广东省名校联盟2023-2024学年高一下学期期中质量检测英语试题（含答案）

高一英语期中质量检测
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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
It seems every country has one major event on the annual calendar. Here we’ve boiled down the choices to the absolute top events to add to your bucket list.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
This over 50-year-old good time held on the shores of Lake Geneva is the second-largest jazz festival in the world. It’s more than jazz, though. You’ll find broad-ranging acts from pop to rock and blues. And, best of all, a large portion of the performances are free, in keeping with the festival’s purpose to make music accessible to anyone.
Palio di Siena, Italy
Twice a year, the Tuscan town of Siena recalls its past in the Middle Ages with a bareback horse race. Each of the 17 horses in the race and each of their course riders, represent one of the city’s districts, adding to the roar (咆哮) of the crowd. And to make things even more entertaining, riders are allowed to do anything to their opponents other than pull their reins (缰绳), so expect as many falls as thrills.
Saint Patrick’s Festival, Ireland
Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated anywhere in the world where there is an Irish group, but there’s no better place than Dublin, Ireland. This four-day festival in March is packed with a program of music, performing arts, literature, tours and food events. Centred around the national holiday, this festival of Irish pride, achievements and talents will be well supplied with Irish cheer.
Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival, China
Harbin is transformed into a winter wonderland with huge ice sculptures across the city, decorated with lights and lasers, drawing thousands of artists and art enthusiasts alike. And if that’s not enough to satisfy your fancy, there’s also the Ice Lantern Art Fair, sledding to watch and our favourite, “winter swimming watching”.
21. What features Montreux Jazz Festival
A. Its programs are mostly charged. B. It aims to make jazz free to anyone.
C. It includes various styles of music. D. It is the oldest jazz festival globally.
22. Which festival will attract an adventurer most
A. Montreux Jazz Festival. B. Palio di Siena.
C. Saint Patrick’s Festival. D. Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival.
23. What do the last two festivals have in common
A. They last just as long. B. They are held nationwide.
C. They take place in cold days. D. They offer artistic experience.
B
I have begun every conversation with the usual opening line, “Entschuldigung, mein Deutsch ist noch nicht so gut” since I moved to Hermsdorf, a little village in east Germany in 2015. The purpose was to let the Germans know that they shouldn’t expect me to express more ideas or respond quickly and accurately, so I escape too much conversation with them.
Learning to speak German was not funny for me at all. Even if I could technically write academic (学术的) articles in German, the thought of calling a doctor to make an appointment (约定) would still bring me anxiety. I would stammer (口吃) during small talk with a mother I had never met before, while dressing my one-year-old at kindergarten.
This went on for almost ten years until a month ago. I was at home, telling my husband about a meeting I’d had. As usual, I started the meeting by apologizing (道歉) for my poor German. The lady behind the desk looked at me somewhat confused, “But your German is great.” “She is right, you know,” my husband said. “I don’t know why you still think you speak poor German. OK, it is not perfect, but who cares ” After living in Germany for nearly ten years, why did I still worry so much I finally saw the light. It was because I was trying to protect my feelings.
Lately, when I sat across from a woman who could be my future boss, I felt anxious about the interview, especially the unavoidable question, “Tell me about yourself.” I really wanted to use my usual opening line, but I didn’t and thought I should trust myself and my German. That afternoon, I was called back to meet the CEO who told me that I was hired, and when we shook hands, she didn’t mention anything about my German skills.
24. Why did the author begin conversations with the usual opening line
A. She pretended to be polite.
B. She wanted to avoid further conversation with Germans.
C. She wished for more opportunities to practice German.
D. She hoped to impress people with her language skills.
25. How did the author feel when she learned to speak German
A. Anxious and bored. B. Excited and inspired.
C. Confident and relaxed. D. Pleased and satisfied.
26. What made the author worry about her German
A. Small talks with her friends.
B. The basic rules of German grammar.
C. Writing academic articles in German.
D. Not having confidence in speaking German.
27. Why was the interview mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To stress the author’s language skills were praised.
