山东省日照市实验高级中学2024-2025学年高一上学期第一次阶段性考试英语试题一、阅读理解You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860 — 1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907 — 1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator (参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U. S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913 — 2005)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott (抵制). It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.1．What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A．Her social work.B．Her lack of proper training in law.C．Her efforts to win a prize.D．Her community background.2．Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?A．Jane Addams.B．Rachel Carson.C．Sandra Day O’Connor.D．Rosa Parks.3．What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A．They are highly educated.B．They are truly creative.C．They are pioneers.D．They are peace-lovers.Electrical devices (电子仪器) could soon use power made by human energy. Scientists say they have developed an experimental device that produces electricity from the physical movement of a person walking, British scientist Max Donelan and other scientists in Canada and the United States developed the device.The device connects to a person’s knee. As the person walks, the device captures energy each time the person slows down. To do this, the device helps with the slowing down movement of the leg, the movements of the walking person push parts of a small machine that produces electricity. Using the device, an adult walking quickly could produce thirteen watts of electricity in just a minute. Donelan says walking at that speed could produce enough power to operate a laptop computer for six minutes.There are several possible uses for the device. Developers say it could help people who work in areas without electricity to operate small computers. The device could also be used in hospitals to operate heart pacemakers (起博器) and it could even be used to assist in the movement of robotic arms and legs.The experimental version of the device weighs about one and a half kilograms, but it is too costly for most people to buy, but the researchers hope to make a lighter, less costly version. An improved version should be ready in one year.The developers hope the device will one day help developing countries; nearly twenty five percent of people around the world live without electric power.A similar product was invented in 2005 by Larry Rome of the University of Pennsylvania. He created a bag carried on a person’s back that also produces power from walking. The knee device does not produce as much electricity as the bag, but the bag requires the walker to carry a load of twenty to thirty kilograms.4．The second paragraph mainly talks about________.A．Who developed the deviceB．How the device worksC．Several users for the devicesD．How much electricity the device can produce5．What is the disadvantage of the experimental version of the device?A．It is too heavy for the walker to bear.B．It is too complex for people to use.C．It is too expensive for most people to afford.D．It will slow down one’s walking speed.6．Compared with the device designed by Larry Rome, this new device________.A．produces power without adding a heavy load to the walkerB．can produce more power in a much shorter timeC．needs to be equipped with a batteryD．can help the walker walk faster7．What would be the best title for the passage?A．First device powered by walking will soon be on the market.B．Advanced technology brings in a new way to operate heart pacemakers.C．Device gives new meaning to the idea of power walking.D．Human energy will become a main source of electricity.My best friend and I made our first trip to Ireland less than a year ago. I wasn’t very excited about it at the very beginning. But my uncle wanted me to go and offered to pay for my trip. Then I did. All of the words “magical, charming or memorable” don’t even touch what Ireland is. Our favorites were Kilkenny, Cobh, and Killarney. We did a self-drive tour, which was not as hard as people made it sound.We stayed in a castle in Dublin for two days, where my ancestors came from. The town we thought we might be bored in was Kilkenny, but we loved every minute we were there. There were so many places to explore and the pictures we took were beautiful.Our driver was so informative and entertaining that he knew just where to stop for the bestphotos. And seeing the little village of Cobh and knowing it was the last stop for the Titanic were so touching. We loved the visitor’s center there and the little shops. We never got any bad food there. It was so mouth-watering at every stop! And when we stayed in Westmeath and looked out for our window to see the Trim Castle and found some scenes from Brave Heart were filmed there, we were so impressed. Again, more beautiful pictures were taken in that tiny town.We love the country, the people, the food, and the magic! We would go back very soon. I was so indebted to my uncle who had given me the chance to be here.The one piece of advice I would offer is to bring your own washcloths. Only one of our hotels supplied them, because people there think they are not environmentally-friendly. I have no words to adequately describe our trip. Go, explore the small villages, eat and enjoy! I still look at my pictures and can’t believe I was actually there.8．Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?________A．The writer didn’t show great interest in visiting Ireland at first.B．The trip was more exciting than they expected.C．They had thought the self-drive tour was very easy.D．It was the first time for the writer to visit Ireland.9．How did the writer find Kilkenny? ________A．It was not interesting at all.B．It was also a wonderful place.C．It needed to open up to visitors more.D．It was not worth staying at for a long time. 10．What can be inferred from the passage? ________A．Their driver helped a lot during the journey.B．The Titanic was filmed in Cobh.C．The writer knew nothing about Brave Heart.D．The writer visited the Trim Castle alone. 11．What does the underlined word “indebted” most probably mean in Paragraph 5? ________ A．Angry.B．Amazed.C．Stressed.D．