1、盐城市新洋高级中学盐城市新洋高级中学 2020-20212020-2021 学年度第二学期高一年级期中考试学年度第二学期高一年级期中考试 英语试卷英语试卷 时间：120 分钟满分：150 分 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，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. What does the man think of Lindas husband? A.
2、Clever.B. Unfriendly.C. Quiet. 2. What will the weather be like on Friday? A. Rainy.B. Windy.C. Sunny. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A hotel.B. An airport.C. A hospital. 4. What does the man suggest doing? A. Going fishing.B. Staying at home.C. Buying some books. 5. What is in the mans
3、bag? A. Some CDs.B. Some bottles.C. Some books. 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，你将有时间阅读各个小 题，每小题五秒钟；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 和第 7 两个小题。 6. What does the woman usually do on Saturdays? A. She goes swimmin
4、g.B. She plays basketball.C. She goes shopping. 7. When does the woman usually go to the cinema with friends? A. On Friday nights.B. On Saturday nights.C. On Sunday nights. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。 8. What was the relationship between the woman and Jim in the past? A. Relatives.B. Classmates.C. Col
5、leagues. 9. What is the woman? A. A film actress.B. An art director.C. A magazine editor. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. Where does the woman live now? A. In Canada.B. In America.C. In Japan. 11. What language is the woman good at? A. Italian.B. French.C. Spanish. 12. What does the woman teach in a sch
6、ool? A. Medicine.B. English.C. Math. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a park.B. At a hotel.C. In the street. 14. What is the weather like today? A. Sunny.B. Rainy.C. Cloudy. 15. How will the man probably go to Wrigley Field? A. By bus.B. By taxi.C. By subway.
7、 16. What time is it probably now? A. 3:00 p.m.B. 4:00 p.m.C. 5:00 p.m. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Where does the speaker have breakfast if the weather is fine? A. In the garden.B. In the kitchen.C. In the living room. 18. When does the speaker usually go to work? A. At 2:00 p.m.B. At 6:00 p.m.C.
8、At 6:30 p.m. 19. How does the speaker usually go home from the restaurant? A. By bus.B. By taxi.C. By train. 20. What do we know about the speaker? A. She is a violinist. B. She often eats alone after work. C. She often reads the newspaper at night. 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 3
9、7.5 分） A Europe has a rich history and it is a good place to travel. Paris Paris, the heaven of fashion, culture and entertainment, is the most popular city in the world. It is also held as a good tourist destination due to the presence of the Eiffel Tower and several other historic buildings, museu
10、ms and churches. Rome A talk about Europe is incomplete without a mention of Rome. Held as a place where one of the oldest civilizations of the world prospered（繁荣），Rome is where youd get to see many castles, palaces, ancient buildings fountains, squares and beautiful parks. Many tourists come here e
11、specially to have a look at the Renaissance architecture that the buildings of this city boast. Barcelona Barcelona, a major city in Spain, is regarded among the 10 best beach cities in the world. The citys coastline has clear waters and a mild climate which make it a favorite destination among sunb
12、athers. Besides that, Barcelona has a glorious past to show off. You must wander through its busy streets and take a look at the historic buildings, castles, churches, parks and museums. Vienna If you are a music lover and a steady devotee (狂热的崇拜者) of Beethoven or Mozart, then a visit to Vienna is l
13、ike going on a pilgrimage (朝圣). This is because Vienna is the birthplace of many great artists. Youll find their houses there and also find their memorial graves. Besides that, Vienna is known for castles, palaces, museums and historic monuments. If you are a devoted art lover, Vienna is the place f
14、or you. It has nearly a hundred museums devoted to art! 21. Which place is the most popular in the world according to the passage? A. Vienna.B. Barcelona.C. Rome.D. Paris. 22. In Rome and Barcelona you can enjoy_. A. the birthplace of artistsB.castlesC. fountainsD. the Eiffel Tower 23. What is the p
15、assage mainly about? A. Some ancient architecture in Europe. B. Some best places people can visit in Europe. C. Some best attractions people can enjoy in Paris. D. Some famous musicians and their famous works. B During my elementary school years, I used to compare my mom with my best friend Tiffanys
16、 mom. Tiffanys mom always gave her lots of money to buy the most fashionable clothes and favorite food. Her mom allowed her to do anything she liked. I really admired Tiffany. My mom didnt give me much pocket money and she always told me that I should behave myself. I was annoyed with her. Whenever
