2019-2020學年北京市海淀區(qū)首師大附中高一（下）期中英語試卷（B卷）
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一、完形填空
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1．The winter after 9.11 was really a difficult one for me．I had just（1）
the job in Greenville，South Carolina，and started my long-term unemployment and，at midlife，many endless（2）days．I felt empty inside．One thing that made me（3）was having my grandchildren，Sophie and Simeon，with me for Hanukkah （光明節(jié)），but when they（4）to their home，I was left with a dark state of mind and that inner（5）again．
It was then that my wife，Linda，director of the upstate Homeless Coalition，（6）that I pretend to be Santa for 30 children in a holiday（7）at a local hall．As she described to me how meaningful it would be，I looked at myself in the mirror，（8）that I had a full，almost white beard just like Santa's．
Can I（9）Santa？I must admit that year，my heart wasn't in it． "The show must（10）．" Linda insisted．Well，（11）that I had nothing to do then，I began to（12）my voice and action in order to be like a real Santa．
I was not prepared for the 30 sets of eyes that（13）me when I walked in． "Santa!Santa!Look at my new shoes!Santa!I've been a cute girl．Santa!Can we（14）Jingle Bells together？"
They circled around me，hugged and（15）me．Each child sat in my lap and posed for a photo and I gave them all（16）-a teddy bear，a doll，a paint-by-the-numbers kit and many other things．
Their（17）and excited voices brought tears to my eyes．I felt a wave of（18）．These children were most valuable gifts to a cold world．These（19）children lifted me from self-doubt and hopelessness．At that sweet moment I lost my mind and regained my（20）．（1） A．employed B．left C．found D．created （2） A．special B．ordinary C．depressing D．interesting （3） A．happy B．amazed C．surprised D．worried （4） A．referred B．turned C．applied D．returned （5） A．peace B．emptiness C．doubt D．pity （6） A．promised B．agreed C．suggested D．believed （7） A．training B．plan C．movie D．program （8） A．discovering B．hoping C．wishing D．imagining （9） A．regard as B．serve as C．view as D．act as （10） A．take off B．go on C．break down D．speed up （11） A．guessing B．remembering C．considering D．supposing （12） A．practice B．examine C．change D．observe （13） A．left behind B．focused on C．took in D．pointed at （14） A．play B．write C．sing D．strike （15） A．kissed B．comforted C．encouraged D．inspired （16） A．presents B．chances C．smiles D．signs （17） A．anger B．anxiety C．breath D．delight （18） A．concern B．warmth C．regret D．sadness （19） A．homeless B．clever C．disabled D．healthy （20） A．friendship B．strength C．freedom D．hope 組卷：6引用：1難度：0.7
二、閱讀理解
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2．Two British teachers have broken the world record for the longest journey in a tuk-tuk after pulling their failing vehicle for 43 miles.Richard Sears and Nick Gough traveled 37，500 kilometers around the world and passed through 37 countries.They did this to support grassroots education project in Africa，Asia and South America.
The pair，who set off from London，thought their expedition was over when the vehicle started to fail.When the tuk-tuk broke，they were only 43 miles from their destination.They decided to pull it the rest of the way.The tuk-tuk，which weighs 800 kilograms，was pulled in turns by Richard and Nick over three days.On arrival in Chepen，Peru，they discovered a mechanic who specialized in tuk-tuks and managed to fix it.
The pair were back on the road and aiming for their next goal.Along their journey they had to tackle deserts and jungles.They also survived close encounters with elephants in Uganda and Botswana and an accident in Malaysia.The greatest hardship on the tuk-tuk was the mountain ranges lying in their path，including the Alps，the Himalayas and the Andes.
Nick and Richard uncovered some inspirational projects across Africa，Asia and South America.They witnessed firsthand the educational challenges facing these areas today.They joined street children in the slums of Cairo，Khartoum，Kampala，Mumbai and Phnom Penh.They visited Congolese refugees（難民）in camps in Eastern Burundi.They witnessed how education could free sex-workers in Delhi and victims of human trafficking in Nepal.
The pair established The Tuk Tuk Educational Trust，a UK registered charity.Talking about their motivation，Richard said，"The world's leaders have made a commitment to achieving universal primary education but，in spite of this pledge（誓言），over 57 million primary-aged children worldwide are still out of school；many more are in school，but still cannot access quality learning opportunities."
（1）Why did the two teachers travel the world？
A．To entertain themselves.
B．To support an education project.
C．To create a new world record.
D．To challenge themselves.
