1、期中高一英语第 1 页 共 6 页2020-2021 学年学年下下学期学期期中考试期中考试高一年级英语试题高一年级英语试题考试时间：120 分钟 试题分数：150 分 命题人：赵静第一部分第一部分 :听力（共两节，听力（共两节，20 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1 分，满分分，满分 20 分）分）第一节（共 5 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 5 分）听下面 5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。1. How did the woman get
2、home?A. By planeB. By trainC. By bus2. What did the man do?A. He criticized Jane.B. He made the woman angry.C. He had a fight with Jane.3. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A.AchildB. Ajacket.C.A birthday party4. What does the woman think of computer science?A. EasyB. DifficultC. Reward
3、ing5. Who is the woman probably?A.Ahigh school studentB.Acollege studentC.Acollege teacher第二节： （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. How much will the man pay for the
4、 package?A. $8.00B. $8.25C. $2.507. When will the mans package get to China?A. In one monthB. In two weeksC. In one week请听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What does the man next to the girl probably do?A.Acomputer engineerB.An accountantC.A secretary9. What do we know about the office?A. Its next to a coffee ba
5、r.B. Its very comfortable.C. Its very small.请听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. How long will the man stay at the hotel?A. One nightB. Two nightsC. Three nights11. Which telephone can the man use?A. The phone in the hall.B. The phone on the womans desk.C. The phone at the business center.12. What do we know
6、 about the man?A. He will pay 60 dollars a night.B. He needs help with his luggage.C. He needs the service of a wake-up call.请听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. For whom is the man choosing a present?A.AnnB. The womanC. His father14. What did the woman buy for her father last year?A.AwatchB.AtieC.Acomputer1
7、5. Why does the woman want to buy a new watch for her dad this year?A. Her dad has no watch.B. Her dads watch walks fast.C. Her dads watch has stopped.16. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Go to the mall with her.B. Buy a present online.C. Arrange a birthday party.请听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
8、17. Why did the two speakers go to the bank?A. To change some money.B. To open an account.C. To cash a check.18. Who paid the taxi fare?A. The manB. The womanC. The mans friend.19. Why didnt the man think he had left his wallet in the bank?A. The teller had reminded him of it.B. He used it after lea
9、ving the bank.C. He didnt feel it slip out of his pocket.20. Where did the man probably lose his wallet?A. In the taxi companyB. In the coffee shopC. In the bookshop.期中高一英语第 2 页 共 6 页第二部分第二部分阅读理解阅读理解： （共（共 20 小题，每小题小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 50 分）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
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16、ille was born in France in 1809. Sadly when he was a little boy, he had an accident. By thetime he was four years old, he was completely blind. However, at the age of ten, Louis was lucky enoughto go to one of the first schools for blind children in Paris. At this particular school they had special
17、books.They were written in ordinary French but the letters raised up off the page, so that the students could feelthe shape of the words and read them. But there were two problems with this system. First, the letterswere huge and difficult to read. Second, the books were very expensive so the school
18、 library only hadfourteen altogether.In 1821, when Louis was twelve years old, a soldier came to his school. This man had invented asystem for soldiers to send and receive messages in the dark.Although this idea had not worked very well,Louis became very excited and began experiments with it. By the
19、 time he was fifteen, he had invented aperfect system which used only six dots.And by 1827 the first book using his system was published.It still took a long time before people realized what a wonderful invention Brailles system was. Infact, Louis died in 1852 and did not live to see the success of
20、his system, which has been adapted toalmost every language in the world. Thanks to him, blind or weak-sighted people are able to read or writeas well as any sighted person.24. What did books for the blind look like when Louis was a boy?A. No books designed for the blind.B. Books with raised dots on
21、each page.C. Books with letters raised up off each page.D. The same books as those for the able-bodied.25. What led Louis to invent a reading system for the blind?A. The letters were huge and difficult to read.B. Books designed for the blind were too costly.C. The number of books for the blind was v
22、ery small.期中高一英语第 3 页 共 6 页D.Amessaging system for soldiers to use in the dark.26. When did Louis perfect the reading system?A. In 1821B. In 1824C. In 1827D. In 185227.According to the last paragraph, what significance does Louis Brailles reading system have?A. It helps make the blind independent to
23、 learn.B. It is easy and convenient for the blind to live.C. It has been adapted to every language in the world.D. It contributes to producing more books for the blind.CYouve heard the predictions from some of the brightest minds about AIs influence. Tesla andSpaceXs chief Elon Musk worries that AI
24、is far more dangerous than nuclear weapons(核武器). The latescientist Stephen Hawking warned that AI could serve as the “worst event in the history of our civilization”unless humanity is prepared for its possible risks.But many experts, even those who are aware of such risks, have a more positive attit
25、ude, especially inhealth-care and possibly in education. That is one of the results from a new AI study released Monday bythe Pew Research Centre.Pew asked for the opinions of 979 experts over the summer, a group that included famoustechnologists, developers, innovators, business and policy leaders.
