贵州省2020学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题(DOC 8页).doc

1、英语试题考试时间:100分钟 试卷满分:120分 试卷命制：高一英语组第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，满分40分）第一节（共15小题）ANATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS 2019 PHOTO COMPETITION!Woo-hoo! Get your cameras and smartphones at the ready, because its time for this years NGKIDS photography competitionWhat you need to knowCompetition is open only to legal residents(居

2、民) of the UK and Ireland who are between the ages of 7 and 14.We have THREE categories(类别) in the competition- animals, people and environment(a new category started this year). You can enter as many categories as you like but just ONE photo per category, please!All photos should be sent through our

3、 website. If Youre not already registered(注册),you or your parent will need to do so at it will only take a minute to do!You can submit(提交)ONE photo for each of the three categories. Photos should be in JPEG format. Between 1MB and 5MB in size. Enter at natgeokids. com/uk/photocomp.Before you submit

4、your photo, make sure you rename it with your full name and the category you are entering. For example: Joe-Bloggs Animals.JpgDon t forget to tell us your full name, date of birth and the title of your photo!The prizesOur Star Prize is a family holiday in Morocco!And that s not all! Each category wi

5、nner will win a number of prizes, too, including an amazingNikon COOLPIX W150 camera, which is built to go anywhere!The closing date is 23: 59 (GMT) on 21 October2019. Winners will be notified(通知) before 18 November 2019.1. How is this years competition different from that of last year?A. It has a n

6、ew categoryB. It lasts about one month longerC. It is open to kids from around the worldD. It will give more than one prize to winners2. To successfully enter the competition, one must .A. be 14 years old or olderB. get their parents agreementC. submit their photos on its websiteD. give their photos

7、 an amazing name3. Where does this text most probably come from?A. A research plan. B A science reportC. A nature magazine. D. A tourist guidebookBMia, a little monkey, lived with her mother on a banyan tree. Her best friend was Lily, a bird who also lived on the same tree with her family.One day, t

8、he two friends were on their way back home from school. Lily said that Raksha Bandhan was round the corner and she was going to make rakhis(保护绳) for her two brothers. She asked Mia if she wanted to help her. Mia said sorry because she had some housework to do. Then they went to their own homes.In ma

9、ny parts of India and Nepal, Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the relationshipbetween a brother and a Sister. The sister ties a rakhi on the brothers hand and in return, the brother gives promises to protect her and also gives her a gift. Mia understood that Raksha Bandhan did not belong to her- s

10、he was an only child, so she refused to join Lily. She climbed the banyan tree and sat on a branch(树枝), looking sad. Miasmother came up to her and asked why.Hearing Mias reason, her mother had an idea, saying, “ But you too can celebrate the festival with your brother- this banyan tree!”“How can a t

11、ree be my brother? asked Mia in surprise.This tree has been protecting us for years. We live on it and rest in its shade(树荫). You andyour friends play on its branches. So, it plays with you just like a brother does,” explained Miasmother.Mias face lit up. Oh, yes! The banyan tree was just like her b

12、rother! Then she joined Lily at her house and together they made three rakhis.On the day of Raksha Bandhan, eager(热切的)to celebrate it with her tree brother, Mia woke up early. She tied the rakhi on one of its branches and hugged(拥抱) the tree.”Thank you for being my brother!” said Mia.4. What might L

13、ilys brothers do after receiving her rakhis?A. Hug the banyan tree.B. Promise to protect her.C. Do housework with her.D .Help her with her studies.5. Why did Mia feel unhappy?A. She didn t like the gift from her brother.B. Her best friend Lily refused to play with her.C. She had no one to celebrate

14、the festival with.D. Her best friend Lily did not want to her.6. The banyan tree could be Mias brother because of itsA. age B. role C. size D. power7. What did Mia do after hearing her mothers idea?A. She cleaned her house.B. She went to find her brother.C. She climbed the banyan tree.D. She began t

15、o prepare her rakhi.CGuy Raz is the king of podcasts (播客). The 44-year-old NPR (National Public Radio) hosts(主持) three of Apple s top-20 podcasts, including Wow in the World, NPR s first podcast for kids.Raz, who is known for his light-blue eyeglasses, has entertained many families across thousands

16、of miles of road trips. The best thing about him is that he can make any topic feel like just the thing youve always wanted to know about.Podcasts are whenever and wherever radio, Raz explained. You can listen to them wherever you want, wherever you want in a plane, a car, or at the kitchen table.Wo

