安徽省合肥市第一中学2014-2015学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题(扫描版)

合肥第十中学高一年级2014-2015学年第一学期期末考试英语试卷满分150分用时120分钟本卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

第I卷(选择题共115分)第一部分：听力理解 (共两节。

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1.What does the man mean?A. He is ready to help.B. He is not good with cars.C. He also needs the woman's help.2.Why was the man so late?A. He didn't catch the bus in time.B. He was taken to a hospital for illness.C. There was something wrong with the bus.3.What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Go shopping.B. Visit the Great Wall.C. Listen to the weather forecast.4.Where are most probably the two speakers?A. In a hospital.B. At a cafe.C. In a hotel.5.What is the time now?A. 8:00B. 8:30C. 9:00第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

开学考试英语试题二、单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分1 5分)21. Of the seven days in a week, Saturday is said to be the most popular ____for a wedding in some countries.A. way B situation C. event D. choice22. The teacher is very firm with her students, most of ______are a little afraid of her.A. whichB. thatC. themD. whom23.Don’t be afraid of asking for help ______ it is needed.A. unlessB. althoughC. ifD. since24. --- You were foolish enough to raise such a stupid idea at yesterday’s meeting.--- Well, now I regret _____ that.A. to do B to be doing C. having done D. to have done25. --- Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest bank is, please?--- _______Oh, yes. It’s past a post office, next to a big market.A. I beg your pardon?B. Mm, let me think.C. You’re welcome.D. What do you mean?26. She is very _____ about her success, though she’s achieved a lot.A. modestB. cautiousC. carefulD. cheerful27.--- That’s the second time that he has won the English competition.--- Yes. He _______ for the competition in the past few months.A. preparedB. is preparedC. has been preparingD. is preparing28.--- Do you need any help, Lucy?-- Yes. The job is ____ I could do myself.A. less thatB. more thanC. rather thanD. other than29. Of the two coats, I would choose the ____ one to spare some for a book.A. cheapestB. cheaperC. more expensiveD. most expensive30. --- People should stop using their cars and start using public transport.---_______. The roads are too crowded as it is.A. ExactlyB. All rightC. Go aheadD. Eventually31.While shopping, people sometimes can’t help ______ into buying something they don’t really need.A. to persuadeB. persuadingC. being persuadedD. to be persuaded32. I want to learn about your holidays. Could you tell me how you usually______Thanksgiving Day in your country?A. congratulateB. remindC. rememberD. observe33. Country life gives him peace and quiet, which is ____ he can’t enjoy while living in big cities.A. thatB. whyC. whereD. what34. The actress who had been thought highly of _________to be a great disappointment.A. turned downB. set downC. turned outD. set out35. --- So you have met Marie?--- Yes, it was last week _____ we attended Jack’s party.A. whereB. whenC. thatD. which三、完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)On a cold November afternoon, my mother and I were walking home from a pizza store. We were dressed 36 and equipped with the rented video we had been 37 to watch. I was feeling a little 38 as I was carrying our shopping, and decided to throw away something. So I started to walk towards the garbage can 39 I noticed a poor man walking out of the restaurant in front of us. He 40 over to another nearby garbage can and started looking through it.I suddenly felt very guilty because I was about to throw away a new drink just because it was 41 . I walked up to him and handed the 42 and some snacks(小吃) over to him. The man looked up 43 and took what I gave him.A huge smile 44 across his face and this made me feel very _45_. I felt I couldn’t be happier 46 myself, but then he said, “Wow, this is my son’s lucky day!”With that, he thanked me happily and started off on his bike, I 47 heard him whistling a song as he rode away.I got a warm 48 inside. I now understand what is 49 by the saying “giving is getting”.Although it only 50 a little action and a few words, I gained and learned more in those two minutes than I did in the 51 of the month. Everyone in the world needs help, everyone can 52 help and everyone will be helped by showing 53 .The image of that man’s happiness caused by my small gift appears in my mind every 54 I have the chance to do something nice.This is the 55 of charity.36. A.casually B. warmly C.coldly D. formally37. A. happy B. anxious C. sorry D.eager38. A. worried B. interested C. tired D.bored39. A. and B.when C. as D. but40. A. passed B. headed C. crossed D. took41. A. cheap B. tasteless C. heavy D. useless42. A. drink B. toys C. money D. clothes43. A. with anxiety B. by accident C. on purpose D. in surprise44. A. appeared B. went C. spread D. ran45. A.shocked B.excited C. disappointed D. satisfied46. A. to B. with C. at D. for47. A. still B. once C. ever D. even48. A. sense B. mind C. feeling D. thinking49. A. meant B. aimed C. considered D. thought50. A. cost B. called C. took D. asked51. A. part B. rest C. course D. time52. A. send B. offer C. promise D. have53. A.happiness B. politeness C. kindness D. sadness54. A. day B. time C. minute D.moment55. A. effect B. force C. goal D. power四、阅读理解(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)AThere is a definite possibility that the climate of the world may be changing. Some scientistsimagine that this could even mean the beginning of another ice age. The effects of such a change in climate on the human population of the world would be amazing.Recent research suggests that the general warming trend of the past hundred years or so may be coming to an end. During the past ten years, meteorologists(气象学家）tell us the average temperature of the earth has dropped about one degree Fahrenheit. This does not seem like much, but it could have effects on wind and rain patterns which influence the overall weather picture. If these patterns change a lot, it could mean that certain regions of the world may continue to have long droughts(干旱)while others will possibly suffer from widespread flooding.What regulates the climate is not exactly known. Meteorologists believe that clouds may be an important factor in regulating the amount of solar（太阳的）heat held by the earth, which in turn determines t he temperature of the planet. Another possibility is that man’s industrial and agricultural methods may be affecting the natural weather patterns. However, the weather is not understood well enough for scientists to say for certain what is happening to the climate and what side effects this will actually have on the worl d’s population.56. According to the text, the climate of the world seems to ______.A. be getting colderB. be getting warmerC. remain the same in the past ten yearsD. have good effects on the world’s population57. According to what you have read, which of the following is true?A. Another ice age will come soon.B. Man’s activities have no effect on the climate.C. People don’t care about t he changing climate.D. Scientists are not yet sure about the reason for the changing climate.58.The underlined word “ regulates” in the third paragraph probably means “_____”.A. managesB. controlsC. preventsD. protects59. The best title for the text would be ______.A. Droughts and FloodsB. MeteorologistsC. Changing ClimateD. Solar HeatBColumbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon CityTo: All StaffFrom: Jakie Mok , Secretary; Sports Development CommitteeDate: May 20, 2014A week ago , “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo (备忘录) for your reference when you answer the phones.Sports 1: BasketballWe expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park . To cover the cost of hiring a bus, each student will have to pay ＄10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game.Sports 2: GymWe will be using St.Peter’s Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing their park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping , jogging , outdoor aerobics (有氧运动), all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.Sports 3: HikingHiking will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost ＄75/hr.Sports 4: SwimmingThe Kowloon City Aqueatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i.e. 2:45pm to 3:45pm). Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is ＄10 per visit.60. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Students selecting basketball had better register(注册) early.B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm.C. Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours.D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.61. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.A. students taking part in basketball will walk to the courtsB. every student can participate in one of the four sportsC. hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of treesD. students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water62. It can be concluded that _____________.A. each sport will take only an hourB. students will be charged for the four sportsC. all the sports will take place at Kowloon PeakD. teachers will accompany students on each sport63. The purpose of the memo is to ___________.A. attract students’ interest in the programB. require the parents to select a sport for their childC. help the staff explain the program to the parentsD. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on timeCA funny thing happened on the way to the communications revolutions: we stopped talking to one another.I was walking in the park with a friend recently, and his cell phone rang, interrupting our conversation. There we were, walking and talking on a beautiful sunny day and ...I became invisible(看不见的), absent from the conversation.The telephone used to connect you to the absent. Now it makes people sitting next to you feel absent. Why is it that the more connected we get, the more disconnected I feel? Every advance incommunications technology is a tragedy to the closeness of human interaction. With email and instant messaging over the Internet, we can now communicate without seeing or talking to one another. With voice mail, you can conduct entire conversations without ever reaching anyone. If my mom has a question, I just leave the answer on her machine.As almost every contact we can imagine between human beings gets automated, we are now feeling more distant from one another. You can't even call a person to get the phone number of another person any more. Directory assistance is almost always fully automated.I am not against modern technology. I own a cell phone, an ATM card, a voice mail system, and an email account. Giving them up isn't wise...they're a great help to use. It's some of their possible consequences that make me feel uneasy.More and more I find myself hiding behind e-mail to do a job meant for conversation, or being relieved that voice mail picked up because I didn't really have time to talk. The industry devoted to helping me keep in touch is making me lonelie r.So I've put myself on technology restriction: no instant messaging with people who live near me，no cell phoning in the presence of friends, no letting the voice mail pick up when I'm at home.64. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. The Advance of Communications Technology.B. The Consequences of Modern Technology.C. The Story of Communications Revolution.D. The Automation of Modern Communications65. The sentence “Now it makes people sitting next to you feel absent，”means that .A. the people sitting beside you have to go away to receive a phone callB. you can hardly get in touch with the people sitting beside youC. modern technology makes it hard for people to have a face-to-face talkD. people can now go to work without going to the office66. The writer feels that the use of modern communications is ．A. encouragingB. disappointingC. satisfyingD. embarrassing67. The passage implies that .A. modern technology is separating the peopleB. modern technology is bridging the people.C. modern technology is developing too fastD. modern technology is interrupting our communicationsDYou are watching a film in which two men are having a fight. They hit one another hard. At the start they only fight with their fists. But soon they begin hitting one another over the heads with chairs. And so it goes on until one of the men crashes (撞击) through a window and falls thirty feet to the ground below. He is dead！