高一下学期期中考试英语试卷
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。
下学期高一期中考试英语试卷(考试版)
下学期高一期中考试英语（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、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £ 9. 18.C. £ 9. 15.答案是C。
1. When does the woman usually have breakfast?A. Around 7:00.B. Around 8:00.C. Around 9:00.2. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Study for a test.B. Help with her work.C. See a movie with her.3. What does the man think of the goalkeeper?A. Important.B. Weak.C. Skilled.4. What does the woman decide to do this afternoon?A. See a movie.B. Look after a shop.C. Buy a pair of glasses.5. What do the speakers talk about?A. A neighbor.B. A baseball game.C. Health services.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。
广东省清远市凤霞中学2024_2025学年高一英语下学期期中质量检测试题
广东省清远市凤霞中学2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期中质量检测试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共9页，满分为150分。
考试用时120分钟。
留意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和学号填写在答题卡相应的位置上，用2B铅笔将自己的学号填涂在答题卡上。
2.选择题每小题选出答案后，有2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必需用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答卷纸上作答，答案必需写在答卷纸各题目指定区域内的相应位置上，超出指定区域的答案无效；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准运用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4.考生必需保持答题卡的整齐和平整。
第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
ACity： HangzhouLaunched： 2008Size：2，965 stations/ 69，750 bikesPrice：﹩32.61 deposit（押金）+ time chargeWhile taking a look at this city, you may see the best bike sharing in the world. As the second on the planet by size, the Hangzhou Public Bicycle System is one of the most common and useful shares, largely because it’s comb ined with public transportation: a single card can be used in subway, bus, taxi and bike sharing. Residents and tourists can put down a deposit of 200 Chinese Yuan （about ﹩33）and ride for an hour for free in this scenic city. Each additional hour costs only ﹩0.15. It was also the first new-generation bike-sharing system in China. By 2024 it's projected to have 175，000 bikes．City： BarcelonaLaunched： 2007Size： 420 stations/ 6，000 bikesPrice：﹩61.93 per yearBarcelona’s Bicycling Program developed Spain's b ike-sharing business in a big way. This program took off like wildfire on wheels，and because four times bigger in one year．It inspired different copycat programs all over the country．Today，Spain has 132 bike-sharing systems. The program is one of the world's most respected and popular shares. But it is only open to residents and tourists are not allowed to use it．City： ParisLaunched：2007Size：1,751 stations/ 23,900 bikesPrice：﹩38.52 per year/ ﹩2.26 per dayParis’s bike-sharing is the star of the world. Launched in 2007，it is the world's largest outside of China．Cheap by American standards，you can ride around Paris on a €1.7 day pass-the first half hour of each trip is free．Because this system covers the city with an average of 50 stations per square mile，it's a favourite with both locals and tourists．1. What do we know about Barcelona’s Bicycling Program？A. It has driven the development of Spain's bike﹣sharing．B. It has once been ruined by fire accidentsC. It is popular among travellers．D. It consists of 175，000 bikes．2. How much should you pay to ride a shared bike in Paris？A. Nothing for an hour．B. ﹩61.93 per year．C. ﹩2.26 per day．D. ﹩1.7 per day．3. What do the Hangzhou Public Bicycle System and Paris’s bike sharing have in common？A. They are open to both locals and tourists．B. The have the same amount of stations．C. They were founded in the same year．D. They require a deposit of over ﹩30．BMalala Yousafzai is a Pakistani student and education activist who began speaking out for girls’ edu cation at the age of 11. After surviving an assassination(暗杀) at the age of 15，she co-founded the Malala Fund(基金会) with her father to create a world where girls everywhere could be educated without fear. Her fund supports every girl’s right to 12 years of free，safe，quality education and works mainly in countries such as Pakistan，Afghanistan，India and Nigeria.Malala believes girls are the best investment(投资) in the future peace and further development of our world. It will never be a wrong choice to spend money on girls.In 2014 the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai the Nobel Peace Prize for their fight against the suppression(镇压) of children and young people and for the right of all children to education. Malala became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize winner.Accepting the award，Malala said，“This award is not just for me.It is for those forgotten children who want education. It is for those scared children who want peace. It is for those voiceless children who want c hange.”In her new picture book, Malala’s Magic Pencil, Malala returns to her childhoodto teach young readers about the importance of hope, believing in magic, and making the world a better place.Malala’s first book，her personal life story co-written with Christina Lamb, I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World，was published in 2013. She is also the subject of the 2015 film He Named Me Malala.4．What’s the purpose of the Malala Fund?A．To improve girls’ safety.B．To get young girls to school.C．To improve people’s living conditions.D．To win women lifetime education rights.5．Which of the following is Malala’s opinion of girls according to Paragraph 2?A．They are quite good at making investments.B．They are in greater need of peace than boys.C．They will play an important role in the future.D．They do more for the development of the world than boys.6．What can be inferred from what Malala said while accepting the award?A．She has a caring attitude.B．She is satisfied with her education.C．She feels powerless to change the world.D．She will have more supporters in the coming years.7．What can be learned about Malala’s Magic Pencil?A．It teaches readers how to draw. B．It was Malala’s first book.C．It was a co-written book. D．It spreads hope.CYou might think people all over the United States have Wi-Fi—wireless Internet service—and mobile phones. But there is no such service in Green Bank，West Virginia，a tiny town four hours from the US capital，Washington D．C. Fewer than 150 people live in Green Bank，which has two churches，an elementary school and a public library. It is also home to the largest radio telescope in the world.There is a ban(禁令) on Wi-Fi in Green Bank，along with anything else that can create electromagnetic(电磁的) waves. Officials say the waves could disturb the signals the telescope receives.For many Americans，a visit to Green Bank is a little like returning to the 1950s. To get there, you must read road signs because there is no GPS service in the town.People can connect with the Internet through telephones，but wireless service is not allowed.The observatory(天文台) is one of the largest employers in the area. The National Science Foundation (NSF) spends about $8.2 million a year to operate the observatory，telescope and educational center.Jonah Bauserman is a technician. If he supposes there is a signal that is not allowed in the zone，he drives to the house where the signal is coming from and checks it.But once a week，when the device is cleaned，some banned devices are allowed near it.People in the town respect the work of the scientists. And they say they are happy to live without Wi-Fi and mobile phones.“You know，instead of sitting here with our phones and other devices we’re out fishing，hun ting and going to each other’shouses.” Everyone knows each other and communication is almost always face to face. 8．What will you see when you pay a visit to Green Bank?A．GPS service. B．Guide posts.C．Cellphone towers. D．Radio-controlled toys.9．What is Jonah Bauserman’s duty in his work?A．Following signals from cellphones.B．Cleaning the telescope once a week.C．Listening for signals from outer space.D．Protecting the telescope from being affected.10．What has the telescope brought to the local people?A．Great wealth.B．Many job chances.C．A healthier lifestyle.D．Much difficulty in life.11．What may be the best title for this text?A．An American Town Without Wi-Fi and Mobile PhonesB．Good Relationships Between People in an American TownC．The Largest Radio Telescope in the WorldD．A Better Life Without Wireless Devices其次节七选五阅读（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
浙江省杭州2023-2024学年高一下期中考试英语试卷含答案
杭州2023学年第二学期高一年级期中考英语试卷（答案在最后）本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
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.Who graduated from Nanjing Normal University?A.Nancy’s mother.B.The woman.C.The man.2.Why did the accident happen?A.The traffic signal stopped working.B.One of the drivers drove after drinking.C.The drivers didn’t keep to the speed limit.3.What is the man’s opinion about his Arabic class?A.His Arabic teacher is difficult to deal with.B.He needs time to digest the new knowledge.C.Arabic grammar is beyond his comprehension.4.What will Jack do first?A.Get some ingredients（食材）.B.Cook a meal.C.Walk the dog.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Clothes.B.A plant.C.A season.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。
辽宁省大连市滨城高中联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷
辽宁省大连市滨城高中联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷一、阅读理解Hong Kong is one of the most expensive cities in the world, with its delicious food and big luxury (奢侈的) shopping malls. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the city without stretching your wallet. With good planning, you can enjoy many things in Hong Kong for free.1. Go gallery hopping and marvel at beautiful artworks.Hong Kong is home to plenty of independent art galleries that exhibit works from various artists around the world. While galleries are spread across the city, we argue that the best place to go gallery hopping is around Central and Sheung Wan.2. Get up-close with nature at one of the scenic hiking routes.Hong Kong is filled with thick greenery, mountains, and amazing natural landscapes. So, go hiking at any of the scenic routes the city has. For hiking beginners, the Peak trail is among the easiest and in the end, you’ll be treated to epic views of Victoria Harbour.3. Step back in time at the traditional villagesHong Kong’s traditional villages have been serving as a time machine to showcase Hong Kong’s past. Among the best-reserved villages is Tsang Tai Uk. The original brick, timber, and granite materials are still well-maintained within the walls.1．Who may find the Peak trail most appealing?A．Science fans.B．Outdoor lovers.C．Water sports followers.D．Gallery goers.2．Which tourist destination offers a glimpse of Hong Kong’s history?A．Central and Sheung Wan B．The Peak trailC．Tsang Tai UK D．Dragon’s Back3．Who are the most likely target readers for this article?A．Travelers lacking experience.B．Travelers on a tight budget.C．Travelers into remote areas.D．Travelers seeking local cuisine.Zong Qinghou, the founder and chairman of Hangzhou Wahaha Group, China passed away on Sunday at the age of 79. As one of the most respected representatives of China’s first generation of entrepreneurs (企业家) since the country embarked on reform and opening-up in 1978, Zong’s down-to-earth style and innovative spirit greatly impressed the public.Born in 1945 in Suqian, Jiangsu province, Zong took over a small grocery store at a school in Hangzhou in 1987. In 1989, he founded Hangzhou Wahaha Nutritional Food Factory. In 1996, Zong launched Wahaha AD calcium milk, which became a great hit with Chinese consumers. The company’s products now cover more than 200 categories, including purified water, milk and yogurt drinks, carbonated drinks, fruit and vegetable juice, tea and coffee drinks, with its sales revenue reaching 51.2 billion yuan in 2022. It has nearly 30,000 employees and 8l production bases nationwide. Zong was ranked as the country’s richest person in 2010, 2012 and 2013 by business magazine Forbes.However, Zong led a simple life, and it was common to see him dressed in a white shirt and black cloth shoes. He once said, “I am an ordinary person, but luckily I was born in such an era (时代).” He said that Wahaha would not exist without reform and opening-up. He said that Chinese entrepreneurs should fulfill their social responsibilities, and create wealth for the people, adding that they should create more employment opportunities and participate in public welfare activities, contributing to the country’s economic and social development.Moreover, Zong attached great importance to technological innovation to ensure the quality and diversity (多样性) of Wahaha’s products in a highly competitive market, and provide strong impetus to the company’s sustainable growth. It is widely acknowledged that Zong’s management philosophy has set an example for the development of China’s private economy.4．What does the underlined word “categories” mean?A．Sorts.B．Sources.C．Lines.D．Fields.5．What can we learn from the passage?A．Wahaha AD calcium milk gained great popularity worldwide.B．Zong firmly believes he is an extraordinary and fortunate man.C．Zong extremely values the quality and diverity of Wahaha’s productsD．Wahah’s success only resulted from Zong’s devotion and intelligence.6．Which of the following words can best describe Zong Qinghou?A．simple and responsible.B．devoted and creative.C．competitive and ordinary.D．modest and independent7．Where is the passage most probably taken from?A．A guideline.B．A menu.C．A brochure.D．A website.The world's first restaurant operated by robots has attracted plenty of diners after it officially started service in Zhujiang New Town in this Guangdong provincial capital on Monday. The restaurant, which only serves Guangdong Shunde cuisine, allows robots to cook, deliver food, place orders for diners and handle most of the work in the restaurant.