四川省xx一中201X-201x学年高一英语下学期期中试题

南充高中下期期中考试英语试卷第Ⅰ卷（选择题共100分）第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分20分）第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分) 请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项。

I.How much did the woman pay for the skirt?A.S30.B.S40.C.$50.2. What does the woman ask the man to do?A.Drive her to the factory.B.Give her a ride to work.C.Order a part for thecar.3.What does the woman want to drink?A.Cola.B.Beer.C.Water.4.Where was the man born?A.In Canada.B.In America.C.In France.5.Why will the woman call Linda?A.To bake a cake.B.To get some decorations.C.To borrow some CDs.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 请听下面5段对话或独白,选出最佳选项。

请听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

6. What is the man's weight now?A.120 pounds.B.130 pounds.C.150 pounds.7.What does the woman say about the man's lifestyle?A.Unhealthy.B.Strange.C.Relaxing.请听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

8.What did the woman plan to do tonight at first?A.Do some reading.B.Visit a friend.C.Play ping-pong.9.When will the speakers meet tonight?A.Around 7:30 pm.B.Around 8:00 pm.C.Around 8:30 pm.请听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。

2022-2023学年四川省自贡市第一中学高一下学期期中英语试题1. If you’re looking for competitions, don’t sweat it. You have arrived at the right place wherein you’ll be updated on the latest competitions which require participation on the Internet. These competitions don’t charge any fee, and what’s more, they accept individuals from any part of the world. You can click the name of each listed contest, which is a link. It will direct you to a web page where you will get more detailed information on how to register or participate.Writer ContestGenre (类型): Sci-fi and fantasy. They don’t accept poetry or children’s stories.Length: About 17,000 wordsPrize: $5,000 for the grand prize winner at the end of the yearDeadline: The quarterly contest ends on September 30Creative Writing Ink CompetitionSubmission (提交) of poems only. You can submit multiple entries.Theme: OpenLength: Up to 40 linesPrizes: Publication on the website and a voucher worth £10Deadline: Last day of every month12th Casa Africa Essay ContestTheme: Climate Change in Africa“Casa Africa gives the focus of the 12th essay contest to climate change, its effects, future trends and, especially, the way in which this threat is being fought.”Length: 15,000-20,000 wordsPrize: €2,000Deadline: September 17 each yearYale Drama SeriesPrizes: $10,000, a staged reading at Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater and publication of the entry by Yale University PressLength: Full-length plays of over 65 pagesSubmissions must be original and not professionally produced. Translations, musicals and children’s plays aren’t accepted.Deadline: August 15 each year1. What should a participant do?A．Pay some entry fees. B．Submit an entry online.C．Register on this web page. D．Email to get relevant information.2. Which competition is held most frequently?A．Writer Contest. B．Yale Drama Series.C．12th Casa Africa Essay Contest. D．Creative Writing Ink Competition.3. Who might Yale Drama Series attract?A．Those working as a translator. B．Those experts in creating short plays.C．Those wanting their work to be published. D．Those good at writing children’sliterature.2. I am rather good at using maps. But I forgot the maps and here we were, late afternoon, last day of holiday, my daughter, my cousin and I, driving along a two-lane highway in Oregon. No other car in sight, and the sun had just gone down. Where was that sweet little village?It was supposed to be right along this river. We drove on, farther into the unknown river always at left as our guide. We kept passing farms and fields and now a few lights were coming out. In my head, I was doing a lot of self-criticism: Why didn’t we start earlier, bring the map and so on? My cousin and I were both impatient and stressed. My daughter, at least, was happy in the back seat, texting a friend. I pulled up on the shoulder of the road to think.Just the — Wow! Amazing! A new scene appeared. Where did it come from?Right there, out of nowhere: a magical misty landscape. Fields stretched in silent purple, with rows of tall trees, darkening in the dusk. I turned the car engine off. All was silent in the hot summer air. Beside us, a plum-covered river hardly moved between a border of trees, its dark lazy water reflecting the last light of day.How breathtaking! Where had it been? If I had seen even a bit of beauty while driving along, I could have stopped and taken a look. I had missed it all.We miss a lot, almost everything, in fact, in our world. Our task-focused filters (过滤器)takes care of that, selecting only what we need. We need to get to work. Have some lunch. We see what we need to see, often for purposes of survival. Gregory Bateson, speaking of beauty, said the judgment is selection of a fact. In our daily lives, who or what is doing the selecting? Can we make a change? Can we see further?1. Where might the author be heading for?A．A tourist attraction. B．A destination of his holiday.C．Her own home. D．Her cousin farm.2. What made the author keep blaming himself in the beginning?A．That the holiday is unexpectedly tiring and boring.B．That she hadn’t been well prepared got her cousin annoyed.C．That lack of full preparation made her lose her way.D．That there was no familiar river in sight.3. The author felt really amazed because________.A．she discovered a tourist spot unknown to othersB．she finally reached what she had intendedC．the right route to her destination was closeD．her carelessness brought an unexpected pleasure4. What does the story intend to tell us?A．Slow down your pace and enjoy the beauty in life.B．Stay calm even if trapped in trouble.C．Keep positive because everything has a way out.D．Adjust your plan for the purpose of pleasure.3. The idea of biting into your burger made from insects or mixing some mealworms into your fried rice may take a little getting used to. But even if the thought of eating insects turns your stomach now, insects could and should form an important part of our diet.In the west, people have been eating insects for thousands of years and in Asia, South America and Africa, around 2,000 insect species are eaten. Yet in Europe, just 10% of people would be willing to replace meat with insects, according to a survey by the European Consumer Organization. To some, this unwillingness to eat insects is a missed opportunity.“Insects are a really important missing piece of the food system,” says Peter Alexander, a senior researcher in food security at the University of Edinburgh. “They are undoubtedly a superfood, a whole lot of nutrition in a really small package. ” Because of this, farmed insects could help deal with two of the world’s biggest problems at once: food insecurity and climate change.Agriculture is the biggest contributor to global biodiversity loss and a driver to greenhouse gas emissions. Raising animals accounts for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Insect farming uses a small part of the land, energy and water required for traditional farming, and has a significantly lower carbon footprint.Then there’s the fact that insects are 12 to 25 times more efficient at changing their food into protein than animals. They need six times less feed than cattle, four times less than sheep and two times less than pigs. One of the main reasons is that insects are cold-blooded and therefore waste less energy keeping their body heat.As well as saving energy, insects can live off food that would otherwise be thrown away, contributing to the recycling industry. Insects can be fed agricultural waste. To complete the recycling chain, their excrement can be used to make crops grow fast and large and improve soil.“At the end of the day, you might have the healthiest, and most sustainable product, but unless it tastes nice so that people are willing to accept it, it may be a lot more difficult to get that across,” says Peter.1. Farmed insects could benefit us in _______.A．Enriching our dishes. B．Improving global biodiversity.C．Fighting global warming. D．Affecting traditional farming.2. Why can insects produce more protein?A．They feed on food with high protein. B．They consume less food.C．They break down food well. D．Their bodies need less energy to function.3. What does the underlined word “excrement” mean in Paragraph 6?A．Waste. B．Food. C．Blood. D．Protein.4. Which of the following is the suitable title for the test?A．A Solution to the World Global Warming. B．What to Do to Solve the Food Shortage .C．Why We Should Quit Animal Raising. D．An Ignored Protein-Rich Superfood.4. Why do only famous people have biographies (传记)? This is the question two young sisters, 7-year-old Aishvarya, and 11-year-old Vaishali, asked their parents. They were reading famous people’s biographies in school and realized that they knew more about Beyonce, a f amous singer than about their own grandparents. So they decided to do something about it.They created “Grand Stories”, a workbook that helps grandchildren learn about their grandparents. Through answering a list of guided questions and telling stories, Grand Stories helps families learn more about each other.This family came from India to the US, and all four grandparents live very far away. Obviously through modern technology and some family visits, these young girls know their grandparents and love them very much—but they wonder why they don’t know more about their grandparents. For example, where did they grow up, and go to school? How they married and raised their families? What were their stories? Perhaps not surprisingly, many of the stories the family wanted to know reflect the “Do you know” questions that my workmate, Marshall Duke, and I developed to study how much people know of the family history.The sisters’ father told about the visit to India when the girls asked their own grandparents to write their biography. Because of his character, the grandfather didn’t share much during the interview. But then he stayed up all nights writing his stories, and when the father looked through the stories, he realized there was so much he’d never known ab out his own father! Through these stories the father felt closer to his own family.What these two young sisters have already discovered is how much we depend on knowing our family stories to understand who we are in the world and what our strength is. You can see moreabout Grand Stories at www. . Whether you’re 7 or 70, it’s never too early or too late to start sharing family stories.1. What made the two girls decide to know their family stories?A．Telling stories at school.B．Reading biographies at school.C．Showing their love for a singer.D．Being asked to create a workbook.2. What does the underlined word “developed” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A．designed. B．proved. C．described. D．imagined.3. Which of the following words can best describe the girls’ grandfather?A．Strict. B．Impatient. C．shy. D．Careless.4. What is the purpose of the text?A．To prove the power of family storytelling.B．To introduce ways of telling interesting family stories.C．To tell people about the two girls’ family.D．To encourage people to know their family stories.5. Every day is a gift, and if you look forward to enjoying each day, then you need to learn to make the most of your day. 1Have a great morning routine (常规). A good start will make you feel good and is sure to make the rest of your day good as well. Rise early and get ready for your new day. 2 Listen to good music. Have a wonderful breakfast. All these will help you start your day in a positive way.Make time for short breaks. Since we spend most of our day in the workplace, it is necessary to relax between different tasks. Set a timer on your phone or computer to remind you it's time to get up, leave your desk, go out and get some fresh air.3 Doing the same things every day is very boring. To prevent this, step out and take some time to do things that you have never done before. This will not only make a day exciting, but it’ll also build your confidence.Ask someone to be your accountability partner (责任同伴). 4 This person encourages you, supports you and loves you. He or she will help you get over difficulties and achieve your goals.Plan your schedule for the next day the night before. Make a list of all the tasks you want to complete the next day. 5 Focus on one thing at a time and give it your best try before moving on to the next day.6. Spreading Kindness, Rock by Rock“Mom! I found one! I found a rock!”I _________ those words again and again last summer as I sat on the porch of my home, which facesa park in the small town where I live.The Kindness Rocks Project, which was started a few years ago by a mom in Massachusetts, has_________ around the world. _________, families, and adults of all ages are taking part — painting rocks, hiding rocks, and finding painted rocks all over the place. Some _________ photos of the rocks on social media, and others simply move the rocks for someone else to find. Some take the rocks home and then _________ them with new ones that they create and hide.Nine-year-old twins Harry and Hannah DeVrieze have _________ hundreds of rocks with their parents. Most evenings, the family and their small dog walk around with a wagon full of _________ that they hide as they walk.“It’s a fun _________ activity,” Hannah says.“We will do it in the winter too,” Harry _________. Ben Burinsky, aged nine, and his brother, Luke, aged seven, were visiting relatives when they __________ their first painted rock in a park. They were so __________ that they went home and painted their own rocks, then __________ them for others to find.“My boys loved finding the rock in the park, __________ since it was a superhero,” their mother, Judy Burinsky, says. “I love how something so __________ can bring a smile to my children’s faces. In return, they learn the __________ of giving back to others.”1.A．whispered B．cried C．heard D．said2.A．founded B．investigated C．claimed D．spread3.A．Girls B．Kids C．Boys D．Parents4.A．take B．enjoy C．post D．purchase5.A．replace B．provide C．cover D．throw6.A．collected B．spotted C．painted D．appreciated7.A．goods B．rocks C．belongings D．sand8.A．child B．adult C．teenager D．family9.A．adds B．declares C．explains D．complains10.A．placed B．found C．returned D．sought11.A．discouraged B．surprised C．excited D．disappointed 12.A．hid B．kept C．supplied D．expected13.A．apparently B．confidently C．definitely D．especially14.A．diverse B．small C．usual D．common15.A．award B．cost C．value D．reward7. 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。

