（2019）新外研版高中英语选择性必修第一册高一下学期期末考试英语试题（解析版）.docx

1、山西省太原市2020-2021学年第二学期高一年级期末考试英语试卷第2部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分20分）第一节 词汇填空(共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分)根据句意内容, 从方框中选出正确的词汇, 完成下列句子。答案的标号写在答题卡上。A. dramatic B. due toC. destinationD. criticized E. take into account16. We finally chose to stay at home _ the poor weather.17. Previous researchers measured the benefits, but d

2、id not _ the cost.18. Lat week, _ by his teacher, Tom realized the mistakes he had made.19. Without doubt, the opening ceremony of our sports meet is extremely _.20. With the great improvement in environment, my hometown has become an attractive tourist _ .第二节 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

3、A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。答案写在答题卡上。When I moved to New York I knew making friends would be difficult. I didnt know it would be impossible. After all, I was moving to the city for a job, a place where most people say they have at least one _21_.After a few months, I was happy to discover that I cli

4、cked with several people on my team. _22_ I assumed we were ready for the next step in our office friendship: _23_ outside of work. But every time I _24_ a date, I d get a kind, but firm, thanks but no thanks.I was _25_. And a little hurt. If we got along at work, why couldnt we become _26_ friends?

5、 My New York coworkers told me this: For most of them, it took them 2 hours every day to get into the office and at the end of the day, they just wanted to be back in their home, _27_ the precious few hours before bedtime with their _28_.I didnt like it, _29_ this is a reality for many people who wo

6、rk in New York. The more I thought about this, the more I _30_ their situation. I began wondering if it was possible to create a deeper connection in our _31_ time. And if lunch and coffee breaks were the only time I got to be with them, then I would make _32_ of the time.We began to spend the momen

7、ts between work talking about all kinds of interesting things. Whenever I need career advice, they are a valuable _33_. And in turn, when they need advice, I am there to _34_mine.Now I am _35_ for my work friendships, and I know my coworkers and I will always be there for each other.21. A. duty B. f

8、riend C. problem D. vacation22. A. Luckily B. Traditionally C. Similarly D. Naturally23. A. turning up B. getting up C. hanging out D. breaking out24. A. explained B. suggested C. replaced D. postponed25. A. confused B. patient C. frightened D. happy26. A. equal B. actual C. confident D. interesting

9、27. A. gaining B. wasting C. spending D. exchanging28. A. team B. class C. family D. audience29. A. so B. but C. when D. until30. A. forgave B. respected C. examined D. understood31. A. studying B. bathing C. running D. working32. A. use B. fun C. sense D. choice33. A. host B. basis C. signal D. res

10、ource34. A. offer B. write C. explore D. adjust35. A. sorry B. famous C. grateful D. responsible第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。答案写在答题卡上。注意：C篇分A，B两种题型，A（易）题型为客观题，B（难）题型为主观题。AFamily Travel: On the Road AgainThe classic road trip is more popular than ever. He

11、re are a few places to visit.Colo RoadsThe Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state s 24 Scenic & Historic Byways. A new microsite includes an interactive map that lets travelers explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can a

12、lso get trip suggestions within more than 150 Colo-Road Trip plans. The plans offer suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and cultural opportunities.The Beartooth HighwayVisitors who travel this amazing road experience the beautiful scenery （风景）of Montana, Wyoming and Yellowstone P

13、ark, home to the Absaroka and Beartootb mountains. The 68-mile highway introduces road explorers to one of the most different ecosystems reachable by car. Extremely beautiful, the road shows wide plateaus （高原）painted with blue icy lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.California DreamingF

14、or impressive coastal scenery and seaside breezes, drive the car for a trip up or down our western shore. Begin in Santa Monica, California and wind your way past the Hearst Castle. Other road trip options include a tour which features the best surf spots, or uncover the strange attractions youll fi

15、nd in the California desert.The lighthouse trailTravel the 375 miles between Kittery and Calais, Maine, visit lighthouses along the way, and learn about the dangers that sea-going ships and seamen experienced along the Northeastern coast. Hear stories of the difficult and lonely life led by those wh

