1、江苏省2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期末考试模拟试卷（一）（无答案）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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AUrban Transportation in CanadaPublic transportation &Transit passesAll cities and most major towns in Canada have a public transportation system with one or more modes of transportation
2、 (bus, subway, train, etc.). The bus is the most common form of urban transportation in Canada. To use public transportation, you must buy a ticket or a transit pass. Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period (one month or more). They are usually cheaper t
3、han buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often.Transportation for people with disabilitiesPublic transportation often has features to assist people with disabilities. In many cities and towns, there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limit
4、ed mobility, such as specially equipped buses. You can find out about these services in the same way you would learn more about other public transportation options.Manners on public transportationWhen taking public transportation such as a bus or train, it is important to understand the unspoken rul
5、es of conduct in the shared space. Here are a few things to note: Be polite and respectful to others around you. For example, maintain an appropriate noise level when talking or making a phone call.If you are carrying a backpack or a large shoulder bag in a crowded public transit vehicle, keep it cl
6、ose to you, preferably at your feet to avoid hitting people with it as you walk by.Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself. Sometimes public transit can become very crowded, but it is important to keep calm and give others appropriate personal space.Have your proof o
7、f payment accessible in case you are asked to show it.1What is the advantage of using transit passes over buying tickets?ASafer trips.BLower costs.CMore use of transport.DLonger service hours.2Which of the following statements is true about the transportation system for the disabled in Canada?ASome
8、cities limit their mobility on city buses.BIt provides free rides for them in towns and cities.CAll cities dont run special transport services for them.DFor safety, it offers fewer transportation options for them.3Which is considered proper while you are on public transportation?AIf possible, keep a
9、 certain distance from others.BIf possible, place your backpacks on a vacant seat.CIf necessary, raise your voice to make yourself heard.DIf necessary, you can pull others to make room for yourself.B London-based artist Sarah Ezekiel has won international recognition for her vivid inspiring pictures
10、. But her work is all the more remarkable for the fact that she has a medical condition that has left her unable to move her arms.Ezekiels pictures are painstakingly produced, using the movement of her eyes and specialized technology that relays those movements to a computer.The eye-tracking technol
11、ogy gives Ezekiel a platform for artistic expression. Otherwise, she would be stopped by a rare diseaseamyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Ezekiel showed no signs of the condition until 2000 when she noticed some weakness in her left arm. Within months, she was diagnosed (诊断) with ALS. She describes
12、 her first five years living with ALS as a “dark wilderness” and “very lonely”. Today, she can neither speak nor move but says “technology has made my life worth living”.Ezekiel uses a system made by Tobii Dynavox, a company specializing in: “Eye Gaze” devices to help people with medical conditions
13、communicate. Its technology uses projectors, cameras and algorithms (算法) to track the tiny movements of the users eyes and control a cursor (光标) on a screen.Ezekiel, who studied art when she was young, began painting using the Eye Gaze device in 2012. Although her work has been exhibited across the
14、UK, Ezekiel says shes still learning and that there are always new techniques to explore. Computer-based art has a history dating back to the 1950s. Over time, algorithm-based shapes made way for software that allowed greater skills, and the computer screen became a digital cloth for painting.“The s
15、trange thing is that my style hasnt changed,” Ezekiel says of her work. “My Eye Gaze work is similar to the work I did with my hands before.”“Being an artist by means of technology has totally improved my outlook on life and opened up many other possibilities for me,” says Ezekiel. “I couldnt create
16、 for years and its fantastic that technology has made it possible again.”4How did Ezekiel feel in the first five years living with ALS?AFirm. BDisappointed. CHopeless. DPositive.5What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?AHow the Eye Gaze device works.BWhat Tobii Dynavox specializes in.CWhat technique
