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赤峰二中2020级高一上学期期末考试英语试题第二部分阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。ALittle Tom was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everythingtutors , cards, special learning centersin short, everything they could think of. Finally they took Tom to a catholic(天主教的) school.After the first day, little Tom came home with a very serious look on his face. He didnt kiss his mother hello. Instead，he went straight to his room and started studying. Books and papers were spread out all over the room and little Tom was hard at work. His mother was surprised. She called him down to dinner and as soon as he finished eating, he went back to his room, without a word. In no time he was back hitting the books as hard as before. This went on for some time，day after day while the mother tried to understand what was happening.Finally，little Tom brought home his report card. He quietly put it on the table and went up to his room and hit the books. His mom looked at it and to her surprise，little Tom got an A in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity .She went to his room and asked, “Son, what was it? Was it the nuns(修女)? ”Little Tom looked at her and shook his head, “No. ”“Well then,” she asked again. “WHAT was it? ”Little Tom looked at her and said, “Well, on the first day of school, when I saw that man nailed to（被钉在） the plus(加号) sign,I knew they werent joking. ”1. Toms mother felt surprised that his son_.A. was still the same as usual B. ate so much at dinnerC. kissed her hello after school D. worked hard but said little2. The underlined phrase “hitting the books” means “_”in Chinese.A. 用功 B. 捶书 C. 发泄 D. 振作3. The last sentence in the passage shows that_.A. Tom felt sorry for the man B. Tom was afraid of being nailedC. Tom didnt like the plus sign D. Tom liked playing jokes on others4. From the passage, we can infer that_.A. teachers should be strict with their studentsB. mistakes might do good sometimesC. a catholic school is much better than other onesD. nuns are good at helping children with their mathBRead the advertisements, and then choose the right answer.1Driver Wanted(1) Clean driving license.(2) Must be of smart appearance.(3) Aged over 25.Apply to: Capes Taxi,17 Palace Road, Boston.2Air Hostesses for International Flights Wanted(1)Applicants must be between 20 and 33 years old.(2) Height 1.6m to 1.75m.(3)Education to GCSE(General Certificate of Secondary Education)standard.(4)Two languages. Must be able to swim.Apply to: Recruitment office, Southern Airline, Heathrow Airport West.HR37KK.3Teachers NeededFor private language school. Teaching experience unnecessary.Apply to: The Director of Studies. Instant Language Ltd,279 Canal street, Boston.5. What prevents Jack, an experienced taxi driver, working for Capes Taxis?A. Fond of beer and wine. B. Punished for speeding and wrong parking.C. Unable to speak a foreign language. D. Not having college education.6. Ben, aged 22, fond of swimming and driving, has just graduated from a college. Which job might be given to him?A. Driving for Capes Taxis. B. Working for Southern Airlines.C. Teaching at Instant Language Ltd. D. None of the three.7. What prevents Mary, aged 25, becoming an air hostess?A. She once broke a traffic law and was fined.B. She cant speak Japanese very well.C. She has never worked as an airhostess before.D. She doesnt feel like working long hours flying abroad.8. Which of the following is not mentioned in the three advertisements?A. Marriage. B. Male or female. C. Education. D. Working experience.CThe 2020National Teacher of the Year gave its prize to Michael Geisen, an American science teacher, who is thirty-five years old and a forester（护林员）But he decided he would rather work with growing minds than with growing treesSeven years ago, Michael Geisen got masters degree in teaching and a job at a middle schoolHe brought new energy to the science department thereHe created school projects, and got parents support in their childrens workHe always tried to be creative with each activity, and he didnt like using textbooks muchOne girl in his class said he could probably make it interesting to watch grass growDuring lunch, his students come to his room to talk; get help, visit his turtle（海龟）and sometimes join him in playing the guitarHe writes songs and develops games about scienceHe says one of his goals as a teacher is to create people who will continue to learn throughout their livesThe National Teacher of the Year is a professional award（奖）in the United StatesThe program began in 1952Each state chooses one teacher as the winner of the state teachers of the yearPresident George Bush honored top teachers at the White HouseHe said that in Michael Geisens first two years as head of the school science department, students of his school got high scores on a state science test, and they were still improvingAt the White House, Michael Geisen said that students are born to be creative, curious and alive, so we need to really encourage students creativity and their desire to learn useful skills to face the future worldOur job is to educate the entire child9From the text, we learn that Michael Geisen Ais an American writerBhas won the National Teacher of the Year twiceCwins support from the parents of his studentsDgot a masters degree when he was3510The students of Michael Grisen think that their teacher is AseriousBfriendlyCstrictDpolite11Which of the following is TRUE about the National Teacher of the Year program?APresident George Bush started this programBEach US state will decide one teacher every yearCIt has been held worldwide each year since 2001DThe winners will have a chance to work at the White HouseDGold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroadThere are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much moreThere are so many sights to see hereIt is a pity to drive in a car and youll miss a great part of itAustralia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they liveWhen