高一英语下册期中考试题

2023-2024学年广东省深圳市福田区红岭中学高一下学期英语期中考试一、单项选择1．A cut-off of the power ______ will last two hours due to routine maintenance (日常维护).A．supply B．electricity C．permission D．chain2．______ in the queue for half an hour, the old man suddenly realized he had left the check in the car.A．Waiting B．To waitC．Having waited D．To have waited3．There has been too much rain recently, ______ serious floods in the local area.A．resulting in B．putting down C．wrapping up D．suffering from 4．To the parents’ ______, the missing child was found safe and sound in a nearby village.A．relief B．anger C．grief D．extent5．He was cautioned against discussing the legal case outside of the office because ______.A．loose lips sink ships B．speech is silverC．Rome is not built in a day D．every coin has two sides.6．Although his ______ attempts had been unsuccessful, he stuck to his goals and realized his dream eventually.A．fancy B．ideal C．adjustable D．previous 7．Canada is a country _______ many different nationalities as well as one with foreign immigrants (移民) _______ the majority of its population.A．making up of; occupied with B．consisting of; making upC．made up of; consisting of D．consisted of; taking up8．The bird flu ________through Asia has jumped from birds to humans at least 20 times so far, ________16 persons.A．sweeps; killed B．swept; killing C．sweeping; to kill D．sweeping; killing 9．He ______ and began to walk to the door, without saying a word.A．passed away B．looked across C．rose to his feet D．moved on10．Your learning ________ needs to be adjusted a little so that you will have some time for your own hobbies.A．embarrassment B．complexity C．concern D．strategy11．______ about wild plants that they decided to make a trip to Madagascar for further research A．So curious the couple was B．So curious were the coupleC．How curious the couple were D．The couple was such curious12．I remember my daughter used to ask questions that girls ______ would ask.A．twice her age B．twice as older as sheC．as twice her age D．twice older as her age13．Cynthia is not ashamed of what she does, ______ she ends up doing something wrong.A．as long as B．as if C．even if D．now that 14．With the living standard improved, the ______ life span of the Chinese people is expected to rise greatly.A．false B．reusable C．normal D．average 15．There was a terrible noise the sudden burst of light.A．following B．to be followedC．followed D．being followed16．The woman ______ there under the tree, ______ in a blue shirt, is our headmaster.A．sitting; wearing B．sitting; dressed C．seating; dressed D．seated; dressing 17．The Sanxingdui ancient ruins were discovered ______ rather than by historical studies.A．in reality B．by accident C．on the spot D．with hesitation 18．The traffic rules say that no one is permitted to cross the street when the ______ is red.A．accident B．sign C．signal D．web19．A cook will be immediately fired if he is found ______ in the kitchen.A．smoke B．to smoke C．smoked D．smoking 20．Pressed from his parents, and ____ that he has wasted too much time, the boy is determined to stop playing video games.A．realizing B．realizedC．to realize D．being realized二、阅读理解a21．Where is Dr.Elwin Ransom originally from?A．Earth.B．Venus.C．Mars.D．Arrakis.22．Which book explores the potential for technology to make humans less free?A．War of the Worlds.B．The Dune Saga.C．The Space Trilogy.D．Fahrenheit 451.23．What do the four books have in common?A．They show an imaginary world.B．They each have two main characters.C．They explore the nature of humanity.D．They were published in the 20th century.Both of my parents worked full­time when I was a little girl，so my grandmother would stay at our house during the day. We would watch game shows in the living room. Our favorite was The Price Is Right. We would call out our answers along with the contestants.When I got older and started going to school，we couldn’t watch our game shows regularly. That was okay with me，though，because the one thing I liked better than watching game shows with my grandmother was helping her bake cakes. Watching her in the kitchen was amazing：she never seemed to need the recipes（食谱）but everything she made tasted delicious.At first I would just sit in the kitchen and watch，even though I didn’t understand what she was doing. As I got older，she let me help with the easy parts，such as measuring the sugar. The day she let me separate the eggs，I felt like I had found complete pleasure.At last，my parents decided that I could take care of myself，and my grandmother stopped coming over every day. The love of baking，however，stayed with me. I started baking by myself，and even if the cookies ended up burnt sometimes，more often they turned out pretty well. I tried out new recipes，and whenever I got to a thorny part，I would call my grandmother for advice. Sometimes I would call her just to talk too. I felt like I could talk to her about anything.My grandmother passed away ten years ago，but I still think of her every day. Last week，I found a recipe book she made for me. It included her recipes for brownies，cookies，and my favorite，lemon pie. As I looked through the pages，I thought I could hear her voice. She was the one who taught me not just about baking，but about life.24．The passage is mainly developed by .A．analyzing causes B．making comparisonsC．following the time order D．examining differences25．While helping her grandmother bake，the author .A．found it interesting B．turned out to be a troublemakerC．hoped to make a living by baking D．regretted missing the game shows 26．What does the underlined word “thorny” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A．Basic.B．Common.C．Special.D．Difficult.27．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A．To describe her childhood memories.B．To show her good baking skills.C．To remember her grandmother.D．To talk about her happy family life.Like many people over the past few years, I have found myself turning to audiobooks as my main means of reading literature. I find it far more comfortable to “read with my ears” while my eyes are resting. My consumption of new books has doubled as a result--but a recent paper makes me wonder if this will come at the price of my comprehension.The study comes from Boaz Keysar and Janet Geipel, both at the University of Chicago, and it draws from the “dual process model” of mental processing. According to this-view, we have two ways of assessing information. System 1 is intuitive (直觉的),relying on natural ability and feeling. It is quick, but likely exposed to misinformation. System 2 is analytical involving the use of logic reasoning. It is mentally demanding. When it is engaged, we think our way through the material step by step. For decades, psychologists have designed various tests to determine which of these two systems a person is using. As one example, consider the/ following question: How many animals of each kind did Moses take on the Ark (方舟)? If you answered two, you were probably only considering the core of the question, which is System 1 thinking. To get to the right answer-zero, you need to think more carefully about the wording, which would allow you to remember it was Noah who built the Ark, not Moses. That is the kind of analytical process.Keysar and Geipel’s brilliant idea was to investigate whether the sensory form-seeing vs. hearing-of the information would make a difference. They found that it did: when answering thesekinds of simple questions, participants were more likely to make errors when the sentences were spoken out loud, rather than written.A greater reliance on our feelings could be a problem if we are consuming information that needs logical study. For this reason. I will return to reading non-fiction with my eyes rather than my ears. But I won’t stop listening to novels. I am quite happy to go with the flow of my emotions while my critical mind takes a break.28．What does the author think of listening to audiobooks?A．It is economical.B．It is demanding.C．It is time-consuming.D．It is relaxing.29．Which of the following best describes System 2 model?A．Fairly reliable.B．Fully automatic.C．Question-centered.D．Emotion-involved.30．Why is the Ark mentioned in Paragraph 3?A．To present a fact.B．To illustrate a view.C．To introduce a topic.D．To draw a conclusion.31．What does the author intend to tell us?A．Listening to books comes at a price.B．Reading non-fiction books benefits.C．Critical thinking is a must in reading.D．Ways of processing information differ.About 12% of the total global energy demand comes from heating and cooling homes and businesses. A new study suggests that using underground water to maintain comfortable temperatures could reduce consumption of natural gas and electricity in this section by 40% in the US. The approach is called A TES, short for aquifer thermal energy storage (含水层热能储存).“We need storage to absorb energy from the sun and wind. It’s crucial to creating affordable, reliable, and deeply environmental-friendly electricity systems. Most people are interested in batteries and other kinds of electrical storage. But we were wondering whether there was any opportunity to use geothermal (地热的) energy storage,” said first author A．T.D Perera. “With ATES, energy can be stored for a long period of time, without adding an additional burden to thegrid (输电网).”ATES is a pleasantly simple concept that takes advantage of the heat-absorbing property of water and the natural geological features of the planet. You simply pull existing underground water up and heat it at the surface in the summer with environmental heat or energy. Then you send it back down. It stays fairly hot because the Earth is a good insulator (绝热体).“Unlike above-ground tank-based water or ice storage systems, ATES will not need space. It’s also more efficient and can support larger communities in cooling or heating than traditional geothermal heat pump systems that rely on heat moving with the underground soil,” added co-author Hong Tianzhen.A major beneft of ATES is that it will become more efficient as weather becomes more extreme in the coming years due to climate change. The hotter summers and severer winters could increase the amount of free thermal energy that can be stored with ATES. “It’s very much a realistic thing to do and this work is really about showing its value,” said Perera. “This technology is ready to go, so to speak. We just need to do it.”32．What do we know about ATES?A．It is technologically demanding.B．It is aimed at replacing natural energy.C．It mainly relies on batteries to function.D．It helps achieve an environmentally friendly society33．How does Hong Tianzhen explain ATES’s advantages?A．By giving examples.B．By discussing results.C．By making comparisons.D．By analyzing principles.34．Which will affect ATES’s efficiency most?A．Temperature variations.B．Insulated materials.C．The duration of storage.D．The category of energy.35．What can be the best title for the text?A．A Turning Point in Energy UsageB．A Solution to Green Cooling and HeatingC．A Transformation in the US Electricity SystemD．A Discovery About Geothermal Energy StorageIt’s no surprise that there’s a link between exercise and mental health. But scientists have now made it official: research has found a direct connection between movement and mood. Why does exercise hold so many benefits for our mental health? 36 .When our muscles tighten, chains of amino acids (氨基酸) called myokines (肌细胞因子) are released into the bloodstream. 37 . This communication increases adaptation to stress, reduces symptoms of anxiety and has a direct effect on depression.A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine showed that treatment for depression can be much more effective when physical activity is added to the usual care.38 . “While exercise is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, physical activity can complement and enhance the effects of the treatment,” says lead researcher Ben Singh, a research fellow at the University of South Australia. He says regular exercise in a group setting can boost self-esteem and decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness.Exercise helps build key connections between the networks within the brain, too.39 . Studies have shown that physical activity stimulates creativity, sharpens judgement skills and improves mental energy. It can also help to slow age-related cognitive decline, possibly even slowing the pace of developing Alzheimer’s disease.40 . In this way you’ll keep going back to them. Experts suggest that you aim for a minimum of 10 to 30 minutes, three to five days each week. Getting sweaty is good for your body and mind.A．It can improve overall cognitive performanceB．They help your muscles and organs communicateC．The answer, studies say, lies in our brain chemistryD．Here are the suggestions that you are supposed to pay attention toE．It is amazing to consider how moving our bodies can affect our mindsF．To get the biggest health boost, the key is to be engaged in sports you enjoy G．Participants found benefits after 12 weeks of exercising for 30 to 60 minutes a day三、完形填空Isabella Springmuhl Tejada is one of the first professional fashion designers with Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征).Her path to success wasn’t 41 .Although she showed her 42 .for design in childhood, when she would spend hours designing paper dresses for her dolls, she was 43 from several fashion schools due to her disease. She had no 44 but to seek other ways. She 45 for a sewing course, where she was 46 to sew clothing for finger-sized traditional Guatemalan (危地马拉的) dolls, which she 47 happily. Meanwhile, she also made a(n) 48 in designing dolls, creating some life-sized dolls and dressing them in the colorful traditional embroidered jackets she’s now famous for.This design experience helped Tejada develop her own design style, 49 traditional Guatemalan patterns, colors, and materials in her culture. She also created her own brand Down To Xjabelle, 50 for people with Down Syndrome, knowing how difficult it was for people like her to find 51 ! clothes. The new brand 52 right away, making it all the way to London Fashion Week, proving fashion can 53 all barriers and borders.And the 54 designer talks about her plans for the future as well, “I want to export my brand all over the world and 55 that people with Down Syndrome can do what they set out to do.”41．A．comfortable B．awful C．awkward D．smooth 42．A．arrangement B．talent C．determination D．responsibility 43．A．rejected B．dismissed C．ignored D．excused 44．A．guidance B．aim C．option D．right 45．A．waited B．competed C．prepared D．registered 46．A．assigned B．forced C．inspired D．persuaded 47．A．purchased B．accepted C．imagined D．contacted 48．A．discovery B．opportunity C．innovation D．schedule 49．A．indicating B．abandoning C．transforming D．highlighting 50．A．specially B．naturally C．usually D．obviously 51．A．pricey B．suitable C．fancy D．famous 52．A．paid off B．got across C．took off D．caught up53．A．combine B．fuel C．beautify D．overcome 54．A．ambitious B．enthusiastic C．humble D．proud 55．A．guarantee B．assess C．show D．conclude四、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

