2023-2024学年江西省丰城拖船中学高一上学期11月期中英语试题

2023-2024学年江西省丰城拖船中学高一上学期11月期中英语试题
The Storyteller’s Secret by Carmine Gallo
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How did a Venice Beach T-shirt vendor become television’s most successful producer? How did an entrepreneur who started in a garage create the most iconic product launches in business history, and how did a shy man overcome a paralyzing fear of public speaking to captivate sold-out crowds at Yankee Stadium?——They told brilliant stories.
The Psychology of Persuasion by Peter Daniel Andre i
5.0 out of 5 stars 865 ratings
Why do some people effortlessly make people convinced while others can’t? Why do some people easily speak with confidence, fluency, influence, and impact, while others struggle to speak well? Why do some presentations build support, generate consensus, and motivate positive action, while others don’t? — Decades of leading scientific studies present an answer.
The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. & E. B.White
4.7 out of 5 stars 9,707 ratings
This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual, now in a fourth edition. A new foreword by Roger Angell reminds readers that the advice of Strunk & White is as valuable today as when it was first offered. The book has grown to become the American English writing style guide often required in U.S. high school and university composition classes.
Eliminate Negative Thinking by Derick Howel l
4.4 out of 5 stars 990 ratings
Do you find it hard to fall asleep because your b rain won’t stop worrying? Do you feel stuck in an endless loop of uncontrollable negative thoughts? You’re not alone. Around 18% of the population suffer from anxiety. This book offers actionable strategies that will help you eliminate the deep-seated causes of your anxiety and manage your day-to-day worries.
1. What is Peter Daniel Andrei’s book based on?
A．Scientific research. B．Experts’ suggestions.
C．Celebrities’ speeches.D．Personal experience.
2. What does Derick Howell mainly offer in his book?
A．Some brilliant stores. B．Some typical examples.
C．Some advanced theories. D．Some practical techniques.
3. Which would be the best choice to help improve our writing skills?
A．The Storyteller’s Secret.
B．The Psychology of Persuasion.
C．The Elements of Style.
D．Eliminate Negative Thinking.
For years I have had no idea what I have been doing with my life. I was a 30-year-old lawyer in New York. But being a lawyer was never my dream or goal in life. I honestly wanted to be a writer. I have a great imagination and would write amazing stories in my head. But I always knew that being a writer was never possible for me because it was a better financial decision to stay a lawyer.
Recently, I couldn’t fall asleep at my usual time of 10 p. m. and when I di d fall asleep I had the same dream over and over again. The dream starts with me in the ocean trying to go for a swim and I’m searching for something, but I start to drown and have no control over my body. Then a light shines through the waters and when I look up all I can see is myself in a bright white room writing a novel. Then I hear a voice say repeatedly, “Now is the time to try something new!”
It wasn’t just a dream; it was my opportunity to make something good out of my life. That afternoon, I quit my job at the law firm and I couldn’t have been any happier. My life started at 30, and every day since that point I haven’t stopped enjoying life. I started to write and have been on the best-sellers list for the last two months. Things have definitely turned around.
Change is a good thing; it gives us an opportunity to take a chance. So my two favorite words I live by and so should you are “change and chance”.
4. From the first paragraph, we can know that ________.
A． the author is now 30 years old
B． It is impossible for the author to become a writer
C． a lawyer can be likely to earn more than a writer
D． the author prefers to be a lawyer rather than a writer
5. The second paragraph mainly talks about the author’s ________.
A． difficulty in sleeping at night. B． strong desire to become a writer
C． wish to have a swim in the waters D． terrible swimming experience in the
ocean
6. The underlined part in the 3rd paragraph probably means the author ________.
A． regretted having quitted his job as a lawyer
B． was unhappy after giving up his job as a lawyer
C． was upset because he had to give up his job as a lawyer
D． was pretty happy when he quitted his job as a lawyer
7. The best title of the text might be _________.
A． Lawyer or Writer B． Change and Chance
C． Change and Regret D． Risk or Opportunity
Do you know what elements (要素) make people successful? Interviews and investigations indicate that there are several keys to success that successful people share.
First of all, successful people never blame someone or something outside of themselves for their failure. They realize that their future lies in their own hands. They understand that they cannot control some things in life, such as nature, the past and other people. But in the meantime, they are well aware that they can control their own thoughts and actions. They take responsibility for their life and regard this as one of the most empowering things they can do. Perhaps what most separate successful people from others is that they live their li fe “on purpose” — they are doing what they believe they are put here to do. In their opinion, having a purpose in their life is the most important element that enables them to become fully functioning people. They hold that when they live their life on purpose, their main concern is to do the job right. Because of their commitment (投身；献身), people are willing to do business with them, and it is always found in them.
To live their life on purpose, successful people find a cause they believe in and create a business around it. Besides, they never easily give up. Once they have set up goals in their life, they are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Instead of seeing it negatively or depressingly, they use the knowledge to spur (激励) themselves on and go after what they want energetically and passionately.
8. By living life “on purpose”, successful people do the following things except ________.
A．stick to their goals all the time B．concentrate on their jobs
C．do business with many people D．control other people’s thoughts
9. The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to ________.
A．the commitment with successful people
B．the job that successful people do
C．the main concern of successful people
D．the business successful people do
10. According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?
A．What the successful people concern most is how to do the job right.
B．Successful people use the knowledge to inspire others to go after their goals.
C．Successful people never seek excuses for their failure.
D．As for successful people, having a purpose in their life is the most important factor.
11. What might be the suitable title for the passage?
A．How Successful People Do Business.
B．How People Live Their Life on Purpose.
C．How Can People Be Successful?
D．How Can People Do Their Own Things?
