2020-2021学年甘肃省白银市会宁一中高一(上)期中英语试卷

会宁一中2019-2020学年度第一学期期中考试高一英语试题（满分：120分时间：100分钟）命题人：审题人：本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。

不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

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。

AOne day Mr. White gave his wife ten pounds for her birthday — ten new pound notes. So Mrs. White went out shopping. She waited for a bus, got on it and sat down next to an o1d 1ady. After a while, Mrs. White noticed that the old lady’s handbag was open. Inside it, she saw a wad（叠）of pound notes exactly like the ones her husband had given her. So she quickly looked into her own bag —the notes had gone! Mrs. White was sure that the o1d lady next to her had stolen them. She immediately thought of calling the police. But as she disliked making a fuss（小题大作）, shedecided to take back the money from the old lady’s hand bag and say nothing about it. She looked around to make sure nobody was watching. Then she carefully put her hand into the o1d lady’s bag, took the notes, and put them into her own handbag.When she got home that evening, Mrs. White showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought.“How did you pay for it?” Mr. White asked.“With the money you gave me for my birthday, of course” she answered.“Oh? What’s that, then?” he asked, as he pointed to a wad of pound notes on the table.1. Why did Mr. White give his wife ten pounds?A. For a new hand bag.B. For new notes.C. For her husband's birthday.D. For her birthday.2. What did Mrs. White use the money given by her husband for?A. A new handbag.B. Stealing from an old 1ady.C. Nothing.D. Going shopping.3. What did Mrs. White decide to do when she found another ten pounds inher neighbor’s handbag on the bus?A. She wanted to call the police.B. She decided to talk with the o1d lady.C. She decided to take away her own money.D. She decided not to tell the 1ady and take the money away.4. Which of the following sentences is wrong?A. Mrs. White actually stole her money by herself.B. Mrs. White in fact became a thief then.C. Mr. White gave his wife some new pound notes for her birthday.D. The money was still at Mrs. White's home.BIn Britain in the 1890s there was a postcard “craze(热潮)”. People formed clubs and collected and exchanged postcards. Even Queen Victoriahad her own private collection.When Edward was the king, the British had a cheap and good postal system. If anyone wanted to tell a friend that they were coming for tea in the afternoon, they would send a postcard in the morning. “Drop me a card” was as common then as “give me a ring” as now.In 1902 an important step was taken. The government said that half of the side that was used for the address on the postcard could be used for messages, and the whole of the other side could be used for a picture. It was then that the simple postcard, as we know now, was created.5. In Britain in the 1890s, _______.A. people were interested in sending cardsB. people were interested in playing cardsC. people were interested in collecting postcardsD. people were interested in buying postcards6. “Give me a ring” in the passage means _______.A. send me a gold ringB. send me a cardC. give me a telephone callD. give me a bell ring7. Which statement is TRUE?A. Postcards were not used in the 19th century.B. It was not until 1902 that the simple postcard as we know was created.C. Postcards were used only for collection in the 1890s.D. There was no message on the old postcard.8. Choose the best title for the passage.A. Postcards Old and NewB. Postcard Clubs in the 1890sC. Creation of the Present PostcardD. Postal System in BritainCI used to think education was the most important thing in my life.Recently my attitude has begun to change, although I still hold that it is essential for everyone in the world today. As a top junior student in my school, I was asked to make a speech on how to learn English well. Standing i n front of audience, I was trembling. I didn’t remember any word that I had prepared. I ran out of the conference room without finishing my speech, leaving everyone puzzled. I cried that night in my room, feeling that I was a loser. Studying takes up so much of my time that I feel unable to really develop myself. I have received many awards in school, but they don’t show anything about me. I am just storing knowledge, yet fail to communicate with others. When I leave school I feel I will be of no use to society.I realize that everyone has his own way of living. I want to change my lifestyle. Of course I will keep studying. Yet I plan to look for a part-time job, which might turn out to be a good chance to get to know society.9 . From the passage we can learn that the author______.A. comes to know how important it is to make some moneyB. realizes that it is more important to develop oneself than just to learn knowledgeC. does not think education is the most important thing in his life any moreD. thinks that getting along well with others is more important than education10 . The author believes the awards he has received ____.A. show that he is a top studentB. show how much time he has spent in learningC. mean that he knows how to learnD. d on’t necessarily show he is excellent in many ways11. The author feels fearful that he will be of no use to society mainly because______.A. he is unable to develop himselfB. studying takes too much of his timeC. he does not know how to communicate with othersD. he feels that he is a failureDEver wondered why fresh fruits and vegetables are the first thing you see in stores or why the bread and milk are so far away? Supermarkets spend millions of dollars researching consumer (消费者) behaviour in order to develop ways to make you buy more in their stores.CHOICE magazine takes a look at some of the more common tricks to help you avoid spending more money next time you go shopping.Experts (专家) say turning to the right when you walk into a shop is connected with most people’s preference for using their right hand.Dr Paul Harrison, expert at Deakin University, says a store’s entry (入口) is not the only important point. “Research in the US has shown that shoppers who travel in an anti-clockwise (逆时针方向的) direction will spend about two dollars more per trip than clockwise shoppers.”Research made on shoppers’ in-store movements suggests people travel to some aisles (过道) only. The most common trip to travel in stores is around the outside circle, walking in and out of the aisles as needed. As a result, the ends of each aisle are where the store makes the most money.When you enter a big supermarket fresh fruits and vegetables are in the first shopping area. Although it’s not wise to first put frui ts and vegetables into your shopping basket, this department is set to make the shoppers feel that it’s fresh and healthy. People who us e the fresh food areas are also likely to spend more money in the store.By setting up different “marketplace” areas, it feels as though we’ve visited several different stores where we can get everything weneed rather than a single big shop. Each of these areas has different lighting and floor coverings. “It’s all about creating a market-like feel,” says Harrison. “Areas m aking and selling bread, apart from smelling good, give the impression that the supermarket can be trusted. It’s like they’re saying, ‘You can trust us because we make food.’”12. Why do people turn to the right when entering a shop?A. People are mostly right-handed.B. It’s easier for them to walk in a circle.C. Fresh food is often placed on the right.D. Shopping baskets are usually on the right.13. What does the research in the US find?A. Most shoppers walk anti-clockwise.B. Clockwise walkers are often big shoppers.C. A store’s entry is the most important point.D. Walking directions influence consuming behaviour.14. As for aisles, what do supermarket managers most care about?A. The ends.B. The middle.C. How long they are.D. How wide they are.15. What impression does a supermarket try to give shoppers by making each area different?A. It is fresh.B. It is healthy.C. It covers a big area.D. It offers a wide choice.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。

