高一下学期期中考试英语试题
2023-2024学年广东省深圳市福田区红岭中学高一下学期英语期中考试
2023-2024学年广东省深圳市福田区红岭中学高一下学期英语期中考试一、单项选择1．A cut-off of the power ______ will last two hours due to routine maintenance (日常维护).A．supply B．electricity C．permission D．chain2．______ in the queue for half an hour, the old man suddenly realized he had left the check in the car.A．Waiting B．To waitC．Having waited D．To have waited3．There has been too much rain recently, ______ serious floods in the local area.A．resulting in B．putting down C．wrapping up D．suffering from 4．To the parents’ ______, the missing child was found safe and sound in a nearby village.A．relief B．anger C．grief D．extent5．He was cautioned against discussing the legal case outside of the office because ______.A．loose lips sink ships B．speech is silverC．Rome is not built in a day D．every coin has two sides.6．Although his ______ attempts had been unsuccessful, he stuck to his goals and realized his dream eventually.A．fancy B．ideal C．adjustable D．previous 7．Canada is a country _______ many different nationalities as well as one with foreign immigrants (移民) _______ the majority of its population.A．making up of; occupied with B．consisting of; making upC．made up of; consisting of D．consisted of; taking up8．The bird flu ________through Asia has jumped from birds to humans at least 20 times so far, ________16 persons.A．sweeps; killed B．swept; killing C．sweeping; to kill D．sweeping; killing 9．He ______ and began to walk to the door, without saying a word.A．passed away B．looked across C．rose to his feet D．moved on10．Your learning ________ needs to be adjusted a little so that you will have some time for your own hobbies.A．embarrassment B．complexity C．concern D．strategy11．______ about wild plants that they decided to make a trip to Madagascar for further research A．So curious the couple was B．So curious were the coupleC．How curious the couple were D．The couple was such curious12．I remember my daughter used to ask questions that girls ______ would ask.A．twice her age B．twice as older as sheC．as twice her age D．twice older as her age13．Cynthia is not ashamed of what she does, ______ she ends up doing something wrong.A．as long as B．as if C．even if D．now that 14．With the living standard improved, the ______ life span of the Chinese people is expected to rise greatly.A．false B．reusable C．normal D．average 15．There was a terrible noise the sudden burst of light.A．following B．to be followedC．followed D．being followed16．The woman ______ there under the tree, ______ in a blue shirt, is our headmaster.A．sitting; wearing B．sitting; dressed C．seating; dressed D．seated; dressing 17．The Sanxingdui ancient ruins were discovered ______ rather than by historical studies.A．in reality B．by accident C．on the spot D．with hesitation 18．The traffic rules say that no one is permitted to cross the street when the ______ is red.A．accident B．sign C．signal D．web19．A cook will be immediately fired if he is found ______ in the kitchen.A．smoke B．to smoke C．smoked D．smoking 20．Pressed from his parents, and ____ that he has wasted too much time, the boy is determined to stop playing video games.A．realizing B．realizedC．to realize D．being realized二、阅读理解a21．Where is Dr.Elwin Ransom originally from?A．Earth.B．Venus.C．Mars.D．Arrakis.22．Which book explores the potential for technology to make humans less free?A．War of the Worlds.B．The Dune Saga.C．The Space Trilogy.D．Fahrenheit 451.23．What do the four books have in common?A．They show an imaginary world.B．They each have two main characters.C．They explore the nature of humanity.D．They were published in the 20th century.Both of my parents worked fulltime when I was a little girl，so my grandmother would stay at our house during the day. We would watch game shows in the living room. Our favorite was The Price Is Right. We would call out our answers along with the contestants.When I got older and started going to school，we couldn’t watch our game shows regularly. That was okay with me，though，because the one thing I liked better than watching game shows with my grandmother was helping her bake cakes. Watching her in the kitchen was amazing：she never seemed to need the recipes（食谱）but everything she made tasted delicious.At first I would just sit in the kitchen and watch，even though I didn’t understand what she was doing. As I got older，she let me help with the easy parts，such as measuring the sugar. The day she let me separate the eggs，I felt like I had found complete pleasure.At last，my parents decided that I could take care of myself，and my grandmother stopped coming over every day. The love of baking，however，stayed with me. I started baking by myself，and even if the cookies ended up burnt sometimes，more often they turned out pretty well. I tried out new recipes，and whenever I got to a thorny part，I would call my grandmother for advice. Sometimes I would call her just to talk too. I felt like I could talk to her about anything.My grandmother passed away ten years ago，but I still think of her every day. Last week，I found a recipe book she made for me. It included her recipes for brownies，cookies，and my favorite，lemon pie. As I looked through the pages，I thought I could hear her voice. She was the one who taught me not just about baking，but about life.24．The passage is mainly developed by .A．analyzing causes B．making comparisonsC．following the time order D．examining differences25．While helping her grandmother bake，the author .A．found it interesting B．turned out to be a troublemakerC．hoped to make a living by baking D．regretted missing the game shows 26．What does the underlined word “thorny” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A．Basic.B．Common.C．Special.D．Difficult.27．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A．To describe her childhood memories.B．To show her good baking skills.C．To remember her grandmother.D．To talk about her happy family life.Like many people over the past few years, I have found myself turning to audiobooks as my main means of reading literature. I find it far more comfortable to “read with my ears” while my eyes are resting. My consumption of new books has doubled as a result--but a recent paper makes me wonder if this will come at the price of my comprehension.The study comes from Boaz Keysar and Janet Geipel, both at the University of Chicago, and it draws from the “dual process model” of mental processing. According to this-view, we have two ways of assessing information. System 1 is intuitive (直觉的),relying on natural ability and feeling. It is quick, but likely exposed to misinformation. System 2 is analytical involving the use of logic reasoning. It is mentally demanding. When it is engaged, we think our way through the material step by step. For decades, psychologists have designed various tests to determine which of these two systems a person is using. As one example, consider the/ following question: How many animals of each kind did Moses take on the Ark (方舟)? If you answered two, you were probably only considering the core of the question, which is System 1 thinking. To get to the right answer-zero, you need to think more carefully about the wording, which would allow you to remember it was Noah who built the Ark, not Moses. That is the kind of analytical process.Keysar and Geipel’s brilliant idea was to investigate whether the sensory form-seeing vs. hearing-of the information would make a difference. They found that it did: when answering thesekinds of simple questions, participants were more likely to make errors when the sentences were spoken out loud, rather than written.A greater reliance on our feelings could be a problem if we are consuming information that needs logical study. For this reason. I will return to reading non-fiction with my eyes rather than my ears. But I won’t stop listening to novels. I am quite happy to go with the flow of my emotions while my critical mind takes a break.28．What does the author think of listening to audiobooks?A．It is economical.B．It is demanding.C．It is time-consuming.D．It is relaxing.29．Which of the following best describes System 2 model?A．Fairly reliable.B．Fully automatic.C．Question-centered.D．Emotion-involved.30．Why is the Ark mentioned in Paragraph 3?A．To present a fact.B．To illustrate a view.C．To introduce a topic.D．To draw a conclusion.31．What does the author intend to tell us?A．Listening to books comes at a price.B．Reading non-fiction books benefits.C．Critical thinking is a must in reading.D．Ways of processing information differ.About 12% of the total global energy demand comes from heating and cooling homes and businesses. A new study suggests that using underground water to maintain comfortable temperatures could reduce consumption of natural gas and electricity in this section by 40% in the US. The approach is called A TES, short for aquifer thermal energy storage (含水层热能储存).“We need storage to absorb energy from the sun and wind. It’s crucial to creating affordable, reliable, and deeply environmental-friendly electricity systems. Most people are interested in batteries and other kinds of electrical storage. But we were wondering whether there was any opportunity to use geothermal (地热的) energy storage,” said first author A．T.D Perera. “With ATES, energy can be stored for a long period of time, without adding an additional burden to thegrid (输电网).”ATES is a pleasantly simple concept that takes advantage of the heat-absorbing property of water and the natural geological features of the planet. You simply pull existing underground water up and heat it at the surface in the summer with environmental heat or energy. Then you send it back down. It stays fairly hot because the Earth is a good insulator (绝热体).