高一英语下学期期中试题
黑龙江省大庆铁人中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷
铁人中学2023级高一下学期期中考试英语试题试题说明：1、本试题满分150 分, 答题时间120 分钟。
2、请将答案填写在答题卡上, 考试结束后只交答题卡。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman complain about the museum shop?A. The location.B. The goods.C. The opening hours.2. What does the woman want to do about the kitchen?A. Keep the traditional look.B. Change it into a farmhouse.C. Redecorate it in a modern style.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A report.B. Weekend plans.C. The weather.4. How do the speakers find the concert?A. Excellent.B. Average.C. Disappointing.5. What does the woman suggest doing?A. Waiting several days.B. Organizing the food now.C. Inviting more people.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2022-2023学年四川省自贡市第一中学高一下学期期中英语试题
2022-2023学年四川省自贡市第一中学高一下学期期中英语试题1. If you’re looking for competitions, don’t sweat it. You have arrived at the right place wherein you’ll be updated on the latest competitions which require participation on the Internet. These competitions don’t charge any fee, and what’s more, they accept individuals from any part of the world. You can click the name of each listed contest, which is a link. It will direct you to a web page where you will get more detailed information on how to register or participate.Writer ContestGenre (类型): Sci-fi and fantasy. They don’t accept poetry or children’s stories.Length: About 17,000 wordsPrize: $5,000 for the grand prize winner at the end of the yearDeadline: The quarterly contest ends on September 30Creative Writing Ink CompetitionSubmission (提交) of poems only. You can submit multiple entries.Theme: OpenLength: Up to 40 linesPrizes: Publication on the website and a voucher worth £10Deadline: Last day of every month12th Casa Africa Essay ContestTheme: Climate Change in Africa“Casa Africa gives the focus of the 12th essay contest to climate change, its effects, future trends and, especially, the way in which this threat is being fought.”Length: 15,000-20,000 wordsPrize: €2,000Deadline: September 17 each yearYale Drama SeriesPrizes: $10,000, a staged reading at Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater and publication of the entry by Yale University PressLength: Full-length plays of over 65 pagesSubmissions must be original and not professionally produced. Translations, musicals and children’s plays aren’t accepted.Deadline: August 15 each year1. What should a participant do?A．Pay some entry fees. B．Submit an entry online.C．Register on this web page. D．Email to get relevant information.2. Which competition is held most frequently?A．Writer Contest. B．Yale Drama Series.C．12th Casa Africa Essay Contest. D．Creative Writing Ink Competition.3. Who might Yale Drama Series attract?A．Those working as a translator. B．Those experts in creating short plays.C．Those wanting their work to be published. D．Those good at writing children’sliterature.2. I am rather good at using maps. But I forgot the maps and here we were, late afternoon, last day of holiday, my daughter, my cousin and I, driving along a two-lane highway in Oregon. No other car in sight, and the sun had just gone down. Where was that sweet little village?It was supposed to be right along this river. We drove on, farther into the unknown river always at left as our guide. We kept passing farms and fields and now a few lights were coming out. In my head, I was doing a lot of self-criticism: Why didn’t we start earlier, bring the map and so on? My cousin and I were both impatient and stressed. My daughter, at least, was happy in the back seat, texting a friend. I pulled up on the shoulder of the road to think.Just the — Wow! Amazing! A new scene appeared. Where did it come from?Right there, out of nowhere: a magical misty landscape. Fields stretched in silent purple, with rows of tall trees, darkening in the dusk. I turned the car engine off. All was silent in the hot summer air. Beside us, a plum-covered river hardly moved between a border of trees, its dark lazy water reflecting the last light of day.How breathtaking! Where had it been? If I had seen even a bit of beauty while driving along, I could have stopped and taken a look. I had missed it all.We miss a lot, almost everything, in fact, in our world. Our task-focused filters (过滤器)takes care of that, selecting only what we need. We need to get to work. Have some lunch. We see what we need to see, often for purposes of survival. Gregory Bateson, speaking of beauty, said the judgment is selection of a fact. In our daily lives, who or what is doing the selecting? Can we make a change? Can we see further?1. Where might the author be heading for?A．A tourist attraction. B．A destination of his holiday.C．Her own home. D．Her cousin farm.2. What made the author keep blaming himself in the beginning?A．That the holiday is unexpectedly tiring and boring.B．That she hadn’t been well prepared got her cousin annoyed.C．That lack of full preparation made her lose her way.D．That there was no familiar river in sight.3. The author felt really amazed because________.A．she discovered a tourist spot unknown to othersB．she finally reached what she had intendedC．the right route to her destination was closeD．her carelessness brought an unexpected pleasure4. What does the story intend to tell us?A．Slow down your pace and enjoy the beauty in life.B．Stay calm even if trapped in trouble.C．Keep positive because everything has a way out.D．Adjust your plan for the purpose of pleasure.3. The idea of biting into your burger made from insects or mixing some mealworms into your fried rice may take a little getting used to. But even if the thought of eating insects turns your stomach now, insects could and should form an important part of our diet.In the west, people have been eating insects for thousands of years and in Asia, South America and Africa, around 2,000 insect species are eaten. Yet in Europe, just 10% of people would be willing to replace meat with insects, according to a survey by the European Consumer Organization. To some, this unwillingness to eat insects is a missed opportunity.“Insects are a really important missing piece of the food system,” says Peter Alexander, a senior researcher in food security at the University of Edinburgh. “They are undoubtedly a superfood, a whole lot of nutrition in a really small package. ” Because of this, farmed insects could help deal with two of the world’s biggest problems at once: food insecurity and climate change.Agriculture is the biggest contributor to global biodiversity loss and a driver to greenhouse gas emissions. Raising animals accounts for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Insect farming uses a small part of the land, energy and water required for traditional farming, and has a significantly lower carbon footprint.Then there’s the fact that insects are 12 to 25 times more efficient at changing their food into protein than animals. They need six times less feed than cattle, four times less than sheep and two times less than pigs. One of the main reasons is that insects are cold-blooded and therefore waste less energy keeping their body heat.As well as saving energy, insects can live off food that would otherwise be thrown away, contributing to the recycling industry. Insects can be fed agricultural waste. To complete the recycling chain, their excrement can be used to make crops grow fast and large and improve soil.“At the end of the day, you might have the healthiest, and most sustainable product, but unless it tastes nice so that people are willing to accept it, it may be a lot more difficult to get that across,” says Peter.1. Farmed insects could benefit us in _______.A．Enriching our dishes. B．Improving global biodiversity.C．Fighting global warming. D．Affecting traditional farming.2. Why can insects produce more protein?A．They feed on food with high protein. B．They consume less food.C．They break down food well. D．Their bodies need less energy to function.3. What does the underlined word “excrement” mean in Paragraph 6?A．Waste. B．Food. C．Blood. D．Protein.4. Which of the following is the suitable title for the test?A．A Solution to the World Global Warming. B．What to Do to Solve the Food Shortage .C．Why We Should Quit Animal Raising. D．An Ignored Protein-Rich Superfood.4. Why do only famous people have biographies (传记)? This is the question two young sisters, 7-year-old Aishvarya, and 11-year-old Vaishali, asked their parents. They were reading famous people’s biographies in school and realized that they knew more about Beyonce, a f amous singer than about their own grandparents. So they decided to do something about it.They created “Grand Stories”, a workbook that helps grandchildren learn about their grandparents. Through answering a list of guided questions and telling stories, Grand Stories helps families learn more about each other.This family came from India to the US, and all four grandparents live very far away. Obviously through modern technology and some family visits, these young girls know their grandparents and love them very much—but they wonder why they don’t know more about their grandparents. For example, where did they grow up, and go to school? How they married and raised their families? What were their stories? Perhaps not surprisingly, many of the stories the family wanted to know reflect the “Do you know” questions that my workmate, Marshall Duke, and I developed to study how much people know of the family history.The sisters’ father told about the visit to India when the girls asked their own grandparents to write their biography. Because of his character, the grandfather didn’t share much during the interview. But then he stayed up all nights writing his stories, and when the father looked through the stories, he realized there was so much he’d never known ab out his own father! Through these stories the father felt closer to his own family.What these two young sisters have already discovered is how much we depend on knowing our family stories to understand who we are in the world and what our strength is. You can see moreabout Grand Stories at www. . Whether you’re 7 or 70, it’s never too early or too late to start sharing family stories.1. What made the two girls decide to know their family stories?A．Telling stories at school.B．Reading biographies at school.C．Showing their love for a singer.D．Being asked to create a workbook.2. What does the underlined word “developed” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A．designed. B．proved. C．described. D．imagined.3. Which of the following words can best describe the girls’ grandfather?A．Strict. B．Impatient. C．shy. D．Careless.4. What is the purpose of the text?A．To prove the power of family storytelling.B．To introduce ways of telling interesting family stories.C．To tell people about the two girls’ family.D．To encourage people to know their family stories.5. Every day is a gift, and if you look forward to enjoying each day, then you need to learn to make the most of your day. 1Have a great morning routine (常规). A good start will make you feel good and is sure to make the rest of your day good as well. Rise early and get ready for your new day. 2 Listen to good music. Have a wonderful breakfast. All these will help you start your day in a positive way.Make time for short breaks. Since we spend most of our day in the workplace, it is necessary to relax between different tasks. Set a timer on your phone or computer to remind you it's time to get up, leave your desk, go out and get some fresh air.3 Doing the same things every day is very boring. To prevent this, step out and take some time to do things that you have never done before. This will not only make a day exciting, but it’ll also build your confidence.Ask someone to be your accountability partner (责任同伴). 4 This person encourages you, supports you and loves you. He or she will help you get over difficulties and achieve your goals.Plan your schedule for the next day the night before. Make a list of all the tasks you want to complete the next day. 5 Focus on one thing at a time and give it your best try before moving on to the next day.6. Spreading Kindness, Rock by Rock“Mom! I found one! I found a rock!”I _________ those words again and again last summer as I sat on the porch of my home, which facesa park in the small town where I live.The Kindness Rocks Project, which was started a few years ago by a mom in Massachusetts, has_________ around the world. _________, families, and adults of all ages are taking part — painting rocks, hiding rocks, and finding painted rocks all over the place. Some _________ photos of the rocks on social media, and others simply move the rocks for someone else to find. Some take the rocks home and then _________ them with new ones that they create and hide.Nine-year-old twins Harry and Hannah DeVrieze have _________ hundreds of rocks with their parents. Most evenings, the family and their small dog walk around with a wagon full of _________ that they hide as they walk.“It’s a fun _________ activity,” Hannah says.“We will do it in the winter too,” Harry _________. Ben Burinsky, aged nine, and his brother, Luke, aged seven, were visiting relatives when they __________ their first painted rock in a park. They were so __________ that they went home and painted their own rocks, then __________ them for others to find.“My boys loved finding the rock in the park, __________ since it was a superhero,” their mother, Judy Burinsky, says. “I love how something so __________ can bring a smile to my children’s faces. In return, they learn the __________ of giving back to others.”1.A．whispered B．cried C．heard D．said2.A．founded B．investigated C．claimed D．spread3.A．Girls B．Kids C．Boys D．Parents4.A．take B．enjoy C．post D．purchase5.A．replace B．provide C．cover D．throw6.A．collected B．spotted C．painted D．appreciated7.A．goods B．rocks C．belongings D．sand8.A．child B．adult C．teenager D．family9.A．adds B．declares C．explains D．complains10.A．placed B．found C．returned D．sought11.A．discouraged B．surprised C．excited D．disappointed 12.A．hid B．kept C．supplied D．expected13.A．apparently B．confidently C．definitely D．especially14.A．diverse B．small C．usual D．common15.A．award B．cost C．value D．reward7. 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。
高一下学期英语期中段考试卷真题
高一下学期英语期中段考试卷一、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）1. 阅读理解A new lesson for ages of 13-19 years willbe given this autumn. Please read the following explanations before you decideto take Classes include a group warm-up, formal lessons and one-to-one freeskate time. Skaters complete one level before moving on to the next level.Level 1 is for skaters who are new toskating and are unable to skate the width of the ice surface without falling.Skaters should be able to stand and walk on the ice quickly.Development of balance and postureIntroduction to forward skating, gliding,stopping and backward skating Level 2 is for those who arecompleters of Level 1 and the skaters will be able to skate the length of theice without falling.Development of forward gliding, stopping,backward skatingIntroduction to one foot glides andbackward glidingLevel 3 is for those who aresuccessful completers of Level 2 and the skaters are able to skate on one foot,skate backwards and stop.Development of backward stopping, backwardgliding and edgesIntroduction to cross-over slalom skating,2 foot turnsLevel 4 is for those who areskillful completers of Level 3 and the skaterswill have strong backwardsskating and stopping ability.Development of cross-overs, backwardstoppingIntroduction to one foot turns and backwardcirclesLocation: Mary McCormick Arena, 170 BrockStreetPlease note: full gear isrequired .For more information, call 416-392-7145.（1）Whom is this new skate lesson intended for?A . Teen skaters.B . Adult skaters.C . Baby skaters.D . Family skaters.（2）After which level will you be able to skate on one foot?A . Level One.B . Level Two.C . Level Three.D . Level Four.（3）Which of the following is true?A . You can begin the lesson without any experienceB . You can learn from any level as you likeC . Level 1 is the most difficult in the lessonD . You can get more information on the Internet（4）What does the underlined word “gear” in the last but one paragraph mean?A . Method.B . Equipment.C . Lesson.D . Skill.2. 阅读理解“How are you” is a nice question.It’s a friendly way that people in the United States greet each other. But “Howare you?” is also a very unusual question. It’s a question that oftendoesn’t have an answer. The person who asks “How are you?” hopes tohear the answer “Fine.”, even if the person’s friend isn’t fine. Thereason is that “How are you?” isn’t really aquestion and “Fine.”isn’t really an answer. They are simply other way of saying “Hello!”or “Hi!”.Sometimes, people also don’t say exactlywhat they me an. For example, when someone asks, “Do you agree?”, theother person might be thinking, “No, I disagree. I think you’re wrong…”But it isn’t very polite to disagree strongly, so the other person might say “I’mnot sure…”. It’s a nice way to say that you don’t agree with someone.People also don’t say exactly what they arethinking when they finish talking with other people. For example, many talksover the phone finish when one person says “I’ve to go now.” Often,the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse,” Someone is at the door.”“Something is burning on the stove.” The excuses might be real, or itmight not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesn’t want to talkany more, but it isn’t polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and itdoesn’t hurt the other person.When they are greeting each other, talkingabout an idea, or finishing a talk, people often don’t say exactly what theyare thinking. It’s an important way that people try to be nice to each other,and it’s also a part of the game of language.（1）When a person wants to disagree with someone, it is polite to say “___________”.A . You’re wrong. I disagree.B . I’m not sure.C . I’m sure I disagree.D . No, I disagree.（2）When a person says “I’ve to go now. Someone is at the door.”, heor she may be .A . giving an excuseB . hurting someone’s feelingC . talking to a person at the doorD . going to another place（3）One of the rules of the game of language is probably “____________”.A . Always say what you mean.B . Don’t disagree with people.C . Say exactly what you’re thinking.D . Being polite is the best policy.3. 阅读理解My boss’s daughter was studying in the Philippines. He asked me if my husband and I could take care of her. He thought his daughter would be able to improve her English communication skills in this way.After days of thinking, we agreed. He then brought her here and left after 3 days. I thought that my boss’s daughter was well-mannered, but that was wrong.After a month of staying in the Philippines, she started to show her true colors. When my husband asked her what she wanted for breakfast, she answered him in a rude way.From then on, we experienced fights at home. There was a time when we didn’t talk to her for a week as a punishment of not being good to us. What I hated most was that she didn’t care about other people’s feelings. She ate ahead of us when we were still working and didn’t leave anything for us. So we had to separate her food from ours to avoid such a problem.The worst thing about her was that she shouted at us. I was wondering if she did this to her parents. We told this to her parents, but unfortunately Ididn’t think that solved the problem. This situation lasted for almost 8 months. Our patience was tested during that time.We tried to teach her everything we could to make her a better person, but I guess 8 months may not be enough. We even tried to understand her and adjust for her, but it didn’t work. I just hope that she learned something from us and from other Filipinos.（1）Why did the boss want his daughter to stay with the writer?A . Because he was too busy to take care of his daughter.B . Because he wanted his daughter to take a holiday there.C . Because he wanted the writer to teach his daughter good manners.D . Because he wanted his daughter to improve her English in this way.（2）What do the examples in Paragraph 3 tell us?A . The daughter wasn’t t behaving well.B . The writer and her husband were careless.C . The writer and her husband hated children.D . The daughter tried her best to make others happy.（3）What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A . Being patient with her.B . Her parents punishing her.C . Telling her parents about her behavior.D . Asking her parents about her.（4）What is this passage mainly about?A . The writer’s experience of dealing with a teenage girl staying in her house.B . The writer’s experience of teaching a girl’s English.C . The writer’s experience of improving a girl’s communication skills.D . The writer’s experience of trying to please her boss.4. 阅读理解When to go:The Magic Kingdom, which was opened in 1971, was the first theme park at WaltDisney World. All Disney World theme parks are opened 365 days a year, althoughopening and closing time for each park changes from day to day. If you plan tomake a trip to the Magic Kingdom without kids, try to visit on a school day toavoid the largest crowds. If you need to visit during a school vacation, try atleast to avoid the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day and the fourth ofJuly.If you arenot staying at a Disney World hotel, avoid visiting the Magic Kingdom on itsExtra Magic Hours days, as Disney’s hotel guests get into the park early onthose days, and visitors who arrive at the Magic Kingdom’s normal opening timehave to wait for a long time.Before yougo：Buy your WaltDisney World tickets online at Disney World’s website. For advice on pickingthe right ticket, see our guide to Disney World tickets.You willalso need to call in advance to make lunch or dinner reservations. Disneyaccepts reservationsup to 180 days in advance, but you need to contact 1-407-WDW-DINE.When youget there: Plan to arrive at the Magic Kingdom’s front gate before the parkopens in the morning. Keep in mind that to reach the Magic Kingdom, you mustpark at Disney World’s Tra nsportation and Ticket Centre parking lot, ride atram tothe TTC, then take a ferry boat across the Seven Seas Lagoon to the MagicKingdom. It makes a fantastic approach, but takes extratime. Give yourself anextra hour in the summer and half an hour during the school year.（1）We learn from the passage that.A . children are not allowed to visit Disney World on New Year’s DayB . Disney World theme parks have the same opening and closing timesC . a single adult had better visit the Magic Kingdom on a school dayD . the Magic Kingdom was the earliest theme park in the world（2）If you want to have dinner in the Walt Disney World, you can .A . see the guide to Disney World tickets to reserve a tableB . make a call to reserve a table for dinner in advanceC . use 1-407-WDW-DINE to reserve about 8 months in advanceD . go to Cinderella’s Royal Table or the Liberty Tree Tavern at any time you like（3）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A . Disney World theme parks will be closed on Christmas Day.B . The only way to get Walt Disney World tickets is to buy them online.C . Visitors have to reach the Magic Kingdom by tram and then boat.D . The Magic Kingdom has Extra Magic Hours every day.（4）What would be the best title for this passage?A . The History of the Magic KingdomB . A Brief Introduction to the Magic KingdomC . Advice on Making a Trip to the Magic KingdomD . The Most Important Theme Park at Walt Disney World二、任务型阅读（12.5分）5. 任务型阅读How to keep healthy? It’s easy for us to catch a cold in wint er and spring because the weather changes a lot in spring and it is too cold in winter. But if we take care in our life, all of us can keep healthy without any cold.________This will stop germs passing from one person to another. When you finish your wo rk or before you eat, you’d better wash your hands.________Use a tissue , and then throw it into dustbins at once. When others around you are coughing, I advise you to turn your head away from the people so that their vises won’t reach you.Get more fresh air. Germs like staying around in dry and warm rooms.________Don’t stay too long in the places with too many people.If flu is going round house or school, you should try to stay away from those who are ill. ________Boil your toothbrush for about a minute. This kills gems.________If you have used the toothbrush for three months or so, throw it away and buy a new one.A. Wash your hands often.B. You should have a shower every day.C. Don’t use your hands when coughing.D. When you are coughing, don’t go to school.E. Besides, don’t use the same toothbrush too long.F. So you’d better stay in the places with more fresh air.G. In this way, you won’t be infected by these people.三、完形填空6. 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