Of course he isn't really dead. With any luck he isn't even hurt. Why? Because the men who fall out of high windows or jump from fast moving trains, who crash cars or even catch fire, are professionals. They do this for a living. These men are called stuntmen. That is to say, they perform tricks. There are two sides to their work. They actually do most of the things you see on the screen. For example, they fall from a high building. However, they do not fall on to hard ground but on to empty cardboard boxes covered with a mattress (床垫). Again, when they hit one another with chairs, the chairs are made of soft wood and whenthey crash through windows, the glass is made of sugar! But although their work depends on trick of this sort, it also requires a high degree of skill and training. Often a stuntman' s success depends on careful timing. For example, when he is "blown up" in a battle scene, he has to jump out of the way of the explosion just at the right moment.Naturally stuntmen are well paid for their work, but they lead dangerous lives. They often get seriously injured, and sometimes killed. A Norwegian stuntman, for example, skied over the edge of a cliff (悬崖) a thousand feet high. His parachute failed to open, and he was killed. In spite of all the risks, this is no longer a profession for men only. Men no longer dress up as women when actresses have to perform some dangerous action, for nowadays there are stuntgirls, too .68. Stuntmen are those who ______.A. often dress up as actorsB. prefer to lead dangerous livesC. often perform seemingly dangerous actionsD. often fight each other for their lives69. Stuntmen earn their living by ______.A. selling their special skillsB.playing their dirty tricksC. jumping out of high windowsD. jumping from fast moving trains70. When a stuntman falls from a high building, ______.A. he needs little protectionB. he will be covered with a mattressC. his life is in dangerD. his safety is generally all right71. Which of the following is the main factor (因素) of a successful performance?A. Strength.B. Exactness.C. Speed.D. Carefulness.E“BANG!” the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with father standing on one side, and I on the other side.We were both in great anger. “Never set foot in this house again!” stormed father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.The street lights were shining, causing a rather sad feeling. I wandered aimlessly.A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree.But now … I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because dad is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. He always put his opinions and codes （模式）of behavior on me. Whenever I do something wrong, he never admits it. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.I wandered the streets, without a destination in mind. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on there were fewer and fewer people on the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on.I thought to myself: “Is father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me?”In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps. I can’t stan d his outrageous(蛮横的)words: “I can’t throw you away, let alone these old papers?”All the lights were off except father’s.Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any moments of regret. After an argument he has the habit of creeping up in my sleep and then tucking me underneath the covers.This was how he always was．He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.The light was still on. “Am I wrong?” I whispered, maybe… With the key in hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love—it is second to none.72. Which is the best order of the following according to what happened in the passage?a. I opened the door and entered the house.b. Sadly I ran out into the street.c. I reached the place where I lived and saw my house still brightly lit.d. I thought of my father’s kindness towards me.e. I walked about in the street without any aim.A. b, e, d, c, aB. b, e, c, d, aC. b, e, a, c, dD. b, e, c, a, d73. What made the writer think of his childhood ?A. The sight of the street lights.B. The sight of the empty street.C. The sight of a father with a child in his arms.D. The sight of light in his own house.74. Why do you think the father often shouts at his son?A. perhaps the father is getting older and older.B. perhaps the son has already grown up.C. perhaps they never agree with each other.D. perhaps the father has got used to doing that.75. What conclusion can you come to after reading the passage?A. The father is actually kind to his son.B. The father treats his son in an unfair way.C. The father is neither kind nor cruel to his son.D. The father is always finding fault with his son.五、任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Take a WalkThink that daily walks are exercise for old people？Think again.Taking a fast walk for as little as 30 minutes a day can greatly improve your overall physical health and even have a positive effect on your mental condition.Walking can fit into any guy’s lifestyle and is generally considered as a way to stay in shape.Consider the benefits of walking：Walking helps you maintain a healthy weight.Since the only real way to lose weight is to increase the amount of calories you burn，the benefits of fast walking for at least 30 minutes a dayhelp you take off pounds.It may not happen so fast if you run three miles a day，but over time you will find yourself in much better shape than if you spend that half an hour sitting on the couch watching TV or at the computer.Walking strengthens muscles.When you walk，you work your muscles.In fact，walking brings into motion almost as many muscle groups as running or swimming.You will end up getting similar benefits in your muscle tone as well.Walking helps to reduce stress and calm your emotions.Psychologists have long known that you feel better after a long walk.Getting your body moving lets out endorphins(内啡肽) that help you deal with tension from a long day or a stressful life.If you put a nice walk at the end of an otherwise stressful routine，you will find a lot of mental benefits that you won’t get if you just start to deal with your family responsibilities after a hard day’s work.Adding a daily walk to your routine is not as interesting a choice as finding a tennis partner for three sets or joining a gym and increasing the latest exercise program.But it is a simple，healthy and totally free way to add exercise to your day no matter what your schedule or假如你叫李华，是一名高一学生。

2022-2023学年安徽省合肥市第一中学高一下学期段一考试英语试题1. What does the man want to do?A．Reserve a cheap hotel.B．Go to Mexico on business.C．Relax and enjoy himself.2. What will the woman get?A．Carpet cleaner. B．A paper towel. C．A glass of wine.3. Who is the woman?A．She’s a teacher.B．She’s a student.C．She’s an assistant.4. Where are the speakers headed?A．To a swimming pool. B．To the beach. C．To a restaurant.5. Why is the museum of great significance?A．It’s a museum for old art.B．It will be built on a small island.C．It’s the first of its kind in Indonesia.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6. How much does an entrance ticket cost?A．Two dollars. B．Five dollars. C．Seven dollars. 7. How does the woman pay?A．In cash. B．By cheque. C．By credit card.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8. Where did the tomato sauce come from?A．A local farm.B．A store only five miles away.C．The man’s own tomatoes.9. What does the woman think of cooking?A．She enjoys it.B．It makes her feel creative.C．She doesn’t have the patience for it.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2022-2023学年安徽省合肥市合肥第一中学高一下学期期末考试英语试题1. Learning Streams—Education that FlowsOver the past four decades, homeschooling numbers have increased to nearly 5 million students in the US, moving from the sidelines to a mainstream education option. Learning Streams is committed to satisfying homeschoolers’ needs.What We Offer● Drop-off Day ProgramWe offer a variety of project-based classes in our drop-off day program two days a week.● Sp ecialistsOur home school friendly specialists include: language experts, reading specialists, writing, math instructors and more.● SupportOur team provide individualized support to both new homeschoolers and experienced homeschoolers with curriculum selection, time management and more.● CommunityWe pride ourselves in having an energetic community. We recognize that homeschooling is a journey that is more enjoyable when surrounded by like-minded individuals who like to have FUN! Our ApproachLearning Streams is an alternative education center that offers classes, along with private tutoring, many specialists, and educational consulting.We provide a unique support system for parents looking for an alternative to traditional learning options or need to outsource (外包) part of their child’s education.Private tutoring (辅导) can be scheduled to offer additional support either on-location or online.Our PhilosophyEducators and specialists, along with people that want to share their amazing skill sets, all work together to provide an exceptional educational experience for children aged 5 and up. We believe that every child has many gifts they can offer the world but need a safe place to develop them.1. Which of the following is NOT offered by Learning Streams?A．Experienced specialists. B．Personalized support.C．Drop-off Day Program. D．Competitive environment.2. What can children do if they join in the program?A．Receive private tutoring online.B．Share amazing skills with educators.C．Get gifts for their good performance.D．Attend project-based classes every day.3. Who is the text intended for?A．Those who can’t tutor their kids.B．Those who want their kids educated at home.C．Those who prefer traditional education for their kids.D．Those who tend to sign up for after-school class for their kids.2. Get up at 6 am, arrive at the hospital one hour earlier to help patients check in, and accompany patients during consultations… In recent years, “patient escorts” has emerged as a new industry, and those who have taken on this career are known as “people who sell time”, 26-year-old Zhang Tian is one of them.September 4 was a lucky day for Zhang Tian. On this day, Zhang Tian saw a video about patient escorts on a short video platform. The daily routine of patient escorts shown in the video fascinated her and gradually inspired her to take this on as a business. She browsed through many platforms and read multiple information and found there indeed exists a certain demand for patient escorts, especially for the elderly, children, and pregnant women. Since she had never engaged in this kind of work before, she spent two days in major hospitals in Wuhan, in order to familiarize herself with all the departments on different floors, as well as the processes of medical consultation and preparation for surgery.After preliminary preparatory (预备的) work, Zhang Tian posted a video of myself-introduction on major social platforms, talking about the help and services a patient escort provides, as well as some tips for a quick and convenient medical consultation. At first, she was a little worried that her video would go unnoticed. However, after she uploaded the video, it got over 100 likes and she received her first ever offer as a patient escort.The memory of her first task is still alive and fresh in her mind. She received a phone call on September 9 from a man whose father was seriously ill and might need surgery. He wanted Zhang Tian to accompany his father through his consultation and treatment.” Zhang Tian made ful l preparations before meeting her first client and did a very good job despite her nervousness. “Later, the family expressed their gratitude to me over and over again, which warmed my heart and gave me a sense of achievement.” Zhang Tian said.1. What do patient escorts do?A．They assist doctors in hospitals.B．They arrive at hospitals early to check in.C．They take on this career to sell their time.D．They help patients get treated in hospitals.2. September 4 was a lucky day for Zhang Tian because ______.A．she enjoyed seeing an interesting videoB．she got inspiration for her own careerC．she found a demand for medical workersD．she was well received on social platforms3. How did Zhang Tian get her first client?A．She got familiar with the routine work in hospitals.B．She spent two days in major hospitals to meet patients.C．Her video on social platforms attracted her first client.D．The man’s father was seriously ill and might need a surgery.4. Which of the following words best describe Zhang Tian?A．Hardworking and considerate. B．Humorous and careful.C．Ambitious and imaginative. D．