2021-2022学年福建省莆田市高一下学期期末质量监测英语试题

2021-2022学年福建省莆田市高一下学期期末质量监测英语试题

1. Clara Barton, born on December 25, 1821, is widely known as one of the most honored women in American history. She lived in Washington, D. C., when the Civil War began in 1861. She heard stories of wounded and suffering soldiers. She immediately recognized that the poorly equipped soldiers needed help. Instead of waiting for others to step in, Clara collected necessary things on her own, asked the public for donations and learned how to store and give them to the soldiers in the battlefield.

After the Battle of Cedar Mountain in northern Virginia in 1863, Clara arrived at a field hospital at midnight with a vehicle full of supplies. A doctor named Paul Smith at that hospital would later

write, “I thought heaven had sent out an angel that night — her assistance arrived at exactly the right time.”

After four years of hard work, Clara fell ill and moved to Switzerland to recover. It was there that she first learned about a group called the Red Cross. This group worked to help people who were suffering during times of war. But the United States did not take part then. Clara, returned home and began to establish the Red Cross in America. She worked hard, travelling to Washington for support, gave speeches and wrote articles to win the support of the public. She told people the Red Cross was not only important during times of war, but also useful in peace times. This got the attention of both the public and the politicians, and thus the American Association of the Red Cross came into being in 1881.

Clara Barton retired from the Red Cross in 1904. She died 8 years later on April 12, 1912. Her legacy with the American Red Cross lives on. 1. What did Clara Barton do during the war time?

A．She waited for others’ assistance.

B．She collected money to buy medical supplies.

D．She went to stores for necessary things.

C．She donated money to help soldiers. 2. How did Dr. Smith feel at Clara Barton’s arrival?

A．Proud and joyful. C．Excited and grateful.

B．Shy and nervous. D．Exhausted and upset.

3. What was the author’s purpose of writing this passage?

A．To describe an important historical figure. C．To explain the danger of the Civil War.

2. A small but shining silver lining: The corona-virus has quickened the change to pedal power in Europe. The German Cycling Association (ADFC) reports that Germans across the country are

spending twice as much time biking as they were before the COVID-19. There is a growing demand for bikes and shared-bikes, and now even shortages throughout bicycle supply chain. For bike shops it’s an unexpected increase.

B．To introduce the Red Cross in America. D．To illustrate the history of the Red Cross.

In unimagined numbers, bikes are starting to take the place of cars in our cities. It has increased 930 miles of new bike lanes in Europe. Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands are pioneering fast lanes for riders. “Pop-up lanes” are being used for bikes in Berlin and Paris; Rome has painted new bike lanes, in each case taking away lanes from cars.

Women riders are reportedly another big factor in the biking transformation. E-bikes are, too. E-bikes use an onboard battery to boost power when the rider is going up a hill, or just needs a rest. E-bikes have removed “the sweat factor.” Who wants to show up to work or a party sweaty?

The European Cyclists’ Federation states that bikes are also strongly supported by European

governments to cut carbon and increase the quality of their cities. European countries provide direct financial support for cyclists. At the end of April, France announced a 20 million Euro plan to

promote cycling after the end of the lockdown. The plan includes 50 Euro vouchers for the repair of a bike. Italy worked on a regulation for Covid recovery, by means of which 120 million Euro was set aside to cover 70% and up to 500 Euro of the price of conventional, muscle-powered and electric bikes.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The popularity of bicycles in Europe. C．The impact of the pandemic on people’s life.

B．The preference for bicycles globally. D．The change in choice on public transportation.

2. How many factors contribute to the growing demand for bikes in Europe?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．More women in Europe go to work by bike than men. B．Europeans choose bikes mainly for financial support. C．E-bikes become popular because of Europeans’ laziness. D．Measures have been taken to encourage Europeans to use bikes. 4. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．A guidebook.

3. Wherever we go, we are surrounded by history. Across the globe, cultural heritage is passed down through the generations. It is in the buildings and structures around us. It is in the arts and artifacts (手工艺品) we treasure. It lives in the languages we speak and the stories we tell. But today, it is under attack as never before. Not only are the damages of time threatening our cultural heritage, but climate change, globalization and tourism are all exacting a heavy price. Technology is now the most important weapon in the battle. Here’s how technology is preserving our cultural heritage. As you can imagine, creating the replicas (复制品) by 2D images is extremely time-consuming. Increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms (算法) allow millions of images to be stored in a

B．A newspaper.

C．A science report.

D．A business plan.

matter of hours. AI will also make restoration and preservation of existing cultural heritage far easier and better than previous methods.