曙光学校2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题(满分150 分，考试时间120 分钟)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 did the man do last nightA. He saw a movieB. He went to the park.C. He booked some tickets.2. What does the woman ask the man to doA. Collect a customer.B. Drive her to the airport.C. Look for Greg.3. What relation is Tim to JennyA. Her head teacher.B. Her future husband.C. Her elder brother.4. When will the first performance endA. At 7:00.B. At 9:00.C. At 9:10.5. What are the speakers talking aboutA. A city.B. A book.C. A center.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。

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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6 段材料，回答第6、7 题。

6. Where is the man goingA. To a library.B. To his home.C. To a cafe.7. What does the man think of his part-time jobA. It’s badly-paid.B. It’s boring.C. It’s satisfactory.听第7 段材料，回答第8、9 题。

⾼⼀第⼆学期英语期中考试试卷含答案第⼆学期期中考试⾼⼀英语试题Part I Listening (total 20 marks; 1 mark for each question. All the passages are read twice)Section A (5 marks)Listen to five people talking about science and technology. Match the speakers with the statements. There is one statement you do not need.Speaker 1 _____Speaker 2 _____Speaker 3 _____Speaker 4 _____Speaker 5 _____A This person believes space programmes have a positive effect.B This person talks about the speed of technological change.C This person thinks scientists should focus on more serious issues.D This person believes we still have a lot of research to do about our planet.E This person thinks that more countries should be involved in space exploration.F This person says technology has made our lives more flexible.Section B (12marks)Listen to four dialogues and choose the correct answer to each question. Each dialogue will be played twice.Listen to dialogue 6 and answer question 6 to 8.6. Where are they?A. Up in the mountains.B. Right at the campsite.C. In a zoo.7. When did the conversation take place?A. Around dawn.B. About dusk.C. 12 am.8. What are they doing?A. Hiking.B. Racing.C. Running.Listen to dialogue 7 and answer question 8 to 11.9. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. coach and his trainee.B. reporter and student.C. teacher and student.10. What does the man want?A. information on a VIP.B. join the team.C. talk about a reality show.11. What can you infer from the last sentence?A. The woman doesn’t believe what the man said.B. The man is wild.C. The woman is pleasantly surprised at the man’s imagination. Listen to dialogue 8 and answer question 12 to 14.12. What probably is Jack going to do?A.To take a bus to a museum.B.To go and find aunt Maria.C.To go cycling.13. What can we infer from the conversation?A: Jack finds something old and wants to know what it is.B: The conversation takes place in a museum.C: Jack is too far away from the museum.14. Which word can describe Jack from the conversation?A. curious.B. afraid.C. annoyed.Listen to dialogue 9 and answer question 15 to 17.15. What are the two speakers talking about?A Helping to raise money for charity.B. Washing some cars.C. Finding things to do for themselves.16. What do we know from the conversation?A. The son loves eating bakery.B. Washing cars is easy to do.C. Mr. Dent is their friend.17. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. colleagues.C. husband and wife.Section C (3 marks)Listen to a monologue and answer question 18-20.18. What is this passage about?A Three friends playing with swords made from tree branches.B. Children fighting and chasing each other in front of a church.C. Three brothers’ happy playing time in front of their house.19: What is the weather like according to the passage?A. Cold since it’s an afternoon in March.B. Cool but warm enough in the sun.C. Chilly since the boys didn’t go bare-foot.20: Which of the statement is true according to the passage?A: The boys go bare-foot to the church.B: The branches they got for the sword are from their own backyard.C: The boys’ clothes are homemade.Part II Use of Vocabulary and Grammar (total 45 marks)Section A：Multiple Choice (15 marks)21. Common ___________ of diabetes are weight loss and fatigue.A. diagnosisB. prescriptionC. symbolsD. symptoms22. California has introduced tough new standards for harmful _________from vehicles.A. emissionsB. permissionC. transmissionD. admissions23. Karen looks greatly curvaceous in that velvet dress. She’s got a thin _____.A. wristB. hipC. thighD. waist24. Some people believe that with joint efforts we can ________ all the diseases from the world and life expectancy will become limitless.B. exaggerateC. erectD. eradicate25. He struggled through a few games but a ________knee indicated his problems were not over.A. swollenB. swellC. swearD. swearing26. The program will _________your passwords each time you begin to type them.A. autographB. autocompleteC. automobileD. automatic27. ______________, an English engineer and computer scientist, is best known as the inventor of the World Wide Web.A. Henry WolfsonB. Timothy Berners LeeC. Auguste BartholdiD. Stuart Page28. What a pity! Considering his ability and experience, he ________better.A. need have doneB. must have doneC. can have doneD. might have done29. On 15 April 2019, shortly before 18:40 CEST(Central European Summer Time), a fire broke out in___________, causing considerable damage to the building.A. the Statue of LibertyB. Notre-Dame CathedralC. the Summer PalaceD. the Eiffel Tower30. _________, which is ideal for people who suffer from frequent headaches, memory failures, anxiety, backache,and loss of concentration, is a practice to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.A. MeditationB. CoasteeringC. Street danceD. Chinese martial arts31. Which one of the items are NOT included in the Westinghouse Time Capsule?A. a tape measureB. newsreelC. an alarm clockD. a memory stick32. We saw a new play at the theatre, ______________ we had supper at a restaurant.A. after whichB. which afterC. then whichD. and that after33. This time next year, we _________ on a beach somewhere in Brazil.A. will lieB. will have layC. will be lyingD. will be laying34. My dad still doesn’t have a driving license. He _____________ his driving test seven times!A. has failedB. failedC. had failedD. fails35. Vertical farms have the potential to reduce or eliminate the need to create additional farmland, for it is estimatedthat by the year 2050, the world's population __________ by 3 billion and close to 80% will live in urban areas.A. will be increasingB. will increaseC. will have increasedD. has increasedSection B：Complete the passage with appropriate words or the correct form of the words in brackets. (20 marks)A Capsule Fails the Test of TimeThe US state of Oklahoma, the 48th state in the Union, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007. In a year full of official__36___(celebrate), one event in June attracted spectators and media from all around the world. On 15 June 2007, thousands of people gathered in Tulsa to watch the unearthing of a time capsule that had been buried half a century earlier. There was a feeling of ___37__(excite) in the air. As well as __38__(wait) to see the time capsule, the crowd was also waiting to find out who had won a competition which ___39__（launch）when the capsule was buried 50 years earlier. The time capsule was a large concrete box. People said it was strong ___40__ to survive a nuclear strike. It had to be large and strong, because it contained a car: a brand new 1957 Plymouth Belvedere. Inside the car __41__(be) lots of everyday items from the 1950s. For example, there was a can of petrol and a case of beer in the boot. In the glove box was a handbag__42__(contain) a lipstick and other small items considered ___43__(essence) for a ‘typical’ woman in the 1950s.Before the capsule was buried, officials ran a competition. Entrants had to guess what the population of Tulsa would be in 2007. The organizers recorded all the guesses and saved __44_ on a roll of microfilm. The microfilm was placed in the Plymouth Belvedere. The organizers’ idea was that __45_ the time capsule was opened in 2007, the winner would be announced –and he or she (or his or her heirs) would win the entire contents of the time capsule, plus the contents of the savings account.Section C：Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the words in brackets. (10 marks) 46. We know each other a little better，so we get along fine. (now that)___________________________________________get along fine.47. There was a hard layer of rock beneath the soil. The rescue operations progressed slowly. (If)_______________________________________________________quickly.48. As soon as they arrived in England, the tourists were taken to the Buckingham Palace by train. (On)___________________________________________________by train.49. Mr. Smith is a famous geneticist. I have learned a lot from him. (whom)Mr. Smith, ___________________________________________.50. We are hoping that everyone can pass the exam.(fingers)____________________________________ everyone can pass the exam.Reading comprehension.Total 30 marks; 1.5 mark for each question. (For passage D, pick out 5 choices out of 7)AA degree in what?How many people in the world have a university degree in enigmatology? Well, not many. As a matter of fact, the number of enigmatology graduates in the whole world is just one: a man whose job it is to design puzzles for newspapers and magazines. American Will Shortz is an author and crossword editor. He has worked on over a hundred books, and he owns the world’s largest collection of puzzle books and magazines. The oldest title in his collection was published in 1545! And because his work is also his hobby, he has always been interested in learning as much as possible about the subject. Obviously, because he is the only enigmatologist in the world, there were no university professors who could teach him an established course of studies. He did not go to lectures and classes like his fellow students. Shortz designed his own research programme, which the university accepted, and he completed his course and received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1974.So the question remains, what exactly is enigmatology? It is the study of puzzles: their types, their history, and their popularity. It’s a mixture of history, maths, logic and cultural studies.There were some people who criticized the university for offering a course in such a strange subject, and they were also critical of Shortz, claiming that he had taken advantage of Indiana University’s flexibility. But Shortz has his fans too, such as the former US president Bill Clinton. He sent Shortz a personal note on his 50th birthday because he loves the New York Times crossword, which Shortz edits. Shortz has also been a guest on several television shows, including an episode of the famous cartoon The Simpsons, and the comedy series How I Met YourMother, where he played himself.51．Which of the statement is true according to the text?A. Shortz’s occupation is to write puzzles for university graduates.B. Shortz has worked on all the titles in his collection.C. Shortz did original research and graduated from an American university.D. Bill Clinton sent Shortz a note on his birthday because they’re friends.52. What is the author’s attitude to wards Shortz?A.Indifferent B Neutral C praising D CriticizingBDifferences inside our bodiesDid you know that people who live in different parts of China have different habits and preferences?For example, people from southern China prefer to eat vegetables, while people from north China like to eat meat. But what causes these differences?According to a new study published in the journal Cell in October, gene variations might be responsible for these differences, Xinhua reported.In the study, researchers from Chinese genome-sequencing (基因组测序)firm BGI collected geneticgroups.The researchers found that there are six gene frequencies that are different among people from both northern and southern China. They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have evolved, affecting their food preferences, immunities to illness and physical traits, the New York Times reported. The researchers reported that a variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people than it is in southern people. It helps people metabolize (新陈代谢) fatty acids (脂肪酸), which suggests a diet that is rich in meat. According to Xinhua, this is due to climate differences. Northern China is at a higher latitude, which means it’s cold and dry throughout the whole year. This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in. Therefore, northerners tend to eat more meat.The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups. Most people in southern China carry the gene CR1, which protects against malaria. This is because malaria was once quite common in southern China.In order to survive, the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease. However, people in the south are also more vulnerable to certain blood-borne illnesses, as they lack the genes to stop them.Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners. Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene, which causes dry earwax (⽿屎), l ess body odor and fewer sweat secretions (分泌), The New York Times reported. These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments. Southerners are less likely to have this gene, as it did not evolve in their population.53. What’s this passage mainly about?A. A study of the genes of Chinese minority groups.B. Habits of people from different regions of China.C. Differences in the genes of people from different parts of China.D. Physical differences between northerners and southerners.54. A variation of the gene FADS2 can help our body ______.A. store fatB. digest meatC. fight diseaseD. control sweat55. The u nderlined word “comprised” is closest in meaning to ______.A. consisted ofB. compared toC. completedD. started with56. According to the passage, most northerners in China______.a. tend to have less disease like malariab. have less body odorc. catch blood-borne illnesses easilyd. sweat less frequentlyA. abB. bcC. bdD. cdCCould the Futuristic Traveling Tube Become a Reality?It sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie or a silly cartoon: a futuristic traveling tube that can quickly shoot people wherever they want to go, inside a tiny pod. But this may be just around the corner for people looking for a faster, easier, and cheaper-than-ever way to travel. South African-American inventor and billionaire Elon Musk, who, in the past, has worked on both private space flight and electric cars, recentlyannounced he has been working on the design of this traveling tube, which could forever change the way we travel the world.In an interview, Musk described t he new tube as a fifth kind of transportation. “We have planes, trains, automobiles, and boats,” he explained. “What if there was a fifth mode? I have a name for it, [it’s] called the Hyperloop.”The Hyperloop would have the power to cut back on travel time between major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, which is what inspired Musk to design the Hyperloop in the first place. Musk stated in an interview that he actually came up with the idea for the Hyperloop while thinking about the train that takes people between Los Angeles and San Francisco—it is known for being one of the slowest in the country.“This system I have in mind...can never crash, is immune to weather, it goes three or four times faster than the bullet train…it goes an average speed of twice what an aircraft would do,” explained Musk.“You would go from downtown L. A. to downtown San Francisco in under 30 minutes,” he added. “It would cost you much less than an air ticket [and less] than any other mode of transport.”People using the Hyperloop would shoot around in pods, which are each just over six-and-a-half feet across, and the pods would travel through tubes located either above ground or under water, though Musk has not yet released his final design drawings.Additionally, Musk believes the Hyperloop could be completely powered by the sun—making it more environmentally friendly than cars, airplanes, or train systems. Someday it could possibly move people between the East and West Coasts of the United States in less than an hour, which is faster than any other mode of transportation that exists. Eventually, the Hyperloop would be able to move people around the world.57. What does this passage describe?A. A traveling tube that could help people get around in the future.B.The costs of building traveling tubes around the world.C.The damage that cars, planes, and trains do to the environment.D.The reasons that people are looking for a cheaper-than-ever way to travel.58. If built, the Hyperloop would be faster than any other type of transportation. Why?A.People using the Hyperloop would travel in pods that are about six-and-a-half feet across.B.The Hyperloop is being designed to travel at twice the speed of an airplane.C.Right now people can fly, drive, or take a train to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco.D.Inventors in other countries are working on technology similar to the Hyperloop.59. Why might people want to use the Hyperloop instead of other kinds of transportation?A.People with motion sickness might not be able to handle the Hyperloop.B.People are tired of using the same four kinds of transportation over and over.C.The Hyperloop could take people to places where planes and trains do not go.D.People would not have to pay as much to use the Hyperloop.60. What is this passage mainly about?A.Science fiction movies and cartoons featuring futuristic traveling tubes with tiny pods.B.The interest that inventor Elon Musk has in private space flight and electric cars.C.Why the train between Los Angeles and San Francisco is one of the slowest in the country.D. A tube that could make travel in the future easier, faster, and cheaper.DTribute can go to anythingSince 1927, Time has chosen to profile a person or group and feature them on its front page.61. Here are three of the Time’ma gazine’s more unconventional choices:“The Computer”, 1982At the start of the 1980s, home computing was just starting to take off, with companies like Sinclair and Apple releasing consumer-focused machines to the masses. 62–they were mainly only useful for word processing or extremely basic gaming – at the time they were new, exciting and exotic.“This sweetheart here, this little baby, looks like any ordinary machine, isn’t that so? 63 Comes with new words too: RAM and ROM,” wrote Time.“You”, 2006In the age when sites like YouTube and Facebook were in their new and had not developed very much, Time named those who created and uploaded “user-generated content” onto such websites as its choice of the year.64 ,with a writer for The Atlantic later remark ing: “Is anyone out there not sick of people ironically listing ‘Time Person of the Year, 2006’ in Twitter bios – a reference to the gimmicky(巧妙⼿法的) selection of ‘You’ that year? Didn’t think so.”“Endangered Earth”, 1989During a period of heightened awareness of global warming and climate change, 65 This led to an environmental action plan being later published after Time invited a team of environmental experts and policymakers to an environmental conference it organized.Cloze TestAbbey Ahern, 34, who lives in Oklahoma, was devastated when she was 66 at her 19-week scan that her daughter had the 67 illness anencephaly (先天⽆脑畸形) which meant she would not live beyond a few 68 .According to the National Institutes of Health, the defect means the baby has an 69 brain and incomplete skull. Approximately one in 10,000 babies in the US are born with anencephaly, most of which result 70 miscarriage.(流产).As a result, Abbey and her pilot husband Robert, also 34, decided to have a 71 birth in the next few hours so that they could spend time with their daughter and 72 her organs - making Annie the first infant 73 donor in the state.74 they asked the doctor for the gender of their unborn child and decided to name her 75 the spot. They named her easily: Annie, which means, "grace."Abbey said: ‘76 a terminally-ill baby to 77 was by far the most difficult thing I have ever done... For us, even in the midst of our terrible 78 we were able to see so much 79.’The family spent just 14 hours and 58 minutes with Annie before she 80 away.Her 81 were not viable for transplant 82 her oxygen levels were too low - which Abbey said was 'disappointing' - but they were able to donate her heart valves（瓣膜） an d some of her organs could be used for 83.She said: 'Annie's story is one of 84. I think it shows people that in the midst of 85, there can be beauty.66. A. told B. learned C. said D. heard67. A. dead B. early C. terminal D. weak68. A. days B. hours C. years D. months69. A. healthy B. unfit C. ill D. underdeveloped70. A. in B. to C. for D. from71. A. dead B. new C. live D. usual72. A. donate B. give C. present D. remove73. A. baby B. small C. fresh D. newborn74. A. Afterwards B. Since C. From that time on D. Finally75. A. on B. in C. for D. at76. A. holding B. carrying C. taking D. bringing77. A. due B. term C. birth D. live78. A. sadness B. heart-broken C. heartbreak D. silence79. A. humanity B. light C. truth D. beauty80. A. went B. flew C. crossed D. passed81. A. heart B. organs C. body D. eyes82. A. while B. so C. because D. thus83. A. research B. learning C. hospitals D. transplant84. A. miracle B. persistency C. faith D. hope85. A. tragedy B. obstacle C. hardship D. forgivenessWRITING (25marks)Imagine you are burying a time capsule for the people who will open it 1000 years from now. You are going to write a letter to your future friends. Include the following information in about 120 words:1. When and why you are burying the time capsule2. An explanation of your choice of items:Choose at least one item for each category A-C below:A Culture (music, literature, etc.)B TechnologyC Home life3. One or two problems the world is facing todayDear future friends,My name is Li Hua.Yours,Li Hua⾼⼀下学期期中英语答案听⼒参考答案1-5 DCABF 6-10 ABABA. 11-15 ABAAA 16-20 ACABC听⼒录⾳材料：Transcript 1 Why are we spending billions on trying to get people to Mars? There are still plenty of places on Earth that we haven’t explored: the bottom of the oceans, for example. Why don’t we invest in looking for natural resources there, or for ways to start a colony under the sea? These possibilities are just as exciting as anything we might do in space.2 I think people have forgotten what’s really important. Scientists used to make discoveries that made our lives safer or healthier, and our work easier and more productive. These days it’s all about new forms of entertainment, new ways of was ting time … I’m thinking of things like digital TV, smartphones, computer games. We were perfectly happy without these, and we’ll still be happy if we stop making them one day.3 I think the potential of space is really exciting. It’s not just about visit ing new places; space exploration can help us change our ideas. Scientists can carry out experiments in space that would impossible on Earth. The modern space projects promote co-operation between nations, too – think about the International Space Station, for example. Russia, Europe, Japan and the United States are all building it together. Just thirty years ago it would have been impossible. Would I say yes if anyone asked me to go into space? Definitely!4 Technology develops so fast, it’s difficult to keep up. By the time you buy a new smartphone or an mp3 player, it’s already out of date. I love that! I spend a lot of my free time on the Internet looking for news about new gadgets. It’s just a shame I don’t have the money to buy everything I like.5 I think technology is changing relationships between people. Social-networking sites make it easier to maintain friendships that you don’t have the time for in real life, mobile phones mean we can go anywhere and still keep in touch with people whoare important to us, and Wi-Fi hotspots allow us to work and communicate from almost anywhere. We aren’t tied to one way of doing things any more. I think it’s brilliant, and I can’t imagine living without it now第六材料6.-8M: Are we going to see another mountain lion today, mom?W: Probably not Sam, because we’ll be back before nightfall, and that’s when they wander around the land.M: Oh mom. Can we hike the harder trails to see bigger animals like bear or a deer?W: I’m afraid not Sam, look at the sun, it’s red a nd low on the horizon. How about an easier one so we could getback to the camp before it sets?M: I guess you are right.第七段材料9-11M: It is him, isn’t it? Your coach?W: That’s our coach, sure, and he is great, so what?M: But what …I mean, how…does he ever talk about, you know… Cool?W: He is cool and great---why are you asking those questions? Wait, we got nothing to say to newspaper so just leave our school OK?M: Aha, I got a big one! So he is Captain Cool himself the one on TV for the reality show right?W: Go away! You have such wild imagination!第⼋段材料12-14M: Mom, what is a curator?W: Someone who looks after the museum, Jack. Like your aunt Maria, she looks after the artifacts from Egypt. M: What is an artifact?W: It’s just a fancy word for an old object. Look what you have there in your hand! An old object!M: Yes, mom, it is an artifact I guess. Can I take it to Aunt Maria to take a look?W: Sure! The museum is still open till 5 pm. You have an hour. Bike it there!第九段材料15-17W: What about a bake-sale?M: He’d end up eating more than he sold. You know our son.W: pop-corn sale?M: I don’t know. What about washing cars? I bet plenty of people would pay five dollars or more to have their car washed. I know I would.W: That’s a great idea. I would to o if my car was dirty.M: I’m sure Mr. Dent next door would pay you to wash his car---if it was for charity.第⼗段材料18-20Enrique Esparza was having a great time. He and his best friends, Josue and Martin, were playing with long branches pulled from the tre e in the neighbor’s yard. These branches make terrific swords. They clacked loudly when knocked together. Enrique had shaved the bark from the end of his sword so he could get a firmer grip. Nowhe was battling Martin, blocking his friend’s every move and thrusting forward when he had the chance.The three friends chased each other up and down the dirt lane in front of the house, swords waving in the air. Theirhomemade shirts and pants protected them, mostly, from the coolness of the March afternoon, but out in the sun, the boys felt warm. Enrique ran barefoot since, like most children, he only wore shoes when he went to school or to church, or when it was too cold for bare food.英语运⽤参考答案21-25 DADDA26-30 BBDBA31-35 DACAC36. celebrations37. excitement38. waiting39. had been launched40. enough41. were42. containing, which/that contained43. essential44. them45. when46. Now that we know each other a little better, we47. If there hadn’t been a hard layer of rock beneath the soil, the rescue operati ons would have progressed48. On arriving in England, the tourists were taken to the Buckingham Palace49. from whom I have learned a lot, is a famous geneticist.50. We’re keeping our fingers crossed (that)阅读参考答案51-52CB 53-56CBAC 57-60 ABDD 61-65 GCBDE完型填空答案：66-70 ACBDA 71-75 CADAA 76-80 BBCDD 81-85 BCADA。