Talkative and positive.3. ChatGPT became the hottest issue due to its ability to produce human-sounding essays, poetry,and screenplays on virtually any subject in seconds. Soon after ChatGPT was released, the potential for it to be misused to do things such as spread misinformation and write junk mails became apparent. Schools and educators also have warned of the potential for students to use it to write essays or other work they have been assigned. Last December, the software passed all three parts of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination as part of a research experiment.So the startup, OpenAI behind the viral chatbot, revealed a tool for detecting text generated by artificial intelligence amid growing concerns the technology will be abused by cheaters, junk mail senders and others. OpenAI said that its so-called AI classifier was designed to help people distinguish between text written by a human versus a range of artificial intelligence programs—not just ChatGPT.OpenAI said it had schools in mind when developing its lates t classifier tool. “We recognize that identifying AI-written text has been an important point of discussion among educators, and equally important is recognizing the limits and impacts of AI-generated text classifiers in the classroom,” it said.The classi fier isn’t good enough on its own, though it can be used to go with methods that educators, employers and others rely on to determine the source of a piece of text. In evaluations, the new tool correctly identified 26% of AI-written text as “likely AI-writ ten”, while it also had false positives 9% of the time in which it incorrectly labeled human-written text as AI-written. Another problem is that the tool can’t easily tell if a list of facts—U.S. state capitals for example—was written by a person orAI, because the correct answer would be the same. AI-written text can also be edited to escape the classifier.“While it is impossible to reliably detect all AI-written text, classifiers like ours can be updated and re-trained based on successful attacks,” OpenAI said. “But it is unclear whether detection has an advantage in the long-term.”1. ChatGPT’s passing the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam is mentioned to __________.A．account for its operating principlesB．illustrate its complex structureC．emphasize its growing popularityD．warn against its potential danger2. What’s the function of AI classifier?A．Deepening the impact of AI writers.B．Identifying the texts generated by AI.C．Promoting the use of AI in classroom discussion.D．Arousing educators’ awareness of AI-related technology.3. What can be concluded from the evaluation of AI classifier?A．It is a work-in-progress.B．It is good at storing factual information.C．It can help a journalist to edit a text.D．It is a reliable educational tool.4. What does OpenAI think of AI classifier?A．It will be reliable after continuous self-update and retraining.B．Whether it can help educators in the long-term is out of question.C．Whether it can solve the problems as intended remains a question.D．It will succeed in detecting all human-written texts in the near future.4. Everyone knows what makes a good story. Our hero starts their journey as a flawed being. In scene after scene, they face challenges that push them down new paths. By the end of the talc, they overcome setbacks and become a better person in the process.We love these plots in the novels we read but the principles of a good story offer much more than entertainment. Recent research shows that the narratives we tell ourselves about our lives can powerfully help us recover from stress. People who generate tales of struggling and turning over anew leaf from their own lives appear to have much better mental health. Professor Dan McAdams put forward this idea and discovered that whether someone can describe having had some control over events in their past is an important predictor of mental health. Another key theme involved is finding some kind of positive meaning after stressful events.McAdams invited 14 and 15-year-olds to join in an experiment to write about their experiences of failure and success. Half of them were then given extra instructions to describe the ways they had made their success a reality and how the failure had changed them for the better. Eight weeks later, members of this group reported greater persistence and better grades in their schoolwork.Exciting as these results are, some experts sound a few notes of caution. They worry that, hearing about the power of self-narratives, many people may feel they have to find a positive turning point in life. If they can’t, they could end up feeling guilty about having somehow “failed”.Clearly, self-narratives aren’t the panacea. Nevertheless, if you hope for self-improvement, you can use the findings to good effect. By recognizing ourselves as the hero at the center of our own struggles, we can all become the author of our own destiny and change ourselves for the better.1. What does the research focus on?A．The causes of stress.B．The principles of narrative.C．The connection between struggle and well-being.D．The link between mental health and self-narratives.2. Why is the experiment mentioned in paragraph 3?A．To give proof. B．To make predictions.C．To draw a conclusion. D．To make comparisons.3. What does the underlined word “panacea” in the last paragraph refer to?A．Attempt to get rid of worries. B．Means of recognizing yourself.C．Solution to adolescent problems. D．Guarantee to become better people.4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．Embrace Life Struggles B．Be Your Own HeroC．Ways to Make a Good Story D．The Power of Self-improvement5. STEM vs. STEAMSTEM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The term was coined by Judith Ramaley while a director at National Science Foundation in 2001. Since then, STEM-focused education has been extended to many countries beyond the United States. However, education is a constantly evolving game. 1 One of the latest philosophies gaining steam is adding an arts component to the STEM educational focus, thus, creating the STEM vs. STEAM debate.The believers in STEM education want the focus to remain on the core STEM principles. 2 Tasks involving product design encourage students to draw and create. Adding arts will take away from the original intention of focusing on the STEM disciplines.3 They argue that adding arts to STEM is a way to develop strong STEM students who think creatively. Several studies have shown that engaging students’ arts strength increases their motivation when it comes to STEM activities.4 Furthermore, for kids who might be turned off from STEM subjects due to a dislike of numbers, highlighting the artistic component of lessons can reach out and draw them in.While they seem to be opposed, both sides of this argument may have the right idea. 5 Consider the growing field of computer animation, where you must have both artistic abilities and strong technology fields. Also, the most basic of all children’s toys, wooden blocks, are an incredible example of STEAM exploration. They bring design, geometry, and engineering concepts to our youngest learners, setting them up for a lifetime of creative thinking.6. On the night of the speech contest, I was worried about the shy girl. My heart _________ when I knew the boy on stage previous to her, _________, was fairly successful with his humor and personal style. The whole audience burst out a wave of _________ almost every 30 seconds.My palms(手掌)began to _________. It was the first time that she had been on the stage, so I couldn’t blame her for any _________. The strong spot light made her so insignificant that nobody _________ she had been on the stage.But the moment that _________ me occurred. I clearly heard a _________ voice, “Now, your_________, please!” The whole audience fell quiet. Small and thin as the girl appeared, the__________ look on her face instantly caught everyone’s eyes. Then her speech was on, logical and well-organized. Words of power __________ freely out of the girl like magic. When her speech__________ , a thunderous applause sounded from the audience. When the competition was concluding, all of us waited __________ for the winner’s name to be called. Tears of joy__________ my vision when the host announced she won first prize. Holding the medal tightly, she gave me a brilliant smile. I __________ her into my arms, too excited to say any words.1.A．beat B．broke C．lost D．sank2.A．above all B．worse still C．sure enough D．in addition 3.A．clapping B．alarming C．crying D．screaming 4.A．tremble B．sweat C．change D．burn5.A．slip B．pose C．input D．try6.A．regarded B．noticed C．ignored D．admitted 7.A．surprised B．concerned C．engaged D．challenged 8.A．tight B．weak C．loud D．low9.A．attention B．support C．notice D．silence 10.A．depressed B．puzzled C．contented D．determined 11.A．crowded B．floated C．bounced D．flowed 12.A．started B．ended C．proceeded D．paused 13.A．faithfully B．normally C．wildly D．eagerly 14.A．misted B．hid C．prevented D．shaded 15.A．pushed B．threw C．pulled D．lifted7. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

安徽省合肥市第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中联考英语试题一、阅读理解With so many options for short, beautiful walks in Queenstown, you are truly spoiled for choice. Here’s a list of local picks that will help you discover the best walks around Queenstown, a walkers’ paradise, for every age and ability.Tiki TrailFor one of the best views of Queenstown and a decent workout, climb the Tiki Trail up to the Skyline Gondola building. Starting at the base of the Gondola, the Tiki Trail winds its way steeply through trees towards the lookout at the top.Choose to hike back to Queenstown. Or if the climb has gotten the better of you, sit back, relax and catch a ride in the Skyline Gondola.Queenstown GardensThe Queenstown Gardens Trail is a wheelchair-accessible trail just a few minutes from central Queenstown. The flat, easy track has spectacular views of Lake Whakatipu, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak and the manicured gardens are beautiful year-round.You could spend hours here exploring the rose gardens or playing disc golf. If you’re tight on time, the loop around the shore of Lake Whakatipu takes less than an hour to complete.Arrow River TrailStarting in historic Arrowtown, a walk along the Arrow River Trail is a must-do for any visitor to Queenstown.The track will have you filling your camera memory, especially in autumn due to the explosion of colours on the trees. From here, you can cross the bridge and walk back along the riverside or go back the way you came. Back in Arrowtown, it’s lovely to walk along the river and amongst the trees before rejoining Arrowtown’s quaint streets to admire the café culture, discover the region’s history or grab a pint in the sunshine.Ben Lomond TrackBen Lomond will greet you from the moment you arrive in town. Not for the faint-heartedor inexperienced, this demanding climb is a full-day mission with a spectacular reward.Walkers aiming for the summit should be fully equipped and allow six to eight hours, depending on the conditions. Be prepared for snow and ice above the bush line from April to November.1．Which place is a better choice for the disabled?A．Tiki Trail.B．Arrow River Trail.C．Queenstown Gardens.D．Ben Lomond Track.2．What can visitors do in Arrow River Trail?A．Appreciate the rose fragrance.B．Experience demanding climb.C．Have a bird-eye view of Queenstown.D．Learn about the local history.3．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To compare things.B．To inform readers.C．To uncover the unseen.D．To warn readers.We find the owl at the very edge of our woods the morning after the storm. Wings flight-frozen and round eyes glassy. I touch its feathers lightly with my fingertip and I’m surprised because they still feel real even though the owl has slipped away somewhere else and Dad is already digging a hole for it in the rain-soaked earth.I lift its body and it’s huge in my hands but the hollow bones do most of the work for me and I almost think the owl might shake the stiffness from its feathers and fly away. I really don’t think this one should go into a hole in the ground. I say that to Dad and he says that it’s the circle of life and that now the owl will become part of nature again. Feeding the soil with its flesh and growing the roots of plants from its feathers.Dad shifts the last of the dirt with his spade and sits down at the base of a tree with a huff of air that smokes around him. I put the bird in the hole and mark it with a smooth pebble so I’ll always know.After we’ve buried the owl, we walk all around the woods and clear the worst of the damage from the winds and the rain. The damage isn’t as bad as it’s been before and it feels like the storm has cleaned everything back to being new and fresh. I use my hawk eyes and search the ground in flicks and sweeps and I find treasures in the rain-raked earth just like always. Pieces ofpottery and something that could be a Roman coin. I slip them into my pocket and they bump against each other to tell their stories to me, but I’ll listen later.I help Dad load the best of the fallen branches on to the trailer so we can cut them for fire wood or maybe a bonfire, and then we drive over the muddy paths and back to our house. 4．What do we know about the owl when the author finds it?A．It is already dead.B．It is hidden in a hole.C．It is too stiff to fly away.D．It is trying to flee the woods.5．Why does the author mark the hole with a pebble?A．To facilitate future visits.B．To show sympathy for the owl.C．To keep the site clear of plants.D．To draw the attention of passers-by. 6．What message does the author want to convey by mentioning the owl?A．Storms make trees take deeper roots.B．In nature’s embrace, time stands still.C．The darkest hour has only sixty minutes.D．