高一英语第二学期期中考试试卷(含答案)
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。
北京市延庆区2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试 英语试题(含解析)
延庆区2023—2024学年第二学期期中试卷高一英语2024.04本试卷共11页，二大部分，56道小题，满分100分。
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第一卷（共47分）Ⅰ. 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）阅读下面的短文，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。
A Person Who Has Influenced My LifeThere is always a time in one’s life when a hero comes along. Someone who has inspired you can really help you learn what life is about.I remember it as if it was yesterday. I was fifteen years old that year. It was around eight o’clock one evening when my mother ___1___ a phone call from her brother-in-law, who told us my aunt was in hospital and that the doctor ___2___ them she would need an operation immediately. My family became very ___3___ about my aunt’s situation.While my aunt was in the hospital with special ___4___, my cousin Mark, who is mentally disabled, spent time with my family. Mark was seventeen at the time, and had been born with ___5___ mental disorders, which created a wide range of social and physical problems for him throughout everyday life. He never had any true friend because no one could re late to him. I must ___6___ that at the beginning I was filled with uncertainty as to how much of a burden my cousin would bring on my family. Now looking back it saddens me to see the ___7___ I once showed.Over the two weeks when Mark lived with my family, I probably ___8___ more about life and its meanings. Thinking back, I took ___9___ in daily life for granted, believing it would always be there. I never even thought about being able to do things like walking, brushing my teeth, or going to the bathroom on my own. Now I see how ____10____ I am to be able to do these things independently.Mark was seventeen, but learned on a nine-year-old level. Although his learning ability was slower than most, he could ____11____ learn. He explored ____12____ to do most of the things everyone else did.____13____ he did pretty well and succeeded in almost everything he tried to do. He ____14____ his illness and showed an ambition to love life. To him, having a successful life means achieving goals on his own terms and at his own ____15____.Mark is my hero, for his disability has forever formed my viewpoint on life.1. A. made B. missed C. received D. used2. A. promised B. informed C. showed D. begged3. A. worried B. happy C. indifferent D. careless4. A. care B. action C. purpose D. interest5. A. mild B. severe C. temporary D. moderate6. A. believe B. regret C. admit D. decide7. A. weakness B. ignorance C. relief D. mercy8. A. forgot B. heard C. ignored D. understood9. A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything10. A. painful B. brave C. lucky D. successful11. A. seldom B. still C. hardly D. almost12. A. possibilities B. functions C. achievements D. difficulties13. A. Naturally B. Actually C. Obviously D. Accidentally14. A. depended on B. fought against C. suffered from D. focused on15. A. risk B. cost C. pace D. trialⅡ. 阅读理解（共16小题，每小题2分，共32分）第一节：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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
高一第二学期期中考试英语试卷含答案(共3套)
高一下学期期中考试英语试卷第一部分：单项填空（共 20 小题；每小题1.5分，满分 30 分）, 从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. One of our rules is that every student _______ wear school uniform while at school.A. mightB. couldC. shallD. will2. Our school makes _______ a rule that students______ bring their mobile phones to campus.A. it; needn’tB. it; mustn’tC. that; mustn’tD. that; needn’t3. Something terrible _______ if Li Chang was not coming to eat in his restaurant ______ he always did.A. must have happened; whatB. could have happened; asC. must have happened; asD. could have happened; what4. It is so wet there that the trees are extremely tall, some _________ over 90 meters.A. are measuredB. are measuredC. measuredD. measuring5. The fact is ______ I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand, which ______ my appearance.A. that; accounts forB. \; accounts forC. how; give an explanation toD. \; give an explanation to6. How happy we are! The holiday we have been looking forward _______ at last.A. to has comeB. having comeC. to having comeD. has come7. It is not always easy for the public to see _______ use a new invention can be of to human life.A. whoseB. whatC. whichD. that8. Eviden ce has been found through years of study _______ children’s early sleeping problems are likely to continue when they grow up.A. whetherB. howC. thatD. why9. You are saying that everyone should take equal responsibility, and that is _______ I disagree.A. whyB. whereC. whatD. how10. _______ is no doubt _______ Shanghai Book Traders will make greater and greater contributions to the development of Shanghai.A. It; thatB. There; whatC. There; thatD. It; what11. _________ the Silk Road covered a huge distance ________ modern day Xi’an with the Middle East and Europe, today one area in particular is associated with the name of the Silk