河南省洛阳市重点中学2023-2024学年高一上学期预英才班选拔考试英语部分试题（PDF版含解析，无听力部分）

洛阳一高 2024 级英才班选拔考试英语部分试题
2023 年 7 月 9 日
一、阅读单选
In our daily life, robots are often found to do work that is too dangerous, boring,
difficult, or dirty. And we often see kids play with toy robots.
But what exactly is a robot There are some important characteristics(特征)that a robot
must have. These characteristics might help you to decide what is and what is not a robot.
They will also help you to decide what you will need to build into a machine before it can be
considered as a robot. A robot has these important characteristics:
Sensing First of all, your robot would have to be able to sense the environment around
it. It should have the following sensors(传感器): light sensors (eyes), touch sensors (hands),
chemical sensors (nose), hearing sensors (ears) and taste sensors (tongue).
Movement A robot needs to be able to move around its environment. It can move on
wheels, walk on legs or be driven by small engines. A robot can move either the whole body
or just parts of it.
Energy A robot needs to be able to power itself. Some robots might power itself with
sunlight, some might with electricity, while others with the battery(电池). The way your robot
gets its energy will depend on what your robot needs to do.
Intelligence A robot needs some kind of “smarts”. A programmar is the person who
gives the robot its “smarts”. The robot will have to have a certain way to receive the program
so that it knows what to do.
1．According to paragraph 1, what can robots do for people
A．Robots can teach children.
B．Robots can learn by themselves.
C．Robots can join in competitions.
D．Robots can do some unpleasant work.
2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A．The toy. B．The characteristic. C．The machine. D．The engine.
3．What can the chemical sensors help a robot to do
A．They can help robots to see.
B．They can help robots to hear.
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C．They can help robots to smell.
D．They can help robots to catch things.
4．In how many ways can a robot power itself according to the passage
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
5．What is the writer’s main purpose of writing the passage
A．To introduce the history of robots.
B．To describe the movement of a robot.
C．To tell what a robot can do in our life.
D．To help people understand what a robot is.
“Life is speeding up. Everyone is becoming unwell.” This may sound like something
someone would say today. But in fact, an unwell person who lived in ancient Rome wrote it.
We all love new inventions. They are exciting, amazing and can even change our lives.
But is it true that having all these developments really improves the quality of our lives.
Picture this: You’re rushing to finish your homework on the computer. Your mobile
phone rings. A message from your friend appears on the screen. The noise from the telephone
is getting louder and louder. Suddenly the computer goes blank and you lose all your work.
Now you have to stay up all night to get it done.
Inventions have speeded up our lives so much that they often leave us feeling stressed
and tired. Why do you think people who live far away from noisy cities, who have no
telephones, no cars, not even any electricity often seem to be happier Perhaps that is because
they live simpler lives.
One family in the UK went “back in time” to see what life was like without all the
inventions we have today. The grandparents, with their daughter, and grandsons, Benjamin,
10, and Thomas, 7, spent nine weeks in a 1940s house. They had no washing machine,
microwave, computer or mobile phone.
The grandmother, Lyn, said, “The more things you have, the more difficult life
becomes.” The boys said they fought less. Probably, they said, because there was less to fight
over, such as their computer. Benjamin also noticed that his grandmother had changed from
being a fashionable granny to one who cooked things.
6．Who was the quote (引语) in paragraph 1 written by
A．The old granny. B．The unwell writer.
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C．An ancient Roman. D．A creative inventor.
7．What does the writer want to tell us in paragraph 3
A．New inventions can bring us some troubles.
B．New inventions can help us work more efficiently.
C．New inventions can improve the quality of our lives.
D．New inventions can make people feel relaxed while working.
8．Why did the family choose to spend some time in a 1940s house
A．Because they loved to live simple lives.
B．Because they were troubled by modern inventions.
C．Because they all enjoyed by modern inventions.
D．Because they wanted to experience life without modern inventions.
9．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Their life became simpler.
B．The family enjoyed living together.
C．They fell in love with the old house.
D．They felt their life was full of excitement.
10．What is the passage mainly about
A．The history of technology.
B．Problems caused by technology.
C．The development of technology.
D．How technology improves our life.
When you walk in a Chinese city early in the morning, you’re likely to see groups of
people exercising in the park. You’ll see them moving through a series of slow graceful
movements. As their bodies flow from one exercise to the next, their minds are focused only
on their deep, relaxed breathing.
Tai chi is part of national cultural heritage (遗产) which Chinese people take pride in.
This ancient mind-body exercise is known as tai chi, and you don’t have to live in China to
benefit from it. According to a survey in 2007, more than 2 million Americans are currently
practicing tai chi.
Tai chi is called a mind-body type of exercise because it combines meditation, focused
breathing, and physical movement. Because it’s also a low-impact (低强度的 ) exercise, it
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may be particularly suitable for older adults, but it’s a beneficial exercise for people of all
ages.
