广东省部分名校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期末联考试题.doc

1、广东省部分名校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期末联考试题注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 阅读（共 两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWhen the weather is bad or when the flu b

2、reaks out, we can let the kids do some fun things at home, which can be beneficial to kids.Reading out loudIf your children are young enough, dont forget to read books to them out loud! Few children dislike having a good book read to them, and its great for the development of their brains. However,

3、if your children are a bit older and have moved onto more advanced books, there is always the choice of listening to an audiobook. This can also be done while theyre doing something else.Playing board gamesMaybe your childrens table is full of board games, which have been forgotten for a long time.

4、Its a good time to bring them out when playing outside is no longer a choice. Surely, playing board games is a great way to connect with children. In addition, many board games are designed to get children thinking!Having a dance partyConsidering that all you need is a speaker or maybe just a phone,

5、 you can have a dance party wherever you are! This is a great way to get kids bodies moving when they are inside. Play some of your childrens favorite music and let them dance to it. Not only is it good exercise, but it will help your children feel time is flying!Doing jigsaw (拼图) puzzlesFor most pe

6、ople that have children, its common to have at least one jigsaw puzzle at home. Jigsaw puzzles are great because everyone can do them on their own time. Besides, your whole family will have a sense of achievement when everyone is smiling over the finished product.1. What do reading out loud and play

7、ing board games have in common?A. They both develop childrens team spirit.B. They both improve childrens listening ability.C. They both do good to childrens thinking ability.D. They both focus on interaction between children.2. Which of the following combines exercise and music?A. Reading out loud.B

8、. Playing board games.C. Doing jigsaw puzzles.D. Having a dance party.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To list four interesting childrens parties.B. To recommend four childrens favorite books.C. To introduce some activities for children inside.D. To show some funny things for children outside.【

9、答案】1. C 2. D 3. CBOn September 7, 1930, Yuan Longping was born in Beijing. Fluent in English, his mother often read Friedrich Nietzsches works to him. Influenced by his mother, Yuan Longping liked English, geography and chemistry at school. After graduating from university, he became a teacher in th

10、e countryside of Hunan in 1953.With lots of crop failures, nationwide hunger hit China in the 1960s, making many people live a bad life. Yuan was sad and felt he must do something. Since the climate in Hunan was not friendly to growing wheat. He decided to devote himself to studying how to increase

11、the production of rice, a basic food for over 60 percent of Chinese people. From then on, he began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan Longping succeeded in growing the worlds first high production hybrid rice (杂交水稻) variety in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per more than 200 kg tha

12、n before. For the next four decades, he continued to work on the research of hybrid rice. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by his team achieved 1,500 kg per mu in two growing seasons, a new world record.Nowadays, the hybrid rice is grown in almost half of Chinas rice fields and its production accounts

13、 for 60 percent of the total rice production in China. The hybrid rice production is 20 percent more than the common kinds , the yearly increase of which feeds up to 100 million people.In 2019, Yuan Longping, known as the “Father of hybrid rice”, was awarded with Medal of the Republic, Chinas highes

14、t honor.Yuan Longpings biggest dream in life was to develop more hybrid rice varieties, which could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food problem. So far, the hybrid varieties he developed have been grown in over 40 countries, including the USA, Brazil and India.4. What do we kno

15、w about Yuan Longping according to the text?A. He began to study hybrid rice in 1973.B. He received the highest honor in China at 90.C. He ever taught math in the city after graduation.D. He ever hoped Chinese would be free from hunger.5. How does the author mainly show the achievements of Yuan Long

16、ping in hybrid rice?A. By listing figures.B. By quoting reports.C. By imagining results.D. By explaining reasons.6. Which of the following best describes Yuan Longping according to the text?A. Patient and honest.B. Energetic and athletic.C. Capable and remarkable.D. Humorous and adventurous.7. What

17、is the text mainly about?A. The life of Yuan Longping.B. The team of Yuan Longping.C. The honor of Yuan Longping.D. The education of Yuan Longping.【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. ACPlanned missions to the moon need to hurry up to avoid hitting one of the busiest periods for extreme space weather, according to

