湖南省2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题【含答案】

1、20202021学年度高一第二学期期末考试英 语 第一部分听力（共两节，满分10分）第一节（共5小题;每小题0.5分，满分2.5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. Who is Tina?A. The womans child. B. The mans daughter. C. The female speaker.2. Where does

2、this conversation take place?A. At the restaurant.B. In the bookstore.C. In the shopping mall.3. How does the man find the guide?A. Too bad.B. Not learned.C. A bit talkative.4. What has changed in the mans diet?A. More vegetables.B. More fruits.C. Less rice.5. How many stops does the man have to tak

3、e?A. Nine.B. Thirteen.C. Seventeen.第二节 （共15小题;每小题0.5分，满分7.5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. Whats the relationship between the man and Stella?A. Parent and child. B. Boss and employee. C. Teacher and stud

4、ent.7. What does the man promise to do?A. Help Stella with her work.B. Teach Stella a serious lesson.C. Punish Stella for the absence.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where does the man work?A. At the library.B. At a canteen.C. At a bookstore.9. Which professor does the man think is very strict?A. His biology prof

5、essor.B. His French professor.C. His accounting professor.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What are the speakers talking about?A. The traffic rules. B. The traffic jams. C. The traffic conditions. 11. Where is the man from?A. Thailand.B. The US.C. The UK.12. What does the fine depend on?A. The speed.B. The lice

6、nse.C. The state.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Which book does the woman read?A. American Dirt.B. The Outside Boy.C. The Crooked Branch.14. When did the author move back to the US?A. In 2020.B. In 2013.C. In 1997.15. From whom did the author get her inspiration for the book?A. From her mother. B. From her fa

7、ther.C. From her cousin.16. How many books has the author written until now?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How will the students probably feel about this news?A. Pleased.B. Bored.C. Worried.18. What season is it in Italy when the class event takes place?A. Winter.B. Spring.C. Summer.19. What i

8、s one thing the class will be doing in Pisa?A. Visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa.B. Going to famous museums.C. Studying at an Italian high school.20. What competition will the class have?A. A language contest.B. A football game.C. A boat race against another class.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题;每小题L5

9、分，满分22.5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。AUltimate DriversMost people above 16 years old have a strong wish that they should drive on the road by themselves. Thus getting a license is an exciting time in their life. Ultimate Drivers is there to help your teen learn the rules of the road and gain cr

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14、l fifth, and students can also get an insurance discount!21. How many times does the program offer in-class training?A. 20.B. 12.C. 10.D.8.22. What do students need to do to have in-car driving lessons?A. Get the G1license.B.Finish the classroom part.C. Take out insurance.D.Receive a student testimo

15、nial.23. What type of writing is the text?A. A review.B.An advertisement.C. A guide.D.An announcement.B“Well, I just wouldnt sit by, anymore, said, more bothered than Abby, and Abby listened quietly. If she says any more rude things to you, Ill go to your teacher and make sure you are never in a sit

16、uation where you have to sit next to her again. ”By this time, Allyson, my then eight-year-old, had joined us, listening to every word. Neither of my daughters interrupted as I finished my heartfelt speech, filled with motherly wisdom. Then, as I was telling each of them what I thought right, Allyso

17、ns real words of wisdom came about. “Mom, she said. I was just thinking. Maybe Abby is supposed to be that girls friend so that she can bear her. Maybe Abby can let that girl see forgiveness and goodness through her. I didnt expect to become a student. At that moment, I realized that even though I w

18、as working hard to wear “Mothers Hat， the “hat” certainly didnt make me right.In fact, I wanted to pull that hat over my face and hide. On the other hand, it did comfort and surprise me. Yes, thats a good point,“ I commented, forcing a half smile at my girls. Abby, you handle this situation the way

19、you think is right. ”OK, she said, giving me a quick hug before walking out of the door and off to school. Bye, Mom! Allyson called, following her big sister out the door.I was left alone. In those following quiet moments I was lost in thought and thought about my two remarkable daughters, who are l

20、ittle in height but big in heart as well as a lessonsometimes our children have great lessons to teach us, if we only listen.24. What bothered the author at first?A. Her daughters teacher was irresponsible.B. Her daughter hardly communicated with her.C. Her daughter didnt perform well in school.D. H

21、er daughter was badly treated by a classmate.25. What does the author mean by saying “Mothers Hat”？A. She felt very proud to be a mother.B. She was too strict with her children.C. She found it hard to be a good mother.D. She failed to play the role of the mother well.26. How did the author feel on h

22、earing Allysons words?A. Surprised and concerned.B. Ashamed but grateful.C. Embarrassed but relieved.D. Confused and doubtful.27. What conclusion can be drawn from the story?A. Children are the mirror of their parents.B. Children may be their parents teachers.C. Listening creates a deeper connection

23、.D. Kindness has the power to make changes.CThe old saying “A rolling stone gathers no moss（苔葬） has evolved over the years, corning to mean that one must keep moving in order to stay fresh, particularly when it comes to a career. But, what about those who are always moving around, doing so to only g

