上海市2024-2025学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷(无答案)

2024学年第一学期位育中学期中试试卷
高一年级英语学科
（考试时间：100分钟总分：100分）
Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension
Section A (5)
Directions: I, 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 the 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. Learning to drive. B. Buying the insurance.
C. Buying a car.
D. Taking a plane.
2. A. At an airport. B. At a police station.
C. At a travel agency.
D. At a hotel.
3. A. Customer and shop assistant. B. Trainer and trainee.
C. Customer and travel agent.
D. Guide and tourist.
4. A. Cantonese food. B. Shanghai food.
C. Hunan food.
D. None of the above.
5. A. 7 days. B. 1 year. C. Anytime. D. Two years.
6. A. She will sell it to buy a bookstore. B. She is changing it into a bookstore.
C. She will rent it to a bookstore owner.
D. She is still hesitating about it.
7. A. Because of the cool air-conditioner. B. Because of the dressing code.
C. Because of his politeness.
D. Because of the weather forecast.
8. A. She lost her purse.
B. She forgot to bring money.
C. She failed to attend the concert.
D. She was unable to get the student discount.
9. A. He was sorry for the woman’s absence.
B. He was happy about the woman’s absence.
C. He suggested the woman bring her daughter.
D. He suggested the woman visit the university.
10. A. Taylor is unlikely to change his behavior.
B. She thinks Taylor has turned over a new leaf.
C. Tailor is changing at such a speed as a leopard’s.
D. She is surprised but satisfied with Taylor’s change.
Section B (10)
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one conversation. You will be asked three questions on
each of the passages and four questions for the conversation. The passages and 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 and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. (10)
11. A. They are remarkably intelligent birds.
B. They can please a princess by sending roses.
C. They have a sense of environmental protection.
D. They have been trained to be rubbish collectors.
12. A. Nicolas de Villiers is the initiator of the crow rubbish picking campaign.
B. The idea of crow garbage collecting is rewarding the crows for their efforts.
C. The purpose of the crow garbage collectors is just to clean the environment.
D. The experiment of crow garbage collecting is quite different from that of crow intelligence.
13. A. Innovative cleaners of the environment.
B. Close supervisors of the theme park.
C. Bird exhibits to please park-goers.
D. Magical birds to train people.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Competitive and flexible personalities decide their achievement.
B. Their sensitivity to the surroundings leads to their success.
C. They share the idealistic personalities and pursue perfection.
D. Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are middle children.
15. A. Scientists. B. Classical music players.
C. Artists.
D. Chief executive officials.
16. A. Birth order affects personality. B. Birth order influence career paths.
C. How people achieve their success.
D. Family size plays a part.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following passage.
17. A. Because of their durability. B. Because they are symbols of status.
C. Because of the trend in fashion.
D. Because they look quite appealing.
18. A. The man was the creator of jeans. B. The man applied for a patent for jeans.
C. It led to the popularity of jeans.
D. It led to a flood of fake products.
19. A. They are durable and wash easily.
B. They appear on sex and violence ads.
C. They win the favor of many women liberalists.
D. They are influenced by cowboy style and rebellious spirit.
20. A. The advantages of jeans. B. The culture of western America.
C. The history of jeans.
D. The change of jeans.
Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary:
Section A (0.5*20=10)
21. —It’s good to see you again, Agnes.
—This has been our first chance to visit since ________ from Iran.
A. you return
B. you returned
C. you have returned
D. returning
22. —Your job ________ open for your return.
—Thanks.
A. will be kept
B. will keep
C. had kept
D. had been kept
23. Remember to send me a photo of us next time you ________ to me.
A. are writing
B. will write
C. has written
D. write
24. I first met Tom 10 years ago. He ________ in a radio factory at that time.
A. had worked
B. has worked
C. was working
D. has been working
25. I want to buy that kind of cloth because I ________ the cloth ________ well.
A. have told; washes
B. have been told; washes
C. was told; washed
D. have been told; is washed
26. John said he’d been working in the office for an hour, ________ was true.
A. he
B. this
C. which
D. who
27. After graduation she reached a point in her career ________ she had to decide what to do.
A. that
B. what
C. which
D. where
28. I wish to thank Professor Jo, without ________ help I would never have got this far.
A. who
B. whose
C. whom
D. which
29. The little problems ________ we meet in our daily lives may be inspirations for great inventions.
A. that
B. as
C. where
D. when
30. Because of the financial crisis, days are gone ________ local 5-star hotels charged 6000 yuan for one night.
A. if
B. when
C. which
D. since
31. Scientists have advanced many theories about why human beings cry tears, none of ________ has been proved.
A. whom
B. which
C. what
D. that
32. Care of the soul is a gradual process ________ even the small details of life should be considered.
A. what
B. in what
C. which
D. in which
33. Mr. Jackson is a generous man ________ you can turn for help at any time.
A. to which
B. for which
C. for whom
D. to whom
34. She’ll never forget her stay there ________ she found her son who had gone missing two years before.
A. that
B. which
C. where
D. when
35. I saw a woman running toward me in the dark. Before I could recognize who she was, she had run beck in the direction ________ she had come.
A. of which
B. by which
C. in which
D. from which
36. Last week, only two people came to look at the house, ________ wanted to buy it.
A. none of them
B. both of them
C. none of whom
D. neither of whom
37. —Dad, let’s go white—water rafting!
—Ok. But equip yourself first. It is not such an easy job ________ it looks.
A. as
B. which
C. that
D. what
38. ________ I have got a full mark is good news for me.
A. As
B. If
C. Whether
D. That
39. He spends a lot of time on Tik Tok. That’s ________ his sight get worse and worse.
