上海市徐汇区高一年级上学期11月期中考试英语试题

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徐汇区2021学年高一年级第一学期

期中考试 英语试卷

I. Listening Comprehension (16%)

Section A

Directions: 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. 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.

1. A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00.

C. At 9:30. D. At 10:00.

2. A. Daughter and son.

C. Husband and wife.

3. A. In a bank.

B. Father and daughter.

D. Mother and son.

C. In a supermarket.

C. A sales manager.

D. In a restaurant.

D. A coach.

D. Go to work.

B. In a post office.

4. A. A policeman. B. A lawyer.

5. A. Catch a train home.

6. A. John didn’t do well in the exam.

B. John doesn’t worry about the exam result.

B. Do her homework. C. Go to the theater.

C. The exam was easier than the previous one.

D. John is sure that he will do better in the next exam.

7. A. The man couldn’t leave the parcel here.

B. Some information is required.

C. The details of the parcel are needed.

D. The privacy of the owner is guaranteed.

8. A. She has no time tonight.

B. She is looking forward to the next party.

C. She is going to hold a party next time.

D. She is sorry for not being able to attend.

9. A. The room is really dirty.

B. The room is not as dirty as the woman expects.

C. In the woman’s eyes, the room is not dirty.

D. The man doesn’t think the room is dirty.

10. A. Taking the doctor’s advice completely.

B. Drinking a little every day.

C. Serving a moderate (适度的) amount of alcohol.

D. Giving up smoking and drinking.

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear a short passage, and you will be asked several questions

on the passage. The passage will be read twice, 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 would be

the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

11. A. Mother’s shouting.

C. The terrible sound.

12. A. At the supermarket.

C. In the bed.

B. The unusual smell.

D. The heat of the fire.

B. In the kitchen.

D. In the living room.

13. A. She forgot to turn off the stove.

B. It took long to put out the fire.

C. She would probably be punished by her mother.

D. She would have to study music against her will.

II. Grammar and Vocabulary (18%)

Section A

Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and

grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given verb, fill in each blank with the proper form of

the given verb; for the other blanks, fill in each blank with a relative pronoun or adverb. Write

your answers on the answer sheet.

An Added Bonus

Anne and Joe King sat back in their easy chairs, watching television in their cozy living-room.

Anne used the remote control to find a programme of interest.

“Why not (14) ______ (watch) The Family Friction?” said Anne.

“I hate watching soap operas,” said Joe. “Especially this one (15) ______ couples argue over

money.”

“Okay,” said Anne, as she switched to Channel 12.

“And now,” said a good-looking announcer on the TV screen, “Round-the-World, the

magazine of the world, is proud to announce its limited offer. You can subscribe to (订阅) one

year, twelve issues, of Round-the-World (16) ______ bargain price is only $10, half the newsstand

price. Imagine reading unusual stories with color photos that will surprise you. And as an added

bonus, if you subscribe before midnight, June 1st, we will offer, without extra cost, our World Atlas.

(17) ______ is mentioned above, this is a limited offer. This atlas cannot be bought in stores.

There are maps of every chief tourist destination in the world in it, in addition to the metropolises

and capitals of the countries. Won’t it be great to have the world at your fingertips! (18) ______

(get) this amazing offer, write to Round-the-World Bonus, Box 666, Reno, Nevada 87870. Be sure

to enclose your cheque or money order for $10. If not completely satisfied, you may keep the atlas

and cancel your subscription. In that case, your money (19) ______ (return).”

“That sounds interesting,” said Anne. “In fact, it would be really convenient to have an atlas,

particularly when I need to locate places (20) ______ I plan to visit or read about in the news.”

They sent a letter of subscription and two weeks later, a small package arrived in the mail.

They got the atlas.

“Is this our atlas?” said Joe in disbelief. “It looks like a small postage stamp.”

“But it (21) ______ (look) really big on television,” said Anne.

“It’ll be impossible to find anything in such an atlas,” said Joe. “To find anything, we’ll need

a microscope.”

