上海市宝山区通河中学2024-2025学年高一上学期期中英语试卷

上海市通河中学2024学年度第一学期期中考试 高一年级英语(学科)试卷 考试说明:1、满分:100分;考试时间:90分钟 出卷人:黄妍丽 审卷人:乐杭戈 2、试题答案全部做在答题纸上。 I. Listening comprehension (1*20=20%) Directions: In Section A. you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have hcard. ( ) 1. A. Driving in England B. How to drive a car C. A traffic accident D. Life in England. o 2.A.Inahotel. B. Ata bus station C. Inashop. D.Ata library. B.35dollars. C.40 dollars. ( )3.A.80 dollars D.70dollars. C. $ailing. B. Basketball. ).4.A.Wrestling D. Swimming. ( ) 5. A. She drove too fast. B. She made a wrong turn C. She parked in the wrong place D. She drove through the red light. ( ) 6. A. Three hours later. B. At about 2 p.m. . C. By the noon. D. At 12 o'clock. ( ) 7.A. Some classmates B. Some collcagues C. Some family members D. Some old friends. B. Sixty. C. Sixty-two ),8.A.Eight D. Seventy. B. John's. C. The woman's sister's. ) 9A. Ihe man's D. The woman's B. By bike. C.By taxi. 10.A.Bybus. D. By subway. Ouestions 11-13 areased on the following passage. ( )Il.A. He is a singer. B. He is a writer C. He is a worker D. He is a policeman ( )12:A.By the year 1998 B. By the year 1980 C. By the year 20o0. D. By the year 2020 B. Over $20 thousand ( ) 13 A. Oyer $20 million. B. Oyer $20 thousand C. Over $20 billion. D. Less than $20 millon Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 114. A. D is a common watch. B. It is a kind of smart phone C. It is only a replacement of a smart phone. D. It's an extension of the mobile phone. ( )15.A. Make calls. B. Send messages .C. Draw pictures D. Take pictures. ( ) i6. A. It costs you less money than a common watch. 英语学科第1页(共8页) B. It can only send messages and make phones C. It can take the place of your smart phone D. You don't need to take a phone out from your pocket constantly Ouestions 17 throngh 20 are based on the following conversation. ( !17.A. He soldit B. He repaired the enginc C. He repaired the whecls D. He still drives it ( ) 18eA. It was more comfortable. B. It was worth the money C. It was in bad condition D. It was safe. 1 19. A. The car window B. The car lock C. The front lights D. The engine. ( ) 20. A. It is pot worth the money he spent on it B. It is much better than the old one C. It is worse than the old one. D. It is not safer than the old one II. Grammar and Vocabulary SectionA 1*10-10% Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with thc propcr form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct. How late is too late? Time flies, or so they say. Whcther you are in Europe, Africa (21) America humans are constantly measuring and checking time. Some of us are good at it-planning and doing things way ahead of time-while others are always trying to beat the clock and do things at the eleventh hour. And that's only if yort'te (22) timre. What about if you are behind time? Lateness (23) se serious. If you were one minute late for work, would you resign? It may sound extreme to many of us, but that is exactly (24) happened in the UK upper chamber of parliament, the House of Lords, in January 2ols, International developmegt minister Lord Bates arrived one minute late, and, as a result, was unable to answer a saheduled question. Instead of trying to make up for lost time, as many might do, he (25) resign) on the spot. His resignation, though, was not accepted by the UK prime minister So, how late is too late? Many cultures take punctuality (准时)very seriousty,(26) othars seem to accept falling behind as just the normal way of things. In Latin America, things may happen five minutes, 20 minutes, an hour or even two after they have been planned, However, in Sri Lanka, lateness is a part of the daily routine. This is due to its heayy traffic conditions, In Rwanda, those attending to deadlines with strict timekeeping are said to be 'like a typical European'. This is a place whero s not unusual to arrive at 1lam for a meeting (27)__started at nine. On the other hand, in Germany and Japan, a great emphasis is placed on a stricter adherence(遵守) to time. In Japan. it is common (28) __ make) an effort to amive with time to spare for an appoinment. T hose (29)'_ arrived at the stroke of nine to a meeting starting at nine a.m. would be considered late. In Germany, however, (3o) ___a dinner 英语学科第2页(共8页) party were to begin at eight, a pcrson who bad arrived five minutes in.advance, may walk around the block to ensure that they arrive at eight sharp Section B 1*10-10% Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the b6x. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. B. alone factory A. daily 8. drinkable B. keep -F consumption H. removing 1. decreasing f.elearef G oportunity K enough Global demand for water is increasing as many coubtries are experiencing large populatior growth. Even in countries where the water supply is_', peopler are beginning to realize how precious it is. As a result, many countries are developing ways to increase and32their supplies of fresh water. One such solution is desalination(海水的脱盐. 