黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市第八中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含答案
2020-2021学年度上学期期中考试高一英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ANeed a Job This Summer?The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.Jobs for YouthIf you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).Summer CompanySummer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to$3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.Stewardship Youth Ranger ProgramYou could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.1. What is special about Summer Company?A. It requires no training before employment.B. It provides awards for running new businesses.C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.D. It offers more summer job opportunities.2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?A. 15-18.B. 15-24.C. 15-29.D. 16-17.3. Which program favors the disabled?A. Jobs for Youth.B. Summer Company.C. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.D. Summer Employment Opportunities.BWhat are American high schools like? Well, I'm happy to tell you what I know.When I started school here, it had already been a week since the school opened. At this school, freshmen usually go on a trip for about three days at the beginning of school. Unfortunately I missed that wonderful trip, which would have been the best time to get to know my classmates. I was really sad. I wished I'd known about it earlier.Despite the disappointment, however, I gradually adapted to my new life and school. There is a space in the basement of the teaching building where students chat and meet each other. As we do not always have the same classrooms and classmates, the school wants us to get to know each other there. Students usually come to school early, sit in that space and have fun. Around the space, there are many lockers for students to leave their books in, so that students do not have to carry a heavy schoolbag everywhere.It really surprises me that we have almost no textbooks. We only have textbooks for World History and Algebra 2 and they are big and heavy, like bricks. For other classes, we only need binders (活页夹) with paper in them. Without textbooks, students learn things freely and actively. For example, my humanities teacher just teaches us what is in her mind at the time. We never know what we will learn.Another difference between American schools and Chinese schools is that American schools care about students' morality (道德) more than their academic studies. For example, if you do not finish your homework, you will just be asked to do it later, but if you cheat or lie, you will get a warning or even be kicked out.I think that most students here are good at schoolwork as well, but compared to Chinese students, they can make learning a more joyful experience. I think we should take the good points from our two different kinds of education to perfect our approach to studying.4．What made the writer sad at the beginning?A．Being late for school.B．Not knowing anyone.C．Being looked down upon.D．Missing the chance of the trip.5．Students go to the basement of the teaching building to ________.A．have a free talk B．attend classC．meet teachers D．share a classroom6．How did the writer feel when he began his lessons?A．Happy. B．Surprised.C．Unsatisfied. D．Lonely.7．What might stop a student's schooling in American schools?A．Not studying hard. B．Cheating.C．Not finishing homework. D．Failing in the exam.CGirls can easily sad. If your friend is feeling blue and calls you, what will you do? Here are some tips on how you can make her smile again.Listen to her. When people feel sad, they often have the feeling of needing to be heard. So, listen carefully to what she is saying and do nothing else. Your friend will surely thank you for being the shoulder she can cry on.Once you are done with listening, you can offer some advice or remain silent and let her feel everything and let it all out by crying. As a friend, you might think you should give her some advice. But if you have no idea about what to say, just remain silent and be there for her.In order to be able to help your friend in need, don't be sad for yourself. How can you help your friend when you are also feeling down?A hug can make a difference in the world. It makes you feel warm and special. A hug makes you feel safe. So give your friend a hug when she needs it the most.Spend more time with your friend who wants to be happy. Do things together like washing dishes, cleaning, or going out for fun. The more time you spend together, the stronger your friendship will become.Sometimes, it is much better that you avoid a crying friend in your life. But by doing so, you are also keeping your friend at a distance and will make her wonder if you are her true friend. If you are there when she needs you, your friendship will be much stronger.8．The writer wrote this passage mainly to tell us ________.A．why girls can easily get sad B．what to do when we are sadC．how to make new friends with girl D．how to make a sad female friend happy again9．According to Paragraph 2, when a female friend is sad, what should we do ?A．We should ask her why she feels sad. B．We should say something nice to her. C．We should spend time listening to her. D．We should give her some good advice. 10．We can learn from the passage that ________.A．hugging a sad friend can make you feel warm and specialB．your sad friend may feel much better if you are also sadC．it's not a good idea to be silent facing a sad friendD．giving a hug to a sad friend is very helpful11．The last paragraph shows that ________.A．every dog has its day B．a friend in need is a friend indeed C．where there's a will, there is a way D. two heads are better than oneDIt was my first day at school, I felt nervous and scared.I went to all my classes with no friends. It felt like no one cared.I listened anxiously to all the lessons and waited for lunch break. Then finally the bell rang. It was time to talk and have fun.In the lunch line I met a new friend who wore a hijab (穆斯林女性戴的面纱) on her head, and though I am Jewish（犹太人）, we got along fine, and I was so relieved (如释重负的) when she said, “Sit with us, at our table.” She pointed to the one next to the door.So I agreed, and took my tray (托盘) and was about to walk with her across the floor, when suddenly I heard “Hey, I saw you on the bus, ” said a tall girl in a long skirt. “I see your Jewish star necklace. You should sit with us.”At that moment I looked around, and that's when I noticed, to my surprise, the nations of the world, separating themselves. That's what I saw through my own eyes.The Spanish only sat with the Spanish, the Hindus only with the Hindus, the Russians always with the Russians, and never the Arabs with the Jews.I saw the reason why war gets started. Everyone sticks to their own kind. The lunchroom wasa map of the world.. Why was everyone so blind?And so I turned down this girl, and went with the first, and these was no enmity (敌意). I built a bridge between two worlds when I sat with those different from me.12．Which of the following can best describe the Jewish girl's feelings on her first day at school? A．Interested and happy. B．Frightened and nervous.C．Strange and careless. D．Surprised and excited.13．We can tell from the story that the tall girl in the long skirt is ________.A．Spanish B．RussianC．Arab D．Jewish14．From the underlined sentence in Paragraph 8, we can know that ________.A．there is a map of world on the wall of the lunchroomB．the lunchroom was really a map of the worldC．the students from different nations sit within their own kindD．the lunchroom was designed to look like a map of the world15．The purpose of the passage is probably to ________.A．call on more understanding to the JewishB．introduce an international school for Jewish childrenC．describe the Jewish girl's new school lifeD．call on more communication between nations.第二节：（共5小题，每题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
黑龙江省2020-2021学年学年高一英语上学期期中试题
黑龙江省高一英语上学期期中试题考试时间120分钟满分150分第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。
