上海市控江中學(xué)20212022學(xué)年高一下學(xué)期期中英語試卷（含解析）

1、控江中學(xué)2021學(xué)年第二學(xué)期高一年級期中英語試卷（滿分150分）I. Listening Comprehension （30 分）Section ADirections: 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.

2、 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 heard.A.6:45 B.6:15 C.5:55 D.6:30A. At a convenience store. B. At a cinema. C. At a railway station. D. At a hospital.A. She watche

3、d a TV show until midnight. B. She was trying a new diet.C. She did too much physical exercise. D. She was having a fever.A. He left his cellphone at home. B. He was late for the meeting.C. He was in a hurry to go back home. D. He didn t read the message while running.A. Ticket seller and audience.

4、B. Manager and secretary.C. Librarian and reader. D. Receptionist and customer.A. The boy* s examination score.The boyM s life goals in the future.The boy s performance in a basketball game.D Parents expectation on child s academic performance.A. The man had supposed the woman to be late.Stacy didnH

5、 t take the traffic into consideration.Stacy didn t admit being late for the appointment.The woman was a little bit late for the appointment.A. From the newspaper. B. From the internet.C. From wildlife protection groups. D. From the government officialsA. The woman has no interest in reading novels.

6、The woman is in low mood and nothing interests her.Historical novel is the woman s favorite kind of novels.The woman likes romantic novels more than any other novels.A. Tom s father is good at playing football.Tom has to finish his homework within an hour.Tom s father used to object to Tom s playing

7、 football.Tom is excited that his father allows him to play football.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read t

8、wice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.A. He was punished to be working in an animal she

9、lter.He was fined a lot of money and lost his job as a butcher.He was forbidden from living in his apartment for three years.He was heavily fined and not allowed to keep animals for ten years.A. He was scratched by the cat he raised at home.His cat was captured and nearly killed by the tiger.He was

10、attacked by the tiger and was bit in the arm.His tiger was seriously ill after eating the raw meat.A. Ming can t live without jazz and hip-hop.Ming is not accustomed to the country life.Ming doesn* t like the food in the animal shelter.He can I fall asleep without MingM s smell and noise.Questions 1

11、4 through 16 are based on the following introduction.A. The call to prayer happens too frequent and should be reduced.The loudspeakers announcing prayer time damage people,* s life.The first call to prayer is too early and should be after sunrise.Arabs make too much noise during the prayer time in m

12、osques.。青真寺）A. He thinks Israel is a country of Judaism.He is a racist and his aim is to reduce Arab population.He intends to create an atmosphere of freedom and equality.He believes the country should protect citizens from the noise.A. The bill destroys the harmony between Jews and Arabs.The bill d

13、oesnM t respect the right of the Arabs.The bill shows the hatred against the Arabs.The loudspeaker hurts all of the society.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following longer conversation.17 A. She is a chef. B. She is a nurse assistant.C. She is a medical transcriptionist. D. She is a housew

14、ife.18. A. Listening to the conversation between the doctor and patients.Writing down the medical report on the computer.Finding the problems in the medical treatment.Helping the doctor to take care of patients.A. She gets paid every two weeks.She can explain it to her son.She can learn from differe

15、nt medical cases.She can balance work with domestic duties.A. He regards the job meaningless and looks down upon it.He insists that it should be done by the doctor himself.He is proud of his mother and understands her choice.He feels sorry that it is not paid as well as his father* s job.IL Grammar

16、and Vocabulary （45 分）Section A （30%）Directions: Choose the best answer from ABCD to complete the sentence.Sharing wealth and whatever else is sharable with others is Confucius prescribed （規(guī)定）to thegovernment officials and heads of big families to maintain social stability.A. thatB. whatC. beforeD. w

17、hetherThe concept of sharing is so deep-rooted in Chinese culture that people share their belongings evenbeing aware of it.A. withoutB. aboutC. atD. byA. withoutB. aboutC. atD. byThe bike-sharing model has not only made life more convenient for people but also eased the pressure public transport inc

18、luding buses and subways.A. inB. ofC. aboutD. onThe e-bikes,can run at about 30 kilometers an hour, enable users to cover longer distances and save time.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. whetherUnlike the old model, which required one to visit a car rental agency to hire a car, all one needs to dois to regis

19、ter as a member of a car-sharing club to unlock a car at a parking lot and drive to ones destination.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. when6.sharing economy can make use of resources more convenient and cost-efficient, the approach has become popular in society.A. WhetherB. AsC. IfD. AlthoughUnder the Belt a

20、nd Road Initiative framework, China has joined hands with more than 140 countries to link them more closely with telecommunication networks, roads, railways and marine routes.the Belt and Road Initiative has been welcomed by all the participating countries.A. No wonderB. No matterC. NowhereD. Instea

21、dBoeing China says it is working with its airline customers and is ready to support them after a nearly 7-year-old Boeing B737-800 passenger jet of China Eastern Airlines, with 132 people on board,in the mountains of southern China on Monday.A. being crashingB. to crashC. crashedD. to have crasheduB

