上海市松江二中2020-2021学年高一上学期期中英语试题(原卷版)

上海市松江⼆中⾼⼀上学期期中考试（英语）.doc上海市松江⼆中⾼⼀上学期期中考试英语试题命题教师：⾼⼀备课组审核：刘彦利I. Listening Comprehension (Section A Short ConversationsDirections:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Most people killed in traffic accidents are heavy drinkers.B. She does not agree with the man.C. Drunk drivers are not guilty.D. People should pay more attention to the danger of drunk driving.2. A. $1.40. B. $4.30. C. $6.40. D. $8.60.3. A. Collect papers for the man. B. Do the typing once again.C. Check the paper for typing errors.D. Read the whole newspaper.4. A. The woman does not want to go to the movies.B. The man is too tried to go to the movies.C. The woman wants to go to the movies.D. The man wants to go out for dinner.5. A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By taxi. D. On foot.6. A. At 10:30. B. At 10:25. C. At 10:40. D. At 10:45.7. A. The man no longer smokes.B. The man is under pressure from his wife.C. The man usually follows his wife’s advice.D. The man refuses to listen to his doctor’s advice.8. A. Move to big city. B. Become a teacher.C. Go back to school.D. Work in New York.9. A. Quit delivering flowers. B. Work at a restaurant.C. Bring her flowers every day.D. Leave his job to work for her.10. A. She can find the right person to help the man. B. She can help the man out.C. She’s also in need of a textbook.D. She picked up the book from the bus floor. Section B PassagesQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. They want to make money. B. They want to be famous.C. They like reading books.D. They like people to read the books written by them.12. A. Children all like to be writers. B. People all like to read books.C. Children should be read to before they start school.D. All great writers were read to before they received a primary education.13. A. They like reading books. B. They like watching TV.C. They like writing stories.D. They like talking with others.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.15. A. Americans. B. British. C. Germans. D. Italians.16. A. There are some differences between America and British English.B. British and American English are two different languages.C. American and British speakers share the same language.D. American and British speakers can not understand each other.Section C Longer ConversationsBlanks 17 through re based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and vocabularySection A (21%)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.25. You body language is telling the customers to go away hers is making them feel welcome.A. whenB. whileC. sinceD. as26. _______ really matters is that they______ time and money.A. what, lack ofB. that, lack ofC. what, lackD. that, lack27. It’s important for t hose____ to ____ good relationship with their colleagues.A. in authority, maintainingB. in authorities, maintainC. in authority, maintainD. in authorities, maintaining28. disappointed us a lot, for we had been waiting for him in the heavy rain for half an hour.A. The boy coming lateB. The boy came lateC. The boy’s came lateD. The boy’s coming late29. --- Unhealthy diet can do harm to your hair.--- ________.A. So can our way of lifeB. So our way of life canC. Neither can our way of lifeD. Neither our way of life can30. It is suggested that our bedroom _____ tidy.A. keepsB. should be keepingC. be keptD. keeping31. You will feel _____ if you walk outside half an hour after_____.A. relaxed … a day’s hard workB. relaxing … a day’s hard workingC. relaxed … a day’s hard workingD. relaxing … a day’s hard work32. _______, she bought the expensive dress_____.A. looking her best … without hesitatingB. To look best … w ithout hesitationC. To look her best … without hesitationD. Looking her best … without hesitating33. ______ eat a balanced diet to keep you _____.A. Being sure to … from going baldB. Be sure to … from going baldC. Being sure to … to go baldD. Be sure to … to go bald34. Drinking eight to ten glasses of water can _____ you ____.A. ensure … enjoy good healthB. ensure … good healthC. be ensured … good healthD. be ensured … enjoy good health35. The day______ you were expecting finally____.A. when … cameB. when … comingC. that … comeD. which … came36. People are not allowed ________ the garden to prevent the flowers ________.A. entering … being destroyedB. to enter … to destroyC. to enter … be ing destroyedD. entering … destroying37. To get a better view of the stage, ______________.A. our seats had to be changed.B. we had to change our seatsC. our seats were changedD. our seats were changed by us38. We all feel regretful that in this ________ city little of the original architecture __________.A. historic… has been preventedB. historical … has been presentedC. historic … has been perseveredD. historical… has been preserved39.If you go to Guilin, the beautiful scenery of the Li River, which ________ a beautiful landscape painting is sure to impress you _________.A. is like … deeplyB. looks like… deepC. is like … deepD. likes … deeply40. Close attention ________ recent movements in the international money market.A. should payB. should be paidC. is being paid toD. to be paid to41.____________ and I’ll leave you!A. Say one more wordsB. One more wordC. You say one more wordsD. If you say one more word42. The Great Wall snakes over the mountain chains, and is regarded as one of the most beautiful tourist__________ in the world.A. interestsB. attractionsC. placesD. directions43. You never eat all kinds of food; __________, you lack something needed for normal health.A. as a resultB. as a matter of factC. thanks toD. as a whole44. The problem which _________ now at the meeting is really of great importance to all of us.A. is discussedB. discussedC. is being discussedD. has been discussed45. In order to be __________ to a good university , the students must work hard to do well in the examination.A. permittedB. admittedC. agreedD. acceptedSection B (9%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. (9%)World Earth Day aims at acting in responses to the growing concerns about ___46___ crisis.The day meant to increase awareness and ___47___ people and governments to care more about our environment and take ___48___ to save our planet.The earth catches cold, a human disaster. The winter storms in South China left a ___49___ image among Chinese people. But our earth is suffering more than that. Air pollution, water shortages, global warming, and the extinction of species are___50___ scars（伤疤) to our planet.As both makers and victims of environmental disasters, human are key to its healing（治疗）. April 22nd 1970 ___51___ the first large-scale public environmental movement in human history.Over illion people walked to the streets in the United States to raise awareness of environmental crisis.From then on, Earth Day has become an international event, leading to a tidal wave of environmental activities at all levels. From Tokyo to Togo, more than 500 million people have ___52___ forces in over 170 countries.The wave also swept ___53___ China. Action was taken from government and each year features a theme ranging from energy-saving to sustainable development. More and more people have joined in real action to save our planet ___54___ it is too late.III. Cloze (15%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.It was the late spring of 1979, a hot Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of us sat 55 , side by side, in rows of wooden chairs on the main campus lawn (校园草坪). We 56 blue robes (毕业⽣长袍). We listened carefully to long 57 . When the ceremony (典礼) was 58 , we threw our caps in the air, and we were officially graduated from college.After that, I found Morrie Schwartz, my 59 professor, and introduced him to my 60 . He was a small man who took small steps, as if a 61 wind could, at any time, 62 him up into the clouds. His teethwere in good shape. When he smiled it was as if you had just 63 him the funniest joke on earth.He told my parents how I 64 every class he taught. He told them, “You have a 65 boy here. He helped me a lot.” Sh y but 66 , I looked at my feet. Before we left, I 67 Mr. Schwartz a present, a briefcase with his name on the front. I didn’t want to forget him. 68 I didn’t want him to forget me. He asked if I would keep in 69 , and without hesitation I said, “Of course.” When he turned around, I saw tears in his eyes.55. A. along B. around C. beside D. together56. A. took B. wore C. put on D. got in57. A. lectures B. dialogues C. speeches D. reports58. A. on B. up C. over D. away59. A. lovely B. precious C. happy D. favorite60. A. parents B. elder brother C. girl friend D. friends61. A. strong B. north C. warm D. cold62. A. beat B. pull C. blow D. wipe63. A. made B. told C. played D. given64. A. left B. reached C. missed D. took65. A. special B. brave C. busy D. serious66. A. astonished B. pleased C. disappointed D. nervous67. A. handed B. sent C. delivered D. brought68. A. While B. But C. And D. For]69. A. conversation B. mind C. company D. touchIV. Reading Comprehension (15%)Directions:Read the following passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AAfter working long hours on her feet every day in the operating room, Taryn Rose knew a lot about foot pain. But unlike most of her colleagues (同事), she turned her pain into money: Today she is the boss of Taryn Rose International, a $528 million company that makes nice and comfortable shoes.At the beginning, Rose realized the only thing that could stop her was fear of failure. “I could hear myfriends and f amily saying, ‘Why did you leave a good job?’ If I failed, would I be okay facing them? And I thought, ‘So what? I can go back for further study in medicine.’ I started to accept that it would be okay to say, ‘I failed, but I tried.’ Once I was comfortable with that thought, the fear came to an end. I realized I feared regret more than failure. And after you turn to the path you choose, there is nothing acceptable but success.”Now, Rose has no regrets about leaving medicine. “What I’m doing is not all that different from what I was doing as a doctor. The goal is the same: to relieve (减轻) pain. A former professor told me: ‘You’re helping hundreds of thousands of women with your shoes. As a doctor, you would have helped only the few who went to your office. Y ou’re having a much greater effect.’”Looking back, Rose admits she caught a couple of lucky breaks. “To me, luck is about being prepared for those opportunities (机会) that come knocking. You have to have an open mind, the right skills and all your senses working to see what opportunities present themselves. Luck can open the door, but you still have to walk through it.”70. Before starting her shoe business, Taryn Rose was a .A. nurseB. workerC. doctorD. boss71. Rose realized later was the most fearful for her to have or face in her job change.A. failureB. regretC. familyD. colleagues72. What did her former professor think about Rose and her new job?A. She doesn’t have to meet many people in her office.B. Her new work is quite different from her old job.C. She can now serve more people than before.D. Her work is much more difficult.73. Which of the following can best explain the last sentence in the passage?A. You have to do what you can after luck brings you opportunities.B. You should open the door when opportunities come to you.C. You have to be prepared for walking through the door.D. You should open your eyes to see opportunities clearly.BLast fall was a first-of-its-kind season. I did not arrange (安排) any after – school classes for my children. No swimming. No music lessons. No play dates. Nothing.Once they finished their homework, they were free to do what they pleased, but only one hour of TV. In the beginning, my sons, Ben, 11, and Nick, 9, were anxious about this sudden, unplanned freedom. I had to push themout of the door with a ball, a bike, and so on. “Play!” I ordered.I learned that this new plan takes time, patience and a lot of faith in the theory that having excellent grades isn’t really important.When my older kids, now in college and high school, were young, I brought in the rules of modern parenting. They are unspoken, but followed carefully. First, you must let your child have a variety of activities. After all, you never know where you’ll find a genius (天才). Second, if the child shows the slightest talent (才能), the activity must be pushed with lessons, special coaching (辅导) and practice of several days a week. Every minute should be taken and every minute has a purpose. That was really too much for my children.Now with the new plan, we told stories. We listened to music. And the kids played with bikes, balls, and whatever was handy. Nobody kept score. In fact, the boys played outside so much that the lawn was worn down to the soil in places. They’ve made friends with those who come from all over the neighbourhood to play games.We like those peaceful evenings. Ben and Nick have a good time this fall. Maybe that’s because the time off has allowed us to enjoy each other’s company.74. What was new for the family last fall?A. The children began to learn music when school was over.B. The writer arranged no extra lessons for the children.C. The writer found no time to play with the sons.D. The children had nothing to do after school.75. At the beginning of that season the children .A. hated to spend more time on their homeworkB. felt excited about making their own decisionsC. were pleased to have more freedomD. were worried about the change76. According to “modern parenting” discussed in Paragraph 4, parents should .A. make use of every minute to be with the childrenB. provide coaching and practice for each activityC. try every means to find a child’s real talentD. know the rules but never talk about them77. From the passage we learn that .A. children like story-telling more than bike-ridingB. parents should teach their children how to make a planC. children should have time to enjoy themselves after schoolD. parents can enjoy their evenings when children play with othersCA woman heads into a popular New York City coffee shop on a cold winter morning. Just ahead of her, a man drops a fewpapers. The woman pauses to help gather them. A clerk at a busy store thanks a customer who has just bought something.“Enjoy,” the young woman says, smiling widely. “Have a nice day.” She sounds like she really means it. These are the common situations we may see every day.However, in her best-selling book Talk to the Hand, Lynne Truss argues that common good manners such as saying “Excuse me” almost no longer exist. There are certainly plenty who would agree with her. According to one recent study, 70 percent of the U.S. adults (成⼈) said people are ruder now than they were ears ago.Is it really true? We decided to find out if good manners are really hard to see. In this politeness study, reporters were sent to many cities in the world. They perfor med three experiments: “door tests” (would anyone hold the door open for them?);“paper drops” (who would help them gather a pile of “accidentally” dropped papers?); and “service tests” (which salesclerks would thank them for a purchase [购物]?).In New York, 60 tests (f each type) were done. Along the way, the reporters met all types of people: men and women of different races, ages, professions (职业), and income levels. And guess what? In the end, four out of every five people they met passed their politeness test – making New York the most polite city in the study.78. What does Lynne Truss argue in Talk to the Hand?A. People are not as polite as they used to.B. “Excuse me” is not welcome nowadays.C. Of all the adults in the US 70% are rude.D. P eople don’t care about manners any more.79. What is TRUE about the politeness study discussed in the passage?A. The study was reported in many cities of the world.B. New York was the most suitable city for the experiment.C. Sixty tests were designed to see if people are polite to each other.D. Experiments were performed to see if common good manners exist.80. What is found in the study?A. More people passed the tests in New York than in any other cities.B. Different kinds of people acted differently in the New York tests.C. Four out of five people passed the politeness test in the study.D. Many people in the experiment passed the tests by guessing.DThis is not a diet (减肥⾷谱) – or a hard exercise program. Nobody can stick to those for long. Instead, it’s a simple way to make weight loss a natural part of the life you already live. And guess what? It’s fun! You don’t have to give up the foods you love or do regular exercise. It’s about balancing calories (平衡卡路⾥) in tiny ways that add up to big benefits (好处). You just use some tricks the “naturally thin” people do. Pick the ones you like, stick with them, and you’ll lose weight and be strong! Talk it UP Every time you pick up the phone, stand up and walk around. Heavy people sit on average two and a half hours more every day than thin people, according to a study.Get face time We use e-mail so much that we’ve forgotten what our colleagues look like. Pick a colleague or two who sit farthest from you and deliver 10 of those daily messages in person. And go out of your way: go to a bathroom or a copy machine on another floor – and take the stairs, of course.Think about your drink Consider beer or wine instead of a frozen drink: A glass of regular beer has 140 calories and a serving of wine has 126 calories, while a strawberry daiquiri has about 300 and a margarita 340.Reduce a total of 100 calories each day and you’ll be able to lose about 10 pounds in a year. This is really not difficult to do.81. What is mainly talked about in the passage?A. How to do exercise daily.B. How to lose weight easily.C. How to work comfortably.D. How to eat and drink regularly.82. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?[A. Thin people sit fewer hours daily than heavy people.B. People deliver messages to their colleagues in person.C. More people walk around when they talk on the phone.D. Heavy people make longer phone calls than thin people.83. What does the writer mean by “face time” in Paragraph 3?A. Time for getting to know each other.B. Time for sharing ideas face to face.]C. Time for doing small jobs.D. Time for taking the stairs.84. Which of the following probably has the most calories?A. Strawberry daiquiri.B. Regular beer.C. Margarita.D. Wine.第Ⅱ卷Translation. (Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.1.我保证我能做好这项⼯作。

上海市松江二中2020-2021学年高一上学期期中英语试题（原卷版）松江二中2020学年度第一学期期中考试卷高一英语II. Grammar (10’)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. The man pulled out a small gold watch, _______were made of small diamonds.A. the hands of whomB. the hands of whichC. whom the hands ofD. which the hands of2. -When is Jack going to finish writing that essay?I don't know. He _______ day in and day outA. has been workingB. has workedC. had been workingD. was working3. —Dad, I've finished my assignment.—Good，and ________you play or watch TV, you mustn't disturb me.A. wheneverB. whetherC. whateverD. no matter4. -Time flew before we knew it! It is already 12 o'clock.－Oh, really? I _______it at all.A. haven't realizedB. didn't realizeC. hadn't realizedD. don't realize5. Is this the reason _______he explained at the meeting for his carelessness in his work?A. ／B. whatC. howD. why6. _______ he finished his description, I knew it would be years _______ everything got right.A. At the moment, sinceB. At the moment; beforeC. The moment; sinceD. The moment; before7. I will never forget the days _______we spent and the place _______ we stayed.A. which; whichB. when; whereC. when: whichD. which; where8. I can think of many cases ______ students obviously knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldn't write a good essay.A. whyB. whichC. asD. where9. Some teens cannot be controlled by their parents，_______the parents try hard to control them.A. even thoughB. as thoughC. now thatD. in case10. _______ I always felt I would pass the exam, I never thoughtI would get an A.A. As ifB. On condition thatC. OnceD. WhileIII. Vocabulary (20’)Secti on A (10’)Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once.11. I don't want to be _______ as a drug addict.12. Church and community leaders have _______ to citizens to calm down.13. There are large number of _______ for the job.14. However, playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feeling of poor self-respect or _______behavior in some children.15. After graduation, he began to work in a hospital _______toa famous university.16. How many of them are _______ without permission?17. There is no point _______ improved public transport unless we can pay for it.18. Damages of the destructive earthquake which occurred in that county were _______ at 10,000.000 dollars.19. They use puppets to _______the imagination of the younger audience.20. It is safe to _______ that the economy will continue to improve.Section B (10’)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.An Experiment in EducationThe best programme on TV last night was the first episode of a new series about education, and it was____21____ on a farm. But this farm is not for animals it's for children. The farm has been converted into a school for one class of difficult students. And it's the job of one man to try and teach