金牛区部分学校2023-2024学年高一上学期11月期中考试
英语
满 分: 150 分 时 间：120 分钟
第Ⅰ卷
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。
What does the woman want to do
A. Mail a letter. B. Use the restroom. C. Find the police station.
What will the man do first
A. Go to New York. B. Meet the woman. C. Visit Washington D.C.
What is the relationship between the woman and Dr. Philips
A. Hostess and gardener. B. Neighbors. C. Doctor and patient.
How does the man feel about the test
A. Confident. B. Worried. C. Sleepy.
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a bookstore. B. In an office. C. In a storehouse.
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。
听第 6 段材料, 回答第 6、7 题。
What happened to the man’s sunglasses
They fell into the pool.
He destroyed them by accident.
He left them back in the room.
Where does the woman suggest they go
A. The pool. B. The beach. C. The gift shop.
听第 7 段材料, 回答第 8、9 题。
What is the presentation mainly about
The causes of climate change.
The results of climate change.
The prevention of climate change.
Where did the man get his information
A. From a film. B. From a website. C. From a book.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 10 至 12 题。
What event took place right after lunch
A. A dance. B. A ceremony. C. A play.
What grade did Johnny probably just finish
A. Grade 11. B. Grade 10. C. Grade 9.
Who won an award for their achievement in sports
A. Chris. B. Paul. C. Mary.
听第 9 段材料, 回答第 13 至 16 题。
What course is the woman taking now
A. Criminal behavior. B. Psychology. C. Ecology.
How many courses is the man taking
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
What does the man probably want to be in the future
A. A policeman. B. A math teacher. C. An engineer.
What is the woman’s attitude to her professors
A. She admires them. B. She is afraid of them. C. She is disappointed in them.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 题。
Which city is the closest to Huacachina
A. Ica. B. Comatrana. C. Lima.
What makes Huacachina so remote
A. It’s in a desert. B. It’s on an island. C. It’s in the mountains.
How might the lake in Huacachina be described
A. It is blue like the sky. B. It is deep like the ocean. C. It is shiny like the glass.
What is the best way to get around the village
A. Taking a taxi. B. Walking. C. Taking a bus.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分 40 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, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Sitting on the edge of the world, Sydney is considered as one of the world’s beautiful cities. Here are some things you should do and see in Sydney.
Explore Sydney’s hottest neighborhood
Many big-ticket attractions can be found in or around the Circular Quay area, right by the port. Here, you can get on ferries ( 轮 渡 ) to faraway islands or go exploring on foot with the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and Museum of Contemporary all nearby.
Take side trips
Popular among outdoor types, the rough Blue Mountains—about two hours by train west of the city—promises winter skiing, excellent hiking and kangaroo sightings. Walking through the national park, travelers will watch forests, waterfalls, natural caves, small villages and rock formations.
The Hunter valley, just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, is Australia’s oldest wine region. Most vineyards(葡萄园) are family-owned, focusing on small production. Wine is more personal here.
Stay in style
The classic Langham Hotel is located just west of Circular Quay, offering easy access to the famous port.
As you explore its beautiful corridors ( 走廊), look for contemporary artworks from around the
world—The Langham Hotel has the largest art gathering (more than $1 million worth) in Australia. Meanwhile, those looking for a more relaxed experience can go camping on Cockatoo
Island—just a quick boat ride from Circular Quay.
Travel tips
Leaving tips at the bar or for a taxi isn’t expected, but it’s appreciated.
When riding in a taxi alone, it’s traditional to sit in the front seat.
Bring sun cream, sunglasses and hat—whatever the season.
On Sundays, families enjoy discounted fares on Sydney’s ferries and trains.
What can you do in the Blue Mountains
A. Explore the artificial caves. B. Watch the lovely kangaroos.
C. Taste locally produced wine. D. Enjoy the unique corridors.
What makes the Langham Hotel special
A. Its ideal location. B. Its first-class service.
C. Its big collection of artworks. D. Its modern architectural style.
Which of the following is strongly suggested about touring Sydney
A. Ensure sun protection. B. Offer bar tips.
C. Sit behind the driver in a taxi. D. Travel by train.
B
Marathon is one of the most difficult races in track and field, at a little over 42 kilometers. To be a world-class marathoner, you must run that distance in two and a half hours. But for some, completing a marathon race is a lifelong dream.
