1、黑龙江省哈尔滨第六中学学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题黑龙江省哈尔滨第六中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题学校:_姓名:_班级:_考号:_一、阅读选择The Islands of HawaiiHawaiiThe “Big Island” of Hawaii is a paradise (天堂)playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle and at the same time, witness the attraction of nature: Thousands of square miles form a
2、wonderland, featuring breathtaking beaches, forests, snow-covered mountains and amazing active volcanoes. A visit to Volcanoes National Park, which has been described as a true wonder of the world, is a must. It is the states biggest attraction.Accommodations:Seasons Resort Hualalai: from $ 205.00Fa
3、irmont Orchid: from $108.00Sightseeing and Experiences:Circle Island Tour:from $48.00KauaiThe beautiful landscape of Kauai has led to it being called the “Garden Isle” , but it is also referred to as the “Island of discovery”, and with good reason-a land of striking natural contrasts just waiting to
4、 be explored. Green mountains, a breathtaking coastline and white sand beaches combine to make it one of the worlds most relaxing locations.Accommodations:Grand Hyatt Kauai: from $101.00Sheraton Kauai Resort: from $ 79.00MauiVoted the “Worlds Best Island”, Maui is widely regarded as one of the most
5、romantic destinations on earth.It is known as the “Valley Isle” and was the ancient playground for Hawaiian royalty. The island is largely rural with a small and wonderful population and a host of attractions and nature wonders.Accommodations:Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa: from $87.00Sheraton Maui
6、: from $99.00OahuOahu has a unique rhythm, filling the air with sweet fragrances (香气),music and language:from lovely beaches and amazing nightlife to beautiful rainforests and quiet valleys. Adventure, history, romance, discovery-Oahu waits for you.Accommodations:Halekulani: from $121.00Hilton Hawai
7、ian Village: from $73.00Sightseeing and Experiences:Royal Circle Island Tour: from $34.00Paradise Cove Luau: $44.00All prices are based on per person per night.1What is the biggest attraction in Hawaii?AGarden Isle.BRoyal Circle Island Tour.CVolcanoes National Park.DSheraton Kauai Resort.2For a coup
8、le spending two nights in one of the accommodations, they have to pay at least_.A$73.00 B$146.00 C$136.00 D$292.003The passage is mainly written to_.Atell differences among islands in HawaiiBprovide a better understanding of the geography of HawaiiCoffer accommodation services to the touristsDattrac
9、t people to make a visit to Hawaii A study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process (衰老过程). Researchers say that getting older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick. Their research shows that a devotion to a life of movement and exer
10、cise may help us live not only longer, but also healthier.For their study, the researchers looked at two groups. The first group was made up of 125 non-professional cyclists between the ages of 55 to 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. We will call this group the “cyclists”.
11、Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group. Within this group, 75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36. The people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. We will call this group the “non-exercisers”. Smokers,
12、heavy drinkers of alcohol and people with other health issues were not included in the study.Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests. They tested their muscle mass (肌肉质量), muscular strength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune (免疫的) systems. Then the researchers comp
13、ared the results of the two groups.Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they did not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.The researchers also found something they ha
14、d not expected. The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our lives.4How did the researchers carry out the study?ABy comparing. BBy discussing.CBy imagining. DBy reasoning.5Which of the following is a
15、 result of the research?AThe cyclists kept a thin body shape.BThe non-exercisers gained weight easily.CThe cyclists muscles remained strong with age.DThe non-exercisers usually had health problems.6Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?AThe cyclists had normal aging process.BThe cyclists
16、 immune systems didnt age.CThe cyclists lost nearly all their fat.DEveryone needed an exercise in their lives.7Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AHealthy People Need More ExerciseBTake an Exercise, the Harder, the BetterCCycling Is the Best Way to Prevent AgingDA Lifetime of
17、Exercise Slows Aging Process True friendship is like sound health. The value of it is seldom known until it is lost, Charles Caleb Colton said. Just like in any other relationship, arguments and fights are also part of friendship. You will hardly find friends who have never fought with one another.
