江苏省扬州市2020_2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题[含答案]

1、江苏省扬州市2020_2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题含答案（试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟）注意事项：1. 作答前，请考生务必将自己的姓名、考试证号等写在答题卡上并贴上条形码。2. 将选择题答案填写在答题卡的指定位置上，非选择题一律在答题卡上作答，在试卷上答题无效。3. 考试结束后，请将机读卡和答题卡交监考人员。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。听每段对话前，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

2、作答时间。每段对话读一遍。1. Where is the woman going with her children?A. To Japan. B. To Canada. C. To Australia.2. How much should the man pay? A.16.B.60. C.32.3. What does the woman expect the man to do on Saturday? A. Celebrate their mums birthday. B. Take Brian out for the day. C. Help Brian move house. 4.

3、 What does the woman mean? A. She dont like the job. B. She will take the job right away. C. She isnt sure whether to take the job.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A film. B. A novel. C. A writer.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

4、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. What will the woman do this evening？ A. Attend a party. B. Visit her grandma. C. Do some shopping.7. What does the man advise the woman to do？ A. Wear a necklace. B. Buy a handbag. C. Make a skirt.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where doe

5、s the conversation take place？ A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At a police station.9. What does the man suggest the woman do？A. Wait where she is. B. Make a request for the loss. C. Give him her telephone number.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Whats the relation between the speakers？ A. Husband and wife. B

6、. Classmates. C. Boss and worker.11. Why does the woman look worried？ A. She has been late for work recently. B. She is not getting on well with her boss. C. She has trouble taking her children to school.12. What might the woman think of Alices way to deal with her problem？ A. Practical. B. Strange.

7、 C. Wrong.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How long will the course run this year? A. Eight weeks. B. Seven weeks. C. Six weeks.14. What was the woman surprised at?A. The lack of assistants. B. The condition of weather. C. The number of children.15. What new activities can the children have this year? A. Advent

8、ure sports. B. Fun programmes. C. Creative classes.16. What is expected about the course this year? A. It will run better. B. It will last longer. C. It will start earlier.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What difficulty did the speaker have when starting to learn French？ A. Grammar. B. Vocabulary. C. Pronunci

9、ation.18. Why did the speaker go to France？ A. To settle there. B. To look for a job. C. To continue her studies.19. What did the speaker think of her French after she arrived in France？ A. Poor. B. Acceptable. C. Excellent.20. What is the most important in learning a language according to the speak

10、er?A. Mastering the grammar rules.B. Knowing a large number of words.C. Using the language in real life.第二部分 阅读理解(共三节，满分55分)第一节 单项选择(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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ALocated beside Lake Geneva, theOlympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interacti

11、ve contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museums most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps. T

12、he park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic symbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia, America, Australia and Europe. The six colors in

13、clude at least one color that is represented on the flag of every country. The stadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums past and present, including

14、one of the games most attractive stadiums, the Birds Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic medalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olym

15、pics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.21. Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A. The Olympic Park.B. The first Olympic symbol.C. The stadiums.D. The Olympic medals.22. What do you know from The fir

16、st Olympic symbol?A. The first modern Olympics took place in Greece.B. There are six colors on the flag of every country.C. Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D. The “Olympic Rings” flag was created in 1913.23. What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A. Admire the view of Lak

17、e Geneva.B. Meet some famous designers.C. Enjoy the model of the Birds Nest.D. Talk with guests of honour.BCOVID herd immunity（群体免疫）will not happen in 2021World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said Monday that herd immunity to coronavirus would not be achieved in 2021, d

18、espite the growing availability of vaccines（疫苗产量）.Factors that delay herd immunity include limited access to vaccines in developing countries, skepticism（怀疑） over vaccination, and the potential for virus mutations（变异）, according to health experts.A growing number of countries around the world, inclu

19、ding the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Germany and other European Union countries, are in the first stages of mass-vaccination campaigns.Herd immunity occurs when enough people in a population have immunity to an infection so that it prevents the disease from spreading.“We are not go

20、ing to achieve any levels of population immunity or herd immunity in 2021,” Swaminathan told a briefing, while emphasizing that measures like physical distancing, hand washing and mask wearing continue to be necessary in containing COVIDs spread for the rest of the year.However, Swaminathan praised