24、ather moss?People like Dr. Ma Wenzhang from the Herbarium（标本馆）of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, for example.Unlike common specimen,标本）administrators who spend most of their time in the herbarium, Ma enjoys fieldwork. Each year, he spends around three months in the field, w

25、ith each trip averaging seven to fifteen days. His colleagues think he is a “weirdo”. He hikes, climbs, eats wild mushrooms and sleeps with dangerous animals, all just to collect moss samples.Getting lost in the deep forest is also a common occurrence for Ma， whose main focus is collecting moss. Ma

26、can bear hardship. He spends a lot of time in the field, especially some places deep in the mountains, to collect samples, Zhang Li, director of bryophytes professional committee of the Botanical Society of China, says. “He has the sharp eyes to find moss in the forest at a glance.Over the past deca

27、de, Ma has gone on nearly 70 field trips and collected more than 11, 000 moss samples. When I see a really good sample, I will be amazed by its shining light, he says. To observe the moss under a microscope is also where Ma finds the true beauty of his samples. Its interesting to see the cell struct

28、ure of the moss, Ma says. A new species of moss from Yunnan Province, which was discovered by Ma, was named after him in 2018Mawenzhangia thamnobryoidesa great honor for a specimen worker.28. Why is the old saying used in the beginning?A. To explain its meaning.B. To tell an attitude to careers.C. T

29、o introduce Mas story with moss.D. To describe a natural phenomenon.29. What does the underlined word “weirdo in paragraph 3 mean?A. A confident person.B. A strange person.C. A modest person.D. A hardworking person.30. What is Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides?A. The cell structure of the moss.B. The name

30、 of a species of moss.C. The award for Mas contribution.D. The sample named after Ma.31. In which section of a newper may this text appear?A. Discovery.B. Opinion.C. Nature.D. Figure.DThe secrets of dreaming are always interesting psychologists. It is generally acknowledged in the field that dreams

31、people have during this time between childhood and full adulthood, thats around 30, are the strongest and most influential. Yet not enough is known about the repeated patterns of dreaming. Researchers are still trying to answer a basic question： How does dreaming relate to the life experiences and d

32、evelopmental challenges?G. William Domhoff and Adam Schneider, at the University of California, help to answer this question by examining the lengthy dream series of two individuals, Izzy and “Jasmine”. Izzy provided a collection of 4, 329 dream reports from between the ages of 12 and 25, while Jasm

33、ine provided 664 dreams recorded between the ages of 14 and 25.Large collections of dreams like these pose challenges to researchers. Until recently, the means of studying dream series was to employ a team of recorders who take the time to code each dream for a predetermined（预先确定的）number of content

34、categories, and then compare their results. Nowadays, digital technologies enable the analysis of language usage in dreams with high speed, accuracy. and objectivity. This marks a revolutionary advance in the science of dreaming. However, it can only lead so far.To gain more specific and detailed in

35、sights, Domhoff and Schneider tailored word strings（词串）for each dreamer, mixing elements of traditional research with digital tools for analyzing large data sets. For Izzy these word strings included “family and relatives”, celebrities” and fantasy”, while the word strings they created for Jasmine i

36、ncluded “familiar places” , electrical equipment” and music”. The researchers used these word strings to identify connections between their dreams and real lives. Surprisingly, the results of the analysis revealed a great deal of consistency（一致性）and continuity in both sets of dreams. Izzy pays much

37、attention to pop culture, and has affection for famous actors. Jasmine is an accomplished musician and performer.“The frequencies of dream elements show the intensity （强度）of the dreamers personal concern with that element in waking thought, Domhoff and Schneider conclude. For anyone who still claims

38、 dreaming is merely random nonsense from the brain and mental world, these findings are hard to explain away.32. What do psychologists agree with about dreams?A. Dreams are influenced by life experiences.B. Dreaming is never nonsense from the brain.C. Dreams in ones teens and twenties are strongest.

39、D. The patterns of dreaming are usually repeated.33. What does it” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?A. The collection of dreams.B. Research into dreaming.C. The digital method.D. The challenge for psychologists.34. How do the researchers conduct their study?A. By analyzing large data sets.B. By de

40、veloping individualized word strings.C. By identifying the patterns of dreaming.D. By making comparison with traditional research.35. Which can be the best title for the text?A. New tech, new findingB. Dreams： reflections of waking realityC. Lives, languages, dreamsD. Life experiences ： elements of

41、mental world第二节 （共5小题.；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。选项中有两 项为多余选项。games.andday is a time for sunbathing, swimming, playing games.and learning? It can, and maybe should be, just because that your kids are off from schools doesnt mean they need to turn their brains off. 36 The following

42、 are activities your child can try during this holiday break. Get a job. Encourage them to get a paper route, operate a lemonade stand or offer to do yard work for neighbors for a small fee. By doing so, your child can learn valuable lessons, like patience, teamwork and creativity. In many ways thes

