【英语】安徽省安庆市太湖县太湖中学2019-2020学年高一上学期期中考试试题

【英语】安徽省安庆市太湖县太湖中学2019-2020学年高一上学期期中考试试题

安徽省安庆市太湖县太湖中学2019-2020学年高一上学期期中考试 英语试题 第Ⅰ卷 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 is the weather like?‎ A. It’s raining. B. It’s cloudy. C. It’s sunny.‎ ‎2. Who will go to China next month?‎ A. Lucy. B. Alice. C. Richard.‎ ‎3. What are the speakers talking about?‎ A. The man’s sister. B. A film. C. An actor.‎ ‎4. Where will the speakers meet?‎ A. In Room 340. B. In Room 314. C. In Room 223.‎ ‎5. Where does the conversation most probably take place？‎ A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. At home.‎ 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8题。‎ ‎6. Why did the woman go to New York?‎ A. To meet her new nephew . B. To look after her sister. C. To find a new job.‎ ‎7. How old was the baby when the woman left New York?‎ A. Two months. B. Five months. C. Seven months.‎ ‎8. What did the woman like doing most with the baby?‎ A. Holding him. B. Playing with him. C. Feeding him.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。‎ ‎9. What are the speakers talking about?‎ A. A way to improve air quality.‎ B. A problem with traffic rules.‎ C. A suggestion for city planning.‎ ‎10. What does the man suggest?‎ A. Limiting the use of cars. B. Encouraging people to walk. C. Warning drivers of safty.‎ ‎11. What does the woman think about the man’s idea?‎ A. It’s interesting. B. It’s worth trying. C. It’s impossible.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。‎ ‎12. How long will the man probably stay in New Zealand?‎ A. One week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks.‎ ‎13. What advice does the woman give to the man?‎ A. Go to New Zealand after Christmas.‎ B. Book his flight as soon as possible.‎ C. Save more money for his trip.‎ ‎14. What can we learn about flights to New Zealand at Christmas time?‎ A. They can’t book a ticket.‎ B. They can be twice as expensive.‎ C. They are on special offer.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。‎ ‎15. Why did Jane call Mike?‎ A. To ask him to meet her. B. To tell him about Tom. C. To borrow his car.‎ ‎16. Where will Jane be in about one hour?‎ A. At Mike’s place. B. At the airport. C. At a garage.‎ ‎17. What can we infer from the conversation?‎ A Jane has just learned to drive. ‎ B. Jane’s car is broken down. ‎ C. Mike will go to the airport.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。‎ ‎18. What did the speaker ask the students to do the week before?‎ A. Write a short story. ‎ B. Prepare for the lesson. ‎ C. Learn more about the writer.‎ ‎19. Why does the speaker ask the questions?‎ A. To check the students’ understanding of the story.‎ B. To draw the students’ attention to reading skills.‎ C. To let the students discuss father-son relationships.‎ ‎20. What will the students do in 10 minutes?‎ A. Ask more questions. B. Discuss in groups. C. Give their answers.‎ 第二部分 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）‎ 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A San Francisco Fire Engine Tours San Francisco Winery Tour Running: February 1st through April 30th This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer. (included in tickets price)‎ Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request.‎ Duration(时长)：2 hours Price: $90‎ Back to the Fifties Tour Running: August 16th through August 31st This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.‎ Departing from the Cannery 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.‎ Duration: 2 hours Price: $90‎ Spooky Halloween Tour Running: October 10th through October 31st Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear（服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.‎ Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.‎ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Price: Available upon request Holiday Lights Tour Running: December 6th through December 23rd This attractive four takes you to some of San Francisco’s most cheerful holiday scene. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.‎ Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.‎ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Advice: reservations required.‎ ‎21. Which of the tours is available in March?‎ A. San Francisco Winery Tour. B. Back to the Fifties Tour.‎ C. Spooky Halloween Tour. D. Holiday Lights Tour.‎ ‎22. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?‎ A. Go to Treasure Island. B. Enjoy the holiday scenes.‎ C. Have free ice cream. D. Visit the Presidio district.‎ ‎23. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?‎ A. Take some drinks. B. Set off early in the morning.‎ C. Wear warm clothes. D. Make reservations in advance.‎ B Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?‎ The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it ‎ means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils（灾祸）.‎ People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions （反应）toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.‎ Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites（食欲）. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.‎ Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.‎ The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.‎ ‎24. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their .‎ A. cultural values B. commercial purposes C. personal experiences D. physical reactions to the color ‎25. Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?‎ A. To relax people physically.‎ B. To increase people’s appetites.‎ C. To encourage people to make a purchase.‎ D. To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.‎ ‎26. What color might help lose weight according to the text?‎ A. Red. B. Green. C. Blue. D. Purple.‎ ‎27. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?‎ A. Colors and Human Beings B. The Cultural Meaning of Color C. Colors and Personal Experiences D. The Meaning and Function of Color C When Frida Kahlo’s paintings were on show in London, a poet described her paintings as “ a ribbon （丝带）around a bomb”. Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time. Sadly, she is actually a much bigger name today than she was during her time.‎ Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City , Kahlo suffered from polio（小儿麻痹症）at the age of seven. Her spine（脊柱）become bent as she grew older. Then, in 1925, her back was broken in several places in a school-bus accident. Throughout the rest of her life, the artist had many operations, but noting was able to cure the terrible pain in her back.However, the accident had an unexpected side effect. While lying in her bed recovering, Kahlo taught herself to paint.‎ In 1929, she got married to Diego Rivera, another famous Mexican artist. Rivera’s strong influences on Kahlo’s style can be seen in her early works, but her later works from the 1940s, known today as her best works, show less influence from her husband.‎ Unfortunately, her works did not attract much attention in the 1930s and1940s, even in her home country. Her first one-woman show in Mexico was not held until 1953.For more than a decade after her death in 1954, Kahlo’s works remained largely unnoticed by the world, but in the 1970s her works began to gain international fame at last.‎ ‎28. What does the phrase “a much bigger name” in paragraph 1 most nearly mean?‎ A. a far better artist B. a for more gifted artist C. a much stronger person D. a much more famous person ‎29. The terrible pain Kahlo suffered was caused by .‎ A. polio B. her bent spine C. back injuries D. the operations she had ‎30. Kahlo’s style had become increasingly independent since the .‎ A.1930s B. 1940s C. 1950s D. 1970s ‎31. What is author’s attitude toward Kahlo?‎ A. Devotion B. Sympathy C. Worry D. Encouragement D In Asia, there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them. Although all kites have a similar structure（结构）, they are widely different in size and shape. Kite-fighting competitions ‎ are also held, in which competitions us their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’（对手）kites or cut their strings（线）.‎ For more than 15 years, the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite flying classes for the children on an island in Hawaii. In its kite-making lessons, students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes! Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite. Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980. their kites are made of nylon（尼龙）.Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne. The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite.‎ The kite that is used to give lessons is regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite. Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the students.‎ Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites. Even the simplest structure can work, and can give hours of fun. Go on, give it a try!‎ ‎32. Which of the following is true according to the text?‎ A. A hot knife is used to iron the nylon.‎ B. Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons.‎ C. Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions.‎ D. Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.‎ ‎33. What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?‎ A. It has two strings. B. It is simple in design C. It has a rainbow pattern. D. It is shaped like a diamond.‎ ‎34.According to Jonathan ,what do you need to have fun with kites?‎ A. A large kite. B Any type of kite.‎ C. A complex structure. D. A kite that impresses others.‎ ‎35.What is mainly described in the text?‎ A . A kite factory B. Kite-flying lessons.‎ C .Special competitions. D .The kite-making Process.‎ 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ Moving abroad can be a challenging experience. You leave your family, friends and everything you know behind. You enter a new culture where the customs and sometimes the language are different. 36 It’s a time to discover new things, make new friends and begin a new adventure.‎ So what are the best ways to involve yourself in the new culture while living abroad?‎ Live with a native speaker ‎37 . First, you have a friend! Living alone can be a lonely experience, especially if you’re far from home. I’ve also had the opportunity to meet my roommate’s friends and socialize with them. 38 . In addition, you have someone to tell you about the cultural customs and interesting places in this area.‎ Volunteer Volunteering is a great way to meet people of different ages in your local area. 39 . This is a insightful(具有洞察力的)experience and speaking with homeless people about their life stories is improving my French vocabulary and understanding. I am also able to form relationships with people that I may not have met otherwise.‎ ‎40‎ The food in France is amazing and and discovering new food is a fun experience. I’ve tried things that I’ve never tried before. My knowledge of the different bread and cheese types has grown greatly.