1、2019-2020学年下学期期末考试高一英语试题 满分：120分 时间：100分钟第一部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项 AHere are the most popular events in Los Angeles this year.Earth Day L. A.Phone number: (213) 972-8080Earth Day L.A. offers Downtown L.A.s citizens, workers and visitors ideas, a
2、 place to drop e-waste and solutions on how to do little harm to our planet in daily life. The annual event features performances, composting (制肥堆), and plant giveaways as well as electric vehicle exhibits, which are all free to the public (and to a select number of school groups).Jackalope Pasadena
3、 Spring 2020 FairPhone number: (323) 989-2278Where Local Culture Meets Craft (手工艺)！Come and shop - over 200 handmade makers from fashion, home design, art and more all in one place at Jackalope Pasadena coming up April 25th & 26th. Enjoy a bite to eat from a local food truck or take part in a free y
4、oga class offered throughout the weekend.Explore CaltechPhone number: (626) 395- 4652Youre invited to Explore Caltech as the Institute brings science and engineering out the lab and into the community, sharing the excitement of discovery through family-friendly open-air laboratories, a series of 10-
5、 minute talks by Caltech researchers, and a keynote discussion.YallwestPhone number: (310) 395-3204There are over 100 authors and presenters including New York Times Best Sellers along with local and widely- acknowledged young adult and middle grade writers, plus famous TV, film, video game, and com
6、ic creators. A day of book signings, food trucks and rock n roll.1. What do we know about the event Earth Day L.A.?A. It charges less than the other events.B. It offers people the performing techniques.C. It contributes to participants going green.D. It leads participants to prefer an electric vehic
7、le.2. Where can people buy handmade products?A. Yallwest. B. Earth Day L. A.C. Explore Caltech.D. Jackalope Pasadena Spring 2020 Fair.3. What will visitors call if theyre interested in science?A. (213) 972-8080B. (323) 989-2278C. (626) 395- 4652D. (310) 395-3204BIn Canada you can find dogs， cats， ho
8、rses， etc in almost every familyThese are their petsPeople love these pets and have them as their good friendsBefore they keep them in their houses，they take them to animal hospitals to give them injections（注射） so that they wont carry disease They have special animal food stores，though they can get
9、animal food in almost every kind of storeSome people spend around two hundred Canadian dollars a month on animal foodWhen you visit peoples houses，they would be very glad to show you their pets and they are very proud of themYou will also find that almost every family has a bird feeder in their gard
10、enAll kinds of birds are welcomed to come and have a good mealThey are free to come and go and nobody is allowed to kill any animal in CanadaThey have a law against killing wild animalsIf you killed an animal，you would be punishedIf an animal happened to get run over by a car,People would be very sa
11、d. People in Canada have many reasons to like animalsOne of them might be：Their family ties are not as close as oursWhen children grow up， they leave their parents and start their own lifeThen the old will feel lonelyBut pets can solve this problemThey can be good friends and never leave them alone
12、4 The passage mainly talks about Ahow to keep disease from pets Bpets in Canada Chow to take good care of pets Dlife of the old in Canada5They give their pets injections before keeping them at their houses because Athe pets are sick Bthe pets are wild Cthey want to stop them from carrying disease Dt
13、hey want them to sleep on the way home6 This passage shows that Canadians Ahate animals Boften kill animals Clove animals Ddont keep pets inside houses7 In Canada， children leave their parents when they grow up because Athey dont love their parents any more Bthey can only find jobs far from their pa
14、rents Ctheir parents houses are too smallDthey wouldnt depend on their parents any more C Recently, a scientist did some experiments. He left a group of 4-year-olds in a room with a bell and a candy. If they rang the bell, he would come back and they could eat the candy. If, however, they didnt ring
15、 the bell and waited for him to come back on his own, they could then have two candies.In the videos of the experiments, he can see the children hiding their eyes, trying to exercise self-control so they can wait and get two candies. The results are different. Some broke down and rang the bell withi