AThe Little Singers of Paris in SuzhouDate: Nov. 30 7:30p.mVenue: Zhangjiagang Poly TheaterPrice 30---480yuanThe boys choir Les Petits Chanteurs a la Croix de Bois was created in 1907 and is now famous worldwide. Each world tour is a huge success. The choristers are between 9 and 15 years old and are proud of their choir's long history of over 100 years and are still fulfilling childhood dreams. They have to leave their families in order to be part of this extraordinary adventure: traveling, sharing their passion for singing and enabling others to discover the joys of music.Harlequino: On To FreedomDate: Nov. 19---20 7: 30 p. mVenue: Beijing Comedy TheaterPrice:80—680 yuanThe drama discusses the true essence(本质) of art with the humor of Italian improvisational(即兴创作的) comedy. The performers discuss the purpose of art. Reflect on how history is written and survey what is funny and what needs to be liberated.Plastic Fantastic---Mimirichi in ShanghaiDate: Nov 17 7: 30 p. mVenue: Shanghai Daning Theater Price: 100---380 yuanFour Ukrainian “kidult” comedians decide to throw a wild party using plastic of all shapes and colors. Plastic Fantastic delivers a series of short comic stories that mix improvisation pantomime, clown art and sound to draw you into their crazy world.The Collection of American Modern Dance From Paul TaylorDate: Nov. 19---20 7:30 p.m.Venue: National Center for the Performing ArtsPrice: 100---480 yuanPaul Taylor, one of the most accomplished artists this nation has ever produced, continues to shape America's homegrown art of modern dance since he became a professional dancer and pioneering choreographer in 1954. Taylor first presented his choreography with five other dancers in Manhattan on May 30, 1954. That modest performance mark the beginning of a half-century of unrivaled creativity, and in the decades that followed, Mr. Taylor became a cultural icon and one of history's most celebrated artists, hailed as part of the pantheon that created American dance.1.With the cheapest admission ticket, tourists can have an access to theperformance________.A. on Nov. 30B. on Nov 20C. on Nov 19D. on Nov. 172.Which of the following may appeal to those who are crazy about short comic stories?A. Les Petits Chanteurs a la Croix de BoisB. Italian improvisational comedyC. Plastic FantasticD. Harlequino: On To Freedom3.Tourists are likely to appreciate American modern dance in________.A. Beijing Comedy TheaterB. Shanghai Daning TheaterC. Zhangjiagang of Poly TheaterD. National Center for the Performing ArtsBLily and Lisa were best friends. They were always together. But things changed one day. That day Lisa was sent to sit beside another girl called Alice. They soon laughed happily together.The next day, when Lily went to Lisa’s house, she saw Lisa and Alice laughing and playing happily together. Lisa was playing so happily then that she didn’t even notice Lily when she arrived. Lily felt very depressed and went home. She thought Lisa had changed and was afraid she’d leave her. She didn’t want to lose her best friend. Thinking she might lose her one day, she couldn’t help crying.Just then, Lily’s mother came back. Seeing she was crying, her mother asked her why. Lily told her everything. After hearing what she said, her mother couldn’t help laughing. She said, “Don’t be sad. You should be happy.” Lily was confused. She didn’t understand why she should be happy. Her mother explained, “Now, Lisa has a new friend. And you’re friends with Lisa. It means that you have a new friend, too. Just make friends with Alice, too.”Hearing that, Lily stopped feeling sad. She liked the idea of having one more friend. So the next day, when Lily saw Lisa and Alice playing in the classroom, she happily went to them and joined them. The three quickly became good friends.Never feel sad if your friend has a new friend. Instead, be happy. If your friend has a new friend, it means that you have a new friend, too.4.After Lisa sat beside Alice, the two ______.A. disliked each otherB. ignored Lily at onceC. invited Lily to play togetherD. got along well with each other5.Which word can best take the place of the underlined word “depressed”？A. Upset.B. Excited.C. Surprised.D. Tired.6.According to Lily’s mother, Lily should be happy because ______.A. Alice is a very nice girlB. she will have a new friendC. she has made a new friendD. Lisa is still her best friend7.What does the author want to tell us?A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.B. Not everyone likes making friends.C. Without confidence there is no friendship.D. Our friends can help us make new friends.CThe kids in this village wear dirty，ragged clothes．They sleep beside cows and sheep in huts made of sticks and mud．They have no school．Yet they all can chant(歌唱，吟诵) the English alphabet，and some can make words．The key to their success：20 tablet computers（平板电脑） dropped off in their Ethiopian village in February by a U．S．group called One Laptop Per Child．The goal is to find out whether kids using today's new technology can teach themselves to read in places where no schools or teachers exist．The Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers analyzing the project data say they're already amazed．"What I think has already happened is that the kids have already learned more than they would have in one year of kindergarten，"said Matt Keller，who runs the Ethiopia program．The fastest learner-and the first to turn on one of the tablets-is 8-year-old Kelbesa Negusse．The device's camera was disabled to save memory，yet within weeks Kelbesa had figured out its workings and made the camera work．He called himself a lion，a marker of accomplishment in Ethiopia．With his tablet，Kelbasa rearranged the letters HSROE into one of the many English animal names he knows．Then he spelled words on his own．"Seven months ago he didn't know any English．That's unbelievable，"said Keller．The project aims to get kids to a stage called "deep reading，"where they can read to learn．It won't be in Amharic，Ethiopia's first language，but in English，which is widely seen as the ticket to higher paying jobs．8.How does the Ethiopia program benefit the kids in the village？ ______A. It trains teachers for them．B. It contributes to their self-study．C. It helps raise their living standards．D. It provides funds for building schools．9.What can we infer from Keller's words in Paragraph 3？ ______A. They need more time to analyze data．B. More children are needed for the research．C. He is confident about the future of the project．D. The research should be carried out in kindergartens．10.It amazed Keller that with the tablet Kelbesa could ______ ．A. learn English words quickly．B. draw pictures of animals．C. write letters to researchers．D. make phone calls to his friends．11.What is the aim of the project？ ______A. To offer Ethiopians higher paying jobs．B. To make Amharic widely used in the world．C. To help Ethiopian kids read to learn in English．D. To assist Ethiopians in learning their first language．DDo you want to be an animal photographer and work for a zoo? That sounds like a fantastic job. Mike is an animal photographer and he works for San Diego Zoo. Now let’s learn more about what Mike thinks of the job. We can also learn how to get such a job. What’s cool about this jobWe learn something new every day! There are so many exciting things going on. We have a chance to get close to cute animals. Of course we must make sure they won’t hurt us. Every day is different. There’s always something new to find out.Job challengesThe animals don’t always cooperate when we want to take pictures. Some critters are very shy and hide. They only feel comfortable around their keepers. Often, the photographer has to be very patient in order to get a good shot. We also have to plan our work carefully so that we can have the best light for our pictures, and that’s something that always changes throughout the day.How to get a job like thisIf you want to get a job like this, remember these ideas. Practice taking pictures and shooting videos, and do a lot of reading. Study literature, journalism, visual arts, and science. Art, business, and computer classes also come in handy. And be creative!12.If you are an animal photographer and work for a zoo, you have a chance to _________.A. learn to feed animalsB. learn to take care of animalsC. get close to cute animalsD. teach how to use cameras13.The underlined word “ critters” may have the same meaning as “___________”A. tigersB. animalsC. insectsD. children14.Some animals only feel comfortable when they stay with________.A. their keepersB. animal photographersC. friendly visitorsD. scientists15.What can we learn from the passage?A. Animals are always friendly to animal photographers.B. Animals are shy and often hide.C. Animal photographers should have patience if they want to get good shots.D. Animal photographers can always get good shots in the morning.第二节（共５小题；每小题２分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
黑龙江省2021学年高一英语上学期期中试题
高一英语上学期期中试题考试时间：90分钟试卷满分：120分第一卷I 听力（本题共20小题，每题1分, 满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。
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 When does the woman want to have her birthday party?A. On a Saturday.B. On a Friday.C. On a Sunday.2 How far is it to the history museum?A. Two blocks.B. Three blocks.C. Five blocks.3What did the boss promise to do?A. Have dinner with the woman.B. Not work overtime.C. Pay the woman double.4What does the man want to drink?A. Coffee.B. Tea.C. Water.5What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Neighbours.C. Strangers.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面两段对话或独白。
