湖南长沙一中高一下学期期末考试-英语

湖南省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(带答案解析）（满分：150分；考试时间：120分钟）学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Discover Nature Schools programsBecoming Bears (Kindergarten-2 grade)By becoming baby bears, children learn from their “parent” to survive the seasons. Kids will find safety in the spring and learn kinds of food bears eat during the summer, and then create a cave for winter hibernation(冬眠). After learning the skills needed to survive, students will go out of the cave as an independent black bear able to care for themselves. (1.5-2 hours)Whose Clues? (3-5 grade)Kids will discover how plants and animals use their special structures to survive. Through outdoor study of plants and animals, kids will recognize their special structures and learn how they enable species to eat, avoid their enemies and survive. Using what they have learned, kids will choose one species and tell how they survive in their living places. (3-4 hours)Winged Wonders (3-5 grade)Birds add color and sound to our world and play an important ecological (生态的) role. Students will learn the basics of birds, understand the role birds play in food chains and go bird watching using field guides and telescopes. Students will do hands-on activities. Students will use tools to build bird feeders, allowing them to attract birds at home.(3-4 hours)Exploring Your Watershed (6-8 grade)We all depend on clean water. Examining how our actions shape the waterways around us. Go on a hike to see first-hand some of the challenging water quality problems in a city. Students will test the water quality to determine the health of an ecosystem.● Each program is taught for a class with at least 10 students.● All programs include plenty of time outdoors. So please prepare properclothing, sunscreen and insect killers for children.●Totakepartinaprogram,****************************.gov.1．What can kids do at Becoming Bears?A．Watch bears’ performances.B．Take care of bearsC．Learn how to survive a bear attack.D．Pretend to be baby bears to learn about bears.2．Kids who are interested in plants will choose______________.A．Whose Clues? B．Exploring your Watershed C．Becoming Bears D．Winged Wonders3．According to the passage, all the four programs _____________.A．have the same teaching hours B．have outdoor activitiesC．are offered during summer holidays D．are designed for primary school studentsI came to the United States ten years ago. I would always say that I was trying to study, but there were always things like work and my kids that would not allow me to start.Now I realized that those were only excuses. What stopped me was that I was afraid to start studying again. I always believed I would learn by myself.One day, however, my son told me that he was sad because his friends would come over and I didn’t understand them because I didn’t speak English. He was also sad because I could never help him with his homework. That same day, I told myself, “Rocio, you have to start believing in yourself and you will see you can make it.”The next day, I went downtown to look for a big banner (横幅) in front of the school which said that they offered classes for adults. I came in to see if I could join, but the classes were closed already. That night I took the kids to the movies, and on the way back, I told them we would take a new route. I ended up getting lost. That’s the way I found Chaffey College. The following Monday, I went to ask for information. They told me that summer school was starting that week.That’s how I started studying English last summer. It is difficult, but I havehad great rewards. My daughter had written a story for school. It was about the female they most admired and why. She wrote that I was the person she most admired because I had started going to college. I will never forget this.4．According to the passage, the author probably is a ________.A．teacher B．doctor C．father D．mother5．What made the author make up her mind to study English?A．What her son said.B．What her daughter said.C．Thinking about herself.D．Thinking about her daughter.6．How did they find Chaffey College?A．On the way to the movies.B．They took a new route and got lost.C．Ask a stranger for information.D．According to the banner.7．Which of the following is NOT true?A．The author came to the United States from another country.B．The author had two children including one daughter.C．What really changed the author’s life was that she believed in herself. D．The author wrote that she was the person her son most admired.Have you ever wondered if you see the same colours as other people? Most people know what blue is when they see it. They call it "blue” because they were taught the word and connected it with what they saw. But how do you know what you see as blue isn’t someone else s red?The ability to perceive (感知) different colours is up to receptors (接受器) in our eyes. Light waves hit these receptors and they react depending on which colour the light is, sending signals to the brain. The brain then reads these signals to determine which colour light the eyes are receiving.Some people’s receptors are more developed than others. The inability of thereceptor to feel the light waves correctly means that some people cannot tell the differences between similar colours.Those with more developed receptors can see more colours. We sometimes hear people having an argument about whether something is dark blue or black. It might be because one person has stronger receptors to feel the light than another.In the past, most scientists would argue that everyone saw colours in the same way. However, research was conducted on monkeys, in which their receptors were changed. This enabled them to see more colours than usual. Normally monkeys can only see blue and green, but the change allowed them to see red. Their brains automatically (自动地) got used to new colours. This suggests that our brains may adapt depending on our stimulus (刺激) and find new colors of the things we see. Colours could be a very personal experience, unique to everyone.So, the next time you talk about your favourite colour, just remember if yours is blue and your friend says red, you two might actually be thinking about the same colour. What if everyone in the world has the same favourite colour, but just calls it different names?8．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．How we perceive colours.B．The inability to see colours.C．What the brain does with signals.D．The connection between receptors and light waves.9．Which of the following might the author agree with?A．Some people cannot feel colours with their developed receptors.B．The more light people feel, the weaker receptors they have.C．People with poor receptors usually have colour weakness.D．People who have strong receptors can see dark blue.10．What’s the purpose of conducting the research on monkeys?A．To test the monkeys with colours.B．To develop the receptors of humans.C．To enable monkeys to find more colors.D．To prove everyone sees colours in a different way.11．Where does the text probably come from?A．A film review. B．A science magazine.C．An art magazine. D．A business newspaper.As teenagers grow up, it can be easy for some to form bad habits. To prevent harmful habits from dominating a teenager’s life is necessary. They must learn to recognize bad habits early and make proper changes. To change bad habits isn’t easy, even with many tries.According to modern psychology(心理学)，we must first learn about the “habit cycle”， which works like this:Firstly, there is a “cue”, an action, event, or situation that acts as a signal to do something. Secondly, there is a “routine”, the regular action you take in response to the cue. Thirdly, there is the “reward”, the good thing or feeling we get from the routine. For example, when we feel unhappy (cue), we eat lots of unhealthy snacks (routine) which makes us feel happy (reward). The reward makes us much more likely to continue the cycle, and the bad habit of depending on unhealthy snacks is formed.To help a positive change in our bad habits, we must first check our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them. We can do this by applying habit cycles with our own positive ideas. For example, we could try to replace a negative routine with something more positive. So, when we feel unhappy again (cue), rather than eat snacks, we could listen to some favourite music instead (routine), which will make us feel relaxed(reward).Besides changing bad habits,we can also use the habit cycle to create good habits.For example,when we come to a lift (cue), our normal routine is to ride it,but we could change this routine into something more positive by taking the stairs instead.Although changing bad habits takes time, yet by showing some self-control and taking many small steps repeatedly we will build a happy and healthy life full of good habits!12．Which word can best replace the underlined word “dominating” in paragraph 1? A．Benefiting.B．Controlling.C．Valuing.D．Recollecting.13．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A．How “habit cycle” works.B．Why “habit cycle” should be carried out.C．What benefits “habit cycle” can bring to us.D．When and where “habit cycle” should be used.14．How can we changing our bad habits?A．By putting our own positive ideas into habit cycles.B．By checking our bad habit cycles and getting used to them.C．By listening to some favourite music and relaxing ourselves.D．By replacing a positive routine with something more negatives.15．Which is the right routine in the habit cycle when you feel stressed and want to get energetic?A．Eating much junk food.B．Staying up to watch football matches.C．Playing basketball with friends.D．Playing computer games for a long time.二、五选五Last month we asked our students about their free time activities.Our questions were about exercise,use of the Internet and watching TV. 16 We found that only fifteen percent of our students exercise every day.Forty-five percent exercise four to six times a week.Twenty percent exercise only one to three times a week.17We all know that many students often go online,but we were surprised that ninety percent of them use the Internet every day.The other ten percent use it at leastthree or four times a week.Most students use it for fun and not for homework.18 Only two percent of the students watch TV one to three times a week.Thirteen percent watch TV four to six times a week.And eighty-five percent watch TV every day!Although many students like to watch sports,game shows are the most popular.It is good to relax by using the Internet or watching game shows, 19 It is healthy for the mind and the body.Exercise such as playing sports is fun,and you can spend time with your friends and family as you play together.And remember,“Old habits die hard.”20A．So start exercising before it’s too late!B．And twenty percent do not exercise at all.C．but we think the best way to relax is through exercise.D．Here are the results.E．The answers to our questions about watching television were also interesting.三、单项选择21．—Tom, did you ever see _____ book that I bought with you last week?—No, but Dad saw____ book under the bed this morning. I’m not sure if it is that book.A．a, the B．the, the C．the, a22．Mike’s ideas are always different from_____,and we all like to ask him for advice. A．us B．we C．our D．ours23．I’m feeling much better now so you ________ call the doctor.A．couldn’t B．wouldn’t C．can’t D．needn’t24．— Our school sports meet_____next week. Which sport will you take part in? —The long jump and the high jump. I’m good at jumping.A．holds B．will be held C．is holding D．is held25．At present, he is busy writing a book _______he calls the trip of his life. A．in that B．on what C．in which D．in what26．—_____Mike is now 17, he is still like a little child.—Well, that’s because he depends on his parents for almost everything. A．Even though B．When C．Unless D．If27．When ________ to someone，I usually say，“Pleased to meet you.”A．introduce B．introduced C．introducing D．am introduced 28．—Would you like to go to the cinema tonight?—I'd like________, but I am too busy.A．so B．to C．it D．/29．—Where’s Jess?—She is in the computer room and we saw her_____research online.A．doing B．having done C．to do D．did30．_____the news, he jumped for joy.A．To hear B．Heard C．Hear D．Hearing31．It is difficult ______ a best friend.A．to find B．finding C．find D．to be found 32．They stayed in the cold for several hours and they didn’t have anything_____. A．eat B．eating C．to eat D．ate33．The experiment_____in your article is interesting.A．mentioned B．to mention C．mentioning D．mention34．The scientist found the equipment in the laboratory_____.A．damage B．damaging C．to damage D．damaged35．________the resistant force, they declared that they had put army including advanced tanks and fighter­planes________.A．To wipe out; in stockB．Wiping out; in placeC．Having wiped out; in stockD．To wipe out; in place四、完形填空Indian army and 38 . He had a son who just did not bother to take care of his own 39 nor respected him while he was in the house.Mr. Kurien got 40 with the life in his house and decided to move into thisold age home here. We both began to share a lot of 41 whenever we met and slowlyit was a daily affair that I used to spend some time with him 42 what he was doing in the army, their daily schedule, camps,food etc, which he used to share with43 .I used to carry with me some snacks and eat them under a tree with him. I sawhim really very happy in my 44 . One day he told me with tears in his eyes,“I really found a very good 45 in you. I feel like living some more yearsto spend happy time with you.”As we 46 , I told him not to worry and that god would give him enough time to spend with me. However, I had an official meeting and could not go to theold age home the next day. The day after when 1 reached the home, his room was47 . I was told he 48 the very night we both met last.I really miss him. I have not given him anything 49 , except that I usedto listen to his words and share his thoughts.Let us 50 what we can.36．A．rarely B．immediately C．frequently D．casually37．A．met B．blamed C．chose D．explored 38．A．resigned B．retired C．failed D．escaped 39．A．teacher B．student C．mother D．father 40．A．excited B．disappointed C．astonished D．satisfied 41．A．toys B．clothes C．thoughts D．quarrels 42．A．discussing B．discovering C．watching D．punishing 43．A．worry B．joy C．fear D．curiosity 44．A．existence B．disappearance C．absence D．presence 45．A．friend B．neighbour C．stranger D．customer 46．A．parted B．argued C．worked D．succeeded 47．A．broken B．empty C．crowded D．messy48．A．fell down B．gave up C．got lost D．passed away 49．A．cheap B．expensive C．worthwhile D．ordinary 50．A．get B．express C．share D．discuss五、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2018-2019学年湖南省长沙市中学高一英语期末试题含解析一、选择题1. ------ I’m surprised to hear that Sue and Paul have ________.------- So am I. They seemed very happy together when I last saw them.A. broken upB. finished upC. divided upD. closed up参考答案：A2. By the end of next year, my father _______ on the farm for twenty years, where I once _______ for a few days in my childhood.A. will work; stayedB. will be working; had stayedC. will have worked; stayedD. has worked; had stayed参考答案：C3. “Please close the window,” he said to me.→He me the window.A.said to；to closeB.told to；closingC.asked；to closeD.said to；please close参考答案：C本题主要考查句型ask sb to do sth.4. You have the right to work. Don’t ___ and never ____ to anyone.A. give up it; give inB. give it up; give inC. give in it; give upD. give it in; give up参考答案：B5. Don't forget the past while we are ______ a happy _______．（）A．live；life B．lived；life C．live；live D．living；life参考答案：D．当我们现在过着幸福生活的时候不要忘记过去．本题考查现在进行时；live a happy life过着幸福的生活；be动词后接过去分词表示"被动"，本题中没有被动的含义，排除B；be 动词后不接动词原形，排除A和C；be 动词后接动词﹣ing为现在进行时，表示"此刻或现阶段在进行的动作"，故选择D．6. Can you tell me _____ the railway station?A. how I can get toB. how can I get toC. where I can get toD. where can I get to参考答案：A7. In some languages，100 words make up half of all words in daily conversations. A．using B．to use C．having used D．used参考答案：D8. Sometimes _______ English is quite different from _______ English in many ways.A. speaking; writingB. spoken; writtenC. speaking; writtenD. spoken; writing参考答案：B9. —How do you________ we go to Beijing for our holidays?—I think we’d better fly there.It’s much more comfortable.A．insist B．wantC．suppose D．suggest参考答案：D句意为：——你建议我们怎样去北京度假？——我想我们最好坐飞机去那儿。

