2020-2021学年广东省东莞市某中学高一上学期期中考试英语试题

2020-2021学年度第一学期高一年级期中考试
英语科试卷
命题人：
第一部分听力（共两节,满分20分）
第一节听力理解（共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分）
听下面两段材料，每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听第一段对话，回答第1~2题。

1. Why won’t the woman go to the first mentioned place?
A. Because it is too far away for her.
B. Because she doesn’t feel like going there.
C. Because she wants to go somewhere nicer.
2. Which city will the woman go to?
A. Cairo.
B. London.
C. Paris
听第二段对话，回答第3~5题。

3. Why didn’t the woman answer the phone?
A. Because her phone was out of power.
B. Because her phone broken down.
C. Because she didn’t hear the ringing.
4. Where did the man want to invite the woman to go?
A. His niece’s home.
B. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
C. Cleveland Botanical Garden.
5. How much will the man pay for the admission fees tomorrow?
A. $6.
B. $9.
C. $12.
第二节听取信息（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
听下面一段材料，将5个小题的信息补充完整，填入答案卡标号为6~10的空格中。

听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅题时间，录音读两遍。

你将有80秒钟的作答时间。

A(n) 6 Of Beijing
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
The International V oluntary Service runs a number of Youth Exchanges throughout the year. Youth Exchanges give small groups of 4-5 young people the chance to take part in volunteering trips abroad for an average of two weeks. These young people are joined by 4-5 young people from 3-4 other nationalities and are a wonderful intercultural experience in a safe environment.
Example Youth Exchanges:
Youth Exchange 1
Location: Ireland Other nationalities: Ireland, Spain, Italy, Hungary
Theme(主题): Focuses on the topic of community reconstruction and community activities— exploring how local issues facing our communities are connected to global issues.
The group will also learn about the eco-village as an example of a community and take part in team-building activities.
Youth Exchange 2
Location: France Other nationalities: Bulgaria, Italy, France
Theme: Organic gardening & continual living. This project will take place in a natural park, where the group will take part in gardening activities and games/workshops about continuous development(持续发展).
Youth Exchange 3
Location: Macedonia Other nationalities: Serbia, Turkey, Ireland
Theme: Encourage social inclusion(融入) and activate personal development of young people through sports and outdoor activities. Encourage outdoor activities as a tool to help inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.
Youth Exchange 4
Location: Italy Other nationalities: Italy, Bulgaria, Greece
Theme: A social-environmental project that plans to promote social inclusion and continuable development, regarded as a course of civil rights and active citizenship. Over 10 days, the group will take part in activities to raise awareness about the effect of our behavior on the environment.
11. What do you focus on when travelling in France?
A. Civil rights.
B. Gardening work.
C. Developing social inclusion.
D. Rebuilding communities.
12. If you are interested in protecting the environment, you can take part in ______．
A. Youth Exchange 1
B. Youth Exchange 2
C. Youth Exchange 3
D. Youth Exchange 4
13. Which nationality are Youth Exchanges most popular with?
A. Italy.
B. Spain.
C. Ireland.
D. France.
B
Stay-at-home kids are named “generation nini” in Spain. They are those adults who still live at home and are neither working nor studying. But the problem is not limited(限制) to Spain. It is a worldwide problem.
In Italy, they are known as “bamboccioni” or big babies. There are nearly 60 percent of 18- 34-year-old adults still living in their parents’ home, up from almost 50 percen t since 1983. Once kept there by the love for their mama’s home-cooked food, the economic crisis(经济危机) has seen a rise in adults left unable to hold down a steady job or afford a home of their own. Last year, an Italian government minister said that his mother washed his clothes and made the bed for him until he was 30. He demanded a law forcing young Italians to leave their parents’ home at 18 to stop them becoming hopelessly dependent on their parents.
In the UK，the government has made the term NEETS —not in employment(就业), education or training for these children. In England alone the percent of NEETS aged 19-24 surged to 18.8 percent of the age group — in the last quarter of 2010, up 1.4 percent on the same period a year before. The number of British men in their 20s living with their parents has risen from 59 percent to 80 percent in the past 15 years, while the number of women has risen from 41 percent to 50 percent. The average age of the first-time house buyers is now 38.
In the US, the problem is kn own as the “full nest syndrome(综合症状)”. Adults there are left struggling to support adult children who have stayed at home with student debts and facing few job opportunities in a weak economy. A recent study showed almost a third of American adults aged 34 and under are living with their parents.
14. “Big babies” mentioned in Paragraph 2 may refer to those adults who ________.
A. depend on their parents for a living
B. are not as smart as others
C. lose their jobs in the bad economy
D. are poorly educated
15. The Italian government minister thinks that ________.
A. parents should make their children feel hopeless
B. parents should never make the bed for their children
C. young people should live on their own after 18
D. it is OK for adult children to live with their parents
16. The underlined word “surged” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “_______”．
A. moved
B. reduced
C. covered
D. jumped
17. What does the last paragraph tell us?
A. America has the most adult children compared with other countries.
B. American parents are happy to live with their children.
C. Some American adult children are causing trouble for their parents.
D. It is a tradition for adult children to live with their parents in America.
C
One day after more than a month of classes, I read aloud a paragraph from my book, recognizing all of the characters except for one. I sat back and started to register the achievement: I was actually reading Chinese. The language was starting to make sense. But before the sense of satisfaction was half formed, Teacher Liao said, "Budui!"
