上海高一英语试卷
上海市育才中学2024-2025学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题(含答案)
英语阶段性练习（Unit1Book1）（65分钟）I. Listening ComprehensionSection A1. A. At a bus station. B. At a gas station.C. At a military museum.D. At a mobile phone shop.2. A.3. B.5. C.8. D.11.3. A. He had difficulty going to sleep at night.B. He stayed up late watching TV series.C. He produced an attractive TV series.D. He had to buy a new sleeping pillow.4. A. The woman should clean up the closet.B. The woman has bought too many new clothes.C. The woman should put on some weight.D. The woman should buy more clothes.5. A. The sunlight will burn up the jacket. B. The beach is too cold.C. She is proud of her dark skin color.D. The sunlight is helpful to her.6. A. Many activities were arranged in the bookshop.B. Many people were listening to a writer’s lecture.C. The bookshop was popular because of the book resources.D. People went to the bookshop to get free books.7. A. Customers can pay cash. B. There are more varieties of goods.C. Customers can get a bargain price.D. Customers can receive the goods faster.8. A. Peter isn’t in his hometown himself.B. Peter isn’t their good friend.C. Peter is unlikely to appear to pick them up.D. Peter owns an empty house in his hometown.9. A. Do a part-time job on campus.B. Borrow money from the woman.C. Obtain financial assistance from school.D. Study a practical case on campus.10. A. The man had a bad time eating with his boss.B. The man had a stomachache after lunch.C. The man enjoys eating with co-workers.D. The man is particular about the food he eats.Section BQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Users can choose height range.B. Users can improve their eyesight.C. Users can select the SPF of the cream.D. Users can get a full exposure to the cream.12. A. The laziness of the inventor. B. The needs of the hotels.C. The fund the inventor obtained.D. The online usage video.13. A. Inserting coins into the equipment.. Paying cash to the inventor.C. Buying Snappy Screen card.D. Paying for the hotel room.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. He got a medal for courage. B. He would become a French citizen.C. He got a position in the fire service.D. He received a large sum of money.15. A. He was playing a game. B. He was sleeping in the balcony.C. He was staying with his family.D. He was injured.16. A. The balcony was not strong enough.B. The boy's father left him alone at home.C. The house was on fire.D. Firemen broke into the house.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. The origin of AI technology.B. The bad influences AI might bring.C. The changes AI brings to humans.D. The waterproof feature of AI technology.18. A. Too few people he has interviewed.B. The inferior AI products on the market.C. The lack of resources on AI theory.D. The lack of fund for the study.19. A. It is located in the downtown area.B. It has professional staff.C. It offers great online resource.D. It opens to general public free of charge.20. A. To prove that the applicant has legal income.B. To guarantee applicant’s ability to pay overdue fine.C. To use the bank card as the membership card.D. To pay the membership fee.II. VocabularyA. aliveB. ashamedC. clipD. livingE. keenF. mattersG. objectH. recordingI. reflectionJ. routine K. typicalIn today's digital era, the act of clipping and recording moments from our lives has become a ___31___ . It's not just about preserving memories; it's a way to keep those moments __32___. What truly _____ 33 _____ is theability to reflect on these recordings later, revisiting those _____ 34_____ days filled with joy or sorrow.Many are _____ 35_____ on capturing every _____ 36_____ and view that catches their eye, whether it is a sunset's colors or a child's innocent laughter. Such practices not only enrich our personal archives but also serve as reminders of the beauty and complexity of life.Occasionally, when we run across an old _____ 37_____ in the phone or computer, it can stimulate emotions we thought were long forgotten. It's in these moments that we realize how __38___ we might have been to let certain experiences go unnoticed. ____39___ , therefore, becomes a powerful tool for self- ____40___ and appreciation of the present, ensuring that our stories remain vivid and our memories forever fresh.III. ClozeThe United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 and committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations; promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights.Due to its unique international ____41______ , the Organization takes action on a wide range of issues, and provides a forum for its 193 Member States to express their views, through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and other bodies and committees.The work of the United Nations ___42___ every comer of the globe and focuses on a broad range of fundamental issues, like sustainable development, protection of the environment and refugees and disaster relief.In September 2015, world leaders gathered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a new universal standard for development that will ____43____ no one is left behind. 17 Sustainable Development Goals（SDGs）___ 44___ the cornerstone of the historic Agenda. Building on the success of the Millennium Development Goals （MDGs）, the SDGs aim to go further to end all forms of poverty. Universal and indivisible, the SDGs call for action by all countries -- developed, developing and middle-income - to promote ___45___ while protecting the planet over the next fifteen years.The SDGs officially came into ___46__ on 1 January 2016. Gove mm ents, businesses and civil society have started to make efforts to achieve the goals, by adopting plans to achieve them. If you are ___47___ to take concrete action for global peace and development, take a look at the United Nations Volunteers （UNV）programme.Every year, up to 8,000 qualified and experienced women and men of some 160 different nationalities volunteer at least six months of their lives to help others. These UN Volunteers work in about 130 countries promoting peace, __48__ to disasters, empowering communities and helping to build sustainable livelihoods and lasting development.UN Volunteers come from ___49__ professional backgrounds but all of them are pushing for the positive changes. They are ____50___ to be creative and entrepreneurial, and foster volunteer is m for peace and development both within and beyond their assignments. They work at the heart of communities in __51____ with governments, United Nations entities ad civil society.Being a UN Volunteer is not a career, but it is rich with opportunities and experience and offers huge personal ____52____ .As a UN Volunteer, you receive a Volunteer Living Allowance（津贴）（VLA）, which ___ 53 ___ basic needs, housing and utilities. ___ 54 __, UNV will provide a settling-in-grant, life, health, and permanentdisability __55___, return airfares and a nominal resettlement allowance.41. A. character B. quantity C. cooperation D. celebrity42. A. moves B. reveals C. touches D. passes43. A. assure B. set C. measure D. ensure44. A. undergo B. sign C. represent D. reduce45. A. poverty B. prosperity C. property D. popularity46. A. force B. time C. usage D. attention47. A. delivered B. organized C. challenged D. inspired48. A. progressing B. responding C. applying D. serving49. A. similar B. unique C. typical D. various50. A. encouraged B. developed C. entitled D.made51. A. partnership B. citizenship C. relationship D. hardship52. A. awards B. presents C. rewards D. supplies53. A. takes B. covers C. engages D. respects54. A. However B. Therefore C. Nonetheless D. Furthermore55. A. insurance B. guarantee C. maintenance D. assuranceⅣ. Reading（A）‘A cannon（大炮）sounded as Jonny Fry took off on his horse through the streets of St. Joseph, Missouri. Crowds lined the streets, cheering and waving. Fry rode west for 90 miles at full speed. He then passed a leather bag full of letters to another rider. Eventually a chain of riders carried the letters across nearly 2,000 miles of wilderness, and the Pony Express was born.Between California and the rest of the U.S. lay a vast wilderness. Mail service was slow and often delayed. As war among the states seemed likely, people wanted news more quickly.In December 1859, William Russell, owner of a transport company, decided to meet that need. He and partners William Waddell and Alexander Majors worked constantly for months. They selected a route from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California. Then they purchased 400 horses, hired workers and set up relay stations （导站）every 10 to 15 miles. Riders would change horses at these stations, and every 90 to 120 miles a new rider would take over.Shortly before Jonny Fry set out, another Pony Express rider set off from Sacramento for St. Joseph. These first deliveries reached their destinations in close to the 10 days Russell had promised.But the route was far from safe. On April 18, 1860, a rider’s horse stumbled （绊倒）and fell on the rider, killing him. Riders faced rivers, mountains, extreme temperatures-and very unfriendly natives.In May 1860,tensions between the settlers and Native Americans turned into fighting. Native Americans attacked several Pony Express stations, forcing some of them to close temporarily.Despite the risks, the Pony Express lost only one delivery during its one and a half years in operation. And when Abraham Lincoln was elected president, the Pony Express carried the news to California in only five days. It also spread news of the beginning of America's Civil War.The Pony Express service ended in October 1861 after a telegraph line across the U.S. was completed.Yet the riders' courage and accomplishments still hold a place in legend（传奇）.56. The passage is mainly about the _____ of the Pony Express.A. functionB.influenceC. historyD. operation57. To _____, William Russell decided to set up the Pony Express.A. shorten the time of sending mailB. deliver mail farther and more safelyC. meet people's different needsD. help people keep in contact in war58. What might Russell have promised about the first deliveries?A. To make the destinations closer.B. To make the deliveries within 10 days.C. To ensure the deliveries with two riders.D. To complete the deliveries before the war.59. What can be learned from the passage?A. The Pony Express had an insignificant position in the development of mail service.B. The fighting between the settlers and Native Americans ended the Pony Express.C. The Pony Express became successful as a result of the dangers on the route.D. The Pony Express not only delivered mail but spread news as well.（B）Please Choose Cloud ServicesFinding the Cloud service can be difficult as there are so many available.Consumers need to consider and compare each service’s features, storage possibilities, free space and best price. You may be unsure, or you do not know where to begin. Trying every Cloud service would take a lot of time and work. But, the website might help.CloudDrop-box Google-Drive One-DriveBoxBest For LightweightUsersTeams AndCollaborationDevotedWindowsUsersEnterpriseSolutionsFree Storage Space2GB15GB15GB10GBCheapest PremiumOption1TB100GB100GB100GB One valuable feature is the protection of digital files, including photos, videos, documents, music and more. If the worst happens and your computer crashes, or gets lost or damaged, your files can still be found in the Cloud.Cloud services let you access your files from almost anywhere. No need to worry about a file stored on your computer when you are away from your desk. If you have an Internet connection, you can open your files from any computer, or from a phone, when they are stored using a Cloud service.Using a Cloud service makes sharing files easier. If you send documents to a group using emails, you may then wonder which version everyone is working with. When sharing files using a Cloud service, everyone will see the same document and the latest version.The first thing to consider is the amount of storage space you need. Check how much space you are currently using on your computer and mobile devices. If your computer or phone is filled with photos and you have little free space, you may want to move your photos to the Cloud. Some Cloud services are free. But, if you need a lot of space, you will probably need one that costs money.Even if everyone you have ever met is a Windows user, you still probably want a Cloud service that works with many platforms. You might become friends with anAndroid user or start a job with a company that computes on Apple!60. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Google-Drive users can obtain 100GB for free.B. Most Cloud services can send files to both the Cloud and the local computer.C. It's hard to transfer your file when you turn on the computer if it is stored in the Cloud.D. Never worry about finding your files in the Clouds if the computer system crashes.61. What will you have to do if you need more space to store more files in the Cloud?A. To use your own Cloud services.B. To share Cloud space with others.C. To spend money buying space.D. To buy the latest version of the service.62. How can consumers find the Cloud service that suits them best?A. By learning more information about the space occupied by files.B. By comparing Cloud’s function, storage, available space and prices.C. By sending files to a group of people via e-mail inquiring about the Cloud service.D.By making friends with Android users who use Apple computers.（C）Every day, Lucy Dong and her best friend Amy Zhu wake at 7 a.m. -- 7.10 a.m.If they are lucky---rush through their breakfast of steamed buns and noodles, and head off to what may be the best schooling system in the world.The 10-year-olds, who are natives of Shanghai, study in 35-minute bursts from around 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a small break for lunch -- and a class meeting --- sandwiched in the middle.Outside school hours, the girls' lives are lots of extra-curricular activities: English class, flute class, drumming class, handwriting class, calligraphy class, Taekwondo training, modelling lessons and choir practice.Shanghai was crowned --- for the second time …the champion of the Programme for International Student Assessment （PISA., which compares the maths, reading and science skills of some 510,000 secondary school students around the world）.Some experts question the value of comparing cities and countries. Others point out that Shanghais relatively well-funded schools and well-paid teachers are not representative of the Chinese education system as a whole.Even so, the latest results are likely to see more and more educators flock east in search of the mega-city's magic formula.Professor Kong Lingshuai of the College of Education at Shanghai Normal University has studied the city'sPISA successes. He says that the secret is a mix of "traditional elements and modern elements". The former is related to the high expectations of "tiger" parents, and a belief in Chinese children from a young age that effort is crucial to gaining a good education. The "modern elements" include Shanghai's willingness to constantly adapt its curriculum and teaching practices; its focus on improving under-achieving schools by pairing them with those that excel; its openness to foreign ideas; and the introduction of performance-related pay.An obsession with training has also been the key, says Prof. Kong. As of last year, new teachers have to undergo a standardized, one-year training course before starting in the classroom. Once qualified, they are required to complete at least 240 hours' training in their first five years, including online learning, paper reading, essay writing and so on. Teachers are also encouraged to attend each other's classes to promote a culture of "idea sharing, exchanging and positive competition".Outsiders often dismiss China's education system as a pressure-cooker-style craze of exams that places too much emphasis on rote-learning and does little to stimulate creativity. But in Shanghai at least, that may be starting to change. Authorities are attempting to move away from testing that relies too heavily on memorizing facts and figures, and some schools are also giving students more time to play, rather than just study.63. The author mentions Lucy Dong and Amy Zhu in the first 3 paragraphs to ________.A. praise the industriousness of these two girlsB. give readers the whole picture of Chinese educationC. illustrate what education in Shanghai looks likeD. criticize the burden the education brings on them64. Why do some experts challenge the result that Shanghai ranked 1st in PISA test?A. Because the value of PISA, which only tests 510,000 students globally, is cast doubt on.B.Because Shanghai has drawn more attention and resources from the central government.C. Because only maths, reading and science skills are compared in PISA test, which is not enough.D. Because Shanghai has a better system of financial support for schools as well as for teachers.65. Which of the following is closest in meaning to "dismiss"in the last paragraph?A. To consider something inferior.B. To stop thinking about something.C. To give the credit for something.D. To claim the features of something.66. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Strict parents contribute little to the academic success of their children.B. Students have more free time to spend on their interest across China.C. Many education researchers are getting to Shanghai to study the phenomenon.D. Under-achieving schools are usually substituted by those academically superior schools.（D）A. Holidays are when my family gathers and has a good time together,B. School education has civilized me with a mind for peace and calm.C. My parents raised me with a lot of beliefs that have had an effect on who I am today.D. Summer is the time when we always organize some special events as a big family.E. However, I know that it is important to follow the golden rule and to treat others with dignity and respect.F. We take care of each other and try to treat others with respect.What Makes Me "Me"?My culture comes from where I am from and where I was raised. I am an American.I was born and raised in Alaska. My ethnic background is German, English, and Scottish. Culture is all about family. It is a family's belief systems, the cultural traditions that are celebrated, and the special holidays and events that occur in the year._____67_____These are the beliefs that don't just belong to my culture, but they come straight from the values of my family. I believe that women are more intelligent than men because my mother is a strong woman. I was raised to believe that through hard work I could become successful and have a good life. I strive to do this every day and to be good at my life and my jobs. I'm not really religious. _____ 68_____ I believe that if you are a good person to others you will be rewarded for it in many ways.There are a lot of cultural traditions that my family has. Some are from my cultural background and some are from the place where I was raised. I raise my son to have manners and to be well behaved. I raise him to know that hard work is important and that he is expected to put his best effort into things._____69_____We gather every summer in Haines so that all the cousins can grow up together. Birthdays were always important events while growing up. My mom was excited to celebrate every holiday. Trick or treating on Halloween, hiding baskets on Easter, passing out cards to classmates on Valentine's Day, wearing green on St. Patrick's Day, and of course loads of presents under the tree on Christmas morning. My parents always made holidays a big deal so now my son also gets to be excited for them every year.My culture makes me a person that celebrates life. My family has a lot of good friends and we are usually a good part of the community. ______70____ We like to go outdoors and have adventures. 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上海高一高中英语月考试卷带答案解析
上海高一高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.The memory of the holiday spent in Europe with her husband will _____ all through her life.A．stay B．live C．leave D．impress2.We’re conducting a nationwide survey of people’s reading habits. Would you have five minutes ________ a few questions?A．answering B．to answerC．to have answered D．having answered3.I’ve already told you that I’m going to buy a new iPad, _____.A．how much does it costB．however much it costsC．no matter how it costsD．however does it cost much4.I stayed up late doing my homework yesterday, so I had trouble _____ up early this morning.A．get B．getting C．got D．to get5.Tony is a quiet boy and he is accustomed ______ at meals, which is always appreciated.A．not to talk B．to not talkC．to not talking D．not to talking6.Most probably it will be another 7 hours _____ you can have next meal, so each of you must have your stomach full.A．since B．when C．after D．before7.John is not a man to count on, and it is very likely that the work ____ by the time he arrives here.A．is finished B．has finishedC．will finish D．will have been finished8.The experienced teachers try their best _____ the younger ones _____experience.A．to help…gettingB．help…getC．to help…to getD．helping…get9.The businessperson wanted to sell his goods fast: ______, he chose his partner with great care.A．and B．otherwiseC．however D．therefore10.She is not going to buy the sofa because it _____ too much room in the living room.A．takes away B．takes onC．takes down D．takes up二、完形填空We all laugh. We all hurt. We all make mistakes. We all dream, that’s life. It’s a journey. Please follow these rules to make the journey of your life a journey of joy!positive through the cold season could be your best against getting ill, new study findings suggest.In an experiment that healthy volunteers to a cold or flu virus, researchers found that people witha sunny characteristic were less likely to ill. The findings, published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, build on evidence that a “positive emotional style” can help the common cold and other illnesses. Researchers believe the reasons may be both objective as in happiness increasing immune(免疫的) function and subjective as in happy people being less by a scratchy throat or runny nose. “People with a positive emotional style may have different immune to the virus,” explained the lead study author Dr Sheldon Cohen of Carne gie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. “And when they do get a cold, they may their illness as being less severe.”Cohen and his colleagues had found in a study that happier people seemed less likely to catch a cold, but some questions remained as to whether the emotional tendency itself had the effect.For the new study, the researchers had 193 healthy adults with complete standard measures of personality tendency, health-consciousness and emotional “style”. Those who be happy, energetic and easy-going were judged as having a positive emotional style, those who were often unhappy, tense and unfriendly had a negative style. The researchers gave them drops through their noses either a cold virus or a particular flu virus. Over the next six days, the reported on any aches, pains, sneezing they had, while the researchers collected data, like daily mucus(黏液) production. Cohen and his colleagues found that based on objective measures of nasal woes(鼻部的不适), happy people were less likely to develop a cold.【1】A．Living B．Staying C．Pulling D．Surviving【2】A．safeguard B．opportunity C．caution D．defense【3】A．excluded B．explored C．exposed D．escaped【4】A．generally B．commonly C．frequently D．perfectly【5】A．change B．fall C．turn D．remain【6】A．keep B．avoid C．deny D．remove【7】A．suffered B．troubled C．disturbed D．hinted【8】A．function B．ability C．response D．action【9】A．think B．relate C．interpret D．translate【10】A．formal B．current C．previous D．precious【11】A．tended to B．opposed to C．used to D．stuck to【12】A．while B．however C．what’s more D．therefore【13】A．