吉林省通化市梅河口市2023-2024学年高一下学期开学考试英语试题（含答案 无听力音频 无听力原文）

梅河口市2023-2024学年高一下学期开学考试 英语
第一部分 听力（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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is probably Sue now
A. At home. B. At Bill's home. C. At the office.
2. What does the woman want to do
A. Quit smoking. B. Change a seat. C. Buy a cake.
3. What did the man do last weekend
A. He took a trip. B. He watched a game. C. He played basketball.
4. What does the man need now
A. Ice cream. B. Milk. C. Water.
5. Where does the woman want to go
A. The bus station. B. The train station. C. The police station.
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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料， 回答第6、7题。
6. What does Jack have to do at 10:00 am
A. Attend a lecture. B. Catch a bus. C. Repair his bike.
7. How does the boy usually go to school
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Whom is the party for
A. Lisa. B. Jane. C. Ted.
9. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Play some games. B. Bring Jane along. C. Watch a video.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman think of the bedroom
A. Bright. B. New. C. Small.
11. What does the woman like best
A. The kitchen. B. The view. C. The living room.
12. What will the speakers do most probably
A. Have the shower repaired. B. Buy some furniture.
C. Keep searching.
听第9段材料， 回答第13至16题。
13. What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues（同事）.
14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the classroom. B. Over the phone. C. At the woman's home.
15. Why does Tom feel stressed out （感到紧张）
A. He can't speak English well. B. He has known the exam result.
C. He didn't do well in the English exam.
16. What is the woman's suggestion
A. Correcting the mistakes now. B. Paying more attention next time.
C. Communicating with parents.
听第10段材料， 回答第17至20题。
17. How many foreign students are visiting in the speaker's school now
A. About 13. B. About20. C. Over 30.
18. Why does the school organize the music week
A. To attract more foreign students. B. To exchange ideas about culture.
C. To help foreign students enjoy their time.
19. When should students sign up for the activities
A. Before September 15th. B. In the last week of September.
C. In the first week of December.
20. Where will the music week be held
A. In the library. B. In the garden. C. On the playground.
第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节阅读理解（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
4 places in the Midwest that look like they could be in Europe
If an expensive overseas trip isn’t in the cards for you right now, don’t worry. Take a road trip from Chicago and check out these Mid-western tourist spots that look like they’re straight out of a European postcard．
★Niles, Illinois
If you visit a square at 6300 W. Touhy Avenue, you’ll find a pleasantly European surprise — a half-sized copy of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Constructed in1934 to hide a water tower, the Leaning Tower of Niles stands 94 feet tall with a 7. 4-foot tilt which looks like the Italian one．
★Lindsborg, Kansas
Originally settled by Swedish immigrants, Lindsborg’s Scandinavian culture remains clear through public art and Swedish specialty shops, so prepare to collect Scandinavia n clothes, cookies, and wine. Best of all are the town’s yearly Scandinavian celebrations, where you’ll find various Swedish traditions．
★Frankenmuth, Michigan
Lovingly called “Little Bavaria”, this central Michigan town look like they’ve been transported straight out of a Franconian village. For the full Bavarian experience, you can stop by one of its restaurants for traditional German food. You can also learn a little more about the town’s Franconian origins．
★New Glarus, Wisconsin
Many people in Chicago know New Glarus for its brewery. Take a walk there and you’ll soon realize why it’s called “Little Switzerland”. Named after the big city of Glarus in Switzerland, New Glarus’ wooden houses, Swiss restaurants and museums, and gently hilled landscapes make for an almost Alpine（阿尔卑斯山的）experience．
1. What is the best part of a trip to Lindsborg, Kansas
A. The local natural scenery．
B. The Scandinavian celebrations．
C. The Scandinavian dressing culture．
D. The traditional Scandinavia n foods．
2. Where can visitors enjoy traditional German food
A. Niles, Illinois． B. Lindsborg, Kansas．
C. Frankenmuth, Michigan． D. New Glarus, Wisconsin．
3. Why is New Glarus called “Little Switzetland”
A. For its famous brewery． B. For its Alpine-style design．
C. For its main Swiss population． D. For the same city name of Glarus．
B
At the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, among mountain songs and ethnic costumes and special ceremonies, I am noticeable despite my modern dress, as my green “VOLUNTEER” nametag brands me as a perfect target for curious tourists. I have volunteered to learn about global customs; my knowledge of my native culture is limited. I had boxed up my past before moving to America eight years ago, when a new continent considered my old self foreign.
Here on the National Mall, I am the only means of communication between the Americans and the artisan (工匠), who were invited from China to display their talents. They see my awkward hand gestures as I test my mother tongue, speaking Mandarin (普通话) and putting it into English for visitors.