淡化), the process bywhich salt water is trned into 33_ fresh water. This invoives 3_'salt compounds and other chemicals from the salt water. The main disadvantage of this method has been the cost. Consequently, a cheaper and more flexible method has been developed, whereby salt water is $5by passing it through membranes (膜). In the United Arab Emirates (AE), desalination bas nelped making up for the lack of natural fresh water. The first desalination 36 was set up in the UAE in 1960, producing 56,250 litres of fresh water a day. As the demand for fresh water has grown, so has the importance of desalipation. Expertg forecast that in the next year, 2.7 billion litres of fresh water will be required 3"in the UAE, the majority of it being produced by desalination. The water crisis is not a problem unique to dry countries. In countries with relatively high rainfall, water shortages can still occur because of leakages, In addition, the average daily consumption of water has risen to as much as 15o litres per person in recent years, due to the increased use of modern technology in our homes. To overcome these problems, the public are encouraged to limit their 38. and the water companies are being forced to repair pipes. The demand for water will increase throughout this century, and therefore more countries will tum to desalination as the solution to their 3water supoures. However, as water shortages become more widespread due to global warming, this 40 vill not be enough to solye the problem. Governments will have to ensure that water companies operate efficiently and the public will leam that water is a precious resource to be used economically III. Reading Comprehension Section A 1*15-15% Directions: Por 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 Have you ever had to decide whether to go shopping or stay home and watch TV on a weekend? Now you 41 do both at the same time. Home shopping television networks(网络) have become a 42 _ for many people to shop without ever having to leave their homes. Some shoppers are 43_. of department stores and supermarkets 44 the crowds, 英语学科第3页(共8页) waiting in long lines, and sonretimes hope of finding anvthing they want to buy. They'd rather sit quietly at home in front of the TV set and45 a friendly announcer describe a prodhuct 46 a model shows it. And they can 47 around the clock, buying something 48 by making a phone call. Department stores and even mail-order companies are 49 to join in the success of home shopping. Large department stores are busy 5o their own TV channels to encourage TV shopping in the future, Customers can ask questions about products and place 51 all through their TVsets. Will shopping by television finally take the place of shopping in stores? Some industry managers think so. 52 many people tma shopping at a 53_ store a great enjoyment. And for many shoppers, it is still important to 54 or try on dresses they want to buy. That's 55 specialists say that in the future, home shopping will exist together with store shopping but will never entirely replace it. C. shall B. should )41.A.must D. can B. way C. reason )42.A. program D. purpose B. fond C. tired )43.A. proud __ D. carefil C. treating B. striking )44.A. fighting D. stopping C.let B. watch )45 A. see D. notice C.f B. since )46.A.until D. while C. tum B. wait )47.A. shop D. deliver C. simply B. cheaply )48.A. snitably D. hardly C. equal B. lucky )49.A. nervous D. eager B. makingup C. setting np )50.A. putting up -1_ D. looking up C. books B. goods )51.A. orders D. answers B.Yet C. However )52.A. Then D. Therefore C.real B. popular )53.A. general D. true B. make C.wear )54.A.design D. touch B. why C. what )55.A.how D. when Section B 11*2=22% Direetions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read (A) Imagine, John Lennon's most famous song, was recently voted 'Britain's favourite song of all time', It's an idealistic song about peace and the hope for a better world. 'lmagine all the people living life in peace.' The song was a big hit in 197l. and again in 198o when Lennon was murdered in New York. It became a hit for a third time after the terrorist attacks of September 1l 2001. But who really wrote the song? Until recently the answer to this question was always John Lennon. But on a TV programme this week Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, spoke for the first time about how she, in fact, helped to write the song 英语学科第4页(共8页) Ono said that the idea and inspiration for Jmagine came from some of her poems that John Lennon was reading at that tinle. 