无锡市立人高级中学2023-2024学年高一年级
英语学科12月考试卷
第一部分 听力30分（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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman going to do this Christmas
A. Visit her friends. B. Stay with her family. C. Go to London.
2. How does George probably get in touch with the speakers
A. By letter. B. By email. C. By phone.
3. When will the plane take off
A. In 100 minutes. B. In 120 minutes. C. In 150 minutes.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the library. B. In the bookstore. C. In the classroom.
5. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. A film. B. An actor. C. A director.
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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To post a letter. B. To ask for information. C. To make friends.
7. What will the woman probably do today
A. Go to a high school. B. Write to her penfriend. C. Contact the man.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Stop drinking and smoking. B. Have a good rest. C. Eat healthier.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Family members. C. Nurse and patient.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What is the boy worried about at first
A. His schedule. B. His homework. C. His math exam.
11. When will the concert be held
A. This Sunday. B. Next Saturday. C. Next Sunday.
12. How does the boy feel about the changed schedule
A. Pleased. B. Upset. C. Calm.
13. What will the speakers probably do first
A. Buy some paper. B. Do their homework. C. Have lunch.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does Amy say about parents and children
A. They should be friends. B. Parents should set strict rules for children.
C. Children must obey their parents.
15. What does Dave’s father always care about him
A. His study. B. His health. C. His relationship with classmates.
16. What is Dave’s attitude toward his father
A. Afraid. B. Annoyed. C. Thankful.
17. What does Dave suggest Amy do
A. Have an effective talk with her parents. B. Spend more time with her parents.
C. Show her love to her parents.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker
A. A scientist. B. A hostess. C. A doctor.
19. Why do sharks bite humans
A. They want to check if humans are food.
B. They want to protect themselves.
C. They are cruel by nature.
20. What can we learn from the talk
A. Sharks have no interest in strange things.
B. The speaker was once bitten by a shark.
C. Hitting a shark on the nose may help to escape.
第二部分 阅读理解50分（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解3篇（共15小题，每题2.5分，满分37.5分）
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Just Cycle and Fold away
There’s no excuse not to get on your bike this spring. Get your indoor cycling fix and feel the benefits.
Great for general cardio (有氧的)fitness, exercise bikes can be a brilliant way of training at home. However, choosing the right bike is incredibly important, which is something that Roger Black and his team recognized when creating the Roger Black Folding Bike.
“Excellent value for money. Especially the ability to fold the exercise bike into a vertical(直立的)position and wheel it away for storage. This can also prevent you from throwing your clothes on it at the end of the day! Even if we are limited on space at home and work, we can continue physical activity with a Roger Black Folding Bike. This bike is helping me achieve my fitness goals following a recent running injury.”
——Brian Smith
“Best Present EVER are the words from my 77-year-old father who received his Roger Black fitness bike for his birthday. He said it is so simple and easy to use. The seat is VERY comfortable, so using it every day is a pleasure. It folds away nearly so it can be stored behind a door when necessary.”
——Anna Farnham
Roger Black is offering a 10% discount on the full www. range of home fitness equipment for all Reader’s Digest readers. Please use discount code DIGEST10 at checkout.
What can people do with a Roger Black Folding Bike
Cycle in the mountains. B. Work out at home.
C. Hang their clothes. D. Celebrate birthdays
22. What is the advantage of this bike that both Brian and Anna mention
A. Easy storage. B. Reasonable price.
C. Comfortable seats. D. Excellent quality.
23. What is the attitude of Brian and Anna towards the bike
A. Skeptical B. Satisfied C. Indifferent D. Negative
24. If a Roger Black is labelled $150, how much will a Reader’s Digest reader pay
A. $125 B$130 C.$135 $145
25. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A textbook. B. A blog post.
C. A magazine. D. An academic article.
B
When I woke up, I made myself breakfast, sat and listened to the traffic. Some of my friends ask me how I can stand living somewhere so noisy. It’s true that there’s always some kind of noise in my neighborhood, but to me, these are the sounds of life.
It was Saturday morning, so I decided to go to the park. The taxi is the fastest way to go but I took the bus instead.
