北京师大附中2020-2021学年下学期高一年级期末考试英语试卷
本试卷考试时长100分钟，满分140分。
第I卷
一、选词填空。本大题共10小题，共10分。
1. To help us learn grammar, our teacher adopted an ________ approach, which is totally different from the traditional way.
A. innovative B. additional C. adequate
2. He repeated the experiment several times and they all ________ the same result.
A. digested B. yielded C. restored
3. The debate will be aired on TV and radio ________ to attract as many viewers as possible.
A. simultaneously B. domestically C sentimentally
4. His name was ________ from the school’s honor roll due to the graffiti he left on the library’s wall.
A. identified B. discovered C. removed
5. He quickly ________ to the new teacher’s method and made noticeable progress.
A. contributed B. adjusted C. struggled
6. His sad story ________ a lot of sympathy from the audience.
A. evoked B. required C. demanded
7. For your own safety, don’t ________ your electric bicycle’s battery at home.
A. purchase B. produce C. charge
8. All the pain and loss you ________ will eventually make you a stronger person.
A. endure B. select C. escape
9. All your personal information will be kept as a secret so you don’t have to worry about your ________.
A. popularity B. privacy C. passion
10. A chip is inserted in the penguin so the researchers can keep track of it and ________ its move.
A. relish B. record C. recycle
二、完形填空。本大题共20小题，共30分。
It was the third period of the day and time for the physical education class. Once outside, students broke into an easy jog toward the field until, all of a sudden, Marcus cried out, “Look! What happened to the 11 ? It looks…angry.” The students turned to see what he was pointing at all at once: Someone painted angry faces on the walls of the stadium!
During lunch, all of the students were talking about about the graffiti with 12 . Possible explanations spread like wildfire 13 the school.
Later in the afternoon, when Brian cleaned the blackboard, Marcus suddenly 14 the paint on his hands. He 15 that it was Brian who painted the graffiti, so after school, Marcus 16 Brian to his locker and spied on (暗中侦查) what he was doing. When Brian opened his locker, Marcus saw small cans of paint in there! He decided to 17 it to Mr. Johnson.
The next morning, Brian was called to the principal’s 18 . The moment Mr. Johnson asked about the graffiti, tears started flowing down Brian’s cheeks. Filled with shame, he explained that he liked to paint, but he couldn’t join the 19 club because he had to go right home after school to baby-sit his little brother. “I don’t know why I painted those faces, and now I’ve 20 the stadium!” he sobbed.
Mr. Johnson was quite angry at first, but he began to 21 as he realized how miserable Brian was. “Brian, painting graffiti on school walls is a very 22 matter. We have to call your mother, and, of course, you will have to 23 the walls.” Mr. Johnson paused. “ 24 , I must say, those paintings are quite good. Did you have any 25 with them?”
Brian looked up and said, “No, I did them all by myself. Drawing and painting are the only things that I can do well.”
Mr. Johnson looked at Brian and thought for a moment before making a 26 . “Well,” he said, “some teachers suggested that we hire a local 27 to paint our school mascot (吉祥物) on the stadium wall. How would you feel about participating in that?”
“Really?” Brian hesitated, 28 to believe what he just heard.
“Yes, but this project will be hard work, and you’ll be expected to complete the job on time. We can consider it part of your 29 ,” Mr. Johnson said, trying to hide his 30 as he picked up, the phone.
11. A. doors B. windows C. roofs D. walls
12. A. curiosity B. excitement C. fear D. relief
13. A. to B. around C. from D. beyond
14. A. cleaned B. examined C. spotted D. scanned
15. A. remembered B. suspected C. witnessed D. hoped
16. A. followed B. reflected C. commented D. discovered
17. A. make B. report C. describe D. retell
18. A. lab B. home C. office D. classroom
19. A. art B. math C. sports D. music
20. A. changed B. decorated C. cleaned D. ruined
21. A. worry B. soften C. relax D. panic
22. A. strange B. urgent C. serious D. unusual
23. A. clean B. hide C. build D. remove
24. A. And B. So C. Or D. But
25. A. connection B. difficulty C. experience D. help
26. A. promise B. choice C. decision D. judgment
27. A. reporter B. artist C. designer D. scientist
28. A. unable B. unwilling C. unlikely D. unhappy
29. A. responsibility B. talent C. devotion D. punishment
30. A. regret B. anger C. smile D. pride
三、阅读理解。本大题共15小题，共30分。
A
A Pen That Draws in Any Color
The Scribble is a magical pen that can scan colors and instantly reproduce the colors, which distinguishes it from other pens. Hold the Scribble’s scanner up to any color, and within a second that color is stored in its memory. Once stored, that color can be used to draw on paper or on a digital screen.
