湖南省2020-2021学年高一上学期英语期末试卷精选汇编：阅读理解专题 Word版含答案

阅读理解专题
湖南省永州市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
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。
A
The Poets Weave is a weekly program of poetry reading hosted by local poet Dorsey. The following poets are especially for poetry-lovers.
Poet Lloyd Van Brunt. Brunt has written several volumes of poetry. His latest is Poems New and Selected 1962-1992. He’s currently working on his memoir(回忆录), I fall in Love with Nancy Drew: Tales of Childhood.
Poet James Merrill. His memoir A Different Person detailed his two and a half years in Europe in 1950. Merrill wrote eleven books of poems, and was the winner of two National Book Awards, the Bollingen Prize for Poetry, and the Pulitzer Prize.
Poet and novelist Paul Monette. His book Borrowed Time: An Aids Memoir was the first such memoir to be published about AIDS, and won a National Book Award. In it, Monette told the story of his “beloved” friend and lover’s two-year struggling with AIDS. The book was called “a courageous love story”.
Poet Li-Young Lee. He’s written two volumes of poetry, Rose, and The City in Which I Love You. Lee’s won many awards for his work, including the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship. He’s just completed a memoir about his family’s refugee(难民) experience in America, The Winged Seed.
For more information, please click here: https://www.npr.org/templates/story.
1. According to the passage, who won the Pulitzer Prize?
A. Lloyd Van Brunt. B. Li-Young Lee. C. Paul Monette. D. James Merrill.
2. Which book refers to battle against a serious illness?
A. Different Person.
B. The Winged Seed.
C. Borrowed Time: An Aids Memoir.
D. I fall in Love with Nancy Drew: Tales of Childhood.
3. Where was this passage taken from?
A. Website. B. Newspaper. C. Booklet. D. Magazine.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文。主要向读者介绍了由当地诗人多尔西主持的一档每周一次的诗歌朗诵节目，并给诗歌爱好者介绍了几位出色的诗人。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Merrill wrote eleven books of poems, and was the winner of two National Book Awards, the Bollingen Prize for Poetry, and the Pulitzer Prize. ”（Merrill写了十一本诗集，并且是两个国家图书奖——柏林根诗歌奖和普利策奖的获得者）可知，James Merrill获得了普利策奖。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“His book Borrowed Time: An Aids Memoir was the first such memoir to be published about AIDS, and won a National Book Award. In it, Monette told the story of his “beloved” friend and lover’s two-year struggling with AIDS.”（他的书《借来的时间——艾滋病患者的追思录》是第一本出版的关于艾滋病的回忆录，并且获得了国家图书奖。在这本书里，Monette讲述了自己的好朋友和他的爱人与艾滋病斗争两年的故事）可知，《借来的时间——艾滋病患者的追思录》这本书讲述了与疾病作斗争的故事，故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“For more information, please click here: https://www.npr.org/templates/story.”（想要获得更多的信息，请点击这个网址）可知，这篇文章来自网站。故选A。
B
Tall, taller, tallest. For much of the 20th century, New York City and Chicago competed to build the world’s tallest skyscrapers. Other cities around the world watched the race between these two cities. From 1913 to 1930 New York’s Woolworth Building was the tallest (241m). From 1931 to 1972, the Empire State Building in New York was the tallest building in the world (381m). Then Chicago built its own Sears Tower, which stood as the tallest building in the world (442m) for 24 years. Until the 1990s, the United States chimed the tallest structures on earth. That is no longer true. Today the tallest buildings are in Asia.
Skyscrapers were originally built by wealthy companies as symbols of their success and power. That is still true today. But skyscrapers are also symbols of local and national pride. Countries compete to build the tallest structure. Since 1998, the race to be the tallest has progressed quickly. Petronas Twin Towers was completed in Kuala, Lumpur in 1997 (452m). Just one year later, Shanghai completed the Jin Mao Tower (421m). On September 14, 2007, the Shanghai World Financial Center was topped out and is 492m, making it the 8th tallest building in the world. And then Dubai in the Middle East has entered the race. Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the tallest building in the world, standing at 829. 8m.
4. In 1920, the world’s tallest building was the ?
A. Sears Tower. B. Woolworth Building.
C. Empire State Building. D. Petronas Twin Towers.
5. Why did wealthy companies build skyscrapers?
A. Because they want to be known by the world.
B. Because they’re symbols of their success and power.
C. Because they want to make money by building them.
D. Because they can represent the spirits of the companies.
6. What can be inferred from the second paragraph?
A. Skyscrapers are a source of pride.
B. All cities want to have the tallest buildings.
C. Asian cities can afford to build skyscrapers.
D. People are eager to have a better living condition.
7. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Designing skyscrapers. B. Finding jobs for architects.
