1、2021 北京西城北京西城高一（上）高一（上）期末英语期末英语试卷试卷 2021.1 本试卷共 13页，共 140 分。考试时长 120 分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 第卷 (共 75分) I. 听力理解（共三节，22.5 分） 第一节: (共 4小题; 每小题 1.5分，共 6分) 听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。 1. What does the man think the weather will be like in the afternoon? A. Cloudy. B. Rainy.
2、C. Sunny. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a cinema. C. In a supermarket. 3. Why did the man leave his previous job? A. To study further. B. To get experience. C. To find a new job. 4. Why does the woman make the phone call? A. To book a service. B. To as
3、k about a delivery. C. To arrange a meeting. 第二节:（共 6 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 9 分） 听下面三段对话，每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。 听第 5 段材料，回答第 5至第 6 小题。 5. What is the woman? A. A bus driver. B. A college student. C. A shop assistant. 6. How much will the woman save with a discount? A. 50 dollars. B.
4、30 dollars. C. 20 dollars. 听第 6 段材料，回答第 7至第 8 小题。 7. Which age group can apply for the holiday English courses? A. 10 to 13. B. 13 to 16. C. 16 to 19. 8. Why are the teenagers put with the English families? A. To have them better follow college rules. B. To help them reduce their living expenses. C.
5、 To give them more chances to learn English. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 9至第 10小题。 9. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. What makes a film great. B. Which film they prefer. C. How a film is made. 10. What will the speakers probably do together this weekend? A. Go to a theatre. B. Work on a report. C. W
6、atch a film online. 第三节：（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5分，共 7.5 分） 听下面一段独白，根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下第 11题至第 15 题的关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。这段独白你将听两遍。 Tips to Stay Healthy During Challenging Times Maintain a routine You will feel better and 11 better when you follow a routine. 12 It is a treatment for depression and anxiety. You can cert
7、ainly benefit mentally and physically from it. Go outside Spending time in a 13 environment appears to be an effective way to reduce stress. Schedule 14 time Do something you enjoy 15 , baking, or online shopping. II. 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 22.5 分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
8、 When I tried out for the football team during the summer before 9th grade, I never imagined how important this sport would become in my life. Football is a 16 sport, at times almost painful, and practices really 17 a teams physical and mental limits. Without trust in my own ability and a strong sen
9、se of commitment (投入), I would never have managed to continue after years of hard work as a player, and with countless 18 . In the first year, I played on the defensive line. This was an amazing 19 that gave me a great sense of achievement. But in the last game of the season, I was seriously injured
10、. I was prohibited from any physical activities for six months. After going 20 a series of physical treatments, I returned to the field as a team captain. I practiced harder than ever to make up for my 21 time. In September, during my junior year, my name was mentioned in the local newspaper as the
11、key defensive linemen on the team. After playing a fantastic season, I was given the 22 of Most Valuable Player. 23 , my skills in football do not magically extend to other sports. During the winter break, I went on a snowboarding trip and seriously injured my right shoulder. I had to have four 24 .