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. How many pounds did Jack weigh when he was born?A. 15 pounds.B. 7 pounds.C. 8 pounds.7. Why does the man think Jack is normal?A. Because he seems happy and does the right things for his age.B. Because he cries a lot at night.C. Because he just hasn’t been himself lately.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
2022-2023学年黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市八校联合体高一上学期期中考试英语试题(解析版)
2022-2023学年度上学期八校联合体期中试卷高一英语试题第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 does the woman mean?A. She doesn’t know Wei Dong.B. Wei Dong is her good friend now.C. Wei Dong is no longer her good friend.2. When does the man’s plane take off?A. A 6:30.B. At 7:00.C. At 8:00.3.Where does the conversation most probably happen?A. At home.B. In a restaurant.C. In a library4.Why does the woman want to go to America?A. To attend a program.B. To visit some friends.C. To attend a conference.5.What does the man mean?A. The woman had better invite John to join the band.B. John is a good guitarist but he is too busy.C. He can join the band each Tuesday.第二节(共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案(含两套题)
2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AWhat’s happening?Your guide to the best place to go in townThe Art of the CameraBeautiful exhibition from some of the best young photographers working today.Stamford Hall, June 20th—30thFreeFilm ClubTonight’s movie at the Young People’s Film Club is the last of the series starring the Oscar-winning actor Johnny Depp. It’s the wonderful pirates of the Carbbean!Starts 6;30 pm. Tickets £3Winning V oicesMore than 20 bands ( 乐队) play their best songs in a competition to win a great prize: a place in the national final and the chance to record a CD.Stretford Student Center, 6 pmTickets £10 and £7.5Streetlife Dance GroupCome and see the amazing “SDG” at the Atlas Centre. Twenty- four dancers aged between 11 and 18 show off their skills in street dancing for you.Starts 7 pm. Tickets£15.Young Vic TheatreThe final per formance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is tonight. This is yourlast chance to see this wonderful play. Don’t miss it.Starts 8 pm. Tickets £9, £7 and £5.5021. What can we learn about the Art of the Camera?A. It lasts half a monthB. It shows some old photosC. It is open to the public for freeD.It is held by 24 young artists22. Where can you watch street dancing ?A. At the Atlas CentreB.In Stamford HallC. At Young Vic TheatreD. At Stretford Student Centre23. If John only has £4, what could he do?A. See Romeo and JulietB.Watch Winning V oicesC.Watch Streetlife Dance GroupD. See Pirates of the CaribbeanBA long time ago, there was a farmer who had ten donkeys(驴). One evening, after a long day of hard work, the farmer returned home with the donkeys and began to tie them to the stakes(桩). When he finished nine donkeys, he found that the tenth rope was gone.What now? He could not let the last donkey run around all night. It would surely run away. Suddenly, he saw that, under a tree, there was a monk(和尚). The farmer ran to the monk and asked for voice. The monk said, “The only thing you have to do to the tenth donkey is make the movements(动作) you would have made with a rope in your hands. Pretend (假装) to tie the donkey. That’s all.”The farmer returned to the tenth donkey, pretended to fasten(拴紧) a rope around its neck and then to tie the rope to a stake. He then entered his little house, half trusting the monk’s advice, half worried that his donk ey would run away in the middle of the night.When he went outside very early the next morning, all the donkeys were still standing nicely next to their stakes, even the tenth one. The farmer untied the donkeys and wanted to take them to the field. But to his surprise, donkey number ten refused to move an inch. The farmer pulled and shouted but the animal just didn’t move.Suddenly, the farmer thought of what he had done to the donkey the night before. With a great “ah ha”, he returned to donkey number ten,and just after a simple movement the donkey happily walked with him to the field.24. What was the farmer’s problem when he tied the donkey?A. He needed one more rope.B. The tenth stake was gone.C. The tenth donkey ran away.D. He had left a rope in the field.25. Following the monk’s advice, what did the farmer do?A. He pretended to tie the tenth donkey.B.He went to sleep straight.C. He watched the tenth donkey all night.D. He tied the tenth donkey to the ninth stake.26. What did the farmer find in the next morning?A. All the donkeys were gone.B. The tenth donkey didn’t run away.C. Donkey number ten was running around.D. The donkeys went to the field by themselves.27. What does the underlined part“ a simple movement”refer to?A. Taking away the tenth stake.B. Pretending to untie the donkey.C. Pretending to cut the tenth rope.D. Trying the tenth donkey with a real rope.CFirst Lady Michelle Obama is a big fan of volunteering. V olunteering means working for free to help someone else. Mrs. Obama says volunteering is very important. “It should be part of everyone’s life, ” she says.Many teens agree. They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference. These days, more teens volunteer than work for pay. Teens clean up parks, walk dogs at animal shelters , visit the elderly and more.Some cities ---- including Seatle, Chicago, and Washingtong,D.C. ----require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate. Thestudent volunteers learn new skills and help their communities .Many parents are in favor of the idea ---- they say volunteering helps teens build job skills. But most teens don’t want to be forced to volunteer. They say they are busy. And they say voluntee ring is only fun if it’s a choice.Read both sides of the debate and decide.YESV olunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.Many cities and towns need help. V olunteers can help keep important programs going.Not all teens will volunteer if it isn’t required. Schools should repuire students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.NOMost teens are already very busy with classes, homework, jobs and sports. Forcing them to do more isn’t fair.It should be up to each person. Helping out doesn’t feel as good if you have to do it.Finding a volunteer job isn’t always easy. Students shouldn’t be kept from graduating because of something they can’t control.28. The writer mentions Michelle Obama in order to ,A. explain what volunteering isB. show she enjoys volunteeringC. tell what she does for the US D . introduce the topic of the text29. According to the text, in Chicago, .A. more people would rather work for payB. finding a volunteer job is quite easyC. volunteering is a must for high school studentsD. college students have to volunteer before graduation30. The underlined part “are in favor of “in the text means” .A. dropB. developC. likeD.catch31. Which question does the text mainly discuss?A. Is volunteering good for students?B.Which volunteer jobs shouldstudents do?C. What is the best time to volunteer?D. Should students be required to volunteer?DCoffee is an important part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have drunk a lot of it!Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is completely different. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or bar(酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. This is “normal (正常的) coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. If you want more than one sip(小口) of coffee in Italy, lungo is a good choice. In addition, while takeaway coffee is quite popular among Brits, it is not very common at all in Italy. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy -includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点). Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry with chocolate is the perfect way to start the day.Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy, such as espresso or macchiato (an espresso with a drop of milk), is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. They are small, of course, but this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee every day without breaking the bank.32.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A.By time.B. By space.C. By comparisonD.By example.33.Which coffee will you get in Italy if you order one without special instructions?A. Espresso.B. Lungo.C. Cappuccino.D. Macchiato.34.What can we learn about the coffee culture in Italy?A.Takeaway coffee is very popular among Italians.B.Italians are very often seen drinking huge coffees.C.Few Italians take short breaks from work for coffee.D.Coffees are often served along with pastries during breakfasts.35.What does the author think of Italian coffee?A.She loves its bitter taste.B.It is too expensive for her.C.The cup it is served in is too small.D.It is a good choice for breakfast.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市第八中学2020┄2021学年高一3月月考试题英语
