山东省临沂市学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题附答案及解析Word格式.docx

1、 Yes, all my efforts have been _21_. Ima answered. Hearing this, the professor _22_ him a dead tomato plant and said, I take care of it carefully, _23_ it still died. There is always something _24_ that happens.If success is only a matter of luck, what is the _25_ of doing so much? asked Irma. You w

2、ill understand after you open that door, said the professor. Irma opened it, and saw lots of _26_ and healthy tomato plants there. Oh! How did you do that? asked Irma.Of course, not all my efforts have been wasted; so it is with yours. If you _27_ doing the right things, then your _28_ of success ar

3、e greatly increased. But if you feel defeated because of failure, life wont give you any _29_. At last, Irma understood the lesson of success, _30_ what to do and came out with renewed energy. Finally he had a very big business.It is true that no matter what we try, we cant _31_ the result, but its

4、also true that those, who never give up, achieve success in the end.17. A. scared B. depressed C. shocked D. determined18. A. discovered B. analyzed C. valued D. complained19. A. wished B. encouraged C. invited D. permitted20. A. interested B. determined C. committed D. annoyed21. A. recognized B. w

5、asted C. acknowledged D. ignored22. A. mailed B. returned C. showed D. indicated23. A. but B. so C. or D. and24. A. unusual B. unfortunate C. unforgettable D. unexpected25. A. importance B. purpose C. advantage D. theory26. A. strong B. new C. weak D. regular27. A. avoid B. consider C. keep D. enjoy

6、28. A. options B. chances C. features D. virtues29. A. reward B. property C. money D. harvest30. A. pointed out B. figured out C. left out D. gave out31. A. replace B. select C. control D. indicate一、阅读理解 本大题共3道小题。2.The United States space agency will send a spacecraft to explore the sun more closely

7、 than ever before on Saturday. NASAS Parker Solar Probe（探测器）will fly through the hot solar atmosphere and come within just 6 million kilometers of the suns surface.The Parker Probe will get almost seven times closer to the sun than earlier spacecraft. To do this, it will fly past Venus（金星）seven time

8、s over seven years. Each pass will change the probes orbit by providing a gravity push. It will move ever closer to the sun and straight into the corona（日冕）, the suns outermost atmosphere.By exploring the suns corona, scientists hope to learn why it is hundreds of times hotter than the suns surface.

9、 They will also study what drives the solar wind.The project was proposed in 1958, the same year NASA was established. Now, its becoming a reality, said project manager Andy Driesman.The Parker spacecraft has a 2.4 meter heat shield（护罩）that is 11 centimeters thick. It is made of two carbon sheets. T

10、he front has a white coating to reflect sunlight. It is expected to shine red when it experiences the extreme solar heat. Almost everything on the spacecraft will be behind this shield to keep its scientific instruments relatively cool.Besides, the spacecraft will also be traveling at a high speed.

11、The probe will reach 690,000 kilometers per hour in the corona. The spacecraft will make its first flight past Venus in early October. Its first pass by the sun is expected in November.The Parker Solar Probe is the first NASA spacecraft to be named after someone who is still alive. Eugene Parker is

12、a 91-year-old professor at the University of Chicago. He predicted the existence of solar wind 60 years ago. He plans to be at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in the southern state of Florida to see the launch.8. Whats the advantage of the Parker Probe compared to the earlier ones?A It can change t

13、he orbit by flying past the sun.B. It can get closer to the sun and into the corona.C. It can study the effect of solar wind.D. It can fly through the hot solar atmosphere without protection.9. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Human had little achievements in exploring the sun.B. Eugene Park

14、er is the first one to study the sun.C. The Parker Probe has to get close to the sun with the help of Venus.D. Human can get close to the suns surface within 6 million kilometers today.10. What can we learn about Eugene Parker?A. He started NASA.B. He foresaw the solar wind when he was 31.C. He desi

15、gned the Parker spacecraft.D. He will study the sun using the Parker spacecraft.11. Judging from the content, the passage most probably belongs to .A. a story book B. an advertisementC. a science fiction D. a news report3.PAssionArts FestivalPAssionArts Festival this year will run from 6 July to 25

