2022-2023学年云南省玉溪市高一下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题

2022-2023学年云南省玉溪市高一下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题
1. CNN compared dozens of popular masterpieces and made a list of 10 most famous paintings in the world. The top 3 are as below:
1. ‘Mona Lisa’
Artist:Leonardo da Vinci
Estimated date: 1503 to 1519
Where to see it: Louyre Museum(Paris)
It should come as no surprise that the most famous painting in the world is that mysterious woman with the mysterious smile.
What’s so special about the Mona Lisa? Did you know? Before the 20th century, historians say the “Mona Lisa” was litle known outside art circles. But in 1911, an ex-Louvre employee stole the picture and hid it for two years. That theft helped cement( 巩固)the painting’s place in popular culture ever since and exposed millions to Renaissance( 文艺复兴)art.
2. ‘The Last Supper’
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Estimated date: 1495 to 1498
Where to see it: Santa Maria delle Grazie (Milan, Italy)
Leonardo, the original ”Renaissance Man, “ is the only artist to appear on this list twice.
Painted in an era when religious imagery was still a dominant artistic theme, ”The Last
Supper“ catches the last time Jesus broke bread with his students before his crucifixion (十字架刑罚),
The painting is actually a huge fresco (壁画) — 4 . 6 meters(15 feet)high and 8. 8 meters(28. 9 feet) wide, which makes for a memorable viewing
It is Leonardo da Vinci’s legacy. Did you know? The fresco has survived two wartime threats—Napoleon’s troops used the wall on which the fresco was pai nted as target practice. It also was exposed to the air for several years when bombing during World War II destroyed the roof of the Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan.
3. ‘The Starry Night’
Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Date:1889
Where to see it: Museum of Modern Art(New York City)
The comparatively abstract painting is the signature example of van Gogh’s innovative and bold use of thick brushstrokes. The painting’s striking blues and yellows and the dreamy atmosphere have been attracting art lovers for decades.
1. What is special about the Mona Lisa?
A．A theft made it a household name.
B．It has survived two wartime threats.
C．It is a classic example of van Gogh’s creativity.
D．It shows a mysterious woman with a mysterious smile.
2. Whic h phrase can replace the underlined ”broke bread with“?
A．Broke up with. B．Quarreled with.
C．Had dinner with. D．Made friends with.
3. Where can the text be found?
A．In a novel. B．In a biography.
C．In a textbook. D．In an art magazine.
2. How do you feel about exams? Is it the one thing you are afraid of or an experience you enjoy because it’s your time to shine? If you’re anxious about your exams, don’t worry, you’re not alone. It might seem like a stressful time when the pressure is on to pass that all-important test but take a deep breath and absorb some good advice from people who’ve been through the same experience as you.
Eating the right food can feed your brain and keep you alert. Nutritional therapist Kerry Torrens recommends making breakfast the most important meal of the day. She recommends eating energy-giving oats( 燕麦 )and eggs, which contain a nutrient called choline—thought to help cognitive(认知的)performance and improve memory as we age. And don’t forget to drink lots of wa ter—some research even suggests students who take water into the exam hall may even improve their grades.
One thing I know I always need is a good night’s sleep to help me work and think better the next day and that’s what’s recommended for anyone prepari ng for their exams. If you get good sleep your memory is better and that means you can keep the information you have revised. And it’s good to calm down before bedtime too—no watching TV or chatting on social media!
A good way to reduce your stress is to write down your anxieties. This is something that Lisa Artis from the Sleep Council recommends because it can ”free your mind“. She also says sitting on your bed when you’re cramming(突击学习 )is not a good idea because then you associate that place with stres s. So it’s good to take breaks and reward yourself with a small treat, like a cake or a quick run around the block. There comes a point when your brain can’t absorb any more information, so you’ll also need to know when to stop.
1. What is thought to improve cognitive performance?
A．Watching TV.
B．Drinking enough water.
C．Chatting on social media.
D．Eating energy-giving food.
2. According to the passage, why is good sleep important?
A．It benefits people’s memory.
B．It highlights the calm down effect.
C．It can decrease the time used in social media.
D．It can be applied by anyone who’s faced with an exam.
3. Which statement might Lisa Artis agree with?
A．Cramming is not a good idea.
B．Sleep Council needs more attention.
C．Beds are usually associated with anxiety.
D．Treating yourself when necessary is rewarding.
4. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Dealing with Exam Stress
B．Successful Methods of Testing
C．Preparing Energy-Giving Food
D．Beneficial Approaches to Studying
3. What do a student in China, an office worker in the UK and an astronaut in space all have in common? They all eat instant noodles. And they’re not alone—over 100 billion servings of instant noodles are consumed globally each year, making them one of the world’s most successful industrial foods. But how did this happen?
Put simply, they’re cheap to produce and cheap to buy, which was exactly what their creator intended. Momofuku Ando, a Japanese entrepreneur, spent a year perfecting the recipe just after the Second World War. He wanted to make something similar to traditional Japanese ramen noodles (拉面), while using the wheat flour given to Japan as food aid by the US government. His creation was instantly popular, playing a part in Japan’s post-war economic rise. Even in the year 2000—according to a research by the Fuji Research Institute—instant noodles were voted Japan’s most successful invention, ahead of high-speed trains, laptops and karaoke.
But Japanese people are not alone in their devo tion to instant noodles. According to the World’s Instant Noodles Association, China, Indonesia, Vietnam and India—in that order—all consumed more instant noodles than Japan in 2021. Instant noodles’ popularity abroad is in part due to how easy they are to adapt to local tastes. In Thailand, for example, you can get green curry flavour,
while in Mexico the noodles are decorated with lime (酸橙)and salsa (辣番茄酱) . And it seems that consumers have grown to expect innovation.
Instant noodles have their critics, too. Their rise in popularity has come at an environmental cost—they’re made with palm oil (棕榈油), contributing to deforestation, and their packaging is plastic. And while they are a hot, tasty and filling meal, instant noodles don’t have much nutritional value, and include high levels of salt and fat. Nevertheless, instant noodles are undoubtedly lifesavers in emergency or extreme situations.
More than 60 years after their invention, instant noodles have become the standard food for anyone short on money, time, or even a kitchen.
1. Which country invented instant noodles?