“The robot chefs can actually compete with famous chefs from Shunde, which is known for its delicious dishes at home and abroad,” said a diner surnamed Chen. Chen and his friends praised the delicious food cooked by the robots after they tasted fried vegetables, steamed fish and braised pigeon in the restaurant on Monday. A local Shunde cuisine chef surnamed Ma Huiliang said he gave the fried vegetables cooked by the robot 90 out of 100 points. But Ma said he never worries that robots would replace chefs in the future. “On the contrary, it is a liberating opportunity for chefs when robots can cook,” he said. “Chefs can focus their work on innovation and research for new food to better inherit and develop Chinese cuisine when robots can cook.” Ma added.Qiu Mi, assistant president of Country Garden Group, which runs the restaurant, said the restaurant now has 46 different kinds of robots that can do almost all the work of the restaurant, including welcoming clients, frying dishes, mixing wines, making dessert, cooking rice, operating a cloud rail system and delivering food.And all the diners can see how their food is being cooked by robots in the kitchen, which is separated by transparent glass walls from the dining hall, Qiu said. The restaurant combines new and high technology with traditional Chinese cuisine, Qiu added.8．What's the main idea of Paragraph 2?A．Robots probably take chefs’ place in the future.B．Dishes cooked by robots and chefs are equally tastyC．The high efficiency and quality of the dishes by robots.D．People's various views about robots’ influence on chefs.9．What's Ma Huiliang's attitude towards robot chefs?A．Disapproving.B．Doubtful.C．Supportive.D．Worried. 10．Diners can enjoy the following services at the restaurant EXCEPT .A．Mixed wines made by robots.B．Cuisines from different regions.C．Appreciating the cooking process.D．Robots’ food delivery and welcome.11．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．Robots are on the way to take the place of chefs.B．Chinese diners have a close encouter with robots.C．A newly-combined cusine draws diners’ attention.D．World's first robot-operated resturant opens in China.Protect the night skyAs a nature photographer, stars have always been one of my favourite elements in the photos. They offer an connection to a universe that is mysterious and grand, connecting our earthly lives to the heavens. Since the earliest recorded history, the night sky has sparked our imaginations and become deeply rooted in our cultures, traditions, artwork, and in later years, has inspired the development of technology with the hope of reaching beyond our blue planet.With the development of the industrial (工业的) world, though, we have begun to lose the clarity (清晰) that thousands of generations of people and wildlife before us have enjoyed. Because of excesssive (过度) use of lighting, stars have become fainter (模糊的). For photographers hoping to capture the magic of the night sky, they must seek new places. Dark places are far from the reach of a city, and those place are becoming harder and harder to find.Thanks to conservation groups, led by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), we have an opportunity to improve our night skies and recapture ancient magic. By holding the International Dark-Sky week, a yearly celebration of the night sky, the IDA is helping cities, communities and families do their part in helping make skies darker. Dark skies benefit more thanjust nature photographers; they are important to many wildlife species that also depend on them.Here are some simple steps we all can do that are easy and inexpensive:* Change your light bulbs to a dark-sky-friendly color, the closer the light is similar to “firelight” and the further it is away from a blue or white color, the better it is for the environment.* Use a light fixture that channels the light down and instead of wide and open.* Turn your lights off before bed!12．Why does the author prefer photographing stars so much?A．They inspire the author to learn cultures and art.B．They are often paid little attention to by most people.C．They are hardly seen due to the industrial development.D．They build a close relation between universe and humans.13．How can photographers get a satisfying photo of the night sky?A．By looking for places without light.B．By turning to government for helpC．By avoiding using any light bulbs.D．By promoting industrial development14．What can we infer from passage?A．Blue and white are the dark-sky-friendly colors.B．Many species of wildlife depend on dark skies.C．Little efforts are needed to protect the night sky.D．Joint efforts are needed to regain the darker sky.15．What is the author's writing purpose?A．To highlight the value of protecting the night sky.B．To inform people of the current situation of night sky.C．To call on people to take action to protect the night skyD．To show author's great concern for the use of lightingPeople all desire to be noticed by others. Your style——the way you dress up, the way you carry yourself, the trends (趋势) you follow——plays a key role in helping your stand out from the others. 16 The following tips can help you.Be yourself.Nothing will help you stand out of the crowd more than your own features because there can be only one you. Everyone has their own belief, their own way of thinking, their own experiences that shape their styles. 17 Copying others will make you just another face in acrowd.Keep an open mind.Open-mindedness helps you see things from a different perspective, understand others, find opportunities, and learn from others. 18 There are several styles that you should explore and determine which suits your own personality. Nobody knows what fashion you are enthusiastic about. But you should be clearly aware of your own true feelings about it.Keep up with the recent trends.Fashion is always changing. 19 As society changes, so does fashion. Changing trends reflect the changes in people’s taste. Similarly, your sense of fashion changes as you gain more experiences in life. Keeping track of the latest fashion will help you redefine your style.20 .Your attitude towards dressing can make a significant difference to your look. You can wear a very beautiful dress, but if you can't carry it with confidence, it will not look good on you. On the other hand, even an average dress looks great on people who wear it confidently. Don't wear an uncomfortable dress just because everyone or your friend is wearing it. Remember, it's okay to have your own style as long as you are confident with it.A．Take a positive attitude.B．Wear your confidence.C．What worked yesterday may not work today.D．Having an open mind can be very helpful in recognizing your style.E．Also, keeping an open mind helps you have a clear picture of yourself.F．However, self-doubt just drives many to abandon their own ways and follow what everyone else is doing.G．Simply following the fashion trends or wearing expensive clothes will not help you get a unique style.二、完形填空As I had grown up in Belgium, going to university in the UK made me feel 21 and lonely. Although I was 22 , I felt unable to share my feelings with anyone and 23 about my future.Things were getting harder and harder and, one day, the moment I saw my poor history grades on the noticeboard, my heart 24 . I even had a sudden thought that 25 my life would be a way out. I was in my own world when a girl 26 me and said: “You look upset. Are you OK?”27 I didn't say much back to her, the little conversation was all it took to interrupt my suicidal (自杀) thoughts. The small talk was a great 28 to me and made me realize it's OK to 29 for help. I spoke to my university and they provided me with a mentor (导师) to help. I also shared my feelings with my loved ones. By doing so, I created a strong support network that I could 30 .When I started working at Network Rail in 2019, I heard that Smaritans provided training for 31 working in the rail industry on identifying and helping people who may be vulnerable(脆弱的). 32 , I knew I had to sign up. I wanted to turn my experience into something useful and positive, and to equip myself to offer 33 to others who might be feeling like I did back then. The session was fantastic and interestingly shone a light on the fact that everyone has the skills to 34 to others, and even save a life.So, if you ever notice someone struggling, try to talk to them. 35 , starting a conversation is just a small act, but sometimes that is all it takes to save a life! 21．A．regretful B．calm C．lost D．unsafe 22．A．struggling B．conducting C．complaining D．urging 23．A．annoyed B．concerned C．satisfied D．thrilled 24．A．attacked B．beat C．extended D．sank 25．A．surviving B．saving C．ending D．restoring 26．A．approached B．commented C．criticised D．judged 27．A．Unless B．Once C．While D．Despite 28．A．success B．honor C．delight D．relief 29．A．help out B．pick out C．reach out D．put out30．A．rely on B．base on C．turn on D．move on 31．A．colleagues B．members C．staff D．volunteers 32．A．Surprisingly B．Immediately C．Fortunately D．Currently 33．A．assistance B．donation C．ensurance D．forgiveness 34．A．make an effort B．make an impact C．make a difference D．make a deal 35．A．Repeatedly B．Unexpectedly C．Admittedly D．Reportedly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。
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。
2022-2023学年江苏省海安高级中学高一下学期期中考试英语试题
2022-2023学年江苏省海安高级中学高一下学期期中考试英语试题1. What does the man want to do?A．Reserve a cheap hotel.B．Go to Mexico on business.C．Relax and enjoy himself2. What will the woman get?A．Carpet cleaner. B．A paper towel. C．A glass of wine.3. Who is the woman?A．She’s a teacher.B．She’s a student.C．She’s an assistant.4. Where are the speakers headed?A．To a swimming pool. B．To the beach. C．To a restaurant.5. Why is the museum of great significance?A．It’s a museum for old art.B．It will be built on a small island.C．It’s the first of its kind in Indonesia.6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much does an entrance ticket cost?A．Two dollars. B．Five dollars. C．Seven dollars. 2. How does the woman pay?A．In cash. B．By cheque. C．By credit card. 7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where did the tomato sauce come from?A．A local farm.B．A store only five miles away.C．The man’s own tomatoes2. What does the woman think of cooking?A．She enjoys it.B．It makes her feel creative.C．She doesn’t have the patience for it.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
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。
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福建省福州第三中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Even if you're in the market for a new smartphone，your older one needn't go to landfill （垃圾场）.Is your older smartphone or tablet now lacking the ability to meet your daily demands？If so，don't throw away just yet—it could still easeful for jobs that require a little less processing power.Smartphones and tablets can enjoy a second life as a universal remote control for smart devices and their various apps around the home. You can also use them to play music and video from streaming services，to cast to compatible devices，or as a home server.Why not attach an old iPad to the wall to use as a digital calendar or family planner？Or save a huge amount of money on baby monitors by fixing a phone or tablet with a monitoring app above the bassinet（婴儿摇篮）instead？If you can't repurpose your old smartphone， recycle it instead.Smartphones are full of recyclable materials including rare and valuable metals such as gold， silver ， platinum and copper— 99%of these can be reused if you recycle your phone correctly.They may end up in new tech products or enjoy a new life as something entirely different.For example，the plastic in mobile phone casing can be processed into pellets（小球）and used for products such as.pallets（托盘）.Not only does this mean producing less plastic，but it cuts down on the energy needed to make new plastics.Some people are understandably unwilling to recycle their phones because they worry about losing their personal data，or that it'll end up in the wrong hands.But，by following some simple steps、you can wipe your data before you recycle it.1、Y our older smartphone or tablet can be reused for many jobs exceptA.working as a digital calendarB.monitoring babiesC.processing complex dataD.playing streaming video2、How can you recycle your older smartphone？A. Reuse the metals in it to develop new products.B.Fix it with a monitoring app.C.Break it down with certain chemicals.D.Transform it to a new one.3、What may the passage talk about next？