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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Personal Robot
Make your parents and teachers happy！
Are you having problems finishing your homework on time？Do you avoid cleaning your room until your mom shouts at you？You don't need to worry if you buy a Mr. Helping Hand personal robot. Mr. H can be programmed to organize your homework. Your own personal robot will follow you around, putting away books and objects that you have left on the floor or bed.
Mr. H also has these features (特点)：
※ weighs only 500 grams
※ includes long-lasting batteries
※ comes with a 5-year guarantee
※ remembers simple instructions
Originally (最初) sold for ＄499
NOW ONLY ＄299
WATCH CONTROL
This is a watch that James Bond would be proud to wear!
This is NOT a watch for ordinary people!
Your electronic PENGO WATCH CONTROL
※ acts as a remote control for TVs and videos.
※ gives you a daily weather forecast.
※ reminds you when to hand in your homework.
※ sets off a silent warning alarm when parents or teachers are near.
Besides, your PENGO WATCH CONTROL will always tell you the time accurately!
Originally sold for ＄199
NOW ONLY ＄99
For further information, click here.
21. A PENGO WATCH CONTROL can help you to ______ .
A. repair your TV B. organize your homework
C. be a James Bond D. know what the weather is like
22. You can get your Mr. H for ______ .
A. ＄499 B. ＄299 C. ＄199 D. ＄99
23. Where would you be most likely to find the two texts？
A. On a notice board. B. In a company brochure.
C. On a teenage website. D. In a college newspaper.
B
In February, before the outbreak of Covid-19, I sold my old-style car. I thought it wouldn't be a big deal: I live in London within walking distance of three subway stations and countless bus stops. I own a bike；there are taxis and supermarket delivery services, and I joined a car-share program, all of which can save me a big sum of money to fund my future green transport.
Then the lockdown (封锁) happened and being car-free suddenly felt like a big deal. I couldn't get a supermarket delivery. I couldn't take my broken garden chairs to the recycling center. And a few days into lockdown, somebody stole my bike!
When the lockdown stopped, it just got worse. I was eager to go to the countryside or beach, but taking public transport or a taxi felt like too much of a risk. The car-share program turned out to be unbelievably difficult to deal with—every area has its own rules about where you can and can't park, and taking a car-share vehicle beyond the city is impossible. And renting a car is clearly expensive and time-consuming.
So last month I did a U-turn. I felt guilty but also a sense of satisfaction: I had tried, but the pandemic (疫情) beat me. Most of all, I got freedom, sitting behind the wheel (方向盘) and getting to wherever I want. Don't get me wrong. I still expect to travel without creating greenhouse gases and pollution. But life in a pandemic has drawn attention to some of the disadvantages of public transport, such as time and money wasted on the road to offices and the risk of Covid-19. It has also stressed our need to review our relationship with the environment. Problems with public transport have meant that the ownership and use of a car has become quite a useful thing.
24. Why did the author sell his car in the first paragraph？
A. His car was too old to drive.
B. He tried to lead a greener life.
C. He felt a car was no longer useful.
D. He wanted to get a big sum of money.
25. What did the author probably mean by "I did a U-turn" in paragraph 4？
A. I bought a new car. B. I made a tough decision.
C. I broke the lockdown rules. D. I chose another path to life.
26. What's the author's attitude toward driving a car in the last paragraph？
A. doubtful B. concerned C. positive D. uncertain
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text？
A. A greener choice in life
B. Back behind the wheel
C. How to survive the lockdown
D. The disadvantages of public transport
C
An early morning winter storm had brought several inches of snow to my small town in the mountains. Schools were canceled, roads were dangerous and all I wanted to do was to stay in bed. Still, I knew I had to get the day started so I put on warm clothes and walked outside. The snow got all over my shoes. The cold wind dried my lips and my eyes. My 47-year-old back ached in anticipation (预想) of the shoveling (铲雪) I would have to do if the snow didn't stop soon.
Yet, when I looked out on the white blanket that covered the ground, I couldn't help but smile a bit. It was so beautiful. It softened the bare trees and hid the dead grass. In the distance I could hear the sound of the snowplow on the road, the barking of a happy dog and the laughter of children playing outside, enjoying their day off from school.
The sweet music of that laughter brought back a hundred memories of winters past. I remembered catching snowflakes (雪花) on my tongue, building snowmen, making snow angles, running down hills and always losing snowball fights with first my brothers and then my own children. Standing there in that warm coat of memories made the wind a little less cold and my back a little less sore. I turned up my head, stuck out my tongue and for the first time in years caught a snowflake on it. It tasted so fresh and clean. It tasted like youth, like joy and like love.
May you always feel young in spirit, no matter how old or achy your body may be. May you always delight in the simple joys of life. May you always share your happiness with the hearts of children. And may you always give your love, your light, your laughter and your warmth to others even on the coldest days.
