双鸭山市尖山区2023-2024学年高一下学期开学考试
英 语
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。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 will Susan do this afternoon
A．Go to see a doctor. B．Visit Karen in hospital. C．Go skating with the man.
2．Where will Henry most probably go this afternoon
A．To a beach. B．To a Chinese restaurant. C．To an exhibition.
3．What is the most possible relationship between the speakers
A．Brother and sister. B．Classmates. C．Father and daughter.
4．Why does Jane talk to Mark
A．To show Mark around. B．To borrow some boxes. C．To ask for a favor.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．Their sports partners. B．Their favorite sports. C．Their common hobby.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。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。】
6．What page is Lily reading now
A．The entertainment page. B．The sports page. C．The business page.
7．What will the weather be like tomorrow according to the latest paper
A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Cloudy.
【听第7段材料，回答第8、9、10题。】
8．Which tourist attraction will the speakers visit first
A．Lambeth Bridge. B．Buckingham Palace C．Big Ben.
9．When did the speakers eat breakfast
A．At 9:00 am. B．At 7:00 am. C．At 8:00 am.
10．How will the speakers get to Lambeth Bridge
A．By subway. B．By bus. C．On foot.
【听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。】
11．Why did Kevin’s family decide to move
A．The landlady charged them a higher rent.
B．They got bored with city life.
C．Their rented house would be sold.
12．What did Kevin think of the houses for rent in the city
A．Expensive. B．Beautiful. C．Comfortable.
13．How long does it take Kevin to go to work now
A．Two hours. B．One hour. C．One and a half hours.
14．What does Kevin think is the most important benefit of living in the suburbs
A．Saving more money. B．Enjoying quiet life C．Breathing fresh air.
【听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。】
15．What was the feature of the earthquake in Peru
A．Lasting for a long time.
B．Being deep in the ground.
C．Causing serious damage.
16．What damage did the earthquake cause
A．Three slightly injured people.
B．Total destruction of a church.
C．Traffic accidents on the highway.
17．What do Peruvians do to deal with frequent earthquakes
A．Move to a safer country.
B．Turn to modern technologies.
C．Learn skills to survive earthquakes.
【听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。】
18．When is usually the most challenging time for the speaker
A．Greeting time. B．Prep time. C．Circle time.
19．What activity does circle time usually include
A．Reading books B．Singing songs. C．Learning math.
20．What does the speaker most probably think of circle play
A．Boring. B．Tiring. C．Important.
第二部分 阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Winter Solstice Celebrations From Around the World
The winter solstice (冬至), the longest night of the year, falls on December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20 or 21 in the Southern. Since ancient times, people all over the world have celebrated this important astronomical occurrence in different ways. Here are some solstice traditions both new and old to help light your way to longer days.
Soyal
Soyal is the winter solstice celebration of the Hopi Indians of northern Arizona. Ceremonies and rituals include purification, dancing, and sometimes gift-giving. On the day, Hopi welcome the protective spirits from the mountains.
Saturnalia
The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia is perhaps the most closely linked with the modern celebration of Christmas. This festival happened around the time of the winter solstice and celebrated the end of the planting season. There were games and feasts and gift-giving for several days.
Midwinter in Antarctica
Even Antarctica gets its share of solstice celebration, thanks to the researchers staying there over the long, dangerously cold season. While those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are enjoying the most daylight hours, in the Southern Hemisphere they are celebrating Midwinter. Festivities include special meals, films, and sometimes even handmade gifts.
Dong Zhi
Dong Zhi, the “arrival of winter”, is an important festival in China. It is a time for family to get together and celebrate the year they have had. The holiday generally falls between the 21st and 23rd of December. It is thought to have started as an end-of-harvest festival. Special foods, such as Tang Yuan and Jiaozi, are enjoyed. Friends and family members occasionally express their blessings and care to each other through gifts.
21．Which of the following festivals has something with Christmas
A．Soyal. B．Midwinter in Antarctica.
