1、2020-2021学年辅仁学校期中试卷2020.11高一英语第二部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。APlastic surgery has long been big business in the US, but now the trend is sweeping across Asia.Figures from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery(ISAPS),suggest that whenpo
2、pulation is taken into account. South Korea is now the worlds largest market for plastic surgery.In order to change their looks, 20 percent of women between the ages of 19 and 49 in Seoul,the countrys capital city, admitted they had gone under the knife.It is believed that the rise of South Koreas p
3、op music industry is behind the popularity,and many patients visit clinics with photos of famous stars.asking surgeons to emulate (复制) their noses or eyes.One of the countrys largest clinics, JK Plastic Surgery Center,founded by Joo Kwon,recentlyopened a hotel to better serve customers,who spend an
4、average of $17,675 during a single visit.An increasing amount of clients are non-Koreans,from China,Japan,the Middle East and evenAfrica,and ministers believe medical tourism will help the Korean economy.However, Mr.Kwon warned that young people should be cautious when seeking such operations. “I th
5、ink South Korea has a very narrow definition of beauty because we look pretty much the same. It is also related to low self-esteem. I think the situation will somewhat improve in future as society becomes more diverse. But it will take quite a bit of time until we get there,” he told the reporters.L
6、ast year,the Education Ministry issued a booklet warning Korean high school students of plastic surgery syndrome,saying a local woman whose addiction to plastic surgery left her with an ugly face.21.What is the main cause of the increase in plastic surgery in South Korea?A.The increasing understandi
7、ng of beauty. B.The increasing number of clinics.C.The rise of the pop music industry. D.The rise of the Korean economy.22.What is Mr.Kwons attitude towards plastic surgery?A.He feels it is worth a try. B.He is strongly against it.C.He is not interested in it. D.He is objective about it.23.What does
8、 the underlined word diversemean in the passage?A.different B.special C.beautiful D.confident24. What is the passage mainly about?A.How to have plastic surgery. B.The famous stars in South Korea.C.Why women have plastic surgery. D.Rapid growth of plastic surgery in South Korea.BComfort zone is the m
9、ental place surrounded by borders in our mind where we feel secure. Even though this comfort area and its boundaries are just a state of mind that has nothing to do with reality, it plays a huge role in the progress of our development. Since the comfort zone is limited, there is not much benefit for
10、 you inside your comfort zone. Nothing new will happen until you open yourself and leave your comfort zone.As long as you still having the same beliefs, you cannot grow and expect new things in your life. When you change your beliefs, you will change your thoughts, feelings and actions, and only the
11、n you can expend and grow in all aspects in your life. Even though your background may be affecting your present situation,what really matters is not where you were born,your skin color,race,age,gender,religion,government,or even the poor environment in which you have been living for so many years,b
12、ut what really matters and makes a big difference in your life is your attitude,to understand your comfort zone,how you limit yourself within it,who you are,why you behave the way you do it,and mainly where you are going.Sadly many people dont go anywhere because they stay within their comfort zone.