A．China. B．Japan. C．Mexico. D．Thailand.
2. What is a feature of instant noodles?
A．It has no negative side.
B．It is hardly ever improved.
C．It fits in with local tastes worldwide.
D．It has much nutritional ingredients in it.
3. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A．The sales of instant noodles.
B．The invention of instant noodles.
C．The downside of instant noodles.
D．The popularity of instant noodles around the world.
4. In which case would people probably consume instant noodles?
A．When they cook at home.
B．When they are in emergency or extreme situations.
C．When they have enough time for cooking.
D．When they want to spend more money on food.
4. How many plastic carrier bags have you got in your house? I seem to have cupboards full of them and it feels like they’re taking over my home! The shopping bag is just one example of the milion things we use made from this useful material, plastic. But unfortunately, it’s not the easie st thing to recycle and this is causing an environmental problem.
Most of our everyday plastic items end up in landfill, left to rot away for many years. But some of it blows away, causing damage to the natural environment and harming wildlife. The problem is most serious in our oceans.
The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, described how remote islands act as a ”sink“ for the world’s rubbish. They become collecting points for fishing items and everyday things including toothbrushes, cigarette lighters and razors (剃须
刀);things that we throw away. Dr Jennifer Lavers from the University of Tasmania says, ”Almost every island in the world and almost every species in the ocean is now being shown to be impacted one w ay or another by our waste. “
This highlights the potentially deadly effect of our disposable culture. When we throw something away, it doesn’t just disappear, it goes somewhere and because of the long-lasting nature of plastic, it takes a lot time to decompose(分解) and stays there causing great damage to the ocean’s ecology. Some other recent worldwide research estimates that 90% of all seabirds have swallowed plastic. And worse still, this plastic is broken down into tiny particles (颗粒)over a long period by the wind and the waves, then sea creatures at the bottom of the food chain ingest (咽下)them. These creatures are eaten by the fish that we eventually consume.
The solution to this problem would be to use less plastic. So next time you pick up a carrier bag, or buy a plastic bottle of water, spare a thought for the birds and animals on the remote islands. What do you do to help the environment?
1. What’s the function of the first paragraph of the text?
A．To explain an idea. B．To create a suspense.
C．To introduce the topic. D．To summarize the text.
2. According to the passage, why is plastic difficult to decompose?
A．Because of its lasting nature.
B．Because we use so much of it.
C．Because of our disposable culture.
D．Because it causes damage to the ocean’s ecology.
3. Where will the plastic finally come in the food chain?
A．Seabirds. B．Sea creatures. C．Fish. D．Human beings
4. What does the author call on us to do?
A．To consume less plastic.
B．To pick up a carrier bag.
C．To buy a plastic bottle of water.
D．To see birds and animals on the remote islands.
5. ”Don’t judge a book by its cover, “ the popular saying goes. It reminds us that something’s appearance should not be the most important thing when determining its value. This is what the body positivity movement is all about. Its message is that we should value ourselves for who we are—accept our flaws and stop judging ourselves against our imperfections.
1 Many people still feel insecure about themselves and their appearance because it may not measure up to the stereotypes. 2
Not comparing your body to others’, particularly celebrities’, is a good first step. We’re surrounded by these idealized images of what it is to be beautiful. Comparing only creates a standard we think we need to aspi re to and leads to feelings of disappointment if we can’t reach the standard.
3 When someone says something nice, embrace it—don’t push it away or play it down. And compliment others too.
4 It can lift them up.
Appreciate your body for what it can do—walking, yoga, playing sport or otherwise. You can be an incredible human regardless of your shape or size. I attended the gym and realized how strong and capable my body was, even though it was fat.
And finally, do n’t forget that low self-esteem and body confidence issues affect everyone. Ultimately, the only person who can truly affect your body positivity is you. 5 But don’t give up. Remember that everyone is insecure sometimes. Love what you look like.
6. Liu Yongtan was born in 1931 in Sichuan Province, China. He studied at Southwest Jiaotong University and eamed his bachelor’s ________ in civil engineering in 1955. After ________, he worked as a technician on the Chengdu-Kunming Railway, where he ________ valuable experience in railway engineering.
In 1984, Liu Yongtan ________ the team working on China’s first high-speed rail ________, the Beijing-Shanghai Railway. At the time, high-speed trains were sill a ________ new concept, and many engineers believed that it was ________ to build such a railway in China.
Despite these challenges, Liu Yongtan and his team ________. They conducted extensive research on safety, stability, and speed, developing ________ technologies that helped make China’s high-speed rail system one of the most advanced in the world.
One of Liu Yongtan’s most ________ contributions was the development of the ”reinforc ed concrete continuous beam bridge“ technology used in the construction of high-speed rail lines. This technology allowed for more efficient and faster construction of bridges, ________ costs and improving safety.
________ Liu Yongtan’s leadership and dedication, China’s high-speed rail network has grown
________ over the years, connecting major cities across the country and revolutionizing transportation in China. His contributions have not only ________ China but have also inspired engineers around the world to push the boundaries of what is possible in railway technology. Today, Liu Yongtan is recognized as a(n) ________ in China’s high-speed rail industry, and his legacy continues to inspire young scientists and engineers to pursue their passions and contribute to the advancement of technology in China and beyond.
1.
A．title B．fame C．degree D．grade
2.
A．graduation B．application C．reservation D．investigation 3.
A．reflected B．gained C．observed D．performed
4.
A．named B．joined C．founded D．monitored
5.
A．exhibition B．subject C．industry D．project
6.
A．slightly B．currently C．relatively D．merely
7.
A．impossible B．available C．unbearable D．flexible
8.
A．got cold feet B．bit the bullet C．spilled the beans D．beat around the
bush
9.
A．ordinary B．common C．limited D．novel
10.
A．significant B．secure C．reliable D．economical 11.
A．boosting B．doubling C．preventing D．reducing
12.
A．Apart from B．Thanks to C．Accounting for D．Compared with 13.
A．rapidly B．eventually C．absolutely D．gradually
14.
A．convinced B．selected C．occupied D．benefited
15.
A．ancestor B．director C．pioneer D．engineer
7. 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。

