2019-2020學(xué)年廣東省茂名市高一（上）期中英語(yǔ)試卷

第一節(jié)：聽(tīng)對(duì)話(huà)，并根據(jù)題目的要求提問(wèn)和回答（每小題1.5分，共12分）

• 1．聽(tīng)長(zhǎng)對(duì)話(huà)，回答問(wèn)題。
  （1）How long has Louise been working at the center？
  A．About six months.
  B．About two years.
  C．About one year.
  （2）How did Louise feel when she started working at the center？
  A．Excited.
  B．Confident.
  C．Nervous.
  （3）What is the most rewarding part of the job？
  A．Helping the less able children achieve more.
  B．Thinking of new things for children to do.
  C．Seeing children have a lot of fun.
  （4）What does Louise say about working at night？
  A．It's unfair for her to do it.
  B．It's a necessary part of the job.
  C．It's something that she enjoys.
  組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 2．（1）When was Machu Picchu declared a World Heritage Site？
  A.in 1983.
  B.In 1911.
  C.In 2007.
  （2）Which description about Machu Picchu is right？
  A.People living there had no written language.
  B.It was built in a valley of the mountain.
  C.People lived there for more than three centuries.
  （3）What possibly caused the Inca to leave Machu Picchu？
  A.The Spanish attacked the city.
  B.The city was poorly planned and designed.
  C.Some disease spread there and forced people to leave.
  （4）What is Machu Picchu now？
  A.It's a research center.
  B.It's the capital of Peru.
  C.It's a popular attraction.
  組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié)：聽(tīng)獨(dú)白，根據(jù)所聽(tīng)的內(nèi)容，把它補(bǔ)充完整。（每小題8分，共8分）

• 3．聽(tīng)對(duì)話(huà)，回答問(wèn)題。
  （1）What does the speaker mainly talk about？
  A.Summer vacation.
  B.The housing office.
  C.Check-out procedures.
  （2）When does this talk take place？
  A.At the beginning of the school year.
  B.Near the end of the school year.
  C.During the summer vacation.
  （3）Which of the following activities will lead to being fined？
  A.The student can't vacate （騰出） his room by June the third.
  B.The student doesn't turn in the room key before he leaves.
  C.The student doesn't clear his personal things out of the room.
  （4）What must the students fill in the forms？
  A.Any damage to their rooms.
  B.Their home addresses.
  C.Questions for the housing office.
  組卷：0引用：1難度：0.0

  解析

第一節(jié) 閱讀理解（共3小題；每小題2.5分，滿(mǎn)分25.0分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

• 4．    Tired of working in IT and staying the same in Australia，Paulo Cattanco decided to make a change.In 2015 he started a strict budget so he could save up enough money to buy his dream KTM1190 motorbike，a camera，and enough funds to support himself for a few years.
     Then he gave up his job，packed his things，and set off on an adventure，travelling the world on his motorbike.Paulo，39，has spent the last four years biking through Australia.South America，North America，and Europe，riding up to 12 hours a day and spending his nights in his tent under the stars.
     "Australia for me was my first experience riding long distance and I was mind-blown by the beauty of the old continent." Paulo wrote on his travel journal， "Traveling through Latin America，I explored the rainforest and learned Spanish and Portuguese.Mexico has some of the best food I ever had and Peru is an interesting place where I can enjoy the unique local Indian culture，also called Inca civilization."
     Paulo has managed to keep his travels going by keeping his budget tight，so he hasn't had to get a job for his travels.To keep costs low，he seldom looked for accommodation in hotels and went camping instead.Thankfully，the motorbike，which Paulo bought second hand in Australia，has not required any major repairs since he set off.The journey isn't always easy，but Paulo has never looked back.
     Sadly，the Covid-19 pandemic put a stop to his travels in Greece when he traveled around Europe，and Paulo has had to spend the last few months in Italy，his homeland.Once the world is back up and running，he plans to return to life on the road and explore Asia and Africa.
  
