2020-2021年湖南省郴州市某校高一（上）12月联考英语试卷.docx

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1、2020-2021年湖南省郴州市某校高一（上）12月联考英语试卷一、阅读理解 1. Four Summer CampsWILDLIFE CAMPLove animals? Love the outdoors? Wildlife Camp is calling your name. Strengthen your appreciation of Tennessee's wild life and outdoor scenery by spending the week with us. Enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, watching birds

2、, and outdoor cooking.Ages: 9-12 yearsDates: July 8-12Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Fees: 12550（activity fees）Contact: Outdoor Murfreesboro, 615-217-3017CHEER CAMPCome to get in the cheer spirit at Cheer Camp. We will have experienced cheer instructors to teach the beginner or more advanced cheerleader.

3、Your cheerleader will be learning cheers, singing, and dancing. The fun week will end with a show for all family and friends to see what their cheerleader has learned.Ages: 8-14 yearsDates: July 22-26Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Fees: 6510（activity fees）         5010（activity fe

4、es）（City Citizen）Contact: Sami Maxey, 615-427-6289SPORTS CAMPAt Sports Camp, participants aged 814 explore a variety of sports activities from the traditional to the unconventional. The focus is on sportsmanship, good attitudes, teamwork and fun. Children will play sports like dodge ball（躲球游戏）, bask

5、etball, softball, baseball, and floor hockey along with many other active games. They will also enjoy a fun affordable camp in Murfreesboro.Dates: June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28Fees: 60perweek25（activity fees）Contact: Murfreesboro Athletics, 615-907-2251PIONEER CAMPLet out your Pioneer Spirit! Pionee

6、r crafts, games, local history, hiking on the greenway, gardening, the farmers' market field trip, and dress-up day.Ages: 8-11 yearsDates: July 29-August 2Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Fees: 6510（activity fees）Contact: Shelia Hodges, 615-8900-0355 （1）What can you do if you join Wildlife Camp?A.Go sw

7、imming.B.Fish and cook.C.Do gardening.D.Learn how to dance. （2）What's the purpose of the show at Cheer Camp?A.To develop the campers' team spirit.B.To teach the campers how to boat.C.To present what the campers have learned.D.To make the campers enjoy outdoor scenery. （3）If your kid likes pr

8、actising crafts, for more information you can call _.A.615-8900-0355B.615-907-2251C.615-427-6289D.615-217-3017 2. It is her ordinariness that makes her extraordinary.Unlike many in the entertainment world, British singer-songwriter Adelefull name Adele Laurie Blue Adkinsisn't an image-obses

9、sed（过分关注形象的）, diet fanatic（狂热者）. "My life is full of drama and I won't have time to worry about something like what I look like," she told Rolling Stone magazine. "I don't like going to the gym. I like eating fine foods and drinking nice wine."Adele grew up with her singl

10、e mom in north London. She is like any normal London girl, except that Adele has had countless number one hits and holds three Guinness World Records, one for being the first solo female singer to spend 11 straight weeks at number one in the UK chart.Adele started writing songs at the age of 15 when

11、 she bought herself a guitar. She recorded three songs for a class project and posted them on . They were spotted by a record company, and her career kicked off. Her first album, 19her age at the timeshot to number one in 2008.Fans love her deep, jazzy voice and Adele has her own tips for singing. &

12、quot;It's more impressive, somehow, if you don't try to impress," she said. "Be natural with it. Say it straight."Her chatty London-girl attitude can have its downsides（不利方面）. She recently had to cancel a tour because of a vocal chord（声带）problem. She told The Sun that the root

13、 of the problem was "because I was talking too much".Adele is now number nine in the Sunday Times Rich List for British music stars under the age of 30, but she remains as grounded（脚踏实地的）as ever. In a recent interview with The Telegraph, she described how she enjoys her success: "

14、;Money doesn't matter to me.I give a lot to Great Ormond Street Hospital, monthly.It's important to me that I give, because people always helped me and my mom out when we needed it." （1）What makes the British singer Adele extraordinary?A.That she doesn't care about her image.B.That

15、she sticks to being herself.C.That she likes eating and drinking.D.That she is totally different from other singers. （2）Why did Adele have to cancel a recent tour?A.Because there was something wrong with her voice.B.Because she didn't want to talk too much.C.Because The Sun complained she was to

16、o chatty.D.Because her London style was not popular. （3）What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.Adele is one of the richest ladies in the world.B.Adele is the 9th most famous British music star.C.Adele contributes to society by donating money.D.Adele has totally changed her lifestyle after succe