第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AIvy GranstromIvy Granstrom was born with poor eyesight and got a serious back injury at the age of 60 during a car accident. She participated in cold English Bay Swimming events for 76 years and was therefore sometimes known as the Queen of the Polar Swims.Gerry HewstonGerry Hewston was a member of Australian Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team. He won a gold medal in the 1996 summer. He coached for the west Sydney from 2004 to He was named as a lifetime member for the efforts he made for the promotion of wheelchair basketball. Discussing wheelchair basketball, he said, “It lights up my life, and it stays for about two to three seconds. This is qu ite exciting and great fun.”April HolmesApril Holmes lost her left leg below the knee because of a train accident in 2001. Remembering it she said, “I had a life-changing accident in January, 2001. And fortunately I have been able to get back to d oing what I love, and that’s track and field.” Through hard work, she made records in the 100, 200 and 400 meter events. To make her life more colorful, she has set up a non-profit organization, the April Holmes Foundation, to help people with learning or physical disabilities while being a role model for them.Shauna Maria WhyteShauna Maria Whyte was born in Canada in 1967. She has won many prizes in cross-country skiing competitions since 1975. In 1991, during a horseback riding competition, Shauna broke her back. But she did not give in to this change in her life.1. What made Ivy Granstrom famous？A. Skiing.B. Basketball.C. Swimming.D. Track and field.2. According to Gerry Hewston, why did he love the sport he was doing？A. It brought him excitement.B. It won him several medals.C. It gave him a job as a coach.D. It strengthened his physical abilities.3. What do we know about four people mentioned in the text？A. They are peace-lovers.B. They are disabled fighters.C. They made contributions to youth sports.D. They worked for the development of the world.4. In which part of a newspaper can probably find the text？A. Travel.B. Culture.C. Technology.D. Sports.BIn her outstanding book, “Choose the Happiness Habit”, Pam Golden wrote, “Take the story of two twin brothers for example. One grew up and became an alcoholic （酒鬼）, while the other became a successful businessman. When asked why he became an alcoholic, the alcoholic replied, “Because my father was a drunk.” However, the successful businessman’sanswer was also “Because my father was a drunk.” when asked why he succeeded. The same background. The same upbringing. However, the results were quite different. Why？ The reason is that they had different choices. The brothers chose different thoughts which formed the situations they found themselves in at last, so they had different experiences.There was a time in my life when I thought difficulty was due to “bad luck”. Have you ever heard the saying “When it rains, it pours”？ That was my answer when others asked me how things were going on when I was in trouble. So what do you think I got？“RAIN”. More and more “RAIN”. I couldn’t understand why bad luck was always with me.Pam Golden says, “You’re either living in the problem or you’re living in the solution.” Now, when I’m faced with what I used to think was a negative situation, I use a different way to think about it. I force myself to replace those negative thoughts that make me lose heart in my mind with positive thoughts which encourage me to fight against the difficulty bravely. Sometimes I write down some ideas that may be a solution, which I combine with the lessons I have learned from the bad situations and the difficulties that troubled me in the past, and often, I find a solution to the problem soon. It seems that I should thank the difficulty I met with. The RAIN that poured in my world has become great experiences that provide me with valuable experience, from which I can benefit.Now, it doesn’t “rain” as much in my life as it used to. In fact, most days are beautiful, cloudless and sunny! Sometimes I do get a rain, but I think it makes me stronger just like the rain helps plants grow up.5. The example of the twin brothers shows that ________.A. making good choices is the most importantB. education decides a person’s futureC. upbringing makes a big differenceD. it is luck that leads to success6. What does “RAIN” mentioned in the second paragraph refer to？A. Water.B. Good luck.C. Success.D. Difficulty.7. What is talked about in the third paragraph？A. How the author collects useful experience.B. How the author deals with difficulty now.C. How the author gets help from others.D. How the author lives in the problem.8. Now, the author’s attitude towards “RAIN” is ________.A. negativeB. unclearC. positiveD. unknownCFive years ago, when I taught art at a school in Seattle, I used Tinkertoys as a test at the beginning of a term to find out something about my students. I put a small set of Tinkertoys in front of each student, and said:”Make something out of the Tinkertoys. You have 45 minutes today - and 45minutes each day for the rest of the week.”A few students hesitated to start. They waited to see what the rest of the class would do.Several others checked the instructions and made something according to one of the model plans provided. Another group built something out of their own imaginations.Once I had a boy who worked experimentally with Tinkertoys in his free time. His constructions filled a shelf in the art classroom and a good part of his bedroom at home. I was delighted at the presence of such a student. Here was an exceptionally creative mind at work. His presence meant that I had an unexpected teaching assistant in class whose creativity would infect（感染） other students.Encouraging this kind of thinking has a downside. I ran the risk of losing those students who had a different style of thinking. Without fail one wo uld declare,” But I’m just not creative.”“Do you dream at night when you’re asleep？”“Oh, sure.”“So tell me one of your most interesting dreams.” The student would tell something wildly imaginative. Flying in the sky or in a time machine or growing three heads. “That’s pretty creative. Who does that for you？”“Nobody. I do it.”“Really-at night, when you’re asleep？”“Sure.”“Try doing it in the daytime, in class, okay？”9. The teacher used Tinkertoys in class in order to ________？A. know more about the studentsB. make the lessons more excitingC. raise the students’ interest in artD. teach the students about toy design10. What do we know about the boy mentioned in Paragraph 3？A. He liked to help his teacher.B. He preferred to study alone.C. He was active in class.D. He was imaginative.11. What does the underlined word “downside” in Paragraph 4 probably mean？A. Mistake.B. Disadvantage.C. Difficulty.D. Burden.12. Why did the teacher ask the students to talk about their dreams？A. T o help them to see their creativity.B. To find out about their sleeping habits.C. T o help them to improve their memory.D. T o find out about their ways of thinking.DBissel is a small village of the West Sahara. It lies next to a l.5-square-kilometer oasis（绿洲）, from where three days and nights are generally required to go out of the desert. However, before Ken Levin discovered it in 1926, none of the Bissel villagers had ever walked out of the desert. Reportedly, they were not unwilling to leave this barren land. Many had previously tried but failed, always somehow finding themselves back at the oasis after several days of trying to walk out.When interviewed by Ken Levin, an expert at the British Royal College of Sciences, the villagers explained that no matter which direction they walked it always brought them back to the village.Why couldn’t the Bissel villagers walk out of the desert？ Levin was very puzzled. He had, by himself, managed to walk north from the village and reach the nearest town in three and a half days. He decided to carry out an experiment to solve the mystery. He and a Bissel villager called Argutel, would walk out of the desert together. They prepared enough water for a half-a-month journey and two camels. But this time Ken Levin didn't bring his compass. Levin would follow Argutel.Ten days later, they had walked for about 500 miles but were still in the desert. On the 11th morning, an oasis came into their view. They were back at Bissel. Levin now understood why the Bissel people couldn’t escape the desert. They had no knowledge of the North Star, which hadfor centuries provided sailors and other travelers with a point of direction. In the desert, if a person goes forward relying only on their senses, they will not be able to travel in a straight line. Rather they will travel in a very large circle and eventually track back to where they began. Levin explained to Argute l the function of the North Star and said, “As long as you rest in the daytime and walk towards the brightest star at night, you would be able to walk out of the desert.” Argutel did as he was told. Three days later, he came to the edge of the desert.Now in the West Sahara, Bissel has become a bright pearl, where tens of thousands of tourists come every year. Argutel’s bronze statue stands in the center of the town. On its base are the words：___________.13. Villagers in Bissel had never walked beyond the desert because ________.A. they were discouraged by their failuresB. they had a fear of the outside worldC. they had no desire to leave the oasisD. they had no method to find their way out14. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. the use of a compass was necessary to walk out of the desertB. tourism in Bissel has been greatly developed and improvedC. Argutel became the leader of Bissel after his returnD. Ken Levin didn’t walk south because it would ta ke more days15. Which of the following can most probably be found at the base of Argutel’s statue？A. Where there is a will, there is a way.B. A long journey starts with the first stepC. A new life starts from the fixed direction.D. Two heads are better than one.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2021-2022学年黑龙江省八校联考高一(上)期中英语试卷(附详解)
