江苏省南京市二十九中2023-2024学年高一下学期期初考试英语试卷（含答案）

第二学期南京市二十九中高一期初
英语试卷
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，共 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
Useful TEFL Sites
Askmytutor
It’s always heartwarming to see a professional offering to answer questions sent in by students over the net, and this is clearly the strongest aspect of this TEFL site. The site’s design is bright and clear, suitable for its young target audiences, but it’s a shame that none of the activities offered take advantage of the interactive (交互式的) qualities of the net. In the current climate of technological progress, being asked
to print out and complete a word search puzzle by hand could best be described as “strange” .
BBC World Service
This is a comprehensive site for teachers and students offering online courses, an e-mail discussion forum (论坛) run by Alice and Bee, and an invaluable news stories section where recordings of features can be accessed together with a detailed explanation of key vocabulary and idioms. The Learning English section provides teachers with a large number of present-day “issue” topic areas. As well as raising all the questions to get a more advanced class discussion going, there are online recordings of experts voicing their
opinions which could provide excellent listening practice.
Dr Kenji Kitao’s keypal resource
A keypal is a computer pen pal and the Dr Kenji Kitao site offers numerous links for e-mail projects divided into those that are suitable for students and others designed for teachers wishing to develop writing
partnerships with colleagues at other schools.
Learn English
Created by the British Council, and available in a wide range of languages, this site is an unmissable resource for language teachers involved with children of any age. Simple word games, poetry, songs, lyrics and stories are all available as resources to support a lesson or as standalone activities. This is not simply a
resource site, however, but also gives advice on finding a suitable language course depending on your
country of origin.
21. What is the disadvantage of Askmytutor
A. Its activities can’t be done online.
B. Its design can’t satisfy young audiences.
C. Its professionals are far from committed.
D. Its courses are quite beyond young audiences.
22. What can you do at BBC World Service
A. Improve your listening skills. B. Discuss a topic with an expert.
C. Make a few featured recordings. D. Start a new e-mail discussion forum.
23. Which site should you visit if you want to get an online penfriend
A. Askmytutor. B. Learn English.
C. BBC World Service. D. Dr Kenji Kitao’s keypal resource.
B
What could driving a race car and pointing a camera at the Milky Way have in common More than you might imagine. Race car driver Bubba Wallace and photographer Batak Tefreshi journeyed together to
remote Gooseberry Mesa for an adventure aimed at capturing the night sky.
Gooseberry Mesa, far from population centers, is protected from the nighttime light pollution making
it perfect for star photographers. Nature night environments such as this are rare.
Camping, hiking, and shooting stars in mountainous Mesa highlight the similarity between photography and racing. Bubba notes, “Once you fire up the engine there's no turning back --- I know I’ll be in that seat for more than three hours.” Batak agrees. “I have the same feeling as soon as I touch the wheel of my camera --- I’m ready to continue through the entire night.” For Bubba, developing patience
allowed him to mature as a driver and is equally essential to his photography.
Seizing the moment is crucial too. “Every minute things are changing-the Earth’s shadow, the moonlight, the rise of stars,” Batak explains. “If you lose the moment, it’s gone forever.” Bubba finds the physical and mental demands of racing as crucial when travelling in Utah’s rugged landscapes under
freezing temperatures.
Think incoming clouds, wind, or mist will ruin your chance at a perfect shot According to Batak. “With wide-angle nightscapes every unexpected weather condition can be an opportunity. Our photos show
oranges and blues around the moon you wouldn’t see under a clear sky.”
The team discovered shared interests that go beyond photography. “We’re both passionate about
bringing cultures together and using our work to break down boundaries,” says Batak. “The night sky has a
unifying power. The sky connects the whole world under one umbrella.”
24. Why did Bubba and Batak choose Gooseberry Mesa
A. It has a small population. B. It has ideal weather conditions.
C. It is free from light pollution. D. It has a magnificent landscape.
25. Which is required in both car racing and photography
A. Willpower. B. Teamwork. C. Bravery. D. Creativity.
26. What does Batak think of unexpected weather as a photographer
A. Annoying. B. Disastrous. C. Favorable. D. Challenging.
27. Which may be a message behind the team’s photography work
A. Appreciating the night sky. B. Connecting various cultures.
C. Removing racial boundaries. D. Protecting the environment.
C
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted that 42% of Americans could be overweight by 2030. Our expanding bodies not only lead to a medical problem, but also endanger personal safety in some situations --- in an airplane crash, for example, according to a recent article in The
New York Times.