Road.A. Why; linkingB. Why; linkedC. Although; linkedD. Although; linking12. It ________ long before we ________ the result of the experiment.A. will not be; will knowB. is; will knowC. will not be; knowD. is know13.One can always manage to do more things, no matter ________ full one’s schedule is in life.A. whereB. whenC. whatD. how14. You have to take some necessities such as ropes, a flash, boots, ________ you may get lost in the mountain if going hiking.A. in caseB. in order thatC. now thatD. so that15. Some great people said it was their primary school teachers and their lessons _______ they were fond of ________ influenced their whole lives.A. which; thatB. that; whichC. which; whichD. that; that16. This is the small house less than 15 square meters, under _______ roof lives a large family of three generations.A. whichB. whoseC. asD. that17. Biarni was hoping to join his father _______ was with Eric, but he was blown off course and found himself in an unknown land, ________ he eventually reached Greenland.A. who; from whereB. who; from whichC. what; from whereD. what; from which18. Today, the Xinjiang Autonomous Region remains an international crossroad ________ traders from surrounding countries, and tourists from all over the world regular meet.A. whoseB. whereC. whenD. why19. Paper cuts used for religious purposes ________ as offerings to the dead. People ________ whom the dead person was related would make these offerings on special days.A. are used; toB. using; toC. are used; forD. using; for20. Michael put up a picture of Lionel Messi beside the bed to keep himself _______of his own dreams.A. remindingB. to remindC. remindedD. remind第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
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。
山东省青岛地区2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
2023—2024学年度第二学期期中学业水平检测高一英语2024.04（考试时间：120分钟；试卷满分：150分）注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
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，先将答案划在试卷上。
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。
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 man ask the woman to do?A. Buy a computer.B. Apply for a job.C. Start a business.2. Where did the man last use his phone?A. In the hospital.B. In the bedroom.C. In the kitchen.3. What color is the house now?A. White.B. Pink.C. Yellow.4. Who does Jason think is the best player in his team?A. Andrew.B. Thomas.C. Matthew.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Shop assistant and customer.B. Footballer and fan.C. Family members.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。
高一第二学期期中英语试卷及答案
高一其次学期期中英语试卷及答案想要做好英语试卷我们就要多做英语的试卷，今日我就给大家看看高一英语，欢迎大家一起阅读哦其次学期期中高一级英语试卷及答案Ⅰ听力(共20题，每题1分，总分 20分)第一节听力理解(共15小题)听第一段对话，回答第1、2题。
1. Where is the conversation taking place?A. In a park.B. In a restaurant.C. At home.2. What can we learn about the man?A. He has had too many meat balls.B. He prefers fruits to ice-cream.C. He prefers meat balls to ice-cream.听其次段对话，回答第3~5题。
3. Why does the woman call the man?A. Because she wants to invite him for dinner.B. Because she has not seen him these days.C. Because the man has asked her to call him.4. What time will they meet?A. At 9:00 p.m.B. At 8:00 p.m.C. At 7:00 p.m.5. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Friends.B. A couple.C. Boss and clerk.听第三段对话，回答第6~8题。
6. Whats the weather like today?A. Nice and bright.B. Sunny and windy.C. Warm but cloudy.7. Whats the weather like in winter in the womans hometown?A. Warmer than here.B. Colder than here.C. More rain than here.8. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman has never seen a hurricane.B. They will check the weather report online.C. It doesnt snow frequently here in winter.听第四段对话，回答第9~12题。
高一下学期英语期中试卷及答案
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. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a hospital.C. In a post office.2. What is the woman doing?A. Looking for a new job.B. Planning her vacation.C. Talking with Ms. Martin.3. Which train will the woman catch?A. The 10:50 one.B. The 10:20 one.C. The 10:15 one.4. How does the man feel about what the woman said?A. Disappointed.B. Surprised.C. Frightened.5. What do we know about the woman?A. She has never been to Australia.B. She will go to Australia with the man.C. She’d like to see the bears in Australia.第二节听下面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，各个小题将给出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 is the man’s house?A. Opposite the station.B. Across from the park.C. Next to the bank.7. How will the woman probably go to the man’s house from the station?A. On foot.B. In the man’s car.C. By taxi.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
湖北省武汉市常青联合体2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷含答案
武汉市常青联合体2023-2024年度第二学期期中考试高一英语试卷（答案在最后）命题学校：考试时间：2024年4月18日试卷满分：150分第一部分听力（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。
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。
例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。
