高一上学期英语期中考试试题

上海市顾村中学2024学年第一学期期中考试高一年级英语学科I. Listening comprehension (25%)Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.4:15. B.4:50. C.5:40. D.5:05.2. A. At a book store. B. At a library. C. At a reading room. D. At a hotel.3. A. Student and school administrator. B. Employer and employee.C. Jobseeker and interviewer.D. Salesperson and customer.4. A. She doesn’t feel well. B. She doesn’t want to. C. She has an appointment. D. She has to work.5. A. Selecting courses. B. Language study. C. Studying abroad. D. Literature books.6. A. His sister. B. His mother. C. His brother. D. His father.7. A. Easy-going. B. Bad-mannered. C. Strict. D. Hardworking.8. A. Decide whether they should go to the movies. B. Decide which food to choose.C. Go to a movie a little later.D. Choose a restaurant as soon as possible.9. A. Nancy has a keen eye for style. B. Nancy regrets buying the dress.C. Nancy and Mary went shopping together in Rome.D. Nancy and Mary like to follow the latest fashion.10. A. The woman doesn’t drive very often. B. The traffic is always very bad.C. Taking public transportation is better than driving.D. The subway is crowded.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.8. B.9. C.15.10 D.22.12. A. Some of the firefighters were seriously injured.B. Several firefighters were killed in the fire.C. No firefighter was injured or killed.D. Several firefighters were slightly injured.13. A. Misuse of electronic equipment. B. Dry weather.C. Overused batteries.D. Careless smokers.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. College facilities B. Dormitory assignment. C. Vacation arrangements. D. Winter break activities.15. A. The college store. B. The computer center. C. The gymnasium. D. The dining halls.16. A. There will be only one dormitory open to the students.B. The dormitories will be open on a reduced schedule.C. There will be no heating in the dormitories.D. All the dormitories will be temporarily closed to the students.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. She has packed it in one of her bags. B. She has probably left it in a taxi.C. She is going to get it the airport.D. She is afraid that she has lost it.18. A. It ends in winter. B. It will cost her a lot.C. It will last one week.D. It depends on the weather.19. A. The plane is taking off soon. B. There might be a traffic jam.C. The taxi is waiting for them.D. There is a lot of stuff to pack20. A. At home. B. In the man’s car. C. At the airport. D. By the side of a taxi.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20%)Section ADirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A Japanese company has developed an artificial intelligence filter that can detect angry screams and translate them into calm speech in order to reduce the stress (21) ________ (experience) by call center operators.Large tech companies have long been aware of the stress their call center operators are exposed to every single day, (22) ________ many customers taking out their anger and frustrations on them. Some of them have even introduced stress management programs (23) ________ include relaxation techniques, meditation, yoga, or therapy meant to irritability and anxiety. However, one Japanese company may have come up with a much (24) ________ (efficient) solution-using AI to completely take screaming and aggressive speech out of the equation. SoftBank claims to have spent three years (25) ________ (create) a voice filter that detects screaming and automatically translates it into calm speech.SoftBank’s voice filter consists of two stages, one in which the AI identifies (26) ________ angry voice and extracts key points of speech, and a second where it uses acoustic tools to transform it into a more natural, even polite tone. Interestingly, the filter doesn’t change any of the word spoken by the person, but significantly softens the intonation. The call center operator will still hea any insults uttered, only in a soft tone, which (27) ________ help reduce their stress and anxiety(28) ________ (train) the AI, SoftBank’s engineers asked 10 actors to record at least 100 common phrases including screams, accusations, threats, and demands for an apology. In total, more than 10,000 pieces of voice data (29) ________ (use) to train the AI filter.It’s unclear (30) ________ SoftBank plans to implement the new scream-filtering AI into its call centers, but it will be interesting to see how well it works and how it impacts the emotional wellbeing of operators.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A adult B. limitations C. bears D. nasty E. comfort F. creativeG. teenager H. expectations I. achieve J. shortage K. pressureA Letter to My DaughterI know perhaps you will be surprised to read this: I remember well what it was like to be a (n) (31) ________. As I watch you prepare for your first day of senior high school, there are a few things I want you to know.You may be putting yourself under (32) ________ to make sure that everything is perfect for that first day, but I want you to know that there’s no such thing as perfect. I’ve said it before, but it (33) ________ repeating. There is nothing perfect. There is only good enough, but what is most important is believing you’re good enough—just as you are.Also, remember that you’re not in this boat alone. You’re not the only one facing a new school, new classmates, new teachers, new (34) ________ and new pressures. At some point, everyone else is—or was—where you are right now. I hope you find (35) ________ in that.There might be some people who will not always be so friendly to you . You will find such people not only in senior high school, but throughout your (30) ________ life . When you are reflecting on a (n) (37) ________ comment someone made on you or an unfriendly glance that came your way, I hope you’ll remember that these behaviours always say more about the giver than the receiver and there will never be a (n) (38) ________ of kind people and genuine smiles in your life. Remember that, too, when you are tempted to be nasty to someone else.As you go forward into this new chapter in your life, I hope you’ll realize early that we are most often held back by the (39) ________ we put on ourselves—by the stories we tell ourselves about who and what we are. Whenever you’re tempted to say, “I can’t ...” or “I’m not ...” about something you really want to (40) ________, I hope you’ll change that story—because you can and you are.III. Reading Comprehension (45%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.If you want to look your best in the morning, it may be worth swapping the ultra-processed pastries and fruit juice for wholemeal toast and tea without sugar.Researchers in France found that people who ate a breakfast rich in refined carbohydrates (碳水化合物) were rated less (41) ________ than those who started the day with healthier unrefined carbs.Scientists at the University of Montpellier believe the subtle shift in facial attractiveness may be driven by changes in blood sugar and insulin (胰岛素) that can (42) ________ skin appearance and have longer-term effects on sex hormones.“It’s surprising to consider but our dietary choices can have (43) ________ effects on our appearance,” said Dr Claire Berticat, an evolutionary biologist and the first author on the study. “These physiological changes could subtly alter facial features, impacting how others (44) ________ attractiveness.”The researchers recruited 52 men and 52 women aged 20 to 30 and (45) ________ assigned them to have a 500-calorie breakfast rich in either refined or unrefined carbohydrates. The refined carbs breakfast included a French baguette ma dc from industrially milled flour, jam, apple or orange juice, and tea or coffee with (46) ________ available. The unrefined carbs meal was stoneground wholemeal bread with butter and cheese, an orange or apple, and tea or coffee without sugar.The scientists measured blood sugar levels of volunteers before and after they (47) ________ and then took headshots of the participants under controlled lighting conditions. The photos were then passed to groups of raters to (48) ________ how old, how masculine or feminine and how attractive the individuals looked.Writing in Plos One, the researchers claim that eating refined carbohydrates for breakfast (49) ________ facial attractiveness for men and women.“The effect varies by gender and meal type, underscoring the (50) ________ relationship between diet and attractiveness,” Berticat said. “Our findings serve as a compelling reminder of the far-reaching impact of dietary choices not only on health but also on traits having particular social (51) ________ such as facial attractiveness.”Refined carbohydrates can produce spikes (猛增) in blood sugar, which the body counters by (52) ________ insulin. The response can drive sugar levels too low, a condition called hypoglycaemia (低血糖症), and affect blood flow and skin appearance. In the study, only the refined carbs breakfast produced hypoglycaemia.David Perrett, a professor of psychology at the University of St Andrews, who has studied facial cues for health, said there should be no surprise that (53) ________ affects attractiveness. Fruit and vegetables improved attractiveness by increasing plant pigments called carotenoids in the skin, he said, while high-sugar diets could (54) ________ the skin.