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高一年级期末质检英语试题 第一部分阅读[共两节，满分60分] 第一节（共15小愿：每小恩3分，满分45分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World Library of Strahov Monastery(Prague,Czech Republic) The oldest part of the Library of Strahov Monastery,the Baroque Theological Hall, was established between 1671 and 1674,making the establishment one of the oldest and best preserved historical libraries in the world.Over 200,000 volumes are collected here,with many,of the texts printed between 1501 and 1800. Old Library of Trinity College(Dublin,Ireland) Old Library of Trinity College was founded in 1592.Appropriately named the Long Room,this space is located within the Old Library at Trinity College.Previously,the room's ceiling was flat and only shelved books on the lower level.However,the college was granted a free copy of every book published in Britain and Ireland, requiring the expansion of the cavernous space.4321 9v79219q022se1sr Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading (Rio de Janeicro,Brazil) In 1837,a group of 43 Portuguese immigrants and political refugees established the Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading to promote their culture in what was the Empire of Brazil.The library was designed by architect Rafael da Silva e Castro in a neo-Gothic style and was inspired by the Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon. Cite de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine(Paris,France) The library at the Cite de I'architecture et du patrimoine opened its doors in September 2007.It's a must visit for any architecture lover.Not only because of the amazing location in a Romanesque(罗马式的)sistine,but also because its entire collection is dedicated to works about architecture,and landscaping.The library also houses the largest collection of preserved romanesque wall paintings in France. 1.Which library has the longest history? A.Old Library of Trinity College.B.Library of Strahov Monastery C Cite de Architecture et du Patrimoine.D Royal-Portuguese Cabinet of Reading. 2.What is the purpose of the establishment of Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading? A.To remember a famous designer.B.To accommodate poor Portuguese C.To spread Portuguese culture.D.To preserve historical documents. 3.Which library attracts those interested in art and architecture most? snodgla mot aisapiz gaio lo A.Library of Strahov Monastery. B.Old Library of Trinity College. C Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading.D Cite de'Architecture et du Patrimoine. B From the deserts of Southern California to the forests of Alaska,the U.S. possesses a diversity (of nature.For most of her life.Joy Ryan never saw the scenery beyond her home state of Ohio.Then,when she was in her mid-eighties,her grandson Brad Ryan decided to take her on a journey to all of the U.S.National Parks. which took eight years to complete.At the age of 93,Grandma Joy has finally seen all 63 parks,ending her journey in the National Park of American Samoa. "When I learned she had never seen the great wildernesses of America-deserts, mountains,oceans,I decided to intervene (in some way."Brad says.This idea inspired their first trip to the Great Smoky Mountains.However,once they were on the 2 road,Brad realized that they could visit more parks that were nearby.Over the years. 2 they managed to see all of the famous sights at Yosemite,the Grand Canyon,the Redwoods,and so on.But Brad values the time spent with his grandmother just as much as the amazing places they were able to visit. Despite Grandma Joy'solder age,she was able to hike mountains.Brad regards her love for life as the key to her good health.She is grateful for each new day and is always excited for the next journey.Finally,their long journey across the U.S.came to an end with American Samoa. 266⊙ I am thankful every momning for giving me another day.Grandma Joy shares. "And you're your choice whether you're going to have a rainy day or a sunny day.So. smile at everybody.and let everybody know you're having a whale of a time." While 上a her tour of the U.S.has come to a close,she and her grandson are not done traveling Next up,they have their sights set on Kenya. 5以0 no oit2山3o 4.Why did Brad decide to intervene in some way? smib mon2sin的 b语926 A.To celebrate Grandma Joy's93rd birthday. n0w的5710 B.To complete a task he promised Grandma Joy. od o mt nof ncnetts uounlo. C.To enrich Grandma Joy's travelling experiences. di0pn地o2c D.To realize Grandma Joy's dream of visiting parks. 18 5.Which of the following best describes their tour in Brad's eyes? A A.Tough and challenging B.Tiring but educational. C.Stressful but eye-opening. D.Amazing and worthwhile. 6.Which factor mainly contributes to Grandma Joy sgood health? A.Her grandson's inspiration.B.Her positive attitude C.Her reqular exercise D.Her adventurous spirit. 