成都外国语学校2018—2019学年度下期期中考试高一英语试卷注意事项：1. 本堂考试150分钟。

有听力和笔试试卷各一套。

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第I卷（选择题共70分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）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。

AMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail_(地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9：30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours of serviceOpen: 5 a.m. Mon.－Fri. 7 a.m. Sat.－Sun.Close: midnight Sun.－Thurs. 3 a.m. Fri.－Sat. nightsLast train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip card, the fare is $1.25.Fares for senior/disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTrip cards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors. or call 2026377000 and 2026378000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 2029621100.Travel tips·Avoid riding during weekday rush periods－before 9：30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.·If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 2029621195.1. What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9：30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They offer special service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $5.2. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A. At midnight.B. At 3 a.m.C. At 5 a.m.D. At 7 p.m.3. What is good about a SmarTrip card?A. It is convenient for old people.B. It saves money for its users.C. It can be bought at any time.D. It is sold on the Internet.4. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A.2029621195B.2029621100C.2026377000D.2026378000BBetty is not traditional American beauty. She is unfashionable, has thick red glasses, untidy hair and large metal braces (牙套) on her teeth. But this hasn’t stopped her from being one of American’s favorite TV characters. So how did she manage to do it?The answer is that charm can be more attractive than beauty. Betty is the main character in a TV show Ugly Betty. The show is about her life as an office worker at a fashion magazine in New York.The TV show has just started. Betty has many exciting experiences and romantic stories. Betty is often looked down on and laughed at by the people around. But she manages to do better than others with her hard work, charm and wisdom. The show tells us about how a girl goes from an ugly young duck into a beautiful swan.Though you may know the ending of the show from the beginning and the story is familiar to many of us, it has still been a big success in the USA. It has attracted a large number of viewers and won two Golden Globes awards, one of the highest honors for a television program in the USA.“ I think you can see a bit of Betty in all of us, and I mean men as well, because it’s about the underdog (弱者)”，says Ashley Jensen, who plays one of the characters on the show.The program is so popular because of the performance of the 23-year-old actress America Ferrera who plays the role of Betty. She brings the characteralive on the screen.5. Betty is popular because of ________.A. her clothesB. her charmC. her personalityD. her appearance6. Which is the reason for the success of the show?A. A large number of viewers.B. Her life as an officeworker.C. The wonderful performance.D. Two Golden Globes awards.7.Which of the following is NOT true according to the show?A. Betty is a girl of wisdom.B. Betty acts as a beautiful swan on the show.C. Betty is an American favorite TV character.D. Betty is often looked down on by the people around.8. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Beauty from within.B. A romantic story.C. An ugly girl.D. An exciting experience.CMost of the time, people wear hats to protect themselves from harsh weather conditions. Hats are also worn to show politeness and as signs of social position. But nowadays, hats, especially women’s hats, are much more than that. More exactly, hats have changed into fashion and style symbols by many movie stars. What’s more, people now consider many different features when choosing even a simple hat. Many designers point out that, when choosing the right hat, it’s important to consider the color of your skin as well as your hair, your height, and the shape of your face.First of all, the color of the hat should match the color of your skin and hair. For instance, black hats should be avoided if you are dark skinned. If a purple hat is placed on top of red hair, one will look as attractive as a summer flower. Second, the height of the hat is also an important point. Tall women should not go for hats with tall crowns, just as short women should choose hats with upturned brims （边缘）to give the look of height. Third, and most importantly, the shape of the face decides the kind of hat one should pick. A small, gentle hat that fits the head looks good on a small face. However, women with big, round faces should choose a different style.As the saying goes, “Fine feathers make fine birds.” A good hat can not only help your dress but also support your features, so why not choose the best possible one next time you want to be in public?9. What does the underlined word“harsh”in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. goodB. badC. strangeD. different10. According to the article, which of the following women would look most attractive?A. A red-haired woman who wears a purple hat.B. A big-faced woman who wears a small, nice hat.C. A tall woman who wears a hat with a tall crown.D. A small dark-skinned woman who wears a black hat with a tall crown.11. What does the last paragraph suggest?A. Hats are worn on the head to keep warm.B. Hats can make you look much taller.C. Hats are not as important as character.D. Hats can help you look better in public.DWant a glance of the future of health care? Take a look at the way the various networks of people about patient care are being connected to one another, and how this new connectivity is being exploited to deliver medicine to the patient —no matter where he or she may be.Online doctors offering advice based on normal symptoms(症状) are the most obvious example. Increasingly, however, remote diagnosis(远程诊断) will be based on real physiological data(生理数据) from the actual patient. A group from the University of Kentucky has shown that by using personal data assistance plus a mobile phone, it is perfectly practical to send a patient’s important signs over the telephone. With this kind of equipment, the cry asking whether there was a doctor in the house could well be a thing of the past.Other medical technology groups are working on applying telemedicine to rural(countryside) care. And at least one team wants to use telemedicine as a tool for disaster need—especially after earthquakes. On the whole, the trend is towards providing global access to medical data and experts’ opinions.But there is one problem. Bandwidth(宽带) is the limiting factor for sending plex(复杂的) medical pictures around the world —CT photos being one of the biggest bandwidth users. munication satellites may be able to deal with the short-term needs during disasters such as earthquakes or wars. But medicine is looking towards both the second-generation Internet and third-generation mobile phones for the future of remote medical service.Doctors have met to discuss puter-based tools for medical diagnosis, trainingand telemedicine. With the falling price of broadband munications, the new technologies should start a new time when telemedicine and the sharing of medical information, experts’ opinions and diagnosis are mon.12. The writer chiefly talks about _______.A. the use of telemedicineB. the on-lined doctorsC. medical care and treatmentD. munication improvement13. The basis of remote diagnosis will be _______.A. personal data assistanceB. some words of a patientC. real physiological informationD. medical pictures from the Internet14. Which of the following statements is true according to the text？A. Patients don’t need doctors in hospitals any more.B. It is impossible to send a patient’s signs over the telephone.C. Many teams use telemedicine dealing with disasters now.D. Broadband munications will bee cheaper in the future.15. The “problem” in the fourth paragraph refers to the fact that _______.A. bandwidth isn’t big enough to send plex medical picturesB. the second-generation of Internet has not bee popular yetC. munication satellites can only deal with short-term needsD. there is not enough equipment for spreading the medical care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。

