2021重庆市八中高一上学期期中考试英语试题含答案

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重庆八中2020—2021学年度（上）半期考试高一年级
英语试题

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
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。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. In which subject did Mary get an A?
A. Social studies. B. Science. C. P.E.
2. What is the purpose of the man’s call?
A. To make an appointment.
B. To cancel an appointment.
C. To confirm an appointment.
3. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At home. B. In a hospital. C. At a furniture store.
4. What does the man want to cut out of paper?
A. A bird. B. A fish. C. A monkey.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The woman’s age.
B. The woman’s weight.
C. The woman’s eating habits.
第二节
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。听每段对话或独白前，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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man need?
A. Shampoo. B. A toothbrush. C. Soap.
7. How does the man probably feel at the end of the conversation?
A. Excited. B. Amused. C. Upset.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How many words did the woman write for her paper?
A. About 800. B. About 700. C. About 500.
9. What problem does the man have?
A. He can’t finish his paper ahead of time.
B. He wrote too much in his paper.
C. He has no idea about his paper.
10. When is the man’s paper due?
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Friday.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where has Billy been?
A. To the Forbidden City.
B. To the Great Wall.
C. To hutongs.
12. What activity did boys always do in hutongs?
A. They jumped rope.
B. They held soccer matches.
C. They played hide-and-seek.
13. What seems rare to Westerners about hutongs?
A. Keeping traditional habits.
B. People often losing their way.
C. Different generations living together.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. When does the man need to finish moving his boxes?
A. In one hour. B. In three hours. C. In four hours.
15. What kind of art does the man mainly create?
A. Sculptures. B. Paintings. C. Photos.
16. How many pieces of art does the man need to move?
A. 20. B. 30. C. 50.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Which direction is the hurricane heading?
A. Southeast. B. Northwest. C. Northeast.
18. What type of storm is the hurricane now?
A. Level 4. B. Level 3. C. Level 1.
19. Where will the hurricane hit first?
A. Mexico Beach. B. Tallahassee. C. Panama City Beach.
20. What is the Florida governor most worried about?
A. Damage to the buildings.
B. People refusing to leave.
C. Fallen trees in the water.

第二部分 英语知识运用
第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21. ______ a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding.
A. Rather than B. Other than C. More than D. Better than
22. —Do you think it’s a good idea to make friends with your students?
—______. I do. I think it’s a great idea.
A. Extremely B. Actually C. Finally D. Curiously
23. Selecting a digital camera for personal use is no easy task because technology _____ so rapidly.
A. is developing B. has developed
C. will have developed D. will develop　
24. I don’t think ______ possible to master a foreign language without much memory work.
A. this B. that C. its D. it
25. Since Yuan Longping graduated from university, finding ways to grow more rice______ his life goal.
A. was B. were C. has been D. have been
26. Mr. Smith is a pleasant person who is easy ______.
A. to get along with B. to get along
C. to be gotten along D. get along with
27. I recommend a book ______ him ______taking better pictures.
A. to; for B. for; to C. to; on D. on; for
28. It is our parents ______ we can always rely on when we are in trouble.
A. what B. which C. as D. that
29. Li Na is still recognized as one of the best tennis players around the world she has retired.
A. as if B. since C. even though D. now that
30. When Miss Beria speaks in class, we have to keep quiet, ________?
A. do we? B. don’t we C. does she D. doesn’t she
31. ---Your new apartment is convenient than the first one.
---Exactly, but it’s far more comfortable.
A. no less B. not much C. no more D. more
32. I have been out of work for half a year, so I want to ______ a job in this company.
A. prepare for B. take out C. work out D. apply for
33. I often ______ you with your sister-----you look so alike.
A. contact B. confuse C. compare D. compete
34. The boy said to his mother in an _______ voice that she shouldn’t have blamed him.
A. injured B. injuring C. admired D. admiring
35. This book, which is quite _______ beginners, has been a best seller on the Internet in recent years.
A. responsible for B. concerned for C. suitable for D. grateful for
第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题，满分40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。
A
Personal safety is more than just avoiding dark streets at night. Having one of these gadgets at hand will help keep you out of harm’ s way.
