若尔盖县中学高一年级上期第二次月考(半期)考试
英语试题
(满分150分, 120分钟)
第一部分 听力(共两节, 每小题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,从每题所给的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。
例:How much is the shirt
A. £19.15 B. £9.18 C. £9.15
答案是C。
1. What will the woman do this afternoon
A. Do some exercise. B. Go shopping. C. Wash her clothes.
2. Why does the woman call the man
A. To cancel a flight. B. To make an apology. C. To put off a meeting.
3. How much more does David need for the car
A. $ 5,000. B. $20,000. C. $25,000.
4. What is Jane doing
A. Planning a tour. B. Calling her father. C. Asking for leave.
5. How does the man feel
A. Tired B. Dizzy C. Thirsty
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、7题。
6. What does Jack want to do
A. Watch TV. B. Play outside. C. Go to the zoo.
7. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a cinema. C. In a supermarket.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. What does Richard do
A. He’s a newsman. B. He’s a manager. C. He’s a researcher.
9. Where is Richard going next week
A. Birmingham. B. Mexico City. C. Shanghai.
10. What will the speakers do tomorrow
A. Eat out together. B. Visit a university. C. See Professor Hayes.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. School friends.
B. Teacher and student.
C. Librarian and library user.
12. Why does Jim suggest Mary buy the book
A. It’s sold at a discount price.
B. It’s important for her study.
C. It’s written by Professor Lee.
13. What will Jim do for Mary
A. Share his book with her.
B. Lend her some money.
C. Ask Henry for help.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14.Where does Stella live
A. In Memphis. B. In Boston. C. In St Louis.
15.What would Peter and his family like to do on Beale Street
A. Visit a museum. B. Listen to music. C. Have dinner.
16.What kind of hotel does Peter prefer
A. A big one. B. A quiet one. C. A modern one.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.How many lab sessions will the students have every week
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
18.What are the students allowed to wear in the lab
A. Long scarves. B. Loose clothes. C. Tennis shoes.
19.Why should the students avoid mixing liquid with paper
A. It may cause a fire. B. It may create waste. C. It may produce pollution.
20.What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Grades the students will receive.
B. Rules the students should follow.
C. Experiments the students will do.
阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,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。
A
Volunteering jobs from 4 organizations
Ageing Well
The aim of this organization is to improve the health of older people by encouraging and supporting them to be more active — particularly those who join little or no physical activity. Ageing Well is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to come forward with new ideas for activities of the program
Availability: from Monday to Friday / Morning or Afternoon
Minimum (最低的) age: 50
G64 COVID Help
During the COVID-19 pandemic (流行病), the role of volunteers within our community has never been more important. These job chances include helping with shopping, driving and check-in calls for those who can't leave their houses. There are also many other activities you can get involved in to help make a difference in your local community. In addition, personal protective equipment will be supplied.
Availability: from Monday to Saturday / Morning or Afternoon
Minimum age: 16
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) supports people across Scotland with heart or brain conditions. When knowing such diseases, many people experience fear and loneliness and struggle with the influence on their lives. CHSS helps deal with that. The care and support they deliver every day make sure that people can live the life they want. Availability: from Monday to Friday / Morning or Afternoon
Minimum age: 16
Give Blood 4 Good
Give Blood 4 Good is looking for students at the University of Edinburgh to raise awareness of blood donation (献血) in Scotland. We also focus on educating young people (aged 17-24) about blood donation because the regular donation is the lowest among this age group in Scotland. We want to raise awareness and educate people about blood donation.
Availability: from Monday to Sunday (24h day/ night)
Minimum age: 17
21.Which of the following organizations is suitable for a college student free on Sundays
A. Ageing Well.
B. G64 COVID Help.
C. Give Blood 4 Good.
D. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.
22.Ageing Well may prefer volunteers who ____________.
A. are sociable and creative
B. are able to work at weekends
C. have higher education backgrounds
D. can speak at least one foreign language
23.How is CHSS supporting the society
A. By teaching people how to fight against pandemics.
B. By taking care of hard-working volunteers.
C. By helping treat some deadly diseases.
D. By reducing patients' mental stress.
B
“Snakes in the Gutter”can make an interesting game that can be played in school.For this, you need to make some of the children snakes.They have to stand in a line widely distanced from each other.To begin the game, you need to say, “Snakes in the Gutter.”After your announcement, the children try to get through the line of the snakes without getting caught.The kids who are caught by the snakes have to join the snakes' team.The one who keeps free till all the others are caught is the winner.
If your school has a big enough playground, you can organize basketball, football and other such outdoor team games
Online games that help kids get skills in using the mouse and the keyboard are excellent games in modern times.To do well in image tracking games, kids need to decide quickly and correctly when clic[MISSING IMAGE: , ]king a moving thing.
