2021-2022学年广东省广州市从化五中高一（下）期中英语试卷

第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 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，并在答题卡中将该选项涂黑。

• 1．Are you looking for a good book for your kids？Here，TFK Kid Reporters review four of the most noteworthy reads of 2019.For more recommendations，keep checking this page.
     Title：AstroNuts
     By：Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg Reviewed by：Eshaan Mani
     In AstroNuts，the Earth has been trashed by humans for thousands of years.Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore，the headquarters （总部） of NNASA （Not-NASA）.Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life.Finally，they discover one：Plant Planet.Readers who love sci-fi will enjoy AstroNuts.
     Title：Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation By：Stuart Gibbs
     Reviewed by：Zara Wierzbowski
     The OA is trying to find something called Pandora，which could destroy the world if the wrong people get it.For help，they turn to Charlie，a 12-year-old girl who is as smart as Albert Einstein.And now it's up to her to keep people safe.People who like action-packed mysteries with an element of adventure will enjoy reading this book.
     Title：Stargazing By：Jen Wang Reviewed by：Nora Wilson-Hartgrove
     Christine hears rumors （谣言）that Moon，who's new in town，is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun.But Moon and her mom come to live with Christine's family，and the two kids become best friends.Moon even shares a big secret with Christine.Stargazing is based on author Jen Wang experiences as a child.
     Title：Roll with It By：Jamie Sumner
     Reviewed by：Tyler Mitroff
     Roll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie.She has a disease that makes it hard for her to walk on her own.So she uses a wheelchair.When Ellie and her mom move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa，she must learn to live in a new school and develop new friendships.It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of family and how being different is special.
  
  （1）Who would be interested in reading the book AstroNuts？

  
  A．Children having a passion for history.
  B．Children concerned about animal protection.
  C．Children loving stories of space travel and life on other planets.
  D．Children wanting to know the causes for environmental pollution.
  （2）What is the second book most probably about？

  
  A．A new way to deal with criminals.
  B．A girl's efforts in saving the world.
  C．Albert Einstein's childhood life.
  D．A girl's adventure with friends in the wild.
  （3）If you want to know the life of the disabled，which book is a good choice？

  
  A．Stargazing.
  B．AstroNuts.
  C．Roll with It.
  D．Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation
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• 2．Our bachelor uncle lived with us，who loved hunting and fishing；and it was one of the pleasures of our young life to go fishing with him.
     I remember my first fishing experience as if it happened yesterday.I was very excited when I received that first fishing pole from my uncle's hand，and went fishing with him.It was a still，sweet day of early summer； the leaves seemed greener，the flowers brighter，the birds merrier，than ever before.
     My uncle considerately placed me at the most favorable point.I threw out my line as I had so often seen others，and waited anxiously for a bite，moving the bait（鱼饵）in rapid movement on the surface of the water just like the jumps of a frog.Nothing came of it. "Try again，" said my uncle.Suddenly the bait sank out of sight. "Now for it，" thought I，"here is a fish at last."
     I made a strong pull，and brought up a tangle of weeds.Again and again I cast out my line with aching arms，and drew it back empty. "Try once more，" he said，"we fishermen must have patience to catch a fish." "But remember，boy，" he said，with his big smile，"never say you've caught a fish until it is on dry ground.It's no use showing off anything until it's done."
     How often since I have been reminded of the fish that I did not catch!When hear people boasting of a work as yet undone，I will remember the wise caution of my uncle in that particular instance takes the form of a proverb of universal application："NEVER BOAST（吹嘘）OF YOUR FISH BEFORE YOU CATCH HIM."
  
  （1）From the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2，we can infer that

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  A．the leaves and the flowers were not so beautiful before.
  B．the birds ate lots of fish and felt far merrier than before.
  C．that day the author was much happier than ever before.
  D．that day the uncle was much happier than ever before.
  （2）What message can we learn from the last two paragraphs？

  
  A．Don't count your chickens before they're hatched（孵化）
  B．Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
  C．One false（错误的）step will make a great difference.
  D．True friends have hearts that beat as one.
  （3）Which of the following can best describe the author's uncle？

  
  A．Strong and brave.
  B．Wise and patient.
  C．Patient and strong.
  D．Lazy and talkative.
  （4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text？

  
  A．A sweet day of summer
  B．My first fishing pole
  C．The way to catch a fish
  D．The fish I didn't catch
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• 3．We all love our parents and turn to them when we're in need，but would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends in the school playground or lunch queue？Social networking sites have become virtual extensions of the school hallways，so would you add your parents as "friends" and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends？
     In the past the generation gap included a technology gap，where children were up to date with the latest technology and parents were left behind，content to continue their day-to-day lives as they always had because they had no need to be tech-savvy.However，more and more parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives.This realization has given many parents the motivation to educate themselves about social networking sites.
     These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them；there's also a certain amount of control over privacy that we don't get in real life.Sometimes we feel that privacy is violated（侵犯）when we must accept a "friend" request from a parent or family member.
     It's a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our online lives.On the one hand we don't want to "reject" their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide.On the other hand if you do accept，then you could have a sense of being watched and no longer feel free to comment or communicate the way you did before.
     A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn't take it personally if their child ignores their request："When a teen ignores a parent's friend request，it doesn't necessarily mean that they are hiding something，but it could mean that this is one part of their life where they want to exert their independence."
     Perhaps talking with parents and giving explanations would help soften the blow when you do choose not to add them to your friends list.
  
