吉林省通化市靖宇中学、东辽一中等2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题

吉林省通化市靖宇中学、东辽一中等2023-2024学年高一下学
期7月期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
Here are some wonderful high school programs abroad.
Honors Spanish Language & Culture
While all our programs are useful, this program is for students with the drive to grow their Spanish and cross-cultural understanding to the max! You have to take a language ability test to ensure you can speak Spanish well.You will live in a local family and go on cultural activities and short trips.
Leadership & Service in Public Health
In this program, you should assess the health needs of communities in Santiago and participate in field-based public health education initiatives (倡议). Alongside a local nongovernmental organization, take part in activities that encourage children and teens to form healthy habits, like healthy eating, physical activities, and enough sleep.
Service in Young Cancer Patients Development
You will dive into the workings of a local nongovernmental organization in Mérida. Its mission is to improve the lives of young, disadvantaged cancer patients and improve their chances of recovery. Undertake meaningful tasks that support this mission and see the effect on the community. Living with a host family, you’ll fully experience local traditions to better understand your service.
Advocating (提倡) for Social Justice
Develop your social justice advocacy skills! Join other students who want to make a difference! Learn about a local nongovernmental organization that provides care for special groups. Reflect on your own cultural background, identity, and social condition in your local community.Your experiences in a homestay family will encourage you to be a participant of the change that matters for now and the future.
1．What is a requirement for joining the first program?
A．To be required to live independently.B．To be native speakers of Spanish.
C．To pass a language ability test.D．To focus on short trips.
2．What does the program in Santiago aim to promote among children and teens?
A．Physical activities only.B．The number of skills.
C．Medical treatments.D．Healthy lifestyle.
3．What do the third and fourth programs have in common?
A．Both focus on the health of cancer patients.
B．Both involve living with a host family.
C．Both are centered around social justice.
D．Both require a background in social work.
Not all heroes wear capes (披风), but sometimes they have scissors.
At a barbershop, Rafael Santana and Osvaldo Lugo were working through a typical afternoon when the ordinary suddenly turned urgent (紧急的).
Santana, a father of four, looked at a blur (模糊形状) of pink racing down the sidewalk. Instantly, he knew something was wrong. When he saw the little girl running alone and heading towards a busy crossroad, he shouted to Lugo, and both barbers (理发师) dropped their scissors and rushed out the door. Fortunately, they managed to stop her just before she reached the crosswalk. It was a close call, but courageous actions made all the difference.
After Santana and Lugo’s courageous act saved a child from running into traffic, the local police department didn’t waste time recognizing the bravery of these two barbers. Within hours, the East Hartford Police Department posted a heartfelt message on their official website page, publicly praising Santana and Lugo for their quick action and calling them heroes. The post stressed the quick-thinking actions of Santana and Lugo that prevented what could have been a heartbreaking incident. The police department made it clear that the actions of these two men had not only saved a child’s life but also proved the power of everyday heroes in the community.
Despite the recognition, Santana and Lugo remained modest. “We did this out of love, and we'd do it a million times again,” Santana said. “We protect and serve our community at all costs.”
Santana and Lugo might be known for their styling skills, but now they’re also known for their actions and heroism. The barbershop’s regulars now have a story to tell, and it’s not just about a great cut. It’s about two barbers who became heroes when it mattered most.
4．Why did Santana and Lugo run out of the barbershop?
A．They saw a customer in need of help.
B．They heard a lot of noise outside the barbershop.
C．They wanted to stop a little girl heading to a crossroad.
D．They received an urgent phone call from the local police.
5．What did the local police department do after the incident?
A．The department praised Santana and Lugo immediately.
B．The department posted a message written by the girl’s parents.
C．The department persuaded parents to take care of their children.
D．The department awarded Santana and Lugo a large sum of money.
6．What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．Santana and Lugo are recognized heroes.
B．Santana and Lugo are local best barbers.
C．The regulars think highly of the decoration style of the barbershop.
D．The regulars prefer the barbers’ personalities to their skills.
7．What is the text mainly about?
A．The unusual barbershop.B．Tales from the barbershop.
C．Heroic rescue of the barbers.D．Santana and Lugo’s life story.
Researchers have identified two ancient star groupings that appear to be among the Milky Way’s earliest parts. The structures (结构) are named Shakti and Shiva. They were discovered using observations from the European Space Agency’s Gaia.
Scientists wrote in a study that the structures might be the remains of two galaxies (星系) that connected 12 billion years ago with the early pieces of the Milky Way. They said the discovery offers new information about how our galaxy formed.
Led by astronomer Khyati Malhan from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, the study, recently published in The Astrophysical Journal, probes the basic question of galaxy formation and shows more about galaxy formation. The Milky Way, a large spiral galaxy spanning about 100, 000 light-years, is probably identified by this study.
The European Space Agency launched Gaia in 2013. It is helping to create the largest and
most complete three-dimensional (三维的) map of the Milky Way. It is measuring the positions, distances, and movements of the stars. These information permitted researchers to find Shakti and Shiva.