“The authors suggest that the refined carbohydrate could be affecting peripheral blood flow,” Perrett said. “Blood flow can change skin appearance very rapidly. One can see the (55) ________ within seconds in the case of feeling sick when the blood drains from the skin. We found that most people look healthier, and more attractive, when their skin color reflects a slight rise in oxygenated blood.”41. A. peculiar B. attractive C. innovative D. mysterious42. A. affect B. integrate C. examine D. form43. A. limited B. ecological C. economic D. rapid44. A. diagnose B. maintain C. perceive D. dominate45. A. inevitably B. randomly C. frequently D. harmoniously46. A. milk B. sugar C. nut D. cream47. A. fainted B. arrived C. ate D. slept48. A. estimate B. misunderstand C. stress D. assure49. A. decreased B. represented C. promoted D. restored50. A. interpersonal B. spatial C. complex D. genetic51. A. importance B. order C. life D. custom52. A. observing B. monitoring C. isolating D. releasing53. A. evolution B. intention C. diet D. profession54. A. protect B. refresh C. cool D. age55. A. exploitation B. impact C. priority D. starvationSection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Last weekend I visited Rome for the first time. I spent three busy days in the Italian capital, seeing lots of tourist attractions and walking down streets lit with Christmas decorations. Here are the things that I loved most about the city.Rome is one of the most ancient cities in the world and is full of wonderful relics from its distant past. These monuments include the Roman Forum and the vast Coliseum where gladiators used to fight each other until death and hunt exotic animals. The ruins of buildings and temples are fascinating: you can’t quite believe how old they are.I studied the masterpieces of the Renaissance period at university and was very excited to see them in real life. We walked around the museum in Vatican City and saw plenty of famous sculptures. The best part of the visit was, without a doubt, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted in the early 16th century by the great Michelangelo. It was so breathtaking that I couldn’t tear my eyes away from it.In Rome, there is a lot of food on offer for tourists but some of it isn’t very good quality. I made an effort to find authentic restaurants to taste the popular meals of the region, like pasta with tomato, onion and bacon. I also loved eating ice cream and hot chocolate under the Christmas lights.Rome has lots of luxury boutiques but also plenty of shops that were more in my price range! It was a perfect opportunity to go and buy presents for my family and friends. There was also a Christmas market, where I bought a sparkly decoration for the tree.I love seeing new places, especially capital cities. I have been very lucky this year because I also visited Amsterdam and New York in the summer. Hopefully I’ll get to travel even more in the future. I would love to see Prague, Budapest and explore other places outside of Europe. Where do you think I should go next?56. The underlined word “gladiators” in the 2nd paragraph probably means “________”.A. athletesB. butchersC. invadersD. fighters57. The author found the ruins of buildings and temples fascinating because ________.A. they represent Rome’s religionB. they are relics from Rome’s distant pastC they are modern and fashion D. they include exotic animals58. What is mainly discussed in the 3rd paragraph?A. The history of Vatican City.B. The life story of Michelangelo.C. The art-related activities during the visit.D. The literature of the Renaissance period.59. According to the passage, when visiting Rome you should be careful in choosing the ________.A. foodB. attractionsC. hotelsD. luxury boutiques(B)Take a closer look at the wonders of Kew Gardens by joining a guided walking tour. Led by our knowledgeable volunteer guides, it is a fun and informative way to explore the grounds.Free daily walking toursTours leave at 11 am and 1:30 pm from the information desk at Victoria Gate Plaza. Each guide presents their own tour and takes in the highlights of the season.Themed toursTours leave at 12 from the information desk at Victoria Gate Plaza. Our guides offer attractive seasonal themes including Autumn Colour and Winter Evergreens.Expert-guided toursEvery Tuesday throughout the year at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm we’ll be holding an expert-guided tour. The tour will feature a different plant each month and you’ll go behind the Scenes and talk to Kew staff about their work. You’ll find out interesting facts about the featured plant or fungus, including why it’s grown at Kew and how it’s used and cared for.PriceThe cost is£ 60 per guide (this does not include your entry to the Gardens). Each guide can take 15 people. Groups of more than 15 must book more than one guide. Smaller groups are also accepted but the cost remains£ 60.Tours take about one hour and may be booked from 10 am every day. Please note that no refunds can be given once tickets arc booked.60. What time can you choose if you go to Free daily walking tours?A.9 am.B.10 am.C.11 am.D.2:30 pm.61. What can we learn about Expert-guided tours?A. People can get in touch with experts ahead of time.B. People have no choice but to go on Tuesday.C. People can be warmly received by the staff.D. People can have a taste of fungus.62. How much is the guide cost for 5 people?A. £60.B. £120.C. £150.D. £300.(C)In the race to document the species on Earth before they go extinct, researchers and citizen scientists have collected billions of records. Today, most records of biodiversity are often in the form of photos, videos, and other digital records. Though they are useful for detecting shifts in the number and variety of species in an area, a new Stanford study has found that this type of record is not perfect.“With the rise of technology it is easy for people to make observations of different species with the aid of a mobile application,” said Barnabas Daru, who is lead author of the study and assistant professor of biology in the Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences. “These observations now outnumber the primary data that comes from physical specimens (标本), and since we are increasingly using observational data to investigate how species are responding to global change, I wanted to know: Are they usable?”Using a global dataset of 1.9 billion records of plants, insects, birds, and animals, Daru and his team tested howwell these data represent actual global biodiversity patterns.“We were particularly interested in exploring the aspects of sampling that tend to bias (使有偏差) data, like the greater likelihood of a citizen scientist to take a picture of a flowering plant instead of the grass right next to it,” said Daru.Their study revealed that the large number of observation-only records did not lead to better global coverage. Moreover, these data are biased and favor certain regions, time periods, and species. This makes sense because the people who get observational biodiversity data on mobile devices are often citizen scientists recording their encounters with species in areas nearby. These data are also biased toward certain species with attractive or eye-catching features.What can we do with the imperfect datasets of biodiversity?“Quite a lot,” Daru explained. “Biodiversity apps can use our study results to inform users of oversampled areas and lead them to places—and even species—that are not well-sampled. To improve the quality of observational data, biodiversity apps can also encourage users to have an expert confirm the identification of their uploaded image.”63. What do we know about the records of species collected now?A. They are becoming outdated.B. They are mostly in electronic form.C. They are limited in number.D. They are used for public exhibition.64. What does Daru’s study focus on?A. Threatened species.B. Physical specimens.C. Observational data.D. Mobile applications.65. What has led to the biases according to the study?A. Mistakes in data analysis.B. Poor quality of uploaded pictures.C. Improper way of sampling.D. Unreliable data collection devices.66. What is Daru’s suggestion for biodiversity apps?A. Review data from certain areas.B. Hire experts to check the records.C. Confirm the identity of the users.D. Give guidance to citizen scientists.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. The streets and buildings may stay the same, but the people they meet change.B. They seek pleasure more through connection than consumption, which signifies a deep cultural curiosity.C. City walkers may be tourists from afar or migrant workers and locals.D. However, the tourist industry may misuse it as a profitable symbol and decrease its creativity and uniqueness.E. However, don’t do it just because it’s good for you, do it because it’s fun.F. City walks are becoming increasingly accepted and acknowledged by more and more people.Trending City Walks Bring People Closer to Real Vibe of LifeRecently, the “city walk” trend has been gaining steam among residents and tourists around China. On trend bible Xiaohongshu, data shows that the number of city walk-related topic posts has increased by 700 percent over the past three months, and the total number of interactions has increased by more than 600 percent.A city walk is a form of urban tourism originating in the UK. It referred to guided tours where participants followed a planned route under the guidance of tour guides, with a strong emphasis on delving deep into the city’s history, culture and landscapes among other aspects.(67) ________ For the former, by participating in a city walk, they can gain insight into the city’s history, culture, and style, which allows them to connect personally with the city and experience its bustling life. For the latter two, they may spend weekends gaining a deeper understanding of their place of residence, reconnecting with that which they are familiar. Seasoned city walkers share their recommended routes and snack spots on social media and quickly rack up thousands of fans. Districts and streets with a great historical or cultural atmosphere in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu have become popular city walk routes.The appeal of a city walk lies in three aspects.First, the young generation gradually changes their attitude toward life, pursuing quality leisure time while being occupied with demanding workloads and limited time for exploration. (68) ________ They may not witness the beautiful views they would in the countryside, but they do get an endless procession of exciting faces.Second, walking regularly is good for mental and physical health. Research shows that it significantly lowers your chances of developing vascular dementia, boosting your immune system and making for a healthier heart. While strolling along the road, you can entirely focus on yourself and listen to your inner voice and care for what you feel, which is a way to love yourself and benefit your psychological. well-being. Oscar Wilde once said, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” (69) ________Last, city walkers are a cast of people who possess intense curiosity. They are keen to connect with the city in which they are stopping or reside in their own way. By “roaming” on foot, city walkers are better able to feel the texture and listen to the breath of a place. (70) ________ For example, in Southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, if you don’t take a walk, you can hardly experience the unique geographical charm of the mountainous city. Be it the hutong in Beijing or the Chinese parasol tree district in Shanghai, city walks allow people to see the scenery apart from the scene and uncover hidden knowledge.IV. Translation (10%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word given in the brackets.71. 当我走的时候，我朝冰淇淋店老板指了指手腕，又耸了耸肩。

