上海市杨思中学高一英语期末试卷含解析

2021年上海市杨思高级中学高三英语上学期期末试卷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ALocated in the beautiful Sichuan Basin, Chongqing is a magical 8D city. The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointTiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern mountainous area of Fengjie County. The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world. The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng, Tianjingxia Ground, Labyrinth River, and Longqiao River. There are many and weird karst cave shafts, and countless legends haunt them.Youyang Peach GardenYouyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and a national outdoor sports training base. Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long, with winding corridors, deep underground rivers, and color1 ful stalactites. The landscape is beautiful.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveJinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City, about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City. The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain stand upright and rise from the ground. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, the green bamboos form the forest, the environment is quiet, and the scenery is beautiful, so it is called "Little Emei". Among them, Yujian Peak is the highest, 1050 meters above sea level; Lion Peak is the most precipitous and spectacular, and the other peaks are also unique.Chongqing People's SquareChongqing's Great Hall of the People, one of the landmarks of Chongqing, gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven. It also uses the traditional method of central axis symmetry, with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending, plus a large green glazed roof, large red pillars, white railings, double-eave bucket arches, and painted carved beams.1.How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?A.666mB.3,000mC.45kmD.1050m2.Which of the following rocks can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?A.LimestoneB.StalactiteC.MarbleD.Quartzite3.Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?A.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointB.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveC.Chongqing People's SquareD.Youyang Peach GardenBCompared to dogs, cats are often considered to be aloof（冷漠的）with respect to their human owners. It is usual for them to be indifferent（无动于衷的）when humans calltheir names. Are we sure that they don’t understand human voices at all?A recent study published in the journal of Scientific Reports suggests that we’ve been fooled. Japanese scientists found that cats can recognize their names if their owners regularly use them. In the study, scientists recruited 78 domestic cats. They played recordings of voices of their owners saying five words: the first four words were random nouns thatresembledtheir names while the final word was the cat’s name. Then they observed the cats’ responses, if there were any.Most of cats moved their ears or heads when they heard their names, while they made no response to other words. That suggested, “cats were paying attention to you, what you say and what you do,” John Bradshaw, an expert on human-animal interactions（互动）at the University of Bristol, UK, told The Times. “And cats were just as good as dogs at learning,” she added.In the study, when people called their names, cats often associated (联系) the words with rewards, such as food or play, or with “punishments” such as having a bath or going to the vet . This made cats sensitive (敏感的) to words. After the cats had been called several times, they could respond to the words. But the scientists added that while dogs have evolved（进化）to follow their owners’ orders, cats have not. Although cats appear to be distant, they do have special relationships with their owners.According to study co-author Atsuko Saito, cats have evolved not to show their emotions as a survival method. One example is illness, which they tend to hide because “in the wild, no one can rescue them” and predators (捕食性动物) are more likely to pay attention to them, Saito explained.However, technology may help bridge the communication gap between cats and us. There are now mobileapps available to explain what their meows mean. So, the next time you hear “meow, meow”,your cat may be telling you: “Hi, you haven’t cleaned my litter box recently.”4. What did the recent study find about cats?A. Cats can recognize their names.B. Cats are cleverer than dogs.C. Cats learn more slowly than dogs.D. Cats are willing to follow orders.5. What does the underlined word“resembled”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. were limited toB. were different fromC. were similar toD. were away from6. Why do cats appear distant to their human owners?A. They associate words with punishments.B. They want to protect themselves from harm.C. They are not sensitive to the human voice.D. They don’t pay much attention to their surroundings.7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. It is difficult to understand cats’ meows.B. Interaction with your cats is very important.C. Cats do have good relationships with their owners.D. We may know cats better with the help of technology.CPreventing heart disease is a topic I think about all the time, given my family history of heart disease. So last summer, I travelled toBolivia.The natives, called the Tsimane, were reported to have the healthiest hearts in the world. I wanted to learn what they could teach me about preventing heart disease.Getting to the Tsimane wasn't easy. They lived in small family groups of about 60 people along river banks. We finally found one of the villages at sunset. That night, we set up our tents in the middle of the village. Thatched huts surrounded us, with no electricity or modem conveniences.At first, I thought they mainly got their calorics from meat. However, I found food such as rice and com made up nearly 70% of their diet. The food was not processed, lacking added sugars or salts.During my stay there, I went hunting and fishing with the men and played soccer with the kids. I found the Tsimane were standing or walking nearly all of their waking hours. Men spent lots of time tracking animals. Fanning and gathering, mostly done by children and women, were all-day affairs.I also got a clear idea of how they rested. As soon as the sun went down, people returned to their huts and went to sleep. And with the call of the cock in the morning, another day began.The lifespan of the Tsimane is actually much shorter than those living in theUS. Various factors, like animal attacks and infections, bring down the lifespan. But up until the day they die, they are often very healthy. While heart disease kills thousands of Americans every year and costs nearly a billion dollars a day, the Tsimane remind us that wealth doesn't necessarily buy health.8. Why does the author pay so much attention to preventing heart disease?A. He dreams of becoming a doctor.B. He wants to teach others about the topic.C. His family members encourage him to do so.D. He was born with a high risk of heart disease.9. Which factors did the author mainly focus on in his research?A. Housing, food and cooperation.B. Diet, activity and rest.C. Physical work, social life and lifespan.D. Group size, family history and consumption10. What was the Tsimane 's sleep-wake cycle mainly based on?A. Natural sound.B. Routine activity.C. Animal behaviour.D. Natural light.11. What might the author advise us to do after his travels inBolivia?A. Take in less sugar and salt.B. Stand less and walk more.C. Eat white meat instead of red meat.D. Live in the middle of the community.DPut your hand over your heart and sit very still. You may notice that the sound of your heartbeat is similar to the beat of a drum. Your heart starts beating before you are born and continues throughout your life. For this reason, the beating of a drum stands for the rhythm of life for many people around the world.InGhana, a country inAfrica, many schools use drums instead of bells to show the beginning and ending of class. Through the drum, the children ofGhanaalso learn about their history and culture. They hear old stories passed on through the music of the drum. The stories of the drum also teach children games, rules and lessons about behavior.For thousands of years inAfrica, drums have been used to tell stories of daily life and history. Drums told the coming of a king, the start of a war, or the birth of a child. They also allowed people to share messages. But howdoes a drum tell a story?InWest Africa, the most common drum used for communication is called a “talking drum”. By making higher orlower drum sounds, the drummer can make the drum “talk”.In many African languages, words go up and down in pitch (高音) when they are spoken, almost like a song. Depending on the pitch or tone (音调), the same sound can have many different meanings. For example, when spoken with two low tones, the African word “ilu” means “drum”. When spoken with one high and one low tone, “ilu” means “town”.Drum language works in the same way. Just as in spoken language, the word “ilu” has different meanings depending on how it’s drummed. When “ilu” is drummed with two beats using low tones, the word means “drum”. When “ilu” is drummed with two beats using one high and one low tone, it means “town”.Drummers create “words” to build ideas, sentences and stories. The next time you hear a song, listen for the heartbeat within the music. Can you hear the story of the drum?12. The first paragraph mainly tells us________.A. drums beat like our heartsB. drums have a long historyC. drums are widely used in the worldD. drums are important for many people worldwide13. From the text, we learn that inGhanadrums________.A. are not as useful as beforeB. teach children a lot of thingsC. help bring the war to an endD. are used in class by teachers14. The example of the African word “ilu” is used to show________.A. how a word can have different soundsB. how to speak African languagesC. how a drum tells storiesD. how to beat a drum15. What would be the best title for the text?A. Know the history of the drumB. Listen to the story of the drumC. Beat the drum of lifeD. Love me, love my drum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。

