陕西省渭南市澄城县2022-2023学年高一下学期期末检测英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

澄城县2022-2023学年高一下学期期末检测
英语试题
注意事项：
1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 选择题用2B铅笔将正确答案涂写在答题卡上；非选择题用0.5mm黑色墨水签字笔答在答题卡的指定答题区域内，超出答题区域答案无效。
3.答题前，请将姓名、考号、试卷类型按要求涂写在答题卡上。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 are the speakers
A. In a TV studio. B. In a travel agency. C. In a hotel.
2. What does the man think of the woman's dress
A. Cheap. B. Beautiful. C. Unique.
3. Which subject did Tom do best in
A. Chinese. B. Math. C. English.
4.What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Read the school magazine.
B. Help him with an article.
C. Join the school band.
5.When does the woman usually do the cleaning
A. On Saturday mornings.
B. On Saturday evenings.
C. On Sundays.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6.What is the woman doing
A. Complaining about the delay.
B. Doing a survey on airports.
C. Asking for information.
7. Which of the following places opens at 10:00
A. The restaurant.
B. The duty-free shop.
C. The currency exchange office.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What is playing on the radio station now
A. Commercials. B. A talk show. C. A music program.
9.What do we know about the man
A. He hates to spend much time on news.
B. He prefers detailed news stories.
C. He often listens to news broadcasts.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Family life. B. A weekend plan. C. Their new hobbies.
11. What do the children like to do now
A. Play with their friends.
B. Stay at home with parents.
C. Spend more time on movies.
12. Where does the woman suggest having fun next weekend
A. In the park. B. In the cinema. C. At her home.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What is greatly valued in the company
A. Employees' qualities.
B. Employees' appearances.
C. Employees' physical conditions.
14. What does the man need to do before work
A. Study the policies and practices.
B. Listen to customers' concerns.
C. Have a medical examination.
15. What is unnecessary for the man
A. Buying an insurance.
B. Being on time for work.
C. Working on weekends.
16. What will the man do
A. Go on his questions.
B. Expect the woman's reply.
C. Write down personal information.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When will It's My Opinion be broadcast
A. At8:30. B. At 10:30. C. At 11:30.
18. What songs will be broadcast on Radio 3
A. American songs. B. Brazilian songs. C. Italian songs.
19. What's the program about on Radio 2
A. Music. B. Sports. C. News.
20. Where can the audience enjoy the London Pop Spectacular
A. On Radio 4. B. On Radio 3. C. On Radio 1.
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
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21. What is the purpose of the summer writing program
A. To give teens professional tips.
B. To help teens connect with professionals.
C. To improve teens' writing ability.
D. To offer teens entertaining activities.
22. Which workshop will a short story lover choose
A. College Essay. B. Flash Fiction.
C. Humor Writing. D. Science Fiction.
23. How can teens get a discount
A. Join over 1 workshop. B. Sign up online.
C. Apply in advance. D. Register in groups.
B
Every day Zhao Dong goes around the city on a two-wheeled motorcycle running errands(差事)for its citizens for around eight hours. At night, the 26-year-old young man, taking off his helmet (头盔) and blue jacket, dives into small theaters where he is going to use stand-up comic sets inspired by his personal stories as a deliveryman to make people laugh.
In 2019, he found that running errands can bring him a good income. Then he moved from his hometown to Xi'an, and became a deliveryman. He turned all the hardships he has been going through these years into funny jokes,which brings a refreshing life. For him, the skill of humor is not something he was born with, but what he has been diligently(勤奋地)training with his sincerity and eagerness to get a better life.
On a freezing winter night, he stopped for a while in a bar after finishing the errands and heard rounds of cheers and laughs coming from the bar, and he was told that it was an open-mic event for stand-up comedy (脱口秀). He was crazy with the joyous atmosphere into which he wanted to get himself integrated. The club owner later sent him a guidebook for stand-up comedy and gave him a chance to go on stage. His performance attracted wider attention and he received an invitation from the Shanghai-based comedy company Xiaoguo Culture to join a comic training camp last year. It was his first time to take a plane and get out from Shaanxi province. He soon found that Shanghai offers more opportunities for stand-up comedy performers.
In October, he moved to the city. There, he still chose to be a deliveryman and put on comic performances for four or five times a week. For him, what's special about the comic form is its inclusiveness (包容性). “It welcomes people from all walks of life and varied backgrounds to share stories and express opinions on the same stage,” he says.