辽宁省名校联盟期中考试2024-2025学年高一上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解Whether you’re looking for a quiet small town or a day at the beach, you can explore various fascinating places along the Eastern Seaboard and you’ll find a lot of choices within a few hours of a city.PhiladelphiaAbout 100 miles south of New York City, the nation’s first capital city is filled with activities for all types of travelers. Culture lovers can take a walk in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. History lovers can sight-see at Independence Hall and everyone will enjoy the food at Reading Terminal Market.The CatskillsSituated about 140 miles north of New York City, this mountain region is perfect for exploring outdoors all year round. During the warmer months, travelers can camp, hike and fish around the various towns and lakes, while autumn is perfect for taking scenic drives to admire the fallen leaves and covered bridges. Come winter! This vacation spot is a convenient choice for skiing and snowboarding.ProvidenceAbout 180 miles northeast of New York City, Providence is a slightly farther trip, but it can be reached by car, bus or train. This city offers a walkable downtown and a mix of historic and cultural attractions. You could spend a full day exploring Rhode Island School of Design Museum.Cape MayFrom New York City, a drive of about 160 miles down the Garden State Parkway will land you in this delightful Jersey Shore town. You can spend the day lying on the clean beaches or walking through the National Historic Landmark District. You can also see the ocean, the bay and surrounding communities from the top of a lighthouse, which is in Cape May Point State Park. 1．Which is the nearest destination from New York City?A．The Catskills.B．Philadelphia.C．Providence.D．Cape May.2．What can you do in the Catskills?A．Visit well-known museums.B．Take a walk on the beach.C．Go skiing and snowboarding.D．Do shopping in a nice market.3．What do Providence and Cape May have in common?A．Art courses.B．Seashore activities.C．Convenient transports.D．Historicattractions.Singing is one of the purest ways to express joy, yet for most of her life, Sofia Zalazar was too shy to lift her voice in song in public.The high school junior from Argentina was born with a cleft (唇裂), so expressing herself vocally was difficult while she was growing up. The other children laughed at her for the way she spoke, and she struggled to feel like she fit in.Sofia was fitted a bulb (咽球) that fit inside her mouth to help her form accurate sounds. While Sofia began to make great progress in speaking clearly, she still felt embarrassed around her classmates.During school lunches, she didn’t want any of them to see her remove her bulb in order that she could eat. She would slip into the bathroom before the meal to remove it, and then remain silent throughout lunch while her classmates chatted and laughed all around her. The process made her feel lonely even when she was surrounded by others.When she was 15, Sofia learned that Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft charity, would sponsor local professionals at nearby Notti Hospital to perform the operation she had waited so long for. She was overjoyed at the prospect of removing her bulb for good and living a confident life.Now, Sofia no longer requires a bulb! The operation and ensuing treatments Smile Train sponsored also resulted in permanent speech improvements that made an immediate positive impact on the teenager’s daily life.After Sofia shared a few verses of her favorite song in a Smile Train video, something truly remarkable happened. Sebastian Yatra, the Colombian singer and songwriter who wrote the hit, saw the video and recorded a special message just for her! Sofia was so excited by Sebastian’s message and by the incredible effect her own voice made!Smile Train has helped more than 1.5 million children like Sofia, and it continues to let smiles heal families all over the world.4．What does the underlined part “expressing herself vocally” mean in paragraph 2?A．Screaming hard.B．Speaking weakly.C．Talking actively.D．Pronouncingproperly.5．Which one was a challenge for Sofia with a bulb?A．Chatting freely.B．Looking natural.C．Eating things.D．Opening her mouth. 6．What was the outcome of Sofia sharing her singing in a Smile Train video?A．She became a professional singer.B．She gained widespread recognition on social media.C．She was offered a scholarship to a music academy.D．She received a special message from a famous singer.7．What can be inferred about the impact of Smile Train’s assistance on children like Sofia?A．It has a lasting and huge effect on their lives.B．It offers a one-time solution to their physical challenges.C．It provides a momentary improvement for their confidence.D．It is limited and does not address their emotional needs.According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), six red wolf pups (幼崽) were found in North Carolina’s Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge last week. That’s great news for endangered red wolves, and marks the first time these pups have been born in the wild since 2020.Long ago, red wolves lived all through the US Southeast. But as the wolves were hunted, and as more and more land was taken over for cities, roads and farms, the wolves began to die out.In 1973, a new law called the Endangered Species Act was passed, which was designed to protect animals that were in danger of dying out, like red wolves. At the time, there were only about 17 red wolves remaining in the wild.14 of those wolves were caught and fed by researchers to protect them. Then, the FWS conducted a program called the Red Wolf Recovery Program. But by 1980, red wolves were believed to have been extinct in the wild.Luckily, the wolves did well under people’s care, and their numbers continued to grow. Soon the FWS began releasing red wolves back into the wild. Those wolves with tracking collarsspread out, paired up, and began to have pups. By 2012, red wolf numbers had hit a new high point of about 120 wolves in the wild. The program’s success led to many other programs aimed at bringing animals back from the edge of extinction.Sadly, though, wild red wolf numbers began to drop again. Some wolves were shot and others were hit by cars. As the number of adults fell. the number of pups being born also began to drop. In 2020, a total of four pups were born in the wild. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, no wild pups were born at all.So the news that six pups hatched in the wild this year is a huge boost. But the good news isn’t an accident.8．How did the FWS protect red wolves?A．It made a new law to protect them.B．It kept them in the wild.C．It moved them into a new habitat.D．It carried out a recovery program.9．What is partly responsible for the reduced number of red wolves in recent years? ?A．The lack of food B．The worsened weather.C．The illegal hunting.D．The loss of forests.10．What will be talked about in the following paragraph?A．The accidents that happened this year.B．The effort the FWS has made.C．The wishes from the researchers.D．The health condition of the pups. 11．What can be a suitable title for the passage?A．Endangered Species Act Taking Effect B．Red Wolf Pups Decreasing in the USC．Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born in the Wild D．Future Faced by Endangered RedWolvesPoppins is a new Netflix-like streaming service designed to support children with autism (自闭症). Autism influences the development of the brain and leads to various challenges in social communication, as well as people’s behavior and interests. “Many autistic children are visual (视觉的) learners, meaning they get information better through visual information. Therefore, we’ve made special TV shows and videos,” said Gilad Piker, the founder of Poppins. With the use of visual technology, Poppins mixes special programs with special users’ experiences.“It all started with my nephew when he was 15,” explained Gilad Piker. “He began to sufferfrom autism at the age of 5.” Piker noticed the boy watched cartoons and simple kids’ movies for hours, but what excited him even more were the opening logos and rolling credits (滚动字幕) at the end of a show. “When he saw them, he would stand in front of the screen. Maybe he thought it was the most exciting film he’d ever seen!” Piker added.Poppins’ specially designed TV shows and videos can offer chances for autistic children to learn social skills, such as turn-taking, sharing, and proper behavior in various situations. Autistic children are likely to find comfort and relaxation during the watching experience. Some programs also enable them to learn new words, sentences, and storytelling skills, supporting their language development and communication abilities.Proper selection and parental guidance are important when parents add TV shows and videos to an autistic child’s daily schedule. Each child is unique and interest is the best teacher, so parents should think wisely and choose suitable programs when determining the benefits of screen time.“Through Poppins, autistic children can now watch educational and entertainment programs that can meet their special needs and interests,” Piker said. “Seeing those children enjoy watching the programs provided by Poppins is an amazing experience. It reminds me of the power of technology to change lives.”12．Why are Poppins’ special programs carried out?A．To meet the learning needs of autistic children.B．To help autistic children learn new technologies.C．To recommend interesting TV programs to the public.D．To teach children how to make friends.13．What did Gilad Piker realize from his nephew’s experience?A．Autistic children’s ability to stay focused.B．Autistic children’s interest in special visual information.C．The common behavior problem of autistic children.D．The importance of spending quality time with autistic children.14．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The ideas for the design of Poppins.B．How Poppins’ programs benefit autistic children’s growth.C．How educators can help improve children’s social skills.D．The ways to encourage autistic children to use Poppins.15．What are parents advised to do when choosing visual materials for children?A．Consider children’s preferences and interests.B．Seek guidance from experts andteachers.C．Be familiar with children’s daily schedule.D．Think about the time spent on screen.In a picture book, pictures, rather than words, tell the story. It’s true that a wordless picture book lacks words for the story. But it follows all the basic requirements of a book. 16 In addition, it possesses a unique identity that is driven by an artist’s vision, which opens up windows to boundless imagination.17 The unique reality is experienced when readers interact with the pictures. The process of reading picture books is a curious interaction between the author and the readers. The readers bring their own imagination and experiences to interpret a space suggested by the author.By opening the pages of such a book, children fall into a story that requires them to provide context and clues from pictures to move the story forward. 18 So, for children who enjoy art, wordless picture books offer them the opportunity to exercise their imagination.The format also allows children to expand their critical thinking skills and creativity. Since every wordless picture book has a structure and a plot, children have to use skills such as prediction and drawing conclusions based on experiences to make sense of the story. Since there are no words, children can feel free to make up the story as they like. 19This is the essence of wordless picture books-they can become anything you want. They give a child the confidence to feel that if you can imagine it, it can exist. 20A．They can even change the ending, if they wish.B．They are attracted to the design and the colors.C．It, in turn, excites and builds up their imagination.D．For example, it has a plot, character development and so on.E．A wordless picture book takes readers into a new level of reality.F．This confidence brings out human creation, from artworks to scientific discoveries. G．Parents and their children can share their feelings by reading these books together.二、完形填空Sometimes, good news appears in small amounts in life. By holding onto a positive secret, even 21 . you can heighten its inspiring power for all parties involved.Last year, a famous shoe company launched a new pair of sneakers (运动鞋). My daughter, a sneaker-head, was 22 to acquire a pair on the release day. However, it’s widely known that these highly sought-after items would 23 rapidly. So, without disclosing my 24 ,I downloaded the company’s app and entered the draw (抽奖). While my daughter’s attempt failed,25 favored me and I won a pair in her size.Wrapping up this hard-to-get present filled me with 26 for the “big reveal (揭露)” on my daughter’s birthday. Also, 27 this secret over the course of several weeks continually brought me joy. Finally, judging from my daughter’s 28 shouts when she tore oft the wrapping paper, I could 29 that she was extremely amazed by the unexpected gift. Meanwhile, her 30 made me glad that my decision had been the right one.People occasionally go to great lengths to 31 a positive surprise in secret. This kind of surprise can be greatly enjoyable, 32 surprise is often a brief emotion. However, what truly matters is that you are given the chance to 33 the joyful surprise on another person’s face. It enables you to 34 this moment, even if only in your own minds. In a world full of uncertainty. promoting positive emotions through keeping a delightful secret can truly 35 your day.21．A．uniquely B．possibly C．unwillingly D．briefly 22．A．proud B．satisfied C．determined D．surprised 23．A．sell out B．break down C．pass down D．turn up 24．A．awareness B．intention C．request D．inspiration 25．A．fortune B．recognition C．aid D．courage 26．A．pity B．eagerness C．thankfulness D．respect 27．A．discussing B．seeking C．maintaining D．unfolding 28．A．ashamed B．uncontrollable C．patient D．embarrassing 29．A．remind B．ignore C．tell D．illustrate30．A．reaction B．instruction C．approach D．contribution 31．A．promise B．replace C．remember D．arrange 32．A．so B．or C．because D．yet 33．A．admire B．introduce C．accept D．forget 34．A．prevent B．lengthen C．judge D．choose 35．A．challenge B．prove C．check D．make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。

