长春市实验中学2023-2024学年上学期期中试卷高一英语试卷一、选词填空-句子（本大题共1小题，共15分）1.On my way home， traffic was held up in front of the University stadium-it is a busy area (1) I saw a young woman trying (2) （ get） a tiny （maybe 8 weeks old） cat out of (3) road． The kitten （小猫） (4)（ terrify） and she finally got the little one but dropped him． The kitten ran to the roadside and lay there in shock． I pulled over and got out as she had gone back into her truck （maybe since the kitty was out of the road her part was done） and (5) （simple） took him to safety．As I was doing so， two beautiful young men pulled over and asked if I needed help． Well，I said，maybe． I showed them the kitten and put him (6) the cab of their truck． They were instantly in love． They also knew where the (7) （ shelter） were in town．I told them I could take the kitten to one if they couldn't， but they told me they would take the kitten and if they didn't keep him， they would take him to a shelter． As I left， I heard one say， "kittens deserve (8) （ well）than this．" There (9) （ be） some truly wonderful young people out there． My heart broke with (10)（ happy） to see these guys caring so obviously．二、阅读理解（本大题共20小题，共45分）AFar, far below your feet lies a source of nearly endless energy. Earth's core is about as hot as the surface of the Sun, so hot that it melts the rocky layers above it into magma, or liquid rock. Wouldn't it be great if we could tap into all that energy? In some places, we do!The Geysers is an area north of San Francisco in California where magma's heat turns a reservoir of underground water into steam. This region is home to 18 geothermal power plants. The steam rises up through spaces between the rocks underground, a bit like how steam pours from a teakettle boiling on a stove. The power plant has pipelines that send the steam into the turbines (涡轮机) where electricity flow is generated. Once the steam leaves the turbine, it goes into a cooling tower where it turns back into liquid. Then it's piped back into the reservoir to be reheated again. Other kinds of geothermal power plants pump hot groundwater into the power plant. Then thepressure is reduced, causing the liquid to flash into steam that turns the turbine and generates electricity flow. Once the steam cools and turns back into liquid, it's pumped back down into the reservoir to begin the cycle again.So why don't we all heat our homes with free steam from the earth? First, the heat has to be close enough to the surface for us to reach it. Next, there has to be plenty of underground water to be heated. Finally, there has to be a layer of rock that water or steam can flow through. So in places where all three of those things come together, geothermal energy can be a powerful renewable energy source. Besides, when a geothermal plant returns water back into the hot rocks of a reservoir, it makes the rock crack a bit, which can cause small earthquakes. There's another danger that comes with drilling near magma-pipes and other equipment might melt if they hit a pocket of magma or are caught in an eruption. One geothermal plant in Hawaii was partially buried by lava in 2018. But engineers are hopeful that the repaired plant will generate even more power. Geothermal energy isn't the answer for everywhere, but it's a piece of the puzzle to help slow climate change.2.In which part of power plants is the electricity made?A. The turbine.B. The reservoir.C. The pipeline.D. The tower.3.What prevents free steam from being widely developed according to paragraph 3?A. Hard surface and possible earthquakes.B. Changeable climate and unqualified equipment.C. Limited underground water and thin layers of rock.D. Unsuitable geological conditions and potential dangers.4.Why is the buried geothermal plant in Hawaii mentioned?A. To demonstrate the great effort that engineers made.B. To show the power that the repaired plant can generate.C. To illustrate the danger caused by drilling near magma.D. To praise the engineers who repaired the generate plant.5.What is the author's attitude towards geothermal energy?A. Unconcerned.B. Unclear.C. Doubtful.D. Approving.BBiological fieldwork can mean trips to exotic places. The most common method is to send a few eager graduate students armed with camera traps and several weeks of spare time. But perhaps not for much longer. A paper published in Current Biology suggests an easier method: simply swabbing(擦拭) nearby leaves for DNA.The DNA in question is called "environmental DNA" (eDNA for short). It refers to all the genetic information that animals leave behind as they go about their daily business: breathing, urinating, or interacting with their environment in any way. In recent years, genesequencing(基因测序) technology has become quick and sensitive