7.What can be a suitable title for the text? A Stay Curious,Stay Young B Nevertoo Old to Hit the Road C Laughter the Best Medicine D.Travelling Contributes to Long Life Recently scientists have announced some good news:Several important tuna( species have stepped back from the edge of extinction. Two bluefin tuna species,a yellowfin,and an albacore are no.longer seriously endangered or have moved off the leading international list of endangered species entirely. The unexpectedly fast recovery speaks to the success of efforts over the past decade to end overfishing.But tuna are not the only species scientists are thinking carefully at the 2021 World Conservation Congress in Marseille,France,which is organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).Researchers warn that many other sea species continued to be imperiled.For example,more than a third of the world's sharks are still threatened with extinction due to overfishing. habitat loss,and climate change. I think the good news is that sustainable(可持续的))fishing industry is possible, says Beth Polidoro,a biologist at Arizona State University.We can eat fish without reducing the population to the point where it is on the road to dying out or extinction." At the same time,she warns that the recovery should not encourage us to catch as many fish as we want."We need to keep doing what's working.Polidoro adds. The IUCN,which determines the world's most endangered species on its Red List of Threatened Species,also announced at the meeting that some animals are moving in the other direction,onto the Red List.Like the Komodo dragon,an lizard (it is at particular risk from climate change. Of course,the work of protection is never over,and it will require close and continuous attention to make sure neither tuna nor Komodo dragons return to the edge of dying out.But for now,people can celebrate a few wins for the animal world. 8.What is the good news about tuna? A.They have been removed from the list of endangered species. B.The fishing of tuna has been put to an end completely. C.The population of some tuna species has recovered. D.The number of some tuna species increases slowly. 9.What does the underlined word "imperiled in paragraph 3 mean? A.Dangerous..ff英信B.Sustainable. C.Disappointing. D.Endangered. 10.Why does the writer mention "the Komodo dragon"in paragraph 5? A.To introduce a topic. B.To make a comparison. C.To explain an idea.D.To give an example. 11.What is the writer s attitude towards the recovery of the tuna species? A.Positive.B.Concerned.C.Critical.D.Doubtful. y peolo o ate'b You might think people all over the United States have Wi-Fi-wireless Internet service-and mobile phones.But there is no such service in Green Bank,West Virginia, t a tiny town four hours from the US capital,Washington D.C.Fewer than 150 people live in Green Bank,which has two churches,an elementary school and a public library. It is also home to the largest radio telescope in the world. There is a ban (on Wi-Fi in Green Bank,along with anything else that can on create electromagnetic(电磁的物waves.Officials say the waves could disturb the signals the telescope receives. For many Americans,a visit to Green Bank is a little like returning to the 1950s.To get there,you must read road signs because there is no GPS service in the town. People can connect with the Internet through telephones,but wireless service is not The observatory (is one of the largest employers in the area.The National Science Foundation(NSF)spends about $8.2 million a year to operate the observatory. telescope and educational center. Jonah Bauserman is a technician.If he supposes there is a signal that is not allowed in the zone,he drives to the house where the signal is coming from and checks it.But once a week,when the device is cleaned,some banned devices are allowed near it. People in the town respect the work of the scientists.And they say they are happy to live without Wi-Fi and mobile phones."You know,instead of sitting here with our phones and other devices we're out fishing,hunting and going to each other's houses.Everyone knows each other and communication is almost always face to face. 12What will you see when you pay a visit to Green Bank? A.GPS service.B Guide posts. CCellphone towers.D Radio-controlled toys. 13.What is Jonah Bauserman's duty in his work? A.Following signals from cellphones. B.Cleaning the telescope once a week. C.Listening for signals from outer space. D.Protecting the telescope from being affected. 14 What has the telescope brought to the local people? A·Great wealth. B.Many job chances. C.A healthier lifestyle. D.Much difficulty in life. 15.What may be the best title for this text? A.An American Town Without Wi-Fi and Mobile Phones B.Good Relationships Between People in an American Town C.The Largest Radio Telescope in the World D.A Better Life Without Wireless Devices 第二节（共5小题：每小题3分，满分15分） 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 How to prepare for an exam is a big question that you always ask yourself.Here are some tips that may help you. Never fear or hate exam and be confident. Some students study well but still may be much afraid of exams and due to this reason they get upset and won't be able to get marks 16 You have to be confident and it is of great help for you to gain success. Prepare a good timetable. Prepare a timetable before starting the study.17 Difficult subjects can be given more time and easier ones less,but most importantly you should spare some time for rest. Select a proper atmosphere for studying. Studying atmosphere plays a very important role.Can anyone study well while others around are watching TV?So pick a place where you feel comfortable. 18 Make sure that while you are studying a subject you are focusing on it only.So keep the books of other subjects away from your eyesight so that you won't be upset about all the things you have to learn. Make notes while studying. This is a very important point.While studying,make small notes.The note should be short and clear to make the review easier.19 Yet don't try to cover everything in it. 20 On the night before exam you have to sleep well,at least 6 hours and not more than 8 hours.Remember this will have a great effect on your exam.And have your food as in your daily diet. A.Have a sound sleep. B-Sleep well and eat well. C.This should include all the subjects. D.This will be of great use to your coming exams. E.Agood note shall include the most important points. F.So leave all your fears and free your mind before starting the study. G.That is where you feel relaxed and can pay attention to what you are doing. 