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1、2021-2022学年陕西省西安市鄂邑区高一（下）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AUSA TODAY 10 Bests Readers Choice Awards are currently on hold.We asked our readers tovote for the top events across six categories：music,general food,specialty food,film,culturaland emerging industries（founded in the past five years）.These are
2、some of the winners：Kutztown Folk FestivalThe nine-day Kutztown Folk Festival is the nations oldest continuously operated folk lifefestival,drawing visitors from around the globe.A celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch cultureand heritage,the event includes Americas largest quilt sale,200 craftsmen and
3、folk artists,localfood and family friendly entertainment.Water Lantern FestivalThe Water Lantern Festival is all about connections.Magical nights in cities across the USinclude food,live music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns decorated with letters oflove,hope and dreams floating on the water
4、.Carnaval of QuebecThe Quebec Carnaval is a 10-day festival of winter,the worlds largest,complete with nightparades（庆祝游行）,ice skating,snow sculptures and a towering ice palace.Other highlightsinclude ice canoe racing,a sugar shack and iconic Caribou drinks.San Francisco Chinese New Year ParadeSan Fr
5、ancisco has celebrated its Chinese heritage during its annual Chinese New YearFestival&Parade since just after the Gold Rush.The parade ranks among the best in theworld,with 100 units,fancy costumes,fireworks and a 268-foot Golden Dragon,which takes ateam of 100 men and women to march through the st
6、reets.lt has become one of the largestevents of its kind in the world,drawing some three million spectators and television viewers.1.What can you see during Kutztown Folk Festival?A.Modem arts.B.Quilts for sale.C.Traditional weddings.D.Shows on stage.2.Which festival is meant to promote interpersona
7、l relationships?A.Kutztown Folk Festival.B.Camaval of Quebec.C.Water Lantern Festival.D.San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade.3.Camaval of Quebec and San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade bot h.A.include special food B.relate to paradesC.take place only at nights D.have sculpture exhibitionsBI was u
8、nbelievably proud of my nine-year-old daughter,Emily.Determined to buy a mountainbike,shed been saving her pocket money all the year,as well as doing small jobs to earn extramoney.By Thanksgiving Day,she had collected only$49.1 said,You can have your pick from mybicycle collection.*Thanks,Daddy.But
9、your bikes are so old.*She was right.All my girlsbikes were 1980s models,not the kind kids today would likely choose.As Christmas drew near,Emily and I went bike shopping.As we left one store,she noticed aSalvation（救助）Army volunteer standing next to a big pot.Can we give something,Daddy?she asked.So
10、rry,Emily.Im out of change.Throughout December,Emily continued to work hard.Then one day,she made a surprisingdecision.You know all the money Ive been saving?M she said hesitantly.Pm going to give itto the poor people.So one cold morning before Christmas,Emily gave her total savings of$58to a volunt
11、eer who was really very thankful.Affected by Emilys deed,!decided to contribute one of my old bicycles to a car dealer who wascollecting used bikes for poor children.As I selected a shiny model from mycollection,however,it seemed as if a second bike took on a glow（发光）.Should I contribute two?No,one
12、would be enough.But I couldnt shake the feeling that I should give a second bike.WhenI later delivered the bikes,the car dealer said,Youre making two kids very happy,sir.Here areyour tickets.For each bicycle contributed,were giving away one chance to win a girls mountainbike.”Why wasnt I surprised w
13、hen that second ticket turned out to be the winner?I like to think itwas Gods way of rewarding a little girl for a sacrifice（牺牲）beyond her age-while giving herdad a lesson in the process.4.The father took pride in his daughter probably NOT b e c a u s e.第2页，共21页A.shed been saving her pocket money al
14、l the yearB.shed been doing small jobs to earn extra moneyC.she made up her mind to buy a mountain bikeD.she presented her total savings of$58 to a volunteer5.According to the text,which of the following is TRUE?A.Emily was angry with her father as he didnt give his change.B.The volunteer wasnt move
15、d by Emilys donation of her savings.C.The car dealer exchanged two tickets for the fathers two bikes.D.The father made his final decision that he should give one more bike.6.What can we infer from the text?A.The car dealer cheated people of their contributions.B.Two girls really appreciated receivin
16、g donated bikes.C.Emily got a mountain bike for her kindness finally.D.The father felt regretful for winning a girls mountain bike.7.What lesson do you think the father learned?A.One good turn deserves another.B.Two heads are better than one.C.Do as you would be done.D.Great minds think alike.cIn th