“Unlike above-ground tank-based water or ice storage systems, ATES will not need space. It’s also more efficient and can support larger communities in cooling or heating than traditional geothermal heat pump systems that rely on heat moving with the underground soil,” added co-author Hong Tianzhen.A major beneft of ATES is that it will become more efficient as weather becomes more extreme in the coming years due to climate change. The hotter summers and severer winters could increase the amount of free thermal energy that can be stored with ATES. “It’s very much a realistic thing to do and this work is really about showing its value,” said Perera. “This technology is ready to go, so to speak. We just need to do it.”32．What do we know about ATES?A．It is technologically demanding.B．It is aimed at replacing natural energy.C．It mainly relies on batteries to function.D．It helps achieve an environmentally friendly society33．How does Hong Tianzhen explain ATES’s advantages?A．By giving examples.B．By discussing results.C．By making comparisons.D．By analyzing principles.34．Which will affect ATES’s efficiency most?A．Temperature variations.B．Insulated materials.C．The duration of storage.D．The category of energy.35．What can be the best title for the text?A．A Turning Point in Energy UsageB．A Solution to Green Cooling and HeatingC．A Transformation in the US Electricity SystemD．A Discovery About Geothermal Energy StorageIt’s no surprise that there’s a link between exercise and mental health. But scientists have now made it official: research has found a direct connection between movement and mood. Why does exercise hold so many benefits for our mental health? 36 .When our muscles tighten, chains of amino acids (氨基酸) called myokines (肌细胞因子) are released into the bloodstream. 37 . This communication increases adaptation to stress, reduces symptoms of anxiety and has a direct effect on depression.A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine showed that treatment for depression can be much more effective when physical activity is added to the usual care.38 . “While exercise is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, physical activity can complement and enhance the effects of the treatment,” says lead researcher Ben Singh, a research fellow at the University of South Australia. He says regular exercise in a group setting can boost self-esteem and decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness.Exercise helps build key connections between the networks within the brain, too.39 . Studies have shown that physical activity stimulates creativity, sharpens judgement skills and improves mental energy. It can also help to slow age-related cognitive decline, possibly even slowing the pace of developing Alzheimer’s disease.40 . In this way you’ll keep going back to them. Experts suggest that you aim for a minimum of 10 to 30 minutes, three to five days each week. Getting sweaty is good for your body and mind.A．It can improve overall cognitive performanceB．They help your muscles and organs communicateC．The answer, studies say, lies in our brain chemistryD．Here are the suggestions that you are supposed to pay attention toE．It is amazing to consider how moving our bodies can affect our mindsF．To get the biggest health boost, the key is to be engaged in sports you enjoy G．Participants found benefits after 12 weeks of exercising for 30 to 60 minutes a day三、完形填空Isabella Springmuhl Tejada is one of the first professional fashion designers with Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征).Her path to success wasn’t 41 .Although she showed her 42 .for design in childhood, when she would spend hours designing paper dresses for her dolls, she was 43 from several fashion schools due to her disease. She had no 44 but to seek other ways. She 45 for a sewing course, where she was 46 to sew clothing for finger-sized traditional Guatemalan (危地马拉的) dolls, which she 47 happily. Meanwhile, she also made a(n) 48 in designing dolls, creating some life-sized dolls and dressing them in the colorful traditional embroidered jackets she’s now famous for.This design experience helped Tejada develop her own design style, 49 traditional Guatemalan patterns, colors, and materials in her culture. She also created her own brand Down To Xjabelle, 50 for people with Down Syndrome, knowing how difficult it was for people like her to find 51 ! clothes. The new brand 52 right away, making it all the way to London Fashion Week, proving fashion can 53 all barriers and borders.And the 54 designer talks about her plans for the future as well, “I want to export my brand all over the world and 55 that people with Down Syndrome can do what they set out to do.”41．A．comfortable B．awful C．awkward D．smooth 42．A．arrangement B．talent C．determination D．responsibility 43．A．rejected B．dismissed C．ignored D．excused 44．A．guidance B．aim C．option D．right 45．A．waited B．competed C．prepared D．registered 46．A．assigned B．forced C．inspired D．persuaded 47．A．purchased B．accepted C．imagined D．contacted 48．A．discovery B．opportunity C．innovation D．schedule 49．A．indicating B．abandoning C．transforming D．highlighting 50．A．specially B．naturally C．usually D．obviously 51．A．pricey B．suitable C．fancy D．famous 52．A．paid off B．got across C．took off D．caught up53．A．combine B．fuel C．beautify D．overcome 54．A．ambitious B．enthusiastic C．humble D．proud 55．A．guarantee B．assess C．show D．conclude四、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
北京市丰台区2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷(B卷)(含答案)
北京市丰台区2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语（B卷）考试时间：90分钟笔试（共三部分100分）第一部分知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Though new term had begun for weeks, the new girl Molly still remained 1 around her classmates. Now she was sitting at the picnic table alone. She seemed unsure of what to do or say, yet I could see her eyes longing for 2 .Brianna, the class clown, was standing near the playground making the other students laugh, as usual. “Brianna, Molly looks awfully 3 . Would you invite her to join us?” I said.Brianna sighed. I could tell that she was 4 to do what I was asking of her, but I also knew she was so sweet and kind. I had specifically 5 her for this task. She looked at her friends, then at Molly.Knowing this choice was 6 her, I reached into my pocket and pulled out a D-buck, our class currency(货币). I needed to 7 her cooperation.“Here, I’ll 8 you for your time.”She offered an insincere smile, grasped the green paper, and headed off.I watched closely as the girls talked. When they finally walked back together, I sighed with 9 .A minute later, Brianna came back and handed me the D-buck.“I shouldn’t keep this.” Her eyes fell to her feet, 10 radiating from her quiet voice. “I don’t want Molly to think I only went to get her so I could earn a D-buck. She’s my friend.”Then Brianna skipped back to amuse her classmates again, and who laughed for the first time that week? Molly.1. A. satisfied B. surprised C. awkward D. ashamed2. A. trust B. acceptance C. understanding D. respect3. A. angry B. puzzled C. serious D. lonely4. A. unwilling B. eager C. determined D. disappointed5. A. studied B. selected C. supported D. examined6. A. comforting B. warning C. paining D. protecting7. A. consider B. permit C. check D. ensure8. A. help B. pay C. prepare D. forgive9. A. relief B. concern C. sorrow D. regret10. A. excitement B. courage C. guilt D. impatience第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
黑龙江省大庆铁人中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷
铁人中学2023级高一下学期期中考试英语试题试题说明：1、本试题满分150 分, 答题时间120 分钟。
2、请将答案填写在答题卡上, 考试结束后只交答题卡。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman complain about the museum shop?A. The location.B. The goods.C. The opening hours.2. What does the woman want to do about the kitchen?A. Keep the traditional look.B. Change it into a farmhouse.C. Redecorate it in a modern style.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A report.B. Weekend plans.C. The weather.4. How do the speakers find the concert?A. Excellent.B. Average.C. Disappointing.5. What does the woman suggest doing?A. Waiting several days.B. Organizing the food now.C. Inviting more people.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
湖北省宜昌市部分省级示范高中2023-2024学年高一下学期期中联考英语试题含答案
宜昌市部分省级示范高中2024年春季学期期中考试高一年级英语试卷（答案在最后）命题学校：考试时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What would the man like to order?A.Some coffeeB.Some apple juice.C.A cup of tea.2.Which program does the man like best?A.SportsB.History.C.News.3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Salesgirl and customer.B.Wife and husband.C.Passenger and driver.4.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a ticket officeB.In a bankC.In a department store5.When did the fire probably break out?A.At about7.B.At about8.C.At about9.第二节(共15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What does the man’s friend want to drink?A.Orange juice.k with sugar.C.Coffee with milk.7.How much should the man pay?A.10yuan.B.90yuan.C.100yuan.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
江西省南昌市第二中学2023-2024学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题(解析版)
南昌二中2023-2024学年度下学期高一期中考试英语试卷第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What are the speakers talking about?A.A floodB. A fireC. A car accident2.How many tickets does the woman need to buy?A.7B.6C.53.What do we know about the man?A. He just bought a new house.B. He doesn’t get along with his roommates.C. He is a man of bad temper.4.What time is it now?A.9:00B. 9:10C.9:405.What does the man say about the woman?A. She should have been more active.B. She was very talkative.C. She danced very well.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.Where does the woman come from?A. Australia.B. EnglandC. Brazil.7.What does the woman do ?A. She’s a trader.B. She’s a student.C. She’s a receptionist.听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
