北京市西城区学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题北京市西城区学年.docx

1、北京市西城区学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题北京市西城区学年北京市西城区2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷共13页，共140分。考试时长120分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。第卷 (共75分)I. 听力理解（共三节，22.5分）第一节: (共4小题; 每小题1.5分，共6分)听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。1. What does the man think the weather will be like in the afternoon?A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C

2、. Sunny. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a restaurant. B. In a cinema. C. In a supermarket. 3. Why did the man leave his previous job?A. To study further. B. To get experience. C. To find a new job. 4. Why does the woman make the phone call?A. To book a service. B. To ask ab

3、out a delivery. C. To arrange a meeting.第二节:（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分）听下面三段对话，每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。5. What is the woman?A. A bus driver. B. A college student. C. A shop assistant. 6. How much will the woman save with a discount?A. 50 dollars. B. 30 dollars. C. 20 doll

4、ars. 听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。7. Which age group can apply for the holiday English courses? A. 10 to 13. B. 13 to 16. C. 16 to 19. 8. Why are the teenagers put with the English families?A. To have them better follow college rules.B. To help them reduce their living expenses.C. To give them more chances to l

5、earn English.听第7段材料，回答第9至第10小题。9. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. What makes a film great.B. Which film they prefer.C. How a film is made.10. What will the speakers probably do together this weekend?A. Go to a theatre. B. Work on a report. C. Watch a film online.第三节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分

6、）听下面一段独白，根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下第11题至第15题的关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。这段独白你将听两遍。Tips to Stay Healthy During Challenging TimesMaintain a routine You will feel better and 11 better when you follow a routine. 12 It is a treatment for depression and anxiety. You can certainly benefit mentally and physically from it.Go outsi

7、deSpending time in a 13 environment appears to be an effective way to reduce stress.Schedule 14 time Do something you enjoy 15 , baking, or online shopping.II. 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I tried out for the football team during the summer before 9th

8、 grade, I never imagined how important this sport would become in my life. Football is a 16 sport, at times almost painful, and practices really 17 a teams physical and mental limits. Without trust in my own ability and a strong sense of commitment (投入), I would never have managed to continue after

9、years of hard work as a player, and with countless 18 . In the first year, I played on the defensive line. This was an amazing 19 that gave me a great sense of achievement. But in the last game of the season, I was seriously injured. I was prohibited from any physical activities for six months. Afte

10、r going 20 a series of physical treatments, I returned to the field as a team captain. I practiced harder than ever to make up for my 21 time.In September, during my junior year, my name was mentioned in the local newspaper as the key defensive linemen on the team. After playing a fantastic season,

11、I was given the 22 of Most Valuable Player. 23 , my skills in football do not magically extend to other sports. During the winter break, I went on a snowboarding trip and seriously injured my right shoulder. I had to have four 24 . Since I could not use my right arm for two months, I had to learn ho

12、w to write and eat using my left hand. 25 life must go on. I knew that my own present efforts would decide my future, so I 26 the strict training program to build strength and improve flexibility in my 27 . After an eight-month recovery, I was back out on the field playing football, the sport I 28 .

13、In this sense, the world of football has taught me an important life lesson: 29 and commitment make what seems impossible 30 . This lesson from football is one that I know translates through every part of life. 16. A. tough B. popular C. typical D. dynamic17. A. set B. control C. test D. require18.

14、A. mistakes B. adventures C. accidents D. injuries19. A. performance B. position C. moment D. advantage20. A. with B. over C. through D. into21. A. valuable B. lost C. extra D. regular22. A. pride B. choice C. name D. honor23. A. Unfortunately B. Similarly C. Happily D. Gradually24. A. practices B.

