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湖南省部分学校
2021-2022学年高一上学期期中英语试题精选汇编
阅读理解专题
湖南省衡阳市第八中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
第二部分 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 。
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The Five Best Countries to Move to for Retirement
Retiring in a different country is gaining popularity. Below are five of the best countries to seek retirement.
Costa Rica
Mild climate, breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees to Costa Rica. The country readily welcomes immigrants and offers a simple residency process. With a monthly income of at least $ 1,000 per month from Social Security or a similar source, people enjoy a high standard of living at a much lower cost than the U. S.
Malaysia
Retirees who choose to make Malaysia home will appreciate its rich culture and attractive scenery. Moreover, the country offers modern facilities at modest prices. Immigrants enjoy Convenience and comfort in their daily life. You will find low-cost rental units, delicious street food, and various shopping malls.
Mexico
Because it’s close to the U. S., Mexico draws more than a million American retirees to its borders. Increasing immigrant communities enjoy seaside living and conversations with friendly English speaking locals. Plus, legal residents over the age of 60 receive airline, grocery, and restaurant discounts.
Panama
Gentle ocean wind takes the heat out of hot year-round temperatures, which has been the chief attraction to foreign retirees. Beautiful beaches and a booming economy also attract retirees to Panama. An income of $ 2,000 per month covers modest living costs. Furthermore, the country offers discounts to retirees with a special visa.
1. What do Costa Rica and Malaysia have in common.
A. Convenient shopping.
B. Relatively low living cost.
C. Various cultural activities.
D. Simple immigration procedures.
2. Which country location specially attracts retirees from the U. S.?
A. Malaysia’s. B. Mexico’s.
C. Panama’s. D. Costa Rica’s.
3. What is the main reason for retirees to choose Panama?
A. Beautiful beaches. B. A booming economy.
C. A pleasant climate. D. Discounts for retirees.
B
More than 10,000 people were made homeless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas overflowed its banks yesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain.
The wooden bridge across the river has been washed away. The town is cut off by flood waters. At the fifth mile, Jalan Tengkn, the water is two meters deep. It is closed to all traffic. Flooding first happened at mid-afternoon yesterday along the river banks. People trying to get to higher ground were just in time to escape the destroying of the flood. Most of the flood victims(受害者) had to leave all their things behind.
The National Flood Relief(救济) Center was reported to give its help and by early evening the whole town was moved out, helped by the army, police, Red Cross Society and volunteers(志愿者).
The flood victims are now housed in different simple relief centers in the nearby town of Ternang. “Everything possible is being done to help the unlucky people,” a government spokesman said, “In fact, money, food and clothing have begun to come in from public organizations and helpful people. A Disaster Relief Fund(救灾基金会) will be started as soon as possible.”
According to the latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang. The whole town is expected to be wholly covered by the water. So far no deaths have been reported.
4. This passage is probably taken from ______.
A. a storybook B. a textbook
C. a magazine D. a newspaper
5. It seems that the flood happened just because ______.
A. the banks were too low B. the wooden bridge is solid (坚固)
C. the river was too narrow D. they had had wet days for some time
6. From the passage we know that ______.
A. though the town was flooded, you could still go there by bus
B. as soon as the water flowed over the banks, people began to go to higher lands
C. the government and the whole society are taking great care of the flood victims
D. the flood hasn't brought a large loss to the town as nobody died in the flood
7. What is the best title for this passage?
A. A Big Flood B. Ternang Is destroyed
C. Over 10,000 People Are Homeless D. Rescue Team Arrived
C
“Life is about daring to carry out your ideas,” said Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner.
One of the best-known living mountaineers, now 74, Messner became the first person to climb Mount Qomolangma alone and without the help of bottled oxygen (氧气) in 1980.
He also became, in 1986, the first to reach the world’s 14 mountain tops of over 8,000 meters, again without bottled oxygen.
Along the way, he has practiced a special style of mountaineering known as alpinism, in which climbers try to reach the top with as little material (材料) and outside help as possible.
But it is an art that is increasingly getting lost — today’s climbers depend on Sherpas (local guides for climbers in the Himalayas) and ready-made routes to reach the top, Messner said.
“The true alpinist doesn’t want such help. He wants to go into the wild,” he said.
His achievements have made him a great hero, but Messner says he has gotten into plenty of dangerous situations along the way，too.
“Around half of the top alpinists have died climbing,” he said.
“Of course, if I turn back more often than the others, I can increase my chances of survival,” he added. “But if I hadn’t been lucky a few times, I wouldn’t be here.”
Messner later moved on to different challenges (挑战), crossing the Gobi Desert and Antarctica.
He is also a writer and was in Frankfurt to present his latest book, “Wild”, telling the true story of a 1916 Antarctic expedition (探险).
Today, Messner spends his time making films and talks excitedly about his present one, which is set in Kenya, Africa, and tells the story of two climbers who run into trouble and are faced with life-changing situations.
After a lifetime of following his next dream, he believes film-making will be his final project.
“I was always at my best when I was learning, when I was curious (求知的),” he said.
8. What is special about true alpinists?
A. They can reach the top quickly.
B. They try to depend on themselves.
C. They follow ready-made routes.
D. They often work with local guides.
9. What helped Messner survive dangerous situations?
A. Good luck. B. Belief.
C. Good skills. D. Courage.
10. What does Messner tell us about the story of his new film?
A. It is very interesting.
B. It happens in Africa.
C. It is based on his latest book.
D. It records his true experiences.
11. What is the text mainly about?
A. A new film. B. A new book.
C. A great alpinist. D. A great expedition.
D
Humans have favoured red apples for generations, but rising temperatures could mean the end of a rosy red apple.
The ancestors of the modern apple were wild trees growing in what is now Kazakhstan. Today, wild apple trees still grow there, perfuming the air with fallen fruit and feeding the bears that move slowly through the forest, although the wild apples' numbers have become smaller by 90% in the last 50 years due to human development and their future is uncertain.
Apple colour arises from the expression level of certain genes in the skin, scientists have found. Interestingly, colour also depends on temperature. To get an apple that's fully red, temperatures must stay cool, David Change, an expert at Plant and Food Research in New Zealand, explains. As temperatures warm, he suggests, it could become more difficult for apples to turn red.
Colour probably didn't win other features of an apple when growers were evaluating a new tree, however. Instead, they focused on the taste and use for the apple: some are good for cider, some for pies, some for sauce, and some for eating. It didn't much matter exactly what the fruit looked like and whether it looked the same from tree to tree, because farmers were growing fruit for themselves and for their local market, and function mattered more than looks.
Bunker says that all changed about a hundred years ago. The redder apples might not be better than the yellower ones—in fact they might be worse---but, "red sells; that's the problem”.
"It happens to every single apple on the market," says Bedford. "That's just the nature of our desire to have apples the way we want them to look...ever since man has been making choices they've been making them redder and redder. "
12. What's the main idea of the passage?
A. Humans have been preferring red apples.
B. Rising temperatures make apples no longer red.
C. The ancestors of modern apple still exist.
D. Growers pay less attention to change the colour of apples.
13. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A. Scientists have found ways to change the colour of apples.