these students something in the two weeks they are there.The class is a group of 16 boys and girls aged 13 and 14, who have all been expelled（被逐）from schools at least once. Their previous teachers said that they were " ____22____ "and, judging by their behavior in the programme last night, it isn't hard to see why. The teacher who has to deal with this class is 40-year -old Philip Beadle. Before working in education, Mr. Beadle _____23_____ in a rock band? He gave up music eight years ago to become teacher. At his first school, he helped his students to get the best English marks the school had ever seen. As a result, he was made Schoolteacher of the Year.In the programme last night, we saw the students have their first lesson with Mr. Beadle. He started by playing a game, where he and the students _____24_____at each other and said something funny about the other person. This might not sound very _____25_____ but it caught everyone's attention. After that, Mr. Beadle took his class outside for an English lesson. At their previous schools, most of these students ____26____to read in front of their classmates, so Mr. Beadle took them to a(n) _____27_____ to read to some cows. Each student read a(n) _____28_____ quote from a Shakespeare play to them, and the students seemed to enjoy it. In the next scene, Mr. Beadle took them to another field to teach them basic punctuation. He did this through another game where he asked the students to jump around clap their hands and shout, "question mark!" and "semicolon!" Everyone seemed to enjoy this strange way of learning By the end of the episode the students were indeed starting to accept their new teacher. Some of them even said he was "all right".I really enjoyed this show because the teacher had such a positive _____29_____on the students. If, like me, you are ____30____by this experiment in education, you will want to the whole series. Personally, I can't wait to see what happens next!IV. Reading comprehension (45')Section A (15)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When buying a smart phone, I keep my standard simple. If the device can deal with WeChat phone calls and____31____ the Internet. I purchase it. If it’s over 1 000 y uan,I ____32____ it. This approach to acquiring smartphones ____33____for me as I keep my needs basic. Aside from saving myself money，I may have also saved myself from some wounds or burns had I chosen a flawed phone. In recent news，things have been ____34____ for Samsung-literally.Samsung's most recent innovation is called the Note7. Sadly，it was discontinued only 38 days after being made ____35____ for consumption. At first a few customers complained that their phones caught fire while being____36____. Samsung being responsible launched an investigation to ____37____ the cases. They issued a global recall on September 1 but it was taken merely as a suggestion and not seen as ____38____. Yet earlier this month the tech giant gave a stronger message to worldwide customers saying all owners must stop using their Note 7s immediately.Commercial forces encourage tech companies to push the envelope and produce new products every few months. Sometimes a conflict of interests can occur. The greed for innovation has a funny way of causing ____39____ for the basics- like safety-and the Note7's situation is just one example of this. The device ____40____ all kinds of cool features including a super-high-resolution camera an iris scanner(虹膜扫描仪) and an especially powerful____41____. Ideally manufacturers should consider all relevant aspects when creating new commodities. Samsung has both the money and technical know-how to prevent such negligence. The Note7's ____42____ was most likely rushed in order to make more profit which ____43____ having the opposite effect. Time will tell how much this oversight will cost with respect to Samsung' fame and future.____44____ it' s safe to assume that Samsung could eventually come back over the horizon and restore its reputation as a manufacturer of excellent smartphones if its new models have no major flaw. In an industry largely run by Apple and Samsung intense competitions will only bring more benefit to consumers. If Apple were to become the only ____45____ company we would be left with few options for top-of-the-line phones.31. A. approach B. access C. launch D. process32. A. buy B. desire C. recommend D. abandon33. A. works B. checks C. helps D. adapts34. A. growing up B. bringing up C. blowing up D. digging up35. A. approachable B. responsible C. affordable D. available36. A. locked B. broadcast C. charged D. carried37. A. look over B. look through C. look up D. look into38. A. aggressive B. desperate C. anxious D. urgent39. A. neglect B. need C. demand D. application40. A. causes B. boasts C. defines D. forbids41. A. battery B. screen C. technology D. frame42. A. campaign B. promotion C. invention D. release43. A. ended up B. served for C. acted out D. turned over44. A. Consequently B. Therefore C. Furthermore D. Nevertheless45. A. flexible B. ambitious C. dominant D. feasibleSection B (22')Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AFor the last ten years, we’ve worked one-on-one with kids from elementary school through graduate school. No matter what their age is and no matter the material, when you ask what they’re struggling with, kids almost universally name a subject: math, English or, in some instances, school. wandering if the school was the key to the problem, we asked to see their last test. After a few complaints, the student digs down, deep into the darkness of his or her backpack, pulls out a dirty paper, flattens it, become the latest exam.For a teacher, this should be very unpleasant. You spend a lot of time grading tests, and giving thoughtful feedback on homework, only to be ignored. Yes, children look at their tests, but you shouldn’t have any illusion(幻想) about what they look at except for the red scores . Before blaming your children for being ungrateful or lazy, you need to understand why their behavior is perfect reasonable.Telling kids they need to make use of the feedback they get isn’t just good advice . In the last few decades, researchers have discovered a lot about how people become experts. The main idea, made popular by everyone, is the 10,000-hour rule. Ten thousand is the number of hours it takes to become an expert in almost any field.S o why don’t kinds view their mistakes as a valuable thing? Well, kids don’t think about their mistakes well- they think about them emotionally. Mistakes make kids feel stupid. “Stupid”is just that: a feeling. Specifically, it’s the feeling of shame, and our natural response is to avoid its source. If we get a bad grade, we hide the test away. Unsurprisingly, that’s the worst move to make if you ever want to get better. Academic success does not come from how smart or motivated kids are. It comes from howthey feel about their mistakes.46. The passage suggests that learning to face mistakes is ______.A. a great difficult thing to both kids and adultsB. of great importance to the growth of kidsC. a practice scientist always neglects in their workD. the best way for language experts to be excellent in their fields47. According to the passage, the best way for kids to deal with their mistakes is by _______.A. doing whatever they like to doB. ignoring their mistakesC. seeking advice and feedback from teachersD. being brave to without thinking of them as a shame48. Which of the following does the writer think kids should not do when making mistakes?A. Learn from their mistakesB. Listen to the teachers’ adviceC. Regard themselves as stupidD. Think about their mistakes rationally49. According to the writer, teachers in school should ______.A. correct kids’ mistakes as soon as possibleB. remove kids’ fear of making mistakesC. give kids more information about studyD. always help to correct kids’ mis takesBRead the following three posts from the website, , and answer the questions that follow.CJ, 31, social workerI wish I had given the plain-looking guys a second chancewhile I was at school. I always went for handsome, athletic types. So, where am I today? Married to a good-looking fool. A handsome man who has no heart, no sympathy, and no love for anyone but himself. I sometimes visit my family back in my hometown and occasionally I run into old classmates—the plain-looking guys. And what do I see now? Very intelligent, warm, funny men who are everything I want, but will never have in a husband.Mia, 22, photographerWhen I was at school，I played in most of the school sports teams. I remember one year our football team had to win the last game to get into the finals. Three minutes of the game left and we needed to score. I got control of the ball and ran towards the goal. Our captain was right next to me shouting “go on, take a shot”. But I panicked and passed the ball to her. She shot and missed. If only I hadn't passed the ball. I knew immediately that if I had taken the shot I would have scored. Ever since that game I've always taken every opportunity I could.Ben, 52, mechanicI wish I had listened to my parents more when I was a teenager. Thinking back, I find they gave me lots of good advice, but I ignored everything they said. I thought they were old and didn't know anything. Now I have got two teenagers of my own and realize how right they were.If I had listened to them, I might have made some better decisions in my life. I would have gone to university and probably waited a bit before I got married. I hope my daughters will listen to me more than I listened to my parents.50. What did CJ talk about in the first post?A. missed opportunityB. Plain-looking guysC. Romance between classmatesD. Qualities of a good husband51. When Ben was a teenager, he __________.A. was determined to go to universityB. often turned to his parents for adviceC. looked up to everything that his parents saidD. thought he could make good decisions for himself52. According to the passage, what are people most likely to share on the website?A. Greetings.B. Regrets.C. School life.D. Original ideas CEnergy independence ．It has a nice ring to it ．Doesn't it ？If you think so ，you're not alone ，because energy independence has been the dream of American president for decades ，and never more so than in the past few years ，when the most recent oil price shock has been partly responsible for kicking off the great recession ．"Energy independence" and its rhetorical （修辞的）companion "energy security" are ，however ，slippery concepts that are rarely though through ．What is it we want independence from ，exactly ？Most people would probably say that they want to be independent from imported oil ．