2021北师大珠海分校附属外国语学校高一下学期期中考试英语试题含答案

北师大珠海分校附属外国语学校

2020-2021学年第二学期高一年级英语期中考试试卷

考试时间：120分钟         满分：120分

第一部分 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1.   As a doctor James has to keep______ of the latest developments in medicine..

2.   After we saw the movie, we found it very ________.

3.   Bad weather ruined our holiday, ________made many of us change our plans.

4.   I ________ a great deal from reading.

5.   We should learn to exist in ______ with nature.

6.   The retired old man _____________ most of his savings to the school damaged by the earthquake.

7.   Ms. Lin suggested that he ___________the reading competition.

8.   This famous play Hamlet _____ into at least ten different films over the past years.

9.   I In the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland ______________ from the UK.

10.I’m also reminded ____ the danger they are in. 

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）

第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

France has the most beautiful castles throughout Europe.Here are some of the best French castles to visit.You'll surely want to visit one of them during your travels in France.Have a look and enjoy!

Château de Versailles

The Château de Versailles is about 20km southwest of Paris.When the castle was built, Versailles was a small village.Today, however, it is a famous area in Paris.The castle was built as a small hunting lodge (乡间小屋) for Louis ⅩⅢ in the 1620s.Years later, he made it bigger.Later, Louis ⅩⅣ also made it larger, making it one of the largest palaces of the world.

Château de Chambord

The Château de Chambord is one of the largest castles around the world.It sits in the Loire Valley.Being at the heart of Europe's largest enclosed wooded park, Chambord, it was built for King Francis Ⅰ to serve as a hunting lodge.It is one of the world's most well­known castles in the world because of its French Renaissance (文艺复兴) building.

Château de Chenonceau

As one of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley, the castle was built during the 11th century on the River Cher.It was passed through many hands.The castle was not destroyed during the French Revolution because it was the only bridge across the river for many miles.

Château de Chantilly

This historic castle sits in the town of Chantilly, France.This beautiful castle is made up of two buildings: the Petit Château built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency, and the Grand Château which was destroyed during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s.There are many interesting pieces of 17th century history concerning the castle.Every two years a fireworks competition is held in the castle gardens.

11.What do we know about the Château de Versailles?

12. What makes the Château de Chambord special?

A．Its long history.　               B．Its building style.

C．Its wealthy owner.               D．Its important position.

13.Why did the Château de Chenonceau manage to get through the French Revolution? 

B

I work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organisation at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking: survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.

I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2- to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.

I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.

The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.

Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.

A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recording. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all—LUNCH!The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.

14. What is unavoidable in the author’s rescue work according to paragraph 1?

15. Why was the author called to Muttontown?

16. What made the chick calm down?

17. How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?

C

I always pictured myself graduating from college, getting a cool job and even having a cute little place of my own. So far, I have a master's degree and the coolest job ever as a physician assistant. But instead of waking up in a pretty apartment, I hear the early­morning sound of my parents making coffee downstairs.

At 27, I still live with my parents, and I love it.

My decision to live at home was not one of absolute necessity. As a physician assistant, I make a good salary and would be able to live on my own comfortably if I needed to do so. By the time I finished graduate school, I had had a D|S150,000 debt from both undergraduate and graduate education. With several of these loans earning a 7.9% interest rate, my father calculated that my loans were increasing by D|S15 a day in interest alone. At this rate, it would take me 30 years to pay off my student loans, with much of the payment going straight to interest. At last, I decided to live with my parents.

Beyond the endless supply of home­cooked meals, the best thing about moving back home is that I am not alone. Several of my physician assistant friends are in the same boat as I am — we are all highly educated, white­collar employees who live at home. Our co­workers in the medical field think it is a great idea because many of them are facing the same piles of debt. They often say if they could do it all again, they would do the same thing.

There's a stigma (耻辱) that comes along with this arrangement. Some people might assume that we are too lazy to find a job. I don't think my neighbors understand it, as they continually ask me when I am going to graduate and if I am old enough to look after their children. My mom just tells them that I'm successful, well­educated and that I save lives.

I love living at home. Now I've paid off D|S68,000 of my student loans. Our new relationship is symbiotic (共生的). My parents benefit from having an extra set of hands around the house to help with housework and a constant source to explain all pop­culture references.