天津市2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题姓名：__________班级：__________考号：__________题号一二三四五六七总分评分一、听力理解，第一节听下面五段对话。

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

(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)1．What does the woman want the boy to do?A．Have supper.B．Watch TV.C．Go to study.2．What is the man complaining about?A．The stupid box.B．Monica's crying.C．The polluted air.3．When did the canteen prices go up?A．This week.B．Last week.C．Last month.4．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Husband and wife.B．Waiter and customer.C．Shop assistant and customer.5．What will the speakers probably do first tonight?A．Go shopping.B．Have dinner together.C．Go out for a walk.二、听力理解，第二节听下面几段材料。

每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)听录音，回答问题。

6．How does the woman feel now?A．Sleepy.B．Upset.C．Regretful.7．What is the woman doing?A．Recommending a club.B．Sharing her holiday life.C．Introducing a new friend.8．What does the woman ask the man to do at the end of the conversation?A．Take a good rest.B．Go to the Key Club.C．Pay attention to her email.听录音，回答问题。

2024-2025学年度第一学期高一英语期中考试卷试卷满分：100分第一部分阅读理解(共20 小题;每小题2.5 分，满分50 分)第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AHere are some pet-friendly universities in the UK and US.University of IllinoisStudents are allowed up to two pets in each apartment, as well as a fish tank of no more than 50 gallons.To keep a pet, you will need to get approval from the Family & Graduate housing department at the University of Illinois. You will have to provide proof that your pet is up to date with its vaccinations(疫苗), and pay a monthly US$30 pet fee, which is non-refundable(不可退款的).Your pet can’t be left for extended periods of time, and if there’s evidence that you’ve left it alone due to vacation or illness, the university may remove it.Harvard UniversityWith as many as 12 pet-friendly apartments, Harvard is a very pet-friendly university. It allows students to have fish in a tank of no more than 50 gallons, except for Harvard’s Cronkhite Graduate Center.In Harvard’s pet-friendly apartments, you’re allowed: one cat or one dog, which can’t be over 40 pounds when fully grown. At most, two pet birds.University of British Columbia Students can take advantage of the university’s B．A．R. K program, which uses the calming power of therapy dogs to help them.B．A．R. K started at the University of British Columbia, after an assistant professor called Dr. John-Tyler Binfet noticed that he couldn’t walk across campus without students running over to play with his dog, Frances. The students told him they were homesick and missed their pets, which encouraged Binfet to establish B．A．R. K as a way of fighting their loneliness.University of OxfordThe University of Oxford is famous for its resident pets, who happily wander around college grounds. Many Oxford colleges have their own tortoise and take part in the annual Corpus Christi tortoise race.Although you are not allowed to keep your own pet as a student, several Oxford colleges hold dog petting and walking therapy sessions.1．What is one of the rules for keeping pets at the University of Illinois?A．Pet keepers should pay a monthly US$ 30 pet fee which will be returned.B．Pets can’t be left alone in the apartments due to vacation or illness.C．Students have to keep fish in a fish tank of no more than 20 gallons.D．The cat or dog can’t be over 40 pounds when fully grown.2．Why did Dr. John-Tyler Binfet start B．A．R. K?A．To help students to fight against homesickness.B．To do research on dogs and train them to be pets.C．To help more professors to do exercise on campus.D．To give assistance to the pet dogs by offering them foods.3．Which university doesn’t allow students to keep pets?A．Harvard University. B．University of Oxford.C．University of Illinois. D．University of British Columbia.BA survey by the American Psychological Association shows that one in ten adults reads online news at least once an hour. A lot has been written about the mental health influence from news addiction, and in particular from reading negative reports. Just like junk food, “junk” news can be bad for our health.In recent years, things have been getting increasingly more negative. A study of the content of New Zealand’s largest newspaper showed that while in 1973 the average number of stories about death on the front page was 0.75, by 2013 it was 4.1(and no, there weren’t five times more people dying).What’s more, online news, and the stories we read on mobile phones in particular, tend to be even more negative than print. A 2019 study of 50 U.S. newspapers showed that mobile versions of newspapers report three times more stories about disasters and accidents than paper ones.Such negative reports lead people to believe that things are worse than they really are. They can lead to stress, worry and lower spirits.Experiments also suggest that loneliness and poor relationships have been connected with reading negative reports. After reading negative reports, people are less likely to help others. Even worse, when we check news on smart phones, we may “phub” our loved ones, which leads to lower relationship satisfaction.Negative reports attract our attention far more than positive ones. That’s a global happening. I hope, however, that if we realize that negative news is spoiling our moods, we might all be more willing to change. 4．Why is “junk food” mentioned in the first paragraph?A．To entertain readers.B．To introduce the topic.C．To make an advertisement.D．To keep readers away from it.5．What can we learn about the study in Paragraph 2?A．The death rate in New Zealand is very high.B．Print newspapers have become less popular.C．Stories about death have become less popular.D．Negative reporting has been increasing over years. 6．What may negative reports lead people to do?A．Live a hopeful life.B．Become more careful.C．Become less likely to help others.D．Pay more attention to their physical health.7．What does the underlined word “phub” in Paragraph 5 mean?A．Ignore B．Hate C．Laugh at D．Care about8．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．A Survey on News Reading Habits B．Negative Effects of Mobile PhonesC．Is Online News Better Than Print?D．Is Junk News a Danger to Health?CThere was once a boy called Mario who loved to have lots of friends at school. However, he wasn’t sure whether or not his classmates were his true friends, so he asked his grandpa. The old man answered, “I have just exactly what you need; it’s in the attic (阁楼). Wait here for a minute.”Grandpa left, soon returning as though carrying something in his hand, but Mario could see nothing there. “Take it. It’s a very special chair. Because it’s invisible (无形的) it’s rather difficult to sit on, but if you take it to school and you manage to sit on it, you’ll be able to tell who your true friends are.”Mario took the strange invisible chair and went to school. At break time he asked everyone to form a circle, and he put himself in the middle, with his chair. “Nobody move. You’re about to see something amazing,” Mario said.Then Mario tried sitting on the chair. He missed and fell straight onto his backside. Everyone had a pretty good laugh. Mario wouldn’t be beaten. He kept trying to sit on the magic chair, and kept falling to theground... until, suddenly, he tried again and didn’t fall. This time he sat, hovering (悬停) in mid-air.Looking around, Mario saw George, Lucas, and Diana — three of his best friends — holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall. At the same time, many others he had thought of as friends were doing nothing but make fun of him, enjoying each and every fall.Leaving with his three friends, Mario explained to them how his grandpa had so cleverly thought of such a good idea. Now he knows that those who take joy in our misfortunes (不幸) when we are in difficulty are not our true friends.9．What did Mario’s grandpa take from the attic?A．An invisible chair.B．An old chair.C．A real chair.D．Nothing.10．Why did Mario’s grandpa give him the invisible chair?A．To see whether Mario could sit on it. B．To test who were Mario’s true friends.C．To let Mario have fun with his classmates.D．To test whether Mario was popular at school. 11．How was Mario able to hover in mid-air?A．He saw the invisible chair suddenly. B．He managed to sit on the chair finally.C．His friends held him up with their hands. D．His classmates gave him a chair to sit on.12．What does the story tell us?A．Never laugh at our friends. B．True friends can help us do magic.C．True friends are those who care for us. D．Having too many good friends isn’t a good thing.DSure, it’s good to get along well with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.And yes, it’s good to get along well with your teacher because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to get along well with the different types of people you’ll meet throughout your life.In fact, kids who get along well with their teachers not only learn more, but they’re more comfortable with asking questions and getting extra help. This makes it easier for them to understand new materials and makes them do their best on tests. When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school issues (问题).Here is a question：What if you don’t get along with your teachers? In fact, teachers want to get along well with you and enjoy seeing you learn. But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes (个性冲突), which can happen between any two people. If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better, he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen. By dealing with a problem like this, you learn something about how to get along with people who are different from you.However if a certain teacher isn’t your favorite, you can still have a successful relationship with him or her especially if you fulfill (履行) your basic responsibilities as a student.Here are some of those responsibilities (责任)：Attend class ready to learn.Be prepared for class with the right stationery, books, and completed assignments (作业).Listen when your teacher is talking.Do your best, whether it’s a classroom assignment, homework, or a test.13．According to the passage, what will happen to you when getting along well with your teachers ?A．We will have no problems with studyB．We will get a better seat in the classroomC．We will get the best scores in the examsD．We will have more pleasant time in the classroom14．What does the underlined word “that” refers to in the fourth paragraph?A．The happy time you have in the classroomB．Getting along very well with classmatesC．A better relationship between you and your teacherD．The disappearance of personality differences15．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．The importance of friendship in schools.B．The importance of a good relationship with your teachers.C．Studying skills for students.D．Useful skills to get along well with your teachers.16．As a student, what will you do if you don’t like a certain teacher ?A．You fulfill (履行) your basic responsibilities as a studentB．You are thought of as a good studentC．You know some basic social skillsD．You are easygoing and helpful第二节七选五(每小题1分，共5分，根据短文内容，选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2024-2025学年福建省漳州市英语高一上学期期中自测试题与参考答案一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. The importance of exercise.B. The benefits of a healthy lifestyle.C. A new fitness center in town.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation revolves around the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, with the speakers discussing the impact of diet and exercise on overall well-being.2、How does the woman describe her recent trip?A. It was a short but exciting trip.B. It was a relaxing and peaceful trip.C. It was a challenging and exhausting trip.Answer: CExplanation: The woman explicitly mentions that her recent trip was “a bit challenging” and “exhausting,” indicating that she found the trip physically demanding.3.You hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans. Listen and answer the following question.Question: What does the girl suggest doing for the weekend?A. Going to the movies.B. Visiting a museum.C. Having a picnic in the park.D. Staying at home and reading.Answer: CExplanation: The girl mentions, “How about we have a picnic in the park this weekend?” which indicates her suggestion is to have a picnic.4.You listen to a weather report for a city. Listen and answer the following question.Question: What is the forecasted temperature for the city tomorrow?A. 25 degrees CelsiusB. 18 degrees CelsiusC. 30 degrees CelsiusD. 12 degrees CelsiusAnswer: BExplanation: The weather report states, “Tomorrow’s forecast is ex pected to be 18 degrees with partly cloudy skies.”5、What is the temperature forecast for the coming weekend?A)18℃ to 22℃B)20℃ to 25℃C)16℃ to 21℃D)17℃ to 24℃Answer: C) 16℃ to 21℃Explanation: The forecast for the coming weekend is given as a range of temperatures. The correct answer is option C, which indicates a forecast of 16℃ to 21℃ for the weekend. The other options do not match the given forecast.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）1、听力材料：W: Hi, John. How was your math test yesterday?M: Oh, it was okay. But I’m worried about my English midterm. I haven’t studied much for it.W: Don’t worry, John. I studied really hard and I think I did well. You can do it too!Q: What subject is John worried about?A. MathB. EnglishC. ScienceD. History答案：B解析：从对话中可以听到John提到他对英语期中考试感到担心，所以答案是B. English。

2024北京八一学校高一(上)期中英语(考试时间：90分钟试卷满分：100分)2024.11第一部分：知识运用(共两节，32分)第一节完形填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，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。