上海中学2023学年第二学期期中考试英语试题高一______班学号______ 姓名______ 成绩______Ⅰ．Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1．A．15 dollars. B．20 dollars. C．25 dollars. D．45 dollars.2．A．To the gallery. B．To the dentist’s.C．To her flat. D．To the garage.3．A．She was fired by the company. B．She broke the law.C．She is on leave right now. D．She is replacing the company’s website.4．A．Patient and doctor. B．Resident and government official.C．Customer and insurance agent. D．Boss and secretary.5．A．He was sitting opposite Mr. Johnson. B．He is planning a farewell party for Mr. Johnson.C．All the tasks that Mr. Johnson did failed. D．He is glad Mr. Johnson left the company.6．A．She prefers dogs to cats.B．She had a close relationship with the man’s daughter.C．She used to sorrow over her dog’s death.D．She is always in low spirits.7．A．The woman should get the chips herself. B．The woman shouldn’t eat chips.C．The woman used to have several heart attacks. D．The woman warned the man against heart attacks. 8．A．They plan to have the meeting in another place.B．The availability of the meeting room will be discussed.C．They have already had the meeting.D They will have the meeting sometime later.9．A．The car’s demand greatly exceeds supply.B．The woman has listed the car’s advantages.C．The woman received a car a month ago. D．The woman didn’t like the car.10．A．She won’t do the presentation.B．She needs to collect a lot of data for the presentation.C．She is still at an early stage of preparation for the presentation.D．The topic is most important for the presentation.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked some questions on the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but thequestions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you’ve heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11．A．The type of food you freeze. B．The way you warm up the frozen food.C．Whether the freezer bags are sealed. D．What temperature you set your freezer to. 12．A．Because they can be easily stocked.B．Because they fit well in the fridge.C．Because they come in different sizes and shapes. D．Because they help to keep the dry food dry 13．A．Prevent people from eating too much food.B．Stop people from removing food that hasn’t gone bad.C．Make people become cautious about eating unhealthy food.D．Make people become ambitious in making use of leftover food.Questions 14 through 17 are based on the following passage.14．A．Postpone retirement age. B．Involve more women in work.C．Hire more foreign workers. D．Attract workers with high salaries.15．A．Relieve pressure on human nursing care.B．Take care of children and the elderly.C．Finally replace humans in workforce. D．Give humans more time to r creative work. 16．A．Robots can’t do certain work. B．Some people don’t accept robots.C．The expenses for robots are still high. D．The functions of robots need improving.17．A．Japan struggles to fight workforce shortage.B．Japanese attitudes towards robots change a lot.C．Robots have played a major role in Japan’s industry.D．Robots can help in Japanese workforce shortage.Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following conversation.18．A．The cruise liner will provide all sorts of food and entertainment.B．Only half of the cabins will be filled up.C．The prices of unsold tickets will be reduced.D．Everyone will be able to afford the ticket.19．A．Book tickets as soon as they are available. B．Closely watch the changes of ticket prices C．Compare deals from different sources. D．Keep in contact with a travel age n you can trust. 20．A．Because cruise tours are only suitable for people who have much free time.B．Because he can work part-time to earn money to pay for the tour.C．Because doing price research and comparing takes time.D．Because he can sail shortly after buying the cheap ticket.Ⅱ．Grammar and VocabularySection A Multiple Choice21．No man is useless in this world ______ lightens the burden of someone else.A．which B．that C．who D．as22．______ be considered for the role of team leader in our upcoming project?A．Who do you suggest that should B．Who do you suggestC．Whom do you suggest should D．Do you suggest who should23．I’m now applying to graduate school, ______ means someday I’ll return to a profession ______people need to be nice to me in order to get what they want.A．which, as B．which, which C．which, where D．as, in which24．The reason ______ she gave for her resignation was ______ she wanted to pursue her passion for travel and exploration.A．that, that B．why, that C．why, because D．/, because25．It might be years ______ we ______ the creation of artificial intelligence systems capable of true human-like cognition.A．since, made possible B．before, make possibleC．since, made possible that D．before, make it possible26．The budget for the project ended up being twice ______, causing unexpected financial strain on the company. A．how it intended to B．that it had intended toC．as it intended to D．what it was intended to27．It was ______ she took her first step onto foreign soil ______ signaled the beginning of a journey filled with unknown adventures and unforgettable experiences.A．the moment, that B．the moment, whenC．the moment when, that D．the moment when, which28．The complexities of the English language are ______ even native speakers cannot always communicate effectively, ______ almost every American learns on his first day in Britain.A．so that, as B．such that, as C．so that, with D．such that, in that29．His confidence and strong will clearly show that he is no longer ______ he used to be the first time ______ he undertook such a demanding task.A．who, when B．who, / C．what, / D．what, that30．It was not so much her talent ______ her perseverance and determination ______ motivated her to the top of her field.A but. that B．as, that C．nor, which D．like, which31．______ the children tracked mud all over them again.A．No sooner did he sweep the floors clean than B．Hardly had he sweep the floors clean whenC．Barely he had swept the floors clean than D．Scarcely had he swept the floors clean when32．Although the suspect insisted ______ alone during the time of the crime, the court still demanded ______ evidence to support his alibi.A．being at home, he should provide B．he be at home, he providedC．he was at home, be provide D．he was at home, he providing33．Visitors are permitted to take photographs for personal use only, ______ stated otherwise by the museum staff. A．though B．if C．as D．unless34．The recipe book features helpful ______, making it easier for learners to visualize the cooking process.A．explanation B．demonstrations C．illustrations D．presentations35．The heroic idea that ______ qualities such as excellence, generosity courage, loyalty and dignity is highly valued and modeled.A．embraces B．identifies C．examines D．criticizes36．______ by the work pressure, he has been experiencing serious physical symptoms of stress and had to turn to a therapist for help.A．Overwhelmed B．Disappointed C．Frustrated D．Shocked37．After witnessing her tireless dedication to practice every day, the parents were ______ her enthusiasm for playing the piano.A．concerned with B．committed to C．informed of D convinced of38．When we ______ the data further, we can identify specific trends and patterns that may not be evident at first glance.A．break up B．break out C．break through D．break down39．The temptation for a declining church to ______ old privileges is strong.A．hang on to B．settle for C．pass up D．sign for40．After signing the contract, every employee is ______ fulfill their duties and conform to the rules made by the company.A．reluctant to B．obliged to C．motivated to D．honored to41．Due to the long-term environmental and financial benefits, renewable energy technologies are ______ A．worthwhile to develop B．worth being developedC．worthy to be developed D．worthy of developingSection B VocabularyDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Stressed out? Get chewing: can a wellness rebrand make Americans buy gum again?When was the last time you saw someone chewing gum? 1998, maybe? 2007? Chances are, it probably wasn’t recently. Like high heels and affordable housing, chewing gum appears to be going 42Gum’s popularity has been fading globally thanks to increased competition from products like breath mints and mobile phones distracting us from impulse purchases while shopping. The pandemic, moreover, 43 ·accelerated gum’s decline.Even after people 44 from lockdown, sales didn’t recover. Gum sales worldwide in 2023 were 10% below 2018 figures. In the US, the drop has been particularly pronounced: last year 1.2 billion units of gum were sold in the US, 32% fewer than in 2018.However, chewing gum, in various forms, is one of the oldest habits there is. Stone age teenagers were chewing birch bar k tar possibly for pleasure, medicinal purposes, or to use it as a glue. Gum has also been loaded with culturalmeaning and the subject of various 45 panics. Some people believe it is a marker of the bad kids or a habit of the lower class.Despite a certain amount of social stigma（污名）attached to gum, it has - until relatively recently -been a wildly successful product. That’s thanks to William Wrigley Jr, who was a marketing and advertising genius. Wrigley always 46 to find a way to make gum relevant and insert it into consumer culture. For example, Wrigley advertised the idea that chewing gum was a health aid that would help digestion and would relieve stress.This year the Wrigley brand’s owner —Mars—came out with an ad campaign it hopes will revive gum’s 47 by positioning it as an almost instant stress reliever. Linking gum with wellness worked in the 1910s, but is it going to work now? Alex Hayes at the food consultancy is 48 optimistic. “The global well ness market is estimated to be worth more than $1.5 trillion, so it’s no surprise that Mars wants a piece of the pie,” Hayes says. “We’ve seen the success of categories such as tea promoting their products via functional 49 and messaging-teas for good sleep, mental clarity, stress relief, etc. So it comes as no surprise that Mars is risking the same 50 .” But he also notes, customers are increasingly worried about processed foods and are eager to move away from artificial 51 . There’s still ongoing discussion on just how effective repositioning chewable plastic as a health supplement is going to be. Ⅲ．Reading ComprehensionSection A ClozeDirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.It’s safe to say Jeremy Scott is having a lucky year. In March while working as a chauffeur, he told his boss about his plans to set up a driving business. By the end of the journey, Scott’s boss had offered to 52 his idea-a starting capital along with the gift of a £110,000 limousine（豪车）to kick start the business.Of course, there’s an element of luck to everyone’s career. Whether you’re a chief executive or an artist — your 53 won’t be based on hard work alone. For example, the place you were born 54 your education. It determines whether you learn to read, write or complete qualifications, which 55 limits your career choices.Many people believe success is down to talent and hard work, but “this is because most people underestimate the role of 56 ”, says psychologist Dr Elizabeth Nutt Williams. “We do a lot of work to prepare for ourcareers-education, training, taking advantage of mentoring-all of which tend to be in our control.” People don’t like to acknowledge the role of luck in their work, as it 57 this feeling of being in control, adds Williams.Everyone remembers working hard, so people are more likely to overestimate how much of their success is down to diligence than something much more 58 like luck.The reality of success （at least in terms of 59 ）is less clear cut. In the UK, studies show where you are born is likely to determine how much you earn.2017 research found that there is a “class pay gap’’, where professional employers from 60 backgrounds are paid almost £7,000 less a year — despite having the same role, education and experience as colleagues from more privileged families. 