21、the “incredible progress” made by vaccine researchers to develop several safe and effective vaccines at unprecedented speed. Countries are currently administering vaccines developed by BioNTech-Pfizer, Oxford University/AstraZeneca and Moderna.“The vaccines are going to come,” she said. “They are go

22、ing to go to all countries . but meanwhile we mustnt forget that there are measures that work,” she added, referring to hygiene and social distancing.“We wont get back to normal quickly,” Dale Fisher, chairman of the WHOs Outbreak Alert and Response Network, told a conference hosted by Reuters news

23、agency. “We know we need to get to herd immunity and we need that in a majority of countries, but we are not going to see that in 2021,” Fisher said. “There might be some countries that might achieve it but even then that will not create normal especially in terms of border controls,” he added.24. W

24、hich of the following are NOT the factors that delay herd immunity?A. People are skeptical about vaccination.B. Access to vaccines in developing countries is limited. C. A growing number of countries begin mass-vaccination campaigns.D. Virus mutations are likely to happen.25. As for the first stages

25、 of mass-vaccination campaigns, which country is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Vietnam B. GermanyC. Singapore D. the United Kingdom26. What can we learn from what Fisher said?A. In many countries in 2021, people will live a normal life in terms of border controls.B. If some countries might achieve

26、 herd immunity, people will live a normal lifeC. In terms of good border controls, we can achieve herd immunity.D. There maybe a long way to get to herd immunity all over the world.27. What is the attitude of Swaminathan to the progress of vaccine development?A. positive B. negative C. unclear D. ne

27、utralC“We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. Im convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival in Norway in 201

28、7, a year before his death.Hawking was not alone in this view. Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize(移民于) other planets. That way, if a terrible disease, nuclear war or some other disaster strikes Earth, civilization as we know it would still hav

29、e a chance. Mars is one of the most attractive destinations. NASA, the United Arab Emirates, the private company SpaceX, and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there. “Either we spread Earth to other planets, or we will be faced with extinction,” SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at

30、 a conference in 2013.But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan. The most common argument against going is that its just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place f

31、or them to live. Its not even clear if humans could survive on Mars. One of the biggest dangers is that there is deadly radiation that ruins the planet.Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgent projects here on Earth, like dealing with po

32、verty or climate change. Some experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroid(小行星) strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet.In addition, moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already live

33、s there. Mars seems uninhabited, but it could possibly host micro-organism like. Human visitors may destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment. Some feel thats too much of a risk to take.28. Why did the author mention NASA, the United Arab Emirates, SpaceX and Mars One

34、?A. To explain the advanced technology in astronomy.B. To show growing intention of moving to Mars.C. To provide evidence for Hawkings theory.D. To stress the risk of dying out on Earth.29. What can we learn from the passage?A. It is costly and risky to colonize Mars.B. Civilization is difficult to

35、maintain on Earth.C. Poverty is the most urgent problem to handle.D. All the time and money should be spent on Earth.30. What does the underlined word “uninhabited” mean in the last paragraph?A. not steady to keep.B. not fit to live on.C. not easy to approach.D. not safe to set foot on.31. Which of

36、the following can be the best title for the text?A. Mars, Our Future Planet. B. Moving to A New Planet.C. Should We Colonize Mars? D. Stay Home or Outer Space?DWhen people sit together at night and enjoy the glorious moon, an ancient poem, Prelude to Water Melody,（水调歌头） is often read for this occasi

37、on. Critics say its probably the best poem about the Mid-Autumn Festival. Lets just focus on its most famous five lines to make some analysis.In the first two lines of the five, the writer is comparing the life of a man with the changing face of the moon. In Chinese culture the moon is always consid

38、ered to be a perfect carrier of emotions like nostalgia（怀旧）ad longing for family reunion. A full moon symbolizes perfection and unity, while a gloomy night may remind people of their fortunes. When the moon is round and fair but people are separated from their loved ones, such moments can be even mo

39、re heartbreaking.Before the comparison, the poet actually complains about the seemingly “ruthless”（无情的）moon and asks her: You should have no spite（怨恨）against man, but why, when people part, are you often full and bright? However, he soon realizes that no one has an easy ride, just like the moon may