implying B．matching C．containing D．occupying【14】A．patients B．adults C．volunteers D．researchers 【15】A．objective B．impressive C．positive D．effective三、阅读理解1.What I like to advise people is to find out what it is that makes them happy. What do you love to do? If you truly love what you do just go ahead and try to make a living by doing it. People will throw money at you to do it. But you will always have to work hard at it. I have to draw every single day of my life. I have to draw about 20 ideas. My advice is to put aside a certain amount of time every day and make you draw or whatever, especially when you don’t feel like it. Only in this way will you be able t o perfect your talent.The first step you take is to go to your local library and ask for the publications issued in the current years. When you get these publications, try to find the names of the top people concerned and their presidents. After you find these, write down their names and addresses. Keep this list and update it every year. Next thing you want to do is to create at least 40 cartoons. Get a grid（格子） from one of the strips in the newspapers, enlarge it to whatever size you wish and draw inside this grid. Now take the best 20 of your ideas and make them into finished pieces. To do this, you would want to copy them in ink because if you were a professional cartoonist, that was what you should do. Now you can reduce the size of the finished cartoo ns to fit onto a regular comic’s page. By comparing yours with the others already in print, it gives you a good idea of clarity to your cartoon.The next step is to write letters to presidents of the publication. In the letters, explain who you think would read your work, or in other words, what group do you think you would target. After you complete these, send all of your information enclosed with letters in the appropriate envelope.Now as soon as you send out these letters, start to create a brand new s trip with all new characters. Don’t get married to one idea because if your idea gets turned down then you will give up. And always remember. If you receive a rejection from any of them, keep in mind that you are working on something better. You will be working on something new and more exciting and the rejection letter will not have any impact. With this in mind…【1】What is the advice from the writer in the first paragraph when you want to succeed in your life?A．Stop doing anything until you find something quite suitable for your future career.B．Put aside a certain amount of time every day to consider how to make a living.C．Make a living by something that you truly like to do as your profession and work hard at it.D．Perfect your talent only by drawing some cartoons.【2】The purpose of writing a letter to the president was to ____.A．get some money to support the later careerB．enclose the information on how to become cartoonists with the letterC．focus his attention on the workD．explain who would be the readers of the work【3】The underlined phrase “get married to one idea” in the last paragraph probably refers to ______. A．having a strong desire to get marriedB．fixing all attention on one ideaC．marrying someone is a good ideasD．refusing one idea to get married2.Without proper planning, tourism can cause problems. For example, too many tourists can crowd public places that are also enjoyed by the inhabitants of a country. If tourists create too much traffic, the inhabitants become annoyed and unhappy. They begin to dislike tourists and to treat them impolitely. They forget how much tourism can help the country and how tourism affects them. Tourism should help a country keep the customs and beauty that attract tourists. Tourism should also advance the well-being (health and happiness) of local inhabitants.Too much tourism can be a problem. If tourism grows too quickly, people must leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry. This means t hat other parts of the country’s economy can suffer.On the other hand, if there is not enough tourism, people can lose jobs. Businesses can also lose money. It costs a great deal of money to build large hotels, airports, air terminals, first-class roads, and other support facilities needed by tourist attractions. For example, a major international-class tourism hotel can cost as much as 50 thousand dollars per room to build. If this room is not used most of the time, the owners of the hotel lose money. Building a hotel is just a beginning. There must be many support facilities as well, including roads to get to the hotel, electricity, sewers（阴沟） to handle waste, arid water. All of these support facilities cost money. If they are not used because there are not enough tourists, jobs and money are lost.【1】Which of the following has most probably been discussed in the paragraph that goes before the passage? A．It is extremely important to develop tourism.B．Building roads and hotels is essential.C．Support facilities are highly necessary.D．Planning is of great importance to tourism.【2】Too much tourism can cause all these problems EXCEPT ______.A. a bad impact on other industriesB. A change of tourists’ customsC. overcrowdedness of places of interest【3】It is good for local people to be well aware that tourism will _____.A．use up a large amount of waterB．weaken their economyC．help establish their traditionsD．help improve their life3.Every time you go to the supermarket you come away with your purchases packed in plastic bags. But wouldn’t it be kinder to the environment if you asked for paper bags instead?The answer is not as easy as it might seem. Environmentalists say there are drawbacks to using both plastic bags and paper bags.80 percent of groceries in the US are packed in plastic bags and the numbers are becoming huge. Consumers use between 500 billion and 1 trillion plastic bags per year worldwide.Some experts believe that all these bags harm the environment. Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and, as it does so, poisonous materials are released into the water and soil.Further damage is caused if plastic bags enter the sea. For example, endangered sea turtles cannot tell the bags from jellyfish, their main source of food, and often choke on them.However, this kind of bag does have its advantages.Paper bags use more energy and create more waste than plastic bags. Plastic bags require 40 percent less energy to produce and cause 70 percent less air pollution. They also release as much as 94 percent less waste into the water than paper ones do.But paper bags do break down more quickly than plastic bags. They don’t endanger wildlife, either.So what should we do? One p ossible solution would be to use biodegradable plastic bags. “Biodegradable” means that the bags break down naturally just like a piece of banana peel when it is left outside.But until biodegradable technology improves, it might be easier to pack things you buy in reusable cloth bags. 【1】Compared to paper bags, plastic bags ______.A．produce 6 percent more wasteB．can be made biodegradable more easilyC．can be used as a source of foodD．save 40 percent of the energy【2】By saying “The answer is not as easy as it might seem,” (in paragraph 2) the writer means _____.A. biodegradable plastic bags can compete with paperB. paper bags seem to be kind to environmentC. it’s difficult to say whether plastic or paper bags are better for the environment【3】What does the author suggest people use at the present time?A．Paper bagsB．Plastic bagsC．Biodegradable plastic bags.D．Cloth bags.四、其他1.The scientists observed that the more junk food the rats ate, the more they wanted to eat – a behavior very similar to that of rats addicted(上了瘾的) to heroin, a dangerous drug. Johnson said the experiment shows that the brain chemistry of obesity(肥胖) and drug addiction may be quite similar.In their experiment, Johnson and his team studied the “pleasure center” of rats’ brains. The pleasure center is a complicated network of nerve cells. If the animal exercises or eats, the cells reward the animal by releasing chemicals into the body that make it feel good. And when the body feels good, the animal – or person – will want to do the behavior again.For the experiment, Johnson fed foods like cheesecake to one group of rats. Food like this is high in calories and fat. Another group of rats got a regular diet. The rats that ate junk food started to eat more and more.“They’re taking in twice the amount of calories as the control rats,” says Paul Kenny, one of Johnson’s colleagues.Kenny and Johnson wanted to know what was going on in the brains of these rats. They first designed a way to deliver a small electrical charge to the rats’ brains. This electrical charge would stimulate the pleasure centers to release pleasure-causing chemicals. The rats could control how much stimulation – and how much pleasure –they received by running on a wheel. The more the rat ran, the more pleasure it received.The rats that had been eating junk food started running more and more. This behavior suggested that the junk-food-eating rats needed more brain stimulation to feel good compared with rats on a normal diet. In other words, their pleasure centers were becoming less sensitive and the junk food didn’t make them feel good unless they ate more and more.Experiments like this one could help scientists understand how chemicals in the brain contribute to obesity. With that information, they may be able to help people avoid obesity in the first place.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)【1】The scientists suggested it was actually ___________________ that made the rats feel good.【2】How did the scientist know what was happening in the brains of the junk-food-eating rats?【3】What was the purpose of the experiment mentioned in the article?2.Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of given words. (7’)【1】A double room with a balcony overlooking the sea had been __________ (reservation) for him.【2】Our new offices are still under ___________ (construct), and this is not my office.【3】Nov.11 is __________ (reference) to as “Singles’ Day” by netizens nationwide.【4】They launched a campaign to save wild pandas from __________ (extinct).【5】Her ___________ (decide) to live abroad was a terrible blow to her parents.【6】The directors of the company refused to undertake such a ___________ (risk) venture.【7】Children are not usually allowed in, but I’m prepared to make an __________ (except) in this case.3.Directions: 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.A. essentialB. endangeredC. goingD. performanceE. crisesF. supposedG. consequenceH. materialI. exposedJ. involvesAs the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the 【1】from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is【2】for a healthy mind and body.Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing as is often【3】 to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor【4】and ill health.The amount of stress a person can stand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime【5】 for managerial responsibilities; others lose heart at the first sign of unusual difficulties. When【6】to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between “flight or fight” and in more primitive (远古的) days the choices made the difference between life or death. The【7】 we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it【8】the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes【9】Since we can’t remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.4.Directions: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.【1】他的成功与他的勤奋有密切关系。
上海市复旦中学2024-2025学年高一上学期10月月考英语试卷
上海市复旦中学2024-2025学年高一上学期10月月考英语试卷一、语法填空1．— We from Jane for a long time. (not hear)— What do you suppose happened to her? (所给词的适当形式填空)2．The surface of the table smooth enough. (feel) (所给词的适当形式填空)3．The town a lot since I was there last in 1980. (change) (所给词的适当形式填空) 4．I to call on you but was prevented from doing so. (mean) (所给词的适当形式填空) 5．It non-stop for three days since Saturday. I wonder when it will stop. (rain) (所给词的适当形式填空)6．—You seem to know our district very well, Mr. Adams.—Well, this isn’t the first time that I to this part of the city. (come) (所给词的适当形式填空)7．Mary a dress when she cut her finger. (make) (所给词的适当形式填空)8．By the time he was six, the boy 3,000 English words. (learn) (所给词的适当形式填空)二、单词拼写9．the forest park is far away in the suburb, it is full of visitors every weekend. (用适当的词填空)三、完成句子10．late it is, you should finish your work and never put it offtill the next day. (用适当的词填空)四、其他Directions: Choose the correct sentence element for the underlined part in each sentence.11．I feel it very pleasant to be with your family.12．The weather is getting windy and rainy.13．It took me two hours to finish my homework last night.14．Mr Wang taught us English last year.15．The man at the school gate is our maths teacher.五、选词填空Directions: 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.Reading is your easiest way to “feel” English. It is not painful, but helps a lot. There are too many materials for you to read and you must select those you find useful, appropriate and have interest in. besides printed materials, you can also do Web reading. Newspapers and magazines are highly 16 for extensive reading, because the things reported in them are always changing, so you should never get 17 of that.You can learn English quickly by seeing English films 18 , or watching English television and videos daily. Pick shows that interest you and try to imitate how they pronounce the words.Also, trying to find people to practice English. Language is for communication, which is an interactive 19 . The best practice is conversation. You should socialize with those skillful in the language. The more you speak, the more comfortable and 20 you are with English. Of course, you can also take some intensive 21 through special tutorials, in which some of your problems, would be 22 and you are taught some more.However, you have to be 23 in finding where you “learn” your English. Someone who misleads you by giving wrong guidance would spoil your English learning. You could pick up a lot of bad 24 and incorrect grammar from TV or newspapers/magazines that go ratherinformal sometimes. If you want to get better at English, you should fight against those 25 and chronic habits and get them fixed.六、完形填空It is interesting to observe the way in which children so often react against their parents’ ideas, while at the same time keeping their parents’ characters. That is to say, the children grow up to have different 26 from their parents, yet to have 27 personalities. There is a(n) 28 going on in the toy world at present over whether children should be 29 to have war toys. I do not believe in encouraging war toys, but I don’t see any 30 in forbidding them when I think of the 31 of my friend Henry. Henry is the son of 32 parents who were totally opposed to war. He was never allowed toy soldiers as a boy, never allowed guns.Henry grew up and went into the 33 , becoming a first-class soldier and 34 all sorts of honors. And yet there is a gentleness about Henry which shows a 35 personality. There is a sympathetic element about the man 36 I think must have come from his family.37 doing things differently from our parents, a lot of the spirit gets passed on. Parents in all conscience have to 38 their children what they believe to be right; but it is not your ideas that make the children 39 your example. Perhaps the best way to teach one’s child gentleness is not to 40 toy guns, but to be gentle in one’s own everyday life. 26．A．views B．lives C．purposes D．qualities 27．A．different B．same C．no D．similar 28．A．fight B．argument C．saying D．speech 29．A．admitted B．offered C．encouraged D．recognized 30．A．point B．idea C．proof D．possibility 31．A．adventure B．youth C．experience D．past 32．A．rude B．strict C．cold-hearted D．cruel 33．A．factory B．army C．farm D．university 34．A．finding B．winning C．seizing D．occupying 35．A．natural B．silent C．peaceful D．mysterious36．A．who B．whom C．which D．where 37．A．Because of B．Despite C．According to D．Owing to 38．A．teach B．show C．wish D．provide 39．A．follow B．accept C．undertake D．select 40．A．allow B．destroy C．purchase D．forbid七、阅读理解Born in 1823 in Wales, Alfred Russel Wallace was a man of modest means, but he had a passion for nature and he chose to follow it. He started out collecting insects as a hobby, but eventually his longing for adventure led him to explore the world.Luckily for Wallace, Victorian Britain was discovering an interest in weird and wonderful insects, so the demand from museums and private collections for these beasts was growing. Wallace was able to make a living doing what he loved: collecting beetles and other insects.But his first trip of exploring the world ended in disaster. Wallace proceeded to the Amazon in South America. Its giant forests promised a wealth of new species, sure to put him on the scientific map. The trip took 6 weeks and involved every mode of transport in existence at the time. After four years Wallace set off for home, but his boat caught fire in the middle of the Atlantic. Everyone survived, but Wallace had to watch in despair as his samples went up in flames — including live animals he was bringing home that were trying to jump free of the flames. But he did not let it stop him.In 1854, Wallace set off on another adventure, this time to the Malay Archipelago. Wallace found himself humbled by the new and exciting things he saw. He later recalled: “As I lie listening to these interesting sounds, I think how many besides myself have longed to see with their own eyes the many wonderful and beautiful things which I am daily encountering.”In 1858, Wallace wrote what became known as the “Ternate essay”: a piece of writing that was to change our understanding of life forever. In his essay, Wallace argued that a species would only turn into another species if it was struggling for existence. Henry W. Bates was one of many scientists delighted by the idea of evolution by natural selection. In a letter to Wallace, he wrote: “The idea is like truth itself, so simple and obvious that those who read and understand it will bestruck by its simplicity; and yet it is perfectly original.”41．________ finally caused Wallace to explore the world.A．His strong affection for nature B．His life-long devotion to beasts C．His deep love for adventure D．Increasing demand for insects 42．Which of the following is TRUE about Wallace’s first trip?A．It took him six weeks to explore the Amazon with all kinds of transportation.B．He made a scientific study of a fairly limited number of insects.C．The fire cost him his four years’ collection of animals.D．His passion cooled after the disaster.43．Wallace felt ________on the Malay Archipelago.A．fearless B．lucky C．challenged D．risky 44．Wallace’s idea on evolution of natural selection ________.A．made no sense at that time B．built up a new concept of life C．was too simple to be true D．revealed the origin of nature45．What is TAKARAKKA BUSH RESORT mentioned in this advertisement?A．A modern hotel.B．A national park.C．A wildlife service D．An ideal campsite.46．We can infer from the passage EXCEPT that ________.A．there are bushes around the campgroundB．during the school holidays students only pay lower chargeC．Takarakka Bush Resort has good and various camping facilitiesD．Camping is a favorite activity among the Australian students47．According to the passage we can learn ________ is the most popular.A．unpowered campsites B．powered campsitesC．canvas cabins D．walk-in campingIdeas about polite behavior are different from one culture to another. Some societies, such as America and Australia are mobile and very open, people here change jobs and move house quite often. As a result, they have a lot of relationships that often last only a short time. So it’s normal to have friendly conversations with people that they have just met, and you can talk about things that other cultures would regard as personal.On the other hand there are more crowded and less mobile societies where long-term relationships are more important. A Malaysian or Mexican business person will want to get to know you very well before he or she feels happy to start business. But when you do get to know each other, the relationship becomes much deeper than it would in a mobile society.To Americans, both Europeans and Asians seem cool and formal at first. On the other hand, as a passenger from a less mobile society put it, it’s no fun spending several hours next to a stranger who wants to tell you all about his or her life and asks you all sorts of questions that you don’t want to answer.Cross-cultural differences aren’t just a problem for travelers. but also for the flights that carry them. All flights want to provide the best service, but ideas about good service are different place to place. This can be seen most clearly in the way that problems are dealt with.Some societies have “universalist” cultures. These societies strongly respect rules, and they treat every person and situation in basically the same way. “Particularist” societies, on the other hand, also have rules, but they are less important than the society’s unwritten ideas about what is right or wrong for a particular situation or a particular person. So the normal rules are changed to fit the needs of the situation or the importance of the person.This difference can cause problems. A traveler from a particularist society, India, is checking in for a flight in Germany, a country which has a universalist culture. The Indian traveler has too much luggage, but he explains that he has been away from home for a long time and the suitcases are full of presents for his family. He expects that the check-in official will understand his problem and will change the rules for him. The check-in official explains that if he was allowed to have too much luggage, it wouldn’t be fair to the other passengers. But the traveler thinks this is unfair, because the other passengers don’t have his problem.48．Often moving from one place to another makes people like Americans and Australians________.A．like traveling better B．easy to communicate withC．difficult to make real friends D．have a long-term relationship with theirneighbors49．A person from a less mobile society will feel it ________ when a stranger keeps talking to him or her, and asking him or her questions.A．boring B．friendly C．normal D．rough50．In “particularist societies”, ________.A．they have no rules for people to obeyB．people obey the society’s rules completelyC．no one obeys the society’s rules though they haveD．the society’s rules can be changed with different persons or situations51．The writer of the passage thinks that the Indian and the German have different ideas about rules because of different ________.A．interests B．cultures C．habits and customs D．ways of lifeA Garden That’s Just Right for YouHave you ever visited a garden that seemed just right for you, where the atmosphere of the garden appeared to total more than the sum (总和) of its parts? 52 . But it doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with looking inside yourself and understanding who you are with respect to the natural world and how you approach the gardening process.● 53Some people may think that a garden is no more than plants, flowers, patterns and masses of color. Others are concerned about using gardening methods that require less water and fewer fertilizers (肥料). 54 . However, there are a number of other reasons that might explain why you want to garden. One of them comes from our earliest years.●Recall (回忆) your childhood memoriesOur model of what a garden should be often goes back to childhood. Grandma’s rose garden and Dad’s vegetable garden might be good or bad, but that’s not what’s important. It’s our experience of the garden that matters-how being in those gardens made us feel. If you’d like to build a powerful bond with your garden, start by taking some time to recall the gardens of your youth. 55 . Then go outside and work out a plan to translate your childhood memories into your grown-up garden. Have fun.A．Know why you gardenB．It’s delightful to see so many beautiful flowersC．Find a good place for your own gardenD．Still others may simply enjoy being outdoors and close to plantsE．You can produce that kind of magical quality in your own garden, tooF．For each of those gardens, write down the strongest memory you have八、翻译56．他在举止方面是个典型的英国人。
