吉林省吉林市名校2023-2024学年高一上学期12月期中考试英语试题(含答案)

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吉林市名校2023-2024学年高一上学期12月期中考试
英语试卷
考试范围：必修一1-5单元；考试时间：120分钟
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一、选词填空-句子（本大题共1小题，共15分）
1.
A.allow B.bothering C.gap D.inaccessible E.inefficient F.jumped G.personalized H.place I.purchase J.skipping K.strategies
Grocery shopping in person or online：Which is better？
Karen Spade knows how to collect coupons（优惠券） and price match.She runs her own savings website to teach others to shop and save as she does.
Yet when a nearby grocery store started offering online shopping about month ago，Spade （1） ______ at the chance to try it.She didn't even care there was a delivery fee and the store did not （2） ______ paper coupons or price matching for online orders.Why would a power shopper be willing to give up some of her favorite savings （3） ______ to shop online？
"For shoppers（4） ______ to collect coupons and price match，shopping in-store will bring bigger savings，"Spade explained."But many people are never going to do that and，for them online shopping is another way to save，because you can keep an eye on your running total as you shop to stick to your budget."
So Spade took the plunge and managed to （5） ______ her first order."I went to the store afterwards to test out what the price （6） ______ would have been，she said，"and I found everything ordered was the same price at the store."
So if this is the case，then it's all about whether you can make back the delivery fee.Stores charge between ﹩7.95 and ﹩12.95 to deliver your groceries，depending on the size of your （7） ______ .
You offset （抵消） little of that money right away because you do not have to pay for gas，but the biggest benefit is the time saved by （8） ______ the trip.Shopping online saves time in another way.Even on your very first online shopping trip，if you enter your loyalty card number，all the products you've bought before at the store should pop up as a（n）（9） ______ shopping list.Just click the ones you'd like to buy again and you're done.No （10） ______ wandering in the store.
二、阅读理解（本大题共20小题，共45分）
A
Hadi Partovi, founder of Code. org believes every student should learn the basics of computer science just like they do math, physics, or biology, regardless of what they want to do in the future. The expert says knowledge about the subject is important to understand how the world around us works and compares it to learning about photosynthesis(光合作用), even though not every student is going to be a botanist. To spark students' interest, he created the "Hour of Code", which introduces the world of computing to anyone, from ages 14 to 104, in a fun, interactive manner. Observed annually during Computer Science Week, the event now draws tens of millions of kids from over 180 countries.
The "Hour of Code", which can be scheduled anytime during Computer Science Week, begins with an introductory video on computer science. Participants can then select from hundreds of fun assignments that are sorted by both grade level and coding experience. Though each project is designed to last just sixty minutes, beginners can deal with as many challenges as they desire.
To help introduce computer science in classrooms on a more regular basis, Code. org has also developed a catalog of online courses that can be incorporated(纳入) in a school's regular curriculum. Since the nonprofit began offering the courses in 2013, over 704,000 teachers have signed up to teach introductory computer science to over 22 million students worldwide.
Thanks to the efforts of the pioneer, about 40 percent of US schools now offer computer science as a subject. The numbers are even higher—an impressive 70 percent—if after-school offerings such as robotics clubs are included. Even more encouraging, eight years ago, just 19,390 students took an Advanced Placement Computer Science exam. By the spring of 2017, the number had jumped 415 percent to 99,868.
2.Why did Hardi Partovi create the "Hour of Code"
A. To introduce computing to more children.
B. To add a programme to Computer Science Week.
C. To help people learn computer science in a fun way.
D. To train computer scientists for his future program.
3.The "Hour of Code" is so called most probably because .