B. Apples will become red in winter because of the low temperature.
C. Apple colour is greatly influenced by temperature.
D. The higher the temperature is , the redder apples will be.
14. Which of the following statements will NOT win the favor of growers?
A. The colour of the apple. B. The taste of the apple.
C. The use of the apple. D. The function of the apple.
15. What does Bedford's words mean?
A. Every single apple on the market looks nice.
B. We humans desire to change the appearance of apples.
C. Humans have been choosing various apples.
D. Humans in fact prefer the apples which look redder.
湖南省衡阳市田家炳实验中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
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2.5分，满分37.5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。
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Wonderful Summer Camps
iD Tech Camp
At iD Tech Camps, students from 10 to 18 learn to design video games, design robots, model 3D characters, work with AI, build laptops, learn about Internet security, and more! The top universities on the planet — Stanford, MIT, Caltech.— have trusted and hosted our programs for over 19 years, inspiring students to dream BIG.
Date: June 21st－June 30th.
Tell: 408-871-2227
MasterChef Camp
This summer, experience one of the greatest cooking experiences on the planet! MasterChef is here to offer a mixture of exciting challenges and inspirational stories with enthusiasm, creativity and a love of food. We’re committed to helping kids and teens from 12 to 18 inspire their cooking interest and develop their cooking skills.
Date: July 3rd—July 16th
Tell: 754-301-8885
UC Irvine Sports Camp
Here at UC Irvine, each sports program is designed to promote skill development, raise awareness for health and fitness, and increase individual confidence through character and leadership development taught across camps. By developing techniques and creating a better understanding for sports, we guarantee a rich summer experience at an affordable price!
Date: July 19th—July 31st
Tell: 949-824-6120
Global Adventures Camp
Our Global Adventure programs are smaller group experiences for adventures in Western Canada and New Zealand or backpacking programs in Europe, These adventures quickly bring you a feeling of being with family members and will leave you with unforgettable lifelong memories. On the Backpack journeys, you will travel by trains, ferries and local transportation.
Date: August 3rd－August 20th
Tell: 914-835-0699
1. Which number should you call to learn modern science skills?
A. 914-835-0699. B. 949-824-6120.
C. 754-301-8885. D. 408-871-2227.
2. Participants of MasterChef Camp can .
A. fall in love with cooking B. enjoy different discounts
C. host technology programs D. try various transportations
3. What is special about Global Advent ores Camp?
A. It’ll surely improve our family relations.
B. It’ll greatly increase our self-confidence.
C. It’ll leave a deep impression in our mined.
D. It’ll enable us to focus more on our health.
B
Our "Mommy and Me" time began two years ago. My next﹣door neighbor and fellow mother，Christie，and I were out in our front yards，watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. "I wish I could take one of my children out alone，"said Christie.
Then we worked out a plan：When Christie takes one of her children out，I'll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine，I'll take someone out.
The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of "Mommy and Me" time. Christie's daughter，McKenzie，went first. When she returned，the other children showed her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. "She's like a different child when there's no one else around，"Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself，McKenzie didn't have to make an effort to gain attention.
Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie，I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example，I am always surprised when my daughter，who is seldom close to me，holds my hand frequently. My stuttering（口吃的）son，Tom，doesn't stutter once during our activities since he doesn't have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son，Sam，who's always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.
The "Mommy and Me" time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child﹣talking，sharing，and laughing，which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves to be an only child at least once in a while.
4. What is the text mainly about？
A. The experience of the only child being with mother.
B. The happy life of two families.
C. The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.
D. The basic needs of children.
5. Right after McKenzie came back，the other children were_________.
A. happy B. friendly
C. regretful D. curious
6. What is one of the changes the author finds in her children？
A. Tom has less difficulty in speaking.
B. Sam holds her hand more often.
C. The boys become better followers.
D. The daughter acts like a leader.
7. The author seems to believe that _________.
A. having brothers and sisters is fun.
B. every child needs parents' full attention.
C. it's tiring to look after three children.
D. parents should watch others' children.
C
One 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 problem—inability to read.
In the library, I found my way into the “Children’s 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 as 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 book’s cover was a beagle which looked identical(相同的) to my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes 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 brush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of 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 I were, in my mind, running together
My mother’s 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 my mother about my “miraculous(奇迹)” 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 in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.
8. The author’s mother told him to borrow a book in order to ________.
A. encourage him to do more walking B. let him spend a meaningful summer
C. help cure him of his reading problem D. make him learn more about weapons
9. The book caught the author’s eye because________.
A. it reminded him of his own dog
B. he found its title easy to understand
C. it contained pretty pictures of animals
D. he liked children’s stories very much
10 Why could the author manage to read the book through?
A. He was forced by his mother to read it.
B. He identified with（对某事有同感） the story in the book.
C. The book told the story of his pet dog.
D. The happy ending of the story attracted him.
11. Which one could be the best title of the passage?
A. My Passion for Reading B. Mum’s Strict Order
C. Reunion with My Beagle. D. The Charm of a Book.
D
Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language. How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.
The first step is to feel confident (自信的) about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will learn. Be patient. You do not have to understand everything at once. It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes.
The second step is to practise your English. For example, you can write in a diary every day. You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. Besides, you must speak English every day. You can practise with your classmates after class. You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in English.
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your diary. After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it. Write these achievements (成就) in your diary.
You must be active in learning English and believe that you can do it. It is important to practise every day and make a record of your achievements. You will enjoy learning English, and you will feel more confident in yourself.
12. What does the underlined word “communicating” in the third paragraph mean?
A. Sharing ideas, news, information, etc.
B. Getting information from each other.
C. Taking part in others’ activities.
D. Expressing the reason and the result.
13. When you learn English, you do not need to ________.
A. have enough patience B. make mistakes
C. understand everything at once D. express your ideas in English
14. Which of the following keeps you from enjoying learning English?
A. To worry about making mistakes.
B. To communicate in English.
C. To think about what you did after each class.
D. To make a record of the achievements.
15. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. It is very important to learn a second language.
B. Some people learn a second language easily while other people do not.
C. Don’t worry about making mistakes when learning a second language.
D. There are ways to help you learn a second language more easily.
湖南省邵阳县第二中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
第二部分 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。
A
Choose Your One-Day-Tours!
Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.
Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter. Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶）” from St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.
Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court: including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILL’s favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!
Tour D –Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.
1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see England’s oldest university city?
A. Tour A B. Tour B
C. Tour C D. Tour D
2. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?
A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Court B. Oxford & Stratford
C. Bath & Stonehenge D. Cambridge
3. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?
A. It used to be the home of royal families B. It used to be a well-known maze
C. It is the oldest palace in Britain D. It is a world-famous castle
B
Have you imagined that planting trees can make a big difference? People say that one man can’t make a difference, but Abdul Samad Sheikh, a 60-year-old rickshaw (人力车) driver from Bangladesh, has proved that doing a small thing over a long period of time can mean very much. He has planted at least one tree every day since he was 12 years old, which means that he has so far planted a small forest of over 17,500 trees. Imagine if everyone followed his example.
