咸阳市实验中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解NLB Mobile app—a library in your pocket!The National Library Board (NLB) Mobile app is your personal library anywhere anytime. By signing in, you will be able to enjoy the full suite of services available to library members such as borrowing items and reading e-magazines and e-newspapers. But even if you don't sign in, you can still：●Search the library catalogue (目录) and share the title..●Locate nearby libraries based on your current location.●View highlights of library happenings.What do I need to sign in?You will need a "myLibrary ID". If you do not have it, you can register one on the NLB official website or using the app's login page—tap on the "+" button on the top right of the app's screen.What if I forget my "myLibrary ID" or password?You can retrieve (恢复) your "myLibrary ID" and password：●On NLB official website with your ID number. Once you have signed in, the system will automatically detect if you have a "myLibrary ID" and display it. It will also let you reset your password if you have forgotten it.●Via the NLB Mobile app with your ID number. Tap on the "+button on the top right of the app's screen, then tap on “Forgot your 'myLibrary ID' or password”.When I try to log in, the app says "Profile already exists". What do I do?We are sorry that you are encountering this problem! Here are the steps：●Go to your phone's Settings menu.●Select "Apps" or "Application manager" or "Applications".●Tap on "NLB Mobile".●Tap on "Storage".●Select "Clear Data".●Select "Clear Cache (缓存) . "●Try signing in again. It should work this time. If not, please take a screenshot (截屏) of theerror message and email it to ***************.sg.1．Users can do the followings via NLB Mobile app without signing in EXCEPT ______.A.sharing the title of the items in the libraryB.reading e-magazines and borrowing booksC.locating libraries near their current addressD.watching the most interesting part of library activities2．What is a must for users to retrieve their "myLibrary ID" and password?A.The real address.B.The phone number.C.The real name.D.The ID number.3．Users are advised to email ***************.sg when they ______.A.decide to voice complaints about the serviceB.have advice for the NLB Mobile appC.are unable to clear NLB Mobile data on the phoneD.fail to solve the "log in" problem following the instructionsOn the International Day for Monuments and Sites,China Daily's digital employee Yuanxi and Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes' official virtual cartoon figure "Jiayao" together introduced an interactive (交互式的) digital platform that hosts a virtual copy of the Mogao Grottoes' Library Cave to the world.The platform was developed jointly by the Dunhuang Academy and the Chinese tech firm Tencent. It uses gaming technologies to show the historical scenes of the Library Cave in the digital world.The Library Cave in Mogao Grottoes was discovered in 1900, with more than 60,000 cultural relics unearthed. It was one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the 20th century.On the platform, visitors can role-play and "time travel" to ancient dynasties and talk with eight historical figures. The public can enter the platform through the Digital Dunhuang website and its WeChat mini program."In the digital age, the model of 'culture + technology' has been introduced to promote the development of Chinese culture. The digitalization rate of China's precious cultural relics is over 70%, " according to iResearch.Institutions such as the Palace Museum have also started online digital services of their own.AI technology allows the public to view the interior of the buildings through the Palace Museum's WeChat mini program.The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has also encouraged the development and transformation of culture by digital means. The CCTV has created a series of digital collections with different Dunhuang themes, such as the divine deer, Youyou. It was created based on the image of the nine-colored deer from Dunhuang murals (壁画) ."Digital collections are welcomed among young people, who grow up in the information age. They not only protect the cultural intellectual property (知识产权) but also bring the public closer to China's 'excellent traditional culture'," noted Dunhuang Art Institute.Su Bomin, director of the Dunhuang Academy, told Xinhua that more efforts will be made to explore new forms for showing cultural relics and offering the public greater cultural experiences in the future.4．What can we know about the virtual copy of the Mogao Grottoes' Library Cave?A.The Dunhuang Academy developed it secretly.B.Both time-traveling and gaming technologies were used in it.C.It was discovered in the 20th century with more than 60,000 cultural relics.D.People can have access to it through the Wechat mini program of Digital Dunhuang 5．