（2）How far did the two teachers pull the tuk-tuk each day on average？
A．A little more than 8 miles.
B．20 miles.
C．43 miles.
D．About 14 miles.
（3）What is the third paragraph mainly about？
A．How they realized their next goal.
B．Their exciting experience on the road.
C．The beautiful scenery of famous mountains.
D．The difficulties and dangers they faced in the journey.
（4）Which of the following best describes the two teachers？
A．Courageous and responsible.
B．Humorous and generous.
C．Curious and brave.
D．Efficient and honest.組卷：3難度：0.6 -
3．Eeva Simons shows us that a physical disability doesn't necessarily bar one from dancing on the stage.With skillful handling，she can make her wheelchair do graceful moves and win applause worldwide.The 34-year-old is among a group of four Finnish performers with different physical disabilities.
Simons has been bound to a wheelchair since jumping from a roof in a suicide attempt that ended her dancing career 16 years ago.She said that for a long time she had been depressed，with no idea how to adapt to her changed conditions. "The incident had a big effect on me，" she said. "I had never thought what it would be like to be a wheelchair user.It was difficult."
But positive changes came several years later when she met a group of disabled people at a community centre.Their interest in alternative ways of movement lighted her love for dance and life again.
Simons joined the PAA troupe，which experimented with new approaches to performjye.aig.In 2000，the group put on their first show.Although many professional dance moves are not possible，the show has been running more than 10 countries in Europe and won the "Theatre Event of the Year 2000" award in Finland.
Simons said her part required the upper part of her body to be strong，especially her arms，which had to perform everything from hand gestures to powering the wheelchair. "It is a challenge.We use our creativity to think of alternative ways to find beauty，" she said.
In one moving scene about her post-accident mental condition，the frustrated Simons sits on the floor，before crawling to a wheelchair and accepting her new tool.Director Paasonen said the dancers were sharing their life experiences，feelings，states and thoughts with audience and that the show was very personal.
"They are people with bodies that have stories to tell，" he said. "The show is about transformation，and how people deal with change，including how to deal with the transformation of our own body after it becomes disabled."
（1）The underlined word "bar" in the first paragraph means.
A．save
B．protect
C．encourage
D．prevent
（2）From the passage we can infer that Eeva Simons.
A．became disabled accidentally.
B．once lost her hope for life.
C．learned how to dance after the incident.
D．wanted to kill herself to end her dancing career.
（3）What can we learn about the performers in the PPA troupe？
A．They are creative dancers.
B．Most of them are young.
C．They are able to do all professional dance moves.
D．They are discouraged by their disability.
（4）What may be the best title for the passage？
A．A Special Troupe.
B．Disabled Dancers.
C．New Approaches to Dancing.
D．A Wonder in a Wheelchair.組卷：2引用：2難度：0.5 -
4．Planned missions to the moon need to hurry up to avoid hitting one of the busiest periods for extreme space weather，according to scientists conducting the most in-depth ever research on solar storm timing.
Scientists at the University of Reading studied 150 years of space weather data to look into patterns in the timing of the most extreme events，which can be extremely dangerous to astronauts and satellites.This new research on space weather timing allows predictions to be made for extreme space weather.Therefore，it could be used to plan the timing of activities，which could be affected by extreme space weather，for example，major space missions.
The researchers found for the first time that extreme space weather events are more likely to occur early in or late solar cycles-such as the one just starting.The findings may have influences on the NASA-led Artemis mission.It plans to make humans return to the moon in 2024，but can be put off to the late 2020s.
Professor Mathew Owens，a space physicist at the University of Reading，said， "Until now，the most extreme space weather events were thought to be random in their timing.Though there is no set pattern of the events，this research suggests they are more predictable."
In the new study，the scientists used a new method applying statistical（統(tǒng)計的）modelling to storm timing for the first time.Previous research generally focused on how big extreme space weather events can be，based on observations of previous events.Predicting their timing is far more difficult because extreme events are rare，so there is relatively little historic data to identify patterns.The findings suggest that any major planned space missions，which is beyond the next five years，will have to consider the higher probability of extreme space weather late in the present solar cycle between 2026 and 2030.
（1）What can we learn about the study from the first two paragraphs？
A．It has lasted just 150 years.
B．It doesn't refer to space weather data.
C．It shows space weather has no effect on astronauts.
D．It makes it possible to predict extreme space weather.
（2）Why might the NASA-led Artemis mission be put off？
A．To research solar cycles.
B．To avoid effects of space weather.