A. Why people are unwilling to recycle their phones.B. Measures to recycle your older smartphone.C.Importance of protecting your personal data.D.Give suggestions to remove your data on the phone."Sunshine might be healthier than most people think, outweighing the risk of skin cancer", British doctors suggested last week. The four researchers at Bristol University were accused of weakening years of campaigning to warn people of the dangers of too much sun. Experts agree exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays increases the risk of skin cancer and accelerates the signs of aging. But in the British Medical Journal the Bristol team led by Andrew Ness wrote, "There is evidence that the potential benefits of exposure to sunlight may outweigh the widely publicized negative effects on the incidence of skin cancer."Vitamin D, made in the body in reaction to sunlight, prevented rickets(软骨病) in children and was associated with a protective effect against heart disease.Sunshine was also useful for treating certain skin conditions and there was also the "feel good effect of lying or sitting in the sun". The researchers said it was too early to advise people to spend more time in the sun, but suggested the basis of the current advice to cover up should be reviewed."Perhaps, while we await the conclusions of such formal analyses, those of us who enjoy spending time in the sun can rest assured that the chance that we will be one of the people dying from the sun small." they added.Their article was strongly criticized by health campaigners who claimed it was unbalanced and not backed by scientific evidence. Britain's Health Education Authority said skin cancer was the most common form of cancer in the country, with more than 50, 000 new cases diagnosed each year and more than 2,000 people dying from the disease. It said treatment almost always required surgery and almost 50 percent of cases were fatal. The authority's skin cancer campaign manager Christopher New said, "We are very disappointed with this controversial article. It doesn't have enough supporting evidence and runs the risk undoing many years of "good health education".4、What can we learn about the four researchers in the first paragraph?A. They were accused of warning people of the danger of too much sunB. They agreed exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays accelerated people's aging.C. They publicized the negative effect of the sun on the incidence of skin cancerD. They believed being exposed to sunlight might be beneficial to people's health.5、What will the Bristol team support?A. Children should cover up in the sunlight.B. Sunshine helps to treat some skin conditions.C. Those enjoying the sun are free of skin cancer.D. People should currently spend more time in the sun6、What does the "good health education" in the last paragraph refer to?A. Warning people of the danger of too much sunlight.B. Informing people of the benefits of exposure to sunlight.C. Convincing people of the effect of sun on skin conditionsD. Reminding people of the good feeling of lying or sitting in the sun.7、What is the main idea of this passage?A. More people are dying from skin cancer.B. Sunshine does more harm than good to skin.C. Sunshine can prevent heart disease in childrenD. A study found sunshine has lots of benefitsDo you get your best ideas when you are bored，or when you are out doing new things？ What should we look for when we want to be more creative？Boredom（枯燥）and stimulus（刺激物）may be opposites，but studies into creativity suggest that actually we might need both.Writing for BBC Culture，Clair Thorp looks at the role that boredom plays in the creative process.Many writers and artists credit being bored with helping them have their best ideas — JK Rowling came up with Harry Potter while on a long train journey.Thorp tells us how some researchers believe that boredom drives our brains to find something to do —leading to creative ideas.So， maybe we should take the advice of the musician Quest love and learn to ignore the distractions that we can find on our phones.However，before we all start planning how to bore ourselves into creativity，Sandi Mann， an academic and author，warns that too much boredom can take away the energy we need for creativity.Many experts talk about the importance of finding new experiences inorder to be more creative.Actor and writer Kayode Ewumi recommends getting on a random bus and seeing where you end up or learning a new musical instrument as ways to avoid writer's block.Professor Gerard Puccio，a professor of creativity studies，believes that having to look at new things，or old things in a different light，can force us to make unusual connections and come up with innovative solutions.So perhaps what we need is a balance enough stimulus to make us look at things in different ways ，and enough boredom to give us the breathing space to work through these thoughts.8、Which statement will Questlove agree with？A. Musicians tend to feel bored with their careers.B.Online information is the source of inspiration.C.New experiences invite more different ideas.D.Boredom can promote creative ideas.9、According to Sandi Mann，what could be the problem with having too much boredom？A. Not having enough energy to be creative.B. Failing to gain inspiration from others.C. Being stuck.in old things.D.Losing.interest in creative work.10、Which might be the best way to become more creative？A. Thinking independently all the time.B. Making use of materials at hand.C.Balancing boredom and new experiences.D.Looking for stimulus here and there.11、How does the author explain the point in the text？A. By making comparisons.B.By quoting famous people's views.C. 'By conducting a study.D. By relating to different cultures.We've known for years that plants can see，hear，smell and communicate with chemicals．Now，reported New Scientist，they have been recorded making sounds when stressed．In a yet to be published study，Itzhak Khait and his team at Tel Aviv University，inIsrael，found that tomato and tobacco plants can make ultrasonic（超声的）noises．The plants "cry out" due to lack of water，or when their stems（茎）are cut．It's just too high﹣pitched（音调高的）for humans to hear．Microphones placed 10 centimeters away from the plants picked up sounds in the ultrasonic range of20to100kilohertz（千赫兹）．Human hearing usually ranges from20 hertz to 20 kilohertz． "These findings can alter the way we think about the plant kingdom，"they wrote．On average， "thirsty" tomato plants made 35 sounds an hour，while tobacco plants made 11．When plant stems were cut，tomato plants made an average of 25 sounds in the following hour，and tobacco plants 15．Unstressed plants produced fewer than one sound per hour，on average．Perhaps most interestingly ， different types of stress led to different sounds ． The researchers trained a machine﹣learning model to separate the plants' sounds from those of the wind，rain and other noises of the greenhouse．In most cases，it correctly identified whether the stress was caused by dryness or a cut，based on a sound's intensity and frequency．Water﹣ hungry tobacco appears to make louder sounds than cut tobacco，for example．Although Khait and his colleagues only looked at tomato and tobacco plants，they think other plants also make sounds when stressed．If farmers could hear these sounds，said the team，they could give water to the plants that need it most．As climate change causes more droughts，they said this would be important information for farmers． "The sounds that drought﹣stressed plants make could be used in precision agriculture（精准农业）， " said Anne Visscher at the Royal Botanic Gardens，Kew， in the UK．Khait's report also suggests that insects and mammals can hear the sounds up to 5 meters away and respond．For example，a moth（蛾子）may decide not to lay eggs on a water ﹣stressed plant．Edward Farmer，at the University of Lausanne，Switzerland，isIf plants are screaming for fear of their survival ，should we be thankful we can't hear them？12、What did Khait and his team find from their research？A. Plants made low﹣pitched sounds when in danger．B. Plants were able to produce sounds in response to stresses．C. Plants picked up a wider range of sounds when stressed．D. Plants made ultrasonic noises to communicate with each other．13、How did tomato and tobacco plants react to different stresses according to the text？A．A plant reacted to different stresses with the same sound．B. Cut tomato plants produced more sounds per hour than water﹣hungry ones．C. Cut tobacco plants seemed to make weaker sounds than drought﹣stressed ones．D. Tobacco plants might make louder sounds than tomato plants when short of water．14、What's the main idea of Paragraph 6？A．The potential applications of the research．B．Challenges facing farmers in the future．C．Farmers' contributions to the research．D．What the future agriculture will be like．15、The underlined word "speculative" in the second to last paragraph has the closestA. practicalB. unsuspectedC．unsupportedD．complicated二、七选五16、Nowadays，are you sitting more and more？Take a moment to think about your sitting habits.You're probably sitting while reading this. ①_________Besides，many people still lie on the sofa swiping their phones instead of doing exercise after work.That's undoubtedly a lot of sitting.The fact is that the amount of time spent sitting has increased over time. ②_________People know sitting too much is unsuitable，and most of us naturally feel a little guilty after a long﹣time TV watching.But what problems gradually exist when we seat ourselves for nearly eight hours per day？A study on nearly 8000 adults suggests that there's a direct relationship between the time spent sitting and our risk of early death from any cause.③________"Sit less，move more" is what the Heart Foundation encourages us to do.④________It is like telling people to just "exercise" without telling them how. Exercise guidelines are always more practical. For example，the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults do exercise for two hours and 30 minutes every week，plus muscle strengthening exercise two or more days a week. We need similar guidelines for sitting.⑤________One of them is from Diaz's research team. "It would probably be like this：for every 30 continuous minutes of siting， stand up and move or walk for five minutes at a quick pace，" Diaz，the lead researcher，said，adding that the study has put us a step closer to the satisfying guidelines. But more researches are needed to confirm their approaches.A. Now it's time to get up and move around.B. It is quite usual for you to remain seated in a business meeting.C. As the total sitting time increases，so does the danger of early death.D. But the function of this rule is just too simple and abstract to benefit us a lot.E. The experts suggest that more exercise should be done to reduce sitting time.F. It is reported that many people have spent more than 6 hours sitting or lying.G. Various specific and detailed guidelines have been made to inspire people to reduce sitting time.三、完形填空（15空）When I asked my mom for piano lessons in 2010, we were in the fallout of therecession(经济衰退). She said a polite "No".lessons again. I passed grade five, practicing only on my piece of paper.the composer or when the piece of music was written. I felt stressed out. To my amazement, II am now at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, one of the world's leadingmotivate my curiosity about how music works.17、A. measurements B. tunes C. prices D. scales18、A. folded B. piled C. wrapped D. stuck19、A. guitar B. violin C. keyboard D. drum20、A. voice B. sound C. whisper D. record21、A. nervous B. disappointed C. satisfied D. serious22、A. amused B. frightened C. struck D. puzzled23、A. abandoned B. took C. failed D. passed24、A. afford B. perform C. postpone D. prepare25、A. alternative B. breakthrough C. question D. surprise26、A. big B. spending C. easy D. borrowed27、A. simple B. tough C. enjoyable D. fulfilling28、A. related B. concerned C. involved D. collected29、A. role B. job C. place D. refund30、A. after B. since C. until D. before31、A. mental B. abundant C. false D. fancy四、短文填空32、David was upset by the plastic going into the oceans.To help solve the problem，he had①__________creative idea﹣ to create plastic like money， which he calls the "Plastic Bank". The goal of Plastic Bank is to use plastic to help people solve the problems②__________（gradual）.The Plastic Bank adds a value③__________plastic waste by paying people to recycle it.The program began in 2015 in Haiti，a poor island nation with many problems of waste plastic.The Plastic Bank has opened 30"markets"in Haiti.At the Plastic Bank markets，people can exchange the plastic they've collected for④__________they need.The Plastic Bank markets sell lots of things for local people's⑤__________（ convenient）.The stores also allow plastic collectors to use the money they earn to pay⑥__________health care orschool.To make sure that the plastic is recycled，the Plastic Bank works with partners，⑦__________agree to use the plastic that is collected.When customers buy these products，which are labeled（贴标签）"Social Plastic"，they know that they are both helping people in other parts of the world⑧__________keeping plastic out of the oceans.So far，the Plastic Bank⑨__________（ keep） about 7 million pounds of plastic out of the oceans.It makes a great⑩__________（contribute）to the ocean world.33、The government has awarded ﹩5 million to three different local nonprofit organizations.The money is planned①__________（give）over a four﹣year period and is aimed at helping approximately 1.000 homeless people in this area.One organization,②__________(base)in Wood bridge，is expected③__________（receive）﹩1.5 million.The head of the organization says that they will focus their resources on④__________（educate） the homeless." We will probably build another school- home with this money，" he said."A school﹣ home is exactly what it⑤__________（sound）like.It is a school and a home.We provide accommodation and teach them how⑥__________（be） gardeners，painters，carpenters，bricklayers，electricians，and air﹣conditioning repairmen."Y ou wouldn't believe the success that we have had.In fact，a couple of weeks ago，our office air﹣conditioning⑦__________（ go） out.My secretary called a repairman.To our surprise，the repairman turned out⑧__________（be）one of our first homeless students.He now⑨__________（own）half of this city's air﹣conditioning repairing business，plus two houses，two cars and a boat!He has a dozen employees.He lives better than I am.So it's not surprising that we have our air﹣conditioning fixed without⑩__________（ charge）.I think I might sign up for the air﹣conditioning class myself in this school﹣home ne xt year."五、书面表达34、最近，你校学生会需招聘一名母语是英语的留学生做学习和活动的顾问，请你写一则招聘启事。
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.