Sam was a motherless boy who lived with his father Curtis. To Sam, his father was his hero and the only soul with whom he felt 1 and connected in the world. Though uneducated and poor, Curtis recognized and cultivated his son’s 2 in words like it was the most important thing in the world. He would take Sam to the public library every day.When fate suddenly took Curtis away from Sam, the kid became homeless and withdrawn from everyone and everything. He even couldn’t read a single page without 3 at every sentence. So he turned to writing instead. And within two months, the boy used up six notebooks to write his thoughts in notes and poetry.One day, Mr. Murray, a father of two boys, 4 Sam sitting outside a cafe, gripping his stomach in hunger, tears streaming down his face. He took Sam home, 5 him, and tucked him up in bed. Then he looked through Sam’s bag, hoping to find some number he could call. Instead, he found Sam’s diary. He read through page after page of what the 11-year-old had been going through, trying to cry in 6 .When Sam woke up, he found his books 7 arranged on a shelf, his clothes put away in a laundry bag, and the picture of his father put in a beautiful frame and placed on the study table. “This is your home. You can have all the books you want. I will drive you to and from school every day with my boys. Nothing will stop you from pursuing your dreams,” Mr. Murray said, accepting Sam’s 8 hug.From that day on, Sam’s life was never the same. Reading and writing never got apart from him. He became outgoing and 9 a confident personality. With the love and support of Mr. Murray, he followed his heart and studied 10 in university. By the time Sam was 30, he was the owner of a successful publishing house.1. A. anxious B. stressed C. excited D. safe2. A. inspiration B. interest C. habit D. imagination3. A. showing off B. giving up C. calming down D. breaking down4. A. kept B. felt C. spotted D. prevented5. A. fed B. taught C. dragged D. pleased6. A. horror B. relief C. silence D. desperation7. A. neatly B. hurriedly C. wisely D. naturally8. A. polite B. tearful C. welcoming D. comforting9. A. replaced B. described C. developed D. strengthened10. A. science B. gymnastics C. education D. literature第二节语法练习(共17小题；每小题1分，共17分)Part 1 请根据下列各句句意及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，写出该单词的正确形式。

2024～2025学年度高一上学期期中考试英语（答案在最后）考生注意：1．本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

2．答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。

3．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。

选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效．．．．．．．．。

．．．．、草稿纸上作答无效．．．．．．．．．．．．．，在试题卷4．本卷命题范围：外研版必修Book1Unit1～Book1Unit4。

第一部分单项填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1．At______sight of his classmate,Bill,who was in______lead in the long-distance running,Bruce tried to run faster.A．a;a B．the;a C．a;the D．the;the2．Which of the following prefixes(前缀)means“No”?A．un-B．en-C．co-D．over-3．—Jack,are you familiar with Boston?—Yes,I______in Boston for four years.A．remain B．am remaining C．have remained D．remained4．The store______sells children’s clothes is at the end of the street.A．whom B．不填C．whose D．which 5．Yesterday the policemen______the traffic accident that happened in front of the supermarket and relevant people are waiting for the result.A．investigated B．stuck C．sculpted D．disqualified6．I found him ashamed when I asked him the question.What is the sentence element underlined in the sentence? ______A．Subject(主语).B．Object(宾语).C．Predictive(表语).D．Object complement(宾语补足语).7．An______is an important subject that people are arguing about or discussing.A．impact B．issue C．alarm D．exploration8．Tom tends______very well in a match and that may allow us______the match to be held tomorrow.A．to perform;to win B．to perform;winning C．performing;to win D．performing;winning 9．Which of the following suffixes is the opposite(反义词)of“-ful”?A．-able B．-ness C．-less D．-ous10．The man______job is a lawyer lives in the apartment above ours.A．that B．which C．who D．whose11．A fact,situation,or experience that is______is unpleasant,depressing,or harmful.A．significant B．powerful C．negative D．specific 12．Though Tom stayed______touch with his friend Sam for a long time,they lost track______each ther during the war.A．in;of B．at;over C．by;with D．for;on13．______technology has changed the way we make friends,the meaning of friendship and our longing for friends remain the same.A．Until B．Though C．Since D．Unless14．Which word is formed in the same way as“homesick”?A．unfold B．rainbow C．disqualify D．professional 15．The water in the river was very dirty and smelly in the past but______it is very clear and clean. A．currently B．individually C．creatively D．bitterly16．—I wonder where some of our classmates are?—They______a drama on the stage at the moment.A．practise B．will practise C．are practising D．were practising 17．Living without an aim is like sailing without a compass.What is the basic structure of the sentence?______ A．S+V(主语+谓语动词)B．S+V+P(主语+系表结构)C．S+V+IO+DO(主语+谓语动词+间接宾语+直接宾语)D．S+V+O+OC(主语+谓语动词+宾语+宾语补足语)18．What is the structure of the sentence“The company offered me a job the day before yesterday”?A．S+V+P(主语+系表结构)B．S+V+O(主语+谓语动词+宾语)C．S+V+O+OC(主语+谓语动词+宾语+宾语补足语)D．S+V+IO+DO(主语+谓语动词+间接宾语+直接宾语)19．Helen spent a lot of time______to solve the math problem but she still had trouble______it out. A．trying;to work B．trying;working C．to try;to work D．to try;working 20．We waited for Franklin to come to the party but he did not______until well after midnight.A．work out B．go all out C．calm down D．turn up第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