C. Comparing American and Asian cities. D. Competing to build the tallest skyscrapers.
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. A 7. D
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了全球各地都在都在争相建造世界上最高的摩天大楼及原因。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“From 1913 to 1930 New York’s Woolworth Building was the tallest (241m) .” 从1913年到1930年，纽约的伍尔沃斯大厦是最高的大楼(241米)可知，1920年，世界上最高的建筑是伍尔沃斯大厦，故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Skyscrapers were originally built by wealthy companies as symbols of their success and power. That is still true today.” （摩天大楼最初是由富有的公司建造的，作为他们成功和权力的象征。今天仍然如此）可知，富有的公司建造摩天大楼是因为它是成功和权力的象征，故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Skyscrapers were originally built by wealthy companies as symbols of their success and power. That is still true today. But skyscrapers are also symbols of local and national pride.” （摩天大楼最初是由富有的公司建造的，作为他们成功和权力的象征。今天仍然如此。但摩天大楼也是当地和民族自豪感的象征）可知，摩天大楼能够带来自豪感，故选A项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Tall, taller, tallest. For much of the 20th century, New York City and Chicago competed to build the world’s tallest skyscrapers.” （高,较高,最高的。在20世纪的大部分时间里，纽约和芝加哥都在争相建造世界上最高的摩天大楼）及第二段“Countries compete to build the tallest structure.” （各国竞相建造最高的建筑）可知，本文主要介绍的是全球各地都在都在争相建造世界上最高的摩天大楼及原因，故选D项。
【点睛】做细节理解题时同学们需要将题干与原文、选项与原文三位一体逐一照应，题干与选项都是原文的同义、近义或反义表达。例如，在第1小题中，题干中问在1920年，世界上最高的建筑是?而原文中表达的是从1913年到1930年，纽约的伍尔沃斯大厦是最高的（题干与原文是近义表达）；B选项Woolworth Building是原文的原词表达。
C
The ancient village of Machu Picchu is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America. It’s in Peru, high in the Andes Mountains, 8, 000 feet above sea level.
The village contains 200 buildings. Houses are in groups, and each house has a large courtyard inside its walls. The Incas(印加人) used the areas outside the groups of houses to grow corn and potatoes and to raise animals. The Incas were very good at building strong walls. Visitors to Machu Picchu still cannot fit a knife between the stones of a village home.
Machu Picchu seemed to be a healthy, busy village. So why was it lost? That is a mystery, but experts have some ideas. Machu Picchu was hard to reach. Few people outside the village knew about it. Experts think that many residents died of disease. Others fought a war. The survivors left the village.
The tourists are good for Peru’s economy, but they are not good for Machu Picchu. The village is old and fragile. Tourists damage the ruins. Thousands of footsteps from visitors wear down the walkways in the village. Salt and oil from people’s hands damage the walls. Air pollution from buses hurts the stones. Tourists do not want to damage the village, but they want to see this beautiful, ancient place.
The Peruvian government and conservation groups are trying to solve the problem. A group from the United Nations wants to limit the number of tourists each year. They also want cars and buses to use cleaner fuel.
8. What crops did the Incas grow?
A. Rice and beans. B. Tomatoes and peas.
C. Wheat and peas. D. Potatoes and corn.
9. How do we know that Incas were good at building walls?
A. The Incas knew how to make good use of the land.
B. Visitors still cannot fit a knife between the stones.
C. Footsteps wear down the walkways in the village.
D. Each house has a large courtyard inside its walls.
10. Which word can best replace the underlined word “fragile” in fourth paragraph?
A. Beautiful. B. Terrible. C. Clean. D. Weak.
11. Which of the following does not damage the ruins?
A. Air pollution. B. Feet on the walkways.
C. The shape of the land. D. Hands on the walls.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章对南美著名的旅游胜地马丘比丘村庄进行了介绍。
【详解】1.细节理解题。根据第二段“The Incas(印加人) used the areas outside the groups of houses to grow corn and potatoes and to raise animals.”（印加人利用房屋之外的区域种植玉米和土豆，并饲养动物）可知，印加人种植了玉米和土豆。故选D。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段“ Visitors to Machu Picchu still cannot fit a knife between the stones of a village home.”（来到马丘比丘的游客仍然无法将一把刀插进村庄民居的石头之间）可知，从这一事实可以看出印加人擅长筑墙。故选B。
3.词义猜测题。根据画线词前的“The village is old”可知，这个村子很古老，再结合画线词后的“Tourists damage the ruins.”可知，游客破坏了废墟，这说明这个村子很容易遭到破坏，由此可知画线词词义为“脆弱的”，故选D。
4.细节理解题。根据倒第二段“Thousands of footsteps from visitors wear down the walkways in the village. Salt and oil from people’s hands damage the walls. Air pollution from buses hurts the stones.”（游客们留下的成千上万的脚步磨损了村庄的人行道。人们手上的盐和油破坏了墙壁。来自公共汽车的空气污染伤害了石头。）可知，A、B、D三项都会造成损害，而没有提到“地形会破坏废墟”。故选C。
D
“I felt so much more confident after I had my plastic surgery--liposuction(脂肪抽吸) .” said Wu, now a 30-year-old model and entrepreneur(企业家) based in Beijing. In the 16 years since that first surgery, Wu claims to have had over 100 ones, costing an unbelievable 4 million yuan. She is now a well-known advocate of the industry and has opened two beauty clinics offering plastic surgery in Beijing, and Wu’s potential market is huge.
A growing number of Chinese women are using plastic surgery to achieve bigger eyes, high cheekbones, narrow noses and skinny legs. Like Wu, many are seeking to imitate a beauty ideal inspired by elements of Japan’s comics, South Korea’s K-Pop and Western culture.
In 2014 more than 7 million Chinese people had plastic surgery, according to the China Association of Plastics and Aesthetics. Just three years later, data collected by Shanghai branch of Frost & Sullivan consultants suggested the figure was closer to 16.3 million.
According to experts interviewed by CNN, the trend in plastic surgery in China is partly due to a series of apps like So-Young and GengMei, which allow potential patients to view before and after photos, book surgeries and even apply for credit to pay for them.
