湖南省永州市2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题

1、 整理于网络 可修改湖南省2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题本试卷由试题卷和答题卡两部分组成，试题卷共10页。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米签字笔或黑色水芯笔将自己的姓名、座号、考生号填写在答题卡规定位置上。2.第一卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号.3.第二卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔或黑色水芯笔做答。答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内。答案写在指定区域外的一律无效。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

2、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，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。例:How much is the shirt?A.19.15. B.9.18. C.9.15.答案是C。1. What does the boy like for lunch?A. Eggs. B. Fruit. C. Salad.2. Who was ill yesterday?A. Lily.

3、B. Lilys mother. C. Lilys grandmother.3. What does the woman mean?A. Mr. Gordon is the worst employee.B. Mr. Gordon likes telling the truth.C. Mr. Gordon deserves to be the manager.4. What does the woman want to do?A. Listen to the weather report. B. Go out for a look. C. Turn on the light.5. When w

4、ill Bob get to Amys house?A. At 11:20. B. At 10:20. C. At 10:00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 woman think of her vacation?A. Just so-so. B. Enjoyable. C. Tiring.7. Wh

5、at is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers. B. Teacher and student. C. Neighbors.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where are the speakers probably working now?A. In a government office. B. In a printing house. C. In a cigarette factory.9. What is the mans advice on how to stop smoking?A. To

6、stop producing cigarettes.B. To print warnings on cigarettes.C. To give speeches on cigarettes.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a bookstore.11. What has happened to the book?A. It has been missing. B. It has been borrowed.

7、 C. It has been stolen.12. Why does the man look for the book?A. He thinks it is quite interesting.B. He wants to read it on the bus.C. He needs the phone number in it.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How does the man keep healthy?A. By keeping on exercising at home.B. By going to the gym regularly.C. By paying

8、 attention to the diet.14. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Watch what she eats. B. Find a gym near her office. C. Take some exercise before work.15. Which sport is the woman fond orA. Running. B. Hiking. C. Swimming.16. What do we know about the speakers?A. They havent met for a long time.

9、B. They are working in the same company.C. They will go to the gym together.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Whats the purpose of this speech?A. To give students advice for exams.B. To improve students learning skills.C. To change students learning habits.18. Which subject requires students to remember facts?A

10、. History. B. Math. C. Science.19. What does the speaker suggest students do for French?A. Do more exercises. B. Remember grammar rules. C. Make a timetable.20. What does the speaker remind students to do at last?A. Review their lessons quickly.B. Make early preparations.C. Remember dates and events

11、.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWith a wide range of events taking place all year round, theres always something to celebrate in Santa Cruz County. Here are top 4 events this week.The Jazz Time: Steve WilsonSteve Wilson takes us on a magica

12、l mystery tour of 100 years of jazz in 60 minutes with a great jazz band.Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa CruzSpotlight on the Symphony: Nigel ArmstrongSanta Cruz Symphonys concertmaster(首席小提琴手), Nigel Armstrong, cant get enough of performing in Santa Cruz County, and has agreed t

13、o share his great talent on violin with us.Samper Recital Hall, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos.Vive Oaxaca GuelaguetzaSpend the day in Oaxaca! Family-friendly food, music, crafts cultural festival. The entrance fee: $ 10, free for children aged 5 and under. Limited free parking at the county government ce

14、nter.San Lorenzo Park. 137 Dakota Avenue. Santa Cruz.Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage ChoirLed by Linda Tillery, the Cultural Heritage Choir inspires us with exciting rhythms and great energy through different forms, such as stick, song, dance and story.Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel D

15、rive, Aptos.21. Where would music history lovers prefer to go?A. Veterans Memorial Building. B. Samper Recital Hall.C. San Lorenzo Park. D. Cabrillo Crocker Theater.22. How much should a couple pay if they attend the event in Oaxaca with a 4-year-old girl?A. $ 5. B. $ 20. C. $ 25. D. $ 30.23. Which

16、activity combines different forms of expression?A. The Jazz Time: Steve Wilson. B. Spotlight on the Symphony: Nigel Armnstrong.C. Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza. D. Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir.BThat black woman was a cleaner in our school and her job was to wipe down the lockers, clean th

17、e floor, and check the drawings on the wall. She never seemed to smile and was always yelling at kids for throwing trash on the ground.One afternoon, I saw that two boys kicked over garbage cans, spilling garbage.What are you doing? Get back and clean this mess up! the woman shouted.The boys ran awa

18、y, making faces to her.She sighed sadly and began collecting the trash. A few tears fell from her eyes. I went up to help her pick up a piece of crumpled(皱巴巴的) paper and smiled at her. The woman looked at me with shock, and for a moment I thought she would smile back, but she simply went to gather t

19、he trash. The next time when I saw her, I called out, Good morning! She stopped and looked at me. Then, she smiled back. It was a really beautiful smile.We continued this relationship. We both smiled and waved as we met but we didnt know each other, until one day when she asked me a question, You ar