17、s are needed to paint.DWhen Ezekiel was diagnosed with ALS.6What does Ezekiel think of her works made by using technology?AThey are pushed forward.BThey lack imagination and creativity.CTechnology limits her imagination and creativity.DThe style of the works remains basically unchanged.7Which of the
18、 following can best describe Ezekiel?ABrave and kind.BDetermined and talented.CGenerous and strong.DLonely and stubborn.C A competition making up Versailles literature was launched on Sina Weibo recently. So what is Versailles literature?Actually, the term has nothing to do with the French palace no
19、r with literature. It came from The Rose of Versailles, a Japanese manga series about aristocratic (贵族化的) life at the palace of Versailles in France in the late 18th century, and was coined by a Chinese influencer earlier this year. Known as humblebragging, it is a boast (吹牛) disguised as a complain
20、t. “I have too many houses. How can I decide which one to decorate?” and “I thought I lost weight this morning. So disappointed when I realized it was because I took off the huge diamond ring my boyfriend gave me last night” are some examples of Versailles literature. The intention is to show off -
21、usually things of materialistic values, yet one ought to pretend thats not the point.As the 19th century English author Jane Austen famously wrote, “Nothing is more deceitful (欺诈的) than the appearance of humility(谦逊).” The psychology behind humblebragging is to be recognized for ones successes and b
22、e liked by others at the same time, according to scholars. In her article titled Why do people hate humblebragging? published in Psychology Today, psychologist Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne at the University of Massachusetts Amherst noted that humblebragging is a “strategy in pursuit of respect” becau
23、se it draws attention to ones accomplishments in a circuitous way.However, studies on social media users show that humblebragging as a self-promotion strategy does not work. In the essay Humblebragging: A distinct and ineffective self-presentation strategy, the University of North Carolina researche
24、r Ovul Sezer and Harvard University scholars Francesca Gino and Michael Norton concluded from their research that humblebraggers are perceived more negatively than straight braggers due to the formers insincerity. “The critical factor differentiating the two groups of people is sincerity. People don
25、t like braggers, but they at least see them as more sincere than humblebraggers,” said Francesca Gino.So, how can we annoy humblebraggers back? “Just pretend you dont get whatever it is they try to show off,” a netizen advised. “And respond with genuine sympathy for their complaints.”8Which of the f
26、ollowing statements is typical of “Versailles literature”?AYou know who my father is? My father is Li Gang.BGot five offers to date. Im at a loss which to choose.CIts a headache how to make my son tidy up his room regularly.DIm fed up with living in the countryside with no shopping malls around.9Wha
27、t is the psychology behind humblebragging?ATo win others sympathy.BTo earn others admiration.CTo show his/her sincerity.DTo mask his/her complaint.10What does the underlined world “circuitous” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?AIndirectBComic.CObvious.DSharp.11What cant be inferred from the passage?ABrag
28、gers are relatively more sincere than humblebraggers.BHumblebragging is an artificial appearance of being humble.CTo respond with real sympathy will discourage humblebraggers.DIf you want to be perceived positively, try using Versailles literature.D The future of space exploration may depend on an a
29、rt form from the past: origami (折纸艺术), the ancient art of paper folding.Researchers from Washington State University (WSU), US, have used origami to possibly solve the problem of storing and moving fuel to rocket engines, a key challenge in space travel, according to Newswise. Theyve developed a fol
30、dable plastic fuel “bladder (囊状物)” resistant to super cold temperatures, which could be used to store and pump fuel in spacecrafts of the future. Their findings have recently been published in the journal Cryogenics.“Folks have been trying to make bags for rocket fuel for a long time,” said Jake Lea
31、chman, one of the lead researchers. “We currently dont do large, long-duration trips because we cant store fuel long enough in space.”Meanwhile, NASA is also looking to paper folding to help observe distant planets. The agency is currently developing Starshade, a foldable, sunflower-shaped piece of