18、 scientists conducting the most in-depth ever research on solar storm timing.Scientists at the University of Reading studied 150 years of space weather data to look into patterns in the timing of the most extreme events which can be extremely dangerous to astronauts and satellites. This new research

19、 on space weather timing allows predictions to be made for extreme space weather. Therefore, it could be used to plan the timing of activities, which could be affected by extreme space weather, for example, major space missions.The researchers found for the first time that extreme space weather even

20、ts are more likely to occur early in or late solar cycles-such as the one just starting. The findings may have influences on the NASA-led Artemis mission. It plans to make humans return to the moon in 2024, but can be put off to the late 2020s.Professor Mathew Owens, a space physicist at the Univers

21、ity of Reading, said, “Until now, the most extreme space weather events were thought to be random in their timing. Though there is no set pattern of the events, this research suggests they are more predictable.”In the new study, the scientists used a new method applying statistical modelling to stor

22、m timing for the first time. Previous research generally focused on how big extreme space weather events can be, based on observations of previous events. Predicting their timing is far more difficult because extreme events are rare, so there is relatively little historic data to identify patterns.

23、The findings suggest that any major planned space missions , which is beyond the next five years, will have to consider the higher probability of extreme space weather late in the present solar cycle between 2026 and 2030.8. What can we learn about the study from the first two paragraphs?A. It has l

24、asted just 150 years.B. It doesnt refer to space weather data.C. It shows space weather has no effect on astronauts.D. It makes it possible to predict extreme space weather.9. Why might the NASA-led Artemis mission be put off?A. To research solar cycles.B. To avoid effects of space weather.C. To mee

25、t the needs of the astronauts.D. To make humans return to Earth in 2024.10. What does the underlined word “random“ in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Irregular.B. Easy.C. Limited.D. Changeless.11. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The study is useful for future space missions.B. The planned

26、space missions should be put off.C. Extreme space weather will happen before 2026.D. Previous observations make no difference to the study.【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. ADVietnam made preparations for the Lunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday. The tradition involves releasing fish called carps in

27、to rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tradition comes from an ancient story of three “Kitchen Gods”. The three, two males and a female, take a ride on the brightly colored carp at the end of the year. They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade E

28、mperor, the God who rules there. The “Kitchen Gods” report news about the families they represent to seek the emperors care and protection. Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning, and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven, families clean their houses in preparation to cel

29、ebrate Tet. A clean house, Vietnamese believe, will bring luck in the new year. On Lunar New Years Eve, the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursdays event in Vietnam this year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19. It is spreading in several

30、 northern areas of the country. However, Vietnam has increased contact examination, mass testing, and quarantine measures to slow the spread. The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish, but COVID-19 has mad

31、e people keep a safe distance,” said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag at Hanois West Lake.This year, due to COVID-19, there were fewer people releasing fish there, but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags. After years of persuasion, now they dont throw the p

32、lastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.12. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Kitchen fires in Vietnam.B. Traditional customs of Vietnam.C. A report on family activities in Vietnam.D. A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.13. Whats the authors attitude towards th

33、e Vietnams actions to control COVID-19?A. CriticalB. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Unconcerned.14. What was the change about fish release in Vietnam this year?A. It required few lake fish.B. It was more interesting and diverse.C. It was more environmentally friendly.D. It required more people and plastic

34、bags.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive TimeB. Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish ReleaseC. Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are FunnyD. Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal Protection【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. B第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分

35、，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Have you ever left a place knowing you have “visited” all the attractions in the guidebooks ,but feeling like you know no more about it than before you visited it? One way to make your travels more memorable is to seek out local food, people and act

36、ivities. _16_ Here are some detailed ways to experience local culture during traveling.Taste local foodWhen we travel to a new environment, our senses are excited by the sounds, smells and tastes. Food is no longer just a necessity to maintain life its a tale and even a custom._17_ Try local food in