When you ride the bus, you get to see so much more of the city. It can be kind of loud on the bus, with some people talking on their phones, others chatting with their friends, and others playing music. It’s just like the traffic’s sounds, though the noise on the bus represents people working, relaxing and living.
Once I got to the park, I picked a bench over near the play area where kids play while their parents sit nearby. I can see and hear almost everything from there. People-watching is one of my favorite things to do. However, I like listening even better. The only problem is that there’s so much to see and hear in the park!
Usually, I like to close my eyes. That way, I can pay more attention to the sounds and not get distracted by what I see. With my eyes closed, I could pick out parts of two old men’s conversation. One of them was telling the other about something his grandson said. I couldn’t hear the rest, but it must have been hilarious because his friend’s laugh was so loud.
When I’m old, I hope that I too will have a friend who will sit in the park with me, and who will enjoy listening to the sounds of the city as much as I do.
26. Some of the author’s friends think “the sounds of life” are very ______.
A. unpleasant B. unique C. magical D. interesting
27. The author took the bus to the park because ______.
A. there was no other transport to go there B. he wanted to see more about people’s life
C. it was the fastest way D. his friend advised him to do so
28. The author closed his eyes in order to ______.
A. have a good rest B. hide himself from view
C. enjoy the sounds of life D. avoid talking with the two old men
29. The underlined word “hilarious” in Paragraph 5 probably means “______”.
A. truly different B. quite popular C. rather strange D. extremely funny
30. What’s the author’s hope according to the last paragraph
A. Getting rid of the noise. B. Living in a quiet neighborhood.
C. Sitting in the park. D. Enjoying the sounds of a city with a friend.
C
In October, temperatures across China begin to drop. Do you experience a mood shift as it turns to winter
Many people do. For about one in 20 people in the northern half of the United States, cooling temperatures and shorter, darker days may signal the onset of seasonal affective disorder (季节性情绪失调), or SAD, a type of depression that typically arrives in autumn or winter, The New York Times reported.
Not every mild blue feeling in winter is SAD. SAD symptoms (症状) make it difficult for people to function. It tends to start with an increased appetite for foods like French fries or ice cream, the eagerness to sleep longer hours, difficulty getting up in the morning and feeling tired out at work, according to Wales Online.
The exact cause of this disorder remains unknown. But the good news is that because SAD is tied to the changing seasons, “You can predict its onset and ward it off.” Michael Terman, a professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University, US, told The New York Times.
“There’s been a fair bit of research since about the 1980s supporting light therapy (疗法) as being effective for seasonal kinds of depression,” psychotherapist Rakhi Chand told The Guardian. But she also advised using this type of therapy under the guidance of a professional.
While light therapy is the first recommended treatment for SAD, getting outside regularly can offer other opportunities to sink in some light. “You might want to retreat (撤退) like the hibernating (冬眠) bear, but don’t,” Norman E, Rosenthal, the psychiatrist (精神病学家) whose research team identified and named the disorder in the 1980s, told The New York Times. “Walking outside even 20 or 30 minutes each day could make a huge difference,” he added.
Also, instead of giving into sugar longing, it is important to choose foods that are known to boost mood such as dark chocolate, nuts, oatmeal and berries, according to Egypt Today.
Too nervous to enter winter Remember, SAD is seasonal. If winter comes, can spring be too far behind
31. What may signal the onset of SAD
A. Rising temperatures. B. Longer days.
C. Shorter days. D. Warming temperatures.
32. Which of the following is a SAD symptom
A. Having a reduced desire to eat. B. Finding it difficult to fall asleep.
C Waking up early in the morning. D. Having low or no energy at work.
33. What is paragraph 6 mainly about
A. The origin of light therapy. B. The benefits of light therapy.
C. The definition (定义) of light therapy. D. Alternatives (替代品) to light therapy.
34. Which of the following is true
A. SAD usually arrives in spring.
B. SAD lasts all year around.
C. The exact cause of SAD is known.
D. Walking outside may relieve the symptom of SAD.
35 What is the main topic of this passage
A. Seasonal sadness in winter. B. Increased appetite in winter.
C. Longer sleep hours in winter. D. Decreased temperature in winter.
第二节 七选五 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
In your life, sometimes you may be asked to speak in front of a large group of people. Although it sounds a little scary, even those with stage fright can speak successfully to the group with enough preparation.
