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湖南省娄底市2024-2025学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题
一、阅读理解（本大题共5小题）
Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things e and join us.
Timetable
Sunday8: 30—11: 30 Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students; you may also bring your own inventions. Monday19: 00—21: 00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe (宇宙), you can come.
Wednesday19: 30—21: 00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science Friday18: 30—21: 00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University of USA Learn to use Windows XP.
1．When can you probably have a chance to introduce your inventions
A．On Sunday. B．On Monday. C．On Wednesday. D．On Friday.
2．Where does the person who teaches Computer Science come from
A．Canada. B．Australia. C．New Zealand. D．America.
3．When can you go to the class if you want to learn something about satellites(卫星)
A．From 8: 30 to 11: 30 on Sunday. B．From 19: 00 to 21: 00 on Monday.
C．From 19: 30 to 21: 00 on Wednesday. D．From 18: 30 to 21: 00 on Friday.
High school ended and all I remembered was feeling stuck. Most of my peers (同龄人) had picked out their majors and some even planned their careers. But I was still wondering about that.
I’ve always enjoyed writing but didn’t know how to make a career out of it. After researching my options, such as journalism, I thought Professional Communications could improve my writing skills and lead me to a career in business. With that, I sent in my application, was accepted and started preparing for my first term of university.
When course intentions rolled around, I began looking at the list of minors. Marketing caught my attention. It would complement (补充) my communications degree while providing me with the necessary business courses that were outside of the program. Without hesitation, I scheduled marketing into my studies, with the goal of using that newfound knowledge to accompany the technical skills that my major would provide me with.
My school year began in a pretty typical way: the orientation week (迎新周), joining clubs and meeting new people. As time went on, I found myself enjoying the marketing courses more than the communications courses, and it was then that I first began to consider making a change. Finally, I spoke with a friend who had switched to a different major, and his words of encouragement were the final push I needed to go through with the decision. A few days later, I sent in my application, and soon I received my acceptance letter.
I’ve now been gifted with a wonderful start to the year, and I couldn’t be happier about making the change. I feel less pressured to “find myself” and can put 110% effort into my studies. A note to high school students: University brings with it a load of new beginnings and self-reflection. It’s perfectly fine to come into university thinking you want one thing and finding out along the way that it might not be the right path for you.
4．Why was the author at a loss after high school
A．She suffered from a lack of confidence.
B．She fell behind her peers in performance.
C．She was afraid to choose a wrong university.
D．She struggled to decide a future direction.
5．Which aspect of marketing attracted the author
A．Its business courses. B．Its exciting career opportunities.
C．Its stress on technical skills. D．Its courses related to writing.
6．What led the author to think about changing her major
A．The active encouragement from a friend.
B．Reduced interest in communications.
C．The growing passion for marketing courses.
D．Access to numerous new opportunities.
7．What does the author advise high school students to do
A．Think twice about major selection.
B．Be open to changing academic paths.
C．Concentrate all their efforts on study.
D．Engage in self-reflection consistently.
English is an excellent language to learn, whether it’s for business, travel or personal reasons. Here are some important ways to improve your spoken English.
When you have time to speak, just try your best to practice. Don’t wait until you “feel more comfortable” speaking in English, so start speaking English today. You’ll be surprised at how quickly your language skills improve. Find a native English speaker who is willing to spend some time speaking English with you—you may be able to offer them a language exchange, where they spend 30 minutes speaking English with you and you spend 30 minutes speaking your native language with them.
Even if you have a good knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary, native English speakers may find it’s very difficult to understand if you don’t work on your pronunciation. Correct , clear pronunciation is necessary if you really want to improve your English. Listen closely to how native English speakers pronounce certain words and sounds and do your best to copy them.
The wider your vocabulary and the more English phrases you learn, the easier speaking English will become. Once you have learned a new word or phrase, you should make an effort to use it in a sentence—this is the best way to keep it in mind. You should also start a notebook of phrases that English speakers use all the time.
