1、顺德区2020学年第二学期高一教学质量检测英语本试卷共10页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、学校、考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔在答题卡上相应的位置涂黑。2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目的答题信息点涂黑；如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案写在试卷上、答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3.作答非选择题时，用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔，在答题卡上各题目的相应位置作答；如需要改动，先划掉原来的答案，再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答，答案无效。4.
2、考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节 听力理解（共6小题，每小题2分，满分12分）材料及问题播放两遍。每段后有两个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题的问题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听第一段材料，回答第1-2题。1.Question 1:（录音）A. Peter. B. An Australian businessman. C. The businessmans wife.2. Question 2:（录音）A. Apply for a part-t
3、ime job.B. Ask for more information about part-time jobs.C. Wait for the call from the Students Center.听第二段材料，回答第3-4题。3.Question 3:（录音）A. Her friends. B. Her parents. C.A tour group.4.Question 4:（录音）A. English. B. French. C. Tahitian.听第三段材料，回答第5-6题。5.Question 5:（录音）A. Messy. B. Large. C. Tidy6.Quest
4、ion 6:（录音）A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.第二节 回答问题（共4小题，每小题2分，满分8分）听下面一段材料，然后回答问题。材料和问题读两遍。7.Question 7:（录音）Answer: _8.Question 8:（录音）Answer: _9Question 9:（录音）Answer: _10.Question 10:（录音）Answer: _第二部分 阅读（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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题
5、卡上将该项涂黑。AMarie Tharp, who was born in Michigan in 1920, produced one of the worlds first maps of the ocean floor. As a female, Tharp never thought she could do soil surveying like her father. Women during her time were prevented from working in the scientific field. Jobs for young women were limited
6、 in options to: secretary, bookkeeper, nurse, school teacher or librarian.During World War II, since many of the men were off fighting, there was opportunity for women to fill certain job roles. She earned her Masters degree in Geology in 1944, and another Bachelors degree in mathematics in 1948. Af
7、ter receiving her degree, she worked as a research assistant (助理) at the Lamont Geological Laboratory in Columbia University. While there, she Bruce Heezen, who she would work together with for the next 30 years.Before the 1950s, little was known about the layout of the ocean floor. Tharp and Heezen
8、 became part of a research project to map it. However, women at that time were not allowed on boats. So Heezen went out and collected the initial data, which was sent to Tharp back at home. Working with only pens and rulers, she drew the details of the ocean floor using longitude (经度) by latitude de
9、gree (纬度). It was a technical process, but Tharp got the task done. The first published map of the North Atlantic ocean was in 1957. It revealed that the ocean floor was not flat, but covered with features like canyons, ridges, and mountains just like on land. In 1977, Tharp completed a full worlds
10、ocean map titled The World Ocean Floor.Marie Tharp is greatly recognized as a pioneer in a field dominated by men. Although more through maps of the ocean floor exist today, the impact of Tharp and her mapping of the ocean floor is still with us. Her work helped bring to life the unknown ocean world
11、, and helped prove important information about our earths development.1. What do we know about women at Tharps time?A. They were interested in maps.B. They couldnt work in science fieldC. They could do the same jobs as men.D. They had a wide range of job choices.2. What mainly made it possible for T
12、harp to work as a researcher?A. Mens going to war.B. Her meeting Heezen.C. Her fathers influence.D. Her work as a research assistant.3. What can be inferred about Tharps scientific research?A. It was finished with difficulty.B. It was done with advanced tools.C. It was completed by Tharp alone.D. It
13、 was based on former researches.4. Which of the following best describes Tharp?A. Responsible and caring.B. Adventurous and frank.C. Determined and friendlyD. Professional and devoted5. Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A novel.C. A biography.D. A news report.【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A 4. D
14、5. CBThe Sanjiangyuan National Park, Chinas first experimental national park, has been established to protect the local environment. The area is known as the countrys water tower because it houses the headwaters of the three great rivers of the country: the Yangtze, the Yellow and the Lancang rivers