But there are reasons that we buy all that old from elsewhere ．The first reason is that we need it to keep our economy running ．Yes ，there is a trickle （涓涓细流）of biofuels available ，and more may become available ，but most biofuelscause economic waste and environmental destruction ．Second ，Americans have basically decided that they don't really want to produce all their own oil ．They value the environmental quality they preserve over their oil imports from abroad ．Vast areas of the United States are off-limits to oil exploration and production in the name of environmental protection ．T o what degree are Americans really willing to endure the environmental impacts of domestic energy production in order to cut back imports ？Third ，there are benefits to trade ．It allows for economic efficiency ，and when we buy things from places that have lower production costs than we do ，we benefit ．And although you don't read about this much ，the United States is also a large exporter of oil products ，selling about 2million barrels of petroleum products per day to about 90countries ．There is no question that the United States imports a great deal of energy and ，in fact ，relies on that steady flow to maintain its economy．When that flow is interrupted，we feel the pain in short supplies and higher prices.At the same time，we get massive economic benefits when we buy the most affordable energy on the world market and when we engage in energy trade around the world．53. What does the author say about energy independence for America？A. It sounds very attractive．B. It ensures national security．C. It will bring oil prices down．D. It has long been everyone's dream．．54. Why does America rely heavily on oil imports？A. It wants to expand its storage of crude oil．B. Its own oil reserves are quickly running out．C. Its own oil production falls short of demand．D. It wants to keep its own environment undamaged．55. What does the author say about oil trade？A. It proves profitable to both sides．B. It improves economic efficiency．C. It makes for economic development．D. It saves the cost of oil exploration．56. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To justify Ame rica’s dependence on oil imports.B. To arouse Americans’ awareness of the energy crisis.C. To stress the importance of energy conservation.D. To explain the increase of international oil trade.Section CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.You might take a car, a bus, or a bike to school. But in Bangladesh, instead of waiting for a school bus to come down their street, many students wait for a school boat to come down the river. That’s right—these students attend school on a boat!Bangladesh is very close to sea level.______57______ The flooding creates many problems. For the nearly 160 million people living there, the periodic flooding means that they are often unable to access roads, electricity, ortelephones.Growing up in Bangladesh, Mohammed Rezwan was often troubled by these disruptions. In 1998 he founded an organization called Shidhulai. The name means “self-relianc e.” The purpose of the organization is to help the people ofBangladesh receive an education and also to bring technology and an improved quality of life to poor people in remote areas of the country. In 2002, Rezwan began transforming boats into schools. Each boat was built to house between 30 and 35 students. The boats had everything you might find a in regular classroom. The only difference was that they floated on a river._______58_______ Today Rezwan and his organization operate 88 boats in northern Bangladesh. About half the boats are used as schools, and the other half are used as temporary houses during the flood season. In addition to the schools and the temporary housing, there are also a floating technology and training center, a library that allows students to check out books, and a health-care center. The school boats travel along the rivers and pick up students for classes that include computer technology, agriculture, and human rights.At night the boats provide additional learning opportunities for students and adults. _______59_______ They study using solar lamps that are charged during the day at stations near the river. Special equipment on the boats also projects lessons onto big screens made from sailcloth. People can come down to the riverbank to watch films. In all, these boats help educate close to 90,000 families in Bangladesh.By floating down the rivers, the school boats provide more than books. _______60_______ “This ‘library’ boat inspired me,” said 18-year-old student Shanto. Islam, who enjoys reading science fiction books. “I started to dream.” Islam now wants to attend a university.A. They also deliver knowledge, opportunity, and hope to all generations.B. For this reason the land is flooded for five months of everyyear.C. The designer of the boats attempts to offer easier access to education.D. He did not want to design houses, though.E. Both of them can attend evening courses.F. These boats have been a great success.第II卷I. Blanking filling:Directions: Fill in each blank with the proper front of the given word; for the other blanks; use one word that best fits each blank.61. He hurried in, _____________(come) up to me, and then told me all that had happened.(所给词适当形式填空)62. Do you know why glasses of this kind made in this factory _____________(wear) so comfortably? (所给词的适当形式填空)63. My new novel _____________(publish) by the end of this year. (所给词的适当形式填空)64. -My friend whom you met yesterday_____________ (invite) to give a speech at the award ceremony. -So has my sister. (所给词的适当形式填空)65. The only reason _____________ he referred to for his success is that he always worked hard. (用适当的词填空)66. He is not a half such a fool _____________most of his colleagues thought he was. (用适当的词填空)67. The boy was doing pretty well _____________he tried to skate down a set of steps and lost his balance. (用适当的词填空)68. One’s character is always defined by the way_____________ the rules are carried out in one’s behavior. (用适当的词填空)69. It was not until I came here _____________ I realized thisplace was famous for not only its breathtaking scenery but also its culture. (用适当的词填空)70. _________ hard you try, it ’s difficult to lose weight without cutting down the amount you eat.(用适当的词填空) II. Translation (3+3+4+5=15)71. 过了很久，他才创作出那样美妙的音乐。

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。

2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案（含三套题）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：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)1. How soon will the next bus arrive?A. In four minutes.B. In fourteen minutes.C. In forty minutes.2. Where does the dialogue take place?A. In the office.B. In the hospital.C. In the shop.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A book.B. An American.C. A club.4. What has happened to the man?A. He lost his way.B. He lost his key.C. He lost his money.5. What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Father and daughter.C. Nurse and doctor.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. How long will it take to mail by air?A. About 10 days.B. About 4 days.C. About 7 days.7. How much will the woman pay?A. 225 yuan.B. 275 yuan.C. 325 yuan.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. Why is the man feeling nervous?A. The final exam is coming.B. He will have an interviewC. He didn’t pass the exam.9. What’s the problem with the woman?A. She is poor at math.B. She is afraid to speak in public.C. She has little job experience.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

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。

2023-2024学年高一第一学期期中考试英语试卷考生注意：1．本场考试时间120分钟，满分150分．2．作答前，考生在答题纸正面填写学校、姓名、考生号，粘贴考生本人条形码．3．所有作答务必填涂或书写在答题纸上与试卷题号对应的区域，不得错位．在草稿纸、试卷上作答一律不得分．4．用2B铅笔作答选择题，用黑色笔迹钢笔、水笔或圆珠笔作答非选择题．I.Listening Comprehension(30分)Section A(10*1=10分)Directions:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A.At8:30.B.At9:00. C.At9:30. D.At10:00.2.A.Daughter and son. B.Father and daughter. C.Husband and wife. D.Mother and son.3.A.In a bank.B.In a post office.C.In a supermarket. D.In a restaurant.4.A.A policeman. B.A lawyer. C.A sales manager.D.A coach.5.A.Catch a train home.B.Do her homework. C.Go to the theater. D.Go to work.6.A.John didn’t do well in the exam.B.John doesn’t worry about the exam result.C.The exam was easier than the previous one.D.John is sure that he will do better in the next exam.7.A.The man couldn’t leave the parcel here.B.Some information is required.C.The details of the parcel are needed.D.The privacy of the owner is guaranteed.8.A.She is not available tonight. B.She is looking forward to the next party.C.She is going to hold a party next time.D.She is sorry for not being able to attend.9.A.The room is really dirty.B.The room is not as dirty as the woman expects.C.In the woman’s eyes,the room is not dirty.D.The man doesn’t think the room is dirty.10.A.Taking the doctor’s advice completely. B.Drinking a little every day.C.Serving a moderate（适量的）amount of alcohol.D.Giving up smoking and drinking. Section B（10*2=20分）Directions:In Section B,you will hear several longer conversation(s)and short passage(s),and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s)and the passage(s).The conversation(s) and passage(s)will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11.A.Mother’s shouting. B.The unusual smell.C.The terrible sound.D.The heat of the fire.12.A.At the supermarket. B.In the kitchen.C.In the bed.D.In the living room.13. A.She forgot to turn off the stove.B.It took long to put out the fire.C.She would probably be punished by her mother.D.She would have to study music against her will.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14.A.Because they want to relax. B.Because they have a lot of leisure time.C.Because they are looking for fun.D.Because they want to find something valuable.15. A.They are tired of luxurious but not practical goods.B.They want to get value for money.C.They appreciate the real crafts of the old workman.D.They consider the price of used goods reasonable.16.A.Popularity of second-hand books. B.Real artist works in the past.C.A real bargain in local bookstores.D.A new fashion about second-hand goods.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.He is a musician. B.He is interested in computer programming.C.He advertised his room for rent.D.He’s living with some other students now.18. A.In the newspaper. B.On campus（大学校园）.C.At the neighborhood.D.On the college brochure.19.A.It must be in a good condition. B.It must have clean surroundings.C.It should guarantee her privacy.D.It doesn’t cost much to rent.20. A.Amy will share the house with Tom. B.Amy is not easy to live with.C.Tom is also the owner of the house.D.Amy and Tom are both studying in college.II..Grammar and Vocabulary.