四川省2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题一、单项选择1. Rose couldn't stand .A.being made fun ofB.making fun ofC.to make fun ofD.being made fun2. Jack part in the exam because of his cheating in the last exam.A.is banned to takeB.is banned from takingC.banned from takingD.banned to take3. Young readers often find the novels of Dickens than Thackeray's.A.far more excitingB.even much excitingC.so more excitingD.a lot much exciting4. The expert advised the boy,who always fails to remember the new words, to an effective way of learning vocabulary.A.adaptB.admireC.adoptD.admit5. Since then the number of people taking driving Lessons 20%.A.has increased toB.have increased toC.has increased byD.have increased by6. At the news that her house was ,the old woman tears.A.broken out; burst intoB.broken down; burst outC.broken up; burst outD.broken into; burst into7. It was ten years they got married.A.whenB.thatC.sinceD.before8. The train had left the station I got there.A.as soon asB.immediatelyC.the momentD.by the time9. It is in the hall can house 10,000 people the opening ceremony of the Global 5G Technology Summit will be held.A.which;thatB.where;thatC.which;whoD.where; whom.10. The employee you had thought highly dishonest.A.of provingB.of provedC.of to proveD.of being proved二、阅读选择Do's and Don's in Whale WatchingThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in John﹣stone Strait, where killer whales are found in a daily basis each summer． It is strongly recommended that vessel（船只）operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales．Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back．Approach no closer than 100 meters, then stop the boat but keep the engine on．Keep noise levels down﹣﹣﹣ no horns, whistles or racing of engines．Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 meters from your vessel．Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 meters from the whales．Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction．Avoiding disturbing groups of resting whales．Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if traveling side by side with whales． When whales are traveling close to shore, avoiding crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore．Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 meters of whales．If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales．Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines．（1）For whom is this text written？________A. Tour guidesB. Whale watchersC. Vessel operatorsD. Government officials．（2）When leaving the observation areas， the vessel should________．A. move close to the beachB. increase speed graduallyC. keep its engine running slowlyD. remain at the back of the whales．．（3）When going side by side with whales， the vessel should________．A. keep moving in the same directionB. surround the whales with other boats．C. travel closer and closer to the shore．D. take a good viewing position．．（4）What is the shortest safe distance from the whales？________A. 400 metersB. 300 metersC. 200 metersD.100 meters．Facial expressions carry meanings that are determined by situations and relationships. For example, in American culture a smile is in general an expression of pleasure. Yet it also has other uses. A woman's smile at a police officer does not carry the same meaning as the smile she gives to a young child. A smile may show love or politeness. It can also hide true feelings. It often causes confusion across cultures. For example, many people in Russia smiling at strangers in public to be unusual and even improper. Yet many Americans smile freely at strangers in public places (although this is less common in big cities). Some Russians believe that Americans smile in the wrong places; some Americans believe that Russians don't smile enough. In Southeast Asian culture, a smile is frequently used to cover painful feelings. Vietnamese people may tell a sad story but end the story with a smile.Our faces show emotions, but we should not attempt to "read" people from another culture as we would "read" someone from our own culture. The fact that members of one culture do not express their emotions as openly as do members of another does not mean that they do not experience emotions. Rather, there are cultural differences in the amount of facial expressions permitted. For example, in public and in formal situations many Japanese do not show their emotions as freely as Americans do. When with friends, Japanese and Americans seem to show their emotions similarly.It is difficult to generalize statement about Americans and facial expressiveness because of personal and cultural differences in the United States. People from certain cultural backgrounds in the United States seem to be more facially expressive than others. The key is to try not to judge people whose ways of showing emotion are different. If we judge according to our own cultural habits, we may make the mistake of "reading" the other person incorrectly.（1）The author mentions the smile of the Vietnamese to prove that smile can ______.A.show friendliness to strangersB.be used in the wrong placesC.be used to hide true feelingsD.show personal habits（2）What should we do before attempting to "read" people？A.Learn about their relations with others.B.Figure out what they will do next．C.Find out about their past experience.D.Understand their cultural backgrounds．（3）What would be the best title for the test？A.Cultural Differences.B.Smiles and Relationship.C.Facial Expressiveness.D.Habits and Emotions.Pilates, yaga and the running machine get all the attention when it comes to popular ways to stay healthy． There is, however, a more ________ exercise that might not be so attractive, but has all the benefits﹣walking．Certified fitness professional Jolynn Jaekel explains, "What I love about walking is that anyone can do it at any age and any fitness level．Plus, it is good for your heart．your head and your wallet．"A recent report details the health benefits of walking．The report found that walking regularly to fulfill the 150 minutes of moderate physical exercise every week, recommended by the UK's chief medical officer, could save 37, 000 lives each year．Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California found that quick walking reduces the risk of heart disease more effectively than running．They observed participants aged between 18 and 80 over a six﹣year period and found that walking reduced the risk of heart disease by 9.3%, while running reduced it by 4.5%．And there is even more good news: 30 minutes of quick walking over five days could help you sleep easily, according to research by Oregon State University．The study by days could help you sleep easily．The study by the university showed that walking helped participants sleep better and feel more alert during the day．The sooner you get started, the sooner you'll notice the differences in your mind and body．So, go out for your 30﹣minute walk in a nearby park or green space．（1）The underlined word "humble" in the first paragraph probably means________．A.simpleB.relaxingC.popularD.active．（2）What does Jolynn Jaekel think of walking？________A.It is loved by people of all ages．B.It is much healthier than running．C.It is a money﹣saving physical exercise．D.It's becoming more and more popular．．（3）What did scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory find？________ A.Walking helps people with sleep problems．B.Walking contributes to curing heart disease．C.Walking 150 minutes per week can save lives．D.Walking is better than running in some cases．．（4）In which section of a newspaper can we read this text？________ment．B.Lifestyle．cation．D.Media．Many of us eat purely to satisfy our appetite for delicious food. But due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP), many Chinese people are changing their eating habits.Due to busy work schedules, ordering simple and quick meals online used to be commonplace (寻常的) for many young people in China. Zhang Xiaoyan, a 30-year-old from Nanjing, Jiangsu province, was one of them. She typically ate in the office and seldom cooked at home on weekdays. Even on weekends, she would prefer takeout food. But amid the NCP outbreak, being trapped at home for an extended (延长的) period has changed her eating habit. Now, she rolls up her sleeves and cooks for hersel f. “Cooking by myself sometimes is quite time-demanding, but it helps me have a healthy diet,” Zhang told China Daily.Instead of eating at fast food chains or restaurants, cooking at home has become a nationwide trend. Some even regard sharing food videos on their WeChat Moments at meal times as “a special way to say hello to each other when face-to-face dinner is not possible,” noted China Daily.Apart from cooking at home, many also eat separately and adopt (采用) the habit of using serving chopsticks and spoons, or gongkuai and gongshao in Chinese.Influenced by collectivism (集体主义), communal eating habits have been a part of Chinese culture for centuries. For Chinese people, eating one’s own dish would be considered rude during a social gathering. They typically share several dishes laid out in the center of a table and sometimes share utensils (餐具) in the meals to show their respect and closeness.Though it seems polite, it’s indeed risky. According to World Health Organization, foodborne (食物传播的) diseases are quite common, and saliva (唾液) is one of the most common ways for them to spread. So many cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, have already launched initiatives (倡议) for people to order separate meals. “Healthy eating habits and maintaining good order have become real issues for us. It’s related to people’s health and safety, and it’s also a personal responsibility during the pandemic (大流行),” noted Guangming Daily. These are habits formed amid the pandemic, but as long as they are good for our health, perhaps we should keep them from now on.（1）How has Zhang Xiaoyan’s eating habit changed?A.She eats simple and quick meals more often.B.She cooks meals by herself at home.C.She now orders more takeout food.D.She often copies the meals her friends post on WeChat.（2）What do Paragraphs 5-7 mainly talk about?A.How to change communal eating habits.B.Why changing communal eating habits helps.C.The relationship between culture and eating habits.D.The role collectivism plays in Chinese eating habits.（3）What does Guangming Daily’s quote tell us?A.Eating habits have a lot to do with our health.B.Safety always comes first in every situation.C.People are warned that foodborne diseases are on the rise.D.It’s di fficult for Chinese people to break bad eating habit三、完形填空Experts say boredom is good for kids.,which forces them to be creative,_______ their imagination , and helps them discover new things. A(n) _______ in point is 12-year-old Luke Dubuque , Ohio.Luke was _______ of playing video games and riding his bike, so he decided to build a tree house in his backyard instead. He made money from moving the lawn and _______ exchanged some service , such as gaining the help of an electrician _______ sweeping his garage. Luke also_______ spare materials from his grandmother’s house and other _______ materials from his neighbors for some of the windows and the door.The 46-square-foot tree house cost $ 2000 to build and _______18 months . Inside there is a bed, a table and a mounted (安装好的) TV, and a lift can be easily _______ by stairway.Although Luke did the ________ and learned how to do all the work,he had hisfather’s ________ through out the project . Greg was very happy that his son learned to keep within a ________and deal with grown-ups. ________, he had some simple rules when Luke ________ the project 18 months ago: “You ________ the money . You build it. And you own it.”Luke is now in love with________ .He has a YouTube channel and hopes to ________ other kids to start building.________, he wants to build a bigger tiny house to live in, but for now, he ________ in his new home a few nights a week, does homework there, and use it to take a ________ from his twin brother.（1）A.changesB.ignoreC.improvesD.weakens（2）A.methodB.explanationC.procedureD.case（3）A.tiredB.fondC.confidentD.guilty（4）A.thusB.evenC.stillD.anyhow（5）A.in exchange forB.in praise ofC.in charge ofD.in place of（6）A.updatedB.stoleC.removeded（7）A.recycledB.cheapC.newD.raw（8）A.spentB.tookC.savedD.wasted（9）A.supportedB.accessedC.heldnded（10）A.researchB.houseworkC.experimentD.discovery（11）A.permissionB.helpC.controlD.order（12）A.creditB.businessC.budgetD.duty（13）A.ThereforeB.BesidesC.InsteadD.However（14）A.finishedB.decoratedC.startedD.painted（15）A.borrowB.donateC.raiseD.distribute（16）A.booksB.videosC.ridingD.building（17）A.inspireB.pressmandD.warn（18）A.LuckilyB.EventuallyC.FrequentlyD.Strangely（19）A.brings outB.leaves outC.hangs outD.puts out（20）A.stepB.riskC.chanceD.break四、单词拼写根据中文意思或首字母提示用M1-M6所学单词的正确形式填空。

四川高一高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1. ______ number of our class is fifty-nine and ______ number of students are fond of English.A．The, the B．A, aC．A, the D．The, a2. We have to write a description of the street ______ we live and give it to the teacher tomorrow. A．which B．that C．where D．how3. Excuse me, honey, a reporter from Chengdu Daily ______ all day. Could you speak to her now? A．phones B．has phonedC．phoned D．has been phoning4.From her _________ looks, I could see that she didn’t believe what I said.A．amazing B．amazedC．amaze D．amazement5. ----Could you help me with my English---- ________.A．It's nothing B．Not at allC．With pleasure D．It’s my pleasure6. The food ______ at the moment is for the dinner party.A．cooked B．to be cookedC．is being cooked D．being cooked7.—My room gets very cold at night.—________.A．So is mine B．So mine isC．So does mine D．So mine does8.George is going to talk about the geography of his country, but I’d rather he ______ more on its culture. A．focus B．focusedC．will focus D．had focused9.It’s the third time ______ late this month.A．that you arrived B．when you arrivedC．that you’v e arrived D．when you’ve arrived10.— How do you deal with the disagreement between the company and the customers?— The key _____ the problem is to meet the demand _____ by the customers.A．to solving; making B．to solve; makingC．to solving; made D．to solve; made11.The hotel wanted to charge 50$ for the room service, but we couldn’t ______ to live in such an expensive hotel.A．spend B．affordC．charge D．pay12. ---Can I join the club, Dad?---You can when you ______ a bit old.A．get B．will getC．are getting D．will have got13. Many websites have been _______ to help people study foreign languages.A．put off B．put upC．put away D．put on14. Although _______ of danger, tourists can't help taking photos near the cliff. A．having warned B．warned C．warning D．to be warned 15. Several weeks had gone by _______ we realized the painting was missing.A．as B．sinceC．before D．when二、完形填空阅读下面短文,从所给的四个选项（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。

四川省乐山一中2021-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部份。

总分值150分。

考试时刻为120分钟。

第I卷 (选择题，共95分)一、听力部份（共20分）第一节简短对话（共5小题；每题1分，总分值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 三个选项当选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时刻回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

一、Where are the speakers going?A. T o a shop.B. To a restaurant.C. T o the railway station.二、What will the man do?A. Make tea for Christine.B. Have a cup of tea.C. Boil more water.3、When is Jane’s birthday?A. June 5th.B. June 9th.C. June 20th.4、Where did the man spend his vacation?A. In a big city.B. On a farm.C. In a factory.五、How much does one ticket cost?A. ＄4.30.B. ＄4.50.C. ＄5.第二节对话或独白（共15小题；每题1分，总分值15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三个选项当选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时刻阅读各个小题，每题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时刻。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第六、7题。

