深圳市部分中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试
英语
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
一、听力理解（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
第一节
听下面4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. What’s Henry’s attitude towards exercising in the gym
A. Pleased. B. Concerned. C. Uninterested.
2. What does the biggest toy cost
A. $4. B. $6. C. $18.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A meal. B. A restaurant. C. A sad experience.
4. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Husband and wife.
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从所听到的内容中获取信息，回答相应小题。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 5 段材料，回答第 5、6 题。
5. Why does Karen hardly travel now
A. She loses interest in it. B. She has no time for it. C. She is trying to save money.
6. What does Nelly Jones do
A. A tour guide. B. A travel agent. C. A professional traveler.
听第 6 段材料，回答第 7 至 9 题。
7. What will Jason do this Friday night
A. Listen to live music. B. Visit his sister. C. Go to a party.
8. When will the speakers go to a movie together
A. On Saturday night. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Sunday night.
9. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a car. B. At a restaurant. C. Over the phone.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Why does Julie refuse to do pet sitting
A. She finds it tiring. B. She doesn’t like animals. C. She is not experienced.
11. Which job attracts Julie most
A. Washing dishes. B. Teaching science. C. Babysitting a kid.
12. Who will Andrew give a phone call to
A. His cousin. B. His nephew. C. His sister.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 13 至 15 题。
13. Why does Erik want to volunteer in Indonesia
A. He is familiar with it.
B. He is interested in the local culture.
C. He is attracted by its natural beauty.
14. What voluntary work does Linda want to do most
A. Giving the children lessons.
B. Repairing the houses.
C. Looking after the elderly.
15. How long does Erik plan to stay in Indonesia
A. For two weeks. B. For four weeks. C. For six weeks.
二、单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
16. It took him a while to _____ himself to his new surroundings.
A. suit B. recommend C. adapt D. adopt
17. The weather at the moment is not _____ for July as usual.
A. formal B. ideal C. equal D. typical
18. The school _____ the student who won the science fair by awarding them a medal and certificate.
satisfied B. honored C. gathered D. attracted
19. — Can you tell us your _____ for happiness and a long life
— Living every day to the full, definitely.
A. warning B. recipe C. symbol D. content
The biodiversity of the rainforest is vast, with numerous species of plants and animals ______ in nature.
existing B. recovering C. ranging D. reflecting
The customer’s _____ about the poor quality of the product were quickly dealt with by the company’s customer service team.
curiosities B. requests C. suggestions D. complaints
Compared with men who prefer to keep their life to themselves, women are more likely to spend time on each other’s work and families.
A. picking up B. bringing up C. catching up D. ending up
23. Our English teacher creates a friendly and relaxing atmosphere in the class _______ we are free to express ourselves.
A. that B. where C. which D. when
24. The high-speed train _______ lowest speed can reach about 250km/h greatly benefits whoever takes it.
A.whose B. that C. which D. where
25. The little boy is dirty from head to foot because he ______ in the garden all morning.
A. had played B. will play C. has been playing D. plays
26. I ______ a new alarm clock the other day at Taylor’s when I heard someone singing a familiar song.
A. bought B. would buy C. has bought D. was buying
27. — Can I pay a visit to you this Friday afternoon, manager
— Sorry, I ______ some business partners from Huawei Company the whole afternoon.
have met B. have been meeting C. will be meeting D. will have met
With his arms , Tim stood there silently and listened to what the reporter .
A. folding; saying B. folded; being said
C. folding; was to say D. folded; was saying
29. If the contest _______ tomorrow, I would probably go to see it.
A. is to take place B. were to take place
C. was taken place D. would take place
30. —Did you enjoy your trip
—Yes. If we hadn’t taken your advice, we _______ our stay in London so much.
wouldn’t have enjoyed B. hadn’t enjoyed
wouldn’t enjoy D. didn’t enjoy
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
Enter Our Short Story Competition 2024
Welcome to our Short Story Competition 2024 to show the world your storytelling talents! Note that there are some changes to last year’s competition rules. If you have any questions or concerns, ask us before submitting your story.
