辽宁省沈阳市第一七0中学联合体2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题

1、2辽宁省沈阳市第一七0中学联合体2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题第 I 卷（客观题） 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节 (共 15 小题，每题 2.5 分,共 37.5 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。ATemples have existed for thousands of years. They are the proof of cultures and civilization that existed many years ago. With their excellent arc

2、hitecture and structure they fascinate visitors from around the world.Temple of HeavenThe Temple of Heaven is a Taoist temple in Beijing, the capital of China. The temple was constructed in the 14th century by Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty as his personal temple, where he would pray for good ha

3、rvest and to make up for the sins of his people. The temples architecture is quite interesting： Everything in the temple, which represents heaven, is circular whereas the ground levels, which represent the earth, are square. It symbolizes the relationship between the earth and heaven, the human worl

4、d and Gods world, which stands at the heart of Chinese cosmogony.Wat Rong Khun “White Temple”Immediately upon entering the grounds of Chiang Rais “White Temple” in Thailand,youll realize this contemporary, unconventional temple stands out, even in a country crowded with places of worship. The White

5、Temple is incredibly different and unique in its architecture, art and design. In fact, its designed in a very modern way, but still sticking to and respecting the traditionalBuddhist principles. This temple is all white with many artistic decorations and statues full of mirrors that create nice sil

6、very/glittering reflections.Kinkaku-jiKyoto is filled with beautiful shrines and temples, but none can be compared to the beauty of Kinkaku-ji. This Buddhist temple has gain a lot of fame recently and has become one of the most visited places in Japan. Whether you visit during the fall when there ar

7、e red momiji leaves compared with the gold, in winter when the gold is topped with pure white snow, in spring with the cherry blossoms(樱花开放), or in summer allowing you to see the beautiful temples golden reflectionthere is never a bad time to visit this beautiful temple.Golden TempleThe Golden Templ

8、e in Punjab, India is the most sacred shrine of Sikhism. For the Sikhs, the Golden Temple symbolizes endless freedom and spiritual independence. The site of the temple began with a small lake that was so peaceful that even Buddha came there to meditate（冥想）. Thousands of years later, Guru Nanak, the

9、founder of Sikhism also lived and meditated by the lake. The temple itself is decorated with marble sculptures, gilded in gold and covered in precious stones.1.If youre interested in meditation, you would like to go to . A.Kinkaku-jiB.Temple of HeavenC.Golden TempleD.Wat Rong Khun “White Temple” 2.W

10、hat do the four temples in the text have in common? A.They are all located in Asia.B. They are all Buddhist temples.高一英语试卷第 1 页(共 7 页)C. They have the same type o architecture.D. They are all suitable to visit all the year around. 3.Whats the purpose of the text?A. To praise the architecture of the

11、temples.B. To introduce some world-famous temples.C. To persuade visitors from around the world to come.D. To inform the long history of the well-known temples.BOne-year-old Joan turned purple and stopped moving after the sweet became stuck in her throat. Her mum Leigh Anne said the drama began duri

12、ng a visit to her grandmas house when her grandparents gave her older kids some sweets.“Then at about 4: 45 pm, Joan started to choke we all went into a panic.” “It seemed like it went on for ages. Not one of us knew what to do.”“I rang an ambulance while my grandma and granddad tried to get the swe

13、et to comeup.”“Joan was panicking at first but then she started to go purple she almost had no oxygen left in her.”With her daughter limp (无力的) and time running out. Leigh Anne knew she couldntafford to wait for the ambulance to arrive.“The only thing I could think was to go out into the street.” Sh

14、e said.“I rushed out and screamed for someone to help while my grandma rushed out crying with Joan.”At exactly the moment, Rose, who is studying public services at Redcar College, was passing by Queen Street. She said, “I was waiting to go to work when I heard someone screaming for help, so I ran st

15、raight over.”The 17-year-old girl added, “Something just clicked and I went into auto mode.The little girl was completely limp, so I checked her airways and tilted (使倾斜) her over and started hitting her back. I turned her round and tapped on her chest, then after what felt like forever she coughed u

16、p the sweet and spat it out. As soon as she started crying I felt a huge relief. I was just so pleased I was able to help.”Rose was taught her lifesaving skills when she joined the Army Cadets four yearsago.4. When did Joan get choked?A. While having a meal.B. While eating sweets.C. While enjoying a

17、 drama.D. While taking some medicine.5. Why did the family go out into the street?A. To search for timely help.B. To buy some needed tools.C. To get a breath of fresh air.D. To wait for the ambulance to arrive.6. Which of the following can best describe Rose?A. Brave and selfless.B. Kind and energet

18、ic.C. Quick-thinking and helpful.D. Determined and generous.7. What may be the best title for the text?A. First aid skill sounds important.B. Screaming for help makes sense.C. Eating sweets endangers baby girl.D. Heroic teenager saves baby girls life.CGrowing up, Deka Ismail says she let labels defi

19、ne what she could be. “I was a black girl, from a refugee (难民) family,” Deka said. “It was as if I was only allowed to explore in this predetermined box.”After a high school chemistry class inspired her to think about a career in science and gave her confidence in the field, Deka learned to live out

