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1、- 1 -20192019学年高一年级第二学期期末考试英语试卷学年高一年级第二学期期末考试英语试卷（满分 150 分 ，时间 120 分钟）第第 I I 卷卷第一部分第一部分 听力（略）听力（略）第二部分第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 4040 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中 ，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A AVinegar（醋）is great. It makes salad, fries and dumplin

2、gs taste better, and you can even clean your windows with it. And now, according to scientists，it may even help the planets population survive climate change. Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan proved that. They found growing plants in vinegar makes th

3、em more resistant to droughts. This could mean that in the future，worries about climate change affecting the worlds supply of food will be much lower.The discovery was made after the researchers studied the Arabidopsis, a plant known for its ability to survive in dry weather. It was found that when

4、the plant was placed in drought-like conditions, it produced a chemical called acetate（醋酸盐）- the main component of vinegar.After discovering this, the scientists experimented further by adding acetate to the soil of other plants before they stopped giving them water completely. After leaving the pla

5、nts for 14 days, they found that the ones treated with acetate had survived, while the untreated plants had dried up and died.Its hoped that this simple method of survival could soon be used to help farmers in dry countries keep their crops alive. “In the experiment, we targeted the basic foods of t

6、he worldrice, wheat and maize. and proved successful” Jong Myong Kim, co-author of the study, told Popular Science - 2 -magazine.Kim has already been in touch with people around the world who are interested in trying this simple and cost-effective method out for themselves from farmers to companies

7、and amateur gardeners. “Now we are trying to cooperate with them to make a method to apply this system, and make the process as simple as possible,” he said. Hopefully this means the end of hunger caused by bad weather in the future.21. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 1 refer to?A.

8、 Vinegar may help creatures survive bad weather.B. Vinegar is found in plants by Japanese scientists.C. Vinegar is very useful for cooking.D. Vinegar is mainly used by people to clean houses.22. Scientists in Japan find from their studies that _.A. the acetate can be used by farmers to replace the s

9、oil.B. the plants treated with acetate could survive dry conditions.C. soil condition could be changed by pouring vinegar continually.D. the Arabidopsis could survive in dry weather because of the shape.23. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. How to decrease the cost is the main issue.B. Ke

10、eping plants alive means a lot for scientists.C. The method is promising especially in agriculture.D. Its too difficult for farmers to accept the method.24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Plants Need Water B. Vinegar and FoodC. Japanese Scientists Find a Way to Survive

11、D. Vinegar Could End HungerB BAs more and more schools rush to put digital devices in the hands of every student, many parents are becoming increasingly worried about the quality of their childrens education. The promise of increased student academic - 3 -achievement through the use of technology ha

12、snt produced any significant results in the past 20 years.Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles conducted a study in 2014 to determine if the social skills of elementary students were blocked by screen time. Two groups of sixth grade students were compared. One group was sent to an

13、 outdoor camp for one week with no screen time, while the control group live life as normal. After one week, the students at camp had made significant improvements over their peers（同龄人）. The good news is that when we limit access to screen time and give children the opportunity to interact face to f

14、ace, they quickly become better at reading the emotional state of others. The bad news is that we have a generation of children that struggle with this basic emotional intelligence skill.Too much screen time has been linked to childhood obesity, sleep disorders, behavior problems, and academic chall

15、enges. But is there a difference between schoolwork and entertainment media?When students are using technology for academic work they are more likely to be communicating with peers, working cooperatively, and developing other important skills. However, all these are impossible when students watch en

16、tertainment media. They just sit and watch!Parents have the right to focus on their childrens screen time at school, but they should begin with discussing the use of digital media at home. Some parents are continuously engaged in their own devices, responding to every ring of their phones, receiving

17、 and sending messages. How can they expect their children to do better?25What was the schools original intention of using digital devices?A. To make sure students get technological education.B. To help students develop socially.C. To make school life more entertaining and colorful.D. To improve stud

18、ents academically.26What aspect of children worries the writer a lot?- 4 -A. Lacking guidance on proper screen time.B. Lacking chances to communicate with others.C. Lacking interest in improving their study.D. Lacking skills in reading others emotional state.27What attitude does the writer have to t

19、he use of digital devices in schoolwork?A. Positive. B. Worried.C. Negative. D. Uncertain.28From the passage, we can learn that _.A. parents shouldnt oppose schools in their educational approachesB. some parents may set a bad example to their children in using digital mediaC. the screen watching tim

20、e shouldnt be longer than 2 hours for studentsD. its wrong for schools to focus on technological educationC COne day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange prob

21、lem inability to read.In the library, I found my way into the “Childrens Room.” I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had a

22、s a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.There on the books cover was a beagle which looked identical to my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes

23、 ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got th

24、e main idea of - 5 -the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and

25、 I were, in my mind, running together.My mothers call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.I never told m

26、y mother about my “miraculous” experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD degree in literature, and authored his own books, articles

