上海市青浦区2023-2024学年高一上学期期末调研卷英语试题(无答案)

2023 学年第一学期高一年级期终学业质量调研
英 语 试 卷
Q2024.01
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1.本试卷共7页。满分81分。考试时间90分钟。
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I. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the sentences below, fill in the blanks to make the sentences coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
1. The tail ______(vary) much in length and shape according to the species; sometimes it is rounded at the end, sometimes more or less pointed.
2. Of all the speakers, Harry was ______(young) person to speak at London Tech Week, a festival of technology and stars of the future.
3. Wildcats are the UK's rarest native mammal and ______(hunt) to extinction in most parts of Britain for their thick hair in the past decades.
4. If I _______(maintain) my health for the rest of my life, I should enjoy a lot of hobbies, and there are several hobbies and interests that I should regularly enjoy doing.
5. It was such a cheerful moment for us when we _______(set) foot on the Great Wall of China, an extraordinary man-made wonder snaking its way across hundreds of miles through rough and mountainous area.
6. His advice to _______in his position is, "Try to get through it. You can do incredible things."
7. _______ his diploma now in his possession, Picariello says he plans to frame it so he'll be able to see it every day.
8. "Thank you for letting me observe your classes. It was an unusual experience," the email began,___ ____got my heart racing.
9. Increased muscle _______ help support better posture and even improve daily activities like walking upstairs or carrying heavy things.
10. Every health y physical exercise has important parts. If you're not sure _______to start, don't worry. We'll go over each one of them in de tail in this blog post.
11. Don't choose activities like running or lifting weights at the gym just _______ you think that's what you should do. Instead, pick activities that fit your lifestyle, abilities, and taste.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. houses B. approaching C. appear D. talent E. exclusively F. lowered G. hiding H. limits I. dramatically J. natural K. sensitive
Dolphin Senses
New research involving trained dolphins seems to further prove that these animals can sense electricity. The ___12___ may allow them to better lock onto hidden fish hunted and direct the path.
The ability to sense electric fields is known as electroreception（电感受）. All animals produce a weak electric field, but electroreception has almost ___13___ been found in water creatures. About a decade ago, scientists published research suggesting that some dolphins have passive electroreception. And in 2021, researchers in Germany released their own study finding that dolphins likely have it, too.
This new research is a follow-up to that latter study by the same team—one intended to better describe the ___14___ of electroreception in bottlenose dolphins. The researchers teamed up with scientists from the Nuremberg Zoo, which currently ___15___ six dolphins. They specifically worked with two bottlenose dolphins named Donna and Dolly. They first trained them to rest their jaws on a metal bar in the water, and then to respond to an electric field ___16___ them by swimming away within five seconds. They then gradually ___17___ the strength of this field to test the dolphins' sensitivity.
The findings further prove that bottlenose dolphins can indeed sense electricity, but suggest that some dolphins are better at it than others. Donna, for instance, was a bit more ___18___ and able to respond correctly to a weaker field than Dolly.
The electroreception found in dolphins doesn't ___19___ to be as strong as it is in the typical shark, but it's probably still useful enough for them to find fish ___20___ underneath sand, stones or mud within a few centimeters away. Other studies have suggested that dolphins also possess a sense that acts as a sort of ___21___ GPS for them. So these dolphins' electroreception might provide an explanation for that ability as well, Huttner said.
Ⅱ. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fit s the context.
It's really easy to feel all alone in life, especially when going through hardship. But sometimes the best thing we can do is to allow ourselves to ask for ___22___ , like Erin did.
Erin worked at a McDonald's in Michigan. But her pay wasn't enough to cover rent and she and her twin girls ended up ___23___. She wanted to sleep in her car which was ___24___ right outside of the girls' school. However, she wasn't sure whether what she was doing was ___25___.
So, she asked police officer Heather Kolke if they could stay there. But the conversation didn't stop there. Heather, also a mom, knew she had to ___26___ . She and her fellow officers found Erin and her daughters a temporary place to stay in. That wasn't all though, they even got her an ___27___ and went with her to offer moral support. Luckily, Erin got that job.
