2020-2021年高一英語(yǔ)第一學(xué)期期末考試試題

1、第一學(xué)期期末考試 高一英語(yǔ)II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the 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 th

2、at best fits each blank.(A)Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and brings forth a different answer from every man who hears these words. Some feel proud when they receive the news, (25) others worry, (26) (wonder) whether they will be good fathers. Although there are some men who like ch

3、ildren and may have had considerable experience with them, others do not particularly care for children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. For other couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife

4、have accepted willingly or unwillingly.(27) the reaction to the birth of a child, it is obvious that the shift from the role of husband to(28) of father is a difficult task. Yet, unfortunately, few attempts(29) (make) to educate fathers in this remobilization process. Although numerous books have be

5、en written about American mothers, only recently has literature focused on the role of a father.It is argued by some writers that the transition to the father's role, although difficult, is not nearly as (30) (great) as the transition the wife must make to the mother's role. The mother's

6、 role seems(31)(require) complete transformation in daily routine and highly innovative adaptation; on the other hand, the father's role is less demanding and immediate. However, even though we mentioned the fact that growing number of women are working outside the home, the father is still thou

7、ght by many (32) the breadwinner in the household.Keys: 25. While 26. Wondering 27. Whatever 28. that. 29. have been made 30. great 31. to require 32.as(B)Ask helpful HannahDear helpful Hannah, I ' veot a problem with my husband, Sam. He bought a smart phone a couple of months ago and he took it

8、 on our recent ski vacation to Colorado, it was a great trip except for one problem. He has a constant urge (33) for next messages;he checks his phone every five minutes! He' s so addicted to it that heajusttcanidea (34) there may be an important text. He can' h elp checking even at inapprop

9、riate times like when we are eating in a restaurant and I am talking to him! He behaves (35)any small amount of boredom can make him feel the need to check his phone even when he know he shouldn ' The temptation to see (36)is connecting him is just too great. When I ask him to put down the phone

10、 and stop (37)(ignore) me, he say, “In a minute." but still checks to see if (38)has posted something new on the Internet. Our life (39)(interrupted). If we go somewhere and I ask him to have the phone at home, he suffers from withdrawal symptom. May this dependency on his smart phone has becom

11、e more than an everyday problem.I recently read an article about “nomophobia, " (40) is a real illness people can' t suffer from the fear of being without your phone! I am worried that Sam maybe suffering from this 川ness because he feels anxious if he doesn' t have his phone 'him, e

12、ven for a short time.Who would have thought that little devices like these could have brought so much trouble!Sick and Tired SadieKeys: 33. to check 34. that 35. as if /as though 36.who 37.ignoring38.someone /somebody 39.has been interrupted/is being interrupted/is interrupted40.whichSection BDirect

13、ions: Complete the following passageby using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. application B. personalized C. compete D. expects E. guaranteedF. directly G. normally H. foundation I. intensive J. pass K. recognitionUniversities i

14、n Britain are a magnet for overseas students. There are currently over 200 000 from outside Britain studying at British universities. The largest single group is Chinese students.There are currently 50 000 in the UK. The British government expects the total number of overseas students to be around 9

15、00 000 by 2020,and also thinks that a quarter of these will be Chinese.But why is the UK such a popular destination for university students?Well, the quality of your course is guaranteed. All courses are assessedby an independent system, so you can be assured that your course is officially approved

16、and has wide international recognition.The British education system is very flexible in order to provide for the needs of a modern, complex society. It is also cost-effective. Degree courses are usually 3 years long, which is shorter and more intensive than in other countries. There are lots of scho

17、larships available.You normally need 3 A-levels, which are the exams taken by people leaving school at 18,in order to enter an undergraduate degree course. You also need an IELTS score of at least 5.5, but many universities offer foundation or access courses to prepare students for their studies.Bri

18、tish universities offer a personalized but independent approach. The emphasis is on creative and independent thought, which helps develop the skills you will need to compete in the global job market. Tutors not only teach but also provide support and guidance. As a result, international students hav

19、e a very low drop out rate and very high pass rates.It is very simple to become an international student in the UK. The British Council offers a free and impartial service to anyone who is interested in studying in the UK, and an organization called UCAS assists you in finding a course and making an

20、 effective application.The UK is an energetic place. The countryside is beautiful, and the theatres, museums, architecture and rich history make it a fascinating place to live and study.Keys: DEKIG HBCJAIII. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are

21、four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.No one would be willing to pay one-third of the price for the packaging or wrapping of what he or she purchases. But over-packaging has become a disease that leads to an _2_ waste of res

22、ources and _2_ environmental pollution.The wasted packaging materials are _3_ to be worth about 280 billion yuan annually. And such packages and wrappings thrown away by customers _4_ up half of the volume of solid waste in cities. _5_, it is high time that regulations were _6_ to stop enterprises f

23、rom spending too much on unnecessary packaging and wrapping.To produce paper packaging or wrapping, many more trees have to be cut down. Over-packaging also limits the interest of consumers when they have to spend quite a high percentage on something that they will have to throw into the dustbin. Th