With every leaf’s fall, a new life emerges. 7．What does “I’ll listen later” in paragraph 4 reveal about the author?A．Money-driven.B．Wonder-seeking.C．Artistically talented.D．Emotionally mature.Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to operate at human levels have greatly expanded in popularity over the past year. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s AI-powered search engine Bing. Such tools, also known as chatbots or generative AI, are computer-powered systems. They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work. This has led some technology experts to warn that generative AI systems could end up replacing workers in many industries.This year, researchers at Harvard Business School and other organizations carried out an experiment. It aimed to test how well AI tools could help workers perform their usual duties or tasks. It involved more than 700 business advisors, called consultants, from Massachusetts-based Boston Consulting Group.Harvard Business School recently published the results from the experiment in a working paper. The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve workerperformance. For example, researchers found that, on average, workers who used OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT 4 tool completed 12 percent more tasks than non-ChatGPT users. Tasks carried out with help from the AI technology were completed 25 percent faster. And the team found the quality of work performed by consultants using ChatGPT 4 increased by about 40 percent.However, the paper also noted areas where the performance of consultants using ChatGPT 4 dropped. The researchers said this was especially true with tasks the AI tool was not good at completing. “Of tasks the AI was good at, the experiment showed it significantly improved human performance,” the paper said. “But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.”The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.8．What is a purpose of designing AI tools according to the text?A．To perform low-level writing.B．To replace technology experts.C．To finish high-quality work.D．To improve interpersonal communication. 9．Why does the author mention ChatGPT 4 in paragraph 4?A．To explain the disadvantages of AI tools.B．To show how well AI tools could help workers.C．To forecast changes in the future working environment.D．To compare the work performance between humans and AI tools.10．What can be learned from the last paragraph?A．Companies need to balance the work of AI and humans.B．It is useless to train so many workers to learn to use AI.C．It is easy to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.D．Research on using AI effectively has been made by businesses.11．What is the best title for the text?A．ChatGPT Can See, Hear and Speak NowB．Ways to Improve Your Performance at WorkC．The Fast Development of Artificial IntelligenceD．AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker PerformanceBred to be sweeter, today’s cherries, bananas and apples taste different than they used to but not necessarily better. Among fruit farmers, the word “quality” is now routinely used as a standard for “high in sugar”, though firmness, color and size are also considerations. In a recent study about ways to enhance the sweetness of fruit using “molecular (分子的) approaches”, a group of plant scientists wrote that, in general, the sugar content of many fruits are now higher than before owing to continuous selection and breeding. Modern apple varieties, the scientists stressed, were on average sweeter than older ones.The sweetness of fruit depends not just on how it is bred but also on growing conditions, yield and harvest. The lead researcher, Sugiura, said, “If you could taste an apple harvested 30 years ago, you would feel the difference.” He believed that modern apples are picked so early that even if they are bred for sweetness, they often don’t develop their full character. The fragrance never develops in fruit that is harvested too early.Jim Cooper, an apple farmer in England, is regretful to admit the fact that many people will never taste the “strawberry hint” in a really ripe Pearmain, a type of heritage apple. In a way, the rise of consistently sweeter fruit in our lifetimes has been a victory of plant breeding. After all, it’s a rare person who would seek out bitter grapes if they could have sweet ones instead.But the sweetness of modern fruit is not without its problems, especially for people with diabetes (糖尿病), who have to reduce their intake of higher-sugar fruits. Fruit that is bred sweeter also tends to be lower in the chemicals that make it healthy. Considering health, maybe the real problem with modern fruit is that it has become yet another sweet thing in a world with sugar. Even grapefruits, which used to be quite bitter, are sometimes now as sweet as oranges. If you’ve never tasted a sour cherry, how can you fully appreciate a sweet one?12．In what aspect is many fruits different from before?A．Bright color.B．Soft skin.C．Sugar content.D．High yield. 13．Why did Sugiura express discontent with the present fruits?A．They are bred too early.B．They are losing a good flavor.C．They taste so sweet.D．They need a higher yield.14．What is Cooper’s attitude towards modern fruit breeding?A．Critical.B．Ambiguous.C．Favorable.D．Uncaring. 15．What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?A．The sweetness of fruits will cause health issues.B．It’s a wise choice to breed fruits for sweetness.C．Breeding sweet fruits improves the quality of fruits.D．Some fruits like grapes and cherries taste the same.The online mapping is a way to use maps available online to provide a number of functions that traditional maps have provided for years. 16 Meanwhile, there are other types of maps available as well, such as nautical maps (航海地图).One advantage of the online mapping is the ability to custom-make a map for an individual based on particular needs. 17 Thus, the map is much more than a graph of roads; it is a custom-made printing specifically based on a desired route.In addition, the online mapping also usually includes text directions that can help provide yet another affirmation (确认) of the route. These text directions are often displayed in conjunction with any map that is shown and is printable. 18Traditional maps may only be updated once a year just before they are published. 19 It can be updated in real time. A map can indeed be update d on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, but it does not necessarily mean that it will be. Even the most thorough mapping services may not be able to keep up with all the construction projects and changes on any given day.20 . Some maps may only show the route the driver should take, without other streets being listed. Also, there is no way for an online mapping service to inform travelers if they do wander off the route prescribed.A．It depends on how often they are updated.B．However, the online mapping has no such limitations.C．There are some disadvantages of using the online mapping.D．The most common application is probably the road mapping.E．Some of them fail to provide accurate maps and directions.F．This can help a traveler remove all unnecessary information.G．So it’s convenient for those who need to take their maps with them.二、完形填空My long-distance cycling career of 13 years and 35, 000 kilometres ended as I approached 75. Although I am now no longer strong enough to 21 the long days and big climbs, day in and day out, I have my memories.The road behind is just memories, some soon to be forgotten, others to be 22 and enhanced with the retelling. A 6000-kilometre cross-country ride initially appears 23 , but, once done, it is simply done, much like the challenges that life 24 .Real 25 would come when I was alone on my bicycle. I enjoyed meeting and even 26 the daily targets I had set for myself. I enjoyed the technical challenges faced by tire bursts and loose handlebars, but 27 not at that time. I loved cycling with a strong tailwind pushing me along and hated 28 into a strong headwind. I loved striking up conversations with a diversity of people and sincerely appreciated the support and comfort they 29 .Long distance cycling brings unbearable exhaustion, long hours of anxiety, even fear and desperation, but these 30 into insignificance, compared to the joy and 31 of climbing huge mountains or seeing fantastic sights for the first time. The experiences add newness and 32 to my life and the memories are 33 .Most importantly, cycling taught me to know myself better. It eventually dawned on me that I had more 34 and courage than I ever imagined. The self-awareness and long-lasting memories will give me enormous 35 as I carry on my life journey. 21．A．appreciate B．choose C．expect D．stand 22．A．treasured B．explored C．created D．discussed 23．A．boring B．annoying C．confusing D．discouraging 24．A．overcomes B．greets C．throws D．ignores 25．A．loneliness B．joy C．convenience D．panic 26．A．making B．changing C．beating D．finalizing 27．A．reasonably B．admittedly C．fortunately D．hopefully 28．A．battling B．slipping C．falling D．wandering 29．A．owned B．offered C．mentioned D．promised30．A．fit B．pale C．run D．back 31．A．reflection B．anticipation C．satisfaction D．motivation 32．A．secrets B．rules C．decisions D．dimensions 33．A．reliable B．flexible C．inaccessible D．unforgettable 34．A．toughness B．curiosity C．imagination D．wisdom 35．A．insight B．knowledge C．power D．admiration三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2023-2024学年安徽省合肥市第一中学高一上学期期末考试英语试题Best English Language Lab SoftwareWith technology advancement, digital English language lab software has found its way into the classrooms. There are some great multimedia media language labs available today. Let’s explore the most popular kinds of English language lab software.Spears Language LabIt is designed for students who want to develop excellent English communication skills. They can achieve better results with the in-built practice exercises featured in this software. Plus, it enables teachers to watch and check on each student.Open SimOpen Sim allows the teachers to create an interactive virtual classroom where learners can creatively learn language skills. The software will take you into the world of creative learning, where you will learn things while playing some interesting games.Words WorthThis software is suitable for adult language learners. It helps build professional-level skills in the language and allows learners to lay a strong base for wide vocabularies and high levels of spoken English. There are lessons such as pronunciation practice and listening comprehension that provides a professional-level learning experience.ODLLODLL software is perfect for those who absorb and recall information best by seeing. It is designed especially for cooperative learning. It allows the students to communicate with each other or host a virtual classroom section using the lab setting. The platform offers video streaming facilities from You Tube, DVD, and other digital sources.1. What can we know about the Spears Language Lab?A．It focuses on improving students’ writing skills.B．It gives students extra practice exercises as a gift.C．It allows teachers to know how well students do.D．It offers the chance to talk with language experts.2. Who may Words Worth be best suited for?A．Joanna, a 30-year-old woman, who works in a British company.B．Edwin, a 41-year-old man, who wants to go sight-seeing in the UK.C．Annie, a 10-year-old girl, who learns English as a second language.D．Mike, an 18-year-old boy, who has just graduated from high school.3. What do Open Sim and ODLL have in common?A．Both can create a virtual classroom.B．Both have in-built practice exercises.C．Both require learners to have IT skills.D．Both are designed by the same company.Kwane Stewart stepped outside a Modesto, California, convenience store with his morning coffee and noticed a homeless man, Tom Bissell, sitting with his back against the building. A small dog sat in his lap. Stewart, a vet (兽医) at an animal hospital, noticed its injured fur and skin. He approached the man and offered to bring medication for the dog's skin, a gift the man readily accepted.“I remember returning a week later, and the hair was coming back the rash (皮疹) was gone,” Stewart told the Modesto Bee. Tom said his dog was finally sleeping at night again because it was no longer feeling restless for its illness. “‘And you know,’ he said, ‘I’m sleeping at night.’ He started to cry, and that got me touched too,” Stewart says.Stewart was addicted. “When you do good deeds, there is something you get in return that feels much larger. I knew I wanted to keep doing it, "he told .Today, Stewart, 50, has his own practice in town, yet he still finds time for street pets. He's helped roughly 400 animals since 2011.There's a great need for his kind of help. About 25 percent of Modesto's homeless population owns a pet, but there are few healthcare options available to them. To fill that gap, Stewart can often be found wandering dark streets and underpasses (地下通道), anywhere he thinks the homeless might be camped out. Stewart pays for almost all of it out of his own pocket. For those expensive procedures, he set up a GoFundMe account to help cover treatment costs. “I don't ever want to have to turn anybod y away,” he explains.