上海市虹口区2019-2020学年高一上学期期末英语试题

1、虹口区2019学年度第一学期期终学生学习能力诊断测试高一英语试卷II. Grammar and Vocabulary 20% Section ADirections: After reading the passage below fill in the blanks to make the passage 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 bl

2、anks, use one word that best fits each blank.News From The World of MedicineSHORT ON SLEEP? DON'T FORGET TO DRINK WATERIn a Pennsylvania State University study involving mo n 20,000 participants, people who said they got only six hours of sleep regularly ran a greater risk of dehydrationK 水)than

3、 1 who got eight hours. The reasonmight lie with a hormone ( 荷尔蒙)called vasopressin,2 helps control the body ' s fluid levels. Itlarger quantities later in the sleep cycle, 3 people getting less shut-eye might not have the best amount of it. If you know you ' re short on slumber, 4(make) a p

4、oint of drinking water.TEN -MINUTE CANCER TESTAustralian researchers have developed a test 5 can discover cancer cells in ten minutes with 90 percent accuracy. Healthy DNA and cancer DNA, it turns out, stick to metal surfaces differently. When cancer DNA 6 (add) to water mixed with gold nanoparticle

5、s ( 纳米颗粒),the water remains its rosy color, when healthy DNA is added, the water turns blue. 7 the test is cheap and simple, it could be used at your primary care physician's office, with follow -up if necessary.EXERCISE PREVENTS FALLSEach year, at least a third of people 8 the age of 65 fall do

6、wnwards. Research found that there's one factor related to notably reduced risk: exercise. People who took part in Tai Chi fell 19 percent 9 (often), while those who did balance and functional exercises, such as step-ups, chair rises, or standing on one leg, fell 24 percent less often. Most usef

7、ul of all was 10 (combine) different types of exercise, including lifting weights and balance exercises.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A_ present B. strict C_ fb-unded D

8、. professionals E. launditd.F shareG. objcas H. cany I. connected J. nation K. concernsThe Floating SchoolLife on the islands can feel a bit isolated due to a lack of electricity and internet connectivity.Although some of the islands have primary schools, most young people must travel to the larger

9、islands or to themainland to attend high school. Schools on the islands follow the 11 curriculum （ 课程）.They don't teach subjects such as maritime skills, swimming or local fishing traditions, and so the curriculum isn't always 12 with students' everyday life.So, we 13 the Floating School

10、 after winning funding through a US State DepH|m| grant competition called Seeds for the Future. Before we started the school, we spoke with young people, Ity leaders and teachers on the islands to find out the topics young people are most interested in. We also learned about the various14 of studen

11、ts and young people who don't go to school. Thus, we 15 our own non -formal educational programme that fits with the context of life on the islands. For example, those working in fishing have responsibility16 the marine life, so we teach environmental protection and discourage destructive fishin

12、g practices.The Floating School is a wooden boat that can 17 up to twenty people and it goes to the students, not the other way around - we use it to transport educational materials, tools, and teachers to young people living on the islands. Our teachers are local young18一 so far we have had journal

13、ists, photographers, computer engineeand musicians and students who want to 19 their skills.At first, many of the young people thought the Floating School would be the same as their schools on the islands.They had thought of the teachers to be 20. But our students learn through art, media and litera

14、ture. Theydon't have to wear uniforms or shoes, and the teachers treat the students as equals, without judging them. This means our students can be themselves.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and

15、 D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.School Counselors （辅导员）MatterOverwhelmed （压垮）by homework? Worried about a friend? Feel like you don't fit in? Sometimes it's impossible to 21 tough times alone. Problems can build up and you may suffer from insomnia （

16、失眠）,have difficulty concentrating, or even become depressed. It's time for you to talk to someone. Your school counselor can be a great place to start.A high school counselor who is a licensed professional offers a variety of 22 to high school students. He or she often provides advice and resour

17、ces to students regarding their future college and 23 plans. A counselor may also help students who are 24 behavioral problems, family issues and stress. He or she often acts as a grief counselor to students in the event of an accident or other 25 situations. The job is quite demanding.26, high scho

18、ol counselors are often very knowledgeable about developmental and family psychology, andskilled at providing direct therapy for troubled individuals.Counselors meet with students individually or in small groups. Group meetings can really help people who are dealing with 27 issues. Not only do you g

19、et great ideas in a group setting, but it can also help to know that other students are experiencing the same thing and that they understand. How 28 you meet with your counselor depends on the issue. Some concerns are dealt with in a onetime meeting. Others require regular meetings for a while.Schoo

20、l counselors are all about helping to make your school experience the best it can be. The role of the school counselor today is very 29 what it was like in the past. Instead of just focusing on schoolwork and careers, today's counselors are there for students in a broader way. They help students

21、 address almost any problem that might get in the way of learning, guide students to productive futures, and try to create a 30 environment foreveryone at school.21. A. get offB. get throughC. get inD. get to22. A. servicesB. activitiesC. opportunitiesD. arguments23. A. housingB. careerC. trainingD.

