1、2022年春季鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟学校期中联考高一英语试卷考试时间2022年4月21日上午0800-1000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）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例 How much is the shirt? A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9.15答案是C。1. How will the woman get in touch
2、with Ann?A. By mail. B. By email. C. By telephone. 2. How many people were injured in the fire?A. 12. B. 25. C. 37. 3. Why does the man call the woman?A. To invite her to a concert. B. To see whether she is busy. C. To help her finish her paper. 4. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Read some
3、 French storybooks. B. Borrow some books in French. C. Read fast to get a general idea. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A group. B. An advertisement. C. A garage. 第二节（共 15小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后, 各小题将给
4、出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。6. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors. 7. How did Bernard probably come today?A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By car. 听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。8. What does the company require the staff to do?A. Work on weekends. B. Contro
5、l the lunch time. C. Hand in working reports daily. 9. What should the man do before he starts work?A. Read the companys rules. B. Go through special training. C. Take a medical examination. 听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。10. What can we learn about the girl?A. She dislikes Miss Counter. B. She has just got her
6、timetable. C. She is eager to go back to school. 1l. What is the boys first class?A. Geography. B. English. C. Math. 12. What is the boys opinion about M. Shaw?A. He is too strict. B. He is frightening. C. He is good at teaching. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。13. Where is the woman from?A. America. B. Sweden. C
7、. Egypt.14. What are the speakers doing? A. Taking a Spanish lesson. B. Recording a program.C. Giving a speech. 15. What is the first question about?A. A sport. B. A dam. C. A restaurant. 16. How many prizes does the woman win?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。17. What is Alexander Manett
8、e?A. An officer.B. A writer. C. A doctor. 18. When did Alexander Manette disappear?A. In 1757. B. In 1775. C. In 1789. 19. How did people know what had happened to Alexander Manete?A. He told them about it. B. They heard of it from others. C. They read what he had written down. 20. What is said abou
9、t Alexander Manette?A. He was put into prison in the winter. B. He destroyed the Bastille with other people. C. He couldnt remember anything after he was set free. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分 40分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5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。ADunhuang is the top tourist city in China. Its ke
10、y points of interest and natural sights are shockingly beautiful and able to tug at ones heart. The Pearl of the Silk Road, Dunhuang, opens her arms to welcome tourists from all over the world. Mogao CavesLocated 25 kilometers southeast of Dunhuang, Mogao Caves is regarded as the best Buddhist spot
11、in China, perhaps in the whole world. The artistic features of the treasured Buddhist murals（壁画）, represent perfectly the artistic style of the Northern Wei (386-543) Sui(581-618)and Tang(618-907)dynasties. Yumenguan PassSituated 90 kilometers northwest of the city, the Yumen Pass was an important g
12、ateway to the western region in ancient times. Yumen Pass, Hecang Town and Han Great Wall (Han Dynasty)are the major sights in this area. Since the Yumen Pass is a distance from Dunhuang, one can have a feel of the desolation（荒凉）of western China. Crescent（新月）LakeFive kilometers southwest of the city
13、, the Crescent Lake lies in the arms of Echoing-Sand Mountain, appearing clear and beautiful. The lake is crescent-shaped, hence the name. Its surrounded by quicksand. Although its quite windy sometimes, the lake has never been covered by the sand. Its really a marvelous scene in the desert. Echoing
14、-Sand MountainFive kilometers south of the city, Echoing-Sand Mountain is the accumulation of years of sand in the size of rice. Each time the wind blows, there is a sound from the mountain and when there is a breeze, the sound is like musical instruments, hence the name. The most marvelous experien
15、ce is when after climbing to the top, although quite tough, one can slide down to the foot of the mountain, a wonderfully amusing experience!21. Which attraction is suitable for tourists interested in Buddhism culture?A. Mogao Caves. B. Yumenguan Pass.C. Crescent Lake. D. Echoing-Sand Mountain. 22.
