山西省名校协作2024-2025学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题

山西省名校协作2024-2025学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题
一、阅读理解
Explore the Marin Headlands With Coastal Camp
Coastal Camp is an amazing chance for children and teens to spend the summer learning and playing in a national park within the Marin Headlands, near San Francisco. Coastal Campers will explore topics such as the study of sea life, coastal ecology (生态), environmental protection, and cultural history, all while guided by highly trained educators.
Place: Golden Gate
Ages: 4-17
Cost: $336-640
Sign up for Coastal Camp now! Please click the link (链接) at the top of the page to register. If you would like to register for a camp taking place in the next two weeks, please let us know through our Contact page above.Exploring a national park
Coastal Camp is a proud partner of the National Park Service. Our week-long day camps in the Marin Headlands provide campers with a unique coastal setting. Every day we explore the park and satisfy campers’ curiosity by having fun and exploring the natural world.Learning and having adventures
Campers get close to nature, paint pictures in the wild while overlooking the Pacific Ocean, watch animals in their natural habitat (栖息地) and walk along coastal paths to the historic Point Bonita Lighthouse. Campers connect with nature while forming friendships and developing interpersonal and leadership skills.Convenience and quality
Coastal Camp was set up in 2006 and has been providing high quality, experiential learning and fun ever since. Our highly trained educators have rich backgrounds working with kids. 1．What will campers do within the Marin Headlands?
A．Stay with their history teacher.B．Feed animals in the wild.
C．Explore the natural environment.D．Attend an art class indoors.
2．How much does it take at most to sign up for the camp?
A．$336.B．$340.C．$604.D．$640.
3．What is the purpose of the last part of the text?
A．To encourage teenagers to work hard.B．To stress the quality service of the camp.
C．To share an upcoming event with readers.D．To show the long-term goals of the camp.
I began learning languages at the age of five, when my parents sent me to an after-school French class at my primary school. My parents, who speak English, stressed using different languages at home — even Grandpa could speak a foreign language! I don’t remember much from those early classes, aside from learning different colours and days of the week over and over, but I do know that it was during these moments that I first discovered the joy of journeying away from my surroundings with words. Because in French class it was easy to imagine we were somewhere else, away-far away-from the present, which was a really attractive idea to a young child with a wild imagination.
I stuck with French as I grew up; it was one of those strong relationships that provides comfort. It wasn’t until I began learning Spanish (西班牙语) at age 11 that I experienced a more transformative (变化的) relationship with languages.
Looking back, it strikes me that Spanish, for me, was always about feelings. At the beginning the focus was on learning words and grammar to describe how I was feeling, but I somehow ended up with a language that helped me express myself better than my native language.
After years of studying Spanish at school, and living in Spain, my Spanish came to match, and perhaps even exceed (超过), my English. Despite having returned to the UK ten years ago, now I still often find myself stuck in English conversations, unable to express a thought or feeling with quite the same depth as I would be able to in Spanish.
Spanish affords me another kind of liveliness. I’m not just “in love”. To me, “te echo de menos” houses more feeling than “I miss you,” which takes me back to a time in my life that I miss a lot.
4．What is the author’s native language?
A．French.B．English.C．Spanish.D．Chinese.
5．Why did the author feel enjoyable in French class?
A．He could picture an amazing world.B．He had no homework to do.
C．He could turn to his parents for help.D．He found it similar to English.
6．How is Spanish different from other languages for the author?
A．It uses a host of simpler words.B．It leads to more misunderstanding.
C．It has more difficult grammar rules.D．It allows him to better express feelings. 7．What does the author want to say in the last paragraph?
A．He succeeded at the cost of hard work.B．Learning a language takes too much time.
C．Spanish brings the happy past into his mind.D．He often misses the vacation spent in the UK.
Last September, a strange seismic signal (地震信号), lasting more than a week, attracted the attention of researchers around the world. It took 68 experts from 15 countries to discover the cause of the “USO” -Unidentified Seismic Object.
The term USO is used informally by scientists for unusual seismic signals that can’t be explained, according to Kristian Svennevig, the lead author of a new report on this signal. From the start, scientists agreed this signal was not from an earthquake.
Svennevig compared earthquakes to hitting piano keys with force, creating a mix of sounds that disappeared quickly. However, the unusual signal was like a single piano key producing a clear sound that lasted for nine days.
Researchers tracked the signal to a huge snowslide in eastern Greenland’s Dickson fjord (峡湾), which was formed by melting (融化) ice due to climate change. Some 1.2 kilometers above the fjord, a mountaintop fell, driving more than 25 million cubic meters of rock and ice into the water-enough to fill 10,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
The resulting tsunami (海啸) reached a height of 200 meters. The wave’s energy was caught in the rocky fjord, causing the water to move back and forth. This movement created the seismic signal.
Svennevig noted that understanding this event took time. Even when they had ideas about what happened, they needed more information and improved models to support their findings. “We could only show that the tsunami was caught and kept moving inside the fjord for nine days after we used special army maps and improved our tsunami models,” Svennevig explained.
To the researchers, the signal served as a wakeup call-similar events may happen with landfalls in other fjords or lakes due to climate change, which could lead to more landfalls and
tsunamis in the Arctic. Understanding this event helps scientists learn more about how the Earth is changing due to global warming. There is still much to discover as we face the effects of climate change.
8．Why did Svennevig mention piano keys?
A．To explain the strange signal.B．To introduce a musical instrument.
C．To compare the sounds in nature.D．To give tips on playing the piano.
9．What caused the seismic signal?
A．A wildfire.B．A snowslide.
C．A heavy rain.D．An earthquake.
10．What can we know from Svennevig’s words?
