陕西省西安市2023-2024学年高一上学期八校联考期中英语试题

陕西省西安市长安区第一中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．What kind of fruit does Adam like best?A．Apples.B．Oranges.C．Pears.2．Why does the man call Olivia?A．To invite her to a party.B．To cancel an appointment.C．To ask about thehomework.3．What are the speakers going to do next?A．Go to the hospital.B．Wait for Mark.C．Have a meeting. 4．What will the weather be like this afternoon?A．Rainy.B．Cloudy.C．Sunny.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．A new measure.B．City traffic.C．A car accident.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．Where did Cindy grow up?A．In Germany.B．In England.C．In Poland.7．Why did Cindy come to Beijing?A．For work.B．For study.C．For sightseeing.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．How old is Clark now?A．10.B．12.C．22.9．What will Clark do in New Zealand in September?A．Receive some training.B．Visit his family.C．Take a holiday.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、--- I am not good with my friends. Could you give me some ?---Sure. You could communicate with them better.A．advice B．stampsC．messages D．reasons2、Tasting good food is an interesting part of traveling. When in , Germany, we can enjoy sausages, potatoes and cheese as well as many different kinds of beer.A．Moscow B．Boston C．Munich3、–Would you please tell me________?-In Zigong.A．where do you live B．where you live C．you live where4、—Granny Li ,let me help you carry the heavy bag!—.A．I’m fine,thanks B．It’s very kind of youC．Sure,I’d love to D．I’m glad to hear that5、---Who was knocking at the door just now?---______ was my cousin Andy.A．He B．She C．They D．It6、-- ________ can you finish this English examination?-- In about one and a half hours.A．How far B．How often C．How soon D．How long7、Mom always tells me that nothing can be learned __________ hard work.A．with B．by C．for D．without8、Don’t shout ________ old people .A．at B．for C．with D．On9、He made a _______ to go to Beijing tomorrow.A．plan B．decide C．interview D．list10、—Jack must be in his office, I think.—No, he be in the office. He flew to Canada this morning.A．needn't B．shouldn't C．can't D．mustn'tⅡ. 完形填空11、One day, a farmer was walking along a road with his son Thomas. The father said,"Look! There's a horseshoe 1 the ground. Pick it up and put it in your I bag. "Thomas said, "It wastes my time. "His father said 2 but he picked it up himself. When they got to a nearby town, they had a rest. There the farmer 3 the horseshoe and bought some strawberries with the money.The father and the son went on walking. The sun was well up in the 4 . They soon drank up their water and there wasn't a house or even a tree for them to 5 .Thomas felt too 6 to walk on. At this time, his father gave Thomas a strawberry 7 he quickly ate it. After a while, his father gave him 8 strawberry and once again. his son lost no time in putting it in his mouth.And so they 9 .The old farmer gave the strawberries and the son ate them. When Thomas had eaten up all the strawberries, his father said to him, “My dear son, if you picked up that horseshoe, you would have your own strawberries 10 .Always remember the lesson: “if you don’t worry about the little things, you’ll find it difficult to do the great thi ngs.”1．A．under B．on C．for D．to2．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything3．A．threw B．sold C．found D．bought4．A．sky B．mountain C．river D．tree5．A．have a look B．have a try C．have a rest D．have a picture6．A．excited B．cold C．full D．thirsty7．A．and B．though C．or D．because8．A．the others B．another C．others D．other one9．A．turned up B．came down C．went on D．got over10．A．to drink B．to ride C．to use D．to eatⅢ. 语法填空12、Ⅶ短文填词Jahkil Jackson remembered going with his family a few years ago to give out food to the homeless. He wanted to do more for them as he1．(become) sad to see how little the people had.While talking with his parents about the ways to help, Jahkil came up with the 2．[aɪ'dɪə] about “blessing bags” — bags filled with 3．['deili] things such as socks and hand cleaner. That got Jahkil 4．(excite). He started making bags and giving them out to the homeless. When people heard about his project, they gave 5．things or money. Volunteers helped fill the 6．. Jahk handed thousands of blessing bags to the homeless from 2016 to 2018. Jahkil’s hard work has made him 7．['feɪməs]. The president even wrote that “Itis one of the stories that reminds us what is best about America.”Jahkil started an organization8．(call) Project I Am to continue helping people in need and he hoped to inspire other kids to find more ways to make a9．(different). “They don’t have to wait 10．they become adults. They can do it right now.” he said,Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、When we think of money, we think of coins and paper bills. That is what money is today. But in the past people used many things in place of money. Some countries used cows. Other countries used salt, tobacco, tea or stones. Today there are stills some places in the world that do not use paper money. One place is the island of Yap in the Pacific Ocean.On the island of Yap, people use the heaviest money in the world —Yap stones. These are round, white stones with a hole in the middle. The Yap stones do not originate from the island. The Yap men have to go to the islands four hundred miles away to fetch them. Big stones can be twelve feet high — as big as two tall men. Small stones are as big as a dinner plate.Rich people do not carry the Yap stones. Servants follow the rich. Each servant carries a stone on a pole over his shoulder. Today the people on the island use paper money for everyday shopping. But for other things they still prefer Yap stones.1．On the island of Yap, people use ____ as money.A．stones B．cows C．dinner plates D．salt2．What does the word “originate” mean?A．Grow. B．Come. C．Develop D．Begin3．Now paper money is used _____ on the island of Yap.A．only by rich people B．in place of Yap stonesC．for shopping of everything D．for everyday shopping4．The passage is mainly about _______.A．money used around the world B．the history of Yap IslandC．money used on Yap Island D．different kinds of moneyB14、Deng Yu：In 2050, China will be richer than it is now. Beijing will be getting ready for the 40th Olympic Games in 2052. We will see the blue and clear sky and smell the fresh air. There will be more pandas living happily in China. I believe that 2050 will be the year of China.Liu Yuan：A holiday trip to the moon will no longer(不再) be a dream. We can also travel far to other planets and talk with the spacemen. We might also eat something like pills instead of meals. Everyone will enjoy a longer life.Sun Wei：Robots will be v ery popular. They will do what people don’t want to do. We’ll build new homes on other planets. By then, I’ll be sixty years old. Maybe we will have an exciting talk in my new home on another planet!Zhang Lan：By the year of 2050, cloning(克隆) will be used in many ways. It will bring back animals which disappeared(消失) many years ago. There will be no pollution(污染). The whole world will be one big family. There will be no wars. As time passes, we’ll live a much easier and better life.1．It is the _______ Olympic Games in 2048.A．38th B．39th C．40th D．41st2．According to Liu Yuan, everyone will live a(n) _______ life.A．boring B．exciting C．longer D．interesting3．_______ thinks that people can spend their holidays on the moon in the future.A．Deng Yu B．Zhang Lan C．Sun Wei D．Liu Yuan4．What does Zhang Lan think will happen in the future?A．People will live in a world without wars.B．Robots will do the things that people don’t want to do.C．People can talk with the spacemen.D．There will be more pandas living happily in China.5．From the talk, we can know that _______.A．people are still polluting the earth todayB．the 50th Olympic Games will take place in 2052C．we will have the same food in 2050 as we do nowD．all the people will move to another planet in the futureC15、Do you know Ma Yun?He is Founder and Chairman of Alibaba(阿里巴巴)Group.Ma was born in Hangzhou.At anearly age,Mawanted to learn English so he rode his bike each morning in order to go to a nearby hotel and talked with foreigners.He would guide them around the city for free in order to practice and improve his English.Ma is never afraid of failure in his youth.Although he failed the university entrance exam three times,Ma entered Hangzhou Normal Univrsity(师范大学).He majored in English and graduated in388.While at school,Ma was elected student chairman.He later became a lecturer(讲师) in English and International Trade at the Hangzhou Dianzi University.In the early of 315,he went to the United States,and with the help of his friend he got introduced to the Internet.In April 315,Ma,his wife and a friend collected twenty thousand dollars and started an Internet company.He named their company“China Yellow Pages”.Within three years,his company had made 5,000,000 Chinese Yuan.In 33,he decided to give up his job in the US,and went back to Hangzhou with his team in order to found Alibaba.Alibabais a China-based business-to-business marketplace site on the Internet,which serves more than 71 million members from more than 240 countries and areas.In September 2014 Alibaba became one of the most valuable companies in the world.Ma Yun becomes one of the most successful businessmen in China.1．Why did Ma Yun guide foreigners around the city for free?A．Because he was a volunteer.B．Because he was a translator.C．Because he wanted to practice his spoken English.2．What is the name of Ma Yun’s first company?A．Hangzhou Dianzi.B．China Yellow Pages.C．Alibaba.3．Which is the right order of the following events according to the passage?a.Ma Yun started an Internet compan y“China Yellow Pages”.b.Ma Yun founded Alibaba.c.Ma Yun went back to Hangzhou with his team in 33.d.He became a teacher in English and International Trade.A．a-b-c-d. B．c-d-a-b. C．d-a-c-b.4．Which sentences is right according to the passage?A．Alibaba serves more than 71 million members in China.B．Alibaba is one of the most valuable companies in the world.C．Alibaba had made￥5m,000,000 in three years.5．What is the best title of the article?A．The Story of Ma Yun.B．The story of China Yellow Pages.C．The Story of Alibaba.D16、Huang XiaomingChinese actor Huang Xiaoming visited the panda base(据点) in Sichuan province.During his visit, Huang put on a keeper’s suit and tried cutting bamboo, cleaning cages andfeeding the pandas.Huang also adopted a pair of panda twins with a gift of one million yuan.Angelina JolieHollywood actress Angelina Jolie can do all kinds of things on screen. It looks like she’s goodat everything, shooting, fighting and killing. But there’s one thing she’s afra id of — cooking.The 33-year-old actress says she was never able to master cooking skills. ＂I don’t cook —it’s the one thing I can’t do!＂she says.Chen LuyuChinese hostess Chen Luyu is famous for her popular talk show. She set up an online versionof her show at .People have grown tired of Chen’s show, especially her habit of constantly asking guests, ＂really?＂.But the producer of the show supports Chen. ＂She’s one of the few Chinese hosts whoknows how to control her desire to express herself and let the guests speak freely in aninterview.＂1．What kind of animals does Huang Xiaoming like?A．Pandas. B．Monkeys.C．Tigers. D．Lions.2．Which is TRUE about Angelina Jolie?A．She is good at everything. B．She can’t shoot well.C．She can’t cook by he rself. D．She can cook well.3．Why have people grown tired of Chen Luyu’s show according to the passage? A．Because she isn’t famous for her talk show.B．Because she set up an online version of talk show.C．Because she has the habit of constantly asking, ＂Really?＂.D．Because she likes to express herself.4．What does the underlined word＂adopt＂mean in the first paragraph?A．批准B．继承C．采纳D．收养5．We can know from the passage that __________.A．Angelina Jolie is a shy actressB．Chen Luyu isn’t famous any moreC．Huang Xiaoming is a kind manD．All the three stars are ChineseE17、1．The card above is ________.A．a ticket B．a postcard C．an invitation D．an advertisement 2．The party is for ________.A．a birthday B．the Queen C．bee watching D．the National Day 3．According to the card, if you are unable to go, you can ________.A．return the card B．visit the MuseumC．pay no attention to the message D．contact Alice’s motherF18、As Danny put his lunch tray onto the cafeteria table, milk spilled all over his sandwich. He sat down, hung his head forward, looking at the food in front of him. Frowning, he began peeling the soggy milk-soaked bread (浸透牛奶的) from his sandwich. “This is the worst thing I’ve ever done!” he said, “It’s not that bad,” said his friend Elena, who was sitting across from him. “Just get another sandwich.”“Sandwich? What sandwich? I am talking about the talent contest. It’s only two weeks away and I don’t know what I’m doing! Everybody will laugh at me. There’s no way to avoid it!”“Don’t be so negative, Danny,” said Elena as she rolled her eyes. “Y ou’re going to be great, You’re very capable. Y ou have the skills to do just about anything.”Danny moved his lunch tray to the side and rested his head on the table.“Sit up Danny,” ordered Elena, “I have an idea.Let’s brainstorm a list of things you could do. We’ll divide the list into categories or groups. Let’s start with music. You play the piano, right?”“I stopped taking lessons in the third grade,” said Danny.“What about singing a song?” suggested Elena.Danny shook his head no. “Let’s move on to another category.”“What about performing magic tricks?” asked Elena, as she twisted thin strands of hair around her finger.“I don’t know how to play magic tricks!” Danny almost shouted. “Elena, how did I get myself into this huge mess?” “Stop being so…” Elena paused, “That’s it, DRAMATIC!” Elena shouted excitedly. “You could do a dramatic reading. You definitely have the talent for it. Mrs. Pace always calls on you to read aloud in class. You could read a play aloud. Maybe you could even get extra credit from Mrs. Pace. She rewards students with points for doing extra reading work.”Danny thought for a minute. Then he smiled. “Elena,” Danny said, “Y ou are a great friend!”Elena smiled back. “I just want to make sure you are a bright, shiny star when you step out on stage.”1．Elena and Danny were talking ______.A．in the cafeteria B．in the classroom C．in a theatre D．at home2．Danny was unhappy because of ______.A．the spilled milk B．her friend ElenaC．the talent contest D．the milk-soaked bread3．With the help of Elena, Danny finally decided to ______.A．play the piano B．sing a songC．perform magic tricks D．do a dramatic reading4．The title for the story is most likely to be ______.A．A Huge Mess B．The Talent ContestC．An Unlucky Boy D．A Dramatic ReadingⅤ.书面表达19、中央电视台《经典咏流传》节目的播出，再次激发了人们对经典文学作品的阅读热情。

