湖南省永州市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Spanish Wedding
Weddings are big and important things in Spain. You’re likely to find the whole family and the whole village turn out to celebrate. ___16___ Some of the customs are similar, such as throwing rice, but others are less familiar.
___17___ The main part of a traditional wedding is the groom presenting the bride with 13 coins, which represent his promise to support her. However, times have changed and today’s brides and grooms exchange the coins as a symbol of the wealth they will equally share.
Spanish weddings do not include bridesmaids(伴娘) or groomsmen(伴郎). ___18___ There is no Best Man or Maid of Honor. At the reception, the head table is traditionally set for 6 people: the bride, the groom and their parents. ___19___ Bridesmaids are a part of Spanish wedding. During the wedding reception, the bride and groom go from table to table carrying a basket with small wedding presents. The men will be offered a cigar or a mini-bottle of wine. And the women will be offered a little present. This may be the time in which guests also “hand back” the preferred wedding gift: money in envelopes. ___20___ A. Most Spanish weddings are connected with coins.
B. But today, with Hollywood’s influence weddings change a bit. C. The couple stand together at the altar (圣坛) with no one else. D. Therefore, you will find the traditional weddings are crowded. E. In Spain, the wedding ring is worn on the ring finger of the right hand. F. Invitations are usually sent out one or two weeks before the wedding ceremony. G. Some couples also send out the number of a bank account along with the invitation. 【答案】16. D 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. G 【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了西班牙传统婚礼和现代婚礼的异同。 【16题详解】
上文“You’re likely to find the whole family and the whole village turn out to celebrate.（你可能会发现D选项Therefore, you will 整个家庭和整个村庄都出来庆祝。）”说明在西班牙婚礼上人很多且热闹。find the traditional weddings are crowded.（因此，你会发现传统的婚礼是拥挤的。）符合文意。故选D项。
【17题详解】
下文“The main part of a traditional wedding is the groom presenting the bride with 13 coins, which represent his promise to support her. However, times have changed and today’s brides and grooms exchange the coins as a symbol of the wealth they will equally share.（传统婚礼的主要部分是新郎向新娘赠送13枚硬币，这代表他支持她的承诺。然而，时代变了，今天的新娘和新郎交换硬币，作为他们将平等分享的财富的象征。）”说明不论是传统还是现代婚礼都和硬币有关。A选项Most Spanish weddings are connected with coins.（大多数西班牙人的婚礼都和硬币有关。）符合文意。故选A项。 【18题详解】
下文“There is no Best Man or Maid of Honor.（没有伴郎和伴娘。）”说明婚礼上是没有伴郎伴娘的。C选项The couple stand together at the altar (圣坛) with no one else.（这对新人单独站在圣坛上。）符合文意。故选C项。 19题详解】
上文“There is no Best Man or Maid of Honor.（没有伴郎和伴娘。）”说明传统婚礼上是没有伴郎伴娘的。下文“Bridesmaids are a part of Spanish wedding.（伴娘是西班牙婚礼的一部分。）”说明现代婚礼和传统婚礼是有不同的。B选项But today, with Hollywood’s influence weddings change a bit.（但是今天，在好莱坞的影响下，婚礼发生了一些变化。）符合文意。故选B项。 【20题详解】
上文“This may be the time in which guests also “hand back” the preferred wedding gift: money in envelopes.（在这个时候，客人们也会把自己喜欢的结婚礼物“递”回去：装在信封里的钱。）”说明结婚礼物和钱有关。G选项Some couples also send out the number of a bank account along with the invitation.（有些情侣还会在邀请函中附上银行账户的号码。）与钱有关，符合文意。故选G项。 湖南师范大学附属中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Good presentation skills are important for having an impact on your audience and getting your message across. Some presentation skills in particular—like listening to your audience, using humor and maintaining eye contact—can help a lot. 36 ·Know what the needs of your audience are. 37 Thoroughly understand your material, and then put it in a logical order. Make sure your speech keeps your audience's attention.
· 38 During the presentation, you will want to highlight your strengths. Dress appropriately, and make sure you look relaxed and calm. Speak at an appropriate speed, and show appropriate emotion. This can help you to establish a good relationship with the audience.
·Remember your body language. 39 How you walk, move and stand can all be seen by your audience, and can help convey your message. Thus, you should pay attention to your body language during the presentation.
·Speak as if you believe what you are saying. When you speak with confidence, your audience is much more likely to believe what you have to say. You should speak loudly and clearly, and address your audience directly. 40 These presentation tips will help you make a good presentation.
