2021-2022学年湖南省怀化市第五中学高一上学期期中考试英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，每题1.5分，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. How long will the man have to wait for the post office to open
A. 15 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 20 minutes.
2. What is the man going to do during the summer vacation
A. Go camping. B. Visit his parents. C. Visit his friends in London.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Complaining. B. Apologizing. C. Arguing.
4. Why did the woman call
A. To ask to borrow some CDs.
B. To ask whether Bill can come to the party.
C. To pass on some information about the party.
5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Customer and waitress.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 is Linda famous for
A. Painting. B. Traveling. C. Collecting stones.
7. What is the man’s opinion of Linda’s stones
A. Priceless. B. Impressive. C. Imaginative.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
Where does this dialogue take place
In the police station. B. At the woman’s house. C. In the street.
9. What did the woman do when the thief ran away
A. She ran after him. B. She shouted loudly. C. She called the police.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When did the two speakers last meet
A. Eight months ago. B. Two years ago. C. Three years ago.
11. What did the woman do when she was in China
A. She was a journalist.
B. She was an editor.
C. She was a computer programmer.
12. Where does the woman come from
A. Canada. B. China. C. Britain.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why would the man prefer to rent an apartment near the elementary school
A. He teaches there. B. He once lived there. C. His son studies there.
14. Which price would the man prefer
A. $480 B. $550 C. $600
15. Which kind of apartment would the man prefer
A. An empty one. B. One with furniture in it. C. One without a kitchen.
16.What can you learn from the conversation
A. The woman lost the keys to the two apartments.
B. The man might take a look at the two apartments.
C. The man isn’t interested in either of the two apartments.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who designed the White House
A. George Washington. B. John Adams. C. James Hoban.
18. Who were the first people to live in the White House
A. John Adams and his wife.
B. George Washington and his wife.
C. The third president of the US and his wife.
19. How many rooms does the White House have
A. 123 B. 132 C. 232
20. What’s the speaker describing
A. The history of the White House.
B. The structure of the White House.
C. Some presidents who have lived in the White House.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读选择（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，并在答题卡上将该项黑。
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Ways to Improve Vocabulary in Just One Day
The average American has a vocabulary in the thousands . Try these tricks to make sure yours builds up.
Watch movies
"If you see the movie version of your favourite book you're likely to have a deeper understanding and knowledge of the words in it," says Neuman, professor of Childhood and Literacy Education at New York University . "Seeing and reading something on the same topic is really important.”
Read magazines
If you want to improve vocabulary, don't just flip through your favourite magazine, really read it.
Listen to how words sound
Many people won't remember tricky words unless they come across them frequently. But if you hear a word that you think sounds interesting, you become word conscious(有意识的) and start using it yourself, says Neuman.
Join a book club
"Book clubs are a wonderful strategy to learn new words,” says Neuman. Not only will it force you to set aside time in your day to read, but it's also a good way to discover books you might not normally be drawn to.
Listen to the radio
Those types of programs can expose you to topics you may not be familiar with. Don't miss these middle school vocabulary words adults still don't know.
Pay attention to your surroundings
Next time walk down a busy street or take a walk in the park, try to describe what you're seeing as much as possible inside your head.
Read, read, read
Even if you don't stop to look up every single foreign word, chances are you can improve vocabulary simply by figuring out(想出) their meaning based on the context.
21. How many tricks mentioned above are through hearing
A. 1. B. 2. C. 3 D. 4.
22. According to the passage, how will you find some special and unusual books
A. By listening to the radio. B. By joining a book club.
C. By walking around. D. By watching movies.
23. Where does this passage probably come from
A. Textbook. B. Science report. C. Website. D. Novel.
B
In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.
Even though they’ve done this already in the middle school, it’s still important to find where their classrooms are. Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year. And, most schools also have a freshman (新生) speech for parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the school. This can help students and parents to find different places in the school.
One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school. If you are not interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades. By joining an activity, students can find new friendships, not to mention improving their chances in future college applications (申请). The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them.
What’s more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write down some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers.
24. According to the text, most students feel _______when entering the high school.
A. excited B. nervous C. lonely D. disappointed
25. Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs
A. There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs.
B. The school clubs in high school only welcome sports fans.
C. Summer activities begin before school starts.
D. The school office can help new students join school clubs.
26. When do many schools take students to visit their new high school
A. Before the eighth grade year starts.
B. Right after the high school year starts.
C. At the end of their eighth grade year.
D. At the beginning of the new term in the high school.
27. What is the purpose of this text
A. To tell the new students how to learn in high school.
B. To introduce new schools. C. To give the teachers some advice.
D. To give advice to new high school students.
C
I don’t think I can recall a time when I wasn’t aware of the beauty of the ocean. Growing up in Australia, I had the good fortune of having the sea at my side. The first time I went to Halfmoon Bay, I suddenly had the feeling of not being able to feel the ground with my feet anymore.