13、They accept defeat after defeat before even trying or knowing how capable or valuable they really are.These circumstances are not the cause of our actual situation but the conformism (因循守旧) and the poverty of our thoughts and therefore the weakness of our broken spirit. Leave your past behind; const
14、antly transcend (超越) your comfort zone! Your past within this comfort zone is nothing but a wasted load that you dont need to carry at all.Take constant action as many times as it is required and never,never quit. As Napoleon Hill said,“A quitter never wins and a winner never quits. Defeat is never
15、a failure; no circumstance ever is failure until it is accepted by the individual as a failure.” Nothing is impossible for an optimist attitude; everything is possible when we start blindly trusting ourselves,when we have a burning desire to succeed and a blind determination to make our dreams come
16、true; everything is possible when we dont take a no for an answer.25. What is comfort zone according to the passage?A.A place in our realistic life where we obtain comfort.B.A mental place in our mind where we stick to our beliefs.C.A limited place in our mind where we feel safe.D.A secret place in
17、our mind where we communicate with ourselves.26. The author believes staying in our comfort zone can_.A.prevent us from being aware of the reality B.protect us from the cruel realityC.push our development in lifeD.stop us making progress in life27. Napoleon Hill is quoted (引用) in the last paragraph
18、to show that_.A.one should not quit in order to succeedB.there is a great difference between defeat and failureC.it is important to take constant actionsD.a successful person cant leave his comfort zone28.What is NOT necessary for us to succeed?A.A blind determination. B.Refusing to have a no for an
19、 answerC.An optimistic attitude. D.The poor environment in which we live.29.The writing style of this passage can be described as_.A.defensive(防守的)B.persuasive(有说服力的)C.subjective(主观的)D.supportive(支持的)CI was sitting in a taxi, wondering if I had overdressed for the evening, when I looked out of the w
20、indow and saw Mother rooting through(翻找) a dustbin. It was just after dark in March. People hurried along the sidewalks with their collars turned up. I was stuck in traffic two blocks from the party where I was heading.Mother stood fifteen feet away. She had tied rags around her shoulders to keep ou
21、t the spring cold and was rooting through the dustbin. Her gestures were all familiarthe way she tilted(倾斜) her head when studying items of potential value, the way her eyes widened with childish joy when she found something she liked. She probably looked like any of the thousands of homeless people
22、 in New York City. But still she reminded me of the mother. Shed been painting in the desert and reading Shakespeare aloud. It had been months since I laid eyes on Mom, and when she looked up, I was overcome with panic that she would see me and call out my name, and that someone on the way to the sa
23、me party would see us together and that my secret would be out.I slid down in the seat and asked the driver to turn around and take me home.The taxi stopped in front of my building, the doorman held the door for me, and the elevator man took me up to my floor. The apartment was silent except for the
24、 click of my heels on the polished wood floor. I still panicked for seeing Mother rooting happily through the dustbin. I put some Vivaldi on, hoping the music would settle me down.I looked around the room. There were bronze-and-silver vases and books with worn leather spines(书脊). There were the Geor
25、gian maps Id had framed and overstuffed(有厚软垫的) leather armchair I liked to sink into. Id tried to turn the apartment into the sort of place where the person I wanted to be would live. But I could never enjoy it without worrying about my parents on a sidewalk or somewhere else. I was ashamed of mysel
26、f for wearing pearls and living on Park Avenue while they were busy keeping warm and finding something to eat.What could I do? Id tried to help them countless times, but Father would insist they didnt need anything, and Mother would ask for something silly, like a perfume atomizer(喷雾器) . They said t
27、hat they were living the way they wanted to.After sliding down in the taxi, I hated myselfhated my clothes and my apartment. I had to do something, so I called a friend of Mothers and left a message. It was our system of staying in touch. We met for lunch at a restaurant.Mother was sitting at a boot
28、h, studying the menu when I arrived. She waved heartily when she saw me. Its my baby girl! she called out. We ordered. She started talking about Picasso. Shed seen a retrospective(回顾展) of his work.“Im worried about you,” I said. “Tell me what I can do to help.”Her smile faded. “What makes you think