37、stead, and you may encounter food that you will never forget.Stay with locals._18_ However, compared to that, a locals home is where youll find everyday displays of deep local culture and values, as well as meaningful connections with people who are just like us. For most of us, what we remember mos

38、t about our travels probably are the conversations with strangers and, sometimes, newfound friends.Go on cultural tours.Theres no better way to learn about a place than from locals. Some cities have free tours where local guides will take you on a tour of a city while sharing fascinating facts. _19_

39、Thats because extra reward will get the tour guide to give you extra service.Context Travel, which is a small-group cultural tour led by scholars, is also a great choice._20_.The best way to explore a destination is on foot. The second-best way is by public transportation. When you go slow and let y

40、ourself wander, its no longer a task to get from Point A to Point B all the sights around you will become an unforgettable ink drawing in your mind.A. Draw it in your mind.B. A hotel may be comfortable.C. All you have to do is tip them.D. Walk or take public transportation.E. They welcome you into t

41、heir homes.F. By doing so, youll learn more about a place.G. So stop going to the fast food chains youre familiar with.【答案】16. F 17. G 18. B 19. C 20. D第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Life is just full of surprises! Some are _21_ surprises and some ma

42、ybe not so pleasing. I had a good surprise a few days ago that is worth sharing with readers on my blog. I had gone into town for Thanksgiving shopping and _22_ coming home with a 15-month-old German Shepherd (牧羊犬) female. I usually plan to do as much as possible on my trips to the town because the

43、town is 45 miles one way. One of my stops was to _23_ medicine for my senior German Shepherd male, Bozwell.My trip to the veterinarian (兽医) takes me right by the local animal shelter. I glanced over and _24_ a German Shepherd dog sitting in the corner of the outdoor enclosure (围栏). _25_ I love all d

44、ogs, the German Shepherd is my first choice. I _26_ to the enclosure and got off my pickup truck. One of the _27_ came up and asked if I was looking for a dog. I said I wasnt but wanted to take a _28_ and send it to my husband. I asked the staff about the dog. It _29_ that Lucy, the German Shepherd

45、female, is 15 months old and was going to be delivered to another shelter in a distant city the _30_ day.My husband and I decided to adopt (收养) it. So I finished the necessary adoption process and took Lucy _31_ to the veterinarian for an exam. My husband and I know our dogs very well and knew that

46、introducing another dog like this would not be a(n) _32_. We have brought many dogs into our pack family over the years and because we fully understand our dogs, _33_ a new dog has never been much of a problem for us. So Lucy is now part of our _34_ and has all the love we can _35_ to it.21. A. happ

47、yB. formalC. awkwardD. annoying22. A. gave upB. stood forC. objected toD. ended up23. A. makeB. buyC. transmitD. test24. A. heardB. imaginedC. sawD. prevented25. A. ButB. WhenC. AfterD. While26. A. walkedB. droveC. ranD. rushed27. A. soldiersB. teachersC. staffD. policemen28. A. walkB. pictureC. bre

48、akD. drop29. A. turned outB. worked outC. found outD. stand out30. A. lastB. followingC. firstD. bright31. A. finallyB. slowlyC. graduallyD. immediately32. A. experienceB. habitC. problemD. cheat33. A. ignoringB. introducingC. sellingD. stealing34. A. countryB. cityC. societyD. team35. A. returnB. t

49、alkC. listenD. give【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. D第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Sometimes I like to go for a drive through the German countryside. Usually some farmers set up a table by their gate on _36_ you can

50、 buy fresh eggs or potatoes and leave the payment in a cash box, often a heavy _37_ (lock) metal case. I have also seen this concept of “pay it by trust” in Denmark. I like to support the farmers this way.I notice that in recent months, more and more tables have appeared, usually outside _38_ (peopl

51、e) houses in the middle of nowhere. Typically they are selling goods such as homemade jam or even cake, local honey, handicrafts or flowers for a couple of Euros. It appears that some people have been _39_ (especial) hit hard by the pandemic (流行病) and are finding _40_( create) ways to increase their

