江苏省苏州市2020-2021年高一上半年期末学业质量阳光指标调研英语免费试题带答案和解析

1. 详细信息

Jiu Zhaigou National Park
Location: in the north of Sichuan
Famous for: green lakes,waterfalls, Colorful forests,snow peaks, Tibetan customs and blue ice, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Best time to visit: from June To September.

Huangshan Mount
Location: in the south of Anhui
Famous for: unique guest-greeting pines, absurd stones, sea of clouds and amazing hot springs
Abundant in: natural resources and various species, for which it has been listed as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site.
Best time to visit: Different seasons around a year witness various and unique beauty.

Yungang Grottoes
Location: in the south Datong,Shanxi
Reasons to visit:Listed among top 4 grottoes in China, one of UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is said to be the best preserved Buddhist cave art in China with 53 caves containing over 51,000 Stone carvings of Buddha and Buddhist dating from the 5th and 6th centuries.
Best time to visit: summer and autumn for cool weather.

Suzhou Classical Gardens
Location: in the downtown area of Suzhou,Jiangsu
Reasons to visit: Listed as a World Heritage Site in 1997,the gardens of Suzhou represent the Development Chinese landscape garden design ove more than 2000 years, including three most featured gardens in Suzhou:
Humble Administrator's Garden, Master of the Nets Garden and Lingering Garden.
Best time to visit: all year around.


【1】What is Huangshan Mount well known for?
A.Unique waterfalls B.Snow-covered peaks
C.Ancient culture and art D.Beautiful natural scenery.
【2】What is the common feature the four attractions share?
A.Being far from city.
B.Being a man-made wonder.
C.Being rich in natural resources
D.Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site
【3】Which place do you advise Roger to visit, a British student interested in cave art?
A.Yungang Grottoes B.Huangshan Mount
C.Suzhou Classical Gardens D.Jiu Zhaigou National Park

2. 详细信息
I'd gone snowboarding with my brother,and what we lacked in skill.we made up for in enthusiasm(热情).That day,fresh snow falling, we were in high·spirits. I let my brother disappear into the trees ahead, figuring I would soon catch up.
I began to pick up speed when suddenly thrown off balance and then ran into a large tree.
It was like hitting a wall. I knew immediately that.my back was broken and quickly realized the situation was serious.Nobody would be coming past. There was no phone signal. It was snowing and cold. If I waited, I would probably be saved in the end. But the chance of freezing(冻)to death before that happened was too high for me to risk staying put.
I tried to stand but fell down with great pain. I managed to get the board off from my.feet and moved it under my stomach so İ was lying on it. I faced down the mountain and used the board to slowly slide my body down the tree-lined slope·(斜坡).
It took about two hours before a skier found me. The rescue team came,with my brother arriving shortly afterwards.
A helicopter (直升机)took me to hospital. I had broken one of my backbones,so I had an operation.The lasting pain was unbearable, but it wasn’t as bad as seeing the pain and worry I put my family through.
The recovering road was tough , but I was lucky . Gradually, I was able to walk, then swim, then then cycle and run. I haven't been back to the slopes yet, but it might happen someday. Anyway,enthusiasm remains for ever.
【1】What led to the accident that happened to the writer?
A.Losing balance when speeding up.
B.Suffering from the cold weather.
C.Losing sight of his brother.
D.Seeing nobody coming past.
【2】What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 3?
A.I was unable to move with coldness.
B.I couldn't stand the great pain in my back.
C.Staying there waiting,I would die of coldness.
D.If I stayed there waiting, I would probably be saved.
【3】How did the writer feel about his parents' worry over him?
A.Eager. B.Sorry. C.Confused D.Relaxed
【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.He will recover fully without any difficulty.
B.He will develop interest in other sports.
C.He will avoid going snowboarding again.
D.He will stay enthusiastic about snowboarding.
3. 详细信息
NASA has a new job listing,and it's no joke. The US space agency is looking for a"joker" to join their journey to Mars.
A journey to Mars is no laughing matter. On average, the red planet is 140 million miles away. A trip there would take around eight months in a small spaceship. As it is difficult to communicate, astronauts will have to wait 20 minutes for a reply when an emergency happens.
“When you're living with others in a confined space for a long time, such as on a mission to Mars, problems will happen,” said Jeffrey Johnson, a scientist at the University of Florida. This is probably why NASA wants an astronaut with a sense of humor. These people have the ability to pull everyone together.
In stressful situations, perhaps humor is a way to know we aren't alone. By laughing together, we share stress, Then we can focus on our jobs instead of just worrying.
There are other examples of team “jokers”. One example is the journey to the South Pole led by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, Adolf, a cook at Amundsen' s team, was "joker". He made people laugh through the whole difficult and dangerous journey, Amundsen later wrote that Adolf was the most valuable member of the team.
But if you're hoping that your favorite TV comedian will fly to Mars, that probably won't happen. “Being funny won't be enough to land somebody the job,” Johnson said. “They also need to be an excellent scientist and engineer.” Besides, they must be in top physical condition.
【1】Who might get the job offered by NASA?
A.A good cook. B.A talented joker.
C.A humorous engineer. D.A popular comedian.
【2】What does "a confined space" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.a small space B.an open space C.a secure space D.an empty space
【3】How does the author think humor can help astronauts?
A.Reminding them of their family. B.Bringing them closer on a journey.
C.Helping them know themselves better. D.Helping them fix professional problems.
【4】Why does the author mention the example of the cook?
A.To show the importance of their food.
B.To prove the role of humor in difficult situations.
C.To argue an actor is more important than a scientist.
D.To explain a journey to the South Pole matters a lot.
4. 详细信息
Now, cities large and small often have remains of earlier historic streets and sidewalk pavements(人行道)。Yet they often go unprotected even when they may be older than neighbouring historic buildings that have enjoyed protection for tens of years.