2023-2024学年高一第一学期期中考试英语试卷考生注意：1．本场考试时间120分钟，满分150分．2．作答前，考生在答题纸正面填写学校、姓名、考生号，粘贴考生本人条形码．3．所有作答务必填涂或书写在答题纸上与试卷题号对应的区域，不得错位．在草稿纸、试卷上作答一律不得分．4．用2B铅笔作答选择题，用黑色笔迹钢笔、水笔或圆珠笔作答非选择题．I.Listening Comprehension(30分)Section A(10*1=10分)Directions:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A.At8:30.B.At9:00. C.At9:30. D.At10:00.2.A.Daughter and son. B.Father and daughter. C.Husband and wife. D.Mother and son.3.A.In a bank.B.In a post office.C.In a supermarket. D.In a restaurant.4.A.A policeman. B.A lawyer. C.A sales manager.D.A coach.5.A.Catch a train home.B.Do her homework. C.Go to the theater. D.Go to work.6.A.John didn’t do well in the exam.B.John doesn’t worry about the exam result.C.The exam was easier than the previous one.D.John is sure that he will do better in the next exam.7.A.The man couldn’t leave the parcel here.B.Some information is required.C.The details of the parcel are needed.D.The privacy of the owner is guaranteed.8.A.She is not available tonight. B.She is looking forward to the next party.C.She is going to hold a party next time.D.She is sorry for not being able to attend.9.A.The room is really dirty.B.The room is not as dirty as the woman expects.C.In the woman’s eyes,the room is not dirty.D.The man doesn’t think the room is dirty.10.A.Taking the doctor’s advice completely. B.Drinking a little every day.C.Serving a moderate（适量的）amount of alcohol.D.Giving up smoking and drinking. Section B（10*2=20分）Directions:In Section B,you will hear several longer conversation(s)and short passage(s),and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s)and the passage(s).The conversation(s) and passage(s)will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11.A.Mother’s shouting. B.The unusual smell.C.The terrible sound.D.The heat of the fire.12.A.At the supermarket. B.In the kitchen.C.In the bed.D.In the living room.13. A.She forgot to turn off the stove.B.It took long to put out the fire.C.She would probably be punished by her mother.D.She would have to study music against her will.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14.A.Because they want to relax. B.Because they have a lot of leisure time.C.Because they are looking for fun.D.Because they want to find something valuable.15. A.They are tired of luxurious but not practical goods.B.They want to get value for money.C.They appreciate the real crafts of the old workman.D.They consider the price of used goods reasonable.16.A.Popularity of second-hand books. B.Real artist works in the past.C.A real bargain in local bookstores.D.A new fashion about second-hand goods.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.He is a musician. B.He is interested in computer programming.C.He advertised his room for rent.D.He’s living with some other students now.18. A.In the newspaper. B.On campus（大学校园）.C.At the neighborhood.D.On the college brochure.19.A.It must be in a good condition. B.It must have clean surroundings.C.It should guarantee her privacy.D.It doesn’t cost much to rent.20. A.Amy will share the house with Tom. B.Amy is not easy to live with.C.Tom is also the owner of the house.D.Amy and Tom are both studying in college.II..Grammar and Vocabulary.(24分)Section A(10*1=10分)Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B.C and D.Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.A LETTER TO MY DAUGHTERDear Daughter,I know perhaps you will be surprised to read this:I remember well what it was like to be a teenager.As I watch you prepare for your first day of senior high school,there are a few things I want you __21____（know）.You may___22____（put)yourself under pressure to make sure that everything is perfect for that first day,but I want you to know that there’s no such thing as perfect.I___23____(say)it before,but it bears___24___(repeat).There is nothing perfect.There is only good enough,but___25___is mostimportant is believing you’re enough —just as you are.Also,remember___26____you’re not in this boat alone.You’re not the only one facing a new school,new classmates,new teachers,new expectations and new pressures.__27____some point,everyone else is —or was —where you are right now.I hope you find comfort in that.There might be some people who will not always be so friendly to you.You will find such people not only in senior high school,but throughout your adult life..As you go forward into this new chapter in your life,I hope you’ll realize early that most often we ___28__(hold)back by the limitations we put on ourselves —by the stories we tell ourselves aboutwho and what we are.___29___you’re tempted to say,“I can’t ...”or “I’m not ...”about ___30___you really want to achieve,I hope you’ll change that story —becauseyou can and you are.Section B (10*1=10分)Directions:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.This is a story about how a foreigner got confused about a Mexican word even though she could speak ____31____Spanish.It happened when she ___32____foot on Mexican soil for the first time.She asked an ice-cream seller for an ice-cream,and he said “ahorita.”She thought it would be ____33_____immediately because the word can be directly translated to “right now.”But she waited for half an hour and still no ice-cream came.When she asked the seller about it,he said “ahorita”again,with his face showing ____34_____.She felt ____35___between waiting and walking away.Finally,she had to go home,so she ____36___to the seller that she could not wait any longer.Years later back in Mexico,she came to realise that the meaning of “ahorita”changes according to its ____37____.It could mean “tomorrow,”“within five years,”“never,”or even “no,thanks”when one wants torefuse an ___38____.“Ahorita Time”is a ___39___of different cultural understandings of time.That is,understanding “ahorita”takes not a fluency in the language,but a fluency in the_____40______.Section C (4*1=4分)Directions ：Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box.Each word in the box can only be used once.There are two words more than you need _____41.______thinking is essential for students when they are writing.42.The students had high _____________for their future.43.Have you any ____________to make upon my article?44.I was _____________by his comments about my clothes.III.Reading Comprehension （55分）Section A （15*1=15分）Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words orA.blankB.temptationmentsD.embarrassedE.creativeF.expectations A.confusionB.deliveredC.reflectionD.offerE.contextF.setG.signaled H.fluent I.torn J.culture K.genuinephrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.People think children should play sports.Sports are fun,and playing with others.However, playing sports can have__45effects on children.It may produce feelings of poor self-respect or aggressive（好斗的，挑衅的）behavior in some children.According to research on kids and sports, 40,000,000kids play sports in the US.Of these,18,000,000say they have been46at or called names（被骂）while playing sports.This leaves many children with a bad__47_of sports.They think sports are just too aggressive.Many researchers believe adults,especially parents and coaches,are the main_48of too much aggression in children's sports.They believe children49aggressive adult behavior.This behavior is then further strengthened（巩固，加强）through both positive and negative feedback.Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them.Often these adults behave aggressively themselves,sending children the message that50is everything.Many parents go to children's sporting events and shout_51_at other players or cheer when their child behaves52.As well, children arc even taught that hurting other players is53or are pushed（督促，逼迫）to continue playing even when they are injured.54,the media makes violence（暴力）seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.As a society,we really need to55this problem and do something about it.Parents and coaches56should act as better examples for children.They also need to teach children better 57.They should not just cheer when children win or act aggressively.They should teach children to58,themselves whether they win or not.Besides,children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured.If adults allow children to play when injured,this gives the message that59is not as important as winning.45.A.restrictive B.negative C.active D.instructive46.A.knocked B.glanced C.smiled D.shouted47.A.impression B.concept C.taste D.expectation48.A.resource B.cause C.course D.consequence49.A.question B.understand C.copy（模仿） D.neglect50.A.winning B.practising C.fun D.sport51.A.praises B.orders C.remarks D.insults（侮辱）52.A.proudly B.ambitiously C.aggressively D.bravely53.A.acceptable B.impolite C.possible D.accessible54.A.By contrast B.In addition C.As a result D.After all55.A.look up to B.face up to C.make up for e up with56.A.in particular（尤其）B.in all C.in return D.in advance57.A.techniques B.means C.values（价值观） D.directions58.A.respect B.relax C.forgive D.enjoy59.A.body B.fame C.health D.spiritSection B（16*2=32分）Directions:Read the following four passages.Each passage is followed byseveral questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Even at school there had been an unhealthy competition between George and Richard.“I’ll be the first millionaire in Coleford!”Richard used to boast.“And you’ll be sorry you knew me,”George would reply“because I’ll be the best lawyer in the town!”George never did become a lawyer and Richard never made any money.Instead both men opened bookshops on opposite sides of Coleford High Street.It was hard to make money from books,which made the competition between them worse.Then Richard married a mysterious girl.The couple spent their honeymoon on the coast—but Richard never came back.The police found his wallet on a deserted beach but the body was never found. He must have drowned.Now with only one bookshop in town,business was better for George.But sometimes he sat in his narrow,old kitchen and gazed out of the dirty window,thinking about his formal rival(竞争对手). Perhaps he missed him?George was very interested in old dictionaries.He’d recently found a collector in Australia who was selling a rare first edition.When the parcel arrived,the book was in perfect condition and George was delighted.But while he was having lunch,George glanced at the photo in the newspaper that the book had been wrapped in.He was astonished—the smiling face was older than he remembered but unmistakable! Trembling,George started reading.