17、ss. （4）What is the best title of this passage?A.The life of a singer, AdeleB.Adele, an extraordinary singerC.Adele's secret of being successfulD.The singing career of Adele 3. International students who stayed in the US as their classes moved online during the COVID may be forced to leave,

18、following Guidelines of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement published due to the pandemic."You know I don't want to put my family at risk, I don't want to put myself at risk to travel during a pandemic and go back to Pakistan, and even if I could delay the program for a year, it

19、is not certain that I will get the visa again." said a Pakistani student.Many students say they need to be in the US for more than attending class. As a PhD student, the library is an extremely important resource for them, although it is because of COVID that those services have been closed, wh

20、ich means even this advantage is gone."You know more than 90% of the international students who were studying in the US when COVID-19 hit and college campuses were closed have to remain in the US and this creates such trouble in their lives and such uncertainty that is unreasonable." said

21、a lady from a university.Students outside the United States say the new ruling has disrupted their plans to return. "I know it is a fact that when it comes to rules, guidelines, laws and stuff like that, international students are sort of treated as low-level citizens. Even I can't even use

22、 the word 'citizen' to begin with because that's what they make clear we are not."The government said that the policy speaks for itself and that online coursework is not worth a visa. So far, not any sign of change has been within sight. As students are waiting for the policy to imp

23、rove, their fall programming and their future remain in limbo. （1）Why would international students prefer to stay in the US during the pandemic?A.They couldn't delay the program for a year.B.They can make full use of the library resource.C.They can learn better with their classes moved online.D.

24、They wouldn't bring any potential threat to their family. （2）What do students outside the United States think of the new rule?A.The new rule treats them as American citizens.B.The new rule shows great prejudice against them.C.The new rule guides them to plan to return to the US.D.The new rule tr

25、eats them like low-level students in school. （3）What is the government's attitude towards the new rule?A.Favorable.B.Neutral.C.Unfavorable.D.Unclear. （4）What does the underlined phrase "in limbo" mean?A.Horrible.B.Flexible.C.Uncertain.D.Unbelievable. 4. So far this year, the hole

26、in the ozone layer（臭氧层）over Antarctica has expanded to one of its largest sizes and deepest levels in years, reported China Daily.So how big is the ozone hole? On Sept. 20, the hole over Antarctica peaked at 24.8 million square kilometers, which is three times the size of the United States

27、. It has increased by 8.4 million square kilometers since 2019.That puts it in about the same areas as ozone holes in 2015 and 2018, which respectively recorded peaks of 25.6 and 22.9 million square kilometers."The 2020 ozone loss shows that we have to remain cautious and maintain continuous ob

28、servations," said World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General Petteri Taalas.The ozone layer is important because it acts like a sunscreen, blocking harmful ultraviolet light（紫外线）from reaching our planet's surface. Without it, humans and animals will be more likely to experience dis

29、eases such as skin cancers, immune suppression, cataracts and premature aging.Of course, humans play a large role in the damage of the ozone layer. The loss of ozone in the Antarctic, as well as the Arctic, is due to the large quantity of ozone-destroying gases caused by human activity. Once getting

30、 into the atmosphere, these gases can remain for many years. In extremely cold weather conditions, they result in chemical reactions that destroy the ozone layer."The Arctic stratosphere（平流层）continues to be weak to ozone-depleting substances（物质）linked to human activities," said Taalas.Marc

31、us Rex, a scientist at the Alfred Wegener Institute in Germany, told Nature that the ozone hole doesn't threaten human health but over the next month, there is a possibility that it might move to areas with larger population. In that case, he recommends more sunscreen.Although it seems

32、 bad, scientists are hopeful that Earth can heal itself. Researchers believe the ozone hole will eventually heal and around 2050, Earth's ozone layer will return to normal. （1）What do we know about the hole in the ozone layer?A.It increases 8.4 million km² every year.B.It is the first

33、time for it to be this large.C.It is 24.8 million kilometers above the Earth.D.It has reached a similar peak level in the past. （2）What is the main cause of the damage of the ozone layer?A.The serious pollution in populated areas.B.The broken natural balance of the Arctic stratosphere.C.The large qu

34、antity of certain harmful gases released.D.Chemical reactions in extremely cold weather conditions. （3）What is scientists' attitude toward Earth's ozone layer, according to the lastparagraph?A.Optimistic.B.Hopeless.C.Doubtful.D.Unconcerned. （4）Which is the best title for the passage?A.Protec