Section B

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. economical

G. opportunity

The idea of the youth hostel started with one man: Richard Schirrmann (1874~1961), a

German school teacher, who felt that there was a need for overnight accommodation (住宿) for his

students in order that they could ___31___ new things and have new experiences outside the

classroom.

He felt that one learns by observing, and tried to make his dream come true in the year 1909,

when he started providing accommodation for his students in inns, farmhouses and the like.

The first youth hostel was opened in Schirrmann’s own school in Altena, after which it was

___32___ by a permanent hostel in Altena Castle. Schirrmann went on to ___33___ the German

Youth Hostel Association in the year 1919. By this time, the idea of the youth hostel had

___34___ far and wide, all over the lands of Europe and further.

And then, in the year 1932, a(n) ___35___ organization called the International Youth Hostel

was founded in Amsterdam, which was made up of youth hostels from Switzerland, Germany,

Poland, the Netherlands, Norway, Britain, Ireland, France, Czechoslovakia, Denmark and Belgium.

Richard Schirrmann became its chairman in 1933.

The idea of the youth hostel is for young people who are on nature trips to get ___36___

accommodation in exchange for some money and a helping hand with domestic chores (家务活).

These hostels were said to build character and a sense of independence, as the youth who stayed in

them got the ___37___ to see how other people lived as well as to help to do work.

Youth hostels are also places to meet and make new friends. They have no class divisions and

everyone has to do their ___38___. Here, wealth and position does not help you gain ___39___,

but friendliness does. The friendlier you are, the more you learn from the ___40___ of staying in a

youth hostel.

B. explore

H. replaced

C. experience

I. respect

D. formal

J. share

E. former F. found

K. spread

III. Reading Comprehension (45%)

Section A

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,

C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

Doubling as educational centers and conservation centers, museums play an important role in

the protection of ___41___. Although these institutions (机构) ___42___ in size and specialty, the

task of most museums is around the display and care of their collections.

Today, many museums are among the most visited ___43___ in the world. In order to figure

out how this important cultural phenomenon came to be, it is important to understand its origins

and trace how its role has ___44___ over time.

The word museum ___45___ from “mouseion”, the Greek term for “a holy place for the

Muses”. In classical Greek mythology, the nine Muses are the goddesses of the arts and sciences,

making them perfect protectors for these ___46___ institutions.

Earliest museums were private collections and were only accessible to a narrow circle of

people. They displayed ___47___ and curious natural objects and works of art. Some of them

even ___48___ “wonder rooms” or “cabinets of curiosities”.

In 1683, an Englishman named Elias Ashmole donated the contents of his wonder room to

Oxford University, forming the ___49___ of the Ashmolean Museum. Believing that “the

knowledge of Nature is very necessary to human life and health,” Ashmole wanted to ___50___

the public through his unprecedented (前所未有的) donation. Following his footsteps, many

like-minded collectors across Europe shifted their focus from ___51___ use to public access in the

late 17th and 18th centuries. During this time, world-class museums began to make their art

collections accessible to the public. The opening of these institutions ___52___ a string of similar

movements in the 19th century.

Today, the importance of public institutions is stronger than ever before. ___53___ taking

care of collections and making them accessible to the public, many museums are using new

technologies to improve their public programs, ___54___ their collections, and share their

research. With these modern methods, museums are able to ___55___ audiences in new ways and

extend their tasks beyond their walls.

41. A. tourism

42. A. form

43. A. sites

B. architecture

B. vary

B. states

B. explored

B. benefits

B. familiar

C. religion

C. respond

C. palaces

D. culture

D. improve

D. entrances

D. explained

D. differs

D. theory-guided

D. rare

D. relied on

44. A. developed

45. A. escapes

47. A. common

46. A. newly-built

48. A. cared about

C. remained

C. originates

C. similar

B. knowledge-based

B. served as

C. carefully-chosen

C. referred to

49. A. basis

50. A. raise

B. structure

B. train

B. scientific

B. indicated

B. Instead of

B. industrialize

B. engage

C. destination

C. admire

C. private

D. position

D. educate

D. regular

D. inspired

D. Thanks to

D. localize

D. select

51. A. special

52. A. featured

54. A. digitize

55. A. introduce

Section B

C. celebrated

C. In addition to

C. organize

C. identify

53. A. Opposite to

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each 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

After my father left us, my mother had to go back to work to support our family. Once I came

out of the kitchen, complaining, “Mom, I can’t peel potatoes. I have only one hand.”