18、Whatever the reason is, if a person feels that he is responsible for causing the differences, it is important that he should apologize to his friend.Though you can use the email, text messages or chat for expressing your apology, the good old way of saying sorry to your friend through a letter will
19、surely have a great effect on him. This will make your friend realize that your efforts of saying sorry are genuine and that you really care about him.Points to Remember:Timing: Write the letter at the proper time. It is not advisable to put it off for too long.Words: While you are writing the lette
20、r, what matters most is that you truly feel sorry.Sequence: Always begin by apologizing and saying sorry for your mistake. Then explain to him your side of the story. In the third and last paragraph, talk about what his friendship means to you and make a promise of not repeating the mistake.Delivery
21、: You should either post the letter or deliver it personally or through someone else. You can also keep it at a location where your friend will be able to find it easily.Some people may try to point out the friends mistake while writing the letter. Avoid this completely, as it can make matters worse
22、. The letter has to be brief and should only talk about the subject that has led to your apology. Keep patient and do not expect immediate results. In some cases, it may take time for the person to forgive and forget.8What is the authors purpose of mentioning the saying in the first paragraph?ATo le
23、t readers study the famous saying.BTo introduce the topic of the passage.CTo show who is Charles Caleb Colton.DTo tell readers the importance of health.9Which of the following can best replace the underlined word genuine?Asincere BgeneralCopen Dcareful10What is the best way to apologize to others?AS
24、ending an email. BSending text messages.CChatting online. DWriting a letter.11What should you do when writing a letter of apology?ATry to point out the friends mistake.BMake the letter long and interesting.CBegin by apologizing and saying sorry for your mistake.DWrite the importance of your friendsh
25、ip in the first paragraph. Jamie Wardley is a special kind of artistan ice sculptor. He first trained as a sand sculptor. Later,he learnt about ice sculpture. Now he does sand sculpture in the summer. And in the winter, he sculpts ice.When sculpting ice,Wardley has to work in cold temperatures. If t
26、he weather is cold enough, he can work outside. But winter in the United Kingdom is not always very cold. So often he works in a large freezer where the temperature is about -12.Wardley enjoys sculpting ice outside in the winter. When he sculpts in the open air, people can watch. They can be part of
27、 the creative process.Wardley makes ice sculpting sound simple. But the tools Wardley uses are sharp and dangerous. And the ice is very heavy. Each block of ice weighs 120 kilos. And some larger sculptures are made from several combined blocks of ice. Sometimes ice sculptures can be as big as buildi
28、ngs. In Kemi, Finland there is an ice hotel called the Snow Castle. Each year, Wardley helps build the Snow Castle.Inside the Snow Castle, the temperature is -50. Even the dining tables are made of ice. So you have to wear winter clothes when eating and wear a hat when sleeping. “The ice hotel is bu
29、ilt every year in January. Then it melts in April. Each year we rebuild it and create a new design,” Wardley said.The Snow Castle is a large and amazing work of ice, but Wardleys smaller ice sculptures are special too. One winter, in the city of Bradford, the UK,Wardley created several small sculptu
30、res. He used the sculptures to tell a story which contained an important message about goodwill and understanding.Ice sculptures are temporary works of art. When the temperature rises, they will melt. But that does not mean that their beauty is lost. The sculptures from that day in Bradford have now
31、 melted away, but their message of goodwill, understanding, and acceptance remains.12According to the text, Wardley_.Aloves sand sculpture more than ice sculpture Bsculpts ice in a large freezer in the summerCworked as an ice sculptor in the beginning Denjoys carving ice outdoors in the winter13What
32、 words can best describe Wardleys sculpting?AEasy and amazing. BSpecial but difficult.CBoring and dangerous. DSimple but temporary.14What do we know about the Snow Castle?AIt lies in the city of Bradford, the UK. BIt is too cold for people to live in.CIt requires to be built every year. DIt is built between January and
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