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山西省名校协作2024-2025学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解Explore the Marin Headlands With Coastal CampCoastal Camp is an amazing chance for children and teens to spend the summer learning and playing in a national park within the Marin Headlands, near San Francisco. Coastal Campers will explore topics such as the study of sea life, coastal ecology (生态), environmental protection, and cultural history, all while guided by highly trained educators.Place: Golden GateAges: 4-17Cost: $336-640Sign up for Coastal Camp now! Please click the link (链接) at the top of the page to register. If you would like to register for a camp taking place in the next two weeks, please let us know through our Contact page above.Exploring a national parkCoastal Camp is a proud partner of the National Park Service. Our week-long day camps in the Marin Headlands provide campers with a unique coastal setting. Every day we explore the park and satisfy campers’ curiosity by having fun and exploring the natural world.Learning and having adventuresCampers get close to nature, paint pictures in the wild while overlooking the Pacific Ocean, watch animals in their natural habitat (栖息地) and walk along coastal paths to the historic Point Bonita Lighthouse. Campers connect with nature while forming friendships and developing interpersonal and leadership skills.Convenience and qualityCoastal Camp was set up in 2006 and has been providing high quality, experiential learning and fun ever since. Our highly trained educators have rich backgrounds working with kids. 1．What will campers do within the Marin Headlands?A．Stay with their history teacher.B．Feed animals in the wild.C．Explore the natural environment.D．Attend an art class indoors.2．How much does it take at most to sign up for the camp?A．$336.B．$340.C．$604.D．$640.3．What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A．To encourage teenagers to work hard.B．To stress the quality service of the camp.C．To share an upcoming event with readers.D．To show the long-term goals of the camp.I began learning languages at the age of five, when my parents sent me to an after-school French class at my primary school. My parents, who speak English, stressed using different languages at home — even Grandpa could speak a foreign language! I don’t remember much from those early classes, aside from learning different colours and days of the week over and over, but I do know that it was during these moments that I first discovered the joy of journeying away from my surroundings with words. Because in French class it was easy to imagine we were somewhere else, away-far away-from the present, which was a really attractive idea to a young child with a wild imagination.I stuck with French as I grew up; it was one of those strong relationships that provides comfort. It wasn’t until I began learning Spanish (西班牙语) at age 11 that I experienced a more transformative (变化的) relationship with languages.Looking back, it strikes me that Spanish, for me, was always about feelings. At the beginning the focus was on learning words and grammar to describe how I was feeling, but I somehow ended up with a language that helped me express myself better than my native language.After years of studying Spanish at school, and living in Spain, my Spanish came to match, and perhaps even exceed (超过), my English. Despite having returned to the UK ten years ago, now I still often find myself stuck in English conversations, unable to express a thought or feeling with quite the same depth as I would be able to in Spanish.Spanish affords me another kind of liveliness. I’m not just “in love”. To me, “te echo de menos” houses more feeling than “I miss you,” which takes me back to a time in my life that I miss a lot.4．What is the author’s native language?A．French.B．English.C．Spanish.D．Chinese.5．Why did the author feel enjoyable in French class?A．He could picture an amazing world.B．He had no homework to do.C．He could turn to his parents for help.D．He found it similar to English.6．How is Spanish different from other languages for the author?A．It uses a host of simpler words.B．It leads to more misunderstanding.C．It has more difficult grammar rules.D．It allows him to better express feelings. 7．What does the author want to say in the last paragraph?A．He succeeded at the cost of hard work.B．Learning a language takes too much time.C．Spanish brings the happy past into his mind.D．He often misses the vacation spent in the UK.Last September, a strange seismic signal (地震信号), lasting more than a week, attracted the attention of researchers around the world. It took 68 experts from 15 countries to discover the cause of the “USO” -Unidentified Seismic Object.The term USO is used informally by scientists for unusual seismic signals that can’t be explained, according to Kristian Svennevig, the lead author of a new report on this signal. From the start, scientists agreed this signal was not from an earthquake.Svennevig compared earthquakes to hitting piano keys with force, creating a mix of sounds that disappeared quickly. However, the unusual signal was like a single piano key producing a clear sound that lasted for nine days.Researchers tracked the signal to a huge snowslide in eastern Greenland’s Dickson fjord (峡湾), which was formed by melting (融化) ice due to climate change. Some 1.2 kilometers above the fjord, a mountaintop fell, driving more than 25 million cubic meters of rock and ice into the water-enough to fill 10,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.The resulting tsunami (海啸) reached a height of 200 meters. The wave’s energy was caught in the rocky fjord, causing the water to move back and forth. This movement created the seismic signal.Svennevig noted that understanding this event took time. Even when they had ideas about what happened, they needed more information and improved models to support their findings. “We could only show that the tsunami was caught and kept moving inside the fjord for nine days after we used special army maps and improved our tsunami models,” Svennevig explained.To the researchers, the signal served as a wakeup call-similar events may happen with landfalls in other fjords or lakes due to climate change, which could lead to more landfalls andtsunamis in the Arctic. Understanding this event helps scientists learn more about how the Earth is changing due to global warming. There is still much to discover as we face the effects of climate change.8．Why did Svennevig mention piano keys?A．To explain the strange signal.B．To introduce a musical instrument.C．To compare the sounds in nature.D．To give tips on playing the piano.9．What caused the seismic signal?A．A wildfire.B．A snowslide.C．A heavy rain.D．An earthquake.10．What can we know from Svennevig’s words?A．It’ll take much time to receive the seismic signal.B．It’s slow for scientists to find an answer to the event.C．A group of scientists was caught in the deadly tsunami.D．The researchers will make public the recent finding soon.11．What does the author stress in the text?A．Landfalls always happen along with tsunamis.B．Scientists should keep an open mind on opinions.C．This event may shape our view on various cultures.D．The signal gives us fair warning of climate change.Bruce has been missing the upper part of his beak (喙) since at least 2012. This makes the parrot look different. But scientists are more surprised at what he can do in spite of his injury.When he was saved, this young bird, just at the age he was learning to fly, went to live at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, southern New Zealand.Long, sharp beaks help parrots find insects in the woods. Bruce’s injured beak means he couldn’t forage on his own. Normally these birds use their beaks to keep their feathers (羽毛) clean, but Bruce couldn’t. However, researchers noticed that Bruce had his own way to do it.First, he looks for his tool among pointy small stones. He then rolls a few stones around in his mouth with his tongue until he finds one that he likes. He holds the chosen stone between his tongue and lower beak to pick through his feathers.This behavior didn’t come from the wild. When Bruce arrived at Willowbank, he was too young to learn it. And no other bird at Willowbank uses stones this way. “It seems like he just creates this tool for himself,” says Amalia Bastos, who researches how animals understand the world.Tool use is just one of parrots’ many skills. The birds are famous for copying-and perhaps even understanding-human speech. These make the birds seem quite smart. But studying intelligence (智力) is difficult, especially in animals other than humans.Researchers once thought these skills made humans special. But some other animals also practice these skills, such as dolphins and elephants. So do parrots. Even so, parrots may not be an obvious choice for studying human-like intelligence. Parrots’ bodies are very different than ours. Their brains also look quite simple compared to ours. But studies over the last 10 years are highlighting the hidden powers of bird brains. And those powers suggest parrots may be able to teach us about what human-like intelligence is like.12．What can be learned about Bruce before he lived at Willowbank?A．He was badly hurt.B．He was kept at a zoo.C．He was old enough.D．He was lost in the woods.13．Which best explains the word “forage” underlined in paragraph 3?A．Cry out for help.B．Turn up in time.C．Search for food.D．Live with others.14．What can we infer about Bruce?A．He taught himself to use tools.B．He always ran into trouble.C．He failed to build a new home.D．He learnt the skill in the wild.15．What is a suitable title for the text?A．Taking Action to Protect Parrots B．Knowing Animals’ Survival SkillC．Scientists Raise Young Parrots in the Lab D．Parrots May Be Smarter than WeThoughtBuilding positive relationships with others is important for personal growth. Here are some effective ways to better your interactions and build stronger connections.· Practice active listening. 16 . It also means understanding and responding (回应)thoughtfully. When someone speaks, focus on their message and pay close attention to it. Show that you are interested in the conversation by nodding, keeping eye contact, and asking questions. These make them feel valued.· Show empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. When a friend or coworker expresses sadness or joy, don’t offer help right away. 17 Words like “I can see why you feel that way” can help create a more supportive environment.· Communicate clearly. Clear communication is key to avoiding misunderstandings. Be clear and direct in your language. When discussing your thoughts or needs, express yourself honestly while also being considerate (体谅的) of others’ feelings. 18 .· Be respectful and considerate. Respect is important in any good relationship. 19 . Show consideration for their time and personal space by being on time and mindful of their boundaries (边界). Small gestures, like thanking someone for their help or recognizing their contributions, go a long way in building positive relationships.· 20 . Shared interests can strengthen connections. Take time to discover common hobbies or experiences you may have with others. Joining in activities that you both enjoy can create lasting memories and deepen your relationship. It also allows you to start enjoyable conversations.A．Find common groundB．Always treat others with kindnessC．Instead, recognize their feelings firstD．Listening is more than just hearing wordsE．Stay in touch with the people who share our happinessF．This doesn’t mean that we should say sorry to our friendsG．At the same time, encourage open dialogue by asking for opinions二、完形填空Janet Kahn-Scolaro’s sister, Susan Kahn, was badly ill and taken to a hospital in Bronxville, New York. Kahn had been hoping to 21 the high school graduation ceremony (典礼) for her daughter, Ruth Ferree. But it 22 became clear to everyone that Kahn’s condition wasgetting 23 . So the hospital staff (员工) 24 a plan: They would 25 the ceremony, right there in the hospital.“At first, I thought I could not bear to 26 this happen in front of me,” Kahn-Scolaro said. “But I realized that the hospital staff was giving us the greatest 27 ever.”A week after the high school ceremony, a group of people 28 in Kahn’s hospital room. Along with members of her family, Ferree’s teachers and classmates were also 29 .Ferree was awarded the diploma (毕业证书) and then moved to a room next door, where the staff had 30 food and drinks for the event.“It was a 31 graduation,” Kahn-Scolaro recalled. “My sister was so 32 that day. She was able to experience the joy of watching her 33 graduate and starting her college journey,” Kahn-Scolaro said.Looking back on it, Kahn-Scolaro is still 34 by the thoughtfulness of the workers who cared for her sister. She hopes that sharing this 35 will encourage other healthcare providers to go that extra mile.21．A．leave B．attend C．hold D．check 22．A．quickly B．warmly C．probably D．simply 23．A．better B．faster C．worse D．easier 24．A．stood up for B．made up for C．put up with D．came up with 25．A．join B．recreate C．recognize D．improve 26．A．hear B．watch C．notice D．feel 27．A．price B．shock C．welcome D．gift28．A．ran B．called C．met D．shouted 29．A．present B．anxious C．doubtful D．brave 30．A．sold B．tasted C．arranged D．hidden 31．A．confusing B．meaningful C．common D．formal 32．A．pleased B．tired C．lonely D．wise 33．A．sister B．student C．doctor D．daughter 34．A．struck B．guided C．driven D．followed 35．A．interest B．character C．diary D．story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。

