高一英语下学期期末试题及答案

名校联考联合体2024年春季高一年级期末考试英语（答案在最后）时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。

1.What’s the weather like now?A.Rainy.B.Cloudy.C.Clear.2.How does the woman feel?A.Worried.B.Disappointed.C.Happy.3.What is the man doing?A.Giving advice.B.Praising the woman.C.Selling something.4.What’s the matter with the man?A.He has a cold.B.He is short-sighted.C.He has a fever.5.What will the speakers do?A.Go to the cinema.B.Make a snowman.C.Play basketball.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.What does the man think of the sofa?A.Old.B.Fashionable.fortable.7.Where is the blue lamp(灯)now?A.In the living-room.B.In the kitchen.C.In the bedroom.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2024-2025学年度高一英语下学期期末考试卷（含答案）（命题学校：xx省实验中学命题人、校对人： xx）第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题;每题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 does the man say about Jack?A. He's humorous.B. He's responsible.C. He's serious.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Cousins.B. Classmates.C. Uncle and niece.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. What to have for lunch.B. Where to buy some vegetables.C. Who will cook a meal.4. Where are probably the speakers?A. In the car shop.B. In the toy shop.C. In the clothing shop.5. What does the man usually do in his spare time?A. Play chess with his grandfather.B. Play video games.C. Do some exercise.第二节 (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。

陕西省榆林二中2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题（含解析）一、阅读理解(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)1.阅读理解To make sure that you enjoy your visit to the Hamper Hot Springs(泉) and that you are safe during your visit, please take time to read the following:Do not place your head under the hot water, because it may be bad for your health.Do not run around because the floors may be slippery.Do not leave your children alone.Do not leave your things about. Just ask one of our workers look after your things.Do not eat or drink anything in the area because we want to keep here clean. There is a place for you to eat and have soft drinks when you want to have a rest.Do not bring into the area anything made of glass, because it maybe easily broken when you fall.Do not bring any hard drinks into the area.Do not smoke in the area.Do not stay in the sunlight for too long.We hope that you will enjoy your visit here.（1）The purpose of this notice is__________.A. to ask people visit the springsB. to make visit know the areaC. to tell the visitors not todo D. to tell the visitors to have a rest.（2）The notice is written for __________.A. visitorsB. childrenC. workersD. managers（3）__________is not mentioned in the notice.A. How long visitors can stay in the areaB. What visitors cannot bring to the areaC. Who looks after the visitor's thingsD. Whether smoking is allowed in the area（4）The Chinese meaning for "slippery" is __________.A. 平坦的B. 湿滑的 C. 狭窄的 D. 冰凉的【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）A（4）B【考点】主旨大意题，推理推断题，词义揣测题，细微环节理解题，时文广告类【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，告知游客在景点不能做什么，例如不能到处乱跑，不能吃东西，不能抽烟等等。

遵义市2023 ~2024学年度第二学期期末质量监测高一英语注意事项:1. 考试开始前, 请用黑色签字笔将答题卡上的姓名、班级、考号填写清楚, 并在相应位置粘贴条形码。

2, 客观题答题时, 请用2B铅笔答题, 若需改动, 请用橡皮轻轻擦拭干净后再选涂其它选项; 主观题答题时, 请用黑色签字笔在答题卡相应的位置答题; 在规定区域以外的答题不给分; 在试卷上作答无效。

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。

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 does the woman ask the man to doA. Pick up his aunt.B. Clean up the house.C. Help in the kitchen.2. How much will the woman lend the manA. $30.B. $20.C. $10.3. What are the speakers doingA. Watching a film.B. Writing a story.C. Waiting in a line.4. Who is the manA. A guest.B. A waiter.C. A manager.5. What are the speakers talking aboutA. When to attend events.B. How to increase sales.C. Where to celebrate holidays.第二节(共15 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分22.5 分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

