2021-2022学年陕西省西安市鄠邑区高一（下）期中英语试卷（附答案详解）

1、2021-2022学年陕西省西安市鄂邑区高一（下）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AUSA TODAY 10 Bests Readers Choice Awards are currently on hold.We asked our readers to vote for the top events across six categories： music,general food,specialty food,film,cultural and emerging industries （founded in the past five years） .These

2、 are some of the winners： Kutztown Folk FestivalThe nine-day Kutztown Folk Festival is the nations oldest continuously operated folk life festival,drawing visitors from around the globe.A celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch culture and heritage,the event includes Americas largest quilt sale,200 crafts

3、men and folk artists,local food and family friendly entertainment.Water Lantern FestivalThe Water Lantern Festival is all about connections.Magical nights in cities across the US include foodjive music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns decorated with letters of love,hope and dreams floating on

4、 the water.Camaval of QuebecThe Quebec Carnaval is a 10-day festival of winter,the worlds largest,complete with night parades （庆祝游行）,ice skating,snow sculptures and a towering ice palace.Other highlights include ice canoe racing,a sugar shack and iconic Caribou drinks.San Francisco Chinese New Year

5、ParadeSan Francisco has celebrated its Chinese heritage during its annual Chinese New Year Festival&Parade since just after the Gold Rush.The parade ranks among the best in the world,with 100 units,fancy costumes,fireworks and a 268-foot Golden Dragon,which takes a team of 100 men and women to march

6、 through the streets.lt has become one of the largest events of its kind in the world,drawing some three million spectators and television viewers.What can you see during Kutztown Folk Festival ? A. Modem arts.B. Quilts for sale.C. Traditional weddings.D. Shows on stage.Which festival is meant to pr

7、omote interpersonal relationships? A. Kutztown Folk Festival.Camaval of Quebec.Water Lantern Festival.San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade.Camaval of Quebec and San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade both.A. include special foodB. relate to paradesC. take place only at nightsD. have sculpture exhibi

8、tionsBI was unbelievably proud of my nine-year-old daughter,Emily.Determined to buy a mountain bike,shed been saving her pocket money all the year,as well as doing small jobs to earn extra money.By Thanksgiving Day,she had collected only $ 49.1 said, You can have your pick from my bicycle collection

9、.H Thanks,Daddy.But your bikes are so old. She was right.All my girls bikes were 1980s models,not the kind kids today would likely choose.As Christmas drew near,Emily and I went bike shopping.As we left one store,she noticed a Salvation（救助） Army volunteer standing next to a big pot. Can we give some

10、thing,Daddy? she asked. Sorry,Emily.Im out of change.,Throughout December,Emily continued to work hard.Then one day,she made a surprising decision. You know all the money Fve been saving? she said hesitantly. nrm going to give it to the poor people. So one cold morning before Christmas,Emily gave he

11、r total savings of $ 58 to a volunteer who was really very thankful.Affected by Emilys deed,! decided to contribute one of my old bicycles to a car dealer who was collecting used bikes for poor children.As I selected a shiny model from my collection,however,it seemed as if a second bike took on a gl

12、ow（发光）.Should I contribute two? No,one would be enough.But I couldnt shake the feeling that 1 should give a second bike.When I later delivered the bikes,the car dealer said, Youre making two kids very happy,sir.Here are your tickets.For each bicycle contributed,were giving away one chance to win a g

13、irls* mountain bike.”Why wasnt I surprised when that second ticket turned out to be the winner? I like to think it was Gods way of rewarding a little girl for a sacrifice （牺牲）beyond her age-while giving her dad a lesson in the process.The father took pride in his daughter probably NOT because.shed b

14、een saving her pocket money all the yearshed been doing small jobs to earn extra moneyshe made up her mind to buy a mountain bikeshe presented her total savings of $ 58 to a volunteerAccording to the text,which of the following is TRUE? Emily was angry with her father as he didnt give his change.The

15、 volunteer wasnt moved by Emilys donation of her savings.The car dealer exchanged two tickets for the fathers two bikes.The father made his final decision that he should give one more bike.What can we infer from the text? The car dealer cheated people of their contributions.Two girls really apprecia

16、ted receiving donated bikes.Emily got a mountain bike for her kindness finally.The father felt regretful for winning a girfs mountain bike.What lesson do you think the father learned? One good turn deserves another.Two heads are better than one.Do as you would be done.Great minds think alike.cIn the

