甘肃省兰州市2021-2022学年高一英语下学期期中试题.docx

甘肃省兰州市2021-2022学年高一英语下学期期中试题说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Editor and reader. B. Husband and wife.C. Customer and salesperson.2. What will the speakers probably do?A. Search for the lake.B. Hike along the easy path.C. Climb up the mountain.3. How much will the man receive from his father?A. 400 yuan.B. 600 yuan.C. 800 yuan.4. What does the man probably mean?A. He wants to have a rest.B. He agrees to go to the cinema.C. He will have a basketball game.5. Which tourist spot does the woman highly recommend?A. The Great Wall.B. The Forbidden City.C. The Summer Palace.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回到6、7题。6. What are the speakers talking about?A. Features of Chinese food.B. A recipe for chicken soup.C. A local Chinese restaurant.7. What does the man think of the dinner?A. Oily.B. Light.C. Tasty.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How does the man often get to the office?A. By bus.B. By taxi. C. By motorcycle.9. How much time does Mary usually spend on her way to work?A. 15 minutes.B. 20 minutes.C. 40 minutes.10. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In an office.B. At a subway station.C. At the meeting room.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Why did the woman make the mistake?A. She was ill.B. She was forgetful.C. She was silly.12. What is the woman worried about?A. Simon's impression of her.B. The possibility of her dismissal.C. The company's potential losses.13. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Make an apology. B. Forget about it. C. Find another job.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What does the man plan to do?A. Take a local trip.B. Visit the Stadium.C. Attend a winter camp.15. Who once worked as a volunteer at this year's Winter Olympics?A. Tom.B. Jack.C. Susan.16. How does the woman feel about the invitation at first?A. Curious.B. Hesitant.C. Uninterested.17. Why does the woman change her mind in the end?A. Because she can learn how to ski.B. Because her friend will go there too.C. Because they will save a lot of money.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What do we learn about Chunfen?A. It dates back to 400 years ago.B. It is the third term of the lunar calendar.C. The day time is equal to the night time.19. Why is Chunfen believed to be the ideal time for egg-standing?A. Because spring is the season of luck.B. Because the earth is in a balanced position.C. Because people have a better sense of direction.20. Why did people fly kites on Chunfen in ancient times?A. To play with strings.B. To seek medical resources.C. To make wishes for good health.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分 37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A.Nothing beats live music, but the venue (where the concert is held.) makes a difference. When you have access to an incredible concert in an incredible place, you won't forget the experience. Here are some of the coolest music venues from around the world. If you haven't been to any of these, you've got some traveling to do.Red Rocks, Morrison, the United StatesRed Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage. Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands. If you're into the blues and jazz, you'll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.Meet Factory, Prague, Czech RepublicSmallest venues on this list, Meet Factory is an art gallery, theater, and music venue. The venue only accommodates 1, 000 people, so you won't see any huge names come through. Still, it's a great place to see up-and-coming local acts, and if you've got an eye for contemporary art, you'll love your time here.Arena of Nimes, Nimes, FranceOriginally built around A. D. 70, the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question: Should they enjoy the music, or wonder at the architecture? The Arena is, after all, one of the world's best-preserved Roman theaters. Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes, especially during the venue's annual festival.Sydney Opera House, Sydney, AustraliaThe Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most famous performing venues. It's also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney, thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon. It hosts about 40 events per week, so whether you're into jazz, rock, classical music, or opera, you'll find something to watch.21. Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?A. At Red Rocks. B. At Meet Factory.C. At Arena of Nimes. D. At Sydney Opera House.22. What is special about Meet Factory?A. It enjoys breathtaking scenery.B. It hosts both musical and artistic events.C. It is the largest venue of all.D. It is famous for contemporary music.23. What do the listed music venues have in common?A. They have a long history. B. They are built near the sea.C. They accommodate thousands of people.D. They are beautiful tourist attractions.B.I know what courage looks like. I saw it on a flight I took six years ago, and only now can I speak of it without tears filling eyes at the memory. Our flight left the Orlando Airport one Friday morning. But immediately upon take-off, it was clear that something was wrong. The aircraft was bumping(颠簸) up and down. All the experienced travellers, including me, looked around with knowing smiles. If you fly much, you see these things and learn to act calmly about them. However, we did not remain calm for long. Minutes after we were in the air, our plane began falling quickly. The pilot soon made a serious announcement. “We are having some difficulties,” he said. “Our indicators show that the control system has failed. We will be returning to the Orlando Airport. The flight attendants will prepare you for a bumpy landing. Also, if you look out of the windows, you will see that we are dumping fuel from the airplane. We want to have as little on board as possible in the event of a rough touchdown.” In other words, we were about to crash. Many travellers looked visibly frightened now. No one faces death without fear, I thought. Then a couple of rows to my left, I heard a still calm voice, a womans voice, speaking in an absolutely normal conversational tone. I had to find the source of this voice. All around, people cried. Many screamed. Finally, I saw her. In this chaos, a mother was talking to her child. The woman, in her mid-30s, was staring full into the face of her daughter, who looked to be four years old. The child listened closely, sensing the importance of her mothers words. The mothers eye held the child so fixed that she seemed untouched by the sounds of grief and fear around her.Finally, I leaned over and by some miracle could hear this soft sure voice with the tone of comfort. Over and over again, the mother said, “I love you so much. Remember, no matter what happens, I love you always.” Fortunately, our landing gear held at last and our touchdown was not a tragedy. However, the voice I heard that day never faded. That mom showed me what a real hero looks like. 24. What does the author imply by saying “some travellers knowing smiles” in Paragraph 2?A. They were used to this kind of experience. B. They were quite familiar with each other. C. They were well-educated passengers. D. They were pretending to be calm. 25. What happened shortly after take-off?A. The plane met bad weather and had to return immediately. B. The flight indicators showed the planes control system failed. C. One of the passengers was badly ill and the plane had to turn back. D. A flight attendant explained flight safety instructions to the passengers. 