Who can use the Scribble?
Children will love the Scribble because it can create different colors, replacing even their biggest box of crayons (蜡笔). Besides, anyone working with color in their professional lives, such as artists, will be able to scan and reproduce colors instantly.
The Scribble is the best color—Green
One of the most important characteristics of the Scribble is that, since it can reproduce any color, it replaces marking pens, greatly reducing the huge amount of plastic waste.
What’s inside the Scribble?
There will be two different versions of the Scribble, the Scribble INK and the Scribble STYLUS. The INK will be able to reproduce exact colors on paper. It includes a color sensor, 1 GB of internal memory that will store over 100,000 colors, a rechargeable battery, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, a processor and 5 ink cartridges (盒). The STYLUS is exactly the same as the INK, minus the ink cartridge as it is intended for use on screen.
How did we create the Scribble?
We’ve been in the design process for two years and the Scribble has gone through various design changes to get it to where we are now. Because of its small size we have created some ideas never seen before in the color reproduction industry. We created the Scribble for YOU and want you to be a part of the process!
Thank you for your support
Thank you so much for your concern about the Scribble. Thank you also for your support! Make sure to bookmark our website and check back often to see the progress as well as the updated times for production and delivery of your Scribble.
31. How is the Scribble different from other pens?
A. It can copy colors.
B. It is smaller in size.
C. It has different versions.
D. It can only be used on screen.
32. According to the passage, the Scribble ________.
A. has replaced the common pens
B. causes environmental problems
C. is the product of high technology
D. is designed for professional artists
33. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.
A. seek advice about the Scribble
B. introduce the Scribble to readers
C. compare the Scribble with other pens
D. thank readers for supporting the Scribble
B
Mrs. Squirrel and I Negotiated Terms
I was sitting in the room reading when I heard a loud noise. To defend my home from break-in, I picked up my defense weapon–a broom and went out. There on the roof of my porch (门廊), I saw a grey fluffy squirrel. I drove her away with the broom, but the next day I heard her again.
I searched squirrels on the net and found because their teeth keep growing, they have to constantly chew on things to shorten their teeth. This troubled me so I asked my husband to call in some wildlife control people.
On Monday morning two men showed up, with guns in their hands. I pointed uneasily to the hole in my porch roof. They held up their guns. Suddenly I saw in my mind the baby nursery inside. I stopped them and confirmed that they wouldn’t harm her. They hesitated, but finally put down their guns. Then they brought out a bottle of deodorizer(除臭剂) and sprayed it into the squirrel’s home. They told me she would not like the smell and would leave.
There was no sign of Mrs. Squirrel, so they blocked the hole, took my cheque for $ 250 and left. Shortly after they left, Mrs. Squirrel returned from her shopping trip. She was mad at being driven out and began feverishly clawing at the porch roof. In order to stop the destruction of my home, I drove her away with the broom again.
Each day thereafter, Mrs. Squirrel continued her attack on my possession. I then called the company to report that “SHE’S BAAAAAACK…” The receptionist said that if Mrs. Squirrel had managed to find another way into my porch roof, I would have to pay another $ 250. I replied I couldn’t continue contributing my husband’s hard-earned income to their silly wildlife experts and hang up.
I went to the porch and banged on the roof. Mrs. Squirrel came out and glared at me. We negotiated some terms, came to an agreeable arrangement and went back into our respective homes.
All is quiet these days, although large quantities of materials have been removed from my garage wall and my daughter claims that some of her doll-house furniture has disappeared. I still hope that Mrs. Squirrel would leave, but I will wait until it is warmer and hopefully until after the birth of the little ones.
34. What did the author think of the squirrel at first?
A. Troublesome. B. Dangerous. C. Interesting. D. Clever.
35. Why didn’t the author ask the wildlife control people to come again?
A. She worried about the safety of the squirrel.
B. She thought the company charged too much.
C. She decided to drive away the squirrel herself.
D. She changed her mind and wanted the squirrel to stay.
36. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. getting rid of a squirrel needs patience.