山西20232023学年高一上学期期中英语试卷Oxford and Cambridge TourWhat includedWalking tour of Oxford and Cambridgea visit to Christ Church CollegeFree lunch packAirconditioned busesWalking tour of OxfordFollow the footsteps of Oxford’s famous students, from C.S. Lewis to Bill Clinton, as you walk the beautiful college courtyards of this historic university town. See the Bodleian Library, which is one of the oldest libraries in Europe on your visit. You’ll be attracted by the squares of this naturally beautiful town.Christ ChurchChrist Church is known as one of the major places for the harry Potter films! You will be surprised at the magical grandeur (壮美) of the Great Hall, used as the setting for Hogwarts.Senate HouseOnce you’ve left Oxford, you’ll make your way to the beautiful city of Cambridge. It’s here that you will visitSenate House at the worldfamous University of Cambridge. It used to be the Council of the senate for important meetings, but it is now the chosen place for students’ degree celebration. You’ll get to travel this special place and discover its important history.Please Note:You must bring the eticket to enter this tour.Bookings which are made after midnight for the same day will not include a free lunch pack.During busy periods, buses without WiFi may be used. TimeApril 1 to October 31Days of departure Tuesday, Thursday and SaturdayCheckin: 8:00 amDeparture: 8:30 amReturn: 7:00 pm1.Which of the following is included in the tourA.Free breakfast pack.B.Free buses travelling in Oxford.C.Professors introduction.D.Airconditioned buses.2.What is Christ Church famous forA.The place that Bill Clinton once visited.B.Footsteps of Oxford’ s famous students.C.A major place for the harry potter films.D.Many beautiful squares.3.What will happen if you book the trip after midnight for the same dayA.You won t get free lunch.B.You ll pay more for the trip.C.You don’t need to bring the eticket.D.You’ll take buses without WiFi.I still remember a lovely girl, though I don’t know her name.We met in the Children’s Hospital. I was 11. I was born with a hole in my heart. So was the fiveyearold girl in the bed beside me. We were both recovering from the same operation. Because I was older and wiser, I thought it was my job to look aft er her. “Do you want to hear a story” I asked her one afternoon. “Great!” she said.It was so easy to make her happy. She seemed always to be smiling or singing songs.Life wasn’t fair. She passed away. My recovery went well. “You’re really lucky”, a nurse told me. “But how come my operation was so easy and hers wasn’t” I asked. “Easy” my dad said. “David, your operation wasn’t easy at all. wethought we were going to lose you. For two weeks after your operation many things could go wrong. You’re really lucky. When you were in the coma (昏迷), she used to come over to your bed and sing to you. She was watching over you.” my dad said. My surgery scars (手术疤痕) are hidden under my shirt along with the memory of that kind little girl. She will be at my side like a small angel (hi). I am old and wise enough now to know that I have an angel watching over me whenever life is fair or unfair.1.Why did the writer look after the little girlA.He thought it was his duty.B.Her parents were busy.C.She wanted to hear stories.D.She was his best friend.2.What was the girls character likeA.Shy.B.Positive.C.Careless.D.Humorous.3.What can we learn about the writerA.He stayed in hospital for a short time.B.It was easy for him to recover from illness.C.A nurse in the hospital said he was unlucky.D.He treasures the memory of that little girl.4.What makes the writer still remember the girlA.Her death.B.her dancing.C.Her kindness.D.Her growth.It’s reported that scientists in London have found the best diet for both humans and the planet.If the world followed the socalled “planetary health” diet, each year more than ll million early deaths could be avoided according to the scientists. For the health of the planet, they say the same diet will reduce (削减) greenhouse gases and save more land, water and animals. This new food plan is the result of a threeyear project organized by The Lancet health journal.Tim Lang, a professor at Britain’s University of London. He said, “The food we eat and how we produce it decide the health of people and the planet.” Lang added, The world’s population is expected to grow to 10 billion people by 20xx. If we want to feed everyone, we all need to change what we eat and the way we eat by improving food production and reducing food waste”. So, what do you eat on the “planetary health” dietThe scientists who created the “planetary health” diet say it is largely plantbased but still has a little milk, fish and meat. The diet calls for cutting down red meat and sugar by 50 percent and increasing nuts, fruits, and vegetable.Walter Willet of Harvard University in the United States also talked about the “planetary health” diet. He said, “More than 800 million people around the world do not get enough food while many more people have very unhealthy diets.” The scientists think it difficult to reach their aim. But for them, doing nothing is also not a choice Willet said, “If we can’t make the best diet, it’s better to try and get as close as we can.”1.What decides the health of people and the planet according to Tim LangA.The taste of the food.B.The number of population.C.The climate and our living conditions.D.The food we eat and the way we produce it.2.What does the “planetary health” diet mainly containk.B.Meat.C.Sugar.D.Plants.3.What do scientists say about the “planetary health” dietA.It is very easy to produce it.B.It is better to try their best to make it.C.It is better to do nothing than fail.D.It is impossible to make it.4.What is the best title for the textA.Humans Health Is Very Important.B.Many People don’t Get Enough Food.C.A New Kind of diet may Save the Plane.D.Different People have Different Eating Habits.About 10 percent of public school students in the United States learn English as a second language. In some states, that number is much higher. About five million students in the country are considered English language learners, or ELLs. Such students are the fastgrowing group in the US public schools. The most commonly first spoken languages among ELLs in America are Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole and Vietnamese. Speakers of those five languages make up 92 percent of all ELLs included in the report.English language learners can choose one of several kinds o1 program. There are some programs, in which students are mostly taught in their native language. And there are other programs, which offer students almost all classroom teaching in English. However, These kinds of programs do not always allow students to write and read in their native language.There are also socalled bilingual programs. Theseprograms offer teaching in two languagesEnglish and another language. Research has shown that English language learners do best in bilingual programs, especially if the second language is their native language.The lack of highquality bilingual programs is clear. Nationally, about 83 percent of students complete their high school education. But the graduation rate (比率) among English language learners is far lower 65 percent.School systems across the country sometimes look for bilingual educators internationally. But education experts say there are ways for states to find and train new teachers in their own areas. This spring, America came up with a li st of “grow your own” rules for schools and states to follow. It advised states to offer a series of ways for bilingual teachers. It also suggested training bilingual teachers in their own areas even if they do not have a college degree.1.What can we learn about English from paragraph 1A.It is difficult for most students.B.It is popular as a second language in American public schools.C.It is easy for foreign students.D.It is not welcome by public school students.2.How many types of programs for English language learners are mentioned in the textA.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.3.What does the underlined word “bilingual” in paragraph 4 meanA.Learning one language.ing two languages.C.National.D.International.4.Where is the text probably fromA.An educational magazine.B.A maths paper.C.A diary.D.a storybook.二、完形填空Our family enjoyed a beautiful house plant for over thirty years. It had stayed with us through ________ years and good times, pain and joy. I had never thought of ________ it. However, two weeks ago, we ________ some changes of its leaves, which began to lose its color. We watered and looked after it even to the point of ________ it, like a child. But it just showed no sign of ________. We finally picked a few almost dead leaves and ________ replanting them in another small pot.What ________ us was that these leaves which had beenplanted in the new pot grew strong. In order to know the reason ________ the house plant died, we dug the dead plant out of the pot Then, it became ________ to us—its roots (树根) were in disorder, completely tangling up (绞在一起). They had grown so massive (大量的) that they ________ the sides of the pot. Our oncebeautiful plant ________ because it grew out of its environment—it became rootbound (根满盆的.).People can become rootbound, too. Those who ________ personal growth or development often want to make ________ that can lead to greater achievements (成就) or much more happiness. However, they more often ________ they outgrow their environment and want to ________. Their views become larger and they need ________ environment to live in. They need people who will make ________ for their growth. If they cannot be ________, some problems are sure to appear.So if your newfound growth ________ you to push against the old ways, you may need to ________ you are bigger now.1.A.peacefulB.hardC.pleasantD.busy2.A.controllingB.buyingC.losingD.sell3.A.madeB.recordedC.collectedD.discovered4.A.admittingB.lovingC.sendingD.punishing5.A.strengthB.troubleC.growthD.recovery6.A.avoidedB.practicedC.triedD.enjoyed7.A.amazedB.disappointedC.embarrassedD.bored8.A.whyB.whereC.whenD.howefulC.energeticD.clear10.A.ateB.managedC.stoppedD.burst11.A.grewB.survivedC.diedD.arrived12.A.depend onB.look forC.wait forD.turn down13.A.suggestionB.studiesC.explanationsD.changes14.A.askB.thinkC.findD.remember15.A.take offB.fall downC.calm downD.set offrgerB.warmerC.saferD.taller17.A.chancesB.promisesC.timeD.room18.A.satisfiedB.acceptedC.mentionedD.protectedanizesB.causesC.permitsD.teaches20.A.refuseB.orderC.realizeD.prove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。

