黑龙江省大庆铁人中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷
试题说明：1、本试题满分150分，答题时间120分钟。
2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。
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。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. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a gift shop. B. On campus. C. On a bus.
2. What caused Michael to be late this morning
A. The freezing weather. B. An urgent call. C. An unexpected accident.
3. When does the flight leave
A. At 11：15. B. At 10：45. C. At 10：15.
4. What does the man plan to do this evening
A. Go to the theatre. B. Attend class. C. Do homework.
5. How much is the black T-shirt
A. $ 18. B. $ 30. C. $ 36.
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。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 至 7 题。
6. What does the woman think of online shopping
A. Harmful. B. Beneficial. C. Valueless.
7. What’s the man’s suggestion about online shopping
A. It should be encouraged. B. It should be banned. C. It should be limited.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. How did the man find the lecture
A. Meaningful. B. Boring. C. Appealing.
9. What is the man particularly interested in
A. Spanish cities. B. Chinese characters. C. Chinese paintings.
10. How many professors in total made lectures yesterday
A. Four. B. Three. C. One.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Why does the man want to quit his present job
A. He isn’t fit for the position.
B. He isn’t satisfied with the pay.
C. He needs some time to study.
12. When will the man work for the new company
A. On Thursday evening. B. On Friday evening. C. On Sunday morning.
13. What do we know about the man
A. He will get $ 15 an hour. B. He will receive a pay rise. C. He will work full time.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. How is the man’s brother
A. He sleeps well and looks good.
B. He keeps balance between life and work.
C. He looks pale and tired.
15. What has the man’s brother been busy doing
A. Reading. B. Drinking. C. Writing.
16. What is the probable relationship between Mr. Dean and the man’s brother
A. Employer and employee. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. How many bicycles are there around the world nowadays
A. 1.4 billion. B. 4 billion. C. 400 million.
18. What’s the advantage of a bicycle compared with a car
A. A bicycle is easy to control.
B. A bicycle is easy to stop and get off.
C. A bicycle is easy to buy.
19. What does the text tell us
A. Not all the airlines welcome a bicycle.
B. A regular bicycle cannot be taken on an airplane.
C. Most airlines are bicycle -friendly.
20. What is the text talking about
A. Airliners service. B. Bicyclers popularity. C. Car's advantage.
第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，共50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
The symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower opened to the public on March 31, 1889, and its beauty has continued to spellbind the world for 130 years. But some little-known facts about the Eiffel Tower may surprise you. We’ve put together a list.
It’s the world’s most visited paid tourist attraction
Almost seven million visitors each year pay the admission fee to visit the Eiffel Tower. Since it opened in 1889, nearly 300 million people have experienced the tower.
There’s an apartment at the top
A personal apartment that Gustave Eiffel used as an office was created at the top of the tower. Eiffel entertained many important persons there, and today visitors to the apartment will see it as it looked in Eiffel’s day, with life-like wax models (蜡像) of Eiffel and Thomas Edison.
You could send a postcard by balloon from the Eiffel Tower
During the 1889 World’s Fair, visitors could buy a commemorative (纪念) postcard that was attached to a balloon and a small parachute (降落伞). Visitors would write an address on the postcard and release it into the air from the tower. The postcard would fall back to earth gently due to the parachute, but it’s not known how many of these postcards ever made it to their intended addresses.
19th-century elevators are still in operation
Two of the original elevator cars are still functioning in the Eiffel Tower elevators that go to the third floor in the east and west pillars (铁柱). The equipment has been updated, but it is basically the same technology that was used more than a century ago.
21. What do you know about the apartment at the top
A. It was used as Eiffel’s office.
B. It used to be a public apartment.
C. It sells wax models of Eiffel and Edison.
D. It only provides service for important persons.
22. What is special about sending the postcard
A. The symbol. B. The fee. C. The way. D. The time.
23. What is the text intended to do
A. To update the equipment. B. To show some interesting stories.
C. To explain the amazing history. D. To share some little-known facts.
B
Ever since Zion Williamson was 5 years old, he wanted to be a basketball star. But to get there, he needed a lot of encouragement and coaching along the way, and there was no one that better than his mother, Sharonda Sampson. She coached Zion in every youth basketball league he ever played. Sampson was a collegiate track star and later became a middle school health and physical education teacher.
He has got up at 5:30 a.m. to head to the outdoor court and play basketball since he was 9 years old. Zion's hard work began to pay off when he entered high school, where he became a YouTube hit for his high-flying dunks(灌篮) and powerful moves. But Sampson wanted her son to not only work hard at being great but study how the legends of the game went about their skills.