27、, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.29The book caught the authors eye because_.A. it contained pretty pictures of animalsB. it reminded him of his own dogC. he found its title easy to understandD. he liked childrens stories very much30Why could the author manage to read the book th

28、rough?A. He was forced by his mother to read it.B. He identified with the story in the book.C. The book told the story of his pet dog.D. The happy ending of the story attracted him.31What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The author has become a successful writer.B. The authors mother read

29、the same book.C. The authors mother rewarded him with a PhD degree.D. The author has had happy summers ever since.D D- 6 -Many Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize(彻底变革) travel in cities and along state highways. But recent experiments are proving tha

30、t autonomous vehicles also have the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans underserved by traditional modes of transportation, such as the elderly and disabled, so long as lawmakers make smart policies that pave the way for invention.A retirement community in San Jose, Ca

31、lifornia , which has been transformed by a small fleet of driverless taxis, shows the potential of self-driving cars to transform peoples lives. Built by a tech company called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road, but residents are already having the benefits of

32、 these autonomous vehicles, which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be unable to enjoy simply because they could not get to them.When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road, these residentswhose average age is 76will also have a convenient and reliable ne

33、w way to appointments. As these cars continue to serve residents there, it is easy to understand why California is moving to simplify laws for the industry.In Michigan, forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles, especially for those with phys

34、ical disabilities. The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the development of this technology, saying that it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.Many recognize that autonomo

35、us vehicles will be the future of transportation, but it is too often overlooked that this future cannot arrive fast enough for millions of Americans who are forced to depend on others for day-to-day travel. The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rul

36、es and laws to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.32Whats the attitude of most American people to the future of autonomous vehicles?- 7 -A. uncertain B. doubtfulC. indifferent D. optimistic33What is the modified Ford Fusion?A. The collection of social activities.B. The name of a retirem

37、ent community.C. A kind of autonomous vehicle.D. A two-mile road for self-driving cars.34Examples are given in the third and forth paragraphs to prove_.A. what are preventing the development of the technologyB. why driverless cars are restricted in many states in AmericaC. how driverless technology

38、benefits the aged and disabledD. when driverless cars can enter peoples life eventually35What does the author attempt to inform us in the last paragraph?A. The concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.B. The weak groups are often overlooked despite technology advances.C. The benefit

39、s of driverless cars have been fully unlocked.D. Regulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Are you suffering from FOMOthat is, Fear Of Missing Out? Research shows that a growing number of young people are, with wo

40、rrying reasons for their sleep and schoolwork.36 You arent able to do your best unless you sleep well. Most experts agree that the appropriate number of hours is eight, and this has been accepted as common sense for as long as I can remember. However, I was young once and know most of you get much l

41、ess sleep than that.I read an interesting article in a teachers magazine recently. 37 Worryingly, the results showed that teenagers are facing a new problem. They may go to bed and get up at appropriate times, but a growing number are waking up in - 8 -the middle of the night, not to use the bathroo

42、m or have a snack, but because of FOMO.According to the article, the number of students waking up during the night to check social media is growing. Afraid of missing a comment or opportunity to take part in a chat, teenagers are waking at all times of the night, going online and getting involved. 3

43、8 Experts are worried about this growing trend and the report reveals some worrying statistics: 23% of 12-to 15-year-olds wake up nearly every night to use social media. 39 One in third of the students are constantly tired and unable to function to their full capacity.So Id like to ask you to be res

44、ponsible when it comes to social media. Switch off your devices at night. The world wont end and your social media will be waiting to greet you in the morning! 40 .A. But things are getting out of hand.B. They did a study of 848 students in Wales.C. Another 15% wake up at night once a week for the s

45、ame reason.D. I give you my word that you wont have missed anything important.E. All happens when they should be sound asleep.F. FOMO is the fear that everyone else is having more fun and more excitement than you.G. Everybody knows how important it is for students to get a good nights sleep every ni

46、ght.第三部分 英语知识运用英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节完形填空 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。“How dare you!” My anger finally burst out when my son 41 to go to the piano classes for the third time that day. He rolled his eyes at me, which made me even 42 . I compl

47、etely lost my 43 and screamed at the top of my lungs, “Enough! You are not my boy anymore!” He didnt 44 or talk back to - 9 -me. He responded in 45 with a look of helplessness that I had never seen before. He used to cry violently and beg me to 46 him. The innocence shining in his big eyes would 47

48、that hot-tempered beast in me away in the end. 48 , this timeDid what he had done really make me 49 ? No. Did such anger come entirely from his improper 50 ? No. Had I ever given it a chance to listen to and 51 him? No. My demanding job, my 52 housework, my kids cry for company, all formed a minefie

49、ld and all that was needed to 53 it up was a fuse (导火索). My son was the 54 .The rest of the day, he 55 an outdoor walk, a ride in the park and even his favorite games and just wanted to be alone. I could 56 the greatest sorrow and the most true innocence in his eyes. After admitting my own fault, I held this tiny trembling creature 57 in my arms, tears swelling in my eyes.For those who bel