A．It’ll take much time to receive the seismic signal.
B．It’s slow for scientists to find an answer to the event.
C．A group of scientists was caught in the deadly tsunami.
D．The researchers will make public the recent finding soon.
11．What does the author stress in the text?
A．Landfalls always happen along with tsunamis.
B．Scientists should keep an open mind on opinions.
C．This event may shape our view on various cultures.
D．The signal gives us fair warning of climate change.
Bruce has been missing the upper part of his beak (喙) since at least 2012. This makes the parrot look different. But scientists are more surprised at what he can do in spite of his injury.
When he was saved, this young bird, just at the age he was learning to fly, went to live at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, southern New Zealand.
Long, sharp beaks help parrots find insects in the woods. Bruce’s injured beak means he couldn’t forage on his own. Normally these birds use their beaks to keep their feathers (羽毛) clean, but Bruce couldn’t. However, researchers noticed that Bruce had his own way to do it.
First, he looks for his tool among pointy small stones. He then rolls a few stones around in his mouth with his tongue until he finds one that he likes. He holds the chosen stone between his tongue and lower beak to pick through his feathers.
This behavior didn’t come from the wild. When Bruce arrived at Willowbank, he was too young to learn it. And no other bird at Willowbank uses stones this way. “It seems like he just creates this tool for himself,” says Amalia Bastos, who researches how animals understand the world.
Tool use is just one of parrots’ many skills. The birds are famous for copying-and perhaps even understanding-human speech. These make the birds seem quite smart. But studying intelligence (智力) is difficult, especially in animals other than humans.
Researchers once thought these skills made humans special. But some other animals also practice these skills, such as dolphins and elephants. So do parrots. Even so, parrots may not be an obvious choice for studying human-like intelligence. Parrots’ bodies are very different than ours. Their brains also look quite simple compared to ours. But studies over the last 10 years are highlighting the hidden powers of bird brains. And those powers suggest parrots may be able to teach us about what human-like intelligence is like.
12．What can be learned about Bruce before he lived at Willowbank?
A．He was badly hurt.B．He was kept at a zoo.
C．He was old enough.D．He was lost in the woods.
13．Which best explains the word “forage” underlined in paragraph 3?
A．Cry out for help.B．Turn up in time.
C．Search for food.D．Live with others.
14．What can we infer about Bruce?
A．He taught himself to use tools.B．He always ran into trouble.
C．He failed to build a new home.D．He learnt the skill in the wild.
15．What is a suitable title for the text?
A．Taking Action to Protect Parrots B．Knowing Animals’ Survival Skill
C．Scientists Raise Young Parrots in the Lab D．Parrots May Be Smarter than We
Thought
Building positive relationships with others is important for personal growth. Here are some effective ways to better your interactions and build stronger connections.
· Practice active listening. 16 . It also means understanding and responding (回应)
thoughtfully. When someone speaks, focus on their message and pay close attention to it. Show that you are interested in the conversation by nodding, keeping eye contact, and asking questions. These make them feel valued.
· Show empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. When a friend or coworker expresses sadness or joy, don’t offer help right away. 17 Words like “I can see why you feel that way” can help create a more supportive environment.
· Communicate clearly. Clear communication is key to avoiding misunderstandings. Be clear and direct in your language. When discussing your thoughts or needs, express yourself honestly while also being considerate (体谅的) of others’ feelings. 18 .
· Be respectful and considerate. Respect is important in any good relationship. 19 . Show consideration for their time and personal space by being on time and mindful of their boundaries (边界). Small gestures, like thanking someone for their help or recognizing their contributions, go a long way in building positive relationships.
· 20 . Shared interests can strengthen connections. Take time to discover common hobbies or experiences you may have with others. Joining in activities that you both enjoy can create lasting memories and deepen your relationship. It also allows you to start enjoyable conversations.
A．Find common ground
B．Always treat others with kindness
C．Instead, recognize their feelings first
D．Listening is more than just hearing words
E．Stay in touch with the people who share our happiness
F．This doesn’t mean that we should say sorry to our friends
G．At the same time, encourage open dialogue by asking for opinions
二、完形填空
Janet Kahn-Scolaro’s sister, Susan Kahn, was badly ill and taken to a hospital in Bronxville, New York. Kahn had been hoping to 21 the high school graduation ceremony (典礼) for her daughter, Ruth Ferree. But it 22 became clear to everyone that Kahn’s condition was
getting 23 . So the hospital staff (员工) 24 a plan: They would 25 the ceremony, right there in the hospital.
“At first, I thought I could not bear to 26 this happen in front of me,” Kahn-Scolaro said. “But I realized that the hospital staff was giving us the greatest 27 ever.”
A week after the high school ceremony, a group of people 28 in Kahn’s hospital room. Along with members of her family, Ferree’s teachers and classmates were also 29 .
Ferree was awarded the diploma (毕业证书) and then moved to a room next door, where the staff had 30 food and drinks for the event.
“It was a 31 graduation,” Kahn-Scolaro recalled. “My sister was so 32 that day. She was able to experience the joy of watching her 33 graduate and starting her college journey,” Kahn-Scolaro said.
Looking back on it, Kahn-Scolaro is still 34 by the thoughtfulness of the workers who cared for her sister. She hopes that sharing this 35 will encourage other healthcare providers to go that extra mile.
21．A．leave B．attend C．hold D．check 22．A．quickly B．warmly C．probably D．simply 23．A．better B．faster C．worse D．easier 24．A．stood up for B．made up for C．put up with D．came up with 25．A．join B．recreate C．recognize D．improve 26．A．hear B．watch C．notice D．feel 27．A．price B．shock C．welcome D．gift
28．A．ran B．called C．met D．shouted 29．A．present B．anxious C．doubtful D．brave 30．A．sold B．tasted C．arranged D．hidden 31．A．confusing B．meaningful C．common D．formal 32．A．pleased B．tired C．lonely D．wise 33．A．sister B．student C．doctor D．daughter 34．A．struck B．guided C．driven D．followed 35．A．interest B．character C．diary D．story
三、语法填空
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。

