上海市虹口區(qū)2019年高一第一學期期末統(tǒng)考卷

1、上海市虹口區(qū)2019年高一第一學期期末統(tǒng)考卷虹口區(qū)2019學年度第一學期期終學生學習能力診斷測試高一英語 試卷2020.0111 / 12II. Grammar and Vocabulary 20%Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper for

2、m of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.News From The World of MedicineSHORT ON SLEEP? DON'T FORGET TO DRINK WATERIn a Pennsylvania State University study involving more than 20,000 participants, people who said they got only six hours of sleep regularly

3、 ran a greater risk ofdehydration (脫水) than (18)who got eight hours. The reason might lie with Onormone (荷爾蒙)called vasopressin, (19)helps control the body' s fluid levels. It ' s let out in larger(later in the sleep cycle, (20)people getting less shut-eye might not have the best amount of i

4、t. If you know you ' re short on slumber, (21)(make) a point of drinking water.TEN-MINUTE CANCER TESTAustralian researchershave developed a test (22)can discover cancer cells in ten minutes with 90 percent accuracy. Healthy DNA and cancer DNA, it turns out, stick to metal surfaces differently. W

5、hen cancer DNA (23)(add) to water mixed with gold nanoparticles (納米顆粒),the water remains its rosy color, when healthy DNA is added, the water turns blue. (24)the test is cheap and simple, it could be used at your primary care physician's office, with follow-up if necessary.EXERCISE PREVENTS FALL

6、SEach year, at least a third of people (25)the age of 65 fall downwards. Research found that there's one factor related to notably reduced risk: exercise. People who took part in Tai Chi fell 19 percent (26)(often), while those who did balance and functional exercises, such as step-ups, chair ri

7、ses, or standing on one leg, fell 24 percent less often. Most useful of all was (27)(combine) different types of exercise, including lifting weights and balance exercises.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that the

8、re is one word more than you need.A. preserve B. strict C. founded D. professionals E. launchedF. shareG. objects-H. carry1. connectedJ. national-K. concernsThe Floating SchoolLife on the islands can feel a bit isolated due to a lack of electricity and internet connectiveity.Although some of the isl

9、ands have primary schools, most young people must travel to the larger islands or to the mainland to attend high school. Schools on the islands follow the (28)curriculumi (課程).They don't teach subjects such as maritime skills, swimming or local fishing traditions, and so the curriculum isn't

10、 always (29)with students' everyday life.So, we (30)the Floating School after winning funding through a US State Department grant competition called Seeds for the Future. Before we started the school, we spoke with young people, community leaders and teachers on the islands to find out the topic

11、s young people are most interested in. We also learned about the various (31)of students and young people who don't go to school. Thus, we (32) our own non-formal educational programme that fits with the context of life on the islands. For example, those working in fishing have responsibility (3

12、3)the marine life, so we teach environmental protection and discourage destructive fishing practices.The Floating School is a wooden boat that can (34)up to twenty people and it goes to the students, not the other way around- we use it to transport educational materials, tools, and teachers to young

13、 people living on the islands. Our teachers are local young (35)- so far we have had journalists, photographers, computer engineers and musicians - and students who want to (36)their skills.At first, many of the young people thought the Floating School would be the same as their schools on the islan

14、ds. They had thought of the teachers to be (37). But our students learn through art, media and literature. They don't have to wear uniforms or shoes, and the teachers treat the students as equals, without judging them. This means our students can be themselves.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A

15、Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.School Counselors(輔導員)MatterOverwhelmed(壓垮)by homework? Worried about a friend? Feel like you don't fit in? Sometimes it

16、's impossible to (38)tough times alone. Problems can build up and you maysuffer from insomnis(失眠)，have difficulty concentrating, or even become depressed. It's time for you to talk to someone. Your school counselor can be a great place to start.A high school counselor who is a licensed profe

17、ssional offers a variety of (39)tohigh school students. He or she often provides advice and resources to students regarding their future college and (40) plans. A counselor may also help students who are (41)behavioral problems, family issues and stress. He or she often acts as a grief conselor to s

18、tudents in the event of an accident or other (42)situations. The job is quite demanding. (43), high school counselors are often very knowledgeable about developmental and family psychology, and skilled at providing direct therapy for trounbled individuals.Counselors meet with students individually o

19、r in small groups.Group meetings can really help people who are dealing with (44)issues.Not only do you get great ideas in a group setting, but it can also help to know that other students are experiencing the same thing and that they understand. How (45)you meet with your counselor depends on the i

20、ssue. Some concerns are dealt with in a one-time meeting. Others require regular meetings for a while.School counselors are all about helping to make your school experience the best it can be. The role of the school counselor today is very (46)what it was like in the past. Instead of just focusing o

21、n schoolwork and careers, today's counselors are there for students in a broader way. They help students address almost any problem that might get in the way of learning, guide students to productive futures, and try to create a (47)environment for everyone at school.38. A. get off39. A. service

22、s40. A. housingB. get throughB. activitiesB. career41. A. accustomed toB. sticking with42. A. unfamiliar43. A. Otherwise44. A. difficult45. A. long46. A. different from47. A. competitiveB. unreasonableB. HoweverB. personalB.soonB. dependent onB. postitiveC. get inC. opportunitiesC. trainingC. commit

23、ted toC. unforgettableC. ThereforeC. similarC. muchC. close toC. socialD. get toD. argumentsD. familyD. struggling withD. unexpectedD. RatherD. emergentD. oftenD. famous forD. workingSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished s

24、tatements.For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）Born in the 1950s, shopping malls were once the symbol of the U.S. consumer culture, but many are now dying out.Dying shopping

25、 malls can be found across the United States, often in middle-class suburbs. Economic decline in certain areas together with an upward trend towards online shopping and new forms of urban shopping centers have pushed the once seemingly unbeatable shopping malls into decline. It is estimated that 15

26、to 50 percent of shopping malls may close in the coming decades.American shopping culture follows its housing culture. Numerous shopping malls were therefore born after the Second World War, as Americans with cars and fat wallets moved to the suburbs. U.S. shopping malls were built at a rapid pace a

27、s shoppers fled cities, peaking in the mid-1990s when they were being built at a rate of 140 a year. Thus, too many shopping malls are left though construction has gradually decreased since then.Currently, there are around 1,500 shopping malls across the U.S. Most share a handful of similar feature.