18. The author once imagined ________.

A. having her own beautiful house        B. having her parents pay off her loans

C. living with her parents after graduation  D. always being taken care of by her parents

19. Why did the author decide to live with her parents?

A．Because she missed them very much.

B．Because she couldn't cook by herself.

C．Because she needed to repay a huge debt.

D．Because she was not able to support herself.

20. What is the author's co­workers' attitude towards her living with her parents?

 A．Critical.　　　B．Approving.    C．Doubtful.    D．Uninterested.

21. The author's neighbors ask her to look after their kids mainly because ________.

 A．they know she is a helpful lady    B．they know she is well­educated

 C．they think she doesn't have a job   D．they think she is popular with kids

D

The Polish take great pride in their culture. Our culture has many different customs and traditions. I will discuss three of these traditions and customs.

The Polish will say “Dziekuje” (“thank you”) only after receiving their change. What I mean by this is that when you are in Poland, you should wait to say “thank you” until after you have been given your change back. If you do not, you are telling cashiers (收银员) that they can “keep the change.” Often, people visiting Poland will feel that things are very expensive, until they learn that they are giving the store clerk permission to keep the money that would have been given back.

Polish people break “bread” with their families during their Christmas Eve meal. The Christmas Eve celebration starts with the breaking of the Oplatek, which is a thin piece of “bread”. In my family, the eldest in the family (my grandfather) takes the big Oplatek and breaks it into large pieces that he then hands down to each of his four children (my aunt, uncles, and father). Then, these family members break their pieces into smaller sizes and pass them out to their own children. Once the last piece is passed down to the youngest, we say a prayer (做祷告) and eat the piece of thin bread.

Polish people celebrate “Imieniny”， or Name's Day. This day is more important than one's birthday. They often name their children after a saint (圣徒) whose day is closest to the date that they were born on. Then their  saint's day that they were named after becomes their “new” birthday. On Name's Day, families and friends gather together and enjoy a variety of food, drinking, and dancing.

As you can see, Poland has a few very unique (独特的) traditions and customs. I honor my Polish culture and will pass it on to my own children because it is important to know one's own culture.

22. In Poland, if you say “Dziekuje” before getting your change, ________.

1. the store clerk will keep it           B. the product will be changed

C. the store clerk will check the money   D. the product will be returned to the store

23. On Christmas Eve, the author will receive “bread”  from ________.

A．his grandfather　　B．his uncle    C．his aunt  D．his father

24. A Polish person's Imieniny is ________.

 A．a day to visit families and friends    B．more important than Name's Day

 C．near to his or her birthday          D．a day to honor a saint

25. What does the author think of Polish traditions and customs?

 A．He feels proud of them.            B．He shows no interest in them.

 C．He is worried about them.          D．He considers them very funny.

第二节 七选五 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。

 Life is just like a box. Inside it are happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. Experiences in it teach us new lessons and make us a better person.

Love

Love plays a key role in our life. Love makes you feel wanted. Without love a person could become cruel and violent. In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who show us with unconditional love and care. They tell us what is right or wrong, good or bad. __26__. It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to the feelings of others. Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better.

Happiness and sorrow

Materialistic happiness is short­lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others gives a certain level of fulfillment. __27__. No mind is happy without peace. We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one, failure and despair. But these things are temporary and will pass away.

Failure and success

__28__. It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way.

Hope and despair

Hope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds in patience. __29__， because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same. We have only one choice — keep moving on in life and be hopeful.

Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it has passed and be right or dull. __30__， so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.

A．Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour

B．So the only alternative is to work hard today

C．But we always tend to take this for granted

D．Success lies in trusting yourself

E．So let's enjoy every day

F．Failure is the path to success

G．Peace of mind is the main link to happiness

第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分40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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

There was a millionaire who was looking for a new artwork for his house. He 　31　 all the artists in his city to have a try, and he promised a good 　32　. 

“Let me paint a picture on a blank wall. It will be more beautiful than 　33　 you have ever seen before. I 　34　 you will not be disappointed,” an artist said one day. The millionaire agreed. 

A day later, another man came and said, “Please allow me to work on the opposite wall. I am also a(n) 　35　.” “What would you like to 　36　?” the millionaire asked. “I will make exactly what that man is painting on the opposite wall. 　37　, I will do so without looking at his work. I would even 　38　 a curtain put up between the two walls so that either of us cannot see each other.” This 　39　 the millionaire, so he decided to give him a chance. 