26、 The interviewed experts were asked tojoin in the discussion of a serious and important question: “By 2030, do you think it is likely that advancingAI and related technology systems will improve human capacities ?”Nearly two-thirds of experts predicted most of us will be mostly better off. But a thi
27、rd thoughtotherwise, and a majority of the experts expressed at least some concerns over the long-term impact of AIon the “essential elements (基本要素)of being human”. Among those concerns were data abuse, loss of jobsand loss of control brought by autonomous weapons and cybercrime. Above all, by takin
28、g data in andspitting answers out, those “black box” tools make decisions in digital systems （数据系统） . It is an erosion（腐蚀） in our ability to think for ourselves.28. Why is Stephen Hawking mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To warn humans to give up AI as soon as possible.B. To remind readers that a
29、 newAI age has come into view.C. To prove great scientists care much about the future ofAI.D. To introduce the main idea of the text thatAI benefits the future.29. What is true of Pews study?A.Most experts are certain that AI will be out of control.B. Pew asked experts from different fields for opin
30、ions.C. Pew concludes that humans will suffer fromAI.D. 33% of experts think AI will have little impact on humans.30. Why some experts concern about “black box” tools?A. Because they make decisions in digital systems.B. Because they can take data in and spit answers out.C. Because they may weaken ou
31、r ability to think independently.D. Because they may decrease humanswelfare(幸福) in the long term.31. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. Expertsconcern aboutAI.B. Humansbeing controlled by AI.C. ExpertsExpectation ofAI.D.AIs influence on society.DThere was a time in the 1960s and 1970s when s
32、ome people believed that coffee would replace tea asBritains favourite drink, but that did not happen, and today, tea remains Britains favourite drink.To say that the British are fond of tea is something of an understatement. From the Royal(皇室的)Family down to the homeless and the out-of-work, tea is
33、 more than just a pleasure. It is an important part oflife!The popularity of tea in the United Kingdom has a long history. It was in 1657 that Thomas Garway,the owner of a coffee house, sold the first tea in London. The drink soon became popular as another choicebesides coffee.In those days, however
34、, tea was not something for anyone. For a century and a half, it remained anexpensive drink. Many bosses served a cup of it to their workers in the middle of the morning, thusinventing a lasting British institution, the “tea break”. But as a social drink outside the workplace, tea wasserved for the
35、nobility(贵族) and for the growing middle classes. Among those who had the money for tea,期中高一英语第 4 页 共 6 页it became very popular as a drink to be enjoyed in cafs and “tea gardens”.It was the 7th Duchess of Bedford who, in around 1800, started the popular “afternoon tea”, whichtook place at about four
36、oclock. At about the same time, the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way ofeating bread with something (e. g. jam) between them, and before long, a small meal at the end of theafternoon with tea and sandwiches had become part of a way of life.As tea became much cheaper during the nineteenth centur
37、y, its popularity spread right through Britishsociety. In working-class households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workersreturned home after a days labour. This meal has become known as “high tea”.Today, tea can be drunk at any time of day. Most people in Britain drink tea
38、for breakfast. Themid-morning “tea break” is an institution in British offices and factories. Later in the day, “afternoon tea” isstill a way of life in the south of England and among the middle classes, while “high tea” has remained atradition in the north of Britain.32. Who played an important par
39、t in the beginning of tea time in England?A. Thomas Garway.B. The Royal Family.C. The Earl of Sandwich.D. The Duchess of Bedford.33. What does the underlined word “institution” mean in Paragraph 4?A. drinkB. workplaceC. traditionD. order34. What can we learn from the passage?A. The “tea break” kept
40、the workers from being sleepy after lunch.B. Workers could enjoy a cup of tea in “tea gardens” at their workplace.C. “High tea” was usually served with the main meal for the middle classes.D. The “afternoon tea” together with sandwiches became popular in around 1800.35. What is the best title of the
41、 passage?A. The Popularity of TeaB. Tea and the BritishC. Tea and the Middle ClassD. The History of Tea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。Your first year of high school is here, but you dont know what youll do! So youll feel nervous about it._36_ Here are some id
42、eas that can help you.Make a lot of friends. Friends are people you can depend on and trust. Theyll help you in your hour ofneed. So, from the faces you see every day, find those who can be your true friends, and you must defendyour friendships. _37_ Knowing new people is one of the most pleasant th
43、ings to do in high school.Dont break school rules. For example, dont be late for class or dont make noise in class. _38_ This isbecause fighting could lead to trouble._39_ Teachers really hate it if you dont prepare well. So you should have all your school things in yourschoolbag. You can make a men
44、tal list of everything you need to have when you leave your classroom sothat you wont forget anything next school day.Learn in a smarter way. _40_ Go over your class notes once a week. Finish your homework on time.Especially, its better to develop the habit of asking your teachers or classmates for
45、help when you haveproblems with your study. All these methods will help you study better!By using the above ideas, youll have a wonderful high school life!ABe prepared all the time.BMost importantly, dont get into fights.CDont be afraid to get extra help after school.DFor example, pay close attentio
46、n during the class.EActively take part in after-class activities in school.FTo avoid this, you should get used to your high school life soon.GHowever, dont ignore those who youve met but dont know well.期中高一英语第 5 页 共 6 页第三部分第三部分 英语知识运用英语知识运用第一节：完形填空（共 15 小题； 每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C
47、和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。As a man was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped,_41_ by the fact that these largecreatures were being held by only a small rope_42_ to their front leg. No chains, no cages. Itwas_43_ that the elephants could, at anytime _44_ their ropes. For some reason, they
48、 did not,_45_.He saw a trainer nearby, and asked why these animals just stood there and made no_46_ toget away. “Well,” the trainer said, “when they are very young and much smaller, we use thesame_47_rope to tie them and, at that age, its enough to_48_ them. As they grow up, theyare_49_to believing
49、they cannot break away. They believe the rope still hold them, so they nevertry to break free.The man was_50_. These animals could at any time break free from their_51_ butbecause they believe they couldnt, they were_52_ right where they are.Like the elephants, how many of us_53_ hanging onto(抓住不放)
50、a(n) _54_ that wecannot do something, simply because we failed at it once before?Failure is part of learning; we should never give up the_55_ in life.41.A. disappointedB. annoyedC. depressedD. confused42.A. relatedB. referredC. tiedD. limited43.A. necessaryB. obviousC. importantD. urgent44.A. break
