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2023～2024学年度第二学期期末考试
高一英语
考生注意：
1. 本试卷考试时间为120分钟，满分150分。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
1. Who went to pick up the man’s letter
A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man’s roommate.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Did you pick up your letter at the post office
M: No. I was really busy today.
W: So when will you go to pick it up
M: I asked my roommate to pick it up for me.
2. What will the man's brother do tonight
A. Read a book. B. Study. C. Do a survey.
【答案】B
【详解】M: My brother says he is going to stay up all night long.
W: Does he plan to read all night long again
M: No. He’s studying for his exam tomorrow morning.
W: It’s really bad for his health.
3. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Find a quieter apartment. B. Take better care of himself. C. Study harder.
【答案】A
【原文】W: You look tired.
M: Yeah. You know the noise in my apartment has really gotten out of control. I can hardly get to sleep before midnight.
W: Why not move Getting a good night’s sleep is very important for both your study and health.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. The height of the man.
B. The height of the woman.
C. The height of the woman’s nephew.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Your nephew is growing really fast.
W: Yes. He was just three feet tall when I saw him last time. Now he’s already three and a half feet tall.
M: I hardly recognized him.
5. Who gave the man the computer
A. His nephew. B. Ted. C. His niece.
【答案】B
【原文】W: What a nice computer you have! When did you buy it
M: Actually it is my cousin Ted’s old computer. He bought a new one and gave this one to me.
W: He must have taken really good care of it because it looks new.
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。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How did the man feel last night
A. Cold. B. Cool. C. Hot.
7. Where are the speakers
A. In the apartment. B. In their classroom. C. At a repair shop.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【原文】W: Hi, my name is Lisa.
M: Hi, I am John. Come in please. That’s my room. Altogether, there are four bedrooms. And there is another girl who lives in the room over there. So it means two boys and two girls will live in this apartment.
W: I had already known that before I decided to move in. So what’s your room like
M: It’s not bad for me, I think.
W: Are there any problems
M: Well, the air-conditioner doesn’t always work. It was terribly hot last night. But someone will come to fix it this afternoon.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What does the woman think of Tear and Blood
A. Great. B. Boring. C. Scary.
9. What does the woman decide to do
A. To read a science book. B. To watch a science film. C. To write a science book.
【答案】8. C 9. A
【原文】W: I heard you were laughing just now. Did you read anything interesting in the newspaper
M: Actually I wasn’t reading the newspaper. It was my father who was reading it. I was reading a book by Steven White. It’s called Tear and Blood. I just finished it.
W: It sounds like a scary story.
M: Actually it’s a science book. It tells some facts about science in a very funny way. Do you want to read it I think it’s really worth reading.
W: Thanks, but I don’t like science books at all.
M: Do you like watching science films
W: Yes. But science films and science books are different.
M: You know I didn’t use to read science books, either. But after I read one two years ago, I began to like such books. Science books can also be interesting.
W: OK. I’ll try to read this book. When do you want it back
M: What about in a month
W: OK.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. When is Linda’s birthday
A. January 4. B. January 7. C. January 17.
11 What will the woman buy
A. A book. B. A purse. C. A skirt.
12. What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Cousins. B. Mother and son. C. Brother and sister.
【答案】10. B 11. C 12. C
【原文】M: Tina, do you know our aunt Linda’s birthday is getting close
W: Oh, right! It’s already January 4th now. Her birthday is on January 7th. I almost forgot her birthday. So have you bought a present for her
M: Not yet. I bought her a book last year. But she had already had one. It was very embarrassing. So this year I want to talk with you about what to get for her. What do you think I should buy for her
W: What about a silk skirt
M: A skirt I don’t think it a good idea to buy her a skirt. I’m a boy. I don’t want to go shopping for a skirt. Any other ideas
W: Then what about a purse Most women love purses.
M: That’s a better idea. But I don’t want to shop for a purse alone. What about going shopping together tomorrow You need to buy а present for her, too.
W: Yes. I plan to buy her a Chinese silk skirt.
M: Good. What do you think of inviting aunt Linda over for dinner on her birthday
W: But who will cook Mom and Dad have to work that day.
M: I will. I can cook, you know.
W: OK. And I can help you in the kitchen.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What does the man like doing in the evenings now
A. Watching TV. B. Studying. C. Reading stories to kids.
14. Why does the man often hang out with his friends
A. To relax. B. To make more friends. C. To get drunk.
15. What does the man like doing when singing karaoke with his friends
A. Singing. B. Drinking beer. C. Watching movies alone.
16. What does the woman think of watching TV
A. A waste of time. B. A good way to relax. C. A good way to learn new things.
【答案】13. B 14. A 15. A 16. A
【原文】W: George, how do you usually spend your evenings
M. Well, I used to watch TV a lot at home in the evening. But now I hardly watch TV in the evenings because I think it’s a waste of time. I prefer to learn French, read books and write stories now.