上海市高一第二学期英语期末考试Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension (24%)Section A Short ConversationsDirections:In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At 11:20. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:50. D. At 11:30.2. A. Having an interview. B. Filling out a form.C. Talking with his friend.D. Asking for information.3. A. A shop assistant. B. A telephone operator.C. A waitress.D. A clerk.4. A. At home B. In a restaurant. C. In a car. D. On the street.5. A. A railway porter. B. A telephone operator.C. A bus conductor.D. A postal clerk.6. A. A math teacher and his colleague. B. A teacher and his student.C. A student and his classmate.D. A librarian and a student.7. A. A movie. B. A lecture. C. A play. D. A speech.8. A. The man shouldn’t dream of being a superstar.B. The man didn’t practice hard enough.C. The man should find a new partner.D. The man should not give up.9. A. His injury kept him at home. B. He didn’t consider it necessary.C. He was too weak to see the doctor.D. He failed to make an appointment.10. A. He wants to get a new position. B. He is asking the woman for help.C. He has left the woman a deep impression.D. He enjoys letter writing.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays. B. On Tuesdays and Thursdays.C. On Wednesdays and Thursday.D. On Tuesdays and Fridays.12. A. Once a week. B. Twice a week.C. Once a month.D. Twice a month.13. A. Classroom tests. B. Attendance rate.C. Research papers.D. Final exam.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Photographs B. Books.C. Films.D. Music.15. A. Poor people. B. Disasters.C. Racial injustice.D. Crime.16. A. He was the first director of Hollywood.B. He lived a poor life in his childhood.C. He was born in Middle Western Africa.D. He picked up photography in 1912.Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Why does the man do sports in his spare time? (21) _____________.What kind of sports does the man prefer? (22) _____________.How often does the woman do yoga? (23) _____________.What does the woman enjoy reading most? (24) _____________.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary: (25%)Section ADirections: After reading the sentences or passages below, fill in the blanks to make the sentences or passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each other.(A)While (25) ________(rise) temperatures bring seasonal treats like fruits and ice cream, they also mean that mosquitoes, one of the nuisances(讨厌的东西) of the summer, are coming back.If you find yourself (26) ________(cover) in mosquito bites while others escape without so much as an itch(痒), you can blame your genes (27) ________ control our body odor(气味), reported the BBC.A team, led by scientists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, (28) ________(carry) out research into pairs of identical twins ---those (29) ________ share 100percent of their genes. They found that identical twins are equally attractiveto mosquitoes. Non-identical twins, who only share about 50 percent oftheir genes, differ (30) ________ how strongly they attract mosquitoes, thescientists found.The research, published in the journal PLOS One in late April, “providesstrong evidence (31) ________ your chance of being bitten is down to genetics,” said the Daily Mail.“If we understand the genetic differences between people, it could be possible to find new ways to repel(驱赶) mosquitoes,” lead author James Logan told the BBC. “In the future we (32) ________ be able to take a pill which will help the body produce repellents(驱虫剂).”(B)It’s (33) ________ part of life that we take for granted: We go to sleep at the end of each day to feel refreshed. But have you ever wondered what sleep is like for animals?In fact, from sleeping (34) ________(stand) up to shutting down half of their brain, animals have some surprising yet fun sleeping habits, as reported by the Daily Mail on April 15.Little brown bats could be called the “laziest”, sleeping for around 19.5 hours a day. This long period of sleep (35) ________(think) to be a way of saving energy. It means they only hunt for a few hours every night when they can find insects to eat.In contrast, giraffes (36) ________ go weeks without sleep and when they do get some shuteye, it’s never for more than 5minutes. (37) ________(be) large and slow moving, giraffes are targets for predators(食肉动物). This means they can’t sleep for long periods.However, other animals are expert (38) ________ multitasking.(同时做几件事)For example, dolphins and whales sleep while keeping half of their brain awake. This allows them (39)________(carry) on breathing so they don’t drown. Migrating birds can sleep while flying during long journeys (40) ________ sometimes last for 6 months.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.He is not just a classical music superstar. He is a (41) ________ superstar. Only 3 years old, the Chinese pianist Lang Lang has become an inspiration to tens of millions around the world.Among his dazzling long list of titles, Lang is (42) ________ UNICEF good will ambassador(联合国儿童基金会亲善大使) or the most special one.“Being a UNICEF goodwill ambassador is the best decision I have made and will definitely be the best (43) ________ in my life,” Lang said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua at the UN headquarters in New York.Named this year by TIME magazine as one the World’s 100 Most (44) ________ People, the pianist said he hoped music could “bring children happiness and enlighten their life.”Three months after his nomination in 2004, Lang went to Tanzania with the UNICEF team to visit children (45)________ by malaria and AIDS.Although the southeastern African country’sunderdevelopment and harsh living conditions surprised Langwho landed the continent for the first time, he was touched bylocal children’s (46) ________ for music.“Most of the kid had never seen a piano before,” Lang said.“When I played Chopin’s nocturne or waltz to them, those who were too shy to talk to me suddenly became active and began to share with me about their dreams. How amazing it is!”“Music can bring hopes to the kids and open their mind,” he said.Following his visit to Africa, Lang began to (47) ________ fundraising concerts for children. Now it has become his routine to do 15 to 20 fundraising concerts every year.“I know it is hard to surpass, but I will keep doing these for children,” Lang said with a (48) ________ voice.Besides his efforts on fundraising, Lang also established his own international music foundation last year to assist young talents to play the piano.So far Lang has chosen 5 children from the US and Germany, providing them with scholarships and opportunities to (49) ________ at world-class music halls, he said.III. Reading Comprehension (26%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.You've probably heard the expression：“What you see is __50__ you get.” My grandfather used to say, “If you look at a tree long enough，it will move.” We see what we want to see. Psychologists tell us that __51__ controls our life more than our self­image. We live like the person we see in the __52__. We are what we think we are. If you don't think you'll be successful，you __53__. You can't be it if you can't see it. Your life is dedicated to your vision. If you want to change your __54__，you must change your vision of life.Arnold Schwarzenegger was not that famous when he __55__ a newspaper reporter. The reporter asked Schwarzenegger: “__56__ you've retired from body building，what do you plan to do next?”Schwarzenegger answered very calmly and __57__:“I'm going to become No.1 movie star in Hollywood.” The reporter was __58__and amused at Schwarzenegger's plan. At that time，it was very hard to __59__ how this muscle­bound bodybuilder，who was not a __60__ actor and who spoke poor English with a strong Australian accent，could ever __61__ to be Hollywood's No.1 movie star!So the reporter asked Schwarzenegger __62__ he planned to make his dream come true，Schwarzenegger said: “I'll do it the same __63__ I became the No.1 bodybuilder in the world. What I do is create a vision of who I want to be，and then I start living like that person in my mind as if it were already true. ” Sounds almost childishly simple，doesn't it？But it __64__！Schwarzenegger did become the No.1 highest paid movie star in Hollywood！Remember：“If you can see it，you can get it. ”50. A. when B. what C. which D. that51. A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything52. A. mirror B. picture C. sky D. gas53. A. can’t B. won’t C. don’t D. will54. A. life B. imagine C. figure D. opinion55. A. acted as B. worked as C. met with D. turned into56. A. Even though B. If only C. In case D. Now that57. A. confidently B. excitedly C. surprisedly D. proudly58. A. surprised B. feared C. lucky D. disappointed59. A. report B. find C. judge D. imagine60. A. professional B. popular C. good D. well-known61. A. pretend B. succeed C. have D. hope62. A. how B. why C. where D. which63. A. way B. opportunity C. means D. effect64. A. worked B. did C. completed D. failedSection BDirections: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Tomorrow was his girlfriend’s birthday and the young man was having a difficult time deciding on a present for her. She already had more clothes than she knew what to do with them, so he couldn’t get any kind of apparel. She never ate sweets, so candy was out of the question. What then? He had a very special reason for wanting to impress her with just the right gift. All girls liked perfume. That raised another problem, however. What kind did she prefer? He couldn’t ask her because that would ruin the surprise.At last the young man hit upon a brilliant idea. That afternoon, pretending to take his girlfriend’ fox terrier, little dog for a walk, the young man and the dog went directly to the perfume counter of the town’s biggest department store. Good! There was a large array of perfume. He beckoned a shop assistant, instructing her to take out a lot of perfume test paper and wave each kind under the dog’s nose. Nestled in the young man’s arms, the terrier began to be restless and bored as this seemingly pointless game went on. Then Fritz suddenly become frisky, wiggling in the young man’s arms and barking excitedly, as the assistant waved one piece of test paper under its nose.“I’ll take that one,” said the young man to the assistant. The price was high, but it was worth it, he thought.“My favorite perfume!” said the delighted girl the next evening as she unwrapped the package. “How did you know?” she asked, dabbing some perfume behind each ear.“Intuition(直觉), I guess.” Said the young man, deciding that it wasn’t exactly wrong to tell a lie under the circumstances. One day, after they were married, he would admit that his intuition had really been a little dog named Fritz.65.Which of the following words best describes the young man?A.Kind-hearted.B.Curious.C.Creative.D.Mean.66.According to the story, the birthday present for the girl was actually decided on by _________.A.the young manB.the shop assistantC.the man’s intuitionD.the dog Fritz67.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the story?A.The young man wanted to give his girlfriend a pleasant surprise.B.The pet dog Fritz knew what the young man wanted very well.C.The kind of perfume the young man chose was expensive.D.The young man told a white lie about his final choice of the perfume.(B)Which tablet(平板) computer should YOU be buying: T here’s a style to suit everyone .Best for young childrenLeapPad Explorer 2, £68Aimed at children betweenthree and nine (though a nine-year-old might find it a little simple), itcomes in pink or blue and with fivebuilt-in education games (you can buy more). Besides, the LeapPad does not allow access to the internet — so it is impossible for your child to stumble across anything inappropriate.Pros: The education games are well- designed, the built-in video camera is a fun way to play at being a film director.Cons:Some of the games are shockingly expensive. And the power adaptor is not included.Best for teenagersiPad 4th generation, £399-£659The iPad is still the marketleader, and for good reason. Ifthe teenager in your houseenjoys playing computergames, the latest offering from Apple is the one to choose.Pros: No other tablet can compete with the near one million ‘apps’ (the name Apple created for specially-designed downloadable programs) available for the iPad. Simple to use, even for those who usually struggle with technology.Cons: Considerably more expensive than most competitors.Best for working parentsMicrosoft Surface, £399-£559Tablets are brilliant forleisure —but what if youwant to do a bit of work? Notablet can yet compete with a full-size laptop computer, but this is the only tablet that allows you to use Microsoft Word, ExcelBest for bookwormsAmazon Kindle Paperwhite, £109Nearly all tablets let youdownload books. It's a great way totake a mountainous pile ofhardbacks on holiday without stuffing your suitcase.But most tablets have a shiny screen — which68. The underlined phrase “stumble across” most probably means “_________”.A. quarrel withB. meet withC. compare withD. compete with69. Which of the following about Surface is TRUE?A. You have to pay extra to install Microsoft Word.B. The keyboard can serve as a cover.C. The keyboard will not add to the cost of the tablet computerD. You cannot watch movies or surf the internet with it.70. If you are a game lover, which tablet is the least likely to be your choice?A. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.B. iPad 4th generation.C. Microsoft Surface.D. LeapPad Explorer 2.71. If you want to add something to your prepared PPT for a presentation at a meeting, which tablet is the most helpful?A. LeapPad Explorer 2.B. iPad 4th generation.C. Microsoft Surface.D. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.(C)Newspapers are the most traditional media. The introduction of the Internet results in a new kind of newspaper. That is called digital newspaper. Unlike the traditional newspapers issued by using print on the paper, digital newspapers publish on the Internet. This kind of newspaper is not only the digital edition of papernewspapers. It contains more technical devices.Because the Internet creates a special condition, there are four key changes of digital newspapers compared with traditional newspapers. First of all, digital newspapers are not updated day by day. If any news happens, there will be correlative reports on the newspaper websites immediately. The instant update is the most important development of contemporary newspapers caused by the Internet. In addition, it can also include hyperlinks(超链接). It is another advantage of digital newspapers. Readers can access another concerned website through these hyperlinks. It is more convenient for readers to obtain detailed information. Some online newspaper websites have a BBS (Bulletin Board System), databases and other distinctive services. Thus different from traditional newspapers, digital newspapers can exchange information with readers. McAdams(1995) claimed that unlike traditional newspapers, the readers could expect some feedbacks of online newspapers. Another change is electronic newspapers can extend the scope(范围) traditional newspapers could cover. A case in point is there is a website which contains almost 200 newspapers from 55 countries. Anyone, who wants to see some newspapers are not published in his area, can just read them online. Ultimately, there have been some digital newspapers with Multi-media such as visible or audible reports in it. Anyhow, the changes of newspapers are obvious and available. Newspapers are and will be developed to more potential because of the introduction of the Internet.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS.)72. What leads to the birth of digital newspapers?73. The most important advantage of the digital newspaper is _____________________________.74. The underlined word “ultimately” in the passage probably means _______________________.75. What are the four key changes of digital newspapers?IV. Translation: (15%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1．苏老师以优异的成绩毕业于华东师范大学(ECNU)。

