1、广东省肇庆市2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳
2、选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例: How much is the shirt?A.19. 15. B.9.18. C.9.15.答案是C。1. What happened to the man?A. He lost his camera. B. He broke the museum rule. C. He left his bag in the museum.2. Whats the weather like today?A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.3. How much wi
3、ll the man pay?A. $ 10. B. $ 12. C. $ 15.4. Which pencil case will Emma choose?A. The pink one. B. The yellow one. C. The black one.5. Who will come to help the woman?A. Martin. B. A neighbour. C. Martins brother.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有
4、时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why will the woman go to Beijing?A. To have a meeting. B. To visit a friend. C. To rent a car.7. When will the speakers set off?A. On Friday afternoon. B. On Saturday morning. C. On Saturday afternoon.听第7段材料。回答第8、9题。8. Whats the probabl
5、e relationship between the speakers?A. Manager and secretary. B. Husband and wife. C. Friends.9. Where will the man meet Mr. Smith?A. In Mr. Smiths company. B. In a coffee shop. C. In the mans company.听第8段材料.回答第10至12题。10. What makes Justin anxious?A. His headache. B. His history report. C. His failu
6、re in his writing class.11. Who is probably the woman?A. Justins English teacher. B. Justins history teacher. C. Justins mother.12. What does the woman advise Justin to do?A. To finish his English report first.B. To read some related books.C. To turn to other students.听第9段材料。回答第13至16题。13. What impre
7、ssed the man most in China?A. The cities. B. The foods. C. The people.14. What will the woman do next week?A. Work on a new project. B. Go on a business trip. C. Go to China.15. Why will the woman have a short winter vacation?A. She is ill. B. She needs to work. C. She has to visit her parents.16. W
8、hat are the speakers talking about?A. Their experience in China. B. Their business trip. C. Their travel plan.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who will arrange the rooms for the students?A. The speaker. B. The support teacher. C. The hotel manager.18. Why are the students going to Nanjing?A. To go travelling.
9、B. To visit their teacher. C. To take part in a competition.19. Where is the speaker?A. In a hotel room. B. On a bus. C. In the parking lot.20. What do the students have to bring with them tomorrow?A. Their room cards. B. Their watches. C. Their blue bags.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分37.5分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)
10、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。ASome of the Oldest Cities in the WorldArgos, Greece-5000 BCThe name Argos came from Argus, the son of Zeus and Niobe. According to Greek mythology(神话), he was the citys king. It was known as being the birthplace of many soldiers who fought in the Troj
11、an War. Historical account of the city describes it as being a cultural center in the Greek empire, being one of the first cities along with Sparta and Paros to hold music competitions.Jericho, Palestine-5000 BCThe city of Jericho is in the West Bank in the Middle East. It is believed to be the olde
12、st continuously inhabited(有人居住的)city in the world. Jericho started as a camping ground for Natufian hunter-gatherers around 10000 BC. People did not begin to permanently(永久的)settle in the area until around 9600 BC, with the end of the last Ice Age and along with it the end of cold and drought.Susa.I
13、ran-4200 BCSusa began as a small settlement around 7000 BC and became an urban center around 4200 BC. It became an important town mainly because of its position near business center. Susa, located at the base of the Zagros Mountains and east of the Tigris River, was the Elamite Empires capital until
14、 the Assyrians had control of it.Caziantep, Turkey-3650 BCGaziantep, also known as Antep, is located in southern Turkey near Syrian. With a long history dating as far back as the Hittites, Gaziantep offers many historical sites to see. Visitors can explore the Gaziantep Fortress and Ravanda Citadel,
15、 both of which the Byzantines repaired in the 6th century.21. What is special about Argos?A. It was the birthplace of Argus.B. It was named by Zeus and Niobe.C. It was the battle field of the Trojan War.D. It was among the earliest cities to hold music competitions.22. Which city used to be a campin
16、g ground?A. Argos. B. Jericho. C. Susa. D. Gaziantep.23. Why was Susa an important town in history?A. It was near the business center. B. It was at the Tigris River bank.C. It was controlled by the Assyrians. D. It was the biggest settlement of the Elamite Empire.BSharing is love for a couple in Tex
17、as. Thats what a popular Facebook post from a woman named Tracy Howell has shown tens of thousands of people. Tracy detailed a four-decade-long tradition she shares with her husband, Clifford, which many have called sweet.Whenever Clifford goes to work, he takes a sandwich that has a small bite on i
18、t. The bite symbolized a deep message for the pair, Tracy explained in the post. Clifford and I have been married almost 41 years and I have made his lunch every working day since day 1, Tracy wrote at the time. Sometimes I would join him on the job site and have 1unch with him. He told me once that
19、 lunch tastes better when you share it with someone you love. Soon after that, while fixing his sandwich one night, I took a bite out of it before putting it away. I told him that since I couldnt often join him for lunch, I took a bite so he knew I was joining him, she recalled.The first time Tracy
20、had done this, her husband returned with anger after work and told her that some workmate had taken a bite out of his sandwich.I continue to do this frequently and he still says, Its always happy to see you join me for lunch.The post had been shared more than 97,000 times in just one week and had re
21、ceived more than 26,000 likes from Facebook users. That is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard, a user shared.24. Why does Tracy always take a bite of Cliffords lunch?A. To make her lunch popular. B. To give Clifford a sweet feeling.C. To remind Clifford to have lunch on time. D. To remove Cl