For my 10th birthday, my sister and I were taken out to the Great Barrier Reef. There were fish in different colors, caves and layers of coral (珊瑚). They made such an impression on me. When I learned that only one percent of Australia’s Coral Sea was protected, I was shocked. Australian marine (海洋的) life is particularly important because the reefs (暗礁) have more marine species than any other country on earth. But sadly, only 45% of the world’s reefs are considered healthy.
This statistic (数据) is depressing, so it’s important for us to do everything to protect them. The hope that the Coral Sea remains a complete ecosystem has led me to take action. I’ve become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea activity, which aims to create the largest marine park in the world. It would serve as a place where the ocean’s species will all have a safe place forever.
Together, Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will inspire people to be part of the movement. Angus also shares many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy, who grew up sailing, admiring the beauty of the ocean, and trying to find the secrets of ocean species.
28. What can we learn about the author from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1
A. He seldom went sailing at the sea.
B. He forgot his experiences about the ocean.
C. He never went back to his hometown.
D. He had a wonderful impression of Halfmoon Bay.
29. What is Australian marine life like according to the second paragraph
A. It is escaping from the Coral Sea gradually.
B. It depends on reefs for living greatly.
C. It may be faced with danger.
D. It is protected better than that in other oceans.
30. What is the aim of the Protect Our Coral Sea activity
A. To contribute to a complete ecosystem.
B. To prevent more marine species being endangered.
C. To set up a large nature reserve for reefs.
D. To raise more teenagers’ environmental awareness.
31. Why do Angus and the author create a little video
A. To ask more people to take action to protect the marine species.
B. To inspire more people to study the secret of the ocean.
C. To share their childhood experiences about the ocean.
D. To bring back to people their memory of ocean species.
D
Hi Irene,
I am so upset with my best friend because she refuses to accept my apology or listen to me. She won’t forgive me no matter what I say. She says there’s no way back and I should let it go.
Signed,
Maya
Hi Maya,
I can understand how upsetting it is to lose a best friend. Best friends have an emotional investment (感情投资) in the friendship. They also spend a great deal of time together, so breakups leave a huge sadness in both friends’ lives.
You haven’t shared the details of the argument or misunderstanding you had with your friend but problems may appear unexpectedly in all relationships. Sincere apologies can often smooth things over. In fact, they can make the relationship stronger.
Why won’t your friend forgive you Here are a few possibilities:
·The mistake was so serious (e. g. a poor judgment) that it was unforgivable;
·Your friend over-reacted (反应过激) for uncertain reasons (e. g. perhaps because of her past or other things going on in her life now);
·This was one of a series of mistakes or misunderstandings, a final straw (稻草) that led your friend to say there was no way back.
You did the right thing by apologizing. Now you have to take a step back and give your friend the time she needs to cool off. You could try writing to her a note if you want to explain yourself but avoid apologizing repeatedly.
If she doesn’t respond or change her mind, there’s not much more that you can do. It takes two persons to sustain a close friendship.
Hope this helps and that you begin to heal from this loss.
Best,
Irene
32. What does Irene mean in Paragraph 1 of her letter
A. Breakups can ruin people’s lives.
B. People put lots of efforts into friendships.
C. Best friends always spend their time together.
D. The emotional investment is the most valuable.
33. What’s the possible reason why Maya’s friend doesn’t forgive her
A. Maya often over-reacts to the mistakes.
B. Maya’s friend is worried about Maya’s past life.
C. Maya is likely to make more than one mistake.
D. Maya’s friend has nothing to do with the mistake.
34. What does Irene advise Maya to do
A. Always do the right things.
B. Avoid explaining what happened.
C. Give her friend time to calm down.
D. Write a note to apologize repeatedly.
35. What does the underlined sentence mean
A. Maya should carry on the friendship.
B. There are two persons in the friendship.
C. Both of them want to keep the friendship.
D. Maya can give up if her friend doesn’t respond.
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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to make conversation with a group of strangers
One of the most common fears is speaking to strangers. While most people don’t naturally enjoy talking to strangers, it is an art that you can learn. When you learn how to make conversation with a group of strangers, you never have to stand by yourself at a party again.
36 Say hi and tell the group your name. Don’t focus on how boring you think you sound. Remember that others in the group are probably just as self-conscious as you are. Doing so to a group of strangers may result in making others feel comfortable enough to open up. They may secretly be glad that you made the first move.
Practice talking to as many strangers as possible throughout the day. 37 Soon it will be second nature for you to walk up to a group of strangers and introduce yourself.
Make a comment about something interesting in the environment. This may be something as simple as the decorations for the party or the band providing the entertainment. 38
Ask for an opinion. People enjoy giving their opinion on any subject. 39 Asking for an opinion works immediately to break the ice and encourages the entire group to talk with you.
Learn to listen. Making conversation is about more than trying to find the right words to say. 40 And then find out the next thing you should say. Make sure that your response invites another response.