W: Then what do you do to relax I mean everyone needs to do something to relax sometimes. You can’t work or study all the time.
M: I like to hang out with my friends. We do things such as going to the movies or going to a karaoke to sing. Most of my friends love singing. It’s really a good way to relax.
W: Many people love drinking beer when they go out and sing karaoke. Do you do that, too
M: Drink beer I used to drink beer when I went out to sing songs with my friends. But I don’t do that now. Drinking too much beer can be harmful to our health. I don’t want to harm my health. When we go out to sing, we just sing. So what do you like doing in the evening
W: I do exercise in the gym or hang out with my friends. Sometimes, I go to the cinema.
M: Do you ever watch TV
W: Hardly. I think it’s a waste of time.
M: I can’t agree more.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. How old is Flora’s son
A. 8. B. 10. C. 12.
18. What does Flora want to know
A. How to make her kids get along well.
B. How to encourage her kids to be brave.
C. How to help kids get along well with their friends.
19. How did the speaker’s son feel when he was compared with his sister
A. Surprised. B. Sad. C. Calm.
20. Where does the speaker work most, probably
A. In a hospital. B. At a radio station. C. In a company.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. B 20. B
【原文】Last Thursday, a mother named Flora wrote to us and told us that her 10-year-old daughter and her son who is two years older don’t get along well. She wants some advice. In today’s program, I’ll give parents some tips on how to help their children get along well.
First, parents should teach their children to stand up for themselves. Don’t make your children believe you love one more than the other. Train both children to express their needs, and support them when necessary.
Second, avoid comparing your kids with each other or with any other child. I once compared my son with his twelve-year-old sister, and it made him very sad. He believed I loved his sister more than I loved him.
Third, help them to be a team. Give them rewards if they do something well together. It can encourage them to work together instead of having fights.
Finally, make sure your kids get enough personal space. Children in the same family have to share parents, toys, family time, and so on. But sometimes they just want to be alone. So provide them with enough personal space.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Four Famous Festivals in the World
Holi Festival in India
The ancient Hindu festival of Holi is held in late February and early March. This colorful act symbolizes the victory of good over evil (邪恶) each year. It begins with a bonfire (篝火) , the flame of which burns away evil, and after that, the participants are in for some real fun. Crowds of people sprinkle (酒) each other with colored powder and organic paints as a sign of goodness and good luck.
Venice Carnival in Italy
The most romantic city in Italy fills with bright colors and sounds of music every year at the end of February. Residents and guests of Venice dress up in splendid costumes in the style of the Middle Ages and cover their faces with masks. The carnival ends with the awarding of the competitors who have showed the most original and colorful costumes.
Tomorrowland in Belgium
The biggest electronic music festival in the world is held at the end of July in the Belgian city of Boom. The famous three-day event annually gathers more than 300 thousand guests. The main stages are set up in a large park with artificial ponds and beautiful green areas. The area will be equipped in advance with food courts, grills, and all the necessary equipment.
Burning Man in the USA
Many cultural events pale in comparison to the legendary Burning Man, held in Nevada from the last Monday in August to the first Monday in September. The unique atmosphere is created not only by the organizers and the desert where the festival takes place but also by the participants themselves.
They build a tent city with homemade art objects and the necessary equipment. The highlight of the festival is the burning of a huge wooden statue of a man and the main temple.
21. Which festival is held in late February and early March
A. Holi Festival. B. Venice Carnival.
C. Tomorrowland. D. Burning Man.
22. What does Venice Carnival in Italy end with
A. A bonfire. B. A food feast.
C. The awarding of the competitors. D. The burning of a huge wooden man.
23. Where is Burning Man held
A. Near a pond. B. In a desert.
C. In a large park. D. Along the city street.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B
B
Bianca Valenti had an experience which nearly killed her. One day in 2007 when she paddled (划船) out at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, she met a wave the height of a two-story house.
“The moment I went under water, I was just getting knocked. And then my feet touched the sand bottom there. I swam to the surface. At this point my lungs were burning painfully. Luckily there wasn't another wave.” That was when Valenti knew she had the drive and skill to surf big waves.
By 2014, Valenti surfed and won her first big waves match at Nelscott Reef in Oregon. There, she met fellow professionals Paige Alms, Andrea Moller, and Keala Kennelly. “Two things got me fired up at that point,” she said. “I wanted to have the opportunity to win more events, but there weren't more events for women. Also I noticed that just the sight of women surfing big waves was opening people's minds… That's really annoying.” Luckily, Valenti, Alms, Moller, and Kennelly became a group and decided to stick together, support each other, and then fight together.
The four surfers formed Committee for Equity in Women's Surfing (CEWS) to fight for entrance at Mavericks—a match set in the surfing location of the same name, north of Half Moon Bay. Mavericks was invitation-only and was open to only men when CEWS was formed. Now, through the organization's hard work with the State of California, women are awarded 12 spots to surf.
