河南省周口市沈丘县高一英语下学期期中试题(扫描版)

2020-2021学年河南省沈丘县第一高级中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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AThe Middlerby Kirsty ApplebaumEleven-year-old Maggie lives in Fennis Wick, enclosed and protected from the outside world. Her brother Jed is the eldest, a hero. Her younger brother is Trig—everyone loves Trig. But Maggie's just a middler；she is left behind. In this book, we experience the sadness of being the forgotten middle child, the child with no voice, even in her own family.Dennis in Jurassic Barkby Nigel AuchterlounieBeanotown is in trouble again, and this time the danger is Jurassic! Dennis，latest adventure is filled with fun, including Vikings, Victorians and soon, along with puzzles for you to finish. Can you help Dennis save Beanotown from the prehistoric invasion?Little Book for Big Changesby Karen Ng and Kirsten LiepmannIncluding more than 100 activities, try-outs, games, puzzles and tips,Little Book for Big Changesoffers fun and creative ways to bring people together to help change the world. Understand more about big problems in the world such as inequality and climate change, and be empowered to help make the world a better place.The Saga of Erik the Vikingby Terry JonesIn this illustrated story, Erik the Viking sets out with his trusty team of men in search of the land where the Sun goes at night. On his journey, he will meet adventures that will put his courage to the test.1. Who told a story about an unseen child in a family?A. Terry Jones.B. Kirsty Applebaum.C. Nigel Auchterlounie.D. Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann.2. Which book is proper for kids who love prehistoric-related stories?A.The Middler.B.Little Book for Big Changes.C.Dennis in Jurassic Bark.D.The Saga of Erik the Viking.3. What is special aboutLittle Book for Big Changes"!A. It is about two people.B. It is an adventure book.C. It has picturesinside to help kids read.D. It teaches kids to care for the world.BMost children who have suffered from ADHD still have it as teens. During teen years, especially as the hormonal changes of teenagers are going on and the demands of school and extra-curricular activities are increasing, ADHD may get worse.Because of problems with getting unfocused and poor concentration, many teens with ADHD have problems in school. Grades may fall, especially if the teen is not getting ADHD treatment. It’s not uncommon for teens with ADHD to forget their homework, lose textbooks, and become bored with their daily class work. Teens may become inattentive or extremely attentive, not waiting for their turn before blurting out answers. They may cut in on their teacher and classmates. Teens with ADHD may also befidgetyand find it hard to sit still in class.Often, teens with ADHD are so busy focusing on other things that they forget about the task at hand. This can be seen especially with homework and athletic skills and in relationships with their schoolmates. This lack of attention to what they’re doing often leads to bad grades on tests and being passed over for sports teams, after-school activities, and learning teams. Kids with ADHD can be targets for bullying, too. But, not all children with ADHD have trouble getting along with others. If your child does, you can take measures to help improve their social skills and relationships.ADHD affects all parts of a teenager’s life. As a parent you should discover your teen’s troubles as early as possible. The earlier your child’s troubles are discovered, the more successful the following steps can be.4. What does the author plan to do in paragraph 1?A. To list the types of ADHD.B. To introduce the main topic.C. To show the author’s opinion.D. To explain the causes of ADHD.5. What does the underlined word “fidgety” probably mean in paragraph 2?A. Clever.B. Noisy.C. Restless.D. Lazy.6. What is the text mainly about?A. Ways to deal with ADHD.B. Effects of ADHD on teens.C. Teens’ school performances.D. Demands of school work.7. What may the following paragraph talk about?A. How parents can help a teen with ADHD.B. The importance of healthy peer relationships.C. How many children are suffering from ADHD. D. Different opinions about treating ADHD in teens.CPopularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional (情感的) intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person's makeup that cannotbe measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills.” Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis (重视) on emotion by employers, educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives (视角) from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.8. What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence?A. It can be measured by anIQ test.B. It helps to exercise a person’s mind.C. It includes a set of emotional skills.D. It refers to a person’s positive qualities.9. Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2?A. To explain a rule.B. To clarify a concept.C. To present a fact.D. To make a prediction.10. What is the author’s attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence?A. Favorable.B. Intolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Unclear.11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence?A. Its appeal to the public.B. Expectations for future studies.C. Its practical application.D. Scientists with new perspectives.DThe measurable threat to the environment has been worsened by the spread of COVID-19 that increases the need for plastic protective equipment. Most plastic is made from fossil fuels. Millions of tons of greenhouse gas are released from the development of these resources and plastic production and burning.The end life of plastic is just worrisome. Less than 10% of the plastic produced has been recycled. Even more of it has been burned. But the vast majority of plastic has been buried inland, and it is increasingly polluting the environment. We hear mostly about ocean plastic and the harm done to sea creatures that mistake plastic bags and bits for food. But microplastic is even more worrisome. Plastic doesn't break down biologically but instead breaks down into tiny particles（a very small piece of something）, which have been found in every corner of the planet, on land and in the air, in drinking water and food sources.Yet the public has not given this global environmental disaster the attention it requires. Instead, they have viewed single-use plastic—which makes up about 40% of plastic used each year—as a litter issue that can be solved through better recycling and waste management. That attitude must change because the recent global breakdown of the market for recycling has made it clear that it has never been, nor ever will be, able to keep up with plastic trash use.California has been the forerunner of plastic waste reduction—it was the first state to ban single-use plastic bags and may be the first state to transform the way goods are packaged. The state also came close to passing an act which would have required that products sold in plastic packaging in the state have a proven recycling rate of 75% by 2032. California, though influential, can't solve this crisis alone. The US has long been producing a great amount of plastic trash and it should engage in reducing the use of plastic as well.12. Why does the author mention the release of greenhouse gas in paragraph 1?A. To show the harm of plasticB. To warn of the climate change.C. To call for the development of fossil fuels.D. To highlight the importance of plastic equipment.13. What's the author's attitude towards the public opinion on single-use plastic?A. Favorable.B. Tolerant.C. Curious.D. Opposed.14. What's California's role in reducing plastic waste?A. A pioneer.B. A failure.C. An objector.D. A predictor.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Microplastic Products Are HarmfulB. Waste Recycling Is an Urgent MatterC. Plastic Waste Pollution Is a Wake-up CallD. Global Environmental Disasters Are Increasing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。

