1、澄海中学2020-2021学年度第二学期期中考试高一级英语科试卷(满分135分，考试时间120分钟)第I卷第一部分 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。AIt can be tough to pull kids away from their computers and mobile devices these days. While theyre playing games, wouldnt it be great if they could be le
2、arning at the same time? Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade-level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.Understanding Math ( $ 3.99; iOS)Understanding Math goes beyond basic comprehension to gain a deeper understanding of the whys and hows of math. The
3、 app tracks your childs progress to determine strengths and weaknesses in different skill areas, and you can customize (订制) your childs learning experience to suit the needs.Word Creativity Kit ( $2.99; iOS)Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rule
4、s. The app presents a series of words from seven categories, such as space or fantasy. Kids add their own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.Barefoot World Atlas ( $4.99; iOS)Barefoot World Atlas helps kids learn about geography and world cultures with a touch of th
5、e screen. Each region features a set of sub - topics, from wildlife and natural features to native people, landmarks, and architecture. These facts and illustrations are delivered in photographs, sounds, and hundreds of mini videos.My Grades & Homework ( $0.99; iOS)A combination of grades and homewo
6、rk tracker, My Grades & Homework can help your child stay organized and on top of the progress in school. A convenient calendar and course list format and offer a glance at your childs assignment schedule that he or she might not normally get from standard homework planners.1Which app is beneficial
7、to childrens writing skills?AUnderstanding Math.BWord Creativity Kit.CBarefoot World Atlas.DMy Grades Homework.2What is the common part of the four apps?AThey charge when downloaded.BThey help children improve their grades.CThey make studies fun because of mini videos.DThey inform parents of their c
8、hildrens progress.3What is the purpose of the text?ATo wish readers to bring in more similar apps for children.BTo encourage parents to allow their students to play apps.CTo design the educational apps to combine fun and learning.DTo introduce four educational apps for readers to buy and use. B Thre
9、e weeks ago, we were living paycheck to paycheck. We survived on my husbands low-paid job and my disability. We have kids. Also, I was experiencing a terrible tumor (肿瘤)on my neck, leaving me staying in bed in extreme pain, but the operation was to be $8,000, out of pocket, because Medicare only cov
10、ers 80%.To take me to the hospital, my husband took a day off work. At 7 am, his boss called. He was being placed on paid leaving, waiting for an investigation into a mistake he had made at work.We both panicked. Having slowly worked our way out of poverty for 8 years, we were so close to being OK a
11、nd it was all falling away. As my husband was a great worker, we decided to stay positive and hope for the best. However, two days later he received the official phone call he was fired.Having no savings to pay bills, we cried hopelessly. We went to the welfare office, only to be told that he couldn
12、t collect unemployment for 8 weeks, meaning he had the possibility of having $0 income for two months. It was terrifying.With only enough food to last for about a week, we applied for food stamps and Medicaid(医疗补助). Then we worked togetherdiving into job applications. After sending out resumes（简历）to
13、 everywhere in the field, he came across some promising companies. We kept our fingers crossed. Hopefully, we could get out of trouble as early as possible.Soon I got a phone call-my neck operation was going to be free now that we were poor again. And my husband got an email invitation for a video i
14、nterview and it went great. He would be paid $3 more an hour than his last job. What a roller coaster ride!4. What was the family like before the husband got fired? A. They showed little concern for each other. B. They lived in an extremely poor area. C. They could hardly make ends meet. D. They led
