2021福建省泰宁一中高一下学期期中考试英语试题含答案

泰宁一中2020-2021学年第二学期期中考试英 语 试 题

考试时间：120 分钟； 试卷满分：150 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）

例：How much is the shirt?

￡19.15.  B. ￡9.18.      C. ￡9.15.

答案：C

1. Where is the woman's phone?

    A. On the table.   B. On the sofa         C. On the bed. 

2. What was the weather like at the beginning of the concert？

    A. Sunny.    B. Rainy.       C. Cloudy.

3. What did the woman do this morning?

    A. She had a meeting.

B. She tested the quality of the products.

    C. She dealt with an emergency.

4. Who will Robert phone next?

    A. His teacher.   B. His friend.      C. His mother.

5. How does the man probably feel?

    A. Regretful.   B. Surprised.      C. Confident.

第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What are the speakers talking about?

    A. Seasons.    B. Photos.       C. Villages.

7. Which photo does the man like best?

    A. The one taken in winter. 

B. The one taken in spring.

    C. The one taken in summer.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. What does the woman suggest the man do at first?

    A. Go to bed early.  B. See a doctor.        C. Work out more.

9. What does the man think his problem is?

    A. He falls ill.   B. He always feels sleepy.   C. He is tired.

10. What will the woman do tonight?

    A. See a friend.  B. Have an operation.  C. Make an appointment for the man.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?

    A. Customer and receptionist.  B. Colleagues.   C. Husband and wife.

12. How will the speakers go to the airport?

    A. By underground.    B. By bus.       C. By taxi.

13. What does the woman remind the man to do at last?

    A. Keep the receipts.  B. Avoid the rush hour.   C. Bring business cards along.

听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

14. How did the man learn to skateboard?

    A. He had a few lessons.

B. His cousin taught him.

    C. He practiced by video.

15. Where does the man want to skateboard most?

    A. At a city square.   B. By the beach.      C. On a basketball court.

16. What does the man say about keeping fit?

    A. He finds it hard to work in the gym.

B. He should skateboard more often.

    C. He has changed his training routine.

17. What does the man advise young people taking up skateboarding to do?

    A. Have plenty of patience.

    B. Buy a cheap board to begin with.

    C. Focus on a small number of moves.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. How long will the writing remain perfectly clear?

    A. About 20 minutes.    B. At least 3 days.    C. Less than 10 minutes.

19. What can make the writing disappear more quickly?

     A. Heat.         B. Light.     C. Chemicals.

20. What do we know about the newly invented paper?

    A. It might make ink widely used.

    B. It can be used up to 20 times.

    C. It will replace the ordinary paper.

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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

21. What is special about the book Before We Were Yours?

1. It is written for parents.     B.It is based on the real events.

C.It describes the history of America.   D.It talks about the events during the war.

22.  Which book may teach you to spend your money wisely?

A. Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness.

B. Still Just Kidding.

C. The Fault in Our Stars.

D. Before We Were Yours.

23. What’s your feeling after reading the book The Fault in Our Stars?
A. Shocked.   B. Lucky.   C.Funny.   D. Sad.

B

After a year at sea, 16-year-old Laura Dekker can finally say, “Mission accomplished!” Last month, she finished a daring trip around the world aboard her 38-foot boat, Guppy. Dekker, who is from the Netherlands, traveled more than 30,000 miles all by herself. She is the youngest person ever to sail around the globe alone.

Dekker had wanted to lake on this challenge when she was even younger. She first tried to set sail at the age of 13, but a court in the Netherlands stopped her. They said that she was too young to make such a risky trip by herself. But Dekker insisted she had the navigation skills and patience of an adult sailor.

She finally took off on January 20, 2011. During her trip, Dekker battled loneliness, storms, and worries about pirates. But she also got to surf, scuba dive, and started a new hobby: playing the flute. Although Dekker didn’t spend all of her time at sea—she stopped at ports along the way—she did spend her 16lh birthday on the open ocean. To celebrate, she ate doughnuts for breakfast.

