1、2020-2021学年江苏省常州市市统考高一下学期期中考试英语试卷第二部分 阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AStudents ClubsWhen you participate in co-curricular activities at Whitman College, you will discover new interests, meet new people and increase the educational experiences at the college. L
2、ook through the clubs on this page and find the club youre interested in by choosing a specific category.Blue Moon Club Blue Moon is Whitman Colleges annual art and literary magazine. It is entirely student-staffed and features outstanding art, poetry, and digital media from the Whitman community. T
3、he Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded Blue Moon vol. 25（2012）the Gold Medal and the College Magazine Silver Crown. We welcome students of all levels of experience to apply for staff positions, as well as to submit their works in the second semester.Contact People:Eli Cohen (coheneawhitman
4、.edu), and Jillian Briglia (briglijbwhitman.edu)Drama Club Drama Club helps with the production of the student theater, supports the season shows and plans a yearly Drama Rush, College Cabin, trip to Ashland and Drama Banquet.Contact People: Donovan Olsen (olsenmdawhitman.edu), Dani Schlenker（schlen
5、dmwhitman. edu), and Hailey Hunter (hunterhcwhitman.edu)Poker Club The Whitman College Poker Club is a new organization, established with the purpose of creating a fun and supportive environment in which all Whitman community members are able to play competitive, risk-free poker.Contact People: Nick
6、 Quazzo（quazzonwhitman. edu）Social Dance Club Social Dance Club gathers weekly to learn new skills, meet new people and have fun dancing East Coast Swing！We always hope to learn new styles, and occasionally try other styles, We also host campus-wide dances like Spring Swing, and tell students about
7、other local swing dance groups.Contact People: Sandy Hattan (hattanswhitman. edu), and Zaynab Brown (brownzwhitman. edu)1.What is the advantage of the Blue Moon Club？A. Its easy to join the club.B. It helps its members win awards. C. All of its members are experienced.D. Its magazine is an outstandi
8、ng one.2. Who should you contact if you are interested in the theater？A. Jillian briglia.B. Donovan Olsen.C. Nick Quazzo. D. Sandy Hattan.3. What can we learn about Social Dance Club？A. It is a new organization.B. It has activities every day.C. It mainly focuses on swing dance.D. It competes with ot
9、her dance groups.B“Oh boys, dont throw stones at the poor bird,” said an old grey-headed man.“Sir,” said a little fellow, “she makes such a loud noise that we cant suffer from her.” “Yes, but she uses the voice which nature gave her, and I am afraid the stone will rebound（弹回）, and hurt you as long a
10、s you live!” “Rebound! We dont understand you, sir!” “Well, come and I will tell you a story.”“Is it a true story?”“Yes, every word is true.”“Fifty years ago, I was a boy like you. I used to throw stones very accurately.”“One day I went to work for an old couple. They were very kind to everybody and
11、 everything. Few had so many birds making their nests under the roofs of their houses. The birds seemed to love the couple. For seven years a bird had come, after the long winter was over, and built her nest in the same place, and raised her young chicks there. She and her mate had just returned whe
12、n I went there to work, and the couple welcomed them heartily.”“During the day, I thought I would try my skill upon her. She sat on a pole and looked at me trustfully. I found a nice stone, and I threw it with my utmost skill. It struck the bird on the head and she dropped dead!”“I said nothing to t
13、he old couple about it. But one of their grandchildren told them what I had done. I could never look at them in the face afterwards. Oh, that I should have told them how sorry I was!”“They have been dead many years, and so has the poor bird; but dont you see how that stone rebounded, and hit me? How
14、 much the memory of it has hurt me! My dear boys, I would pay a great deal today if I could undo what I did!“For fifty years I have remembered it. I have never spoken of it before, but if what my words will prevent you from throwing a stone that may rebound, I will be happy.”The boys at once dropped
15、 the stones they had in their hands, and the bird had no more trouble from them.1.Why did the boy throw stones at the bird?A.Because she was too noisy to the boy.B. Because she had a voice nature gave her. C.Because the stone always rebounded to the boy.D. Because the boy wanted the old man to tell
16、him a story. 2.For many years after the old man killed the bird, he felt_.A.proud B.uneasyC.relaxedD.excited3.The old man told the boy his story in order to_.A.make fun of him B.educate him with a life lesson C.drive him away from birds D.remind him not to play with stones4.What is the best title of
17、 the passage？A. The stone that rebounds.B. The boy that throws stones. C. The birds that sing well. D. The old man that tells stories.CFor some people, theres no better companion than mans best friend a dog. This four-legged canine can bring comfort and joy and provide much-needed exercise for you w