20、side labels and began making big plans for her future. Now she is about to begin her freshman year at the University of California, planning to become a professor.Born and raised in San Diegos City Heights neighbourhood, Deka is the daughter of a Somali refugee couple. While some might say Dekas suc

21、cess happened in spite of her background, she would say differently, that her experiences shaped her and inspired her to be the driven, young scientist that she is today.When Deka was eight years old, her mother got a job by studying hard back in school in order to support the whole family. That mad

22、e Deka realize that education could make a difference to ones life. She spent a lot of time in the library reading books, and didnt do many of the things her peers did, like partying or having romantic relationships.“I always felt like I had to be the perfect girl for my family,” Deka said. “You hav

23、e to not even do your best but two times better than everyone else. I felt like the whole world was waiting for me to mess up.”Dekas efforts paid off. The summer before her senior year of high school, she was accepted to the American Chemical Society Project SEED Programme. “She brought both enthusi

24、asm and focus,” Botham, a researcher at this research institute, recalled. “She arrived every day ready to work, ready to learn and ready to tackle new challenges regardless of whether or not she had done anything similar.”When asked what advice she would give to others like her, Deka warned them no

25、t to underestimate themselves. “Dont tell yourself that scholarship is too big or this programme is too competitive or Ill never get into this school, ” she said. “I was not sure whether I could make it until I started seeing the acceptance letters rolling in.”8. From the passage, we can learn that

26、.A. Deka was adopted by a refugee familyB. Deka spent a lot of time going to partiesC. Dekas experiences drove her to work hardD. Deka became a professor after graduation9. Deka realized the importance of education .A. after her chemistry classB. from her mothers experienceC. by reading books in the

27、 libraryD. through working at the institute10. According to the last paragraph, Deka advised that students be .A. patientB. generousC. adaptableD. confident11. What does the story intend to tell us?A. Hard work leads to success.B. Practice makes perfect.C. Well begun is half done.D. Life is not all

28、roses.DA research suggests that speaking more than one language may delay different kinds of dementia(痴呆) that is the loss of mental ability. In fact, researchers say, speaking two languages appears to be more important than the level of education in defending against dementia.A study in India exami

29、ned the effect of knowing more than one language in delaying the first signs of several dementia. Researchers studied nearly 650 people whose average age was 66. 240 of those studied suffered from Alzheimers, the most common form of mental decline(下降). 391 of the subjects spoke two or more languages

30、. Researchers found the dementia began about four-and-a-half years later in those who spoke two languages compared to those who spoke only one language. The level of education hadno effect on the age at the first sign of dementia.Thomas Bak, from the Centre of Cognitive Aging at the University of Ed

31、inburgh in Scotland, who helped to organize the study, suggests that individuals who speak more than one language train their brains by moving back and forth between different words and expressions. He also believes this effort improves what scientists called executive(执行的) functioning, which often

32、weakens in people with dementia. He states that researchers found there was no extra gain in speaking more than two languages.Mr Bak says it does not appear important whether you learn another language at a young age or later in life. Its not something that “you missed the boat when you do not do it

33、 as a baby.” It is something that is still quite useful and powerful when you do it as an adult.12. The finding of the study is that .A. learning more than one language can cure dementiaB. the level of education matters in defending against dementiaC. speaking two languages may delay kinds of dement

34、iaD. people who suffer from dementia will lose mental ability13. The underlined word “subjects” in Paragraph 2 refers to “ ”.A. notices that were put on about the studyB. people who were studied in the studyC. questions that were asked in the studyD. methods that were used in the study14. According

35、to Mr Bak, .A. when you learn one more language makes no differenceB. peoples executive functioning often strengthens with ageC. the more languages one speaks, the less chance of getting dementiaD. it is much easier to learn one more language at a young age15. This passage may probably be seen in .A

36、. a research plan B. a business magazine C. a book review D. a health magazine 第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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。How to Protect WildlifeWildlife faces threats from habitat destruction, pollution, and other human actions. Although protecting wildlife may seem to

37、o hard at times, even small actions can help protect many different animals. 16 Create wildlife friendly areas. When trying to make your garden more beautiful, choose plants that can provide food and shelter to native wildlife. This will also help cut down on pollution. 17 18 By using less water and

38、 fewer fuels, you will be helping to protect the wildlife around you. Take buses or the subway when you can and turn off electric devices when youre not using them. Buy products that are wildlife-friendly. 19 Keep in mind that some endangered animals are killed by traps, catches or hunters who are a

39、fter other wildlife within the same habitat. Limit family size. Population growth is one of the major factors in habitat destruction. With the rapidly growing population, more and more habitats for wildlife are occupied by humans. 20 In this way, the Earths population will stabilize and native habit

40、ats can be protected.A. Each family should be limited to one or two children.B. Avoid products that are made from endangered animals.C. Donate money to organizations.D. Protecting wildlife from being endangered is every familys duty. E Here are some tips on how to protect wildlife through small acti