Jacqueline’s dream of being a world-class runner began when she was a child in Kenya. She soon realized she had the talent and the willpower to compete. She also knew she would have to train full-time, which meant not being able to work to help support her family. But she was confident that she could bring home prize money.
Jacqueline traveled to China to compete in the Zheng-Kai marathon knowing she had a good shot at winning the race, but more importantly, the $10, 000 prize that went with it. She was leading the women’s division when a male runner arrived at the water station. The man had trouble drinking water because a birth defect（缺陷）had left him without hands, and he struggled to drink from a plastic bottle. But any assistance from fans or race officials would result in his disqualification. Jacqueline noticed the man and immediately knew that he needed help. She grabbed a water bottle and helped him get the water his body needed to complete the race.
Runner after runner passed Jacqueline. Her hopes of winning were getting lost in numerous runners ahead of her. With only 4 kilometers left in the race, and certain that the male runner would now finish, Jacqueline picked up her pace and finally finished second.
That day, Jacqueline missed out on first place, but she finished something more important: humanity. She returned home with the smaller prize of second place, but to her family, she brought home something much more valuable to home: the right example.
What can we know about Jacqueline from paragraph 2
A. She was born with little sports talent. B. Her goal was to win a championship.
C. Her family opposed her going for a run. D. She had to train full-time to achieve her dream.
Why did the male runner struggle to drink from a plastic bottle
A. He was disabled. B. No assistance was allowed.
C. He had no access to the water station. D. He competed with other runners for water.
What happened after Jacqueline helped the male runner
She won second place at last.
She was criticised by her family.
She was disqualified for going against rules.
She fell behind several runners and gave up.
What is the attitude of Jacqueline’s family towards her deed
A. Cautious. B. Approving. C. Indifferent. D. Disappointed.
C
Are you the kind of person who hate school Or are you more like Michael Nicholson, who can’t stop learning He currently has 30 degrees including 22 master’s and a doctor’s degree! If you’re also crazy about studying, you might be a philomath — a person who loves to learn and study. The word comes from Greek with “phil” meaning “a lover of” and “math” meaning “learning”.
Humans are all philomaths to an extent — our brain is born to be curious. We want to learn and understand, partly to make sense of the world but also because of something called neoteny. This is a term that refers to the youthful characteristics of humans being remained into adulthood. One of these characteristics is neuroplasticity, which helps our brains stay flexible — this gives us the ability to learn throughout our lives. Many creatures which are close to us, like primates (灵长类), can’t do this and only learn during their youthhood.
But for every person who loves learning, there are plenty who can’t stand it. Lots of people remember their school days as being boring or even pointless. Why is this Educational experts have suggested that if an idea is too dull or too difficult to understand, it becomes harder to connect old and new ideas together. If that is the case, we lose interest and take in less information. This negative experience of education at school may lead to people avoiding learning opportunities in later life.
So, don’t let a negative educational experience prevent you learning something new as an adult. Take advantage of your biology and discover your inner philomath. Who knows what you could achieve
Why does the author mention “Michael Nicholson” in paragraph 1
A. To lead to a topic. B. To introduce a figure.
C. To present a rule. D. To raise a question.
What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Humans can be lifelong learners. B. Creatures like primates can’t learn.
C. Humans are born to know the world. D. Creatures have different learning abilities.
What may kill humans interest in later learning according to the text
A. Less learning opportunities. B. Old memories of school days.
C. Ways to connect old and new ideas. D. Bad education experiences when young.
What does the author intend to do by writing this text
To praise people who can’t stop learning.
To make it clear to people what is a philomath.
To explain why some people don’t like studying.
To encourage people to be passionate in learning.
D
Time to load up some popular games: new research indicates pigs have the mental capability
（能力）to play video games. The study tested the ability of four pigs (Hamlet, Omelette, Ebony
and Ivory) to play a simple joystick（操纵杆）game with their noses, moving a curso（r 光标）to four
targets on the screen. Although the animals didn’t demonstrate the skills to win a round any time, they did show an understanding of some elementary games. Performing well not by chance, the pigs appeared to recognize the movement of the cursor which was controlled by the joystick. The fact that they did so well despite a lack of flexible fingers is “extraordinary”, according to the researchers.
“It is no small achievement for an animal to grasp the concept that the behaviour they are performing is having an influence elsewhere. That pigs can do this to any degree should give us pause as to what else they are capable of learning and how such learning may influence them, “said the study’s lead author.