The New York Times ’ Christine Negroni reports that engineers and scientists are questioning whether airplane seats are designed to protect overweight travelers. Government standards (标准) for airplane seat strength --- first set more than 60 years ago --- require that the seats be made for a passenger weighing 170 pounds. Today, the average American man weighs nearly 194 pounds and the average woman 165 pounds.
Negroni reports:
“If a heavier person completely fills a seat, the seat is not likely to behave as designed during a crash,” Robert Salzar, the leading scientist at the Center for Applied Biomechanics at the University of Virginia. “The energy that is built into the aircraft seat is likely to be overpowered and the passengers will not be
protected properly” .
“Nor would the injury be limited to that passenger only,” Dr. Salzar said. “If a seat or a seat belt fails,”
he said, “those people who are seated nearby could not be safe from the uncontrolled movements of the
”
passenger.
Most complaints about airplane seats focus on their lack of comfort and high ticket price, and whether overweight passengers should be made to buy two seats. But The New York Times ’ article brings up another reason to feel anxious about flying. Investigators got in touch with the airplane seat and seat belt makers, but they refused to talk about the problem. Experts agreed that crash testing should be done with
over-weighted dummies (人体模型). Both airplane seats and seat belts should be tested, they said.
Fortunately, however, according to Nora Marshall, a senior adviser at the National Transportation Safety Board, the board’s investigators have never seen an accident involving a commercial plane in which
the weight of a passenger was a problem.
28. What is the article in The New York Times mainly about
A. The size of airplane seats and seat belts.
B. Safety of overweight airplane passengers.
C. Airplane crashes.
D. A medical problem caused by being overweight.
29. Robert Salzar would probably agree that .
A. overweight passengers should buy two seats
B. the government should help produce safer planes
C. standards for airplane seat strength should be raised
D. passengers should know how to protect themselves
30. We can learn from the text that .
A. airplane seat makers have taken action now
B. there are few complaints about airplane seats
C. those seated near the overweight may suffer, too
D. only a small number of airplane accidents result from the overweight
31. What is the best title for the text
A ．Why do passengers Feel Anxious about Flying
B ．Will 42% of Americans Be Overweight by 2030
C ．When Will the Overweight Enjoy Their Flight
D ．Are Airplane Seats Safe Enough for the Overweight
D
World history has seen three ancient dramas: Greek tragedy and comedy; Indian Sanskrit drama; and
Chinese opera. The first two have become historical and only Chinese opera has survived.
Chinese opera took shape in the 12th century. After developing for more than 800 years, its abundant
local styles of opera are still enjoying great popularity, of which Qinqiang is one of the most ancient operas.
Qinqiang opera is a thousand-year-old local opera originating in China’s inland northwestern region. It has established a unique tradition as an “opera shouted out” with its high-pitched arias (高音唱腔). Li Mei has won a reputation as one of the four greatest Qinqiang actresses. She’s also known for her passionate
commitment to exploring the theatrical possibilities offered by Qinqiang.
Li Mei and her workmates are halfway through an afternoon rehearsal (排练) and most have broken into a sweat. Singing in a near-whisper, the forty-year-old opera star performs the stylized movements for
the leading role --- the bitter dead Lady Li Huiniang in Ghost’s Hate.
Little wonder that Li Mei is such a powerful presence on stage. She’s the greatest contributory actress who’s able to interpret a character so persuasively and tell a story so convincingly that European audiences
warmly hug this unfamiliar art form.
Li Mei said, “We performed this opera in the Netherlands to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the founding of Holland’s National Theatre. We enjoyed a fifteen-minute curtain call and the audiences applauded wildly for a long time. The local press entitled me the ‘Nemesis of the Orient ’ and the ‘Chinese Venus ’. Why is that so Because they’ve fully understood what the opera implied --- the loyalty towards love, and dead as she may be, her love persists. The reason why this opera was able to touch millions of
hearts is that it has a beautiful story presented by a beautiful art form.”