41、ons.F. Live a greener life.G. Build bird houses to your garden or yard to attract and shelter these species. 第二部分语言运用(共两节, 满分 30 分)第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 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。Mike was eager to be a professional basketball player. He had loved the 21 ever since he was

42、a small child. He was also very skilled. However, he had one small 22 . He was very short. Although his school coach had suggested that he would never 23 it in the professional leagues, he 24 to give up on his dream.Mike had several 25 tries at professional clubs. Then he went to a club in Los Angel

43、es and 26 the coach for a try. As usual, he was refused.“But you havent even given me a(n) 27 ,” said Mike.“Why should I?” asked the coach.“Because one day I am going to be the best player in the world 28 I will be able to help you out,” Mike replied seriously.The coach smiled at the 29 of the answe

44、r.“Alright kid,” he said.Troy took part in a short practice match and the coach was 30 at his skills.“You 31 have a lot of talent,” he said.After two short years, Mike was a regular for the 32 and had even won the award as the team s most valuable player. 33 with Mike s help, the team wasnt winning

45、many games and the coach was said to be close to losing his 34 . It was before a game against the New York team that he called Mike into his office fora discussion.“I have heard that if we lose tonight then I will be replaced as coach,” he told Mike. “I need you to carry the team and win the game. D

46、o you remember your 35 before I signed you? ”Mike nodded. He went on to play the game of his life that evening. The team won the game and won every game that was left that season.21. A. taskB. classC. placeD. sport22. A. problemB. doubtC. dreamD. reason23. A. changeB. learnC. hearD. make24. A. tried

47、B. refusedC. regrettedD. feared25. A. unsuccessfulB. meaningfulC. unfairD. careless26. A. foundB. askedC. forcedD. considered27. A. choiceB. instructionC. chanceD. suggestion28. A. andB. butC. ifD. as29. A. influenceB. confidenceC. interestD. shortness30. A. annoyedB. disappointedC. surprisedD. puzz

48、led31. A. certainlyB. usuallyC. finallyD. possibly32. A. programB. partyC. clubD. school33. A. AgainB. AlmostC. EvenD. Only34. A. moneyB. jobC. teamD. patience35. A. secretB. purposeC. adviceD. promise 第 II 卷（非选择题）第二部分语言运用(共两节, 满分 30 分)第二节（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。

49、（注意：请将答案写在答题纸上的相应位置）If you come across an 85-year-old woman walking slowly with a walker in the ChildrensHospital of Soochow University, dont take her as a patient. Instead, she is a doctor 36still insists working in the hospital.Dear Tom,Sheng Jinyun, born in 1935，a famous expert in pediatric asthm

50、a（儿科哮喘）， 37（treat）about 30，000 children suffering asthma so far. She is known. 38 “the most beautiful grandma doctor” by others. Currently, she still sees 45 39（patient）every day. Sheng has always stuck to her post though she had two bones 40（break）in a fall a month ago. So now she can only walk wit

51、h 41help of a walker. Others dont understand her. In their eyes, she 42（expect）to live a peaceful life第二节 读后续写(满分 25 分)阅读下面短文, 根据所给情节进行续写,是之构成一个完整的故事。Yours, Li Huain this old age. But she wants to cure more children.One of Shengs most 43 （impress）experiences happened in her 50s. She saw 146 patients

52、 from 7：45 am to 9：45 pm that day, 44 （eat）nothing except some milk. Though awarded the “lifelong 45 （achieve）physician in pediatrics ”at the 24th Congress of Chinese Pediatric Society in this October, Sheng seems not proud at all. She said it was her goal to be a diligent person and a good doctor.第

53、三部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 应用文写作 (满分 15 分)假设你是李华，你的笔友 Tom 写信询问你的学习是否因为新冠病毒疫情受到影响。请你用英语写一封回信，内容包括：1. 表示感谢；2. 简述疫情下的学习备考情况；3. 表达决心和希望。注意：1. 词数 80 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇:COVID-192019 新冠肺炎“If mum finds out that Im going to the beach, Ill be in big trouble.” I said to myself softly in a low voice.I went

54、 downstairs slowly and tried to walk casually into the kitchen. As I was walking towards the back door, mum asked without looking up from her “dish-washing”, “Where are you going?” I answered back without hesitation, “I am going to the garden to play.” After I got out of the kitchen, I breathed a si

55、gn of relief. My plan had worked out fine so far. I climbed the fence and jumped onto the muddy field next to my house and started running towards the bus stop at top speed.After half an hour I was at the beach scanning the crowd for my friends, Joyce and Loren. Two young men were racing in the cano

56、es (独木舟). After a while, I saw them near a coconut tree. Iran towards them and got into my swimming trunk (游泳裤). For about an hour, we played volleyball happily.Suddenly, Loren hit the ball too hard and the ball fell into the sea. Just as Loren was going to pick up the ball, the tide came in and car

57、ried the ball further and further away from the shore. I wanted to show off my swimming skills so I declared to help get the ball for them.I dived into the water and started swimming at a steady pace. After swimming for about ten minutes, I became tired but when I saw that the ball was only a few feet away from me, I put in an extra burst of speed. However, just as I was going to getthe ball, a very strong current