2022-2023学年四川省成都外国语学校高一下学期期中考试英语试题1. Artificial intelligence (Al) is practically everywhere today. There are so many products out there which use Al. Some are being developed, some are already in use, and some failed and are being improved, so it’s very difficult to name a few of them and regard them as the best.ViIt is an Al personal trainer which is mainly concerned with fitness and coaching. It, however, requires the use of bio-sensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment! It can play your favourite music while you work out and all you have to worry about is the exercise you're doing.Deep TextDo you ever wonder how an ad appears suddenly just when you are looking for something similar? This is because of Deep Text. It uses real-time consumer information to produce data which in turn is used to target consumers. Thus, if you search online for flight tickets from Bangalore to Delhi, it is very likely that an ad relating to hotels in Delhi will soon follow.Hello EggIf you live alone and miss your mother because you always miss your breakfast or don’t know what to eat for dinner, then Hello Egg is exactly what you are looking for. A very healthy choice of the 2-minute noodles and oats, Hello Egg provides you with a detailed weekly meal plan about the needs of your body. It is truly a modern AI-powered home cooking tool for the young.WordsmithYou can put Mr. Smith into your Microsoft Excel using their free API, and let it write up detailed analysis of the stories behind your numbers. It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds.1. What can we learn about Vi from the text?A．It is an AI music player.B．It is a bio-sensing earphone.C．It doesn't work without bio-sensing earphones.D．It can make you more energetic while you work out.2. Which can help you improve cooking skill?A．Deep Text. B．Vi.C．Wordsmith. D．Hello Egg.3. What can Wordsmith do for us?A．Produce a detailed report. B．Provide us with a detailed meal plan.C．Book a ticket ahead of time. D．Offer us information on hotels fortraveling.2. I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends a nd relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see—the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving and never to come back was hardly in my head then.The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism(乐观), but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times.”My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers(移民局官员), took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.From my experiences I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles go away at last! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.1. How did the author get to know America?A．From radio programs B．From books and picturesC．From her mother D．From her relatives2. Upon leaving for America the author felt __________.A．excited B．confusedC．worried D．amazed3. For the first two years in New York, the author __________.A．often lost her wayB．did not think about her futureC．studied in three different schoolsD．got on well with her stepfather4. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?A．She worked as a translator.B．She attended a lot of job interviews.C．She paid telephone bills for her family.D．She helped her family with her English.3. High school often serves to prepare students for a college education, or it might be the last stop on the educational journey for some people. No matter which path one may choose, high school life offers students the opportunities to achieve a great deal of learning, get to know themselves, or simply have fun.In America, high school is a special experience with a culture of its own. Public high schools exist in all communities(社区). Every community in the United States has a public school system, teaching children at primary and secondary levels. These schools are free and supported mainly by taxes, with additional aid from states and governments. Private high schools are a choice for parents who want to give their child a better education. They are often very expensive. Private schools are usually famous for their academic reputation (学术声望). This academic reputation is related to college preparation.In high school, students study various academic subjects such as English, literature, foreign languages, maths, science, history, geography and so on. Some large high schools have classes that teach job-related subjects like auto mechanics, cooking and others, in order to provide students with skills needed for certa in jobs. High school might also offer “honours classes” for particularly smart and sharp students.Some states give basic skills exams during the last year of the high school process to make sure that certain academic standards are met, but, again, high school curricula (课程) vary greatly among communities.High school sports, particularly basketball and football, are often organised. Inter-city and cross-town competitions are often held. These competitions are popular, especially in communities that do not have their own professional sports teams. Nearly all high school teams have nicknames: the Knights and the Tigers being some famous examples.1. Which of the following is not the supporting source of public school?A．