2021会宁县一中高一下学期期末考试英语试题含答案

会宁一中2020-2021学年第二学期期末考试

高一英语试卷

命题人：王治邦        审题人：武淑粹

考试时间100分，共120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。

A

2021—2022 Cover Art Contest

Want your photo or artwork to appear on the cover of a national magazine? Here’s your chance!

Each month, one artist or photographer’s work will be chosen to represent that month’s issue. Check out some part covers to find inspiration for your cover!

Requirements

❈ Submit thematic artwork and photos(preferably of other teens).

❈ Only photos and artwork by teens are considered.

❈ The best images for the cover must be clear close-ups, in color and vertically oriented.

❈ Artwork must be scanned or well photographed(no flash).

❈ TeenInk has a no-tolerance policy for plagiarism. We check the originality of all published work through WriteCheck.

General Guidelines

❈ Submit entries through our website. All photographs and artwork submitted to TeenInk are automatically considered for the cover art contest.

❈ Images are accepted and published throughout the year. If, however, you are sending work that is holiday-specific, please submit it two months ahead.

❈ If you don’t want your name published, we will respect your request and not publish your name in print or online, but we must still have your accurate name and address information.

Prizes

If your submission is chosen as one of our covers, you will receive a $25 gift card as well as a free copy of that month’s issue!

1. Which of the following might be chosen as a cover of TeenInk?

A. A drawing of Spider-Man B. A scan of van Gogh’s painting

C. A photo of a sculpture made by a teenager D. A photo of several teenagers taken by their teacher.

2. What should you do if your submission is holiday-specific?

A. Ask permission by calling the person in charge. B. Learn about past covers of the magazine.

C. Give a detailed account of your work. D. Submit your work two months before the holiday.

3. What will you get if your work is published in TeenInk?

A. The chance to meet great artists.

B. A copy of the magazine for free.

C. A year’s membership of TeenInk for just $25.

D. The opportunity to buy the magazine at its lowest price.

B

People have different ways of dealing with a common cold. Some take over the counter medicines such as aspirin while others try popular home remedies(治疗) like herbal tea or chicken soup. Yet here is the tough truth about the common cold: nothing really cures it.

So why do people sometimes believe that their remedies work? According to James Taylor, professor at the University of Washington, colds usually go away on their own in about a week, improving a little each day after symptoms peak, so it's easy to believe it's medicine rather than time that deserves the credit, USA Today reported.

It still seems hard to believe that we can deal with more serious diseases yet are powerless against something so common as a cold. Recently, scientists came closer to figure out why. To understand it, you first need to know how antiviral drugs work. They attack the virus by attaching to and changing the surface structures of the virus. To do that, the drug must fit and lock into the virus like the right piece of a jigsaw(拼图), which means scientists have to identify the virus and build a 3D model to study its surface before they can design an antiviral drug that is effective enough.

The two cold viruses that scientists had long known about were rhinovirus(鼻病毒) A and B. But they didn't find out about the existence of a third virus, rhinovirus C, until 2006. All three of them contribute to the common cold, but drugs that work well against rhinovirus A and B have little effect when used against rhinovirus C.

''This explains most of the previous failures of drug trials against rhinoviruses,'' study leader Professor Ann C. Palmenberg at the University of Wiscons in Madison, US, told Science Daily.

Now, more than 10 years after the discovery of rhinovirus C, scientists have finally built a highly detailed 3D model of the virus, showing that the surface of the virus is, as expected, different from that of other cold viruses.

With the model in hand, hopefully a real cure for a common cold is on its way. Soon, we may no longer have to waste our money on medicines that don't really work.

4. What does the author think of popular remedies for a common cold?

A. They are quite effective. B. They are slightly helpful.

C. They actually have no effect. D. They still need to be improved.

5. How do antiviral drugs work?

A. By breaking up cold viruses directly.

B. By changing the surface structures of the cold viruses.

C. By preventing colds from developing into serious diseases.

D. By absorbing different kinds of cold viruses at the same time.

6. What can we infer from the passage?

A. The surface of cold viruses looks quite similar.

B. Scientists have already found a cure for the common cold.

C. Scientists were not aware of the existence of rhinovirus C until recently.

D. Knowing the structure of cold viruses is the key to developing an effective cure.

7. What is the best title for this passage?

A. Drugs against cold viruses B. Helpful home remedies

C. No current cure for common cold D. Research on cold viruses

C

If you’ve ever been annoyed by the sound of someone eating, especially as they noisily slurp (出声地吃) noodles, don’t worry, you’re not alone.

A company has recently designed a fork that connects to an app on your smartphone, which will then play noise cancelling sounds if you happen to slurp your noodles too loudly.

The fork was designed with a microphone in its handle that is trained to recognize the sound of slurping. The microphone will then send a signal to the phone app, setting off the noise cancelling sounds.

The company that designed the fork, called Otohiko fork, was inspired by what is called “noodle harassment” by social medians, which is running wild in Japan.