15、.Covering a total area of 123,100 square kilometers, the national park emphasizes the protection of the entire ecosystem, including all of the local natural resources such as wild animals, water, grassland and forests.Since the national park started its trial operation in 2016, locals have been call
16、ed on to help protect and improve the environment. Their work includes patrolling (巡逻) the grassland as well as monitoring and rescuing the parks wildlife. To date, there are 17,211 rangers (护林人) operating in the national park.Kunsang, now 39 years old, is a Tibetan herdsman (牧人) turned park ranger
17、for the headwaters of the Yellow River in the national park. On November 16th, 2020, Kunsang put his life at risk while attempting to save a wolf trapped in a broken ice patch on a lake. Braving temperatures of minus 10 degrees Celsius, Kunsang rushed over to the wolf and pulled the wild animal out
18、from the icy opening on the frozen lake with the help of his colleague.The efforts of rangers including Kunsang are paying off, and the national park has seen its wild animal populations bounce back apparently in recent years. Hoh Xil (Kekexili) National Nature Reserve, one of the largest no mans la
19、nds in China and a part of the Sanjiangyuan National Park, is now home to more than 70,000 Tibetan antelopes, said Wang Xiangguo, deputy director of the park. The official explained that the population numbers for the rare species, which is under first-class state protection in the country, once dec
20、lined sharply to no fewer than 20,000 due to the impacts of illegal hunting.6. Why is Sanjiangyuan National Park called water tower?A. It protects the local environment.B. It is the largest national park in China.C. It is where the three great rivers head for.D. It is the source of the three great r
21、ivers of China.7. How can the locals help to protect the environment?A. By cleaning the water.B. By watering the grassland.C. By saving wild animals in danger.D. By doing researches on the species.8. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4?A. To praise Kunsang for his bravery.B. To call on
22、people to join the program.C. To give an example of rangers efforts.D. To stress the dangerous work situation.9. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Hunting should be banned completely.B. The number of wild animals has increased.C. Tibetan antelopes only live in no mans lands.D. Rare spe
23、cies are no longer endangered in the park.10. What does the author think of the efforts of the rangers?A. Fruitful.B. Unsuccessful.C. Special.D. Unsatisfactory.【答案】6. D 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. ACProfessional writing isnt easy. As a blogger, journalist or reporter, you have to meet several challenges. You
24、 have to keep up with the latest developments and at the same time write timely, interesting and unique content. The same goes for scientists, researchers and analysts and other professionals. With floods of information being published on the web every day, things arent getting easier.Fortunately, A
25、rtificial Intelligence has a few ways to help with professional writing, among which is smart proofreading.Software sellers have always tried to help writers by adding proofreading features to their tools. But those efforts can slightly anger someone with more-than-average writing skills. However, t
26、hat is changing as AI is getting better at understanding the context and purpose of written text. One example is Microsoft Words new Editor feature, a tool that uses AI to provide more than simple proofreading, Editor can understand slight differences in your article much better than other tools do.
27、 It flags not only grammatical errors and style mistakes, but also the use of unnecessarily complex words and overused terms. For instance, it knows when youre using the word really to emphasize a point or to raise a question.It also gives reasons for its decisions and provides smart suggestions whe
28、n it considers something as incorrect. For example, if it marks a sentence as passive, it will provide a reworded version in active voice.Editor has been well received by professional writers, though its still far from perfect. However, AI-powered writing assistance is fast becoming a competitive ma
29、rket. Grammarly, a grammar checker, uses AI to help with all writing tasks on the web. Atomic Reach is another player, which uses machine learning to provide feedback on the readability of written content.11. Why is smart proofreading developed?A. To help find target information.B. To help improve u
30、sers writingC. To inform writers of the latest news.D. To overcome the challenges AI meets.12. What does the underlined word that in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Writers effort.B. Effect of proofreading.C. Ones writing level.D. Readers aim.13. What is the characteristic of Microsoft Words new Editor feat
