广东省东莞市外国语 2021-2022年高一下学期英语期中考试.pdf

1、 1 20212022 学年第二学期期中考 高一年级英语试题 命题人：李祁淑卿 审题人：邓雯婷 本试卷分第一、二卷, 满分 150 分, 考试时间 120 分钟. 请对照题号准确填涂答题卡！ I 听力 (共两节, 满分 15 分) 第一节 听力理解 (每题 2 分, 共 10 分) 每段播放两遍. 每小题有 5 秒阅题时间. 请从题中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑. 听下面一段对话听下面一段对话, 回答第回答第 1-2 题题. 1. Why does Jim want to be a scientist as Einstein? A. Because he loves science

2、B. Because he hopes to help others C. Because he wants to be famous 2. What can we know from the conversation? A. How to become a scientist B. To love the work we do C. How to gain success 听下面一段对话，回答第听下面一段对话，回答第 3 至至 5 题题 3. How many hours does the man probably spend on the Internet a week? A. About

3、 2 or 3 hours B. About 3 or 4 hours C. About 5 or 6 hours 4. What does the man log in the Internet for? A. He sends e-mails and chats with friends B. He sends e-mails and looks up information C. He looks up information and sees movies 5. What can be inferred from the conversation? A. The man works i

4、n a library B. The man isnt interested in Internet C. The mans work has something to do with other countries 第二节第二节 听取信息听取信息 (共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分) 听下面一段对话获取必要的信息，填入空格 6-10。录音读两遍。 Satellites for Weather Forecasting(预测预测) The satellites _6_ of the atmosphere. They send the pictures to the _7_. The s

5、cientist there can see the weather of any part of the world and tell how the weather will _8_. When the weather stations receive the new pictures, they _9_ them with the earlier ones. Now the weather satellites can make good forecast for _10_ days. 2 第二部分第二部分. 阅读理解阅读理解 (共两节，满分共两节，满分 40 分分) 第一节（共第一节（

6、共 15 小题：每小题小题：每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 37.5 分）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，在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The Biggest Stadiums in the World People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the worlds best known stadium and conti

7、nues to inform contemporary design. Romes Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the citys Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people. These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fans desire

8、 for a good view and a comfortable seat-tend to keep stadium capacities（容量）slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match. For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ra

9、nks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites. All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport. Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang, D.P.R-Korea. Capacity. 150,000. Opened. May 1,1

10、989. Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened. October 1, 1927. Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U.S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, I960. Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7, 1922. Kyle Field, College Station, Te

11、xas, U.S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24,1927. 11. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold? A. 104,944. B. 107,601. C. About 150,000. D. About 250,000. 12. Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest? A. Michigan Stadium. B. Beaver Stadium. C. Ohio Stadium. D. Kyle Field. 13.What d

12、o the listed stadiums have in common? A. They host big games. B. They have become tourist attractions C. They were built by Americans. D. They are favored by architects B Studying a subject that you feel pointless is never a fun or easy taskIf youre studying history，asking yourself the question why

13、is history important is a very good first stepHistory is an essential part of human civilizationYou will find something here that will arouse your interest，or get you thinking about the significance of history History grounds us in our roots. History is an important and interesting field of study，an

14、d learning the history of our home country can give us a deeper,more meaningful glimpse（一瞥） into our ancestors pasts，and how we got to where we are todayMany people feel like they need a sense of cultural belonging, which is something that studying your roots and being open-minded to the evolution(进

15、化) of your culture can provide. 3 History enriches our experienceReading history is an amazing experience because it enables us to reflect on the social and economic life of the people living long time agoAccording to the experts, problems faced by people regardless of the past and present are the s

16、ame. With the information about the ancestors，one can become more experienced in handling challenges of life History makes us more empathetic (具有共情能力的).Studying history can give us insight（洞察力） into why our culture does certain things，and how the past has shaped it into what we know nowIt also provi

17、des a rather strong foundation(基础) for empathy across culturesFear and hate for others is usually caused by ignorance( 无 知 ).Were scared of the things that we dont understandHistory has the potential to break down those boundaries by offering us insight into entire worlds that would otherwise be for

18、eign to us History can inspire us to learn moreWhats fantastic about history is the way it broadens our horizonsIts almost impossible to learn about one historical period without having dozens of questions about related concepts(概念).Study the 19th century England，and you might catch a glimpse of Cha

19、rles Dickens Oliver TwistLook up Charles Dickens，and you might learn a thing or two about realismOr maybe you end up switching your attention away from novels，and discover the history of romantic poets in EnglandIt can go anywhere，and there is something in there for absolutely anybody. The value of

20、history cannot be ignored. We dont have to live in the past, but we can definitely do better by learning from it and using the lessons learnt to lead more meaningful lives. 14. The underlined part where we are today in Para.2 probably means A. the turning point in our history B. the present state of

21、 our nation C. the location of our homeland D. the total area of our country 15 According to the experts，why is history useful for people to handle challenges of life？ A. The problems at present are similar to those in the past B. Ancient people laid economic foundations for people today C. The curr

22、ent challenges of life were predicted by the ancestors D. People living long time ago knew more about how to solve problems 16 With the example in Para.5，the writer intends to show that A. Charles Dickens contributes much to British literature B. Oliver Twist can satisfy our curiosity for romantic p