“The Japanese, who generally dislike noisy eating, consider it proper and even preferable to suck up one’s noodles with a loud slurping sound.”

Unfortunately for visitors, however, such enthusiastic slurping tends to grate on their nerves, which is what leads to the creation of the phrase “noodle harassment” in the first place.

The company behind the fork, Nissin, is the very same company that invented Cup Noodles，who brought instant noodles to the world nearly 70 years ago, so they are definitely worried about whether or not foreigners are put off by the sound of slurping noodles.

The fork is being sold for a good $130, but those bothered enough by noodles slurpers will likely find it well worth the money.

Nissin is only planning a limited run of 5,000 forks for the time being, which can now be pre-ordered only through their website.

The company is planning to begin releasing them just in time for the holidays. Of course, it still remains to be seen if the fork can be programmed to drown out the sound of loud chewers, which is probably of greater concern to sensitive western friends.

8. From the passage we can know that ________

A. a microphone in the Otohiko fork’s handle is designed to cancel the slurping sound

B. all the Japanese will be encouraged to use the Otohiko fork.

C. the Otohiko fork is not available now in real shops

D. the Otohiko fork will definitely silence the sound of loud chewers

9. What does the underlined word “harassment” mean?

A. Disturbance B. Preference C. Cancellation D. Division

10. The new fork will be the most helpful for ________.

A. western visitors to Japan B. fans of Japanese noodles

C. the spread of Japanese culture D. the reform of Japanese food

11. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. It tells good news to western visitors.

B. It introduces a noise cancelling fork.

C. It describes a famous Japanese noodle company.

D. It explains a phrase “noodle harassment”.

D

Music died here last spring，or rather，it was killed by members of the school committee who ignored the importance of music and drama as part of the high school curriculum.

The committee decide that teaching students how to take a standardized test is more important than a curriculum in which students can explore their interests in the arts.Because the school system is running out of funding，it needs to make sure that students pass the test or even more money will be lost.If students fail the state standardized test，it is not the fault of drama and music classes.They are failing because the“academic”classes are in deficiency in a way.

It is painful to think of how many students will be discouraged from singing，acting，and playing instruments because school programs are no longer offered.Many families cannot afford private music lessons，and many potential musicians and artists may not find their callings if they are not exposed to the arts in school.The fact that the school committee thinks the arts are not worth the investment will certainly make some students believe the arts are not worth their time or support and the cycle will continue.

Teaching for a test does not shape students into well rounded peopleIt blocks the natural sense to create and express feelings through the arts—there is more to life than the analytical thinking that math and English provide.What happens after a test？Sure，a student might graduate，but they will have limited knowledge—certainly not a good preparation for the real world.

12. Music and drama are removed from the high school curriculum in that________.

A. some students fail the state standardized test

B. fewer and fewer students love to attend them

C. the school curriculum has been changed

D. the school is afraid of losing financial support

13. What does the underlined part mean in the second paragraph?

A. Not enough. B. Too many.

C. Too boring. D. Not proper.

14. It can be learned that the arts can________.

A. motivate students in creativity and expression

B. make students round­shaped people in future

C. provide students with careful thinking

D. prevent students from graduating from high school

15. In what way does the author describe the passage?

A. Humorously. B. Bitterly.

C. Excitedly. D. Mildly.

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。

Going to outer space is a little like going camping. Food with all the water dried out is lightweight and doesn’t spoil(变坏). So, many space foods are dried on Earth and stored in special packets.  16

On Earth, gravity is the force that keeps your feet on the ground and your sandwich on your plate.  17  . To keep food from floating(漂浮) away, astronauts on the Space Shuttle attach the packets to a special tray(托盘). The tray can be fixed to a wall or to the astronaut’s lap. To prepare their food, astronauts use liquid forms of salt and pepper. The liquid sticks to the food better. Regular salt and pepper would float away, maybe up an astronaut’s nose.

18   So astronauts drink everything from a small bag with a straw(吸管) that can be closed. Astronauts say that most space foods taste pretty good.

Some, such as apples and pudding, are the same as the foods you eat on Earth.Astronauts eat tortillas instead of bread because they make fewer crumbs(碎屑).  19  .Your body uses food in space the same way it does on Earth. Your body must deal with waste in space too.

During take-off and landing, astronauts can’t leave their seats to go to the bathroom. They wear diapers(尿布) under their spacesuits instead. The Space Shuttle has a bathroom the size of a small closet. The toilet has bars that keep astronauts from floating away.  20   

A. Liquids float right out of cups and glasses, though.

B. But there’s no gravity in space.

C. In outer space, everything seems to be different.

D. Rubbish from daily life can not be thrown everywhere.

E. Some, such as dried pears,taste good right out of the packet.

F. Floating crumbs could get stuck in equipment or an astronaut’s eye

G.A strong flow of air is used instead of water to flush waste down the toilet.

第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

As a child I was always good at drawing and art. I won  21  ,got constant attention, and even saw my face in the  22  and on television because of my natural ability to  23  .