2021年上海市杨思高级中学高三英语上学期期末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ABest of British：Outdoor CinemasLuna Beach Cinema, BrightonOn the beaches of Brighton this summer, you can enjoy the lapping of waves as you take inFinding Dory, Moana and Sharknadoover a month-long residency. This spot boasts the highest definition outdoor LED screen in the country. stretching to an impressive 33 feet!Moonlight Flicks, ChesterThe biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England, Moonlight Flicks will be showing some serious blockbusters（大片）this summer, including A Star Is Born and singalong crowd-pleaser, The Greatest Showman. Cinephiles can gather on the lawn and plug into wireless headphones to ensure perfect sound quality.Rooftop Film Club, LondonEnjoy cult classics and family favorites while looking out on a view of London's skyline with the city's unique Rooftop Film Club. The current programme only runs until June 30 and our top picks include The Breakfast Club, Fargo and a special 65th anniversary showing of Rear Window.Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North WalesThe 11th-century Chirk Castle was first built under the reign o£ Edward I, but now it's the destination for Silly Walk superfans, as they put on screenings of the cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Has there ever been a more perfect surrounding to enjoy the comedy capers of King Arthur and his dozy squire?1. What can you enjoy in the biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England?A.Finding DoryB.A Star Is BornC.The Breakfast ClubD.Monty Python and the Holy Grail.2. Where can you enjoy a special anniversary show?A. Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton.B. Moonlight Flicks, Chester.C. Rooftop Film Club, London.D. Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales3. What's the purpose of writing the text?A. To encourage summer activities.B. To advertise several cult classics.C. To recommend some blockbusters.D. To introduce outdoor cinemas.BJapan is known to have higher than average rates of stomach cancer. Recently, the town of Kaneyama in Yamagata Prefecture decided to get its 6, 000 residents (居民) tested.However, the frozen urine samples (尿样) are not tested in conventional ways. Instead, Professor Masao Miyashita and his team are using them in a trial to determine if specially trained cancer-sniffing dogs can accurately detect the disease. Though the study is still in its early stages, Miyashita is thrilled with the results. He said, “In our research so far, cancer detection dogs have been able to find signs of cancer with an accuracy of nearly 100 percent.”Researchers have known about the animals’ superior sensory skills for decades. However, their ability to detect cancer in humans came to light in 1989, after a dog sniffed out early-stage malignant melanoma (恶性黑色素瘤) on a patient’s leg in London. Since then, scientists from many countries have conducted studies to test dogs’ great skill at identifying cancer chemicals.While most dogs can be trained for the task researchers say the best candidates are dogs that are precise, quiet, and perhaps even a little shy. The training process is similar to how dogs are taught to learn any trick — by rewarding them with treats! However, it takes much longer because the dogs have to learn to separate the “cancer scent (气味)”from the thousands of organic compounds (有机化合物) in the human body. Researchers begin by exposing the dogs to urine samples from people with cancer, people with other diseases, and patients with no health issues, Once the dogs are able to accurately identify cancer, they are further trained to detect particular kinds of cancer.Successful as they may be, experts think dogs are unlikely to replace conventional tests. For one, it takes about seven years and costs as much as $45,000 to train a single dog. Klaus Hackner, a researcher and physician who studies dogs detecting cancer in breath samples at Krems University Hospital in Austria, is also not convinced dogs can be relied upon alone. Patients, therefore, have to receive further tests to confirm if they have the disease.4. What do we know about the cancer-sniffing dogs mentioned in Paragraph 2?A. They have done a great job.B. They are trained in a special way.C. They can easily learn to distinguish cancer.D. They can be seen in many Japanese hospitals.5. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3?A. Offer readers some advice.B. Add some background information.C. Summarize the previous paragraphs.D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.6. What kind of dog is suitable for the cancer-sniffing job?A. Smart and brave.B. Active and faithful.C. Strong and patient.D. Careful and peaceful.7. What is Klaus Hackner’s opinion on cancer-sniffing dogs?A. They should work as a team.B. They need to receive more training.C. They can replace doctors in detecting cancer.D. They should be used together with traditional tests.CJapan is known to have higher than average rates of stomach cancer. Recently, the town of Kaneyama in Yamagata Prefecture decided to get its 6, 000 residents (居民) tested.However, the frozen urine samples (尿样) are not tested in conventional ways. Instead, Professor Masao Miyashita and his team are using them in a trial to determine if specially trained cancer-sniffing dogs can accurately detect the disease. Though the study is still in its early stages, Miyashita is thrilled with the results. He said, “In our research so far, cancer detection dogs have been able to find signs of cancer with an accuracy of nearly 100 percent.”Researchers have known about the animals’ superior sensory skills for decades. However, their ability to detect cancer in humans came to light in 1989, after a dog sniffed out early-stage malignant melanoma (恶性黑色素瘤) on a patient’s leg in London. Since then, scientists from many countries have conducted studies to test dogs’ great skill at identifying cancer chemicals.While most dogs can be trained for the task researchers say the best candidates are dogs that are precise, quiet, and perhaps even a little shy. The training process is similar to how dogs are taught to learn any trick — by rewarding them with treats! However, it takes much longer because the dogs have to learn to separate the “cancer scent (气味)”from the thousands of organic compounds (有机化合物) in the human body. Researchers begin by exposing the dogs to urine samples from people with cancer, people with other diseases, and patients with nohealth issues, Once the dogs are able to accurately identify cancer, they are further trained to detect particular kinds of cancer.Successful as they may be, experts think dogs are unlikely to replace conventional tests. For one, it takes about seven years and costs as much as $45,000 to train a single dog. Klaus Hackner, a researcher and physician who studies dogs detecting cancer in breath samples at Krems University Hospital in Austria, is also not convinced dogs can be relied upon alone. Patients, therefore, have to receive further tests to confirm if they have the disease.8. What do we know about the cancer-sniffing dogs mentioned in Paragraph 2?A. They have done a great job.B. They are trained in a special way.C. They can easily learn to distinguish cancer.D. They can be seen in many Japanese hospitals.9. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3?A. Offer readers some advice.B. Add some background information.C. Summarize the previous paragraphs.D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.10. What kind of dog is suitable for the cancer-sniffing job?A. Smart and brave.B. Active and faithful.C. Strong and patient.D. Careful and peaceful.11. What is Klaus Hackner’s opinion on cancer-sniffing dogs?A. They should work as a team.B. They need to receive more training.C. They can replace doctors in detecting cancer.D. They should be used together with traditional tests.DThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included on December 17, 2020 China's Tai Chi on the Representative List of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston, capital ofJamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central China's Henan province, Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing, but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says, who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practice, the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu. They think of it as a slow exercise, which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents. Instead, many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress, which was placed on the UNESCO's List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi, joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in the last decades. Xi'an Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi. Wang Yunbing, a professor in the university's sports center, stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization. Since 2014, the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe. In January 2020, Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.12. What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A. It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B. It was born around the 1750s in a village.C. It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D. It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.13. Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A. They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B. The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C. They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D. Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.14. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A. To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B. To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C. To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D. To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCO's List.B. Tai Chi isCompeting against Yoga.C. Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D. Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.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。

高一英语期末考试试题与答案详解第Ⅰ卷（选择题共 100 分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分7．5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What time is it nowA. 4:00p.m.B. 3:30p.m.C. 3:00p.m.2. What is the man’s favorite food todayA. The beef.B. The salad.C. The tomato soup.3. What does the man meanA. The shoes aren’t so good.B. The shoes are really good.C. The shoes are small.4. Where will the man go nextA. To the dormitory.B. To the library.C. To the coffee bar.5. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakersA. Brother and sister.B. Mother and son.C. Friends其次节（共15小题；每题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至第7题。

6. Where does this conversation most probably take placeA. In a travel agency.B. In the man’s office.C. On a beach.7. Where may the man go on holidayA. To Qingdao.B. To Qinhuangdao.C. To Hainan.听第7段材料，回答第8至第9题。

