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山东省潍坊市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解GROUP VOLUNTEER PROJECTSSchedule a project for your school, work team, non-profit, club, youth group, faith group, etc.Gather your group members and work together on a fun service project that makes a difference in your parks and community! Our volunteer programs are great team experiences for community organizations, youth groups and schools. Take a break from your routine, get outside get your hands dirty, and enjoy your spectacular national parks next door.No experience necessary. We provide all of the tools, training, and leadership.3-Hour Volunteer Projects Include: Types of Volunteer Projects:●Teambuilding●Habitat Restoration●Energizing Activity●Historic Gardens●Hands-On Learning●Historic Landscapes●Native Plant Nurseries SCHEDULING A GROUP PROGRAMSTEP1：LEND A HAND | FIND A VOLUNTEER PROJECTSelect a project(s) from our List of Available Projects.Submit a Group Project Request Form and let us know the project(s) you would like tojoin.STEP2：W AIT FOR CONFIRMATIONIf you selected an available project(s), we will respond to you soon with next steps. Please note, spring is our busiest season — all requests may take longer than usual.STEP3：PREPARE YOUR TEAMOnce you receive a confirmation, share the details with your team. Make sure your team is prepared to be outside, to get dirty, and to have a great day in the parks. There, you’ll be working alongside experienced park staff.MORE INFORMATIONQUESTIONS?**********************************************-561-3044.Thank you for your service and support! It takes many hands to care for and protect our parks. We look forward to working with you and your team!1．What is a feature of the Group Volunteer Projects?A．Offering no tools.B．Focusing on individuals.C．Requiring no experience.D．Including a sightseeing tour.2．What are you expected to do when scheduling a group program?A．Create a project of your own.B．Make your team fully prepared.C．Get the confirmation instantly.D．Buy necessary tools and uniforms. 3．What is the aim of the Group V olunteer Projects?A．To preserve local parks.B．To design new natural parks.C．To help local people in need.D．To conduct scientific research.Here comes a time for every family when the tables turn and the parent has to answer to the child. Mine came recently when my wife and I visited our son in Los Angeles.“Dad, don’t leave the water running when you brush your teeth,” Nathaniel admonished on our first night. All right, I figured, this is California, where drought (干旱) is a concern. But then more followed. Not to leave my awkward walking shoes sitting out, and did I even need such ugly footwear? Don’t wear a neck warmer when walking the dogs in the morning — it will warm up when we get to the park. And do you have to take a shower before we drive to Topanga?At the beginning, I wondered how I raised such a bossy child. But I recalled my own words when he was young: “Someday, you’ll have your own home and can live however you want. Until then, do as we say.” Now, it was payback time.I remembered being angry at my own father’s commands growing up, how he always tidied my desk or came into my room at dusk to close the windows. And so I smilingly followed Nathaniel’s nagging (唠叨).On our last afternoon, we were walking along ElMatador Beach and hit an extended patch of rocks — clearly the end of the line, I thought. Nathaniel wouldn’t hear of it and encouraged me to walk across one largest one to the next, patiently telling me where to place my arthritic (关节炎的) feet and hands as ocean waves came close. I was terrified, but after a couple hundred yards we eventually reached a fresh sandy beach.“You did it! I’m really proud,” he said, smiling, as if I’d just learned to ride a bike. It was then that I knew for sure that the son also rises to fatherhood.4．What does the underlined word “admonished” in paragraph 2mean?A．Warned gently but firmly B．Explained loudly but lovingly.C．Announced officially and clearly.D．Inspired deeply and indirectly.5．Why did the author refer to his father?A．For memory.B．For reference.C．For encouragement.D．For comparison. 6．What was the writer’s attitude towards his son at last?A．Annoyed.B．Regretful.C．Appreciative.D．Disapproving. 7．What might be the best tile of the passage?A．The Role Switch: Parent to PupilB．The Bossy Son: Nathaniel’s TakeoverC．The Beach Challenge: Crossing the RocksD．The Power of Words: Nagging to ChangeThere are millions — possibly billions — of ponds (池塘).Yet for a century or so, they are poorly understood and scientists have paid them very little attention. This neglect (忽视) might not have mattered if it were not for increasing evidence that ponds are extremely important habitats for wildlife.Ponds are being shown more bio-diverse than rivers or lakes. Interestingly, this seems to be partly due to the small size of ponds, which allows them to have a wide range of conditions. The community in a pond with clear water will be very different to that in a nearby seasonal pond made cloudy by farm animals. Ponds show far greater variation than rivers and streams, as flowing water tends to equalize water chemistry.So why have we ignored such a vital part of the natural world? A key reason appears to be the bias (偏见) we humans have where we assume that if something is small, it can’t be all that important. Rather than study ponds, scientists in the past typically headed for the largest lake or river they could find.Most of us also devalue ponds because we assume they are artificial habitats: we look at the human-made examples around us and don’t realize that these waters have a deeply ancient origin. In our new book Ponds, Pools and Puddles, we show that ponds have clearly existed on Earth as long as there has been land and water and the geological record shows they have been a constantpresence.Now, views are taking on new shapes. Last year, the Ramsar Convention, an international agreement, introduced a proposal on small wetlands, including ponds, giving crucial recognition to them. And the European Union-funded PONDER FUL project is gathering data on Europe’s ponds.In a world where freshwater faces big challenges, creating and protecting ponds provides a ray of hope: a piece of natural ecological (生态的) engineering we can easily achieve to help support one of the most threatened bits of the environment.8．What may contribute to the biodiversity of ponds?A．The nearby animals.B．The constant temperature water.C．Their diverse conditions.D．Their regularly changing conditions. 9．What caused ponds to be neglected?A．People’s love for nature.B．Insufficient ponds for research.C．People’s mistaken belief of ponds.D．Lacking scientific research methods. 10．Why is “PONDERFUL project” mentioned?A．To promote the Ramsar Convention.B．To prepare for the research on pondsC．To highlight the importance of small wetlands.D．To show the changing attitudes towards ponds.11．What can we conclude from the last paragraph?A．Penny wise, pound foolish.B．A small key opens a big door.C．Small streams make great rivers D．A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.We all know how it feels to get lost in a great book. Sometimes the characters and emotions can seem as real as those of our everyday lives, But what’s happening in our brains as we dive into those pages?A team led by Leila Wehbe and Tom Mitchell of Carnegie Mellon University’s machine learning department has provided answers to the question.The researchers gathered a group of 8 volunteers, and recorded their brain activity in an fMRI scanner(扫描仪) as they read Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone for 45minutes. Then, they put the volunteers’ fMRI data into a computer program they’d written. They’d designed the program to look for patterns of brain activity that appeared when the volunteers read certain words, particular characters’ names and other features of the story—a total of 195 different “story features”.When the researchers used all the 195 story features, the program was able to guess which passage was being read with an accuracy of 74 percent. Finally, the researchers repeated the test at every brain region, which allowed them to figure out which brain regions are processing which types of information.They find that our brains run individual words through the first round of processing in the visual cortex—the brain area that processes all visual input—and through higher-level processing areas like the left inferior frontal gyrus (左侧额下回). When the volunteers read descriptions of physical movement in the story, the descriptions adjusted the activity into the regions involved in sensing real-world movement. A variety of characters, meanwhile, were correlated with the activity patterns in the right posterior superior region (脑右后上区域). This all confirm the existence of what researchers call the “protagonist’s perspective(主人公视角)interpreter network(PPIN)”, a network of brain regions that enable us to “become” the protagonist of the story we’re reading.