2021驻马店新蔡县一中高一下学期5月半月考英语试卷含答案

新蔡一高2020-2021学年下期高一5月份半月考英语试题

第一部分 听力(略)

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)

 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

    A wife’s level of education positively influences both her own and her husband’s chances of having a long life, according to a new Swedish study.

In the study, researchers from the Swedish Institute for Social Research in Stockholm found that a woman’s level of education had a stronger connection to the likelihood of her husband dying over education. What’s more, they discovered that a husband’s social class, based on his occupation, had a greater influence on his wife’s longevity(长寿) than her own class.

“Women traditionally take more responsibility for the home than men do, and, as a result, women’s levels of education might be more important for determining lifestyles－for example, in terms of food choices－than those of men,” say Srs. Robert Erikson and Jenny Torssander of the Swedish Institute for Social Research in Stockholm.

The results show that a husband’s level of education does not influence his longevity, but that men with partners who had quit studying after school were 25 per cent more likely to die early than men living with women holding university degrees. In turn, those married to women with university degrees were 13 percent more likely to die early than those whose wives had post-graduate qualifications.

According to the researchers, a woman with a good education may not marry a man who drinks and smokes too much or who drives carelessly, and men with such habits may not prefer highly educated woman. Drs. Erikson and Torssander also suggest that better-educated women may be more aware of what healthy eating and good health care consist of.

The findings suggest that education has a huge impact on how long and how well people live. It also reflects social factors, since educated individuals usually have better jobs, which allow them to afford healthier diets and lifestyles, as well as better health care.

21．In this passage the author intends to ________.

A．present the results of a study

B．encourage women to get higher education

C．analyze the relationship between education and life

D．discuss why women usually live longer than men

22．A woman with higher education is likely to ________.

A．teach her children well

B．earn more money than her husband

C．marry a man without many bad habits

D．choose a husband with a higher degree than hers

23．A wife’s education has more effect on a family than a husband’s because ________.

A．women make more sacrifices to their families than men do

B．most women have higher degrees than their husbands

C．most men marry women with higher degrees

D．women have a leading role in the home life of most families

24．We learn from the passage that ________.

A．a man with a lot of education lives longer than one with little

B．educated wives tend to choose healthy lifestyles for their families

C．highly-educated women don’t marry uneducated men

D．a man’s longevity depends on not only his wife’s level of education but also his own

B

    Some of the world’s most talented musicians have played concerts at Lincoln Center. On September 10, the center hosted a unique class of star musicians: kids and teens. The young players are part of the World Peace Orchestra, or WPO. The group held its first Music for Peace concert in New York City, with 134 students from more than 60 countries taking part. Musicians were chosen from all over the world.

The World Peace Orchestra began in 2013. The nonprofit group brings kids together using the common language of music. To be considered for the orchestra, students first had to be recommended by their teachers and then audition online for a group of judges. Once chosen, professional musicians and teachers then worked with the players to improve their skills.

Some of the young musicians played classical instruments, such as violins and flutes. Others played instruments unique to their home country. For example, Amold Mugo, 16, from Kenya, played an instrument called the djembe. The drum is originally from West Africa. Mugo said he was shocked when he learned he was chosen for the orchestra. “I can’t express how I felt. I was rolling on the floor. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.

Adomas Hendrixson, 13, from Lithuania, played piano for the WPO. Before the New York City performance, Hendrixson talked about what he hoped to take away from the event. “Fun and joy-- people smiling and clapping,” he said.“This is one of the only times in your life this could happen and I'm very excited.”

Mugo says his favorite part of the WPO is making new friends from around the world. “I hope when I go home, I just take a little bit of every friend that I made here-- Brazil, Portugal, Queens,” Mugo said, “I hope that I take part of their culture home with me so I understand them more.”

25．Who is most likely to have played for the WPO according to this passage?

A．Li Ming, 16, a student from China.

B．Daniel, 44, a judge from America.

