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宜川中学2023学年第二学期期中考试
高一英语 试卷
考生注意：
1.本考试设试卷和答题纸，答案写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
2.答题前，考生务必在答题纸上清楚填涂班级、姓名和准考证号。
3.本试卷共9页，考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。
第Ⅰ卷（共103分）
Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension（30分）
Section A
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. Employee and manager. B. Customer and shop assistant.
C. Suspect and policeman. D. Student and professor.
2. A. Confused. B. Excited. C. Amused. D. Bored.
3. A. He is economical in all aspects of his life.
B. He thinks the price of the flat is unreasonably high.
C. He can’t afford the monthly rent of 1,500 pounds.
D. He is not satisfied with the location of the flat.
4. A. Call their friend Harry. B. Buy some fishing tools.
C. Write a weather report. D. Fish on the lake.
5. A. He is very hungry. B. He enjoys horse meat.
C. He doesn’t like sandwiches. D. He hasn’t eaten anything today.
6. A. Go out to look for her dog. B. Read a book about gardening.
C. Find some work to do in the garden. D. Stop taking her mind off the dog.
7. A. The woman is determined not to cut class again.
B. The man is threatening to reveal the woman’s secret.
C. The man has already owed the woman 100 dollars.
D. The woman has no intention of talking with Mom and Dad.
8. A. He hates camping in the wild. B. He doesn’t trust the advertisement.
C. He doesn’t like sleeping in a tent. D. He thinks it might be too tiring.
9. A. He was too sick to attend school. B. He regretted cancelling school.
C. He was angry with the sick students. D. Half of his class didn’t show up at school.
10. A. The weather impacted the locals’ leisure activities.
B. The local s had less free time due to the weather.
C. Watching TV series was the only option for the locals.
D. The survey result might not be as accurate as expected.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the 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 would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. The impact of animal studies. B. The growing population.
C. The loss of natural habitats. D. The birds’changing behavior.
12. A. It can contribute to the better conservation of birds.
B. It is aimed at solving my stories about nature.
C. It is funded jointly by four nature organizations.
D. It has spotted at least 10 birds not seen for a long time.
13. A. The benefits of bird conservation. B. The search for lost birds.
C. The reasons for bird extinction. D. The organizations of bird protection.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Those who suffer from the same problem.
B. Those whose faces are easy to recognize.
C. Those who like to watch cartoon movies.
D. Those who can’t identify clear features.
15. A. They can only identify people by their hairstyles.
B. They have trouble remembering names.
C. They can’t tell regular and new customers apart.
D. They are not aware of the surroundings.
16. A. Tools to diagnose the condition. B. Causes of the medical condition.
C. Medicine to treat the condition. D. Ways to deal with the condition.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. They will have to pay a certain fee.
B. They will have to park in a restricted area.
C. They will have to make deliveries themselves.
D. They will be charged with breaking the rule.
18. A. He thinks the city center should belong to the people.
B: He is not happy about the public transportation system.
C. Businesses in the city center will face tougher competition.
D. It will bring inconvenience to the shoppers and the shop owners.
19. A. They will both go by car.
B. They will both go by underground.
C. One will go by bus and the other on foot.
D. One will go by lift and the other by bus.
20. A. The traffic problems in the center of London.
B. A new plan to reduce traffic in London.
C. An initiative to build a metro line in London.
D. Means of transport available to the public.
Ⅱ. Grammar and vocabulary
Section A
Directions: 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.
Is Counting Calories Good for Weight Loss
Mark Haub, who teaches nutrition as Kansas State University, wanted to prove to his students that weight loss is simply about calories. Therefore, for ten weeks, the professor started to eat an 1,800-calorie diet (21) __________ (consist) of a Twinkie(奶油蛋糕) every three hours. He also dined on other junk food.
When he started, Haub tipped the scale at 201 pounds, (22) __________ for his weight was considered overweight. By the end of his snack-food test, he (23) __________ (lose) 27 pounds. The story went viral, with the media (24) __________ (call) Haub’s eating plan the Twinkie Diet.
Haub’s message has been standard advice for more than a century. According to many experts, it all comes down to straightforward math: (25) __________ you take in fewer than you burn, you lose weight. Countless millions who struggle with their weight dutifully track their calorie intake, but eventually many discover that all the counting is in vain.