(24分)Section A(10*1=10分)Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B.C and D.Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.A LETTER TO MY DAUGHTERDear Daughter,I know perhaps you will be surprised to read this:I remember well what it was like to be a teenager.As I watch you prepare for your first day of senior high school,there are a few things I want you __21____（know）.You may___22____（put)yourself under pressure to make sure that everything is perfect for that first day,but I want you to know that there’s no such thing as perfect.I___23____(say)it before,but it bears___24___(repeat).There is nothing perfect.There is only good enough,but___25___is mostimportant is believing you’re enough —just as you are.Also,remember___26____you’re not in this boat alone.You’re not the only one facing a new school,new classmates,new teachers,new expectations and new pressures.__27____some point,everyone else is —or was —where you are right now.I hope you find comfort in that.There might be some people who will not always be so friendly to you.You will find such people not only in senior high school,but throughout your adult life..As you go forward into this new chapter in your life,I hope you’ll realize early that most often we ___28__(hold)back by the limitations we put on ourselves —by the stories we tell ourselves aboutwho and what we are.___29___you’re tempted to say,“I can’t ...”or “I’m not ...”about ___30___you really want to achieve,I hope you’ll change that story —becauseyou can and you are.Section B (10*1=10分)Directions:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.This is a story about how a foreigner got confused about a Mexican word even though she could speak ____31____Spanish.It happened when she ___32____foot on Mexican soil for the first time.She asked an ice-cream seller for an ice-cream,and he said “ahorita.”She thought it would be ____33_____immediately because the word can be directly translated to “right now.”But she waited for half an hour and still no ice-cream came.When she asked the seller about it,he said “ahorita”again,with his face showing ____34_____.She felt ____35___between waiting and walking away.Finally,she had to go home,so she ____36___to the seller that she could not wait any longer.Years later back in Mexico,she came to realise that the meaning of “ahorita”changes according to its ____37____.It could mean “tomorrow,”“within five years,”“never,”or even “no,thanks”when one wants torefuse an ___38____.“Ahorita Time”is a ___39___of different cultural understandings of time.That is,understanding “ahorita”takes not a fluency in the language,but a fluency in the_____40______.Section C (4*1=4分)Directions ：Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box.Each word in the box can only be used once.There are two words more than you need _____41.______thinking is essential for students when they are writing.42.The students had high _____________for their future.43.Have you any ____________to make upon my article?44.I was _____________by his comments about my clothes.III.Reading Comprehension （55分）Section A （15*1=15分）Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words orA.blankB.temptationmentsD.embarrassedE.creativeF.expectations A.confusionB.deliveredC.reflectionD.offerE.contextF.setG.signaled H.fluent I.torn J.culture K.genuinephrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.People think children should play sports.Sports are fun,and playing with others.However, playing sports can have__45effects on children.It may produce feelings of poor self-respect or aggressive（好斗的，挑衅的）behavior in some children.According to research on kids and sports, 40,000,000kids play sports in the US.Of these,18,000,000say they have been46at or called names（被骂）while playing sports.This leaves many children with a bad__47_of sports.They think sports are just too aggressive.Many researchers believe adults,especially parents and coaches,are the main_48of too much aggression in children's sports.They believe children49aggressive adult behavior.This behavior is then further strengthened（巩固，加强）through both positive and negative feedback.Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them.Often these adults behave aggressively themselves,sending children the message that50is everything.Many parents go to children's sporting events and shout_51_at other players or cheer when their child behaves52.As well, children arc even taught that hurting other players is53or are pushed（督促，逼迫）to continue playing even when they are injured.54,the media makes violence（暴力）seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.As a society,we really need to55this problem and do something about it.Parents and coaches56should act as better examples for children.They also need to teach children better 57.They should not just cheer when children win or act aggressively.They should teach children to58,themselves whether they win or not.Besides,children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured.If adults allow children to play when injured,this gives the message that59is not as important as winning.45.A.restrictive B.negative C.active D.instructive46.A.knocked B.glanced C.smiled D.shouted47.A.impression B.concept C.taste D.expectation48.A.resource B.cause C.course D.consequence49.A.question B.understand C.copy（模仿） D.neglect50.A.winning B.practising C.fun D.sport51.A.praises B.orders C.remarks D.insults（侮辱）52.A.proudly B.ambitiously C.aggressively D.bravely53.A.acceptable B.impolite C.possible D.accessible54.A.By contrast B.In addition C.As a result D.After all55.A.look up to B.face up to C.make up for e up with56.A.in particular（尤其）B.in all C.in return D.in advance57.A.techniques B.means C.values（价值观） D.directions58.A.respect B.relax C.forgive D.enjoy59.A.body B.fame C.health D.spiritSection B（16*2=32分）Directions:Read the following four passages.Each passage is followed byseveral questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Even at school there had been an unhealthy competition between George and Richard.“I’ll be the first millionaire in Coleford!”Richard used to boast.“And you’ll be sorry you knew me,”George would reply“because I’ll be the best lawyer in the town!”George never did become a lawyer and Richard never made any money.Instead both men opened bookshops on opposite sides of Coleford High Street.It was hard to make money from books,which made the competition between them worse.Then Richard married a mysterious girl.The couple spent their honeymoon on the coast—but Richard never came back.The police found his wallet on a deserted beach but the body was never found. He must have drowned.Now with only one bookshop in town,business was better for George.But sometimes he sat in his narrow,old kitchen and gazed out of the dirty window,thinking about his formal rival(竞争对手). Perhaps he missed him?George was very interested in old dictionaries.He’d recently found a collector in Australia who was selling a rare first edition.When the parcel arrived,the book was in perfect condition and George was delighted.But while he was having lunch,George glanced at the photo in the newspaper that the book had been wrapped in.He was astonished—the smiling face was older than he remembered but unmistakable! Trembling,George started reading.“Bookends have bought ten bookstores from their rivals Dylans.The company,owned by multi-millionaire Richard Pike,is now the largest bookseller in Australia.”60.George and Richard were______at school.A.roommatesB.good friendspetitorsD.booksellers61.How did George feel about Richard after his disappearance?A.He envied Richard’s marriage.B.He thought of Richard from time to time.C.He felt lucky with no rival in town.D.He was guilty of Richard’s death.62.George got information about Richard from______.A.a dictionary collector in AustraliaB.the latter’s rivals DylansC.a rare first edition of a dictionaryD.the wrapping paper of a book63.What happened to George and Richard in the end?A.Both George and Richard became millionaires.B.Both of them realized their original ambitions.C.George established a successful business while Richard was missing.D.Richard became a millionaire while George had no great success.(B)The Best Way to See Singapore.See More for Less!City Sightseeing$33/A,$23/C,FREE/T24hours of Unlimited Touring–9a.m.to6p.m.Duration:1day(unlimited rides)Attractions:Civic District,Orchard Road,BotanicGardens,Little India,Chinatown&more along the City& Heritage routes.It is easy to enjoy Singapore with the City Sightseeing open-top touring system.Spot an interesting place or sight?Simply hop off and walk around and you can continue the tour later by hopping on the next bus.With one bus arriving every20minutes,the City Sightseeing system links you to major sights,attractions and hotels!*Guests Helpline:6338–6877DUCK$33/A,$23/C,$2/TDaily:9:30a.m.–5:30p.m.Duration:60minutesRide the original DUCK!Hop on this amphibious(两栖的)craft for a sightseeing tour which covers both land and sea!*Free bus transfer;most popular tour;1st and original DUCK;unique land&sea adventure.*For More Information,call6338–6859.Night Sa fari$49/A,$33/C,FREE/TTour Time:6:00p.m.–10:00p.m.Duration:4hoursObserve the night activities of the1,000over nocturnal(夜间活动的)animals in the Night Safari–the world’s firstwildlife night park,for an adventure you’ll never forget.*Free&easy with2-way bus transfer.*For More Information,call6338–6826.Flyer$53/A,$37/C,Free/TOpen Hours:Daily9:00a.m.–9:00p.m.Duration:30minutesFeast your eyes on Singapore’s magnificent cityscape from aheight of165metres on the world’s largest observationwheel.Get your cameras ready as you experience a360-degree panoramic(全景的)view of the city and the Marina Bay area.*Free bus transfer;free river transfer.*For More Information,call6338–3311A–adult,C–children(3-12),T–toddler(2&below)64.If David and his9-year-old son are both animal lovers,they had better dial for more information before their tour.A.6338–6859B.6338–6826C.6338–3311D.6338–687765.John wants to have a bird’s-eye view of the whole city of Singapore during his short stay there, so is his best choice.A.City SightseeingB.DUCKC.Night SafariD.Flyer66.Mr.Smith is going to take his wife,his13-year-old daughter and his1-year-old son to visit Singapore at their own leisurely pace,he should get at least ready.A.$89B.$91C.$99D.