‎ A. Try the local food B. But it’s also exciting C. I currently cook French food for myself D. You can speak the local language every day E. Improve my French vocabulary and understanding F. There are many advantages to living with a native speaker G. I currently volunteer with homeless people through my local church 第三部分 英语知识运用（共2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、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。‎ Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous in sports or the arts, But people in the streets 41 him, especially those who are 42 .‎ For those people, he is "Gloves" Greenberg. How did he get that 43 ？ He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). But he's 44 . His briefcase always has some gloves.‎ In winter, Mr. Greenberg does not 45 like other New Yorkers, who look at the sidewalk and 46 the street. He looks around at 47 . He stops when he 48 someone with no gloves. He gives them a pair and then he 49 , looking for more people with cold 50 .‎ On winter days, Mr. Greenberg 51 gloves. During the rest of the year, he 52 gloves. People who have heard about him 53 him gloves, and he has many in his apartment.‎ Mr. Greenberg 54 doing this 21 years ago. Now, many poor New Yorkers know him and 55 his behavior. But people who don't know him are sometimes 56 him. They don't realize that he just wants to make them 57 .‎ It runs in the 58 .Michael's father always helped the poor as he believed it made everyone happier. Michael Greenberg feels the 59 .A pair of gloves may be a 60 thing, but it can make a big difference in winter.‎ ‎41.A. know about B. learn from C. cheer for D. look after ‎42. A. old B. busy C. kind D.poor ‎43. A. job B. name C. chance D. message ‎44.A. calm B.different C.crazy D.curious ‎45.A. act B.sound C.feel D.dress ‎46.A. cross over B. drive along C. hurry down D. keep off ‎47.A. cars B. people C. street numbers D. traffic lights ‎48.A. helps B .chooses C.greets D.sees ‎49.A. holds up B.hangs out C.moves on D.turns around ‎50.A. hands B. ears C.faces D. eyes ‎51.A. searches for B. stores up C.gives away D. puts on ‎52.A. borrows B. sells C.returns D. buys ‎53.A. call B. send C. lend D. show ‎54.A. delayed B. remembered C. began D. enjoyed ‎55.A.understand B.dislike C.study D.excuse ‎56.A.sorry for B.satisfied with C.proud of D.surprised by ‎57.A.smart B.rich C.special D.happy ‎58.A.city B.family C.neighborhood D.company ‎59.A.honor B.pain C.same D.cold ‎60.A.small B.useful C.delightful D. comforting 第Ⅱ卷 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。‎ Last weekend, I was traveling home from business. It was too late, so I ___(61)___ (think) I should find a place for a rest. I decided to go to ____(62)__ hotel near the bus stop.‎ In front of the hotel, I met a man ____(63)____ was disabled, and I made up my mind to offer him some help. He spoke to me ___(64)___ a low voice and explained his past life when he was __ (65)___ (health). He had worked in a factory for five years. Then an accident left him disabled. Now his family are being taken care of by ___(66)___ (he) sister.‎ While ____(67)___ (listen) to his story I realized that he had experienced a lot in his life. I told him that although he was ___(68)___ (physical) disabled, his heart was strong, and he could always depend on it. His eyes filled with tears. I offered him some money ___(69)___ (buy) food and drinks and then he went home.‎ I have learned that if you say a few good words and offer a little help to others, it will not only bring ____(70)____ (happy) to you, but it will also be in people's hearts forever.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错 （满分10分）‎ 假定英语课上英语老师要求同桌之间互相修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该词下面写出该加的词。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1、每处错误及修改均仅限一词。‎ ‎2、只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。‎ Hi, Janice,‎ It's been a month since I came to this new school and I really want share with you some of the problems I have been experiencing.‎ As I tell you last time, I made three new friend here. We hang out together during lunch and after school. We've been spending a lot of time sing in karaoke bars. It's been three Saturdays now and it really costs me many. And I started to see this as a time—wasting activity! In fact ,I don’t like to go anymore, so I’m afraid I’ll lose their friendship. How do you think I should do? If you are me, would you talk to him?‎ Please help with me and give me some advice.‎ Grace 第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）‎ 假设你是新华中学的学生李华，不久前在学校举办的英语竞赛（the English contest）中获得一等奖。校报请你写一篇稿件刊登在英文版面上，介绍你课外学习英语的经验。请根据以下提示用英语写一篇短文：‎ 1. 参加英语角的益处；‎ 2. 坚持写英语日记的作用；‎ 3. 英文阅读网站对你的帮助。‎ 注意：1.词数：120左右；‎ ‎2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ ‎3.词汇：英语角---the English corner ‎【参考答案】‎ 听力：‎ ‎1.B 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.A 7.C 8.C 9.A 10.A ‎11.C 12.C 13.B 14.B 15.C 16.A 17.B 18.B 19.A 20.C 阅读理解：‎ ‎21-23 ACD 24-27 ACCD 28-31 DCBB 32-35 DABA 36-40 BFDGA 完形填空：‎ ‎41-60 ADBBA CBDCA CDBCA DDBCA 语法填空：‎ ‎61.thought 62.a 63who/that 64 in 65.healthy ‎66.his 67.listening 68.physically 69.to buy 70.happiness 短文改错 ‎71.加上to ‎72. tell--told ‎73. friend--friends ‎74.sing--singing ‎75. many--much ‎76.so--but ‎77. How--What ‎78. are--were ‎79. him--them ‎80. 去掉with 作文范文：‎ 自选班级优秀范文