C．Edward, 21, a clerk from Australia.

D．Catherine, 32, a teacher from England.

26．We can learn from the last paragraph that Mugo ________.

A．performed best for the WPO.

B．has learned some foreign culture.

C．was eager to be chosen for a second time.

D．received a great award for his performance.

27．What would be the best title for this passage?

A．Kids were good at playing music.

B．Mugo liked making foreign friends.

C．Concerts were played at Lincoln centre.

D．Young musicians played for peace.

C

    King Tut, Egypt's famous boy king, was buried with many valuable objects. A dagger (匕首) discovered in his tomb has recently attracted extra attention. Researchers have concluded that the dagger was probably made from a special material.

King Tut was only about nine years old when he became ruler of Egypt more than 3,300 years ago. The young king died when he was just 19, His body was buried in a tomb filled with objects that people believed he would need in the afterlife.

In 1922, Howard Carter discovered Tut's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Up to now, it was the best preserved ancient Egyptian tomb ever found. In 1925, Carter found the dagger which has a gold handle and an iron blade (刀片). The blade had confused experts because iron was hardly used at that time in ancient Egypt. In fact, it was so rare that it was considered more valuable than gold. Where did the iron for the blade come from?

Around the time of King Tut, ancient Egyptians started using a new word for iron that translates as "iron from the sky". This led some experts to believe that the iron for the blade came from a meteorite (陨石). But studies of the dagger carried out in the 1970s and 1990s didn't support that idea.

That's where modern technology comes in. Researchers used a new technique to examine the blade. They discovered that it was made up of iron and other materials found in meteorites. After comparing it to several meteorites, they even found its possible match — a meteorite that landed in northern Egypt thousands of years ago.

Scientists hope the new study will lead to more discoveries about other ancient Egyptian relics, "It would be very interesting to analyze more Pre-iron Age objects and we could gain precious discoveries," Daniela Comelli, who is a professor, said.

28．What do we know about Tut's tomb?

A．It was built when he was 9.

B．It has a lot of iron objects in it.

C．It was the first tomb to be found.

D．It was perfectly kept when discovered.

29．Why do scientists pay extra attention to the dagger?

A．Because its blade is made of iron.

B．Because it leads to more discoveries.

C．Because it was more valuable than gold.

D．Because it is King Tut's favorite object.

30．What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 5 refer to?

A．The blade. B．The iron. C．A meteorite. D．The material.

31．What did the researchers use modern technology to show?

A．Ancient Egyptian objects are excellent.

B．Iron is widely used in ancient Egypt.

C．More valuable objects are hidden in the tombs.

D．Tut's dagger was likely made from a meteorite.

D

    When it comes to figuring out the link between well-being and access to nature, there are big confusing factors. To begin with, what is psychological(心理的)well-being? The World Health Organization defines(下定义)mental health as “a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can deal with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”. That is hard to quantify.

Then there is the question of what “access to nature” means. Some studies measure passive access, or how much green space is available in someone’s local area. Others look at active access, which is the actual exposure a person gets to green space. That makes it difficult to compare results and build a coherent(协调的)picture.

A few researchers have tried to assess what the proper dose(剂量)of nature might be. A 2019 study involving almost 20,000 participants in England concluded that at least 120 minutes a week of recreational(消遣的)nature contact was connected with good health or well-being. The team, led by Mathew White, found that the effect peaks at between 200 and 300 minutes a week, with people reporting no further gain after that.

What exactly this means for you—or any individual—is unclear. As other studies indicate, the mental health benefits a person gets from access to nature are likely to be influenced by many factors, including age, gender, personality features, personal preferences and socio-economic status. Your culture matters too—and, so far, most research into the well-being effects of nature has been done in Western societies.

32．Which of the following might mean mental health according to WHO?

A．Ignoring ones’ own abilities. B．Complaining about stresses.

C．Communicating effectively. D．Having high productivity.

33．How long should people stay close to nature every week to gain the most?