“In China, it is very difficult to find reliable information on clinics, especially in smaller cities,” explained Tony DeGennaro, co-founder of Dragon Social, a Chinese market intelligence agency. “People no longer trust the search results offered by Baidu, following several medical scandals(丑闻) involving the platform, so these new apps have taken over as unofficial directories of surgeons.”
Despite the difficulties in choosing suitable clinics, a variety of people are crazy about plastic surgery, making the industry larger and larger.
12. What is Wu’s attitude towards plastic surgery?
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Negative.
13. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To introduce a topic. B. To give a summary.
C. To give an explanation. D. To make a comparison.
14. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Baidu offers reliable information on clinics.
B. Some plastic surgery apps become more popular.
C. Baidu is responsible for designing these new apps.
D. People never believe the search results from Baidu.
15. What is the best title of the passage?
A. To buy a new face with apps.
B. To keep fit by plastic surgery.
C. A big market of plastic surgery.
D. The advantages of plastic surgery apps.
【答案】12. A 13. A 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。短文介绍了整形市场在中国很受欢迎的原因和存在的问题。
【详解】1.推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“I felt so much more confident after I had my plastic surgery--liposuction”以及“She is now a well-known advocate of the industry ”（在我做了整形手术——吸脂手术后，我感觉自信多了。她现在是这个行业的知名倡导者）可知，Wu对整形手术持支持态度。故选A。
2.推理判断题。根据第一段“ In the 16 years since that first surgery, Wu claims to have had over 100 ones, costing an unbelievable 4 million yuan. She is now a well-known advocate of the industry and has opened two beauty clinics offering plastic surgery in Beijing, and Wu’s potential market is huge.”讲述了吴女士对整形手术的经历和看法，第二段接着讲述现在有很多人为了变美而进行整形手术，所以第一段的目的是为了引入话题。故选A。
3.细节理解题。根据第四段中的“According to experts interviewed by CNN, the trend in plastic surgery in China is partly due to a series of apps like So-Young and GengMei, which allow potential patients to view before and after photos, book surgeries and even apply for credit to pay for them.”（美国有线电视新闻网(CNN)采访的一些专家表示，中国的整容风潮在一定程度上要归功于So-Young和更美等一系列应用程序，这些应用程序允许潜在患者查看手术前后的照片，记录手术情况，甚至申请信用卡来支付手术费用。）和第五段最后一句“these new apps have taken over as unofficial directories of surgeons”（这些新的应用程序已经成为外科医生的非官方名录）可知，一些整形手术应用程序变得更加流行了，所以选项B对，故选B。
4.主旨大意题。通读全文尤其根据最后一段“Despite the difficulties in choosing suitable clinics, a variety of people are crazy about plastic surgery, making the industry larger and larger.”（尽管选择合适的诊所很困难，但各种各样的人都热衷于整形手术，使得这个行业越来越大。）可知，文章主要是讲整形手术的巨大市场。所以短文的最佳标题为“ 整形手术的巨大市场”。故选C。
湖南师范大学附属中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
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。
A
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a great number of rescheduling release dates（上映日期）.Despite how the reality of the calendar develops，these are some films we're crossing our fingers that well get to see this next year.
Malcolm & Marie
Release date: February 5
Director: Sam Levinson
A director and his girlfriend's relationship is tested after they return home from his movie premiere（首映）and await critics' responses. he romantic drama is directed by Sam Levinson.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Release date: July 9
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
It's about time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe（漫威电影宇宙）to have its first Asian superhero on the silver screen. And there are few better heroes to pick than Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, who has the knowledge of nearly every martial art. This upcoming film will feature a 98% Asian cast.
West Side Story
Release date: December 10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, is finally seeing the light of day in late 2021.
The Matrix 4
Release date: December 22
Director: Lana Wachowski
Lana Wachowski is set to bring us another sci-fi action-adventure set in the digital world she helped create way back in 1999.
21. What type of film is Malcolm & Marie?
A. Comedy. B. Fantasy. C. Romance. D. Sci-fi.
22. What do we know about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings?
A. It is Marvel Studio's upcoming superhero film.
B. It stars Destin Daniel Cretton.
C. Its hero knows everything about martial art.
D. It is a film with an all-Asian cast.
23. Which of the following film is adapted from a musical?
A. Malcolm & Marie.
B. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
C. West Side Story.
D. The Matrix 4.
B
I was never very neat（整洁的），while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled（贴标签）everything. I always looked for everything. Over time，Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, "Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!" Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled（爬）under her covers，sobbing. Obviously，that was something she should not go through phone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn't notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, "Thanks."
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn't always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on. 24. How is Paragraph one mainly developed?
A. By analyzing causes.
B. By describing a process.
C. By showing differences.
D. By following time order.
25. What made Kate angry one evening?
A. She couldn't find her books.
B. She heard the author shouting loud.
C. She got the news that her grandma was ill.
D. She saw the author's shoes beneath her bed.
26. The author tidied up the room most probably because .
A. she wanted to show her care
B. she was asked by Kate to do so
C. she was scared by Kate's anger
D. she hated herself for being so messy
27. What might be the best title for the story?
A. My Best Friend Kate B. Hard Work Pays Off
C. How to Be Organized D. Learning to Be Roommates
C
Sleep Struggle
One in every five young people has a sleep problem, so you're not alone. Getting enough sleep has become as important as eating vegetables and exercising regularly. It's very important for your body.