When Valenti was young, there weren't many women represented in surfing culture. “I think it's important for young kids to have all kinds of role models. That way they know all the people who they see as superheroes are just normal people who have crazy dreams. And sometimes the dreams aren't even that crazy. If you work hard and you stick together with your friends, you can do anything You can move mountains.”
24. What inspired Valenti to surf big waves
A. Her gift in learning surfing skills. B. Her near-death experience in 2007.
C. Her desire to be the best role model. D. Her courage to challenge men surfers.
25. What does the underlined phrase “fired up” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Angry. B. Excited. C. Disappointed. D. Confused.
26. What do we know about Mavericks in Valenti's time
A. It was named after Half Moon bay. B. All surfers were admitted to it freely.
C. It opened 12 spots for women surfers. D. Surfers could only attend it by invitation.
27. Which of the following words can best describe Valenti
A. Tough and sensitive. B. Emotional and passive.
C. Brave and determined. D. Simple-minded and helpful.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C
C
Engineering researchers at the Ohio State University found that walking at varying speeds can burn more calories (卡路里) compared to maintaining the same speed. The act of changing speeds burns energy, and the researchers found that up to eight percent of the energy we use during walks could be due to the energy necessary to start and stop walking.
“Walking at any speed costs some energy, but when you’re changing the speed, you’re pressing the gas pedal (踏板) , Nidhi Seethapathi, first author of the study and doctoral fellow in mechanical engineering, said in a statement. Changing the kinetic (运动的) energy of the person requires more work from the legs and that process certainly burns more energy. Researchers measured the cost of changing walking speeds by having study participants change their walking space on a treadmill (跑步机) while its speed remained the same. Participants changed between speeding up to move to the front of the treadmill, and slowing down to move to the back of the treadmill.
“Our study suggests that to burn more calories you should change your walking speed fast and often,” Seethapathi said. “Increasing your speed for one minute every five minutes would surely increase your calorie burn. But this is mainly because you’re walking faster during that one-minute. The kind of speed changes we are talking about in the paper are more frequent — every few seconds rather than every few minutes.”
If you’re walking to lose weight and want to burn more calories as the study suggests, constantly (连续地) stop and start walking again. For example, walk for three seconds, stop, walk for three seconds, stop, and so on, so you’re consuming energy every time you change speeds. Doing things you wouldn’t normally do on your walk, such as walking in a curve (曲线) instead of a straight line, walking with weights on your legs, or swinging your arms like a crazy person can also help you burn more calories.
28. How can you walk to lose more weight
A. By both walking and running. B. By walking at the same speed.
C. By following the doctor’s advice. D. By changing your walking speed.
29 Why does Nidhi Seethapathi mention the gas pedal
A. To stress the way to speed up. B. To share her driving experience.
C. To help make her opinion clear. D. To remind people to drive slowly.
30. What else do researchers suggest doing
A. Walking in an unnatural way.
B. Running regularly every day in the morning.
C. Changing your goals once you have got one.
D. Weighing to see how many pounds you melt.
31. Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A. The Faster, the Thinner B. A Simple Trick Helps to Burn More Calories
C. How to Lose More Weight D. Walking at the Same Speed Makes No Sense
【答案】28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B
D
As you're packing up your Christmas decorations, you might be wondering which type of tree is actually better for the environment; a real one or a synthetic (合成的) one made out of plastic While the answer isn't as simple as you might think, one has slight advantages over the other.
Obviously, trees are good for the environment as they capture CO2, and store it inside of their branches, needles, and also roots. Christmas trees are the same. Christmas tree farming could actually have environmental benefits that you might not have thought of. It takes 10 years for Christmas trees to grow up to 6 feet. Over this decade, the trees house animals and also absorb CO from the atmosphere.
However, the way Christmas trees are planted can be difficult, especially when pesticides are used a lot and taking into consideration the fact that natural ecosystems (生态系统) are cleared out in order to make room for Christmas tree plantations.
If you prefer to have a real tree, you'd better find a local source in order to avoid shipping, which causes more carbon emissions (排放) . It's also really important to deal with them properly. If trees end up in landfills, they will have a negative environmental impact. The best way to deal with them is to cut them up and recycle them as wood chippings (木屑) .
So what about those synthetic trees Of course, they can be used again and again year after year, but their major disadvantage is that they are typically made of PVC, which happens to be one of the most damaging plastics. It can also produce poisonous pollution, end up in animals' bodies and even affect all up and down the food chain. It is also quite difficult to recycle.
So who's the winner It seems that getting a real tree is surprisingly the better deal for the environment. Meanwhile, make sure you deal with it properly once the holiday season is over.
