广东省深圳市高级中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题 含答案

2020－2021学年深圳市高级中学高一上期中期中考英语试卷参考答案第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)1. C2. D3. A4. A5. D6. B7. D8. C9. B 10. A 11. D 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）16-20 CGFAE第二部分语言应用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21-25 BDADC 26-30 ADBDB 31-35 CBCAC第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）36. is 37. a 38. to create 39. growing 40. particularly41. titled 42. that/which 43. recalled 44. on 45. painter第三部分基础知识（共三节，满分40分）第一节用所给词汇的正确形式填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）46. explore; 47. strategy; 48. awkward; 49. recommend; 50. addicted;51. narrowly/nearly; 52. accommodation; 53. destination 54. determination; 55.admiration56. annoyed; 57. equality; 58. Compared; 59. injured; 60. strengths;61. solution; 62. application; 63. confusion; 64. reference; 65. description第二节根据句意，从所给词组中挑选合适的一项并用其正确形式完成句子，其中有两个选项为多余选项（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）66. lose heart; 67. looking forward to; 68.worked out; 69. Other than;70. made up; 71. were responsible for; 72. make sense; 73. swept away;74. sign up for; 75. concentrating on第三节句子翻译（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）76. It is natural for teenagers of your generation that you should be attracted to computer games and the online world.77. I feel it a great honour to be invited to make a comment.78. It was in that bookshop that I met my old friend at 2 p.m. yesterday.79. With the number of confirmed cases increasing constantly, this country's situation is rather concerning.80. I was waiting for the train when I spotted a black wallet lying on the floor.1。

广东省深圳市深圳高级中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解V olunteering is a great way for teenagers to make a difference and meet new people. There are many different types of volunteer opportunities for teens available. Here are a few volunteer opportunities that you could enoourage your teen to take up.Help a local food bankFood banks always welcome donations and new volunteers. They provide perfect volunteering opportunities for those who are interested in helping the homeless. Your teen would he involved in anything, from preparing meas to working behind the scenes to repackage donated food items, serving food, and carrying boxes.Help at a soup kitchenA soup kitchen is one of the places where the hungry can get free or affordable meals (usually soup and bread). Most soup kitchens run primarily on donations and the generosity of people. As a soup kitchen volunteer, your child may be made to clean the tables and utensils(餐具), help distribute food, cook food, and more.V olunteer for Meals on WheelsBy volunteering for Meals on Wheels, your teen will deliver nutritious meals to the elderly or the disabled. It’s perfect for teens who have just received their driving license and love any reason to get behind the wheel! They can make a massive impact in a short amount of time. Alternatively, your teen can also volunteer in their kitchen and prepare meals for delivery. With a simple gesture, your teen can bring millions of smiles to people’s lives.Work with Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity’s mission is to build or improve a place that someone could call home. Besides helping the community, your teen will learn valuable skills such as repairing, fundraising, painting, and building. You can sign them up for long-term projects or a one-time program.1．What do a food bank and a soup kitchen have in common?A．They have their sources of food.B．Volunteers need to price the food.C．They provide food for volunteers.D．The locations are approachable.2．Who would be the most suitable for Meals on Wheels?A．Lucy, who likes cooking.B．Linda, who likes drawing.C．Jack, who can drive a car.D．Peter, who can play football.3．Which would you choose if you want to learn some skills?A．A local food bank.B．A local soup kitchen.C．Meals on Wheels.D．Habitat for Humanity.Leek Town Warriors was a girls’ football team Which used to get routinely defeated every time they turned out, until James Henry stepped in two years ago. He took the job when the previous coach quit and transformed the team’s fortunes.With the help of his assistant Andy Austin, they started training hard in April 2020.Some players had never kicked a football before joining the team, so training them took hours of hard work and patience. After a good few weeks, they got down to training and really started to take it in what the coach wanted. “I insist on doing the basic stuff well and letting the girls decide what they feel they need to work on.” James said.James’ first season was ruined by the pandemic, which forced him and Andy to get creative with training. They organized team-building activities with the girls to help them bond on and off the field. James then spent the sessions they could hold focusing on the basics of football like passing and shooting, bringing the girls up to a good standard.James watched the girls develop over the course of last year, and in September they played their first match of the new season. They won the game, and since then went on an unbeaten run of eight games. The team’s star player, 15-year-old Chelsea, has also impressed the audience individually,becoming the top scorer in the league with incredible 30 goals.James said, “All the effort that the girls, us coaches and parents have put in to get this point has been enormous. If I hadn’t had the Support of Andy helping me every week, this would have been an impossible task. So I’m incredibly grateful to have him on side. All we want is to bring more girls into the game and show that it’s not all about having the best players; it’s about hard work and giving everyone the chance to play.”4．Why did James Henry take over the soccer team?A．Because he wanted to try his fortune.B．Because he wanted to turn things around.C．Because the previous coach recommended him.D．Because he hoped to fulfill his champion dream.5．What did James do to change the situation?A．Pick experienced players.B．Develop players’ patience.C．Lay stress on basic skills.D．Make decisions for the girls.6．What did the team achieve after James was in charge?A．They won the league championship.B．They stood out in James’ first season.C．They scored 30 goals in the season.D．They won regularly and secured promotion.7．What can we learn from the story?A．Talent is the key.B．Joint efforts matter.C．Every dog has his day.D．Time and tide wait for no man.A happy beagle (小猎犬) called Bella loves Amazon boxes. It tears into them while ignoring other delivery boxes. Little Bit, a tortoiseshell cat, is similarly consumed — but by socks. It raids (偷袭) the laundry basket in the middle of the night and also paws through the open suitcases of house guests, who almost always find themselves missing a sock in the morning. Pets do some pretty weird things. But these strange behaviors often make perfect sense to the pets, said scientists who study animal behaviors. “These behaviors are not invented on the spot,” said Carlo Siracusa, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. The pets are doing behaviors that their wild ancestors did, but they’ve changed them a bit to fit their new lives as pets.Dogs can be trained to roll over and play dead. But their ancient instincts from their wolf ancestors are still there. Instincts, or instinctive behaviors, are behaviors that are done withoutthinking. They don’t have to be learned. For example, some dogs will scratch the ground after pooping(排便). But they’re not trying to bury their poop. They want other animals to notice it. “They are depositing smell in those areas,” Siracusa said. “It’s almost like drawing a picture with a big red marker around it,” he added.Cats, on the other hand, almost always bury their waste. “They are covering their tracks,” says Monique Udell, an expert on human-animal interactions who works at Oregon State University. Cats are predators, meaning they hunt other animals for food. But other animals hunt them, too. So they don’t want to be seen-or smelled. Mikel Delgado, the founder of a California-based cat behavior consulting service, said that many other cat behaviors, arise from cats’ wild origins.While dogs share many behaviors inherited (继承) from wolves, they’ve also developed a few of their own. “Puppy dog eyes”, the innocent look that many humans are helpless to resist, is one. Over the time period that they’ve lived with people, dogs have developed certain muscles around their eyes. This helps them make the adorable expressions that win over humans. Like wolves, dogs also like to lick faces. Humans think their pets are kissing them, but they are not. “It’s how wolf puppies get food from their parents’ mouths,” Siracusa said. “It also can be a sign of submission. When a lower-ranking individual approaches a higher-ranking one, it gets down real low and licks the dominant one to say: ‘I’m not a threat to you.’”8．