福建省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(附带答案）学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________一、阅读理解Because China is a nation with a great cultural influence, it is important to be well informed before going to China. Whether you are visiting China to explore its 5,000-year history, do business, or just to see the tourist sights, reading some books about China by people who have first-hand experience is a wise decision.1. The Chan’s Great Continent by Jonathan SpenceRegarding China, many Westerners have many generalizations and misunderstanding. The book addresses these common misunderstandings and shows what China is truly like. This non-fiction book examines China from numerous angles and the result is an entertaining read.2. A History of China by John KeayIt is a book for history fans, which not only offers a historical overview of China but also goes on to explain the finer aspects of Confucianism, Buddhism, and China s many dynasties. This book is entertaining for travelers who would like to truly appreciate the country and its people.3. A Thousand Years of Good Prayers by Yiyun LiIt is a novel composed of 10 stories that offers an interesting view of China in terms of younger people living in its cities. Each story within it has a unique theme that sums up a certain area of China’s political and cultural atmosphere.4. China Wakes by Nicholas Kristof / Sheryl Wu-DunnWritten by two journalists, the non-fiction book explores the recent history of China from the first-hand perspective of journalists. It analyzes the rise of China and is hopeful future. This is a must-read for academics and those interested in global affairs.1．What is special about The Chan’s Great Continent?A．It explains a real China. B．It analyzes the rise of China.C．It offers an entertaining read. D．It enhances understanding of China. 2．Which book best suits novel lovers?A．The Chan’s Great Continent. B．A History of China.C．A Thousand Years of Good Prayers. D．China Wakes.3．What is the purpose of the text?A．To attract more tourists to China. B．To recommend China to the world. C．To show the importance of reading. D．To introduce some books about China.For more than 50 years, Sesame Street has been introducing children to a diverse group of characters, cast members and puppeteers (木偶师). Megan Piphus Peace is one of them: In late 2021, she became the show’s first full-time black woman puppeteer, playing a 6-year-old black girl named Gabrielle. Last month, she officially left her real estate career. “I always dreamed of working in television, but I never imagined myself being on Sesame Street,” she says.Piphus Peace, now 29, grew up watching Sesame Street. As a young child, she considered the puppets to be her companions, not realizing until she was older that they weren’t real. She has been pursuing puppeteering since then. At Vanderbilt University, where she studied economics, she was known as the “Vanderbilt Ventriloquist (腹语表演者).” She even appeared on The Tonight Show in 2012 and America’s Got Talent in 2013.One of Piphus Peace’s teachers, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, who played the Sesame Street character Abby Cadabby in 2006, says that Piphus Peace is a gifted storyteller and natural leader. “To say that I was amazed by Megan would be an understatement,”Carrara-Rudolph says. “I was inspired by her loving heart, strength of character, humor, humanity and what an energetic creative force she is.”Although Piphus Peace submitted her first video audition (试演) to Sesame Street in 2017, she didn’t hear back until 2020, when Matt Vogel, the puppet captain of the show, reached out to her. “She comes from a different kind of puppetry background than most of other Sesame Street puppet performers,” Vogel says. “We went to college to learn puppetry, or acting schools, etc., but Megan learned the art of ventriloquism by herself.”4．What do we know about Piphus Peace?A．She used to work in television. B．She is now part of Sesame Street. C．She was called Gabrielle at a young age. D．She has been a puppeteer for over 50 years.5．How did Piphus Peace look at the puppets in her childhood?A．She thought they were unreal. B．She considered them to be humorous. C．She found it hard to distinguish them. D．She regarded them as her friends. 6．What does paragraph 3 strongly stress?A．Carrara-Rudolph’s impact on Piphus PeaceB．The striking characteristics of Sesame StreetC．Carrara-Rudolph’s opinion of Piphus PeaceD．The character Abby Cadabby in Sesame Street7．Why is Piphus Peace different from most other performers according to Vogel? A．She is a self-trained ventriloquist. B．She is the most popular performer. C．She has played many different characters. D．She is the only female actress in the show.Reading books can obviously make you a better, smarter entrepreneur. According to a 2018 study of over 160,000 adults in 31 countries, the more books that were present in participants’ childhood homes, the more competent they now were as adults with skills in literacy, mathematics, and technological problem-solving. Researchers note that book-oriented socialization, indicated by home library size, equips youth with lifelong tastes, skill and knowledge.Growing up with home libraries boosts adult skills in literacy, numeracy and technological problem-solving beyond the benefits acquired from parental education or your own educational or occupational attainment. Kids who grow up in a home where reading is valued and modeled are more likely to be good readers. Strangely enough, though, advanced education doesn’t necessarily offset the “lots of books in the home” advantage. Adults who grew up with relatively few books in their homes and later earned a college degree had literacy levels approximately equal to adults who grew up in homes with large libraries but only attended school for nine years.Jessica Stillman [of Inc.] writes, surrounding yourself with more books than you could ever read says good things about your mind. Those books serve as a constant reminder of all the things you don’t know — which helps keep you intellectually hungry and curious. And possibly, this will keep you a little more modest, since research shows the quicker you are to admit you don’t know something, the faster you can then learn it. As Jeff Bezos says, a key sign of intelligence is the willingness to change your mind, something that only happens if you’re willing to admit that your current thinking may not be the best thinking. Modesty, learning and the willingness to change your mind when new data presents itself: That’s another three bonus every entrepreneur can benefit from.8．