湖南省长沙市一中08-09学年高一下学期期末考试（英语）听力。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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选项。

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。

1．Who cooked the meal?A．The woman．B．Tom．C．Tim．2．What does the woman think of the course?A．It's easy．B．It's difficult．C．It's interesting．3．Where is Dicky now?A．In the cal'．B．In a schoo1．C．At Tommy's house．4．Why is the woman tired?A．She studied too long．B．She took an exam last night．C．She saw a movie a11 night long．5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Classmates．B．Workmates．C．Husband and wife．第二节（共12小题；每小题1分，满分12分）听下面4段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6．What does the man think of the movie?A．Frightening．B．Boring．C．Real．7．How was the last month’s earthquake compared with the one in the film?A．n is lighter．B．It is equally strong．C．It is stronger．听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。

2023-2024学年湖南省长沙市长郡中学高一（下）期末英语试卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分7.5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选项。

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．（1.5分）What is the relationship between the speakers？A.Mother and son.B.Teacher and student.C.Classmates.2．（1.5分）What will the man do this afternoon？A.Do some running.B.Go swimming.C.Play basketball.3．（1.5分）What is Michelle trying to do？A.Express her thanks.B.Give some advice.C.Invite Henry to dinner.4．（1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about？A.A joke.B.A mouse.C.A friend.5．（1.5分）Why does Linda refuse to go to the concert？A.She isn't interested in it.B.She wants to rest at home.C.She hasn't finished her homework.第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2021-2022学年湖南省长沙市第一高级中学高一英语下学期期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. When she asks you to do something，you do it ______.A．immediately B．at onceC．in no time D．all the above参考答案：DA、B、C三项都有“立刻，马上”的意思，故选D项。

2. —Was it ______Eric’s failing in the driving test again ______made him depressed this morning.—Yes, I can’t agree more with you.A. that;whichB. which;thatC. which;whichD. that;that参考答案：D考查主语从句和强调句型。

上句：是Eric在驾校考试中的再次失败使他感到沮丧。

下句：我完全同意。

第一空是that引导的主语从句，陈述一个事实；第二空是强调句的that，强调句子的主语。

故选D。

【名师点睛】强调句的使用:１.用It is／was...that／who...句型表示强调。

（1）陈述句的强调句型：It is/was+被强调部分（通常是主语、宾语或状语）+that/who（当强调主语且主语指人）+其它部分。

e.g. It was yesterday that he met Li Ping.（2）一般疑问句的强调句型：同上，只是把is/was提到it前面。

e.g. Was it yesterday that he met Li Ping?（3）特殊疑问句的强调句型：被强调部分（通常是疑问代词或疑问副词）+is/was+it+that/who+其它部分？e.g. When and where was it that you were born?注：被强调的部分（通常是句子的主语、状语、宾语或宾语补足语）放在is／was的后面，如被强调的是人，则后面可用who，whom等代替。

2024上学期期末考试试卷高一英语（答案在最后）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)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。

1.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where is the new supermarket?A.Next to the bank.B.Near the cinema.C.Beside the theater.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W:I heard there’s a newly opened supermarket in our block.Is it near the theater?M:No.It’s opposite the bank,right next to the cinema.2.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman decide to do?e back another time.B.Buy other flowers instead.C.Go to another shop.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W:I’d like to buy a bunch of red roses,please.M:Sorry.They just sold out.Do you want some yellow tulips,or white lilies maybe?W:Never mind.I’ll come a little earlier tomorrow.Thanks.3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How will the boy go to the museum?A.By foot.B.By underground.C.By bike.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M:I don’t want to walk to the museum.Have you seen my bike?W:Oh,your cousin borrowed it this morning.I forgot to tell you.M:Never mind.I’ll take the subway then.4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Why does the woman refuse to see another movie?A.She has to go out.B.She needs to work now.C.She wants to rest.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M:The action movie we just saw is excellent!Now let’s see another one.A romance perhaps?W:Maybe another time,Peter.I have an important meeting tomorrow morning and I really need to sleep now.5.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】When will the company bus pass by?A.At8:30.B.At8:45.C.At9:00.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W:Oh,I’m so dead.It’s already8:30now.I should have thrown that stupid alarm clock away long ago! M:Calm down,Honey.Your company bus will pass by our apartment in15minutes.You still have time.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。

命题审题：雅礼中学英语备课组分值：150分时量：120分钟最新试卷十年寒窗苦，踏上高考路，心态放平和，信心要十足，面对考试卷，下笔如有神，短信送祝福，愿你能高中，马温馨提示：多少汗水曾洒下，多少期待曾播种，终是在高考交卷的一刹尘埃落地，多少记忆梦中惦记，多少青春付与流水，人生，总有一次这样的成败，才算长大。

高考保持心平气和，不要紧张，像对待平时考试一样去做题，做完检查一下题目，不要直接交卷，检查下有没有错的地方，然后耐心等待考试结束。

第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）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。