28、 They usually contain two or three stories of stores separatedby walkways. Food courts serve pizza and other fast food. Parking lots are big enough to easily misplace a car.Shopping malls in Europe might contain grocery stores or childcare centers, while those in Japan are often built aroundmass tra

29、nsit（交通樞紐）.But the suburban American shopping malls are hard to get to and mainly sell clothes and gifts.As many shopping malls became redundant；過剩的）,leaders in many U.S. towns who once fought for malls now struggle with how to transform them to new uses. Highland Mall in Texas is being transformed

30、into a community college campus, and Lakeland Mall in Florida now houses a megachurch（大型教會）.Others have been redeveloped to include housing, offices and even green space. However, it is hard to imagine every shopping mall meeting the demands for such transformations.48. What is this passage mainly a

31、bout?A. The introduction to American consumer culture.B. The changes in Americans' shopping habits.C. The growth of American shopping centers.D. The decline of American shopping malls.49. When did the construction speed of IS shopping malls reach the highest point?A. After the Second World WarB.

32、 In the mid-1990s.C. After mass transit appeared.D. In the 2000s.50. What do many U.S. towns do to solve the redundant shopping malls?A. They make them look different from each other.B. They make them more accessible to the public.C. They change them to serve other purposes.D. They move them to the

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37、on in piste lohelp youI"；M漳市l(wèi)" 2,in the UK tofows lately 如 STEMIachieve your full potentialI" in1沖時也(B)51. This passage is mainly intended to.A. Advertise a university programme B. promote a newly built schoolC. Provide suggestions for summer trips D. introduce a well-known college52.

38、 All of the following are the features of Imperial Global Summer School EXCEPT thatA. it is ideally situatedB. it offers scholarshipsC. it has excellent teachersD. it enrolls international students53. Which of the following statements is true of Imperial Global Summer School?A. It gives just one ses

39、sion every year.B. Most of its students thought highly of it.C. It is intended for students interested in city life.D. Its students need to find accommodation by themselves.(C)Music. We hear it everywhere, every day. Getting into a lift, going around a supermarket or simply relaxing at home, music i

40、s our constant companion. And music can have a significant effect on the way we think and feel, so it's worth paying attention to what we're listening to.Music can have a powerful effect on our moods, in terms of both reducing and increasing stress. Listening to calm gentle music in bed can

41、help us drop off to sleep. Some airlines play smoothing music on board planes at takeoff and landing, to calm nervous travelers. Athletes often listen to fast loud music to help them prepare for games. The American swimmer Michael Phelps is known to listen to rap music before important races to help

42、 pump him up.The mood-altering effect of music can be especially acurate for the people who actually play the music. Musicians who do not have high self-esteem(自尊心)can suddenly overflow with confidence once they go on stage. It's as though the music gives them a different personality.And it'

43、s not only those who feel 川 at ease with themselves who can benefit. Scientists have conducted research into the effect of music on students studying for exams. They found that listening to calm music with a regular beat can actually help students recall facts and improve their performance in exams.

44、 Classical music, preferably something by Mozart, seems to have the most beneficial effect. A word of caution, however: it's best not to over -rely on this method, as you won't be able to listen to music in an exam.For most of us though, music is one of life's great pleasures. And it'

45、;s a pleasure that endures. Researchers have found that we don't often grow out of the music that we love as teenagers,becauseour musical tastes are such a huge part of our identity, personality and outlook on life. So dou't delete those songs you downloaded when you were fifteen - you'l

46、l probably still love them when you're fifty.54. What would be the best kind of music to play to nervous drivers stuck in traffic jam?A. Rap music.B. Gentle classical music.C. Cheerful folk music.D. Heavy metal music.55. The word "acute" in paragraph 3 most probably means in the passag

47、e.A. powerfulB. controllable C. complex D. opposite56. Which of the following statements about music is true according to the passage?A. Pop music improves students'academic performance.B. Music has magic power to change musicians'personality.C. Music generally influence people's thought

48、s and emotions.D. Sportsmen listen to fast music to relieve their stress before games.57. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Musical tastes affect our characters to a great extent.B. We have to find ways to make the pleasure of music last.C. We will be fond of different kinds of music a

49、s we grow up.D. A part of our personality and tastes are well developed in our teens.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Now he is car

50、eful not to follow that model.B. children whose parents tell them they are special are more likely to become narcissists.C. But actually, they have realized that they are running their children.D. Children believe it when their parents tell them that they are more special than others.E. And he caref

51、ully carries out the principle.children whose parents tell them they are special are more likely to become narcissistsAre You Treated Too Nicely?A new study found that when trying to build high self-esteem in children, parents may unconsciously be creating little narcissists(自戀狂).(58)Parents who are

52、 always praising their children may be trying to develop high se-esteem. (59)In fact, too much special treatment can lead to narcissistic behavior."(60)That may not be good for them or for society." Brad Bushman, (-author of the study and professor of communication and psycliology at the Ohio State University, said in a press release. "People with high seesteem think they're as good as others