24. What does Zhao Dong want to do by using the stand-up comic sets
A. To introduce his personal stories.
B. To build up his confidence to be a deliveryman.
C. To provide more sources of amusement for people.
D. To help himself to adapt to his new job as soon as possible.
25. What does the underlined word “integrated” mean in paragraph 3
A. included. B. interested. C. injured. D. investigated.
26. What can we learn about the deliveryman from paragraph 3
A. He left Shanghai by plane for the first time.
B. He found his stand-up comedy career may take off in Shanghai.
C. He put on some performances to attract people's attention.
D. He rejected the invitation from a Shanghai-based comedy company.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. How a deliveryman earns a lot of money.
B. How a deliveryman puts on performance on the street.
C. How a deliveryman shares stories with all walks of life.
D. How a deliveryman finds a new role with a sense of humor.
C
Harvesting fruit is a very precise operation. The fruit must be picked when it is perfectly ripe. But with pickers in short supply in recent years, growers needed to quickly find another way to harvest their crops. Tevel Aerobotics Technologies came to the farmers' rescue with the Flying Autonomous Robots (FARs) that can help pick fruit.
“Not finding enough fruit pickers is every farmer's biggest concern," Yaniv Maor, Tevel's founder and CEO said. Ask any farmer, anywhere in the world and they'll tell you they don't have the people. Food consumption is increasing, but labor availability (劳动力可用性)is decreasing. If pickers are not available, fruit will go bad on the trees. The flying robots will work day and night in almost any weather, without taking a break,to pick as much ripe fruit as possible.
Maor set up Tevel in 2017 and developed the technology after seeing young Israelis pick fruit and get tired after a few hours. He realized that there had to be a better way, so he began developing the software and artificial intelligence (AI) that are needed for the smart robot pickers.“We have to teach the robots about the structure of each fruit, how to access the fruit and how to rotate (转动) it and disconnect it from the tree," Maor said.
The flying robots circle round trees and pick only the ripe ones with a twist (扭动) of their integrated grasper arms. The robots are fitted with cameras that use AI to assess the size and color of the fruit so that only the ripe ones are picked. The cameras also ensure that the robots' paths are not blocked.
The robots are currently picking Asian pears in Israel. In 2022, the FARs were used in pilot programs in Italy to pick peaches and other fruits,as well as in the US. They are not a replacement for labor, instead, they are a solution for the inadequate human pickers. In the future fewer people will work in picking and more will work in managing the robots, analyzing the data and making decisions.
28. Why are the FARs developed
A. To meet the shortage of pickers to pick fruit.
B. To improve the software and AI for smart robots.
C. To help farmers keep the fruit in perfect condition.
D. To relieve farmers from the tiredness of picking fruit.
29. What can we infer from paragraphs 2 and 3
A. Maor developed the FARs out of curiosity.
B. The FARs can produce more fruit for food consumption.
C. Labor shortage is an urgent problem in every country.
D. The FARs can work without stop in almost any weather.
30. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. How the robots work. B. What the robots consist of.
C. Why the robots are useful. D. Where the robots are used.
31. What is the author's attitude towards the FARs
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Worried. D. Unclear.
D
For people suffering from depression, there's an all-natural treatment they should use—getting more exercise. It could help fight depression, even if people have a genetic risk, new research shows.
For the study, researchers collected information from nearly 8,000 people and found those with related genes were more likely to have depression over the next two years after examining them. But that was less likely for people who were more active at the study's start, even if they had a family history of depression. Higher levels of physical activity helped protect even those with the highest genetic risk of depression.
Both high-intensity (高强度) exercise and low-intensity activities were associated with a reduced risk of depression. Adding four hours of exercise a week could lower the risk of a new episode (一段经历) of depression by 17%,according to the study. “Our findings strongly suggest that, when it comes to depression, being physically active has the potential to remove the added risk of future episodes in individuals who are genetically risky,” said lead author Karmel Choi. “On average, about 35 additional minutes of physical activity each day may help people to reduce their risk and protect against future depression episodes. ”Depression is a common mental illness globally, with more than 264 million people affected. “Depression is so ubiquitous,and that underlines the need for effective approaches that can impact as many people as possible,” Choi said. And mental health and primary care providers can use the findings to advise patients that there's something meaningful they can do to lower their risk of depression.
