised what you can get merely from the context of the sentence in the story. Additionally, a lot of childrens books have pictures which may give you a clue as to what or to whom the passage is referring

22、.24.Why was the author advised to read childrens books?A. Because she was weak in reading great works.B. Because she was slow to learn language.C. Because she liked childrens literature.D. Because she couldnt remember any words.25.What can kids get from children s books according to the passage?A. V

23、ocabulary and listening skills. B. Learning methods. C. Words and structures. D. Designing skills.26.What causes the author to feel surprised while reading childrens books?A. Grasping the context from the pictures.B. Looking up the definitions of words from a dictionary.C. Getting familiar with the

24、plots of the story.D. Understanding the words simply from the context.27.What can be the best title of the passage?A. Reading Childrens Books B. The Way of Learning LanguagesC. The Method of Using Dictionary D. My Good Reading HabitsCNothing succeeds like success, as every parent of a straight-A stu

25、dent knows, but trying to stress academic excellence by telling your child, “Youre so smart! may be counterproductive. Why? According to a 2017 study, children who think their intelligence is fixed are less likely to pay attention to and bounce back (重新振作) from mistakes than children who think intel

26、ligence can grow and change. In the study, researchers looked at 123 children. The team assessed the children to determine whether they had a “growth mindset” (believing that you can work harder to get smarter), or a fixed mindset” (believing that your intelligence is unable to change). They then as

27、ked the children to complete a fast-paced computer accuracy task while their brain activity was recorded. During the recording, researchers noted that brain activity stopped within a half-second after making a mistake, as children became aware of their mistake and paid closer attention to what went

28、wrong. The larger the brain response was, the more the child focused on the mistake. Based on the data, they concluded that children with a “growth mindset” were much more likely to have a larger brain response after making a mistake. While children with a “fixed mindset” were able to bounce back”,

29、only if they gave their full attention to the mistake.For parents, the lessons are clear: Dont pay your children compliments that suggest that intelligence is fixed. If your child hands you an A score, dont say, “Youre so smart!” Instead, say, “Wow, that studying really paid off!” or You clearly mas

30、tered this material-way to go!” Note the effort, not the intelligence.Besides, many parents shy away from addressing a childs mistakes, telling them Its OK. Youll get it the next time.” without offering them the chances to figure out what goes wrong. Instead, its better to reassure your children tha

31、t mistakes happen, and work to figure out where and how they make the mistake.28. Which of the following best explains “counterproductive” underlined in paragraph 1?A. Opposite.B. Competitive.C. Successful. D. Unknown.29. How did the children with a growth mindset react in the study?A. They made few

32、er mistakes. B. They tried to avoid mistakes.C. They had smaller brain response. D. They focused more on the mistake.30. What should parents say when children make a mistake according to the text?A. You are so careless. B. Your studying paid off.C. Youll get it the next time. D. Lets find out how yo

33、u made it.31. What should be avoided according to the study?A. Overstressing the intelligence. B. Paying compliments to children.C. Addressing childrens mistakes. D. Offering chances to find mistakes.DRide-sharing services are thought to help to reduce pollution since fewer people use private vehicl

34、es and cause carbon dioxide. However, a new study has found that these services result in much more pollution than other kinds of private and public transportation. Ride-sharing trips also draw passengers away from more environmentally-friendly methods of travel, like public transportation, walking

35、or biking, the study found. Several studies in recent years have suggested that ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft can worsen traffic problems in cities, which continue to have high rates of private vehicle ownership. The new study, carried out by the nonprofit group Union of Concerned Scienti

36、sts, represents an attempt to center on how ride-sharing services affect pollution. The research examined the effects of ride-sharing services on seven of Americas largest cities. Overall, the researchers reported that ride-sharing trips now result in about 69 percent more climate pollution on avera

37、ge than the trips they replace. The study notes that the same passengers could have chosen to travel by bus, train, bike, scooter（小型摩托车）or on foot. One of the big reasons they give for this result is that ride-sharing vehicles are often driven with no passengers in the car. This happens when drivers

38、 are either waiting for rider requests, are on the way to pick up passengers or are driving between pickups. This situation, known as deadheading takes up about 42 percent of the ride-sharing driving activity, the study found. The researchers said that deadheading results in about 50 percent more ca