2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A1. Mr Green wants to go hiking with his children. They should meet at the Market SquareA. at 8:30 a.m on October 5thB. on Saturday morning.C. At 2 p.m on October 5thD. on Sunday morning.2. Who can join the Singles’ Club ?A. A 10-year-old boy.B. A married woman of 25.C. Young parents.D. A 28-year-old single man.3. Alice wants to practice writing stories in her summer holiday. She had betterfor more information.A. make a phone call to KarenB. join the Hiking ClubC. send an e-mail to Singles’ cl ubD. call Tony at 3338651BI got into the teaching profession purely by choice. I was then in 9th grade when my mathematics teacher asked me to take on a class for a few students to whom the subject seemed difficult. And believe me, I enjoyed the entire teaching process. I never knew teaching would be so interesting. I loved my freshmen and was delighted to teach my so-called students who came up with lots of good questions.After my post-graduation, I worked as a software developer with a public sector(部门) in Bangalore for a few years. But I realized that no job could provide me with the satisfaction that I experienced while teaching and training. I always wanted to connect with a wider group of people. In fact, I felt it was a timely realization for me to choose the teaching profession. I applied to a few colleges, and finally I was chosen as a lecturer, and I had to lecture graduate and post-graduate students in a college.On the first day, I was nervous thinking that I had to teach the senior classes. But now I can say that giving lectures was one of the best experiences of my life. I was a Computer Science and Information Technology lecturer, but I tried to help my students with subjects that were not within my domain(范围). It was a new feeling to me every morning before I went to the classes. I used to feel energized and excited thinking that the class would be lit up with bright faces to greet me, “Good morning, Madam.”To me each day was a new beginning, with new feelings, new experiences andnew questions. I loved to explore their young minds and read their inquisitive (询问的) faces when a particular topic seemed hard. It was extremely challenging to motivate them to participate, think critically, question and also respect others’ points of view. Though few things never seemed easy, it was extremely exciting to make them believe that they really can. That is the reason I love to teach.4. From the first paragraph we know that____.A. the author's math teacher was often away from workB. the author became a real teacher in 9th gradeC. the author joined the teaching profession because she had toD. a great many questions were put forward by the author's “students”5. When the author worked as a software developer, she might feel______.A. interestedB. dissatisfiedC. nervousD. proud6. What can we learn about the author?A. She liked the students most who often challenged her to read.B. She was too nervous to speak a word in her first class.C. New feelings, experiences and questions made her feel each day new.D. She was unwilling to solve her students' questions out of her domain.7. What would be the best title for this text?A. Why I Love to TeachB. What My Life Is LikeC. How I Was Chosen as a LecturerD. My First Lesson as a TeacherCMore Americans expect to work past their 65th birthdays and never retire, says a recent study.The Associated Press with the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research surveyed 1,075 people, who were aged 50 and older. One-fourth of them said they never plan to retire. Among low-income earners in that age group this is even more true than for high-income earners.In America, the age of 65 is the traditional age to retire. Sixty percent of people aged 50 to 64 said they expect to work past their 65th birthday. More than half ofthose who are already older than 65 said they plan to keep working, too. They say they are working an average of 31 hours per week.Those 50 years of age or older said finances (财务) are the most important factor in the decision on when to retire. A majority of older workers — especially those who are 65 and older — plan to change their employers, or move into an entirely new profession, as they head into the later years.One-third of people earning less than $50,000 a year said they will keep working. About 20 percent of those who earn more than $100,000 said they will never retire.As baby boomers — people born between 1946 and 1964 — reach age 65, the United States’ general population will have more older people than ever before. The number of Americans 65 and older jumped 21 percent — or to 35.5 million —between 2002 and 2012. That number is expected to reach 92 million by 2060.8. What can we learn from Paragraphs 1&2 ?A. Low-income earners were more willing to continue working.B. High-income earners were not willing to work past 65.C. 1,075 people who were 50 took part in the study.D. Americans were not sure when to retire.9. Which of the following might most probably affect Americans’ retirement age?A. Their decision.B. Working hours.C. The money that they make.D. The traditional age to retire.10. What would happen in the career of most older workers?A. They would be paid less.B. They would change their jobs.C. They would earn more money.D. They would have a talk with employers.11. What is the main idea of this passage?A. America will have more older people.B. Older Americans have to work past 65.C. American people will have new jobs after 65.D. More Americans choose to work for more years.DDon’t be afraid! We are not encouraging people to steal. It’s one of the most popular topics currently talked about by people in cities, together with，“How many vegetables did you steal today?” or, “It’s harvest time for your peaches,” and，“I bought you a new car today.”Listening to a conversation like this, you do not have to feel strange. These people don’t really have their own farms or so much money that they can casually (随意地) buy someone else a car.They are just playing games on Social Networking Sites(SNS) like. Can you imagine millions of people in China spending lots of time on SNS playing games and talking to friends? This is especially true of white-collar workers in cities. Take for example — the number of current members has already hit 38 million.However, the large number of people using SNS highlights another problem. That is, lots of people choose to escape from reality. NSN just offers them a virtual(虚拟的) environment where they can escape from reality.Different games provide netizens with different experiences: dreaming, chatting and playing. It offers people the opportunity to escape from reality. But the virtual world is not the real one; no one can live in it forever, and reality is not as surfing on the Internet.Since this kind of social networking sites have become so popular, people have started to think about moving it into the real world. And as far as we know, a farmland of this kind exists in Shanghai where it has reached its first base.After playing the “Happy Farm” ga me on , would you like to put yourself among the real world while smelling the fragrances (芳香) of the countryside? Recently a farmland service called “Happy Farm in Reality” was opened in the suburbs of Shanghai where white-collar workers can experience the real farmers’ life for themselves.12. What’s the writer’s purpose for the first paragraph?A. To encourage readers to be brave.B. To tell the readers not to steal.C. To tell the readers some shocking news.D. To introduce some game.13. W hat does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. The real world.B. Farmland in Shanghai.C. The virtual world.D. An expensive car.14. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Millions of people in China are spending lots of time on SNS.B. People steal vegetables on SNS for a living.C. Lots of people play games on SNS to escape from reality.D. White-collar workers can have the real farmers’ life.15. You can find the passage in the part of a newspaper.A. politicsB. entertainmentC. economyD. sports第二节(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。

（考试时间：100分钟满分：120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。

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甘肃省会宁县第一中学高一英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。