32. How did the researchers reach their conclusion
A. By analyzing a mass of data.
B. By conducting genetic research.
C. By comparing various levels of activity.
D. By tracking the subjects for many years.
33. What does the study show about depression
A. Physical activity betters medical treatment.
B. Exercise is able to decrease and prevent it.
C. Different levels of exercise intensity matter the same.
D. Exercising 35 minutes daily is the most effective treatment.
34. What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Harmful. B. Complex. C. Unusual. D. Common.
35. What is the purpose of the text
A. To discuss a disease. B. To introduce a method.
C. To analyze a genetic risk. D. To explain a phenomenon.
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。
You have been told more than once to gain greater confidence and believe your best days may still lie ahead. Now I tell you some secrets of improving confidence.
When you look good,you feel good. So take pride in your appearance. Make it a point to practice good hygiene (卫生),and get dressed each morning like you are going to work. 36 Then you'll find that your opinion of yourself becomes more positive.
Activities like learning to paint or play an instrument,studying a foreign language, and taking dance lessons or writing classes help inspire the natural desire to learn and master a new skill. 37 But it shows you can still accomplish new things and find enjoyment in them. This also reminds you that it's okay to make mistakes,so you can improve and grow, which helps build self-confidence.
38 Find a fitness challenge that you need to overcome, create a plan,and then work to meet that goal. Any form of exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise also helps you build confidence,while setting a challenge with mini-goals along the way lets you experience the wonderful feeling of accomplishment.
It's not easy to go out and interact with people as you age. 39 Lack of confidence can like socializing a challenge so it is a good idea to volunteer.Choose something you enjoy that also provides personal interaction and gives you a chance to use your available skills
Hep from your friends and teachers allows you to work through barriers that affect confidence. Never be afraid to seek help when you need it. 40
A. Face new challenges bravely.
B. Challenge yourself physically.
C. Being a beginner again is tough.
D. It's always a good thing to help each other.
E. Make efforts to improve your appearance.
F. You will improve your confidence instantly.
G. And this is even harder when you feel less confident.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The first time ever I realized that plastic was a serious matter for our planet was during a road trip in Western Australia, almost 12 years ago.
We 41 at a supermarket along the Coral Bay coast to buy some groceries and the lady at the counter told us they didn't sell any shopping bags in order to prevent plastic in the 42 and to help preserving the endangered turtles living in that area. After a first reaction of surprise, we 43 all our shopping in our arms and left.
This was just one of the many experiences I've lived that made me more 44 about my impact and pushed me to adopt different habits to live and 45 more sustainably. Our trip to Borneo was another life-changing 46 that has strengthened my resolution to a zero-waste lifestyle. While traveling in some Asian countries, we came to know that 47 drinkable water was always a challenge. So we had to travel with our water bottle, and we 48 to avoid using plastic during our trip.
Besides, we were also 49 impressed by our stay on Libaran Island. A sustainable turtle conservation 50 and the community had made big efforts to 51 the beaches and creatively re-use plastic for ten years. Despite that, the shore is 52 daily with tons of plastic coming from the tides.
Facing this global issue 53 ,raised in me a feeling of sadness and anger that soon turned into 54 :to do as much as possible to reduce plastic in our life. Small changes can 55 a difference!
41. A. stayed B. visited C. worked D. stopped
42. A. land B. ocean C. district D. supermarket
43. A. threw B. picked C. dropped D. carried
44. A. sure B. proud C. conscious D. comfortable
45. A. travel B. deliver C. remove D. play
46. A. story B. growth C. experience D. suffering
47. A. free B. cheap C. valuable D. safe
48. A. failed B. managed C. hesitated D. happened
49. A. firmly B. violently C. deeply D. dramatically
50. A. action B. project C. schedule D. protection
51. A. dry up B. tie up C. clean up D. take up
52. A. washed B. proved C. rushed D. injured
53. A. on purpose B. for sure C. to an extent D. in person
54. A. confusion B. determination C. frustration D. satisfaction
55. A. make B. do C. achieve D. find
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。
Cross talk, xiangsheng in Chinese, is a 56 (tradition) Chinese comedic performing art and one of China's most popular cultural forms. It's 57 (general) believed that cross talk developed sometime in the Qing Dynasty. After the People's Republic of China 58 (found) in 1949, this art became increasingly popular. Today, it is 59 .important part in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala and other countless shows in China.