A. Introduce yourself.
B. Try to catch strangers’ attention.
C. Ask about book ideas, gift ideas or dining ideas.
D. Each time you do this, you will feel more confident.
E. Develop the habit of listening to others carefully to understand them.
F. A comment like this gives the group something in common to discuss.
G. Ask the group to share what they do for a living or whether they enjoy their work.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分55分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然从36~55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。
Every Saturday night Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count out the money Papa had brought home.
“For the rent.”Mama would count out the big silver 41 . “For the grocery.”Another group of coins. “I’ll need a notebook. ”that would be my sister Christine, my brother Nels or 42 .
Mama would put one or two coins to the side. We would watch with 43 interest. At last, Papa would ask, “Is that all ”And when Mama 44 , we could relax a little. Mama would look up and smile, “Good. We do not have to go to 45 .” We were all so proud of Mama’s Bank Account. It gave us such a warm, secure feeling.
When Nels graduated from grammar school, he wanted to go on to high school. “It will 46 a little money,” he said.
Eagerly we gathered around the table. I took down a box and laid it 47 in front of Mama. This was the “Little bank”.It was used for sudden emergencies, such as the time 48 Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor.
Nels listed the costs of the things he would need. Mama counted out the money in the Little Bank. There was not 49 . “We do not want to go to the Bank,” she reminded. WE all shook our heads.
“I will work in Dillon’s grocery after school,”Nels volunteered.
Mama gave him a bright 50 and wrote down a number. “That’s not enough,” Papa said. Then he took his pipe out of his 51 and looked at it for a long time. “I will give up smoking,” he said suddenly.
Mama reached across the table and touched Papa’s arm. Then she wrote down another 52 .“I will 53 the Elvington children every Friday night,”I said. “Christine can help me.” Now there was enough money. We all felt very 54 because we did not have to go downtown and draw money out of Mama’s Bank Account.
So many things came out of the Little Bank that year: Christine’s dress for the school play, my little sister Dagmar’s operation... 55 happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon.
A money B tables C apples D coins
A me B my Mama C my Papa D my granny
A surprise B horrible C anxious D cheerful
A shook B cried C nodded D smiled
A the bank B the school C the grocery D the kitchen
A give B spend C cost D pay
A happily B carefully C angrily D fortunately
A when B that C whether D which
A a little B a few C many D enough
A hug B smile C glare D beat
A eye B ear C nose D mouth
A notebook B money C smoke D figure
A look up B look at C look after D look for
A bad B sad C good D well
A whenever B whatever C whoever D whichever
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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过3个单词）。
Last year I had the chance to study at a British secondary school as 56 exchange student. The British school day begins at nine a.m. and 57 (end) at four p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. The classes are different 58 those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes there 59 (be) only about twenty students. I enjoyed most of the classes but some of them were quite 60 (challenge). Learning in England was a great challenge for me. Class discussion is very important in the UK, 61 I could not make much of a 62 (contribute) because sometimes I wasn’t able to express 63 ( I ) clearly in English。There were lots of 64 (option) including bread and butter, chicken pie and puddings in the dining hall. After lunch I often played on the schools huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. After school there were many clubs 65 ( join). Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and make friends with them.
第三节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据给出的首字母或汉语提示写出单词的正确形式。
You should learn to take a___________ of this kind of chance by yourself.
Here are some t_____________ on how to learn Chinese.
The students of our class decided to do something to m a difference.
I think you should go back to your o__________ plan.
I will realize my full ___________(潜力) to prepare for my bright future.
Without ___________(目标), teenagers might be in the dark about what to do.
I hope your dream will come true and you will ___________(提高) your Chinese painting.
I wanted to __________ （道歉）for today. I think I was a little hard on you.
Such （行为） is common to all young people.
After the earthquake, the economy is at last beginning to （恢复）.
第四部分 写作（满分 15 分）
作为一名高一新生，你在学习和生活中遇到了一些困难，特别是与新同学的相处。为此，你有时会感到沮丧。请你以日记的形式写下遇到的困难以及克服困难的方法，同时也表达你对未来的学习、生活的信心。
写作要点:
学习和生活中遇到的困难.
如何解决.
对未来充满信心.
注意:1.词数100左右; 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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2021年下期中考高一英语答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，每题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BBCCA 6-10 ABBCC 11-15 BCCBB 16-20 BCABA
第二部分 阅读（共两节，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23 BABBD 26--30 CDDCB 31 ABCCD
36--40 ADFCE
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分20分）
41---45 DACCA 46--50 CBADB 51--55 DDCCC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. an 57. ends 58. from 59. were 60. challenging 61. but 62. contribution
63. myself 64. options 65. to join
单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
advantage 67. tips 68. make 69. original 70. potential
aims / goals 72. improve 73. apologize 74. behavior 75. recover
第四部分 写作（满分 25 分）