上海市高一第二学期英语期末考试Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension (24%)Section A Short ConversationsDirections:In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At 11:20. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:50. D. At 11:30.2. A. Having an interview. B. Filling out a form.C. Talking with his friend.D. Asking for information.3. A. A shop assistant. B. A telephone operator.C. A waitress.D. A clerk.4. A. At home B. In a restaurant. C. In a car. D. On the street.5. A. A railway porter. B. A telephone operator.C. A bus conductor.D. A postal clerk.6. A. A math teacher and his colleague. B. A teacher and his student.C. A student and his classmate.D. A librarian and a student.7. A. A movie. B. A lecture. C. A play. D. A speech.8. A. The man shouldn’t dream of being a superstar.B. The man didn’t practice hard enough.C. The man should find a new partner.D. The man should not give up.9. A. His injury kept him at home. B. He didn’t consider it necessary.C. He was too weak to see the doctor.D. He failed to make an appointment.10. A. He wants to get a new position. B. He is asking the woman for help.C. He has left the woman a deep impression.D. He enjoys letter writing.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays. B. On Tuesdays and Thursdays.C. On Wednesdays and Thursday.D. On Tuesdays and Fridays.12. A. Once a week. B. Twice a week.C. Once a month.D. Twice a month.13. A. Classroom tests. B. Attendance rate.C. Research papers.D. Final exam.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Photographs B. Books.C. Films.D. Music.15. A. Poor people. B. Disasters.C. Racial injustice.D. Crime.16. A. He was the first director of Hollywood.B. He lived a poor life in his childhood.C. He was born in Middle Western Africa.D. He picked up photography in 1912.Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Why does the man do sports in his spare time? (21) _____________.What kind of sports does the man prefer? (22) _____________.How often does the woman do yoga? (23) _____________.What does the woman enjoy reading most? (24) _____________.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary: (25%)Section ADirections: After reading the sentences or passages below, fill in the blanks to make the sentences or passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each other.(A)While (25) ________(rise) temperatures bring seasonal treats like fruits and ice cream, they also mean that mosquitoes, one of the nuisances(讨厌的东西) of the summer, are coming back.If you find yourself (26) ________(cover) in mosquito bites while others escape without so much as an itch(痒), you can blame your genes (27) ________ control our body odor(气味), reported the BBC.A team, led by scientists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, (28) ________(carry) out research into pairs of identical twins ---those (29) ________ share 100percent of their genes. They found that identical twins are equally attractiveto mosquitoes. Non-identical twins, who only share about 50 percent oftheir genes, differ (30) ________ how strongly they attract mosquitoes, thescientists found.The research, published in the journal PLOS One in late April, “providesstrong evidence (31) ________ your chance of being bitten is down to genetics,” said the Daily Mail.“If we understand the genetic differences between people, it could be possible to find new ways to repel(驱赶) mosquitoes,” lead author James Logan told the BBC. “In the future we (32) ________ be able to take a pill which will help the body produce repellents(驱虫剂).”(B)It’s (33) ________ part of life that we take for granted: We go to sleep at the end of each day to feel refreshed. But have you ever wondered what sleep is like for animals?In fact, from sleeping (34) ________(stand) up to shutting down half of their brain, animals have some surprising yet fun sleeping habits, as reported by the Daily Mail on April 15.Little brown bats could be called the “laziest”, sleeping for around 19.5 hours a day. This long period of sleep (35) ________(think) to be a way of saving energy. It means they only hunt for a few hours every night when they can find insects to eat.In contrast, giraffes (36) ________ go weeks without sleep and when they do get some shuteye, it’s never for more than 5minutes. (37) ________(be) large and slow moving, giraffes are targets for predators(食肉动物). This means they can’t sleep for long periods.However, other animals are expert (38) ________ multitasking.(同时做几件事)For example, dolphins and whales sleep while keeping half of their brain awake. This allows them (39)________(carry) on breathing so they don’t drown. Migrating birds can sleep while flying during long journeys (40) ________ sometimes last for 6 months.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.He is not just a classical music superstar. He is a (41) ________ superstar. Only 3 years old, the Chinese pianist Lang Lang has become an inspiration to tens of millions around the world.Among his dazzling long list of titles, Lang is (42) ________ UNICEF good will ambassador(联合国儿童基金会亲善大使) or the most special one.“Being a UNICEF goodwill ambassador is the best decision I have made and will definitely be the best (43) ________ in my life,” Lang said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua at the UN headquarters in New York.Named this year by TIME magazine as one the World’s 100 Most (44) ________ People, the pianist said he hoped music could “bring children happiness and enlighten their life.”Three months after his nomination in 2004, Lang went to Tanzania with the UNICEF team to visit children (45)________ by malaria and AIDS.Although the southeastern African country’sunderdevelopment and harsh living conditions surprised Langwho landed the continent for the first time, he was touched bylocal children’s (46) ________ for music.“Most of the kid had never seen a piano before,” Lang said.“When I played Chopin’s nocturne or waltz to them, those who were too shy to talk to me suddenly became active and began to share with me about their dreams. How amazing it is!”“Music can bring hopes to the kids and open their mind,” he said.Following his visit to Africa, Lang began to (47) ________ fundraising concerts for children. Now it has become his routine to do 15 to 20 fundraising concerts every year.“I know it is hard to surpass, but I will keep doing these for children,” Lang said with a (48) ________ voice.Besides his efforts on fundraising, Lang also established his own international music foundation last year to assist young talents to play the piano.So far Lang has chosen 5 children from the US and Germany, providing them with scholarships and opportunities to (49) ________ at world-class music halls, he said.III. Reading Comprehension (26%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.You've probably heard the expression：“What you see is __50__ you get.” My grandfather used to say, “If you look at a tree long enough，it will move.” We see what we want to see. Psychologists tell us that __51__ controls our life more than our self­image. We live like the person we see in the __52__. We are what we think we are. If you don't think you'll be successful，you __53__. You can't be it if you can't see it. Your life is dedicated to your vision. If you want to change your __54__，you must change your vision of life.Arnold Schwarzenegger was not that famous when he __55__ a newspaper reporter. The reporter asked Schwarzenegger: “__56__ you've retired from body building，what do you plan to do next?”Schwarzenegger answered very calmly and __57__:“I'm going to become No.1 movie star in Hollywood.” The reporter was __58__and amused at Schwarzenegger's plan. At that time，it was very hard to __59__ how this muscle­bound bodybuilder，who was not a __60__ actor and who spoke poor English with a strong Australian accent，could ever __61__ to be Hollywood's No.1 movie star!So the reporter asked Schwarzenegger __62__ he planned to make his dream come true，Schwarzenegger said: “I'll do it the same __63__ I became the No.1 bodybuilder in the world. What I do is create a vision of who I want to be，and then I start living like that person in my mind as if it were already true. ” Sounds almost childishly simple，doesn't it？But it __64__！Schwarzenegger did become the No.1 highest paid movie star in Hollywood！Remember：“If you can see it，you can get it. ”50. A. when B. what C. which D. that51. A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything52. A. mirror B. picture C. sky D. gas53. A. can’t B. won’t C. don’t D. will54. A. life B. imagine C. figure D. opinion55. A. acted as B. worked as C. met with D. turned into56. A. Even though B. If only C. In case D. Now that57. A. confidently B. excitedly C. surprisedly D. proudly58. A. surprised B. feared C. lucky D. disappointed59. A. report B. find C. judge D. imagine60. A. professional B. popular C. good D. well-known61. A. pretend B. succeed C. have D. hope62. A. how B. why C. where D. which63. A. way B. opportunity C. means D. effect64. A. worked B. did C. completed D. failedSection BDirections: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Tomorrow was his girlfriend’s birthday and the young man was having a difficult time deciding on a present for her. She already had more clothes than she knew what to do with them, so he couldn’t get any kind of apparel. She never ate sweets, so candy was out of the question. What then? He had a very special reason for wanting to impress her with just the right gift. All girls liked perfume. That raised another problem, however. What kind did she prefer? He couldn’t ask her because that would ruin the surprise.At last the young man hit upon a brilliant idea. That afternoon, pretending to take his girlfriend’ fox terrier, little dog for a walk, the young man and the dog went directly to the perfume counter of the town’s biggest department store. Good! There was a large array of perfume. He beckoned a shop assistant, instructing her to take out a lot of perfume test paper and wave each kind under the dog’s nose. Nestled in the young man’s arms, the terrier began to be restless and bored as this seemingly pointless game went on. Then Fritz suddenly become frisky, wiggling in the young man’s arms and barking excitedly, as the assistant waved one piece of test paper under its nose.“I’ll take that one,” said the young man to the assistant. The price was high, but it was worth it, he thought.“My favorite perfume!” said the delighted girl the next evening as she unwrapped the package. “How did you know?” she asked, dabbing some perfume behind each ear.“Intuition(直觉), I guess.” Said the young man, deciding that it wasn’t exactly wrong to tell a lie under the circumstances. One day, after they were married, he would admit that his intuition had really been a little dog named Fritz.65.Which of the following words best describes the young man?A.Kind-hearted.B.Curious.C.Creative.D.Mean.66.According to the story, the birthday present for the girl was actually decided on by _________.A.the young manB.the shop assistantC.the man’s intuitionD.the dog Fritz67.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the story?A.The young man wanted to give his girlfriend a pleasant surprise.B.The pet dog Fritz knew what the young man wanted very well.C.The kind of perfume the young man chose was expensive.D.The young man told a white lie about his final choice of the perfume.(B)Which tablet(平板) computer should YOU be buying: T here’s a style to suit everyone .Best for young childrenLeapPad Explorer 2, £68Aimed at children betweenthree and nine (though a nine-year-old might find it a little simple), itcomes in pink or blue and with fivebuilt-in education games (you can buy more). Besides, the LeapPad does not allow access to the internet — so it is impossible for your child to stumble across anything inappropriate.Pros: The education games are well- designed, the built-in video camera is a fun way to play at being a film director.Cons:Some of the games are shockingly expensive. And the power adaptor is not included.Best for teenagersiPad 4th generation, £399-£659The iPad is still the marketleader, and for good reason. Ifthe teenager in your houseenjoys playing computergames, the latest offering from Apple is the one to choose.Pros: No other tablet can compete with the near one million ‘apps’ (the name Apple created for specially-designed downloadable programs) available for the iPad. Simple to use, even for those who usually struggle with technology.Cons: Considerably more expensive than most competitors.Best for working parentsMicrosoft Surface, £399-£559Tablets are brilliant forleisure —but what if youwant to do a bit of work? Notablet can yet compete with a full-size laptop computer, but this is the only tablet that allows you to use Microsoft Word, ExcelBest for bookwormsAmazon Kindle Paperwhite, £109Nearly all tablets let youdownload books. It's a great way totake a mountainous pile ofhardbacks on holiday without stuffing your suitcase.But most tablets have a shiny screen — which68. The underlined phrase “stumble across” most probably means “_________”.A. quarrel withB. meet withC. compare withD. compete with69. Which of the following about Surface is TRUE?A. You have to pay extra to install Microsoft Word.B. The keyboard can serve as a cover.C. The keyboard will not add to the cost of the tablet computerD. You cannot watch movies or surf the internet with it.70. If you are a game lover, which tablet is the least likely to be your choice?A. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.B. iPad 4th generation.C. Microsoft Surface.D. LeapPad Explorer 2.71. If you want to add something to your prepared PPT for a presentation at a meeting, which tablet is the most helpful?A. LeapPad Explorer 2.B. iPad 4th generation.C. Microsoft Surface.D. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.(C)Newspapers are the most traditional media. The introduction of the Internet results in a new kind of newspaper. That is called digital newspaper. Unlike the traditional newspapers issued by using print on the paper, digital newspapers publish on the Internet. This kind of newspaper is not only the digital edition of papernewspapers. It contains more technical devices.Because the Internet creates a special condition, there are four key changes of digital newspapers compared with traditional newspapers. First of all, digital newspapers are not updated day by day. If any news happens, there will be correlative reports on the newspaper websites immediately. The instant update is the most important development of contemporary newspapers caused by the Internet. In addition, it can also include hyperlinks(超链接). It is another advantage of digital newspapers. Readers can access another concerned website through these hyperlinks. It is more convenient for readers to obtain detailed information. Some online newspaper websites have a BBS (Bulletin Board System), databases and other distinctive services. Thus different from traditional newspapers, digital newspapers can exchange information with readers. McAdams(1995) claimed that unlike traditional newspapers, the readers could expect some feedbacks of online newspapers. Another change is electronic newspapers can extend the scope(范围) traditional newspapers could cover. A case in point is there is a website which contains almost 200 newspapers from 55 countries. Anyone, who wants to see some newspapers are not published in his area, can just read them online. Ultimately, there have been some digital newspapers with Multi-media such as visible or audible reports in it. Anyhow, the changes of newspapers are obvious and available. Newspapers are and will be developed to more potential because of the introduction of the Internet.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS.)72. What leads to the birth of digital newspapers?73. The most important advantage of the digital newspaper is _____________________________.74. The underlined word “ultimately” in the passage probably means _______________________.75. What are the four key changes of digital newspapers?IV. Translation: (15%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1．苏老师以优异的成绩毕业于华东师范大学(ECNU)。