61 , black graduates earn up to 23% less per hour than white university leavers, whereas woman in the UK earn 14% less on average than men.Socio-economic status also plays a big role in the 62 you enter. A recent study by the Debrett’s Foundation found seven in every 10 young people aged 16-25 use 63 to get their first job. While research has shown that less able, richer children are 35% more likely to become high earners than their brighter. poorer peers.The truth is: chance and coincidences 64 our careers more than we like to think. Realizing that parts of your career are out of your control sounds 65 , but being grateful for the role of luck in your career can actually make you more fortunate.This is because when you acknowledge the role of luck in your work, you become prepared to take advantage of more fortunate moments. “Chance events occur·but it is all about the individual’s 66 to see those events as possibilities and their willingness to take a risk,” says Williams.52．A．challenge B．adopt C．finance D．reject53．A．performances B．accomplishments C．assessments D．outcomes54．A．accounts for B．applies to C．makes up for D．depends on55．A．in reward B．after all C．in turn D．by nature56．A．chance B．accident C．education D．diligence57．A．emphasizes B．overlooks C．maintains D．weakens58．A．manageable B．vital C．slippery D．minor59．A．reputation B．income C．education D．occupation60．A．wealthier B．poorer C．unique D．diverse61．A．Nevertheless B．Contrarily C．Consequently D．Similarly62．A．profession B．circle C．community D．university63．A．certificates B．online platforms C．career fairs D．family connections64．A．contribute to B．result from C．add to D．hold back65．A．inspiring B．encouraging C．appealing D．discouraging66．A．reluctance B．eagerness C．readiness D．resolutionSection B Passages（A）When you think about coffee alternatives, garlic is probably one of the last things that comes to mind, but that is exactly the ingredient that one Japanese inventor used to create a drink that looks and tastes like coffee.74-year-old Yokitomo Shimotai, a coffee shop owner in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, claims that his unique “garlic coffee” is the result of a cooking blunder he made over 30 years ago, when he burned a steak and garlic while waiting tables at the same time. Intrigued by the burnt garlic’s smell, he mashed it up with a spoon and mixed it with hot water. The resulting drink looked and tasted a lot like coffee. Making a mental note of his discovery, Yokimoto carried on with his job and only started researching garlic coffee again after he retired.Committed to turning his weird drink into a commercial product, Yokitomo Shimotai spent years optimizing the formula, and about five years ago, he finally achieved a result he was satisfied with. To make his dissolvable garlic grounds, he roasts the cloves（蒜瓣）in an electric oven, and after they’ve cooled off, smashes them into fine particles and pac ks them in dripbags.“My drink is probably the world’s first of its kind,” the garlic coffee inventor told Kyodo News. “It contains no caffeine so it’s good for those who would like to drink coffee at night or pregnant women.”“The bitterness of burned garl ic apparently helps create the coffee-like flavor,” Shimotai adds. He claims that, although his garlic coffee does give off an aroma of roasted garlic, it doesn’t cause bad breath, because the garlic isthoroughly cooked. And if you can get past the smell, the drink apparently does taste a lot like actual coffee. If decaf isn’t good enough for you, and you’re in the mood for something new, you can try Yokitomo Shimotai’s garlic coffee at his shop, in the city of Ninohc, lwate Prefecture, or buy your own dripbags for just 324 yen（$2.8）. 67．Which word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “blunder” in the second paragraph?A mistake B．show C．mixture D．brand68．Who is NOT suitable to drink garlic coffee?A．A student having trouble with sleep B．A woman bearing a baby.C．A cleaner working on a day shift. D．A young lady sick of garlic.69．Which of the following is NOT characteristic of garlic coffee?A．It is caffeine-free. B．Garlic powder dissolves in waterC．The burnt garlic create s bitterness. D．It is an improvement on a garlic dish.70．Which of the following can be used to describe Yokitomo Shimotai?A．Venturous and greedy B．Innovative and perseverantC．Hardworking and cautious D．Observant and helpful（B）71．By “how they stacked up” in paragraph 1, the author probably means “how they ______.”A．make sense to manufacturers B．get stuck in storesC are compared with each other D．are piled up together72．Which of the following devices favourably reacts to users?A．Dreampad pillow B．Eight sleep trackerC．Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution D．Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System73．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A．The Eight keeps the entire bed at the same temperature.B．The Nightinga, is an economical but perfect device.C．Soft music is applied to all these four devices.D．One in three people suffer from sleep problem.（C）One way to divide up the world is between people who like to explore new possibilities and those who stick to the tried and true. In fact, the tension between betting on a sure thing and taking a chance that something unexpected and wonderful might happen troubles human and nonhuman animals alike.Take songbirds, for example. The half-dozen finches（雀）resting at my desk feeder all summer know exactly what they’ll find there: black sunflower seed, and lots of it. Meanwhile, the warblers（莺）exploring the woods nearby don’t depend on this predictable food source in fine weather. As food hunters, they enjoy less exposure to predators and, as a bonus, the chance to meet the perfect mate flying from tree to tree.This “explore-exploit” trade-off（权衡）has prompted scores of lab studies, computer simulations and algorithms （算法）, trying to determine which strategy brings in the greatest reward. Now a new study of human behavior in the real world, published last month in the journal Nature Communications, shows that in good times, there isn’t much of a difference between pursuing novelty and sticking to the status quo（原状）. When the going gets tough. however, explorers are the winners.The new study, led by Shay O’Farrell and James Sanchirico, both of the Univ ersity of California, Davis, along with Orr Spiegel of Tel Aviv University, examined the routes and results of nearly 2,500 commercial fishing trips in the Gulf of Mexico over a period of 2.5 years. The study focused on “bottom longline” fishing, a system where hundreds of lines are attached to a horizontal bar that is then lowered to reach the sea bed. Dr. O’Farrell explained the procedure this way: Go to a location and put the line down. Stay for a few hours. The lines are a mile long and have a buoy （浮标）at either end. When they pull that up, they assess the catch, and then decide if they will stay or move on to a different spot.Over two years of collecting data under various climate conditions, the researchers discovered that the fishermen were fairly c onsistent. “The exploiters would go to a smaller set of locations over and over, and go with what theyknow,” Dr. O’Farrell said. The explorers would constantly try a wider range; they’d sample new places.In the long run, there wasn’t a huge difference in payoffs between the two groups, perhaps due to the sharing information between fishing crews, said Dr. O’Farrell. But in challenging times, the study’s message was clear: “You can try new things in the face of uncertainty.”74．The author takes the songbird as an example to indicate that ______.A．like birds, humans tend to be satisfied with the predictableB．some birds are used to looking for food instead of being fedC．there exist the conservative and the adventurous like humansD．birds choose different ways to look for food in different weather75．According to the third paragraph, people who mastered “explore-exploit” trade-off ______.A．will choose either to pursue novelty or keep the status quoB．are ready to risk in time of difficultyC．will be tough in good times and bad timesD．will grow to be experts in lab studies76．Which can be inferred from the new study led by Shay O’Farrell and James Sanchirico?A．The two groups react to the unexpected differently.B．The “explore-exploit” trade-off helps scientific research a lot.C．The exploiters are used to fishing based solely on their experience.D．The explorers tend to achieve more than the exploiters in the long run.77．Which of the following can be the best title for passage?A．How the Exploiter differs from the Explorer B．How to Become a Productive FishermanC．What is “Explore-Exploit” Trade-off D．When to take risks mattersSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.The Maya loved cacao so much that they used the beans as currency. They also believed it is good for you—which many people still say today about cacao’s most famous byproduct, chocolate. 78 . While some have suggested that less than an ounce of dark chocolate might improve heart health, much of the research doesn’t involve eating actual chocolate but rather its components — flavanol, especially.79 . In a clinical trial of 21,000 adults, they found that the half of the group that took500mg of. cocoaflavanol supplements daily had a significantly lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease than those who had taken a placebo（安慰剂）.Flavanols may also boost insulin sensitivity, according to some studies, which might be helpful in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes（糖尿病）. 80 . Those at risk of diabetes might be wise to choose a cacao-inspired supplement instead of eating chocolate—and the sugar it contains. Other research suggests that the flavanols found in cacao （also present in fruits, vegetables, and tea）could slow cognitive decline during aging, or even boost brain performance by improving blood flow to the cerebral cortex.What these findings mean for chocolate is limited, however. Participants would have had to eat multiple fat and sugar filled chocolate bars a day to source 500mg of flavanols. 81 . So understanding why certain types of chocolate are healthier than the rest is the focus of further research.Ⅳ．Fill in the BlanksHow sneaker culture took over the worldSneakers have come a long way from when they were first invented in 1860s England for the upper-class playing croquet（槌球）and tennis.Long worn for function 82 82 fashion, today sneakers have become an entire culture—both a form of self-expression and a high art found in museum exhibits and designer auction houses.83 transformed sneaker culture into a true phenomenon was the 1985 release of Nike’s Air Jordan 1s. In 1984, Michael Jordan was a talented rookie who had yet to play in a professional game. 84 that, Nike saw Jordan as the future of their brand, signing him to a five-year, $2.5 million endorsement（代言）deal. 85 Jordan matured into one of the greatest basketball players of all time, the sneaker’s popularity skyrocketed.Meanwhile, another cultural shift 86 （take）place with casual Fridays introduced in white-collar businesses. It was when men were allowed to put aside their suits and wear something one day a week that showed people who they really were.As sneakers became increasingly desired, footwear companies turned to 87 （generate）even more publicity by collaborating with celebrities and luxury brands, as well as releasing small batches of limited-edition shoes with eye-pop ping designs.Celebrities also started their collaborations with sneaker brands, which helped target a whole new demographic of people to experience sneaker culture. It was a blending of high and low fashion, 88 the shoe industry has never really seen before. A pair that Jordan wore in his legendary final NBA season 89 （sell ）even for $2.2 mllion, making them the most expensive sneakers ever to appear at auction.By the mid-2010s, speakers 90 （become）solid gold status symbols. Wearing rare and cool sneakers became an expression of one’s social status. But not until recently, sneakers are finally getting their due as part of our cultural heritage—and particularly how Black culture has shaped that heritage. It took decades for the sneaker industry to recognize that 91 these Black athletes or artists that championed their products there would be no sneaker culture.Ⅴ．Translations92．结果看来这项传统的确值得传承给我们的后代。