1. What is the man doing?A. Watching TVB. CookingC. Preparing to go out2. Where is Lisa most probably now?A. At workB. At homeC. In the hospital3. What did David do yesterday?A. He did his homeworkB. He went swimmingC. He had an exam4. When is the plane leaving?A. At 4:40B. At 5:40C. At 6:405. How will Bella go to Shanghai?A. By planeB. By carC. By train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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2022-2023学年湖南省高一下学期期末英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________一、阅读理解Wanted: Someone for a KissWe’re looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.Father ChristmasWe’re looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas Suit.Working days: Every Saturday from November 25 to December 16 and every day from December 18 to December 23 except Sundays，10:30-16:00.Excellent pay.Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountant AssistantWhen you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division(部门), dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level, we would be delighted to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Software TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Monthly pay at least $2,500 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV(简历)to Mrs, R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.1．Who is qualified to apply for a position with London Kiss 100FM? A．Samantha, 30, a teacher skilled in writing computer programmes. B．Bruce, 52, a truck driver who has got some scars on his arm due to a traffic accident.C．Steven, 38, a modern dance music producer with experience in music production. D．Kathy, 25, a saleswoman who has graduated with a GCSE grade C level certificate.2．What is the candidate to join in the Revenue Administration Unit expected to do?A．Design courses and present them.B．Deal with post among other things.C．Mainly promote and sell their products.D．Take charge of personnel work and other general duties.3．What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．The applicant should be a middle aged person.B．The applicant should send his CV to Mrs. R. Oglivie.C．The software trainer can get at most £2,500 a month.D．The software trainer should do extra work from 10:30 to 16:00 on Saturdays.It was about ten years ago on a cold winter day. I was walking over to visit my dad when it began raining heavily. Although his house was only a short walk from mine, I was wet all over and it chilled (使冰冷) my bones. I knocked on his door and stepped in. Warm steam was floating from the kitchen. It touched my nose, and suddenly, I was 8 years old again. Dad was making Nana’s special sauce.When I was growing up, Nana would make us an Italian feast every Sunday. She would slowly cook her spaghetti (意大利面) sauce for hours. Then she would drop in potatoes, chicken, meatballs, sausage and sometimes even steak. When it was done, we would mix it in the spaghetti, fix the plates and sprinkle(洒) it on the cheese. It always left our bellies full, our hearts happy and the house smelling heavenly.I sat down while Dad made me a plate. It felt so good having a meal like we used to when I was a boy. We talked about those old times, my warm-hearted aunt and laughed over the memories, both good and bad. I didn’t feel cold any more.Dad and Nana have been gone for years now. I still miss them both every singleday. Although my daughter and I both know how to make Nana’s special sauce, we don’t cook it as often as we could. Maybe it is because no matter how hard I try, I can never get it 100 percent right. Maybe it was just the love with which Nana and Dad cooked it that made it so delicious. Either way, this winter, I’m going to make some again.4．How was the author feeling on his way to his father’s house? A．Excited. B．Cold. C．Tired. D．Warm.5．What can we learn about the Italian feast when the author was growing up? A．It was nice and delicious. B．He had to make it by himself. C．The spaghetti was mixed with everything. D．He never felt full after it. 6．Nana was most probably the author’s _________.A．sister B．wife C．aunt D．daughter 7．What is the best title for the passage?A．A Travel in Winter B．My Cooking ExperienceC．Nana and My Dad D．Special Sauce with LoveHaving worked with ACE(African Conservation Experience) before. I knew that I had their complete support throughout my trip.At the airport I was introduced to other volunteers who would be travelling to Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary with me. Upon arrival at the local town of Care for Wild, Nelspruit, we were met by a worker and we quickly got a sense of the importance of the project we were attending.My first proper day at the project. Just wow. To feed a rhino baby. To approach (接近) them with their cute mouths open wide in preparation for their milk. The heartwarming moment was bittersweet though, as I remembered the reason these sweet babies were here… their mothers were killed. Hearing the stories that resulted with each beautiful baby arriving at the project was heartbreaking.I put all my heart into the work at this project.Every day at the project was full of hard work. If you think it’s all about getting to cuddle (搂抱) and play with a baby rhino, that thought is wide of the mark as it’s not the purpose of this project. Preparing milk feeds. Bush walks. Night rides. The anti-poaching(反盗猎) dog unit training and the mountedunit checkups. But all the hard work was so worth it to see the babies running around or rolling in the mud(泥浆).If you are considering volunteering at Care for Wild, do it. Yes, it is hard work. Yes, you will be tired. But trust me when I say it is all so worth it.I have left with a great amount of love for this animal and I will continue to be a supporter of their care and protection. I hope that one day, rhinos will be able to live in the wild freely. Until then, it is up to us to continue to work hard towards it. What are you waiting for?8．Why did the author go to Nelspruit?A．To have an adventure. B．To get to know ACE further. C．To do research on wild animals. D．To help with wildlife protection. 9．How did the author feel during her first day at Care for Wild? A．Amazed but sad. B．Bored and lonely.C．Nervous but lucky. D．Proud and relaxed.10．What does the underlined part“wide of the mark”in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Creative. B．Comforting. C．Wrong. D．Unproven. 11．What does the author want to do in the last paragraph?A．Describe life at Care for Wild.B．Call for people to stop poaching.C．Give an introduction to Care for Wild.D．Advise readers to volunteer at Care for Wild.二、其他Ways to make a great first impressionHere are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers.● 12Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or weak. Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left. However, don’t have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolite.● 13When meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardlyknows you with a bad impression. As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early. It’s better to be hanging around the place than be stuck in traffic.● 14Make sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their name in a polite way. Repeat the name and use it later in conversation. This will increase the chances of their remembering your name in the future.●Make good conversations.To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you. It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby. A．Be on time.B．Speak fluently.C． Have a proper handshake.D．Introduce yourself and ask for names.三、完形填空One day, I logged on to Facebook and realized that I was very close to havingnearing midnight and my 27 were disappearing. I finally realized thatno one else was coming. I 28 myself and promised that I would spend less time online. Then I took a gulp of the beer. It was delicious but 29 —seven hundred friends, and I was drinking alone.15．A．aware B．scared C．thoughtful D．proud 16．A．enemies B．strangers C．employers D．friends 17．A．made friends B．teamed up C．lost contact D．held conversations18．A．real-life B．imaginary C．ambitious D．digital 19．A．invitations B．responses C．callings D．beliefs 20．A．close B．honest C．potential D．available 21．A．confidence B．doubt C．carelessness D．impression 22．A．UnfortunatelyB．Eventually C．Unsurprisingly D．Actually 23．A．danced B．reasoned C．chatted D．argued 24．A．pretend B．deny C．explain D．grasp 25．A．found out B．turn out C．ran out of D．got rid of 26．A．fade B．decline C．wind D．grow 27．A．dreams B．hopes C．invitations D．appointments 28．A．toasted B．perceived C．believed D．predicted 29．A．precise B．bittersweet C．curious D．apparent四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

湖南省高一下学期英语期末试卷考生注意：本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读理解和书面表达，满分100分，时量120分钟，请将答案写在答题卷上。

PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）SECTION ADirections: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letters (A,B or C) on the question booklet. You will hear each conversation TWICE.Questions 1 through 2 are based on the following conversation.1. How long was the woman on the phone?A. For a few hours.B. All night.C. All morning.2. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Get a new phone.B. Talk less on the phone.C. Add call waiting.Questions 3 through 4 are based on the following conversation.3. What does the man like most about the house?A. The design.B. The location.C. The price.4. How much discount can the woman give the man?A. 5%.B. 10%.C. 20%.Questions 5 through 6 are based on the following conversation.5. How often do the speakers do a general cleaning?A. Every day.B. Once a week.C. Twice a week.6. What will the man’s group do?A. Clean the windows.B. Sweep the floor.C. Paint the wall.Questions 7 through 9 are based on the following conversation.7. What is probably the man’s major?A. Physics.B. History.C. English.8. What does the woman say about “History of Music”?A. It sounds boring.B. The class was full.C. She took it in high school.9. What do we know about the woman?A. She has changed her major.B. She has never taken Spanish.C. She has a great interest in movies. Questions 10 through 12 are based on the following conversation.10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Colleagues (同事).C. Strangers.11. How many children are there in the woman’s family?A. Ten.B. Eleven.C. Twelve.12. What does the woman’s father do?A. An airport worker.B. A taxi driver.C. A food store owner.Questions 13 through 15 are based on the following conversation.13. What happened at the beginning of the game?A. Seattle took a big early lead.B. The fans became crazy.C. Washington had a good start.14. What did the player of Washington hurt?A. His finger.B. His knee.C. His head.15. What did the Washington’s coach do?A. He let the injured player stay in the game.B. He replaced the injured player.C. He took out some of his best players.SECTION BDirections: In this section, you will hear mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with theinformation you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. You’ll hear the mini-talk TWICE.Blanks 16 through 20 are based on the following talk.Students’ Attitude to MusicDifferent tastes ◆1,00,00 students involved in the survey ◆32%: 16◆17 %: R&B◆14%: 1819 to hear new songs ormusic ◆46%: TV and films ◆21%: friends◆19%: 20PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGESECTION A （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. One-thir d of the country _____ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens _____ black people.A. is; areB. is; isC. are; areD. are; is22. We don't imagine the twins have arrived, _____?A. do weB. have theyC. don’t weD. haven’t they23. _____ is even important _____ as the earth cooled down, water began to appear on its surface.A. That, whichB. What, thatC. What, whatD. It, that24. John invited about 40 people to his wedding, most of _____ are family members.A. themB. thatC. whichD. whom25. The door _____ open, no matter how hard she pushed.A. shouldn’tB. couldn’tC. wouldn’tD. mightn’t26. When we saw the road _____ with snow, we decided to spend the holiday at home.A. blockB. to blockC. blockingD. blocked27. The driver wanted to park his car near the roadside but was asked by the police _____.A. not to doB. not toC. not doD. do not28. When I was little, my mother used to sit by my bed, _____ me stories till I fell asleep.A. having toldB. tellingC. toldD. to tell29. The girl has a great interest in sport and ____ badminton classes twice a week over the last three years.A. tookB. is takingC. takesD. has been taking30. It’s much easier to make friends ____ you have similar interests.A. unlessB. whenC. even thoughD. so thatSECTION B （共12小题；每小题1分，满分12分）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.I just read a beautiful story. It is about a little girl, a movie and a corporation. 31, if crying at work might be a problem, you should wait until you get home to read it. Trust me.10-year-old Colby Curtin of Huntington Beach, California, had been 32with a rare form of cancer for three years. This month, it became 33that Colby would probably die soon. The one thing she wanted to do before she died was to see the movie Up. She’d been 34by the previews.But Colby’s health was so 35that she could not be taken to the theater, and Up is only playing in theaters. By June 9, it was clear Colby wouldn’t 36it. A family friend began desperately dialing numbers at Pixar. She finally 37to someone and told them Colby’s will. After a discussion, Pixar 38to help.C olby’s mother asked her, “Do you think you can hold on?” “I’m 39to die, but I’m going to wait for the movie, ”the girl replied.On June 10, Pixar 40an employee to the Curtin’s home and showed the film on DVD-possibly the only DVD copy of the movie that exists.Here’s what her mom said, “When I watched it, I had really no idea about the 41or the theme of the movie. I just know that word ‘Up’ and all of the balloons and I swear to you, for me it meant that Colby was going to g o up, up to 42. ”Colby died seven hours after watching the movie.31. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Finally32. A. sticking B. suffering C. keeping D. living33. A. clear B. uncertain C. sorry D. sure34. A. fascinated B. fond C. interested D. surprised35. A. good B. poor C. healthy D. ordinary36. A. do B. see C. make D. survive37. A. got over B. got away C. got down D. got through38. A. refused B. hoped C. agreed D. offered39. A. scared B. ready C. afraid D. sad40. A. planned B. made C. shipped D. flew41. A. trick B. contents C. hint D. disadvantage42. A. sky B. balloon C. heaven D. seaSECTION C （共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分）Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Jimmy started painting when he was three years old, and when he was five, he was already very good at it. He painted many beautiful and interesting pictures, and people paid43l ot of money for them. They said, “This boy’s going to be famous when he’s a little older, and then we’re going to sell these pictures for a lot 44 money. ”Jimmy’s pictures were different45other people’s because he never painted on all of the paper. He painted on half of it, and the46half was always empty.“That’s very clever, ”everyone said, “47else does that! ”48day somebody bought one of Jimmy’s pictures and then said to him, “Please tell me this, Jimmy. Why do you paint on the bottom half of your pictures, but49on the top half? ”“50I’m small, ”Jimmy said, “and my brushes don’t reach very high. ”PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AWith school out and hot weather in, it’s not unusual for youngsters t o gather around the refrigerator or the television rather than take part in active play. Such habits may be relaxing but can wreck a healthy lifestyle, say specialists at Texas Children’s Hospital.“For some kids, the state of feeling bored triggers（引发）eat ing,” says Jennifer Thomas, a doctor at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas.“A child can pick up 5 to 10 pounds over the course of a summer, so it’s important to recognize the difference between boredom（无聊）and hunger.”Because children may be adjusting（适应）to lack of routine, adding some structure to their daily schedules can help. “For example, instead of letting kids eat while they watch television, permit eating only in the kitchen with the television turned off,” says Thomas. “This way can help determine if they are really hungry or just bored.”If hunger causes a snack attack, nutritious snacks should be available（可得到的）and easy to reach, says Thomas. She suggests two or more servings of fruit and three or more servings of vegetables as a reasonable（合情理的）daily goal. Thomas says, “Fresh or frozen fruit is better than fruit juice. Fresh or frozen vegetables are better because canned vegetables usually contain salt.”In general, kids should avoid snacks with high sugar content, says Thomas. “More imp ortantly, if a sugary snack takes the place of healthier food, the child is not getting the nutrition he or she needs. High-fat food tends to make a child feel worried, while eating foods that are naturally lower in fat will make it easier for kids to feel more energetic and stay on the go.”51. What can help to stop children from eating because of boredom?A. Giving them a daily schedule.B. Giving them a lot of snacks.C. Preventing them from watching TV.D. Making them eat a lot of fruits.52. What kind of snacks should we give children?A. Fruit juice.B. Frozen fruit.C. Canned vegetables.D. Snacks rich in sugar.53. Foods that are naturally lower in fat are necessary for children because _______.A. they help children lose weightB. they help children get necessary nutritionC. they stop children from getting boredD. they make children active and energetic54. We can infer from the text that _______.A. it’s hard to tell the difference between boredom and hungerB. children may get bored for lack of routine in summerC. we should limit children’s eating while they’re watching TVD. nutritious snacks should be available at any time55. The underlined word “wreck”in Paragraph 1 probably means“_______”.A. improveB. changeC. ruinD.includeBWhen you walk into a room on the 17th floor of Copenhagen’s Bella Sky Hotel, you’ll be greeted by soft roses and other fresh flowers, fruits, fashion magazines, and a bathroom with beauty products. This is Euro pe’s first hotel floor dedicated（专用的）entirely to women—and according to the hotel’s CEO Arne Bang Mikkelsen, it is designed by women, for women.“Women’s hotel preferences（偏爱）are very different from men’s with key priorities（优先考虑的事）being to feel safe a nd comfortable. When men come into a hotel room, the first thing they do is check the view, turn on the TV, plug in their computer, and check out the fridge. Women, on the other hand, go straight to the bathroom. Does it smell nice? Is it clean? Does it have a nice bathtub and shower?”Unlike other hotels, it seemed like someone actually thought about what women wanted. To get it right, the hotel asked a number of women what they wanted, and added to their list of things like cleanliness, a nice bathroom, high-powered hairdryers, steam irons, cosmetic mirrors, healthy choices on the room service menus, and full-body mirrors.It seems that they are helped by the boom（繁荣）in female business travelers. Global numbers are hard to get, but a research report shows women account for about half of all business travelers in the US in , up from approximately 25% in 1991.Places like the Naumi Hotel in Singapore, the Premier Hotel in New York, the London Dukes Hotel and the Georgian Court Hotel in Vancouver seem to be realizing the possibility in catering（迎合）for women.At the London Dukes Hotel, the manager says bookings（预订）for their “Duchess Rooms”，which are standard rooms with fresh flowers, fruit, and styling things, have increased 25% over the past year.56. We can learn from the text that Bella Sky Hotel _______.A. is the first hotel designed for womenB. offers special service to women guestsC. has a big garden with all kinds of flowersD. can arrange rooms according to guests’ wishes57. Paragraph 2 mainly wants to tell us _______.A. men are wiser in choosing hotelsB. guests usually care about comfort mostC. women differ from men in judging a hotelD. hotels have difficulty satisfying each guest58. What can we learn from the text?A. Men guest s usually don’t care about hotels’ cleanliness.B. Living in a hotel, women guests may consider their safety.C. Women business travelers spend more than men in hotels.D. In the US the number of women travelers is higher than men.59. The example of the London Dukes Hotel is used to show ________.A. London is known for hotel managementB. guests like to experience different hotelsC. the new hotel service is very popularD. hotel industry is developing rapidly60. What is the text mainly about?A. How to run hotels.B. A new practice in hotel service.C. Different hotels’ service in the world.D. Differences between men and women hotel guests.CIt is now February 7, 2035. The search engine TalkTalk will be open to the public next week and this service will soon be something beyond your imagination. For the first time you can not only talk to the search engine, but you can discuss with it what you are looking for.For exam ple, if you want to know more about the oil price, TalkTalk asks if you want to know the current oil price, the development of the oil price, or news related to the oil price. You say that you want to read news about it and TalkTalk then directs you to your source, or lets you have the latest news related to the oil price in order from the most respectable sources.Compared with other search services that use a certain algorithm (程序) to pr ovide data from a search, the artificial intelligence (人工智能) behind TalkTalk is said to easily spot if a certain source is aiming to cheat the searcher. TalkTalk also judges and stores every g iven reply and discussion, to learn how to give correct answers. TalkTalk is also set to answer questions directly where there is a definite answer. How well this will work in the long run is yet to be seen, but thousands of people have tested TalkTalk and the quality is really good.The first talking search engine saw the light of day more than 30 years ago and was ca lled Speegle. It could read the results from a written search on the Internet, and was mostly for blind people.So far, TalkTalk cannot read the information from a certain source to you by phone, if it is not freely available. There are currently talks to find an arrangement for this, but it would most likely be difficult because of copyright(版权).TalkTalk is available over the Internet and also by phone, even though it only speaks English. There are no plans to add other languages in the near future, most likely because it will cost a lot of money. When you are tired of aski ng TalkTalk all your questions, just ask, “Where is TalkTalk?” and you will get an answer that will make you leave it with a smile on your lips.61. The example in Paragraph 2 is given to show.A. how to use the search engine TalkTalkB. how to search for news on the InternetC. the oil price is a very hot issue currentlyD. TalkTalk has a very high intelligence62. The advantage of TalkTalk is that it can.A. be available wherever you goB. tell if a certain source is reliableC. read the search results for youD. offer different kinds of search results63. What can be inferred from the text?A. TalkTalk can read all the information online.B. TalkTalk will speak other languages soon.C. TalkTalk may have a bright future.D. TalkTalk is very expensive.64. What would be the best title for the text?A. Hello, TalkTalkB. Where is TalkTalkC. TalkTalk is improvingD. Development of search engines65. In which part of a future newspaper can you read the text?A. Opinion.B. Culture.C. Lifestyle.D. Technology.PART FOUR WRITINGSECTION A（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