陕西省西安中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．Jack wasn’t saying anything, but the teacher smiled at him ________he had done something very clever.A．as if B．in caseC．while D．though2．The form cannot be signed by anyone ______ yourself.A．rather than B．other thanC．more than D．better than3．If you ________ bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day.A．cut out B．check out C．hang out D．work out 4．Would you like to ____________ with us to the film tonight?A．come along B．come offC．come across D．come through5．Eye doctors recommend that a child’s first eye exam _____ at the age of six months old.A．was B．beC．were D．is6．My parents and I ________ the Architecture Museum this weekend.A．visit B．visited C．are visiting D．have visited 7．It doesn’t matter if they want to come to your party, ______?A．doesn’t it B．does it C．don’t they D．do they8．I refuse to accept the blame for something ________ was someone else’s fault.A．which B．that C．as D．what9．It is for this reason ________ Spanish is the main official language of Peru.A．that B．which C．why D．how 10．Children who are not active or ________ diet is high in fat will gain weight quickly.A．which B．that C．whose D．what二、阅读理解Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids(孩子) to? Try some of these places:Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids’ interest. Many offer workshops(研习班) for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children’s favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts-Puppet(木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.Try hands-on(亲身实践的) science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They’ll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.11．If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit .A．an art museum B．a natural history museumC．a Youtheater D．a hands-on science museum 12．What can kids do at a Youtheater?A．Look at rock collections B．Give performancesC．See dinosaur models D．Watch puppet making13．Where does this text probably come from?A．A tourist map B．A museum guideC．A science textbook D．A news reportIt was Mother’s Day morning last year and I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlieran elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the concrete. Her husband was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock.Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very upset about what had happened to the couple. He said to me, “Mum, it’s not much fun falling over in front of everyone.”At the front of the supermarket a charity(慈善) group had set up a stand selling cooked sausages and flowers to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better,” he said. I was amazed that he’d come up with such a sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up. “Just take it,” she replied. “I can’t take your money for such a wonderful gesture.”By now paramedics（救援人员）had arrived, and were attending the injured woman. As we walked up to her, my son became by all the blood and medical equipment. He said he was just too scared to go up to her.Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband and told him, “ My son was very upset for your wife and wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better.”At that, the old man started crying and said, “Thank you so much, you have a wonderful son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.”The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smile.14．What dose the author intend to tell us?A．One can never be too careful.B．Actions speak louder than words.C．Love begins with a little smile.D．A small act of kindness brings a great joy.15．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson.B．Tenyson’s idea of buying a flower gained his mother’s support.C．Tenyson’s care for the elderly woman puzzled the flower seller.D．The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenyson’s gesture.“___________”.A．astonished B．struck C．frightened D．excited 17．What would be the best title for the passage?A．Flower PowerB．Mother’s DayC．An Accidental InjuryD．An Embarrassing MomentOver the last two days in December last year, nearly 30 tornadoes caused great damage across six states — from Arkansas in the south to Illinois in the midwest. More than 100 tornado warnings were issued — the most ever for a day. The tornado in Kentucky caused at least 50 people’s deaths. which was described as the worst in this state’s history.As one of the largest countries in the world, the United States is also one of the most geographically various countries — from deserts to forests to miles of coastline. While this comes with many advantages, it unfortunately leaves the country easily damaged by all kinds of natural disasters.Different parts of the United States face different types of natural disasters. The west coast is at risk of wildfires, earthquakes, and even volcanic eruptions. The southern part of the country is frequently hit by tornadoes, and the east coast faces the threat of serious hurricanes every year. Midwestern areas near rivers are often flooded by huge floods, and these are the worst floods in American history.The governments reviewed the weather event in each state’s history that caused the highest number of deaths to determine the worst natural disaster in every state. Thanks to their location and geographic research, some states made preparations ahead of time to avoid mass-casualty (重大伤亡的) weather events.However, many other parts of the country have been less fortunate, experiencing massive storms and floods. Many such events, like the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston of Texas, killed so many people that it was impossible to get an exact number of final deaths, especially, during that time.American weather continues to become more changeable. In 2018, there were 14 weather events that caused over $1 billion in damage. And in many parts of the country, these weather events could become even more destructive (毁灭性的) because of global warming.18．What do we know from the numbers in paragraph 1?A．Less and less natural disasters hit America.B．Tornadoes were the greatest threat to Americans.C．The tornado in Kentucky was the worst in America.D．America suffered from serious natural disasters.19．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A．The natural disasters in different parts of US.B．The earthquakes in the west coast of US.C．The hurricanes along the east coast of US.D．The worst floods in American history.20．Which of the following can best describe American’s weather in the future?A．Controllable.B．Unchangeable.C．Pleasant.D．Worrying.三、七选五How to Make Friends in a New SchoolStarting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes. 21 However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.Be yourself22 If some people don’t accent you, they’re not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.23Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!Believe in yourselfA smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don’t keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact with other people. 24 Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where you’re from.Remember people’s namesYou like it when people use your name and so do other people. 25 Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname. You’d be surprised how often this may come in handy.A．Be friendly to others.B．Making new friends can be hard, too.C．Join after-school activities you like.D．Never change what you are to try and fit in.E．If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”.F．People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” each time.G．Don’t sit at the back of the classroom where other people don’t notice you!四、完形填空We live in a world increasingly controlled by science. Since elementary school, I havewith a(n) 40 mind.26．A．chosen B．evaluated C．preferred D．avoided 27．A．numbers B．puzzles C．challenges D．advances 28．A．naturally B．hardly C．accurately D．impatiently 29．A．reason B．answer C．method D．direction 30．A．idea B．experience C．incident D．accident 31．A．hopeful B．confident C．doubtful D．nervous 32．A．tried B．remembered C．enjoyed D．imagined 33．A．unique B．common C．different D．strange 34．A．mentioned B．expected C．met D．missed 35．A．communicated with B．agreed with C．checked onD．depended on36．A．suggestions B．arrangements C．choices D．promises 37．A．difficult B．effective C．discouraging D．attractive 38．A．confused B．hit C．warned D．worried 39．A．did well in B．looked forward to C．spoke highly of D．thought little of 40．A．open B．strong C．sharp D．ready五、用单词的适当形式完成短文interesting stories, such as Lady Meng Jiang weeping over her husband’s death at the Great Wall, a sad but romantic love story set in the Qin dynasty. The Great Wall of China is the must-see attraction in China. Perhaps the most 49 (power) advertising words in history come from the poetic pen of Chairman Mao, “Until you reach the Great history Wall, you’re no hero.” It means getting 50 difficulties before reaching a goal.六、读后续写51．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开以语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

2023-2024学年陕西省西安市高三（上）联考英语试卷（10月份）一、 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A.B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一个小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．（1.5分）Where did the man first meet Susan？A.In a bookshop.B.In a library.C.In a classroom.2．（1.5分）What does the woman enjoy doing？A.Playing soccer.B.Playing the piano.C.Watching the basketball games.3．（1.5分）What will Shirley do this afternoon？A.Go swimming.B.Take classes.C.Do homework.4．（1.5分）What kind of cookies does the young man want？A.White chocolate with nuts.B.Chocolate chip.C.Peanut butter.5．（1.5分）What's the probable relationship between the speakers？A.Co-workers.B.Doctor and patient.C.Teacher and student.第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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2024学年陕西省西安市第八中学高三英语第一学期期末教学质量检测模拟试题注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．As to the long-term effects of global warming some believe that the damage has been done, ______________________.A．otherwise we take steps to make up nowB．now that we take steps to make upC．whether we take steps to make up now or notD．unless we take steps to make up now2．—Mum, is the pair of gloves ________ mine?—Yes. You have to wear another pair.A．washing B．have washedC．being washed D．having washed3．---How was your trip to Xi'an last month？--_____________. It was raining cats and dogs during my stay there.A．Wonderful B．ExcitingC．Not bad D．It couldn't be worse4．He’s quite _________, but I can’t imagine him as president of such a large l isted company.A．enthusiastic B．generousC．competent D．sympathetic5．Lack of sleep _______ lead to weakened immunity and memory, and also slow physical growth.A．shall B．must C．should D．can6．—Ouch, mum! A fish bone has stuck in my teeth!—______, Lucy. I am coming.A．Take your time B．Help yourselfC．Don’t bother D．Take it easy7．They are smiling. There ______ much trouble solving the problem.A．couldn’t be B．mustn’t beC．can’t have been D．mustn’t have been8．A quick review of successes and failures at the end of year will help ________ you year ahead.A．sharpen B．switchC．stretch D．shape9．—Do you ________ ready for the spring outing?—No,I still have to buy some fruit.A．everything B．anything C．something D．nothing10．40 grams of meat per day is ______ people should consume in order to stay fit. A．that B．whyC．how D．what11．With the development of science, more new technology ______ to the fields of IT. A．has introduced B．is being introducedC．is introduced D．was introduced12．Ms Alice is considered a lady by us, for she often helps the poor she met with.A．selfish B．hopefulC．mean D．generous13．Have you ever been in a situation ______ you know the other person is right yet you cannot agree with him?A．where B．which C．that D．as14．After college, he was employed in a middle school and there ever since. A．would worked B．had workedC．worked D．has worked15．With Mother's Day around the corner，I have taken some money out of thebank_____________ presents for my mother.A．buy B．to buyC．buying D．having bought16．_____by the English teacher for the high grade, I felt my effort finally paid off. A．Praise B．Praised C．To praise D．Praising17．That Americans have no history while Chinese have no future sounds ________; it has raised a thought provoking question, though.A．artificial B．arbitrary C．allergic D．reluctant18．_______ more energy to my study instead of being crazy about computer games, I would be sitting in a comfortable office now.A．If I devoted B．Had I devotedC．Would I be devoted D．Should I be devoted19．－I hear Iron Man III is on recently. Let’s set off for the cinema to appreciate it now.－________ It’s about 10 PM. I’m so tired that I must go to bed.A．Let’s find some of the action. B．How do you find it?C．It’s entirely up to you. D．You can’t be serious.20．Our English teacher , having explained to us how to design a project, allowed us a whole week’s preparation and then ______the class.A．to dismiss B．dismissedC．dismissing D．having dismissed第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

