河北省衡水中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次综合素养评级英语试题
试卷更新日期:2024-08-08 类型:月考试卷
一、第一部分 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)
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1. 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Sunflower season is right around the corner. Here are several most beautiful golden fields near London.
Garsons Farm
At Garsons Farm you will find three separate sunflower fields across its 155 acres. You'll need to purchase a crop farm pass (£4 for adults, £1 for kids) in advance and pay 99 pence per flower. This farm is also home to over 75 varieties of fruits, vegetables and plants that can be picked during your visit, but be sure to check crop availability on its website beforehand.
Hitchin Lavender Farm
This spot is most famous for its purple crops of lavender (熏衣草), but it is also home to dozens of sunflowers! You will be charged £6 for your entry to the farm, and 50 pence per stem. And for £50 you can hire a personal photographer and have your very own photos with the plants.
Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park was founded to help protect rare species of farm animals in 1971. You will not only find flowering sunflowers but plenty of furry four-legged friends, too. The park also contains several photo stations throughout the field. Tickets must be booked in advance and cost £7 per adult.
Broomfield Farm
This fruit farm is open every Saturday and Sunday for those who want to see sunflowers on their weekends! It produces all kinds of fruits, vegetables and flowers that you can purchase in their farm shop or pick yourself during your visit. You are allowed to bring a picnic with you and the £4 entry is taken off your "pay and weigh" bill at the end.
(1)、What's the entry fee for a couple and two kids if they go to Garsons Farm?A、£6. B、£7. C、8. D、£10.(2)、Where can you see rare farm animals?A、At Garsons Farm. B、At Bromfield Farm. C、At Cotswold Farm Park. D、At Hitchin Lavender Farm.(3)、Who is the text mainly intended for?A、Sunflower lovers. B、Holiday campers. C、Field researchers. D、Nature photographers.2. 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。13-year-old Ava Dorsey is the founder of Ava's Pet Palace, a business that sells organic dog and cat treats."I actually had the idea when I was six with a picture I drew of a palace,"she says.It was a detailed design for dogs and cats and she had serious plans to build it one day.
Unlike most dog treats that you find in stores, dog treats sold by Ava's Pet Palace are 100% organic, and are non-GMO(非转基因). Ava has set a goal for herself with these dog treats, and she wants every treat to be healthy, tasty, and top-quality. Seriously, some of her treats sound delicious enough for people to eat! "All of my bags now have the USDA organic stamp, and we're very excited to have gotten it because it's something I've wanted for a long time,"she says."A lot of stores like to see organic products because customers like it, so that was really exciting."
Ava says the biggest challenge of being a kid in business is when people don't take her seriously, but undoubtedly Ava has proved that her doubters are wrong! When asked how she defines(定义) success, Ava says,"When you hit a bump in the road, you shouldn't give up and you keep trying."She learned that from her mom, who sounds like a smart lady! Some more things Ava has learned from her years in business: Hard work eventually pays off and there is nothing wrong with asking for help.
As far as the future of the pet treats industry goes, Ava is optimistic——but she'd also like to be an inspiration for change."There's not much diversity(多样性) right now, so that's something I would love to see in the future,"says Ava."I would also love to see more kids in this industry.There aren't many other teenagers around, and I hope that I can be an inspiration to others who hope to lead the pet industry."
(1)、What can we learn about Ava's Pet Palace from the first two paragraphs?A、It is a palace for pets. B、It is very popular among kids. C、It sells organic pet food. D、It designs stamps for customers.(2)、What does"hit a bump in the road"in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A、Drive on a stone road. B、Escape a setback in business. C、Face a challenging situation. D、Encounter an unexpected opportunity.(3)、What can be inferred about Ava's future goals?A、She plans to enlarge her business in other industries. B、She wants to employ more teenagers in her company. C、She intends to be a leading figure in the pet industry. D、She hopes to break new ground in the pet treats industry.(4)、Which of the following best describes Ava?A、Patient and hard-working. B、Determined and creative. C、Confident and humorous. D、Friendly and outgoing.3. 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。A new song by the famous band The Beatles has been released despite half of the band members no longer being alive, thanks to the help of AI.
The Beatles was a legendary British rock band that remained second to Elvis Presley from the 1960s. It was made up of four musicians—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The new song, titled Now and Then, is unique because it combined the singing of McCartney and Starr with Lennon, who passed away in 1980, and the guitar skills of Harrison, who passed away in 2001.
The song was initially written and partly recorded by Lennon in the late 1970s and further developed by band mates years later but as technology then was limited, they didn't release it due to the sound quality not being satisfying.
Peter Jackson, most famous for directing The Lord of the Rings, directed the music video for Norw and Then and it can be watched now online. It was thanks to new Al audio restoration (音频修复) technology that Peter Jackson allowed the four band members to "come together" one last time.
Since its release last week, the song has been well received in the UK. Beatles fans around the world favoured this historic musical event.
"Now and Then is an absolutely heart-warming piece of work, "posted Liam Gallagher, whose hits were affected by The Beatles' musical style.