说明：本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分，第I卷第一至第三部分(选择题)答案请涂在机读答题卡相应位置上。

第I卷选择题(三部分，共85分)第一部分：听力（共20小题，每小题1分；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 woman want the man to do?A. Buy a dictionary.B. Practice basketball.C. Give something to John.2. Why won’t the woman give the man a light?A. She left hers at home.B. She doesn’t smoke.C. Smoking isn’t allowed there.3. What does the man want to eat?A. A steak and a baked potato.B. A cheese and bacon sandwich.C. French fries and a baked potato.4. How many roommates does the man have?A. Eight.B. Six.C. Five.5. Who is the man?A. A robber.B. A policeman.C. A salesman.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。

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。

高一英语下学期期中考试试卷附答案本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

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4.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。

第一部分：听力（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。

例：How much is he shirt?A. $19.15B. $9.18C. $9.15答案是C.1. Where is the woman going?A. To a bank.B. To a shop.C. To a park.2. What time does the restaurant close?A. At 11:00 p.m.B. At 9:30 p.m.C. At 9:00 p.m.3. Where does the woman want to get married?A. In a church.B. In the open air.C. In a country house.4. What does the woman think of the decision to build a new hospital?A. It is a waste of time.B. It is a waste of money.C. It should have been built earlier.5. What is the woman doing?A. Asking for permission.B. Making a complaint.C. Ordering a dish.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。

