2020-2021学年上海师范大学外国语中学高一上期中考试卷
上海师范大学附属外国语中学2020学年第一学期高一英语期中考试卷
高一英语
II. Choices: (15%)
21 . The United States, Britain, New Zealand and so on arecountries.
A.speaking-English
B. English-speaking
C. spoken-English
D. English-spoken
22. Beyond stars there is nothing but space.
A. /...the
B. the.../
C./.../
D.the...the
23. Harry never enjoys visiting large cities because he thinks one such city is much like_ .
A. another
B. the other
C. the others
D. others
24. It won’t be long they understand each other.
A. that
B. since
C. when
D. before
25. It is no use (think) about it anymore but I just can't butabout it.
A.to think....think
B. to think...thinking
C. Thinking...thinking
D. thinking...think
26. the dragon doesn't exist, we still take it a symbol of our nation.
A. Despite...as
B. While. ..as
C. Despite. ..for
D. While. ..for
27. The disappearance of dinosaurs is not necessarily caused by astronomical incidents. But
_______ e xplanations are hard to find.
A. alternative
B. aggressive
C. ambitious
D. appealing
28.Carbon dioxide, which makes a between us and the sun, prevents heat from gettingout of the atmosphere easily, so the earth is becoming warmer.
A. difference
B. comparison
C. connection
D. barrier
29. When I came in, John was sitting in the comer with his hands on his head, nervously for the final result.
A. crossed, waited
B. crossed, waiting
C. crossing, waited
D. crossing, waiting
30. ―Are you sure you'll leave the company you've served for nearly three years?
—Yes. The boss never gives me any for all the extra work I have done.
A. praise
B. promise
C. guidance
D. expectation
31. Come and see me whenever .
A. you are convenient
B. you will be convenient
C.it will be convenient to you
D. it is convenient to you
32. My hair is long that I must go to a barber's shop and.
A. very...have it cutting
B. very...have it being cut
C. So...have it cut
D. so...have it to cut
33. Asia,in the east of the world, is four times Europe.
A. Locating...as largeas
B. located...the size of
https://www.wendangku.net/doc/7a4874486.html,rger than
D. located ...as larger than
34. —How are we going to make our language teaching more efficient?
―the teaching methodology.
A. To improve
B. Improving
C. Having improved
D. By improving
35. the QR health code, the elderly man had to left the station, feeling confused and
.
A.Without...fascinated
C. Without...embarrassed
B.With... disgusted
D. With.. .disappointed
III?Vocabulary: （10%）
Directions: After reading the passage and the sentences below, fill in each blank with a properword given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more wordthan you need.
During the outbreak of COVID-19, almost everyone in China wears a mask to 36 themselves against the virus.However, many people in the West feel 37 to wear masks, even if there is an increasing number of their compatriots being infected.
According to the Global Times, different attitudes toward wearing masks largely lie in the cultures. In the West, what people believe thatunless one is already ill, wearing аmask is simply 39 .
Siva Kumar from the US is one of them. “Masks can only protect you from particulate matter in the air you breathe, but they can' t hold up microbes," Kumar told ChinaDaily. “Wearing a mask when you’re healthy will 40 tension for others.”
US infection prevention specialist EliPerencevich told Forbes, The averagehealthy person shouldn' t be wearing masks." She added, “If they wear them 41 it can increase the risk of infection because they’re touching their faces more often.”
However, for people in Asian countries like China, wearing a mask is deep- rooted in their culture.V aluing collectivism(集体主义，people in Asia always want to make 42 to the groups that they belong to. In such uncertain and potentially dangerous time, many people have taken their responsibility to wear masks to ensure the safety of their 43 .
Chen Xinjie, a media worker in Beijing, said, Wearing the mask for a long time is hot, stuffy (闷热的) and uncomfortable...But as a member of the group, it’s our duty to do so.
Influenced by social cultures, the attitudes toward wearing а mask can be different in the East and West. But as US essayist Ralph Emerson once said, “We must each 45 others even as we respect ourselves.”
IV Cloze: (15%)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Every year about 40,000 people attempt to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. They ___46___ with them lots of waste. The crowds might damage the beauty of the place. The glaciers(冰川)are disappearing, changing the ___47___ of Kilimanjaro.