28. What was the author's first reaction when he knew it snowed heavily？
A. He was upset. B. He was happy.
C. He was thankful. D. He was moved.
29. From the underlined sentence in Paragraph l, we can know that ______ .
A. my back ached because of the cold weather.
B. I didn't want to start my day on such a snowy day.
C. my back would ache upon thinking of cleaning up the snow.
D. the snow didn't stop and I felt too cold.
30. From which senses did the author describe the joy of having snow？
A. Taste and smell. B. Sight and smell.
C. Smell, hearing and taste. D. Sight, hearing and taste.
31. What does the author mainly want to tell us with this article？
A. Appreciate every snowstorm you spend with your family.
B. Snow brings both fun and trouble.
C. Memories can change our opinion.
D. We should stay young at heart.
D
In recent years computer scientists have come up with several different ways of creating false videos of people using Artificial Intelligence (AI). These videos are usually called "deepfakes". Some deepfakes work by putting the face of one person onto a different person in a video. Others work by taking an existing video of a person and changing it so that the person says or does something they didn't say or do.
At first, creating deepfakes was complex. It required special knowledge, hundreds of pictures of the person who was being faked, and lots of time. Now it's much simpler. There are websites and apps that allow almost anyone to create deepfakes. An app recently came out which allowed users to put their faces into famous movie scenes. The process takes about eight seconds, requires one picture, and can be done on a mobile phone. One group of computer scientists created a program that allowed them to edit the words coming out of someone's mouth in a video just like you might edit a document on the computer.
However, the popularity of deepfakes may cause anxieties. It's one thing to change the faces of famous actors. But what happens if someone puts out a fake video of a politician, for example, making it look like he broke the law There's also the problem of the time it takes to figure out that something is fake. Even if a video is proven to be fake, it could be too late. Millions of people might have already seen and believed it. On the other hand, what happens if a video is actually real, but people don't trust it because they're told it's a deepfake？
Many deepfakes are so good that only another AI system can tell that they're fake. Experts are working hard to create new AI tools that can identify faked videos. Many people are confident that people can defeat deepfakes soon. However, personally, it is very challenging because this technology has always fallen behind the deepfakes.
32. What does the author focus on in the first paragraph？
A. The way deepfakes work.
B. The way to create false videos.
C. The way deepfakes are named.
D. The way to use Artificial Intelligence.
33. How does the author develop the third paragraph？
A. By making comments. B. By following time order.
C. By providing examples. D. By explaining the difference.
34. What is the author's attitude towards developing AI tools to identify deepfakes？
A. Positive. B. Indifferent. C. Critical. D. Worried.
35. What's the author's main purpose in writing the text？
A. To stress technology development.
B. To introduce deepfakes and the effects.
C. To recommend a new application.
D. To explain the importance of deepfakes.
第二节（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。
Have you ever been bored and decided to check social media, only to find out that your best friend is at Disneyland, that one of your classmates is eating delicious pizza at your favorite pizza store, and that one of your soccer teammates is climbing the Eiffel Tower in Paris Have you ever had that feeling that others are experiencing things and enjoying life more than you are Oh, man! You're missing out! 36 Researchers call that feeling the fear of missing out or FoMO.
37 It's so easy today to see what your friends are doing from the social media. Unluckily, we only have so much time in the day and only so much money to spend on food or entertainment. It would be impossible for us to enjoy all the same activities we see others take part in on social media.
Rather than realizing this basic truth, though, we usually let FoMO lead us to compare our lives with those of others on social media. 38 Why We know all the sides of our lives—both good and bad, but all we see on social media are the picture—perfect moments others share.
39 FoMO makes us check social media more frequently, leading to addiction and a negative cycle that can be hard to break. Researchers have found that social media and FoMO can cause serious negative results, including feeling of depression, loneliness and boredom.
40 Researchers advise that we stop looking to social media for happiness. Instead, we should focus our attention on our real lives, including the people around us and all the things we're grateful for.
A. Have you ever experienced FoMO？
B. At least that's what you might think.
C. This certainly leaves us feeling dissatisfied.
D. So how do we break the cycle and avoid FoMO？
E. Over 75% of young people report feeling FoMO from time to time.
F. As famous Theodore Roosevelt said, "Comparison is the thief of joy".
G. If you let FoMO control you, the only thing you'll really be missing out on is your own life.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 1998, Dan and Rebecca Brink both had full-time jobs. Finding extra time to spend with their children was (41) . Dan was usually on the road five days a week with his company, which was in the process of downsizing (裁员) its workforce. With the threat of (42) his job and the limited time he had with his family, Dan (43) that some changes needed to be made.
Dan was introduced to another company a short time later, which allowed the couple to build their own business from home, and he knew it was a(n) (44) . "What really helped our decision in (45) it was the fact that my wife worked 20 miles away, and with me being out working as well, our children were
(46) without us. Now I'm so (47) that I can spend that precious time with them each day," he says.
Since joining the (48) , Dan and Rebecca have had plenty of time to spend with each child. Dan explains, "I can now be more of a (49) to my family. I'm more available to them. We can basically do what we want, when we want."