2021-2022学年黑龙江省八校联考高一（上）期中英语试卷AHello and welcome to English with Lucy.Today we have another topic："Four common British expressions." Now,before we get started,make sure you connect with me on all my social media which is right here.You can subscribe to my YouTube.You can also like me on Facebook.And for my Chinese followers,I have my Weibo account as well.Four Common British Expressions："A piece of cake"And this is very similar to "Easy-peasy,lemon squeezy," which we've discussed in aformer video.And basically,it means very easy.So I might come out of an easy examsaving,"That exam was a piece of cake. ""Break a leg!"It actually looks really rather cruel,but I promise you it's positive.And "Break a leg!"means "Good luck!" So before a race,before a job interview,before a test,instead of saying "Good luck!" I might say "Break a leg!""It cost an arm and a leg."And this basically means something was really expensive.If I say,"My bag cost an arm and a leg," I mean it cost a lot of money."To call it a day."And this means "to end a task".So,for example,"I'm feeling a bit tired.I think I'll call it a day." That means "I think I'll stop here.Let's finish."Thank you so much for watching this program of "Four Common British Expressions." I hope you like it,and I hope you've learned something.1.How can Chinese listeners connect with Lucy？______A. With Wechat.B. Through Weibo.C. On Facebook.D. By YouTube.2.When John went to an English Speech Competition,you should say " ______ " to him.A. Break a leg!B. It cost an arm and a leg.C. To call it a day.D. A piece of cake.3.What does he/she mean when the teacher says "Let's call it a day."？______A. He/She will stop that day.B. He/She feels tired.C. Class is over.D. It is daytime.BI have dreamt of taking a trip to Hawaii since I graduated,but the best thing always needswaiting.I took a trip with my friends to Haleakala National Park,which lies in Hawaii.When we arrived at Haleakala National Park,we were advised to watch the early morning sunrise.I was lost in the sightseeing（观光）that afternoon,so I could hardly wait to see the sunrise.The next morning,we all got out of bed very early and got to the seaside at 3o'clock.In the first half an hour,we imagined how wonderful it would be when the first light came out through the thick clouds and how soft it would be when the light touched our skin,so we waited and waited.However,another half an hour later,I gradually lost my patience since there was nothing but the chilly darkness,and I felt that I was frozen to death.But my friends were still extremely cheerful.Nearly another one hour later,"Amazing！" Judy burst out and we all shouted to welcome the light,which was really unbelievable.Until today,I dare say that it is the mostimpressive sunrise in my life.However,waiting in the morning darkness is also onememory I can't forget forever.Waiting sometimes is really a hard thing for most of us as it needs patience andstrong-willed determination（决心），but what about the result after that？It might turn out to be pleasing and unbelievable.So,it is really worth waiting for the best.4.What can we learn from the passage？______A. The author's friends and the author took a trip to China.B. Hawaii is a good place to enjoy the sunrise.C. The author enjoyed the worst sunrise in his life.D. Sometimes,it is worth waiting for the best.5.When did they see the first light of the sunrise？______A. About 3 o'clock.B. About 4 o'clock.C. About 5 o'clock.D. About 6 o'clock.6.What's the meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph 2？______A. Total.B. Cold.C. Terrible.D. Interesting.7.How did the author feel when waiting for the sunrise？______A. Excited all the time.B. Afraid all the time.C. Firstly excited then afraid.D. Firstly excited then impatient.COnline,English has become a common language for users from around the world.In the process,the language itself is changing.There are now thought to be some 4.5 billion web pages worldwide.Some language experts predict that within 10 years English will occupy the internet — but in forms very different to what we accept and recognize as English today.That's because people who speak English as a second language already outnumber native speakers.And increasingly,they use it to communicate with other non-nativespeakers,especially on the internet where less attention is paid to grammar and spelling and users don't have to worry about their accent（口音）.Users of Facebook already socialize in a number of different "Englishes" including Indian English,Spanish English and Korean English.While these different styles have longexisted within their cultures,they're now expanding and coming online.Technologycompanies are introducing newly-developed English words with products aimed atenabling users to add words that are not already in the English dictionary.And most large companies have English websites,while smaller businesses are learning that they need a common language — English — to reach global customers.The increasing popularity of the internet allows more languages to develop quickly. "Most people actually speak several languages — it's less common to only speak one," says Mr.Munro. "English has taken its place as the world's common language,but it's notpushing out other languages." Instead,other languages are pushing their way intoEnglish,and in the process creating something new.8.What does the text mainly talk about？______A. English is a common language around the world.B. There are now many different language styles.C. English language is developing with the Internet.D. Smaller businesses are learning a common language.9.Which of the following is NOT true about online communication？______A. People need to spell exactly.B. Grammar is not so important.C. People do not care about their accent.D. Most English-speakers are not native speakers.10.What can we infer from the text？______A. We can only communicate online in English.B. It's impossible to find all the English words in the dictionary.C. Some technology companies start to publish English dictionaries.D. Smaller businesses are not allowed to have English websites.11.What can we learn from what Mr.Munro said？______A. The other languages are enriching English.B. One can't live well without speaking several languages.C. English will become the only language in the world.D. Chinese used to be the world's common language.DGarbage sorting has become a hot issue around China,especially after Shanghai began carrying out a regulation on July 1.Beijing has thus been expected to follow suit.The current regulation gives garbage sorting responsibilities to government departments,property management groups and otherorganizations.It also gives rules for companies,outlining how they're responsible for waste collection,transportation and treatment.Only individuals are not subject to responsibilities.The long-awaited revision will soon change the situation. "Taking out the trash without sorting it properly will be illegal," said Sun Xinjun,director of the Beijing Commission of Urban Management.In Shanghai,violators are now fined up to 200 yuan for trash-sorting violations（违背）.The maximum fine in Beijing will not be less than that,he said.The Beijing city government first set out to promote garbage sorting in 2009.Authorities have since called on citizens to sort their household waste into four types-recyclablewaste,kitchen trash,dangerous waste and others — and leave it in a corresponding（相应的）dustbin or trash can.Blue-colored dustbins indicate items within are recyclable,greenrepresents kitchen trash,red corresponds to dangerous materials and grey to other waste.To promote the awareness of garbage sorting and expand the base ofparticipants,authorities have employed workers to help residents on the spot.Withintelligent devices,those who throw in recyclable waste at given sites will be rewarded with bonus points,which can be used to buy daily goods.At some communities,there are no color-coded dustbins.Instead,a scheduled garbage collection service is offered to help improve the environment.In other communities,workers offer a door-to-door service to collect recyclables or kitchen waste.Beijing Environmental Sanitation Engineering Group has been promoting new garbage sorting facilities such as recycling cabinets and smart kitchen waste trash cans since 2016，Xinhua News Agency reported.12.Which of the following shouldn't be thrown into a blue dustbin？