What has been done to introduce the topic in Paragraph 1?A．Telling a story.B．Making a comparison.C．Presenting research results.D．Criticizing pets’ bad behaviors. 9．Which can best replace the word “depositing” in Paragraph 2?A．leaving B．hiding C．removing D．detecting 10．Which statement summarizes the third paragraph?A．Cats are interested in burying their waste.B．Humans like the fact that their pet cats bury their waste.C．Pet cats bury their waste because their wild ancestors did so.D．Cats have changed a lot after becoming pets.11．How do wolves show submission to dominant wolves?A．Wolves run energetically around dominant wolves.B．Wolves show dominant wolves “puppy dog eyes”.C．Wolves beg food from dominant wolves.D．Wolves lick dominant wolves’ faces.A new study suggests that science role-playing may help tighten the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM)education and careers for women simply by improving their identity as scientists.Frustrated by the gender gap in STEM, in which some fields employ at least three times more men than women, Cornell graduate student Reut Shachnai wanted to do something about it. Reut said the idea to help foster young girls’ interest in science came to her during a lecture in a class she was taking on Psychology of Imagination.Reut designed an experiment to test if assuming the role of a successful scientist would improve girls’ persistence in a “sink or float” science game. The game itself was simple yet challenging: a computer screen projected a slide with an object in the center above a pool of water. Kids then had to predict whether the object would sink or float.She studied 240 four -to -seven -year -olds, because this is around the time kids first develop their sense of identity and capabilities. They were divided into two groups. Children in the “story” group learned about the successes and struggles of a gender -matched scientist before playing the game. Boys heard about Isaac Newton and girls were told about Marie Curie. Children in the “pretend” group were told to assume the identity of the scientist they just learned about.All kids played at least one round of the game. No matter what group they were in, girls got the answers right just as often as boys -nearly 70% of the time. Boys, however, didn’t really benefit from the stories or make-believe. Besides, girls pretending to be Dr. Marie persisted twice as long at the sink-or-float game, playing just as much as the boys did.Reut’s teacher Tamar Kushnir said, “Rather than merely hearing about role models, children may benefit from actively performing the type of actions they see role models perform. In other words, taking a few steps in the role model’s shoes, instead of merely observing her walk.”12．Why did Reut design a “sink or float” science game?A．To handle the gender gap in STEM.B．To attach importance to STEM.C．To draw kids’ attention to STEM.D．To compare boys’ and girls’ persistence. 13．What can we infer from the sink-or-float game?A．Kids enjoyed listening to scientists’ stories.B．Boys avoided playing make-believe games.C．Girls performed as well as boys in science.D．Children followed Dr. Marie to explore science.14．What is Tamar Kushnir’s attitude towards kids’ assuming identity as scientists?A．Supportive.B．Doubtful.C．Indifferent.D．Negative. 15．What would be the best title for the passage?A．Girls should get recognition like boys B．A fine example has boundless power for kidsC．Girls can work on more science games D．Make-believe exercises benefit girls in STEM二、七选五Find it hard to get started? Try these suggestions to help you rise and shine — and be effective from morning till night.● Get up earlierSleeping in can be a hard habit to break. Actually, it involves two things — going to bed earlier and getting up earlier. Start off by going to bed 15 minutes before your usual turn-in time and setting your alarm the same number of minutes earlier the next day. 16 .● Have a good stretch in bedBefore you even open your eyes, stretch every extremity (四肢) for 15 seconds. Lift your arm and begin by stretching each finger, next your hand, and then your arm. 17 . End with a neck and back stretch that gets you out of bed. By doing this, you will enhance the flow of blood through your system, providing your tissues with extra oxygen.● 18The fewer choices you have to make, the better. Before going to bed, decide what you’re going to wear, work out which route you’ll take to work and what you’ll pack in your bag.● Consult your morning calendarHang a large whiteboard in your kitchen. On it, write down all you need to know for that particular day, from doctor appointments to what you’re doing with your friends. Check it carefully while you sip your first cup of coffee or tea. 19 .● Get moving20 . But if you can get yourself into the habit, exercising in the morning can give you energy to jump-start your day.A．Plan aheadB．Move on to your toes, feet and legsC．It will help you to structure your dayD．Spend less time choosing things when packingE．Morning exercise can get you refreshed quicklyF．If you’re a night owl, an early morning jog might sound like punishmentG．Gradually reset your sleep cycle until you get to your desired wake-up time三、完形填空Several months ago, a tornado fiercely hit our city without any signs before. We hadn’thappened not to be in the classroom when it attacked. Hearing the alarm screaming, I rushed21．A．paid B．searched C．accounted D．prepared 22．A．agency B．education C．emergency D．selection 23．A．suddenly B．finally C．secretly D．immediately 24．A．games B．trainings C．languages D．savings 25．A．mixed up B．stood out C．lined up D．spoken out 26．A．panic B．anger C．shame D．puzzle 27．A．encounter B．comfort C．satisfy D．praise 28．A．problem B．result C．success D．reason 29．A．hate B．expect C．see D．approach 30．A．simple B．ideal C．scary D．strange 31．A．follow B．provide C．repeat D．change 32．A．fortunate B．honest C．confident D．brave 33．A．trust B．pride C．interest D．growth 34．A．reward B．power C．wisdom D．goal 35．A．chances B．challenges C．adventures D．discussions四、单项选择36．Most players of the basketball team, _______ had tried their best to play the game, were sleeping soundly.A．which B．who C．where D．that37．All the apples _______ fell down from the tree were eaten up by the pigs.A．which B．they C．that D．as38．________ is widely accepted, in the Middle East Arabs greet each other by touching noses, but this is not a polite way of greeting in other cultures.A．As B．It C．Which D．What 39．Sales director is a position _______ communication ability is just as important as sales.A．where B．which C．whose D．when 40．Between the two halves of the football game is a 15-minute break, __________ the audience can have a rest．A．when B．where C．which D．that 41．Look at the ink wash painting ________ our boss spent a great fortune. Isn’t itbreath-taking?A．that B．which C．for what D．on which 42．America has more than fifty states, ________, Kentucky, is the place________ Abraham Lincoln was born.A．one of them; where B．one of them; thatC．one of which; that D．one of which; where43．I showed an old friend of mine around the city, ________ surprise, the changes had been so great.A．whose B．which C．to which D．to whose 44．________ to compete in the Olympic Games for the first time?A．When do you suppose women were allowedB．When do you suppose women allowedC．When do you suppose were women allowedD．Do you suppose when women were allowed45．Green tourism________no harm to our environment and will be a new way for us to enjoy ourselves.A．do B．does C．did D．doing46．As a matter of fact, it was her hardworking spirit _______ motivated me to work together with her.A．that B．how C．which D．what 47．With China’s traditional tea-making added to UNESCO cultural heritage list, 43 items _____ the intangible cultural heritage list in the past few decades.A．entered B．have entered C．enter D．