2020-2021年江苏省盐城市某校高一（上）期末考试英语试卷.docx

2020-2021年江苏省盐城市某校高一（上）期末考试英语试卷一、阅读理解 1. Volunteer opportunities for teens in 2020If you want to make a difference in your community, be a part of something bigger than yourself, or just earn some required volunteer hours, then these organizations with volunteer opportunities are good choices for you.Habitat for HumanityEveryone deserves（值得）to have a place they call home. By volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, you can play a role in building up your community. Their Habitat Youth Programs accept volunteers between the ages of 5 and 40 for everything from home construction to affordable housing advocacy（宣传）.The Humane SocietyWhether you're a dog person or a cat person, you can join the Humane Society in their fight against animal cruelty. Find volunteer opportunities in your state and get involved in outreach（外展服务）, phone banking or helping out at a local shelter.Meals on WheelsFor those teens who just got their license and love any reason to get behind the wheel, here's a volunteer opportunity that'll make driving worthwhile. Meals on Wheels is on a mission（职责）to meet the nutritional and social needs of seniors. 225 million meals have been delivered so farconnect with your local provider to find out how you can get involved.Best BuddiesVolunteer with Best Buddies to help end the social, physical and economic isolation（孤立）of 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesand you'll make some new pals in the process! Join a school chapter（or start your own）to use friendship as a tool for an inclusive community. （1）What is part of Habitat for Humanity's work?A.Bringing down housing prices.B.Building homes for the community.C.Preparing teens for their future jobs.D.Getting more teens involved in volunteering. （2）Which organization is a good choice for pet lovers?A.Best Buddies.B.Meals on Wheels.C.The Humane Society.D.Habitat for Humanity. （3）Who does Meals on Wheels offer services to?A.Drivers on the street.B.Old people in need.C.Disabled people suffering hunger.D.Teens wanting to get their driving license. 2. I've lived in big cities. And I was often woken at night and frequently concerned by the almost constant sounds of car and truck engines. I now live in the middle of the woods.So I was excited when hearing about the Spanish city that has prevented cars from running. It seemingly means I could have everything that a city offers museums and culture, walking to get groceries or delicious coffee, a quick subway or bus ride to workand peace and quiet. It sounds like that's what people in Pontevedra got after this city carried out its leader Lores' order of changing 75 acres of this city's historic center into a pedestrian（行人）only place.Formerly, the area had been filled with cars. People tried to get in and out of the area as quickly as they could. Cars would get stuck in the area when they tried to cross the city, while others circled endlessly looking for a parking space, which led to unhappiness for drivers and plenty of noise for pedestrians and residents（居民）.Later the area was rebuilt with beautiful stones and returned to pedestrians. Nearly three-quarters of what were car journeys are now made on foot or by bicycle. Air becomes much cleaner. As a result, the population of central Pontevedra is obviously increasing after it has attracted 12,000 new residents from nearby towns to live there.Considering the negative health effects of pollution, it makes sense to get rid of cars from at least some parts of urban areas. The good news is that Pontevedra isn't the only one to expand car-free areas. Dublin, Santa Monica and Burlington have pedestrian-only areas, too. These cities' great changes will probably positively shape many other leaders' decisions on city planning. （1）What do we know about the author's past life in cities?A.She preferred to keep to herself.B.She visited museums constantly.C.She didn't live quite joyfully there.D.She didn't like working during the day. （2）What may Lores' order have led to according to the author?A.Tourists being less interested in the city.B.More museums and factories being built.C.Transportation becoming a little inconvenient.D.People better enjoying services offered by the city. （3）What did Pontevedra's historic center use to look like?A.It had fantastic scenery.B.It was troubled by traffic.C.It was crowded with bicycles.D.It had fewer parking lots. （4）What does the author think of Pontevedra's plan for cars?A.It needs to be improved.B.It may be adopted by more cities.C.It differs from the Santa Monica's.D.It harms the rights of many drivers. 