2022年上海杨思高级中学高一英语期末试题含解析一、选择题1. His first book ________ next month is based on a true story.A. publishedB. to be publishedC. publishingD. will be published参考答案：B略2. The dog had such to its master that it would not leave him, even when he was dead.A.invitationB.attentionC.protectionD.devotion参考答案：D考查名词辨析。

句意:这只狗非常忠于主人,甚至主人去世了它也不愿离开他。

devotion"忠诚",符合句意。

3. During the rush hour, we got __________ in the traffic jam on our way back home.A. held upB. held downC. held outD. held on参考答案：A4. All the neighbours admire this family the parents are treating the child like a friend.A. whyB. whereC. whichD. that参考答案：B5. He seldom finishes his work in time, ____ always makes his boss very angry.A. thatB. asC. whichD. what参考答案：C6. People have always been __ about exactly how life on earth began.A curiousB excitedC anxiousD careful参考答案：A 略7. Some games on the Internet have a very bad _____ on children.A. affectB. controlC. powerD. effect 参考答案：D8. The soldier was ________ of running away when the enemy attacked.A. scoldedB. chargedC. accusedD. punished参考答案：C9. —Would you please give me a hand and take the bookcase upstairs?—．A. My pleasureB. With pleasureC. Of course I doD. Yes．That’s all fight参考答案：B10. ________ at the result, the boss left without saying any word.A. Having disappointedB. DisappointingC. To be disappointedD. Disappointed参考答案：D略11. It’s already 9:00 and Lucy is ______ for us there.A. likely to waitingB. likely to waitC. possible to waitD. possible to be waiting参考答案：B12. However, even on TV and the radio you will hear differences in the way ______ people speak.A. thatB. whichC. whyD. where参考答案：A13. If it is a sunny day tomorrow, let’s ______it and go swimming in the South Lake.A. make use ofB. be made ofC. make upD. make up of参考答案：A14.__________be late again, he came to school by taxi this morning.A. In order toB. So as toC. In order not toD. So as not to参考答案：C考查目的状语从句。