39、rbon dioxide than one person driving in a private vehicle. The study urges services like Uber and Lyft to increase the number of electric vehicles on the road and to improve connections to public transportation centers. The two companies already operate businesses that offer electric scooters and bi

40、kes and have begun to include public transportation information in their systems. In some cities, they have also promoted vehicle electrification.32. According to the text, it is generally thought that car-sharing services _ .A. lower the price of private cars B. guarantee a healthier lifestyleC. gr

41、eatly cut down travel expenses D. are environmentally-friendly33. What is the biggest cause of more ride-sharing pollution？ A. The so-called deadheading. B. The old way vehicles travel.C. The huge number of passengers. D. The unfamiliar ride-sharing trips.34. What can we say about the study？ A. It i

42、s opposed by ride-sharing services. B. It is actually of practical significance.C. It requires improving in the long term. D. It earns much money for Uber and Lyft.35. From which part of a newspaper is the text most probably taken？ A. Travel.B. Technology.C. Economy. D. Environment.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分

43、10分）根据段文内容，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。Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If one takes away our money, houses, cars or even our clothes, we can still survive. _36_ That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.How

44、can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk foods. _37_ Besides, I only eat little meat._38_Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy.Wh

45、ats more, I think friends are an important part of ones health. _39_ I always feel better when I am with friends than when I am alone. When I am with my friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with my friends.By eating properly and exercising regular

46、ly, I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. _40_A. Many studies show that people with a narrow(狭窄) range of social contacts(社会交往) often g

47、et sick.B. There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthyC. On the other hand , doing exercise is very important.D. But if our health was taken away, is its certain that we would surely die.E. I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep healthy.F. I eat a lot of vegeta

48、bles and fresh fruit which are full of vitaminsG. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Around twenty years ago I was living in York. _41_ I had a lot of experience and a Masters

49、 degree, I could not find _42_ work.I was_43_ a school bus to make ends meet and _44_ with a friend of mine, for I had lost my flat. I had_45_ five interviews with a company and one day between bus runs they called to say I did not _46_ the job. “Why has my life become so _47_ ?” I thought painfully

50、.As I pulled the bus over to _48_ a little girl, she handed me an earring _49_ I should keep it _50_ somebody claimed (认领) it. The earring was painted black and said “BE HAPPY”.At first I got angry. Then it _51_ me I had been giving all of my _52_ to what was going wrong with my_53_ rather than what

51、 was right! I decided then and there to make a _54_ of fifty things I was happy with. Later, I decided to _55_ more things to the list. That night there was a phone call for _56_ from a lady who was a director at a larger_ 57_ . She asked me if I would _58_ a one-day lecture on stress management to

52、200 medical workers. I said yes.My _59_ there went very well, and before long I got a well-paid job. To this day I know that it was because I changed my way of _60_ that I completely changed my life.41. A. As B. Though C. If D. When42. A. successfulB. extra C. satisfying D. convenient43. A. driving

53、B. repairing C. taking D. designing44. A. working B. travelling C. discussing D. living45. A. prepared for B. attended C. asked for D. held46. A. lose B. like C. find D. get47. A. hardB. busy C. serious D. short48. A. wave at B. drop off C. call on D. look for49. A. ordering B. promising C. saying D

54、. showing50. A. in case B. or else C. as if D. now that51. A. hurt B. hit C. caught D. moved52. A. feelings B. attention C. strength D. interests53. A. opinions B. educationC. experiences D. life54. A. list B. book C. check D. copy55. A. connect B. turn C. keep D. add56. A. her B. a passenger C. me

55、D. my friend57. A. hospital B. factory C. restaurant D. hotel58. A. listen to B. review C. give D. talk about59. A. plan B. choiceC. day D. tour60. A. operation B. speaking C. employment D. thinking第二节 语法填空（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（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The art of paper-cutting in China ma

56、y date back to the second century, since paper 61 (invent) by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. As paper became more affordable, paper-cutting became one of the most important 62 (type) of Chinese folk art. Later, 63 different regions（地区） adopting their own cultural styles, this art form spread to other parts of the world. 64 (usual), the artworks are made of red paper, as