2021届河南省沈丘县第一高级中学高三英语下学期期中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AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BScientists have discovered a new behaviour among bumblebees that tricks plants into flowering early.When lack of pollen, bumblebees will bite little by little on the leaves of flower-less plants. The damage seems to fool the plant into flowering, sometimes up to 30 days earlier than normal.With their hairy appearance and special sounds, bumblebees are hard to miss in gardens all over the world. Their hairy bodies make them excellent pollinators for crops like tomatoes and blueberries. They are among the first bees to appear each year and work a long season.But despite their key role, bumblebees, like many other pollinators have seen their numbers decline suddenly in recent decades. One recent study pointed to climate change, reporting that an increasing number of hot days in Europe andNorth Americawas raising local bumblebees extinction rates.But researchers have now made a discovery about bumblebees that could have something to do with their long term survival. Scientists inSwitzerlandfound that when the bumblebees were out of pollen, they started to bite on the leaves of plants that hadn't yet flowered. They used their mouths to cut clearly-shaped holes in the leaves. But the creatures didn't eat the material or use it in their nests.The damaged plants responded by flowering earlier than normal--in some cases up to 30 days ahead of schedule. Researchers also found that the bee damaged plants flowered 30 days earlier than undamaged plants and 25 days earlier than ones damaged by the scientists.“I think everything that we've found is consistent with the idea that the bumblebees are damaging the plants and that that's an adaptation that brings flowers earlier and that benefits the bees,” said Dr Mark Mescher, one of the authors from ETHZurich.4. How do bumblebees fool plants into flowering earlier?A. By making use of the hot weather.B. By putting the false flowers on the leaves.C. By attacking the leaves of flowerless plants.D. By taking away the pollen from the other flowers.5. What's bumblebees’ key role?A.Making plants flower early.B. Spreading pollen to flowers and plants.C. Sending information about weather change.D. Finding out whether the plant has flowers.6. What has happened to bumblebees in the past the years?A. They are becoming homesick.B. They are not as friendly as before.C. There is a sharp decrease in number.D. They have been busy year by year.7. What's Dr Mark Mescher's attitude towards the behaviour of bumblebees?A. Uncaring.B. Skeptical.C. Tolerant.D. Objective.CWe've all heard it before：to be successful, get out of bed early. After all, Apple CEO Tim Cook gets up at 3：45 am, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne at 3：30 am and Richard Branson at 5：45 am﹣and, as we all know, "the early bird's catches the worm. "But just because some successful people wake up early, does that mean it's a trait most of them share？And if the idea of having exercised, planned your day, eaten breakfast, visualized and done one task before 8 am makes you want to roll over and hit snooze till next Saturday, are you really doomed to a less successful life？For about half of us, this isn't really an issue. It's estimated that some 50% of the population isn't really morning or evening﹣oriented, but somewhere in the middle. Roughly one in four of us, though, tend more toward bright﹣eyed early risers, and another one in four are night owls. For them, the effects can go beyond falling asleep in front of the TV at 10 pm or being regularly late for work.Numerous studies have found that morning people are more self﹣directed and agreeable. And compared to night owls, they plan for the future more and have a better sense of well﹣being.Although morning types may achieve more academically, night owls tend to perform better on measures of memory, processing speed and cognitive（认知）ability, even when they have to perform those tasks in the morning. Night﹣time people are also more open and more creative. And one study shows that night owls areas healthy and wise as morning types﹣and a little bit wealthier.Still think the morning people sound more like CEO material？Don't set your alarm for 5 am Just yet. As it turns out, overhauling（全面改革）your sleep time may not have much effect"If people are left to their naturally preferred time, they feel much better. They say that they are much more productive. The mental capacity they have is much broader, " says Oxford University biologist Katharina Wulff. Onthe other hand, she says, pushing people too far out of their natural preference can be harmful. When they wake early, for example, night owls are still producing melatonin（褪黑素）. "Then you disrupt it and push the body to be in the daytime mode. That can have lots of negative physiological consequence. " Wulff says, like a different sensitivity to insulin and glucose（葡萄糖）which can cause weight gain.8. What does the authordo in the first three paragraph？A. raising the problem→analyzing the problem → solving the problemB. leading in the topic→challenging a viewpoint → discussing about the topicC. presenting a viewpoint → providing supporting proofs→making a conclusionD. introducing a viewpoint →raising the question→presenting author's viewpoint9. What can we know from the 4th and 5th paragraph？A. Morning types tend to have clear goals and better mood.B. To beat night﹣time people ask them to do math calculation in themorning.C. Night owls tend to sacrifice their health for their wealth.D. Neither night owls nor morning persons perform better than the middle ones.10. Which of the following does Katharina Wulff support？A. Don't fall sleep in front of the TV.B. Avoid being regularly late for work.C. Stop setting your alarm for 5 am.D. Better not overhaul your sleep time.11. Why does the author write this article？A. To explain why some people are more successful.B.To compare the differences between early risersand night owls.C. To advise people to get up neither too early nor too late.D. To argue against this view that the Carly bird catches the worm.DI once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on “two-hour business plans.” I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their ideas, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering service. Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult, I expressed my disappointment.My students were middle managers, financial analysts and financiers from state-owned enterprises andglobal companies. They were without talent or opinions, but they had been shaped by an educational system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness. The scene I just described came in different forms during my two years teaching at the school. Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review. Case study debates were written up and just memorized. Students frequently said that copying is a superior business strategy, better than inventing and creating.InChina, every product you can imagine has been made and sold. But so few well-developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name a Chinese brand.With this problem in mind, partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been established. And then there's the “thousand talent scheme.” this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign-trained scientists to the mainland with big money. But there are worries aboutChina's research environment. It's hardly known for producing independent thinking and openness, and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.At last, forChina, becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnership with top western universities. Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated people and telling them to think creatively. It's about establishing a rich learning environment for young minds. It's not that simple.12. Why does the writer feel disappointed at his students?A. Because there is one group presenting a catering service.B. Because the six groups did not cooperate well in the brainstorm.C. Because all the students copied a case for the difficult topic.D. Because the students' ideas were lacking in creativeness.13. Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of creation?A. Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.B. Students often said that copying is a preferable business strategy.C. Students combine knowledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.D. Case study debates were written up as well as recited.14. We can infer form the passage that ________.A. China can make and sell any product all over the world from its own creation.B. high pay may not solve the problem ofChina's research environment.C. cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand.D. the new government program is aimed at encouraging imagination.15. Which is the best title for the passage?A Look for a new way of learning B. Reward creative thinkingC. How to become a creatorD. Establish a technical environment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。

周口中英文学校高一抽评英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）（略）第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分50分）第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）从A﹑B﹑C﹑D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。

并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

21. ________I can see, there is only one possible way to keep away from danger.A. As long asB. As far asC. Just asD. Even if22. He’ll never forget the days ______ he stayed with his grandmother in the village.A. whereB. thatC. whichD. when23. ——Mary, what an interesting film it is! I really enjoyed it!——___________. I really fell asleep.A. Yes, you are right.B. No, I don’t think so.C. So it is.D. No, you’re wrong24. Ten years ago the population of our village was________ that of theirs.A. as twice large asB. twice as large asC. twice as much asD. as twice much as25．It rains a lot these days，_______ prevents from going out.A. itB. thatC. whichD. this26. _______ is known to us all is that che chinese government has spared no efforts to protect people from bad food.A. AsB. ItC. ThatD. What27. -----Was the teacher strict?----- Yes. He requested that we _______ television on week nights.A. must not watchB. didn’t watchC. not watchD. couldn’t watch28. The how-to book can be of help to______wants to do the job.A. whoB. whoeverC. no matter whoD.whomever29. My parents don’t care ______my pocket money goes, but one thing is sure : the money spent must be worthwhile.A. whyB. whenC. whereD. how30. He found his son by letters and very worried.A. surrounding; lookedB. surrounded; lookedC. surrounded; lookingD. surrounding; looking31.------How was your recent trip to sichuan?------I’ve never had _______one before.A. a plantB. a more pleasantC. a most pleasantD.the more pleasant32. Pracing chinese kung fu can not only ________one’s strengh, but also develop one’s character.A. bring upB. take upC.build upD.mix up33. You ______finish the work today , for you still have three days left.A. won’tB. mustn’tC. can’tD. needn’t34. Victor apologized for ________ to inform me of the change in the plan.A. his being not ableB. him not to be ableC. his not being ableD. him to be not able35. -- What made Jack so upset? --- ______ his new MP4.A. That he lost.B. He lostC. Because of having lostD. What he lost第二节完形填空（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。