第二部分语言运用[共两节，满分40分] 第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Eric knew he was in trouble.His 21 had ballooned to 320 pounds,and he was 22 more than $1,000 a month on medications for high blood pressure,Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. In 2010,a23told him to buy a funeral plot because he would need it in five years..He was51 years old.So he went to talk with a naturopathic(自然疗法的) doctor about 24 weight.She said,"Get a shelter dog." Eric was 25,but he took that advice,26 to the Humane Society Silicon Valley near his home in San Jose,Calif.He told the shelter,"I want a(n) 27 fat middle-aged dog,like me."That's how he 28 Peety. Peety needed to be 29,so Eric and Peety walked,for at least a half hour a day.Eric,who was 30 as an area sales manager for GE appliances,shifted to a plant-based 31 Over the course of a year,he lost 140 pounds.Peety lost 25.Eric 32 the medications. It wasn' t just the walks with Peety that 33 Eric's life.The dog helped keep him from backsliding(倒退)into his old, 34 lifestyle."He looked at me like I was the best person on the 35 and I wanted to become the person he thought I was." 21.A.height B.weight C.length D.depth 22.A.spending B.donating C.contributing D.cheating 23.A.master B.volunteer C.soldier D.doctor 24.A.holding B.gaining C.losing D.taking 25.A.concerned B.amazed C.frightened D.annoyed 26.A.heading B.parading C.exploring D.advancing 27.A.simply B.illegally C.officially D.extremely 28.A.loved B.discovered C.met D.taught 29.A.walked B.fed C.cared D.trained 30.A.counting B.working C.standing D.performing 31.A.variety B.pack C.source D.diet 32.A.got off B.gave off C.worked out D.made out 33.A.ruined B.transformed C.impressed D.exchanged 34.A.unpleasant B.unexpected C.unusual D.unhealthy 35.A.island B.street C.planet D.campus 第二节（共10小题：每小题2分，满分20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。 The Jinyun shaobing,a 36 (tradition)Chinese snack that originated in Jinyun county.located in Lishui city.Zhejiang province,has been enjoying increasing popularity both37 home and abroad with its unique flavors and long history. The snack is made of dough (stuffed with various fillings-including pork, dried vegetables,sesame seeds and maltose syrup.It's baked in a barrel-shaped oven at high temperature until the crust (is crisp and golden. The snack has been passed down for more than 650 years in Jinyun.It 38 (be)once a favorite food of Zhu Yuanzhang,the founder of the Ming Dynasty.39 tasted it during his military campaign in Jinyun.Liu Ji,40 famous scholar and official of the Ming Dynasty,also wrote a poem praising the snack. Jinyun shaobing is not only a delicacy for locals and41(tour),but also a source of income and pride for many Jinyun folks. The local government has42(high)valued the development of the Jinyun shaobing industry and set up a special office to support it in 2014. By the end of 2022,the Jinyun shaobing industry had generated a total output value of 3.02 billion yuan,43(provide)jobs for some 24,000 people. It had opened more than 8,000 stores across China and in 16 countries and regions -incuding the United States,Italy,Spain,Australia and in the United Arab Emirates. 44 (adapt)to different markets and tastes,Jinyun shaobing makers have innovated 45 (they)products with various fillings such as seafood and cheese. 第三部分写作[共两节，满分40分] 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是学生会主席李华，你校计划下周五举办一场露天音乐节，请你给擅长吉他的外教Dvd 写一封邮件，邀请他表演一首曲日，内容包括： L,发出邀请：2.告知话动安排：3.表达期待 注意：1.词数80左右： 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文，续写词数 应为150左右， The 13-year-old schoolgirl,Laura,picked up a purse on her road back home.She looked inside:300 pounds!She thought of the pink bike that she had always wanted. but her parents couldn't afford,Laura looked around.No one seemed to have seen her with the purse.She put it into her school bag and ran home quickly. When she got home,she put the purse in her treasure box.But there was still one problem:How could she tell her parents about it?Then Laura remembered the prize of the writing contest was 300 pounds.She would tell her parents that she had won the prize.In fact,the contest would start in two weeks.She wanted to take part,but lacked confidence. The next day.Laura rushed home after school.She was just about to tell her mother the news when her mother said,"I have enough money left over this week for a treat.I've bought some strawberries.You can have onel" Laura paused,and quickly lost in thought.What would happen if her mother lost her purse and someone else kept it?They might not have any food for weeks!Laura ran to her room.She took the purse and handed it to her mother. "I found this,"she said."It has 300 pounds in it." "Wow!"said her mother,"300 pounds!" She looked inside the purse and found a photo of a woman.It was Mrs.Jones,a writing teacher in college."It could be Mrs.Jones'"she said,"We'll have to take it to her right away. 注意：1续写的词数应为150个左右： 2请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答 They headed to Mrs.Jones'house with the purse. Laura told Mrs.Jones about the coming writing contest