湖南省长沙市第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
2023-2024-2长沙市一中城南高一下期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AFamily Vacations in HawaiiWhether your interests are history, native cultures, hiking, water sports, or simply relaxing in the sun, Hawaii has abundant choices to keep you and your family entertained.Waikiki BeachThis famous two-mile stretch of sand is home to scores of family-friendly beach hotels and all kinds of action-packed excitement. Waikiki Beach is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for warm ocean water and golden beaches. Kids will enjoy walking along the beach, stopping for shaved ice or an ice cream and taking a dip in a safe area of the ocean.Oahu’s North ShoreSome of the talle st ocean waves in the world are found at Oahu, Hawaii’s North Shore coastline during the winter months. These crashing walls of water are born for surfing and offer one of the best free shows on the islands. The North Shore is home to world-class surf cont ests, attracting the world’s top surfers.Polynesian Cultural CenterNothing appeals to the whole family like Hawaiian past coming alive. Besides, the colorful costumes, lively songs, and traditional dances in the Pacific region are presented here. You’ll see customs of Fiji, New Zealand, Marquesas, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, and Hawaii all represented in Polynesian Cultural Center’s re-created island villages, which is decorated with palm trees and tropical gardens.Waimea Canyon(峡谷) State ParkMore than 3,500 feet deep, this landmark on Hawaii’s island of Kauai is the largest canyon in the Pacific. Unlike Grand Canyon, plentiful rain keeps Waimea Canyon and its surrounding area thick with vegetation(植被), and visitors are frequently treated to the sight of vivid rainbows. It offers a great canyon view and a covered picnic area.21. What makes Oahu’s North Shore known to the world?A. Its best free cultural shows.B. Its family-friendly beach hotels.C. Having the tallest coastline.D. Being a perfect place for surfing.22. Which place is most likely to attract those who are interested in history?A. Waikiki Beach.B. Oahu’s North Shore.C. Polynesian Cultural Center.D. Waimea Canyon State Park.23. What is special about Waimea Canyon compared to Grand Canyon?A. It has a covered picnic area.B. It’s rich in plants and rainfall.C. It has a depth of over 3,500 feet.D. It owns a unique kind of vegetation.BBeing cut from a school team can be a difficult experience for a kid. But when 13-year-old Emmie Tallent whohas Down syndrome(唐氏综合征) didn’t make her school’s cheer squad(啦啦队), she responded in the most impressive way — she cheered anyway. Emmie Tallent, a girl with firm determination, took to the sidelines while her school’s cheer squad performed. She matched the entire routine, moving for moving, in a black dress and tie-dyed shoes.Her sister, Sydnee, recorded this moment on video, and it’s now capturing hearts worldwide. The video, with over 3 million views and 87,000 likes, shows Emmie facing the official squad and performing the routine alongside them. Her performance is nothing short of inspiring. “Girl didn’t make the cheer team, but she didn’t care,” Sydnee wrote, admiring Emmie’s confidence.“E m mie may not be on the cheer team this time, but I’m s ure her talent and spirit will shine through somewhere in the future,” Sydnee said with a smile. “Right now, she’s satisfied and happy doing what she loves. Thank you all for supporting her. I want to show the world Emmie’s joy from pursuing what she likes and the beauty of diversity.”The team did not have a lot of spots and even neurotypical(神经正常的) girls who were much better than Emmie didn’t make it to join it. Emmie’s school was giving Emmie help and kept encouraging her, but there are hard decisions that have to be made sometimes. Though Emmie didn’t make the squad, she wasn’t feeling upset at home, and continued to follow cheer squad’s routines and moves to please herself and spread joy to others, even if from th e sidelines.In the face of rejection, this tough 13-year-old chose to dance rather than sit by and let it define her, inspiring us all to embrace our uniqueness and find joy in every moment.24. What do we know about Emmie from the first two paragraphs?A. She refused to give up performing.B. She used to be looked down upon.C. She showed a special talent for cheerleading.D. She felt down for not joining the cheer squad.25. Why did Sydnee post the video online?A. To show Emmie’s dancing skills.B. To inspire others with Emmie’s spirit.C. To help Emmie attract people’s attention.D. To express her gratitude to the cheer squad.26. How did the school react to Emmie’s joining the cheer squad?A. They told her to quit.B. They satisfied her need.C. They made an excuse.D. They offered her support.27. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. Believe in ourselves.B. Prepare for the worst.C. Keep our dreams alive.D. Youth gives us light.CLucy was rescued from a rural farm in New South Wales, Australia, two years ago. She was suffering from chlamydia(衣原体病), a disease widespread among koalas. Today, she is one of “the lucky” living creatures in tree corridors(走廊) that have been created by volunteers to protect koalas and other animals by saving their quickly shrinking habitats, or natural environment.The corridors, planted by the local conservation group Bangalow Koalas, are made up of large systems of plants. They are intended for koalas and other animals like the glossy black cockatoos, possums, and wallabies. All of them are endangered, or at risk of becoming extinct. The corridors provide a safe path across the koala’s increasingly broken habitat. “Our corridors are actually trying to get them away from humans, from cars and from dogs,” said Linda Sparrow, president o f Bangalow Koalas. “They can safely move across the landscapes and don’t have to put up with us humans.”The koala is predicted to be extinct in the wild in New South Wales by 2050. Some of the biggest dangers include wildfires and habitat loss through land clearing for development. Koalas have already been declared endangered in several Australian states. A recent report by the Australian Koala Foundation said the animal was worth an estimated $3.2 billion per year to the tourism industry.Founded in 2016, Bangalow Koalas has planted over 936,000 trees on 119 properties, helping koala conservation and improving the local ecosystem. The group, which depends on community volunteers, aims to plant 500,000 trees by 2025. V olunteer Lindy Stacker, who has been planting trees for over five years, still remains devoted to the cause. She said the activity is good for mental health and has brought the community together. “I can’t imagine a world where there’s no koalas in the wild. We’re going to do everything we can possibly to make sure that won’t happen,” Lindy said.28. Who is Lucy?A. A farmer.B. A patient.C. A koala.D. A volunteer.29. What are the tree corridors intended to do?A. To shelter koalas from human threat.B. To test the local natural environment.C. To save koalas suffering from chlamydia.D. To stop koalas’ habitats from being rebuilt.30. What does the author want to show in paragraph 3?A. The reason for koa las’ extinction.B. Koalas’ value in tourism industry.C. People’s deep love for k oalas.D. The necessity of saving koalas.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. Bangalow Koalas: A Group Intended For KoalasB. Tree Corridors: A Lifeline For Endangered KoalasC. Bangalow Koalas: Call On V olunteers For Koalas’ ProtectionD. Tree Corridors: Responsible For The Loss Of Koalas’ HabitatsDDeep sleep doesn’t just rest your body. Scientists believe it’s also when the brain washes away toxins(毒素), with a new project looking at whether the brain’s self-clean can be boosted.South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) neuroscientist Dr Tim Sargeant has teamed with D r Edward Robins from SAHMRI’s Molecular Imaging and Therapy Research Unit to develop a brain scan that shows how well a brain is cleaning itself. Studies have shown that a clean brain would help with memory while fighting dementia(痴呆).Scientists believe our brains clean themselves out each night when we enter deep sleep. Cerebrospinal fluid(脑脊液) is thought to wash through the brain, cleaning out toxins. Studies have shown a clear link between poor memory and toxins like the buildup of sticky plaques(黏性斑块) in the brains. Scientists believe brains that have a buildup of this plaque over time may not be cleaning themselves properly, putting people at risk of dementia.Fortunately, the hope is that a clean brain would help with memory while fighting dementia. The brain scan will use special material to track how well the brain can keep itself clean and healthy through the process of removing and recycling its waste. “We’re aiming to catch the signs of the brain struggling to keep itself clean in individuals around the age of 50 or 60, well before the onset of Alzheimer’s dis ease(老年痴呆) in most people,” Dr Sargeant said.This new scan, an exciting imaging technology, will allow scientists to form a picture of a living brain and watch how it’s recycling wasting material in real time. “The scan takes out a lot of the guess work, by allowing scientists to see with their own eyes if they’ve hit the target or not,” Dr Robins said. “Without imaging, a researcher can get all the way up to the trial st age before realising they’r e at a dead end.”32. What is the aim of Dr Sargeant and Dr Robins’ developing the brain scan?A. To help people enter deep sleep.B. To reduce memory loss and dementia.C. To research how to remove sticky plaques.D. To study what the brain uses to clean itself.33. What may cause dementia according to the text?A. Not enough blood in the brain.B. Too frequent cleaning of the brain.C. The increase of cerebrospinal fluid.D. The gradual increase of sticky plaques.34. What does the underlined word “onset” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Worsening.B. Improvement.C. Beginning.D. Disappearance.35. What does Dr Robins think of the brain scan?A. It is quite effective.B. It is just imaginary.C. It brings more work.D. It is far from exact.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。
高一期中考试(英语)试题含答案
高一期中考试（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分20分）1.（20分）1. Why did the woman go to France?A. For study.B. For business.C. For vacation.2. Which country did the woman like best?A. Indonesia.B. France.C. Spain.听第二段材料，回答第3—4 题。
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3. Where did the woman go first?A. To the South Building.B. To the West Building.C. To the library.4. How is the woman feeling now?A. Excited.B. Tired.C. Upset. 听第三段材料，回答第5—6 题。
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5. What kind of CD did the woman buy?A. A dance CD.B. A rock CD.C. A pop CD.6. Why didn’t the woman buy the sweater?A. Because of the price.B. Because of the color.C. Because of the size.听第四段材料，回答第7—10 题。
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7. When will volunteers arrive in Chengdu?A. October 1st.B. October 2nd.C. October 3rd.8. What will volunteers do on the second day?A. Meet their fellow volunteers.B. Pay a visit to Panda Feeding Center.C. Be taken to Panda Base in the mountains.9. How long will volunteers stay in the Panda Center?A. Three days.B. Four days.C. Five days.10. What kind of cultural activity does the speaker like?A. Hiking up to a temple.B. Chinese language lessons.C. Dumpling making.二、阅读理解（本题共计3小题，总分37.5分）2.（12.5分）AShen Hao was born in 1964. He was the former first secretary of Party branch of Xiaogang Village, Fengyang County, Anhui Province. He died on November 6, 2009. From 2004 to 2009, he had done many good things for the villagers. For the development of Xiaogang Village he had made great contributions (贡献). So he was respected by all the villagers.During the six years, he repaired the village roads, and built a building for a number of villagers. He rented a house in the village and thought about how to get the villagers to get rich all day. Even in the New Year, he still got together with his villagers. At last, under his leadership, Xiaogang Village was out of poverty. Now the villagers are leading a rich life.He is a very filial son, but he had almost no time to get together with his over 90-year-old mother. But she never complained. His wife works in the bank and she is very busy. They both have little time to look after their daughter.Although he did not do what he should do to his mother, wife and daughter, all the villagers will remember their good secretary forever.11．Shen Hao worked as first secretary of Party branch of Xiaogang Village _____.A．for about six yearsB．for about sixteen yearsC．for about sixty yearsD．about sixteen years ago12．Shen Hao did all the following for the village except________.A．repairing the roadsB．putting up a buildingC．helping the villagers to get richD．moving the village to a new place13．What did Shen Hao think about all day?A．He thought about how to be remembered by the villagers.B．He thought about how to make the village into a country.C．He thought about how to make the village rich.D．He thought about how to get together with his family.14．The underline d word “filial” means________ in Chinese.A．孝顺B．叛逆C．勤奋D．诚实15．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A．Shen Hao was only 45 years old when he died.B．Shen Hao spent much time in taking care of his daughter.C．Shen Hao helped the villagers a lot.D．Now in Xiaogang Village, people are leading a rich life.3.（12.5分）BAs a young adult, Noah Webster was a teacher. At that time, the colonies were fighting for independence from Britain. Yet the books that American children used in school all came from Britain. The books were all about British people and British places. Webster wanted books that would mean more to American children. So he wrote three books that used American examples—a grammar book, a spelling book, and a reader. These books were very popular, and millions of them were sold.Webster was interested in changing the spellings of words. He wanted words to be spelled the way they were pronounced. For example, he thought the word "head" should be spelled “hed”, and the word“laugh” should be spelled “laf”. People liked Webster’s suggestions.However, few words were actually changed. One group of words that were changed were words in which an unpronounced “u” followed an “o”. That is why Americans write “color” and “labor”, and the British write “colour” and “labour”.With the money he made from his books, Webster was able to write. It was the first American English dictionary, published in 1828.Webster's dictionary had over 70,000 words and gave the meaning and origin of each. To this day, Webster’s work is the example that most dictionaries of American English follow.16．What was Noah Webster when he was young?A．A writer.B．A teacher.C．A painter.D．A reporter.17．Why did Webster decide to write books?A．Because he wanted to earn more money.B．Because he wasn’t satisfied with the books he used.C．Because there were not enough books in the market.D．Because he had to borrow books from Britain when he was a student.18．What can we learn from paragraph 3?A．Webster spoke English in a different way.B．American people didn't like speaking English.C．Webster was good at correcting mistakes in textbooks.D．American people didn't write English as exactly as English people did.19．What is Noah Webster famous for in American history?A．His teaching methods.B．His dictionary.C．His fighting for freedom.D．Learning foreign languages.20．What does the last sentence of this article mean?A．Most dictionaries in the world are the copies of Webster’s.B．Most American people followed Webster’s advice on writing.C．Webster’s dictionary is the only one used in the United States.D．Most dictionaries in American English have the characteristic (特点) of Webster’s. 4.（12.5分）CLong, long ago people made fires from lightening (闪电). But they had to keep the fire burning, for they couldn’t start it again if there was no lightening. Later, they found out hitting two pieces of stone together could make a spark (火花). The spark could fire dry leaves. In this way they could make the fire again if it went out. Then people also learned to make a fire by rubbing (摩擦). They made a hole on a piece of wood and put a smaller stick into the hole. They turned the stick again and again. After a few minutes they got a fire.As years went by, people learned other ways to make a fire. Sometimes they used the heat from the sun. They held a piece of glass in the right way and made a piece of paper on fire.About two centuries ago, people began to make matches. Matches brought people a quick and easy way to make fires. Today matches are still being used, but people have more new ways to make fires. One of them is to use an electric fire starter. Of course an electric fire starter is much more expensive than a box of matches. But it is very useful.21. From the text we know that a spark can _______.A. fire any leavesB. burn anythingC. burn dry leavesD. keep fire burning22. Matches have been used ________.A. for about two thousand yearsB. for about two hundred yearsC. since people began to use fire for cookingD. since people used the heat from the sun23. From the text, we know that _______.A. electric fire starters are of great useB. people haven’t used matches since they had electric fire startersC. today there are only two ways to make fireD. forest fires can’t happen from lightening24. The underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refers to “________”．A. matchesB. peopleC. new waysD.fires25. Which of the following is the right order (排序) of the ways to make fires people got to know?a. with a matchb. from the sunc. from lighteningd. by rubbinge. with an electric fire starterA. a, b, c, d, eB. b, c, a, e, dC. c, d, b, a, eD. d, a, c, b, e三、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分12.5分）5.（12.5分）Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well. The grammar is now familiar. The reading comprehension（理解）is no problem. You are communicating quite fluently（流利地）. 26 .First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening comprehension is probably the most difficult task for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. So, the most important thing is to listen as often as possible.27 . The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from , which allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated (使沮丧) by limited understanding. 28 .Here is some of the advice I give my students:Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.Keep cool when you do not understand --- even if you continue not to understand for a long time.29 . Don’t concentrate on (专注于) details until you have understood the main idea.30 . This approach (方法) usually results in confusion（困惑）. Translating leads toa kind of block in one’s brain which sometimes doesn't allow us to understand anything at all!By remaining calm, allowing yourself not to understand, and not to translate while listening, your brain is free to concentrate on the most important thing: understanding English in English.A. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly.B. What should you do?C. Do not translate everything into your native language.D. This situation leads to less -- not more -- understanding.E. The next step is to find listening resources.F. Listen for the general idea of the conversation.G. But listening is still a problem.四、完形填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）6.（15分）There are a thousand heroes in a thousand people’s eyes. In my view, a hero is someone who goes out of his way to make others 31 .When I was 12 years old, my grandparents passed away. I was really close to them, and 32 t hem was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through. I couldn’t eat, sleep, or think; I felt like I couldn’t even33 . It was as if my whole world had fallen down from under me, and I 34 into this huge hole of depression.35 I was battling with depression, I was determined to make my high school years the best of my life. It was 36 to be happy, but I had to try. It was then that I decided to join Women’s Choir (合唱队). Mr. Wright was the choral director who was so funny that I knew I had made the best 37 of my life. As the year progressed, I began to smile again.Then one day that all changed. My friends or those that I thought were my friends—started talking about me behind my back. I was 38 , sitting by myself. Mr. Wright came over and asked what was wrong. The look in his eyes told me that I could 39 him. Trying hard to fight back tears, I told him the whole story.“If you never learn anything from me, learn this: No one is worth 40 your joy.” What Mr. Wright said really struck a chord in my heart. He 41 cared about me and what was going on. I’m really grateful, because he not only saved me but has 42 my life ever since. Whenever I feel like giving up, I remember Mr. Wright’s words and 43 . Eventually, I beat my depression and now enjoy being in the best choir at my school.Mr. Wright is a hero to me and everyone he meets. He cares about every single person who walks through his door, and he loves what he does 44 any other teacher I've known.That’s why he 45 to be the Educator of the Year. He is worthy of the title not just this year but every year.31.A.braveB.happyC.ambitiousD.secure32.A.missingB.seekingC.losingD.protecting33.A.breathe B.singC.gainD.escape34.A.lookedB.brokeC.fellD.turned35.A.IfB.OnceC.BecauseD.Although36.A.importantB.challengingC.easyD.amazing37.A.suggestion B.decisionC.preparationD.offer38.A.refusedB.forgottenC.hurtD.trapped39.A.trustB.impressC.respectD.satisfy40.A.stealingB.sharingC.hidingD.feeling41.A.cheerfully B.hardlyC.exactlyD.truly42.A.exploredanizedC.understoodD.shaped43.A.give away B.stand outC.push forwardD.break away44.A.more than B.rather than C.due toD.instead of45.A.hitsB.deservesC.pretendsD.reduces五、语法填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）7.（15分） (共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15 分)Shawn Stevenson says that the best time to go to bed is 10 p.m. We should then wake up at 6 a.m. He is46 expert studying human sleeping patterns.He believes 10 p.m. is the best bedtime because this is when the sun 47 (set), and 6 a.m. is the perfect time to wake up because this is 48 the sun rises. The closer49 (we) sleeping pattern is to the movement of the sun, he says, the 50 (much) energy we will have during the day.He also says that looking at electronics like computers and phones before 51 (go) to bed makes sleeping difficult. The blue light from these electronics is the worst. 52 you need to look at an electronic device before sleep, he says, you should change the setting so that there is less blue light.He also says you should avoid caffeine (咖啡因), sugar and dairy 53 ( product) such as milk or cheese 54 the evening. This will make it easier for you 55 ( sleep).56.8.（20分）We should ____________________ of protecting our environment.57.Martin Luther King fought to win equal rights for black people by ____________________.58.Ask them to help you ____________________ colors and clothes they think suit you.59.____________________ Gandhi inspired people around the world to fight for justice.60.She ____________________ one of the most important female judges in this century.61.His reading covers ____________________ subjects.62.Scientists can ____________________ in this field with the help of advanced machines.63.____________________ being fun and good exercise, swimming is a very useful skill.64.The horrible experience ____________________ me.65.This boss’s success was largely ____________________ his e xcellent judgement.七、翻译（本题共计1小题，总分15分）9.（15分）66. Even though Tu Youyou is not interested in fame, she has become a scientist whose work is very famous.67.It will be wonderful for future if eastern and western wisdoms can be fully integrated.68.His injuries were so severe that he had no movement and even needed a machineto help him breathe.69.It was only due to the ongoing support of his wife, family and friends that he found the will tolive again.70.Reeve became an active member for people with back injuries and disabilities.八、书面表达（本题共计1小题，总分15分）10.（15分）71．请写一篇文章简要介绍袁隆平的生平。
