青海省湟川中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题(答案不全).doc

青海省湟川中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题（答案不全）

青海省湟川中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题（答案不全）

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青海省湟川中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题（答案不全）

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)
请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
1. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a shop. B. At home. C. At an airport.
2. What are the speakers talking about?
A film. B. A TV programme. C. A magazine.
3. What is the most important point of education according to the woman?
A. Learning more about history.
B. Training better citizens.
C. Providing job preparation.
4. What does the man mean?
A. He has something else to do.
B. He will come to the party.
C. He will buy pizza himself.
5. What's the relationship between the speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Manager and secretary. C. Salesgirl and customer
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How much will the man pay if he buys two pairs of trainers?
A. £45. B. £90. C. £100.
7. What color does the man like best?
A. White B. Red C. Black.
请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman call the man?
A. To go to the movies together.
B. To invite him to a party.
C. To talk about her parents.
9. What does the man think of his parents?
A. Strict. B. Easy-going. C. Patient.
10. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Talk with his parents. B. Finish his work on time. C. Take the math test seriously.
请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where is Collodi?
A. Near the sea. B. In the city centre. C. Next to the cinema.
12. In which restaurant do many actors and actresses often eat?
A. Collodi. B. Lighthouse. C. Cozyroom.
13. What can we know about Margot?
A. It is too expensive. B. It has famous cooks. C. It's popular with people.
请听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does Kim think of Lucky Break?
A. Very funny. B. Exciting. C. Disappointing.
15. What will the speakers do?
A. Go bowling. B. Go skating. C. Go to the cinema.
16. Where will the speakers meet?
A. At the shopping centre. B. At the bowling place. C. At the school gate.
17. Who will inform others of the plan?
A. Jack B. Dorothy. C. Kim.
请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What do the bride's parents buy for the bridegroom?
A. Gold. B. Clothes. C. Wool.
19. Where is the wedding party usually held in Algeria?
A. In the bridegroom's house.B. In the bride's house. C. In a big hall.
20. What does the bride want to show by displaying her things?
A. She is deeply loved. B. She has a rich family. C. She can bring good luck.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、 B、 C和 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
National Parks Camping Tour
We'll see Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon-where a helicopter ride takes you over the South Rim-plus explore Monument Valley on a Navajo-guided Jeep tour, or spend some time hiking, taking photos. Transportation by air-conditioned minibus, park entrance fees and camping accommodation/equipment are included.
Pawn Stars Tour of Las Vegas
This 4-hour tour takes you behind the scenes of the TV show! First, you'll head over to Welder Up, which was filmed for Discovery Channel for their rat rods(改装车). Then stop by the Famous Shelby Museum. Then move to the Toy Shack, where the Pawn Stars team goes for expert opinions on toys. Finally, make your way to the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. If you're lucky, here you might just see Pawn Stars filming one of the most-watched reality shows on the television.
Novi Sad on Sundays
You'll visit Novi Sad, which is only one hour drive northwest from Belgrade. On this day tour you will experience the long-lasting cultures of Novi Sad and easy-going lifestyle. You will also visit one of the oldest and most important Austro-Hungarian border castles and enjoy amazing natural underground caves with a local guide.
Hollywood & Its Stars' Homes
On the city tour you will learn about Hollywood, see over 50 stars' homes, and hear history and the true stories of Hollywood and Beverly Hills. You will see the Hollywood Sign, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood "Walk of Fame", Beverly Hills Sign, Rodeo Drive and so on. Of course, you can try the restaurants and clubs where stars dine daily and hang out nightly.
21.What can be inferred about National Parks Camping Tour?