Heart Trinket Alarm
$9.99, from www. safe-girl. co. uk
It appears to be a shiny heart. However, inside the shell lies an alarm. If you feel threatened, pull the chain and instantly draw attention thanks to the warning sounds it sends out. Hang it from a bag, or use it as a key ring so it’s close to hand. Powered by two LR44 batteries, it has an “on-off” switch. Moreover, it’s not ugly, so fashion-conscious teens will be happy to use it.
Swam OM-DOORST Doorstop Intruder Alarm
$3.99, from www. maplin. co. uk
If you feel nervous about staying at home alone or arriving at a hotel and are concerned about safety, this device can help. Put the doorstop as close as possible to the closed internal door. Then if someone tries to force his way into the room, the door will push against the gadget and it will sound an alarm. It requires a DC 9V battery that isn’t included.
Walking Stick With Built-in Alarm & Light
$24.99, from www. betterlife. co. uk
This walking stick is height-adjustable and it’s foldable(可折叠的). In addition to aiding you in walking, it comes with several extras. For example, you’ll find a flashlight at the front of the stick—great if it’s dark and you want to see clearly. There’s also an alarm function—just press the button on the side if you want to draw attention.
WD My Passport Ultra
$49.99, from www. westerndigital. com
This device will help keep your documents safe. You can easily set passwords so others can’t access it. Even if it ends up in the wrong hands, they won’t be able to view what’s in the device. You can also back up your files. It transfers files quickly due to the USB3.0 port and is available with 1-3TB capacity(容量).
36. What should we do in order to sound the Heart Trinket Alarm?
A. Insert its key.
B. Pull its chain.
C. Push against it.
D. Press its button.
37. Which website should you turn to if you’re concerned about your safety in hotels?
A.www. maplin. co. uk.
B.www. safe-girl. co. uk.
C.www. betterlife. co. uk.
D.www. westerndigital. com.
38. What can we learn about the Walking Stick With Built-in Alarm & Light ?
A. It appears to fashion-conscious teens.
B. It is powered by two batteries.
C. It is intended for the old.
D. It’s a space saver.
39. How much should you pay if you need a gadget to protect your computer files?
A. $3.99 B. $9.99 C. $24.99 D. $49.99
B
As a geothermal scientist, I know that boiling rivers exist—but they are always near volcanoes. You need a lot of heat to make that much water boil. We were working in the volcanic gap, a 950-mile-long area that covers most of Peru, where there hasn’t been active volcanism for the past two million years.
Yet we’d found the Shanaya, a name originated from “heating thing”. My measurements averaged 190°-195°F. The locals think it’s so hot because of the Yacumama, or “water mother”—a spirit who gives birth to waters—represented by a snake-head-shaped rock at the origin of the heated water.
I had to cut my way through the bush at the side of the river to take temperature readings. All the while, right next to me was this very hot, fast-flowing body of water. A friend at the nearest village had told me, “Use your feet like eyes.” You can’t see heat, but you can feel it when you step near it. I wore sandals(凉鞋）.
I was at a part of the river measuring 210°F, standing on a rock the size of a sheet or paper, when the rain fell. It was like a curtain rising. The temperature differential between the rain and the river caused a whiteout. I couldn’t see, but I whistled to let my partner know I was OK.
At 130°F flesh cooks, and the water around me was nearing twice that. My eyes would have cooked in less than a minute, and I couldn’t have seen how to get out. I saw rats fall in, their eyes turning milky white. I kept whistling.
After 15 minutes the rain stopped and the steam cleared. A hard rain in most situations would have been nothing important. Here, for a matter of minutes, it thinned the line between researching and being boiled alive.
40. What do we know about boiling rivers?
A. They are always found not far from volcanoes.
B. They were discovered two million years ago.
C. Geothermal scientists doubt their existence.
D. Most of them can be found in Peru.
41. Why did the author wore sandals ?
A. It was convenient to wear sandals in the river.
B. He was advised to do so by his friend.
C. He wanted to feel heat with his feet.
D. The temperature was high there.
42. What happened to the author when it rained?
A. He signaled to his partner for help.
B. He was in danger of losing his life.
C. He raised a curtain to protect himself.
D. He fell down because of his blindness.
43. What is the best title for the text?
A. Water near volcanoes.
B. Milky white eyes.
C. Boiling point.
D. A hard rain.
C
Knotting his brows at some medical reports, one old man sensed a potential danger. On that day, 59 citizens in Wuhan had caught pneumonia(肺炎) of unknown etiology. The phenomenon reminded him of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak that had spread across China 17 years ago. It was he who had come up with an effective treatment for SARS.