22、oeing is in contact with the US National Transportation Safety Board, and our technical experts are prepared to assist with the investigation by the Civil Aviation Administration of China,“ Boeing China said in astatement on Tuesday.A. ledB. leadC. leadingD. is ledGermany is just one of the many EU

23、states that a rise in new cases.A. has witnessedB. have witnessedC. witnessingD. to witnessHe admitted that restriction measures had come too early. Austria lifted almost all restrictions relatingto COVID-19 on March 5 and is now the first EU state tougher restrictions during the current wave ofinfe

24、ctions.A. easing; reintroducingB. easing; reintroducedD. easing; to reintroduceC. being eased; to reintroduceD. easing; to reintroducenew cases have been rising since last week, the proportion of intensive care bedsby COVID-19 patients has dropped from two weeks ago.A. While; occupiedB. Whether; to

25、occupyC. Although; occupyingD. When; occupiedThe international community reached an agreement on banning the use of biological weapons after World War I,Germany, the United Kingdom and France used such weapons, leading to heavy casuaities( 傷亡). A. from whichB. in thatC. during whichD. with whichIt i

26、s clear that the US resorts to double standard on bioresearch it does on many other issues of globalconcern.A. likeB. asC. becauseD. as ifThe US has not accepted an international investigation into Fort Detrick, a US military lab researchon coronaviruses had been going on for years.A. whichB. thatC.

27、 whereD. andDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.We are at the

28、end of day six of the war in Ukraine launched on February 24 by President Vladimir Putin. We16 (shock) and saddened by the events and by the human suffering they are causing. And as we speak, really, a Russian military convoy is headed towards Kyiv, and other Ukrainian cities 17 (bomb). Its still ea

29、rly days, and its difficult to predict 18 the situation will evolve even just in the next few hours. But this is a war 19 should concern everyone, everywhere.Grandi, UN High Commissioner, appealed for the “guns to fall silenf, in Ukraine 20 humanitarian aid can reach the millions more still inside t

30、he country.Syria, 21 civil war erupted in 2011, remains the country with the largest refugee outflows - nearly 5.7 million people, according to UNHCRs figures. Two years later, in 2015, hundreds of thousands of Syrian and other refugees who had mostly been in Turkey 22 (flee) to Europe.So far, UN of

31、ficials and others have generally praised the response from Ukraines neighbors, 23 have opened homes, gymnasiums and other facilities to take in the refugees.The situation in Ukraine has become what it is today 24 a variety of complex reasons, and what is needed to solve such a complex issue is a co

32、ol head and a rational mind, not 25(add) fuel to the firewhich only intensifies (力口居U) the situation.Section B （15 分）Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. integrityB. mechanismC. re

33、solveD. establishmentE. shelterF. discouragesG. ensuringH. diplomaticI. regionalJ. guaranteeK. initiativeChina*s ambassador to the United Nations on Monday called on parties to the Ukraine conflict to ensure the safety of humanitarian （人道主義的）corridors.China calls on all parties concerned to exercise

34、 maximum restraint （克制）,effectively increase 26 efforts, let the war stop, effectively protect the safety of civilian life and property and basic needs, and prevent a large-scale humanitarian crisis.Russia and Ukraine reached an agreement on the establishment of humanitarian corridors, Zhang said. 4

35、tI hope Russia and Ukraine can overcome the obstacles encountered during the implementation process, 27 a safe humanitarian corridor.Zhang restated a six-point 28 put forward by Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on preventing a large-scale humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.First, hum

36、anitarian assistance should be made in accordance with the principles of humanity, neutrality and impartiality.Second, full attention should be given to the displaced people in and from Ukraine, and efforts should be made to provide them with proper 29. Wang said.Third, Wang called for ensuring the

37、protection of civilians and preventing secondary humanitarian disasters in Ukraine.Fourth, efforts should be made to 30 safe and smooth humanitarian aid activities, including providing rapid, safe humanitarian access, Wang noted.Fifth, he called for ensuring the safety of foreign nationals in Ukrain

38、e, allowing them safe departure and helping them return to their home countries.Sixth, support should be given to the UN*s coordinating role in channeling humanitarian aid and the work of the UN crisis coordinator for Ukraine, Wang added.To 31 the current crisis, Zhang said, we must “uphold （支持）the

39、purposes and principles of the UN Charter and respect and protect the sovereignty （主權(quán)）and territorial32 of all countries; to rely ondialogue, negotiation and peaceful means for dispute resolution; to aim for long-term 33 stability and forge 造）a balanced, effective and sustainable European security 3

40、4“China will continue to speak out and do its best for peace. China supports and encourages all diplomatic efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, and 35 action that may escalate （激 化）the situation in Ukraine,M he said.III. Reading Comprehension （55 分）Section A （15 分）Di