“We maybe not only toward a more accurate rate neural(神经的)model of language processing, but also toward a clearer understanding of how and why it can go wrong,” We h be said. Someday it may help us design individually tailored neurological treatments for reading disorders. And many people may in the future find it easier to get lost in the pages of a good book. 12．How was the study carried out?A．By using an fMRI scanner.B．By reading the book and telling feelings.C．By tracking the brain’s response to a story.D．By processing the book with a program.13．Why did the researchers repeat the test at every brain region?A．To test its effect.B．To improve the program prediction.C．To confirm “story features”.D．To identify brain’s processing regions. 14．What can we know about the findings of the study in paragraph 5?A．Readers can experience the story through PPIN.B．Higher-level processing areas are for storing words.C．Physical movements are processed in the inferior frontal gyrus.D．Characters are associated with the left posterior superior region.15．What is a possible application of the study?A．Promoting good reading standards.B．Improving humans intelligence.C．Curing people’s reading disorders.D．Mastering learning skills easier.Unaided, we can’t do anything without our feet. So why, when our quality of life is directly related to being active, do many of us ignore these two vital parts of our body?16 In 2021, a study over arise in foot tissues and how poor foot health affects everything from physical activity to the overall health of able-bodied people was conducted. “Foot problems can reduce quality of life, lead to loss of balance, make it difficult to put on shoes and increase the risk of falling,” the authors wrote in the journal Scientific Reports. Meanwhile, a 2017 study, also in Spain, of able-bodied university students confirmed this too. 17 It increased their risk of being socially cutoff.If foot pain limits your activity a and lasts more than a week, says Paul Langer, a sports-medicine podiatrist (足疗医生), it’s time to see a doctor for foot treatment. 18 They’re like the base of the Tower of Pisa. When they’re off, the tower leans (倾斜).Therefore, keeping our foot happy is rather critical. 19 Experts say every move we make creates a chain reaction in our muscles, and joints.The foot is the driver of all movement. 20 If afoot doesn’t work normally, it can drive everything up the chain to be of disfunction, too. The key to a healthy foot is strength and mobility through the hips (臀部). Therefore our feet need help from their friends above to keep them working properly.A．Spanish scientists expressed concern.B．All of this can affect activities of daily living.C．In fact, seeking help from experts is the best way.D．Poor foot health prevented them from being physically active.E．Taking care of your feet sometimes begins elsewhere in your body.F．When the foot hits the ground, everything else in the body changes.G．If the feet aren’t performing properly, they throw everything else off.二、完形填空It was one of my favourite parts of the day, when I walked my husky, Max, around our neighbourhood.Though wolf-like in 21 , he was a teddy bear at heart. My partner, David, and I had got him when he was 12 weeks old, and he 22 into our home perfectly. Now, he is 18 months old.As soon as we’d 23 our walk, we headed back towards home. We were around 200m away, when 24 I felt at thud (重击) on my back and everything went black. When I 25 , I was in the hospital, covered in 26 . David was by my bedside.Later David explained a woman had been driving down the quiet road where Max and I were walking when her vehicle lost control, 27 the sidewalk and hit me, throwing me head-first into a rock wall, causing serious damage to my head.The wall was 28 by trees and bushes, meaning my 29 body was hidden from sight from anyone walking past. Fortunately, Max had escaped, 30 . Realizing I needed help, our clever dog ran home to 31 the alarm. With Max’s help, my husband arrived at the 32 .He found me hidden behind a tree, unconscious (无意识的) and bleeding. I was rushed to the hospital, where I went through an 11-hour 33 operation because every bone in my face was broken.“You wouldn’t have 34 it if it weren’t for Max,” David told me, 35 . 21．A．voice B．behavior C．appearance D．smell 22．A．settled B．broke C．hid D．wandered 23．A．planned B．cancelled C．delayed D．finished 24．A．calmly B．silently C．suddenly D．eventually 25．A．came to power B．came to life C．came over D．came up 26．A．costumes B．sheets C．towels D．wires27．A．avoided B．approached C．mounted D．left 28．A．covered B．surrounded C．protected D．affected 29．A．homeless B．disabled C．lifeless D．burned 30．A．tired B．unharmed C．bored D．weakened 31．A．fix B．raise C．set D．test 32．A．scene B．hospital C．stop D．beginning 33．A．supportive B．creative C．preventive D．reconstructive 34．A．charged B．made C．got D．deserved 35．A．wide-mouthed B．calm-minded C．gray-haired D．teary-eyed三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2024-2025学年度高一英语下学期期末考试卷（含答案）（命题学校：xx省实验中学命题人、校对人： xx）第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题;每题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 does the man say about Jack?A. He's humorous.B. He's responsible.C. He's serious.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Cousins.B. Classmates.C. Uncle and niece.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. What to have for lunch.B. Where to buy some vegetables.C. Who will cook a meal.4. Where are probably the speakers?A. In the car shop.B. In the toy shop.C. In the clothing shop.5. What does the man usually do in his spare time?A. Play chess with his grandfather.B. Play video games.C. Do some exercise.第二节 (共15小题; 每题1.5分, 满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2023—2024学年度第二学期期末教学质量检查高一英语（答案在最后）(本试卷共四大题，满分150分。
考试用时120分钟)第一部分听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节听力理解(两段共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)共两小段，每段播放两遍。
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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
听第一段对话，回答第1～2题。
1.What is the man concerned about?A.His weight.B.His schedule.C.His diet.2.What does the woman advise the man to do?A.Eat more vegetables.B.Go to a gym.C.Change his plan.听第二段对话，回答第3～5题。
3.For how long will Bob stay in Harbin?A.Five days.B.Two weeks.C.One month.4.What does Bob want to do first when he arrives in Harbin?A.Visit places.B.Take photos.C.Try skiing.5.Who will travel with Bob?A.His brother.B.His friend.C.His sister.第二节听取信息(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)听下面一段独白。
请从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为6～10的空格中。
听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅题时间，录音读两遍。
Paul Mauriat and His MusicBlue Love The most6form is the one played by Richard Clayderman.Paul Mauriat He was born in7,1925in Marseille,France.He began to8at a young age.He started a9at the age of17.His music made the stories even more10and emotional.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，每小题2.5分，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
浙江省嘉兴市2023-2024学年高一下学期6月期末考试英语检测试题考生须知：1．全卷分试题卷和答题纸两部分，试题卷12页，答题纸2页，有四部分考查内容，满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。
2．本卷答案必须做在答题纸的相应位置上，做在试题卷上无效。
3．请用黑墨水签字笔将考生个人相关信息填写在答题纸的相应位置上.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纸上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What did the man do this morning?A．He went for a run.B．He joined a gym.C．He did some work.2．Why does the man need a map?A．To tour Manchester.B．To find a restaurant.C．To learn about China.3．What is the most important thing for the team to win?A．They worked very hard.B．They believed in themselves.C．They encouraged each other.4．Where did the man learn about Ieoh Ming Pei?A．From a museum guide.B．From a university course.C．From a video series.5．What will the speakers build?A．A new wall.B．A playground.C．A garden.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。