What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about the research?A．Tough process. B．Inspiring discovery.C．Numerous data. D．Advanced technology.9．Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “offset” in paragraph 2?A．Compete with. B．Differ from. C．Go against. D．Compensate for. 10．Why does the author mention Jessica?A．To keep readers intellectually hungry. B．To stress the significance of modesty.C．To remind readers of their ignorance. D．To evidence the benefits of home library.11．What is the passage mainly about?A．Home library size indicates lifelong skills. B．Home reading equals to a college degree.C．Modesty makes a promising entrepreneur. D．Childhood libraries lead to adulthood success.The Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.When you are on a bicycle, you have the strength of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.12．You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because ________.A．you will break the traffic rulesB．you will cause much noiseC．you can’t enjoy the beautiful sights wellD．you can’t drive into some parks13．The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that ________. A．you can take photos of animalsB．it is a cheap way of travelingC．you can get a clearer sight of animalsD．it is a good way to do sunbathing14．Which of the following words has the same meaning as the word underlined in the third paragraph?A．advantage B．weakness C．appearance D．disadvantage15．What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A．How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.B．What kinds of bikes there are in stores.C．What bikes are the most popular.D．Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.二、七选五Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?We all grew up hearing people tell us to “go out and get some fresh air.” 16 According to recent studies，the answer is a big YES，if the air quality in your camping area is good.17 If the air you’re breathing is clean-which it would be if you’re away from the smog of cities-then the air is filled with life-giving, energizing oxygen.If you exercise out of doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles (肌肉) and your brain.Recently, people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing (治愈). 18 In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery. It turns out that just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and put people into a better mood (情绪).Greenery is good for us. Hospital patients who see tree branches out their window are likelyto recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky instead. 19 It gives us a great feeling of peace.20 While the sun’s rays can age and harm our skin, they also give is beneficial Vitamin D．To make sure you get enough Vitamin D—but still protect your skin— put on sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working, and that’s plenty of time for your skin to absorb a day’s worth of Vitamin D．A．Being in nature refreshes us.B．But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?C．Fresh air cleans our lungs.D．So what are you waiting for?E．Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.F．All across the country, recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens.G．Just as importantly, we tend to associate air with health care.三、完形填空Music can make us happy, peaceful or sad. As an orchestra (管弦乐队) conductor,music can give.Anderson fell in love with 22 when she was a child. She began playing the piano at seven and started composing at nine. She bought many videos 23 by the world’s great orchestras and conductors and listened to them for hours on end.During a concert, the audience see the 24 of a conductor and the arm movements he or she makes. What audiences do not see is all the work the conductor has done before the 25 .Months before a concert, Anderson studies the music by 26 it on the piano. She listens to recordings, reads about the composer’s life, and reviews historical events that would have influenced the composer. Her goal is to recreate the musicas the composer 27 .While conducting, Anderson uses her whole body to express how the music should sound and feel. Her movements are dramatic (激动人心的) when the music is 28 and gentle when the music is peaceful. As she 29 , Anderson listens for problems with balance, sound and style.To help young musicians better 30 how to play the music, Anderson might tell them to imagine a 31 and leisurely walk or a ship being tossed (颠簸) by waves.“It is music’s ability to 32 people that I value most,” said Anderson. She has seen audiences at her concerts 33 , clap together in rhythm, and shout “Bravo!” Regularly, audiences are moved to tears. After one concert in Serbia, audiences 34 around the orchestra’s buses and cheered for the young musicians as they climbed aboard.Anderson is happy, knowing that she and the musicians have changed lives forthe better, 35 spirits and brought joy to people.21．A．feelings B．characters C．thoughts D．changes 22．A．painting B．reading C．music D．dance 23．A．invented B．recorded C．caught D．directed 24．A．chest B．nose C．shadow D．back 25．A．schedule B．performance C．task D．game26．A．making B．beating C．playing D．repeating 27．A．expected B．intended C．encouraged D．suggested 28．A．energetic B．magical C．quiet D．sad29．A．studies B．conducts C．sings D．competes 30．A．decide B．react C．plan D．understand 31．A．short B．violent C．calm D．sensitive 32．A．reach B．attack C．praise D．accept33．A．touch B．escape C．applaud D．nod 34．A．collected B．approached C．surrounded D．gathered 35．A．took up B．turned up C．gave up D．lifted up四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下列短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