15、tryouts C. seasons D. operations25. A. But B. Or C. So D. And26. A. examined B. changed C. provided D. completed27. A. shoulder B. hand C. leg D. foot28. A. explore B. avoid C. love D. support29. A. Knowledge B. Belief C. Experience D. Opinion 30. A. enjoyable B. possible C. sensible D. responsibleI

16、II. 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ABig Problems, Simple SolutionsInventions are improving health and well-being in communities around the world. Speakers at recent TED events have shared simple and inexpensive solutions that can solve everyday problems.FUEL BRIQUETTES （燃料砖）In

17、 the developing world, smoke from indoor cooking kills more than 2 million children each year. In fact, its the number one cause of death of children under five. Amy Smith, founder of D-Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), discovered a way to make a safe cooking fuel. The material

18、 she uses is also free and plentiful: farm waste.Smith invented a low-cost device that turns farm waste into fuel briquettes. These briquettes produce smoke that is less dangerous than the smoke from other fuel. They also burn hotter and last longer. Farmers can make these briquettes from readily av

19、ailable waste. This invention has an economic benefit, too. Farmers can buy the device for $2 and sell briquettes they dont use. Smith estimates (估算) that this can increase a farmers income by $500 a month. DISASTER SHELTERS Over 31 million people worldwide lose their homes every year due to natural

20、 disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. After these disasters, many people live in terrible conditionsin tents or in large stadiums with no privacy. Graphic designer Michael McDaniel invented inexpensive and temporary housing for people in these situations.Called the Reaction Ex, these shelte

21、rs are small, one-room houses that comfortably hold up to four people. Theyre made from a plastic that is strong, recyclable, and super light. In fact, theyre so light that they can be lifted by hand and are very portable as well. McDaniel hopes that his invention will provide an affordable solution

22、 to help people rebuild their lives after a natural disaster. 31. The key goal to invent the fuel briquettes is to_. A. increase family income B. make full use of farm waste C. get free and plentiful cooking fuel D. protect kids from dangerous cooking smoke32. What are the features of disaster shelt

23、ers? A. Light and affordable. B. Heavy and recyclable. C. Big and comfortable. D. Small and breakable.33. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To explain design methods. B. To introduce new inventions.C. To report research findings. D. To advertise latest products.BCompassion may be something

24、that one is born with, but actually being good at caring for others requires experience and a certain set of skills. An early opportunity to develop and practice these skills came with the birth of my brother when I was in 5th grade. Although it took great patience to deal with a small child, I foun

25、d deep joy in something so simple as watching him grow day by day.Not only did I enjoy taking care of my little brother, but I volunteered at the Organization for Special Needs Families (OSNF) in my neighborhood so I could apply and further develop my childcare skills. I was partnered with Matthew,

26、a 10-year-old with curly blond hair and blue eyes. He didnt look different from other kids, but he had difficulty controlling his emotions, especially anger. His biggest problem was that he couldnt go to the toilet himself. Every day I had to clean up his mess if he pooped in his pants. It was just

27、like the “good old days” with my little brother before I successfully toilet-trained him.Although I was never going to be able to toilet-train Matthew, I was able to change his life in another way. We had swimming three times a week, but Matthew was hopelessly afraid of the water. At first, Matthew

28、just sat on the steps of the pool and did nothing. I pushed him slowly down the stairs until he was at last standing in the shallowest part of the pool. The next day, I pushed him a little further into the water. By the third day, he completely trusted me to take him into the pool. Maybe my large si

29、ze also helped give him a sense of security. He did not have to be afraid of anything when a 200-pound guy was holding him tight. I felt so proud as I saw him standing there in the pool, happily playing with other kids in the water. The OSNF adult leaders told me that I was the only volunteer who ha

30、d been able to take care of Matthew well. I think what made the difference is the belief I had in Matthew, like how I had always believed in my little brother.Helping Matthew “grow” to overcome his fear of water made me realize things do not happen overnight. Real magic is a result of patience, and

31、miracles happen when one believes in them. 34. How did the author feel about taking care of his brother? A. Tired. B. Joyful. C. Proud. D. Stressed. 35. The author volunteered at OSNF because he wanted to _. A. use and improve his childcare skills B. create a friendly neighborhood C. change the lives of other kids D. get some work experience 36. With the authors help, Matthew finally could _. A. control his emotions B. play with his friends C. poop in the toilet D. stand in the pool37. According to the author, what mattered most when he helped Matthew “grow”?