上海市上海中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．The beach near the sea is a place ________ I have been familiar since childhood.A．in which B．on which C．with which D．to which2．________ embraces and respects the local customs will find it easier to fit in better with the local culture.A．Who B．Whom C．Anyone D．Whoever3．It remains uncertain at this point ________ the idea you proposed will be accepted.A．whether B．whether that C．that whether D．that4．The first time ________ she led small groups of people on guided hunts, she taught them how to kill the insect, ________ has spread to much of Florida.A．when; that B．/;who C．when; which D．/; which 5．When we arrived in ________ used to be a traditional British pub, all we could see were the time-worn walls which provided an atmospheric setting.A．where B．that C．what D．which6．________ on the waiting list ________ will be selected for the leadership position in the non-profit organization?A．Who; do you think B．Whom; do you thinkC．Who; you think D．Whom; you think7．In high school, students will experience various emotions, challenges, and friendships,________ shape their memorable journey.A．all of that B．all of what C．all of which D．all8．It was unbelievable ________ he designed went beyond the expectations of everyone in the room.A．that B．that what C．what D．what that9．It was in 2014 ________ a team at the University of Kent showed ________ Christmas turkeys kept more of their original dinosaur DNA than any other birds, but the reasons remain unclear.A．when; that B．that; that C．when; why D．that; why10．Language learners are encouraged to do ________ they are instructed to do, ________ will enhance their understanding of the language.A．what; that B．all what; which C．all that; that D．what; which 11．Despite some opposing opinions, the committee insists that the volunteers ________an excellent job in community service and that the prize ________to these warm-hearted men and women.A．should do; be awarded B．have done; will be awardedC．should do; will be awarded D．have done; be awarded12．I will briefly explain to you the way ________ we use to simplify the communication process within the team.A．that B．in which C．through which D．by which 13．In many countries, primary education is free and ________ for children of 6 to 12 years, and it is illegal for parents to prevent their children from attending school.A．compulsory B．complicated C．conservative D．convenient 14．Sarah worked hard to ________ her colleagues of the benefits of adopting sustainable practices in the workplace.A．confirm B．control C．convince D．reward 15．He was entirely devoted to the affairs of his troop, and was ________ and kind to his men and officers.A．dominant B．deliberate C．enterprising D．considerate 16．When I returned home, I tried to ________the wonder of this machine to my partner.A．delay B．deliver C．convey D．declare 17．The language teacher will also have his or her own assessments to make sure each student is meeting ________in class.A．expectations B．disciplines C．conflicts D．coincidences 18．As India gained freedom and matured into herself, the British Empire began to ________, which signaled the end of colonial rule and the emergence of a new era in the country’s history.A．break in B．fall apart C．hold out D．take over 19．The young boy was ________ his favorite toy as his parents hurriedly left the store.A．concerned with B．engaged in C．committed to D．torn away from 20．The company wants to ________ a strong presence in the world market by working withpartners and creating new and innovative products.A．establish B．exploit C．expose D．exhaust21．A promotion served as a significant ________for his outstanding performance and positive impact on the team.A．award B．determination C．reward D．demand二、选词填空Directions: Fill in the blank with a proper word chosen from the box: Each word can be usedThe reason for the mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants When hundreds of African savanna elephants dropped dead in Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 2020, conservationists were alarmed. As the death toll rose — from dozens in March to more thanendangered species died across the border in northwestern Zimbabwe in a three-week period, with one more found in November. “It was very quick,” says Chris Foggin, a vet who examined the elephant carcasses (尸体) in Zimbabwe. “That was so 24 .”African savanna elephants 25 to this area represent the majority of what’s left of that species. Around 350,000 African savanna elephants remain, and given the already significant 26 to their survival, a new disease could be what tips that last domino towards extinction.Now, new research published recently in Nature Communications points to a bacterium not 27 found in elephants of any species, called Bisgaard taxon 45, that causes a massive systemic blood infection called septicemia. “It’s a disease we know can kill a reasonable number of elephants in a short space of time,” says Foggin, co-leader of the study. And “it has the potential to kill a lot more given the right circumstances.” What those are, however, remains unknown — yet it’s pressing to find out. Aerial population surveys in KAZA in 2022 found a high number of new elephant carcasses. The examination 28 the elephants had enlarged livers and spleens, as well as internal bleeding in multiple organs— signs of septicemia (败血症).However, scientists still don’t know how widespread Bisgaard taxon 45 is, or if the bacteria 29 as a normal group of bacteria within elephants and other animals. “We’re assuming it’s probably present more 30 than we’ve known, without causing disease, but we don’t have proof of that,” Foggin says. It’s possible environmental stressors, such as heat and lack of food and water, may have led Bisgaard taxon 45 to multiply and cause the septicemia in the Zimbabwe elephants. With much of Africa predicted to get hotter and drier, the bacterium “could cause much worse mortalities down the line,” says Foggin. That’s why, he says, “it is important to 31 monitoring elephant deaths and see if it’s responsible.”三、完形填空The Pop-up IglooPolar bears are warm-blooded animals with heavy fat and fur that can survive in freezing Arctic temperatures. They have two types of fur—the long oily hairs and short thick hairs. By 32 the characteristics of these two hairs and their black skin underneath, the polar bears can keep themselves warm. 33 by polar bears, a team of students from the Royal Danish Academy designed a pop-up igloo(弹出式冰屋)—an emergency tent that might make survival in sub-zero areas much more manageable.Led by Henry Glogau, the team said that their design aims to 34 those lost or stranded in extreme conditions. With little visibility and no phone coverage, people may face severe 35 while waiting for rescue in cold polar areas. Rather than fight against the extreme conditions, the team looked to use them to its 36 . “Inspired by snow caves and the conventional winter-used tents, we treat snow as a(n) 37 material rather than a burden,” the team told Vigour Times website.The pop-up igloo adopts a mylar(聚酯薄膜) material, which works 38 to polar bears’ skin. Besides their thick fat and fur, polar bears have black skin underneath, which is ideal for absorbing rays from the Arctic sun to keep themselves warm. The mylar material gives 39 to its inhabitants in the same way by reflecting sunlight into the space inside the tent. The pop-up igloo also features an origami-like(像折纸的) design, which helps to 40 the snow and secure the tent. The origami pockets create areas where snow can41 on the outside. It prevents heat from escaping from the tent, while holding the tent to the ground. Researchers ensured that the tent could withstand the weight of a 70kg human standing on top to remain 42 in extreme conditions. This adds another 43 layer to everything inside.The team put the tent through 44 testing for one month in Alaska to see its capability. The results showed that at 11.8 to 15 inches of snow cover, a 37℃ 45 in temperature between inside and outside could be maintained on average. In the future, the pop-up igloos could be 46 along hiking routes in cold areas like the Arctic, where they could be set up in seconds when needed.32．A．gathering B．combining C．comparing D．distinguishing 33．A．Fascinated B．Encouraged C．Threatened D．Inspired 34．A．guide B．comfort C．shelter D．delight 35．A．danger B．boredom C．confusion D．damage 36．A．advantage B．challenge C．defence D．convenience 37．A．original B．novel C．creative D．building 38．A．efficiently B．closely C．similarly D．cleverly 39．A．rays B．light C．heat D．glow 40．A．estimate B．trap C．exclude D．dissolve 41．A．pile up B．melt down C．break down D．last out 42．A．concrete B．everlasting C．stable D．elegant 43．A．heavy B．protective C．external D．flexible 44．A．repetitive B．eventual C．general D．domestic 45．A．fall B．increase C．decline D．difference 46．A．exposed B．restored C．recycled D．placed四、阅读理解“It’s a windy day in Laguna San Ignacio, and the waves seem to come from all directions,” said Sara Clemence in Bloomberg Businessweek. My children and I are riding on an 18-foot boat—small enough that we can reach down into the water if a gray whale swims up alongside. And then we see what we’ve come for: a heart-shaped shower of water and a dark mass rushing below it. As instructed, we splash(溅泼) the water strongly to signal thehuge whale, which turns out to be a mother with her weeks-old baby. The baby soon swims beneath our boat, emerges to blow mist in my face, then “lies onto its side like a 2-ton puppy.” Leaning down, I touched its skin gently. “It feels electric. Also, a bit like petting a hard-boiled egg.”San Ignacio is one of very few places where a person can pet a whale. The whales come each year to the coast of Baja California to give birth and to mate. If you’re lucky, you can “shake hands with a leathery fin(鳍)” or even “plant a kiss on a cold, salty cheek.” I usually worry about such interactions, because wild creatures can become deeply stressed by human contact. But boat numbers are strictly limited in these protected waters. And any whale that approaches a boat does so on its own terms. Like that baby whale: “We see him a few times, and he seems to like being petted and splashed.”So we are two species, connecting through touch, but also through eye contact: “More than once, after nosing around our boat, a young gray whale turns on its side so one dark, baseball-size eye is looking up at us.” Whalers used to call gray whales “devil fish” because these magnificent creatures turn violent when threatened—“or, say, when their babies are harmed.” That makes it feel even more of a blessing when, on our third day there, a large mama whale approaches the boat. “I’m splashing when I feel her nose press up into my hand.” Though she’s “wiser and apparently more alert” than her child, “she still decides to trust us.”47．According to the passage, people can NOT interact with a whale by ________.A．splashing water to it B．gently touching its skinC．swimming alongside it D．looking at it in the eye48．The underlined phrase in paragraph 2 means that the whale ________.A．is mad with too many visitorsB．is willing to be petted by people on the boatC．can interact with people based on its likesD．can decide its preferred swimming route49．Why does the author consider it “a blessing” when a large mama whale approaches the boat?A．Because she is smarter than her child and better at interacting with people.B．Because she believes in people and will not turn violent if her baby is harmed.C．Because a whale as large as this one is rare to see.D．Because she trusts people despite her concerns about her child’s safety.50．What is the best title for this passage?Communicate Fluently Effectively in English“The Cities are My Classrooms!”Why spend your time in a classroom when you can invest your time studying during breakfast or dinner?And why stay inside in the afternoon when you can study by the beach or in a bar?That’s right. That’s the way we teach.‘Active Learning’ is the best way to learn, practice, and perfect your English.“Walk and Talk English Eat and Drink English!”51．Who might be the target audience for this advertisement?A．people who who’d like to learn English while travelling.B．Inland travelers who want to talk with the locals in England pubs.C．England students who want to improve their English to be admitted to Oxford.D．people who want to improve their English through virtual tourism. 52．Which learning experience is NOT provided by English 4 Professionals?A．An individualized learning experience which suits the learner’s schedule.B．An immersed learning experience where the learner studies in famous universities.C．A cultural learning experience where the learner experiences European cultures.D．A relaxing learning experience where the learner can have fun while learning.53．If you sign up for the program, you are most likely to be studying ________.A．on the MIT campus lawn B．in Windsor Castle in EnglandC．on La Concha Beach in Spain D．in an English pub near your houseIn spite of “endless talk of difference”, American society is an amazing machine forthe casualness and lack of respect seen in popular culture. People are absorbed into “a culture of consumption” launched by the 19th-century department stores that offered a wide range of goods in an elegant atmosphere. Instead of fancy shops catering to the upper-class, these were stores “anyone could enter, regardless of class or background.” This turned shopping into a public and democratic (民主的) act. The mass media, advertising and sports are other forces for homogenization.Immigrants are quickly adapting to this common culture, which may not be altogether elevating but is hardly poisonous. Writing for the National Immigration Forum, Gregory Rodriguez reports that today’s immigration is neither at remarkable levels nor resistant to assimilation (融合). In 1998 immigrants were 9.8 percent of population; in 1900, 13.6 percent. In the 10 years prior to 1990, 3.1 immigrants arrived for every 1,000 residents; in the 10 years prior to 1890, 9.2 for every 1,000. Now, consider three indicators of assimilation — language, home ownership and intermarriage.The 1990 Census revealed that “a majority of immigrants from each of the fifteen most common countries of origin spoke English ‘well’ or ‘very well’ after ten years of residence.” The children of immigrants tend to be bilingual (双语的) and good at English. “By the third generation, the original language is lost in the majority of immigrant families.” Hence, America is described as a “graveyard” for languages. By 1996 foreign-born immigrants who had arrived before 1970 had a home ownership rate of 75.6 percent, higher than the 69.8 percent rate among native-born Americans. Foreign-born Asians and Hispanics “have higher rates of intermarriage than do U.S.-born whites and blacks.” By the third generation, one third of Hispanic women are married to non-Hispanics, and 41 percent of Asian-American women are married to non-Asians.Rodriguez notes that children in remote villages around the world are fans of superstars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks, yet “some Americans fear that immigrants living within the United States are not influenced by the nation’s assimilative power.”Are there divisive issues and anger in America? Indeed. It is big enough to have a bit of everything. But particularly when viewed against America’s troubled past, today’s social Indicators hardly suggest a dark and worsening social environment.54．The underlined phrase in paragraph 1 probably means ________.A．making people adapt to American consumption cultureB．encouraging people to embrace a democratic lifestyleC．encouraging people to stick to their own ideas and principlesD．making people behave more similarly in many aspects55．According to the passage, what can be inferred about the immigrants now in the U.S.?A．Their adaptation to the common culture is quick but harmful to the society.B．The scale of immigration is not big and the immigrants welcome American culture.C．Their children are good at both English and their original language.D．Hispanic and Asian-American women both prefer to marry native-born Americans. 56．The author mentions Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks in paragraph 4 to________.A．provide examples of successful immigrantsB．suggest the weakness of America’s assimilative powerC．show the powerful influence of American cultureD．prove their popularity at home and abroad57．What is the author’s general attitude towards the cultural assimilation in American society?A．Optimistic.B．Concerned.C．Neutral.D．Negative.Do Lobsters Feel Pain?The traditional method for cooking a lobster — boiling it alive — raises the question of whether or not lobsters feel pain. 58 . Lobsters decay very quickly after they die, and eating a dead lobster increases the risk of food-borne illness and reduces the quality of its flavor. However, if lobsters are capable of feeling pain, these cooking methods raise ethical questions for chefs and lobster eaters alike.Until the 1980s, scientists were trained to ignore animal pain, based on the belief that the ability to feel pain was associated only with higher consciousness. However, today, scientists view humans as a species of animal. Still, scientists disagree over whether or not lobsters feel pain. Lobsters have a peripheral system (外围系统) like humans, but instead of a single brain, they possess segmented ganglia (分段神经节). Because of these differences, some researchers argue lobsters are too dissimilar to vertebrates (脊椎动物) to feel pain and that their reaction to negative stimuli is simply a reflex. 59 . Lobsters guard their injuries, learn to avoid dangerous situations, and respond to anesthetics (麻醉剂). For these reasons, most scientists believe that injuring a lobster (e. g. storing it on ice or boiling it alive) causes physical pain.60 . Currently, boiling lobsters alive is banned in Switzerland, New Zealand, and the Italian city Reggio Emilia. Even in locations where boiling lobsters remains legal, many restaurants choose more human e methods, both to calm customer concerns and because the chefs believe stress negatively affects the flavor of the meat.While we cannot know definitively whether or not lobsters feel pain, research indicates that it’s likely. So, if you want to enjoy a lobster dinner, how should you go about it? The most human e tool for cooking a lobster is the CrustaStun. This device kills a lobster by an electric shock, making it unconscious in less than half a second, after which it can be cut apart or boiled. In contrast, it takes about 2 minutes for a lobster to die from immersion in boiling water. 61 . Some restaurants place a lobster in a plastic bag and place it in the freezer for a couple of hours, during which time the lobster loses consciousness and dies.A．Nonetheless, lobsters do satisfy all of the criteria for a pain responseB．This cooking technique is used in many restaurants to improve humans’ dining experienceC．Due to growing evidence that the lobsters may feel pain, it is now becoming illegal to boil lobsters alive or keep them on iceD．This method is probably the most humane option for killing a lobster before cooking and eating itE．Evidence shows that many species like lobsters are capable of learning and possess some level of self-awarenessF．Unfortunately, this technique is too expensive for most restaurants to afford五、语法填空填空）63．you decide upon will not influence me, for I am not involved in your project. （用适当的词填空）64．Is this classroom you have your chemistry lessons the one you like the most? （用适当的词填空）65．I doubt the scientific breakthrough will have a profound impact on the field of medicine. （用适当的词填空）66．The police offer a reward to finds the missing luggage of this old lady.（用适当的词填空）67．do you think would be the best place to celebrate our anniversary, a restaurant or a bar? （用适当的词填空）68．The moment the first rays of sunlight painted the sky signaled the beginning of a new day. (用适当的词填空)69．What I want to know is you plan to dress in to attend the Christmas party. （用适当的词填空）70．HR demanded that all employees (familiarize) with the new software after the training session was completed. (所给词的适当形式填空)71．the two trains crashed into each other still remains unknown, but the police say that it could be due to the heavy snow. （用适当的词填空）六、翻译72．这个从不自省的男人不可能在事业上获得成功。