17、I didnt get what I wanted, I would complain to my mom, “Tiffanys mom would give her that! I wish she were my mom.” Every time, my mom would calmly say “Poor Tiffany”. I couldnt understand her. “She shouldnt be feeling sorry for Tiffany!” I thought. “She should be feeling sorry for me.” One day, I co
18、uldnt help saying to Mom, “Poor Tiffany? Lucky Tiffany! She gets everything she wants! Why do you feel sorry for her?” I burst out crying. My mom sat down next to me and said softly. “Yes, I do feel sorry for her. I have been teaching you a lesson that she will never be taught.” I looked up at her,
19、“What are you talking about?” Mom said with care, “One day she will really want something. Maybe shell find out that she cant have it. Her mother wont always be around to give her money, and whats more, money cant buy everything.” She continued, “I have taught you valuable lessons by not giving you
20、everything you want. Youll know how to look for bargains（便宜货）and save money, but she wont. Youll understand that you need to work hard to get the things that you want but she wont. When Tiffany is a grown woman, shell wake up one day and she will be wishing that she had a mom like the one youve got.
21、 Life lessons are more important than modern clothes and delicious food.” It took some time, but I eventually understood my moms words. Now I am a happy and successful woman. 24. During the authors elementary school years, she _. A. went to school with Tiffany every day B. usually got lots of money
22、from her mom C. wished that her mom were as good as Tiffanys D. admired Tiffany because Tiffany was better at her lessons 25. The authors mom always said “Poor Tiffany” because _. A. Tiffanys family was really poor B. she wanted to comfort the author C. she wanted the author to help Tiffany D. she t
23、hought Tiffany would be spoiled（宠坏）by her mother 26. What do we learn about the authors mother? A. She was strict and taught the author to be independent. B. She cared for other peoples children more than her own. C. She thought that life lessons were as important as money. D. She was so poor that s
24、he couldnt give the author much money. 27. What can we infer from the passage? A. The author is grateful to her mother now. B. The author was quite satisfied with her mother in the past. C. Tiffany used to wish that she had a mom like the authors. D. Tiffanys mother tried to teach her child to get t
25、hings with hard work. C JERUSALEM Israels Environmental Protection Ministry asked citizens to avoid unnecessary physical activity and stay indoors on Wednesday, as a serious sandstorm struck the Middle East in a thick yellow haze（霾）for a second day with no hope to see things clearly. The ministry sa
26、id heavy levels of dust and sand in the air were threats to cities throughout the country. The ministrys website advised pregnant women, the elderly and those with heart and respiratory (呼吸的) conditions to stay indoors, and asked schools to keep children indoors. The emergency service Magen David Ad
27、om reported that it had treated more than 300 Israelis suffering from breathing problems, and that hospitals had more respiratory-related patients, including a large number of the elderly and those with asthma and related conditions. The domestic Israeli airlines Arkia and Israir continued to ground
28、 their flights to Eilat because of reduced visibility. The sandstorm has affected Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria, where at least five deaths have been reported. There has been nothing that came close to the magnitude (规模) of this sandstorm, said Daniel Rosenfeld, a professor with the Institu
29、te of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. While Israel has experienced a number of sandstorms in the past, they started from the Sinai Desert and the Sahara Desert to the south and were joined by winter windstorms that cleared the air, he said. In this case, the storm comes from Sy
30、ria and Iraq to the north and east. Because the storm is hitting during the summer, at a time of both little wind and severe heat and humidity (潮湿), forecasters expect the particles (颗粒) to remain in the air throughout the weekend and possibly into next week. This is really puzzling, said Rosenfeld,
31、 adding that he and his colleagues will conduct research into the origins of the unprecedented (前所未有的) storm. 28.Whats the probable meaning of the underlined word“groundin Paragraph 4? A. add.B. reduce.C. stop.D. fuel. 29. It can be learned from the text that the sandstorm_. A. happened in winterB.