Thankful.Recently, more than 1,000 researchers and executives signed an open letter calling for a pause (暂停) in research on artificial intelligence. The letter warns that AI may threaten jobs, spread propaganda (宣传), and even lead to the “loss of control of our civilization”. Many of the signatories (签署者) are thoughtful and experienced AI practitioners. Their concerns should be taken seriously. On balance, though, their approach is likely to evolve into an opposition toprogress.Consider the broader worldview expressed in this document. It said, “Powerful AI systems should be developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and risks manageable.” This is a formula for complete stop, as no one can ever be so confident. The history of innovation is one of trial and error, risk and reward. One reason why the US leads the world in digital technology is that it did not constrain (约束) the industry with well-meaning but doubtful regulation. Slowing Al progress, moreover, carries risks all its own. Don't forget that this technology is likely to make the world richer, healthier, smarter and more productive for decades to come. By 2030, it might be contributing more than $15 trillion to the global economy. Advances in medicine, biology, climate science, education, manufacturing, transportation and much more are on the horizon. Any new rules must be balanced against the vast potential of these efforts.Nor is AI research advancing into a void (空白领域). The industry already operates within legal parameters (范畴) in response to potential harms. Companies have ensured their products are safe. Trade associations are developing codes of conduct and ethical frameworks. Far from the“ out-of-control race”, the AI business is constrained by law and politics and consumer sentiment (情绪).It's natural to worry about new technologies, but the wealth and abundance of American society is due in no small part to risks taken in the past, in a spirit of openness and optimism. The AI revolution deserves no less.12．Why did the researchers and executives sign the open letter?A．Because the research on AI had been paused.B．Because AI had uncontrollably destroyed human civilization.C．Because they were worried about the potential risks of AI.D．Because they were more experienced than others in AI field.13．Why is the US mentioned in paragraph 2?A．To support that innovation comes from taking risks.B．To stress that the US is very important in the digital field.C．To draw attention to the benefits of well-meaning regulations.D．To reveal those people's real purpose of signing the letter.14．What can we infer from this passage?A．Al technology consumes more money than it can earn.B．Society will hugely benefit from AI technology in the future.C．The AI industry is now developing without any restrictions.D．The development of AI technology is just a solo effort.15．What is the passage mainly about?A．Regulations on AI are well-intended but doubtful.B．The future of AI is filled with unmanageable risks.C．AI safety concerns justify a temporary research pause.D．A pause in AI would hold back progress in innovation.Have you ever wished you didn’t have to wake up early and go all the way to school? For 700,000 American kids, this wish comes true. 16 This kind of learning has different names: online learning or distance learning. Regardless of what it is called, this idea may create an impression of a lonely kid reading pages of information on a computer screen rather than from a book or an image of another kid spending the day playing video games instead of learning mathematics or reading a book. Where online education is concerned, both of these are false! Actually, online learning simply means learning differently.17 Flexibility is the main advantage. Students can attend school wherever and whenever they desire. Homework can be turned in from anywhere the student has Internet access. Additionally, many online schools will allow students to work at their own pace.Another advantage of online schooling is with the variety of courses. Most online schools teach the same basic classes like English, math, science, and history. 18 However, traditional schools are often unable to offer these types of classes if there are not enough students.Online schools also have different types of learning tools for kids to use. For example, many online schools have special Web sites where only students registered in online classes can watch videos, see lessons presented, or chat with teachers and other students. Some online schools have live class times where students can call and talk with the teacher directly. 19 Computer technology is amazing, and we use computers for chatting with our friends, listening to music, and playing games. 20 Since 2012, at least 38 states either have had theirown online schools or made rules for students attending them. It looks like online schools are here to stay, but only you can decide if this type of learning is right for you.A．Online schools offer many benefits for the learners.B．Of course, there are some disadvantages of going to school online.C．Almost every part of our lives is affected by it, and school is no exception.D．They attend school over the Internet using ordinary home or library computers.E．Other online schools even have online clubs where kids can talk about their hobbies. F．Some online schools also offer specialized classes in subjects such as space science, French, or zoology.G．For some students, online school may be ideal, but for others, traditional school may better meet their needs.二、完形填空Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If so, you will find “Being a Happy Teenager” by Australian writer Andrew Matthews 21 .In his book, Matthews 22 us how to have a happy life and answers the 23 of teenagers.Matthews writes about many 24 in the book, such as parents and friends, and the book says we should stop being angry and learn to forgive. The book tells us of useful skills 25 how to put what you have learned into pictures of your mind to make your memory better.Many teenagers think 26 happiness comes from a good exam result, or praise from other people. But you can 27 be happy even when there are no such “good” things. Success comes from a(n) 28 attitude. If you 29 from problems, you will have success in the future.Some school students have 30 of being too tall or too short. But Matthews tells us that 31 comes from thinking about things in a positive 32 . If you are 33 , people notice you and you can get a better view at the movie; if you are short, your clothes and shoes 34 less room in your bedroom! This is Matthews’ most important 35 : you choose to be happy!21．A．wise B．smart C．useful D．simple 22．A．orders B．tells C．asks D．argues 23．A．problems B．ideas C．questions D．comments 24．A．rules B．classes C．courses D．topics 25．A．for B．like C．at D．with 26．A．what B．how C．that D．whether 27．A．yet B．already C．still D．rather 28．A．bad B．good C．independent D．normal 29．A．learn B．rescue C．struggle D．separate 30．A．experiences B．difficulties C．personalities D．problems 31．A．success B．happiness C．failure D．height 32．A．way B．means C．goal D．spirit 33．A．short B．small C．tall D．fat34．A．take up B．stand up C．turn up D．burn up 35．A．work B．lesson C．teaching D．study三、单词拼写36．The secret of happiness is to keep setting yourself new (挑战).（根据汉语提示单词拼写）37．She was unable to attend because of the (压力) of work. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 38．A good teacher, like a child in his soul, should have the (创造性), imagination and exploration (探索) ability. (根据汉语提示拼写单词)39．They presented a new a to learning computer skills. (根据首字母单词拼写) 40．Health officials throughout the world have tried to make people raise a about AIDS. (根据首字母单词拼写)四、完成句子41．有了你同事的帮助，我们毫不费力地找到了你的公司。