Of course, there are those who are not totally interested in the song. "Now and Then is not terrible. But honestly, it's kind of boring, "Geoff Edgers wrote in The Washington Post.
The Times in the UK said the song showed Al being used to its best advantage.
(1)、Why was the song "Now and Then" not released at first?A、The song was not completed. B、The sound quality was not good enough. C、The band members did not like the song. D、The song was let out before its official release.(2)、How did Peter Jackson contribute to the song?A、He wrote and recorded the song. B、He invented new audio restoration technology. C、He restored the band members' sound using AI. D、He played the guitar on the recording.(3)、What is the attitude of The Times towards the release of Now and Then?A、Supportive. B、Curious. C、Unfavourable. D、Unclear.(4)、What is the best title of the text?A、The Beatles Remains Second to Elvis Presley B、Beatles Fans Welcome the New Song of The Beatles C、Peter Jnckson Directed the Music Video for The Beatles D、The Beatles Released a New Song with the Help of Al4. 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。Psychologists tell us our self-image defines(限定) what we believe we can and cannot do. Each of us over the years has built up belief about ourselves: Unconsciously, our pictures of who we are have been formed by past experiences. As self-image plays a great role in our growth, gaining a proper understanding of it and even making changes to it can hold significant meaning for our development.
Changing our self-image is possible: Some psychologists suggest we begin to change our self-image by mentally picturing ourselves performing well at some tasks. Since we presently react to things based on our present images, it's suggested that we replace those with better ones. In many experiments, people were asked to sit quietly for a few minutes each day and imagine themselves doing well. For example, subjects would sit and imagine themselves throwing darts(飞镖) at a bull's-eye on a target Over a period of weeks, their dart game improved.
The point of changing self-image is not to develop an image of ourselves that is not real. The aim is to find the real self and to bring our mental images of ourselves in line with our true potential. However, it is generally accepted among psychologists that most of us fail to do justice to ourselves. We're usually better than we think we are.
Another important part of changing self-image is to not think about past mistakes. Don't let failures do harm. It is all right to make mistakes. But when they have taught us what we did wrong, we should forget them and not dwell on(纠结于)them. Sometimes we keep remembering our failures or mistakes and feel guilty or embarrassed about them, and then we develop a fear.
It is important to have realistic expectations of ourselves. Some of our dissatisfaction might come from expecting too much of ourselves. If our goal is to reach perfection, we are doomed(注定要失败的)from the start.
(1)、Which situation agrees with the idea of the passage?A、To win a speech contest, Tina pictures herself speaking more confidently. B、To get along with her classmates, Doris always humbles(使卑微)herself. C、To become a star player, Alex repeatedly plays back his mistakes in his mind. D、To be better than his classmates, Joe sets an unrealistic goal.(2)、What is the purpose of paragraph 3?A、To clarify(澄清)the key to changing self-image. B、To confirm(确认)the effect of changing self-image C、To propose a new view on changing self-image. D、To stress the importance of changing self-image.(3)、According to the author, how should we regard our past mistakes?A、They are tools for overcoming fear. B、They are warnings for future. C、They are part of our growth. D、They are barriers to our development.(4)、What is the main idea that the author conveys in the passage?A、Overcoming fear through past mistakes. B、Building a realistic self-image through proper imagination. C、The importance of humility(谦卑)in personal growth. D、Setting realistic goals for personal development.二、第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
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5. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Straw Weaving(草编)
What's the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of wheat straw? However, Wu Cui, an intangible cultural inheritor, can turn the straw left over from harvested wheat into beautiful and eye-catching functional artworks.
The Origin of Straw Weaving
.The Book of Rites, one of the classical works of Confucianism, also records that there were already mats made of cattail grass and professional straw-weaving craftsmen during the Zhou Dynasty.
The Process of Straw Weaving
Straw weaving is a method of manufacturing daily items or artworks. Wu explains the process of straw weaving: selection of materials is the first step of a complicated, time-consuming and labor-intensive process that can take weeks, or even months, to complete. You need to sketch (素描)the piece on paper, which requires drawing skills. .Even by finishing that process, it does not mean that you will always create a good piece of work. and the hardest part is to make it lifelike
In the past, woven straw items could be found almost in every household in the countryside. But due to the impact of industrialization. manufactured goods have replaced such products, which yield low profits, and there are only about 100 individuals engaging in the work across the country. "The world has changed, and craftsmen need to pursue the beauty and artistry of straw culture to help the craft survive and thrive," Wu says.
The Future of Straw Weaving
From her perspective, straw weaving should respond to people's needs and preferences, while still drawing inspiration from traditional culture. " ," she says. When asked about her plans, Wu says she wants to dig deeper into local traditional culture and create cultural creative products by developing the straw-weaving technique.