“To have somebody like Dr. Stewart come out here to take care of my dog just because it's the right thing to do, that's huge.” Joe, one of the dog owners, said in a video that Stewart posted on the GoFundMe page.4. How did Kwane Stewart help Tom Bissell's dog?A．By offering mental comfort. B．By providing medical treatment.C．By introducing some famous vets. D．By bringing it to an animal hospital.5. What directly leads to Kwane Stewart's further kindness?A．The professional habit of a vet. B．The tough situation the homeless faced.C．The requirements from the animal hospital. D．The inspiration from offering help to Tom.6. Which of the following can best describe Kwane Stewart?A．Rich and caring. B．Smart and humorous.C．Kind and generous. D．Brave and intelligent.7. What's the text mainly about?A．Vets are in great need. B．Stewart rose to fame overnight.C．Street pets deserve due treatment. D．A vet's kind act brings big impact. Almost half of the participants in a study who were asked to turn off their phone notifications for a day said it was still influencing their habits two years later, say the researchers behind the new study. At first, Martin Pielot from telecommunications firm Telefonica in Spain, and Luz Rello of Carnegie Mellon University, wanted to last their Do Not Disturb challenge across a whole week-—but they couldn’t find anyone to take part for that length of time. “We just got empty, frightened stares,” Pielot said. “And so finally we backed down to 24 hours.”Overall, the group is made up of 30 volunteers. Pielot and Rello found that the responses (反应) to a day away from notifications were different a lot: for people who didn’t check their phones that much anyway, it wasn’t such a big deal. But for those whose f riends, bosses, and co-workers expect quick replies, the study brought on some extra stress and anxiety.For 9 participants, the Do Not Disturb challenge brought on extra feelings of missing out on something, such as a message from a friend or a package delivery (递送). At the same time, 19 participants reported feeling clearly more concentrated and more productive over the day with their notifications off. Some participants felt less connected to their social groups as a result of the Do Not Disturb challeng e, so there’s a lot to take in from the study: it shows how phone notifications interrupt (打断) us, and how they connect us to others and enable us to manage social expectations.On top of all those findings, the researchers are eager to point out how the day off from phone notifications changed habits in the long term-22 of the volunteers said they planned to change their phone notification settings as a result of the Do Not Disturb challenge, and after two years 13 of them were still following through with the changes. Considering most people seldom touch their phone’s notification settings, that’s a high number.8. What can we learn from Pielot’s words?A．Few people are interested in the experiment.B．Most people overly depend on their cell phones.C．People can get paid for taking part in the challenge.D．The participants can bear no phone notifications for one week.9. What’s the response of most participants to the experiment?A．More happiness. B．Some extrastress. C．Nothingdifferent.D．Higherproductivity.10. How do the researchers feel about the result of the experiment?A．Pleased. B．Moved. C．Doubtful. D．Regretful.11. What’s the purpose of the research?A．To show those not using phones live longer.B．To find out how to get rid of phones in the long run.C．To examine the influence of turning off phone notifications.D．To explore how a day without phones affects people’s habits.Have you heard of the term “tweenager”? It’s a slang (俚语) word used in the UK to describe children between about ten and twelve years old. They are between being a junior and a teenager. Why do the press and media refer to kids in this way?Well, more and more companies now create products and services for tweenagers. They seem to tell us that tweenagers must have more money, freedom and influence upon their parents than they’ve ever had before.Most children in the UK today get more pocket money than kids did a decade ago. Despite problems happening fairly often and regularly in the economy, parents generally have more money to give than before, since they are having fewer children on average than in the past. In addition, a higher divorce (离婚) rate in the UK makes parents try to compensate by buying presents for their children. It’s a bad habit for both parents and children to get into, but parents are under constant pressure from commercial marketing and the requests of their children.You may wonder how tweenagers have more freedom than previous generations. Well, UK children today are very media- and computer-literate. They have access to much more information about life and the world. They may have experienced a lot in life as well. With such sophistication (老于世故) at such a young age, it’s no wonder tweenagers are able to influence their parents.Now UK tweenagers are also very fashion-conscious and concerned about their images. In a world of television programs that promise immediate success and fame at a young age, some people think it’s extremely important to look fashionable.So what does tweenage fashion look like? It’s lots of brightly colored materials, particularly pink, and usually plain, not patterned. There are plenty of bows, necklaces and bracelets, too.But can it really be healthy for us to encourage kids to be like adults at a young age? Are we stealing childhoods in return for a bit of profit? Well, the UK government is certainly concerned, and for that reason has strict laws preventing companies from clearly and openly marketing their products and services to children.12. What is the use of the first paragraph?A．To explain a concept and bring up the topic.B．To tell the difference between a junior and a teenager.C．To show why people in the UK prefer to use the slang.D．To state how the slang came into being and make a summary.13. Why are more products and services created for tweenagers?A．Because children education is becoming more important.B．Because they are more affordable to tweenagers.C．Because it is better to study music from an early age.D．Because more companies are creating products and services.14. What does the underlined word “compensate” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．Keep company. B．Reward. C．Make up. D．Motivate.15. Why do tweenagers pay more attention to their appearance?A．They are afraid of being laughed at by others.B．They have less freedom than previous generations.C．They wish to become successful and famous quickly.D．They are encouraged to be like adults at a young age.Stress Management: How to Reduce, Prevent, and Cope with StressIf you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your health and happiness at risk. Stress does harm to your health. It may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress. 16 The following stress management tips can help you do that.Get movingWhen you’re stressed, the last thing you probably feel like doing is getting up and exercising. 17 You don’t have to be an athlete or spend hours in a gym to experience the benefits. Exercise releases endorphins that make you feel good, and it can also serve as a valuable distraction from your daily worries.Connect to othersThere is nothing more calming than spending quality time with another human being who makes you feel safe and understood. So make it a point to connect regularly — and in person — with family and friends. Keep in mind that the people you talk to don’t have to be able to fix your stress.18 . And try not to let worries about looking weak keep you from opening up. The people who care about you will be happy because of your trust. It will only strengthen your relationship.19When you’re worn out by your morning traffic, or stuck in a stressful meeting at work, you need a way to manage your stress levels right now. The fastest way to reduce stress is by taking a deep breath and using your senses — what you see, hear, taste, and touch — or through a comfortable movement. By viewing a favorite photo, smelling a specific smell, listening to a favorite piece of music, tasting sweets, or hugging a pet, for example, you can quickly relax and focus yourself.Effective stress management helps you break the hold stress has on your life, so you can be happier, healthier, and more productive. But stress management is not one-size-fits-all. 20Our son, Tom, was different from others, because he was born with a serious brain disease. My wife and I often comforted him as he faced many _______ in his early years.It was _______ to see him regularly chosen last for baseball, but his most tough time came when he began high school. One afternoon, Tom returned home in _______ and shouted: “I’m never going to school again!” He was _______ with foo d that other kids had _______ him on the school bus on the way home. Tom later told us what had _______. A few days earlier, Tom had _______ up for the school running team. That day, a few older students made fun of his performance on the track. I called the headmaster about the _______ and it never happened again.One day, as the other kids exercised in the gym, they _______ one lonely runner Tom, jogging around the snow-covered track. A few weeks later, Tom said to me, “Dad, I was ready for the worst.” He added that each month, each student ________ an “athlete of the month” and voted (投票) for the ________. Tom’s name had never been ________. But that day, one student said: “Sir, I would like to propose (提名) Tom for athlete of the month.” The coach looked ________.“He works harder than any of us, Sir,” the student continued. “But we’ll have to have someone support the proposal,” the coach replied. Tears formed in Tom’s eyes as everyone in the class put their hands up. We, also in tears, looked on as he ________ showed his certificate (证书).Whenever I feel hopeless, I think of this story. I ________ myself that challenges are not overcome by force, but by patience, determination, and faith.21.A．opportunities B．inspirations C．challenges D．changes22.A．hopeful B．heartbreaking C．convenient D．well-meaning23.A．relief B．tears C．shock D．failure24.A．filled B．provided C．attached D．covered25.A．thrown at B．pushed against C．broken down D．dropped out26.A．viewed B．supplied C．happened D．suffered27.A．stayed B．signed C．pulled D．cheered28.A．crime B．tension C．movement D．situation29.A．concerned B．watched C．noticed D．ignored30.A．invited B．agreed C．meant D．chose31.A．winner B．ruler C．advisor D．fighter32.A．accepted B．recognized C．attended D．listed33.A．surprised B．awkward C．disappointed D．satisfied34.A．frankly B．proudly C．equally D．seriously35.A．argued B．reflected C．reminded D．comforted阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

安徽省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(附答案）学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________一、阅读理解Things to Do in London This WeekendNow, some of the most cherished London venues have opened their doors again. Take a look at our lists of exactly what is opening up in London.Columbia Road Flower MarketThe Columbia Road Flower Market is reopening this weekend, but it will be quite different. Stands will be spread out. Nearby roads will be closed and there will be a limit on the number of people who can enter the market. The statement is also calling on locals to support the market but advises people not to visit frequently in order to avoid overcrowding.Lambeth Country ShowThe festival of countryside won' t be held in its usual home of Brock well Park this year. However, it is being taken online instead. All your favourite aspects of the fair will be part of the virtual edition this weekend, including the highly popular Vegetable Sculpture Competition and other usual lower show competitions, local-themed talks, craft market and virtual music performances.Walthamstow Garden PartyThe free two-day festival in E17 is going online this year. Over the weekend you can tune in to music and take part in online workshops from crafting to Tai Chi. Don't miss the highlight of the weekend: East London Radio' s first-ever live show taking place across the weekend with behind-the-scenes chats with local artists, live music from St Mary's Church and much more.Brixton CourtyardA new beer garden is opening in Brixton with D sets, wine tastings and more in a safe environment. South London music venue Brixton Jamm has improved its outdoor space with spaced-out booths and picnic benches.1．What measure will be taken in Columbia Road Flower Market?A．Canceling the standsB．Forbidding travelers to visit.C．Limiting the customer number.D．Checking the temperature of travelers.2．What are Lambeth Country Show and the festival in E17 in common?A．