河南周口沈丘县2023-2024学年高一上学期期中英语质量检测模拟试卷（11月）一、完形填空1、With the successful launch of the Shenzhou14manned spacecraft,astronaut Chen Dong once again came into people’s view.But this is not his space travel.As early as2016,Chen Dong took the Shenzhou11spacecraft and realized his flying dream.Chen Dong used to cause from time to time as a child and was often told off by his parents.However,a little thing him.One day,when playing with a group of friends,he destroyed the head teacher’s that were handed out by the school. With butterflies in his stomach,Chen Dong knew that he was in trouble.To hisvery,instead of criticizing him,the teacher said to him:“I know you didn’t do it,but in this way,I have no vegetables to eat. No matter what you do in the future,you must think more about others.”For the first time,Chen Dong realized what and tolerance are.From then on,he worked hard,helped others, and thus grew better and better.Flying higher has always been the of Chen Dong for far too long.During the training program for astronauts,no matter how difficult,the idea of giving upnever in his mind.In order to fully prepare for the space mission,Chen Dong almost contact with the outside world.He almost all his energy and time to the training program.Even his twin sons could meet their father.Although he can’t them all the time,Chen Dong uses other ways to express his love.He takes pictures of the stars that can only be seen from space and imaginehow and proud the children will be when they receive them.【小题1】【小题2】【小题3】【小题4】【小题5】【小题6】【小题7】【小题8】【小题9】【小题10】【小题11】【小题12】【小题13】【小题14】【小题15】二、阅读理解2、Schuylerville High School students have a broad range of interests,which are reflected by the number of clubs and organizations in which our pupils participate.Here are some of the most popular clubs.Environmental ClubOpen to students in grades9-12Advisor:Mrs.FloresThe High School Environmental Club is open to all students interest increasing environmental awareness throughout the school.Activities include:recycling,environmental competitions,volunteering with green schools and outdoor events.This run student club collects and recycles paper products throughout the school building.Freshman ClassOpen to students in grades9-10Advisor:Mr.winslowThe freshmen class participates in several activities throughout the year to raise money for the class account. The class officers meet once a month to discuss business that affects the entire class.All members of the freshman class are encouraged to participate in some type of community service during the year.Literary magazineOpen to students in grades10-12Advisor:Mr.SgambatiMembers of the Literary Magazine collect,edit and often contribute to the body of student work.Literary Magazine meetings will also give students the opportunity to share and receive feedback on the creative pieces that they re working on,as well as the chance to learn about writing practices and strategies.Mock Trial TeamOpen to students in grades11-12Advisor:Mrs.LewisMock Trial is an after-school activity that helps students develop useful knowledge about the law.Students play out all the roles and use general rules of evidence and fact explanations in a school court.They will work with a real lawyer and an advisor to further understand the court process.【小题1】At which club can you take part in the community service?【小题2】What does Mock Trial Team aim to do?【小题3】Where is this text most likely from?3、Boston University was always my dream，but when it came to making the decision，I had to be sure thatI was confident in my choice.Boston University drew me in for several reasons—its perfect location in the heart of Boston，its strong education programs，and the comfortable community.One special thing that set Boston University apart from my other college options was that I could be placed in the classroom to experience teaching in my freshman year.I had wanted to be a teacher for as long as I could remember，after all.After just six short weeks,I was absolutely confident that I made the right choice to attend Boston University. At Boston University,I attended an education program—ED100.Each Wednesday，I went to Bowman Elementary School to help in a fifth grade classroom.Although I was a secondary education major,working with fifth graders was very memorable.One of my weekly tasks was to lead a reading group of about five students.It was tiring，but I fully enjoyed getting to know their strengths(长处)and a little bit about each student apart from their studies.As the weeks went on，I found myself further involved in(参与)more classroom activities，often helping students one by one or in small groups.The students never stopped amazing me—they were always ready to take part in class activities and share their ideas.For each class，I usually spent a long time preparing it.I also loved learning from other teachers，and taking note of their excellent teaching skills，some of which I hoped to use in my own classroom.The program—ED100has even further confirmed(确认)my desire to become an educator.I have passion to work with children.I can’t wait to have my own classroom of students.I’m so happy that I’ve made the right decision to choose Boston University.【小题1】What attracted the author most about Boston University?【小题2】What did the author think of her teaching at Bowman Elementary School?【小题3】What did the author say about her students?【小题4】Which of the following words can best describe the author?4、You can’t always predict a heavy rain or remember to take your umbrella.But designer Mikhail Belyaev doesn’t think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet.That’s why he created Lampbrella,a lamp post with its own rain sensing umbrella.The designer says he comes up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia.“Once,I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street and saw the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain.I thought it would be all right to have a canopy(伞蓬)built into a street lamp.”he said.The Lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy.It has a built-in electric motor which can open or close the umbrella in need.Sensors then ensure that the umbrella offers the pedestrians(行人)shelter whenever it starts raining.In addition to the rain sensor,there’s also a360°motion sensor on the street lamp which detects whether anyone’s using the Lampbrella.After three minutes of not being used the canopy is closed.According to the designer,the Lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed,so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians.Besides,it would be grounded to protect from possible lightning strike.Each Lampbrella would offer enough protection for several people.Being installed(安装)at2meters off the ground,it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians.While there are no plans to take Lampbrella into production,Belyaev says he recently introduced his creation to one Moscow Department,and insists this creation could be fixed on any street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies.【小题1】For what purpose did Belyaev create the Lampbrella?【小题2】What do we know from Belyaev’s words in Paragraph2?【小题3】What does Paragraph5mainly tell us about the Lampbrella?【小题4】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?5、Can plastic recycling reduce the import of oil?The United States Environmental Protection Agency says only seven percent of plastic waste in the United States is recycled each year.A new company in northern New York says it can increase that percentage.It also says it can help the United States reduce the amount of oil it imports.The company has a machine called the“plastic-eating monster”.Every hour,thousands of kilograms of milk jugs,water bottles,and grocery bags are fed into the machine.The plastic waste comes from landfills across the United States.John Bordynuik runs the company,called JBI Inc.Mr.Bordynuik has invented a new process of turning plastic into fuel.First,many different kinds of unwashed plastics are melted together.Mr.Bordynuik uses a special chemical to turn the fluid into a vapor.This reduces the plastic to its most basic elements.“Plastics are just long hydrocarbon chains.What we’re doing is re-forming them into links and chains that we want so they have a high fuel value.”Eight percent of the recycled plastic is used to run the system.Independent testers say eighty-six percent of what goes in comes out as fuel.JBI produces several thousand liters of fuel a day.It creates different grades of fuel for different industries.It sells the fuel for up to one hundred dollars a barrel(桶).Each barrel costs about ten dollars to produce.John Bordynuik believes plastics will become an important source of fuel for the United States.He says this will reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil and reduce the amount of plastic waste in its landfills.Scientists say plastic-to-oil technology is still new and developing.They say it is not yet known if the process is environmentally friendly.And some question whether turning plastic into oil can even be considered “recycling”.Carson Maxted says because there is a lot of plastic waste and a great demand for oil,JBI’s recycling technology may create great changes in both industries.“So they’re getting value from something that would otherwise go to the landfill,things that wouldn’t be accepted into a recycling plant.”【小题1】What are Paragraphs2and3mainly about?【小题2】What’s John Bordynuik’s attitude toward plastic recycling?【小题3】What can we infer from what Carson Maxted said?【小题4】How does the author mainly support his idea?三、七选五6、Protecting your eyesight is one of the most important things you can do to help maintain your quality of life.【小题1】Consider these simple guidelines:Protect your eyes from harmful UV(紫外线的)light.When you stay outdoors during daytime,always wear sunglasses that protect your eyes from100percent of the sun’s harmful UV rays.【小题2】Look for warning signs of changes in your vision.【小题3】Some trouble signs to look for are double vision,hazy(模糊的)vision and having difficulty seeing in low light conditions. Other signs and symptoms of potentially serious eye problems that require immediate attention include red eyes,frequent flashes of light,eye pain and swelling.【小题4】A comprehensive eye exam,including enlarging your pupils(瞳孔), can determine your risk for major eye diseases that have no early warning signs or symptoms.An eye exam also can make sure that your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses(隐形眼镜)is up to date.【小题5】But keeping a healthy lifestyle and having regular eye exams will certainly decrease your risk of developing a sight-stealing eye problem that otherwise might have prevented.四、用单词的适当形式完成短文7、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。