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安徽省六安第一中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
六安一中2023年春学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（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，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. How does the man know Greg?A. He is in the same class with Greg.B. He met Greg in Sweden.C. He teaches Greg physics.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Use a different plug.B. Buy a new television.C. Try to repair the old television.3. What does the man think about the new airport?A. It’s far away.B. It’s noisy.C. It’s crowded.4. What kind of morning meal does the man prefer?A. A simple meal.B. A sweet meal.C. A large meal.5. Where are the speakers?A. At a supermarket.B. At a flower shop.C. At a drugstore.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。
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。
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。
高一下学期期中考试英语试卷真题
高一下学期期中考试英语试卷一、阅读理解1. 阅读理解Rosie Dutton, a teacher from Relax Kids in Tamworth, UK, used two apples to show her students the often unseen but harmful effects of school bullying. She posted the lesson on Facebook, where it’s been shared more than 160,000 times.Rosie Dutton explained that during one of her classes she presented the children with two red apples. What the kids didn’t know was that before the lesson, she had repeatedly dropped one of the apples on the floor. And yet, on the outside at least, both apples looked perfect.“I picked up the apple I’d dropped on the floor and started to tell the children how I disliked this apple,” Dutton wrote. “I told them that because I didn’t like it, I didn’t want them to like it either, so they should call it names too.”Some of the children looked at her as if she were “crazy”, but the students passed the apple around the circle, calling it names.Continuing the exercise, the teacher then passed the second apple around the circle. This apple, however, was s howered with words like: “Your skin is beautiful,” and “ what a beautiful colour you have.”Dutton then showed thestudents both apples once again, stressing that “there was no change, and both apples still looked the same.”Finally, Dutton cut both apples open. The apple that the class treated kindly looked fresh inside. But the other apple—the one they’d treated poorly—was bruised（瘀伤的) beneath its skin.“I think there was a light bulb moment for the children immediately,” Dutton said. “When people are bullied, especially children, they feel horrible inside and sometimes don’t show or tell others how they are feeling. If we hadn’t have cut that apple open, we would never have known how much pain we had caused it.”Dutton explained how important it is to teach children to stand up for one another, and to stop any form of bullying.“Let’s create a generation of kind caring children,” the teacher wrote. “The tongue has no bones, but is strong enough to break a heart. So be careful with your words.”（1）What had the teacher done to the first apple before the lesson?A . She had introduced it to the kids.B . She had coloured it brightly.C . She had made it look perfect.D . She had damaged it purposely.（2）What does the underlined part “calling it names”mean?A . Shouting at it.B . Making fun of it.C . Cheering for it.D . Saying rude things.（3）What did the teacher tell the kids to do with the second apple?A . Drop it.B . Praise it.C . Ignore it.D . Respect it.（4）What’s the purpose of the teacher’s us ing two apples in class?A . To draw the kids’ attention.B . To explain her personal preferences.C . To help the kids understand the results of bullying.D . To make a comparison between them.2. 阅读理解As I enter my 40s, I’ve noticed many of my parents’ gen eration think social networking is something they are simply unable to understand. They fear that, should they try, they will somehow get it wrong; they will say the wrong thing, do the wrong thing or behave in a way that causes embarrassment. But here’s t he first secret of social media: Everyone feels this way.I recently met a young actor who was complaining that her work demands that she join Microblog, but she always feels like she doesn’t have anything smart to say. It’s the same resistance I hear fro m the older generation, who, however, have somehow believed that age is the barrier, rather than the differences of personal taste.Here’s the second secret of social media: everybody uses it for more or less the same reasons. Older generations often sign up to stay in touch with children and relatives. We talk about this kind of communication like it’s some old-fashioned activity, but it is exactly why younger people use social media. The truth is that most people use social media to gently keep an eye on one another, to see how those they care about are doing without needing to ring them up on the phone every night.And this is the last secret of social media: everyone gets to use them in their own way. Newcomers—younger and older—who worry about “gettin g it right” are thinking that there’s a right way to get them. But actually there isn’t. Personally, I talk a lot on Microblog. And some people post nothing and they use social media every day as readers. Social media companies would rather see people decorating their networks with pictures and posts, butthere’s no rule against being a fly on the wall. It’s also a fine way to get involved.We’re quick to forget that the web wasn’t invented by 13-year-olds; it was created by today’s seniors. I’d never try forcing those with no interest in social networks to use Microblog. But don’t let the talk of age divides put you off. There’s nothing to stop the older generation from joining in the network their own generation created.（1）What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage?A . To share with us his personal experience using social media.B . To free the old generation from fearing using social media.C . To explain why the old generation don’t use social media.D . To tell us a few secrets of social media that he discovered.（2）The expression “a fly on the wall” in the 4 th paragraph refers to _________.A . people who prefer reading online booksB . people who simply observe others’ postsC . people who cause trouble to other sD . people who post many fancy pictures（3）According to the author, which is a reason for old people’s fear using social media?A . They have no particular interest in social networking.B . They prefer staying in touch with relatives in real life.C . They believe they may be trapped in embarrassing situations.D . They have no idea which contents to post online.（4）Which of the following may best describe the structure of this passage?A .B .C .D .3. 阅读理解I don’t ev er want to talk about being a woman scientist again. There wasa time in my life when people kept asking me stories about what it’s like to work in a field under the control of men. I was never very good at telling those stories because truthfully I never found them interesting. What I do find interesting is the existence of the universe, the shape of space time and the nature of black holes.At 19, when I began studying astrophysics, it did not bother me in the least to be the only woman in the classroom. But while earning my Ph.D. at MIT and then as a post-doctor doing space research, the problem started to bother me. My every achievement—jobs, research papers, awards—was viewed from the angle of gender politics. So were my failures.Then one day a few years ago, out of my mouth came a sentence that would finally become my reply to any and all provocations: I don’t talk about that any more. It took me 10 years to get back the confidence I had at 19 and to realize that I didn’t want to deal with gender pr oblems. Why should removing sexism be yet another terrible burden on every female scientist? After all, I don’t study sociology or political theory.Today I research and teach at Barnard, a women’s college in New York City. Recently, someone asked me how many of the 45 students in my classwere women. You cannot imagine my satisfaction at being able to answer, 45. I know some of my students worry how they will manage their scientific research and a desire for children. And I don’t take no notice of those c oncerns. Still, I don’t tell them “war” stories. Instead, I have given them this: the scene of their physics professor heavily pregnant that the author presents to her students suggest?A . Women can balance a career in science and having a family.B . Women have more barriers on their way to academic success.C . Women students needn’t have the concerns of her generation.D . Women now have fewer problems going in for a science career.二、完形填空4. 完形填空An 18-year-old student at Stanford University was struggling to pay his fees.Not knowing where to turn for money,he came up with a bright1.He and a friend decided to host a musical concert on campus to2money for their education.They 3out to the great pianist Ignacy J.Paderewski.His manager4a guaranteed fee of $2,000 for the piano recital（独奏会).A deal was5and the boys began to work to make the concert a6.The big day arrived. But 7,they had not managed to sell enough tickets.The total8was only $ 1,600. Disappointed,they went to Paderewski and explained their plight .They gave him the entire $ 1,600,plus a9for the balance $400.They promised to honour the cheque at the10possible.Paderewski tore up the cheque,11the $ 1,600 and told the two boys to keep the money theyneeded for the fees.The boys were12,and thanked him heartedly.It was a small act of13.But it clearly marked out Paderewski14a great human being.15should he help two people he did not even know?We all16situations like these in our lives.And17of us only think “If I help them,what will happen to me?”The truly18people think, “If I don’t help them,what will happen to them?” They don’t do it19something in return.They do it20they feel it’s the right thing to do.（1）A . timeB . taskC . decisionD . idea（2）A . receiveB . borrowC . raiseD . donate（3）A . turnedB . reachedC . pointedD . called（4）A . demandedB . coveredC . consideredD . increased（5）A . struckB . refusedC . cancelledD . attracted（6）A . successB . careerC . backgroundD . performance（7）A . uncertainlyB . unbelievablyC . unfortunatelyD . undoubtedly（8）A . costB . billC . collectionD . tip（9）A . benefitB . interestC . chargeD . cheque（10）A . soonestB . latestC . longestD . farthest（11）A . tookB . countedC . savedD . returned（12）A . puzzledB . surprisedC . frightenedD . interested（13）A . devotionB . kindnessC . respectD . teamwork（14）A . likeB . forC . asD . to（15）A . HowB . WhereC . WhenD . Why（16）A . come acrossB . deal withC . settle intoD . think of（17）A . bothB . fewC . noneD . most（18）A . ableB . richC . greatD . famous （19）A . takingB . expectingC . offeringD . preparing（20）A . becauseB . thoughC . beforeD . so三、七选五5. 任务型阅读Four simple ways to stay positiveTrying to stay positive, both in good times and bad, is a great way to improve your quality of life. Try these four methods on a daily basis.1）. Don’t think a lot about negativity.Of course. Staying positive 24 hours a day, seven days a week is a bit difficult. Letting things get to you is normal, and it’s actually healthy to cry or express frustrations once in a while.It’s when those negative moments control your life that your emotional balance is at risk. ________ However, don’t give that sadness another second in your day.2）. ________What you put into your body directly affects how you feel on the outside. Fill yourself with good, healthy foods like fruits and vegetables and limit snacking. Exercise is equally of great importance. Take a few days out of your week for at least half an hour of activity, and try to stick to it. ________ 3）. Be kind to others.________ Making someone’s day a bit brighter not only puts a smile on his or her face, but also yours as well. Remember to smile and treat each person with pity and respect. Good deeds are contagious（传染的）, and your positive attitude may spread among others.4）. Take it one day at a time.Being positive isn’t an instant thing. It’s a steady effort that we follow every hour of every day. ________ Instead, focus on living at the moment and doing what you can to make each moment better.A.Eat healthy and stay fit.B.Take your lunch breaks outside.C.Don’t worry about what the future may bring.D.Gratefulness helps you appreciate life in bad times.E.Good feelings come from acts of kindness and selflessness.F.Take a few minutes to feel sad and accept what happened.G.Even going outside for a walk and enjoying the sunshine improves your mood.四、单词拼写6. A good knowledge of English will be one of the important s________when you are looking for a job.7. Generally, people think it bad m________to talk with a full mouth.8. ________ to popular belief, there is no evidence that what you look like makes much difference to your life.9. When buying an apartment, people usually take into account its price, position, s________and so on.10. You can depend on it that I will help you so long as it is w________ my ability.11. In spite of the serious topic, the meeting was held in a light a________.12. Tourists were feasting their eyes on the ocean scenery and suddenly they spotted an Iceberg Jay Chow’s second album Fantasy, ________ in 2001, turned out to be a great hit.14. Great importance, President Xi said, would be a________to the relations with the US.15. Afterwards, we received a letter, in which he offered an a________ for his rudeness at the party.五、其他16. 选词填空Account for, depend on, team up, settle down, take on, confirm, have a gift for, get away with（1）As a teacher, she can’t have any students ________ cheating in the exam.（2）China has a population of 1.4 billion, with the aged ________ 15.5%.（3）He wore a puzzled look on his face, ________that he didn’t quite follow what she said.（4）To form a music band, they advertised for people ________singing and performing.（5）His mind wandered from time to time in class. He should ________ to his lessons and taking notes.（6）Not knowing about each other, they had a hard time in________ to carry out the research at the beginning.（7）You are promised to get extra pay for extra work, ________ your work done.（8）He________ the responsibility for collecting evidence for the trial without giving it a second thought.17. 根据课文内容填空。