The idea of the ”melting pot“ has been a defining characteristic of American society. The te rm refers to the concept that a society consisting 1 people from different cultural backgrounds can create 2 new, unique culture by melding together their customs and traditions. This process creates a society where people 3 (unite)by shared values and experiences, despite 4 (come)from different places and backgrounds.
The United States has always been defined by immigration, with people from all over the world coming to build 5 (good) lives for themselves and their families. As these immigrants arrived, they brought with them their own languages, customs, and 6 (religion). Over time, these differences were overcome as people from different cultures worked together and learned from each other. In this way, the melting pot 7 (assist) to create a truly unique American culture that incorporates elements from many different communities.
For Chinese high school students, understanding the concept of the melting pot can be 8 (especial) important. Like in the United States, China is home to a 9 (diversity) population, with people from many different regions and ethnicities. By appreciating the diversity within our own country and learning from the experiences of others, we can help create a more harmonious society 10 celebrates the unique contributions of every individual.
8. 假定你是李华, 在网上看到一则21st Century Teens 征文活动的启事, 主题是“我为妈妈做道菜”。

你打算投稿, 要点如下：
1. 菜品名称;
2. 简要介绍制作过程;
3. 选择原因。

注意：1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。

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9. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Lily who lived in a small town on the outskirts of a busy city. Ever since she was a little girl, Lily had been interested in the art of public speaking. She would watch famous speeches on television and was amazed at the way the speakers could hold an audience attracted with their words. Even as a young girl, she knew that she wanted to do the same someday.
As Lily grew older, her passion for public speaking only enhanced. She read books and attended workshops to learn everything she could about the subject. She practiced speaking in front of mirrors and even recorded herself to analyze her delivery and improve her technique.
However, despite all of her hard work, Lily found herself struggling to connect with her audience. Her words were great and well-rehearsed (反复排练过的), but she felt that something was missing. It wasn’t until she came across a TED talk on body language that every thing clicked into place.
In the talk, the speaker discussed how our body language can convey just as much information as our words, sometimes even more so. A confident posture (姿势) and relaxed facial expression can signal confidence and certainty, while moving your body constantly or avoiding eye contact can reveal nervousness or discomfort. This realization led Lily to study body language and its impact on communication. Armed with this new knowledge, Lily began practicing her own body language skills and studying the techniques of other great speakers. She watched videos of famous speeches and analyzed how the speakers used their bodies to emphasize key points and connect with their audience. She practiced making eye contact and using hand gestures (手势) to emphasize important ideas.
One day, Lily was invited to speak at a conference in front of a large audience. She had prepared her speech thoroughly and felt confident in her content, but she was nervous about how she would behave on stage.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

As she walked up to the podium (讲台), Lily reminded herself of the body language techniques she had learned.
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After the presentation, several people came up to Lily and praised her for her communication shills.
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