陕西省咸阳中学2023-2024学年高一下学期6月月考英语试题

陕西省咸阳中学2023-2024学年高一下学期6月月考英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．Where has the woman been?
A．To a hospital.B．To a shop.C．To her office.
2．What does the woman want to do?
A．Buy food.B．See a doctor.C．Attend a meet.
3．What might the woman want the man to do?
A．Finish the work first.B．Submit the report.C．Stop to eat.
4．What’s the weather like today?
A．Sunny B．Wind C．Stormy
5．How much time is there left before the party?
A．45 minutes.B．30 minutes.C．15 minutes
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．Why does the man often eat out?
A．It’s for business.
B．He dislikes home-made meals.
C．He doesn’t know how to cook.
7．How does the man like the restaurant food?
A．He expects it.B．He’s fond of it.C．He’s tired of it.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．How often is the woman late?
A．Never.B．Occasionally C．Often
9．What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A．Husband and wife.B．Boss and employee.C．Teacher and student.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

10．Where are the speakers?
A．In the hospital.B．In a restaurant.C．At a store.
11．How much will the man pay?
A．60 dollars.B．90 dollars.C．150 dollars.
12．Where is the shirt that the man choose?
A．On the top shelf.B．Next to the top shelf.C．Next to the black gloves.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

13．When did the man get to Washington, D．C．?
A．At about 8:00.B．At about 10:00.C．At about 12:00
14．Who paid the money?
A．The man himself.B．The Army Band.C．A private organization. 15．Why did the man go to Washington, D．C．?
A．To take photos.B．To receive honor.C．To meet reporters. 16．How does the woman feel?
A．Ashamed.B．Proud.C．Content.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