上海重点中学高一第二学期英语期末卷(新语法题型)2
1. 语法练习：Directions:Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the words given in the brackets. For those blanks without given words, you are required to write down a pronoun (代词), a preposition (介词), a coordinating conjunction (连词) or a subordinating conjunction(从句引导词).(A)He was the madman who kicked a soccer shoe across a room and hit superstar David Beckham right in the face, but he’s also the caring boss who supported and defended his players in times of trouble. He’s a scary leader who is known for yelling (咆哮), but he’s also a master of patiently dealing with young players.(18) Manchester United’s manager for more than a quarter of a century, Sir Alex Ferguson had a career varied enough to lend itself to any opinion. ……Perhaps David Beckham is the most famous one. (19) the former England captain still called Ferguson a “father figure”, it was a locker room (更衣室) fight (20) the two of them (21) caused Beckham’s trade to Real Madrid. After a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of rivals (对手) Arsenal in the 2003 FA Cup, Ferguson yelled and threw a shoe at Beckham’s head.“The fascination (魅力) with Ferguson was with his crude (天然的) ability (22) (meet) a target,” commented Jenkins. “He had a simple objective: to find players who could score goals. His keys to such success are common to all endeavors: hard work, decisiveness and a readiness to learn from mistakes.(B)I remember sitting in an airport one day. I was excited because I just(23) (upgrade)to a first class ticket on my flight. In fact, I had the best seat on the entire plane: seat 1A. Before boarding, I noticed a young lady with several carry-on bags, (24) (hold) a crying baby. I suddenly heard my conscience speak to me: “Let her have your ticket.” I fought this for a while but eventually gave in.“Excuse me,” I said to the young lady, “but you look like you could use this first class ticket more than me. I know how hard it can be flying with kids. Why don’t we trade”“Are you sure” she asked.“Oh, yeah.I really don’t mind,” I saidI felt like a million bucks (美元).As we boarded the plane, I was surprised at how good it made me feel to watch her sit down in seat 1A. At one point during the flight I was so curious to see how she was doing thatI walked to the first class section (区域) and peeked in (偷看)(25) the curtain. There she was, asleep with her baby in their big andcomfortable seat 1A.(C)HE is the beloved Cousin Matthew, the Crawley family heir (继承人) in Downton Abbey, (26) is now being aired on CCTV. With his good manners, dreamy eyes and charming accent, he is a natural aristocrat (贵族).Despite his upper class style on the show, 30-year-old Dan Stevens spent most of his teen years rebelling (叛逆) against the upper class.(27) (adopt) at birth by two teachers, he got into trouble at school often. “I was never very happy at school. I didn’t get on with the other kids. I didn’t fit in,” the British actor told the Daily Mail.However, Stevens’ youth was marked by both bad be havior and good performances on exams.At the age of 13, he won a scholarship to the Tonbridge School, a well-known boarding school (寄宿学校) in the UK, (28) a lot of the students come from rich families. In his first year there, he tried out for the lead role in a production (演出) of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The other students who tried out were mostly 17- and 18-year-olds, but he was chosen (29) his talent.(D)showing his political preferences (偏向) – respect for the opposition (反对党) leader Kim but disrespect for the ruling party leaders Lee and Park.organizations or top political figures (人物),” Dong-A Ilbo quoted (援引) an unnamed friend of Gates’ in Seoul as saying.How customs vary around the worldIt is not only in South Korea that greetings can offend (冒犯) others.A handshake can also be a faux pas (失礼) in France if a kiss on the cheekIn Japan, it is impolite not to bow lower than the other person whengreeting.In the UK and the US, the “okay” sign is a positive gesture but in Greece and Turkey it is seen as very vulgar (粗俗的).There are more than almost two million cars on the streets of Shanghai. That’s not a big number _41_ to the city’s population of 23 million, but everyone agrees that traffic is a big problem here. And many people would argue that it’s not the number of cars on the road, but the _42_ of the drivers that is the main cause of concern.According to one survey, 37% of Shanghai drivers have less than three years of driving experience. Many of these drivers are middle-aged and have never operated machinery more _43_ than a washing machine. On the road, they drive fast when they should drive slow, _44_ use turn signals, and make right turns on red lights without stopping first. And in the past year, there have been several incidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths when _45_ drivers mistook the gas pedal for the brake (刹车)pedal.There are new regulations _46_ at making it more difficult for people to get a driver’s license, but that is only a partial solution to Shanghai’s traffic problems. What is really needed is a _47_ in drivers’ attitudes. Thereseems to be a lack of concern for safety on the part of drivers: their own safety and the safety of others. You can see this every day as drivers change lanes aggressively and _48_ pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.A car is a great convenience, but it can also be a _49_ weapon. Drivers will have to realize that before Shanghai’s streets can become truly safe.Reading involves looking at illustrative symbols and expressing mentally the sounds and ideas they represent. Concepts of reading have changed 50 o ver the centuries. During the 1950’s and 1960’s especially, increased attention has been devoted to 51 the reading process. Although experts agree that reading 52 a complex organization of higher mental 53 , they disagree about the exact nature of the process. Some experts, who regard language primarily as a code using symbols to represent sounds, 54 reading as simply the decoding（解码）of symbols into the sounds they stand for.These authorities 55 that meaning, being concerned with thinking, must be taught independently of the decoding process. Others maintain that reading is inexplainably related to thinking, and that a child who pronounces sounds without 56 their meaning is not truly reading. The reader, 57 some, is not just a person with a theoretical ability to read but one who 58 reads.Many adults, although they have the ability to read, have never read a bookin its 59 . By some experts they would not be 60 as readers. Clearly,the philosophy, objectives, methods and materials of reading will depend on the definition one use. By the most 61 and satisfactory definition, reading is the ability to 62 the sound-symbols code of the language, to interpret meaning for various 63 , at various rates, and at various levels of difficulty, and to do so widely and enthusiastically. 64 , reading is the interpretation of ideas through the use of symbols representing sounds and ideas.50. A. specifically B. dramatically C. abstractly D. ridiculously51. A. understanding B. translating C. defining D. substituting52. A. involves B. concentrates C. specializes D. analyzes53. A. opinions B. effects C. manners D. functions54. A. view B. look C. reassure D. agree55. A. support B. argue C. attempt D. compete56. A. interpreting B. saying C. reciting D. reading57. A. in addition to B. for example C. according to D. such as58. A. completely B. carefully C. publically D. actually59. A. part B. whole C. standard D. straight60. A. applied B. granted C. classified D. graded61. A. instructive B. doubtful C. certain D. complicated62. A. strike B. illustrate C. define D. unlock63. A. purposes B. degrees C. stages D. steps64. A. On the other hand B. In short C. By the way D. So farWe Are Now Open Daily thru Columbus DayThe museum and store are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.throughout the season. Trolley rides start with the first departure at 10:05 a.m. and continue until the end of the day with the last ride being at 4:15 p.m.. We are open Rain or Shine!Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Ride Special ( $3.50 per person )At 7:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Thursday evening in July and August, join us for a special sunset trolley ride with ice-cream included. Bring the whole family!Regular FaresAdmission includes unlimited trolley rides, access to the Museum Grounds and Exhibits, and use of our picnic areas to enjoy your own picnic lunch.65. From now on to Columbus Day, the museum is open _____.A. only on Sundays and SaturdaysB. on sunny daysC. every dayD. all of the above66. If a family of 4 persons — one senior, a couple and a 12-year-old boy— are taking a sunset trolley ride, how much is the total admission feeA. $18.B. $25.5.C. $33.D. $39.5.67. Which one of the following is NOT included in the admissionA. Unlimited sunset trolley ride.B. Access to the Museum Grounds.C. A visit to the Museum Exhibits.D. A use of the museum picnic areas.BLighter and cheaper than high-quality video cameras, today’s best smartphones can shoot and edit high-definition (HD) videos. With lower-quality lenses(透镜) and image sensors, smartphones probably won’t replace professional video cameras anytime soon. Still, some creativefilmmakers are extending the borders of smartphone moviemaking by shooting professional-quality films using only smartphones.Soon a fter Apple’s iPhone 4 was released, two filmmakers decided to make a short film using only their iPhone 4s. Michael Koerbel and Anna Elizabeth James shot and edited the one-and-a-half-minute film Apple of My Eye in only 48 hours. Audiences were fascinated with the film, in which a man and his grandfather connect emotionally while admiring a model train set in a store window. The filmmakers followed up their success with Goldilocks, an extraordinary spy novel told over nine, three-minute films.Many filmmakers are convinced that smartphone films are here to stay. One sign is their inclusion in major film festivals. In February 2012, organizers of the Berkshire International Film Festival staged the 10 X 10 On North Festival. Entries included Oliver by Hooman Khalili, an award-winning film about a girl whose special powers enable her to brighten the lives of three lonely people. Another entry was Yearlapse’11, a 365-second film by Zsolt Haraszti that describes an actual journey he made from New York to London.During the festival, which ran from February 16 to 26, these and many other smartphone films were shown at the Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Similar festivals in Canada and South Korea have given smartphone filmmakers opportunities to show off their creative work.68. What does the article imply about smartphone filmmakersA. Their efforts have gotten little attention.B. Their biggest challenge is finding actors.C. They’ve influenced famous movie studiosD. They must overcome equipment limitations.69. What does the article point out about Haraszti’s filmA. It uses slow-motion effects.B. It took just minutes to make.C. Its cast was quite large.D. It’s based on true events.70. Which film is about secret agentsA. Apple of My Eye.B. Goldilocks.C. OliveD. Yearlapse ’11.71. According to this article, what is true about the festivals in Canada and South KoreaA. They’re held at the same time of year.B. They’re part of an emerging trend.C. They both receive government support.D. They’re still in the planning stages.CDiscoveries in science and technology are thought by “untaught minds” to come in blinding flashes or as the result of dramatic accidents. Sir Alexander Fleming did not, as legend would have it, look at the mold ( 霉 ) on a piece of cheese and get the idea for penicillin there and then. He experimented with antibacterial substances for nine years before he made his discovery. Inventions and innovations almost always come out of tough trial and error. Innovation is like soccer; even the best players miss the goal and have their shots blocked much more frequently than they score.The point is that the players who score most are the ones who take most shots at the goal—and so it goes with innovation in any field of activity. The prime difference between innovation and others is one of approach. Everybody gets ideas, but innovators work consciously on theirs, and they follow them through until they prove practicable or otherwise. What ordinary people see as fanciful abstractions, professional innovators see as solid possibilities.“Creative thinking may mean simply the realization that there’s no particular goodness in doing things the way they have always been done.” Wrote Rudolph Flesch, a language authority. This accounts for our reaction to seemingly simple innovations like plastic garbage bags and suitcases on wheels that make life more convenient: “How come nobody thought of that before” The creative approach begins with the proposal that nothing be as it appears. Innovators will not accept that there is only one way to do anything. Faced with getting from A to B, the average person will automatically set out on the best-known and apparently simplest route. The innovator will search for alternate courses, which may prove easier in the long run and are sure to be more interesting and challenging even if they lead to dead ends. Highly creative individuals really do march to a different drummer.72. What does the author probably mean by “untaught mind” in the first paragraphA. An individual who often comes up with new ideas by accident.B. A person who has had no education.C. A citizen of a society that restricts personal creativity.D. A person ignorant of the hard work involved in experimentation.73. According to the author, what differs innovators from non-innovatorsA. The way they present their findings.B. The way they deal with problems.C. The intelligence they possess.D. The variety of ideas they have.74.The phrase “march to a different drummer” (the last line of the passage)suggests that highly creative individuals are _____.A. unwilling to follow common ways of doing thingsB. diligent in pursuing their goalsC. concerned about the advance of societyD. devoted to the progress of science75.The most suitable title for this passage might be _____.A. The Relation Between Creation and DiligenceB. To Be a Creative Expert in the Study of Human CreativityC. What Are So Special about Creative IndividualsD. Discoveries and InnovationA. Your weight depends on your genes.B. Say “no” to junk food—no exceptions.C. Carbs are good or bad for you.D. Skipping meals helps you lose more weight.E. It is difficult to lose weight.F. You can control where your body loses weight.Dieting is hard work, and there are plenty of “helpful” diet tricks that can make weight loss even harder! Here are some common myths about losing weight and the truth behind them.Carbohydrates are actually an important source of energy. There are good carbs and bad carbs. Refined and processed foods, like white bread or white rice, are examples of bad carbs. Good carbs include whole wheat bread and brown rice. They’re rich in fiber and really good for you!On the contrary, studies show that people who eat breakfast tend to eat fewer calories throughout the day. And if you know you’re going to be eating a big meal later, don’t starve yourself in order to “save your calories.” You’ll just eat more during the meal because you’re so hungry! Instead, eat smaller meals a couple days before and after, and exercise more.Bad news—if you want a flatter stomach, just exercising you r abs won’t work. You can’t target where you lose weight. Cardio exercises will help burn fat, while weight training helps build muscles. Your “trouble areas” might not be the first to slim down, but keep exercising!If you and your family have prob lems with obesity, you’re not destined to be fat. While a “fat gene” does exist, its influence on your size is actually pretty small. Smart eating and exercise have a much greater impactthan your genes. Only 25 percent of your weight is controlled by genes—the rest is up to you!Many people think that the key to losing weight is cutting out all bad foods. But the more restrictive your diet is, the more likely you are to break it—and in a big way. To lose weight and keep it off, eat great 80 percent of the time, but indulge in a treat or two the other 20 percent.That experiences influence future behaviour is evidence of an obvious but nevertheless remarkable activity called remembering. Learning could not occur without the function popularly named memory. Constant practice has such an effect on memory as to lead to skillful performance on the piano, to recitation of a poem, and even to reading and understanding these words. So called intelligent behaviour demands memory, remembering being a primary requirement for reasoning. The ability to solve any problem or even to recognize that a problem exists depends on memory. Typically, the decision to cross a street is based on remembering many earlier experiences.Practice (or review) tends to build and maintain memory for a task or for any learned material. Over a period of no practice what has been learned tends to be forgotten; and the adaptive consequences may not seem obvious. Yet, dramatic instances of sudden forgetting can be seen to be adaptive. In this sense, the ability to forget can be interpreted to have survived througha process of natural selection in animals. Indeed, when one’s memory of an emotionally painful experience leads to serious anxiety, forgetting may produce relief. Nevertheless, an evolutionary interpretation might make it difficult to understand how the commonly gradual process of forgetting survived natural selection.In thinking about the evolution of memory together with all its possible aspects, it is helpful to consider what would happen if memories failed to fade. Forgetting clearly aids situation in time, since old memories weaken and the new tend to stand out, providing clues for inferring duration.Another line of thought assumes a memory storage system of limited capacity that provides adaptive flexibility specifically through forgetting. In this view, continual adjustments are made between learning or memory storage (input) and forgetting(output). Indeed, there is evidence that the rate at which individuals forget is directly related to how much they have learned. Such data offer common support of contemporary models of memory that assume an input-output balance.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)81. According to Para. 1, memory plays an important role in _____________________________.82. What does it seem that the author disagree to explain83. According to the last paragraph, how do we exactly make adjustments betweenmemory and forgetting84. 只有当战争在1945年结束后，她才同年迈的父母取得联系。
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上海高一上英语考卷一、选择题（每题1分，共5分）1. Which of the following words is an adjective?A. runB. happyC. eatD. book2. Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets.Tom ______ (be) very tall.A. amB. isC. areD. was3. The opposite of "expensive" is ______.A. cheapB. costlyC. valuableD. worthless4. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?A. She writes a letter.B. She wrote a letter.C. She is writing a letter.D. She was writing a letter.5. "I have finished my homework" can be rewritten as ______.A. I finished my homework.B. I will finish my homework.C. I had finished my homework.D. I am finishing my homework.二、判断题（每题1分，共5分）6. "Whose" is a possessive pronoun. ( )7. "They" and "them" are the same word. ( )8. "I am going to the movies" means "I will go to the movies". ( )9. The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that happened in the past. ( )10. "Because" and "so" can be used in the same sentence. ( )三、填空题（每题1分，共5分）11. The ______ of the book is very interesting.12. I ______ (watch) a movie last night.13. She ______ (not finish) her homework yet.14. If it ______ (rain) tomorrow, we will stay at home.15. My brother is ______ (tall) than me.四、简答题（每题2分，共10分）16. What is the difference between "a" and "an"?17. What is the past participle of "go"?18. How do you form the present continuous tense?19. What is a conjunction? Give an example.20. What is the opposite of "big"?五、应用题（每题2分，共10分）21. Translate the following sentence into English: "他昨天晚上去了图书馆。