陕西省西安市2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题姓名：__________班级：__________考号：__________题号一二三四五总分评分一、第一部分阅读，第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读理解A British sleep expert,professor Chris Idzikowski,did a research showing that there was some connection between the way people sleep and their personality.The fetal positionThe fetal position gets its name from the shape of a baby in the mother's stomach.It is the most common position in the world.People who sleep in the fetal position tend towards worry and anxiety.They are often shy and sensitive.In the fetal position,a sleeper's body is like a ball as he lies on one side with legs and arms bent.Adults usually sleep in this position.The starfish positionWhen sleeping like a starfish,you lie on your back with arms up near the pillow.Sleep scientist Idzikowski says starfish sleepers value friendship.People who sleep in this position are good listeners and quick to help others.If you have a starfish sleeper as a best friend,you're in luck.Starfish sleepers are great listeners and a source of comfort to others.The freefall positionIn the freefall position,sleepers have their hands on or around their pillows,with their heads turned to one side. Freefall sleepers are social but sensitive and can become upset by extreme situations.They like to be in control of everything around their life.It's all part of their long periods of indecision,but once they make a choice,they stick to it. This position can aid in digestion(消化).The log positionFor those who suffer from back pain,the log position could be helpful for you.Log sleepers have both their arms and legs extended,so their bodies are straight like a log.Log sleepers are very trusting,but are usually social and easy-going individuals.Idzikowski claims that preferring a log position suggests that a person is sociable and can communicate with others easily.1．What's the personality of people sleeping in fetal position?A．Social and easy-going.B．Sensitive and social.C．Friendly and positive.D．Shy and sensitive.2．Which of the following is most suitable to be a friend?A．A fetal sleeper.B．A starfish sleeper.C．A freefall sleeper.D．A log sleeper.3．What can we know about log sleepers?A．They do well in sports.B．They are good listeners.C．They are easy to get along with.D．They have difficulty making decisions.阅读理解The world will become a better place when we realize that everyone can have bad days and that we care enough and take actions.A Kansas fourth-grade teacher Rachel Harder recognized this,and she found an amazing way to help out both her students and their families.A few years ago,Rachel attended a trauma(精神创伤)conference.She learned that some police stations partnered with schools.They could let teachers know when their students need help,patience or extra care.A year after the conference,Rachel had a student with autism who frequently had difficult days.To support the student,Rachel told the student's mom to simply text her"Handle with Care"to let her know when the student was experiencing difficult time."When she would text me,I knew that her daughter needed some extra time and a quiet place to get help,not going to the playground for morning announcements(通告),so that the rest of her daughter's day went well,"Rachel said.The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all of her students home with a note for their parents.It explained what the"Handle with Care"system was and how they could make use of it.In no time,the parents began to show their appreciation for Rachel's unbelievable act of kindness.But Rachel's kindness didn't end with her class.News spread of the amazing system,and teachers across the country began giving it a shot in their own class.Printed materials could be found on the school website,and the feedback(反馈)has been extremely positive!4．What happened to Rachel a few years ago?A．She met with a policeman.B．She noticed some students in need.C．She acted as a host at a contest.D．She raised a girl with autism.5．What can we imagine Rachel probably did to the girl student?A．She asked to stop the morning announcements.B．She talked with her in the playground.C．She took her home ahead of time.D．She comforted her at a quiet place.6．How did the parents treat Rachel's system?A．They paid no attention to it.B．They changed it in daily use.C．They accepted it thankfully.D．They introduced it to others personally.7．What is the text mainly about?A．A proper system.B．A considerate teacher.C．A story going online.D．A class influencing the nation.阅读理解The characteristic(特征)of shyness is to feel frightened and nervous in new social situations or when being the center of attention.Whether shyness is part of your children's personality or just something they feel when they are in front of a group of strangers,it is a common experience,according to a study.To look at shyness,researchers brought152children aged7-8into a lab and told them they would give a speech, which would be filmed and shown to other children.The study showed that about10%of the children showed a level of stress over time when giving the speech.About25%of the children were not reported to be shy in the eyes of their parents,but in fact showed a level of social stress from giving the speech.This finding provides the fact that shyness may be a part of these children's temperament(性情).For children at this age,shyness may be a quite common and normal experience when they face a speech task.For a smaller group of shy children,however,being the center of attention may be stressful at different times and environments.A shy temperament isn't always valued by society like an outgoing personality,but that doesn't mean there is something wrong.Everyone can feel shy at times depending on the environment.And those who are particularly shy often have happy social lives—they just aren't likely to be the liveliest people in a crowded room.Although shyness itself may not necessarily be a problem,parents should pay attention to signs of worry, particularly in their shy children.Importantly,however,we know that not all shy children are the same,and that many shy children grow up to be well-balanced adults.8．What can we learn from paragraph1?A．Shyness is not an unusual characteristic.B．Shyness is born with personality.C．Shyness will appear when one is in public.D．Shyness means not communicating with others.9．What is the finding of the study?A．Few kids like to give a speech to others.B．Some kids can get shy while giving speeches.C．Some kids appear less shy with their parents.D Some kids are stressed when being separated.10．What does the author advise parents to do when facing shy children?A．Bring them to crowded space.B．Care for them and give them confidence.C．Keep them away from shyness.D．Let them be alone.11．What can be the best title for the text?A．When are people shy?B．Ways of beating shynessC．Why is shyness a bad thing?D．The discoveries about shyness阅读理解Humans are not the animal world's only fashion followers.Tits(山雀)can be one of them,too.A study by Sonja Wild and Lucy Aplin shows that,given the chance,they make their nests(巢穴)with this season's must-have color.Dr.Wild and Dr.Aplin followed up on a study which noted that the blue tits preferred to put the same plants into their nests.This also suggested fashion-following—and it led Dr.Wild and Dr.Aplin to imagine that birds were studying the nests of others and copying them.The birds they followed carried instruments on them.That allowed researchers to follow a large number of tits by their arrival at food dispensers(自动取物装置)throughout the woods.One day in March2021,Dr.Wild and Dr.Aplin used five dispensers with wool rather than food.Each contained two colors—either orange and pink or blue and purple—but all were rigged to give only one of these.This remained so until at least one local nest was seen to include wool from a dispenser.At that moment,the other color was discovered, too.As a comparison,Dr.Wild and Dr.Aplin set up four wool dispensers in a separate area,each providing two colors from the beginning.Of68tits'nests,26included wool from a dispenser.Of these,18were built after both colors had been gotten from all dispensers.Even so,10of that18included only the color of wool first chosen by a nest makers.By contrast(相比之下),all8nests with wool have mixed colors,which showed a clear difference in the record.Tits,then,do seem to be"in fashion"when it comes to nest-building materials.Tits like those of the leaders of human fashions and it is worth more deep research.12．Why are the same plants put into nests by the tits?A．They want to beautify their nests.B．They find no other plants.C．They are used to doing this.D．They want to keep warm.13．What does the underlined word"rigged"in paragraph4mean?A．Refused.B．Warned.C．Forced.D．Arranged.14．What method is mainly used in the experiment?A．Testing colors.B．Observing activities.C．Comparing results.D．Checking numbers.15．What is the author's attitude to the research?A．Disappointed.B．Supportive C．Doubtful.D．Unclear.二、第一部分阅读，第二节任务型阅读(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

陕西省2024-2025学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解China is a country rich in natural beauty, with countless breathtaking landscapes to explore. As the old Chinese saying goes, it is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books. Here are four amazing scenic spots in China for you to choose from. All of them are on the World Natural Heritage (遗产) Site List, each with its special charm.Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Located in Hunan province, the park is famous for sandstone mountains and various plants. Visitors can take the Bailong Elevator, the world’s tallest outdoor elevator, for an extremely broad view of the breathtaking surroundings.Jiuzhaigou ValleyJiuzhaigou Valley in Sichuan province is known for its colorful lakes and shiny waterfalls. The crystal-clear water reflects the surrounding forests and snow-capped mountains, creating a stunning visual display.Mount HuangshanMount Huangshan is located in Anhui province, which is known as the “liveliest mountain of China”. The hot springs, ancient pine trees and classic art works add to the charm of this UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site. Visitors can also enjoy the impressive sunrise and sea of clouds from the famous Lion Peak.Li RiverLi River in Guilin is known for its karst mountains and picturesque scenery. The peaceful landscape features ancient villages, bamboo rafts and fishing scenes. Taking a raft along the Li River is a popular activity, allowing visitors to fully appreciate its timeless beauty.Man who travels far knows more. So don’t wait. Contact us at for more detailed information.1．Which scenic spot in China is famous for waterfalls?A．Li River.B．Jiuzhaigou Valley.C．Mount Huangshan.D．Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.2．What is the special feature of Mount Huangshan?A．Its peak is covered with snow.B．There are ancient pine trees and villages.C．It has the world’s tallest outdoor elevator.D．It is both the cultural and natural heritage.3．Where does the passage most probably come from?A．A website.B．A newspaper.C．A textbook.D．A magazine.“When I was young, I had so much energy and I loved building things. If I had an idea, I had to build it right now using what I could find around me,” says Danish artist Thomas Dambo. When Dambo was seven years old, he bought a mountain of cushions (垫子) from a nearby market to build a game room in his parents’ house. As a teenager, he built a “crazy” castle in his backyard.Years later, 42-year-old Dambo is proudly showing his latest work: a giant (巨人) called Little Lui. Five meters tall, Little Lui is one of the six giants placed in the corners of Peel Region of Western Australia, which will be on show for at least a year. This work makes Dambo’s giants up to 99 around the world. His gentle giants have found homes in many different countries, as far as the United States, Belgium, China, Denmark, South Korea and now in Australia.“For me, giants represent (代表) the voice of nature,” Dambo says. This deep respect for nature is the focus of Dambo’s building works. Dambo’s giants are made almost from local recycled wood: their faces from second-hand furniture and their hair from tree branches and leaves. Taking about 750 hours to complete, each giant is built out in nature.“I hope by visiting the giants, people will think of rubbish as a resource. I think it’s really important that next generations are connected to nature,” Dambo says. “That’s why I tried to build the giants to attract young people. I want people to be inspired and to realize they don’t need a lot to create something big and beautiful.”4．Which of the following can best describe young Dambo?A．Creative.B．Homesick.C．Powerful.D．Frightened. 5．What can we know about Little Lui?A．It is kept underground.B．It’s Dambo’s first giant.C．It will be shown to the public.D．It will be sent to Denmark.6．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The comments on the giants.B．The appearance of the giants.C．The basic theme of the giants.D．The expensive materials of the giants.7．What does Dambo plan to do with his giants?A．Inspire more people to take adventures.B．Encourage the young to approach nature.C．Help people spend less time playing games.D．Call on the young to save natural resources.Getting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing. However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.In the early 16t century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, as medical opinion showed that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French king had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the king of England in 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor in Europe lived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry IV, King of France, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman (贵族) had taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease the nobleman should not go out.Though the belief in the benefits of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbor ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health. Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War II. Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far?Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary, Mary Ruebush, an American immunologist (免疫学家), encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position is gaining some ground. 8．The kings of France and England in the 16th century closed bath houses because ________.A．they lived healthily in a dirty environmentB．they thought bath houses were too dirty to stay inC．they believed disease could be spread in public bathsD．they considered bathing as the cause of skin diseases9．Which of the following best describes Henry IV’s attitude to bathing?A．Afraid.B．Content.C．Supportive.D．Uninterested. 10．How does the passage mainly develop?A．By providing examples.B．By making comparisons.C．By following the order of time.D．By following the order of importance. 11．What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A．To stress the role of dirt.B．To introduce the history of dirt.C．To call attention to the danger of dirt.D．To show the change of views on dirt.Unlike cartoon images, real dogs don’t speak and describe their sleep. So you may wonder: do dogs dream like their owners?A scientific research conducted at MIT found that during sleep, brains of humans and dogs function in a similar manner. When you or your dog first falls asleep, you experience SWS— slow wave sleep—— when the brain waves are slow but muscles are still active. Later, a deeper stage of sleep occurs. This stage is called REM sleep— rapid eye movements sleep. During REM, muscles are more relaxed but the mind is more active. It was proved that both humans and dogs experience these two stages of the sleep cycle. Since we know that humans dream, it is safe to conclude that dogs dream too.Scientists found that as a dog falls asleep, his breathing becomes deeper and more regular. After about 20 minutes in REM sleep, dreams usually begin for average dogs. While dreaming, the dog’s breathing may become shallow and irregular, and his eyes move about behind the closed lids (眼睑) as if the dog is looking at something. By comparing brain wave patterns, researchers suggested that during REM, dogs “see” their dream pictures much like humans do during this stage of sleep.Besides, it’s also found that during REM, the sleeping brain functions much like it does when awake, so both man and dogs dream about things that happen during their waking hours. Information gathered during the day is processed at night and may be relived in dreams. So your dog may “sleep run” as he runs after a cat or fetches a ball.Studies also show that some dogs dream more than others, and the frequency and length of dreams are different according to the age and sizes of dogs. Young puppies usually experiencemore dreams than adult dogs. One possible reason is that puppies acquire huge amounts of new information daily and have much to process at night. Among dogs of the same age, smaller dogs seem to have more dreams than their bigger friends, but their dreams may last shorter. Dream length and frequency are also related to the amount of sleep required. A dog that has an active day outside may sleep more soundly than usual and experience longer periods of REM sleep, giving him more time to dream.12．What happens to dogs during REM sleep?A．Their dreams take place.B．Their brain waves are slow.C．Their muscles stay active.D．Their mind is more relaxed.13．The researchers found that while dreaming, the dog _________.A．breathes regularly B．visualizes imagesC．looks at something D．gathers information14．What does the underlined word “relived” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Removed.B．Repaired.C．Reviewed.D．Reduced. 15．What is the best title of the passage?A．What is REM sleep?B．What do dogs dream about?C．Why young puppies have more dreams?D．Do dogs dream like us?Symbol of friendshipFriendship is a wonderful thing to have no matter how old you are. However, it is important for teens and young adults to provide conversation, support and so much more as friends. 16 Actually, there are a few things that symbolize a friendly relationship.17One of the symbols of a wonderful relationship between friends is easy conversation. When you can talk about almost anything, you are sure to be true friends. When the conversation flows easily from one topic to another, this can be a symbol of friendship as well.Able to have fun18 No matter what you are doing, you can have a fun experience so long as you are with your friend. This is one of the best parts of friendship.Support all the timeIf your friends know they can call you anytime and you will be there for them, then this symbolizes friendship.Attentive listening by both individualsIf you find that you listen closely to what your friend says and they do the same for you, this is another symbol of friendship. 19Share laughter and tearsAnother symbol of friendship is the ability to share both laughter and tears. A friend is someone with whom you can laugh and cry over anything. 20A．Get togetherB．Easy conversationC．Teenagers always have difficulty in making friends.D．A true friend is someone you can have a great time with.E．You feel comfortable with this person to share your special feelings.F．If you are trying to make friends, you may be wondering what symbolizes friendship. G．True friends listen closely to each other and understand what the other person is saying.二、完形填空I’m teaching art at a college. Two years ago, I made a decision to 21 an online language program to learn some knowledge of Russian.My teacher and I would meet a few times a month to practice 22 . During our communication, he also 23 details of his life with me. Gradually, the 24 of the first few lessons gave way to more familiarity and comfort. I stopped feeling embarrassed and began to open up about my own background and my 25 with Russian. “Don’t worry; I’m here to 26 you. You’re hardworking and I’m sure you’ll do well in it,” said my teacher. I had comforted or 27 my students with these similar words in my own teaching. But it was strange to hear these words directed at me. The tables 28 .“You are 29 today,” my teacher would say when I used various vocabulary or expressions. When I heard these four words, I got a feeling of 30 . It also surprised me that my confidence could be encouraged by such 31 praise. That was when I realized how32 I had praised my students. I thought too much praise made them too proud. But now, I hada change of heart and 33 that these plain words can mean a lot. Words 34 . And now I become more 35 when I use them.21．A．settle for B．refer to C．wind up D．take part in 22．A．writing B．translating C．speaking D．reading 23．A．recorded B．shared C．avoided D．debated 24．A．uneasiness B．eagerness C．excitement D．expectation 25．A．plans B．achievements C．trips D．problems 26．A．remind B．persuade C．teach D．inspire 27．A．praised B．informed C．selected D．saved 28．A．broke B．turned C．maintained D．struggled 29．A．relaxed B．nervous C．calm D．excellent 30．A．peace B．sadness C．joy D．panic 31．A．simple B．strange C．unique D．visible 32．A．naturally B．little C．necessarily D．much 33．A．described B．remembered C．forgot D．understood 34．A．matter B．fail C．remain D．develop 35．A．curious B．confused C．thoughtful D．particular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。