It meant, literally, "Not correct." You could also translate it as no, wrong, nope, uh-uh. Clearly incorrect. There were many Chinese words that I didn't know, but I knew that one well.
A voice in my head whined: All of the rest of them were right; isn't that worth(值得) something? But for Teacher Liao it didn't work like that. If one character was wrong it was simply budui.
"What's this word?" I asked, pointing at the character I had missed.
"Zhe— the zhe in Zhejiang."
"Third tone?"
"Fourth tone."
I breathed deeply and read again, and this time I did it perfectly. That was a victory —I turned to Teacher Liao and my eyes said (or at least I imagined them saying): How do you like me now? There seemed to be something cheerful in her eyes, but she simply said, "Read the next one."
It was her way of teaching. Success was expected and failure criticized and immediately corrected. You were right or you were budui; there was no middle ground.
I grew to hate budui. The bu was a rising tone and the dui dropped, like building my confidence and then breaking down all at once. And it troubled me all the more because I knew that Teacher Liao was only telling the truth: everything I did with the language was budui. I was an adult, and as an adult I should be able to accept criticism where it was needed. But that wasn't
the American way; I wanted to be praised for my effort; I didn't mind criticism as long as it was candy-coated. In China, the single B on the report card matters much more than all the As that surround it. Keep working; you haven't achieved anything yet.
And so I studied. I was disappointed but I was also stubborn; I was determined to show Teacher Liao that I was dui.
18. Which of the following can best replace "whined" in Paragraph 3?
A. swept away.
B. gave in.
C. returned.
D. complained.
19. What did the writer expect from Teacher Liao after he tried again?
A. Immediate correction.
B. A new challenge.
C. An encouraging response.
D. A strict comment.
20. How did the writer feel about the Chinese way of teaching?
A. Candy-coated.
B. Weakness-focused.
C. Interest-driven.
D. Criticism-absent.
21. What can we infer from the text?
A. The writer was struggling with Liao’s te aching.
B. The American way of teaching is better for adults.
C. The writer was not gifted in language learning.
D. Teacher Liao was not friendly with her students.
D
The widespread use of Internet technology has made our lives easier but causes a big challenge to senior citizens (长者), who are not always comfortable with smartphones and so many new apps.
Only a few senior citizens are able to enjoy the advantages that new technologies offer. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the number of people aged 60 and above was 253.88 million in 2019, about 18.1% of China's population. But only 23% of the senior citizens
were able to use the Internet. That means more than three-fourths of the elderly are deprived (被剥夺) of the digital benefits.
Many senior citizens who can't use smartphones are facing difficulties during this pandemic (流行病)．Even with a smartphone in hand and Internet available, many of them still feel helpless. They don't know how to call a taxi through the apps. There have been reports of many shops turning away elders who don't know how to pay using smartphones, instead of letting them pay with cash. Worse still, as they don't know how to get the Internet-based health code (健康码), they are refused to enter many public places. Presenting individual health code is part of the epidemic prevention(防疫) and control measures.
New technologies become popular because they are often useful in our daily lives. But many senior citizens, especially those living in the countryside or those whose grown-up children don't live with them, are not able to use the Internet or smartphones, either because of financial (财政的) problems or because they cannot learn new things beyond a certain point. The digital gap between the elderly and the young is becoming more clear.
However, the senior citizens should not become a silent group deprived of digital benefits. It is our responsibility to help them bridge the digital gap, and be patient with them when they face difficulties catching up.
22. What do the statistics show in Paragraph 2?
A. There are a small number of senior citizens in China.
B. Only 23% of the senior citizens can use the computer.
C. Three fourths of the elders are unwilling to use smartphones.
D. Many elders fail to enjoy the convenience of the digital devices.
23. What does the author try to tell us?
A. Cash is no longer accepted in most shops.
B. It's a must for everyone to have a health code.
C. Most elders need guidance on how to use the apps.
D. Many shops now refuse to offer service to the elderly.
24. The elderly can't enjoy digital advantages for the following reasons EXCEPT ______.
A. their living areas
B. their financial conditions
C. their relationship with children
D. their difficulty in learning new things
25. Which word best describes the author's attitude to the present situation of the elderly?
A. Positive
B. Worried
C. Negative
D. Doubtful
第二节（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to Survive Being Trapped in a Lift
Being stuck in a lift, also known as an elevator, can sometimes be frightening, especially if you are a fan of those kinds of movies which have a lot of elevator tragedies. You may think being stuck in an elevator in real life is not like in the movies. 26
Remain calm and do not be afraid! You may have heard of this a lot of times and it is true that fear will do you no good. 27
Press each of the floor buttons one by one. Then, try the "doors open" button. If none of the buttons works, the lift is broken, and you need to let someone know about it.
See if your phone has any reception or Internet. 28 If you have WiFi connection, contact a family member or friend. Don't forget to tell them what the address is of the building and possibly which elevator you are stuck in. If your phone is not at hand, the following tips can help you.