1he poems began with the word 'Imagine': 'Imagine a raindrop. Imagine a goldfish.' Ono said. When I was a child in Japan during the Second World War my brother and I were terribly hungry. I imagined delicious menus for him and he began to smile. If you think something is impossible, you can imagine it and make it happen.' ln an interview just before he died, Lennon admitted that Yoko deserved credit for Imagine He said. A lot of it-the lyrics (歌词)and the concept-came from her, from her book of poems imagine this, imagine that.' Lennon said that he was 'too proud' to share the credit with her at the time Ono said that some of the song was written when they were flying across the Atlantic and the rest was written on the piano in their bedroom at their home in England. Ono said, 'The song speaks about John's dream for the world. It was something he really wanted to say." lmagine became a popular song for peace activists everywhere. In March 2oo2 the airport in his home town of Liverpool was re-named John Lennon Airport A sign above the main entrance has a line from Imagine: 'Above us only sky'. ( ) 56.What does the author say about the song? A. Imagine a is closely related to Lenon's death B. It's the most popular song in the world. C. If encourages listeners to use their imagination. D. It expresses Lennon's wish for world peace ( )57. Lennon came up with the idea for Imagine because of __ A. people's smiles on their faces B. his anger over World War II C'his wife's poems D. some delicious menus ( )58. What can be learned about the song of Imagine from the passage? A. The majority of it was written in Japan B. It didn't become known to the public until 198o C. Its theme is related to the prospect for the future D. There is an airport that shares the same name with it ( )59. What is the passage mainly about? A. Who wrote the song of Imagine. B. Why the song of Imagine was a hit C. What inspired the song of Imagine D. Where the song of Imagine was quoted. (引l用) (B) Time for an Adventure? Are you a bit bored with your nine-to-five routine? Have a look at our exciting range of holidays and decide what type of adventure you'd like. Activity holidays Our activity holidays are for everyone, people who love danger or who just like sports. We have a huge varicty of water, snow or descrt holidays. We'll take you SCBA diving in the Red Sea or kayaking and white water rafling in Canada. If you prefer snow, you can try skiing or 英语学科第5页(兵5页) nowboarding in the Alps or even lgloo-bullding. Por those who likg warmer weather, we also havo sandbonrding (the denert veralon of skateboardiug) or camel safaris Polar expedltlon Take a chance to Antarctica or the norther Aretic: cxplore a land of white natural beaaty an wonderful wildlife, Our experts will explaln cverything about the two poles as you watch the penguins in Antarctica or whalen and polar bears in the Arctlc, There's no greater adventure than travelling to the ends of the carth. A oncedn-a-lifetime experience Cultural journey Our culhral journeys will help you discover ancient civilizations: fndia, Thailand, Egypt and many more. visit temples. palaces and ancient ruins ust remember to bring your carnera! Oet to know local ways of life by exploring markets, trying exotie foods and meeting local people. Wlldllfe hollday We organize small-group tours to get closer to nature In Africa, Asia or South America, Gc on safari in Africa and watch lions and giraffes, Meet the famous turtleg off the Galapagos Islands Look for tigers in India, or take an elephant safari in Sri Lanka, We use local uides and atay in range of accommodation, from tents to trees houges ( )60. Which would you prefer if you are a sports lover? A. Wildlife holidayg B. Activity holidays C. Polar expeditiong D. Cultural journeys ( 6f. What can a tourist do during a eultural holiday? A. Watch lovely animals B. Appreciate ancient building C. Get clerer to nature. D. Have extrerme ports ( )62. What is the purpoge of this passage? A. To recommcnd different holidays B. To ghare travelling cxperience C. To introduce ways of relaxation D. To give advice on travelling (C I grew up in the 1960s. I wag taught from an early age to send a handwritten thank-you note showing gratitude for kindness, My mother used to buy me a box of stationery(信纸) and teach me the value of saying "thank you". She turned out to be right. Amit Kumar is a profesgor at the University of Texaa, He said that people liked getting thank-you notes, Howeycr, mogt of us underestimate (低估) the positive feelings they will bring He agked volunteerg how they felt after they received thank-you notes, Many aaid they were "extremcly happy". Dr Kumar found that it took most yolunteers less than five minutes to write the thapk-you notes, Jugt five minuteg to make anolhcr person feel 'extremely happy"! Yet. in reality, the idea of getting an actual pen, writing an actual note, finding a stamp and a mailbox, never seems to come to