1、江苏省南通市2021-2022学年高一下期末质量监测英语试题第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分 )第一节(共5小题;每题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话.每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置.听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题. 每段对话仅读一遍.1. How will the speakers get to the party?A. By car. B. By bus. C. By taxi.2. Which kind of light can the man sleep in?A. Moonlight
2、. B. Sunlight. C. Lamplight.3. How many flowers will the speakers give their mother?A. Fifteen. B. Ten. C. Five.4. What season is it now?A. Spring B. Summer. C. Winter.5. What does the man think of John?A. He is falling behind. B. He is the best in the class. C. He is making a lot of progress.第二节(共1
3、5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22. 5分 )听下面5段对话或独白. 每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 标在试卷的相应位置. 听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间. 每段对话或独白读两遍.听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题.6. When is the math test?A. This Tuesday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Friday.7. What will Matt do next Saturday? A. Go to a concert. B. Fin
4、ish his history essay. C. Begin studying for biology. 听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题. 8. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Study harder at night. B. Get up early to study. C. Change his clothes before sleeping. 9. What is the best time to go to bed according to the study? A. 10: 00 p. m. B. 11: 00 p. m. C
5、. 12: 00 p. m. 听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题. 10. When did the woman buy the new TV? A. Yesterday. B. Last week. C. Last month. 11. What does the man say about the new TV? A. Its a little bit small. B. It has a great picture. C. It goes well with the living room. 12. What is the probable relationship between th
6、e speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Salesman and customer. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题. 13. What does the man suggest for their vacation? A. Going abroad. B. Staying at home. C. Visiting another city in China. 14. When did Xian become the capital of the bin dynasty? A. In the 11th century be. B.
7、 In the 9th century be. C. In the 3rd century be. 15. What does the man especially want to see in Xian? A. The political museum. B. The statues of soldiers. C. The emperors palace. 16. Who does the woman hope to visit? A. Her school friends. B. The mans cousins. C. Her cousins. 听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题. 1
8、7. Which company makes the product? A. Geo-World Games. B. Think Smart Toys. C. GeoSmart. 18. What can listeners do with the product now? A. Paint pictures. B. Book flights. C. Play games. 19. How many units were sold in the first year? A. Three million. B. Six million. C. Twelve million. 20. Which
9、size of the product is the most popular with customers? A. Book-sized. B. TV-sized. C. Phone-sized. 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. AOn September 15, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras celebrate their own independence days. On October 16, Mexico follo
10、ws suit. Each country above has its own nature, but what combines them is local traditions and Spanish culture. Here are four destinations worthy of planning a trip. Tazumal, El Salvador El Salvador is home to some rather impressive Mayan ruins that show off this once great civilization. Tazumal is
11、one such place, which is believed to be more than 7,000 years old and was left abandoned sometime around the 13th century. However, large areas were extensively restored in the 40s and 50s, giving visitors a taste of the past. Antigua, Guatemala The 16th-century city of Antigua is surrounded by volc
12、anoes, churches, and Baroque buildings, combining European style with pre-Hispanic traditions, making its way to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its possible to visit most of its attractions on foot, including the Arco de Santa Catalina, the Central Park, and the Palacio del Ayuntamiento. C
13、omayagua, Honduras Honduras may be well-known for its beaches, and one worthy of your travels is the city that was once the capital: Comayagua. Founded in the early 1500s, a visit here is like traveling back in time. Several museums showcase the cultural richness and the must-see clock in the centra
14、l square, which is the oldest clock in the continent, dating back to the 12th century. Veracruz Mexico Veracruz is a natural beauty with beaches that stretch for as far as the eye can see, deep blue waves and powerful waterfalls. When visiting Veracruz, stop by the Zocalo in Downtown Veracruz, where
15、 locals gather to listen to “son jarocho”, a regional folk music style that started right here. Couples also gather to dance in the square. But not just any dance, rather they take part in Danzn, a traditional couples dance iconic (标志性的) to this particular state.1. Which place has the potential to b