六、When did the man book the room?A. On October 8th.B. On October 15th.C. On October 22nd.7、How does the man want to pay?A. In cash.B. By traveler’s check.C. By credit card.听第7段材料，回答第八、9题。

四川省雅安中学2020-2021学年下学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷考试时间共120 分钟，满分150分。

试题卷分第I 卷（选择题）和第II 卷（非选择题）。

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。

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眉山一中办学一路体2021届高一下学期期中考试英语2018.4英语试题卷共9页。

满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1．答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和答题卷规定的位置上。

2．答选择题时，必需利用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

3．答非选择题时，必需利用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卷规定的位置上。

4．所有题目必需在答题卷上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。

5．考试结束后，将答题卷交回。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共100分）第一部份听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，请先将答案划在试题卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试题卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题；每小题l.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三个选项当选出最佳选项,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. Why does the woman want to go shopping?A. T o spend time with the man.B. To get shoes for her concert.C. T o pick out some clothes for the man.2. What is the girl going to doA. Go shoppingB. Go camping.C. Go swimming3. How old might the man’s sist er be?A. 19.B. 29.C. 39.4. Where did the man most probably leave his wallet?A. In a cinema.B. On a bus.C. In a restaurant.5. What does the woman think the desks are for?A. T o keep the students calm.B. To control the students’ wei ght.C. To improve the students’ gra des.第二节(共15小题；每小题l.5分, 满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

四四四四四四四2020-2021四四四四四四四四四四四四四四四四四四四四四四四川省南充高级中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题书面表达（满分25分）52. 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack来信说对中国文化很感兴趣尤其喜欢唐诗(Tang poetry)。

请你给他写一封邮件，提出学习建议并表达祝愿，内容包括：1. 唐诗地位及影响；2. 列举著名诗人；3. 欢迎来华交流。

注意：1. 词数100左右2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯3. 开头语已为你写好（不计入总词数）Dear Jack,I’m glad to know that you’re interested in Chinese culture, especially Tang poetry.___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________【答案】Dear Jack,I’m glad to know that you’re interested in Chinese culture, especially Tang poetry. As you know, Tang poetry is a very important literary form which enjoys great popularity in China.They represent the traditional Chinese culture and are popular all over the world. As the golden age of poems, the Tang Dynasty produced many outstanding poets, among whom Li Bai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi were the mostwell-known in history. When it comes to poems, you’d better grasp the meaning firstly, then try to recite the whole poem. If you choose the right method and work hard, your learning ability can be improved.Welcome to China and I’m looking forward to your view about the Tang poems.Yours,Li Hua 四川省资阳市雁江区中和中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你校将举办音乐节。

四川省南山中学高一下学期期中考试英语4月第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分10分）第一节（共4小题；每小题1分，满分4分）听下面4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 fruit does the woman like best?A. ApplesB. PeachesC. Oranges2. How much will the man pay for the stamps?A. Eight centsB. Eighty centsC. Eighteen cents3. What did the woman do yesterday evening?A. See a movieB. Go out with the manC. Visit the man’s brother4. Why won’t the man go fishing tomorrow?A. Because he hates fishingB. Because he is seriously illC. Because he has to look after his mother第二节（共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分）听下面2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5段材料,回答第5至7题5. What does the woman want to do with her old car?A. Give it to a friendB. Sell it to someoneC. Lend it to the man’s wife6. What does the man’s wife want to do?A. Buy a second-hand carB. Learn to play the pianoC. Buy a new car7. What can we learn from the dialogue?A. The man wants to buy a car for himselfB. The man’s wife needs to use a car quite oftenC. The man can’t afford a new car听第6段材料,回答第8至10题8. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. Why making friends is important for girls in middle school.B. How to help your daughter make friends in middle school.C. How to help your children get along well with others9. What is the third way mentioned by the speaker?A. Talk with your child every day.B. Make sure your middle schooler knows you love her.C. Tell your child what is most important in a friend.10.How many ways are mentioned in the monologue?A. 4B. 5C. 6第二部分：英语知识运用第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）11. Jumping out of ______ airplane at ten thousand feet is quite ______ exciting experience.A. an; anB. /; theC. /; anD. the; the12. Mr. Smith was thinking about how to explain to the manager why he was late for work, when a good idea______ to him.A. happenedB. broughtC. occurredD. struck13. At last we reached a lonely village, ____ lay a beautiful river.A. in front of itB. in front of whichC. in front of thatD. and in front of which14. Please be quiet---recording is _____. Otherwise we’ll waste a lot of time.A. for the time beingB. in theoryC. in processD. in silence15. ---- Have you got the leaving time of the train for me?---Yes, but you’d better ____of it by yourself.A. make sureB. be sureC. to make sureD. be certain16. The effect that the incident ____ on the students is so profound（深远的）that they will always treasure it alltheir life.A．takes B. makes C. has D. does17. How long have the two countries been ________?A. at a warB. in warC. at warD. in a war18. Scientists say it may be five or six years ____ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients.A. sinceB. afterC. beforeD. when19. I can not but _________ to hear such a story.A. laughingB. to laughC. laughD. laughedThe earthquake last night was really terrible.—______, no people were injured or killed, and they escaped in time.A. HopefullyB. LuckilyC. SadlyD. Unfortunately21. Although that big earthquake did great ______ to this city, it was soon rebuilt from the ______.A. damage; ruinB. damages; ruinC. damage; ruinsD. damages; ruins22. Helen had to shout ______ above the sound of the music.A. make herself hearB. to make herself hearC. making herself heardD. to make herself heard23. To keep the room tidy, you’re supposed to put everything __________.A. in the positionB. in ordersC. in positionD. in the order24. When he was 12, his parents died, _______ him _______ from door to door.A. left, to begB. leaving, to begC. left, beggingD. leaving, begging25. What surprised me was not what he said but ________ he said it.A. the wayB. in the wayC. in the wayD. the way which第二节完型填空（共；每小题1分，满分Yesterday evening I was watching the evening news on television. The news was about a 26 for scientific discoveries. The announcer, whose name was Ralph Story, 27 something that caught my 28. “All great discoveries,” he said, “are made by people between the age of twenty-five and thirty.” Being a little over thirty myself, I wanted to 29with him. Nobody wants to think that he is past the age of making any 30. The next day I went to the public library, spending several hours, and 31to find the ages of famous people and their discoveries. Ralph was right.First I looked at some of the 32discoveries. One of the earliest, the famous one that33that bodies of different weight 34at the same speed, was made by Galileo when he was 26. Madam Curie started her research that led to a Nobel Prize when she was 28. Einstein was 26 when he 35his world-changing theory of relativity. Well, 36of that. Yet I wondered if those “best years” were true in other 37.Then how about 38? Surely it needed the wisdom of 39to make a good leader. Perhaps it does, but look when these people 40their careers（事业）. Winston Churchill was elected to the House of Commons at the age of 26. Abraham Lincoln 41the life of a country lawyer and was elected to the government at what age? Twenty-six.But why don’t best years come after thirty? After thirty, I 42most people do not want to take risks or try new ways in their lives. Then I thought of those famous people43 Shakespeare and Picasso. The former one was writing wonderful 44at the late age of fifty, 45the latter was still trying new ways of painting when he was ninety!26. A. program B. prize C. conference D. report27. A. said B. announced C. explained D. studied28. A. mind B. care C. attention D. surprise29. A. disagree B. talk C. meet D. advise30. A. chance B. discovery C. research D. fortune31. A. happened B. wanted C. succeeded D. managed32. A. last B. scientific C. oldest D. modern33. A. found B. proved C. doubted D. showed34. A. disappear B. move C. meet D. fall35. A. invented B. developed C. published D. made36. A. plenty B. lot C. much D. all37. A. fields B. science C. course D. ages38. A. election B. politics C. leaders D. society39. A. age B. brain C. living D. leadership40. A. finished B. won C. started D. defeated41. A. led B. devoted C. began D. gave up42. A. guess B. know C. believe D. agree43. A. as B. to be C. like D. about44. A. paintings B. idioms C. poems D. works45. A. when B. while C. who D. after第三部分：阅读理解（共17小题；每小题2分，满分34分）AWhen I was laid off (解雇) from Intel Corporation two years ago, I felt very sad. I’d been with the com pany since 1996 and had poured a lot into my work. I was afraid that I would not find a better job.Several years before, I had taken a comedy class to conquer (克服) my fear of public speaking. Like many other performers, I seemed shy in front of peop le, but after a show, people said, "Hey, you’re amazing on stage."So I thought it was a chance for me to take up comedy now. It would pay very little. Luckily, I had saved a lot during all my years at Intel.I made up jokes while taking the subway, walking around, and talking on the phone. I made efforts to practice, improved myself on the Internet, and performed whenever I had a chance. My new career took off. I’m a frequent flyer, and I get upgraded (升级) to first class on every flight.R ecently, I made $12,500 one night. I’m making more than double what I made at Intel. I’ll probably earn about $275,000 this year, not counting the advertisements I was involved in for a computer company. I also have a role in a movie next summer. I’ve beco me pretty well-known.In this business, there is no greater excitement than thinking of a joke that makes you laugh out loud, practicing it for a small audience, and then performing it in a theater of 2,000 people. Getting laid off is the best thing that has ever happened to me.46. What’s the passage mainly about?A. The author’s experience after being laid off.B. The greatest excitement in the author’s life.C. The funniest thing the author had experienced.D. The author’s experience at Intel Corporation.47. How did the author feel when he was laid off?A. Excited.B. Relaxed.C. Lonely.D. Worried.48. Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s new work?A. He is successful in it.B. He usually does it on the plane.C. It wastes a lot of time.D. It includes making movies.49. What can we learn from the passage?A. Honesty is the best policy.B. It is never too late to learn.C. A loss may turn out to be a gain.D. Time and tide wait for no man.BDear Ralf,I have received your letter from school and am glad to know that you are becoming responsible enough to decide on your career.You are now in the final year of college and are about to start a more independent life in society. You know that the conditions of social life were different in my days. However, all I can say is that you must select a career wisely. The first consideration is your interests. You can only succeed and feel happy when you do something you enjoy. Your job must be both gainful and satisfying. Then, you must read up on the latest in the field you are aiming at. Also, you should get familiar with the men and women in that field. When mind and heart function together, success is inevitable.No career is more or less important than any other one. The machine of life is operated by different people and different careers. I think your interests may lie in the field of making TV programs. Your great communication skills, your active participation in school plays and the prizes you have won in speech competitions all point in that direction. So a career in Mass Communication and TV film would really suit you. If you succeed in that field, fame (名声) and treasure will both follow.Think a thousand times before making the final decision regarding your career. Anyhow, we expect you to be a man of success.We all know that you are mature (成熟的) enough to think for yourself.With all the best wishes！Your loving father50. We can infer that Ralf had written a letter to ask for advice on how to ______.A. prepare for a competitionB. communicate with othersC. choose a careerD. get good marks51. What can we know about Ralf?A. He has graduated from college.B. He gets on badly with his father.C. He has ever taken part in school plays.D. He won prizes in the field of film-making.52. The father thinks that _____.A. fame is more important than treasureB. every career is of the same importanceC. his son is too young to make a decision himselfD. there is no real understanding between parents and children53. The underlined word in Paragraph 2 probably means ______.A. impossible to happenB. difficult to proveC. hard to imagineD. sure to come54. The father suggests that his son should _____.A. consider interests first when choosing a careerB. keep good relationship with successful peopleC. never be proud when making progressD. be active in school activitiesCDo you speak Net lingo (术语)? The Internet has supplied us with more than a connection to the world. It has created new symbols and new ways to use words and rules of communication."Probably the greatest change has to do with the fact that people have to type in order to communicate online." said Erin Jansen, the author and publisher of "Net Lingo: The Internet Dictionary".Jansen added, "Since typing takes more time than speaking, people prefer to type less and use less punctuation (标点) when getting their point across. This results in a more relaxed communication style.""It’s typical for people to type only in lower-case letters when sending an e-mail," she said, "because e-mail has been used as a more informal medium than other forms of communication."William K. Horton, who has authored books on the use of icons (图示), said, "The Web has thrown new symbols and systems in our faces. New symbols come from the need to communicate.""For example, smileys (笑脸符) have entered popular culture. Smileys appear in chat and e-mail because facial expressions and tone of voice made emotional meanings clear."A lot of new symbols have appeared on the Internet because people are using the Internet to communicate things for which we do not have words or symbols," he added."Finally, the use of visual symbols on the Internet is just a practical attempt to save time, have fun and perhaps reduce translation," he said."Internet lingo is changing the way people communicate offline because more people are aware (知道) of it, using it, and taking what they’ve learned or experienced online into the offline world," Jansen said.55. According to Jansen, people use Net lingo because ____.A. they want to save time when communicating onlineB. they are required to use it when communicating onlineC. it makes conversations between people funnierD. it’s a better way to make people understand each other56. Some new symbols like smileys have appeared on the Internet to _______.A. replace regular wordsB. make fun of othersC. attract more people to surf the InternetD. help people express themselves more clearly57. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Net lingo will replace regular languages.B. People are spending more and more time on the Internet.C. Net lingo has entered our daily communication.D. Net lingo keeps changing as more and more people use it.58. Why did the author write this passage?A. To encourage people to use Net lingo.B. To tell people about a new way to communicate.C. To introduce the development of the Internet.D. To talk about the effect of the Internet.DBest Inventions of the Ancient ChinesePaper currencyPaper currency was first used by the Chinese, and is now used widely in most countries. The earliest record of this invention was in the Song Dynasty (in the 10th century).Row cropsCrops began to be planted in rows around the sixth century BC, which allows them to grow faster and larger. In addition, the wind hits the straight rows and blows gently across them.Deep drilling(钻井)for gasA technique developed in about 1040 is still used today, known as "deep drilling" for gas. This technique has given many Americans jobs in the past, and it still does today, and is responsible for a considerable(可观的)amount of America’s income.FireworksFireworks were invented by the Chinese as entertainment, but were later used to scare off enemies in wars. Today, we use fireworks to celebrate holidays. It is great that this third century BC technique is still practiced and enjoyed today.GunpowderGunpowder wasn’t designed first for war use. The date of gun-powder’s invention is unknown, but it is sa id that it was invented around the same time as fireworks.Parachute(降落伞)The invention is used widely today, both for entertainment and scientific use. The first record of the parachute was in 90 BC, but it is said to have been invented in the second century BC.Rudder(舵)Before the invention of the rudder, boats had to rely on oars to turn, which required a lot of time and energy. Now the rudder is used widely in all types of boats. The invention date is unknown.59. Which of the following is the correct order, according to the invention date?A. Paper currency; Row crops; Gunpowder; ParachuteB. Row crops; Gunpowder; Parachute; Paper currencyC. Parachute; Gunpowder; Row crops; Paper currencyD. Gunpowder; Parachute; Row crops; Paper currency60. It can be inferred from the passage that _________.A. It saves time and energy for people to operate the rudder than oars on boats.B. when wind hits the rows of crops, it destroys them.C. paper currency was the world’s oldest form of moneyD. the main income of the USA comes from deep drilling for gas61. What do the inventions mentioned above have in common?A. They all have exact written records.B. They were invented by ancient Chinese people and used as entertainment at first.C. They have all been of great benefit to human beings.D. They are becoming out of date in most countries in the world.62. What do you know about fireworks, according to the passage?A. They were first invented to scare people.B. They were invented for wars.C. They were developed from gunpowder.D. They were invented at about the same time as gun-powder.缺题参考答案1-5 CBACB 6-10 CCBCBACBCA 16-CCCA 21-25 CDCBA26-30 BACAB 31-35 DBBDC 36-40 AABAC 41-45 DACDB46-50 ADACC 51-55 CBDAA 56-60 DCBBA 61-62 CD63. on—off 64. But—However 65. that—those66. is 去掉或is 前加it 67. 第二个were 去掉68. because—thatPossible version:Dear teachers and students,These days one major environmental problem in our city is air pollution. Every day we have to take in very dirty air, which does great harm to our health. To make the air in the city fresher, we should keep the following in mind.Firstly, we should take a bus or ride a bicycle instead of driving a car and try to use cleaner fuels. Secondly, we should not throw litter here and there but put it into the dustbin. Thirdly, some factories should be closed or moved out of the city. Finally, we need to plant more trees or grass to make the air fresh.Lets take action and try our best to make the air in the city cleaner!Thank you!The Students’Union。