A. it can be scheduled anytime.
B. its projects last sixty minutes each.
C. it will surely attract more students to attend.
D. its tasks can be sorted by coding experience.
4.What do we know about Code. org's online courses
A. They help the developer make lots of money.
B. They have existed for over 10 years up to now.
C. Over 704,000 teachers have been learning them.
D. Schools can use them regularly in their classrooms.
5.What do the numbers show in the last paragraph
A. The influence of robotics clubs.
B. The effect of Hadi Partovi's efforts.
C. The development of many US schools.
D. The efforts that Hadi Partovi has made.
B
For 60-year-old Gao Ruyi, the proudest achievement in his life is not measured in honors or riches but in the wings of over 1, 000 swans he has rescued. Gao, former director of the wildlife rescue station in Sanmenxia, Henan province, has guarded swans and the ecosystems they live in for almost four decades. His efforts have earned him the name "Swan Dad".
Gao Ruyi grew up near the Yellow River, China's second-longest river. He had little connection to swans until the winter of 1988 when one day the peacefulness of the riverside was broken by gunshots. Rushing to the scene, he found that someone had opened fire on the swans. The heart-wrenching cries of four wounded swans left a deep-rooted mark on him. Since then, Gao has become a guardian of swans and a witness to the swan protection efforts along the Yellow River.
The endeavor (努力) is not without its challenges.
Gao started working at a wildlife rescue station in the Yellow River wetland in Sanmenxia in 1994. Despite their efforts, illegal activities continued. One such tragedy happened in 1998. Several wild ducks and swans were poisoned. Gao immediately called the police and provided treatment for the feathery victims. "Swans have memories," he said, "Since the incident, nobody saw swans in the area for many years."
Still, Gao's passion for swan protection has never waned. He and many other "swan dads" and "swan moms" often visited nearby villages to educate residents about wildlife conservation, and encouraged them to bring sick or injured wild animals to the rescue station.
Another challenge for the birds came from the environment. Swan populations in Sanmenxia were limited in the 1990s due to severe pollution caused by mining and industrial development, said Gao. In the past decades, however, China started extensive efforts to battle pollution in the Yellow River basin, and gradually, swan populations in the Sanmenxia section began to increase. Tens of thousands of swans are flying back home, marking the start of "swan season", as the locals affectionately call it.
6.Which of the following can best describe Gao Ruyi
A. Peace-loving. B. Good-tempered. C. Hard-working. D. Kind-hearted.
7.What did Gao Ruyi do to meet the challenges
A. He started a wildlife rescue station.
B. He educated people to raise awareness.
C. He cured sick or injured wild swans.
D. He worked with government to fight pollution.
8.What does the underlined word "waned" most probably mean
A. Recovered. B. Expanded. C. Benefited. D. Declined.
9.What is the best title for this text
A. Yellow River Birds Saved by "Swan Dad"
B. Illegal Activities Done to Swans Continue
C. Yellow River Pollution Problems Solved by Government
D. "Swan Season" Is Witnessed in Sanmenxia Section of Yellow River
C
Club Sports provide both a competitive and social sporting experience to any Purdue student. There are clubs for all skill levels, from beginner to seasoned expert. Explore RecWell clubs below. (Just Click.)
The Purdue Softball Club
The Purdue Softball Club is a student-run organization recognized by the National Club Softball Association. As a club team, we provide Purdue students with the opportunity to continue playing softball at a competitive collegiate level. As NCSA members, we participate in the Great American-West conference consisting of the University of Notre Dame, University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan, and Loyola-Chicago.
President Contact: Danielle Olsen
Email: danielleolson12@
The Purdue Gymnastics Club
The Purdue Gymnastics Club is a group of normal everyday students who, like yourself, want to stay active while at school. We practice during evening hours four times a week during the fall and spring semesters. We own and operate equipment for 4 women's and 6 men's events.
President: Maya McDonald
Email: mcdon15@purdue.edu
The Purdue Triathlon Club
The Purdue Triathlon Club's mission is to get together athletes who desire to train multi-sport in a social environment and promote interest and participation in triathlons(铁人三项), duathlons(铁人两项), running, swimming and cycling events on the Purdue University campus that provide opportunities for members to participate in triathlons and related athletic activities. We encourage and support members while training together. We travel to races in the spring and summer together and host two races during the school year. We end our year at the Collegiate Nationals in April.