According to iResearch, what has the model "culture+technology" been applied for?A.Showing the latest technologies in China.B.Helping cultural institutions make a profitC.Pushing the development of Chinese culture.D.Encouraging young people to explore Chinese cultural relics.6．How does the author introduce the success of digital collections in Paragraph 7?A.By listing numbers.B.By giving examples.C.By giving definitions.D.By making comparisons.7．Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?A.China's new way in rebuilding Mogao Grottoes' Library Cave.B.China's interactive digital platform in developing Dunhuang culture.C.China's success in promoting the digitization rate of cultural relics.D.China's latest advances in the development of cultural intellectual property.Research led by an ecologist Bart Hoekstra shows that birds are affected by the mass use of fireworks on New Year's Eve.The research studied how many birds take off immediately after the start of the fireworks, at what distance from fireworks this occurs and which species groups mainly react. "Birds take off as a result of an acute flight response due to sudden noise and light. Wealready knew that many water birds react strongly, but now we also see the effect on other birds throughout the Netherlands, "says Bart Hoekstra.Last year, a study discovered that geese are so affected by fireworks that they spend about 10% longer looking for food than normal during at least the next 12 days. They apparently need time to restore their energy to their former condition, after escaping from the fireworks.Because 62% of all birds in the Netherlands live within a radius (半径) of 2.5 km of inhabited areas (居民区) , the effects of fireworks are high for all birds throughout the country. "Flying requires a lot of energy, so ideally birds should be disturbed as little as possible during the cold winter months. Measures to ensure this are especially important in open areas such as grasslands, where many larger birds spend the winter. The effects ofbirds live there, which are less likely to fly away from disturbance, " says Bart Hoekstra.People who argue for fireworks-free zones in areas where large birds live advise that fireworks should mainly be lit as far away from birds as possible. It would be best for birds if people try to use light shows without sound, such as drone (无人机) shows instead of fireworks.8．How many aspects did the research mainly study?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.9．If geese normally spend 10 days looking for food, how long will they spend after escaping from the fireworks according to the study in Paragraph 3?A.About 11 days.B.About 12 days.C.About 13 days.D.About 14 days.10．What does the underlined word "pronounced" in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Adaptable.B.Noticeable.C.Admirable.D.Avoidable.11．What can be the best title for the passage?A.Anxious in The Air!B.Amazing Fireworks-free Zones!C.Fireworks in The World!D.Birds Throughout The Country!Coming into the town of Santa Catarina Palopó, in the highlands of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, the first thing you notice is the bright colors. Most of the buildings along the main street are eye-catching, in deep, varied hues of blues and greens; interspersed with red and yellow to form complex patterns and designs.Santa Catarina Palopó was once a sleepy town of 5,000 people, most of them indigenous (土著的) and dependent on agricultural work. As agriculture began to dry up here, decline for the town and poverty for many of its families came. To deal with poverty and stimulate economic growth through tourism, a small but mighty group of laborers, artisans, domestic workers and stay-at-home moms created the Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó project.The project was initially to paint all 850 homes and buildings in bright colors, in an effort to change the hillside town into a work of art. "We wanted to paint the houses with colors and figures that represent the community, says the project's executive director Stephany Blanco." A range of designs were created so that families can choose designs for their house that are representative of the family.One of the most representative characteristics of the region is the blue huipil, a traditional blouse which has been worn prominently by local women since the 16th century. That deep sky blue was chosen as the primary color for the Pintando project, with secondary colors found in the sunsets and the nearby lake to make the design more attractive. As for the designs that would be used, they would also find inspiration in local culture, symbols such as volcanoes, flowers, Mayan-styled butterflies and the national bird of Guatemala.Each week, local artists, community members and tourists pick up paintbrushes to make buildings colorful. "At first, the idea of the project left many unsure about participating, but now you can see a considerable difference in the town, "Melissa Whitbeck said. "The color of the buildings is believed to improve the quality of life of the people. It uplifts the people's mood and encourages them to be proud of where they come from."12．