15、 a rich and comfortable life.5. Why did the boss call the husband? A. To ask him about the truth. B. To tell him about a decision. C. To persuade him to quit his job. D. To warn him to mind his work attitude.6 .What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 most probably mean? A. We were uncertain
16、 about our future. B. We waited hopelessly. C. We felt more and more nervous. D. We wished ourselves good luck7. What life lesson has the author learned from her experience? A. Many hands make light work. B. Actions speak louder than words. C. When one door shuts, another opens. D. One false step ma
17、kes a great difference.CMy name is Eivind Trodden, Im 42 years old and on Svalbard in the North Pole. My background was originally software engineering, and years later 1 decided to go ahead and get my pilot license. This year I wanted to try my hands at technology and got a job at Svatsat, the nort
18、hernmost Satellite（卫星）Ground Station in the world. Now I work as a pilot and an operations engineer.Originally, I moved here for the job. This was the first pilot job I got. After a while, I was attracted by the place, and right now the most important thing for me is to live here.It is wonderful ful
19、l of differences. The polar night is balanced with the midnight sun. Here the year is much like a day. The winter is night. In the morning there is ice, snow and then spring. Then there is the endless day of summer, and finally, the town settles in with the sunset of autumn.The summer is the most di
20、fficult. It is harder to create darkness than light. You have to have good blinds(百叶窗) on your bedroom windows. A good trick is to create your own evening. I like to close the blinds and sit down in relative darkness with a good book or a movie before I go to bed.The dark season is the favorite of m
21、any people living here. There are fewer tourists, and people have a chance to get together and be social after the busy summer. You have to be self-controlled though, and not start lighting candles in the middle of the day. Dont underestimate（低估）the cost of living here. You need a large number of to
22、ols to experience Svalbard to the fullest.8. Eivind Troddens present work is probably connected with_.A. training the pilotsB. software engineeringC. researching the coldest placeD. satellite controlling technology9. What made the author settle in the North Pole?A. Simple lifestyle.B. His love for t
23、he place.C. Better living conditions.D. Chances to get a job.10. Why do people living there like winter most?A. There are less rules to follow.B. There are no tourists to disturb them.C. They have spare time to relax.D. They neednt light candles any longer.11. Which can be used to describe the life
24、in Ground Station?A. Great and different.B. Long but exciting.C. Colorful and moving.D. Busy but boring.DBeijing will provide COVID-19 vaccinations(接种疫苗）for certain groups in nursing homes, including the elderly and caregivers, on a voluntary basis to prevent a renewed outbreak at nursing homes duri
25、ng autumn and winter, the local government said.Those who will receive the vaccines include nursing home kitchen workers, security guards and cleaners. Beijing Daily reported on Friday.Xing Yinli ,director of Jingkangyuan, a nursing home in Fengtai district with about 290 elderly residents，said they
26、 have received the document recently and will strictly follow its guidance.Its our top duty to strengthen prevention and control, Xing said, adding they have been using methods such as keeping detailed records of resident contacts outside the nursing home, and encouraging online visits for family me
27、mbers.As to vaccinations, she said they will ask for permission from residents, their family members and workers before giving vaccines.In late October, Shaoxing, Zhejiang province carried out an emergency COVTD-19 vaccine program, allowing the public to ask for injections in advance, with key group
