高一年级寒假英语作业英语2

2020-2021 学年度第一学期英语寒假作业 2 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分 50 分) 第一节(共 16 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 40 分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。 A No trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle,the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years.The size of the Castle is breath-taking.In fact,it is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world and it’s where Her Majesty The Queen chooses to spend most of her private weekends.You might even time your visit when she is in residence!The marriage of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle took place in Windsor on Saturday,19 May,2018.They became the sixteenth royal couple to celebrate their marriage at Windsor Castle since 1863.Windsor Castle offers something for everyone with so many areas to explore. Visit the magnificent State Apartments,furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection,including paintings by Rembrandt,Rubens and Canaletto. Take in the splendor of St George’s Chapel,location of the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle,the burial place of 10 Kings including Henry Ⅷ and Charles Ⅰ,and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. Be amazed at Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House,the largest,most beautiful and most famous dolls’ house in the world,created in the 1920s and filled with thousands of objects made by leading craftsmen,artists and designers of the time. Imagine being entertained by royalty in the Semi-State Rooms,the spectacular private apartments open to visitors from September to March each year.Richly decorated,they are used by The Queen for hosting her guests. 21.What do we know about Windsor Castle? A.The Queen seldom lives in Windsor Castle. B.Tourists are not allowed to visit the Castle if The Queen is there. C.Windsor Castle has witnessed many royal weddings. D.Windsor Castle is the oldest castle in the world. 22.What can we see in Windsor Castle every day? A.Famous paintings by great artists. B.Beautiful dolls created in the 19th century. C.The wedding place of 10 Kings. D.The place where The Queen entertains her guests. 23.What is an architect most likely to visit? A.State Apartments. B.St George’s Chapel. C.Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House. D.Semi-State Rooms. 24.Where does The Queen get together with her guests? A.In the magnificent State Apartments. B.In the splendor of St George’s Chapel. C.In Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House. D.In the Semi-State Rooms. B (2019·全国卷Ⅱ) “You can use me as a last resort(选择),and if nobody else volunteers,then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids’ lacrosse(长曲棍球) club. I guess that there’s probably some demanding work schedule,or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport.She may just need a little persuading.So I try again and tug at the heartstrings.I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren’t even on... At this point the unwilling parent speaks up,“Alright.Yes,I’ll do it.” I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many.The unwilling parent organises the meal schedule,sends out emails,and collects money for end-of-season gifts.Somewhere along the way,the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team.The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season.Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal. Still,most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close.That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more:Connecting to the community(社区)as you freely give your time,money,skills,or services provides a real joy.Volunteering just feels so good. In that sense,I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I’d freely like to admit.However,if others benefit in the process,and I get some reward too,does it really matter where my motivation lies? 25.What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph 1? A.She knows little about the club. B.She isn’t good at sports. C.She just doesn’t want to volunteer. D.She’s unable to meet her schedule. 26.What does the underlined phrase “tug at the heartstrings” in paragraph 2 mean? A.Encourage teamwork. B.Appeal to feelings. C.Promote good deeds D.Provide advice. 27.What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3? A.She gets interested in lacrosse. B.She is proud of her kids. C.She’ll work for another season. D.She becomes a good helper. 