32、hardware that would help block starlight and enable telescopes to view distant objects more clearly in space.“A huge part of my job is looking at something on paper and asking, Can we fly this?” Manan Arya, a technologist in California, said. “Once I realized this is how you fold spacecraft structur
33、es, I became interested in origami. I realized I was good at it and enjoyed it. Now, I fold constantly. ”Using origami for space purposes isnt new, however. Solar arrays (太阳能阵列), experimental wings for space shuttle programs and an inflatable (可充气的) satellite were also inspired by origami in both pa
34、st and present space projects.“With most origami, the magic comes from the folding,” Robert Salazar, who helped design the Starshade and now works on the Transformers project, said in a statement. “There are so many patterns to still be explored.”12How could the “bladder” help in future missions?ATo
35、 protect spacecrafts from extreme weather.BTo be used to store and supply fuel in spacecrafts.CTo help rocket engines cut energy consumption.DTo be used to improve energy efficiency.13What can we know about NASAs Starshade?AIt can be used to get telescopes closer to stars.BIt can enlarge the view of
36、 telescopes in space.CIt can absorb a stars light before it enters telescopes.DIt can help telescopes get clearer pictures of objects in space.14What is this text?AA travel journal. BA digest. CA science report. DAn advertisement.15Which can be the suitable title for the text?AFolding into space.BTh
37、e art of paper folding.CSpace exploration.DThe origami-inspired projects.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。 When you buy a cup of coffee, you have probably noticed the three different size options: small, medium and large. The medium-sized serving often costs almost a
38、s much as the large one. 16 have you ever chosen the biggest and most expensive option?If so, you have been driven by a cognitive bias(认知偏误) known as the “decoy effect(诱饵效应)”. 17 It pushes you to pay more money than you would have otherwise chosen to. Consider another example.Imagine you are choosin
39、g flights from the following options:Flight A costs $400 with a stopover of 60 minutes.Flight B costs $330 with a stopover of 150 minutes.Flight C costs $435 with a stopover of 60 minutesThe researchers found that most people would choose Flight AIt is cheaper than Flight CCompared with Flight B it
40、has a shorter waiting timeeven though it is considerably more expensive.Now look at a different set of flights:Flight A costs $400 with a stopover of 60 minutesFlight B costs $330 with a stopover of 150 minutesFlight C costs $330 with a stopover of 195 minutes.In this case, most peoples preference w
41、as Flight BIn each case, Flight C (the decoy) was designed. to appear similar to, but slightly less attractive than, one of the other options (the target). 18 Experiments have found the use of a well-designed decoy can shift opinion between the other two options by as much as 40 percent showing how
42、easily our decisions can be swayed by the way they are designed.The decoy effect was first investigated as a potential marketing strategy to influence consumer choices. However, by learning about it, you may become less likely to be affected by this unconscious influence. 19If you are discussing tra
43、vel pans with friends, for instance, and have not decided yet where to go, you might present two alternative arrangements at your city of choice, but one with a slightly more expensive hotel. Even if your friends might have otherwise selected a different location, the comparison might just tempt the
44、m to opt for your preferred option.20 Ask yourself whether you are really choosing the option you need or want, or whether you are being distracted by an intentionally unappealing alternative. Like an expert snipe(狙击手) trained to avoid false targets, you may find that your judgement suddenly becomes
45、 a lot more accurate.APsychologists still debate the exact reasons for this particular effect.BDont allow yourself to become yet another victim of the decoy effect.CYou may even discover ways to put it to your own use as a tool for persuasion.DThat comparison altered the way the participants perceiv
46、ed(感知) the other possibilities.E.The latest research shows that it could also have strong effects on recruitment (招聘), healthcare and even politics.F.You are presented with a well-designed, additional, and slightly less attractive option.G.Given the apparent bargain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
47、，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。 I was walking down the road one day when my cell phone rang. A strange voice on the other end spoke to me, “Dad, please come back soon. I miss you so much!” I judged that it was a 21 number. A little while later, the call came once again, so I rude