A. because
B. why
C. how
D. what
40. The universal language of music helps to achieve ________ communications between countries aim at.
A. how
B. what
C. which
D. why
Section B (10)
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. awareness
B. develop
C. encourage
D. ignore
E. immediate
F. limiting
G. redesigning H. significantly I. team J. theme K. unlikely
No one looking at the state of Earth in 2023 can be in any doubt that we are facing three serious environmental problems: climate problem, loss of biodiversity (生物多样性) and pollution of air, soil and water. To solve the problems, we increase the use of electric cars, 41 greener eating and reduce plastic use. However, sometimes these solutions can be opposite to the expected goals. For instance, creating space for biofuel crops to give off fewer pollutants and greenhouse gases can, in fact, 42 increase the cutting down of trees. That means in most cases solutions aiming at one problem each time are 43 to be effective. And, what is perhaps lacking is a(n) 44 of how interlinked these problems are.
We should realize that a key 45 linking all the three problems is waste. The root cause of global warming is CO2, a waste gas. The seas are polluted by plastic and other waste products. We 46 forests, among other things, to grow more food — much of which goes to waste.
A shocking figure lies at the heart of our special report on our world — of the more than 100 billion tons of things that humans use each year, hardly 10% is recycled. That makes it obvious a full-range war on waste should be paid 47 attention. The situation requires our speedy moving away from the way of thinking — “take, make, throw” — towards a more recyclable one, which means we should begin 48 the products and when they reach the end of their useful lives, they can be recycled.
Solving the three problems calls for a huge transition with joint efforts. Governments must take the lead by introducing laws with the purpose of rewarding green practices, such as the 49 of waste. Industries can reduce, re-use and recycle wherever possible, and 50 themselves with suppliers and the like-minded to realize recyclable business models.
Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension
Section A (15)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
When it comes to lowering stress at work, studies from around the world have yielded a set of five tips with advice 51 from having a nap at your desk to taking your pet to work.
The first tip highlighted by New Science magazine is that workers should be sociable—but not too sociable.
British research has shown that 52 is good for health, with a study of thousands of civil servants revealing that moral 53 from colleagues, encouragement from supervisors and clear direction from bosses kept stress levels 54 . Male civil servants who 55 support in the workplace were 31 percent more likely to suffer from 56 and depression, and women 43 percent. 57 , too much socializing could lead to work piling up.
The second tip is to ensure your surroundings are as 58 as possible. Simply being able to see your colleagues makes the working day much more 59 and the height of partitions (隔板) dividing up office space affects stress level. 60 , the higher the partition is, the more people complain about noise from their neighbors. Research from the University of Montreal shows that the optimum partition height is 1.3 metres—high enough to provide 61 but low enough to ensure staff do not feel 62 .
The third piece of advice for works is to learn to switch of. Mobile phones and other 63 equipment should be switched off after hours of working to allow burnt-out brain cells to recharge. The fourth piece of advice for workers is to take a nap at your desk every day, which is very easy to do.
Playing with a cat or a dog can also 64 relaxation and if workers can persuade their boss to let them into the office then the day will 65 .
51. A. differing B. ranging C. changing D. including
52. A. sociability B. responsibility C. ability D. reliability
53. A. lessons B. standard C. support D. behaviour
54. A. up B. high C. still D. down
55. A. needed B. lacked C. gained D. gave
56. A. anxiety B. ambition C. accident D. poverty
57. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. Moreover
58. A. pleasant B. colourful C. serious D. wide
59. A. miserable B. understandable C. unforgettable D. manageable
60. A. Obviously B. Luckily C. Surprisingly D. Naturally
61. A. space B. privacy C. communication D. cooperation
62. A. crowded B. surrounded C. devoted D. isolated
63. A. electronic B. industrial C. office D. expensive
64. A. aid B. destroy C. leave D. reduce
65. A. go on B. draw near C. be over D. fly by
Section B (2*11=22)
Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes (音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.
As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal
hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music set them apart from others. It can be
difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like
to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she
was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.
Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn’t involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds
well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t
see certain colors.
Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed (诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed
about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it
easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No thanks, I’m amusic,’” says Margaret. “I
just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”
66. Which of the following is true of amusics?
A. Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them.
B. They love places where they are likely to hear music.
C. They can easily tell two different songs apart.
D. Their situation is well understood by musicians.
67. According to paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who ________.
A. dislikes listening to speeches
B. can hear anything nonmusical
C. has a hearing problem
D. lacks a complex hearing system
68. In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that ________.
A. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier
B. she were seventeen years old rather than seventy
C. her problem could be easily explained
D. she were able to meet other amusics
