湖南省张家界市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
试卷更新日期:2024-08-08 类型:期末考试
一、第一部分,听力,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(共5 小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5 分)
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1. What will the man do this afternoon?A、Do some running. B、Go swimming. C、Play basketball.2. Where will the girl eat breakfast?A、At the school café. B、At the library. C、At home.3. What does the man suggest the woman save money for?A、A purse. B、A watch. C、Warm clothes.4. When will Jack meet Mr. Rich?A、At 2:00 p. m. B、At 4:00 p. m. C、At 5:00 p. m.5. Why does the man make the phone call?A、To cancel a weekend trip. B、To make an appointment. C、To get some information.
二、第一部分,听力,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(共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
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6. 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is Frank usually responsible for at home?A、Washing clothes. B、Cleaning the house. C、Preparing the food.(2)、What does Frank think Karen should do?A、Relax more. B、Study harder. C、Do some chores.7. 听材料,回答问题。(1)、How did Alan get his first car?A、He bought it himself. B、His parents gave it to him. C、It was a prize from a competition.(2)、What was the woman's first job?A、A teacher. B、A salesgirl. C、A law firm clerk.(3)、When did Alan start making money?A、In primary school. B、In high school. C、In college.8. 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Why does the woman want to do some sports?A、To cure illness. B、To be energetic. C、To be stronger.(2)、Which sport does the man often play?A、Swimming. B、Tennis. C、Football.(3)、How will the woman learn yoga?A、She will hire a yoga coach. B、The man's friends will help her. C、She would like to take a yoga class.9. 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What does Melissa think of her last job?A、It's interesting. B、It's relaxing. C、It's stressful.(2)、How long did Melissa spend at the seaside?A、One week. B、One month. C、Three months.(3)、What does Melissa like to do best?A、Make coffee. B、Take a trip. C、Plant flowers.(4)、What does Melissa plan to do?A、Get a haircut. B、Get a job. C、Visit the man.10. 听材料,回答问题。(1)、At what age did Alexandra became world famous?A、Eight. B、Ten. C、Eighteen.(2)、Which country does Alexandra live in now?A、America. B、Britain. C、Romania.(3)、What can be known from the speech?A、Alexandra hasn't visited Italy so far. B、Alexandra's family came to America in 1980. C、Alexandra had her first art show at the age of eight.
三、第二部分,阅读,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。 (共15 小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5 分)
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11. 阅读理解
Empty Bowls: Grand Marais needs volunteers & bakers!
Overview
Empty Bowls: Grand Marais will be hosting its yearly fall community event on Thursday, November 16, at Up Yonder in Grand Marais. The goal of the event is to spread awareness of food safety in the Cook County area. And the raised funds will be distributed(分配) back into the community.
What's expected
Community members are invited to come and enjoy a bowl of soup for lunch or dinner(or buy quarts of soup for takeout). A bake(烘焙) sale fundraiser will also take place at the same time, with a goal of raising $3,000, which is enough to provide 300 meals through programs in Cook County.
Volunteers are needed for the event to help with a variety of tasks, such as baking cookies, cupcakes, pies, mini fruit bread loaves, etc.
Event details
*Location: 1615 West Highway 61, Grand Marais
*Time: Lunch 11 AM—1PM; Dinner 5 PM—7 PM
*Price:
Kids(10 and under): eat free
Adults: $8 per person
Take-out quarts:$15 per adult
To learn more about Empty Bowls: Grand Marais, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/EmptyBowlsGM
(1)、What is the purpose of the community event?A、To spread the idea of food safety. B、To promote the popularity of baking. C、To develop people's community spirit. D、To remind people of traditional food culture.(2)、What are community members possibly expected to do?A、Sell cupcakes. B、Serve the table. C、Buy some snacks. D、Advertise the activity.(3)、How much should a couple with a 9-year-old kid at least pay for dinner?A、$8. B、$16. C、$26. D、$30.12. 阅读理解A story of a woman named J. K. Rowling catches the attention of many people. Her journey began with a dream of becoming a writer. However, she would have to persist(坚持)for many years before her dream came true.