16、o kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum, where hands-on exhibits for children provide a good break.36. How can travelers get trip suggestions about Colo Roads?A. By drawing an interactive map.B. By searching on a new microsite.C. By attending Colorado cultu

17、ral events.D. By calling the Maine Tourism Office.37. Which one is the best choice for surfers?A. Colo Roads.B. The Beartooth Highway.C. California Dreaming.D. The Lighthouse Trail.38. What is special about travelling between Kittery and Calais?A. It ends at a lighthouse museum.B. It is a lighthouse

18、-themed journey.C. It involves many strange attractions. D. It offers experienced seamen as tour guides.BYoure not listening!” “Let me finish!” “Thats not what I said!” After “I love you,” these are among the most common words in close relationships. During my two years researching a book on listeni

19、ng, I learned something unbelievable about interpersonal communication: The closer we feel toward someone, the less likely we are to listen carefully to them. Its called the closeness-communication bias (偏见) and, over time, it can hurt, and even end relationships.The more you know someone, the more

20、likely you are to ignore him or her because you think you already know what he or she is going to say. Its kind of like when youve traveled a certain route several times and no longer notice signposts and scenery.Social science researchers have repeatedly proved the closeness-communication bias in t

21、he experiments where they paired subjects first with friends or spouses (配偶) and then with strangers. The researchers asked subjects to interpret what their partners were saying. While the subjects predicted they would more exactly understand those who they had close relationships with, they often u

22、nderstood them no better than strangers, and often worse.The closeness-communication bias not only keeps us from listening to those we love, it can also keep us from allowing our loved ones to listen to us. It may explain why people in close relationships sometimes keep secrets from one another.Anot

23、her study shows that people often share their concerns with strangers rather than their spouses, family members or dear friends because they fear judgment.So what can we do to avoid the closeness-communication bias? The British psychologist Robin Dunbar says the key is to talk with those closest to

24、us every day. That means asking, How are you? and actually listening to the answer. 39. Which of the following is an example of closeness-communication bias? A. Can I talk to you about this? B. How interesting! Tell me more. C. I know exactly what you want to say. D. I feel bad about what you re suf

25、fering. 40. Why do people share their concerns with strangers? A. They hope to learn more about others. B. They need to build close relationships. C. They fear losing their loved family members. D. They worry about family and friends opinions. 41. Where is the text most likely from? A. A blog writte

26、n by a physicist. B. A website recommending books. C. An article about human behavior. D. A report on international relations.C以下A(易)、B(难)两种题型任选一种,做A题型的不做B，做B题型的不做A。As a boy, Ramirez Cruz loved hiking with his grandfather up into the mountains of central Mexico. While the old man hunted for wild mus

27、hrooms, Ramirez would play among the monarch butterflies that migrated 3,000 miles to this forest each autumn, turning the blue sky into a sea of orange. Ramirez is 75 now and each winter he still goes looking for butterflies. But these days, he might spend hours searching the forest without catchin

28、g sight of a single one.The world is losing monarch butterflies at a surprising rate, as many human activities destroy their natural habitats. But the biggest threat yet has only recently come into focus. Climate change, with its extreme storms, is destroying the forest that serves as the butterflys

29、 winter home. To help his beloved butterflies, Ramirez has partnered with scientists on an experiment: They are trying to move an entire forest 1, 000 feet up a mountain. He agrees with scientists that it is necessary to create an ecosystem where the butterflies will be able to survive.Over the last

30、 several years, the team of researchers has overseen the relocation (迁移) of about 1,000 trees that were growing at lower altitudes up to higher and cooler areas. Ramirez and the scientists hope to expand the project and establish the trees at even higher altitudes on other nearby mountains if temper

31、atures continue to soar.After checking on the trees, Ramirez went off to look for the butterflies. He found a few butterflies then a few more. There werent as many as he remembered from his childhood, but it was still a sight to see. Ramirez eased himself down to sit on the soft forest floor and wat