C．Saturnalia. D．Dong Zhi.
22．What do the festivals have in common
A．They fall on the same day.
B．Their celebrations all include gift-giving.
C．They mark the end of the year’s harvest.
D．They welcome protective spirits.
23．In which part of the newspaper can we read the text
A．Culture. B．Sports. C．News. D．Weather.
B
Recently, video clips of Zhang Jianna, a city cleaner from Chaoyang Sanitation (环境卫生), have gone viral online.
The 49-year-old Zhang is from a village in Hebei province. With only a high school diploma, she had previously worked as a restaurant server and a store seller. In 2012, she took on the role of a sanitation worker in the embassy area of Sanlitun in Beijing’s Chaoyang District. One morning, a foreigner came to her and spoke a long string of unfamiliar words to her. Zhang didn’t know how to react. The special experience deeply moved Zhang and she was determined (下定决心) to learn English.
“I just want to help whenever someone is in need,” said Zhang. Without a teacher, she began learning English from her children’s textbooks, starting with basic words and phrases. With no fixed study hours, she used every free moment. While others rested, she memorized vocabulary and practiced speaking. Upon arriving home after work, she would note down new knowledge points and review them until thoroughly understood.
“Learning English at 40, I would easily forget the words I learned the previous day,” Zhang said. However, she persisted (坚持), reviewing words at night and then repeating them one more time the next day morning. She also downloaded over a dozen English learning apps on her computer and phone. “Learn step by step, learn every day.” Zhang said. To date, she has collected a vocabulary of around 3,000 English words, enabling her to talk fluently with foreigners. “Growing up without a college education, I sometimes feared being looked down upon. But every time I help a stranger in English, I feel incredibly achievable.”
“To serve others makes me happy and it’s where I prove my self-worth,” said Zhang. “After retirement, I also want to introduce my hometown in English and develop local tourism.”
24．What do we know about Zhang Jianna from paragraph 2
A．She graduated from a university.
B．She understood the foreigner’s words.
C．She works as a sanitation worker.
D．She wants to be an English teacher.
25．For what reason can Zhang learn English well
A．A college education. B．A confident English teacher.
C．A high school diploma. D．A decade-long persistence.
26．What can we learn from the underlined sentence in the text
A．Persistence is key to learning English.
B．Her inspiring journey leads to a new goal.
C．Growing up in a village is looked down upon.
D．Devote any possible moment to learning.
27．Which of the following word can best describe Zhang
A．Determined. B．Generous. C．Curious. D．Adventurous.
C
In a world featuring endless choices, the search for simplicity has become more than just a desire—it’s a necessity. The book Yes Means Yes, Everything Else Means No explores the philosophy of simplicity and decision-making. Written by Bruce Mullen, this book goes beyond self-help clichés (陈词滥调) and offers a genuine, actionable approach to guiding life’s choices.
The book recognizes decision-making as the centre of human existence and invites readers to admit each decision carries a weight. “Yes Means Yes, Everything Else Means No” sums up a sign if can’t rule—a definite “Yes” and a clear “No.” It encourages readers to focus on the “Yes” and stop readers from puting their effort into uncertain things. Another rule stressed in the book is simplicity in decision-making. By adopting simplicity, decision-makers aim to get the key information, focus on the most related factors, and avoid unnecessary aspects, enabling quicker judgments and swifter conclusions.
The book is a practical guide to enhance decision-making skills. The author doesn’t merely express the philosophy but equips readers with the tools they need to apply effectively. From techniques to give preference to tasks to methods for avoiding distractions (分心), the book offers skills for simplifying the decision-making process.
Through personal experiences, Mullen determined the power of simplification, guiding people to make decisions according to one’s own values and desires. Beyond individual context, this book also influences business strategies, relationship dynamics, and societal considerations. Mullen not only explores the essence of “yes means yes” but stresses the significance of making clear decisions at a crossroads.