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。
考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.答题前，考生将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
3.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，监考人员将答题卡按座位号、页码顺序收回。
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。
安徽省芜湖市第一中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷
安徽省芜湖市第一中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷一、阅读理解The Children’s Library is currently offering pick-up service. Customers may tell us your requests for any books or movies over the telephone by calling(561)655-2776, on Mondays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.Customers can click here to browse our available titles. Limits on requests are 15 per family. Pick-up time is 10 a.m, to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the same week when requests are made. Please note some items listed as available may become unavailable before your order is filled.Once a request is made, library staff will call you to confirm your request, and reserve pick-up time for Tuesday or Thursday between 10 a.m. and noon. When arriving for pick-up, customers are asked to “drive-through” the Rovensky staff parking lot, attached to the building which houses the Children’s Library. On arrival, call our Children’s Library to let them know you are here and a staff member will place your bag. Please remain in your vehicle. Please place all returns in our book drop.The Children’s Library offers a variety of programs throughout the year, including Preschool Story Time, Family Story Time and special events. Programs for children in kindergarten and higher grades are offered during the season, November through April, on selected weekdays. Children are invited to borrow books, use iPads, play games, build with blocks and enjoy special programs at no charge.Children of all ages, newborn through 17, must always be accompanied by an adult while in the Children’s Library. Likewise, all adults must be accompanied by a child.1．When can customers make a call to tell their requests?A．1: 00 a.m., Monday.B．10: 30 a.m., Monday.C．10: 30 a.m., Tuesday.D．11: 30 a.m., Thursday.2．What rules shall customers follow when visiting the library?A．Pay a fee to use an iPad.B．Offer programs for children.C．Take fewer than 15 family members.D．Drive to the staff-only parking lot.3．Where is this text most likely from?A．A notice.B．brochure.C．A newspaper.D．A webpage.When I was nine years old, I never dreamed that the small vending machine (自动售货机) I had owned would turn me into a small business owner. Wanting to inspire his daughter’ s business sense, my dad brought home a vending machine he had purchased from a friend. Setting it down in front of me in our living room, he asked in all seriousness, “Do you want to start a business?” I said yes.I owned 15 vending machines by the time I left high school, with all of the profits going toward my college fund. In addition to being a great bonding experience for my family, I couldn't tell you how many skills I learned from starting and developing my own business that helped me gain responsibility. I learned that not every experience in life led to the comforting encouragement: Well, you were tried. You should face bravely all kinds of difficulties.Understanding both personal and professional finances is one of the most important life lessons to learn—the earlier, the better. I had to be fearless and confident—learning these skills at a young age saved me from speaking with difficulty through presentations later in life. Truly understanding what you’re selling displays confidence and reliability, as does truly believing in it. Comprehending the ins and outs of your product and business shines through when speaking with clients though rejection (拒绝) happens all the time.Throughout the unbelievable experience of running my own business in my childhood, I’ve learned valuable skills that help me in my school, job and personal life. I believe in the value of customer service. I go after clients and chances and understand that sometimes things don’t go my way. With the help of my parents and customers who supported me, I grew up as a young entrepreneur with skills to keep for the rest of my life.4．Why did the author’s dad give her a vending machine?A．To earn her college fund.B．To raise her business awareness.C．To solve her friend’s financial problem.D．To remind her how hard it is for him to earn money.5．What does the author think of her experience of running vending machines?A．It was tough but worthwhile.B．It was scary but smooth.C．It distanced her from her family.D．It taught her how to refuse clients. 6．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the author?A．Her attitude towards rejection.B．Her understanding of financial problems.C．Her insight into her business experience.D．Her vision of the future vending machines.7．What can we infer from the text?A．One can succeed without support.B．One is never too old to run the business.C．Abilities acquired at a young age are useful in the future.D．Customer needs are always consistent with the enterprise.The hit movie Notting Hill begins with a famous scene. Hugh Grant bumps into Julia Roberts and spills orange juice all over her. After the collision, Grant repeatedly says, “I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.”His actions in this scene are very British. If Roberts’ character were from the Britain, then she would probably apologize repeatedly as well — even if the crash was not her fault. But this doesn’t happen in the movie, as Roberts is from the US.A report in The Telegraph once said that three quarters of British people apologize when they bump into someone in the street — regardless of whether they are responsible or not. In fact, Britons use “sorry” in many situations. For example, if they mishear someone, they say “Sorry?” The person they are talking to will also apologize by replying,“No,I am sorry!” This can go on for up to five minutes as if they were competing over who is the most sorry.Why are Britons so sorry? Mark Tyrell, a psychology writer in the UK, thinks that theirapologetic tendencies are rooted in British class system. “We say sorry because historically the new middle class in Britain had to apologize for not being the working class, but also for really being the upper class.” Another theory is that they apologize to avoid conflicts. For example, if they bump into someone, he might get angry. To avoid this, they instantly say “Sorry!”True manners are about being considerate,and today’s constant use of apologizing shows that we are perhaps not as thoughtful as we once were.The word “sorry” has lost some of its meaning.Do you see my point? Sorry, it might just be a British thing.8．Why does the author mention a scene in the movie Notting Hill at the beginning?A．To give an example of British modesty.B．To introduce different ways of saying sorry.C．To show what kind of men are considered gentlemen in the UK.D．To draw our attention to when and how British people say sorry.9．Which of the following statements might Mark Tyrell agree with?A．People should not apologize if they are not responsible.B．Americans care less about manners than British people do.C．That British people apologize so much is linked to the class system.D．British people care too much about which social class they are from.10．What can be inferred from the passage?A．It’s unnecessary for British people to be so polite.B．The overuse of apologizing shows Britons are truly sincere.C．People should not stick to the traditional use of the word “sorry”.D．Using “sorry” more doesn’t necessarily mean people are more polite.11．What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A．To show the best way of saying sorry.B．To explain why Britons overuse the word “sorry”.C．To show how saying sorry has changed over time.D．To suggest many British people lack traditional manners.A different kind of food service app is allowing loyal customers to buy restaurant food at alow price before it goes into the waste bin.Too Good To Go provides buyers with a bag of nearly wasted, but perfectly good food for takeaways as a way to cut back on food waste and help support the restaurant industry. Unlike other apps of a similar type that can allow customers to pick and choose which items they want to save, Too Good To Go offers only bags of whatever food the restaurants have. People will think it has a true enterprise spirit. The app is one of the several winners of Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Award, which reports that 40% of the food in America is wasted.It’s impossible to know how much food really will end up in landfills(垃圾处理厂)，but it’s possible to know how many meals Too Good To Go has prevented from going there. Originally sold only in a few selected American cities, 200,000 meals have been sold, and these meals can be thrown into the garbage in a few hours. And over 1, 500 restaurants have signed up in cities like New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. At present, 150,000 orders are going out the door per day in 15 countries, across a user base of around 37 million people, saving incredible food waste.It is also easier for the restaurants to deal with the leftovers since it’s not likely to guess and predict what will be available at the end of any night. Decomposing food in landfills is a major source of methane, which can cause climate-related damage before completely decomposing after a decade.“We think we can save more than 2 million meals from the trash in the U.S. in 2021, avoiding thousands of tons of emissions.”said Lucie Basch, co-founder of Too Good To Go. 12．What is special about Too Good To Go?A．It provides buyers with a bag of leftover food for free.B．It allows customers to select whatever food they want.C．It limits consumers’ choices to the food the restaurants have.D．It is the only app winning 2021 World Changing Ideas Award.13．What can we do with the app installed?A．Find out the categories of the food wasted most.B．Figure out how much food will end up in landfills.C．Predict what food will be available in the restaurants.D．Prevent more meals being thrown into the garbage.14．What does the underlined word “Decomposing” probably mean in Paragraph 4?A．Cutting down.B．Breaking down.C．Turning down.D．Putting down. 15．What is the best title of the passage?A．An app reducing food wasteB．An app distributing optional foodC．An app causing climate-related damageD．An app promoting a true enterprise spiritTake Care of Your EyesMany of us don’t pay attention to the importance of eye care. It’s said that if you take care of your body, then you can be healthy. 16 Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.There are several reasons leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, gene (基因) and aging. 17 If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a rest every once in a while.Something dirty can lead to redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. 18 For example, sunglasses are not just fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitaminsA, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, 19 .20 Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person’s eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.A．What can you do to catch your eye?B．such behavior will do harm to our eyes.C．That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care.D．his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.E．