2021-2022学年湖南省长沙市第一中学高一下学期期末考试英语试题1. Paris is the most wooded city in Europe, and around one quarter of its area is taken up by parks, gardens and other green spaces.Jardin des Plantes: over 28 hectaresThis impressive botanical garden is home to four museums, including the Natural History Museum, which houses a variety of African animals. The gardens themselves boast thousands of species of plants. This is a lovely place to relax and explore the beautiful surroundings.Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: over 24 hectaresIf you want to get off the tourist trail and hang out with true Parisians, this park is the perfect spot for a relaxing picnic or a leisurely wander. It is in the 19th district and is one of the largest parks in Paris. Cross its lake on the suspension bridge, or admire the waterfalls and attractive temples.Jardin du Luxembourg: over 25 hectaresThese beautiful gardens were first laid out in 1612 as the gardens of the Luxembourg Palace. They include a geometric forest, French and English style gardens, as well as a large pond. There is so much to see and do with activities especially for children, such as slides, rides and puppet shows, as well as leisure and sporting activities for adults. The gardens are home to more than one hundred sculptures.Le Parc de la Villette: 55 hectaresThis urban cultural park is so much more than just a park as it is home to numerous music venues, exhibition spaces and cafes. It is also home to no less than 12 gardens, which all follow different themes. The Passenger Gardens, for example, which are built on what was once the sheep market, support a variety of ecosystems, demonstrating the importance of biodiversity.1. Which green space probably suits students who are interested in botany?A．Jardin des Plantes. B．Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.C．Jardin du Luxembourg. D．Le Parc de la Villette.2. Which is special about Jardin du Luxembourg?A．They used to be royal gardens. B．They are Parisian favourite gardens.C．They feature American style gardens. D．They house a variely of African animals.3. What can visitors do in Le Parc de la Villette?A．Visiting museums. B．Attendingconcerts.C．Admiringwaterfalls.D．Watching puppetshows.2. When Amanda Lemay heard the story about a baker and her husband who were traveling around the United States in a van (厢式货车), learning from expert bakers, she wanted to do somethingsimilar. So she got rid of most of her possessions and made an old ambulance with her dad into a lovely home on wheels.Lemay’s ambulance is actually a former emergency response vehicle for the US Navy, built on a 2006 Ford E350 Cutaway. Renovations (翻新) were done by her and her dad. Now the dark blue vehicle has a lot of built-in cabinets on all sides, offering a lot of storage space, while the roof top has 400-watts of solar power panels and a small roof deck where Lemay practices Yoga. The inside is tastefully done to suit Lemay’s work and hobbies.As Lemay mentions, not only did her father help, but also the rest of her family. Lemay’s mother helped sew the decorations on the removable cushions, and her sister crafted the leather pulls. It was truly a family affair.Her current nomadic (流浪式的) lifestyle fits well with her work doing audio books, voiceovers, and publishing work. In the end, this unexpected path has Lemay rethinking what it means to be truly sustainable (可持续的), now that van life has gotten her to become minutely aware of the water, electricity, and other daily resources that she uses. But all these day-to-day concerns are balanced with a greater sense of freedom.“It’s almost mind-blowing, it feels like a completely different life because I’m doing the work online, and I can do things on my own schedule. Most of my days are mine — so by living in the van. I can be where I want to be, and do the things I want to do, and spend time outside.”1. Why is the story of a baker and her husband mentioned in paragraph 1?A．It shows a creative way of learning. B．It was spoken highly of by expert bakers.C．It’s an example of strong determination.D．It’s where Amanda Lemay got herinspiration.2. Why was the renovation a family affair?A．All family members contributed to it. B．Its cost was shared by family members.C．It was made to suit the life of the family. D．The whole family gathered to celebrate it.3. What has Lemay learned from her nomadic lifestyle?A．To value every minute of her life. B．To make full use of what she has.C．To keep a balance between work and life. D．To be aware of the real meaning offamily.4. What does Lemay like about living in a van?A．Reflecting on life. B．Forgetting all about work.C．Living at her own pace. D．Being free from day-to-day concerns.3. Rescue workers and thousands of volunteers are not the only ones who have won hearts and minds for their heroic efforts in the search for survivors after Tuesday’s powerful earthquake in Mexico. Fifteen dogs from the navy's canine (犬科的) unit have assisted this week in the rescueefforts at the sites of collapsed buildings across Mexico City, where more than 50 people have been pulled alive from the ruins.Of the canine heroes none is more famous or loved than Frida, a six-year-old white Labrador who in her distinguished service has won praise for her ability to detect people who have been trapped by various natural disasters. Over her admirable career she has found 52 people including 12 survivors in Mexico and other Latin American countries.This week, Frida and Evil and Echo—two Belgian Shepherds that have also been specially trained for rescue efforts were sent to the site of the collapsed Enrique Rebsamen school in southern Mexico City.Equipped with goggles that protect her eyes from dust and smoke, boots to prevent damage to her paws while she climbs over rough ruins, Frida took up her work looking into every bit of the ruins.If Frida detects the presence of a survivor, she is trained to bark to warn rescue workers but if she detects a corpse she stops suddenly before continuing, her handler explained.Eleven children were rescued from ruins at the school but this time human rescue workers rather than the dogs were the ones who located them.However, that hasn’t stopped Frida from becoming a social media star and winning fame this week. Videos and other social media posts that highlight the work of Frida and her impressive record of detecting people trapped by natural disasters spread quickly online.While she has yet to detect anyone trapped in the ruins this week, she and other rescue dogs are continuing to work tirelessly, searching through spaces that humans cannot reach. With the possibility that there are still people trapped alive, time will tell whether she adds to her rescue record.1. What makes Frida a social media star?A．Her rescue records and tireless work.B．Her cooperation with the rescue team.C．Her cool appearance with some special devices.D．Her ability to search spaces beyond humans’ reach.2. What does the underlined word “corpse” in paragraph 5 probably mean?A．An article of clothing. B．An unconscious animal.C．A dead person. D．A special signal.3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Frida will achieve nothing.B．Frida will probably work miracles.C．More dogs will be sent to the area.D．The rest of the rescue will be done by dogs.4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A．Severe Earthquakes in MexicoB．Undertaking Rescue WorkC．People Waiting for RescueD．Special Rescuers in Mexico4. It’s a warm June afternoon, and in a group of bushes and trees, a bird sings. A small insect climbs over a leaf. The Muziekplein forest, next to an 18-story building and a railway line, is about the size of a basketball court; before it was planted in 2018, the area was a parking place. The forest is one of seven such extremely small forests in the Dutch city of Utrecht, and 144 across the Netherlands. By the end of this year, according to IVN Nature Education, the organization proposing the country’s initiative, there will be 200.Since the first forest was planted in the Netherlands in 2015, the concept has become popular. Daan Bleichrodt, who launched IVN’s Tiny Forest initiative with the goal of making it easier for children to get into and connect with nature, said that he thinks it is popular because people are becoming more aware of major environmental challenges. It’s a very practical way to do something positive in the light of climate change and loss of biodiversity.Jeroen Schenkels, a senior adviser for the city of Utrecht on green planning, said he sees the mini-forests as nature-based approaches that are able to help the city weather heat waves and improve water retention(保持). But one of the biggest interests is social. “One of the most import ant things is that they give people the opportunity to be involved in nature in the neighbourhood,” Schenkels said.Between 2018 and 2020, 40 different plant and animal groups and 121 total animal species were found in the Muziekplein forest alone. According to Wageningen University researchers, across the 11 tiny forests in their study, volunteers observed 636 animal species. They also identified 298 plant species in addition to the original species planted in the plots. Maintenance of the forests occasionally involves removing aggressive weeds, but in general new plant species, such as wildflowers that appear, are allowed to grow.1. What is special about the Muziekplein forest?A．It is newly planted.B．It sits in an urban area.C．It grows along a railway.D．It is shaped like a basketball court.2. What’s the purpose of the Tiny Forest initiative?A．To call for action on climate change.B．To increase the Netherlands’ biodiversity.C．To warn people of environmental challenges.D．To make nature more accessible to children.3. What docs paragraph 3 focus on?A．Benefits of mini-forests in cities.B．Ways to keep neighbourhoods green.C．Inspiration for planting forests in cities.D．Importance of being exposed to nature.4. How does the author state the forests’ effect on biodiversity?A．By doing experiments.B．By giving examples.C．By listing figures.D．By making comparisons.5. Habits to Be a Highly Effective StudentSome students are able to get straight A’s and at the same time serve as the president of three clubs. However, some students struggle to keep their GPA (Grade-Point Average) above a 3.0. And they seem to spend all of their time in studying. Although it’s true that everyone’s IQ is different, good study habits are very important. 12 If you haven`t had a planner(规划薄), get one. Many people use their computers and smartphones to make a schedule. The problem with that approach is that they are major distractions(分心的事物). Instead, get an old-fashioned paper and pen planner.Create a weekly schedule. 3 Include time that will be spent eating, sleeping and doing anything not related to school work. That way you know exactly how much you can accomplish each day.Take frequent, short breaks. Taking a break from studying for 15 minutes every hour will help keep you refreshed. 4 If you don’t take a break, you may find yourself daydreaming or even falling asleep. Take some time for some water, a snack or a quick chat with a friend.Take care of yourself. During final exam week, it is common for students to fall behind on sleep and meals. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep and have regular meals. Studying while hungry or sleepy is ineffective and will slow you down in the long run. Also try to make time for friends and family. 5 .6. A series of severe thunder storms struck our area recently. Heavy rains, strong winds, and lots of lightening had_________flash flooding and even swept down trees. I had spent theafternoon_________branches out of my yard. Then just before I was getting ready to take my dogs for their last walk of the day the_________came on my television and over my phone that another storm was_________.I quickly took my dogs outside. Huge and_________clouds were rolling in whilethunder_________over the hills. Despite this, I knew that the stars were shining and the moon was smiling up_________but I just couldn’t see them. The blink of light, up high, at the far end of the meadow (草坪) might hide behind my house. I smiled. It amazed me how far their light_________in the darkness of the night and how they didn’t seem_________at all by the approaching storm. I felt that the__________no longer seemed so scary and that my fear had been replaced with relief and joy.Life does have its share of storms, some caused by__________and some caused by us. We can’t go through life being scared of them,__________. We are here to shine our light. We are here to share our love. We are bound to ride through the__________, clean up after them, and make this world a better place. Light may seem tiny but you will be__________at how far it can be seen and how easily it can__________the dark away.1.A．reserved B．caused C．witnessed D．indicated2.A．cutting down B．throwing up C．picking up D．looking for3.A．expectations B．details C．signals D．warnings4.D．taking its place A．heading our way B．coming to mind C．coming intoeffect5.A．constant B．unpleasant C．temporary D．normal6.A．disappeared B．mattered C．changed D．boomed7.A．anywhere B．outdoors C．somewhere D．indoors8.A．shone B．circled C．swept D．traveled9.A．bothered B．followed C．targeted D．allocated10.A．result B．trick C．darkness D．battle11.A．nature B．society C．design D．chance12.A．instead B．therefore C．though D．somehow13.A．match B．present C．thoughts D．storms14.A．amazed B．concerned C．upset D．good15.A．give B．put C．drive D．send7. 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。