One reason is that calorie counts are not always accurate. The Food and Drug Administration allows numbers on nutrition labels (26) __________ (be) off by as much as 20 percent, and usually the error is undercount. That means, for example, that ice cream claiming to have 180 calories per serving may actually have 215.
Listed calories may also be wrong (27) __________ the way our bodies digest certain foods. Take almonds(杏仁), for instance. Nutrition labels show them to have up to 170 calories per ounce. But this number does not take into account the fact that almonds pass through the intestines(肠) partly undigested. The actual count is 129—a sizable difference.
So, counting calories (28) __________ be effective for weight loss in the short term, but for most people, it eventually fails to help us lose weight and leads to food choices and eating habits that damage our health. (29) __________ (focus) only on calories can result in too little of (30) __________ your body really needs.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. redefine B. profits C valueless D. contrary E typically F wide-scale G. transform H. relatively I. purpose J. professional K. unemployment
People worry that developments in artificial intelligence, or AI, will bring about a point in history in which AI will overtake human intelligence, thereby leading to an unimaginable revolution in human affairs. Others wonder whether we will have control over artificial intelligence or whether it will have control over us.
While this situation may not arise for hundreds of years to come, this doesn’t mean we have nothing to worry about. On the 31 , the AI products that now exist are improving faster than most people realize and are promising to basically 32 our world, though not always for the better. For now, however, they are only tools, not a competing form of intelligence. But they will 33 what work means and how wealth is created.
Unlike the Industrial Revolution and the Computer Revolution, the Al revolution is not taking certain jobs and replacing them with other jobs. Instead, it is believed that they will cause a(n) 34 elimination of jobs—mostly lower-paying jobs, but some higher-paying ones, as well.
This transformation will result in enormous 35 for the companies that develop these AI programs, as well as for the companies that adopt them. We are thus facing two developments that do not sit easily together: enormous wealth concentrated in 36 few hands and an enormous number of people out of work. What is to be done
Part of the answer will involve educating or retraining people in tasks AI tools aren’t good at. Artificial intelligence is poorly suited for jobs involving creativity, planning and “cross-field” thinking. But these skills are 37 required for high-paying jobs, which maybe hard to retrain displaced workers to be able to do. More promising are lower-paying jobs involving the “people skills” that AI lacks: social workers, barmen, doormen-professions that require human interaction. But how many barmen does a society really need
The solution to the problem of mass 38 will involve “service jobs of love.” These are jobs that AI cannot do, that society needs and that give people a sense of 39 . Examples include accompanying an older person to visit a doctor, helping at an orphanage and serving as a sponsor at a charity organization. The volunteer service jobs of today, in other words, may turn into the real jobs of the future.
Other volunteer jobs may be higher-paying and 40 , such as compassionate(有同情心的) medical vice providers. In all cases, people will be able to choose to work fewer hours than they do now.
Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension（53分）
Section A
Directions: 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 fit s the context.
Section A（每题1分，共15分）
The prevalence (普遍) of sweatshop(血汗工厂) labor depends largely on the definition being used. At its most 41 definition, the term refers to work in a confined space (small, surrounded by walls) that is extremely difficult or dangerous. Sweatshops are considered to be fairly common. If the definition being used is closely related to the commonly-held 42 of a factory with overworked, under-paid workers, sweatshop labor becomes less common than expected. 43 , they are still prevalent in third-world countries. According to the United States Government Accountability Office, a sweatshop is any workplace that breaks one or more state and federal 44 laws. Experts believe that roughly 50 percent of manufacturers— 45 in the clothing industry-employ sweatshop labor.
It can be 46 to figure out the exact number of sweatshops in a particular area. These workplaces usually, if not always, violate labor laws. Violations can include workers being paid less than minimum wage, child labor, and the severe lack of safety regulations. 47 , many of these locations tend to hide their identities as sweatshops through a number of different means. For example, they might bribe government officials.
Another factor that 48 the prevalence of sweatshop labor is the economic situation in the country or region. Many individuals choose to work in sweatshops simply because there are no better alternatives 49 livelihood(生计), even if the income they’re being given still cannot support their basic standards of living. This has led to a sharper increase in sweatshops in third-world economies. In these countries, there is a 50 advantage to working in a sweatshop rather than not working at all. 51 , the large number of people willing to work under such conditions causes employers to run more sweatshops.