北京市海淀区2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题一、完形填空It was a Saturday afternoon when I was just ten. My grandmother entered the dining room with the mail and placed it by my mother, who 1 the thin envelope rather cautiously, paused and then tossed it into the wastepaper basket.“You can at least open it,” my grandmother said.“I don’t want to see one more 2 letter. Period!” my mother answered.“Poor Mommy,” I said. “Don’t feel bad. You’re a good writer.” But the words of a ten-year-old, while appreciated, were lost in the thick air of adult 3 that filled the room.Ignoring my mother’s response, my grandmother turned the basket over and pulled out the envelope. She 4 open the letter and read it silently. My heart was racing with expectation as she suddenly straightened up and charged at her daughter, pushing the letter under my mother’s nose. “There! There!”“Please, Mother,” my mother said sadly as she pushed the letter away.“Read it!” my grandmother pushed it back. “It’s an 5 !”My mother stopped. She looked first at me, then at my grandmother. Slowly, she read the words: “We are 6 to inform you...”I watched her face turn from 7 to joy. She jumped up and hugged my grandmother, whose face was now shining as if saying 8 I knew you would succeed.Now, years later, whenever I am hesitant to open my own letters in fear of rejection (拒绝), I can feel my mother and grandmother reach for the basket, 9 me to open them. And I also have my son to cheer me up. “Don’t worry, Mommy. You’re a good writer.” I know it no longer matters whether the mail holds an acceptance or a rejection, for I have learned about the power of 10 support.1．A．eyed B．handed C．opened D．received 2．A．invitation B．rejection C．explanation D．recommendation 3．A．anger B．concern C．confusion D．tension4．A．cut B．tore C．forced D．broke5．A．award B．apology C．acceptance D．advertisement 6．A．relieved B．regretful C．happy D．sad 7．A．disbelief B．dissatisfaction C．disagreement D．disappointment 8．A．calmly B．gratefully C．patiently D．proudly 9．A．encouraging B．allowing C．reminding D．instructing 10．A．unchangeable B．unconditional C．unforgettable D．unintentional二、语法填空阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
山东省日照市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解A river cruise (乘船游览) is an ideal opportunity to explore cities and landscapes beyond the ocean’s reach, while you are enjoying fine dining and exceptional service of waterways. The grand river destinations listed below ensure there’s a dream holiday tailored for you.Nile River CruiseYou’ll spend a few days in Cairo, tasting local food and visiting ancient sites with a full-day city tour that takes in the Egyptian Museum and a visit to the famous Khan El Khalili market to pick up some local produce. Moving on, you’ll enjoy a relaxing cruise down the Nile with some short trips along the way.Mekong River CruiseThe first few days will be spent on land where you’ll discover Ho Chi Minh City. On your cruise, you’ll make your way to Cambodia and discover floating villages, endless rice fields and breathtaking scenery. A visit to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat is uniquely included, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you’ll have the memorable time when the sun goes down.Rhine River CruiseWith an experienced guide, we can enjoy Amsterdam before boarding the MS Amadeus ship where we’ll discover cities like Cologne, Basel, and Strasbourg, each filled with rich history and culture. Optional short trips ashore include a visit to the famous wine region of Moselle Valley, where you can taste local wines.Danube River CruiseThe holiday begins in Munich, followed by a conducted city tour through the German city of Passau before cruising on the MS Amadeus ship. Along the cruise, you’ll stop off in Emmer Dorf, where you’ll enjoy a guided vineyard tour. You’ll witness the operatic beauty of Vienna, the bohemian wonder of Budapest and all the fantastic Eastern European charm of Bratislava. An invite to the captain’s grand dinner awaits you as the ship cruises into Linz.1．What can you do in Cairo?A．Restore ancient sites.B．Join in beach activities.C．Learn to cook specials.D．Shop at a local market.2．What highlights the Mekong River Cruise?A．Going sightseeing on land.B．Surveying floating villages.C．Experiencing rice planting.D．Witnessing the beauty of sunset.3．What do the last two cruises have in common?A．They offer a big dinner party.B．They serve local wine tasting.C．They provide a guided city tour.D．They allow access to Moselle Valley.Many climbers consider a selfie from the highest point on the planet to be the ultimate award. They call this their “Qomolangma selfie”. To get it, more than a few people have risked everything and tragically, many have died during the climb, with their precious images still locked in their cameras.But as a professional climber who’s spent the past. two decades pursuing summits(顶峰) all over the world, I had refused the idea of an expedition(探险) to Mount Qomolangma. The mountain seemed to represent the opposite of everything that I loved and respected about climbing.The first mountain I attempted to climb was just a 500-foot cliff. I, together with a friend managed to make our way a couple hundred feet up the nearly vertical(垂直) wall to the. safety of a small ledge. Sitting side by side, we watched the sun dip toward the horizon, amazed by what we had done and wondered how we were going to get down. The thrill of doing something most people wouldn’t consider, the discovery of the view at the top and the bond my friend and I shared all came to define the meaning of what I have been seeking in the mountain s ever since.I would have never changed my mind, were it not for an old friend and his devotion to one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries—whether Mallory, a legendary British climber, might have reached the top in 1924—nearly 30 years before Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay. The camera he likely carried had never been found. That’s how I found myself searching for a long-lost climber and, just maybe, history’s first highest point selfie.My expedition didn’t find the camera, but it did cause me to reconsider Mount Qomolangma. As I packed for Xizang, I expected that our state-of-the-art equipment and bottled oxygen would make the climb manageable, perhaps easy. Actually, when the top photo was taken,I was more exhausted than I’d ever been on any expedition. Along the way, I continuously tipped my hat, not just to Mallory, but to anyone who had the drive to push themselves up this route. 4．What are most climbers’ understanding of “Oomolangma selfie”?A．It comes at a big cost.B．It shows their respect for nature.C．It is inspired by passion.D．It brings a sense of achievement.5．Why did the author mention his first climbing experience?A．To stress the difficulty in climbing the cliff.B．To explain his focus on mountain climbing.C．To express his thoughts on “Oomolangma selfie”.D．To meet his desire to climb Mount Qomolangma.6．Which word can best describe the author’s expedition to Mount Qomolangma?A．Respectable.B．Challenging.C．Enjoyable.D．Charming. 7．What does the author seem to convey in the text?A．Not all expeditions are worth the effort.B．The meaning of climbing varies greatly.C．Perseverance lies behind “Qomolangma selfie”.D．Think twice before climbing Mount Qomolangma.I think it all started with microwaves. A typical microwave can cook an entire chicken in 16minutes. That’s 3 times faster than the best convection oven (对流烤箱). We still stand in front of microwaves, impatiently tapping our feet, waiting for popcorn to pop.Modern consumer technology and the Internet have only amplified that convenience impatience. We have emails that literally travel around the world in seconds, and yet we still ask the recipient: Did you get it? Where is it? It should be there. A file that takes more than 10 seconds to download is considered a crime.And we’re suddenly faced with a digital queue. The system can’t serve us all at once and asks us to wait. But waiting is a chain in our DNA that is breaking up. This leads to the toe tapping, fingers pianoing on the desk, pen chewing, and eventually hair-pulling as if the thought of waiting a few minutes will drive us mad.Millennials and Gen Z are products of an instant-response childhood. They’ve long lived ina world where their every thought is met with instant response in texts and social media. In real life, these same people have no idea how to wait for a response. The assumption (设想) is that real world works exactly the same as digital. But the system in a company or government doesn’t move at anything near digital speed. In fact, it often moves as slowly as it did in the pre-Internet age. There’s a disconnect between these waits and most of our lives lived through technology.We are biology living in a digital space, enjoying the benefits of instant answers and access, but unable to change our own programming to match its speed. Operating at digital and Internet speed is a great benefit, but we forget that somewhere in the instant access path is often a comparatively slow-moving and slow-thinking human, who can only do so much, and only at a certain pace.When people say slow down, take a breath, they usually mean that you should step back from a busy moment. But this should also include stepping back from your instant-access existence to see that not everything can happen right away. Most of the time, it just doesn’t need to.8．What does the underlined word “amplified” in paragraph 2 mean?A．Balanced.B．Worsened.C．Maintained.D．Weakened. 9．What is people’s reaction towards a digital queue?A．They lose patience to wait.B．They get embarrassed.C．They enjoy waiting to be served.D．They consider it as normal.10．