山西省朔州市怀仁市多校联考2024-2025学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解If you are looking for apps to learn English for studying abroad, you might be confused. There are so many apps to choose from. How can you decide which English language learning app is right for you? Our list of top four favourite apps to improve your English will help.Hello English — Best app for middle learnersIf you already understand the basics but want to improve your English, this app is for you. Hello English starts with a language test, and then serves up English lessons based on your test results. Hello English supports learners with 23 native languages and lets you play games,watch videos and listen to audio books, too.Free versions available (可用的) for iOS, Android and Windows.FluentU-Best media-based appThis app sources English-language videos from the real world — including news, music and videos — to help you learn English. Interactive captions (字幕) allow you to tap any word and see more information about it.Free trial (试用) and paid monthly subscriptions available for Android and iOS.Rosetta Stone — Most multi-use appThis award-winning English language learning app teaches vocabulary and English grammar. Rosetta Stone includes lessons on pronunciation so you can improve your English accent. You can also download audio lessons to learn offline.Free trial and paid versions available for Android, i0S and Windows.Duolingo — Most fun appThis personalized English-learning app turns studying into a game. Earn virtual coins (虚拟硬币) to unlock new levels and upgrade. An animated owl (动画猫头鹰) keeps you company and encourages you as you learn. When you have questions, get help from fellow students inside the app using the Duolingo message boards.Free and paid versions available for Android, iOS and Windows.1．What can we learn about Hello English?A．The users can’t play games.B．It may not suit English beginners.C．It provides lessons without a language test.D．The users can chat with 23 native speakers.2．Which app best suits those who want to practise pronunciation?A．Hello English.B．Duolingo.C．Rosetta Stone.D．FluentU.3．What is special about Duolingo?A．It only has the paid version.B．An owl can answer questions .C．The users must use cash to upgrade.D．It combines English learning with fun.Farmers have to work really hard in the fields. But what will happen if they are sick and not able to work before they can get a harvest (收成) in? Greg Bishop is a farmer who is fighting a serious disease and needs all the help he can get to harvest his crops (庄稼).But thankfully, other local farmers who live in the loving west Texas community have been lending him a helping hand with his cotton crops while he is in trouble. His crops cover 1,200 acres in Floyd County, but because of his poor health, Bishop can't do hard work in the fields.Aaron Hendricks, general manager of Floydada Co-Op Gins, has known Bishop for the last 25 years. He has seen 35 to 40 people come in to his office to help Bishop during this difficult time. Hendricks said that the farmers willingly came to help him by preparing machines and watching Bishop's farm to keep track of when the cotton would be ready to be harvested. When harvest time came, his farmer neighbors brought machines worth $ 12 million to Bishop's farm, and they started harvesting his cotton fields by 3 p.m. on the very same day.People even came from long distances to help Bishop out, who was moved by these acts of kindness from the community. He thanked everyone who helped him out, but nobody felt the need for any thanks as they were already thankful for all Bishop had done for the community and just wanted to help him out.They haven't stopped there either and have even started a fundraiser (募捐活动) to help Bishop stay in Dallas for the medical treatment he needs. He also needs to travel to Baylor for 100 days for a bone marrow transplant (骨髓移植) and many people in the community say they are ready to see if their bone marrow is a good match.4．What difficulty did Bishop have with his farm?A．He saw his cotton crops fail.B．He had too many crops to get in.C．He couldn't afford farm workers.D．He was too weak to do heavy work. 5．What did Bishop's farmer neighbors do to help him?A．They got in his crops.B．They gave him some crops.C．They took turns to look after him.D．They lent him their farming machines. 6．Which of the following words can best describe Bishop?A．Cool-headed.B．Warm-hearted.C．Open-minded.D．Strong-willed.7．What is the best title for the text?A．Hard Work Pays B．Never Ever Give UpC．A Harvest of Friends D．A Man of His WordRoad-traffic noise significantly slows the development of memory and attention skills in primary school children, research has found.The study of almost 2,700 children aged between 7 and 10 in 38 schools in Barcelona, Spain, is the first to assess the influence of traffic noise on child cognitive development over time and to determine the influence of peaks in noise.The children in the study are in a critical stage for the development of memory and attention skills, which are important to learning. The research found that children exposed(暴露)to about three times more traffic in the street than other pupils had memory development that was 23% slower and attention ability development 5% slower over a year.Noise is the second most damaging environmental factor to health, after air pollution. It was already known that noise would increase heart attacks and diabetes in adults. The UN said in February that urban noise pollution was growing into a “global public health problem”, leading to 12,000 early deaths a year in the EU alone, and affecting many cities from Bangkok to New York.But research on the impact of road noise on children was limited until now. The scientists said many schools suffered noise pollution and that measures such as rerouting(改道)traffic away from schools could help reduce noise and air pollution.The research showed that peaks of noise heard inside the classroom, such as the passing of loud trucks or vehicles going faster away from traffic lights, had more impact than a higher average(平均的)level of noise. This may be because the peaks divert(转移)attention more, said Foraster.Prof Iroise Dumontheil, at Birkbeck, University of London, UK, said, “This carefully designed study provides convincing evidence. Considering that many European children living in large cities are exposed to high road-traffic noise levels, this study has suggestions for public policy to reduce road-traffic noise near schools.”8．What is special about the study?A．The method of the study is advanced and scientific.B．The subject of the study is from different countries.C．The result of the study is unexpected and surpising.D．The content of the study is about the effect of traffic noise on children.9．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4?A．The different forms of pollution.B．The present situation of European cities.C．The most damaging environmental factor.D．The influence of noise on people’s health. 10．What will probably be discussed in the next paragraph?A．Related studies to find more convincing evidence.B．Possible policies to reduce road-traffic noise near schools.C．How to improve school conditions to protect children’s health.D．Health conditions of many European children living in the countryside.11．Where can you read the text probably?A．In a dairy.B．In a textbook.C．In a guide book.D．In a science magazine.Humans and horses have enjoyed strong working relationships for nearly 10,000 years. Can these age-old relationships teach us something about building robots? Researchers at theUniversity of Florida carried out research and said yes. “As we work to improve how humans communicate with robots, I thought why not learn from our partnership with horses to help solve the problem of natural interaction (互动) between humans and robots?” said Eakta Jain, an associate professor of computer and information science and engineering.Looking at our history with animals to help shape our future with robots is nothing new. But Jain and her colleagues are the first to bring together engineering and robot researchers and horse experts and trainers to do on-the ground field studies with the animals.Jain first reached out to Joel McQuagge, who managed the UF Horse Teaching Unit. He provided Jain with full access, so Jain spent months observing classes. She interviewed and observed horse experts, including horse trainers and owners. Jain’s notes resulted in findings and design ideas that can be applied by robot designers.“Some of the findings are easy to visualize (可视化), while others are not very specific,” Jain said. “For example, we learned that a horse speaks with its body. You can see its ears pointing to where something caught its attention. We could build similar types of expressions without speech in our robots, like ears that point to something visual in the car when there’s a person walking on that side of the street.”A groundbreaking finding is the sense of respect. When a trainer works with a horse, he looks for signs of respect from the horse for its human partner. “We don’t typically think about respect in the situation of human-robot interaction,” Jain says. “Can we design behaviors similar to what the horse uses? Will that make the human more willing to work with the robot?”12．Why does the author mention horses in the first paragraph?A．To provide examples.B．To make comparisons.C．To introduce the topic.D．To support his argument.13．How did Jain carry out her research?A．She interviewed engineers and robot designers.B．She worked with horse experts for observations.C．She discussed her design with robotics and horse experts.D．She checked historical records of human-horse partnerships.14．What lesson can robot designers draw from Jain’s notes?A．Body language can be designed into robots.B．Early warnings could be given if something happens.C．Robots may hardly understand non-speech instructions.D．Robots can perform better than horses in locating things.15．What can be the best title for the text?A．Study the Influences of Robots on Horse TrainingB．Improve the Interaction Between Robots and HumansC．Explore the Relationships Between Humans and HorsesD．Build Better Robots Through the Experience with HorsesThree in five people in the UK hold a library card. For some, they’re a shelter from the stresses of day-to-day life. 16 If you’re considering joining your local library, now is the time to do so. And if you need any more encouragement, here are several reasons why you should.Most libraries in the UK allow members of the general public to come and go as they like.17 You can also take out a library card and borrow books for free, although you will inevitably face a fine for late returns.18 Imagine just how many books you have at your fingertips with a library card? There are lots of modern ones as well as originals, and you can continue to expand your learning and vocabulary all the time. It’s a priceless experience, especially for kids, and also a great way to level the educational playing field.Libraries develop with times. They have changed greatly since decades ago. 19 Some libraries have apps so you can see when your books are due back and even reserve books mobile device — pretty cool.Libraries are one of very few spaces left in towns and cities where members of the public can come together and actually be and feel like a community. They have notice boards to offer services like exercise classes or learning centers. 20A．Libraries help people learn.B．Libraries help educate the kids.C．They create a great sense of community.D．You can go in, settle down and read a book without being charged a penny. .E．Most libraries now have computers and allow people to borrow CDs and DVDs.F．Libraries help us save money as we’re borrowing books rather than buying them.G．For others, particularly the homeless and people in poverty, a lifeline to the world.二、完形填空There would be discussions and laughter. Even so, I 21 those momentsPreparations for the dinner would begin 22 that day. As both my parents worked, sometimes I would be given instructions to 23 the chicken in the oven (烤箱) after school.I would repeat the 24 process like a cooking machine. The only 25 was my mother’s chicken soup. Once the dinner was cooking, the table would be 26 .A white lace cloth, the good china, napkins. Though I failed to see any 27 ,I had to light the candles with my mom.Years later, my father passed away, and then my mother insisted on going to live in a care home. I seemed to be totally 28 from the boring tradition, but I didn’t feel 29 . I missed the chicken soup. Although I have her recipe, I’ve never actually 30 the soup myself. I missed the warm-lighted candles. Standing together, we’d make 31 with our hands around the lit candles, bringing the light into our hearts.That’s why I accepted 32 when my husband advised to 33 the tradition “I can help with the soup”. If there’s one thing I’ve 34 ,these family traditions are really worth cherishing before they 35 ,from the chicken soup recipes to lighting candles. 21．A．remembered B．chose C．enjoyed D．hated 22．A．early B．late C．already D．again23．A．kill B．get C．add D．count 24．A．natural B．formal C．dull D．creative 25．A．tradition B．comfort C．upset D．course 26．A．focused B．turned C．dressed D．set27．A．point B．dishes C．food D．forks 28．A．freed B．protected C．recovered D．discouraged 29．A．lost B．happy C．curious D．nervous 30．A．served B．packed C．made D．poured31．A．fortunes B．efforts C．circles D．noises 32．A．immediately B．generally C．widely D．regretfully 33．A．throw away B．go over C．put away D．take over 34．A．controlled B．forgotten C．tracked D．learned 35．A．exist B．improve C．disappear D．continue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。

2022～2023学年山西省名校高一上学期期中联合考试英语注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

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1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bookstoreB. In a classroom..C. In a restaurant.2. What does the man mean?A. Ee won’t go boating.B. He’ll get a ticket for James.C. He’ll buy a baseball at the weekend.3.What time is it now?A. 2:00.B. 3:00.C. 4:00.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Strangers.B. Husband and wife.C. Employer and employee.5. Which is the girl’s horse?A. The one with the white face.B. The one with two black legs.C. The one beside the black horse.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。