Another great way to add some more English conversation into your weekly practice is to sign up for a class of discussion group. Attending an English class is a great way to pay attention to some of the more formal aspects of speaking English. A class will teach you the correct way of speaking. Attending a discussion group is a more informal and relaxed way of learning English, where the emphasis(重点) is more on communication and relationship building than on speaking “correct” English.
8．What is the best title of the text
A．Ways of improving your spoken English
B．English is an excellent language to learn
C．English is useful for business and travels
D．How to learn English grammar clearly
9．The writer suggested people start practicing when________.
A．they feel comfortable B．they meet the surprising thing
C．they have any time D．they improve their language skills
10．What is the best way to improve the pronunciation
A．Just remember the grammar.
B．Make sure how words are read and copy them.
C．Try the best to remember the spelling of the words.
D．Speak English when you “feel more comfortable”.
11．We can learn from the passage that_________.
A．it’s not necessary to find a native English speaker with whom you can practice speaking English
B．native English speakers can understand you easily if you have a good knowledge of grammar and vocabulary
C．An English party is a good place where you can learn the correct way of speaking
D．Using a new word or phrase in a sentence is the best way to memorize it
People’s voices frighten wildlife even more than the snarls (低吼) of lions, suggesting that we are the scariest animals. Giraffes, elephants, and more than a dozen other species of animals in a South African wildlife reserve ran away from loudspeakers twice as often when they heard the sounds of humans compared with those of lions, found by a study led by Michael Clinchy at the University of Western Ontario in Canada.
“This is a protected area, so these animals should not be fearful of us,” he says. “But whether you’re a wildlife tourist, or a poacher (盗猎者), or whatever, you’re all going to be seen as the same thing. The presence of the human is equally dangerous, regardless of what type of human you are.”
Clinchy and his colleagues had already discovered that the fear of predators (捕食者) can cause species to decline in number. Wanting to find out which was the most feared, the team decided to test humans against lions often seen as the world’s most fearsome predator on land, says Clinchy.
They set up loudspeakers and cameras on trees 10 meters away from animal paths near 21 waterholes in Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa, which hosts one of the largest remaining lion populations in the world. When animals approached the waterholes, the speakers immediately played back one of four kinds of recordings, all at the same volume. These included men and women speaking calmly in local languages, lions snarling, gun shots with or without barking dogs and the calls of regional birds.
The researchers captured 15,000 videos of 19 species of animals reacting to their recordings. They found that wildlife except lions ran around in response to human voices more than to any other sounds, and were also 40 percent quicker to escape.
The findings highlight the damaging impact that our presence could potentially be having significant ecological (生态的) results. Even so, the findings could lead to positive outcomes as well. Human voices might prevent wildlife from entering crop fields or farms.
12．Why are some animals fearful of human beings
A．Human beings are the strongest.
B．Human beings make them out of water.
C．Human beings may have caused great damage.
D．Human beings can make the loudest voice in the world.
13．What can be inferred about Greater Kruger National Park
A．There are many lions there.
B．There are 21 waterholes there.
C．It is easy to set up loudspeakers there.
D．It is easy to record the local people’s activities.
14．Which animal responded to human voices least
A．Elephants. B．Giraffes. C．Lions. D．Dogs.
15．What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A．The advantages of human voices to animals.
B．The damaging impact of human presence.
C．The significant ecological results of human voices.
D．The impact and possible application of human voices.
How to Face Your Fears
When you face your fears bravely, you open up endless chances to live your best life. By challenging what’s holding you back, you can finally break free from it. Following these practical steps will help you overcome (克服) your fears and have a brighter, more satisfying future.