All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes.F．You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful thing.G．Televisions, computers and reading are also the reasons of having poor eyesight.二、完形填空In my childhood, there were no smart phone s or computers. 21 , I never felt bored. The field, hills and woodlands around my home were the perfect playground. I can remember once hiking to a nearby 22 and walking slowly around it. At the back of it I was amazed to find an old dirt road that I had never seen before. It was full of muddy tyre tracks and deep woods bordered it on both sides, but 23 it still seemed like a fine adventure.I 24 on and on for what seemed like hours. I was sure someone was 25 in my ears to ask me to turn around and head back home but I was 26 and even a bit stupid, so I walked on. There was still neither a car nor a house 27 . My legs were getting tired. I noticed that the sun was starting to go down and I grew 28 . I didn’t want to end up trapped on this road in the dark night, and I was worried that it would be dark 29 I could make my way back to the lake again.I continued to walk on with the fear growing inside of me. My heart was 30 and my legs were aching. When I turned one last corner and 31 my house, I jumped up and down and laughed out loud. I knew the way home! It was still over a mile away, but legs felt like feathers. I 32 into the house with a big smile just in time for dinner. Then I ended my adventure with a good night’s sleep.I remembered this recently when I saw a 33 that said, “All roads lead home.” This is true. I also remembered a sage（智者）compared life to a journey. Are we going to make this life a terrible trip or are we going to make the life a joyful one? It 34 our own choice.All roads no matter how they twist and turn, can 35 us home in our hearts. May you always walk your path with love! May you always help your fellow travelers along the way! 21．A．Ever B．Even C．Still D．Therefore 22．A．lake B．farmhouse C．forest D．highway 23．A．appreciating B．refusing C．introducing D．exploring 24．A．drove B．walked C．flew D．rode25．A．scolding B．whispering C．singing D．waving 26．A．stubborn B．discouraged C．sad D．anxious 27．A．in order B．in comfort C．in sight D．in need 28．A．excited B．disappointed C．shocked D．frightened 29．A．though B．if C．when D．before 30．A．jumping B．beating C．blocking D．racing 31．A．owned B．overlooked C．recognized D．defined 32．A．danced B．stormed C．dragged D．jumped 33．A．design B．signature C．signal D．sign 34．A．depends on B．decides on C．deals with D．refers to 35．A．move B．urge C．lead D．transport三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
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1．How does the man usually get to his office?A．By bus. B．By bicycle. C．On foot.2．What is the normal price of the T-shirt?A．$15. B．$30. C．$50.3．Where is the blue T-shirt?A．In the drawer. B．In the cupboard. C．In the washing machine.4．What did the woman notice about the man?A．He was unpleasant. B．He was unsure. C．He was helpful.5．What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Friends. B．Security guard and driver. C．Salesman and customer.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或读白。
四川省南充高级中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)
四川省南充高级中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Four Great Restaurants in Bologna, ItalyIf you’re looking for a restaurant in Bologna, don’t miss out on our picks of the best places to eat in the city.Sfoglia RinaTradition and innovation are all on the menu at Sfoglia Rina, along-standing family restaurant near Bologna’s famous Two Towers. Rina was started as a fresh pasta (意大利面食) shop back in the 1960s, and the pasta is all still handmade. Ingredients are carefully and sustainably sourced, and pasta-making classes are periodically offered for kids and adults.Via Castiglione, 5/b, 40124 BolognaZerocinquantinoAperitivo is typically a pre-dinner snack and drink, but at Zerocinquantino, you may make it a meal as many people in Bologna do. Baskets of local bread are served with the region’s famous meat and cheeses, and a long list of wines is available in glasses and bottles. The service is fast, and the atmosphere is young and modern.Via Pescherie Vecchie, 3/E, 40124 BolognaTrattoria Da VitoIt’s a legendary gathering place for Bologna*s artists and educated people. The inside hasn’t been updated since Vito left the building long before; the menu hasn’t changed. Meals are traditional and extremely c heap, with nothing priced over € 10.Via Mario Musolesi, 9a, 40138 BolognaDrogheria della RosaWith tables spreading out under Bologna’s medieval porticos (中世纪门廊), Drogheria della Rosa is a favorite for the best atmosphere in Bologna. Fortunately, that atmosphere is matched by excellent food and service, both provided by the chef and owner Emanuele Addone, who personally visits each table. The menu is a mix of traditional Bolognese food and dishes from around Italy, so you’re sure to find something you lik e as long as you have enough money.Via Cartoleria, 10b, 40124 Bologna1．What can we know about Sfoglia Rina?A. It is famous for its snacks and drinks.B. It has a history of about sixty years.C. It becomes a must for educated people.D. It is the best-preserved Italian restaurant.2．Which of the following places provides some authentic but inexpensive Italian meals?A. Via Castiglione, 5/b, 40124 BolognaB. Via Cartoleria, 10b, 40124 BolognaC. Via Mario Musolesi, 9a, 40138 BolognaD. Via Pescherie Vecchie, 3/E, 40124 Bologna3．What can customers do at Drogheria della Rosa?A. Communicate with the chef.B. Take some dish-making classes.C. Talk about art with famous artists.D. Appreciate modern decorating styles.Spring lifts our spirits and makes u s full of energy. It’s a time for Nature to bring us back to life after a cold season. I live not far from a park, which is one of the largest gardens in Japan, and famous for its near 10,000 plum trees(李子树). I am fortunate to have them all outside my backyard, and take advantage of the walking paths daily.I see the same trees and swans(天鹅) every day, but that day was different. At the edge of the small lake, I saw some new-born black swans. They were pretty and cute. They stayed with their mom. While taking a few photos of the sunset, I was interrupted(打断)by a high sound going on for some time.Therefore, I turned around and saw one little swan was stuck by two stones. Its mother was trying to make it out but failed. I tried to get near but the mother was e ver so angry! She wouldn’t allow me to get close, so I turned to an old man sitting on the bench and said, “Excuse me; the baby swan can’t move and I want to help it, but the mother is extremely angry! Could you please do me a favor?”After hearing my words, the man smiled at me first and then agreed to help me. He drove the mother away with great efforts, and for several times, he was almost hurt by the mother. Thanks to him, I was able to get there and pull the little swan out of the gap finally. Oh, I re ally hoped it wasn’t injured, but at least it was alive and swimming!In spring, I become more physically active. Things around don’t make us, but nature does, and it keeps us going. I am positive that all of us have a little piece of nature in our own neighborhoods. Somewhere we will be reminded why natural life is so important—becausewe grow with it! Personally, I am happy that baby birds can put a smile on my face! I struggle for having a small number of “things” in life, and being filled with simple re ality—at one with Nature.4．What can we know about the author from Paragraph 1?A. Her favorite season is spring.B. She enjoys doing outdoor sports.C. Her backyard is filled with plum trees.D. She is satisfied with her living environment.5．Why was that day special for the author?A. She took a few photos of the sunset.B. She made a little swan’s mother angry.C. She met some swans and helped one of them.D. She met an old man and made friends with him.6．What kind of person is probably the old man?A. Well-known.B. Warm-hearted.C. Selfish.D. Outgoing.7．What makes us more physically active according to the author?A. Nature.B. Kindness.C. The garden.D. The things around.Modern inventions have speeded up people’s lives amazingly. Motor-cars cover a hundred miles in little more than an hour. Aireraft cross the world a day, while computers operate at lightning speed. Indeed, this love of speed seems never-ending. Every year motor-cars are produced which go even faster each new computer boasts (吹嘘) of saving precious seconds in handling tasks.All this saves time, but at a price. When we lose or gain half a day in speeding across the world in an airplane, our bodies tell us so. We get the uncomfortable feeling known as jet-lag; our bodies feel that they have been left bebind in another time zone. Again, spending too long at computers results in painful wrists and fingers. Mobile phones also have dange according to some seientists; too much use may transmit harmful radiation into our brains, a consequence we do not like to think about.However, what do we do with the time we have saved? Certainly not relax, or so it seems. We are so accustomed to constant activity that we find it difficult to sit and do nothing, ora story on the radio, letting imaginations take us into another world.There was a time when some people’s lives were devoted simply to the cultivation of the land or the care of cattle. No multi-tasking there; their lives went on at a much gentler pace, and in a familiar pattern. There is much that we might envy about a way of life like this. Yet before we do so, we must think of the hard tasks our ancestors faeed; they farmed with bare hands, often lived close to hunger, and had to fashion tools from wood and stone. Modern machinery has freed people from that primitive existence.8．The new products become more and more time-saving beeause_________.A. our love on speed seems never-endingB. time is limitedC. the prices are increasingly highD. the manufacturers boast a lot9．What does“the days”in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Imaginary life.B. Simple life in the past.C. Times of inventions.D. Time for constant activity.10．What is the author’s attitude towards the modern technology?A. Critical.B. Objective.C. Optimistic.D. Negative.11．What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The present and past times.B. Machinary and human beings.C. Imaginations and inventions.D. Modern technology and its influence.Processed foods—cheap, convenient, and beloved by many Americans—have once again been proven harmful to our health. Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with an increased risk of heart disease and death, according to a study carried out this week in the Journal American College of Cardiology.Past research has also linked these preservative-laden (含防腐剂的) foods to weight gain, cancer, and early death. Many studies, including the recent cardiology paper, have proven the health risks are higher for people who eat a greater quantity of processed foods.Each daily serving of ultra-processed food—such as a single protein bar or a 12 oz can of soda—was associated with a 7% increase in the risk of dying of cardiovascular disease and a 9% increase in the risk of dying due to heart disease, based on data from more than 3,000 adults followed for nearly 20 years.release. Although we know they’re bad for our health, ultra-processed foods account for morethan half of the daily calories in the average American diet. Even seemingly healthy options like protein bars, breakfast cereals, and most industrially produced breads are filled with preservatives and added sugar, salt, and fat.“As a poor diet is a major risk factor for heart disease, it represents a critical target in prevention efforts,” Juul, a researcher at the New York Un iversity School of Public Health, said in the press release. The authors recommended taxing (征税) processed foods with added sugar as a possible incentive (刺激) to reduce consumption.More importantly, they acknowledged the need to make more nutritious choices available and affordable, especially for populations that have historically lacked that access. “Ultimately, the goal should be to make the unhealthy choice the hard choice and the healthy choice the easy choice,” Robert J. Ostfeld, MD, MSc, and Kathlee n E. Allen, MS, RD, wrote in an editorial accompanying the study.12．How does the author illustrate the effect of ultra-processed food in paragraph 3?A. By giving examples.B. By listing figures.C. By analyzing causes.D. By making predictions.13．What d oes the underlined word “ubiquitous” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Unavoidable.B. Priceless.C. Complicated.D. Luxurious.14．What does the last paragraph focus on?A. Methods of reducing consumption.B. Different factors for heart disease.C. The accessibility of healthy food.D. The necessity of resisting processed foods.15．