What problem did Santa Catarina Palopó face?A.A labor shortage.B. Poor economic conditions.C.A rapid increase in population.D. Outdated agricultural technology.13．What is the project about?A.Building art galleries in Guatemala.B.Creating job opportunities for local artisans.C.Developing local tourism by selling artworks.D.Transforming the town into a cultural destination.14．What is the inspiration of the primary color for the project?A.The nearby lake.B.Mayan-styled butterflies.C.A type of traditional clothing.D.The national bird of Guatemala.15．What is Melissa's attitude towards the project?A.Positive.B.Uncaring.C.Confused.D.Disappointed.二、七选五16．We're getting more used to chatting to our computers and smart phones through all kinds of voice assistants. ①_______ People who can't read or write can send and get information using the spoken web.Some think voice could soon become the main way to interact online. They believe online interaction would soon depend mainly on the spoken web. ②_______ Building the spoken web—web-to-voice and voice-to-web-is by no means an easy task. For software, to answer simple questions about the weather and play music for us is easy. ③_______ AI technology isn't smart enough yet. Even turning your voice into text is one of the hardest problems for it to solve. There are as many ways to pronounce things as there are people on the planet.Using voice interaction makes people feel much kinder than surfing the net in the old way. ④_______ But if something speaks, it must also listen. Our phones are always near us and they are constantly collecting our personal information. This has already raised privacy concerns.⑤_______ When you are driving or cooking, the voice assistant will be helpful. On the other hand, in a quiet library, using voice assistants to do something may not be as suitable as typing, as it could disturb others. The effectiveness of using voice depends on the specific surroundings.A. But who can use the spoken web?B. But what are the challenges of moving to the spoken web?C. It is also possible to help teachers give lessons.D. The benefits of using voice obviously depend on the situation you are in.E. The voice of the assistant makes us feel like talking to a real person.F. But to have a conversation with users on different kinds of topics is a long way off.G. Out of these voice assistants, Siri is the most well-known spoken web (语音网络).三、完形填空（15空）An elephant was rescued in southern India after falling into a well in the village ofthroughout the whole night to free it.threat to the elephants.elephants.17．A.rolled B.charged C.rescued D.encouraged18．A.false B.tough C.rude D.nearby19．A.announced B.set C.targeted D.appreciated20．A.immediately B.illegally C.generously D.likely21．A.cakes B.forests C.trees D.leaves22．A.pull B.press C.strike D.battle23．A.clicked B.hung C.reserved D.greeted24．A.established B.forgave C.attacked D.shot25．A.average B.local C.mass D.familiar26．A.individual itary C.unusual D.healthy27．A.traffic B.harmony C.experience D.evidence28．A.caused B.prevented C.concerned D.surfed29．A.shorter B.wider C.smaller D.tinier30．A.problems B.departments C.images D.engines31．A.hunt B.discount C.remove D.protect四、短文填空32．In the hands of Chinese artisans, flour is made into some lovely models of peopleor animals. This art form is called dough figurine (面塑) . And Beijing's Dough Figurine Lang is ①______ unique one. The lively and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of the old and new Beijing. In 2008, it ②______ (include) in the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.It was created by Lang Shao'an. His characters ③______ (main) came from historical stories and local operas. His ④______ (finish) products are mostly for children to eat or play with, while some are delicate pieces of artwork for display only.Lang Jiaziyu, born in 1995, is the third-generation inheritor of Dough Figurine Lang. When he was fifteen, he ⑤______ (create) Beijing Olympic Mascot shaped dough figurines which were highly praised. He looks a bit ⑥______ (much) fashionable than other folk artisans. In ⑦______ (he) skilled hands, some characters such as Nezha are popular with young people.Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage in China, Dough Figurine Lang does not get so much attention from the public. Few young people are willing ⑧______ spend time mastering a skill that does not make money. This has led to a decline in the number of those ⑨______ are devoted to (致力于) the handicraft. Good handicrafts need the devotion of artisans ⑩______ one generation to another.五、书面表达33．随着信息技术的发展,网络已成为人们获取信息与知识的重要渠道之一。
