甘肃省兰州市第五十九重点中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力试题）

甘肃省兰州市第五十九中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
考试时间：100分钟 满分：120 分
注意事项：
1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷（选择题）
第1部分 阅读理解（共两节， 满分40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。
第一节（共15题，每题2分，满分30分）
A
Shopping is one of the best ways to relax after a stressful week. Nothing is more satisfying than finding a perfect item -- and when I’ m bored with shopping for clothes I move on to make-up and shoes. I never shop in sales -- the reason the items haven’ t sold at full price is usually because they are badly made or horrible colors.
--Blanca
I hate shopping and it bores me enormously. I really cannot understand such a useless and expensive habit. I only shop for clothes when I can’ t get out of it and when I do, I make sure I buy good quality and as much as I can afford, to put off having to go again for as long as possible. I have friends who will spend a Whole day going from shop to shop trying on lots of different clothes and not buying anything. That’s really stupid.
--Pam
I can’ t see the point in spending a lot of money on clothes, when they are so much cheaper abroad. I do most of my shopping when I go on holiday, and get great clothes for half the price. I love finding bargains! I also buy a lot in sales. The clothes may be out of fashion a bit, but they’ re good quality, and if you wait long enough, they come back into fashion!
--Meghan
I personally still spend half of my wage on clothes. I usually only ever wear something three times before I throw it in the back of my wardrobe (衣橱). I never wear a party dress more than once. If I lost my job and couldn’t afford to buy lots of clothes, I would never be able to go out of the house again.
--Shelly
1．What does Pam focus on when shopping for clothes
A．Price. B．Brand. C．Pattern. D．Quality.
2．Who is a bargain hunter
A．Blanca. B．Pam. C．Meghan D．Shelly.
3．Which of the following can best describe Shelly
A．She has no taste for clothes.
B．She is addicted to shopping.
C．She is always leading the fashion.
D．She goes shopping only when necessary.
B
Grown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, extra learning attempts or tries to increase the length of time we will remember it.
In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, and bicycle riding long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.
The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表) are an exception（例外） to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood.
The law of overlearning explains why cramming(突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to pass the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.
4．What is the main idea of paragraph 1
A．People remember well what they learned in childhood.
B．Children have a better memory than grown-ups.
C．Poem reading is a good way to learn words.
D．Stories for children are easy to remember.
5．The author tells the experience in childhood in order to __________.
A．remember the good old days
B．let readers follow the example
C．explain the law of overlearning
D．help readers understand the importance of knowledge
6．According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is__________.
A．a step towards studies B．a result of overlearning
C．a special case of cramming D．a skill to deal with math problems
7．What is the author's opinion on cramming
A．It's helpful only in a limited way. B．It causes failure in college exams.
C．It's possible to result in poor memory. D．It increases students' learning interest.
C
By the end of the century，if not sooner，the world’s oceans will be bluer and greener thanks to a warming climate，according to a new study.
At the heart of the phenomenon lie tiny marine microorganisms(海洋微生物) called phytoplankton. Because of the way light reflects off the organisms，these phytoplankton create colourful patterns at the ocean surface. Ocean colour varies from green to blue，depending on the type and concentration of phytoplankton. Climate change will fuel the growth of phytoplankton in some areas，while reducing it in other spots，leading to changes in the ocean's appearance.
Phytoplankton live at the ocean surface，where they pull carbon dioxide(二氧化碳) into the ocean while giving off oxygen. When these organisms die，they bury carbon in the deep ocean，an important process that helps to regulate the global climate. But phytoplankton are vulnerable to the ocean's warming trend. Warming changes key characteristics of the ocean and can affect phytoplankton growth，since they need not only sunlight and carbon dioxide to grow，but also nutrients.
Stephanie Dutkiewicz，a scientist in MIT's Center for Global Change Science，built a climate model that projects changes to the oceans throughout the century. In a world that warms up by 3℃，it found that multiple changes to the colour of the oceans would occur. The model projects that currently blue areas with little phytoplankton could become even bluer. But in some waters，such as those of the Arctic，a warming will make conditions riper for phytoplankton，and these areas will turn greener. “Not only are the quantities of phytoplankton in the ocean changing. ”she said，“but the type of phytoplankton is changing. ”
8．What are the first two paragraphs mainly about
A．The various patterns at the ocean surface.
B．The cause of the changes in ocean colour.
C．The way light reflects off marine organisms.
D．The efforts to fuel the growth of phytoplankton.
9．What does the underlined word “vulnerable” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Sensitive. B．Beneficial
C．Significant D．Unnoticeable
10．What can we learn from the passage
A．Phytoplankton play a declining role in the marine ecosystem.
B．Dutkiewicz's model aims to project phytoplankton changes
C．Phytoplankton have been used to control global climate
D．Oceans with more phytoplankton may appear greener.