Vocabulary games are those of the best games to play in school.One of the exciting word games is building words from the disordered letters.Another game could be that of finding the spelling mistake in a given word.A game known as “Hangman”is played by giving a piece of information about the meaning of a word to the kids and telling them the number of letters in the words.
There can be many such games to play in school.Remember to design games that are interesting as well as educative.Games in school serve as the best way to develop certain skills in children, and they are also full of fun and excitement.So, get going
24.The author's attitude towards games in school is________.
A.unknown B.positive
C.uncertain D.negative
25.What can we learn according to the introduction of vocabulary games
A.They are usually played at home.
B.They are used to improve kids' translation skill.
C.They can help kids learn more words.
D.They can help kids make sentences.
26.By playing the image tracking games online children can improve their skills in________.
A.finding out different pictures
B.describing a moving thing correctly
C.communicating with each other
D.making a quick and right decision
27.In order to win the game “Snakes in the Gutter”, one should________.
A.be caught as soon as possible
B.stand in a line to act snakes
C.keep himself/herself free till the end
D.say “Snakes in the Gutter” before the others
C
People aren't walking any more—if they can figure out a way to avoid it.
I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The journey is a matter of 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasn't in any hurry, either. I had merely become one more victim of a national sickness: motorosis.
It is an illness to which I had thought myself immune (免疫的) , for I was bred in the tradition of going to places on my own two legs. At that time, we regarded 25 miles as a good day's walk and the ability to cover such a distance in ten hours as a sign of strength and skill. It did not occur to us that walking was a hardship. And the effect was lasting. When I was 45 years old I raced—and beat—a teenage football player the 168 steps up the Statue of Liberty.
Such enterprises today are regarded by many middle aged persons as bad for the heart. But a well known British physician, Sir Adolphe Abrahams, pointed out recently that hearts and bodies need proper exercise. A person who avoids exercise is more likely to have illnesses than one who exercises regularly. And walking is an ideal form of exercise—the most familiar and natural of all.
It was Henry Thoreau who showed mankind the richness of going on foot. The man walking can learn the trees, flowers, insects, birds and animals, the significance of seasons, the very feel of himself as a living creature in a living world. He cannot learn in a car.
The car is a convenient means of transport, but we have made it our way of life. Many people don't dare to approach Nature any more; to them the world they were born to enjoy is all threat. To them security is a_steel_river thundering on a concrete road. And much of their thinking takes place while waiting for the traffic light to turn green.
I say that the green of forests is the mind's best light. And none but the man on foot can evaluate what is basic and everlasting.
28.What is the author's intention of writing this passage
A.To tell people to reflect more on life.
B.To recommend people to give up driving.
C.To advise people to do outdoor activities.
D.To encourage people to return to walking.
29.What is compared to “a steel river” in Paragraph 6
A.A queue of cars.
B.A ray of traffic light
C.A flash of lightning
D.A stream of people.
30.The author mentions Henry Thoreau to prove that ________.
A.middle aged people like getting back to nature
B.walking in nature helps enrich one's mind
C.people need regular exercise to keep fit
D.going on foot prevents heart disease
31.What is the national sickness
A.Walking too much. B.Traveling too much.
C.Driving cars too much. D.Climbing stairs too much.
D
Liverpool, my hometown, is a unique city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage (遗产) Site.
I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist (薄雾), Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea birds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed towards the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool's history.
As if to stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries (美术馆) than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has the best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain's No.1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, making the city a place of wonder.
As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool's famous Philharmonic pub (酒馆). It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.
Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value”. It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.
32.Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by ________.
A.its charming banks B.its famous museums
C.its wonderful palaces D.its attractive buildings
33.The third paragraph is developed mainly by ________.
A.providing different examples
B.following the order of space
C.making comparisons
D.analyzing causes
34.The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that ________.
A.Liverpool is a well known city for its restaurants
B.Liverpool is an impressive place full of attraction
C.a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relax themselves
D.a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journey
35.What is the passage mainly about
A.The universal value of the world heritage in Liverpool.
B.The exciting experience of the author in Liverpool.
C.The special cultural atmosphere of Liverpool.
D.The beautiful historic sites of Liverpool.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。
36._________ If you’re looking for a challenging situation to practice your English, just pick up the telephone. Not being able to see the person you’re talking to and the body language they’re using can make chatting on the phone one of the most difficult forms of communication. Never fear, though! Here are some tips.
Greetings
37._________ Even if you’re calling a business contact for a specific purpose, it’d be rude to jump right into business without a little small talk at the beginning.
Getting to the point
There always comes the point, however, where you want to move on from friendly chatting and get down to business. 38.________ If you are waiting to find out why someone calls you, you can guide the conversation by saying, “So what can I do for you?”
Interrupting without bothering
If you happen to be speaking with a very talkative person, and you’d like to interrupt, be sure to do it politely. For example, begin with “I would like to say something here, if I may” or “Allow me to make a point”.