高一下学期英语期中段考试卷一、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）1. 阅读理解A new lesson for ages of 13-19 years willbe given this autumn. Please read the following explanations before you decideto take Classes include a group warm-up, formal lessons and one-to-one freeskate time. Skaters complete one level before moving on to the next level.Level 1 is for skaters who are new toskating and are unable to skate the width of the ice surface without falling.Skaters should be able to stand and walk on the ice quickly.Development of balance and postureIntroduction to forward skating, gliding,stopping and backward skating Level 2 is for those who arecompleters of Level 1 and the skaters will be able to skate the length of theice without falling.Development of forward gliding, stopping,backward skatingIntroduction to one foot glides andbackward glidingLevel 3 is for those who aresuccessful completers of Level 2 and the skaters are able to skate on one foot,skate backwards and stop.Development of backward stopping, backwardgliding and edgesIntroduction to cross-over slalom skating,2 foot turnsLevel 4 is for those who areskillful completers of Level 3 and the skaterswill have strong backwardsskating and stopping ability.Development of cross-overs, backwardstoppingIntroduction to one foot turns and backwardcirclesLocation: Mary McCormick Arena, 170 BrockStreetPlease note: full gear isrequired .For more information, call 416-392-7145.（1）Whom is this new skate lesson intended for?A . Teen skaters.B . Adult skaters.C . Baby skaters.D . Family skaters.（2）After which level will you be able to skate on one foot?A . Level One.B . Level Two.C . Level Three.D . Level Four.（3）Which of the following is true?A . You can begin the lesson without any experienceB . You can learn from any level as you likeC . Level 1 is the most difficult in the lessonD . You can get more information on the Internet（4）What does the underlined word “gear” in the last but one paragraph mean?A . Method.B . Equipment.C . Lesson.D . Skill.2. 阅读理解“How are you” is a nice question.It’s a friendly way that people in the United States greet each other. But “Howare you?” is also a very unusual question. It’s a question that oftendoesn’t have an answer. The person who asks “How are you?” hopes tohear the answer “Fine.”, even if the person’s friend isn’t fine. Thereason is that “How are you?” isn’t really aquestion and “Fine.”isn’t really an answer. They are simply other way of saying “Hello!”or “Hi!”.Sometimes, people also don’t say exactlywhat they me an. For example, when someone asks, “Do you agree?”, theother person might be thinking, “No, I disagree. I think you’re wrong…”But it isn’t very polite to disagree strongly, so the other person might say “I’mnot sure…”. It’s a nice way to say that you don’t agree with someone.People also don’t say exactly what they arethinking when they finish talking with other people. For example, many talksover the phone finish when one person says “I’ve to go now.” Often,the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse,” Someone is at the door.”“Something is burning on the stove.” The excuses might be real, or itmight not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesn’t want to talkany more, but it isn’t polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and itdoesn’t hurt the other person.When they are greeting each other, talkingabout an idea, or finishing a talk, people often don’t say exactly what theyare thinking. It’s an important way that people try to be nice to each other,and it’s also a part of the game of language.（1）When a person wants to disagree with someone, it is polite to say “___________”.A . You’re wrong. I disagree.B . I’m not sure.C . I’m sure I disagree.D . No, I disagree.（2）When a person says “I’ve to go now. Someone is at the door.”, heor she may be .A . giving an excuseB . hurting someone’s feelingC . talking to a person at the doorD . going to another place（3）One of the rules of the game of language is probably “____________”.A . Always say what you mean.B . Don’t disagree with people.C . Say exactly what you’re thinking.D . Being polite is the best policy.3. 阅读理解My boss’s daughter was studying in the Philippines. He asked me if my husband and I could take care of her. He thought his daughter would be able to improve her English communication skills in this way.After days of thinking, we agreed. He then brought her here and left after 3 days. I thought that my boss’s daughter was well-mannered, but that was wrong.After a month of staying in the Philippines, she started to show her true colors. When my husband asked her what she wanted for breakfast, she answered him in a rude way.From then on, we experienced fights at home. There was a time when we didn’t talk to her for a week as a punishment of not being good to us. What I hated most was that she didn’t care about other people’s feelings. She ate ahead of us when we were still working and didn’t leave anything for us. So we had to separate her food from ours to avoid such a problem.The worst thing about her was that she shouted at us. I was wondering if she did this to her parents. We told this to her parents, but unfortunately Ididn’t think that solved the problem. This situation lasted for almost 8 months. Our patience was tested during that time.We tried to teach her everything we could to make her a better person, but I guess 8 months may not be enough. We even tried to understand her and adjust for her, but it didn’t work. I just hope that she learned something from us and from other Filipinos.（1）Why did the boss want his daughter to stay with the writer?A . Because he was too busy to take care of his daughter.B . Because he wanted his daughter to take a holiday there.C . Because he wanted the writer to teach his daughter good manners.D . Because he wanted his daughter to improve her English in this way.（2）What do the examples in Paragraph 3 tell us?A . The daughter wasn’t t behaving well.B . The writer and her husband were careless.C . The writer and her husband hated children.D . The daughter tried her best to make others happy.（3）What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A . Being patient with her.B . Her parents punishing her.C . Telling her parents about her behavior.D . Asking her parents about her.（4）What is this passage mainly about?A . The writer’s experience of dealing with a teenage girl staying in her house.B . The writer’s experience of teaching a girl’s English.C . The writer’s experience of improving a girl’s communication skills.D . The writer’s experience of trying to please her boss.4. 阅读理解When to go:The Magic Kingdom, which was opened in 1971, was the first theme park at WaltDisney World. All Disney World theme parks are opened 365 days a year, althoughopening and closing time for each park changes from day to day. If you plan tomake a trip to the Magic Kingdom without kids, try to visit on a school day toavoid the largest crowds. If you need to visit during a school vacation, try atleast to avoid the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day and the fourth ofJuly.If you arenot staying at a Disney World hotel, avoid visiting the Magic Kingdom on itsExtra Magic Hours days, as Disney’s hotel guests get into the park early onthose days, and visitors who arrive at the Magic Kingdom’s normal opening timehave to wait for a long time.Before yougo：Buy your WaltDisney World tickets online at Disney World’s website. For advice on pickingthe right ticket, see our guide to Disney World tickets.You willalso need to call in advance to make lunch or dinner reservations. Disneyaccepts reservationsup to 180 days in advance, but you need to contact 1-407-WDW-DINE.When youget there: Plan to arrive at the Magic Kingdom’s front gate before the parkopens in the morning. Keep in mind that to reach the Magic Kingdom, you mustpark at Disney World’s Tra nsportation and Ticket Centre parking lot, ride atram tothe TTC, then take a ferry boat across the Seven Seas Lagoon to the MagicKingdom. It makes a fantastic approach, but takes extratime. Give yourself anextra hour in the summer and half an hour during the school year.（1）We learn from the passage that.A . children are not allowed to visit Disney World on New Year’s DayB . Disney World theme parks have the same opening and closing timesC . a single adult had better visit the Magic Kingdom on a school dayD . the Magic Kingdom was the earliest theme park in the world（2）If you want to have dinner in the Walt Disney World, you can .A . see the guide to Disney World tickets to reserve a tableB . make a call to reserve a table for dinner in advanceC . use 1-407-WDW-DINE to reserve about 8 months in advanceD . go to Cinderella’s Royal Table or the Liberty Tree Tavern at any time you like（3）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A . Disney World theme parks will be closed on Christmas Day.B . The only way to get Walt Disney World tickets is to buy them online.C . Visitors have to reach the Magic Kingdom by tram and then boat.D . The Magic Kingdom has Extra Magic Hours every day.（4）What would be the best title for this passage?A . The History of the Magic KingdomB . A Brief Introduction to the Magic KingdomC . Advice on Making a Trip to the Magic KingdomD . The Most Important Theme Park at Walt Disney World二、任务型阅读（12.5分）5. 任务型阅读How to keep healthy? It’s easy for us to catch a cold in wint er and spring because the weather changes a lot in spring and it is too cold in winter. But if we take care in our life, all of us can keep healthy without any cold.________This will stop germs passing from one person to another. When you finish your wo rk or before you eat, you’d better wash your hands.________Use a tissue , and then throw it into dustbins at once. When others around you are coughing, I advise you to turn your head away from the people so that their vises won’t reach you.Get more fresh air. Germs like staying around in dry and warm rooms.________Don’t stay too long in the places with too many people.If flu is going round house or school, you should try to stay away from those who are ill. ________Boil your toothbrush for about a minute. This kills gems.________If you have used the toothbrush for three months or so, throw it away and buy a new one.A. Wash your hands often.B. You should have a shower every day.C. Don’t use your hands when coughing.D. When you are coughing, don’t go to school.E. Besides, don’t use the same toothbrush too long.F. So you’d better stay in the places with more fresh air.G. In this way, you won’t be infected by these people.三、完形填空6. 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