B. the squirrel has destroyed the author’s house.
C. the author probably started to like the squirrel.
D. the author signed an agreement with the squirrel.
37. The author has written the passage with in a _________ way.
A. childish B. serious C. formal D. humorous
C
Life in the Clear
Transparent animals let light pass through their bodies the same way light passes through a window. These animals typically live between the surface of the ocean and a depth of about 3,300 feet–as far as most light can reach. Most of them are extremely delicate (脆弱的) and can be damaged by a simple touch. Sonke Johnsen, a scientist in biology, says, “These animals live through their life alone. They never touch anything unless they’re eating it, or unless something is eating them.”
And they are as clear as glass. How does an animal become see-through? It’s trickier than you might think.
The objects around you are visible because they interact with light. Light typically travels in a straight line. But some materials slow and scatter (散射) light, bouncing (反弹) it away from its original path. Others absorb light, stopping it dead in its tracks. Both scattering and absorption make an object look different from other objects around it, so you can see it easily.
But a transparent object doesn’t absorb or scatter light, at least not very much. Light can pass through it without bending or stopping. That means a transparent object doesn’t look very different from the surrounding air or water. You don’t see it–you see the things behind it.
To become transparent, an animal needs to keep its body from absorbing or scattering light. Living materials can stop light because they contain pigments (色素) that absorb specific colors of light. But a transparent animal doesn’t have pigments, so its tissues won’t absorb light. According to Johnsen, avoiding absorption is actually easy. The real challenge is preventing light from scattering.
Animals are built of many different materials–skin, fat, and more–and light moves through each at a different speed. Every time light moves into a material with a new speed, it bends and scatters. Transparent animals use different tricks to fight scattering. Some animals are simply very small or extremely flat. Without much tissue to scatter light, it is easier to be see-through. Others build a large, clear mass of non-living jelly-like (果冻状的) material and spread themselves over it.
Larger transparent animals have the biggest challenge, because they have to make all the different tissues in their bodies slow down light exactly as much as water does. But how they’re doing it is still unknown. One thing is clear: for these larger animals, staying transparent is an active process. When they die, they turn a non-transparent milky white.
38. According to Paragraph 1, transparent animals ________.
A. stay in groups B. can be easily damaged
C. appear only in deep ocean D. are beautiful creatures
39. The underlined word “dead” in Paragraph 3 means ________.
A. partly B. dangerously C. indirectly D. completely
40. One way for an animal to become transparent is to __________.
A. change the direction of light travel
B. gather materials to scatter light
C. avoid the absorption of light
D. grow bigger to stop light
41. The last paragraph tells us that larger transparent animals __________.
A. move more slowly in deep water
B. rely on water to slow down light
C. produce more tissues for survival
D. become non-transparent after death
D
We talk continuously about how to make children more “resilient (有恢复力的) “, but whatever we’re doing, it’s not working. Rates of anxiety disorders and depression are rising rapidly among teenagers. What are we doing wrong?
Nassim Taleb invented the word “antifragile” and used it to describe a small but very important class of systems that gain from shocks, challenges, and disorder. The immune (免疫的) system is one of them: it requires exposure to certain kinds of bacteria and potential allergens (过敏原) in childhood in order to develop to its full ability.
Children’s social and emotional abilities are as antifragile as their immune systems. If we overprotect kids and keep them “safe” from unpleasant social situations and negative emotions, we deprive (剥夺) them of the challenges and opportunities for skill-building they need to grow strong. Such children are likely to suffer more when exposed later to other unpleasant but ordinary life events, such as teasing and social rejection.
It’s not the kids’ fault. In the UK, as in the US, parents became much more fearful in the 1980s and 1990s as cable TV and later the Internet exposed everyone, more and more, to those rare occurrences of crimes and accidents that now occur less and less. Outdoor play and independent mobility went down; screen time and adult-monitored activities went up.
Yet free play in which kids work out their own rules of engagement, take small risks, and learn to master small dangers turns out to be vital for the development of adult social and even physical competence. Depriving them of free play prevents their social-emotional growth. Norwegian play researchers Ellen Sandseter and Leif Kennair warned: “We may observe an increased anxiety or mental disorders in society if children are forbidden from participating in age adequate risky play.”