But Dekker didn’t sail into the record books. Guinness World Records and the World Sailing Speed Record Council no longer recognize records for “youngest” sailors. They dropped the category in 2009 to discourage children from attempting such dangerous feats (壮举) But that didn’t stop Dekker，who was born on a yacht during a seven-year world voyage undertaken by her parents.

Dekker doesn’t mind that she won’t hold an official record. She says it was a personal goal, and she is happy she achieved it.

“I am not disappointed at all that Guinness World Record won’t recognize my attempt.” Dekker wrote on her website. “I did not start on my trip to achieve any record…I did it just for myself.”

24. Dekker wasn’t allowed to sail at the age of 13 because _________.

A. she didn’t have enough patience for long trips

B. she didn’t learn any sailing skills well

C. she had to continue her study at school

D. people were concerned about her safety

25. What does the underlined word “accomplished” in Paragraph 1 mean?

A. Completed.   B. Failed  C. Continued.  D. Started.

26. In 2009 records for youngest sailors were canceled in order to         .

A. encourage parents to sail with their children

B. stop children entering Guinness World Records

C. prevent children making dangerous attempts

D. set a higher sailing standard for teen sailors

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

A. A New Guinness World Record in Sailing

B. A Teen Girl Sailing Alone Around the World

C. A New Sailing Standard for Teen Sailors

D. The Youngest Sailor in Guinness World Records

C

We are often attracted by fancy gadgets or interesting new hobbies, and quickly become addicted to them. But how long can that passion continue?

Yu Shibo became interested in aerial filming when he first saw how a drone（无人机）was operated during a school event in 2016. Although learning aerial filming was harder than he thought, he never gave up.

This year, the 17-year-old, from Qingdao Menaul School, Shandong, posted a video on his WeChat Channel, which received a few hundred likes. The four-minute video shows the boy's hometown-Qingdao with a drone: snowy mountain tops, skyscrapers in the clouds and the sunset over the ocean. Yu tried to show the beauty and romance of his hometown.

The final video took him more than two years until he felt satisfied with it. "Many places in the video were shot many times because an unforgettable scene needs timing and enough luck," Yu said. Most of the time, the weather didn't contribute to getting a perfect view. Aerial filming looks better with fog, sunrises and sunsets.

To catch the perfect time, Yu got used to getting up very early or staying up late. Yu recalled the days he climbed the mountain in snow and fell several times. When he filmed during winter, he didn't wear gloves-which nearly froze his fingers-in order to precisely control the drone. "But all the hardships are paid back when I get astonishing pictures. No pain, no gain."

Some viewers commented that his shooting is professional and skillful. But in fact, Yu learned how to operate the drone and shoot all by himself. "There are a lot of materials accessible for a beginner, but the key point is to act and keep practicing, then you will have more sense about the shooting," said Yu.

28. What inspired Yu to develop an interest in aerial filming?

A. His desire to develop a new hobby.

B. People's' positive response to his video.

C. The sight of a drone during a school event.

D. His wish to share with people the beauty of Qingdao.

29. Why did Yu have to get up very early or stay up late?

A. To edit video clips.     B. To avoid the crowds.

C. To get eye-catching pictures.   D. To practice aerial filming.

30. What would Yu think is important to tell beginners who want to take good pictures?

A. Be ready to ask questions.    B. Try to practice as much as possible.

C. Improve your teamwork skills.   D. Make good use of all materials available.

31. Which of the following words best describes Yu?

A. Determined.   B. Helpful.  C. Humorous.  D. Responsible.

D

After traveling more than seven months in space, Tianwen 1 is one step closer to Mars! Tianwen 1, China's first Mars probe （探测器），successfully entered Mars orbit in February, according to the China National Space Administration （CNSA）. It will stay in orbit for about three months before landing on the red planet.