Rules
Please ensure that your submissions are completely new and not previously published. Your story must have uplifting elements and be limited between 250 and 300 words in length.
Please include your name, preferred email address or postal address for possible awards in the body of the email with the story attached. Don’t put your personal information anywhere in your story.
Prizes
There are three categories—one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12.
In the adults category, the winner will receive 1, 000 and the runner-up will receive 250.
In the children aged 12-18 category, the winner will receive a 200 book voucher (代金券) or a branded tablet and a 100 book voucher, and the runner-up will receive a 100 book voucher.
In the children under 12 category, the winner will receive a 100 of book voucher or a branded tablet and a 100 book voucher, and the runner-up will receive a 50 book voucher.
Other Items
Please submit your stories by June 30, 2024 either online or by posting offline.
The judge team consisting of our editors and some professional writers will pick a shortlist (入围名单) of entries, and the three best stories in each category will be posted on our website on August 1, 2024.
You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes will win the top prize. Voting will close on November 30, 2024 and the winning entries will be published on December 31, 2024.
31. What is a qualifying story according to the rules
A. A story which is original. B. A story of over 300 words.
C. A story that has won some awards. D. A story with personal information.
32. What prize can a boy aged 17 win if he takes second place
A. As much as 250. B. A branded tablet.
C. A 200 book voucher. D. A 100 book voucher.
33. Who will finally determine the winners
A. Editors. B. Voters.
C. The judge team. D. Professional writers.
B
For Peter Tabichi, Sunday was a day of “firsts”—the first time he had travelled so far and his first time on a plane. But for Africa, it was the most influential “first” of all—the first time a teacher there was awarded the Global Teacher Prize.
“I feel great,” Tabichi said after accepting the Prize. The Prize, awarded by the Varkey Foundation, honors an outstanding teacher every year, and includes a $1 million prize.
You might already be able to guess how he plans to spend that prize. This is, after all, a man who chose to teach kids at a poorly-equipped, underfunded school in a remote Kenyan village and give 80 percent of his salary to the poor. Brother Peter, as he’s called, surprised no one by announcing that he planned to use the million dollars from his win to improve the school and offer food to the poor. The local community where food shortage is a major source of conflict could also benefit from that awarded money.
Tabichi teaches high schoolers science at a remote part of Kenya’s Rift Valley. Despite having one computer, a poor Internet connection and a student-teacher ratio of 58:1, Tabichi started a “talent nurturing club” and expanded the school’s science club. He helped students design research projects of high quality so that many now qualify for national competitions. His students have taken part in international science competitions and won an award from the Royal Society of Chemistry after using local plant life to produce electricity. Tabichi also gives struggling students one-to-one coaching in science, visiting students’ homes and meeting their families to identify the challenges they face.
Accepting the prize, Tabichi said: “This prize gives my students a chance. It tells the world that they can do anything. Africa will produce scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs whose names will be one day famous in every corner of the world.”
34. What can we learn about the Global Teacher Prize
A. It is presented annually. B. It offers a prize of $1 billion.
C. It is given to African teachers. D. It influences people worldwide.
35. What did Tabichi plan to do with the prize money
A. To build a school and pay students’ fees.
B. To have a trip and visit many scenic spots.
C. To set up a charity and help the community.
D. To better school facilities and feed the poor.
36. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Tabichi’s determination to face the challenges.
B. Tabichi’s efforts to equip students with science.
C. Tabichi’s troubles in operating the science clubs.
D. Tabichi’s passion for teaching gifted students science.
37. Which of the following can best describe Tabichi
A. Professional and humorous. B. Talented and selfless.
C. Knowledgeable and sensitive. D. Generous and ambitious.
C
I ask every student I interview for admission to my institution, Pitzer College, the same question, “What do you look forward to the most in college ” I was astonished and delighted recently when a student replied, “I look forward to the possibility of failure.” Of course, this is not how most students respond to the question when sitting before the person who can make decisions about their academic futures, but this young man took a risk.