______A. Coke cans.B. Used books.C. Thrown-away batteries.D. Abandoned iron pots.13.It's known from the passage that ______ .A. Shanghai carried out garbage sorting later than BeijingB. Green color indicates recyclable waste like deserted clothesC. people sorting recyclable waste will be rewarded throughout BeijingD. citizens are not responsible for garbage sorting in Beijing now14.What is the best title for the text？______A. An Example in Garbage Sorting in ShanghaiB. Action to Be Taken to Sort Garbage in ShanghaiC. Present Garbage Collection in BeijingD. New Garbage Sorting Regulation in Beijing15.Where can you read the article？______A. A fashion magazine.B. A science book.C. A government report.D. A newspaper.When learning English,some students may find it difficult to improve their listening.Here are some tips. (1) .Relax yourself(2) .You need to relax.This will help you with your listening.Listen carefully to the first sentenceThe first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage.For example,if,at the beginning,you hear "Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves,but some people say it's not a good idea.Our reporter says..." (3) .Think when you're listening(4) .For example,you can think of the following questions：What happened？When,whereand how？What was the result and what did the speaker want to tell us？In this way,you may understand the passage better.(5)It's important for you to remember some important facts.For example,if the passage is a science report,you should try to remember its findings,and how the scientists got their results.This is also helpful to your listening.A.Listen to important factsB.Pay attention to key wordsC.Maybe they can help you in one way or anotherD.When you're listening,try to do some thinkingE.This is especially helpful to improve your listening skillsF.Before you start listening to something,don't get excited or nervousG.you know you will hear a piece of news,not a children's story,or a science report16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GA couple of weeks ago,my grandfather was explaining his favorite expression,"Nothing isever easy." The following day,as I tried to complete my work,I happened to(21)a big bee on the skylight（天窗）.It was high up,but I thought(22)it would take no more than 5minutes.An hour later,the bee still remained.All that had(23)was that the living room wasa mess（混乱）and that I was dizzy（头晕目弦）from(24)into the sunlight.I didn't expectto waste an hour on an insect so(25)，but by doing so,I understood what my grandfather meant.It is not only time that we tend to underestimate ….we don't account for unexpectedcosts.We often imagine what can work in our favour ，but we seldom think of allthe(26)things that can affect us.However,it is important to remember that your day or week or year may not go as(27)，and that is completely normal.It is(28)acceptable to feel challenged - even at a task you thought was simple –- because that is part of life.If you can(29)that nothing will ever be easy,then life may seem slightly moremanageable.In middle school,I thought high school might be easier because I couldchoose the classes I wanted to(30).In high school,I thought(31)might be easier because I could have a schedule best suited for myself.Yet each time,I was both wrong anddisappointed.After accepting that school wouldn't be easy,I found myself with a more positive attitude and(32)results.Of course,there should be preparations made to account for expenses or time.Doing so can help you(33) your goals in a better way.However,there is no need to beat ourselves up（过分自责）when something stands in our(34).Maybe we cannot see a(35)coming ourway,but we can always give ourselves the extra time to catch it.21. A. arrest B. fly C. notice D. attract22. A. exploring B. describing C. warning D. removing23. A. cleared B. failed C. ended D. changed24. A. cleaning up B. looking up C. turning up D. making up25. A. awful B. tiny C. worrying D. big26. A. helpful B. successful C. negative D. positive27. A. observed B. unexpected C. planned D. promised28. A. seriously B. perfectly C. obviously D. partly29. A. accept B. find C. know D. refuse30. A. take B. count C. keep D. bring31. A. course B. grade C. college D. role32. A. fallen B. recorded C. organized D. improved33. A. acknowledge B. predict C. accomplish D. remember34. A. age B. path C. face D. view35. A. bee B. bird C. helper D. friend36.The freshman challengeGoing from junior high to senior high is really a big challenge for a freshman and the first week was a little confusing.First I had to think (1) （careful）about which courses I wanted to take.My head teacher helped me choose the suitable (2) （one）.I know English is a very difficult course,but I will try (3) （I）best to be fluent when I (4) （graduate）.Mum advised that I should sign up for Chinese literature (5) I am good at.Teachers say one way to know your school well and make more new friends is to join (6) club or play a sport.Our school offers chances to join different clubs.I joined a volunteer club.Every Wednesday,we work at a soup kitchen and hand out food to (7) （home）people in the community.I know I will have to study harder (8) a senior high school student and get used to (9) （be）responsible for a lot more.I am a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course.Still,I am happy to be here. (10) （study）hard isn't always fun,but I'll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)37.This song r ______ me of my story when I visited Beijing.38.In the UK and the US，senior high school students take part in v______ after-schoolactivities．39.Why are shameless and shameful b ______ the same？40.As is known to all,with the ______（改善，提高）of people's living standards,cars havebecome a popular means of transport.41.My father wanted to be a p ______ football player when he was a little boy.42.Hearing the news,all the people f ______ their attention on him.43.They spend so much time ______（争论）over unimportant matters.44.He ______（申请）to a company for a job last month.45.______the previous rounds of talks,no agreement has been reached so far by the two sides.46.Choose the best ______（描述）of Meng Hao's first day at senior high.47.China's fight against COVID-19 has left a deep i ______ on the whole world.n women ______（更喜欢）to avoid the sun because being white is consideredbeautiful.49.As you ______（走近）the town,you'll see the college on the left.50.I am not likely to buy that pair of trousers,although the color ______（适合）me well.51.If you eat the right food and exercise r______，you can feel better,look better and havemore exercise.52.心里很紧张，我做了一下深呼吸。
黑龙江省齐齐哈尔地区八校2020┄2021届高三期中联考英语试题
英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
ADuring the cold winter days, there are some interesting festivals in the world. Look at the following ones.Harbin Ice and Snow FestivalPlace：ChinaTime：January 5 to February 5People build incredible things out of ice and snow, decorating them with lights.The Carnival of VenicePlace：ItalyTime：between February and MarchOne of the most beautiful festivals in the world, people wear masks and elaborate costumes to hide differences among classes, and there are contests for the best costumes.Holi FestivalPlace：IndiaTime：late February/March, on the last full moon dayHindus and Sikhs, in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka celebrate the main day of this incredibly fun 16-day festival by throwing colored powder and water at each other.Sundance Film FestivalPlace：Utah, the USTime：end of FebruaryThe largest independent film festival in the US. Watch both feature films and shorts. You need to buy a ticket.1.Which of the following festivals can't be celebrated at the end of February？A. Sundance Film FestivalB. Holi FestivalC. Harbin Ice and Snow FestivalD. The Carnival of Venice2.If you want to watch wonderful films, you may go to .A. IndiaB. ChinaC. ItalyD. America3. If you go to Europe, which festival can you celebrate？