广东省湛江市2021-2022学年高一上学期期末调研考试英语试题

1、PAGE PAGE - 8 -湛江市2021-2022第一学期期高中调研考试高一英语试题(满分:120分，考试时间:120分钟)注意事项:1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上，并将考号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案。4.不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。第I卷第

2、一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分，满分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。AMake 2022 your most adventurous year by signing up for one of these trips of a lifetime. Sai to Aldabra Atoll for an attractive journey, walk along the frontiers(边境)of Georgia, and explore different habitats

3、 of human and animals. These journeys in the faraway areas are unlike any trip youve ever taken before.Exodus TravelsThis once-in-a-lifetime journey visits Aldabra Atoll, one of the most faraway UNESCO World Heritage sites on the planet. Hidden away from the impact of humans.Aldabra has managed to m

4、aintain a population of 152,000 large tortoises(龟). This is the trip for those who are interested in wildlife.The clear waters of the Seychelles are home to 850 species of brightly colored fish that youll visit on snorkel and dive excursions(浮潜和潜水游览).Wild Frontiers Adventure TravelWild Frontiers Adv

5、enture Travels Georgia Walking Tour shows the countrys wild side, with plenty of walks in the Svaneti Mountains mixed with cultural experiences like a visit to the faraway village of Adishi,home to just 12 families.Natural Habitat AdventuresA nine-day adventure centered around Natural Habitats uniqu

6、e luxury(豪华的)base camp near the edge of the Greenland ice sheet. Youll be in one of the worlds most faraway places(with a maximum of only 1l other travelers in your group), but still have the chance to use hot showers and well-prepared meals. Youll spend your days exploring the nearby waters, meetin

7、g the local Inuit villagers and so on.Mountain Travel SobekTogether with expert guides, youll track gorillas(大猩猩)through Rwandas Volcanoes National Park, getting a rare chance to see these large creatures up close. Youll also focus your search on another rare creaturethe golden monkey.1.Who will be

8、most likely to choose Aldabra Atoll as a perfect destination?A.A UNESCO officer. B.An experienced walker. C.An active environmentalist. D.A devoted animal lover.2.What can we learn about the Natural Habitat Adventures?A. Travelers will take a cold bath.B.Travelers have to make dinners alone.C.Travel

9、ers will enjoy water sports.D. Travelers need to prepare a horse.3. What do these trips have in common?A. They are in faraway places. B.They provide wildlife visitsC. They feature various cultural activities. D. They offer stays with local families.BThe year I turned fifty, I resolved to do somethin

10、g new every day. However,balancing 365 new things with work and family, while still managing to do the washing and get dinner on the table every night, was not always easy. In the early weeks of the project, I found it difficult to find so many new things.It wasnt long before my friends learned that

11、 I was open to almost anything I could consider a new thing, and the invitations began flooding in not just from friends, but friends of friends. As a result, my life was new. I went dog sledding(雪橇).I attended a fashion show. I went to many lectures on all kinds of topics that I never would have pr

12、eviously considered useful or interesting and found something to value in every single one. I even signed up immediately when learning about a local group trying to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by doing something unusual.As time went by, whenever I learned about something that seemed

13、unusual, I did what I could to achieve it. Instead of“Why”, I began to ask Why not. Now I find it is easier to just keep my eyes open to the possibilities that surrounded me. It turned out that there were new things everywhere,and all I had to do was to make a little effort to enjoy them.I looked ba

14、ck on the year. It doesnt matter to me that many of my new things” werent exactly meaningful. What matters is how to make full use of them when discovering there is an endless number of new things for me. It seemed to me an obvious sign that at fifty, my life was full of promise.I could continue to

15、grow, spread my wings, and learn more every day for the rest of my life.I enjoyed the idea of something new, and it gave me a reason to welcome each day as a chance to experience the world a little differently.4.Which can best describe the authors feeling according to paragraph 1?A. Better late than

16、 never.B.Action speaks louder than words.C. Saying is one thing but doing is another.D. Experience is the best teacher.5. Whats the authors attitude toward new things?A.Doubtful.B.Appreciative.C.Careful. D.Negative.6.What does the author intend to tell us in the last paragraph?A.Make the most of new

17、 things.B.Wait for your life to start over.C.Try to find more new thing.sD. Never say never when in trouble.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Dream for a New Life B.Unusual New Things C.The Value of Friendship D.A Year of New ThingsCCan you survive an unannounced storm? Although there is

18、 expert broadcasting and we are equipped with cellphone, therere still some instances when the violent weather takes us by surprise.While most Atlantic hurricanes form off the coast of Africa giving plenty of early warning sudden Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico hurricanes form and move rapidly in less