48、ly 22 , “Youve dialed the wrong number!” and then 23 .During the following days, I got the same 24 now and then. But I didnt care much about it.Then one day she constantly called me even though I didnt answer. Finally I answered the phone and heard a weak voice, “Dad, please come back. I miss you so
49、 much! Dad, Im 25 so much pain! Mom said you were too busy to take 26 of me. But, dad, please kiss me again, OK?” The innocent (天真) 27 was difficult to refuse. I made a 28 kiss on the phone and heard the weak voice say, “Thank you. Dad, I am so. happy, so.happy”Shortly after this, I became 29 about
50、who had been on the other end of my phone. So I called back, and a woman answered, “Sorry, sir. I am really sorry to have bothered you. My daughter has suffered from bone cancer 30 she was born. And her father. died in an 31 a short while ago. I dare not tell her this sad news. Poor baby. When she c
51、ouldnt bear the painful chemotherapy (化疗), she would cry for her dad, who had always 32 her. I really couldnt bear it, so I gave her my phone number.”“How is your daughter now?” I couldnt 33 to ask.“Shes 34 . You must have kissed her on the phone, because she passed away with a smile, tightly holdin
52、g the cell phone.” 35 filled my eyes and I was so sad to hear that.21AbadBdifferentCwrongDunlucky22ArefusedBexplainedCansweredDreturned23Aturned offBhung offCgot offDtook off24AnumberBcallCtelephoneDresult25AinBofConDat26AcontrolBattentionCcareDinterest27AconditionBsuggestionCadviceDrequest28AloudBs
53、oftClowDsweet29Asurprised.BcuriousCinterestedDamazed30AwhenBasCsinceDafter31AinvitationBaccidentCeventDexperiment32ApraisedBsupportedCsatisfiedDencouraged33AexpectBhelpCwaitDwant34AsurvivedBgoneCpassedDescaped35AAngerBCriesCTearsDDisappointment第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
54、The new rules in the United Kingdom, 36 (design) to support the nation to make healthier choices, will stop retailers (零售商) from offering promotions such as “buy one get one free” or “3 for 2” on food and drinks high 37 fat, salt or sugar. Free refills of sugary soft drinks will also38(ban) in the e
55、ating-out sector.39 (health) promotions will also no longer be featured in key locations, such as at checkouts, store entrances and their online equivalents. Promotions often appear to help shoppers 40 (save) money. However, data shows that these deals actually increase purchases of 41 (promote)prod
56、ucts by almost 20%. They encourage people to buy more than they need or intended to buy in 42 first place.“We know families want to be presented with healthier choices. This is 43 we are limiting promotions and 44 (introduce) a range of measures to make sure the health choice is the easy choice,” pu
57、blic health minister Jo Churchill said. “Creating an environment 45 helps everyone eat healthier food is important to improving the health of the nation.第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华,上周日你校邀请本市志愿援助疫区（epidemic-stricken area)抗击新冠疫情的周医生，为全校师生做了一场演讲，大家深受感动和鼓舞。请你就本次活动给校园英语报写一篇报道。内容包括：1.活动时间和地点；2.活动内容；
58、3.活动的意义。注意：词数80左右。新冠病毒Covid-19_第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Ruby, a l6-year-old girl in Chicago No.1 High School, always looked up to her cousin Wanda, who was two years older than her and was studying in a university. Ruby was the only child in her family, so she regarded Wanda as
59、 her “immediate” sister. Wanda was not only beautiful, but also smart. She always had best grades in the exams and she could play several kinds of musical instruments, especially the piano. Therefore, she was very popular in her school and she had a lot of friends. In Rubys eyes, Wanda was a perfect
60、 girl so she considered Wanda as her example. Ruby was still in high school but she wanted to go to the same university as Wanda did. Ruby was even in the same clubs in the same high school as Wanda used to be.Wanda knew that Ruby looked up to her and she appreciated that. On Christmas Day, Wanda se
61、nt Ruby a sweater with her universitys logo on it as a gift. Ruby was so happy when she got the sweater. She put it on right away and wore it almost every day.One day in class, Ruby raised her hand to answer the teacher s question and the teacher, who had ever been Wandas head teacher, accidentally
62、called her Wanda. “Oh, Im sorry, but you just look a little like her,” the teacher said. “Im so glad, Ruby said. From that day on, Ruby studied harder and harder because Wanda did well in all her subjects. Ruby just wanted to catch up with her.When college admission results came out, Ruby was so nervous to visit the website to see if she got admitted. She closed her eyes and slowly opened them. She found out that she got accepted!注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式作答。Paragraph1:She called Wanda at once._Paragraph 2:The next day, Wanda picked Ruby up and they drove to their university._