  （1）What did Paulo begin to do in 2015？

  
  A．He switched his occupation.
  B．He started a travel adventure.
  C．He carried out a saving plan.
  D．He purchased travel equipment.
  （2）What do we know about Paulo's journey？

  
  A．He enjoyed the best food in Peru.
  B．The motorbike often troubled him.
  C．He got a job to support his travel.
  D．The view in Australia appealed to him.
  （3）Which of the following words can best describe Paulo？

  
  A．Determined and adventurous.
  B．Intelligent and economical.
  C．Ambitious and idealistic.
  D．Humble and knowledgeable.
  （4）Where is the text probably from？

  
  A．A fitness magazine.
  B．A travel journal.
  C．A lifestyle website.
  D．A sports column.
  組卷：4引用：5難度：0.5

  解析

• 5．Modern day robots may not be as entertaining as R2 D2 or the robot from Lost in Space，but robots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important reasons.
     Robots make great explorers on planets，the moon，and other landing areas.Aside from the earth，just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore.The air on most other planets is insufficient for humans to breathe，making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygen equipment.The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or much too cold for any humans to withstand.Plus there would be complications with radiation，weather，and a lack of gravity.Robots have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under these conditions.
     Robots are designed for collecting scientific data.Robots are also able to perform many tasks at one time and can process information much quicker and more efficiently.Important scientific projects from detecting minerals，analyzing ground samples，to finding water are all performed much quicker and accurately by robots.
     The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work.In order to successfully send humans into space we would need to build a vehicle that can not only carry humans，but also enough food and water to keep them alive for the duration of the trip.Moreover，robots have no problems working for hours on end.Robots never complain，they don't require food or water，and they never need a bathroom break.
     Over the past 30 years or so there have been many different types of robots used successfully in the exploration of space.Perhaps the most famous and successful robots are Spirit and Opportunity who have both been exploring the surface of Mars.They have both been very successful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water in Mars' history.
  
  （1）Which of the following would be the best title for the passage？

  
  A．The Development of Robots
  B．The Discovery of Space Exploration
  C．No Robots，No Space Exploration
  D．Robots Are Used in Space Exploration
  （2）According to the passage，which of the following is NOT true？

  
  A．The use of robots in space exploration costs more than the use of humans.
  B．It is dangerous for humans to explore other surfaces in the solar system except the earth.
  C．Both Spirit and Opportunity have found the evidence of water on Mars.
  D．Many different types of robots have explored the space successfully.
  （3）The underlined word "withstand" most probably means "

  ".
  A．remain
  B．bear
  C．defeat
  D．develop
  （4）What is the writer's attitude in this passage？

  
  A．Negative.
  B．Persuasive.
  C．Subjective.
  D．Objective.
  組卷：6引用：1難度：0.6

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• 6．Babysitter（臨時(shí)保姆） needed
     We need someone to look after our son on Fridays.He or she needs to see him to the bus to preschool and be here when he gets home about 3 hours later until my husband gets home from work.That time may vary（變化）.Our son is a very sweet boy and pretty easy to watch.
     Call Mary on 678345211.
  Newspaper round before school
     We need young people to deliver（遞送）newspapers on Mon.，Wed.jye.ai Fri.mornings.The paper round takes about 30 minutes in the village of Cranbrook.Papers must be delivered before 8 a.m.jye.ai you must have your own bike.
     Interested？Call us on 625432544 for more information.
  Holiday job
     Do you want to make some money this summer？Do you speak another language？We need French，Spanish or German speakers to work for us in the City Museum shop Tuesday-Saturday.
     Call us on 698542458 if you want more information.
  Munchies Café part-time work
     We are looking for breakfast and lunchtime staff（員工）to work in our café on Saturdays.The role will include food & drink service，making sure the café is clean，tidy and presentable at all times，and making our visitors feel welcome.
     Come in （8 a.m.-4 p.m.） or call Bella on 612398745 （after 4 p.m.）
  
  （1）What must newspaper deliverers do？

  
  A．Use their own bikes.
  B．Start doing their job at 8 a.m.
  C．Be free on weekday mornings.
  D．Finish their work in 30 minutes.
  （2）Which number should you call if you want a job relating to languages？

  
  A．678345211.
  B．625432544.
  C．698542458.
  D．612398745.
  （3）Where can you most probably find the text？

  
  A．In a textbook.
  B．In a newspaper.
  C．In a tourist guidebook.
  D．In a science magazine.
  組卷：106引用：4難度：0.6

  解析

第二節(jié)（共1小題；每小題10分，滿(mǎn)分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑，選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