China’s most respectable epidemiologist(流行病学家), 84-year-old Zhong Nanshan, is widely known to the public as the hero who defeated SARS. After a lifetime researching respiratory diseases, he was keenly aware that the new pneumonia may not be a simple disease, but a Pandora’s box that could engulf the world.
Zhong grew up in a family of doctors, and lives by a simple motto: save lives and always be honest. In 2003, when SARS spread across China, he volunteered to treat patients, staying in hospital wards for weeks on end to study the disease. At the same time, he also spent countless nights in his lab looking for a cure for the deadly disease. His efforts paid off. Months later, his treatment plan for SARS was adopted by China and then the whole world, saving thousands of lives.
Zhong is also known for an incident. When authorities announced that the virus had been brought under control, he publicly criticized the assessment, deciding instead to tell the public the truth. In one post-SARS interview, he said: “ I couldn’t help myself. I said it’s not all under control.” His virtue(美德) won widespread praise from the Chinese public, who hailed him as a hero.
Seventeen years later, the old man is once again leading a team in a battle. Although this new virus is known to be particularly dangerous to the elderly, Zhong paid little attention to his own safety. On January 29, he and his colleagues spent over six hours on an online medical inquiry, checking five patients who were in critical condition.
“The hospitals are our battlefield, and doctors and nurses are warriors. When we are needed, we should charge forward, because this is our duty!” said Zhong.
As well as treating the patients, Zhong is also a messenger who delivers factual updates of COVID-19 to the public. Being unfamiliar with social medical platforms, he has asked colleagues to help him make videos aimed at calming fears about the virus and teaching the public how to prevent the disease, such as how to wash hands or wear a mask correctly.
While praised as hero, Zhong told the media that Wuhan , the center of China’s COVID-19 outbreak and where tens of thousands of citizens have been confined to their homes for weeks to prevent the spread of the disease, also deserves that honor.
44. What does the underlined word “engulf” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Sweep over. B. Get over.
C. Take over. D. Pull over.
45. What does the third and fourth paragraph mainly want to tell us ?
A. Zhong didn’t hesitate to voice the truth.
B. Zhong is a virtuous and honest doctor.
C. Zhong’s honesty was highly praised in China.
D. Zhong and his team worked on end in the lab.
46. According to the passage, Zhong has done the following EXCEPT___________.
A. educating people on COVID-19 prevention
B. making great contributions to SARS treatment
C. giving a daily check on COVID-19 patients
D. inspiring doctors and nurses to charge forward like warriors
47. What does Zhong think of Wuhan?
A. A Pandora’s box.
B. A city of heroes.
C. A place full of secrets.
D. A window for observation.
D
Roller coasters are fast and exciting. But passing a painful kidney (肾) stone is not. The process is painful and can take a long time. But American researchers have found that a roller coaster ride just might help those suffering from a kidney stone. They say such rides help patients pass the stones with a 70 percent success rate.
David Wartinger led the study. He found that where the person sits on the roller coaster can make a big difference. He said, “In the pilot study, sitting in the last car of the roller coaster showed about a 64 percent success rate , while sitting in the first few cars only had a 16 percent success rate.”
When it comes to passing kidney stones, not all roller coasters are equal. The researchers used 174 kidney stones of different shapes, sizes and weights to see if each model worked on the same ride and on two other roller coasters. They found that Big Thunder Mountain was the only one that worked. The other two roller coasters both failed the test. Wartinger said the other rides were too fast and too violent. The movement forced the stones against the side of the kidney. He said that the ideal roller coaster is rough and quick with some twists and turns.
It also mattered where the stones were located in the kidney. The researchers found that stones located in the upper part of the kidney model were passed 100 percent.