What do we know about Millennials and Gen Z?A．They are lacking in social experience.B．They desire for immediate responses.C．They are deeply influenced by the social media.D．They have a good understanding of the real word.11．What can be concluded from the text?A．Accept things happen at their own pace.B．Go for instant response at any time.C．Make sure everything happens right away.D．Step back to see what has happened.Over the years, many scientists have attempted to explain why spending time in green spaces can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, from their supposed ability to clean the air to theirmysterious effects on our brains.The most common saying I tend to hear is that plants, particularly houseplants, clean the air. The latest research now suggests that in indoor spaces you would need a lot of them before you see any noticeable benefit. How many? Well, several hundred per square meter of living space to achieve the same benefit of simply opening a window.What we do know, however, is that there is something unusual about the color green that seems to affect how our brains function. Researchers investigating the effect of exercise on psychological well-being have found that seeing views of the natural world on screens had additional benefits over and above the workout alone. However, when they changed the screens to show the same views in black and white or in shades of red, the effect was markedly reduced compared to the original green. This may mean that having evergreen species in your garden or even something as simple as painting your fence green might contribute to its effect.Similarly, designing your garden to require higher maintenance (维护) so that it is not simply somewhere to sunbathe in summer may improve the beneficial effect by encouraging gentle workouts. Low-impact, prolonged exercise, such as gardening, can burn more calories (卡路里) than a hard-hitting gym session, despite feeling easier. It is a way of being active that may appeal to far more people.Gardening is also a classic form of practicing mindfulness, which can help to focus our thoughts on the here and now, distracting us from any worries or stresses. Mindfulness exercises are well-documented to have a positive impact on psychological well-being. So act now, embrace (接受) the power of greenery and turn your garden into a welcoming space.12．Which factor determines houseplants’ effect on cleaning the air?A．Their quantity.B．Their colors.C．Their varieties.D．Their placement.13．What is a benefit of seeing the color green during exercise?A．Promoting sports technique.B．Burning more calories.C．Increasing intelligence level.D．Improving mental health.14．What contributes to the popularity of gardening?A．It is accessible and effective.B．It is affordable and appealing.C．It requires higher maintenance.D．It offers a connection with nature.15．Why is gardening a form of mindfulness?A．It helps develop a sense of success.B．It frees us from our daily matters.C．It directs our attention to the present.D．It encourages learning and creativity.Creativity is the skill of thinking up new and different ideas and solutions. 16 It comes out in the way we do all sorts of-things, such as solving riddles, playing games or dreaming up new ideas.Neuroscientists describe creativity as the brain’s way of coming up with an idea that is original, new or different. Some people make art, music or paintings. 17 You can be creative in anything you enjoy, such as baking, inventing games or playing with numbers. “The best thing about creativity is that there’s no right or wrong way to do it — it’s about finding ways to have fun,” says Rakhee Jasani, a writer who helps people discover their creativity.18 It can relieve stress, give you energy and help you feel calm. “It’s like taking a deep breath when we’re feeling stressed,”Jasani explains. “Doing something creative that we enjoy is sometimes just for ourselves — it helps us to express how we’re feeling so that we feel stronger and prouder. ”Exercising can make your body strong. 19 Think of a time when you’ve solved a problem, finished a jigsaw puzzle — this is your creative brain at work.Neuroscientists say that being creative means your brain has to mix up different “mental representations” in order to come up with something new or different. Mental representations are the images your mind creates — like when you dream of flying or imagine yourself travelling somewhere you’ve never actually been. We can all be creative in our own way. You can’t be bad at it. 20A．Every single one of us has a creative. side.B．But that’s not the only way to be creative.C．Similarly, being creative helps to exercise your brain.D．You can make use of creativity to achieve your goals.E．Creativity has lots of benefits for your brain, body and mind.F．It’s just about exploring things and sharing them with others.G．Creativity is the way you use your imagination to express yourself.二、完形填空What can you see if you walk around the Rahway Trail in the South Mountain Reservation of Millburn? You may 21 more than just leaves, trees and animals. You’ll 22 fairies (小精灵) among the leaves. Small houses are 23 in the tree trunks and branches — a surprisingly sweet 24 in an otherwise normal-looking forest.The fairy homes were built by volunteers. The 25 to add small houses to the landscape came from a woman named Therese Ojibway. She wanted her son, who 26 from autism (自闭症), to have a safe space to explore in the 27 . “So, she found this Rahway Trail and 28 leaving small fairies here and there, creating something for her son and 29 to search for,” said Julie Gould, one of the keepers of the trail.The South Mountain Reservation noticed the 30 houses around the forest. When they 31 that Ojibway was making the little fairies by hand, they decided to allow her to continue building her 32 kingdom, which is now known as the Fairy Trail. “She thought this was a 33 of getting little children into nature and fueling their imaginations,” said Beth Kelly, another trail 34 .Ojibway and her son moved out of the area a few years ago, but their fairy trail legacy (遗产) 35 .21．A．pick up B．come across C．take away D．watch for 22．A．explore B．search C．frighten D．discover 23．A．hidden B．rested C．hung D．left 24．A．show B．memory C．sight D．place 25．A．goal B．idea C．imagination D．design 26．A．suffered B．died C．recovered D．escaped 27．A．river B．valley C．house D．forest 28．A．enjoyed B．allowed C．started D．advised 29．A．parents B．others C．fairies D．herself 30．A．extra B．similar C．little D．old 31．A．warned B．learned C．responded D．advertised32．A．magical B．distant C．lonely D．romantic 33．A．part B．matter C．result D．way 34．A．keeper B．member C．owner D．visitor 35．A．catches on B．shows up C．lives on D．goes up三、语法填空36．It will be a long time we meet again. (用适当的词填空)37．Deeply (affect) by the film, they couldn’t hold back their tears. (所给词的适当形式填空)38．All in all, it is high time that we devoted ourselves to (protect) oceans. （所给词的适当形式填空）39．remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create. (用适当的词填空)40．To their (disappoint), the applicants left the interviewer’s office with upset looks on their faces. (所给词的适当形式填空)41．(frank) speaking, I don’t -really appreciate the painting drawn by the well-known artist. (所给词的适当形式填空)42．My teachers and classmates helped me with my lessons after my long (absent) from school. (所给词的适当形式填空)43．There is some doubt he will turn up in the meeting. (用适当的词填空) 44．Benchley (dive) when he came cross an awful sight. (所给词的适当形式填空) 45．You may rely on that Jack will come and help us if we are in trouble. (用适当的词填空)四、书信写作46．假定你是李华，本学期你校开设了中国戏剧课。
河南省驻马店市A类重点中学2024春高一英语下学期期末联考试题留意事项：1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.选择题用2B铅笔将正确答案涂写在答题卡上；非选择题用0.5mm黑色墨水签字笔答在答题卡的指定答题区域内，超出答题区域答案无效。
3.答题前，请将姓名、考号、试卷类型按要求涂写在答题卡上。
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 is the woman's first choice to go to the airport?A. By taxi.B. By car.C. By bus.2. What will the man do on Sunday?A. Return the car.B. Go to the town.C. Stay at home.3. What is the doctor's suggestion?A. Taking two pills every six hours.B. Taking four pills every six hours.C. Taking six pills every four hours.4. Why is the woman moving?A. She bought a new flat.B. She wants to live near the opera house.C. She prefers a quiet environment.5. How much was the car last Friday?A. $870.B. $783.C. $696.其次节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
遵义市2023 ~2024学年度第二学期期末质量监测高一英语注意事项:1. 考试开始前, 请用黑色签字笔将答题卡上的姓名、班级、考号填写清楚, 并在相应位置粘贴条形码。
2, 客观题答题时, 请用2B铅笔答题, 若需改动, 请用橡皮轻轻擦拭干净后再选涂其它选项; 主观题答题时, 请用黑色签字笔在答题卡相应的位置答题; 在规定区域以外的答题不给分; 在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A. B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读, 一遍。
1. What does the woman ask the man to doA. Pick up his aunt.B. Clean up the house.C. Help in the kitchen.2. How much will the woman lend the manA. $30.B. $20.C. $10.3. What are the speakers doingA. Watching a film.B. Writing a story.C. Waiting in a line.4. Who is the manA. A guest.B. A waiter.C. A manager.5. What are the speakers talking aboutA. When to attend events.B. How to increase sales.C. Where to celebrate holidays.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。