enough to pick out genetic sequences from particular animals including humans from this eDNA.One way of doing so is simply to blow air through filters(过滤器), and then analyse them to see which animals live nearby. Drs Gogarten and Lynggaard wondered if there might be a simpler approach. Air-sampling systems can take days to do their work. Maintenance must be done, and filters must be changed. But given that eDNA is literally blowing around ecosystems, the searchers wondered if it might be collecting on leaves.The leaves of many plants are waxy(蜡质的) and somewhat sticky. The researchers theorised that eDNA might end up stuck to leaves and that it could subsequently be collected by swabbing them. They tested their theory in the dense rain forests of Kibale National Park, in Uganda. Using simple cotton swabs, and wearing masks and gloves to prevent polluting the samples with their own DNA, they visited three areas of the park and collected eight swabs at each site, and then took them back to Copenhagen for analysis.The swabs revealed the presence of 26 birds, 24 mammals, one amphibian and one fish, with each swab containing DNA from eight animals on average. More than half the samples were good enough to work out the precise species they came from.Swabbing for animals, then, seems to work. Moreover, it is cheap, easy and fast. Graduate students will have to be content spending less time sample-hunting in distant parts of the world.6.Who will benefit most from the research findings?A. Forest farmers.B. Biological graduates.C. Ambitious scientists.D. Environmental activists.7.Why was the researchers armed with masks and gloves?A. To protect the leaves.B. To avoid getting stuck.C. To stay safe from wax.D. To ensure the quality of samples.8.How is eDNA method compared with the common ways?A. More animal-friendly.B. Free of complex analysis.C. More accurate and effective.D. Economical in time and money.9.What serves as the best title for the text?A. Swabbing leaves: an easier method to track animalsB. Testing eDNA: a useful tool for animal detectionC. What the function of leaves isD. How the field work goesCBegin your global journeyAt University of Wisconsin (UW) -Eau Claire, you'll find your investment pays off well before you graduate. Because here, we believe that your journey is just as important as your destination. You will have many opportunities to develop: from internships(实习) to undergraduate research to foreign cultural experiences. We seek students who are curious, innovative and compassionate. If this sounds like you, submit your application to join our big family!Admission application processTo complete an application for admission, submit the following:1. Online application;2. $25 USD application fee;3. Evidence of English proficiency;4. Financial documentation;5. Academic records;6. Passport copy.Submit the supporting documents listed above by including them with your UW-Eau Claire specific*********************************************************************.Paying for college2023-2024 undergraduate student estimated expenses (The numbers below are in USD per academic year): Tuition and fees: $18, 460Housing and meals: $8, 800Health insurance: $1, 900Application deadlinesWe accept applications February 1-June 1 for admission the upcoming fall term (September). and August 1-November 1 for admission the upcoming spring term (February). We must receive all of your required application materials prior to the deadline. Start applying early!Check your application statusTo check your application status, as well as other important steps in the enrollment process, you must first activate your Campus Account. The information you will be able to access through your Campus Account includes the following:•View your admission decision in real time;•Track the progress of your completed next steps after admission;•Pay your enrollment fee of $500;•Sign up for Orientation (迎新会) when you are qualified.Please note that official admission decisions will always be sent via US Mail.10.Where is this text probably taken from?A. A global travel journal.B. An undergraduate course plan.C. A welcome speech for freshman.D. A college application guide.11.Which is the right time for you to apply for 2024 spring semester admission?A. September 10, 2023.B. December 1, 2023.C. February 9, 2024.D. March 16, 2024.12.What can you do by using the Campus Account?A. Pay the tuition fees.B. Download official admission offer.C. Submit application documents.D. Know about your enrollment process.DMany of us are lonelier than ever. We can go shopping and avoid speaking to a single person. Automated voice son phones and machines suck the contact and relational element out of day-to-day life, so much so that