you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen beforeIt is a quieter mode （方式） of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a pictureWhen you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sandIt is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a carThere are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractionsThere are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your sizeThese bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any tasteIf you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike （双人单车）, now is your chance, because they have those tooA bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least onceThis is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family12Youd better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because _Ayou will break the traffic rulesByou will cause much noiseCyou cant enjoy the beautiful sights wellDyou cant drive into some parks13The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that _Ayou can take photos of animalsBit is a cheap way of travelingCyou can get a clearer sight of animalsDit is a good way to do sunbathing14What is paragraph 4 mainly about?AHow to hire bikes on Gold CoastBWhat kinds of bikes there are in storesCWhat bikes are the most popularDWho can hire bikes on Gold Coast15Whats the authors attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?AHe supports it very muchBHe thinks its a personal choiceCHe doesnt like this way of travelingDHe thinks its only good for adults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的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy（哲学） Seize （把握）the moment. _16_Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they havent thought about it, dont have it on their schedule, didnt know it was coming or are too strict to depart from their routine（常规）.I cant count the times I called my sister and said, “_17_” She would gasp and stammer(结结巴巴) “I cant. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday. I had a late breakfast. It looks like rain.” And my personal favorite response: “Its just Monday.” She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, Ive tried to be a little more flexible._18_The days get shorter, and the list of promise made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we are awoken, and all having to show for our lives is repetition（重复） of “ Im going to”, “ I plan on” and “someday, when things are settled down a bit.”When anyone calls my “seize the moment” friend, she is open to adventure and available for trip. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm（热情） for life is contagious（传染性的）._19_My lips have not touched ice cream for 10 years. I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy._20_Do something you want to. , not something on your SHOULD DO LIST.A. Now go on and have a nice day.B. Just possible, she may be the wisest woman on this planet.C. Life has a way of going faster as we get older.D. So I wont feel sorry because I have changed my attitude to life.E. How about going to lunch in half an hour?F. She used to promise to do something instead of doing it right away.G. You talk with her for a while and youre ready to change your attitude to life.第二部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、 B、 C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I arrived in the hospital kitchen at 6 am“Hi, Im Janet” I tried to sound cheerful, although I already knew that it was 21 to work with RoseRose, a middle-aged woman, stopped what she was doing and 22 me over her glassesI could tell from her expression that she wasnt 23 to see a student worker“What do you want me to do? 24 the coffee?” Rose 25 and went awayI filled the pot with cold water and began making coffee when Rose suddenly 26 and took over, “Thats not the 27 to make coffee” I was 28 as I just followed the steps our supervisor （视导员） showed us29 I did pleased herAll morning her eyes missed nothing and her words 30 meTotally tired, I came home late that afternoonFighting back 31 , I thought of my situation alone in my roomShould I see if my supervisor would change my 32 ? But I didnt want to 33 Then I had the answer I needed to 34 herWorking with Rose the next morning, I 35 her sharp words and did things in her way as much as possibleThings began to 36 over the next few daysShe became 37 to meAs I worked with this 38 woman, I listened to her something no one else had doneI never 39 Rose again after that summer, but I still remember herThat summer I learned a 40 that love is the best way to turn an enemy into a friend21AusefulBinterestingCstrangeDdifficult22Asmiled atBshouted atClooked atDcared about23AsadBpleasedCnervousDinterested24AStartBServeCBuyDFind25AnoddedBbentCspokeDstood26AagreedBdecidedCappearedDcalmed27AtimeBwayCplaceDstudent28AseriousBexcitedCboredDshocked29ANothingBSomethingCAnythingDEverything30AattractedBhurtCmovedDtaught31AkindnessBworryCprideDtears32AmindBprojectCworkDtool33Aget downBgive inCgo awayDcome up34AnoticeBtrustCshowDlove35AenjoyedBjudgedCignoredDconsidered36AchangeBhappenCget worseDgo wrong37AhelpfulBfriendlyCangryDgrateful38AlonelyByoungCstrongDkind39ArefuseBmentionCseeDcall40AwordBwayCstoryDlesson第卷第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (不多于3个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。A: I am fond of traveling to other places. I have been dreaming of taking a trip to different places 41 I graduated from university.B: Are you going to places on your own? I insisted that you 42 (get) someone to go with you in case something unexpected happens.A: Thank you for caring 43 me. I will ask my cousins to go with me .He is a 44 (rely) man.B: How are you going to travel , by train or by air?A: The question is difficult 45 (answer). It hasnt been decided. The fares are expensive at 46 , so if my cousins agree, I am considering taking bikes.B: Good idea! I think 47 helpful to know about the local culture and customs48 (gradual).But you may meet with a lot of trouble during the journey.A: I am a determ