2021河南省名校联盟高一第一学期期中考试英语试题含答案

河南名校联盟学年高一（上）期中考试

英  语

第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共70分）

第一部分  阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共1 5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

     With graduation around the corner, you'll probably start to receive gifts. Whether graduating

from high school or college, you'll need to send thank-you cards to everyone who sends a gift.

They probably won't expect it, but a special card from you would be likely to make their day.

When to Write a Graduation Thank-You Card

    It's best to write a thank-you card as soon as possible after receiving a graduation gift. If

possible, do it within a couple of days. Although it's still proper to wait up to a month after

graduation, the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be.

     Why Write a Thank-You Card

     Whenever someone takes the time to select a present or do something special for you,

thanking that person is the right thing to do, even if you don't like the gift. The least you can do is

let them know you appreciate their thoughtfulness.

     Keep Track of All Gifts

     As each gift arrives, write down what the item is and who has sent it to you. This is necessary

because you'Il need to be specific in the thank-you note.

     Thank-You Message to the Family

     Remember to thank the people who supported you the most as you first stepped foot in a

classroom, stood by you throughout your education, and applauded all of your achievements. The

message to your family should be heartfelt thanks for always being there for you.

     Note:Your thank-you message to everyone outside your immediate family doesn't need to be

so long or detailed(详细的). Always start by showing your gratitude,  then mention the gift,  and

express how you plan to use it.

1. What will happen with graduation approaching?

   A. Thank-you cards play the role of celebration.

   B. An excellent student will surely receive more gifts.

   C. Usually few people will receive gifts from others.

   D. Thank-you cards can help make gift-givers happy.

2. What does the author advise in the second paragraph?

   A. The moment you get a gift, you send a thank-you note.

   B. It is quite difficult to write a good thank-you note.

   C. It is better to send a thank-you note as early as possible.

   D. You must rock your brains to complete a thank-you note.

3. What can you do when writing your thank-you message to your parents?

   A. You can express your gratitude in brief.

     . You can mention what they have done for you.

   C. You can tell your parents what you are to do.

   D. You can make apologies for your mistakes.

B

      My grandmother is 87 years old.  She loves gardening, and she has got a habit of not sitting

still as she loves to do some work all the time.  Once, while working in the garden, she slipped

and  her thigh (大腿) bone  was  broken.

      My father and I took her to the hospital. After examining her, the doctor said that the bone

was broken from the joint and that there was no chance that she would ever walk, even after an

operation. That was very sad for all of us. I looked at my grandmother. She was also looking at me

as if I could do something to treat her. She got operated on the next day，and a metallic rod(杆)

was fixed in the joint. The operation was successful.

     For the next month, she did everything only in the bed. All of us tried our best to take care

of her. I remember those nights when she felt much pain.  Once she said, "I don't want to live

anymore,  nothing is left now.  I am giving all of you pain and grief. "  I said,  " You have got a

broken bone but all the other parts of your body are functioning properly. If you can sit, that

would be excellent for us. "

      I don't know exactly what happened to her after she listened to my words. But from that day

on, she stopped complaining completely. Instead, she would say "I am alright and I will start

walking soon to water my plants. "

      After two and a half months we went to the doctor who had operated my grandmother. I

entered his office with my grandmother and you guessed what !  My grandmother walked in without any help. The doctor was shocked when watching her walkingl My grandmother blessed him and gave him sincere thanks. She said, "If you had not been there, I could not have ever walked. ”

4. What did the doctor's words mean in the second paragraph?

   A. Grandmother was almost impossible to recover.

   B. He was afraid of grandmother's health.

   C. Grandmother was so old that she was weak.

   D. He never operated on such elderly people.

5. What can we learn about grandmother in the third paragraph?

   A. She became confident that she would recover.

   B. She suffered so much pain that she was hopeless at that time.

   C. She was so determined to hide pain and grief.

   D. She was worried she would be stuck in bed forever.

6. What is grandmother like according to the passage?

   A. Wise.      B. Determined.      C. Out-going.      D. Considerate.

7. What would be the doctor's reply to grandmother's words?

   A. I have successfully done lots of operations in my career.

   B. Your recovery is what I have expected before.

   C. You are the first one over 87 to recover.

   D. In fact you are the true inspiration for me.

C

     Waste sorting is a procedure that involves the separation of waste on purpose into different

kinds as defined( 规定)by the final use for the waste.  That is to say, this separation of waste is

usually aimed at different ends, including for recycling purposes, or even for producing power. As

such, the waste sorting could fall into sorts like paper-based materials ,  plastic-based materials and

organic materials. The process could also be started by hand. Indeed, some companies that

manage waste have some sorts of waste sorting facilities in place for this aim.