Almost as soon as she decided to get to work on putting her ideas down on paper for her book, she was stopped by her mother's death, which later left Rowling seeking a job as a teacher in another country. It was not long before things got worse for Rowling. She just became jobless with a child, getting by on unemployment benefits. Despite the difficulties, Rowling persisted in the creation of her book. And she did so by catching every spare moment she could while her child slept to write. Finally the day came when she completed her manuscript(手稿).
However, the challenges didn't end there. Even after Rowling finished her manuscript, challenges still remained. Twelve different publishing houses refused her novel, and she found herself almost ready to quit before her manuscript would eventually get accepted. And it was at that moment that J. K. Rowling's luck turned around.
Today, J. K. Rowling is one of the best-selling authors of all time. In fact, she is the highest paid novelist in the world, with her books having been translated into over 80 different languages and with over 500 million being sold.
"Rowling's story serves as a reminder. When meeting some struggles and refusals along my way to success, I would keep my feet on the ground, keep my eyes on the target, and keep moving towards it. Finally, I believe success will be just around the corner," one of Rowling's fans said.
(1)、What did Rowling have to do to complete her manuscript?A、Work as a teacher. B、Make full use of time. C、Send her child to her mother. D、Seek support from her family.(2)、What was a challenge after Rowling finished her manuscript?A、Receiving doubt from readers. B、Having a low payment on her work. C、Getting refusals from publishers. D、Translating her work into other languages.(3)、What does Paragraph 4 mainly focus on?A、Rowling's success in writing. B、Rowling's desire for writing. C、The features of Rowling's work. D、The competition faced by Rowling.(4)、What's the fan's opinion towards achieving success?A、Patience will pull you through. B、More reading leads you to success. C、Difficulties strengthen the mind. D、All hard work will pay off.13. 阅读理解Boxing has been practiced for centuries——it was even one of the sports in the original Olympic Games in ancient Greece. More recently, boxing has become the mainstream in the UK, with hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life participating in the sport every week. But why? The answer lies in the physical, mental and even social benefits boxing can bring.
Its physical benefits are clear. Whether it's practicing with a punching bag(沙袋) or a partner or facing an opponent in the ring, boxing can be an intense form of exercise and give a full-body workout. It can improve muscular strength, and it can also increase fitness—allowing someone to work out harder, for longer. These can, in turn, have a positive impact on other aspects of physical well-being, like heart health and weight management.
But the high physical demands of the sport aren't just good for the body——boxing can also have a positive impact on someone's mental well-being. Dr Jessica Pinchbeck, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Fitness at the Open University, says that boxing can mitigate some of the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Exercising regularly is already widely known to be good for mental health, but boxing can also bring a sense of discipline and focus.
And there is a third benefit of putting on the boxing gloves. Practicing punches can be done alone, of course, but boxing is not just an individual activity——it also involves working with others to train and stay safe. Dr Gavin Williams, Senior Lecturer in Education at the Open University, says that this cooperation and team work can create a sense of identity and belonging. So, no matter what the reason that attracts someone to boxing, the interactive elements of the sport mean it can also have profound social benefits.
Good for body, mind and social interactions? It's not surprising that more and more people are stepping into the ring.
(1)、How does the author develop the passage?A、By giving examples. B、By making suggestions. C、By listing reasons. D、By answering questions.(2)、What does the underlined word "mitigate "in Paragraph 3 mean?A、change. B、determine. C、control. D、reduce.(3)、What would be the best choice according to Dr Gavin Williams?A、Practicing boxing in the ring. B、Practicing boxing with a partner. C、Practicing boxing on your own. D、Practicing boxing with a punching bag.(4)、What would be the best title for the text?A、The benefits of boxing B、Boxing leads to great teamwork C、The ways to practice boxing D、Boxing does good to your health14. 阅读理解From shipping to oil drilling, sounds from human activities spread across the oceans. This noise causes much trouble to ocean creatures. However, according to a new study, climate change might influence how sound travels through the water.
Human-caused climate change impacts the ocean in many ways, such as changing its temperature, salt levels, and acidity(酸度). When the water becomes more acidic, it also can't absorb certain sounds. So those sounds travel further, adding to the noise in some areas. However, this effect is not as big as other changes. Changes like temperature and salt level can affect how the ocean's different layers(层) mix. That, in turn, affects how sound travels.