陕西省西安市西安高新第一中学2024-2025学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题一、阅读理解As the excitement of the Summer Olympics attracts audiences worldwide, it presents a golden opportunity to inspire our younger generation not just in sports but in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Here, we explore a series of innovative STEM challenges designed for both lower elementary and upper elementary students, aimed at sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for learning.Surfing STEM ChallengeThe Surfing STEM Challenge invites students to explore the fascinating world of magnetic forces (磁力) by keeping a surfer suspended in mid-air. Using a magnetic stick. students guide the surfer’s track, mirroring the fluid movements of surfing waves.Basketball STEM challengeThe Basketball STEM challenge attracts students by tasking them with inventing a basketball game tailored for one-handed play, making use of materials at hand. The activity highlights the importance of creativity, engineering capability, and collaborative effort, all within the vibrant atmosphere of the Summer Olympics.Skateboarding STEM ActivityThe Skateboarding STEM Activity challenges students to craft a small skateboard, along with constructing a skatepark to demonstrate their fingerboarding skills. It’s an engaging way to connect with the dynamic world of skateboarding in the Summer Olympics, encouraging teamwork, innovation, and hands-on learning.Golf STEM ChallengeThe Golf STEM Challenge tasks students with the exciting project of designing and building a mini golf course, along with creating their own golf club. This innovative approach to learning not only brings the spirit of the Summer Olympics into the classroom but also fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of the scientific concepts behind the game of golf.Click Here to find out more information.1．What is the main goal of the STEM challenges described in the passage?A．To train students for future careers in STEM.B．To encourage students’ curiosity and love for learning.C．To help students understand complex scientific theories.D．To promote the importance of sports and physical activity.2．Which two STEM challenges encourage students to build something physical?A．Surfing STEM Challenge and Golf STEM Challenge.B．Surfing STEM Challenge and Basketball STEM Challenge.C．Skateboarding STEM Activity and Golf STEM Challenge.D．Basketball STEM Challenge and Skateboarding STEM Activity.3．Where is this passage most likely to be found?A．A sports magazine.B．A travel blog.C．A scientific report.D．An educational website.In medical school and throughout his career as a neonatologist, William Cashore was often asked to read and correct others’ work. Little did they know that he was a spelling champion, witha trophy(奖品) at home to prove it. Cashore won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 1954 at age14. Now 84, he’s the oldest living champi on of the contest, which dates back to 1925. As contestants from this year’s competition headed home, he reflected on his experience and the effect it had on him.Cashore credits his parents for helping him prepare for his trip to Washington, D．C．, for the spelling bee. His mother was an elementary school teacher and his father was a lab technician with a talent for taking words apart and putting them back together.When the field narrowed to two competitors, the other boy misspelled “uncinate”, which means bent like a hook. Cashore spelled it correctly, then clinched the title with the word “transept”, an architectural term for the transverse part of a cross- shaped church.Cashore, who was given $500 and an encyclopedia set, enjoyed a brief turn as a celebrity. He didn’t br ag about his accomplishment after returning to Pennsylvania, but the experience quietly shaped him in multiple ways. “It gave me much more self-confidence and also gave me asense that it’s very important to try to get things as correct as possible,” he said. “I’ve always been that way, and I still feel that way. If people are careless about spelling and writing, you wonder if they’ re careless about their thinking.”“Preparing for a spelling bee today requires more concentration and technique than it did decades ago,” Cashore said. “The vocabulary of the words are far, far more technical. The English language, in the meantime, has imported a great many words from foreign languages which were not part of the English language when I was in eighth grade,” he added.4．What can we learn about Cashore from the first two paragraphs?A．He is the best ever spelling champion.B．He prepared alone for the spelling bee.C．He used his spelling ability to help others.D．He preferred to show off his spelling talent. 5．What does the word “clinched” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?A．Won.B．Declined.C．Removed.D．Gave.6．How did the spelling bee competition affect Cashore?A．It helped him start his career.B．It strengthened his confidence.C．It limited his way of thinking.D．It brought him lasting popularity.7．What should we do to prepare for today’s spelling bee according to Cashore?A．Learn multiple languages.B．Go abroad for language study.C．Be a remarkable technician.D．Try to improve relevant skills.What are the most important factors that distinguish NBA legends from the rest? When scoping out talent, scouts (星探) look for two main things: outstanding previous performance and “unexploited potential”. There is an assumption that physical stature and athleticism (e.g., arm span, flexibility, swiftness, etc) are markers of unexploited potential, and will therefore continue predicting success in the NBA．But is this assumption correct?A new study sheds some new light on the issue. Unsurprisingly, measures of physical makeup and athleticism clearly influence selection into the NBA draft. But they did not distinguish productive NBA players from unproductive players after taking into account prior performance. In fact, the only variables that predicted NBA success were youth, college performance, and college quality. Of course, the researchers didn’t analyze every possible measure of skill, such as passing, defense and shooting. Also, many external factors could also have playeda role, such as coaching and team social dynamics. But none of them may be as important as the biggest elephant in the room. Let’s turn to Michael Jordan, the basketball legend.A lot has been made of Jordan’s “cut” from his school basketball team in Grade Two in high school. In reality, Jordan wasn’t cut, but just placed elsewhere: on the junior team. The school team really needed size, and at the tryouts Jordan was 5feet 10 inches. He didn’t have his big growth shoot until the following year, when he was placed on the school team. What’s more, at the tryouts, Jordan didn’t really stand out on any of the characteristics the coaches were looking out for.Well, except one: “If Jordan distinguished himself at all during the tryout, it was through his extreme effort.”What truly saddens me is that professionals judge the “natural” performer who demonstrates early evidence of ability to be more talented, and more hirable than the “striver”, who shows early evidence of high motivation and perseverance. Maybe it’s time to completely rethink this whole belief of unexploited potential. Perhaps we should think about early ability as merely potential that was realized earlier than others. Nothing more, nothing less. 8．According to the passage, what do team managers generally value in players?A．Athletic skills and training experiences.B．Motivation and team social dynamics.C．Physical makeup and athletic competence.D．Early performance and professional spirit.9．What does “the biggest elephant in the room” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．The most efficient training program.B．The most essential quality as a player.C．The greatest NBA legend Michael Jordan.D．The most obvious factor but one that is ignored.10．Why did Jordan fail to make the school team as a Grade Two student?A．He lacked talent for the sport.B．He was too short to win the coach’s favor.C．He was needed more by the school’s junior team.D．He didn’t make enough efforts to impress the coach.11．What message does the writer want to convey in the passage?A．Super efforts can make up for the lack of athleticism.B．The concept of “unexploited potential” doesn’t make sense.C．Those who show early evidence of ability are not truly talented.D．Passion and dedication are as worth considering as athletic characteristics.A new study published in the journal Science Advances finds that AI enhances creativity by boosting the novelty of story ideas as well as the “usefulness” of stories — their ability to engage the target audience and potential for publication. It finds that AI “professionalizes” stories, making them more enjoyable, more likely to have plot twists, better written and less boring.In a study, 300 participants were tasked with writing a short, eight-sentence “micro story” for a target audience of young adults. They were divided into three groups: one group was allowed no Ad help, a second group could use ChatGPT to provide a single three-sentence starting idea, and writers in the third group could choose from up to five AI-generated ideas for their inspiration.They then asked 600 people to judge how good the stories were, assessing them for novelty and “usefulness”. They found that writers with the most access to AI experienced the greatest gains to their creativity, their stories scoring 8.1% higher for novelty and 9% higher for novelty compared with stories written without AI. Writers who used up to five AI-generated ideas also scored higher for emotional characteristics, producing stories that were better written, more enjoyable, less boring and funnier.The researchers evaluated the writers’ creativity using a Divergent Association Task (DA T) and found that more creative writers — those with the highest DAT scores — benefited least from generative AI ideas.Less creative writers conversely saw a greater increase in creativity: access to five AI ideas improved novelty by 10.7% and usefulness by 11.5% compared with those who used no AI ideas. Their stories were judged to be up. to 26.6% better written, up to 22.6% more enjoyable and up to 15.2% less boring.Anil Doshi, Assistant Professor at the UCL School said, “While these results point to an increase in individual creativity, there is risk of losing collective novelty. If the publishing industry were to use more generative AI-inspired stories, our findings suggest that the stories would become less unique and more similar to each other. That is not encouraged in writing.”12．What were some participants assigned to do in the study?A．Help targeted young writers.B．Improve some less creative works.C．Create a mini story for young men.D．Use AI to judge the quality of stories. 13．Who benefited most from the AI-assisted writing in the study?A．Those using AI most.B．Those of most creativity.C．Those with the help of ChatGPT.D．Those writing the most.14．What might be Anil Doshi’s attitude toward the AI-assisted writing?A．Optimistic.B．Objective.C．Doubtful.D．Critical. 15．What can be the best title for the passage?A．AI Is Being Used to Create Novel Stories NowadaysB．AI Is Catching on But Threatening the Future of WritersC．AI Can Boost Creativity in Writing But Has Its DisadvantagesD．AI Helps Improve Writing Skills But Is Limited to Young WritersPeru is one of the most popular countries in South America, mostly thanks to its Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu. There is much more to see and do in Peru if you’re willing to get out there and explore. 16 You don’t need a lot of money to visit here. Here are a few ways to cut down your costs in Peru.17 They are the cheapest accommodation you can find and offer personalized service to guests. try to stay in these as often as possible.Take public transportation. Embrace public transportation to get around — it’s super affordable so skip the taxis. You’ll save a fortune.Travel off-season. For a low-cost trip, the best times to visit Peru are the months of April and May or September and October. 18Take the cheap buses. They cost around 2-10 PEN for a ride. 19 But there is always a door person whom you can ask if the bus is going to your location. There are not always marked bus stops, so look for gathering crowds.Go on a free walking tour. 20 Free Walking Tour Peru has tours that can guide you around both Lima and Cusco. Just remember to tip your guide at the end!Bring a water bottle. The tap water here isn’t safe to drink so bring a reusable water bottlewith a filter to save money and reduce your plastic use.A．Stay at family-run hotels.B．After all, it’s safe to travel alone in Peru.C．Prices are usually cheaper during these periods.D．Best of all, traveling around Peru is inexpensive.E．Peru has a ton of fancy hotels to stay throughout thé country.F．They are a bit confusing, as they don’t necessarily have a schedule.G．This is a great way to learn the history behind the places you are seeing.二、完形填空I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. Unable to 21 my curiosity any longer, I 22 it open. It was a brand-new laptop. I had scored straight A for my examination and this was my 23 .Soon I became glued to my new-found 24 friend. I began to spend increasing time on it and was 25 to the glowing screen before me. During weekends, I could 26 spend a few hours on my laptop. It came to a point where I chose to 27 myself in my room, refusing to come out and engage in family 28 . I preferred to stay connected to the people I befriended in cyberspace (网络空间) although I had never met them. Gradually, my sleep was 29 to only scattered naps, and my grades at school also began 30 .It was about this time that my parents started 31 their disapproval. I was asked to reduce my usage of the internet. Yet, however hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away and concentrate on my lessons. I was 32 for just another click and another look at my message board. Then one day, my father 33 my laptop. I complained but in vain.Over time, I realized that Dad and Mom had always wanted the best for me. That was when I decided to take the big step — to 34 my internet addiction. Quitting was harder than I expected.But with dogged determination, I knew that I would 35 a new leaf. 21．A．keep B．show C．contain D．improve 22．A．tore B．cut C．broke D．sliced23．A．order B．reward C．inspiration D．strategy 24．A．electronic B．physical C．virtual D．authentic 25．A．committed B．exposed C．devoted D．addicted 26．A．hardly B．easily C．officially D．regretfully 27．A．trap B．adapt C．lock D．shelter 28．A．conflicts B．discussions C．investments D．experiments 29．A．instructed B．adjusted C．limited D．reduced 30．A．rising B．advancing C．declining D．shifting 31．A．voicing B．sharing C．challenging D．exchanging 32．A．responsible B．grateful C．ready D．desperate 33．A．gave away B．took away C．threw away D．swept away 34．A．ignore B．admit C．monitor D．overcome 35．A．turn over B．pick up C．rely on D．attend to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。

陕西省西安市2024-2025学年第二学期八年级英语期中模拟测试卷第一部分(听力共30分)Ⅰ.听选答案(共15 小题，计20分)第一节：听下面10段对话，每段对话后有一个问题，读两遍。