上海杨思高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语测试题含解析一、选择题1. I don’t like ________ you speak to her.A. the wayB. the way in thatC. the way whichD. the way of which参考答案：A2. Most of the articles in the 21st Century for Teens are easy _______.A. to be understoodB. being understoodC. to understandD. understanding参考答案：C3.Standing too close to watch TV ___ your eyesight.A. affectsB. effectC. affectD. effects参考答案：A4. Friendship has to be ________trust, as we all know.A. found onB. believed inC. founded onD. believed参考答案：C考查被动语态及非限制性定语从句。

正如我们都知道的，友谊必须建立在信任的基础上。

found on (或upon)以…为根据，以…为基础。

友谊是被建立的，所以要用found的过去分词founded 。

5. Since we ______ the sunrise in the desert early today, we decided to go to bed earlier than usual last night.A. watchedB. had watchedC. were going to watchD. will be watching参考答案：C6. ---Did Professor Wang say anything that _____ you especially?---It was really boring. Actually I slept through his speech.A. appealed toB. attached toC. referred toD. adapted to参考答案：A7. You ______ television. Why not do something more active?A. always watchB. are always watchingC. have always watchedD. have always been watching参考答案：B略8. There are two cars in the store ,the former is mine, and the is my brother’s.A, latter B, letter C, later D, lately参考答案：A9. We all know that good friends _____ happiness to life.A. add upB. add onC. add inD. add参考答案：D10. The room is very large and only little room _____ by the new piano.A. are taken upB. takes upC. is taken upD. is taking up参考答案：A11. She is only one of the girls in our class who _______ painting.A. are devoted toB. show interest toC. is fond ofD. donates to参考答案：A12. People in ancient times ______ series of important events so that we now have what is called history.A. went downB. kept downC. set downD. broke down参考答案：C13. --Don't forget to _____________your textbook here tomorrow.--No. I won't.A. takeB. fetchC. bringD. lift参考答案：C14. I tried all I could ______ the topic at the meeting, but failed.A. to avoid to mentionB. to avoid mentioningC. avoiding to mentionD. avoiding mentioning参考答案：B15. Everyone is different and that is ________ makes our world so much better.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. who参考答案：C16. Athletes from many countries came to compete each other gold medals the Asian Games.A. with; for; against B. against; for; inC. in; for; withD. against; with; for参考答案：B考查固定搭配。