四川省龙泉中学高一下学期期中考试英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷、第Ⅱ卷（选择题）和第Ⅲ卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分150分，考试时间1。

注意事项：1.请将第Ⅰ卷、第Ⅱ卷选择题答案涂在机读卡上对应栏内。

2.请将第Ⅲ卷非选择题答案写在答题卡相应的位置内。

3.交卷时只交机读卡和答题卡。

第I 卷（选择题）听力部分(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 time is it now？A．11:45. B. 11:15. C．10:45．2．What is the man going to do tonight？A．To have a party. B．To visit Jane．C．To see a play．3．How much must the woman pay if she buys three shirts？A．15 dollars. B．9 dollars. C．8 dollars.4．Who is coming to visit the family？A．The man’s mother. B．The woman’s mother.C．The child’s mother.5. How many radios will Jessie have in her family？A．Two．B．Three. C．Four.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。

四川高一高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.---Can I ask you a personal question?---________.A．That’s all right B．Take it easyC．You are welcome D．Go straight ahead2.The eyes react______light,as everybody knows.A．with B．against C．on D．to3.After watering the grass, Peter a notice by its side, which reads “Keep Off”.A．gave up B．made up C．put up D．took up4.Many people can hardly______to buy a flat ,especially in big cities such as Beijing,Shanghai and Shenzhen. A．permit B．afford C．expect D．offer5.A friend has told me about_______restaurant near here.A．a little nice fish B．a nice little fishC．nice a little fish D．a fish nice little6.We finally arrived at a(n)_____that the work must be completed within 3 days.A．impression B．approach C．permission D．conclusion7.The dictionary is of great use to me. I would gladly have paid for it.A．twice as much B．twice as manyC．much as twice D．many as twice8.---I for London to attend a meeting tomorrow. The plane at 10:20 am.---Have a good journey!A．am leaving; leaves B．leave; leavesC．am leaving; is leaving D．leave; is leaving9.---Would you mind if I smoked here?---______,but smoking is not allowed in the office.A．You can B．I am sorry C．Not at all D．Of course not 10.Seen from the top, the stadium looks just like a bird’s nest of tree branches.A．to make B．made C．making D．being made11.______I went to Guiling,I was fascinated by its natural scenery.A．The first time B．At first C．At the first time D．For the first time 12.It seems that there are people out of work. Something must be done to solve the problem.A．a great many B．a great many ofC．a great deal D．a great deal of13.It’s the second time that I in Beijing. What great changes! It’s years since Ihere last time.A．went; had left B．had been; leftC．have been; left D．have; have left14.Joan’s mother thought it would be good for her character to from home and earn some money on her own. A．run away B．take away C．keep away D．get away15.As is known to all,the water in the sea______much salt.A．holds B．contains C．includes D．covers二、完形填空Two men, both seriously ill, were in the same hospital room. One man was allowed to _16_ up in his bed for an hour each afternoon. His bed was _17_ the room’s only window. The other man on the other side of the room had to _18_ all his time lying on his back in bed.Every afternoon when the man by the window could sit up he _19_ pass the time by describing to his _20 all the things he could see outs ide the window. “The window overlooks a _21_ with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans play on the water _22_ children sail their model boats. Young lovers walk _23_ among flowers of every colour. Grand old trees grace(装扮) the landscape, and a fine _24_ of the c ity skyline can be seen in the distance.” As the man by the window _25_ all this in detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and _26_ the scene.Days and weeks passed. On morning, the day nurse came only to find the man by the window had died _27_ in his sleep. When the man’s body was _28_, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the _29_. The nurse agreed and after making sure he was _30_, she left. Slowly and painfully, the man raised himself _31_ to take his first look at the _32_ world outside by himself. But to his _33_, he found it faced nothing _34_ a blank wall.In fact, the man by the window was _35_ and could not even see the wall. He just wanted to encourage his roommate.【1】A．wake B．climb C．sit D．stand【2】A．well above B．just over C．far from D．next to【3】A．spend B．lose C．waste D．save【4】A．could B．would C．might D．should【5】A．doctor B．nurse C．friend D．roommate【6】A．wall B．street C．fence D．park【7】A．when B．while C．since D．though【8】A．step by step B．arm in arm C．face to face D．one by one【9】A．view B．sign C．symbol D．mark 【10】A．explained B．described C．watched D．heard 【11】A．think B．expect C．imagine D．guess 【12】A．peacefully B．bravely C．helplessly D．sadly 【13】A．put away B．taken away C．picked up D．caught up 【14】A．wall B．park C．lake D．window 【15】A．dead B．amazed C．comfortable D．encouraged 【16】A．planning B．trying C．refusing D．wishing 【17】A．previous B．embarrassing C．beautiful D．favorite 【18】A．horror B．delight C．surprise D．sadness 【19】A．like B．as C．but D．and【20】A．dead B．deaf C．pitiful D．blind三、阅读理解1.On the first day of the new term, I met my new headmaster at the school gate. “Follow me, please!” he said. He had a quiet, kind voice. He took me into my new classroom and left. In front of me, thirty pairs of eyes looked at me. I knew he had told the students that I was blind. I could almost feel the question behind their eyes: Blind? I felt the answer too: If she’s blind, this should be good! I heard quiet voices in a corner of the classroom. For a moment, I felt afraid. I knew at once that I had to be strong.“Class,” I said as loudly as I could. “I may be blind. But I am not foolish. Take those naughty smiles off your faces, and stop talking, please!” Of course, I could not see their faces; I just guessed that some of them were smiling. The class were quiet. They were very surprised. I knew that I had done the right thing.As the days went by, the students had more surprises. I could smell when the children were eating sweets. I could easily hear combs going through hair, students passing messages, and so on. Once I found a girl passing a message to a friend. I took the message to the teachers’ room. A teacher read it to me. On one side it said, “Do you think she can see?” on the other it said, “I think so. She always knows what we’re doing.”Soon the students stopped being naughty, and started to work hard. Before long, they brought in photos of their families for me to look at; I knew then they were my friends. I also knew they had forgotten that I could not see. 【1】In Paragraph(段) 1 the writer said she must be strong because .A．she was too weakB．the students laughed at herC．the headmaster left her aloneD．she felt the students were not friendly to her【2】The students were surprised for the first time because .A．the teacher seemed to know everythingB．the teacher caught them smilingC．the teacher caught them talkingD．the teacher was not foolish【3】In the new teacher’s class the students often .A．exchanged sweets B．combed their hairC．wrote letters D．read letters【4】The students brought their photos for the writer to look at .A．to interest her B．to cure her illnessC．to make friends with her D．to show their friendliness2. It doesn't matter when or how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive. That's what all doctors thought, until they heard about Al Herpin. Al Herpin, it was said, never slept. Could this be true ? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves.Al Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They thought for sure that he got some sleep of some kind. So they stayed with him and watched every movement he made. But they were surprised. Though they watched him hour after hour and day after day. They never saw Herpin sleeping. In fact, he did not even own a bed. He never needed one.The only rest that Herpin sometimes got was sitting in a comfortable chair and reading newspapers. The doctors were puzzled by this strange continuous sleeplessness. They found only one answer that might explain his condition. Herpin remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he was born. But that was all. Was this the real reason ? No one could be sure. Herpin died at the age of 94.【1】The main idea of this passage is that _______.A．a person was found who actually didn't need any sleepB．large numbers of people do not need sleepC．everyone needs some sleep to stay aliveD．people can live longer by trying not to sleep【2】 The doctors came to visit Herpin, expecting to _______.A．cure him of his sleeplessnessB．find a way to free people from the need of sleepingC．find that his sleeplessness was not really trueD．find out why some old people didn't need any asleep【3】After watching him closely, the doctors came to believe that Al Herpin _______.A．was too old to need any sleepB．needed no sleep at allC．often slept in a chairD．needed some kind of sleep【4】One reason that might explain Herpin's sleeplessness was _______.A．that he hadn't got a bedB．that he had gradually got tired of the sleeping habitC．his mother's injury before he was bornD．his magnificent physical condition3.Paris is the capital of the European nation of France. It is also one of the most beautiful and most famous cities in the world.Paris is called the City of Light. It is also an international fashion center. What women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world. Paris is also a famous world center of education. For example, it is where the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this beautiful river. The oldest and perhaps most well-known is the Pont Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth century. The Sorbonne, a famous university, stands on the left bank of the river. There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum, the Louvre, as well as the Notre Dame. However, the most famous building in this city is Eiffel Tower. Paris is named after a group of people called the Parisii. They built a small village on an island in the middle ofthe Seine River about two thousand years ago. This island, called the lie de la Cite, is where Notre Dame lies. Today around eight million people live in the Paris area.【1】This article mainly tells us about .A．the buildings in ParisB．the general situations of ParisC．the center of the worldD．the famous buildings along the Seine River【2】From the passage we may conclude that .A．the clothes worn by women in Paris are liked by women all over the worldB．women in Paris sell their clothes all over the worldC．women from all over the world go to Paris and wear their own clothesD．women from all over the world like to go to Paris to buy clothes【3】The building of is the most famous building in Paris.A．UNESCO B．the Pont NeufC．Eiffel Tower D．Notre Dame【4】Which of the following descriptions of Paris is not true according to the text?A．Paris is the capital of the European nation of France.B．Paris is called the City of Light.C．The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is located in Paris.D．The most famous building in this city is the famous museum, the Louvre.4.Neighbours play an important role in our lives. Their lifestyles, friends, and social habits can have a strong influence on our lives. It is a good idea to get to know the people next door or across the street to develop a community (社区) of support and safety. You never know when a neighbour will find a stranger walking around your house, or you may want to leave an extra key at their house in case someone in your family gets locked out. How do you get along with your neighbours? Here are some tips for building a better relationship with your neighbours.Point ①…Proper greetings can make yo ur neighbours remember your name and pave (铺) the way for more meaningful future meetings. Don’t stay too long, though, or you’ll wear out your welcome!Point②…If your neighbour is building a pool, offer a few hours of help. Besides, you never know when th e favor might be returned.Point③…If you hear that someone who live close to you has had an accident, take over a hot meal or some fruit. Your action will add a special touch during a difficult time.Point④…Invite your neighbours over for a cup of coffee i n December or an Easter egg hunt in spring. A backyard barbecue (烧烤) can be a great way to share food and fun.Your neighbours may annoy you at times, but they are like family in many ways. Appreciate their strengths and overlook their weaknesses, and everyone will get along just fine.【1】What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A．The possibility of a good community.B．How to get to know your neighbours.C．How to influence your neighbours.D．The importance of neighbours.【2】According to the passage, which of the following may NOT be something nice to do?A．Offering to help your neighbours if they need help.B．Having a very long conversation with a new neighbour.C．Inviting your neighbours over for a backyard barbecue.D．Preparing a hot meal for a neighbour who is going through a difficult time.【3】Match the following titles with each point.a. Invite your neighbours over.b. Lend a helping hand.c. Go over and introduce yourself.d. Offer support.A．①-c②-b③-d④-a B．①-c②-b③-a④-dC．①-b②-c③-d④-a D．①-b②-c③-a④-d【4】We infer(推断出) that the writer wrote this passage to .A．explain why it is good to get along well with othersB．give us some tips on how to support our neighboursC．tell us how to get along with our neighoursD．advise us to be nice to our neighbours5.If you want to learn anything at school, you need to listen to your teachers. Unfortunately, millions of kids can’t hear what their teachers are saying. And it’s not because these students are goofing off. Often, it’s the room’s fault. Building architecture and building design can create echo(回声)-filled classrooms that make hearing difficult. Children with hearing impairments（损伤）suffer most from noisy classrooms. They sometimes can’t hear questions that other students ask in class. Compared with kids with healthy hearing, they have a harder time picking up new vocabulary words by hearing them in talking.Even kids with normal hearing have a harder time in the classroom when there’s too much noise. Younger children in particular have trouble separating important sounds –like a teacher’s voice – from background noise. Kids with learning disabilities and speech impediments（障碍）and kids for whom English is a second language also have a harder time learning in noisy situations.In recent years, scientists who study sound have been asking schools to reduce background noise, which may include loud air-conditioners and pipes. They’re also targeting outdoor noises, such as highway traffic. Noise reduction is a big deal. Why? Because quieter classrooms might make you smarter by letting you hear your lessons better.“It’s so obvious that we should have quiet rooms that allow for access to the lesson,” says Dan Ostergren, a hearing scientist. “Sometimes it surprises me that we spend so much time discussing this topic. I ju st want to go. Why is this hard for anyone to grasp?”【1】The underlined part “goofing off” in the first paragraph can be replaced by “”.A．lazy B．intelligent C．sleepy D．foolish【2】Who is most affected by noisy classrooms?A．Children with learning disabilities.B．Children with speech impairments.C．Children with hearing impediments.D．Children with normal hearing.【3】Why should noise be reduced in classrooms?A．Quiet classrooms are suitable for kids to have discussions.B．Quiet classrooms help kids recover from hearig impairments.C．Kids can’t separate sounds of air-conditioners and pipes.D．Kids can become smarter after hearing lessons better.【4】What would be the best title for the passage?A．Classroom design B．Noisy classroomsC．The sense of hearing D．Disabled kids四、信息匹配根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白出的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

四川高一高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、书面表达书面表达（满分15分）高中生在成长的过程中会碰到一些烦恼。

就这一话题你班正积极筹备召开一次主题班会。

请你依据下表进行必要的思考，并用英语准备一篇到会发言的材料。

词数100左右。

pains（烦恼） solutions（解决办法）相貌、体形不美不必在意不被他人理解,朋友少加强沟通学习滞后，压力大怎么办？零花钱不多怎么办？注意：1. 开头已写好，不记入词数。

2. 语言通顺，结构严谨。

Boys and girls，We high school students do have some growing pains, but we can get rid of them correctly and wisely._____________________________________________________________________________四川高一高中英语期中考试答案及解析一、书面表达书面表达（满分15分）高中生在成长的过程中会碰到一些烦恼。

就这一话题你班正积极筹备召开一次主题班会。

请你依据下表进行必要的思考，并用英语准备一篇到会发言的材料。

词数100左右。

pains（烦恼） solutions（解决办法）相貌、体形不美不必在意不被他人理解,朋友少加强沟通学习滞后，压力大怎么办？零花钱不多怎么办？注意：1. 开头已写好，不记入词数。

