广东省东莞市虎门外语学校2019-2020学年高一下学期期中测试英语试题

广东省东莞市虎门外语学校2019-2020学年高一下学期期中测试英语试题

高一下学期英语期中试题 ‎ ‎（共8页，满分135分。考试时间120分钟。）‎ 一 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)‎ 第—节 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A One day, when I was working as a psychologist in England，an adolescent boy showed up in my office. It was David. He kept walking up and down restlessly, his face pale, and his hands shaking slightly. His head teacher had referred him to me. "This boy has lost his family," he wrote. "He is understandably very sad and refuses to talk to others, and I'm very worried about him. Can you help?”‎ ‎ I looked at David and showed him to a chair. How could I help him? There are problems psychology doesn’t have the answer to, and which no words can describe. Sometimes the best thing one can do is to listen openly and sympathetically(同情地).‎ ‎ The first two times we met, David didn't say a word. He sat there, only looking up to look at the children's drawings on the wall behind me. I suggested we play a game of chess. He nodded. After that he played chess with me every Wednesday afternoon一in complete silence and without looking at me. It's not easy to cheat in chess, but I admit I made sure David won once or twice.‎ ‎ Usually, he arrived earlier than agreed, took the chess board and pieces from the shelf and began setting them up before I even got a chance to sit down. It seemed as if he enjoyed my company. But why did he never look at me?‎ ‎ "Perhaps he simply needs someone to share his pain with," I thought. "Perhaps he senses that I respect his suffering.” Some months later, when we were playing chess, he looked up at me suddenly.‎ ‎ "It’s your turn," he said.‎ ‎ After that day, David started talking. He got friends in school and joined a bicycle club. He wrote to me a few times about his biking with some friends, and about his plan to get into university. Now he had really started to live his own life.‎ ‎ Maybe I gave David something. But I also learned that one一without any words一can reach out to another person. All it takes is a hug, a shoulder to cry on, a friendly touch, and an ear that listens.‎ ‎1. When he first met the author, David .‎ ‎ A. felt a little excited B. walked energetically ‎ C. looked a little nervous D. showed up with his teacher ‎2. As a psychologist, the author .‎ A. was ready to listen to David B. was skeptical about psychology C. was able to describe David's problem D. was sure of handling David's problem ‎3．David enjoyed being with the author because he________.‎ A．wanted to ask the author for advice B．need to share sorrow with the author ‎ C．liked the children’s drawings in the office D．bear the author many times in the chess game ‎4．What can be inferred about David?‎ A．He recovered after months of treatment. B．He liked biking before he lost his family.‎ C．He went into university soon after starting to talk.‎ D．He got friends in school before he met the author. ‎ ‎5．What made David change?‎ A．His teacher’s help. B．The author’s friendship.‎ C．His exchange of letters with the author. D．The author’s silent communication with him.‎ B Camp memories last forever! We make sure they are unforgettable! ‎ Shadow Ridge Summer Camps offer so many exciting things for campers to do. Unlike other camp programs that include horses as a small part of their program, at Shadow Ridge horses are the program! We are 100% horse from stable(马厩) management, nature walks, and track rides to bedroom furnishings (家具布置). ‎ Horses help us achieve many of our aims. Girls can learn to develop responsibility, self-confidence and personal connections in their lives while having fun. Using horses as a wonderful tool for education, our camps offer an interesting place for growth and learning. ‎ Imagine each girl having her very own horse to spend time with and a best friend to love and take care of. Each camper is responsible for a horse for the week. Our riding program provides a lot of riding and lesson time. Campers will learn how to take care of the horse and the tack(马具), as well as how to ride. Days are filled with horse-related activities to strengthen the connection between each girl and horse, as the girls learn to work safely around the horses. ‎ At Shadow Ridge we try to create a loving, caring family atmosphere for our campers. We have “The Bunkhouse” (4 girls), “the Wranglers Roost” (4 girls), and “The Hideout” (2 girls) in our comfortable 177-year-old farm house. All meals are home cooked, offering delicious and healthy food for the hungry rider. ‎ Our excellent activities create personalized memories of your child's vacation. Each child will receive a camp T-shirt and a photo album (usually 300~500 pictures) of their stay at camp. ‎ Our camps are offered during June, July and August 2007, for small groups of girls aged 13~16 years, not only from Canada but also other parts of the world. ‎ We will send you full program descriptions at your request. ‎ ‎6. What is the main purpose of the passage? ‎ A. To attract people to the camps. B. To talk about camping experiences. ‎ C. To describe the programs of the camps. D. To explain the aims of the camps. ‎ ‎7. What do we know about the camp programs at Shadow Ridge? ‎ A. Campers are required to wear camp T-shirts all the time.