Heather also planned a birthday party for Erin's daughters, with local businesses ___28___ balloons, cake, and pizza.
The whole community ultimately got ___29___, raising $2,300 in cash, as well as clothes for the kids, items for their new ___30___ , gift cards to help them make ends meet.
"It really warms my heart to know that there are people out there who ___31___ . It is a reminder that there are good people in the world," shared Erin.
22. A. help B. forgiveness C. permission D. leave
23. A. desperate B. fruitless C. homeless D. disappointed
24. A. repaired B. seen C. abandoned D. parked
25. A. worthwhile B. legal C. wise D. useful
26. A. set out B. walk by C. step in D. look forward
27. A. interview B. innovation C. award D. arrangement
28. A. producing B. decorating C. designing D. donating
29. A. paid B. involved C. elected D. cleaned
30. A. car B. school C. office D. home
31. A. remain B. insist C. care D. share
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
When I first moved away from home to study, I started out living in student housing. We all had our own rooms, but every floor shared a kitchen and a common room. There was no surveillance from family members, and we were expected to take care of ourselves. I had a neighbor who had, like most of us, just moved away from home. It was his first time on his own, and he felt unhappy.
We had to teach this poor boy EVERYTHING. It started with the mystery of why the plates in the cupboard were always soiled with oil. It turned out that the boy didn't know he had to use hot water to wash the dishes; he just washed them in cold water and put them back.
He spent the first six months complaining about how he was always running out of money. This was because he didn't know how to cook. The rest of us lived on the usual student diet and treated ourselves to a pizza on weekends. However, he got fast food every single day. I could feed myself for a month on has weekly meal budget. Moreover, he had no idea how to wash clothes with a washing machine. I had to take him shopping for laundry washing-up liquid first because he didn't know what it was. He thought he could just put ordinary soap in the washing machine.
To his credit, the boy was very grateful for the help and very depressed that no one had taught him how to do all these things before he moved out.
One day, the boy's mother came to visit. He happily introduced all of us to his mother. After we graduated, I was invited to his wedding. He introduced me to his new wife as "the one who taught me how to be a man".
32. What does the underlined word "surveillance" in Paragraph I mean
A. Difference. B. Guidance. C. Escape. D. Hope.
33. What can we learn about the boy
A. He lacked common sense in housework. B. He got married to the author.
C. He always washed dishes in hot water. D. He didn't get along well with his mother.
34. Why did the boy always have money problems
A. He often cooked expensive meals. B. He bought himself a pizza every month.
C. He treated his neighbors on weekends. D. He didn't know how to spend reasonably.
35. Which word best describes the relationship between the boy and the author
A. Worrying. B. Formal. C. Close. D. Disappointing.
(B)
The Maldives guarantees the whitest sand beaches and an unforgettable underwater world. Here are places that you can visit here.
Patins Maldives, Fari Islands
The Fari Islands sit in the northeast of the North Male Atoll, a 45-minute speed boat ride or a 15-minute seaplane flight from Elana International Airport.
Unlike most of the other places on this list, Patina recently opened so you can check in right now if you're in need of an urgent escape.
Avani+Fares Maldives Resort
Just a 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, the Avani+Fares Maldives Resort sits on an island surrounded by a lagoon in the west of the resort.
Unique and remarkable biodiversity can be found in its coral reefs, sea grass beds and mangroves. Watch out for hawksbi ll turtles, rays and friendly reef sharks.
Villa Haven
If you're a deep-sea diver, this place will provide a luxurious base as you explore the resort's many experiences.
Their botanical gardens produce coconuts, tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs that will all be served up in Villa Haven's restaurants, while sustainable local materials are also being used in the construction of the resort.
Conrad Maldives Rangali
The twin-island property boasts some firsts including the world's first ever undersea restaurant and first underwater bedroom.
To mark the resort's anniversary,50 over-water villas have been revitalized, as have three restaurants and bars. Brand new additions include an adults-only gym, Majaa Explorers Hub and restaurants and the Furaavaru Teens Club.