天津市河西区2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末考试英语试卷第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节。

满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

16. —How about we stay at home and watch TV?—_________. You have promised to go to a movie with me tonight.A. Have a good timeB. I beg to differC. No problemD. Don't worry17. As we learn more about sea creatures, we find it our duty to protect them from _________.A. extinctionB. destinationC. exhibitionD. institution18. Lighting levels should be _________ for photography without flash.A. straightB. sensitiveC. subjectiveD. sufficient19. As natural resources become _________ rare, we have to change our living habits and make contributions to our environment.A. originallyB. directlyC. increasinglyD. physically20. Our teacher _________ the experiment in the lab before we did the experiment on our own.A. stimulatedB. sponsoredC. demonstratedD. attached21. Some new inventions like 3D printers _________ to make replacement hearts and bone parts in the past few months, according to The Times.A. were usedB. are usedC. are being usedD. have been used22. Tom has never _________ and the other team members have to work harder to make up for his laziness.A. let off steamB. taken a breathC. settled downD. pulled his weight23. _________ for his athletic ability and devotion, he has been regarded as my idol.A. AdmiringB. To be admiredC. AdmiredD. Be admired24. _________ remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and that's the real spirit of invention.A. WhatB. WhoC. ThatD. Which25. _________ I have a word with you? It won't take long.A. MustB. MayC. ShallD. Need26. I'll be out for some time. _________ anything important happens. call me up immediately.A. In caseB. As ifC. Even thoughD. Now that27. Many lessons are now available online, from _________ students can choose for free.A. whenB. whoseC. whomD. which28. I reached the station only _________ that my train had already left.A. to findB. foundC. findingD. find29. There is a notice on the wall, _________ “No Parking!”A. saidB. saysC. sayingD. having said30. —What do you think of your new English teacher?—In my opinion, his teaching is as good as _________ of Mr. Zhang.A. itB. thatC. thisD. one第二节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31~45各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