Abdul has worked as a rickshaw driver for most of his life. He makes a little money from his job, which is only enough to put food on the table for his family, but he somehow tries to also buy at least one tree every day. He considers it his duty to the world. Mostly he plants them on government land so nobody can cut them down later. He also waters them, and if he sees anyone cutting a tree, he blames them.
Abdul, his wife Jorna, and four of their children live in two old houses, on a piece of land that is owned by the Faridpur deputy commissioner’s office. They have no land of their own.
Sometimes, she commands him not to plant trees but he doesn’t listen. Abdul’s 30-year-old son, Kutub Uddin, has never told his father not to plant trees, because he thinks his father does a good thing for society.
Abdul’s neighbors all know about his daily habit, and praise his work. Whoever can ask of him anything, he will do his best to help. Therefore, Abdul is loved by neighbors.
For his efforts, Abdul Samad Sheikh was recently honored by The Daily Star, and given $1,253 to help him build a better home for his family. The Daily Star wished everyone to follow his example, and protect the environment.
“I can’t do it alone. I need the help of you all,” Abdul said in his speech.
4. What do we know about Abdul?
A. He doesn’t support his family. B. He plants trees with his own money.
C. He makes a living by doing different jobs. D. He plants trees to win his neighbors’ praise.
5. Why does Abdul plant trees on government land?
A. To get money from government.
B. To set a good example to people.
C. To protect them from being cut down.
D. To get a place from government to build his own house.
6. Which of the following can best describe Abdul?
A. Poor but helpful. B. Rich and reliable.
C. Uncaring and stupid. D. Active but dishonest.
7. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Driving a rickshaw. B. Planting trees.
C. Making big money. D. Building a better home.
C
The popularity of Chinese-owned video-sharing service TikTok(抖音)continues to grow among young people in the United States. In 2019, experts say the service more than doubled its American user base to 37 million. TikTok is especially popular with teens and young adults.
The service lets users create and share their short videos that they think interesting and useful. Many of them are under 15 seconds. The TikTok app offers a wide choice of sounds, brief parts of songs and special effects tools to help create a video. Some TikTok-based memes(表情包)are very popular. Videos often include popular songs from well-known artists and TikTok has even helped launch the careers of new music stars.
TikTok is considered a competitor to the video-sharing app Snapchat, as well as Facebook's Instagram service. Snapchat and Instagram also mainly interest young users with a wide mix of photos and videos centered largely on fashion, pop culture and humor.
Last year, TikTok was the second-most downloaded app from Apple and Google stores. Only WhatsApp was downloaded more. Research company Sensor Tower guesses people have downloaded the TikTok app 1.65 billion times.
TikTok has been used by many major companies to reach young people who use little or no traditional media. One of those companies is American-based e. l. f. Cosmetics(化妆品). The makeup company's chief marketer, Kory Marchisotto, said that TikTok is "where the Gen Z party is". Gen Z is a name used to call the generation born between the late 1990s and the early 2000s.“That's where they're all hanging out," Marchisotto said.
Companies appearing on TikTok can make money through advertising. Often, the companies create user "challenges" as part of their advertisement campaigns. TikTok users created 3 million videos that received more than 4 billion view.
8. Which word can best describe the videos created on TikTok?
A. Traditional. B. Boring. C. Various. D. Serious.
9. Which was downloaded most from Apple and Google stores last year?
A. TikTok. B. Snapchat. C. Instagram. D. WhatsApp.
10. What can companies do on TikTok?
A. Challenge their competitors. B. Make advertisements.
C. Hold music concerts. D. Promote users' abilities to make videos.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. TikTok Keeps Growing Among US Youth B. How to Share Short Videos
C. Facebook Achieves Great Success D. Companies Benefit Much from Videos
D
“Baby signing” classes established to improve language skills actually make little difference to children’s development, according to new research. Scholars claimed there was no evidence that the lessons — in which babies are taught simple gestures to communicate their everyday needs — enable children to talk quicker than others.
In a three­year study, it was claimed that the method could make mothers more responsive to their children’s behaviors but failed to actually increase babies’ vocabulary. An active home environment in which parents regularly talk to their children was much more effective, researchers warned. The findings will cast doubt on the movement — born in the United States — which has proved hugely popular among middle­class parents.
Baby signing is now a multi-million pound industry, with thousands of mothers and fathers paying for classes, books and DVDs. Young children are taught simple gestures for words and phrases to communicate their everyday needs, such as “milk” “more” “all gone” “food” and “tired”. It is claimed that the technique brings great benefits, including improving the relationship between mother and child, helping language development and even increasing a child’s intelligence.
But research from Hertfordshire University has found no evidence that using baby signing helps to improve their language development. The scholars added, “Baby signing has become big business and mothers, particularly first­time mums or less confident parents, feel the pressure to do it. Some even think ‘if I don’t do it and everyone else does, I must be a bad mother’.”
However, baby signing experts hardly sustained the findings. Wendy Moat, 45, who has been running baby signing classes for three years, said that the classes encouraged speech development, and may help develop a higher IQ. She said, “So many mums say that their children talk so well because they did baby signing when they were babies. Parents wouldn’t say it if they didn’t believe it.”
12. Which of the following may help improve children’s language skills?
A. Talking to them as much as possible.
B. Using simple words and phrases.
C. Buying them more books and DVDs.
D. Creating a serious home environment.
13. According to Paragraph 4, some new mothers choose baby signing classes in that________.
A. they are sure of the effects of them
B. they are influenced by others
C. they don't want to be looked down upon
D. they don't know how to teach their children
14. The underlined word “sustained” in the last paragraph means “________”.
A found B. got rid of C. supported D. quit
15. What’s the main idea of the text?
A. Baby signing classes fail to improve children’s language skills.
B. Baby signing classes increase children’s intelligence.
C. How to improve the relationship between mother and child.
D. How to teach children to communicate effectively.
湖南省邵阳邵东市第一中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
第二部分 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。
A
POETRY CHALLENGE
Write a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.
Prizes
3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.
6 First Prizes:The book Sky Pioneer:A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.
50 Honorable Mentions:Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart’s final flight.
Rules
Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.
■Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines.
■Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper.
■On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name, address, telephone number, and birth date.
■Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.
21. How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Six.
22. What will each of the honorable mention winners get?
A. A plane ticket. B. A book by Corinne Szabo.
C. A special T-shirt. D. A photo of Amelia Earhart.
23. Which of the following will result in disqualification?
A. Typing your poem out. B. Writing a poem of 120 words.
C. Using both sides of the paper. D. Mailing your entry on October 30.
B
The Price of a Dream
I grew up poor.We had little money, but plenty of love and attention.I understood that no matter how poor a person was, they could still afford a dream.My dream was athletics.
By the time I was sixteen, I was good at baseball and football.My high－school coach was Ollie Jarvis.He not only believed in me, but taught me the difference between having a dream and showing conviction(信念).