36. Which one is most likely to go to Patina Maldives, Fari Islands for travelling
A. Lily, a student majoring in marine biology.
B. Justine, a cook designing a menu of seafood.
C. Tom, an overseas student on a tight schedule.
D. Alice, a retired professor looking for relaxation.
37. What can you do in Villa Haven
A. Have dinner in the undersea restaurant. B. Admire the botanical gardens.
C. Go on a speed boat tour. D. Work out in the gym.
38. If you are interested in sea animals like turtles, which place can you visit
A. Villa Haven. B. Conrad Maldives Rangali.
C. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands. D. Avani+Fares Maldives Resort.
39. What can we know from the passage
A. The Fari Islands are a 15-minute seaplane flight from the mainland.
B. Conrad Maldives Rangali is equipped with the undersea restaurant.
C. The tropical fish shop and ordinary diving center are accessible in Villa Haven.
D. Sustainable materials are used in the building of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort.
(C)
Riding the bus to school could be keeping some kids out of class. Most school buses run on fuel Those buses send out pollution, including tiny particles and gases. Bus riders get exposed to high levels of this pollution. When breathed in, it can lead to breathing problems, such as asthma（哮喘）, which may keep kids home from school. But replacing the worst-polluting buses should cut down on student absences, a new study shows.
The study focused on schools that were asked to take part in a U. S. government program. The program offered schools cash back for money spent on cleaner school buses. The 2,816 school districts in the new study all asked for the money. But not all got it. Only 383 were picked to receive funding. Winning districts could buy new buses and desert old ones.
The program started in 2012. From 2012 to 2017, the winning districts very likely had less bus pollution. And a year after getting new buses, student attendance had improved in those districts. For an average district of 10,000 students, about six more students attended school each day in the winning districts. Districts that replaced the oldest buses had an average of 45 more students in school each day.
Those numbers may sound small, but they can add up, says Meredith Pedde, an environmental epidemiologist（流行病学家）. Almost 3 million U. S. kids ride school buses more than 20 years old, her team figures. Replacing all of those old buses could mean 1.3 million fewer student absences each year, the data suggest. And school attendance matters for student achievement.
Now the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a new program for school buses. It's offering $5 billion through 2026 to replace old fuel buses with cleaner ones. Almost all U. S. school districts can apply for the new rebates. But schools in low-income areas and in rural areas will get priority. Kids in these areas tend to face the most health risks from old buses, EPA notes. And anything that cuts air pollution, Pedde says, should improve student health.
40. What is the primary reason why riding the bus to school might lead to student absences
A. Serious fuel shortage for school buses. B. Potential risk of disease spreading in a bus.
C. Few seats available on school buses. D. High levels of pollution from school buses.
41. What does Meredith Pedde suggest about the impact of replacing old buses
A. It is a costly and ineffective measure. B. It helps to improve student attendances.
C. It increases health risks for students. D. It has no significant effect on absences.
42. What does the underlined word "rebates" in the last paragraph probably refer to
A. Health benefits. B. School posts.
C. Financial aids. D. Public resources.
43. What is the purpose of the text
A. To talk about the use of cleaner school buses.
B. To describe the potential risk of school buses.
C. To discuss the importance of decreasing absence.
D. To call on the government to improve school buses.
Ⅲ. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
44.下个月起， 他开始负责乐队的管理工作。（take on)
45.科学探索和自然栖息地的消亡是如何影响南极洲（Antarctica）的？ (affect)
46.他演讲中的一些与气候有关的话语让听众感到惊奇。（which)
47.组织者给每一位出色的参与者奖励了一幅美丽的风景画和一些其他的礼物。（reward)
48.当孩子们赢得比赛，他们高兴地跳了起来，露出灿烂的笑容，然后拥抱他们的教练，教练似乎还有些不相信。（break into)
IV. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 80-100 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
49.
假如你是浦韵中学的高一学生李文（Li Wen), 你们校刊的“Tradition and Culture”栏目正在举办征文活动， 征文主题为“我与中国传统节日（Chinese Traditional Festival and Me)”。你的征文必须包括：
●一个具体节日；
你的体验和认识
（文中不得出现真实校名或姓名）