41、rections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.What is the future of journalism?With the coming of a new era of technology and connectivity, journalism will soon reach a crisis

42、 point. How can journalists now find their own voice and keep the profession alive and well among the 36 of millions of people?Khaled Hosseini once wrote that “If culture is a house, language is the key5. Imagine if journalists didnt have to use an interpreter to speak to their 37 in war zones, but

43、could communicate with them directly? How much more information would they be able to gather that would otherwise have been lost in 38? NelsonMandela said that if you speak to someone in one language, you speak to their head, but if you speak to them in their 39 language, you speak to their heart.Te

44、chnology is often seen as the future of journalism. We are more connected than we ever have been before.4（）. this can have serious consequences when it comes to journalism. Although the news can be updatedquicker, the fast speed with which these interactions are allowed to take place can ultimately

45、damage41:often there simply isnt time to fact-check or proof-read properly, which can lead to a severe 42injournalistic quality.With the internet 43 our lives, there are more and more voices all shouting to be heard. Everyone has their own voice, all the social networks are highly 44. and the intern

46、et has an answer for everything youask. So how can 45 journalists compete? By sticking to the 46, not sensationalising ifunnecessary, and exhibiting strength in their personal style.One of the greatest strengths of the internet is its adaptability. Stories no longer have to consist of47 text, with o

47、ne or two images. Journalists can use all sorts of media to create a lively story, whichwill in turn 48 readers quicker and easier than a page of crowded text. Although the story itself willstill be the backbone of journalism, there will be a greatly increased room fbr creativity.To conclude, as we

48、grow ever more conscious that we live in a globalized and digitalized world, there is a greater drive towards 49 awareness and stylistic factual reporting, which will be invaluable injournalism. In addition, technological advances will and are currently allowing a sharp growth of 50 inthe industry,

49、where journalists are finding ever more diverse and fascinating ways to tell their stories.36. A. killingB. missingC. shoutingD. reading37. A. employeesB. absenteesC. traineesD. interviewees38. A. exchangeB. translationC. encounterD. operation39. A. officialB. nativeC. informalD. second40. A. Howeve

50、rB. ThereforeC. MoreoverD. Likewise41. A. responsibilityB. credibilityC. flexibilityD. visibility42. A. fallB. extinctionC. depressionD. despair43. A. favouringB. equippingC. defeatingD. dominating44. A. destructiveB. extraordinaryC. feasibleD. influential45. A. overseasB. domesticC. qualityD. warti

51、me46. A. emotionsB. figuresC. interviewsD. facts47. A. plainB. blackC. easyD. virtual48. A. civilizeB. produceC. involveD. benefit49. A. culturalB. economicC. politicalD. environmental50. A. populationB. objectionC. originalityD. visionSection B （32 分）Directions: Read the following three passages. E

52、ach 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）Being a normal, healthy nineteen-year-old, Rhona was in the habit

53、 of falling asleep the moment her head touched her pillow and not wakening up again until her mother called her at seven-thirty.When she awoke that morning in the grey light of early dawn, she had no idea what had disturbed her. Then she imagined, or thought she imagined, a faint smell of smoke arou

54、nd her nostrils （鼻孔）.What was strange, though, was the very fact that she was wide awake and, according to her bedside clock, it was only a quarter to four.She sat up, listening, alert. There was definitely a smell of burning. Rising quickly, she crossed to the window and opened it quietly, thinking

55、 it would be the remains of some garden bonfire. But it wasnt. She saw smoke and flames billowing out of a downstairs window next door.Barefoot and in pyjamas, she ran first to her parents room, opening their door to call, Mum! Dad! Theres a fire next door!Downstairs in a flash, she hurriedly dialed

56、 999 and gave her name and address in clear, brief tones. By the time she had finished, Graeme, her elder brother, was coming running downstairs.“You go to their front door-Ill go to the back, she said to him.As she banged on their neighbors, back door, she could hear a child crying in fear. Without

57、 stopping to think, Rhona lifted the large doorstop and smashed it through a glass panel, put her hand in and turned the key which opened the door.Through the smoke she saw a drying screen hung with white washing and she grabbed at as many of the damp （濕的）clothes as she could on her way past towards

58、 the stairs. Halfway up she met Mr Parker carrying the baby and she hurriedly gave him some wet towels before doing the same for Mrs Parker who was behind him leading two-year-old Clare by the hand.“Crouch down as low as you can,“ Rhona directed them as she took the childs other hand. Within a matte

59、r of seconds the family was safely outside.Rhona woke up early in the morning because.her mother called her for an emergencyshe heard a baby crying in fear downstairsshe smelt something burning in the airthe alarm clock rang as she set itWhich of the following is NOT true according to the passage?Rh

60、ona, together with her brother, Graeme, went to the Parkers rescue.The Parkers escaped from the burning house together.Rhona broke into the house by back door after smashing the glass panel.Rhona covered her mouth with the damp clothes before entering the Parkers*.According to the article, Rhona can