请根据每段对话的内容和后面的问题，从所给的三个选项中选出问题的正确答案。

(共10小题，计10分)()1. A．The hot water. B．A small knife. C．A broken plate. ()2. A．The computer. B．The phone. C．The bike.()3. A．Fly kites. B．Climb the mountain. C．Play badminton. ()4. A．On foot. B．By bike. C．By car.()5. A．Drawing. B．Walking the dog. C．Doing his homework. ()6. A．In the post office. B．In the bank. C．In the clothes store. ()7. A．Sweeping. B．Cooking. C．Doing some washing.()8. A．13 years old. B．14 years old. C．15 years old.()9. A．She has a headache. B．She has a fever. C．Her legs hurt. ()10. A．He is free. B．He is stressed. C．He is outgoing.第二节：听下面两段材料，每段材料后有几道小题，请根据材料的内容，从题目所给的三个选项中选出问题的正确答案。

每段材料读两遍。

(共5小题，计10 分)听第1段材料，回答第11、12小题。

()11. What is Tom going to doA．To teach the poor children.B．To play with the poor children.C．To raise money for the poor children.()12. What did Sally want to do at firstA．To learn from Tom.B．To buy some oranges.C．To buy something for the poor children.听第2段材料，回答第13至15小题。

西安2023-2024学年度第一学期期中考试高一英语试题（答案在最后）第一部分听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.When does the rainy season start?A.In January.B.In February.C.In November.2.What’s wrong with the man’s food?A.It’s hot.B.It’s salty.C It’s tasteless.3.What is Jennifer learning in school now?A.To make sculptures.B.To take pictures.C.To draw.4.Which room has the man finished decorating?A.The living room.B.The bathroom.C.The kitchen.5.Where are the speakers?A.In a hospital.B.In a classroom.C.At a ball field.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.Where does Sam suggest going?A.To a cinema.B.To a restaurant.C.To a coffee shop.7.How does Rita feel about the plan?A.Excited.B.Concerned.C.Disappointed.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

陕西省部分学校2023-2024学年高一上学期12月联合考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Do you want to see some cool art exhibitions? Here are four exhibitions with different styles that you can check out.Van Gogh’s CypressesTime: from May 22, 2023 to August 27, 2023This exhibit is all about Van Gogh’s famous paintings of cypress trees. He painted them under starry night skies or in golden wheat fields. You can get really close to these amazing artworks and appreciate their beauty.Cecily Brown: Death and the MaidTime: from April 4, 2023 to December 3, 2023Cecily Brown’s exhibition features a collection of her paintings, drawings and more. She explores themes like life, which are about human vanity(虚荣心) and how life is short and fleeting(飞逝的).Lauren Halsey: The Roof Garden CommissionTime: from April 18, 2023 to October 22, 2023In this exhibition, you can see a big architectural structure created by Lauren Halsey. It’s inspired by ancient Egyptian symbols, 1960s utopian(乌托邦的) buildings and contemporary marks. And these characters show how this exhibition tries to offer an idea to make public spaces beautiful.Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery(陶器)Time: from July 14, 2023 to June 4, 2024This exhibition focuses on pottery from New Mexico’s Río Grande Pueblos, West Texas’ Ysleta del Sur community and the Hopi tribe in Arizona. You can learn about the different styles and stories behind the pottery.These exhibitions offer a mix of different art styles and themes. So, whether you likeVan Gogh, contemporary art, or traditional pottery, there’s something for everyone.1．What does Van Gogh’s Cypresses focus on?A．Traditional pottery.B．Modern architecture.C．Natural scenery.D．Human life.2．What do we know about Lauren Halsey: The Roof Garden Commission?A．It is all about human spirit.B．It is inspired by ancient Rome.C．It is a mix of nature and buildings.D．It offers an idea to make public spaces beautiful.3．Which will be on display for the longest period of time?A．Van Gogh’s Cypresses.B．Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid.C．Lauren Halsey: The Roof Garden Commission.D．Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery.Alexa von Tobel, a successful entrepreneur(企业家), learned an important lesson during her time at Harvard University: Money alone doesn’t bring happiness. Despite achieving financial(财务的) success by selling her startup for millions of dollars, Alexa believes that true happiness comes from things that money can’t buy.During her undergraduate studies in psychology, Alexa had the opportunity to study at Harvard’s Leadership and Happiness Laboratory, also known as the “Happiness Lab”. This experience gave her a new understanding on what truly brings happiness. She discovered that it’s the simple routines and daily actions that create a sense of community and connection, rather than material wealth.Alexa’s mindset(思维模式) still influences her work. She believes that finding happiness is more important than just making money. Alexa thinks it’s important to take pride in the process of building a company, rather than only focus ing on the financial outcomes.She applies this attitude to her personal life as well. Alexa and her husband value celebrating the journey rather than just the end results, even when it comes to raising their kids.While at Harvard, Alexa was greatly inspired by Tal Ben-Shahar and Shawn Achor, who taught a popular course on “Positive Psychology”. This field emphasizes finding joy and satisfaction by connecting with others, being grateful, and having a positive mindset.For Alexa, the lessons from her time at Harvard still remind her to focus on whatever brings her joy in her life, rather than obsessing over money or materials. “The daily effortdrives happiness, not the outcome,” she says.4．When did Alexa have a new understanding of happiness?A．After she graduated from college.B．After she married her husband.C．When she studied at Harvard.D．When she was 30 years old.5．What is the mindset in Alexa’s family?A．The result isn’t important at all.B．The richer you are, the happier you are.C．The more successful you are, the happier you are.D．The process is more important than the outcome.6．Who inspired Alexa greatly at Harvard?A．Her psychology teacher.B．Her literature teacher.C．Her physics teacher.D．Her PE teacher.7．What does the under lined phrase“obsessing over”probably mean in the last paragraph?A．Referring to.B．Caring about.C．Getting along with.D．Taking over.Due to the heavy academic pressure and safety issues, our children’s movements are limited by a lack of extra-curricular activities, which usually ensure that they meet the daily recommended level of physical activity.For those children attending a high school, my own included, the morning and afternoon walk could be the only chance that they get to spend time outside. This is a golden opportunity to add sports into their day, without taking part in group sports or going to a closed indoor gym(健身房).For walking to school, there are also many other benefits, such as improving school performance, reducing anxiety, improving spirits, better sleep, a sense of independence,opportunities to meet friends or think alone, paying attention to small details and being amazed by the surrounding environment.However, parents still have fears. Parents fear cars, injury, extreme weather and even wild animals. These fears, many of which are almost impossible to happen, prevent parents from allowing their children to do something that’s actually beneficial to them. “Removing anopportunity to be active leads to an increase in childhood obesity(肥胖), which can have a greater negative impact on a child’s life than the risk of being injured due to being active,” saidDr. Mariana Brussoni, a professor who researches children’s outdoor and risky play.When it comes to changing the culture around parents driving children to school, much work still needs to be done. Therefore, parents should try to let go slowly and give up the idea that driving their children to school is convenient. Brussoni said, “We hope to shift parents from focusing on protecting their children to trusting their independent abilities.Schools can also play a role in encouraging children to walk to school.”8．Who is the text most probably written to?A．Professors.B．Parents.C．Teachers.D．Grandparents. 9．What is parents’ worry about children’s walking to school?A．Children’s school performance.B．Children’s physical health.C．Children’s men tal health.D．Children’s safety.10．What’s the author’s attitude towards driving children to school?A．Unclear.B．Unconcerned.C．Doubtful.D．Negative. 11．What’s the main idea of this text?A．Walking to school is beneficial to students.B．Children prefer to go to school on foot.C．Parents worry about their children ‘s obesity.D．It’s too dangerous for children to walk to school.On an ordinary fossil-hunting (化石搜寻) outing, the members of the Hamilton Junior Naturalist Club might expect to find a few interesting shells (壳). But on a 2006 trip to Kawhia Harbour in New Zealand’s North Island, the students discovered the bones of a fossilized huge penguin (企鹅).“We were expecting to find common fossils — shells, but were hugely shocked to find a huge animal skeleton (骨架) just lying on the beach,” said Mike Safey, president of the club.“Our club’s fossil expert Chris Templer realised immediately that we had discovered something hugely important. We made the decision to rescue this fossil, otherwise it would have been completely destroyed by weather.”Researchers from Massey University used 3D scanning to compare the fossils to digitalized bones from all over the world. The penguin fossil is between 27.3 and 34.6 millionyears old, according to Daniel Thomas, a senior lecturer in Massey’s School of Natural andComputational Sciences. It is similar to Kairuku penguins but with longer legs. Researchers named it “Kairuku waewaeroa” for this characteristic.Around 1.4 meters tall, this penguin was much huger compared to living penguins. We know that body size can be an important factor when thinking about ecology. How and why did penguins become huge, and why aren’t there any huge penguins left? Well-preserved fossils like Kairuku waewaeroa can help us answer these questions.“The discovery is important for researchers, and it was also rewarding for the students who found it and encourages other young people to go out in nature and make their own discoveries. It reminds us that ancient New Zealand had many kinds of birds, and emphasizes how important New Zealand is for bird diversity today,” Thomas says.12．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A science magazine.B．A health lecture.C．A storybook.D．An advertisement.13．What surprised the Hamilton Junior Naturalist Club?A．An interesting shell.B．A huge penguin.C．A huge penguin fossil.D．A new kind of penguin.14．What may Thomas agree with?A．Ancient New Zealand had various birds.B．Teenagers should go out to find fossils.C．Researchers should scan the bird carefully.D．New Zealand has a number of huge penguins.15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．New Zealand’s birds are in danger todayB．New Zealand is suitable for penguins to live inC．School kids should go out for discoveriesD．The fossil of a huge penguin was found in New ZealandConfidence is a feeling of trust in your abilities, qualities and judgment. Building confidence is like building a house. You need to start with a solid foundation, then construct everything else from there. It takes time and effort to improve your confidence, especially ifyour self-confidence with these how-to guides.17 It’s easier said than done, but daily, positive thoughts about what you’re able to do can improve your confidence. Everyone has days when staying positive is tough, but force yourself to remember one good thing you like about who you are every morning until it’s a habit.Do things you’re good at. What happens when you do things that you are good at? 18 Your strengths become even stronger, which helps improve your belief in yourself. Taking this approach also has another benefit: It can increase how satisfied you are with your life.Spend time with positive people. The people around you greatly impact how you feel about yourself. If judgmental or critical people surround you, it’ll take a toll(产生负面影响)on your mental strength. If, however, you’re interacting with people who can cheer others on and support one another, you’ll feel much better. 19Take care of yourself. Focusing on you and what you need sometimes feel like it’s selfish,but it’s not! 20 Taking care of yourself can help you take care of others, but it can also help boost your self-confidence. Easy ways to start include taking a break when you’re overwhelmed(不堪重负的), wearing your favorite outfit, or doing something you love.A．Act as if you feel confident.B．Your self-confidence starts to rise.C．It’s a necessary part of being human.D．However, it is something that everyone can do!E．Think positively about yourself and your skills.F．Actually, it’s hard to feel good about yourself if you overuse your health.G．So focus on creating healthier relationships with the positive people in your life.二、完形填空curious and eager to join one. As the school’s 100th anniversary (周年纪念日) drew near,improved.The day finally came. Emma 27 her dance moves over and over again in her mind when she and the team were 28 backstage. Then, they stepped onto the stage one by one. With butterflies in her stomach, Emma began to dance. 29 , she stumbled (绊脚) and fell. At that very moment, she breathed 30 and her heart beat fast. The audience(观众) saw that in surprise, but soon they 31 Emma. With her teammates’ help, Emma picked herself up and 32 to dance with calm. Then the team went all out for the show,and the audience were impressed by them. When it was all over, the audience 33 the performers with cheers and praise. Emma was 34 for the love and support from her teammates and the audience. She realized that bravely facing fears and challenges are necessary 35 to have. Surely, she will remember the experience forever.21．A．started B．afforded C．left D．chose 22．A．experiences B．dreams C．messages D．situations 23．A．puzzled B．angry C．bored D．nervous 24．A．selected B．proved C．found D．expected 25．A．in panic B．in public C．in pairs D．in secret 26．A．interest B．health C．skill D．confidence 27．A．imagined B．designed C．practiced D．learned 28．A．waiting B．performing C．talking D．arguing 29．A．Quickly B．Clearly C．Suddenly D．Beautifully 30．A．obviously B．heavily C．powerfully D．sadly 31．A．cheered on B．put on C．turned on D．went on 32．A．stopped B．failed C．forgot D．continued 33．A．replaced B．showered C．troubled D．compared 34．A．famous B．suitable C．thankful D．responsible 35．A．qualities B．views C．ways D．topics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学年陕西省西安市鄠邑区高一上学期期中质量检测英语试题(含听力）1. Which part of the English exam did Jack fail to finish?A．The reading section. B．The writing section. C．The listening section.2. What are the speakers talking about?A．Their neighbors. B．Their holiday plans. C．Their favorite part-timejobs.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A．Inside a bookstore. B．Outside a cinema. C．In a sports center.4. What does the man think of the exhibit?A．Attractive. B．Inspiring. C．Uninteresting.5. What does the man want to get?A．A tennis ball. B．A table. C．Tap water.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6. When does the conversation take place?A．In the morning. B．In the afternoon. C．In the evening.7. How much will the woman pay in all?A．¥70. B．¥80. C．¥100.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8. What do we know about the pen?A．Chantelle got it at half price.B．It was bought online.C．The man doesn’t like it.9. What does Chantelle want to do?A．Change his job. B．Improve his handwriting. C．Buy a present for hisfriend.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