When American swimmer Ali Truwit first got back into the water after 36 (lose) her leg in a shark attack (袭击), the sound of water around the pool brought back memories of that day.
Truwit, a competitive swimmer at Yale University, was 37 holiday with her teammate Sophie Pilkinton in the Turks and Caicos Islands when 38 attack happened.
“It was a terrible moment, one that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy,” Truwit said. “But when I look back now, I really try to instead focus on the 39 (strong) that Sophie and I showed and how thankful I am for Sophie’s bravery and quick thinking 40 saved my life.”
They managed 41 (fight) off the shark and swim back to the boat. Truwit was then airlifted to hospital where doctors gave her medical treatment and 42 (final) amputated (截肢) her left leg just below the knee on her 23rd birthday.
Despite the challenges, she found moments of peace and joy in the water as she rediscovered her love for it. Just 16 months later, she 43 (swim) on the biggest stage of all, and won two silver 44 (medal) at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
“It’s an indescribable feeling, but it’s on the shoulders of so many who have been such a great support to 45 (I) this year and even in the stands in Paris,” Truwit said.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，近期与父母在沟通方面遇到一些问题。

为此，你给校英文报Teens栏目主编Paul写信求助，内容包括：
1.描述你的困惑；
2.希望得到帮助。

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

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

Stuart worked at his father’s garage, Monroe’s Auto Repair, a family business that had been around for over thirty years. He was well known for always putting in hard work and sticking to doing the right thing. Everyone who had visited the garage greatly admired Stuart for how much he cared about his work and providing quality service at a very reasonable price. However, business wasn’t good recently.
On a hot July afternoon, a shiny black sports car pulled up to the garage. Its owner, Mr. Davis, a wealthy businessman, was a regular customer. He had always been polite, but he sounded quite unfriendly and acted strangely that day. Even so, Stuart welcomed him with his usual warmth.
“Good afternoon, Mr. Davis! What can I do for you today?”
“There is something wrong with my car. I think it’s the transmission (传动装置). I need it fixed as soon as possible. Can you make it?” Mr. Davis asked, in a cold, hard voice.
“Of course,” Stuart replied. “We’ll get it checked now. I’ll call you as soon as we fix it.”
As Stuart and his father began examining the sports car, they discovered something unusual. The transmission was fine, but the real problem was a minor electrical fault (故障) that would take only about one hour to fix. Stuart made a quick note of the problem and decided to have a thorough (全面的) check to ensure there were no other hidden problems. He didn’t finish the work until darkness fell.
Later that evening, Stuart was reviewing the job ticket when he noticed something amazing. The car had a high-end, specialized engine that required specific parts, and these parts were rather
expensive. If Stuart reported a major problem with the transmission, he could ask Mr. Davis to pay much more for the repair, taking advantage of the chance for more money. It would be easy to change the records and say that the problem was much worse than it really was.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Stuart sat at his desk, lost in deep thought.
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Stuart smiled, “We only ask for payment that’s necessary.”
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