They wrote those words in 2011. Over the following few years, their prediction came true. Kids born after 1994 are suffering from much higher rates of anxiety disorders and depression than did the previous generation. Besides, there is also a rise in the rate at which teenage girls are admitted to hospital for deliberately harming themselves.
What can we do to change these trends? How can we raise kids strong enough to handle the ordinary and extraordinary challenges of life? We can’t guarantee that giving primary school children more independence today will bring down the rate of teenage suicide tomorrow. The links between childhood overprotection and teenage mental illness are suggestive but not clear-cut. Yet there are good reasons to suspect that by depriving our naturally antifragile kids of the wide range of experiences they need to become strong, we are systematically preventing their growth. We should let go–and let them grow.
42. Why does the author mention the immune system in Paragraph 2?
A. To stress its importance.
B. To analyze the cause of anxiety.
C. To question the latest discovery.
D. To help understand a new word.
43. Parents overprotect children because __________.
A. misled parents worry about their children’s safety
B. fearful parents want to make their children stronger
C. most parent-monitored activities are a must
D. today’s children are much less independent
44. According to the author, free play can __________.
A. develop children’s leadership skills
B. strengthen children’s friendship
C. reduce children’s risky behavior
D. promote children’s resilience
45. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?
A. Stop trying to perfect your child.
B. It takes great courage to raise children.
C. Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child.
D. Children inherit resilience from their parents.
四、阅读表达：阅读下面文章，回答问题。本大题共5小题，共10分。
Beethoven is regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music. In his twenties, he had been very famous for his skills on the piano, but then he began to lose his hearing. Beethoven didn’t give up. He continued to write music. Inspired by his struggles with deafness, he produced some amazing pieces, including nine symphonies, five piano pieces, and an opera!
One day in February 1824, he completed his famous ninth symphony. Writing the piece had taken several years. As he proudly signed his name at the bottom of the page, he was unsure how people would respond when they heard it for the first time.
Before the performance, Beethoven was afraid that the performance would be a disaster. After all, what use is a conductor who could not hear his orchestra (管弦乐队)– even if he is a musical genius?
The audience did not hesitate to applaud loudly as the famous composer walked out onto the stage. The theatre’s musical director, Michael Umlauf, joined him and together the two men took charge of the orchestra. For more than an hour, Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra, waving his arms wildly in the air, and madly turning the pages of his score(乐谱).
As the final, joyous note (音符) signaled the end of the symphony, the audience jumped to their feet, clapping, cheering and waving their hats. But Beethoven continued conducting. It was not until Caroline Unger, one of the singers, took his arm and turned him to face the audience that the great man realized his symphony was a success.
Later, Caroline remembered that Beethoven was not the only one who got a surprise. “The audience was shocked as well,” she said with a broad smile. “Most of them had no idea that he was deaf! The one person in the room who didn’t hear the symphony—and never would–was the very man who composed it.”
46. What challenge did Beethoven face in his twenties?
47. How did Beethoven feel when he completed the ninth symphony?
48. How did the audience respond at the end of the symphony?
49. Who was/were shocked according to Caroline?
50. Who is your favorite artist (a musician, a writer, a painter, an architect, etc.)?
Why do you admire him/her? (注意：答题不能出框，否则该题记零分)
第II卷
五、语法填空：有提示词的空用所给词的正确时态语态填空，没有提示词的空填写连词。本大题共10小题，共10分。
A
Mona Lisa is probably the world’s most famous painting. It 1 (paint) sometime between 1503 and 1519 by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting, 2 is now hanging in the Louvre Museum, is admired by numerous visitors every day. So far Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile 3 (trigger) much discussion all over the world.
B
The last class of my old professor’s life took place once a week in his home by a window in his study 4 he could watch a small plant with pink flowers. The class 5 (meet) on Tuesdays. The subject was the meaning of life. It 6 (teach) from experience. Have you ever had a teacher like that? 7 you are lucky enough to have such a teacher, do cherish him or her.
C
Cabbage is a masterpiece by a great Chinese painter, Qi Baishi, 8 paintings focus on everyday life such as flowers, birds, and insects. The painting portrays a tiny insect with some red on its back. 9 fascinates me most is that the insect is stating at the cabbage with curiosity. This 10 (leave) me guessing.