Mom never looked up from sewing. “You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those

potatoes,” she told me. “And don’t ever use that as an excuse for anything again!”

In the second grade, our teacher lined up my class on the playground and had each of us race

across the monkey bars, swinging from one high steel rod to the next. When it was my turn, I

shook my head. Some kids behind me laughed, and I went home crying.

That night I told Mom about it. She hugged me, and I saw the “we’ll see about that” look.

The next afternoon, she took me back to school. At the deserted playground, Mom looked

carefully at the bars. “Now, pull up with your right arm,” she advised. She stood by as I struggled

to lift myself with my right hand until I could hook the bar with my other elbow (手肘). Day after

day we practiced, and she praised me for every rung (横档) I reached. I’ll never forget the next

time, crossing the rungs, I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.

One night, after a dance at my new junior high, I lay in bed crying. I could hear Mom come

into my room. “Mom,” I said, weeping, “none of the boys would dance with me.”

For a long time, I didn’t hear anything. Then she said, “Oh, honey, someday you’ll be beating

those boys off with a bat.” Her voice was faint and trembling; I peeked out from my covers to see

tears running down her cheeks. Then I knew how much she suffered on my behalf. She had never

let me see her tears.

56. Which of the following expressions can be used most suitably to describe Mom’s attitude

when she made her child peel potatoes?

A. Cruel. B. Tolerant. C. Strict. D. Positive.

57. From the passage, we know monkey bars can help a child train ______.

A. the skill to throw and catch things

B. the speed of one’s hand movement

C. the strength and skill to hang and sway

D. the bodily skill to rotate round a bar

58. When the child looked down at the kids, they were standing with their mouths open because

______.

A. they felt sorry for what they had done before

B. they were afraid the author might fall off and get hurt

C. they wanted to see what the author would do on the bars

D. they were astonished to find the author’s progress

59. The most probable conclusion we can draw after reading the passage is ______.

A. the last incident was sad enough to make Mom weep

B. the child’s experience reminded Mom of that of her own

C. Mom could solve any problem except the one in the last paragraph

D. in fact Mom suffered more in the process of the child’s growth

B

The Hawaiian Islands

Hawaii

The “Big Island” of Hawaii is a paradise playground where visitors can enjoy a popular

lifestyle and at the same time, witness the attraction of nature: thousands of square miles from a

wonderland, featuring breathtaking beaches, forests, snow-covered mountains and amazing active

volcanoes (火山). A visit to Volcanoes National Park, which is described as a true wonder of the

world, is a must. It is the state’s biggest attraction.

 Accommodations

Seasons Resort Hualalai: from $205.00

Fairmont Orchid: from $108.00

 Sightseeing and Experiences

Circle Island Tour: from $48.00

Kauai

The 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 amazing natural

contrasts just waiting to be explored. Green mountains, a breathtaking coastline and white sand

beaches combine to make this magical place one of the world’s most relaxing locations.

 Accommodations

Grand Hyatt Kauai: from $101.00

Sheraton Kauai Resort: from $79.00

Maui

Voted the “World’s Best Island”, Maui is widely regarded as one of the most 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 $87.00

Sheraton Maui: from $99.00

Oahu

Oahu has a unique rhythm, filling the air with sweet smells, music and language: from

beaches and nightlife to rainforests and valleys. Adventure, romance, discovery—Oahu waits for

you.