A. The Carnival of VeniceB. Holi FestivalC. Sundance Film FestivalD. Harbin Ice and Snow FestivalBLast Friday, 6-years-old Landon Johnson went to the RiverTown Crossings Mall in Grandville with his family. While there, the boy and his cousins took turns chatting with Santa, sharing their Christmas desires.After telling the man in red he wanted a toy dinosaur and a remote control car, Landon hopped off Santa’s lap to rejoin his family.But a few moments later, he raced back to Santa’s side：he’d forgotten to tell him something important. Specificall y, Landon shared his worry with Santa that his autism（自闭症）would land him on the “naughty list”.His mom, Naomi Johnson, explained to WOOD-TV this week that Landon is often told he's “naughty” by mistake. Johnson said. “He's been told by other people before, 'You don't need to be so naughty,' or, 'Why are you naughty？'.”Johnson says Santa took the time to listen to Landon's worries, and held the boy's hands all the while. “Santa sat him next to him and took Landon's hands in his and started rubbing them, calming them down. Santa asked Landon if it bothered him, having Autism？ Landon said yes, sometimes. Then Santa told him it shouldn't. It shouldn’t bother him to be who he is,”Johnson said.Landon told Santa that he sometimes “gets in trouble at school and it's hard for peopleto understand that he has autism", but that he's “not a naughty boy”.“You know I love you and the reindeer（驯鹿） love you and it's OK. You're a good boy", Santa told WOOD-TV about the chat with Landon. ''You're a good boy, you know.”Johnson said she was incredibly moved by Santa's thoughtful words. “This stranger in a red suit told my son the same message I’ve been trying to get through to him for a while now--that he's special and I love him just the way he was made", the mom told . “Seeing Landon's face light up in that moment was just incredible. I couldn't stop crying. He was the real Santa Claus.”4.What did Landon do after he raced back to Santa？A. He shared Christmas desires with SantaB. He told Santa how his autism had bothered himC. He checked if he was the real Santa ClausD. He asked for a toy dinosaur and a remote control car5.What did Santa tell Landon to do？A. Avoid those who mistake himB. Tell others about his autismC. Try to change the way he behavesD. Remain what he is6. What can we conclude from the text？A. Every child is quite possible to be bothered by autismB. Chatting with Santa was a special Christmas gift for LandonC. Santa Claus are always popular with children and their parentsD. Naughty boys are hard to understand because of their bad behaviors7. What's the best title for the text？A. It's OK to be youB. Autism is really a problemC. Find time to Chat with SantaD. Don't staywith naughty boysCLately a popular eight-floor bookstore in Hefei, Anhui province, has risen to fame because it becomes the world’s first shared bookstore, in a move meant to encourage more reading among Chinese citizens.It comes to people's attention as more than 200,000 visitors flooded the store on its first day as a shared bookstore on July 16 this year, a record high since it was reopened to the public in Some 4,000 books were brought home on the first day, reported.Customers are allowed to borrow up to two books valued under 150 yuan per visit after registering with an app and paying the 99 yuan deposit fee（押金）.All books on sale in the bookstore are available for sharing. Returned books that are damaged are sold at a discount. The bookstore also provides a bonus for bookworms. People who finish reading 12 books in three months receive eight percent of their deposit back, and members can be rewarded one yuan for every book read."We want to bring down the cost of reading so people could read more books," Xu Xinwei, who helps run the bookstore, told .Some parents buy a lot of books for their children, but they usually end up collecting dust as their ch6ildren grow up. Similarly, some popular novels for young people also fall out of fashion, according to Xu. "Books are more effectively circulated when they're shared."8. The bookstore becomes a shared one .A. to make more moneyB. to make more room for new booksC. to inspire more people to readD. to recommend new books9. What does the underlined phrase “risen to fame” in Paragraph 1 probably mean？A. Become well-knownB. Settled downC. Broken upD. T aken over10. What can we infer from the passage？A. The bookstore was once the best in Anhui provinceB. The books that are sold here can't be borrowedC. More than 4,000 books were taken home on July 16 in 2013D. The cost of reading can be reduced by sharing the books11. What does the bookstore do to attract more readers？A. The bookstore encourages parents to buy more books for their childrenB. The readers are allowed to borrow the books unconditionallyC. The readers who are members can receive one yuan for every book readD. The bookstore is considering offering a bonus for anyone who likes readingDA new “health”trend in Hong Kong sees women staring straight at the sun in the belief that it will replace their need for food and even improve their vision and sleep quality, reports Oriental Daily.The women reportedly head to the Sam Ka Village beach every evening and take off their shoes before setting their phone timers and stand to stare at the sunset--some using an umbrella to protect their skin.The concept of “sun eating” is about consuming the sun's solar energy instead of food and they believe by doing so it can reduce the body's needs.Some of the women choose to wear glasses to limit the UV rays getting to their eyes and causing permanent damage.Some of the sun-gazers（凝视太阳者）stress they are doing it for health reasons, not weight loss. 'We practice sun-gazing as a substitute for eating. Some of us who have finished the practice now eat les s, and others don’t have to eat at all,” one woman said. She said they start by looking at the sun for up to 10 seconds on the first day, adding 10 seconds every day until they reach 44 minutes by the ninth month of practice.Hou Xiang Jun, a skin specialist, is concerned about the rising trend, saying high UVdegree and water reflection is leading to far too much UV light absorption（吸收）. “Even if painted with sunscreen they can only stop five to six percent of the damage, an umbrella or a cap can only take 10-20 percent and long exposure will increase the risk of serious skin cancer,” she said. Eye experts are also concerned that it will cause some eye diseases.12.Some women in Hong Kong become “sun-gazers”because they believe it can make them .A. prettierB. use phones lessC. sleep longerD. eat less13.Which of the following statements about “sun-gazers” is TRUE according to the passage？A. Some stop eating after practicing for some timeB. They have no protection against the sunC. Some have suffered from serious skin cancerD. They have convinced the experts of the benefits14.If a woman wants to look at the sun for 5 minutes, how many days does she have to practice？A. 10 daysB. 30 daysC. 50 daysD. 150 days15.Which section of the newspaper does the passage probably come from？A. ScienceB. HealthC. AdvertisementD. Sports第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市八中2020┄2021学年高一上学期期中试题英语
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ASmart phones are so common these days. It’s a pity that our pets don’t own one. But they don’t necessarily have to. The se four apps will help you take care of your best furry friend from dog training to first aid.Pet First AidPrice：$3.99Pet First Aid helps you provide the basic care and attention that your four-legged friend might need in a medical emergency. The application shows owners how to treat illnesses with helpful videos, pictures and articles on subjects like cuts, wound treatment and more. A section called Pet Info lets you enter in information about your pets including when they had their last vaccinations, any medicines they take, or information about any diseases or conditions your animal suffers from.Paw Card Pet TrackerPrice：FreePaw Card helps you keep a record of your loved one’s important e it to record your pet’s medical contacts, vaccinations, identity cards, medical conditions and medicines. Additional characteristics include a drawing showing your dog’s weight over time.Dog Park FinderPrice：FreeDog Park Finder helps you locate dog-friendly parks and training locations in your area（USA locations only）. The app includes information on more than 2,200 off-leash（无需给狗拴链的） areas, user photos and more than 6,500 reviews, so you can have fun with your dog off the leash.Dog BookPrice：FreeDog Book is a social networking application for dogs. Like Facebook, users can share with other people what’s going on in their dog’s life, share photos, and find great animal-friendly places to meet up.1. The app Pet First Aid is different from the other three mainly in .A. sizeB. priceC. applicationD. position2. Which one is the best choice if you want to find dog training locations？