Wartinger thinks roller coaster rides could really be used as an effective measure. He said that a yearly ride on a roller coaster could even prevent stones from developing. “You need to heed the warnings before going on a roller coaster,” he said “If you have a kidney stone, but are otherwise healthy and meet the requirements of the ride, you can absolutely try it.”
He adds that it’s definitely a lower cost alternative to other treatments. And riding a roller coaster is definitely more interesting!
48. What might passing kidney stones be like?    
A. quick.      
B. exciting.   
C. enjoyable.   
D. uncomfortable.
49. Which is useful to the roller coaster treatment?
A. Sitting in the first car of a roller coaster.
B. The stone forced against the side of the kidney.
C. The stone located in the lower part of the kidney.
D. Riding rough and fast roller coasters with twists and turns.
50.What’s probably the advantage of riding a roller coaster?
A. It can prevent the development of kidney stones.
B. It can help anyone besides those with kidney stones.
C. It can prevent danger because of its effective warning.
D. It can apply to everyone with kidney stones effectively.
51. What attitude does Wartinger have towards roller coasters for people having a kidney stone?
A. Concerned.     B. Disapproving.    
C. Favorable.   D. Doubtful.
E
A campaign in the United Kingdom that seeks to pressure publishers to stop labeling children’s books according to gender(性别) is being given a push, with leading writers and at least one newspaper expressing support.
“We’re asking children’s publishers to take the ‘Boys’ and ‘Girls’ labels off books and allow children to choose freely what kinds interest them.” says the statement by the Let Books Be Books campaign. The organizers of the campaign say, “Such labels send out very limiting massages to children about what kinds of things are appropriate for girls or for boys.”
On Sunday, the movement got an important advance when the newspaper The Independent announced it would no longer comment on such books, or even blog about them. “Happily, as the literary editor of The Independent, there is something that I can do about this. So I promise now that the newspaper and this website will not be reviewing any book which is aimed at just girls, or just boys. Nor will The independent’s books section.” wrote editor Katy Guest.
The Guardian reports that one of Britain’s biggest bookstore chains, Waterstones, as well as U.K. Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman, and U.K. Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy have also announced their support. “The campaign is attacking titles such as Usborne’s Illustrated Classics for Boys, described by the publisher as ‘a collection of action, adventure and daring-do stories suitable for boys,’ while its Illustrated Stories for Girls contains ‘brand new stories about princesses and dolls,’ ” The Guardian wrote.
But such a movement would also affect many popular and beloved books, such as the best selling The Dangerous Book for Boys. It’s clear not everyone thinks removing “for boys” and “for girls” from book titles is such a good idea. Many of The Independent’s readers are criticizing the newspaper’s announcement that it is banning reviews of such books.
“This is just stupidity,” wrote one reader on The Independent ‘s website. “The Independent has been an intelligent publication in my mind since I was a very young boy. So sad to see that change.”
52. What is The Let Books Be Books campaign?
A. It teaches kids about appropriateness.
B. It opposes gendered children’s books.
C. It aims to offer help to writers and newspapers.
D. It advises publishers to help children choose books.
53. How will The Independent react to the campaign?
A. Stop reviewing books labeled with “Boys” or “girl”.
B. Publish more children’s books on its website.
C. Provide more book reviews every Sundays.
D. Encourage children to review books.
54. What does Blackman think about the books mentioned in Paragraph4?
A. They aren’t suitable for children.
B. They shouldn’t have similar titles.
C. They include too many adventure stories.
D. They should be open to kids of either gender.
55. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To comment on some popular children’s books.
B. To report the recent progress of a cultural campaign.
C. To discuss some big changes in the world’s book market.
D. To explain the differences between books for boys and girls.
第四部分 语言知识运用（共20小题，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。
I often recall those good old days. At that time life was relatively 56 , and people were much more friendly and gentler. Recently, to my surprise, I got the opportunity to experience that same 57 that I thought had 58 from the fast-moving world.
I was out shopping the other day with my 59 , two daughters and one granddaughter. It was a burning hot day, and we were all visibly tired and 60 . We entered a restaurant, looking for some food and 61 . To our disappointment, all the tables were 62 and no one seemed in a hurry to get up. We 63 , tired and impatient. After quite some time, one table was vacated(空出)，but that could seat only two of us. My daughter made me sit along with her father, while she and my other daughter 64 alongside. My granddaughter sat on my lap as we looked all around us, waiting for another table to be 65 soon.