16、What do the third and fourth attractions have in common?A. They are natural scenes. B. They get their names by the shape.C. They involve sand-sliding experiences. D. They offer historical information about the city. 23. Where can the text be found?A. In a history book. B. In a news report. C. In a t
17、ravel brochure. D. In a science magazine.BI remember the day when Dad first brought home the heavy accordion（手风琴）. He gathered my mother and me in the living room and opened the case as if it were a treasure. My thin smile didnt match his broad grin, because I had wished for a guitar or a piano. Sho
18、rtlyafter my lessons began, I was ordered to practice half an hour every day. Gradully, I was able to string notes together and play simple songs. Someday, I found a case at home. Opening it, I saw a beautiful violin. Its your fathers, Mom said. His parents bought it for him. I guess he got too busy
19、 on the farm to ever learn to play it. I tried to imagine Dads rough hands on this delicate instrument and couldnt. With the fall school concert nearing, I would have to play a solo（独奏）on a local movie theaters stage. I wanted to skip the whole thing. Emotions boiled over in the car one Sunday after
20、noon. I dont want to play a solo, I said. You have to, replied my father. Why?I shouted. Because you didnt get to play your violin when you were a kid? Why should I have to play this stupid instrument when you never had to play yours?Dad pulled the car over. Because you can bring people joy. He adde
21、d softly, Someday youll have chance I never had: youll play beautiful music for your family. I was speechless. I had rarely heard Dad speak with such feeling about anything, much less the accordion. The evening of the concert, I walked onto the stage and performed without a mistake. Dad slipped an a
22、rm around me and held me close. You were just great, he said. Then he shook my hand and was slow to let it go. Dad never learned to produce sweet sounds from his violin. Yet he was wrong to think he would never for his family. Every time my husband and children laughed and danced, hearing my accordi
23、on, I know it was my fathers music. 24. How did the author feel at the first sight of her accordion?A. Unhappy.B. Anxious. C. Content. D. Excited. 25. Why did the author mention her fathers not playing the violin in his childhood?A. To prove a theory. B. To find an excuse. C. To give an example. D.
24、To make a comparison. 26. Why did the father insist the author play the accordion?A. She could perform on stage. B. She could realize her fathers dream. C. She would enjoy the pleasure music brings. D. She would have a chance to play music for her family. 27. What can be a suitable title for the tex
25、t?A. My fathers music. B. My music lessons. C. My first solo performance. D. My journey to an accordionist.CHave you ever wondered why elephants get so big? Thanks to their enormous size, they have been able to survive for thousands of years in all kinds of circumstances. Their size has allowed them
26、 to reach high food sources, knock down trees instantly and find water underground. Not only does their size benefit them but also their ecosystem. Elephants use their size to create holes in the ground to find water. During droughts（干旱）, they will start to dig holes to find water that might be stor
27、ed underground. Elephants are not just helping themselves but also smaller species. Those water holes that they create become water sources for other species. These holes are essential, especially during droughts. Without elephants, some smaller species would not have access to water. Elephants spen
28、d a lot of time eating. To be exact, they spend 12 to 18 hours a day eating. Since they eat so much, they are always on the shift to find food sources. These magnificent creatures can walk up to 50 miles a day. As elephants make their way to their next location, they drop dung（粪便）filled with seeds a
29、long the way. Once on the ground, those seeds will begin to grow. The elephant dung helps the seeds shoot. This helps increase the biodiversity of plants and trees. Elephants create homes for other species. Another one of the roles and importance of elephants in the ecosystem is creating homes for s
30、maller creatures. Unexceptional small species do not have the size to knock down trees or create holes in the ground to create a home. These animals rely on elephants to do that for them. Elephants use their powerful kicks and teeth to knock down trees. Small species will then use that as shelter. F
31、urthermore, elephants help spread seeds that grow into trees and plants that animals will call home. 28. What is the cause of elephants survival for thousands of years?A. Their huge size. B. Rich food sources. C. Their unique shape. D. Plenty of water underground.29. How do elephants help increase t