32. What can we know about real Christmas trees from the text
A. They are very difficult to find. B. They can be recycled year after year.
C. They are damaged by too many pests D. They have more positive environmental impacts.
33. What should you do if you prefer to have a real tree
A. Pack it up when shipping. B. Deal with it correctly.
C. Make it end up in the landfills. D. Find a reliable source to get one.
34. What's the author's attitude to synthetic trees
A. Favorable. B. Satisfied. C. Objective. D. Sensitive.
35. Why does the author write this text
A. To give ways of Christmas trees planting.
B. To tell how to protect natural ecosystems.
C. To offer suggestions on how to decorate Christmas trees.
D. To show which Christmas tree is more environmentally-friendly.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Friendships are an important aspect of life, but sometimes making friends can seem hard.
Perhaps there is a new person in your school who seems cool, and you'd like to get to know him. Here are some ways for you to break the ice.
Smile.
When you see them, greet them with a kind smile. ___36___ You may have never smiled at or even made eye contact with them before, so they may have no idea that you want to be friends with them. Smiling will plant a seed in their mind that you have some level of interest.
Greet them with a hello.
If you see them in the mornings or walk past them on your way to class, greet them with “hello” This will likely begin to spark an interest in them to know more about you and to talk to you. ___37___
Ask a favour.
This is another way to guarantee (确保) that you are noticed and a way to start building a friendship with them. For example, you might ask them something like, “___38___” if they are standing by the supplies desk in the classroom.
Ask a question.
Another great way to begin having small conversations is to ask small, simple questions. They will appreciate the opportunity to be able to help you if you ask questions like “ ___39___” If you're lucky, they may begin to rely on you when they have questions as well.
___40___
If you have common friends with this person, a great way to know him is to have your friends introduce you to him. This is perhaps the easiest and most effective way to break the ice.
A. Can you take a pencil for me
B. Always listen more than you speak.
C. Smiles indicate friendliness and warmth.
D. Ask your common friends to introduce you.
E. This will also guarantee that they notice you.
F. The act of smiling can also affect your feeling.
G. What chapter did the teacher say we should turn to
【答案】36. C 37. E 38. A 39. G 40. D
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Like every day, one evening I went to the park to relax myself. I ___41___ on the bench. My eyes ___42___ a pair of cute children who seemed to be siblings (亲兄妹) . I stared at them more as they were ___43___ in their usual fun game: hide and seek. I enjoyed their game without being a (n) ___44___.
While playing, the little girl came running towards me to hide behind the bench. I sat ___45___ to help her to hide. After ___46___ his countdown, the boy searched for her here and there. At last, he spotted her behind me and screamed, “Grace, come out. I saw you.” They both started pulling each other. I enjoyed their game ___47___.
Suddenly, I noticed Grace rush towards a (n) ___48___ puppy (小狗) with her brother and kept it on her lap. The puppy was not far away from the ___49___ where I rested. Many visitors were there. But nobody paid any attention to it. The little puppy got a big wound on its left hind leg. She untied her hair and ___50___ the wound with her wide ribbon (发带) . And the boy took out his water bottle to relieve its ___51___. The little girl kissed the puppy and ___52___ moved her tiny palm (手掌) over its body.
When it was time for them to go home, the girl was ___53___ to leave the puppy alone in that condition. Her brother ___54___ her to visit again the next morning. What sweet kids they were! Life would be better if everyone ___55___ love and kindness to others like them.
41. A. slept B. rested C. studied D. worked
42. A. fell for B. fell behind C. fell upon D. fell into
43. A. involved B. concerned C. experienced D. charged
44. A. participant B. instructor C. child D. parent
45. A. backward B. straight C. forward D. down
46. A. beginning B. making C. finishing D. holding
47. A. directly B. fully C. effectively D. typically
48. A. missing B. lovely C. infected D. wounded
49. A. bench B. hotel C. camp D. beach
50. A. touched B. found C. cleaned D. wrapped
51. A. exhaustion B. thirst C. hunger D. cold
52. A. quickly B. slowly C. rudely D. softly
53. A. unwilling B. thrilled C. eager D. unlikely
54. A. wished B. reminded C. expected D. promised
55. A. believes B. rewards C. presents D. reflects
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. A 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. D 51. B 52. D 53. A 54. D 55. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
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。
Square dancing got more popular after the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games as the government wanted to promote national fitness activities. It was ___56___ (far) encouraged as a good way of exercise for retirees in 2023. According ___57___ official statistics, there are presently over 120 million Chinese ___58___ regularly dance across the nation’s squares.
Dancing groups usually form a small society of organizers, lead ___59___ (dancer) and other participants. It is more than just dancing. It’s ___60___ way of socializing, about meeting new friends ___61___ sharing their life trivia (琐事) with others.
To meet more seniors’ needs for improvement, both online and offline training classes were organized, ___62___ (support) by the governments at all levels. Similarly, national and regional competitions ___63___ (hold) to attract these ageing performers.