17．What’s Friends?
A．A TV play.B．An English movie.C．An English news broadcast. 18．How old are the characters?
A．In their 20s.B．In their 30s.C．In their 40s.
19．How is Friends organized?
A．By listing examples.
B．By introducing different backgrounds.
C．By making fun of each other’s shortcomings.
20．Where does the speaker’s friend work?
A．In a university.B．At an educational firm.C．In a language school.
二、阅读理解
Most Popular UK Destinations for a Staycation
Looking for a cheap stay cation to brighten up your winter? Here are the most popular destinations in the UK.
Blackpool
Whether you’re seeking the thrills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach or are keen to catch a glimpse of Blackpool Tower, the city’s most appealing attraction, the seaside town offers various amazing views. It’s no wonder the town has gained 980.8 million views on TikTok. With accommodation price £75 for a night, you’ll have a golden opportunity to enjoy Blackpool's Illuminations (彩灯) display and the Seaside Trail.
Searborough
North Yorkshire’s Scarborough sees 49,500 monthly searches and 686.4 million views on TikTok. One of the local highlights is the annual St Nicholas Fair. While a one-night stay in Scarborough costs £85, the town offers holiday-makers opportunities to experience ancient British culture at the 12th-century castle ruins.
Swansea
The Welsh town sees 27,100 monthly searches and has 622.4 million views on TikTok. Swansea’s Waterfront Wonderland brings with it the Alpine Village and various amusement attractions. Spending a night here costs just 10 pounds more than in Scarborough. But if you book a week earlier, you can get a 5 percent discount in total. With Cardiff only being an hour’s drive from Swansea, you have the perfect opportunity to catch a game of ice hockey.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth isn’t called Sunny Bournemouth for nothing, as holiday-makers can enjoy breathtaking views along the Jurassic Coast. With a World Heritage Site within its borders, it’s no surprise to see this town with the high number of views on TikTok (868.3 million). A one-night stay will cost you £105, giving you the perfect opportunity to get relaxed.
21．What is the most attractive in Blackpool?
A．Blackpool Pleasure Beach.B．Blackpool Tower.
C．The Illuminations display.D．The Seaside Trail.
22．How much will a tourist at least pay for a night in Swansea?
A．£ 70.B．£ 85.C．£ 85.75.D．£ 90.25. 23．Which of the following has the second-highest number of views on TikTok?
A．Blackpool.B．Swansea.C．Scarborough.D．Boumemouth.
The next generation of scientists and inventors is already finding approaches to address society’s problems. A group of high school students and their instructor report a solution to the problem of lead (铅) pollution in drinking water — an inexpensive faucet (水龙头) attachment that removes this poisonous metal. Unlike conventional filters currently on the market, theirs includes a container made of eco-friendly plastic and indicates when it’s “used up” by turning the tap water yellow.
“A few years ago, I saw a video of a woman in Michigan turn on her tap water, and it came out brown.” says Rebecca Bushway, the project’s principal investigator. “That made me think — because there’s really no safe level of lead in drinking water, wouldn’t it be nice to have a water filter that could tell you your water is polluted, well before it turns brown because of lead?”
Bushway, as a science teacher, wondered aloud to her chemistry class if there was a little filter that they could make from inexpensive components to easily remove lead. The students were excited about the idea, and they started thinking about the project in 2020.
The students discussed designs for an attachment to screw (用螺丝固定) a filter onto a sink’s faucet. Then in the spring semester of 2021, they 3D printed the attachment and a 3-inch-tall filter housing, using eco-friendly plastic. They filled the containers with some chemical powder. Next, the students added a tiny spectrophotometer (分光光度计) with a single-wavelength LED to the bottom of the filter container. They installed an indicator light that turns on as soon as the detector identifies the yellow color of the lead iodide (碘化铅).
The team’s goal is to make and sell their filters for less than $1 each. Because the housings use eco-friendly plastic, the cost could trend a little higher, but the material would help reduce the overall environmental impact of the filter.
The process of developing the filter has been very fulfilling. “Ultimately, this experience has shown students they can make a difference to somebody, and that there are problems they can fix with science,” said Bushway.
24．What shows that the filter is running out according to the text?
A．The change of the water’s color.B．The change of the filter housing’s color.
C．The times of the filter being used.D．The flash of the indicator light.
25．What inspired Bushway to remove lead in the water?
A．Her personal experience in Michigan.B．The unsafe water used by a woman.
C．A lack of safe drinking water.D．The experiments carried out in her class. 26．What can be inferred from paragraphs 4 and 5?
A．Chemical powder reacts with the lead in the water.
B．A detector is fixed to identify the lead iodide.
C．The students have developed eco-friendly plastic.
D．The filter has an advantage over others in price.
27．What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A．To advertise a product to remove lead to readers.
B．To highlight the hardships the inventors encounter.
C．To praise the young for shouldering responsibilities.
D．To stress the importance of environmental protection.
In an era dominated by texting and messaging apps, phone calls seem to become a relic (遗物) of the past among younger generations, Gen Z in particular. A recent survey shows that a quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds refuse to pick up the phone, and over half ignore calls from their parents. Why do we find phone calls so awkward, and is avoiding them damaging our relationships?
The avoidance of phone calls isn’t just a preference; it’s a display of anxiety. Phone conversations can be awkward due to the lack of non-verbal clues. In face-to-face interactions, we rely heavily on gestures, facial expressions, and body language to interpret messages, which are absent in phone conversations. This can lead to misunderstandings and a feeling of disconnect. Additionally, the pressure to respond immediately without enough time to think, as afforded by messaging apps, can increase the anxiety associated with phone calls.
Despite the discomfort they may cause, phone conversations are an important skill. In the professional world, the ability to communicate effectively over the phone remains a critical skill. As I emphasize in my teachings and workshops, clear, confident, and real-life communication can
significantly impact personal and professional success. Therefore, it’s crucial for younger generations, including Gen Z, to learn how to communicate well with others over the phone, not just for professional success but also for developing personal relationships.
Relying merely on messaging apps can have harmful effects on Gen Z’s well-being and relationships. The survey indicates a growing discomfort with direct voice communication can lead to a lack of deeper, empathetic (共情的) connections. This can potentially impact their ability to form meaningful relationships and deal with situations where direct communication like phone calls is momentous.