2023-2024学年浙江省台州市高一下学期期中英语检测试卷(含答案)
2023-2024学年浙江省台州市高一下学期期中英语检测试卷一、阅读理解1、 AFrom: Bridget PecoliniTo: Anson WongRe: Questions about online math contestDate: February 18, 2024 Dear Mr. Wong, Thank you for your email. We're so glad to know your child has signed up to participate in our math contest. I hope it will be a rewarding and enriching experience for him. You can access the training session and practice tests by logging into our website at . Once you log in, you will see several tabs on the left-hand side. One of them will say "Enrolled". If you click on the drop-down menu there, you'll find the name of the child you registered. If you click on the name, you'll be given the option of joining a training session or doing practice tests. Of course, you can choose neither. I hope that answers your question! Please let me know if you need any further help. Sincerely, Bridget Pecolini(1) What's Bridget's purpose of contacting Anson Wong?A. To check in on him.B. To remind him to pay the fee.C. To reply to his email.D. To invite him to join a course.(2) Which of the following statements is true?A. The math contest has been run online continuously for 38 years.B. Doing enough practice tests ensures a contestant can get a reward.C. Contestants will have the in-person contest at a specific spot this year.D. Contestants can choose whether to participate in the training sessions.(3) When will the official contest be held?A. On May 7.B. On May 14.C. On May 12.D. On May 18.2、 B At a clinic in Waterloo, Ontario, an elderly woman sat on the edge of a waiting room chair belting out the Celine Dion's tune My Heart Will Go On. With little effort, she was able to send her sweet, high-pitched voice to every comer of the elinic. I had fun watching how people reacted. There was some shifting in seats, but mainly they turned away their eyes in embarrassment and tried to pretend there was nothing unusual. I was there with my father, who was getting a routine blood test when the woman arrived. She tooka seat directly across from my dad. I was concerned about how my dad would react to the possible interaction on his ce. He was 77 and had been living with Alzheimer's for several years. He was a brilliant man of few words in public. When he was healthy, he considered it bad manners to bring more attention to oneself. Her singing began gently, like a quiet hum. I glanced over at Dad. His smile was gone, and he was staring right at her. It seemed to be something like confusion. This wasn't an unusual state for him, and I wondered whether he was actually seeing her at all or if he was lost somewhere deep in his mind, not really aware of her singing at that point. Her singing slowly got louder. By the time she got to the chorus-"near, far, wherever you are…", Dad looked a little surprised. Still, I watched for any sign of an angry outburst. Instead, his face softened, and the tension eased in his brow. He no longer looked confused. People say that Alzheimer's is a thief, and that it steals your loved ones slowly, day by day. There is so much heartbreaking truth in that statement. But certain experiences with my dad have allowed me to see a side of him that I never knew existed. That's what happened for me that day in the clinic. When her song ended, the woman opened her eyes. My dad was still looking directly at her. "That was beautiful, " he said. And she smiled and said, "Thank you."(1) How did people react to the elderly woman's singing at the clinic?A. They mainly looked away and ignored her.B. They politely signaled to her to stop singing.C. They all enjoyed her singing and sang with her.D. They felt quite annoyed and changed their seats.(2) Why was the author worried about his father's reaction to the singing?A. His father disliked Celine Dion's songs.B. His father was suffering from Alzheimer's.C. His father was easily angered by strangers.D. His father preferred silence in public places.(3) As the woman's singing got louder, the author's father's expression ___.A. remained the sameB. became more angryC. softened and relaxedD. showed more confusion(4) What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. I got to know that my father liked music.B. Alzheimer's steals many things from old people.C. This song helped me understand more about my father.D. Everyone with Alzheimer's has experienced some bad moments.3、 C Parenting styles have shifted over the years with the rapid changes in the world. Nowadays parents generally spend more time in finding out how best to raise their child whether it's through technology or tried-and-tested parenting practices. With easy access to countless websites and social media groups interested in parenting, modern parents are capable of finding answers to their questions, from managing a baby's cries to communicating with a moody teenager. This increased availability （可利用性） of resources has made parents more involved in their children's academic, emotional, and social development. They are also more eager to find out effective parenting methods to help them raise well-behaved and confident children. A modern parenting style that has appeared is helicopter parenting, where parents are too much focused on their children. They help children with tasks that children can do on their own, like selecting activities and friends for them, or calling their teachers about homework matters. Such a parenting style can stifle the development of the children's ability to handle responsibilities independently. Children might be ill-equipped with life skills such as making the bed, clearing their plates or doing their schoolwork. Always protecting children from failures may also stop them from developing adaptability and gaining skills like problem-solving On the other hand, parents in the past tended to monitor less. Children were given more freedom to advice from their parents and neighbours, rather than by social media influences or parenting websites. manage their schoolwork and choose the friends they want to play with. In some families, children of the past were often expected to shoulder the responsibilities of caring for younger brothers and sisters and managing housework. Living in the pre-Internet era, parents were less informed about different parenting methods, and their parenting styles were guided more by their personalities, common sense and friendly There is no one right way to raise a child. Each child is unique and should be raised differently by parents who are present, but not wandering, who are supportive but not controlling, and who protect but not care too much.(1) How does the increased availability of resources influence parenting style?A. It saves parents' much time spent on children.B. It makes parents more relaxed in raising children.C. It encourages parents to be less strict with their children.D. It enables parents to be more active in their children's development.(2) What does the underlined word TAL#NBSPstiflein Para 3 mean?A. Bring about.B. Hold backC. Take down.D. Set up.(3) What do we know about parents in the past?A. They educated kids in a strict way.B. They over-judged their kids' independence.C. They afforded kids more ce for self-growth.D. They tended to stay away from social activities.(4) What does the text mainly tell us?A. How parents raise all-round children.B. How people improve parent-child relationship.C. How parenting modes have changed over the years.D. How information technology affects people's lifestyles.4、 D Back in the early 2000s, lots of people couldn't imagine life without alarm clocks, CD players, calendars, cameras, or lots of other devices. But along came the iPhone and other smartphones, and they took over the functions of many things that we used to think were completely necessary. The success of smartphones can be a model for dealing with climate change because they represent a different approach to design, which is to focus on function rather than form. This approach requires concentrating on understanding the problems, and then engineering a wide range of potential solutions. By adopting this mindset, we can completely change our thinking about energy efficiency （效率）. Traditionally, improvements in energy efficiency have mostly been centered on individual devices, which can be quite fruitful. But focusing on individual devices is like if Apple had spent effort inventing a better alarm clock, a better CD player, a better calendar, and a better camera. Now with an iPhone, we don't need the standalone （独立运行的） devices at all, because it can function as all of them. So when it comes to energy efficiency, instead of only installing more efficient heaters, we should focus on the desired function: warmth. Through creative designs like coating(给……涂层) our house, we can get rid of the need for heaters, significantly saving nearly 99% energy. Similarly, rather than merely tocusing on making cars more efficient, we should consider the desiredl function—transportation. By developing an efficient transportation system that reduces the need for private cars, we can achieve greater energy savings. The most energy-efficient car or heater is no car, or no heater, while still being able to get around and stay warm. In other words, it's not thinking efficiently, but thinking differently.(1) What makes the iPhone a good example of environmental protection?A. Choosing a simplest design.B. Combining possible functions.C. Perfecting individual instruments.D. Reducing the energy consumption.(2) According to the passage, what is the most important part of improving energy efficiency?A. Improving technologies.B. Using recyclable materials.C. Figuring out various solutions.D. Concentrating on the necessary needs.(3) What does the author think of traditional practices in energy improvements?A. Inefficient.B. ClassicalC. Useless.D. Perfect.(4) Which can be the best title of the passage?A. Think out of the box.B. Differences make it unique.C. Be economical with energyD. Step out of the comfort zone.二、七选五5、 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。
2023-2024学年上海中学高一下学期期中考试英语试卷含答案
上海中学2023学年第二学期期中考试英语试卷高一______班学号______ 姓名______ 成绩______Ⅰ．Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1．A．15 dollars.B．20 dollars.C．25 dollars.D．45 dollars. 2．A．To the gallery.B．To the dentist’s.C．To her flat.D．To the garage. 3．A．She was fired by the company.B．She broke the law.C．She is on leave right now.D．She is replacing the company’s website. 4．A．Patient and doctor.B．Resident and government official. C．Customer and insurance agent.D．Boss and secretary.5．A．He was sitting opposite Mr. Johnson.B．He is planning a farewell party for Mr. Johnson. C．All the tasks that Mr. Johnson did failed.D．He is glad Mr. Johnson left the company. 6．A．She prefers dogs to cats.B．She had a close relationship with the man’s daughter.C．She used to sorrow over her dog’s death.D．She is always in low spirits.7．A．The woman should get the chips herself.B．The woman shouldn’t eat chips.C．The woman used to have several heart attacks.D．The woman warned the man against heart attacks. 8．A．They plan to have the meeting in another place.B．The availability of the meeting room will be discussed.C．They have already had the meeting.D They will have the meeting sometime later.9．A．The car’s demand greatly exceeds supply.B．The woman has listed the car’s advantages. C．The woman received a car a month ago.D．The woman didn’t like the car.10．A．She won’t do the presentation.B．She needs to collect a lot of data for the presentation.C．She is still at an early stage of preparation for the presentation.D．The topic is most important for the presentation.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked some questions on the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper anddecide which one is the best answer to the question you’ve heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11．A．The type of food you freeze.B．The way you warm up the frozen food. C．Whether the freezer bags are sealed.D．What temperature you set your freezer to. 12．A．Because they can be easily stocked.B．Because they fit well in the fridge. C．Because they come in different sizes and shapes.D．Because they help to keep the dry food dry 13．A．Prevent people from eating too much food.B．Stop people from removing food that hasn’t gone bad.C．Make people become cautious about eating unhealthy food.D．Make people become ambitious in making use of leftover food.Questions 14 through 17 are based on the following passage.14．A．Postpone retirement age.B．Involve more women in work.C．Hire more foreign workers.D．Attract workers with high salaries. 15．A．Relieve pressure on human nursing care.B．Take care of children and the elderly. C．Finally replace humans in workforce.D．Give humans more time to r creative work. 16．A．Robots can’t do certain work.B．Some people don’t accept robots.C．The expenses for robots are still high.D．The functions of robots need improving. 17．A．Japan struggles to fight workforce shortage.B．Japanese attitudes towards robots change a lot.C．Robots have played a major role in Japan’s industry.D．Robots can help in Japanese workforce shortage.Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following conversation.18．A．The cruise liner will provide all sorts of food and entertainment.B．Only half of the cabins will be filled up.C．The prices of unsold tickets will be reduced.D．Everyone will be able to afford the ticket.19．A．Book tickets as soon as they are available.B．Closely watch the changes of ticket prices C．Compare deals from different sources.D．Keep in contact with a travel age n you can trust. 20．A．Because cruise tours are only suitable for people who have much free time.B．Because he can work part-time to earn money to pay for the tour.C．Because doing price research and comparing takes time.D．Because he can sail shortly after buying the cheap ticket.Ⅱ．Grammar and VocabularySection A Multiple Choice21．No man is useless in this world ______ lightens the burden of someone else.A．which B．that C．who D．as22．______ be considered for the role of team leader in our upcoming project?A．Who do you suggest that should B．Who do you suggestC．Whom do you suggest should D．Do you suggest who should23．I’m now applying to graduate school, ______ means someday I’ll return to a profession ______people need to be nice to me in order to get what they want.A．which, as B．which, which C．which, where D．as, in which 24．The reason ______ she gave for her resignation was ______ she wanted to pursue her passion for travel and exploration.A．that, that B．why, that C．why, because D．/, because25．It might be years ______ we ______ the creation of artificial intelligence systems capable of true human-like cognition.A．since, made possible B．before, make possibleC．since, made possible that D．before, make it possible26．The budget for the project ended up being twice ______, causing unexpected financial strain on the company. A．how it intended to B．that it had intended toC．as it intended to D．what it was intended to27．It was ______ she took her first step onto foreign soil ______ signaled the beginning of a journey filled with unknown adventures and unforgettable experiences.A．the moment, that B．the moment, whenC．the moment when, that D．the moment when, which28．The complexities of the English language are ______ even native speakers cannot always communicate effectively, ______ almost every American learns on his first day in Britain.A．so that, as B．such that, as C．so that, with D．such that, in that 29．His confidence and strong will clearly show that he is no longer ______ he used to be the first time ______ he undertook such a demanding task.A．who, when B．who, /C．what, /D．what, that30．It was not so much her talent ______ her perseverance and determination ______ motivated her to the top of her field.A but. that B．as, that C．nor, which D．like, which31．______ the children tracked mud all over them again.A．No sooner did he sweep the floors clean than B．Hardly had he sweep the floors clean when C．Barely he had swept the floors clean than D．Scarcely had he swept the floors clean when 32．Although the suspect insisted ______ alone during the time of the crime, the court still demanded ______ evidence to support his alibi.A．being at home, he should provide B．he be at home, he providedC．he was at home, be provide D．he was at home, he providing33．Visitors are permitted to take photographs for personal use only, ______ stated otherwise by the museum staff. A．though B．if C．as D．unless34．The recipe book features helpful ______, making it easier for learners to visualize the cooking process. A．explanation B．demonstrations C．illustrations D．presentations35．The heroic idea that ______ qualities such as excellence, generosity courage, loyalty and dignity is highly valued and modeled.A．embraces B．identifies C．examines D．criticizes36．______ by the work pressure, he has been experiencing serious physical symptoms of stress and had to turn to a therapist for help.A．Overwhelmed B．Disappointed C．Frustrated D．Shocked37．After witnessing her tireless dedication to practice every day, the parents were ______ her enthusiasm for playing the piano.A．concerned with B．committed to C．informed of D convinced of38．When we ______ the data further, we can identify specific trends and patterns that may not be evident at first glance.A．break up B．break out C．break through D．break down 39．The temptation for a declining church to ______ old privileges is strong.A．hang on to B．settle for C．pass up D．sign for40．After signing the contract, every employee is ______ fulfill their duties and conform to the rules made by the company.A．reluctant to B．obliged to C．motivated to D．honored to 41．Due to the long-term environmental and financial benefits, renewable energy technologies are ______ A．worthwhile to develop B．worth being developedC．worthy to be developed D．worthy of developingSection B VocabularyDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Stressed out? Get chewing: can a wellness rebrand make Americans buy gum again?When was the last time you saw someone chewing gum? 1998, maybe? 2007? Chances are, it probably wasn’t recently. Like high heels and affordable housing, chewing gum appears to be going 42Gum’s popularity has been fading globally thanks to increased competition from products like breath mints and mobile phones distracting us from impulse purchases while shopping. The pandemic, moreover,43 ·accelerated gum’s decline.Even after people 44 from lockdown, sales didn’t recover. Gum sales worldwide in 2023 were 10% below 2018 figures. In the US, the drop has been particularly pronounced: last year 1.2 billion units of gum were sold in the US, 32% fewer than in 2018.However, chewing gum, in various forms, is one of the oldest habits there is. Stone age teenagers were chewing birch bar k tar possibly for pleasure, medicinal purposes, or to use it as a glue. Gum has also been loaded with cultural meaning and the subject of various 45 panics. Some people believe it is a marker of the bad kidsor a habit of the lower class.Despite a certain amount of social stigma（污名）attached to gum, it has - until relatively recently -been a wildly successful product. That’s thanks to William Wrigley Jr, who was a marketing and advertising genius. Wrigley always 46 to find a way to make gum relevant and insert it into consumer culture. For example, Wrigley advertised the idea that chewing gum was a health aid that would help digestion and would relieve stress.This year the Wrigley brand’s owner —Mars— came out with an ad campaign it hopes will revive gum’s47 by positioning it as an almost instant stress reliever. Linking gum with wellness worked in the 1910s, but is it going to work now? Alex Hayes at the food consultancy is 48 optimistic. “The global well ness market is estimated to be worth more than $1.5 trillion, so it’s no surprise that Mars wants a piece of the pie,” Hayes says. “We’ve seen the success of categories such as tea promoting their products via functional 49 and messaging-teas for good sleep, mental clarity, stress relief, etc. So it comes as no surprise that Mars is risking the same 50 .” But he also notes, customers are increasingly worried about processed foods and are eager to move away from artificial 51 . There’s still ongoing discussion on just how effective repositioning chewable plastic as a health supplement is going to be.