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2022-2023学年上海市实验学校高一下学期期末英语试卷1. It’s common ______ in many countries for pupils to repeat a year if their grades are low.A．conservation B．identity C．symbol D．practice2. Women in west Hunan typically wear trousers and jackets that are buttoned on the right. The underlined word has the closest meaning to ______?A．regularly B．scarcely C．constantly D．normally3. Toothbrushes were first used ______ and brushing teeth ______ a common practice so far.A．in 1490s; has become B．in the 1490’s; has remainedC．in the 1490s; remains D．in the 1490; became4. Tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of our school, and ______ the mayor will come to the celebration will ______.A．if, be of significance B．that, be of importanceC．how, mean a great deal D．whether, make a difference5. The author has chosen to create a work of literature as a (n) ______ for communicating those ideas to his readers.A．vehicle B．custom C．origin D．interview6. Sometimes, unexpectedly, a song can ______ and become an instant ______.A．keep up, hit B．be put to use, fashionC．come out, success D．wrap up, recognition7. In developed areas of China, even elderly people ______ electronically, saving the trouble of carrying cash with them, though they ______ otherwise.A．are used to paying, used to pay B．are used to pay, used to payingC．use to pay, used to paying D．use to paying, were used to pay8. ——I won’t have anything ______ against her.——Yes, I won’t have that sort of thing ______ again.A．say, happen B．said, happened C．said, happening D．saying, happened 9. While inspecting the busy construction sites with many projects ______, the mayor expressed great satisfaction.A．to carry out B．being carried out C．to be carried out D．carrying out 10. We ______ our customers that our ______ line combines exquisite design and superior ______ to deliver unparalleled style and comfort.A．ensure, clothes, handicraft B．assure, clothe, craftsmenC．ensure, cloth, handcrafted D．assure, clothing, craftsmanship11. Which of the statements below is grammatically CORRECT?A．The designer handbag you ordered has been flown to your address.B．It is a widely hold belief that medical workers should be patient with the patients.C．How amazing it is that it spends only 70 minutes to arrive in Nanjing from Shanghai by high-speed train!D．It is simply beyond imagination that such a girl should be weighed 120 kg.12. How many of the following sentences are grammatically CORRECT?1) The World Cup will go in the air at the same time it occurs.2) It seems as if a war between the two nations is soon to break out.3) The president doesn’t allow anything to get on the way of his carrying out the plan.4) Despite the shift to digital publishing, the basic purpose of the journalism remains the same.A．1 B．2 C．3 D．413. We have no idea what the job market will look like in 2050. It is generally agreed that machine learning and robotics will _________ almost every line of work — from producing yoghurt to teaching yoga. _________, there are conflicting views about the nature of the change and its urgency. Some believe that within only a decade or two, billions of people will become _________ redundant (多余的). Others think that, even in the long run _________ will keep creating new jobs and will provide greater future for all.So, are we really facing a terrifying sudden change, or are such _________ meant to attract people’s attention? It is hard to say. Fears that automation will create considerable _________ go back to the 19’century, and so far they have never come true. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, for every job lost to a machine at least one new job was _________, and the average standard of living has increased greatly.Yet, there are good reasons to think that this time is different, and that machine learning will be a real _________. Humans have two types of abilities — physical and cognitive (认知的). In the past, machines competed with humans mainly in _________ abilities, while humans still had a great advantage over machines in cognitive. __________, as physical jobs in agriculture and industry were automated, new service jobs appeared that required the kind of cognitive skills only humans possess. They include learning, __________, communicating and, above all else, understanding human emotions. However, AI is now beginning to __________ humans in more and more of these skills, including the understanding of human emotions.We don’t know of any third field of activit y — beyond the physical and the cognitive — where humans will always have a secure __________. It is important to realize that AI revolution is not just about computers getting faster and smarter. It is also one that is being __________ by ourbreakthroughs in the life sciences and the social sciences as well. The better we understand the biochemical mechanisms (机制) that support human desires and choices, the better computers can become at analyzing human emotions, predicting human decisions, and __________ human drivers, bankers and lawyers.1.A．carve B．change C．replace D．threaten2.A．Besides B．However C．Therefore D．Likewise3.A．economically B．psychologically C．environmentally D．socially4.A．urbanization B．cooperation C．competition D．automation5.A．outcomes B．forecasts C．excuses D．reflections6.A．damage B．emergency C．production D．unemployment 7.A．dumped B．shelved C．created D．testified8.A．trouble-maker B．time-saver C．game-changer D．truth-seeker9.A．physical B．mental C．social D．mathematical10.A．By contrast B．For example C．As a result D．In addition11.A．analyzing B．copying C．walking D．measuring12.A．go in for B．make do with C．turn away from D．catch up with13.A．environment B．connection C．estimation D．advantage14.A．dampened B．defined C．fueled D．doubted15.A．appealing B．replacing C．standardizing D．diversifying 14. For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.“It’s no secret that China has always been a source of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A-E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion shows.Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works or art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics (美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.“China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill, “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion —they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are today’s top Western designers being influenced by China, but some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason We are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs —and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says, “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China — its influences, its directions, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.”1. What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?A．It promoted the sales of artworks. B．It attracted a large number of visitors.C．It showed ancient Chinese clothes. D．It aimed to introduce Chinese models. 2. What does Hill say about Chinese women?A．They do business all over the world. B．They admire super models.C．They start many fashion campaigns. D．They are setting the fashion.3. The underlined phrase “taking on” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.A．competing against B．learning fromC．working with D．looking down on4. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text?A．Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New YorkB．Young Models Selling Dreams to the WorldC．Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion TrendsD．Differences Between Eastern and Western Aesthetics15. If you’re planning a visit to Universal Studios Japan, you’re in for a treat! To help you make the most of your time in the park, we’ve compiled a list of 5 USJ tips to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience.1. Buy your tickets in advance and arrive an hour earlyThe big thing you should know to start if visiting Universal Studios Japan anytime soon is that the park has been quietly opening around an hour before the published time. Since this early opening is unadvertised and unpublished, it could stop happening at any time.2. Download the USJ appIf you want to check ride wait times, show schedules, the park map, and more, download the USJ app. With the app on your phone, you can time when to go on certain rides and know about current ride closures. Additionally, if you are lucky, you might also be able to receive digital timed- entry passes for free!3. Purchase Universal Express PassesA game-changing USJ tip is purchasing Universal Express Passes, so you can save time on queuing for rides and different attractions. This is especially useful for popular areas, like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World, as they have limited capacity.4. Take advantage of the Single Rider linesA USJ tip: Take the Single Rider lines! These tend to be shorter than regular lines as single riders are used to fill up each rollercoaster train. If you’re travelling alone or simply don’t mind riding with strangers, line up here, and get to your ride faster!5. Visit during weekdays or off-peak seasonsIf you find Express Passes too costly or want to avoid large crowds and long wait times, visit on weekdays or off-peak seasons! Another insider USJ tip is to visit on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The weekend will naturally have more people visiting, but what others don’t know is that local school trips are scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays!Universal Studios Japan Ticket Prices 2023A．You can check the waiting time for the popular rides.B．You can find a park map on the app.C．You can check the show schedules on the app.D．You can always receive digital timed-entry passes for free.2. If you want to save time on queueing, you can ______.① arrive an hour early before the official opening time on weekdays② use the USJ app to book a ride whenever you want③ purchase Universal Express Passes for the popular areas④ take the Single Rider lines with your friendsA．①③B．①②③C．①③④D．①②③④3. Hiroshi, a university student aged 18, is planning a trip to USJ the next Saturday morning with his sister, a middle school student aged 12, and meet up with his parents who are only interested in the night parade after 5 pm. According to the latest ticket prices, how much will it cost at least?A．¥28500 B．¥29600 C．¥32000 D．¥3920016. A simple piece of rope hangs between some environmentally friendly Americans and their neighbors. On one side stand those who have begun to see clothes dryers as a wasteful consumers of energy (up to 6% of total electricity) and powerful emitters of carbon dioxide (up to a ton of CO2 per household every year). As an alternative, they are turning to clotheslines as part of what Alexander Lee, an environmentalist, calls “what-I-can-do environmentalism.”But On the other side are people who oppose air-drying laundry outside on visual grounds. Increasingly, they have persuaded community and homeowners associations (HOAs) access the U.S. to ban outdoor clotheslines, which they say not only look unattractive but also lower surrounding property values. Those actions, in turn, have led to a right-to-dry movement that is pressing for making laws to protect the choice to use clotheslines. Only three states — Florida, Hawaii and Utah — have laws written broadly enough to protect clotheslines. Right-to-dry advocates argue that there should be more.Matt Reck is the kind of eco-conscious guy who feeds his trees with bathwater and recycles condensation drops (冷凝水) from his air conditioners to water plants. His family also uses a clothesline. But Otto Hagen, president of Reck’s HOA in Wake Forest, N.C., notified him that a neighbor had complained about his line. The Recks ignored the warning and still dry their clothes on a rope in the yard. “Many people claim to be environmentally friendly but don’t take matters into their own hands,” says Reck. HOAs Hagen has decided to hold off taking action. “I’m not going togo crazy,” he says. “But if Matt keeps his line and more neighbors complains, I’ll have to address it again.”North Carolina lawmakers tried and failed earlier this year to insert language into an energy bill that would expressly prevent HOAs from regulating clotheslines. But the issue remains a touchy one with HOAs and real estate agents. “Most visual restrictions are rooted. to a degree, in the belief that homogenous (统一协调的) external appearance are supportive of property value,” says S ara Stubbins, executive director of the Community Association Institute’s North Carolina chapter. In other words, associations worry that housing prices will fall if prospective buyers think their would-be neighbors are too poor to afford dryers.Alexander Lee dismisses the notion that clotheslines devalue property advocating that the idea “needs to change in light of global warming.” “We all have to do at least something to decrease our carbon footprint,” Alexander Lee says.1. What is NOT mentioned as a disadvantage of using clothes dryers?A．Electricity consumption. B．Air pollution.C．Waste of energy. D．Ugly looking.2. Which of the following is INCORRECT?A．Opposers think air-drying laundry would devalue surrounding property.B．Opposers consider the outdoor clothesline as an eyesore to the scenery.C．Right-to-dry movements led to the pass of written laws to protect clotheslines.D．Most of states in the US have no written laws to protect clotheslines.3. In the last paragraph Alexander Lee recommends that ______.A．clotheslines should be banned in the communityB．clotheslines wouldn’t lessen the property valuesC．the globe would become warmer and warmerD．we should protect the environment in the community4. An appropriate title for the passage might be ______.A．Opinions on Environmental Protection B．Opinions on Air-drying LaundryC．What-l-Can-Do Environmentalism D．Restrictions on Clotheslines17. Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is ONE word more than you need.A. persistB. involveC. exchangeD. piecingE. escalatingF. accountsG. enveloped H. landscape I. confirmation J. regulating K. ignorant1. A 16-year-old asked a stranger at a grocery store to buy him and his mother some food in ______ for carrying the man’s groceries to his car.2. For detailed ______ of that operation, the reader is referred to the next chapter.3. It likely will take a few days for your sickness to run its course. But if your symptoms ______ —or worsen dramatically—see a doctor!4. The lid of the kettle rattled continuously, causing the living room to be ______ in clouds of dense steam.5. The Paralympic(残奥会) torch relay, which will arrive in Paris on August 28 for the opening of the Paralympic Games, will ______ 1,000 torch beaters, and will be shorter.6. The spokesman said the comments by the U.S. side are ______ of facts and indiscriminate of rights and wrongs.7. They are committed to keeping pace with this ever-evolving ______.8. They suggest this indicates that dogs aren’t sensing emotions from a single feature, but ______ together information from all facial features just as humans do.9. As we get older the temperature-______ mechanisms in the body tend to become a little less efficient.10. We worked hard to avoid ______ any kinds of conflict.18. Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word: for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.The art of growing bald gracefullyThere are three important days in every bald(ing) man’s life: The day you realize you’re losing your hair, the day you realize you should shave off what remains, and the day you finally do. 1 (grow) bald gracefully is about reducing the gap between these milestones as far as possible. I learned this the hard way.My fear 2 all hairless men look the same is reinforced by the fact that people keep saying I look like my dad. No one 3 (note) this resemblance before. Now, suddenly, we`re like two shiny-headed. bearded peas in a pod. There is a certain poetic justice here, and I suffer regular flashbacks to the bald jokes I’d tell at my dad’s expense.Whether he’s 4 (blame) for my hairline is matter of debate. Studies of identical twins have found that heredity (遗传) factors account for around 80% of men’s tendency to go bald, 5 the genetics are poorly understood. An old wives’ tale dictates that hair loss is passed down via the mother, 6 means your maternal grandfather’s hairline is the best predictor of your own.Lifestyle factors can play a part, and I often wonder whether my fate was hastened by eating trans fats and not sleeping enough, or by living in big cities during some of its most seriously 7 (pollute) years. But my hairline’s retreat was likely predestined. As such, I am at peace with it. Although I didn’t grow bald gracefully, I can still aspire to be bald with grace.Anton was the first among my friends 8 (go) bald. While I had the luxury of holding out until aged 35, he was 18 when he first found clumps of hair on the pillow. Anton’s advice for me and fellow newcomers is as follows: Moisturize (滋润) your head daily, shave it every few days and wear hats to protect against the sun and heat loss alike. If you have a beard, keep it 9 (brush); if you’remuscly, be aware of terrifying people and disarm them with a smile. And remember, he concluded, the way you carry yourself matters more than 10 is —or isn’t — growing from the top of your head.19. 看来他丢不起这份赖以养家糊口的工作。
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第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
AJacob's Pillow Dance FestivalWhere：Becket，MassachusettsWhen：June 15-Aug.24Each summer，this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world．Highlights （最精彩的部分） this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's" The Lark Ascending"，which opens the festival．Many events are free．Ticketed performances start at 22．jacobspillow．org．Moab Music FestivalWhere：Moab，UtahWhen：Aug.29-Sept.9This area is better known for mountain biking than for music．But since 1992，it has hosted a private festival that brings classical，jazz，Latin and other types of music to the land．This year there will be 16 concerts，including three "Grotto Concerts"，where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances．Events start at 25．moabmusicfest．org．Cheyenne Frontier DaysWhere：Cheyenne，WyomingWhen：July 19-28There's something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival，from an "Indian village" and Old West museum to country concerts．But the competition is still the main attraction，with cowboys （牛仔） and cowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage．Competition tickets start at $18，and concert tickets at 23．cfdrodeo．com．The Glimmerglass FestivalWhere：Cooperstown，New YorkWhen：July 6-Aug.24Each summer，opera lovers from around the country （and the world） travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson．This year's performances include Wagner's" The Flying Dutchman" and Verdi's "King for a Day"，in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers （作曲家）．Tickets start at 26．．1．If you want to enjoy a "Grotto Concert"，which date suits you best？A．June 15． B．July 19．C．August 24． D．September 4．2．If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert，how much will you pay at least？A.18．B.22．C.36．D.41．3．If you are a big fan of Wagner，you're advised to go toA．Jacob's Pillow Dance FestivalB．the Glimmerglass FestivalC．Cheyenne Frontier DaysD．Moab Music Festival4．Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from？A．Education． B．Art． C．Business． D．Literature．BThe argan forest in Morocco, northwest Africa, is a very special place. The trees help to stop the spread of the desert. It takes between 40 to 60 years for an argan tree to become an adult. And scientists say that the tree may live for 200 to 400 years. But this long growing time can be a problem. When someone cuts down an argan tree, it takes a very long time for another one to grow and replace it.The women in Morocco make a special product from the trees: argan oil. They gather the fruit from the ground. Then, they take the seeds (籽) out of the fruit. Whenthese seeds dry, they pound them between two stones to remove the oil.In the past, the women produced argan oil to use in cooking, on their skin, and to treat sicknesses. In the 1990s people in Europe began to learn about the special qualities of the oil, so the production of argan oil started to change. Many companies in the West moved to Morocco and used chemicals (化学物质) to get the oil out of the seeds, pushing out the native people and also making the argan forest suffering. So the Moroccan government started to help fix this problem. First, they talked to UNESCO. In 1998, UNESCO recognized the argan forest as a special place that the world will protect. The second step was to encourage the women in Morocco to form cooperatives (合作社). And the European Union declared that argan oil must be produced by these cooperatives.Today there are over 50 argan oil cooperatives run by women in Southwestern Morocco. These cooperatives not only give women a way to help support their families but also care for the existing forest and plant more argan trees. They make sure that the argan forest will exist for many more generations. Argan oil is more than just something to eat or rub on your skin. It is a product that makes a difference.5. What’s good about the argan tree?A. It stops the soil from blowing away.B. It can live in a very wet place.C. It has a short growing time.D. It doesn’t break easily.6. Why did the Western companies go to Morocco?A. To learn from the Moroccan women.B. To learn about the argan tree.C. To trade with the natives.D. To produce argan oil.7. Why does argan oil make a difference?A. It helps the people in Morocco.B. It helps the world get to know Africa.C. It helps the women get their equal rights.D. It helps improve Morocco’s international position.CWhat is the most popular way to travel in the whole world，not counting a human being's two legs？You say by car？No．Train？Wrong again．Airplane？I'm sorry，but you're not even close．The most popular way of going from one place to another is by bicycle．And it is a surprise to most Americans．After all，we see thousands of cars each day．We don't see nearly as many bikes．In the United States most bike riders are either young people or adults bicycling for exercise．About nine million bikes are sold in America each year．Nearly three million are sold to adults．The rest are to children．But in the rest of the world，far more people use the bike as their main way of traveling．They ride bikes to work，to school，and to stores．Bicycles have been around for a long time-about 300 years．You would not like to ride around on those early bikes，though．They didn't have any pedals （脚蹬）．The riders had to push along with their feet．And this bike only went straight ahead．There was no way to turn the front wheel．If the rider wanted to change direction，he or she had to get off and move the bicycle．When pedals were put on the front wheels，riding became easier．The most popular kind of bike in the late 1800s had a very high front wheel and a small back wheel．It was a long fall to the ground! Another problem was that there were no rubber tires （橡胶轮胎）．It's no wonder that one bike was called the" Boneshaker．"Then in the 1880s，air-filled rubber tires were put on the bicycle's wheels．Since then the bicycle has not changed very much．Of course bikes come in different shapes and colors now，but the main design is still the same．8．Compared with those in America，bikes in the rest of the world ．A．are much cheaperB．enjoy greater popularityC．are mainly used by childrenD．are mainly used to do exercise9．Why did people dislike riding early bikes？A．They were too large．B．They were dangerous．C．They were hard to control．D．They were too high for many people．10．The underlined word" Boneshaker" in the last paragraph shows the bike was ．A．old B．Slow C．broken D．uncomfortable11．The author wrote this text mainly to ．A．warn readers about bicycle safetyB．introduce the new shapes of bicyclesC．encourage readers to bicycle for exerciseD．inform readers about the history of bicycles．DI was born in Thailand, where I feel at home. I am used to jumping on to a song taow (red taxi), and squeezing (挤过) in between two strangers. I am used to bargaining at the market to get a shirt that I like. I love telling bilingual (双语的) jokes and I am used to the surprised looks I get from the Thais when I can speak their language fluently.Every two years my family goes to America for the summer, and every two years my world is turned upside down. The prices of everything are three times what they were in Thailand, but there is the sweet drink Dr. Pepper! And Bluebell Ice-cream! And everything you could imagine! I am amazed at it all, but the biggest change for me is the people. There are white people everywhere. I am not tall but average (中等的), my yellow hair is no longer out of place, and speaking English no longer draws looks. I should feel comfortable. I’m not out of place anymore, and nobody is looking at me, but I feel like they are. Now I feel out of place and different. I’m not used to giving people handshakes and hugs when I meet them for the first time. I get looks when I have trouble figuring out how much money to pay. I know different music, different places, and different fashion. I can’t understand these peoplewho have never left their town or city.Still, there are quite a few perks about living overseas. I get to meet people from all over the world, and I know how to adjust to (适应) different cultures and places.I have been to places most people see only in geography books. Still, being so different makes it hard to know who you are. I’m not Thai, but I am not American either. I am a mix of both cultures, a third culture kid.12.When the Thais give the author surprised looks, she feels _____.A．upset B．strangeC．normal D．different13.When the author returns to America, _____.A．she makes more friendsB．she becomes more politeC．she can’t find what she needsD．she is like a fish out of water14.The underlined word “perks” in the last paragraph can be replaced by _____. A．reasons B．problems C．advantages D．suggestions15.In this text, the author mainly wants to describe _____.A．her different lifestylesB．a kind of culture shockC．a feeling of lonelinessD．her ability to face difficulties第二节7选5（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
上海市闵行区六校联考2024-2025学年高一上学期10月期中英语试题
上海市闵行区六校联考2024-2025学年高一上学期10月期中英语试题一、听力选择题1．A．$30.B．$27.C．$20.D．$10.2．A．He may feel better soon.B．He doesn’t like to take pills.C．He may not be able to wake up on time.D．He may want to take the pills without food. 3．A．Post her the paper after the deadline.B．Hand in a handwritten draft of the paper.C．Attend a conference with her two weeks later.D．Complete the course without handing in the paper.4．A．Lose some weight.B．Shop for new clothes.C．Have his jeans altered.D．Wear clothes that fit better.5．A．Sharpen the man’s pencil.B．Ask the model to move his arm.C．Give the man a new sheet of paper.D．Show the man a drawing technique.6．A．Disappointed.B．Curious.C．Satisfied.D．Casual.7．A．He’d like some help at the baggage counter.B．He doesn’t know the woman ahead of him.C．He was permitted to carry one extra bag.D．He is carrying someone else’s suitcase.8．A．Some of her colleagues may not take part in the program.B．A few of them are allowed to participate in the training.C．All her colleagues have agreed to go for the program.D．Employees are all required to receive the training.9．A．She would rather take a direct train.B．It doesn’t take long to get to Chongqing.C．She doesn’t care how long the trip takes.D．Taking an airplane might be more practical.10．A．If he has more than a dollar.B．If he makes a phone call first.C．If he finds the change machine.D．If he buys something from her.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