28、s first. A similar program was also organized in Jiaxing, Ningbo and Yiwu in Zhejiang.Nationwide, emergency use of home grown COVID-19 vaccines was approved in June and launched in late July. China now has four coronavirus candidate vaccines in the third stage clinical trials(临床试验）.The document from
29、 Beijing also said nursing homes should conduct nucleic acid testing(核酸检测） every month among kitchen workers and residents who leave the nursing homes to see a doctor. Tests will cover all people in nursing homes considered at high risk if new infections are reported in the city. Besides, routine di
30、sinfections (消毒) should be strengthened in kitchens, storerooms and restrooms, it said. The document also recommended noncontact visits from family members.12. Where can you probably find this article?A. In a newspaper. B. In a fashion magazine.C. In a book review. D. In a travel journal.13. What ca
31、n we learn from Paragraphs 4 and 5?A. The nursing home kept detailed records of residents,B. All the members will make preparations for injections.C. The nursing home takes prevention and control seriously.D. Jiaxing is the first city to have carried out an emergency program.14 . Whats the main idea
32、 of this passage?A. Nursing homes should conduct nucleic acid testing.B. Beijing nursing homes are to be provided vaccines.C Certain groups will have vaccines first in late June.D. Routine disinfections should be strengthened in kitchens.15. What is the most likely to be mentioned in the following p
33、aragraph?A. How the nursing homes conduct nucleic acid testing.B. The related news about the elderly and caregivers being provided vaccines.C Certain groups will have vaccines first in late June.D. The governments duty to strengthen prevention and control.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
34、入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Culture shock is the feeling of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that people may get when they live in or visit another country that differs from their own. 16 It can undoubtedly affect peoples lives. The following are some ways to deal with culture shock.Have a good understa
35、nding of culture and culture shock. There are many factors that make up a culture, including shared beliefs, traditions and morals. 17 Its because they are surrounded by people with the same beliefs and values, and cultural differences are only clear when you meet someone elses culture.Keep a journa
36、l(日记) of your thoughts. 18 And you are feeling a bit overwhelmed (不知所措的) with the culture there. Rather than giving in to your anxiety, write it out. Write down how you felt at the moment and what troubled you or made you happy that day. You can also put something down if youre missing anyone from y
37、our hometown. 19 Dont allow yourself to become a recluse (隐居者) during this experience. You can share your feelings and experiences with your relatives and friends. If you are studying abroad and have other classmates who have similar feelings, connect with them as well as with those who are adjustin
38、g a bit more easily.Do some things you usually like. Dont allow the culture shock to occupy your mind. And try to do something interesting to replace a range of negative emotions, including anxiety, sadness, anger, homesickness, and sometimes even depression. 20 Or practice your hobbies like reading
39、 and dancing.A. Share your culture.B. Talk to others about your experiences.C. Try to step outside of your own culture.D. Sometimes such a feeling can be very strong.E. You can watch movies or listen to music that you enjoy.F. Many people dont realize how culture influences them.G. Perhaps you have
40、recently moved to a new city or country.第二部分 英语知识运用（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。When British musician Paul Barton performs in central Thailand these days, his energetic listeners react wildly. Some 21 his hair or jump on his piano. Others ste