Tai chi developed in China as a type of martial art. Today tai chi is used to develop
fitness, meditation, balance, breathing, and well-being.
If tai chi is something you might like to try, look for a tai chi class near you. Keep in
mind that training programs are different in many ways. You might want to ask around for a
recommendation or try a class before you sign up. Ask potential tai chi instructors about their
training and experience.
Tai chi is generally considered a low-risk exercise that is both safe and enjoyable. If you
have any physical or medical problems, talk with your health care provider before starting
any exercise program. And remember, although tai chi has many benefits, it can’t take the
place of regular medical care.
11．Why does the author give the example in paragraph 1
A．To describe a scene.
B．To introduce the topic.
C．To summarize the text.
D．To guide the readers around the city.
12．What can we know from paragraph 2
A．Some foreigners are interested in tai chi.
B．Tai chi makes people happy, wise and energetic.
C．Chinese people don’t take tai chi seriously now.
D．Tai chi was considered a way to lengthen one’s life.
13．What does the underlined word “meditation” mean
A．Hard training. B．Deep thinking.
C．Body stretching. D．Violent exercising.
14．Who may benefit from practicing tai chi
A．Old people. B．The patients.
C．Young people. D．People of all ages.
15．What is the best title of this passage
A．Different Schools of Tai Chi around the World.
B．Tai Chi—a National Heritage and Wonderful Exercise.
C．Chinese Martial Arts—the Origin and Forms of Tai Chi.
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D．The Advantages and Disadvantages of Practicing Tai Chi.
二、阅读还原 6 选 5
请阅读下面短文，并从下列方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中，使原文的意思
完整、连贯。
Training for a marathon (马拉松) requires careful preparation. There are steady, gradual
increases in the length of the runs.
16 No one can say which brand will work best for you, so you have to rely on
the feel of each pair on your feet. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them
for a few days to double-check the fit. 17 As always, you should stretch at least ten
minutes before each run to prevent injuries.
During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day.
18 Relaxation is also important.
But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run. 19
After two weeks, start timing yourself. 20 Depending on the kind of race you
plan to enter, you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.
A．After six days, it is wise to take a day off to rest.
B．With each day, increase the distance by a half mile.
C．If they still feel good, you can begin running in them.
D．As a good marathon runner, you should have a healthy diet.
E．Now you are ready for a goal of improving distance and time.
F．Before you begin your training, buy the best-fitting running shoes.
三、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中所给词语的正确形式填空，并
将答案填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
There were two carpenters (木匠) in a village. 21 of them were good at their
jobs. The country’s king made a 22 (decide) to hold a contest to find out which one
was better. The winner would become the official royal carpenter.
The carpenters 23 (give) three days to carve (雕刻) a wooden mouse. The one
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24 carved the more lifelike mouse would win.
The first carpenter carved a mouse with lifelike features. The second carpenter’s mouse,
however, looked quite rough. In fact, it hardly looked 25 a mouse at all. The king
and his ministers agreed that the first carpenter was the winner.
The second carpenter said the judgment was 26 (fair). “We should ask cats.
Cats can recognize mice much better than humans.”
The king thought it was 27 reasonable point. He ordered his ministers to catch
several cats and bring them to judge the carpenters’ mice. 28 (surprise), all of the
cats were more attracted by the second carpenter’s mouse.
The king asked the second carpenter, “How did you make the cat 29 (belief)
that your mouse looked more real ” The carpenter said, “If you look closely, you can see that
I carved a mouse 30 (hold) a fishbone! The cats don’t care how real it looks, but
how good it might taste.”
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参考答案：
1．D 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．D
【导语】本文主要讲述了机器人的特征。
1．推理判断题。根据“robots are often found to do work that is too dangerous, boring, difficult, or
dirty.”可推知，机器人能够为人们做一些令人不愉快的工作。故选 D。
2．词义猜测题。根据“They will also help you to decide what you will need to build into a machine
before it can be considered as a robot.”可知，在它被认为是机器人之前，他们需要帮助你决定
你需要在机器里构建什么，所以 it 代指前文的机器。故选 C。
3．细节理解题。根据“chemical sensors (nose)”可知，化学传感器能帮助机器人闻东西。故选
C。
4．细节理解题。根据“Some robots might power itself with sunlight, some might with electricity,
while others with the battery”可知，本文介绍了阳光，电和电池三种充电方式。故选 B。
5．主旨大意题。根据“There are some important characteristics that a robot must have. These
characteristics might help you to decide what is and what is not a robot.”及全文内容可知，本文
主要介绍了机器人的特征，因此作者写本文的主要目的是“帮助人们理解什么是机器人”。故
选 D。
6．C 7．A 8．D 9．A 10．B
【导语】本文主要讲科技发明加速了我们的生活，但是并没有真正的改善我们的生活，却带
来了很多问题。
6．细节理解题。根据第一段“But in fact, an unknown person who lived in ancient Rome wrote
it.”可知，这句话是古罗马人说的。故选 C。
7．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Picture this: You’re rushing to finish your homework on the computer.