32. What can be inferred about Chinese opera from the passage
A. It made history with ancient Greek operas.
B. It consists of various dynamic local operas.
C. It has a history shorter than Indian Sanskrit drama.
D. It originated from the most ancient local Qinqiang opera.
33. What is the greatest feature of Qinqiang opera according to the passage
A. The spirited high tone.
B. The northwestern origin.
C. The stylized movement.
D. The popular curtain call.
34. Why is Ghost’s Hate starring Li Mei loved by foreigners
A. Because its story is easy to be fully understood by foreigners.
B. Because its leading role Li Mei is famous as the “Chinese Venus” .
C. Because it conveys the popular message of loyalty towards love.
D. Because it is a perfect combination of touching plot and attractive form.
35. What is Li Mei’s greatest contribution to Qinqiang opera
A. She won a reputation as one of the four greatest Qinqiang actresses.
B. She brought Li Huiniang, the bitter dead Lady in Ghost’s Hate to life.
C. She explored many theatrical possibilities offered by Qinqiang opera.
D. She spread one of Chinese traditional cultures to the other side of the world.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What makes you cry Being moved by a sad movie, waving a loved one off, or getting emotional after
splitting up with your partner can all cause tears to roll down our faces. (36) .
When you think about it, shedding tears from your eyes can cause embarrassment or confusion. But it seems to be an automatic reaction when we get sad or upset. (37) . However, the feeling is the same
--- your cheeks puff up, your eyes tighten and before you know it, tears are streaming down your face.
Some of us may weep a little while others might cry like a baby.
A study in the UK in 2017 found that women admitted they cry 72 times a year. This was, on average, more than men. Adam Rutherford, lead researcher, says that the result has been pretty much consistent with previous research. (38) . Are they just more embarrassed about showing their true feelings The
debate continues.
One place where we experience emotional and tearful outbursts is in the workplace. (39) . Someone might be stressed with a heavy workload. And, as therapist Joanna Cross put it, “crying is often a build-up of frustration and undealt-with situations and it’s a bit of a final straw moment.” She describes how someone might start weeping when they’re just asked to make a cup of tea. Actually, their stress has
accumulated to the breaking point.
But crying in the office or elsewhere can be an effective stress reliever. It can actually make you feel better. (40) . Crying your eyes out shows others how you feel, so perhaps it’s a crying shame that
more of us, particularly men, don’t cry more often.
A. Then how do we cope with it
B. This can be where emotions run high.
C. People reach their breaking point in different ways.
D. We all have the power to cry, but is that a good thing
E. Maybe it dissolves or clears the negative feelings you’ve had.
F. What brings about this reaction differs from person to person.
G. But does this mean men don’t get as upset or emotional as women
第三部分 英语知识运用
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。
We met in a support group for parents of children with special needs. It was the introduction night, and stories of heartbreak 41 the room as one parent after another discussed their child’s diagnosis and
uncertain future, and the 42 that both the children and the parents faced.
I spoke of my developmentally 43 fifteen-month-old daughter, Meredith, who could not yet speak and could barely crawl, 44 walk. One day I left my daughter’s playground in tears after watching her silent 45 to move an inch, while her peers breezed by her, running to and talking about
their new discovery. 46 to help my daughter learn to walk and talk, I thought it took precedence (优
先) over my career. I decided to step off the 47 leading to management and left my position at a
newspaper.
As I 48 out my heart to the support group, there were sympathetic nods and then it was
Tonie’s 49 . Her daughter, Madison, had 50 speech, and her son, Griffin, had autism (自闭 症 ). Tonie was the main 51 in her family, with only her state agency job as their primary 52 of support. Yes, as she told her story, she filled it with humor, and it was 53 that
somehow she found joy in the sorrow, and 54 from the challenges. I knew I’d found a friend.
Tonie and I began to socialize outside the group, 55 laughter as well as tears, however small,
and always concerning trials and successes.
41. A. broke B. enveloped C. connected D. formed
42. A. difficulties B. burdens C. mistakes D. drawbacks
43. A. abandoned B. unexpected C. disabled D. adopted
44. A. let go B. let down C. let off D. let alone
45. A. success B. adventure C. courage D. struggle
46. A. Delighted B. Determined C. Embarrassed D. Amazed
47. A. place B. dream C. ladder D. duty
48. A. found B. gave C. poured D. stuck
49. A. turn B. fault C. task D. work
50. A. fluent B. delayed C. fantastic D. neglected
51. A. grown-up B. peacemaker C. breadwinner D. onlooker
52. A. source B. target C. course D. labor
53. A. ridiculous B. necessary C. common D. obvious
54. A. bravery B. lesson C. hope D. ability
55. A. saving B. sharing C. testing D. trying
第二节 单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面各题，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。
56. You can’t imagine that a well-behaved gentleman be so rude to a lady.
A. might B. need C. should D. would
57. One of our rules is that every student wear school uniform while at school.
A. might B. could C. shall D. will
58. Tom show his exam results to his parents.
A. not dare B. dared not C. dare not to D. dares not
59. Life is unpredictable; even the poorest become the richest.
A. shall B. must C. need D. might
60. It be the postman at the door. It’s only six o’clock.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. won’t D. needn’t
61. My book, The House of Hales, is missing. Who have taken it
A. need B. must C. should D. could
62. --- She looks very happy. She have passed the exam.