不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。

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。

AOne day Mr. White gave his wife ten pounds for her birthday —ten new pound notes. So Mrs. White went out shopping. She waited for a bus, got on it and sat down next to an o1d 1ady. After a while, Mrs. White noticed that the old lady’s handbag was open. Inside it, she saw a wad（叠）of pound notes exactly like the ones her husband had given her. So she quickly looked into her own bag — the notes had gone! Mrs. White was sure that the o1d lady next to her had stolen them. She immediately thought of calling the police. But as she disliked making a fuss（小题大作）, she decided to take back the money from the old lady’s hand bag and say nothing about it. She looked around to make sure nobody was watching. Then she carefully put her hand into the o1d lady’s bag, took the notes, and put them i nto her own handbag.When she got home that evening, Mrs. White showed her husband the beautiful hat she had bought.“How did you pay for it?” Mr. White asked.“With the money you gave me for my birthday, of course” she answered.“Oh? What’s that, then?” he asked, as he pointed to a wad of pound notes on the table.1. Why did Mr. White give his wife ten pounds?A. For a new hand bag.B. For new notes.C. For her husband's birthday.D. For her birthday.2. What did Mrs. White use the money given by her husband for?A. A new handbag.B. Stealing from an old 1ady.C. Nothing.D. Going shopping.3. What did Mrs. White decide to do when she found another ten pounds in her neighbor’shandbag on the bus?A. She wanted to call the police.B. She decided to talk with the o1d lady.C. She decided to take away her own money.D. She decided not to tell the 1ady and take the money away.4. Which of the following sentences is wrong?A. Mrs. White actually stole her money by herself.B. Mrs. White in fact became a thief then.C. Mr. White gave his wife some new pound notes for her birthday.D. The money was still at Mrs. White's home.BI n Britain in the 1890s there was a postcard “craze(热潮)”. People formed clubs and collected and exchanged postcards. Even Queen Victoria had her own private collection.When Edward was the king, the British had a cheap and good postal system. If anyone wanted to tell a friend that they were coming for tea in the afternoon, they would send a postcard in the morning. “Drop me a card” was as common then as “give me a ring” as now.In 1902 an important step was taken. The government said that half of the side that was used for the address on the postcard could be used for messages, and the whole of the other side could be used for a picture. It was then that the simple postcard,as we know now, was created.5. In Britain in the 1890s, _______.A. people were interested in sending cardsB. people were interested in playing cardsC. people were interested in collecting postcardsD. people were interested in buying postcards6. “Give me a ring” in the passage means _______.A. send me a gold ringB. send me a cardC. give me a telephone callD. give me a bell ring7. Which statement is TRUE?A. Postcards were not used in the 19th century.B. It was not until 1902 that the simple postcard as we know was created.C. Postcards were used only for collection in the 1890s.D. There was no message on the old postcard.8. Choose the best title for the passage.A. Postcards Old and NewB. Postcard Clubs in the 1890sC. Creation of the Present PostcardD. Postal System in BritainCI used to think education was the most important thing in my life. Recently my attitude has begun to change, although I still hold that it is essential for everyone in the world today. As a top junior student in my school, I was asked to make a speech on how to learn English well. Standing in front of audience, I was trembling. I didn’t remember any word that I had prepared. I ran out of the conference room without finishing my speech, leaving everyone puzzled. I cried that night in my room, feeling that I was a loser. Studying takes up so much of my time that I feel unable to really develop myself. I have received many awards in school, but they don’t show anything about me. I am just storing knowledge, yet fail to communicate with others. When I leave school I feel I will be of no use to society.I realize that everyone has his own way of living. I want to change my lifestyle. Of course I will keep studying. Yet I plan to look for a part-time job, which might turn out to be a good chance to get to know society.9 . From the passage we can learn that the author______.A. comes to know how important it is to make some moneyB. realizes that it is more important to develop oneself than just to learn knowledgeC. does not think education is the most important thing in his life any moreD. thinks that getting along well with others is more important than education10 . The author believes the awards he has received ____.A. show that he is a top studentB. show how much time he has spent in learningC. mean that he knows how to learnD. don’t necessarily show he is excellent in many ways11. The author feels fearful that he will be of no use to society mainly because______.A. he is unable to develop himselfB. studying takes too much of his timeC. he does not know how to communicate with othersD. he feels that he is a failureDEver wondered why fresh fruits and vegetables are the first thing you see in stores or why the bread and milk are so far away? Supermarkets spend millions of dollars researching consumer (消费者) behaviour in order to develop ways to make you buy more in their stores.CHOICE magazine takes a look at some of the more common tricks to help you avoid spending more money next time you go shopping.Experts (专家) say turning to the right when you walk into a shop is connected with most people’s preference for using their right hand.Dr Paul Harrison, expert at Deakin University, says a store’s entry (入口) is not the only important point. “Research in the US ha s shown that shoppers who travel in an anti-clockwise (逆时针方向的) direction will spend about two dollars more per trip than clockwise shoppers.”Research made on shoppers’ in-store movements suggests people travel to some aisles (过道) only. The most common trip to travel in stores is around the outside circle, walking in and out of the aisles as needed. As a result, the ends of each aisle are where the store makes the most money.When you enter a big supermarket fresh fruits and vegetables are in the first shop ping area. Although it’s not wise to first put fruits and vegetables into your shopping basket, this department is set to make the shoppers feel that it’s fresh and healthy. People who use the fresh food areas are also likely to spend more money in the store.By setting up different “marketplace” areas, it feels as though we’ve visited several different stores where we can get everything we need rather than a single big shop. Each of these areas has different lighting and floor coverings. “It’s all about creating a market-like feel,” says Harrison. “Areas making and selling bread, apart from smelling good, give the impression that the supermarket can be trusted. It’s like they’re saying, ‘You can trust us because we make food.’”12. Why do people turn to the right when entering a shop?A. People are mostly right-handed.B. It’s easier for them to walk in a circle.C. Fresh food is often placed on the right.D. Shopping baskets are usually on the right.13. What does the research in the US find?A. Most shoppers walk anti-clockwise.B. Clockwise walkers are often big shoppers.C. A store’s entry is the most important point.D. Walking directions influence consuming behaviour.14. As for aisles, what do supermarket managers most care about?A. The ends.B. The middle.C. How long they are.D. How wide they are.15. What impression does a supermarket try to give shoppers by making each area different?A. It is fresh.B. It is healthy.C. It covers a big area.D. It offers a wide choice.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。