16、n a minute. Others lasted 15 minutes.The children who waited longer went on to get higher academic scores. They got into better colleges and had better adult success. The children who rang the bell quickest were more likely to have received worse teacher and parental evaluations (评价) 10 years later
17、and were more likely to have drug problems at age 32.The experiments are worth noting because people spend a lot of time thinking about how to improve education, and how to become rich. But when the result is not good, they will come back to ask “How do we get people to get the sort of self-control
18、that leads to success?” This is to enter the world of human nature.So these experiments, along with everyday experience, tell us that self-control is most important. Young people who can sit through sometimes boring classes to get a degree can work hard in order to learn a language well. They can av
19、oid drugs and alcohol. For people without self-control skills, however, school is a series of failed and painful experience. No wonder they drop out and their later life is a group of foolish ideas, such as drug use, stealing and so on.8The scientist did some experiments to _.Afind good ways of trai
20、ning children to learnBshow that childrens education is importantCtest childrens self-control and later successDtest childrens intelligence of ringing the bell9What do the underlined words “broke down” probably mean?Afailed to wait.Bkept waiting.Chid the candy.Date the candy.10How long did the scien
21、tists experiments last according to the text?AJust 15 minutes.BWithin 10 years.CLess than 14 years.DAbout 28 years.11What will the children without self-control do at school according to the text?AThey will improve their education.BThey will suffer a lot from boring lessons.CThey will become very ri
22、ch and successful.DThey will work hard to catch up with others.DWith schools close in the UK during the COVID-19 outbreak, most children must now be homeschooled. Parents have found themselves not only having to balance work and having the children at home but also having to try and teach them. How
23、can you keep your children focused while learning?Nicola Anderson-Head of Customer Support at the UKs leading online tutoring service MyTutor, provides new, up-to-date tips to hearten parents at this difficult time and advises how they can structure their childrens days.One is to keep to a regular t
24、imetable so it still feels like your child is taking part in the school day. Ms Anderson said: “Children of all ages do well on routine and boundaries; schools provide this in abundance and most children will feel secure and happy if they can follow a similar timetable for their homeschooling.”Anoth
25、er tip is to create an environment which is favorable to learning. She said:” The environment should be free from distractions and ideally near to an open window, to provide them with appropriate levels of fresh air and natural light. Some children find it comfortable and helpful to have quiet, inst
26、rumental music playing in the background to help them to focus, but this isnt for everyone.”Using technology to help with your childs learning is also advised. Many schools are offering online classes and resources to help and companies are reducing or even not charging their fees during this time.I
27、t is also important to keep physical exercise as a part of your routine. Joe Wicks, otherwise known as The Body Coach, has been keeping kids healthy with daily 10 minute workouts for children on his Youtube channel. Ms Anderson said:” It can be anything from running around the garden, walking the do
28、g, a game of football or dancing around your living room!”12Who is the text intended for?AStudent.BTeachers. CCoaches. DParents.13What does the underlined word“this in paragraph 3 refer to?AHomeschooling.BTutoring service. CA regular timetable.DDifficult time:14What may Nicola Anderson agree?ATo off
29、er children peaceful study environment.BTo allow children to adjust schedule freely.CTo recommend high-tech to online schools.DTo combine routine with kids mental heath.15What is the text mainly about?AHow to improve homeschooling efficiency.BHow to obtain online learning resources.CHow to study att
