2022省大庆铁人中学高一下学期期中考试英语含答案（含听力）

铁人中学2021级高一学年下学期期中考试

英语试题

                                     命题人：孙迎迎   审题人：时元鑫   

试题说明：1、本试题满分150分，答题时间120分钟。

          2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。  

第一部分 听力 (共两节。共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Why does Cindy know much about animals?

A. She works on a farm.    B. She really likes animals.  C. She once lived on the farm.

2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. The modern lifestyle.    B. A painting.            C. A trip to the countryside.

3. What does Mary probably do?

A. She is a journalist.      B. She is a firefighter. C. She is an animal trainer.

4. Who is Mike?

A. The woman's husband.   B. The woman's father.     C. The woman's son.

5. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Teacher and student.     B. Assistant and shopper.   C. Customer and repairman.

第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6. Who does the woman want to buy a sofa for?

A. Her sister.               B. Her friend.     C. Herself.

7. Where are the speakers?

A. In a grocery store.         B. In a bedding shop.     C. In a supermarket.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8. What does the woman have to do?

A. Write two essays.        

B. Prepare a research paper.   

C. Study for an English test.

9. How does the woman feel about her classes?

A. Excited.                 B. Stressed.      C. Bored.

10. What is The Grapes of Wrath?

A. A short story.             B. A movie.      C. A sad book.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

11. What has made working at home possible?

A. Living far from workplaces.

B. Communication industry.

C. More job opportunities.

12. What is the advantage of working at home according to the woman?

A. Saving more time.

B. Having a lot of freedom.

C. Taking care of the family easily.

13. What might happen in the future in the woman’s opinion?

A. British company will move overseas.

B. All companies will employ homeworkers.

C. People will work at home for a foreign company.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

14. What is Penny's current problem?

A. She has a toothache.      B. She has a sore throat.   C. She has an earache.

15. How often will Penny take the medicine?

A. Once a day.             B. Twice a day. C. Three times a day.

16. When does the conversation take place?

A. On Monday.             B. On Tuesday. C. On Thursday.

17. What does the man ask Penny to do in the end?

A. Make an appointment.    

B. Go to the medicine shop.

C. Take the medicine properly.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

18. How many factors of car accidents are mentioned?

A. 2.                      B. 3. C. 4.

19. What measure has been taken to reduce car accidents?

A. Improved highway design

B. Stricter traffic management.

C. Strengthened training for drivers.

20. What is increasing attention turning to?

A. Poor traffic control.

B. Some driverless cars.

C. Drivers' carelessness.

第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）

第一节 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

American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore, USA

Tel:410-244-1900

    Ever looked at some artwork in a gallery (no doubt with words of praise printed on the wall) and thought: What's so special about that? I could do that. In fact, I could do better. Well, the American Visionary Art Museum is for you. Grounded in the idea that not all great artists go to art school, the museum focuses on self-taught art, resulting in some of the most inspirational art you'll ever see.

Cup Noodles Museum, Osaka, Japan

Tel:072-752-3484

    Ikeda, a small city in Osaka, is the birthplace of instant noodles. The galleries at its Cup Noodles Museum document the journey from chicken noodles to "space noodles". It's a great place, where you can make your own noodles, create your own packaging and walk through an "instant noodles tunnel （隧道）".

Museo Subacuático de Arte, Cancún, Mexico

Tel:998-810-4508

    You can't help but wonder how the archaeologists of the future will describe the museum. At first sight, the underwater gallery looks like a rediscovered ancient city. It contains over 500 sculptures(雕塑品) of six different artists, which have been placed on the ocean floor for snorkelling(浮潜) tourists (and schools of fish). The museum may also be viewed by glass-bottom boat.

Vent Haven Museum, Kentucky, USA

Tel:859-341-0461

    There's something extremely charming about entering a room and seeing a crowd of ventriloquist dummies(口技假人) staring back at you. That's what you get at Vent Haven Museum, which houses more than 900 dummies. It started as one man's private collection, and it's still semi-private (you've got to book a tour 48 hours before arriving). This is the perfect place to find out how to get into the ventriloquism game.