17、 early times,the music industry was afraid of taping,thinking that customers would just copy music,or record from the radio.But that never really happened,at least not enough to cause any real hardship to anyone in the music business.The same argument arose over technologies like MiniDisc and record

18、able CDs.But the thing that frighten the music industry more than anything else was the arrival of services like Napster,which allowed people to share music over the Internet without costing them anything.The music industry was shocked； it saw people exchanging digital copies that didn*t lower the g

19、rade with each transfensomething that stopped tapes being a huge threat.But it wasnt the Internet that killed the music industry.In fact,everything is still looking optimistic for many musicians.Taylor Swift has had a good year,and her latest album is likely to be making her very rich indeed.And tha

20、t wont change in all likelihood,not for Swift,and not for those who come after her.There is always going to be public demand for music.However,the technology will simply destroy the record company.The reason is simple.Record companies are a man in the middle that simply doesnl need to exist anymore.

21、The same way we buy our flights direct,and get our shopping online and have things delivered from Amazon instead of going to a local shop. We have always been willing to enjoy cost reductions at the expense of the middleman,and the record companies are that kind of middleman.What does the record ind

22、ustry offer? Well,surprisingly little these days.It used to be the case that record companies would go and find new talents.Of course this still happens,but more likely is that an artist will be discovered by the public through YouTube,or even from friends on Facebook or Twitter.Record companies als

23、o used to have an important role in producing the music.But countless artists are making their own way through software or any of the other amazing music development apps,without any help from the record companies.What is Napster most probably? A. A radio show.B. A CD player.C. A software.D. A tape

24、recorder.Why didn*t tape copying become a huge threat to the music industry? It was hard to transfer.It was strictly controlled.It didnt save much money.It couldnt keep the quality of music.What does the example of Taylor Swift prove? The Internet wont destroy the music industry.The musicians will b

25、enefit a lot from the Internet.The sales of albums are badly affected by the Internet.The demand for music will change due to the Internet.What will happen to the record companies? They will sell latest albums online.They will become less important in the Internet society.They will cut the expense o

26、n producing the music.They will go and find new music talents through the Internet.DAn electric flying vehicle called Skai was on display yesterday near LosAngeles,Califomia.Skai is made by Alakai Technologies.The vehicle has six rotors （旋翼）on第4页，共21页top.Inside,there are seats for five passengers.To

27、 many people,Skai looks like a between a giant drone（无人机）and a car.Alakai Technologies hopes the vehicle will one day serve as a flying taxi,a cargo carrier,and an ambulance.Other companies,such as Boeing and Airbus,are also designing electric aircraft.They are using batteries to power them.But batt

28、eries can weigh the vehicles down.Skai uses hydrogen fuel cells to power its rotors.Hydrogen fuel cells are a lighter alternative to batteries.They allow the vehicle to transport 1, 000 pounds.They might also be less damaging to the environment. Its the cleanest form of energy on the planet, Bruce H

29、olmes told Digital Trends,a technology news website.Holmes is on the board of Alakai Technologies.A test flight will take place near the companys Massachusetts headquarters.But it may be years before the autonomous aircraft is cleared to carry passengers.Skai must first meet regulations.These regula

30、tions are set by the Federal Aviation Administration （FA A）.The technology is interesting,but the regulatory （监管的）road will be very long,11 Thaddeus Lightfoot said.Lightfoot is a lawyer.He helps companies deal with FAA rules.Alakai Technologies is hopeful that Skai will get FAA approval to fly passe

31、ngers soon.In the meantime,the companys CEO, Stephen Hanvey,says the craft could be used to transport food and water.lt could also serve as a mobile cell tower in places struck by natural disasters.Which of the following can replace the underlined word cross in paragraph 1 ? A. Mixture. B. Container

32、. C. Equipment. D. Instrument.What can we infer about the pilotless flight of passenger vehicles? It costs a lot.It saves energy.It is not readily available now.It will soon get approved by FAA.What is the advantage of the Skai,compared with other electric aircraft? A. It is quite light.B.It uses ba

33、tteries.C. It transports food andwater.D.It lands autonomously.What is the best title for the text? A. Car with wings.B.Car of less weight.C. Car with hydrogen fuel.D.Car in the sky.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Sun is out-time to go out? Maybe,may be not,depending on the reopening plan in your state. As p