Certain economists argue against the popular opinion that sweat-shop labor should be considered 52 . Sweatshop supporters argue that the workplaces are a necessity for poor countries. Sweatshop workers actually earn more than average in those countries. Following this train of thought, sweatshops are looked upon as an economic stimulus(刺激物). Employers following this belief are 53 to increase the number of sweatshops in poorer countries.
However, other experts think that 54 labor standards in third-world countries creates a downward spiral(螺旋线). That is to say, people will be forced to accept working in increasingly worsening circumstances. The demand for work is significantly larger than the number of jobs that are available. It’s quite 55 for wages and employee rights to continue going downwards in response to such desperation. As a result of the economic circumstances in a given region, employers who follow this philosophy are quick to point out that their businesses do not fall under the definition of a sweatshop.
41. A. accurate B. general C. applicable D. specific
42. A. opinion B. condition C. image D. representation
43. A However B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Otherwise
44. A. tax B. criminal C. civil D. labor
45. A. exclusively B. particularly C. broadly D. initially
46. A. meaningless B. significant C. awkward D. difficult
47. A. After all B. As a result C. Above all D. As usual
48. A. adds to B. results from C. puts off D. appeals to
49. A. in spite of B. in addition to C. in terms of D. in return for
50. A. comparative B. competitive C. complicated D. potential
51. A. By contrast B. In turn C. All in all D. Last but not least
52. A. necessary B. constructive C. illegal D. inhuman
53. A. encouraged B. forbidden C. reminded D. obliged
54. A. establishing B. enforcing C. maintaining D. dropping
55. A. possible B. incredible C. avoidable D. necessary
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several 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）
Police officer Jody Thompson first met his son John in 2015. He was pulling into the car park at the Poteau Police Department in Oklahoma when he overheard a call about a case of physical child abuse. Despite being off duty, Thompson responded to the call.
He arrived at the scene to find a severely underweight boy, who was covered in bruises (淤青) with his wrists tied. The eight-year-old, who weighed just over 25 kilograms at the time, had been left in a dustbin full of cold water.
“He didn’t have a spot on his body that didn’t have a bruise. It was the worst thing I’d ever seen,” Thompson said. Thompson drove John to hospital and sat by his side all night as the child recovered in the intensive care unit.
The following day, he contacted the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) to request he become the child’s foster parent(领养人). Within just a few days, Thompson had brought John into the safety of his own home.
“When I’d seen him in that house shivering and his hands tied —just wet to the skin and confused—I knew at that moment, the only time I would be satisfied and sure that he was safe is when he was with me,” he said.
Thompson already had two sons, aged 15 and 18. He didn’t tell his family about his plan at first, but said they had faith he was doing the right thing. In an extraordinary twist, just two days after bringing John into the family home, he found out his wife was pregnant with their third biological son.
And seven months later, DHS called the Thompsons to ask if they wanted to foster John’s newborn sister, Paizly, who was born in prison. They picked her up the next day—when she was just a day old—and brought her straight home. Both John and Paizly were later adopted by Thompson and his wife.
“The example of love that Thompson has shown to this young man and his sister is an example everyone should follow,” Police Chief Stephen Fruen said in a statement. “It’s men like Thompson that make me proud of our police force brothers and sisters. I am proud to serve with him.”
56. When Thompson found him, John was __________.
A. badly injured B. seriously ill C. unconscious D. overweight
57. The reason why Thompson decided to bring John back home was that __________.
A. he thought that John was smart B. he was requested to do so by DHS
C. he wanted to give John a safe home D. he wanted to find a companion for his sons
58. The underlined word “twist” in the sixth paragraph most probably means __________.
A. a bend in a river or road
B. a completely crazy situation
C. an unexpected change in the situation
D. something that is bent into a particular shape
59. What can we infer from what Police Chief Stephen Fruen said in the last paragraph
A. John was born in prison like his sister.
B. Fruen showed great respect to Thompson.
C. Thompson regretted bringing John home.
D. It wasn’t the first time that Thompson had adopted a child.
（B）
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60. To promote the Silver Eagles coin, what is stressed in the ad