六、单词拼写：根据首字母提示拼写单词。本大题共20小题，共20分。
注意：需在答卷上填写整个单词，否则该题不得分。
1. 地址 n. a. _________ 11. 强调 v. e_________
2. 不负责任的 adj. i_________ 12. 争论 n. a_________
3. 有影响力的adj. i_________ 13. 栖息地 n. h_________
4. 主题 n. t_________ 14. 农业 n. a_________
5. 视频 n. v_________ 15. 相关的 adj. r_________
6. 必需品 n. n_________ 16. 帮助 n. a_________
7. 干渴的 adj. t_________ 17. 故意地 adv. d_________
8. 缺席的 adj. a_________ 18. 熟悉的 adj. f_________
9. 方便的 adj. c_________ 19. 深度 n. d_________
10. 代表 v. r_________ 20. 不幸的是 adv. u_________
七、中译英：请根据中文提示默写短语。本大题共10小题，共20分。
1. 有备用计划 _____________________________
2. 推动某人做某事 _____________________________
3. 支付学费 _____________________________
4. 对……上瘾 _____________________________
5. 创造可持续的未来 _____________________________
6. 跟……互动 _____________________________
7. 在艰难的环境中 _____________________________
8. 致力于…… _____________________________
9. 奠定坚实的基础 _____________________________
10. 提供免费的交通 _____________________________
八、选词填空：请在方框中选择合适的词填空，必要时需要做变形。本大题共10小题，共10分。
combine; success; meet; promote; explore; solve; develop; figure; calm; illustrate |
1. The movie was so __________ that it brought the director his first Oscar.
2. They are striving to find a/an __________ to the problem.
3. The launch of Zhurong marks a milestone for China’s space __________.
4. Beijing Opera, which __________ acting and acrobatics, is one of China’s national treasures.
5. It’s important for us __________ essential life skills from a young age.
6. Our school provides a wide range of optional courses to __________ students’ needs.
7. When we can’t understand a point, Ms Zhang will __________ it with a vivid example.
8. Last month, He __________ to senior manager due to his outstanding leadership.
9. The painting portrays a/an __________ with an expression of fear.
10. He loves poetry and finds it relaxing and __________.
参考答案
一、选词填空。本大题共1 0小题，共10分。
1-5 ABACB
6-10 ACABB
二、完形填空。本大题共20小题，共30分。
11-15 DABCB 16-20 ABCAD
21-25 BCADD 26-30 CBADC
三、阅读理解。本大题共15小题，共30分。
31—35 ACBAB
36-40 CDBDC
41-45 DDADC
四、阅读表达：阅读下面文章，根据题目要求回答问题。
46. What challenge did Beethoven face in his twenties? (1)
He began to lose his hearing.
47. How did Beethoven feel when he finally completed the ninth symphony? (2)
He felt proud and unsure.
48. How did the audience respond at the end of the symphony? (1)
The audience jumped to their feet, clapping, cheering and waving their hats.
49. Who was/were shocked according to Caroline? (1)
The audience and Beethoven were shocked.
50. Who is your favorite artist (a musician, a writer, a painter, an architect, etc.)?
Why do you admire him/her? (around 40 words) (5)
五、语法填空。本大题共10小题，共10分。
1. was painted; 2. which; 3. has triggered; 4. where; 5. met;
6. was taught; 7. If; 8. whose; 9. what; 10. leaves
六、单词拼写。本大题共20小题，共20分。
1. address 11. emphasize
2. irresponsible 12. argument
3. influential 13. habitat
4. theme 14. agriculture
5. video 15. relevant
6. necessity 16. assistance
7. thirsty 17. deliberately
8. absent 18. familiar
9. convenient 19. depth
10. represent 20. unfortunately
七、中译英。本大题共10小题，共20分。
1. have a backup plan
2. prompt sb. to do sth.
3. cover the tuition
4. be addicted to
5. create a sustainable future
6. interact with
7. in difficult circumstances
8. be committed to …
9. make/lay a solid/firm foundation
10. provide free public transport
八、选词填空。本大题共10小题，共10分。
1. successful; 2. solution; 3. exploration; 4. combines; 5. to develop;
6. meet; 7. illustrate; 8. was promoted; 9. figure; 10. calming