【全国百强校】甘肃省会宁县第一中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There's a lot to do. Here are the highlights.Live Music - Late Night JazzEnjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He's coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie' s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don't expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie' s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.PLACE: The Jazz Club DA TES: 15-23 March PRICE: ￥80,120 TIME: 10:00p.m. till late! TEL: 6466-8736Scottish dancingTake your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.PLACE: Jack Stein's DATES: every Monday PRICE: Y60 including one drink TIME: 7:00 - ~0:00 p.m. TEL: 6402-1877Exhibitions - Shanghai MuseumThere are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It' s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you've ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!PLACE: Shanghai Museum PRICE: ￥30 (￥ 15 for students) TEL: 6888-6888 DA TES: daily TIME: Monday - Friday 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Weekends 9:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.Dining - Sushi chef in townSushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it' s become an art form. The most famous Sushi 'artist' is Yuki Kamura. She' s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She' ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.PLACE: Sushi Scene in the Shanghai Hotel DATES: all month PRICE: ￥200 TIME: lunchtime TEL: 6690-3211For a full listing of events, see our website.1．Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8: 00p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?A．Live Music - Late Night Jazz B．Scottish dancingC．Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum D．Dining - Sushi chef in town2．Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?A．Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out.B．The performance given by the American jazz band won't last long.C．Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.D．It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.3．From the text we may learn that Kamura is _______.A．a cook B．a waitressC．an instructor D．an artistLast Sunday, my whole family went to the amusement park near our hometown, As we planned the day before, on my brother’s 13th birthday. David was two years older than I.The weather was perfect and everyone was happy. The park was not too crowded. “Fioda,” said my brother, “do you want to go on that ride with me?” “Of course,” I said. The ride was brand new. I saw commercials(广告) for this huge roller coaster(过山车）on television. I was so excited to ride it. As we got in line, we talked excitedly about what we might experience. We decided that we would both try to keep our hands in the air the whole time. We believed that would make it even more enjoyable. I was so busy talking to my brother that I missed the most important sign----Empty your pockets before going on the ride. Something bad happened!The ride started. It was a really fast roller! Before I knew it, we were upside down. I felt my phone slipping（滑落）from my pocket. My hands were in the air, just as we had promised, and I didn’t catch my phone in time. I t hit me on the head, fell down to the ground and broke. My parents said I wouldn’t have a new phone until I had enough money to pay for it. I need to be more careful. Next time, I’ll pay better attention the warning signs as we wait in line for the ride.4．Last Sunday, Fiona_________.A．Was 13 years oldB．Was invited to townC．Went to an amusement parkD．Prepared for David’s birthday party5．Fiona got to know the new ride from________.A．sign B．the televisionC．her parents D．her brother6．What does the und erlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．To keep hands in the air. B．To empty our pockets.C．To talk excitedly. D．To miss the sign7．When did Fiona’s phone break?A．Before she went on the ride.B．Right after she got off the ride.C．While she was enjoying the rideD．Shortly after she arrived home.Trees are useful to man in three important ways: they give him wood and other useful things, they give him cool places, and they help to stop drought and flood.Unluckily, in many parts of the world, man has not found that the third of these points is the most important. Man wants to make money from trees, so he has cut them down in large numbers, only to find that without them he has lost the best friends he had. And also, he is usually too careless to plant and look after new trees. So the forests slowly disappear.This does not only mean that man will have fewer trees. The results are even worse: for where there are trees, their roots break up soil-make the rain in-and also bind the soil, thus stopping it from being washed away easily; but where there are no trees, the rain falls on hard ground and flows away, causing floods and carrying away the rich top-soil. When all thetop-soil is gone, nothing is left but useless desert.8．The most important points of trees to man is that ________.A．they help him to stop drought and floodsB．they help him to make moneyC．they give him coolD．they give him wood and other things9．In many places forests slowly disappear because ________ .A．many trees have been cut down by manB．new trees are not well looked afterC．man has not paid enough attention to planting treesD．all the above10．Land becomes desert after all trees are cut down because ________ .A．roots of trees break up the soilB．there are too many rainfallsC．strong winds bring a lot of sandD．there are no longer trees to keep the rain and protect the top-soil.11．Which title best fits the passage?A．Trees and ManB．The Function of Tree WoodC．How do People do with Trees?D．The Usage of Tree RootsPersonal computers and the Internet give people new choices about how to spend their time.Some may use this freedom to share less time with certain friends or family members, but new technology will also let them stay in closer touch with those they care most about. I know this from personal experience.E-mail makes it easy to work at home, which is where I now spend most weekends and evenings. My working hours aren’t necessarily much shorter than they once were but I spend fewer of them at the office. This lets me share more time with my young daughter than I might have if she’d been born before electronic mail became such a practical tool.The Internet also makes it easy to share thoughts with a group of friends. Say you do something fun , see a great movie perhaps-and there are four or five friends who might want to hear about it. If you call each one, you may tire of telling the story.With E-mail, you just write one note about your experience, at your convenience, and address it to all the friends you think might be interested. They can read your message when they have time, and read only as much as they want to. They can reply at their convenience, and you can read what they have to say at your convenience.E-mail is also an inexpensive way stay in close touch with people who live far away. More than a few parents use E-mail to keep in touch, even daily touch, with their children off atWe just have to keep in mind that computers and the Internet offer another way of staying in touch. They don’t take the place of any of the old ways.12．The purpose of this passage is to ________.A．explain how to use the InternetB．describe the writer’s joy of keeping up with the latest technologyC．tell the merits(价值) and usefulness of the InternetD．introduce the reader to basic knowledge about personal computers and the Internet 13．The use of E-mail has made it possible for the writer to ________.A．spend less time workingB．have more free time with his childC．work at home on weekendsD．work at a speed comfortable to him14．According to the writer, E-mail has an obvious advantage over the telephone because the former helps one ________.A．reach a group of people at one time convenientlyB．keep one’s communication as personal as possibleC．pass on much more information than the laterD．get in touch with one’s friends faster than the later15．The best title for this passage is ________.A．Computer: New Technological AdvancesB．Internet: New Tool to Maintain Good FriendshipC．Computers Have Made Life EasierD．Internet: a Convenient Tool for Communication二、七选五16．You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessary so, however.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here's how: Plan your time carefully. When you plan your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time.First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc., then decide a good, regular time for studying.17．A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening toFind a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television! When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.Make good use of your time in class.18．Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teachers say.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material.19．If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. It helps you remember your new knowledge. The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't be over worried.20．You will probably discover them after you have tried these.A．There are other methods that might help you with your studying.B．Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.C．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say.D．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.E.Maybe you are an average student.F.Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teachers say in class.G.This will help you understand the next class.三、完形填空On the night of the play，Jack was at the theatre early and he was already dressed in a suit of policeman’s clothes long21 the end of the first scene． He certainly looked the part all right， he thought as he 22 himself in the mirror．Then he suddenly felt nervous． After all， it was his first time to 23 a part in a play．24 could he face all those people watching the play？ He put his head in his hands and tried to 25 his lines（台词），but nothing 26 to his mind．A knock on the door made him look 27 ． He was to go on stage（舞台）in the second scene． “Have I 28 my part and ruined（破坏）the play for everybody？” he thought to himself． But 29 was only the manager． She 30 how nervous he was and 31he should stand near the stage 32 he could watch and follow the play． It was a good33 of getting rid of his nervousness， she said． She was right； it seemed to34 ． In fact the more he watched the play， the 35 he felt himself part of it．At last the 36 came for him to appear on the stage． But suddenly the manager came to him again，37 worried as she placed a hand on his arm to 38 him back． “Has anything gone 39 ？” Jack asked． “I’m afraid you’re going to be40 ，” she said． “They’ve jumped three pages of the play and ha ve missed your part out completely．”21．A．before B．by C．after D．at22．A．looked B．admired C．showed D．enjoyed23．A．make B．join C．have D．give24．A．Where B．Why C．When D．How25．A．read B．remember C．understand D．learn26．A．came B．went C．happened D．got27．A．away B．out C．down D．up28．A．passed B．left C．missed D．failed29．A．this B．that C．she D．it30．A．wondered B．imagined C．noticed D．examined31．A．agreed B．suggested C．persuaded D．encouraged 32．A．where B．when C．which D．there33．A．way B．idea C．path D．plan34．A．do B．win C．work D．act35．A．less B．harder C．better D．more36．A．hour B．minute C．moment D．period37．A．feeling B．looking C．sounding D．growing38．A．hold B．take C．catch D．push39．A．bad B．late C．mad D．wrong40．A．frightened B．excited C．disappointed D．pleased四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

甘肃省白银市会宁县第一中学20212021学年高一英语上学期期中试题（时刻：90分钟;满分：120分）第一部分：阅读明白得（共20小题；每小题2分，共40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。

