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东华高级中学2023-2024学年高一年级第二学期前段考
英语试题
本试题满分135分，考试时间120分钟
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
Best Sleep Music Apps
If you want to sleep better at night, trying a sleep music app might be the answer. Here are some ideal sleep music apps to choose from.
Calm
Calm is one of the most popular sleep music apps and its large library of relaxing and sleep-causing tracks is largely responsible for that. This app offers a free version, but to really take advantage of what Calm has to offer, you had better choose the paid version, which costs $69.99 for one year. A lifetime membership is $399.99.
Relax Melodies
Relax Melodies is intended to calm your mind with relaxing sound. The composer is visual and easy to use, and the Discover page gives you access to other app features, like bedtime stories and breathing exercises. Though its free version provides a great introduction to the idea of sleep music, the paid version unlocks a larger library of sounds. Consider paying for it if there're particular sounds or features that really attract you.
Headspace
Headspace is a feature-rich app designed in a simple way that makes it quick and easy to use its library of sleep-specific music. The Sleep icon at the bottom of the app is easy to identify and leads to a library of options that include Sleep Music and Sleep Radio. It's worth noting that nearly everything in Headspace's Sleep Library requires an extra subscription. Headspace costs $69.99 yearly, or you can pay $12.99 per month.
Pzizz
Pzizz offers sleep music tracks you can use at naptime, bedtime, or to improve focus. One thing that makes Pzizz different is its voice narration (旁白) option. If you find the presence of a calming voice to be comforting or benefit from someone helping you to relax your body and mind, then Pzizz is a good choice for you. Male and female voice options are available and the voice is low and calm. It has a free version but you should pay for extra subscriptions.
1.Which app allows you to combine sleep music with breathing exercises
A. Calm. B. Headspace. C. Pzizz. D. Relax Melodies.
2.How much should you pay at least for the one-year subscription of Headspace
A. $12.99. B. $69.99. C. $155.88. D. $399.99.
3.What is special about Pzizz
A. Its voice for narration is fixed. B. It provides low and calm music.
C. It offers voice narration choices. D. Its focus is sleep-specific music.
B
My grandfather was a rigid （刻板的） perfectionist. Everything had to be orderly, precise and punctual. I was frightened of him until the day he died. Growing up,my mother desperately wanted to please him. She probably thought he might leave if she didn't.
In fact,I now think the fear of being left alone,abandoned,was a current throughout much of her life. A few years into my father suffering from Alzheimer's, my mother's voice on the phone sounded so upset that I had to tell her, "Just be with yourself for a little while. Be calm and everything can be better."
"No，I can't do that. I don't want to do that, " she said suddenly, closing the door on the subject. A while after my father died，she told me that she kept the television on all the time because it made her feel less lonely. "It makes the house seem to have more people living in it," she said. I had given in to my annoyance and either turned the volume down or turned it off. But after she told me that it filled in some of the loneliness,I never reached for the remote control again.
We have had a long journey together,she and I. Over a half-century of memories,now that the journey has ended,I have a choice which ones to study and which ones to turn over in my hands and dust off （抹去）.
I choose to look at the ones that ache with a sweet truth not told often enough.There was love between us. It was just hard to find sometimes. I choose to remember her face on that winter day in Manhattan, when I came to her with a broken heart. I choose to remember walking on the shore with her in summers when we rented a beach house. Somehow the sea always changed us. I choose to remember how she looked on my wedding day when she handed me a bracelet （手镯） that had belonged to my grandmother. "Something old, " she said.
4.What can we infer from the author's words said to her mother in paragraph 2？
A. The author comforted her. B. The author praised her.
C. The author apologized to her. D. The author blamed her.
5.Why did the author never reach for the remote control again？
A. She would not turn the TV set on.
B. The remote control had broken down.
C. The remote control was hidden by her mother.
D. She would not turn the TV set off or turn it down.
6.How does the author deal with her half-century of memories of her mother？
A. Ignore most of them. B. Keep all of them in mind.
C. Forget some and analyze others. D. Write things from her memories often.
7.What did the author's mother do for her marriage？
A. She took her to see her grandmother. B. She arranged a tour in Manhattan.
C. She offered her a present. D. She rented a beach house.
C
Cockatoos （凤头鹦鹉） are only the third animal besides humans and chimpanzees, known to pick tools flexibly based on the tasks they expect to face according to a study recently published in Current Biology.
In 2021, scientists observed that cockatoos fashioned three tools — a wedge （楔子）, a knife and a spoon — to help open fruits. It showed that they were making tools with different functions，but an important question remained; Did the birds use the tools as a set for the same goal, or just as responses to the result of the use of the former？
To answer it，researchers designed a special puzzle box inside which was a grand prize: a cashew （腰果）, the favorite food of cockatoos. Getting it out of the box required two tools: a short, sharp tool that had to first cut a film blocking the bird's access to the nut and a long pole that had to be stuck into the hole to fish out the cashew.