19、than a days time, endangering everyone and everything in their path.There have been oil workers trapped off the shore when sudden storms appeared. Field archeologists have been stuck in coastal areas without storm warning. It wasnt but a few decades ago that a Texas National Guard group was trapped

20、on the beach by rain-forced flooding and had to ride out a major hurricane during a training exercise. There have been a few instances when travelers were trapped on an island or in a coastal area and unable to escape in time.Escaping from the storm-threatened areas is generally a choice for most of

21、 usbut not for all. Each year thousands of islanders across the Caribbean face the danger of hurricanes without so much as a public shelter to hide in. Most ride out the storm in their homes.But therere a few things you can do to prepare yourself for some unexpected emergencies. Being prepared for t

22、he unexpected may be your best and only defense. If youre headed to the great outdoors for a few days or weeks, you should always carry a flashlight(手电筒)with extra batteries,a GPS device(装置),and a basic medical box. If youre traveling in your car, remember you may suffer from high winds. Youd better

23、 not stay inside to avoid being blown away along with your car. Keeping your head and your courage up is essential to survival in any type of danger. Let common sense guide you and always be prepared for the worst.8.According to the text, most Atlantic hurricanes.A.form in the Caribbean Sea.B.come f

24、rom Gulf of Mexico.C. develop off the coast of Africa.D.are from the Pacific Ocean.9.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.The bad situations of oil workers.B.People trapped by sudden storms.C.The danger of traveling on an island.D.The Texas National Guard group.10.What is the purpose of the la

25、st paragraph?A. To give some advice. B.To encourage traveling. C. To give some warnings.D.To underline the danger of hurricanes.11. What is necessary in the unexpected emergencies?A.A fast car.B.An experienced guide.C.Confidence in the help from others. D. More practical knowledge of survival.DWhile

26、 there are still many people who dont feel comfortable using a credit card to buy over the Internet,e-commerce is absolutely here to stay. If you take a few precautions, buying over the Internet can actually be safer than using your credit card in a restaurant.Just as you should notice your surround

27、ings and suspicious-looking people when withdrawing(提取)money from an ATM, you should know how to recognize the warning signs of Internet tricks and take steps to avoid being a victim when shopping online. Here are some good tips to remember when shopping online:Before submitting your personal inform

28、ation to a site,try to find out how the information may be used and whether it will be sold to or shared with other businesses. If you dont like what you read, shop somewhere else.Dont provide personal information such as address, telephone number, social security number or email address unless you

29、know who you are providing the information for, why its being requested,and how it will be used.Use a credit card, not a debit card(借记卡)for shopping on the Internet. Debit cards dont have the same protection as credit cards.Carefully review your credit card and bank statement each month for unknown

30、charges and inform your credit card company or bank immediately if you notice any charges you didnt know about.Clean your computer with free online software that detects spy-ware and install a firewall (防火墙) to ensure the sites you shop on dont install spy-ware on your computer.12.What should you do

31、 while shopping online?A.Be sure nobody is standing beside you.B.Only shop on the site that you have often visited. C.Find out how the personal information will be used. D. Never provide personal information.13.What will you do if you find your credit card has unexplained charges?A.Tell your credit

32、card company as soon as possible.B. Change your credit card code number immediately. C.Check all the websites you have visited. D. Use a debit card instead of a credit card.14.The underlined word“precautions” in Paragraph One means something done to _-A.make suspicious-looking people go away.B.prote

33、ct you against loss or possible dangers.C.remind you to obey the rules when shopping online.D.avoid being cheated when eating in a restaurant.15.Whats the writers purpose in writing this passage?A. To suggest a new way of shopping.B.To tell us the advantages of shopping online.C.To tell us how to sh

34、op safely online. D. To tell us how to avoid being cheated.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。Ice fishing is a sport about catching fish from within a frozen lake or other body of water. Before going ice fishing, the fisher must make sure that the ice is at least four

35、 inches thick to ensure his or her safety. The fisher must then make a hole in the surface oftheice. 16.When ice fishing.a fisher may sit outside in the cold on a stool(凳子). 17 .These cabins(船舱)are referred to by a variety of names, such as fish house and ice hut. They may include cooking facilities

36、,and light,and are usually used on a multi-day ice fishing trip. 18.Sometimes,a strainer(滤网)may also be necessary to remove new ice as it forms while making the hole or while ice fishing. The types of fishing poles needed for ice fishing depend on the fish the fisher hopes to catch.Asmall,lightweigh