Practice your speech before the big day.____36____ If possible, practice the speech in front of a friend or family member to get used to saying it to real people. If you feel you must have note cards, limit the amount to about three cards. This will force you to keep your speech brief and help you keep your eyes focused on your audience.
Remember why you’ve been invited to speak. If you’re battling fear over speaking to a large group of people, keep your mind on the fact that you were selected for this important role. The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise.____37____
Remember that fear of public speaking is very common.____38____ Most of the people in the audience would be feeling the same fear and stress that you do in your position. Knowing this may make you feel better.
____39____ What you say should be tailored (专门的) to why you’re there and who you’re speaking to in order to avoid sounding general. If speaking to a charity group, mention the good work certain specific individuals have done for the cause. If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why you want to help these people.
Keep eye contact with the crowd.____40____ Pick one person in each section and look at him while you’re speaking. After each important point in your speech, switch your focus to another section. When you focus only on one person at a time, the size of the crowd isn’t as frightening.
A. A good memory is really helpful.
B. Show appreciation to your audience.
C. Mention your audience in your speech.
D. The more you have it memorized, the better.
E. In fact, it’s normal to feel awkward or stressed out before a big speech.
F. Separate the crowd into three sections mentally as you get up to speak.
G. The knowledge of other people’s respect for you should reduce some of the fear.
第三部分 语言知识运用（50 分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
When I was little, I spent much time at my grandfather's house, watching him paint all day long. What I remember most was how he 41 painting old ships.
As I grew up, we hardly 42 . I noticed he didn't really 43 much anymore. About a year ago, he had a heart attack. In and out of the 44 for a while, he recovered but was still 45 , moving around his house in a wheelchair.
Then, I started 46 his house and we began to talk more. We discussed life and our interests. Every time I 47 , he wanted to talk a lot. I figured he was lonely and enjoyed the 48 . Wondering why he didn't start painting again, I made it a point to casually (不经意地) 49 it when I came over, telling him often that he should paint again.
It 50 ! He started sending me to buy paint and poster boards. He asked me about colors and 51 me his paintings. I loved the way he painted the 52 ships. He looked happier. Painting seemed to have brought back some 53 part of him.
Cleaning for my grandpa has brought us closer. Despite his seventy-five years of age, I 54 to discourage him from painting. Days like these are 55 , and I enjoy the little moments.
41. A. missed B. started C. avoided D. loved
42. A. fought B. explored C. traveled D. spoke
43. A. paint B. laugh C. exercise D. care
44. A. office B. hospital C. ship D. city
45. A. positive B. busy C. weak D. calm
46. A. searching B. repairing C. cleaning D. sharing
47. A. set off B. came over C. looked around D. called back
48. A. company B. freedom C. challenge D. rest
49. A. drop B. answer C. request D. mention
50. A. happened B. continued C. appeared D. worked
51. A. lent B. showed C. promised D. delivered
52. A. ancient B. broken C. empty D. foreign
53. A. fun B. smart C. youthful D. secret
54. A. refuse B. decide C. attempt D. fail
55. A. specific B. ordinary C. valuable D. long
第二节 短文语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Lonely Warrior, the theme song of the film Arcane: League of Legends, ____56________ (come) out last November, the lyrics (歌词) by Tang Tian and the singer Eason Chan. It has become ____57________ (particular) popular among Chinese children.
One woman began singing the song on the street, and dozens of children spontaneously began singing with her. In another instance, a kindergarten teacher set the song as an alarm, and children ____58________ were taking a nap woke simultaneously when it began playing.
So what’s the secret ____59____________ this song’s success Not only does it have a ________60____ (move) melody, but also — and more importantly — heart-touching lyrics. It seems ________61____ these inspire children, empowering them to overcome ________62____ (difficult). One child wrote in ________63____ (relate) to the song: “Who said heroes can’t be ordinary souls I’ll be a man like a lonely warrior and defy life’s storms.’’