16、August, bringing community arts to 250,000 residents across Singapore. The festival theme, “Our Home, Our HeARTs”, invites residents to use arts to express our love for our community and for Singapore.Our aim is to bring residents together to experience and appreciate creativity. Look forward to ove

17、r 500 arts activities and programmes, including visual art displays and performing arts co-created by residents and artists. The following are some of them.ARTS PARTY TELOK BLANGAH TIME: 14 July （9:00 AM12:00 AM）PLACE: Talok Blangah MallArt can happen in so many ways and for so many peopleand that i

18、s what Arts Party Telok Blangah will show you this July!For example, you can participate in the large oil painting activity to complete a huge oil painting art. Or carry art in your pocket anytime and anywhere by creating your own matchbox art.Were also bringing art therapy to the elderly as it beco

19、mes more popular in our society. Come explore Nagomi art, a Japanese art healing method that introduces calm and relaxation to the painter.HUES IN TUNETIME: 20 July （2:00 PM8:00 PM） Kampung AdmiraltyOne of the most expected part is Hues in Tunes performance line-up. Sembawang Hues is the highlight w

20、ith music performances. Fusion Tunes features cross-racial bands, and Our Own Tune presents heartfelt music by talented residents. Come to this festival village!L.O.U.D KAMPONG GLAM TIME: 27 July （7:30 PM9:30 PM） Kampong Glam Community ClubAt Kampong Glam, the theatre performance Voices from the Bel

21、ly of Carp will take us back centuries into Singapores history for new discoveries.MAD TEA PARTY 12 August （9:30 AM11:30 AM） Pasir Ris Elias CCARTISTS: Stacy Huang, Jesse Chong and Lena LokMad Tea Party is inspired by Alice in Wonderland. This will be an installation of delightful treats, where resi

22、dents can gather around the tea table to create “food” together.1. What is the goal of PAssionArts Festival?A. To make the country more appealing in art.B. To develop a sense of togetherness through art.C. To promote cooperation between communities.D. To cultivate a young generation full of creativi

23、ty.2. Alice, who is interested in painting, should go to _ to enjoy the festival.A. Kampung Admiralty B. Kampong Glam Community ClubC. Pasir Ris Elias CC D. Talok Blangah Mall3. What can be learned from the poster?A. Hues in Tunes performances are intended for music lovers.B. Mad Tea Party mainly in

24、volves learning to make and serve tea.C. The performance at Kampong Glam is about the history of man.D. Arts Party Telok Blangah is specially designed for the elderly.4.I am Ewald. I m not someone who has many secrets, because I m a terrible liar. But there is one huge secret that I kept for years-I

25、 failed my driving test. I had never failed a test before, and had never even come close. Driving made me anxious, but my parents told me I had to. They signed me up for driving lessons. I had gotten a perfect score for my written permit exam, but getting behind the wheel was a different story.But w

26、hen October 30th rolled around, my pride set in. I wanted to be like everyone else at my school, showing off the brand new license theyd gotten. Looking back on that special day, I cant remember if I was nervous. What I do remember is starting the test, pausing at a stop sign after a few seconds, an

27、d being asked by the instructor to pull over. I had received an auto-fail since my pause was indeed a pause and not a real stop. I wasnt upset that I was leaving without a license, but I was scared everyone would know that I had failed. So when I got to class, I told everyone I didnt want to take th

28、e test on my birthday. One Friday a month later, I went to the test spot again and passed. Later that night I drove for the first time by myself, which brought to me an amazing feeling Ive never experienced-but sill, I couldnt imagine ever telling anyone the truth. So I didnt. It wasnt until midway

29、through college that I came clean. It turned out plenty of my college friends had failed too! And I gathered enough courage to speak the fact out. Yes, I had also failed.Now I realize failure and imperfection are two things everyone has to experience, without which one couldnt make a true man.4. Wha

30、t can we learn about Ewald?A. He relied heavily on his parents.B. He was a slow learner of driving.C. He was afraid of taking exams.D. He was bored with telling lies.5. Why did the instructor ask Ewald to pull over?A. To give him a second chance.B. To check his parking skills.C. To put an end to his test.D. To show him a better way of driving.6. What made Ewald feel extremely worried after his first attempt?A. Losing face before his classmates.B. Missing his birthday celebration.C