$10167.What is the most suitable item for Peter to choose who loves adventure and he has only one free hour to tour?A.City SightseeingB.DUCKC.Night SafariD.Flyer(C)Fishy Weather ConditionsLaj amanu,Australia,is a dry little town,sitting right on the edge of the Tanami desert.Can you imagine how surprised people were when live fish rained down on them from a darkgray cloud.It happens that there are similar cases in England and Honduras.How do clouds make fishy?The simple answer is that they don’t.There is a particular weather phenomenon(现象)called a waterspout.A waterspout is just like a tornado（龙卷风）,only it forms above oceans,lakes,or rivers.Like a tornado,a waterspout moves in a circle at high speeds.When it moves above the water,it tends to carry the fish with it,as well as frogs orother small plants or animals.Scientists couldn’t work it out at first.To make matters stranger still,the fish in Honduras were very much alive when they rained down to the ground,but they were all blind.In England and Australia,it rained fish and snakes,and none were blind.It was difficult to puzzle out,but the blind fish gave them a place to start.Scientists knew that some fish that lived in deep,underground caves with no light sources often lost their eyesight.So when blind fish rained down on Honduras,scientists began toconnect some clues（线索，提示）.Clearly,these particular fish were pulled from an underground water sourceby force.It has rained fish on every continent,and each time,people have tried in various ways to explain this strange phenomenon.Historically,villagers thought the“fishes from the heavens”might be answers to prayers（祈祷）for food.Others suggested that floods overran river banks and oceans,leaving the fish on the city streets.No scientist had actually seen the rain as it occurred, only the fish left on the ground.But in1990,a National Geographic team happened to be in Honduras when the Rain of Fishes began.They recorded what was happening and made historyby finally proving that the fish really did fall from the sky.This huge breakthrough wasn’t just a spot of good luck.It changed thousands of yearsof myths（虚构的事；谬论）and legends into true stories and provided scientific explanations for how fish came to live in deep caves.It explained ancient cave paintings and cast（投射光线）new light on how species have spread over time.It turned out to be a lot more than just a little fishy weather.68.According to the passage,a waterspout________.A.can make animals blindB.is difficult to catch on filmC.can carry items（物品）with itD.is a dangerous sea creature69.The blind fish made the scientists start to think that________.A.raining fish was a warning of natural disastersB.animals changed to match their environmentsC.the weather system differed from place to placeD.the waterspout theory seemed more possible70.The first sentence in the last paragraph probably suggests that________.A.waterspouts came to be a center of scientific researchB.the scientists were fortunate to have made their discoveriesC.hard work went into determining the cause for the raining fishD.the scientists relied heavily on unusual events to drive their studies71.The author writes the passage to________.A.explain what caused the fishy weatherB.describe the magic phenomenonC.persuade people to protect the environmentD.encourage people to do scientific research(D)A study involving8,500teenagers from all social backgrounds found that most of them are ignorant（无知的）when it comes to money.The findings,the first in a series of reports from NatWesl that has started a five-year research project into teenagers and money,arc particularly worrying as this generation of young people is likely to be burdened with greater debts man any before.University tuition fees(学费)are currently capped at£3,000annually,but this will be reviewed next year and the Government is under enormous pressure to raise the ceiling.In the research,the teenagers were presented with terms(条款）of four different loans but 76per cent failed to identify the cheapest.The young people also predicted that they would be earning on average£31.000by the age of25,although the average salary for those aged22to29is just£17,815.The teenagers expected to be in debt when they finished university or training,although half said that they assumed the debts would be less than£10.000.Average debts for graduates are £12，363.Stephen Moir,head of community investment at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group which owns NatWest,said."The more exposed young people are to financial issues,and the younger they become aware of them,the more likely they arc to become responsible,forward-planning adults who manage their finances confidently and effectively."Ministers are deeply concerned about the financial pressures on teenagers and young people because of student loans and rising housing costs.They have just introduced new lessons in how to manage debts.Nikki Fairweathcr.aged15.from St Helens,said that she had benefited from lessons on personal finance,but admitted that she still had a lot to learn about money.72.Which of the following can be found from the five-year research project?A.Students understand personal finances differently.B.University tuition fees in England have been rising.C.Teenagers tend to overestimate their future earnings.D.The students'payback ability has become a major issue.73.The phrase"to raise the ceiling"in paragraph2probably means"______".A.to raise the student loansB.to improve the school facilitiesC.to increase the upper limit of the tuition（学费）D.to lift the school building roofs74.According to Stephen Moir,students_______.A.are too young to be exposed10financial issuesB.should learn to manage their finances wellC-should maintain a positive attitude when facing loansD.benefit a lot from lessons on personal finance75.What can we learn from the passage?A.Many British teenagers do not know money matters wellB.Teenagers in Britain are heavily burdened with debts.C.Financial planning is a required course at college.D.Young people should become responsible adults.Section C（8分）Directions:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.Its goal is to have good,clean,fair food for all people.B.Today,there are great concerns about the way people grow and produce food.C.It should arrive on our plates in the cleanest and most environmentally responsible way.D.All people should be able to purchase healthy food.E.This event wasn’t the only thing that started the Slow Food Movement.F.Today the Slow Food Movement has already expanded out of Italy.The Slow Food Movement started in Rome,Italy in1986.When a new McDonalds was opening near a beautiful historic place,some people stood outside the restaurant and shouted,“We do not want fast food.We want slow food!”(76)________One day Carlo Petrini went to a restaurant to eat a traditional meal.But thefood didn’t taste the same as he remembered.He learned that the peppers were shipped from abroad because the prices were low.This deeply concerned Carlo.Carlo wanted people to care about where their foods came from and how their foods madetheir culture special.So he started a group to encourage this idea.It soon became the Slow Food Movement.(77)________First,what is good food?Good food is fresh.The vegetables are eaten close to the placewhere they are grown.The fish hasn’t been sitting for days before it is eaten.Good food is seasonable.It should be grown at the best time of the year for that food.Good food satisfies the senses.It should look good,smell good and taste good.And finally,good food is cultural food. Each country has special foods that make it different.Second,food should be clean.(78)________Farmers use chemicals to kill insects andfeed plants.But the chemicals can also harm the natural environment around farms.Over time, they can cause health problems in people too.Clean food means food that does not harm our bodies or the environment.And third,food should be fair.Food should not cost too much money.(79)________Thepeople who grow and make food should be paid fairly for their work.They should work in safe, Healthy conditions.第二卷I.Translation.(3+4+4+5=16分)80.作为学生，我们不应该无视校纪校规。

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40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AWhat’s happening?Your guide to the best place to go in townThe Art of the CameraBeautiful exhibition from some of the best young photographers working today.Stamford Hall, June 20th—30thFreeFilm ClubTonight’s movie at the Young People’s Film Club is the last of the series starring the Oscar-winning actor Johnny Depp. It’s the wonderful pirates of the Carbbean!Starts 6;30 pm. Tickets £3Winning V oicesMore than 20 bands ( 乐队) play their best songs in a competition to win a great prize: a place in the national final and the chance to record a CD.Stretford Student Center, 6 pmTickets £10 and £7.5Streetlife Dance GroupCome and see the amazing “SDG” at the Atlas Centre. Twenty- four dancers aged between 11 and 18 show off their skills in street dancing for you.Starts 7 pm. Tickets£15.Young Vic TheatreThe final per formance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is tonight. This is yourlast chance to see this wonderful play. Don’t miss it.Starts 8 pm. Tickets £9, £7 and £5.5021. What can we learn about the Art of the Camera?A. It lasts half a monthB. It shows some old photosC. It is open to the public for freeD.It is held by 24 young artists22. Where can you watch street dancing ?A. At the Atlas CentreB.In Stamford HallC. At Young Vic TheatreD. At Stretford Student Centre23. If John only has £4, what could he do?A. See Romeo and JulietB.Watch Winning V oicesC.Watch Streetlife Dance GroupD. See Pirates of the CaribbeanBA long time ago, there was a farmer who had ten donkeys(驴). One evening, after a long day of hard work, the farmer returned home with the donkeys and began to tie them to the stakes(桩). When he finished nine donkeys, he found that the tenth rope was gone.What now? He could not let the last donkey run around all night. It would surely run away. Suddenly, he saw that, under a tree, there was a monk(和尚). The farmer ran to the monk and asked for voice. The monk said, “The only thing you have to do to the tenth donkey is make the movements(动作) you would have made with a rope in your hands. Pretend (假装) to tie the donkey. That’s all.”The farmer returned to the tenth donkey, pretended to fasten(拴紧) a rope around its neck and then to tie the rope to a stake. He then entered his little house, half trusting the monk’s advice, half worried that his donk ey would run away in the middle of the night.When he went outside very early the next morning, all the donkeys were still standing nicely next to their stakes, even the tenth one. The farmer untied the donkeys and wanted to take them to the field. But to his surprise, donkey number