22、iffords tiredness from work.25. What was Cliffords reaction the first time he saw the bite?A. He was annoyed. B. He thought it romantic.C. He returned home at once. D. He asked a workmate about it.26. Which of the following can best describe Tracy?A. Powerful. B. Anxious. C. Caring. D. Capable.CMore
23、 than 7,000 runners who raced earlier this month in a half-marathon in London were under the influence of a scientifically designed and powerful stimulant(兴奋剂)-pop music.The upbeat music at Londons Run to the Beat race was chosen based on the research of sport psychologist Costas Karageorghis of Bru
24、nel University. He has learned how to design music to be as powerful, if not more so, as some of the illegal stimulant. Music is a great way to lift spirits both before and during physical activity. A lot of athletes use music as if its a legal drug, Costas told LiveScience.Costas and his team colle
25、cted data during the Run to the Beat half-marathon, allowing them to test on thousands of live runners outside the lab. Despite strong winds and heavy rain during the event, interviews after the race suggested that the runners found the music inspiring and fun.In the future, Costas expects a fusion(
26、融合)of sports and music, where the crowd and the athletes are motivated(激发)by music in the race, while motivating one another. It is beyond the music, he said. The music inspires team spirit. One of the key causes of motivation is the feeling of being together with one another. Having suitable music
27、allows you to get this feeling naturally.The link between music and athletic performance is just one example of the amazing power that music has over our minds and bodies. Scientists also have confirmed that music improves memories, as we all have experienced, to the point where we dont even have to
28、 hear a song. We just think of it and the memories flood in. Music has also been found to relieve pain, make you smarter, and remove bad emotions.27. What does the underlined word upbeat in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Soft. B. Original. C. Positive. D. Traditional.28. What is the third paragraph ma
29、inly about?A. Why the half-marathon was held. B. What the runners think of music.C. How the half-marathon was held. D. How Costas carried out his research.29. According to Costas, why can music motivate people in sports?A. It relieves physical pain. B. It improves peoples memory.C. It removes the ef
30、fect of drugs. D. It makes people feel being in a team.30. What can be the best title for the text?A. How Music Has Changed Us B. The Amazing Power of MusicC. How Music and Sports Affected Each Other D. Music Contributes to a Successful Marathon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
31、项中有两项为多余选项。Everyone has struggled with fitting in at school. You may be shy of going to a new school. There are different ways to meet people and find your place at your school. 31 Still, there are some methods that might help you shorten the process.Put yourself out there. You are not the only pers
32、on that is trying to fit in at school. Sometimes you have to take the first step to get the process started. Try talking to a person that is alone. Its much easier to talk to one person instead of a group of people. 32 Build self-confidence. Everyone likes to be around confident people. 33 We are of
33、ten hard on ourselves when we make mistakes or compare ourselves to others. While these negative thoughts are normal, you can replace them with more positive things. 34 It is easier to bond with someone when you all have similar interests. Its a great way to meet people who like the same things that
34、 you like. You will always have things to talk about with people who share the same interest with you.Be a good friend. The best way to make new friends is to be a good friend yourself. Be loyal, honest, and fun to be around. 35 Well, those are the same things that will help you fit in with people a
35、t your school.A. Join a club or an organization.B. Find those who can interest you.C. But you need to be patient; fitting in takes time.D. Think of all the qualities that you look for in a friend.E. A person thats alone may also be in the same situation you are in.F. Knowing what you are going to sa
36、y already will make you less nervous.G. It is important that you have positive feelings and beliefs about yourself.第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分57.5分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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。On my twelfth birthday, I got my dream gift-a cellphone. I gave my parents a big hug and made
37、 a 36 that I would continue doing well at school.When I got to school the next morning I 37 my phone and asked everyone for their numbers. I wouldnt 38 on the lessons because I was too 39 to my phone. But I was sure that the teacher was 40 that I stopped listening to her because a week later I 41 an
38、 important test.Knowing my test result, my parents started to say that the phone was 42 to me. I would say. Im doing nothing wrong. Im just texting my friends. Theres no reason for you to be 43 . My parents asked me, Do you realize that you 44 pay attention to us? Its like you have your own world an
39、d we dont 45 as much with your phone between us.I started to wonder if my parents were correct. So I tried going a whole day without the cellphone and it didnt go that 46 . I had so much 47 because I was spending time with my family.Certainly, phones are not so bad that we should 48 using them, but
40、you do have to make some time to spend with your family and not get 49 with your phone. I will keep using my phone, but I have it under 50 now.36. A. request B. choice C. proposal D. promise37. A. showed off B. lent out C. admired D. broke38. A. call B. agree C. concentrate D. depend39. A. used B. f
41、amiliar C. addicted D. important40. A. satisfied B. aware C. anxious D. shocked41. A. took B. passed C. failed D. set42. A. necessary B. harmful C. related D. positive43. A. annoyed B. painful C. confused D. embarrassed44. A. hardly B. always C. ever D. still45. A. exercise B. comment C. benefit D.