30、entively at home.DHow to design a proper schedule.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。How to Do Well in ExamsDo not underestimate the power of revision in the days and hours before an examination. The closer you are to the exam, the more chance you have of storing and r
31、etaining crucial information. But do not overdo it. _16_An effective daily routine can help you through an exam period, so in the days leading up to your first exam, get into the habit of being up and ready to work by game. It can be a shock to the system after months of working to your own timetabl
32、e to be mentally alert at that time if you have not prepared for it. On the day of the exam, have a good breakfast, pack two of everything you need (pens, pencils, erasers, etc.), then make your way to the examination hall in good time. _17_Once in your seat, simply pause for a few seconds and colle
33、ct your thoughts. Close your eyes and take in a few slow, deep breathes to help you relax. When you turn over the test paper, spend a short period reading through all the instructions and questions, paying particular attention to key verbs such as “discuss”， “compare” and “evaluate”. _18_It is wise
34、always to allow for 10 minutes at the end of the exam to give yourself time to go back over your answers. Once you have selected the questions you wish to tackle, begin by attempting the one you think is your strongest. It will give you more confidence when you see a wellanswered question down on pa
35、per. Also remember to write clearly, and do not be afraid to express the unexpected: after all, examiners can get very bored marking stereotypical answers._19_If you do need something else to focus on to help collect your thoughts, choose a fixture in the room, such as the ceiling or anything else t
36、hat will not allow you to be distracted.Finally, once you have finished, never hang around outside afterwards to attend the discussion by other students._20_ADo not arrive too early, though, as other peoples anxiety can be infectious，and you may suffer from unnecessary panic.BTry not to be tempted t
37、o look at those around you, or at the clock.CWhen you get home, read the examination paper through and look up all the words you didnt understand. DSleep, exercise and relaxation are all just as important.EMap out a quick plan of points you wish to make and how much time you should spend on each que
38、stion.FGo and have a wellearned rest, then prepare for your next examGUnderestimate the test in your mind.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 Last Friday, after doing all the family shopping in the town. I wanted to have a rest befo
39、re catching the rain. I _21_ a newspaper and some chocolate and _22_ into the station coffee shop. It was a cheap self-service place with long tables to _23_ at. I put my heavy bag down on the floor, _24_ the newspaper and the chocolate on the table and then went to get a cup of coffee.When I came b
40、ack with the coffee, There was someone _25_ in the next seat. _26_ was a boy, with dark glasses and old clothes, and _27_ bright red at the front. He had started to eat my chocolate!Naturally, I was rather uneasy about him, but I didnt want to have any _28_. I just read the newspaper, tasted my coff
41、ee and took a bit of chocolate. The boy looked at me in _29_.Then he took a _30_ piece of my chocolate. I could hardly believe it. Still I didnt say anything to him. When he took a third piece, I felt more angry than uneasy. I thought, “Well, I shall have the last piece.” And I got it.The boy gave m
42、e a strange look, then _31_ up. As he left, he shouted out, “Theres something _32_ with that woman!” Everyone looked at me, _33_ I didnt want to quarrel with the boy, so I kept quiet. I did not realize that I had _34_ a mistake until I finished my coffee and was ready to _35_. My face turned red whe
43、n I saw my unopened chocolate under the newspaper. The chocolate that I had been eating was the boys!21. A. stoleB. boughtC. soldD. wrote 22. A. went B. sat C. seated D. looked23. A. sit B. seat C. lie D. laugh24. A. pushed B. took C. put D. pulled25. A. jumpingB. playing C. sittingD. sleeping 26. A
44、. He B. It C. Who D. What27. A. cut B. washed C. covered D. colored28. A. coffee B. trouble C. chocolateD. matter29. A. carelessness B. anger C. surpriseD. happiness30. A. first B. second C. very D. last31. A. stood B. took C. cried D. looked32. A. strange B. wrong C. OK D. funny33. A. and B. but C.