Virtual reality (VR) technology will play a leading role in preserving our cultural heritage in the coming years. Many of the most important sites and architecture are easily damaged. Human interaction with these locations is doing a great deal of harm. Wastes pile up everywhere, causing serious problems. As more cultural heritage sites and objects are digitally mapped and recorded, VR technology will increasingly become the way that people experience them. We’ll all finally be able to walk through places, look at (and touch) artifacts and works of art without ever seeing them with our own eyes.

Finally, our cultural heritage will be preserved by technology. Efforts in research, data sharing and project work will help promote and preserve the cultural heritage of countries all across the world. 1. What does the underlined word “exacting” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．demanding

B．cutting

C．receiving

D．paying

2. What is the advantage of AI in preserving cultural heritage?

A．It makes preservation safer. C．It makes restoration easier.

3. How does VR help to preserve cultural heritage?

A．By reducing human impact on the site. B．By recycling huge amounts of waste. C．By forbidding visitors from touching artifacts. D．By educating people about the sites’ importance. 4. What is the author’s attitude towards AI in cultural protection?

A．Ignoring.

4. On April 20, people around the world celebrated the United Nations Chinese Language Day. To mark the occasion, the UN Office organized the first Chinese Language Video Festival.

People from 27 countries took part in the one-hour special event. 1 Over 340 videos told touching stories about a civilized, modern and youthful China through their personal experiences in the country.

Though some people find the language difficult to learn, most find it’s worth it. Learning Chinese gave them a better understanding of the culture. “ 2 If you know this language, you know the culture and mind of the people.”

3 Tones are important because a lot of Chinese characters sound similar or even the same. And the tone changes their meaning. It’s the variety that sets Chinese apart from others.

B．Supportive.

C．Objective.

D．Disagreeing.

B．It produces 2D images. D．It creates replicas in seconds.

To remember Chinese characters, you can connect them with pictures and make some short stories, 4 For example, the Chinese character for “tea” has some lines of grass, the roof of a house and people drinking tea.

Learning any language comes with benefits, particularly for those who are always looking to learn more. There are some languages that have “loan-words” from Chinese. 5 A．Learning Chinese is not just learning a language. B．Language is the bridge that connects people everywhere. C．There is no doubt that Chinese characters are beautiful. D．Some people find imagination important when learning Chinese. E．So it may be easier for one to pick them up after studying Chinese. F．They share their love for the Chinese language and culture through short videos. G．The language itself is unique, especially considering its pronunciation features.

5. Rita was a lovely girl who grew up in the eastern region of Nepal. Watching tourists from everywhere visit her village made Rita ______. So she asked her father, “What are these people doing here, father?” Rita’s father laughed and said, “Darling, they have all come to challenge themselves to ______ to the top of those mountains.”

Amazed at their ______, Rita said. “Really father? Is it ______ to climb to the top?” “Of course, dear. Many people can do it.” ______ her father.

“Someday, I will be able to climb to the highest of these magic mountains,” said Rita, with a strong ______, a burning dream forming in her eyes. But life had other plans for her. Rita ______ one of her legs when she was thirteen. Clouds of hopelessness threw ______ to her happy world. “I will never be ready to climb those mountains,” cried Rita.

Her father ______ her greatly. He couldn’t see his little girl in pain. He was sad too. But he did not ______.

One day, Rita’s father built her a wooden ______, which she could wear and walk. “Never say ‘never’. Start climbing the mountains,” said the ______ father.

Rita was beside herself with joy. She wore the wooden limb (肢) and walked, and ______. She stood up, and had a second try, and fell again. The whole village ______ at the daddy and daughter’s foolishness. But nothing pulled them down. They kept ______. After five years, Rita made it to the highest of the mountains. 1.

A．curious 2.

A．study

B．draw

C．climb

D．protect

B．anxious

C．confident

D．outgoing

3.

A．decision 4.

A．dangerous 5.

A．thought 6.

A．will 7.

A．hurt 8.

A．comfort 9.

A．changed 10.

A．take care 11.

A．leg 12.

A．frightened 13.

A．ran 14.

A．jumped 15.

A．practicing 6. 语法填空

Studying British history can help you understand 1 the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain England mean. In the 16th century, Wales was joined 2 the Kingdom of England. In the 18th century, Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the

B．moving

C．dreaming

D．suffering

B．laughed

C．pointed

D．stared

B．sat

C．fell

D．stopped

B．confused

C．disappointed

D．determined

B．arm

C．house

D．horse

B．lose temper

C．lose heart

D．take charge

B．missed

C．loved

D．cheated

B．sadness

C．kindness

D．surprise

B．used

C．broke

D．lost

B．demand

C．attention

D．effort

B．replied

C．agreed

D．repeated

B．possible

C．difficult

D．special

B．strength

C．patience

D．courage

Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. However, the southern part of Ireland 3 (break) away from the UK, 4 resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Although the four countries work together in some areas, they still have some 5 (difference). The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history 6 (explore), which can help you understand much more about the country and 7 (it) traditions. No matter where you go in the UK, you 8 (surround) by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times

throughout history. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more 9 (enjoy). The UK is 10 fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. 7. Festivals ________(反映) people`s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

8. She never ________(抱怨),but she is obviously exhausted. (根据汉语意思单词拼写)

9. Then one day I had to go through a two-hour medical ________(治疗). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 10. We heard the sound of an ________ (靠近) car. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)

11. Energy is always a ________(全球性的) issue and countries need to work together. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）

12. 但是，说实话，整晚的烟花燃放声真的有些令人烦躁。

But, to be frank, the fireworks ________ throughout the night were really annoying.