Did you know that swimming can provide you with the tools you need for achieving success later in life? The following life lessons aren’t things you can be taught in a classroom. They are drawn f rom the count-less hours we spend swimming in the clean water.
Having big goals is necessary to achieve success in the pool. Sometimes those big goals can be our worst enemy, however. You need to start with short-term goals. Sometimes taking baby steps can be too slow for some people, making them annoyed, but successful swimmers know that this slow progress provides an accumulated effect that has a huge impact in the mid and long term. Success in the pool — and life — is achieved step by step, mistake by mistake, small win by small win.
Swimming tests your mental limits. I cannot count how many times I watched the coach write a set of training plans on the board and felt myself holding back deep inside, mind racing, with thoughts of how badly I was going to die over the course of the set. But then what happened? I pulled it off. I started the set, and talked myself through it. “Hey, this isn’t so bad.” A little bit later, “Okay, halfway done.” And finally, “I am going to achieve the goal!”
The reality is you never know how tough you are until you are in the race, reaching that goal even though a few minutes earlier you were mentally shaking in your swimming suit. This carries really well into the other challenges you will face in your life. We always think we aren’t capable, that swimming or life finally beats us, but believe it or not, you will always be as strong as you need to be.
12. Why does the author think that sometimes big goals can be harmful?
A．Swimmers will feel annoyed at their slow progress.
B．Big goals need a long annoying term to achieve.
C．Small but necessary steps can be easily ignored.
D．More mistakes are needed to achieve bigger goals.
13. What was the author nervous about when seeing the set on the board?
A．Losing his life in the race. B．Failing to reach the goal.
C．Drinking the water in the pool. D．Finishing the race halfway.
14. What does the phrase “pulled it off” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A．Left the place. B．Took it off. C．Made it. D．Gave it up.
15. What Can be the best title for the text?
A．Confidence is what you need to reach your goal
B．Life lessons you will learn from swimming
C．Swimming can make you tough in life
D．Small goals add up to big success
Are you currently job searching?Whether you are looking for a new job or a part-time job,job searching can be difficult and frustrating. 16 Here are some basic job searching tips for a more effective job search.
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It's important to determine what kind of jobs you want to apply for first,because everything you do and each step you take needs to support that direction.Once you are clear on what kind of jobs you want,it will help you find a more satisfying job.
Use Your Network.
At least 60%of jobs are found through networking,so you should not overlook the power of networking. Be strategic about your connections and the networking events you attend. 18 Don't go just to say you are job searching.If you try to make a meaningful connection or two at each event,that will come with the natural flow of conversation.
Read Job Descriptions Carefully.
Once you have found a job that you want to apply for,make sure to read the job description carefully.Do they want you to submit your resume online?Do they want a PDF of your resume?Do they want a cover letter or a bio video? 19 Failure to follow their directions can lead to your application being rejected.
Set a Schedule and Stay Organized
You don't want to leave your job search to chance.Determine how much time a week you want to spend on your job search and then commit to that.Stay organized with your job searching efforts.You can include things like keywords and job titles you frequently search for. 20 This will help you to save time,since all of the information will be in one place.
There is a wonderful old story about the best-known artist, Leonardo da Vinci. When Leonardo was _______ The Last Supper, it took him several years to complete it. He had _______ to use live models for Christ and each of the twelve apostles (门徒). He chose the _______ for Christ first when he found a man who _______ both beauty and love on his face. As the years _______, Leonardo completed all of the apostles except Judas. Finally, he found a man whose face seemed full of greed and evil. After he _______ painting the man as Judas, the man asked _______ Leonardo knew who he was. When Leonardo said no, the man _______ loudly, “I am the same man you painted years ago as the model for Christ!”
Though this story is certainly not true, it does _______ a spiritual (精神的) truth. No matter how old or young we are, the ________ can often show the condition of our deep heart. I have seen wrinkled (有皱纹的) faces that still sparkled (闪耀) with the ________ of angels when they smiled. I have also seen young faces with eyes as cold as ice.
The good news, ________, is that it is never too ________ to change our face and our heart, and
________ our heart with love and let it shine through our eyes and actions.
I only hope that my own face, no matter how old or wrinkled it becomes, is always the face of love. I hope it is a face of ________, gentleness, hopefulness and joyfulness. May your eyes always shine with the light of joy. And may everyone who looks at you always see a face full of love.
21.
A．designing B．creating C．painting D．improving
22.
A．decided B．imagined C．ordered D．refused
23.
A．model B．shape C．person D．character
24.
A．appeared B．enjoyed C．showed D．expressed
25.
A．ended up B．went on C．came up D．turned on
26.
A．started B．stopped C．repeated D．enjoyed
27.
A．how B．why C．if D．when
28.
A．sang B．cried C．shouted D．laughed
29.
A．discover B．learn C．report D．tell
30.
A．power B．faith C．appearance D．attitude
31.
A．beauty B．hope C．nature D．enjoyment
32.
A．however B．instead C．therefore D．besides
33.
A．early B．late C．hard D．fast
34.
A．fill B．equip C．cover D．mix
35.
A．sadness B．carefulness C．rudeness D．kindness
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
A 30-year-old man was finally rescued from the Alaskan wilderness after his cabin burned down,
36 (leave) him trapped in the snow for almost three weeks.
Tyson Steele had been living alone 37 several months in a small house in Skwentna, a town 38 (locate) 70 miles northwest of Anchorage. He had been burning a fire in 39 (he) woodstove back in December when a piece of flaming cardboard 40 (fly) up his fireplace chimney and landed on his roof, 41 started a slow fire that eventually left the cabin in ruins. Since Skwentna only has a population of about 35 people, Steele’s 42 (near) neighbor lived about 20 miles away. With no means of 43 (communicate) to call for help, Steele endured sub-zero temperatures 44 severe weather conditions wearing long johns (秋裤), boots with no socks, and a heavy wool sweater.
When his family and friends hadn’t heard from Steele for several 45 (week), they requested a welfare check from Alaska State Troopers. As a helicopter flew over the area, they caught sight of S teele waving his arms in the air next to a massive “SOS” sign that he had stamped into the snow.
46. 假如你是李华，你家附近的学校有一些英国的学生在征寻寄宿家庭。