Most young people only get seven hours of sleep each night, when they actually need nine hours. And making up for lost sleep during the week by sleeping on weekends doesn't really work. In fact, sleeping late on weekends may actually do you more harm than good, if you have sleep problems.
What happens if you don't get enough sleep? If your sleep problem continues for a few nights, you could suffer serious problems. Lack of sleep can affect learning and memory. Worse，if your sleep difficulties last a long time，that could lead to anxiety（焦虑）. Therefore，you've got to have some healthy sleep habits. Below are some suggestions:
* Go to bed at the same time—including weekends, if possible.
* Wake up around the same time every morning. When you sleep late just one morning during the week, it may disturb your body clock. This will make it hard for you to sleep that night.
* Do something relaxing before going to bed.
* Exercise during the day. Don't exercise right before going to bed.
* Avoid drinking. Alcohol（酒精）makes you excited. This prevents you from falling asleep or wakes you up during the night.
* Don't smoke. Smoking is always bad for the body. Smoking before bedtime keeps you awake.
If trying these tips over a couple of weeks does not help you, consult your doctor. Do not take any medicine without first asking your doctor. Many of them have strong side effects.
28. The passage suggests that people with sleep problems should .
A. eat vegetables and exercise regularly
B. make up for lost sleep on weekends
C. follow a fixed timetable for sleep
D. sleep seven hours every day
29. According to the suggestions, which of the following makes it easier for you to fall asleep?
A. Getting up earlier than usual in the morning.
B. Listening to soft music before going to bed.
C. Drinking alcohol before going to bed.
D. Doing exercise in the evening.
30. What should you do if these tips don't work on you over a period of time?
A. Just keep trying.
B. Turn to a doctor for help.
C. Try some medicines.
D. Wait for your sleeping problems to get better.
31. Where is the text most likely from?
A. A diary. B.A novel.
C. A travel guide. D. A magazine.
D
Part of a research study, by scientists at McMaster University, which is ongoing into the influence of drinking milk after heavy weightlifting, has observed that milk helps exercisers burn more fat.
The scientists took three groups of young men 18 to 30 years of age, 56 in total, and put them through a strict, five day per week weightlifting program over a 12-week period. Following their workouts, study participants drank either two cups of skim milk（脱脂奶），or a soy beverage with equal amounts of protein and energy，or a carbohydrate beverage with an equal amount of energy.
Upon the study's conclusion, scientists observed that: the milk drinking group had lost nearly twice as much fat—two pounds—as those in the carbohydrate beverage group, who lost one pound of fat. Those drinking soy beverages lost no fat. At the same time, the gain in muscle was much greater among the milk drinkers than either the soy or carbohydrate beverage participants.
As published in the first stage of the study, the milk drinking group came out on top in terms of muscle gain with an estimated 40 percent or 2.5 pounds more muscle mass than the soy beverage drinkers. In addition, this group gained 63 percent or 3.3 pounds more muscle mass than the carbohydrate beverage drinkers.
"I think the evidence is beginning to increase," says Stuart Phillips—the leader of the study. "Milk may be best known for its calcium（钙）content in supporting bone health, but our research, and later others', can continually support milk's ability to aid in muscle growth and also promote body fat loss. Milk is the ideal post workout drink for recreational exercisers and athletes alike."
32. How many days did the participants lift weights in the program?
A. 56 days. B. 84 days. C. 60 days. D. 12 days.
33. What does the underlined word "beverage" probably mean?
A. A kind of medicine. B. A sort of drink.
C. A type of exercise. D. A piece of equipment.
34. According to the passage, we can know that
A. the scientists chose people aged 18,30 and 56 as participants of the research
B. a soy beverage is a proper choice for losing weight over the long term
C. people who drink milk every day are always healthier and thinner than others
D. soy beverages are better than carbohydrate beverages for exercisers to gain muscle
35. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. What exercisers should do to lose weight.