A. The Current Situation of Straw Weaving
B. Next comes weaving, shaping and preserving of the work
C. Craftspeople should try their best efforts to promote products
D. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008
E. Most people would probably just see it as a pile of waste in a farmer's field
F. The earliest straw-weaving products were discovered at Hemudu Cultural Ruins
G. Craftspeople should be responsive and creative and constantly update their products
三、第二部分:语言运用(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
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6. 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was shocked when my socially awkward sister, who had suffered from Asperger Syndrome (阿斯伯格综合症), decided to sing in front of the school. I knew she would 1 me in some way, so I protested. However, my parents insisted that she 2 and I would have to be part of the audience. I silently hoped that something would happen to 3 me from watching her losing face.
As I waited in the hall, sweat 4 my forehead. I comforted myself that no one knew she was my sister and tried to persuade myself that it would be 5 . The lights darkened and the 6 opened to reveal (使露面) my sister standing alone on stage. She seemed 7 , taking a minute to stammer (结结巴巴地说) her name and class. 8 began to be heard in the audience.
I shifted nervously in my seat, afraid what was about to happen. But as my sister started to sing, I was 9 . Her voice flowed effortlessly and melodiously, filling the hall with its 10 . I watched in wonder, realizing I had never known she could sing so 11 . I listened carefully to the lyric (歌词) she had written herself, feeling ashamed for doubting her 12 . My heart gave way as I heard the heartfelt words.
In that moment, guilt and shame flooded my heart. 13 my unwillingness to support her, she had never taken anything that I had done to her to heart. It was then that I determined to love her 14 . It was as if a veil (面纱) had been 15 from my eyes, and my heart was full.
(1)A、 embarrass B、 impress C、 surprise D、 support(2)A、 hide B、 quit C、 escape D、 perform(3)A、 protect B、 save C、 recover D、 rescue(4)A、 picked up B、 climbed upon C、 took off D、 went up(5)A、 impressive B、 exciting C、 fine D、 challenging(6)A、 characters B、 lectures C、 curtains D、 signals(7)A、 confident B、 nervous C、 prepared D、 relaxed(8)A、 Cries B、 Crashes C、 Whispers D、 Screams(9)A、 entertained B、 disappointed C、 relieved D、 shocked(10)A、 power B、 weakness C、 silence D、 darkness(11)A、 softly B、 loudly C、 quietly D、 beautifully(12)A、 abilities B、 failures C、 talents D、 weaknesses(13)A、 Without B、 Despite C、 Beyond D、 Within(14)A、 extremely B、 equally C、 unconditionally D、 finally(15)A、 lifted B、 dropped C、 covered D、 hidden四、第一节 语法填空(共10小题,每小题1.5分,共15分)
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7. 语法填空
High school students and those who help in their education in Cyprus have developed unusual robot. The robot uses ChatGPT artificial intelligence, or AI, technology. ChatGPT is a system (develop) by U. S, company Open AI and backed by the technology company Microsoft. The aim of the students is to use the technology (improve) learning experiences in the classroom.
ChatGPT is an AI system that can have a (discuss)and create written work. It can create material is based on what it has learned from a large database of digital books, online writings, and other media. The robot is (name) AInstein. It is the size of a small adult. The robot even has a screen for a face that appears to show human expressions.
Tutor Elpidoforos Anastasiou is the project's leader. He said that students can ask it questions, it can answer back, and the robot can even help teachers teach more (effective).
Anastasiou showed how AI can be fitted to the classroom with AInstein (show) how part of Albert Einstein's theory of time relativity can (explain) by talking about a moving object called a pendulum(钟摆).
Their experience with AInstein shows that we should not fear AI, but rather approach it care and responsible consideration. "
五、第二节 词汇运用单词填空(每个空只填一个单词)(共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)
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8. Even a small success can give you a sense of (成就). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)9. With the time to go hiking a (临近), we feel very excited. (根据中英文提示填空)10. He (问候) me in the street with a friendly wave of the hand. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)11. Come and see her in (表演) with the new band. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)12. Your trip to Alaska sounds really (令人着迷). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
六、句子翻译(共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)
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13. In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales (并入) the Kingdom of England. (根据汉语提示完成句子)14. The peaceful landscape of the "Emerald Isle" and its many green counties is a (视觉盛宴). (根据汉语提示完成句子)15. If you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are (非常有可能) to experience local culture and customers first-hand. (根据汉语提示完成句子)16. Imagine (有机会) to sing together with hundreds of other people while your are at home alone. (根据汉语提示完成句子)17. It has (证明是) a positive influence on the lives of many people. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
七、第三节:观点表达题(共4小题,满分10分)
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18. In the story Waiting for Godot, how did Danny feel when he thought of falcons(游隼)? What changed his mind?19. In the story The Personality Potion, what helped Danny overcome his fears?20. In the story The Ultimate Trainers, the third chapter(章) is "Jake Tries Them Out". Please describe Jake's running scene on the trainers in the chapter, especially his feelings, inner thoughts and actions. (Words that you may use: Jake, lap 圈, fast, zoom round 极速绕行, pick up, flash, fresh)21. In the story Black Dan, what do you think of Stevie? Give your reasons.
八、第四部分:书面表达(满分20分)
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