2020学年河南省郑州市第一中学高一上学期期中考试 英语

河南省郑州市第一中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Railay Princess Resort and Spa is situated in Ao Nang, just 40 minutes from Krabi International Airport. It also has a coffee bar and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a range of relaxing treatments and beauty therapy at the in-house Waree Spa. It provides family-friendly facilities, with room designs and services for families both large and small, plus a kids club and a playground. It also has a gym with a swimming pool.Rooms at Railay Princess are peaceful and have a refrigerator, a mini bar and cable TV. Hot drinks can be made with the available tea and coffee supplies and enjoyed in the comfort of the room’s sitting area. Railay Princess Resort and S pa features both a restaurant and a bar where guests are able to relax at the end of the day with a meal and a drink. Breakfast is available each morning and can be enjoyed in the comfort of the rooms.Railay Princess Resort and Spa is surrounded by the ar ea’s well-known sightseeing attractions, including Princess Lagoon, which is within walking distance.Features:General: Room Service, Restaurant, Air Conditioned, Mini Bar, Refrigerator, Cable TV, Bath, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, Shower, Private Bathroom, Private Toilet, Kids Club, Packed LunchesActivities: Fitness Room, Swimming Pool, Beauty Centre, Garden, Karaoke, Water Activities, Playground, Spa and Wellness Centre, Child Pool, Outdoor PoolServices: Business Centre, 24-Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Babysitting, Conference Rooms, Currency Exchange, Meeting Rooms, Laundry Service, Photocopier, Ticket Service Parking: There is an airport shuttle (摆渡车) that runs from the hotel.Check-in: From 2:00 p.m.Check-out: By 11:30 a.m.1．In Railay Princess Resort and Spa, people can do all of the following things EXCEPT ____. A．have fun with their kids B．walk their dogC．have a drink in the bar D．have a relaxing spa experience 2．What can guests do in their hotel room?A．They can make coffee or tea in the room by themselves.B．They can cook because the rooms are equipped with kitchens.C．They can have a good view of Princess Lagoon.D．They can have breakfast and dinner from the restaurant in their room.3．When can you check out?A．At 12 a.m. B．At 4:00 p.m.C．At 3:30 p.m. D．At 10:30 a.m.A quick walk onto a frozen pond could have been a disaster for these two boys.Cruz Genet, 11, and Anthony Skopick, 10, couldn’t agree. Were the birds out on the ice ducks or geese? There was only one way to find out. So on a cold January evening last year, the two friends walked onto the frozen pond near their homes to get a better look.First, they threw a rock onto the ice to test it. Convinced the ice would hold their weight, Anthony took a few steps, and then he crashed through the seemingly frozen surface. “There was no sound, no crack,” he told the reporter. “I just fell through instantly.”Cruz rushed to help his frightened friend. And the pond swallowed him, too. Cruz managed to lift himself out of the water and onto a more solid section. He then cautiously worked his way toward Anthony, but he fell in the pond again. This time, he couldn’t get out.The boys were in icy cold water and quickly losing feeling in their limbs （四肢）. Cruz was sure that he was going to die.A nthony’s older sister had seen the boys fall through the ice and started screaming for help. John Lavin, a neighbor driving nearby on his way to the store, heard her. He quickly pulled over. Seeing the boys, he grabbed a nearby buoy（浮标）, kicked off his shoes, and ran into the water. Lavin made his way to Cruz and Anthony and dragged them back to land. They were taken to hospital, where doctors discovered that their five-minute stay in the water had lowered their body temperature nearly ten degrees.Fortunately, the boys have fully recovered, though they are still a little awestruck (敬畏的) by their fearless neighbor. “Just to think,” says Cruz, “if he hadn’t been there, I could have died.”4．Why did the boys go to the frozen pond?A．They were curious about whether the ice could hold their weight.B．They wanted to have a better look at the pond.C．They wanted to know what kind of birds were on the ice.D．They wanted to go skating on the ice.5．Before the boys walked onto the ice, ______.A．they argued over who should be the first to goB．they threw a rock to test whether the ice was strong enoughC．they asked Anthony’s older sister to stay nearby to protect themD．they grabbed a nearby buoy and kicked off their shoes6．What did Cruz do when Anthony fell into the pond?A．He went to help his friend.B．He went to ask for his sister’s help.C．He went to ask for his neighbor’s help.D．He went to find a buoy nearby.7．From this passage, we can infer that _____.A．Anthony’s older sister went to the pond with the two boysB．a strange passer-by saved the two boysC．Cruz fell into the pond with Anthony at the same timeD．the two boys were very grateful to their neighborLocated on the waters of Lake Superior, Rabbit Island is a remote place where few people live. While this tiny island may not look big from up above, it’s a piece of undeveloped nature, the perfect place for artists from all fields to come and inspire their creativity.It was that vision that made New Yorker Rob Gorski purchase the island on Craigslist in 2010. He wanted to protect the island’s natural state. But Gorski had more than preserving nature in mind. He saw an opportunity to create a place where artists, musicians, writers, dancers and other creative types could reconnect with nature while learning about environmental protection and sustainability (可持续性).Shortly after that, Gorski worked with friend and artist Andrew Ranville and created the Rabbit Island Foundation. The organization’s main goal is to host artist living programs during the summer while also teaching and supporting environmental protection, sustainability and serving “as a platform for science, art, preservation and recreation for the generations.” In keeping with the belief that the island should remain largely untouched, the artists follow a “leave no trace” policy. Small solar panels (板) are used to produce electricity, and buildingsare simple and modest. There’s also the added benefit that there are no modern distractions (分心的事情) for the artists — no Internet, no television.What sets Rabbit Island apart from other arts programs is the fluidity (流动性) of the programs. Artists are encouraged to experience being on their own and listen to what nature is trying to tell them. Ranville hopes the artists have a better understanding and appreciation for nature, just as he does with his art.8．Which words can best describe Rabbit Island?A．Beautiful and interesting.B．Big but peaceful.C．Remote and undeveloped.D．Small but mysterious.9．Apart from preserving nature, another reason why Rob Gorski purchased Rabbit Island is that __________.A．he was preparing to make an investmentB．he hoped to leave the property to his grandchildrenC．he wanted to create a place for artists to connect with natureD．he planned to provide a place for people to spend their holidays10．Which of the following are features of living on Rabbit Island?a. They use solar panels to produce electricity.b. Buildings there are simple and modest.c. The house foundations are solid and permanent.d. There is no Internet or television.A．abc. B．abd.C．acd. D．bcd.11．What is special about Rabbit Island compared with other arts programs?A．It is mainly to help poor artists.B．Its location isn’t that convenient.C．Artists are taught how to develop other islands.D．