安徽省滁州市2020-2021学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、滁州市2020-2021学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题卷说明：本试卷满分100分，考试时间120分钟；请将答案填写在答题卷上。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分15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分，满分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. How much did the hotel cost?A. 5 dollars. B. 45 dollars

2、. C. 15 dollars.2. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Friends B. Classmates. C. Strangers.3. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a hospital. B. In a church. C. In a museum.4. How is the traffic this time every day?A. Heavy. B. Unusual. C. Fine.5. How does the man

3、 go to work?A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By bike.第二节(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)听下面3段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Where is the woman going?A. To the library. B. To the cinema. C. To the classroom.7. What does the man in

4、vite the woman to do?A. Write papers. B. See a film. C. Do some reading.8. Why does the woman refuse the mans invitation?A. She has some housework. B. She has to take exams. C. She has to do her schoolwork.听第7段材料，回答第9至12题。9. What does Jed say about the wing-suit?A. It has a bat pattern. B. It will b

5、ecome cheap. C. It is his favorite invention.10. Who were the talking gloves invented for?A. Children. B. The old. C. Deaf people.11. Who had the idea of producing clouds indoors?A. Some students. B. A technologist. C. A Dutch artist.12. What does Jed think of producing clouds indoors?A. Impractical

6、. B. Wonderful. C. Useless.听第8段材料，回答第13至15题。13. What does the speaker usually do?A. She cares for wildlife. B. She trains animals for fun. C. She does research on wildlife.14. What is Buddy?A. A lion. B. A giraffe. C. An elephant.15. What is the speaker pleased with?A. She gets help from wildlife re

7、searchers.B. The animals get along well with people.C. More and more visitors come to the farm.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AYour kids may be unhappy about the end of summer and the beginning of another school year, but you can cheer them

8、up with something fun. Here are 4 fantastic places for them to go this fall.Frist Art Museum615-244-3340Tickets: $ 15 adults, free ages 18 & youngerOne of the most famous childrens authors of all time, Eric Carle, is the creator of more than 70 picture books. In the exhibit of Eric Carles Picture Bo

9、oks: Celebrating 50 Years of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, you and your kids will be offered the chance to explore Carles personal history and interests, different subjects and artistic techniques.Grand Ole Opry House615-889-1000Tickets: $ 24.99(children 3 & younger are free)This fantastic musical, R

10、udolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, is a live-action stage version of the beloved 1964 animated(动画的)TV special. The 70-minute stage adaptation holds true to the TV version, and its great excitement to watch Rudolph flying in the air over the stage. Your kids are going to be excited when the larger-than-l

11、ife Abominable Snowman takes the stage!First Tennessee Park615-782-4040Tickets: $ 23. 99 adults; $ 15. 99 ages 3-16(On Tuesday or Wednesday $ 12. 79 ages 3-12; $ 20.79 adults or ages over 12)Nashville is getting a brand-new holiday experience at the stadium, GLOW, which will soon feature 4 million l

12、ights, the Souths largest Christmas tree(at more than 100 feet tall)and other decorations related to the coming Christmas.Bridgestone Arena615-770-2000Tickets: $ 20-$100There have been other Jurassic live shows with life-size robotic dinosaurs, but this is the very first time that the Jurassic World

13、 movie has set free its ancient creatures in an arena(竞技场) experience. Your kids can look forward to a whole new Jurassic World.16. What can kids get from a visit to Frist Art Museum?A. A chance to promote ones art works.B. A tip on having a performance in a musical.C. An opportunity to explore a we

14、ll-known author.D. A copy of The Very Hungry Caterpillar for free.17. How much will a couple with a 14-year-old boy pay to enter First Tennessee park on Wednesday?A. 47. 97 dollars. B. 54. 37 dollars. C. 62. 37 dollars. D. 63. 97 dollars.18. Where will you probably visit if your kids like ancient an

15、imals?A. Frist Art Museum. B. Grand Ole Opry House.C. First Tennessee Park. D. Bridgestone Arena.BHappiness is an abstract(抽象的)concept. When one thinks of a typically happy person, smiling, laughing and cheering are what usually come to mind. However, if people stop smiling or laughing, it doesnt ne

16、cessarily mean that they are unhappy. Happiness has many different levels, and it is difficult to place the word in one type.Many people believe as people grow older, they will feel more happiness. However, I just find they are not always so. When my twelve-year-old sister was asked what made her ha

17、ppy, she initially told me that sleeping made her happy, and then she looked at me for a reaction. When I had none, she changed her answer to food, then to fashion, and then finally to family. Each time she glanced at me, she looked for affirmation(肯定)that she had given a right answer.My younger cou

18、sin, who is even younger than my sister, gave me an answer that surprised me. It wasnt eating candy or watching TV that made her happy: it was love. Considering the clear differences between my sister and cousin in their answers, I came to see that age didnt always largely contribute to happiness.Wh