3. If you think you have two left feet but would love to be a good dancer then why not try your hand at dancing?That's exactly what I did five years ago and I immediately fell in love with dancing. To me, dancing is a magical experience: I've become fitter, look younger and feel more confident. I enjoy it so much that I will never give up this healthy pastime.It's very sociable as well. You meet people and make new friends while dancing the night away. Haven't you heard stories about how dancing inspired new romances or rekindled（重燃）old ones? My friends Joe and Rena just had their big day a few weeks ago after they met each other at a Ceroc workshop some three years before.The word "Ceroc" comes from the French language. Without the complicated footwork, it is easier to pick up by beginners. Another good thing about Ceroc is that while it is a partner dance, you don't have to bring a dancing partner.Other popular styles of dancing in the UK include ballroom, belly dancing, lindy hop, salsa, tango and tap dancing, just to name a few.No matter what types of dancing you do, one thing is for sure: you will become fitter. For office workers like me, dancing is good cardio exercise after a long day sitting in front of the computer screen. It also strengthens your muscles, improves your coordination（协调）and increases your physical confidence.Few people will end up being queens of the dance floor. The aim is not to win a competition but to enjoy the interaction（交流）. As long as you do the right moves, keep the rhythm and most importantly keep an encouraging smile to your dancing partners, you will always be a winner! （1）What do we know about the writer?A.He has two left feet and dance with hands.B.He learns magic while dancing.C.He becomes younger after dancing.D.He shows a keen interest in dancing. （2）The writer mentions her friend's big day in order to _.A.suggest that marriage is good for young peopleB.show that dancing can help social relationshipC.prove that dancing makes people more beautifulD.introduce two very good dancers to readers （3）Which of the following is TRUE about Ceroc?A.It's a dance organization.B.It's a dance starting from France.C.It's a dance suitable for beginners.D.It's a popular ballroom dance. （4）What is the main purpose of this passage?A.To introduce some types of dance to the readers.B.To prove the benefits of dancing to the readers.C.To indicate the importance of dancing in social relationship.D.To show the connection between dancing and health. 4. I often wonder how people can get so angry, so deep in their own belief that they become deaf to anything that may differ from their beliefs. I've often been told that I'm too open-minded, listening to others' viewpoints so openly that they become my own. Maybe that comes from my practice of actively listening to others. It means that I do really hear them instead of responding only out of politeness. Maybe it's because I was brought up by parents who didn't necessarily speak to me about respecting others but modeled it for me through their own actions. They treated everyone equally, from what I remember, never looking down upon others because they were different from us.As I raise my daughters, I try my best to show them love and understanding in all situations. When they misbehave, talk back, or break the rules, I'll lovingly analyze the reasons behind their behaviour. I'll be tolerant（宽容的）towards their differing opinions and become open and curious about their ideas. And I'll be mindful of how I treat and speak to others, showing equal respect to everyone.My expectation is that if I show my daughters unconditional love and acceptance, they'll learn to show the same love to others. I hope that they will not see difference as a threat（威胁）, but as a way to add richness to their very existence. It's beautiful to live in a world filled with so many differences.So, as I write this, welcoming my second daughter to my family, I'm fully aware that change begins with how I act and what decisions I make. Every generation carries its own set of problems. All we have control over is how we respond to those problems. This is what I will teach my girls: how to control their own emotional world; how to hold onto love as well as their beliefs and values; how to remember that hate and anger are never the answer and that tolerance and love will always take them further in life. （1）The author seems different from other people in terms of _.A.her deep understanding of beliefB.her reaction to different opinionsC.her negative views on social politenessD.her confusing attitude towards her parents （2）What does the author intend to do as for raising her kids?A.Encourage them to have different opinions.B.Teach them some useful conversation skills.C.Punish them heavily for their bad behaviors.D.Set them an example of love and acceptance. （3）What do Paragraph 3 imply?A.Love me, love my dog.B.Nothing seek, nothing find.C.Don't put the cart before the horse.D.Music with different tones sounds beautiful. （4）What can be the best title for this text?A.The art of social communicationB.The importance of love and toleranceC.The ways to effectively listen to othersD.The positive attitude towards hate and anger二、七选五  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。