A. The coin is of high quality and worth collecting.
B. The coin can be circulated as a currency.
C. Limited supplies guarantee a stable price of the coin.
D. Dem and for the coin is sure to break records.
61. If you buy six 2020 U. S. Mint Silver Eagles by post, you should pay at least __________.
A. $230.7 B. $233.7 C. $240.7 D. $243.7
62. The ad strongly encourages people to purchase the silver coins by __________.
A. shopping online B. making a phone call
C. lining up in front of the stores D. writing to the company
（C）
As I reflect on my educational journey, it becomes evident that the impact of education extends far beyond the ranges of the classroom. Education has been the guiding force that has shaped not only my academic progress but also my personal development and outlook on the world around me.
From my earliest days in school, education has stimulated my intellectual curiosity and developed a deep-seated passion for learning. I remember the thrill of getting on a voyage of discovery with each new lesson, as my understanding of the world expanded through the acquisition(获得) of knowledge and the development of critical thinking skills. These experiences have not only nurtured(培养) my intellectual growth but have also equipped me with the tools to navigate the complexities of the modern world.
However, the impact of education goes beyond the field of academia. It has played a critical role in shaping my character and values, equipping me with a sense of sympathy, understanding, and respect for others. Through interactions with peers from diverse backgrounds and exposure to various perspectives, education has been beneficial in cultivating my social and emotional intelligence. It has taught me the value of cooperation, the importance of embracing diversity, and the power of empathy(共情) in making meaningful connections with others.
Furthermore, education has opened doors to opportunities that have paved the way for my future hard work. It has provided me with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue my passions, offering a platform for personal and professional growth. The transformative potential of education is evident in the countless stories of individuals whose lives have been improved through access to quality education, breaking the barriers of social and economic inequality.
In conclusion, my journey through the fields of education has been nothing short of transformative. It has expanded my horizons, enriched my understanding of the world, and equipped me with the toots to make meaningful contributions to society. As I continue on this path of lifelong learning, I am deeply grateful for the profound impact of education on my life and remain committed to nurturing its transformative power in the lives of others.
63. According to Para. 2, how did education expand the author’s understanding of the world
A. By equipping the author with knowledge.
B. By encouraging the author to accept others’ ideas.
C. By informing the author of latest scientific development,
D. By making the author more curious about others’perspectives.
64. What impact did education have on the author’s social and emotional intelligence
A. It made the author competitive and individualistic.
B. It taught the author to value cooperation and varies.
C. It made it easier for the author to solve the difficulties.
D. It encourages the author to stick to his own opinion.
65. What does the passage suggest about influence of education in society in a broader sense
A. Education has unlimited potential to make individuals’ lives more colorful.
B. Education is primarily focused on maintaining social development.
C. Education ensures better working opportunities in the future.
D. Education has the power to fight against inequality.
66. What is the topic of the passage
A. The importance of education technology. B. The role of author’s family education.
C. The transformative power of education. D. The improvement of individuals’ education.
（D）
Attachment Parenting is not Indulgent(纵容) Parenting. Attachment parents do not “spoil” their children. Spoiling is done when a child is given everything that they want regardless of what they need and what is practical. Indulgent parents give toys for tantrums(发脾气), ice cream for breakfast. Attachment parents don’t give their children everything they want, they give their children everything that they need. Attachment parents believe that love and comfort are free and necessary. Not sweets or toys.
Attachment Parenting is not “afraid of tears” parenting. Our kids cry and have tantrums sometimes, of course. But they do this because their emotions are so strong that they need to get them out. They simply expect us to listen to them. We pick up our babies when they cry, and we respond to the tears of our older children because we believe firmly that comfort is free, love is free, and that when a child is in need of comfort and love, it is our job to provide these things.
Attachment Parenting is not Clingy Parenting. I do not cling(抓紧) to my children. In fact, I’m pretty free-range. As soon as they can move, they usually move away from me. Sure, I carry them and hug them and chase them and kiss them and rock them and sleep with them. But this is not me following them everywhere and pulling them back to me. This is me being a home base.