19、en I asked my grandmother what brought her happiness, she immediately answered my family without hesitation. This is something I expected, as my grandma is always a family-centered person. This is also consistent(一致的)with her culture, being from Italy and growing up during the 50s, when family value

20、s were at its highest point in society.Asking myself this question, I think carefully about my answers. Sure, my family, friends and pets make me happy, but so do reading, writing and watching movies. This is why I have no answer to my own question.There is no one single thing that makes me the happ

21、iest, because like everybody, my mood depends on many factors. Happiness depends on external factors as well as ones personality and age. This is why I have come to the conclusion that the journey of happiness cannot truly be defined, and that there isnt one thing above all that makes everyone the h

22、appiest.19. What do we know about happiness from Paragraph 1?A. It is valued by nearly all people.B. It is easy to describe it with words.C. Its highest level is often expressed with laughing.D. It may have nothing to do with ones expressions.20. Comparing her sisters and cousins answers, the author

23、 realized that .A. happiness comes from very small things B. happiness doesnt always depend on ageC. little kids can sometimes give us inspiration D. some abstract things can make people happier21. What conclusion does the author draw about happiness?A. Extreme happiness is hard to achieve.B. Happin

24、ess is determined by many factors.C. The happiest people are often open-minded.D. Ones family gives him the most happiness.CIf you happened to be at the recent National Senior Games in Albuquerque last June, its likely that you would have found an extremely enthusiastic group of 19 people, all weari

25、ng bright yellow T-shirts that read Blossom at 85 on one side and Gammys Groupies on the other. Thats my team, says Andrea Harrison, speaking about the family and friends there to cheer her on. Harrison is certainly blossoming at 85-so much so that she walked away with gold in the 800 meters with a

26、time of 624 and silver in the 5K, finishing in 431.People often tell me that theyre inspired by my running and they are encouraged to do more to stay active because of it. Harrison says. I feel like this is my job and my purpose now, to get people moving, no matter what their ages are.She even has a

27、 presentation she gives at community centers and schools, centering on how benefi-cial running and exercise can be on emotional heath as well as physical health. Calling it Motion Over Disturbance, she says it emphasizes how the motion of movement takes away the disturbance in your head, clearing aw

28、ay all those little worries and bothers of everyday life.Harrison also likes to tell her audiences that shes a late bloomer when it comes to running. She started when she was 50 years old, and only because of her sons, then a junior in high school, wanted to be on a track team. So the two of them ra

29、n around the parking lot of the school.Now running 11 miles a week, she calms the excitement in her mind by spending her time praying for family members as she runs, particularly for her twin sister who has dementia(痴呆). But of course she also includes her 6 children, 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-g

30、randchildren.There are often strangers approaching her after races to congratulate her on a win-she jokes that there arent too many old ladies for competition. They say, If you can run like this, I should be running, she says. And I say, Well, go ahead. What are you waiting for?22. What is Harrisons

31、 job in her own opinion?A. Being a member of a track team. B. Winning gold and silver medals.C. Encouraging people to run regardless of ages. D. Giving lectures on the benefits of exercise.23. Which of the following can replace the underlined part bloomer in Paragraph 4?A. Competitor. B. Runner. C.

32、Instructor. D. Achiever.24. What is Harrison always doing while running?A. Listening to some music. B. Missing her family members.C. Praying to calm down. D. Waiting for the strangers.25. What can be inferred from the whole text?A. Its never too late to learn. B. All that glitters is not gold.C. To

33、strike while iron is hot. D. Well begun is half done.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。In Italy, summertime is a time to enjoy fantastic food with family and friends. Interestingly, these are also some of the ways in which Italians keep fit. 26 The answer is simple. Do it

34、 like the Italians do!Buy Fresh and Wholemeal FoodTrue Italian cooking is made using fresh, local and wholemeal foods. This approach is truly a key to staying slim and fit. 27 Instead, shop for the fresh and make Italian meals. Its easier and more satisfying than you can imagine!Enjoy Each MealIn It

35、aly, every meal is to be enjoyed. Take the time this season to treat everything you eat as an experience, not just energy or fuel for your busy life. As a source of pleasure, you will find that eating your Italian meals slower wont result in eating too much. 28 Eat the Pasta(意大利面) 29 Even leftover p

36、asta warmed with olive oil meets the demand for a delicious meal. Youll have energy for your summer days and give your body a break from digesting(消化)at night when you arent burning off the calories.Have meals with Family and FriendsAs you consider your meals, think like an Italian and plan on havin

37、g a sit-down, at-a-table meal with your family or friends. 30 Making a time to enjoy food with others allows you to slow down and enjoy conversation, in addition to tasty food.A. This summer, avoid processed and fast food.B. Fresh food provides us with the needed vitamins.C. One way of staying slim