2023—2024学年度第二学期阶段性质量监测高一年级英语学科听力部分注意事项：1.本部分听力考试共15小题，满分为20分。
考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡的对应位置上，答在试卷上的无效。
2.录音材料播放时，考生可将答案标在试卷上；录音材料播放完毕后，考生将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡的对应位置上。
3.转涂答案时，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，再选涂其它答案标号。
（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三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt?A. £ 5.19.B. £ 9.15.C. £ 19.15.答案为B。
1. What’s the woman going to do on Saturday?A. Attend a lecture.B. See a play.C. See a film.2. Where are the two speakers?A. In a plane.B. At a railway station.C. At an airport.3. What does the man imply about the weather outside?A. It’s cool.B. It’s slightly warm.C. It’s extremely hot.4. Why haven’t the two speakers met recently?A. They live in different cities.B. The woman has been away abroad.C. The woman was on a domestic trip.5. What is the woman likely to do for Walt?A. Buy him a tricycle.B. Teach him bike safety rules.C. Get him a bike.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面几段材料。
四川省成都市10县市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末调研考试英语检测试题注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的姓名、座位号和准考证号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“贴条形码区”。
2. 选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再填涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答，超出答题区域答题的答案无效；在草稿纸上、试卷上答题无效。
3. 考试结束后由监考老师将答题卡收回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman going to do?A. See her aunt.B. Go shopping.C. Mail a package.2. How does the woman probably feel?A. Excited.B. Annoyed.C. Puzzled.3. Where is the woman now?A. In the office.B. At home.C. In the hospital.4. When is Carol’s birthday?A. On January 16th.B. On January 19th.C. On January 30th.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and employee.B. Business partners.C. Teacher and parent.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。
高一下学期期末考试（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. Why does the man refuse to go and look at the dress?A. He’s too busy.B. He’s too lazy.C. He’s not interested.2. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a schoolB. In a libraryC. In a hospital3. How much was the TV set?A.$60B. $120C. $904. Why does the man mention other sources of energy?A. To criticize the man’s waste of oil.B. To agree that oil is becoming more important.C. To make the woman feel better.5. What seats does the man choose?A. The front-row seatsB. The side seatsC. The window seats 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，从每题所给的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。
试卷类型：A 汕头市2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末普通高中教学质量监测英语本试卷共8页，满分120分。
考试用时120分。
注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。
答案不能答在试卷上。
试题序号从“21”开始。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答无效。
4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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）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。
AWild Times In The Lone Star StateWhether you are enjoying the atmosphere in old-time towns, hiking into untouched wilderness or preparing for horseback adventures, the plains, grasslands and valleys of Texas make for an astonishing journey. This is a land rich in natural wonders—read on to discover how you could absorb yourself in a little authentic western culture.Hike A Natural WonderLocated in the Texas, Palo Duro is the second largest canyon(峡谷) in North America, dropping more than 240 metres. The highlight of along walk in this rough but beautiful region is to climb to the Lighthouse, a sandstone rock structure. From here, you will be amazed at the view across miles of dramatic Texas wilderness.Enjoy An Enchanted DuskShaped like a large, pink loaf of bread, the Enchanted Rock stands 130m highat the top. Hike up to its summit before sunset to take in the view across the uneven land below-and listen carefully: as night falls, you might just hear the rock start to make a screeching noise, just as the old legends insist it does at dusk.Meet The Real CowboysFort Worth, as Texans will tell you, is known as Cowtown. Every morning and afternoon, a herd of longhorns moves along Exchange Avenue in the world’s only daily cattle drive. The cows are heading to the stockyards. This energetic district is full of exciting bars and restaurants set among grand early 20th-century buildings.Explore The DepthsPreviously only accessible to experienced explorers, a section of the Natural Bridge Caverns—a huge cave system near San Antonio—has now been opened to all comers. It includes a new viewing area overlooking a passage called the Box Canyon, which provides a natural theatre for a sound and light show.21. What is Texas abundant in?A. Natural attractions.B. Old legends.C. Grand buildings.D. Ancient towns.22. Which place is recommended to enjoy the sunset scenery?A. Palo Duro.B. The Enchanted Rock.C. Fort Worth.D. The Natural Bridge Caverns.23. What can be concluded about Texas from the text?A. The Box Canyon is a theatre for performers to put on shows.B. In Fort Worth, cowboys drive cattle to the bars and restaurants every day.C. Tourists can overlook the Texas wilderness in the Natural Bridge Caverns.D. Climbing to the Lighthouse is the most attractive part of the hike in Palo Duro.BWhen I was in senior high school, I was scared of writing application letters. One of my biggest fears was the fear of rejection. Keeping myself in a safe space and doing things that I know I can perform well was my favorite pastime. But I knew I had to make a change, so I tried to apply for the college myself.When I received the first reply letter, I was taking a class then. My heart was beating wildly while I waited for the school internet to connect faster. When I saw the letter starting with “Thank you for your application. After a careful review...”, I felt my face growing hotter. Although it was a college I was not thinking of going to even if I did get in, I was heart-broken.This fear is applicable anywhere else: the fear of having your projects or ideas rejected or even the fear of being rejected from your friend group, to name but a few. I cannot tell you how many times I passed up the opportunity because I always thought there were better applicants out there, and for this reason, I missed out on so many opportunities to grow.Even nowadays, when I get a rejection letter from a scholarship application, I have the same immediate reaction, no matter how many rejections I’ve gone through. But the aftermath(创伤) does get easier Every time I am rejected, I am able to bounce back and hand in another application more quickly. Along the journey of rejections, I realize that I am not incompetent, but that everyone else maybe more capable. And that is okay.This fear will never truly go away. I’m still terrified to write and publish my articles. But it is thrilling to know that I write what I want to say, explore my mind and learn more about myself. Uncertainty is scary, but without experiencing the scariness, we would never grow, would we?24. What can we know about the author’s applying for the college?A. He knew he could perform it well.B. He stepped out of his comfort zone.C. He was unwilling to make a change.D. He couldn’t write application letters25. What caused the author to give up so many chances to grow?A. His discontent at the chances.B. His inner uncertainty about himself.C. His poor ability to take up the task.D. His previous experiences of being rejected.26. How does the author respond to being rejected nowadays?A. He struggles with self-doubt.B. He doesn’t feel scared any longer.C. He makes faster adjustments.D. He feels disappointed and desperate.27. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Relieve yourself of fear.B. Brave the fear of rejection.C. Reject saying no to yourself.D. Seize the opportunity to grow.CFor 32 years, Brenda Richardson has provided nutrition(营养) services to a diverse group of people aged 50 and older. Her journey began in college when she took a nutrition course that lit up her passion to become a registered nutritionist.After earning an undergraduate degree in dietetics(膳食营养学) and institution administration, Richardson was selected to practice at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, ter, she worked at several military emergency facilities and then became the hospital chief of clinical dietetics. She also left active duty to work as a food buyer and nutrition educator for schools. “I am excited to see the real impact that food, nutrition and dining can have on the prevention and management of malnutrition and the quality of life for each kid.” she recalled.In 1987, Richardson was offered a role serving a different population in long-term care. She was not only a consultant for independent living, assisted living and nursing facilities, but a so worked with food producers and distributors to develop dietary supplement products for seniors. Additionally, she volunteered with some organizations, where she provided education and training for their members to serve the elderly. “While I enjoy working in emergency care and schools, I prefer working with my colleagues.to prove the value of nutrition for healthy aging,” she said. “It is so rewarding to see improvements in person-centered care, the prevention and-management of malnutrition and other diseases, and the positive impact nutrition on individuals’ daily lives.”In 2019, after being nominated by the HealthCare Community Dietetics Practice Group and Indiana Academy of Nutrition, Richardson received the Lenna Frances Cooper Memorial Lecture Award. “This is a great honor that represents Cooper’s heritage and leadership in the field of nutrition and dietetics,” she said. “Her heritage has enabled me to improve my life through evidence-based nutrition. I am honored and humble.”28. What motivated Richardson to be a registered dietitian at first?A. Her duty for schools.B. Her journey to a college.C. Her service for seniors.D. Her attendance in a nutrition course.29. What is Richardson’s special contribution as a dietitian?A. She served as a nutrition consultant for schools.B. She became director of clinical nutrition at the hospital.C. She volunteered with her fellows to prevent diseases for each kid.D. She devoted herself to serving the aging population through food and nutrition.30. What does the underlined word “nominated” mean in the last paragraph?A. Appointed.B. Named.C. Proposed.D. Distributed.31. Where is this article probably taken from?A. A health magazine.B. A senior service website.C. A nutrition cookbook.D. An education newspaper.DIf you’ve ever cooked a complex meal with someone, you know the level of cooperation required. American researchers recently showed that in a virtual kitchen, artificial intelligence (AI) learned how to cooperate with ahuman just by watching humans work together.There are some ways researchers have already trained AI to work with people. Many approaches involve reinforcement learning, where an AI interacts with an environment online-which can include other AIs or humans—and is rewarded for making decisions that lead to desired outcomes. Google Deep Mind’s program Alpha Go, for example, learned the board game Go using reinforcement learning.But starting training an AI from zero to interact with people through complete trial and error can waste a lot of time and can be risky. Another choice is to train one AI to model human behavior, and then use that as a tireless human replacement for another AI to learn to interact with. Researchers have used this method in a simple game. But repeating human behavior in more complex settings can be difficult.Thus in the study, researchers used offline reinforcement learning—a method for developing strategies by analyzing recorded behavior rather than through real-time interaction. Previously, offline reinforcement learning had been used mostly to help virtual robots move or to help AIs solve mazes (迷宫), but here it was applied to the tricky problem of working with humans. Instead of learning by interacting with people, this A I learned by watching human interactions.“The research work introduces away for AI to learn to team up with humans, without even practicing with us. It could help improve human-AI interactions.” says Nikolaidis, director of a lab.In the future, humans will increasingly work with AI, both online and in the physical world. Sometimes we’ll want an AI to silently guide our choices and strategies, like a good teammate who knows our weaknesses. “It solves an important problem how AI can learn to work with people,” says Nikolaidis.32. What is the function of reinforcement learning in the passage?A. It’s how AI learned to work with peopleB. It’s how researchers helped AI learn cooking.C. It’s how Google Deep Mind developed AlphaGo.D. It’s how AI got rewards for making correct choices.33. What is the advantage of offline reinforcement learning?A. It relies on real-time interaction.B. It helps AI learn by interacting with people.C. It takes less time and has less danger.D. It is realized through mistakes and corrections.34. What is AI expected to do in the future?A. To cook a complex meal on its own.B. To point out our weaknesses directly.C. To offer voiceless guidance sometimes.D. To solve difficult problems for humans.35. What is the text mainly about?A. AI learns cooperation by practising.B.AI learns cooking from humans.C. AI learns cooking without humans’ help.D.AI learns teamwork by watching humans.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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1. What is the woman going to buy?A. A pair of boots.B. A new bag.C. A new car.2. What is the man doing now?A. Having lunch.B. Repairing a printer.C. Working on a computer.3. What is the man going to do next?A. Say goodbye to everyone.B. Run to the airport.C. Find a taxi.4. What is the conversation mainly about?A. Foods for dinner.B. Gifts for the birthday.C. Arrangements for the holiday.5 Who is the man talking with?A. A doctor.B. His teacher.C. His mother.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。
福建省福州第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解If you are a fruit grower — or would like to become one — take advantage of Apple Day to see what’s around. It’s called Apple Day but in practice it’s more like Apple Month. The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesn’t taste of anything special, it’s still worth a try, as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cat’s Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but you’ll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so it’s a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for it.At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games.Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园). If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Faversham in Kent.1．What can people do at the apple events?A．Attend experts’ lectures.B．Visit fruit-loving families.C．Plant fruit trees in an orchard.D．Taste many kinds of apples.2．What can we learn about Decio?A．It is a new variety.B．It has a strange look.C．It is rarely seen now.D．It has a special taste.3．What does the underlined phrase “a pipe dream” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．A practical idea.B．A vain hope.C．A brilliant plan.D．A selfish desire.4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A．To show how to grow apples.B．To introduce an apple festival.C．To help people select apples.D．To promote apple research.Anyone who experienced wet weather this summer will not be surprised to learn that this marks the fourth straight year the UK has endured a wet summer, a first in modern rainfall records dating back to 1914. This summer was only slightly wetter than usual, with the UK receiving 248.5 mm (9.78 inches) of rainfall — 10 percent above average, according to Met Office figures.The national rainfall average painted an interesting weather picture. Rain tended to fall in heavy showers, triggering flash floods. As a result, East Anglia in eastern UK experienced its third wettest August with more than double the normal rainfall, while the South East had one of its dullest Augusts, with only two-thirds of its usual sunshine. Yet, both areas had been dry and sunny for the previous five months and seemed to be heading for a long-lasting drought. In contrast, western and northwestern areas had the opposite experience — extremely wet in July, followed by a dry August. Remarkably, the North West had suffered from such a prolonged drought that it led to hosepipe (软水管) bans.Although some weather companies predicted an extremely hot barbecue summer, temperatures were only 0.6℃ above average across the UK. Even so, the first half of this summer saw Glastonbury enjoy a mud-free festival and Wimbledon remain hot and dry. While it didn’tbreak any temperature records, there were plenty of opportunities for barbecues this summer. 5．What was unusual about the weather in the UK this summer?A．It was rainy for the fourth summer in a row.B．It was the hottest summer on record.C．It had the least amount of sunshine ever.D．It had the biggest imbalance across the country.6．What contributed to the weather patterns this year?A．The long-lasting drought.B．The geographic factors.C．Sudden heavy rain.D．Small amounts of sunshine.7．What can be inferred from the last paragraph of the passage?A．People in Glastonbury celebrated a mud festival freely.B．Some weather companies did not give an accurate forecast.C．The western part of the UK was extremely wet in August.D．