“Yes Means Yes, Everything Else Means No” is more than a book; it’s a philosophy that can change how we approach decisions. For those seeking to guide life with clarity and purpose, this book is a guiding light in the fog of in decision.
28. What are the readers encouraged to do according to paragraph 2
A. Concentrate on related things.
B. Summarize a key principle.
C. Solve uncertain matters.
D. Make decisions independently.
29. Why is the book a practical guide to readers
A. To provide readers with life values.
B. To equip readers with decision-making skills.
C. To improve readers’ critical thinking skills.
D. To help readers express philosophy.
30. What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about
A. Definition of simplicity. B. Rules of making decisions.
C. Influences of decision-making. D. Benefits of stressing clarity.
31. What is the article aimed at
A. Recommending a book. B. Sharing a positive attitude.
C. Describing a simple lifestyle D. Solving philosophical problems.
D
Studies have shown how we understand our strength contributes to the extent to which our muscles might waste with disuse. When researchers at Ohio University examined the strength among a group of adults, who agreed to have their wrists immobilized for a week to cause weakness, they found that only imagining having strong muscles reduced the loss in strength by 50 percent.
Crum, a pioneer in this area, found in his study that having a different attitude can maximize (最大化) the benefits of all the occasional exercise we do each day, such as housework or walking around the shops. It appears that tracking our steps through smart watches and other wearable technologies can make a difference to how we understand our fitness. The study showed people who had previously regarded themselves as inactive, were found that they were actually completing about 7000 steps a day and began to report improved mood, better confidence and even an increase in aerobic fitness measurements, even though they weren’t exercising more than usual.
An even more unexpected fitness trick might come from our gut. It seems that having the right populations of gut bacteria (肠道菌群) makes you more likely to exercise. Last December, Christopher Thais sat the University of Pennsylvania and his colleagues found that differences in gut bacterial populations appeared to play a much greater role than genetics (遗传学) when it came to running performance in mice. They identified two particular bacteria as being especially important. When the mice were given these in supplements, it seemed to increase their desire to exercise.
It remains to be seen whether this works effectively in humans. We still have much to learn about whether changing microbial populations can make us fitter, says Shrushti Shah at the University of Calgary in Canada. This could be significant, as many of us struggle to find the motivation to exercise.
32. What does the underlined word “immobilized” in paragraph 1mean
A. Balanced. B. Fixed. C. Straightened. D. Bent.
33 What is presented in Crum’s finding
A. Tracking steps is necessary in daily routine.
B.Inactive people have trouble in completing exercise.
C. Walking around the shops amounts to 7000 steps.
D.Attitude matters to all the occasional exercise.
34. What is the function of the example in paragraph 3
A. To further explain the research method.
B. To show potential application of the research finding.
C. To support evidence for the research result.
D To present a reasonable doubt about the research process.
35. What is the author’s attitude toward the application of the two particular bacteria in humans
A Cautious. B. Doubtful. C. Indifferent. D. Supportive.
第二节(共5小题:每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Nowadays, poor sleep and anxiety are common among young people, causing too much pain and even severe physical and mental problems. 36 .
Wind down
Reading a book can help slow breathing and relax muscles, while yoga stretches or even a gentle walk can reduce anxiety. 37 . Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that bathing in water of 40-42.5℃ one to two hours before bedtime was related to better sleep.
Protect the bedroom
Keep the bedroom as a place for sleep. Blackout blinds or an eye mask (眼罩) can help block out light, 38 .
Go to bed at regular times
Going to sleep and waking up at regular times — even on weekends — will strengthen your body clock. Regular mealtimes are also an important reminder for your circadian rhythm. Avoid exercise too close to bedtime, as it can cause restlessness and an elevated body temperature.
39
If your mind is buzzing from the day, try keeping a journal or worry book. The experts also recommend writing to-do lists for the next day in order to organize thoughts and clear the mind.
Get ahead on the next day
40 . Choose your clothes for the next day when you reach for your pyjamas or pack your bag while brushing your teeth.
Some habits will help you more than others, but when all of them are combined, the real magic happens.