28.Why does the author like doing volunteer work? A.It gives her a sense of duty. B.It makes her very happy. C.It enables her to work hard. D.It brings her material rewards. C Bob was born in Cambridge.When he was in elementary school,he asked his mother to take him to parks in their community so he could collect empty soda cans to recycle.His mother agreed,as long as he saved part of the money he earned for college. Bob’s mother remembers Bob as the most determined of her seven kids.Bob’s hard work paid off.On Friday,he will become the first person in his family,originally from El Salvador,to graduate from college.And he’s graduating with university honours. For his honours thesis(毕业论文) he researched unmanned solar-powered(太阳能) airplanes,which BYU students have been building and testing for about 10 years.Bob’s study helps discover the best way to fly a solar-powered airplane so that it uses the least amount of power.The goal is to design and build an airplane that flies uncertainly.Bob’s thesis helps lay the basis for this work. “My parents were always hard-working,” Bob said.“They often tell us hard work leads to success.” Bob’s father taught him to read at the age of 3,and his mother is now a student at Utah Valley University on the way to becoming a dentist. Bob recognised he overcame some obstacles(障碍)to get where he is.For starters,English is his second language.He also faced stereotypes(模式化的形 象).Although Bob never doubted that he would be a college graduate,other people believed he wouldn’t because he didn’t come from a family of high income.There were other obstacles as well,but Bob viewed them all as opportunities. Bob’s mother says she feels very happy and proud that her son is about to graduate with honours,and remembers the effort he’s made to get there.“He has worked very hard.He started something,and now he has finished it,” Cathy says.“I have always told him,‘If this is your dream,then you can get it!Keep working hard and you can get it!’” 29.What do we know about Bob’s honours thesis? A.It makes his mother feel surprised. B.It helps to save the power of flying a solar-powered airplane. C.It is done with BYU students. D.It doubts the way of flying a solar-powered airplane. 30.What did Bob do according to the passage? A.He researched unmanned solar-powered airplanes for 10 years. B.He paid for all his study by collecting empty soda cans. C.He worked hard and has graduated from college. D.He was affected by his family and has made some achievements. 31.Why did people think Bob couldn’t graduate from college? A.His parents had little money to support him. B.His teacher didn’t think he could graduate . C.He didn’t work hard on his study. D.He didn’t dare to face the obstacles for short of confidence. 32.What can be inferred from the text? A.Bob’s mother is on the way to becoming a dentist. B.Bob’s mother works in their community. C.Bon’s father will graduate from Utah Valley University on Friday. D.Bob’s father learnt to read at the age of 3. D Google’s new camera,called Clips,is a small,smart device.It comes with a case that has a clip (夹子),but it’s not designed to be worn on your clothing.Most interestingly,it uses artificial intelligence to take photography out of your hands so it can capture moments on its own. This roughly 2-inch by 2-inch camera,with a three-hour battery life and Gorilla Glass for toughness,is intended for candid moments,like when a child does something cute that may happen too quickly for you to pull out your smartphone. Onboard the Clips device,it uses machine learning algorithms (计算程序) to help capture scenes.Those algorithms include face recognition.“Once it learns that there’s a face you see frequently,it’ll try to get nice photos of those faces,” said Juston Payne,the device’s product manager.And they also want it to recognise facial expressions,which involved “training it to know what happiness looks like”.The Google team also trained it to recognise what not to shoot —like when a child’s hand is over the lens,or if it is tossed in a dark purse. The only way to see the images is by connecting the camera with your phone,as it has no screen for viewing or editing. Were people concerned it could seem strange?Yes,Payne admitted.But they said they addressed that by making it obvious what it is.A green light on the front signals that it is on.Besides,unlike a camera meant to monitor your home,it is not connected to the Internet. “This product is only possible because of the way that silicon has advanced.” Payne said,noting that it was only in the past year or so that they could squeeze the technology down into a device of this size.Going forward,we’re likely to get more assistance from the artificial intelligence packed into our apps and gadgets. 33.What is the most outstanding feature of Clips? A.It is equipped with tough glass. B.It enables the easy Internet access. C.It allows of hands-free photography. D.It can be worn on your clothing. 34.What does the underlined word “candid” in paragraph 2 mean? A.Short. B.Touching. C.Unforgettable. D.Embarrassing. 35.What makes Clips a reality according to Juston Payne? A.The popularity of the Internet. B.The advance in technology. C.The rise of the smartphone industry. D.The reduction in the price of lens. 36.What is the best title for the text? A.A New Digital Camera from Google B.New Gadgets in the Age of Apps C.Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life D.An Alternative Way to Photography 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分) 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项 为多余选项。 