17、e early times,the music industry was afraid of taping,thinking that customers would justcopy music,or record from the radio.But that never really happened,at least not enough to causeany real hardship to anyone in the music business.The same argument arose over technologies like MiniDisc and recorda
18、ble CDs.But the thingthat frighten the music industry more than anything else was the arrival of services likeNapster,which allowed people to share music over the Internet without costing themanything.The music industry was shocked；it saw people exchanging digital copies that didntlower the grade wi
19、th each transfer,something that stopped tapes being a huge threat.But it wasnt the Internet that killed the music industry.In fact,everything is still lookingoptimistic for many musicians.Taylor Swift has had a good year,and her latest album is likelyto be making her very rich indeed.And that wont c
20、hange in all likelihood,not for Swift,and notfor those who come after her.There is always going to be public demand tor music.However,the technology will simply destroy the record company.The reason is simple.Recordcompanies are a man in the middle that simply doesnt need to exist anymore.The same w
21、ay webuy our flights direct,and get our shopping online and have things delivered from Amazoninstead of going to a local shop.We have always been willing to enjoy cost reductions at theexpense of the middleman,and the record companies are that kind of middleman.What does the record industry offer?We
22、ll,surprisingly little these days.lt used to be the casethat record companies would go and find new talents.Of course this still happens,but morelikely is that an artist will be discovered by the public through YouTube,or even from friendson Facebook or Twitter.Record companies also used to have an
23、important role in producing themusic.But countless artists are making their own way through software or any of the otheramazing music development apps,without any help from the record companies.8.What is Napster most probably?A.A radio show.B.A CD player.C.A software.D.A tape recorder.9.Why didnt ta
24、pe copying become a huge threat to the music industry?A.It was hard to transfer.B.It was strictly controlled.C.It didnt save much money.D.It couldnt keep the quality of music.10.What does the example of Taylor Swift prove?A.The Internet wont destroy the music industry.B.The musicians will benefit a
25、lot from the Internet.C.The sales of albums are badly affected by the Internet.D.The demand for music will change due to the Internet.11.What will happen to the record companies?A.They will sell latest albums online.B.They will become less important in the Internet society.C.They will cut the expens
26、e on producing the music.D.They will go and find new music talents through the Internet.DAn electric flying vehicle called Skai was on display yesterday near LosAngeles,California.Skai is made by Alakai Technologies.The vehicle has six rotors（旋翼）on第4页，共21页top.Inside,there are seats for five passenge
27、rs.To many people,Skai looks like a between a giantdrone（无人机）and a car.Alakal Technologies hopes the vehicle will one day serve as a flyingtaxi,a cargo carrier,and an ambulance.Other companies,such as Boeing and Airbus,are also designing electric aircraft.They are usingbatteries to power them.But ba
28、tteries can weigh the vehicles down.Skai uses hydrogen fuel cells to power its rotors.Hydrogen fuel cells are a lighter alternative tobatteries.They allow the vehicle to transport 1,000 pounds.They might also be less damagingto the environment.Its the cleanest form of energy on the planet,Bruce Holm
29、es told DigitalTrends,a technology news website.Holmes is on the board of Alakai Technologies.A test flight will take place near the companys Massachusetts headquarters.But it may be yearsbefore the autonomous aircraft is cleared to carry passengers.Skai must first meetregulations.These regulations
30、are set by the Federal Aviation Administration（FAA）.The technology is interesting,but the regulatory（监管的）road will be very long,ThaddeusLightfoot said.Lightfoot is a lawyer.He helps companies deal with FAA rules.Alakai Technologies is hopeful that Skai will get FAA approval to fly passengers soon.In
31、 themeantime,the companys CEO,Stephen Hanvey,says the craft could be used to transport foodand water.lt could also serve as a mobile cell tower in places struck by natural disasters.12.Which of the following can replace the underlined word cross in paragraph 1?A.Mixture.B.Container.C.Equipment.D.Ins
32、trument.13.What can we infer about the pilotless flight of passenger vehicles?A.It costs a lot.B.It saves energy.C.It is not readily available now.D.It will soon get approved by FAA.14.What is the advantage of the Skai,compared with other electric aircraft?A.It is quite light.B.It uses batteries.C.I
33、t transports food and water.D.It lands autonomously.15.What is the best title for the text?A.Car with wings.B.Car of less weight.C.Car with hydrogen fuel.D.Car in the sky.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10 0分）Sun is out-time to go out?Maybe,maybe not,depending on the reopening plan in your state.Aspeople start to