湖南省长沙市2021-2022学年高一下学期期末联考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome successful man devoted to his work and family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him; as a school girl and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor cafe. We walked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone was my father’s critical air an d strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting be around? What had held him back before?The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.1．Why did the author feel bitter about her father when she was a young adult?A．He was silent most of the time.B．He expected too much of her.C．He did not love his children.D．He was too proud of himself.2．When the author went out with her father on weekends, she would feel ______.A．tired B．sorry C．nervous D．safe3．What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A．More critical. B．More talkative.C．Gentle and friendly. D．Strict and hard-working.The West is full of fast food and large amounts of food which contribute to many women’s being fat.While many are fat thin women are admired and seen as healthier.This has led to a culture of gym-going strange dieting methods and frequently eating disorders.In the East women tend to be smaller and many women take pills to keep their slim figures as they get older.However you’re mistaken if you think thinness is the beauty standard all over the world.The BBC reports that in Mauritania Africa the opposite is true.In Mauritania mothers force their daughters to eat a lot of food so that they get as fat as possible.The fatter they are the more likely they are to marry well.Fat is also considered healthy because in a country where HIV/AIDS is a very real problem thin people are often sick and dying.However “healthy” fat women are suffering from some problems of their own and many are dying in their 40s of weight-related diseases.The Mauritanian government is trying to warn its people of the dangers of being overweight but it’s not easy to change cultural views.Many women worry that if they lose weight their husbands will leave them for fatter more attractive women.It seems that while education about the dangers of being too thin and too fat is very important what the world really needs is to become less pre-occupied with the size shape and weight of women’s bodies.The promotion of healthy practices is easy but changing cultural beauty standards takes more time imagination and effort.4．According to the article why are women usually fatter in the West?A．They don’t exercise enough.B．Large food portions and fast food are common.C．They use unhealthy dieting methods.D．They believe that being fat is beautiful.5．Why do mother force their daughter to eat a lot of food in Mauritania?A．They believe that fat people won’t get HIV/AIDS.B．They believe that fat people can live a longer life.C．They believe that fat women will have a good marriage.D．They believe that fat women won’t get sick very often.6．As for the importance of educating people about the dangers of eating too much or too little, the writer thinks that _______.A．other change are necessary as wellB．people should learn about it for themselvesC．it should be taught in schools in the whole countryD．it’s more importan t to change cultural beauty standardsDoing business nowadays without a cellphone? Living a very private life? I can’t imagine it anymore.Journalist Chris Stokel-Walker explained it very well: For the average working person, there’s no greater feeling than powering down your computer and kissing goodbye to your work emails for the day. If we’re lucky enough to disconnect from the job on evenings and weekends, we’re overjoyed to leave work emails and the stress that comes with it in the office.B ut experts say we’re increasingly failing to do so, instead bringing the burden home with us and dealing with emails during our free time. Unsurprisingly, this routine has some serious consequences.Working abnormal or long hours has long been linked with depression(抑郁症), anxiety and even heart disease. In addition, the importance of weekend recovery has also been linked with weekly job performance and personal initiative(主动性). And further research showed psychological detachment(脱离) during off-work time reduced emotional exhaustion caused by high job demands and helped people stay engaged.So, if we know all this, it begs the question: Why are we still letting work bother our precious weekend? According to Cary Cooper, professor of Organizational School, the recent trend even spills into the way we access our work communications and projects.Today, says Cooper, work emails are just a tap of a smartphone away. “You don’t carry your laptop around when you’re out to dinner, but you do carry your mobile phone,” he says. “The smartphone does not make up for what is lost.” So delete your work email account from your inbox(收件箱), and leave the worries until Monday.7．What did Chris Stokel-Walker try to stress?A．The development of office work. B．The importance of working hard. C．The pleasure of completing work. D．The power of modern technology. 8．What does the underlined part “this routine” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A．Using a cellphone. B．Working in personal time.C．Failing to work long hours. D．Leaving work emails behind.9．What does Cary Cooper think of working extra hours?A．It isn’t boring.B．It isn’t interesting.C．It isn’t common.D．It isn’t worth.10．What would be the best title for the text?A．Can we live without a cellphone? B．What should we do on weekends? C．Should we ban weekend work emails? D．Who should be blamed for work overload?二、七选五It is said that most people have not more than 30 friends at any given time, and 400 over the whole of their lives. However, on social networking sites, most users have about 150 friends.11．Also, there are no rules about friendship. There are no instructions about how to make friends, how to keep friendships going, and how to finish friendships if we want to move on. People have very different opinions about this: some people would die for their friends and they value them more than family. Others say that friends are temporary, only there to help each other until they are no longer needed. 12．Because of these different definitions of friendship, it is easy to be unhappy about our friendships. We may want them to be deeper or closer, or we may want to have more friends in our lives. 13．Sometimes we fear we have left it too late in life to start. If we move to another country or city, we have to find ways to make new friends again.14．We should not think that it could be too late to build friendships. We also need to understand that the need to be around other people is one that is shared by many. Therefore, we should not be too frightened about starting to talk to people who in the future may become our friends. 15．Remember what people say: strangers are friends we have not met yet. A．Many people are at a loss as to how to make friends.B．It is likely that they too would like to get closer to us.C．Different people have different attitudes towards friendships.D．Sometimes we simply do not have the time to develop our friendships.E.This dissatisfaction shows us how important friendships are for most of us.F.If people with such different views become friends, this can lead to problems.G.These different figures show that friendship means different things in different situations.三、完形填空Joy in the JourneyIf you have ever been discouraged because of failure，please read on.For often, achieving what you set out to do is not the important thing.Let me explain.Two brothers decided to dig a deep hole behind their house.As they were working, a couple of older boys stopped by to 16 "What are you doing?" asked one of the visitors."We plan to dig a hole all the way through the 17 !" one of the brothers answered 18 .The older boys began to 19 telling the younger ones that digging a hole all the way through the earth was 20 .After a long silence, one of the 21 picked up a jar full of spiders, worms and many other kinds of insects.He 22 the cover and showed the wonderful 23 to the scoffing(嘲笑的) visitors.Then he said quietly and24 ，Even if we don’t dig all he way through the earth, look at what we found along the25 !”Their goal was far too ambitious(有雄心的), but it did cause them to dig.And that is what a 26 is for—to cause us to move in the 27 we have chosen; In other words, to set us to 28 ! But not every goal will be fully 29 Not every job will end30 .Not every love will last.Not every attempt will be completed.Not every dream will be31 .But when you fall short of your aim, perhaps you can say，“Yes, but look at what I32 along the way! Look at the wonderful things 33 my life because I tired to do something!" It is in the digging that life is lived.And I believe it is the 34 in the journey, in the end，that truly 35 .16．A．rest B．work C．watch D．help 17．A．house B．earth C．wall D．road 18．A．calmly B．patiently C．excitedly D．impatiently 19．A．laugh B．think C．stare D．smile 20．A．important B．difficult C．impossible D．interesting 21．A．passers-by B．watchers C．visitors D．diggers 22．A．raised B．removed C．broke D．pushed 23．A．contents B．scenes C．pictures D．jars 24．A．properly B．confidently C．carefully D．eagerly26．A．goal B．loss C．hope D．duty 27．A．way B．direction C．life D．sight 28．A．thinking B．moving C．digging D．living 29．A．made B．prepared C．kicked D．achieved 30．A．hopelessly B．naturally C．surprisingly D．successfully 31．A．recognized B．realized C．made D．treasure 32．A．found B．lost C．cut D．bought 33．A．Breaking into B．turning to C．coming into D．looking into 34．A．fun B．looking C．reason D．holding 35．A．matters B．happens C．discovery D．exists四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