2022-2023年山西省运城市某校高一上期中英语试卷考试总分：45 分考试时间： 120 分钟学校：__________ 班级：__________ 姓名：__________ 考号：__________一、完形填空（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）1.(5分)I was 18 years old, fit, strong and ambitious. One day, I fell down for no（1）______ reason. I saw many different specialists and was finally diagnosed with limb girdle muscular dystrophy（MD）.It was a very difficult time. I had no idea what life was going to（2）______ at me and l was scared.by my late 30s it was（3）______ and I had transitioned（转变）from a walking stick to a wheelchair. I wanted to be master of my own（4）______ , so l had to recognize my（5）______ and play to my weaknesses. What l wanted to make（6）______ was a trip to the north pole.People with MD feel the cold. So why did I want to go to one of the most extreme, coldand（7）______ places on Earth? I'd read about Chris Cope, who wanted to go to the north pole to raise money for MD, and it had（8）______ my adventurous spirit: I wanted to raise awareness aboutthe（9）______, but l also wanted to find out what I was capable of. I'm very（10）______.In the two years it had taken to organize the expedition, my muscles had worsened but we（11）______ regardless. The unpleasant life coaching and cold training helped me to（12）______ how my body would behave in extreme cold, which made me aware of what to（13）______.I had an amazing team around me,（14）______ the four different flights we took to get to the inner Arctic ice shelf were nevertheless discouraging. While we were on the ice the runway（15）______ and we had to wait for it to refreeze.（16）______ we reached the north pole. I was bitterly cold, exhausted and a complete（17）______ . I was on the ice for the best part of three long days, then（18）______ the final 350 m. The expedition raised￡50 000 for（19）______.MD is slowly destroying my life but I have chosen to fill it with（20）______ and I live life to the full.（1）A.adequateB.apparentC.soundD.major（2）A.yellB.targetC.throwD.direct（3）A. advancedB.initialC.modestD.minor（4）A.diseaseB.fateC. fortuneD.business（5）A.strengthsB.privilegesC.achievementsmitments（6）A.differB.workC.countD.happen（7）A.autonomousB.mysteriousC.inaccessibleD.fantastic（8）A.referred toB.applied toC.belonged toD.appealed to（9）A.significanceB.conservationC.conditionD.ambition（10）A.trustworthyB.delicateC.ridiculouspetitive（11）A.pulled outB.pressed onC.took offD.hung about（12）A.assessB.illustrateC.stressD.clarify（13）C.requireD.forgive（14）A.butB.thoughC.soD.as（15）A.floatedB.splitC.disappearedD.twisted（16）A.BecauseB.UnlessC.BeforeD.Once（17）A.messB.failureC.prideD.envy（18）C.walkedD.rolled（19）A.treatmentB.ecologyC.trainingD.charity（20）A.experiencesB.imaginationsC.recreationsD.responsibilities二、阅读理解（本题共计 4 小题，每题 5 分，共计20分）2. Here is Tom's schedule.Monday8:30～9:30am Math class Tuesday2:00～4:00pm Swimming class Wednesday4:00～7:00pm Part-time job Thursday10:30～11:30am Learn Beijing operaFriday11:00am Visit Uncle John in hospital Saturday10:00～12:00am Do body-building Sunday5:00～7:00pm Birthday party for Mary （1）________ is ill in hospital.A.MaryB.TomC.JohnD.Kate（2）Tom has a swimming class on ________.A.SundayB.TuesdayC.WednesdayD.Thursday（3）Tom does his part-time job for ________ hours a week.A.threeB.fourC.fiveD.seven（4）What subject does Tom have on Monday?A.Chinese.B.English.C.History.D.Math.（5）What does Tom usually do on Saturday?A.Learn Beijing opera.B.Visit Uncle John.C.Do body-building.D.Have a Birthday party.3.I remember doing the household chores to help my mother when I was nine. I hated changing the vacuum cleaner（真空吸尘器）bag and picking up things the machine did not suck up. Twenty years later, in 1978, with this lifelong dislike of the way the machine worked, I decided to make a bagless one.Easier said than done, of course. I didn't realize that I would spend the next five years perfecting my design, a process that resulted in 5,127 different prototypes（样机）. By the time I made my 15th prototype, my third child was born. By 2,627, my wife and I were really counting our pennies. By 3,727, my wife was giving art lessons for some extra cash, and we were getting further and further into debt. These were tough times, but each failure brought me closer to solving the problem.In the early 1980s, I started trying to get licensing agreements for my technology. The reality was very different, however. The major vacuum makers had built a business model based on the profits from bags and filters（滤网）. No one would license my idea, not because it was a bad one, but because it was bad for business. But soon after, the companies that I had talked with started making machines like mine. I had to fight legal battles on both sides of the Atlantic to protect the patents on my vacuum cleaner.I was still in financial difficulties until 1993, when my bank manager personally persuaded Lloyds Bank to lend me $1 million. Then I was able to go into production. Within two years, the Dyson vacuum cleaner became a best-seller in Britain.Today, I still embrace risk and the potential for failure as part of the process. Nothing beats the excitement of invention.（1）What drove the author to make a bagless vacuum cleaner?A.His willingness to help mom.B.His curiosity about machines.C.His trouble in doing family chores.D.His discontent with existing cleaners.（2）What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us?A.The help from the author's wife.B.The financial problems of the family.C.The tough process of the new invention.D.The procedures of making a bagless cleaner.（3）Why did the companies refuse to license the author's technology?A.They thought they might suffer loss.B.They considered it not good enough.C.They faced legal problems themselves.D.They had begun making such machines.（4）What lesson may the author learn from the experience?A.Think twice before acting.B.Failure is the mother of success.C.Actions speak louder than words.D.A good beginning makes a good ending.4.Hundreds of people from across Huddersfield turned out to celebrate World Mental Health Day at a Festival of Well being at Huddersfield University on Friday.The festival, which aimed to deal with the stigma（污名）that surrounds mental illness, included laughter therapy（治疗）workshops, a performance from the Hoot guitar orchestra and some street theatre by some of the university's drama students. Visitors also enjoyed arts and crafts sessions, free therapies, an art exhibition, music from DJ Alix Brains, head and hand massages（按摩）and yoga.Stalls（展位）and displays helped people learn how to look after their own mental wellbeing（健康）and there was information for families of people with mental health problems.David Henry who went along to the event said, "The day has helped to build up people's self confidence and has been a really nice event. I wish I could do this every year."Alex Feather who helped to organize the event said, "There has been something here for everyone. We hope every person who came along has taken something positive away with them. "Steven Michael, chief executive（主管）of the South West Yorkshire Mental Health NHS Trust, which organized the event, said, "The fact that so many people, including members of our organization have turned up, shows their commitment to an enthusiasm for the mental health agenda（议程）. There has been such a lively and heated atmosphere and it is a great approach to dealing with the stigma（污名）."（1）According to the text, visitors to the festival can ________.A.cure their mental illnessesB.join college students in all activitiesC.learn how to look after their own mental wellbeingD.know much about Huddersfield University（2）From the text we can conclude that the festival is ________.A.popularB.funughableD.surprising（3）Who was in charge of the organization of the festival?A.Huddersfield University.B.David Henry.C.Alex feather.D.Steven Michael.（4）What can we infer from the passage?A.Some people suffer from the mental illness.B.Modern people usually lead a busy life.C.Nowadays, people enjoy good health care.D.Mental wellbeing is of the first importance in life.at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. "Regardless of where the sound is coming from, if it gets louder than 60 decibels（分贝）, it can increase the risk of heart disease."When our body hears these noises, it reacts with a stress reaction. In this case, these sudden and unexpected noises cause hormones（荷尔蒙）to speed up and eventually damage the heart. Although the chance that a single noise will affect you is unlikely, it's the constant exposure to the sound that can eventually affect you."But our heart health isn't the only cause for concern. Long-term noise may also raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, depression, and anxiety disorders," he warns. In the future, Münzel plans to examine how noises from cars, planes, and other vehicles affect the brain. But despite the amount or the depth of research he conducts, it'll take the help of politicians to improve the impact of noise on our health."Politicians have to take into account, in particular, the new findings," Münzel said. "With respect to aircraft noise and airports, it is important to make new laws and set new lower noise limits that protect people living close by the airport instead of the owners of the airport."（1）What do researchers from Germany and Denmark find?A.Noise does little harm to people who are asleep.B.Noise can cause people's memory to get worse sharply.C.Noise has been a widespread concern for a long time.D.Noise louder than 60 decibels may cause heart disease.（2）Which word can replace the underlined word "disrupt" in Paragraph 2?A.Defeat.B.Harm.C.Affect.D.Discourage.（3）What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A.Politicians should take action to handle noise pollution.B.Münzel will continue other studies on brain diseases.C.Benefits of airport owners are more important than health.D.Attention should be paid to heart health and other diseases.（4）Which can be the best title for the text?A.Who Is to Blame for Noise PollutionB.What Should Be Done to Stop NoiseC.How Münzel Carried Out His ResearchD.How Noise Pollution Harms Our Body三、书面表达（本题共计 2 小题，每题 5 分，共计10分）6. 假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将举办主题为“My 2020”的演讲比赛。