One summer a friend recommended me for a summer job.This meant a chance for money in my pocket — cash for dates with girls, certainly, money for a new bike and new clothes, and the start of savings for a house for my mother.
Then I realized I would have to give up summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell Coach Jarvis I wouldn't be playing. I was afraid of this, but my mother said：“If you make your bed, you have to lie in it.”
When I told Coach Jarvis, he was as mad as I expected him to be.“Your playing days are limited.You can't afford to waste them, ” he said.
I stood before him with my head hanging, trying to think of the words that would explain to him why I dream of buying my mom a house.
“How much are you going to make at this job, son？” he demanded.
“Three point twenty－five an hour，” I replied.
“Well, ” he asked, “is $3.25 an hour the price of a dream？”
That question exposed the difference between wanting something right now and having a goal.I devoted myself to sports that summer, and within the year I was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates to play rookie－league ball, and offered a $20, 000 contract.I signed with the Denver Broncos in 1984 for $1.7 million, and bought my mother my dream house.
24 Why was the writer grateful to Coach Jarvis?
A. Because Coach Jarvis made him set a goal.
B. Because Coach Jarvis supplied him with new clothes.
C. Because Coach Jarvis gave him financial support.
D. Because Coach Jarvis helped him show conviction.
25. What did the writer want to do when he was offered a job?
A. Balance summer baseball and the work schedule.
B. Refuse the job offer for summer baseball.
C. Give up summer baseball for the job.
D. Ask his coach Jarvis for advice.
26. Which of the following can replace “If you make your bed, you have to lie in it.”？
A. You must eat the bitter fruit of your own making.
B. Believe in yourself, but above all be patient.
C. You must rely on yourself first then others.
D. A good beginning makes a good ending.
27. What did the writer do at the end of the story?
A. He failed to buy his mother a house. B. He succeeded as a sportsman.
C. He became a successful businessman. D. He made some money in the summer job.
C
In Shakespeare’s HAMLET, Polonius asks the prince, “What are you reading, my Lord?” Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Either, as is likely, Hamlet wasn’t interested in what he was reading, or, less likely, he didn’t understand the words he was reading. In this case, Polonius should have lent Hamlet a good dictionary.
Dictionaries are essential tools for people who like to read. There are so many words in English that even the most educated person will sometimes meet an unfamiliar word and have to look it up. Languages keep changing, too, with new words constantly being added and new meanings being applied to old words. For example, the 12th edition of Xinhua Dictionary, the most popular dictionary in China, has added new words such as “chu xin” “fen si” “er wei ma” etc. As for new meanings, “girl” once meant “a small child of either sex”. And “naughty” didn’t mean you were “enjoying playing tricks”; it meant you were poor.
A printed dictionary can’t keep pace with all the changes which is why most dictionaries have websites and apps to help you keep up-to-date. However, I still prefer printed dictionaries because they give you more definitions and more examples of how a word is used. Even a simple word, such as “set”, has 430 meanings (the most of English words) but an online dictionary would only offer two or three. A printed dictionary also gives you the opportunity to discover new words as you run your finger down the page looking for the word you want.
There is no “official” English dictionary, but the Oxford English Dictionary is considered to be the best. For English language learners, however, I would recommend the Collins COBUILD Dictionary for Advanced Learners. Hamlet, by the way, was Danish and a college student. He would have appreciated the Collins Dictionary to help himself with his words, words, words. This dictionary has over 40,000 words and gives you full-sentence definitions with good examples of how words are used.
28. What’s the function of paragraph 1?
A. To introduce the topic.
B. To let the readers know more about HAMLET.
C. To arouse readers’ interest in Shakespeare.
D. To explain when it’s necessary to use a dictionary.
29. Why does the author mention “girl” in paragraph 2?
A. To show how powerful Xinhua Dictionary is.
B. To support the idea: languages keep changing.
C. To prove new words are being added to dictionaries.
D. To imply “girl” also means “boy” in some cases.
30. What’s the author’s attitude to printed dictionaries?
A. Favorable. B. Ambiguous. C. Negative. D. Critical.
31. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the last paragraph?
A. To introduce the history of dictionaries.
B. To call on learners to use dictionaries.
C. To recommend Collins Dictionary.
D. To explain why Hamlet likes Collins.
D
Since the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers. Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.
Recently, two researchers, Jose Millan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytechnic School in Lausanne, Switzerland, demonstrated (展示) a small robotic wheelchair directed by a person’s thoughts.
In the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand. He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoughts.
“Our brain has billions of nerve cells. These send signals through the spinal cord (脊髓) to the muscles to give us the ability to move. But spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles,” Tavella says. “Our system allows disabled people to communicate with external world and also to control devices.”
The researchers designed a special cap for the user. This head cover picks up the signals from the scalp (头皮) and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the signals and commands the motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair also has two cameras that identify objects in its path. They help the computer react to commands from the brain.
Prof. Millan, the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands. “The practical possibilities that BCI technology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two categories: communication, and controlling devices. One example is this wheelchair.”
He says his team has set two goals. One is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from. And the other is to guarantee that they can use the technology over long periods of time.
32. BCI is a technology that can ________.
A. help to update computer systems B. link the human brain with computers
C. help the disabled to recover D. control a person’s thoughts
33. Which of the following shows the path of the signals described in Paragraph 5?
A. scalp→computer→cap→wheelchair. B. computer→cap→scalp→wheelchair.
C. scalp→cap→computer→wheelchair. D. cap→computer→scalp→wheelchair.
34. The team will test with real patients to ________ .
A. make profits from them B. prove the technology useful to them
C. make them live longer D. learn about their physical condition
35. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. Switzerland, the BCI Research Center
B. New Findings About How the Human Brain Works
C. BCI Could Mean More Freedom for the Disabled
D. Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain Injuries
湖南省常德市临澧县第一中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解(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答案。
A
Pastime is a bi-monthly magazine for curious young minds. Many of the topics we write about won’t be covered in the classroom. All the articles are written in a lively style, and each one is paired with drawings by some of the country’s most talented artists.
♦ History focuses on archaeological (考古的) sites around the world where archaeologists work to unearth important finds.
♦ World includes stories about daily life, folk tales, and history and traditions of the people and places.
♦ Sport includes nutrition tips, information about up-and-coming young athletes, and sports events.
♦ Art stimulates a child’s cultural life, from film to theatre through to writing and music.
On top of all that, Pastime is packed with items to stimulate a youngster’s imagination, including pages of puzzles and a step-by-step guide to creating their own impressive-looking drawings.
In every issue, we review the latest books top authors write for youngsters. There are also short works of fiction written especially for Pastime by some of our best writers.
We know that children at this age are dealing with many emotions and sometimes difficult feelings, so we have a personal advice page to reply to questions dealing with personal and moral problems.
Unlike many of today’s throwaway comics, Pastime is written and designed to be kept and treasured. We know children love going online — but we also know how much they enjoy holding a printed magazine in their hands, and the excitement they get when each new issue drops through the letterbox personally addressed to them.
