2021邵东县三中高一下学期期中考试英语试题含答案

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邵东三高2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试
英语
(本试卷共8页，全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟)

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(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。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. When did the man’s family first come to the U.S.?
A. Around 300 years ago.
B. About 200 years ago.
C. Very recently.
2. Why did the boy come back early?
A. He was hungry.
B. He had a stomachache.
C. The class finished early.
3. Who is coming to visit the man?
A. Sara. B. Sam. C. Antonio.
4. What did the man repair?
A. A TV. B. A toilet. C. An air-conditioner.
5. What will the speakers have for dinner tonight?
A. Turkey. B. Cheese. C. Tomato soup.
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。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Why is the man flying to New York?
A. To have a trip. B. To visit friends. C. To do business.
7. What time should the man get to the airport?
A. At 7:00 a.m. B. At 10:00 a.m. C. At 3:00 p.m.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What’s wrong with the woman’s living situation?
A. She dislikes the food there.
B. She dislikes the family members.
C. She has no chance to make friends.
9. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Move into a dormitory.
B. Have some meals by herself.
C. Spend more time on her program.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What are the speakers doing?
A. Conducting an interview.
B. Talking about their former company.
C. Sharing their working experience.
11. Who does the woman work for now?
A. A president.
B. A sales director.
C. A marketing director.
12. Where does the man work?
A. At Anglo-European Inc.
B. At Europa Marketing.
C. At the Gibson Corporation.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. Where did the woman lose her phone?
A. At her office. B. In a cafe. C. In a movie theater.
14. What did the guy do when he found the phone?
A. He called the police.
B. He called the last number on it.
C. He called one of the woman’s friends.
15. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Give the guy some money.
B. Buy the guy some food.
C. Invite the guy to see a movie.
16. When does the conversation probably take place?
A. At night.
B. Around midday.
C. In the early morning.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. How long does this trip take?
A. About two hours.
B. About one and a half hours.
C. About thirty minutes.
18. What does the restaurant serve?
A. Desserts. B. Hot meals. C. Sandwiches.
19. Where is the bank?
A. In the front of the first floor.
B. Near the duty-free shop.
C. At the end of the hallway.
20. What can be found on the third floor?
A. A restaurant. B. Toilets. C. A game room.

第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
A
As COVID-19 broke out and spread in the world, many countries are changing their social habits to reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus(新型冠状病毒）.Here are some of the ways that greeting habits are changing around the world.
China
Loudspeakers tell people not to shake hands but to make the traditional gongshou gesture(a fist in the opposite palm)to say hello.
France
France is famous for its romantic greetings.They touch each other's cheeks and make a kissing sound. But now, this habit may be coming to a stop. News papers in France have begun publishing advice on how to replace kissing on the cheek. French etiquette(礼仪）expert Philippe Lichtfus said that simply looking into a person's eyes can be enough as a greeting.
Spain
The outbreak could also hit one of Spain's most important traditions---in the week before Easter, known as Holy Week,the faithful(信徒）queue up to kiss the hands or feet of sculptures of the Virgin Mary and the saints,seeking their protection. It's said that the ceremony could be banned.
Iran
Traditionally,people in Iran shake hands to greet one another.But today,a video has been popular in Iran. Showing three friends meeting, hands in their pockets and two of them wearing masks, tapping their feet against each other as a greeting.
21.Many countries are changing their social habits to
A.develop the relationship between countries
B.attract more visitors around the world
C.reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19
D.show respect for other countries
22.People in China are told to greet through
A.gongshou B.eye contact C.foot tapping D.hand kissing
23.What activity could be banned in Spain?
A.Easter celebrations B.The Holy Week ceremony
C. Spanish music festival D.The Marathon event