experts say that we are experiencing a loneliness disease.According to Dr. Lalitaa, loneliness is the feeling we get when our need for rewarding social contact and relationships is not met. But loneliness is not always the same as being alone. Loneliness is a state of mind linked to wanting human contact but feeling alone. People can be alone and not feel lonely, or they can have contact with people and still experience feelings of loneliness.Loneliness is a universal human emotion that is both complex and unique to each individual. There are many contributing factors to loneliness, such as illness, relationships breaking down, moving country, changing jobs ornot being understood by co-workers, retiring, starting university, etc.We cannot underestimate the impact loneliness can have on our physical and mental wellbeing. According to research, loneliness has comparable health risks to smoking 15cigarettes a day, and people who feel lonely are more likely to die earlier and suffer from heart attacks. Dr. Lalitaa says, "People often say to me, 'It's too late to meet new people as an adult.' Having human connect ion can look different for each person, but this can become a block, stopping them going out, trying new things and connecting with new people. Remember, it is never too late to make good, meaningful connections."However, don't put pressure on yourself. A meaningful relationship takes time. It is not just created overnight. Also, take some time to sit with yourself and venture(冒险) into some of the things that you like doing. "The first thing I would say is not to deny or distance the feeling. Acknowledge it and then you can choose to focus on ways to help yourself," says Dr. Lalitaa.13.How does the author clarify what loneliness is?A. By stating arguments.B. By giving examples.C. By making comparisons.D. By employing figures.14.Why is smoking cigarettes mentioned in the text?A. To explain the causes of loneliness.B. To illustrate the harm from loneliness.C. To overestimate the impact of loneliness.D. To emphasize the universality of loneliness.15.What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 4 refer to?A. Lack of appealing reward.B. Dependence on the network.C. The regret for the passing youth.D. The idea of being too late for new relations.16.What does Dr. Lalitaa consider as priority when dealing with loneliness?A. Having new experience.B. Telling it from being alone.C. Being aware of and recognizing it.D. Making friends from all walks of life.EThere is a festival in China that has three names. Itˈs known as the Chongyang Festival. Also, it is called the Double Ninth Festival because it falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历). Finally it has been Seniorˈs Day (老人节) since 1989. This year, it fell on Oct 23rd.There are many traditions for this festival. In the past, people climbed mountains, drank chrysanthemum (菊花) wine, and wore a plant called zhuyu to celebrate it. Climbing mountains in autumn brings people close to nature and itˈs good for health. Both chrysanthemum and zhuyu are also clean plants and they can clean houses and make people healthy.In China, nine has the similar pronunciation with the word "forever", meaning long life. So the Chinese government set the day as the Seniorˈs Day in 1989—a day to respect the old. Many companies and communities organize autumn trips for old people. Young people bring elders to the countryside to enjoy nature. They also give them gifts.In China, it is a tradition to respect old people. In the past, if young people didnˈt take good care of their parents, they would be seriously punished. Now we have the 24 Filial Exemplars (《新二十四孝》). It includes 24 things we should do for elders, such as calling them up every week and going to see them more often. On this three-named festival, remember to show your love to your elders.17.Which is NOT a name for the festival?A. Chongyang Festival.B. the Double Ninth Festival.C. Seniorˈs Day.D. Youth Day.18.Which was not a tradition for this festival in the past?A. Climbing mountains.B. Calling them up every week.C. Drinking chrysanthemum wine.D. Wearing a plant called zhuyu.19.What does the underlined word "respect" in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese?A. 思念B. 尊重C. 保护D. 照顾20.What is the main idea of the passage?A. History of Chongyang Festival.B. Introduction of Chongyang Festival.C. Traditions of Chongyang Festival.D. Symbols of Chongyang Festival.21.We can read the passage from a magazine called ______.A. American HistoryB. Chinese HistoryC. Western FestivalsD. Traditional Festivals三、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）How to Be More Present Many people have a tendency to live in the past or the future. They constantly think about the past and worry about the future, and thus find it difficult to enjoy the good things in life in the here and now. You might unfortunately be one of these people. (22) Here are some tips that might help you.Notice Your SurroundingsOne way to be in the present moment is by noticing your surroundings. How often do you take time out of your day to actually look around and see what's going on? Now close your eyes and take a deep breath. (23) When you do, it's easier to be more present in the moment.Be Grateful for What You Have Now(24) If you are constantly focused on things you don't have, you aren't taking the time to appreciate what you have at this moment. One way to practice gratitude is to write a list of things you are grateful for and review that list on a daily basis. Try to write at least three things you are grateful for in your life right now.Show AcceptanceIf you want to learn how to be more present, you need to let go of how you think things should be and accept them for what they are. (25) Sometimes life is going to be different than how you want it to be. Practicing acceptance will help you let go of the things in your life that are out of your control.Find Positive Social SupportThe kind of social support you have in your life can also play an important role. Surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people will increase your own positivity and happiness levels. (26)A. Then open them and really take in where you are.B. You should focus your attention on one thing at a time.C. You cannot control everything that happens around you.D. This is one way to distance yourself from what you are enjoying.E. In turn, this will allow you to focus on what is going on right now.F. Part of living in the present moment is to appreciate what you have now.G. So learning how to live in the moment can greatly improve your well-being.四、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15分）In the fall of 2008, I was looking to leave my current job in a doctor's office to explore something more (27) . So I started investigating the new world of travel nursing. With a bit of (28) , I was connected to Carlyn.At this time, I am working on all areas of my life......in the (29) of becoming a stronger, more confident person, and (30) more about who I am. Without amazing, enthusiastic and supportive Carlyn, I wouldn't be where I am today. For the past 2 years, Carlyn and I stayed in (31) through email, facebook, and a periodic phone call, becoming friends…. I had a whole view of all the things she was (32) in her life and it inspired me much.I was anxious to (33) Carlyn face-to-face for the first time. But, as soon as she (34) in front of my house, it was like we had done it a million times before. This "my friends" is the (35) of the human connection that she talks about. It takes two people from (36) to friends!Now as fate would have it, Carlyn has (37) my world. So now, I hope to repay her (38) for all that she has helped me (39) . I am fortunate to be part of a friendship that is a by-product of her (40) . She continues to inspire me and I hope to learn and meet more through her (41) .27.A. complicated B. universal C. challenging D. profitable28.A. confidence B. luck C. fear D. pride29.A. power B. hope C. absence D. sense30.A. learning B. complaining C. discussing D. worrying31.A. shape B. order C. place D. touch32.A. abandoning B. explaining C. experiencing D. delivering33.A. meet B. phone C. persuade D. inform34.A. put away B. backed down C. carried on D. pulled up35.A. trick B. power C. choice D. origin36.A. students B. workmates C. strangers D. learners37.A. influenced B. left C. explored D. enjoyed38.A. as a result B. by accident C. with a bang D. in a way39.A. suspect B. accomplish C. witness D. appreciate40.A. anxiety B. persistence C. charity D. passion41.A. recovery B. comparison C. example D. diligence五、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15分）42. When China's first astronaut Yang Liwei blasted off into space in 2003, it was a history- making moment that declared his country's arrival (1) an emerging space power.So far, China (2) (become) a major presence in space. It now has its own permanent outpost in orbit—a (3) (full) operational space station-and routinely rotates(轮值) crews to live and work there.On Thursday, three Chinese astronauts lifted off on the Shenzhou-17 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center deep in the Gobi Desert, (4) (head) for the Tiangong space station for a six-month stay.They are the (5) (young) crew China has ever sent to space—with (6) average age of 38. Among their tasks on board is to repair the solar panels which (7) (destroy) by space debris years ago—the first time Chinese astronauts will carry out repair work outside the station.This is China's sixth manned mission to its space station since 2021. The new crew will take over from the Shenzhou-16 astronauts, (8) have been on board since May.(9) (complete) late last year, the Tiangong—or "heavenly palace" in Chinese—is one of the twospace (10) (station) currently in orbit. With a lifespan of 15 years, it could become the only one left when the NASA-led International Space Station (ISS) retires in 2030.六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共15分）43.假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Peter看了你在社交平台上发布的“全国爱眼日”班级活动图片后，向你了解相关情况。
