2021-2022學(xué)年河南省豫東名校高一（下）期中英語試卷

第二部分閱讀（共兩節(jié) ，滿分37.5分）第一節(jié)（共4小題；每小題2. 5分，滿分37. 5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A.B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。

• 1．Some Strangest Festivals From Around The World Through the years，people have found many ways to celebrate important occasions in their lives.If you're looking for an interesting and off the-beaten-path travel destination，here are some most wonderful and unusual festivals from around the world.
     Boryeong Anual Mud Festival，Boryeong，ROK
     This festival takes place at the beach，with much mud resource from the sea.At this festival，people take part in a number of activities involving mud，which not only brings back happy childhood memories but is good for the skin.
     World Bodypainting Festival，Portschach，Austria
     This entire festival is not strange because of the activities that occur during it，but because of the way people look when it's over.During this time，artists worldwide flood in and hold live body- painting activities.They are painting creative designs on willing participants （參與者）.
     Underwater Music Festival，F(xiàn)lorida，America
     Rather than being held at a typical concert hall，the Underwater Music Festival takes place on the seabed.This unique custom is unlike any others because it features musicians playing music below water level.100 feet deep in clear water，talented musicians wear diving equipment，performing free concerts for sea creatures and humans alike.
     Battle of the Oranges，Ivrea，Italy
     This Italian town hosts one of the most unusual festivals.Each year in February，a battle takes place among thousands of participants who have to throw oranges at each other during a 30 minute fight.The aim is to try and knock down other participants by attacking them with oranges so that they cannot stand any longer.
  
  （1）What can tourists do at the Boryeong Annual Mud Festival？

  
  A．Have their faces painted.
  B．Enjoy live music underwater.
  C．Experience mud bath.
  D．Join in a fight with oranges.
  （2）From which festival can people display art with their bodies？

  
  A．Battle of the Oranges.
  B．World Bodypainting Festival.
  C．Underwater Music Festival.
  D．Boryeong Annual Mud Festival.
  （3）What animals may be the audience of the Underwater Music Festival？

  
  A．Dolphins.
  B．Elephants.
  C．Kangaroos.
  D．Pandas.
  組卷：1引用：2難度：0.5

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• 2．Life may feel terribly unfair.And yet for some people，when facing the worst challenges，they are at their best.
     Jessie Joy Rees is just such a person.The 12-year-old Californian kid，always hopeful and fun，became the voice of courage for kids with cancer.Active and outgoing，Jessie had her whole world in front of her，until she was diagnosed （診斷） with an inoperable brain cancer in 2011.
     Three weeks into her treatment，while looking out at the other children who were also going through cancer treatment，Jessie asked her parents， "How can we help them？" She wanted to comfort the kids.In fact，that morning after her diagnosis，Jessie was at the kitchen table collecting packages of toys for other cancer patients. "She wanted to make other cancer kids happy." her father Erik remembers.
     Jessie had a 1% chance of beating cancer.So，she decided to make the most of her time，The packages became hospital-safe plastic jars filled with toys and activities to encourage the children suffering from cancer.They were named JoyJars，which not only contain a little bit of fun，but mostly they contain a little bit of Jessie's optimism.One mother sent a thank you note：JoyJars have helped lift our spirits during Travis' ongoing battle with his brain cancer.
     Jessie passed away less than a year from her diagnosis.But her parents keep the joy alive.More than 400，000 JoyJars have been delivered to children going through cancer treatment all over the world.For each，there is a bit of joy to help them through the tough times.And to give them courage，there's also a note：Never Ever Give Up. "Jessie would never ever give up，" says Erik， "And neither will we.Every child facing cancer should know they are loved and supported."
  
  （1）Why did Jessie set her mind on making JoyJars？

  
  A．To earn respect and fame all over the world.
  B．To call for more people to donate for cancer kids.
  C．To inspire the children in the same situation as her.
  D．To draw more attention to the treatment of brain cancer.
  （2）What can we know about Erik from the text？

  
  A．He desires to find a cure for brain cancer.
  B．He contributes a lot to the research of cancer.
  C．He spares no effort to cure children with cancer.
  D．He takes Jessie's place and continues with her spirit.
  （3）Which of the following can best describe Jessie？

  
  A．Generous and independent.
  B．Positive and kind-hearted.
  C．Determined and humorous.
  D．Humorous and caring.
  （4）What is the best title for the text？

  
  A．Never，Ever Give Up
  B．To Care Is To Help
  C．Face Up To Challenges
  D．Cancer Defeats No Willing Heart
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