Hearing these stories, I’m skepetical(怀疑的）about the place —other destinations are described as “purer”natural experiences.
However, I soon ___48___ that much has changed since the days of disturbing reports of ___49___ among tons of
rubbish. I find a ___50___ mountain, with toilets at camps and along the paths. The environmental challenges are ___51___ but the efforts made by the Tanzania National Park Authority seem to be ___52___.
The best of a Kilimanjaro ___53___, in my opinion, isn’t reaching the top. Mountains are ___54___ as spiritual places by many cultures. This ___55___ is especially evident on Kilimanjaro as ___56___ go through five ecosystems(生态系统)in the space of a few kilometers. At the base is a rainforest. It ends abruptly at 3, 000 meters, giving way to lands of low growing plants. Further up, the weather ___57___ —low clouds envelope the mountainsides, which are covered with thick grass. I ___56___ twelve shades of green from where I stand. Above 4, 000 meters is the highland ___58___: gravel(砾石), stones and rocks. ___59___ you climb into an arctic-like zone with ___59___ snow and the glaciers that may soon disappear.
Does Kilimanjaro ___60___ its reputation as a crowded mountain with lines of tourists ruining the atmosphere of peace？I found the opposite to be true.
46. A. keep B. mix C. connect D. bring
47. A. position B. obstacle C. face D. wonder
48. A. discover B. argue C. decide D. advocate
49. A. equipment B. grass C. camps D. stones
50. A. remote B. quiet C. disgustedD. clean
51. A. new B. special C. significant D. necessary
52. A. paying off B. spreading out C. ranging from D. fading away
53. A. atmosphere B. experience C. experiment D. fascination
54. A. studied B. observed C. explored D. regarded
55. A. view B. quality C. reason D. purpose
56. A. scientists B. climbers C. locals D. officials
57. A. changes B. clears C. improves D. permits
58. A. village B. desert C. road D. lake
59. A. Obviously B. VaguelyC. PotentiallyD. Finally
60. A. enjoy B. deserve C. save D. live
V. Reading(30%)
Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questionsor unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have justread.
(A)
I arrived in theUnited Stateson February 6,1966, but I remember my first day here very clearly. My friendwas waiting for me when my plane landed at Kennedy Airportat three o’clock in the afternoon. The weather was very cold and it wassnowing, but I was too excited to mind. From the airport, my friend and I tooka taxi to my hotel. On the way, I saw the skyline of Manhattan for the first time and I stared inastonishment at the famous skyscrapers and their man-made beauty. My friendhelped me unpack at the hotel and them left me because he had to go back towork. He promised to return the next day.
Shortly after my friend hadleft, I went to a restaurant near the hotel to get something to eat. Because Icouldn’t speak a word of English, I couldn’t tell the waiter what I wanted. Iwas very upset and started to make some gestures, but the waiter didn’tunderstand me. Finally, I ordered the same thing the man at the next table waseating. After dinner, I started to walk along Broadway until I came to Times Square with its movie theatres, neon lights, andhuge crowds of people. I did not feel tired, so I continued to walk around thecity. I wanted to see everything on my first day. I knew it was impossible, butI wanted to try.
When I returned to thehotel, I was exhausted, but I couldn’t sleep because I kept hearing the fireand police sirens during the night. I lay awake and thought about New York. It was a verybig and interesting city with many tall buildings and big cars, and full ofnoise and busy people. I also decided right then that I had to learn to speakEnglish.
61. He did nothave what he really wanted, because _________.
a.he only made some gestures
b.he did not order at all
c.he could not make himself understood
d.the waiter was unwilling to serve
62. The waiter______________.
a.knew what he would order
b.finally understood what he said
c.took the order through his gestures
d.served the same thing the man at the next table was having
63. After dinner,he _______________.
a.walked back to the hotel right away
b.had a walking tour about the city
c.did some shopping on Broadway
d.went to the movies
64. That night hecould not sleep, because ______________.
a.he did not know what to do the next day
b.he was not tired at all
c.he kept hearing the fire and police sirens
d.he was thinking about his great city
(B)
Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration:3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability —the cherry blossoms—disappear! Washington Capital
Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration:3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.