In 2002, having outgrown their (50) house south of the Salt Lake Valley, the Brinks were able to begin construction on their dream (51) . Now they have two big garages, eight bedrooms, six bathrooms, and an extra full kitchen in the basement.
Dan and Rebecca (52) work hard, but with one major difference—they are in control of their (53) . "Rebecca and I are at home full time with the kids now and it's been great," Dan says. Dan and Rebecca especially enjoy (54) with their children and now they are all looking forward to an Alaskan trip.
Dan concludes, "Whether it is something as (55) as a lunch date or a trip around the world, we just have a really good time together as a family."
41. A. terrible B. difficult C. suitable D. convenient
42. A. changing B. leaving C. finding D. losing
43. A. hoped B. described C. realized D. remembered
44. A. trick B. incident C. reward D. opportunity
45. A. keeping B. expecting C. joining D. creating
46. A. staying on B. setting down C. growing up D. making up
47. A. grateful B. surprised C. worried D. afraid
48. A. party B. company C. army D. club
49. A. topic B. tool C. support D. challenge
50. A. modern B. open C. empty D. small
51. A. shop B. factory C. home D. organization
52. A. also B. still C. even D. again
53. A. lives B. performances C. speeches D. abilities
54. A. running B. travelling C. dancing D. celebrating
55. A. simple B. safe C. great D. different
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Feeling hungry If you're feeling extremely hungry, what's the easiest way to satisfy your hunger？ The majority of us are likely to look through a takeaway menu and order some delicious but (56) （possible）unhealthy food. And our increasingly busy lives add to our need (57) (buy）ready-made food on the go or delivered to home.
Eating options are endless, and new technology means we can feed our (58) (eager) at the push of a button. Takeaway delivery apps make ordering food quick and (59) (convenience)，and during the recent Coronavirus crisis, it did provide a lifeline to those who are (60) (stick) at home with nothing to cook or who lacked the skills to prepare a meal for (61) (they). It's no wonder we are persuaded to skip the grocery shopping, bypass the kitchen, and enjoy (62) someone else has prepared. But (63) (order) a pizza or a box of noodles can come at a price in terms of economy and our health.
Of course, reducing salt, sugar and fat is one way to make takeaway food (64) (health), as well as offering smaller sizes. But the best advice (65) you might want to take away from this Takeaway English is to find a book on cooking and try making your own nutritious meal.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
根据汉译及首字母用单词的适当形式填空。
66. With exams a__________, it’s a good idea to review your class notes.
67. Would you like to give us a brief d__________ of the man who robbed you of your wallet
68. It is rude to make c__________(评论) on others’ appearance.
69. He made an a__________ to me for his not being able to inform me of the change in the plan.
70. The number of people who support him has increased s__________(显著地).
71. He c__________ (通信) with me regularly.
72. We still keep the tradition of ___________(交换) gifts at Christmas.
73.The retired man donated most of his savings to the school damaged by the earthquake in Yushu, e___________(使可能) the students to return to their classrooms.
74. Therefore, we should raise people’s __________(意识) of saving endangered animals.
75. Thank you in advance for your kindness and __________(慷慨).
76. Kuwait（科威特）is rich in oil r__________.
77. D__________ (尽管) applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.
78. The flight has been p__________(推迟) until eleven o’clock.
79. He i__________(忽视) all the “No Smoking” signs and lit up a cigarette.
80. Usually I m__________ 20 new words per day, putting them to use whenever possible.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，2022北京冬奥组委会正在招募志愿者，其职责为接待各国运动员及宣传中国文化，组委会要求志愿者能够熟练运用英语，请你用英文写一封申请信。
内容包括：
1. 申请原因。
2. 你的优势。
3. 相关经历。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam ,
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Yours ,
Li Hua大庆铁人中学2021级高一上学期期中考试
英语试卷答案
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 共20小题；每小题1.5分满分30分)
1－5 CBACB 6－10 AABBC 11－15 CCBCC 16－20 AAABB
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23 DBC 24-27 BACB 28-31 ACDD 32-35 ACDB
36-40 BECFD
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 BDCDC 46-50 CABCD 51-55 CBABA
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. possibly 57. to buy 58. eagerness 59. convenient 60. stuck
61.themselves 62. what 63. ordering 64. healthier 65. that
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
66. approaching 67. description ments 69. apology 70. significantly
71. corresponds 72. exchanging 73. enabling 74. awareness 75. generosity
76. resources 77. Despite 78. postponed 79. ignored 80. memorize
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm writing to apply to be a volunteer for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
I'm convinced that I'm well qualified for the position. First, I have a good command of oral English, which enables me to communicate with others freely. What's more, I have some relevant work experience, working as a volunteer for years at international football and basketball games. I regard it a great opportunity and a privilege to introduce China to foreign friends in my own way.
Any favorable consideration of my application would be highly appreciated. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