21. Which number should you call if you are interested in fast food?

A.410-244-1900.                          B.072-752-3484.

C.998-810-4508.                          D.859-341-0461.

22. What can you do in Museo Subacuático de Arte?

A. Create your own artwork.                 B. Watch a ventriloquism show.

C. See sculptures while swimming.            D. Walk through an undersea tunnel.

23.Where is the museum that requires advance booking?

A. In Baltimore.          B. In Osaka.       C. In Cancún.      D. In Kentucky.

B

    I was with my mom one day as we took a walk while going window-shopping. We both knew we wouldn't be buying much. I remember I was looking up at the people we passed as we walked. Ladies wore 5-inch heels and bright clothes. Men wore expensive perfumes and creams that wiped away the wrinkles on their faces. An uneasy feeling started to settle in my chest. I could deny it no longer and I was ashamed of my mom.

    We were in a high-class neighborhood. We lived in a small, expensive apartment building at the edge of our county. Mom chose to move there because she knew the schools were good. I realized for the first time that we didn't belong there.

    I could see the heavy lines around my mom's eyes and mouth. She wore cheap clothes and worn-out shoes. Her eyes were tired from working long hours to make ends meet, and her hair was too gray for her age. She was nothing extraordinary, yet at that moment, she stood out because she was just so plain. I didn't want to be seen with her although there was no one important around to see me anyway. I felt embarrassed about being at her side. We were standing in the middle of a high-end store, and she was holding a sweater.

    Mom said," Anna, this will look good on you. Do you want it?" It was much too expensive, but 1 almost thoughtlessly answered "Yes". Then I took a closer look at the small, tired woman with a big smile on her face and a sweater in her hands, happy to be giving me something so nice. My words died in my throat. Her clothes were worn and old because she spent her money buying me new ones. She looked so tired because she was busy working to provide for me. She didn't wear jewelry because she was content with spending what little money she had on me. Suddenly, my mom was beautiful and extraordinarily wonderful in my eyes. I was no longer ashamed of her, but of myself.

    "Do you want it?" Mom repeated.

    "No, thanks," I replied.

24. Why did the author describe the passers-by while going window-shopping?

A. To stress her mother was plain.

B. To show she envied rich people.

C. To suggest she was curious about others.

D. To indicate she was in an expensive neighborhood.

25. What most likely made the author feel uneasy?

A. Studying at a top school.                 B. Going window-shopping.

C. Being seen with her mom.                D. Living in a small apartment.

26. What does the underlined sentence "My words died in my throat." mean in Paragraph 4?

A. She was afraid of being blamed by her mom.

B. She was too excited to say anything about the sweater.

C. She felt her mom was so ordinary that she stopped speaking.

D. She failed to speak after realizing her mom's great sacrifices.

27. What can be the best title for the passage?

A. Misunderstanding Mom                 B. Refusing Mom's kindness

C. Feeling ashamed of Mom                D. Going shopping with Mom

C

    Face masks and protective suits can save lives. But what happens after people are done using them? Binish Desai, the founder of Eco Eclectic Technologies from western India, saw the impact brought by the rising use of and the demand for single-use masks and kits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so he created Brick 2.0 to prevent tons of single-use Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) from being waste and ending up in landfills or water streams.

    Although PPE is essential for medical use, it is extremely necessary to assess new alternatives and to raise awareness regarding its proper use and disposal(处理). A study published by the American Chemical Society suggests that 129 billion face masks are used monthly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which causes great environmental pollution. In India alone, over 18,000 British tons of COVID-19-related biomedical waste was generated in just four months between June and September. The waste would take hundreds of years to break down, according to Waste Advantage Magazine.

    Brick 2.0 is a new version of the brick made from industrial waste, now also including used face masks and protective suits. The process starts with the collection of PPE waste through garbage cans placed in small shops and apartment buildings, with easy access for people to throw away their used items. Once in the factory, the collections are kept for 72 hours for safety reasons. Then they are cleaned and torn into pieces before being mixed with other waste. Finally, the material is shaped, and once dry, each brick is ready to use. It is three times stronger than conventional bricks at twice the size and half the price.