长沙市2020—2021学年度高一第二学期期末考试英语时量：120分钟满分：100分第一部分听力（共两节，满分10分）第一节（共5小题;每小题0.5分，满分2.5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选项。

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. Who is Tina?A. The woman's child.B. The man's daughter.C. The female speaker.2. Where does this conversation take place?A. At the restaurant.B. In the bookstore.C. In the shopping mall.3. How does the man find the guide?A. Too bad.B. Not learned.C. A bit talkative.4. What has changed in the man's diet?A. More vegetables.B. More fruits.C. Less rice.5. How many stops does the man have to take?A. Nine.B. Thirteen.C. Seventeen.第二节（共15小题;每小题0.5分，满分7.5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。

湖南2023年上学期高一期末测试卷英语（答案在最后）时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AWHAT IS SCIENCE GAMES?With a focus on collaboration, connection, discovery, and fun, students in British Columbia will have an opportunity to participate in a 3-week science journey in July 2023! At Science Games, students from Grades 1-6 across BC explore science first-hand in an online group led by engineers and geoscientists.This interactive event hosted online gives students the chance to investigate the ways science affects their everyday lives. Diving deep into the world of innovation, participants will connect with other like-minded students and work together online to create their own solutions during each Saturday activity session.2023 SCIENCE GAMES REGISTRATIONTo participate in these sessions, your child must be signed up as a 2023 Science Games participant and pay a $25 registration fee. If there is a financial barrier to your participation in the 2023 Science Games, you can apply for a scholarship for a reduced rate. The online Science Games Bursary application form will be available when registration launches.Parents/Guardians can register their child/children as:·Individual Participants·Group ParticipantsPlease note:You can group registrations with a group code, but you can only share your code with 2 other Science Games participants.Science Games participants will also receive a package from Engineers and Geoscientists BC at the end of June. This package includes items that are necessary for participation in a particular Science Games activity.Have any other questions about 2023 Science Games? Email us at ********************.21. What is the advantage of Science Games?A. It organizes an activity session on Sunday.B. It welcomes students across the Britain.C. It provides service without fees.D. It allows students to participate at home.22. Which participants will have their sessions in the afternoon on July 15, 2023?A. Students who are under Grade 3.B. Students who are at Grade 5.C. Students who major in Science.D. The schedule does not specify the time for that day.23. What can be inferred from the article?A. Each session of the virtual program will last two hours.B. Students will conduct hands-on experiments with scientists.C. Parents need to prepare activity materials for their children.D. Each registration group can have no more than 3 participants.BFor those who are deaf or have hearing loss, making and enjoying music can be a challenge. However, that hasn’t stopped Dame Evelyn Glennie from achieving success.Scottish-born Dame Evelyn Glennie is one of the world’s most recognized percussionists(打击乐器乐手). However, she started going deaf at the age of eight due to a nerve disease. At 12, she totally lost her hearing.At first, Glennie was desperate. But her percussion teacher at school taught her to feel particular notes. For example, she had to place her hands on a wall, and he would play two notes on two timpani. He would then ask her which was the higher note and where she felt the vibration(振动). Through trials and errors, she managed to distinguish the pitch(音调) of notes by associating where on her body she feels the sound. Thanks to her perfect pitch and the fact that she p erforms barefoot, Evelyn “hears” the sound. Together with her lip-reading skills, and amazing musicianship, she has conquered every trouble and inconvenience caused by her impairment.Till now, Glennie has performed with almost all the major orchestras(管弦乐队) globally. Besides classical music, she is famous for partnerships with pop and rock artists like Sting and Bjork. Glennie’s works have earned her over 100 music awards, including two Grammys. She even led 1,000 drummers in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.At the age of 58 this year, Glennie’s mission now is to “teach the world to listen”, to improve communication by encouraging everyone to discover a new way of listening. “It’s important to grab on to any opportunity t hat comes your way, but you also need to create your own opportunities,” says Evelyn. “It’s a personal time to reflect on the impact you might have on other people as well. I don’t know if age plays a part in it, because I feel as though I haven’t really a chieved very much and there’s still so much to do!”24. How could Glennie identify different notes as a deaf person?A. By reading her teacher’s lips.B. By putting her hands on a wall.C. By applying her amazing musicianship.D. By feeling the vibration through her body.25. What does the underlined word “impairment” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Abnormality.B. Sorrow.C. Mismatch.D. Fear.26. Which of the following best describes Glennie’s character?A. Faithful and tolerant.B. Determined and kind.C. Cheerful and practical.D. Considerate and dutiful.27. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. A Deaf Musician Heard by the WorldB. A Dream Pursued by Evelyn GlennieC. Evelyn Glennie: Teach the World to ListenD. Talented Percussionist: Say “No” to AgeCWhen preparing fruit and vegetables, many people will peel(削皮) them. But often, it’s not necessary.Fruit and vegetables are rich sources of nutrition like vitamins. Not consuming enough of these nutrient-rich foods is linked to an increased risk of diseases. Eating 400g of fruit and vegetables a day, as the WHO recommends, is difficult to achieve for many people. So could consuming fruit and vegetable peels help with this issue by adding important nutrients to people’s diets?They can certainly contribute. For example, nutritionally important amounts of vitamins and minerals are found in the peels of seven root vegetables: beetroot, field mustard, wild carrot, sweet potato, radish, ginger and white potato. And the US Department of Agriculture shows that unpeeled apples contain 15% more vitamin C, 267% more vitamin K, 20% more calcium and 85% more fibre than peeled apples.Another reason is the effect on the environment. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, uneaten food, including peels, generates 8%-10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. New Zealand alone reports an annual wastage of 13,658 tonnes of vegetable peels and 986 tonnes of fruit peels.Given the nutrient content of peels and its contribution to food waste, why do people peel fruit and vegetables at all? Some must be peeled as the outer parts don’t taste nice, are hard to clean or cause harm. Also, peeling may be a necessary part of the recipe, for example, when making mashed potato. But many peels, such as carrot and kiwifruit, are suitable to be eaten, yet people habitually peel them anyway. Some people peel fruit and veg because they are concerned about pesticides(杀虫剂) on the surface.If you want to find out more about fruit and vegetable peels and what to do with it, there is lots of advice online including help on how to deal with peels. With a little investigation and creativity, you can help to reduce waste and increase you fruit and vegetables intake.28. Where is the text most probably taken from?A. A cooking guidebook.B. A life magazine.C. A poster about environment.D. An ad about a health website.29. How can eating fruit and vegetable peels benefit people’s health?A. Not eating the peels will lead to higher risks of some diseases.B. Some significant vitamins and minerals are only found in peels.C. Eating peels can increase people’s intake of important nutrients.D. Peels have more nutrients than fruit and vegetables’ inner parts.30. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning New Zealand?A. To highlight the serious food problem in the country.B. To draw our attention to greenhouse gas emissions.C. To call on New Zealanders not to throw away peels.D. To show peels’ negative impact on the environment.31. Why do so many people peel carrots?A. Because some recipes tell them to do so.B. Because the outer parts are hard to clean.C. Because there exists too much pesticides.D. Because they’re used to peeling vegetables.DWorking out for 30 minutes every day “might not be enough” to counter the health issues created by long timesitting, according to a sweeping new study.The new study, unlike the past ones that examined sitting and formal exercise separately, ignoring light activities, involved 3,702 people to find out ho w those all affected people’s health indices(指数).With the data collected, researchers characterized people by how they moved. The first group dutifully exercised for a half-hour and then sat, almost nonstop, for more than 10 hours a day. Another group similarly worked out for 30 minutes and sat for long hours. But, in between, they rose often and took walks around, spending time in light activities like fetching another cup of coffee. The third group sat, uninterrupted, for up to 10 hours, but also collected an hour of exercise most days. The final group, which the researchers named “the movers”, exercised about an hour most days, while also moving lightly for about two hours more.When the researchers cross-checked these groups against people’s current health data, the first group had the worst indices. On the contrary, the other groups were all better off and to about the same extent, with relatively improved blood sugar control and cholesterol(胆固醇) levels and about 8 percent less body fat than the first group.“A single 30-minute, daily workout ‘might not be enough’ to reduce the downsides of long time sitting,” said Vahid Farrahi, the lead author of the new study. “In addition to a brisk(轻快的) workout, we need to move lightly and often, cleaning, taking the stairs, taking a walk in the halls or just not remaining still.”32. How is the new study different from the previous ones?A. It examined sitting and exercise separately.B. It proved that light activities were ignored.C. It took light activities into consideration.D. It suggested working out for a half-hour.33. What do we know from the data in the new study?A. The first group spent a half-hour on light activities after long sitting.B. The second group got similar improved health indices as the movers.C. The third group collected an hour’s exercise during 10 hours’ sitting.D. The movers got up every 30 minutes for formal exercise for an hour.34. What light activity is suggested to go with formal exercise?A. Reading while sitting.B. Swimming in the pool.C. Working out in the gym.D. Walking in the gym hall.35. What can we infer from Vahid’s words?A. It’s better to exercise more often than half an hour every day.B. Moving lightly and often is more useful than we have thought.C. Working out harder and longer is better than just moving lightly.D. A 30-minute workout has little help for long time sitting problems.