13. 林巧稚医生这一席话使我们得以窥见这位非凡女性的内心世界，并了解是什么支撑她度过充满艰难抉择的一生。

These words of Dr Lin Qiaozhi give us a look into the heart of this amazing woman, and what ________ a life of hard choices.

14. 早先作为中国移民的住宅区的地方后来变成了中华文化的中心。

What ________ a residential area for Chinese immigrants then turned into a center for Chinese culture.

15. 新旧更替的时代已经到来，在走向未来的过程中，我们不可能将过去的一切都保存下来。 There comes a time when the old must ________ the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future. 16. 放眼平原，我们隐约看到一群体形优美的动物。

On the plain, in front of us, we can just ________________a herd of graceful animals. 17. 因其珍贵的羊毛，它们（藏羚羊）正遭受非法猎杀。 They ______ ______ _____ , illegally, for their valuable fur.

18. 只有学会和大自然和谐共处，我们才不会成为野生生物和地球的威胁。

Only when we learn to exist ______ ______ ______ nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.

19. 50岁时，她发觉自己失业了，困在家里，只有电脑相伴。

At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to ________ ________ ________.

20. 她认为，消除数字鸿沟、确保每个人都能使用互联网并知道如何运用新技术是非常重要的。

She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone ________ the Internet and knows how to use new technology.

21. 他被这段音乐打动了，他说：“那种（兴奋）感觉就如同第一次看见色彩一样。” Moved by this music, he said, “It was like seeing color ________________”.

22. 在接下来的三天里，您可以在当地导游的陪同下，深入雨林进行探索，欣赏雨林特有的动植物。

You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with to a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals ______ ______ the rainforest.

23. 派出了15万名士兵奔赴唐山，将受困群众从废墟中挖出，并掩埋死者。

The army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who ________ and to bury the dead. 24. 他的家族历史可以追溯到18世纪。

His family history _______ _______ _______ the 1700s. 25. 仿佛世界末日即将来临！

It seemed ______ ______ the world were coming to an end!

26. （云南）除了是花的王国以外，还是许多少数民族的居住地。

Apart from being the kingdom of flowers, it ______ ______ ______ many ethnic minority groups. 27. 第一节应用文写作（满分15分）

英语课上，你的老师要求你以My Favorite Corner in the School为题写一篇短文，具体描述校园里你最喜欢的一角（如位置、景色等）。 注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 运用感官描述，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

My Favorite Corner in the School

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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 28. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Arthur was messy. He didn’t try to make messes, but he didn’t try to clean up much, either. There were always small pieces of food on the table when he was done eating. His socks never made it into the hamper (洗衣篮). And he only picked up his toys when Mom threatened to throw them away. Most days, Mom followed Arthur around the house and cleaned up after him. She brushed the crumbs (碎屑) into her hand and threw them away after meals. She picked up his socks and made sure they got washed, dried and folded neatly before going back in the drawer. She often picked up his toys when he left them to do something else.

One day, Mom asked Arthur to pick up his toy trains. “Not right now,” Arthur said. He was reading a comic book. The trains had been on the living room floor since the morning.

“You know what, Arthur? I’m not going to ask you again. I’m done cleaning today.” And with that, Mom put her feet up on the sofa and picked up a book to read.

At dinner time, Arthur noticed that there was a big pile of crumbs at his place at the table. Mom’s spot was nice and clean. Arthur didn’t like the crumbs very much. After dinner, Arthur’s feet felt cold. He went to his room and opened his drawer, but the drawer was empty. “Mom, where are my socks?” Arthur called.

“There weren’t any socks in your hamper, so I didn’t wash them,” Mom said. Arthur felt unhappy. Now his feet would be cold, unless he wanted to wear dirty socks from the floor. He decided to stay barefoot.

When it was time for bed, Arthur said good night to Mom and turned to go upstairs. Arthur stepped right on his toy train in his bare feet. “Ouch!” cried Arthur. “That really hurt.” 注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右;

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 However, Mom was still reading and said nothing.

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“Mom?” said Arthur. “Tomorrow can you show me how to do the laundry so I can wash my socks?” ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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