“Bookends have bought ten bookstores from their rivals Dylans.The company,owned by multi-millionaire Richard Pike,is now the largest bookseller in Australia.”60.George and Richard were______at school.A.roommatesB.good friendspetitorsD.booksellers61.How did George feel about Richard after his disappearance?A.He envied Richard’s marriage.B.He thought of Richard from time to time.C.He felt lucky with no rival in town.D.He was guilty of Richard’s death.62.George got information about Richard from______.A.a dictionary collector in AustraliaB.the latter’s rivals DylansC.a rare first edition of a dictionaryD.the wrapping paper of a book63.What happened to George and Richard in the end?A.Both George and Richard became millionaires.B.Both of them realized their original ambitions.C.George established a successful business while Richard was missing.D.Richard became a millionaire while George had no great success.(B)The Best Way to See Singapore.See More for Less!City Sightseeing$33/A,$23/C,FREE/T24hours of Unlimited Touring–9a.m.to6p.m.Duration:1day(unlimited rides)Attractions:Civic District,Orchard Road,BotanicGardens,Little India,Chinatown&more along the City& Heritage routes.It is easy to enjoy Singapore with the City Sightseeing open-top touring system.Spot an interesting place or sight?Simply hop off and walk around and you can continue the tour later by hopping on the next bus.With one bus arriving every20minutes,the City Sightseeing system links you to major sights,attractions and hotels!*Guests Helpline:6338–6877DUCK$33/A,$23/C,$2/TDaily:9:30a.m.–5:30p.m.Duration:60minutesRide the original DUCK!Hop on this amphibious(两栖的)craft for a sightseeing tour which covers both land and sea!*Free bus transfer;most popular tour;1st and original DUCK;unique land&sea adventure.*For More Information,call6338–6859.Night Sa fari$49/A,$33/C,FREE/TTour Time:6:00p.m.–10:00p.m.Duration:4hoursObserve the night activities of the1,000over nocturnal(夜间活动的)animals in the Night Safari–the world’s firstwildlife night park,for an adventure you’ll never forget.*Free&easy with2-way bus transfer.*For More Information,call6338–6826.Flyer$53/A,$37/C,Free/TOpen Hours:Daily9:00a.m.–9:00p.m.Duration:30minutesFeast your eyes on Singapore’s magnificent cityscape from aheight of165metres on the world’s largest observationwheel.Get your cameras ready as you experience a360-degree panoramic(全景的)view of the city and the Marina Bay area.*Free bus transfer;free river transfer.*For More Information,call6338–3311A–adult,C–children(3-12),T–toddler(2&below)64.If David and his9-year-old son are both animal lovers,they had better dial for more information before their tour.A.6338–6859B.6338–6826C.6338–3311D.6338–687765.John wants to have a bird’s-eye view of the whole city of Singapore during his short stay there, so is his best choice.A.City SightseeingB.DUCKC.Night SafariD.Flyer66.Mr.Smith is going to take his wife,his13-year-old daughter and his1-year-old son to visit Singapore at their own leisurely pace,he should get at least ready.A.$89B.$91C.$99D.$10167.What is the most suitable item for Peter to choose who loves adventure and he has only one free hour to tour?A.City SightseeingB.DUCKC.Night SafariD.Flyer(C)Fishy Weather ConditionsLaj amanu,Australia,is a dry little town,sitting right on the edge of the Tanami desert.Can you imagine how surprised people were when live fish rained down on them from a darkgray cloud.It happens that there are similar cases in England and Honduras.How do clouds make fishy?The simple answer is that they don’t.There is a particular weather phenomenon(现象)called a waterspout.A waterspout is just like a tornado（龙卷风）,only it forms above oceans,lakes,or rivers.Like a tornado,a waterspout moves in a circle at high speeds.When it moves above the water,it tends to carry the fish with it,as well as frogs orother small plants or animals.Scientists couldn’t work it out at first.To make matters stranger still,the fish in Honduras were very much alive when they rained down to the ground,but they were all blind.In England and Australia,it rained fish and snakes,and none were blind.It was difficult to puzzle out,but the blind fish gave them a place to start.Scientists knew that some fish that lived in deep,underground caves with no light sources often lost their eyesight.So when blind fish rained down on Honduras,scientists began toconnect some clues（线索，提示）.Clearly,these particular fish were pulled from an underground water sourceby force.It has rained fish on every continent,and each time,people have tried in various ways to explain this strange phenomenon.Historically,villagers thought the“fishes from the heavens”might be answers to prayers（祈祷）for food.Others suggested that floods overran river banks and oceans,leaving the fish on the city streets.No scientist had actually seen the rain as it occurred, only the fish left on the ground.But in1990,a National Geographic team happened to be in Honduras when the Rain of Fishes began.They recorded what was happening and made historyby finally proving that the fish really did fall from the sky.This huge breakthrough wasn’t just a spot of good luck.It changed thousands of yearsof myths（虚构的事；谬论）and legends into true stories and provided scientific explanations for how fish came to live in deep caves.It explained ancient cave paintings and cast（投射光线）new light on how species have spread over time.It turned out to be a lot more than just a little fishy weather.68.According to the passage,a waterspout________.A.can make animals blindB.is difficult to catch on filmC.can carry items（物品）with itD.is a dangerous sea creature69.The blind fish made the scientists start to think that________.A.raining fish was a warning of natural disastersB.animals changed to match their environmentsC.the weather system differed from place to placeD.the waterspout theory seemed more possible70.The first sentence in the last paragraph probably suggests that________.A.waterspouts came to be a center of scientific researchB.the scientists were fortunate to have made their discoveriesC.hard work went into determining the cause for the raining fishD.the scientists relied heavily on unusual events to drive their studies71.The author writes the passage to________.A.explain what caused the fishy weatherB.describe the magic phenomenonC.persuade people to protect the environmentD.encourage people to do scientific research(D)A study involving8,500teenagers from all social backgrounds found that most of them are ignorant（无知的）when it comes to money.The findings,the first in a series of reports from NatWesl that has started a five-year research project into teenagers and money,arc particularly worrying as this generation of young people is likely to be burdened with greater debts man any before.University tuition fees(学费)are currently capped at£3,000annually,but this will be reviewed next year and the Government is under enormous pressure to raise the ceiling.In the research,the teenagers were presented with terms(条款）of four different loans but 76per cent failed to identify the cheapest.The young people also predicted that they would be earning on average£31.000by the age of25,although the average salary for those aged22to29is just£17,815.The teenagers expected to be in debt when they finished university or training,although half said that they assumed the debts would be less than£10.000.Average debts for graduates are £12，363.Stephen Moir,head of community investment at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group which owns NatWest,said."The more exposed young people are to financial issues,and the younger they become aware of them,the more likely they arc to become responsible,forward-planning adults who manage their finances confidently and effectively."Ministers are deeply concerned about the financial pressures on teenagers and young people because of student loans and rising housing costs.They have just introduced new lessons in how to manage debts.Nikki Fairweathcr.aged15.from St Helens,said that she had benefited from lessons on personal finance,but admitted that she still had a lot to learn about money.72.Which of the following can be found from the five-year research project?A.Students understand personal finances differently.B.University tuition fees in England have been rising.C.Teenagers tend to overestimate their future earnings.D.The students'payback ability has become a major issue.73.The phrase"to raise the ceiling"in paragraph2probably means"______".A.to raise the student loansB.to improve the school facilitiesC.to increase the upper limit of the tuition（学费）D.to lift the school building roofs74.According to Stephen Moir,students_______.A.are too young to be exposed10financial issuesB.should learn to manage their finances wellC-should maintain a positive attitude when facing loansD.benefit a lot from lessons on personal finance75.What can we learn from the passage?A.Many British teenagers do not know money matters wellB.Teenagers in Britain are heavily burdened with debts.C.Financial planning is a required course at college.D.Young people should become responsible adults.Section C（8分）Directions:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.Its goal is to have good,clean,fair food for all people.B.Today,there are great concerns about the way people grow and produce food.C.It should arrive on our plates in the cleanest and most environmentally responsible way.D.All people should be able to purchase healthy food.E.This event wasn’t the only thing that started the Slow Food Movement.F.Today the Slow Food Movement has already expanded out of Italy.The Slow Food Movement started in Rome,Italy in1986.When a new McDonalds was opening near a beautiful historic place,some people stood outside the restaurant and shouted,“We do not want fast food.We want slow food!”(76)________One day Carlo Petrini went to a restaurant to eat a traditional meal.But thefood didn’t taste the same as he remembered.He learned that the peppers were shipped from abroad because the prices were low.This deeply concerned Carlo.Carlo wanted people to care about where their foods came from and how their foods madetheir culture special.So he started a group to encourage this idea.It soon became the Slow Food Movement.(77)________First,what is good food?Good food is fresh.The vegetables are eaten close to the placewhere they are grown.The fish hasn’t been sitting for days before it is eaten.Good food is seasonable.It should be grown at the best time of the year for that food.Good food satisfies the senses.It should look good,smell good and taste good.And finally,good food is cultural food. Each country has special foods that make it different.Second,food should be clean.(78)________Farmers use chemicals to kill insects andfeed plants.But the chemicals can also harm the natural environment around farms.Over time, they can cause health problems in people too.Clean food means food that does not harm our bodies or the environment.And third,food should be fair.Food should not cost too much money.(79)________Thepeople who grow and make food should be paid fairly for their work.They should work in safe, Healthy conditions.第二卷I.Translation.(3+4+4+5=16分)80.作为学生，我们不应该无视校纪校规。