河南省周口市中英文学校2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期中（6月）试题第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案。

AHowever, the number of people who learn English as a foreign language is more than 750 million. Everywhere in the world children go to school to learn English. Most people learn English for five or six years at high school. In China students learn English at school as a foreign language, except for thosein Hong Kong, where many people speak English at school as a first or a second language.In only fifty years, English has developed into the language most widely spoken and used in the world. English is the working language of most international organizations, international trade and tourism. Businessmen and tourists often come to China without being able to speak Chinese. Chinese businessmen, taxi drivers and students talk with them using English. English is also the language of global culture, such as popular music and the Internet. You can listen to English songs on the radio or use English to communicate with people around the world through the Internet. With so many people communicating in English every day, it will become more and more important to have a good knowledge of English.21. How many people learn English as a second language?A. 37,500,000B. 375,000,000C. 750,000,000D.75, 000,00022. In China we are learning English as a ______.A. first languageB. second languageC. foreign languageD. mother tongue23. Most international organizations use ______ as their working language.A. EnglishB. FrenchC. ChineseD. Japanese24. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?A. There are more than 42 countries where the majority of the people speak English.B. The number of people who learn English as a foreign language is more than 750 million.BLet us begin by saying what causes our dreams. Our dreams do not come from another world. They are not messages from some outside source. They are not a look into the future, either.All our dreams have something to do with our feelings, fears, longings, wishes, needs and memories. If a person is hungry, or tired, or cold, his dreams may include a feeling of this kind. If the covers on your body, such as a quilt or a blanket, have slipped off your bed, you may dream that you are sleeping on ice or in snow. The material for the dream you will have tonight is likely to come from the experience you have today.So the subject of your dream usually comes from something that has effect on you while you are sleeping（feeling of cold, a noise, a discomfort, etc. ）andit may also use your past experiences and the wishes and the interests you have now. This is why children are likely to dream of fairies, older children of school examinations, hungry people of food, homesick soldiers of their families and prisoners of freedom.To show you how this is happening while you are asleep and how your needs and wishes can all be joined together in a dream, here is the story of the experiment. A man was asleep and the back of his hand was rubbed with a piece of absorbed cotton. He would dream he was in hospital and his charming girlfriend was visiting him, sitting on the bed and feeling his hand gently!There are some scientists who have made a special study of why we dream, what we dream and what those dreams mean. Their explanation of dreams, though a bit reasonable, is not accepted by everyone but it offers an interesting approach to the problem. They believe that dreams are mostly expressions of wishes that did not come true. In other words dreaming is a way of having your wishes carried out.25.From the passage we know that our dreams_____.A. are imagination of our daily lifeB. are man’s curious look into the futureC. have nothing to do with our feelingsD. are to some degree connected with our feelings26.In your dream when you feel like eating something it indicates（暗示）that______.A. you are in a state of being coldB. you are in a state of being tiredC. you are in a state of hungerD. you should have had your dinner that day27.Older children often dream of examinations probably because___.A. they are interested in examsB. they hope for better lifeC. they are often worried about their studiesD. they show much interest in their studies28.Some scientists’ explanation of dreams _______.A. is not widely accepted though a bit reasonableB. gives an exact description of our lifeC. provides us with information of dreamsD. is of no use for usCWelcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us. TimetableSunday8:30---11:30Personal InventionsYou can see many inventions by the students;you may also bring your own inventions.Monday19:00---21:00Space and ManDr. Thomas WestIf you want to know more about the universe(宇宙).Wednesday19:30---21:00Modern MedicineMrs. Lucy GreenWould you like to know medical science?Friday18:30---21:00Computer ScienceMr. Harry Morison from Harvard UniversityLearn to use Windows XP.29. You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on _________.A. SundayB. MondayC. WednesdayD. Friday30. The person who teaches Computer Science is from___________.A. CanadaB. AustraliaC. New ZealandD. America31. If you want to learn something about satellites(卫星), you can go to the class from______.A. 8:30 to 11:30 on SundayB. 19:00 to 21:00 on MondayC. 19:30 to 21:00 on WednesdayD. 18:30 to 21:00 on FridayDWill it matter if you don’t take your breakfast? Recently a test was given in the United States. Those tests included people of different ages, from 12 to 83. During the experiment, these people were given all kinds of breakfasts, and sometimes they got no breakfast at all. Special tests were set up to see how well their bodies worked when they had eaten a certain kind of breakfast. The results show that if a person eats a proper breakfast, he or she will work with better effect than if he or she has no breakfast. This fact appears to be especially true if a person works with his brains. If a student eats fruit, eggs, bread and milk before going to school, he will learn more quickly and listen with more attention to class. Opposite to what many people believe, if you don't eat breakfast, you will not lose weight. This is because people become so hungry at noon that they eat too much for lunch, and end up gaining weight instead of losing. You will probably lose more weight if you reduce your other meals.32.The results of the test show that_______.A. breakfast has great effect on work and studiesB. breakfast has little to do with a person's workC. a person will work better if he has simple breakfastD. those working with brains should have much for breakfast33.The passage mentions that many people believe that if you don't eat breakfast, you will_______.A. lose weightB. not lose weightC. be healthierD. gain a lot of weight34. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Poor breakfasts affect those who work with their brains.B. Morning diet(节食)may cause one to get fatter.C. Reducing lunch and supper is of less value in weight-losing.D. Eating less in lunch and supper may help to lose weight.35. According to the passage, if a student does not eat breakfast, _____ .A. he will fall illB. he will fail to listen to his teacherC. he will not make progress in his studyD. his mind will work more slowly第二节七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）When I was 16 years old, a boy gave me an important gift. __36__It was the early autumn of my first year at a junior high school, and my old school was far away. __37__ I was very lonely, and afraid to make friends with anyone.Every time I listened to other students talking and laughing, I felt my heart break. I couldn't talk about anyone with my problems. And I didn't want my parents to worry about me.Then one day, my classmates talked happily with their friends, but I sat at my desk unhappily as usual. __38__ I didn't know who he was. He passed me and then turned back. He looked at me, with a smile on his face.Suddenly, I felt the touch of something bright and friendly. It made me feel happy, lively and warm.__39__ I started to talk with other students and made friends. Day by day, I became closer to everyone in my class. The boy with the lucky smile has become my best friend now!__40__ I believe that the world is what you think it is. If you think it lonely, you might always be alone. So smile at the world and it will smile back.A． At that moment, a boy entered the classroomB． He's living in Australia now and he loves it.C． It doesn't matter because all the dark days have gone.D． It was a smile.E． That smile changed my life.F． It's practically impossible to make friends here.G． As a result, no one knew who I was.二．完形填空（每小题2分，共40分）I recently started a new job, in a small office, where four of us 41 a fridge. In that fridge is a Brita water filter pitcher(过滤水壶). One of my 42 complained the water tasted “ 43 ”. It went on for a few days, and she was 44 that I could drink the water without any trouble. I started to 45 my taste buds(味蕾), but the water really 46 fine.Finally, she 47 the problem was actually her 48 . She simply forgot to 49 it, which after a while started to 50 the water inside it. She cleaned her cup, and drank the water with no problem.I can’t help but look at this, and think about the 51 we live in. Too often we 52 blame other people, other things, anything else 53 ourselves. “It’s your fault”. “You’re intolerant(偏执)”. “You’re to 54 ”. “You’re the problem.” The world isn’t 55 , I know, but I think we should take a step back sometimes and ask 56 some tough questions.Can I be better? Is my 57 really pure? Can I help improve this 58 with kindness?I want to tell you this: please clean your cup. Because when you do, the 59 will taste much better. I 60 you this.41. A. share B. make C. invent D. find42. A. classmates B. friends C. teachers D. coworkers43. A. good B. dirty C. sweet D. fine44. A. pleased B. upset C. surprised D. sad45. A. believe B. concern C. judge D. doubt46. A. looked B. felt C. tasted D. smelt47. A. found out B. worked out C. turned out D. carried out48. A. cup B. fridge C. buds D. pitcher49. A. dry B. hide C. place D. clean50. A. drink B. use C. affect D. purify51. A. house B. office C. world D. environment52. A. slowly B. quickly C. finally D. gradually53. A. and B. but C. or D. besides54. A. finish B. begin C. believe D. blame55. A. perfect B. big C. good D. bad56. A. coworkers B. parents C. roommates D. ourselves57. A. cup B. heart C. hand D. office58. A. situation B. job C. person D. water59. A. fruit B. water C. air D. food60. A. tell B. inform C. promise D. answer第Ⅱ卷第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