The extreme hot weather this summer led to fewer barbecues.After a sleepy Saturday morning on my son Andrew’s 15th birthday, I drive him to a shoe shop near our home in Toronto to get a pair of sandals. We time the trip to arrive right when the store opens. Andrew has difficulties speaking and prefers to go shopping when it’s not busy.“Size 41 of those black slip-on sandals, please,” I tell the two clerks at the shop when we arrive. Andrew slips his socked feet into the shoes. A perfect fit. We box them up and pay. Then I hold up his letter board.For 10 years, Andrew has used a picture chart to communicate. The images represent important and common words: people, places, food, greetings and activities. Years ago, we discovered that Andrew could communicate more than just his basic needs with a letter board. He can point to the letters and spell out words, statements, thoughts.Therefore, instead of using the “thank you” symbol on his picture chart, Andrew points to each letter, one by one: “Thank you.” When we look up, they are wide-eyed. One of the staff speaks up, “Can I ask you what that is? Because I have a brother-in-law who doesn’t talk.”This is what happens when we show up — by showing our true selves — in our strengths and our “scantiness”. We invite others into our humanness, and we allow them to share theirs. “Letme give you my contact information. I will teach you this method,” I continue. I ask the shop assistant about his brother-in-law, Jason is 30 and doesn’t speak, but he can do a lot for himself. Still, no one really knows him.“Amazing!” I say. “We’ve met people who started using this method when they were 50 or 15 or five! Andrew, what do you think?” Andrew starts pointing to letters: “Tell Jason he will change everyone’s opinion of him in 26 letters.”We are all moved, inspired, and thrilled. “Wow,” the clerk says, “Thank you.” Andrew smiles. This is how it happens, how we impact another person’s life in a split second: by delicately leading with our own.8．What do we know about Andrew from the first two paragraphs?A．He enjoys shopping on weekends.B．He has a habit of arriving on time.C．He likes less crowded places better.D．He prefers wearing sandals with socks on.9．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3?A．Introduce a new topic.B．Give an example.C．Show a solution.D．Provide a reason.10．What does the underlined word “scantiness” in paragraph 5 probably mean?A．Advantages.B．Weaknesses.C．Characters.D．Embarrassments. 11．What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph?A．Accept disabled people as they are.B．Respect a man and he will do the more.C．You will succeed as long as you keep doing it.D．A little kindness goes a long way.In the 1950s, British historian Northeaster Parkinson came up with a concept which was later known as Parkinson’s Law of Triviality. It says that the amount of time spent discussing an issue in an organization is oppositely connected with its actual importance.Parkinson’s Law of Triviality is also known as “bike-shedding (车棚)”, after the story Parkinson uses to illustrate it. He asks readers to imagine a financial committee meeting to discussa three-point agenda. The points are as follows: A proposal for a £10 million nuclear power plant;A proposal for a £350 bike shed; A proposal for a £21 annual coffee budget.What happens? The committee ends up running through the nuclear power plant proposal in little time. It’s too advanced for anyone to really dig into the details. The discussion soon moves to the bike shed. Here, everyone’s an expert. In the end, the committee runs out of time and decides to meet again to complete their analysis.Bike-shedding happens because the smaller a matter is, the more people will have an opinion on it, even when there is no genuine value to add. When something is outside of our circle of capability, like a nuclear power plant, we don’t even try to express an opinion. But when something is understandable, everyone wants to show that they know about the topic at hand.How can we avoid bike-shedding? The main thing you can do is to have a clear purpose. Priya Parker, the author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, says that any successful gathering needs to have a focused purpose. “Specificity,” she says, “is a key element.”When it comes to choosing your list of invitees, Parker writes, “if the purpose of your meeting is to make a decision, you may want to consider having fewer cooks in the kitchen.” Getting the result you want — a thoughtful, educated discussion about that power plant — depends on having the right people in the room.12．Which one actually takes up the most time in Parkinson’s imaginary financial meeting?A．The story used to illustrate the solution.B．The nuclear power plant proposal.C．The bike shed proposal.D．The coffee budget proposal.13．What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A．What requires more effort may get less attention.B．The more you know, the less you speak.C．What is simple for you may be tough for others.D．The more you put in, the better your result will be.14．What does the author suggest for a successful meeting?A．Taking different opinions into account.B．Setting a specific time limit before the meeting.C．Spending less time in discussing the minor issues.D．Avoiding inviting people with little relevant knowledge.15．What does the text mainly talk about?A．An important element in decision-making.B．A nuclear power plant dilemma.C．Why we call for an effective meeting.D．Why we tend to focus on small matters.Have you ever wondered why it feels so satisfying to sing in the shower? You are alone. You are warm. The air is moist (潮湿的), making your throat feel comfortable. 16 You’re at once relaxed and pleasantly energized by the water. Little can take you away from the simple tasks at hand. You control the speed and pitch. And the bathroom provides wonderful resonance (共鸣).Now imagine singing while driving. You are sitting, stuck by a tight seat belt that limits airflow. Without any warm-up, you probably start right in with the first song you hear. The air is drier. And to stay awake, you may be drinking coffee, which can make you thirsty. 17 While singing along to the radio, your voice may get lost in the noise of the song and the car.From my personal experience, I realize the importance of not only focusing but also setting the right conditions during practice. 18 This is why some argue against baseball players practising hitting before a game. They try hitting different types of throws, even slower ones that they wouldn’t see in a real game.19 To warm up, I practise deep breathing exercises and relax my tongue with “blah blah blahs.” Brightening my face helps make my sound more energetic. My voice becomes richer and stronger when I practise opening up my mouth by yawning, imagining the back of my mouth expanding like a frog’s. I also adjust the way I stand. 20A．As a saying goes, practice makes perfect.B．The stress of driving and staying safe keeps you tense.C．I always try to recreate the great feeling of singing in the shower wherever I am.D．You are standing up straight.E．You are annoyedly clearing your throat.F．Poor training may lead to poor results.G．After all, an upright guitar wouldn’t sound right if it was bent.二、完形填空The summer heat hit me as soon as I got off the flight. No 21 people from Rio take a week off for this happy occasion. I could feel it already — the Carnival was in the 22 !To experience the 23 of the Carnival for myself, I went to a street party.24 , I arrived just in time — the show was about to begin as I took my 25 in the merry crowd. I could see a group of around 20 Brazilian dancers and a band in fancy 26 standing in the street. The crowd 27 with excitement.Then there was an explosion of bright colours and lively 28 , and the group 29 action. The band started playing a(n) 30 samba beat, the 31 twisted and turned and the crowd began to cheer. The whole group started 32 down the street. The Carnival current carried us through the ever-growing sea of people, dancing 33 . The smell of roasted meat filled the air as we 34 wave after wave of street stands. I was so 35 in the party fever that I hardly noticed five hours fly by!What an amazing first day in Rio!21．A．doubt B．point C．wonder D．need22．A．air B．room C．way D．head 23．A．food B．spirit C．origin D．smell 24．A．Luckily B．Hopefully C．Absolutely D．Finally 25．A．ticket B．turn C．chance D．place 26．A．atmospheres B．decorations C．costumes D．lights 27．A．listened B．waited C．jumped D．hugged 28．A．firecrackers B．entertainment C．illustrations D．music 29．A．brought out B．put out C．turned into D．jumped into 30．A．boring B．surprising C．energetic D．religious 31．A．visitors B．organizers C．viewers D．dancers 32．A．marching B．getting C．rushing D．following33．A．at times B．all the way C．from then on D．in reaction 34．A．ate B．enjoyed C．clapped D．passed 35．A．rolled back B．caught up C．held back D．brought up三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