C．To meet the needs of the astronauts.
D．To make humans return to Earth in 2024.
（3）What does the underlined word "random" in paragraph 4 probably mean？
A．Irregular.
B．Easy.
C．Limited.
D．Changeless.
（4）What can we infer from the last paragraph？
A．The study is useful for future space missions.
B．The planned space missions should be put off.
C．Extreme space weather will happen before 2026.
D．Previous observations make no difference to the study.組卷：3引用：1難度：0.5 -
5．In so many ways，cyberspace（網絡）mirrors the real world．People ask for information，play games，and share hobby tips．Others buy and sell products．Still others look for friendship，or even love．
Some Internet users want more than just someone to chat with．They're looking for serious love relationships．Is cyberspace a good place to find love？That answer depends on whom you ask．Some of these relationships actually succeed．Others end in tears．
Unlike the real world，however，your knowledge about a person is limited to words on a computer screen．Identity and appearance mean very little in cyberspace．Rather，a person's thoughts or at least the thoughts they type are what really counts．So even the shyest person can become a chat room star．
Usually，this "faceless" communication doesn't create problems．Identity doesn't really matter when you're in a chat room discussing politics or hobbies．In fact，this focus on the ideas themselves makes the Internet a great place for exciting conversation．Where else can so many people come together to chat？
Supporters of online relationships say that the Internet allows couples to get to know each other intellectually first．Personal appearance doesn't get in the way．
But critics（批評者）of online relationships argue that no one can truly know another person in cyberspace．Why？Because the Internet gives users a lot of control over how others view them．Internet users can carefully choose their words to fit whatever image they want to give．And they don't have to worry about what their "nonverbal（不用語言表達的）" communication is doing for their image．In a sense，they're not really themselves．All of this may be fine if the relationship stays in cyberspace．But not knowing a person is a big problem in a love relationship．With so many unknowns，it's easy to let one's imagination "fill in the blanks"．This surely leads to disappointment when couples meet in person．How someone imagines an online friend is often quite different from the real person．
So，before looking for love in cyberspace，remember the advice of Internet pioneer Clifford Stoll，"Life in the real world is far richer than anything you'll find on a computer screen．"
（1）Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the critics？
A．Nobody can truly know another person in cyberspace．
B．Internet users can choose their words to create any image they want to give．
C．The Internet allows couples to know how intelligent they are．
D．In a sense，Internet users are not really themselves．
（2）Even the shyest person can become a chat room star because what really counts is a person's．
A．nonverbal communication
B．identity shown in the chat
C．knowledge and appearance
D．thoughts typed on the screen
（3）The underlined word "This" in Paragraph 6 refers to．
A．having exciting conversations online
B．forming personal relationship in cyberspace
C．imagining online friends with so many unknowns
D．knowing a person in a love relationship
（4）What's the writer's attitude towards finding love in cyberspace？
A．Interested．
B．Not interested．
C．Positive．
D．Negative．組卷：10難度：0.5 -
6． We were standing at the top of a church tower.I saw twisting streets leading to the square. "See，my dear，" Father said gently. "There is more than one way to the square."
Father's words always guided me.Dreaming of becoming a fashion designer，I came to Paris，but without luck.Then one day I met a friend wearing a beautiful sweater. "What an interesting stitch!" I cried. "It was done by Mrs.Vidian，" my friend explained. "She learned the stitch in Armenia，her native country." Suddenly I had a daring idea.Why not design，make and sell my own clothes？
I drew a butterfly pattern and asked Mrs.Vidian to knit it into a sweater.It proved a success.A New York store wanted 40 sweaters to be ready in two weeks.I accepted the order.My happiness disappeared，however，when Mrs.Vidian told me it took her almost a week to knit one sweater.
I was crushed.Then I remembered father's words.There must be other Armenian women in Paris who mastered the special stitch.Then I searched for any Armenians living in Paris.At last I tracked down several.Two weeks later， the first shipment was on its way to the United States!
From that day on orders poured in.Then came another test.As I was busy getting ready to show my winter fashions，the sewing girls were called out on strike.Where was the way out this time？I wondered and worried.Then it dawned on me.
I worked hurriedly.And right on time，my show took place.Some coats had no sleeves；some were only patters made of heavy cotton cloth，but on these I attached material to show what colors and textures the clothes would have when they were finished.What a show!Once again father's words helped me.
（1）What problem did the writer face after accepting the order？
A．It was impossible for Vidian to meet the deadline.
B．The sewing girls were called out on strike.