32、showed no sign of weakening C. came from Syria and Iraq to the southD. could clear the air 30. How did Rosenfeld feel about the origins of the storm? A. Confused.B. Upset.C. Confident.D. Happy. 31. Where does the text probably come from? A. A novel.B. A news story.C. A geography book.D. A travel gui
33、de. D A new study, conducted by British company Mindlab International, has found that listening to music at work increases accuracy (精确) and speed, The Telegraph reported. Perhaps, some parents disagree with this idea, saying, “Switch off the music and concentrate!” Well, if thats the case with your
34、 parents, you might now be able to convince them that you have science on your side. The company gave 26 participants a series of different tasks for five days in a row, including spell checking, mathematical word problems, data entry, and abstract reasoning. The participants completed these tasks w
35、hile listening to music or no music at all. The results showed that while music was playing, 88% of participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work. David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International, told The Telegraph, “Music is a very forceful management to
36、ol if participants want to increase not only the efficiency of their workforce but also their emotional state. they are going to become more positive about the work.” However, you may have a list of your favorite songs, but not all kinds of music match all homework. For maths or other subjects invol
37、ving numbers or attention to detail, you should listen to classical music, the study found. In the study, pop music enabled participants to complete their tasks 58% faster than when listening to no music at all. If you are reviewing your English writing, pop music is the best choice, as it is the be
38、st kind for spell checking. It cut mistakes by 14%, compared to listening to no music. After finishing your homework, do you often take time to check your answers? Maybe, some dance music is suitable for you. 32.What did the participants have to do in the study？ A. Persuade their parents to listen t
39、o music. B. Do a series of work without rest or pause. C. Complete five tasks in five days without help. D. Finish tasks with music or without music at all. 33What does the underlined word they in Para 4 refer to？ A. Results.B. Tools.C. Participants. D. Tests. 34When you review your English writing,
40、 what kind of music should you listen to？ A. Classical music.B. Dance music.C. Pop music.D. Rock music. 35What is the best title for the text? A. Music Helps Us to LearnB. We Cant Live Without Music C. Not All Music Suits YouD. Listen to Different Music 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
41、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。 Many people think that English writing is difficult. _36_ Here are some great writing tips that will help you improve your writing in a short time. Dont ramble (长篇大论). This is a very common mistake made by people who have poor writing skills. When they ramble, they are
42、not paying attention to grammar. As a result, their sentences become very long. _37_ If you know you have poor grammar, use short sentences. _38_ Think about each sentence carefully to make sure that it is correct before moving on. Its better to write a short passage that is easy to read and mistake
43、-free than to write a long article that is filled with grammar mistakes. Increase your vocabulary. If you dont have a large vocabulary, you will find it difficult to write as you cant find right words to express yourself clearly. The solution to this problem is to increase your vocabulary. _39_ You
44、can do this by reading the local newspapers daily, borrowing books from the library or watching English programs. Dont write when you are tired. Tiredness can lead to nothing to write. If you find yourself looking at a blank piece of paper with nothing to write, dont just sit there! Take a walk or a
45、 warm shower, or simply lie down to get some rest. _40_ Youll find that youll enjoy your writing a lot more and make fewer mistakes! A. Find out the mistakes youve made. B. Make sure your sentences are correct. C. You can pick up new words almost anywhere. D. Write what interests you most in the beg
46、inning. E. As a result, they may give up after trying hard for a while. F. The longer the sentences are, the more mistakes theyll make. G. When your mind is relaxed, you should go back to your writing. 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） 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
47、白处的 最佳选项。 The Boy Made It! One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm 41 the area. Unable to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! H
48、e didnt have 42 , water, a phone, or other supplies . He was getting colder by the minute. Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to 43 . He thought about all the 44 shows he had watched on TV. It was time to put the 45 he had learned to use. He decided to stop skiing. There was a better ch
49、ance of someone 46 him if he stayed out. The first thing he did was to find shelter from the freezing wind and snow. If he didnt, his body temperature would get very low, which could 47 kill him. Using his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and 48 a hole in the middle.
50、 Then he piled branches on top of himself, like a blanket, to 49 as warm as he could. By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldnt lose too much water. Not knowing how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the only thing he