Attachment Parenting is not Helicopter Parenting. I don’t hover. I supervise(监督). I follow, I teach, I demonstrate, I explain. I don’t slap(拍，打) curious hands away. I show how to do things safely. I let my child do what he wishes to do, first with help and then with supervision and finally with trust. I don’t insist that my 23-month-old hold my hand when we walk on the sidewalk because I know that I can recall him with my voice because he trusts me to allow him to explore and he trusts me to explain when something is dangerous and to help him satisfy his curiosities safely.
Most of the negative things that I hear about “Attachment Parents” are completely off-base and describe something that is entirely unlike Attachment-Parenting. Attachment Parenting is child-centered and focuses on the needs of the child. Attachment Parents simply believe that children are taught, not trained.
67. According to the author, what should parents do when their kids cry
A. Reward them with toys. B. Try to stop them crying.
C. Provide comfort and love to them. D. Hold them tight in their arms.
68. What does “free-range” (in Para.3) refer to according to the passage
A. The author’s providing of a home base
B. The author’s readiness to play games with their kids.
C. The author’s being curious about watching the games they play..
D. The author’s willingness to give their kids freedom of movement.
69. Which of the following is NOT Attachment Parenting
A. Encouraging your child’s curiosity. B. Always. standing by to protect your child.
C. Helping your child to do the right thing. D. Showing your child how things are done.
70. What does the passage mainly discuss
A. A certain type of parenting B. Parent-child relationships.
C. How to bring out love in children. D. How to build children’s self-confidence.
Section C
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 When something comes from within you, you always try your best to analyze it in a scientific way. B: Psychologists call his private speech—language that is spoken out loud but directed at yourself. C. So words to the self, spoken silently or aloud, are so much more than just chatter. D. We keep the private speech we use as children inside-- but we never truly put away the out-loud version. E. According to the well-known saying, talking to yourself is the first sign of madness. F. Self-talk is efficient because when we are vocal about our thoughts, it makes a larger impact on our brain.
Self-talk helps us all
Talking to yourself may seem a little shameful. If you ever been overheard criticizing yourself for a foolish mistake or practicing a speech, you will know the social problems it can cause. 71
But there’s no need for embarrassment. Talking to ourselves, whether out loud or silently in our heads, is valuable. Far from being a sign of insanity(精神失常), self-talk allows us to plan what we are going to do, manage our activities and control our emotions.
For example, take a trip to any preschool and watch a small girl playing with her toys. Your are very likely to hear her talking to herself: offering herself directions and talking about her problems. 72 . We do a lot of it when we are young.
As children, according to the Russian Psychologist LevVygotsky, we use private speech to control our actions in the same way that we use public speech to control the behavior of others. As we grow older, we keep this system inside.
Psychological experiments have shown that this so-called inner speech can improve our performance in tasks like telling what other people are thinking. Our words give us an interesting view of our actions. One recent study suggested that self-talk is most effective when we talk to ourselves in the second person: as “you” rather than “I”.
73 If you want proof, turn on a sports channel. You’re sure to see an athlete shouting at himself or herself.
Talking to ourselves seems to be a very good way of solving problems and working through ideas. Hearing different points of view means our thoughts can end up in different places, just like a regular dialogue, and might turn out to be one of the key s to human creativity.
Both kinds of self-talk --silent and out loud-- seem to bring many different benefits to our thinking. 74
第Ⅱ卷（共47分）
Ⅰ. Translation （4+4+4+5+5=22分）
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1.专家呼吁民众要更加注重传统节日，这样年轻人才能和传统文化产生共鸣。（appeal，identify）
2.没有使用新鲜的食材和服务员糟糕的服务是这家餐厅倒闭的原因。（reason）
3.尽管面对重重困难，他没有半途而废，依旧刻苦训练，因为这对他而言不仅仅是场比赛。（face 分词做状语）
4.被公司开除后，他沮丧了很长一段时间，但他逐渐意识到，他仍然热爱他所做的，所以决定重新开始。（dawn）
5.屠呦呦认为她和她的团队在寻找疟疾的治疗方法上所付出的努力都是值得的，而且多亏了这个发现，数百万人被拯救。（thanks）
Ⅱ. Guided writing（25分）
学校即将开展的班会上会要求学生对于“What leads to success”这个话题来谈谈看法。
请你就此话题表达自己的观点，内容包括：
1.描述你所认为成功的要素；2.请结合自己或他人的经历来说明你的观点。

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