C．She found it hard to track Armenians living in Paris.
D．There was a shortage of suitable cloth.
（2）What do the underlined words "the first shipment" refer to in Paragraph 4？
A．Raw materials.
B．More orders.
C．The forty sweaters.
D．The special stitch.
（3）How did the writer deal with the show problem？
A．She put off the show.
B．She showed the clothes unfinished.
C．She employed more sewing girls.
D．She completed the clothes in a hurry.
（4）Which of the following might the writer agree with？
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．Like father，like son.
C．Easier said than done.
D．All roads lead to Rome.組卷：16引用：4難度：0.5
三、七選五
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7．Some people feel they don't have time to volunteer，seeing it as an activity that only benefits others.（1）
.This is how volunteering can change your own life.
When you volunteer，you are making a direct influence on the people affected by volunteering，but the impact goes far beyond the fact that you are helping people.When you volunteer，you provide connection for others and yourself.（2）.
Volunteering helps learn new skills to improve your career outlook.It might be discovering how to use one program well.（3）.Whatever volunteer experience you gain，there will be many chances to learn new practical，social and communication skills.They will help you grow as a human being.
（4）.Volunteering provides you with a chance to get to know like-minded people.If you have a volunteer job that you both care deeply about，it's likely that you meet those who have a lot in common as well.Whatever your passions and interests are，you can likely find a volunteer organization where you'll be able to find your friends.
With these positive reasons to volunteer，it's almost a form of self-care.（5）.Find an organization involved in something you are crazy about and sign up as a volunteer.You never know just how much it will benefit you in the long term.
A.So what are you waiting for？
B.However，it can have a huge influence on yourself as well.
C.When you volunteer，you easily make friends with other volunteers.
D.Good connection with others is the most necessary thing all people need.
E.Studies show lasting happiness and lower sadness rates among volunteers.
F.Is it great to help those less fortunate while seeing the world at the same time？
G.It can also be a chance to practice your second language skills with native speakers.組卷：7引用：2難度：0.5
四、語法填空閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式．
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8．Xie Lei has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme.Her ambition is（1）
（set）up a business in China after graduation.Xie Lei had some difficulty （2）（adapt）to life in a different country.Although（3）（face） with much trouble，she gradually get familiar with the new surroundings.
（4）Xie Lei chose to live with a host family helps with her adaptation to the new culture.The host family are keen（5）（learn）about China，especially Laura，the daughter of her host family，who wants to study in China in the future.They even take turns to cook each evening，（6）（make）her feel at home.The academic requirements（7）（require） students to think by themselves.Xie Lei found herself speaking（8）in class after just a few weeks.Now halfway through her exchange year，Xie Lei thinks engaging in British culture has helped.As well as（9）（involve）in social activities，Xie Lei is willing to share her culture with them and act（10）a cultural messenger building a bridge.組卷：8引用：1難度：0.5
五、提綱類作文
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9．遵守交規(guī)，人人有責。請就下圖的行為和故事的結果用英語寫一篇短文，向校內英文讀物OURS投稿，倡導遵守交規(guī)。
要求：1.詞數120字左右；
2.文中不能出現自己的姓名和所在學校名稱；
3.短文首句已給出，不計入總字數。
參考要點：1.短文需描述所給圖片的信息；
2.合理想象并補全第二幅圖片的內容；
3.談談你對此事的看法。
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參考詞匯：人行道 sidewalk 紅綠燈 traffic lights
Last Saturday afternoon，when I was on my way to school，I saw a mother and her son preparing to go across the street._________________組卷：5引用：1難度：0.4
六、圖畫作文
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10．假定你是李華，你的朋友Peter邀請你參加他的生日聚會，但是你因故不能參加。請你寫封電子郵件向他道款并說明情況。內容包括：
1.母親生病住院需要照顧：
2.買了件禮物寄去以示祝賀。
注意：1.詞數100左右；
2.可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。組卷：0難度：0.4
七、短文改錯
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11．假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文．文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處．每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改．
增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞．
刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（劃掉．
修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞．
注意：1．每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；
2．只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分．
When my twentieth birthday came，I was not out home．In order to celebrate so an important day with my parent，I wrote them a letter．In the letter I thanked them for have raised me for twenty years，and express my love for them．Later my mother told me she read the letter，tears filled with her eyes．But my father appeared much cooler．He read it alone carefully， but then he put it away．I can imagine the scene clear because I know my father very much．Be a man with few words，he prefers to show his love for me in silent way．組卷：3引用：1難度：0.3