A. You have to pay park entrance fees.
B. You can explore Monument Valley in a plane.
C. You have to take your own camping equipment.
D. You need to take different means of transportation.
22. Where might a tourist see the filming of a TV show?
A. In Welder Up. B. In the Toy Shack.
C. In the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. D. In the Famous Shelby Museum.
23. Which tour combines the historical culture with natural scenery?
A. Novi Sad on Sundays.
B. Hollywood & Its Stars' Homes.
C. Pawn Stars Tour of Las Vegas.
D. National Parks Camping Tour.
B
Sylvia Earle is called a "Hero for the Planet" by Time magazine, who has led more than a hundred expeditions(探险), spent more than 7,000 hours underwater and set a record for solo diving in 1,000-metre depths.
Earle describes her first meeting with the ocean, "I was three years old and I got knocked over by a wave. The ocean certainly got my attention! And since then, life in the ocean has fired my imagination.”
Former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the USA, Earle is the founder of Deep Ocean Exploration and Research Inc. and chair of Google Ocean, among many other roles. Her special focus is on developing a global network of areas on the land and in the ocean to safeguard the living systems that provide the foundations of global processes. She explains, "When I first went to the Gulf of Mexico in the 1950s, the blue sea appeared to be too wild to be harmed by anything that people could do. Then, in mere decades, the blue wilderness disappeared. By the end of the 20th century, up to 90 percent of the sharks, whales, and many other large creatures that lived in the Gulf for millions of years had disappeared due to overfishing and pollution."
Earle explains that the ocean is the cornerstone(基石) of our life support system and the cornerstone of the ocean's life support system is life in the ocean. The ocean provides us with oxygen. Take away the ocean and we don't have a planet that works.
Despite all of the problems seen in the Gulf of Mexico, Earle says, "I've found reasons for hope in clear, deep water far offshore from the mouth of the Mississippi River. It is full of life. Large areas of the Gulf have escaped damage.”
24. What started Earle's interest in the ocean?
A. Her love for diving. B. Her childhood experience.
C. Her childhood ambition. D. Her strong responsibility.
25. What is Earle working at now?
A. Improving her diving skills. B. Exploring the Mississippi River.
C. Becoming a scientist of NOAA. D. Carrying out ocean conservation.
26. Why does Earle mention the Gulf of Mexico in Paragraph 3?
A. To inform us of an unforgettable trip.
B. To prove the ocean is the basis of our planet.
C. To show the severe condition of the oceans.
D. To analyze the cause of the creatures' disappearance.
27. How does Earle feel about the future condition of the ocean?
A. Optimistic. B. Content.
C. Worried. D. Amazed.
C
The high school prom(舞会) has been an institution for high school aged kids from all classes of American society for over 100 years, but it is not the first fancy type of dance in our history. In the late 19th century, mothers in the Eastern states began holding "Debutante Balls" to introduce their marriageable young ladies into society. By the end of the 19th century, the middle classes wanted to have a formal dance for their own sons and daughters, and proms were introduced to college-aged students, and were usually restricted to seniors only. By the 20th century, proms became high school events.
The early proms were no more than dances that were a bit fancier than the usual ones: they certainly were not the full blown affairs common today. The easy and plain nature of proms was left behind during the boom years of post WWII America, when the prom became a means of furthering one's social status.
More money in families' pockets means more expensive dances. Young ladies purchased special dresses specifically for the event, and young men bought tuxedos (晚礼服), borrowed or rented fancy cars for the event. The tradition of the "prom dress" was born during the 1950s and continues till today. It is still widely regarded to be the most important part of a girl's prom preparations. Besides, young ladies often head off to the beauty shop to get a special updo or get nails done.
Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning(加冕) of a prom King and Queen, and socializing. However, it is now not always required for a teen to have a partner to attend the prom----and many teenagers are choosing to attend the prom in groups, making the night more of a meaningful way to memorize the state of being friends with each other in high school. What hasn't changed in over 100 years is how special the evening is: it still presents the traditional atmosphere.
28. How is Paragraph 1 developed?
A. By giving examples. B. By making comparisons.
C. By following time order. D. By listing figures.
29. Which of the following can best describe the early proms?
A. Simple B. Private
C. Time-consuming D. Money-earning
30. What does the underlined word "updo" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A. Dressing their hair. B. Buying their dresses.