“You see, my parents have never let me fail,” he said. “When I want to take a chance at something, they remind me it’s not a safe route to take. Taking a more demanding course or trying an activity I may not succeed in, they tell me, will ruin my chances at college admission.”
I wish I could tell you this is an uncommon story, but kids all over the world admit they are under great pressure to be perfect. When I was traveling in China last fall and asked a Chinese student what she did for fun, she replied: “I thought I wasn’t supposed to tell you that I wouldn’t want you to think I am not serious about my work!”
Students are usually in shock when I laugh and tell them I never expect perfection. Of course, this goes against everything they’ve been told. How could a dean (院长) of admission at one of America’s most selective institutions not want the best and the brightest The reality is, perfection doesn’t exist, and we don’t expect to see it in a college application. In fact, admission officers tend to question students who present themselves as individuals without shortcomings.
We get most excited when we read an application that seems real. It’s so rare to hear stories of defeat. If their perspectives are of lessons learned, these applicants tend to jump to the top at highly selective colleges. We believe an error in high school should not define the rest of your life, but how you respond could shape you forever.
38. What can we learn about the student in the first two paragraphs
A. He tries to avoid any chance of failure.
B. He cares little about his academic future.
C. He is taught by his parents not to take risks.
D. He is seldom allowed to take part in activities.
39. Why does the author mention the Chinese student in paragraph 3
A. To emphasize the importance of hard work.
B. To compare students from different countries.
C. To give an example of the students he favors.
D. To display the widespread stress on students.
40. What is probably admission officers’ attitude towards a perfect application
A. Favorable. B. Confused. C. Doubtful. D. Casual.
41. What is the key to success in college according to the author
A. A strong desire for perfection.
B. The ability to learn from defeats.
C. The opportunity of making mistakes.
D. An experience of defeat in high school.
D
The public nowadays has a misunderstanding of forest fires, believing that fires should be kept out of every type of forest. Many of us can recall Smoky the Bear’s famous warning: “Remember, only YOU can prevent forest fires”. However, that’s not always the case. Under the right conditions, and when conducted safely, fire can create many environmental benefits as well as help prevent larger, uncontrollable wildfires.
After a forest fire, many wildlife species will move into recently burned areas to feed on these newly available foods. Some reptiles such as the pine snake prefer forests frequently burned by fire. As Herbert Stoddard put it, “One of the most harmful things modern man has done to birds has been his attempt to exclude fire from fire-type pine forests. Within a few years most forests are overwhelmed with bushes, lose their prairie-like vegetation (草原般植被) and can no longer support birds that depend on periodic burning for their food supply and proper cover.”
If you are asked to picture the forest floor, what do you see Pine needles, cones, leaves, branches might come to mind — all sources of fuel. If these fuel sources build up without any type of removal, the “fuel load” can lead to fires disastrous to forests and people alike. In contrast, prescribed fire can be used by forest professionals every couple of years to keep forest fuels at an appropriate and manageable level. They can also minimize the spread of pests and diseases and remove unwanted tree and plant species. Plus, they can create and maintain important wildlife habitats rich in grasses and promote the growth of trees, wildflowers and other various plants.
Many organizations and agencies work to promote fire on the landscape when and where appropriate. Smoky the Bear even has an updated warning: “Only You can Prevent Wildfires,” as the Forest Service has over the last few decades developed policies and procedures to include forest fires as a management tool, as well as continuing their work to prevent and fight wildfires.
42. What can benefit birds according to Herbert Stoddard
A. Forest bushes. B. Fuel sources.
C. Periodic burning. D. Pine forests.
43. What does the underlined word “prescribed” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Planned. B. Wild. C. Preventable. D. Damaging.
44. What is the purpose of prescribed fire
A. To put out forest wildfires. B. To keep the fuel rich in the forest.
C. To keep the forest in balance. D. To remove tree and plant species.
45. What might be the best title for the passage
A. Preventing Fires: Protecting Our Forests
B. Fire as a Tool: Balancing Nature and Safety
C. Forest Fires: Threats to Wildlife and Vegetation
D. Wildfires: Promoting Forest Health and Wildlife
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。
You may feel like you have a lot of casual friends or acquaintances (熟人) but no one is close. You’re not alone. Not having any close friends is surprisingly common, especially in your youth. 46
You might feel nervous meeting new people. It’s totally natural for lots of us to feel that way. 47 So try to focus on the other person instead of yourself. The more you practice meeting new people and forming connections, the easier it will get.