嘉峪关市一中高一年级英语第二学期期中考试试题考试时间：100分钟试卷分值：120分第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）A"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!"That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better.Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it. With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too. You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud mus ic? They must like to feel the sounds of music.All children soon learn what "Don't touch!" means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy: food, clothes. To see something well, we have to touch it. The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a hard floor. All feel different under your feet.There are ways of learning to see well by feeling. One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, "Do touch!" There you can feel everything on show.If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you will really see!1. By touching things ______.A. you will have a strange feelingB. you will learn how to reach out your handC. you can learn more about themD. you can tell what colors they really are2. Which of the following can be the best title of the story?A. Touching by FeelingB. To See or to FeelC. To See Better ---- FeelD. Ways of Feeling3. Which of the following parts can tell you the difference between two coins in your pocket?A. Your fingersB. Your eyesC. Your footD. Your back.4. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Touching is helping us to see better.B. Our skins may help us enjoy music.C. Feeling is a good way to learn.D. Visitors can't feel the things on show in any museums.BChinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday. The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its 111-year history. Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was “overjoyed and scared”.He published his first book in 1981, but found literary success in 1987 with Hong Gaoliang , which was successfully filmed in the same year, directed by famous Chinese director Zhang YiMou. In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth and his works show the life of Chinese people as well as the country’s unique culture and folk customs. Mo Yan is k nown as a productive writer. In addition to his novels, he has published many short stories and essays on various topics. Despite his social criticism, he is seen in his homeland as one of the m ost famous contemporary authors. Dozens of his works have been translated into English, French, Japanese and many other languages.The awarding ceremony has been held on December 10. The winner has won a medal, a personal diploma and a cash award of about $1 million. 5．How did Mo Yan feel when he was told about the news?A. Excited and proud.B. Worried and cautious.C. Uncertain and shocked.D. Happy and surprised.6．One of Mo Y an’s characteristics of writing is that he ________.A. focuses on social problems in the countryB. writes about topics he is familiar withC. describes his characters in a unique wayD. explains difficult matters in simple words7．What’s the best title for this passage?A. Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in LiteratureB. An Introduction to Nobel PrizeC. How Mo Yan Gets Nobel PrizeD. A World Famous Writer, Mo YanCWinners ClubYou choose to be a winner!The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account (交易账户) where you receive a key­card so you can get to your money 24/7－that's 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!It's a club with impressive features for teenagers：●No account keeping fees!You're no millionaire so we don't expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!●Mega magazine includedAlong with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.●The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key­card) but it is easy. We can't wait to hear from you. It's the best way to choose to be a winner!8．The Winners Club is a bank account intended for________.A．parents B. Teenagers C．winners D．adults9．The Winners Club provides magazines which________.A．encourage spending B．are free to all teenagersC．are full of adventure stories D．help to make more of your money10．If you want to be a member of the Club, you must________.A．be an Internet user B．be permitted by your parentC．have a big sum of money D．be in your twenties11．What is the purpose of this text?A．To set up a club. B．To provide part­time jobs.C．To organize key­cards. D．To introduce a new banking service.DLack of exercise is considered a risk factor for cancer(癌症）. There is considerable evidence that inactivity is connected with increased risk for lung cancer, breast cancer, etc.In the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study, more than 32,000 people(25,000 men and 7,000 women) were given a preventive medical examination that included a machine exercise test to measure physical fitness. They were given a physical fitness score, with one being the lowest and five being the highest fitness level. Then these people were followed for an average of 8 years. During this time, 179 men and 44 women died of cancer.Data from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study show people have lower rates of cancer with hig her levels of physical fitness. Studies from the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas suggest that men with high fitness levels are less likely to die of cancer.The Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study also found that fitness level was more important than weight in predicting longevity (长寿). While results showed that fitness and normal weight are the ideal combination, researchers found that men who were fat but performed well in the machine performance had just a slightly increased all-cause death rate, including cancer, compared to the more slim men. The fat, but fit, men particularly lived longer than the slim, but flabby (肌肉松弛的) men.These statistics called for a warning (警告）to the overweight: The first health goal for the overweight should be to become as fit as possible at their current weight.12. The text mainly talks about .A. the effect of exercise on reducing chances of cancerB. how to lose weight effectivelyC. different ways to keep slimD. fat men live longer than slim ones13. What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The study on the life of the overweight.B. The study on the relationship between taking exercise and cancer.C. The study on the ways of losing weight.D. The study on the effects of machine exercise.14. People with are more likely to die of cancer according to the text.A. slim bodyB. normal weightC. low fitness levelsD. constant machine exercise15. The author thinks the most important thing for the overweight is to .A. increase their fitness levelsB. choose to eat vegetablesC. be on a dietD. ask for help from doctors第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

一、单项选择（每题2分，共20分）1. I have a new pen, _______ it is very expensive.A. butB. andC. orD. so2. She _______ went to the movies last night because she was too tired.A. didn'tB. didn't haveC. hasn'tD. didn't have to3. The teacher said that the students _______ their homework on time.A. must finishB. have to finishC. must have finishedD. had to finish4. If I _______ you, I would help you.A. wereB. beC. wasD. am5. The book _______ on the table is mine.A. thatB. whichC. whoD. whom6. She _______ her homework for two hours, but she still couldn't finish it.A. has been doingB. had doneC. has doneD. did7. He said he _______ a letter to his mother last week.A. has writtenB. had writtenC. writesD. wrote8. They _______ a party last night, but they didn't go.A. were going to haveB. were going toC. hadD. had been9. I _______ the key to the room, so I couldn't open the door.A. have lostB. had lostC. lostD. was losing10. _______ you like some tea or coffee?A. DoB. DoesC. AreD. Is二、完形填空（每题2分，共20分）It was a cold winter morning. Tom was walking to school. He saw a little girl sitting on the ground. She was crying. Tom asked her what happened. The girl said, "My mother died last night. I don't know what to do."Tom felt sorry for her. He said, "Don't worry, little girl. I will help you." He took her to the school office and asked the teacher for help. The teacher listened to the girl's story and said, "Don't cry, my dear. We will help you."The school organized a charity event to raise money for the girl's family. Students and teachers donated money and gifts. The event was a success, and the girl's family received the money they needed.Tom felt happy that he could help someone in need. He learned that kindness and love can change people's lives.11. Tom saw a _______ girl sitting on the ground.A. littleB. bigC. tallD. short12. The girl's mother _______ last night.A. diedB. was diedC. has diedD. had died13. Tom felt _______ for the girl.A. sorryB. happyC. sadD. angry14. The school organized a _______ event to raise money.A. partyB. meetingC. charityD. sports15. Tom learned that _______ can change people's lives.A. moneyB. loveC. kindnessD. friendship三、阅读理解（每题2分，共20分）Passage 1Last weekend, my family and I went to the beach. It was a sunny day, and the weather was perfect. We arrived at the beach early in the morning. There were many people there, but we found a nice spot to sit and enjoy the view.We spent the whole day at the beach. We played beach volleyball, built sandcastles, and swam in the ocean. The water was very cold, but wedidn't mind. We also had a picnic and ate delicious food. It was a fun and relaxing day.16. What did the author do last weekend?A. Visited a friendB. Went to the beachC. Stayed at homeD. Went to the park17. How was the weather on that day?A. RainyB. SunnyC. ColdD. Windy18. What activities did the author do at the beach?A. Played basketballB. Built a sandcastleC. Had a picnicD. All of the abovePassage 2Modern technology has brought many changes to our lives. One of the most significant changes is the way we communicate. In the past, people used to write letters and send them by post. Now, we can send emails, text messages, and make video calls in seconds.Technology has also made our lives more convenient. We can shop online, order food delivery, and even book a doctor's appointment from our smartphones. However, some people argue that technology has made us moreisolated. We spend less time with our families and friends, and we are always looking at screens.19. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Technology has brought many changes to our lives.B. Technology has made us more isolated.C. Technology has made our lives more convenient.D. Technology has improved our communication skills.20. According to the passage, what is the negative effect of technology?A. It has improved our communication skills.B. It has made our lives more convenient.C. It has made us more isolated.D. It has brought many changes to our lives.四、短文改错（每题2分，共10分）My father was a teacher. He taught at the local high school for many years. Every day, he went to school and worked hard. He was alwayspatient and kind to his students. He loved his job very much.One day, my father was walking home from school. He was tired and hungry. He saw a small restaurant on the street and decided to stop. He entered the restaurant and ordered a meal. The food was delicious, but the bill was expensive. My father paid the bill and left the restaurant.The next day, my father was walking home from school again. He saw the same restaurant and entered it. He ordered the same meal as yesterday. This time, the food was not as good as yesterday. He asked the waiter why. The waiter said, "We have a new chef. He is not as good as the old one."My father felt sad. He realized that he had enjoyed the food because of the chef. He learned that the best things in life are not always about the food, but the people who make them.1. My father was a teacher. (CORRECT)2. He taught at the local high school for many years. (CORRECT)3. Every day, he went to school and worked hard. (CORRECT)4. He was always patient and kind to his students. (CORRECT)5. He loved his job very much. (CORRECT)6. One day, my father was walking home from school. (CORRECT)7. He saw a small restaurant on the street and decided to stop. (CORRECT)8. He entered the restaurant and ordered a meal. (CORRECT)9. The food was delicious, but the bill was expensive. (CORRECT)10. My father paid the bill and left the restaurant. (CORRECT)11. The next day, my father was walking home from school again. (CORRECT)12. He saw the same restaurant and entered it. (CORRECT)13. He ordered the same meal as yesterday. (CORRECT)14. This time, the food was not as good as yesterday. (CORRECT)15. He asked the waiter why. (CORRECT)16. The waiter said, "We have a new chef. (CORRECT)17. He is not as good as the old one." (CORRECT)18. My father felt sad. (CORRECT)19. He realized that he had enjoyed the food because of the chef. (CORRECT)20. He learned that the best things in life are not always about the food, but the people who make them. (CORRECT)五、写作（共20分）Write an essay of about 150 words on the topic "My Ideal Job". You should include the following points:1. What kind of job do you want to do?2. Why do you want to do this job?3. What skills and qualities do you think are necessary for this job?4. How do you plan to achieve your goal?Remember to use your own ideas and experiences, and support your points with examples.。

高一下学期英语期中试卷及答案高一英语期中的复习，可以通过多做英语试卷能让我们更熟悉英语考试的题型。

以下是小编给你推荐的高一下学期英语期中试卷及参考答案，希望对你有帮助!高一下学期英语期中试卷第Ⅰ卷 (选择题，共100分)第一部分：听力测试(共两节，满分30分，每小题1.5分)第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 time is it now?A. 7:15B. 6:40C. 7:452. What does the man think of the woman’s hat?A. It’s very good.B. It doesn’t go well with her dress.C. He likes the style of it.3. How ca n the woman get Kate’s phone number?A. She can get the new number by calling the old one.B. The man will get the new number for her.C. Kate is still using the old one, so she can call the old one.4. How did the woman feel about the books’ price?A. She thought they were expensive.B. She thought they were cheap.C. She could give some dollars back to the man.5. What is the problem?A. The woman doesn’t like orange juice.B. The man was looking for orange juice.C. The man broke the container of juice.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。