广东省北师大珠海分校附属外国语学校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题(含答案)

1、广东省北师大珠海分校附属外国语学校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题考试时间：120分钟 满分：120分 第一部分 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. As a doctor James has to keep_ of the latest developments in medicine.A.trickB. track C. truck D. treat2. After we saw the movie, we found it very _.A.interestB. interest

2、ed C. interesting D.interests 3. Bad weather ruined our holiday, _made many of us change our plans.A.that B. it C. whichD. this4. I _ a great deal from reading.A.benefitB. beneficial C.balanceD.balanced5. We should learn to exist in _ with nature.A.harmonious B.life C.liveD.harmony6. The retired old

3、 man _ most of his savings to the school damaged by the earthquake. A.ledB.earnedC.donatedD.saved7. Ms. Lin suggested that he _the reading competition.A.took part inB.is taking part inC. takes part inD. take part in8. This famous play Hamlet _ into at least ten different films over the past years.A.

4、has been madeB.has madeC. is madeD. was made9. I In the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland _ from the UK.A.broke outB.broke awayC. broke inD.broke down10.Im also reminded _ the danger they are in. A.to B.inC.withD.of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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，

5、选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AFrance has the most beautiful castles throughout Europe.Here are some of the best French castles to visit.You'll surely want to visit one of them during your travels in France.Have a look and enjoy!Château de VersaillesThe Château de Versailles is about 20km southw

6、est of Paris.When the castle was built, Versailles was a small village.Today, however, it is a famous area in Paris.The castle was built as a small hunting lodge (乡间小屋) for Louis in the 1620s.Years later, he made it bigger.Later, Louis also made it larger, making it one of the largest palaces of the

7、 world.Château de ChambordThe Château de Chambord is one of the largest castles around the world.It sits in the Loire Valley.Being at the heart of Europe's largest enclosed wooded park, Chambord, it was built for King Francis to serve as a hunting lodge.It is one of the world's mos

8、t well­known castles in the world because of its French Renaissance (文艺复兴) building.Château de ChenonceauAs one of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley, the castle was built during the 11th century on the River Cher.It was passed through many hands.The castle was not destroyed durin

9、g the French Revolution because it was the only bridge across the river for many miles.Château de ChantillyThis historic castle sits in the town of Chantilly, France.This beautiful castle is made up of two buildings: the Petit Château built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency, and the Gran

10、d Château which was destroyed during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s.There are many interesting pieces of 17th century history concerning the castle.Every two years a fireworks competition is held in the castle gardens.11.What do we know about the Château de Versailles?AIt s

11、its in a small village. BIt serves as a hunting place.CIt was first built for Louis . DIt was the largest castle in the 1620s.12. What makes the Château de Chambord special?A Its long history. BIts building style.CIts wealthy owner. DIts important position.13.Why did the Château de Chenonc

12、eau manage to get through the French Revolution?AIt was far from Paris.BIt hid in the Loire Valley.CIt played a very important role. DIt was built by a famous French king.BI work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organisation at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help in

13、jured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking: survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2- to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in

14、 a carrier for safety.I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the b

15、asket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might

16、also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to th

17、e recording. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of allLUNCH!The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.14. What is unavoidable in the authors rescue work according to paragraph 1?A.

18、 Efforts made in vain. B. Getting injured in his work.C. Feeling uncertain about his future. D. Creatures forced out of their homes.15. Why was the author called to Muttontown?A. To rescue a woman.B. To take care of a woman. C. To look at a baby owl.D. To cure a young owl.16. What made the chick cal

19、m down?A. A new nest.B. Some food.C. A recording.D. Its parents.17. How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?A. Its unexpected.B. Its beautiful. C. Its humorous.D. Its discouraging.CI always pictured myself graduating from college, getting a cool job and even having a cute little pla

20、ce of my own. So far, I have a master's degree and the coolest job ever as a physician assistant. But instead of waking up in a pretty apartment, I hear the early­morning sound of my parents making coffee downstairs.At 27, I still live with my parents, and I love it.My decision to live at h

21、ome was not one of absolute necessity. As a physician assistant, I make a good salary and would be able to live on my own comfortably if I needed to do so. By the time I finished graduate school, I had had a D|S150,000 debt from both undergraduate and graduate education. With several of these loans