In recent years, guidelines are introduced ___64___ (make) this activity more friendly to the public and ensure ___65___ (it) development. The guidelines include standardizing a recommended music volume and permitted practice times.
【答案】56. further
57. to 58. who##that
59. dancers
60. a 61. and
62. supported
63. were held
64. to make
65. its
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 期末考试在即，为了帮助同学们学会调节考前心理压力，你校打算举办一场英语演讲比赛，请你以How to face the final exam 为题写一篇发言稿参赛，谈谈你的个人建议。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
How to face the final exam
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【答案】One possible version:
How to face the final exam
I’m honored to share my ideas with you. As students, it’s natural for us to worry about the approaching final examination. However, there is no need to give ourselves too much pressure.
If you’re still under stress, you can follow my advice. Firstly, build up your confidence and never give up whatever problems you meet. Secondly, all work with no play makes Jack a dull boy, so try to keep a balance between work and relaxation. Thirdly, find suitable ways to adjust yourselves and seek help if necessary.
That’s all. Thank you!
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
This is a heartwarming story and it began unfolding itself on Father's Day when some kind people got so creative that they could get an elderly man out of the heat.
The 70-year-old man, Rosario Del Real, was pushing a cart around a Chicago neighborhood—hard work for anyone on a hot summer day. But now, thanks to some sweet customers and the kindness that spread quickly, he may finally have the opportunity to enjoy his retirement. Rosario Del Real worked harder than many folks half his age. Until this month, he had been working as a carpenter from home. Since an injury forced him to take a break from his profession, he pushed a refrigerator cart through the streets, selling Mexican-style ice pops (冰棒) to the neighbors. Don Rosario, as he was affectionately known, was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and wore his traditional cowboy suit, hat and belt whenever he sold his frozen treats.
It may have been a holiday for dads across the US, but for Don Rosario, it was “another day at the office”, pushing his refrigerator cart around the neighborhood, Oscar Gonzalez and his friend Victor Dominguez were hosting a Father's Day barbecue for their families and they found the poor old man who had to work on such a hot day. It was agreed that something had to be done to help this old man. So they invited the hardworking salesman to join them. However, the salesman thanked them but didn't stop his hard work because his refrigerator was still full of frozen treats. He had to sell them out before having a rest, though he needed it so much.
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。
Everyone bonded (联合) very quickly.
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Don Rosario was moved to tears by their generosity that day.
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【答案】One possible version:
Everyone bonded very quickly. Before long, they decided to buy all of the items in Don Rosario’s cart so that he could go home and rest. One of their friends recorded a video of the heartwarming sale and posted it on the Internet and when the video spread online, the family used the publicity to set up a fundraiser that could help the immigrant retire. To their surprise, generous strangers from all over the world ended up contributing more than $ 62, 000.
Don Rosario was moved to tears by their generosity that day. When learning that his new friends had collected a huge sum for his retirement, the old salesman excitedly told his new friends, “Nothing can express my thanks to you lovely friends who have done this for me. It has made me so happy. But I don’t like to sit at home doing nothing and without a purpose. I will keep working because it brings me so much satisfaction. ”2023～2024学年度第二学期期末考试
高一英语
考生注意：
1. 本试卷考试时间为120分钟，满分150分。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
1. Who went to pick up the man’s letter
A. The man. B. The woman. C. The man’s roommate.
2. What will the man's brother do tonight
A. Read a book. B. Study. C. Do a survey.
3. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Find a quieter apartment. B. Take better care of himself. C. Study harder.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. The height of the man.
B. The height of the woman.
C. The height of the woman’s nephew.
5. Who gave the man the computer
A. His nephew. B. Ted. C. His niece.
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。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. How did the man feel last night
A. Cold. B. Cool. C. Hot.
7. Where are the speakers
A. In the apartment. B. In their classroom. C. At a repair shop.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What does the woman think of Tear and Blood
A. Great. B. Boring. C. Scary.
9. What does the woman decide to do
A. To read a science book. B. To watch a science film. C. To write a science book.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. When is Linda’s birthday
A. January 4. B. January 7. C. January 17.
11 What will the woman buy
A. A book. B. A purse. C. A skirt.
12. What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Cousins. B. Mother and son. C. Brother and sister.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What does the man like doing in the evenings now
A. Watching TV. B. Studying. C. Reading stories to kids.
14. Why does the man often hang out with his friends
A. To relax. B. To make more friends. C. To get drunk.
15. What does the man like doing when singing karaoke with his friends
A. Singing. B. Drinking beer. C. Watching movies alone.
16. What does the woman think of watching TV
A. A waste of time. B. A good way to relax. C. A good way to learn new things.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. How old is Flora’s son
A. 8. B. 10. C. 12.
18. What does Flora want to know
A. How to make her kids get along well.
B. How to encourage her kids to be brave.
C. How to help kids get along well with their friends.
19. How did the speaker’s son feel when he was compared with his sister
A. Surprised. B. Sad. C. Calm.
20. Where does the speaker work most, probably
A. In a hospital. B. At a radio station. C. In a company.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Four Famous Festivals in the World
Holi Festival in India
The ancient Hindu festival of Holi is held in late February and early March. This colorful act symbolizes the victory of good over evil (邪恶) each year. It begins with a bonfire (篝火) , the flame of which burns away evil, and after that, the participants are in for some real fun. Crowds of people sprinkle (酒) each other with colored powder and organic paints as a sign of goodness and good luck.