12、 Since I could not use my right arm for two months, I had to learn how to write and eat using my left hand. 25 life must go on. I knew that my own present efforts would decide my future, so I 26 the strict training program to build strength and improve flexibility in my 27 . After an eight-month rec
13、overy, I was back out on the field playing football, the sport I 28 . In this sense, the world of football has taught me an important life lesson: 29 and commitment make what seems impossible 30 . This lesson from football is one that I know translates through every part of life. 16. A. tough B. pop
14、ular C. typical D. dynamic 17. A. set B. control C. test D. require 18. A. mistakes B. adventures C. accidents D. injuries 19. A. performance B. position C. moment D. advantage 20. A. with B. over C. through D. into 21. A. valuable B. lost C. extra D. regular 22. A. pride B. choice C. name D. honor
15、23. A. Unfortunately B. Similarly C. Happily D. Gradually 24. A. practices B. tryouts C. seasons D. operations 25. A. But B. Or C. So D. And 26. A. examined B. changed C. provided D. completed 27. A. shoulder B. hand C. leg D. foot 28. A. explore B. avoid C. love D. support 29. A. Knowledge B. Belie
16、f C. Experience D. Opinion 30. A. enjoyable B. possible C. sensible D. responsible III. 阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Big Problems, Simple Solutions Inventions are improving health and well-being in communities around the world. Speakers at recent TED events have s
17、hared simple and inexpensive solutions that can solve everyday problems. FUEL BRIQUETTES （燃料砖） In the developing world, smoke from indoor cooking kills more than 2 million children each year. In fact, its the number one cause of death of children under five. Amy Smith, founder of D-Lab at the Massac
18、husetts Institute of Technology (MIT), discovered a way to make a safe cooking fuel. The material she uses is also free and plentiful: farm waste. Smith invented a low-cost device that turns farm waste into fuel briquettes. These briquettes produce smoke that is less dangerous than the smoke from ot
19、her fuel. They also burn hotter and last longer. Farmers can make these briquettes from readily available waste. This invention has an economic benefit, too. Farmers can buy the device for $2 and sell briquettes they dont use. Smith estimates (估算) that this can increase a farmers income by $500 a mo
20、nth. DISASTER SHELTERS Over 31 million people worldwide lose their homes every year due to natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. After these disasters, many people live in terrible conditionsin tents or in large stadiums with no privacy. Graphic designer Michael McDaniel invented ine
21、xpensive and temporary housing for people in these situations. Called the Reaction Ex, these shelters are small, one-room houses that comfortably hold up to four people. Theyre made from a plastic that is strong, recyclable, and super light. In fact, theyre so light that they can be lifted by hand a
22、nd are very portable as well. McDaniel hopes that his invention will provide an affordable solution to help people rebuild their lives after a natural disaster. 31. The key goal to invent the fuel briquettes is to_. A. increase family income B. make full use of farm waste C. get free and plentiful c
23、ooking fuel D. protect kids from dangerous cooking smoke 32. What are the features of disaster shelters? A. Light and affordable. B. Heavy and recyclable. C. Big and comfortable. D. Small and breakable. 33. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain design methods. B. To introduce new in
24、ventions. C. To report research findings. D. To advertise latest products. B Compassion may be something that one is born with, but actually being good at caring for others requires experience and a certain set of skills. An early opportunity to develop and practice these skills came with the birth
25、of my brother when I was in 5th grade. Although it took great patience to deal with a small child, I found deep joy in something so simple as watching him grow day by day. Not only did I enjoy taking care of my little brother, but I volunteered at the Organization for Special Needs Families (OSNF) i
26、n my neighborhood so I could apply and further develop my childcare skills. I was partnered with Matthew, a 10-year-old with curly blond hair and blue eyes. He didnt look different from other kids, but he had difficulty controlling his emotions, especially anger. His biggest problem was that he coul
27、dnt go to the toilet himself. Every day I had to clean up his mess if he pooped in his pants. It was just like the “good old days” with my little brother before I successfully toilet-trained him. Although I was never going to be able to toilet-train Matthew, I was able to change his life in another
28、way. We had swimming three times a week, but Matthew was hopelessly afraid of the water. At first, Matthew just sat on the steps of the pool and did nothing. I pushed him slowly down the stairs until he was at last standing in the shallowest part of the pool. The next day, I pushed him a little furt
29、her into the water. By the third day, he completely trusted me to take him into the pool. Maybe my large size also helped give him a sense of security. He did not have to be afraid of anything when a 200-pound guy was holding him tight. I felt so proud as I saw him standing there in the pool, happil
30、y playing with other kids in the water. The OSNF adult leaders told me that I was the only volunteer who had been able to take care of Matthew well. I think what made the difference is the belief I had in Matthew, like how I had always believed in my little brother. Helping Matthew “grow” to overcom
31、e his fear of water made me realize things do not happen overnight. Real magic is a result of patience, and miracles happen when one believes in them. 34. How did the author feel about taking care of his brother? A. Tired. B. Joyful. C. Proud. D. Stressed. 35. The author volunteered at OSNF because
32、he wanted to _. A. use and improve his childcare skills B. create a friendly neighborhood C. change the lives of other kids D. get some work experience 36. With the authors help, Matthew finally could _. A. control his emotions B. play with his friends C. poop in the toilet D. stand in the pool 37.