    In a complex circumstance like the one we are living in these days, this solution is not only relatively easy to operate, but also very achievable in the short term, which can really help overcome today's global environmental challenges.

28.Why did Desai create Brick 2.0?

A. To recycle the PPE waste.                 B. To reduce production cost.

C. To protect the water recourse.              D. To prevent the serious disease.

29. What do the figures in Paragraph 2 indicate?

A. The study lacks sufficient evidence.         B. The pandemic is difficult to control.

C. The demand for face masks is in decline.     D. The environment is facing severe challenges.

30.What is mainly discussed about Brick 2.0 in Paragraph 3?

A. Its function.                            B. Its advantages.  

C. Its main characteristics.                   D. Its production process.

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

A. Innovation never ends                    B. Environmental issues count

C. Transform waste into treasure              D. Defend your life with face masks

D

    Tripadvisor, one of the world's most popular travel sites, has recently announced that it will stop selling tickets to attractions that have captive(囚禁的) whales and dolphins. The ban(禁令) is a continuation of the company's 2016 policy that banned sales of tickets to attractions where tourists come into physical contact with animals, like elephant rides.

    "Whales and dolphins do not grow well in limited captive environments," Dermot Halpin, a Tripadvisor spokesperson, said. "We believe the current generation of whales and dolphins in captivity should be the last, and we look forward to seeing the whole travel industry follow this position."

    The ban applies to all attractions and aquariums(水族馆) that employ whales and dolphins for public displays.

    "Our aim is to stop future generations of whales and dolphins from being raised in captivity, and we hope to see them live freely in the wild," Halpin said.

    Not everyone liked the decision. Sea World, a top attraction in Florida, said the move ignored the needs and preferences of the general public. "I think Tripadvisor's new decision was made in opinion rather than in science and research. It ignores the educational value of zoos and aquariums. Tripadvisor should trust its customers to make well-informed decisions," said a Sea World spokesman. "Sea World always takes good care of all animals, including whales and dolphins. Sea World will continue to put more efforts in education and animal protection."

    Tripadvisor, which serves an average of about 490 million travelers a month, said the new policy will go into full effect by the end of the year.

32.What stopped dolphins and whales growing well according to Dermot Halpin?

A. Too limited space.                     B. Unhealthy food.

C. Lots of public displays.                 D. Too much training.

33. What does the underlined part "this position" in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A. Stopping employing captive dolphins and whales.

B. Tourists coming into physical contact with animals.

C. Whales and dolphins living in captive environments.

D. The current generation of whales and dolphins in captivity.

34. Where did Tripadvisor hope dolphins and whales would live in the future?

A. In aquariums.                         B. In protected areas.

C. In unpolluted oceans.                   D. In the natural environment.

35. How did Sea World feel about Tripadvisor's decision?

A. Puzzled.             B. Proud.         C. Unconcerned.       D. Disappointed.

第二节 七选五

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。

    There's no place like home, where we're surrounded by our favourite foods and many other comforts. Most important of all, we can keep adding favorite things to give our homes a personal touch. __36__

    Of course, we can be easily attracted to these unique plants. They can add a natural touch to our homes. __37__ According to the Royal Horticultural Society, nearly 72% of adults in the UK have some houseplants in their homes, and a fifth of adults say they use plants in their homes to make them feel happier.

    __38__ The reason is that more and more young people are living in flats without a garden. One of those interviewed is 24-year-old Daisy Hale. She said, "Being able to beautify the small room without having to spend too much is perfect for me."

    Despite the benefits, the Royal Horticultural Society is deeply concerned that the houseplants might not be good for the environment. __39__ These foreign plants might be very harmful to our environment. It is also worried about the plastic pots that hold the plants and the type of peat(泥炭) that the plants are grown in.

    In short, the Royal Horticultural Society encourages people to buy local plants held in reusable pots that are filled with natural soil. __40__

A. Some of those popular things are houseplants.

B. However, some of these houseplants are too expensive.

C. Many experts are opposed to buying houseplants for homes.

D. Many of the plants bought online are shipped from overseas.

E. Young people are driving up the sales of houseplants very fast.

F. They have the ability to brighten up a room with acceptable costs.

G. Then these "living" additions will be good for ourselves and for our environment.

第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

    One of the easiest things in the world is to become a fault-finder(找茬人). However, life can be __41__ when you are not busy finding fault with it.