请你写一封信给学校，表达你想提供住所的意愿。

内容要求如下：
1. 介绍你家的基本情况；
2. 你家作为寄宿家庭的优点。

注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir/Madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

A Boy With a Mission
In1945,a 12-year-old boy saw something in a shop window that met his heart racing. But the price-- five dollars--was far beyond Reuben Earle’s means. Five dollars would buy almost a week’s food for his family.
Reuben couldn’t ask his father for the money. Everything Mark Earle made through fishing in Bay Roberts. Reuben’s mother, Dora, struggled to feed and clothe their five children.
Nevertheless, he opened the shop’s weat hered door. He told the shopkeeper what he wanted, adding,“Can you please hold it for me for some time?” “I’ll try,” the shopkeeper smiled.
Reuben respectfully touched his worn cap and walked out into the sunlight.There was purpose in his walk. He would raise the five dollars and not tell anybody.
When he stopped at a construction site, Reuben had an idea. People built their own homes in Bay Roberts. Sometimes nail sacks(麻袋)were thrown, and Reuben knew he could sell them back to the local factory for five cents a piece.
That day he found two sacks, which he took to the wooden factory and sold to the man in charge of packing nails.
The boy’s hand tightly held the five-cent pieces as he ran the two kilometers home. It was dinnertime when Reuben got home. He looked at his mother and smiled. Sunlight from the window fell upon her shoulder-length golden hair. Slim and beautiful, she was the center of the home, the glue that held it together.
Her chores were never-ending: sewing clothes, cooking meals, baking bread and planting. But she was happy. Her family and their happiness were her highest priority.
Every day after school, Reuben was busy collecting the nail bags. Often he was cold, tired and hungry, but the thought of the object in the shop window encouraged him to hold on.
Finally, spring burst into green and Reuben’s spirits erupted. The time had come! He poured the coins out and began to count. Then he counted again. It would be enough if he sold two more sacks. Reuben ran down Water Street. The shadows were lengthening when Reuben arrived at the factory. 注意:续写词数应为150左右。

The sack buyer was about to lock up.
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Racing home, Reuben burst through the front door.
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