45、 so D. while34. A. spelt B. corrected C. made D. found35. A. finish B. leave C. jump D.shop 第二节 （共10个小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 或括号内单词的正确形式。Carpooling（共乘制） is when a driver offers to take passengers in exchange for some money for petrol. As _36_ result，carpooling can be _37_ (cheap) than pu
46、blic transport because everyone in the car shares the cost of petrol. I _38_ (recent) did carpooling for the first time and it was very easy to find a driver. I used a website _39_ lists drivers profiles (简介) and found someone who was going to the same place as me. A lot of information can _40_ (see
47、) in the profiles such as their first name，age and gender (性别) as well as reviews from other passengers. I decided _41_ (travel) with a lady who had very good reviews.I found carpooling to be a(n) _42_ (impress) experience. Not only was the trip very cheap，but the driver and the other passengers wer
48、e really friendly. They were all French so I had the chance to practise _43_ (speak) some French. When I waved goodbye to them，a thought suddenly occurred to me _44_ carpooling could be the future of travel. Both drivers and passengers can benefit _45_ this form of travel. It saves money，and perhaps
49、 more importantly，carpooling provides a fantastic opportunity to meet interesting people on your travels.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tony打算假期期间再次来你市参加中文培训班。他想提前了解近年来你市的变化。请你给他写封回信，包括下列内容： 1环境更优美了； 2出行更方便了； 3传统文化更受重视了。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。Dear Tony， Yours，Li Hua第二节：读后续写（满
50、分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写两段，使之构成一个完整的故事。Once, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for thecircus(马戏团). Finally, there was only one family between us and the ticket counter.Thisfamilymade a big impression on me. There were eight children, all probably under the age
51、 of twelve. You could tell they didnt have a lot ofmoney.Their clothes were not expensive, but they were clean. The children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents, holding hands. They were excitedly talking about the clowns, elephants, and other acts they w
52、ould see that night with their brothers or sisters in a low voice.One could sense they had never been to the circus before. It promised to be highlight of their young lives. The father and mother were at the head of the pack, standing proud as could be. The mother was holding her husbands hand, look
53、ing up at him as if to say, “You are my knight in shining armor.”He was smiling and responding in pride, looking back at her as if to say, “You got that right.” The ticket lady asked thefatherhow many tickets he wanted. He proudly responded, “Please let me buy eight childrens tickets and two adult t
54、ickets so I can take my family to the circus.”The ticket lady gave the price. The mans wife let go of his hand, her head dropped, and his lips began toshake. The father leaned a little closer and asked, “How much did you say?”The ticket lady again gave the price. The man didnt have enough money.How
55、was he supposed to turn and tell his eight children that he didnt have enough money to take them to the circus?Actually we were not wealthy in any sense. So I understand how the kids would feel. I felt sorry for them.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；Paragraph 1Seeing what was going on, my
56、 dad put his hand in his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill and dropped it on the ground. _Paragraph 2That day my father and I went back to our car and drove home without any tickets. _英语答案阅读理解：1-3 CDC 4-7 BCCD 8-11 CADB 12-15 DCBA 16-20 DAEBF完形填空：21-25 BAACC 26-30 ADBCB 31-35 ABBCB语法填空：36.a 37. cheaper
57、38. recently 39. which/that 40.be seen 41. to travel 42. impressive 43.speaking 44. that 45.from/by应用文写作： Dear Tony,Im glad to know that you will come to our city again and learn Chinese during the coming vocation. China has witnessed great changes in the environment, transportation and education si
58、nce you left. Our city also takes on a new look: the sky is a lot clearer and the sun is much brighter. Not only can we take a long journey by high-speed train at a speed of over 300 kilometers per hour, but also shared bikes provide us with a more convenient way of traveling. As for our school life
59、 we are taught more about our traditional culture which we are proud of. I believe youll have a good time in China.Looking forward to your visit. Yours, Li Hua读后续写：Paragraph 1Seeing what was going on, my dad put his hand in his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill and dropped it on the ground. Then he pick
60、ed it up and tapped the man on the shoulder and said, “Excuse me,sir. This fell out of your pocket.” The man turned around and saw the money. He knew what was going on. He looked straight into my dads eyes, took my dads hand in both of his, squeezed tightly onto the $20 bill, and with his lips shaki
61、ng and a tear running down his cheek, he replied, “ Thank you, thank you, sir. This really means a lot to me and my family.”Paragraph 2That day my father and I went back to our car and drove home without any tickets. We didnt go to the circus that night. When I asked Dad why he did so, Dad said, “My
62、 child, it was a desperate, heartbreaking and embarrassing situation for a father. Surely he wasnt begging for a handout, but he reminded me of my father, when I was young.” He paused for a while, as if wandering in his memory. “We should appreciate what we have obtained from life and seize every opportunity to help others. We didnt go to the circus tonight, but we didnt go without.”