17、w in the World is the brainchild of Raz and his co-host, Mindy Thomas. The show “takes” kids through time and space, reporting science news with surprising sound effects (效果), and funny words like “ exactdoritos ” and “ bonkerballs.” When asked why the show was created, Raz said, “Mindy has two kids

18、, and I have two kids. Both of us were really worried about how much screen time our children not only had, but wanted. We don t want kids to pay too much attention to the screen. So the idea was, Lets create something that is so good; it competes with a video. What happened was beyond (超出) our expe

19、ctations.”Raz noted that podcasts fire the imagination in a way that screens dont. “Every single person experiences podcasts differently.” he said. “When you watch a cartoon, for example, the pictures are given to you. Your brain doesnt have to work.When you re listening to podcasts like Wow in the

20、World, your mind is your television screen. It fires up all kinds of connections in your brain.”Raz also hosts How I Build This and The TED Radio Hour, two wildly successful podcasts for older listeners. Raz said, “Theres a wow factor（要素）in every single person. What I try to do is to find exciting w

21、ow moments in the world and make us think.”8. What can we learn about Wow in the World?A. It is NPR s first podcast.B. It was created 44 yeas ago.C. It mainly tells science stories.D. It is designed for school children.9.What is one reason why Raz and Mindy created Wow in the World?A. They have alwa

22、ys been interested in podcasting.B. They wanted to satisfy the needs of their children.C. They wanted to make news more attractive to kids.D. They hoped to make kids spend less time on screens.10. What did Raz want to show by saying the words in Paragraph 6?A. Podcasts are more enjoyable than screen

23、s.B. Watching cartoons is harmful to children s brains.C. People have different understanding of Wow in the World.D. Podcasts excite childrens imagination more easily than screens.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Wow in the WorldB. Finding Wow in the WorldC. Guy Raz,

24、a Well-Known HostD. Podcasts - Whenever and WhereverDDear Olivia,First. I think you have a beautiful name. Of course, 1 d say the same to Olivia L., Olivia R.， and Olivia S. Come to think of it; maybe “Dear Olivias” would have been a better header.I too, was given one of my birth years most popular

25、names. I was one of many Erins in 1980.1 wonder if our parents considered how many of us, both Erins and Olivias, there would be. Growing up, I babysat （照看孩子）an Erin whose house was across our backyard, knew an Erin who lived around the corner and who also happened to be my best friends older sister

26、, knew an Erin who lived just down the street. Not to mention the Erin population at school.Mostly. I felt like the Erins around me werent much like me. 1 thought it was strange that we all had the same name. Then, around Grade 9, as my brother was changing his name from Stacey James to S.J., I want

27、ed to change my name, too.I experimented （尝 试）a bit with how I might respell my middle name Megan and decided on Maygen, and hyphenated （用连接号连接）it with Erin. I kept using this name until a couple of years later when I said goodbye to Erin all together.Now, having spent most of my life as Maygen, Ive

28、 learned that although there were no Megans in my neighbourhood, it turns out I had changed my name to an even more popular name of the 1980s. But you know what? Common or not, 1 love my name. In my life, Ive befriended Erin after Erin, none of whom remind （使想起）me of the kid I babysat or my friends

29、sister.Im not sure why names become popular, but one thing is certain, Olivia: your name is loved by many. May you love it as well.12. Why does the author say Dear Olivias would have been a better header”？ A.The letter could have been written to all Olivias.B.She is not sure which Olivia will read t

30、he letter.C. She knows a lot of girls called Olivia.D. Olivia is not a one-of-a-kind name.13. When did the author decide to change her name?A.After her brother changed his name.B.After she had some trouble at school.C.When she found more Erins around her.D.When she noticed other Erins were different

31、.14.Which of the following may be the authors name now?A.Megan Kardash.B.Maygen Kardash.C. Erin-Megan Kardash.D.Erin-Maygen Kardash.15.Whats the authors purpose of writing the text?A. To compare Erins and Olivias.B.To introduce some popular names.C.To talk Olivia into loving her name.D.To express he

32、r love for her own name.第二节（共5小题，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。选项中有两项为多余选项。YesterdayIcelebratedmybirthdayexactlythewayIwantedto.MyparentshadtoldmethatIcouldaskthemforanythingonmybirthday. 16 Mymotherisalwaysmybestfriend.Shehelpedmemakeinvitationcardsandfillthemupwithnames.Shemadealistofallthef