Taxes. B．States.C．Community. D．Governments.2. Which of the following statements is true about private schools in the United States?A．There is a private school system in every community.B．Private schools can usually provide better college preparation.C．All private high schools in the United States are very expensive.D．Private schools are a better choice for parents than public schools.3. What does the author say about American high schools?A．Sports competitions are only in the city or town.B．Some states set academic standards in the first year.C．Some schools have special classes for smart students.D．All communities have their own professional sports teams.4. What might be the best title for the text?A．Life in the USAB．Education in the USAC．High Schools in the USAD．Public Schools and Private Schools in the USA4. Hundreds of friends on Facebook can’t replace a handful of close friends in real life, a study has found. In a recent study, researchers discovered that people with only a few friends were at least as happy as those with far more if many of theirs were online.Social media, the researchers said, has encouraged younger people to have larger but more impersonal networks of “friends”. But instead of trying to amass friends, they added, a better cure for lo neliness might be spending time with those you’re closest to.Scientists from the University of Leeds did their study using data from two online surveys on 1,496 people by a non-profit research organization. People taking part in the study showed their ages, the make-up of their social networks, how often they had different types of social interactions, and their own feelings of well-being. They included details of how often and how they interacted (交流) with families or neighbors, and whether they included people who provided services to them in their networks.The number of close friends someone had appeared to be the only thing which influenced how satisfied they were with their social life.“Loneliness has less to do with the number of friends you have, a nd more to do with how you feel about your friends,” said Dr Wändi Bruine de Bruin. Actually, it's often the younger adults who admit to having a bad opinion of their friends.If you feel lonely, it may be more helpful to make a positive connection with a friend than to try and seek out new people to meet.1. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “amass” in Paragraph 2?A．Play the role of. B．Think highly of.C．Take advantage of. D．Increase the number of.2. What can be learned from the scientists’ study?A．Scientists did one online survey on 1,496 people.B．People surveyed mentioned new forms of social networks.C．People surveyed showed their ways to interact with families.D．The number of friends was the only cause of people’s happin ess.3. What makes people happy in social life?A．Living alone.B．Having close friends.C．Having good appearance.D．Making as many friends as possible.4. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?A．To advise us to make friends online.B．To show us the importance of friends.C．To present us with the findings of a study.D．To tell us the problems causes by loneliness.5. Travelling is a very enjoyable experience as it provides an opportunity to see new things. 1 The following article discusses the advantages of traveling. Traveling gives you the opportunity to disconnect from your regular life. People all have crazy schedules, work and a family to take care of, and traveling alone or with some friends can give you distance and perhaps even make you realize how important these people are to you. 2Another great benefit is the relaxation you get. 3 When you come back you feel energetic and you are happy to be back to your daily routine. 4 They will create a bond that nothing can erase no matter what happens to the friendship/relationship. You can create photo albums and when you feel nostalgic (对往事怀恋的) you can experience the trips again by looking at your pictures.It’s never been this cheap to travel. With increasing oil prices the cheap travel era might be coming to an end. 5With the Internet and all the new technology, you can plan your trip exactly the way you want it. You can choose your budget, the duration of the trip and what you want to do.6. A video about a homeless man went viral. Johal, a video-maker known for his social ________, decided to give a homeless man some money and ________ his reaction.In the video, approaching a ________ homeless man, Johal carefully places some money on his bag. Minutes later, when the man wakes up, he’s surprised to see the cash and looks excited and grateful. The man walks to a store, steps out with a bag of ________, probably to face the cold nights, and returns to his bench.Johal sits beside the man, talking on the phone with a friend, asking if he can borrow some money for his daughter. The homeless man ________ listens to Johal. After he hangs up, the man asks if he’s okay. Johal explains he’s getting his daughter some ________ while having a hard time financially.In a(n) ________ turn of events, the man asks Johal to ________ his bag and leaves with the shopping bag. He returns ________ after returning the items and offers the money to Johal, who is a total ________, comforting he can go by without a blanket but the girl needs the treatment. Touched with the homeless man’s kindness, Johal ________ the experiment, offering $500 to the man, who instantly starts crying in ________.