Researchers also noted that while the pigs could be taught to play the game using food as positive motivation ( 动力), they also responded well to social interaction. In fact, when the game was made more challenging and the pigs became unwilling to participate in it, “only word encouragement by the experimenter” would see training continue.
These findings are the latest to highlight the intelligence of pigs. Not only have they been shown to use mirrors to find hidden food, but studies have also demonstrated how pigs can be taught to “come” and “sit” after oral commands.
As with any sentient（有感觉力的）beings, how we interact with pigs and what we do to them
impacts and matters to them. We therefore have a moral duty to understand how pigs acquire information, and what they are capable of learning and remembering, because it ultimately offers the potential for how they understand their interactions with us and their environments.
What can be learned from Paragraph 1
The pigs sometimes won the video games.
The pigs operated joysticks with their noses.
The pigs competed with each other in the games.
The pigs sometimes performed well accidentally.
What does the underlined phrase “give us pause” refer to
A. Stop us from advancing. B. Affect us in learning.
C. Make us think seriously. D. Force us to receive training.
What made researchers believe pigs socially interacted well
Their being inspired by human words.
Their being driven by food.
Their being willing to keep trying.
Their being motivated by challenges.
Which of the following could be the best title
A. Smart pigs: best animal players B. Flexible noses: fun games
C. Oral commands: pig learners D. Pig players: learning potential
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 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。
Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resting your body clock. 36 Here’s how to make one.
37 In order to make a change, you need to decide why it’s important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.
Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags. 38 That’s a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.
Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you’re tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found. 39
Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you’ve tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record. 40 If not, take another look at other methods you could try.
Get a sleep specialist.
Find the right motivation.
A better plan for sleep can help.
And consider setting a second alarm.
If the steps you take are working, keep it up.
Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.
Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe to get coffee.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节, 满分 30 分)
第一节 完形填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分)
阅读下面的短文, 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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was two weeks before the New Year and my heart was full of gratitude. I had been employed at my new job for two months and I 41 it. One day, I walked through the door of the tall golden building 42 . Then a friend of mine took me to a corner. “People are being laid off,” she 43 . “Oh, I’m sure you’ll be 44 , though. They just hired you.”
At 10: 28 a. m., Henry, the hiring manager, called me to his office. He handed me some
45 to sign and then tried to 46 that the order came from the head office. I 47 as he explained. “I really appreciate that you hired me two months ago. I love this job. Thank you so much,” I said. Relieved, Henry rubbed ( 揉 ) his face and said, “The one thing I did not 48 to hear today was ‘thank you’.”
That night, as I pulled my 49 out of my purse, I noticed I had a voice mail. I listened to the message and couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Lucy, the hiring manager of a different company, said that I was highly recommended by my 50 manager. They said they had a(n) 51 that was perfect for me. Finally, she added, “Henry asked me to convey a message to you: Anyone who can be so 52 as he is leaving a job should have a chance to find another job!”
I had always 53 “thank you” as little gifts that I could give to others to brighten their days, gifts that were never returned. 54 , the day I was hired to a new job just
55 after being laid off, I knew that my gift of gratitude returned to me.
41. A. took B. loved C. knew D. disliked
42. A. proudly B. calmly C. carefully D. seriously
43. A. asked B. whispered C. added D. screamed
44. A. fine B. successful C. awful D. sorry
45. A. photos B. bills C. papers D. letters
46. A. doubt B. demand C. admit D. explain
47. A. nodded B. fell C. cried D. wept
48. A. worry B. expect C. care D. want
49. A. pen B. key C. wallet D. phone
50. A. former B. responsible C. new D. generous
51. A. company B. president C. office D. position
52. A. forgetful B. grateful C. helpful D. joyful
53. A. thought about B. talked about C. thought of D. spoken of
54. A. Besides B. Instead C. Therefore D. However
55. A. days B. hours C. weeks D. minutes
第二节 语法填空（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。
The University of Cambridge 61 (use) scores on gaokao as part of its admission criteria for Chinese students for the last few years, according to its official Weibo account.
However, it does not admit students simply 62 (base) on their test scores. In addition to top scores on gaokao, Chinese 63 (apply) also need to meet English language requirements, participate in an interview 64 take a subject-specific written admission assessment.