69. What is the passage mainly concerned with?
A. Amusics’ strange behaviours.
B. Some people’s inability to enjoy music.
C. Musical talent and brain structure.
D. Identification and treatment of amusic.
(B)
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70. According to Warranty Limitations, a product can be under warranty if ________.
A. shipped from a Canadian factor
B. rented for home use
C. repaired by the user himself
D. used in the U.S.A.
71. According to Owner’s Responsibilities, an owner has to pay for ________.
A. the loss of the sales receipt
B. a servicer’s overtime work
C. the product installation
D. a mechanic’s transportation
72. Which of the following is true according to the warranty?
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B. A product damaged in a natural disaster is covered by the warranty.
C. A faulty cabinet due to rust can be replaced free in the second year.
D. Free repair is available for a product used improperly in the first year.
(C)
Was your school noisy or peaceful? It might not seem important, but a growing body of research suggests that sounds can have an impact on learning, performance and creativity.
Whether background sounds are beneficial or not seems to depend on what kind of noise it is—and the volume. In a series of studies published last year, Ravi Mehta from the College of Business at Illinois and his colleagues tested people’s creativity while exposed to a soundtrack made up of background noises—such as coffee-shop chatter and construction-site drilling—at different volumes. They found that people were more creative when the background
noises were played at a medium level than when volume was low. Loud background noise, however, damaged their creativity.
This makes sense for a couple of reasons, says psychologist Dr Nick Perham, at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK, who studies the effect of sounds on learning but was not involved in the study. Firstly, he says, sounds that are most disturbing tend to be very variable. A general hum (嗡嗡声) in the background suggests a steady-state sound with not much variation. “So there’s not much there to capture your attention- nothing disturbing the subjects,” he says. At the same time, the background noise might cause the subjects to be in a slightly heightened state of arousal (觉醒), says Perham. “Medium arousal is best for good performance. So it might be that a general hum in the background gives an ideal level of arousal.” With that in mind, Perham suggests there may be some benefits to playing music or other sounds in an art class or other situations where creativity is key.
Many teachers all over the world already play music to students in class. Many are inspired by the belief that hearing music can improve IQ in tasks, the so-called Mozart effect. While the evidence actually suggests it’s a stretch to say classical music improves brainpower, researchers do think pleasant sounds before a task can sometimes lift your mood and help you perform well, says Perham, who has done his own studies on the phenomenon. The key appears to be that you enjoy what you’re hearing. “If you like the music or you like the sound—even listening to a Stephen King novel -then you did better. It didn’t matter about the music,” he says.
73. Which of the following is true according to the studies by Ravi Mehta and Nick Perham?
A. It’s better not to expose people to any background noise while at work.
B. Construction-site drilling should be forbidden where there is a school.
C. Noises will harm people’s health however low their volumes are.
D. A certain level of noise may do good to people’s creativity.
74. According to Dr Nick Perham, it can be inferred that in an art class, teachers had better ________.
A. keep the classroom quiet
B. play music at a steady and medium volume
C. broadcast classical music
D. vary the volume of the music constantly
75. In the last paragraph, the underlined part “it’s a stretch” is used to ________.
A. prove the usefulness of pleasing sounds
B. confirm the belief of Mozart effect
C. challenge the importance of soft music
D. cast doubt on the power of music in raising IQ
76. Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?
A. Learning Power: Noise and Music Work
B. Noise Meeting Music: A Blessing?
C. Noise or Music: Creativity in Danger
D. Brainpower: More Music and Less Noise
Section C (2*8分)
Directions: Read the following passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each
sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. But people can make a big difference.
B. Plastics should be gathered together and reused.
C. Then, fish may eat the plastics.
D. It is convenient to use plastic bags in everyday life.
E. It asks for them to better measure and direct plastic use.
F. The report tells about harm to sea life and what might be done to improve the situation.
A new report says plastics are responsible for $13 billion in damage to the oceans and the undersea environment. The findings were announced recently at a United Nations conference. 77
Plastic thrown away carelessly makes its way into rivers and other waterways. The plastic eventually reaches coastal areas and ocean waters. After a while, it collects in the sea. And plastic never goes away. Plastic is not biodegradable — destroyed by bacteria or natural processes. Instead, it just breaks up into smaller pieces over time. The oceans contain a lot of chemicals and other pollutants. 78 . That means harmful materials may get into our food supply.
79 . Human beings cause pollution and they can take steps to stop it. They can use fewer single use product containers and throw plastics away correctly. Plastic recycling programs also works — where old bottles and other plastics are collected, broken down and used to make new products. We could reuse bottles in our households many times if we wish to, rather than end it after the first use. We could, when we get rid of that plastic, recycle and reuse it, which replaces the need for raw materials.
The report also calls on companies to improve methods for using plastics. 80 And it calls for information about the way plastic is thrown out or removed from use. By putting a new value on plastic, industry has a special reason to clean up the environment. But all of the companies must join to deal with the problem.
Ⅳ. Fill in the blanks with proper words. (1*10=10分)
81. 我们不应该对寻求专业的帮助感到羞愧，因为我们的心理健康非常重要。