18、hen it needs walkies! This probably explains why dog ownership increased last year because people spent more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.It was demand for puppies in particular that saw the biggest increase. Who couldnt resist their playful personalities, adorable eyes, and
19、 super-soft coats?However, as demand for a new pooch increased, so did the price tag. Popular breeds, such as Cockapoos and Cocker Spaniels, saw even sharper price increases, and puppies have been selling for 3,000 or more.Animal welfare charities fear that high prices could encourage puppy farming,
20、 smuggling(贩卖) or dog theft. And a BBC investigation found some breeders have been selling puppies(幼犬) and kittens on social media sites something charities have called “extremely irresponsible”.But despite some new owners purchasing a dog legally, maybe from a rescue centre or registered breeder, t
21、heyve proved to be ill-prepared for life with a new pet, and the pet itself has found it hard to come to terms with life in a new home. Animal behaviourists in the UK have reported a surge in requests to help dogs suffering from fear-aggression(害怕攻击) after their lives have been turned upside down.Lo
22、oking to the future, there are concerns about the welfare(幸福安康) of these much-loved pets. Ian Atkin, manager of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary in the UK, told the BBC: “At the moment, the dogs are having a great time, but separation anxiety could still surface when people go back to work.” And Cla
23、ire Calder from the UKs Dogs Trust rescue charity says “the economic situation also means that some people may find they cant afford to look after a dog.” The message is not to buy a puppy in haste and to pick one that fits into your lifestyle.1.Why did dog ownership increase during the coronavirus
24、pandemic？A.Because people were looking for companionship and exercise.B.Because dogs were also locked down together with people. C.Because dogs became more playful, lovely and likeable. D.Because the price of dogs increased at the same time.2.What does the underlined phrase “come to terms with” most
25、 probably mean？A. rescue B. regret C. access D. accept3.How might going back to work affect the life of a dog？A. Its price would be increased sharply B. It might be sold on social media C. It can be smuggled and stolen D. It could suffer from separation anxiety4.The author writes this article mainly
26、 to talk about_. A. some concerns about the welfare of pet dogs. B. some bad behaviors people do to pet dogs. C. why people should raise a pet dog at home. D. why dogs are becoming more and more expensiveDThis new Forever stamp from the U.S. Postal Service honors Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu(1912-1997), one
27、of the most influential nuclear physicists of the 20th century. The stamp art features a detailed portrait of Wu, wearing a black-and-white traditional Chinese dress known as qipao. The background was painted with an ancient, highly valued color historically used in artistic depictions of angels and
28、 nobleness. During a career of more than 40 years in a field dominated(主宰) by men, Wu proved herself as the expert on marking research to test fundamental(基础的) theories of physics. In 1944, Wu accepted a position under the Division of War Research at Columbia University working for the Manhattan pro
29、ject. Carrying out highly secret research for the production of the worlds first atomic bomb, Wu made invaluable contributions to the experimental process of using the uranium atom(铀原子). After the war ended, Wu stayed on at Columbia as a research professor, focusing her experimentation on beta decay
30、(衰变). With imagination and careful research, she created a more precise spectrometer(分光器) to finally explain the problem of beta decay, one that had troubled physicists in America and across Europe for many years. In 1956, theoretical physicists Tsung-Dao Lee and Chen-Ning Yang approached Wu for hel
31、p in developing a theory that challenged the foundational law of conservation of parity(宇称守恒定律). Wu created a thoughtful and difficult experiment to test the theory. She observed that, in weak interactions(弱相互作用), parity is not conserved-a finding that helped the two lead physicists earn the Nobel P
32、rize in Physics.Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp with original art by Kam Mak.The Chien-Shiung Wu stamp is being issued(发行) as a Forever stamp. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.1. What do we know about Chien-Shiung Wu from
33、this article？A. She liked wearing Chinese clothes. B. She worked for the first atomic bomb. C. She won the Nobel Prize in Physics. D. She was the best female scientist in physics.2. How can we describe Chien-Shiung Wus research? A. Focused B. Independent.C. Rough D. Part-time3. Why does the new stam
34、p honor Dr Chien-Shiung Wu？A. She was a Chinese American. B. She always helped other physicists. C. She was a female scientist in the man-dominated field. D. She contributed much to many theories of physics.4. What is the purpose of this article？A. To praise a scientist. B. To introduce a new stamp.