are entering 48．In the zoo if a child _____ into the water and can’t swim, the dolphins may come up______ him.A．will fall; to help B．falls; to help C．will fall; helpD．falls; helping49．When I ______ your age, I ______ horses every day.A．was; am used to ride B．was; used to ride C．were; use to rideD．am; used to riding50．Helen____her key in the office so she had to wat until her husand____home.A．had left; came B．has left; comesC．left; had come D．had left; would come51．Unless I have to be out of town, each week I take my mother to do her shopping and visit the doctor, providing _______ and transportation.A．salary B．credit C．confidence D．company 52．Miss Zhao, a famous professor _______ in Chinese history, will be invited to give a lecture concerning the history of the Silk Road.A．senior B．fluent C．expert D．powerful 53．During the Mid-Autumn Festival, family members often gather together to share a meal,_______ the moon and enjoy moon cakes.A．respect B．observe C．admire D．recognize 54．When I turned the handle and found the door was open, a terrible thought _______ me that someone had broken into my house.A．struck B．swept C．tapped D．affected 55．Each player has to play to their _______ and understand what they can do to help the team to win.A．strengths B．path C．style D．responsibility 五、用单词的适当形式完成短文六、根据中英文提示填写单词embarrassed.(根据中英文提示单词拼写)67．Having a p (乐观的) attitude towards life can be helpful in lifting your spirits. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)68．The most attractive e (比赛项目) in the sports meet was the gymnastics competition. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)69．The exhausted dancers were a (惊奇的) to see a full and noisily excited house when the curtain rose. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)70．Two groups of students were sent to a (安排) the books in the library. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)71．The u (独特的) feature of China’s history is the inheritance of a long unbroken civilization and culture. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)72．A new school and a new group of classmates offer more chances to e (探索) some new interests. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)73．O (组织) by the Students’ Union, the next activity in the series will be scheduled in May. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)74．Out of c (好奇), she opened the envelope to find nothing but a piece of white paper. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)75．It is highly r (建议) that we keep a balanced diet to take in as much nutritious and diverse food as possible. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)七、根据所给汉语提示填空Monday. (根据汉语提示完成句子)80．The biggest benefit of being a captain is that it teaches me to be responsible and(树立榜样) lower grade students. (根据汉语提示完成句子)81．(即使) you were busy with your research work, you still spared some time to help me revise my application. (根据汉语提示完成句子)82．Are you (期待) attending such a camp in your summer vacation? (根据汉语提示完成句子)83．Anyone who takes interest in the programme can (报名) at the school website. (根据汉语提示完成句子)84．A simple gesture of kindness can (对……有影响) another person’s whole life. (根据汉语提示完成句子)85．The laughter had not yet quite died from his face, but his eyes widened (震惊). (根据汉语提示完成句子)八、建议信86．假定你是李华，请你给在外地读书并正在生病的朋友王鹏写一封建议信，说明锻炼的重要性和好处，鼓励他积极锻炼身体，从而为更好地学习打下基础。

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第一部分单项填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1．At______sight of his classmate,Bill,who was in______lead in the long-distance running,Bruce tried to run faster.A．a;a B．the;a C．a;the D．the;the2．Which of the following prefixes(前缀)means“No”?A．un-B．en-C．co-D．over-3．—Jack,are you familiar with Boston?—Yes,I______in Boston for four years.A．remain B．am remaining C．have remained D．remained4．The store______sells children’s clothes is at the end of the street.A．whom B．不填C．whose D．which 5．Yesterday the policemen______the traffic accident that happened in front of the supermarket and relevant people are waiting for the result.A．investigated B．stuck C．sculpted D．disqualified6．I found him ashamed when I asked him the question.What is the sentence element underlined in the sentence? ______A．Subject(主语).B．Object(宾语).C．Predictive(表语).D．Object complement(宾语补足语).7．An______is an important subject that people are arguing about or discussing.A．impact B．issue C．alarm D．exploration8．Tom tends______very well in a match and that may allow us______the match to be held tomorrow.A．to perform;to win B．to perform;winning C．performing;to win D．performing;winning 9．Which of the following suffixes is the opposite(反义词)of“-ful”?A．-able B．-ness C．-less D．-ous10．The man______job is a lawyer lives in the apartment above ours.A．that B．which C．who D．whose11．A fact,situation,or experience that is______is unpleasant,depressing,or harmful.A．significant B．powerful C．negative D．specific 12．Though Tom stayed______touch with his friend Sam for a long time,they lost track______each ther during the war.A．in;of B．at;over C．by;with D．for;on13．______technology has changed the way we make friends,the meaning of friendship and our longing for friends remain the same.A．Until B．Though C．Since D．Unless14．Which word is formed in the same way as“homesick”?A．unfold B．rainbow C．disqualify D．professional 15．The water in the river was very dirty and smelly in the past but______it is very clear and clean. A．currently B．individually C．creatively D．bitterly16．—I wonder where some of our classmates are?—They______a drama on the stage at the moment.A．practise B．will practise C．are practising D．were practising 17．Living without an aim is like sailing without a compass.What is the basic structure of the sentence?______ A．S+V(主语+谓语动词)B．S+V+P(主语+系表结构)C．S+V+IO+DO(主语+谓语动词+间接宾语+直接宾语)D．S+V+O+OC(主语+谓语动词+宾语+宾语补足语)18．What is the structure of the sentence“The company offered me a job the day before yesterday”?A．S+V+P(主语+系表结构)B．S+V+O(主语+谓语动词+宾语)C．S+V+O+OC(主语+谓语动词+宾语+宾语补足语)D．S+V+IO+DO(主语+谓语动词+间接宾语+直接宾语)19．Helen spent a lot of time______to solve the math problem but she still had trouble______it out. A．trying;to work B．trying;working C．to try;to work D．to try;working 20．We waited for Franklin to come to the party but he did not______until well after midnight.A．work out B．go all out C．calm down D．turn up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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

2020-2021学年深圳高级中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（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AIt was a weeknight and one of my twin daughters marched into the room, waving a book she'd finished. “Dad, why are books with science in them always about boys?” she asked.I told her that simply wasn't true; there were loads of great science fictions with girls in them. She agreed, but argued that in those stories it was the boys who were doing science, and the girls were justalong for the ride. My other daughter took her sister's side and challenged me to give an example.This left me in a difficult position. I could either go through our library to point out some wonderful examples of female-led science fictions, or just admit they were right and remain in my comfortable chair.I've been asked several times how I came up with the idea forA Problematic Paradoxand my answer is always the same: it came to me in a moment of inspiration. I like that answer because it's simple and makes me seem very creative. The fact that this explanation is not true bothers me from time to time. Here's the truth: the story wasn't my idea. It was my daughters who suggested I write something for them that had a girl doing science.My daughters were at an age when many young women turn away from STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), believing those areas of study unfriendly or out-of-the-norm for girls. I also read about how important role models can be to young people. It's one thing to tell a person they can do something, but seeing someone like them doing that thing can be more powerful.So, I kept two guidelines for the book in mind: First, the story had to be fun for anyone, because it's as important for boys to understand that science is for everyone. Second, I wanted the main character, Nikola, to be imperfect. She should be someone with shortcomings as we all have. I think this not only makes a story more interesting to read, but also helps make it clear that the most extraordinary things