    Several years ago I received a letter from seventeen-year-old Kerry, who described herself as a world-class fault-finder, almost always __42__ by things. People were always doing things that annoyed her, and nothing was ever good enough. She was highly self-critical and also found fault with her friends. She became a really __43__ person.

    Unfortunately, it took a horrible accident to change her __44__. Her best friend was seriously hurt in a car crash. What made it almost __45__ to deal with was that the day before the accident, Kerry had visited her friend and had spent the whole time criticizing her __46__ of boyfriends, the way she was living, the way she related to her mother, and various other things she felt she needed to __47__ . It wasn't until her friend was badly hurt that Kerry became __48__ her habit of finding fault. Very quickly, she learned to appreciate life rather than to __49__ everything so harshly(刻薄地). She was able to transfer her new wisdom to other parts of her __50__ as well.

    Perhaps most of us aren't as extreme at fault-finding, but when we're honest, we can be sharply __51__ of the world. I'm not suggesting you __52__ problems, or that you pretend things are __53__ than they are, but simply that you learn to allow things to be as they are — at least most of the time, and especially when it's not a really big __54__.

    Train yourself to "bite your tongue", and with a little __55__ , you'll get really good at letting things go. And when you do, you'll get back your enthusiasm and love for life.

第二节 语法填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

    Do you know zero waste lifestyle? It 56.__________(establish) by Bea Johnson. She was born in France and moved to California later. Her family used 57.__________(live) the traditional, United States lifestyle, with a big house, filled refrigerators, and a huge amount of trash each week. Bea Johnson soon realized the fact that there are too many things in our lives that are not the things we need. They finally become garbage and pollute the environment as well.

    Bea Johnson was brave enough to take 58.__________(step) to change this. Since 2008, Bea 59.__________(manage) to change her family's life by reducing their waste to a jar of trash every year. This may sound unbelievable, 60.__________ Bea has made it happen.

    As the founder of zero waste lifestyle, Bea Johnson started a 61.__________(globe) movement and continues to inspire the community with her blog. The zero waste life style that Bea pioneered is worth 62.__________(try).

    Whatever opinions you have 63.__________ the environment, perhaps you will be interested to learn about these changes, which will increase your 64.__________(happy) without doubt. From now on, follow Bea Johnson's example and change your former lifestyle. Let's live the zero waste life together. It is just everyone's small action 65.__________ makes a great difference to the world.

第三节 单词填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

请用必修二5-6单元单词表中的单词或其适当形式填空。

66. Our luggage was checked all the way through to our final d______________.

67. He has decided to q_____________ as manager of the team.

68. No _____________(以前的) experience is necessary for this job.

69. However, the selfie does deserve some ___________(赞扬) for allowing individuals to express themselves.

70. There were m_________ of people in the shops yesterday.

71. He has become the t____________ for a lot of criticism recently.

72. If it's a legal matter, you need to seek ______________(专业的) advice.

73. We decorated the house on a tight b_____________.

74. Our water s____________ has lessened as a result of the drought.

75. No official ____________(许可) has been given for the event to take place.

76. Even in prison, he continued to e_____________ in criminal activities.

77. We have had an enormous a__________ of help from people.

78. Three children were r___________ from the school for persistent bad behavior.

79. She was c_____________ that she might miss the turning and get lost.

80. These measures would make a valuable __________________(贡献) towards reducing industrial accidents.

第四部分 写作（满分25分）

   假定你是李华，正在英国某国际中学交换学习。你想在学校成立一个中国书法社团(Chinese Calligraphy Club)，请给学校负责人Smith先生写一封邮件，内容包括；1. 申请成立社团；2. 成立该社团的理由；3. 希望获准。

    注意：1. 词数100左右；

          2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Mr. Smith,

    I am Li Hua, an exchange student from China. ________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

                                                              Yours sincerely,

                                                                  Li Hua