35、 C. To talk about a science research. D. To discuss the art of stamps.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Have you ever been on social media and seen your favourite superstars talking about a product? These endorsements(代言) might not be totally accidental, and are act
36、ually seen as a important part of the marketing process.(1)_. Human desire for making friends, combined with our need to belong to a group, make us easy to be socially influenced. (2)_. So, what do these endorsements actually do?Firstly, they can be used to build brand(品牌) awareness. A social media
37、influencer should have a strong understanding of the platform they operate on, and therefore can create engaging content that not only contributes to the brand image, but sparks their followers interests in a product they might never have seen before. Secondly, influencers can improve a company or p
38、roducts relationship with their customer base. According to InMoments 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty, 77% of buyers have been brand loyal for more than ten years.(3)_. A popular star can talk or blog about a product, which can create an instant and lasting bond with the consumer
39、.(4)_. We are more likely to respond to peer recommendation than traditional ads, meaning the fact we see an influencer as a friend can make us less likely to be sceptical about what we are seeing.So, the next time you see a celebrity talking about a product, you might want to consider it.(5)_. If y
40、ou find yourself perusing(细看) a product youve seen on social media, you may well have been influenced.A. Finally, its easier said than done.B. This is also true of 60% of millennials(千禧一代).C. The question is: where can we find the information of it?D. So how do social media influencers influence wha
41、t you buy?E. Lastly, influencers can improve customer buying habits with seemingly fair opinion.F. It could be a carefully crafted marketing strategy designed to target your core needs.G. Companies often use that desire to have a similar lifestyle to a celebrity we admire to hawk or launch a product
42、. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。This one Antarctic1 glacier(冰川) is the size of the UK and is already (1)_ for five percent of world sea level rise. And the rate the Thwaites Glacier is melting has (2)_ five times in the last 30 years.Last year, a
43、team of British and American scientists (3)_ camp on the glacier. It is one of the most (4)_ places on Earth. By measuring the gravitational(重力) pull of the seabed under the ice, they discovered a network of deep channels, a (5)_ step in understanding why the glacier is changing so rapidly. This is
44、what they (6)_ is happening. A series of huge channels - some almost a kilometre (7)_ the ice - allow the warmer, deep ocean water to flow up to the front of the glacier, (8)_ it increasingly rapidly. Another team of scientists worked from an icebreaker ship at the front of the glacier. Exceptional5
45、 sea ice break-up last year, meant they could (9)_ over 2,000 square kilometres of the sea floor in front of the Thwaites ice shelf. Its so important to understand whats going on in Antarctica today, (10)_ these big glaciers6 like Thwaites, because they are changing really quickly as the climate war
46、ms and as they melt, they are (11)_ more and more water to our global oceans, which is increasing the (12)_ of sea water. There is up to three and a half metres of sea level rise locked up in the ice here in West Antarctica. Thats enough to (13)_ the map of the Earth, (14)_ many of the worlds greate
47、st cities. Understanding why this remote area is changing and how quickly it will do so, is (15)_ if the world is to prepare for the rising waters to come.1.A. responsible B. ready C. famous D. suitable 2.A. developed B. stopped C. added D. risen3.A. set off B. set up C. set out D. set in 4.A. beaut
