1、2019 -2020学年下期期末考试高一英语试题卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项，并 在答题卡上将该项涂黑。APizza InnPizza Inn is a pizza restaurant chain that specializes in American-style pan pizzas. Pizza Inn prices are similar to other large pizza chains except for the fact that they only o
2、ffer pizzas in medium and large sizes. Pizza Inn offers pizzas in 4 different crusts （酥皮）：Thin Crust, New York Pan, Italian Crust and Triple Cheesy Stuffed Crust. The restaurant also offers other kinds of typical Italian food.FreddysFreddys is a fast casual restaurant chain that specializes in vario
3、us sandwiches and burgers as well as frozen custard （蛋奶沙司）. Freddys prices are about averages . Besides frozen custard, Freddys also has a few varieties of beef and chicken burgers and sandwiches . They also have 3 different hot dogs: regular, Chicago-style and chili cheese .A & WA & W is a fast-foo
4、d restaurant chain that is known for their own brand of root beer. A & W prices are competitive with the rest of the fast-food industry. Although A & W sells burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and frozen treats, most people go there for their famous root beer.HopdoddyHopdoddy is a fast casual cha
5、in specializing in burger and beer combinations. Their burgers are advertised as being made from the freshest ingredients （食材）. Hopdoddy prices are higher than those of an average fast-food burger shop. Part of that is simply because of the quality of ingredients used to create the food. Although th
6、ey are mainly known for their burgers, they also offer various other things such as salads, sides and milkshakes .21. How is Pizza Inn different from other large pizza chains?A.Its prices are lower.B.It doesnt offer small pizzas .C. Its pizzas are more delicious .D. It doesnt serve frozen treats.22.
7、What is the most popular in A & W?A. Root beer. B. Burgers.C. Hot dogs. D. Sandwiches.23.Why are Hopdoddy burgers more expensive?A. They are unique in taste.B. They are combined with beer.C. They are made in limited numbers.D. They are made from high-quality ingredients .BAn 82-year-old Chinese fema
8、le pilot has set a record in the countrys airline industry after flying a small plane for 40 minutes in Beijing. Miao Xiaohong, one of Chinas second batch （一批）of female pilots, controlled the Tecnam P2010 plane to take off, turn, climb, dive and land safely at the Shifosi Airport in Pinggu District
9、of Beijing.In 1956, Miao Xiaohong, who graduated from a high school in Jinan, won a position in the second batch. She graduated from the flight school in 1958. In the following years, she flew many important missions （任务）.In 1963, she undertook a mission to airdrop materials for the flood-stricken a
10、reas in Hebei Province. Poor visibility （能见度）prevented her locating the target areas as the clouds were about 100 meters above the ground, but she managed to finish the task.In 1989, she retired and started her writing career. When she collected materials for her books, she found that many aged pilo
11、ts in other countries still flew, and she had the idea to return to the sky. To prepare for the flight, she walked 3 ,000 steps every day and moved her arms to meet the requirements for high-altitude flight during the past two months. Different from past flights for missions, this time her goal was
12、to enjoy the flight. She said that it was exciting and fresh. Seeing the boundless blue sky unfold in front of me, I feel it is very open, she said.The trainer said that Miao Xiaohong could finish 30 hours of flight to get a license for commercial flight. She said, My physical condition is good enou
13、gh tofinish the 30-hour flight but it is not so important for me to get such a license. After achieving my dream of returning to the sky, I hope to encourage young women to join the airline industry. Im 82 years old and I can fly again. You, the young people, can fly and will fly better than me.24.W
14、hat can we learn from the airdrop mission carried out by Miao Xiaohong?A. She was a very brave pilot.B. She had excellent flying skills.C. She suffered from poor eyesight.D. She usually completed hard tasks.25. What made Miao Xiaohong have the idea of flying a plane at the age of 82?A. Her deep love
15、 for flight.B. Her wish to set a flying record .C. The requirements of her books.D. The influence of other aged pilots .26. Which of the following words can best describe Miao Xiaohong?A. Faithful.B. Energetic.C. Determined.D. Promising.27. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Returning t
16、o the blue skyB. Coming to join in the flightC. Managing to finish difficult tasksD. Improving yourself to set a recordCMy husband came across the program from his fathers high school graduation 90 years ago. It was the Class of 1928 and their class motto （格言）was, Build for character, not for fame.