北京市朝阳区2022～2023学年度第二学期期末质量检测高一英语2023. 7（考试时间100分钟满分100分）本试卷共10页。

考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。

第一部分知识运用（共三节，30分）第一节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

After six months of dating, my partner Gabe and I were taking our first road trip. Both of us were adventurous, and we couldn't wait to go 1 and exploring.At around 5:30 pm, we were 2 on a mountain road named Crowsnest Highway. We didn't know the recent flooding in the area. When texting my mom, I happened to look up from my 3 and saw a wave of mud (泥浆) and a huge tree coming down the mountain, right in front of our car. Gabe tried to stop, but it was too 4 . The mudslide sent our car falling nearly 300meters down a rocky cliff(悬崖）and our car landed on its side among some trees.I didn't know how long we were unconscious (昏迷的). Not 5 , we were injured seriously. Suffering the huge pain, we both managed to move out of the 6 car. Then, we sat on a rock and considered our choices. We couldn't get a 7 on our cell phones, so all we could do was shout for help. Luckily, someone 8 . Four passers-by spotted us and called 911.When medical workers got to our side, they loaded us into separate emergency vehicles. I was in the hospital for ten days while they kept Gabe for six weeks. I was told I would not walk as a normal person for the rest of my life and Gabe lost 9 in his left eye.Before all this happened, we were happy-go-lucky people. Strangely enough, the accident has made us even more 10 . Despite the injuries we suffered, we're thankful that we're still alive. The experience also made us closer. A year after the accident, we even drove back to the Crowsnest Highway as a newly married couple.1. A. boating B. cycling C. running D.hiking2. A. driving B. jogging C.walking D. riding3. A. book B. phone C.car D. computer4. A. early B. long C. late D.heavy5. A. exactly B. clearly C. necessarily D. surprisingly6. A. crashed ed C. repaired D. parked7. A. word B. picture C. signal D. message8. A. hesitated B. responded C. promised D. refused9. A. touch B. smell C. sight D. hearing10. A. careful B. disappointed C. puzzled D. positive第二节选词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）阅读下面句子，根据句意，从方框中选择恰当词组并使用其正确形式填空。