38、is to eat pasta at lunchtime!D. So how can you continue to enjoy delicious food and still stay fit?E. Why do many people fail to get used to Italian food in daily life?F. Maybe you cant do it every day, but how about once a week?G. Enjoying your meals is good for your figure and taste buds(味蕾)!第三部分

39、英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Many of us dream of making all the difference-earning a lot of money. A great scientist has achieved that big success and 31 all the money to help others. Professor Nicola Curtin of theUniversity of N

40、ewcastle successfully 32 a new drug for cancer, but when the time came for her big 33 , she chose to give some of the profits away to help the 34 people to make their life better.The drug Rubraca is the 35 of 30 years of research and helps people who have a gene known to lead to an increasing. 36 of

41、 breast cancer. Rubraca helps target the cancerous cells so as to repair their DNA and finally 37 tumour cells(肿瘤细胞). The University of Newcastle 38 rights of the medication(药物)for $ 40.8 million to a company, which is a pretty penny. Instead of 39 herself, Curtin used her$I.2 million share to 40 Th

42、e Curtin PARP Fund.The fund 41 to help the disabled, the homeless, and anyone experiencing a disadvantage. It helps them to develop the skills to 42 difficulties so that they can get education or employment. Those peoples 43 makes me think about life. I have 44 had everything that I need in life 45

43、there are many people who are leading a hard life. 46 , through The Curtin PARP Fund, I want to leave a(n) 47 legacy(遗产)by helping them master the basic skills for life. And I feel 48 of what I have done. said Curtin.What Curtin has done tells that we can help others in many 49 by using our talent t

44、o help, and by 50 and offering much assistance, etc.31. A. made B. passed C. donated D. showed32. A. exchanged B. took C. accepted D. created33. A. payoff B. celebration C. event D. benefit34. A. honest B. needy C. friendly D. important35. A. instruction B. improvement C. chance D. result36. A. view

45、 B. risk C. cause D. fact37. A. make B. study C. remove D. catch38. A. sold B. offered C. ensured D. achieved39. A. helping B. praising C. protecting D. treating40. A. raise B. present C. establish D. obtain41. A. aims B. affords C. begins D. competes42. A. avoid B. realize C. overcome D. experience

46、43. A. action B. admiration C. shame D. situation44. A. ever B. never C. still D. already45. A. but B. so C. though D. if46. A. Moreover B. However C. Meanwhile D. Therefore47. A. thankful B. careful C. lasting D. interesting48. A. afraid B. proud C. sick D. sure49. A. aspects B. ways C. purposes D.

47、 attempts50. A. reaching out B. setting off C. looking back D. giving up第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Passage 1We think that life in Chinese high school is an adventure in which we have to survive mountains of homework and all kinds of exams. Yet would it be 51. (sur

48、prise)if I tell you that school life in the US is almost as stressful and demanding as it is in China?In US high school, everything 52. (record)into your studying document，including your grades on quizzes，tests and final examinations. Failing 53. (turn)in your homework on time will directly affect y

49、our grade for a certain course. Perhaps contrary to 54. we used to think of the US high school students, they pay more attention to their academic performance to try to get into 55. famous university. Otherwise, they will be disappointed after graduation from high school. Passage 2How people get dre

50、ssed also changes over time. Take China 56. example. In the 1960s and 1970s, there were practically two or three colors 57. people wore-blue, green and gray. The styles of the clothes were also very dull. In the 1980s young people would only wear what was in fashion. Recently, we 58. (come)to unders

51、tand that the way you dress 59. (you)is a reflection of your occupation, your background and your personality. So we see different people wear different clothes according to occasions, their likes and 60. (feel).第四部分 写作(共两节，满分25分)第一节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)根据首字母提示或所给意思，写出单词的正确形式。61. The ship didnt s imme

52、diately: it floated for a while.62. I dont feel a enough to run，so I will sit down and have a rest.63. The brave soldier r his life to save the drowning boy，which moved us.64. Your work has improved in (数量)and quality this term.65. The young man felt down as he was d in the competitive match.66. I b

53、ought a dress for only $ 10 in a sale; it was a real(便宜货).67. He was a in his conversation，not paying much attention to the road.68. A gentleman with good (礼貌)will be respected by others across the world.69. He was charged with murder but found (无辜的)later.70. Her room was in such a mess that she was (羞愧的)to ask me in.第二节 书面表达(满分15分)假如你是李华，半个月前你给澳大利亚好友Jack邮寄了一些口罩以帮助他和家人防范新冠肺炎。请给他写一封电子邮件询问他是否收到口罩并告知他一些防范经验，内容包括：1.表达关心；2.询问口罩是否收到；3.介绍防范经验。注意：1.词数：100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：新冠肺炎COVID-19口罩surgical maskDear Jack, Yours,Li Hua参考答案