Closing the call
39.________ Sometimes it’s easiest to just say you enjoy speaking to the other person. Also, keep in mind that cleverly saying the word “well” at the beginning of a sentence can show that you are ready to end the conversation:40.________.
A. It may be the time to offer some good wishes, such as “good luck on your success”.
B. Believe it or not, talking on the phone can improve your English.
C. You should pick up the phone and say “Hello”.
D. Every phone call should begin with a polite greeting, such as “Hi, how are you doing?”
E. You can also make friends by talking to others on the phone.
F. For this situation, use the expression “I’m just calling to...”.
G. Well , it’s been a pleasure talking to you.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30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。
I had just started my second year studying at Cambridge University when I was faced with the news I had never expected. A lump in my neck __41__ out to be cancer. I would __42__ six months of chemotherapy (化疗).
After the shock, I was struck by this thought: my __43__ didn't have any room for cancer. I had so much I wanted to __44__ and so many goals I wanted to chase.
I was faced with the __45__ job of telling my friends and family. Then, I had to decide whether to __46__ in Cambridge and take five exams at the end of the year. My doctor __47__ against it, and so did my parents and teachers.
My doctors and teachers convinced me that taking some time off to __48__ and relax would be the best thing for me. I could not think of anything __49__. I did not want to __50__ a year of my life, receiving pity from those around me.
Together with my parents, I tried to persuade the university to __51__ me to stay at Cambridge and study only half the course. At the end of the year I would take two exams. It was really a __52__ to persuade them to agree.
Treatment began and I was up and down from Cambridge to London every other week. It made me feel __53__,but to a much lesser degree than I had expected. I was __54__ to read, eat and socialize exactly as I used to. I slept a lot and rested a lot, but I also worked hard at my studies. It gave me focus, and it also gave me pleting my __55__ at the end of term felt like a great personal victory.
I took a __56__ to continue studying while undergoing treatment, and it __57__. I was successful in my exams and more __58__,I made a full recovery.
Every person facing a disease like cancer must make the __59__ that are right for them. I am __60__ that I made the decision that was right for me.
41.A.stuck B.came
C.turned D.worked
42.A.require B.expect
C.sense D.arrange
43.A.body B.memories
C.family D.dreams
44.A.face B.achieve
C.show D.understand
45.A.necessary B.temporary
C.difficult D.disappointing
46.A.join B.treat
C.settle D.continue
47.A.fought B.advised
C.acted D.decided
48.A.recover B.exercise
C.study D.play
49.A.better B.worse
C.more D.less
50.A.save B.spend
C.take D.miss
51.A.help B.remind
C.allow D.invite
52.A.struggle B.failure
C.burden D.trouble
53.A.tired B.relaxed
C.confident D.nervous
54.A.afraid B.ready
C.able D.eager
55.A.purpose B.projects
C.treatment D.exams
56.A.rest B.risk
C.privilege D.job
57.A.ended up B.passed on
C.paid off D.broke out
58.A.clearly B.interestingly
C.specifically D.importantly
59.A.choices B.changes
C.efforts D.chances
60.A.surprised B.excited
C.determined D.proud
第二节(共10小题;每题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
I first met Dean when we were both 15. It was half way into the summer term when he showed up at school.No one knew61._____ he was, or where he came from.There was no 62.___________ (announce).He just walked into the classroom one day,all alone, and seated63._______(he) down at a desk.
I pretended not to notice him,and so did everyone else. He was a new kid and you don't talk to new kids,do you Instead,you just carry on doing what you're doing. It was the first class after the morning break,and we were all hanging around64. _________ (excite), waiting for the art teacher 65._______(arrive).
The classroom was 66._____(noise).Most of us were sitting around talking,trying to look cool.But at67._____same time,we flicked sly glances at him and checked him out. He didn't seem to care, and just sat there, cool as you like,sucking the end of a pencil and68. _______ (look) around the room.
Even then,before we69. _____ (speak) a word to each other,I knew there was something special about Dean.I didn't know what it was,and I wasn't sure if I liked it70. ___ not, but I knew it was something I couldn't resist.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每题1分,满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文共有10处语言错误,每句中最多两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(^),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Mr.and Mrs.Zhang all work in our school. They live far from the school, and it takes them about a hour and a half to go to work every day. In their spare time, they are interesting in planting vegetables in their garden, that is on the rooftop of their house. They often get up earlier and water the vegetables together. They have also bought for some gardening tools. Beside, they often get some useful informations from the internet. When summer came, they will invite their students pick the vegetables.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华,正在教你的英国朋友Leslie学习汉语。请你写封邮件告知下次上课的计划。内容包括:
1.时间和地点;
2.内容:学习唐诗;
3.课前准备:简要了解唐朝的历史。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。