34、consider vacations,a road trip seems like a good idea.(1)You can pack muchmore of your own goods,and avoid a large number of people.However,there are still safetyprecautions that all travelers should take,even if youre heading out to a nearby mountain fbr acamping trip.(ZLEven though restrictions ar
35、e starting to loosen,case counts are unfortunately rising in manyparts of the country.You still need to make sure to bring and use your mask whenever you couldbe in close proximity(接近)to anyone.Create a kit of sorts that includes theessentials.Medicine,water and other basics could go a long way if y
36、ou need them in anemergency.Dont go off the beaten path.While part of the joy of exploring Mother Nature is seeing new and beautiful views,if your roadtrip includes a hike,stay on the marked path.(3)You could get lost,injured or both.Make sureyou get enough sleep.While many people have reported diff
37、iculty sleeping during the pandemic because of anxietyand uncertainty,adequate rest is necessary before a long car ride.Do not drive while you arefeeling sleepy.(4)Protect your skin.You may not consider sun exposure while sitting in the car,but the rays can seep(渗漏)through open windows and cause you
38、 to bum.(5)Therefore,you need to protect your skin withsunscreen and bug killer alike.A.Wear your mask.B.Create an item kit.C.Avoid the desire to hike off-trail.D.Mosquitoes are also drawn when youre outdoors at night.E.After all,you have more control when you travel via four wheels.F.As the sun rea
39、ches its highest point,youll start to sweat inside your car.G.If you feel like you need rest,pull over and take a 30-minute power nap.16.A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G第6页，共21页17.A.AEF.FB.BG.Gc.cD.DE.18.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G19.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G20.A.AB.Bc.cD.DE.EF.FG.G三、完形填空(本大题共20小题，共 30.0分)Since I
40、became a mother,!cant remember the last time I had spare time to myself.All my sparetime(21)taking care of the family,doing chores and working.!guess that is part of(22).Ofcourse,!take responsibility for being a mother and try my best to maximize my time.But as the years passed,!realized that the ch
41、ores soon seemed(23).It seems I can never finishmy to-do list.Even if I try to(24)all of it,new tasks always come up.I try to prioritize my tasksbut still feel(25)at the end of the day.I try to share the(26)with my family,but I still have littletime to myself.I always hoped for me time.And when I sa
42、y me time1,I only(27)being able to have ashower without rushing or watching a movie without being(28)by my kids.But I didnt givemuch(29)about that me time until recently.After long years of(30),my visa application was approved and I had to travel to a new countryall by myself to start a new job.)the
43、 company only paid tor my airfare,my family will haveto(32)at a later date.So now,Im alone in an apartment and I can do whatever I want.But(33)it hasnt made mehappy.I feel(34)without my family.No more daily routine of nagging the kids to help me withthe chores.I also feel like something in me is(35)
44、.1 spend nights crying myself to sleep to(36)the loneliness.I came to(37)that making time for me doesnt mean being away from those I love.I can stillhave”me time”,even if I have my(38).around.I can prioritize and plan.I can(39)my attitudeand approach toward chores.Life wouldnt be the same without th
45、e people you love near you.Ihope my family can(40)me soon.21.A.went by B.turned into C.referred to D.dealt with22.A.motherhoodB.growthC.adventureD.faith23.A.interestingB.unusualC.endlessD.important24.A.acceptB.completeC.gatherD.evaluate25.A.ashamedB.accomplishedC.exhaustedD.nervous26.A.plansB.ideaC.
46、experienceD.responsibilities27.A.meanB.enjoyC.keepD.practice28.A.accompaniedB.interruptedC.requiredD.complained29.A.thoughtB.careC.adviceD.doubt30.A.checkingB.studyingC.workingD.waiting31.A.IfB.UnlessC.AlthoughD.Since32.A.continueB.approachC.followD.return33.A.suddenlyB.surprisinglyC.certainlyD.natu
47、rally34.A.annoyedB.confusedC.guiltyD.lonely35.A.missingB.risingC.shiningD.appearing36.A.avoidB.rememberC.easeD.feel37.A.imagineB.decideC.admitD.realize38.A.sonB.friendsC.familyD.dream39.A.chooseB.changeC.maintainD.express40.A.joinB.helpC.contactD.protect四、语法填空(本大题共1小题，共15.0分)41.Many Americans put aw
48、ay their white clothes on Labor Day do not wear them againuntil the following May.One reason for the clothing custom relates to the season.In the United States,the_(2)_(month)between June and September are summer.The weather is usually hot innortheastern cities.Many people there historically wore li
49、ght-colored clothing in thesummertime(3)(keep)cool.Judith Martin is an expert on manners,(4)spoke to Time Magazine about the history ofwearing white in summer.She said Americans in the 1800s and early 1900s wore formalclothes all year long.Wearing white clothes in the summertime may make people more
50、 5)(comfort).Then,in about the 1930s,wearing white clothes in the summertime became第 8 页，共 21页fashionable.That is because some wealthy Americans went on vacation weeks ormonths in the summer.The white clothes then became connected with ease,(beautiful)and money.But at the end of summer,they put thos