Moreover, as I advocate in my approach to public speaking, including emotional elements into communication enhances memorability (值得记忆) and impact. Phone conversations, with their immediate and personal nature, can develop a deeper emotional connect ion than text-based communication.
28．What can we know from paragraph 2?
A．Why people are making fewer phone calls.
B．How young men respond to phone calls.
C．What impact can phone calls have.
D．How much further phone calls go.
29．Which statement will the author probably agree with?
A．Future success is mainly based on phone talks.
B．It's vital to acquire the art of phone conversation.
C．Learning how to communicate is the focus.
D．Much remains to be done for better personal skills.
30．What does the underlined word “momentous” mean in paragraph 4?
A．Obvious.B．Important.C．Missing.D．Temporary. 31．Where is the text most probably taken from?
A．An interview.B．A book review.C．A lecture.D．A diary entry.
Individuals vary in how they react to anxiety. Some bury their heads in the sand and ignore the mounting sense of anxiety that seems to occupy the society. Others are in a watchful state and can’t get enough of the up-to-the-minute news and social media feeds.
Martin Buber once stated that we related to three things around us: nature, our fellow men, and how you view the world. When we are in a burdened (忧虑的) state, we tend to take no notice of any of these. When we become unburdened from our depressed selves, we are able to discover the delights and wonders around and experience a deep sense of gratitude.
At a time when news reports are merely a click away, people’s anxiety becomes even intenser. Because of 24/7 media, the international and the interpersonal have integrated in a way that we have never seen before. It seems that we’ve lost the capacity to maintain our inner peace—and that’s not just a matter of having opposing views about issues. It’s a matter of not having the patience to involve in delightful communication and to hear each other. Transforming the situation can't be achieved overnight. It’s not accidental, which must be approached with strength. It comes from the efforts to attain understanding and calm.
Our age of anxiety presents us with challenges. But out of adversity comes opportunity. Never can we maintain calm and experience gratitude at a time when we are burdened, worried, and anxious. Like anything else, relaxation and calm take a bit of work. Attempt to limit your exposure to updates on the news and take a couple of moments to count your blessings—including the people in your life and the fortune from which you’ve benefited. As you may be aware, it is taking things for granted that robs you of the fruits of your labor. Praying for goodness and planting seeds of gratitude may be our only way out.
32．What might happen to a relaxed person?
A．Spotting the beauty in the surroundings.B．Paying no attention to the state of mind.
C．Getting on well with nature and fellows.D．Grasping the latest news items with care. 33．What makes people anxiety-stricken?
A．The lack of peaceful talks.B．The information overload.
C．The widespread false news.D．The opposing views online.
34．What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A．Methods to overcome challenges and barriers.
B．Steps to robbing people of their fruits of labor.
C．Tips on limiting the exposure to news updates.
D．Ways to ease anxiety and appreciate blessings.
35．Which might be a suitable title for the text?
A．Take Nothing Online for Granted
B．Watch Out for the Traps of Media
C．Be Grateful in an Age of Anxiety
D．Count Blessings Instead of Worries
How to improve your home’s energy efficiency
Ensuring that your home is energy-efficient possibly keeps your bills right down and helps you play your part in the fight against climate change. 36 .
Insulate (使隔热) your loft
Most of your home’s wasted energy will attempt to escape through your roof. To stop it in its tracks, you must invest in having your loft insulated. 37 , but it will be sure to save you over £100 a year.
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By investing in a top-of-the-line boiler, you’ll no doubt tap into an extra of savings. What’s more, making this kind of investment will also be sure to lower your home’s carbon emissions. When choosing a new boiler, give precedence (优先) to those that fall in or near the “A” category. Whatever you do, just don’t slip towards the lower end of the scale.
Fit double glazing (双层玻璃)
39 . This is because double-glazed windows and doors trap more heat than regular ones, ultimately meaning they will stop you from having to put your heating on as much or as high. The initial investment demanded in this instance can be costly, which is why you should consider making use of the Help to Buy Windows Scheme.
Keep an eye on your energy consumption
Only when you know how much energy you use can you take action with regards to being less wasteful and more resourceful. This means that you should make a conscious effort to keep an eye on your energy consumption. 40 , you might want to consider fitting an energy monitor in your home. Generally, this type of technology will cost between £25 and £40.
A．Update your boiler
B．Maximize the boiler
C．To assist you in rising to this challenge
D．Taking such action may demand some cost in advance
E．Double-glazed windows will increase your energy consumption
F．Take these steps, and you’ll be living in an energy-efficient home
G．Double glazing will make a massive difference to your annual energy bills
三、完形填空
The summer after my freshman year college, I had to get my first job. This was probably one of the 41 tasks I have ever had to do. I had never held a job when I was in high school because my parents wanted me to put all my 42 into my studies.
At first, it was very hard. I filled out dozens of 43 but got no calls back in the first two weeks. It made sense because I had 44 no job experience. All I could 45 was that being a high school graduate and a year of college.
However, halfway through the third week, I finally got a call back from one of the places I 46 . We had set up a meeting time, and after my 47 , I was more than ready to start working the following Monday. I was 48 at the chance of working for my wages.
When I started, it was very clear that I was not 49 . I made mistakes with orders and often 50 sales promotions (推销). My parents made a bet I would not 51 the first two weeks, and I would be back looking for more 52 . However, I stuck with it.
After working a while, I got better at orders, and always 53 the cheaper options for customers. A couple of weeks later, I had been told by the manager that I had 54 the award of the best employee of the month. It taught me a lot about responsibility and gave me the 55 of working.
41．A．funniest B．worst C．hardest D．lightest 42．A．energy B．motivation C．wisdom D．ambition 43．A．questionnaires B．surveys C．certifications D．applications 44．A．exactly B．absolutely C．partly D．doubtfully 45．A．explain B．claim C．interpret D．offer 46．A．signed up B．applied to C．checked in D．headed for 47．A．interview B．graduation C．arrangement D．performance
48．A．surprised B．disappointed C．excited D．worried 49．A．skilled B．frightened C．patient D．satisfied 50．A．avoided B．abandoned C．postponed D．forgot 51．A．spend B．last C．continue D．wait 52．A．ideas B．expectations C．jobs D．instructions 53．A．sold B．produced C．kept D．recommended 54．A．confirmed B．received C．guaranteed D．become 55．A．confidence B．importance C．expectation D．hope
四、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。