A month later, the first artist reported that his work was completed. The millionaire asked the second artist, “When will you 　40　 your work? I am coming to see the first wall.” The man replied, “My work is ready, too!” 

The millionaire was satisfied with the first artist’s painting and 　41　 him plenty of money. He then asked for the curtain to be opened up. The same painting was seen on the 　42　 wall, too! The millionaire wanted to know the 　43　. The man said, “I just polished(磨光) the wall every day!” 

It was a wall 　44　 of white marble(大理石). The man polished it till it shone like a 　45　. The reflection of the painting across the room showed up on it. 

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，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个词）或括号内单词的正确形式.

Chinese high­speed railways are a very __46__ (comfort) way to travel. They are clean, quiet and efficient. China has led other developing countries and even some developed ones in this field since the first high­speed train __47__ (come) into use in 2008.

The stations are __48__ (main) built outside the town center, but local transport has been lengthened __49__ (connect) the high­speed network. The facilities on the train are new and the staff are well­trained. Even the second­class __50__ (chair) provide plenty of space. The passages are so wide __51__ you can move without disturbing anyone. You can use your mobile phone, access __52__ Internet or work on your laptop. There is also a restaurant car, though the kinds of food __53__ (be) limited. The toilets are large, clean and user­friendly too. The train almost doesn't rock. Even when the train brakes, you can hardly feel it shake.

What's more, with a faster check­in, the high­speed trains are also __54__ (little) affected by weather than planes. Seldom are __55__ delayed or cancelled for weather condition. Therefore, they have become the first choice for many passengers.

第三节 单词拼写 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

根据下列句子的中文意思写出空缺单词。在填写答题卡时，请写出完整单词的适当形式，每空限填一词。

56.The UK, Great Britain，Britain——many people are _________ (困惑) by what these names mean.

57.The four countries that __________ （属于）to the United Kingdom work together in some areas.

58. In the UK, you will be ____________ (围绕) by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history.

59. We will stand up and hold together always as one family in ______________ (和谐)．

60. There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more _____________(便利的).

61.Wu Zhen’s entering the world of the Internet should _________ (激励，鼓舞) other small towns around the world.

62. In June 2015, the Tibetab antelope was _____________ (移除) from the endangered species list.

63. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I’m struck by their _________(美).

64. Finding the right ______ (平衡) between progress and the protection can be a big challenge.

65.A committee was established to _______ (限制) damage to the Egyptian buildings.

第四部分 写作（满分20分）

假定你是李华。你的澳大利亚朋友Mike写信告诉你，他将参加他所在城市举行的“我所了解的中国传统文化”的演讲比赛，请求你为他介绍一些中国的传统文化。请你给他回信，内容包括：

1．收到信时的感受；

2．介绍中国的传统文化；

3．预祝对方在演讲比赛中取得好成绩。

注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。

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2020-2021学年第二学期北师大附外期中考试

高一年级英语学科试卷

参考答案

第一部分 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

1-5 BCCAD    6-10 CDABD

第二部分阅读理解（共两节，每小题2.5分  满分50分）

11-13 CBC   14-17 ACAB    18-21 ACBC   22-25ADCA  26-30 CGFAB

第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分40分）

第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

31-35 CABAD  36-40 BBADC  41-45 DABCC

第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

46. confortable      47. came   48.mainly   49. to connect    50. chairs   51.that  52.the  53. are     54. less  55.they

第三部分 单词拼写 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

56. confused  57. belong    58. surrounded     59. harmony   60.convenient  61. inspire     62. removed   63. beauty   64. balance    65. limit

第四部分 应用文写作 （共1题；满分20分）

  Dear Mike，

I'm so proud that your city is going to hold such a speech competition to promote Australians' awareness of Chinese culture. China has many traditional festivals, but I'd like to recommend the Lantern Festival most.

The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th of the first month in the lunar calendar, which marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. During the festival, children go out at night carrying red lanterns symbolizing good fortune and solve riddles on lanterns. As early as the Western Han Dynasty, it started to become a festival of great significance. Nowadays, the festival has become popular in Western countries, especially in cities with large Chinese communities.

If you need more information about the festival，please don't hesitate to tell me. Wish you success in the competition!

Yours，

Li Hua