Look through the gap between the doors of the lift. If you can see light between the doors, the lift has stopped near a floor, and you should be able to shout for help and be freed. Do not try to force the doors open yourself. If you can't see light between the doors, the lift has stopped between floors, and no one will be able to let you out if you cry for help. Look for an emergency telephone. If there is no telephone, press the alarm button repeatedly. 29
__30 If you have waited for more than half an hour and nobody has come to get you out, shout and bang the inside walls of the lift. If no one is answering, then you'll have to accept that you will be in the lift overnight. If this happens, make yourself as comfortable as possible to save your energy. By morning, the building should be full again. You can try to get some help then.
A. Check the time.
B. It will cause you not to be able to think clearly.
C. In the end, someone should hear you and get help.
D. Here are some tips to help you survive.
E. However, it is still an important thing to know how to survive if it ever happens to you.
F. If you do have reception, call emergency services.
G. Use your watch.
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分50分）
第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题说给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Jayce Crowder began noticing when he was in kindergarten that he looked different from his classmates. They had two hands but he had one. It started when one boy __31__ with him. He returned home, depressed, "Why am I different? Why me? " He was mad at __32__ for making him that way.
One day, Jayce __33__ a news story on the TV that a boy named Trashaun Willis, then 14, had become an Internet sensation(网红) after __34__ videos of his slam dunks(灌篮), and, __35__ Jayce, he was missing most of his left arm. Jayce was __36__, watching dunk after dunk and __37__ to have a chance to meet Trashaun! To his __38__, a family friend reached out to the Des Moines Register, asking the newspaper to help __39__ a meeting with Trashaun to build Jayce's __40__.
The boys met at Washington Middle School on a Saturday afternoon a couple of months later, and __41__ at once. The day was designed to __42__ instead of self-pity. The two boys __43__ themselves, busy in many things like riding bikes and shooting baskets. At one point, Trashaun was indeed __44__ with Jayce. He told Jayce he was __45__ the way God made him and didn't let anyone __46__ his confidence. After that meeting, a(n) __47__ difference was seen in Jayce. He recently started wrestling(摔跤) and loved it. As for Trashaun, his __48__ with Jayce made him look forward to helping more kids. __49__, he had never dreamed that his videos would have such a(n) __50__.
31.A. joked B. chatted C. talked D. admired
32.A. parents B. kids C. God D. classmates
33.A. made up B. came across C. thought about D. heard from
34.A. watching B. downloading C. posting D. changing
35.A. compared to B. as C. other than D. like
36.A. absent-minded B. puzzled C. ashamed D. single-minded
37.A. demanding B. exploring C. offering D. managing
38.A. joy B. shock C. sadness D. amazement
39.A. organize B. arrange C. attract D. hold
40.A. body B. worry C. confidence D. strength
41.A. left B. quarreled C. crashed D. contacted
42.A. sadness B. personality C. fun D. debate
43.A. supported B. enjoyed C. protected D. helped
44.A. happy B. content C. serious D. patient
45.A. strange B. indifferent C. clever D. perfect
46.A. lose B. shake C. strengthen D. encourage
47.A. noticeable B. disappointing C. slim D. official
48.A. relationship B. talk C. disagreement D. dream
49.A. Therefore B. Instead C. Besides D. However
50.A. problem B. effect C. destination D. affection
第二节单句语法填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
51.From his _____________ (confuse) expression, we can guess that the problem may be
difficult.
52._____________ China plays a grater great role in global affairs, more and more international
students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history.
53.I don’t have anything _____________(suit) to wear for the party.
54.I haven’t seen Ann for so long _____________ I’ve forgotten what she looks like.
55.Two thirds of the people who ________________(bury) in snow struggled out at last.
56.Kate has been invited to a meeting in Iceland. She will apply ________ a visa soon.
57.In order to stay at home and raise her family, Susan _____________ (quit) her well-paid job
before her baby was born.
58.One Friday, we were packing to leave for a weekend away _____________ my daughter
heard cries for help.
59.We have come to an _____________(arrange) that she gives me a ride to school and I help
her with her English.
60.One of the boys kept laughing, ______________ really annoyed Jane.
61.I’m _____________ (extreme) sorry for my lateness.
62.Many people, some of _____________ are not overweight, are going on diets.
63._____________ (teenager) today can't take good care of themselves.
64.The meeting held yesterday is _____________ great importance to us.
65.In the past, we _____________ (destroy) the planet we lived on because we wanted economy
to develop.
66._____________ number of people who were killed and injured reached 12.
67.The more ______________(power) the car, the more difficult it is to control.
68.We would appreciate _____________ if you let us know of any problems.
69.No matter where he is, he makes it a rule _____________(go) for a walk before breakfast.
70.I live next door to a couple ______________ children often make a lot of noise.
第四部分写作（满分40分）
第一节句子考查（共8小题；71~75小题每空0.5分，76~78小题每题3分，满分15分）
71.Whenever we are in trouble, we must never _____________ _____________ (泄气).
72.My adviser recommended that I _____________ _____________ _____________(报名) this
course.
73.He _____________ _____________ _____________ (假装没) notice me when he entered
the room.
74.Jack phoned while I was out, _____________ ____________(不是吗)?
75.It is a really big challenge to go from junior high school to senior high school.(句型转换)
___________ ___________ junior school to senior school is a really big challenge.
76.After living in Paris for fifty years he returned to the small village. He grew up in that small
village.(用定语从句合并）
_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 77.我们班有20位同学参加这次的运动会。