Subscription
Pastime is published six times a year. An annual subscription costs just £20 and makes a great gift for any child aged eight to twelve.
To order by phone: Dial 1-800-821-0156 and use Offer Code WEBSAVE86 for print-only subscriptions.
You can cancel at any time for magazines that haven’t shipped yet.
21. If a reader is interested in festivals, he can read ______.
A. History B. World C. Sport D. Art
22. What does the magazine provide?
A. Photos of talented artists. B. Stories created by children.
C. Suggestions on readers’ problems. D. Book reviews written by students.
23. For subscription, one needs to know that the magazine ______.
A. offers electronic copies B. costs £20 for each copy
C. is for kindergarten children D. is published every two months
B
Sonja Redding and her family were on their way home to Omaha, Nebraska, after a weeklong visit to Washington,D.C.,with her two sons, one of whom, 5-year-old Xayvior, has autism(自闭症).
Although all of the other flights had gone fine, Xayvior became angry during one of the flights, and Redding couldn’t calm him.
“It felt like everyone on the plane was looking at us and got angry with my son,” she wrote in a Facebook post after she got home. “I don’t know what to do when others just don’t understand that he is not just a kid with no discipline(自制力)，but a child with special needs who doesn’t know how to control himself..”
The day was saved by Delta flight attendant(空乘人员) Amanda Amburgy. She tried to help Xayvior watch a movie, but when that failed, she offered to take him on a tour of the airplane. That worked, and soon the child was not only calm, but having a good time.
“When they came back, Xayvior was much calmer and happier,” wrote Redding in the post, which now has 2,700 likes and over 500 shares. “I want to thank this Delta attendant. She didn’t judge(评价), and she just showed love. We need more people like this in the world.”
It wasn’t long before Amburgy was told about the post.“ We’re there to help, and that’s what we want to do,” she said in an interview.“So, we always want to make anything easier for the family as well as other passengers.”
She also shared what she felt when she read Redding’s story.“When I read it,it touched my heart.It’s something I would do for anyone on the plane, because that’s what I’m here for.It really made a difference in her life.”
24．How did Redding feel on the plane ?
A．Tired B．Very angry C．Deeply afraid . D．Uncomfortable
25．What did Amburgy do to help the family ?
A．She tried her best to calm the boy B．She helped look after the other boy.
C．She asked the family to stay beside her D．She asked the other passengers for help.
26．Why did Redding post the story?
A．To show her thanks B．To help kids with autism
C．To get in touch with Amburgy D．To share her travel experience.
27．Which of the following words can best describe Amburgy ?
A．Proud B．Honest C．Warm-hearted D．Hard-working
C
Today we talk about proverbs. A proverb is a short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or belief. Proverbs are found in most cultures and are often very old.
In American history, Benjamin Franklin was famous for his proverbs. He lived in the 1700s and was a leader of the American Revolution against English rule. He was a also a scientist, inventor and writer.
Franklin published a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. He included many proverbs he had heard or created. Some of them are still used today,like:“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy,wealthy and wise”.
Here are other examples of proverbs that Americans use. The first ones are about love. Some people say,”All is fair in love and war.” They mean that anything you do in a relationship or in battle is acceptable.
Another proverb about love is, ”Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” This means you love someone even more when he or she is far away. But other people say, ”Out of sight, out of mind.” You may not even think about that person when he or she is not with you. Which of these proverbs do you think is most true?
Another proverb says” Love is blind.” In other words, when you are in love with someone, you may refuse to see anything bad about that person.
Some people are only interested in having a relationship with someone who is very good-looking. You might tell them that “Beauty is only skin deep.” Your girlfriend may be lovely to look at, but she may also have some bad qualities. Or your boyfriend is a wonderful person, but not good-looking. So what a person looks like is not really important.
Sadly, we have no more time for this program. So we must say,” All good things must come to an end.” Thanks for listening.
28. Which of the following is a proverb?
A. I love you more than I can say B. Mind your own business
C. When in Beijing, please call me D. Rome wasn’t built in one day.
29. Which is NOT true about Franklin?
A. He was good at creating and collecting proverbs.
B. He was a fighter who was strongly against English rule.
C. He was a person who lived more than 500 years ago.
D. There were many proverbs in his book Poor’ Richard’s Almanac.
30. Most proverbs mentioned in this passage are about_______.
A. Love and relationship B. wealth and health
C. beauty and truth D. work and studies
31. What is this passage most likely to be used for?
A. An English radio program B. A history book
C. An English speech contest D. An English textbook.
D
Some teens are disagreeing about compulsory BMI (body mass index) （身体质量指数） checks in PE classes. Do BMI checks at school do more harm than good? Two teens take sides.
Maya Meade, a high school freshman in Ohio, says yes. “I understand that schools want to weigh students because they are concerned about their physical health. That’s not a bad thing! But what about their mental health? For many students, appearance and self-image are huge sources of stress. Forcing teens to be weighed at school will only increase the pressure they feel to fit a certain mold (模子)”, says Maya.
In Maya’s opinion, weight is a personal matter that should stay between a doctor and a patient. She says, “Just imagine someone who struggles with body image being told that his or her BMI is too high as classmates look on! Even if other kids can’t hear, no student wants to feel judged by his or her teacher. That’s not why we go to school.”
Maya thinks if a school wants to have an impact on a student’s physical health, there are better ways to do it, such as providing healthy but filling meals, encouraging physical activity and teaching students about nutrition.
Ben Bagbek, a second-year student in a high school in New York, holds a different opinion. “There is no reason why a school should not be allowed to weigh its students and teach them how to calculate BMI! Obesity (肥胖症) is a huge public health concern in our country. And schools are in a position to help students understand what their weight means to their health -- before they’re at risk of life-threatening conditions.”
“A school’s job is to help students reach their full potential, and your health undoubtedly plays a role in your academic performance. BMI is not a perfect measurement, but it can help you identify the need for healthier eating habits or more physical activity.” says Ben.
The bottom line is: When you feel good, you learn better. As long as the actual number on the scale stays private, it should be viewed as an important part of your health education.