  （1）Many parents teach themselves social networks because

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  A．they are not content with their daily life
  B．they regard social networks important
  C．they are curious to explore new technologies
  D．they want to view their children's online activities
  （2）What might be the reason for teens to reject their parents' request？

  
  A．They can't choose friends around them.
  B．They have nothing to hide.
  C．They don't want to teach their parents.
  D．Their privacy can not be kept if so.
  （3）A recent survey suggested that

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  A．teens value their privacy and independence
  B．a teen's rejection means they have something to hide
  C．a teen's rejection means nothing special
  D．independence is everything teens desire
  （4）What is most likely to be talked about next？

  
  A．How to bridge the generation gap （代沟）.
  B．How to make friends on social networks.
  C．How to explain to parents about the rejection.
  D．How to use the social networking sites.
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• 4．Building a five-star hotel in the middle of a valuable wilderness（荒野）without damaging the environment might not be easy，but it is far from impossible.The King Pacific Lodge in British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest shows that if enough care and attention is taken，the task is possible.
     Unlike many other hotel building plans，no trees were cut down and no land was wasted to build it.The Lodge does not have the same location（位置）but sits on a floating boat pulled into the sea bay in May，till September.Those wishing to stay in one of its seventeen rooms must access it by boat or seaplane.Each guest staying at the Lodge is charged 3% tax（税）on the protection of the natural resources，but is given the chance to see whales and bears.And since these are the main attractions of the area and of the Lodge，the management knows well that in order to stay in business they must make the area untouched.
     In 2000，the Lodge management signed an agreement with the native（本土的）Gitga'at people.Together they work for the benefit of the area.The Lodge knows that the native tribe（部落）is the owners of the land，so it pays the tribe for the use of their land and even supports the native youth and employs the tribe's people.They，in turn，teach the newcomers about the local culture.
     The King Pacific Lodge is one of a growing number of tourism companies that manage to minimize their environmental damage to win the approval（批准）of the local government where they set up their business.These companies pay more attention to environmental protection and are careful to use natural resources and protect endangered animals.Realizing how destructive tourism can be，they want to avoid the love-it-to-death effect of tourism.
  
  （1）From the passage，we know that the King Pacific Lodge

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  A．follows other hotels' building plans.
  B．is less popular among tourists.
  C．is far away from an important wilderness.
  D．has been created after careful consideration.
  （2）Which of the following statements is TRUE？

  
  A．The King Pacific Lodge is in an area without any trees.
  B．The King Pacific Lodge can be moved from place to place.
  C．Guests in the King Pacific Lodge can take part in programs about the protection of nature.
  D．Guests in the King Pacific Lodge have to pay extra money for the boat to get there.
  （3）According to paragraph 3，we learn that some of the native people

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  A．want to learn the newcomers' culture.
  B．are not willing to sell their land.
  C．are employed by local government to work for the Lodge.
  D．may have the chance to work at the Lodge.
  （4）According to the passage，the tourist industry

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  A．will always do harm to the environment.
  B．cares little about the importance of environmentally friendly tourism.
  C．can do less damage to the environment.
  D．always has a disagreement with the local government.
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第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡中将该选项涂黑。

• 5．As a student，you may be asked to give a speech in your class or school.How can you get your point across to your audience in an interesting way？（1）

  
     Practice makes perfect.Many people are good speakers，but most weren't born that way. （2）

  
     Practice.Practice your speech in front of a mirror to get an idea of how to improve your body language and gestures （姿势）.
     Consider your audience.One of the most important things to remember about public speaking is that you're speaking to an audience. （3）

  The more you can relate your points to their own experiences，the better your speech will be.
     Use note cards wisely.If you're allowed to use notes when speaking，considering putting your main points on note cards. （4）

  They're harder to read at a glance and encourage you to read your speech rather than speaking to the audience.
     （5）

  The biggest mistake teen speakers make is talking too fast.It usually happens when you're feeling anxious.You can prevent yourself from speeding by practicing your speech ahead of time for a friend or listening to a tape recorder.
  