‎ B. Horses play a central role in the activities.‎ C. Campers learn to cook food for themselves.‎ D. Horse lessons are offered all the year round. ‎ ‎8. The programs at Shadow Ridge mainly aim to help people . ‎ A. understand horses better B. enjoy a family atmosphere ‎ C. have fun above other things D. achieve an educational purpose ‎ ‎9. Which one of the following isn’t mentioned in the passage?‎ A. The time of the camping. B. The cost of the camping.‎ C. The advantages of the camping. D. The effect of the camping.‎ ‎10. The passage is written mainly for .‎ A. horse riders B. teenage girls C. Canadian parents D. international travelers ‎ C ‎“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. That program became one of American’s exports(出口) soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969. ‎ In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the nation’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial(种族的), and geographical group. ‎ Although some educators object to certain elements(元素) in the program, parents praise it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems arise when first graders who have learned from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program. ‎ Tests have shown that children from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional(偶然的) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly. ‎ The programs all use songs, stories, jokes, and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching separate letters. ‎ Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories of its creators, the support by the government and businesses，and the skillful use of a variety of TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more. ‎ ‎11. “Sesame Street” is actually _______. ‎ A. a street in the US B. a program for children C. a program for teachers D. a program for students ‎12. Children who often watch the program _______. ‎ A. can have problems in school B. will find it a great help C. will take no interest in their studies D. will be well behaved ‎13. What is special about the program?‎ A. It offers great fun.‎ B. It teaches children basic knowledge. ‎ C. It is shown at different hours during the week. ‎ D. Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching. ‎ ‎14. Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?‎ A. Because it is supported by the government and businesses. ‎ B. Because it uses a variety of skillful tricks. ‎ C. Because mothers watch it along with their children. ‎ D. Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. ‎ ‎15. The best title for this passage can be _______.‎ A. TV Programs B. Educating Children C. Sesame Street D. A Great Success D In June, 2007, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canada’s Manitoba province, will begin test-launching(试发射) a satellite the size of a Rubik’s cube（魔方）. ‎ The one-kilogram Win-Cub satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will be put into low orbit(轨道). Once in space, it can perform for a few months or up to several years, communicating information that could help find the signs of earthquakes. ‎ There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide, but this is the first high-school based program of its kind in Canada. 30 Manitoba high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite, in cooperation with aerospace (航空航天的) experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba, and with support from two other organizations. ‎ The Win-Cube project is not something that goes on a piece of paper; it is real-world engineering, allowing high school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of engineering through their participation(参与) in this challenging program. It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique partnerships within Manitoba. Designing, building and launching a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-class educational project into reality and Manitoba closer to space. ‎ ‎ “These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm(热情), innovation (创新), and a strong love for discovery,” said Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjomson. “We