四川省遂宁中学校2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题（含答案，无听力音频无文字材料）

2022-2023学年春季学期遂宁中学高2025届英语期中考试卷
考试时间：120分钟；总分：150分
注意事项：
1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷（选择题）
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．Where does the man most likely live
A．In Canada. B．In New York. C．In California.
2．How much money did the speakers make
A．$500. B．Less than $500. C．More than $500.
3．When will the film begin
A．At 5:50. B．At 6:20. C．At 6:40.
4．What does the woman mean
A．She wants to catch the cockroach (蟑螂).
B．She asks the waiter to catch the insect.
C．She wants to testify the truth.
5．What does the man want to buy
A．A camera. B．A computer. C．A phone.
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．What does the woman probably want the man to do
A．Do some cleaning.
B．Be careful in his job.
C．Take out the trash in turn.
7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Mother and son. B．Brother and sister. C．Manager and new worker.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What do we know about the man
A．He was too tired. B．He thought he was at the top. C．He drank all the water.
9．What was the weather like this morning in the city
A．It rained. B．The air quality was bad. C．It was a beautiful day.
10．Why does the woman say the old couple was lucky
A．The wall is closed in winter.
B．They didn’t injure themselves.
C．It isn’t very cold on the wall in summer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．How does Alex feel about the job interview
A．Disappointed. B．Regretful. C．Worried.
12．Why did Alex fail in the job interview
A．Luck didn’t favor him once again.
B．Someone fit the job better than him.
C．Something went wrong with his CV.
13．What does the woman offer to do
A．Write a CV. B．Apply for another job. C．Practise interview questions.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．How many apartments did Clive look at yesterday
A．Two. B．Three. C．Five.
15．What is Clive complaining about
A．The prices of the apartments. B．The cost of transport. C．The amount of work.
16．Why does Clive want to move
A．He lives too near to the railway.
B．He doesn’t like his present home.
C．He lives too far from his workplace.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Where is the Photocopy Room
A．Across from the restrooms.
B．Near the Reading Room.
C．To the east of the Circulation Desk.
18．What can listeners do in the study rooms
A．Do research. B．Check out books. C．Perform interactive activities.
19．When was the library built
A．1 year ago. B．5 years ago. C．20 years ago.
20．What is the speaker going to do next
A．Answer the listeners’ questions. B．Show the listeners around. C．Present some books.
第二部分　阅读理解(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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Istanbul&Faces
Titled"Timeless City:Istanbul&Faces", the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghai's sistership. The 42-year-old photographer focuses on the distinctive(独特的）historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with well-defined portraits.
Date:Till Jan. 18, 10 a. m. -4 p. m. Venue:Shanghai Art Collection Museum.
Knitted Works
The knitted(编织的）show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits(利益）going to charity when the exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.
Date:Till Jan. 1, 7 a. m. -9p. m. Venue:Bl Jinxiu Fun.
Old Shanghai Teahouse
The newly-opened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have"scary fun". Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.
Date:Daily, 11 a. m. -8 p. m. Venue:Mosaic Shanghai Mail.
Musical Titanic
The Tony Awards winning musical"Titanic"is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.
Date:Till Jan 22, 2 p. m. -7:30 p. m. Venue:SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.
21．Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkey's history
A．Shanghai Art Collection Museum. B．Mosaic Shanghai Mail.
C．B1 Jinxiu Fun. D．SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.
22．What can we know about knitted works
A．People can have a talk with the creators.
B．All the works can be sold when the show begins.
C．The show offers people chances to learn how to make one.
D．They were made by people from different places.
23．What makes the Musical Titanic special
A．Its opening time is the longest. B．It raises money for a special purpose.
C．It offers a lifelike experience under water. D．It allows interacting with performers.
B
“You should get a cat, ”my therapist(治疗专家)said. “A cat ” I couldn’t even look after myself. I took a deep breath and carefully considered the idea of welcoming a feline (猫科的)friend into my life. This seemed like too easy a fix for the fact that I couldn’t leave the house without bursting into tears.
When my partner and I found Cinnamon, her adoption profile made her out as the perfect kitten. We filled out the paperwork and prepared for her arrival.
When she came home, it became increasingly obvious that Cinnamon didn’t understand “no”, “stop it” or “don’t do that”. She was the worst cat I’ve ever owned. I was beginning to doubt my therapist’s advice.
After visiting our vet, she concluded that Cinnamon just wanted our attention. She fought tooth and nail to get a bite of our meals. She’d fearlessly lick sharp knives when left unattended for a split second. Cinnamon stole my heart with her bravery and kept me busier than I’d ever expected.