What is the best title of the text?A. Taxing Processed Foods Remains an Urgent TaskB. Mysteries of Heart Diseases Have Been UncoveredC. Choosing Your Diet Carefully Makes a Great DifferenceD. Eating Ultra-Processed Foods Increases Heart Disease Risk二、七选五16．For many of us, nothing is better than burying our head in a good book. Whether it's a crime story or a biography of someone's amazing life, it's good to read a book to switch off from the distractions of everyday life.① _________ It can be educational and broaden the mind. A good novel can make us happy, or make us cry as we sympathize with characters. A list of books about"bibliotherapy” can be offered to patients.② _________ It's become so successful that it's about to be extended to children as well.Professor Philip Davis, author of a book called Reading for Life, studies people in reading groups and found that it's reading literature --- written work thought to have artistic value, that has the best effect. He told the BBC that when reading something for pleasure, "...the brain begins to work from different parts, and it gets excited, it gets pre — emotional.③ _________ ”Of course, it's easy in our smartphone generation to abandon a good book and play with our phones instead. But opening up a paperback could be a simple way to help maintain our mental health. ④ _________ And they may allow you to see that awkward situation you've been anxious about for weeks from someone else's point of view.⑤ _________ If the book list doesn't appeal, you could read book reviews, visit a library or bookshop or ask a friend. Once you've found the right text, you'll be fascinated!A. You can see the brain coming to life.B. And you could always use an e-reader.C. You can lend it to friends and forget you did.D. It may seem obvious that reading is good for us.E. It's thought that they can help you set targets and find focus.F. Reading books is actually being identified as a treatment to sickness.G. If you're not a concerned reader, it can be hard to know where to begin.三、完形填空（15空）If not for the kindness of a stranger, Jamaican hurdler (跨栏运动员) Hans le Parchment may not be a Tokyo Olympic gold medalist today.enjoying music, he didn’t realize it.right place. The hurdler explained how he met a games volunteer who paid his taxi fare to getin men’s 110-meter race that earned him gold and his best time of the season.stranger named Trijana Stojkovic.Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism sent an official invitation to visit the island.17．A. regular B. wrong C. punctual D. final18．A. Lost B. Experienced C. Skillful D. Successful19．A. looked up B. calmed down C. walked around D. went ahead20．A. seats B. athletes C. citizens D. surroundings21．A. follow B. grab C. drive D. order22．A. bus B. island C. race D. house23．A. cheer up B. think over C. take off D. warm up24．A. hesitant B. satisfied C. careful D. determined25．A. turned B. delivered C. drew D. welcomed26．A. mistakenly B. previously C. incredibly D. intentionally27．A. approached B. invited C. interviewed D. convinced28．A. saving B. returning C. handing D. leaving29．A. appreciation B. ambition C. regret D. concern30．A. counting B. checking C. repaying D. charging31．A. cancel B. spread C. stop D. continue四、短文填空32．A fan can drive summer heat away and help bring a cool breeze（微风）. Since ancient①_________ (time)，the Chinese fan has been carrying artistic and unique②_________ (nation) style. China has always been regarded③_________ “the kingdom of fans”.The fan first④ _________ (appear) in China about 3,000 years ago，in the Shang and Zhou dynasties. However，the fan in the early period was used as the symbol of etiquette （礼仪），⑤ _________ it was called“the fan of honor”.After the Qin and Han dynasties，the main shapes of fans were square，round and hexagon（六边形）. The materials⑥_________ (use) to make fans were mainly silk.Because the silk fans were often used in royal court，people called them“court fans”. The person⑦ _________ held the silk fan always appeared gentle.During the Sui and Tang dynasties，the common fans were round fans，feather fans，and some paper fans. The folding fan⑧ _________ (gradual) became popular after the Song dynasty. In the Ming and Qing dynasties，the folding fan was popular in Zhejiang，Suzhou and Sichuan. Then the⑨ _________ ( popular) of writing poems and drawing pictures on the cover of a fan was rising. Then this skill⑩_________ (introduce) to Europe and becamepopular all over the world.五、书面表达33．假设你是李华，你们学校的健身俱乐部要举办一场健身经验分享活动。
兴国平川中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)
兴国平川中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解Four High-paying JobsNonprofit executive(行政的) directorAverage annual pay: $59,100It’s no surprise that leading a team with a duty to improve the world can make your work feel meaningful. The challenges are significant, such as keeping the organization alive with only donations and grants(政府奖助金),but the rewards are also great. Both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA are common for these executives.Director of developmentAverage annual pay: $59,000Responsible for bringing in the funds(资金) needed to keep a nonprofit growing, this person must be experienced in managing and have analytical abilities. A bachelor’s degree is typically required, and further education in an area specific to the organization’s duty can help.Foundation program officerAverage annual pay: $58,800Here’s a job for people with good decision-making skills. They review advice on behalf of a foundation and decide who gets the foundation’s mone y to fund a project, such as medical research or creating an arts program. A bachelor’s degree is the basic educational requirement.Registered nurseAverage annual pay: $58,900Registered nurses administer medicines, explain treatment plans to patients, and provide emotional support to patients and their families. Registered nurses can start with an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or a diploma from an approved nursing program. 1．What can we know about the job of a nonprofit executive director?A. It is challenging but quite meaningful.B. It’s mainly supported by the government.C. It requires the best educational background.D. It is in great need and therefore encouraged.2．Which job requires rich management experience according to the passage?A. Registered nurse.B. Director of development.C. Nonprofit executive director.D. Foundation program officer.3．What can we learn about the four jobs?A. They are demanding but popular.B. People can easily get them.C. The annual pay of the four jobs is roughly the same.D. They are only offered for young people.Miracle Moore, a 10-year-old girl has got praise as a hero from government officials at a ceremony (典礼) after she helped her mother give birth to her baby sister at home with little more than some guidance from a 911 operator.Miracle Moore dialed up emergency help after her mom went into labor three weeks early at their home in Jennings, Missouri, north of St Louis, on 22 October. There wasn’t time to get her mother—Viola Fair—to a hospital, so the operator told the girl what she should do through the birthing process. The girl relayed the information to her mother over the 10-minute phone call. When it was over, Fair and Miracle welcomed a baby girl named Jayla to their family and the world.“It was surely a miracle because once I had the baby, she came out, I couldn’t really pick her up, and then Miracle came and she wrapped (包裹) her up in a towel,” Fair said of her daughter. “She wiped her off and rubbed her back a little bit, so she could cr y. So she was really helpful. I am very thankful.”Medical staff soon arrived to bring the new baby and her mother to a hospital for an examination, and everyone was finally given a clean bill of health.Miracle was honored for her heroism at the ceremony. Afterward, she said the most exciting moment of the entire experience for her was getting to be the first person who saw Jayla. Above all, the experience made Miracle realize what she wants to devote her life to when she grows up. “I want to be a doctor,” Miracle said at the ceremony.The 911 operator who spoke to Miracle on the day of Jayla’s birth, Scott Stranghoener, said that the 10-year-old “did an amazing job”. “She followed all of my instructions to a T,” Stranghoener said.She truly lived up to her name, Miracle Moore.4．What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The government’s praise for Miracle.B. How Miracle helped her mother in labor.C. How Miracle rushed her mother to hospital.D. Miracle’s preparations for her mother’s labor.5．Which of the following best describes Miracle?A. Brave.B. Humorous.C. Outgoing.D. Positive.6．What does the underlined phrase “to a T” in paragraph 6 mean?A. Creatively.B. Correctly.C. Responsibly.D. Immediately.7．The experience influenced Miracle most in that __________.A. she had an idea of her future jobB. she got praise from the governmentC. she was the first to see her baby sisterD. she improved her communication skillsVideo calls are a common occurrence, but have you imagined being able to touch the person on the other end of the line? Scientists are making this a reality.Researchers at the University of New South Wales Australia, have invented a soft skin stretch device (SSD), a haptic device that can recreate the sense of touch. Haptic technology imitates the experience of touch by stimulating localized areas of the skin in ways that are similar to what is felt in the real worlds through force, vibration or motion.Vibration is the most common haptic technology today and has been built into many electronic devices, such as one attached to the back of a trackpad in laptops, which simulates a button clicking. However, haptic feedback with vibration becomes less sensitive when used continuously. The existing technology also has great difficulty recreating the sense of touch with objects in virtual environments or located remotely according to Mai Thanh Thai, lead author of the study.The new technology overcomes issues with existing haptic devices. The research team introduced a novel method to recreate the sense of touch through soft, artificial “muscles”.“Our three-way directional skin stretch device, built into the fingertips of the wearable haptic glove we also created, is like wearing a second skin—it’s soil, stretchable and mimics the sense of touch—and will enable new forms of haptic communication to enhance everyday activities, ” said Thanh Nho Do, senior author of the study.It works like this: Imagine you are at home and you call your friend who is in Australia. You wear a haptic glove with the SSDs and your friend also wears a glove with integrated 3D force sensors. If your friend picks up an object, it will physically press against your friend’slingers. And the glove with 3D force sensors will measure these interactions. The force signals can be sent to your glove so your device will generate the same 3D forces, making you experience the same sense of touch as your friend.The haptic devices could be applied in various scenes, allowing users to feel objects inside a virtual world or at a distance. This could be especially beneficial during such times like the COVID-19 pandemic when people rely on video calls to stay connected with loved ones. Or it could be used in medical practices. Doctors can feel a patient’s organ tissues with surgical（手术的）tools without touching them.8．What can we learn about the SSD?A. It imitates the sense of touch through animal skin.B. It mainly uses vibration technology.C. It makes virtual haptic communication possible.D. It takes the shape of a glove.9．What does the last but one paragraph mainly talk about?A. The advantages of the new haptic glove.B. An explanation of how the haptic device works.C. The applications of the new haptic technology.D. A personal experience of using SSDs during a video call.10．According to the author, in which of the following situation could the new haptic device benefit people?A. Interviewing someone face to face.B. Recreating organ tissues.C. Evaluating surgeries from a distance.D. Feeling a silk scarf being sold online.11．