A small step on the red planet will be a big step for human beings. Humans have launched 46 Mars exploration missions since October 1960, but only 19 of them have been successful, according to China Daily. It's China's first spacecraft to Mars, and the missions are rather ambitious. Tianwen 1 aims to achieve “orbiting, landing, and roving （环绕，着陆， 巡视）" all in one journey, which will make the country the world's first to accomplish all three goals with one probe, mission scientists said. Among the three tasks, touchdown on the red planet is the most difficult. The result mainly depends on the "breathtaking seven minutes," which will deploy multiple cutting-edge technologies and accurate timing of each action, including the  burning of engines and opening of parachutes （降落伞）to ensure a safe landing, according to the Global Times.  

The previous success of Chang'e 5 has accumulated experience in this regard which “boosts our confidence"， Wang Ya'nan, chief editor of Beijing-based Aerospace Knowledge magazine, told the Global Times. Tianwen Vs ultimate goal is to land a rover on Mars in May or June, and it will conduct scientific investigations on Mars' soil, geological （地质学的）structure, environment, atmosphere and water, according to China Daily.

February was Mars month. NASA's Perseverance Rover landed on Mars on Feb 19, and China's Tianwen 1 and United Arab Emirates' （UAE） Hope have arrived within orbit of the red planet. Although they started their Mars journeys at almost the same time, their missions vary. "When we step into the far planets of the solar system, the magnitude（量级）of the resources and timeline required will take a global commitment," US Congressman Frank Lucas said, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in space.

32. What can we learn about Tianwen 1?

A. It's the world's first probe to enter the orbit around Mars.

B. It will spend 10 months preparing for its landing.

C. It is expected to land on Mars in May or June.

D. It's one of the 46 successful Mars exploration missions.

33. What does Tianwen 1 aim to achieve to set a record in Mars exploration?

A. Landing a rover on the red planet.  B. Staying in orbit around Mars for months.

C. Bringing back samples from Mars.  D. Orbiting, landing and roving with one probe.

34. What’s the biggest challenge facing Tianwen 1?

A. Lack of advanced technologies. B. Achieving a safe landing.

C. Completing tasks quickly.   D. Insufficient landing experience.

35. What can be inferred from Frank Lucas' words?

A. There are risks in exploring other planets.

B. Space exploration calls for global cooperation.

C. Tianwen 1 will reach other planets besides Mars.

D. Exploring space takes considerable time and resources.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项两项为多余选

In this day and age, digital gadgets （电子设备）have become a significant part of our daily lives. 36    . But while gadgets do make people's lives easier, there are things to look out for in using these technologies. One is how gadgets seem to be taking over people's social relationships.

You might have noticed how everyone is engaged in their gadgets during family gatherings or get-togethers with friends. While they are constantly clicking on their portable devices, real conversations are becoming rare. 37     .

So if you want to spend quality time with each other, you and your friends and family need to sacrifice screen time.

38   . When you're hanging out with your friends, make it a policy that all devices should be turned off. Of course, everyone should agree on this beforehand to avoid any misunderstanding. 39   . This could also be a house rule when you have dinner with your family or during any other event with relatives.

Another option could be to turn devices on silent mode, just in case someone is expecting an urgent call or important text. It sounds simple, but turning our eyes away from the screen may be more difficult than you think. 40   . And while we may be able to cany on a conversation while playing a game, this multi-tasking is definitely going to cause a loss to the quality of the time we spend with others.

By removing gadgets in the background, you and your friends can focus on what's really important-spending time with each other.

A. Turning off your gadgets is a good first step.

B. They're also driving us away from people around us.

C. People can therefore concentrate on what they are doing.

D. It seems so natural to reach for your phone or device before doing anything.

E. They are used for a variety of tasks, whether it's ordering food or booking a flight.

F. And everyone must be willing to cooperate or else the purpose would be defeated.

G. Thus, the opportunity to strengthen connections might be disappearing.

第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分）

第一节：完形填空（共 15 小题； 每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

As a man was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, ____41____ by the fact that these large creatures were being held by only a small rope____42____ to their front leg. No chains, no cages. It was____43____ that the elephants could, at anytime ____44____ their ropes. For some reason, they did not, ____45____.