2. 语言通顺，结构严谨。

Boys and girls，We high school students do have some growing pains, but we can get rid of them correctly and wisely._____________________________________________________________________________【答案】 One possible version:Boys and girls，We high school students do have some growing pains, but we can get rid of them correctly and wisely. First, some of us are upset about their body styles and looks. It’s unnecessary and it’s not important at all. We needn’t care about it. It is one’s inner beauty that matters. Second, we sometimes seem to be misunderstood by our teachers, parents and classmates. Facing this, we can find a proper time to have a heart-to-heart talk with them, trying to remove the misunderstanding. Some of us have fewer friends. I think being open-minded and friendly will do you good. Third, we may fall behind others, which makes us stressed. Actually we can encourage ourselves to work efficiently, full of determination. Last, some of us don’t have much pocket money, so they feel unhappy. Isn’t it strange? So long as we have some, that’s enough. And we can learn to spend money!That’s all. Thank you 【解析】略。

四川省眉山第一中学2023-2024学年高一下期半期下学期期中考试英语试题一、听力选择题1．Who will collect the girl?A．Her father.B．Her mother.C．Her sister.2．How did the woman feel about this flying?A．Excited.B．Calm.C．Scared.3．Who cut the man’s hair this time?A．A hairdresser.B．His father.C．His mother.4．What is the main topic of the conversation?A．Admiring the beauty of the night.B．Protecting the birth of birds.C．Preparing a picnic5．What do we know about Thomas Carroll?A．He is making a phone call.B．He is having a meeting.C．He is the woman’s leader.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．What is the woman doing during the conversation?A．Doing a job interview.B．Selling a product.C．Sharing her success story. 7．What did the woman use AI to do?A．She created a website.B．She started a business.C．She did a website promotion.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．What sport does Jenny play?A．Football.B．V olleyball.C．Basketball.9．Which aspect is the key in team sports according to Jenny?A．Practice.B．Physical strength.C．Communication.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

四川高一高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、阅读理解1.Too often in life, we focus on the things we cannot do. Sometimes we cannot do things because of financial limitations, health limitations, family limitations, educational limitations, and so on. Sometimes, we end up limiting ourselves from achieving success in reaching our goals. We end up having a negative attitude which limits our ability to achieve success and happiness in our life.Through the Internet, I have recently met an individual (个人) whom I found to be very inspiring. He has a positive attitude; he focuses on what he can do. To name a few of his accomplishments: he has set a world record, and is in the Guinness Book of World Records; he is an international poet with over 900 publications; he is an advocate (拥护者) for the disabled; he is the founder of Beyond Limitations Week; he is an ambassador (大使) for the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation; he has created his own website—http://wheelierecord. Tripod. com/ index. html. And the list could go on!The individual is Robert M．Hensel. You see, Robert was born spina bifida, a disability that affects the sense of balance and also has an influence on the kidneys (肾脏). Robert could have easily used his disability to limit his achievements, yet he has accomplished more than many. His attitude to life is one that, for me, is inspiring! To quote Robert, “I have learned that limitations open doors that have been closed, showing other ways to meet our needs. Now I look beyond what I can’t do and focus on what I can.”Let Robert be a reminder for changing attitud es. Use his motto of not focusing on what you can’t do, but focus on what you can do！【1】What stops us from achieving success according to the author?A．Negative attitudes B．Constant changesC．Too high goals D．Various limitations【2】What does the und erlined word “one” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A．A disease B．A disabilityC．An attitude D．A story【3】Why has Robert M．Hensel made many achievements in his life?A．He has never changed his attitude to life.B．He always looks beyond his strengths.C．He takes advantage of his disability.D．He concentrates on what he can do.【4】How does the author support his idea in the text?A．By offering examples B．By comparing attitudesC．By analyzing limitations D．By telling stories2.About 1966 or so, a NASA (美国航空航天局) team doing work for the Apollo moon mission (任务) took the astronauts near Tuba City. There the landscape of the Navajo Reservation (保留地) looks very much like the lunar surface. Among all the trucks and large cars were two large figures that were dressed in full lunar space suits.Nearby a Navajo shepherd (牧羊人) and his son were watching the strange creatures walk about, occasionally being watched over by other NASA workers. The two Navajo people were noticed and approached by the NASA people. Since the shepherd and his son did not know English, they asked the NASA people who the strange creatures were. The NASA people told them that they were just men that were getting ready to go to the moon. The shepherd became very excited and asked if he could send a message to the moon with the astronauts.The NASA officials thought this was a great idea so they provided a tape recorder. After the man gave them hismessage, they asked his son to translate. His son would not.Later, they tried a few more people on the reservation to translate and every person they asked would chuckle (偷偷地笑) and then refuse to translate. Finally, with cash in hand someone translated the message,“Watch out for these guys, they have come to take your land!”【1】The appearance of the Navajo Reservation is very similar to that of ______．A．the Tuba City B．the moonC．the NASA research center D．the Apollo moon mission【2】When the older Navajo heard that the men in front of him were going to the moon, he ______．A．felt frightened and ran away quicklyB．chatted excitedly with the NASA workersC．got on the modern trucks and large vehicles for funD．tried to say something to the moon creatures【3】The son did not translate the words his father said because ______．A．he had trouble in understanding his fatherB．the words his father used were too difficult to be translatedC．his father was sending a warning against the NASA peopleD．he believed that the NASA workers could understand their language【4】According to this passage, we can know that the shepherd was ______．A．patient and brave B．foolish and impoliteC．humorous and intelligent D．knowledgeable and talkative3.The Netherlands on Monday launched its first-ever “intelligent bicycle”, fitted with a set of electronic devices (设备) to help bring down the high accident rate among elderly cyclists in this country.The intelligent bicycle runs on electricity. Its seat shakes when other cyclists approach from behind, while the handlebars do the same when obstacles appear ahead to inform cyclists to pay attention to the danger. It also has a cradle (置物架) in which a computer can be inserted (插入), to wirelessly connect and “talk” to the bicycle through a particular application. The computer also flashes a bright signal if there is an approaching obstacle in the bicycle’s path, like a tree, or if another cyclist comes up from behind intending to pass.A commercial-available bicycle is expected to be on the market in the next two years and should sell for between 1, 700 euros to 3, 200 euros per bicycle. It weighs about 55 pounds but researchers are working on making the on-board systems smaller.‘‘Accidents often happen when cyclists look behind them or get frightened when they are passed at high speed,” said Maurice Kwakkernaat, one of the scientists involved in the project, “The on-board system technology has already been at work in the automotive (自动的) industry”.“More and more elderly people are using a bicycle，not only for short distances，but also for longer distances,” Dutch Environment Minister Melanie Schultz van Haegen said, “This type of bicycle is truly needed in the Netherlands because it will help us bring down the number of elderly people who are injured every year and allow them to continue enjoying cycling,” she said．【1】What does the text mainly talk about?A．The newly-invented bicycle can warn of danger．B．The intelligent computer runs on electricity．C．More elderly people enjoy electronic devices．D．The means of transportation in the Netherlands．【2】When a car appears ahead，the intelligent bicycle will_________．A．stop by itself B．make a noiseC．warn its cyclist D．change its color【3】What do you know about the intelligent bicycle?A．It uses gas as the fuel．B．It is widely used now．C．It will be lighter in weight．D．It will be free for everyone．【4】More and more elderly people in the Netherlands______________．A．try to invent intelligent bicycles B．enjoy themselves by cyclingC．drive cars for longer distances D．devote themselves to computers4.Leonardo da Vinci’s mother may have been a Chinese slave according to a new research by an Italian historian and novelist—Angelo Paratico, who has spent the last 20 years living and working in Hong Kong, researching the links between his homeland and China over the past half century.Mr Paratico said the documents he has uncovered during two years of research form the basis of his latest book Leonardo Da Vinci, a Chinese scholar lost in Renaissance(文艺复兴)Italy. The book, which is due to be published next yea r, uncovers evidence that there’s a link between Da Vinci and the Far East.Speaking to the South China Morning Post, Mr Paratico said, “I am sure that Leonardo’s mother was from the East, but to make her a Chinese, we need to use a deductive method(演绎法). One wealthy client of Leonardo’s father had a slave called Caterina. After Leonardo’s date of birth, she disappeared from the documents．She was no longer working there.’’It is believed that his mother was called Caterina, who, according to some reports, was a local peasant. But Mr Paratico’s new work claims it is most likely that Da Vinci’s mother was a slave. Supporting his theory, he said, “During the Renaissance, countries like Italy and Spain were full of slaves from the East.”He claimed that there we re certain aspects of Da Vinci’s life and works which suggest a Chinese link. For instance, he was writing with his left hand from left to right and he was also a vegetarian, which was not common. Mona Lisa is probably a portrait of his mother，as Sigmund Freud said in 1910. On the back of Mona Lisa, there is a Chinese landscape and even her face looks Chinese.Mr Paratico said he believes the only way to solve the mystery is to dig out some of Da Vinci’s relations in Florence and extract some DNA.【1】What i s Mr Paratico’s latest book based on?A．His research findings．B．His living experience．C．His final visit to Italy．D．His interest in Renaissance．【2】What may suggest there is a link between Da Vinci and Chinese?A．His working habit．B．His ways of writing．C．His birth date．D．His father’s friend．【3】What can we learn about Da Vinci’s mother?A．She was a slave of Leonardo’s father．B．She quit working after her marriage．C．She was buried in Florence after death．D．She was probably the model of Mona Lisa．二、其他Making Short Videos“A picture is worth a thousand words or so”, they say. Well, motion (运动) pictures can contain even more memories. 【1】Here are some apps you can use to make your own short videos.Reciting lines from movies is an effective and classic way to learn English. So what if you could dub(配音) recordings accompanied by movie clips(剪辑) and then share them with friends?【2】You name it. By contributing your voice, you can either mimic(模仿) the original soundtrack or create something completely new of your own.Shorts【3】With the help of the Shorts app, you can make pictures in your album into a slide show. Choose from anyof the off-the-shelf themes---“holiday”, “travel”, “friendship” and “party” for example—each matched with its own theme music and slide background. But if you’re not satisfied with the combinations, feel free to do a little change by adding text to the pictures or replacing the music with something in your own playlist.Viva VideoVideo making and editing once seemed awfully hard.【4】But this app will ease you into the field with straight-forward functions and clear direction to help you “create your own video story”. Apart from filter, stickers and text, the coolest p art of this app is that you can write the narratives yourself and add your own voice to the video.【5】Viva Video requires a relatively powerful phone to run smoothly.A．But here is a little reminder.B．That’s why short videos are becoming popular.C．These apps have a variety of identifications (识别).D．This app has movies, cartoons, lectures, TV series.E. Newbies (网络新手) and amateurs didn’t dare to even give it a try.F. Videos and pictures aren’t only for separate purposes.G. Video making and editing is what Apple fans want to try.三、完形填空Recently I saw the same Cirque Du Soleil show twice. At the first show, my wife and I were ____about thirty rows back from the stage, so it was not easy to see the ____on the faces of the performers. ____, what we were able to appreciate was the wonderful panorama(全景) of the ____. At the second show, we sat in the second row, just a couple of meters from the stage and we could ____the performers’ expressions carefully. Having seen the show before, we expected to see our favorite______again.We talked about which of the two shows we ____more and whether it was better to sit closer to the stageor ___back. We agreed that both shows were equal______their spectacle(场面) and enjoyment, but from two totally different perspectives(视角). In watching the show for the second time, our ____of the brilliance of Cirque Du Soleil show was greatly deepened.It______me that there are some similarities between the ____we had at the two Cirque Du Soleil shows and what happens in our everyday lives.We often make a decision ____on our first impressions. For example, when we read a book for the first time, it is easy to believe that we have a _____understanding of all that we have just read. Then if we read the book again, we will ____any other important things that we missed the first time.While we often don’t have the ____to consider an important situation for a second time______we make a decision, we should always try to make time to stand back and ____things from a distance away in order to____a broader perspective. We would then be in a better position to make a more ____and considered decision about the action we should take.【1】A．mixed B．attached C．occupied D．seated【2】A．expectations B．expressions C．examinations D．explanations【3】A．However B．Otherwise C．Meanwhile D．Therefore【4】A．hall B．performance C．host D．appearance 【5】A．figure B．check C．observe D．measure 【6】A．parts B．tours C．styles D．stages【7】A．reflected B．trusted C．enjoyed D．valued【8】A．deeper B．higher C．further D．lower【9】A．in terms of B．in the control of C．in favor of D．in the name of 【10】A．explanation B．connection C．introduction D．appreciation 【11】A．belonged to B．turned to C．related to D．occurred to 【12】A．experience B．preference C．intelligence D．exhibition 【13】A．fixed B．based C．focused D．held【14】A．normal B．complete C．blind D．opposite 【15】A．avoid B．ignore C．discover D．admit【16】A．way B．power C．energy D．opportunity 【17】A．after B．once C．before D．unless 【18】A．view B．direct C．analyse D．remove 【19】A．change B．gain C．lose D．control 【20】A．excited B．touched C．prepared D．balanced四、其他Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English【1】(write) ability.【2】(compare) with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes【3】(little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of【4】(think) in English. If we persist in this practice,【5】(gradual) we’ll learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a d iary in English, we certainly run up against many【6】(difficult). In the first place,【7】often happens that we have trouble finding proper words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there are many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us【8】(put) them into English properly.As far as I am concerned, my suggestion is that we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-Englishdictionary within easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then look it up in our dictionary. We can also turn to our English teacher【9】help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for【10】development of our writing skills.五、短文改错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。