河南省周口中英文学校2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期中试题第二部份：阅读理解（共两节，20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）第一节(共15小题，每小题2分，共30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将之涂黑。

AWatching some children trying to catch butterflies one hot August afternoon, I was reminded of an incident in my own childhood．When I was a boy of 12 in South Carolina, something happened to me that cured me forever of wanting to put any wild creature in a cage.We lived on the edge of a wood, and every evening at dusk the mockingbirds would come and rest in the trees and sing. Th ere isn’t a musical instrument made by man that can produce a more beautiful sound than the song of the mockingbird.I decided that I would catch a young bird and keep it in a cage and in that way would have my own private musician.I finally succeeded in catching one and put it in a cage. At first, in its fright at being captured, the bird fluttered about the cage, but eventually it settled down in its new home. I felt very pleased with myself and looked forward to some beautiful singing from my tiny musician.I had left the cage out on our back porch, and on the second day of the bird’s captivity my new pet’s mother flew to the cage with food in her mouth. The baby bird ate everything she brought to it. I was pleased to see this. Certainly the mother knew better than I how to feed her baby.The following morning when I went to see how my captive was doing, I discovered it on the floor of the cage, dead. I was shocked! What had happened! I had taken excellent care of my little bird, or so I thought.Arthur Wayne, the famous ornithologist, happened to be visiting my father atthe time, hearing me crying over the death of my bird, explained what had occurred.“A mother mockingbird, finding her young in a cage, will sometimes bring it poison berries. She thinks it better for her young to die than to live in captivity.”Never since then have I caught any living creature and put it in a cage. All living creatures have a right to live free.21．Why did the writer catch a mockingbird when he was a boy of 12?A．He wanted it to sing for him B．He had just got a new cage.C．He liked its beautiful feather. D．He wanted a pet for a companion. 22．The mockingbird died because it ______.A．was frightened to death B．drank the poisonous water by mistakeC．ate the poisonous food its mother gave it D．refused to eat anything 23．An ornithologist probably means ______.A．a religious person B．a kind personC．an expert in birds D．a schoolmaster24．What is the most important lesson the writer learned from the incident? A．Be careful about food you give to baby birds.B．All birds put in a cage won’t live long.C．You should keep the birds from their mother.D．Freedom is very valuable to all creatures.BIn the United States, when one becomes rich, he wants people to know it. And even if he does not become very rich, he wants people to think that he is. That is what “keeping up with the Joneses” is about. It is the story of someone who tried to look as rich as his neighbors.The expression was first used in 1913 by a young American called Arthur Momand. He told this story about himself. He began earning $ 125 a week at the age of 23. That was a lot of money in those days. He got married and moved with his wife to a very wealthy neighborhood. When he saw that rich people rode horses, Momand went horseback riding every day. When he saw that rich people had servants. Momand andhis wife also hired a servant and gave big parties for their new neighbors. It was like a race, but one could never finish this race because one was always trying to keep up. The race ended for Momand and his wife when they could no longer pay for their new way of life. They had to move back to an apartment in New York City. Momand looked around him and noticed that many people do things just to keep up with rich lifestyle of their neighbors. He saw the funny side of it and started to write a series of short stories. He called it “Keeping up with the Joneses”because “Jones” is a very common name in the United States. “Keepi ng up with the Joneses” came to mean keeping up with rich lifestyle of the people around you.Momand’s series appeared in different newspapers across the country for over 28 years.People never seem to get tired of keeping up with the Joneses. And there are “Joneses” in every city of the world. But one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses because no matter what one does, Mr. Jones always seems to be ahead.25. Some people want to keep up with the Joneses because they ______.A. want others to know or to think that they are richB. want to be as rich as their neighboursC. don’t want others to know they are richD. want to be happy26. It can be inferred from the story that rich people like to ________.A. live in New York CityB. live outside New York CityC. live in apartmentsD. live with many neighbours27. What’s the author’s attitude to keeping up with the Joneses?A. Supportive.B. Objective.C. Negative.D. Positive.CWater is very important to living things. Without water there can be no life on the earth. All animals and plants need water. Man also needs water. We need water to drink, to cook our food and to clean ourselves. Water is needed in offices, factoriesand schools. Water is needed everywhere.There is water in seas, rivers and lakes. Water is found almost everywhere.Even in the desert part of the world, there is some water in the air. You can not see or feel it when it is a part of the air. The water in the seas, rivers and lakes is a liquid, the water in the air is a gas, and we call it water vapour (蒸气).Clouds are made of water. They may be made of very small drops of water.They may also be made of snow crystals(结晶体). Snow crystals are very very small crystals of ice. Ice is frozen water. It is a solid. There can be snow and ice everywhere in winter.Water may be a solid or a liquid or a gas. When it is a solid, it may be as hard as a stone. When it is a liquid, you can drink it. When it is a gas, you can not see or feel it.28. Where can we find water?A. Water can be found almost everywhereB. We can find water when it turns into vapour.C. Water is only in seas and rivers.D. We can see water in deserts here and there.29. We can drink water when it isA. a solidB. in the airC. a liquidD. turnedinto ice30. Clouds are made ofA. seas, rivers and lakesB. solid, liquid andgasC. very small drops of water or snow crystalsD. blocks of ice31. Water has three states(状态). They areA. solid, liquid and gasB. solid, vapour, snowC. drops of water, blocks of ice and crystals of waterD. ice,snow and airDIt seems that great artists and scientists often suffer from mental problems. Both Einstein and Dickens had mental illness. Now scientists have started to look at whether mental illness and genius are linked.Dr Adele Juda studied 5,000 creative people in Germany. She found there were more people with mental illness in this group than in the general population. Poets had the highest rate of mental illness, followed by musicians, with lower numbers for painters and architects.Other scientists did research which also showed a strong link between mental problems and creativity. But, it did nothing to explain it.Dr Ruth Richards of Harvard University made a breakthrough. Instead of studying creative people, she took a group of psychiatric (精神病的) patients and tested them for creativity. The patients got much higher scores than a normal group.Also, the patients’ close relatives were much more creative than the patients and a normal group. This suggests that the key to the link between creativity and mental illness is in our genes (基因).But this is a problem. According to Darwinism, harmful genes should be removed. Some scientists believe that evolution (进化) has created a balance, where the madness of a few people leads to the development of the whole human race.Geniuses(天才人物) may be mad, bad or just difficult to understand, but their discoveries have improved the world we live in. It seems that a little creative madness is good for us all.32. According to Dr Adele Juda, which of the following has the lowest rate of mental illness?A. PaintersB. MusiciansC. PoetsD. Bus drivers33. The underlined phrase “make a breakthrough” in the 4th paragraph means “ ___________ ”.A. discover or find something new and important.B. make a way through using force.C. (of the sun or moon ) appear from behind (clouds).D. suddenly change (from a slower to a faster pace)34. Based on the research of Dr Ruth Richards of Harvard University, we can conclude that .______A. great artists and scientists often suffer from mental problemsB. the patients’ close relatives were muc h more creative than the patients and a normal groupC. psychiatric patients have more creativity than the average peopleD. it is our genes that determine the link between creativity and mental illness35. What is the writer’s attitude toward madness?A. Madness is harmful to the whole society.B. A little creative madness is good for us all.C. All the talented people are mad.D. Only the people with mental illness have more creativity.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分。

