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1、2021-2022学年第一学期上海市香山高中高一英语期中卷（总分:100时间：90分钟）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A. you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. A
2、fter 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.l.A. 145 minutes B. 140 minutes2,A.ln a bank B. In a hotel3.A.A travel agency clerkC. An emergency room nurse4. A manager. B. A
3、 teacher.C. 130 minutesC. At a tourist agency B. An office secretary.D. A hotel receptionist.C. A secretary.D. 160 minutesD. In a supermarket.D. A boss.5. A. Only four courses are offered next year.B. Five courses may be too many.C. It would be wise to take one more course.D. A sensible decision mus
4、t be made as soon as possible.6. A. In a restaurant across the street.B. In a garden near the restaurant.C. In a driving club not far away.D. In a car on the way.A. A. Betty will start working in this company in four years.B. Betty will be working in this company for at least four more years.C. Bett
5、y began to work in this company more than four years ago.D. Betty left her company less than four years ago.8 . A. David was too tired and depressed to study.B. David didnt take the womans advice.C. David didnt do well in any of his exams.D. David failed in his exam because he was depressed.9 .A. Li
6、sa is still in the kitchen.B. Lisa didnt drive her car that day.C. Lisa doesnt like her new car.D. The key on the table was a special one.10 .A.The battery is not correctly positioned.B. The woman doesnt know how the calculator works.C. The calculator needs a new battery to work properly.D. The man
7、should change some new batteries.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear one passage and one longer conversation. After each passage and conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice ,but the questions will be spoken only once. When
8、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.11 . A. His appearance.B. His wealth.C. His social position.D. His height.12 .A. They look at the monitors.B. They look at other women.C. They look at senior peopl
9、e.D. They look at people next to them.13 .A. Because others wont notice them.B. Because they can see others clearly.C. Because they feel safe in the lift.D. Because they can talk with their friends in the lift.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14 .A. They regarded it as an i
10、mportant part of their life.B. They regarded it as a burden.C. They regarded it as a test of their romantic partners.D. They regarded it as a lucky thing in their life.15 .A. 6%, B. 25%,C32%, D. 38%.16 .A. It will harm a persons self imageB. It w川 harm a persons work.C. It will harm a persons romant
11、ic relationship.D. It will harm a persons social life.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A(6%) Complete the sentences with the corrected form of the verbs in brackets.17 .Great changes(take place) in Shanghai in recent years.18 .-What time is it by your watch?m sorry, my watch(repair).19 .一Would you
12、please keep quiet, Sally? The weather forecast(broadcast)-Oh, I m sorry , I didn* t realize it.20 .Tom told me that he(stay) in his hometown for two more days.21 .Selecting a mobile phone for personal use is no easy task because technology (change) so rapidly.22 .The prices of houses(rise) because t
13、he demand for houses is becoming greater and greater.Section B (8%)Directions: 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
14、, use one word that best fits each blank.My favorite TV show is The Twilight Zone. Its about a newspaper editor (23) is being driven out of business by a big newspaper syndicatea group of papers (24)(own) by the same people/He s about to commit suicide (25)he is interrupted by an old man (26)name is
15、 Smith. The editor is not only offered 5,000 dollars to pay off his debt but this Smith offers his services (27)free. (28)turns out that the guy operates the printing machine with amazing speed, and soon he is turning out newspapers with (29)(shock)headlines. The small paper is successful again. But
16、 later this Smith is reporting the news before it happens- one disaster after(30),Actually this Smith is a devil. It is hot realistic but it deals with human nature.Section C (10%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that the
17、re is one word more than you need.A. handleB. destinationC. annoyedD.costE. impolitelyF. quicklyG.supportH.loseI. advanceJ. attractK.earnWithout proper planning, tourism can cause problems. For example, too many tourists can crowd public places that are also enjoyed by the inhabitants of a country.