32. What are the two teens debating?
A. Whether students are enjoying PE classes.
B. Whether schools are body-shaming students.
C. Whether students should pay attention to weight.
D. Whether schools should help students lose weight.
33. According to Maya, what will BMI checks bring to students?
A. Healthy diets. B. Emotional stress.
C. Fierce competition. D. Positive self-awareness.
34. What does Maya think of weight?
A. It’s private. B. It’s important.
C. It’s hard to lose. D. It’s not a big deal.
35. Which of the following may Ben agree with?
A. Most school students are overweight. B. BMI checks are of little help to students.
C. Schools have the right to weigh students. D. It’s not schools’ duty to help students keep fit.
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湖南省衡阳市第八中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题

【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了五个最适合退休之后去的国家。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Costa Rica中的“With a monthly income of at least $ 1,000 per month from Social Security or a similar source, people enjoy a high standard of living at a much lower cost than the U. S.”（他们每个月从社会保险或类似来源获得至少1000美元的收入，以比美国低得多的成本享受高水平的生活。）根据Malaysia 中“Moreover, the country offers modern facilities at modest prices. Immigrants enjoy Convenience and comfort in their daily life. You will find low-cost rental units, delicious street food, and various shopping malls.”（此外，该国还以适中的价格提供现代化设施。移民在日常生活中享受着便利和舒适。你会发现廉价的出租单元，美味的街头小吃和各种各样的购物中心。）由此可知，哥斯达黎加和马来西亚的共同之处在于生活成本相对较低。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mexico中的“Because it’s close to the U. S., Mexico draws more than a million American retirees to its borders.”（由于靠近美国，墨西哥吸引了100多万美国退休人员来到其边境。）由此可知，墨西哥吸引来自美国的退休人员。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Panama中的“Gentle ocean wind takes the heat out of hot year-round temperatures, which has been the chief attraction to foreign retirees.”（温和的海风带走了全年高温的热量，这一直是吸引外国退休人员的主要原因）由此可知，退休人员选择巴拿马的主要原因是宜人的气候。故选C项。
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，报道了发生在特南市的洪水。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“According to the latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang. The whole town is expected to be wholly covered by the water. So far no deaths have been reported”（根据最新的报道，特南仍在下大雨。预计整个城镇将被水完全淹没。到目前为止还没有死亡报告）可知，本文是一篇新闻报道，最可能出自报纸，故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“More than 10,000 people were made homeless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas overflowed its banks yesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain”（在连续6天的暴雨之后，特南市昨日发生洪水，导致1万多人无家可归）可知连日大雨导致洪水的发生，故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The National Flood Relief(救济) Center was reported to give its help and by early evening the whole town was moved out, helped by the army, police, Red Cross Society and volunteers”（据报道，国家抗洪救灾中心提供了帮助，到傍晚时分，在军队、警察、红十字会和志愿者的帮助下，整个城镇都被撤离了）可知灾民受到政府和社会各界的救助。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“More than 10,000 people were made homeless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas overflowed its banks yesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain”（在连续6天的暴雨之后，特南市昨日发生洪水，导致1万多人无家可归）可知，本文是一篇新闻报道 ，报道了发生在特南市的洪水，因此A选项A Big Flood（一场大洪水）是最好的题目，故选A。
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了国际著名登山运动员梅斯纳尔和他的主要成就。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段的alpinism, in which climbers try to reach the top with as little material (材料) and outside help as possible.和第六段的The true alpinist doesn’t want such help. He wants to go into the wild可知真正的登山者尽量凭借自己的力量登上顶峰。B. They try to depend on themselves.（他们尽量依靠自己）符合以上说法，故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第九段的“But if I hadn’t been lucky a few times, I wouldn’t be here.”可知梅斯纳尔认为自己可以幸存是因为他很幸运。故选A项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段的Today, Messner spends his time making films and talks excitedly about his present one, which is set in Kenya, Africa,可知梅纳尔斯的电影讲述发生在非洲肯尼亚的故事。B. It happens in Africa.（故事发生在非洲）符合以上说法，故选B项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。本文的每一段几乎都提到了Reinhold Messner，而他是一个伟大的登山者，故本文主要讲述了一个伟大登山者的故事。 C. A great alpinist.（一个伟大的登山者）符合以上说法，故选C项。
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了不断上升的气温使得红色苹果不再那么红。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段主旨句“Humans have favoured red apples for generations, but rising temperatures could mean the end of a rosy red apple.”（人类世世代代都喜欢吃红苹果，但气温上升可能意味着红色苹果不会那么红）可知，B项：Rising temperatures make apples no longer red.（不断上升的气温使得红色苹果不再那么红。）符合题意。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Interestingly, colour also depends on temperature.”（有趣的是，苹果的颜色也取决于温度。）和“To get an apple that's fully red, temperatures must stay cool, David Change, an expert at Plant and Food Research in New Zealand, explains.”（新西兰植物和食品研究所的专家David Change解释说，要得到完全变红的苹果，温度必须保持凉爽。）可推知，苹果的颜色受到温度的极大影响。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Colour probably didn't win other features of an apple when growers were evaluating a new tree, however.”（然而，当种植者在评估一棵新树时，颜色可能并没有胜过苹果的其他特征。）可知，苹果的颜色不会赢得苹果种植者们的青睐。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“"It happens to every single apple on the market," says Bedford. "That's just the nature of our desire to have apples the way we want them to look...ever since man has been making choices they've been making them redder and redder. "”（贝德福德说：“市场上的每一个苹果都会遇到这种情况。”这正是我们想要苹果看起来像我们想要的那样的本质……自从人类做出选择以来，他们就一直让苹果变得越来越红。”）由此判断出，一直以来其实人们都更喜欢颜色更红的苹果，故选D。
湖南省衡阳市田家炳实验中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文介绍四个夏令营的特点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据iD Tech Camp(iD科技营)中“At iD Tech Camps, students from 10 to 18 learn to design video games, design robots, model 3D characters, work with AI, build laptops, learn about Internet security, and more!(在iD Tech camp，10到18岁的学生学习设计电子游戏、设计机器人、建模3D角色、使用人工智能、制作笔记本电脑、学习互联网安全等等！)”及“Tell: 408-871-2227”可知，学现代科学应该拨打408-871-2227。故选D。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据MasterChef Camp(厨艺大师训练营)中“This summer, experience one of the greatest cooking experiences on the planet!(这个夏天，体验地球上最伟大的烹饪体验之一！)可推知，厨艺大师训练营的参与者会爱上烹饪。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Global Adventures Camp中“These adventures quickly bring you a feeling of being with family members and will leave you with unforgettable lifelong memories.(这些冒险会很快带给你和家人在一起的感觉，并给你留下终生难忘的回忆)“可知，Global Advent ores Camp会给我们留下深刻的印象。故选C。