34、eople start to consider vacations,a road trip seems like a good idea. (1) You can pack much more of your own goods,and avoid a large number of people. Howe ver,there are still safety precautions that all travelers should take,even if youre heading out to a nearby mountain for a camping trip.12LEven

35、though restrictions are starting to loosen,case counts are unfortunately rising in many parts of the country. You still need to make sure to bring and use your mask whenever you could be in close proximity (接近) to anyone.Create a kit of sorts that includes the essentials.Medicine,water and other bas

36、ics could go a long way if you need them in an emergency.Dont go off the beaten path.While part of the joy of exploring Mother Nature is seeing new and beautiful views,if your road trip includes a hike,stay on the marked path. (3) You could get lost,injured or both.Make sure you get enough sleep.Whi

37、le many people have reported difficulty sleeping during the pandemic because of anxiety and uncertainty,adequate rest is necessary before a long car ride.Do not drive while you are feeling sleepy. (4) Protect your skin.You may not consider sun exposure while sitting in the car,but the rays can seep

38、(渗漏) through open windows and cause you to bum. (5) There fore,you need to protect your skin with sunscreen and bug killer alike.A.Wear your mask.B.Create an item kit.C.Avoid the desire to hike off-trail.D.Mosquitoes are also drawn when youYe outdoors at night.E.After all,you have more control when

39、you travel via four wheels.F.As the sun reaches its highest point,youll start to sweat inside your car.G.If you feel like you need rest,pull over and take a 30-minute power nap.A. AB. BC.CD. DE.F. F17.A. AEB. BC. CD. DE.F. FG. G18.A. AB. BC.CD. DE.EF. FG. G19.A. AB. BC.CD. DE.EF. FG. G20.A. AB. BC.C

40、D. DE.EF. FG. G、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Since I became a mother,! can*t remember the last time I had spare time to myself.All my spare time (21) taking care of the family,doing chores and working.I guess that is part of (22).Of course,! take responsibility for being a mother and try my best to maximize

41、 my time.But as the years passed,! realized that the chores soon seemed (23).It seems I can never finish my to-do list.Even if I try to (24) all of it,new tasks always come up.I try to prioritize my tasks but still feel (25) at the end of the day.I try to share the (26) with my family,but I still ha

42、ve little time to myself.I always hoped for me time.And when I say me time1, I only(27) being able to have a shower without rushing or watching a movie without being(28) by my kids.But I didnt give much(29) about that me time until recently.After long years of (30), my visa application was approved

43、and I had to travel to a new country all by myself to start a new job.)the company only paid tor my airfare,my family will have to (32) at a later date.So now,Fm alone in an apartment and I can do whatever I want.But (33) it hasnt made me happy.I feel(34) without my family.No more daily routine of n

44、agging the kids to help me with the chores.I also feel like something in me is (35).1 spend nights crying myself to sleep to (36) the loneliness.I came to (37) that making time for me doesn*t mean being away from those I love.I can still have “me time1, even if I have my (38).around.I can prioritize

45、 and plan.I can (39) my attitude and approach toward chores.Life wouldnt be the same without the people you love near you.I hope my family can (40) me soon.21. A. went by B. turned into C. referred to D. dealt with22.A. motherhoodB. growthC. adventureD. faith23.A. interestingB. unusualC. endlessD. i

46、mportant24.A. acceptB. completeC. gatherD. evaluate25.A. ashamedB. accomplishedC. exhaustedD. nervous26.A. plansB. ideaC. experienceD. responsibilities27.A. meanB. enjoyC. keepD. practice28.A. accompaniedB. interruptedC. requiredD. complained29.A. thoughtB. careC. adviceD. doubt30.A. checkingB. stud

47、yingC. workingD. waiting31.A. IfB. UnlessC. AlthoughD. Since32.A. continueB. approachC. followD. return33.A. suddenlyB. surprisinglyC. certainlyD. naturally34.A. annoyedB. confusedC. guiltyD. lonely35.A. missingB. risingC. shiningD.叩pearing36.A. avoidB. rememberC. easeD. feel37.A. imagineB. decideC.