41、al his music papers. The behavior is 22 , however, because these crowds are truly 23 wild monkeys, to be exact.Barton often plays to the animals in Lopburi, an area known for its populations of wild monkeys. The pianist hopes the music shows will bring 24 to the animals.The monkeys are 25 because fe
42、wer people come to see and 26 them due to restrictions on tourism. We feed to make an effort to 27 that they eat properly. And when they eat properly, they will be calmer and will not be 28 ,” said Barton, 59, a long-time Thailand resident.Barton has played at four sites in Lopburi, including at an
43、ancient Hindu temple, a store and an old movie theater. The monkeys quickly 29 Barton when he plays Greensleeves, and Michael Nymans Diary of Love. Some of the 30 sit on his chair, while others climb up his body and touch his head.It is a wonderful 31 to see the wild animals just being themselves, s
44、aid Barton, from Yorkshire in northern England. I was 32 to play the piano and find that they were actually eating the music papers as I was 33 it. But, he added, I wasnt going to let those things disturb the project, which is to play music for these wonderful monkeys.Barton hopes to raise awareness
45、 of the monkeys hunger. At the same time, he hopes to study their behavior as they 34 to classical music. Its possible that the 35 can play a part in the treatment process of the monkeys. he said.21. A. pullB. cutC. comb(梳)D. wash22. A. violentB. normalC. socialD. ancient23. A. elegantB. cuteC. wild
46、D. smart24. A. powerB. effectC. benefitD. calmness25. A. hungryB. intelligentC. rareD. valuable26. A. feedB. observeC. entertainD. save27. A. write downB. make sureC. find outD. think about28. A. considerateB. fightingC. accustomed D. confident29. A. understandB. attackC. surroundD. view30. A. human
47、sB. tourists C. creaturesD. performers31. A. appointmentB. qualificationC. possession(占有)D. opportunity32. A. frightenedB. surprisedC. disappointedD. embarrassed33. A. writingB. studyingC. playingD. arranging34. A. admitB. referC. addD. react35. A. musicB. rewardC. reformD. nature第II卷第二节 语法填空（共 10 小
48、题,每空1.5分，共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。Confucius is honored for setting the tone for much traditional Chinese music 36 thousands of years. He 37 (think) to be a great educator. However, he is also a 38 (talent) musician who was able to play several instruments expertly. Perhaps nowadays f
49、or people around the world, music is meant mainly for amusement. 39 during the time of the Zhou Dynasty about 500 B. C., music 40 (have) an important role in making the society stable(稳定).How music was used and performed is expressed in several main Confucian books. Confucius taught that 41 (educate
50、) somebody, you should start with poems, emphasize propriety(礼节), and finish with music.Musical knowledge was 42 matter of higher learning. It is said that among the six most important subjects to study, he ranked music higher than the other five necessary subjects like writing and mathematics.Music
51、 was important because in ancient China, the ideal society was to be governed mainly by ritual(礼制) functions, and in a culture 43 people behaved according to ritual, music was used to help govern them. So music wasnt 44 (real) entertainment (娱乐), but a means for the ruler to accomplish political and
52、 social goals. Music is eventually(最终) a means of realizing social 45 (happy).第三部分 基础知识运用（共两节，满分25分）第一节 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）46. The students have great _(尊重) for their history teacher.47. We have no firm _(证据) to support the case.48. The _(功能) of the heart is to pump blood through the body.49. Th
53、is years profits will balance our _(先前的) losses.50. There has been snow today in _(各种各样的) parts of the country.51. Hiswifeusedtobeanactress,butshesaidgoodbyetothes_ whenthey married.52. John won first prize in the English speech competition so I sent him an e-mail of my c_.53. To his great j_, his w