Both are held online. B．Both last for two days.C．Both include competitions. D．Both present virtual music. 3．Which of the following will you recommend if someone wants to have a drink? A．Columbia Road Flower Market. B．Lambeth Country Show. C．Walthamstow Garden Party D．Brixton Courtyard.At 7:49 a.m. local time on Wednesday, April 14th, a huge earthquake struck Yushu County in Qinghai, China, described as “end of the earth” in a famous poem of the Tang Dynasty.The earthquake destroyed many houses, cut off power and caused over 2,000 deaths and injuries. On the night when the earthquake happened, many survivors had to sit or lie on the ground in terrible darkness. Some brought their own tents and others turned on the lights of motorcycles. It seemed that the earth was at an end. But their natural character made them get together to fight the early spring’s cold nights. Facing the disaster, they chose to be stronger and standing still and firmly like Yushu, the name of their hometown meaning “Standing like Trees”.The disaster drew much attention both at home and abroad. Our country leaders ordered rescuers（营救人员） to value every life and never to give up. Thousands of rescuers and medical teams rushed to Yushu from many areas of China, bringing machines, medicines and something necessary to the quake-hit town. They entered every village to search for survivors. Governments, organizations and volunteers are offering money and materials to the areas.We believe that under the leadership of the Central Government, people in the disaster areas are sure to restore production and rebuild homeland as soon as possible. And the overall victory can be achieved in the earthquake rescue work. 4．In Paragraph 2, the writer refers to the meaning of “Yushu” to show that _______.A．the strong trees stand still to fight the early spring’s cold nights B．some trees were cut down to make tents to live through the disasterC．the big tree standing still brings the local people good luckD．people there are brave and strong when facing the earthquake5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A．Yushu, a young town, was destroyed in the terrible earthquake.B．A huge earthquake once hit Yushu County in the Tang Dynasty.C．The whole nation does its best to help rebuild the new homeland.D．There was still electricity after the earthquake struck the town.6．The underlined word “restore” in Paragraph 4 probably means _______.A．战胜B．储存C．恢复D．修理I always have a dream: It’s the end of the semester, and I suddenly realize that there is a lecture I missed. and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in danger. How could I have done this? Why? Oh, my God! Then I remember I haven’t been in college for more than a decade.My old schoolmates might argue that this nightmare scenario is not that far removed from my actual college experience, and that at certain times in my life, it did not take the magic of sleeping to find me completely unprepared for a final. And, regardless of what may or may not be true of my academic accuracy, I suspect the school-stress dream is quite a common one.My suspicion was confirmed by Deirdre Barrett, a dream researcher at Harvard University. She explained that these dreams tend to pop up when the dreamer is anxious in waking life. Particularly when evaluated by an authority figure. people who wanted to act or play music at an early age tend to experience anxiety dreams not about school, but about auditions — that was where they interacted with the figures who could most easily crush them. In each of these dream scenarios, we revisit the space where we first experienced success or failure based on our performance.To find out what my specified performance-based anxiety dream means, I went to Jane Anderson, a dream analyst. Although science is undecided about the exact purposeof dreams, what night he behind “that dream scenario, being hack at school and having to take this final, she told me, is,” feeling tested in lie, feeling that you have to respond to other people’s expectations, and feeling that you’re not meeting those expectations. “So you think back to school. So much stuff happens in school that really sets your foundational beliefs and really sticks there in your unconscious mind. It can be very hard to let go of those beliefs,” she said. 7．Why is the author’s dream mentioned in the first paragraph?A．To analyze reasons. B．To attract readers.C．To lead into the topic. D．To share the experience.8．Who is the least likely to have the performance-based anxiety dream?A．An actor discussed by the fans about his newly released movie.B．A worker examined by the employer for his work performance.C．An undergraduate evaluated by the professor for his graduation paper.D．A teacher assessed by the principal for his teaching achievements.9．What does Anderson say about the impact of school experiences on people’s life? A．Various and gradual. B．Lasting and important.C．Positive but temporary. D．Negative but changeable.10．What does the text suggest about school-stress dreams?A．Special medical treatment is required to address the problem.B．More scientific research is needed to explore the real purpose.C．They may indicate difficulty or disappointment in real life.D．They only happen to those with negative school experiences.The story begins at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona. Derek Redmond was a short-distance runner for Great Britain. He was so thirsty for a medal although he’d had five surgeries (手术), including one on his Achilles tendon (跟腱) with less than four months before the Games. His Olympic dream was dashed four years ago at the 1988 Games in Seoul when he tore (拉伤) his Achilles tendon an hour before the race.Redmond’s dream of a medal in Barcelona in the 400 meters started off well,as he ran the fastest at first and won his quarterfinal. In the semifinals, Redmond charged out of the blocks and looked strong on the first straightaway. But shortly before the race’s halfway mark, his face wore an expression of pain and he held the back of his right leg: he pulled his tendon. He fell down to the track in pain, as the rest of the pack kept running. Alone on the track, Redmond stood and began jumping on his left foot—trying to finish the race. The crowd stood up and cheered as Redmond moved slowly toward the finish line.Then a man turned up alongside the track: Redmond’s dad, Jim. Waving off officials who tried to get him off the track, Jim Redmond ran up to his son, putting an arm around his waist. Derek turned and cried on his father’s shoulder. Together, father and son walked the final meters of the race.“I saw my son having a problem and it was my duty to help,” Jim Redmond said. “I actually went on the track to try to stop him suffering further pain. It was Derek’s idea. He asked me to get him back on the track and I offered him a shoulder to finish the race.”The Olympic Committee called the finish one of the most inspiring moments in Olympic history.11．What does the underlined word “dashed” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Broken. B．Realized. C．Updated. D．Made.12．Why did Derek Redmond stop running during the race in Barcelona?A．A man blocked his track. B．He felt a pain in his left leg. C．His tendon was injured. D．It was hopeless to win the match. 13．Who offered Derek Redmond a hand to finish the race?A．A fan. B．His father. C．A coach. D．Other athletes. 14．What can we infer about Derek Redmond from the text?A．He was attached to his family. B．He won the race in the end.C．He was afraid of challenges. D．He stayed true to his dream.二、七选五Everyone wants to live a healthier life and be happy. Learning how to live better and feel more positive about the world around you can help you live a happy andmeaningful life.Think positively. This does not mean that you ignore the bad or unpleasant things in life. It simply means that you approach every situation in life, both good and bad, with a positive outlook and a productive mindset. 15 , try to identify the things you think negatively about, and recognize why. Or you can evaluate your thoughts and feelings throughout the day.16 . Determine what you value most. Everyone has things that are important in life, but what do you ultimately value above all else? Don’t think about physical, tangible things. Instead, focus on those in your life that will give your life a sense of meaning and purpose.Manage stress in your life. You cannot avoid stressful situations, but you can find ways to relieve your stress. You can use relaxation techniques, such as meditation, visualization, tai chi, yoga, and deep breathing. 17 .Eat a healthy diet. 18 It’s not enough to avoid bad foods. You should also be getting vitamins and nutrients from all of the major food groups, and avoiding overeating or under-eating.Cultivate a healthy lifestyle. 19 , it’s important to live a healthy and active lifestyle. How well you care for your body in your early and middle years can greatly influence your health later in life.A．Find purpose in your lifeB．To start thinking more positivelyC．Make up your mind to changeD．In addition to eating a healthy dietE．Try to find the negative aspects of positive situationsF．What you eat can have a huge impact on how you feelG．Try to maintain a positive attitude, even in stressful situations三、完形填空corner of the world by doing what you can with 39 you have.”20．A．leaves B．branches C．plates D．baseballs 21．A．raise B．borrow C．save D．spend22．A．paid B．charged C．donated D．collected 23．A．came up with B．came up C．put up with D．put up 24．A．agreed B．promised C．seemed D．happened 25．A．demand B．respect C．hate D．love26．A．dead B．green C．fallen D．large27．A．look for B．work on C．think about D．stare at 28．A．expect B．like C．buy D．accept 29．A．annoyed B．depressed C．grateful D．hopeful 30．A．laboratory B．factory C．hands D．tools31．A．sold B．posted C．observed D．delivered 32．A．popular B．moving C．artificial D．valuable 33．A．tennis B．chess C．basketball D．baseball 34．A．sell B．admit C．keep D．accept35．A．little B．huge C．physical D．spiritual 36．A．terrified B．proud C．fond D．ashamed37．A．life B．website C．business D．competition 38．A．bargain B．living C．story D．difference 39．A．which B．what C．where D．when四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式A grand exhibition kicked off on Friday at the National Museum in Beijing 40 (mark) 30 years of China’s manned space program.The exhibition features models of China’s newly 41 (complete) space station, its famous Long March carrier rockets, future models for China’s lunar missions and historical memorabilia to tell the story of three decades of 42 (innovate) and development.“We hope the exhibition will pass our passion 43 the cause to more people.And now in the new era, Chinese people will explore even 44 (far) and contribute to all humankind with our quest,” said Hao Chun, director of China Manned Space Agency, at the opening ceremony of the exhibition.He added that the Chinese people had consistently worked to achieve new advances and breakthroughs in space exploration 45 1992 when the program started. “And in recent years we 46 (work) to build the China Space Station, making our previous China’s ‘three-step’ dream 47 reality,”he said. China’s next-generation carrier rocket has a thrust of over 2,600 tonnes, three times more than the Long March-5B carrier rocket, according to Zhang Zhi, the chief designer of the vehicle from China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology.The Long March-5B is 48 (current) the most powerful heavy-lift launch vehicle in China, 49 is responsible for transporting the core module and two lab modules for China’s space station. “The academy is also developing a reusable rocket for low-Earth orbit transportation,” Zhang added. The exhibition will run for three months.五、其他应用文50．假定你是校学生会“空竹社团”团长，为丰富学校外籍留学生的课余生活，请你用英语写一篇社团招募文稿，提示如下：1.社团的活动内容简介;2.分享自己加入社团的收获;3.介绍如何加入社团。

