高一上学期第二学段考试英语试题A卷 含答案.docx

1、高一上学期第二学段考试英语试题A卷 含答案2019-2020年高一上学期第二学段考试英语试题（A卷） 含答案本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分100分。考试时间为90分钟。第I卷（满分50分）第一部分 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADaniel Boone was born in the United States in 1734. He didnt go to school and couldnt read, although he learned all about

2、the forests, streams and hunting. He could move silently like an Indian leaving no marks. He loved to live alone in the woods where nothing frightened him.When he grew up, he married and tried to settle down on a farm. A year later, however, he wasnt satisfied and decided to go into the unknown west

3、ern lands, crossing the Appalachian Mountains. When he returned after two years, he became famous for his long journey. He brought valuable animal skins and told stories about the Indians.After this, he chose to keep travelling to unknown places. Once he lost to the Indians in battle and was taken a

4、way. The Indians liked him and became his friends.Daniel Boone died at the age of 86. He is remembered as an explorer(探险者)and a pioneer who lived an exciting life in the early years of American nation.1. Daniel Boones early life was mainly spent in _.A. learning about nature B. hunting with his frie

5、nds C. learning useful skills from the IndiansD. studying at home because he couldnt go to school2. When he got married, Daniel Boone first planned to _. A. set up a large farm B. go on a journey with his wifeC. find food, new land for his farm D. live a peaceful life with his family3. Daniel Boone

6、became famous because _. A. he travelled a lot in the western lands B. he was very good at telling storiesC. he found better animal skins than othersD. he was the first to climb the Appalachian MountainsBCan trees talk? Yes, but not in words. Scientists have reason to believe that trees do communica

7、te with each other. Not long ago, researchers learned some surprising things. First a willow tree attacked in the woods by caterpillars (毛毛虫) changed the chemistry of its leaves and made them taste so terrible that they got tired of the leaves and stopped eating them. Then even more astonishing, the

8、 tree sent out a special smell-a signal causing its neighbors to change the chemistry of their own leaves and make them less tasty.Communication, of course, doesnt need to be in words. We can talk to each other by smiling, raising our shoulders and moving our hands. We know that birds and animals us

9、e a whole vocabulary of songs, sounds, and movements. Bees dance their signals, flying in certain patterns that tell other bees where to find nectar (花蜜) for honey. So why shouldnt trees have ways of sending message?4. It can be concluded from the passage that caterpillars do not feed on leaves that

10、 _.A. are lying on the ground B. have an unpleasant tasteC. bees dont like D. have an unfamiliar shape5. The willow tree described in the passage protected itself by _.A. growing more branches B. communicating with birds and beesC. changing its leaf chemistry D. shaking caterpillars off6. According

11、to the passage, the willow tree was able to communicate with other trees by _.A. waving its branches B. giving off a special smellC. dropping its leaves D. changing the colour of its trunk CSam and Joe were astronauts. There was once a very dangerous trip and the more experienced astronauts knew the

12、re was only a small chance of coming back alive (活着). Sam and Joe, however, thought it would be exciting though a little dangerous. “were the best men for the job,” they said to the boss. “There may be problems, but we can find the answers.” “Theyre the last people Id trust,” thought the boss. “But

13、all the other astronauts have refused to go.”Once they were in space, Joe had to go outside to make some repairs. When the repairs were done, he tried to get back inside the spaceship. But the door was locked. He knocked but there was no answer. He knocked again, louder this time, and again no answe

14、r came. Then he hit the door as hard as he could and finally a voice said, “Whos there?” “Its me! Who else could it be?” shouted Joe. Sam let him in all right but you can imagine that Joe never asked to go on a trip with Sam again!7. Most of the astronauts were unwilling to go on a trip because_.A.