26. What does the underlined word “chaos” mean in the 4th paragraph?A. a state of urgency. B. a state of danger. C. a state of complete confusion and lack of order. D. a state of calm. 27. What is the best title for the passage? A. The shape of loveB. The voice of courage C. The wisdom of a pilotD. The danger of a journey C.Did you know that concrete is the second most-consumed resource after water? Think of your home, parking lots, bridges, or any other public buildings and you will find concrete. Unfortunately, this has also resulted in the concrete industry becoming one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases.Cement(水泥) has existed long before humans have and formed naturally 12 million years ago when limestone reacted with shale（页岩）. Around 6500 BCE, concrete was the key to the survival of the ancient Nabataeans in the harsh deserts of Syria and Jordan, who built structures that still stand today. Concrete also transformed Roman architecture with arches and designs, which would have been impossible to achieve with stone.In 1756, the British engineer John Smeaton added pebbles(卵石) and powdered brick into cement to create the first modern concrete. Later in 1824, British scientist Joseph Aspdin invented a much stronger cement than ever before by burning ground limestone and clay together. This mixture is called Portland cement, a recipe still in use today.In 2016, 2.2 billion metric tons of CO were emitted from cement production-much more than emissions from the airline industry and fairly close to emissions from the agricultural industry.Green Cement is a form of cement produced through manufacturing processes that dramatically reduce carbon emissions. One way is to capture the greenhouse gases and pump them underground. Others are looking at entirely new ways of making cement. A company takes a page from the Romans and substitutes some of the cement with ash or clay. This process reduces CO, emissions by 40% while maintaining the strength of concrete.With all the recent advancements in the green cement industry, the future looks bright as scientists continue to develop a stronger, cheaper, and carbon-negative alternative to conventional concrete.28. Who first created the modern concrete?A. The British. B. Syrians.C. Romans. D. Nabataeans.29. What is Green Cement?A. Cement produced with least carbon missions.B. Cement that can absorb carbon dioxide.C. Cement mainly used in the green color.D. Cement that can store the greenhouse gases.30. What does the underlined phrase "takes a page from" mean?A. deals with B. learns fromC. refers to D. appeals to31. What is the best title for the text?A. What is concrete used for? B. Why do we need Green Cement?C. When was concrete made in history?D. How can we replace traditional concrete?D.When was the last time you listened to someone? And when was the last time someone really listened to you? I once asked people what it meant to be a good listener. The typical response was a blank stare. Of course, technology plays a role. People find phone calls interrupting them, preferring text or wordless emoji. Besides, schools and colleges hardly offer classes or activities that teach careful listening. You can join clubs to perfect your public speaking, but who attempts to achieve excellence in listening? The loud unpleasant mixture of sounds of modern life also stops us from listening. Generally, listening goes beyond simply hearing what people say. It also includes paying attention to how they say it and what they do while they are saying it, in what context, and how what they say is related to you. Its not about merely holding your peace while someone else is talking. Quite the opposite. A lot of listening has to do with how you respondthe degree to which you show the clear expression of another persons thoughts and, in the process, have a clear mind of your own.Good listeners ask good questions. They participate in exploring the topic. There are curious questions like “Wouldnt you agree?” or “Dont you think?” These questions have strong tendencies. They will greatly influence the other person to change his or her view. And youd better stay away from some personal questions like “What do you do for a living?” or “What part of town do you live in?” Just try to find out what excites people. Ask about the last movie they saw or for the story behind a piece of jewelry theyre wearing. Also good are expansive questions, such as, “If you could spend a month, where would you go?” Research indicates that when people who dont know each other well ask each other this type of question, they feel more connected than if they spend time together achieving a task.Because our brain can think a lot faster than people can talk, be careful with the tendency to take mental side trips when you are listening. Smart peoples attention is easily taken away by their own runaway thoughts. They may also assume they already know what the other person is going to say. The reward of good listening will certainly be more interesting conversations. Researchers have found that attentive listeners receive more information from speakers, even when they dont ask any questions. The gentle voice of a mother and the criticism of a boss both finally form and shape us. And to listen poorly, selectively or not at all limits your understanding of the world and prevents you from becoming the best you can be. 32. One of the factors that influence listening is that _.A. our confidence in listening is decreasing B. our speech creates a lot of noise around usC. listening skills are seldom taught in schoolD. texting causes a better effect than phone calls 33. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. Why the art of listening gets lost by itself.B. Why effective methods are used in listening.C. How people make themselves well understood.D. How people can regain the lost art of listening.34. According to the author, what should people do when they are listening?A. Avoid being absent-minded. B. Come up with curious questions.C. Focus on the speakers personal information.D. Try to find common interests with the speaker.35. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Listening and speaking deserve equal attention. B. Good listeners maximize the benefits for themselves.C. Bad listening finally contributes to peoples failure.D. Good listeners ask good questions.第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Dining alone is becoming more common, and there's absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about if you want to take yourself out for a nice meal! Eating a meal on your own simpl