Artists are encouraged to experience nature on their own.Worries about the extra time needed to walk or bike to work are a big reason people get into their cars, but those worries may be unfounded.In a new study, researchers asked 253 staff and 252 students at Penn State how often they drove, took the bus, walked, or biked to school. Participants also answered questions about how long they thought it would take them to walk or bike from their home to school. Google Maps calculated actual travel times.According to the findings, about 91 percent of staff incorrectly estimated (估计) how long it would take to walk to school, and about 93 percent overestimated how long it would lake to bike.Students were a little better at estimating travel times－about 55 percent incorrectly estimated walking times and about 43 percent misestimated biking times. Almost everyone who was not accurate overestimated the travel time.The findings clarify the barriers that keep people from walking or biking, sometimes referred to as“active travel,” says Melissa Bopp, a professor at Penn State. He pointed out the key to getting people to travel more actively is to learn more about people’ s knowledge, altitudes, and beliefs.“I can’ t change your age, but I can change your knowledge,”Bopp says.Several characteristics could predict if someone was more likely to estimate travel time incorrectly. Staff who thought parking was more available and accessible were more discordant （不一致的), and women were more likely to be more discordant than men.On the contrary, people who rode a bike or walked more often were more likely to accurately predict travel times.While the study looked at people predicting travel time when they shared a common destination, the results have broader meanings.12．Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “unfounded” in Paragraph 1? A．unnecessary. B．normal.C．disturbing. D．beneficial.13．What conclusion can we draw from the findings?A．School staff lack common sense.B．Everyone overestimated the traveling time by bike.C．School students estimated more accurately in the study.D．Students have higher intelligence than school staff.14．What matters in getting people involved in “active travel”?A．Weight. B．Status.C．Age. D．Knowledge.15．What can be the best title for the text?A．Walking or biking is beneficial to you.B．Walking or biking is quicker than you’ d think.C．Walking or biking is becoming more popular.D．People walking or biking can predict accurately.二、七选五Creative vending(售卖) machine prints short stories to read while you wait Recently, inventive vending machines have become popular around France. 16．Created by literature-loving company Short Edition, these savvy stalls(货摊) promise to help pass the time, whether you’re waiting at the airport, stuc k at the train station, or even accompanying your friend on the trip to the mall.17．To use these wonderful and creative inventions, simply choose your desired reading time: 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes. Then, the machine will surprise you with a randomly-selected short story to occupy your time and make waiting around a bit more bearable— at least for a couple of minutes!The “Short Story Dispenser” first debuted(亮相) at Paris’ bustling Charles de Gaulle Airport last year. 18．If you’d like to learn m ore about the locations of these lovely literary oases, check out the Short Edition website. 19．20．All you have to do is choose the length of time you'd like to spend reading. And look! Out comes a little piece of literature.A．Fewer people read short stories these days.B．Using a “Short Story Dispenser” is simple.C．How do you kill a few minutes while waiting for a bus or train?D．Since then, the popular machines have been fixed in various public places across the country.E.Short Edition, a library of short literature, has fixed unique vending machines that print out short stories.F.Instead of selling sweet treats or sugary drinks, however, these machines distribute short stories.G.Pretty in design and minimal in effort, each vending machine offers an appealing way for customers to kill time.三、完形填空David sat on the hard ground, scratching(乱划) his name with a stick. As he finished the last letter “d”, he noticed a rosy old21 shone in the dirt.“David!” his mother called. David looked22 , glared at the yellow farmhouse that was now supposed to be his home, put the key in his23 and walked down the hill.Grandpa had24 away last year, leaving the house and farm to David’s mother. She had chosen to25 her job and move to the farm. David had been very unhappy about leaving his friends.In the city, dinnertime had always been an opportunity for26 between David and his mother. Here,27 , he had nothing to say. He knew his silence28 his mother, but surely it was better than the angry stream of29 that lay in wait behind it. After swallowing up a plateful of spaghetti(面条), he30 said, “Thanks,” and went to his room.Later, he went out to look for something to read. In the deep silence, he saw his mother sat alone. On her lap lay a31 album. Looking up, she smiled32 , “See what I found,David? Here’s your great-grandfather. He’s about your age in this picture. Do you think you look like him?”David stuck his hands into his pockets and shrugged(耸肩). He33 the old key.“Here it’s his wedding day. Next to him is his bride.” his mother continued David moved 34 and glanced down at the photograph. Then something else caught his35 . “What’s that?” he asked, pointing to a painted wooden box in front of her.“It’s a36 music box,” she put down the album and took the box gently with both hands. “Years ago, my brother dropped the key out there37 . We searched and searched but never38 it.”David opened hi s hand. His mother’s eyes sparkled(闪烁). “That’s it! How did you…?”With trembling hands, she fit the key into the hole and39 up the music box. As its sweet music played, mother and son listened together.“It has been silent for a long, long time,” the mother said.“It’s so clear!” said David. “It sounds as good as new.” The40 had been broken. 21．A．key B．stick C．coin D．ring 22．A．out B．up C．over D．away23．A．bag B．hand C．box D．pocket 24．A．passed B．went C．stayed D．moved 25．A．lose B．change C．quit D．handle 26．A．meeting B．drinking C．relaxation D．conversation 27．A．therefore B．instead C．however D．besides 28．A．hurt B．reached C．followed D．saved 29．A．calls B．words C．books D．questions 30．A．quickly B．loudly C．happily D．delightedly 31．A．music B．stamp C．record D．photo 32．A．weakly B．coldly C．hopefully D．angrily 33．A．kept B．felt C．hid D．put 34．A．closer B．faster C．lower D．straighter 35．A．arm B．name C．eye D．breath 36．A．small B．smelly C．lovely D．silent 37．A．nowhere B．somewhere C．anywhere D．everywhere 38．A．learned B．returned C．caught D．found 39．A．brought B．picked C．wound D．gave 40．A．promise B．silence C．peace D．agreement四、用单词的适当形式完成短文语法填空During a recent Senior Three English lesson，the teacher 41．(notice)Xiao Ming，a student，busily typing messages on her cellphone. To the teacher's surprise, Xiao Ming wasn't just texting her friends the latest small talk. She was blogging about what she was learning in the classroom，sharing her opinions 42．her classmates. She said she 43．(true)enjoyed doing that.The case caused 44．heated discussion among teachers and students citywide. Miss Li，another English teacher said，“I am amazed at how 45．(create)the students can be when writing on their blogs. To me it's a great way for students to improve their writing skills while writing about personal feelings and experiences.” But 46．made other teachers worried was the blog-addiction which may disturb the students' study.A supporter and classmate of Xiao Ming said，“We love her blog！We all read it eachday and can't wait to see what she writes about next. Many of her 47．(suggest)on study really help to encourage us. And we can relax 48．(we)while reading her blog.” Another student blogger admitted that he often works late into the night，49．(write)his blog. Hesaid，“Sometimes I don't even have time 50．(finish)my homework. I can't help myself. I really have a lot to say.”五、短文改错51．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。

