广东省佛山市禅城区2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题（无答案）

广东省佛山市禅城区2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题（无答案）考试日期：2020年4 月1日 考试时间：120分钟注 意：第I卷要用2B铅笔把答案涂在答题卡上，如有涂错，请先用橡皮擦干净后，再把正确答案涂上。第II卷要用黑色的钢笔或签字笔作答，用其它颜色的笔或铅笔作答，试卷作零分处理。第一部分 听力（满分15分）第一节：听力理解（共6小题，每小题1.5分，满分9分）听第一段材料，回答第1-2题。1. When did the headmasters speech end ? _A. At 8:30 B. At 9:30 C. At 10:002. What kind of club is the man going to sign up for ? _A. Film B. Music C. Chess听第二段材料，回答第3-4题。3. How many people went boating on the first day ? _A. Two B. Three C. Four4. What did the man do on the third day ? _A. He went fishing. B. He went swimming. C. He went climbing.听第三段材料，回答第5-6题。5. What helped the woman a lot during her business trip in France ? _A. Being able to speak English. B. Having been to the country before.C. Knowing some famous people in tourism.6. Why is the woman interested in this new job ? _A. It will pay her well. B. It will offer lots of train travel.C. It will be easier than the present one.第二节：回答问题（共4小题,每小题1.5分，满分6分）听下面一段材料，然后回答问题。7. With whom did the speaker visit Italy this time?_8. What did the speaker visit in Florence on the first day ?Several different _.9. What did the speaker do on a Sicilys beach ?She enjoyed _and took _.10. How long did the speaker travel around Italy this time ?_.第二部分 语言知识及运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分满分30分)阅读短文然后从各题所给选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was the middle of my third grade, and I always lied for no reason about many things. Later, I realized that I was labeled(标签为) a liar（说谎者）, and my parents did not_11_ me. Therefore, I promised to_12_telling lies.A few days later, my sister and I were invited to spend the weekend with my aunt. On that day, someone took one of Aunt Kims erasers and_13_ it across the top of the TV. The eraser ruined the shiny_14_of the TV. When Aunt Kim discovered the difference, all three of us were called into the TV room and asked to tell the_15_. Nobody did! The next thing I knew was that she was on the phone with my parents and they were on their way to_16_ me up. It must be me! I was the_17_. I was taken home and sent to my room. I begged them to believe that I was innocent（无辜的）, but no one_18_.I stayed in my room the rest of that day. My parents_19_let me out for dinner. And then there was a knock at the front door. Aunt Kim was standing there. It turned out that my younger sister finally felt_20_! She_21_that she was the one who rubbed the eraser on the TV. Aunt Kim had come to get me. I was invited back!I dont even remember being_22_at my sister. I learned a valuable lesson about lying. A liar is not believed when he tells the truth. No matter how big or_23_your lie is, once you are labeled a liar, _24_trust takes a lot of work and time. I promised myself right then_25_to lie again.11. A. understandB. careC. trustD. like12. A. beginB. continueC. tryD. stop13. A. rubbedB. threw C. washedD. cleaned14. A. backB. surfaceC. pictureD. shape15. A. answerB. secretC. resultD. truth16. A. lookB. giveC. pickD. ring17. A. makerB. thiefC. liarD. criminal18. A. receivedB. listenedC. obeyedD. wanted19. A. quicklyB. graduallyC. finallyD. immediately20. A. angryB. guiltyC. movedD. frightened21. A. admittedB. refusedC. promisedD. argued22. A. sadB. coldC. cruelD. mad23. A. cleverB. goodC. badD. small24. A. earningB. makingC. wastingD. losing25. A. sometimesB. proudlyC. neverD. carefully第2节 ：语法填空（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）Last week, I interviewed Chen Zijiang, a paper-cutting expert, for my article on Chinese art. I learned that paper-cutting is a Chinese folk art 1 a long history. Paper-cuts of animals have been found in tombs which date back to the Northern and Southern Dynasty. “A young farmer 2 wanted a wife would look at a young womans paper-cutting skills marrying her!” explained Mr Chen, 4 (laugh) at the surprised look on my face. Mr Chen also explained that there are three types of paper cuts which people still make today. The first kind of paper cuts are those used for 5 _ (decorate) . Usually, they 6 (see) on windows and gates. They are often put up during holidays to bring good luck. A present for parents 7 _ child has 8_ (recent) been born might show a paper cut of children. Paper cuts， 9_ show the Chinese character for double happiness， are often used 10_ (celebrate) weddings.