Ⅲ．Reading ComprehensionSection A ClozeDirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.It’s safe to say Jeremy Scott is having a lucky year. In March while working as a chauffeur, he told his boss about his plans to set up a driving business. By the end of the journey, Scott’s boss had offered to 52 his idea-a starting capital along with the gift of a £110,000 limousine（豪车）to kick start the business.Of course, there’s an element of luck to everyone’s career. Whether you’re a chief executive or an artist — your 53 won’t be based on hard work alone. For example, the place you were born 54 your education. It determines whether you learn to read, write or complete qualifications, which 55 limits your career choices.Many people believe success is down to talent and hard work, but “this is because most people underestimate the role of 56 ”, says psychologist Dr Elizabeth Nutt Williams. “We do a lot of work to prepare for our careers-education, training, taking advantage of mentoring-all of which tend to be in our control.” People don’t like to acknowledge the role of luck in their work, as it 57 this feeling of being in control, adds Williams.Everyone remembers working hard, so people are more likely to overestimate how much of their success is down to diligence than something much more 58 like luck.The reality of success （at least in terms of 59 ）is less clear cut. In the UK, studies show where you are born is likely to determine how much you earn.2017 research found that there is a “class pay gap’’, where professional employers from 60 backgrounds are paid almost £7,000 less a year — despite having the same role, education and experience as colleagues from more privileged families. 61 , black graduates earn up to 23% less per hour than white university leavers, whereas woman in the UK earn 14% less on average than men.Socio-economic status also plays a big role in the 62 you enter. A recent study by the Debrett’s Foundation found seven in every 10 young people aged 16-25 use 63 to get their first job. While research hasshown that less able, richer children are 35% more likely to become high earners than their brighter. poorer peers.The truth is: chance and coincidences 64 our careers more than we like to think. Realizing that parts of your career are out of your control sounds 65 , but being grateful for the role of luck in your career can actually make you more fortunate.This is because when you acknowledge the role of luck in your work, you become prepared to take advantage of more fortunate moments. “Chance events occur·but it is all about the individual’s 66 to see those events as possibilities and their willingness to take a risk,” says Williams.52．A．challenge B．adopt C．finance D．reject 53．A．performances B．accomplishments C．assessments D．outcomes 54．A．accounts for B．applies to C．makes up for D．depends on 55．A．in reward B．after all C．in turn D．by nature 56．A．chance B．accident C．education D．diligence 57．A．emphasizes B．overlooks C．maintains D．weakens 58．A．manageable B．vital C．slippery D．minor 59．A．reputation B．income C．education D．occupation 60．A．wealthier B．poorer C．unique D．diverse 61．A．Nevertheless B．Contrarily C．Consequently D．Similarly 62．A．profession B．circle C．community D．university 63．A．certificates B．online platforms C．career fairs D．family connections 64．A．contribute to B．result from C．add to D．hold back 65．A．inspiring B．encouraging C．appealing D．discouraging 66．A．reluctance B．eagerness C．readiness D．resolutionSection B Passages（A）When you think about coffee alternatives, garlic is probably one of the last things that comes to mind, but that is exactly the ingredient that one Japanese inventor used to create a drink that looks and tastes like coffee.74-year-old Yokitomo Shimotai, a coffee shop owner in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, claims that his unique “garlic coffee” is the result of a cooking blunder he made over 30 years ago, when he burned a steak and garlic while waiting tables at the same time. Intrigued by the burnt garlic’s smell, he mashed it up with a spoon and mixed it with hot water. The resulting drink looked and tasted a lot like coffee. Making a mental note of his discovery, Yokimoto carried on with his job and only started researching garlic coffee again after he retired.Committed to turning his weird drink into a commercial product, Yokitomo Shimotai spent years optimizing the formula, and about five years ago, he finally achieved a result he was satisfied with. To make his dissolvable garlic grounds, he roasts the cloves（蒜瓣）in an electric oven, and after they’ve cooled off, smashes them into fine particles and packs them in dripbags.“My drink is probably the world’s first of its kind,” the garlic coffee inventor told Kyodo News. “It contains no caffeine so it’s good for those who would like to drink coffee at night or pregnant women.”“The bitterness of burned garlic apparently helps create the coffee-like flavor,” Shimotai adds. He claims that,although his garlic coffee does give off an aroma of roasted garlic, it doesn’t cause bad breath, because the garlic is thoroughly cooked. And if you can get past the smell, the drink apparently does taste a lot like actual coffee. If decaf isn’t good enough for you, and you’re in the mood for something new, you can try Yokitomo Shimotai’s garlic coffee at his shop, in the city of Ninohc, lwate Prefecture, or buy your own dripbags for just 324 yen （$2.8）.67．Which word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “blunder” in the second paragraph?A mistake B．show C．mixture D．brand68．Who is NOT suitable to drink garlic coffee?A．A student having trouble with sleep B．A woman bearing a baby.C．A cleaner working on a day shift.D．A young lady sick of garlic.69．Which of the following is NOT characteristic of garlic coffee?A．It is caffeine-free.B．Garlic powder dissolves in waterC．The burnt garlic create s bitterness.D．It is an improvement on a garlic dish. 70．Which of the following can be used to describe Yokitomo Shimotai?A．Venturous and greedy B．Innovative and perseverantC．Hardworking and cautious D．Observant and helpful（B）71．By “how they stacked up” in paragraph 1, the author probably means “how they ______.”A．make sense to manufacturers B．get stuck in storesC are compared with each other D．are piled up together72．Which of the following devices favourably reacts to users?A．Dreampad pillow B．Eight sleep trackerC．Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution D．Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System 73．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A．The Eight keeps the entire bed at the same temperature.B．The Nightinga, is an economical but perfect device.C．Soft music is applied to all these four devices.D．One in three people suffer from sleep problem.（C）One way to divide up the world is between people who like to explore new possibilities and those who stick to the tried and true. In fact, the tension between betting on a sure thing and taking a chance that something unexpected and wonderful might happen troubles human and nonhuman animals alike.Take songbirds, for example. The half-dozen finches（雀）resting at my desk feeder all summer know exactly what they’ll find there: black sunflower seed, and lots of it. Meanwhile, the warblers（莺）exploring the woods nearby don’t depend on this predictable food source in fine weather. As food hunters, they enjoy less exposure to predators and, as a bonus, the chance to meet the perfect mate flying from tree to tree.This “explore-exploit” trade-off（权衡）has prompted scores of lab studies, computer simulations and algorithms（算法）, trying to determine which strategy brings in the greatest reward. Now a new study of human behavior in the real world, published last month in the journal Nature Communications, shows that in good times, there isn’t much of a difference between pursuing novelty and sticking to the status quo（原状）. When the going gets tough. however, explorers are the winners.The new study, led by Shay O’Farrell and James Sanchirico, both of the University of California, Davis, along with Orr Spiegel of Tel Aviv University, examined the routes and results of nearly 2,500 commercial fishing trips in the Gulf of Mexico over a period of 2.5 years. The study focused on “bottom longline” fishing, a system where hundreds of lines are attached to a horizontal bar that is then lowered to reach the sea bed. Dr. O’Farrell explained the procedure this way: Go to a location and put the line down. Stay for a few hours. The lines are a mile long and have a buoy （浮标）at either end. When they pull that up, they assess the catch, and then decide if they will stay or move on to a different spot.Over two years of collecting data under various climate conditions, the researchers discovered that thefishermen were fairly consistent. “The exploiters would go to a smaller set of locations over and over, and go with what they know,” Dr. O’Farrell said. The explorers would constantly try a wider range; they’d sample new places.In the long run, there wasn’t a huge difference in payoffs between the two groups, perhaps due to the sharing information between fishing crews, said Dr. O’Farrell. But in challenging times, the study’s message was clear: “You can try new things in the face of uncertainty.”74．The author takes the songbird as an example to indicate that ______.A．like birds, humans tend to be satisfied with the predictableB．some birds are used to looking for food instead of being fedC．there exist the conservative and the adventurous like humansD．birds choose different ways to look for food in different weather75．According to the third paragraph, people who mastered “explore-exploit” trade-off ______.A．will choose either to pursue novelty or keep the status quoB．are ready to risk in time of difficultyC．will be tough in good times and bad timesD．will grow to be experts in lab studies76．Which can be inferred from the new study led by Shay O’Farrell and James Sanchirico?A．The two groups react to the unexpected differently.B．The “explore-exploit” trade-off helps scientific research a lot.C．The exploiters are used to fishing based solely on their experience.D．The explorers tend to achieve more than the exploiters in the long run.77．Which of the following can be the best title for passage?A．How the Exploiter differs from the Explorer B．How to Become a Productive Fisherman C．What is “Explore-Exploit” Trade-off D．When to take risks mattersSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.The Maya loved cacao so much that they used the beans as currency. They also believed it is good for you—which many people still say today about cacao’s most famous byproduct, chocolate. 78 . While some have suggested that less than an ounce of dark chocolate might improve heart health, much of the research doesn’t involve eating actual chocolate but rather its components — flavanol, especially.79 . In a clinical trial of 21,000 adults, they found that the half of the group that took500mg of. cocoa flavanol supplements daily had a significantly lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease than those who had taken a placebo（安慰剂）.Flavanols may also boost insulin sensitivity, according to some studies, which might be helpful in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes（糖尿病）. 80 . Those at risk of diabetes might be wise to choose a cacao-inspired supplement instead of eating chocolate—and the sugar it contains. Other research suggests that the flavanols found in cacao （also present in fruits, vegetables, and tea）could slow cognitive decline during aging, or even boost brain performance by improving blood flow to the cerebral cortex.What these findings mean for chocolate is limited, however. Participants would have had to eat multiple fat and sugar filled chocolate bars a day to source 500mg of flavanols. 81 . So understanding why certain types of chocolate are healthier than the rest is the focus of further research.Ⅳ．Fill in the BlanksHow sneaker culture took over the worldSneakers have come a long way from when they were first invented in 1860s England for the upper-class playing croquet（槌球）and tennis.Long worn for function 82 82 fashion, today sneakers have become an entire culture—both a form of self-expression and a high art found in museum exhibits and designer auction houses.83 transformed sneaker culture into a true phenomenon was the 1985 release of Nike’s Air Jordan 1s. In 1984, Michael Jordan was a talented rookie who had yet to play in a professional game. 84 that, Nike saw Jordan as the future of their brand, signing him to a five-year, $2.5 million endorsement（代言）deal. 85 Jordan matured into one of the greatest basketball players of all time, the sneaker’s popularity skyrocketed.Meanwhile, another cultural shift 86 （take）place with casual Fridays introduced in white-collar businesses. It was when men were allowed to put aside their suits and wear something one day a week that showed people who they really were.As sneakers became increasingly desired, footwear companies turned to 87 （generate）even more publicity by collaborating with celebrities and luxury brands, as well as releasing small batches of limited-edition shoes with eye-pop ping designs.Celebrities also started their collaborations with sneaker brands, which helped target a whole new demographic of people to experience sneaker culture. It was a blending of high and low fashion, 88 the shoe industry has never really seen before. A pair that Jordan wore in his legendary final NBA season 89 （sell ）even for $2.2 mllion, making them the most expensive sneakers ever to appear at auction.By the mid-2010s, speakers 90 （become）solid gold status symbols. Wearing rare and cool sneakers became an expression of one’s social status. But not until recently, sneakers are finally getting their due as part of our cultural heritage—and particularly how Black culture has shaped that heritage. It took decades for the sneaker industry to recognize that 91 these Black athletes or artists that championed their products there would be no sneaker culture.Ⅴ．Translations92．结果看来这项传统的确值得传承给我们的后代。
山东省青岛地区2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
2023—2024学年度第二学期期中学业水平检测高一英语2024.04（考试时间：120分钟；试卷满分：150分）注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
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1. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Buy a computer.B. Apply for a job.C. Start a business.2. Where did the man last use his phone?A. In the hospital.B. In the bedroom.C. In the kitchen.3. What color is the house now?A. White.B. Pink.C. Yellow.4. Who does Jason think is the best player in his team?A. Andrew.B. Thomas.C. Matthew.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Shop assistant and customer.B. Footballer and fan.C. Family members.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
福建省福州市多校2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
福州市多校2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷（满分：150 分；考试时间：120 分钟）班级姓名座号第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分7.5 分)听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．When will the concert startA．At 5:15 B．At 6:00 C．At 6:402．How does the woman like her coffeeA．With milk only. B．With sugar and milk. C．With sugar only. 3．When will it be sunny according to the weather forecast A．Tomorrow. B．The day after tomorrow. C．Next week. 4．Which subject is Emily good atA．English. B．Maths. C．Physics.5．What did the woman buy for her mother A．Earrings. B．A necklace. C．A coat.第二节(共15 小题；每小题 1. 5 分，满分22.5 分)听下面 5 段对话或独白。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where will the woman go for her holidayA．Dalian. B．Lijiang. C．Dali.7．How will the woman go travelingA．By car. B．By train. C．By air.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Why does the woman callA．To raise money. B．To apply for a job. C．To offer job information. 9．Where is the fund-raising partyA．At Grand Hotel. B．At the City Hall. C．At Temporary Jobs Agency. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
2024.4人大附中高一下期中英语试题及答案
人大附中2023-2024学年度第二学期高一年级英语期中练习2024年4月24日制卷人：潘今心谭松柏审卷人：刘景军说明：本试卷共3部分52道小题，共8页，满分100分，考试时间90分钟第一部分：知识运用(共三节，42分)第一节完形填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
See MeThe sun prepared to rest for the evening. Saying goodbye to the clan (家族), I headed back to camp. I looked forward to setting my 1 aside for an evening to reflect on my time in Ethiopia.“Photo,photo”, a voice behind me called. A young Surma boy followed closely at my heels as I breathed a tired sigh. Over the past four days, many in the camp had wanted their photograph 2 .I had no energy left after this long day, but the boy kept appealing, "Photo, photo." He managed to catch my gaze. With eyes full of 3 ,he asked me once more: “photo?”As I looked at him, an idea flashed before me.I knelt in the cornfield and instructed the boy how to 4 . Suddenly, he became shy, losing his 5 . No matter how I instructed him, I couldn't capture the shot. Frustrated, I 16 . I looked at the boy, who seemed 7 .In an effort to cheer him, I said,“You were great.” Others from his clan gathered around, cheering and clapping. The boy's face broke into a smile. I intuitively took shots of the moment. That photograph turned out to be better than the arrangement I'd imagined because it was 8 .Reflecting on my experience, I realized I had been caught up in my own ideas and wants. When I agreed to take the shot, I was looking for a particular end 9 for myself. But all the boy had really wanted was to be 10 . That was the moment that needed to be captured.1.A.camera B.wallet C.luggage D.plan2.A.printed B.taken C.framed D.developed3.A.doubt B.joy C.hope D.despair4.A.pose B.move C.operate D.stand5.A.patience B.enthusiasm C.temper D.controls6.A.gave up B.looked up C.spoke up D.cheered up7.A.angry B.amused C.shocked D.upset8.A.personal B.natural C.graceful D.skillful9.A.request B.reminder C.result D.review10.A.admired B.heard C.understood D.seen第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
云南省玉溪第一中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中英语试题
云南省玉溪第一中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Make the most of the pleasant weather and enjoy the best walk of the year with friends and family. Use your 2 for 1 Entry in some of our favorite landscape gardens for a memorable day out.Painswick Rococo GardenFind beauty and quietness at the UK's only complete surviving Rococo Garden. Discover fanciful garden flowers, woodland walks, and beautifully framed (镶框) views across the valley. Dogs on short leads are permitted and the shop offers a range of seasonal and local produce.Book at .Open: closed 1-25 March, open 26-31 March, 10 am-4 pm, last entry 2:30 pm.Nymans GardenWalk down Spring Walk packed with seasonal flowers and pleasant smells, and enjoy the hedge (树篱) topped with frost. Routes include those with plenty of level paths to follow around the garden. Dogs are welcome every day from 1:30 pm, with a festive treat provided.Book at / nymans.Open: daily except 24-25 March, 10 am-4 pm.Ventnor Botanic GardenEven in early spring, there are typically over 200 varieties of plants to be seen flowering as you explore the 27 acres. Enjoy access to the coastal path and routes accessible for wheelchairs, and then warm up with coffee milk in the cafe afterwards.Book at .Open: daily except 25 March, 9 am-4 pm.Gibside GardenEnjoy walking paths at this Georgian landscape garden, featuring plenty of wildlife. Follow the winding river and turning valley for fantastic views. up with hot chocolate and delicious biscuits in the second-hand bookshop.Book at /gibside.Open: daily except 24 and 25 March, 10 am-4 pm.1．What do Painswick Rococo Garden and Nymans Garden have in common?A．Valley views.B．Frosty flowers.C．Seasonal produce.D．Pet permission. 2．Which garden favors people with walking disability?A．Painswick Rococo Garden.B．Nymans Garden.C．Ventnor Botanic Garden.D．Gibside Garden.3．Where can the text be found?A．In a research paper.B．In a travel brochure.C．In a science magazine.D．In a geography textbook.When clouds of radiation began streaming into the air around the Fukushima nuclear plant, 160,000 residents were told to simply cut and run. However, it seems only 159,998 residents listened. The other two, Naoto Matsumura and Sakae Kato, remained. Evidently, the city possessed not one, but two men whose love of animals cracked through their inborn sense of self-preservation.Living within the 12.5-mile exclusion zone (禁区) around the damaged reactor, the two men, unrelated to one another, both live alone while taking care of dozens of animals that were left behind when the evacuation (撤离) order was given.57-year-old Kato has 41 cats in his home in the mountains along with a dog. Kato says he will stay with his cats and ensure they are comfortable all through their lives. Kato's generosity isn't restricted to his own animals, and he feeds local wild animals as well.Matsumura left the city at first, but returned shortly after for his own animals. Once returned, the now 55-year-old realized that everyone else's pets and livestock were still there, so he began taking care of a broad community of animals including pigs, cats, dogs and cows. After it became clear no one was coming back to the neighborhood, he went around unchaining dogs from trees, letting cows out of their barns, and feeding anything that needed it, earning him the moniker the “Guardian of Fukushima’s Animals”.According to scientists from JAXA, the Japanese national space agency, Matsumura is also the “champion”— the most irradiated man in the country. Despite this, they've advised him it will likely be 30-40 years before radiation begins to wreck his biology, a timeline which will see him “likely dead by then”.Everything both Kato and Matsumura are doing is technically illegal, and police have orderedthem both to leave the area. Yet they seemingly couldn’t be less bothered by the government’s demands, and both plan to stay there with their animals come what may.4．What made the two men decide to live in the exclusion zone?A．The possession left in the city.B．Being left behind by other residents.C．Their love for animals from inner heart.D．Their inborn sense of self-preservation.5．Which of the following words best describes Matsumura?A．Kind-hearted.B．Strong-minded.C．Generous.D．Optimistic. 6．What does the underlined word “wreck” in paragraph 5 mean?A．Save.B．Damage.C．Remove.D．Scan. 7．What will happen to the two men next?A．They will leave the exclusion zone.B．They will be arrested by the police.C．They will obey the government’s demands.D．