Duration:3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most ,interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线）make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration:3 hours(7miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as your bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
65.Which tour do you need to book in advance?
A.Cherry Blossom like Tour in Washington, D.C.
B.Washington capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.
C.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,
D.C.
D.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.
66.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?
A.Meet famous people.
B.Go to a national park.
C.Visit well-known museums.
D.Enjoy interesting stories.
67.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?
A.City maps.
B.Cameras.
C.Meals
D.Safety lights
(C)
The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups. Silences may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness, or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap(间隙)with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a person's needs.
Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what maybe implied(暗示) is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection.
Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic udner discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.
Nurses and other care-geivers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be expericencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patient’s silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.
68. What does the author say about silence in conversations？
A. It implies anger.
B. It promotes friendship.
C. It is culture-specific.
D. It is content-based.
69. Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought？
A. The Chinese.
B. The French.
C. The Mexicans.
D. The Russians.
70. What does the author advise nurses to do about silence？
A. Let it continue as the patient pleases.
B. Break it while treating patients.
C. Evaluate its harm to patients.
D. Make use of its healing effects.
71. What may be the best title for the text？
A. Sound and Silence
B. What It Means to Be Silent
C. Silence to Native Americans
D. Speech Is Silver; Silence Is Gold
Section C(8%)
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Eachsentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
As you grow older, you’ll be faced with some challenging decisions. Some don’t have a clear right or wrong answer——like should you play soccer or field hockey. 72
Making decisions on your own is hard enough, but when other people get involved and try to pressure you one way or another it can be even harder. People who are your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they try to influence how you act, to get you to do something, it’s called peer pressure.
Peers can have a positive influence on each other. You might admire a friend who is always a good sportsman and try to be more like him or her. 73 For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them.
Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked, to fit in, or because they worry that other kids may make fun of them if they don’t go along with the group. The idea that “everyone’s doing it” may influence some kids to leave their better judgments or their common senses behind
74 Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do.
Even if you are faced with peer pressure while you are alone，you can simply stay away from peers who pressure you to do stuff you know is wrong,
If you continue to face peer pressure and you’re finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. 75 .
VII. Verb-filling (10)
11.The musician together with his band members (give) ten performances in the last three month.
12.A few months after he had arrived in China, Mr.Smith (fall) in love with the people and culture there.
13.Hopefully in 2025 we will no longer be e-mailing each other, for we (develop)more comvenient electronic communication tools by them.
14. (take)abroad for a tour can be a worthwhile experience to a senior high student.
15. William, one of the first man (explore)the depths of the sea in a bathysphere, got
Interested in oceanography because of one book.
16.All those (watch) the pop singing group cheered. applauding as they sang.
17.The officer_suggested that the wounded (send) to hospital as soon as possible.
18.Hardly had he arrived home when his wife (begin) to complain. ,
19.His quality of life(change) a lot since the operation.
20.Beer bottlecan be recycled,but they need (clean).
V. Translation (2+2+2+4=10)
1.她盯着那条项链看，视线无法移开。(tear)
She and couldn't .
2.为了与时俱进，老年人正努力的与新技术作斗争。(effort)
To keep pace with the times, the old folks .
3.必须釆取严厉措施以阻止对黄浦江的进一步污染。（protect）
Severe action must
4众所周知，新年伊始正是回顾过去成败的好时候.(known)
VI. Guided Writing（25%）
Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 -words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假如你是李华，去年暑假你和你的家人去了朋友Jim所在的城市罗马旅游，回来后你想对他表达自己的感谢之情。请根据以下要点给Jim写一封信，词数不少于120——150。
1.罗马的风景和美食令人印象深刻，你玩的很开心。
2.谈谈你对旅游的看法并推荐一个地方邀请Jim一家来旅游。
参考答案
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36-45. JDABF41-45. GKICE 46-50. DCACD
51-55. CABDA 56-60. BABDB 61-64. CDBD
65-67. ADD68-71. CADB 72-75. EBDF
11. has given 12.fell 13.will have developed 14.being taken 15.to explore 16.watching 17.be sent 18.began 19.has (been) changed 20.to be cleaned