20、e not from around here, are you?Well. Ive lived here all my life, if thats what you mean, I told her.She was surprised. Oh. I just thought you talk differently and youre so friendly. I didnt get that a lot she said.After that day, we have become real friends. What this experience has taught me is th

21、at little gestures of kindness are often the most appreciated. By offering a simple smile and pleasant hello, I helped give this woman a better day and gained a valuable friendship.24. The black woman cried because .A. boys drew pictures on the wall. B. she lost her job as a cleaner.C. she didnt lik

22、e her job as a cleaner. D. two boys made her job more difficult.25. Which of the following happened first?A. The writer helped pick up garbage. B. The woman asked a question.C. The writer greeted the woman. D. The woman smiled at the writer.26. What can we infer about the cleaner?A. She was friendly

23、 to others. B. She had known the writer before.C. She was thankful to the writer. D. She was respected in the school.27. Which of the following best describes the writer?A. Honest. B. Humorous. C. Kind. D. Curious.CWhen I was at school, I read Gavin Maxwells book Ring of Bright Water. Affected by th

24、e story, I travelled to Sandaig and saw the house and one of the otters(水獭)with Andrew Scot (Gavins otter keeper). Later, I wrote to Gavin about my visit to his home and surroundings, and after the fire that destroyed Sandaig house he invited me to his new home in the remote countryside on Eilean Ba

25、n.Gavin expressed the hope that I would take advantage of my interest in keeping a diary and write. On his death, I entered a competition for young writers about my experience of meeting Gavin, with a story titled Bach to Paradise. Melvyn Bragg, the competitions judge, spoke highly of my story, whic

26、h he found to be very moving and added that he had enjoyed it very much.Encouraged by Melvyns comments, I became a regular contributor to The Northumbrian Magazine, until I left the north-east of England in 1992 to live on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border. To emulate Gavins lifestyle, I chose to live

27、 in a remote farmhouse as what he did on the edge of the Bronte moors for over 20 years, with only wildlife for neighbors. During this time, I earned my living as a countryside ranger(护林人)and helped the public to learn about the countryside through guided walks and events and by giving lectures.Then

28、 I became a teacher, photographer and writer. Without Gavin, it is unlikely that I would have achieved the same success.Thanks to the way of life I chose, my daughter, Mary, has recently gained her honorary degree in zoo management. She told me she had been inspired by my sparking(激发)her curiosity i

29、n the wildlife around our home.28. What did Gavin ever expect the author to do?A. Write about his new home. B. Read as much as possible.C. Spend more time writing. D. Enter a literary contest.29. Which of the following best explains emulate underlined in paragraph 3?A. adjust. B. refuse. C. change.

30、D. copy.30. Whats the main reason for Marys major choice?A. Her devotion to animal protection. B. Her desire to know about wildlife.C. Her respect for her strict father. D. Her love of Gavin Maxwells works.31. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Gavin Maxwells influence. B. Melvyn Braggs en

31、couragement.C. Benefits of country life. D. Protection of wildlifeDBumblebees are in rapid decline(下降)across Europe and North America due to hotter and more frequent extremes in temperatures, scientists say. A study suggests the possibility of a bumblebee population surviving in any given place has

32、declined by 30% within a single human generation.Peter Soroye, a PhD student at the University of Ottawa and the studys lead author, said, We found that populations were disappearing in areas where the temperatures had gotten hotter. If declines continue at this pace, many of these species could dis

33、appear forever within a few decades.Dr. Tim Newbold, of Londons Centre for Biodiversity & Environment Research, said, We were surprised by how much climate change has already caused bumblebee declines. Our findings suggest that much larger declines are likely if climate change speeds up in the comin

34、g years, showing that we need great efforts to reduce climate change if we are to preserve bumblebee diversity(多样性).Bumblebees pollinate(授粉)plants such as cucumber, tomatoes and berries, and they are among the best pollinators we have in the wild life. Plants and crops that rely on pollination from

35、bumblebees are likely to suffer if bumblebee population continues to drop, which could result in terrible results for the ecosystem.Prof Jeremy Kerr, of the University of Ottawa and the studys senior author, said, Its high time to prevent climate change worsening for bumblebees and others by keeping

36、 habitats(栖息地)that offer shelter, like trees, shrubs or slopes, that could let bumblebees get out of the heat.Most importantly, we must deal with climate change itself and every effective action we take will help in the long run.32. What leads bumblebee population to decrease?A. Competition of vario

37、us species. B. More and better habitats.C. Increase of human populations. D. Hotter and extreme weather.33. How does Peter Soroye feel about the future of bumblebees?A. Hopeful. B. Worried. C. Unconcerned. D. Positive.34. Whats Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The shelters of bumblebees. B. The drop of b