He saw a trainer nearby, and asked why these animals just stood there and made no____46____ to get away. “Well,” the trainer said, “when they are very young and much smaller, we use the same____47____ rope to tie them and, at that age, it’s enough to____48____ them. As they grow up, they are____49____ to believing they cannot break away. They believe the rope and still hold them, so they never try to break free.

The man was_____50_____. These animals could at any time break free from their_____51_____ but because they believe they couldn't, they were_____52_____ right where they are.

Like the elephants, how many of us_____53_____ hanging onto a(n) _____54_____ that we cannot do something, simply because we failed at it once before?

Failure is part of learning; we should never give up the_____55_____ in life.

41. A. disappointed  B. annoyed  C. depressed   D. confused

42. A. related   B. referred  C. tied    D. limited

43. A. necessary   B. obvious  C. important   D. urgent

44. A. break away from B. apply for  C. search for   D. get away with

45. A. otherwise   B. therefore  C. instead   D. moreover

46. A. difference   B. effort   C. sense    D. response

47. A. quality   B. length  C. quantity   D. size

48. A. hold    B. grasp   C. seize    D. pull

49. A. addicted   B. exposed  C. used    D. devoted

50. A. frightened   B. excited  C. delighted   D. amazed

51. A. rules    B. bonds  C. habits   D. responsibilities

52. A. stuck    B. buried  C. hidden   D. involved

53. A. work out   B. go through C. look through  D. care about

54. A. proposal   B. attitude  C. virtue    D. belief

55. A. choice   B. opportunity C. struggle   D. dream

第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 15 分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个合适的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Once a young man was passing by a street, __56__he saw an old man begging for money. That old man was sitting there with __57___ empty bowl in front of him,and a cardboard sign was put up beside the bowl. There was a sentence __58_（write）on the cardboard： "Blind - Please help! "

The young man felt very bad that no one planned __59___（give）him any money. So he went to the old man and took his cardboard in his hand. He then took a thick marker pen out of his pocket and re-wrote the sign quickly and then left. The old man noticed that someone was writing something __60__（differ）on the board but didn't say anything.

Just in a few minutes, that empty bowl __61__（fill）with money. The old man noticed that and stopped a stranger and asked him ___62___ was on that cardboard. The stranger replied,"It says,'It's a beautiful day. You can see it. I cannot.'"

Our__63__（choose）of words and language plays an important role__64____ expression. If we choose the right words, then we can ___65__（true）connect with people and change their views.

第四部分 写作（共三节, 满分 50 分）

第一节 词汇（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）

根据句子上下文及所给的汉语提示，写出符合句意的单词，注意单词的正确形式（每空一词）。

66. This advertisement is a ___________(典型的) example of their marketing strategy.
67. One of the ___________(特色) of modern banking is its dependence on computers.
68. The _____________(大多数) of the members are in favour of the plan.
69. I saw her _________(低声说) something into his ear, obviously not wanting to be heard.
70. Through his hard work, he was __________(准许进入) into Peking University last year.
71. Customs play a _______(有重大意义的) role in festivals, but they can change over time.
72. Beyond ____________(争辩), what he said is right.
73. He __________ (道歉) to the public for the delay in announcing the information.
74. It’s bad _________(礼貌) to break in while others are speaking.
75. China became the third country in the world to __________(独立) send humans into space in 2003.

第二节 完成句子（共 20 空；每空 0.5 分，满分 10 分） 根据汉语意思完成句子（每空一词）。

76. 随着商家利用这些庆祝活动，节日变得越来越商业化。

Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with business _______ _______ ______ the celebrations.