安徽省合肥一中、合肥六中2018~2019学年高一下期末联考英语试题第I卷（选择题）一、阅读理解In Singapore, art is more than what meets the eye. Galleries and museums here are not just places to be inspired, but also homes to distinctive souvenirs. Take home well-designed pieces, that reflect your personality.Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI)41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236. +65 6336 3663.Mon.- Fri. 10 am-7 pm; Sat. 9 am-6 pmSTPI is a space for experimentation of print and paper. Walk through the gallery and join other art lovers in developing an appreciation of print and paper art practice. STPI allows you to own a piece of the work produced by artists at the gallery workshops.Red Dot Design Museum (RDDM)11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940.+65 6514 0111.Mon-Thur. 10 am-8 pm; Fri -Sun. 10 am-11 pmFrom lighting to parasol (阳伞) the Red Dot Design Museum presents award-winning products and design concepts from over 30 countries. Head to the Design museum shop, there are many interesting design objects and collections sourced from all over the world. National Gallery Singapore (NGS)1 St. Andrews Rd. Singapore 178957. +65 6271 7000.Mon. - Thur., Sat. -Sun 10 am-7 pm; Fri. 10 am-9 pmNGS occupies two major landmarks - the former Supreme Court and City Hall - and features over 8,000 artworks, which is the largest public display of modern Southeast Asian art and culture. It is also a home to a bost of intemational exhibitions that have inspired the world and will be remembered for years to come.Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM)23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807. +65 6337 3888.Daily 10 am - 7 pmFascinated by stamps? SPM features postage stamps dating all the way back from the 1830s. Enjoy this vibrant museum’s in-depth presentation of local and intermational postal history. Send Singapore-inspired postcards or collect miniature postboxes from Singapore and around the world. Charming souvenirs at the museum store will make creative decorations for your home or office.1．Which number is available if you have any question on Red dot design Museum?A.+65 6336 3663.B.+65 6514 0111.C.+65 6271 7000.D.+65 6337 3888.2．Where can you go if you are fond of stamps?A.Singapore Tyler Print Institute.B.Red Dot Design Museum.C.National Gallery Singapore.D.Singapore philatelic Museum.3．Where is this passage most likely to be found?A.In a travel guide.B.In a report.C.In a textbook.D.In a novel.At the age of seven, while his friends were spending their allowance on things like candy and toys, Jose Adolfo Quisocola was busy saving money for basic purchases. To try to get his peers (同龄人) to do the same, the boy from Peru came up with the idea of an eco-bank, the Bartselana Student Bank, which allows kids of all ages to become financially independent while also helping the environment.Set up in 2012, the bank is the world’s first bank for kids. To become a member, a kid has to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and set a savings goal. Once accepted all bank “partners” are required to deposit at least one additional kilog ram of recyclables on a monthly basis and observe other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops.The waste accumulated is sold to local recycling companies, which, thanks to Jose’s efforts, pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by the bank members. The money received is placed in the personal account where they collect until the savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw the money, or choose to leave it and make itconti nue to grow for a bigger target. “At the beginning, my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project,” Jose recalls. “They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present. Luckily, I had the support of the school headmaster and an assistant in my class.”The boy’s efforts paid off, and by 2013, the bank had over 200 members, who brought in one ton of recyclable waste. Today, the eco-bank, which now has the support of several local institutions, boasts ten educational centers. They are designed to teach over 3,000 students, aged 10 to 18, to become financially independent, use their money wisely, and help the environment.Not surprisingly, Jose’s efforts have earned him several national and international awards. On November 20. 2018, Jose won Children’s Climate Prize, which comes with a medal and $5.500 in prize money and is given to a child or youth who has accomplished an extraordinary achievement for the climate or environment.4．Why did Jose set up the bank?A.To raise money and set up a recycling company.B.To buy necessities and donate them to needy kids.C.To save much money and protect the environment.D.To educate the students and help them win prizes.5．How can a kid be admitted to the eco-bank?A.By donating to the eco-bank.B.By sending in an application.C.By turning in one kilogram of waste in a month.D.By presenting a savings goal and a certain amount of waste.6．How did the teachers feel about Jose’s program at first?A.Doubtful.B.Excited.C.Moved.D.Unworried.7．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A.How the environment is improved.B.What the project has achieved.C.How tons of waste has been recycled.D.What support the local institutions get.Chinese cuisine is widely known a nd enjoyed all around the world. Who doesn’t long for a favorite Chinese dish? But there is one interesting concept concerning Chinese food which is almost unheard in the West, and which is becoming increasingly ignored by the youth of the East- the ancient custom of tonic food.Tonic food is food which is consumed to improve one’s health or avoid sickness. For instance, it was once the custom for new mothers to eat a sesame (芝麻) oil hotpot every day for the first month after giving birth. It was believed that this dish would benefit the muscles, reduce pain, improve circulation, stimulate sweating, and warm the body. Some foods, such as goat meat and spinach(菠菜), are seen as “hot”, while others, such as Chinese cabbage and radishes (小萝卜) are seen as “cold”.One should be careful not to eat too much of either “hot” or “cold” food. However, how much “hot” or”cold” food one should eat depends on the time of the year, how the food is prepared and what it is prepared with, and the individual’s health.The custom of employing tonic food for a healthier life also influences the catering industry. Chinese herbal medicines, such as the wolfberry (枸杞子), can be found on many a restaurant menu, either added to fruit tea or as a beneficial addition to a dish. These herbs attract customers, such as overworked office staff, in need of a modest pick-me-up.So, whether you need to boost your strength with a large helping of chicken soup, or increase your mental powers with a serving of pig brain soup, you may find that this ancient Chinese custom could be just the tonic you were looking for.8．What is the present situation of tonic food?A.It is catching less attention.B.It is enjoyed by many young people.C.It is well known worldwide.D.It is becoming increasingly popular.9．What is believed to benefit new mothers?A.Fruit tea.B.Chinese cabbage.C.Sesame oil hotpot.D.Pig brain soup.10．Which of the following best explains “catering” underlined in Paragraph 3?A.Medicine.B.Restaurant.cation.D.Fashion.11．What can be a suitable title for the text?A.The Charm of Chinese Cuisine.B.The Popularity of Tonic Food.C.An Introduction to Chinese Tonic Food.D.Differences Between Hot Food and Cold Food.Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Mandarin(普通话) class, he quickly changed his mind.“I thought Mandarin would be more beneficial than Latin,” said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language.He speaks Mandarin to order food at Chinese restaurants and can read social media posts from his Chinese-speaking friends. While it’s a difficult language to master, the high school junior, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. “Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming a growing power,” he said.Many experts agree that proficiency(熟练) in a language spoken by a billion people worldwide will give American students an edge in the global economy.“People are looking at China as our next economic competitor, and interest in Mandarin is growing fast,” said Marty Abbott, director of the American Council(议会) on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. “We’re seeing it in all parts of the country.”Abbott predicts that as many as 100,000 students are now studying Mandarin in public and private schools throughout the US. She said the US government has designated (指定) Mandarin as an “important needs” language and provides professional development p rograms for teachers. “Our government wants to increase our language ability for national security and economic competitiveness,” Abbott added.At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes set up in many US states. For example, the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas in Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for 10 years. It sponsors Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools,where tens of thousands of students are learning Mandarin.12．Why did Thomas Cheatham decide to study Mandarin instead of Latin?A.Mandarin was easier to learn than Latin.B.Mandarin could be helpful to his future career.C.Mandarin might help him learn more about China.D.Mandarin could enable him to study computer engineering.13．The underlined word “edge” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”.A.a slight advantageB.the outside limitC.a sharp tone of voiceD.an exciting quality14．Which of the following statements might Marty Abbott agree with?A.Mandarin should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.B.Those skilled at Chinese will be the most competitive in the future.C.The US government’s policy has helped popularize Mandarin in the US.D.Americans learn Mandarin because they worry about their national security.15．What does the author mainly talk about in this passage?A.The rising popularity of Mandarin among American students.B.The great benefits of learning Mandarin for American students.C.The infl uence of China’s growing power on American education.D.The effect of Confucius Institutes in promoting Mandarin in the US.二、完形填空My father always told me: "All work is noble." He wasn't 16 , but he earned a reasonable living. Thanks to his 17 , I was able to go to Art College. I, however, wanted to do something 18 , something more interesting-I was special！After graduation, I moved to New York in search of a graphic designer job. It was winter and, ever the optimist, I'd only brought enough money to 19 myself for about a month.I wasn't 20 -I was sure I'd find a fantastic job immediately.Within a few weeks, though, I found myself wandering around the streets having been 21 by every design office in town. My hostel 22 was almost gone and I hadn't eaten in days. “How had I reached this point？""I wondered as I 23 in my thin jacket.I was just about to 24 when my dad called. He suggested that I get a job in a25 until something else came along. At first, pride made me 26 . But I was cold, hungry, and unwilling to go home feeling 27 and defeated.I entered an expensive-looking cafe near one of the design offices that had turned me away and asked the manager if they were 28 . She said they were 29 , and offered me a job right away.30 , I found that I really enjoyed serving people. I started making big 31 right away. Later, the manager learned that I had a design 32 and asked me to design the cafe menus. That led to a part-time job at an advertising company.Previously, I'd have never considered being a 33 , but there I was. I 34 got my dream design job, but that winter I learned not to make 35 about work.16．A.concerned B.wealthy C.generous D.caring17．cation B.time C.power D.effort18．A.different B.simple C.strange D.safe19．A.entertain B.protect C.support D.identify 20．A.disappointed B.worried C.helpless D.alone21．A.rejected B.annoyed C.restricted D.invited 22．A.host B.room C.contract D.rent23．A.waited B.trembled C.regretted D.sweated 24．A.show off B.settle down C.give up D.set out 25．A.library B.gallery C.factory D.restaurant 26．A.hesitate B.agree C.continue D.reply27．A.relieved B.ashamed C.secure D.lonely28．A.hiring B.working C.serving D.checking 29．A.reasonable B.popular C.overstaffed D.shorthanded 30．A.Hopefully B.Undoubtedly C.Surprisingly D.Obviously 31．A.designs B.contacts C.meals D.tips32．A.hobby pany C.background D.task33．A.waiter B.designer C.director D.manager 34．A.simply B.nearly C.eventually D.temporarily 35．A.preparations B.assumptions C.changes D.suggestions第II卷（非选择题）三、七选五How to Win V otes in a School ElectionIn many ways, school elections are just like elections anywhere else. 36．You will also need to work hard to make sure people know who you are and why they should vote for you.● Decide what position to run for. 37．Make sure you know what the position does, and what you will be able to do once you get there. There are limits to what you can do while in office, so knowing your responsibilities can keep you from making foolish campaign promises that you can’t keep.● 38．Talk to your friends about running, make sure they think it is a good idea, and ask for their help in running. You wo n’t be able to do this alone. It looks good if the people who know you best will vote for you. Your network can also help with more practical activities, such as designing and making posters and encouraging their classmates to vote for you.● Advertise you rself. You and your campaign team should make posters, T-shirts, and other items that will let other students learn your name even if you don’t get to talk to them. 39．● Encourage people to vote. Sometimes the hardest thing is actually getting people to participate in the election. 40．Get people familiar with you so that they trust you enough to give you their vote.A．Create a network.B．Argue with people.C．Therefore, they will eventually vote for someone else.D．Speak to as many people as you can throughout the school.E. Student organizations have many offices with different responsibilities.F. To win over voters you need to reach out to as many voters as possible.G. The most important is to include your name and the position on everything you make.四、用适当的词完成句子阅读短句，根据所给中文释义在空白处填入1个适当的单词或写出括号内所给单词的正确形式。