There are four 60 (skill) in cross talk: talking, imitating,teasing and singing. Most of the time, 61 is performed by two actors—one serves as the leading actor while the other plays a supporting role. However, sometimes it is performed as a monologue (独白)， 62 is completed by one person mainly telling jokes, and at other times it is performed by more than two actors, 63 (call) group performance. Cross talk is humorous and its language is lively and rich 64 puns (双关语).
Jump into a taxi in Beijing, and chances are that your driver will be listening to a redio broadcast of a cross talk show. These days, more and more foreigners are becoming interested in 65 (study) the art of cross talk. Cross talk is a hage part of Chinese culture and it appears as if it's getting even more important.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请在天赋、努力和热爱中，选一个你认为最有可能带来成功的因素并结合个人经历写一篇英语文章参赛，内容包括：
1. 你的选择；
2.选择的原因；
3. 个人经历。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The Key to Success
第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Nupur walked along the road with a sad look on her face. Tomorrow was her friend Neeta's birthday but she did not have anything nice to wear to the party. Her father's small factory had closed down and there was hardly any money left at home to buy a new dress. Nupur decided to wear an old dress that had been her favourite for many years but was a litle too short for her now. “I will ask the tailor to lengthen it," Nupur said to herself. The tailor however refused to do so. “I don't take such work right now since the orders have started pouring in and my hands are full.”
Nupur left holding the bag with the dress in it and thought, "What am I to do " Suddenly she saw a lady get out of the car and walk towards the bank. The lady opened her handbag to take out some papers but her wallet fell to the ground. Unaware of it, the lady went into the bank. Nupur ran and picked up the wallet. There were so many people in the bank that she decided to wait on the steps.
After a long time the lady came out. Nupur handed her the wallet that she had dropped. The lady could not believe it. The little girl had been waiting for her for so long, just to give back the wallet. The lady looked at the contents and everything was just the way she had left it. She looked at the girl's old and dirty clothes. "What is your name and where are you going Can I drop you home " The lady asked. Nupur told the lady that she was going home. She also said that she had been to the tailor to get a dress tailored to wear for her friend's birthday party but the tailor had refused to do so and that her father was jobless.
注意：
1.线写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The lady looked at the dress with visible dirty spots.
In the evening, Nupur went to the lady's home to get her old dress back.
澄城县2022-2023学年高一下学期期末检测
英语参考答案及评分标准
第一部分 听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1—5 CBBCA 6—10 CBBAA 11—15 ACACC 16—20 BACBC
第二部分阅读（共25小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21—23 CBA 24—27 CABD 28—31 ADAB 32—35 ABDB 36—40 ECBGD
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)
41—45 DBDCA 46—50 CDBCB 51—55 CADBA
第二节(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. traditional 57. generally 58. was founded 59. an 60. skills
61. it 62. which 63. called 64. in 65. studying
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)
参考范文：
The Key to Success
Among all the factors contributing to success, some people hold that talent is the key, while others see passion as the most vital. As for me, I regard hard work as the most important factor.
As the old saying goes, “No pains, no gains. ” Hard work can make up for the lack of talent. Furthermore, hard work can even boost your luck. Thirdly, you may become passionate while you're working hard.
Take me as an example. I once failed maths. However, encouraged by my teacher, I chose to practice one easy test paper a day. Whenever I came across difficult mathematical problems, I always turned to my teacher for help. I managed to do complex exercises gradually. Finally, I became interested in maths, making great progress and getting high marks.
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
参考范文：
Paragraph 1:
The lady looked at the dress with visible dirty spots. She was once the owner of a store that made clothes for children. “Maybe I could do that. Would you like to let me try ” the lady smiled and said. Nupur nodded, pleasantly surprised. Then she paused and said,“Have you thought of a present to give to your friend ” “Why.yes!” Nupur answered enthusiastically. “My uncle gave me a new box of colored pencils. I'll give that to my friend.”“Great! Come over in the evening and collect your dress. ”The lady told Nupur her address and left.
Paragraph 2:
In the evening, Nupur went to the lady's home to get her old dress back. She was speechless to see it looked so impressive. The lady used lace to lengthen the dress. The collar and sleeves had been added decorations to as well. The lady also made a bag as a birthday gift for Nupur's friend. Nupur was overjoyed but then became nervous, since she thought she only had little pocket money. “How much should I pay for them, madam ”"Oh, dear" the lady laughed,“they're a tiny gift I think such an honest girl totally deserves.