“When I started playing, my mom said there were three players she wanted me to watch-Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan,” Williamson said. “Even though I wasn't alive when he (Jordan) was doing those things, it just attracted me. Everything he did was just incredible.”
The national spotlight shined on Zion during his one year of collegiate basketball at Duke University, where he was coached by five-time national champion Mike Krzyzewski. The most storied rivalry in the collegiate game is between Duke and North Carolina, where Jordan won a national championship back in the 1980s.
Shortly after his freshman season, Zion declared for the NBA Draft. Sampson was by her son’s side when he was chosen by the Pelicans as the top player. “I wouldn't be here without my mom.” said Zion with tears streaming down his face after his selection.
Zion was brilliant in the first 19 games of his regular-season NBA career, averaging over 23 points and six rebounds per game, before the coronavirus(冠状病毒) crisis forced the league to shut down. The 19-year-old Zion says he’s been staying fit and will be ready to go when the league resumes.
24. What do we know about Zion from the first two paragraphs
A. He was trained mainly by his mother.
B. He dreamed of being a basketball star at 9.
C. He was famous for his mother at YouTube.
D. He coached his mother in basketball leagues.
25. Why did Zion's mother ask him to watch three players
A. She wanted to make Zion beat them one day.
B. She expected Zion to learn much from them.
C. She required Zion to join their basketball teams.
D. She wished Zion to like the same players as she.
26. What did Zion mean by “I wouldn't be here without my mom”
A. He would join the NBA with his mom.
B. He would stand beside his mother firmly.
C. His success related to what his mom did.
D. He followed her wherever his mother went.
27. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text
A. To encourage people to learn from Zion.
B. To explain why Zion likes playing basketball.
C. To prove Zion has a gift for playing basketball.
D. To introduce an NBA basketball player.
C
A year ago, I decided to create a more environmentally friendly kitchen, focusing on reducing the single-use products such as plastic bags and paper towels. I’m not going to sugarcoat my experience. It takes commitment and a willingness to change long-held habits. In creating my kitchen, I tried a lot of different alternative products and some plain old common sense. The result, however, has been worth the effort. I’m recycling more and relying less on single-use products and I’m saving money too.
I’m not kidding when I say that I used to really love plastic storage bags, so this was, perhaps, the biggest challenge for me. Switching to reusable storage bags is a financial investment, but the cost is reasonable considering that I previously spent at least $ 100 annually on single-use plastic bags and wrap. I will check online periodically for recycling updates, where a zero-waste box for kitchen items is offered, from party supplies to mixed-material food containers.
I’m a clean freak (怪人) and used to go through an amount of paper towels on a daily basis, but it’s easy enough to take old T-shirts or towels and cut them up to use to wipe down surfaces. I’m also a fan of bamboo paper towels, which have the look and feel of traditional paper towels, yet are made from a highly renewable source and also break down in just 45 days. Better yet, they can be reused up to 100 times. As for kitchen sponges (海绵擦), I keep an eye out for those made with natural and recyclable materials.
When purchasing household items online from companies like Amazon or Jet, I will ask to have them shipped in as few boxes as possible or as small a box as possible if a single item is to be sent. I’ll let the company know that they should pay more attention to how it is packaging items for delivery.
28. What is the author’s main purpose of creating her kitchen
A. To save money. B. To reduce waste and recycle more.
C. To change her long-held habits. D. To make it cleaner and more practical.
29. What does the underlined word “sugarcoat” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Make attractive. B. Get interested. C. Show off. D. Give up.
30. In creating her kitchen, what does the author do
A. Begins to recycle more single-use plastic bags.
B. Goes through an amount of paper towels on a daily basis.
C. Checks online periodically to buy zero-waste box.
D. Chooses to use the recyclable or reusable kitchen items.
31. What can we learn about the author from the text
A. She has strong environmental awareness.
B. She is used to traditional paper towels.
C. She has a good knowledge of financial investment.
D. She prefers to have her purchases packed in small boxes.
D
A new study, a project of the researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, finds that fitness tracker(追踪器) probably does not help with weight loss.
The devices are designed to record your physical activity. They are usually worn around the wrist, where they measure a person’s heart rate. The research team looked at two groups of individuals. The first wore a fitness tracker and took part in health counseling(咨询) with experts to consider the best weight-loss plan. The researchers compared this group with people who only got health counseling.