B. How milk influences people's health and figure.
C. The differences between milk and soy or carbohydrate beverages.
D. A research about the effect of drinking milk on exercisers.
【语篇导读】本文介绍了受疫情打击后，2021年令人期待的四部院线电影。
21.C。推断归纳题。根据 Malcolm &Marie 部分所介绍的电影剧情，以及"The romantic drama is directed by Sam Levinson."可推断，Malcolm & Marie 是一部爱情片。
22.A。细节理解题。根据 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 部分可知，B选项不正确，"star"意为"由……担任主角"，而Destin Daniel Cretton是导演；C选项不正确，由"Shang-Chi… who has the knowledge of nearly every martial art."可知。D选项不正确，由“This upcoming film will feature a 98% Asian cast.” 可知该电影的演员阵容中 98%是亚洲人。
23.C。细节理解题。根据West Side Story部分文段的第一句"Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name …"可知，该电影改编自百老汇同名音乐剧。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。“我”与室友Kate生活习惯截然相反：“我”邋里邋遢，而她十分爱干净，因此冲突在所难免。但是在室友悲痛之际，“我”以自己的行动表达了自己的同情，从而重归于好。“我”学会了维持良好室友关系的关键：让步、清理和坚持。
24.C。写作手法题。第一段描述了“我”和室友Kate在日常生活中的不同做法和习惯，列举了生活中的几个对比鲜明的例子，来体现我们之间的区别，故选C。
25.D。细节理解题。根据第二段中的"Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!"可知，是因为“我”的鞋子跑到了室友的床底下，她才发那么大的火。故选D。
26.A。推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句"All of a sudden，a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart."可以推断出，作者整理房间是出于对室友的同情和关爱，其他三项与情境不符，故选A。
27.D。主旨大意题。本文前几段描述了“我”和室友之间的差异以及由此导致的矛盾冲突。文章最后一段"we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on"又点明了“我”学会的相处之道，可知本文的标题应该是：学会做室友，故选D。
【语篇导读】充足的睡眠对人体健康非常重要。本文作者给出了几条养成好的睡眠习惯的建议。
28.C。细节理解题。根据文中给出的第一条和第二条建议可知，有睡眠问题的人应该根据固定的时间表进行睡眠。
29.B。推理判断题。根据文中给出的第三条建议可知，在睡觉前听轻音乐可帮助很快入睡。因为听轻音乐是一种放松活动。
30.B。细节理解题。从最后一段"consult your doctor"可以得出。
31.D。语篇类型判断题。本文最有可能来自健康杂志。
32.C。细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知。
33.B。细节理解题。根据前后文语境可知。
34.D。细节理解题。根据第二段中的"The scientists took three groups of young men 18 to 30 years of age, 56 in total"可知A错误；根据第三段中的"Those drinking soy beverages lost no fat."可知B错误；文章并没有提到每天喝牛奶的人会比其他人健康、苗条，故C也错误。
35.D。主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了一项对做运动的人喝牛奶的最新研究成果。实验证明做运动的人喝脱脂牛奶可以gain muscle和lose fat，所以答案为D。
湖南省长沙市明达中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
The World's Greatest Bookstores
Cafebreria El Pendulo, Mexico City, Mexico
Cafcbreria El Pendulo is located in Mexico City. Books line the shelves from the ceiling to the floor, and live plants add lots of green. The store is famous for a huge pendulum(钟摆) hanging from its ceiling.
Stanfords, London and Bristol, England
Established in 1853.Stanfords boasts that it offers the world's largest selection of travel books and maps. It also sells travel accessories. Look for the enormous National Geographic Map of the World in the flagship store in London. It was created in 2003 to celebrate the store's 150th birthday.
Rizzoli, New York City, US
For almost a half century, Rizzoli has been considered as one of the best independent bookstores in the US. It specializes in illustrated(有插图的)books about the way people work and live, such as fashion photography, decoration design, cooking and architecture. Take a master class in flower design. Attend a lecture and book signing. Or drop in for a cooking show or a book launch party.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Often described as one of, the world's most beautiful bookstores, El Ateneo is housed in a historic theater much as it was when the theater opened in 1919. After customers browse the shelves, they can drink coffee and listen to music from a stage hidden in red curtains where tango dancers once performed. While most of the store's books are in Spanish, they are available in a range of subjects.
21. What is Cafebreria El Pendulo famous for?
A. The larger shelves. B. Its interesting location.
C. The tasty coffee. D. Its unique symbol.
22. Which is the most beautiful bookstore for reading and relaxation among the four mentioned?
A. Rizzoli. B. El Ateneo Grand Splendid.
C. Stanfords. D. Cafebreria El Pendulo.
23. What subject are books in Rizzoli about?
A. Lifestyle. B. Music. C. Geography. D. Politics.
B
Waste can be seen everywhere in the school. Some students ask for more food than they can eat and others often forget to turn off the lights when they leave the classroom. They say they can afford these things. But I don't agree with them.
　 Waste can bring a lot of problems. Although China is rich in some resources, we are short of others，for example, fresh water. It is reported that we will have no coal or oil to use in 100 years. So if we go on wasting our resources, what can we use in the future and where can we move？ Think about it. I think we should say no to the students who waste things every day. Everybody should stop wasting as soon as possible.
　 In our everyday life，we can do many things to prevent waste from happening. For example，turn off the water taps when we finish washing, turn off the lights when we leave the classroom，try not to order more food than we need，and so on. Little by little，everything will be changed. Waste can be stopped one day，if we do our best.
24. From the passage we know that some students often _______ in the school.
A. eat too much??????????????? B. don't work hard
C. waste things??????????????? D. throw rubbish everywhere
25. Which is not mentioned in this passage？
A. Forest. B. Fresh water????????????C. Oil.????????????????????D. Coal.
26. What may happen in 100 years？
A. We may still have enough oil.??????? B. We may still have enough coal.
C. We may have a little oil.??????????? D. We may have no coal or oil to use.
27. Which is the best title of this passage？?????????????????? ???? ?
A. School life B. Stop Wasting?
C. Waste in the School??????????? ?????? D. Rich Resources in China
C
In December, Facebook’s own researchers publicly questioned if Facebook could be a danger to the public’s health in mind. I’d already been considering whether to give up or not for months, but this news helped me to decide what I would do; I was done.
I’m a freelancer (自由职业). If I don’t work, I don’t get paid. Therefore, it’s fair to say that Facebook was influencing my work life and my pay. My working day used to go a little something like this: coffee, check emails, start writing, check Facebook, answer the phone, check Facebook, continue writing, check Facebook. You get the picture. Each work-related task was balanced out by social media, which made it difficult for me to focus on what I was doing.
Now that my Facebook does not work, I no longer have the chance to check it. I get much more work done and have time to reply to more emails and talk to possible clients (客户). However, the urge to log back on (重新登录) comes over me a few times per day, which makes me frightened. It could be a sign that I couldn’t live without social media.