You may push people away instead of getting close to them. 48 If you have a few friends but you wouldn’t necessarily treat them as close ones, you might be holding yourself back a bit. There are lots of reasons why you might be doing this, either on purpose or subconsciously, so try to give yourself permission to let people see the real you.
You might not make enough time for friends. 49 They can disappear if you accidentally forget about your friends. Everyone’s busy, so don’t worry too much if you forget for a week or two, but try your best to talk to your friends often. Even if you can’t hang out with them in person all the time, just sending them a text or calling them can be enough to keep up that relationship.
50 When you make plans, stick to them, and let your friends trust you. Close friendships happen when people can have faith in each other, so you want to be the best friend that you can be. Do your best to stick to your words, and keep up with the plans that you make with your pals. Over time, you’ll grow closer because they know they can trust you.
A. You could be a little unreliable.
B. You might enter new phases of life.
C. Remember that they might be feeling shy, too.
D. There are many factors that may account for that.
E. Sometimes we hold people at arm’s length accidentally.
F. Good friendships will get much closer if you keep in contact.
G. Probably it will become a little easier for you to keep up with all of them.
四、语言知识运用（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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Chris Raven, a former IT professional, found a new career after retirement. As a child, he had a(n) 51 for woodwork and music, but his career took a different 52 . After retirement, he 53 his two loves and became a flute (长笛) maker.
Raven 54 this unique journey at the age of 70, after decades in IT. He was 55 in a musical family, with both his parents 56 in music. He played the flute in his teenage years. And his love for the 57 was reawakened in his 40s.
Due to a long lack of practice, his woodworking skills has 58 . One day, when Raven found his old school reports 59 , which showed his best subjects were music and woodwork. That 60 his passion for the two again.
Around the age of 70, he signed up to an Irish flute making workshop. 61 , Raven spends at least four days a week in the workshop, carefully 62 each flute. He has 63 his skills in wood turning, silverwork, leatherwork, and French polishing. He even cleared out his garage to settle a lathe (车床), bandsaws, milling machine and other 64 .
Raven loves the feel of the wood and the smell of it when he is working. He feels 65 with his work, stating, “You could call it a job, but I never think of it as that.”
51. A. excuse B. fancy C. rest D. ear
52. A. path B. view C. tone D. seat
53. A. showed B. shared C. joined D. quit
54. A. continued B. recognized C. ended D. started
55. A. educated B. raised C. settled D. engaged
56. A. involved B. disappointed C. strict D. confident
57. A. product B. instrument C. fashion D. tendency
58. A. functioned B. survived C. sharpened D. declined
59. A. with ease B. on purpose C. by chance D. in advance
60. A. inspired B. changed C. took over D. held back
61. A. Curiously B. Fortunately C. Finally D. Currently
62. A. observing B. painting C. crafting D. delivering
63. A. required B. bettered C. abandoned D. forgotten
64. A. luggage B. species C. furniture D. equipment
65. A. content B. bored C. honest D. familiar
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。
With about half of the vast country covered in wilderness, China is the world’s third most species-rich country. Therefore, China’s 66 (achieve) in biodiversity conservation and wilderness protection are important to the future of global biodiversity conservation.
The vital biodiversity, 67 (combine) with a large population, has led the government to reconsider its protected area system and transform some wilderness areas 68 formal national parks. The new national park system will make it more practical 69 (protect) habitats and species. The aim is to preserve biodiversity and ensure a 70 (harmony) relation between humans and nature.
The national parks cross China’s vast ecosystems from the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in the south 71 the Hainan gibbon (长臂猿), a critically endangered species lives, the Giant Panda National Park, the Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park, the Wuyi Mountain National Park to the Sanjiangyuan National Park on the Qinghai-Tibet Platau, 72 source of the Yellow River, the Yangtze River and the Lancang River. The diversity of species and habitats under protection 73 (reflect) in these parks’ names.