They will remain there to take care of the animals.Discoveries at the famous Sanxingdui ruins in Southwest China show that the region’s ancient Shu Kingdom Civilization shared similarities with the Maya.The Sanxingdui ruins belonged to the Shu Kingdom that existed at least 4,800 years ago and lasted more than 2,000 years, while the Mayan civilization built its city-states around 200 AD．The bronze-made remains of tress unearthed at the ruins of the Shu Kingdom resemble the sacred ceiba tree, which symbolized the union of heaven, earth and the underworld in the Mayan civilization. “They are very important similarities,” says Santos, a Mexican archaeologist (考古学家) stressing that “the representations of tress in both cultures provide a symbolism that is very similar”.The findings at the Sanxingdui ruins, considered one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, also show a new aspect of Bronze Age culture, indicating the ancient civilization already had technologies that were thought to have been developed much later.While the lime span between the Shu kingdom and the Mayan culture is great, thefindings highlight the closeness between the two civilizations. They developed in areas with comparable climates and reflected their worldview through related symbols. “In the end, man is still man, independent of time and space. What we have is that, at this latitude (纬度), both the Shu people and the Mayans looked at the same sky and had the same stars on the horizon,” the expert says.One notable feature of the recent discoveries at Sanxingdui was the cross-subject work and technology applied by teams of Chinese archaeologists, which allowed the unearthing of artifacts as fragile as silk remains, which other types of less careful digging methods would not have been able to register.Cooperation between Chinese and Mexican archaeologists could benefit projects in the Mayan world, where the rainy climate and humidity are problematic for the conservation of ruins.“Every time our cultural knowledge increases, regardless of whether we speak one language or another, what it shows us is that we continue to be sister cultures and, therefore, the exchange of such knowledge is fundamental,” says Santos.8．What is a similarity between the Shu Kingdom and Maya civilization?A．Their starting time.B．Their historical origins.C．Their cultural symbols.D．Their ceremony traditions.9．The findings at the Sanxingdui ruins have proved that ______.A．silk was a common clothing material thenB．some technologies were developed much earlierC．the Bronze Age started earlier than previously assumedD．the Shu Kingdom and the Mayan world had close contact10．What is a common challenge for the conservation of both ruins?A．Damp weather.B．Positioning of ruins.C．High latitude.D．Language barriers.11．What is the focus of Santos quote in the last paragraph?A．The future of the China-Mexico cooperation.B．The benefits of speaking a different language.C．The importance of the exchange of cultural knowledge.D．The increasing sisterhood in culture between China and Mexico.Two years ago, enormous fires swept through some 46 million acres of forest in Russia, the country’s worst fire season on record. Now, researchers have a clearer sense of just how significant the 2021 boreal (北方的) forest fires were in terms of emissions. The fires produced more planet-heating carbon dioxide than any other extreme fire event that has occurred since the turn of the 21st century, according to a study.Boreal forests grow where it is very cold. The trees that live in this type of forest grow slowly and seal (封存) carbon in their trunks and roots for hundreds of years, including a collection of trapped emissions that researchers call a carbon sink. But rising temperatures and related drought in these historically cool regions have led to an increase in extreme wildfire activity and threaten to release the carbon stored in the trees that grow there, transforming a carbon sink into a carbon source.In all, fires in boreal forests released the carbon sink and produced nearly half a billion tons of carbon in 2021. That’s more carbon than the entire continent of Australia produced the same year, though some of the emissions produced by the fires will be reabsorbed as forests regrow.The researchers got the data for their study by tracking concentrations of emissions in the atmosphere using satellites, and then they put that information into a computer model to determine where, geographically, those emissions came from. They found that boreal forests, which typically produce about 10 percent of the globe’s annual wildfire emissions, accounted for 23 percent of the world’s wildfire emissions in 2021—more than twice as much as normal.Canadell, who led the study, is most concerned about the study’s main point;Boreal forests have served an important and underappreciated role in preventing carbon emissions, but climate change threatens to release that carbon. “We need to be very careful with these systems in terms of their future development,” he said.12．What is the function of paragraph 2?A．To explain the source of carbon.B．To illustrate two scientific concepts. C．To indicate the seriousness of the fire.D．To show the importance of boreal forests. 13．How did the scientists get needed data?A．By making use of technology.B．By searching on the website.C．By analyzing previous data.D．By turning to the firefighters. 14．What is Canadell’s attitude to the future development of climate change and carbon emissions?A．Pessimistic.B．Optimistic.C．Indifferent.D．Cautious. 15．What is mainly talked about in the text?A．The reasons for the forest fires in the north.B．The impact of the 2021 boreal forest fires.C．The link between fires and carbon dioxide.D．The increasingly growing carbon emissions.二、七选五is also a great way to learn English? We thought we’d take some time out to explore exactly how beneficial music is to your language development skills. Below is a list of all the ways that listening to music can improve your English skills.Strengthen your vocabulary and listening skills.When listening to a song, you’ll pick up new words that you haven’t heard before.____17____ Those songs are full of new vocabulary and phrases that are difficult to forget. For example, listening to a song like “Friday, I’m in Love” by the Cure is a great way to memorize the days of the week! This exercise will also develop your listening skills. Music can help your brain be more receptive to hearing English.Perfect your pronunciation. Once you have learned the lyrics, you can practice your pronunciation and explore different accents. ____18____ Singing will help you to learn the correct pronunciation of the words and will also help you remind easily the new vocabulary you have learned.Catch obvious grammar mistakes. If you have a good eye for mistakes, you can find many grammar “exceptions” songwriters usually use. Sometimes singers need to adapt the lyrics to the rhythm of the song. Therefore, they take some creative liberties and use grammatical mistakes on purpose. It’s not funny when you catch them. ____19____ ____20____ Music can also increase your cultural understanding. Many songs talk about great stories and can teach you a lot about love, life, tradition, history, philosophy, literature,and more. You can find lots of great examples of a storytelling song on the Internet. A．Discover more about English culture.B．Remembering the lyrics is very helpful.C．We enjoy music because it makes us feel great.D．Those accents depend on the areas the singers come from.E．Write some storytelling songs to improve your English skills.F．Listening to a new song per week can help you learn 52 songs a year.G．It’s very helpful to find these mistakes as a way to practice your English.三、完形填空There have been countless books on living with teenagers, yet parents don’t seem tomight be difficult to accept, but a new approach to dealing with difficult teenagers is for parents to look at their own ____22____.“The key to getting teenagers to respect you is to respect them first,” says Penny Palmano, who has written a best-selling book on teenagers. “You can’t ____23____ to treat them the same way that you have been treating them for the previous years. Imagine if you’d spent two hours getting ready to go out for the evening and someone said, ‘You’re not going out looking like that, are you?’ You’d be very ____24____. You’d never say that to an adult, because it shows a total ____25____ of respect.” Palmano has even allowed her girl to hold several teenage parties at her home. “I’ve found that if you have brought your kids up to do the right thing, and then ____26____ them to do it, usually they’ll behave well,” she says, “I make them sandwiches and leave them alone. But I make it clear that they have to clear up any mess. I’ve never had a(n) ____27____; in fact, the kitchen was sometimes cleaner than I’d left it.”She agrees that teenagers can be annoying, enjoying a world free of responsibility, yet ____28____ for independence. She doesn’t think, however, that they are ____29____ to annoy you. Until recently, it turns out that the region of the brain that controls judgement and emotions is not fully _____30_____until the early twenties. “This would explain why many teenagers can’t make good decisions or control their emotions. _____31_____, they may find it difficult to make the right decision between watching television and finishing theirhomework. It means that they do not _____32_____ do the wrong thing just to annoy their parents,” says Palmano.The key to _____33_____ for all is calm communication and compromise (妥协). If you want your teenagers to be home by 11 pm, explain why, but listen to their arguments as well. If it’s Saturday, you might _____34_____agreeing to midnight. If they are up to 20 minutes late, don’t react angrily. _____35_____, ask if they’ve had a problem with public transport and let it pass.21．A．questioned B．discovered C．discussed D．taught 22．A．behavior B．responsibility C．issue D．determination 23．A．continue B．stop C．strive D．hesitate 24．A．curious B．ashamed C．upset D．unwise 25．A．mark B．feeling C．lack D．level 26．A．instruct B．require C．forbid D．trust 27．A．solution B．problem C．opinion D．voice 28．A．essential B．grateful C．eager D．famous 29．A．affording B．failing C．promising D．trying 30．A．occupied B．mature C．valued D．fruitful 31．A．In addition B．By contrast C．Such as D．For example 32．A．occasionally B．intentionally C．universally D．significantly 33．A．happiness B．justice C．restriction D．courage 34．A．consider B．forget C．encourage D．forbid 35．A．Therefore B．Otherwise C．Furthermore D．Instead四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
广东省深圳市深圳高级中学高一下学期期中考试英语试题(原卷版)
6.What made the chick calm down?
A.A new nest.
B.Some food.
C.A recording.
D.Its parents.
7.How would the author feel about the oute of the event?
A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was acpanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all — LUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.
Speaking Broadly
This podcast is made for advanced learners. Explained through discussion and interviews, each episode has nonnative English speakers and every recording also has expert feedback. You will see some mon mistakes made by English learners and you can improve your English by learning from those mistakes.
天津市河西区2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题
天津市河西区2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题一、单项选择1．—May I use your computer, Mr. Smith?—______. I will use my iPad instead.A．Go aheadB．Thank youC．Sorry, you can’tD．I’m afraid not2．The article in The Times gives us a real ______ into the causes of the present economic crisis.A．enquiry B．admissionC．insight D．division3．A great person believes one’s real value first lies in to ______ degree and sense he sets himself.A．whose B．what C．how D．where 4．—What do you think of your new English teacher?—In my opinion, her teaching is as good as of Mr. Li.A．one B．it C．this D．that5．The idea of a holiday to Tibet by train is certainly ________to some young men in China.A．meaning B．hoping C．appealing D．Thinking 6．What the speaker wants to ______ to teens is that being addicted to the online-games will to some extent harm both mental and physical health.A．get through B．get across C．get down D．get over7．I was blamed for stealing money from her but in fact it was________.A．to some extent B．in particularC．in its own right D．the other way round8．________ many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass, some people are happy to sit and enjoy the beauty around them.A．If B．While C．Unless D．Until 9．Building the terraces meant that they could increase the areas ________ they could grow rice.A．to which B．in which C．with which D．off which 10．After much consideration, Bob decided to go ahead with his plan _________ a new factory, despite the economic downturn.A．to build B．to be built C．building D．being built 11．Ken ______ these days. I believe it crucial for him ______ a holiday before he reaches a point of burnout.A．overworked; takingB．had overworked; to takeC．was overworking; takingD．has been overworking; to take12．—Excuse me, is this the right way to Disneyland?—It ________ be but I’m not completely sure.A．must B．will C．shall D．might13．— Oh, it's too difficult for me to work out the problem.— Don't worry. We'll work together to ________ it.A．justify B．criticize C．deceive D．resolve14．This is only a solution that can be adopted to solve the problem ______, so you have to find a better way.A．individually B．temporarily C．definitely D．continually15．______in painting, John didn’t notice evening approaching.A．To absorb B．To be absorbedC．Absorbed D．Absorbing二、完形填空Clara Daly was sitting on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when she heard a worried voice over the loudspeaker, “Does anyone on board know American Sign Language?”Clara, 15 at the time, 16 the call button. An air hostess came by and explained the 17 . “We have a(n) 18 on the plane who’s blind and deaf. His name is Tim Cook,” she said, “He seems to want something, 19 he is traveling alone and we can’t understand20 he needs.”Clara 21 , “I have been studying American Sign Language for the past year to help blind and deaf people and I am able to finger-spell into the man’s hand.” Then she rose from her seat, walked 22 the front of the plane, and knelt by the 23 of the passenger. 24 taking his hand, she signed, “How are you? Are you OK?” And Cook asked for some water.When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and 25 for a while.“He didn’t need anything. He was 26 and wanted to talk,” Clara said.So for the next 27 , she talked about her family and her plans for the future. Cook told Clara how he had become blind over time and 28 stories of his days as a traveling salesman.“Clara was amazing. Even though Cook couldn’t see her, she 29 his face with such kindness. You could tell Cook was very excited to have 30 he could speak to, and she was such an angel,” an air hostess told Alaska Airlines.16．A．put B．pressed C．knocked D．moved 17．A．person B．way C．situation D．question 18．A．passenger B．air hostess C．reporter D．pilot 19．A．though B．or C．so D．but 20．A．when B．where C．why D．what 21．A．called B．said C．saw D．learned 22．A．across B．toward C．against D．into 23．A．seat B．door C．exit D．window 24．A．Deeply B．Surprisingly C．Slowly D．Proudly 25．A．stayed B．slept C．danced D．sang 26．A．happy B．lonely C．brave D．disappointed 27．A．hour B．week C．month D．year 28．A．read B．repeated C．shared D．wrote 29．A．looked for B．looked at C．looked over D．looked after 30．A．no one B．everybody C．anyone D．someone三、阅读理解31．People are still wondering how ancient people ______.A．wrote the history of machinesB．made different stonesC．walked 200 kilometersD．managed to move the stones32．The followings make it difficult to reach the top of Qomolangma EXCEPT ______.A．heavy snowB．large lakesC．cold windD．thin oxygen33．______ is a great choice to enjoy walking around the lakes.A．StonehengeB．Lake District National ParkC．Mount QomolangmaD．Louvre Museum34．We can learn from the passage that ______.A．Stonehenge has a history of five hundred yearsB．the works of art in Louvre Museum are from the same centuryC．Tenzing and Edmund were the first to reach the top of QomolangmaD．Lake District National Park is in the south of England35．The passage is probably taken from ______.A．a travel guideB．a diaryC．a news reportD．a story bookA recent research study suggests that learning music doesn’t make you smarter.For a while, there was an idea found on the Internet and in various magazines that suggested that babies could become smarter if they listened to Mozart, or to other classical music. Inspired, some parents bought classical CDs for their babies in the hope that this would boost their intelligence. But this so-called “Mozart Effect” has been challenged repeatedly.But is taking music lessons surely different from just listening to music? Wouldn’t taking music lessons make kids smarter? That’s exactly the question that many researchers over the years have tried to answer. Some of their studies concluded that it does, and some found that it doesn’t. For example, one study showed that music education did not improve reading skills, while another one found a small effect of music on young children’s ability to learn words.The researchers of the new study, Giovanni Sala (Fujita Health University) and Fernand Gober (London School of Economics), looked at the data behind 54 carefully selected studies, andafter carefully comparing the data from different papers, they concluded that children who took music lessons did not score higher on tests that measure their intelligence or academic ability than kids that didn’t learn music.If music doesn’t make you smarter, how does that explain other research that shows that music lessons help students’ school performance? It seems like there is something about music lessons that makes students able to perform better in their other classes. That doesn’t have to be intelligence, and it’s likely not. Music lessons could have helped in different ways: They could have led to a change in homework habits, they could have increased confidence, or they could have improved social skills. And finally, they also mention that music education could still be beneficial to students’ performance in non-music subject if the music is combined with these classes. So feel free to keep making music, and keep encouraging children to learn music. 36．Which of the following words is closest to the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 2?A．Reduce.B．Improve.C．Understand.D．Influence. 37．What can we learn about the “Mozart Effect”?A．It is most likely to be ineffective.B．It was first presented by Mozart.C．It helps parents take good care of their children.D．It will draw more and more researchers’ attention.38．What does the example in Paragraph 3 show?A．Listening to music benefits kids a lot.B．Whether music education suits all kids remains unknown.C．Listening to music fail to help kids in language learning.D．Whether taking music lessons makes kids smarter is controversial (有争议的). 39．How did the researchers carry out the new study?A．They did 54 small studies in all.B．They observed children in music classes.C．They examined plenty of previous research.D．They did a long-term survey of musical students.40．What conclusion is made in the last paragraph?A．Music lessons should be encouraged for children.B．Intelligence determines one’s school performance.C．A student’s intelligence can be increased with effort.D．Students should avoid listening to music while studying.In the mornings, as I walked from the train station to the office, I planned my day by making a to-do list in my head: the scientific articles I would read, the data sets I would analyze, and most urgent of all — the insights into human nature that it was my job to discover.Each evening, I went back to the station, again going through my mental checklist but this time sizing up my performance against the expectations I’d set for myself that morning. Time and again, when comparing my to-do list with my got-done list, I felt frustrated because I had fallen short.But one day, something very strange happened. During my trip home, without any conscious intention, my thoughts began to change. Instead of feeling bad about my weaknesses, I said aloud very softly: I’m a nice person. I’m a nice person. I’m a nice person. By the time I boarded my train, I was done with my little chant until the next day when I walked home. And again, after counting my failures, I found myself saying quietly: I’m a nice person. It turns out that there’s a technical term for this practice: values affirmation (肯定). And what it emphasizes is recognizing and strengthening the personal values.When you affirm a core personal value, you raise your sense of self-worth. You broaden your outlook: Instead of focusing on your shortfalls, you switch to a wide-angle view that includes your resources and opportunities. And the people who do this are happier, healthier, and more hopeful. Overtime, I made progress in my research and learned a lot about what makes most successful people special, including this: Nobody has passion and determination unless what they do lines up with their values.Try values affirmation for yourself and teach the practice to your students. Take a moment and think of a value you hold, whether it’s kindness, creativity, or gratitude. Whatever it is, name it. And then say to yourself: Come what may, I know who I am. Your values are your foundation and your compass, too. Trust them, and they will lead you home.41．How did the author feel when comparing his to-do list with his got-done list at the beginning?A．Satisfied.B．Pleased.C．Disappointed.D．Unconcerned.42．What does the underlined words “sizing up”mean in Paragraph 2?A．Changing.B．Forming.C．Denying.D．Judging.43．The author affirmed his values by .A．strengthening a core personal value to himselfB．talking aloud to himself on his way homeC．counting his failuresD．making his to-do list44．What does values affirmation mean to people?A．It changes people’s focus to their shortcomings.B．It improves their sense of self-worth.C．It limits their resources and opportunities.D．It makes them more critical of themselves.45．What’s the author’s suggestion to readers?A．To constantly compare oneself to others.B．To improve one’s kindness and gratitude.C．To highlight values affirmation and spread the practice.D．To become successful with passion.阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