B
Have you imagined that planting trees can make a big difference? People say that one man can’t make a difference, but Abdul Samad Sheikh, a 60-year-old rickshaw (人力车) driver from Bangladesh, has proved that doing a small thing over a long period of time can mean very much. He has planted at least one tree every day since he was 12 years old, which means that he has so far planted a small forest of over 17,500 trees. Imagine if everyone followed his example.
Abdul has worked as a rickshaw driver for most of his life. He makes a little money from his job, which is only enough to put food on the table for his family, but he somehow tries to also buy at least one tree every day. He considers it his duty to the world. Mostly he plants them on government land so nobody can cut them down later. He also waters them, and if he sees anyone cutting a tree, he blames them.
Abdul, his wife Jorna, and four of their children live in two old houses, on a piece of land that is owned by the Faridpur deputy(代理人) commissioner’s(委员会) office. They have no land of their own.
Sometimes, she commands him not to plant trees but he doesn’t listen. Abdul’s 30-year-old son, Kutub Uddin, has never told his father not to plant trees, because he thinks his father does a good thing for society.
Abdul’s neighbors all know about his daily habit, and praise his work. Whoever can ask of him anything, he will do his best to help. Therefore, Abdul is loved by neighbors.
For his efforts, Abdul Samad Sheikh was recently honored by The Daily Star, and given $1,253 to help him build a better home for his family. The Daily Star wished everyone to follow his example, and protect the environment.
“I can’t do it alone. I need the help of you all,” Abdul said in his speech.
24. What do we know about Abdul?
A. He doesn’t support his family. B. He plants trees with his own money.
C. He makes a living by doing different jobs. D. He plants trees to win his neighbors’ praise.
25. Why does Abdul plant trees on government land?
A. To get money from government.
B. To set a good example to people.
C. To protect them from being cut down.
D. To get a place from government to build his own house.
26. Which of the following can best describe Abdul?
A. Poor but helpful. B. Rich and reliable.
C. Uncaring and stupid. D. Active but dishonest.
27. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Driving a rickshaw. B. Planting trees.
C. Making big money. D. Building a better home.

C
There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms. The idea may seem disagreeable at first, but considering all the positive effects coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them.
Teachers love school uniforms because they help provide an orderly learning environment. Having student dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat and professional manner(利益,举止). They give students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentlemen. And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style.
Purchasing school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation and consideration. No matter what the school’s policy is, there are only specific essential pieces to the wardrobe that are necessary, so it won’t break the bank. A few wardrobe(衣橱）items can last a long time. Parents could also enjoy an easy morning, as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day.
Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly. Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore when students are limited in their choices, so there shouldn’t be any trouble about choosing an outfit for the day and getting ready quickly. Some students may not like the lack of individuality with a uniform, but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique style.
Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop culture. Celebrities（名人）and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students.
28. Teachers think that wearing school uniforms .
A. helps students put more effort into their studies
B.makes students feel less pressure in study
C.is just a tradition that students should follow
D.makes students lose their independence and identity
29. The underlined part “it won’t break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means .
A.a school uniform should be worn every day
B.parents will have to go to the bank many times
C.purchasing school uniforms won’t cost a lot of money
D.parents working in a bank can afford the uniform
30. We can infer from the text that school uniforms? .
A.will be more fashionable in the future B.are not popular with fashion designers
C.were not accepted by parents in the past D.will be designed by students themselves
31. The author’s attitude towards students’ wearing school uniforms is .
A. negative B. supportive C. doubtful D. unclear
D
Crop circles are patterns(图案) that appear in fields. The pattern is created when certain areas of the crops are pressed down firmly, but others are left as before. The edge is so clean that it looks like it was created with a machine. Even though the stalks(茎) are bent, they are not damaged. Most of the time, the crops continue to grow as normal. Sometimes, the patterns are simple circles. In other instances, they are complex designs consisting of several interconnecting geometric(几何的）shapes.
Most circles are concentrated(集中) in the south of England, primarily in the counties of Hampshire and Wiltshire. But crop circles are not limited to England. They have been discovered in the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, India and other parts of the world. The season for crop circles runs from April to September, which coincides(同时发生) with the growing season.
Crop circles were mentioned occasionally(偶然地) before the 20th century, but the phenomenon didn't gain attention until 1980, when a farmer in Wiltshire County, England, discovered three circles, each about 18 meters across, in his oat crop. Researchers and the media went to the farm, and the world first began to learn about crop circles. By the 1990s, crop circles had become something of a tourist attraction. Visitors came from around the world to see them. Some farmers even charged for admission to their mysterious attractions.
Researchers have been thinking about the question of crop circles for several decades, but they still haven't come up with a real answer----they don't know why they exist. Possibly the most controversial(有争议的） theory is that crop circles are the work of visitors from other planets. The most scientific theory says crop circles are created by small currents of swirling winds called vortices(旋风). The easiest explanation for crop circles is that they are man-made tricks , created either for fun or to challenge scientists.
32 .What do you know about crop circles?
A. The only appear in April.
B. They were first discovered in 1980.
C.The production of the crops falls as result.
D. The crops still grow well though pressed down
33 .Crops circles began to gain public attention due to .
A.the visits of tourists B. a farmer' s creation
C. the high admission charge D. the attention of researchers and the media
34. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. How crop circles might be created.
B. When crop circles were created.
C. The relationship between crop circles and aliens.
D. The influence of the earth' s energy on crop circles.
35. What ' s the main purpose of the passage?
A. To attract visitors. B. To introduce crop circles.
C. To explain who created crop circles. D. To ask people to protect crop circles.