42、communicate46. A. quickly B. badly C. well D. far47. A. fun B. trouble C. strength D. pressure48. A. finish B. enjoy C. admit D. quit49. A. tired B. stuck C. concerned D. disappointed50. A. control B. discussion C. investigation D. repair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。Fo
43、urteen years ago, Wu Jingxun started visiting the Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture(自治区), Sichuan Province. 51 his surprise, the volunteer found not a single book was in any family in a village. There were only several magazines 52 (leave) by tourists in the local primary school.There 53 (be)no oth
44、er reading material besides those magazines 54 covers had been worn out, recalls Wu.After that, Wu donated many books, including picture books that won the Caldecott Medal, to the primary school. One year 55 (late), when he revisited the school, he was shocked to find the childrens favorite books we
45、re Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf and Boonie Bears.That showed children in the village were not 56 (interest)in reading and didnt know how. Even if you offered them great books, they just went through the picture books without gaining any 57 (impress), Wu says. If they can take up reading as 58 habi
46、t, they can benefit more. They can read in their free time rather than watching TikTok on their phones.By now, thousands of books 59 (donate)to the Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture to promote reading and to teach children how to read, 60 (particular) in poor villages.第三节(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)根据所给单词的首
47、字母或汉语提示，写出空缺单词的正确完整形式，每空一词。61. As the (证据)began to accumulate, experts from the Zoo felt obliged to investigate. (新概念3 Lesson 1)62. In the torchlight. he caught sight of a figure whom he (立刻)recognized as Bill Wilkins, our local grocer. (新概念3 Lesson 2 )63. The temple which the archaeologists explore
48、d was used as a place of w from the fifteenth century B. C. until Roman times. (新概念3 Lesson 3 )64. Before returning home at night, he took a (淋浴)and changed back into his suit. (新概念3 Lesson 4 )65. Not only had the poor man been a , but he had been sent to prison as well. (新概念3 Lesson 5 )66. Diamond
49、necklaces and rings had been beautifully arranged on a (背景)of black velvet. (新概念3 Lesson 6 )67. F for them, the Bank of England has a team called Mutilated Ladies which deals with claims from people who fed their money to a machine or to their dogs. (新概念3 Lesson 7 )68. Despite the new tunnel, there
50、are still a few people who rashly a to cross the Pass on foot. (新概念3 Lesson 8 )69. As a result. humans have learned to respect feline (独立性). (新概念3 Lesson 9)70. The order to a ship was given and hundreds of people plunged into the icy water. (新概念3 Lesson 10)71. He had spotted a tiny bottle at the bot
51、tom of my case and he pounced on it with d . (新概念3 Lesson 11)72. When a passing tanker rescued them five days later. both men were (由衷地)sorry that they had to leave. (新概念3 Lesson 12)73. Life on a desert island is wretched. You either s to death or live like Robinson Crusoe, waiting for a boat which
52、never comes. (新概念3 Lesson 12)74. People must unify and show the (智慧)to stay positive and rebuild for a bright future. (Book 1 Unit 4)75. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were trapped and to b the dead. (Book 1 Unit 4)76. It dates back several tho
53、usand years to the use of longgu-animal bones and shells on which (符号)were carved by ancient Chinese people. (Book 1 Unit 5)77. A committee was established to (限制)damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. (Book 2 Unit 1)78. Finding and keeping the right b between prog
54、ress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge. (Book 2 Unit 1)79. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make p . (Book 2 Unit 2)80. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the (距离)that usually exists between people. (Book 2 Unit 3 )第四部分 写作(满分25分)假定你是李华，你校英语社计划下个月举行英文歌曲演唱比赛。请你给英语社成员写一封邮件，请大家踊跃报名，内容包括：1.活动目的；2.时间和地点；3.报名方式。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear club members, English Club