Putian wood carving, one of the four well-known 56 (category) of the art of Chinese wood carving, originated in the Tang and Song Dynasties. 57 (serve) as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) item in China, it is a traditional folk carving technique of southeast China’s Fujian Province.
Zheng Chunhui, Lin Jianjun and Chen Yushu are three 58 (exception) representatives of wood carving masters. Zheng is a provincial-level inheritor (继承人) of the wood carving art, 59 not only excels in traditional wood carving technique, 60 expresses his love for his family and nation through his works. To promote the art, Zheng opened a unique wood carving gallery, which is the 61 (one) in Putian run by an individual and free to the public. The delicately made wood carving works by Lin 62 (shine) at a BRICS summit (峰会) several years ago, and meanwhile, the Chinese-style antique furniture pieces that are made by Chen 63 (show) at many international exhibitions over the past few years.
Putian city is home 64 over 2,600 wood carving companies, and the wood carving works 65 (create) there were sold to more than 20 countries and regions around the world last year.
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。

My name is Li Jin. Today I’m very glad 66 (have) the chance of 67 (run) for
the vice president of the English Club. Concerning the position, I feel qualified 68 (take) the job. First, I have gained a lot of experience in management and have won wide praise from my classmates for my job as monitor. Second, I am a warm-hearted boy and always ready to help others. Third, I am good at 69 (organize) all kinds of activities and have successfully held
a number of English corners.
70 (look) ahead, I will try my best 71 (assist) the president and serve my fellow students if I am lucky enough 72 (elect) vice president. On the one hand, I will organize some campus activities, like “English Evening”, a platform where students can show their English and learn from each other. And I will also invite some professors 73 (know) for a lot of knowledge. On the other hand, I will organize more activities 74 (enhance) the communication between schools. We can compete with students from other universities in debate contests or speech contests. Moreover, I will open more channels for you 75 (voice) your opinions.
五、书信写作
76．你校将以六月八日世界海洋日为主题，举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。

内容包括：
1. 海洋的重要性；
2. 保护海洋的倡议。

注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 短文的题目和首句已为你写好。

Our oceans, our responsibility June 8th was named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day...
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