A．50 minutes. B．150 minutes. C．250 minutes. D．350 minutes.

34．Why does the author feel uncertain about the finding?

A．Studies haven’t provided any results so far.

B．Studies haven’t considered all the factors.

C．Studies were only done in Western societies.

D．Studies have misled the public over the results.

35．What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Why does nature affect health? B．Who does nature influence?

C．How much nature do I need? D．How does nature benefit people?

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。选项中有两项为多余选项。

What is a Food Critic

A food critic is a writer who specializes in writing criticisms of food. Like theater and movie critics, food critics are supposed to provide thoughtful, well-informed, and objective information to the public so that members of the public can make decisions about where to spend their money. 36．However some may also engage in more general food writing.

Becoming a food critic takes time. Many food critics pursue professional experiences in the world of food, attending culinary schools, working in restaurants, participating in farming, and so forth. 37．A good food critic is extremely knowledgeable about food, from how certain foods are harvested to the history of various dishes. Food critics also have very well-developed palates, and they may specialize in a particular area.

38．Food critics may move between publishers over the course of their careers, or start working for the food section of a paper and working up to a position as a food critic. A handful of critics become well known and well respected, with most primarily being known only in the area they serve.

Professional integrity is very important for food critics. Many make reservations and visit restaurants anonymously, so that they get an idea of how a restaurant serves ordinary customers. They also make repeat visits so that they can make fair and balanced assessments of a restaurant and its offerings. 39． Implications of favoritism or bribery can ruin the reputation of a food critic.

This is what food critics are like. They describe and evaluate the food, providing opinions on its quality. 40．These can be used as a reference for readers to make decisions.

A．Food critics have the right to score the restaurant.

B．It's important for them to be familiar with varieties of food.

C．Avoidance of gifts from restaurateurs is also very important.

D．Therefore, they can learn about every aspect of the food industry.

E.After considering all aspects of the dining experience, they generate ratings.

F.Food critics primarily write about restaurants from fast food establishments to fancy restaurants.

G.Once a food critic has gained experience, he or she can start writing articles for magazines and newspapers.

第三部分　语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节  完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

    There he was, turning the corner of Hawley and Main Street like clockwork. His red hair seemed to catch the sunlight, giving his head a soft candle-flame glow. He   41   my eye, and up went his arm in his usual wave. As usual, I   42   back and gave him a warm smile. I didn't know his name, but he was very   43   to everybody. No matter the weather, I saw him walking out there almost every day.

Having moved from a larger city, I wasn't used to waves from   44   . Actually, wherever we were, people   45   greet each other. We simply passed by each other, heads down, minding our own   46   .

Perhaps that's why I   47   these daily waves. It felt great to be   48   and receive that message of "Hello!". On days when we didn't   49   to pass each other, I missed him and   50   if he was all right. The next day, I'd find myself driving with one eye on the   51   . It was a happy reunion when I spotted him, and I'd wave first    52   .

One night I was walking in the street, my thoughts   53   to "The Waver, wondering if I could be   54   enough to wave at people I didn't know.

Just at the point, I heard a car   55   . I made eye contact with the person in the car, smiled and waved at her. The woman's face   56   , and she waved back. I was a little   57   . I reminded myself, "It's okay. It's actually kind of cool!" I waved to everyone I saw the rest of the way home.

Everyone at some point in their lives wonders if they've made any   58   to the world. I can tell you that you don't have to   59   the world thoroughly. It's enough to help sweeten it a little, even by a   60   wave.