Venice Carnival in Italy
The most romantic city in Italy fills with bright colors and sounds of music every year at the end of February. Residents and guests of Venice dress up in splendid costumes in the style of the Middle Ages and cover their faces with masks. The carnival ends with the awarding of the competitors who have showed the most original and colorful costumes.
Tomorrowland in Belgium
The biggest electronic music festival in the world is held at the end of July in the Belgian city of Boom. The famous three-day event annually gathers more than 300 thousand guests. The main stages are set up in a large park with artificial ponds and beautiful green areas. The area will be equipped in advance with food courts, grills, and all the necessary equipment.
Burning Man in the USA
Many cultural events pale in comparison to the legendary Burning Man, held in Nevada from the last Monday in August to the first Monday in September. The unique atmosphere is created not only by the organizers and the desert where the festival takes place but also by the participants themselves.
They build a tent city with homemade art objects and the necessary equipment. The highlight of the festival is the burning of a huge wooden statue of a man and the main temple.
21. Which festival is held in late February and early March
A. Holi Festival. B. Venice Carnival.
C. Tomorrowland. D. Burning Man.
22. What does Venice Carnival in Italy end with
A. A bonfire. B. A food feast.
C. The awarding of the competitors. D. The burning of a huge wooden man.
23. Where is Burning Man held
A. Near a pond. B. In a desert.
C. In a large park. D. Along the city street.
B
Bianca Valenti had an experience which nearly killed her. One day in 2007 when she paddled (划船) out at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, she met a wave the height of a two-story house.
“The moment I went under water, I was just getting knocked. And then my feet touched the sand bottom there. I swam to the surface. At this point my lungs were burning painfully. Luckily there wasn't another wave.” That was when Valenti knew she had the drive and skill to surf big waves.
By 2014, Valenti surfed and won her first big waves match at Nelscott Reef in Oregon. There, she met fellow professionals Paige Alms, Andrea Moller, and Keala Kennelly. “Two things got me fired up at that point,” she said. “I wanted to have the opportunity to win more events, but there weren't more events for women. Also I noticed that just the sight of women surfing big waves was opening people's minds… That's really annoying.” Luckily, Valenti, Alms, Moller, and Kennelly became a group and decided to stick together, support each other, and then fight together.
The four surfers formed Committee for Equity in Women's Surfing (CEWS) to fight for entrance at Mavericks—a match set in the surfing location of the same name, north of Half Moon Bay. Mavericks was invitation-only and was open to only men when CEWS was formed. Now, through the organization's hard work with the State of California, women are awarded 12 spots to surf.
When Valenti was young, there weren't many women represented in surfing culture. “I think it's important for young kids to have all kinds of role models. That way they know all the people who they see as superheroes are just normal people who have crazy dreams. And sometimes the dreams aren't even that crazy. If you work hard and you stick together with your friends, you can do anything You can move mountains.”
24. What inspired Valenti to surf big waves
A. Her gift in learning surfing skills. B. Her near-death experience in 2007.
C. Her desire to be the best role model. D. Her courage to challenge men surfers.
25. What does the underlined phrase “fired up” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Angry. B. Excited. C. Disappointed. D. Confused.
26. What do we know about Mavericks in Valenti's time
A. It was named after Half Moon bay. B. All surfers were admitted to it freely.
C. It opened 12 spots for women surfers. D. Surfers could only attend it by invitation.
27. Which of the following words can best describe Valenti
A. Tough and sensitive. B. Emotional and passive.
C. Brave and determined. D. Simple-minded and helpful.
C
Engineering researchers at the Ohio State University found that walking at varying speeds can burn more calories (卡路里) compared to maintaining the same speed. The act of changing speeds burns energy, and the researchers found that up to eight percent of the energy we use during walks could be due to the energy necessary to start and stop walking.
“Walking at any speed costs some energy, but when you’re changing the speed, you’re pressing the gas pedal (踏板) , Nidhi Seethapathi, first author of the study and doctoral fellow in mechanical engineering, said in a statement. Changing the kinetic (运动的) energy of the person requires more work from the legs and that process certainly burns more energy. Researchers measured the cost of changing walking speeds by having study participants change their walking space on a treadmill (跑步机) while its speed remained the same. Participants changed between speeding up to move to the front of the treadmill, and slowing down to move to the back of the treadmill.