高一年级英语期末试卷2011．1 I. Listening Comprehension (1% *10 =10%)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. He can’t go this weekend. B. He has a hole in his bathing suit.C. They should stay at the beach longerD. They shouldn’t spend much money.2. A. Turn the alarm off. B. Live on a farm.C. Move his alarm clock.D. Go to bed earlier.3. A. He hasn’t had time to find another apartment.B. His mother dusted her apartment the day before last.C. He hasn’t cleaned the apartment since his mother visited.D. His mother was the last person to come over to his apartment.4. A. Making a pot of coffee. B. Try different brands of coffee.C. Drinking less coffee.D. Getting a different coffee pot.5. A. Some music cassettes. B. Some school supplies.C. Something to drink.D. Something to eat.6. A. He has finished his biology project.B. He’ll feel happier when the project is completed.C. He’s annoyed with everyone.D. He took a nap in biology class.7. A. She knows very little about bicycles.B. She doesn’t want the man to study.C. The man likes to study outdoors.D. The man isn’t ready to study yet.8. A. Try to find it in the house. B. Repair the roof.C. Lend his friend a pen.D. Become extremely angry.9. A. She agrees with the man. B. She didn’t hear what the man said.C. She is surprised by his opinion.D. She thinks he should look at it again.10. A. The weather forecast has often been wrong.B. No more rain is needed.C. It’s going to rain today.D. They will have more time tomorrow.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (25 %)Section A (1% *16 =16%)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.( ) 11. The reason ________ I’m phoning to you is to tell you about a farewell party on Saturday.A. becauseB. whyC. forD. which( ) 12. Do you remember the day ________ I came to you to borrow a history book?A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where( ) 13. My grandmother read the sad story, _____________.A. was cryingB. criedC. cryingD. to cry( ) 14. __________, I will enter for the SSP English contest without the slightest hesitation.A. Given another chanceB. Giving another chanceC. Give another chanceD. To give another chance.( ) 15. _________ I know the money is safe, I shall not worry about it.A. Even thoughB. UnlessC. As long asD. While( ) 16. ________ the poem a second time, the meaning will become clearer to you.A. While readingB. When you readC. If readingD. Having read ( ) 17. It __________ last night for all the trees are covered with snow now.A. must have snowedB. should have snowedC. may have snowedD. ought to have snowed( ) 18. Children under 12 years of age in that country __________ be under adult supervision when in a public library.A. mustB. mayC. canD. need( ) 19. These books are very useful to those _________ first foreign language is Japanese.A. whoB. whoseC. whomD. of whom( ) 20. He studied very hard when he was young, _________ contributes to his success in later life.A. thatB. so thatC. whatD. which( ) 21. Is this museum ___________ the students visited the day before yesterday?A. whereB. in thatC. the oneD. at which( ) 22. In many western countries much has been done to prevent environment from __________.A. pollutedB. to be pollutedC. be pollutingD. being polluted ( ) 23. We might as well make use _______ the hotel’s facilities.A. ofB. withC. toD. about( ) 24. ________ by her diligence and intelligence, I can say for sure that she will prove herself a promising student.A. ImpressingB. ImpressedC. Being impressedD. Having been impressed( ) 25. Only through hard work and patience_________ his childhood dream.A. he realizedB. did he realizeC. realized heD. realize did he( ) 26. Jane has two brothers, ___________ we sent abroad to study medicine in the 1980s.A. bothB. both of themC. both of whomD. of whomSection B (1% *9= 9%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.ago. During the first years of operation, there were only 27 programs for people who wanted to learn English. Those English language programs of teaching and learning were not 28 at all because the teachers on TV talked 29 in Chinese on grammar or just gave some translations or 30 . Watching English on TV was 31 listening to the teacher in the classroom. But now the TV English has greatly 32 . There are a lot of new good programs, 33 English on Sunday, American English, Follow Me to Science, Animal World, English News, Business English, Sports, MTV. Those programs are usually so lively and 34 to understand that more and more people enjoy watching them. They are becoming widely 35 not only with all English learners but also with the public.27. ________ 28. __________ 29. __________ 30. _________ 31. __________ 32. ________ 33. __________ 34. __________ 35. _________III. Reading Comprehension (30 %)Section A (1% *15= 15%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Mr. White with his wife was now living at a small Italian hotel, where they had stayed in Italy for months on holiday. One night he went out for a walk 36 . It was late. The small street was dark and 37 . Suddenly he heard 38 behind him. He 39 his head and saw a middle-aged woman with wild hair, who quickly walked past him. The woman was 40 out of sight when Mr. White suddenly found that his watch was 41 . He thought it was the 42 woman who had taken his watch, 43 he ran quickly after her and soon caught up with her. As he knew 44 Italian, Mr. White had to ask the woman to 45 the watch in another way. He showed the woman his strong arms and 46 to her watch pocket. The woman thought a while and gave 47 watch to Mr. White. Mr. White returned home and told his wife 48 had happened. He was greatly 49 when Mrs. White pointed to the watch on the table. Now he found it was 50 that had taken the Italian’s watch.( )36 A. secretly B. lonely C. alone D. freely( )37 A. noisy B. crowded C. bright D. quiet( )38 A. voice B. sound C. feet D. steps( )39 A. rose B. moved C. turned D. put( )40 A. nearly B. hardly C. mostly D. even( )41 A. losing B. going C. missing D. missed( )42 A. very B. proper C. same D. just( )43 A. then B. so C. as D. but( )44 A. much B. no C. enough D. little of( )45 A. lend B. tell C. return D. keep( )46 A. pointed B. listened C. shouted D. looked( )47 A. his B. the other C. the D. another( )48 A. what B. that C. why D. how( )49 A. delightful B. surprised C. amused D. disappointed ( )50 A. he himself B. him C. himself D. herselfSection B (1% *11 = 11 %)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)How often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups and, old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What’s more, life is always giving new things to the child—things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is repeatedly being told not to do something, or being punished for what he has wrongly done.When a young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work hard if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.( ) 51. According to Paragraph 2, the writer thinks that _____________.A.life for a child is fairly easy.B. a child is always loved whatever he doesC.if much is given to a child, he must do something in return.D.only children are interested in life.( ) 52. The main idea of the passage is that______________.A.life is not enjoyable since each age has some pains.B.young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hard.C.childhood is the most enjoyable time in one’s time.D.one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life.( ) 53. The paragraph following this passage will most probably discuss_______.A.examples of successful old men.B.how to build up one’s position in society.C.joys and pains of old people.D.what to do when one has problems in life.(B)The market is a concept. If you are growing tomatoes in your backyard for sale you are producing for the market. You might sell some to your neighbor and some to the local manager of the supermarket. But in either case, you are producing for the market. Your efforts are being directed by the market. If people stop buying tomatoes, you will stop producing them.If you take care of a sick person to earn money, you are producing for the market. If your father is a steel worker or a truck driver or a doctor or a grocer, he is producing goods or service for the market.When you spend your income, you are buying things from the market. You may spend money in stores, supermarkets, gas station and restaurants. Still you are buying from the market. When the local grocer hires you to drive the delivery truck, he is buying you in the labor market.The market may be something abstract(抽象的). But for each person or business who is making and selling something, it is very concrete. If nobody buys your tomatoes, it won’t be long before you get the message. The market is telling you something. It is telling you that you are using energies and resources in doing something the market doesn’t want you to do.( ) 54. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A.Selling and BuyingB.Everything you do is producing for the market.C.What is the market?D.What the market can do for you.( ) 55. All of the following acts are producing for the market except_______.A. working in a bankB. attending a night schoolC. printing a bookD. growing beans for sale( ) 56. You are buying from the market when you ________.A.borrow a book from the library.B.walk to the seaside for a holiday.C.look after your children.D.dine at restaurant.( ) 57. The word “concrete” in the last paragraph may most probably mean______.A. seriousB. importantC. necessaryD. real( ) 58. In what way is the market very concrete for each person or business who is making and selling something?A.It tells you what to produce.B.It provides you with everything you need.C.It tells you how to grow tomatoes.D.It helps you save money.(C)Some people have the feeling that nothing can be done about their poor reading ability. They feel hopeless about it. Can you learn to read better, or must you agree that nothing can be done about it.To be sure, people are different. You can not do everything as well as certain other people do. If all the students in a class tried out for basketball, some would be very good players; others would be very poor; and many would be in between. But even the very poor players can become much better players if they are guided in the right way, and with plenty of practice. It is the same with reading. Some seem to enjoy reading and to read well without any special help. Others find reading a slow and tiring job. In between, there are all degrees of reading ability.Many experiments have shown that just about every poor reader can improve his reading ability. In these experiments, the poor readers were given tests of reading ability. After some of the causes of their poor reading were discovered, they were given special instruction and practice in reading. After a few months, another test of the same kind was given. In nearly all cases, these people had raised their reading scores.( ) 59. With the example of basketball players, the author shows__________.A.why certain people are poor readers.B.that there are differences in people’s abilities.C.why some people are good basketball players.D.that good basketball players can be good readers.( ) 60. To improve their reading ability, people should_______________.A. work long and hardB. take different forms of testsC. have special help and practiceD. try different reading materials( ) 61. The experiments mentioned in the text show that__________.A.good readers seem to enjoy reading.B.almost all poor readers can make progress.C.causes of poor reading are difficult to find out.D.tests help people improve their reading ability.Section C (2 % * 4=8%)Directions:Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions or complete the statements with fewest possible words.Where in the world can you take an hour’s train ride, and pass a forest, a London street, a scene from the Wild West, and a burning building that never burns down? There’s only one place, and that’s Hollywood, in California. The scenes you see from the tourist train are film sets in the Universal Studios, one of the oldest and largest movie companies in the USA.A visit to Universal Studios brings back memories of great days of Hollywood, the films and the stars. But they are only memories. Hollywood isn’t quite the same as it used to be. Costs have gone up and confidence has gone down. Movie-makers are afraid to spend their money on expensive new ideas. Instead, they repeat old ones.The film industry is changing fast. Teenagers still go out to the movies. Thetheatre is a good place to meet friends away from home. But older people mostly stay home to watch series, like Dynasty have become as important to Hollywood as expensive movies. These “soap opera”, as they are called, show rich, powerful families living in beautiful homes and wearing beautiful clothes. But the actors and actresses are nearly all middle-aged, like many of the people who watch them.Though it is soap operas that are keeping the film-makers of Hollywood in business, big films are still being made in America. But more and more of them are made outside Hollywood. New York is the most important new center, but there are many others as well. Movie-makers have realized that they don’t need Hollywood any more—modern cameras and real houses instead of expensively made copies in a studio. Other states, especially Florida and Texas, are working hard to take the film business away from California. They are offering better working conditions and lower costs.But Hollywood is fighting back. The state of California is trying hard to keep its best-known industry.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 13 WORDS)62. What is Universal Studios?_____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 63. Why do movie makers repeat old ideas instead of spending the money on expensive new ideas?_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 64. According to the passage, more and more big films are made outside Hollywood while _____________________ are still being made in Hollywood.65. Florida and Texas are trying to take the film business away from California by _____________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation (3%*7=21%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.66. 市民可以自由使用图书馆。

上海市2024-2025高一上学期期末练习英语学科I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Not to play computer games. B. Finish the school project on time.C. Remember to turn on the computer.D. Wait for the woman to arrive.2. A. Read an article for the project. B. Read all the articles related.C. Work on the science project alone.D. Focus on one particular science theory.3. A. The weather. B. The tiring trip. C. The scenery. D. The serious pollution.4. A. At an airport. B. On a plane. C. In a restaurant. D. At an exhibition.5. A. 1:00. B. 3:00. C. 4:00. D. 5:00.6. A. The woman made a joke of Tom. B. Tom was poor at maths.C. The man couldn’t believe the news.D. Tom caught a student cheating.7. A. Give up eating salt. B. Control his blood pressure.C. Die soon if he eats salt.D. Say goodbye to the woman.8. A. The woman feels sorry for being too late.B. The man won’t make it to the show tomorrow.C. The two people are going to the show tonight.D. The show is on stage more than once.9. A. He wants to borrow a guidebook. B. He wants the woman to buy the book.C. He wants to find a cheaper guidebook.D. He wants the woman to lend him one.10. A. She will be busy in the afternoon.B. She doesn’t enjoy working with the man.C. She wants to work on the report once again.D. She doesn’t find it necessary to revise the report.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear one longer conversation and two short passages, and you will be asked several questions on the conversation and each of the passages. The conversation and the passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 14 are based on the following conversation.11. A. Too many planes taking off and landing at the same time.B. Too many passengers waiting to board the aircraft.C. Too many bags and cases that need loading into each plane.D. Too many complaints about plane tickets being over sold.12. A. Ask for more cash to make up for the lost time.B. Choose the free-trip ticket over cash.C. Consult their family before they decide.D. Guarantee their seats on the next flight.13. A. Over-booking. B. Special fare systems. C. Business flight. D. Holiday discounts.14. A. Go to those less busy airports.B. Take enough food and drink on board.C. Make clear why your flight is delayed.D. V olunteer for the next flight for a better seat.Questions 15 through 17 are based on the following passage.15. A. It is a rare condition for human beings.B. It is the result of the body’s lack of heat.C. It is not a fatal condition even if not found early.D. It is not obvious as the patient shows few signs.16. A. Wearing a hat and a scarf and a pair of gloves is important.B. Two layers of light clothes are better than on layer of heavy clothing.C. It’s essential to have all the clothes stay as dry as possible.D. Sweating after hard working is dangerous in the colder seasons.17. A. It can bring warmth for just a short period of time.B. It lowers the body’s temperature faster than expected.C. It makes human body less able to hold heat.D. It increases the risk of falling or hurting oneself.Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following passage.18. A. To demonstrate how much they missed their home country.B. To show that they were proud of their national culture.C. To indicate their loyalty to the Roman Catholic religion.D. To protest against their low social status in America.19. A. Festive food and drink. B. The wearing of the green.C. Irish parades and music.D. A political statement.20. A. It reflects the green-covered fields in Ireland.B. It was added into the colors of the Irish flag in the 17 th century.C. It’s the original color associated with St. Patrick’s Day.D. It’s replaced by blue in celebration from the 17 th century.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A: Multiple choicesDirections: Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1. Self-driving is an area________ China and the rest of the world are on the same starting line.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when【答案】B【解析】【详解】考查定语从句。