We decided to start taking her for walks. I could barely leave the house before, but my heart couldn’t say no to Cinnamon. Cinnamon showed me what bravery looked like. She didn’t stop to consider every possible outcome of a situation; she simply went for it. If there was a dog at a park, she would run toward it. She jumped without knowing where she would land. She loved adventure. I found myself mirroring her behavior after a while, jumping out of bed without a second thought. I began to find the motivation to get out of bed in the morning.
Cinnamon unfortunately passed away after a medical accident. I’m no stranger to sadness or grief, but losing my pet so suddenly was the most confusing emotional experience I’ve had to date. She no longer wakes me up at 5 am begging for breakfast, but she’s still the reason I get up every morning.
Our time is often cut unpredictably, unmistakably short. It would be a shame to live life being anything less than brave and adventurous.
24．Why did the author’s therapist recommend that she get a cat
A．To learn how to interact with animals. B．To help the author fill up her spare time.
C．To solve the author’s fear of going out. D．To distract the author’s attention from her pain.
25．How did the author feel at first after Cinnamon came home
A．Thrilled. B．Amazed. C．Pleased. D．Disappointed.
26．What can be inferred from the text
A．Walking Cinnamon outdoors became an adventure for the author.
B．The author was positively affected by Cinnamon’s courageous behavior.
C．Cinnamon loved going outside and took consequences into consideration.
D．The author decided to take Cinnamon outside as she was too troublesome to stay in.
27．What did the author want to convey in this text
A．Life is short and unpredictable. B．The loss of a pet can be painful.
C．We should have the courage to take risks.D．Animal-assisted therapy is the best cure for mental illness.
C
In about 23 years，it may finally be time to look up. A recently discovered asteroid (小行星) has a chance of hitting the earth on Valentine’s Day in 2046. It was discovered on Feb.26 at an observatory in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
While the thought of an asteroid hitting the earth may sound concerning, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) says people shouldn’t be worried.
The asteroid has an estimated diameter of 160 feet, which is about the same size as an Olympic swimming pool or the width of a football field.
“We’ve been tracking a new asteroid named 2023 DW that has a very small chance of impacting the earth. Often when new objects are discovered, it takes several weeks’ data to reduce the uncertainties and adequately predict their orbits years into the future, “NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO) said.
The asteroid is ranked on the Torino Scale as level 1 threat. The scale is a tool to categorize potential earth impacts, with zero being no threat and 10 being something that can cause a global disaster. One on the Torino Scale means 2023 DW is in the normal, or green zone.
“Current calculations show the chance of collision (碰撞) is extremely unlikely with no need for public concern,” NASA says of the green zone. “New telescopic observations will very likely lead to re-assignment to Level 0.”
Although 2023 DW doesn’t pose a great risk to the earth, NASA has been continuing to work to defend our planet from any asteroid that could cause disaster.
In September, 2022, NASA crashed its Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft, or DART, into an asteroid to see if it could change the trajectory of the space rock. NASA later confirmed the mission was a success, and is continuing to research how effective the method is, should a massive asteroid be headed our way.
28．What does NASA’s PDCO say about 2023 DW
A．It is too close to the earth. B．It must be destroyed in space.
C．Its orbit is still uncertain now. D．Its orbit should be changed.
29．How is 2023 DW ranked on the Torino Scale
A．As Level zero threat. B．As Level ten threat.
C．In the normal zone. D．In the threatening zone.
30．What does the underlined word “trajectory” mean in the last paragraph
A．Size. B．Weight. C．Angle. D．Path.
31．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A．An Asteroid Was Discovered at an Observatory in Chile
B．An Asteroid Is Coming Our Way, Unlikely to Hit Us
C．A Space Rock Has Just Passed the Earth
D．A Spacecraft Has Been Crashed Recently
D
ChatGPT, designed by OpenAI to carry on conversations just like humans, has become a viral excitement. The AI-powered tool went from zero to a million users in just five days! Its ability to provide in-depth answers to user questions has even drawn the attention of distinguished technology companies.
The intelligent robot understands what the user says or types and then responds in a way that makes sense. Its vast body of knowledge has been gathered from the internet and archived books. It is further trained by humans. This makes ChatGPT a useful tool for researching almost any topic.
“We have a lot of information on the internet, but you normally have to Google it, then read it and then do something with it,” says Ricardo, chief science officer and co-founder of AI company Erudit. “Now you’ll have this resource that can process the whole internet and all of the information it contains for you to answer your question.”
ChatGPT cannot think on its own. It depends on the information that it has been trained on. As a result, the AI tool works well for things that have accurate data available. However, when unsure, ChatGPT can get creative and flow out incorrect responses. OpenAI cautions users to check the information no matter how logical it sounds. Also, ChatGPT has only been trained with information till 2021. Hence, it cannot be relied upon for anything that happened after that.