天津市七校2024_2025学年高一英语下学期期中联考试题
天津市七校2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期中联考试题本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
第I卷选择题（共80分）第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分15分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where are the speakers?A. In a department store（百货商店）.B. In a big hospital.C. In a hotel.2. What does Tom imply about Frank?A. Frank doesn’t like to give a party.B. Frank has two days to make a decision.C. Frank won’t be able to come.3. How did the man feel about the professor’s speech?A. Moving.B. Serious.C. Boring.4. What does the woman fail to do?A. Do her work.B. Take funny activities.C. Take care of her family.5. What does the woman mean?A. She wo nders why Martin isn’t allowed to use the car.B. She likes to let Martin use her car.C. She doesn’t see where her car is.其次节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面几段材料。
上海中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
上海中学2023学年第二学期期中考试英语试题高一______班学号______ 姓名______ 成绩______Ⅰ．Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1．A．15 dollars. B．20 dollars. C．25 dollars. D．45 dollars.2．A．To the gallery. B．To the dentist’s.C．To her flat. D．To the garage.3．A．She was fired by the company. B．She broke the law.C．She is on leave right now. D．She is replacing the company’s website.4．A．Patient and doctor. B．Resident and government official.C．Customer and insurance agent. D．Boss and secretary.5．A．He was sitting opposite Mr. Johnson. B．He is planning a farewell party for Mr. Johnson.C．All the tasks that Mr. Johnson did failed. D．He is glad Mr. Johnson left the company.6．A．She prefers dogs to cats.B．She had a close relationship with the man’s daughter.C．She used to sorrow over her dog’s death.D．She is always in low spirits.7．A．The woman should get the chips herself. B．The woman shouldn’t eat chips.C．The woman used to have several heart attacks. D．The woman warned the man against heart attacks. 8．A．They plan to have the meeting in another place.B．The availability of the meeting room will be discussed.C．They have already had the meeting.D They will have the meeting sometime later.9．A．The car’s demand greatly exceeds supply.B．The woman has listed the car’s advantages.C．The woman received a car a month ago. D．The woman didn’t like the car.10．A．She won’t do the presentation.B．She needs to collect a lot of data for the presentation.C．She is still at an early stage of preparation for the presentation.D．The topic is most important for the presentation.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked some questions on the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but thequestions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you’ve heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11．A．The type of food you freeze. B．The way you warm up the frozen food.C．Whether the freezer bags are sealed. D．What temperature you set your freezer to. 12．A．Because they can be easily stocked.B．Because they fit well in the fridge.C．Because they come in different sizes and shapes. D．Because they help to keep the dry food dry 13．A．Prevent people from eating too much food.B．Stop people from removing food that hasn’t gone bad.C．Make people become cautious about eating unhealthy food.D．Make people become ambitious in making use of leftover food.Questions 14 through 17 are based on the following passage.14．A．Postpone retirement age. B．Involve more women in work.C．Hire more foreign workers. D．Attract workers with high salaries.15．A．Relieve pressure on human nursing care.B．Take care of children and the elderly.C．Finally replace humans in workforce. D．Give humans more time to r creative work. 16．A．Robots can’t do certain work. B．Some people don’t accept robots.C．The expenses for robots are still high. D．The functions of robots need improving.17．A．Japan struggles to fight workforce shortage.B．Japanese attitudes towards robots change a lot.C．Robots have played a major role in Japan’s industry.D．Robots can help in Japanese workforce shortage.Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following conversation.18．A．The cruise liner will provide all sorts of food and entertainment.B．Only half of the cabins will be filled up.C．The prices of unsold tickets will be reduced.D．Everyone will be able to afford the ticket.19．A．Book tickets as soon as they are available. B．Closely watch the changes of ticket prices C．Compare deals from different sources. D．Keep in contact with a travel age n you can trust. 20．A．Because cruise tours are only suitable for people who have much free time.B．Because he can work part-time to earn money to pay for the tour.C．Because doing price research and comparing takes time.D．Because he can sail shortly after buying the cheap ticket.Ⅱ．Grammar and VocabularySection A Multiple Choice21．No man is useless in this world ______ lightens the burden of someone else.A．which B．that C．who D．as22．______ be considered for the role of team leader in our upcoming project?A．Who do you suggest that should B．Who do you suggestC．Whom do you suggest should D．Do you suggest who should23．I’m now applying to graduate school, ______ means someday I’ll return to a profession ______people need to be nice to me in order to get what they want.A．which, as B．which, which C．which, where D．as, in which24．The reason ______ she gave for her resignation was ______ she wanted to pursue her passion for travel and exploration.A．that, that B．why, that C．why, because D．/, because25．It might be years ______ we ______ the creation of artificial intelligence systems capable of true human-like cognition.A．since, made possible B．before, make possibleC．since, made possible that D．before, make it possible26．The budget for the project ended up being twice ______, causing unexpected financial strain on the company. A．how it intended to B．that it had intended toC．as it intended to D．what it was intended to27．It was ______ she took her first step onto foreign soil ______ signaled the beginning of a journey filled with unknown adventures and unforgettable experiences.A．the moment, that B．the moment, whenC．the moment when, that D．the moment when, which28．The complexities of the English language are ______ even native speakers cannot always communicate effectively, ______ almost every American learns on his first day in Britain.A．so that, as B．such that, as C．so that, with D．such that, in that29．His confidence and strong will clearly show that he is no longer ______ he used to be the first time ______ he undertook such a demanding task.A．who, when B．who, / C．what, / D．what, that30．It was not so much her talent ______ her perseverance and determination ______ motivated her to the top of her field.A but. that B．as, that C．nor, which D．like, which31．______ the children tracked mud all over them again.A．No sooner did he sweep the floors clean than B．Hardly had he sweep the floors clean whenC．Barely he had swept the floors clean than D．Scarcely had he swept the floors clean when32．Although the suspect insisted ______ alone during the time of the crime, the court still demanded ______ evidence to support his alibi.A．being at home, he should provide B．he be at home, he providedC．he was at home, be provide D．he was at home, he providing33．Visitors are permitted to take photographs for personal use only, ______ stated otherwise by the museum staff. A．though B．if C．as D．unless34．The recipe book features helpful ______, making it easier for learners to visualize the cooking process.A．explanation B．demonstrations C．illustrations D．presentations35．The heroic idea that ______ qualities such as excellence, generosity courage, loyalty and dignity is highly valued and modeled.A．embraces B．identifies C．examines D．criticizes36．______ by the work pressure, he has been experiencing serious physical symptoms of stress and had to turn to a therapist for help.A．Overwhelmed B．Disappointed C．Frustrated D．Shocked37．After witnessing her tireless dedication to practice every day, the parents were ______ her enthusiasm for playing the piano.A．concerned with B．committed to C．informed of D convinced of38．When we ______ the data further, we can identify specific trends and patterns that may not be evident at first glance.A．break up B．break out C．break through D．break down39．The temptation for a declining church to ______ old privileges is strong.A．hang on to B．settle for C．pass up D．sign for40．After signing the contract, every employee is ______ fulfill their duties and conform to the rules made by the company.A．reluctant to B．obliged to C．motivated to D．honored to41．Due to the long-term environmental and financial benefits, renewable energy technologies are ______ A．worthwhile to develop B．worth being developedC．worthy to be developed D．worthy of developingSection B VocabularyDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Stressed out? Get chewing: can a wellness rebrand make Americans buy gum again?When was the last time you saw someone chewing gum? 1998, maybe? 