吉林省长春市东北师范大学附属中学净月实验学校2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．Two foreigners come over. One is ________ European boy and the other is ________ African girl.A．a; a B．a; an C．an; a D．an; an 2．—Tommy, you can let others never know what I have told you today.—Don’t worry. I will keep the ________.A．secret B．address C．speech D．knowledge 3．________ fine weather we had yesterday afternoon!A．How a B．What a C．How D．What4．It snowed heavily last night and the ground was ________ snow this morning.A．filled with B．covered with C．used for D．known for 5．—Look, _______ is dancing under the tree.—Oh, that’s my cousin, Anna.A．everybody B．anybodyC．nobody D．somebody6．We should avoid ________ some personal questions.A．ask B．to ask C．asking D．asked 7．—Do you believe that paper is made _____ wood?—Yes, I do. And you can see that books are made ______ paper.A．from; from B．from; of C．of; from D．of; of8．I find _______ difficult to finish the work on time. We only have three hours left.A．it B．that C．its D．this 9．Could you please tell me ________?A．when does the store open every day B．if there was a concert tomorrowC．where can I buy some medicine D．how we can get to the bus stop 10．When we need to get a book from Tom, it’s more polite to say, “________”A．Tom, pass me the book quickly!B．Tom, give me a book!C．Tom, lend me your book.D．Tom, could you please pass me the book?11．Dick ________ in America, but now he ________ Chinese food since he moved to China.A．used to live; is used to eating B．is used to live; used to eatC．is used to live; is used to eating D．is used to living; used to eat12．A new subway ________ in our city in September, 2020.A．will be built B．is built C．build D．was built 13．Steven ________ too many kilos last month. His parents advised him to exercise every day.A．took place B．ended up C．put on D．laid out 14．We are ________ that China won the most gold medals in the 19th Asian Games!A．patient B．proud C．silent D．humorous 15．—Could you please help me look after my plants when I am away on business?—________! I will water them every day.A．Don’t mention it B．You don’t need to rushC．It takes time D．With pleasure二、补全对话6选5根据对话内容，运用下面所给的句子选项补全对话。
2017年长春市初中毕业生学业水平考试英语本试卷包括四道大题，共8页，满分95分，考试时间为100分钟。
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一、基础知识（共25分）I. 在下列各句的空白处填入一个适当的词，使句子意思完整，语法正确。
（5分）1. It’s a waste to cut ________ lots of trees for chopsticks every year.2. There’s no doubt that ________ is the coldest season of the year in China.3. The traffic was so heavy this morning that I was nearly ________ for school.4. I fell in love ________ the Science Museum of Jilin Province the first time I visited it.5. The weather report says there will be a strong wind today. Be sure to ________ all the windows.II. 用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。
（5分）6. Jim’s aunt bought him a new model ship on his ________ (seven) birthday.7. I ________ (agree) that moms do all the housework. Everyone should share.8. I enjoy ________ (read) Chinese ancient poems aloud to better understand them.9. In the school hallways, the students are supposed to speak and act ________ (quiet).10. It’s believed that riding ________ (bike) is good for our health and the environment.III. 单项选择。
一、听力（共25分）I.听句子,根据你所听到的句子,选择最佳答语。
（5分）1.A.Jake is. B.It must be Jack's. C.It's new.2.A.It is interesting. B.I think so. C.I agree with you.st year. B.For two years. C.In2017.4.A.No problem. B.I'm sorry to hear that. C.Nothing much.5.A.Sure.Here you are. B.No,I don't. C.Good luck.II.听对话,根据你所听到的对话和对话后的问题,选择最佳答案。
（5分）6.A.This year. B.Two years ago. C.Next year.7.A.Karen. B.Karen's father. C.Karen's brother.8.A.On Fridays. B.On Saturdays. C.On Sundays.9.A.Outgoing. B.Funny. C.Shy.10.A.Helen. B.Linda. C.Mom.III.根据所听到的描述,选出与其相符的图片。
其中有一幅图片是多余的。
（5分）11.___________12.___________13.___________14.___________15.___________IV.听较长对话,选择最佳答案。
（5分）听第一段对话,作答第16～17小题。
16.Why does John like cartoons?A.Because they are beautiful.B.Because they cheer him up.C.Because they make him sad.17.Which kind of movie does Kate like best?A.Dramas.B.CartoonsC.Documentaries.听第二段对话,作答第18～20小题。