AEveryone needs friends. As the old saying goes, “No man is an island”. In other words, no one can survive without the help and friendship of others. One can hardly live without a friend. Society is made up of people and making friends is a very important part in our life. Friends can give you a lot. Firstly, if you have trouble with some problems, you can talk to your good friends and exchanged opinions .Thus you will feel comfortable and encouraged. Secondly, if you wish to s some physical exercises, such as playing table tennis, you can play with friends and have a good time, In short, we need friends.But what is true friendship? Some people think friends are people whom they can play with, others believe true friendship lies in similar interests. However, in my opinion, “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. True friendship can encourage you when you are in difficulties. True friends can give you warnings against danger. True friends not only share with you your joy and happiness but also your trouble and anxiety. When you need him he will give you a hand and spare no efforts. Of course, these principles are the same to you when you treat your friends.1. What does the author want to tell us by saying, “No man is an island”?A．To form an island, we need more than one man.B．Without friendship , people can not live on an island.C．Friends can make you feel comfortable and encouraged.D．Everyone needs friends’ help and friendship.2. What kind of friends are true friends ?A．People whom you can play with.B．A friend in need.C．Friends with similar interests.D．Friends who treat you the same as you treat them.3. What does the underlin ed phrase “spare no efforts ”mean ?A．Try one’s best. B．Make no efforts. C．Ask for payback. D．Go away.4. What is the purpose of the author to write this passage ?A．To explain why it is important to make friends.B．To explain how to tell who are true friends.C．To explain how to keep friendship.D．Both A and B.5. True friendship can do many things except _________.A. encourage you when you are in difficulties.B. share with you your joyC. give you warnings against danger.D. add your trouble and anxiety.BThe English language started about 1,500 years ago in England. Three groups of people came to the country. They were the Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes. These three groups brought their languages with them to England. After some time, the three languages became one new-language-------English. The name “English”comes from the Angles. They lived in most of England.“England” means “Angle Land”or“Country of the Angles”.The language that we speak today------Modern English------is not the same as the English that people used many years ago, including Old English(before 1150)and Middle English(up till 1500).That language------Old English------sounds different, and it has some different rules of grammar. There were only a few thousand words in Old English. But Modern English does come from Old English, and it is still like it in many important ways.6.When did Modern English start？A .About the year 1150.B. Before the year 1500.C. Between tile 12th century and tile 16th century.D. About the year 1500.7.How many languages did Old English come from？A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.8.Which language did the name “English” come from？A. Modern English.B. The Angles.C. The Jutes.D. The Saxons.9. According to the passage, Modern English differs from Old English in_______.A .grammar B. pronunciation C. words D. All of the above10.Which of the following is TRUE？A .Modern English has nothing to do with Old English.B. Modern English has more words than Old English.C. Modern English has a vocabulary twice as large as Old English.D. There is no difference between Old English and Middle English.CTom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line(排队), others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.He walked into the station cafe(咖啡馆). He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom's workmates came in and sat with Tom."What time is your bus? " asked Mike."There's plenty of time yet," answered Tom."Well, I'll get you some more tea then," said Mike.They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. "Oh! It's goingbackward!" he cried. "A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it's half past eleven.""You're looking at the clock in the mirror." said Mike. Tom was so sad(难过). The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.11. Tom went into the station cafe because _____________.A. Mike asked him to have a cup of teaB. it was quite early and he could find a seat thereC. he didn't like to stay with the schoolgirlsD. he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there12.What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?A. Half past twelveB. Twenty to twelveC. Half past elevenD. Half past one13,. the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find .A. the time is right B .it's going slowerC. it's going backwardD. it's going faster14,Which of the following is true？A. Tom arrived in Paris on timeB. The next bus would leave in half an hourC. After that Tom didn't like clocks any longerD. Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once15,Which of the following is the title(题目) of the story?A. The Mirror of the StationB. Not A Careful ManC. Missing A BusD. The Clock In The MirrorDOn Nov.18th,1908,three men went up in a balloon .They started early in London. The headman was Auguste Gaudron ,and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland. They had a big balloon and they were ready for a long way.Soon they heard the sea. They were carrying the usual rope, and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon. At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box. This could hold water, or it could be empty. So they were able to change its weight. It was for use over the sea. They were also carrying some bags of sand. After the sun rose, the balloon went higher. It went up to 3,000 metes, and the air was very cold. The water in the balloon became ice. Snow fell past the men's basket, and they could see more snow on the ground. The men tried to throw out some more sand; but it was hard. They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy. The work was slow and they were still falling, so they had to drop some whole bags of sand. One of them fell on an icy lake and made a black hole in the ice. At last they pulled the box into the basket. It was still snowing; so they climbed to get away from the snow. They rose to 5,100 meters! Everything became icy. They were so cold that they decided to land. They came down in Poland heavily but safely. They had traveled 1,797 kilometers from London!16. Three men flew in balloon ________.A. for nearly 1,800 kilometersB. to another cityC. to visit PolandD. more than a century ago17.The metal box was used for ________.A. carrying the bags of sand' 'B. keeping drinking-waterC. carrying ropes of the basketD. changing weight18.When the balloon went up higher,________.A. the temperature of the balloon began to fallB. They saw the sun go downC. They made a hole in the basket with their knivesD. They could see a black hole on the ground19.The balloon landed ________.A. in LondonB. on the seaC. on a lakeD. in a foreign country20.Which of the following is NOT true ________A. The three men started their journey before the sun rose.B. The balloon began to go up when they threw bags of sand out of the basket.C. When they pulled the box into the basket, the balloon began to climb up.D. The three men had to land because they felt cold.第二部分：语言知识应用（共两节，满分40分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Tired and hungry after a long day of work, I went home.. When I walked into the living-room, my 12-year-old son looked up at me and said, “I 21 you.” I did not __22___ what to say, and I just stood there, looking __23__ at him. My first __24__ was that he 25 need help with his homework. Then I asked, “What was that all 26 ?”“Nothing,” he said, “My teacher said we should tell our parents we love them and 27 what they say.”The next day I called his teacher to 28 more about what my son said and how the other parents had reacted（反应）. “Most of the fathers had the 29 response as you did,” the teacher said, ”When I first _30_ that we try this, I asked the children _31_ they thought their parents 32____ say. Some of them thought their parents would have heart trouble.”Then the teacher _33 , “ I want my students to know that feeling love is an important part of _34___. I’m trying to tell them it’s too bad that we don’t e xpress our feelings. A boy _35___ tell his father or mother he loves him.” The teacher understands that sometimes it is_36 __ for some of us to say something that is good for us to say.That evening when my son 37 _ to me, I took him in my arms and held on for an 38 moment, saying, “Hey, I love you, 39 ” I don’t know if saying that made 40 of us healthier, but it did feel pretty good.21. A. hate B. love C. like D. enjoy22. A. realize B. recognize C. know D. find23. A .away B. for C. down D. on24. A .thought B. meaning C. news D. reason25. A. must B. should C. could D. would26. A. for B. with C. around D. about27. A. test B. know C. understand D. see28. A. talk to B. chat with C. find out D. do with29. A. same B. different C. usual D. unusual30. A. allowed B. agreed C. planned D. suggested31. A. how B. whether C. when D. what32 . A. would B. will C. could D. can33. A. explained B. prepared C. informed D. developed34. A. study B. work C. health D. body35. A. might B. can C. should D. need36. A. easy B. difficult C. crazy D. silly37. A. turned B. shouted C. went D. came38. A. extra B. ordinary C. interesting D. important39. A. either B. too C. also D. again40. A. all B. either C. none D. neither第二节：依照所学课文内容填空，每空填一个词。

2020-2021学年上学期期中测试高一英语试题姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、听力部分（每小题1.5分，共30分）（一）短对话1．What did the woman drop? A．Her wallet. B．Her bag. C．Her passport.2．What makes the coffee taste bad according to the woman?A．The old beans. B．The water. C．The dirty pot.3．What will the speakers do on Thursday?A．Have a day off. B．Go to the museum. C．Play basketball.4．Why does the woman want to invite her parents?A．They like skiing. B．They want to climb mountains. C．They can look after the children.5．How does the man feel about the changing weather? A．Confused. B．Annoyed.C．Excited.（二）长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．Where are the speakers? A．At school. B．At a factory. C．At a music store.7．What does the man want the students to learn in the class trip?A．How music is played .B．How concerts are organized. C．How musical instruments are made.8．Where does Emma come from? A．America. B．Japan. C．Britain.9．When did Emma meet Frank? A．In April. B．In July. C．In December.10．What’s the relationship be tween Emma and Frank?A．Co-workers. B．A couple. C．Friends.11．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．The man’s eating habits.B．Their work schedule. C．The woman’s health problem.12．What does the man think of eating at 2:00 p.m.?A．It makes him healthier. B．It makes him tired. C．It makes him unable to concentrate.13．How many cups of tea does the man drink in the morning?A．About two. B．About four. C．About eight.14．What is the second time the man’s alarm goes off?A．6:00 a.m. B．6:10 a.m.C．6:20 a.m.15．Why does the man like to set his alarm this way?A．He doesn’t want to feel in a rush.B．He is worried about being late.C．He wants to have more time to sleep deeply.16．What does the woman suggest the man do about the alarm at the end?A．Set it for 7:30 a.m. B．Set it for 8:00 a.m. C．Stop using it.（三）短文听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

