【英语】广东省惠州市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试试题

【英语】广东省惠州市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试试题

广东省惠州市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试 英语试题 第I卷 第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)‎ 第一节 （共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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 I had had an unusual relationship with my mother, who passed away in June 2019. From a young age, her life didn’t turn out as she’d hoped. As a result, anger and bitterness set in and developed deep roots. After a lifetime battle with depression (抑郁) and every kind of smoke- related illness, she began showing signs of dementia (痴呆). In 2014, we moved her into an assisted living facility (疗养院), which changed her life greatly.‎ The ladies there made her come down for lunch and dinner. They went to her room to bring her to bingo. They signed her up when they went out for an outing. Within weeks, she was changing and enjoying her new-found social life! And the dementia allowed her to forget her anger and bitterness. She started loving things again and even made us laugh. I got the mother of my childhood back that year. After she passed away, both staff and neighbours came in to see my sister and me. They cried. They told me how they would come in to see her on their days off. They told us how she waved every time they walked by and always had a compliment (赞许). But they didn’t stop there. They gave each of us a small wooden butterfly box filled with handwritten notes about my mom.‎ The mom of the final two years was not the mom I had for most of my life. And these women provided memories that I will keep in mind forever.‎ ‎1. How was the author’s mother before moving into the facility?‎ A. Fun and happy.‎ B. Sad but energetic C. Relaxed and brave.‎ D. Depressed and angry.‎ ‎2. What can we infer from the passage?‎ A. The author didn’t look after his mother well.‎ B. The author’s mother had a hard time all her life.‎ C. Only assisted living facilities can change one’s life.‎ D. The author’s mother regained her joy in her later years.‎ ‎3. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?‎ A. My Memories of Mom B. My Thankfulness to the Ladies C. My Relationship with Mother D. My Mother’s Struggle with Dementia B There has been a debate for some time that food can be addictive (上瘾的). Most researchers may not agree with it. But this spring, experts on health discovered that for some, obesity (肥胖症) is “an addiction like smoking.” One month earlier, a lecture showed that food and drug addictions have much in common, especially in the way that both damage the parts of the brain involved in pleasure and self-control.‎ Earlier this year, some scientists carried out brain-scan studies on children who looked at pictures of chocolate milkshakes (奶昔) and later ate the milkshakes. Children who are regular ice-cream eaters may require more and more ice cream for the reward centers (奖励中枢) of their brains to tell that they are satisfied.‎ However, meditation and exercise can help the brain to overcome food addiction. Food addicts (嗜食者) should look for alternatives that still give pleasure — a fruit smoothie, for example, instead of ice cream.‎ Food addiction seems to be linked to the types of foods we’re eating. It’s easier for human body to deal with foods found in nature, not processed (加工的) foods. When a highly processed food is eaten, the body may go uncontrollable. Potatoes are not addictive, but when they are processed into chips, what happens? Products like chips are described as super-delicious foods. They were the right combination of something salty, sweet and fatty along with “mouth-feel.”‎ ‎4. Why may regular ice-cream eaters need more ice-cream over time?‎ A. To stop being addicted to it.‎ B. To meet the needs of the brain.‎ C. To control the centre of the brain.‎ D. To satisfy the needs of the stomach.‎ ‎5. What does the underlined word “alternatives” in paragraph 3 mean?‎ A. Replacements. B. Fruits. C. Methods. D. Drinks.‎ ‎6. What can we know from the last paragraph?‎ A. Processed foods are healthier.‎ B. People are born with food addiction.‎ C. Processed foods usually have a better taste.‎ D. Processed foods are usually more expensive.‎ C The widespread use of Internet technology has made our lives easier but causes a big challenge to senior citizens (长者), who are not always comfortable with smartphones and so many new apps.‎ Only a few senior citizens are able to enjoy the benefits that new technologies offer. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the number of people aged 60 and above was 253.88 million in 2019, about 18.1% of China’s population. But only 23% of the senior citizens were able to use the Internet. That means more than three-fourths of the elderly are deprived (被剥夺) of the digital benefits.