Right now, I don’t know what the people I know are doing and, you know what, I couldn’t care less. I’m getting on with my own thing and so are they. Isn’t that how life was like before social media anyway?
28. What made the author finally decide to give up Facebook?
A. Dangers from checking writings. B. His low pay.
C. News published by its researchers. D. His poor health.
29. What does the underlined word “balanced out” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Finished. B. Interrupted. C. Promoted. D. Tricked.
30. Why does the author feel frightened?
A. He has fewer clients to talk to.
B. He has the urge to return to Facebook.
C. He has much work to deal with.
D. He has more emails to reply to.
31. What is the text mainly about?
A. The author’s experience of giving up Facebook.
B. Facebook’s recent development.
C. Facebook’s influences on people’s health.
D. The author’s scientific study on social media.
D
I love snakes. My mom definitely does not. When she was a kid, snakes used to hide in warm spots under the furniture. So she grew up afraid she'd step on a snake. I grew up hoping I'd see one outside! Lots of people who are afraid of snakes have never even seen one. So where does our fear come from?
Scientists wonder about this too. Their experiments with adults, kids, and even babies show that it's complicated. In tests with pictures, people picked out snakes faster than they could find flowers, frogs, and caterpillars. It wasn't just snakes, though. People also found spiders and angry faces faster than "safe" things like flowers. It seems like we find things that might be dangerous to us faster than things that aren't
People also learn to fear snakes faster than we learn to fear many other things. We take our hints from other people's scared voices and faces. Some scientists think we've evolved this way faster to see snakes and faster to learn to fear them. After all, if we had to be bitten by a snake to learn that it's dangerous, we might learn our lesson too late.
So why does it matter if we're afraid of snakes? It may not matter much to us, but it matters to snakes. People protect animals they like, not animals they fear. Snakes may not be as cute as dolphins, but they're just as important to the environment. Snakes eat insects that are pests to humans. Snakes are also food for other animals, so when we kill snakes, we're hurting other creatures too.
How do we get past our fears to give snakes a chance? Scientists did a study recently where students of your age went on a field trip, Guides helped them find and capture snakes in the forest. Everyone could safely touch and hold a snake. It turns out that snakes aren't so bad when you get to know them. Most people who were afraid of snakes before the field trip weren't afraid afterward. In fact, snakes even became some students' favorite animal. Hmm, maybe I should take my mom on the next field trip.
Remember: Always respect snakes, whether you're afraid of them or not.
32. According to Paragraph 3, people's fear comes from ____________.
A. school education B. scientific researches
C. self-experience D. others' influence
33. Which paragraph shows people the way to overcome their fear of snakes?
A. Paragraph 2. B. Paragraph 3. C. Paragraph 4. D. Paragraph 5.
34. Which of the following is Wrong?
A. In tests with pictures, people may pick out tigers faster than rabbits.
B. Snakes play an important role in the ecosystem.
C. Snakes are not so bad; therefore, everyone can safely catch snakes in the forest.
D. After the field trip, few people may still be afraid of snakes.
35. Which of the following will the author agree with?
A. Snakes are not dangerous at all.
B. People should make peace with snakes.
C. People's fear matters little to snakes.
D. Snakes are well protected by humans.
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
21-25 DBACA 26-30 DBCBB 31-35 ADDCB
湖南省耒阳市武广实验高级中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
My Favourite Books
Jo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series(系列) of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.
Matilda
Roald Dahl
I once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl’s writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matilda’s battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, are equally funny and frightening, but they’re also aspirational.
After Dark
Haruki Murakami
It’s about two sisters--- Eri, a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her sister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse “night people” who are hiding secrets.
Gone Girl
Gillian Fynn
There was a bit of me that didn’t want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. There’s tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It’s a real whodunit(推理小说) and the frustration when you realize what’s going on is horribly enjoyable.
The Stand
Stephen King
This is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the world’s population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.
21．Who does “I” refer to in the text?
A．Stephen King. B．Gillian Flynn.
C．Jo Usmar. D．Roald Dahl.
22．Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?
A．Cosmopolitan. B．Matilda.
C．After Dark. D．The Stand.
23．What kind of book is Gone Girl?
A．A folk tale. B．A biography. C．A love story. D．A horror story.
B
My 10-year-old Donna said, “Mom,I made a new friend at school today.Can she come over tomorrow?” Donna was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends to bring her out of her shell.
“Sure, honey, that sounds great,” I said, thinking back to my own best friend, Lillian. We lived across the street from each other in Washington Heights, New York. We met at the age of 10, too.Like my daughter,I was shy, but Lillian drew me out.She was one of the friendliest people in school, with shiny black hair and a mile-wide smile.
In senior high school, Lillian went on a trip to Florida. This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days. “I’ll be back soon,” she told me.But three days later,Lillian’s sister told me that she had fallen into a river and hadn’t come out any more. Soon, my family moved to New Jersey. Whenever I thought of her, tears came into my eyes.
The next day Donna brought her new friend home. “Hi, Mrs.Loggia,” the little girl said.Her hair was so shiny and black and she shot me a big smile. “My name is Laura.”
My daughter’s new friend was so much like Lillian.I was still puzzled(迷惑的) when Laura’s mom came to pick her up later that afternoon.I opened the door to let her in.“Judy!” she cried. “It’s me,Lillian’s sister, from Washington Heights.” Yes, my daughter’s friend looked familiar.She was Lillian’s niece.