For Tang Tian, the song is autobiographical. When she was 29, she was diagnosed with cancer of the nose and larynx. She had a passionate desire ___________64____ (hear) Chan, her idol, sing one of her songs. Not only was that desire fulfilled, _____________65_____ Tang beat cancer and regained her health.
第三节 用所给词的适当形式填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
66. This ____________(able) the country to become self-sufficient in sugar in the 20th century.
67. In order to ____________(sure) success, we must have a complete and thorough plan.
68. She is a noted scholar and __________________ (history).
69. Several fishermen sat on wooden barrels, _______________(tend) their nets.
70. I ended up in hospital with facial _______________ (injury).
71. I sincerely express my _______________(congratulate) on your graduating from university.
72. I just can’t afford _______________(sign) up for classes in the nearby gym.
73. She failed to gain _______________(admit) to the university of her choice.
74. He had the ______________(satisfy) of seeing his book become a best-seller.
75. A man rushed to the girl to give her first aid and I joined in without _______________ (hesitate).
76. Music can make you laugh, cry or shout. It’s also a great source of _______________(inspire).
77. She saw herself _______________ (mirror) in the window.
78. Our classroom ________________(decorate) with some beautiful flowers yesterday.
79. This movie is so _______________(impress) that we can’t help crying.
80. He spent five years in Paris, with _______________(occasion) visits to Italy.
81. It took him a while to _________________(使适应) himself to his new surroundings.
82. _______________(尽管) several failures, they continued to conduct the experiment.
83. It has been _______________(宣布) that the professor will visit our school next month.
84. The articles in this website are _______________(更新) twice every month.
85. I will meet you at the main ______________(入口).
第四部分 书面表达 (20 分)
86. 假定你是李华，你校太极拳俱乐部正在招募新成员。外教Adam对中国传统文化很感兴趣，你想邀请他加入。请你用英语给他写一封邮件，向他发出邀请。内容包括：
1).写信目的； 2).简要介绍打太极拳的好处和俱乐部的活动； 3).请他在本周六前答复。
写作要求：
1).词数100左右； 2).可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇： 招募recruit 太极tai chi
Dear Adam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
无锡市立人高级中学2023-2024学年高一年级
英语学科12月考答案
第一部分 听力 1-5 BACBA 6-10 BCABC 11-15 ABCBA 16-20 CABAC
第二部分 阅读理解
阅读理解 21-25 BABCC 26-30 ABCDD 31-35 CDDDA
七选五 36-40 DGECF
第三部分 语言知识运用
完型 41-45 DDABC 46-50 CBADD 51-55 BACAC
语法填空 56. came 57. particularly 58. who 59. of 60. moving
61. that 62. difficulties 63. relation 64. to hear 65. but
单词 66. enabled 67. ensure 68. historian 69. tending 70.injuries
71. congratulations 72.to sign 73.admission 74.satisfaction 75.hesitation
76. inspiration 77. mirrored 78. was decorated 79. impressive 80. occasional
81. adapt 82. Despite 83. announced 84. updated 85. entrance
第四部分 写作
【答案】Dear Adam,
I am glad to hear that the tai chi club of our school is recruiting new members nowadays. Since you are interested in our traditional culture, I’m writing to invite you to join the tai chi club.
Tai chi is a kind of Chinese traditional martial art, which not only helps to build up your physical body, but also brings you peace of mind and reduces the stress. Joining the club, you will be given tai chi classes and some lectures on our traditional culture.
If you’re interested, please let me know by this Saturday.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于邀请信。要求考生以李华的身份，邀请外教Adam加入太极拳俱乐部。
【详解】1.词汇积累
招募： recruit→enlist 参加： join→take part in
增强： build up→boost up 课： class→lesson
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Joining the club, you will be given tai chi classes and some lectures on our traditional culture.
拓展句：If you join the club, you will be given tai chi classes and some lectures on our traditional culture.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Tai chi is a kind of Chinese traditional martial art, which not only helps to build up your body, but also brings you peace of mind.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2] If you’re interested, please let me know by this Saturday.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句）