1.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.At school.B.At home.C.In a restaurant.2.How many days does the museum open every week?A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.3.What did the woman do on Thursday?A.She ate a cake.B.She looked after her mum.C.She played with her mum.4.What does the man think of Seoul?A.It is a wonderful city.B.It makes him feel bored.C.The weather there is cool.5.What is the man doing?A.Telling a story.B.Listening to music.C.Reading a book.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。
安徽省合肥市六校联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期4月期中考试 英语含答案
合肥市普通高中六校联盟2023-2024学年第二学期期中联考高一年级英语试卷（答案在最后）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.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the woman do today?A.Take a test.B.Go to the library.C.Translate an article.2.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers going to do now?A.Have lunch.B.Return the books.C.Go shopping.3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Friends.B.Boss and secretary.C.Strangers.4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where is Alice going after visiting her uncle?A.New York.B.Seattle.C.Washington.5.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In the man’s house.B.In a restaurant.C.In the woman’s office.第二节(共15小题;每小题15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。
江苏省梅村高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)
江苏省梅村高级中学2024年春学期高一期中质量检测英语学科一、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. Why does the man apologize to the womanA. He pressed the wrong button.B. He dropped her iPad.C. He broke her purse.2. What will the man do nextA. Have a get-together.B. Visit a company.C. Attend a meeting.3. What is the relationship between the speakersA. Father and daughter.B. Mother and son.C. Brother and sister.4. How does the man feel about the womanA. Bored.B. Surprised.C. Annoyed.5. What are the speakers talking aboutA. Shopping lists.B. Eating habits.C. Cooking methods.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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is the man asking forA. Eric.B. Laura.C. Heather.7. What will the woman do in about 20 minutesA. Pass on a message.B. Make a phone call.C. Go shopping.听第7段材料，回答第8、9 题。
高一第二学期期中考试(英语)试题含答案
高一第二学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）第一节：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，涂在答题卡上。
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 Shirley plan to do this afternoon ?Have classes. B. Go swimming. C. Do her homework.2.When is Peter’s father’s birthday ?On September 1st. B. On September 10th. C. On September 20th.3.Where will the man go first ?New York. B. Chicago. C. Washington D.C.4.What does the man offer to do ?Lend the woman his copy.Underline the important parts.C. Accompany the woman to the bookstore.5.What will the man probably do tomorrow afternoon ?Attend a meeting. B. Meet the woman. C. See a film.第二节：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，涂在答题卡上。
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小题。
6.What magazine will the woman work for ?Sports Weekly. B. Swim World. C. National Football.7.What will the woman most probably work as ?A designer. B. An editor. C. A secretary.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9小题8.What is the man’s cousin ?A sailor. B. A teacher. C. A journalist.9.How does the man find teaching ?Exciting. B. Boring. C. Challenging.听下面一段对话，回答第10至12小题10.What is the matter with Mr. Smith ?He is unqualified for his job .He can’t sleep at night.He got a sore throat.11.What does Mr. Smith teach ?Chinese. B. English. C. Physics.12.Why doesn’t Mr. Smith want to take a rest ?He has to help his students.He has rested for a week.He wants to visit a university.听下面一段对话，回答第13至16小题。
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。
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。
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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。
高一第二学期期中英语试卷及答案
高一第二学期期中英语试卷及答案第二学期期中考试高一英语试题高一英语下册期中试卷试题I. 听力(共两节，满分10分)第一节听力理解(2段共6小题;每小题1分，满分6分)每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。
请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
请听第1段对话，回答第1至3题。
1. Why is the woman looking for a houseA. To live near to her childrens school.B. To stay together with her husband.C. To spend the holiday.2. How many people are there in the womans familyA. FourB. FiveC. Six3. What can we know about the houseA. It has a large kitchen and a large dining room.B. The ground floor has two single rooms.C. It has a small swimming pool in the backyard.请听第2段对话，回答第4至6题。
4. What does the man think the weather will be like tomorrowA. CloudyB. FineC. Windy5. What does the man tell the woman specially to bringA. A hatB. FoodC. Drinks6. Where are the speakers going to meetA. At the beach.B. In the woods.C. At the school gate.第二节：听取信息：(共4小题;每小题1分，满分4分)听下面一段独白。
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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庄浪二中第二学期期中考试高一英语试卷第一部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节语音知识（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单调的划线部分读音相同的选项。