43、e life lessons are invaluable.37 Volunteer for some service. If your child cant operate their own business or find work elsewhere, volunteering is always an option. 38 Volunteering is another way they can learn invaluable lessons such as helping others. Read, read, read. Reading is an important abil

44、ity that is used in nearly all other subjects. Its a good idea to keep your childs reading and comprehension skills sharp during the months. 39 Since so many kids respond to electronic devices, have them read on a Nook or Kindle, if possible.40 If youre like many families, you might be taking a week

45、-long vacation to the beach or taking trips to amusement parks. These activities are a big part of the season. However, if its educational value youre looking for you might want to take some other travels as well. Zoos, museums, historical sites and nature reserves are just a few places where your c

46、hild can have fun and learn at the same time.A. Go on meaningful trips.B. Travel across various places.C. Encourage them to bring a book to the beach or pool.D. They are required to read a specific number of books.E. You should make sure your child has a productive summer.F. They could donate their

47、time to hospitals or homeless shelters.G. They cant be taught in class as effectively as through hands-on experiences.第三部分 语言运用（共两节.满分25分）第一节 （共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳 选项。Robin was 12 years old when his mother sent him to me for his first piano lesson. I preferred that

48、 students begin at an earlier 41 I explained it to Robin that he was too old, but he said it had always been his mothers 42 to hear him play the piano. So I took him as a student.Although Robin tried very hard, he didnt seem to have the basic sense of music. However, he 43 and at the end of each les

49、son he never forgot to say, “My moms going to hear me play someday. But it seemed impossible, and I was 44 by his slow progress. One day, he 45 me that his mother was sick and he couldnt come to my class any longer. I was glad that he stopped coming, since he was really a bad 46 for my teaching!Seve

50、ral months later when I was preparing my students for a music show, Robin came to my home and said he had to 47 the show. I dont know what led me to 48 him to do that. Maybe it was the 49 in his eyes or maybe it was something inside of me saying that it would be all right.I was even more 50 when Rob

51、in announced that he had chosen one of the most difficult pieces of Mozart. I was not prepared for what happened next.However, on the show his fingers danced 51 on the keys. He played so well that everyone 52 excitedly when he was leaving the stage. In excitement, I 53 up to stage to congratulate hi

52、m.“How could you do it?” I could not help asking him a few days later.“Well, I kept practicing at home. My mom had cancer and just passed away the day I went to your 54 to ask for your permission to take part in the show. It was always her dream that she could hear me play on the stage. I wanted to

53、make it 55 .”41. A. levelB. conveniencec. ageD. moment42. A. taskB. planC. dreamD. hobby43. A. actedB. continuedC. commandedD. proved44. A. encouragedB. disappointedC. touchedD. guided45. A. toldB. showedC. convincedD. promised46. A. guidelineB. commentC. arrangementD. advertisement47. A. look forwa

54、rd toB. sign up forC. focus onD. learn from48. A. warnB. persuadeC. allowD. force49. A. determinationB. happinessC. reflectionsD. anger50. A. excitedB. satisfiedC. relievedD. surprised51. A. gracefullyB. awkwardlyC. slowlyD. quickly52. A. shookB. clappedC. shoutedD. laughed53. A. setB. droveC. wokeD

55、. ran54. A. houseB. officeC. classD. stage55. A. similarB. importantC. specialD. popular第二节 (共10小题;每小题1分.满分10分)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。So far, the Internet 56 (bring) us great convenience. To a certain extent, we can hardly live without it. 57 it also raises all sorts of questions： when surf

56、ing the Internet, how can we protect ourselves? How can we use the Internet 58 (responsible)? The following guidelines may show you how to live in the digital world.Above all else, you should use the Internet in a safe way. You must always be careful about which sites 59 (trust). One wrong click may

57、 damage your computerand remove all your computer files! Therefore, before visiting a web page, always check for signs that warn people of danger. Another tip is to keep your personal information private, 60 (include) your phone number, address and email account.You also need to show respect when co

58、mmunicating with other online users. Leave 61 （comment） politely and treat others 62 way you would like to be treated. Though the majority of online users 63 （be） nice and friendly, there might be some users who make you feel 64 （comfort） online. In such cases, be aware that you always have the righ

59、t to say no and cut off contact. Remember that relationships you establish in the digital world are just the same 65 those you have in real life.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）第一节（满分10分）上周五，你们班组织了一次以“科技让生活更美好”为主题的社会实践活动，参加了 一家科技公司。请你为班级英语角写一篇短文,介绍这次活动。内容包括:1.参观过程（听讲座、观摩并体验3D打印技术等）；2.个人感受。注意:1.词数80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡

60、相应位置作答。提示词：3D打印机：3D printer第二节（满分20分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。Shanti wanted the wooden doll in Ramms toy shop and told her best friend Jodi about it. Jodi wondered if she could afford it.Shanti smiled, “I asked my mom if I could make jasmine garlands（花环）and sell them at my aunts stand in