陕西省汉中市2024-2025学年高一上学期11月期中校际联考英语试题一、阅读理解Senior high school is not only just attending classes and attempting to get high grades. You can make the most of the opportunities senior high school offers you to explore your interests and sometimes interact with fellow students in clubs. Here are some introductions of popular clubs.Speech ClubDo you enjoy talking? Do you think you can be a future lawyer? Try out for the school's speech team. Not only will you meet people and make friends, you'll also get to practice public speaking. . . By talking about political, social, cultural and environmental topics, you will also become more aware of and up-to-date about current events.Band ClubIf you haven't joined any senior high school club yet, you should! Most senior high school bands give performances, and even go on trips to Disneyland. Not sure? Did I mention that studies show that students with music education tend to receive higher grades? You read it right.First Aid ClubIf you are interested in the medical field, perhaps you should consider joining your school's First Aid Club. As a member of the club, you can become a lifeguard, learn how to perform first aid, or become a trained instructor who teaches others.Language ClubCan you speak Spanish, French, or German? Or maybe you just really like the foreign language class! Our Spanish, French and German clubs put on several charity and cultural events throughout the academic year. You could be helping others in need, and making new friends all at the same time1．Which club suits you best if you want to become a lawyer?A．Band Club.B．Speech Club.C．First Aid Club.D．Language Club. 2．What is special about Band Club?A．It may help students to improve their scores.B．It enables students to become lifeguards.C．It ensures students to know recent news.D．It perfects students' public speaking skills. 3．What do First Aid Club and Language Club have in common?A．They train you to know more about first aid.B．They both can give you a trip to Disneyland.C．They offer you chances to help people in need.D．They let you master several foreign languages.You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression — this was the theme of this year’s International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC). Thirty-three young speakers aged 16 to 20 from around the world gathered at The English Speaking Union to tell their stories, including Wu Dongxu, 19, a student from China. Wu Dongxu saw the differences and similarities between Chinese and foreign cultures through the competition.Apart from the obvious differences in food, transportation and climate, what impressed Wu most was the different styles of Chinese and foreign public speaking.Although still a teen, Wu is no stranger to the public speaking podium (讲台). He has participated in many speaking competitions since 2017. But on the stage of the IPSC, speakers had no po dium to stand behind. They just had to face the audience.“This was the first time that I gave a speech without a podium, which made me realize how important eye contact and body language are, ” said Wu. “It also gave me more freedom to show more information with my body language instead of just with words. ”Another difference that caught Wu's attention was the evaluation criteria (评价标准). To his surprise, in the IPSC, accents and grammatical mistakes are not considered in the evaluation process. It is the story itself that matters most instead of pronunciation, fluency and quality of language.“Audiences are eager to hear powerful stories, no matter where they are from. That's because the emotions expressed in them are shared by all human beings although there are the cultural differences. ” said Wu. “Diversity (多样性), respect, tolerance and understanding — these are what the IPSC really wants to stress and spread. ”4．How many students gathered at The English Speaking Union this year according to the passage?A．16.B．19.C．20.D．33.5．What left Wu Dongxu the deepest impression?A．The food culture.B．The public speaking styles.C．The climate.D．The transportation means.6．What can we learn about the IPSC?A．Speakers are allowed to use podiums.B．Only adults can take part in the IPSC．C．Body language plays an important part.D．Language quality is considered the most important.7．What is Wu Dongxu’s attitude towards the IPSC?A．Supportive.B．Doubtful.C．Worried.D．Opposed.It is often said that you can’t have too many friends. But it seems that there is a natural limit to the number of people we stay in touch with. A study found that when we make new friends, by starting a new job or going to university, we downgrade or even drop old ones. And while the friends may change, the number stays almost the same.Oxford University researcher Felix Reed-Tsochas asked 24 students in the final months of school to list all their friends and relatives and say how close to them they were. The students filled in the questionnaire (问卷)twice more after starting work or going to university. They were also given free mobile phones and agreed that researchers could use their bills to work out who they called, when and for how long.Putting the two pieces of information together showed, unsurprisingly, that most people have a small circle of close friends, who they spend most of their time talking to. This inner circle is surrounded by group after group of ever more distant friends. As the volunteers’ lives changed, this overall pattern, including the number of best friends, remained almost the same, meaning that some close friends from childhood were dropped or downgraded as new friendships were built. Dr Reed-Tsochas said, “Maybe my best friend is no longer the same person but the amount of time I allocate(分配)to my best friend is still the same.” He added that this finding suggests that even with the coming of modern technology we are only capable of forming a limited number of true friendships.Chester University researcher Dr Sam Roberts said, “Our results are likely to reflectlimitations in the ability of humans to keep emotionally close relationships both because of limited time and because the emotional capital(情绪资本)that individuals can allocate between family members and friends is limited.”8．Which is a method Dr Reed-Tsochas used in his study?A．Checking the volunteers’ call records.B．Learning about the volunteers’ hobbies.C．Tracking the volunteers’ job performance.D．Interviewing the volunteers’ schoolmates. 9．What did the researchers find from the study?A．One’s attitude to friendships remains the same.B．People attach great importance to friendships.C．People rarely drop their old friends to make new ones.D．The number of one’s best friends doesn’t change much.10．What is the function of the last paragraph?A．To add background information.B．To give a possible explanation.C．To offer some suggestions.D．To introduce a new topic.11．Where can you read the passage?A．In a travel magazine.B．In a math textbook.C．In a personal diary.D．In a newspaper.If you want to become a fluent English speaker, you should take some advice: there are four skills in learning English. They are listening, speaking, reading and writing. The most important thing you must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills, you should first master the skills of reading and listening.Read as much as you can. But your reading must be active. It means that you must think about the meaning of the sentences, the meaning of the unfamiliar words, etc.There is no need for you to pay much attention to grammar or try to understand all the unfamiliar words you encounter, but the fact you see them for the first time and recognize them whenever you see them, for example in other passages or books, is enough. It would be better to prepare yourself a notebook so you can write down the important words or sentences in it.As for listening, there are two choices: besides reading, you can listen every day for about 30 minutes. You can only pay attention to your reading and become skillful at your reading, thenyou can catch up on your listening. Since you have lots of inputs in your mind, you can easily guess what the speaker is going to say. This never means that you should not practice listening.For listening, you can listen to cartoons or some movies that are specially made for children. Their languages are easy. Or if you are good at listening, you can listen to VOA or BBC programs every day. Again the thing to remember is being active in listening and preferably taking some notes. If you follow these pieces of advice, your speaking and writing will improve automatically, and you can be sure that with a little effort they will become perfect.12．According to the author, which should you improve first among the four skills?A．Reading and listening.B．Reading and writing.C．Writing and speaking.D．Speaking and listening.13．To improve your reading, when you read, you should ________.A．look up all the new words in the dictionaryB．think about what you are reading activelyC．spend more time studying grammarD．copy as many words and sentences as possible14．What does the underlined word “encounter” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．Meet by accident.B．Wind up.C．Lose on purpose.D．Look for.15．Which of the following may the author agree with?A．Everyone should listen to VOA or BBC programs every day.B．You needn’t practice listening if you keep in reading every day.C．Being good at reading is helpful in improving your listening.D．You should take notes of whatever you are hearing.Tricks (窍门) to Make Friends at a New SchoolStarting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be difficult, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes. Making new friends can be hard, too. 16 Be yourself.Never change who you are to try to fit in. 17 People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends withthose who also run or swim a lot.18Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!Believe in yourself.A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don’t keep your eyes on the floor.19 If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”.Remember people’s names.You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” each time. 20 You’d be surprised at how often this might come in handy.A．Raise your head and make eye contact with other people.B．Join in after-school activities you like.C．These tips can help you quickly turn some strangers into friends.D．Be friendly to others.E．If some people don’t accept you, they’re not the kind of friends you need.F．Besides, greet them in a kind way if they have a nickname (呢称).G．Don’t sit at the back of the classroom where other people don’t notice you!二、完形填空Eighteen years ago, Adam Kaye was hosting a family barbecue at his home when his mother, Marti Kaye, 21 that she was becoming forgetful. Marti 22 calling everyone “Darling”.Well aware that his mother 23 Alzheimer’s disease, Adam didn’t feel the need to bury himself in researching it. He was very 24 to see her go from being the woman who would light the room to a shadow of her former self. His mother had always 25 him in his life’s endeavors: buying him 26 , driving him to music lessons and helping with school. He decided that he should do something to 27 the progression of his mother’s disease.Before the onset (发作) of Alzheimer’s, Adam, a famous musician, had always enjoyed playing 28 for his mother, while she would sing along, and the pair would 29 a duet (二重唱) for their family and friends. But as the disease unavoidably progressed, the 30 to her favorite songs began to slip away. By 2018, her speech was limited to one-syllable (单音节的) words that made little 31 .Alzheimer’s disease had crushed Marti’s 32 . At the later stage of her disease, Marti couldn’t 33 a word but she could still whistle. “And it is along this pathway to music melodies that she and I are able to 34 . It means everything for me to be able to bring her a little bit of 35 with my guitar and my visits and playing along together,” said Adam. 21．A．assumed B．imagined C．said D．designed 22．A．forgot B．started C．meant D．postponed 23．A．improved B．illustrated C．ignored D．developed 24．A．positive B．sad C．professional D．excited 25．A．supported B．explored C．reflected D．contacted 26．A．drums B．guitars C．pianos D．alarms 27．A．thank B．deliver C．help D．prevent 28．A．music B．sports C．goods D．festivals 29．A．argue B．admire C．perform D．click 30．A．posters B．titles C．pictures D．words 31．A．silence B．talent C．sense D．time 32．A．comment B．patience C．memory D．update 33．A．respect B．miss C．invent D．form 34．A．leave B．communicate C．select D．fight35．A．joy B．trust C．politeness D．description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。

