广西桂林市中山中学2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题 文

广西桂林市中山中学2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题 文第 I 卷（共90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）听小面5段对话，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. What is the woman going to do this weekend?A. Go to the beach. B. Organize a party. C. Clean up the City Park.2. Why is the man happy?A. He had a relaxing fight. B. He has finally arrived. C. He had a great trip to New York.3. How many times has the man been to China?A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A party. B. An earthquake. C. Admirable people.5. Where are the speakers now?A. In Singapore. B. In England. C. In France.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听小面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. How is the woman travelling?A. By taxi. B. By air. C. By bus.7. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.听第7段对话，回答第8、9三个小题。8. Why is the man worried?A. He cant start early.B. He has no experience.C. He cant find anyone to help him.9. What will the man help to do?A. Weed the garden. B. Pack food. C. Plant crops.听第8段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. When did the man order the coat?A. Three days ago. B. Four days ago. C. Two weeks ago.11. What does the woman offer to do?A. Have the delivery people apologize.B. Give the man his money back.C. Get the man another coat.12. How much was the coat previously?A. Fifty dollars. B. Forty dollars. C. Thirty-two dollars.听第9段对话，回答第13至第16小题。13. How many people has the woman succeed in inviting?A. Ten. B. Twelve. C. Thirteen.14. What will the man most enjoy doing at night?A. Cooking dinner. B. Playing games. C. Looking at the stars.15. Who is looking forward to going to the countryside?A. The womans brother. B. The mans friend. C. The mans uncle.16. Where will the speakers meet tomorrow morning?A. At the mans home. B. In Jims office. C. On the farm.听第10段独白，回答第17至第20三个小题。17. What do the volunteers mainly do to help people?A. Keep the walkers company.B. Call on people to walk.C. Recommend the best job.18. What is the Jills nationality?A. American. B. Canadian. C. British.19. Why does the speaker make the speech?A. To thank the volunteers.B. To find someone to make a movie.C. To make an advertisement.20. Which of the following should one provide to become a volunteer?21. A. Their family members.B. Their address.C. Their work experience.2、 阅读理解(共30分）AI arrived home late one night last week. I spent a moment looking up into the night sky. The stars above shone(照耀) brightly. The sky looked really beautiful.I started to think about other things as I stared at the night sky. It hit me clearly that these beautiful stars were always there but I had spent very little time in the past really appreciating them. It also reminded me that we often think we deserve many things around us, being too caught up in our own little world. It is a world filled with busy work and the demands placed on us from what we have allowed to take up our time.Recently, I was asked to repair a house for a family member. When I arrived, it seemed like any other day when I spent my time doing something I knew how to do. But there was something else that came to mind as I started to work with my son-in-law. I considered it a good opportunity. The opportunity was more than just spending time repairing a house. It was an opportunity to further abondbetween two people who are related by marriage but are unrelated through few experiences. It was an opportunity to build a stronger bond, a bond that can only happen when two people are exposed(暴露) to each others skills and faults. It was also an opportunity to share my knowledge and experience with another who wanted to learn.There are many chances to see beyond what is viewed as normal, but we must be able to actually open our eyes and heartto these events and appreciate them. To be in tune with what is around you, you must use the attitude of a child who screams with joy the first time they see a rainbow, hear the pretty song of a bird, or enjoy the beauty of Christmas decorations.21.While looking at the night sky, the author realized that _.A. the sky wasnt always beautifulB. he had wasted his life for many yearsC. he didnt know what he really wantedD. he didnt appreciate things around him22. What does the underlined word “bond” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Relationship.B. Friendship.C. Trust.D. Respect.23. While repairing the house, the author considered it a good opportunity to _.A. learn some important skillsB. show others his skills and faultsC. become closer with his son-in-lawD. earn some money for his family24. Why does the author talk about what a child does in the last paragraph?A. Because children know what they really want.B. Because children can help us think of ourchildhood.C. Because children can enjoy the simple beauty of things.D. Because children actually value family more than adults do.BTabloids (小报) are newspapers that usually report news about people. However, the stories often leave readers wondering, “Could this really be true?” Read the following stories from the hottest tabloids in town.Brasilia, Brazil After Gilberto Carvalho a million-dollar lottery winner told reporters that his luck had come from a particular fish in a park pond, more than 200 other Brazilians spoke up with similar stories. They had touched this fish and soon after had won a prize! Although this “magic fish” is being studied and off-limits to the public, many people have won money simply by touching its picture.Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Bruce Zalmer, 32, is fireproof. His skin can withstand (禁得住) flames without pain or damage. And his lungs can take in oxygen from smoky air. Medical scientists are amazed that a human could have either of these qualities, let alone both. Although Zalmer sees himself as “just a regular guy”, he once saved a family of four from a burning building after firefighters had given up hope.Nakuru, Kenya As tourists in a bus looked on in amazement, a spaceship caught 11 elephants from a wildlife park. The bus driver had stopped at a watering hole and the tourists were watching the elephants when a huge spaceship appeared. The ship shot down a powerful beam of orange light that sucked up (吸走) the elephants and then flew off. Park officials confirmed that 11 full-grown elephants had disappeared.Monterrey, Mexico Doctors say that hundreds of people who had been old and sick became young and healthy again by drinking from a water fountain in a public park. Park officials removed the fountain because crowds were becoming a danger. Yet the people who had drunk its water remained young and healthy and made others young and healthy, too, simply by hugging them!25. In Brasilia, its said that there is a magic fish that _.A. brings people good luck B. knows how to win prizesC. can communicate with humans D. can recognize different types of money26. Which of the following can best describe Bruce Zalmer?A. Smart. B. Brave. C. Dangerous. D. Far-sighted.27. All the stories mentioned in the passage are _.A. reasonable B. frightening C. encouraging D. unbelievableC ANIMALS have always been used to represent certain human characteristics. Countries also use animals as symbols. From eagles to lions, many countries use an animal to show its national spirit and character.The image of an eagle is on the US Presidents flag, and on the one-dollar bill. The bald eagle is a large, powerful, brown bird with a white head and tail. The term “bald” does not mean that this bird lacks feathers. Instead, it comes from the old word piebald, that means, “marked with white”.The US declared that the eagle was its national bird in 1782. It was chosen because of “its long life, great strength, and noble looks”.A few eagles have even become American heroes. An eagle named “Old Abe”, the mascot of a Wisconsin troop of soldiers during the Civil War, traveled 14,000 miles with its men. He was often shot at by the enemy, but survived 42 battles.But, one of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin didnt agree with the choice. “The bald eagle is a bird of bad moral character, like those among men who live by robbing, he is generally poor, and often very messy,” he argued. Franklin wanted the turkey as the countrys national bird.If Americans chose their national symbol deliberately, the symbol of England arose out of history.King Herry (1068-1135) was a brave warrior but also wise. His appreciation for the rule of law earned him the nickname the Lion of Justice. He was the first English King to use a lion as a royal symbol, which is popularly known as the “king of the jungle”. By the year Richard , known as “The Lion heart” for his bravery, came to the throne in 1189, the famous Three Lions badge had been formed. Now it can be seen on the shirts of Englands sports teams.Although people might not think of lions when they think of England, everyone knows about the Australian kangaroo. Legend has it that the kangaroo gets its name from an early meeting between local aborigines and white settlers. When asked by the Europeans what these strange-looking animals were, a native replied “kangaroo”, meaning “I dont understand you.”28.The general idea of this passage should probably be _ .A. animals are friends of human beingsB. nearly all the countries have an animal as their national animalC. animals good values are always used to show a countrys national spirit and characterD. certain human characteristics are the same as some animals, so some countries love animals29.Which is NOT true about the animal of the “bald eagle”?A. It was Benjamin Franklin who made the bald eagle as the national animal of the USA.B. The term “bald” means “marked with white”.C. The bald eagle can show American national spirit and character.D. “Old Abe” was even an American hero.30.The reason why the lion was made as the national animal of the United Kingdom was that _ .A. it could always be used to represent certain human characteristics of EnglandB. the Kings of England loved lionsC. there are many lions in EnglandD. lions are “king of the jungle”三、七选五(共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With the summer holiday just around corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without empting your pocket:Travel off-seasonGo to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and youll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. _31_32_Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.Eat like a localWhy eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? _33_ During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.Dont hesitate to bargainTourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expensive at these places. _34_ Bargain hard to get the best price.Choose local transportation_35_ Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.A. Save on hotels.B. Surf the Internet while traveling.C. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.D. So its best to find out when the off-season starts.E. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.F. For this reason, you shouldnt feel ashamed to ask for bargains.G. As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.四、完型填空（30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Two years ago, a restaurant had fallen upon hard times. Only five _36_were left: the manager and four others, all over 60 years old.In the town near the restaurant there _37_ a successful businessman who was good at managing business, so the manager _38_ to ask the businessman if he could offer any advice that might _39_ the restaurant. The manager and the businessman talked for a long period of time, _40_ when he was asked for advice, the businessman _41_ for a while and then said, “I have no_42_to give. The _43_ thing I can tell you is that the saver is one of you.”The manager, returning to the restaurant _44_ , told the other people what the businessman had said. In the months that followed, the old restaurant workers thought_45_ of the words of the businessman, “The saver is one of us?” They asked themselves. As they _46_ about this possibility, they all began to treat each other with _47_ respect. And thinking that each of themselves _48_ be the saver, they also began to treat themselves with more care._49_ time went by, people coming to the restaurant _50_that some respect and warm kindness were around the five old members of the small restaurant. Hardly knowing _51_ , more people began to come back to the restaurant. They began to _52_ their friends, and theirs brought more friends. Two years later, the small restaurant had once again _53_a big food company, thanks to the businessmans _54_. They understood that it was they themselves that were the _55_ .36.A. members B. waiters C. cooks D. customers37.A. lived B. stood C. lay D. sat38.A. hoped B. decided C. allowed D. began39.A. build B. change C. sell D. save40.A. but B. and C. until D. so41.A. rest B. laughed C. stopped D. wasted42.A. money B. advice C. food D. clothes43.A. least B. most C. simple D. only44.A. hopefully B. angrily C. lively D. nervously45.A. strangely B. angrily C. carefully D. excitedly46.A. heard B. guessed C. worried D. thought47.A. similar B. strange C. special D. strong48.A. need B. might C. have to D. dare49.A. With B. Since C. Before D. As50.A. recognized B. advised C. felt D. wished51.A. what B. how C. when D. why52.A. order B. bring C. help D. make53.A. become B. controlled C. organized D. increased54.A. advice B. methods C. words D. success55.A. God B. helper C. winner D. saver第II卷（共60分）(请在答题卡上作答）第一节 单词拼写 一空一词（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）56. Tu Youyou was _(授予）the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2020.57. If you want to take apart the TV set, you will have to get _(许可）from your parents.58. Although Im on a _(饮食）now, I couldnt help having two bowls of delicious fish soup.59. Be careful when youre _(油炸）the mushrooms, for theres too much water in them.60. The heavy rain may have _(解释）for the absence of so many students this morning.61. It is thought that every _(猛烈的）storm will eventually give way to sunshine.62.Smoking is _(有害的）to your health, so you should give it up at once.63. The river lies on the _(边界）of the US and Mexico and belongs to the two countries.64.Her mother lives in a _(附近的）town by herself, so Helen goes to visit her on weekends.65. He will return _(在.之内）an hour.第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的词（1个单词）或用括号内单词(不超过3个单词)的适当形式填空。Paper is one of the 66._(much) important inventions of all time. The word paper comes from the word papyrus-a kind of plant. The Egyptians first used papyrus around the year 3000 B.C. to create a kind of paper. In 105 A.D., a Chinese man 67._(name) Cai Lun created a new type of paper using pieces of old cloth. For centuries, people all over the world used this Chinese method to make paper. In 68._ early 19th century, Charles Fenerty, a Canadian man, invented a new method of papermaking using wood. Today, most of the paper we use is made from wood.Paper money 69._(invent) in early Song Dynasty in China. The government began using paper notes as money because there wasnt enough copper(铜) 70. _(make) coins.Today, its hard to imagine life without paper. We use it to communicate 71. _ many different ways. We also use many important products 72. _ are made of paper. Take for example, toilet paper. Many believe that an American, Joseph Gayetty, invented it in 1857. Walter Alcock, an Englishm