第三部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节：阅读理解(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列4篇短文，从每题四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne night Mr. Lee was driving his wife home from work. She was a staff nurse in a hospital. It was almost midnight and she was quite tired out. She soon fell asleep. Mr Lee looked at her and smiled.Mr. Lee was a cautious and experienced driver. He knew it was safer to drive slowly on a dark night. After some time he noticed a car following him. It was traveling very fast. Suddenly it overtook(超过）his car.The driver of the car was in a hurry. He did not see the approaching lorry(货车). To avoid hitting it, he swerved his car. It skidded (打滑)off the road and hit a big tree. The driver and his passenger were injured. They were badly cut by glass splinter from the broken windscreen.Mr. Lee quickly stopped his car by the side of the road. His wife got out of the car to help the injured men. The lorry driver also stopped to lend a helping hand. Mr. Lee immediately drove off to telephone the police.About twenty- five minutes later, a police car and an ambulance（救护车） arrived. The injured men were carried into the ambulance and taken to hospital.The policemen took down details of the accident. Mr. Lee and the lorry driver told them all that they could remember. The policemen thanked them for their help. Mr. and Mrs. Lee then got into their car and continued their journey home.26. Mrs. Lee fell asleep in the car because_.A. she was very tired B. her husband was driving very slowlyC. it was too late D. both A and C27. When the accident happened, the other car was _.A. in front of Lees car B. behind Lees carC. on the right side of Lees car D. on the left side of Lees car28. Mr. Lee drove slowly because _.A. his wife was asleep B. he was tiredC. the road was dark D. the road was quiet29. To avoid hitting it, the driver swerved his car. Swerved means_.A. stopped suddenly B. turned to one sideC. drove faster D. turned aroundBHilton English Language CenterInformation for New StudentsCLASSTIME:8:30a.m.10:00a.m.,10:30a.m.12:00a.m., 1:30p.m.3:00p.m.The Language Center is open Monday to Friday. Each class has one afternoon free per week. On the first day, go to the lecture hall to check your timetable.SELF-ACCESS: The language lab (Room 1110) is open Monday to Friday from 3:15p.m. to 5:00p.m. for all full-time students.You can learn how to use computers for language games or word-processing（文字处理）. There are tapes for students to borrow to practice their English. Go in and ask the teacher to show you. If you plan to take public examinations, there are dictation and listening comprehension tapes for you to practice with. There are cloze exercises on the computers. Ask your class teacher for a list of past exam essays. Students can borrow tapes to take home but they must be returned after two days.ATTENDANCE（出勤）：All students are expected to attend classes as it is required. Students who do not attend classes will be reported to OSS. Eighty percent attendance is required for students to receive their certificates（证书）when they finish their courses. It is also required by OSS for an extension to your visa.BOOKS: If students are given course books, the books are their responsibility. If a book is lost, the student will be expected to pay for it.If students wish to buy books, there is a bookshop in the college specializing in English books (Room 3520).30. When do classes begin and end on a full day? _A. 8:30a.m.1:30p.m. B. 8:30a.m.3:00p.m.C. 8:30a.m.3:15p.m. D. 3:15p.m.5:00p.m.31. Which of the following statements is TRUE? _A. No teachers are in the language lab.B. 90% attendance is required for the students.C. Books cant be taken out of the center.D. Students can prepare for exams by listening to tapes.32. Timetable can be seen in _.A. The lecture hall B. Room 3520 C. The classroo D. Room 1110CWhen I learned that my 71-year-old mother was playing Scrabble（拼字游戏） a word game against herself, I knew I had to do something. My husband suggested we give her a computer to play against. I wasnt sure my mother was ready for it. After all, it had taken 15 years to persuade her to buy an electric cooker. Even so, we packed up our old computer and delivered it to my parents home. And so began my mothers adventure （冒险）in the world of computers.It also marked（标志） the beginning of an unusual teaching task for me. Ive taught people of all ages, but I never thought I would be teaching me all my life: to cook and sew; to enjoy the good times and put up with the bad. Now it was my turn to give something back.It wasnt easy at the beginning. There was so much to explain and to introduce. Slowly but surely, my mother caught on, making notes in a little notebook. After a few months of Scrabble and other games. I decided it was time to introduce her to word processing( 文字处理). This proved to be a bigger challenge(挑战) to her, so I gave her some homework. I asked her to write me a letter, using different letter types, colors and spaces.