四川高一高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.In recent years, with the help of our teacher, I have made_____ rapid progress in ____math.A．a; the B．a; 不填C．不填; the D．不填; 不填2.________ the final exam________ up soon, we should get down to our studies.A．With; comes B．Because; comeC．With; coming D．Because of; will come3._____it is to jump into a river to swim on such a hot day.A．What a fun B．What funC．How funny D．How a fun4.--- How do you find Mr Li’s lecture?--- Good indeed. It_______ many problems we have come across in our study.A．says B．talksC．covers D．refers5.This is the second time that I_______ London. The first time I_______ here was on Christmas Day last year. A．visited; cameB．have visited; have comeC．visited; had comeD．have visited; came6.When you study the local map, you’ll find this town is________.A．twice the size of that oneB．twice as a large town as thatC．twice as larger as that oneD．twice as larger a town as that7.The information on the Internet gets around more rapidly than ______ in the newspaper.A．it B．thoseC．one D．that8.What do you think __________ when I meet something like this?A．I should do B．should I doC．that I should do D．do I9.--David has made some mistakes in the test.--________, and ________.A．So he did; so have you B．So has he; so you haveC．So he has; so have you D．So has he; so you have10.---You mean we will have the mid-term exam in early November?---Yes. ________A．It’s up to you.B．Go ahead.C．See you again soon.D．You’ve got it.二、完形填空When Dave was eighteen, he bought a secondhand car for 200 so that he could travel to and from workmore than by bus. It worked quite well for a few years, but then it got so old, and it was costing him much in repairs that he decided that he had better it.He asked among his friends to see if anyone was particularly to buy a cheap car, but they all knew that it was falling to pieces, so of them had any desire to buy it. Dave's friend Sam saw that he was when they met one evening, and said, “What's, Dave?”Dave told him, and Sam answered, “Well, what about advertising it in the paper? You may more for it that way than the cost of the advertisement!” Thinking that Sam's was sensible(合理的), he put an advertisement in an evening paper, which read “For sale: small car, very little petrol, only two owners. Bargain at 50.”For two days after the advertisement first appeared, there was no . But then on Saturday evening he had an enquiry(询问). A man rang up and said he would like to him about the car. “All right,” Dave said, feeling happy. He asked the man whether ten o'clock the next morning would be or not. “Fine,” the man said, “and I'll my wife. We intend to go for a ride in it to it.”The next morning, at a quarter to ten, Dave parked the car in the square outside his front door, to wait there for the people who had his advertisement. Even Dave had to that the car really looked like a wreck(残骸).Then, soon after he had got the car as clean it could be, a police car stopped just behind him and a policeman got out. He looked at Dave's car and then said, “Have you reported t his to us yet, sir?”【1】A．directly B．safely C．properly D．easily【2】A．so B．such C．very D．too【3】A．keep B．repair C．sell D．throw【4】A．anxious B．lucky C．ashamed D．generous【5】A．some B．neither C．none D．most【6】A．delighted B．upset C．calm D．astonished【7】A．on B．up C．it D．that【8】A．learn B．miss C．get D．find【9】A．message B．advice C．request D．description【10】A．uses B．loses C．has D．spends【11】A．doubt B．help C．trouble D．answer【12】A．tell B．see C．agree D．call【13】A．exact B．suitable C．early D．late 【14】A．follow B．meet C．bring D．introduce 【15】A．recognize B．gain C．admire D．test 【16】A．happening B．meaning C．turning D．failing 【17】A．read B．inserted C．answered D．placed 【18】A．forget B．show C．disagree D．admit 【19】A．as B．that C．so D．such 【20】A．bargain B．sale C．accident D．result三、阅读理解1.Trip 1 Black Bear CountThere have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Booking is necessary.Cost: Free When: May 8Trip 2 Garland ValleyBring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Booking is necessary.Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15Trip 3 Flashlight AdventurePut on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May22Equipment to be needed:•Please bring enough water and food for all walks.•Wear good walking shoes—no high heels.•Wear a hat for day walks.•Dress warmly for night walks.•Children must be with an adult.•Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.•Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.Bookings:Bookings for the above trips can be made by telephone（893-4847）or on the Internet at www. .【1】Where are these trips?A．In a large city.B．In a park in the mountainsC．In a special kind of zoo.D．In three different countries.【2】What is the best title for the passage?A．Adventure Travel in AmericaB．Hunting around the Great MountainsC．Discovery Trips in the Blue MountainsD．Interesting Trips in the East of the USA【3】Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?A．Good walking shoes.B．A pair of glasses.C．Food and water.D．A sleeping-bag【4】Which following statement about Flashlight Adventure is NOT true according to the passage?A．Bring your drink and lunch for this walk.B．Many of the animals you will see on this trip.C．The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see.D．There is no need to book early.【5】This passage is probably a/ an_____.A．news reportB．book reviewC．travel diaryD．advertisement2.To us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains, But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain, Its first use was as a shade against the sun! Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the eleventh century BC.We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in commonly used in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered as a symbol of power. By 1680, the umbrella appeared in France and later in England.By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe. Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn’t until the twentieth century that women’s umbrellas began to be made, in a whole variety of colors.【1】According to this passage, the umbrella was probably first invented in ancient__________.A．ChinaB．EgyptC．GreeceD．Rome【2】Which of the following statements is not true about the umbrella?A．No one exactly knows who the inventor of the umbrella wasB．The umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.C．The umbrella changed much in style in the eighteenth centuryD．In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.【3】A strange feature of the umbrella’s use is that it was used as__________.A．protection against rainB．a shade against the sunC．a symbol of honor and powerD．women’s decoration (装饰)【4】In Europe, the umbrella was first used against the rain_____________.A．during the Middle AgesB．by the eighteenthC．in RomeD．in Greece【5】This passage talks mainly about_______________.A．when and how the umbrella was inventedB．why the umbrella was so popular in EuropeC．the development of the umbrellaD．The history and use of the umbrella四、其他1.Women make better drivers than men for many reasons. Why is that? Wouldn't you think that competing at who has better driving abilities is pointless（无意义的）? If you ask me, I'd like to say, men know that women are better drivers but do not have the courage to admit the truth.Unlike men, women stop for directions when they have no idea where they are going. Women don't drive around for hours pointlessly wasting a tank of gas only to find themselves heading in the wrong direction. Have you ever been in a car with a man who is lost? He tells you to shut up when you begin to open your mouth. And every five minutes or so he takes a turn going forty-five miles per hour only to find out he's made another wrong turn. Speeding is what men do best on the road. Traffic is not a race. There is a reason why men get more speeding tickets than women. Not because women trick to get out of tickets but only because they don't speed. Women don't risk putting their own lives and the lives of others in danger. In other words，they have more responsibility （责任） for life.My largest issue with male drivers is how a majority of them drive with one hand on the wheel and the other hand doing only God knows what. The seat is backed as far as possible. They're totally lost in loud music beyond a necessary level. You don't ever see women driving like that.I feel that the above evidence more than proves my points that women are queens of the road. Oh ，men, if you want to continue criticizing women for being bad drivers， bring it on. We know you lack confidence, or else you wouldn't be wasting your valuable time making jokes about the ones you may choose to spend the rest of your days with.【1】Who does the author think are the better drivers? (no more than 1 word)_______________________________________________________________________________________ 【2】When will women drivers stop to ask for help? (no more than 9 words)_______________________________________________________________________________________ 【3】Why do men get more speeding tickets? (no more than 3 words)_______________________________________________________________________________________ 【4】What quality（品质） do women drivers have when it comes to（当提及到…的时候） safety? (no more than 3 words)_______________________________________________________________________________________ 【5】How is the seat backed by most male drivers? (no more than 4 words)_______________________________________________________________________________________2.根据下列各句意思，用方框内的单词的适当形式填空（每空一词）。