This study builds upon a 2022 discovery using Gaia data, identifying the “poor old heart” of the Milky Way, made up of stars from its earliest periods near the center. These ancient stars, different chemically, are termed “metal-poor”, containing fewer heavy elements like iron, carbon, and oxygen compared to stars elsewhere in the galaxy. These elements came from the universe’s earliest stars, which spread them upon their death.
Malhan said researchers would like to track the formation and development of the Milky Way starting from the beginning of it until present day. But he said this was difficult because the earliest period of the galaxy took place 11 to 12 billion years ago. Scientists say the Big Bang event started the formation of the universe about 13.8 billion years ago.
8．What are the Shakti and Shiva structures most likely to be according to the text?
A．The largest stars of the Milky Way.
B．Black holes within the Milky Way.
C．The oldest star structures in the Milky Way
D．Ruins of two galaxies joining to the early Milky Way.
9．What does the underlined word “probes” mean in paragraph 3?
A．Explores.B．Avoids.C．Protests.D．Stops.
10．What does paragraph 4 focus on?
A．The definition of Gaia.B．The data from Gaia.
C．The launch of Gaia.D．The function of Gaia.
11．What does Malhan think of tracking the origin of the Milky Way?
A．Interesting.B．Challenging.C．Risky.D．Costly.
Bumblebee (大黄蜂) populations have declined (下降) by 90 percent in the past 20 years. The decline of the bumblebees is highly concerning as they are significant for ecosystems. They pollinate (授粉) flowers and crops. If their populations were to continue to decline, crops would not be able to produce fruits and vegetables. Despite being small, they are important to nature’s balance.
And now, a new study published in the Frontiers in Bee Science has found that the rising heat caused by global warming might be a reason for the decrease in numbers across the globe. “The decline in populations and ranges of several species of bumblebees may be explained by issues of overheating of the nests,” Peter Kevan of the University of Guelph in Canada and lead author of the study said in a statement.
Kevan and his colleagues decided to take a closer look at the facts relating to bumblebee populations across the world. Kevan and the colleagues looked at 180 years of literature on the species and found one common reason across all bumblebee species that they can survive in temperatures up to 36 degrees Celsius, but the perfect temperature for nests is between 28 to 32 degrees Celsius. They are unlikely to be able to adjust themselves to the extent that rising temperatures due to climate change require, the study reports. While individual bees may be able to deal with increased heat better than others, the study notes that if nests are too hot, the groups will not survive.
“The effect of high nest temperatures has not been studied very much, which is surprising,” Kevan said. Similar studies have been done on honeybees (蜜蜂), another threatened yet highly important species. This suggests further that heat stress is a major factor in bees’ overall decline.
Although the studies led by Kevan have limitations, the potential effects for bumblebee health and conversation are large and long-term.
12．What do we know about bumblebees from paragraph 1?
A．They have been extinct within decades in America.
B．Their populations have decreased a lot in the last two decades.
C．Americans are concerned about their living environment.
D．They tend to depend on flowers and crops to survive.
13．How did Kevan and his coworkers carry out the study?
A．They raised bumblebees to observe them.
B．They focused on studying individual bumblebees.
C．They conducted experiments on bumblebees.
D．They studied literature on bumblebees.
14．What is the author’s attitude toward Kevan’s studies?
A．Unclear.B．Supportive.C．Doubtful.D．Uninterested.
15．Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Big Results for Small Bumblebees
B．Bumblebees Protection Inspires Scientists
C．The Impact of Climate Change on Honeybees
D．Research Shows the Main Reason of Bumblebee Decline
Ways to Improve Confidence
Although self-confidence means different things to different people, it simply means having faith in yourself, The following list has lots of ideas on how to achieve this.
You should make full planning and preparations
People often feel less confident about new or difficult situations. Perhaps the most important factor is planning and preparing for the unknown. 16 . Being able to react calmly to the unexpected is a sign of confidence.
You need to know learning and training are necessary
Learning and research can help us feel more confident. 17 By doing something we have learned a lot about, we put theory into practice, which develops confidence and adds to the learning and comprehension.
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Positive thought can be very helpful. If you believe that you can do something, then you are likely to work hard to make sure you can do it, The trick is convincing yourself that you can do it with the right help and support.
Selecting someone to follow makes a difference
Find yourself a role model. 19 . Observe them and notice how they behave. Speaking to and being around people who are confident will help you to feel more confident. Learn from others who are successful in the goals that you wish to achieve.
Building on experience helps you make progress
As we successfully complete tasks, our confidence that we can complete the similar tasks again increases. Break tasks down into small achievable goals. 20 .Whatever you do, aim to become as good as you can.
A．It’s important to be positive
B．Seeking for help and support benefits a lot
C．Usually, this will be someone that you see regularly
D．You’re supposed to learn from those who are famous
E．Sometimes, it is necessary to plan for possible accidents
F．Additionally, we need to combine our knowledge with experience
G．The better you are at doing something, the more confident you become
二、完形填空
Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise (青绿色的) Table. It’s a movement for ordinary people who want to 21 a community right in their own front yards.