Internet users have 65 (broad) welcomed the move, 66 (say) this is a blessing for Chinese students 67 want to enter the university, though the requirement
68 (set) high, reported China Daily.
Stephen Toope, vice-chancellor of the university, said the reason for accepting gaokao scores is that Cambridge wants as much information as possible to evaluate candidates who are possibly suitable 69 studying here.
“Global universities must seek connection, communication and collaboration if we wish to see changes that will make the world a better place for everyone,” he said in March during a visit to Peking University, “All the universities are now trying to seek an approach to 70 (provide) an equal environment for students from all over the world.”
第Ⅱ卷
第四部分写作（共一节，满分 20 分） 第一节 读后续写（满分 20 分）
Eric was working in a selling business. He had been on the road visiting people for more than a month without going home. He couldn’t wait to get back to see his wife and children. It was coming up on Mother’s Day，and he usually tried to make it “back home”，but this year he was just too busy and too tired. The day when he was driving in a small town, he saw a flower shop. He said to himself，“I know what I will do. I’ll send my mother some roses.”
He stopped and went into the flower shop and saw a young man talking to the girl in it. “How many roses can I get for five dollars，Miss？” the young man asked. The girl was trying to explain that roses were expensive. Maybe the young man would be happy with something else.
“No. I have to have roses，” he said. “My mom was badly sick last year and I didn’t get to spend much time with her. I want to get something special. It has to be red roses，because that is her favorite.” He was stubborn.
The girl in the shop looked up at Eric and was just shaking her head. Something inside of Eric was touched by the boy’s voice. He wanted to get those roses so badly. Eric had been lucky in his business，and he looked at the girl and silently said that he would pay for the young man’s roses.
The girl looked at the young man and said，“OK, I will give you a dozen red roses for your dollars.” The young man almost jumped into the air. He took the flowers and ran down the store. It was worth more than fifty dollars just to see that kind of excitement.
Eric ordered his own flowers and asked the girl to have it delivered to his mother. After that， with a relief he drove down the road. Not long after his driving，he saw the young man walking to a graveyard(墓地)．
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假定你是李华，在你校学习的英国交换生 Frank 想参加中国诗词电视大赛（Chinese Poetry TV Competition），但他不知如何为此做准备，特写信向你寻求建议。请你给他写一封回信， 要点如下：
乐意帮助； 2. 具体建议； 3. 表达祝愿。
注意：1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
请勿使用真实人名和地名。高一英语答案
听力 1-5 BABAC 6-10 BCBAC 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 ABACB
阅读理解 21-23 BCA 24-27 DAAB 28-31 AADD 32-35 BCAD
七选五 36-40 CBGFE
完型填空 41-45 BABAC 46-50 DABDA 51-55 DBCDB
语法填空
61. has used 62. based 63. applicants 64. and 65. broadly
66. saying 67. who/that 68. is set 69. for 70. providing
读后续写
66. tired 67. his 68. trying 69. to explain 70. favorite
71. badly 72. was touched 73. excitement 74. delivered 75. drove
76. It was a time to visit his mother and show his love for her.
77. He felt it was worth more than fifty dollars just to see the young man’s excitement.
78. He might visit his mother on the coming Mother’s Day in person.
书面表达
Dear Frank,
It’s amazing that you’re interested in the popular Chinese Poetry TV Competition and want to
take part in it. I’m more than delighted to offer you some tips.
First of all, you should surf the Internet to learn about the brief history of Chinese poetry to get
a better understanding of it. The resources are available on many relevant websites. Additionally,
you had better recite as many poems as possible and seek help from teachers, which will enable you
to enlarge your knowledge about Chinese poetry. More importantly, watching previous events will
make you get familiar and well prepared so that you will not feel stressed or anxious during the
fiercely-competitive process.
Hope these suggestions will help you get started. Good luck in the competition.
Yours,
Li Hua
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听力原文
Text 1
W: Can you tell me where the nearest public bathroom is, please (1)
M: Actually, I’m looking for one myself! Maybe we should ask that policeman over there in
front of the post office. I’m sure he’d know.
Text 2
W: If I go to Washington, D.C., will you meet me there
M: I have to go to New York. (2) But if I have time, I’ll meet you there on Friday.