Your mobile phone rings. A message from your friend appears on the screen. The noise from the
telephone is getting louder and louder.”可知，第三段举例告诉我们新发明会给我们带来一些麻
烦。故选 A。
8．细节理解题。根据第五段“One family in the UK went ‘back in time’ to see what life was like
without all the inventions we have today.”可知，因为他们想体验没有现代发明的生活。故选
D。
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9．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Probably, they said, because there was less to fight over, such as
their computer. Benjamin also noticed that his grandmother had changed from being a fashionable
granny to one who cooked things.”可知，回到过去的生活后，他们的生活变得简单了。故选
A。
10．主旨大意题。根据“Inventions have speeded up our lives so much that they often leave us
feeling stressed and tired.”发明已经加速了我们的生活，以至于他们常常感到压力和疲惫。可
知，本文主要讲述了是科技带来的问题。故选 B。
11．B 12．A 13．B 14．D 15．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章向我们介绍了中国的传统文化形式——太极。
11．推理判断题。第一段向我们描述了一副人们成群结队在公园优雅锻炼的画面，而描述的
正是我国的传统文化——太极，所以判断，本段旨在介绍主题，故选 B。
12．细节理解题。根据“According to a survey in 2007, more than 2 million Americans are currently
practicing tai chi”可知一些外国人对太极感兴趣，故选 A。
13．词义猜测题。根据‘“Tai chi is called a mind-body type of exercise”可知太极被称为一项身
心型锻炼，而由“focused breathing, and physical movement”猜测其应与意识方面有关，故选
B。
14．细节理解题。根据“but it’s a beneficial exercise for people of all ages.”可知太极对所有年龄
的人都是有益的。故选 D。
15．标题归纳题。文章通篇主要介绍了我国的文化瑰宝——太极，故选 B。
16．F 17．C 18．A 19．B 20．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了马拉松训练之前的准备事项。
16．根据“No one can say which brand will work best for you, so you have to rely on the feel of
each pair on your feet.”可知，本段在讲述马拉松前选择合适的鞋。选项 F“在你开始训练之前，
买一双最合脚的跑鞋。”符合语境。故选 F。
17．根据“When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-check
the fit.”可知，下面要讲当你找到合适的鞋后的事。选项 C“如果它们仍然感觉良好，你可以
开始跑步了。”符合语境。故选 C。
18．根据“During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each
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day. ”可知，下面要说的是一周后的事情。选项 A“六天后，休息一天是明智的。”符合语境。
故选 A。
19．根据“But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run.”可知，下面要
讲的是设定一个目标后要做的事。选项 B“每天增加半英里的距离。”符合语境。故选 B。
20．根据“After two weeks, start timing yourself.”可知，下面讲的与时间有关。选项 E“现在你
已经准备好去实现增加距离和缩短时间的目标了。”符合语境。故选 E。
21．Both 22．decision 23．were given 24．who/that 25．like 26．unfair
27．a 28．Surprisingly 29．believe 30．holding
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了国王为两个技艺精湛的木匠举行了一场雕刻老鼠的
比赛，结果雕了看起来不太像老鼠的木匠赢得了比赛。
21．句意：他们俩擅长他们的工作。根据“There were two carpenters”和“of them were”可知应
是两者都，句首首字母需要大写。故填 Both。
22．句意：这个国家的国王决定举行一个比赛去查明哪一个是更棒的。此处应填名词，
decide“决定”动词，其名词为decision“决定”，make a decision“做决定”符合语境，故填decision。
23．句意：木匠们被给了三天的时间雕刻一个木雕老鼠。主语 The carpenters 和谓语 give 是
逻辑上的动宾关系，应用被动语态，而本文的时态为一般过去时，所以谓语结构为
“was/were+done”，主语为复数，应用 were，故填 were given。
24．句意：雕出更逼真的老鼠的那个人将获胜。此处应填定语从句引导词，先行词 one 代指
人，故填 who/that。
25．句意：事实上，它看起来几乎根本不像一个老鼠。look like“看起来像”符合语境，故填
like。
26．句意：第二个木匠说裁决是不公平的。根据“We should ask cats. Cats can recognize mice
much better than humans”可知第二个木匠不服气，觉得不公平，故填 unfair。
27．句意：国王认为这是一个合理的观点。此处应填不定冠词，reasonable“合理的”辅音音
素开头，故填 a。
28．句意：令人惊奇地是，所有的猫都更被第二个木匠的老鼠所吸引。此处应填副词，修饰
句子，句首首字母需要大写，故填 Surprisingly。
29．句意：你怎么使猫相信你的老鼠看起来更真实。根据“make”可知此处应填动词原形，
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belief“信念”名词，其动词为 believe“相信”，故填 believe。
30．句意：如果你近看，你能看到我雕了一个叼着鱼骨头的老鼠。此处应填动词现在分词，
作定语，故填 holding。
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