2020-2021学年度第一学期高一年级期中考试英语试题（含答案）试卷说明：满分150分；考试时间：120分钟；试题难度：0.6-0.7第一部分阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)第一节阅读阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)。

AThese people are studying English. However, they are now facing some problems.I am Pablo. I work 50 hours a week as a taxi driver, so I talk with people all day. They understand me, but I know I make a lot of mistakes. No one corrects me. My vocabulary is strong. Grammar is my problem. I’m trying to change little by little. For example, I don’t use the past tense.I always say, “I drive him to the office this morning” instead of “I drove him to the office this morning”.My name is Maria Luisa. I’m teaching myself English, and I’m good at grammar. However, it’s really difficult to find ways to practice English. I live in an area where everyone speaks my language. My neighbours and friends speak Spanish. I can speak Spanish in the supermarket and at the post office.I am Li Ping. I understand the grammar and the readings in my class and I think my writing is good, but I’m very nervous when I speak English. I don’t want to make any mistakes because I’m afraid people will think that I’m stupid. Also, my pronunciation isn’t good. When I speak, people often say, “What? Say that again. ”I am Yoshi. I have been in the United States for one year. I’m studying hard and I know grammar well, but the vocabulary is very difficult. When I listen, I don’t understand many of the words. When I try to read, there are three or four new words in every sentence. I feel discouraged.1. What would be the best advice for Maria Luisa?A. Try to have a wide vocabulary.B. Make friends with English-speaking people.C. Read as many English books as possible.D. Develop a good knowledge of grammar.2. Why do people find it hard to understand Li Ping’s English?A. Her voice is very low.B. Her grammar is terrible.C. She can’t pronounce words correctly.D. She speaks at a very fast speed.3. What can we learn about Yoshi?A. He has a very small vocabulary.B. He is very good at listening.C. He has learned English for years.D. He was born in the United States.BParents often believe that they have a good relationship with their teenagers. But last summer, Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son. Suddenly he seemed to be talking far more to his friends than to his parents. “The door to his room is always shut. ”Joanna noted.Tina and Mark noticed similar changes in their 14-year-old daughter. “She used to sit in my arms on the sofa and talk with me,” said Mark. “Now we joke that she does this only when she wants something. Sometimes she wants to be treated like a little girl and sometimes like a young lady. The problem is figuring out which time is which.”Before age 11, children like to tell their parents what’s on their minds. “In fact, parents are first on the list.” said Michael Riera, author of Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers. “This completely changes during the teen years.” Riera explained. “They talk to their friends first, then maybe their teachers, and their parents last.”Parents who know what’s going on in their teenagers’ lives are in the best position to help them. To break down the wall of silence, parents should create chances to understand what their children want to say, and try to find ways to talk and write to them. And they must give their children a mental (思想的) break, for children also need freedom, though young. Another thing parents should remember is that to be a friend, not a manager, with their children is a better way to know them.4. “The door to his room is always shut. ” suggests that the son ______.A. dislikes to open his doorB. begins to hate his parentsC. is always busy with his studiesD. keeps himself away from his parents5. What troubles Tina and Mark most?A. Their daughter isn’t as lovely as before.B. They can’t read their daughter’s mind exactly.C. They don’t know what to say to their daughter.D. Their daughter talks with them only when she needs money.6. Which of the following best explains “the wall of silence” in the last paragraph?A. Teenagers talk a lot with their friends.B. Teenagers talk little about their own lives.C. Teenagers do not talk much with their parents.D. Teenagers do not want to understand their parents.7. What can we learn from the passage?A. Parents are patient with their silent teenagers.B. Parents should try to understand their teenagers.C. Parents are unhappy with their growing children.D. Parents should have suitable ways to talk with their teenagers.CTwo weeks ago, a 5-year-old girl named Sunshine Oelfke emptied out her piggy bank (存钱罐) onto the living room floor and immediately started counting. Her grandmother, Jackie Oelfke, thought she was playing as she carefully lined up the coins, but then she saw the girl put the coins into a plastic bag and place it in her backpack.“That aroused my curiosity,” Jackie told CBS News. “Nobody messes with the piggy bank.” After observing Sunshine work a few minutes longer, Jackie decided to find out why the little girl broke into her savings.“What are you doing with that money?” Jackie asked her granddaughter.“I’m taking it to school,” Sunshine replied. The little girl finally stated the real reason why she needed the money. “I’m going to take it for milk money. My friend Layla doesn’t get milk—hermom doesn’t have milk money but I have. ”Jackie’s heart melted at Sunshine’s words. Choked with strong feelings, Jackie held her sweet granddaughter tightly in her arms.Last week, Jackie and Sunshine met with her teacher, Rita Hausher, and handed her the $30 that Sunshine had saved. There are 20 kids in Sunshine’s class and about half don’t get milk. It costs﹩0.45 a carton (纸盒). The total adds up to about﹩180 a month for every child in the class to have milk every day.After dropping Sunshine off at school, Jackie posted a tearful video on Facebook to explain her granddaughter’s plan. To her surprise, dozens of people offered to donate towards the cause. Within a week, Jackie raised more than $1, 000. Now every student in Sunshine’s class can get free milk for the rest of the year.Jackie said Sunshine doesn’t see her kind act as a big deal. She was just trying to look out for her friends. “She doesn’t understand the effect she’s brought about,” Jackie said. “But now she knows she can do whatever she puts her mind to. ”8. Why did Sunshine empty her piggy bank?A. She wanted to play with the coins.B. She needed to train her counting skills.C. She intended to pay for her friend’s milk.D. She hoped to show off her savings in class.9. How did Jackie feel on hearing Sunshine’s words?A. Touched.B. Curious.C. Proud.D. Relieved.10. In Jackie’s eyes, what did Sunshine learn from the experience?A. Many hands make light work.B. Two heads are better than one.C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.11. What is the best title for this passage?A. Small Coins, Big DeedsB. Jackie’s Piggy BankC. A Moved GrandmotherD. Piggy Bank and Carton MilkDSmartphones, tablets and smart watches are banned at school for all children under 15 in France. Under the ban students are not able to use their phones at all during school hours, including meal breaks.“I think it's a good thing. School is not about being on your phone,” Paris mum Marie­Caroline Madeleine told AFP. “It's hard with kids. You can't control what they see and that's one of the things that worries me as a parent.”There is no law like this in Australia, but some Australian schools have banned phones.McKinnon Secondary School in Victoria introduced a total ban in February and Principal Pitsa Binnion said this had been a success.McKinnon students still have a Chromebook to use in every class for day­to­day learning but they're not allowed to use social media. Ms Binnion said at first “Teachers cheered and students moaned (抱怨)，” but now they're seeing the positives．“They come to school and they're not allowed to use phones at all during the school day, including lunch breaks,” she said.“It's been wonderful in terms of students communicating with each other at lunchtime and not looking at their screens,” she said.Ms Binnion also leads by example and doesn't use her mobile phone in school.“I think anyone can do it if we've done it.”Not everyone agrees with the bans. Western Sydney University technology researcher DrJoanne Orlando wrote in online magazine The Conversation earlier this year that Australia should not ban phones in schools because it's important to educate kids to live in the age they are raised in.“A good education for students today is knowing how to use technology to learn, communicate and work with ideas,” she wrote. “Banning students from using smartphones is a 1950s response (反应) to a 2018 state­of­play.”12．Why did Madeleine welcome the ban?A．School is for studying. B．Kids behave badly nowadays. C．Teachers find it hard to control kids. D．Her kids depend too much on phones. 13．What can we learn about the ban in McKinnon Secondary School?A．Some teachers were against it at first.B．Students can now see the good of the ban.C．Students can use their phones at lunch breaks.D．Teachers have stopped using phones at school as well.14．What does the underlined word “Chromebook” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?A．A book.B．A notebook. C．A learning website.D．A kind of computer. 15．What does Dr Joanne Orlando think of banning phones in schools?A．It will disconnect parents and kids.B．It will cause kids to communicate less.C．It will prevent kids being tech­minded.D．It will make education go back 60 years.第二节七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15个小题；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、D中，选出最佳选项。