‎ Many senior citizens who can’t use smartphones are facing difficulties during this pandemic (流行病). Even with a smartphone in hand and Internet available, many of them still feel helpless. They don’t know how to call a taxi through the apps. There have been reports of many shops turning away elders who don’t know how to pay using smartphones, instead of letting them pay with cash. Worse still, as they don’t know how to get the Internet-based health code (健康码), they are refused to enter many public places. Presenting individual health code is part of the epidemic prevention (防疫) and control measures New technologies become popular because they are often of great use in our daily lives. But many senior citizens, especially those living in the countryside or those whose grown-up children don’t live with them, are not able to use the Internet or smartphones，either because of financial (财政的) problems or because they cannot learn new things beyond a certain point. The digital gap between the elderly and the young is becoming more obvious.‎ However, the senior citizens should not become a silent group deprived of digital benefits. It is our responsibility to help them bridge the digital gap, and be patient with them when they face difficulties catching up.‎ ‎7. What do the statistics show in Paragraph 2?‎ A. There are a small number of senior citizens in China.‎ B. Only 23% of the senior citizens can use the computer.‎ C. Three fourths of the elders are unwilling to use smartphones.‎ D. Many elders fail to enjoy the convenience of the digital devices.‎ ‎8. What does the author try to tell us?‎ A. Cash is no longer accepted in most shops.‎ B. It’s a must for everyone to have a health code.‎ C. Most elders need guidance on how to use the apps.‎ D. Many shops now refuse to offer service to the elderly.‎ ‎9. The elderly can’t enjoy digital benefits for the following reasons EXCEPT_____.‎ A. their living areas B. their financial conditions C. their relationship with children D. their difficulty in learning new things ‎10. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to the current situation of the elderly?‎ A. Positive B. Worried C. Negative D. Indifferent 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。‎ A travel journal is one of the best ways to keep a long voyage in memory. Many details that don’t seem important while you are writing your travel journal often turn out to be so memorable.‎ Get into the habit of writing your travel journal every day. 11 You may promise yourself that you will write later, but that almost never happens. Take a few minutes every day and put down what you have seen and heard. It doesn’t have to be long, just on a regular basis.‎ ‎12 . There is a surprising amount of sitting around while you go traveling. You can always put down a few lines in your travel journal when you are on trains, waiting for planes, drying your laundry, or waiting in line.‎ At the beginning of your journal, write down the day, where you are, who you are with, maybe even the weather and what you eat. 13 . Years later when you read your journal, you will know exactly what you were doing on that day.‎ Focus on writing about how you feel. Listing facts and figures is fine but that isn’t why you traveled. A long journey is a time for self-reflection. Memories of these feelings disappear quickly with time. 14 .‎ ‎15 . Whenever you use a ticket for a train or a museum or a ride, tape the stubs（存根）to your journal. They are pieces of history from your journey. Years later you can look at the ticket stubs and see exactly what you were doing on a specific day and how much it cost.‎ A. Keep ticket stubs B. Book your ticket in advance C. These are the first details you tend to forget D. You’d better write down as much as possible E. Use your “down time” for your travel journal F. When you are on a busy journey, it is easy to forget to write G. Writing about those experiences while the memories are fresh is important 第二部分 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四个选项（A, B, C, D）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。‎ Last summer, Katie Steller pulled off the freeway on her way to work in Minneapolis. She 16 at a traffic light, where a man was sitting alone with a sign asking for help. She 17 . her window.‎ ‎“Hey! I’m driving around giving 18 haircuts. If I go and ‎19 a chair, do you want one right now?” she shouted, 20 kindly and expectantly for an answer.‎ The man looked to be in his 70s, heavyset, balding (变秃的) and ‎21 a few teeth. He was a little 22 , but then replied, “Actually, I was really hoping to get a haircut.”‎ So she drove off, went to her salon (发廊), recruited one of her stylists to help her 23 a red chair into her car, and then drove back. The man, named Edward, ‎24 a seat, and she started to cut his 25 hair. He told her about growing up in Mississippi, about 26 to Minnesota to be closer to his adult children, and how he still talks to his mom every day.‎ After Steller was done, Edward looked in a mirror. “I look good!” he said, with his face splitting (裂开) into a huge 27 full of light. “I’ll have to remember to put my ‎28 in next time.”‎ To date, Steller has given about thirty such haircuts free of charge to people around the city. These clients are all living on the margins（边缘）, and she is keenly aware of the 29 of her cleanup job, which can sometimes change a life. “It’s not ‎30 a haircut. I want it to be a gateway, to show value and 31 , but also to get to know people. Maybe I can’t 32 . their problems, but I can help them feel less 33 for a moment.”