22、 family24. A. accustomed toB. sticking withC. committed toD. struggling with25. A. unfamiliarB. unreasonableC. unforgettableD. unexpected26. A. OtherwiseB. HoweverC. ThereforeD. Rather27. A. difficult28. A. long29. A. different from30. A. competitiveSection BB. personalB. soonB. dependent onC. posit

23、iveD. similarC. muchC. close toC. socialD. emergentD. oftenD. famous forD. workingDirections: 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 accordi

24、ng to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）Born in the 1950s, shopping malls were once the symbol of the U.S. consumer culture, but many are now dying out.Dying shopping malls can be found across the United States, often in middle -class suburbs. Economic decline in certain are

25、as together with an upward trend towards online shopping and new forms of urban shopping centers have pushed the once seemingly unbeatable shopping malls into decline. It is estimated that 15 to 50 percent of shopping malls may close in the coming decades.American shopping culture follows its housin

26、g culture. Numerous shopping malls were therefore born after the Second World War, as Americans with cars and fat wallets moved to the suburbs. U.S. shopping malls were built at a rapid pace as shoppers fled cities, peaking in the mid - 1990s when they were being built at a rate of 140 a year. Thus,

27、 too many shopping malls are left though construction has gradually decreased since then.Currently, there are around 1,500 shopping malls across the U.S. Most share a handful of similar feature. They usually contain two or three stories of stores separated by walkways. Food courts serve pizza and ot

28、her fast food. Parking lots are big enough to easily misplace a car.Shopping malls in Europe might contain grocery stores or childcare centers, while those in Japan are often built around mass transit （交通枢纽）. But the suburban American shopping malls are hard to get to and mainly sell clothesand gift

29、s.As many shopping malls became redundant （ 过剩的 ）, leaders in many U.S. towns who once fought for malls now struggle with how to transform them to new uses. Highland Mall in Texas is being transformed into a community college campus, and Lakeland Mall in Florida now houses a megachurch （ 大型教会 ）. Oth

30、ers have been redeveloped to include housing, offices and even green space. However, it is hard to imagine every shopping mall meeting the demands for such transformations.31. What is this passage mainly about?A. The introduction to American consumer culture.B. The changes in Americans' shopping

31、 habits.C. The growth of American shopping centers.D. The decline of American shopping malls.32. When did the construction speed of IS shopping malls reach the highest point?A. After the Second World WarB. In the mid -1990s.C. After mass transit appeared.D. In the 2000s.33. What do many U.S. towns d

32、o to solve the redundant shopping malls?A. They make them look different from each other.B. They make them more accessible to the public.C. They change them to serve other purposes.D. They move them to the urban areas.(B)What is Imperial Global Summer School?物1懵询a0“ Mifr M附蛆忸*S' mgttMr rec i

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35、yciK QirtE 小制性电Why choose our Global Summer School?34. This passage is mainly intended to.A. Advertise a university programmeB. promote a newly built schoolC. Provide suggestions for summer tripsD. introduce a well -known college35. All of the following are the features of Imperial Global Summer Sch

36、ool EXCEPT thatA. it is ideally situatedB. it offers scholarshipsC. it has excellent teachersD. it enrolls international students36. Which of the following statements is true of Imperial Global Summer School?A. It gives just one session every year.B. Most of its students thought highly of it.C. It i

37、s intended for students interested in city life.D. Its students need to find accommodation by themselves.(C)Music. We hear it everywhere, every day. Getting into a lift, going around a supermarket or simply relaxing at home, music is our constant companion. And music can have a significant effect on

38、 the way we think and feel, so it's worth paying attention to what we're listening to.Music can have a powerful effect on our moods, in terms of both reducing and increasing stress. Listening to calm gentle music in bed can help us drop off to sleep. Some airlines play smoothing music on boa

39、rd planes at take-off and landing, to calm nervous travelers. Athletes often listen to fast loud music to help them prepare for games. The American swimmer Michael Phelps is known to listen to rap music before important races to help pump him up.The mood-altering effect of music can be especially ac

40、ute for the people who actually play the music. Musicians who do not have high self -esteem (自尊心) can suddenly overflow with confidence once they go on stage. It's asthough the music gives them a different personality.And it's not only those who feel ill at ease with themselves who can benef

41、it. Scientists have conducted research into the effect of music on students studying for exams. They found that listening to calm music with a regular beat can actually help students recall facts and improve their performance in exams. Classical music, preferably something by Mozart, seems to have t

42、he most beneficial effect. A word of caution, however: it's best not to over -rely on this method, as you won't be able to listen to music in an exam.For most of us though, music is one of life's great pleasures. And it's a pleasure that endures. Researchers have found that we don

43、9;t often grow out of the music that we love as teenagers, because our musical tastes are such a huge part of our identity, personality and outlook on life. So don't delete those songs you downloaded when you were fifteen - you'll probably still love them when you're fifty.37. What would

44、 be the best kind of music to play to nervous drivers stuck in traffic jam?A. Rap music.B.Gentle classicalmusic.C. Cheerful folk music.D.Heavy metalmusic.38. The word "acute" in paragraph 3 most probably means in the passage.A. powerfulB.controllableC. complexD.opposite39. Which of the fol

45、lowing statements about music is true according to the passage?A. Pop music improves students' academic performance.B. Music has magic power to change musicians' personality.C. Music generally influence people's thoughts and emotions.D. Sportsmen listen to fast music to relieve their str

46、ess before games.40. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Musical tastes affect our characters to a great extent.B We have to find ways to make the pleasure of music last.C. We will be fond of different kinds of music as we grow up.D. A part of our personality and tastes are well develope

47、d in our teens.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Are You Treated Too Nicely?A new st d that when trying to build high self -esteem in c

48、hildren, parents may unconsciously be creating little narcissistsMI ）.41Parents who are always praising their children may be trying to develop high self -esteem. 42 In fact, too much special treatment can lead to narcissistic behavior."43 That may not be good for them or for society." Brad Bushman, co -author of the study and professorof communication and psychology at the Ohio State University, said in a press release. "People with high self -esteem thi