2023～2024学年第一学期期中考试高一英语本试卷共八大题，满分135分。

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Ⅰ．单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1．— You will hold the house-warming party this evening, right?— Yes. The party we have looked forward to ________.A. comingB. has comeC. cameD. is coming2．Was it ________ he was playing volleyball on the playground ________ he got hurt?A. that; whenB. when; thatC. that; thatD. where; that 3．Inside ______ an exhibition of the most up-to-date inventions of the 31st century.A. hasB. haveC. wasD. were4．We forgot to bring our tickets, but please let us enter, ________?A. can youB. shall weC. can weD. will you5．I don’t think anyone will volunteer to paint such a big house, ________?A. will theyB. do IC. don’t ID. won’t they6．The medical team ________ 12 doctors, most of ________ are from Guangzhou First Peopl e’s Hospital.A. is made up of; themB. is made up of; whomC. made up of; whomD. made up of; who7．In ancient China lived an artist __________ paintings were almost lifelike.A. whoseB. hisC. whichD. who8．The most important thing ________ we should pay attention to is the first thing ________I have said.A. what; whichB. that; whichC. that; thatD. which; what9．The student who ________ in the exam was criticized seriously.A. caught cheatingB. cheatingC. was caught cheatingD. was caught cheated10．— These problems are too hard to ________. Will you give me some advice?— There are many ways. The most important is to have a careful plan.A. work outB. cut outC. give outD. break out11．Who do you guess ________ where I ________ just now?A. lie; layB. is lying; layC. lies; laidD. lied; laid12．The train ________ at 10:30, so it ________ in 10 minutes.A. is starting; leavesB. is starting; will have leftC. start; will leaveD. starts; is leaving13．This is the day ________ we spent together ________ I shall never forget.A. which; in whichB. when; whichC. /; whichD. /; when14．After college, he applied ________ a job in Shanghai, anxious to apply what he had learnt ________ the daily work.A. for, toB. to; toC. to; forD. for, for15．Tom ________ the window ________ his attention was caught by a bird.A. was about to close; whileB. was closing; whileC. was to close; whenD. was about to close; whenⅡ．阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）AMost people above 16 years old have a strong wish that they should drive on the road by themselves. Thus, getting a license is an exciting time in their life. Ultimate Drivers is there to help your teen learn the rules of the road and gain important driving experience.What We OfferIntimate Drivers’ program will help students prepare for their road test and give them theskills they need to become lifelong safe and defensive drivers.The beginner program offers 20 hours of in-class training, 12 hours of homework assignments and 8 hours of in-car training. Each in-class training lasts 120 minutes and each one-on-one in-car training 80 minutes. What’s more, students can be picked up for free from home, work or school.What You Need KnowStudents can complete the classroom part of the course in just two weekends or if it better suits their schedules, they can take it during the evenings on weekdays. There are also classes offered during the holiday break.Students can start taking line classroom part of the driving training without the G1 license, but do need it by the time they’re ready to start the in-car driving lessons.What Extra Benefits AreThe beginner drivers can gain much through the program. After that they’ll receive stu dent testimonials (证明书). The testimonials show teenagers who have taken the course feel more confident in their abilities and many believe they couldn’t have passed the road test without it.Sign up before April 5th, and students can get an insurance discount (保险折扣)! 16．How many times does die program offer in-class training?A. 20.B. 12.C. 10.D. 8.17．What do students need to do to have in-car driving lessons?A. Get the G1 license.B. Finish the classroom part.C. Sign up before April 5th.D. Receive a student testimonial.18．What type of writing is the text?A. A review.B. An advertisement.C. A guide.D. An announcement.BI’ve been in an 18-year love-hate relationship with a black walnut tree.It’s a unique tree. In late September or early October, falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls (头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that reside next door to them. Umbrellas in the yard are a must while dining in early August, and as for me, I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden.The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It’s poisonous to several common plants. There have been many new plant varieties tha t I brought home with hopes that maybe the black walnut would accept them, but they failed toflourish.What does work are native plants that naturally grow in the area. Native plants are important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators (传粉者) like birds, bees and butterflies with seeds and contribute to a healthy and biodiverse environment. Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less stress.Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard? Yes, however, getting rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible. It’s also protected under the law. Rightfully so. Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of those that inhabit it.Sometimes I think about my life without the black walnut. I can’t imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year and loudly sing their songs before dawn. I’d miss falling asleep on lazy weekend afternoons as I look up into its leaves.Every spring, I wonder what the season holds: What are the chances of being knocked unconscious while barbecuing? Like any good relationship, I’ll never be pleased. I’m stuck with this tree, so I’ll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires. In return, my walnut offers a habitat for wildlife and a reminder.19．Why does the author wear a bike helmet while working in the garden?A. To protect the injured skull.B. To prevent herself from sunburn.C. To avoid being hit by the nuts.D. To reduce the chance of getting bitten by bees.20．What is the tree’s survival strategy?A. It attracts beneficial pollinators.B. It lets out poison to drive away pests.C. It produces a chemical fatal to some plants.D. It competes for nutrition with similar species.21．Which of the following DOESN’T account for the author’s love-hate relationship with the tree?A. The volume of its fruits may bring inconvenience.B. The tree outcompetes the native plants in the garden.C. The tree is home to numerous birds and other creatures.D. The presence of the tree takes up much space of the garden.22．The author most probably got a reminder from the tree that ________.A. it’s better to give than to takeB. trees and plants have their own ways to flourishC. even a good relationship is not always trouble-freeD. acceptance, instead of resistance, is the better way to beCIt was raining like nothing before when Ehdaa Bujeldain, an English teacher living with her family in the mountains of Derna in eastern Libya , heard a loud noise that sounded like an explosion (爆炸). Later they learned that a dam (大坝) in Derna had broken down under the pressure of running water. For the next four days, they had no power or internet, and it was only recently that they started to fully understand of the damage caused by the floods.“Half of the city has been destroyed. My mom’s relatives, my friends, my coworkers ——they are all gone. Now we, the survivors, are just ghost s in shells,” says Bujeldain, whose sadness can be easily told from her blank expression.Five days have passed since the terrible flooding in Derna, Libya’s Red Crescent organization estimated that 11,300 people have died, while the city’s mayor believes the number of deaths could be as high as 20,000.Derna is a coastal city with a seasonal river called the Wadi Derna. Despite the abnormally heavy rain, people living near the river had little warning before the floodwaters came rushing in on that terrible morning. United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths described the scale of the flood as “appalling” (令人惊骇的) and blamed the flood partly on sudden climate change.Now international aid teams are arriving in Derna, but they face challenges due to damaged roads, lack of access to power, water, and fuel. Tarhoni, doctor of the rescue team, warns that the most difficult weeks lie ahead. “One disaster is done and there is another to come,” he says. “The thousands and thousands of people who lost everything these people now need comfort, they need company, t hey need psychological support.”23．What do we know about Bujeldain’s family from paragraph 1?A. The explosion they heard led to the destruction of the dam.B. Bujeldain saved her family from the floods with her bravery.C. Bujeldain immediately recognized the outbreak of the floods.D. For several days, they didn’t fully realize the seriousness of the floods.24．What does Bujeldain mean by saying they are “just ghosts in shells” in paragraph 2?A. They run out of energy and are very tired.B. They feel lucky as they are safe and sound.C. They are completely saddened and shocked.D. They are sorry for the loss of their homeland.25．According to the passage, which of the following does NOT contribute to the loss of lives?A. The absence of warning.B. The extraordinary rainfall.C. Unexpected climate change.D. The damage to environment.26．What might be the main focus of international aid efforts in Derna?A. Addressing mental problems.B. Providing immediate medical care.C. Conducting climate change research.D. Rebuilding roads and access to resources.DBy the end of the century, if not sooner, the world’s oceans will be bluer and greener thanks to a warming climate, according to a new study.At the heart of the phenomenon lie tiny microorganisms (微生物) in the ocean called phytoplankton. Because of the way light reflects off the organisms, these phytoplankton create colorful patterns at the ocean surface. Ocean color varies from green to blue, depending on the type and concentration of phytoplankton. Climate change will fuel the growth of phytoplankton in some areas, while reducing it in other spots, leading to changes in the ocean’s appearance.Phytoplankton live at the ocean surface, where they pull carbon dioxide into the ocean while giving off oxygen. When these organisms die, they bury carbon in the deep ocean, an important process that helps to regulate (调控) the global climate. But phytoplankton are vulnerable to the ocean’s warming trend. Warming changes key characteristics of the ocean and can affect phytoplankton growth, since they need not only sunlight and carbon dioxide to grow, but also nutrients.Stephanie Dutkiewicz, a scientist in MIT’s Center for Global Change Science, built a climate model that projects changes to the oceans throughout the century. In a world that warms up by 3C, it found that multiple changes to the color of the oceans would occur. The model projectsthat currently blue areas with little phytoplankton could become even bluer. But in some waters, such as those of the Arctic, a warming will make conditions more suitable for phytoplankton, and these areas will turn greener. “Not only are the quantities of phytoplankton in the ocean changing.” she said, “but the type of phytoplankton is changing.”And why does that matter? Phytoplankton are the base of the food web. If certain kinds begin to disappear from the ocean, Dutkiewicz said, “it will change the type of fish that will be able to live on.” Those kinds of changes could affect the food chain.Whatever color changes the ocean experiences in the coming future will probably be too gradual and unnoticeable, but they could mean significant changes. “It’ll be a while before we can statistically show that the changes are happe ning because of climate change,” Dutkiewicz said, “but the change in the color of the ocean will be one of the early warning signals that we really have changed our planet.”27．What are the first two paragraphs mainly about?A. The cause of the changes in ocean color.B. The various patterns at the ocean surface.C. The way light reflects off marine organisms.D. The efforts to fuel the growth of phytoplankton.28．What does the underlined word “vulnerable” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. beneficialB. sensitiveC. significantD. unnoticeable 29．What can we learn from the passage?A. Dutkiewicz’s model aims to project phytoplankton changes.B. Phytoplankton have been used to control global climate.C. Phytoplankton play a declining role in the ecosystem.D. Oceans with more phytoplankton may appear greener.30．What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To explain the effects of climate change on oceans.B. To assess the consequences of ocean color changes.C. To introduce a new method to study phytoplankton.D. To analyze the organization of the ocean food chain.The Chubby Diaries creator is part of a community of larger-bodied travelers who are showing the world that they can do anything. Following them helps because you can be like, “Oh, this place works with larger bodies.” 31 .Second plane seats and belt extendersSouthwest is one of the few airlines to offer plus-size passengers a free second seat. To ensure the extra space, Southwest recommends booking both seats beforehand, then making a request to get your money back. 32 Southwest states: “The armrest is t he definitive gauge (测量仪) for a customer of size. If you’re unable to lower both armrests, you need a second seat.” Even if your frame fits between the lowered arms, you may still need a seat-belt extender.33 .Finding size nclusive tripsFor Natalie Robinson, ziplining (压缩) in Costa Rica determined her bucket list. “Literally for the last 10 years, that’s all I talked about,” said the co-owner of Fat Girls Travel. 34 . Her fortunes changed completely on an August trip to Costa Rica, when a friend found an outfitter without weight restrictions. The guide said Robinson could dash through the rainforest as long as she could reach the starting point high in the tree tops.35When researching a trip, ask about weight restrictions as well as the availability of equipment that can accommodate your size. If you have concerns, bring your own equipment. Plus-size travelers emphasize the importance of being self-sufficient. Finding special clothes and equipment can be challenging in unfamiliar destinations.A. Pack your own equipmentB. Find supportive travel groups and tripsC. Their extra efforts are paying off as they discover how to travel comfortably andconfidentlyD. Ziplining provides much convenience for those fat girlsE. Many airlines use the armrests to determine whether a passenger requires more spaceF. Air-lines provide this extra piece of equipment free, and you can request it at the time ofboardingG. But ziplining generally has a weight limit, so she hadn’t been able to do itYou might say I found marathoning, step by step. Or perhaps it found me. I was 36 an athlete growing up. In fact, I have a hard time 37 that term to myself even today.It started when I joined a group of women in my neighborhood for a daily three-mile walk. At first it was 38 . But soon, my body adjusted and I wanted 39 . Before long, I was running 5 miles. Then I set a goal to run a half marathon. And I did complete the Covered Bridges Half Marathon. I thought, “Now what?” I started to 40 a marathon.It so happened that I 41 a meeting one night and listened to the speaker and coach, Rick Muhr, and was so 42 by his words. I told him that I had signed up for the Ocean State Marathon, just a week away, and that I really didn’t believe I could 43 . Rick locked eyes with me and said, “Trish, you’ve done enough training. You’ll finish!”I never had someone 44 me like that, let alone a real, live coach. He gave me the45 I needed. I set out to run my 46 marathon and completed it in 4:25:00. Little did I know that this would be the beginning of nearly a decade of marathon and distance running. Running a marathon isn’t for everybody. But it is for anybody, anybody who wants to47 the unreachable and to take that 48 into the rest of their life. When you cross the finish line you may never have a 49 picture of what you are made of and capable of accomplishing. Your 50 of the world and, more importantly, of yourself will forever be changed!36．A. always B. rarely C. never D. nearly37．A. pointing B. applying C. turning D. spreading38．A. hard B. relaxing C. unfamiliar D. exciting39．A. some B. both C. more D. none40．A. report B. record C. recall D. consider41．A. held B. missed C. attended D. mentioned42．A. inspired B. disturbed C. embarrassed D. amused43．A. participate B. finish C. win D. run44．A. agree with B. rely on C. care for D. believe in45．A. confidence B. pleasure C. satisfaction D. motivation46．A. last B. first C. only D. second47．A. test B. identify C. imagine D. reach48．A. knowledge B. request C. principle D. experience49．A. bigger B. brighter C. clearer D. nicer50．A. view B. love C. description D. memoryⅤ．单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请用Welcome Unit～U4所学单词填空。