第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Children's Games in Ancient China
Unlike the children nowadays, the children during ancient times didn't have smart phone, iPad or computer to entertain(娱乐) themselves. ___36___ Let's take a look.
Flying kites
Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite. ___37___ For example, the swallow-shaped kite is a well-known Beijing style.
Playing hide-and-seek(捉迷藏)
Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. Even nowadays, many children like playing it. There are two ways to play. One way is covering a child's eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄) him. ___38___
___39__
The closest thing to watching a film or television for entertainment during ancient times was going to see a shadow play(皮影戏). Folk artists manipulate puppets behind the screen, narrating stories and accompanied by music.
Setting off firecrackers(鞭炮)
Firecrackers have a history of more than 2,000 years. It is said that there was a beast (野兽) named Nian in ancient China. ___40___ After gunpowder was invented, it gradually replaced the bamboo joint cracker. Crackers are still set off during Spring Festival to symbolize auspiciousness(吉利).

A. And to scare off the beast, people burnt bamboo joints to make it blast(爆炸)
B. Watching shadow plays
C. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood.
D. Each of them has special features.
E. Different materials are used to make the kite.
F. Shadow plays were the popular entertaining form in ancient times.
G. More commonly, participants hide and one child must try to find them.

第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(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。
Today, August 22, is the World Plant Milk Day. I want to take this chance to explain why you should change to or at least try plant milk.
Plant milk is not something 41 . It has been drunk for centuries in many cultures. The most 42 plant milk includes soya milk, coconut milk and rice milk and it is 43 to get plant milk from supermarkets.
The first reason why you should drink plant milk is that it is better for the 44 . Animal agriculture (畜牧业）is the 45 cause of greenhouse(温室) gas emissions(排放). By changing from dairy(乳制品) milk to plant-based milk, you can decrease greenhouse pollution.
My second reason is that it is better for the animals. Just 46 human beings, cows produce milk for their babies. In order for people to 47 cows' milk, baby cows are not allowed to 48 with their mothers. Male cows are often killed when they are just a few days old. Choosing plant-based milk, therefore, means you can help 49 the suffering of millions of cows each year.
Now, if you don't care about saving the earth or the animals, then maybe you should consider 50 yourself. More and more researches have found that humans don't 51 cows' milk. The dairy industry has long pushed the 52 that milk is important for 53 bones(骨头）.The studies, however, have found the countries where people drink the most milk are also the ones where people have the 54 level of osteoporosis(骨质疏松症）.
My final reason to drink plant milk is that it is better for your wallet. It's 55 . You can make plant milk yourself and it is so easy.
With all of the different types of plant milk out there, there must be one for you. So why not give it a try?

41.A.new B.strange C.delicious D.famous
42.A.special B.popular C.natural D.expensive
43.A.easy B.necessary C.lucky D.wise
44.A.animals B.farmers C.agriculture D.planet
45.A.only B.possible C.main D.same
46.A.like B.with C.from D.except 47.A.send B.drink C.discover D.store
48.A.communicate B.feed C.stay D.work
49.A.end B.watch C.cause D.experience
50.A.enjoying B.saving C.teaching D.asking
51.A.love B.buy C.use D.need
52.A.result B.attitude C.idea D.rule
53.A.small B.healthy C.broken D.different
54.A.lowest B.safest C.highest D.best
55.A.cheap B.sweet C.simple D.valuable

第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Green Hills, Clear Water, Blue Sky is a project that was set up by the government three years ago. Since it was started, many people 56 (take) part. They think it is 57 (they) duty to make the Earth 58 (beauty) and peaceful. At 59 same time, they insist that the government should play an important role and try their best 60 (protect) the environment. Some answers of factories are damaging the environment by 61 (pollute) rivers with chemical waste. So it is 62 (believe) that the government should pass laws to punish people 63 damage the environment. Besides, the government should build conservation centres so that plants and animals 64 danger can be protected.
All in all, people and the government should work side by side to take care 65 the Earth.