What’s the main purpose of the text?A. To encourage the use of a new product.B. To introduce the development of haptic technology.C. To compare different haptic devices.D. To inform readers of a new invention.It is widely believed that smiling means a person is happy, and it usually occurs when they're meeting another person or a group of people. However, a new study led by the body language expert Dr Harry Witchel shows this isn't always the case.In his research, he asked 44 participants aged 18—35 to play a geography quiz gameconsisting of nine difficult questions so that they often got the answer wrong. Participants seated interacted with a computer alone in a room while their faces were video recorded.After the quiz, the participants were asked to rate their experience using a range of 12 emotions including “bored”, “interested” and “frustrated”. Meanwhile, their facial expressions were then computer analysed frame by frame in order to judge how much they were smiling based on a scale of between 0 to 1.Dr Witchel said: “According to some researchers, a real smile reflects the inner state of cheerfulness or amusement. However, behavioral ecology theory suggests that all smiles are tools used in social interactions, meaning cheerfulness is neither necessary nor rich for smiling. Our study showed that in these human-computer interaction experiments, smiling isn't driven by happiness; it is associated with subjective involvement(主观参与) , which acts like a social fuel for smiling, even when socialising with a computer on your own.”Surprisingly, participants didn't tend to smile during the period when they were trying to figure out the answers. However, they did smile right after the computer game informed them if their answer was correct or wrong. Participants smiled more often when they got the answer wrong. Dr Witched added: “During these computerised quizzes, smiling was greatly increased just after answering questions incorrectly.This behaviour could be explained by selfratings of involvement, rather than by ratings of happiness or frustration.”12．Why did Dr Witchel use difficult questions in the quiz game?A. To make it hard for participants to answer them correctly.B. To make the answer period last as long as possible.C. To discover the most intelligent participants.D. To create a stressful situation for participants deliberately.13．What can we infer from what Dr Witchel said in Paragraph 4?A. Other researchers' opinion of a real smile is quite right.B. Smiles aren't necessarily useful tools in social interactions.C. Subjective involvement doesn't motivate smiling in social interactions.D. Winchell’s study finding is consistent with behavioral ecology theory14．What do we know about the text?A. Participants were asked to interact with each other in the quiz.B. Participants in the quiz smiled less often when they got the answer wrong.C. In Dr Witchel's opinion, smiling is connected with subjective involvement.D. Dr Witchel thinks that a real smile reflects the inner state of cheerfulness.15．What can be a suitable title for the text?A. What Contributes to Real Happiness?B. How to Identify Whether a Person Is Really Happy?C. Smiling Doesn't Necessarily Mean Happiness.D. People Generally Hold a Wrong View on Happiness.二、七选五16．When you're feeling anxious, you might feel stuck and unsure of how to feel better. You might even do things that fuel your anxiety. How do you reduce your anxiety right now?① _________Take a deep breath② _________. Because it makes the body's relaxation response. It helps the body change from being excited to being relaxed.③ _________Remember that anxiety is just a feeling, like any other feeling. By reminding yourself that anxiety is simply an emotional reaction, you can start to accept it. It just means you would benefit by accepting reality as it is-and reality includes anxiety.Question your thoughtsWhen people are anxious their brains start coming up with all sorts of strange ideas, many of which are unrealistic and unlikely to occur. ④_________. You can ask yourself some questions like "Is this really likely to happen?" to challenge your thoughts.Focus on right nowWhen people are anxious, they are usually worrying about something that might occur in the future. ⑤ _________. Even if something serious is happening, focusing on the present moment will improve your ability to manage the situation.A. Ask some questionsB. Accept that you're anxiousC. Remind yourself that anxiety is a feelingD. Here are some ways that have been shown to workE. Deep breathing is a powerful anxiety-reducing skillF. And these thoughts only heighten your already anxious stateG. Instead, stop, breathe and pay attention to what's happening right now三、完形填空（15空）From the top of Mount Qomolangma to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, plasticcontinues to pollute our environment, and it poses a significant threat to all life forms oninvention of a 17-year-old girl, we finally have a much better alternative. This plastic-like material is made from prawn shells(虾壳), and it divides 1.5 million times faster than most ofShe extracted the carbohydrate called “chitin” from the shells and used chemical changeto turn it into chitosan(基糖). She then mixed it with an insoluble protein called “fibroin”,fertilizer.In the 2018 Broken Hill Proprietary company(BHP) Billiton Foundation Science and Engineering Awards, Arora was awarded the Innovator to Market Award. She also gainedin the United States.traditional plastic. She has produced the final prototype of her product, and it is ready to bethem to use her biodegradable plastic, which is insoluble, durable, and transparent. It can bemost biodegradable products.passion and make a positive difference however they can. Thus, women are now getting stronger and stronger.17．A. Without B. Besides C. Except D. Despite18．A. but for B. other than C. thanks to D. rather than19．A. commercial B. comprehensive C. contrary D. constant20．A. similarity B. distinction C. combination D. contact21．A. breaks down B. takes down C. puts down D. sets down22．A. reduces B. releases C. stores D. increases23．A. disapproval B. ability C. recognition D. profit24．A. courageous B. brilliant C. generous D. honest25．A. scholarship B. medal C. admiration D. election26．A. require B. remain C. remove D. reflect27．A. see through B. go through C. pass through D. get through28．A. forbidding B. allowing C. forcing D. urging29．A. clearer B. higher C. cheaper D. lower30．A. innocent B. inspiring C. independent D. interesting31．A. follow B. oppose C. destroy D. damage四、短文填空32．I went shopping with my partner, ① _________ needed a pair of trousers. After 2 hours of looking, trying, etc, we decided to sit at a Cafe for a break, as we both dislike shopping. While② _________ (wait) for the coffee he noticed a homeless man outside and told me that he’d found a pound coin in the changing room and he was going to give it③_________ the man.On his return he told me that the man was talking “nonsense” without even looking at him. He had tried to have a conversation with the man without④_________ (succeed).Eventually he just put the money in one of his bags. The man had lots of bags and was also checking the rubbish bin taking⑤ _________ (many) things. One of the things he repeated a few times⑥ _________ (be)’I have a million pounds in my bank account’.I⑦ _________ (touc h) by my partner’s gesture. Not long before this, he found a penny coin on the street. I suggested he should do what my grandmother always told me⑧_________ (do) and pass it on to someone else, no matter how small. He’d made fun of me⑨_________ (kind) as I’d also suggested adding a pound to it as it was such⑩_________ small amount.五、书面表达33．假如你是李华，你将于下周参加校读书节“Books and I” 的英语演讲比赛，请你结合你自身经历写一篇演讲稿。
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I．听力10% （共两节。
第一节10小题，每小题0.5分；第二节5小题，每小题1分）Section OneListen to the following 10 short dialogues. After each dialogue, there is a question. Choose the best answer according to the information you hear. You have ten seconds to choose the answer and read the next question. Each dialogue will be read only once.1. Who will probably make the phone call?A. Tom.B. The man.C. The woman.2. How long is the library open today?A. 8 hours.B. 9 hours.C. 6 hours.3. What is the sign on the back of the door used for?A. Reminding the woman to lock the door.B. Reminding the woman to take her keys.C. Reminding the guests to close the door.4. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man speaker is the manager.B. The woman likes roses best.C. The woman is satisfied with the room and service.5. What does the man mean?A. He likes nice days.B. Spring will come soon.C. He can’t wait until spring is here.6. Why doesn’t the man join the woman for lunch?A. He is very busy.B. He prefers lunch at desk.C. He is not hungry.7. How many students are there in the woman’s college?A. 530.B. 1060.C. 1590.8. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the bus station.B. At the airport.C. On the train.9. What did the woman do in the States?A. She bought some pictures.B. She went sightseeing.C. She visited some friends.10. What does the woman mean?A. She would be worried about it if she were playing at the concert.B. She is surprised that the man dares to play at the concert.C. She doesn’t think the man will do well at the concert tomorrow.Section TwoIn this section, you will hear a long conversation and a passage, and you will be asked severalquestions on each of them. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer according to the information you hear. The conversation and the passage will be read twice.Listen to the conversation, and answer questions 11 to 12.11. What tour does the woman want to take for her and her husband?A. A half day one.B. A full day one.C. A day and evening one.12. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman will stay here for a few weeks.B. The full tour costs 70 pounds each.C. The woman will pay the man 30 pounds for her children.Listen to the passage, and answer questions 13 to 15.13. What is the survey about?A. Christmas consumer behaviors.B. Hard economics times.C. The new green awareness.14. What does Albert probably do?A. A French economist.B. The survey organizerC. A website manager.15. What do consumers consider most while buying second-hand gifts?A. Lower prices.B. Websites’ click rate.C. Their types.II. 单项填空10% （共20小题，每小题0.5分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
16. ---Mom, I’m going to the graduation dance tonight but I don’t think I look attractive enough.---Oh, darling, don’t worry. _______________.A. They don’t know what beauty isB. Nobody will care about itC. You look perfect the way you areD. Impossible is nothing17. Many competitive tests require ________ good knowledge of vocabulary, which is veryimportant to ________ English learning.A. the; /B. a; theC. the; aD. a; /18. Faced with a bill for $10,000, __________.A John has taken an extra job B. the boss has given John an extra jobC. an extra job has been takenD. an extra job has been given to John19. The traffic is heavy these days. I ________ arrive a bit late, so could you save me a place?A. canB. mustC. needD. might20. My nephew always gets a bit ________ if we don’t arrive when we say we will.A. irresponsibleB. illogicalC. immatureD. impatient21. Everyone wants to be a friend of ________ is considerate and shares the same interests.A. anyoneB. whomeverC. whoeverD. no matter who22. With the price of oil ________, the economy of that country is slowing down.A. bringing upB. rising upC. going upD. raising up23. If you fuse one type of music with another, the new music is a ________.A. blendB. genreC. beatD. hit24. ____ his dream of going to college will come true is uncertain.A. ThatB. WhetherC. IfD. Even if25. It seems that there are ________ people out of work.A. a good deal ofB. a great manyC. the number ofD. a large amount of26. ---When did you hear the gunshot last night?---________ was at about 10 o’clock ________ I was just about to go to bed.A. It; whenB. It; thatC. That; whenD. That; that27. When the virus of bird flu manages to get into one’s body, one is surely ________ with thedisease.A. infectedB. influencedC. destroyedD. affected28. Most insurance agents would rather you ________ anything about collecting claims until theyinvestigate the situation.A. not doB. don’t doC. won’t doD. didn’t do29. It’s certainly hard work. But, ________, a man who wishes to have a career has to make greatsacrifices.A. on the contraryB. on the other handC. for anotherD. in addition30. He made a promise ________ anyone set him free he would make him very rich.A. thatB. ifC. whatD. that if31. It's amazing that these little birds have eaten ______ many things in ______ a short time.A. so, suchB. such, soC. so, soD. such, such32. ---I’m sorry. I ________ at you the other day.---Forget it. I was a bit out of control myself.A. shouldn’t shoutB. shouldn’t have shoutedC. mustn’t shoutD. mustn’t have shouted33. Rather than ________ on a crowded bus, he always prefers ________ a bicycle.A. ride … rideB. riding … rideC. ride … to rideD. to ride … riding34. The engineers are so busy working on the project that they have zero time for outdoor sportsactivities, ________ they have the interest.A. whereverB. wheneverC. even ifD. as if35. ________ himself to children's charity work, the famous actor missed ________ from aterminal (不治的) disease.A. Dedicated; being savedB. Dedicating; being savedC. Dedicated; to be savedD. Dedicating; to be savedIII. 完型填空20% （共20小题，每小题1分）阅读下面材料，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。