16、e a UNESCO World Heritage Site?A. Tazumal.B. Antigua.C. Comayagua.D. Veracruz.2. What can visitors do in Veracruz?A. Learn to sing folk music.B. Watch unique dances.C. Go in for water sports.D. Walk on man-made beaches.3. What do the listed places have in common?A. They share the same traditional cu
17、lture.B. They have beautiful long beaches.C. They are home to famous ancient ruins.D. They celebrate independence days the same day.BWalters had always had a fascination with skiing, even though he was born in Kuwait, a place “as snow less as you can get”. He and his wife moved to a Scottish island
18、25 years ago and bought a run-down hotel, which they run as a self-catered (不包餐的) holiday house. Handing over the keys to guests on a Friday, Walters said, “Were retired, and it gives me more time to do the things I want to do”. Its why Walters thought he might enjoy teaching people to ski. He had,
19、after all, enjoyed the bread-making classes he used to run. “I like teaching people things,” he says. Walters first skied at 11 on a school trip to Austria. “We were allowed to go up the mountain on the second day and I remember, with a friend, being so scared of skiing down that we actually walked
20、down,” he says. Yet it didnt put him off. Their teacher started organizing Sunday trips to Glenshee, the skiing area in the Highlands, and Walters became part of the schools ski team. Once he had taken the week-long instructor course in the Cairngorms followed by further training he wasnt sure there
21、 would be an easy route into work. Then he spotted a request on Face book from a company that teaches children to ski, for someone to replace one of their instructors who had injured herself. Three days later, Walters arrived in Switzerland. “I was thinking: This is going to be awful, because Ill be
22、 this old guy,” he says. But he wasnt even the oldest instructor there was one in his early 7 as. It went so well that, by the second day, his group of 11 and 12-year-olds were skiing down easy runs. He now regularly works with the company, teaching groups of children during their school holidays. W
23、alters spends most of his time dealing with beginners skiing fairly slowly. He isnt trying to teach them to go as fast as possible hes trying to teach them how to ski with control, reduce speed, and get down the mountain without killing themselves.” He has just taken a further qualification as a ski
24、 instructor, reaching a level that enabled him to teach almost anywhere.4. What made it possible for Walters to teach people to ski?A. The self - catered holiday hotel.B. The sufficient time after retirement.C. His childhood skiing experience in Kuwait.D. The profits made from running a holiday hous
25、e.5. What does the underlined phrase “put him off” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Delay him.B. Make him lose interest.C. Cause him harm.D. Appeal to him.6. What was Walters concerned about when he applied for his ski instructors job?A. He was too old for the job.B. He would work for a short time.C.
26、 He lacked necessary trainings.D. He was less experienced.7. What can we learn about Walters from the last paragraph?A. He is a lazy ski instructor.B. He will apply for a better job.C. He is patient with beginners.D. He works as a full-time ski instructor.CIsnt it strange that in most places the onl
27、y humans you are leg ally allowed to hit are children? As of March 21, all forms of physical punishment against children, such as slacking, hitting, slapping and shaking is illegal in walks. The law change is hailed as “historic” by the Welsh government and a number of child protection champions, wh
28、o call for England to follow suit. The law will apply to everybody in walks, including visitors. “Today is a historic moment for children and their rights in walks as we make physically punishing children a thing of the past,” said Julie organ, the deputy minister for social services, who has campai
29、gned for the law change for more than two decades. According to Welsh Government surveys, parents of young children in walks have shown a significant shift in attitude over the past decade. For example, in 2019, 70 % of parents and guardians of young children in walks disagreed that it is sometimes
30、necessary to shack a child, compared with 39 % in a similar survey in 2018. “In walks, as in more than 60 countries around the world, we will no longer tolerate physical violence against children,” said via Laing, the policy and public affairs manager at NSPCC Cymru walks. “Until now, children were
31、the only group in our society who it was acceptable to strike in certain circumstanced. We dont allow the physical punishment of adults or animals, so it is absurd that we have for so long with children.” Anyone who physically punishes a child risks being arrested or charged with assault and may get