高一英语参考答案21-24ABBC 25-27 ABD 28-31 CDAC 32-35 ADBD36-40 CDFAG 41-45BCACB 46-50 DBCAB 51-55 BACCB 56-60 ADDAD61．development62．of63．reasons 64．poisonous65．but(also)66．Besides 67．Against 68．The 69．importance70．be solved短文改错【小题1】is--was 【小题2】difficult—difficulty【小题3】a—an 【小题4】offered后加to【小题5】but--so 【小题6】so---too【小题7】how--what 【小题8】去掉had【小题9】long--longer 【小题10】we—theyDear Harry,H ow are you? I am really glad that you are interested in Chinese traditional fest ivals. I would like to talk about a main festival—the Spring Festival.The Spring Festival is the most important one to us, which co mes on lunar January 1st. It’s the time for famil y members to get together to have a big dinner, give best wishes to each other and play firecrackers. Children receive lucky money from parents. How ha ppy they are!As for me, the Spring Festival is my favourite. At th is moment, I can show my thanks to my par ents. I send them beautiful gifts made by myself and help them with housework.What’s your favourite festival?Best wishes!Yours sincerely,Li Hua【解析】试题分析：本文是一篇书信。

2020-2021学年河南省沈丘县第一高级中学高三英语下学期期中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AA brother and a sister have been reunited (重逢) after more than 60 years, thanks to a letter in the Welwynand Hatfield Times. For years John Hannant kept a photo of his long-lost sister, hoping they would meet again.Margery, the eldest of three children, had signed up with the Royal Air Force as part of the war effort, when John was still a baby.The family lost touch and as many years passed only a single letter gave a clue to her whereabouts (下落). The clue was enough for a WHT reader to recognize Margery and put the family back in touch.John, 67, said he had been searching for a long time and a friend suggested writing to the paper.“That’s the one that made it, the letter to the paper,” he said. “It’s like a dream that comes true. The last time we ever heard from Margery was in 1953 after the terrible floods. She wrote home to know if we were all right.My sister Dorothy wrote back, but Margery had moved again and never got the letter.”Having retired from his job as a gardener at Park House, Mr Hannant decided to take action.He and his wife Doreen traveled to Margery’s home in Chelwood Avenue, Hatfield, which she shares with her husband Jack Cooke.Now 88, Margery was recovering from her heart operation, but immediately recognized her brother. John said, “It’s something I never thought that was going to happen but I always hoped it would.” AS well as finding his sister, John has also discovered he now has a nephew, a niece and six grandnieces and grandnephews.1.The headline of the news would be “________”.A.An unforgettable and moving experienceB.The Hannant family lost touch because of warC.A brother and a sister reunited after 60 yearsD.The importance of a letter to WHT2.Margery left her family because ________.A.she attended the air schoolB.she joined the Royal Air ForceC.she had to feed her familyD.a big flood hit her hometown3.Who helped the family reunite after many years?A.Margery’s husband Jack CookeB.The photographer of the photo of Margery.C.A neighbour of Mr Hannant.D.A reader of WHT.BYou’re in a crowd of people who are all asking for the same thing. How do you make your voice heard above the rest? Be different. Don’t shout. Lisa, 25, was waiting to board a plane flying fromLondontoAustriafor Christmaswhen the flight was cancelled.“There were about a hundred of us unable to leave,” she says. “Everyone else was shouting at the airport staff. Instead of joining in, I walked up to the man behind the ticket desk very quietly and said, ‘This must be so awful for you! I don’t know how you deal with these situations—it’s not even your fault. I could never handle it as well as you are.’ Without my even asking, he found me a seat on another airline with an upgrade to first class. He was happy to do a favor forsomeone who was appreciative instead of unfriendliness.”Flattery (恭维) is an essential element of the sweet-talk strategy. “It’s human psychology that stroking a person’s ego (自我) with a few well-directed praises makes them want to prove you right,” says apsychologist. “Tell someone they’re pretty and they’ll instantly fix their hair; praise their sense of humor and they’ll tell a joke.”You need help and there’s ly no reason that the person will want to lend a hand. Allison, 26. a lawyer, realized she’d made a huge mistake on a batch of documents. “The only way I could fix the problem was to get the help of a colleague who I knew didn’t like me,” she said.Allison then went to the woman’s office and explained her problem. “As I was saying to the boss the other day you’re the only person who would know how to handle a situation like this, what would you suggest I do?” “Feeling pumped up (鼓励), she set about helping me and we finished the job on time, and she was happy to help.” Allison said.4. Whatwould have happened at the airport according to paragraph 1?A. The departure hall was filled with noise.B. Someone screamed just lo be different.C. The passengers waited on board patiently.D. The airport stuff were rude to the passengers.5. Why did the man put Lisa on another airline?A. He admired Lisa’s beauty.B. He appreciated her attitude.C. He was ready to help others.D. He was blamed for the cancellation.6. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The potential benefits of ego.B. The strategy to start small talk.C. The great importance of flattery.D. The value of humor in daily life.7. What can we learn about Allison’s colleague?A. She was a popular lawyer.B. She was always ready to help others.C. She always got praise from Allison.D. She did a great favor for Allison eventually.CA Bridge Linking Art and the AudienceAccording to a 2018 report, people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum-goers. Similarly, people aged over35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size. We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven’t yet determined how to bridge the gap. Two answers to tackling this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in more accessible ways.In 2018, a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop-culture viewpoint with topics that would engage younger and more diverse audience. It offers an accessible pathway to art history with conversations on different topics. Art history is about storytelling; art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.More traditional institutions are paying attention. Recently theGettyMuseumissued a social-media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home. Users displayed incredible creativity, and the museum was flooded with submissions. This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing. Since many people feelintimidatedand think that there’s a base level of understanding required to join the conversation, the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.Another result of the Getty challenge was the exposure given to a diversity of artworks. The famous opera singer Peter Brathwaite, for example, made scores of attractive recreations highlighting centuries of blackpaintings. His efforts opposed the idea that there were not many historical paintings of black figures. It is extremely important that we do a better job of showing the complex and diverse stories that are represented in art.Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table. Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it. Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers. They are the proof that there is hunger to hear these art histories, and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.But there is only so much that can be done without the museums and galleries changing meaningfully from within. We need to see a better balance of these stories represented in permanent collections. We also need a much wider diversity of people and interests represented on board. Ensuring that art-and writing and talking about art-is able to continue on the rising generation of storytellers, inside and outside of institutions, getting the funding and support they need to paint a brighter picture for the part.8. What challenge is the author trying to tackle?A. People doubt a great diversity of artworks.B. Fewer and fewer young people go to museums.C. Art appears too distant from common audience.D. Adult audience has a different understanding of art.9. What does the underlined word “intimidated” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Tired.B. Worried.C. Annoyed.D. Surprised.10. In the author’s opinion, the museums and galleries should ________.A. make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way.B. change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge.C. limit the number of storytellers both in and out of institutions.D. improve the permanent collections by adding famous artworks.11. We can conclude from the passage that common audience ________.A. lacks the channels to understand and talk about art history.B. prefers to view artworks and hear art stories on social media.C. feels satisfied with people and interests represented on board.D. refuses to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories.DMark Twain,the famous American writer,was once traveling in France.He went by trainto Dijon.He was very tired and wanted to sleep.He therefore asked the conductor to wake him up when the train came to Dijon.But first he explained he was a very heavy sleeper,“I may possibly protest(抗议)loudly when you try to wake me up,” he said to the conductor.“But don’t take any notice of what I say.Just put me off the train anyway.”Then Mark Twain went to ter,when he woke up it was night time and the train had reached Paris already.He realized at once that the conductor had forgotten to wake him up at Dijon.He was so angry that he ran to the conductor and began to shout at him.“I have never been so angry in my life,” Mark Twain said.The conductor looked at him calmly(平静地).“You are not half so angry as the American whom I put off the train atDijon,” he said.12. Mark Twain knew that he was a heavy sleeper,so ________.A. he protested loudly to the conductorB. he did not sleep before he arrived inDijonC. he told the conductor to wake him up no matter how loudly he might protestD. he slept lightly that time13. The conductor didn’t wake up Mark Twain atDijonbecause ________.A. he didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriouslyB. he forgot Mark Twain’s words when the train came toDijonC. he did not want to bear his protestD. he mistook another American traveler for Mark Twain14. The American whom the conductor put off the train ________.A. did not want to get off atDijonB. wanted to get off atParisC. wanted to get off atDijonD. did not want to get off atParis15. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The conductor didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriously.B. The conductor did take Mark Twain’s words seriously.C. The conductor was a heavy sleeper.D. Mark Twain must get off atParis.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。