湖北省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(附带答案）一、阅读理解Have your ever tried podcasts(播客)? If you wish to feel happier, or just learn random things, click here. Here are some of the most exciting podcast series that can help you through your learning journey.Ten percent happierIt was created after Dan Harris, a journalist, had a panic attack on live national television. This led him to try meditation to heal. During this journey, he wrote the book 10% Happier, which talks about the stages of his development. After the book became a best-seller, Dan Harris created the podcast, inviting special guests, such as meditation teachers and scientists to talk about personal development.Delicious ways to feel betterElla Woodward is known as a writer and businesswoman who owns the blog “Deliciously Ella”. She approaches a sensitive subject about our relationship with food. This podcast can help you fix your negative food experiences with positive ones, which can result in enjoying all types of food in moderation and respecting your body’s natural hunger cues.Power hourSometimes, it’s challenging to see our true value within ourselves, which stops us from improving. If you’ve been down lately, you may want to check out this podcast. “Power Hour” was created by Adrienne Herbert, a wellness professional. She talks about motivation, trends, career paths and anything about self-improvement. Professionals are invited to discuss important matters.Routines and rutsSometimes, keeping your habits in place when life is putting you down is not that easy. “Routines and Ruts” can help you make a significant change in your life. The podcast is produced by Madeleine Dore, a writer who likes to explore how we can spend our days in a balanced way that includes both productivity and relaxation. She also has some interesting guests.1．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A travel brochure. B．A website.C．A course plan. D．A scientific report.2．Which podcast is targeted at people who are interested in diet advice? A．Power hour. B．Ten percent happier.C．Routines and ruts D．Delicious ways to feel better. 3．What do the four podcasts have in common?A．They are based on popular books.B．They often invite famous professionals.C．They are all created by experienced writers.D．They may contribute to our personal growth.“Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee; from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee.” Captain Ahab’s dying declaration of defiance (抗争) is among the most famous passages in Herman Melville’s novel.In reality, such victories of the hunted over the hunter were a fantasy in the cruel world of industrial whaling. The biggest cetacean of them all, the blue whale, had all but disappeared from the Southern Ocean by the time a ban on hunting it was introduced in 1967.Sightings of the largest mammal ever to live on the earth had been rare in the region since then. Not any more. A survey of coastal waters around the island of South Georgia in the sub-Antarctic has had remarkable results.In just over three weeks, in the krill-rich waters of what was once their main feeding ground, the movements of 55 Antarctic blues were recorded by the British Antarctic Survey. The finding was described as “truly, truly amazing” by one cetacean specialist. It suggests that when a comprehensive audit (审计), due in 2021, is carried out, there is a good chance that the species will prove to be in full recovery mode, as are humpbacks and other whales in the southern hemisphere.Three years ago, the Natural History Museum established a 25m skeleton (骨架) of a blue whale and named it Hope, intending to inspire new generations to builda sustainable future.The return of the world’s most splendid ocean travellers to southern waters should serve as an example for wider possibilities of conservation. Ecological wrongs can be righted, or at least mitigated, with sufficient will and organisations.The more general comeback of the whale - for which environmental campaigners should take a great deal of credit — can be an inspiration for victories yet to be won. It could also act as an added motivation to action on the climate emergency. 4．What’s the author’s purpose of mentioning the famous passage in Herman Melville’s novel?A．To describe a hunter’s bravery. B．To introduce the topic of the text. C．To stress the popularity of the novel. D．To offer information about whale hunting.5．Why was a 25m skeleton of a blue whale named Hope?A．To attract tourists to visit the museum.B．To show the unkindness of whale hunters.C．To motivate humans to live harmoniously with nature.D．To call on people to pay attention to the blue whales’ habitat.6．What does the underlined word “mitigated” in paragraph 6 probably mean? A．Developed. B．Promoted. C．Reduced. D．Solved.7．What’s the best title of the text?A．The blue whales’ comeback B．The cruelty of industrial whaling C．The importance of protecting whales D．The sustainable development of the Antarctic areaDuring its 300 or so years in Britain, tea has changed from the exotic (异国情调的) to the ordinary. Historians like to ask why the Industrial Revolution took place here in the 18th century and not elsewhere in Europe or Asia. Several historians argue that sugar played a significant role in fulling workers. Could it be that sweet, boiled water with a mildly addictive plant produced a healthier as well as more energetic population just when England needed labour? That appears to be the caseput forward by Francisca Antman, an economist at the University of Colorado.It is not a new thesis, but Professor Antman provides the first quantitative evidence that tea drinking powered the Industrial Revolution, by increasing the health of workers. Her study reveals that the practice of boiling water for tea lowered death rates by 25% in lower water-quality areas. This “accidental improvement”, she argues, occurred just as people were moving into cities, where the crowding together would otherwise have led to serious epidemics. Instead, the country possessed a healthy pool of labour needed for industrialisation.One of the key moments that shifted tea from a luxury good to a mass market drink came, the Antman paper argues, in 1784 when the tea tax was cut from 119% to 12.5% at one stroke. By the end of the century, even the humblest farmer drank tea twice a day. The East India Company also muscled out an opponent — coffee — by pushing its tea in the home market. Tea gardens made the drink a cultural custom, as did the worker’s tea break.Professor Antman argues, “Why England experienced a decline in death rates over this period without an increase in wages, living standards, or nutrition can be explained in part by the widespread adoption of tea as the national drink and increased consumption of boiled water”.8．