   Most people who  24   to come across something that they are good at are   25   to take it and run with it. Of course, my life was no  26  . From teachers, to principals, to family Members,   27   seemingly had a ton of advice to give me in regards to art.

All the while, my true desire was  28   . I entered poetry, essay, and short - story contests and  29   them all. It was such a contrast from my artistic 30 experience! It was so bad that I  31   a good friend of mine who told me once, “If you are so good at drawing why do you even care about writing?  32   drawing!” Though well intended, eighteen years later I'm   33  I didn't take his words to heart.

Years went by with me still writing and still occasionally entering   34  .It wasn't until my first year in college that I finally got honorable   35   in a poetry contest. As a writer I've truly  36  .

I'm sure there are things in your life that are  37  and yet, rewarding. Endurance (忍耐), especially when it comes to things you truly love is  38  . Take some time to devote some more  39  to the “thing” that didn't come   40  and see what happens.

21.A . praise      B . awards       C . supports     D . success

22.A . street      B . school        C . newspaper   D . book

23.A . draw       B . act          C . learn        D . show

24.A . want       B . mean        C . agree        D . happen

25.A . encouraged  B . invited       C . developed   D . permitted

26.A . perfect      B . different     C . similar      D . lucky

27.A . everyone     B . who        C . that        D . no one

28.A . art          B . fixing       C . writing      D . music

29.A . won        B . ignored      C . missed      D . lost

30.A . interest      B . competition  C . career      D . talent

31.A . had         B . made        C . found       D . met

32.A . Give up      B . Take in       C . Stick to     D . Put away

33.A . glad         B . sorry        C . sad        D . sure

34.A . training      B . contests     C . articles     D . trouble

35.A . appearance   B . change      C . mention    D . name

36.A . forgot        B . regretted    C . expected    D . grown

37.A . challenging    B . beautiful   C . appealing    D . hopeful

38.A . meaningless   B . popular    C . essential     D . painful

39.A . consideration  B . energy     C . money       D . education

40.A . young        B . bad         C . usual        D . easy

第二节（共10分；每小题1．5分，满分15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。

Recently China and Russia have reached  41  agreement to build a new lunar (月球的)space station together, according to a statement  42  (make) by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). CNSA and Russian federal space agency leaders signed a ''memorandum of understanding” on Tuesday  43   (move) forward with plans for a lunar research station.

“China and Russia will use their experience   44  space science, research and development as well as the use of space equipment and space technology to jointly develop a road map for the  45   (construct) of an international lunar scientific research station." CNSA said.

A statement from Roscosmos said the two space organizations plan to make  46   (close) cooperation (合作)than before to quicken the creation of an open-access ILRS for all countries and international partners that  47   (interest) in the program. Besides research cooperation, they aim to strengthen the exploration and use of outer space for  48   (peace) purposes in the interests of all mankind. Once it is finished, the new lunar space station  49   (be) open to use by other countries.

China also plans to send astronauts to the moon by the 2030s.  50  they succeed, China will become the second country after the U.S. to achieve such a mission.

第三部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)

第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：

1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I live in a typical Chinese family of four generations lived together under same roof. Everyone has funs with each other here. Every night, we have dinner together, talking or laughing around the dinner table so that all the worries of the day can be swept away. At weekends, Dad usually takes Grandpa, that likes outdoor activities a lot, to the countryside to fishing. Mom and Grandma often cook delicious food for ourselves. When the weather is fine, I always push my 99-year-old great grandmother in a wheelchair to sunbathe in the yard. My family is such harmonious that I have been grown up into a person with love and responsibility. I will definite teach what I have already learned to my future children.

第二节．书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Allen邀请你去参观一个画展，你有事不能前往。

请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：

1、感谢邀请；

2、表达歉意：

3. 说明理由：

注意：

1、词数80左右；

2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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会宁一中2020-2021学年第二学期期末考试

高一英语试题答案

第一部分  阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节   阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

1-3CDB  4-7CBDC   8-11CAAB    12-15DAAB

第二节  七选五 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 

16-20 EBAFG

第二部分   语言知识运用   （共两节，满分45分）

第一节  完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

21-25BCADA   26-30BACDB  31-35ACABC   36-40DACBD

第二节  语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 

41. an 42. made 43. to move   44. in 45.construction   46. cloer  

47. are interested    48. peaceful 49. will be  50.If或Once或When

第三部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分）

第一节  短文改错（共10小题；每小题l分，满分10分）

          第一处：lived→living 第二处：same前加the 第三处：funs→fun

第四处：or→and   第五处：that→who   第六处：ourselves→us

第七处：such→so    第八处：been删除

第九处：definite→definitely    第十处：have→had

第二节  书面表达（满分25分）

 Dear Allen,

Thanks for your invitation to the Art Show this Sunday. I’d love to go with you, but much to my regret, I’m not able to make it.

Occupied with masses of homework, I have to devote myself exclusively to it. More importantly, I am supposed to get myself well-furnished for the English speech contest to be held next Monday, because of which I can’t spare any time.

Is it possible for us to fix another time? Expecting your reply.