Identify your fears
16 Identifying (识别) what causes the fears within you will help you overcome them. With this first step to admit your fears, you can begin to overcome them. Take some time to explore further and identify the real source of your fear. Ask yourself: What are you on earth afraid of 17 Understand the causes
After identifying what your fears are, it’s time to explore what causes them. 18 Spend some time here exploring the nature of your fears. Ask yourself, “Why am I experiencing fear ” When you answer the question, you will gain an understanding of the basic causes behind your fears.Set up clear goals
For you to face your fears effectively, you need to set clear and achievable goals. 19 With a clear goal in mind, you have the power to drive yourself forward in your journey. Breaking down your bigger goals into smaller ones is key. Taking a step-by-step way makes the process less frightening and builds your confidence as you go.Take action
At this point in your journey to overcome fear, it’s time to take action. Start small by dealing with the least fearful part and gradually work your way up to more challenging steps. 20 You can increase your confidence in your ability to learn, handle mistakes, achieve your goals, and try new experiences.
A．Write down what comes to your mind.
B．By taking action, you’ll gain new skills.
C．To face your fears, you must first admit them.
D．Recognize what it is that prevents you making progress.
E．Identify the goals you want to achieve by facing your fears.
F．Accepting your fears will lead you down a path of personal development.
G．You can find the solution to your fears by understanding where they come from.
二、完形填空（本大题共1小题）
I went to get a coffee this morning. A lovely lady came up to me and said, “You’re so pretty and I love your dress.” It made me feel 21 .
Then I dropped my car off for repair, and the girl 22 me had attractive nails, so I said, “Your nails are 23 painted.” She said thank you.
I then got an Uber back with a middle-aged Asian man, and on the way, we 24 a very weak elderly man, and the Uber driver was so kind. Not only did he 25 to me but he got out and 26 the old man to the car, fastened him in, made sure he was 27 , and comforted him. When he dropped me off, I said, “What a kind man you are!” I left him a big 28 . He then messaged me later and said 29 .
Later today, I got an Uber back to get my 30 . When I got in, I praised the lady for her perfume (香水), saying how 31 it was. We talked for a while. Then half way through the journey, she 32 in her bag and gave me her perfume. She said, “It’s a 33 from me to you.”
I left her a huge tip, too, just as a reminder that sometimes a simple 34 can make someone’s day. Never be afraid to 35 something beautiful to someone. You may just make their day better.
21．A．worried B．peaceful C．nice D．strange
22．A．comforting B．serving C．cheering D．admiring
23．A．beautifully B．simply C．thickly D．completely
24．A．calmed down B．called on C．watched over D．picked up
25．A．speak B．apologize C．refer D．turn
26．A．walked B．sent C．forced D．drove
27．A．healthy B．energetic C．grateful D．safe
28．A．smile B．tip C．message D．card
29．A．goodbye B．yes C．thanks D．sorry
30．A．car B．groceries C．bicycle D．awards
31．A．familiar B．common C．lovely D．expensive
32．A．checked B．reached C．rooted D．brought
33．A．gift B．prize C．reminder D．wonder
34．A．honor B．encouragement C．chat D．praise
35．A．teach B．lend C．say D．introduce
三、语法填空（本大题共1小题）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。
In the competition of Olympic weightlifting, the athletes try to lift the 36 (heavy) weight they can. There are special conditions they have to meet in order to compete: body weight, height and strength.
The Olympic weightlifting competition 37 (main) tests the limit of explosive strength. There are not many weightlifters 38 really like the competition and the explanation is very simple: They are short of explosive strength.
The weights used for the Olympic weightlifting competition change by the kilogram. The order in which the athletes enter the competition is not general, but it is set depending on the event. Usually the athlete with the lightest weight 39 (begin). If he/she is not successful, he/she can try again later. There is 40 maximum of three lifts allowed for every competition.
For many years the Olympic weightlifting competition was only for men. However, now women also take part in the competition. 41 was at the beginning of the 21st century that women’s competitions entered an 42 (organize) professional environment. For women, the competition is more difficult because of their different body structure. However, strength training 43 (skill) before competitions are widely and successfully used by women, too.