ten refused to move an inch. The farmer pulled and shouted but the animal just didn’t move.Suddenly, the farmer thought of what he had done to the donkey the night before. With a great “ah ha”, he returned to donkey number ten,and just after a simple movement the donkey happily walked with him to the field.24. What was the farmer’s problem when he tied the donkey?A. He needed one more rope.B. The tenth stake was gone.C. The tenth donkey ran away.D. He had left a rope in the field.25. Following the monk’s advice, what did the farmer do?A. He pretended to tie the tenth donkey.B.He went to sleep straight.C. He watched the tenth donkey all night.D. He tied the tenth donkey to the ninth stake.26. What did the farmer find in the next morning?A. All the donkeys were gone.B. The tenth donkey didn’t run away.C. Donkey number ten was running around.D. The donkeys went to the field by themselves.27. What does the underlined part“ a simple movement”refer to?A. Taking away the tenth stake.B. Pretending to untie the donkey.C. Pretending to cut the tenth rope.D. Trying the tenth donkey with a real rope.CFirst Lady Michelle Obama is a big fan of volunteering. V olunteering means working for free to help someone else. Mrs. Obama says volunteering is very important. “It should be part of everyone’s life, ” she says.Many teens agree. They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference. These days, more teens volunteer than work for pay. Teens clean up parks, walk dogs at animal shelters , visit the elderly and more.Some cities ---- including Seatle, Chicago, and Washingtong,D.C. ----require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate. Thestudent volunteers learn new skills and help their communities .Many parents are in favor of the idea ---- they say volunteering helps teens build job skills. But most teens don’t want to be forced to volunteer. They say they are busy. And they say voluntee ring is only fun if it’s a choice.Read both sides of the debate and decide.YESV olunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.Many cities and towns need help. V olunteers can help keep important programs going.Not all teens will volunteer if it isn’t required. Schools should repuire students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.NOMost teens are already very busy with classes, homework, jobs and sports. Forcing them to do more isn’t fair.It should be up to each person. Helping out doesn’t feel as good if you have to do it.Finding a volunteer job isn’t always easy. Students shouldn’t be kept from graduating because of something they can’t control.28. The writer mentions Michelle Obama in order to ,A. explain what volunteering isB. show she enjoys volunteeringC. tell what she does for the US D . introduce the topic of the text29. According to the text, in Chicago, .A. more people would rather work for payB. finding a volunteer job is quite easyC. volunteering is a must for high school studentsD. college students have to volunteer before graduation30. The underlined part “are in favor of “in the text means” .A. dropB. developC. likeD.catch31. Which question does the text mainly discuss?A. Is volunteering good for students?B.Which volunteer jobs shouldstudents do?C. What is the best time to volunteer?D. Should students be required to volunteer?DCoffee is an important part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have drunk a lot of it!Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is completely different. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or bar(酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. This is “normal (正常的) coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. If you want more than one sip(小口) of coffee in Italy, lungo is a good choice. In addition, while takeaway coffee is quite popular among Brits, it is not very common at all in Italy. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy -includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点). Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry with chocolate is the perfect way to start the day.Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy, such as espresso or macchiato (an espresso with a drop of milk), is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. They are small, of course, but this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee every day without breaking the bank.32.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A.By time.B. By space.C. By comparisonD.By example.33.Which coffee will you get in Italy if you order one without special instructions?A. Espresso.B. Lungo.C. Cappuccino.D. Macchiato.34.What can we learn about the coffee culture in Italy?A.Takeaway coffee is very popular among Italians.B.Italians are very often seen drinking huge coffees.C.Few Italians take short breaks from work for coffee.D.Coffees are often served along with pastries during breakfasts.35.What does the author think of Italian coffee?A.She loves its bitter taste.B.It is too expensive for her.C.The cup it is served in is too small.D.It is a good choice for breakfast.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40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AWhat’s happening?Your guide to the best place to go in townThe Art of the CameraBeautiful exhibition from some of the best young photographers working today.Stamford Hall, June 20th—30thFreeFilm ClubTonight’s movie at the Young People’s Film Club is the last of the series starring the Oscar-winning actor Johnny Depp. It’s the wonderful pirates of the Carbbean!Starts 6;30 pm. Tickets £3Winning V oicesMore than 20 bands ( 乐队) play their best songs in a competition to win a great prize: a place in the national final and the chance to record a CD.Stretford Student Center, 6 pmTickets £10 and £7.5Streetlife Dance GroupCome and see the amazing “SDG” at the Atlas Centre. Twenty- four dancers aged between 11 and 18 show off their skills in street dancing for you.Starts 7 pm. Tickets£15.Young Vic TheatreThe final per formance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is tonight. This is yourlast chance to see this wonderful play. Don’t miss it.Starts 8 pm. Tickets £9, £7 and £5.5021. What can we learn about the Art of the Camera?A. It lasts half a monthB. It shows some old photosC. It is open to the public for freeD.It is held by 24 young artists22. Where can you watch street dancing ?A. At the Atlas CentreB.In Stamford HallC. At Young Vic TheatreD. At Stretford Student Centre23. If John only has £4, what could he do?A. See Romeo and JulietB.Watch Winning V oicesC.Watch Streetlife Dance GroupD. See Pirates of the CaribbeanBA long time ago, there was a farmer who had ten donkeys(驴). One evening, after a long day of hard work, the farmer returned home with the donkeys and began to tie them to the stakes(桩). When he finished nine donkeys, he found that the tenth rope was gone.What now? He could not let the last donkey run around all night. It would surely run away. Suddenly, he saw that, under a tree, there was a monk(和尚). The farmer ran to the monk and asked for voice. The monk said, “The only thing you have to do to the tenth donkey is make the movements(动作) you would have made with a rope in your hands. Pretend (假装) to tie the donkey. That’s all.”The farmer returned to the tenth donkey, pretended to fasten(拴紧) a rope around its neck and then to tie the rope to a stake. He then entered his little house, half trusting the monk’s advice, half worried that his donk ey would run away in the middle of the night.When he went outside very early the next morning, all the donkeys were still standing nicely next to their stakes, even the tenth one. The farmer untied the donkeys and wanted to take them to the field. But to his surprise, donkey number ten refused to move an inch. The farmer pulled and shouted but the animal just didn’t move.Suddenly, the farmer thought of what he had done to the donkey the night before. With a great “ah ha”, he returned to donkey number ten,and just after a simple movement the donkey happily walked with him to the field.24. What was the farmer’s problem when he tied the donkey?A. He needed one more rope.B. The tenth stake was gone.C. The tenth donkey ran away.D. He had left a rope in the field.25. Following the monk’s advice, what did the farmer do?A. He pretended to tie the tenth donkey.B.He went to sleep straight.C. He watched the tenth donkey all night.D. He tied the tenth donkey to the ninth stake.26. What did the farmer find in the next morning?A. All the donkeys were gone.B. The tenth donkey didn’t run away.C. Donkey number ten was running around.D. The donkeys went to the field by themselves.27. What does the underlined part“ a simple movement”refer to?A. Taking away the tenth stake.B. Pretending to untie the donkey.C. Pretending to cut the tenth rope.D. Trying the tenth donkey with a real rope.CFirst Lady Michelle Obama is a big fan of volunteering. V olunteering means working for free to help someone else. Mrs. Obama says volunteering is very important. “It should be part of everyone’s life, ” she says.Many teens agree. They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference. These days, more teens volunteer than work for pay. Teens clean up parks, walk dogs at animal shelters , visit the elderly and more.Some cities ---- including Seatle, Chicago, and Washingtong,D.C. ----require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate. Thestudent volunteers learn new skills and help their communities .Many parents are in favor of the idea ---- they say volunteering helps teens build job skills. But most teens don’t want to be forced to volunteer. They say they are busy. And they say voluntee ring is only fun if it’s a choice.Read both sides of the debate and decide.YESV olunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.Many cities and towns need help. V olunteers can help keep important programs going.Not all teens will volunteer if it isn’t required. Schools should repuire students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.NOMost teens are already very busy with classes, homework, jobs and sports. Forcing them to do more isn’t fair.It should be up to each person. Helping out doesn’t feel as good if you have to do it.Finding a volunteer job isn’t always easy. Students shouldn’t be kept from graduating because of something they can’t control.28. The writer mentions Michelle Obama in order to ,A. explain what volunteering isB. show she enjoys volunteeringC. tell what she does for the US D . introduce the topic of the text29. According to the text, in Chicago, .A. more people would rather work for payB. finding a volunteer job is quite easyC. volunteering is a must for high school studentsD. college students have to volunteer before graduation30. The underlined part “are in favor of “in the text means” .A. dropB. developC. likeD.catch31. Which question does the text mainly discuss?A. Is volunteering good for students?B.Which volunteer jobs shouldstudents do?C. What is the best time to volunteer?D. Should students be required to volunteer?DCoffee is an important part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have drunk a lot of it!Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is completely different. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or bar(酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. This is “normal (正常的) coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. If you want more than one sip(小口) of coffee in Italy, lungo is a good choice. In addition, while takeaway coffee is quite popular among Brits, it is not very common at all in Italy. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy -includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点). Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry with chocolate is the perfect way to start the day.Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy, such as espresso or macchiato (an espresso with a drop of milk), is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. They are small, of course, but this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee every day without breaking the bank.32.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A.By time.B. By space.C. By comparisonD.By example.33.Which coffee will you get in Italy if you order one without special instructions?A. Espresso.B. Lungo.C. Cappuccino.D. Macchiato.34.What can we learn about the coffee culture in Italy?A.Takeaway coffee is very popular among Italians.B.Italians are very often seen drinking huge coffees.C.Few Italians take short breaks from work for coffee.D.Coffees are often served along with pastries during breakfasts.35.What does the author think of Italian coffee?A.She loves its bitter taste.B.It is too expensive for her.C.The cup it is served in is too small.D.It is a good choice for breakfast.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学年上海市松江二中高级中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt's time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these fun bike paths — each varying in distance and difficulty. Just choose one fit for you.• Paulinskill Valley TrailCheck out Paulinskill Valley Trail, filled with forests, wetlands, and small townsalong this 25- mile route. While the trail is mostly flat, you can do a quick ride. You're likely to catch sight of beautiful birds, considering more than 100 species find a home in the land near the path. Check out the trail in the fall - prime time for pretty sights.•AlaHele MakalaeOn theislandofKaui, you'll find a bike path with lots of beachy views that'll leave you feeling accomplished yet calm. The name translates to “The Path that Goes By Coast,” and, as you might guess, the seven-mile path hugs the shoreline. Start early enough and you'll witness an incredible sunrise to make it even more amazing,• TheCheaha RouteThis ride covers up to 126 miles, with steep climbs and extreme downhills along the way. So prepare for a thrilling ride - one that’s not necessarily for the inexperienced or those looking for an easy, casual ride. Along the route, you'll pedal through five towns. The journey is worth it, though, because you get some of the most scenic views in the state.• The Whitefish TrailFamous for its countless route options, whether you’re a new biker looking for smooth tracks or you have more experience and want to play around on rocky, more technical land, this bike path brings in lots of visitors. The 43-mile route offers beautiful green scenery. Around every comer, you’ll see a new jaw-dropping landscape, from glassy lakes to green mountains.1. When is the best time to visit Paulinskill Valley Trail?A. In Autumn.B. All year round.C. On early mornings.D. On sunny days.2. Which route is not fit for someone new to cycling?A. The Whitefish Trail.B. Ala Hele Makalae.C. Paulinskill Valley Trail.D. TheCheaha Route.3. What's the common feature of the four routes?A. They are full of challenges.B. Various route options are offered.C. They have beautiful scenery.D. Different species can be found there.BAs an old saying inChinagoes, “The days of the Sanjiu periodare the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period” , which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the l9th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold inChina.Eating hotpotDuringMinor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.Eating huangyacaiInTianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.Eating vegetable riceIn ancient times, people inNanjingtook Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.4. What do we know about Minor Cold?A. It refers to the Winter Solstice.B. The Sanjiu period is in this period.C. It lasts twenty-seven days.D. It marks the first day of winter.5. What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold？A. Eating hotpot.B. Having vitamin A and B pills.C. Having huangyacai.D. Buying cabbage.6. How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?A. They fry and toast it.B. They eatit for dinner.C. They mix it with many other things.D. They steam it with soy sauce.7. This text may be taken from the ________ column (栏目) of a newspaper.A. travelB. cultureC. fashionD. scienceCJose Hernandez made his dream of becoming an astronaut a reality and he did so despite unbelievable difficulties“I was workingin a field near Stockton, and I heard on my radio that Franklin Chang-Diaz had been selected for the Astronaut Corps," said Jose, who was a senior in high school at the timed was already interested in science and engineering, Jose remembered, "but that was the moment I said, "I want to fly in space.' "As one of four children in a migrant（移民）farming family from Mexico, Jose - who didn't learn English until he was 12 years old - spent much of his childhood traveling with his family from Mexico to southern California each March, then working northward to the Stockton area by November, picking strawberries and cucumbers at farms along the route. They would then return to Mexico for Christmas and start the cycle all over again in the spring. "Some kids might think it would be fun to travel like that,“ Jose laughed, "but we had to work”.After graduating from high school, Jose was admitted into the University of the Pacific, In 1987, he accepted a full-time job with Lawrence National Laboratory. In 2001, Jose joinedtheJohnson Space Center, where he came face-to-face with Franklin Chang-Diaz.“We actually had common experiences —asimilar upbringing, the same language issues. That built up my confidence. Any barriers that existed, he had already overcome them.” Jose smiled. "Now it's my tum!,,“NASA rejected me not once, not twice, not three times but 11 times. It wasn't until the 12th time that I got selected, he said. Jose was selected as part of the 19th class of astronauts in 2004. He circled the globe 217 times but remains a down to Earth guy.Jose Hernandez received the 2016 National Hispanic Hero Award and he continues his long history in the fieldof engineering and space.8. What made Jose determined to be an astronaut?A. The influence of Astronaut Corps.B. The success of Franklin Chang-Diaz.C. His interest in science and engineering.D. The experience of working in the field.9. What can we learn about Jose as a child?A. He did much farm work.B. He travelled a lot for fun.C. He hated learning English.D. He obeyed his family in everything.10. How did Jose feel when he met FranklinChang-Diaz personally?A. Inspired.B. Valued.C. Relaxed.D. Puzzled.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Climb over BarriersB. Reach for the StarsC. Work the Hard WayD. Learn from Your PastDA city inSouth Korea, which has the world’s largest number of people using smartphones, has placed flashing lights and laser beams at a road crossing to warn “smartphone zombies” to look up and drivers to slow down, in the hope of preventing accidents.The designers of the system were motivated by growing worry that more pedestrians glued to their phones will become victims in a country that already has some of the highest road death and injury rates among developed countries. State-run Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) believes its system of flashing lights at zebra crossings can warn both pedestrians and drivers.In addition to red, yellow and blue LED lights on the pavement, “smombies” - smartphone zombies - will be warned by laser beam projected from power poles and a warning sent to the phones by an app that they are about to step into traffic.“Increasing number of smombie accidents have occurred in pedestrian crossings, so these zombie lights are essential to prevent these pedestrian accidents,” said KICT senior researcher Kim Jong-hoon. Drivers are warned by the flashing lights, which have shown to be effective 83.4 percent of the time in the institute’s tests involving about 1,000 vehicles.In 2017, more than 1,600 pedestrians were killed in auto related accidents, which is about 40 percent of totaltraffic deaths, according to data from the Traffic Accident Analysis System. For now, the smombie warning system is placed only in Ilsan, a suburban city about30 kmnorthwest of the capital,Seoul, but is expected to go nationwide, according to the institute.Kim Dan-hee, a 23-year-old resident of Ilsan, welcomed the system, saying she was often too absorbed in her phone to remember to look at traffic. “This flashing light makes me feel safe as it makes me look around again, and I hope that we can have more of these in town,” she said.12. What do the underlined words “smartphone zombies” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Drivers driving after drunk.B. Pedestrians buried in their phones.C. Passengers crazy about phones.D. Policemen in charge of traffic.13. What do we know about the warning system?A. It has reduced death rate by 83.4%.B. It has been spread nationwide.C. It gives a warning to the smartphones.D. It is being tried out in many places.14. What was the residents’ attitude to the traffic system?A. Negative.B. Unconcerned.C. Disapproving.D. Favorable.15. What is the best title for the text?A.South KoreaWarns Smartphone Zombies of TrafficB. Flashing Lights Are Used to Prevent AccidentsC. Smartphone Zombies Are Causing Traffic AccidentsD.South KoreaUses a New Traffic System第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。