23、oets C. reading novels is a way to learn about a historical period D. studying history can arouse peoples interest in other fields 17 What could be the best title for the passage？ A. How to Build Cultural Identity B. Why Studying History Matters C. Know the Past，Know the Present D. History：a Way to

24、Broaden Horizons C Transport has a lot to answer for when it comes to harming the planet. While cars and trains are moving towards greener, electric power, emissions(排放) from air travel are expected to increase massively by 2050. If we want big green sky solutions, we need blue sky thinking. Fortuna

25、tely, theres plenty of that happening right now, particularly the shorthaul flights powered by batteries. Harbour Air is the largest seaplane airline in North America, flying 30, 000 commercial flights in 40 seaplanes each year. Significantly, all Harbour Air routes last less than 30 minutes，making

26、it perfectly fit for electric engines. As an airline, were currently in the process of turning all our planes into electric airplanes. says CEO Greg McDougall. To make this happen, the airline has partnered up with MagniX to create the worlds first commercial flight with an electric engine. 4 Making

27、 the skies electric isnt just good for the environment, it also makes sound financial sense: a small aircraft uses $400 on traditional fuel for a 100mile flight, while an electric one costs $8-12 for the same distance, and thats before you consider the higher maintenance(保养) costs of a traditional e

28、ngine. Theres also the added bonus that electric planes are just much more pleasant to fly inNo loud engine noise, no smell of fuel, just environmentally friendly peace and quiet. While there has been real progress in the e-plane industry, the technical challenges that remain are keeping everyones f

29、eet firmly on the ground. A battery, even a lithium on, only provides 250 watt-hours per kilogram；compare this to liquid fuel, which has a specific energy of 11, 890 watt-hours per kilogram. Carrying enough batteries, however, would make the plane too heavy to get off the ground. In aircraft, where

30、every bit of weight counts, this cant just be ignored. The transition(过渡) from gas to electric in the automobile industry has been made easier by hybrids-vehicles powered by both fuel and electricity. Many believe the same pattern could be followed in the air. Fuel consumption could be reduced as th

31、e electric part is switched on at key parts of the journey, especially on take-off and landing. Its certainly an exciting time for electric flying. With companies like Harbour Air taking the lead，battery-powered planes, especially on short-haul journeys, are set to become a reality in a few years. 1

32、8. Why is Harbour Air fit for electric flights？ A. It runs short routes B. It has a strong partner C. Its planes can land on the sea D. It has planes with powerful engines 19. The expression added bonus refers to the fact that electric planes A. give passengers more pleasant views B. bring airlines

33、more financial benefits C. offer more enjoyable flying experiences D. cost less in maintenance than traditional ones 20. What might be the biggest challenge of electric flying？ A. To improve the ground service for e-planes B. To find qualified technicians for e-plane industry C. To calculate(计算)the

34、energy needed to power e-planes D. To balance power and weight of batteries in e-planes 21. What is the authors attitude towards the prospect of electric flying？ A. Short-sighted B. Wait-and-see C. Optimistic D. Skeptical D After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities mak

35、e the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance: curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together. Together, these deep human urges (驱策力) count for much more

36、 than ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, “Why? Why? Why?” Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don

37、t have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them. “The great man,” said Mencius (孟子), “is who does not lose his childs heart.” Yet most of us 5 do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires restful average. I

38、t encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied. Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force o

39、urselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake. How should you start? Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldnt arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. How she is one of the experts, writing books on flo

40、wer arrangement. One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You havent any special ability? Most people dont; there are only a few geniuses. You havent any time? Thats good, because its always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Toms C

41、abin while cooking. Youre too old? Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78. However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for youll never be more alive than you are at this

42、moment. 22. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to _. Apropose a definition B. make a comparison Creach a conclusion D. present an argument 23. What does the example of Galileo tell us? A. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth. B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious. C. Creativit

43、y results from challenging authority. D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore. 24. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent? A. Observe the unknown around you. B. Develop a questioning mind. C. Lead a life of adventure. D. Follow the fashion. 25. What can we learn from Parag

44、raphs 6 and 7? A. Gaining success helps you become an expert. B. The genius tends to get things done creatively. C. Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action. D. You should remain modest when approaching perfection. 第二节（共第二节（共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分分，满分 12.5 分）分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以

45、填入空白处的最佳选项；选项中有两项为多余选项。 Swap, Dont shop! You keep hearing about recycling, right? But it doesnt end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources （资源） to make, and buying loads of new clothing （or throwing out old clothing）is not healthy for the environment. So wha

46、t to do with all those perfectly-good-but-youre-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor? _26_. Its the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time. A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the

47、organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun it had. Its really easy to do! Here are a few pointers. Invite 5-10 people so you have a nice selection. _27_, there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, it becomes uncontrollable. 6 _28_. They should also prepare plenty of

48、reusable bags to carry their new clothes home. Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room._29_. Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes bef

49、ore they take themthings always look different when you put them on. Set a starting time. Maybe you say “go,” or turn on a certain song, or whatever. _30_. And dont forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, its a party! A. Less people than that B. Hold a clothing swap C. If two people are

50、 competing D. Just keep music playing throughout E. Donate whatever clothes are left over F Have everyone put their clothes in the right spots G. Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition 第三部分第三部分 语言知识运用语言知识运用(共共四四节，满分节，满分 80 分分) 第一节 完形填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C