can be done by ordinary people.1. What does the underlined phrase “along for the ride” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Entering a bike race.B. Offering vital help.C. Doing unimportant things.D. Playing the leading role.2. What do we know about the bookA Problematic Paradox1?A. Its main character is perfect.B. It is a female-led science fiction.C. It is intended to appeal to girls only.D. Its idea comes from the author's inspiration.3. Which of the following best describes the author's book?A. Serious and abstract.B. Simple and practical.C. Creative and well-organized.D. Inspiring and interesting.BEarthquake can disrupt whales’ hunting for food for up to a year,according to a new study.On November 14, 2016, the Kaikoura earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island, causing a destructive tsunami. Under the surface, the earthquake caused strong currents that swept away and mostly killed off diverse ecosystems of creatures living along the Kaikoura underwater canyon.As a result, whales had to dive deeper and longer to find food—“a major shift” in their behavior, says co-author Liz Slooten, a marine biologist at the University of Otago in New Zealand.The impact earthquakes have on land animals has been well documented, but scientists know ly little about what happens underwater. Such research is important for government agencies, which may need to take recent earthquakes into consideration when considering fishing quotas（限额）, notes Rochelle Constantine, a marine mammal ecologist at the University of Auckland.The canyon’s upper reaches are rich in creatures, supplying food for the fish that make up the whales’ diet. So when these smaller life forms were washed away, it had “severe consequences for the community around there”, says study co-author Will Rayment. “That effect flowed all the way through the food chain.”As part of their ongoing study, the scientists were tracking 42 individual whales. After the earthquake, in all, the team managed to record data on 40 whales, showing that the abundance of whales in the general area didn’t change after the earthquake. However, the whales changed how they used their habitat.A year after the earthquake, the researchers observed the whales returning to their previous surface-breathing intervals. This could have been because the communities of animals that make up the whales’ food began to recover. “It gives you an idea of how resilient（有复原力的）these deep-sea communities are,” says Rayment.But he and his colleagues will continue long-term monitoring to see if there are effects they missed. Whale activity in the area had already been declining, though it’s unknown whether it is due to natural changes in food abundance, whale-watching tourism, fishing, or warming ocean temperatures. “There is something going on in Kaikoura,” says Rayment.4. What happened after the Kaikoura earthquake in the Kaikoura canyon?A. Several destructive tsunamis struck the area.B. Whales had to swim to other oceans to find food.C. Nearly all marine creatures in Kaikoura were killed off.D. Strong currents washed away many smaller creatures.5. Which is one of the findings of the study?A. Earthquakes can make it easier for whales to find food.B. The whales changed their habitat after the earthquake.C. It usually takes whales a year to adapt to their new diet.D. The number of whales in the area dropped sharply after the quake.6. What does Rochelle Constantine think of the study?A. It can help government agencies to make some decisions about fishing.B. It can help government agencies to solve problems in the fishing industry.C. It is a breakthrough in research on what happens underwater after an earthquake.D. It offers a detailed description of the impact earthquake have on marine mammals.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Something is affecting the whale activity in Kaikoura.B. Fishing quotas have been increasing in recent years.C. The team missed some effects in the research process.D. The scientists will continue studying earthquakes.CWhen Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came home one day to find that her dad had lefta book titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put it aside, thinking it was one of those detective tales she loved.On a rainy Saturday, she picked up the book. As she sped through the pages, she became fascinated by the drama, which encouraged her to explore nature's wonders. Even though her high school teacher told her that girls didn't become scientists, she decided she would.She worked with a biologist, Charpentier, to turn a curiosity of nature into an invention—an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as Crispr, the tool will transform the human race. James Watson, the author of The Double Helix, later told her it was the most important biological advance: since he and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.For this achievement, Doudna and Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. Until now, only five women, beginning with Marie Curie in 1911, had won or shared the Nobel for Chemistry out of 184award winners. When this year's prize was announced, Dr. Charpentier said it would provide a message specifically to young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that women can also be awarded prizes.A few decades from now, if it becomes possible and sate to edit DNA, should we allow parents to improve the IQ and physical strength of their kids? Should we let them decide eye color1 ? Skin color1 ? Height? After helping to discover Crispr, Dr. Doudna has become a leader in considering these moral issues. That's the main message we should take from this Nobel: New technologies can be a huge benefit to the human race, but in order to make sure they are used wisely, it's important for people to understand them.8. Jennifer Doudna decided to become a scientist because,__________A. her father pushed herB. a book inspired herC. her teacher encouraged herD. James Watson motivated her9. Dr. Doudna was awarded the Nobel Prize because,__________.A. she wrote the book “The Double Helix"B. she discovered the structure of DNAC. she is a hardworking woman scientistD. she helped invent a tool for editing DNA10. According to passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The two women's success will inspire more girls to be devoted to science.B. Since 1911, there have been 184 people who won the Nobel for chemistry.C. If girls follow the path of science, they will surely achieve their goals.D. Crispr will make a big difference to the human race.11. Which words can best describe Jennifer Doudna?A. Determined and responsible.B. Ambitious and humorous.C. Cruel and indifferent.D. Fearless and stubborn.DChildren's average daily time spent watching television or using mobile device increased from 53 minutes at age 12 months to more than 150 minutes at 3 years, according toan analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). By age 8, children were more likely to log the highest amount of screen time if they had been in home-based children or were born to first-time mothers.“Our results indicate that screen habits begin early, ”said Edwina Yeung, an investigator in National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).“This finding suggests that interventions(干涉) to reduce screen time could have a better chance of success if introduced early.”In the research, mothers of 4, 000 children responded to questions on their kids' media habits when they were 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months of age.TheAmericanAcademyof Pediatrics recommends avoiding digital media exposure for children under 18 months of age, introducing children 18 to 24 months of age to screen media slowly, and limiting screen time to an hour a day for children from 2 to 5 years of age. In the current study, researchers found that 87% of the children had screen time exceeding (超过) these recommendations. However, while screen time increased throughout toddlerhood, by age 7 and 8, screen time fell to under 1.5 hours per day. The researchers believe this decrease relates to time consumed by school-related activities.The study authors classified the children into two groups based on how much their average daily screen time increased from age 1 to age 3. The first group, 73% of the total had the lowest increase, from an average of nearly 51 minutes a day to nearly an hour and 47 minutes a day. The second group, 27% of the total, had the highest increase, from nearly 37 minutes of screen time a day to about 4 hours a day. Higher levels of parental education were associated with lower odds of inclusion in the second group.12. Who use mobile device longest according to the NIH's analysis?A. 10-year-old born to first-time mothers.B. 3-year-old children in low income families.C. 8-year-old children in home-based childcare.D. 1-year-old children with parents poorly educated.13. What does the research suggest according to Edwina?A. Parents should stop their children using media.B. Parents should limit the use of digital media themselves.C. Parents should reduce their children's screen time earlier.D. Parents should avoid their children using digital media at infancy (婴儿期).14. Why does children's screen time fall when they age 7 and 8?A. They are studying at school.B. They can control themselves.C. They are tired of using them.D. They are forbidden to use them.15. Which of the following may be the best title?A. Keep Away from MediaB. Screen Habits Begin EarlyC. Urgency of Parental EducationD. Harm of Home-based Childcare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。