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人教版高一下学期英语期中考试试卷精选（含答案)1学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________评卷人得分一、单项选择1．—Ouch!You hurt me.—I'm sorry.But I________any harm.I________to drive a rat out.A．don't mean;am tryingB．didn't mean;triedC．haven't meant;triedD．didn't mean;was trying【答案】D2．It____ten years______I graduated from university.A．has been;since B．is;beforeC．was;since D．will be;before【答案】A3．_______the physical benefits,aerobic exercises have emotional benefits. A．In addition to B．In addition C．What’s more D．Beside 【答案】A4．In the last few years thousands of films______all over the world.A．have produced B．have been producedC．are producing D．are being produced【答案】B5．A modern city has been set up in_______was wasteland ten years ago. A．what B．which C．that D．where 【答案】A6．—Frequent lack of breakfast does harm to health.—,why do you always do that?A．So what B．If so C．If any D．Even so 【答案】B7．Students should involve themselves in community activities they can gain experience for growth.A．who B．when C．which D．where【答案】D8．—Haven’t seen you for ages!Where have you been?—I went to Ningxia and________there for one year,teaching as a volunteer. A．stayed B．stay C．had stayed D．am staying 【答案】A9．(2014·福建)___________the past year as an exchange student in Hong Kong,Linda appears more mature than those of her age.A．Spending B．SpentC．Having spent D．To spend【答案】C10．Gun control is a subject________Americans have argued for a long time,A．of which B．with which C．into which D．about which 【答案】D11．The Government will force companies to________any possible measures to reduce air pollution.A．adjust B．adoptC．adapt D．accept【答案】B12．People in the earthquake-stricken area were grateful for the_____contribution which was offered by the people from all over the country.A．concerned B．generousC．equal D．hopeful【答案】B评卷人得分二、阅读理解EVENTSLong March exhibitionThe Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the60th anniversary of the Long March．On show are more than220photos and40items that explain with pictures how the communist Red Army drew back from its besieged(被围困的)bases in Jiangxi Provinceand fought its way to northern Shanxi Province in the mid-1930s．Explanations are all in Chinese．The show will end on November20.Time:10:00am-4:00pmAddress:1286Hongqiao RoadAdmission:8yuan for Chinese/15yuan for foreignersThai elephantsEight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball,balancing on a pole,dancing and blowing a mouthorgan（口琴）．People are encouraged to have a tug-of-war(拔河比赛)with the animals or lie on the ground and have the elephants walk over them．The elephants give three shows a day at9:30am,3:30pm and8:00pm and there is an additional show at l:30pm at weekends．The show will end on November15．Address:189Daduhe RoadAdmission:30-40yuanDancing dolphinsDolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball,swaying their bodies to music,kissing people and doing math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium（海豚馆）in Peace Park an attraction for children．Seals and sea lions also perform.Hours:10:30am,4:00pm,and7:30pmAdmission:20yuan for adults and10yuan for children.(252words)13．If you go to visit the Long March exhibition with an Australian,how much will you pay altogether for the admission?A．16yuan．B．30yuan．C．23yuan.D．20yuan. 14．Which of the following is NOT done by the Thai elephants?A．Riding bicycles.B．Blowing a mouth-organ．C．Having a tug-of-war with people.D．Doing math．15．The dolphinarium in Peace Park is a hall where you can see______.A．only seals and sea lions performB．only dolphins performC．not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions performD．only seals perform【答案】13．C14．D15．CI had to knock on the taxi to get his attention.Finally,the driver,a man about60, looked up from behind the wheel and apologized,“I'm sorry,but I was reading a letter.”He sounded as if he had a cold or a cough.Since I was in no hurry,I told him to finish his letter.He shook his head,explaining that he had already read it several times and almost knew it by heart.Curious,I asked whether it was from a child or maybe a grandchild.“This isn't family，”he replied,“though he might just as well have been a regular member of the family.Old Ed and I grew up together.”They were always friends.But since he moved away from the neighborhood30years ago,it'd generally just been postcards at Christmas time between them.A couple of weeks ago,Ed died.“I should have kept in touch.”He repeated this,more to himself than to me.To comfort him,I said sometimes we just didn't seem to find the time.“But we used to find the time，”he said.“Take a look.”He handed the letter over to me.The first sentence“I've been meaning to write for some time,but I've always delayed it.”reminded me of myself.It went on to say that he often thought about the good times they had had together.When I read the part where it said“Your friendship really means a lot to me, more than I can say because I'm not good at saying things like that”，I found myself nodding in agreement.We had gone several kilometers and were almost at my hotel,so I read the last paragraph：“So I thought you'd like to know that I was thinking of you.”And it was ended with“Your Old Friend,Tom.”“I thought your friend's name was Ed，”I said.“I'm Tom，”he explained.“It's a letter I wrote to Ed before I knew he'd died.I never put it in the mailbox.I guess I should have written it sooner.”His face was pale as he wiped his eyes with a handkerchief.When I got to my hotel room I didn't unpack right away,I had to write a letter and post it.16．Who wrote the letter?A．Tom.B．Old Ed.C．The author.D．The driver's grandchild.17．It can be inferred from the passage that the driver regretted________. A．missing Ed's funeralB．moving away from his neighborhoodC．forgetting to send Ed Christmas cardsD．not being able to keep in touch with Ed18．From Paragraph4,we can learn that the author of the passage________.A．often failed to write to his friendsB．had no intention to write to his friendsC．had many great moments with his friendsD．was good at expressing feelings to his friends19．What message does the passage probably try to convey?A．Comfort your friends when they are feeling down.B．Life is unpredictable,so live each day as if it were your last.C．Remember to always mail your letters after expressing your words.D．Always make time to value and experience your lasting friendships.【答案】16．A17．D18．A19．DLiving and dealing with kids can be a tough job these days,but living and dealing with parents can be even tougher.If I have learned anything in my16years,it is that communication is very important, both when you disagree and when you get along.With any relationship,you need to let other person know how you are feeling.If you are not able to communicate,you drift apart.When you are mad at your parents,or anyone else,not talking to them doesn’t solve anything.Communication begins with the concerns of another.It means that you can’t just come home from school,go up to your room and ignore everyone.Even if you just say“Hi”and see how their day was for five minutes,it is better than nothing.If you looked up the word“communication”in a dictionary.It would say“the exchange of ideas,the conveyance(表达)of information,means of communication such as a letter or a message”.To keep a good relationship,you must keep communication strong.Let people know how you feel,even if it's Just by writing a note.When dealing with parents,you always have to make them feel good about how they are doing as a parent.If you are trying to make them see something as you see it,tell them that you’ll listen to what they have to say,but ask them politely to listen to you.Yelling or walking away only makes the situation worse.This is an example:one night,Sophie went to a street party with her friends.She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks,but she didn’t feel she could just ask to go home.That would be rude.After all,they had been nice enough to take her along with them.Needless to say,she was late getting home.Her parents were mad at first,but when Sophie explained why she was late,they weren’t as mad and let the incident go. Communication is the key factor here.If Sophie’s parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in a lot of trouble.Communication isn’t a one-way deal:it goes both ways.Just remember:if you get into a situation like Sophie’s,tell the other person how you feel-listening is the key factor to communication.20．In the writers view,dealing with parents is__________than with children.A．more difficult B．easierC．more uninteresting D．more interesting21．The main idea of the second paragraph is____________.A．the importance of friendshipB．to make your feeling known to othersC．the importance of communicationD．the disagreement between generations22．The example in this passage proves that____________.A．Sophie is very polite to her parentsB．Sophie's parents are willing to listen to herC．explanation is the best way to solve a problemD．communication is the solution(解决办法)to misunderstanding23．All the following statements are correct except____________.A．If you don’t agree with others,you'd better let them knowB．It is better to say“Hi”to others than say nothingC．If you are not able to communicate,walk awayD．Communication is a two-way deal【答案】20．A21．C22．D23．CGreen is an important color in nature.It is the color of grass and the leaves on trees. It is also the color of most growing plants.Sometimes,the word“green”means young,fresh and growing.For example,a greenhorn is someone who has no experience.In the15th century,a greenhorn was a young cow or an ox whose horns(角)had not yet developed.A century later,a greenhorn was a soldier who had no experience in war.By the18th century,a greenhorn had the meaning it has today—a person who is new in a job.Someone who is good at growing plants is said to have a green thumb(大拇指).The expression comes from the early20th century.A person with a green thumb can make plants grow quickly and well.Green is also the color used to describe the powerful feeling,jealousy(嫉妒).The green-eyed monster(怪物)is not a dangerous animal from outer space.It is an expression used about400years ago by the British writer William Shakespeare in his play“Othello”.It describes the unpleasant feeling when someone has something he wants.For example,a young man may suffer from the green-eyed monster if you get a pay rise and he does not.In most places in the world,a green light means to move ahead.In everyday speech,a green light means agree to continue with a project.24．A greenhorn now refers to________.A．a person who is new in a jobB．a new soldierC．a young horseD．a cow without horns25．A person with a green thumb is a person________.A．who is good at growing plantsB．whose thumbs are of green colorC．whose garden is greener than others’D．who is younger than his neighbors26．A man may meet the green-eyed monster if________.A．he sees a dangerous animalB．he reads a sad playC．his friend gets a prize that he wantsD．he can’t get something27．The main idea of the passage is________.A．a greenhornB．a green thumbC．the Green RevolutionD．the word“green”and its story【答案】24．A25．A26．C27．DWolves are important animals in the traditions and stories of most Native American tribes.To Native Americans,wolves often represent bravery.The animals also are signs of strength,loyalty,and success at hunting.Other cultures--such as the ancient Celtic and Nordic peoples-also placed high value on wolves.However,from the wolves in horror films to the wolves in children’s stories,wolves get a bum rap(不公正的惩罚)in both literature and English expressions.To begin with,there is the term lone wolf.The lone wolf isn’t a bad person.But they like to do things on their own.However,the term can mean something less than desirable.Lonewolf makes you think the person doesn’t want to be around people because he or she dislikes them.Now,let’s move on to the home.Parents might criticize their children for wolfing down their food.In other words,the child eats very quickly and without care.And if someone says a child was raised by wolves, that child has bad manners and is behaving like a wild animal.A wolf at the door means someone to whom you owe money is waiting just outside your door.By the way,there are two popular wolf-related expressions that come from Aesop,the ancient Greek storyteller.The first is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.A wolf in sheep’s clothing describes someone who acts and looks nice on the outside but is bad on the inside.Aesop’s other wolf fable also involves a shepherd,but not a hardworking one.He is known as the boy who cried wolf.People who cry wolf are not trusted.People are so familiar with this story,you simply have to say cry wolf for them to know what you mean. 28．According to the passage,which group of people may think wolves are bad animals? A．The ancient Nordic people B．The ancient Celtic peopleC．Native Americans D．The English people29．Which of the following can describe a person who often acts alone?A．A wild wolf B．A lone wolfC．A wolf at the door D．A wolf in sheep’s clothing30．What may you probably mean by saying someone cries wolf?A．The person is selfish B．The person is a liarC．The person is stubborn D．The person is a troublemaker31．What is the passage mainly about?A．Stories about wolvesB．The research on wolvesC．Expressions about wolvesD．The cultural differences about wolves【答案】28．D29．B30．B31．CJohn H．Johnson was born in a black family in Arkansas city in1918．His father died in an accident when John was six．He was reaching the high school age，but his hometown offered no high school for blacks．Fortunately he had a strong﹣willed caring mother．John remembered that his mother told him many times，"Son，you can be anything you want really to be if you just believe．"She told him not to depend on others，including his mother．"You have to earn success，"she said．"All the people who work hard don't succeed，but the only people who do succeed are those who work hard．"These words came from a woman with less than a third grade education．She also knew that believing hard work don't mean everything．So she worked hard as a cook for two years to save enough to take her son，who was then15，to Chicago．Chicago in1933was not the promised land that black southerners were looking for．John's mother and stepfather could not find work．But here John could go to school，and here he learned the power of words﹣as an editor of the newspaper and yearbook at Du Sable High School his wish was to publish a magazine for blacks．While others discouraged him，John's mother offered him more words to live by．"Nothing beats a failure but a try．"She also let him pawn（典当）her furniture to get the ﹩500he needed to start the Negro magazine．It is natural that difficulties and failures followed John closely until he became very successful．He always keeps his mother's words in mind．"Son，failure is not in your vocabulary!"Now John H．Johnson is one of the400richest people in America﹣worth﹩150million．32．Why did John's mother decide to move to Chicago?A．his father died when John was very youngB．life was too hard for them to stay on in their hometownC．John needed more education badlyD．there were no schools for Negroes in their hometown33．John's mother．A．didn't believe in or depend on othersB．thought one could be whatever one wanted to beC．believed one would succeed without working hardD．thought no one could succeed without working hard34．What does the underlined sentence"Nothing beats a failure but a try．"mean?A．if you try，you would succeedB．a failure is difficult to beat，even if you tryC．a try is always followed by a failureD．no failure can be beaten unless you try．【答案】32．C33．D34．DIf you’d like to go sightseeing,the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices. Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest AreaThe Jiuzhaigou Valley,which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province,reaches a height of more than4,800meters,with a series of different forest ecosystems(生态系统).There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls.Some140kinds of birds also live in the valley,as well as a number of endangered plants and animals,the giant panda included.For more information,please visit http://whc,unesco,org//en/list/637.Khaml Ruins National MonumentThe city of Khami,which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century,is of great archaeological(考古的)interest.The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.For more information,please visit http://whc,unesco,org/en/list/365.Henderson IslandHenderson Island,which lies in the eastern South Pacific,is one of the few atolls(环礁)in the world whose ecology has not been touched by human beings.It is especially famous for the ten plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island.For more information,please visit /en/list/487.The Old City of JerusalemAs a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East,Jerusalem has always been of great religious(宗教的)importance.It was given a World Heritage Status in1981and placedon the“List of World Heritage in Danger”the following year.For more information,please visit /en/list/148.35．What can we know about the Jiuzhaigou Valley?A．It has different forest ecosystems.B．It sits at the foot of a4,800-meter high mountain.C．In all about140kinds of birds and animals live there.D．Most of China’s endangered plants can be found there.36．The discovery of some of the objects in Khami shows that the city_____.A．had a very short historyB．was ruined in the mid-16th centuryC．was once Great Zimbabwe’s largest cityD．once played a great role as a trade center37．What can be learned about Henderson Island from the passage?A．It hasn’t been greatly influenced by human activities.B．It isn’t suitable for humans to live on.C．It has been open to visitors for years.D．It is made up of a few large atolls.38．If you are interested in religion,you should visit______.A．/en/list/365B．/en/list/148C．/en/list/487D．/en/list/637【答案】35．A36．D37．A38．BIt seems that people are gradually losing their smartness as smartphones become increasingly important assistants in their lives.As we rely too much on technology instead of our brains, many people have lost three basic abilities.The first skill many people have lost is remembering phone numbers.Because phonenumbers are stored in smartphone contacts,there’s now no need to dial a number or look at it again.______________________________________________.And some people may also have lost their sense of direction because some apps can guide people anywhere they want.People get so dependent on them that when they can’t use their smartphones,they get lost and anxious.But the worst lost skills may be social ones,meaning that some people are becoming socially inept(无能的).People often bury themselves in their smartphones.As we’re tooabsent-minded by what’s happening in the virtual(虚拟的)some of us have lost conversational skills and sometimes can’t even tell whether a person is happy or not.Last August,researchers at the University of California,Los Angeles,studied51students aged11and12who had over five hours’screen time every day.Their task was to tell the emotions of48pictures of faces that were happy,sad,angry or scared.The children made an average of14.02mistakes at the beginning.But after a five-day camp without electronic(电子的)products,they made only9.41mistakes on average. Luckily,people still have a chance to get these abilities back.You should try to keep your parents’numbers in mind for emergencies.You should also pay more attention to street signs and stores,which will help you to draw a mind map and stop you from getting lost.And the easiest solution to social skill loss is to take a break from electronic products.39．The underlined sentence in the second paragraph implies that______.A．you are able to turn to others for helpB．others are able to call you anytime and anywhereC．others are unable to get in touch with you by smartphoneD．you are unable to contact others without your smartphone40．The experiment shows that without electronic products,one could______. A．recognize more facial expressions correctlyB．lose the sense of direction frequentlyC．tell different emotions immediatelyD．tell more pictures of faces easily41．Overusing smartphones,people will probably______A．have no sense of numbersB．fail to find their destinationC．lose face-to-face communication skillsD．weaken their senses of hearing and sight42．What’s the writer’s attitude towards electronic products?A．Objective.B．Critical.C．Supportive.D．Optimistic.【答案】39．D40．A41．C42．BA good relationship between students and teachers makes the classroom a very inviting place.When you like your teachers,it’s easier to pay attention to their explanations and improve your marks.When you consider your teachers as friends,you’ll certainly have more respect for them.When your teachers consider you to be a friend,they’ll feel more open in class and that will probably influence the classroom in a positive way.Now here are some tips to develop a friendly relationship with your teachers:Ask questions.If you have any questions about that subject,ask them.Show them that you’re interested in their subjects.That will make them notice you.But never ask questions that you already know the answers to.If your teachers realize that you are not asking real questions,they might think that you’re not actually trying to learn,but only trying to make an impression.Talk about non-school subjects.When you see one of your teachers in the hall,greet him/her and ask if he/she is going to that concert or if he/she has seen that movie.That way you’ll show that you consider him/her as a reined.Some teachers don’t like to have friendly relationships with students,but most of them are happy to chat with their students.After a while,they may start to talk with you about non-school subjects in the classroom.The rest is totally up to you;it is very easy to develop a friendly relationship with any of your teachers.If you want to be friends with your teachers,just treat them as friends,but don’t forget that no matter how good friends you are,they will still be your teachers and deserve your respect.43．What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?A．How to make friends with your teachers in or out of class.B．How important a good teacher-student relationship is.C．How to make yourself pay attention to your teachers in class.D．Some tips for developing a friendly relationship with your teachers.44．When you ask a teacher questions you already know the answers to,__________. A．you may make a fool of yourself trying to be smartB．it means that you should not be above asking questionsC．you are actually trying to make fun of your teachersD．it shows that you’re trying to pretend to know everything45．What’s the main idea of this passage?A．What a good teacher-student relationship is.B．How to make friends with your classmates at school.C．How to make the classroom a very inviting place.D．How to develop a good relationship with your teachers.【答案】43．B44．A45．DElephants are able to know the difference between a man and a woman,and can tell an adult(成年人)from a child—all from the sound of a human voice.This is according to a study in which researchers played voice recordings to wild African elephants.The animals showed more fear when they heard the voices of adult Masai ually Masai people hunt elephants,and this suggests that animals have grown to listen for and avoid them.Prof.Karen McComb and Dr Graeme Shannon from the University of Sussex led the study.They explained that in former research they had used similar experiments to show that elephants could tell—from the sound of a lion—whether the animal was a female(雌性)or a more dangerous male(雄性).Prof.McComb wanted to find out if the animals used their very sharp sense of hearing to recognize danger from humans.The scientists recorded Masai men,women and children saying,in their own language,“Look,look over there,a group of elephants are coming.”They also recorded Kamba mensaying this phrase.Masai people often come across elephants,which can result in violent(暴力的)hunting. Kamba people,however,mainly feed on agriculture,which does not generally bring them into violent touch with the animals.When the team played recordings of these different voices through a hidden speaker, they found that elephant family groups showed more fear in response to the voice of a Masai man,than to a Kamba man’s voice.And the adult male Masai voices caused far more violent response than the voices of women or boys.46．An elephant can tell a man from a woman by sense of________.A．touch B．sight C．smell D．hearing 47．How did the researchers get to know the elephants’special ability?A．By watching the elephants in the zoo.B．By playing voice recordings to them. C．By recording the behaviors of elephants.D．By communicating with them in a special way.48．We can learn from the passage that elephants are especially afraid of________. A．Masai men B．Masai women C．Kamba men D．Kamba women 49．What is the best title for the passage?A．Elephants and Human Beings B．Differences Between Human Voices C．Elephants Recognize Human Voices D．Elephants at War with Human Beings【答案】46．D47．B48．A49．CEarthquakes are something that people fear.There are some places that have few or no earthquakes.Most places in the world,however,have them regularly.Countries that have a lot of earthquakes are usually quite mountainous.The most talked about earthquake in the United States was in San Francisco in1906. Over700people died in it.The strongest one in North America was in1964.It happened in Alaska.Strong earthquakes are not always the ones that kill the most people.In1755,one of thestrongest earthquakes ever recorded was felt in Portugal.Around2,000people died.In1923,a very strong earthquake hit Tokyo,Yokohama area of Japan.A hundred and forty thousand people died.Most of them died in fires which followed the earthquake.One of the worst earthquakes ever was in China in2008.It killed a large number of people.The worst earthquake ever reported was also in China,in which400,000people were killed or injured.This earthquake happened in1556.Earthquakes worry people a lot.The reason is that we often do not know when they are coming.People cannot prepare for earthquakes.50．Earthquakes happen________.A．in all the places in the worldB．only in the countries that have a lot of mountainsC．regularly in most places in the worldD．only in a few places along the coast51．When and where was the worst earthquake ever reported?A．In1964in Alaska.B．In1556in China.C．In1923in Japan.D．In2008in China.52．According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?A．The stronger the earthquake is,the more people are killed.B．Earthquakes often come unexpectedly.C．Earthquakes can cause fires.D．People still don't know how to tell when an earthquake will come.53．What may be talked about in the seventh paragraph?A．How do earthquakes worry people?B．What will people do to prepare for earthquakes?C．How can we save people when earthquakes happen?D．How do earthquakes happen?【答案】50．C51．B52．A53．B。