According to the observation,six of ten cockatoos found the correct solution. When a simpler box with no film was presented,they were likely to merely pick up the pole. Then the box was moved farther from the tools,meaning the birds had to choose the right tools and then carry them over. When deciding which tools to bring,the cockatoos planned ahead. If facing a box with a film,they figured out how to carry the tools together and would come prepared with both. If without,they tended to bring the fishing pole.
The study shows that cockatoos can use and transport tool sets flexibly for immediate future use，and thus their tool use is more than the sum of its parts. The researchers now hope to see if the birds can manage this even when the box is not in direct view, and further explore the evolutionary history of tool use in this species.
Dr.Auersperg，one of the researchers, thinks the study proves an anti-bird phrase needs revising. "Bird brain, " she said, "should actually be a compliment."
8.Why does the author mention the 2021 research in paragraph 2？
A. To reveal its limitation. B. To review a significant study.
C. To establish the research goal. D. To introduce the research question.
9.Which is the last step for the cockatoos to get the reward？
A. Consider tool use B. Cut a hole in the film.
C. Pull the pole from the box. D. Get out of the box to eat.
10.What does the underlined word "compliment" in the last paragraph probably mean？
A. Topic. B. Reality. C. Concern. D. Praise.
11.What is the main idea of the text？
A. Cockatoos are creative problem solvers.
B. Cockatoos know to use tool sets flexibly.
C. Cockatoos are the third smartest animals.
D. Cockatoos adapt to environmental changes easily.
D
Each year, the world loses about 10 million hectares of forest—an area about the size of Iceland—because of cutting down trees. At that rate, some scientists predict the world’s forests could disappear in 100 to 200 years. To handle it, now researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have pioneered a technique to generate wood-like plant materials in a lab. This makes it possible to “grow” a wooden product without cutting down trees.
In the lab, the researchers first take cells from the leaves of a young plant. These cells are cultured in liquid medium for two days, then moved to another medium which contains nutrients and two different hormones. By adjusting the hormone levels, the researchers can tune the physical and mechanical qualities of the cells. Next, the researchers use a 3D printer to shape the cell-based material, and let the shaped material grow in the dark for three months. Finally, the researchers dehydrate the material, and then evaluate its qualities.
They found that lower hormone levels lead to plant materials with more rounded, open cells of lower density, while higher hormone levels contribute to the growth of plant materials with smaller but denser cell structures. Lower or higher density of cell structures makes the plant materials softer or more rigid, helping the materials grow with different wood-like characteristics. What’s more, it’s to be noted that the research process is about 100 times faster than the time it takes for a tree to grow to maturity!
Research of this kind is ground-breaking. “This work demonstrates the great power of a technology,” says lead researcher, Jeffrey Berenstain. “The real opportunity here is to be at its best with what you use and how you use it. This technology can be tuned to meet the requirements you give about shapes, sizes, rigidity, and forms. It enables us to ‘grow’ any wooden product in a way that traditional agricultural methods can’t achieve.”
12. Why do researchers at MIT conduct the research
A. To grow more trees. B. To protect plant diversity.
C. To reduce tree losses. D. To predict forest disappearance.
13. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the lab research
A. Its theoretical basis. B. Its key procedures.
C. Its scientific evidence. D. Its usual difficulties.
14. What does the finding suggest about the plant materials
A. The hormone levels affect their rigidity.
B. They are better than naturally grown plants.
C. Their cells’ shapes mainly rely on their density.
D. Their growth speed determines their characteristics.
15. Why is the research ground-breaking according to Berenstain
A. It uses new biological materials in lab experiments.
B. It revolutionizes the way to make wooden products.
C. It challenges traditional scientific theories in forestry.
D. It has a significant impact on worldwide plant growth.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A majority of the people do not read the classics. Their reasons begin with the language being too difficult and end with the storyline to distant to the present context. Love for classics is obviously not at first sight. 16 We begin as acquaintances （泛泛之交） and eventually become close friends with private jokes between us. So how does one approach a classic
Don't be afraid to be confused.
We get it: it's hard to power through confusion. It doesn't feel great when a book makes you feel confused. Every reader has to start somewhere. 17 Instead, be proud of yourself for trying, and get excited about all the new things you'll learn.
Research, research, research.
18 Researching the author-and the time and place they were writing about-can help you situate yourself during tricky passages. The author's experience, viewpoint, and historical context might help you make the connections you might not have otherwise.
Just pick the book up.