What do we know about Professor Antman’s study?A．It offers statistical proof. B．It presents a new thesis.C．It focuses on work efficiency. D．It figures out labour demand. 9．What do the underlined words “accidental improvement” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．The decline of death rate. B．The removal of epidemics.C．The popularity of tea drinking. D．The process of moving to cities. 10．What can we infer from paragraph 3?A．Tea was ill-received by farmers. B．Coffee made push into British market. C．Tax cut made tea an affordable product. D．Workers enjoyed tea breaks in gardens.11．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．British Tea, from Exotic to Ordinary B．A Cup of Tea, a British Cultural GeneC．Why the British Drink So Much Tea? D．How Tea Affects Industrial Revolution?One way to prevent anxiety from getting out of control is to recognize its benefits. It is a mistake to think that we can make better decisions if we keep our feelings under control.Instead,a mix of feelings like anxiety and logical thinking leads to sound decision-making. There is plenty of research showing that higher levels of anxiety can make us more likely to avoid risks in our decision-making.There is also evidence that anxiety can increase the attention you pay to relevant information.Recent studies have shown that people who are anxious about their relationships (for example,they fear to be abandoned) tend to be better at recognizing people who tell lies and are more likely to raise the alarm when danger approaches.In the real world though, it’s worth realizing that feeling anxious for a while is very common.It helps you communicate with others that you care about, and what’s more, it’s probably a sign that you are intelligent. At least two published studies have identified that people who score higher on measures of anxiety also tend to perform better on intelligence tests. This seems reasonable: If you’re a thinker, you are sure to be always thinking about the future and imagining possible plots, including bad ones.The important thing, if you are a person likely to worry, is not to let your fear destroy your dreams. And don’t bury your head in the sand. Instead, act on your fears - do research as well as preparation.So rather than walk blindly into what you fear, why not meet challenges in full readiness?When anxiety beats you, or casts a shadow over your life, this is a serious problem.No one is denying that. But like everyday anxiety of this kind that you feel before a presentation or interview,you needn’t see it as your enemy. Anxiety is an important feeling，developed through evolution(进化).As for people who are fairly anxious by nature, there is a reason to cheer,too.Your nerves are a sign of your watchfulness. Listen to them and act on them. Then you can turn your nervousness into your advantage.12．What can we infer about anxiety from paragraph 1?A．It enables us to be more focused.B．It stops us from thinking logically.C．It makes us more willing to take risks.D．It contributes to bad decision-making.13．What can be learned about anxious people?A．They sense danger in advance.B．They score higher in tests.C．They prefer to interact with strangers.D．They tend to be thoughtful about future.14．How should we deal with anxiety in the author’s opinion?A．By regarding it as our enemy.B．By taking action to control it.C．By making use of it properly.D．By treating it as a minor feeling.15．What does the passage focus on?A．Effective ways to prevent anxiety.B．Unexpected benefits of anxiety.C．Tips on how to keep a good mood.D．Misunderstandings about anxiety.二、七选五Grieve Her Mum Through CookingGrief and mourning can be expressed in many ways. 16 . She found comfort through cooking her mother’s recipes in a planner and in turn, learned about her mother. Her attitude to life was mirrored in her cooking.Along with the love of food and family, her mother, and her grandmother before her, had passed down a carved wooden spoon. It was given from one to the next.17 . She inherited this spoon and the passion her mother had.After her mother’s death, Debbie also found the planner containing these detailed dinner party plans and recipes. Her mother was not gone. 18 . AndDebbie has learned a lot about her since she began cooking her food.19 . In trying to make out her mother’s notes, Debbie has bonded again with her father in shared grief and understanding. Asking Dad who is who, what is what and learning and understanding, Debbie has been able to see a new side of her mother.Everything Debbie is cooking is inherited, as is the joy and sense of achievement she feels. When she began cooking with her mother as a kid, she was in charge of turning the toast, to stop it catching. Now she is holding the spoon, adding the spices and still looking up from the stove to her mum. 20 .A．It was never easy to lose someone we loveB．She was guiding her through a lifetime of foodC．When it reached Debbie, it was worn and perfectD．She felt a sense of achievement in cooking her foodE．She is always going to be her mother’s kitchen followerF．Debbie found a new and unique way to mourn her mumG．However, she was left with some confusion at some recipes三、完形填空Jane Eyre and a bestselling Japanese thriller. I even 30 my afternoon nap (午觉), ready to open the door 31 another book was delivered.There is something intimate (亲密的) about exchanging books with strangers. By 32 a book with someone, I believe we end up sharing a part of our soul with them.The posting about the book exchange on social media brought me 33 to many old friends, with whom I had lost touch due to the 34 schedules we allhad before COVID-19 35 our plans. It fired long discussions about tryingout wine in Vietnam.21．A．looked up to B．took part in C．kept up with D．got hold of 22．A．possible B．boring C．difficult D．important 23．A．recommending B．explaining C．sending D．selling 24．A．continue B．discover C．check D．recognize 25．A．now and then B．in time C．more or less D．in return 26．A．reported B．observed C．wondered D．regretted 27．A．bravely B．delightedly C．willingly D．doubtfully 28．A．disappointed B．puzzled C．amused D．astonished 29．A．coming out B．pouring in C．working D．disappearing 30．A．worried about B．looked forward to C．got back toD．gave up31．A．in case B．even if C．as though D．so that 32．A．delivering B．sharing C．collecting D．discussing 33．A．closer B．kinder C．more serious D．more sensitive 34．A．irregular B．natural C．busy D．flexible 35．A．cancelled B．dropped C．opposed D．ruined四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。