48、 admitD. realize38.A. sonB. friendsC. familyD. dream39.A.chooseB.changeC. maintainD. express40.A. joinB. helpC. contactD. protect四、语法填空(本大题共1小题，共15.0分)41. Many Americans put away their white clothes on Labor Day (1) do not wear them again until the following May.One reason for the clothing custom re

49、lates to the season.In the United States,the (2)( month) between June and September are summer.The weather is usually hot in northeastern cities.Many people there historically wore light-colored clothing in the summertime (3) ( keep) cool.Judith Martin is an expert on manners, (4) spoke to Time Maga

50、zine about the history of wearing white in summer.She said Americans in the 1800s and early 1900s wore formal clothes all year long.Wearing white clothes in the summertime may make people more (5) (comfort) .Then,in about the 1930s,wearing white clothes in the summertime became fashionable.That is b

51、ecause some wealthy Americans went on vacation (6) weeks or months in the summer.The white clothes then became connected with ease,(beautiful) and money.But at the end of summer,they put those white clothes away and (return) to their lives in the city, (9) ( wear) darker and heavier clothes. (10)(fi

52、nal) , not wearing white clothes after Labor Day became a bit of a fashion rule. 五、短文改错(本大题共I小题，共10.0分)42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文 中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修 改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(A),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Mo

53、re than one American child dislike getting advice from their family member.They turn to strangers”.When they need advice,they dont usually go to people they know.Instead of many of them wrote letters to newspapers and magazines that give advice in many different subjects.Most newspapers regular prin

54、t letters from readers with problems.Along with letters there are answers .The answers are written by people who are supposing to know how to solve such difficult problems.Some of these writers are doctors,and other are lawyers or educators.So two of the most famous writers of advice are women witho

55、ut special training for this kind of work.六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom给你发来一封电子邮件，表示对中国的传统节日中秋节非常感兴趣。请你结合他的问题给他写一封信。要点内容如下：.你是怎样庆祝中秋节的：.你为何喜欢这个节日；.你的期待。注意：1.要涵盖所给要点，词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Tom,Yours,Li Hua答案和解析13.【答案】B、C、B【解析】（1）B.细节理解题。根据第二段 A celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch cultur

56、e andheritage,the event includes Americas largest quilt sale,200 craftsmen and folk artists,local food and family friendlyentertainment.（对宾夕法尼亚州的荷兰文化和遗产（展开）庆祝 活动，该活动包括美国最大型的被子销售（现场）、200名工匠和民间艺术家、当地的 食物和家庭友好的娱乐项目。）可知在库茨敦民俗节日期间能看到待销售的被子。B.Quilts for sale.（待售的被子）正确。故选B。C.细节理解题。根据第三段 The Water Lantern F

57、estival is all about connections.（水 灯节是关于人际关系的节日。）可知水灯节庆祝活动的宗旨是促进人际关系。C.Water Lantern Festival.（水灯节）正确。故选C。B.细节理解题。根据第四段 The Quebec Camaval is a 10-day festival of winter,the worlds largest,complete with night parades （庆祝游行）,iceskating,snow sculptures and a towering ice palace.（Quebec狂欢节是一个为期10天的冬季节

58、日，是世界上最大的节日， 包括夜间庆祝游行、滑冰、雪雕和一座高耸的冰宫）；第五段The parade ranks among the best in the world,with 100 units,fancy costumes,fireworks and a 268-foot GoldenDragon,whichtakes a team of 100 men and women to march through the streets.（这场游行在 世界上排名第一，有100个单位，华丽的服装，烟花和一个268尺高的金龙，它是一个 由100个男人和女人组成的在街道上游行的队伍。）可知Carna

59、valofQuebec和 SanFranciscoChiese New Year这两个节日都与游行有关。B.relate to parades （与游行有 关联）正确。故选B。本文是一篇广告布告类阅读，主要介绍了四个由今日美国的读者评选出的最受欢迎 的节日及其各自的特色。做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找 出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项填写出正确答案。47.【答案】C、D、C、A解析（1） C.推理判断题。根据原文第一段 Determined to buy a mountain bike,shed been saving her pocket mon

60、ey all the year,as well as doing small jobs to earn extra money.（为了 买一辆山地车，她一整年都在攒零花钱，还做些零工来赚外快”可知作者并不是因为女 儿要买山地车而骄傲，而是因为她为买山地车所显示的决心以及自己努力存钱这样的举 动让作者骄傲。）rT0 C.she made up her mind to buy a mountain bike （她决定买一辆山 地车）正确。故选C。D.推理判断题。根据原文倒数第二段汽车经销商说的”Youre making two kids very happy,sir.Here are your t