 Accommodations

Halekulani: from $121.00

Hilton Hawaiian Village: from $73.00

 Sightseeing and Experiences

Royal Circle Island Tour: from $34.00

Paradise Cove Lu’au: $44.00

Lanai

Lanai is one of the smallest Hawaiian Islands, yet it’s full of surprises. Known as the

“Pineapple Isle”, it combines all the natural beauties ranging from the paradise of Shipwreck

Beach to underwater sea caves.

 Accommodations

Four seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay: from $134.00

All prices are based on per person per night.

60. For two adults spending two nights in one of the accommodations, they have to pay at least

______.

A. $73.00 B. $146.00 C. $136.00 D. $292.00

61. According to the passage, the “Garden Isle” ______.

A. is the smallest of the Hawaiian Islands

B. is a place to explore the land of nature

C. is an island with a very small population

D. features beaches, forests and snow-covered mountains

62. The passage is mainly intended to ______.

A. tell the differences between islands in Hawaii

B. provide a better understanding of the geography of Hawaii

C. offer accommodation services to the tourists

D. attract people to make a visit to Hawaii

C

Beyond the Terracotta Army

ON MY FIRST TRIP to Xi’an in 2002, I came to see what everyone comes here to see: the

Terracotta Army. But like many group tours to China, the trip had an itinerary (行程) that was

perfunctory—a checklist of must-sees that frequently left me wondering whether there was more

to see.

With this goal, I flew to China again in November.

The weather was mild when I arrived, ideal for surveying Xi’an from the beautifully restored

City Wall. I rented a bike and spent more than an hour covering the nearly flat nine-mile circle,

eye-to-eye with rooftops on one side and modern towers on the other.

I spent the late afternoon riding the city’s modern subway to other sites: the Bell Tower and

the Drum Tower. A block away, the Drum Tower is a kind of gateway to the Muslim Quarter. This

marketplace is lined with restaurants and vendors selling mouthwatering snacks—skewers (串) of

lamb cooked over coals, chewy persimmon (柿子) doughnuts, and roujiamo.

The next morning, a local driver picked me up and took me to Hua Shan, about 120

kilometers east of Xi’an. I checked the trail map I had just picked up at a gift shop, looking for the

Plank Walk (长空栈道), my hoped-for destination. By the time we reached a cable car station for

the ride to the top, the rocky walls surrounding the building were displaying a dusting of snow,

Hua Shan’s first of the season.

I learned about the Plank Walk on my previous visit. Tourists climbed along the cliffs, tightly

holding onto heavy metal chains that lined the riskier sections.

I didn’t have time on my previous trip. On this visit, the long West Peak cable car route rose

into morning clouds, down into a valley and back up, eventually arriving at a station covered in

snow and ice. Lacking gloves, the hat or the scarf, I made my way into a frozen wonderland.

I covered a good bit of Hua Shan’s trails this time, ascending three of the five peaks. But

when I arrived at the Plank Walk, it was closed for the day. Still, the long day here was rewarding,

with smiling faces spotted everywhere of people happy to be exploring China’s magnificent

scenery on a more micro level.

And the Plank Walk? It just might be reason enough to return again.

63. The underlined word “perfunctory” in the first paragraph could probably be replaced by

“_______”.

A. hurried B. particular C. selective D. unique

64. We can learn from the article that the tourist attractions the author visited during his second

trip to Xi’an included _______.

① the Terracotta Army

② the City Wall

③ the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower

④ the Muslim Quarter

⑤ Hua Shan

A. ①②③④⑤ B. ②③④⑤

C. ①②③⑤ D. ①③④⑤

65. According to the article, why did the author return to Xi’an?

A. To revisit the Terracotta Army.

C. To cover a famous hiking trail.

B. To further explore the city of Xi’an.

D. To have a taste of the local snacks.

66. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The Plank Walk is open to visitors every day.

B. When the writer visited Xi’an, it happened to be snowing heavily there.

C. If a visitor wants to have snacks, he has only one choice—the Muslim Quarter.

D. You can enjoy historic sites and natural scenery in Xi’an as well as its modernity.

Section C

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.

Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.