32、 a criminal record. However, the government says the police and Crown Prose cut ion Service will apply two tests before implementing (实施) the law change: is there evidence to charge and is it in the public interest to do so. They will also consider what is in the best interests of the child.8. What
33、is the direct result of the law change?A. Visitors rights will be valued in walks.B. Parents neednt accompany their children.C. Physical punishment on children will not be allowed.D. The government will be responsible for childrens safety.9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Parents insist on neve
34、r punishing children.B. More parents are against punishing children.C. Parents attitude changes slightly in punishing children.D. Some parents are still punishing children in daily life.10 What is via Laings attitude towards the law change?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Unclear.D. Negative.11. What doe
35、s the government say about the implementation of the law change?A. Its easy to handle.B. It will meet strong opposition.C. It needs more research.D. Its fully acceptable.DWhile environmental assessments of new roads focus on the danger of habitat destruction, or bats colliding (碰撞) with traffic, the
36、 first ever controlled field experiment to investigate the impact of vehicle noise suggests the thunder of road traffic is likely to drive away bats and cause bat activity to decrease by two-thirds. Researchers played noise recorded from the A38 dual carriage way in demon, with a “dusk average” of 2
37、6 vehicle passing per minute, in locations where different bat species flew and fed. The wild bats, including pipistrelle species, were monitored with bat detectors (探测器) placed beside, and 20 metres away, from the recorded noise. Ultrasonic (超音速) sounds from vehicle were found to block some bat spe
38、cies high-frequency echo - location calls, which they use to find insect prey (捕获物) such as moths. But more significant was that most bat species sought to avoid audible (听得见的) traffic noise. “Just like us, bats are likely to find audible road noise an irritation, something they would prefer to avoi
39、d rather than it jamming their echo-location,” said Fiona Matt hews, lead author of the paper in Environmental Pollution. Matthews said the effect of ordinary traffic noise on bats meant that the negative impact of new roads on bat populations was likely to be more far-reaching than realized. She sa
40、id: “This is important, as it means we could expect to see negative effects continue at a considerable distance from the road. We know that lower frequency road noise travels well beyond 50 metres the scale at which ecological impact assessments are conducted.” Dr. Henry Schofield, from Vincent Wild
41、life Trust, which jointly funded the research, said: “We have raised peoples awareness that bat species face barriers in the landscape that impede (妨碍) their ability to access suitable feeding areas and reduce their chances of survival. Along with habitat destruction and artificial lighting at night
42、, this research has added road noise to the list of anthropogenic (人为的) factors reducing habitat quality for these protected species.”12. What does the new research find about vehicle noise?A. It destroys bats habitat.B. It influences bats ability to feed.C. It helps bats to find insect prey.D. It c
43、auses bats to collide with traffic.13. What does paragraph 2 focus on?A. The design of the research.B. The varieties of wild bats.C. The function of bat detectors.D. The traffic flow on highways.14. What can we learn from Matthewss words about the impact of new roads on bats?A. It is well-informed.B
44、. It could be preventable.C. It could be more serious.D. It is predictable.15. Which aspect of the research does Dr. Schofield talk about?A. Its application.B. Its dimension.C. Its limitation.D. Its significance.第二节(共5小题; 每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项. How to find purpos
45、e in lifeIf youre asking yourself, “What is my purpose?” youre not alone. One study showed that just 25 % of American adults say they have a clear sense of purpose. If youre part of the other 75%, follow these tips to get started on finding purpose and meaning in life. Create a personal vision state
46、ment A personal vision statement can help you manage stress and find balance in your life. It serves as a road map that will guide you toward your purpose by identifying (识别) your core value and establishing whats important to you. A purpose statement makes it easier for you to make decisions in acc
47、ordance with your valued. _16_ Explore your passions Your passions and interests are a good indicator of the area in which your life purpose might lie. _17_ Theyre so deeply fixed in our ways of thinking that we can become blind to them. If youre not sure what your passions are, ask the people who know you best. Likely, youre already pursuing them in some way without even realizing it. Give back Giving back can enhance your sense of meaning and purpose in life. This means that when you help others,