33、According to the author, what mattered most when he helped Matthew “grow”? A. His large size and strong body. B. His experience and knowledge. C. His patience and trust in Matthew. D. His willingness to take care of his brother. C Social Networking Sites: Are They Changing Human Communication? It is
34、 hardly news that people are using the Internet to communicate with others more and more. Some people fear that someday we will no longer feel the need to talk to one another face to face. However, some recent studies suggest that people communicate, or stay in touch, even more than they used to. Wh
35、ichever side you fall on, what is clear and without a doubt is that human communication has changed in the 21st century. But results of recent scientific studies may have us reconsider just how much our new communication forms have changed our world. In June 2008, a British psychiatrist, Himanshu Ty
36、agi, warned that communicating on social networking sites could have a negative effect on the generation of people born after 1990. This generation has never known a world without the Internet. Tyagi says that these people use the Internet to communicate with others so much that they may have troubl
37、e forming real relationships. Tyagi is concerned that people may start and end relationships over the Internet. Describing the Internet he said, “Its a world where everything moves fast and changes all the time, where relationships are quickly ended at the click of a mouse.” Another psychologist, Dr
38、. Aric Sigman, warned of the physical effects that come with using social networking sites. He suggests that the reduction in the amount of time we spend interacting (互动交流) with people face to face could have biological effects on the human body. The results of his study suggest that, without real p
39、ersonal interaction, the body does not react the same way it would if people were meeting face to face. As a result, immune responses, even hormone levels, can be changed. These changes may lead to the development of illnesses, such as cancer. Despite these warnings, studies can be found that show t
40、he positive sides of social networking sites. The results of one study show that using social networking sites has increased the self-esteem (自尊心) of young adults. Another suggests that college students using these sites feel more “connected” with people when they use them. In addition to scientific
41、 studies, there are many who feel that the benefits of social networking sites outweigh the possible negative sides. Many people, especially those who spend a lot of time at home, for various reasons, find the Internet a lifeline. They are able to communicate with many people using these sites. Perh
42、aps the key to this new communication style is self-control and common sense. If someone spends all of his time on the Internet, and never actually sees friends face to face, that seems like an unhealthy way to live. But if someone spends time on the Internet, some of which is spent arranging meetin
43、gs for “real” time together, then it seems almost complementary (互补的). Balance is the key to keeping communication alive and well in the 21st century. 38. Which of the following ideas may Himanshu Tyagi agree with? A. Social networking sites harm people of all ages. B. The Internet weakens young peo
44、ples relationships. C. The use of the Internet improves peoples immune system. D. The online world pushes people to live a faster and better life. 39. What is Dr. Aric Sigmans major concern about using social networking sites? A. It will stop the face-to-face interaction. B. It reduces the self-este
45、em of young adults. C. It may cause some serious health problems. D. It makes people feel less connected with others. 40. What does the underlined word “outweigh” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Are greater than. B. Are heavier than. C. Are more effective than. D. Are more difficult than. 41. Which
46、 of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage? A. B. C. D. CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point（次要点） C: Conclusion D At the heart of psychology is understanding behavior, and understanding behavior has much to do with understanding the brain. Neuroscientists (神经系统科学家) have bec
47、ome more efficient at mapping the brain and have gained more understanding of how the brain develops and works. Truly, differences in behavior as we age and between genders, are most likely explained by the physical state of and changes in our brains. Around the age of 12, it is believed that the ar
48、eas of the brain that are used most will be strengthened and cells in the brain that are not used tend to die. What you do with your brain in your teen years probably decides how your brain will work for the rest of your life. If a teen spends endless hours watching TV, the neural connections that h
49、elp the brain process TV are what will be strengthened. It is clear, therefore, that how young people spend their time is of great importance. Surprisingly, and different from earlier beliefs, the brain is still developing even in the early twenties. Areas of the brain that are related to emotion, d
50、ecision making, reasoning, and problem solving are still not fully developed. This may go some way toward explaining why car accident rates in young people are significantly higher than those among older people. Young people dont have the necessary skills to make complex judgments while driving. The
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