mind. We ugually do what in convenient for us- a quick text or an email Itg caay to gay"I'm busy," but even very bugy businegsmen find time to write thank- you notes. Take Doug Conant for cxamplc. When he became CEO of Campbell's Soup, the company had lost half of its market value. It was bad for morale (士气).He started fixing that by writing to cvery cmployec. In his ten years ag Campbcll's CEO, Conant wrote over 3o,ooo notes in all. Not 英学科第6页(共8页) surprisingly, the company turned around While people always like getting thank-you notes, sending the note in time is also important The late( 已故的)Princess Diana was known to write a note as soon as she returned home from ar event and have it posted right away. Professor Kumar's experiment, Doug Conant and Princess Diana prove my mother's instruction that an expression of kindness in this fast-paced world stil works. Thanks, Mom. ( )63. The anderlined part “turned around" in paragraph 4 probably means A. to employ more people B. to produce more products C. to go out of business D. to start to be snccessful ( 164. What can we leam about Amit Kumar from the article? A. He teachcs social studies in a university. B. He made an experiment about how people felt after they got thank-you notes C. He was surprised to find that most people never thought of writing thank-you notes D, He often sends a text or an email to the person who has helped him 65. According to the author, a thank-you note will probably work if it ① is written by hand ② is finished in less than five minutes ③ is written by a famous person ④ is sent out in time B.②③ c③④ A.①② D.①④ ( )66.The author's purpose in writing the article is A. to thank his/her mother for instructing him/her how to write a thank-you note B. to find out why people underestimate the value of a thank-you note C. to criticise those who look for excuses not to write a thank-you note D. to encourage people to write a thank-you note to express their gratitude Section C2*4-8% Direetions: Read the passage carefully. Then choose the most suitable statement from A-F for each blank. There are two extra statements, which you do not need A. These birds fase a specific kind of danger: buildings. B. In reality, nough: large numbers of birds spend time in cities C. Birds have more space in the countryside than in cities D Birds are humans' important friends to some extent. E. They spread the seeds of useful plants F. By 1970, this predator had almost become extinct. City life for birds The concept of wild bird in cities might be new to you. When you think of wild birds, you probably think,"countryside."____67_ As you might guess, cities can be dangerous places for wild birds. How can they be protected from the dangers of urban life? Is it even possible that wild birds get special protection? WHY PROIECr WILD BIRDS? Sure, songbirds are pleasant to listen to. Seeing a group of birds crossing the sky is a nice sight. More important, birds lhelp humans. _68_.SThis is especially important in urban 英语学科第7页(共8页) areas, where plants may have difficulty growing. These birds also eat billions of insects, many of which carry disease, damage trees, and destroy crops MIGRATING BIRDS Some birds that migrate across North America cross over major cities. 69_By day, glass buildings reflect sky, trees, or both. Many birds get confused and crash rignt into the buildings. The lighted buildings at night, though, may cause the most damage. Some birds migrate after dark and fly low. They can be confused by-artificial light coming from buildings. As many as 1 billion birds die this way in the United States every year. Bird-lovers have encouraged cities to devise methods to solve the problem. One way is to help birds distinguish glass from open space. Methodically pasted images of birds on windows ac as a warning to real birds. PERMANENT RESIDENTS You probably expect to see populations of pigeons in big cities. Believe it or aot, some predator species have also made urban areas their home. Probably the best-known of these species is the peregrine falcon. 70A. small group of people refused to let that happen. The group raised babies born to captive birds. Then they released the young birds into urban areas. The birds' chances of reaching adulthood were actually greater than in the wild. With few enemies and plenty of rats and smaller birds to eat, the falcons could really thrive Because of such efforts, the peregrine falcon made a slow but steady comeback. By 1988, a least thirty breeding pairs were living in several U.S. cities. Instead of nesting in trees or rocky cliffs, they nested on bridges and on ledges of tall buildings. 第I卷 IV. Translation 3+3+4+5-15% Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets 71. 边吃东西边说话是不礼貌的。(It) 72. 你对他的这本新书有什么评价吗?(commentn.) 73. 当面临困难的时候你要有勇气去克服它。(faceV.) 74. 春节期间从上海到北京的机票价格在5千元到8千元之间。(rangev.) _起 _