This step is self-explanatory. While it's not hard to just pick a book up, we know how difficult it can be to convince yourself to do so. 19 Take a deep breath, then leap onto the deck （甲板） of Melville's Pequod or step cautiously through the gates of Castle Dracula.
Remember: there is no right answer.
There is no perfect way to read a classic text. There is no defining interpretation, no singular, exact answer. Your goal as a reader is to discover what aspects and insights are meaningful to you. Enjoy the process. 20 Even if your interpretation of the work isn't quite perfect, it is still valuable!
It is a gradual affair.
Allow the book to grow with you.
It has some form of historical influence.
Before you turn to page one, do some digging.
Never beat yourself up for not knowing something.
Remind yourself that it's a new learning opportunity.
Consider what confuses you, read with intention, and think critically.
第二部分 英语知识运用（共二节；满分32.5分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For years, Sammie Vance, 14, has been helping kids who feel lonely make friends. She has been
21 the Buddy Bench program since the third grade.The program was that anyone at school feeling 22 could sit on the "buddy bench", telling other kids he or she needed a friend.
Sammie got the 23 for the program at a summer camp in 2017.She thought it would be cool to have a buddy bench in her 24 , so when she returned, she 25 the idea to the headteacher.
Getting 26 for the project was just the first step. "There have been a lot of other 27 ，like money, " Sammie says. To cut down costs and be eco-friendly, Sammie decided to make the bench out of 28 material. So she got her community to gather bottle caps.
29 of the project got out, and soon Sammie was getting caps from people in all 50 states, and even from people in Germany, the Netherlands, and other countries. 30 , she collected more than 1, 200 pounds of bottle caps. A company called Green Tree Plastics was 31 of upcycling （升级改造） these into three benches.
Not long after that, 32 her own school, more than 200 schools and parks nationwide, in Mexico and Australia 33 benches through the program as well. Her work continues to spread
34 far and wide. "We recently got a bench in Ghana, Africa, " she says.
Sammie thinks her small gesture can make other people's day and that even small acts of kindness can 35 .
A. imagining B. changing C. protesting D. running
A. sensitive B. curious C. lonely D. ashamed
A. inspiration B. intention C. principle D. practice
A. home B. school C. town D. country
A. returned B. lent C. presented D. delivered
A. comment B. discount C. appreciation D. approval
A. challenges B. complaints C. competitions D. evidences
A. common B. expensive C. recycled D. imported
A. Nature B. Word C. Part D. History
A. Eventually B. Absolutely C. Regularly D. Originally
A. fond B. capable C. proud D. aware
A. due to B. instead of C. apart from D. except for
A. acquired B. designed C. observed D. removed
A. information B. knowledge C. disease D. kindness
A. make sense B. make a difference C. come to life D. come to power
第二节 单词考查（共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分）
根据括号内中文或单词提示，在下面空格处填入一个符合句子意思和语法结构的词。
One example is the （典型的） Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers
to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year.
37. A （代表）from the tour company will meet you at the check-in.
38. He was faced with the （困境）of whether or not to return to his country.
39. During his （退休）, he took up painting as a new hobby and found it brought him great joy.
40. The company offers （灵活的）working hours to accommodate employees' personal schedules.
41. The athlete's performance in the race was （难以置信地） impressive, breaking several records in the process.
42. I enjoy reading books, but I only have （偶尔的） time for it due to my busy schedule.
43. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones.
44. Years of workout on a regular basis makes him look athletic and (energy).
45. (equip) with nothing, he plunged into the turbulent flow to rescue the drowning child.
第三部分 写作（共三节；满分52.5分）
第一节 句子考查（共12.5分，填空题9.5分，每空0.5分；句子翻译一个3分）
46-47. We offer part-time Japanese classes. Besides, students can take classes in computing.（同义句改写）
We offer part-time Japanese classes. , students can take classes in computing.
48-50. Much （让她非常满意的是）, she finally got the promotion she had been working so hard for.
51-53. The museum exhibition showcased various artworks from different historical periods.（同义句改写）
The museum exhibition showcased artworks from different historical periods.
54-56. I （松了口气）and agreed to meet her at the convenience store down the road.
57-59. English became the official language for business despite the fact that the population was largely Chinese.（同义句改写）
English became the official language for business the fact that the population was largely Chinese.
60-62. The victory is very significant to our school’s football team.（同义句改写）
The victory is to our school’s football team.
63-64. Interested in building design and construction, he decided to （主修）civil engineering in college.