上海市第四中学2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中考试英语试题
上海市第四中学2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．—You haven’t said a word about the theme of the class meeting. David. What’s your idea?—I’m so sorry. I __________about something else.A．was thinking B．am thinking C．had thought D．have thought 2．- Did you remember to give Mary the money you owed her?- Yes, I gave it to her _________ I saw her.A．while B．the moment C．if D．once3．She liked the dictionary so much that she would like to take it __________ it cost.A．however B．whatever C．no matter how D．how much4．__________ it is true that a student`s most important goal is to do well in his or her studies，it doesn`t need to be the only goal.A．When B．As C．While D．Before 5．—May I go and play with Dickson this afternoon, Mum?—No, you can’t go out __________ a lot of work is to be done.A．before B．until C．as D．so6．_________ the precise qualities of a hero in literary words may vary over time, the basic exemplary function of the hero seems to remain constant.A．Unless B．Since C．Whether D．Even though 7．When I wanted to show myself up at the party, the song I ________ so many times suddenly became difficult.A．am practicing B．had practiced C．will be practicing D．have practiced 8．The mayor of that city says that all construction work for the new stadium ______ by the end of the next year.A．has been completed B．has completedC．will have been completed D．will have completed9．I can’t stand the noise from the construction site. A new road ________.A．is building B．has built C．is being built D．is built 10．Wonder, an inspiring and heartwarming book about August Pullman, ________ quite wellacross the world.A．is sold B．sells C．is selling D．will be sold二、选用适当的单词或短语补全句子Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.11．They tried to her into staying with offers of promotion.12．The soldiers had no alternative but to accept the realities that they had been surrounded by the enemies in the jungle.13．Contrary to our , he was eliminated in the first round.14．The Great Wall is such a well-known tourist that millions of people visit it every year.15．Faced with two alternatives, most people find themselves between them. 16．In this exercise, a word is blanked out and you have to guess what it is by looking atthe .17．Your clothes might be a of your personality.18．In western cultures, eye contact in conversations is necessary. A westerner might, in fact, consider a lack of eye contact as a lack of interest.19．We headed for the National Park, which is famous for its scenery, by school bus at 8 a.m.20．I don’t think we have met before. You must be me with someone else.三、完形填空Deliverance(解救) for Delivery Drivers?ZOOOOOOOOM A gust of air, the hum of spinning wheels, and a flash of color whizzing past. I’m sure that we have all stepped into the crosswalk, at one time or another, and experienced this sudden, heart-stopping 21 . I am, of course, referring to delivery drivers 22 through crossroads to deliver takeaway food.Over the past few years, delivery drivers have been criticized, fined, and even 23for breaking traffic laws across China. Delivery drivers often 24 red lights, disregard speed limits, and pay little attention to pedestrian crossings. But they also often pay the 25 price — each year, it seems like fatal injuries involving delivery drivers are increasing.26 , since delivery drivers are usually poorly paid, how much blame do they really deserve for running against the clock?Well, it 27 to be a complicated issue. Recently an article titled “Delivery Drivers, Stuck in the System” was shared widely on social media. According to the article, 28 between delivery services Ele.me and Meituan has caused each app to take increasingly extreme measures to out-do(超过) the other. This has included the shortening of delivery time windows. It has been 29 , in part, through a combination of rewards for early delivery and severe punishments for late delivery. Over time, the platforms have only increased these 30 on drivers. As a result, drivers find themselves in a dilemma(左右两难的困境)：break traffic laws or, in some cases, lose hundreds of yuan in earnings for late deliveries.According to surveys and reactions online, 31 care much whether their deliveries are a few minutes late, while most believe that it is not worth risking someone’s life for. In response, Ele.me and Meituan have added a combination of features to 32 delivery times for slow elevators or bad weather conditions.Although these new 33 cannot solve the underlying problems of intense competition or the inherent dangers of driving, they should, in some measure, start reducing some of the pressure on drivers. In the meantime, as 34 , we can help to make life for delivery riders safer and easier. 35 , be a considerate person and don’t leave them waiting for too long. If you see a food delivery guy rushing toward you on an escalator or into a door, consider standing back and letting him go first. After all, they are putting their lives on the line just to deliver our food.21．A．fright B．delight C．pain D．sorrow 22．A．running B．walking C．rushing D．wandering 23．A．arrested B．fired C．blamed D．praised 24．A．destroy B．ignore C．observe D．interrupt 25．A．everlasting B．dramatic C．slight D．final 26．A．However B．Namely C．Indeed D．Surprisingly 27．A．decides B．refuses C．turns out D．takes turns 28．A．comparison B．contrast C．competition D．cooperation29．A．adapted B．achieved C．adopted D．assumed 30．A．motivations B．advantages C．pressures D．skills 31．A．some B．few C．many D．we 32．A．reduce B．expand C．narrow D．extend 33．A．actions B．behaviors C．features D．conditions 34．A．humans B．consumers C．friends D．taxpayers 35．A．In one word B．As a result C．For example D．On the contrary四、阅读理解There have always been a lot of commonly believed but false ideas about being fat and doing exercise. Some people believe that they can’t help putting on weight as they get older, while others hold that if they stop exercising, their muscles will turn into fat. Here are some more myths:I’ll never lose weight--I come from a fat familyWrong! While we can't change the body type we are born with, we can't blame our genes for making us fat. There's plenty of evidence that fatness runs in families, and the main reason is that they share the same habit of eating too much and exercise too little.I am fat because I burn calories slowlyWrong! Fatness is not caused by a slow metabolism(新陈代谢).In fact, although fat people consume more energy than slim people, they also fail to realize how much they eat! Keeping a diary can help you work out your daily food intake mom accurately.Exercise is boringWrong! Anything will become boring if you do it repetitively. The key is to develop a balanced and varied program that's fun as well as progressive. If you enjoy a Sunday walk, take a different mute. If you do yoga, try a Tai chi class. If you like swiping, set yourself a distance or time challenge.No pain, no gainWrong! Exercise is not meant to hurt. Indeed, pain is you body telling you something's wrong, and continuing to exercise could lead to serious injury. You may experience mild discomfort as you begin to exercise regularly, but this is your body adapting to the positive changes in your lifestyle and the aches should disappear relatively quickly. If they don't, restand seek medical advice.36．What does the author think about being fat?A．It is the family genes that make people fat.B．People are fat because they consume too little energy.C．A diary of exercise can prevent people from becoming fat.D．It is the consequence of people's unbalanced lifestyle.37．According to the author, how can we make exercise mom interesting?A．By taking varied exercise.B．By choosing simple exercise.C．By doing regular exercise.D．By sticking to outdoor exercise. 38．What is the author's opinion about "No pain, no gain" in exercising?A．Keeping lit is essentially a painful experience.B．Exercise should be stopped if continuous pain is felt.C．Pain in exercise is a precondition for reaching your goal.D．Getting used to pain leads to positive changes in your body.39．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To declare the importance of keeping lit.B．To clarify some misconceptions about fatness and exercise.C．To confirm what has long been believed about keeping fit.D．To explain some medical facts about being fat and doing exercise.Spanish-American InstituteStudent Cub NotesFree and Low Cost Gyms, Health Clubs and PoolsNYC Department of Parks Recreation CentersRecreation Centers:The NYC Department of Parks has many Recreation Centers throughout New York City. Recreation Centers offer a wide range of free and membership programs and services. Some have indoor swimming pools. Almost all have weight rooms, basketball courts, dance studios, boxing rings, art studios, game rooms, etc.All Recreation Centers offer a wide range of programs such as aerobics, dance, tai chi, fencing, computer classes, and art. Many programs are free and open to the general public but many require membership.You do not need to be a New York City resident to use a Recreation Center. You may use your annual membership at any and all Centers. Use one near the Spanish-American Institute and then use one near your home.Costs: Free and membership programs. Standard annual membership is $50 for Recreation Centers and $75 for Recreation Centers with pools. (Do you know anyone 55 and older? The senior membership is only $10 a year.)Standard annual membership provides scheduled access to the gym, pool, and all the other facilities. Instructor-led courses such as aerobics, martial arts, music, or yoga may require an additional fee.Membership and Program Information: Go to the home page. On the “Facilities” menu, click on “Recreation Centers.” On the “Recreation Centers” page, you will find information about membership and fees. You will also see links to Recreation Facilities by borough (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island).On the “Facilities” menu, you may also want to check out other NYC Department of Parks facilities such as beaches, ice skating rinks, nature centers, running tracks, soccer fields, etc.Recreation Centers: There are several Parks Department Recreation Centers in each borough. After you go to the “Recreation Centers” page and click on a borough, you will find a list of the centers in that borough with their addresses, phone numbers, and web links. The list will look like that for Manhattan below. Click on the link for a particular Center to learn more about its services, schedules, and programs.40．What special benefits can an annual member of Recreation Centers enjoy?A．Having access to all the facilities all year.B．Experiencing all programs and services free.C．Taking free Instructor-led courses.D．Using only the center near your home free.41．If your parents and grandparents (both over sixty) want to get the memberships, how much will they pay?A．At least $20.B．At least $120.C．At least $180.D．At least $220. 42．You will probably fail to find ________ on the home page.A．the cost for various memberships B．the locations of recreations centersC．the staff and provided services D．the facilities, phones and web linksLearning a second language is tricky at any age (and it only gets tougher the longer you wait to open that dusty French book). Now, in a new study, scientists have pinpointed the exact age at which your chances of reaching fluency in a second language seem to plummet: 10.The study, published in the journal Cognition, found that it’s “nearly impossible” for language learners to reach native-level fluency if they start learning a second tongue after 10. But that doesn’t seem to be because language skills go downhill. “It turns out you’re still learning fast. It’s just that you run out of time, because your ability to learn starts dropping at around 17 or 18 years old,” says study co-author Joshua Hartshorne, an assistant professor of psychology at Boston College.Kids may be better than adults at learning new languages for many reasons. Children’s brains are more plastic than those of adults, meaning they’re better able to adapt and respond to new information. “All learning involves the brain changing,” Hartshorne says, “and children’s brains seem to be a lot more skilled at changing.”Kids may also be more willing to try new things (and to potentially look foolish in the process) than adults are. Their comparatively new grasp on their native tongue may also be advantageous. Unlike adults, who tend to default(默认)to the rules and patterns of their first language, kids may be able to approach a new one with a blank sheet of paper.These findings may seem discouraging, but it was heartening for scientists to learn that the critical period for fluent language acquisition might be longer than they previously thought. Some scientists believed that the brief window closes shortly after birth, while others stretched it only to early adolescence. Compared to those estimates, 17 or 18 - when language learning ability starts to drop off - seems relatively old.“People fared better when they learned by immersion(沉浸), rather than simply in a classroom. And moving to a place where your desired language is spoken is the best way to learn as an adult. If that’s not an option, you can mimic an immersive environment by finding ways to have conversations with native speakers in their own communities,” Hartshorne says. By doing so, it’s possible to become conversationally proficient - even without the advantage of a child’s brain.43．The word “plummet” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.A．dive B．rise C．end D．vary44．What can be inferred from Joshua Hartshorne’s words?A．Age 10-18 is the best time to learn a second language.B．Children are too young to grasp a second language.C．Communicating with native speakers enables you to master all the language skills.D．Adults go beyond the critical period for learning a second language.45．What might be the reason why adults can’t reach native-level fluency in a second language?A．Adults are less influenced by their mother tongues.B．Adults spend more time responding to new information.C．Adults are only too willing to experience something awkward in the process.D．Adults prefer an immersive environment to a classroom in learning a secondlanguage.46．The passage is mainly about _________.A．the best age for language learningB．the approaches to learning a second languageC．the fact that kids learn a second language more easily than adultsD．why adults need an immersive environment for second language learning五、六选四Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentences can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.The Benefits of a Summer JobHave you ever had a summer job? For many young people, summer is an exciting period where education stops and fun begins. 47 And the very group who have the time to benefit from the fun summer has to offer may not have the funds to do so. The solution? A summer job.The concept of students and younger members of society being gainfully employed over the summer period is not a new one. And there are opportunities out there for those who want to earn. 48 In many cases, the jobs only pay minimum wages, which may only help you out. But the money is not the only thing that’s gained.49 Indeed, when talking about their experiences of summer jobs, peoplesaid they got “invaluable training” and learnt skills such as punctuality, tolerance, and the importance of hard work. These opportunities are thought to be so important that the UK government has placed 20,000 summer job vacancies on its Find a Job website.50 The percentage of young people working while studying has more than halved since 1997, falling from 42% to 18% in 2014. Those are the findings of a UK government report on the death of the Saturday job. Ester McVey believes this is because young people are choosing to focus more on education rather than earning extra money.A．Summer and Saturday jobs prepare young people for successful careers in later life, teaching vital soft skills.B．Students take summer jobs mainly to cover their tuition and this practice is highly appreciated by their parents.C．That said, holidays, festivals and time spent with friends cost money.D．This move comes at a time of apparent need.E．Soft skills are so essential to students’ future career that they have to take summer jobs to acquire them.F．Vacancies can range from roles as boring as fry cook, to seasonal work at a theme park.六、汉译英（整句）51．尽管父母强烈反对，他还是决定毕业后去非洲。
2023-2024学年上海市浦东新区高一下学期期中考试英语试题
2023-2024学年上海市浦东新区高一下学期期中考试英语试题Directions:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.In 1831, a 22-year-old English biologist called Charles Darwin boarded the HMS Beagle in Plymouth and set off on an incredible voyage. His aim was to observe the natural world in places 1 had not been studied in much detail. Almost 200 years later, another mission, the Darwin 200, has invited a team of conservationists to retrace back the Beagle’s journey.HMS Beagle’s mission was to m ap the harbours of South America. Darwin was invited along 2 (survey) the natural world. His observations on the Galapagos Islands, around 560 miles off the coast of Ecuador, changed the way Darwin saw nature, 3 (lead) to Darwin’s most famous work: his theory of evolution (进化论). This explained 4 species change over time to adapt to their environments, a process called natural selection. It has been described as “ 5 (big) single idea in the history of human thought”.What is Darwin 200’s mission? The Darwin200 ship 6 (sail) more than 40,000 miles and stop at 32 ports in four continents. Specially 7 (choose) conservationists will join at different stages for a week each to carry out wildlife studies. 8 the journey, the ship’s crew will make films t hat explain Charles Darwin’s discoveries.The Darwin 200 team will travel in a 50-metre-long Dutch sailing ship called Oosterschelde, which 9 (build) in 1918 and has been restored fully for this voyage. The ship’s captain said, “She has sailed the distance from here to the Moon and back twice! 10 I may handle the most difficult situations, I trust her to bring me back home safely.”The ship is due to reach the Galapagos Islands in April 2025Directions:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. attackingB. beatenC. bitesD. dignityE. diverseF. emotionalG. exhibiting H. link I. literature J. strength K. strugglesHemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea is the simple story of an old Cuban fisherman who undergoes the most difficult struggle of his life. In the title character, Santiago, Hemingway describes one of the most distinguished examples in American 11 of an individual looking deep within to work up the courage necessary to get through the achievements and sad events that life presents.Alone on the sea, Santiago continuously 12 to find hope in several seemingly hopeless situations. The old man illustrates Hemingway’s ideal of 13 “grace under pressure”, as he refuses to give in to the enormous obstacles (障碍) presented by the sea. Relying on memories of his youth, Santiago finds the 14 to physically and emotionally carry on throughout the story.After catching the great marlin (马林鱼) Santiago realizes he is unable to quickly kill the fish, and it proceeds to pull him farther out to sea. Yet, throughout the battle between man and fish the old man begins to recognize a(n) 15 between him and the marlin, repeatedly referring to it as his brother. Both the old man and the fish are only insignificant among the 16 creatures at sea, joined together by the fact that they are at the mercy of the sea.The fish, therefore, changes from merely being Santiago’s prey (猎物) into a reflection of the old man’s 17 and physical state. When the sharks damage the dead marlin hanging off the side of the boat as Santiago struggles to sail home, the old man fights them off as if they were 18 him. Only when the marlin’s body has been entirely eaten away does Santiago give up, knowing he “was 19 now finally”.Although the old man seemingly fails once the sharks steal his prize fish, they cannot take away the fact that Santiago has done the unthinkable by staying with and catching a fish “bigger than he had ever heard of”. In spite of not successfully bringing t he fish back, Santiago fights with 20 — first to catch the marlin, then to protect his fish from the sharks — and in doing so declares his humanity by remaining resilient (坚韧的) in the face of achievements and sad events.5 Ways to Determine Website ReliabilityFor every trustworthy website, there is tons of information that’s inaccurate, unreliable or just crazy. For the inexperienced journalist or researcher, such sites can _________ a wide range of possible problems. With that in mind, here are five ways to tell if a website is _________.● Look for Established InstitutionsThe internet is full of websites that were _________ five minutes ago. What you want are sites associated with _________ institutions that have been around for a while and have a proven track record of reliability. Such sites may include those run by government agencies, nonprofit organization or universities.● Consult Sites with Expertise (专门知识)You wouldn’t go to the hospital to have your car repaired. This is an obvious point: _________ websites that specialize in the kind of information you’re seeking. _________, if you’re writing a story on a flu outbreak, check out medical websites, such as The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.● _________ Commercial SitesSites run by companies and business—their websites usually end in. com—are often trying to sell you something. And if they’re trying to sell you something, chances are whatever information they’re presenting will be tilted (偏向) _________ their product. That’s not to say commercial sites should be _________ entirely. But be cautious.● Check the ____________As a reporter, you need the most up-to-date information available, so if a website seems old, it’s probably best to keep distance from it. One way to check: Look f or a “last ____________” date on the page or site.● Check the LinksRespected ____________ often link to each other. You can find out which other websites link to the site you’re researching by conducting a link-specific Google search. Enter the following text into the Google search field, ____________ “[WEBSITE]” with the domain (域名) of the site you’re researching: link: http://www.[WEBSITE].com. For example, link: .The search ____________ will show you which websites link to the one y ou’re researching. If lots of sites are linking to your site, and those sites seem reliable, that’s a good ____________. Then it seems that you don’t need to worry about them too much21.A．perceive B．cause C．track D．confirm22.A．flexible B．informative C．reliable D．appealing 23.A．started B．banned C．visited D．evaluated 24.A．temporary B．accessible C．existing D．trusted 25.A．Set up B．CommunicateC．Look for D．Invest inwith26.A．However B．Contrarily C．In addition D．For example 27.A．Avoid B．Greet C．Notice D．Run28.A．in place of B．in resistance to C．in favour of D．on behalf of 29.A．considered B．screened C．assessed D．refreshed 30.A．Site B．Journalist C．Source D．Date31.A．updated B．registered C．spotted D．clicked 32.A．fields B．companies C．texts D．websites 33.A．illustrating B．replacing C．connecting D．searching 34.A．teams B．firms C．results D．authorities 35.A．sign B．reputation C．journal D．