32、he biodiversity of plants and trees?A. They eat a lot. B. They knock down trees. C. They cover a long distance.D. They produce waste along the way. 30. Which of the following is NOT the function of elephants in the ecosystem?A. They make shelters for other species. B. They dig water holes for other
33、creatures. C. They help the seeds of plants spread and grow. D. They find food sources for other plants and animals. 31. What is the main idea of the passage?A. It encourages people to protect elephants. B. It talks about the importance of elephant dung. C. It introduces the benefits of elephants to
34、 the environment. D. It informs readers of the reasons why elephants grow big. DThe Cure for ConcreteDutch microbiologist Hendrik Jonkers studies bacteria. He also has researched how certain living beings are able to heal themselves when injured. When a bone breaks in the human body, it is able to r
35、epair itself. Jonkers wondered if bacteria（细菌）could be used toheal nonliving stuff in a similar way. He tested this theory by adding bacteria to concrete（混凝土）. He discovered that concrete may also be able to recover from damage. Concrete is one of the most important building materials. It is used to
36、 construct highways, bridges, and high-rise buildings. In fact, concrete demand has doubled in the last decade. Concrete production now accounts for 5% of the worlds carbon emissions, which is harmful to the environment. Despite its popularity, concrete cracks. When water gets inside the cracks, it
37、weakens the composition of concrete. Eventually the concrete must be repaired or replaced. In Europe the annual cost of maintaining concrete structures is billions of dollars. Jonkers has developed a self-healing concrete, or bioconcrete, to help solve these problems. He combines concrete with bacte
38、ria that are naturally able to produce limestone, a hard rock. The bacteria are placed inside plastic containers that are mixed into wet concrete. The bacteria can live in the hardened concrete for decades. When water enters through cracks in the concrete, the plastic containers open, and the bacter
39、ia are released. As the bacteria grow and multiply, they form limestone, which fills in the cracks. Jonkersbioconcrete has been used on the floors and roofs of parking garages and buildings. While bioconcrete has its advantages, it is 50 percent more costly to create than traditional concrete. This
40、makes some people in the construction industry reluctant to use the product. Still, Jonkers believes the initial investment is worth the long-term savings and advantages it will providereducing the need for repairs, making new concrete and the amount of carbon pollution. 32. Why does the author talk
41、 about a bone repairing itself in the first paragraph?A. To stress the importance of Jonkers research. B. To advocate more research concerning bone injuries. C. To suggest that bacteria could improve peoples health. D. To show the way concrete can recover from water damage. 33. What does the third p
42、aragraph mainly talk about?A. The popularity of concrete. B. The composition of concrete. C. The disadvantage of concrete. D. The cost of repairing concrete. 34. What does the underlined word in the last paragraph mean?A. pleased. B. inspired. C. hesitant D. unconcerned35. What do we know about bioc
43、oncrete?A. It works best in areas affected by flood. B. The bacteria come out whenever it rains. C. It does not need to be repaired or replaced. D. The bacteria can form a hard rock to repair the cracks. 第二节（共5小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5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。选项中有两项为多余选项。School days mean homework,
44、 studying, exams, and social interactionsnot to mention getting up early every morning. Its understandable if you dont always feel your happiest going to school during the week. 36_ The following tips can help you feel happier on school days. Listen to optimistic musicMusic at a fast rhythm makes yo
45、u feel happy and energetic. Positive music can relieve your pressure and ease your tension. 37_Just let it play and listen to it in the morning when you get ready for school or before going to bed. Focus on the good things about school38_ Think about the bigger picture and how your education will ha
46、ve a positive impact on your life in the long run. If youre having a bad day, tell yourself that it is a chance for you to make a breakthrough and get to know how to solve the problem that you may face again in the future. After that, the sky is the limit!39_Working out can release endorphins（安多芬）,
47、increasing the feeling of happiness. Go for a walk or do some stretching during your lunch break to get moving during the school day. Taking a physical education class also makes a difference. Do something nice for someoneMaking other people smile can boost your own happiness. When we share our own niceness or generosity with someone else, it makes us feel like we are thoughtful people and it will make you feel good. Give another student praise or some positive encouragement. 40_A. Get some physical activities. B. Play hard as much as p