29、I need your help?”“ Mother, Im not rich. But I want to do whatever could help you change your life and make it better.”“Help me change my life? Im fine. Youre the one who needs help. Your values are all confused.”Mother, I saw you rooting through trash in the East Village.Well, people in this countr
30、y are too wasteful. Its my way of recycling. She took a bite of her food. Why didnt you say hello?I was too ashamed, Mother. ”You see? Mother pointed her chopsticks at me. Thats exactly what Im saying. Youre too easily embarrassed. Your father and I are who we are. Accept it.And what am I supposed t
31、o tell people about my parents?“Just tell the truth, Mom said. Thats simple enough.”30.When the author saw her mother,A.it was a cold day in winterB.she was driving her car to a partyC.it had been days since they last metD.she was stuck in traffic in the East Village31. What can we learn about Mothe
32、r?A.She lived a miserable life.B.She enjoyed the way she lived.C.She didnt have a good education.D.She couldnt live better because of lacking money.32.What does the underlined part, “my secret”,in the third paragraph,probably refer to?A.The nickname Mother called the author.B.That the author talked
33、to a woman rooting through the trash.C.That the authors parents didnt have a satisfactory life.D. The authors panic in unexpectedly seeing her mother.33.The author provided details about her apartment to show that sheA.made every effort to live in a decent(体面的)wayB.enjoyed her-good life in every way
34、C.lived where the person she wanted to be would liveD.was rich enough to help her poor parents.34.In the authors opinion, rooting through a dustbin is_.A.a way of reusing the wasted thingsB.a good method to save moneyC.an interesting way to kill timeD.done by someone who is very poor35. According to
35、 Mother, the author needed help because she_.A.desired a good life to liveB.wasted too many things in her daily lifeC.was too easily ashamed to greet herD.cared too much about what others would think about her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够填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Study Links Video Game
36、Use to Problems in SchoolA new study warns that too much time spent playing computer games could affect a childs performance at school. _1_ They show that too many hours spent playing games can reduce students chances of success in school. More than 600 teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 took p
37、art in the research project. _2_ It is said to be the first ever long-term study in Northern Ireland on the influence of information technology on school test results. The study found that teenagers who played computer games less than once a week were more successful in school than those who played
38、them twice a day or more.41% of the students who used gaming devices two or more times a day received passing grades on school exams. _3_ The study found that social media use did not affect school performance. The study found that social media use did not affect school performance. Celine McStravic
39、k is the director of the National Childrens Bureau Northern Ireland. She says the study showed no connection between social media and test results._4_CI think thats more because social media is part of every childs life. Its the way they communicate. Its the way they keep in touch with their friends
40、.Many parents say their children are becoming increasingly dependent on computer games. Some have compared gaming to a drug addiction. _5_ It suggested that computer games can cause children to stay awake late at night. Less sleep makes children tired and unable to pay attention in school the next d
41、ay.A.However, the study did not explore addiction.B.The new games are much different from older ones.G.It was clear that social media didnt have any effect.D.It took place over a period of three years from 2013 to 2015.E.That compared with 77% of those who rarely played the games.F.Drug addiction do
42、es great harm to their health and performance at school.G.Britains National Childrens Bureau Northern Ireland reported the results of the study.第三部分 语言知识运用（55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题,每题1分,共20分）A Love Note to My MomWhen I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers
43、. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling_1_ in your life. Little did I know you were_2_ every penny you earned to go to_3_ school.I cannot thank you enough for_4_ you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room w
44、here you were buried_5_ piles of law books. I was _6_.Why were you doing what I domemorizing textbooks and studying for_7_? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didnt know Moms_8_be lawyers too. You smiled and said,“In life, you can do anything you want to do.”As young as I wa
