四川省成都外国语学校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题.doc
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1、四川省成都外国语学校2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题 注意事项:1.本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。2.本堂考试120分钟,满分150分。3.答题前,考生务必先将自己的姓名、考号准确无误地填写在答题卡规定的位置上,并使用2B铅笔填涂。4.考试结束后,将答题卡交回,答题卡不得折叠。第I卷(选择题 共70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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。ATop attractions in FlorenceOne of the
2、wealthiest cities during the Italian Renaissance, Florence is home to classical works of art, historic architecture and natural beauty. Here are the top 4 attractions in Florence. DuomoCattedrale di Santa Maria del FioreADDRESS: Piazza del Duomo, 50122 FirenzePHONE: +39-55-2302885Florences most popu
3、lar site is Duomo(cathedral). Construction of the Duomo began in 1296. Inside the Duomo, there are dozens of paintings and sculptures of great historical and cultural significance, so give yourself some time to take it all in. The main attraction of this massive structure is Brunelleschis Dome, a ma
4、sterpiece of architecture. Youll definitely want to buy a ticket to climb the 463 steps to its top.Galleria degli UffiziADDRESS: Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 FirenzePHONE: +39-55-2388651The Galleria degli Uffizi holds the worlds most important collection of Renaissance art, as well as thousands o
5、f paintings from medieval to modern times. Artists whose works youll see include Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Perugino, and Raphael. Having all these artists works in one place means youll want to allow plenty of time to fully appreciate all of them. The Uffizi is Italys most crowded museum so i
6、ts a good idea to buy tickets ahead to avoid long ticket lines.CampanileBell TowerADDRESS: Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze PHONE: +39-55-2302885Construction of the Campanile (Italian for “hell tower”) began in 1334. Inside the Campanile are detailed relief carvings and sculptures. If you climb the 4
7、14 stairs (theres no elevator in this Gothic tower), youll be rewarded not only with great views of the Cathedral and its dome hut of Florence and the surrounding area.Ponte VecchioADDRESS: Ponte Vecchio, 50125 FirenzePHONE: +39-55-294290The Ponte Vecchio (old bridge), built in 1345, was Florences f
8、irst bridge across the Arno River. It is the only surviving bridge from Florences medieval days (others were destroyed in World War II). The always crowded Fonte Vecchio is still lined with shops selling gold and silver jewelry. From the bridge, youll have a great view of the Arno River and beyond.1
9、. What do you probably do when visiting Brunelleschis Dome?A. Climbing to its top.B. Taking the elevator.C. Knowing a little history.D. Buying a season ticket.2. For which attraction are you advised to buy tickets in advance?A. DuomoCattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore.B. Galleria degli Uffizi.C. Cam
10、panileBell Tower.D. Ponte Vecchio.3. What type of writing is this text?A. An announcement.B. A tour guide.C. A news report.D. An art show review.BDowneys mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school. She often talked about how exciting and inte
11、resting the experience was. So, even before finishing high school, Downey had decided to follow suit one day.Downey began studying architecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2004. Near the end of her second year, she started to feel unhappy with her school and decided it was tim
12、e to study abroad.U. S. colleges and universities commonly have joint programs with foreign schools that permit student exchanges. These programs usually last half a school year or sometimes a whole school year. The classes students take abroad usually give them credits toward their degree. In a fou
13、r-year degree program, the third year is the most common time for American college students to study abroad. Many students think they need a change before what is usually their final and most difficult year of study.Downey said her school did not want her to go at first. The architecture program at
14、Lehigh was very intense, and her professors were worried she might miss learning important material. However, she was eventually able to get special permission to study internationally for a whole year. During the fall term in 2006, she attended a Danish international school in Copenhagen, Denmark,
15、explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for their housing design.Young adult as she was, she had to deal with travel documents and many other issues(问题) on her own. Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad. However, she had a lot of emotional
16、(情感的) and financial support from her family. She learned life lessons and made friendships and memories that have lasted to this day. She said, The more youre out of your comfort zone, the more rewarding the experience is in the end.4. What does Downeys mother mean to Downey?A. A friend.B. A dreamer
17、.C. An example.D. An expert.5. Why did Downey finally decide to study abroad?A. Her mother asked her to do so.B. Her school didnt live up to her expectations.C. She disliked studying architecture.D. The joint programs gave her much inspiration.6. What made Downey choose the Danish international scho
18、ol?A. The famous learned professors.B. The casual learning environment.C. The impressive academic reputation.D. The favorable geographical location.7. What can we infer according to the last paragraph?A. It was not easy for Downey to study abroad.B. The comfortable life is likely to ruin the future
19、life.C. Downey was too young to take care of herself.D. Downeys parents could hardly afford her education.CAny foreigner who has tried to learn Chinese can tell how hard it is to master the tones required to speak and understand. And anyone who has tried to learn to play the violin or other instrume
20、nts can report similar challenges.Now researchers have found that people with musical training have an easier time learning Chinese. Writing in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience,researchers from Northwestern University say that both skills draw on the same parts of the brain that help people
21、 discover changes in pitch(音调)One of the studys authors,Nina Kraus,said the findings suggested that studying music “actually tunes our sensory system”This means that schools that want children to do well in languages should hesitate before cutting music programs,Dr. Kraus said. She said music traini
22、ng might also help children with language problems.Mandarin(普通话)speakers have been shown to have a more complex encoding(编码) of pitch patterns in their brains than English speakers do. This is because in Mandarin and other Asian languages,pitch plays a central role. A singlesyllable word can have se
23、veral meanings depending on how it is intoned.For this study,the researchers looked at 20 nonChinese speaking volunteers,half with no musical background and half who have studied an instrument for at least six years.As they were shown a movie,the volunteers also heard an audio tape of the Mandarin w