President: Patrick Cavanaugh
Email: pcavana@purdue.edu
The Purdue Men's ClubVolleyball
The Purdue Men's Club' Volleyball allows Purdue undergraduate and graduate students to play volleyball at a competitive,intercollegiate level. Tryouts are held at the beginning of each semester and teams are divided based on skill level. Players come from all over the country, not just limited to the Midwest. The first and second teams travel to tournaments across the Midwest and to the NCVF National tournament each spring. The club is an NCVF and MIVA recognized program and consistently finishes in the top competitive divisions of the region and nation.
President Contact: Josiah Rockey
Email: rockeyl@purdue.edu
10.Where can you see these information
A. Students Textbooks. B. Campus Network.
C. News Website. D. School Magazines.
11.What makes the The Purdue Gymnastics Club special
A. It is a student-run organization.
B. It is open every other day throughout the semester.
C. It operates equipment for 10 events.
D. It allows athlete to train in multiple sports.
12.Which club is highly competitive on a national level
A. The Purdue Triathlon Club.
B. The Purdue Gymnastic Club.
C. The Purdue University Softball club.
D. The Purdue Men's Club Volleyball.
D
From AI-made jokes to Harry Potter fashion videos, AI can be used to make funny stuff. But can it be as funny as a human And if it can, does it present a danger to comedy writers in the future That's something performers have been looking at in this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running from Aug. 4 to Aug. 28.
Anyone can put on a show at the Fringe, and this year even robots were getting in on the act. One of Fringe's big shows used a small robot to come up with jokes from audiences' suggestions, which were then performed by humans. The results could be very funny, but sometimes they weren't funny at all. That was part of the point, explained Piotr Mirowski, the show's co-maker. "We do not use humans to 'show off' AI; instead, we use AI 'to show' its limitations, to showcase human creativity on the stage," said Mirowski, according to The Guardian.
Comedian Pierre Novellie said that it will take a long time for AI to get good at creating comedy. "Comedy is the last thing that AI is going to get near," Pierre told Sky News. "Even normal human comedians struggle to 'tune' their jokes 'for' the right crowd at the right time, every time. But that's what's interesting about stand-up (独角喜剧) and fun."
But Peter Bazely, a performer at the Fringe, said he's using Al to make jokes for him because he's out of ideas. One of Bazely's shows had him playing a supporting role to "an entirely computer-generated comedian" called AI Jesus.
The Fringe review website, Chortle, talked about today's AI concerns: "In a world where artists are worried that AI could end up doing their jobs for them, Bazely is said to be praying this one will do exactly that."
The reasons for companies wanting to use AI are certainly understandable, but the dangers they present to many people's jobs are becoming more and more real, and that's not very funny. In May, leaders in the AI industry signed a document warning that AI could present an extinction-level danger and "should be a global priority alongside pandemics and nuclear war".
13.What does the underlined "That" in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Performing jokes made by robots.
B. Robots' jokes are very popular.
C. Robots' jokes sometimes are not fun.
D. Using humans to show off AI.
14.What do Novellie's words imply
A. AI limits the creativity of humans.
B. It is not easy for AI to replace comedians.
C. AI responds well to audiences' suggestions.
D. The audience of comedy is hard to appeal to.
15.Why does Peter Bazely welcome AI
A. He has got difficulty in making comedies.
B. He doesn't want to play supporting roles any more.
C. He believes AI Jesus won't replace human comedians.
D. He thinks jokes made by AI can make his shows popular.
16.What's the author's purpose of writing this article
A. To promote the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
B. To display the joys and sorrows of comedians.
C. To warn the public of the existing danger of AI
D. To raise public concern for the possible threat of AI.
E
Fan Shenghua, is one of the inheritors(继承人) of West Lake Longjing tea roasting technique(炒茶技艺). He has been making Longjing tea for more than forty years. Longjing tea leaves are famous for their color, taste and shape.