“Our study suggests that to burn more calories you should change your walking speed fast and often,” Seethapathi said. “Increasing your speed for one minute every five minutes would surely increase your calorie burn. But this is mainly because you’re walking faster during that one-minute. The kind of speed changes we are talking about in the paper are more frequent — every few seconds rather than every few minutes.”
If you’re walking to lose weight and want to burn more calories as the study suggests, constantly (连续地) stop and start walking again. For example, walk for three seconds, stop, walk for three seconds, stop, and so on, so you’re consuming energy every time you change speeds. Doing things you wouldn’t normally do on your walk, such as walking in a curve (曲线) instead of a straight line, walking with weights on your legs, or swinging your arms like a crazy person can also help you burn more calories.
28. How can you walk to lose more weight
A. By both walking and running. B. By walking at the same speed.
C. By following the doctor’s advice. D. By changing your walking speed.
29 Why does Nidhi Seethapathi mention the gas pedal
A. To stress the way to speed up. B. To share her driving experience.
C. To help make her opinion clear. D. To remind people to drive slowly.
30. What else do researchers suggest doing
A. Walking in an unnatural way.
B. Running regularly every day in the morning.
C. Changing your goals once you have got one.
D. Weighing to see how many pounds you melt.
31. Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A. The Faster, the Thinner B. A Simple Trick Helps to Burn More Calories
C. How to Lose More Weight D. Walking at the Same Speed Makes No Sense
D
As you're packing up your Christmas decorations, you might be wondering which type of tree is actually better for the environment; a real one or a synthetic (合成的) one made out of plastic While the answer isn't as simple as you might think, one has slight advantages over the other.
Obviously, trees are good for the environment as they capture CO2, and store it inside of their branches, needles, and also roots. Christmas trees are the same. Christmas tree farming could actually have environmental benefits that you might not have thought of. It takes 10 years for Christmas trees to grow up to 6 feet. Over this decade, the trees house animals and also absorb CO from the atmosphere.
However, the way Christmas trees are planted can be difficult, especially when pesticides are used a lot and taking into consideration the fact that natural ecosystems (生态系统) are cleared out in order to make room for Christmas tree plantations.
If you prefer to have a real tree, you'd better find a local source in order to avoid shipping, which causes more carbon emissions (排放) . It's also really important to deal with them properly. If trees end up in landfills, they will have a negative environmental impact. The best way to deal with them is to cut them up and recycle them as wood chippings (木屑) .
So what about those synthetic trees Of course, they can be used again and again year after year, but their major disadvantage is that they are typically made of PVC, which happens to be one of the most damaging plastics. It can also produce poisonous pollution, end up in animals' bodies and even affect all up and down the food chain. It is also quite difficult to recycle.
So who's the winner It seems that getting a real tree is surprisingly the better deal for the environment. Meanwhile, make sure you deal with it properly once the holiday season is over.
32. What can we know about real Christmas trees from the text
A. They are very difficult to find. B. They can be recycled year after year.
C. They are damaged by too many pests D. They have more positive environmental impacts.
33. What should you do if you prefer to have a real tree
A. Pack it up when shipping. B. Deal with it correctly.
C. Make it end up in the landfills. D. Find a reliable source to get one.
34. What's the author's attitude to synthetic trees
A. Favorable. B. Satisfied. C. Objective. D. Sensitive.
35. Why does the author write this text
A. To give ways of Christmas trees planting.
B. To tell how to protect natural ecosystems.
C. To offer suggestions on how to decorate Christmas trees.
D. To show which Christmas tree is more environmentally-friendly.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Friendships are an important aspect of life, but sometimes making friends can seem hard.
Perhaps there is a new person in your school who seems cool, and you'd like to get to know him. Here are some ways for you to break the ice.
Smile.
When you see them, greet them with a kind smile. ___36___ You may have never smiled at or even made eye contact with them before, so they may have no idea that you want to be friends with them. Smiling will plant a seed in their mind that you have some level of interest.
Greet them with a hello.
If you see them in the mornings or walk past them on your way to class, greet them with “hello” This will likely begin to spark an interest in them to know more about you and to talk to you. ___37___
Ask a favour.
This is another way to guarantee (确保) that you are noticed and a way to start building a friendship with them. For example, you might ask them something like, “___38___” if they are standing by the supplies desk in the classroom.
Ask a question.
Another great way to begin having small conversations is to ask small, simple questions. They will appreciate the opportunity to be able to help you if you ask questions like “ ___39___” If you're lucky, they may begin to rely on you when they have questions as well.
___40___
If you have common friends with this person, a great way to know him is to have your friends introduce you to him. This is perhaps the easiest and most effective way to break the ice.