A．Have a sleep schedule
B．Write down your worries
C．because you are happy and warm
D．A warm bath or shower can also help you relax
E．while keeping electronic devices (设备) out of the bedroom is highly recommended
F．Your night-time routine is an opportunity to make mornings run a little smoother
G．Here are five ways to get a better bedtime routine to help take a turn for the better
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分)
This is an unbelievably moving and beautiful film. It shows a father’s 41 at its very best. It is a tear-jerker and I must admit that I am moved to tears.
It is a story 42 in 1939 at the start of World War II. Guido, a cheerful Italian-Jewish waiter, gets 43 to Dora, who is not Jewish. They are in love and have a 44 named Giosuè. As they are preparing for Giosuè’s fifth birthday, Guido and Giosuè are arrested (逮捕) and 45 to a concentration camp. Dora begs to 46 with them even though she is not Jewish. She is sent to the 47 part on the other side of the camp.
To hide the awful 48 from his son, Guido pretends (假装) they are at a holiday camp and are playing a game. In the 49 , they have to win points. He 50 his son that the goal is to get 1,000 points — and the prize is a real tank in which they can leave. Here he is talking about the tanks 51 the allies (同盟者) that he hopes will eventually come to save them from the concentration camp when they win the war. He pretends Giosuè can get points for things such as not crying, not saying he is hungry, not asking for his mother, and so on. 52 , Guido hides Giosuè, all the while pretending it is a game and they are playing hide-and-seek.
I won’t tell you how the film ends. You will have to watch it for yourself. Many reviewers have 53 this film, and said that it is a must-see. I completely 54 , as it is one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen — one that I will 55 forget.
41．A．Love B．Hate C．honesty D．bravery
42．A．put B．broke C．judged D．set
43．A．worried B．Married C．Reduced D．limited
44．A．daughter B．mother C．son D．father
45．A．established B. taken C．decorated D．survived
46．A．go B．Protest C．run D．escape
47．A．Guido’s B．Giosuè’s C．men’s D．women’s
48．A．privacy B．fault C．truth D．gender
49．A．camp B．game C．point D．holiday
40．A．tells B．says C．talks D．speaks
51．A．picking out B．belonging to C．paying off D．focusing on
52．A．Regularly B．Secondly C．Eventually D．Surely
53．A．admitted B．designed C．recommended D．maintained
54．A．agree B．disagree C．shock D．apply
55．A．forever B．never C．ever D．Appropriately
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 词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Elephants are one of the most intelligent creatures on the earth. Across Africa they have inspired respect from people 56 share the landscape with them, giving them strong 57 (culture) significance. They’re very important species, playing 58 important role in maintaining the biodiversity of ecosystems.
During the dry season, elephants use their tusks 59 (dig) for water. This not only allows the elephants to survive in dry environments, but also 60 (provide) water for other animals that share the harsh habitats.
When forest elephants eat, they create gaps in the vegetation. These gaps allow new plants to grow and create pathways for smaller animals to use. They’re also one of the major 61 (way) in which trees spread their seeds; some species rely 62 (entire) upon elephants for seed spreading.
Wherever they live, elephants leave dung (粪便) that is filled 63 seeds from the plants they eat. When the dung gets into the soil, the seeds are sown and grow into new grasses, bushes and trees, 64 (improve) the health of the savannah (稀树草原) ecosystem.
Sadly, we’re losing elephants worldwide, especially in Africa, due to illegal hunting. Action should 65 (take) to protect this species.
基础知识测试（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 单词拼写（根据首字母或汉意单词拼写）
There is a Chinese s going like this: Respect yourself, or no one else will respect you.
In his new book, the writer describes his latest (冒险经历) in Africa in detail.
I said hello to him but he just (忽视)me completely as if I were invisible
There are 108 main (人物)in the novel Water Margin(《水浒传》), one of the four Chinese literature classics.
The two became good friends though there was a big age g between them.