________ but true, the result proves sometimes, those with less are the ones ________ most. Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, heroes are the ones with a ________.1.A．service B．skill C．activities D．experiments2.A．filmed B．predicted C．developed D．commented3.A．hungry B．sleeping C．freezing D．depressed4.A．blankets B．food C．clothes D．candles5.A．casually B．respectfully C．patiently D．attentively6.A．gifts B．toys C．medicines D．meals7.A．lucky B．unexpected C．rough D．awkward8.A．watch for B．pack up C．tie up D．look for9.A．hard-headed B．heavy-footed C．empty-handed D．low-spirited 10.A．actor B．parent C．failure D．stranger11.A．continues B．explains C．conducts D．analyzes12.A．disbelief B．relief C．sorrow D．anger13.A．Heartbroken B．Imaginative C．Incredible D．Artificial14.A．losing B．asking C．owning D．giving15.A．will B．heart C．thought D．cause7. The writer was so a________ in his writing that his cigar burned his fingers. （根据首字母单词拼写）8. The o________ sculpture was destroyed in the war, so yours must be a fake. （根据首字母单词拼写）9. When books are a________ to movies, certain changes are often necessary in order to make it more visually appealing. （根据首字母单词拼写）10. It was the c________ and selflessness of the brave firefighters that touched us deeply. （根据首字母单词拼写）11. Lauran Bath, whose p________ job was a chef, uses her photography to support environmental protection as a professional photo blogger. （根据首字母单词拼写）12. When visiting foreign countries, you should be a________ of cultural differences and treat them with respect. （根据首字母单词拼写）13. In order to reduce carbon emissions, the government introduced electric v________ as public transport. （根据首字母单词拼写）14. The artist combined western and eastern singing t________ in the same song which was creative and incredible. （根据首字母单词拼写）15. The l________ lining the route is changing dramatically and passengers are drawn to the beautiful scenery outside the train window. (根据首字母单词拼写)16. If you’re on a tight b________, you could consider borrowing one from library when you needan expensive textbook. （根据首字母单词拼写）17. The well is ________ deep that kids are warned against playing beside it. （用适当的词填空）18. I’ve checked the comments ________ this restaurant and it’s highly rated. （用适当的词填空）19. I’m used to ________ (plan) every trip in details. I don’t just leave on a whim. （所给词的适当形式填空）20. Chinese Spring Gala is an entertainment that appeals ________ people of all ages. （用适当的词填空）21. The new student is quite ________ (determine) to catch up with others as soon as possible. （所给词的适当形式填空）22. Please inform the ________(contest) to gather in the auditorium at 9:00 for the competition.（所给词的适当形式填空）23. The ________(run) water in the river sounded soothing to my ears. （所给词的适当形式填空）24. Summer is around the corner, and I can’t wait ________ (get) a suntan and start swimmin g.（所给词的适当形式填空）25. ________ (see) all the films and read the books many times, I am quite familiar with the story of Harry Potter and its characters. （所给词的适当形式填空）26. The temperature dropped ________(dramatic) when the storm hit, causing the streets to floodand trees to swing violently in the wind. （所给词的适当形式填空）27. 用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空(每个短语只能用一次，其中有两个短语是多余的)get across put on date back to result into some extent live up to in advance set offin particular be aware of pick up make an impact on1. With luggage and our vehicle ________ at the airport, we started our road trip.2. The pub manager has persuaded the band into ________ an extra show for the eager fans.3. Peking Opera ________ the 18th century, and has been a beloved art form in China for centuries.4. If you combine a clear presentation with a simple PPT, you can easily ________ your ideas.5. The film has incredible special effects but the plot is weak, ________ mixed reviews from the viewers.6. The foreign languages festival received much positive feedback. The English dramas, ________, attracted the most attention.7. ________ his parents’ expectations, he worked hard in his study.8. ChatGPT has strong functions of writing essays and translating, but ________, its capabilities are limited by its training data.9. It’s always a good idea to make arrangements ________ when planning a trip, such as booking flights or hotels early to avoid price hikes.10. We got out of the bathroom, only to find that our travel group ________ for the next town already without us.28. 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。