2019-2020学年河南省沈丘县第一高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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ABrooklyn Botanic GardenBrief IntroductionThe Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) was acquired by the city of Brooklyn in 1854 along with the land that is Prospect Park.There are so many gardens on display at the BBG that is honestly hard to keep count ofthem. There’s the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden, the Osborne Garden, the Shakespeare Garden... you get the point. Each garden that is displayed will be showing off a different group of amazing plants that come m all sorts of color1 s and sizes. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers something for the entire family. They even have a Children’s Garden for the little ones.AttractionsJapanese Hill and Pond GardenOne of the most frequency visited gardens at BBG, the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is certainly a favorite among visitors. This garden features a variety of styles as well as beautiful scenery with a viewing pavilion (亭子) and a waterfall. The Shogun Lantern featured in the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is over 500 years old. It was given to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as a gift from the city of Tokyo.Children’s GardenChildren have been planting plants at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden since 1914 and continue their efforts today. Currently, there are over a thousand children contributing to the Children’s Garden.Shakespeare GardenFor those who have fallen in love with the works of Shakespeare, this will be a garden that they can truly appreciate. Over 80 plants that have been mentioned in the writing of Shakespeare currently grow in the Shakespeare Garden.Getting to Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden: 900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225Closest Subway: Prospect Park/ Eastern Parkway/ Franklin AvenueBus Tour Stops: Stop 34 or 35 Brooklyn routeOpening Times15 March— 6 November：Tuesday—Friday: 8:00 am—6:00 pm; Saturday—Sunday: 10:00 am—6:00 pm8 November —11 MarchMonday—Friday: 8:00 am—4:30 pm; Saturday —Sunday: 10:00 am—4:30 pm1.Where can visitors enjoy a waterfall?A.Osborne Garden.B.Shakespeare Garden.C.Children’s Garden.D.Japanese Hill and Pond Garden.2.How can visitors go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden?A.By taking a bus to Prospect Park.B.By taking a bus to 34 Washington Avenue.C.By taking the subway to Franklin Avenue.D.By taking the subway to Stop 35 on the Brooklyn route.3.When can Nancy visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in December?A.5:00 pm on Thursday.B.8:30 am on Wednesday.C4:3 0 pm on Friday. D.9:00 am on Saturday.BIt might have been Jimmy Kimmel, or any other sharp-tongued talk show hosts of late-night TV. In this instance, it was Samantha Bee, stating her opposition to childhood vaccinations humorously. “Who are you going to believe?” she asked. “Leading authorities on medical science, or 800 comments on your cousin’s Facebook page?”Joking about science can have serious effects, according to studies by communication scholars. Accordingly, since 2013, Paul, a psychological professor, has conducted studies of how satire (讥讽) can influence people’s beliefs about science, which have shown that if you want to interest people in science and shape their views on hot-button science issues, satirical humor can work better.Many Americans pay little attention to science. Even people who regularly watch TV news receive only scraps of science information in their media diet, because mainstream media outlets devote so little airtime to the subject. On top of that, some Americans may regard science as inaccessible.Yet satirical humor can reach viewers who would never watch NOVA or read — well, National Geographic. Millions of people watch late-night television programs live, and videos of these shows get millions of views on streaming services. In 2016, a vote conducted by the University of Delaware Center indicated that nearly one in 10 said they learned about science from late-night television shows.Late-night hosts may occasionally poke fun at scientists. More often, however, the hosts promote a positive image of science. By making science entertaining to audience with little knowledge of the topic, late-night television could spark science engagement. Furthermore, the researchers concluded that satirical shows had the biggest impact among the least educated viewers, thus helping to narrow a gap in attention to science. Though late-night satirical humor can boost science interest and awareness, it has its limits. Science is complex, and conveying that complexity in a few minutes while telling jokes can be a challenge.4. What does Paul’s studies of joking about science indicate?A. It may do serious damage to science.B. It can effectively popularize science.C. It totally changes people’s attitude to science.D. It will shift people’s attention from entertainment to science.5. Why do TV watchers receive a little science information?A. Because they enjoy watching entertainments.B. Because science is not easy to come up with.C. Because they find no interest in science issues.D. Because science is scarcely seen on mainstream media.6. What do we know about the late-night shows involving science?A. The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.B. The hosts’ aim is to build a positive image of science.C. Education gap can be bridged through late-night shows.D. Science participation can be promoted among their viewers.7. What’s the author’s attitude towards combining science with satire?A. Critical.B. Objective.C. Positive.D. Negative.CJack was 11 months old in the spring of 2015 when his parents, Erika and Christopher, recognized hisdevelopment was not progressing as it should. The feeling was familiar to the couple. Just a few months earlier, Jack’s brother Chase, who is 16 months older, had been diagnosed with autism(自闭症) after he did not reach