40、not always be bright. The imperfections have been going on since the beginning of time. Thats why he says “There has been nothing perfect since the olden days.”But should we get bogged down（陷入）by the suffering of things with which we cant change? The poet gives his answer: Change your attitude and s

41、tay positive. So we have his everlasting line, “_.” The poet hopes that people appreciate the fact that no matter where they are, as long as the ones they love and miss are healthy and happy, they can all admire the same moon high in the sky.To this day, people still use this verse to express their

42、good will and wishes for family members and friends who cant be with them, especially during major festivals.32. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. How we can appreciate Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day.B. When we must recite（朗诵） the best Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day.C. Wha

43、t made a poet write the best ever Mid-Autumn Day Chinese poem.D. Why a poem is the best Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day.33. Why does the poet write “ There is nothing perfect since the olden days” in the poem?A. He doesnt understand why the moon hates humans.B. He knows eventually the moon w

44、ill become full again.C. He realizes life is always accompanied by imperfections.D. He understands life is too ruthless and has lost his interest in it.34. Which of the following lines is the most suitable for the blank in Paragraph 4?A. How long will the full moon appear? Wine cup in hand I ask the

45、 sky.B. May we all be blessed with a long life; miles apart, well share the beauty, of the moontogether.C. In spring the river rises as high as the sea; with the rivers tide uprises the moon bright.D. Looking up,I find the moon bright; bowing, in homesickness Im drowned.35. We can infer from this ar

46、ticle that the author _.A. believes a positive state of mind is a must to a good poet.B. appreciates the poets optimism in the poem.C. likes the first two lines of the five most.D. is a very optimistic poet.第二节 七选五阅读 (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。How to plan out your

47、 week in advanceHaving a weekly routine is important. It allows you to know exactly the direction in which you re heading and what you need to do in a week. So, how do you plan out your week?Figure out the big things.Take some time each Sunday to think about what has to happen the following week. Mo

48、st weeks will have the same basic building blocks the “big things” that never change. 36 But for me they include putting in a full workday, ensuring each child practices their instrument, getting at least 8 hours of sleep, cooking a good meal each night, and working out 4-5 times.Think about the sma

49、ll things.37 Medical appointments, coffee dates with friends, childrens birthday parties or play dates. I have rules for these sorts of events: they must be scheduled for evenings or weekends. 38 Otherwise, they may affect the quality of my work.Set your goals.If there are specific things you need o

50、r would like to accomplish in a given week, list them and plan for them. 39 Executive coach Rafael Sarandeses recommends setting five weekly goals and three daily ones. Thats a generous number thats sure to keep your momentum (动力) going.40 Im a firm believer in morning hours setting the tone for the

51、 rest of the day. I think its important to get up at the same time every day. It doesnt have to be early, but it should be consistent.A. Next come the small things that change week by week.B. These could be personal goals or professional goals.C. Planning is a habit that must be developed.D. Give it

52、 a try and see what a difference it makes.E. Everyones big things will look different.F. I try not to let them occupy my work hours.G. Have a morning routine.第三节 黑布林阅读（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据黑布林小说内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。41. The authors purpose in telling the story of the Ghost Dog is to .A. reveal s

53、ome peoples cruelty to animalsB. point out that dogs can also be good workersC. demonstrate how dogs, like humans, learn to adapt themselves to a new lifeD. remind us of the contribution of dogs in the exploitation of the north42. Which of the following themes is not presented in The Call of the Wil

54、d?A. loyalty B. the cruelty of manC. respect for nature D. the importance of kindness43. Which can best describe of the character of the dog Curly?A. aggressive and ambitious B. friendly but weakC. wants to be left alone D. good-natured44. Bucks trying to be the new lead-dog proves all that is in hi

55、s nature except .A. timidness B. ambition C. intelligence D. hard work45. What kind of dog did the gold-seekers want? They wanted .A. heavy dogs B. strong long-haired dogs C. small dogs with furry coats D. fierce dogs good at fighting第三部分 语言运用(共四节，满分50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、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Sleeping is one of the things Im good at. Theres nothing better than napping(午睡) on the sofa in front of the TV and when my head _46_ the pillow at night, I have no problem falling into a deep sleep within minutes. There is one place _47_ I never nap