2007? Chances are, it probably wasn’t recently. Like high heels and affordable housing, chewing gum appears to be going 42Gum’s popularity has been fading globally thanks to increased competition from products like breath mints and mobile phones distracting us from impulse purchases while shopping. The pandemic, moreover, 43 ·accelerated gum’s decline.Even after people 44 from lockdown, sales didn’t recover. Gum sales worldwide in 2023 were 10% below 2018 figures. In the US, the drop has been particularly pronounced: last year 1.2 billion units of gum were sold in the US, 32% fewer than in 2018.However, chewing gum, in various forms, is one of the oldest habits there is. Stone age teenagers were chewing birch bar k tar possibly for pleasure, medicinal purposes, or to use it as a glue. Gum has also been loaded with culturalmeaning and the subject of various 45 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 46 to find a way to make gum relevant and insert it into consumer culture. For example, Wrigley advertised the idea that chewing gum was a health aid that would help digestion and would relieve stress.This year the Wrigley brand’s owner —Mars—came out with an ad campaign it hopes will revive gum’s 47 by positioning it as an almost instant stress reliever. Linking gum with wellness worked in the 1910s, but is it going to work now? Alex Hayes at the food consultancy is 48 optimistic. “The global well ness market is estimated to be worth more than $1.5 trillion, so it’s no surprise that Mars wants a piece of the pie,” Hayes says. “We’ve seen the success of categories such as tea promoting their products via functional 49 and messaging-teas for good sleep, mental clarity, stress relief, etc. So it comes as no surprise that Mars is risking the same 50 .” But he also notes, customers are increasingly worried about processed foods and are eager to move away from artificial 51 . There’s still ongoing discussion on just how effective repositioning chewable plastic as a health supplement is going to be. Ⅲ．Reading ComprehensionSection A ClozeDirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.It’s safe to say Jeremy Scott is having a lucky year. In March while working as a chauffeur, he told his boss about his plans to set up a driving business. By the end of the journey, Scott’s boss had offered to 52 his idea-a starting capital along with the gift of a £110,000 limousine（豪车）to kick start the business.Of course, there’s an element of luck to everyone’s career. Whether you’re a chief executive or an artist — your 53 won’t be based on hard work alone. For example, the place you were born 54 your education. It determines whether you learn to read, write or complete qualifications, which 55 limits your career choices.Many people believe success is down to talent and hard work, but “this is because most people underestimate the role of 56 ”, says psychologist Dr Elizabeth Nutt Williams. “We do a lot of work to prepare for ourcareers-education, training, taking advantage of mentoring-all of which tend to be in our control.” People don’t like to acknowledge the role of luck in their work, as it 57 this feeling of being in control, adds Williams.Everyone remembers working hard, so people are more likely to overestimate how much of their success is down to diligence than something much more 58 like luck.The reality of success （at least in terms of 59 ）is less clear cut. In the UK, studies show where you are born is likely to determine how much you earn.2017 research found that there is a “class pay gap’’, where professional employers from 60 backgrounds are paid almost £7,000 less a year — despite having the same role, education and experience as colleagues from more privileged families. 61 , black graduates earn up to 23% less per hour than white university leavers, whereas woman in the UK earn 14% less on average than men.Socio-economic status also plays a big role in the 62 you enter. A recent study by the Debrett’s Foundation found seven in every 10 young people aged 16-25 use 63 to get their first job. While research 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 64 our careers more than we like to think. Realizing that parts of your career are out of your control sounds 65 , but being grateful for the role of luck in your career can actually make you more fortunate.This is because when you acknowledge the role of luck in your work, you become prepared to take advantage of more fortunate moments. “Chance events occur·but it is all about the individual’s 66 to see those events as possibilities and their willingness to take a risk,” says Williams.52．A．challenge B．adopt C．finance D．reject53．A．performances B．accomplishments C．assessments D．outcomes54．A．accounts for B．applies to C．makes up for D．depends on55．A．in reward B．after all C．in turn D．by nature56．A．chance B．accident C．education D．diligence57．A．emphasizes B．overlooks C．maintains D．weakens58．A．manageable B．vital C．slippery D．minor59．A．reputation B．income C．education D．occupation60．A．wealthier B．poorer C．unique D．diverse61．A．Nevertheless B．Contrarily C．Consequently D．Similarly62．A．profession B．circle C．community D．university63．A．certificates B．online platforms C．career fairs D．family connections64．A．contribute to B．result from C．add to D．hold back65．A．inspiring B．encouraging C．appealing D．discouraging66．A．reluctance B．eagerness C．readiness D．resolutionSection B Passages（A）When you think about coffee alternatives, garlic is probably one of the last things that comes to mind, but that is exactly the ingredient that one Japanese inventor used to create a drink that looks and tastes like coffee.74-year-old Yokitomo Shimotai, a coffee shop owner in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, claims that his unique “garlic coffee” is the result of a cooking blunder he made over 30 years ago, when he burned a steak and garlic while waiting tables at the same time. Intrigued by the burnt garlic’s smell, he mashed it up with a spoon and mixed it with hot water. The resulting drink looked and tasted a lot like coffee. Making a mental note of his discovery, Yokimoto carried on with his job and only started researching garlic coffee again after he retired.Committed to turning his weird drink into a commercial product, Yokitomo Shimotai spent years optimizing the formula, and about five years ago, he finally achieved a result he was satisfied with. To make his dissolvable garlic grounds, he roasts the cloves（蒜瓣）in an electric oven, and after they’ve cooled off, smashes them into fine particles and pac ks 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 garl ic 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 isthoroughly cooked. And if you can get past the smell, the drink apparently does taste a lot like actual coffee. If decaf isn’t good enough for you, and you’re in the mood for something new, you can try Yokitomo Shimotai’s garlic coffee at his shop, in the city of Ninohc, lwate Prefecture, or buy your own dripbags for just 324 yen（$2.8）. 67．Which word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “blunder” in the second paragraph?A mistake B．show C．mixture D．brand68．Who is NOT suitable to drink garlic coffee?A．A student having trouble with sleep B．A woman bearing a baby.C．A cleaner working on a day shift. D．A young lady sick of garlic.69．Which of the following is NOT characteristic of garlic coffee?A．It is caffeine-free. B．Garlic powder dissolves in waterC．The burnt garlic create s bitterness. D．It is an improvement on a garlic dish.70．Which of the following can be used to describe Yokitomo Shimotai?A．Venturous and greedy B．Innovative and perseverantC．Hardworking and cautious D．Observant and helpful（B）71．By “how they stacked up” in paragraph 1, the author probably means “how they ______.”A．make sense to manufacturers B．get stuck in storesC are compared with each other D．are piled up together72．Which of the following devices favourably reacts to users?A．Dreampad pillow B．Eight sleep trackerC．Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution D．Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System73．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A．The Eight keeps the entire bed at the same temperature.B．The Nightinga, is an economical but perfect device.C．Soft music is applied to all these four devices.D．One in three people suffer from sleep problem.（C）One way to divide up the world is between people who like to explore new possibilities and those who stick to the tried and true. In fact, the tension between betting on a sure thing and taking a chance that something unexpected and wonderful might happen troubles human and nonhuman animals alike.Take songbirds, for example. The half-dozen finches（雀）resting at my desk feeder all summer know exactly what they’ll find there: black sunflower seed, and lots of it. Meanwhile, the warblers（莺）exploring the woods nearby don’t depend on this predictable food source in fine weather. As food hunters, they enjoy less exposure to predators and, as a bonus, the chance to meet the perfect mate flying from tree to tree.This “explore-exploit” trade-off（权衡）has prompted scores of lab studies, computer simulations and algorithms （算法）, trying to determine which strategy brings in the greatest reward. Now a new study of human behavior in the real world, published last month in the journal Nature Communications, shows that in good times, there isn’t much of a difference between pursuing novelty and sticking to the status quo（原状）. When the going gets tough. however, explorers are the winners.The new study, led by Shay O’Farrell and James Sanchirico, both of the Univ ersity of California, Davis, along with Orr Spiegel of Tel Aviv University, examined the routes and results of nearly 2,500 commercial fishing trips in the Gulf of Mexico over a period of 2.5 years. The study focused on “bottom longline” fishing, a system where hundreds of lines are attached to a horizontal bar that is then lowered to reach the sea bed. Dr. O’Farrell explained the procedure this way: Go to a location and put the line down. Stay for a few hours. The lines are a mile long and have a buoy （浮标）at either end. When they pull that up, they assess the catch, and then decide if they will stay or move on to a different spot.Over two years of collecting data under various climate conditions, the researchers discovered that the fishermen were fairly c onsistent. “The exploiters would go to a smaller set of locations over and over, and go with what theyknow,” Dr. O’Farrell said. The explorers would constantly try a wider range; they’d sample new places.In the long run, there wasn’t a huge difference in payoffs between the two groups, perhaps due to the sharing information between fishing crews, said Dr. O’Farrell. But in challenging times, the study’s message was clear: “You can try new things in the face of uncertainty.”74．