The Lemon Melon has a good (平衡) of sweet and sour taste.
Human life is regarded as part of nature and therefore the only way for us to survive is to live in h with nature.
Teachers will never be r by computers in the classroom.
Formal language is different from i language in several ways.
There was only a n gap between the bed and the wall. It’s not wide.
第二节 单句语法填空（在空白处填入 1 个适当的 词或括号内单词的正确形式。）
After graduation, Hawking first went to Oxford University he studied physics, and then he furthered his study in Cambridge University.
It was finally completed in 1928, by time it was considered out of date and revisions began at once.
I was moved to tears when I got a photo album from my parents, reminded me of my happy childhood.
Tibet is such a place all the people across the world are dreaming of visiting.
The people faces lit up with a huge smile gave me the deepest impression.
__________(attract)by the beauty of the West Lake, many visitors say that the scenery there is really beautiful．
As is often the case, _______ rich are not always happy.
He is expert ________computer software.
In such dry weather, the flowers will be watered if they are____________(survive).
As a result of the ________ (destroy) of wildlife habitat (栖息地), many animals have no place to live.
Our government has taken ________ (effect) measures to ban drunken driving.
I need to work in pleasant ________ (surrounding)．
So the main thing is just to show up and be _________ (adventure), trying different foods and talking to strangers.
The old town________ (date) back to the late seventeenth century.
Up to now, medical technology _________(advance) greatly throughout the world.
第五部分 写作 （满分15分）
假设你是红星中学的李华，从网上得知为促进国际文化交流和相互合作，“一带一路国际合作高峰论坛” 将于今年9月在北京举行。组委会现面向全社会招募志愿者。你很感兴趣。
请你按照相关要求用英语给组委会写一封申请信，介绍个人优势，应征此次志愿者工作。
(1)性格特点(如：热情开朗、有礼貌等)；
(2)相关能力(如：熟悉中国传统文化，口语流利等)；
(3)简单阐述对“一带一路”重要意义的理解；
注意：(1)词数不少于 100。
(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
(3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛 The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
Dear Sir,
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Yours,
Li Hua双鸭山市尖山区2023-2024学年高一下学期开学考试英语答案
1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．B 7．C 8．A 9．B
10．B 11．C 12．A 13．C 14．A 15．B 16．A 17．C
18.A 19．B 20．C 21．C 22．B 23．A 24．C 25．D 26．B 27．A 28. A 29.B 30.D 31. A 32. B 33.D
34.C 35.A 36．G 37．D 38．E 39．B 40．F 41．A 42．D 43．B 44．C 45．B 46．A 47．D 48．C 49．B 50．A 51．B 52．C 53．C 54．A 55．B
56．who/that 57．Cultural 58．An 59．to dig 60．Provides 61．ways
62．Entirely 63．With 64．Improving 65．be taken
66．saying/aying 67．adventure/adventures 68．Ignored 69．characters
70．gap/ap 71．Balance 72．harmony/armony 73．replaced/eplaced
74．informal/nformal 75．narrow/arrow
where 77. which 78. which 79. as 80. whose 81.Attracted
The 83. in/at 84. to survive 85. destruction 86. effective
87.surroundings 88.adventurous 89 dates 90 has advanced
写作答案
Dear Sir,
I’m Li Hua, a middle school student. I’m writing to apply for a valuable opportunity to be a volunteer for The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing in September.
First of all, I think it’s a great honor for me to introduce myself briefly. I am an outgoing student with great passion. As a result, I will spare no effort to serve our distinguished guests from home and abroad politely. What’s more, I have a rich knowledge about Chinese history and especially traditional culture, which enables me to spread our splendid culture to the whole world. In addition, I have a good command of English, thus making it easy for me to communicate well with the foreigners.
I am fully aware of the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative. Recognized by an increasing number of nations, it has greatly promoted cultural exchange, strengthened mutual cooperation and led to building a community with a shared future. If given the chance, I’ll be very delighted to work for this forum and surely be devoted to the job. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