2019-2020学年高一上英语期中模拟试卷含答案考生注意：1．本试卷设试卷Ⅰ、Ⅱ卷和答题卡纸三部分，试卷所有答题都必须写在答题纸上。

2．答题纸与试卷在编号上是一一对应的，答题时特别注意，不能错位。

3．考试时间为120分钟，试卷满分为150分。

第Ⅰ卷（共115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 is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Doctor and patient.B．Father and daughter.C．Teacher and student.2．What does the man think of the English class?A．Boring.B．Interesting.C．Useful.3．What does the man plan to do this Sunday?A．Read a novel.B．Play football.C．Watch TV.4．What did the man’s daughter do?A．Buy a flowerpot for the woman.B．Break the woman’s flowerpot.C．Break the man’s flowerpot.5．Who will help the woman do the cleaning?A．Tim.B．Tony.C．Lily.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6．What is the man’s problem?A．He doesn’t like the weather there.B．He can’t understand what others say sometimes.C．He can’t often play outdoors.7．What does the man think of the food there?A．It is very salty.B．It is very good. C．It is too oily.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

2019—2020学年上期中考20届高三英语试题说明:1 .本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

2.将第I卷的答案代表字母填（涂）在第Ⅱ卷的答题卷（答题卡）中。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共20小题，每小题 1.5分，共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。

第一节（共5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分7.5分）1 .What does the woman want to do?A. To have an X ray.B.To go to the hospital,C.To help the wounded man.2. Where and when will the meeting be held?A. Room 303, 3:00 pm.B. Room 303, 2:00 pm.C. Room 302,2:00 pm.3. When would Thomas and Lily like to leave?A. Tomorrow.B. Next Monday or Tuesday.C. This Monday4. What is the man's choice?A. He prefers train for trip.B. He doesn't like traveling. C Not mentioned.5. According to the woman, what should the man do at first?A. He should ask about the flat on the phone.B. He should read the advertisements for flats in the newspaperC. He should phone and make an appointment.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。