32、ched in silence. The only sound was the whistle of the wind and the gentle flapping (拍打) of their wings. (以下是A种题型)42. What is the main cause of the decline in monarch butterfly population?A. Human activities.B. Climate change.C. Scientific experiments.D. Increasingly cold winters.43. How did Ramirez

33、 handle the problem butterflies faced ?A. By growing more trees.B. By exploring the forest.C. By measuring temperatures.D. By moving the forest higher up.44. What does the underlined word “soar in paragraph 5 mean?A. Rise sharply. B. Drop slightly. C. Vary greatly. D. Change regularly. 45. What can

34、we infer from the last paragraph?A. Ramirezs efforts have paid off.B. The butterflies are hard to find.C. More trees will be relocated at higher altitudes.D. Climate change wont be a threat to butterflies.(以下是B种题型)42. What does“a sea of orange” refer to in paragraph 1?43. Why is the forest important

35、 to the monarch butterflies according to paragraph 3 ?44. What is the project Ramirez has been working on in paragraph 5?45. How did Ramirez probably feel when he sat on the soft forest floor?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。答案写在答题卡上。Whether you re trying to persuade your kid to tur

36、n off the TV or your boss to give you a raise, how do we win the bargaining game? By being persuasive! 46 How can you be more persuasive at home, at work, in your relationships? By using the 4 Ps.Purpose 47 For example, do you want a 20 percent salary increase? Do you want your kid to limit video ga

37、mes to 45 minutes a day? Having a clear purpose in mind makes you confident because being clear does not allow for confusion or mixed messages.PreparationThis step is commonly overlooked （忽略）as we make a request. Whats the why behind your purpose? For example, if you want a raise, how much money are

38、 people in your role being paid at different companies? How have you gone above and beyond in your position over the past twelve months? 48 Preparation puts you in the strongest situation possible.Presenting benefitsWhen we want someone to do something, we want to present the decision in their best

39、interest. Once I was bargaining a conference room in a nice hotel and wanted to pay less. I didnt mention my limited budget. I didnt talk about my needs. What I did was to tell the manager that my guests would come to her hotel, see its amazing facilities, and even consider hosting their own confere

40、nces there. 49 My aim was to get a 20 percent discount. I got 30 percent. Win-win for all!PatienceWe are too likely to quit and leave dissatisfied from any bargaining. After more than ten years in sales, I can tell you that the best salesmen are patient enough. It s true that success is a patience g

41、ame. 50 A. Have a clear purpose.B. Persuasion is more effective than force.C. She realized more money was coming her way.D. However, most people leave the party too early.E. List all the reasons that best support your request.第四部分 短文填空(共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10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。答案写在题号后的横线上

42、。Leafcutter ants 51. _ (consider) an advanced species of ant. While most ant species are made up 52. _ three types of ants the queen, workers and males. Leafcutter ants have 53. _ many as five, since worker ants are 54. _ (far) divided into different groups according to their sizes. There 55. _ (be)

43、 medium-sized leaf-collecting and leaf-cutting ants, tiny gardening ants and massive soldier ants. Different ants show different features that make 56. _ (they) do specific jobs. Soldier ants, for example, 57. _ role is to protect the nest （蚁穴），are about 300 times the size of their gardening sisters

44、. Their jaws are strong enough 58. _ (cut) leather. A single nest may be home to millions of ants and contain a thousand 59. _ (room). Not all ants are environmentally 60. _ (friend) farmers like leafcutter ants.第五部分 写作（共两节，满分25分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语

45、言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Last weekend my classmates and I took part a voluntary activity in the community, which is actually organized by our school. As planned, they met at 9

46、 on the Saturday morning at the school gate. When we arrived, we first went to the old people home in which we told stories but put on a talent show. Whats more, we visited some sick kid and gave them some gifts, what I thought could encourage them a lot. Finally, we helped to cleaning up the city parks so that people could have a clean and beautiful environment. How meaningfully it was!第二节书面表达(满分15分）近期，很多同学因学习压力感到紧张，焦虑。请你写一篇英语短文。内容包括:1.你的看法;2.你的解决办法。注意：1.词数100左右2.为使行文连贯，可以适当增加细节。_