• 7．A．Many are self-sufficient，not just providing their own electricity，water and sewage systems，but in all aspects．
  B．After you use the toilet，you flush it and the waste disappears．
  C．This shift from individual to group off-gridding reflects the fact that the trend is growing noticeably．
  D．They live in a huge variety of types of accommodation．
  E．Living off-grid still has a long way to go before it becomes a mainstream way of living．
  F．Rather than building permanent homes，vans or mobile homes or even old shipping containers are other options．
  Living off grid
  When you need electricity，you just plug in the machine and switch it on．If you need water，you turn on the tap． （1）

  For many people，these facilities are the basics of civilized society and the idea of living without them seems risky．Yet for a growing number of people，the idea of living off grid-without electricity，water or sewage-is an increasingly attractive lifestyle．
      Off-gridders do not have to give up electricity or a modern lifestyle-some choose to，but most use small hydroelectric power systems，solar panels or windmills to generate enough power for their needs．Heating and cooking needs are met by solar energy or wood burning systems，and toilet facilities range from non-water toilets to outside compost toilets． （2）

  It ranges from traditional yurts（a type of tent）to luxury house with high-speed internet and central heating．Whether they live in simple homes or luxury houses，what they all have in common is that their lifestyles do not create any pollution or carbon emissions-the ultimate goal for off-gridders．
      Around 100，000 people are thought to be living off grid in the UK now． （3）

  They grow their own food，home-school their children and provide their own medical care．They are people who have been priced out of the housing market or who have grown disillusioned with what modern society can offer and who decides that an alternative lifestyle isn't a pipe dream，but a viable option．
     A part from living an alternative lifestyle，cost is a big factor in choosing to live off-grid．Off-grid houses are far cheaper to build than ordinary homes since they don't need to be connected to the electricity or water supplies and even road access is not necessary．Materials tend to be cheaper，too．Popular options include straw or old tyres and cement．
      Surprisingly，the biggest problem off-gridders face is not building their homes or becoming self-sufficient but getting permission to build．Rural areas away from town are the perfect choice but these are often protected by law from construction of any kind or have building restrictions．There are now several websites dedicated to land-sharing so that the costs of buying land and getting permission can be shared，and there are increasing numbers of off-grid communities． （4）

  Off-gridding could soon be common all over Europe and America．
  組卷：14引用：3難度：0.5

  解析

第一節(jié) 完形填空（共1小題；每小題1.5分，滿(mǎn)分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

• 8．    I decided it was time to learn how to ride a bike.This was not my first （1）

  .I had tried on several occasions but always failed.But this attempt felt somewhat （2）

  .Determined to succeed，I went to the streets of our quiet neighborhood.
      The learning process proved painful.Day after day I would fall，but I went at it anyway.Injuries，bumps and scratches （3）

  that.My repeated failures at taming（使易于控制） the two-wheeled beast were often （4）

  by concerned neighbors.
      After a whole month of this labor of love and hatred，a day came when I could finally do it.Sweet victory!I began my daily tours by taking in the light traffic of the back streets，but in constant （5）

  .
      I gradually moved to even busier streets.I had a new cycling routine.
      As my anxieties （6）

  ，I grew to care for the gust of light wind （7）

  fingering my hair，the unexpected fine rain，even snowflakes，on my back.I delighted in the early morning bird song.I welcomed the sight of families （8）

  their flowerbeds.
      Eventually，I （9）

  enough courage to ride alongside those youngsters taking crazy （10）

  with their bikes.I managed not to （11）

  the way of sweaty joggers or speed walkers and learned to （12）

  the street with dog walkers.
      Learning to cycle has been a（an） （13）

  ，but it has offered me more than just a new skill.I can now （14）

  the small things in the area I live and understand how everything functions in （15）

  .
  