The author takes the songbird as an example to indicate that ______.A．like birds, humans tend to be satisfied with the predictableB．some birds are used to looking for food instead of being fedC．there exist the conservative and the adventurous like humansD．birds choose different ways to look for food in different weather75．According to the third paragraph, people who mastered “explore-exploit” trade-off ______.A．will choose either to pursue novelty or keep the status quoB．are ready to risk in time of difficultyC．will be tough in good times and bad timesD．will grow to be experts in lab studies76．Which can be inferred from the new study led by Shay O’Farrell and James Sanchirico?A．The two groups react to the unexpected differently.B．The “explore-exploit” trade-off helps scientific research a lot.C．The exploiters are used to fishing based solely on their experience.D．The explorers tend to achieve more than the exploiters in the long run.77．Which of the following can be the best title for passage?A．How the Exploiter differs from the Explorer B．How to Become a Productive FishermanC．What is “Explore-Exploit” Trade-off D．When to take risks mattersSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.The Maya loved cacao so much that they used the beans as currency. They also believed it is good for you—which many people still say today about cacao’s most famous byproduct, chocolate. 78 . While some have suggested that less than an ounce of dark chocolate might improve heart health, much of the research doesn’t involve eating actual chocolate but rather its components — flavanol, especially.79 . In a clinical trial of 21,000 adults, they found that the half of the group that took500mg of. cocoaflavanol supplements daily had a significantly lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease than those who had taken a placebo（安慰剂）.Flavanols may also boost insulin sensitivity, according to some studies, which might be helpful in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes（糖尿病）. 80 . Those at risk of diabetes might be wise to choose a cacao-inspired supplement instead of eating chocolate—and the sugar it contains. Other research suggests that the flavanols found in cacao （also present in fruits, vegetables, and tea）could slow cognitive decline during aging, or even boost brain performance by improving blood flow to the cerebral cortex.What these findings mean for chocolate is limited, however. Participants would have had to eat multiple fat and sugar filled chocolate bars a day to source 500mg of flavanols. 81 . So understanding why certain types of chocolate are healthier than the rest is the focus of further research.Ⅳ．Fill in the BlanksHow sneaker culture took over the worldSneakers have come a long way from when they were first invented in 1860s England for the upper-class playing croquet（槌球）and tennis.Long worn for function 82 82 fashion, today sneakers have become an entire culture—both a form of self-expression and a high art found in museum exhibits and designer auction houses.83 transformed sneaker culture into a true phenomenon was the 1985 release of Nike’s Air Jordan 1s. In 1984, Michael Jordan was a talented rookie who had yet to play in a professional game. 84 that, Nike saw Jordan as the future of their brand, signing him to a five-year, $2.5 million endorsement（代言）deal. 85 Jordan matured into one of the greatest basketball players of all time, the sneaker’s popularity skyrocketed.Meanwhile, another cultural shift 86 （take）place with casual Fridays introduced in white-collar businesses. It was when men were allowed to put aside their suits and wear something one day a week that showed people who they really were.As sneakers became increasingly desired, footwear companies turned to 87 （generate）even more publicity by collaborating with celebrities and luxury brands, as well as releasing small batches of limited-edition shoes with eye-pop ping designs.Celebrities also started their collaborations with sneaker brands, which helped target a whole new demographic of people to experience sneaker culture. It was a blending of high and low fashion, 88 the shoe industry has never really seen before. A pair that Jordan wore in his legendary final NBA season 89 （sell ）even for $2.2 mllion, making them the most expensive sneakers ever to appear at auction.By the mid-2010s, speakers 90 （become）solid gold status symbols. Wearing rare and cool sneakers became an expression of one’s social status. But not until recently, sneakers are finally getting their due as part of our cultural heritage—and particularly how Black culture has shaped that heritage. It took decades for the sneaker industry to recognize that 91 these Black athletes or artists that championed their products there would be no sneaker culture.Ⅴ．Translations92．结果看来这项传统的确值得传承给我们的后代。
辽宁省大连市滨城高中联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题(含答案)
滨城高中联盟2023—2024学年度下学期高一期中考试英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What food will the woman’s daughter avoid?A．Steaks. B．Onions. C．Ice cream.2．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Salesperson and customer. B．Co-workers. C．A couple.3．What flight will the speakers be on?A．CJ875. B．CJ865. C．CJ930.4．Why is the man worried about his brother?A．His brother is too confident.B．His brother struggles to make friends.C．His brother’s friends will be a bad influence on him.5．What is the main topic of the conversation?A．Types of schools. B．Places to sleep. C．Online classes.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
2023-2024学年北京市海淀区高一下学期期中英语检测试题1(含答案)
2023-2024学年北京市海淀区高一下学期期中英语检测试题注意事项：1、本试卷分试题卷和答题卡两部分。
试题卷共五个大题，满分120分，考试时间150分钟。
2、试题卷上不要答题，请用0.5毫米黑色签字水笔直接把答案写在答题卡上。
答在试卷上的答案无效。
3、答题前，考生务必将本人姓名、准考证号提写在答题卡第一面指定位置上。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do first?A. Buy a new computer.B. Surf the websites.C. Walk the dog.2. What is the weather like during the weekend?A. Cold.B. Warm.C. Hot.3. What are the speakers doing?A. Visiting a zoo.B. Making a film.C. Watching TV.4. What does the woman think the man should listen to?A. Study tapes.B. Music.C. News.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Where to eat.B. When to eat.C. Whom to eat with.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
江苏省无锡市江阴四校2024_2025学年高一英语下学期期中试题
江苏省无锡市江阴四校2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期中试题留意事项及说明:1、试卷分四个部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
2、答案一律写在答题纸上。
考试结束时，只需交答题纸。
第一部分：听力（共两节,满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项, 每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Manager and staff.C. Husband and wife.2. What kind of room does the woman want?A. A room with a shower.B. A room with a single bed.C. A room with no air-conditioner.3. Why is the man going shopping?A. To buy a schoolbag for the woman.B. To buy a birthday gift for his sister.C. To buy a coat for himself.4. Why didn’t Johnson have supper?A. He was too tired.B. He had a stomachache.C. He was not hungry.5. What does the woman think of her trip to India?A. It was interesting.B. It was terrible.C. It was just so-so.其次节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项,每段对话或独白读两遍。
广东省名校联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期期中质量检测英语试题(含答案)
高一英语期中质量检测注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AIt s eems every country has one major event on the annual calendar. Here we’ve boiled down the choices to the absolute top events to add to your bucket list.Montreux Jazz Festival, SwitzerlandThis over 50-year-old good time held on the shores of Lake Geneva is the second-largest jazz festival in the world. It’s more than jazz, though. You’ll find broad-ranging acts from pop to rock and blues. And, best of all, a large portion of the performances are free, in keeping with the festival’s purpose to make music ac cessible to anyone.Palio di Siena, ItalyTwice a year, the Tuscan town of Siena recalls its past in the Middle Ages with a bareback horse race. Each of the 17 horses in the race and each of their course riders, represent one of the city’s districts, addin g to the roar (咆哮) of the crowd. And to make things even more entertaining, riders are allowed to do anything to their opponents other than pull their reins (缰绳), so expect as many falls as thrills.Saint Patrick’s Festival, IrelandSaint Patrick’s Day is celebrated anywhere in the world where there is an Irish group, but there’s no better place than Dublin, Ireland. This four-day festival in March is packed with a program of music, performing arts, literature, tours and food events. Centred around the national holiday, this festival of Irish pride, achievements and talents will be well supplied with Irish cheer.Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival, ChinaHarbin is transformed into a winter wonderland with huge ice sculptures across the city, decorated with lights and lasers, drawing thousands of artists and art enthusiasts alike. And if that’s not enough to satisfy your fancy, there’s also the Ice Lantern Art Fair, sledding to watch and our favourite, “winter swimming watching”.21. What features Montreux Jazz Festival?A. Its programs are mostly charged.B. It aims to make jazz free to anyone.C. It includes various styles of music.D. It is the oldest jazz festival globally.22. Which festival will attract an adventurer most?A. Montreux Jazz Festival.B. Palio di Siena.C. Saint Patrick’s Festival.D. Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival.23. What do the last two festivals have in common?A. They last just as long.B. They are held nationwide.C. They take place in cold days.D. They offer artistic experience.BI have begun every conversation with the usual opening line, “Entschuldigung, mein Deutsch ist noch nicht so gut” since I moved to Hermsdorf, a little village in east Germany in 2015. The purpose was to let the Germans know that they sho uldn’t expect me to express more ideas or respond quickly and accurately, so I escape too much conversation with them.Learning to speak German was not funny for me at all. Even if I could technically write academic (学术的) articles in German, the thought of calling a doctor to make an appointment (约定) would still bring me anxiety. I would stammer (口吃) during small talk with a mother I had never met before, while dressing my one-year-old at kindergarten.This went on for almost ten years until a month ago. I was at home, telling my husband about a meeting I’d had. As usual, I started the meeting by apologizing (道歉) for my poor German. The lady behind the desk looked at me somewhat confused, “But your German is great.”“She is right, you know,” my husband said. “I don’t know why you still think you speak poor German. OK, it is not perfect, but who cares?” After living in Germany for nearly ten years, why did I still worry so much? I finally saw the light. It was because I was trying to protect my feelings.Lately, when I sat across from a woman who could be my future boss, I felt anxious about the interview, especially the unavoidable question, “Tell me about yourself.”I really wanted to use my usual opening line, but I didn’t and thought I should trust myself a nd my German. That afternoon, I was called back to meet the CEO who told me that I was hired, and when we shook hands, she didn’t mention anything about my German skills.24. Why did the author begin conversations with the usual opening line?A. She pretended to be polite.B. She wanted to avoid further conversation with Germans.C. She wished for more opportunities to practice German.D. She hoped to impress people with her language skills.25. How did the author feel when she learned to speak German?A. Anxious and bored.B. Excited and inspired.C. Confident and relaxed.D. Pleased and satisfied.26. What made the author worry about her German?A. Small talks with her friends.B. The basic rules of German grammar.C. Writing academic articles in German.D. Not having confidence in speaking German.27. Why was the interview mentioned in the last paragraph?A. To stress the author’s language skills were praised.B. To illustrate the mental challenges of job interviews.C. To prove good relationship between the author and the CEO.D. To show the author’s changes and growth in speaking German.CCan a robot provide helpful answers to your health concerns? That’s the goal of Reach Digital Health, an organization that uses mobile technologies, like text messages, to provide helpful health-care information and guidance to people across Africa who can’t easily reach a health-care provider. The continent has 17.89% of the world’s population, 23%of the diseases that disable and kill people, and only a small part of t he world’s health workers.Reach Digital Health deals with millions of questions and sends millions of mostly automatic (自动的) and computerized answers per day. That is, “We first try to respond automatically to any question that they might have,” says Debbie Rogers, CEO of Reach Digital Health, “because we want to be able to give them an answer as quickly as possible.” Besides, some words or responses can bring other interventions (干预). If someone describes an emergency like “bleeding (流血)” in their message, for example, the system will instruct them to visit their nearest hospital as soon as possible. In addition, signs and diagnoses (诊断) reported through Reach Digital Health can be sent to governments in real-time so that informed public health decisions can be made quickly and responsibly.Reach Digital Health also uses the information they collect to improve the health offerings of equipment, district or even entire country. It collects information from millions of women, which allows for shortcomings in training or medical supplies to be identified and corrected by providers and governmental health agencies.The organization isn’t just in South Africa. It’s working in eight other countries in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, through teamwork with the World Health Organization starting in 2020, they’ve enlarged their services across the globe and set up programs in Bangladesh and Indonesia.28. Reach Digital Health was founded to ________.A. prevent Africans from hungerB. invent a powerful medical robotC. make medical investigation in AfricaD. offer Africans useful healthcare information29. How does Reach Digital Health help a bleeding man?A. By giving him free medicine.B. By sending him to a hospital.C. By making diagnoses for him.D. By directing him to the nearest hospital.30. What is the author’s attitude toward Reach Digital Health?A. Unclear.B. Supportive.C. Doubtful.D. Negative.31. Which is the most suitable title for the text?A. Debbie Rogers: a far-sighted leaderB. Healthcare in Africa: a long way to goC. Reach Digital Health: answering health concernsD. Reach Digital Health: an incredibly profitable organizationDTiny, black-capped chickadees (北美山雀) have big memories. They store food in hundreds to thousands ofdifferent locations in the wild—and then come back to these places when other food sources are low.Scientists have known that chickadees have incredible memory skills. That memory can be a matter of life or death for these birds when there are no enough food resources in colder months.Some researchers thought that neurons called place cells (细胞) would explain these birds’ ability to remember where their food is stored. These cells are known to include information about where things are in space. But recently, Selmaan Chettih and his team found that each time a chickadee hides a seed (种子) in a specific location, a unique brain pattern appears—separate from place cells.To observe this, Chettih and his team created special areas with lots of feeders filled with sunflower seeds. They put small flaps (片状下垂物) where birds could hide seeds.The scientists tracked the activity in their brains. Each time a bird hid a seed under a flap, researchers saw a brief unique brain pattern appear—what they called the bar code. Different patterns appeared even if the birds hid many seeds in the same location. When the birds revisited these sites and retrieved the hidden seeds, the same bar code-like pattern appeared again, as though all the information about each location and seed were related to a unique brain pattern.The researchers compared these memories to episodic memories in humans, which are memories of specific events or personal experiences. They’re important to how humans connect time, people, places and sensory information together.Chettih says that this seed-hiding behavior has a clear pattern of activity, which may help researchers build a structure for how the brain creates and stores memories.32. Why are memory skills necessary for chickadees?A. Memory skills can help them survive in colder months.B. Memory skills show their intelligence and learning abilities.C. They need memory skills to identify different types of food.D. They use memory skills to avoid being attacked by other animals.33. What did Chettih and his team find?A. Unique brain patterns appeared when chickadees hid seeds.B. Chickadees often hid many seeds in the same location.C. Chickadees preferred hiding sunflower seeds.D. Chickadees’ memories were controlled by place cells.34. What does the underlined word “retrieved” mean in paragraph 5?A. Repaired.B. Decorated.C. Regained.D. Designed.35. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce a study on chickadees’ memory.B. To present a detailed description of chickadees.C. To compare chickadees and human memory skills.D. To provide readers with a way to improve memory skills.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
福建省宁德市部分一级达标中学2024_2025学年高一英语下学期期中试题
2024—2025学年宁德市部分一级达标中学其次学期期中联合考试高一英语试卷(满分：150分时间：120分钟)本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分.留意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将班级、姓名、座号填写清晰。
2. 每小题选出答案后，填入答案卷中。
3. 考试结束，考生只将答案卷交回，试卷自己保留。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共95分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C，三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷相应位置。
听完每段对话前，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman want to plant in the backyard?A. Flowers.B. Vegetables.C. Grass.2. What time will the next bus arrive?A. At 6:15.B. At 6:30.C. At 7:45.3. What will the woman do on Saturday?A. Play a game.B. Go to a concert.C. Pick up her cousin.4. What happened to Paul?A. He missed his class.B. He couldn’t find his car.C. He walked in the rain.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Plans.B. Weather.C. Hobbies.其次节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C，三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷相应位置。
江苏省泰州市姜堰区2023-2024学年高一下学期4月期中英语试题