第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
66.假设你是李华， 你的朋友张豪在英语学习上遇到了困难，为此写信向你求助。请根据以下要点，用英语给他回一封信。
1.要有自信心；
2.多记一些惯用词组 (set phrases) 和句型结构 (sentence structures)，并练习造句；
3.要大量阅读，多背诵(recite)一些好的短文；
4.写日记是提高写作的好方法.
注意：1. 词数80 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

Dear Zhanghao,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67.阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Papa always wanted a boy, a cowboy, to help on our ranch (牧场).I know he wishes I were a boy. He's always calling me "Joey" instead of "Josefina. "Whenever I ask to help herd (放) the cows here at the ranch, Papa says, "That's men's work."
It was Saturday morning. I flew into the kitchen when I smelled the delicious smell of breakfast. Papa had already finished eating and was putting on his rubber boots (橡胶靴子). Without a word, he walked out into the heavy rain.
"Is Papa mad at me or just the world in general?" I asked Mama.
"We've been having a lot of rain. Your father's worried about the cows," she explained. "Unless he can drive them to high ground, they will be in danger. He needs help."
"I'm pretty good on a horse," I said. "I've got prizes to prove it."
She laughed. "You know how Papa feels about young ladies driving cows."
I did, but I decided to make an offer anyway. When Papa got back, I was waiting at the door. "I could help if you'd only let me, "I told him.
He stood there for what seemed like an hour,and then said, "Go get your raincoat,Joey."
"It's Josefina!" I raced back into the house.
We rode into the grassland, Papa on a big horse named Miguel and me on my horse, Isabella. We began calling the cows as soon as we reached the river. Finally, we found our red-and-white cows in a thicket(灌木丛). We got the cows out of the thicket and herded them toward higher ground. But they stopped at the deep river that stood in our way.
Finally,the first cow stepped into the water,and the others followed. Papa swam across on Miguel, then turned to watch me, "Hold on tight,Joey."
As Isabella walked in, I felt cold water around my legs. Then my horse tripped(绊倒) and went under except for her head. I got wet all the way up to my back. Smiling, Papa said, "A true cowboy is brave, Joey."
"Cowgirl,"I corrected him.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
We'd just gotten on the ground when loud thunder almost made Isabella jump out from under me.
Paragraph 2:
I could smell the wonderful smell of Mama's cooking as we rode past the ranch house.


邵东三高2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试
英语答案


第一部分
听力
1—5 CCBCA 6—10 CACAA
11—15 BACBA 16—20 BABBC

第二部分
第一节 阅读理解
21-23 CAB
24-27 BCAB
28-31 ACAB
32-33 DDAB

第二节 七选五
36-40 CDGBA

第三部分
第一节 完型填空
41-45 ABADC
46-50 ABCAB 51-55 DCBCA
第二节
56：have taken 57:their 58： beautiful 59：the 60：to protect
61：polluting 62:believed 63:who/that 64: in 65：of

第四部分 写作
第一节 应用文写作
【答案】
Dear Zhanghao,
Having received your letter, I feel sorry to know that you have difficulty in learning English. I can understand your feeling now, but don’t worry too much and I’m writing to give you some suggestions.
First of all, don’t be disappointed and just believe in yourself. Secondly, you’d better memorize some set phrases and sentence structures and practice making sentences with them. Thirdly, spend more time in reading and reciting good passages, which will contribute to building your vocabulary and help to better your writing skills. Last but not least, keeping a diary in English is a good way to improve your English writing. You can have a try without delay.
I hope you will find these suggestions useful and I believe with your determination, you can manage to overcome these difficulties. Please let me know without hesitation if you need any help. Best wishes to you.
Yours,