福建省泰宁第一中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题.doc

福建省泰宁第一中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题

福建省泰宁第一中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题

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福建省泰宁第一中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题
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
Before We Were Yours
Author: Lisa Wingate
Published in 2017
Before We Were Yours is a touching story about families reunited. It moves deeply almost everyone who reads it. Before We Were Yours is adapted（改编）from real-life historical events, making the novel an interesting read for those who want to find out more about the great happenings in post-war American history.
Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, wealth, and happiness
Author: Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein
Published in 2008
The book is written by Richard H. Thaler, the winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2017, and Cass R. Sunstein and it was named one of the best books of 2008 by The Economist. Every day we make choices-about what to buy or eat, about our children’s health and education, and so on. Unfortunately, we often choose poorly. This book is about how we make these choices and how we can make better ones.
The Fault in Our Stars
Author: John Green
Published in 2012
The book is the award-winning author John Green’s most heartbreaking work. The story is told by Hazel Grace, a 16-year-old girl with cancer. She is forced by her parents to attend a support group where she meets and falls in love with 17-year-old Augustus Waters.
Still Just Kidding
Author: Cassandra Calin
Published in 2018
Have you ever wondered how a comedy writer comes up with funny ideas and turns them into comics? In this book Cassandra will be telling us all about herself and showing where her ideas come from. Cassandra will even go a step further and show how she designs her comics in a way that is sure to put a smile on even the angriest faces.
21. What is special about the book Before We Were Yours?
A. 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 firs