54、ifean angel in white, came back, safe and sound.54. Id like to express my g_ to my teacher for her help.55. As a matter of fact, the quality of praise is of great s_ to childrens growth. 第二节 完成句子（每空一词，每空0.5分，满分15分）56. _ _ his parents, he still had no confidence in overcoming the difficulties. (受鼓励；过
55、去分词做状语)57. Secondly,there is no doubtthatprivate carswill_ _ _ _ _ theeconomicgrowth.（起到很大的影响）58. The street_ _ _flowers for the music festival. (装饰)59. We arrived at the station _ _ _ the storm. (尽管)60. Computers are helpful because they offer_ _ _ functions and services that are not available anyw
56、here else.（各种各样的）61. We had a very pleasant time, _ _ the weather.（除了）62. _ _ _ he refused to talk about it.(从那个时候起)63. Sheis proudthatbothherchildren_ _ _ music.(对有天赋)64. Families _ _ _ _ _ can enjoy exciting dragon dances and carnivals together.(庆祝农历新年；用现在分词做后置定语)第四部分 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华。下周你班英语课的讨论主
57、题是音乐教育对中学生学习和生活的影响。请你根据以下要点提示，准备一篇发言稿：1.学校应该重视音乐教育；2.音乐教育所带来的好处；3.你的提议。注意1.词数 100左右;2.可适当增加细节 ，以使行文连贯。3.开头句已经给出。Good morning, my dear teacher and fellow！ _ _ _澄海中学2020-2021学年度第二学期期中考试高一级英语科试卷参考答案阅读理解 1-3BAD 4-7 CBDC 8-11 DBCA 12-15 ACBB七选五 16-20. DFGBE完形填空 21-25 ABCDA 26-30 ABBCC 31-35 DBCDA 语法填空 36
58、. for 37 is thought 38. talented 39. But 40. had 41. to educate 42. a 43. where 44. really 45. happiness单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）46. respect 47. evidence 48. function 49. previous 50. various 51. stage 52. congratulations 53. joy 54. gratitude 55. significance完成句子（每空一词，每空0.5分，满分15分）56.Encouraged/Inspi
59、red by 57. have a great impact/influence on 58. is decorated with 59. in spite of 60.a variety of 61. except for 62. From then on 63. have a talent/gift for 64. celebrating the Lunar New Year作文Good morning, my dear teacher and fellow classmates! Its my great honor to be here to discuss with you the
60、topic of what influence music education has on our study and life. In my opinion, middle schools should attach importance to music lessons, as music plays an important part in our daily lives. Firstly, music education not only enriches our knowledge but also helps reduce our pressure. Secondly, musi
61、c helps to cultivate our minds by equipping us with more skills, which can promote our intellectual development. It is believed that learning music can help improve childrens general memory skills. Last but not least, learning music also helps develop our creativity. In short, I think music is very
62、important for us and can make our lives more worthwhile and interesting. I suggest we all be aware of the importance of music and make it part of our study and life. Thanks for your listening!A篇【答案】1B2A3D【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章推荐了四个有趣的学习app供读者购买和使用。1细节理解题。根据文章第二部分的Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make cr
63、eative writing fun but also build up grammar rules.可知，Word Creativity Kit能帮助孩子写作和建立语法规则。故选B项。2推理判断题。根据Understanding Math ( $ 3.99 ； iOS) ，Word Creativity Kit ( $2.99； iOS) ，Barefoot World Atlas ( $4.99； iOS)和 My Grades & Homework ( $0.99； iOS)每个app之后出现的价格可以推断，下载这些应用时需要付费。A. They need purchasing when
64、 downloaded.（当下载时需要购买）符合以上推测。故选A项。3推理判断题。根据文章第一段的Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade - level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.和每个应用后面的价格可以推断出，本文主要介绍一些有趣的教育app让读者购买。D. To introduce four educational apps for readers to buy and use.（介绍四个教育app给读者购买和使用）
65、符合以上推测。故选D项。B篇【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. C【解析】这是一篇记叙文。作者在文章中描述了家庭的种种困难，更糟糕的是在家庭收入入不敷出时丈夫又失业了没有收入，作者和丈夫绝望地哭了起来。但是当一扇门关闭的时候，生活会为你开启另一扇门，最后作者的颈部手术免费，丈夫收到了一个视频面试的电子邮件邀请，一切都很顺利，而且每小时的工资将比上一份工作多了3美元。【4题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段中Three weeks ago, we were living paycheck to paycheck. We survived on my husbands low-paid job
66、and my disability. We have kids. 三个星期前，我们靠薪水过日子。我们从丈夫的低薪工作和我的残疾中坚持生活。我们有孩子。可知，丈夫被解雇前，他们家里的生活几乎入不敷出。故选C项。【5题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中At 7 am, his boss called. He was being placed on paid leaving, waiting for an investigation into a mistake he had made at work. 早上7点，他的老板打来电话。他被安排带薪休假，等待对他在工作中犯下的错误进行调查。可知，老板打电话给
67、丈夫是告诉他一个决定。故选B项。【6题详解】词义猜测题。根据第五段中After sending out resumes (简历)to everywhere in the field, he came across some promising companies. We kept our fingers crossed. Hopefully, we could get out of trouble as early as possible. 在四处投递简历后，他遇到了一些很有前途的公司。我们祈求好运。希望我们能尽早摆脱困境。由作者表达希望他们能早日摆脱困境，可知，作者祈祷他们得到好运，因此猜测
68、划线句We kept our fingers crossed意为“我们祈求自己好运”。故选D项。【7题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段Soon I got a phone call-my neck operation was going to be free now that we were poor again. And my husband got an email invitation for a video interview and it went great. He would be paid $3 more an hour than his last job. What a rol
69、ler coaster ride! 不久，我接到了一个电话由于我们又变穷了，我的颈部手术将免费。我丈夫收到了一个视频面试的电子邮件邀请，一切都很顺利。他每小时的工资将比上一份工作多3美元。真是坐过山车啊！可知，作者从她的经历中明白了当一扇门关闭的时候，生活会为你开启另一扇门的道理。故选C项。C篇【答案】8A9C10D11C【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了几位获得诺贝尔奖的女性科学家和她们的相关研究。8细节理解题。根据第一段“Jennifer Doudna from the US and Emmanuelle Charpentier from France shared the Nobe
70、l Prize in Chemistry. Its the first time in history for two women to win the prize without having to share it with a man.(美国的詹妮弗杜德纳和法国的艾曼纽卡彭蒂耶共同获得诺贝尔化学奖。这是历史上第一次有两位女性在没有与男性分享的情况下获得该奖项)”可知，两位女科学家获得了今年的诺贝尔化学奖。故选A项。9主旨大意题。根据第三段“Doudna and Charpentier were awarded for developing CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scis
71、sors (基因剪刀), a technology that can rewrite DNA in the cells of plants, animals and micro-organisms (微生物).(杜德纳和卡彭蒂耶因开发了CRISPR/Cas9基因剪刀而获奖，CRISPR/Cas9基因剪刀可以重写植物、动物和微生物细胞中的DNA)”和整段内容可知，该段主要讲述两位女科学家的研究内容。故选C项。10推理判断题。根据最后一段“Im delighted to be part of the change where more women visibly (明显地) succeed. I
72、think thats an important way in which we encourage the next generation,” Ghez said.(“我很高兴能参与到这个改变中来，更多的女性取得了明显的成功。我认为这是我们鼓励下一代的一个重要方式，” Ghez说)”可知，Ghez认为获得诺贝尔奖可以鼓励下一代的女性科学家。故选D项。11主旨大意题。根据第一段“The Nobel Prizes in science have been dominated (占主要地位) by men in previous years. But this year, women stole
73、the spotlight!(前几年的诺贝尔科学奖一直由男性主导。但今年，女性抢尽了风头！)”和下文内容可知，文章主要介绍几位获得诺贝尔奖的女性科学家和她们的相关研究。所以C选项“Female scientists win top award.(女科学家获得最高奖项)”适合做文章标题。故选C项。D篇【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章围绕北京市政府将为养老机构中的老年人和护理人员等特定人群接种新冠肺炎疫苗，以防止秋冬期间养老机构再次爆发疫情而展开报道。【12题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Beijing will provide C
74、OVID-19 vaccinations(接种疫苗）for certain groups in nursing homes, including the elderly and caregivers, on a voluntary basis to prevent a renewed outbreak at nursing homes during autumn and winter, the local government said.( 北京市政府表示，将在自愿的基础上，为养老院里的老人和照顾者等特定人群提供新冠肺炎疫苗接种，以防止秋冬期间养老院里的疫情再次爆发。)”可知首段是导语，接下来
75、的内容是围绕其展开，因此文章显然是一篇新闻报道，故可能出现在报纸上。故选A。【13题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段“Its our top duty to strengthen prevention and control.( 加强防控是我们的首要任务。)”和第五段“As to vaccinations, she said they will ask for permission from residents, their family members and workers before giving vaccines.( 至于接种疫苗，她说，他们在接种疫苗前将向居民、他们的家人和工作人员申请
76、许可。)”可知养老院很重视新冠病毒的防控和疫苗的接种。故选C。【14题详解】词句猜测题。根据第七段“Nationwide, emergency use of home grown COVID-19 vaccines was approved in June and launched in late July. China now has four coronavirus candidate vaccines in the third stage clinical trials(临床试验).( 在全国范围内，国产COVID-19疫苗的紧急使用已于6月获得批准，并于7月下旬启动。目前，中国有四种新
77、型冠状病毒候选疫苗正在进行第三阶段临床试验)”可知中国研制的新冠疫苗已获得批准并进入临床试验阶段，由此可推知中国在新冠疫苗研制方面进展很快。故选B。【15题详解】主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Beijing will provide COVID-19 vaccinations(接种疫苗）for certain groups in nursing homes, including the elderly and caregivers, on a voluntary basis to prevent a renewed outbreak at nursing homes during autumn and winter, the local government said.( 北京市政府表示，将在自愿的基础上，为养老院里的老人和照顾者等特定人群提供新冠肺炎疫苗接种，以防止秋冬期间养老院里的疫情再次爆发。)”和全文内容来看，这篇文章主要围绕北京市政府将为养老机构中的老年人和护理人员等特定人员接种新冠疫苗展开报道，即北京养养老院将为特定人员提供疫苗。故选B。18