‎ Steller’s simple acts of 34 will reach more people and 35 people to spread their own.‎ ‎16. A. stood B. wandered C. stopped D. looked ‎17. A. opened up B. looked through C. knocked at D. rolled down ‎18. A. quick B. nice C. free D. fashionable ‎19. A. buy B. fetch C. leave D. change ‎20. A. waiting B. searching C. apologizing D. begging ‎21. A. hiding B. lacking C. loosening D. missing ‎22. A. embarrassed B. delighted C. surprised D. annoyed ‎23. A. throw B. push C. pass D. load ‎24. A. discovered B. took C. offered D. required ‎25. A. curly B. grey C. thick D. short ‎26. A. moving B. traveling C. walking D. driving ‎27. A. smile B. expression C. mask D. laughter ‎28. A. glasses B. money C. teeth D. gloves ‎29. A. function B. principle C. difficulty D. power ‎30. A. actually B. obviously C. simply D. accidentally ‎31. A. respect B. guidance C. manners D. courage ‎32. A. imagine B. fix C. explain D. predict ‎33. A. alone B. tired C. ashamed D. foolish ‎34. A. generosity B. kindness C. determination D. patience ‎35. A. allow B. persuade C. teach D. inspire 第II卷 温馨提示：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（共四节，满分 45 分）‎ 第一节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。‎ The Chime-bells of Marquis Yi of the Zeng State (曾侯乙编钟) is 36 unique Chinese ancient instrument which was made in 443 BC. People, near and far, who come to Hubei Museum, can’t wait 37 (admire) it with their own eyes.‎ This ancient Chinese 38 (music) instrument is made up of 65 bronze bells of different sizes, 39 are hung in at three levels and divided into 8 groups. All of the bells 40 . (decorate) with some delicate sculptures (雕刻). When facing the chime bells, you will find them 41 （stand）there silently like rows of warriors, but elegantly like ancient women.‎ The instrument was usually played for important 42 (festival) or great ceremonies, sacrifice, feasts or harvests in ancient times. It was very popular, 43 (particular) during the Warring States Period. The music of the High Mount and Flowing Water played by the chime bells 44 (be) amazing. It highly represents the wisdom 45 Chinese people.‎ 第二节 词形转换(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)‎ 阅读下面的句子，在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。‎ ‎46. To my _____________ (amuse), I forgot my lines on the stage.‎ ‎47. Their discussion turned out to be an _______________ (argue).‎ ‎48. Today we have the _______________(free) to decide our own prospects.‎ ‎49. Crying is a sign of _______________ (weak).‎ ‎50. Having rid the company of heavy debts, the manager smiled with ____________ (satisfy).‎ ‎51. The report is quite _______________ (convince)‎ ‎52. He hates ________________ (violent) in any form.‎ ‎53. As we had expected, _______________ (curious) drove Jim inside.‎ ‎54. I owe you an _______________ (apologize) for what I said this morning.‎ ‎55. With everything done, we felt a sense of _______________ (achieve).‎ 第三节 完成句子(共8小题20空；每空0.5分，满分10分)‎ 根据中文提示，补全下面的句子。‎ ‎56. 上星期六我在公园里偶然遇见一位老朋友。‎ I __________ __________ an old friend in the park last Saturday.‎ ‎57. 我正沿着街道走时，忽然后面有人喊我。‎ I __________ _________ along the street __________ someone called me from behind.‎ ‎58. 她在清华大学主修法律。‎ She __________ _________ law at Tsinghua University.‎ ‎59. 他对现代艺术有天赋。‎ He _________ __________ __________ for modern art.‎ ‎60. 这些照片使我想起了我在家进行线上学习的日子。‎ These photos __________ me ________ the time when I took on-line courses at home.‎ ‎61. 他设法弄到了几张奥运会的门票。‎ He __________ ___________ ___________ a few tickets for the Olympic Games.‎ ‎62. 未经允许，任何人都不能泄露这个消息。‎ ‎__________ ___________, no one shall let out the news.‎ ‎63. 他的新书吸引了我的注意。‎ His new book has _________ __________ __________.‎ 第四节 句型转换(共5小题10空；每空1分，满分10分)‎ ‎64. The people who are waiting for the bus are talking with each other.‎ The people _________ _________ the bus are talking with each other.‎ ‎65. When he turned around the corner, he found the bus stop right ahead of him.‎ ‎__________ _________ the corner, he found the bus stop right ahead of him.‎ ‎66. No matter who goes to the concert, he is welcome.‎ ‎_________ goes to the concert is welcome.‎ ‎67. As time went by, he realized the importance of honesty. (改为with复合结构）‎ ‎__________ __________ __________ _________, he realized the importance of honesty.‎ ‎68. He suggested that we should make good use of every minute. We’d better accept his suggestion. (用同位语从句合并)‎ We’d better accept his suggestion _________ we should make good use of every minute.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节 概要写作（满分15分）‎ 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。‎ Cultures can be different from each other in many aspects. People can eat different foods and live in different types of houses. People probably speak different languages and have beliefs and customs very different from yours. However, they can be similar in ways of connecting with each other. We sometimes call these means of communication universal languages.