AWhen we want to tell other people what we think, we can do it with the help of words. We can also do it in many other ways, too. Sometimes we move our heads up and down when we want to say “yes”, and we shake our heads when we want to say “no ”. Some people can’t hear or speak. They talk with the help of gestures（手势）. People from other countries often have to do it if they don’t know your language.Here is a story. An American was once having his holiday in Italy, but he could not speak Italian. One day he went to a restaurant and sat down at a table. When the waiter came, the American opened his mouth, put his fingers in it and took them out again. In this way he wanted to say “Bring me something t o eat”. The waiter soon brought him a cup of tea. The American shook his head and the waiter understood that he didn’t want tea. So he took it awayand brought him a glass of milk. The American shook his head again. He was very hungry now and looked sad. He was just going to leave the restaurant when another man came in. When this man saw the waiter, he put his hands on his stomach(胃). In a few minutes there was a large plate of bread and meat on the table in front of him.1. Sometimes people move their heads when they want to say “yes”.A. right and leftB. fast and slowC. hard and easyD. up and down2. If people want to say , they may shake their heads.A. “no”B. “yes”C. “words”D. “OK”3. If you can’t , you may talk with the help of gestures.A. write and readB. say or singC. hear and speakD. go or comeBGood afternoon，and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today，I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol (酒) in this country if you are under 18 years of age，nor may your friends buy it for you.Secondly， noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means，but please don’t make unnecessary noise，particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.Thirdly，crossing the road. Be careful！The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings (人行横道) and do not take any chances when crossing the road.My next point is about litter (throwing away waste material in a public place)．It is an offence (违法行为) to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away，please put it in your pocket and take it home，or put it in a litter bin.Finally，as regards something，it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco (烟草) if you are under 16 years of age.I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance，you should contact your local police station，who will be pleased to help you.Now，are there any questions?4．The main purpose of this speech would be to________.A．prepare people for international travelB．declare the laws of different kindsC．inform people of the punishment for breaking lawsD．give advice to travelers to the country5．How many laws are there discussed in the speech?A．Three.B．Four.C．Five.D．Six.6．The underlined word “contact” in the seventh paragraph means________. A．keep in touch with B．joinC．reportD．get in touch with7．From the speech we learn that________.A．in this country，if you are under 18 years of age，you may not buy alcohol，but your friend can buy it for youB．you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of ageC．because the traffic moves on the left side of the road，you must use pedestriancrossings when crossing the roadD．you can’t make noise except at nightCTo see the world is one thing；to have someone to share it with is another. Indeed，travel becomes more interesting when you have a travel partner. A travel partner can be a close friend，a family member，a pal you’ve met online，or a business friend.You can have someone to talk to.Traveling alone is fun，but wouldn’t you feel lonely？Having a travel partner can remove the feeling of loneliness. This is especially true if you can get a travel companion who is very familiar with the place you’re traveling to. You don’t have to ask any information from the locals，and you can increase the time you spend in the country.__________________________One of the major headaches in traveling is the costs involved. You can’t simply ignore the rising price of hotels or plane tickets. You should also think about your daily needs，such as your food. Of course，you can’t simplygo back without bringing any souvenirs (纪念品) to your friends and family. All these can ruin your budget. However，when you have a travel friend，you can have someone to share the expenses with.You can meet a good friend.Having a travel mate is a good way of meeting a new friend or even a lifelong partner. You can never count the number of couples who actually found their way into each other’s heart while traveling together in another country.You can have someone to watch out for you.When you’re in a foreign land，you’ll never be really safe. You don’t know the rules as well as the culture of the people. A travel mate will be perfect to remind you of your duties in the country and to watch your back just in case you get lost.So why don’t yo u find a travel companion now?Let’s find out how ...8. What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A．To introduce a travel company.B．To encourage us to have a travel partner.C．To explain how to be a perfect travel partner.D．To tell an interesting experience with a travel partner.9．What’s the best title for the 3rd paragraph?A．You can have someone to share the expenses with.B．You can know the local culture well.C．You can enjoy food with your partner.D．You can save money by bargaining together.10．Which of the following statements agrees with the author’s opinion? A．Traveling alone is not fun.B．Buying souvenirs isn’t necessary.C．Many people fall in love when traveling.D．It’s better to choose a stranger as a travel partner.11．The following paragraph will probably talk about________.A．how to get along with a travel partnerB．how travel can benefit peopleC．what we can learn from travelD．how to find a travel partnerDHobbs was an orphan(孤儿). He worked in a factory and every day he got a little money. Hard work changed him thin and weak. He wanted to borrow a lot of money to learn to paint pictures, but he did not think he could pay off the debts.One day the lawyer said to him, “One thousand dollars, and here is the money.” As Hobbs took the package of notes, he was very dumbfounded (惊呆的). He didn’t know where the money came from and how to spend it. He said to himself, “I could go to find a hotel and live like a rich man for a few days; or I give up my work in the factory and do what I’d like to do: painting pictures I could do that for a few weeks, but what would I do after that?I should have lost my place of the factory and have no money to live on. If it were a little less money, I would buy a new coat, or a radio, or give a dinner to my friends. If it were more, I could give up the work and pay for painting pictures. But it’s too much for one and too little for the other.”“Here is the reading of your uncle’s will,” said the lawyer, “telling what is to be done with this money after his death. I must ask you to remember one point. Your uncle has said you must bring me a paper showing exactly what you did with his money, as soon as you have spent it.”“Yes, I see. I’ll do that.” said the young man.12. He wanted to borrow money because he wanted to .A. study abroadB. work abroadC. pay for the debtsD. learn to paint pictures13. Hobbs was dumbfounded on receiving the money because he thought .A. the money was too muchB. the money was too littleC. he would be dismissed（解雇）D. the lawyer meant to punish him14. With the money he got, first Hobbs .A. planned to have a happy life for a few daysB. decided to give up his work in the officeC. was to give a dinner to his friendsD. had no idea what to do15. What Hobbs really loved to do was .A. working in the factoryB. living in a fine hotelC. painting picturesD. saving the money第二节（共5个小题；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。

（时间：90分钟;满分：120分）第一部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，共40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。