If you have ever done competitive sports,you will know that starting a new season means a lot of hard work and practice. 37 Here are a few ways to make sure that you’re ready for the first day. 38 Schedule specific workout times during the week to help you stick with it.Ask your coach,gym teacher or trainer for some advice before writing your plan.Besides,write down how long you have worked out and what activity you have done. Ask your coach if you aren’t sure what you need.New equipment can be expensive,so think about using some second-hand equipment if it’s available.Brothers,sisters and friends can be great sources of used equipment. 39 You can ask your coach to take a look at it before the first day of practice.If you are a returning player,take out all your equipment,try it on and make sure that it still fits and works. 40 Sports camps can help new and experienced players brush up on skills before the season starts.College players,coaches or other professionals usually teach in the camps.Many schools and colleges offer various sports camps during the summer and on the weekend during the school year. Your school or team will probably require a physical check before allowing you to participate.Because everyone needs to get checked at the beginning of the season,doctors tend to be busy those times of the year.Therefore,set up an appointment with the doctor earlier. 41 A.Set realistic goals. B.You can also consider a sports camp. C.Just make sure that it’s very clean and safe to use. D.It’s also normal to feel a little nervous about starting. E.Making the team and getting in shape are great goals. F.Start by writing an exercise plan if you don’t have one. G.That can give the doctor plenty of time to fill out your paperwork. 第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空 白处的最佳选项。 Paen Long has had a dream ever since he saw a plane for the first time at the age of six.His dream was to 42 a plane.Last year,the 30-year-old man started building his plane 43 .“I was afraid that people would make fun of me,so sometimes I worked at night,” he said.It was a long time 44 he put his dream into practice.Paen Long tried to build his own plane,using the money he had 45 from running his own garage.He has spent three years watching YouTube videos in order to 46 how to make a plane. It took him a year to build his plane,using mostly recycled materials.The plane’s first 47 came at 3 pm on 8th,March.Local villagers gathered excitedly to watch the plane fly. 48 ,the plane only got 50 m in the air before crashing to the ground.“When all people were looking at me,I felt very 49 ,” he said. Although the first try failed,Paen Long remains 50 .His next project is to build a seaplane.Paen Long thinks the plane will cost over $10,000.“I never feel 51 for spending all my money building a plane,” he said. His wife,Hing Muoyheng, 52 about her husband,especially as they have two young sons.However,she has no 53 .“I don’t know how planes work and he doesn’t have any 54 to help him.He can only search for information himself,” she said.“I tried to ask him to 55 a few times because I was afraid,but he said he wouldn’t 56 ,so I have to support his dream.” 第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 A child will not feel comfortable playing field on a cold winter’s day.But school sports help 57 (child) in their academic studies in years to come. 58 (research) said other activities such as music or religious activities were not as 59 (benefit) for attention as taking part in a game lesson.The difference in academic ability was noticeable even at age ten,with those 60 had taken part in sports since the start of junior school faring 61 (well) than those who hadn’t. The Canadian study looked at children aged six and then ten.Professor Linda Pagani said:“We worked with information 62 (provide) by parents and teachers to compare kindergarteners’ activities with their classroom activities as they grew 63 .By the time they reached the fourth grade,kids who played structured sports were 64 (clear) better at following instructions and 65 (remain) focused in the classroom.There is something special to the sporting environment—perhaps the sense of belonging to a team or a special group with a common goal—that appears to help kids understand 66 importance of respecting the rules and honouring responsibilities.” 假定你是校排球队队长李华。请写封邮件告知你的队友 Chris 球队近期将参加比 赛,内容包括: 1.比赛信息;2.赛前准备;3.表达期待。注意:1.词数 100 左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 参考范文 Studies have proven that screen time may actually benefit kids under certain circumstances.(要点 1) One of the benefits is that video chatting with grandparents helps strengthen family relationships.(要点 2) Moreover,watching educational kid shows together with parents can enhance children’s emotional development.(要点 3) In both cases,kids are entertained and parents can liberate themselves for a while.(要点 4)