山西省太原市山西大学附属中学校2024-2025学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解Elite Summer ProgrammesElite Summer Programmes are designed for young people to experience university life while studying at Cambridge University. We provide young students with high-quality teaching to encourage them to think through hands-on activities and personalised support.Programme 1 — Artificial IntelligenceThis programme offers a unique learning opportunity for participants interested in AI. It explores the world of AI, machine learning, and data science in an interesting and culturally rich environment.Ages: 13 — 18Class size: 7 — 10 studentsDates: Jul 14 — 23Programme 2 — ChemistryStudents will take part in hands-on laboratory experiments, interactive classes, and discussions led by well-known experts in the field. Additionally, the programme creates an active learning environment that promotes (促进) critical thinking, teamwork, and exploration of the latest research.Ages:16 — 18Class size: 6-8 studentsDates: Aug 7 — 21Programme 3-Creative WritingThrough a mix of workshops, seminars, and one-on-one guidance, participants organise their thoughts, write interesting stories, and develop their unique writing styles. This programme helps participants build confidence to follow their passion for writing at a higher level.Ages:17 — 19Class size:8 — 12 studentsDates: July 7 — 24Programme4-English LiteratureStudents get the chance to explore the works of famous writers, join in lively discussions, and sharpen their critical thinking skills under the guidance of experienced lecturers. The programme also teaches students how to analyse (分析) both classic and modern literature.Ages: 15 — 19Class size: 10 — 15 studentsDates: Aug 4 — 171．Which programme lasts the longest?A．Artificial Intelligence.B．Chemistry.C．Creative Writing.D．English Literature.2．What do Programme 2 and Programme 4 have in common?A．They provide the latest research results.B．They help improve critical thinking skills.C．They require students to attend lectures.D．They invite experts from the same school. 3．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A research plan.B．A travel journal.C．A literature review.D．An advertising poster.I used to hate old books. When I say “old books”, I don’t mean classics, though. I mean books with yellow pages, broken spines (书脊) and odd wood-like smells that you need to be careful not to break because they are already so worn down and bring you severe discomfort. One can assume that I didn’t own many old books. I had merely a few here and there that my parents had gifted me, but nothing too special.In the fourth grade, I was ready to explore a new world of reading, one that went beyond the likes of children’s chapter books and teenagers’ topics. Just then, I found my parents old copies of the entire Harry Potter book series. Visually, my parents books were my worst nightmare. I remember thinking to myself that there was no way I would be able to read these books. However, I eventually had to come to terms with the fact that if I wanted to read the series, I would have to read my parents’ copies. And so began the terrible journey of reading seven old books.When it was time for me to read the final copy, I was kind of a changed woman. I stillstrongly disliked old books, but the plot of the entire Harry Potter series had attracted me so much I had almost entirely forgotten what the books looked like. By the end, I had devoted an entire shelf in my room to the Harry Potter books.Now, I love old books. While the covers are sometimes so worn down that you can barely read the title of the book, you can understand what it’s about anyway. After all, an old book is a representation of generations of readers who have chosen to live in a specific fictional world because the story it contains is just that good. Old books have meaning and I love how much they mean to me now.4．What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A．She felt uneasy about owning old books.B．She had a poor relationship with her parents.C．She grew fondness for reading classics.D．She was often gifted old books by her parents. 5．How did the author feel when seeing her parents’ Harry Potter series in the fourth grade?A．Confused.B．Satisfied.C．Discouraged.D．Astonished. 6．What does the author mean by saying “I was kind of a changed woman” in Paragraph 3?A．She started to enjoy reading fictional books.B．She began to ignore the appearance of the books.C．She accepted putting old books on her shelf.D．She figured out what she truly wanted to read.7．What is the best title of the text?A．My Passion for Reading B．My Connection With Parents via Old Books C．My Encounter With the Harry Potter Series D．My Journey With Old Books“Creativity is the key to a brighter future,” say education and business experts. Here is how schools and parents can encourage this important skill in children.If Dick Drew had listened to his boss in 1925, we might not have the product that we now think greatly important: a new type of tape. Drew worked for the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. At work he developed a kind of material strong enough to hold things together. But his boss told him not to think more about the idea. Finally, using his own time, Drew improved the tape, which now is used everywhere by many people. And his former company learned from its mistake. Now it encourages people to spend 15 percent of their working time justthinking about and developing new ideas.Creativity is not something one is just born with, nor is it necessarily a character of high intelligence (智力). The fact that a person is highly intelligent does not mean that he uses it creatively. Creativity is the matter of using the resources one has to produce new ideas that are good for something.Unfortunately, schools have not tried to encourage creativity. With strong attention to test results and the development of reading, writing and mathematical skills, many educators give up creativity for correct answers. The result is that children can gain information but can’t recognize ways to use it in new situations. They may know the rules correctly but they are unable to use them to work out practical problems.It is important to give children choices. From the earliest age, children should be allowed to make decisions and understand their results. Even if it’s choosing between two food items for lunch, decision-making helps thinking skills. As children grow older, parents should try to let them decide how to use their time or spend their money. This is because the most important character of creative people is a very strong desire to find a way out of trouble.8．What did the company where Drew once worked learn from its mistake?A．People should be discouraged to think freely.B．It should encourage people to work a longer time.C．People will do better if they pay all attention to their work.D．People should spend some of their working time thinking creatively.9．What can we know from the passage about creativity?A．It is something that most people are born with.B．It is something that has nothing to do with intelligence at all.C．It is a way of using what one has learned to work out new problems.D．It is something that is not important to the life in the future at all.10．Why don’t schools try to encourage creativity?A．They think it impossible to develop creativity in class.B．They attach great importance to the test result.C．They pay no attention to examination marks.D．They don’t want their students to make mistakes.11．What should the parents do when their children decide how to spend their money?A．Allow them to have a try.B．Try to help them as much as possible.C．Take no notice of whatever they do.D．Order them to spend the least money.A few years ago, my sister-in-law started to feel concerned about her teenage daughter. What was she doing after school? Where was she spending her time? My niece was an excellent student, and took part in all kinds of after-class activities Even so, her mom decided to put a tracking (跟踪) app on the kids’ phone.At first, this made my sister-in-law “feel better”. Then the good situation suddenly ended. She recalled, “I found out that she was some place that she said she wasn’t.” Things went quickly downhill for the mother and the daughter after that.With 73% of teens having their own smartphones now, according to a 2015 Pew study, more and more of their parents are facing the question: To spy (监视) or not?Ana Homayoun, founder of Green Ivy Educational Consulting, has advised many parents and their kids about this. “I’ve found teens are more willing to accept tracking apps when it is included as part of a family use agreement to improve safety than when it is placed as a secret tool to watch them,” she said.Mark Bell, a father of a teenage girl, said, “We don’t have tracking apps, but we have set some ground rules that my daughter must follow in exchange for providing a smartphone”. For example, his daughter must “friend” him on social media accounts so that he can review posts.When you’re trying to build credence, you need to create an environment that encourages it. So, to win their trust, you always need to be straight with your children. “Parents must let children know how and when they will be watching them,” said Pauleh Weigle. If they are not open about it, he warns, it can “greatly damage the parent and child relationship.”12．Why did the author’s sister-in-law use the app?A．She was interested in new apps.B．She was worried about her daughter.C．She wanted to know about after-class activities.D．She wanted to teach her daughter about the app.13．What can we learn about today’s children from Homayoun?A．They doubt family use agreements.B．They are worried about online safety.C．They welcome the use of tracking apps.D．They dislike being spied on secretly with tracking apps.14．According to paragraph 5, what do we know about Bell’s daughter?A．She developed some bad online habits.B．She kept her father out of her online groups.C．She wanted to put a tracking app on her phone.D．She allowed her father to know her online behavior.15．Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “credence” in the last paragraph?A．Trust.B．Praise.C．Environment.D．Curiosity.Make sure to avoid the following common body-language errors, if you want to make a good impression on your conversational partner.Continuous noddingNodding at all the right times and places during a conversation can show that you’re fully engaged. 16 , it’ll make you appear that you’re hoping to hide the fact that you’re hardly — or not even — paying attention. Keep your head straight, your eyes forward, and only nod when appropriate.Crossing your armsThere’s a reason why people don’t like it when their conversational partners cross their arms: It makes them appear unwilling to talk. In the animal kingdom, we keep our arms in front of us to protect ourselves from threats. 17 .UnsmilingWe’re not saying you should smile as if the person you’re speaking with keeps making jokes. However, you should try and keep a smile loaded up whenever needed. Smiles are also infectious. 18 , your partner will smile too.19Keeping your eyes on your feet or the ground in front of you when speaking with anotherperson can make you look a bit ashamed of yourself. This is definitely the impression you don’t want to make on your listeners, especially in formal settings where you’re being judged by everything you say and do, such as at a job interview. So try to keep your eyes focused on the person in front of you.Being too close20 . Depending on where you live, the distance between two people can be as close as two feet or as far as five. Whichever it is, give your conversational partner room to breathe freely. Nobody likes having their personal space invaded, so try and respect his or her wishes by keeping an appropriate distance.A．Looking downwardB．But if you nod too muchC．Irregular movement of the eyesD．Keep smiling when the other people are talkingE．But in social life, try to keep our body as open as possibleF．So if you start smilingG．All cultures are different in terms of proper social conduct二、完形填空Pen pals Jill Stretton and Cathie Alexander live half a world apart. However, they’ve 21 a faithful correspondence for seven decades.The long-lived letter-writing relationship 22 in 1950 when 12-year-old Stretton from Australia was given Alexander’s 23 by a friend. Back then, it sometimes took six weeks for a long-distance letter to reach its 24 , but the pair established an instant rapport (融洽) after their first 25 that has grown stronger with time.They felt as if they had truly 26 with one another, sharing life’s moments through their letters, 27 the two women didn’t meet in person until 1982. “She is just like one of the family,” Stretton said. “And we are still together as we ever were 70 years ago. That is quite 28 for people who’ve lost confidence in everlasting friendship.”Stretton and Alexander have never stopped 29 to one another. Along with hopes,dreams, photos, and family updates, through the years, their letters have contained their sweet life 30 — weddings, birthdays, graduation and so on.While they 31 write letters, with the development of technology, Stretton and Alexander have slightly bowed to the times. For longer messages, they’ve turned to the Internet, but they agree that nothing will 32 a handwritten note. “Now, we do 33 to send postcards rather than write long letters because we email each other now,” Stretton 34 honestly. But letter writing plays the most important part in their friendship.The two women’s story proves that the 35 is nothing when it comes to true friendship.21．A．ignored B．selected C．sought D．maintained 22．A．improved B．changed C．began D．disappeared 23．A．email B．address C．number D．postcard 24．A．destination B．reward C．power D．intention 25．A．adventure B．struggle C．exchange D．comment 26．A．come across B．grown up C．turned up D．settled down 27．A．though B．because C．so D．and 28．A．typical B．frightening C．convenient D．inspiring 29．A．responding B．speaking C．writing D．turning 30．A．goals B．memories C．plans D．ideas31．A．still B．gradually C．never D．eventually 32．A．determine B．impact C．measure D．replace 33．A．pretend B．tend C．refuse D．fail 34．A．apologized B．asked C．admitted D．argued 35．A．distance B．quality C．challenge D．profession三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填括号内单词的正确形式。