17、Im pretty sure society has done quite the opposite to that one. These days, we have people who are famous for simply being famous. They havent done anything particularly impressive, but they do take great selfies （自拍照）. We are all crazy about fame these days, mainly thanks to social media. All we wa
18、nt is for people to follow us, friend us, like us or share our posts. We are nearly mad about fame.Build for character, not for fame. ” is based on the belief that one is looking up and ahead. Thats an encouraging idea, especially today, when most of us have our heads down, looking at the screens of
19、 our smartphones. Looking ahead and building for character takes thought and intentionality （意向性）. One can be intentional in building for fame as well, but fame often relies heavily on the right timing and connections as well as the creation of a base of fans and supporters. Character isnt decided b
20、y the ideas of others. Character is built with self-discipline （自律）and a willingness to learn from difficulties. Character grows inside and needs no praise.Fame depends on people looking at you, while character is who you are when no one is looking. Fame often comes with jealousy （嫉妒）-a feeling that
21、 time is running out or that someone better than you is coming to steal your fans. Character is marked by feeling fulfilled and being generous . There is satisfaction that comes with the reward of achievements, but at the same time, good character willingly holds the door open for others who are als
22、o hoping to achieve.This graduation season, speakers will tell new graduates to get out there and build a better world. The best way is to build character, the kind that runs deep and can carry you through lifers storms. Build character with courage, justice （公正） and strength. Build character by res
23、pecting yourself and others . Build character with kindness, hope and love. Build for character and you will build a better world .28. What does the author think of people nowadays?A.Theyre mad about achievements.B. They want to be famous very much.C. Theyre trying to build for character.D. They lik
24、e doing everything impressive.29.What does “ building for character require people to do?A. Connect with others at the right time.B. Mind their behavior when being looked at.C. Behave themselves and learn from hardships readily .D. Look ahead and accept other peoples advice willingly.30.The underlin
25、ed word fulfilled in Paragraph 4 probably means “.A. contentB. confidentC. famousD. comfortable31 . Why does the author value building for character”？A. It inspires people to achieve more.B. It enables us to build a better world.C.It allows graduates to get a good job.D.It helps us again respect fro
26、m other people.DEven though theyre not the most exciting things in the world, plants have attracted us ever since the days of early humans. They may not do any tricks or greet us when we come home at night like a dog would, but that doesnt mean theyre any less interesting than animals.However, just
27、when we thought we knew everything we could about them, a recent study found that plants may have a secret ability that has gone unnoticed all this time.According to the study by Australian biologist Monica Gagliano, published in the journal Oecologia, plants may be able to hear” sounds . To come to
28、 this conclusion, Gagliano and her team planted pea seedlings （幼苗）in a pair of different Y-shaped pots with two arms. The first pots arms led to fresh water, while the others led to either dry soil or a sealed （密封的）plastic tube containing flowing water. Naturally, the first pots seedlings grew towar
29、d the water. Whats surprising, however, is that the second pots seedlings grew toward the sealed water supply but not the soil.They just knew the water was there even if the only thing to discover was the sound of it flowing inside the pipe, ” Gagliano told Scientific American . She believes that pl
30、ants are able to use their leaves to discover sound waves, which make tiny vibrations （振动）as theyre produced. This could explain why so many people believe that singing or playing music to their plants helps them grow. “ I had a plant that I used to wash the leaves of once a week and sing to, plant
31、lover Heather Goodall told BBC News. It grew from being about 2 feet tall to 7 feet tall in just a couple of years.So, does this mean we should start treating our plants like pets? Not necessarily, although perhaps it does mean we should give them more respect. I would like to see plants accepted mo
32、re as the amazing and interesting living beings, and less as just a source of human nutrition, Fatima Cvrckova, a scientist at Charles University in the Czech Republic, told BBC News.32.What did Gagliano find in their study?A. Plants can recognize the sound of water.B. Sound can change the direction
33、 plants grow toward.C. Plants can tell the difference between various sounds.D. Different plants can discover sounds in different ways.33.What do plants use to hear sound according to Gagliano?A. Their roots. B. Their flowers. C. Their fruits. D. Their leaves.34.Why does the author mention Heather G
34、oodalls example?A. To show a different way of growing plants.B. To inspire people to sing to their plants often.C. To prove that music plays a role in plant growth.D. To stress the importance of treating plants like pets.35. What would Cvrckova probably agree with?A. Plants are just a source of huma
35、n nutrition.B.There is still a lot we do not know about plants.C. Plants are unbelievable and deserve more respect.D.Most people do not care enough about their plants.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,并在答 题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Making a Good First ImpressionIts important to make a good
36、 first impression with people. Whether theyre a customer or a potential friend, you want them to think highly of you. If they dont, youre not likely to make much progress moving forward. 36 Before youve even opened your mouth, people have already formed an opinion of you based on your body language.