45、s, that statement kept_9_ in my ears. I watched as you faced the_10_of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a_11_ and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you_12_.With your words of wisdom in my_13_mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My w
46、hole world_14_.I set out to live my life filled with_15_, seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.Your words became my motto. I_16_found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) _17_one of the few women (chief medical r
47、eporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said, “Yes, I ll try that.”Encouraged by your_18_, I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and_19_meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I m_20_ it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to
48、 live.1.A.foundB.playedC.keptD.provided2.A.savingB.makingC.donatingD.receiving3.A.businessB.fashionC.lawD.medical4.A.whatB.thatC.whichD.where5.A.atB.toC.uponD.under6.A.amusedB.worriedC.puzzledD.disappointed7.A.rolesB.testsC.positionsD.shows8.A.mustB.ought toC.needD.could9.A.ringingB.blowingC.falling
49、D.beating10.A.choicesB.chancesC.challengesD.changes11.A.professorB.doctorC.reporterD.model12.A.in dangerB.in actionC.in troubleD.in charge13.A.weakB.powerfulC.youthfulD.empty14.A.came backB.closed downC.went byD.opened up15.A.hopeB.hardshipC.harmonyD.sadness16.A.constantlyB.shortlyC.hardlyD.nearly17
50、.A.andB.butC.orD.for18.A.descriptionB.statementC.praiseD.introduction19.A.secretlyB.curiouslyC.carelesslyD.eagerly20A.doingB.consideringC.correctingD.reading第二节 短文语法填空（共10小题10个空;每小题1分,满分10分）阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的词,如有括号提示,请以提示词的正确形式填空。These days, most young women are eager for a slim figure. As a result, t
51、he majority of them take weight-loss pills, not 1 (know) that those pills can cause damage to their health. Amy, a Canadian actress, took weight-loss pills called Fat less, 2 are quiet popular among young women in Canada. It really 3 (work) and she lost 7 kilograms in two months. However, the pills
52、contained a harmful chemical that caused her liver to fail. Amys mother insisted on her 4 (send) to the hospital 5 (receive) good treatment. It was a really 6 (pain) experience for Amy, but it is a good lesson for us to learn 7 . Most of us dont realize the importance of health 8 we have lost it 9 (
53、thorough). We should remember: Nothing is 10 (important) than health. 第三节 用所给词的适当形式填空（共10小题10个空;每小题1分,满分10分）1.An expert who had make great (成就) in heart operation was invited to our hospital to exchange his valuable experience with our staff. 2.It is fortunate that immediate action was taken in (反应)
54、 to the emergency. 3.Teenagers are advised to acquire necessary living skills before they gain (independent) from their parents. 4.The adventurer in the desert was at a loss where to go because the surroundings changed overnight which was beyond (recognize). 5.Present at the meeting are a group of f
55、amous (biology) who have made great contributions to the world. 6.Whatever difficulties you come across, you are supposed to take a p attitude and figure out ways to smooth them out. 7.A friend indeed is a friend not only shares in our happiness but also keeps us c when we are in trouble. 8. (base)
56、his design on calligraphy, Jobs invented a set of beautiful typeface which was later adopted by Microsoft. 9.It is strongly proposed that effective measures (take) to prevent the qpidemic from spreading again. 10.With his mind (concentrate) on a unique plant in the forest, the scientist didnt notice
57、 a tiger coming up. 第四节 根据要求翻译句子（共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分）1.这张照片让我想起了那场比赛的具体情况。（remind.of; detail） 2.你应该尽量利用每一个学习机会。（take advantage of）3.依我看,这两部小说有很多共同之处。（in common）4.那个少年非常努力地来挽救他那濒临崩溃的友情。（effort; on the rocks）5.那位编辑因为误解了那个与他同甘共苦的助手而向他道歉。（make an apology; through thick and thin; 定语从句）第四部分 书面表达（15分）我校门口在放学或
58、返校时间经常出现交通拥堵,给师生和路人带来了很多不便。校学生会就此向同学们征集解决拥堵的良策。假如你是高一学生李华,请按以下要求及提示用英文写一封建议信。内容包括：1.写信目的;2.提出2-3点建议（1.鼓励学生自行骑车或走路上学;2.）注意：1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear President, Yours sincerelyLi Hua 参考答案：第部分 阅读理解第一节 阅读理解3篇 CDAD CDADB DBCADD第二节 七选五 GDECA第部分 语言知识运用第一节 完型填空 BACAD CBDAC DBCDA ACBDA第二节 短文语法填空1.know
59、ing2.which3.worked4.being sent5.to receive6.painful7.from8.until9.thoroughly10.more important第三节 用所给词的适当形式填空1.achievements2.response3.independence4.recognition5.biologist6.positivepany8.Basing9.(should) be taken10.concentrated第四节 根据要求翻译句子（自己制作,作为参考）1.The photo reminded me of the details of that race
60、. 2.You should take advantage of every opportunity to learn. 3.As far as I am concerned, the two novels have much in common. 4.The boy made great effort to save friendship on the rocks. 5.The editor made an apology to the assistant who supported him through thick and thin for misunderstanding him. 第四部分 书面表达