35、t the ozone layerB.Rapidly growing ozone holeC.The ozone layer matters to usD.The ozone layer and the Earth二、七选五  阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。If you read the newspapers or listen to reports on a regular basis, you

36、60;may have heard increasing reports about large numbers of children being admitted to hospital with dental（牙齿的）issues.（1）_ Here are some top tips to keep dental disease at

37、60;bay.Perfect your daily oral hygiene（口腔卫生）routine. Good oral hygiene is the best form of defense against harmful bacteria, which cause decay（腐坏）and gum disease. Nik Riley from

38、60;S10 Dental in Sheffield recommends twice-daily brushing and flossing（用牙线洁牙）to keep the teeth clean and healthy.（2）_ If you struggle to keep track of time, set a timer 

39、on your phone.Be careful with your diet. Your diet has an undeniable influence on your oral health and it's really important to understand the impact what you ea

40、t has on your teeth and gums.（3）_ Eating too much sugar and eating sugary foods on a regular basis increases the risk of enamel wear, which in turn raises 

41、the risk of decay and gum disease.（4）_ People who see their dentist on a regular basis are up to 60 percent more likely to enjoy good oral health than thos

42、e who avoid the dentist for long periods of time, according to research carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation. When you go to the dentist for a

43、60;check-up, they will examine your mouth and have a thorough look at your teeth, gums, tongue and cheeks to check for signs of decay, gum disease and other den

44、tal issues.（5）_A. Book regular dental checks.B. You should examine your teeth often.C. Sugar is the main problem when it comes to oral health.D. The good news is tha

45、t most dental troubles are preventable.E. The fact is that sugar consumption isn't as bad as we are told.F. If they spot a problem, they can then recommend 

46、treatment before it's too late.G. When brushing, you should take care to devote time to each corner of the mouth.三、完形填空  It was very late when I got out of the cinema. By the time the（1）_ ended, i

47、t was 1 a.m. I walked to my car which was（2）_ across the street. When I arrived, I noticed the doors were unlocked. I took a quick（3）_ round the car and to my great relief, everything was undamaged, except that my（4）_ was gone. After a further search, I had to（5）_ the fact that it was gone, but I co

48、nsidered myself incredibly（6）_ that nothing valuable was taken.The next day I got a（7）_ voice mail from a man. He said he had walked his dog in the morning and（8）_ my lost briefcase with my name on it. I called him back（9）_. He promised to（10）_ it. At first I asked him to send it, but then I reconsi

49、dered it. Though we were in the same city, I didn't want to trouble him. I finally decided to go to collect it though it probably wouldn't be（11）_ enough to go to a（12）_ house to pick something up.I met the man and was greatly grateful to him. Words could not express my appreciation of this

50、stranger's kindness. I think that there's so much（13）_ in the world and there are so many people who（14）_ their inner goodness through acts of kindness. It feels good to give kindness and it also feels nice to（15）_ others want to give. （1）A.partyB.interviewC.meetingD.movie （2）A.parkedB.repai

51、redC.boughtD.driven （3）A.chargeB.thoughtC.lookD.chance （4）A.moneyB.watchC.briefcaseD.cellphone （5）A.receiveB.acceptC.acquireD.measure （6）A.anxiousB.fortunateC.confidentD.satisfactory （7）A.familiarB.loudC.worriedD.surprising （8）A.came acrossB.went throughC.counted onD.took on （9）A.wronglyB.usuallyC.i

52、mmediatelyD.hurriedly （10）A.borrowB.cleanC.dropD.mail （11）A.honestB.wiseC.proudD.active （12）A.neighbor'sB.friend'sC.stranger'sD.teacher's （13）A.pressureB.goodnessC.contributionD.doubt （14）A.searchB.findC.showD.respond （15）A.forceB.realizeC.helpD.challenge四、语法填空  阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适

53、当的单调或括号内单词的正确形式。Do you remember a time when you had no worries stopping you from getting a good night's rest?（1）_（unfortunate）, your happy childhood is probably a thing of the past.A recent survey（2）_（find）that many people suffer from sleep problems. Some are unable to fall asleep, some wake up

54、in the middle of the night,（3）_ others simply do not get enough sleep. One of the reasons why people fail to get a good night's sleep（4）_（be）pressure from school or work. Noise pollution and light pollution in big cities may also contribute（5）_ sleep problems. In the short term, people with sleep problem