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届长沙市第一中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOn Friday morning when 53-year-old Thong Pham broke into the house through the unlocked back door, he took a steak knife from the kitchen.It was dark, and the family didn't know what Marley was barking (吠) at. Taylor, Amber and their girls Finley, 6,and Sadie, 4, soon woke up and came downstairs, too. “Well, it was dark so we couldn't see anything, only could hear Marley,” Amber recalled, saying her husband then went for the lights. “And once he turned the hall light on, we realized that the guy was holed up in the corner trying to hide.”“So I think he got to the front door and realized he couldn't get out, and by that point in time, Marley's got him cornered,”Taylorsaid. Pham slashed (砍) both Marley and Taylor, and blood went everywhere. Taylor shared a video summary to his Facebook page, where he said Marley was stabbed (刺) up to six times, mostly around the head and neck area. “And as I pulled back, blood shot out of my arm,”Taylorcontinued. “She got him pretty good and I got him pretty good in the face.”“But it was really hard because I was trying to make sure that my husband wasn't going to die,” Amber explained, adding that she was trying to protect their two girls. “When he realized that the two girls were in the house, that's when he kind of backed up and started running. "Taylorexpressed gratitude to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. And the family is thankful for their dog Marley.“She's our hero,” Amber said. “If it hadn't been for her, that guy could have gone in the...he could have gone to their rooms or something.”Tayloradded, “Yeah, I mean, the story plays out very differently if Marley's not there.”1. Why did the family come downstairs before daybreak?A. To stop a break-in.B. To lock the back door.C. To check on Marley.D. To turn the hall light on.2. What happened during the fight?A. Pham dug a hole in the corner.B. Marley was injured but bit back.C. Taylor had a backup from neighbors.D. Amber fought back to protect her girls.3. What doesTaylormainly express on his Facebook?A. Forgiveness.B. Concern.C. Anger.D. Appreciation.BI was at my parent’s dinner table. Before me was a worn journal of thin and discolor1 ed pages. It was my grandfather’s journal and now belonged to my father. My grandfather had passed away in the months leading up to my birth. I never got to visit the places he had frequented and the people who had been a part of his life’s journey.I was now about to enter his world, through the words he had left behind. Within minutes, I wascaptivatedby the power of the written words. In the magical script (笔迹) before me, I was transported to another age when food was an everyday art, planned, prepared and enjoyed in the company of others, and a time when people had the heart to pause their own lives to embrace (拥抱) each other’s struggles. All this was conveyed to me in the beauty of the words that flowed together to connect with the writer’s mind and understand the world they lived in.That kind of writing seems to be lost on us today. We have gotten used to writing in bite-sized pieces for a public looking for entertainment, and hungry for information. No wonder, there are nearly 200 million bloggers on the Internet and a new blog is created somewhere in the world every half a second. Instead of adding to our collective wisdom, most of these writings reflectthe superficiality (肤浅) and impatience of our day and age.This not only robs us of the skill of writing impressive essays, it also prevents us from exploring what is indeed important. Writing humbles (使谦卑) us in a way that is vital for our character growth, by reminding us about the limits of the self and our appropriate place in the vast flow of life. Writing frees us by helping us explore the unknown so that we really open up to magic of the world around us. I saw all of this in the writing of my grandfather. And I’ve seen it again and again in the writings of the greatest thinkers of humanity. Their writing reflect deep thought on issues of human importance.4. The underlined word “captivated” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “________”.A. puzzledB. frightenedC. attractedD. defeated5. In the author’s grandfather’s age, people ________.A. lived a hard lifeB. cared about each otherC. were fond of writingD. treated food as an art6. The author begins the text with her grandfather’s journal in order to ________.A. show her respect to her grandfatherB. present the importance of good writingC. express her interest in reading as well as writingD. raise the problems with today’s writing7. In the last paragraph, the author is trying to _________.A. discuss what good writing is likeB. express her strong desire to learn writing skillsC. stress the effects of her grandfather’s journal on herD. show her admiration for her grandfather’s writingCI am a part of the Windward Robotics team known as the Omnicats, one of the many clubs offered at my school. My eight teammates and I started out by watching the robotics qualifiers and finals of Chinese teams. We used these robotics videos for inspiration and drew up mind maps of what our team wanted to do.We meet every day for two hours after school in order to build our robots. Typically, adultsoverseewhat students are building, but my school lets teens take control. It leaves room for more errors, but we're prouder of our final product.Before our first real match, a practice was offered at the actual site. My sub-team had been further along than other teams but quickly fell behind. When we arrived on that big day, I immediately felt my teammates' nervousness. Our first match was in three minutes. All of us glanced around at each other since we were not prepared at all. Our robot was still sitting in a box. Two of our teammates rushed to take the robot for an official examination as the rest of us discussed our strategy (策略).Our team captain explained that we all should try driving the robot now, while it was early in the season. She gave me the remote. I had only driven for a limited amount of time in practice so I was extremely nervous. Our autonomous code (自动代码) beganto run almost immediately after our short discussion. Despite all the drama, we ended up winning the match.Not too bad for the first match! I was so proud. I did not enjoy the pressure of driving but liked building the robot behind the scenes instead.We have transferred to a different type of robotics at the end of the semester, which involves the whole teamdesigning one giant robot with large tools. I am a part of the electrical team now, so I make sure the motherboard (母板) can supply the robot's energy needs. We have all enjoyed the rest of the season and learned that robotics it never dull!8. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. InspectB. AdmireC. OverlookD. Assume9. Why did her teammatesfed so nervous before first match?A. Because it was really too difficult for them.B. Because they didn't prepare for it at all.C. Because they didn't know what the match would be like.D. Because they didn't make full preparations before the match.10. How did the author feel about their first robotics match?A. It was tiring but exciting.B. It was stressful but wonderful.C. It was terrible but powerful.D. It was boring but professional11. What is the best title for the text?A. A Girl Who Loves RobotsB. My First Robotics MatchC. Teamwork for RobotsD. Robotics Is Never DullDMost kids can walk into a library or bookstore and find hundreds of books to read. But it’s not that simple for kids who are blind. They read in a different way. Jenny Lee and other braille (盲文) transcribers take the printed words of a book and change them into a code of raised dots. Blind people can read these dots with their fingers. To know what braille feels like, take a ballpoint pen and press hard onto a piece of paper. Now turn the paper over and touch the raised dot made by the pen point.When Lee first saw the dots of the braille alphabet, she wondered if she’d ever be able to read and write them easily. She took a class and practised hard for about six months before she passed the final exam: she had to convert 35 pages of a book into braille. Today, Lee works for a publisher. One of her jobs is to change children’s books into braille.To do this, Lee first types the story into a computer and then uses a computer program to translate it into the braille code. Next, she looks over the translation several times to make sure it’s mistake-free. After that, a copy of the braille story is printed with a special printer. Then Lee and a proofreader work together to find and correct anymistakes. When a book is ready, many copies of it are printed. Afterwards, some are sold through websites and others are sent to libraries.Sometimes, going over a story again and again gets tiring. That’s when Lee takes a break. Several of Jenny Lee’s co-workers, who are blind, use guide dogs. When the animals aren’t working, Lee likes spending a few minutes with them. To her, playing with dogs “is always apick-me-upin the middle of the day”.“I love this mission,” Lee says. “Through my brain power and my fingers, I am putting the dots into some kid’s hands.”12. How does the writer explain what braille feels like?A. By explaining what braille words look like.B. By describing how blind people read books.C. By asking readers to experience it themselves.D. By giving examples of different braille words.13. What was Lee’s first reaction to braille?A. She was excited to get a new skill.B. She was amazed at the clever idea.C. She realized she could teach it herself.D. She believed it would be difficult to learn.14. What does the underlined word “pick-me-up” in paragraph 4 most probably mean?A A discussion to release work stress.B. Something to improve one’s appetite.C. Something to help restore one’s spirit.D. A free ride accompanied with a guide dog.15. What does Lee think of her job?A. Profitable and hopeful.B. Tiring but meaningful.C. Relaxing and helpful.D. Boring but challenging.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。