A. Can you take a pencil for me
B. Always listen more than you speak.
C. Smiles indicate friendliness and warmth.
D. Ask your common friends to introduce you.
E. This will also guarantee that they notice you.
F. The act of smiling can also affect your feeling.
G. What chapter did the teacher say we should turn to
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Like every day, one evening I went to the park to relax myself. I ___41___ on the bench. My eyes ___42___ a pair of cute children who seemed to be siblings (亲兄妹) . I stared at them more as they were ___43___ in their usual fun game: hide and seek. I enjoyed their game without being a (n) ___44___.
While playing, the little girl came running towards me to hide behind the bench. I sat ___45___ to help her to hide. After ___46___ his countdown, the boy searched for her here and there. At last, he spotted her behind me and screamed, “Grace, come out. I saw you.” They both started pulling each other. I enjoyed their game ___47___.
Suddenly, I noticed Grace rush towards a (n) ___48___ puppy (小狗) with her brother and kept it on her lap. The puppy was not far away from the ___49___ where I rested. Many visitors were there. But nobody paid any attention to it. The little puppy got a big wound on its left hind leg. She untied her hair and ___50___ the wound with her wide ribbon (发带) . And the boy took out his water bottle to relieve its ___51___. The little girl kissed the puppy and ___52___ moved her tiny palm (手掌) over its body.
When it was time for them to go home, the girl was ___53___ to leave the puppy alone in that condition. Her brother ___54___ her to visit again the next morning. What sweet kids they were! Life would be better if everyone ___55___ love and kindness to others like them.
41. A. slept B. rested C. studied D. worked
42. A. fell for B. fell behind C. fell upon D. fell into
43. A. involved B. concerned C. experienced D. charged
44. A. participant B. instructor C. child D. parent
45. A. backward B. straight C. forward D. down
46. A. beginning B. making C. finishing D. holding
47. A. directly B. fully C. effectively D. typically
48. A. missing B. lovely C. infected D. wounded
49. A. bench B. hotel C. camp D. beach
50. A. touched B. found C. cleaned D. wrapped
51. A. exhaustion B. thirst C. hunger D. cold
52. A. quickly B. slowly C. rudely D. softly
53. A. unwilling B. thrilled C. eager D. unlikely
54. A. wished B. reminded C. expected D. promised
55. A. believes B. rewards C. presents D. reflects
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
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。
Square dancing got more popular after the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games as the government wanted to promote national fitness activities. It was ___56___ (far) encouraged as a good way of exercise for retirees in 2023. According ___57___ official statistics, there are presently over 120 million Chinese ___58___ regularly dance across the nation’s squares.
Dancing groups usually form a small society of organizers, lead ___59___ (dancer) and other participants. It is more than just dancing. It’s ___60___ way of socializing, about meeting new friends ___61___ sharing their life trivia (琐事) with others.
To meet more seniors’ needs for improvement, both online and offline training classes were organized, ___62___ (support) by the governments at all levels. Similarly, national and regional competitions ___63___ (hold) to attract these ageing performers.
In recent years, guidelines are introduced ___64___ (make) this activity more friendly to the public and ensure ___65___ (it) development. The guidelines include standardizing a recommended music volume and permitted practice times.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 期末考试在即，为了帮助同学们学会调节考前心理压力，你校打算举办一场英语演讲比赛，请你以How to face the final exam 为题写一篇发言稿参赛，谈谈你的个人建议。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
How to face the final exam
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
This is a heartwarming story and it began unfolding itself on Father's Day when some kind people got so creative that they could get an elderly man out of the heat.
The 70-year-old man, Rosario Del Real, was pushing a cart around a Chicago neighborhood—hard work for anyone on a hot summer day. But now, thanks to some sweet customers and the kindness that spread quickly, he may finally have the opportunity to enjoy his retirement. Rosario Del Real worked harder than many folks half his age. Until this month, he had been working as a carpenter from home. Since an injury forced him to take a break from his profession, he pushed a refrigerator cart through the streets, selling Mexican-style ice pops (冰棒) to the neighbors. Don Rosario, as he was affectionately known, was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and wore his traditional cowboy suit, hat and belt whenever he sold his frozen treats.
It may have been a holiday for dads across the US, but for Don Rosario, it was “another day at the office”, pushing his refrigerator cart around the neighborhood, Oscar Gonzalez and his friend Victor Dominguez were hosting a Father's Day barbecue for their families and they found the poor old man who had to work on such a hot day. It was agreed that something had to be done to help this old man. So they invited the hardworking salesman to join them. However, the salesman thanked them but didn't stop his hard work because his refrigerator was still full of frozen treats. He had to sell them out before having a rest, though he needed it so much.
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。
Everyone bonded (联合) very quickly.
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Don Rosario was moved to tears by their generosity that day.
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