11．What is the main purpose of the passage？
A．To assess the consequences of ocean colour changes
B．To analyse the composition of the ocean food chain
C．To explain the effects of climate change on oceans
D．To introduce a new method to study phytoplankton
D
We all know about the health benefits of swimming. It offers a great workout for the body—it builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. If you don't mind getting wet, it can be fun too. But who would enjoy swimming in water that is ice cold. Well, many people are taking the plunge, based on evidence that it can actually be good for us.
Cold-water swimming—sometimes called wild swimming—involves swimming in natural areas including ponds, rivers and the sea. Jumping in gives a short sharp shock to the body, but many participants say they get used to it. A cold dip might wake you up, but research has found it can have much bigger benefits than that for your body and mind. As well as being good exercise, spending time outdoors and by water improves well-being.
There is much evidence, mostly anecdotal, that suggests cold-water swimming has cured certain health conditions. One man who suffered constant pain after surgery claimed he was cured by taking a plunge in cold open water. And another swimmer, Sandria Simons, told the BBC “the immersion of your body in cold, salt water, just feeling like you're at one with nature if you like, just feels amazing. ”
But what is it that people are gaining from this chilly experience Doctors say getting into cold water evokes a stress response, but the more you do it, your reaction to stress is reduced. It's also thought to have a strong anti-inflammatory effect. But there are bigger benefits to this stress-reducing exercise. Some experts believe cold-water swimming helps 'cross-adaptation', where one form of stress prepares the body for another. For example it also helps reduce the stress of exercising at high altitude.
So, if you're convinced that this is for you, take advice: approach it with caution, swim with a friend, and maybe start in the summer, when the water temperatures are higher!
12．What is the text mainly about
A．Swimming and health. B．Cold-water swimming.
C．Reducing stress. D．A chilly experience.
13．What does the underlined word “it” refer to in the 2nd paragraph
A．The sharp body shock. B．The benefit.
C．The cold dip. D．The research.
14．What is Sandria Simons' opinion about cold-water swimming
A．It brings you close to nature. B．It cures certain health conditions.
C．It has cross-adaptation effects. D．It's a great physical exercise.
15．What is the author's advice
A．Start at an early age. B．Do it immediately.
C．Adapt first in cold water. D．Safety comes first.
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。
Tips for Upcoming Senior Two
People often describe Senior Two as a year with “much more homework, more frequent exams and more fierce competitions”. 16._________________
1. Manage your time carefully and make full use of it.
Try to study not hard but efficiently. Make a to-do-list for your time after school. Don’t just spend quite a long time on only one subject.17. ___________________．Remember to take breaks when you feel exhausted.
2. Treat Competition in Class in a right way.
Don’t treat your classmates as potential(潜在的)petition cannot be avoided, but everyone wants to study and live in a friendly environment. 18. _______________．By helping others solve problems, you inspire others, enrich your own knowledge and gain lasting friendship.
3. 19. ______________．
Don’t let your former rankings limit you. What really matters is how you treat exams and ranking. Forget the class ranking or grade rankings, but compete with yourself. In a while, you will see yourself climbing in scores and rankings.
All in all, the coming new school year is sure to be full of challenges. Too much worry only adds to your difficulties in your development. 20. _______________．Wish you the best of luck in the new academic year!
A．Learn for yourself, not for others.
B．Have a right attitude towards your rankings.
C．Good time management skills are very important.
D．Instead, divide the hours into small periods for different subjects
E.When you prepare for the battle, some advice from me may be of help
F.So when they turned to you for help, just share your wisdom immediately
G.If you keep my advice in mind, you will achieve a lot and lead a happy life.
第1节 第二部分：语言知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）
第2节 完形填空 （共20小题，满分30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。
My grandfather died in 1970, leaving my grandmother living in their old house alone. Shortly after that, we went to the animal shelter and picked out a little 21 to accompany Grandma. The dog was named Penny.
Grandma and Penny quickly became very attached(依恋)to each other, and that attachment grew much 22 as years passed—they became very 23 .When Grandma went to 24 ,Penny walked along and lay 25 her until she woke up. 26 Penny aged, she could no longer jump up on the 27 to lie next to Grandma, so she lay on the blanket beside the bed. Grandma never went anywhere without her partner by her side.
The time came when both my grandmother and Penny were becoming 28 .Grandma had been sent to hospital several times, and Penny couldn't 29 around very well. When Grandma was in hospital, Penny would sit at the window 30 out for the car bringing Grandma home and would 31 wait at the door when Grandma came through it. Each homecoming was a great meeting again between the two.