22、earning a 7.9% interest rate, my father calculated that my loans were increasing by D|S15 a day in interest alone. At this rate, it would take me 30 years to pay off my student loans, with much of the payment going straight to interest. At last, I decided to live with my parents. Beyond the endless

23、supply of home­cooked meals, the best thing about moving back home is that I am not alone. Several of my physician assistant friends are in the same boat as I am we are all highly educated, white­collar employees who live at home. Our co­workers in the medical field think it is a grea

24、t idea because many of them are facing the same piles of debt. They often say if they could do it all again, they would do the same thing.There's a stigma (耻辱) that comes along with this arrangement. Some people might assume that we are too lazy to find a job. I don't think my neighbors unde

25、rstand it, as they continually ask me when I am going to graduate and if I am old enough to look after their children. My mom just tells them that I'm successful, well­educated and that I save lives.I love living at home. Now I've paid off D|S68,000 of my student loans. Our new relation

26、ship is symbiotic (共生的). My parents benefit from having an extra set of hands around the house to help with housework and a constant source to explain all pop­culture references.18. The author once imagined _.A. having her own beautiful house B. having her parents pay off her loansC. living wit

27、h her parents after graduation D. always being taken care of by her parents19. Why did the author decide to live with her parents?ABecause she missed them very much.BBecause she couldn't cook by herself.CBecause she needed to repay a huge debt.DBecause she was not able to support herself.20. Wha

28、t is the author's co­workers' attitude towards her living with her parents?ACritical.BApproving. CDoubtful. DUninterested.21. The author's neighbors ask her to look after their kids mainly because _.Athey know she is a helpful lady Bthey know she is well­educatedCthey think she

29、 doesn't have a job Dthey think she is popular with kidsDThe Polish take great pride in their culture. Our culture has many different customs and traditions. I will discuss three of these traditions and customs.The Polish will say “Dziekuje” (“thank you”) only after receiving their change. What

30、I mean by this is that when you are in Poland, you should wait to say “thank you” until after you have been given your change back. If you do not, you are telling cashiers (收银员) that they can “keep the change.” Often, people visiting Poland will feel that things are very expensive, until they learn

31、that they are giving the store clerk permission to keep the money that would have been given back.Polish people break “bread” with their families during their Christmas Eve meal. The Christmas Eve celebration starts with the breaking of the Oplatek, which is a thin piece of “bread”. In my family, th

32、e eldest in the family (my grandfather) takes the big Oplatek and breaks it into large pieces that he then hands down to each of his four children (my aunt, uncles, and father). Then, these family members break their pieces into smaller sizes and pass them out to their own children. Once the last pi

33、ece is passed down to the youngest, we say a prayer (做祷告) and eat the piece of thin bread. Polish people celebrate “Imieniny”， or Name's Day. This day is more important than one's birthday. They often name their children after a saint (圣徒) whose day is closest to the date that they were born

34、 on. Then their saint's day that they were named after becomes their “new” birthday. On Name's Day, families and friends gather together and enjoy a variety of food, drinking, and dancing.As you can see, Poland has a few very unique (独特的) traditions and customs. I honor my Polish culture and

35、 will pass it on to my own children because it is important to know one's own culture.22. In Poland, if you say “Dziekuje” before getting your change, _.A. the store clerk will keep it B. the product will be changedC. the store clerk will check the money D. the product will be returned to the st

36、ore23. On Christmas Eve, the author will receive “bread” from _.Ahis grandfatherBhis uncle Chis aunt Dhis father24. A Polish person's Imieniny is _.Aa day to visit families and friends Bmore important than Name's DayCnear to his or her birthday Da day to honor a saint25. What does the author

37、 think of Polish traditions and customs?AHe feels proud of them. BHe shows no interest in them.CHe is worried about them. DHe considers them very funny.第二节 七选五 (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。 Life is just like a box. Inside it are happiness and sorrow, failure and suc

38、cess, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. Experiences in it teach us new lessons and make us a better person.LoveLove plays a key role in our life. Love makes you feel wanted. Without love a person could become cruel and violent. In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who