高一英语考生注意：1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。

3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。

选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

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

1. How does the man sound?A. Worried.B. Relaxed.C. Tired.2. What will the speakers do this weekend?A. Check a house.B. Hold a party.C. See a panda.3 When did the man watch the film?A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.4. What does the woman want to add to the coffee?A. Tea.B. Milk.C. Sugar.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Strangers.B. Neighbors.C. Coworkers.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。

浙江省温州市十校联合体2024-2025学年高一上学期期中联考英语试题一、听力选择题1．Which place was dry yesterday?A．The downtown area.B．The beach.C．The eastern area. 2．Where are the speakers probably?A．In a gym.B．In a sports shop.C．In a training center. 3．What will the woman do next?A．Go to sleep.B．Talk to the man.C．Turn on the TV.4．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Doctor and patient.B．Mother and son.C．Team leader and team member.5．How does the man feel about living on his own?A．Excited.B．Worried.C．Bored.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．At what time does Tom usually get up?A．6:00 a. m.B．7:00 a. m.C．8:00 a. m.7．What does Tom usually do at 9:00 a. m.?A．Eat breakfast.B．Begin to work.C．Walk the dog.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．What did the woman eat last Monday?A．Pasta.B．Pizza.C．Salad.9．What type of food do the speakers agree to eat?A．Italian food.B．Mexican food.C．Greek food.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。