安徽省合肥市第一中学2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Exploit your parking spaceAn unused parking space or garage can make money. If you live near a city center or an airport, you could make anything up to £200 or £300 a week. Put an advertisement（广告）for free on Letpark or Atmyhousepark.Rent a roomSpare room? Not only will a lodger（房客）earn you an income, but also, thanks to the government-backed “rent a room” program, you won’t have to pay any tax on the first £4500 you make per year. Try advertising your room on Roomspare or Roommateeasy.Make money during special eventsDon’t want a full-time lodger? Then rent on a short-term basis. If you live in the capital, renting a room out during the Olympics or other big events could bring in money. Grashpadder can advertise your space.Live on setRenting your home out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day, depending on the film production company and how long your home is needed. A quick search on the Internet will bring up dozens of online companies that allow you to register your home for free—but you will be charged if your home gets picked.Use your roofYou need the right kind of roof, but some energy companies pay the cost of fixing solar equipment(around￡14,000), and let you use the energy produced for nothing. In return, they get paid for unused energy fed back into the National Grid. However, you have to sign a25-year agreement with the supplier, which could prevent you from changing the roof.1．If you earn ￡5000 from renting a room in one year, the tax you need to pay will be based on ______.A．￡800B．￡4500C．￡500D．50002．If you want to use energy free, you have to_____.A．sign an agreement with the governmentB．keep the roof unchanged for within 25 yearsC．sell the roof to some energy companiesD．pay around ￡14,000 for the equipment3．For whom the text most probably written?A．Lodgers.B．Advertisers.C．Online companies D．House owners.The Amazon Echo, a voice-driven computer that sits on a table top and answers to the name Alexa, can call up music tracks and radio stations, tell jokes, answer simple questions and control smart appliances. Even before Christmas it was already resident in about 4% of American households. V oice assistants are being widely used in smart phones, too: Apple’s Siri handles over 2 billion commands a week, and 20% of Google searches onAndroid-powered handsets in America are input by voice. Dictating e-mails and text messages now works reliably enough to be useful. Why type when you can talk?Simple though it may seem, voice has the power to transform computing, by providing a natural means of interaction. Windows, icons and menus, and then touch screens, were welcomed as much easier ways to deal with computers than entering complex keyboard commands. But being able to talk to computers abolishes the need for a “user interface(界面)” at all. Just as mobile phones were more than existing phones without wires, and cars were more than carriages without horses, so computers without screens and keyboards have the potential to be more useful, more powerful than people can imagine today.V oice will not wholly replace other forms of input and output. Sometimes it will remain more convenient to converse with a machine by typing rather than talking (Amazon is said to be working on an Echo device with a built-in screen). But voice is sure to account for a growing share of people’s interactions with the technology around them, from washing machines that tell you how much of the cycle they have left to virtual assistants in corporate call centres. However, to reach its full potential, the technology requires further breakthroughs and a resolution of the tricky questions it raises around the trade-off between convenience and privacy.Computer-dictation systems have been around for years. But they were unreliable and required lengthy training to learn a specific user’s voice. Computer’s new ability to recognise almost anyone’s speech dependably without training is the latest manifestation (证明) of thepower of “deep learning”, an artificial intelligence technique in which a software system is trained to use millions of examples, usually selected from the Internet. Thanks to deep learning, machines now nearly equal humans in transcription accuracy, computerized translation systems are improving rapidly and text-to-speech systems are becoming less robotic and more natural-sounding. Computers are, in short, getting much better at handling natural language in all its forms.Although deep learning means that machines can recognize speech more reliably and talk in a more natural manner, they still don’t understand the meaning of language. That is the most difficult aspect of the problem and, if voice-driven computing is truly to flourish, one that must be overcome. Computers must be able to understand context in order to maintain a coherent conversation about something, rather than just responding to simple, one-off (一次性的) voice commands, as they mostly do today (“Hey, Siri, set a timer for ten minutes”). Researchers in universities and at companies are working on this problem, building “bots” that can hold more detailed conversations about more complex tasks, from searching information to making travel arrangements.Many voice-driven devices are always listening, waiting to be activated(激活). Some people are already concerned about the implications of internet-connected microphones listening in every room and from every smart phone. Not all audio is sent to the cloud -devices wait for a trigger phrase (“Alexa”, “OK, Google”, “Hey, Cortana”, or “Hey, Siri”) before they start passing the user’s voice to the servers that actually handle the requests - but when it comes to storing audio, it is unclear who keeps what and when.4．According to Paragraph l, the Amazon Echo ________.A．has been sold out before ChristmasB．has been used by most American familiesC．came on the market later than Apple’s SiriD．is more useful than smart phones in dictating e-mails5．What can we learn about computers’ deep learning from the passage?A．It is vital to accurate identification of human voices.B．It is almost the same as the computer-dictation system.C．It has helped machines understand the meaning of language.D．It has helped machines beat humans in accuracy and reliability.6．What are some users of voice-driven devices concerned about?A．The devices will be in charge of their life.B．The devices need to be activated before working.C．They are in the dark about their data’s ownership.D．Their voices can be recognized by every smart phone.7．What’s the author’s attitude towards voice-driven technology?A．Worried.B．Doubtful.C．Supportive.D．Objective.The other day, my sister and I were sitting in the restaurant, trying to have a conversation, but her children, four-year-old Willow and seven-year-old Luca, would not stop fighting. The arguments——over a fork, or who had more water in a glass--never stopped.Then my sister reached into her handbag, produced two shiny iPads, and handed one to each child. Suddenly, the two were quiet. They sat playing games and watching videos, and we continued with our conversation.After our meal, as my sister stuffed the iPads back into her bag, she said, “I don’t wantto give them the iPads at the dinner table, but if they keep them occupied for an hour so we can eat in peace, I often just hand them over. I am afraid that it’s bad for them. I do worry that it makes them think it’s OK to use electronics at the dinner table in the future.”Dr. Gary Small, director of the Longevity Center at the University of California, Los Angeles says that the brain is highly sensitive to stimuli(刺激物), like iPads and smartphone screen, and if people spend too much time on one technology, and less time interacting(互动)with people like parents at the dinner table, that could prevent the development of certain communication skills.“Conversations with each other are the way children learn to have conversations with themselves, and learn how to be alone,” said Sherry Turkle, a professor of science, technology and society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She fears that children who do not learn real interactions, which often have imperfections, will come to know a world where perfect, shiny screens give them a false sense of intimacy(亲密) without risk. However, they need to be able to gather themselves and know who they are. So someday they can form a relationship with another person without a panic of being alone. “If you don’t teach your children to be alone, they will only know how to be lonely,” she said.8．What did Willow and Luca fight about?A．Little things.B．iPads.C．Delicious food.D．Interesting things.9．How did the author’s sister feel about offering children iPads?A．She loved doing it very much B．She was uncertain about its effects. C．She felt it was worth a try.D．She felt surprised at its effect. 10．According to Dr. Small, what should parents do?A．Provide their children with various technologies.B．Teach their children communication skills.C．Limit their children’s screen time.D．Talk to their children at the dinner table.11．What is Sherry Turkle worried?A．Children are afraid of taking risks.B．Children try to escape from the real world.C．Children can’t deal with time when they have to be alone.D．Children can’t live without electronic devices.In 2015, researchers from Australia's Deakin University published one of the first studies measuring food's physical effect on the left hippocampus(海马体), a seahorse-shaped brain region crucial for memory, learning, and decision making. It is also one of the first areas to shrink in people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia (痴呆).255 people filled out diet surveys and then underwent MRI scans(磁共振扫描成像) that measured their brains. Four years later, they returned for another scan in response to a request from the researchers.The study found that the left hippocampus was bigger and heavier in the healthy eaters than in the unhealthy ones, regardless of age, sex, weight, exercise habits, or general health. That means eating the right foods and skipping the wrong stuff could help protect against declines in thinking and memory that lead to dementia. Healthy eating doesn't just prevent brain decline. It raises scores on thinking and memory tests, according to a study published in March 2019 that tracked 2,621 American women and men for 30 years."Green leafy vegetables have good effects that may protect both females and males against cognitive(认知的）decline and dementia," says lead researcher Claire McEvoy, RD, of the Centre for Public Health at Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland.Even a little healthy food goes a long way. According to a 2018 Rush University study that tracked 960 people for 4.7 years, participants who ate just 1.3 extra servings of green leafy vegetables a day showed cognitive abilities similar to those of people 11 years younger.How are these power foods working with your brain cells? Animal and test-tube experiments suggest that compounds in healthy diets help new cells make copies of DNA when they divide and multiply. Meanwhile, high-fat, high-sugar processed foods harm brain cells.While food serves as an important brain protector, experts say brain supplements(补品)aren't all that effective. Studies show that they don't make brain cells active in a significantly positive way.＂Let the buyer be cautious," says David Hogan, MD, a specialist at the University of Calgary.A study of nootropics(益智药) in the November 2019 Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that the unapproved drug-piracetam(乙酰胺吡咯烷酮) was found in four out of five brands tested, at levels that could cause side effects such as depression.12．Why did the researchers have the 255 people return for another MRI scan four years later? A．To test whether they had Alzheimer's disease.B．To see what effects diets had on the left hippocampus.C．To study how they kept healthy in the four years.D．To deepen their research into Alzheimer's disease.13．What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A．Healthy eating helps to reduce the risk of dementia.B．Unhealthy diet is a major contributing factor in cognitive decline.C．Age and sex have nothing to do with our general health.D．Plant-based diets have greater effects on women than men.14．Which of the following would David Hogan most probably agree with?A．Brain supplements are as helpful as healthy diets.B．We'd better take brain supplements for convenience.C．We should be careful when taking brain supplements.D．Brain supplements have as many side effects as processed foods.15．What might be the best title for the passage?A．Yes to Green Leafy VegetablesB．Yes to NootropicsC．No to IntelligenceD．No to Dementia二、七选五Have you ever had someone tell you "If you eat before bed, you are more likely to getindividuals snacking late at night and having a BMI that categorizes them as obese(肥胖的）。