At the next table, two young girls were sitting at a table for 66 and enjoying their meal. We decided to move to their table, 67 they were finished with their lunch. Since the girls had just got their 68 , I knew it would be a(n) 69 wait. As we were deciding on what to eat, one of the girls got up and 70 their table to us. She said they would move to our table so that my family could sit together.
We were very appreciative of their kind 71 . We thanked them 72 and moved to their table. The girls quickly 73 their plates and glasses and went to sit at our table.
That day, I thought to myself there still were some kind, civil and 74 youngsters in this non-caring world, and my faith in humanity was 75 .
56. A. simpler B. harder C. richer D. faster
57. A. equality B. freedom C. warmth D. respect
58. A. disappeared B. grown C. missed D. happened
59. A. son B. husband C. mother D. father
60. A. sleepy B. confused C. bored D. hungry
61. A. curiosity B. support C. comfort D. kindness
62. A. set B. covered C. found D. occupied
63. A. sighed B. waited C. begged D. argued
64. A. cried B. stood C. smiled D. sat
65. A. available B. ready C. accessible D. clean
66. A. one B. two C. four D. eight
67. A. unless B. if C. though D. once
68. A. order B. delivery C. seat D. discount
69. A. short B. unusual C. long D. exciting
70. A. shared B. pulled C. rented D. offered
71. A. gesture B. request C. attitude D. performance
72. A. publicly B. sincerely C. narrowly D. quietly
73. A. picked out B. picked up C. gave out D. gave up
74. A. careful B. ordinary C. proud D. helpful
75. A. rebuilt B. reduced C. shaped D. developed
第五部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节 单词拼写（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
根据首字母或汉语提示，用welcome unit---unit 3所学单词填空。一空一词。请将完整的单词写在答题卡上。
76. You know, a good first i is important in an interview.
77. We’ll e gifts with the American students at the party. Please prepare your gifts in advance.
78. Recently, I have always been feeling headache, unable to c on study in class.
79. O , opportunities favor those who are well prepared.
80. To make members of a team perform better, the trainer first of all has to know their s_________ and weaknesses.
81. The fridge now presents a cleaner image after I have emptied all the (内容物) in it.
82. It is important to (识别) what kind of person you are and what special qualities make you different.
83. Isn’t it (令人吃惊的) how the human body heals itself after an injury?
84. The job is (挑战) to me because I have little experience. However, it is also rewarding.
85. In order to encourage the students to take outdoor exercise, our school (组织) a mountain-climbing on April 10.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假如你是学生李华。VOA(美国之音)是你最喜欢的广播电台，在今年成立78周年之际，该电台向广大听众征集意见，请你给Special English 栏目编辑写一封信，内容要点如下：
1. 说明你是VOA的忠实听众。
2. 赞赏该栏目的优点。
3. 提出你的建议。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；3. 开头语与结束语已为你写好。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a senior student in China.


Yours truly,
Li Hua






参考答案
听力：
1-20 ACCAB ACBCB ABCCA BCBAB
单选：
21-35 BBADC AADCB CDBAC
阅读：
36-55 BADD ACBC ABCB DDAC BADB
完型：
56-75 ACABD CDBBA CDACD ABCDA
单词拼写：
76. impression; 77. exchange; 78. concentrate; 79. Obviously; 80. strengths;
81. contents; 82. recognize; 83. amazing; 84. challenging; 85. organized;
写作范文：
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a senior student in China. Congratulations on the 78th anniversary of VOA! I have been a big fan of VOA, which helps me a lot.
I really find your program Special English highly beneficial to me. First, it’s helpful for students like me to have a good command of English. To its credit, the speakers speak in natural and native English. Besides, it’s suitable for the beginners because the speakers use words easy to understand and talk at a low speed. Lastly, it’s rich in content and students can gain a lot from listening to your program.
However, as a young student, I think it would be better to set up a new part for the program, which covers the news on campus as well as excellent compositions from the students. I hope you can adopt my suggestion.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours truly,
Li Hua