The artisans possess exceptional skills. He Guoyao can read thousands of pictographic characters (象形文字) and bears the duty of passing on Dongba culture. Cheng Zhirong creates fantastic animal figures with a spoon and melted sugar in minutes. Standing among them, I wonder about the contributions a 16-year-old girl can make.
“Ooh, it’s so pretty!” A young girl sticks her nose close to a sugar dragon. Zhirong, the candy maker, signals to me, and I explain to the girl that the dragon is pure sugar. “Mommy, it’s candy!” she excitedly says. “Beautiful...” The crowd breathes in awe. One woman taps me on the shoulder, saying, “Please, tell her that her work is surreal... a gift from another world.”
As Zhirong takes my hand and calls me “little sister”, I find my place in this group of extraordinary people who crossed oceans to build a bridge between different ethnicities and nationalities through sugar sculptures and painted words. I, too, am a bearer of traditions．
I smile at Guoyao, as he paints in pictographic characters the English words I have taught him, “You’re welcome.” I come to know that culture is not shelved behind glass cases in museums. It is in the life that I once thought backward and dull — the Chinese way of life that is a part of me.
4. Why does the author attend the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
A. To learn about global traditions.
B. To improve her interpersonal skills.
C. To interview some talented artisans.
D. To appreciate the wonderful artworks.
5. What is the author’s role on the National Mall
A. A visitor. B. A translator. C. A tour guide. D. A security guard.
6. What does the underlined part “in awe” in paragraph 4 mean
A. In doubt. B. In silence. C. In satisfaction. D. In amazement.
7. What does the author realize in the end
A. Chinese culture has been part of her own identity.
B. Culture should be presented in different forms.
C. Culture can only be kept alive through exchanges.
D. Chinese culture has helped her better adapt to her new life.
C
Blue whales are the largest creatures to live on Earth after the dinosaurs. These amazing creatures are not only the largest whale species but also the largest mammal (哺乳动物) species to have ever existed on Earth.
The average length of a blue whale is 23—27 meters and its weight is from 100 to 150 tons. In spite of their large size, blue whales can swim at a fast speed of 25 to 30 miles per hour. The blue whales are not really blue in color but are actually gray. Blue whales feed on krill (磷虾). They take in a lot of water. They have a very unique way of communicating with each other by sending low frequency sound waves, which is even higher than the sound produced by a plane.
Before the whale hunting time started, blue whales could be found in all major oceans. Once, there were more than 200,000 blue whales that swam in the oceans. The Seas of Canada, North Atlantic Ocean and the seas to the south of Madagascar are among the most popular regions where blue whales can be found nowadays. Other major parts are the Antarctic Ocean and the Davis Strait.
Early whaling was limited by simple tools and whaling skills. So the damage to whale populations was not great. But with the development of powerful guns and steam-powered boats, whaling advanced. More whales were hunted at a rapid rate. In 1931 alone, 29,649 whales were killed. Humans competed to hunt the big animals. Besides, the number of blue whales is low due to more man’s deep-sea activities.
Fortunately, officials are doing something great about the blue whales. The International Whaling Commission has taken steps to protect these wonderful mittees of experts have been formed to work against whaling.
8. How do blue whales communicate
A. By swimming fast. B. By delivering food. C. By touching each other. D. By sending sound signals.
9. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. The habits that blue whales develop. B. The ways that blue whales are hunted.
C. The places where blue whales can be found. D. The reasons why blue whales are endangered.
10. What caused the number of blue whales to drop quickly according to the text
A. Ocean water was polluted. B. Hunting tools were improved.
C. The blue whales suffered from illnesses. D. The blue whales fought against each other.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the officials’ work
A. Positive. B. Worried. C. Unclear. D. Confused.
D
Regularly practicing facial “yoga”, or exercises for your facial muscles, may actually make you look younger, early research suggests，
In a small, new study, researchers taught 27 middle-age women (ages 40 to 65) how to perform 32 facial exercises, which included simple actions such as smiling in the cheeks. After this training, the participants performed these exercises at home for 30 minutes a day, every day for eight weeks. On the ninth week of the study, the participants reduced the frequency of their 30-minute exercise routine to every other day (three to four days a week), and continued the exercise for 20 weeks.
The participants also had their photos taken at the beginning and end of the study, and several doctors rated these photos using a standard method for assessing the appearance of aging in the face and neck. The raters, who didn’t know which photos were taken before and which photos were taken after the exercises, also estimated the age of the person in the photo.
After 20 weeks, the participants had better ratings for the fullness of their cheeks, on average, compared with their ratings at the start of the study. In other words, their cheeks looked fuller after their 20-week facial exercise. This change in cheek fullness also made the participants look younger: Raters estimated that the participants looked nearly three years younger after the exercises, compared with before.