65. 有孩子们在旁边说说笑笑，我发现我难以专心工作。(用with复合结构和doing做宾补翻译）
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第二节：书面表达（15分）
大家在讨论新时代要不要学习雷锋精神。校学生会将就此举办-次英语演讲比赛,要求大家谈谈在新的形势下如何继续向他学习。请你根据以下内容提示写一篇英语演讲稿。要点如下:
1.新时代需要雷锋精神
2.结合实例说明如何向他学习
3.号召大家努力学习，培养社会责任感
注意:1.词数100左右;2.可根据内容要点适当发挥
Hello! Everyone!
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第三节：读后续写( 25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When starting my sixth-grade year, I was nervous about many things. But nothing compared to the problem that I got to the age where my voice started changing. At first, the voice getting deep excited me. But then I learned before getting deeper, it can crack (变嘶哑).
The first time it happened I was so embarrassed. Surprisingly, my friends didn’t make fun of me. In fact, they didn’t even mention it. But in my self-conscious sixth-grade mind I was certain they made fun of me behind my back. They weren’t having the same problem.
After my first voice crack experience, I was determined to make sure it wouldn’t happen again. At least not in public. So, except for strategic times I said, “cool” and “yeah”, I didn’t talk. My logic was, “If I don’t use my voice, it cannot crack.” However, I couldn’t go without talking forever. I needed a new solution.
I began clearing my throat before speaking, which actually seemed to help. Limiting how much I spoke and clearing my voice made me much less stressful. This was great but there was a larger problem. I was much more scared about having a voice crack during class. My class had many new kids I’d never spoken with. I didn’t want their first impressions of me to be based on a voice crack.
Unfortunately, one day my concern came true. It was about two months after the beginning of the term. On the day it happened everything was the same as always until I got into the classroom. I noticed that we had a substitute teacher (代课老师) and immediately started thinking about how he would take attendance. My permanent teacher never had to, since he already knew each student, I panicked. So many thoughts rushed through my mind that I couldn’t think straight. I calmed myself down by telling myself that I only had to say one word “Here”. “Easy enough, right ” I thought so until my name was called. I did my routine—cleared my throat, took a breath, and said, “Here.” The only problem was that while saying this, I had the worst voice crack in the history of voice cracks.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The whole class turned to look at me.
“You know, the voice problem you met in class is normal,” a classmate came to me and said.
东华高级中学2023-2024学年高一年级第二学期前段考
英语答案
阅读理解
1-3. DBC 4-7.ADCC 8-11. DADB 12-15. CBAB 16-20. AEDFG
二、英语知识应用
第一节 完形填空
21-25 DCABC 26-30 DACBA 31-35 BCADB
第二节 单词考察
36. typical 37. representative 38. dilemma 39. retirement 40. flexible
41.unbelievably 42. occasional 43. it 44. energetic 45. Equipped
第三部分 写作
第一节 句子考察
46-47. In addition 48-50. to her satisfaction 51-53. a variety of
54-56. sighed with relief 57-59. in spite of 60-62. of great significance
63-64. major in
65. With the children talking and laughing beside me, I found it difficult to concentrate on my work.
第二节 书面表达
Hello! Everyone!
What we are going to talk about today is really meaningful, since some people have raised doubt about learning from Comrade Lei Feng. Should we still need to learn from him Surely, the answer is yes.
Our society calls for the spirit of Lei Feng. “To live is to serve the people” perfectly explains the real meaning of the long-lasting spirit. Nowadays, with volunteering spirit spreading throughout the world, we students can make use of our spare time to do some voluntary work for those in need and show great concern to people around us. All we need to do is help others whole-heartedly.
We teenagers need to be people who promote the long-lasting spirit. Thus, it is high time that we developed a sense of social responsibility and studied hard so that we can live up to our country's expectations. I'm sure everybody can make a difference. Only in this way can we build a more harmonious society. The world needs love and care. Let's do as Lei Feng did.
第三节 读后续写
The whole class turned to look at me. My face burned with embarrassment as I felt each pair of eyes fixed on me. The substitute teacher’s puzzled expression only added to the awkward moment. I wished the ground would open up and swallow me whole, but all I could do was shift uncomfortably in my seat. The whispers that followed were like knives to my self-esteem. When the bell finally rang for the break, I rushed out of the classroom, feeling utterly humiliated. It seemed like the whole school now knew about my voice crack. (87 words)
“You know, the voice problem you met in class is normal,” a classmate came to me and said. His reassuring words caught me off guard. As he shared his own similar experiences, I realized I wasn’t alone in this struggle. Knowing that others were going through the same thing made me feel seen and understood. His empathy sparked a sense of team spirit and support that I hadn't anticipated. Gradually, I let go of the fear of judgment and started to embrace my voice cracks as a natural part of growing up. This newfound sense of confidence and self-acceptance transformed my interactions at school, making me feel more at ease and connected with my peers.(97 words)

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