Lots of athletes who’ve ended up in Olympic weightlifting competitions have started with strength training only 44 (improve) their muscle condition and their body power. However, the demarcation line (分界线) is still not very clear 45 power training and competitions. This is why so many weightlifters have got into the Olympic weightlifting competition, even if their purpose was different in the beginning.
四、书信写作（本大题共1小题）
46．假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Chris来信欲了解乒乓球运动在中国的情况，请给他回信，并推荐这项运动，内容包括：
1. 开展情况；
2. 推荐理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、书面表达（本大题共1小题）
47．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
I spent almost three years in food service doing everything from washing dishes to working as a service director at a country club, Firstly, I waited tables, and it was actually one of my favorite jobs, mostly because of the people, One thing I learned is doing your job right .and focusing on ensuring that your customers have the best dining experience.
During college, I worked at a place called O’Malleys. It’s not open anymore so I don’t have to worry about getting anybody in trouble, and besides, this isn’t that kind of story.Every Sunday, these two ladies and a little girl would come in, and nobody wanted to wait on them because they were super cheap and never tipped, so I volunteered, and they became my regulars, I quickly learned that it was a mom, her young daughter, and her mother. They always ordered the same thing. They’d each get water, The two women would split an entree (主菜), and the young girl would get something off the child’s menu. And they’d leave no tip. I didn’t really care because Sunday lunch was always busy with the crowd, and their check was so small that even a 20% tip would have been just a few dollars. Besides, they were super nice, and I understood that this was their special time out. Going out just wasn’t something they could do. I did my best to treat them just like everybody else，which they appreciated.
This went on for over a year, Every Sunday, they would come in their pretty dresses, sit in my section, order the same thing they always did, and not leave me a tip... until one day,they did.
That day, they came in and ordered iced tea and a soda for the girl, I knew something was up. The two ladies each got their own entree nothing share, The little girl got a full order of chicken strips. I’m not sure why I remember exactly what she ordered.
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。
Of course, I asked what the celebration was.
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The mother said they were moving to Dallas the next week.
参考答案
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B
【答案】4．D 5．A 6．C 7．B
【答案】8．A 9．C 10．B 11．D
【答案】12．C 13．A 14．C 15．D
【答案】
16．C
17．A
18．G
19．E
20．B
【答案】
21．C 22．B 23．A 24．D 25．B 26．A 27．D 28．B 29．C 30．A 31．C 32．B 33．A 34．D 35．C
【答案】
36．heaviest 37．mainly 38．who/that 39．begins 40．a 41．It 42．organized/organised 43．skills 44．to improve 45．between
46．【答案】Dear Chris,
Knowing that you’re interested in table tennis in China, I am writing to recommend the sport to you.
Table tennis is highly popular in China, enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. You can find table tennis tables in many places like parks, schools and residential areas. Deeply rooted in Chinese culture, it has been a national pastime for decades. I highly recommend table tennis for two reasons. For one thing, it’s a social sport that not only brings people together but also strengthens bonds through friendly competition and teamwork. For another, it’s easy to learn and doesn’t require expensive equipment, making it accessible to everyone.
If you’re looking for a fun and engaging sport that promotes fitness and social interaction, table tennis is a perfect choice.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47．【答案】范文
Of course , I asked what the celebration was. I mean, it was obvious this was a special occasion. The mother of the small girl smiled at me and said, “I just graduated from nursing school. We wanted to come see you one last time and say thank you for making our Sundays so special. It meant so much to us to come in here and be treated like everybody else, even though we could never order very much or leave you a tip.
The mother said they were moving to Dallas the next week. She said, “We won’t becoming back. I got a job at Major Hospital, and we won’t see you anymore. ” I smiled and wished them the best of luck, letting them know I’d miss them. They enjoyed the delicious food happily. When I picked up their check, they had left me a fifty-dollar tip, which was about 150% of their bill. From the story, I see: Don’t worry about tips because you never know the customer’s true story. Sometimes the memory is worth more than the money.

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