However, the findings are preliminary and should be confirmed with a larger study, the researchers said. And many questions remain about exactly which exercises are beneficial and who might benefit from them. “The study involved middle-age, mainly white women, who stayed in the study for 20 weeks, so it’s not known whether the effects seen in the study would apply to men, or to people of other ages or races. It’s also not clear how long people need to perform the exercises in order to see benefits,” lead study author Dr. Murad Alam said.
12. What did the researchers first do in the study
A. They trained the participants.
B. They divided the participants into groups.
C. They took photos of the participants.
D. They checked the faces of the participants.
13. What was the participants’ specific change according to the study
A. They looked healthier. B. They got fuller facial outline.
C. They became interested in Yoga. D. They got to smile more frequently.
14. What does the underlined word “confirmed” in the last paragraph mean
A. proved B. questioned C. challenged D. affected
15. What can be inferred from Dr. Murad Alam’s words
A. More facial exercises will be performed.
B. Middle-aged women will not be included.
C. Men participants will appear in later studies.
D. 20 weeks is enough to test if an exercise works.
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。
Camping is a great way to enjoy nature. You can breathe fresh air, cook over a campfire and sleep under the stars. However, camping also means dealing with bugs, bad weather and few, if any, toilets. ___16___ But there is a way to enjoy the natural world without giving up the comforts at home. It’s called glamping, and interest in it has been growing since 2007.
Glamping, made up of the words glamorous (有魅力的) and camping, is a fairly new word. ___17___ Since around 600 B.C., Nomadic Mongolians have enjoyed the benefits of glamping. Their tents were very comfortable which inspired the design of modern glamping tents.
___18___ One of them is that glamping gives you access to some beautiful places. You don’t have to give up beauty for comfort. Nowadays, glamping can be less expensive than staying in hotel, but you can still enjoy the modern comforts of a hotel.
Another reason to go glamping is that it’s good for the environment. ___19___ So, there is less waste, and the area stays beautiful.
No matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, a glampsite exists for you. From three Camel Lodge in Mongolia to Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Canada, adventure is waiting for you. Sites can include a spa, a swimming pool and dinner under the stars. Activities can include exploring on horseback or camels and sightings of elephants, mountain sheep or tigers. ___20___
A. These are all the benefits and problems camping can bring.
B. But it describes an activity people have been doing for ages.
C. You can also help with protecting the environment of the place.
D. These troubles can discourage people from ever trying camping.
E. A wide variety of glamping experiences are available all over the world.
F. There are many reasons why you should consider glamping for your next vacation.
G. Glampsites often use environmentally-friendly materials and avoid using much plastic.
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)
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。
On December 20, in Newdale, a series of huge waves caused by an undersea Earthquake raced across the ocean near Goldshore. Worse still, it ___21___ thousands of deaths. Goldshore Beach was the only local beach to ___22___ the disaster without any loss of life. A 10-year-old girl, Sabrina Andron, helped around 100 people escape danger with her ___23___ of tsunamis.
The day began like any other on Goldshore Beach. People were walking, running or simply sitting on the sandy beach, ___24___ the warm sea air and enjoying the soft ___25___ that brushed their hair. Sabrina was one of the happy tourists until she noticed something ___26___ . “The water was like the bubbles (气泡) on the top of a beer,” she later explained. “It wasn’t ___27___. I mean it wasn’t going in and then out as usual. It just kept coming in and in and in.” It struck her that these were the ___28___ of an upcoming tsunami, which Sabrina had just learnt about in a geography lesson.
Sabrina was ___29___, but she soon calmed herself down. She warned her parents of the ____30____, though at first they thought she was just ____31____. However, Sabrina was certain that a terrible disaster was ____32____ and kept asking her parents to talk to a safety officer. To her great relief, the officer ____33____ realized the coming danger. Soon, all the people on the beach was rapidly ____34____ just before the huge waves ____35____ into the coast.
21.
A. caused B. trapped C. affected D. suffered
22.
A. bury B. survive C. challenge D. quit
23.
A. knowledge B. impression C. strength D. detail
24.
A. making up B. breathing in C. focusing on D. checking out
25.
A. wind B. sunshine C. whistle D. wave
26.
A. dead B. powerful C. strange D. attractive
27.
A. narrow B. adventurous C. clean D. calm
28.
A. signs B. damages C. types D. results
29.
A. awkward B. confused C. annoyed D. frightened
30.
A. stress B. development C. danger D. credit
31.
A. cheating B. debating C. helping D. joking
32.
A. under control B. in sight C. on its way D. on schedule
33.
A. actually B. anxiously C. quickly D. curiously
34.