高一英语参考答案第 1 页（共 5 页）唐山市2023—2024 学年度高一年级第二学期期末考试英语参考答案第一部分听力1. A2. C3. C4. B5. A6. C7. B 8. A9. A 10. C11. C 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. A 第二部分阅读理解21. D 22. C 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. F 35. G第三部分语言运用第一节36. A 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. B 41. A 42. C 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. D第二节51. origins52. which53. featuring54. of55. has beenstopped57. easier58. an59. to relax60. what第四部分语言知识第一节61. announced62. rolled63. muscles64. somehow65. absolutely66. precious67. fold68. shallow69. normal70.elements第二节71. through/over72. away/out/off73. off74. in76. by77. in78. about79. out80. of第五部分书写主要考查书写意识、书写规范和书写程度。
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ASix people are talking about the newly-built garden on the roof of their building.Jasmine: I loved the idea when Wilber first told me about it. We had lots of meetings with our neighbors, trying to make them understand why it’s good to build a garden on the roof. Now people love coming here, and we have made a lot of friends!Wilber: The whole thing wasn’t easy at first. But Jasmine helped a lot. And she was really good at making people happy to donate (捐赠) money for the roof garden.David: My kids love going up there. They sit there watching butterflies and birds. The roof garden brings them closer to nature.Samuel: You want something green? Visit the park! It’s only one block away! After the roof garden was built, small insects started flying into my room! And the kids leave mud on the stairs when they come down from the roof!Rosie: Our building is now cooler in the summer. My baby sleeps well even on hot summer days!Flora: Guess where these tomatoes are from! Not from the supermarket. They’re from our roof! It’s wonderful, isn’t?1. Who dislikes the roof garden?A. Jasmine.B. Rosie.C. Samuel.D. Flora.2. What does Wilber tell us?A. Jasmine helped to get the money.B. Tomatoes grew well on the roof.C. Children always make stairs dirty.D. There are birds in the roof garden.3. What can be inferred from the interview?A. Babies like sleeping in the roof garden.B. Most of the speakers love the roof garden.C. The roof tomatoes sell well in the supermarket.D. David first came up with the idea of a roof garden.BWhen you need to see a doctor, surely you will want to see a good one. But there is one important thing you may never have thought about: Has your doctor rested enough?Doctors in our country often have to work 34 hours or longer without sleep. Most of them work 104 hours a week, and some even 150. (There are only 168 hours a week!) One report said that a doctor who works such long hours cannot think more clearly than a drunk driver. Another found that doctors who sleep 5.8 fewer hours than the week before might make 22% more serious mistakes. Surely no one wants to get in a car that is driven by a drunk driver. So, how safe would you feel when you are under the care of a tired doctor?Sadly this problem has been around for a long time. There are no laws about it yet and hospital bosses don’t look like they care either. And that is why we doctors are asking you to join us on the street this Sunday. Fight together with us on the street so we can fight better for your life in the hospital.Time: 1 p. m. July 15 Place: City Hospital Square4. How long do doctors often have to work per week in the country?A. 34 hours.B. 104 hours.C. 150 hours.D. 168 hours.5. What does the underlined word “Another” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. A country.B. A doctor.C. A report.D. A driver.6. Why does the writer compare a tired doctor with a drunk driver?A. To find out who can think more clearly.B. To give an example of a common disease.C. To show who can work longer without sleep.D. To give the reader a clear idea of the danger.7. What is the purpose of the text?A. To warn doctors not to work too long.B. To get support for the fight for doctors.C. To tell people how to find a good doctor.D. To call for a law against drunk driving.CImagine the tallest building in the United States. Fill that giant building 44 times with rotten fruits and vegetables. Now you know how much food Americans waste every year.It is hard to believe, right? About 133 billion pounds of food get thrown away. That’s one-third of all the food we produce. And a lot of it is thrown away for one simple reason: It’s ugly.The problem is that nature isn’t perfect. Apples can get scarred (留下疤痕) by storms. Cucumbers grow in C shapes. Carrots change into unusual fork-like forms. Watermelons get too big to fit on a refrigerator shelf. These crazy-looking fruits and vegetables may taste great. But most grocery stores refuse to sell them. Store owners say people judge food by how it looks. No one wants a tomato that looks like a two-headed monster. But what if you could buy that tomato for half-price?A new movement is trying to make people see the “beauty” in ugly food. Some stores are selling ugly produce. It tastes the same. And you pay less for it because the food doesn’t look perfect.Usually, the stores find a nicer word than “ugly”. A Canadian chain uses “naturally imperfect”. In some US stores, it’s “misfit produce”. Whatever you call it, ugly food helps many people. Farmers get paid for food they were going to have to throw away. Shoppers get cheaper fruits and vegetables. The ugly-food movement will also help some of the 44 million Americans who don’t have enough to eat. Many groups give the ugly produce to hungry people.So really, who cares if that carrot looks a little… ugly?8. Why are lots of fruits and vegetables thrown away in the US?A. Because they don’t look nice.B. Because they have gone bad.C. Because they don’t taste good.D. Because they are badly polluted.9. What is the 5th paragraph mainly about?A. The stores selling ugly food.B. The better names for ugly food.C. The number of hungry Americans.D. The benefits of the ugly-food movement.10. What does the mark “…” in the last paragraph suggest?A. The author would like to buy ugly carrots.B. No one would care if a carrot looks a little ugly.C. T he author does not quite like the word “ugly”.D. Nobody really wants to buy carrots that look ugly.DFeet help us walk, run, dance, and jump. The words feet and foot are also used in everyday speech.To be under someone’s feet means to be troublesome. In other words, you are standing too close to someone and are getting in their way. Some adults criticize (批评) children for being under foot.Speaking of children, if someone says their home will soon have the pitter-patter of tiny feet, it means the family is expecting a baby!Now, people who are active do not let grass grow under their feet. They are never in one place for very long. People who can think and take action at the same time are said to be able to think on their feet.Some people appear to have it all. They have money, a good education, good looks, a great family and a large circle of friends. You could say they have the world at their feet. This means whatever they want seems to be there for them.People who have both feet firmly on the ground are realistic and practical. They are not dreamy. You might say such a person is well grounded. If you are a bad dancer, you might be described as having two left feet. To dance well, it is better to have a right foot and a left foot.Sam loves skiing. He thinks that it would be fun to own a ski resort (滑雪场) high in the mountains. But he knows nothing about running a business. So, he decides to get his feet wet. In other words, he wants to get used to a new situation.He joins an organization for resort owners and attends their meetings. He travels to ski areas all over the United States. This helps Sam get his foot in the door. Having a foot in the door is a starting point. This expression comes from people selling things door-to-door. They would block the d oor with their foot so people couldn’t close the door on them.11. What would you say to someone who is “under your feet”？A. Oh, I’m terribly sorry.B. Take off your feet!C. Sorry for the trouble.D. Excuse me, you are in the way.12. Which of the following describes people who keep moving about?A. They are always under foot.B. They can think on their feet.C. They have the pitter-patter of tiny feet.D. They never let grass grow under their feet.13. What should you try to avoid if you want to succeed in doing something?A. Having two left feet.B. Getting your feet wet.C. Getting your foot in the door.D. Having both feet firmly on the ground.14. What do we know about Sam’s new business?A. It’s a big success.B. It’s not started yet.C. It lies high in the mountains.D. It opens only in winter.15. What may be the best title for the passage?A. Use your feet properly.B. Feet help us walk and run.C. How to be a good dancer.D. Ready for a new business.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