Ten years ago, she and her husband 22 to their new house in Austin. One day, Kristin needed furniture for a party and 23 new picnic tables in a furniture shop. After the party, she 24 one table turquoise and put it in the front 25 , just a few feet from the sidewalk.
Neighbors began to stop by to 26 themselves for a chat. Kristin invited them to join her at the table for coffee or tea. It was a 27 way to connect with others. Construction workers in the 28 took their lunch breaks at the table. A babysitter walking by sat down to 29 . Kristin encouraged others to paint tables turquoise and put them in their front yard too. A movement was born.
“Hospitality (好客) doesn’t 30 mean entertaining people with a big meal or a big party. At the picnic table. all I have to do is 31 .” She likes how it enables her to take a 32 step toward easing 33 and building relationships in her neighborhood. “People’s
34 need is to know they are loved and that they belong,” she says.
A decade after the beginning, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world. Kristin thinks they are 35 tables.
21．A．describe B．imagine C．create D．discover 22．A．performed B．moved C．returned D．traveled 23．A．fetched B．searched C．made D．bought 24．A．painted B．occupied C．lost D．pressed
25．A．step B．way C．house D．yard 26．A．introduce B．recognize C．identify D．examine 27．A．modest B．strange C．brave D．simple 28．A．theater B．neighborhood C．family D．company 29．A．play B．sleep C．rest D．sing 30．A．always B．even C．also D．still
31．A．go up B．show up C．make up D．fill up 32．A．mysterious B．round C．small D．strong 33．A．illness B．quietness C．loneliness D．seriousness 34．A．oldest B．tallest C．widest D．greatest 35．A．friendship B．freedom C．family D．membership
三、语法填空
阅读下而短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The 41st Weifang International Kite Festival and the 2024 Weifang Kite Carnival were just concluded in Weifang, East China’s Shandong Province, 36 (draw)nearly 460 participants from 46 countries and regions. This event 37 (allow)people from China and abroad a closer look at the inheritance(遗产)of the kite as a 38 (culture)symbol in the “kite capital of the world”.
It’s 39 (wide)acknowledged that the kite was first invented in China about 2,300 years ago. The philosopher Mo Di, also 40 (know)as Mozi, devoted years to crafting a “wooden bird”, an early prototype(雏形)capable of flight for one day. Later, Lu Ban, 41 is regarded as an outstanding Chinese craftsman, improved the design by substituting wood for bamboo, creating a “bamboo bird” which could stay in 42 air for up to three days.
After 43 (thousand)of years of evolution through military usage and as an object of leisure and entertainment, the kite gradually transformed into a traditional symbol in China. Kites flying high show Chinese people’s hope 44 good life. This transformation has also allowed for a diversification in kite styles, manufacturing techniques, and decorations, leading to a wide 45 (vary)of kites seen today.
四、单词拼写
46．Each company is fighting to protect its own (商业) interests. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47．We should act by following the way of nature and have the great (美德). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48．Many young people go to the city to (寻求) their fortune. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49．Shut the window,(否则) it'll get too cold in here. （根据汉语提示填空）50．Physical fitness has now become an important (要素) in our lives. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
五、书信写作
51．假定你是李华，你和交换生好友Karl打算暑假一起去北京旅游。

请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 你选的景点及其历史意义；
2. 寻求他的意见。

注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Karl,
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Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
52．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I tapped my stick, and the buffalo (水牛) moved forward. We walked along the village road, passing by houses and people working in the fields. Life was simple in our small village in Sindh, Pakistan. Little though I was, I dreamed of going to school.
I heard laughter and saw a group of students. I asked them to show me their books before they could go by. The pictures of people and places in the books were very interesting. I told them I wanted to go to school too and gave their books back. The students smiled at each other and left, while I stayed with my buffalo.
Months passed. Every day, I rose to do housework and herd (放牧) the buffalo. Until one day, I got my chance. Uncle came to visit. “Brother, you must send Rasool Bux to school. Herding buffalo is not his future,” Uncle convinced my parents that all children should go to school. The following week, I enrolled in primary school. Now, armed with my own books, I set out to learn everything. I read textbooks, asked questions, and even read newspapers for my father and his companions.
By the end of the year, I proved to be one of the best students in the school. I resolved to study at college or university in Karachi, a big city over 150 kilometers away. Everyone laughed and made jokes. However, I didn’t give up on my dream.
I have a skin condition that causes white spots on my skin. Some people judged me quietly, but I didn’t let the problems in life bring me down. Rather, they became stepping stones toward realizing my dreams. I turned to writing poetry and practice calligraphy as an outlet for my emotions and creativity. I got published and won competitions, gaining not just recognition but also the confidence to keep moving forward. However, before I began my college study, I was hit with another roadblock.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

My father’s limited income couldn’t cover my further education.
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I presented my calligraphy works to the interviewer.
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