"You have to touch the leaves with your hands to feel how much water is being removed(去除)," Fan said. "If too much is removed, the leaves will break into pieces; if not enough is removed, the tea will taste bitter(苦的)."
This traditional technique dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. It not only makes the tea taste good, but has also become an important part of Chinese tea culture.
These days, however, more people are using machines to do the job. "It's easier, but the quality is not as good," Fan said. "Machine-made tea floats longer in water and tastes bitter."
When President Xi Jinping visited Hangzhou, he watched Fan roast tea. Fan changed the strength and movement of his hands as he roasted leaves. Xi later said, "The things made by two palms(手掌) cannot be replaced by modern technology."
Fan is now teaching some young men. His son, a 27-year-old college graduate, is one of them. "It's a tradition. We need to pass it down," he said.
17.According to Paragraph 2, what will happen to tea leaves if they have too much water
A. They will go bad quickly. B. They will break into pieces.
C. They will lose their fresh taste. D. They will have a bitter taste.
18.What does the underlined part "this traditional technique" refer to
A. Picking tea leaves.
B. Roasting tea leaves by hand.
C. Drinking tea in a traditional way.
D. Growing tea plants on the mountains.
19.What does Fan think of making tea by machine
A. It is easier than by hand.
B. It has a long history in China.
C. It makes tea taste better and better.
D. It becomes an important part of tea culture.
20.What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. Fan s son studies tea culture in college.
B. Fan will open his own tea houses in China.
C. Fan s son is learning the tea roasting technique.
D. Fan is making this technique popular worldwide.
21.What does the passage mainly want to tell us
A. How to tell good tea apart from bad tea.
B. Longjing tea leaves are the best in the world.
C. How tea is packed and sent to many different countries.
D. Sometimes only by hand can we make the best of the things.
三、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）
The smell of sweat, the noise of crashing weights and the muscular people in tank tops make the gym's strength class or weight room seem forbidding, whether you're a seasoned lifter or a complete beginner.
(22) Most benefits of strength training go beyond appearances. It subjects our bones to more pressure than our daily routines and increases muscle mass and bone density. Now that you know resistance training is important, here's how to get started.
Set a goal that is attainable and improves your daily life. (23) That might mean pressing weight overhead to ensure you can put your luggage in the airplane's overhead bin or doing weighted squats(深蹲) for hiking preparation.
The ideal way is to work one-on-one with an experienced certified trainer. (24) Look for one who not only guides you through workouts but also understands your unique journey and helps you reach your full potential.
Private training with friends or joining in small group classes is also a cost-effective way to get individual attention. While you might tend to position yourself in the back corner of the room, I suggest heading to the front where a coach can monitor your form and offer feedback.
(25) If you favor strength-training apps, opt for one with video demonstrations. If none of these are appealing, start at home with basic-level bodyweight exercises like squats. (26) Grab a gallon water jug, hug it to your chest and dive into a squat. This not only adds resistance but challenges your core muscles to sustain stability.
A. It's like having a fitness associate. B. It's worth pushing past that fear though. C. Take my word for it, no one else is looking at you. D. As you gain more confidence and strength, raise the bar. E. You'll begin to see an impact far beyond your jeans fitting better. F. Think about which aspect of your life could be noticeably improved. G. Take videos of yourself performing those movements and watch them between sets.
四、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15分）
The Sierra Nevada range is incomparable in scale and magnificence. There's no better way to see it than to appreciate every spectacular view with your own hard (27) . My husband, Will, our kids (Herbie, 5 and Artley, 11)and I planned to (28) the northern half of the John Muir trail in two weeks, which (29) along the backbone of the High Sierra, past lakes, and through dusty pine forests.
We set (30) before we started: this would be tough, but worth it. To get our kids more (31) , we let them have the map and decide when to stop and rest. In this way, they felt empowered. This (32) also resulted in Herbie nearly standing on a 4-foot snake on our first day, though. (33) , it was early morning and the snake was half asleep.