C. Learning how to make up. D. Receiving dance training.
31. What can we learn about today's prom?
A. It abandons"prom dress". B. It calls for a partner.
C. It attaches importance to friendship. D. It gets rid of anything traditional.
D
Throughout winter, many Brits with iPhones have taken to social media to complain about their phone batteries running out suddenly.
One called Ambalouise said, "My iPhone always dies no matter what percentage of battery I have when it's cold." Another called Mol remarked, "So we can put a man on the moon but can't get an iPhone to stay on when it gets cold."
But it turns out that there is a technical reason behind the problem. The lithium-ion(锂离子) battery that keeps your device charged up is affected by extreme temperatures. If your phone's level of warmth drops to below 0℃ or goes up to above 35℃, its function is likely to fail.
Some may also notice that their battery life is shortened if they use their phones in the cold. Electrolyte(电解质) liquid is used to keep your device charged, but when it gets cold this material crystallizes(结晶). This prevents temporarily electricity from flowing, which can stop the phone from working altogether.
Thankfully there's typically nothing to worry about when this happens. Once your phone reaches a warmer temperature again, it should resume its normal function.
An Apple spokesperson told Business Insider: "We also want our customers to know that an iPhone is actually designed to shut down automatically under certain conditions, such as extremely cold temperatures. To an iPhone user, some of those shutdowns might seem unexpected, but they are designed to protect the device's electronics from low voltage(电压).”
32. What can we learn from Mol's words in Paragraph 2?
A. His iPhone battery doesn't last long.
B. He does not agree with the Apple spokesperson.
C. The technology for the iPhone needs improving.
D. He thinks the cold doesn't affect the battery life.
33. When will an iPhone shut down automatically?
A. Its battery is not charged fully.
B. The temperature is too high or too low.
C. It is not used in a proper way.
D. Electrolyte liquid is used to charge its battery.
34. What does the underlined word "resume" mean in Paragraph 5?
A. Reduce. B. Recycle. C. Remove. D. Restart.
35. Why is the iPhone designed to shut down under certain conditions?
A. To save electricity. B. To protect its electronics.
C. To avoid radiation. D. To make it work faster.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处得最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What is music? If you ask your parents or your grandparents they might not have the same definition as you, because music can be different things to different people. 36 .What may be considered to be music to one person may be just noise to another.
37 .All over the world people play and listen to some kind of music. Although we may not know how to really describe it, we know it exists and how we experience it is unique to us. For some people, music may be the centre of their whole life. They may be musicians or composers who make a living through music or they could be amateur musicians performing for fun. 38 .The rhythm and volume(音量) in music can give a message. When the rhythm is slow, we might feel calm and gentle. When the rhythm is fast, the volume loud, we could feel excited, and our bodies might want to move. 39 . However it makes us feel, it is our own unique experience. This is the magic of music.
Music can be traced back thousands of years, but where it really began no one knows for sure. 40 .In some cultures, rhythmic drumming and dancing was used to bring success to a hunt or help make crops grow. What we do know is that music is an ancient activity and it is connected with the entire families.
A. Music plays an important part in people's lives.
B. However, some people seem to think little of it.
C. Music can make us feel happy, frightened or even sad.
D. Each generation can have different ideas about what it is.
E. On the other hand, music has changed and developed over the centuries.
F. For other people, music is a way to relax by enjoying the sounds and the feelings.
G. Some people think it began with singing and others think it was drumming rhythm.
第三部分:语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A few weeks ago, I was sitting in the window seat of the super-crowded ladies’ compartment in a train to Mumbai. I'd been 41 to find a seat because I had got in at the first station. In a few minutes, the seats were all 42 and many other people had to stand in the jam-packed aisles.
One of them was a little girl. It was 43 that she was used to the crowd, since she knew how to 44 her position to the one that was the most 45 . I felt a little uneasy sitting there watching her having to stand.
I knew what I should do. 46 , I had to overcome some internal 47 before I could do anything. “Would I look foolish trying to help he