山西省山西高校附属中学2024-2025学年高一英语上学期期中试题考试时间：90分钟第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每题2分，满分20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

APOETRY CHALLENGEWrite a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.Prizes3 Grand Prizes: Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.6 First Prizes: The book Sky Pioneer: A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.50 Honorable Mentions:Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart’s final flight.RulesFollow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.■ Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines.■ Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper.■On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name, address, telephone number, and birth date.■Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.1.How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Six.2.What will each of the honorable mention winners get?A. A plane ticket.B. A book by Corinne Szabo.C. A special T-shirt.D. A photo of Amelia Earhart.3.Which of the following will result in disqualification?A. Typing your poem out.B. Writing a poem of 120 words.C. Using both sides of the paper.D. Mailing your entry on October 30.BA month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn’t do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces (鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenseson running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels (世俗标签), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.4. A month before the marathon, the author ____________.A. was well trainedB. felt scaredC. made up his mind to runD. lost hope5.Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?A. To show he was not talented in sports.B. To amuse the readers with a funny story.C. To acknowledge the support of his teacher.D. To share a precious memory.6.How was the author’s first marathon?A. He walked to the end.B. He quit halfway.C. He got the first prize.D. He made it.7.What does the story mainly tell us?A. A man owes his success to his family support.B. A winner is one with a great effort of will.C. Failure is the mother of success.D. One is never too old to learn.CThe expression “a thirst for knowledge” may soon have a new meaning for millions of people who have no way to get clean water. Researchers have developed a book with specially treated pages that can turn dirty water into clean and drinkable water. They say their invention could improve the lives of many in the developing world.About 700 million people around the world are at risk of disease or even death because their drinking water is not clean. The water is polluted by harmful bacteria (细菌).The book contains 25 pages. Each page is about one millimeter thick. The pages contain very small particles (微粒) of silver. The pages can be used as filters (过滤器) to remove harmful microorganisms (微生物) that can pollute drinking water. The filter kills the organisms that pass through it.Pictures on the pages show the dangers of dirty water and how to use the book for those unable to read. The pages are made of filter paper. They are designed to be torn from the book. Water can be poured through the paper to be cleaned.Ms. Dankovich, the inventor, says each page can treat up to 100 liters of water. She recently presented her invention at the meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston, Massachusetts. She was asked whether she had considered adding classic literature on the book’s pages.“The idea of classic texts —that’s of interest maybe later. We have discussed a little bit more exciting text. But we really haven’t had the time to go through that part,” she says.Teri Dankovich and another researcher tested the drinkable book in Bangladesh, Ghana and South Africa. The tests proved to be successful.Water for Life, a non-governmental organization, has provided financial support for the project.8.What do we learn about the book from the text?A. It sells well around the world.B. It is about environment protection.C. It has pages with several functions.D. It can treat about 100 liters of water.9.What does the underlined phrase “that part” in Paragraph 6 refer to?A. Classic texts.B. Invention presentation.C. Exciting discussion.D. Financial support.10.What is the main idea of the passage?A. Researchers have found a way to save those being ill.B. Millions of people are in great need of drinkable water.C. Knowledge is as important as drinkable water.D. Book pages could provide safe drinking water.其次节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高一（上）期中英语试卷一、选词填空-句子（本大题共10小题，共10.0分）1.You will be______ （amaze） at the progress you have made in such a short time．2.First______ （impress） seems to be very important when you are looking for jobs．3.That lovely summer holiday in Beijing feels like a______ （distance） memory．4.The kind woman has adopted six sick babies______ （abandon） by others．5. A fire broke out in the market yesterday， but______（fortunate） no one was hurt．6.What is your______（反应） to what the newspaper said？7.He was making a speech without______（参考） to his notes．8.He noticed a piece of wood______（飘浮） on the water．9.This is the second time that I______（visit） the Palace Museum．10.When the delayed flight will take______ depends much on the weather．二、阅读理解（本大题共10小题，共20.0分）AIn Germany there are different kinds of high schools．Some prepare students for workers，others prepare them for college．All schools are great places for making friends and learning German．Short daysMost high schools in Germany begin at about 8：00a．m．and end at about 3：30p．m．This means your morning will be busy with classes．You will have time to do homework and take part in private（私人的）clubs after school．Formal settingIn Germany，teachers and students'relationship is more formal than you might be used to．Teachers are respected and students must use the formal"Sie（德语：您）"when talking to teachers．Getting to schoolMost students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle．Some areas have school buses．It is not common for parents to drive students to school．Private clubsIn many countries，schools offer official sports and after-school activities．This is less common in Germany．After-school activities are usually organized through private clubs．There are clubs for things like soccer，dance，choir，theatre and almost everything else．Once you are in Germany，ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests．Different states，different schoolsEach of Germany's 16states has its own slightly different school systems．The school system in Brandenburg will be a little different from the system in Bavaria for example．Where you live，your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend．11.For high school students in Germany，which is NOT the common transport to school？______A. School buses．B. Parents'cars．C. Public transport．D. Students'bicycles．12.From the passage，we can learn that in Germany ______ ．A. all kinds of high schools are for collegeB. age is not important for attending schoolsC. students can take part in after-school activities from 8：00a．m．to 3：30p．m．D. students can join private clubs to meet their interests13.What can be the best title for this article？______A. German Private ClubsB. German Public TransportC. German High SchoolsD. German College Systems．BAudrey Hepburn won an Academy Award as Best Actress for her first major American movie，Roman Holiday，which was released in 1953．But she is remembered as much for her aid work as for her acting．Born in Belgium in 1929，Audrey's father was British and her mother was Dutch．Audrey was sent to live at a British school for part of her childhood．During World War II，she lived and studied in the Netherlands．Her mother thought it would be safe from German attacks．Audrey studied dance as a teenager and during college when she returned to Londonafter the war．But she realized she wasn't going to be a ballerina （芭蕾舞女演员）．So she began taking acting parts in stage shows．Later she began to get small parts in movies．But it was Audrey Hepburn's move to America that brought her true fame．In 1951 she played the character "Gigi" in the Broadway play of the same name to great critical praise．Two years later，Roman Holiday made her a star at the age of 24．Audrey made more than 25 movies．Among her most popular roles was Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tifany's in 1961．Three years later she played Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady．She was married two times and had one son by each husband．In 1989，the UN Children's Fund named Audrey a goodwill ambassador．She travelled all over the world in support of UNICEF （联合国儿童基金会）projects．The UN agency said she was a tireless worker．She often gave 15 interviews a day to gain money and support for UNICEF projects．Audrey Hepburn often said her loyalty to UNICEF was the result of her experiences as a child during World War II．She said she knew what it was like to be starving and to be saved by international aid．She was a goodwill ambassador until her death in 1993 from colon cancer．14.In Paragraph 1，"her aid work" means ______ ．A. winning an Academy Award as Best ActressB. taking acting parts in stage showsC. making her own moviesD. acting as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF15.We can infer from the passage that ______ ．A. Audrey's parents lived in Germany during World War IIB. Audrey lived in America in the 1950sC. Audrey was made to give up dancingD. the character "Gigi" in the Broadway play was her most popular role16.______ is the right order for Audrey's life．①The first time she began to play in movies．②She returned to London from the Netherlands．③She won an Academy Award as Best Actress．④She travelled all over the world in support of UNICEF projects．⑤She played a part in My Fair Lady．A. ②①③⑤④B. ①②③⑤④C. ②①⑤③④D. ①②⑤③④CThe biggest challenge faced by travelers especially those who like to have a hiking trip is how to ensure a steady supply of clean clothes．Now，thanks to a great invention called Scrubba Wash Pack，that worry may be a thing of the past．The portable（手提的）washing machine was invented by Ash Newland in 2010，while planning to climb Mt．Kilimanjaro．Struck by the limited packing space，he got inspiration （灵感）from traditional washboards to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes．Then he gave up his career as a lawyer and focused on perfecting the bag's design．By 2012，the bag was ready for the public．It weighed only 180 grams and required very little storage space，making it perfect for anyone wishing to travel light．Not surprisingly，the bag worth 55 dollars was an instant hit with travelers，university students and even passengers．However，Newland was not satisfied．He still saw a flaw （缺点）with his invention-dirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack solves that problem．In order to make the pack active，dirty clothes are placed inside the bag along with two to three liters of water．The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed out（挤出去）and the clothes are massaged for a few minutes．After a quick wash，they are clean and ready to be dried．According to Newland，the pack can clean anything from jeans to smelly socks! What's even more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13 liters of water，it can be used to wash more clothes at a time．The best part is that the 99-dollar pack that will be available for sale later this year，only weighs 300 grams and is completely foldable，making it easy to store when it's not in use．