"We were surprised to see that actually there was a big change in the North Atlantic," says Luca Possenti, who studies sound in the ocean at the Royal Netherlands Institute. Researchers used computers to model how those factors influence noise levels across the world's oceans. They compared the models of the world now to models of the world in about70 years if climate change continues. In the North Atlantic, they saw an increase in sound levels in the upper 125 meters of the ocean.
This was caused mostly by ice melting from Greenland, forming a cold layer of water near the ocean's surface. When sound travels through water, it turns toward the coldest area. This made sound waves get stuck in the cold top layer and spread further out across the water instead of traveling deeper. As a result, the sound became louder at this specific depth in the North Atlantic.
The rising noise levels in the Atlantic Ocean is concerning as it could stress out animals reliant on sound for communication, hunting, and navigation. Marine mammals already avoid loud harbors, but with noise levels increasing everywhere, we don't know what will happen.
(1)、What did the new study find?A、Oil drilling causes much trouble to ocean creatures. B、Human activities are major sources of noise pollution. C、Shipping has a great influence on the ocean environment. D、Climate change may affect the way sound travels in water.(2)、What has a bigger effect on ocean noise?A、Wind speed. B、Ocean acidity. C、The depth of the sea. D、Ocean temperature.(3)、How did researchers carry out the study?A、By building a model of climate change. B、By modeling changes in ocean noise levels. C、By doing field research in the North Atlantic. D、By finding areas with increasing ocean noises.(4)、What do we know about the sound traveling through waters?A、It can spread to the deep ocean. B、It can be easily blocked by ice. C、It goes towards the colder areas. D、It travels faster on the ocean surface.四、第二部分,阅读,第二节 (共5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分, 满分12.5 分)
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15. 阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to pack the materials for camping
Everyone needs a break from everyday life. Camping can be a great way to get outdoors and surround yourself with nature.
Bring a tent. It should also be light and easy for transport. If it's supposed to rain at all while you're camping, make sure your tent has a rain cover so you don't get wet while you're sleeping. Some campsites or outdoor stores may offer tent rentals if you don't have a tent you can use.
Choose a sleeping bag. Sleeping bags have different ratings to determine the temperature at which they can keep you warm and comfortable. Check the weather at the campgrounds and determine what the lowest temperatures are so you know which sleeping bag to bring along. But if you're camping in cooler months, you may need something thicker.
Many times, a campfire is your only heat source while you're camping, so some foods may not cook as easily as others. Look for foods that you can cook, such as hot dogs, vegetables and meats, since they're the easiest to hold over an open fire.
Pack a basic survival kit. It includes items like pocket knives, flashlights, first aid supplies and multipurpose tools, so you can stay safe while you're camping. You can either buy a prepackaged camping survival kit or you can make your own and carry it in a toolbox.
A. Prepare food that's easy to cook.
B. Use a cooler to keep food cold.
C. It should be large enough for you and your things.
D. Look at an outdoor store for different types of tents.
E. If you're camping in summer, you can use a thin sleeping bag.
F. Make sure you have a survival kit in case there's an emergency.
G. When you start planning your trip, make sure to pack the materials you need.
五、第三部分,语言运用,第一节 (共15 小题;每小题1分,满分 15 分)
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16. 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jane had lived her entire life in a small town. Though she had spent decades dreaming about 1 , she never took action to make it happen.
On her 65th birthday, Jane made a 2 decision. She sold all her belongings and with a backpack, she 3 . The initial(开始的) days on the road were 4 —she felt like she finally lived the life she had always dreamed of.
Yet, after a few weeks, she began feeling 5 . With each new step, her legs grew sorer(酸痛). Finally, she slammed(怒摔) her backpack on the ground and sat down beside it with 6 . Staring hopelessly into the road ahead, she 7 loudly, "I have nothing left in my life!"
It 8 that a life adviser heard her words while resting behind a tree near her. He decided to help her, so he grabbed her backpack and 9 quickly. Shocked and in complete10 , Jane cried more loudly, "That backpack was all I had. Now everything is gone!" About twenty minutes later, she collected her 11 , and slowly walked forward. And she 12 saw her backpack in the road a short distance ahead of her. She was so 13 that she couldn't help exclaiming, "Oh, thank heavens! Now I can continue onward ..."