澄城县2022-2023学年高一下学期期末检测
英语听力材料
Text1
W: Hello. This is the front desk. What can I do for you
M: Hi. I'm calling from Room 209. I couldn't find the TV Guide. Can you send me one, please
Text 2
M: You look like a million dollars (看上去十分漂亮) in your new dress.
W: It's very nice of you to say so. It is my birthday present from my mother. Your tie is also very handsome.
Text 3
W: Hi, Tom,how about your final exam
M: Oh, to my delight, I got a full mark in math. My hard work in it paid off (奏效) finally. But I failed in English. What about you
W: I did the best in Chinese, but failed in math. I should have worked harder at this subject.
Text 4
M: I am reading an article in the school magazine and learn that our school band needs another singer. You are such a good singer. Why not have a try
W: Really Thank you for telling me about it. I will sign up for it.
Text 5
M: Hi, Lily, weekend is coming. What do you usually do on weekends
W: On Saturday mornings, I usually do the cleaning at home,and in the evenings, I often go out for dinner with my friends. And I make it a rule to visit my parents on Sundays.
Text 6
W: Excuse me, my flight has been delayed and there are a few questions. Can you help me
M: Yes, madam. What can I do for you
W: First of all, where can I exchange some currency
M: You just go upstairs on the right,and you will see the currency exchange office.
W: Thank you. And can you tell me where the nearest restaurant is
M: This airport has many. Just walk down that corridor and you can take your pick(自己选).
W: Great. One more thing, do you know when the duty-free shop opens
M:I believe it opens at 10:00, madam.
W: Thank you.
M: You are welcome.
Text 7
M: Wow,the commercials on this radio station are really long.
W:You're funny, Henry. These aren't commercials. This is talk radio.
M: What does that mean This station doesn't play music
W: Nope. It has talk programs all day.
M: What could they possibly talk about for so long
W: They mostly discuss current events. I appreciate their detailed news stories.
M: That's interesting—I'm exactly the opposite. I get all of my news from Twitter because I don't have the time to read long articles or listen to news broadcasts.
Text 8
M: So, how are your children doing
W: Good, but they're pretty busy.
M: Oh, I know.
W: I don't think families spend enough time together— not like we used to.
M: That's for sure. We used to do everything with our parents when we were children. We'd go to the park, things like that.
W: Yeah, my dad used to play basketball with us. Now it seems that my children want to do everything with their friends.
M: Oh, I know. Mine too. I can't even get them to go to the movies with us.
W: Exactly. Well, maybe you can get them to come over to my house next weekend. We could all have a barbecue. Children are usually interested if there's food and a pool!
M:OK,I'll ask. Thanks, Mary.
Text 9
W: Let me tell you some of our policies and practices here at Globe Insurance.
M:All right.
W: We require all our employees to arrive on time for work. Employee character is very important to us. We expect everyone here at Globe Insurance to be hardworking, easy-going, and honest. M:I'm glad to hear that.
W: We also try to do the best we can for our employees. We make every effort to listen to our employees' concerns. Is there any additional information I can provide
M: Yes,as a matter of fact, I have two questions. First, could you tell me whether I would be required to have a medical examination before I start work
W: Yes, of course.
M: And would it be necessary for me to work on weekends
W: No, that wouldn't be necessary.
M: I see. Well, I've probably taken up enough of your time. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
W:We'll be in touch with you shortly.
M: OK, thank you. I'll be waiting for the good news.
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W: We have a little time before our next program, so let me tell you about some of the programs for the rest of the evening.
Here on Radio 4, at 8:30, we go over to Helston, in Cornwall for this week's edition of our regular discussion program, It's My Opinion. Over on Radio 3, also at 8:30, we have a concert of the 18th century Italian songs given by Gwen Harding with the Helston Festival Orchestra conducted by Frederick Davis.
If you're a sports enthusiast, there's a football commentary on Radio 2 at 9 o'clock. There's commentary on the whole of the second half of the Scotland against Brazil match from Rio de Janeiro.
Moving on to later in the evening, the 10 o'clock news. Just a word about Radio 1, where this year's London Pop Spectacular(精彩的表演) is being broadcast all evening until 11:30, live from Royal Victoria Hall in London. Now it's 8:30, and we go over to Helston for this week's edition of It's My Opinion.