The national parks are open to all. Visitors can make reservations online in advance 74 buy tickets on the spot. They should acquire a little local knowledge to get 75 (they) ready for the amazing trip and maximize their enjoyment.
五、单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据所给单词的首字母和中文提示，用其恰当形式填空。(请在答卷上填写完整的单词)
The teacher i_________ (发现) areas where the students needed extra practice to enhance their speaking skills.
M________ (婚姻) is a significant milestone in one’s life and should be entered into with careful consideration.
The path to success may be s________ (陡峭的), but with determination, you can overcome any challenge.
Learning English should be a p________ (当务之急) for students to improve their language skills.
The l________ (有限的) resources available to us require us to be creative in finding solutions to problems.
Classroom i_________ (互动) is essential for effective learning and development of social skills.
Learning a new language has b_________ (对…有利) me greatly in my personal and professional life.
We should be aware of the struggles and harmful consequences that drug a________ (瘾君子) face.
The living room was beautifully d__________ (装饰) for the holiday season.
Through the power of f_________ (幻想) and imagination, we can create vivid worlds in our minds.
短语填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
选用方框内的短语，并用其恰当形式填空，每个短语仅使用一次。(其中有2个多余短语)
be home to, reflect on, pass down, as long as,
suffer from, feel at home with, come across, belong to,
end up, complain about, be keen on, in case
Jade came round for a coffee and we __________ having a meal together.
The book _________ the library is due tomorrow, so I need to return it before the deadline.
Family traditions and values __________ from generation to generation in my family.
After a challenging exam, she spent some time __________ her performance and finding areas for improvement.
As an exchange student, she __________ her host family and enjoyed experiencing their daily routines and traditions.
__________ you lose your passport, make sure to report it to the nearest embassy for assistance.
The National Museum _________ a vast collection of historical artifacts and artworks.
He __________ a terrible cold and had to take a few days off from work to rest and recover.
Instead of constantly __________ the weather, let’s make the most of it and enjoy outdoor activities.
They _______ learning new languages and are currently studying French and Spanish.
七、应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校英语阅读社团（English Reading Club）正在招募新成员，你非常渴望加入，请你用英语写一封申请信，内容包括：
自我介绍；
喜欢阅读的书籍类型；
加入社团的原因。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir or Madam,
Yours,
Li Hua深圳市部分中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试
英语 答案
一、听力理解（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1-5 CBABB 6-10 CACCB 11-15 BABAC
二、单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
16-20 CDBBA 21-25 DCBAC 26-30 DCDBA
三、阅读理解
第一节 四选一（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
31-33 ADB 34-37 ADBD 38-41 CDCB 42-45 CACB
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
46—50 DCEFA
四、语言知识运用
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
51-55 BACDB 56-60 ABDCA 61-65 DCBDA
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66. achievements bined 68. into 69. to protect 70. harmonious
71. where 72. the 73. is reflected 74. or 75. themselves
五、单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
76. identified 77. Marriage 78. steep 79. priority 80. limited
81. interaction 82. benefited 83. addicts 84. decorated 85. fantasy
六、短语填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
86. ended up 87. belonging to 88. are passed down 89. reflecting on 90. felt at home with
91. In case 92. is home to 93. suffered from plaining about 95. are keen on
七、应用文写作（满分15分）
One possible version:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua, a freshman in our school. Learning that the English Reading Club is recruiting new members, I am writing to apply to be one of them.
As an outgoing and sociable boy, I am a reading enthusiast. I have read a wealth of books, among which western literary works are my favorite. The classics not only give me deep insights into foreign history and culture, but also bring me extraordinary enjoyment and profound thinking. The English Reading Club, therefore, strongly appeals to me. For one thing, reading original English literature will definitely improve my language proficiency. For another, I can make more like-minded friends and exchange ideas with them.
I would appreciate it if you could kindly consider my application. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours
Li Hua