On Christmas Day in 1985,Grandma was again 32 to the hospital. Penny, 33 ,sat watching out the window for the 34 bringing Grandma home. Two mornings later, I 35 she couldn't stand and wouldn't eat. Later, she had difficulty in breathing. I quickly 36 her to the hospital where Grandma stayed to let her see her 37 for the last time. There, as soon as Penny saw Grandma, Penny's eyes brightened suddenly and then slowly 38 .Grandma left this world, several 39 later.
After fifteen years of loving friendship, Grandma and Penny passed away on the same day. God had it all worked out—Penny was waiting at the door to 40 her when Grandma came home.
21．A．mouse B．cat C．bird D．dog
22．A．stronger B．higher C．father D．longer
23．A．similar B．gentle C．friendly D．close
24．A．work B．hospital C．sleep D．church
25．A．on B．beside C．under D．below
26．A．Since B．While C．As D．Though
27．A．table B．bed C．chair D．blanket
28．A．lost B．active C．weak D．tired
29．A．lie B．walk C．play D．jump
30．A．looking B．crying C．Climbing D．getting
31．A．worriedly B．hurriedly C．excitedly D．disappointedly
32．A．invited B．taken C．led D．moved
33．A．as usual B．in time C．by accident D．at once
34．A．car B．truck C．bus D．bicycle
35．A．believed B．guessed C．heard D．found
36．A．guided B．posted C．sent D．followed
37．A．owner B．mother C．doctor D．saver
38．A．opened B．brightened C．closed D．wetted
39．A．hours B．days C．weeks D．months
40．A．call B．help C．miss D．greet
第二节 语法填空 （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。
41．______ is well known, optimism(乐观) plays an important role in one’s life. Although we are facing many difficulties, we should keep optimistic. Optimism is a mental(精神的)attitude or world view and it means expecting 42．_________ best possible result from any given situation.
I did 43．_________ (poor) in English in the past, but I never gave up struggling(搏斗). All my families, teachers and friends encouraged 44．_________ (I) and they taught me a lot of 45．___________ (use) ways of learning English. I 46．___________ (keep) practicing as they told me to do. I listened to English news and songs and I read interesting English stories. At weekends, watching some English movies was another good way to make my English better. 47．___________ difficulties I came across, I tried my best to work them out. I believe in myself, 48．_____________ (believe) that hard work would finally pay off. Gradually, I make progress in my English. Nowadays, I can remember English words 49．____________ (easy) and use them freely when communicating with foreigners.
Thanks to optimism, I have become one of the top English 50．___________ (learn) in my school now.
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—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。
Time flies! A year has past since I came to this school. Many colorful activities had been organized by our school. What impressed me most was a activity called "Learning to Farm". In an autumn afternoon, we were sent to a farm which we learned to plant potatoes. Having been in the city for so a long time, we were so happy to go to the countryside. After divided into three groups, we started to work. Some students cut potatoes into pieces; some dug holes, and others put the pieces of potatoes into the hole, put the earth back and pushed them down hard. We continued doing that until all the work was done. Although we were exhausted, but we felt fulfilled on our way back home.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
最近教育部提倡青少年要保护视力，但是你身边很多同学视力低下，需戴近视眼镜。请就这一现象写一篇英语课前演讲稿。
内容包括以下方面：1. 目前同学的视力状况
2.青少年视力低下的主要原因
3.保护视力的建议
注意：
1. 词数120左右，开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）
2. 可根据内容要点适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
参考词汇： vision视力 short-sighted 近视眼（的）
Dear classmates,
Have you noticed the phenomenon that ________________________________
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2020—2021第二学期期末教学质量检测考试试题
高一 英语学科答案
1、阅读理解
1-3 DCB 4-7 ACBA 8-11 BADC 12-15 BCAD
16-20 EDFBG
二、完形填空
21-25 DADCB 26-30 CBCBA 31-35 CBAAD 36-40 CACAD
三、语法填空
41．As 42．the 43．poorly 44．me 45．useful 46．kept 47．whatever 48．believing 49．easily 50．Learners
四、短文改错
51．l.past---passed 52.had---have 53.a---an 54.In---On 55.which---where 56.so---such 57.After后加入being 58.hole---holes 59.them---it 60.but去掉
五、书面表达
Dear classmates,
Have you noticed the phenomena that more and more teenagers around us wear glasses Some of them got short-sighted even at a very young age. This is because they don’t get a good habit of reading or they overuse their eyes watching TV or playing computer games.
But how to protect our vision What can we do for good eyesight Perhaps there are some ways for me to keep good vision, however, taking regular outdoor activities is an evident solution. Secondly, eye-care exercises twice a day may not be neglected. Having a distant look at intervals during the class break is equally important. In addition, don’t read in light which is either too dim or too bright. Don’t read in the bed or in a moving car.
It is high time that we took quick actions to protect our vision!
Thank you!