高一英语本试卷共10页。

全卷满分135分：客观题85分；主观题50分。

考试时间120分钟。

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一、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

On a weekday evening, Jane was at home as usual. As her 1 swung between what she was going to do with her life and their dinner plans for the evening, she was unexpectedly 2 by an urgent call from her sister “Get over here! Turn on NBC and check these guys out. They are just like you...”. One facebook message and a phone interview later, Jane 3 herself on a bus with 8 strangers in the middle of the sweltering （令人发昏的） desert heat of Utah, picking up trash （垃圾） and 4 awareness about zero-waste and climate change. With a deep 5 of the environment and a desire to make a 6 , Jane, Davey, and a group of self 7 “environmental pick-up artists” went on a coast to coast road side trash pick-up. As they walked, sometimes only 8 0.9 miles in an entire day, they 9 and steadily made their way across the United States for three years, picking up a total of 201,678 pounds of trash.Jane and Davey 10 with us wonderful stories of hope and inspiration that fueled their 11 to continue their journey. After spending weeks silently 12 how she would have enough 13 to fly home for their two-week spring break, Jane found a blank, unidentified envelope 14 with $850 cash in the desert, just enough to get her home and back. After their bus 15 outside of Denver, they unexpectedly got 16 and arrived in Yosemite National Park three weeks later, just in time for the “Yosemite Facelift” where 17 from all over the state came together with a 18 of cleaning up trash all over the park.Being at the right place at the right time became almost normal, and they realized that much of what they 19 was more than just a coincidence （巧合）. Together, their team learned to simply 20 themselves to their task, and surrender to the journey.1. A. hands B. thoughts C. balance D. position2. A. blamed B. frightened C. moved D. interrupted3. A. found B. cheered C. dropped D. taught4. A. abandoning B. raising C. shaking D. hiding5. A. pride B. trust C. love D. fear6. A. plan B. promise C. mistake D. difference7. A. described B. corrected C. repeated D. discovered8. A. driving B. covering C. riding D. fixing9. A. slowly B. secretly C. helplessly D. frequently10. A. heard B. read C. wrote D. shared11. A. problems B. costs C. efforts D. choices12. A. depending on B. replying to C. worrying about D. meeting with13. A. time B. money C. food D. room14. A. filled B. supplied C. decorated D. equipped15. A. set off B. held on C. headed for D. broke down16. A. rest B. practice C. help D. understanding17. A. volunteers B. members C. tourists D. reporters18. A. question B. purpose C. decision D. lesson19. A. introduced B. expected C. examined D. experienced20. A. turn B. limit C. devote D. compare二、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2020-2021学年广东深圳高级中学高一上期中英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、完形填空The story happened years ago, when my daughter was still little.I was driving across the country with my daughter to my husband to spend the weekend in his city. Since I intended to get to my destination before supper time, I drove for a long time without a stop. Then after driving for many miles, I became tired and needed to stop for a break to get .I found a rest area. It was mostly deserted, in a quiet area of the highway.I parked the car and carried my into the restroom. When I came out I sawa middle-aged wandering around. Feeling about that, I asked the lady. What me was: they were waiting for us!The lady told me that she and her husband wanted to see us safely back into our . She explained that sometimes rest areas could be a place for a young lady like me. She told me that she had a daughter almost my age, so they wanted to make sure that I got safely back on my way.I was very touched by their . Being young, and probably naive(单纯的) to the potential(潜在的) of rest areas, it had never occurred to me that there was any possibility of something going wrong. I them for their kindness. My daughter and I continued our journey and our destination safely.I never got their names but years have passed and their kindness is still not . Sometimes angels come in make-up and just because you can’t see their it doesn’t mean they aren’t angels.1．A．fetch B．stop C．join D．save2．A．slowly B．quickly C．safely D．quietly3．A．excited B．bored C．interested D．refreshed4．A．daughter B．luggage C．license D．purse5．A．lady B．man C．couple D．angel6．A．angry B．curious C．anxious D．terrible7．A．surprised B．worried C．annoyed D．upset8．A．restroom B．car C．area D．destination9．A．quiet B．noisy C．dangerous D．safe10．A．devotion B．honesty C．bravery D．consideration11．A．stops B．dangers C．mistakes D．changes12．A．forgave B．asked C．thanked D．blamed13．A．reached B．left C．missed D．passed14．A．seen B．forgotten C．deserted D．recognized15．A．kindness B．safety C．faces D．wings二、阅读选择阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2020-2021学年深圳市高级中学高三英语上学期期中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AFor some people, there’s no better companion than mans best friend-a dog. This four-legged pet can bring comfort and joy and provide much- needed exercise for you when it needs walkies! This probably explains why dog ownership increased last year because people spent more time at home during he CovID-I9 lockdown.However, as demand for a new dog increased, so did the price tag. Popular breeds, such as Cockapoos and Cocker Spaniels, saw even sharper price increases, and puppies have been selling for $3,000 or more.Animal welfare charities fearthat high prices could encourage puppy farming, smuggling (走私) or dog theft. An investigation found some breeders have been selling puppies and kittens on social media sites--something charities have called “extremely irresponsible”.But despite some new owners purchasing a dog legally, maybe from a rescue center or registered breeder, they’ve proved to be ill-prepared for life with a new pet, and the pet itself has found it hard tocome to terms withlife in a new home.Looking to the future, there are concerns about the welfare of these much-loved pets. Lan Alkin manager of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanct uary in the UK, notes: “At the moment, the dogs are having a great time, but separation anxiety could still surface when people go back to work.” And Cliare Calder from the UKs Dogs Trust rescue charity says, “The economic situation also means that some people may find they can’t afford to look aftera dog.” The message is not to buy a dog in haste and to pick one that fits into our lifestyle.1. The greater demand for dogs can cause the following problems except ________.A. illegal trade of dogsB. less dog farmingC. high prices of dogsD. online sale of dogs2. What does the underlined phrase"come to terms with"in paragraph 4 mean?A. Fit in withB. Go in forC. Make up for.D. End up with3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Despite the problems, dogs are living happily.B. The writer has a positive attitude towards dogs future.C. Experts are worried that dogs will be unaffordable to people.D. The writer advises people to think twice before keeping dogs as pets.BWho is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found thatgirls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly not.Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”4. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?A. They're unfair.B. They're conservative.C. They're objective.D. They're strict.5. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A. They think themselves smart.B. They look up to great thinkers.C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs6. Why are more geniuses known to the public?A. Improved global communication.B. Less discrimination against women.C. Acceptance of victors' concepts.D. Changes in people's social positions.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Geniuses Think AlikeB. Genius Takes Many FormsC. Genius and IntelligenceD. Genius and LuckCMy family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future. I was in theclassroom, but I wasn't there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hide. I was 13 years old, but I already hated being who I was.I had an English teacher, Mr.Creech, who knew I couldn't read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldn't happen again. Later that day, Mr.Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read. From then on, I never gave up practicing reading.Then when I was 41 years old, one day, I planned to fly back toTexasto visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr.Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him. “Do I know you？” he asked. “Yes, sir, you do know me，” I answered excitedly. “My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English.” The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy he'd once encouraged.“I'm so glad I had a chance to see you，” I said. “And Mr.Creech, I have great news to share.” I told him I had learned to read. But that wasn't all. I had become a published author and an active speaker. “The next time you get another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well，” I added.The experts say what once worried me has a name：dyslexia(诵读困难). But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education.8. Why did the author want to hide?A. Because he felt sorry for himself.B. Because he hated being laughed at.C. Because he couldn't read at all.D. Because he didn't have a ticket.9. Which of the following could best describe Mr.Creech?A. Considerate and dutiful.B. thoughtful and enthusiastic.C. Emotional and devoted.D. Friendly and wise.10. Why couldn't the author read before meeting Mr.Creech?A. Because his reading age was not long enough.B. Because his parents didn't teach him how to read.C. Because he was afraid of reading before the class.D. Because he didn't have inner driving force to learn to read.11. What can we infer from the passage?A. Mr.Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.B. The author had become a published author and an active speaker.C. Dyslexia was just the reason that made the author unable to read.D. The author was grateful to Mr.Creech.DThe idea came to him when he least expected it. Alvin Irby was at a barbershop when he saw one of his former students sitting in the shop with a bored look on his face. That’s when Irby realized that by pairing barbershops and books, he might be able to inspire young boys to read.Alvin Irby, a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher, knows how important it is for young children to read. He also knows that young boys in particular often don’t have adult male role models who inspire them to read. “Many young boys may literally never see a man reading in school during the years when they’re learning to read because there are so few male elementary school teachers,” Irby toldMashable.That’s where the barbershops come in. Four years ago, Irby launched Barbershop Books as a way to not just get books into the hands of young boys, but also to create community reading spaces in a place where kids go frequently. Since itsinceptionin 2013, the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in 50 barbershops in 12 states throughout the United States.Irby isn’t the first person to see the connection between barbershops and books and boys. Hair stylist Courtney Holmes, launched a program a few years ago offering free haircuts to kids as long as they read to him while he cuts their hair.That’s the kind of environment that Irby wants to promote with his program. The reading spaces created by Barbershop Books help to spark an interest in books by showing kids that reading is about more than just spelling and vocabulary skills, it’s about making reading a low-stress activity that can help them relax, laugh and have fun.“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading experiences early and often for young boys, then they willchoose to read for fun,” Irby noted, adding, “This is really what Barbershop Books is about, getting young boys to say three words: I’m a reader.”12. What happened to Alvin when he was at a barbershop?A. He found it easy for young people to get bored.B. He offered a barbershop to his former student.C. He thought of a way to encourage young readers.D. He realized the importance of reading for young boys.13. What is the function of Barbershop Books?A. To attract more customers who love films.B. To provide free haircuts to book lovers.C. To show the influence of reading on children.D. To create a reading environment fbr children.14. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. reading is a low-stress activity that is relaxingB. Barbershop Books is only suitable for young boysC. Irby attaches great importance to school educationD. Barbershop Books can arouse (引起) young people’s interest in reading15. What does the underlined word “inception” in the 3rdparagraph mean?A. discovery.B. success.C. popularity.D. beginning.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。

2020-2021学年深圳市福田外国语高级中学高三英语月考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ASilicon Valley VolunteersDo you want to give back to your community while making new friends? Silicon Valley Volunteers is an organization that includes both wishes. The organization is designed to help people find opportunities to volunteer in theirlocal community while meeting others with similar interests. Silicon Valley Volunteers focuses on providing opportunities that fit into the busy schedules (日程安排) of professionals. Many opportunities listed on the site are in the evenings or weekends.Please browse (浏览) the website to learn more about the organization. In addition to volunteer opportunities, there are other opportunities for becoming a leader as well. For any questions about the group, ***************************.Discussion about the groupCourtney H: Hey everyone. I’m new to this group and would love to start meeting up with you guys. I’m a little unclear on how this group works. When you guys go ahead and have an event can someone message me the infomation? Thanks so much.Former member: How about an online discussion for ways we can still volunteer. I just checked in here and thought there would be online activities!Maria O: We need volunteers on Friday, November 8th for The Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day! Volunteers would act as greeters, check-in registrars, and ushers (接待员). The event is from 11 am to 1:30 pm on Nov. 8th @ **********************************************************************************.Firstcome,first serve!1.What is one of the purposes of the organization?A.To help find job opportunities.B.To help make new friends.C.To help develop a new hobby.D.To help experience the joy of sharing.2.Where can you learn more about the organization?A.In the magazine.B.In the newspaper.C.On the Internet.D.On TV.3.What kind of volunteers are needed from Maria O?A.Baby-sitters.B.Translators.C.Teachers.D.Greeters.BChancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said yesterday he would use the autumn spending review to increase Britain’s￡12bn-a-year aid budget towards humanitarian(人道主义的) causes in the wake of the European refugee(难民) crisis.Britainpromised to spend 0.7 percent of state general product on aid, meaning the budget could rise sharply by the end of the decade as the economy grows.Mr Osborne also said more of the aid budget could be given to help local government with housing costs for incomers, without breaking international guidelines.