productIn 2008, a man who lived in Detroit named Jerrold Foke, whom everyone called “Uncle Jerrold”, came up with an unusual idea. Foke had realized that for a long time, there had only been 26 letters in the English alphabet. He had referred to another alphabet, called the phonetic alphabet (音标字母表) — which is like an alphabet for sounds — and came across a symbol that aroused his interest. It looks like an upside-down, lowercase “e” (“ə”) and represents the sound, “uh,” like the noise you make when you’re confused. It is called the “schwa”. Foke thought it might be time for a new letter to be added.Jerrold had a good reason for wanting to add a new letter to the English alphabet. He thought that if English got a new letter, then people might be able to make new words. He reasoned that if people made new words, they might be able to communicate better.Jerrold began telling everyone he knew about the schwa. He requested that friends help him make new words using the schwa. People would use the schwa to make an “uh” sound in the word. His friends thought this was a pretty good idea.Jerrold lived in a hotel in downtown Detroit. Every day, when he went down to the lobby (大厅) someone he knew would tell him a new word he’d made. In an effort to spread the schwa still farther, Jerrold began to spend some of his days standing in Campus Martius Plaza, with a sign that said “Have you heard about the schwa?” He liked to share some of the words he and his friends had made, and then invite these people to make their own schwa-based words. Some people did so enthusiastically, while others were more doubtful about the schwa’s potential. When people asked Jerrold where the schwa should go in the alphabet, he’d always say, “In the front.” When people asked him why, he’d say, “Because that’s where it belongs.”Because of Jerrold’s work, people were encouraged to make their own words, whether using the schwa or not. His goal of increasing communication between different people remained one that was greatly valued.36. According to the passage, Jerrold’s unusual idea was to ________.A．develop an interest in language B．make a confusing noise in publicC．introduce a new word to his friend D．add a letter to the English alphabet37. Jerrold encouraged people to use the schwa mainly because ________.A．it would catch on in England very soon B．people were reluctant to make new wordsC．it might allow people to communicate better D．there were things for which English had no word38. Jerrold’s work can be described as ________.A．valueless B．confusing C．inspiring D．unreasonableThroughout history, humans have come up with ways to entertain themselves using objects such as cards, counters, and boards. Over thousands of years, these have evolved (进化) into the games we know today, from traditional sets with simple rules and basic pieces, all the way to modern electronic consoles (see the picture attached on the right-hand side) with advanced technology and lifelike interactive graphics (图形).Strategy game Chess39. Which of the four choices best matches the picture on the right?A．B．C．D．40. The underlined word “forerunner” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.A．follower B．pioneer C．winner D．loser41. The passage is likely to be an excerpt from ________.A．Cultures of Asia B．Playing GamesC．20th-century Fashion D．Scientific InspirationI started participating in student journalism when I was in high school. And when I started, I really just saw my articles as more fun versions of the academic essays I was writing every day in class. It wasn’t really until an article I wrote in March 2020, that I really understood the power of expressing my voice through journalism, and the unique appeal and responsibility of being both a student and a journalist.Most of the things reported on in student publications directly or indirectly affect the journalists writing about them. This differs from mainstream publications (刊物), who often have the privilege (特权) to objectively cover things that they have no connection with. Student journalists, on the other hand, often find themselves trying t o put on a different “hat” when it comes to reporting, but in my eyes part of the magic of being a student journalist is that despite putting on a different “hat”, it’s still the same you.We know what is important to report on because we are constantly surrounded by the student voice. An Irish Times or Independent reporter would never know about the burden of high rents, or why so many campus spaces are not accessible, or feel the fears of examination changes in light of artificial intelligence. Students k now what students care about, and what issues aren’t getting the attention they deserve.I’ve always been drawn to comment articles, particularly because it’s a place I feel my voice holds a special significance, and one where my words and my articles come together to represent me. Opinion pieces are unique, in that they are the only article format that doesn’t have to be entirely objective. I, and many other comment writers I chat to, find this freeing. It’s a relaxing experience towork out an important issue from your own viewpoint and even with your own frustration (挫败、失意) or praise, and it feels especially personal.We need to protect student journalists, but we also need to expand the field we can cover in student journalism. The student voice is power ful because it is diverse, and it’s critical to reflect their voice. The press also has an important role in defending itself. Freedom of information is one of the most sacred (神圣的) things we have, and one that we as students need to protect.42. How are student journalists different from the mainstream publications?A．They can hardly identify issues relevant to peers.B．They have an objective viewpoint on the issues.C．They report on issues directly affecting them.D．They prioritize objectivity over other things43. The writer most likely agrees that ________.A．student voice may always lead us to making unfair judgmentsB．student reporters can keep their individuality when playing various rolesC．student articles offer an entertaining twist on traditional academic essaysD．student journalists should focus on the topics within their professional fields44. By giving the example of An Irish Times, the writer intends to ________.A．inform readers of the high rentsB．attach importance to student voiceC．praise mainstream media for their effortsD．bring up the topic of artificial intelligence45. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A．Freedom of speech and the pressB．The importance of student journalismC．The responsibility of mainstream mediaD．Embracing the diversity of student voice46. 每当有人靠近这只宠物猫，它就会跑进草丛躲起来。
2023-2024学年上海市建平中学高一下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题
2023-2024学年上海市建平中学高一下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题1.A．For 20 minutes. B．For 25 minutes. C．For 45 minutes. D．For 65 minutes.2.A．In a bank. B．In a supermarket. C．At a touristD．At a laundry.agency.3.A．An office secretary. B．A head nurse.C．A real estate agent. D．A hotel receptionist.4.A．It’s sunny and warm.B．It’s rainy and cold.C．It’s sunny but cold.D．It’s rainy but warm.5.A．They are twins. B．They are classmates.C．They are friends. D．They are colleagues.6.A．Reasonable. B．Bright. C．Serious. D．Ridiculous. 7.D．Visit a lawyer.A．Send leaflets. B．Go sightseeing. C．Do somegardening.8.A．The library is closed on weekends. B．He had no idea where the book was.C．He didn’t get the book he needed.D．He didn’t have time to go to the library.9.A．The apartment was provided with some old furniture.B．The furnished apartment was not expensive.C．The furniture in the market was on sale every Sunday.D．The furniture he bought was rather cheap.10.A．Internet surfing. B．Stock exchangingC．Mountain climbing. D．Job hunting.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
上海市上海中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
上海市上海中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．The beach near the sea is a place ________ I have been familiar since childhood.A．in which B．on which C．with which D．to which2．________ embraces and respects the local customs will find it easier to fit in better with the local culture.A．Who B．Whom C．Anyone D．Whoever3．It remains uncertain at this point ________ the idea you proposed will be accepted.A．whether B．whether that C．that whether D．that4．The first time ________ she led small groups of people on guided hunts, she taught them how to kill the insect, ________ has spread to much of Florida.A．when; that B．/;who C．when; which D．/; which 5．When we arrived in ________ used to be a traditional British pub, all we could see were the time-worn walls which provided an atmospheric setting.A．where B．that C．what D．which6．________ on the waiting list ________ will be selected for the leadership position in the non-profit organization?A．Who; do you think B．Whom; do you thinkC．Who; you think D．Whom; you think7．In high school, students will experience various emotions, challenges, and friendships,________ shape their memorable journey.A．all of that B．all of what C．all of which D．all8．It was unbelievable ________ he designed went beyond the expectations of everyone in the room.A．that B．that what C．what D．what that9．It was in 2014 ________ a team at the University of Kent showed ________ Christmas turkeys kept more of their original dinosaur DNA than any other birds, but the reasons remain unclear.A．when; that B．that; that C．when; why D．that; why10．Language learners are encouraged to do ________ they are instructed to do, ________ will enhance their understanding of the language.A．what; that B．all what; which C．all that; that D．what; which 11．Despite some opposing opinions, the committee insists that the volunteers ________an excellent job in community service and that the prize ________to these warm-hearted men and women.A．should do; be awarded B．have done; will be awardedC．should do; will be awarded D．have done; be awarded12．I will briefly explain to you the way ________ we use to simplify the communication process within the team.A．that B．in which C．through which D．by which 13．In many countries, primary education is free and ________ for children of 6 to 12 years, and it is illegal for parents to prevent their children from attending school.A．compulsory B．complicated C．conservative D．convenient 14．Sarah worked hard to ________ her colleagues of the benefits of adopting sustainable practices in the workplace.A．confirm B．control C．convince D．reward 15．He was entirely devoted to the affairs of his troop, and was ________ and kind to his men and officers.A．dominant B．deliberate C．enterprising D．considerate 16．When I returned home, I tried to ________the wonder of this machine to my partner.A．delay B．deliver C．convey D．declare 17．The language teacher will also have his or her own assessments to make sure each student is meeting ________in class.A．expectations B．disciplines C．conflicts D．coincidences 18．As India gained freedom and matured into herself, the British Empire began to ________, which signaled the end of colonial rule and the emergence of a new era in the country’s history.A．break in B．fall apart C．hold out D．take over 19．The young boy was ________ his favorite toy as his parents hurriedly left the store.A．concerned with B．engaged in C．committed to D．torn away from 20．The company wants to ________ a strong presence in the world market by working withpartners and creating new and innovative products.A．establish B．exploit C．expose D．exhaust21．A promotion served as a significant ________for his outstanding performance and positive impact on the team.A．award B．determination C．reward D．demand二、选词填空Directions: Fill in the blank with a proper word chosen from the box: Each word can be usedThe reason for the mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants When hundreds of African savanna elephants dropped dead in Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 2020, conservationists were alarmed. As the death toll rose — from dozens in March to more thanendangered species died across the border in northwestern Zimbabwe in a three-week period, with one more found in November. “It was very quick,” says Chris Foggin, a vet who examined the elephant carcasses (尸体) in Zimbabwe. “That was so 24 .”African savanna elephants 25 to this area represent the majority of what’s left of that species. Around 350,000 African savanna elephants remain, and given the already significant 26 to their survival, a new disease could be what tips that last domino towards extinction.Now, new research published recently in Nature Communications points to a bacterium not 27 found in elephants of any species, called Bisgaard taxon 45, that causes a massive systemic blood infection called septicemia. “It’s a disease we know can kill a reasonable number of elephants in a short space of time,” says Foggin, co-leader of the study. And “it has the potential to kill a lot more given the right circumstances.” What those are, however, remains unknown — yet it’s pressing to find out. Aerial population surveys in KAZA in 2022 found a high number of new elephant carcasses. The examination 28 the elephants had enlarged livers and spleens, as well as internal bleeding in multiple organs— signs of septicemia (败血症).However, scientists still don’t know how widespread Bisgaard taxon 45 is, or if the bacteria 29 as a normal group of bacteria within elephants and other animals. “We’re assuming it’s probably present more 30 than we’ve known, without causing disease, but we don’t have proof of that,” Foggin says. It’s possible environmental stressors, such as heat and lack of food and water, may have led Bisgaard taxon 45 to multiply and cause the septicemia in the Zimbabwe elephants. With much of Africa predicted to get hotter and drier, the bacterium “could cause much worse mortalities down the line,” says Foggin. That’s why, he says, “it is important to 31 monitoring elephant deaths and see if it’s responsible.”三、完形填空The Pop-up IglooPolar bears are warm-blooded animals with heavy fat and fur that can survive in freezing Arctic temperatures. They have two types of fur—the long oily hairs and short thick hairs. By 32 the characteristics of these two hairs and their black skin underneath, the polar bears can keep themselves warm. 33 by polar bears, a team of students from the Royal Danish Academy designed a pop-up igloo(弹出式冰屋)—an emergency tent that might make survival in sub-zero areas much more manageable.Led by Henry Glogau, the team said that their design aims to 34 those lost or stranded in extreme conditions. With little visibility and no phone coverage, people may face severe 35 while waiting for rescue in cold polar areas. Rather than fight against the extreme conditions, the team looked to use them to its 36 . “Inspired by snow caves and the conventional winter-used tents, we treat snow as a(n) 37 material rather than a burden,” the team told Vigour Times website.The pop-up igloo adopts a mylar(聚酯薄膜) material, which works 38 to polar bears’ skin. Besides their thick fat and fur, polar bears have black skin underneath, which is ideal for absorbing rays from the Arctic sun to keep themselves warm. The mylar material gives 39 to its inhabitants in the same way by reflecting sunlight into the space inside the tent. The pop-up igloo also features an origami-like(像折纸的) design, which helps to 40 the snow and secure the tent. The origami pockets create areas where snow can41 on the outside. It prevents heat from escaping from the tent, while holding the tent to the ground. Researchers ensured that the tent could withstand the weight of a 70kg human standing on top to remain 42 in extreme conditions. This adds another 43 layer to everything inside.The team put the tent through 44 testing for one month in Alaska to see its capability. The results showed that at 11.8 to 15 inches of snow cover, a 37℃ 45 in temperature between inside and outside could be maintained on average. In the future, the pop-up igloos could be 46 along hiking routes in cold areas like the Arctic, where they could be set up in seconds when needed.32．A．gathering B．combining C．comparing D．distinguishing 33．A．Fascinated B．Encouraged C．Threatened D．Inspired 34．A．guide B．comfort C．shelter D．delight 35．A．danger B．boredom C．confusion D．damage 36．A．advantage B．challenge C．defence D．convenience 37．A．original B．novel C．creative D．building 38．A．efficiently B．closely C．similarly D．cleverly 39．A．rays B．light C．heat D．glow 40．A．estimate B．trap C．exclude D．dissolve 41．A．pile up B．melt down C．break down D．last out 42．A．concrete B．everlasting C．stable D．elegant 43．A．heavy B．protective C．external D．flexible 44．A．repetitive B．eventual C．general D．domestic 45．A．fall B．increase C．decline D．difference 46．A．exposed B．restored C．recycled D．placed四、阅读理解“It’s a windy day in Laguna San Ignacio, and the waves seem to come from all directions,” said Sara Clemence in Bloomberg Businessweek. My children and I are riding on an 18-foot boat—small enough that we can reach down into the water if a gray whale swims up alongside. And then we see what we’ve come for: a heart-shaped shower of water and a dark mass rushing below it. As instructed, we splash(溅泼) the water strongly to signal thehuge whale, which turns out to be a mother with her weeks-old baby. The baby soon swims beneath our boat, emerges to blow mist in my face, then “lies onto its side like a 2-ton puppy.” Leaning down, I touched its skin gently. “It feels electric. Also, a bit like petting a hard-boiled egg.”San Ignacio is one of very few places where a person can pet a whale. The whales come each year to the coast of Baja California to give birth and to mate. If you’re lucky, you can “shake hands with a leathery fin(鳍)” or even “plant a kiss on a cold, salty cheek.” I usually worry about such interactions, because wild creatures can become deeply stressed by human contact. But boat numbers are strictly limited in these protected waters. And any whale that approaches a boat does so on its own terms. Like that baby whale: “We see him a few times, and he seems to like being petted and splashed.”So we are two species, connecting through touch, but also through eye contact: “More than once, after nosing around our boat, a young gray whale turns on its side so one dark, baseball-size eye is looking up at us.” Whalers used to call gray whales “devil fish” because these magnificent creatures turn violent when threatened—“or, say, when their babies are harmed.” That makes it feel even more of a blessing when, on our third day there, a large mama whale approaches the boat. “I’m splashing when I feel her nose press up into my hand.” Though she’s “wiser and apparently more alert” than her child, “she still decides to trust us.”47．According to the passage, people can NOT interact with a whale by ________.A．splashing water to it B．gently touching its skinC．swimming alongside it D．looking at it in the eye48．The underlined phrase in paragraph 2 means that the whale ________.A．is mad with too many visitorsB．is willing to be petted by people on the boatC．can interact with people based on its likesD．can decide its preferred swimming route49．Why does the author consider it “a blessing” when a large mama whale approaches the boat?A．Because she is smarter than her child and better at interacting with people.B．Because she believes in people and will not turn violent if her baby is harmed.C．Because a whale as large as this one is rare to see.D．Because she trusts people despite her concerns about her child’s safety.50．What is the best title for this passage?Communicate Fluently Effectively in English“The Cities are My Classrooms!”Why spend your time in a classroom when you can invest your time studying during breakfast or dinner?And why stay inside in the afternoon when you can study by the beach or in a bar?That’s right. That’s the way we teach.‘Active Learning’ is the best way to learn, practice, and perfect your English.“Walk and Talk English Eat and Drink English!”51．Who might be the target audience for this advertisement?A．people who who’d like to learn English while travelling.B．Inland travelers who want to talk with the locals in England pubs.C．England students who want to improve their English to be admitted to Oxford.D．people who want to improve their English through virtual tourism. 52．Which learning experience is NOT provided by English 4 Professionals?A．An individualized learning experience which suits the learner’s schedule.B．An immersed learning experience where the learner studies in famous universities.C．A cultural learning experience where the learner experiences European cultures.D．A relaxing learning experience where the learner can have fun while learning.53．If you sign up for the program, you are most likely to be studying ________.A．on the MIT campus lawn B．in Windsor Castle in EnglandC．on La Concha Beach in Spain D．in an English pub near your houseIn spite of “endless talk of difference”, American society is an amazing machine forthe casualness and lack of respect seen in popular culture. People are absorbed into “a culture of consumption” launched by the 19th-century department stores that offered a wide range of goods in an elegant atmosphere. Instead of fancy shops catering to the upper-class, these were stores “anyone could enter, regardless of class or background.” This turned shopping into a public and democratic (民主的) act. The mass media, advertising and sports are other forces for homogenization.Immigrants are quickly adapting to this common culture, which may not be altogether elevating but is hardly poisonous. Writing for the National Immigration Forum, Gregory Rodriguez reports that today’s immigration is neither at remarkable levels nor resistant to assimilation (融合). In 1998 immigrants were 9.8 percent of population; in 1900, 13.6 percent. In the 10 years prior to 1990, 3.1 immigrants arrived for every 1,000 residents; in the 10 years prior to 1890, 9.2 for every 1,000. Now, consider three indicators of assimilation — language, home ownership and intermarriage.The 1990 Census revealed that “a majority of immigrants from each of the fifteen most common countries of origin spoke English ‘well’ or ‘very well’ after ten years of residence.” The children of immigrants tend to be bilingual (双语的) and good at English. “By the third generation, the original language is lost in the majority of immigrant families.” Hence, America is described as a “graveyard” for languages. By 1996 foreign-born immigrants who had arrived before 1970 had a home ownership rate of 75.6 percent, higher than the 69.8 percent rate among native-born Americans. Foreign-born Asians and Hispanics “have higher rates of intermarriage than do U.S.-born whites and blacks.” By the third generation, one third of Hispanic women are married to non-Hispanics, and 41 percent of Asian-American women are married to non-Asians.Rodriguez notes that children in remote villages around the world are fans of superstars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks, yet “some Americans fear that immigrants living within the United States are not influenced by the nation’s assimilative power.”Are there divisive issues and anger in America? Indeed. It is big enough to have a bit of everything. But particularly when viewed against America’s troubled past, today’s social Indicators hardly suggest a dark and worsening social environment.54．The underlined phrase in paragraph 1 probably means ________.A．making people adapt to American consumption cultureB．encouraging people to embrace a democratic lifestyleC．encouraging people to stick to their own ideas and principlesD．making people behave more similarly in many aspects55．According to the passage, what can be inferred about the immigrants now in the U.S.?A．Their adaptation to the common culture is quick but harmful to the society.B．The scale of immigration is not big and the immigrants welcome American culture.C．Their children are good at both English and their original language.D．Hispanic and Asian-American women both prefer to marry native-born Americans. 56．The author mentions Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks in paragraph 4 to________.A．provide examples of successful immigrantsB．suggest the weakness of America’s assimilative powerC．show the powerful influence of American cultureD．prove their popularity at home and abroad57．