河南省郑州市第一中学2019-2020 学年高一英语上学期期中试题说明： 1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

2.将第Ⅰ卷的答案代表字母填（涂）在第Ⅱ卷的答题卷（答题卡）中。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共20小题，每题 1.5分，共30分）第一节（共5小题；每题 1.5分，满分7.5分）听下边 5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、 B、 C 三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应地点。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间往返答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

第一节 ( 共 5小题；每题 1.5分，满分7.5分)1.What do we know about Helen?A. She is working full-time this term.B. She doesn’t need to work part-time this term.C.She wants to become a scholar.2.When does the man have to return the book?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Thursday.3.Why does the woman thank the man?A.He lent her some money.B.He gave her a five-pound note.C.He returned the money she lost.4.How was the man’s work?A.The working hours were long.B.It was boring.C.The pay was low.5.What color does the woman want to try?A. White.B. Grey.C.Black.第二节（共15小题；每题 1.5分，满分22.5分）听下边5段对话或独白。

郑州一中2019—2020学年上期中考22届高一英语试题命题人：刘朋宇审题人：付道学说明：1.本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

2.将第Ⅰ卷的答案代表字母填（涂）在第Ⅱ卷的答题卷（答题卡）中。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共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。

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)1. What do we know about Helen?A. She is working full-time this term.B. She doesn’t need to work part-time this term.C. She wants to become a scholar.2. When does the man have to return the book?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Thursday.3. Why does the woman thank the man?A. He lent her some money.B. He gave her a five-pound note.C. He returned the money she lost.4. How was the man’s work?A. The working hours were long.B. It was boring.C. The pay was low.5. What color does the woman want to try?A. White.B. Grey.C.Black.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。