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• 3．Each year，people buy millions of aquarium （水族箱） fish，Most of the fish species have a natural lifespan of at least several years.Some of them can live up to a decade or more in the wild.But somehow most of the fish died within weeks or even within hours after you had bought them.For sure，fish are weak creatures compared to us.It does not mean they died for no reason at all.
     Since fish have no body heat，they are sensitive to sudden changes in water temperature.Water pH and water hardness can also affect them if there is a sudden change.Most of the quick deaths of fish are due to shock.
     Tap water is not a perfect choice for aquarium fish because of the chlorine （氯） in the tap water，which can kill the fish.So the best way is to just put the tap water in the sun for a few days.
     Fish need oxygen in the water，They will die if the oxygen in the aquarium runs out.Several things can cause it to happen.The aquarium is too small，that is，less water means less oxygen.The aquarium is too crowded，for the more fish you have，the more oxygen they need.The temperature is too high，because the higher the water temperature，the less dissolved oxygen.
     Overfeeding the fish can cause a digestive （消化的） problem and kill the fish directly.More food than they are needed can also cause water pollution and create more harmful waste which will kill the fish too.Feed the fish only once a day，with no more food than they can eat in less than a mjye.aiute.In this case，less is better.
  
  （1）What's the purpose of the first paragraph？

  
  A．To bring forward the issue.
  B．To make the article interesting.
  C．To state aquarium fish are weak.
  D．To provide some advice for the readers.
  （2）Which aspect of change is least likely to be a deadly shock 10 fish？

  
  A．Water temperature.
  B．Water depth.
  C．Water hardness.
  D．Water pH.
  （3）What can be inferred about aquarium fish？

  
  A．They prefer high water temperature.
  B．They live longer in the small aquarium.
  C．They can cause serious water pollution.
  D．They should be fed according to their need.
  （4）How is the text mainly developed？

  
  A．By applying previous data.
  B．By giving examples.
  C．By listing reasons.
  D．By making comparisons.
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.4

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• 4．What happens in your brain when you hear a wrong note in a piece of music？Researchers from the University of Tokyo found that this depends on whether you've had music lessons or not.
     In a recent study，the researchers asked about a hundred 15-year-olds to listen to a piece of music while their brain was scanned using functional magnetic resonance imaging （MRI），which shows which areas of the brain are active during a certain task.
     Two thirds of the volunteers had received music lessons before they were 9 years old，while the remaining third either never took lessons，or didn't start until they were in high school.Each volunteer was asked to prepare for the test by listening to three classical music pieces in the week leading up to the experiment.That way，they would all be familiar with the music，and the students who had heard any of the pieces before in their music lessons would not be at an advantage.
     During the experiment，the volunteers heard the same pieces，but now with errors in it.Over-all，everyone's brain showed activity in a region of the brain related to processing sound，no matter what errors they heard.That makes sense- they were listening intently to the music.
     But there were some big differences between the students who had had music lessons quite young and those that didn't.The musicians group showed much more activity in different parts of the brain.However，there was one part of the brain that everyone appeared to use when they heard an error in music -a language region.Even though the music was instrumental，errors in the phrasing of music seemed to be linked to language processing，and this happened regardless of how much music education the volunteers had received.
     "This connection between music and language might explain why everyone can enjoy music even if they are not musical themselves，" says Kuniyoshi Sakai，who led the research study.
  
  （1）What do we know about the volunteers of the experiment？

  
  A．They were all from the same school，
  B．They had the same musical background.
  C．They listened to the music pieces in advance.
  D．Their brain was scanned using different devices.
  （2）Why can music lead to activity in the brain's language area？

  
  A．Music communicates ideas in a way similar to language.
  B．The language area is responsible for dealing with sound information.
  C．Other brain regions in charge of music are closely linked to the language area.
  D．The expression of errors in music has something to do with language processing.
  （3）What does the underlined word "intently" in paragraph 4 mean？

  
  A．In the absence of mind.
  B．With confusion.
  C．In admiration.
  D．With whole attention.
  （4）In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？

  
  A．Environment.
  B．Science.
  C．Education.
  D．Health.
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.4

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第二節(jié)（共1小題；每小題2. 5分，滿分12.5分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

• 5．How to apply for high school scholarships Here's a step by step guide to applying for scholarships as a high school student.
     Make a list.Whether you're a high school junior or senior，the first step to earning college scholarships is making a list of available opportunities.Research scholarship opportunities，and make a list of those you're suitable for.（1）

  .So you know which scholarship you need to apply for first.
     Prepare your materials.Some scholarship applications only require basic information，but others include lots of paperwork.（2）

  ，you should gather all your materials ahead of time so you don't have to waste time looking for documentation.You might not know what each application needs before you start，but there are some good basics materials to have on hand，for example，transcripts （成績單），community service hours，recommendation letters and so on.（3）

  .
     Fill out the applications.You'll spend much time filling out your name，date of birth，and contact information.（4）

  ，it can easily overlook small errors and wrong spelling，so make sure to double check everything before you hand in it.You don't want your application to be rejected just because you forgot a page of your transcripts or left a form field blank.
  （5）

  .If you've thought ahead and applied for a bunch of scholarships during your junior year，you may think it's time to sit back and relax.However，there are plenty of scholarships that are only available to graduating high school seniors，so you can't be finished quite yet.Remember that there are many awards for college students，so keep looking every year.
  