A. You should sound confident, and if you make an error, just apologize and move on. B. Here are some other good tips for improving presentation skills.
C. During the presentation, you can match your presentation's content to those needs. D. Try to make eye contact with several audience members. E. Know your strong and weak points.
F. Body language is important, yet often overlooked. G. Know when to stop talking.
36.B 37. C 38. E 39.F 40. A
湖南省长沙市明达中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Life is filled with regrets. ___36___ When we look back, we always wish that we had made better choices. Then what can we do to avoid future regrets?
Make better plans．
If you start to do something, you need to make a plan before doing it. The earlier, the better. ___37___ You’ll also know what you should do and what you shouldn’t do.
___38___ You can go around more often. More outdoor activities can keep you relaxed and active. You also need to be kind. “Thank you” can bring a smile to someone’s face. Learn to say “sorry” and don’t be angry with others.
Find the right friend.
A friend may make your life and can break your life as well.___39___Good friends will always better your ideas.
Never fear failure．
Everybody fails. Even the greatest person failed. We should not fear failure, because failure is not the end of the road. ___40___
Life is good. We don’t have to live in our past, but we do hope that we can plan better, live better and work better when we have the chance to do so.
A. Almost all of us have no difficulty telling our regrets. B. Live a more active life.
C. So you have to think twice when you choose a friend. D. We had many dreams when we were young children.
E. We should take failure as a chance and improve ourselves. F. Build up your confidence.
G. You will know what comes first and what comes last. 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 36-40 AGBCE
湖南省耒阳市武广实验高级中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 第二节 七选五（共五小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
How to Improve Vocabulary Fast
Your vocabulary refers to the words in a language you are familiar with. We should learn some ways to expand it.
Read every day. 36______ Choose reading material that is slightly above your level and keep a dictionary with you to look up words you do not know.
37． If you do not meet with an unfamiliar word in your daily readingdictionary to search for one.
Learn the correct definition and pronunciation for each new word. Pronunciation is as important as definition because in order to add a word to your active vocabulary, you must be able to use it in speech.
Elaborate (详尽阐述) on the meaning of the word. If you have just learned the word “stubborn”, think about the neighbor who will not lend you his car. 38．
Use your new word in speech and in writing. E-mail your sister about how your cat is stubborn about sleeping on your pillow. 39． But the more you use it, the more fluent you will become in its use. Soon it will be a regular part of your active vocabulary.
Tell everyone you are trying to increase your vocabulary. Encourage them to ask you what your latest word is. 40． The more you explain the meaning of a word to someone, the more likely you are to remember it. A. Find a new word every day. B. The vocabulary can be increased.
C. Your vocabulary contains the words you understand. D. The more often you read, the faster your vocabulary can grow. E. Or let them ask for the definition of a new word you have used. F. The first time you use a new word in speech it may seem strange.
G. Imagine him shaking his head, and think of him as “stubborn in his refusal”. 第二节 七选五（共五小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） H. 36-40. DAGFE
湖南省邵阳市新宁县第二中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期末检测英语试卷 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 How to Become a Top Student
Successful students use different skills to study, which brings them more success.36 . Here are the four skills almost all top-performing students use. They have clear goals.
, use your
All top-performing students have clear, specific goals. 37 . They motivate you and drive you to study more. But make sure that you do not get carried away. Set realistic goals which can challenge you, but do not seem impossible or too difficult to achieve.
They are regular.
Almost all successful students study regularly, because they know “what you give is what you get”. If you put in regular hours of studying, then you will learn more and get better grades. 38 . This will help you to study regularly.
They study without pressure（压力）.
Successful students study a lot. But they study without pushing themselves too much. Most students make the mistake of studying too hard or studying continuously for a long time. 39 . Studying should be done in a balanced manner. Take a break for a few minutes, after studying for 30 or 45 minutes. Relax, walk around your house, or drink some water and return to studying. Such short breaks will refresh your brain and you will learn more effectively.
40 .
Studying is not something you do just because your parents ask you to do it. It’s really very
important for you. Studying gives you knowledge and ability that will remain with you for the rest of your life. It gives you the chance to get a job and earn money. And successful students recognize the value of studying well.
A. They give importance to study. B. They finish their homework on time.
C. Learn their skills, and you will also join their rank. D. Having such goals gives you the power to study better. E. Set aside some hours, each day or each week, for studying. F. This creates pressure and slows down learning and memory. G. But to score A grade, you should make well-planned efforts. 36---40CDEFA
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