31、ure?A. It is a perfect proofreading tool.B. It removes unnecessary expressions.C. It offers information and asks questions.D. It marks mistakes and gives suggestions.14. How does the writer develop the last paragraph?A. By doing researches.B. By making comparison.C. By listing examples.D. By explain
32、ing cause and effect.15. What is the best title for the text?A. How to Perfect ProofreadingB. How to Improve Writing SkillsC. How AI Overcomes ChallengesD. How AI Impacts Professional Writing【答案】11. B 12. B 13. D 14. C 15. D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。Would you like
33、 to get funding for a project of your own-maybe a film or help for a friend in need? Plan your pitch. _16_ Here are some steps you can take to make your pitch sand out in a crowd._17_Nothing is more important than to be involved in a community of people with the same interest-whether its through art
34、icles, videos, or social media. To increase traffic for your site, try posting interviews with experts who do projects like yours. Or join in online discussions connected with your project. When youve built a community and kept it up, its time to make your pitch.Get emotional. Funders like ides that
35、 make them laugh or think. A lot of campaigns out there are competing for attention._18_And then try it out on family and friends. Not only can they give you advice, but they may also be your first funders.Make a plan. You need to plan how the money will be spent, a timeline and the right crowdfundi
36、ng platform to make your pitch. Consider how much each site charges._19_Keep your funders involved. Dont just say thank you-offer rewards. _20_ Make sure that your rewards are things you can actually achieve. Funders care about your project-keep them updated, ask their advice, and suggest they tell
37、their friends about your project.A. Ask experts for advice.B. Build your online community.C. They can be as simple as a T-shirt.D. By doing so, you can get others to support your project.E. Work on a pitch that touches peoples hearts and minds in seconds.F. We all want someone to accept our ideas an
38、d give us the go ahead.G. You should also consider whether your projects are successful on the sites.【答案】16. D 17. B 18. E 19. G 20. C第三部分 语言知识及运用（共2节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每题1分，满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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When Whitney Morks father passed away, she had to leave univer
39、sity. She started to work at a local _21_ and wished that she could return to school and finish her last three semesters eventually.Thats when Whitneys _22_ took an almost unbelievable turn.One night I was waiting on a familys table and they asked about my situation, said Whitney. In the end, they h
40、anded me a _23_ check. It was enough money to help me graduate. Instead of paying it back, they asked that I pay it _24_.Whitney took that _25_ expression of charity to her. Now a State Farm agent, she honors that gift with thankfulness and _26_ and tries hard to live every day paying it forward.Whe
41、n the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she decided to _27_ a 100 Days of Kindness campaign. She and her agency team provided meals and necessities for those _28_, went grocery shopping for customer, and helped clean up the downtown area.In all of this uncertainty, I want to be the _29_ I want to see in the wo
42、rld and bring a little bit of hope to people, Whitney said. _30_ is a chain reaction and it leads to others paying it forward.News of her story has spread and people are _31_.Numerous State Farm agents across the country have called me, _32_ to start their own 100 Days of Kindness campaigns, remarke
43、d Whitney. My advice to them is that something as _33_ as buying someone a cup of coffee can make a difference.Theres no _34_,Whitney plans to start her next 100 days campaign in the spring, _35_is foundational to my life, and its the foundation of my agency. added Whitney.21. A. schoolB. agencyC. h
44、ospitalD. restaurant22. A. jobB. studyC. storyD. family23. A. largeB. blankC. payD. welfare24. A. offB. inC. outD. forward25. A. creativeB. formalC. generousD. effective26. A. honestyB. pleasureC. amazementD. responsibility27. A. joinB. beginC. supportD. popularize28. A. in needB. in chargeC. in hor
45、rorD. in danger29. A. luckB. newsC. changeD. success30. A. JoyB. TrustC. CourageD. Kindness31. A. shockedB. inspiredC. concernedD. curious32. A. waitingB. wantingC. hesitatingD. begging33. A. helpfulB. necessaryC. simpleD. normal34. A. kiddingB. stoppingC. honorD. regret35. A. GivingB. FightingC. Be