77.他们6点出发，希望在天黑前能到达那儿。

They ______ ______ at 6 o’clock , hoping to get there before dark.

78.一位妇女被石头绊倒了，她的水壶哗啦一声掉在地上。

One woman ______ ______ the stone and her water pot went crashing to the ground.

79.正是这艘船把你带到了英国。

_____ _______ the ship ______ brought you to England.

80.交通非常拥堵，结果我迟到了。

The traffic was very heavy, and ______ ______ ______ I arrived late.

81.它绕地球运转，并且有来自不同国家的宇航员在宇宙飞船上，为太空提供了持续的人类存在。

It orbits Earth and has astronauts from different countries ______ _______ ,providing a continuous human presence in space.

82.事实上，中国城是美国多元文化的一个重要部分。

______ _____ _______ _______ _______, Chinatowns are an important part of the diverse culture of the USA.

第三节 写作（共两节；满分 30 分）

1. 应用文（15分）

假定你是李华, 你的英国笔友David下周三将来你所在的城市旅游, 但你有事无法去机场接他。请你给他发一封电子邮件, 要点如下:

1. 表示歉意并说明理由; 2.  安排他人接机。

注意:  1.  词数100左右;

2.  可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯;

3.  开头和结尾已给出, 但不计入总词数。

Dear David,

    I am very happy to know that you are coming to visit my city next Wednesday. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

2. 概要写作（15分）阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。  

Does writing come hard to you? Are you discouraged to find yourself poor at writing? Nobody is born knowing how to write. Good writing habits, which help make you write on a regular basis, are necessary for you to improve your writing.

Firstly, you are supposed to read a wide range of books. It's obvious when a writer is not well-read lack of reading will be obvious in every sentence one writes. Reading prepares you with necessary knowledge to be a good writer. What's more, it provides you with basic skills for writing. The importance of reading cannot be stressed too much: read as much and as often as you can.

Secondly, it's important to make a writing schedule and write daily if it is possible. Whether you write for two hours a day or fifteen minutes a day, daily writing is the key to developing good writing habits. It's better to write for fifteen or twenty minutes every day than to sit for five or six hours to write over the weekend. However, if you can make a daily writing schedule with longer hours on your writing on weekends, then it's much better.

One of the worst habits is never to get help from others to improve your writing. It is advised that you share your work with others. For example, you can send your writing to a few friends, round up some readers and let them comment on your writing. That way, you'll find your writing gradually improved.

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听力

阅读理解

BADDA CBCCB ACDBB  EGAFD

完形填空

DCBAC  BDACD  BABDC 

语法填空

56. where  57.an  58 written  59.to give  60.different

 61. was filled  62. what  63. choice  64. in  65.truly

单词拼写

66. typical  67. features  68. majority  69. whispering  70. admitted  71. significant

72. argument  73. apologized  74. manners  75. independently

完成句子

76. taking advantage of / making use of  77. set off  78. tripped over  79. It was that

80. as a result  81. on board  82. As a matter of fact

写作

Dear David,

  I am very happy to know that you are coming to visit my city next Wednesday.

  Having kept in touch with each other by writing for years, I can’t wait to see you. However, I am sorry to tell you that I can’t meet you at the airport that day. My sister fell ill and was taken to the hospital, so I have to take care of her there. But don’t worry. I’ve asked my best friend, Li Lei,  to pick you up and take you to the booked hotel instead. What’s more, I have recommended some places of interest in the attachment, which I think you may be interested in. Of course you can also visit other tourist attractions by yourself. Meanwhile, I will call you the moment I am available. 

I’m expecting your arrival and hope you will enjoy your stay here sincerely.

Yours,

Li Hua

概要写作

One possible version:

Good writing habits contribute a lot to improving your writing.(要点1)First,you should read as
much as possible to get the knowledge and skills for writing.(要点2)You should also make a writ-
ing plan and keep up your daily writing.(要点3)Besides,you'd better turn to others for help to im-
prove your writing.(要点4)