The study found that those only speaking with the health experts lost nearly 6 kilograms, but those using a fitness tracker lost only 3.5 kilograms. John Jakicic, the lead researcher, questioned the use of electronic devices for weight control in place of “effective behavioral counseling for physical activity and diet.”
The study involved 470 subjects aged between 18 and 35. Some of them were overweight, while others were considered obese(肥胖的). Over three fourths of the subjects were women. All the subjects were told to increase physical activity and start on a low-calorie diet. They had their weight measured once every six months. After six months, researchers divided the group into two parts: one continued with monthly counseling, while members of the other group were given a fitness tracker. Eighteen months later, both groups “showed significant improvements in fitness, physical activity, and diet,” with no major difference between groups. However, when it came to losing weight, the people who only spoke with experts lost nearly twice as much weight.
Jakicic said, “the study’s findings are important because effective long-term treatments are needed to address America’s obesity.” More information is needed, he added, to learn how to best use these devices to change “physical activity and diet behaviors” in adults who want to lose weight.
32.All the subjects in the study were asked to _________.
A.start on a high-calorie diet B.wear a fitness tracker
C.increase physical activities D.record their heart rates
33.Why does Jakicic think the findings are important
A.Wearing fitness trackers hardly helps people lose weight
B.Physical activity and diet have no effect on weight loss
C.Handling obesity requires effective long-term treatments
D.There are great differences in fitness between both groups
34.What can we infer about the study mentioned in the text
A.The study went on for about two years
B.More than 120 men took part in the study
C.Health counseling helps lose almost 6 kilograms
D.Wearing a fitness tracker is useful for keeping slim
35.The purpose of the text is to ________.
A.describe how the researchers were conducting the study
B.indicate regular counseling for weight control is necessary
C.convince readers to wear fitness trackers for weight control
D.warn women are more likely to suffer from weight problems
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，共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，其中有两项为多余选项。
Pets can add extra fun to your everyday life. 36 More importantly, you need to take care of its nutrition and health.
37 While your pet’s diet will be different depending on what type of animal it is, it’s important to feed it fresh food regularly. Choose food that’s fit for your pet, and only give your pet treats (美味食物) occasionally. If you have any questions about what to feed your pet, consult your veterinarian (兽医).
Feed your pet the suggested amount of food at each meal. Be sure to follow the suggestions on how much your pet needs to eat each day. Feeding too much leads to becoming too fat. 38 These could include heart disease, kidney (肾) problems, and so on.
Know what foods you should never give your pet. 39 So be sure you know what you can and can’t give your pet before you offer it a treat. For example, while it’s perfectly fine to give your dog small bits of chicken or fish, you should never give them food containing chocolate or garlic, as these can be harmful.
Give your pet fresh water every day. All animals require water to live, although some will need much more than others. No matter what the size of your pet is, make sure that it always has access to fresh, clean water. Check or refill the water once or twice a day and if they drink from a bowl, wash out the bowl every 2 to 3 days. 40 .
A. It can cause other health problems.
B. Provide your pet with toys if it likes them.
C. Certain foods are harmful to some animals.
D. Provide your pet with a healthy, balanced diet.
E. However, you should give your pet the attention it needs.
F. Make sure you have everything it will need before you bring it home.
G. If they live in water, change the water and clean the container at least once a week.
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共三节，满分45)
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。
Two weeks ago, I felt life was so hard to me. My husband, Jack, drove an 18-wheeler for a living. On his way home from Colorado three months ago, he 41 a sudden rainstorm on the highway. The driver in the car in front of him 42 control on the pavement. In order to avoid 43 the car, Jack drove his truck into a ditch (沟渠) and he lost his life. But he 44 all the family in the car.
I was shocked. In all our twenty-three years of marriage, Jack had never wanted me to work. After losing my husband, I tried to find 45 but, without skills, no one wanted to hire me. After 46 Jack, I used up the remaining money. I started going to the food pantry (食物分发站). Two weeks before Christmas, I came to buy some 47 for what I thought might be my last dinner. 48 , one of the volunteers handed me a gift card. There was no value 49 on the card but I hoped it would be enough to buy my grandchildren a few small gifts. Imagine my 50 when I went to the store and found out the card was worth $500. The
51 money allowed me to buy Christmas 52 for my grandchildren and enough groceries (杂货). Feeling 53 , I signed up for a call center training 54 and will begin working in less than a month.
I thank that volunteer and all the people who 55 out to help people in need. I know I will lead a wonderful new life.