     An example of the type of waste sorting that could be observed at the individual level is the

common type in cities where various waste bins are set out with clear indications of the type of

waste that should be put into them. Some of the waste bins have pictures indicating that only paper

should be put into the bins, some are meant for cigarette butts(烟蒂 )，others for plastics ,  and the

rest could be for any other type of waste. Also, persons at home could begin the process of waste

sorting by dividing the waste into various kinds before taking it out. Some companies and

government organizations even offer incentives, such as offering some money to consumers in

exchange for them bringing in used bottles and plastics.

      Some companies have specifically created facilities that are only targeted toward the

large-scale application of waste sorting for the purpose of separating the various collected waste into

      One of the purposes for the application of waste sorting could be for the sake of separating

materials for recycling, such as plastics and paper. It could also be for the separation of the waste

into the general categories of wet and dry waste. The process could also be for the purpose of

sorting commercial waste. With the application, I'm sure it is becoming easier to separate waste.

8. What can we know about waste sorting?

A. It is aimed at producing paper.

B. Its process is started by hand.

C. Its kinds are decided by the final use.

D. Its aim is to recycle waste successfully.

9. What can help the residents sort waste easily?

A. Educating them to know common knowledge.

B. Laying ou.t marked dustbins in the neighborhood.

C. Warning them not to drop rubbish everywhere.

D. Indicating only recycled waste can be collected.

10. What does the underlined word "incentives" mean in the passage?

    A. Methods.      B. Suggestions.     C. Rewards.     D. Solutions.

11. What is the author's attitude towards the application'?

A. Doubtful.      B. Worried.       C. Indifferent.     D. Positive.

D

     New research suggests that human beings may have been partly responsible for the

disappearance of cave bears thousands of years ago, when the plant-loving animals lived. Some

experts believed that the cooling climate during the Earth's Ice Age was to blame for their

extinction (灭绝 ) .

     Scientists reported last week they had studied genetic data from 59 cave bears. Their bones

were recovered from seven countries: France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Spain and

Switzerland. From the genetic information, the scientists noted a decrease in the cave bear

population beginning about 50,000 years ago. That is around the time of the arrival of Homo

sapiens, or modern humans, in Eastern Europe. The researchers said they observed a sharp drop

in the bears' numbers about 40,000 years ago. That coincides with the spread of Homo sapiens

throughout Europe.

     The animals disappeared about 20,000 years ago. The cave bear lived in the Ice Age at the

same time as other now extinct creatures. The bear was as big as a modern polar bear, but ate only

plants. It appears often in prehistoric cave paintings.

     There has been a scientific debate about what led to the extinction of the cave bear. Some

scientists believe that the climate change greatly reduced the plants they needed, while others have

blamed human activities, including hunting and taking over the caves where the bears gave birth

and slept during winter.  The bear's population remained largely unchanged for long periods before

climate cooling, including during two noticeably cold periods and other cooling events.

      Homo sapiens appeared in Africa more than 300,000 years ago and later moved to other

areas. The study offered new evidence that the arrival of Homo sapiens led to ruin for many kinds

of animals across Eurasia, the Americas and Australia.

12. How did scientists research on cave bears?

    A. By studying the bones found in some countries.

B. By observing the paintings on the cave walls.

C. By being told from generation to generation.

D. By making research on the polar bears.

13. When did the cave bear die out?

    A. About 50,000 years ago.           B. About 40,000 years ago.

    C. About 20 ,000 years ago.           D. More than 300 ,000 years ago.

14. What can we learn according to the fourth paragraph?

    A. Sudden change of climate made cave bears die out.

    B. Cave bears couldn' t adapt to cold environment as quickly as possible.

    C. The loss of cave bears' habitats caused damage to their existence.

    D. Cold periods were very common thousands of years ago.

15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

    A. Humans Perhaps Partly to Blame for Cave Bears' Disappearance

    B. Homo Sapiens Hunting Kinds of Animals across Eurasia

    C.A Debate over Why Cave Bears Suddenly Disa    Id

    D. Scientists Studied Bones Discovered in Seven Countries

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分1 0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。选项中有两项多余

选项。

Poor Study Habits

     Studying is an art.  Many students do not know how to do it properly, though. It seems as if

they are always behind schedule when it comes to handing in homework, or preparing for a test.

  16  Besides, we also show students how to deal with these problems.

         17   They put off their tasks until it is almost impossible to do well on them. There are

many ways you can use, for example, better time management. However, for no delay, personal

inner motivation(动力) is  more  important than outer motivation.

     Following motivation, each person studies better in certain places.  Libraries, cafes, studying

rooms in schools, and more, are often referred to as good places to devote yourself to your tasks.

   18   In this way, you can see what works best for your brain. You will never know for sure

where you study best until you try out many different locations.

     Along the same lines with atmosphere, you should know how to get rid of distractions(分心) when studying. There is nothing worse than something breaking your flow when you working on your tasks.  19   When you study, you need to get into a certain mind state and space helpful for studying.