“ Are you this demanding with your kindergarten pupils?” She asked.“ No, of course not,” I said. “ They already know how to use a computer.”My mother isnt the only one experiencing a fast personal growth period. Thanks to the computer, my father has finally got over his phone allergy (过敏反应). For as long as I can remember, any time I called, my mother would answer. Dad and I have more phone conversations in the last two months than weve had in the past 20 years.33. What does the author do ? _A. She is a cook. B. She is a teacher.C. She is a housewife. D. She is a computer engineer.34. The author decided to give her mother a computer _.A. to let her have more chances to write lettersB. to support her in doing her homeworkC. to help her through the bad timesD. to make her life more enjoyable35. The author asked her mother to write her a letter_.A. because her mother had stopped using the telephoneB. because she wanted to keep in touch with her motherC. so that her mother could practice what she had learnedD. so that her mother could be free from housework36. After the computer was brought home, the authors father _.A. lost interesting in cooking B. took more phone callsC. played more games D. began to use itDIt is exciting to visit different places. As you travel, you will see beautiful scenery typical （特有的）of the region. Besides, you can meet and make friends with people of different colors and races. Finally, you can get to know the customs and living habits of the local people. Today people are so fond of traveling that tourism has become one of the faster growing industries in most countries.The main reason why people travel is, for pleasure, having worked hard throughout the weekends, people will find a trip to the nearby mountains or beaches a real relaxation. For another example, spending a holiday traveling abroad every year is an especially satisfying experience for those who do not have much of an opportunity to be away from their homelands. When people return from their travel, they will generally feel fresh and energetic, ready to work harder.Traveling is also one of the best means for learning. You may have read or heard about something but you can never get an accurate picture of it until you see it for yourself. Seeing is believing. Furthermore, if you are a careful observer, you can learn much during your travel about the geography, biology, and history of the places you visit. No matter how well educated you are, there is always a lot for you to learn through traveling.37. It is exciting to visit different places for the following reasons except that (除之外)_.A. You can enjoy the beautiful sceneryB. You can make friends with different kinds of peopleC. You will help to improve the tourism of the regionD. You can get to know the local customs and living habits38. According to the writer, the most important reason for people to go traveling may be _.A. Making friends B. Sightseeing C. Learning D. Enjoyment39. According to the passage, which one is NOT true? _A. Tourism is the fastest growing industry in many countriesB. People may take a trip to the nearby mountains or beaches to relax at the weekendsC. Traveling may help people feel fresh and energeticD. The knowledge got from travel is as valuable as that from books40. The underlined word region in paragraph 1 probably means _.A. A part of the body B. A part of an animalC. A space or an area D. An interest or an activity第2节 篇章结构（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。选项中有两项为多余选项。The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago. People thought that there was a special danger from evil (邪恶的) spirits, so friends and family came together to bring good thoughts and wishes and even presents. 41 But as time went by, children and then adults began to have their own birthday celebrations. There are some traditions such as sending birthday cards, blowing out the candles on a birthday cake and singing the “Happy Birthday” song, that you can find almost anywhere, any time. 42In many English-speaking countries, a twenty-first birthday cake often has a key on top. 43 The key