want to make science more relevant, interesting and attractive to high school students by showing them how classroom studies can relate to practical experience in the workplace or, in this case, ‎ in space,” Bjomson added. ‎ The Win-Cube program is mainly meant for inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students. It also shows Manitoba’s devotion to research and innovation and the development of a skilled workforce — all important drivers of knowledge-based economic growth. ‎ ‎16. According to the passage, the Win-Cube satellite is . ‎ A. named after Manitoba and its shape ‎ B. intended for international communication ‎ C. designed like a Rubik’s cube both in shape and size ‎ D. challenged by university students around the world ‎17. According to Mr. Bjomson, ‎ A. those Manitoba high school students are worth praising B. the study of space can be practically made in classrooms C. Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of space ‎ D. scientific research is too far away from high school students ‎ ‎18. The primary(首要的) purpose of the project is to . ‎ A. find the early signs of earthquakes ‎ B. relate studies to practical ‎ C. help high school students study real-world engineering D. inspire a strong desire for discovery among the students ‎19. Which of the following statements is WRONG?‎ A. In Canada there are 80 similar satellite programs in all.‎ B. These students will have an opportunity to learn more about engineering through the project.‎ C. These high school will have a strong love for discovery and be interested in science.‎ D. Probably this Win-Cube program will be very successful in Canada.‎ ‎20. The best title for this passage may be . ‎ ‎ A. Manitoba School B. Win-Cube Program ‎ C. Space Co-operation D. Satellite Launching ‎ 第二节 七选五 （共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）‎ ‎ Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well. The grammar is now familiar. The reading comprehension is no problem. You are communicating quite fluently.    21  ‎ ‎    First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening comprehension is probably the most difficult task for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. So, the most important thing is to listen as often as possible.‎ ‎       22  The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from RealMedia.com, which allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.‎ ‎    Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated by limited understanding.    23  ‎ ‎ Here is some of the advice I give my students:              ‎ ‎ Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.‎ ‎    Keep cool when you do not understand --- even if you continue not to understand for a long time.‎ ‎       24   Don't concentrate on details until you have understood the main idea.‎ ‎       25   This approach usually results in confusion. Translating leads to a kind of block in one’s brain which sometimes doesn’t allow us to understand anything at all!‎ ‎    By remaining calm, allowing yourself not to understand, and not to translate while listening, your brain is free to concentrate on the most important thing: understanding English in English.‎ A. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly.‎ B. What should you do?‎ C. Do not translate everything into your native language.‎ D. This situation leads to less -- not more -- understanding.‎ E. The next step is to find listening resources.  ‎ F. Listen for the general idea of the conversation.‎ G. But listening is STILL a problem.‎ 二 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）‎ What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed into their nightclothes. Mary had __26__ them a story and finally they were asleep. “Babysitting（照看）the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely __27__,” she thought.‎ ‎“Sleep,” she considered, “if only I could!” But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she __28__ her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a (an) __29__ way to make money obviously hadn’t met the three boys, she thought. The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim. Mary’s __30__ felt heavier and heavier. I mustn’t sleep, she thought — which was __31__ what she did, of course.‎ Strangely enough, she soon __32__ that she was a world-famous chef（主厨）. She made a __33__ and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she relaxed by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or __34__ — her favorite hobby. She __35__ took the leading role in her own TV show.