     Apart from the above, you should take neat notes.   20   Also, you can memorize data your

brain needs to use for tests. Taking good notes during class keeps you focused on the learning

process rather than on your friend' s jokes, for instance. Having good attention during class can

change your grade.

A. Managing time well is of great importance.

B. You can practice studying in various places.

C. The following will discuss several bad study habits.

D. In fact, students need to have peace inside and out.

E. With great notes, you can recall information from class.

F. Delay is perhaps the most dangerous habit students develop.

G. Students need to learnto avoid distractions when they study.

第二部分  语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

      The summer after my first year of college, I got my first job as a waiter in a restaurant. For

me, it was a step moving from a   21    child to a more independent adult. I had never   22   a

day in my life when I was in high school because my   23   wanted me to focus on study.

      I printed out a recently updated resume(简历 )I first  24   in my senior year and filled out

dozens of applications. I sent applications   25   to get my first couple of choices. I got no calls or

emails back.   26   , halfway through the third week, I finally got a call back from one of the

places I applied to. We had   27   a meeting time, and after my   28   , I was more than ready

to start working the following Monday.

     When working, it was very   29  that I was the new guy. My parents   30  that I would

not last the first two weeks, and that I would be   31   looking for more jobs.  However, I stuck

with it.  I made sure to put a   32   on my face every day no matter what   33   . At times, some customers were always asking to speak with my    34   . Every time I heard that, I thought if I had a dollar, Iwould   35   work a day in'my life. However, 1   36   to get the hang of things after a couple of weeks. I always suggested the suitable   37  for customers.

A couple of weeks later, I had been told by the manager that I had received the   38  

employee of the month. At that moment, I felt like I had truly   39   it, and this was the first of

many achievements I would receive while working. It taught me a lot about responsibility and the

  40   of insisting on the work.

21. A. free         B. dependent       C. naughty      D. cheerful

22. A. spent        B. worked         C. saved        D. wasted

23. A. friends       B. relatives        C. parents       D. teachers

24. A. wrote        B. improved       C. planned       D. tried

25. A. agreeing      B. promising      C. managing      D. hoping

26. A. Besides      B. Meanwhile      C. However      D. Therefore

27. A. set up        B. put up         C. taken up       D. made up

28. A. contribution   B. interview       C. experience    D. experiment

29. A. lucky        B. terrible         C. likely        D. obvious

30. A. figured       B. advised        C. proved        D. admitted

31. A. unhappy      B. alone          C. back         D. crazy

32. A. flower        B. sign           C. note         D. smile

33. A. appeared      B. happened      C. rose          D. operated

34. A. manager      B. partner         C. roommate    D. waiter

35. A. only         B. nearly          C. never        D. regularly

36. A. started       B. refused         C. wanted       D. pretended

37. A. tickets       B. plans          C. cases         D. choices

38. A. friendly      B. best           C. hopeful       D. amazing

39. A. got          B. had           C. kept          D. made

40. A. truth         B. power         C. importance     D. way

第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共50分）

第二节（共1 0小题；每小题1.5分，满分1 5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。

     Lightning is very common but one of the most powerful weather forces to hit the earth.

  41   (actual) , every second about 100 lightning strikes hit   42   surface of the earth. In some

parts of the world, for example in India, summer lightning storms are very common. With the

rainy season   43   (begin) there, storms often cover most of the country's northern area. Last

week in June, the Reuters news agency    44    ( report)  lightning strikes killed more than 100

people in two areas of India.

      If you are outside,  45   (expert) say you should take cover,   46   means finding a safe shelter for protection.During a lightning storm, no place outside is safe.If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to hit you.Most lightning victims (受害者)  are in open areas or near a tree.

      If you are   47   (indoor) during a lightning storm, you could still be   48   danger. Stay

off wired phones, computers and other    49    ( equip)  that can put you in direct contact with

electricity. Avoid any areas with running water and stay away from windows and doors. Specialists

at the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that helping lightning strike victims

can save their lives.  It is safe    50    ( touch)  a lightning strike victim.  People struck by lightning do not carry a charge.

第三部分  写作（共两节，满分35分）

    第一节短文改错（共1 0小题；每小题1分，满分1 0分）

    假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共

有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

    增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

    注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

     Read has been an important part of my life. After graduate, I still keep reading books.

Reading books not only bring me knowledge, but also happiness. The things I learn from books

teach myself a lot about the world. For an example, I knew more about sports and different

cultures of the world. So I know the diversity of the world. Also, books show me the way to solve

problems proper. When I come into conflict between others, I try to understand them instead of

arguing with them. I read about many inspired stories about how great people succeed. So when I

meet difficulties, I tell myself not give up, because failure is the mother of success.

  第二节书面表达（满分25分）

    你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“我在高中的第一天”为题，写一篇参赛作文，内容

  包括：

    1．所见所闻；

    2．当时的感受。

  注意：

    1．词数100左右；

    2．短文题目和开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。

My First Day at Senior High School

    The first day at my senior high school left me a deep impression.