高一下期中考试英语试题 (5)
高一下学期期中考试英语试题第一卷（三部分，共80分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When does the bakery close?A. At 6:15B. At 6:30C. At 7:052. What does the woman mean?A. The school should have been built a long time ago.B. More schools should be built for disabled children.C. It’s unnecessary to build a school for the disabled.3. What does the man probably do?A. A studentB. A professorC. A businessman4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the conversation?A. Jack and Sue are going to New York for a meeting.B. Jack and Sue will stay in New York for a month.C. Jack and Sue have just got married.5. What is the woman’s opinion about the dresses?A.They are not good and the price is high.B. They are good and the price is low.C. They are good but the price is high.第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面4段对话或独白。
精品解析：河北省唐山市2023-2024学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题(解析版)
唐山市十县一中联盟2023-2024学年度高一年级第二学期期中考试英语第二部分阅读(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共10小题;每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AIt is a cold, dark winter evening — the kind of night that can have runners struggling to find the encouragement to run out. But there will be none of the usual “shall-I-shan’t-I?” dialogue going on in Sarah Donaghy’s head, because tonight is Food Bank Run.Donaghy, a teacher and the welfare officer for Fareham running club, organised the first Food Bank Run in February 2018. “The idea was that, instead of our usual training run, we’d fill backpacks with food to donate to the local food bank and run there, where volunteers would be waiting to receive it,” she says. Donaghy was expecting about 20 members to take part: “I lost count by the time I got to 70.”Claire Johnson, the community team leader at the Waypoint Hub, which houses food bank, says, “It was an amazing and emotional experience to see so many runners arrive at our building, bringing much-needed supplies.” But it wasn’t just the food bank that benefited from it. “The runners loved it,” says Donaghy. “The following week after the first run, they were all asking when we could do it again.”A running equipment company, Runr, joined to help with publicity and event cooperation, creating a Food Bank Run website, complete with an interactive (交互式的) map of events. “Last year, more than 500 running groups, clubs, events and parkruns got involved, donating more than 77 tonnes of supplies to food banks in their communities,” says Craig Winter, one of the founders of Runr.The event spreads a significant factor — joining with others in physical activity that has a real purpose. It is not “I must do this long run because I’m training for a marathon” or “I must exercise because I’m trying to lose weight”, but something greater. “I truly believe that running for a cause changes your view,” Donaghy says. “Yes, you could do it by entering a marathon and raising money for a charity, but there’s something quite special about handing over food that’s going to someone in your community who really needs it.”21. What did runners do in the Food Bank Run?A. They performed their usual training.B. They prepared food for the volunteers.C. They delivered food to the local food bank.D. They collected donations during the run.22. How did Johnson feel about the first Food Bank Run?A. Appreciative.B. Puzzled.C. Worried.D. Curious.23. What can we learn about Runr?A. It becomes popular online.B. It helps organize activities.C. It designs the running route.D. It provides free running shoes.24. What is the best title of the text?A. Advertise for a ClubB. Run for a Good CauseC. The Power of RunningD. The Charm of Volunteering【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B【解析】【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了Sarah Donaghy组织了一次名为“食品银行跑”的活动，跑步者们背着装满食物的背包跑步，然后将食物捐给当地的食品银行。
山西省太原市2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷含解析
B. He donated money to the patients.
C. He conducted surgeries successfully.
15. What does the speaker think of Harrison’s story?
B. To recommend a book.
C. To introduce a medical discovery.
13. How old was James Harrison when he began to donate blood?
A. 14. B. 18. C. 24.
14. Why was James Harrison called“Man with Golden Arms”?
4.The swimming center will close down________its poor management.
5.The brothers managed to________from the house on fire and called the police.
【答案】1.A2.D
4. How did the woman feel at first?
A. Anxious. B. Angry. C. Amused.
5. Why won’t the man order more?
A. To lose weight. B. To save money. C. To avoid waste.
9. What time will the opera start?
A. At 2 pm. B. At 5 pm. C. At 6 pm.
广东省深圳市高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题
深圳高级中学（集团）2023-2024学年第二学期期中测试高一英语2024.4试卷共11页，卷面满分150分。
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第一部分阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
ABoat Rentals in VancouverGranville Island Boat Rentals, located in the heart of down town Vancouver, features the safest and most advanced lineup of boat rentals in Vancouver. It has served over half a million customers since it began renting boats in 1982.While exploring the sites Vancouver has offered, you can't miss observing wildlife like seals （海豹）, bald（秃的）eagles, sea birds along the way. Besides these, what sets us apart is the extensive selection of boat rentals weprovide, varying from different models, capacities to reasonable prices.Boats in rentalGuest Comments"…Thanks for the awesome instructions and patience. We had a great time! My 7 yr. old spotted a seal! Myhusband received a gift certificate for his 40th birthday…brilliant idea!…"—Sarah, Delta, Canada "…Great experience! The nicest, most friendly staff I've ever met in Canada. The boat was nice and handledwell. The price was very reasonable. Great way to get a different view of Vancouver. An absolute must try. Thanks guys!…"—Morten Bothmann, Copenhagen, Denmark1. What is the biggest advantage of Granville Island Boat Rentals?A. Offering various boat rentals.B. Taking tourists to different sites.C. Ensuring the highest level of safety.D. Guiding visitors in wildlife observation.2. How much does it cost to rent a boat accommodating 8 people for 5 hours on weekend?A. $ 350.B. $ 500.C. $ 700.D. $ 675.3. What do Sara's and Morten's opinions have in common?A. Easily-controlled equipment.B. Well-received service.C. Reasonable boat rental price.D. Breathtaking scenery.BWhen Belquer first joined a team to make a better live music experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, he was struck by how they had developed more solutions to enjoy concerts. "What they were doing at the time was holding balloons to feel the vibrations（震动）through theirfingers," Belquer said. He thought the team could make something to help hard-of-hearing people enjoy live music even more with the technology now available.Belquer, who is also a musician and theater artist, is now the "Chief Vibration Officer" of Music: Not Impossible, which uses new technology to address social issues like poverty and disability access. His team started by tying different vibrating cell phone motors to bodies, but that didn't quite work. The vibrations were all the same. Eventually, they worked with engineers to develop a light haptic （触觉的）suit with a total of 24 vibrating plates. There are 20 of them tied to a undershirt that fits tightly around the body like a hiking backpack, plus one that ties to each wrist and ankle, When you wear the suit, it's surprising how it feels.The vibrations are mixed by a haptic DJ who controls the location, frequency and intensity of feeling across the suits, just as a music DJ mixes sounds in an artful way. "What we're doing is selecting and mixing what we want and send it to different parts of the body," said the DJ. The haptic suits were just one component of the event. There were American Sign Language interpreters; the music was displayed on a screen on the stage.The suits are the star attraction. Lily Lipman, who has auditory processing disorder, lit up when asked about her experience. "It's cool, because I'm never quite sure if I'm hearing what other people are hearing, so it's amazingto get the music in my body."4. What surprised Belquer about people with hearing problems?A. The attitude they held to life.B. The way they enjoyed music.C. The love they had for balloons.D. The frequency they vibrated fingers.5. Why did the team's initial attempt fail?A. The vibrations lacked variety.B. The vibrations were irregular.C. The motors were the same.D. The motors hardly worked.6. What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about?A. Displaying music on the stage.B. Selecting proper suits for participants.C. Mixed methods helping people feel the music.D. Interpreters with excellent sign language skills.7. What does Lily Lipman think of the suit?A. It's comforting.B. It's challenging.C. It's satisfying.D. It's disturbing.CA team in Norway recently conducted in-depth research on writing by hand and typing on a keyboard.The team invited 36 university students who had to either write or type words displayed on a screen. The study participants used a digital pen to write in cursive （草书）on a touchscreen, and they used one finger on a keyboard to type. The researchers used a special cap with 256 sensors. This cap was worn by the students, and their brain activity was recorded for five seconds each time they were asked to write or type."We show that when writing by hand, brain connectivity patterns are far more complex than when typewriting on a keyboard," says Professor Audrey van der Meer, the team leader. "Such widespread brain connectivity is known to be important for memory formation and for encoding （编码）new information and, therefore, is beneficial for learning." The researchers also note that even though the participants used digital pens for writing in the study, they believe the findings would be similar if the participants used an ink pen and paper."We've shown that the differences in brain activity are related to the careful forming of the letters when writing by hand while making more use of the senses. Since it's the movement of the fingers carried out when forming letters that promotes brain connectivity, writing in print also has similar benefits for learning as cursive writing," Audrey adds. "This also explains why children who have learned to write and read on a tablet can have difficulty differentiating between letters that are mirror images of each other, such as 'b' and 'd'. They haven't felt with their bodies what it feels like to produce those letters."Considering handwritten note-taking is becoming less common in educational settings, the researchers advocate for more opportunities for students to write by hand. "There's some evidence that students learn more and remember better when taking handwritten lecture notes, while using a computer with a keyboard may be more pragmatic when writing a long text or essay," Audrey concludes.8. What was the special cap used to do?A. Measure the participants' brain activity.B. Evaluate the participants' writing styles.C. Tell the participants when to write or type.D. Record the time the participants used to write.9. What does paragraph 3 focus on about the study?A. Its backgrounds.B. Its equipment.C. Its outcomes.D. Its process.10. What plays the key role in strengthening brain connectivity?A. Writing letters carefully by hand.B. Forming the habit of taking notes.C. Recognizing letters' mirror images.D. Learning to practice cursive writing.11. What does the underlined word "pragmatic" in the last paragraph mean?A. Difficult.B. Traditional.C. Special.D. Practical.DWhen I stepped into the Samcheong Park Library in Seoul, I saw the future. The simple building had a nice selection of books and a cafe where readers could enjoy coffee while gazing at the leaves outside. It was specifically designed without any latest technology."What's so innovative about that?" a librarian in Toronto asked when I showed her pictures. Innovation to her meant digital technology, like 3D printers. "Why couldn't they both be innovative?" I asked.We are constantly told that innovation is the most important force in our economy, without which we would be left behind. But that fear of missing out has led us to fall into the false trappings of innovation over truly innovative ideas that may be simpler and more effective. This mindset implies that if you just buy the new thing, you have innovated! Each year, businesses and individuals run around like broken toy robots, trying to figure out their strategy for the latest buzzword equipment.At best, this is a waste of resources. Devices are bought, used and abandoned, as the technology's capabilities fall short of its promise. But at its worst, this approach can truly cause damage. Schools cut field trips to purchase tablets with few proven benefits. Companies that applied AI into hiring have actually strengthened gender and racial prejudices.True innovation isn't just some magic devices. It is a continuing process of reflection and reassessment, which often means adopting "old" ideas and tools in a new context, or even returning to methods that worked in the past. Adjusted properly, these rearview（后视的）innovations have proved as transformative as novel technologies.Look no farther than the streets of New York, which have been redesigned recently to accommodate cyclists with car-free zones. The idea isn't new. It was created half a century ago, with the aim of bringing cities back to their residents. And while e-reader sales have been exploding, Penguin just announced it would publish tiny printed books, an ideal solution for a market demanding both convenience and physicality.12. Which of the following best describes Samcheong Park Library?A. Dull but convenient.B. Simple but refreshing.C. Old-fashioned but cozy.D. Unexceptional but spacious.13. What can we learn about innovation from Paragraph 3?A. Its true meaning is to buy new things.B. It is important for the growth of economy.C. It shouldn't involve simple and effective ideas.D. Its true meaning has been misread by the public.14. Which statement will the author probably agree with?A. Magic devices encourage innovation.B. Innovation should be human-centered.C. The power of technology is undervalued.D. Wasting resources are a must for innovation.15. What is the writing purpose of the text?A. To introduce some best ideas about innovation.B. To show that future lies in returning to the past.C. To convince people of the true meaning of innovation.D. To stress the important role innovation plays in economy.第二部分阅读七选五（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。
2022-2023学年河南省焦作市高一(下)期中英语试卷及答案解析
2022-2023学年河南省焦作市高一（下）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）AThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtAdmission Tickets：New York State people and NY，NJ，CT university students：• The amount you pay for tickets is up to you.• If you wish to pay ﹩2 less than the general admission ticket prices，you may buy your ticket at one of the Met's locations with a valid （有效的）ID.No advance orders are required.There are no additional costs for exhibitions.Your ticket provides same-day entry to both Met's locations.Continue to buy a ticket below if you do not already have a pass for admission to the Museum. General Admission Tickets•﹩30 for adults•﹩22 for seniors•﹩17 for students• Free for children under 12 and Members.To buy general admission tickets in advance，choose one of the Met's locations.Admission is free for a caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability.Members：Enjoy unlimited free admission for you and your guest（s）on every visit.Your card is your ticket，no orders required.Once inside，present your card and visit the exhibitions.Locations：Choose one of two Met's locations.• The Met Fifth AvenueSunday — Tuesday and Thursday：10 am — 5 pmFriday and Saturday：10 am — 9 pmClosed Wednesday• The Met CloistersThursday — Tuesday：10 am — 5 pmClosed WednesdayVisiting in a group：For information about bringing an adult or student group or scheduling a group tour，see Group Visits.Visitor Guidelines• Masks are recommended，but not required.• Coat check is temporarily （暂时地）closed.No large bags.• Please follow directions from Met's staff.• Please do not touch the art.• No photos.1. How much can a NY university student pay for admission at least？______A. ﹩17.B. ﹩12.C. ﹩22.D. ﹩15.2. Which is the right time to visit the Met's Cloisters？______A. 9 am on Friday.B. 3 pm on Sunday.C. 6 pm on Saturday.D. 11 am on Wednesday.3. Which of the following is allowed according to the requirements______A. Carrying a big bag.B. Touching artworks.C. Not wearing a mask.D. Taking pictures.BNara is a popular destination for visitors to Japan and it is home to around 1，000 blessed deer，which are officially considered as a national natural treasure in Japan and the image of the city.Many tourists like them and feed them treats.In July 2019，however，nine deer were found dead with plastic bags in their stomachs.Locals called on visitors not to throw away plastic bags in the park.Hidetoshi Matsukawa，who works at tourism，wanted to come up with a different way to deal with the problem，and teamed up with a local paper maker and a design firm to work on the project.They developed"Shikagami"，or deer paper，which is made from rice bran（糠）and milk boxes.The learned rice bran is mostly wasted in the processing of rice and this paper helps to reduce that waste as well. Matsukawa has had the deer paper bags tested and says they are safe for human use."We do not have thedata to support that this paper is not harmful to deer，but this is safe for them as well as for human beings，"he said，laughing.The bags have since been tested at local banks and the Todaiji temple，Nara's main tourist attraction.The temple and banks bought 4，000—5，000 of the bags for 100 yen（around 95 cents）each as part of the pilot project.The price will fall if more businesses sign up to use the bags，said Matsukawa，who dreams of replacing plastic bags across the city to prevent more deer from dying after eating them."The news about the death of deer by plastic bags creates a bad influence，as though the park is a cemetery （墓地）for deer，"he said."The paper bags can protect deer，as well as the image of Nara with deer."4. What happened to the blessed deer？______A. They were accepted as the image of Japan.B. They were harmed by plastic bags.C. They got into the danger of dying out.D. They didn't get enough food from tourists.5. What did Matsukawa do with the problem of the deer's death______A. He prohibited visitors from feeding the deer.B. He kept the deer away from humans.C. He set up a deer protection organization.D. He developed a new kind of paper.6. What can we learn about deer paper from Matsukawa's words？