  

  （1）	A．step	B．decision	C．a(chǎn)ttempt	D．move
  （2）	A．different	B．interesting	C．successful	D．painful
  （3）	A．revealed	B．witnessed	C．included	D．covered
  （4）	A．comforted	B．teased	C．observed	D．blamed
  （5）	A．fear	B．a(chǎn)nger	C．frustration	D．disappointment
  （6）	A．a(chǎn)ppeared	B．eased	C．increased	D．multiplied
  （7）	A．heavily	B．wildly	C．gently	D．suddenly
  （8）	A．getting into	B．tending to	C．picking up	D．focusing on
  （9）	A．gathered	B．caught	C．won	D．raised
  （10）	A．steps	B．chances	C．consequences	D．turns
  （11）	A．get down	B．get in	C．get on	D．get off
  （12）	A．ride	B．take	C．walk	D．share
  （13）	A．experience	B．story	C．a(chǎn)dventure	D．journey
  （14）	A．a(chǎn)dvocate	B．a(chǎn)ppreciate	C．a(chǎn)chieve	D．a(chǎn)cquire
  （15）	A．harmony	B．silence	C．total	D．a(chǎn)greement
  組卷：16引用：1難度：0.3

  解析

第二節(jié)： 語(yǔ)法填空（共1小題；每小題1.5分，滿(mǎn)分15分）閱讀下而材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個(gè)單詞）或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式，并將本題的答案寫(xiě)在答題卡上。

• 9．The Language of Love Music is a universal language， which has the most powerful magic in the world． Music is a sweet language to show love to those who love us and those who （1）

  （love） by us． Music is also a friendly language for unfamiliar people to show kindness． It is living everywhere and all the time in our daily life．
      I learned this while（2）

  （take） care of a seagull unfortunate enough to swallow a hook（掛鉤）． After calling the wildlife rescue center and learning that all it （3）

  （vehicle） were out on other business， I carefully （4）

  （wrap） the wild bird in a towel and carried him to my friend's car． The only way （5）

  （keep） him calm was by singing． For 30 minutes， I sang（ 6）

  （soft） to the small creature until finally delivering him （7）

  those who could help． I'm not certain （8）

  happened afterward， but for that brief period， we two vastly different species connected， bridging （9）

  gap between us through songs．
      （10）

  doesn't matter whether there will be difficulties in communication，for love is always the theme of each piece of music．
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.6

  解析

第一節(jié) 詞匯，語(yǔ)法與句子（每空1分，滿(mǎn)分25分）

• 10．

  no means am I satisfied with what you have done．
  組卷：7引用：4難度：0.8

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• 11．Thus， from the blues， there

  （spring） up a faster， livelier kind of music called jazz．
  組卷：0引用：1難度：0.7

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• 12．An accident was avoided by his quick

  （think）．
  組卷：4引用：6難度：0.7

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• 13．Apples，

  are often called a "miracle food"，are one of

  （healthy） foods a person can eat，so eating apples

  （regular） can bring lots of benefits

  your health.
  組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5

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• 14．

  弄懂；弄清楚；弄明白
  組卷：2引用：8難度：0.4

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• 15．The girls in his class are willing to participate

  the dancing party.
  組卷：0引用：2難度：0.9

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• 16．One of the reasons

  he was refused in the interview was that his spoken English was terrible.
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.8

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• 17．-How was your weekend，Rose？
  -Wonderful!It was the first time I

  （leave） alone at home，enjoying freedom.
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.6

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• 18．I shall continue to believe it until I have

  （prove）to the contrary.
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.7

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• 19．This is my brother for

  I bought a birthday present.
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.8

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• 20．

  自律
  組卷：2引用：3難度：0.8

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• 21．fall in love with

  ．
  組卷：17引用：7難度：0.7

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• 22．I suggested to him that we should

  the problem another way.
  我向他建議我們用另一種方式處理這個(gè)問(wèn)題。
  組卷：7引用：4難度：0.7

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• 23．正如諺語(yǔ)所說(shuō)，"遠(yuǎn)親不如近鄰"。
  

  ， "A

  relative is not as helpful as a near neighbor."
  組卷：0引用：1難度：0.7

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第二節(jié)書(shū)面表達(dá) （滿(mǎn)分25分）

• 24．你校英文報(bào)的Astronomy欄目正在舉辦征文比賽，你寒假參加過(guò)王教授在你市科技博物館舉辦的天文知 識(shí)講座。請(qǐng)你根據(jù)自己的經(jīng)歷寫(xiě)一篇短文給該報(bào)投稿，內(nèi)容包括：
  1.參加講座的經(jīng)歷；
  2.參加講座后的心得體會(huì)。
  注意：
  1.詞數(shù)80左右；
  2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。
  參考詞匯：講座lecture
  
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  組卷：27引用：4難度：0.4

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