39、 show us with unconditional love and care. They tell us what is right or wrong, good or bad. _26_. It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to the feelings of others. Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better.Happ

40、iness and sorrowMaterialistic happiness is short­lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others gives a certain level of fulfillment. _27_. No mind is happy without peace. We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one,

41、 failure and despair. But these things are temporary and will pass away.Failure and success_28_. It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way.Hope and despairHope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope b

42、uilds in patience. _29_， because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same. We have only one choice keep moving on in life and be hopeful.Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it has passed and be right or dull. _30_， so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.ALife teaches

43、 us not to despair even in the darkest hourBSo the only alternative is to work hard todayCBut we always tend to take this for grantedDSuccess lies in trusting yourselfESo let's enjoy every dayFFailure is the path to successGPeace of mind is the main link to happiness第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分40分）第一节 完形填

44、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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 There was a millionaire who was looking for a new artwork for his house. He 31 all the artists in his city to have a try, and he promised a good 32. “Let me paint a picture on a blank wall. It will be more beautiful

45、than 33 you have ever seen before. I 34 you will not be disappointed,” an artist said one day. The millionaire agreed. A day later, another man came and said, “Please allow me to work on the opposite wall. I am also a(n) 35.” “What would you like to 36?” the millionaire asked. “I will make exac

46、tly what that man is painting on the opposite wall. 37, I will do so without looking at his work. I would even 38 a curtain put up between the two walls so that either of us cannot see each other.” This 39 the millionaire, so he decided to give him a chance. A month later, the first artist repo

47、rted that his work was completed. The millionaire asked the second artist, “When will you 40 your work? I am coming to see the first wall.” The man replied, “My work is ready, too!” The millionaire was satisfied with the first artists painting and 41 him plenty of money. He then asked for the c

48、urtain to be opened up. The same painting was seen on the 42 wall, too! The millionaire wanted to know the 43. The man said, “I just polished(磨光) the wall every day!” It was a wall 44 of white marble(大理石). The man polished it till it shone like a 45. The reflection of the painting across the ro

49、om showed up on it. 31. A. advised B. orderedC. invitedD. allowed32. A. reward B. fameC. relicD. attention33. A. nothing B. anythingC. somethingD.everything34. A. promise B. hopeC. understandD. realise35. A. visitorB. collectorC. playerD.artist 36. A. perform B. paintC. borrowD. show37. A. Abov

50、e all B. In additionC. After allD. In short38. A. requestB. tellC. take D. help39. A. hurtB. remindedC. satisfiedD. surprised 40. A. replaceB. expressC. finishD. discuss41. A. lent B. returnedC. sent D. paid42. A. opposite B. firstC. othersD. white43. A. ruleB. secretC. opinionD. principle44. A. con

51、tained B. includedC. made D. searched45. A. lake B. paperC. mirrorD. stone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（一个词）或括号内单词的正确形式.Chinese high­speed railways are a very _46_ (comfort) way to travel. They are clean, quiet and efficient. China has led other developing countries and even

52、some developed ones in this field since the first high­speed train _47_ (come) into use in 2008.The stations are _48_ (main) built outside the town center, but local transport has been lengthened _49_ (connect) the high­speed network. The facilities on the train are new and the staff are w

53、ell­trained. Even the second­class _50_ (chair) provide plenty of space. The passages are so wide _51_ you can move without disturbing anyone. You can use your mobile phone, access _52_ Internet or work on your laptop. There is also a restaurant car, though the kinds of food _53_ (be) limi

54、ted. The toilets are large, clean and user­friendly too. The train almost doesn't rock. Even when the train brakes, you can hardly feel it shake.What's more, with a faster check­in, the high­speed trains are also _54_ (little) affected by weather than planes. Seldom are _55_ d

55、elayed or cancelled for weather condition. Therefore, they have become the first choice for many passengers.第三节 单词拼写 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列句子的中文意思写出空缺单词。在填写答题卡时，请写出完整单词的适当形式，每空限填一词。56.The UK, Great Britain，Britainmany people are _ (困惑) by what these names mean. 57.The four countries that _ （属于）to the United Kingdom work together in some areas.58. In the UK, you will be _ (围绕) by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history.59. We w