18、If tourists create too much traffic, the inhabitants become 31 and unhappy. They beginto dislike tourist sand to treat them 32 They forget how much tourism can help thecountrys economy. It is important to think about the people of a 33 country andhow tourism affects them. Tourism should help a count
19、ry, keep the customs and beauty that 34 tourists. Tourism should also 35 the wealth and happiness of localinhabitants.Too much tourism can be a problem. If tourism grows too 36_.people must leaveother jobs to work in the tourism industry. This means that other parts of the countrys economy can suffe
20、r.On the other hand, if there is not enough tourism, people can lose jobs. Businesses can also 37 money, It costs a great deal of money to build large hotels, airports, airterminals, first-cl ass roads, and other support facilities needed by tourist attractions. For example, a major international cl
21、ass tourism hotel can 38 as much as 50 thousanddollars per room to build. If this room is not used most of the time the owners of the hotel lose money.Building a hotel is just a beginning. There must be many 39 facilities as well,including roads to get to the hotel, electricity, sewers to_40 waste,
22、and water. All ofthese support facilities cost money. If they are not used because there are not enough tourists Jobs and money are lost.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (10%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D. Fill in each blan
23、k with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Remains of ancient civilization are places which were designed and built as a lastingtribute(致敬)to some individuals or events. By visiting these_41_monuments,you are sure to be amazed by how_42_the ancient civilization that existed centuries befor
24、e you was. Some of the facilities which could be dated back hundreds of years ago are still in use today. Besides, you will also_43_at the mysterious stories behind it. The Great Wall, _44,is probably the best- known monument of China, which consists of a network of wall and towers through which the
25、 attack warnings could be received within minutes, _45_then had enough time to prepare. Estimates of the total length of the monument_46_,depending on which sections are included and how they are measured.Even older than the Great Wall of China is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Over a 20-year period, th
26、ousands of workers made the vision become_47_with numerous blocks, each weighing more than two tons. Its still a(n)_48_to modern people how ancient men handled_49_of these giant stones in a time when cars or boats never existed some 4500 years ago. The pyramid served not only as a tomb for King Khuf
27、u, but also a place of religious activities. According to ancient Egyptian belief, the pyramid, where the mummy was placed, provided a place for the king to pass into the afterlife. Then his servants performed rituals(仪 式)to bring50_to the dead kings soul, removing all the unrest and pain from his n
28、ext life.41. A. modern42. A. advanced43. A. stare44. A.in addition45. A. Mechanics46. A. extend47. A. reality48. A. burden49. A. financeB. historicB. technicalB. wonderB. in other wordsB. WorkersB. remainB. traditionB. secretB. storageB. peaceC. officialC. overlookedC. aimC. howeverC. AstronautsC. v
29、aryC. mansionC. solutionC. transportationC. honorD. commercialD. energeticD. callD. for exampleD. SoldiersD. progressD. civilizationD. fortuneD. productionD. inspirationSection B (14%)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statement
30、s. 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)Some American parents might think their children need better educations to compete with China and other countries. But how much do th
31、e parents themselves need to change? A new book called Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua has caused a debate about cultural differences in parenting. Ms. Chua is a professor at the Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, and the mother of two daughters. She was raised in the American Mi
32、dwest by immigrant Chinese parents.In the Chinese culture, the tiger represents strength and power. In her book, Ms. Chua writes about how she demanded excellence from her daughters. Ms. Chua told NBC television that she had a clear list of what her daughters, Sophia and Louisa, were not permitted t
33、o do.Many people have criticized Amy Chua. She also admits that her husband, who is not Chinese, sometimes disagreed with her parenting style. But she says that was the way her parents raised her and her three sisters.Ms. Chua makes fun of her own style of parenting. She says she eased some of the p
34、ressure after her younger daughter rebelled and shouted I hate my life! I hate you! But she also says American parents often have low expectations of their childrens abilities. One of the biggest differences I see between Western and Chinese parents is that Chinese parents assume strength rather tha
35、n fragility. ”Stacy DeBroff, who has written four books on parenting, says, The stirring of this intense debate has to do with what it means to be a successful parent and what it means to be a successful child. Ms. DeBroff says Amy Chuas parenting style is not limited to Chinese families. She says i
36、t represents a traditional way of parenting among immigrants seeking a better future for their children. But she also sees a risk. When children have no time to be social or to follow their own interests, they might not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life. Stacy DeBroff advises pa
37、rents to develop their own style of parenting and not just repeat the way they were raised.51. Which of the following might be on the list of what Amy Chua s daughters are no permitted to do ?A. Taking an extra course.C. Getting up on schedule.B. Getting up on schedule.D. Having a play date.52. Stac
38、y DeBroff believes parents should.A. raise their children as they were raisedB. find their own ways to raise their childrenC.be as strict as possible with their childrenD. follow successful peoples parenting style.53.The word fragility in Paragraph 5 in meaning to ” .A. weakness B. consciousness C.
39、independenceD. perseverance54 .According to the passage, Amy Chua* s parenting style is.A. unique B. questioned C. reasonable D. creativeBWanted, Someone for a kissWere looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. Youll work on the stations music programmes. Music production
40、experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.Father ChristmasWere looking for a very special person, perfectly over 40,to fill our Father Christmas suit. Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to Dec
41、ember 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sunday, 10: 30-16: 00.Excellent pay.Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountant AssistantWhen you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts
42、 of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Wealden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 24-45
43、and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of 15,000 for the rig
44、ht person. Please apply by sending your CV to Mrs. R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.55 . Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.B. Mrs. R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.C. The Enterprise Shopping Center.D. Wealden District Council.56.We learn
45、from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Center needs a person who. A.is aged between 24 and 40.B. may do some training work.C. should deal with general duties. D. can work for about a month.57. What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?A. One with GCSE grade C level.B. One with
46、some office experience.C. One having good computer knowledge.D. One trained in producing music programmes.Section C （8%）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
47、 you need.A. Achievements not only make you independence in the economy, but get respect as well.B. When you find the right person, youll be happyC. Achievements dont protect you from feeling like crap（废话）,and they definitely dont make you superhuman.D. Happiness is worth so much money.E. Its no coi
48、ncidence that a lot of these myths are cliches（老套）from fairytales, and nowhere is that more evident than humankinds steadfast belief in happy endings.F. Happiness is a serious moneymaker.Myths about happiness everyone should stop believing.58 People around the world spend hundreds of billions trying to avoid the tough stuff and feel good about themselves, whether thats through prescription pills, going crazy with dieting and fitness,