AEveryone needs friends. As the old saying goes, “No man is an island”. In other words, no one can survive without the help and friendship of others. One can hardly live without a friend. Society is made up of people and making friends is a very important part in our life. Friends can give you a lot. Firstly, if you have trouble with some problems, you can talk to your good friends and exchanged opinions .Thus you will feel comfortable and encouraged. Secondly, if you wish to do some physical exercises, such as playing table tennis, you can play with friends and have a good time, In short, we need friends.But what is true friendship? Some people think friends are people whom they can play with, others believe true friendship lies in similar interests. However, in my opinion, “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. True friendship can encourage you when you are in difficulties. True friends can give you warnings against danger. True friends not only share with you your joy and happiness but also your trouble and anxiety. When you need him he will give you a hand and spare no efforts.Of course, these principles are the same to you when you treat your friends.1. What does t he author want to tell us by saying, “No man is an island”?A．To form an island, we need more than one man.B．Without friendship , people can not live on an island.C．Friends can make you feel comfortable and encouraged.D．Everyone needs friends’ help and friendship.2. What kind of friends are true friends ?A．People whom you can play with.B．A friend in need.C．Friends with similar interests.D．Friends who treat you the same as you treat them.3. What does the underlined phrase “spare no efforts ”mean ?A．Try one’s best. B．Make no efforts. C．Ask for payback. D．Go away.4. What is the purpose of the author to write this passage ?A．To explain why it is important to make friends.B．To explain how to tell who are true friends.C．To explain how to keep friendship.D．Both A and B.5. True friendship can do many things except _________.A. encourage you when you are in difficulties.B. share with you your joyC. give you warnings against danger.D. add your trouble and anxiety.BThe English language started about 1,500 years ago in England. Three groups of people came to the country. They were the Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes. These three groups brought their languages with them to England. After some time, the three languages became one new-language-------English. The name “English” comes from the Angles. They lived in most of England.“England” means “Angle Land”or“Country of the Angles”.The language that we speak today------Modern English------is not the same as the English that people used many years ago, including Old English(before 1150)and Middle English(up till 1500).That language------Old English------sounds different, and it has some different rules of grammar. There were only a few thousand words in Old English. But Modern English does come from Old English, and it is still like it in many important ways.6.When did Modern English start？A .About the year 1150.B. Before the year 1500.C. Between tile 12th century and tile 16th century.D. About the year 1500.7.How many languages did Old English come from？A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.8.Which language did the name “English” come from？A. Modern English.B. The Angles.C. The Jutes.D. The Saxons.9. According to the passage, Modern English differs from Old English in_______.A .grammar B. pronunciation C. words D. All of the above10.Which of the following is TRUE？A .Modern English has nothing to do with Old English.B. Modern English has more words than Old English.C. Modern English has a vocabulary twice as large as Old English.D. There is no difference between Old English and Middle English.CTom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line(排队), others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.He walked into the station cafe(咖啡馆). He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom's workmates came in and sat with Tom."What time is your bus? " asked Mike."There's plenty of time yet," answered Tom."Well, I'll get you some more tea then," said Mike.They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. "Oh! It's going backward!" he cried. "A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it's half past eleven.""You're looking at the clock in the mirror." said Mike. Tom was so sad(难过). The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.11. Tom went into the station cafe because _____________.A. Mike asked him to have a cup of teaB. it was quite early and he could find a seat thereC. he didn't like to stay with the schoolgirlsD. he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there12.What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?A. Half past twelveB. Twenty to twelveC. Half past elevenD. Half past one13,. the story we know that when we look at a clock in a mirror, we will find .A. the time is right B .it's going slowerC. it's going backwardD. it's going faster14,Which of the following is true？A. Tom arrived in Paris on timeB. The next bus would leave in half an hourC. After that Tom didn't like clocks any longerD. Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once15,Which of the following is the title(题目) of the story?A. The Mirror of the StationB. Not A Careful ManC. Missing A BusD. The Clock In The MirrorDOn Nov.18th,1908,three men went up in a balloon .They started early in London. The headman was Auguste Gaudron ,and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland. They had a bigballoon and they were ready for a long way.Soon they heard the sea. They were carrying the usual rope, and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon. At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box. This could hold water, or it could be empty. So they were able to change its weight. It was for use over the sea. They were also carrying some bags of sand.After the sun rose, the balloon went higher. It went up to 3,000 metes, and the air was very cold. The water in the balloon became ice. Snow fell past the men's basket, and they could see more snow on the ground. The men tried to throw out some more sand; but it was hard. They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy. The work was slow and they were still falling, so they had to drop some whole bags of sand. One of them fell on an icy lake and made a black hole in the ice.At last they pulled the box into the basket. It was still snowing; so they climbed to get away from the snow. They rose to 5,100 meters! Everything became icy. They were so cold that they decided to land. They came down in Poland heavily but safely. They had traveled 1,797 kilometers from London!16. Three men flew in balloon ________.A. for nearly 1,800 kilometersB. to another cityC. to visit PolandD. more than a century ago17.The metal box was used for ________.A. carrying the bags of sand' 'B. keeping drinking-waterC. carrying ropes of the basketD. changing weight18.When the balloon went up higher,________.A. the temperature of the balloon began to fallB. They saw the sun go downC. They made a hole in the basket with their knivesD. They could see a black hole on the ground19.The balloon landed ________.A. in LondonB. on the seaC. on a lakeD. in a foreign country20.Which of the following is NOT true ________A. The three men started their journey before the sun rose.B. The balloon began to go up when they threw bags of sand out of the basket.C. When they pulled the box into the basket, the balloon began to climb up.D. The three men had to land because they felt cold.第二部分：语言知识应用（共两节，满分40分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Tired and hungry after a long day of work, I went home.. When I walked into the living-room, my 12-year-old son looked up at me and said, “I21 you.” I did not __22___ what to say, and I just stood there, looking __23__ at him. My first __24__ was that he 25 need help with his homework. Then I asked, “What was that all26 ?”“Nothing,” he said, “My teacher said we should tell our parents we love them and27 what they say.”The next day I called his teacher to 28 more about what my son said and how the other parents had reacted（反应）. “Most of the fathers had the 29 response as you did,” the teacher said, ”When I first _30_ that we try this, I asked the children _31_ they thought their parents 32____ say. Some of them thought their parents would have heart trouble.”Then the teacher _33 , “ I want my students to know that feeling love is an important part of _34___. I’m trying to tell them it’s too bad that we don’t express our feelings. A boy _35___ tell his fat her or mother he loves him.” The teacher understands that sometimes it is_36 __ for some of us to say something that is good for us to say.That evening when my son 37 _ to me, I took him in my arms and held on for an 38 moment, saying, “Hey, I love you, 39 ” I don’t know if saying that made 40 of us healthier, but it did feel pretty good.21. A. hate B. love C. like D. enjoy22. A. realize B. recognize C. know D. find23. A .away B. for C. down D. on24. A .thought B. meaning C. news D. reason25. A. must B. should C. could D. would26. A. for B. with C. around D. about27. A. test B. know C. understand D. see28. A. talk to B. chat with C. find out D. do with29. A. same B. different C. usual D. unusual30. A. allowed B. agreed C. planned D. suggested31. A. how B. whether C. when D. what32 . A. would B. will C. could D. can33. A. explained B. prepared C. informed D. developed34. A. study B. work C. health D. body35. A. might B. can C. should D. need36. A. easy B. difficult C. crazy D. silly37. A. turned B. shouted C. went D. came38. A. extra B. ordinary C. interesting D. important39. A. either B. too C. also D. again40. A. all B. either C. none D. neither第二节：根据所学课文内容填空，每空填一个词。