2020届郑州市第一中学高三英语期中试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AVail Marriott Mountain ResortVail Winter Weather GuideCovered in grand mountains，flashing lights and snowy pines, Vail is perfect for explorers and people who love adventures alike. Whether skiing down the slopes for the first time or the hundredth, this guide will ensure that you're ready for everything this city has to offer.Best Time to VacationDecember through to March tends to be the best time for those interested in skiing down the slopes in style.Know Before You GoMake the necessary preparations and reservations in advance：• Ski and Snowboard Rentals（租赁）：Don't have your own equipment! Vail Sports rents out a variety of skis and snowboards for all ages and abilities, as well as snow shoes and helmets.• Clothing Rentals：For those not interested in purchasing hundreds of dollars of ski clothing for one vacation. Mountain Threads has a rental program just for you, where you can get mountain necessities like coats, pants and goggles（护目镜）.• Suncream：You might not think about getting sunburn, but it happens to skiers and snowboarders every day.• Difficulty levels：It's important to know what level you're at before jumping on a ski lift and heading up the mountain. Use a free trail map and plan the slopes you're going to ski down ahead of time based on the following levels you'll find up the mountain：• Green Circle：These are the easiest slopes.• Blue Square：These indicate average to medium levels.• Black Diamond：The most advanced slopes. Some mountains will feature double black diamonds, indicating even higher difficulty.While Vail is famous for snow sports, you'll find plenty of other fun things to do once the sun goes down or you are tired. Explore the rest of our website for more information!1. When is the best time to visit Vail if you like skiing?A. In March, April June and DecemberB. In December, February, April and MarchC. In January, February, March and DecemberD. In September, October, November and December2. Before you go to the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, you will have to take ________with you.A. helmetsB. gogglesC. suncreamD. a trail map3. What will a skiing beginner who wants to enjoy himself prefer to choose?A. Blue SquareB. Black DiamondC Double Black Diamonds D. Green CircleBIt's the near future.Animal populations have fallen sharply and 80% of species are extinct.The forests are so rare that you need to make a booking to visit one. Birds also face extinction.The Arctic terns,a species evolved to fly across the world on4000kmannual journeys，are on their last migration (迁徙) to Antarctica.The Last Migrationby the Sydney-based writer Charlotte McConaghy is a different sort of climate novel，one in which the heroine's(女主人公)damaged soul is as much a story as the damaged environment This is McConaghy's first work of literary fiction,after a history publishing in science fiction and a romantic fantasy series."I wanted to try and engage with the climate crisis closely,"she said."It's hard to nail down where he book came from.But I had Toni Morrison's words in my head:'If there's a book you really want to read,but i hasn't been written yet,then you must write it.'I love that. It really speaks to me.""I wanted to write about the way the natural world is disappearing but I didn't know a way in."The way in”, she says, was to"go travelling.I went to Ireland and Iceland,and thought about these incredible journeys of the terns and these people who study hes journeys."The book became a story of a double journey: the migration of the birds,and a broken woman's travelling to the end of the earth.Much of the book is told in flashbacks, the action jumping between the south coast of New South Wales to the west coast of Ireland and to Greenland."I've always been fascinated with Ireland: the landscape, the people and the poetry and music.I wasfascinated with writing a character from there. It was a way to connect more with the place."McConaghy says she also wanted to have a character who was"of two places"."I had lived in 21 houses by the time I was 21, as a result I definitely know how it feels to feel as if you are not sure where you belong and feeling as if you are between two worlds."4. How isThe Last Migrationdifferent from other climate novels?A. It forecasts environmental destruction.B. It features a bird's cross-continental migration.C It combines science fiction well with romantic fantasy.D. It attaches equal importance to the heroine's broken soul.5. What did McConaghy think of Toni Morrison's words?A. Inspirational.B. One-sided.C. Authoritative.D. Casual.6. Why did McConaghy go travelling?A. To appreciate the landscape of Ireland.B. To follow the migration of the birds.C. To get away from her tiresome life.D. To find ideas for her new book.7. How might a character "of two places"feel?A. Content and carefree.B. More connected with nature.C. Lacking in a sense of belonging.D. Knowledgeable about the world.CWhen I was a child, I attained high grades in my academic study. However, I was physically uncoordinated because I was running too slowly. But for future college application, sport was a must. So I took up fencing (击剑) because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.Then I joined the school’s fencing team. My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors. One afternoon after a whole lesson’s failure, tears of frustration welled up in my eyes. One of my teammates approached me, “Could you tell me where your blade (剑) hit me?” She asked. I pointed to her right shoulder. She nodded and patted my stomach, “That’s where I hit you.” She had begun to walk away when I blurted out, “Want to practice together? Again?”We practiced until we both felt more confident. But it wasn’t just the two of us. All these girls were entirely willing to share their knowledge with everyone, helping each other to grow.That afternoon, I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly. Something inside me suddenly bloomed. I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship, I was selected to fence. My opponent was the best fencer on her school’s team. “Ready, fence.” The match began. Suddenly, my opponent’s blade hit me. The score was 1-0.At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting, “Keep distance!” And the team captain’s voice was clear and commanding, “Parry, then disengage!”Fencing, unlike academics, wasn’t something I could succeed in by myself—even during an individual match, my teammates were still giving me advice. Unathletic as I was, I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponent’s shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point. I could taste the sweat on my lips, which were breaking out into a smile.8. Why did the author start to learn fencing?A. Because she needed to train her coordination.B. Because she thought it would be easier for her.C. Because she could not succeed in any other sport.D. Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.9. How did the girls improve their fencing skills?A. By observing flawless attacks.B. By practicing on their own.C. By offering guidance to each other.D. By competing with other teams.10. What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?A. Strong determination.B. Hard work.C. Athletic strategy.D. Team support.11. How did the author feel when she got her point?A. Unbeatable and respectful.B. Sweaty and ashamed.C. Energetic and secure.D. Proud and thankful.DThe Chinese philosopher (哲学家) Confucius once said, “Time flows away like the water in the river.” This is especially true as the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak has affected millions of people in China, andthe whole nation has been working day and night to fight the epidemic.In late January, when an increasing number of people in Wuhan were suspected to be infected, and hospitals didn't have adequate beds for them, two special hospitals—Lei shenshan Hospital and Huo shenshan Hospital were built. These two makeshift (临时的) hospitals were built to treat pneumonia patients infected with the novel coronavirus.HuoshenshanHospitalhas 1,000 beds and covers 33,900 square meters, andLeishenshanHospitalhas 1,500 beds and a total area of about 79,000 square meters. More than 4,000 workers worked 24/7 in two shifts, and nearly 1,000 large-scale pieces of equipment and transport vehicles helped the project on site. The two hospitals were built in an amazingly short time. It only took 10 days for people to build Huo shenshan, and 14 days for Lei shenshan.This certainly wowed many people overseas. “It's incredible that two hospitals with 2,500 beds can be built in a short period. It's just hard to believe,” a foreigner named Stuart told People's Daily. In the meantime, Chinese companies have also taken actions quickly in this battle.“The automobile industry is highly industrialized with strong capabilities in comprehensive manufacturing, purchasing materials, production lines and output of technologies,” Shi Jianhua, deputy secretary-general of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, told CCTV News. “In this special time, when the nation needs more masks, it's time for us to quickly respond and shoulder the social responsibilities.”Indeed, a fast response is crucial in any crisis. In this special time,Chinacan't afford to waste a second in the fight against the epidemic. After all, time equals life during this crisis.12. Confucius' saying “Time flows away like the water in the river.” is mentioned to ______.A. arouse readers' interest in the passage.B. introduce the subject of the passage.C. present the background information.D. stress the value of time in epidemic.13. What can we learn about Lei shenshan hospital and Huo shenshan hospital?A. They are new hospitals for health care inWuhan.B. They were built in minimal time.C. Over 4,000 workers worked continuously.D. Stuart found them too massive to believe.14. We can infer from Shi Jianhua's words that the automobile industry inChina______.A. had no medical supplies factories before.B. guarantees whoever in need enough masks.C. has capabilities to give timely response.D. has strong abilities in manufacturing.15. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. China fights epidemic against the clock.B. Twospecial hospitals were constructed.C. Chinese firms acted quickly and effectively.D. Time is crucial for people in overcoming crisis.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年郑州市第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe history ofpop art begins with abstract art. Pop art emerged from the foundation of abstract art in the 1950s, first gaining recognition in Great Britain, then establishing itself in the United States in the 1960s.In the 1930s and 1940s, abstract art was greatly popular, but people began to hate this art form. Most abstract art produced in this era could be found in art galleries or the homes of the elite(名流), not in the homes of everyday people. Pop art sprung onto the scene as the people's art.Some art critics say pop art is a rebellion against abstract art; others say it is an extension of abstract art. You can see elements of abstract art in many pop art prints, especially those that consist of a collage（拼贴画）of images. However, some pop art pieces have nothing to do with abstract art, looking more like a photo of a popular consumer item, which impressed people deeply.Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi were two of the first contemporary pop art pioneers recognised in Great Britain. They were a part of the Independent Group, an organised group of British artists who wanted to challenge ruling modernist approaches to culture. They recognised the value of modern advertising and comic book images. They used these popular images in art as a social commentary, often building irony and humour into their artworks, thus creating a new form of art. These pieces were mass-produced and sold at affordable prices.When pop art took off in the United States, it expanded to include a celebration of kitsch and the common images found in movies and television. Andy Wharhol is perhaps the most famous American pop art artist, known for his prints of the actress Marilyn Monroe, the singer Elvis Presley and of Campbell's soup cans. Andy Wharhol was inspired by images from advertisements and common consumer items. He also made a series of paintings which showed images of car accidents.1. Why did people dislike abstract art?A. People found it hard to understand.B. Ordinary people couldn't afford it.C. People disliked enjoying it in galleries.D. It wasn't based on everyday life.2. What impression do pop art works leave on people?A. They are a rebellion against abstract art.B. They have many elements of abstract art.C. They are created so real.D. They are products of advertisers.3. The Independent Group was set up to ________.A. introduce a new art form to the worldB. develop modern advertising furtherC. create new comic book imagesD. make British culture better knownBEarthquake can disrupt whales’ hunting for food for up to a year,according to a new study.On November 14, 2016, the Kaikoura earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island, causing a destructive tsunami. Under the surface, the earthquake caused strong currents that swept away and mostly killed off diverse ecosystems of creatures living along the Kaikoura underwater canyon.As a result, whales had to dive deeper and longer to find food—“a major shift” in their behavior, says co-author Liz Slooten, a marine biologist at the University of Otago in New Zealand.The impact earthquakes have on land animals has been well documented, but scientists know ly little about what happens underwater. Such research is important for government agencies, which may need to take recent earthquakes into consideration when considering fishing quotas（限额）, notes Rochelle Constantine, a marine mammal ecologist at the University of Auckland.The canyon’s upper reaches are rich in creatures, supplying food for the fish that make up the whales’ diet. So when these smaller life forms were washed away, it had “severe consequences for the community around there”, says study co-author Will Rayment. “That effect flowed all the way through the food chain.”As part of their ongoing study, the scientists were tracking 42 individual whales. After the earthquake, in all, the team managed to record data on 40 whales, showing that the abundance of whales in the general area didn’t change after the earthquake. However, the whales changed how they used their habitat.A year after the earthquake, the researchers observed the whales returning to their previous surface-breathing intervals. This could have been because the communities of animals that make up the whales’ food began to recover. “It gives you an idea of how resilient（有复原力的）these deep-sea communities are,” says Rayment.But he and his colleagues will continue long-term monitoring to see if there are effects they missed. Whale activity in the area had already been declining, though it’s unknown whether it is due to natural changes in food abundance, whale-watching tourism, fishing, or warming ocean temperatures. “There is something going on in Kaikoura,” says Rayment.4. What happened after the Kaikoura earthquake in the Kaikoura canyon?A. Several destructive tsunamis struck the area.B. Whales had to swim to other oceans to find food.C. Nearly all marine creatures in Kaikoura were killed off.D. Strong currents washed away many smaller creatures.5. Which is one of the findings of the study?A. Earthquakes can make it easier for whales to find food.B. The whales changed their habitat after the earthquake.C. It usually takes whales a year to adapt to their new diet.D. The number of whales in the area dropped sharply after the quake.6. What does Rochelle Constantine think of the study?A. It can help government agencies to make some decisions about fishing.B. It can help government agencies to solve problems in the fishing industry.C. It is a breakthrough in research on what happens underwater after an earthquake.D. It offers a detailed description of the impact earthquake have on marine mammals.