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者主要介绍了自己和邻居与孩子独处的故事以及给孩子带来的好处，告诉读者每个孩子都需要一些时间拥有父母全部的关注和爱。
【4题详解】
文章大意题。纵观全文以及本文最后一段“The "Mommy and Me" time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child﹣talking，sharing，and laughing，which has been the biggest gain.”（‘妈妈和我’时间允许我们和每个孩子独处交谈、分享、大笑，这是最大的收获）可知，文章主要介绍了与孩子独处的好处并呼吁每一个孩子偶尔需要父母全部的关注和爱，故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据本文第三段“When she returned，the other children showed her with tons of questions.”（当她回来时，其他的孩子问她无数的问题）可知，其他的孩子充满了好奇心，故选D项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。由第四段的“My stuttering（口吃的）son，Tom，doesn't stutter once during our activities since he doesn't have to struggle for a chance to speak.”（我口吃的儿子汤姆一次也没有结巴过在我们独处时，因为他不用努力获得说话的机会）可知，汤姆讲话更容易了，故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。由最后一段最后一句“Every child deserves to be an only child at least once in a while.”（每一个孩子都偶尔值得至少值得一次独生子女的待遇）可知，作者认为每个孩子都需要父母全部的关注，故选B项。
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【分析】本文属于记叙文，讲述了作者从一名阅读困难的孩子到最终成为一名成功的作家的故事，告诉我们书本的魅力。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem — inability to read.可知母亲让他借书看是为了治愈他的阅读问题。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段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 as a child.可知此本书引起作者注意的原因。选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段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 I were, in my mind, running together.可知作者感同身受地把自己与书本得主人公联系在一起。选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。本文讲述了自己从一个不愿意读书的孩子逼着去图书馆借书，结果因为看到了一本书，这本书介绍了与自己丢失的狗相似的狗，最终成为了一名作家，充分说明了书的魅力，故选D。
【答案】12 A 13. C 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。作者主要介绍了几种更有趣、更容易的学习第二语言的方法。
【12题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“You will get used to writing in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English.”（你会习惯于用英语写作，你也会自在地用英语表达你的观）可知，从写作开始，之后再开始你的口语练习，你就能自在地跟别人交流你的想法，由此可知画线词词义为“交流”，故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“Be patient. You do not have to understand everything at once.”可知，耐心点，你不必立马理解一切，故选C项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。选项BCD是作者分别在第三四五段鼓励学习者做的事情，又由第二段最后一句 “We can learn from our mistakes.”（我们可以从错误中学习）可知，A选项是作者反对的，因为这阻碍了语言学习，故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，作者主要介绍了几种更有趣、更容易的学习第二语言的方法。
故选D项。
湖南省邵阳县第二中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了四个一日游项目，包括参观景点、费用等细节信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Tour B中的Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges可知，Tour B中包括英国历史最悠久的大学城和学院，故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。比较四个一日游中的17 March这一天的价格可知，Tour D中的Cambridge中的￡33最便宜，故选D。该题容易误选B项，但根据Tour B - Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s -￡32 until 12 March and ￡36 thereafter.可知，12号之前是￡32，之后是￡36。所以不选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Tour C中的With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen可知，汉普顿宫曾是4个国王和一个女王的家，有着500多年的历史，也就是皇室的家，故选A。

【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是记叙文。讲述了60岁的孟加拉国人力车司机Abdul每天用自己的钱至少种一棵树，保护树，保护环境的故事。号召更多的人向他学习，保护环境。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段Abdul has worked as a rickshaw driver for most of his life. He makes a little money from his job, which is only enough to put food on the table for his family, but he somehow tries to also buy at least one tree every day.可知Abdul一生大部分时间都在做人力车司机。他工作挣的钱只够养家糊口，但他还设法每天至少买一棵树。由此推知Abdul是用自己的钱种树，故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段Mostly he plants them on government land so nobody can cut them down later.可知大多数情况下，Abdul把树种植在政府的土地上，这样以后就没人能把它们砍倒了。他这样做是为了保护树，故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段Abdul has worked as a rickshaw driver for most of his life. He makes a little money from his job, which is only enough to put food on the table for his family.和第三段They have no land of their own.可知Abdul挣的钱只能养家糊口，他很穷。根据第二段中He considers it his duty to the world.他认为这是他对世界的责任。和倒数第二段中Whoever can ask of him anything, he will do his best to help. Therefore, Abdul is loved by neighbors.可知Abdul乐于助人，深受邻居们喜欢。故选A。
【7题详解】
猜测词义题。第一段提到he has so far planted a small forest of over 17,500 trees.到目前为止，他已经种了一个有17500多棵树的小树。和倒数第二段The Daily Star wished everyone to follow his example, and protect the environment. 《每日星报》希望每个人都以他为榜样，保护环境。可知Abdul一生种树为社会做贡献，也因此受到表彰。The Daily Star希望更多的人向他学习，保护环境。Abdul说的I can’t do it alone.指的是靠他自己的力量种树不行，需要更多人参与。it 指planting trees，故选B。
【点睛】代词指代题要求同学们根据语境的逻辑关系、判断画线的人称代词或指示代词在文章中指代的对象，包括考查it（指动物，无生命的事物、特定的事件或人），they/them(指代人、物、事件的复数名词)，he/she等人称代词的指代意义，以及指示代词this，that，these，those等在文章中的指代意义，考查同学们对文章中叙述特定的人，物，事件的认知能力。解答这类题时，同学们要认真阅读画线词所在句和前后临近句的内容，分析人称转换和动作变换的详细过程，理清来龙去脉和前后的因果关系，从而准确推断其指代的对象。例如，在第4小题中，同学们要弄懂全文大意，才能理清it指代的对象。仅凭it所在句是无法推理出其指代意义的。第一段提到he has so far planted a small forest of over 17,500 trees.到目前为止，他已经种了一个有17500多棵树的小树。和倒数第二段The Daily Star wished everyone to follow his example, and protect the environment. 《每日星报》希望每个人都以他为榜样，保护环境。可知Abdul一生种树为社会做贡献，也因此受到表彰。The Daily Star希望更多的人向他学习，保护环境。 Abdul 说的I can’t do it alone.指的是靠他自己的力量种树不行，需要更多人参与。 it 指planting trees，故选B。
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中资视频分享服务TikTok（抖音）在美国越来越受欢迎，以及抖音的商业用途。
【详解】1.推理判断题。根据文章第二段关键句“The TikTok app offers a wide choice of sounds, brief parts of songs and special effects tools to help create a video.”（抖音提供了丰富的声音选择，歌曲的简短部分和特效工具去帮助用户创造一个视频。）由此可推断出在抖音上制作的视频应该是各种各样的。选项C与文意相符，故选C项。
2.细节理解题。根据文章第四段关键句“Last year, TikTok was the second-most downloaded app from Apple and Google stores. Only WhatsApp was downloaded more.”（去年，抖音是苹果和谷歌应用商店下载量排名第二的应用程序。只有WhatsApp的下载量比它更多。）可由此可知去年，苹果和谷歌应用商店下载量最多的应用程序是WhatsApp。选项D与文意相符，故选D项。
3.细节理解题。根据文章最后一段关键句“Companies appearing on TikTok can make money through advertising.”（出现在抖音上的公司可以通过广告赚钱。）由此可知，公司可以在抖音上为自己的产品作广告。选项B与文意相符，故选B项。