A. Dog Park FinderB. Pet First AidC. Paw Card Pet Tracker.D. Dog Book3. From the text we can know .A. Dog Book users can find off-leash areasB. Dog Park Finder provides worldwide informationC. Paw Card Pet Tracker records your dog’s informationD. Pet First Aid users can find the nearest hospital easilyBMy favorite book, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, talks about a formula called “SFF” which stands for “stopping finding faults”. I used to be a critical person and tried to find faults. I guess I somehow inherited（继承） this character from my father. Actually, many good qualities of my father are worth admiring except this.My father is the person who constantly looks for mistakes in other people and he thinks no one is good enough in the world. His character created a negative atmosphere in my family. I was the same as my father, so I often felt angry, disappointed, depressed, and lonely in school.After I had read my favorite book, I began to seek “good things” in other people. It has completely changed my life. Now I feel happier, I have more friends, I have more trust in people, and I realize everyone has their own strength! Another important lesson I got from this book is that I should always behave myself in a positive manner. Let’s admit that we sometimes complain about our situation. That’s not good. “Believe it or not, people don’t like to listen to negative opinions.”One more valuable lesson I got from the book is that I should be a good listener. When I was younger, I only wanted people to pay whole attention to my words so that I could show them how important I was. I was very proud and would show off my achievements in school without considering others’ feeling. I had very few friends and most people considered me as an “arrogant” person. Now, I find it easier to make friends after making some changes!4. Why does the author like the book The Secret？A. Because he’s found the secret of success from it.B. Because the book uncovers the secrets of happiness.C. Because he’s learnt his father’s characters from it.D. Because it helps him change his attitude towards life.5. What do you know about the author’s father？A. He makes his son feel angry and disappointed.B. He likes finding faults with people around him.C. He seems a critical person but in fact easy-going.D. He can create a negative atmosphere when necessary.6. The underlined word “arrogant” probably means “______”.A. self-importantB. admirableC. troublesomeD. cold-blooded7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text？A. T o persuade readers to be good listeners.B. To share his painful changing experience.C. T o tell readers the influence of a book on him.D. T o show the result of his father’s negative character.CA lot of people say maths is not their strong suit. One New Jersey parent wants to help change that. Laura Overdeck grew up with numbers. She always helped measure ingredients when her mother baked, and she learned about angles（角） from her father. She went on to major in astrophysics in college. Overdeck knew she wanted her own children to be good at maths, too.“And when our first child was about two, we just started giving her a maths problem every night,” Overdeck said. The problem was usually a story, involving animals, cars or candies that let the kids count. “Our third child started, at the age of two, yelling that he wanted his own maths problem because he saw his brother and sister doing it. And we thought, “Wow, we have a household where maths is the popular thing at bedtime.” Overdeck said.In February, Overdeck launched Bedtime Maths, an Internet website where she posts daily puzzles for children. Overdeck is particularly keen to hook children on numbers before they go to school. So why introduce little ones to maths so early？Sian Beilock, an expert on performance anxiety, says the more fun and familiar maths is early on, the less likely children feel nervous when they start to learn maths in school. “My labhas shown recently that kids as early as first grade report feeling anxious about doing maths,”Beilock said.“You can hear totally educated adults say, ‘You know I’m just not that good at maths.’or ‘I’m kind of afraid of maths.’And that’s a totally acceptable thing for a well-educated person to say, but you never hear them say, ‘Well, you know, I’m just not that good at reading,’”Overdeck said.She wants children and their parents to become fluent in numbers as they are in Harry Potter.8. Overdeck majored in astrophysics because she __________.A.was really fond of mathematicsB.hoped to change maths education in the USC.had an interest in teaching physicsD.would like her children to be good at maths9. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2 ？A. Toys can be used to encourage kids in solving maths problemsB. Maths will become more popular in every household.C. Maths is enjoyable in Overdeck’s family.D. The third child is cleverer than his brother and sister.10. Beilock’s attitude towards Overdeck’s idea is __________.A. agreeableB. puzzledC. anxiousD. critical11. The unfavourable（不利的） situation of the US in maths ability is shown by _________.A. the popularity of Bedroom MathsB. children’s performance anxiety in schoolC. people’s response to mathsD. adults’ great fondness for Harry PotterDAccording to new research from the University of Cambridge in England, sheep are able to recognize human faces from photographs.The farm animals, who are social and have large brains, were previously known to be able to recognize one another, as well as familiar humans. However, their ability to recognize human faces from photos alone is not known to most people.The recent study, the results of which were published in the journal Royal Society：Open Science, showed that the woolly creatures could be trained to recognize still（静止的） images of human faces, including those of former President Barack Obama and actress Emma Watson.Initially, the sheep were trained to approach certain images by being given food rewards. Later, they were able to recognize the image for which they had been rewarded. The sheep could even recognize images of faces shown at an angle, though their ability to do so declined （下降） by about 15 percent –the same rate at which a human’s ability to perform the s ame task declines.“Anyone who has spent time working with sheep will know that they are intelligent, individual animals who are able to recognize their handlers,” said Professor Jenny Morton, who led the Cambridge study. “We’ve shown with our study that s heep have advanced face-recognition abilities, comparable with those of humans and monkeys.”Recognizing faces is one of the most important social skills for human being, and some disorders of the brain, including Huntington’s disease, affect this ability.“Sheep are long-lived and have brains that are similar in size and complexity to those of some monkeys. That means they can be useful models to help us understand disorders of the brain, such as Huntington’s disease, which will develop over a long time and affect cognitive （认知的）abilities. Our study gives us another way to monitor how these abilities change,”Morton said.12.According to the new research, what’s unusual about sheep？A. They have large brains.B. They can recognize their owners.C.They can tell animals from humans.D.They can recognize human faces from photographs.13. How did the researchers train the sheep？A.By guiding them to follow their handlers.B.By showing photos of humans and monkeys by turns.C.By giving food rewards.D.By showing photos of famous people.14. What can be inferred from the passage？A.Sheep have a higher face-recognition ability than monkeys.B.The new discovery is helpful to the study of cognitive ability changes.C.The sheep’s face-recognition ability stays the same when shown photos at any angle.D.The sheep’s face-recognition ability may prevent some disorders of the brain.15. What’s the best tit le of the passage？A.A New Discovery about Sheep.B.How Sheep Recognize Each Other.C.A Wonderful Scientist.D.The Life of Sheep.第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市2020学年高一英语上学期期中试题
黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市2020学年高一英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第I 卷（选择题）和第II 卷（非选择题）两部分。
共150分，考试时间为120分钟。
第一卷第一部分：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 will the woman do today?A. Visit a friend.B. Attend a lecture.C. Do an experiment.2. What does the man find difficult?A. Understanding the instructions.B. Putting together the folding table.C. Fixing a toy train.3. Where is the woman’s cell phone?A. In the classroom.B. In the dining hall.C. In her bag.4. When does the woman need the book?A. On April 1st.B. On April 2nd.C. On April 3rd.5. What does the man mean?A. Most readers don’t agree with him.B. The woman can’t convince him.C. Few people read his article.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。