37、t pole is used to fish. A fisher may also use a tip-up pole when ice fishing This pole is perfect for the fisher who does not wish to attend completely to the fishing pole. 1 9. In order to use a spear(矛)for ice fishing, the fisher also needs fish decoys(诱饵)to draw the fish to the hole in the ice. 2

38、0 . A flasher is a system capable of telling the fisher how deep the fish are in the water The fisher may also use underwater cameras in order to watch the fish. This can add an interesting aspect to the sport of ice fishing.Fishers may also use a flasher B.Thus, they can easily catch fish C.The fis

39、her may have many choicesD. The fisher may also use a spear for ice fishingE.Only then can the fisher drop a fishing line into the body of waterF.In some cases, however, the fisher may sit inside a heated cabin on the ice G. To go ice fishing, the fisher needs a drill or ice spade to cut the hole in

40、 the ice第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节完形填空(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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I became a junior, I decided to take Latin(拉丁语)at school. I felt much21about taking that class, and I was fully expecting to be able to understand every word Id ever 22 once I lear

41、ned Latin.But Latin classes were so23 . Each day, the teacher Mr. Keady would ask us to open our books and recite aloud the various Latin forms of words. Thus it became the daily24 .That went on until I 25 my hand one afternoon when we were asked yet again to open our books.When Mr. Keady asked what

42、 was wrong,I26 why I thought that his class was boring how I had expected more, and that his method of teaching was out of date. When I finished speaking,I 27 Mr. Keady would angrily send me to the head teacher.Instead,he sat at his desk28 ,looking beaten and tired. After several moments of29 . Mr.K

43、eady spoke.He quietly and strongly said that he would think carefully about what Id said. And that was it.In the following weeks,Latin class didnt become the exciting leaning environment I hoped it would,but Mr. Keady did try harder. He brought in some new worksheets and 30 to make us students take

44、part more in his classes.Maybe some people would 31what I did but even so many years later,I feel bad about it.If I saw him now, d tell him how I 32 what Id done that day in class, and that I was disrespectful.And at the same time,Id also tell him that he taught me a wonderful 33 that day. Following

45、 my 34 words,he showed me that being hurt doesnt mean you have to give away your dignity(尊严). 35 , Mr. Keadys response proved that no matter how hurt you feel, no one can take away your dignity.21.A.fearB.lonelinessC.sadnessD.excitement22.A.come acrossB.go overC.come alongD.pick out23.A.inspiringB.b

46、oringC.interestingD.enjoyable24.A.practiceB.sightC.supportD.movement25.A.set upB.build upC.put upD.pack up26.A.admittedB.explainedC.doubtedD.wondered27.A.guessedB.printC.preferredD.allowed28.A.quietlyB.happilyC.angrilyD.wildly29.A.excitementB.silenceC.agreementD.disappointment30.A.failedB.hatedC.tri

47、edD.refused31.A.expressedB.cheatedC.hidD.clapped32.A.regrettedB.avoidedC.checkedD.believed33.A.experienceB. lessonC.solutionD.approach34.A.unkindB.thankfulC.comfortableD.positive35.A.HoweverB.UnluckilyC.SurprisinglyD.Indeed第卷注意事项:用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字答案写答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第二节语法填空(共10小题; 每小题

48、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)或用括号内单词的正确形式填空。The Song Dynasty was an exciting period in Chinese history.At the height of 36 (it) power,the countrys population doubled. A fast growing economy and strong support 37 Chinese rulers helped the development of technology and the growth of knowledge.Du

49、ring this period, a huge number oftechnological inventions appeared. Many of them had important practical 38 (application)One particular invention from this period made a mark on the world: moveable type(活字印刷术)thatis,individual(单独的)blocks 39 could print a single letter and then be used again.This te

50、chnology finally ended up in Europe several centuries later. The Chinese language uses a huge number of characters, 40 most European languages use individual letters that come together to words.With individual letters,printing texts 41 (require) fewer blocks. This invention produced a huge change in

51、 42 (write)communication in Europe and made it easier for a 43 (grow)number of people to learn to read.The Chinese were also the first to invent the compass(指南针),which changed how sailors found the 44 (direct) they need to go in at sea. Together with star maps-another Chinese invention,the compass made sea travel much 45 (safe).第三部分写作(共两节;满分40分)第一节书面表达(满分15分)某中学生英文报正在举办以“TheSportILikeBest”为主题的文化活动，请你用英语写一篇短文投稿，内容包括:1.介绍你喜欢的一项运动:2.陈述你喜欢该项运动的理由。注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。The Sport I