24．The underlined words in the first paragraph “to bring her out of her shell” mean__________.
A．to help her become less shy B．to help her become smart
C．to help her live happily D．to help her walk out of her house
25．Laura looked familiar to the writer because she_____________.
A．was Lillian’s niece
B．was as old as her daughter
C．was from Washington Heights
D．had shiny black hair and a big smile, too
26．Why did the writer lose her best friend?
A．Because she moved to New Jersey.
B．Because they were different from each other.
C．Because her best friend travelled to Florida.
D．Because her best friend lost her life on a trip.
27．“I knew we would be best friends forever.” is a sentence from the passage and should be put at the end of _____________.
A．Paragraph 2 B．Paragraph 3 C．Paragraph 4 D．Paragraph 5
C
Do you like shopping? Or does the thought of wandering round the shops fill you with terror? For some of us, shopping is an enjoyable way of spending our spare time and our money. For me, it’s something I would rather avoid. Thank goodness for the Internet! It’s more convenient to buy CDs, electrical items, even food, from the comfort of your sofa. But that’s not the only reason: price is an important factor. We can buy goods and services cheaper online. But sometimes the problem is knowing what to buy. This has led to a type of shopping called “showrooming”.
Showrooming is something I’ve done. I will go to a shop to see, touch and try out products but then go home and buy them online at a knock-down price. I’m not alone in doing this. Research by a company called Foolproof, found 24% of people showroomed while Christmas shopping in 2013.
Amy Cashman, head of Technology at TNS UK, says the reasons for this new shopping habit are that “people are lacking time, lacking money and they want security about the products they are buying”. She explains that consumers are not only shopping online at home but they are using the Internet in store or on their smartphones to shop around.
But does this mean technology will kill shops? Certainly shops will change. They will have to offer more competitive prices or encourage people to buy more by giving in---store discounts or free gifts.
We mustn’t forget that buying in a shop means you can get expert advice from the sales assistant and you can get good aftercare. It’s good to speak to a real human rather than look at a faceless computer screen but at least by showrooming, you get the best of both worlds!
28．The two questions in Paragraph l are raised to ________.
A．introduce the topic B．give two examples
C．compare different opinions D．get answers from readers
29．What does showrooming mean in the text?
A．Trying in shops and buying online.
B．Showing products in a room.
C．Buying something in a store.
D．Shopping on the Internet.
30．According to Amy Cashman, which is not the reason for showrooming?
A．The lack of time. B．The comfort of the sofa.
C．The shortness of money. D．The security of the product.
31．The author’s attitude towards showrooming is ________.
A．critical B．neutral C．supportive D．casual
D
Located in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives (马尔代夫) are among the most beautiful islands in the world, with sandy white beaches, clear water, and amazing coral reefs (珊瑚礁). The country depends on tourism, fishing, and shipping. But the rising sea level and the carbon pollution causing warming oceans are threatening (威胁) their existence.
The Maldives have asked for international help. They are a tiny country. The World Bank, the United States, the European Union, and many other groups have offered money to develop safeguards against climate change.
To protect the islands, the Maldives have built sea walls and increased the elevation (海拔) of important buildings and services such as the two international airports, which lie just 165 feet from the coastline.
They're also building up islands such as the Hulhumale. The new island is surrounded by nine-foot sea walls. More than 40,000 people live there. The plan is to house 240, 000, providing new opportunities for jobs. The goal is an excellent planned community with sustainable housing and buildings sensitive to the environment and needs of the people.
The government will move people living on smaller, lower-lying islands to the new built-up islands. The new islands offer free houses, new schools, health hospitals, fresh water, and waste treatment. Depending on tourism, the country hopes to build 50 more tourist islands.
"Climate change is happening, but we are not leaving the Maldives to the sea," said Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim. The Maldives will protect their islands, people and tourism with new islands and ongoing island development against rising sea level.
32．What makes it difficult for the Maldives to exist?
A．Their tourism, fishing and shipping,
B．Their rising sea level and carbon pollution.
C．Their sandy white beaches and coral reefs.
D．Their distant islands and warming oceans,
33．Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A．The Maldives are a small country.
B．Many groups have helped the Maldives.
C．240,000 people live on the Hulhumale now.
D．The Hulhumale is surrounded by 9-foot sea walls.
34．Which of the following will Thoriq Ibrahim agree with?
A．The Maldives will be protected
B．The Maldivians will leave all the islands.
C．The Maldives should give up tourism.
D．The Maldives will sink to the sea.
35．Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A．The Maldives and their tourism.
B．The Maldives and their rising sea level
C．The Maldives and their climate change.
D．The Maldives and their fight against rising sea level.
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21-23 CCD
24-27 ADDA
28-31 AABC
32-35 BCAD
湖南省邵阳市新宁县第二中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期末检测英语试卷
第二部分 阅读理解 （ 共两节, 满分 50 分）
（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分, 满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（ A、B、C 和 D）中, 选出最佳选项。
A
Dance Classes
Ballet
Students will focus on the use of proper ballet items, learning more knowledge of ballet techniques and improving skills for classical ballet practice. The class is a formal ballet class.
Age 8-10
September 7, 2019-May 16, 2020
10:30 am-12:00 am on Saturday
Creative Movers
Students can explore creative movement, balance, and the development of skills. The class helps build strength, flexibility and self-confidence, and allows children to realize expression in a positive and encouraging environment. Children use their imagination to celebrate movement
and have lots of fun.
Age 3-5
September 7, 2019-January 18, 2020
9: 00 am-9: 45 am on Saturday
Jazz
Jazz includes movements from both classical ballet and dance techniques. This class will focus on traditional jazz dance. Students will be introduced to jazz-style movements. We invite all students to participate in a sample(示例) class. Students and parents work with program staff
to meet students' personal dance goals.
Age 5-6
September 7 2019-May 16, 2020
2: 00 pm-3: 00 pm on Saturday
Hip Hop
Students will be introduced to several different aspects of hip hop dance including popping, locking, breaking and tutting in a high-energy environment. Our hip hop teachers are highly knowledgeable and will provide students with a wonderful view of hip hop dance.
Age 7-10
September 7, 2019-May 16, 2020
1: 00 pm-2: 00 pm on Sunday
21. Which class is suitable for 4-year-old children?
A. Ballet B. Creative Movers
C. Jazz D. Hip Hop
22. What can students do in the jazz class?
A. Get to know jazz-style movements.
B. Learn the long history of jazz.
C. Dance with famous modern jazz dancers.
D. Make use of all the ballet items.
23. What is special about the hip hop class?
A. It is open in the afternoon.
B. It teaches traditional dances.
C. It is available on Sunday.
D. It has the most skilled teachers.
B
The reading habit in children can't be developed overnight.
If your children are beginning readers，as parents，you must help them to find the suitable books first.You should look for books with colorful pictures and simple words for them. You should find out what your children are interested in and then help them to choose the books that are related to their interests.Once they know what kinds of books they like to read，you can encourage them to choose the books on their own.
You can choose books that you can read together with them.At the same time, you can also choose books which your children can read to you. By doing so，you are able to share some nice stories with your children and it helps to develop their reading habit.
What if your children do not like reading at first? Don't worry.And never force them to read.You can ask your children to draw pictures according to what they read. You can even ask them to make their own bookmarks(书签)．By doing so，they will be able to develop a reading habit slowly.
It is not necessary to read at home.You can ask your children to read some materials wherever they go.When you go shopping, you can ask your children learn more words easily.
In order to achieve great success, you need to use the above mentioned strategies(策略)in a smart way.At the same time，you need to create a good learning environment for the young children.
24．The passage is written for________．
A．teachers B．book sellers
C．parents D．book writers
25．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．Parents can read together with their children.
B．It is necessary to create a good learning environment for children.
C．Parents can encourage children to choose the books by themselves at the proper time.
D．The reading habit in children can be developed overnight.
26．The writer advises________if children don't like reading.
A．going shopping and buying gifts for them
B．asking them to go somewhere relaxing
C．asking them to make bookmarks by themselves
D．creating a good learning environment for them
27．The best title of the passage is “________”．
A．How to Help Children Draw Pictures
B．How to Develop a Reading Habit in Children
C．How to Find Out What Children Like to Read
D．How to Be Good Parents
C
You can’t imagine how terrible I felt at that time. A month before my first marathon(马拉松), one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.
The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!
The night before my marathon, I dreamed that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”
By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21, I was starving!
As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 am or questioned my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.
28. A month before the marathon, the author _________.
A. lost hope B. felt scared
C. was well trained D. made up his mind to run
29. Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?
A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher.
B. To amuse the readers with a funny story.
C. To show he was not talented in sports.
D. To share a precious memory.
30. How was the author’s first marathon?
A. He made it. B. He quit halfway.
C. He got the first prize. D. He walked to the end.
31. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A. One is never too old to learn.
B. Failure is the mother of success.
C. A winner is one with a great effort of will.
D. A man owes his success to his family support.
D
? I really love this saying, “ Love is endless and unlimited.” For me, there’s a story behind it. When I used to hand out chocolates with beautiful paper bags, my friends always told me , “You are wasting time and money. No one here believes in nameless gifts.” To be honest, I have noticed that people here do donate (捐赠)in temples. They give food to the poor, and provide clothes and other things for whoever is in need.
?? ?I think maybe I am the one who starts to think of the dogs in our neighborhood. When I moved into this new community, I noticed that there were two street dogs. They were wounded and homeless, and everyone used to stay away from them and hit them when they came any closer. They were becoming thinner and thinner and they would did of hunger sooner or later.
??? But my habit of loving dogs has changed all these things. I began to walk close to them and give them food regularly. When I touched their heads and gave love to them, I could see tears in their eyes. My friends noticed , and now even kids and elders in the community provide them with food and also love them. I am really glad to see that I saved their lives.
??? What I started will lead to beautiful memories with them. They enjoy playing with me and they even have a particular pose when they see me. I see a sparkle in their eyes and a smile on their faces. They are priceless for me.
32.Why did the author’s friends discourage him to hand out chocolates?
A.Because people didn’t need gifts.
B.Because it cost too much money.
C.Because people didn’t trust strangers.
D.Because dogs could not eat chocolates.
33.What did people think of the dogs in the community at first?
A.lovely. B.Frightening. C.Exciting. D.Unpleasant.
34.How did people react to the author’s kindness to the dogs?
A.They laughed at him.
B.They praised him for that.
C.They began to care for the dogs.
D.They offered him food for the dogs.
35.How does the author sound when telling the story?
A.Pitiful. B.sad. C.Honest. D.Proud.
21—23.BAC 24-27CDCB 28—31DCAC 32--35CDCD