Experts believe ChatGPT has limitless potential to solve real-world problems. It can translate long texts into different languages, create content on almost any topic, and even summarize books.
However, ChatGPT has received mixed reactions from educators. Some believe it could serve as a valuable tool to help build literacy skills in the classroom. It could also be used to teach students difficult science or math concepts. But other educators think ChatGPT will encourage students to cheat. They fear this will prevent them from building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As a result, many districts are starting to ban its use in schools.
32．What is the unique feature of ChatGPT
A．It has artificial intelligence. B．It can answer users’ questions.
C．It has the largest number of users. D．It can engage in meaningful conversations.
33．What makes ChatGPT helpful to research various topics
A．Its capability of information processing. B．Its accurate information.
C．Its availability of up-to-date data. D．Its vast body of questions.
34．Why do ChatGPT users have to be cautious when using it
A．ChatGPT is unable to think itself. B．ChatGPT lacks creativity.
C．ChatGPT offers illogical information. D．ChatGPT is not properly trained.
35．What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT
A．Favorable. B．Disapproving. C．Objective. D．Intolerant.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How Not to Be Awkward
Not all of us are outgoing and ready to take the world by storm. Many among us are shy and may even feel kept apart from others. This usually happens when a person is still in his or her teen years and going through the socialization process. ____36____ Let’s try to find answers to the questions.
Stay in shape and dress up well
Sometimes, awkwardness could be due to being overweight. When you are large in size, you tend to get very self-conscious. So, in order to avoid this, get into the habit of exercising every day. ____37____ If you look as if you have just stepped out of a 1980’s film when actually it is 2011, there is no doubt that you are bound to feel awkward about yourself.
Be optimistic
Another effective tip on how not to feel awkward is to always keep a smile on your face. ____38____ On the other hand, a smiling, happy and positive think person is appreciated by everybody. So, smile when you meet acquaintances or even strangers, say a cheerful “Hi” and automatically some of your awkwardness will disappear completely!
____39____
This one really helps. Awkwardness generally develops when a person remains isolated from others. So, in order to change this situation, join groups. For instance, if you are a reading lover, join a book club. Joining people in book reading sessions as well as debates will help remove your awkwardness. Choose any activity of your choice, such as playing team sports or joining a dance class, and soon you will find your comfort level around people increasing day by day!
Develop your personality
Being a book-worm or an Internet addict will not get you anywhere. For self-improvement, take up a hobby that adds meaning to your life. Learn singing or try adventure sports. ____40____
A．Participate in Team Activities
B．Learn how to end a conversation
C．Secondly, have appropriate clothes on.
D．If you look sad, nobody will actually like being with you.
E．Something as simple as listening to music will do wonders too.
F．So, what can a person do to overcome this tendency to be awkward
G．Awkwardness could be because you do not have anything in common to talk about.
第三部分　语言知识运用(满分15分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible. I worried about my ___41___ and tried every new diet I read about online. I tried low-fat, no-fat, only bananas, no bananas — I almost went bananas, too.
Then I read an article that said ___42___ asking “Am I fat ”, I should be asking “Am I ___43___ ” I had no ___44___ a letter could make such a ___45___! Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight, things began to ___46___. Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos”, I would say “I want to ___47___ two kilometers in eight minutes” or “I want to be able to do 30 push-ups”. Rather than ___48___ the foods I enjoyed, I added healthy foods to my meals. I could ___49___ have a burger now and then, but I would ____50____ a salad or an apple.
Finally, I stopped ____51____ myself with actresses and models and ____52____ things that were wrong with my face or body. Instead, I made a list of the things I ____53____ about myself. By being ____54____ about myself and my body, I became both happier and ____55____.
41．A．face B．weight C．future D．comfort
42．A．because of B．except for C．instead of D．in case of
43．A．tall B．brave C．beautiful D．fit
44．A．source B．idea C．way D．experience
45．A．summary B．fortune C．difference D．chance
46．A．lose B．change C．survive D．fit
47．A．suffer B．find C．run D．get
48．A．taking in B．cutting out C．putting off D．making up
49．A．still B．never C．hardly D．seldom
50．A．throw B．add C．forget D．buy
51．A．thinking about B．dreaming of C．warning D．comparing
52．A．looking for B．getting rid of C．passing down D．looking after
53．A．maintained B．liked C．refused D．realized
54．A．anxious B．curious C．certain D．positive
55．A．wiser B．slimmer C．healthier D．calmer
第II卷（非选择题）
第一节(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。
Situated in the Haidian District, northwest of Beijing, the Summer Palace is 15 kilometers away from the downtown area. Being the ____56____ (large) and most well-preserved royal garden in China, it ____57____ (great) influences Chinese horticulture (园艺) and landscape with ____58____ (it) famous natural views and the works of humankind.