41．A．cured B．caught C．exposed D．absorbed

42．A．waved B．glanced C．took D．saluted

43．A．cautious B．reliable C．friendly D．thankful

44．A．relatives B．colleagues C．employers D．strangers

45．A．usually B．hardly C．extremely D．generally

46．A．behaviors B．manners C．business D．appearance

47．A．adopted B．enjoyed C．disliked D．encountered

48．A．worried B．approved C．relieved D．noticed

49．A．agree B．attempt C．intend D．happen

50．A．predicted B．wondered C．believed D．assessed

51．A．street B．building C．children D．pedestrians

52．A．slightly B．kindly C．eagerly D．eventually

53．A．delivered B．travelled C．struggled D．adapted

54．A．mature B．curious C．lucky D．brave

55．A．escaping B．following C．attacking D．approaching

56．A．softened B．worsened C．exchanged D．tightened

57．A．anxious B．upset C．surprised D．scared

58．A．comment B．decision C．guide D．difference

59．A．explore B．change C．inform D．acknowledge

60．A．simple B．tough C．fresh D．concrete

第二节  (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题纸的相应位置。

As the COVID-19 epidemic (流行病) continues to spread61． (global), young people in China care for the well-being of their young friends across the world and are trying to deliver messages of love and care in62．(variety) ways now.

As a part of the project “We Are Always Together in Weal and Woe”, a new program has recently been launched by China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, 63． has collected 85 letters64． (write) by students from 17 middle schools in Beijing to young people in pandemic-stricken (疫情重创下的) countries. These letters are shown65． the form of sand paintings and have been made into a series of short66． (video) titled A Letter to Friends. 67． project “We Are Always Together in Weal and Woe” is hosted68． supported by China Soong Ching Ling Science & Culture Center for Young People. More works69． (produce) by Chinese young people in the near future, aimed70． (send) support and blessings to more countries.

第四部分  写作(共两节，满分35分)

第一节  短文改错(共10小题；每小题l分，满分10分)

下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个符号（^），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. 每句不超过两个错误；

2. 每处错误及其修改均只限一词；

3. 只允许修改10处， 多者（从第11处起）不计分。

My name is Li Hua, who is a Senior 1 student from Si Nan Senior School. Every day I have to get up at 6:30 am, when much people are still sleeping. I’m busy with my studies when I have a lot of homework to do, that makes me feel under great pressure. English is the subject that I’m interested. When I feel stressing, I’ll turn to my best friend Mike for help. We have been best friends since we are very young. Whenever I’m in the trouble, he will cheer him up. Now I’m trying my best to make great progresses. I hope to ，be admitted into Beijing University three years later, then my parents will feel proudly of me.

第二节  书面表达(满分25分)

假设你是红星中学高一学生李华，今年6月5日是第50个世界环境日(World Environment Day)，你校将举办一场相关主题活动。请你写一封邮件，邀请你班交换生Jim参加。邮件内容包括:

1.简述该活动的目的；

2.介绍该活动的日程（例如时间、地点、内容等)；

3．询问对方意向。

注意:1.100词左右；

2.开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours

Li Hua

参考答案

阅读理解

21．A22．C23．D24．B25．A26．B27．D28．D29．A30．A31．D32．D33．C34．B35．C

36．F37．D38．G39．C40．E

完形填空

41．B42．A43．C44．D45．B46．C47．B48．D49．D50．B

51．A52．C53．B54．D55．D56．A57．C58．D59．B60．A

语法填空

61．globally62．various63．which64．written65．In

66．videos67．The/This68．and69．will be produced70．to send

短文改错

1. much→many   2. when→because   3. that→which  4. interested后加in

5. stressing→stressed   6. are→were   7. 删除the   8. him→me 

9. progresses→progress  10. proudly→proud

书面表达参考范文

Dear Jim,

How have you been recently? As the World Environmental Day is coming, an educational activity aiming to raise our awareness of environment protection will be held in our school. I believe you will be interested in it.

Let me tell you more about the arrangement. On the morning of June 5th, a professor will give a lecture at 9:00 in the central hall, through which we can get more knowledge in this field. Then in the afternoon, an exhibition of some world-famous artworks on protecting the earth will be held in the Students’ Activity Center.

What do you think of this activity? Would you like to come and join us? I’m looking forward to your participation.

Yours,

Li Hua