15、there was little chance of being selected B. they werent experienced enoughC. they thought they might get killed D. it wasnt exciting enough8. Why were Sam and Joe chosen?A. The boss wanted them to get more experience.B. The boss trusted them more than anyone else.C. They were the last people who wa

16、nted to go.D. They were the only men who offered to go.9. What did Sam and Joe think the trip would be like?A. There would be serious problems. B. There wouldnt be any danger.C. It would be long and tiring. D. It would be exciting.10. Joe didnt want to work with Sam again probably because he thought

17、 Sam .A. was very slow and possibly deaf B. didnt know how to operate the doorC. was less experienced than he was D. didnt know how to do repairs第二节 根据短文内容，从短文后的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（七选五）。You should make thorough plans before you undertake a camping trip. Just follow these simple camping guid

18、elines to make your trip safe and rewarding.Selecting an appropriate tent 11 . When determining the size of your tent, you should take into account the number of campers as well as the camping equipment necessary for your trip. There should be enough room in the tent for the camping equipment. 12 .I

19、mportance of foodWhile camping, you will need enough food to give you enough energy for your outdoor work. 13 . You should use a two burner stove to do all your cooking. Insist on simplicity in cooking and use vegetables and ready-made food during your trip to minimize cooking time.Adequate sleep 14

20、 . Nights are generally cooler than the days so you need to have enough warm clothes to feel comfortable enough to sleep during the night. When buying a sleeping bag, check that you feel comfortable in it. Extra air mattresses(气垫)may be included in your camping equipment to make your bed more comfor

21、table. 15 . Bear these camping guidelines in mind and make sure you are fully prepared to enjoy your camping trip.A. All campers should have adequate sleep during the night.B. Thus you must have an efficient arrangement for food preparation.C. The best camping trips are had by those people who prepa

22、re the best.D. Take healthy and nourishing food with you to meet energy demands during your trip.E. The comfort level in a tent determines the success of a camping trip.F. The size is the most important thing you should carefully consider when choosing a tent.G. It will destroy the mood of the entir

23、e camping trip if you dont have a good sleeping bag.第二部分 完形填空（共20小题，每小题 1分，满分 20 分） One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime leftHe was hungry so he decided to _16_ a meal at the next houseHowever, he lost his _17_

24、 when a lovely young woman opened the doorInstead of a meal he asked for a drink of waterShe thought he looked _18_ so she brought him a large glass of milkHe drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”“You dont owe me _19_,” she replied“Mother has taught me never to accept _20_ for a

25、kindness” He said, “Then I _21_ you from the bottom of my heart” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger _22_, but it also increased his faith in God and the human raceHe was about to give up and _23_ before this point_24_ later the young woman became critically _25_They finally s

26、ent her to the big city, where specialists can be _26_ to study her rare diseaseDrHoward Kelly, now _27_, was called in for the consultation(会诊)When he _28_ the name of the town she came from, a strange light _29_ his eyesImmediately, he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her roomHe _

27、30_ her at once and determined to do his best to save her life From that day on, he gave special attention to her _31_After a long struggle, the battle was _32_DrKelly requested the business office _33_ the final bill to him for approvalHe looked at it and then wrote something on the side The bill w

28、as sent to her roomShe was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to _34_Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill _35_ her attentionShe read these words“Paid in full with a glass of milk”(Signed) Dr Howard KellyTears of joy flooded her eyes as

29、she prayed silently: “Thank You, God Your love has spread through human hearts and hands”16Acare for Bbeg for Cwish for Dhope for17Anerve Bheart Cway Dmeal18Amad Bpolite Ccold Dhungry19Aanything Beverything Cnothing Dsomething20Agift Bpresent Cpay Dmilk21Aowe Bthank Cpraise Dappreciate22Aphysically Bcarefully Cemotionally Dspiritually23Aleave Bwork Cstay Dquit24AMonths BCenturies CYears DWeeks25Amad Brich Cbad Dill26Asent in Bleft for Ccalled for Dcalled in27Awell off Bhandsome Cskilled Dfamous28Alistened to Bheard Cheard of Dheard from29Afilled B