motion and language standards as expected.Jack’s behaviors were similarly delayed, and his parents moved quickly to seek help. Today, Jack is 5 — he celebrated his birthday on May 13 — and he can speak in full sentences and read. After two years at a preschool that specializes in services for children with developmental disabilities, he will start kindergarten in theSmithtownschool district in September. “Our family’s experience is a good example of the power and effectiveness of early intervention. The services our boys have received made all the difference,” the parents said.According to scientists, autism can be detected at 18 months or younger, and by age 2 a diagnosis can be considered “very reliable.” The parents said they were happy with Chase’s success at the learning center, but still had concerns for Jack because he was not speaking. Developing social and communication skills can be among the greatest challenge for individuals with autism, even if they are able to say a few words early on. “We didn’t know if he was ever going to talk,” Erika said. “That was my biggest fear. We just didn’t know.”Looking ahead, the parents are cautiously optimistic about Jack’s next educational move. He doesn’t handle change well, they said, and he likes to know his routine. Still, they expressed confidence that his time at the learning center has given him the skills he needs to be successful.8. How did Jack’s parents know he suffered from autism?A. They found the baby clever.B. They judged by their experience.C. They found he didn’t develop.D. They checked on him in the hospital.9. What did the parents think of the early intervention?A. It made no difference to the babies.B. It benefitted the babies greatly.C. It got their babies more disabled.D. It helped their babies speak fluently.10. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. Autism can be confirmed at 18 months old.B. Jack’s parents were confident about his motor skills.C. Chase’s parents were doubtful about his developmentD. Jack’s parents worried about his language skills most.11. What is the text mainly talking about?A. Autism can be curedif parents take actions early.B. Parents should be confident about their children’s future.C. Early intervention in autism could improve children’s life.D. Communication skills should be developed as early as possible.DDisease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves. Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito-borne illness each year, which results in over one million deaths. Humans experience continuous pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, so we have to find ways to fight against those insects because they keep getting scarier.Even though DEET remains the most commonly used, and most powerful, mosquito repellent ever developed, scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils. While DEET is an effective contact repellent, many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin, and sometimes some people are sensitive to it. Consumers are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic repellents, so there are numerous natural repellents on the market.In his lab atIowaStateUniversity, Dr. Joel Coats and his team have successfully tested these repellents against three species of dangerous mosquitoes. The first group of the new repellents act through the air. These chemicals have a vapor action that provides protection, and they are called “spatial” repellents, since they act through space. These are potentially most useful in backyards, parks, and houses. The other group are the classic ones that stop insects from standing on a treated surface, such as human skin, clothing or tents; collaborators at the USDA-ARS and BioGents have conducted testing with humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils. They maintain many of the advantages of the natural repellents: They are fully biodegradable, with no ecological concerns or environmental wastes, and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries. However, thorough testing will be conducted to determine if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.12. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1?A. The way mosquitoes spread disease.B. The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.C. The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.D. The urgency of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.13. What is a disadvantage of DEET?A. It won’t be effective for long.B. It can’t be applied universally.C. It causes discomfort to the users.D. It greatly harms people’s health.14. What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?A. They can kill mosquitoes indirectly.B. They are mainly used in the open air.C. They are more effective on human skin.D. They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.15. What’s the author’s attitude to the new repellents?A. Subjective.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Disapproving.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。

2021年河南省周口市沈丘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. _____ we have some extra money, we may as well buy an iphone 5 for our son as his birthday gift.A. AlthoughB. Even ifC. Now that C. When参考答案：C2. —I’ve been working for ten hours.—________ you look tired. You’d better have a rest.A. No problemB. No wonderC. No hurryD. No matter参考答案：B【详解】考查交际用语。

句意：—我已经一直工作了十个小时了。

—难怪你看起来很累。

你最好休息一下。

A. No problem没问题；B. No wonder难怪；C. No hurry不着急；D. No matter无论；根据句意可知连续长时间工作是导致后者看起来疲惫的原因，使用no wonder表示强调。

故B项正确。

31. It’s raining heavily, if you go, wait until the rain stops.A. mustB. mayC. canD. need参考答案：A略4. --Why does Mrs. Smith look so worried?--Because there are many things remaining _______ for her daughter’s wedding.A. doingB. to doingC. doneD. to be done参考答案：D解析:remain to be done事情有待被做。

5. The best reporters have been sent to Malasia to ________ the MH370 incident, so we can get informed of the situation there very quickly.A. supportB. rescueC. coverD. prevent参考答案：Ccover“报道；采访”，符合句意。