“We will use the foreign aid budget to help with the costs of these refugees. People ask about the pressure on public services; we’ll have extra money to help with that.”The government was unable to give a figure for how much aid money could be handed to local authorities: it would depend on how many refugees are accepted.David Cameron, Prime Minister, will set out his position on aid for refugees today. It is reported thatBritainwill accept at least 10,000 extra people from camps on theSyriaborder. He will use a statement in the House of Commons to flesh out plans — announced inMadridon Friday — to take more people.A report inThe Sunday Timesthat the UK would take 15,000 Syrians, not far from the 18,000 figure demanded by the EU, was described by “Downing Street” as a “guess”.TheUKwill offer to resettle Syrians directly from refugee camps inJordan,LebanonandTurkey— but not those who have already reached the EU.4. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Britain tried to help refugees.B. People doubtBritain’s kindness.C. Britain tried to explain its behavior.D. Refugees like to live inBritain.5. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?A. Britain’s economy grows rapidly.B. Britain will use little of its money to help refugees.C. Most countries are not willing to help refugees.D.Britainwill use more money to help refugees.6. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Britain will use foreign money to help refugees.B. Britain helps refugees following international guidelines.C. Britain will use foreign money to develop themselves.D. People ask to use public service money to help refugees.7. What can we know from the passage?A. Britain can hold 10,000 refugees at most.B. The number of refugees to be received is uncertain.C. House of Commons declare a general plan.D.Britaincan hold 15,000 refugees at most.CFairy tales perform many functions. They entertain, encourage imagination and teach problem—solving skills. They can also provide moral lessons, highlighting the dangers of failing to follow the social codes that let human beings coexist in harmony. Such moral lessons may not mean much to a robot, but a team of researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology believes it has found a way to use the fairy tales as moral lessons that AI (artificial intelligence) can take to its cold, mechanical heart.The collected stories of different cultures teach children how to behave in socially acceptable ways with examples of proper and improper behavior in fables, novels and other literature. We believe story comprehension in robots can prevent the intelligent robots from killing humanity which was predicted and feared by some of the biggest names in technology including Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates. This system is called “Quixote” (堂吉诃德). It collects story plotsfrom the Internet and then uses those stories to teach robots how to behave.The experiment done by the designers involves going to a drugstore to purchase some medicine for a human who needs to get it as soon as possible. The robot has three options. It can wait in line; it can interact with the store keeper politely and purchase the medicine with priority; or it can steal the medicine and escape. Without any further directives(指令), the robot will come to the conclusion that the most efficient means of obtaining the medicine is to steal it. But Quixote offers a reward for waiting in line and politely purchasing the medicine and a punishment for stealing it. In this way, the robotwill learn the moral way to behave on that occasion.Quixote would work best on a robot that has a very limited function. It’s a baby step in the direction of teaching more moral lessons into robots. We believe that AI has to be trained to adopt the values of a particular society, and in doing so, it will strive to avoid unacceptable behavior. Giving robots the ability to read and understand our stories may be the most efficient means.8. What function do fairy tales perform in the robots?A. They entertain robots.B. They highlight dangers.C. They make robots more intelligent.D. They enable robots to behave morally.9. What is “Quixote” in the text?A. A punishment systemB. A character in literatureC. A big name in technologyD. A software educating robots.10. What does the designer expect robot to do in the experiment?A. To take advantage of its privilege.B. To finish the task most efficiently.C. To perform in a good mannered way.D. To be rewarded by the storekeeper111. Which of the follow can bestexpress the author’s opinion?A. Robots will definitely have more functions.B. Robots with human’s emotions are perfect.C. Training robots to be socially acceptable is necessary.D. The development of robots is still in a baby step.DI’ve long believedthat positive living isn’t about being optimistic every minute of every day. That kind of permanently happy state can’t be the goal, because it’s impossible to achieve.It turns out that psychological research finds true happiness comes from authentic positivity, and authentic positivity comes from emotional flexibility.Being flexible emotionally means being open to the full range of emotional experiences, including thechallenging ones like anger, disappointment and sadness. Emotional flexibility means being able to shift behaviors and mindsets to meet different situational needs, and adapting when circumstances change.However, emotionally flexible people are not chameleons (变色龙) whose outlook changes based on which way the wind is blowing. Instead, emotional flexibility is a skill that helps people judge the complexities of daily life, and stick to their deeply held values.I’ve learned a new word that I’d like to share with you: Eudaimonia (幸福感). Eudaimonia is the opposite of hedonism (享乐主义), the idea that happiness comes from the constant pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain. Eudaimonia, by contrast, encourages us to pursue meaning and authenticity, growth and honest joy. Both are philosophical approaches to happiness, and recent psychological thought is leaning toward eudaimonia as a more sustainable, satisfying model.Eudaimonia was first mentioned by Aristotle, who got the term from the Greek word “daimon,” which means “true nature.” Tome, walking a positive path means accepting that we each have positive true nature and permanent goodness. What we learn from the concept of eudaimonia is that we are best equipped to realize this nature when we are emotionally honest and flexible.12. What is the author’s belief?A. People should live alone.B. People can’t always be happy.C. People can’t always achieve their goals.D. People should pursue true achievements.13. What do enmotionally flexible people commit themselves to?A. Their strongly believed values.B. Their different needs.C. Permanent happiness.D. The pursuit of hedonism.14. How can people gain eudaimonia according to the author?A. By being honest to others.B. By changing true nature.C. By keeping realstically optimistic.D. By pursuing pleasure constantly.15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. What is the meaning of eudaimonia?B. What should we do to keep positive?C. How can we keep happy forever?D. Why can’t people be happy all the time?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。

广东省深圳市高级中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AMusic and art festivals are fun and exciting events. If you're planning to go to a festival, it's important to plan your trip carefully to ensure that you’re safe and have a good time.■Bring clothes to keep warm or coolIn addition to your fun festival clothing, pack a raincoat, some light tank tops, and a sweater or sweatshirt. Don't forget longer pants for cool evenings or bad weather. In general, it's best to leave your umbrella at home because they can be dangerous in large crowds.■Get a cheap tent and sleeping bag for multi - day festivalsA majority of people end up throwing their tent away after long festivals, since they normally break from the use. Pick up a less expensive tent with enough room for you and your friends and pack a comfortable sleeping bag for yourself, 1f you don't want to camp at the festival, remember to book an AirBnb or a hotel room nearby!■Place a first aid kit in a proper placeBefore the festival, buy a small first aid kit with band aids, and any medication that you need to take, in case you get minor injuries or a headache. Keep it in a proper place that's easily accessible, like your tent or car.1. Why should umbrellas be left at home?A. They take up too much space.B. The weather will be terrible.C. They might hurt someone.D. Travelers prefer raincoats,2. What do most people do with tents after festivals?A. Sell them.B. Return them.C. Pack them up.D. Throw them away.3. What is suggested about the first aid kit?A. It should be put at hand.B. It ought to be big enough.C. It must contain all medicines.D. It has to be placed in the car.『答案』1. C 2. D 3. A『解析』这是一篇应用文。