33、riendsthat1wantedtoinvite. 17 Allthecardsweredifferentlydesignedtomeeteveryonestastes.Nextshetookmetothemarketandweorderedthecakeandboughtballoons,masksand capstodecoratethehousewith.18 Wehungtheballoonsalloverthewallsandonthefansanddoorsandwindows.Weorganizedthemasksandcapsinsuchawaythateachofmyfri

34、endscouldpicktheoneheorsheloved.Mymotherspenthoursinthekitchencookingforus.Thecakearrivedintheeveningandsoonmyfriendsstartedcomingin.19Whatsmore,heactedasthereferee(裁判)forallourgames.Heorganizedmusicalchairs,passingtheparcel(包裹), andallthechildrenenjoyedthemselves.Thepartyendedwithashareofthecake. 2

35、0Weallenjoyeditverymuch. Myfriendsleftataround9andIwenttobedwiththesatisfactionofhavingenjoyedthebestbirthdaypartyofmylife.A.Iwaseagerforthedaytocome.B.Myfathersetupsomegamesforus.C.ThenshemadecardstosendtomyfriendsD.Whenwereachedhome,wegotdowntowork.E.MyfathermadethecakeexactlyhowIwantedit.F.Itwass

36、hapedlikeawatermelonandtastedreallygood.G.SoIaskedthemtothrowaperfectpartyforme andmyfriends.第三部分： 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空（共20小题，满分30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，选出可以填入的空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Having recently changed my job, I moved from a house with a yard full of trees to a smallapartment

37、two miles away. I 21 two loving cats. I brought them with me.My cats were 22 going outside to exercise,but in my new apartment, they were not affordedthat 23. For safety reasons, I decided to keep them 24. Alley Cat was satisfied with just looking out the window. Stripes, on the other hand, didnt 25

38、 being cooped up(关起来) and cried continuously at the door. It was 26 for him to go outside because I had to walk down the stairs to let him out. After two days, I 27 and opened the door. He walked around the tiny yard for a while and then came back.The next time Stripes went out, he was 28 for three

39、days. I 29 the neighborhood, callingout, “Stripes, come home.”On the third day, I got a 30. It was from the lady who had 31 my house. She told me thatStripes was in her yard crying, probably 32 me.I jumped in the car and headed for my old house. Stripes was as 33 to see me as I was tosee him. He sta

40、rted rubbing ( 蹭) his head against my legs. The next day, the 34 thing happened again and again, Stripes made it clear that he 35 to stay in my new apartment.The new owners became 36 Stripes and even began feeding him. They offered to make Stripes a member of their family after I had tried many time

41、s to keep my cat and 37. It was the perfect 38, I ve heard the expression, If you 39 something, let it go. “ Unwillingly, I did. 40 I had visitation rights.21. A.saw B. owned C. remembered D .caught 22. A bored with B. afraid of C. used to D. sure of23. A. peace B. service C. freedom D.attention24.

42、A. outside B. along C. away D. inside 25. A. enjoy B. mind C.regret D. practice26. A. strange B.important C. possible D. difficult27. A. gave in B. turned up C. got up D.came back 28. A. hopeless B. silent C.missing D.alone29. A. cleaned B. searched C. left D. discovered30. A. car B. cat C. reply D.

43、 call 31. A.found B.bought C.visited D.wanted32. A.lookingfor B.laughingat C. playingwith D.dreamingof33. A.worried B.pleased Csurprised D.nervous34. Aright B.real C.main D.same35. A.forgot B.decided C.refused D.needed36. A.interestedin B.tiredof C.angrywith D.proudof37. A.failed B.waited Cbegan D.c

44、hanged38. A.chance B. answer C.example D. result39. A. doubt B.love C.expect D.dislike40. A.At first B.At last C.At least D.At most 第二节:语法填空（共10小题，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）或括号内单词的正确形式。StephonSandersislikeanyotherteenager.Helovesbasketball,hangingoutwithfriends,and playingvideogames.Buttherisingeighth-gradestudenthasturnedhisloveofgamingintoa 41. (success)business.HestartedStreet Gamez,amobilegamingbusiness 42. allowskidslikehimselftobecomeentrepreneurs(企业家). Stephon43. (come) upwiththeideaforamobilevideogamingbusinessafterhis momasked44. (he) whathewantedfor hisbirthday.Beforeh