Your values are your beliefs about what's right and wrong and what's important in life.（1）_ Also, they can be learned through watching your family and hearing their discussions about things they're interested in.（2）_ When you know your values and make choices that are in agreement with them, life suddenly becomes easier. After all, discovering your values can make important decisions, like accepting job or making a big change, much easier.So it's necessary to find out our personal values. To achieve this, you can start with what you already know about yourself.（3）_ For example, if it's morally important for you to arrive at your workplace in time and focus on your work, it'll be true that being an honest and efficient employee is a value you carry.What's more, your own experiences will be your best tool in realizing what's valuable to you.（4）_ Why were you so pleased? Think about when you were proud of yourself and why you felt that pride. Besides, don't be afraid to look ahead: what values do you want to show to your friends?（5）_Once you've determined what your values are, it's important to look to them every day and live by them to create your best life.A. We make decisions based on our values every day.B. If you want others to value it, it is valuable to you.C. Some of these values are developed in your childhood.D. Your values help determine what you truly want out of life.E. For example, think back to a time when you were the happiest.F. After all, your values have a direct impact on your standards of behavior.G. Be patient with yourself and devote the time to discovering your values.三、完形填空  Taking ChancesMy mother recently read me a speech she had made at a local high school, hoping to（1）_ my endless quest for answers to everything.Ever since I was very young,（2）_ of making mistakes, I've asked countless times, "What should I do?" I don't remember clearly when I（3）_ only to do things the "right" way, and made "doing it the right way" my motto.However, sometime during my high school years, I changed. Maybe it was when I decided to try for the lead in "Beauty and the Beast." Never mind that I would have to memorize（4）_ and rehearse movements, I would take the chance that I might fail. On the day of tryouts, my heart was pounding; my hands were（5）_ badly when I got up to sing. But when I opened my mouth, the sound was loud and powerful. I reached for the high notes that sometimes were（6）_ my reach. I was trying to do my best even though I might fail.（7）_ I didn't!The audition（试镜）was definitely an（8）_ part of the process. I realized that if I wanted to live life to the fullest, I had to take（9）_.Now, I do take these chances, with baby steps, every day; voicing my opinions in class discussions or debates,（10）_ for a high note in church choir（教堂唱诗班）, riding my horse over a three-foot jump.Three years ago, I broke my back when I fell from my horse. The injury meant I couldn't try out for basketball, which I loved. And, the day I（11）_ out for track was the first day my doctor allowed me to do any physical activity at all. The coach didn't take me, so I started running with my mom. No stop-watches. No cheering crowds. I didn't（12）_ the track team, but I didn't fail, either.I have finally learned to push myself, like taking a tough science course. And I have come to realize that even though my parents, friends and teachers don't always have the（13）_ to "What should I do?", they will be there to（14）_ me when I try."Life is learning to deal with Plan B," my mother（15）_ in her speech. But I now know that the Plan A's I make for my life will become easier and easier with every chance I take. （1）A.seekB.satisfyC.stressD.ignore （2）A.afraidB.awareC.typicalD.capable （3）A.affordedB.hesitatedC.preferredD.decided （4）A.linesB.contextsC.occasionsD.solutions （5）A.stretchingB.shakingC.sufferingD.struggling （6）A.againstB.withinC.outsideD.beyond （7）A.OtherwiseB.ThusC.ButD.Therefore （8）A.ordinaryB.independentC.additionalD.important （9）A.chancesB.turnsC.measuresD.sides （10）A.combingB.appealingC.accountingD.reaching （11）A.workedB.triedC.lookedD.held （12）A.reviseB.admireC.makeD.adapt （13）A.answerB.approachC.responseD.inspiration （14）A.honorB.impressC.trustD.support （15）A.launchedB.statedC.expectedD.challenged四、语法填空  阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。I saw a TV news programme focusing on the worldwide spread of Aids last night. The reporter was doing a story about a small child（1）_ had caught HIV from his mother's breast milk. From the child's outw