2023～2024学年度第二学期期中考试高一英语试题（考试时间：120分钟；总分：150分）注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考试号等填写在答题卡指定位置上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．How does the man usually get to his office?A．By bus. B．By bicycle. C．On foot.2．What is the normal price of the T-shirt?A．$15. B．$30. C．$50.3．Where is the blue T-shirt?A．In the drawer. B．In the cupboard. C．In the washing machine.4．What did the woman notice about the man?A．He was unpleasant. B．He was unsure. C．He was helpful.5．What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Friends. B．Security guard and driver. C．Salesman and customer.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或读白。
精品解析：河北省唐山市2023-2024学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题(解析版)
唐山市十县一中联盟2023-2024学年度高一年级第二学期期中考试英语第二部分阅读(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共10小题;每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AIt is a cold, dark winter evening — the kind of night that can have runners struggling to find the encouragement to run out. But there will be none of the usual “shall-I-shan’t-I?” dialogue going on in Sarah Donaghy’s head, because tonight is Food Bank Run.Donaghy, a teacher and the welfare officer for Fareham running club, organised the first Food Bank Run in February 2018. “The idea was that, instead of our usual training run, we’d fill backpacks with food to donate to the local food bank and run there, where volunteers would be waiting to receive it,” she says. Donaghy was expecting about 20 members to take part: “I lost count by the time I got to 70.”Claire Johnson, the community team leader at the Waypoint Hub, which houses food bank, says, “It was an amazing and emotional experience to see so many runners arrive at our building, bringing much-needed supplies.” But it wasn’t just the food bank that benefited from it. “The runners loved it,” says Donaghy. “The following week after the first run, they were all asking when we could do it again.”A running equipment company, Runr, joined to help with publicity and event cooperation, creating a Food Bank Run website, complete with an interactive (交互式的) map of events. “Last year, more than 500 running groups, clubs, events and parkruns got involved, donating more than 77 tonnes of supplies to food banks in their communities,” says Craig Winter, one of the founders of Runr.The event spreads a significant factor — joining with others in physical activity that has a real purpose. It is not “I must do this long run because I’m training for a marathon” or “I must exercise because I’m trying to lose weight”, but something greater. “I truly believe that running for a cause changes your view,” Donaghy says. “Yes, you could do it by entering a marathon and raising money for a charity, but there’s something quite special about handing over food that’s going to someone in your community who really needs it.”21. What did runners do in the Food Bank Run?A. They performed their usual training.B. They prepared food for the volunteers.C. They delivered food to the local food bank.D. They collected donations during the run.22. How did Johnson feel about the first Food Bank Run?A. Appreciative.B. Puzzled.C. Worried.D. Curious.23. What can we learn about Runr?A. It becomes popular online.B. It helps organize activities.C. It designs the running route.D. It provides free running shoes.24. What is the best title of the text?A. Advertise for a ClubB. Run for a Good CauseC. The Power of RunningD. The Charm of Volunteering【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B【解析】【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了Sarah Donaghy组织了一次名为“食品银行跑”的活动，跑步者们背着装满食物的背包跑步，然后将食物捐给当地的食品银行。
天津市第四十七中学2023-2024学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题(含答案)
天津市第四十七中学2023—2024第二学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷第Ⅰ卷（共三部分；满分150分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the woman want to go?A. A park.B. A zoo.C. A museum.2. What is the man doing?A. Making an apology.B. Making an invitation.C. Making a complaint.3. What is the third class?A. English.B. Chemistry.C. Chinese.4. What does the man want to do?A. Buy batteries.B. Choose a camera.C. Change a toy.5. Whom is the birthday party for?A. Jack.B. Lily.C. Lisa.第二节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Book a hotel.B. Do some shopping.C. Pick up his daughter.7. What color does her mother like most in the girl’s opinion?A. Bright red.B. Pink.C. Yellow.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
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。
广东省深圳市高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中英语试题
深圳高级中学（集团）2023-2024学年第二学期期中测试高一英语2024.4试卷共11页，卷面满分150分。
考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.答题前，考生将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
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第一部分阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
ABoat Rentals in VancouverGranville Island Boat Rentals, located in the heart of down town Vancouver, features the safest and most advanced lineup of boat rentals in Vancouver. It has served over half a million customers since it began renting boats in 1982.While exploring the sites Vancouver has offered, you can't miss observing wildlife like seals （海豹）, bald（秃的）eagles, sea birds along the way. Besides these, what sets us apart is the extensive selection of boat rentals weprovide, varying from different models, capacities to reasonable prices.Boats in rentalGuest Comments"…Thanks for the awesome instructions and patience. We had a great time! My 7 yr. old spotted a seal! Myhusband received a gift certificate for his 40th birthday…brilliant idea!…"—Sarah, Delta, Canada "…Great experience! The nicest, most friendly staff I've ever met in Canada. The boat was nice and handledwell. The price was very reasonable. Great way to get a different view of Vancouver. An absolute must try. Thanks guys!…"—Morten Bothmann, Copenhagen, Denmark1. What is the biggest advantage of Granville Island Boat Rentals?A. Offering various boat rentals.B. Taking tourists to different sites.C. Ensuring the highest level of safety.D. Guiding visitors in wildlife observation.2. How much does it cost to rent a boat accommodating 8 people for 5 hours on weekend?A. $ 350.B. $ 500.C. $ 700.D. $ 675.3. What do Sara's and Morten's opinions have in common?A. Easily-controlled equipment.B. Well-received service.C. Reasonable boat rental price.D. Breathtaking scenery.BWhen Belquer first joined a team to make a better live music experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, he was struck by how they had developed more solutions to enjoy concerts. "What they were doing at the time was holding balloons to feel the vibrations（震动）through theirfingers," Belquer said. He thought the team could make something to help hard-of-hearing people enjoy live music even more with the technology now available.Belquer, who is also a musician and theater artist, is now the "Chief Vibration Officer" of Music: Not Impossible, which uses new technology to address social issues like poverty and disability access. His team started by tying different vibrating cell phone motors to bodies, but that didn't quite work. The vibrations were all the same. Eventually, they worked with engineers to develop a light haptic （触觉的）suit with a total of 24 vibrating plates. There are 20 of them tied to a undershirt that fits tightly around the body like a hiking backpack, plus one that ties to each wrist and ankle, When you wear the suit, it's surprising how it feels.The vibrations are mixed by a haptic DJ who controls the location, frequency and intensity of feeling across the suits, just as a music DJ mixes sounds in an artful way. "What we're doing is selecting and mixing what we want and send it to different parts of the body," said the DJ. The haptic suits were just one component of the event. There were American Sign Language interpreters; the music was displayed on a screen on the stage.The suits are the star attraction. Lily Lipman, who has auditory processing disorder, lit up when asked about her experience. "It's cool, because I'm never quite sure if I'm hearing what other people are hearing, so it's amazingto get the music in my body."4. What surprised Belquer about people with hearing problems?A. The attitude they held to life.B. The way they enjoyed music.C. The love they had for balloons.D. The frequency they vibrated fingers.5. Why did the team's initial attempt fail?A. The vibrations lacked variety.B. The vibrations were irregular.C. The motors were the same.D. The motors hardly worked.6. What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about?A. Displaying music on the stage.B. Selecting proper suits for participants.C. Mixed methods helping people feel the music.D. Interpreters with excellent sign language skills.7. What does Lily Lipman think of the suit?A. It's comforting.B. It's challenging.C. It's satisfying.D. It's disturbing.CA team in Norway recently conducted in-depth research on writing by hand and typing on a keyboard.The team invited 36 university students who had to either write or type words displayed on a screen. The study participants used a digital pen to write in cursive （草书）on a touchscreen, and they used one finger on a keyboard to type. The researchers used a special cap with 256 sensors. This cap was worn by the students, and their brain activity was recorded for five seconds each time they were asked to write or type."We show that when writing by hand, brain connectivity patterns are far more complex than when typewriting on a keyboard," says Professor Audrey van der Meer, the team leader. "Such widespread brain connectivity is known to be important for memory formation and for encoding （编码）new information and, therefore, is beneficial for learning." The researchers also note that even though the participants used digital pens for writing in the study, they believe the findings would be