24、e simple truth is that the more a producer spends on packaging, the _7_ the products it sells will be.Product packaging and wrapping used to be very simple 30 years ago. "Shabby" was the word many had used to _8_ the way Chinese products were packaged. And shabby packaging was blamed for m

25、aking Chinese products _9_ in the international market.It is _10_ to pay enough attention to packaging or wrapping products in such a manner that they can be _11_ to customers' eyes. But that does not definitely justify that packaging should even outshine what is inside.In the Chinese proverb,“

26、maidu huaeZbuyerYetthrns the pearl and justkeeps the case because the _12_ is too fancy and luxurious. It not only laughs at the poor _13_ of the buyer, but also criticizes the unnecessary _14_ the seller has made in making the case. Another message from the proverb is that over-packaging helps cult

27、ivate an _15_ consuming attitude - to buy fancy-looking stuff but not what they really need.1. A. enormousB. availableC. invisibleD. illegal2. A. results fromB. contributes toC. depends onD. calls for3. A. predictedB. requiredC. acknowledgedD. estimated4. A. lookB. holdC. makeD. add5. A. HoweverB. T

28、hereforeC. OtherwiseD. Furthermore6.A. observedB. brokenC. adoptedD. forbidden7.A. betterB. more expensiveC.cheaperD. more useful8. A. recommendB. praiseC. considerD. criticize9. A. popularB. impressiveC. unattractiveD. qualified10. A. ridiculousB. incredibleC. unnecessaryD. reasonable11. A. accusto

29、medB. appealingC. similarD. grateful12. A. formerB. nextC. otherD. latter13. A. judgmentB. eyesightC. appetiteD. health14. A. contributionsB. effortsC. progressD. use15. A. unfamiliarB. unhealthyC. unnaturalD. unavoidableKeys: 1.A 2.B 3.D4.C 5.B 6.C7.B 8.D 9.C10.D11.B 12.D13.A 14.B15.BSection BDirec

30、tions: 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.(B)Kompong Phhluk Private

31、 TourDepart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and

32、 other local produce. After this market tour we ' ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, a school and houses standing on 8 or 10m high stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life.Stop and have lunch in a family ' s house before ge

33、tting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous watebird species.Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lake in SE Asia, Tonle Sap.Tour Details Departs 8:30am Returns around 2Pm A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drin

34、ks is provided. We cannot provide local food from the area due to poor sanitation（I生）,lack of hygiene standards and refrigeration. No passes required Rates These rates are based on an English speaking guide. Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch. Children 11 years and under are 50%.

35、Children 4 years and below are free. If your group is larger than 5 people, please email us for the best rate.Number of People Price Per Person1 Person$652 People$453 People$404 People$355 People$32What to Wear Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing. We strongly r

36、ecommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. General Information This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment. Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a begging cycle and can create jealousy. We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on

37、this trip as facilities are very basic.1 Kompong Phhluk is famous for its.A. local vegetables and different fish speciesB. stilted-house villages and flooded forestC. Rolous Market and an island pagodaD. water-bird habitat and fish farms【2】 A private trip for two parents and a 3year-old boy costs.A.

38、 $40 B. $80 C. $90 D. $1203 Which of the following is not included in the ratesA. tourist guide. B. Transport. C. Drinks. D. Local food.4 We can conclude from the passage that.A. the living standard in the village is quite lowB. the tourist facilities along the way are quite goodC. revealing clothes

39、 are appropriate in the hot weatherD. giving local children small gifts is strongly recommendedKeys: BCDA(C)Should parents send their freshmen off to campus armed with a debit or credit card to learn how to handle money? Or is it better to keep firm control through the Bank of Mom and Dad? The "

40、;correct" answer will vary by family and personal preference.The Credit Card Act that took effect 2.5 years ago made it much harder for anyone under 21 to get a card. Gone are the days of card issuers collecting plenty of new customers on campus by handing out free T-shirts or rewards points fo

41、r spring break.Under-21s can still obtain a credit card if they have a qualified co-signer or proof of sufficient income to repay the debt. And card issuers still market aggressively to college students, targeting them with pre-screened mail offers. That makes parents, as the likeliest co-signers, m

42、ore involved in the card-or-no-card decision.Robyn Kahn Federman of Rochester, N.Y., sayshere ' s “no way" she' ll let either of her two daughters have a credit card at such a financially tender age. Her daughterSarah, who ' s 19 and about to start her second year of college, uses R

43、obyn' s Pa)card instead. That lets her mom fund the balance and see how she spends her money.I don t think anything related to debt belongs in the hands of a college kid, says Federman, communications director of a marketing agency.“The vast majorityare not experienced enough with money or aware enough of thesks. ”Some students, though, have shown they ' re disciplined enough to have their own card on campus.Scott Gamm, 20, a junior at New York University's Stern School of Business, used his income from freelanceg 由職業(yè)的）work and blogging to obtain a Visa card and then an American