1．breakfastA. breatheB. dealtC. realityD. create2. pleasureA. expressionB. surelyC. measureD. s atisfied3. smoothA. footprintB. bloodC. gooseD. childhood4. advancedA. salesmanB. fortunateC. answerD. ability5. achievementA. machineB. stomachC. chemicalD. church第二节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
6．—Come in，please．Make yourself at home．－______．—I'm glad you like itA．Thanks．You have a nice place here．B．Oh，this picture is so beautiful．C．Thanks．What nice food you've prepared!D．OK．Let me look around your new house．7.．George couldn’t remember when he first met Mr. Anderson, but he was sure it was______ Sunday because everybody was at ______ church.A. /; theB. the; /C. a; /D. /; a8．--Is there a flight to London this evening?--There ____ be. I'll phone the airport and find it out.A. mustB. wouldC. mightD. can9．--Tom seems to have discovered all about the event.-- ____.A. So he didB. So do heC. So he hasD. So has he10．The teacher _________ the gifts to the children．A．gave away B．gave in C．give up D．give off 11．Do you know the most interesting story __________ took place long ago．A．which B．that C．who D．×12．His stepmother did what she could _____ him．A．help B．helping C．to help D．in helping13 ．Great measures ______ to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear.A. is takenB. are takenC. has been takenD. have been taken14．--Excuse me, what time is it now?--Sorry, my watch ___. It __ at the shop.A. isn't working; is being repairedB. doesn't work; is being repairedC. isn't working; is repairedD. doesn't work; is repaired15．______ for a long time, but he managed to catch up with his classmates at last.A. Having been illB. Being illC. He was illD. Though ill 16．Use the umbrella to ______ yourself from the rain.A. preventB. keepC. saveD. protect17．It was not _____she took off her glasses_____I realized she was my old friend.A. when, thatB. until , thatC. until , whenD. when, then18．Only then ______ how much damage had been caused.A. she realizedB. she had realizedC. had she realizedD. did she realize19．A decision was _______ that those who once _______ to the company in order to get a job would not be let _________.A. given; lay; stayB. made; lied; to stayC. designed; laid; stayedD. done; lying; staying20．Mike called ______ my house, but I wasn't in. So he left a massage telling me he would call ______ me the next day.A. at, atB. on, onC. at, onD. on, at第三节．完形填空(共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分)阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从21--40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
I was tired and hungry after a long day of work. When I walked into theliving-room, my 12-year-old son looked 21 at me and said, "I love you." I didn't know what to say. 22 several seconds all I could do was to stand there and 23 down at him. My first thought was that he must need 24with his homework or he was trying to 25 me for some news.Finally I asked, "What was that all about?""Nothing," he said. "My teacher said we should 26 our parents that we love them and see what they say. It' s 27 ” .The next day I called his teacher to find out more about this "experiment" and how the other parents had 28 ."Most of the fathers had the 29 reacting as you did," the teacher said. "When I first 30 we try this, I asked the children what they thought their parents would say. Some of them thought their parents would have heart trouble. The31 is," the teacher explained, "felling loved is an important part of32 . It is something all people 33 . What I' m trying to tell the children is that it' s too 34 we don' t all express those feeling. A boy should be 35 to tell his dad he loves him."The teacher, a middle-aged man, understands how 36 it is for some of us to say the things that would be good for us to say.When my son came to me that evening, I held on to him for ___37 second. And just 38 he pulled away, I said in my deepest, most manly voice, "Hey, I love you, too."I don' t know if saying that made either of us healthier, but it did feel pretty good. Maybe next time one of my children said "I love you.", it would not take me a whole39 to think of the fight 40 .21. A. down B. away C. out D. up22. A. After B. For C. At D. On23. A. sit B. get C. look D. knock24. A. rest B. time C. help D. paper25. A. report B. prepare C. answer D. excuse26. A. help B. tell C. ask D. make27. A. a matter B. an experiment C. a word D. a sentence28. A. said B. reacted C. done D. explained29. A. same B. different C. usual D. common30. A. suggested B. agreed C. allowed D. planned31. A. point B. idea C. way D. cause32. A. body B. health C. life D. study33. A. have B. know C. take D. require34. A. bad B. good C. late D. early35. A. fit B. ready C. worth D. able36. A. easy B. much C. often D. difficult37. A. a more B. a full C. an exact D. an extra38. A. before B. after C. because D. if39. A. day B. week C. afternoon D. night40. A. answer B. key C. reason D. experiment第二部分：阅读理解(共25小题，第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分；满分45分)第一节：阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。