‎ That is, until she became too __36__. “I am definitely the best in the world,” she thought, as she prepared a tasty chicken dish. But __37__ seemed to go right. She spilt the flour, she dropped an egg and she cut her finger. Despite all the troubles, she __38__ to get the chicken into the dove. Soon, smoke blanketed the room. The chicken was on fire. __39__ set in, but Mary could not run — she was __40___to the spot. She tried hard to move, but could not, __41__ a sharp sound awoke her.‎ She got shocked and confused — __42__ was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she was met by three __43___little faces and some very burnt bread. “Sorry, we were hungry and you were __44__, so we tried to make some bread,” explained a boy. Relieved, Mary made them a snack and sent them back to bed. She__45__ them never to fall asleep on the job again!‎ ‎26. A. given B. written C. told D. taught ‎27. A. successful B. helpful C. tiring D. surprising ‎28. A. shook B. put C. bent D. kept ‎29. A. difficult B. boring C. important D. easy ‎30. A. eyes B. mind C. heart D. legs ‎31. A. nicely B. exactly C. curiously D. carelessly ‎32. A. realized B. reminded C. learnt D. dreamt ‎33. A. decision B. fortune C. business D. plan ‎34. A. cooking B. reading C. running D. babysitting ‎35. A. just B. ever C. even D. only ‎36. A. selfish B. proud C. stubborn D. sensitive ‎37. A everything B. something C. anything D. nothing ‎38. A. tried B. arranged C. managed D. prepared ‎39. A. Panic B. Pain C. Noise D. Stress ‎40. A. frozen B. dragged C. pushed D. brought ‎41. A. because B. until C. as D. unless ‎42. A. smoke B. light C. water D. fire ‎43. A. cheerful B. strange C. guilty D. confident ‎44. A. busy B. hungry C. worried D. asleep ‎45. A. promised B. allowed C. expected D. persuaded 答案卷 ‎ ‎ 姓名 ____________‎ 一 阅读理解 ‎1-5 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 6 -10 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ‎ ‎11-15 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 16-20 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ‎ ‎21-25 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ‎ 二 完形填空 ‎26-30 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 31-35 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ‎ ‎36-40 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 41-45 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ‎ 三．语法填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）‎ 46. The speech made by Professor Li from Peking University was so _______ (impress) that all of us were inspired greatly.‎ 47. ‎______ the dinosaurs suddenly disappeared still remains a mystery.‎ 48. Vancouver is Canada’s most beautiful city, ________ (surround) by mountains and the Pacific Ocean.‎ 49. Water ________ (exist) in three forms, which are liquid, gas and solid.‎ 50. ‎______ made her succeed later on was the kindness and consideration.‎ 51. I think _____ worthwhile to spend some money on books.‎ 52. He left a message on the phone ______he would come to pick me up on time.‎ 53. Nobody but doctors and nurses ______ (allow) to enter the patients’ room in the last whole week.‎ 54. The number of Chinese students going abroad ________ (be) rising rapidly since 1990.‎ 55. ‎_________ (Watch) a family of chimps wake up is our first activity of the day.‎ 56. After he retires, he will devote _________ to gardening.‎ 57. She has argued that wild animals _________ (leave) in the wild and not used for entertainment or advertisements.‎ 58. Tom sold newspaper from door to door, _______ (hope) to earn more money.‎ 59. Ten minutes _____ (seem) an hour when one is waiting for a phone call.‎ ‎60. We have been waiting for 5days, but there is still no official ________ (confirm) of the report.‎ 四．句子考查（61—63每小题2分，每空0.5分， 64—66每小题3分，满分15分）‎ ‎61. 据说她有音乐天赋， 六岁就开始登台演出。‎ It is said that she _____ ____ _____ _____ music. She began to perform on stage at the age of six.‎ ‎62. _____ _______ _____ ______ (无论谁违反了法律) should be punished.‎ ‎63.你是否喜欢他与我无关。‎ ‎_____ is none of my business ________ you like him _______ _______.‎ ‎64. Whom should our education serve? That’s the most important thing.（表语从句）‎ ‎____________________________________________________________________‎ ‎65. We are not interested in the question. Will they be able to help us.（同位语从句）‎ ‎____________________________________________________________________‎ ‎66. 只有到了家里我才意识到我把钥匙落在车里了。(倒装句)‎ ‎____________________________________________________________________‎ 五． 写作（共1小题，满分25分）‎ 请用英语写一篇短文介绍广州，包括下表中所有内容.‎ 概况 中国第三大城市; 别称: 五羊城、花城等; 广东省省会及政治、经济中心；全市面积7,434平方公里; 人口1,000多万。‎ 历史 ‎2,200多年历史的文化名城, 历史上丝绸之路（海路）的始发港。‎ 地理 坐落在珠江三角洲的北部， 气候温暖湿润。‎ 旅游 风光旖旎, 旅游资源丰富, 如华南植物园、华南寺、广州博物馆等旅游景点。‎ 参考词汇：五羊城five-lamp city, 珠江三角洲the Pearl River Delta；‎ 丝绸之路the silk road on the sea, 华南植物园South China Botanical Garden ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