We should never __________ __________ __________ seeking professional help, as our mental health is very important.
82. 各种课外活动有助于培养学生的创造力。

Various extracurricular activities __________ __________ cultivating students’ creativity.
83. 他一贯开会迟到。

It is __________ __________ him to be late for the meeting.
84. 这项研究有明，文化和礼仪息息相关。

This study indicates a __________ __________ between culture and manners/that there is a close connection between culture and manners.
85. 地方当局曾呼吁市民保护好当地的历史古迹。

The local authorities __________ __________ to the citizens to protect the historic sites in this area.
86. 他在最后时刻取消计划，几乎没有考虑到朋友的够受。

He __________ __________ __________ __________ his friend’s feelings when he canceled their plans at the last minute.
87. 文化物品通常指的是一个与某一特定文化息息相关的物品。

A cultural object usually __________ __________ a thing that is closely related to a particular culture.
88. 当我们遇到问题的时候，要学会反省自己，不能一味责怪他人。

When we encounter problems, we should __________ __________ ourselves instead of always blaming other people.
89. 酷爱吃快餐的年轻人应该更加注意饮食选择以确保身体健成并为环保做贡献。

Young people who __________ __________ __________ fast food should pay more attention to food choice to ensure their health and contribute to environmental protection.
90. 菜单上有各种各样的沙拉。

There are __________ __________ __________ salads on your menu.
Ⅴ. Translation (2+2+3+3)
91. 重要的是你抓住了这个珍贵的机会。

（matter）
92. 尽管不是这位记者的错，但是他还是向在场的人道歉了。

（despite）
93. 保留这幢建筑的遗址无疑是很明智的，因为这可以让人们铭记历史。

（doubt）
94. 近年来，由于在线送餐服务的发展，越来越多的塑料包装被丢弃，这将对环境产生负面影响。

（which）。