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Something is affecting the whale activity in Kaikoura.B. Fishing quotas have been increasing in recent years.C. The team missed some effects in the research process.D. The scientists will continue studying earthquakes.CI am a part of the Windward Robotics team known as the Omnicats, one of the many clubs offered at my school. My eight teammates and I started out by watching the robotics qualifiers and finals of Chinese teams. We used these robotics videos for inspiration and drew up mind maps of what our team wanted to do.We meet every day for two hours after school in order to build our robots. Typically, adultsoverseewhat students are building, but my school lets teens take control. It leaves room for more errors, but we're prouder of our final product.Before our first real match, a practice was offered at the actual site. My sub-team had been further along than other teams but quickly fell behind. When we arrived on that big day, I immediately felt my teammates' nervousness. Our first match was in three minutes. All of us glanced around at each other since we were not prepared at all. Our robot was still sitting in a box. Two of our teammates rushed to take the robot for an official examination as the rest of us discussed our strategy (策略).Our team captain explained that we all should try driving the robot now, while it was early in the season. She gave me the remote. I had only driven for a limited amount of time in practice so I was extremely nervous. Our autonomous code (自动代码) beganto run almost immediately after our short discussion. Despite all the drama, we ended up winning the match.Not too bad for the first match! I was so proud. I did not enjoy the pressure of driving but liked building the robot behind the scenes instead.We have transferred to a different type of robotics at the end of the semester, which involves the whole team designing one giant robot with large tools. I am a part of the electrical team now, so I make sure the motherboard (母板) can supply the robot's energy needs. We have all enjoyed the rest of the season and learned that robotics it never dull!8. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. InspectB. AdmireC. OverlookD. Assume9. Why did her teammatesfed so nervous before first match?A. Because it was really too difficult for them.B. Because they didn't prepare for it at all.C. Because they didn't know what the match would be like.D. Because they didn't make full preparations before the match.10. How did the author feel about their first robotics match?A. It was tiring but exciting.B. It was stressful but wonderful.C. It was terrible but powerful.D. It was boring but professional11. What is the best title for the text?A. A Girl Who Loves RobotsB. My First Robotics MatchC. Teamwork for RobotsD. Robotics Is Never DullDBill Gates on how to fight future pandemicsWHEN HISTORIANS write the book on the covid-19 pandemic, what we've lived through so far will probably take up only the first third or so.The bulk of the story will be what happens next.I believe that humanity will beat this pandemic, but only when most of the population is vaccinated(接种疫苗）.Until then, life will not return to normal.As the pandemic slows in developed nations,itwill accelerate in developing ones.Their experience,however,will be worse.In poorer countries,where fewer jobs can be done remotely,distancing measures won't work as well.The virus will spread quickly,and health systems won't be able to care for the infected.Wealthy nations can help.But people in rich and poor places alike will be safe only once we have an effective medical solution for this virus,which means a vaccine.My hope is that,by the second half of 2021,facilities around the world will be manufacturing a vaccine.If that's the case,it will be a history-making achievement: the fastest humankind has ever gone from recognizing a new disease to immunizing（免疫）against it.Apart from this progress in vaccines,two other big medical breakthroughs will emerge from the pandemic.One will be in the field of diagnostics.The next time a novel virus crops up,people will probably be able to test for it at home.Researchers could have such a test ready within a few months of identifying a new disease.The third breakthrough will be in antiviral drugs.We haven't been as effective at developing drugs to fight viruses as we have those to fight bacteria.But that will Researchers will develop large diverse libraries of antivirals,which they'll be able to scan trough and quickly find effective treatments for novel viruses.All three technologies will prepare us for the next pandemic by allowing us to intervene(干预）early when the number of cases is still very low.Our progress won't be in science alone.It will also be in our ability to make sure everyone benefits from that science.In the years after 2021,I think we'll learn from the years after 1945. With the end of the Second World War, leaders built international institutions like the UN to prevent more conflicts.After covid-19, leaders will prepare institutions to prevent the next pandemic.These will be a mix of national,regional and global organizations.I expect they will participate in regular"germ games”in the same way as armed forces take part in War games.These will keep us ready for the next time a novel virus jumps from bats or birds to humans.I hope wealthy nations include poorer ones in these preparations,especially by devoting more foreign aid to building up their primary health-care systems.This pandemic has shown us that viruses don't obey border laws and that we are all connected biologically by a network of microscopic germs,whether we like it or not.The best analogy(类比）for today might be November 10th 1942.Britainhad just won its first land victory of the war,and Winston Churchill declared in a speech: “This is not the end.It is not even the beginning of the end.But it is,perhaps,the end of the beginning.”12. What are the three technologies that will prepare us for the next pandemic?