46、lievingD. Developing【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. A第二节 （共10小题；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。With the help of a virtual reality headset and a tree-minute vide people can step into the world of 76-year-old Harry, _36_ li
47、ves with Midstate Alzheimers disease(阿尔茨海默病).They can see how difficult everyday life can be-even doing something as simple _37_brushing the teeth. Harry mistakes toothpaste for a medicine, forgets to lock the door and is continually confused about what time it is.The headset will allow users _38_ (
48、experience) the special disconnect and sensory impairments(感觉障碍)that a person, _39_ (live) with Alzheimers disease experiences, said Christy Littlefield, _40_ education program specialist and social worker.Littlefield hopes the virtual reality experience will help caregivers, family and _41_ (friend
49、) better understand what Alzheimers patients go through.When we launched it, we received _42_ (difference) reactions, Littefield said. Some people _43_ (be) sad because it let them remember loved ones, but it gave them a good understanding _44_ what its like to live with this disease.We hope people
50、will think of _45_ (they) own experience and be more patient when they deal with Alzheimers patients, she added.【答案】36. who 37. as 38. to experience 39. living 40. an 41. friends 42. different 43. were 44. of 45. their第四部分：词汇、句型与写作（共60分）第一节 词汇基础（共10小题，每空2分，满分20分）用所给单词（词块）的正确形式完成短文，并把答案填写在答题卷相应的位置上。t
51、errible argue explain decline live on fail cut off talent encourage popularVincent Van Gogh was born on March 30,1853, in Zundert, a small village in southern Holland. He loved to draw, and his works showed his _46_, but no one _47_ him to become an artist.As a young adult, he wandered from job to j
52、ob with little success and money, becoming more and more hopeless with each_48_. However, before his 27th birthday, he realized that he was meant to be a painter, and he began to study art. Few who lived in Van Goghs time liked his work, however. Many laughed when they saw his paintings, which hurt
53、the sensitive artist _49_.One day, after having a/an_50_with a fellow artist, Van Gogh took a razor（刮胡刀）and _51_ his own earlobe. He never _52_ why he injured himself. His mental（精神上的）health started to _53_ On the afternoon of July 27, 1890, he shot himself and died at the age of 37.Over a century a
54、fter his death, Van Gogh remains extremely _54_. We find pieces of ourselves in him. This may also explain the high price paid for Van Goghs works. Of course, people are buying great art, but they are also buying a piece of his story, which _55_ forever, just like his works.【答案】46. talent 47. encour
55、aged 48. failure 49. terribly 50. argument 51. cut off 52. explained 53. decline 54. popular 55. will live on第二节 句型结构（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）根据中文（及括号内提示词）完成句子翻译，并把答案填写在答题卷相应的位置上。56. 面对压力，我们应该学会放松自己。（汉译英）【答案】Faced with pressure, we should learn to relax ourselves.57. 突然，他的车在回家的路上抛锚了。（汉译英）【答案】All of a sudde
56、n, his car broke down on his way home.58. 正是这个勇敢的男孩救了村民们。at is/wasthat/who（汉译英）【答案】It was the brave boy who saved villagers.59. 她从不犹豫去帮助那些遇到麻烦的人，这使她深受欢迎。（hesitate）（汉译英）【答案】She never hesitates to help those in trouble, which makes her popular.60. 在你方便时候，你能帮我改正作文里的错误吗？（convenient）（汉译英）【答案】When it is c
57、onvenient for you, could you help me correct the mistakes in the composition?第三节 书面表达（共1题，满分25分）61. 假设你是李华，你校正举办年度“最受欢迎的老师”的评选活动，你的英国朋友Mike对此很感兴趣。请你写信向他介绍一位你们学校最受欢迎的老师并说明理由。注意：1.词数120左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。【答案】Dear Mike,Our school is holding an annual “Most Popular Teacher” selection activity. I heard
58、 that you are very interested in this. I am writing to introduce one of our most popular teachers to you in our school.He is my math teacher. He has become one of the most popular teachers in our school for the following three reasons. First of all, he is a middle-aged man who always wears the warme
59、st smile on his face, which melts all the hearts in our class. Secondly, as our math teacher, he does good job in his classes because we students can easily understand everything he tells us and we would like to finish each task he gives us after class. Lastly, we like to share everything about our pleasure or problems in study. Some even ask him to help with their family problems!Now you will clearly understand why our math teacher is so popular. Whenever we think of him, a strong feeling of joy can always fill our hearts!