  A.Find some points about the topic that they might find interesting.
  B.But avoid writing entire sentences on cards.
  C.Here are some tips to help you achieve your speech goals.
  D.Use your voice and hands.
  E.Speak loudly and clearly.
  F.What's the key to their success？
  G.Slow down your speed.
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第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡中将该选项涂黑。

• 6．My father always told me： "All work is noble." He wasn't（1）

  ，but he earned a reasonable living.Thanks to his effort，I was able to go to an art college.I，however，wanted to do something（2）

  ，something more interesting.I was special!
     After graduation，I moved to New York in search of a graphic designer job.It was winter and，ever the optimist，I only brought enough money to（3）

  myself for about a month.I wasn't（4）

  --I was sure I'd find a fantastic job immediately.
     Within a few weeks，though，I found myself wandering around the streets having been（5）

  by every design office in town.My hotel（6）

  was almost gone and I hadn't eat in days. "How had I reached this point？" I wondered as I trembled in my thin jacket.
     I was just about to（7）

  when my dad called.He suggested that I get a job in a restaurant until something else came along.At first，pride made me（8）

  .But I was cold，hungry，and unwilling to go home feeling（9）

  and defeated.
     I entered an expensive-looking cafe near one of the design offices that had turned me away and asked the manager if they were（10）

  .She said they were shorthanded，and offered me a job right away.
  （11）

  ，I found that I really enjoyed serving people.I started making big（12）

  right away.Later，the manager learned that I had a design（13）

  and asked me to design the cafe menus.That led to a part-time job at an advertising company.
     Previously，I had never considered being a（14）

  but there I was.I eventually got my dream design job，but that winter I learned not to make（15）

  about work.
  
  

  （1）	A．concerned	B．generous	C．wealthy	D．caring
  （2）	A．different	B．simple	C．strange	D．safe
  （3）	A．entertain	B．protect	C．identify	D．support
  （4）	A．disappointed	B．worried	C．helpless	D．alone
  （5）	A．rejected	B．annoyed	C．restricted	D．invited
  （6）	A．host	B．room	C．contract	D．rent
  （7）	A．show off	B．settle down	C．give up	D．set out
  （8）	A．hesitate	B．agree	C．continue	D．reply
  （9）	A．relieved	B．ashamed	C．secure	D．lonely
  （10）	A．hiring	B．working	C．serving	D．checking
  （11）	A．Surprisingly	B．Undoubtedly	C．Hopefully	D．Obviously
  （12）	A．designs	B．contacts	C．meals	D．tips
  （13）	A．hobby	B．company	C．background	D．task
  （14）	A．waiter	B．designer	C．director	D．manager
  （15）	A．preparations	B．assumptions	C．changes	D．suggestions
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第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 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。

• 7．In 2010，Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger launched（发布）Burbn，an app（1）

  allowed users to make future plans，hang out with friends and post pictures.However，it was difficult for users （2）

  （understand） the app，so they needed to simplify it.Through market research，they found people loved to post photos on Burbn.So they decided to focus（3）

  this one thing.
      Kevin Systrom said，"We（4）

  （actual）got Burbn fully done as an iPhone app，but it seemed confusing with so many features.It was really difficult to decide to start from the very（5）

  （begin），but we made it.We nearly cut everything in the Burbn app except for（6）

  （it）functions of photo，comment （评论），and like.Then（7）

  new app was created.It was Instagram（照片墙）."
      The result was really（8）

  （amaze）.Within 2 months of launching Instagram，it turned out to be a huge success，attracting over 1 million users.Since then，this app（9）

  （win） over one billion monthly active users.Now Instagram is still continuing to change and improve itself to（10）

  （well） meet users' different needs than before.
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第三部分 写作（共三节，满分 50 分）第一节 单词拼写 （共 10 小题，满分 10 分）根据句子意思和中文提示完成下列句子，每空只填一个单词。并将答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。

• 8．The rain is so heavy that the city and its

  （附近的） areas are flooded.
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• 9．Thailand is a religious country

  （包围；围绕） by temples.
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第二节 完成句子 （共 10 小题，满分 20 分）根据中文意思，完成下列句子，每空只填一词，并将答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。

• 27．虽然很多人宣称难以在这个城市谋得好生活，大多数人还是选择在那里安家。
  Although many claim it is tough to

  a good

  in the city，most choose to settle there.
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第三节： 书面表达 （共 1 小题，满分 20 分）

• 28．假定你叫李华，是一名导游，你将带领一个外国旅游团游览广东省。请你用英语写一个发言稿简介广东。要点如下：
  1.位于中国大陆东南部的南海边，海岸线长 3，368 公里。
  2.历史悠久。
  3.特产（香蕉、甘蔗（sugar cane）、荔枝（lychee）、菠萝等）。
  4.华南最发达的工业省份之一。
  注意：1.词数 100 左右。
  2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
  3.开头语和结束语已为你写好。
  参考词汇：工业省份 industrial province，经济特区 special economic zones
  Ladies and Gentlemen，
  Welcome to Guangdong Province.I'm Li Hua.And I'm more than glad to be your guide._____
  Finally，I sincerely hope every one of you will enjoy yourself here.
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