①manufacturing a vaccine fast②diagnosing a virus at home③developing antiviral drugs④allowing us to intervene earlyA. ①②③B. ①②④C. ①③④D. ②③④13. As far as poorer countries areconcerned,which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?A. pandemic disease is more likely to begin in poorer countriesB. Working from home can work well in poorer countries.C. Health systems are sufficient to care for the infected in poorer countries.D. Virus will cross borders if poorer countries fail to contain it.14. Why is the Second World War mentioned in Para.8?A. The fight against the COVID-19 is similar to the Second World War.B. People are suffering just as they were in the Second World War.C. We should cooperate globally just as we did after the Second World War.D. Countries are fighting each other like in the Second World War.15. What is the tone of this passage?A. pessimisticB. optimisticC. neutralD. indifferent第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届郑州市第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AShopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says，"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）.""You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so it's always working all together."The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.1. What can this new tool do for humans?A. Make strategic decisions.B. Keep watching day and night.C. Carry heavy weapons.D. Stop crime autonomously.2. Why are some people worried about the new robots?A. Their privacy may be let out.B. The robots are very expensive.C. Robots will replace humans.D. They will be out of work soon.3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Robots Are Becoming More PopularB. Robots Contribute aLotto the WorldC. Robots Are in Great Demand NowD. Security Robots Could Help Cut CrimeBA study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process (衰老过程). Researchers say that getting older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick. Their research shows that a devotion to a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer, but also healthier.For their study, the researchers looked at two groups. The first group was made up of 125 non-professional cyclists between the ages of 55 to 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. We will call this group the “cyclists”.Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group. Within this group, 75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36. The people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. We will call this group the “non-exercisers”. Smokers, heavy drinkers of alcohol and people with other health issues were not included in the study.Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests. They tested their muscle mass (肌肉质量), muscular strength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune (免疫的) systems. Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they did not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.The researchers also found something they had not expected. The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our lives.4. How did the researchers carry out the study?A. By comparing.B. By discussing.C. By imagining.D. By reasoning.5. Which of the following is a result of the research?A. The cyclists kept a thin body shape.B. The non-exercisers gained weight easily.C. The cyclists’ muscles remained strong with age.D. The non-exercisers usually had health problems.6. Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?A. The cyclists had normal aging process.B. The cyclists’ immune systems didn’t age.C. The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.D. Everyone needed an exercise in their lives.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Healthy People Need More ExerciseB. Take an Exercise, the Harder, the BetterC. Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent AgingD. A Lifetime of Exercise Slows Aging ProcessCElizabeth Bishop is considered one of the best American poets of the 20th century. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1911. Her dad died when she was just a baby and her mom never recovered from the loss. She went to live with her grandparents in Nova Scotia, Canada when she was five. Eventually Bishop attended Vassar College, where she began to write poetry.At Vassar she discovered Marianne Moore's poetry and met Ms Moore and began their life-long friendship. She later met poet Robert Lowell. She wrote tons and tons of letters to both of them, which is good for us because we would otherwise know very little of her personal life.Bishop published her first book of poetry in 1946 and wrote until her death in 1979. She would spend years working on a single poem. Her poems are not the result of hasty scribbling (匆忙乱写) on paper while eating breakfast. She would look through drafts of poems again and again and improve them until they were as close to perfect as she could get them.Reading Elizabeth Bishop is like being transported to the very place, the very moment she's writing about. She leads us to a microscope so we can see every smallest part of the scene. It seems that she's always asking us to notice more, and more until the poem is so clear in our minds that it's almost painful—like a light that's toobright.8. What do we know about Bishop's early life?A. She was mainly brought up by her grandparents.B. She spent her childhood mainly in Worcester.C. She was always encouraged by her parents.D. She started to write poems at five.9. Why are Bishop's letters to Moore and Lowell important?A. They have a deep influence on other poets.B. They offer much information about her life.C. They help us study Moore and Lowell's poetry.D. They prove she had friendships with famous poets.10. What can we say about Bishop's poetic creation?A. She liked to write in the morning.B. She could write poems at high speed.C. She tried her best to achieve perfection.D. She published hundreds of books of poetry.11. Which word can be used to best describe the style of Bishop’s poems?A. Enthusiastic.B. Romantic.C. Humorous.D. Exact.DThe modern Olympics, which appeared in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago, have become the world’s most important sporting competition. From the 8th century B. C. to the 4th century A. D., the the ancient Olympics were held every four years in Olympia in honor of the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics took place in1896 inAthens, and featured 280 participants from 13 nations, competing in 43 events. Since 1994, the Summer and Winter Olympic Games have been held separately every two years. The 2020 Summer Olympics, delayed one year because of the COVID-19, was held in Japan in 2021.The ancient Olympics were held every four years between August 6 and September 19 during a festival honoring Zeus. The Games were named for their location (位置) at Olympia, a place near the western coast in southern Greece. Their influence was so great that ancient historians began to measure time by the Olympic Games held every four years.After the Roman Empire conquered (征服) Greece in the mid-2nd century B.C., the Games continued, but their standards and quality dropped. For example from 67 A. D., the Emperor Nero entered an Olympic horse race, announcing himself the winner even after he fell off hishorse during the event. In 393 A. D., Emperor TheodosiusⅠended the ancient Olympic tradition.It was another 1,500 years before the Games rose again, largely thanks to the efforts of Baron Pierre deCoubertin (1863-1937) of France. Working hard at the development of physical education, the young man became inspired by the idea of creating a modern Olympic Games after visiting the ancient Olympic building. In November 1892, at a meeting of the Union des Sports Athlétiques in Paris, Coubertin suggested the idea of making the Olympics an international athletic competition held every four years. Two years later, he got the approval (批准) he needed to found the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ), which would become the governing body of the modern Olympic Games.12. What do we know about the modern Olympics?A. The modern Olympics became famous in the 18th century.B. The first Winter Olympics was held in 1994.C. The first modern Olympics dates back to 1896.D. The latest Winter Olympics will delay for two years.13. How often were the ancient Olympics held?A. Every year.B. Every other year.C. Every three years.D. Every four years.14. When did the ancient Olympics end?A. In 393 A. D.B. In 67 A. D.C. In the mid-2nd century B. C.D. About 1,500 years ago.15. What is the best title of the text?A. The ancient OlympicsB. The modern OlympicsC. The Olympics developed through yearsD. The Olympics are popular in modern time第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。