48、iful B. reasonable C. remote D. popular 5.A. plain B.key C. complex D. specific6. A. think B. hope C. forget D. prefer7.A. above B. upon C. beyond D. below8. A. melting B. freezing C. covering D. moving9.A. protect B. study C.shake D. design 10.A. finally B. surprisingly C. fortunately D. especially
49、 11.A. forbidding B. boiling C. feeding D. applying 12.A. width B. time C. temperature D. level13.A. reshape B. review C. recover D. repeat 14.A. cleaning B. flooding C. surrounding D. balancing 15.A. difficult B. common C. beneficial D. impossible 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1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
50、确形式The New York Times published an article recently that shows great regret for the death of conversation. It suggests that (1)_ technology such as cell phones, e-mails, and Internet posting makes us feel more (2)_ (connect) than ever, theyre also driving us away from people around us.Users get fina
51、l connectivity (3)_ price of face-to-face conversation. Lan Guo, 19, a freshman English major from Changsha University, said that she would like to hear peoples tone of voice and see their faces in a conversation. She mentions that (4)_(lose) ourselves in mobile technology reduces our chance of star
52、ting conversations with strangers and (5)_ (meet) peopleThe concept of “I share, therefore I am” among this generation. Young people are so busy creating or polishing their online persona (网络人格) that they forget (6)_ to live a real life. For example, they may care more about blogging about attending
53、 a party rather than enjoying being there.However, experts remind us that its (7)_(fair) to blame mobile technology. Chen Chen, a sociology expert at China Youth and Children Research Center, (8)_ (point) out that it is still owners of mobile technology that are avoiding personal contact. We take ad
54、vantage of these devices (9)_(hide) ourselves from others. Texting messages or calling may be an excuse to avoid contact with others, such as having eye contact. “When (10)_ (strengthen) conversation, we can understand each other. Simply throwing away the mobile phones is not a solution.”she said.第四
55、部分 翻译句子（满分20分）1.你的努力将给传统中国化注入新的生命力，相应地，你也会得到回报。Your effort will_ new_ into traditional Chinese culture and_ _, you will get rewarded.2.她立刻意识到，哪怕自己稍微的迟疑就会引起难以想象的损失。It immediately_ _her that her slightest hesitation would_ _ to unimaginable loss.3.黑暗中，如果妻子和丈夫走散，父母和孩子分开，再见面将是毫无希望。If, in the darkness, w
56、ife was separated from husband, _ _ from_, there was no hope of_ meeting again.4.四目交织着，他们沉浸于彼此的陪伴之中，任凭外面的世界纷乱嘈杂。With eyes_ to each others, they enjoyed_ _ _, leaving the rest of the world in absolute chaos.5.不要妄想你为大自然所做的一切都会有回报！大自然是慈爱的母亲，也是冷血的屠夫。Never take it_ _ that every effort you make for nature
57、 will always_ _! Nature is kind of a loving mother, but also a butcher in cold blood.第五部分 写作（满分20分）假如你是李华，你校上周行了主题是“在运用中学英语”的年度英语节活动，持续一周。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1.活动目的；2.具体内容；3.活动反响。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。English Festival goes off with a bang！By Li Hua21 April_【答案】阅读：A篇：DBCB篇：ABBAC篇：ADDAD篇：BADB七选五
58、：DGBEF 完形填空：ADBCB ADABD CDABC语法填空：1.while/though/although 2.connected 3.at 4.losing 5.meeting6.how 7.unfair 8.points 9.to hide 10.strengthening翻译句子：1.breathe, life, in, turn 2.occurred, to, give rise 3.or, parent, child, their4.glued, each, others, company 5.for, granted, pay, off作文English Festival
59、goes off with a bang！By Li Hua28 April Our annual school English Festival finished on Friday and once again it was amazingly instructive.To enable students to master English by using it, this years theme was “English for Use”. Every lass decorated their classroom with English. On Monday, we attended
60、 a lecture entitled “Authentic English”. In Thursdays English Evening, students acted out different short plays. Friday afternoons oral competition was themed on English in real life. The festival attracted and inspired us a lot. Many say they have finally understood the best way of English learning.