Text 3
M: Who is that guy cutting the grass across the street
W: That’s Dr. Philips. He just moved in to the Hendersons’ old house last weekend. You
should go over there and introduce yourself. (3)
M: Good idea. I could always use a new friend.
Text 4
W: Are you worried about the test today I’ve been studying all week for it.
M: I didn’t need to study very much. Science comes natural to me. I could probably do the test
with my eyes closed. (4)
Text 5
W: This is where we store everything before they get sent out to one of our five branches. (5)
If you have any questions, I’ll be in my office on the third floor.
M: I should be fine. Everything I need is in my employee brochure.
Text 6
M: The sun is so bright here by the pool! I wish I had my hat.
W: You left it at home
M: I think so. It was in my suitcase before we went to the airport, but I must have taken it out.
W: What about your sunglasses (6)
M: Well, those broke on the first day. They fell onto the beach, and I sat on them by accident.
(6)
W: You’ve had some bad luck on this vacation so far, honey! Hey, let’s go to the hotel gift
shop and buy you a new hat. (7) I want to get a new bathing suit anyway.
M: Great! Let me just get my wallet…
W: What’s wrong
M: You’re not going to believe what I left back in the room…
Text 7
W: That was a very interesting presentation. I never knew climate change was affecting our
oceans like that.
M: Me neither, until I looked into it. It’s scary to think that we can’t change some of the things
we’ve done to our planet.
W: I wish you would have talked more about what we can do to stop it.
M: Well, the damage has already been done. Plus, my speech was meant to present the reality
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of the situation, nothing more.
W: How did you learn about all this stuff (9)
M: I read a novel that got me interested in the idea, but I got all my information from a movie.
(9) It was much easier than having to do research online.
W: I bet. Can you give me the name of the book you read I need to choose a story to read for
my book report.
Text 8
W: How was your last day of school, Johnny (11) Tell me all about it.
M: It was so much fun, Mom! Right after lunch, we watched the school’s performance of The
Wizard of Oz. (10)
W: Don’t you have a couple of friends in that play (10)
M: Yeah. Chris and Lina were in the play. (10)
W: How did the awards go Did you win anything
M: The awards were boring. I won “Most Improved Musician” and “Outstanding
Achievement in Math”.
W: But that’s great! Why was it boring
M: Because after our awards, we had to watch the 9th and 10th graders get theirs. Those
younger kids always take so long! (11)
W: What about your friends
M: Mary won “Best Athlete” and Paul won “Outstanding Academic Achievement”. (12)
W: Good for them. Are you going somewhere this evening I was just about to make some
dinner.
M: We have the school dance, remember I’m going to shower and go back to school.
W: All right. Have a good time!
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M: What’s wrong, Kathy You look disappointed.
W: That’s because I am. I didn’t get into the course I wanted to, which means I have to take it
next term.
M: I remember you saying you wanted to get into psychology. Was that it
W: No, it was ecology. I’m in psychology now. (13) Apparently, it is recommended to take
them at the same time.
M: One term is not a long time. What’s the big deal
W: Because I’m taking four classes next term, and one of them is criminal behavior, which is
really hard. I don’t know how I’m going to manage another one. (14)
M: That is two more than I’m taking. (14) You are going to be so busy.
W: I know! Anyway, enough about me. How are your classes going
M: Tough. In order to get my engineering certificate, I have to take all these advanced math
classes. (15) My professor isn’t very nice, either.
W: I’ve been lucky with my professors. We have interesting lectures, and I can tell they love
what they’re doing. I hope one day I will be someone like them. (16)
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M: You will. I know it.
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Huacachina is a remote village in the country of Peru. After flying into the capital of Lima,
you need to take a bus to Ica. If you like visiting ancient temples, you can go to Comatrana instead.
It is nearer to Huacachina than Ica. (17) Keep in mind that taxis here will charge you more money,
because they are the only way into Huacachina. Fortunately, it is only a 20-minute ride. Once you
get to Huacachina, you will realize it is completely surrounded by desert as far as the eyes can see.
(18) In the middle of the small village is a small natural lake. Villagers say the lake looks like a
mirror, (19) and that the blue sky above looks like an upside-down ocean. The mud from its green
waters is said to have deep curing qualities. For entertainment you can bathe in the lake, drive
sand-vehicles, or explore the village, which takes less than 10 minutes to walk across. (20) If you
want a peaceful vacation in a unique place, Huacachina is the hidden treasure you are looking for.
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