  A.Think ahead
  B.Continue searching
  C.You should charge for it ahead
  D.Before filling out your applications
  E.Even though this information is quite basic
  F.It's best to organize your list according to deadlines
  G.Getting these materials ready can simplify your application process
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.6

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第三部分語言運(yùn)用（共四節(jié) ，滿分15分）第一節(jié)（共1小題；每小題1 分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A.B.C.D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

• 6．I've always loved mountaineering （登山） and the mental and physical challenges that go with it.This time the peak （山峰） of Mt.Whitney is my（1）

  .There are quite a few ways up to the big mountain，but we（2）

  the traditional one at last，almost 12 miles to the top.
     I decided to make this trip less about（3）

  and more about the climb and my personal journey with a friend.Thinking about it this way，I decided to carry only one camera to（4）

  the course，but it still added 3.2 pounds to my backpack，which（5）

  2.8 pounds without the camera equipment.Fortunately，climbing with a friend（6）

  sharing the weight，keeping our packs a little lighter.Therefore，we（7）

  reached the top just two days later，This particular trip was prepared for a personal trip on purpose to get to the peak and enjoy the breathtaking（8）

  .
     Climbing such tall peaks（9）

  every aspect of you，as a nature photographer.It can test both your physical strength and photographic（10）

  .Can you imagine being 14，000 feet up， （11）

  the thin air of the high-altitude （海拔） environment while also trying to be（12）

  with your compositions （作品）？That's what we were doing!And that's the joy that comes with climbing Mr.Whitney as well.
     Like any other（13）

  in nature，there are risks in mountaineering，though.Extreme altitude and the unpredictable （無法預(yù)測的） weather will test even the most（14）

  climber.Despite the fact，mountaineering for me is all about the experiences，which makes me live to the（15）

  .
  
  

  （1）	A．destination	B．impression	C．imagination	D．kingdom
  （2）	A．missed	B．repaired	C．chose	D．covered
  （3）	A．shelters	B．photos	C．clothes	D．foods
  （4）	A．discover	B．draw	C．guess	D．document
  （5）	A．weighed	B．lifted	C．balanced	D．cut
  （6）	A．looked for	B．resulted from	C．focused on	D．contributed to
  （7）	A．suddenly	B．legally	C．quickly	D．obviously
  （8）	A．painting	B．scenery	C．performance	D．movement
  （9）	A．a(chǎn)ttracts	B．pays	C．tests	D．brings
  （10）	A．skills	B．a(chǎn)ttitudes	C．times	D．dreams
  （11）	A．identifying.	B．improving	C．collecting	D．breathing
  （12）	A．confident	B．creative	C．familiar	D．patient
  （13）	A．secrets	B．species	C．rules	D．a(chǎn)dventures
  （14）	A．excited	B．devoted	C．experienced	D．frightened
  （15）	A．longest	B．fullest	C．highest	D．farthest
  組卷：9引用：1難度：0.3

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第二節(jié)（共1小題；每小題 1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

• 7．Dragon dance is a traditional folk activity in China.The dragon（1）

  （represent） wisdom，power and wealth.It is also said that the dragon dance performed（2）

  New Year's Day scares away the evil spirits and all the bad luck with them.
      During the dance，a dozen or so（3）

  （ performer） hold the dragon up on poles.They raise and lower the dragon（4）

  （make） him "dance" as they wind through the crowds，stopping here and there to put on（5）

  fantastic performance for the crowds.
      The frame of the dragon itself was（6）

  （ traditional） made of wood or bamboo，covered with material.Nowadays，lighter materials（7）

  （use），such as plastics.For the Chinese dragon costume，different colors can be chosen.The main body of the dragon could be green，for a great harvest.Yellow represents the empire and red represents the（8）

  （excite） and good fortune of the festivities.The dragon varies in length，some reaching up to 100 meters long!It is believed that the（9）

  （long） the dragon is，the more luck it will bring!
      The dragon follows a man carrying a ball on a stick.During Chinese New Year，it is a red or yellow globe， （10）

  is supposed to be the sun as the festival celebrates the spring rains and the sun for a good harvest.
  組卷：5引用：2難度：0.6

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第四節(jié)短語填空（共 5小題：每小題2分，滿分10分）閱讀下列句子，根據(jù)括號內(nèi)的中文提示填寫短語（每空限填-詞）。

• 22．I'm going to

  （利用）this tour to explore the history of the castle.
  組卷：2引用：3難度：0.7

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第四部分寫作（滿分 15分）

• 23．假定你是李華，你和同學(xué)策劃了你校英語俱樂部三周年慶典活動方案。請給外教Miss Evans寫封郵件，請她幫忙指導(dǎo)。郵件內(nèi)容包括：
      （1）活動目的；
      （2）方案內(nèi)容；
      （3）征求建議。
      注意：
      （1）寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右：
      （2）請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
  
  

  Dear Miss Evans，                                                                                                                                                       Yours，                                                                                                                                 Li Hua
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

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