41. A. agreed with B. met with C. broke into D. looked into
42. A. kept B. took C. got D. lost
43. A. selling B. driving C. hitting D. repairing
44. A. beat B. saved C. recovered D. warned
45. A. advice B. power C. hope D. work
46. A. cheating B. burying C. meeting D. forgetting
47. A. cookers B. water C. food D. gifts
48. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Finally
49. A. bought B. wasted C. printed D. left
50. A. fear B. disappointment C. sadness D. surprise
51. A. unexpected B. little C. lost D. stolen
52. A. wishes B. presents C. trees D. holidays
53. A. frightened B. excited C. encouraged D. interested
54. A. experience B. purpose C. college D. programme
55. A. watch B. reach C. bring D. point
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，在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。
The Lantern Festival, falling in the first Chinese lunar month, is an important and traditional festival 56. ____________ (celebrate) by people nationwide. It is the first time that people 57.__________(see) the full moon in the lunar year. In ancient China, night is called Xiao and the first lunar month is called Yuan month, so this festival is also called the Lantern Festival in China. It marks the end of the celebration of the Spring Festival and is also the first major festival for people 58. _________ (observe) after Chinese New Year.
Like the Spring Festival, on the Lantern Festival, all the family members go home 59. _____ a reunion. In the evening, people usually watch beautiful lanterns, guess interesting and 60._________(challenge) lantern riddles and perform wonderful dragon dances. In 61._________(add), it is a custom for people to eat yuanxiao, a kind of sweet dumpling, 62.________ is made of sweet rice flour into balls with 63._________(vary) of fillings. In some places people sometimes put a coin into a certain yuanxiao when making sweet rice dumplings. It is believed that the one who 64._________ (happen) to find and eat the sweet rice dumpling with a coin in 65. _______will have good luck for the whole year.
第三节 单词填空：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据首字母或汉译，用单词的适当形式填空，
66. I f__________ that you would need some reading materials, so I brought some books with me.
67. Sean was awarded a scholarship（奖学金）for his excellent p ___________ at school.
68. We need to think positively and free ourselves from n___________ attitudes.
69. My family members usually e_________ ideas and views about what has happened recently after supper.
70. The customer must pay a reasonable charge for a service, where no price has been fixed in a_________.
71. Dr. Zhong Nanshan is ___________（钦佩）for fighting against COVID-19， who has become the new idol of the young generation.
72. _________ (激励) by his words, they went on climbing the snowy mountains..
73. _________ (尽管) applying for hundreds of jobs, he hasn’t found one.
74. Patience is an important ________(品质) of a happy and rewarding life. After all, some things are worth waiting for.
75. _________(假设) that there are no dustmen, can you imagine what our city will be like？
第四部分： 书面表达 (满分25分)
假定你是李华．你的美国笔友Tom对中国文化有浓厚的兴趣．恰好你校今年寒假将为外国学生举办一场汉语冬令营活动（Chinese Winter Camp），请你给他发一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1． 时间和地点；
2． 内容：学习日常汉语、了解中国历史和传统文化、参观博物馆等；
3． 报名方式和截止时间．
注意：1． 词数：100左右．2． 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
铁人中学2020级高一学年上学期期中考试
英语答案
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30 分)
1-5 ACBCB 6-10 BCBCA 11-15 CBACC 16-20 AABAB
第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，共50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分）
21-23 ACD 24-27 ABCD 28-31 BADA 32-35 CCAB
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分）
36-40 EDACG
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分55)
第一节：完形填空 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
41-45 BDCBD 46-50 BCACD 51-55 ABCDB
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. celebrated 57. have seen 58. to observe 59. for 60. challenging
61. addition 62. which 63. varieties 64. happens 65. it
第三节 单词填空：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
66. figured 67. performance 68. negative 69. exchange 70. advance
71. admired 72. Inspired 73. Despite 74. quality 75. Assuming
第四部分 书面表达 （满分25分）
Dear Tom,
Here comes a piece of good news. Chinese Winter Camp, which is intended for international students, is going to be held in our school this winter vacation. Since you are obsessed with Chinese culture, I'd like to invite you to join it.
The Camp is scheduled to last 11 days, from December 18 to December 28． It covers a wide variety of cultural activities, ranging from studying Chinese daily expressions to attending some lectures on Chinese history and traditional culture. As we all know, language is closely related to culture, so I'm convinced that you can dig out Chinese cultural features from language study. In addition, the Camp provides a chance for you to visit some famous museums, which is the best way to learn about the country. By admiring the historical relics, you will definitely gain a better understanding of the country.
If you want to be part of it, please sign up for it before December 2nd at our school website. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