陕西省多地多校2023-2024学年高三上学期8月联考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解The best way to get around London is the Underground, or what locals call “the Tube”. However, you also have other forms of transportation to choose from.BusesThe charm of traveling by bus is that you can see the sights. Fares start at 1. 75 pounds for a single ride with an Oyster card (牡蛎卡). Buses don’t take cash, so it’s best to have a top-up Oyster card to pay for your trip. Many bus routes cover the entire city and run 24 hours a day.RailLondon Overground consists of six main routes traveling among many parts of the city. Rail fares vary by the time of day and the number of zones crossed. Like the Underground, using an Oyster Card rather than a Travel card (or paper ticket)is considerably cheaper. TaxisKeep in mind that a lit-up taxi sign means it’s available. Taxis are metered, and you have to pay according to the time of day and the distance. There’s always a minimum fee of 3. 20 pounds. You can pay with cash, and all taxis accept credit cards.CarsThink twice before hiring a car. Londoners drive on the left. In addition, traffic and parking are awful, and the cost of petrol (or gas)is high. Using hand-held cellphones while driving is illegal. The speed limit on highways is 70 miles per hour.1．Which of the following can only be paid by card?A．Buses.B．Rail.C．Taxis.D．Cars.2．In which aspect do rail and taxis have in common in London?A．The routes.B．The ways of charging.C．The minimum fee.D．The pattern of payment.3．What will make a Shaanxi’s tourist unaccustomed while driving a car in London?A．Driving on the left.B．Finding a parking lot.C．The speed limit on highways.D．The use of cellphone while driving.The passenger who successfully landed a plane after its pilot fell unconscious told about the experience. Darren Harrison was on his way back from a fishing trip in the Bahamas when the pilot told him and the other passenger, a friend of the pilot’s, that he didn’t feel right.Harrison quickly asked the pilot what needed to be done by the point when the pilot was already unresponsive. Making his way to the front of the plane, he realized that the aircraft was in a nose dive, moving at a very fast rate over the open ocean. “At that point, I knew if I didn’t react, we would die,” said Harrison.Harrison reached over the pilot’s body and positioned his arms over him to grab the controls, slowly starting to pull back on the stick and turn. He did all this just out of common sense. Harrison said that the first moments before he made any communication with ground controls stood out to him as the scariest part of the whole story.Barefoot in the front of the plane, he placed the headset that the pilot had been wearing on his head, only to discover the cord (电线)was worn and unplugged. From there, he asked the other passenger for his headset and was able to connect. with air traffic control, who guided him on how to safely land. Once they reached the ground, Harrison said he slowly feathered the brakes as they made it down the runway.When the aircraft finally came to a stop, Harrison said he thanked the man on the other side of the headset before throwing it on the dash of the plane. He said his strongest prayer was “for the guy in the back” while he prayed for the safety of everything that happened. 4．What did Harrison do before boarding the aircraft?A．He went fishing.B．He swam in the sea.C．He hiked along the seaside.D．He learned how to fly a plane. 5．When did Harrison feel most frightened?A．After hearing the pilot’s words.B．After realizing what happened.C．During the landing of the plane.D．Before initially contacting air traffic control.6．Which paragraphs tell about the process of Harrison landing the plane?A．Paragraph 1 and paragraph 2.B．Paragraph 2 and paragraph 3.C．Paragraph 3 and paragraph 4.D．Paragraph 4 and paragraph 5. 7．Which words can best describe Harrison?A．Rich and successful.B．Calm and responsive.C．Optimistic and happy.D．Humorous and helpful.About one-tenth of the world’s population suffers from hunger and nearly one in three people face food insecurity, according to recent estimates. Yet behind those striking figures hides another, closely related threat: water insecurity.In a new 25-country study, researchers report a strong link between water insecurity, a lack of reliable access to sufficient water, and food insecurity. The researchers analyzed data from a nationally representative sample of over 31, 000 people ages 15 and older in 25 low-and middle-income countries across Africa, Latin America and Asia. Overall, about 18% of participants were classified as water insecurity. This ranged from about 15%in Asia to over 34% in sub-Saharan Africa.The findings, based on data collected for the first time in 2020 by Northwestern University and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), suggest that improving access to water could be key to sustainably and effectively addressing food insecurity in many places.While the study did not assess the causes of food or water insecurity, researchers said several factors could explain the linkage. For those living in poverty, spending money on water can mean less money available for food. For farmers, water insecurity can mean less water available for growing crops and raising livestock. Time is also an issue: Traveling far from home to collect water shifts the time available to generate income or prepare food.Based on these findings, researchers suggested food insecurity and water insecurity should be measured and addressed at the same time. This would ensure that insufficient water does not pose an additional barrier to food security and in particular to food utilization (使用), for example, by preventing people from using food provided by food assistance programs because there is no water to prepare it. As such, efforts to improve access to water could also bring benefits for food security.8．What is the purpose of paragraph 1?A．To list some figures.B．To make an estimate.C．To introduce the topic.D．To make a comparison.9．How did researchers make their findings?A．Through experimental test.B．Through doing surveys.C．Through field research.D．Through data analysis.10．How could food insecurity be effectively solved according to the text?A．By bettering water supply.B．By raising food awareness.C．By exploring water sources.D．By improving access to food. 11．What may affect the use of food from assistance programs?A．No place to prepare it.B．Lack of water to cook it.C．No means to transport it.D．Short of money to buy it.Imagine a team of humans and robots working together to process online orders. Real-life workers strategically positioned among their automated coworkers who are moving intelligently back and forth in a warehouse (仓库)space, picking items for shipping to the customer.This could become a reality sooner or later thanks to researchers at the University of Missouri, who are working to speed up the online delivery process by developing a software model designed to make transport robots smarter.“The robotic technology already exists,” said Sharan Srinivas, who specializes in data analytics and operations research. “Our goal is to best apply this technology through efficient planning. To do this, we’re asking questions like ‘given a list of items to pick, how do you optimize (优化)the route plan for the human pickers and robots?’ or ‘how many items should a robot pick in a given tour?’ Likewise, we have a similar set of questions for the human worker. The most challenging part is optimizing the collaboration plan between the human pickers and robots.”:Currently, a lot of human effort and labor costs are involved with fulfilling online orders. To help optimize this process, robotic companies have already developed cooperative robots, also known as cobots or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), to work in a warehouse or distribution center. AMRs are equipped with sensors and cameras to help them navigate(确定方向)around a controlled space like a warehouse.Srinivas said, “The robot is intelligent, so if it’s instructed to go to a particular location, it can navigate the warehouse and not hit any workers or other obstacles along the way. AMRs are not designed to replace human workers, but instead can work cooperatively alongside them to help increase the efficiency of the order fulfillment process.”“The one drawback is that these robots do not have good grasping abilities,” saidSrinivas. “But humans are good at grasping items, so we are trying to balance the strength of both resources.”12．What does the underlined word “collaboration” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Technology.B．Similarity.C．Exploration.D．Cooperation. 13．What is the function of the sensors equipped on AMRs?A．To look cool.B．To sense warnings.C．To direct AMRs’ way.D．To find human workers.14．What are AMRs bad at?A．Jumping.B．Climbing.C．Walking.D．Holding. 15．Which can be the best title for the text?A．The Simple Use of RobotsB．Warehouse Workers and RobotsC．Making Transport Robots SmarterD．Transport Robots Invented by Sharan二、七选五Have you ever felt stressed? Well, you are not alone, as every person in the world has tofor dealing with stress and pressure.Most of the time, stress is a result of feeling overworked. 17 For example, you could keep a daily organizer and plan your activities. Get your priorities straight and focus on things that are really important. Do not get caught up in minor issues that only create additional work for you. Break tasks down into manageable bits and tackle them one by one or step by step.18 Doing things that you like such as listening to music, taking a walk, or reading a book can take your mind off things that bother you. Even doing nothing at all can be beneficial. After a short break, you will feel refreshed and more able to tackle a problem or a piece of work.Finally, do not set standards too high. They’ll lead to dissatisfaction and pressure. If you aim for perfection all the time, you will end up frustrated and stressed out. 19 If you are too uptight about something, you will not be able to think clearly and make gooddecisions. Focus on what has already been done and what is good. Then, negative stressful feelings will disappear.In conclusion, stress may be unavoidable but it needn’t make life miserable for you. There are many ways to reduce and deal with stress such as the three strategies shared here.20A．Proper plan also helps you avoid the stress.B．It is essential to learn how to deal with stress.C．Learn to let go and look at the positive side of things.D．Besides, taking time to relax can help you ease stress.E．Stress is something that makes you learn more about life.F．Keeping yourself organized helps you get rid of the feeling.G．Learn these ways or try to find other ways to control the stress.三、完形填空As a parent of grown children, I have come to realize that many things occurred duringafter adding their mixture, they decided to add 37 food coloring. They told us how they rushed each morning to Shelly’s shower in order to shake up the bottle and 38 the color throughout once again. They were terrified of the discovery.Shelly’s face whitened with 39 and then reddened with embarrassment before softening into humor. “Well,” she said, after a moment, “I guess that 40 it.”21．A．began B．forgot C．avoided D．admitted 22．A．argued B．pretended C．regretted D．remembered 23．A．suffering B．attention C．inability D．determination 24．A．project B．flame C．memory D．picture 25．A．took off B．broke out C．set up D．went away 26．A．source B．crack C．destination D．invader 27．A．touches B．feels C．sounds D．looks 28．A．funny B．impolite C．willing D．positive 29．A．reward B．invitation C．answer D．debate 30．A．characters B．details C．copies D．heroes 31．A．standing B．developing C．counting D．ranging 32．A．paint B．cooking C．beauty D．wood 33．A．various B．valuable C．extinct D．dangerous 34．A．offering B．attempting C．designing D．volunteering 35．A．close B．take C．get D．put 36．A．contents B．container C．ingredients D．decorations 37．A．black B．white C．red D．orange 38．A．divide B．distribute C．release D．switch 39．A．delight B．pride C．surprise D．anger 40．A．affirms B．survives C．explains D．determines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。

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第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳：项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅一遍。

例: How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B. £9.18.C.£9.15.答案是 C。

1. How does the woman feel?A. Regretful.B. Angry.C. Satisfied.2. What does the man want to do?A. Go to Alice s home.B. See a film with Alice.C. Have dinner with Alice3. When did the woman receive Lucia's invitation?A. This morning.B. Yesterday evening.C. Yesterday afternoon.4. Why does Anna come to Paris?A. To visit a friend.B. To work.C. To do some shopping5. What will the weather be like next week?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

2023-2024学年陕西省西安市长安一中高三（上）期中英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1．（1.5分）Who is coming for tea？A．John．B．Mark．C．Tracy．2．（1.5分）Where is the man probably now？A．At home．B．In the office．C．In a restaurant．3．（1.5分）How will the woman go to the hospital？A． By taxi．B． By motorcycle．C． By bus．4．（1.5分）What is the man's second present？A．A watch．B．A car．C．A computer．5．（1.5分）When will the man call the woman？A． At 5：30pm． B． At 6：00pm． C． At 6：30pm．6．（3分）（1）What day is it probably today？A．Tuesday．B．Wednesday．C．Thursday．（2）What will the man do tonight？A．Prepare for a test．B．Go out with Alice．C．Go to a lecture．7．（3分）听第7段材料，回答第8、9题．8．When does the conversation probably take place？A．At the beginning of the new term．B．During the summer vacation．C．At the end of the term9．Why does the man come here？A．To say goodbye to lily．B．To meet a new teacher．C．To attend a history class．8．（4.5分）听第8段材料，回答第10至12题．10．What was the man's pen pal doing when he was traveling in Beijing？A．Studying in Beijing． B．Visiting his family． C．Traveling in Sichuan．11．On which day did the man visit the Summer Place？A．The first day． B．The second day． C．The third day．12．What was the weather like on the third day？A．Sunny． B．Cloudy． C．Rainy．9．（6分）听第9段材料，回答第13至16题．13．What equipment in the kitchen uses the most energy？A．The electric cooker． B．The dish washer． C．The refrigerator．14．How many trees does it take to print the Sunday Times？A.75，000．B.15，000．C.10，000．15．Which question does the woman answer wrong？A．The first one． B．The second one． C．The third one．16．What do we know about the woman？A．She likes reading newspapers．B．She has an energy-saving car．C．She didn't win the prize．10．（6分）听第10段材料，回答第17至20题．17．How long will each street dance class last？A．One hour．B．One and a half hours．C．Two hours．18．Who will be teaching the Latin dance class？A．Angela Stevenson．B．Janine Davis．C．Andrew．19．How much does each Latin class cost per hour？A．€7.50．B．€10.50．C．€11.00．20．Which class is on Saturday morning？A．Street dance．B．Latin dance．C．Folk dance．第二部分阅读理解（共两节,满分30分）第一节(共4小题;每小题8分,满分30分)11．（8分）Paula and her husband have four kids，three pet dogs，and a rabbit．When the house is very nois y，Helen，one of the children，is quietly inventing．A year ago，the 10-year-old had to design an anti-smoki ng poster for a school project．Rather than a poster，she came up with the idea of creating something that s hows the average amount of tar（尼古丁） a smoker collects from just four packs of cigarettes．"I like people to play with things more than read and write，"she says．So she researched her idea on the Inte rnet，found a company in China that could make it，saved up her pocket money and got her idea made．Paula says her daughter"thinks differently"：Ideas jump into her mind．After she got sunburnt on holiday，H elen invented a small plastic bracelet（手镯） that changes color in the sun，telling you when to put on sunsc reen．Several sunscreen companies have expressed an interest in the idea．She also came up with an idea to make a ball filled with water to stop the dog from feeling thirsty．"But we didn't do anything with it，"says Pa ula．Then she pulls out a picture of a special fishing rod she has designed．"There is a camera on the hook，"she explains，"and the screen is on the handle，and it shows you if you've caught a fish or not．"Helen doesn't want to go to university．She keeps her pink-and-cream bedroom tidy．Paula is amazed and a bit confused by her daughter．"Everything has to be in a certain order，"Paula says．"Her brothers and sister s go with the flow，but with Helen，it's'What time will that be happening？'or'Where am I being picked up fr om today？'"（1）From Paragraph 2，we can infer that Helen．A．is not willing to go to schoolB．likes to play with her brothers and sistersC．prefers making something by herselfD．is good at reading and writing（2）What did Helen invent after she got sunburnt on vacation？A．The anti-smoking poster．B．The bracelet telling when to put on sunscreen．C．The ball providing water for thirsty dogs．D．The fishing rod telling whether you've caught a fish．（3）The underlined phrase"go with the flow"probably means""．A．do what most people usually doB．set an example to othersC．follow the fashion closelyD．do something differently from others（4）The passage is mainly about．A．how Helen helps people give up smokingB．a little girl's dream to be a world-famous inventorC．a 10-year-old inventor's storyD．Helen's relationship with her family members．12．（6分）Personal RobotMake your parents and teachers happy!Are you having problems finishing your homework on time？Do you avoid tidying your room until your mo m shouts at you？You don't need to worry if you buy a Mr．Helping Hand personal robot．Mr．H can be prog rammed to organize your homework．Your own personal robot will follow you around，putting away books a nd objects that you have left on the floor or bed．Mr．H also has these features （特点）●weighs only 500 grams●includes long-lasting batteries●comes with a 5-year guarantee●remembers simple instructionsOriginally （最初） sold for 499 NOWONLY 299BUY NOWWATCH CONTROLThis is a watch that James Bond would be proud to wear!This is NOT a watch for ordinary people!Your electronic PENGO WATCH CONTROL•acts as a remote control for TVs and videos．•gives you a daily weather forecast．•reminds you when to hand in your homework．•sets off a silent warning alarm when parents or teachers are near．Besides，your PENGO WATCH CONTROL will always tell you the time accurately!Originally sold for 199 NOWONLY99For further information，click here．（1）With help from a Mr．H，you can ．A．stop using batteriesB．get your room tidied on your way homeC．remember your teacher's instructionsD．finish your homework on time（2）If you buy a PENGO WATCH CONTROL now，you can save ．A．＄99B．＄100C．＄200D．＄199（3）Where would you be most likely to find the two texts？A．On a notice boardB．In a company brochure．C．On a teenage websiteD．In a college newspaper．13．（8分）Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad．T here are beautiful beaches，adventure parks，nature parks and so much more．There are so many sights to see here．It is a pity to drive in a car and you'll miss a great part of it．Australi a is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live．When you are on a bicycle，you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an inte resting animal or bird that you have never seen before．It is a quieter mode （方式） of transportation as wel l，so you might even be able to take a picture．When you are on the beach，you can breathe that clean air a nd view the beauty of the water and sand．It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing o r passing it in a car．There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions．There are stores that w ill fit a bike perfectly to your size．These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to p lease any taste．If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike （双人单车），now is your chance，because they have those too．A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once．This is a wonderful chanc e for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family．（1）Driving in a car on Gold Coast is not suggested because．A．you will break the traffic rulesB．you can't enjoy the beautiful scenery wellC．you will cause much noiseD．you can't drive into some parks（2）The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that．A．it is a good way to do sunbathingB．it is a cheap way of travelingC．you can get a clearer sight of animalsD．you can take photos of animals（3）What's the author's attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast？A．He doesn't like this way of traveling．B．He thinks it is a personal choice．C．He supports it very much．D．He thinks it is only good for adults．（4）What is Paragraph 4 mainly about？A．How to hire bikes on Gold Coast．B．What kinds of bikes there are in stores．C．What bikes are the most popular．D．Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast．14．（8分）Cyberspace（网络空间） has given rise to a new social change where people make friends from acr oss the world，but know little about their next-door neighbors．This worries critics （批评家），but some ofte n find an Internet friendship more pleasant．Take Bob for example．His neighbor doesn't know anything about gardening，but his instant messaging frien d Gr33 nThum does．Besides，Gr33 nThum doesn't do that annoying sound when he talks．Those people like Bob have long been criticized for their lack of necessary social skills．Critics think people al most forget how to naturally communicate with their neighbors，creating a social network of strangers．However，a report entitled"The Strength of Internet Ties"provides a different opinion．Sociologists are sugge sting that the Internet helps develop social networks and make use of them when it matters most．Friends often move．As kids，our friends' parents move away．As adults，we move away to college or for wo rk．Communicative tools have made losing touch the result of laziness，not distance．"The larger and the more diverse（多样）a person's network，the more important e-mail is，"argues Jeffrey Boase，who co-authored the report．"You can't make phone calls or personal visits to all your friends very often，but you can keep in touch with them regularly with the help of the Internet．That turns out to be very important．"In addition to expanding and strengthening the social ties people keep in the offline world，Internet and e-m ail provide a social and informational support group that helps people make difficult decisions and face chall enges．"Internet use provides online users a path to resources，such as access to people who may have the ri ght information to help deal with family health problems or find a new job，"says John Horrigan，author of t he report．"The Internet creates a new basis for community．Rather than relying on a single community for social suppo rt，people often must actively seek out a variety of appropriate people and resources for different situation s，"says co-author Barry Wellman．（1）Critics think that making friends online ．A．exposes Internet users to danger．B．leads to coldness between peopleC．causes distrust between neighborsD．results in the dying out of social skills（2）Jeffrey Boase argues that the Internet ．A．makes people lazier than beforeB．is helpful in bringing neighbors togetherC．is more important than the offline worldD．makes it easier for people to stay connected（3）According to John Horrigan，Internet users benefit a lot from social networks because ．A．they can get the latest information onlineB．people in the online world are more reliableC．there are many online jobs available for themD．they are more likely to get help when in trouble（4）What would be the best title for the text？A．The value of cyber friendshipB．The importance of friendshipC．The new way of communicationD．The development of the Internet．第二节(共1小题;每小题10分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