--- I think so. It’s not difficult after all.
A. should B. could C. must D. need
63. The doctor recommended that you swim after eating a large meal.
A. wouldn’t B. couldn’t C. needn’t D. shouldn’t
64. --- You are a great swimmer.
--- Thanks. It’s because I a lot these days.
A. have been practicing B. was practicing C. would practice D. had practiced
65. They are trying to make sure that 5G terminals by 2022 for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
A. will install B. will have been installed
C. are installed D. have been installed
66. I to send Peter a gift to congratulate him on his marriage, but I couldn’t manage it.
A. had hoped B. am hoping C. have hoped D. would hope
67. More efforts, as reported, in the years ahead to accelerate the supply-side structural reform.
A. are made B. will be made C. are being made D. have been made
68. My washing machine this week, so I have to wash my clothes by hand .
A. was repaired B. is repaired C. is being repaired D. has been repaired
69. I down to London when I suddenly found that I was on the wrong road.
A. was driving B. have driven C. would drive D. drove
70. The book well and all the copies
A. sells; have sold out B. is sold; have been sold out
C. sells; have been sold out D. is selling; will be sold out
第三节 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 个适合的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I went to a classical music concert yesterday and I loved it. (71) I particularly experienced in a different way is how much I appreciated the musicians. I am so grateful for the gifts (72)
(share) by the musicians with the audience (73) I’ll carry this special feeling along with me.
I have noticed how the music can change one’s view, and I am thankful for the way musicians work to the best of their (74) (able) to provide this music for their audience. This newfound appreciation is thanks to the kindness that I have been allowed (75) (develop) here on KindSpring and from
all of you KindSpringers .
On the topic of classical music, I always loved the clapping and the cheering (76) come at
the end of a concert. (77) (specific) in classical music concerts the applause can last to six or seven minutes. It always (78) (1ift) my spirit, but now I know that it’s (79) it is all act of gratitude (感激) to the musicians and the music. Thanks to classical music concerts, I’ll never fail to
carry on (80) the act .
第四部分 单词拼写（共 10 小题，每题 1 分，满分 10 分）
根据首字母提示、中文提示及英文释义，在句子空白处填入适当的词。
81. His d to his duty left him with very little free time.
82. Young people are very (敏感的) about their appearance.
83. The police have l an investigation into the incident.
84. His (高尚的) deeds were thought highly of by the people present.
85. It’s u acknowledged that China is the largest developing country in the world.
86. The food is sent to the classroom for the (方便) of the students.
87. He swam to the shore against a strong c .
88. His speech left a deep (印象) on the audience.
89. The main character’s t of fate in the novel appeal to readers.
90. We (偶尔) meet and have a drink at weekends.
第五部分 写作（共 1 节，满分 15 分）
应用文写作（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，你的美国网友将学习汉语，她发来邮件请求推荐一本学习汉语的书，请你用英
语写一封推荐 “Elementary Spoken Chinese” 这本书， 内容包括：
1.说明写信的目的；
2.推荐这本书的原因；
3. 希望获得重视，期待答复。
Dear Tom,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
2021-2022 学年度第二学期南京市二十九中高一期初
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节 阅读
(
24-27
CACB
)21-23 AAD
第二部分 七选五
36-40 DFGBE
参考答案
28-31 BCCD 32-35 BADD
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空
41-45 BACDD 46-50 BCCAB 51-55 CADCB
第二节 单项填空
56-60 CCBDB 61-65 DCDAB 66-70 ABCAC
第三节 语法填空
71. What 72. shared (
73.
that
)74. abilities
75. to develop 76. that/which (
78.
lifts
)77. Specifically
79. because 80. with
第四部分 单词拼写
81. devotion
82. sensitive
83. launched
84. noble
85. universally
86. convenience
87. current
88. impression
89. twists
90. occasionally
第五部分 写作
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