As we journey through our lives, we may experience unbelievable 14 . During this time, it seems we've lost everything, but actually, we are holding a backpack of support. So don't lose 15 . Keep going, and you'll achieve your dream.
(1)A、 traveling B、 teaching C、 working D、 writing(2)A、 strange B、 smart C、 brave D、 quick(3)A、 showed up B、 set off C、 arrived D、 hesitated(4)A、 boring B、 normal C、 amazing D、 busy(5)A、 nervous B、 confused C、 relaxed D、 painful(6)A、 sweat B、 tears C、 joy D、 fears(7)A、 reported B、 laughed C、 repeated D、 shouted(8)A、 happened B、 showed C、 seemed D、 proved(9)A、 responded B、 moved C、 disappeared D、 apologized(10)A、 sadness B、 silence C、 control D、 doubt(11)A、 belongings B、 memories C、 energy D、 emotion(12)A、 gradually B、 certainly C、 naturally D、 surprisingly(13)A、 proud B、 peaceful C、 grateful D、 curious(14)A、 disappointments B、 expectations C、 happiness D、 victory(15)A、 interests B、 heart C、 chances D、 balance六、第三部分,语言运用,第二节 (共 10 小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分 15分)
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17. 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Yan Ning of the Chinese Academy of Science (receive) the 2024L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award in Paris on May 29, 2024. YanNing, a professor at the School of Life Science at Tsinghua University and founding president of the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation, is the eighth Chinese scientist (win) the award. The (award) were aimed at recognizing the women's pioneering research in life and environmental sciences, and in particular their major contribution dealing with global public health challenges, including cancer, and malaria.
She is also an advocate for gender equality in research and science education. She(organize) an annual forum for female scientists since 2015, and she has (gradual) recruited more female principal investigators in the two research institutions she leads— Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation and Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, where more than half of the managers are women.
In her speech, Yan said, "This recognition is not just a testament to my own efforts, but also a celebration of the countless individuals have supported and inspired me along this remarkable journey." "I have message for all the girls and everyone watching this: it can be (challenge) to be a female scientist, but not to the extent that anyone should be stopped. So, be brave, be (you)!"
七、第四部分,写作(共两节,满分40分)
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18. 第一节
Animals are very important to our world. Write an article about protecting animals. Use the diagram below to help you.
注意: 1. 词数 80 个左右;
19. 第二节,阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。When she looked around her house, Betty Margaret saw lots of electronics. Along with the usual things like her laptop and smart phone, there were all her kids' electronic devices: cell phones, video devices and more! There seemed to be more than enough ways for her and her three children to be online all day, every day.
Ms. Margaret worried that her kids were becoming too dependent on the Internet and electronics. Then she began to reread one of her favorite books, Henry Thoreau's Walden, which gave Ms. Margaret an idea. Thoreau spent 2 years in a simple cabin without running water, and having to grow his own food. Maybe she and her family could live without such luxuries as computers and electronic devices for a while.
Ms. Margaret talked with her kids and explained that she wanted the family to try living for 6 months without the Internet, cell phones, TV and video games. Ms. Margaret writes articles for a newspaper in Australia, and had written several books as well. She told her children that if they agreed, she would write a book about their experience and they could go on a trip abroad with the money from sales of the book. Her three children agreed, and the "experiment," as Ms. Margaret called, began. Over the course of the experiment, the Margaret children had different reactions to life without electronic. Before the experiment began, Anni, the eldest of the children, read books more than her younger brother and sister. She therefore had relatively easy adjustment to the family's new lifestyle. Anni could also use the library's computer for her homework. Bill, who loved to play video games before the experiment began, had to find a way to spend more time practicing his saxophone(萨克斯). Susan, the youngest child in the family, had the hardest time adjusting to life without electronics. She felt restless(不安的) for the first weeks and later, influenced by her elder sister, gradually began to find interest in the novel experiences brought by various books.
注意:1.续写词数150个左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The family carried on with the experiment for the six months without technology controlling their lives.
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Ms. Margaret wrote the book she had planned.
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