陕西省西安市蓝田县2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中联考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解The best movies for teenagers are listed here. You can pick one for your teen to watch it with you or their best friends.1. Eighth GradeKayla is a shy, socially anxious girl trying to get by the last few weeks of middle school. She earns the “most quiet” girl title in school, but at home, she posts online self-help and motivational videos that not many people watch. Kayla is raised by her single father Mark, who tries to disconnect Kayla from the social media.2.Dead Poets SocietyMr. Keating, an English teacher, introduces his students, all set to become doctors and lawyers, to poetry and free-thinking. Each of his students deals with several issues. He encourages them to form the Dead Poets Society where they read and write poetry.3. The Hunger GamesBased on a book by Suzanne Collins, the story is set in a country called Panem, which was once the ruins of North America. Every year, young boys and girls from the 12 districts of Panem fight in the Hunger Games, a televised competition in which the contestants (参赛者) compete against death.4. The Break fast ClubIt begins with five students at the Shermer High School, Claire, a princess, John a criminal, Andrew, an athlete, Brian, a bookworm and Allison, an unfortunate person, who are forced to spend 9 hours together on a Saturday. In spite of their differences, they find that their social problems are more similar than they think. The film tries to encourage breaking social boundaries for positive self-identification in the world.1．Who helps teenagers form a society?A．Mr Mark.B．Mr KeatingC．Suzanne Collins.D．Ms Claire.2．Which film is adapted from a book according to the passage?A．Eighth Grade.B．Dead Poets Society.C．The Hunger Games.D．The Break fast Club.3．Whom is the passage likely to be intended for?A．Teachers.B．Teens.C．Friends.D．Parents.There is something to be said for being a generalist, even if you are a specialist. Knowing a little about a lot of things that interest you can add to the richness of a whole, well-lived life.Society pushes us to specialize, to become experts. This requires commitment to a particular occupation, branch of study or research. The drawback to being specialists is we often come to know more and more about less and less. There is a great deal of pressure to master one’s field. You may pursue training, degrees, or increasing levels of responsibility at work. Then you discover the pressure of having to keep up.Some people seem willing to work around the clock in their narrow specialty. But such commitment can also weaken a sense of freedom. These specialists could work at the office until ten each night, then look back and realize they would have loved to have gone home and enjoyed the sweetness of their family and friends, or traveled to exciting places, meeting interesting people. Mastering one thing to the exclusion of others can hold back your true spirit.Generalists on the other hand, know a lot about a wide range of subjects and view the whole with all its connections. They are people of ability, talent, and enthusiasm who can bring their broad perspective into specific fields of expertise. The doctor who is also a poet and philosopher is a superior doctor, one who can give so much more to his patients than just good medical skills.Things are connected. Let your expertise in one field fuel your passions in all related areas. Some of your interests may not appear to be connected but, once you explore their depths, you discover that they are. My editor Toni, who is also a writer, has edited several history books. She has decided to study Chinese history. Fascinated by the structural beauty of the Forbidden City as a painter, she is equally interested to learn more about Chinese philosophy. “I don’t know where it will lead, but I’m excited I’m on this pursuit.”These expansions into new worlds help us by giving us new perspectives. We begin to see the interconnectedness of one thing to another in all aspects of our life, of ourselves andthe universe. Develop broad, general knowledge and experience. The universe is all yours to explore and enjoy.4．To become a specialist, one may have to ______ .A．narrow his range of knowledge B．avoid responsibilities at workC．know more about the society D．broaden his perspective on life5．The specialists mentioned in Paragraph 3 tend to ______ .A．treasure their freedom B．travel around the worldC．spend most time working D．enjoy meeting funny people 6．According to the author, a superior doctor is one who ______ .A．is fully aware of his talent and ability B．is a pure specialist in medicineC．should love poetry and philosophy D．brings knowledge of other fields to work 7．What does the author intend to show with the example of Toni?A．Passion alone does not ensure a person’s success.B．In-depth exploration makes discoveries possible.C．Everyone has a chance to succeed in their pursuit.D．Seemingly unrelated interests are in a way connected.We've seen a worldwide health crisis (危机) bring out the worst in some people, but fortunately, we've also been able to see it bring out the best in others.A taxi driver in Spain has been providing COVID-19 (新冠肺炎) patients with free rides to and from the hospitals. Doctors and nurses wanted to surprise him with their thanks for helping out.They tricked him down to the hospital under the pretense of needing to pick up a sick patient, but in reality, doctors and nurses lined the hall waiting to applaud (鼓掌) him.“This is a surprise that has been given to a taxi driver who takes patients to the hospitals without charge,” wrote the taxi company that first shared the video.The man seemed completely taken aback by the gesture, stopping in the middle of the doors as the whole room cheered for him.He was also given an envelope full of money and the satisfying results of his own COVID-19 test.The video has since been shared tens of thousands of times across the world, because kind gestures break the language barrier (障碍).“When the crisis is finished, there will have been two types of people... the good and the bad,” one user wrote. “With workmates like him, I am proud to be a taxi driver, son of a taxi driver, and father of a taxi driver.”With the word in hard times, just knowing good people are there doing good deeds is something we can all appreciate.8．We can learn from the story that____________.A．the driver took doctors to and from the hospitalsB．the taxi company ticked the driver to pick up a patientC．the patients lined the hall to thank the driverD．the driver stayed safe from COVID-199．What does the underlined phrase “taken aback" in Paragraph 5 mean?A．Worried.B．Amazed.C．Frightened.D．Excited. 10．Why has the video been shared so many times across the world?A．It moves people of different nations.B．It encourages more people to be a taxi driver.C．It shows there will have been two types of people.D．It calls for doctors and nurses to fight COVID-19.11．What is the author intended to tell us?A．There is always kindness around us.B．We should be proud of our own jobs.C．Helping others is the biggest happiness.D．Taxi drivers play an important part in this crisis.Cars could be able to "talk" to each other to warn about dangers on the roads using 5G technology in future, according to researchers.Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) believe 5G may enable driverless cars to send each other messages about dangers such as ice or deep holes.And they believe the high-speed, low -delay (低延迟的) nature of 5G will improve driverless cars to the point where they will be safer than the cars being driven today. They predict the number of road traffic accidents which cause more than 1. 3 million deaths and up to 50 million people injured worldwide every year will drop greatly as a result.Dr Dimitrios, a member of the research group, said, “To have a better idea of what thefuture will look like, think of having cars that not only use sensors (感应器) to find what's around them, but also can talk to each other about safety information nearby.”“I'm sure anyone who has had a bad experience on frozen roads would have benefited from knowing about the dangerous conditions ahead of time so they could have changed their speed or, if possible, even avoided that route (路线) altogether.”With the help of 5G, an early warning system in vehicles will come into use within the next few years. Cars that are close enough to the danger area will pass warning messages to other cars around them using communication technologies, but also to cars further away using 5G, fast and reliably. Then those cars will send the same information to cars near them and 80 on, forming a joined-up.5G is an exciting mobile technology, which will give a great boost to smart cities and autonomous (全自动的) vehicles among many other things.12．Which of the following will Dr Dimitrios agree?A．Cars can talk with drivers using 5G.B．5G will improve the safety of car driving.C．Massages sent by 5G will never be delayed.D．Over 1.3 million deaths are caused by driverless cars.13．What will cars probably do with dangerous conditions with 5G EXCEPT____________.A．changing their speed B．turning to another routeC．getting closer to the danger area D．sending warnings to nearby cars 14．What does the underlined word "boost" in the last paragraph mean?A．Recovery.B．Push.C．Danger.D．Fame.15．In which part of a newspaper is the passage probably found?A．Science and Technology.B．Entertainment.C．Life.D．Transport.二、七选五Therefore, your study area should be as free as possible of noise and visual distractions (使人分心的事). On the other hand, what distracts one person may not affect another. Somedistracts you and remove it from your area.Students should study regularly throughout the school year. 18 Never wait until just before an exam to start reviewing the work for the entire period to be covered by the test. Anything you learn by such cramming (临时死记硬背) is usually soon forgotten.You may find it helpful to plan a weekly study schedule. Many students write down the times they are in school or are involved with other activities. 19 It is easier to keep up with your schoolwork if you have the habit of studying at the same time daily. Two points to consider in developing a study schedule are the best time of day for studying and the length of each session.The best time of day for studying depends on your personal preferences, the kind of life you lead and your family situation. 20 Others have a job or participate in sports and other activities after school, and so they study in the early evening. Some students study late at night, or in the morning before school, because their home is too noisy early in the evening.A．They then set aside a certain time each day for study.B．However, others cannot study effectively with music playing.C．You can use these suggestions to improve your grades at school.D．Many students prefer to study immediately after arriving home from school.E．But they have difficulty concentrating on something they consider uninteresting.F．You cannot study effectively unless you understand what you are supposed to accomplish.G．You will remember more about a subject if you study it soon after it has been presented in class.三、完形填空This is a real story about an old man in China. Sixty-three-year-old Zhuang Guorong is aZhuang works at the institute part time, and each year he 27 up to ten paintings, which are then 28 by the local government. He 29 around 5,000 yuan — that’s about 740 US dollars — a year by doing this 30 .As well as earning himself some money, Zhuang says the job gives him an opportunity to 31 his views of life to his fellow countrymen, 32 the elderly.“This painting is about a nursing home. We now live in a(n) 33 society. We can no longer 34 the traditional way of taking care of our elderly just with our children doing it. 35 , professional nursing homes are 36 for elderly people’s 37 .”“In this painting, I 38 a scene of young people celebrating the birthday of a senior citizen. The 39 I want to convey is that life in one’s later years can be happy. And all of my paintings are like this one — based on our 40 lives.”21．A．smart B．famous C．retired D．strict 22．A．painting B．writing C．farming D．designing 23．A．ask B．show C．teach D．answer 24．A．serves as B．belongs to C．looks like D．stands for 25．A．spot B．branch C．location D．room 26．A．decorated B．supported C．controlled D．reported 27．A．produces B．invents C．creates D．exhibits 28．A．published B．collected C．bought D．recycled 29．A．charges B．spends C．makes D．donates 30．A．work B．test C．charity D．research 31．A．give B．offer C．send D．express 32．A．especially B．similarly C．equally D．generally 33．A．harmonious B．ageing C．open D．technological 34．A．ask for B．turn down C．think of D．rely on 35．A．However B．Instead C．Besides D．Therefore 36．A．unusual B．practical C．useful D．important 37．A．body B．welfare C．spirit D．health 38．A．exhibited B．displayed C．described D．imagined 39．A．example B．message C．experience D．topic 40．A．real B．different C．normal D．sad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。