similar if the participants used an ink pen and paper."We've shown that the differences in brain activity are related to the careful forming of the letters when writing by hand while making more use of the senses. Since it's the movement of the fingers carried out when forming letters that promotes brain connectivity, writing in print also has similar benefits for learning as cursive writing," Audrey adds. "This also explains why children who have learned to write and read on a tablet can have difficulty differentiating between letters that are mirror images of each other, such as 'b' and 'd'. They haven't felt with their bodies what it feels like to produce those letters."Considering handwritten note-taking is becoming less common in educational settings, the researchers advocate for more opportunities for students to write by hand. "There's some evidence that students learn more and remember better when taking handwritten lecture notes, while using a computer with a keyboard may be more pragmatic when writing a long text or essay," Audrey concludes.8. What was the special cap used to do?A. Measure the participants' brain activity.B. Evaluate the participants' writing styles.C. Tell the participants when to write or type.D. Record the time the participants used to write.9. What does paragraph 3 focus on about the study?A. Its backgrounds.B. Its equipment.C. Its outcomes.D. Its process.10. What plays the key role in strengthening brain connectivity?A. Writing letters carefully by hand.B. Forming the habit of taking notes.C. Recognizing letters' mirror images.D. Learning to practice cursive writing.11. What does the underlined word "pragmatic" in the last paragraph mean?A. Difficult.B. Traditional.C. Special.D. Practical.DWhen I stepped into the Samcheong Park Library in Seoul, I saw the future. The simple building had a nice selection of books and a cafe where readers could enjoy coffee while gazing at the leaves outside. It was specifically designed without any latest technology."What's so innovative about that?" a librarian in Toronto asked when I showed her pictures. Innovation to her meant digital technology, like 3D printers. "Why couldn't they both be innovative?" I asked.We are constantly told that innovation is the most important force in our economy, without which we would be left behind. But that fear of missing out has led us to fall into the false trappings of innovation over truly innovative ideas that may be simpler and more effective. This mindset implies that if you just buy the new thing, you have innovated! Each year, businesses and individuals run around like broken toy robots, trying to figure out their strategy for the latest buzzword equipment.At best, this is a waste of resources. Devices are bought, used and abandoned, as the technology's capabilities fall short of its promise. But at its worst, this approach can truly cause damage. Schools cut field trips to purchase tablets with few proven benefits. Companies that applied AI into hiring have actually strengthened gender and racial prejudices.True innovation isn't just some magic devices. It is a continuing process of reflection and reassessment, which often means adopting "old" ideas and tools in a new context, or even returning to methods that worked in the past. Adjusted properly, these rearview（后视的）innovations have proved as transformative as novel technologies.Look no farther than the streets of New York, which have been redesigned recently to accommodate cyclists with car-free zones. The idea isn't new. It was created half a century ago, with the aim of bringing cities back to their residents. And while e-reader sales have been exploding, Penguin just announced it would publish tiny printed books, an ideal solution for a market demanding both convenience and physicality.12. Which of the following best describes Samcheong Park Library?A. Dull but convenient.B. Simple but refreshing.C. Old-fashioned but cozy.D. Unexceptional but spacious.13. What can we learn about innovation from Paragraph 3?A. Its true meaning is to buy new things.B. It is important for the growth of economy.C. It shouldn't involve simple and effective ideas.D. Its true meaning has been misread by the public.14. Which statement will the author probably agree with?A. Magic devices encourage innovation.B. Innovation should be human-centered.C. The power of technology is undervalued.D. Wasting resources are a must for innovation.15. What is the writing purpose of the text?A. To introduce some best ideas about innovation.B. To show that future lies in returning to the past.C. To convince people of the true meaning of innovation.D. To stress the important role innovation plays in economy.第二部分阅读七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
江苏省扬州中学2023-2024学年第二学期高一英语期中试题(含答案)
江苏省扬州中学2023-2024学年第二学期期中试题高一英语2024.04试卷满分：150分考试时间：120分钟注意事项:1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂; 非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效; 在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4.考试结束后，请将答题卡交监考人员。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每一小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. What does the man plan to do?A. Take a lift.B. Buy a pair of shoes.C. Go to a shopping center.2. Why is the man looking for a roommate?A. He is tight on budget.B. The flat is too big for him.C. His brother just moved out,3. What is the weather like now?A. Rainy.B. Bright.C. Grey.4. What was Simon doing just now?A. Cleaning the floor.B. Washing the dishes.C. Clearing the table.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a restaurant.B. At a gas station.C. At a theater.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
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Books:If students are given course books, the books are their responsibility. If a book is lost, the student will be expected to pay for it. If students wish to buy books, there is a bookshop in the college specializing in English books (Room 3520).
23．Where can students buy books?
A. Room 1110. B. Room 3520. C. The language lab. D. OSS.
B
A few months after Wu Xingu was congratulated by teachers for graduating from the university, the 23-year-old has been making his dream of relieving tens of thousands of teachers in China from drowning in marking papers(改卷) a reality.
D. Students can prepare for exams by listening to tapes.
22．Timetable can be seen in _____.
A. the lecture hall B. Room 3520 C. the classroom D. Room 1110
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Hilton English Language Center
Information for New Students
Class time:8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
21．Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. No teachers are in the language lab.
B. Books can’t be taken out of the center.
C. 90% attendance is required for the students.
The Language Center is open Monday to Friday. Each class has one afternoon free per week. On the first day, go to the lecture hall to check your timetable.
18. How many teenagers are there on the program every week?
A. 6. B. 8. C. 48.
19. What prize will the winners get this week?
A. A camera. B. A laptop. C. A TV.
第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does Jack have to do at 10:00 am?
A. Attend a lecture. B. Catch a bus. C. Repair his bike.
7. How does the boy usually go to school?
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car.
2018-2019学年第二学期福州三校期中联考
高一英语试卷
（完卷时间：120分钟总分：150分）
命题：程前审核：高清霞王英张良霞邹翠琼陈雪云
班级姓名座号成绩
说明：Ⅰ卷的答案用2B铅笔填涂到答题卡上；Ⅱ卷的答案用黑色签字笔填写在答案卷上。
第I卷选择题（满分100分）
第一部分听力理解（30分）
第一节（共5小题；每题1.5分，满分7.5分）
2. What does the woman want to do?
A. Quit smoking. B. Change a seat. C. Buy a cake.
3. What did the man do last weekend?
A. He played basketball. B. He watched a game. C. He took a trip.
20. What is the speaker doing?
A. Answering teenagers’questions.
B. Advertising a new TV quiz show.
C. Explaining the rules of a new game.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
Attendance (出勤):All students are expected to attend classes as it is required. Students who do not attend classes will be reported to OSS. Eighty percent attendance is required for students to receive their certificates (证书) when they finish their courses.
4. What does the man need now?
A. Ice cream. B. Milk. C. Water.
5. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Start a fire. B. Look out of the window. C. Put his cigarette in the ashtray.
Yitiku, an online software system based on Wu’s idea, eases the workload of teachers by doing many of the functions that they did, such as selecting the test questions, forming an exam paper, and preparing exercises for the students.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. Why will the woman go downtown？
A. To have lunch. B. To see her sister. C. To go shopping.
9. What is the woman’s sister？
A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A shop assistant.
C. They are eager to get close to nature.
13. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. A plan. B. A report. C. An experience.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. Where did the robbery happen?
Self-access (自习):The language laboratory (Room 1110) is open Monday to Friday from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for all full-time students.
You can learn how to use computers for language games. There are tapes for students to borrow to practice their English. Go in and ask the teacher to show you. If you plan to take public examinations, there are listening comprehension tapes for you to practice with. There are other kinds of exercises on the computers. Ask your class teacher for a list of past exam essays. Students can borrow tapes to take home but they must be returned after two days.