For two weeks, the boys enjoyed the (34) . They built dams and bridges across streams, climbed and swam. Sometimes, they refused to carry their packs and (35) about feet hurting. But these moments were far outweighed by extraordinary bursts of (36) and enthusiasm—particularly when we'd been slogging (艰难前行) uphill for hours and a mountain top finally came into view, our kids even decided we needed to (37) .
By the time we finished, we had (38) countless mosquitoes, suffered foot pain and had terrible sleep. But we were right to be (39) about our kids' abilities. Through the (40) , they will, I hope, understand what they are truly capable of, how perseverance leads to bigger (41) later on, and what it feels like to be encouraged and supported so that they can achieve something great.
27.A. driving B. riding C. running D. walking
28.A. assess B. cover C. survey D. measure
29.A. flies B. returns C. snakes D. disappears
30.A. choices B. chances C. situations D. expectations
31.A. involved B. encouraged C. relieved D. convinced
32.A. conclusion B. strategy C. attitude D. belief
33.A. Luckily B. Strangely C. Casually D. Cheerfully
34.A. competition B. task C. journey D. cooperation
35.A. bothered B. inquired C. complained D. forgot
36.A. energy B. laughter C. trust D. interest
37.A. draw off B. take over C. help out D. push on
38.A. caught B. borne C. observed D. smoked
39.A. confident B. anxious C. serious D. disappointed
40.A. training B. accident C. adventure D. experiment
41.A. challenges B. rewards
C. honors D. responsibilities
五、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15分）
42. Meng Hao was a freshman in high school. Before the new term started, he (1) (picture) the school life many times in his mind. On the first day, he woke up early and hurried to the new school in his (2) (eager). There were few people in the campus. Meng Hao (3) (look) at the noticeboard when a white-haired man approached and talked to him. And later he was surprised (4) (find) the old man was his English teacher.
In the first English class, the teacher asked them to introduce (5) (they) to the class. The teacher introduced himself first, (6) Meng Hao was too nervous to notice this. He just thought about (7) he could say to leave a good impression on his new classmates and teacher. When (8) (introduce) his name, Meng Hao found everyone started laughing because he had the same name as his teacher. Mr Meng told them it wasn't easy to speak in public and encouraged them to keep calm in the face of (9) (challenge) and be prepared for them. Meng Hao felt more confident about his future.
"Well begun, half done." Meng Hao thought that was (10) good beginning to his new school life.
六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共15分）
43.假定你是生活在2120年的李华，请给现在的你写一封信介绍一下你居住的房子及其优点。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：eco-friendly环保的____________________________________________________________________________________________
吉林市名校2023-2024学年高一上学期12月期中考试
英语试卷答案
【答案】
1. 【小题1】F
【小题2】A
【小题3】K
【小题4】D
【小题5】H
【小题6】C
【小题7】I
【小题8】J
【小题9】G
【小题10】B
2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. D 7. B
8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C 12. D 13. C 14. B
15. A 16. D 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. C 21. D
22. B 23. F 24. A 25. C 26. D
27. D 28. B
29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. C
36. A 37. D 38. B 39. A 40. C 41. B
42. 【小题1】
had pictured
【小题2】
eagerness
【小题3】
was looking
【小题4】
to find
【小题5】
themselves
【小题6】
but/yet
【小题7】
what
【小题8】
introducing
【小题9】
challenges
【小题10】
a
43. Dear Past Li Hua,
What will our houses be like in 2120 There is no doubt that great changes will take place in the future.
①First, the building materials will have been improved so that the temperature inside the house can be adjusted according to the weather. ②Second, on the roof there will be a garden which can allow people to keep the house cool and grow vegetables. Last but not least, all the appliances in the house will be controlled by computer.
In a word, the house of the future should be eco-friendly and a comfortable place to live in.
Yours,
Future Li Hua