There are many reasons to protect historic pavements - culture value, economics, environmental benefits and public safety. Pavements represented an important step in the modernization of city environments in the 19th century.
Before the laying of pavement, streets of dirt caused many problems to citizens,especially in wet weather when they became muddy(泥泞的),which limited the movement of people and vehicles.
To solve the problem,cities experimented with a wide range of materials in an attempt to balance durability(耐用性),economics,sources of materials and noise considerations.
The earliest pavement in many cities were cobblestones-naturally rounded stones.They were cheap and durable, but rough and noisy. Loose stone pavements were cheap and smooth, but not very durable. Wood also appeared in the 1850s as a popular option-smooth,quiet and affordable,but not very durable.
In many cities and towns,brick(砖)streets are the only historic pavements that have survived.This fact covers up the truth of pavement experimentation between the 1850s and 1920s, when a city could use up to a dozen different paving materials at the same time! Indeed, each city developed a unique "pavement identity” in the materials chosen and the way they were laid.
It is easy to think of the past when seeing historic pavements, as recalling “old world” city qualities. However, they are more similar to the early high buildings and parks-important city features that showed the modernization of the city. At a time when cities are becoming increasingly.similar, such pavements also help define an important sense of place.
【1】What is the present situation of historic pavements?
A.Failing to represent modem environments.
B.Failing to receive protection they should get.
C.Being brought back to its former glory.
D.Being highly valued as cultural buildings.
【2】Why was the first pavement built in history?
A.To help develop the local economy.
B.To prevent earth from being washed away.
C.To limit the movement of people and vehicles.
D.To bring convenience to citizens' life.
【3】What is mainly talked about in Paragraphs 4-6?
A.Popularity of different paving materials.
B.Different experiments on city identity.
C.Advantages and disadvantages of stone pavements.
D.Development of pavements of different materials.
【4】What does the writer want to express about historic pavements in the last paragraph?
A.They are similar to tall buildings.
B.They make cities appear similar.
C.They are unique of a particular place.
D.They represent the modernization of today's city.
5. 详细信息
There are several factors that may determine why a country chooses a particular passport colour. 【1】 Some countries attempt to fit in with nations or political groups they’d like to join. Governments can choose the overall design and colour for their passports from one of the four basic colors: red, blue, green, or black.
Red Passports
Red, the most common passport colour, not only has religious meanings, but also may point to a country’s history or politics. 【2】
Blue Passports
【3】 Traditionally, the colour blue is meant to represent the “New World” nations in North and South America, and Oceania. The U.S. passport has been blue since 1976.
Green passports
Green is the most common colour of choice for Arab countries. 【4】 The citizens of several West African countries also have travel documents that are different shades of green, which means they belong to the Economic Community of West African States.
Black Passports
Black passports are not as common as brighter colors, though dark shades tend to make a document look more official. 【5】New Zealand’s passport is black since it’s the country’s national colour.
In all, the reasons why passports are different colors often have important and deep meanings to each government.
A.What do the different passport colors mean?
B.The second most common passport colour is blue.
C.People tend to dislike black because it is not beautiful.
D.These factors include religious, geographical, historical or cultural concerns.
E.Considered as a sign of nature and life, it is important for Arabian religions.
F.Only 10 countries have black passports, all unconnected with geography or religion.
G.Northern European countries generally hold red passports.
6. 完形填空 详细信息
Grandpa was quite a gardener so I always watched for his spring flowers. I was especially _______ that year because I was landscaping(美化)my own yard and was eager to get Grandpa's _______
However,right after the first rush of roses that _______,Grandpa had a stroke(中风). It _______ him without speech or movement.But his eyes were _______ ----laughing at my mistakes, showing painful awareness of his inability to care for himself.