38、umblebees.C. The importance of bumblebees. D. The change of climate.35. What is suggested to preserve bumblebees in the long term?A. Reducing climate change. B. Keeping nature balance.C. Decreasing other lives. D. Preserving bumblebees diversity.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

39、两项为多余选项。When you come cross rock bottom, or your life is heading in the wrong direction, please look at those people who went through sufferings and managed to get a pass through life. They changed their lives, and you can do the same thing. 36 , you can learn how to turn your life around and change

40、 your path to achieve your goals and lead a successful, happy life.By learning how to turn your life around, you equip yourself with the tools that inspire you to work hard and effectively in search of your ambitions. You learn to persevere and feel good about yourself and your life. 37 .Develop dai

41、ly reading habitsGet into the habit of daily reading- 38 . Read at least one new book packed with quality information a month, and you will gain plenty of new knowledge over the year.Write down your goalsThe written word has magical powers-you need to commit to your goals in writing. 39 . Once you i

42、dentify your goals, figure out what you need and take steps to make it happen. 40 Some people give you energy, support, and encouragement. Make time to build and grow relationships with these people because being surrounded by positive, encouraging people will inspire you to achieve your goals.A. If

43、 you are in high spirits.B. When you are feeling low.C. Communicate with people who can give you support.D. These are not a wish list, but a going-to-achieve list.E. Surround yourself with positive inspirational people.F. Set yourself a time or a page or chapter target for each day.G. There are seve

44、ral easy actions that you can perform to rebuild your life.第三部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Kevin McKay, a school bus driver, has been regarded as a hero after saving some 22 kids from the big wildfire. Shortly after the fire

45、broke out, McKay was at work at Ponderosa Elementary School and had no idea how important his 41 there would be.As fire 42 the school, McKay knew that something had to be done to 43 evacuate (疏散)children and teachers. Rushing into the school building, McKay tore his shirt to rags, dipped them into w

46、ater and 44 them to the kids to protect their lungs. At that time, flames were all around them. Then, more 45 . As the children were loaded onto a bus and 46 away, they hit complete congestion(拥堵)on the roads. Many of the youngsters had difficulty breathing, clearly suffering from the effects of 47

47、. With flames on every side, McKay and the teachers considered 48 the bus and walking. But the fire was too strong. The staff did everything they could to 49 the children as McKay drove the bus slowly along the 50 highway.As the bus continued on down the road, more and more motorists lost their way,

48、 and many 51 followed on. At one point, a car crashed into the side of the school bus. Then, McKay 52 a woman on the side of the road, alone and 53 . He offered to give her a 54 . After a little conversation it 55 that the woman was a school teacher whose car had broken down as she attempted to flee

49、 the fire. Finally, they reached the 56 . Everyone escaped unharmed, thanks to the 57 of the driver.The bus driver later learned that his home was also taken by the fire. He felt blessed and 58 that his family and the children he 59 were safe and that he was at the right place at the right time. Her

50、oes are 60 , not born.41. A. innocenceB. presenceC. experienceD. absence42. A. destroyedB. passedC. leftD. approached43. A. frequentlyB. officiallyC. quicklyD. gently44. A. handedB. attachedC. appliedD. returned45. A. responsibilitiesB. disastersC. opportunitiesD. complaints46. A. drivenB. thrownC.

51、givenD. blown47. A. thirstB. injuryC. smokeD. dust48. A. repairingB. leavingC. changingD. catching49. A. attractB. controlC. seekD. comfort50. A. smoothB. emptyC. quietD. jammed51. A. chancesB. accidentsC. questionsD. coincidences52. A. monitoredB. noticedC. nursedD. ignored53. A. frightenedB. shock

52、edC. excitedD. ashamed54. A. hugB. hopeC. rideD. raise55. A. turned outB. seemedC. pointed outD. meant56. A. freedomB. conclusionC. safetyD. protection57. A. activitiesB. imagesC. methodsD. actions58. A. honoredB. convincedC. gratefulD. trusted59. A. lostB. visitedC. warnedD. saved60. A. madeB. prai

53、sedC. followedD. respected第二节 语法填空(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(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。The abacus(算盘), 61 (know) as calculating board, was a great invention in ancient China. The abacus 62 (invent) on the basis of small rods(棒). Later, with the 63 (develop) of productivity, the amount of calcula

54、tion was greater. Thus, people invented a more 64 (practice) counter-the abacus. With the application of the abacus, people summarized many abacus rhymes(珠算口诀). By the time of the Ming Dynasty, people could use the abacus in calculation, 65 was widely used in calculating weight and amount. Since it

55、was easy to make 66 abacus and remember abacus rhymes, the abacus was widely used in ancient China. Later, it was 67 (gradual) spread around the world. People find 68 they use can improve thinking and other abilities. Because it 69 (require) cooperation of mind, eye and hand, it is a good way 70 (improve) the comprehensive reaction ability.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每