______A. It is sure to be harmless to all animals.B. It can only be used to protect blessed deer.C. It has passed the safety tests for human use.D. It is unsatisfactory for environmental protection.7. What is Matsukawa's wish about deer paper bags______A. They will be sold at higher prices.B. They will be used around the world.C. They will be reused for more times.D. They will be widely used in the city.CScientists believed that if they could hit an asteroid（小行星）with an object travelling very fast，they could push the asteroid off the path it was on.So NASA came up with an experiment called the Double Asteroid Redirection Test，or DART.Engineers built a box-shaped spacecraft that was about the size of a small car and weighed 570 kilograms and equipped it with a special camera and computers that would allow it to find and follow the asteroid they had chosen for the experiment.Asteroids are rocky objects that move around the Sun.The smallest are the size of a large stone while some are up to 1，000 kilometers in diameter （直径）.The asteroid that was the target for this test is called Dimorphos，about 160 meters in diameter，or the size of a football stadium.It orbits （环绕）another larger asteroid，called Didymos.They are more than 7 million kilometers away from Earth and go around the Sun together，once every two years.The DART spacecraft was sent up in November 2021 and then orbited the Sun for 10 months，following the path of Didymos and Dimorphos.Most of that time，Dimorphos was hidden by the sunlight reflecting off of the larger asteroid.On September 26，2022，the spacecraft's camera noticed Dimorphos for the first time and its navigation（导航）system began to guide it through space towards its target.About an hour later，it crashed into Dimorphos at more than 22，500 kilometers per hour.Scientists studied the data and images of the asteroids for the next two weeks and found that the orbit of Dimorphos has shortened from 11 hours and 55 minutes to 11 hours and 23 minutes：a 32-minute change.While this may seem like a very small change，it shows that—if a dangerous asteroid was heading toward us—it would be possible to knock it off its course，keeping Earth safe.The chances of Earth actually being hit by an asteroid large enough to cause damage are very small.8. What is the purpose of the DART？______A. To test whether scientists' idea is true or not.B. To know the weight of the asteroids going around the Sun.C. To learn about the number of asteroids getting close to Earth.D. To understand how asteroids move through space.9. What can we learn about the target for the DART？______A. It is as large as a stadium.B. It is 1，000 kilometers wide.C. It is a box-shaped asteroid.D. It is an asteroid called Didymos.10. What did the DART spacecraft do first after being sent up？______A. It hid the reflected sunlight.B. It followed the path of the target asteroid.C. It landed safely on the target asteroid.D. It flew through space to the target asteroid.11. What does the author think of the result of the DART______A. Doubtful.B. Unsatisfying.C. Unexpected.D. Useful.DTwo years ago，New Jersey became the first state in the U.S.to use learning standards requiring teachers to teach kids about climate change across grade levels and subjects.The standards，which went into effect this fall，introduce students as young as kindergartners to the subject，not just in science class but in the arts，world languages，social studies and physical education.Climate change has not been completely taught in U.S.schools，largely because of the partisanship（党派分歧）about climate change and many teachers' limited knowledge about the science behind it.That started to change in 2013，with the publishing of new national science standards，which asked science teachers to introduce students to climate change and its human causes starting in middle school.Still，only 20 states have used the standards.A 2020 report from the National Center for Science Education found that many states that didn't follow the new guidance weren't explicit in their standards about the human causes of climate change，and a few even taught wrong ideas about its causes and degree ofseriousness.Meanwhile，discussion of climate change outside of science class remains rare（稀少的），educators and experts say.New Jersey is trying to change that，but it's not a simple task.Like teachers around the country，educators here are tired after years of COVID-19 disturbance，and，as elsewhere，some schools face serious teacher shortages.On top of this，many educators don't feel prepared to teach climate change：A 2021 survey of 164 New Jersey teachers found that many had not enough confidence in their knowledge of the subject，and some held wrong ideas about it，confusing the problem with other environmental issues such as plastic pollution.A more pressing concern is that the lessons are being given unequally across the state.Schools in rich towns tend to have more time and resources to introduce new standards；schools in poorer places that are often the most vulnerable（脆弱的）to climate disasters may lack the resources to do so.12. Which is a reason for the incomplete teaching of climate change in U.S.schools before 2013？______A. The shortage of science teachers.B. The reduction of the science classes.C. The different opinions on climate change.D. The poor teaching equipment.13. What does the underlined word"explicit"in paragraph 2 mean？______A. Clear.B. Active.C. Interested.D. Confident.14. What is the third paragraph mainly about？______A. The state of education in New Jersey.B. Difficulties in teaching climate change.C. Working conditions of New Jersey teachers.D. Effects of COVID-19 on New Jersey education.15. Which is the best title for the text______A. New National Science Standards 2020B. Discussion of Climate Change at SchoolC. Teaching Climate Change in Different SubjectsD. A Report of the National Center for Science Education二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）Learning something new every day has many benefits.Rather than filling your brain with information all at once，try taking it slow.Find your interests.Don't think of increasing your knowledge as a big task.Keep it fun by considering what you would want to learn new information about.（1）______ You may also get distracted（分心的）and lose motivation during your learning time.（2）______ If you find it difficult to learn new information，take some time to think about what learning style works best for you.To determine your preferred way of learning，try a few different methods and see which one keeps you learning for the longest period of time without getting distracted.Use available（可得到的）resources.A few accessible ways to get new information are to set aside some time daily to read books，listen to a podcast，or watch YouTube videos on your topic of interest.（3）______ As you unlock them，you can see which one you use regularly.You can listen to podcasts while driving and learn Spanish while working out.Try multitasking（多任务化）.The time you set aside to exercise or do washing doesn't have to take the place of learning something new.（4）______ You can listen to a podcast while you fold clothes or watch an online video while you're getting ready for bed.This can almost make your brain think it is doing something fun.Turn to your connections.（5）______ They are also a valuable resource when it comes to learning new information.This can be as simple as asking your friends what books they've read lately or if they've recently watched an interesting documentary.A.Discover your learning style.B.Add new information to your old knowledge.C.An uninteresting topic can make you get bored.D.They are useful tools to help you get new information regularly.E.These are things that increase your overall sense of happiness.F.Instead，try putting the two into one part of your day.G.People around you are adding to their knowledge daily just like you.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）My father was always able to cheer me on to complete any task.No matter what I （1）______ ，"Tomorrow will be a better day" were the words he （2）______ hundreds if not thousands of times. In my mid-twenties，still trying to （3）______ what I wanted to do with my life，I realized I was frequently changing （4）______ because of a difficult economic （经济的）downturn.Even though I lived in a common apartment，which meant being rich in others' eyes，I was （5）______ .When my father called one day to invite me out for dinner，I almost （6）______ him.But I will always be thankful that I （7）______ joined him that evening.What he said to me when he finally drove me home changed my life and my entire （8）______ about life.He asked why I looked so（9）______ .I looked at him with tears in my eyes and said that I felt so （10）______ .Hugging me to his side，he told me，"You may be broke，but you aren't poor at all. 'Broke' means you don't have any money，but 'poor' means you don't have any （11）______ .Tomorrow will be a better day."Now，I'm still（12）______ every time I share these wise words with others.There have been more （13）______ in my life since that cold winter night，but I've never forgotten the lesson my father taught me.Hope has kept me （14）______ thick，thin and even thinner.（15）______ that dinner with my dad，I know it always will.21. A. faced B. expected C. admitted D. realized22. A. heard B. answered C. doubted D. repeated23. A. give up B. find out C. pass down D. clear away24. A. clothes B. jobs C. hobbies D. schools25. A. happy B. calm C. short D. popular26. A. refused B. interrupted C. noticed D. pardoned27. A. eventually B. directly C. anxiously D. naturally28. A. quality B. standard C. opinion D. goal29. A. shy B. down C. energetic D. frightened30. A. poor B. different C. lonely D. stupid31. A. choice B. luck C. hope D. patience32. A. surprised B. moved C. nervous D. careful33. A. promises B. schedules C. possibilities D. difficulties34. A. giving away B. searching for C. thinking about D. going through35. A. Instead of B. As for C. Thanks to D. Along with四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36. In the winter of 2003，Li Chuang joined the People's Armed Police Force （PAPF）at 19.In his first days at a training base，Li performed so well that he （1）______ （choose）for a special operation company.At the company，the young soldier was soon disappointed by the fact that he was often among the last ones （2）______ （finish）the long-distance running and other physical tests.With （3）______ （determine）to overcome all the difficulties，he became an "early bird"，waking up （4）______ （early）than his fellow soldiers and using his rest time to take further physical exercise.After long and （5）______ （stress）training，Li became a model soldier （6）______ he was made company commander （指挥官）.In the summer of 2017，Li became the leader of the Sky Sword team，the top special operation unit.He led several members of the team to Jordan to compete at the Annual Warrior Competition，in （7）______ the Chinese team finally won the champion.In the （8）______ （follow）years，Li with his soldiers won a lot of honors and medals.Regarded （9）______ one of the best special operation commanders in the PAPF，Li became one of the members of the PAPF to attend （10）______ 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.(1)(2)五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37. 据调查，高中生平均睡眠时间远低于教育部要求的8小时。
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2017年度高一下学期期中考试英语试卷时间：120分钟满分：150分2017年5月5日第一部分听力（共20小题，满分20分）第一节(共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do next?A. Fix a meeting time.B. Wait for Mr. Brown.C. Make a phone call.2. When will the woman have the party?A. On the 11th.B. On the 21st.C. On the 27th.3. What will the speakers do?A. See a doctor.B. Go back home.C. Visit Jean.4. What do the speakers agree about Victor?A. He plays well in the band.B. He makes wonderful videos.C. He is easy to get along with.5. Where will the speakers go?A. To a theater.B. To a bar.C. To a café.第二节(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What did the man want to ask the woman over the phone just now?A. If she works on the 17th.B. When she will meet his friends.C. Whether she has received the invitation.7. What will the woman do on the 18th?A. Relax at Glencross.B. Go to Brussels.C. Have a celebration.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman like doing before she was about ten?A. Playing computer games.B. Climbing mountains.C. Snowboarding.9. What does the wom an’s father think of sailing?A. Expensive.B. Dangerous.C. Exciting.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the man go to the Greek island?A. On Friday.B. On Thursday.C. On Monday.11. How will the man go to the Greek island from Piraeus?A. By plane.B. By boat.C. By train.12. What does the woman offer to do?A. Lend a guidebook to the man.B. Take the man to the airport.C. Buy a postcard for the man.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Fellow workers.B. Old schoolmates.C. Employer and employee.14. How long did the woman spend on a holiday recently?A. 10 days.B. 14 days.C. 30 days.15. What does the woman suggest doing?A. Visiting Mike.B. Traveling to Australia.C. Having a party.16. What will Wilson do this summer?A. Take a holiday.B. Look for a job.C. Deal with his work.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker work hard?A. His parents push him.B. His sister encourages him.C. His teachers make big plans for him.18. What does the speaker say about his teachers?A. They leave the students little free time.B. They seldom relax during the week.C. They work very hard.19. How does the speaker often spend his weekends?A. He helps with housework.B. He does his homework.C. He has fun.20. How does the speaker decide to treat his children in the future?A. Be strict with them.B. Make sure they work hard.C. Give them more time to relax.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）A“Cleverness is a gift while kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy—they’re given after all. Choices can be hard.”——Jeff BezosI got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2,300 percent per year. I’d never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and the idea of building an online bookstore with millions of titles was very exciting to me. I had just turned 30 years old, and I’d been married for a year. I told my wife MacKenzie that I wanted to give up my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldn’t work since most start-ups don’t, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. MacKenzie told me I should go for it. As a young boy, I’d been a garage inventor. I’d always wanted to be an inventor, and she wanted me to follow my passion（激情）.I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a group of very smart people, and I had a brilliant boss that I much admired. I went to my boss and told him I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park, listened carefully to me, and finally said, “That sounds likea really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didn’t already have a good job.” That logic made some sense to me, and he convinced（劝说）me to think about it for 48 hours before making a final decision. Seen in that light, it really was a difficult choice, but finally, I decided I had to give it a shot. I didn’t think I’d regret trying and failing. But I believed I would always be haunted by a decision of not trying at all.After much consideration, I took the less safe path to follow my passion, and I’m proud of that choice. For all of us, in the end, we are our choices.21. What inspired the author with the idea of building an online bookstore?A. His dream of being an inventor.B. The support of his wife.C. The greatly increasing usage of the Internet.D. Millions of exciting titles.22. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?A. The idea of not trying would keep coming to his mind and disturb him.B. He would be very excited if he tried it out.C. He would be always having a doubt if he didn’t try.D. The decision of not trying the online bookstore would terrify him.23. We can know from the passage that __________.A. the boss thought the idea was suitable for the authorB. the author wanted someone else to try the ideaC. the author might not regret if he failed the ideaD. the author might go back to his boss if he failed24. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Cleverness and KindnessB. The Starting of AmazonC. Following My PassionD. We Are What We ChooseBSuppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.Here is some information you need about English language training.25. You work from 9:00am to 4:30pm every day, which schools will you choose?A. Global English Centre and the International House.B. Global English Centre and ModernLanguageSchool.C. ModernLanguageSchool and the 21st Century.D. The 21st Century and the International House.26. The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that ________ .A. its teaching quality is betterB. it is nearest to the city centreC. its courses are more advancedD. it requires an entrance examination27. If you take the evening programme at the International House, you will pay about ________ .A.60 yuanB.240 yuanC.730 yuanD. 1,000 yuanCWhen six the very best students from different cities in Guangdong province all together chose universities in Hong Kong; when the very best students of Beijing picked up HK University while giving up the nearby Peking or Tsinghua University; whenthe highest enrollment (录取) rate of Hong Kong Science and Industry University reached 48:1, it’s high time to ask where the real education heaven for students in China is.Years ago, the answer certainly would be “Peking or Tsinghua University”. Butnow no one could give the exact reaction without hesitation. The only sure thing is that HK universities have gradually shownan unusual attraction to a great many mainland students.There’s no doubt to call this HK craze (狂热), which is even out of the expectation of those HK universities themselves.How can HK universities shake the steady（稳固的）foundations of Peking and Tsinghua and attract so many mainland students?First, Hong Kong universities offer large-amount scholarship, especially for the top students who can receive the sum scholarship as much as 400,000 HK dollars. Since higher education has become a kind of heavy burden of many families, it’s easy to understand why the reaction to the generous offering of HK universities is great.Second, most HK universities receive professors and students from all over the world and carry out bilingual (双语) education. This kind of excellent language atmosphere is another attraction for mainland students.Furthermore, university students in Hong Kong have a better chance to study abroad as exchange students.Can mainland top universities like Peking or Tsinghua University calm as before when facing the unexpected competition from HK? Will they take relevant（相关的）measures to win back the top studentswho once help them set the worldwide reputation （名声）? Time will explain it.The fierce（激烈的）competition brought by HK universities can be a good thing for an entire improvement of education in China. After the awakening and action taking of mainland universities, they can perform better together with HK universities.At least, it remindsthe mainland universities the tuition fees (学费) are among students’top concern when they are choosing universities. I t’s time to move.28. What is the passage mainly talking about?A. The competition between HK University and Peking University.B. Higher education in Hong Kong.C. Some thoughts brought by the enrollment of HK universities.D. The fall of mainland universities.29. Top students from mainland apply for HK universities because ______.A. HK universities offer higher scholarship, better environment and moreopportunities for further studyB. they are only concerned about the tuition fees when choosing universitiesC. many students now would love to study abroad to get a better experienceD. Peking university has lost its worldwide reputation30. From thepassage we can see HK universities _______.A. didn’t mean to enroll top students from mainlandB. are proud of their teaching staff and facilitiesC. have strict enrollment rules and only 1 out of 48 students can get the chance to study thereD. didn’t expect their enrollment of mainland students would be so popular31. What does the author mean by saying “I t’s time to move”in the last paragraph?A. The opportunities come for top students to study abroad.B. Mainland universities should take measures as soon as possible to attract students.C. Mainland universities should make full preparations to challenge HK universities.D. Top students should be offered further education free of charge.DAre you a problem shopper? The answer is “Yes”, if you or someone else thinks that you sometimes get carried away with shopping.In other words,do you or does someone else think you are occupied in extreme shopping? If people have regrets later about their shopping, or have an “out-of-control” feeling about the quantities of what they buy or the amount of credit they use, they may be considered to be problem shoppers.Extreme shopping can lead to a more serious problem—addictive shopping. Addictive shoppers feel driven by the desire to shop and spend money. They experience great tension which drives them to shop and spend money and they feel a “rush”during the time they are occupied with the shopping activity.Extreme or addictive shopping may result from long-time unpleasant feelings, of which anxiety, pain and shame are common ones. When we feel bad inside,we often do something to make ourselves feel better. In this case,we often go shopping.A few people shop to relievetheir boredom or emptiness.For some people,the motivation（动力）is a desire for status,power,beauty or success.Some love to shop as it makes them feel valued in the eyes of the shop assistants.Others shop simply because it makes them forget, at least temporarily, tension,fear or unhappiness in their life.Besides,shopping malls are designed to encourage continual shopping. For instance,there are some malls where you can’t see clocks showing the time because they don’t want you to become too aware of the time you spend there.What’s more,food courts, coffee shops and restrooms are provided,so you don’t have to leave the mall because of your physical needs.Therefore,once you become aware of how market forces work,you will certainly come to control your shopping behavior.For example, how much time you will spend and what areas you will visit can be decided before you enter the mall. Keep a written account of what items you will buy and how much money you will spend.Make a plan for what you are going to buy before you feel the desire to shop and then stick to it. That is necessary for gaining self-control.32. Which of the following people may not be problem shoppers?A. Those who cannot control the amount of credit they use.B. Those who just walk around the shopping malls.C. Those who are occupied in too much shopping.D. Those who feel sorry for their shopping.33. According to the passage, what may not result in addictive shopping?A. The awareness of how market forces work.B. The desire for status, power, beauty or success.C. Boredom, emptiness, tension, fear or unhappiness in people’s life.D. Long-time bad feelings of anxiety, pain and shame.34. What does the author suggest to control our shopping behaviour?A. Never go to the shopping malls because there are many tricks.B. Apply for a credit card before we go shopping.C. Make the shopping time as short as possible.D. Make a shopping list before we go shopping.35. The author writes this passage to ________.A. inform the shopping malls how to attract more shoppersB. provide solutions to the problem shoppingC. scold the problem shoppersD. tell a shopping story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。