What is the author’s general attitude towards the cultural assimilation in American society?A．Optimistic.B．Concerned.C．Neutral.D．Negative.Do Lobsters Feel Pain?The traditional method for cooking a lobster — boiling it alive — raises the question of whether or not lobsters feel pain. 58 . Lobsters decay very quickly after they die, and eating a dead lobster increases the risk of food-borne illness and reduces the quality of its flavor. However, if lobsters are capable of feeling pain, these cooking methods raise ethical questions for chefs and lobster eaters alike.Until the 1980s, scientists were trained to ignore animal pain, based on the belief that the ability to feel pain was associated only with higher consciousness. However, today, scientists view humans as a species of animal. Still, scientists disagree over whether or not lobsters feel pain. Lobsters have a peripheral system (外围系统) like humans, but instead of a single brain, they possess segmented ganglia (分段神经节). Because of these differences, some researchers argue lobsters are too dissimilar to vertebrates (脊椎动物) to feel pain and that their reaction to negative stimuli is simply a reflex. 59 . Lobsters guard their injuries, learn to avoid dangerous situations, and respond to anesthetics (麻醉剂). For these reasons, most scientists believe that injuring a lobster (e. g. storing it on ice or boiling it alive) causes physical pain.60 . Currently, boiling lobsters alive is banned in Switzerland, New Zealand, and the Italian city Reggio Emilia. Even in locations where boiling lobsters remains legal, many restaurants choose more human e methods, both to calm customer concerns and because the chefs believe stress negatively affects the flavor of the meat.While we cannot know definitively whether or not lobsters feel pain, research indicates that it’s likely. So, if you want to enjoy a lobster dinner, how should you go about it? The most human e tool for cooking a lobster is the CrustaStun. This device kills a lobster by an electric shock, making it unconscious in less than half a second, after which it can be cut apart or boiled. In contrast, it takes about 2 minutes for a lobster to die from immersion in boiling water. 61 . Some restaurants place a lobster in a plastic bag and place it in the freezer for a couple of hours, during which time the lobster loses consciousness and dies.A．Nonetheless, lobsters do satisfy all of the criteria for a pain responseB．This cooking technique is used in many restaurants to improve humans’ dining experienceC．Due to growing evidence that the lobsters may feel pain, it is now becoming illegal to boil lobsters alive or keep them on iceD．This method is probably the most humane option for killing a lobster before cooking and eating itE．Evidence shows that many species like lobsters are capable of learning and possess some level of self-awarenessF．Unfortunately, this technique is too expensive for most restaurants to afford五、语法填空填空）63．you decide upon will not influence me, for I am not involved in your project. （用适当的词填空）64．Is this classroom you have your chemistry lessons the one you like the most? （用适当的词填空）65．I doubt the scientific breakthrough will have a profound impact on the field of medicine. （用适当的词填空）66．The police offer a reward to finds the missing luggage of this old lady.（用适当的词填空）67．do you think would be the best place to celebrate our anniversary, a restaurant or a bar? （用适当的词填空）68．The moment the first rays of sunlight painted the sky signaled the beginning of a new day. (用适当的词填空)69．What I want to know is you plan to dress in to attend the Christmas party. （用适当的词填空）70．HR demanded that all employees (familiarize) with the new software after the training session was completed. (所给词的适当形式填空)71．the two trains crashed into each other still remains unknown, but the police say that it could be due to the heavy snow. （用适当的词填空）六、翻译72．这个从不自省的男人不可能在事业上获得成功。
上海高一年级英语期末试卷附答案
高一年级英语期末试卷2011．1 I. Listening Comprehension (1% *10 =10%)Directions: 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 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. He can’t go this weekend. B. He has a hole in his bathing suit.C. They should stay at the beach longerD. They shouldn’t spend much money.2. A. Turn the alarm off. B. Live on a farm.C. Move his alarm clock.D. Go to bed earlier.3. A. He hasn’t had time to find another apartment.B. His mother dusted her apartment the day before last.C. He hasn’t cleaned the apartment since his mother visited.D. His mother was the last person to come over to his apartment.4. A. Making a pot of coffee. B. Try different brands of coffee.C. Drinking less coffee.D. Getting a different coffee pot.5. A. Some music cassettes. B. Some school supplies.C. Something to drink.D. Something to eat.6. A. He has finished his biology project.B. He’ll feel happier when the project is completed.C. He’s annoyed with everyone.D. He took a nap in biology class.7. A. She knows very little about bicycles.B. She doesn’t want the man to study.C. The man likes to study outdoors.D. The man isn’t ready to study yet.8. A. Try to find it in the house. B. Repair the roof.C. Lend his friend a pen.D. Become extremely angry.9. A. She agrees with the man. B. She didn’t hear what the man said.C. She is surprised by his opinion.D. She thinks he should look at it again.10. A. The weather forecast has often been wrong.B. No more rain is needed.C. It’s going to rain today.D. They will have more time tomorrow.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (25 %)Section A (1% *16 =16%)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.( ) 11. The reason ________ I’m phoning to you is to tell you about a farewell party on Saturday.A. becauseB. whyC. forD. which( ) 12. Do you remember the day ________ I came to you to borrow a history book?A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where( ) 13. My grandmother read the sad story, _____________.A. was cryingB. criedC. cryingD. to cry( ) 14. __________, I will enter for the SSP English contest without the slightest hesitation.A. Given another chanceB. Giving another chanceC. Give another chanceD. To give another chance.( ) 15. _________ I know the money is safe, I shall not worry about it.A. Even thoughB. UnlessC. As long asD. While( ) 16. ________ the poem a second time, the meaning will become clearer to you.A. While readingB. When you readC. If readingD. Having read ( ) 17. It __________ last night for all the trees are covered with snow now.A. must have snowedB. should have snowedC. may have snowedD. ought to have snowed( ) 18. Children under 12 years of age in that country __________ be under adult supervision when in a public library.A. mustB. mayC. canD. need( ) 19. These books are very useful to those _________ first foreign language is Japanese.A. whoB. whoseC. whomD. of whom( ) 20. He studied very hard when he was young, _________ contributes to his success in later life.A. thatB. so thatC. whatD. which( ) 21. Is this museum ___________ the students visited the day before yesterday?A. whereB. in thatC. the oneD. at which( ) 22. In many western countries much has been done to prevent environment from __________.A. pollutedB. to be pollutedC. be pollutingD. being polluted ( ) 23. We might as well make use _______ the hotel’s facilities.A. ofB. withC. toD. about( ) 24. ________ by her diligence and intelligence, I can say for sure that she will prove herself a promising student.A. ImpressingB. ImpressedC. Being impressedD. Having been impressed( ) 25. Only through hard work and patience_________ his childhood dream.A. he realizedB. did he realizeC. realized heD. realize did he( ) 26. Jane has two brothers, ___________ we sent abroad to study medicine in the 1980s.A. bothB. both of themC. both of whomD. of whomSection B (1% *9= 9%)Directions: 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.ago. During the first years of operation, there were only 27 programs for people who wanted to learn English. Those English language programs of teaching and learning were not 28 at all because the teachers on TV talked 29 in Chinese on grammar or just gave some translations or 30 . Watching English on TV was 31 listening to the teacher in the classroom. But now the TV English has greatly 32 . There are a lot of new good programs, 33 English on Sunday, American English, Follow Me to Science, Animal World, English News, Business English, Sports, MTV. Those programs are usually so lively and 34 to understand that more and more people enjoy watching them. They are becoming widely 35 not only with all English learners but also with the public.27. ________ 28. __________ 29. __________ 30. _________ 31. __________ 32. ________ 33. __________ 34. __________ 35. _________III. Reading Comprehension (30 %)Section A (1% *15= 15%)Directions: 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.Mr. White with his wife was now living at a small Italian hotel, where they had stayed in Italy for months on holiday. One night he went out for a walk 36 . It was late. The small street was dark and 37 . Suddenly he heard 38 behind him. He 39 his head and saw a middle-aged woman with wild hair, who quickly walked past him. The woman was 40 out of sight when Mr. White suddenly found that his watch was 41 . He thought it was the 42 woman who had taken his watch, 43 he ran quickly after her and soon caught up with her. As he knew 44 Italian, Mr. White had to ask the woman to 45 the watch in another way. He showed the woman his strong arms and 46 to her watch pocket. The woman thought a while and gave 47 watch to Mr. White. Mr. White returned home and told his wife 48 had happened. He was greatly 49 when Mrs. White pointed to the watch on the table. Now he found it was 50 that had taken the Italian’s watch.( )36 A. secretly B. lonely C. alone D. freely( )37 A. noisy B. crowded C. bright D. quiet( )38 A. voice B. sound C. feet D. steps( )39 A. rose B. moved C. turned D. put( )40 A. nearly B. hardly C. mostly D. even( )41 A. losing B. going C. missing D. missed( )42 A. very B. proper C. same D. just( )43 A. then B. so C. as D. but( )44 A. much B. no C. enough D. little of( )45 A. lend B. tell C. return D. keep( )46 A. pointed B. listened C. shouted D. looked( )47 A. his B. the other C. the D. another( )48 A. what B. that C. why D. how( )49 A. delightful B. surprised C. amused D. disappointed ( )50 A. he himself B. him C. himself D. herselfSection B (1% *11 = 11 %)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)How often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups and, old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his time in useless regrets.Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What’s more, life is always giving new things to the child—things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is repeatedly being told not to do something, or being punished for what he has wrongly done.When a young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, but has to work hard if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his own position in society.( ) 51. According to Paragraph 2, the writer thinks that _____________.A.life for a child is fairly easy.B. a child is always loved whatever he doesC.if much is given to a child, he must do something in return.D.only children are interested in life.( ) 52. The main idea of the passage is that______________.A.life is not enjoyable since each age has some pains.B.young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hard.C.childhood is the most enjoyable time in one’s time.D.one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life.( ) 53. The paragraph following this passage will most probably discuss_______.A.examples of successful old men.B.how to build up one’s position in society.C.joys and pains of old people.D.what to do when one has problems in life.(B)The market is a concept. If you are growing tomatoes in your backyard for sale you are producing for the market. You might sell some to your neighbor and some to the local manager of the supermarket. But in either case, you are producing for the market. Your efforts are being directed by the market. If people stop buying tomatoes, you will stop producing them.If you take care of a sick person to earn money, you are producing for the market. If your father is a steel worker or a truck driver or a doctor or a grocer, he is producing goods or service for the market.When you spend your income, you are buying things from the market. You may spend money in stores, supermarkets, gas station and restaurants. Still you are buying from the market. When the local grocer hires you to drive the delivery truck, he is buying you in the labor market.The market may be something abstract(抽象的). But for each person or business who is making and selling something, it is very concrete. If nobody buys your tomatoes, it won’t be long before you get the message. The market is telling you something. It is telling you that you are using energies and resources in doing something the market doesn’t want you to do.( ) 54. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A.Selling and BuyingB.Everything you do is producing for the market.C.What is the market?D.What the market can do for you.( ) 55. All of the following acts are producing for the market except_______.A. working in a bankB. attending a night schoolC. printing a bookD. growing beans for sale( ) 56. You are buying from the market when you ________.A.borrow a book from the library.B.walk to the seaside for a holiday.C.look after your children.D.dine at restaurant.( ) 57. The word “concrete” in the last paragraph may most probably mean______.A. seriousB. importantC. necessaryD. real( ) 58. In what way is the market very concrete for each person or business who is making and selling something?A.It tells you what to produce.B.It provides you with everything you need.C.It tells you how to grow tomatoes.D.It helps you save money.(C)Some people have the feeling that nothing can be done about their poor reading ability. They feel hopeless about it. Can you learn to read better, or must you agree that nothing can be done about it.To be sure, people are different. You can not do everything as well as certain other people do. If all the students in a class tried out for basketball, some would be very good players; others would be very poor; and many would be in between. But even the very poor players can become much better players if they are guided in the right way, and with plenty of practice. It is the same with reading. Some seem to enjoy reading and to read well without any special help. Others find reading a slow and tiring job. In between, there are all degrees of reading ability.Many experiments have shown that just about every poor reader can improve his reading ability. In these experiments, the poor readers were given tests of reading ability. After some of the causes of their poor reading were discovered, they were given special instruction and practice in reading. After a few months, another test of the same kind was given. In nearly all cases, these people had raised their reading scores.( ) 59. With the example of basketball players, the author shows__________.A.why certain people are poor readers.B.that there are differences in people’s abilities.C.why some people are good basketball players.D.that good basketball players can be good readers.( ) 60. To improve their reading ability, people should_______________.A. work long and hardB. take different forms of testsC. have special help and practiceD. try different reading materials( ) 61. The experiments mentioned in the text show that__________.A.good readers seem to enjoy reading.B.almost all poor readers can make progress.C.causes of poor reading are difficult to find out.D.tests help people improve their reading ability.Section C (2 % * 4=8%)Directions:Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions or complete the statements with fewest possible words.Where in the world can you take an hour’s train ride, and pass a forest, a London street, a scene from the Wild West, and a burning building that never burns down? There’s only one place, and that’s Hollywood, in California. The scenes you see from the tourist train are film sets in the Universal Studios, one of the oldest and largest movie companies in the USA.A visit to Universal Studios brings back memories of great days of Hollywood, the films and the stars. But they are only memories. Hollywood isn’t quite the same as it used to be. Costs have gone up and confidence has gone down. Movie-makers are afraid to spend their money on expensive new ideas. Instead, they repeat old ones.The film industry is changing fast. Teenagers still go out to the movies. Thetheatre is a good place to meet friends away from home. But older people mostly stay home to watch series, like Dynasty have become as important to Hollywood as expensive movies. These “soap opera”, as they are called, show rich, powerful families living in beautiful homes and wearing beautiful clothes. But the actors and actresses are nearly all middle-aged, like many of the people who watch them.Though it is soap operas that are keeping the film-makers of Hollywood in business, big films are still being made in America. But more and more of them are made outside Hollywood. New York is the most important new center, but there are many others as well. Movie-makers have realized that they don’t need Hollywood any more—modern cameras and real houses instead of expensively made copies in a studio. Other states, especially Florida and Texas, are working hard to take the film business away from California. They are offering better working conditions and lower costs.But Hollywood is fighting back. The state of California is trying hard to keep its best-known industry.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 13 WORDS)62. What is Universal Studios?_____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 63. Why do movie makers repeat old ideas instead of spending the money on expensive new ideas?_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 64. According to the passage, more and more big films are made outside Hollywood while _____________________ are still being made in Hollywood.65. Florida and Texas are trying to take the film business away from California by _____________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation (3%*7=21%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.66. 市民可以自由使用图书馆。
上海市2024_2025高一英语上学期期末练习试题
上海市2024-2025高一上学期期末练习英语学科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 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. Not to play computer games. B. Finish the school project on time.C. Remember to turn on the computer.D. Wait for the woman to arrive.2. A. Read an article for the project. B. Read all the articles related.C. Work on the science project alone.D. Focus on one particular science theory.3. A. The weather. B. The tiring trip. C. The scenery. D. The serious pollution.4. A. At an airport. B. On a plane. C. In a restaurant. D. At an exhibition.5. A. 1:00. B. 3:00. C. 4:00. D. 5:00.6. A. The woman made a joke of Tom. B. Tom was poor at maths.C. The man couldn’t believe the news.D. Tom caught a student cheating.7. A. Give up eating salt. B. Control his blood pressure.C. Die soon if he eats salt.D. Say goodbye to the woman.8. A. The woman feels sorry for being too late.B. The man won’t make it to the show tomorrow.C. The two people are going to the show tonight.D. The show is on stage more than once.9. A. He wants to borrow a guidebook. B. He wants the woman to buy the book.C. He wants to find a cheaper guidebook.D. He wants the woman to lend him one.10. A. She will be busy in the afternoon.B. She doesn’t enjoy working with the man.C. She wants to work on the report once again.D. She doesn’t find it necessary to revise the report.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear one longer conversation and two short passages, and you will be asked several questions on the conversation and each of the passages. The conversation and the passages 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 14 are based on the following conversation.11. A. Too many planes taking off and landing at the same time.B. Too many passengers waiting to board the aircraft.C. Too many bags and cases that need loading into each plane.D. Too many complaints about plane tickets being over sold.12. A. Ask for more cash to make up for the lost time.B. Choose the free-trip ticket over cash.C. Consult their family before they decide.D. Guarantee their seats on the next flight.13. A. Over-booking. B. Special fare systems. C. Business flight. D. Holiday discounts.14. A. Go to those less busy airports.B. Take enough food and drink on board.C. Make clear why your flight is delayed.D. V olunteer for the next flight for a better seat.Questions 15 through 17 are based on the following passage.15. A. It is a rare condition for human beings.B. It is the result of the body’s lack of heat.C. It is not a fatal condition even if not found early.D. It is not obvious as the patient shows few signs.16. A. Wearing a hat and a scarf and a pair of gloves is important.B. Two layers of light clothes are better than on layer of heavy clothing.C. It’s essential to have all the clothes stay as dry as possible.D. Sweating after hard working is dangerous in the colder seasons.17. A. It can bring warmth for just a short period of time.B. It lowers the body’s temperature faster than expected.C. It makes human body less able to hold heat.D. It increases the risk of falling or hurting oneself.Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following passage.18. A. To demonstrate how much they missed their home country.B. To show that they were proud of their national culture.C. To indicate their loyalty to the Roman Catholic religion.D. To protest against their low social status in America.19. A. Festive food and drink. B. The wearing of the green.C. Irish parades and music.D. A political statement.20. A. It reflects the green-covered fields in Ireland.B. It was added into the colors of the Irish flag in the 17 th century.C. It’s the original color associated with St. Patrick’s Day.D. It’s replaced by blue in celebration from the 17 th century.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A: Multiple choicesDirections: Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1. Self-driving is an area________ China and the rest of the world are on the same starting line.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when【答案】B【解析】【详解】考查定语从句。
上海市英语高一上册期末测试试卷及答案