Originally ____59____ (name) Qingyi Yuan or the Garden of Clear Ripples, the Summer Palace was first constructed in 1750. It later ____60____ (become) the main residence of royal members at the end of the Qing Dynasty. However, like most of the gardens in Beijing, the Summer Palace ____61____ (destroy) by fire and was razed to the ground by the Anglo-French Allied Forces. Rebuilt in 1886, it was supposed to serve ____62____ a summer resort for the Empress Dowager Cixi. The year 1900 saw the Summer Palace _____63_____（suffer）another hit by the Eight-Power Allied Forces. Then the government spent two years repairing it. In 1924, it was open to ____64___ public. The Summer Palace was added to the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1998, and became one of the first national AAAAA tourist ____65____ (spot) in China.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
66．假设你是李华，校学生会主席，随着4.23“世界读书日”的临近，为点燃读书激情，共建书香校园 (a scholarly campus)，你校发起一项读书运动。请你以学生会的名义写一封倡议书，倡导同学们读书。
注意：
1. 写作词数为80词左右；
2. 说明读书的好处（至少两点）。
Dear students,
As the World Reading Day approaches,________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Students’ Union
第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
67．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Once upon a time, in a village, a little boy named Bob lived with his mother in their attractive little cottage. They didn’t have much but were content with the little they had. Every day after he came home from school, Bob would accompany his mother to the forest to collect firewood.
One day, when Bob was in the forest collecting wood, he came across a puppy which seemed to be all alone. Bob looked here and there for its owner but in vain. So he picked it up, put it under his shirt and carried it home. Reaching home, he said to her mother, “Mom, I found a little puppy alone in the forest! Can we keep him, please “ Feeling Bob’s happiness, his mother was in two minds about whether to keep the puppy or not. She told him, ”Oh Bob, that’s the cutest puppy I’ve ever seen! But we don’t have much. What will we do about his food and sleeping arrangement “ Bob replied, “It’s OK. I’ll give him half of my meals and let him sleep with me in my bed.” Hearing this, Bob’s mother just nodded. Bob’s happiness knew no bounds, and he named the puppy Milo.
From that day onwards, Bob and Milo became the best friends. Milo followed Bob wherever he went. When Bob went to school, Milo would diligently wait outside the classroom till the classes ended. At night, Milo slept next to Bob on his tiny bed and dreamed sweet dreams.
On one particular day, Milo was sick, unable to follow Bob, so he stayed at home. That day it rained heavily, and the roads everywhere turned slippery. On his way home, Bob was trying to reach home as soon as possible as he dreamed of Milo waiting for him and keeping him warm. Unfortunately, Bob missed seeing a hole at the side of the road and fell down the hole!
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
He cried for help, hoping to be heard by passers-by. _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Milo’s behavior drew the search party’s attention, and they ran towards the hole. ______________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2022-2023学年春季学期遂宁中学高2025届英语期中考试卷答案
听力
1-5 CBBCC 6-7 BC 8-10 BBC 11-13 ABC 14-16 CAC 17-20 ACCA
阅读
21-23 ADC 24-27 CDBC 28-31 CCDB 32-35 DAAC
七选五
36-40 FCDAE
完形填空
41-45 BCDBC 46-50 BCBAB 51-55 DABDC
语法填空
56．largest 57．greatly 58．its 59．named 60．became 61．was destroyed 62．as 63．suffering 64．the 65．spots
应用文写作
66．A possible version
Dear students,
As the World Reading Day approaches, in order to ignite our passion for reading and build a scholarly school, we are going to launch a reading activity in the school.
It is suggested that we should read more good books in the activity, especially literary works. Immersed in literature, we will have a good taste of different culture. In addition, we can broaden our horizon and enrich our knowledge through reading.
It is high time that we should create a more cultural atmosphere.Wish you have a fantastic reading voyage.
Students’ Union
读后续写
67．He cried for help, hoping to be heard by passers-by. But due to the loud thundering and noise of the heavy rains, no one heard him. It had become very late, and Bob’s mother was worried at home. She called the neighbors, and they formed a search party to find Bob. Milo, too, was worried, and so he joined them all. They searched high and low but still couldn’t find Bob. Milo used his keen sense of smell and went sniffing everywhere. When he came closer to the hole, he picked up Bob’s scents and started barking loudly.
Milo’s behavior drew the search party’s attention, and they ran towards the hole. When they looked into it, they found Bob sitting and shivering in the darkness, wet and cold. Some people comforted Bob gently while others fetched a rope quickly and dropped it down to Bob. He held onto one end and then they pulled him up. Everyone cheered, Milo jumping around happily. Bob’s mother hugged him tightly. Bob thanked everyone for helping him and hugged Milo lovingly for being his best friend and hero.