(用there be句型翻译)
_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 78.正是妈妈说的话给我留下了很深的印象。

(用强调句翻译)
_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
第二节应用文写作（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你的外教Peter想在春节期间从杭州到广州旅游，向你咨询如何去广州。

请你写封邮件告诉他，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.意见（首选高铁，宽敞、便宜、欣赏风景）；
3.提醒（两地温差大，注意增减衣物）。

注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结束语已为你写好。

提示词：高铁high- speed train/ railway
Dear Peter,
______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
Yours, Li Hua
2020-2021学年度第一学期期中考试
高一英语参考答案
第一部分听力
第一节听力理解（共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分）
1-5 ABCBC
第二节听取信息（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
6. Weather Report
7. Sunny
8. Cloudy
9. -3℃10. 15℃
第二部分阅读理解
第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）
11-13. BDA 14-17. ACDC 18-21. DCBA 22-25. DCCA
第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
26-30. EBFCA
第三部分英语知识运用
第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）
31-35. ACBCD 36-40. DAABC
41-45. DCBCD 46-50. BAADB
第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
51. confused 52. As 53. suitable 54. that 55. were buried
56. for 57. had quit 58. when 59. arrangement 60. which
61. extremely 62. whom 63. Teenagers 64. of 65. destroyed
66. The 67. powerful 68. it 69. to go 70. whose
第四部分写作
第一节句子考查（共8小题；56~60小题每空0.5分，61~63小题每题3分，满分15分）71. lose heart 72. sign up for 73. pretended not to
74. didn’t he75. Going from
76. After living in Paris for fifty years he returned to the small village where/in which he grew up.
77. There are twenty students taking part in this sports meeting.
78. It was what mother said/mother’s words that left a deep impression on me.
第二节应用文写作（满分15分）
Dear Peter,
You told me you wanted to travel from Hangzhou to Guangzhou during the Spring Festival, so I am writing to give you some suggestions about going to Guangzhou.
Firstly, I strongly recommend that you take the high- speed train. It’s cheaper a nd less uncrowded. and with the train running fast, you can also enjoy the wonderful landscapes. Secondly, it is convenient to get food and accommodations in the local hotels, but you'd better take some warm clothes since there is a large temperature difference between the two places.
I am sure you will have an unforgettable experience.
Yours,
Li Hua。