With the Scrubba Wash Pack，wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop，or paying for washing machines may soon be a thing of the past!17.What led Ash Newland to create the Scrubba Wash Bag？______A. His job requirements．B. A traditional washboard．C. His interest in invention．D. His personal experience．18.Why wasn't Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention？______A. Clothes couldn't be washed well．B. The invention was not so convenient．C. The bag couldn't contain enough water．D. The cost of the invention was very high．19.It can be inferred that the improved Wash Pack ______ ．A. turns to be much environmentally friendlierB. will replace the traditional washing machinesC. will be widely used by more travelers in the futureD. can encourage more people to travel a long distance20.What is the passage mainly about？______A. Introducing a great new invention．B. Explaining the development of backpackC. Listing some common problems for travelers．D. Comparing two kinds of washing machines．三、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Rules on how to be a fit kid Being fit is a way of saying a person；a person eats well，gets a lot of physical exercise，and has a healthy weight．(1) If you're a kid who wants to be fit，here are three rules to live by．1．Eat a variety of foods．You may have a favorite food，but the best choice is to eat a variety．(2) Taste new foods and old ones you haven't tried for a while．Some foods，such as green vegetables，are more pleasing the older you get．Shoot for at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day-two fruits and three vegetables．2．(3)What does it feel like to be full？When you're eating，notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full．Sometimes，people eat too much because they don't notice when they need to stop eating．(4) And over a period of time，overeating can lead to unhealthy weight gain．3．Limit screen timeWhat's screen time？It's the amount of time you spend watching TV or DVD，playing video games，and using the computer．The more time you spend on these sitting-down activities，the less time available for active stuff，like basketball，bike riding and swimming．(5) These rules aren't magic．However，follow them most of the time and you can become a fit kid sooner or later．A．Drink water and milk．B．Try to spend no more than 2 hours a day on screen time．C．Eating too much can make you feel uncomfortable．D．If you eat different foods，you're more likely to get the nutrients your body needs．E．Listen to your body．F．Ask your parents to help you do your favorite activities regularly．G．There're a lot of discussions these days about fit kids．21. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G22. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G23. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G24. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G25. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G四、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）In the depths of my memory，many things I did with my father still live．These things have come to represent，in fact，what I call (26) and love．I don't remember my father ever getting into a swimming pool．But he did (27)the water．Any kind of (28)ride seemed to give him pleasure．(29)he loved to fish；sometimes he took me along．But I never really liked being on the water，the way my father did．I liked being (30)the water，moving through it，(31)it all around me．I was not a strong (32)，or one who learned to swim early，for I had my (33)．But I loved being in the swimming pool close to my father's office and(34)those summer days with my father，who (35) come by on a break．I needed him to see whatI could do．My father would stand there in his suit，the (36)person not in swimsuit．After swimming，I would go (37) his office and sit on the wooden chair in front of his big desk，where he let me (38)anything I found in his top desk drawer．Sometimes，if I was left alone at his desk (39) he worked in the lab，an assistant or a student might come in and tell me perhapsI shouldn't be playing with his (40)．But my father always (41)and said easily，"Oh，no，it's(42)．"Sometimes he handed me coins and told me to get (43) an ice cream．A poet once said，"We look at life once，in childhood；the rest is (44)．"And I think it is notonly what we"look at once，in childhood"that determines our memories，but (45)，in that childhood，looks at us．26. A. desire B. joy C. anger D. worry27. A. avoid B. refuse C. praise D. love28. A. boat B. bus C. train D. bike29. A. But B. Then C. And D. Still30. A. on B. off C. by D. in31. A. having B. leaving C. making D. getting32. A. swimmer B. rider C. walker D. runner33. A. hopes B. faiths C. rights D. fears34. A. spending B. saving C. wasting D. ruining35. A. should B. would C. had to D. ought to36. A. next B. only C. other D. last37. A. away from B. out of C. by D. inside38. A. put up B. break down C. play with D. work out39. A. the moment B. the first timeC. whileD. before40. A. fishing net B. office things C. wooden chair D. lab equipment41. A. stood up B. set out C. showed up D. turned out42. A. fine B. strange C. terrible D. funny43. A. the student B. the assistant C. myself D. himself44. A. memory B. wealth C. experience D. practice45. A. which B. who C. what D. whose五、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）46.The other day I (1) （go）to my favorite cafe so that I could have (2) opportunity to beamong people．The magic of connection sometimes happens in such places：a smile，a kind good morning，someone (3) （offer）you a newspaper，a short conversation withthe staff - many possibilities of love and (4) （kind）．Well，magic did happen．I heard a man who was speaking with difficulty．I noticed he couldn't do so clearly，(5) is often the case，people looked at him or looked down to avoid feeling (6) （embarrass）．I imagined a person in these circumstances would like to feel included rather than excluded．So I decided to look at him (7) purpose and smile．He looked at me，smiling and said "hello" at once．With a combination of spoken and body language he asked (8) he could approach me or not．I agreed．He introduced me to his friends and explained that they were both deaf and one of (9) （they）taught sign language online．I apologized for not knowing sign language and wished I had learned．We still managed (10) （have）a beautiful "conversation" which made us very happy．I'm sure we will meet again．Such is the magic of being with others．六、短文改错（本大题共5小题，共5.0分）47.I really enjoyed your party． It was such a good fun．______48.We're considering sell the house at the corner of the street．______49.He was absolutely exhausting after the long journey．______50.Andrew as well as Martin and Jim are fond of music．______51.Great changes taken place in the last ten years in my hometown．______七、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）52.假设你是王森，十一月二十一日是你在美国的笔友汤姆的生日．你给他寄了一盒中国的绿茶（green tea）作为生日礼物．现在，请你用英语写一封110字左右的信给他，祝贺他生日快乐，并根据下面的六幅图和提示词语详细描绘一下怎么沏茶．提示词：壶 kettle 茶匙 teaspoon 茶壶 teapot茶叶 tea-leaves茶杯 teacup茶壶盖 lid答案和解析1.【答案】amazed【解析】答案：amazed．考查词类转换．amaze（使惊奇、使惊诧）用作及物动词，所填单词在句子中作表语，表达主语you对事物的感受，用形容词amazed．故填amazed．你会对你在这么短的时间内取得的进步感到惊讶的．本题考查词类转换．在理解语境的基础上，通过分析句子明确所填单词的词性，掌握词性变化的基本规律，从而写出单词正确形式．2.【答案】impression【解析】答案：impression．考查词类转换．所填单词在句子中作主语，用所给单词的名词形式，结合谓语动词seems用了第三人称单数形式可知，主语为单数概念．故答案为impression．当你在找工作时，第一印象似乎很重要．本题考查词类转换．在理解语境的基础上，通过分析句子明确所填单词的词性，掌握词性变化的基本规律，从而写出单词正确形式．3.【答案】distant【解析】答案：distant．考查词类转换．distance（距离、遥远）用作名词，所填单词在句子中作定语修饰memory，应该用形容词distant（遥远的）．故答案为distant．在北京度过的那个愉快的暑假感觉像是一段遥远的记忆．本题考查词类转换．在理解语境的基础上，通过分析句子明确所填单词的词性，掌握词性变化的基本规律，从而写出单词正确形式．4.【答案】abandoned【解析】答案：abandoned．考查非谓语动词．所填单词作定语修饰前面名词babies，动词abandon（遗弃，丢弃）与babies之间为动宾关系，用动词的过去分词形式．故答案为abandoned．那位好心的妇女收养了六个被别人遗弃的生病的婴儿．本题考查非谓语动词．熟记非谓语动词的分类及不同用法，分析非谓语动词与其对应词之间的关系，结合语境写出单词正确形式．5.【答案】fortunately【解析】答案：fortunately．考查词类转换．fortunate（幸运的）是形容词，所填单词在句子中作状语修饰后面整个句子，用副词形式．故答案为fortunately．昨天市场上发生了火灾，但幸运的是没有人受伤．本题考查词类转换．在理解语境的基础上，通过分析句子明确所填单词的词性，掌握词性变化的基本规律，从而写出单词正确形式．6.【答案】reaction【解析】答案：reaction．考查翻译填空．根据句意及句子结构，要填入reaction，形容词性物主代词后接名词reaction．reaction是可数名词，根据语境要用单数形式．你对报纸上说的话有什么反应？考查翻译填空，准确地理解句子、翻译句子，然后根据句意及提示确定所填单词词性，正确写出单词完成句子，使句意更通顺．7.【答案】referring【解析】答案：referring．考查翻译填空．根据句意及句子结构，要填入动词，介词后接动词时用动名词形式．refer to参考．他在讲话时没有参考他的笔记．考查翻译填空，准确地理解句子、翻译句子，然后根据句意及提示确定所填单词词性，正确写出单词完成句子，使句意更通顺．8.【答案】floating【解析】答案：floating．考查翻译填空．根据句意及句子结构，要填入动词，wood与float之间是主谓关系，用现在分词作宾语补足语．他注意到一块木头漂浮在水面上．考查翻译填空，准确地理解句子、翻译句子，然后根据句意及提示确定所填单词词性，正确写出单词完成句子，使句意更通顺．9.【答案】have visited【解析】答案：have visited．考查动词的时态．This is the +序数词+ time +that从句，从句中谓语动词通常用现在完成时（have/has done），结合主语I，故答案为have visited．这是我第二次参观故宫博物院．本题考查动词的时态．熟记不同时态所对应的标志词，掌握固定句式中对时态的要求，结合语境给出正确答案．10.【答案】off【解析】答案：off．考查动词短语．when引导的主语从句中fight（航班飞机）作主语，谓语动词用take off（飞机）起飞．符合语境．故答案为off．延误的航班什么时候起飞在很大程度上取决于天气．本题考查动词短语．熟记动词短语的含义及不同用法，结合语境给出正确答案．11.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】D 【小题3】C【解析】21．B．细节理解题．根据Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle．Some are have school buses可知提到了公共交通，单车及校车，故B不是很常见，由下文的It is not common for parents to drive students to school也可知道是B．22．D．细节理解题．从Some prepare students for workers，others prepare them for college 可知有的准备当工人，有的准备上大学，故A错；B答案文章没有讲到；文章提到了课后活动，但没说是上午8点到下午3点30，而是说的上课的时间，故C错；根据Once you are in Germany，ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests可知学生可以根据自己的兴趣来选择私人俱乐部，故D正确．23．C．主旨大意题．全文主要讲的是德国中学的情况，包括学校生活，上学方式，私人俱乐部等，故选C．而A，B，D只是文章的一个方面；故选C．本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了德国中学的情况，包括学校生活，上学方式，私人俱乐部等．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．14.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】B 【小题3】A【解析】1．D．推理判断题．此题应根据全文内容来判断．第一段是全文的概括，其重心在后面，即奥黛丽•赫本尽管获得奥斯卡最佳女主角奖，但她担当的援助工作同样使人铭记．再结合文章接下来的叙述可知答案为D．2．B．推理判断题．根据第二段和第三段前半部分可知，A项错误；根据第三段中"she realized she wasn't going to be a ballerina"可知是她主动放弃的，C项错误；根据第四段中"In 1951 she played the character‘Gigi'in the Broadway play"及后文可判断，这个角色并不是她扮演的最有名的角色，因此D项错误．由文章第三段的But it was Audrey Hepburn's move to America that brought her true fame，In 1951 she played the character"Gigi"in the Broadway play of the same name to great critical praise，可知她在20世纪50年代在美国生活，故选B．3．A．排列顺序题．结合文章内容可知：她先从荷兰回来，第一次演电影，赢得奥斯卡最佳女演员奖，在My Fair Lady里面担任角色，周游世界支持联合国儿童基金会计划，故选A．本文介绍著名影星Audrey Hepburn（奥黛丽•赫本）的生平事迹．1953年主演的《罗马假日》使她一举成名．从1989年直至1993年去世，赫本一直担任联合国儿童基金会的特使，为拉美和非洲儿童提供了很大帮助．考察学生的推理判断能力和联系上下文的的能力，在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．此类的填空题一定要联系上下文，根据上下文的内容加上自己的理解，再作出正确的判断17.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】B 【小题3】C 【小题4】A【解析】【文章大意】本文讲述了scrubba洗包的来源以及功能，通过改善，被越来越多的外国游客所喜欢，并即将投入生产。

2017—2018学年高一年级第一学期期中考试英语试题2017.11本试题共150分考试时间120分钟第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分60分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分)ASharon， Aged 22The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself. Besides, I don’t know what your middle sc hool was like， but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have in one night。

It’s best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need to。

Frank, Aged 21I think almost every kid feels both nervous and excited before their first day。

You will probably love it. I know I did。

You should join some sports or activities that will make your high school experience more enjoyable。

Good luck！Eddie，Aged 20When I started high school I was really nervous too，especially since I had been homeschooled all through middle school and didn’t really know anyone.I suppose the best advice would be to just relax. The first couple of days can be a little bit hard， but things will become easier before you know it。