24、ord “mi” in three of its meanings: squint, bewilder and rice. The researchers recorded activities in their brain stems to see how well they were processing the sounds. Those with a music background showed much more brain activities in response to the Chinese sounds.The lead author of the study,Patri
25、ck C.M.Wong,said it might work both ways. It appears that native speakers of tonal languages may do better at learning instruments.8. When learning Chinese,a foreigner will find _.Ahe has a difficult time learning music at the same timeBhe has an easier time learning music at the same timeCit is har
26、d to master the tones required to speak and understandDit is easy to use the brain to help him discover changes in pitch9. Why does Chinese learning have something to do with music training?ABecause there is the same difficulty in learning Chinese and music.BBecause skills to learn the two make use
27、of the same parts of the brain.CBecause music training might help people with language study.DBecause people who do well in Chinese study do well in music.10. The underlined word “intoned” in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by the word “_”Acreated Bspelled Cseemed Dpronounced11. What would be t
28、he best title for this passage?AMandarin Speakers Are Smarter than English SpeakersBSkilled Ear for Music May Help Language StudyCPitch Plays a Central Role in Chinese LearningDSchools Need to Develop Music ProgramsDRising Seas Will Erase (消除) More Cities by 2050, New Research ShowsRising seas could
29、 affect three times more people by 2050 than previously thought, according to new research, threatening to all but erase some of the worlds great coastal cities.The authors of a paper published on Tuesday developed a more accurate way of calculating land elevation (海拔) based on satellite readings, a
30、nd found that the previous numbers were far too optimistic. The new research shows that some 150 million people are now living on the land that will be below the high-tide line by mid-century. In Thailand, more than 10 percent of citizens now live on the land that is likely to be covered with water
31、by 2050, compared with just 1 percent according to the earlier technique. The political and commercial capital, Bangkok, is particularly dangerous.In other places, the migration caused by rising seas could cause or worsen regional conflicts. Basra, the second largest city in Iraq, could be mostly un
32、derwater by 2050. If that happens, the effects could be felt well beyond Iraqsborders, according to John Castellaw, a retired Marine Corps general.Further loss of land owing to rising waters there threatens to drive further social and political instability in the region, which could lead to armed co
33、nflicts again and increase the likelihood of terrorism, said Castellaw, who is now on the advisory board of the Center for Climate and Security, a research and advocacy group in Washington. So, this is far more than an environmental problem, he said. Its a humanitarian, security and possibly militar
34、y problem too.12. How many people will be threatened by 2050 according to the research?A. About 15 million. B. About 50 million. C. About 150 million. D. About 450 million.13. What can we learn from the text?A. The migration caused rising seas. B. Basra could be entirely underwater by 2050. C. Risin
35、g seas could erase all the worlds great coastal cities. D. Further loss of land owing to rising waters could cause armed conflicts. 14. What is the purpose of the text?A. To advise people to move house. B. To tell new research. C. To warn the danger of conflicts. D. To appeal for environmental prote
36、ction. 15. Where is this text most likely from?A. A science magazine. B. A geography textbook. C. Science fiction. D. A medical journal. 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。Summer holiday is a time for sunbathing, swimming, playing games. and learning? It can, and mayb
37、e should be, just because that your kids are off from schools doesnt mean they need to turn their brains off. _16_ The following are activities your child can try during this holiday break. Get a job. Encourage them to get a paper route, operate a lemonade stand or offer to do yard work for neighbor
38、s for a small fee. By doing so, your child can learn valuable lessons, like patience, teamwork and creativity. In many ways these life lessons are invaluable. _17_ Volunteer for some service. If your child cant operate their own business or find work elsewhere, volunteering is always an option._18_
39、Volunteering is another way they can learn invaluable lessons such as helping others. Read, read, read. Reading is an important ability that is used in nearly all other subjects. Its a good idea to keep your childs reading and comprehension skills sharp during the months._19_ Since so many kids resp
40、ond to electronic devices, have them read on a Nook or Kindle, if possible._20_ If youre like many families, you might be taking a week-long vacation to the beach or taking trips to amusement parks. These activities are a big part of the season. However, if its educational value youre looking for yo
41、u might want to take some other travels as well. Zoos, museums, historical sites and nature reserves are just a few places where your child can have fun and learn at the same time.A. Go on meaningful trips.B. Travel across various places.C. Encourage them to bring a book to the beach or pool.D. They
42、 are required to read a specific number of books.E. You should make sure your child has a productive summer.F. They could donate their time to hospitals or homeless shelters.G. They cant be taught in class as effectively as through hands-on experiences.第二部分: 完型填空 (共20小题,每小题1.5分,共30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的
43、A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。As is known to all, most stories of kindness do not begin with formerly drug-addicted celebrity (名人) bad boys. _21_ does.When this _22_ took place, I was accompanying my grandmother at a huge garden party. _23_, Robert Downey Jr., in a nice cream-colored suit, came in. I
44、pointed out this big movie star to grandma _24_, but she was far more interested in piling her paper plate with cheese.As my 80-year-old grandmother rose for the _25_ after the party, she fell into a wheelchair ramp (踏板) nearby. The sharp ramp _26_ her leg open and it was bleeding.I should have quic
45、kly taken control of the _27_ but due to my blood faint, I didnt. Luckily, Robert Downey Jr. _28_.He called an ambulance immediately, and asked someone to _29_ a blanket. He took off his suit and _30_ his suit around her leg. The cream color turned dark red. Robert surely knew how to speak to her, _
46、31_, distract her. He stayed with my grandmother until the ambulance came, _32_ her hand and telling her she was breaking his _33_ by leaving so early. I hurried into the ambulance without a word, feeling too shy to thank him.Some 15 years after that garden party, and five years since hed been set f
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