4.主旨大意题。浏览全文，本文主要介绍的是TikTok（抖音）在美国越来越受欢迎的事实。再根据文章第一段关键句“The popularity of Chinese-owned video-sharing service TikTok (抖音) continues to grow among young people in the United States.”也可推断出抖音在美国年轻人中越来越受欢迎。文章最后两段通过描述抖音的商业价值，也可以侧面放映出正因为年轻用户多，才具有商业价值。综上所述，本文的最佳标题为“中国的抖音在美国年轻人中越来越受欢迎。”选项A符合题意，故选A项。
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一项最新研究结果——为提高语言能力而开设的婴儿手语课程实际上对儿童的语言技能发展几乎没有什么作用。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“An active home environment in which parents regularly talk to their children was much more effective.(一个父母经常和孩子交谈的，氛围活跃的家庭环境会更有效)”可知，尽可能多地和孩子交谈可能更有助于提高儿童的语言技能。故选A项。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Some even think ‘if I don’t do it and everyone else does, I must be a bad mother’. (有些人甚至认为‘如果我不这样做，而其他人都这么做，我一定是个坏妈妈’)”可知，一些新手妈妈选择婴儿手语课是受他人影响，盲目跟风的行为。故选B项。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据指代关系可知，最后一段“the findings”指的是第四段的“research from Hertfordshire University has found no evidence that using baby signing helps to improve their language development (Hertfordshire大学的研究没有发现使用婴儿手语有助于改善他们的语言发展的证据)”，但宝宝手语专家Wendy Moat 说的“the classes encouraged speech development (这些课程鼓励了语言的发展)”，可见，宝宝手语专家和研究发现形成对立的观点。因此综合“baby signing experts barely sustained the findings. (婴儿手语专家几乎不sustained这一发现) ”句意可知，“sustained”意为“支持、赞成”，C项approved of(赞成)符合语境。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段中心句“‘Baby signing’ classes established to improve language skills actually make little difference to children’s development, according to new research.(最新研究显示，为提高语言能力而开设的‘婴儿手语’课程实际上对儿童的发展几乎没有什么作用)”和下文围绕这一观点展开的各项研究结果可知，本文主要讲婴儿手语课不能提高儿童的语言技能。故选A项。
湖南省邵阳邵东市第一中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。本文是一篇诗歌大赛的征稿启事。文章就参赛作品的内容、奖项、参赛规则等做了介绍。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中第一段中的“Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner's choice”可知，每位获奖者都可以带一名家长和另一名由获奖者选择的人员。因此，每位获奖者可以带两个人。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Prizes部分中第三段“50 Honorable Mentions: Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart's final flight”可知，每位优秀奖获奖者都将获得一件纪念埃尔哈特最后一次飞行的T恤。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一部分中的“Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification. Write a poem using 100 words or fewer”可知，所写的诗字数不能超过100字。否则，将会被取消资格。故结合选项，B选项(写一首120字的诗)是会被取消资格的。故选B。
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是记叙文。作者是一个很有棒球天赋的人，但家境很差，为了挣钱他计划放弃暑期训练,后来在教练的要求下坚持训练，成为了成功的棒球运动员。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“He not only believed in me, but taught me the difference between having a dream and showing conviction(信念)．”(他不仅仅相信我，还教会我梦想与信念之间的区别)可知，作者感激Jarvis教练帮助他树立信念。故选D项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段的“Then I realized I would have to give up summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell Coach Jarvis I wouldn't be playing.( 然后我意识到我将不得不放弃夏季棒球来处理工作日程，这意味着我将不得不告诉Jarvis教练我将不会参加训练了。)”可知当作者得到一份工作时,他想放弃夏季棒球训练而去做那份工作。故选C项。
【26题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段第一句“Then I realized I would have to give up summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell Coach Jarvis I wouldn't be playing.( 后来我意识到我将不得不放弃夏季棒球,来处理工作日程,这意味着我将不得不告诉Jarvis教练我将不会参加训练了)再根据划线句前的“I was afraid of this”(我又害怕这样)可推断,划线句意“如果你铺了床,你就得躺在上面”,表示要勇敢面对自己导致的结果。也就是说作者的妈妈对于作者放弃棒球去工作这个事情，告诫作者：自己造成的结果要自己来承受。故选A项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后两句“I devoted myself to sports that summer, and within the year I was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates to play rookie－league ball, and offered a $20, 000 contract. I signed with the Denver Broncos in 1984 for $1.7 million, and bought my mother my dream house.（那年夏天,我全身心地投入到体育运动中,不到一年,我就被匹兹堡海盗队选中参加新秀联赛,并获得了一份2万美元的合同。1984年,我以170万美元的价格与丹佛野马队签约,为母亲买下了我梦寐以求的房子。）”可知,作者在运动方面取得了成功，给妈妈买了梦想中的房子。 故选B项。
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了词典的重要作用以及作者偏爱纸质词典的原因。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文尤其是第一段最后一句“In this case, Polonius should have lent Hamlet a good dictionary.( 在这种情况下，普罗尼尔斯应该借给哈姆雷特一本好词典。)”可知，作者在第一段通过引用《哈姆雷特》中的一段对话引出了文章的主题——“dictionary”。故选A。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第三句“Languages keep changing, too, with new words constantly being added and new meanings being applied to old words. (语言也在不断变化，新词不断被添加，旧词被赋予新的含义。)”可知，随着新词不断出现，旧词的新义不断增加，语言也一直在变化。由此可推知，作者提及“girl”这个旧词的新义是为了支撑“语言在不断变化”这个论点。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。通读第三段尤其是第二句中的“However, I still prefer printed dictionaries(然而，我还是更喜欢纸质词典)”可知，作者更喜欢使用纸质词典。故选A。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。通读最后一段尤其是第二句“For English language learners, however, I would recommend the Collins COBUILD Dictionary for Advanced Learners. (然而，对于英语学习者，我推荐柯林斯高阶英语词典。)”可知，作者写最后一段的目的是向读者推荐柯林斯高阶英语词典。故选C。
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【分析】本篇为科技报道，介绍在瑞士洛桑的研究人员正在从事的一项课题，将人脑与计算机连接起来，为那些行动受限的残疾人提供帮助，从而让他们能够与外界交流，也能让他们控制这一装置。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。从文章第一段中的“Since the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers. Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.(自20世纪70年代以来，科学家们一直在寻找将大脑与计算机连接起来的方法。脑机接口(BCI)技术可以帮助残疾人向机器发送命令)”可知，BCI是一种可以将人的大脑和计算机连接在一起的技术。 故选B。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。作者在文章第五段中描述了这种技术条件下信号传输的原理，由其中的“This head cover picks up the signals from the scalp (头皮) and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the signals and commands the motorized wheelchair.(这个头罩从头皮接收信号，并将其发送到计算机。计算机对信号进行解读并指挥电动轮椅)”可知，信号先由头皮发出，然后由专门设计的这个帽子接收信号，再把这个信号传给电脑，电脑再对此进行翻译，最后把指令发给电动轮椅。故选C。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。从文章最后一段中的“One is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from.(一种是在真实的病人身上进行测试，以证明这是一项他们可以从中受益的技术)”可知，用真正的病人进行实验的目的是要证明这项技术会让病人受益。 故选B。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.(脑机接口(BCI)技术可以帮助残疾人向机器发送命令)”结合全文内容，可知本篇文章介绍了瑞士科技工作者从事的一项旨在帮助残疾人用思维来操作轮椅的技术研究，目的就让他们利用这项技术能与外界交流，因此只有C项“BCI对残疾人意味着更多的自由”符合要求，最适合作文章标题。故选C
湖南省常德市临澧县第一中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
21-23 BCD 24-27 DAAC 28-31 DCAA
32-35BBAC