上海市英语高一上册期末测试试卷班级：________________ 学号：________________ 姓名：______________一、听力题（每题3分）1.Question: Listen to the recording and choose the correct picture that matches thedescription.•Recording: A picture of a girl studying in a library, surrounded by books.Answer: Picture of a girl studying in a library.2.Question: Listen to the dialogue and select the correct answer.•Recording:Man: Where did you go for your vacation?Woman: I visited the Grand Canyon. It was amazing!Options:A. The woman visited a museum.B. The woman visited the Grand Canyon.C. The man visited the Grand Canyon.Answer: B3.Question: Listen to the news report and answer the question.•Recording: The local zoo is holding a special event to celebrate the arrival of a new baby panda.Question: What is the special event at the local zoo?Options:A. A birthday party for the pandas.B. A celebration for the arrival of a new baby panda.C. A fundraising event for the zoo.Answer: B4.Question: Listen to the instructions and choose the correct action.•Recording: Please hand in your homework to the teacher’s desk before leaving the classroom.Options:A. Leave the classroom without handing in homework.B. Hand in homework to the teacher’s desk.C. Ask the teacher for help with homework.Answer: B5.Question: Listen to the story and complete the missing word.•Recording: Once upon a time, there was a_______girl who loved to read books.Options:A. lazyB. braveC. curiousAnswer: C (The completed sentence would be: “Once upon a time, there was a curious girl who loved to read books.”)二、单选题（每题3分）Question 1:Which of the following sentences is correct in grammar?A. She likes play the piano.B. He doesn’t know what is the matter.C. I have finished to do my homework.D. They often go to the park on Sundays.Answer: DQuestion 2:The book is____interesting that I can’t put it down.A. soB. tooC. suchD. veryAnswer: AQuestion 3:— Where is your sister?— She____the library. She will be back soon.A. has gone toB. has been toC. went toD. goes toAnswer: AQuestion 4:—I’m sorry to keep you waiting.— Oh, not at all. I____here for only a few minutes.A. have beenB. have comeC. cameD. will comeAnswer: AQuestion 5:I don’t think the movie is worth _____.A. seeingB. to seeC. seeD. to be seenAnswer: A三、多选题（每题4分）Question 1: Which of the following statements are true about English learning? (Choose two.)A. Grammar is the most important aspect of language learning.B. Regular practice is crucial for improving speaking skills.C. Watching TV shows in English has no benefit for language learners.D. Reading English books can help expand vocabulary.E. Language learning should only be done in the classroom.Answers: B, DExplanation: Grammar is important, but not the most important aspect (A is false). Regular practice improves speaking skills (B is true). Watching TV shows in English is beneficial (C is false). Reading English books helps expand vocabulary (D is true). Language learning can occur both in and outside the classroom (E is false).Question 2: Which two places in Huaihua City are known for their scenic beauty?A. Shuangjiangkou Scenic AreaB. Central MarketC. Fenghuang Ancient TownD. Huaihua UniversityE. Tiansheng BridgeAnswers: A, CExplanation: Shuangjiangkou Scenic Area and Fenghuang Ancient Town are known for their scenic beauty (A and C are true). Central Market is known for shopping (B is false). Huaihua University is an educational institution (D is false). Tiansheng Bridge is a bridge (E is false).Question 3: What are the two main types of verbs in English?A. Action verbsB. Adjective verbsC. Linking verbsD. Adverb verbsE. Helping verbsAnswers: A, CExplanation: Action verbs and linking verbs are the two main types of verbs in English (A and C are true). There are no adjective verbs or adverb verbs (B and D are false). Helping verbs (e.g., “am,” “is,” “are”) are a subclass of verbs, not a main type (E is false).Question 4: Which two of the following are prepositions?A. UnderB. AroundC. BeautifulD. HappyE. OnAnswers: A, EExplanation: “Under” and “on” are prepositions that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence (A and E are true). “Beautiful” is an adjective (C is false). “Happy” is also an adjective (D is false). “Around” can be a preposition, but it is not listed as one of the choices in this question (B is not chosen as ananswer in this case).Question 5: Which two of the following are true about the English alphabet?A. It has 24 letters.B. It is used worldwide.C. All letters are pronounced the same in every word.D. It was invented by the English.E. It is the basis for the alphabets of many other languages.Answers: B, EExplanation: The English alphabet is used worldwide (B is true). It is the basis for the alphabets of many other languages (E is true). It has 26 letters, not 24 (A is false). Letters are not always pronounced the same in every word (C is false). The English alphabet evolved from earlier alphabets, not invented by the English (D is false).四、阅读理解（每题4分）Title: Exploring the Culture of HunanHunan, a province in central China, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes. From the ancient cities to the lush green mountains, Hunan offers a unique experience to travelers.The capital city, Changsha, is a bustling metropolis that combines traditional charm with modern amenities. The city’s history can be traced back thousands of years, and itsstreets are filled with ancient temples and beautiful parks. One of the most famousattractions is the Orange Island, a scenic spot famous for its orange groves and cultural activities.Hunan is also famous for its spicy cuisine. The province’s cuisine is renowned for its use of chili peppers and other spicy ingredients. Dishes like Mapo Tofu and Steamed Fish Head with Chili Sauce are staples in local restaurants.The province is also home to several ethnic minorities, including the Miao, Zhuang, and Yao. These groups have their own unique customs, traditions, and languages, adding to the cultural diversity of Hunan.One of the most interesting aspects of Hunan culture is its traditional arts and crafts. The province is renowned for its embroidery, pottery, and paper-cutting, which are still practiced today by local artisans.Questions:1.What is Hunan famous for? (4 points)Answer: Hunan is famous for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, spicy cuisine, and traditional arts and crafts.2.What is the capital city of Hunan? (4 points)Answer: Changsha is the capital city of Hunan.3.What is a famous attraction in Changsha? (4 points)Answer: Orange Island is a famous attraction in Changsha.4.What are two staples of Hunan cuisine? (4 points)Answer: Mapo Tofu and Steamed Fish Head with Chili Sauce are two staples of Hunan cuisine.5.What ethnic minorities are found in Hunan? (4 points)Answer: The Miao, Zhuang, and Yao are some of the ethnic minorities found in Hunan.五、作文（30分）Title: My Favorite Subject in High SchoolDirections: Write an essay of about 150 words on the topic “My Favorite Subject in High School.” You should state what subject it is, why you like it, and how it has influenced you.Example:My Favorite Subject in High SchoolAmong all the subjects I have studied in high school, English has always been my favorite. The reason I love English so much is its rich vocabulary and diverse cultural background. Through studying English, I have gaineda window to the world, allowing me to explore different cultures and broadenmy horizons.English has also helped me develop my critical thinking skills. Reading various texts has taught me how to analyze and interpret information, which has been invaluable in both academic and daily life. Moreover, learning English has given me the confidence to communicate with people fromdifferent countries, making me more open-minded and inclusive.In conclusion, English has not only enriched my knowledge but also shaped my personality. It has been a rewarding journey, and I am looking forwardto exploring more in this fascinating subject.。
上海中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题
上海中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题一、单项选择1．No man is useless in this world ______ lightens the burden of someone else.A．which B．that C．who D．as2．______ 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 should3．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 4．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．/, because5．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 possible6．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 to7．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, which8．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 that9．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, that10．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, which11．______ 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 whenC．Barely he had swept the floors clean thanD．Scarcely had he swept the floors clean when 12．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 providing 13．Visitors are permitted to take photographs for personal use only, ______ stated otherwise by the museum staff.A．though B．if C．as D．unless14．The recipe book features helpful ______, making it easier for learners to visualize the cooking process.A．explanation B．demonstrations C．illustrations D．presentations 15．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．criticizes16．______ 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．Shocked 17．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 of 18．When we ______ the data further, we can identify specific trends and patterns that may not beevident at first glance.A．break up B．break out C．break through D．break down 19．The temptation for a declining church to ______ old privileges is strong.A．hang on to B．settle for C．pass up D．sign for20．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 21．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 developing二、选词填空Directions: 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 22Gum’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, 23 ·accelerated gum’s decline.Even after people 24 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 25 panics. Some people believe it is a marker of the bad kids or 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 26 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’s 27 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 28 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 29 and messaging-teas for good sleep, mental clarity, stress relief, etc. So it comes as no surprise that Mars is risking the same 30 .” But he also notes, customers are increasingly worried about processed foods and are eager to move away from artificial 31 . There’s still ongoing discussion on just how effective repositioning chewable plastic as a health supplement is going to be.三、完形填空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 32 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 33 won’t be based on hard work alone. For example, the place you were born 34 your education. It determines whether you learn to read, write or complete qualifications, which 35 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 36 ”, 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 37 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 38 like luck.The reality of success (at least in terms of 39 ) 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 40 backgrounds are paid almost £7,000 less a year — despite having the same role, education and experience as colleagues from more privileged families. 41 , 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 42 you enter. A recent study by the Debrett’s Foundation found seven in every 10 young people aged 16 — 25 use 43 to get their first job. While research has shown that less able, richer children are 35% more likely to become high earners than their brighter poorer peers.The truth is: chance and coincidences 44 our careers more than we like to think. Realizing that parts of your career are out of your control sounds 45 , 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 46 to see those events as possibilities and their willingness to take a risk,” says Williams.32．A．challenge B．adopt C．finance D．reject 33．A．performances B．accomplishments C．assessments D．outcomes 34．A．accounts for B．applies to C．makes up for D．depends on 35．A．in reward B．after all C．in turn D．by nature 36．A．chance B．accident C．education D．diligence 37．A．emphasizes B．overlooks C．maintains D．weakens38．A．manageable B．vital C．slippery D．minor 39．A．reputation B．income C．education D．occupation 40．A．wealthier B．poorer C．unique D．diverse 41．A．Nevertheless B．Contrarily C．Consequently D．Similarly 42．A．profession B．circle C．community D．university 43．A．certificates B．online platforms C．career fairs D．family connections 44．A．contribute to B．result from C．add to D．hold back 45．A．inspiring B．encouraging C．appealing D．discouraging 46．A．reluctance B．eagerness C．readiness D．resolution四、阅读理解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 scorched garlic’s aroma, 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 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, Iwate Prefecture, or buy your own dripbags for just 324 yen($2.8).47．Which word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word“blunder”in the second paragraph?A．mistake B．show C．mixture D．brand48．Who is not suitable to drink garlic coffee?A．A woman bearing a baby.B．A student having trouble with sleep.C．A cleaner working on a day shift.D．A young lady sick of garlic.49．Which of the following is not characteristic of garlic coffee?A．It is caffeine-free.B．Garlic powder dissolves in water.C．The burnt garlic creates bitterness.D．It is an improvement on a garlic dish.50．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 helpful51．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 together52．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 53．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A．The Eight keeps the entire bed at the same temperature.B．The Nightingale, 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.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 thisway: 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 the fishermen 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."54．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 weather55．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 studies56．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.57．Which of the following can be the best title for passage?A．How the Exploiter differs from the ExplorerB．How to Become a Productive FishermanC．What is "Explore-Exploit" Trade-offD．When to take risks mattersThe 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. 58 . 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.59 . 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). 60 . 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. 61 . So understanding why certain types of chocolate are healthier than the rest is the focus of further research.A．Cacao contains hundreds of bioactive plant compounds, including flavanols, which have been associated with numerous possible health benefits.B．In 2022, Sesso and colleagues found compelling evidence for the benefits of flavanols. C．But the results aren’t conclusive.D．Spurred by chocolate’s popularity, numerous studies have explored bow the natural chemical compounds found in cocoa might be good for human health.E．All chocolates are definitely not created equal.F．But there’s still more research to be done to understand these effects.五、语法填空阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
上海海运学校高一英语月考试卷含解析
上海海运学校高一英语月考试卷含解析一、选择题1. Trying to save a little girl out of a car crash, he had his leg ______.A. painedB. injuredC. damagedD. wounded参考答案：B2. The army organized teams to dig out those who were trapped and to bury the ______.A. dyingB. deathC. deadD. died参考答案：C3. ---Listen, someone is knocking at the door? Who _______ it be?--- It _______ be Tim.-- No. It _______ be him, for he’s gone abroad on business.A. should, can, mustn’tB. can, can, can’tC. can, must, can’tD. must, can, can’t参考答案：C4. You’ve done much of the work, and please leave ______ to us.A．the rest B．the other C．another D. the others参考答案：A略5. Smoking ______in the kitchen in my house.A. doesn’t allowB. didn’t allowC. isn’t allowedD. won’t allow参考答案：C6. When the spaceship ____________ the rocket, I suddenly got a feeling of _______the______ sky because of the zero gravity.A. lifted off; soar intoB. lifted off; soaring intoC. separated from; soar intoD. separated from; soaring into参考答案：B【详解】考查动词短语。
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第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
AJacob's Pillow Dance FestivalWhere：Becket，MassachusettsWhen：June 15-Aug.24Each summer，this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world．Highlights （最精彩的部分） this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of AlvinAiley's" The Lark Ascending"，which opens the festival．Many events are free．Ticketed performances start at 22．jacobspillow．org．Moab Music FestivalWhere：Moab，UtahWhen：Aug.29-Sept.9This area is better known for mountain biking than for music．But since 1992，it has hosted a private festival that brings classical，jazz，Latin and other types of music to the land．This year there will be 16 concerts，including three "Grotto Concerts"，where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances．Events start at 25．moabmusicfest．org．Cheyenne Frontier DaysWhere：Cheyenne，WyomingWhen：July 19-28There's something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival，from an "Indian village" and Old West museum t o country concerts．But the competition is still the main attraction，with cowboys （牛仔） and cowgirls competing for major money inthe world's largest outdoor stage．Competition tickets start at $18，and concert tickets at 23．cfdrodeo．com．The Glimmerglass FestivalWhere：Cooperstown，New YorkWhen：July 6-Aug.24Each summer，opera lovers from around the country （and the world） travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson．This year's performances include Wagner's" The Flying Dutchman" and Verdi's "King for a Day"，in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers （作曲家）．Tickets start at 26．．1．If you want to enjoy a "Grotto Concert"，which date suits you best？A．June 15． B．July 19．C．August 24． D．September 4．2．If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert，how much will you pay at least？A.18．B.22．C.36．D.41．3．If you are a big fan of Wagner，you're advised to go toA．Jacob's Pillow Dance FestivalB．the Glimmerglass FestivalC．Cheyenne Frontier DaysD．Moab Music Festival4．Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from？A．Education． B．Art． C．Business． D．Literature．BThe argan forest in Morocco, northwest Africa, is a very special place. The treeshelp to stop the spread of the desert. It takes between 40 to 60 years for an argan tree to become an adult. And scientists say that the tree may live for 200 to 400years. But this long growing time can be a problem. When s omeone cuts down an argan tree, it takes a very long time for another one to grow and replace it.The women in Morocco make a special product from the trees: argan oil. They gatherthe fruit from the ground. Then, they take the seeds (籽) out of the fruit. Whenthese seeds dry, they pound them between two stones to remove the oil.In the past, the women produced argan oil to use in cooking, on their skin, and totreat sicknesses. In the 1990s people in Europe began to learn about the specialqualities of the oil, so the production of argan oil started to change. Many companies in the West moved to Morocco and used chemicals (化学物质) to get the oil out ofthe seeds, pushing out the native people and also making the argan forest suffering. So the Moroccan government started to help fix this problem. First, they talked to UNESCO. In 1998, UNESCO recognized the argan forest as a special place that the world will protect. The second step was to encourage the women in Morocco to form cooperatives (合作社). And the European Union declared that argan oil must beproduced by these cooperatives.Today there are over 50 argan oil cooperatives run by women i n Southwestern Morocco. These cooperatives not only give women a way to help support their families but also care for the existing forest and plant more argan trees. They make sure that theargan forest will exist for many more generations. Argan oil is more than justsomething to eat or rub on your skin. It is a product that makes a difference.5. What’s good about the argan tree?A. It stops the soil from blowing away.B. It can live in a very wet place.C. It has a short growing time.D. It doesn’t break easily.6. Why did the Western companies go to Morocco?A. To learn from the Moroccan women.B. To learn about the argan tree.C. To trade with the natives.D. To produce argan oil.7. Why does argan oil make a difference?A. It helps the people in Morocco.B. It helps the world get to know Africa.C. It helps the women get their equal rights.D. It helps improve Morocco’s international position.CWhat is the most popular way to travel in the whole world，not counting a human being's two legs？You say by car？No．Train？Wrong again．Airplane？I'm sorry，but you're not even close．The most popular way of going from one place to another is bybicycle．And it is a surprise to most Americans．After all，we see thousands of cars each day．We don't see nearly as many bikes．In the United States most bike riders are either young people or adults bicyclingfor exercise．About nine million bikes are sold in America each year．Nearly three million are sold to adults．The rest are to children．But in the rest of the world，far more people use the bike as their main way of traveling．They ride bikes to work，to school，and to stores．Bicycles have been around for a long time-about 300 years．You would not like toride around on those early bikes，though．They didn't have any pedals （脚蹬）．The riders had to push along with their feet．And this bike only went straight ahead．There was no way to turn the front wheel．If the rider wanted to change direction，he or she had to get off and move the bicycle．When p edals were put on the front wheels，riding became easier．The most popular kind of bike in the late 1800s had a veryhigh front wheel and a small back wheel．It was a long fall to the ground!Another problem was that there were no rubber tires （橡胶轮胎）．It's no wonder that one bike was called the" Boneshaker．"Then in the 1880s，air-filled rubber tires were put on the bicycle's wheels．Since then the bicycle has not changed very much．Of course bikes come in different shapes and colors now，but the main design is stillthe same．8．Compared with those in America，bikes in the rest of the world ．A．are much cheaperB．enjoy greater popularityC．are mainly used by childrenD．are mainly used to do exercise9．Why did people dislike riding early bikes？A．They were too large．B．They were dangerous．C．They were hard to control．D．They were too high for many people．10．The underlined word" Boneshaker" in the last paragraph shows the bike was ．A．old B．Slow C．broken D．uncomfortable11．The author wrote this text mainly to ．A．warn readers about bicycle safetyB．introduce the new shapes of bicyclesC．encourage readers to bicycle for exerciseD．inform readers about the history of bicycles．DI was born in Thailand, where I feel at home. I am used to jumping on to a song taow (red taxi), and squeezing (挤过) in between two strangers. I am used to bargaining at the market to get a shirt that I like. I love telling bilingual (双语的) jokes and I am used to the surprised looks I get from the Thais when I can speak theirlanguage fluently.Every two years my family goes to America for the summer, and every two years myworld is turned upside down. The prices of everything are three times what they were in Thailand, but there is the sweet drink Dr. Pepper! And Bluebell Ice-cream! Andeverything you could imagine! I am amazed at it all, but the biggest change for meis the people. There are white people everywhere. I am not tall but average (中等的), my yellow hair is no longer out of place, and speaking English no longer draws looks. I should feel comfortable. I’m n ot out of place anymore, and nobody is looking at me, but I feel like they are. Now I feel out of place and different. I’m not used to giving people handshakes and hugs when I meet them for the first time. Iget looks when I have trouble figuring out how much money to pay. I know differentmusic, different places, and different fashion. I can’t understand these peoplewho have never left their town or city.Still, there are quite a few perks about living overseas. I get to meet people from all over the world, and I know how to adjust to (适应) different cultures and places.I have been to places most people see only in geography books. Still, being sodifferent makes it hard to know who you are. I’m not Thai, but I am not American either. I am a mix of both cultures, a third culture kid.12.When the Thais give the author surprised looks, she feels _____.A．upset B．strangeC．normal D．different13.When the author returns to America, _____.A．she makes more friendsB．she becomes more politeC．she can’t find what she needsD．she is like a fish out of water14.The underlined word “perks” in the last paragraph can be replaced by _____. A．reasons B．problems C．advantages D．suggestions15.In this text, the author mainly wants to describe _____.A．her different lifestylesB．a kind of culture shockC．a feeling of lonelinessD．her ability to face difficulties第二节7选5（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。