37、 With that in mind, its a good idea to change how you present yourself to ensure youre not giving off a bad atmosphere. Its all in the face.Any honest and fair person is going to be looking at your face when youre talking to them. Of course, that means whatever is going on up there will be picked ap
38、art more than anything else you do. 37 In the right circumstances, it will express warmth and show you to be welcoming, something thats unbelievably important for the first impression. Moreover, make sure to keep eye contact as often as possible It shows that youre focusing on them, especially when
39、theyre talking. 38So many of us close our arms without thinking about it，but thats one of the biggest no-nos when it comes to first impressions. Standing there with your arms folded is going to set you apart from the crowd for all the wrong reasons. 39 This will drive people away from you very quick
40、ly and make a poor first impression. Show your interest.40 The wrong movements or positions can signal that you dont care what the other person has to say. Fortunately, there are non-verbal cues (暗示）you can make which will show your interest without going overboard. These include things like leaning
41、 forward and giving purposeful nods. Small gestures like this show that youre taking part in the conversation and not invested （投入的）in something happening over their shoulder.A.Open up your body.B.Stand close to others in conversation.C.Show your interest when others are talking.D.However, theres mo
42、re to the first impression than what you say.E.Body language shows whether youre interested in someone or not.F.It gives people the impression that youre bored and dont want to be there.G.Make sure that you smile as often as possible if its acceptable in the situation.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共2
43、0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A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。Inspiration can be a strange thing. You never know when it might 41 , and sometimes it can come from the most 42 places.I recently read about an author named Nnedi Okorafor. When she was in college, she had a serious spine di
44、sorder （脊椎病）.The doctor told her that a simple operation could 43 it. But when she woke up from her 44 , she found that she couldnt move her legs and was in great pain.Okorafor got well later. But before she recovered, she saw 45 things in her hospital room. She imagined her 46 as a wild animal that
45、 47 her from the shadows （阴影）. But she also imagined a woman who could actually fly. This 48 woman inspired her and helped her 49 her pain. I felt myself become 50 , she wrote in her book Broken Places & Outer Spaces: Finding Creativity in the Unexpected.We 51 know where we might find the inspiratio
46、n to create. As a 52 , most of my inspiration comes from other peoples music. But I also find 53 in other places. Books, movies and even just moments in everyday life can 54 new creations. For example, I recently watched the movie Blade Runner again. Ive seen it plenty of times before 55 its one of
47、my favorite movies. But this time, for some reason I saw it 56 . I decided to make music that could create the same feeling as the 57 Its not completed yet, but the music Im working on now is deeply 58 by the movies setting and characters.Anything can 59 us. You just have to be 60 to catch inspirati
48、on when it hits.41 . A. passB. existC. strikeD. help42. A. attractiveB. unexpectedC. familiarD. dangerous43. A. saveB. overcomeC. controlD. treat44. A. dreamB. operationC. shockD. recovery45. A. terribleB. confusingC. strangeD. fortunate46. A. painB. sadnessC. fearD. anger47. A. bitB. observedC. discoveredD. hunted48. A. magicalB. confidentC. violentD. curious49. A. experienceB. standC. forgetD. suffer50. A. smarterB. busi