2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AWhat’s happening?Your guide to the best place to go in townThe Art of the CameraBeautiful exhibition from some of the best young photographers working today.Stamford Hall, June 20th—30thFreeFilm ClubTonight’s movie at the Young People’s Film Club is the last of the series starring the Oscar-winning actor Johnny Depp. It’s the wonderful pirates of the Carbbean!Starts 6;30 pm. Tickets £3Winning V oicesMore than 20 bands ( 乐队) play their best songs in a competition to win a great prize: a place in the national final and the chance to record a CD.Stretford Student Center, 6 pmTickets £10 and £7.5Streetlife Dance GroupCome and see the amazing “SDG” at the Atlas Centre. Twenty- four dancers aged between 11 and 18 show off their skills in street dancing for you.Starts 7 pm. Tickets£15.Young Vic TheatreThe final per formance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is tonight. This is yourlast chance to see this wonderful play. Don’t miss it.Starts 8 pm. Tickets £9, £7 and £5.5021. What can we learn about the Art of the Camera?A. It lasts half a monthB. It shows some old photosC. It is open to the public for freeD.It is held by 24 young artists22. Where can you watch street dancing ?A. At the Atlas CentreB.In Stamford HallC. At Young Vic TheatreD. At Stretford Student Centre23. If John only has £4, what could he do?A. See Romeo and JulietB.Watch Winning V oicesC.Watch Streetlife Dance GroupD. See Pirates of the CaribbeanBA long time ago, there was a farmer who had ten donkeys(驴). One evening, after a long day of hard work, the farmer returned home with the donkeys and began to tie them to the stakes(桩). When he finished nine donkeys, he found that the tenth rope was gone.What now? He could not let the last donkey run around all night. It would surely run away. Suddenly, he saw that, under a tree, there was a monk(和尚). The farmer ran to the monk and asked for voice. The monk said, “The only thing you have to do to the tenth donkey is make the movements(动作) you would have made with a rope in your hands. Pretend (假装) to tie the donkey. That’s all.”The farmer returned to the tenth donkey, pretended to fasten(拴紧) a rope around its neck and then to tie the rope to a stake. He then entered his little house, half trusting the monk’s advice, half worried that his donk ey would run away in the middle of the night.When he went outside very early the next morning, all the donkeys were still standing nicely next to their stakes, even the tenth one. The farmer untied the donkeys and wanted to take them to the field. But to his surprise, donkey number ten refused to move an inch. The farmer pulled and shouted but the animal just didn’t move.Suddenly, the farmer thought of what he had done to the donkey the night before. With a great “ah ha”, he returned to donkey number ten,and just after a simple movement the donkey happily walked with him to the field.24. What was the farmer’s problem when he tied the donkey?A. He needed one more rope.B. The tenth stake was gone.C. The tenth donkey ran away.D. He had left a rope in the field.25. Following the monk’s advice, what did the farmer do?A. He pretended to tie the tenth donkey.B.He went to sleep straight.C. He watched the tenth donkey all night.D. He tied the tenth donkey to the ninth stake.26. What did the farmer find in the next morning?A. All the donkeys were gone.B. The tenth donkey didn’t run away.C. Donkey number ten was running around.D. The donkeys went to the field by themselves.27. What does the underlined part“ a simple movement”refer to?A. Taking away the tenth stake.B. Pretending to untie the donkey.C. Pretending to cut the tenth rope.D. Trying the tenth donkey with a real rope.CFirst Lady Michelle Obama is a big fan of volunteering. V olunteering means working for free to help someone else. Mrs. Obama says volunteering is very important. “It should be part of everyone’s life, ” she says.Many teens agree. They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference. These days, more teens volunteer than work for pay. Teens clean up parks, walk dogs at animal shelters , visit the elderly and more.Some cities ---- including Seatle, Chicago, and Washingtong,D.C. ----require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate. Thestudent volunteers learn new skills and help their communities .Many parents are in favor of the idea ---- they say volunteering helps teens build job skills. But most teens don’t want to be forced to volunteer. They say they are busy. And they say voluntee ring is only fun if it’s a choice.Read both sides of the debate and decide.YESV olunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.Many cities and towns need help. V olunteers can help keep important programs going.Not all teens will volunteer if it isn’t required. Schools should repuire students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.NOMost teens are already very busy with classes, homework, jobs and sports. Forcing them to do more isn’t fair.It should be up to each person. Helping out doesn’t feel as good if you have to do it.Finding a volunteer job isn’t always easy. Students shouldn’t be kept from graduating because of something they can’t control.28. The writer mentions Michelle Obama in order to ,A. explain what volunteering isB. show she enjoys volunteeringC. tell what she does for the US D . introduce the topic of the text29. According to the text, in Chicago, .A. more people would rather work for payB. finding a volunteer job is quite easyC. volunteering is a must for high school studentsD. college students have to volunteer before graduation30. The underlined part “are in favor of “in the text means” .A. dropB. developC. likeD.catch31. Which question does the text mainly discuss?A. Is volunteering good for students?B.Which volunteer jobs shouldstudents do?C. What is the best time to volunteer?D. Should students be required to volunteer?DCoffee is an important part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have drunk a lot of it!Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is completely different. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or bar(酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. This is “normal (正常的) coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. If you want more than one sip(小口) of coffee in Italy, lungo is a good choice. In addition, while takeaway coffee is quite popular among Brits, it is not very common at all in Italy. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy -includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点). Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry with chocolate is the perfect way to start the day.Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy, such as espresso or macchiato (an espresso with a drop of milk), is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. They are small, of course, but this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee every day without breaking the bank.32.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A.By time.B. By space.C. By comparisonD.By example.33.Which coffee will you get in Italy if you order one without special instructions?A. Espresso.B. Lungo.C. Cappuccino.D. Macchiato.34.What can we learn about the coffee culture in Italy?A.Takeaway coffee is very popular among Italians.B.Italians are very often seen drinking huge coffees.C.Few Italians take short breaks from work for coffee.D.Coffees are often served along with pastries during breakfasts.35.What does the author think of Italian coffee?A.She loves its bitter taste.B.It is too expensive for her.C.The cup it is served in is too small.D.It is a good choice for breakfast.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。