A. Holidays are when my family gathers and has a good time together.

B. School education has civilized me with a mind for peace and calm.

C. I believe that women are more intelligent than men because my mother is a strong woman.

D. Summer is the time when we always organize some special events as a big family.

E. However, I know that it is important to follow the golden rule and to treat others with dignity

and respect.

F. We take care of each other and try to treat others with respect.

What Makes Me “Me”?

My culture comes from where I am from and where I was raised. I am an American. I was

born and raised in Alaska. My ethnic background is German, English, and Scottish. Culture is all

about family. It is a family’s belief systems, the cultural traditions that are celebrated, and the

special holidays and events that occur in the year.

My parents raised me with a lot of beliefs that have had an impact on who I am today. These

are the beliefs that don’t just belong to my culture, but they come straight from the values of my

family. ___67___ I was raised to believe that through hard work, I could become successful and

have a good life. I strive to do this every day and to be good at my life and my jobs. I’m not really

religious. ___68___ I believe that if you are a good person to others, you will be rewarded for it in

many ways.

There are a lot of cultural traditions that my family has. Some are from my cultural

background and some are from the place where I was raised. I raise my son to have manners and

to be well behaved. I raise him to know that hard work is important and that he is expected to put

his best effort into things.

___69___ We gather every summer in Haines so that all the cousins can grow up together.

Birthdays were always important events while growing up. My mom was excited to celebrate

every holiday. Trick or treating on Halloween, hiding baskets on Easter, giving out cards to

classmates on Valentine’s Day, wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, and of course loads of presents

under the tree on Christmas morning. My parents always made holidays a big deal, so now my son

also gets to be excited for them every year.

My culture makes me a person that celebrates life. My family has a lot of good friends and

we are usually a good part of the community. ___70___ We like to go outdoors and have

adventures. My belief systems, cultural traditions, and special events have made me a happy

person who is fun to be around and who can have a positive impact on others.

IV. Translation (3+4+4=11%)

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

71. 原先出于防御目的而被建造的城墙如今吸引了大量的游客。(purpose)

72. 正是因为他对保护自然资源做出了巨大贡献才使他受到孩子们的钦佩。(It)

73. 他虽出身贫寒，但却不以此为耻，反而为父母对他的教育方式感到骄傲。(ashamed)

V. Guided Writing (10%)

Directions: Write an English composition in 100-120 words according to the instructions given

below in Chinese.

假设你是启明中学的高一学生李华，你的外地朋友王敏打算寒假独自来上海旅游，想听听你的建议。请回复一封邮件给他，内容包括：

1) 提议他住在你家；

2) 推荐一到两个景点，并说明理由。

Keys

I. Listening Comprehension 16%

1-10 ACDBB ABCAB

11-16 BAC DAD

II. Grammar and Vocabulary 18%

17. watch

21. To get

III. Reading Comprehension 45%

41-55 DBAAC BDBAD CDCAB

56-59 CCDD 60-62 DBD 63-66 ABBD

67-70 CEAF

IV. Translation 11%

1. 原先出于防御目的而被建造的城墙如今吸引了大量的游客。(purpose) 3’

The city wall (which was) originally built1 for the purpose of defence1 has attracted/drawn a lot of

tourists nowadays1.

2. 正是因为他对保护自然资源做出了巨大贡献才使他受到孩子们的钦佩。(It) 4’

It is because1 he has greatly contributed to1 the protection/conservation of natural resources1 that

he is admired by children1.

It is because1 he has made great contributions to1 protecting natural resources1 that children

admire him1.

3. 他虽出身贫寒，但却不以此为耻，反而为父母对他的教育方式感到骄傲。(ashamed) 4’

Although he was born into/in a poor family1, he is not ashamed of it1. Instead,0.5 he is proud of0.5

the way his parents educate him1. (或者…; instead, …)

Although he was born into/in a poor family1, he is proud of0.5 the way his parents educate him1

instead of0.5 being ashamed of it1.

V. Guided Writing 10%（略）

18. where 19. whose 20. As

24. looked 22. will be returned 23. that / which

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