As time passed,I watched the growing earth with Grandpa's _______. Each time l gave him a garden report, he listened,holding my hand _______ with the strength and calm he had always had.But he could not answer my _______.
Grandpa's illness held him _______ the spring and on, week by week.As I watched in the garden,I came to see Grandpa's garden________ his life. As a hard worker,he understood the ________of the harvest and how to enjoy each season,each change.
It was the end of August when Grandpa ________. As we were ________flowers from the flower shop for Grandpa's funeral(葬礼),I silently left for Grandpa's garden.I cut the pretties flowers and made one more ________ for the funeral.Friends and family all ________ to see Grandpa's flowers there,feeling how much Grandpa would have liked that.
The October after Grandpa's death,I planted many flowers; each was a comfort to me,a love sent to Grandpa, a promise of spring.
【1】A.trapped B.interested C.improved D.talented
【2】A.choice B.promise C.advice D.respect
【3】A.spring B.summer C.autumn D.winter
【4】A.left B.attacked C.forced D.allowed
【5】A.beautiful B.expressive C.closed D.tearful
【6】A.hands B.brains C.eyes D.legs
【7】A.tiredly B.firmly C.sadly D.frequently
【8】A.calls B.orders C.visits D.questions
【9】A.across B.through C.in D.down
【10】A.mirrored B.confused C.understood D.destroyed
【11】A.result B.law C.fact D.angle
【12】A.passed away B.passed out C.passed down D.passed on
【13】A.selling B.planting C.choosing D.cutting
【14】A.arrangement B.fashion C.celebration D.dinner
【15】A.suffered. B.feared C.smiled D.shouted
7. 详细信息
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
When I started studying German, it was 【1】struggle. The words felt strange on my tongue,and the grammar would not stay in my head. I told my mum that I wanted to give up, and 【2】 I would never live in a country where German 【3】(speak).My mum told me that 【4】(study) a language was not just for my future. It was exercise for the brain; the more I learned of a language, the more my brain would grow.And I remember that day when I 【5】(sudden) felt like German was no longer a foreign language. It felt like my brain 【6】(double) in size.I had finally come to a place where I could think 【7】this foreign language,and I could see the world from a 【8】(difference) point of view. I felt as if I had reached the goal that I had been fighting for. I could open a book and see meanings, not just a sea of 【9】(word). I finally understood the reason 【10】my mum had encouraged me not to give up.Thanks, Mum!
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The point of the competition is to encourage all people to unlock their hidden p_________.(根据首字母单词拼写)
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At the beginning.of the term,you should set yourself learning t_________and make efforts to achieve them. (根据首字母单词拼写)
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While reading,you should learn to guess the meaning of the word from the c__________(根据首字母单词拼写)
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In order to find a s______to the problem,we need to find out more about its nature. (根据首字母单词拼写)
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Allow me to offer my warmest_______(祝贺)on your success!(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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The show will be open to the public at 2 pm;______(入场费)is free. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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If you________(忽视)the teacher's advice, you will probably fall behind others in all subjects. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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I want to know whether it is_________ (方便) for you to join in my birthday party on Saturday. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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To his disappointment,the opinion he had_______(坚持)to turned out wrong. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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My schedule is quite_______ (灵活). I could arrange to meet with you any day next week. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
18. 书面表达 详细信息
假定你是李华,学校将于下周四举行“传统文化节”。得知外教 Steven 对中国文化感兴趣,请你以学生会的名义给他写一封电子邮件,邀请他参加。
写作内容:
1. 时间、地点;
2. 节日活动内容:
3. 意义。
写作要求:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
注:传统文化节 Traditional Culture Festival
Dear Steven,
I'm writing to _______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to seeing you then!
The Students' Union
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主题:How to take exercise properly and safely
定期锻炼对身心健康有奇效,有助于提高身体的平衡能力和灵活性。但方法不当也会带来伤害,以下是确保运动安全又有乐趣的诀窍:
1.在进行具体的运动前,最好征询医生的建议,并做好准备活动。
2.准备适合的服装和装备。
3.运动要适量,要补充水分。
字数:100左右。
How to take exercise properly and safely
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