A. escaped B. seen C. recognized D. cleared
35.
A. slid B. crashed C. divided D. tapped
第二节语法填空（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 more and more children being overweight, we need to find ____36____(create) ways to encourage them to develop healthy habits. How do you inspire teens to lose weight
Overweight teens bear a heavy burden. Being overweight affects their ____37____(popular), self-esteem, ability to make friends — everything important to a teenager. Bruce, son of dietitian Anne, describes his anxiety about being overweight. He was worried about ____38____ clothes made him look fat. When he finally lost weight, he felt that a huge burden ____39____(lift).
At her STAR (Service for At-Risk Teens) Clinic, Anne finds that overweight kids are at risk for depression, poor self-image, and lack of friendship. Teens can’t succeed at weight loss alone. They need helpful parents, who create healthy home environments and serve ____40____ good role models. When parents succeed at weight loss, their children are more likely ____41____(succeed) as well.
She suggests ____42____(turn) off the television and limiting computer time. Studies show kids spending hours in front of screens are more inactive and that they have a strong tendency to be snacking ____43____(mindless) while sitting.
She also says parents may need some additional guidance to help overweight teens get to the stage ____44____ they are ready to lose weight. Health care professionals can provide valuable _____45_____(suggest) that teens will listen to, as well as support for both parents and teens.
第四部分 写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华同学, 请你阅读下方邮件并回复。
注意: 词数100词左右。
Dear Li Hua, Congratulations! I’m extremely excited and proud to hear that you have been chosen as the Excellent Student Journalist(记者). I really admire your talent. And I would appreciate it, if you could share how you develop your writing skills gradually and become an excellent journalist. Yours, Jonason
Dear Jonason,
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Yours,
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Whether we notice it or not, our child is a little reflection of ourselves. They grow up looking more and more like us. They even have similar personalities and hobbies. And in some cases, the standard of choosing a good friend.
One day, my 10-year-old Jane said, “Mom, I made a new friend at school today. Can she come over tomorrow ” Her words made me extremely happy because Jane was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends to bring her out of her shell.
“Sure, honey, that sounds great.” I said, thinking back to my own childhood best friend, Susan. We lived across the street from each other in Washington Heights, New York. We met at the age of 10, too. Like my daughter. I was shy and had trouble making friends. But Susan drew me out. She was one of the friendliest people in school, with shiny black hair and a mile-wide smile. Thanks to Susan. I was happy every day.
In senior high school, Susan went on a trip to Florida. This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days. “I’ll be back soon and I will write to you as soon as I arrive.” she told me. But I didn’t get her phone call nor receive any mail from her. Soon, my family moved to New Jersey, making my hope of seeing Susan impossible.
Whenever I thought of him, tears came into my eyes.
The next day Jane brought her new friend home. “Hi, Mrs. Smith.” the little girl said. Her hair was so shiny and black and she gave me a big smile. “My name is Jo. My mom will pick me up 2 hours later.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph1:
I was puzzled because my daughter’s new friend looked so familiar.
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Paragraph 2:
Two hours passed really quickly, and there was a knock on the door.
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阅读
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完型
21. A 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. D 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. B
填空
36. creative
37. popularity
38. that 39. lifted
40. as 41. to succeed
42. turning
43. mindlessly
44. where 45. suggestions
作文
1 Dear Jonason,
I’m pleased to hear from you and I appreciate your sincere congratulations. It is with the greatest pleasure that I share my experience with you.
It has been an amazing journey and a very rewarding experience to develop writing skills to become a journalist. In primary school, my favorite hobby was creative writing and to this day I still love writing. Most of the time I try one way or another to seek out interesting details about my life and go from there. Having the chance to write and publish articles every so often has helped me develop my writing skills. Most importantly, I couldn’t have achieved all this without the support of my teacher and my parents.
Hope everything goes well!
Your friend,
I was puzzled because my daughter’s new friend looked so familiar. But I was sure that I had never met Jo before. She told me that her family just moved from Los Angeles, which puzzled me even more because I had never been to Los Angeles and we had no relatives living in Los Angeles, either. I convinced myself that it was only my imagination. The two girls got on very well and they giggled from time to time. I watched them play and felt so happy for my daughter from the bottom of my heart.
Two hours passed really quickly, and there was a knock on the door. It was Jo’s mom coming to pick her up later that afternoon. On seeing her face, I was shocked. “Judy!” she cried. “It’s me, Susan!” We embraced each other. It turned out that her father’s company sent his father to Los Angeles before they settled in Florida. She tried calling me later but we had moved. The two little girls were happy to see their mothers became good friends at once before we told them our story, with happy tears rolling down our cheeks.
Li Hua