52、 income.I have formed the habit of _41_ (leave) loose change in the car, so I can stop off and support these landowners. This lovely box of tulips (郁金香) _42_ (be) my latest purchase. I had a nice chat _43_ the man who sold them when I was trying to decide what color of tulips _44_ (go) for. Later on

53、, I added some wooden sticks to support _45_ flowers, rather than simply plant them into the soil.【答案】36. which 37. locked 38. peoples 39. especially 40. creative 41. leaving 42. was 43. with 44. to go 45. the第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，为了缓解学生压力，你校计划举行20公里的远足活动。请你写一则通知，发表在你校英语报上，内容如下

54、：1.具体时间；2.详细路线；3.注意事项注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Notice_Student Union【答案】one possible version:NoticeIn order to relieve the stress on us students, a 20-kilometer-long hiking will be organized next week.To begin with, the hiking is scheduled on next Thursday from 8 am to 2 pm. We will set out

55、 at the school-gate and the route will carry us by the Renmin Park, City Museum, Great Theatre and finally Peace Park in the rural area. Because the hiking is long, you should take enough water and protect yourselves from being sunburnt during the activity.Hopefully, you will make it and will have a

56、 great time.Student Union第二节（满分25分）47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Teresa Perkins was driving 80 miles per hour along Route 340 on Wednesday. The woman knew she was going too fast, but it was the only hope she had. Her dog, Jett, was dying in the backseat. About a half hour earlier she had

57、received a call from her daughter, who had been playing with Jett, a 3-year-old, 120-pound black German Shepherd. The ball they were playing with got stuck in Jetts throat. The dog was struggling to breathe.Perkins raced home to see if she could help, but the dog slobber (口水) had made the ball too s

58、lippery to pull out by hand. They put the dog in the backseat of her car and began their race to the vet in Waynesboro. About halfway there, Perkins got caught in construction traffic. Jett was struggling even more at that point and Perkins knew she only had minutes, but she was now stopped in a lin

59、e of cars. She began blowing her horn (喇叭) to get the attention of someone, anyone, when three construction workers walked up to her. In a panicked voice, she told them her dog was dying.“By then my dog was pretty much dead,” Perkins said on Wednesday night. “He was lying in the car, not moving. I h

60、ad heard him breathe, broken- winded, but then he quit. I was wildly crying and praying.”Cavaja Holt was one of the workers standing there. He stuck his hand down the weak dogs throat and pulled out the ball, but Jett still wasnt breathing. “And the guy behind Holt tried to breathe in Jetts mouth,”

61、Perkins said. “And he did.” Perkins jumped out of the car and helped start doing first aid on Jett. The two were working together to save the dogs life, when Holt cried, “Hes awake.”Perkins began crying and just thanking Holt over and over. When she saw the line of cars she thought she had made a mi

62、stake going that direction. It turned out that it was the best choice she could have made.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Once Jett began breathing again, Perkins continued her trip to the vet._After arriving home, Perkins thought she was so anxious that she forgot to ask Holts name then._【答案】o

63、ne possible version:Once Jett began breathing again, Perkins continued her trip to the vet. By the time she arrived, the dog seemed to be doing much better. The staff at Animal Health Care Center was expecting them and they ran out to help Jett immediately. Then the staff checked Jett out to the ful

64、l. After about a five-minute wait in the care, Jett was feeling well enough to walk, and they let him go home.After arriving home, Perkins thought she was so anxious that she forgot to ask Holts name then. Later that night, she posted the story on Facebook, asking to locate Holt. Meanwhile, Holt had

65、 posted the story also, hoping to find out how the dog was doing. Within minutes, someone connected the two. Perkins immediately called up him to express her appreciation. The next morning when Jett was fully recovered, Perkins drove back to the construction site and thanked Holt in person. She got a photo of him with the dog and posted it online to praise his great deeds.