‎ Some legends hold that (据说) thousands of years ago there was a single language spoken by everyone. It is fun to think about a time when everyone may have been able to communicate in the same language though historical evidence does not support this, of course.‎ Today, there are thousands of languages spoken around the world. Yet, there are some means of communication that go beyond words and allow people of wildly different backgrounds to communicate and share emotions and feelings. For example, some people believe music is a universal language. There may be some scientific support for this idea, too. Experts have learned that across cultures people can recognize three common emotions in music: happiness, sadness and fear.‎ Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math! If you think about it now, it just makes sense. The value of “pi” is roughly 3.14159 no matter where you are. Similarly, we judge the value of something by the same mathematical calculations, no matter whether you’re counting in dollars, pounds or RMB.‎ 第二节 应用文写作（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，你校今年暑假将要为外国学生举办一场汉语夏令营活动。请给你的美国朋友David写封邮件，邀请他参加。内容包括：‎ ‎1. 时间和地点；‎ ‎2. 内容：汉语学习、中国传统文化等；‎ ‎3. 报名方式和截止日期。‎ 注意：1. 词数80-100词；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear David,‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎【参考答案】‎ ‎【阅读理解】‎ ‎1-3. DDB 4-6. BAC 7-10. DCCA （每小题2.5分）‎ ‎11--15. FECGA （每小题2分）‎ ‎【完形填空】‎ ‎16-20. CDCBA 21-25. DCDBB 25-30. AACDC 31-35. ABABD （每小题1.5分）‎ ‎【语法填空】‎ 36. a 37. to admire 38. musical 39. which 40. are decorated 41. standing 42. festivals 43. particularly 44. is 45. of ‎(每小题1.5分, 字母wsp书写不规范，有明显的大写嫌疑，不给分)‎ ‎【词形转换】‎ 46. amusement 47. argument 48. freedom 49. weakness 50. satisfaction 51. convincing 52. violence 53. curiosity 54. apology 55. achievement ‎(每小题1分, 字母cwsv书写不规范，有明显的大写嫌疑，不给分)‎ ‎【完成句子】‎ 56. came across 57. was walking, when 58. majors/majored in 59. has had a gift/talent 60. remind/reminded, of 61. managed to get / buy 62. Without permission 63. attracted/caught/drawn my attention ‎(每空0.5分, 字母cw书写不规范，大小写不分的，不给分)‎ ‎【句型转换】‎ 64. waiting for 65. Turning around 66. Whoever ‎ ‎67. With time going by 68. that ‎(每空1分, 大小写不规范的，不给分)‎ ‎【概要写作】（15分）‎ Possible version 1:‎ Although there exist some differences in people’s diets, housing, languages, beliefs and customs globally, people can still communicate with each other in universal languages.(要点1) It’s even interesting to think that people used to speak the same language in the ancient world. (要点2) Music is believed to be a universal language that can make people share common ‎ emotions.(要点3) The same is also true for math, because the value of something remains unchanged (fixed) wherever you are and whichever way you are calculating.(要点4)‎ ‎(79 words)‎ Possible version 2:‎ Though cultures may be different in diets, housing, languages and beliefs, people can communicate with each other through universal languages. (要点1) It is said that people used to speak only one language but there are no convincing facts of it. (要点2)However, music is considered a universal language as it conveys the basic feelings like happiness, sadness and fear. (要点3) Maths is another universal language because people value things with the same criteria no matter what measurements they use. (要点4) (76 words)‎ Possible version 3:‎ Though cultures may be different in many ways, people can communicate with each other through universal languages. (要点1)It is said that people used to speak only one language but there are no convincing facts of it. (要点2)Music is considered a universal language because people can find some common feelings in it. (要点3) Maths is also a universal language since some mathematical calculations are fixed among people. (要点4) (65 words)‎ Possible version 4‎ Although cultures vary differ worldwide in food, living, languages and beliefs, they shares similarities in what we called universal languages. (要点一) Interestingly, legendary beliefs claim that a single language was spoken in ancient times, which lacks convincing facts. （要点二） Nowadays, some forms of languages can be recognized universally. For instance, people enjoy a mutual understanding of music regardless of their backgrounds.（要点三）Math is another example because the same calculation methods can be adopted to judge the value wherever we are. （要点四） （77词）‎ ‎【应用文写作】(25分)‎ Dear David,‎ How is it going? Our school is going to hold a Chinese Summer Camp for international students this summer vacation. Knowing that you are keen on Chinese culture, I am writing to invite you to join in it.‎ The camp will last 10 days, from July 11 to July ‎20 in our school. It covers a variety of activities, ranging from learning daily Chinese to Chinese history and traditional culture. In addition, the camp provides a chance for members to visit some museums, which is a good way to learn about our history. If you are interested, please sign up before July 11 on our school website.‎ I am sure that you will gain much through the activities. Looking forward to your participation.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua