1、甘肃省定西市岷县第二中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题第I卷（选择题）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。APeople have strange ideas about food. For example, tomato is a kind of very delicious vegetable. It is one of useful plants that can be prepared in many ways. It has rich nutri
2、tion(营养) and vitamin in it. But in the 18th century, Americans never ate tomatoes. They grew them in their gardens because tomato plants are so pretty. But they thought the vegetable was poisonous(有毒的). They called tomatoes “poison apples”. President Thomas Jefferson, however, know that tomatoes wer
3、e good to eat. He was a learned man. He had been to Paris, where he learned to love the taste of tomatoes. He grew many kinds of tomatoes in his garden. The President taught his cook a way for a cream of tomato soup. This beautiful pink soup was served at the President party. The guests thought the
4、soup tasted really good. They never thought their president would serve his honoured guests poison apples. Jefferson never spoke to his honoured guests about the fact.1. After you read the passage, which of the following do you think is true?A. Americans never ate tomatoes after they began to plant
5、them.B. Americans didnt eat tomatoes before 19th century.C. Even now Americans dont eat tomatoes.D. In the 18th century Americans ate a lot of tomatoes.2. Jefferson learned that tomatoes were good to eat _.A. while he was in ParisB. when he was a little boyC. because his parents told him soD. from b
6、ooks3. From the passage we know all the honoured guests invited by Jefferson were _.A. people from other countriesB. from France C. people of his own country D. men only4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. None of the guests knew the soup that was served at the Presiden
7、t party was made of tomatoes.B. All of the guests thought the soup which was prepared by the Presidents cook was nice.C. President Thomas Jefferson knew that tomatoes were good to eat and not poisonous at all.D. All of the guests didnt know that their president would serve his honoured guests poison
8、 apples.BGood health is the most valuable thing a person can have, but one cannot take good health for granted. It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy. There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape: eat right food, get enough sleep
9、, and exercise regularly.Proper nutrition (营养) is important for good health. Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind of “fuel”(燃料). Dont eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat. Eat plenty of foods high in protein (蛋白质), like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Vegetables and fruit
10、s are very important because they provide necessary vitamins (维他命) and minerals. However, dont overeat. It is not helpful to be overweight.Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important. If you dont get enough sleep, you feel tired and easily get angry. You have no energy. Over a long period o
11、f time a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality (人的个性). Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you do, your body will feel strong and refreshed, and your mind will be sharp.Finally, get plenty of exercise. Exercise firms the body, streng
12、thens the muscles, and prevents you from gaining weight. It also improves your heart and lungs. If you follow a regular exercise program, you will probably increase your life-span (寿命). Any kind of exercise is good. Most sports are excellent for keeping the body in good shape: basketball, swimming,
13、bicycling, running and so on are good examples. Sports are not only good for your body, but they are enjoyable and interesting, too.If everybody were to eat the right foods, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place. We would all live to be much old
14、er and wiser.5. According to the passage, _.A. we should always keep fitB. if we were healthy, we could spend our days in doing things with less sleepC. one can eat a lot to stay in good shapeD. one neednt take any exercise if he is healthy6. In order to keep good health, _.A. we should eat a lot of
15、 sweets B. one needs a large amount of fatC. people should eat according to the foods nutritionD. we must try to sleep now and then7. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Eating too much sugar and fat is not good for our health.B. We have no energy if we dont have enough sl
16、eep.C. If we sleep five hours each night, we will feel strong.D. Exercise is good for our body. 8. The title of the article should be _.A. Eating and ExercisingB. How Vitamins Work in Mans BodyC. Staying HealthyD. Sleeping WellCEnrich your knowledge about Mexico with eBooks.We offer a range of selec
17、ted titles, many of which cannot be found elsehere.With eBooks, you can download immediately and read today.Book Name：Mexico Road LogsNumber of Pages：64Publication Date：1st March 2013Price：US$12.99Description：The Mexico Road Logs will make your highway journeys across Mexico much better, easier and
18、safer.The Mexico Road Logs is better than a GPS. It is more like a knowledgeable friend sitting in the passenger seat showing you where to turn, warning you about the next speed bump, gas station, or military cheek point.Book Name：English Speakers Guide to Living in MexicoNumber of Pages：149Publicat
19、ion Date：22nd April 2013Price：US $19.95Description：If youre planning to move to Mexico, making plans for your future life there, this book will help you .It contains a wealth of valuable and uptodate information that will help you to understand the Mexican health and medical care systems and make in
20、formed choices about healthcare provision in Mexico.Book Name：Sleeping With Pancho VillaNumber of Pages：213Publication Date：1st June 2010Price：US $9.95Description：The story happens in a small Mexican town.Jake, an American drifter (流浪汉) in an unnamed Mexican town，becomes a suspect in the murder of a
21、 local painter, Pancho.The search for the true criminal reveals the countrys disordered politics and its economic tensions.Book Name：2013 Guide to the Cost of Living in MexicoNumber of Pages：71Publication Date：1st February 2013Price：US $19.95Description：Dont just guess at what living in Mexico might
22、 cost you. Everybodys situation is unique and so too are the costs. It enables you to create an estimate of your living costs in this country, based on your individual situation and lifestyle.9Which category (类别) does the book，English Speakers Guide to Living in Mexico belong to?ARoad logs.BFiction.
23、CHealth and medical care.DWork and retirement.10Which of the following is TRUE about Sleeping With Pancho Villa?AIt is an interesting story that happens in Mexico.BIt tells the story of a Mexican painter, Jake.CIt is mainly about Mexican politics and economics.DIt reveals the political and economic
24、situation of Mexico through a story.11What does the underlined word，“It” in the last part，probably refer to?AMexican.BThe book.CYour lifestyle.DYour education level.DLooking for Canadian culture? Just put your eyes on the ice rink. “We love hockey,” says Marion Alexander, a Canadian English teacher
25、in Beijing. “It really is Canadas sport.”There is no other sport so close to the hearts of Canadians and no other sport in which Canadians have been so successful. But how much do you know about hockey?Hockey is played on a court of ice called a rink. Each team has six players: a goalie (goal keeper
26、), a centre, two defensemen, and two forwards. All of them wear ice skates.Instead of a ball, hockey uses a puck, which is a small black object that looks like a small, flat round cake made of rubber. Each team tries their best to hit the puck with their hockey sticks into the other teams goal. The
27、team which scores the most goals at the end of three periods is the winner.“Hockey has a lot of rules,” says Alexander, “but once you are used to it, it seems very natural.”In Canada, hockey is part of the national identity. Many Canadians play youth hockey when they are growing up, and many Canadia
28、n families make a tradition of watching the games.“I played goalie when I was younger,” remembers Alexander. “My family would always watch the Calgary Flames (a team in the National Hockey League) play on TV.”Hockey doesnt just unite families. It also brings the whole country together, especially du
29、ring the Olympics. “Canada is a diverse country that doesnt have a strong unified culture like China. That is why hockey is so important. Supporting the national team brings all of Canada together,” says Alexander.12. The passage is mainly about _.A. the origin and development of hockeyB. Canadians
30、diverse sports cultureC. Marion Alexanders view of hockeyD. the role of hockey in Canadian culture13. Hockey is important to Canadians for all of the following reasons except _.A. it is Canadians favourite sport B. it is an event at the OlympicsC. it is part of the national identity D. it helps unit
31、e the whole country14. What does the underlined sentence imply?A. Canada is more diverse than China.B. Canadians are not as united as the Chinese.C. There are not many things that bring all Canadian people together.D. There are not so many sports in Canada as in China.15. Which of the following woul
32、d be the best title for the passage?A. Hockey Brings Canadians Together B. How to Play HockeyC. The National Identity for Canadians D. Finding Canadian Culture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，选入能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。What is the difference between happy people and unhappy people? 16 Read the f
33、ollowing list of things that HAPPY people do differently from UNHAPPY people and you will know. Well, I can tell you surely that those people who are really happy, fear less and love a lot more. They see each moment, each challenge（挑战）, each person as an opportunity（机会） to discover more about themse
34、lves and the world around them. 17 Happy people understand that you cant really change a situation(境况) by resisting（反抗）it. But they can feel better by understanding that there might be a reason. 18 But , they ask themselves questions like: What can I learn from this? How can I make this better? They
35、 always seem to be pleasant and hopeful no matter .They do the things they do because of the meaning it brings into their lives and because they get a sense of purpose by doing so. 19 they care more about living a life full of meaning rather than, what in our modern society we would call, living a s
36、uccessful life. The fact here is that most of the time they get both, success and meaning, just because they choose to focus on doing the things they love the most. 20 they make sure that their actions bring meaning and happiness in the lives of many. They look for ways to give and to share the best
37、 of themselves with the world and to make other people happy.A. They have an ideal（理想的） living and a balanced life.B. What are these two kinds of people do differently?C. They are kind to themselves and others and they understand the power of love. D. The things happy people do are not for themselve
38、s, but for the good of others.E. They are ready to embrace （拥抱）everything in front of them.F. They understand that “Doing what you love is the most important for living a full life”.G. When something unpleasant happens to them, they dont try to fight it, because this will make the situation even wor
39、se.第二部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，计30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。Tom was a middle-aged leather trader (皮货商) whose repeated 21 in career made him a depressed (沮丧的) man, often complaining that he had been 22 by others. One day he told his wife he was so disappointed with the city t
40、hat he had to 23 . So his family 24 another city. It was the evening of a weekend. When Tom and his wife were busily tidying up their new home, the light suddenly went out. Tom was 25 to have forgotten to 26 candles and had to 27 helplessly in low spirits. Just then he 28 light, hesitant knocks on h
41、is door that were 29 audible（听到）in the quiet night. Whos it? he 30 , since Tom was a 31 to this city. And this was the moment he especially 32 to be disturbed, so he went to the door and opened it hard. At the door was a little girl, 33 asking, “Sir, do you have candles? Im your 34 .” “No,” answered
42、 Tom in anger and shut the door 35 . “What a nuisance（麻烦事）!” He complained over it with his wife. “No sooner had we 36 than the neighbor came to borrow things.” After a while, the door was 37 again by someone. He found the same girl outside. But this time she was holding two candles, saying, “My gra
43、ndma told me the new neighbor downstairs might need candles. She sent me here to give you these. ” Tom was very 38 by what he saw. At that moment he 39 realized what caused his failure in life. It was his coldness with other people. The person who had cheated him in life was nobody else but himself,
44、 for his eyes had been 40 by his unsympathetic (冷漠无情的) mind.21.A. failure B. successC. trouble D. difficulty22.A. annoyed B. cheated C. defeated D. hurt23.A. quit B. stop C. leave D. interrupt24.A. paid a visit to B. moved to C. came acrossD. ran into25.A. careful B. satisfied C. regretful D. mad26.
45、A. light up B. put out C. sold out D. bring along27.A. hope B. wait C. listen D. watch28.A. gathered B. recognized C. counted D. heard29.A. possibly B. noisilyC. rarely D. clearly30.A. wished B. imagined C. wondered D. judged31.A. trader B. local C. newcomer D. passer-by32.A. fancied B. hatedC. want
46、ed D. started33.A. shyly B. proudlyC. hopefully D. coldly34.A. friend B. housekeeper C. messenger D. neighbor35.A. gently B. kindlyC. impatiently D. sadly36.A. turned up B. stayed up C. came around D. settled down37.A. opened B. shutC. knocked D. closed38.A. upset B. amusedC. puzzled D. astonished39
47、.A. suddenly B. gradually C. particularly D. normally40.A. widened B. removed C. clouded D. narrowed第II卷（非选择题）第二节 语法填空（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或括号里单词的正确形式。If you feel stressed by responsibilities at work, you should take a step back and identify(识别) those of greater and less_41_(import
48、ant). Then，handle the most important tasks first so youll feel a real sense of _42_ (achieve)Leaving the less important things until tomorrow _43_(be) often acceptable.Most of us are more focused _44_ our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day. So，get an early start and try to be as produ
49、ctive_45_ possible before lunch. This will give you the confidence you need to get you through the afternoon and go home feeling accomplished._46_(recent)studies show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks_47_(regular)Give your body and brain a rest by stepping outside for_4
50、8_ while, exercising, or doing something you enjoy.If you find something you love doing outside of the office，youll be less likely _49_(bring) your work home. It could be anythinggardening, cooking, music, sportsbut whatever it is，_50_(make) sure its a relief from daily stress rather than another th
51、ing to worry about.第三部分:写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，从第11处起不计分。Dear Mrs. Winthorp，So my first week at college is over! No lectures this mornin
52、g but I think Id email you and let you know how things are going.Im glad to say that anything has worked out fine in the dorm(宿舍). I remember asking for a room as far away from the lifts as possibly and they found me a comfortable one on second floor. There are two girls from my course here and I pl
53、an to make friend with them so that we can help each other on the course work. Everyone else seems very nice and warmly here.Well，I had better to stop now. Im going to attend mine first lesson this afternoon，so Ive got some preparation to make. Keep touch. Best,Carol第二节书面表达(满分25分)假如你是李华，岷县二中校学生会主席，你校将于下周六下午举行英语歌曲大赛，请写信邀请陈校长参加英文歌曲大赛并担任评委，具体事项如下：1. 写作目的（邀请目的）；2. 时间（下周六下午三点到六点），地点（学校大礼堂）；3. 具体节目信息自编。提示单词: 评委Judge 比赛contest/competition 学校大礼堂the school lecture hall注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。- 8 -