B. To illustrate the mental challenges of job interviews.
C. To prove good relationship between the author and the CEO.
D. To show the author’s changes and growth in speaking German.
C
Can a robot provide helpful answers to your health concerns That’s the goal of Reach Digital Health, an organization that uses mobile technologies, like text messages, to provide helpful health-care information and guidance to people across Africa who can’t easily reach a health-care provider. The continent has 17.89% of the world’s population, 23% of the diseases that disable and kill people, and only a small part of the world’s health workers.
Reach Digital Health deals with millions of questions and sends millions of mostly automatic (自动的) and computerized answers per day. That is, “We first try to respond automatically to any question that they might have,” says Debbie Rogers, CEO of Reach Digital Health, “because we want to be able to give them an answer as quickly as possible.” Besides, some words or responses can bring other interventions (干预). If someone describes an emergency like “bleeding (流血)” in their message, for example, the system will instruct them to visit their nearest hospital as soon as possible. In addition, signs and diagnoses (诊断) reported through Reach Digital Health can be sent to governments in real-time so that informed public health decisions can be made quickly and responsibly.
Reach Digital Health also uses the information they collect to improve the health offerings of equipment, district or even entire country. It collects information from millions of women, which allows for shortcomings in training or medical supplies to be identified and corrected by providers and governmental health agencies.
The organization isn’t just in South Africa. It’s working in eight other countries in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, through teamwork with the World Health Organization starting in 2020, they’ve enlarged their services across the globe and set up programs in Bangladesh and Indonesia.
28. Reach Digital Health was founded to ________.
A. prevent Africans from hunger
B. invent a powerful medical robot
C. make medical investigation in Africa
D. offer Africans useful healthcare information
29. How does Reach Digital Health help a bleeding man
A. By giving him free medicine. B. By sending him to a hospital.
C. By making diagnoses for him. D. By directing him to the nearest hospital.
30. What is the author’s attitude toward Reach Digital Health
A. Unclear. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
31. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Debbie Rogers: a far-sighted leader
B. Healthcare in Africa: a long way to go
C. Reach Digital Health: answering health concerns
D. Reach Digital Health: an incredibly profitable organization
D
Tiny, black-capped chickadees (北美山雀) have big memories. They store food in hundreds to thousands of different locations in the wild—and then come back to these places when other food sources are low.
Scientists have known that chickadees have incredible memory skills. That memory can be a matter of life or death for these birds when there are no enough food resources in colder months.
Some researchers thought that neurons called place cells (细胞) would explain these birds’ ability to remember where their food is stored. These cells are known to include information about where things are in space. But recently, Selmaan Chettih and his team found that each time a chickadee hides a seed (种子) in a specific location, a unique brain pattern appears—separate from place cells.
To observe this, Chettih and his team created special areas with lots of feeders filled with sunflower seeds. They put small flaps (片状下垂物) where birds could hide seeds.
The scientists tracked the activity in their brains. Each time a bird hid a seed under a flap, researchers saw a brief unique brain pattern appear—what they called the bar code. Different patterns appeared even if the birds hid many seeds in the same location. When the birds revisited these sites and retrieved the hidden seeds, the same bar code-like pattern appeared again, as though all the information about each location and seed were related to a unique brain pattern.
The researchers compared these memories to episodic memories in humans, which are memories of specific events or personal experiences. They’re important to how humans connect time, people, places and sensory information together.
Chettih says that this seed-hiding behavior has a clear pattern of activity, which may help researchers build a structure for how the brain creates and stores memories.
32. Why are memory skills necessary for chickadees
A. Memory skills can help them survive in colder months.
B. Memory skills show their intelligence and learning abilities.
C. They need memory skills to identify different types of food.
D. They use memory skills to avoid being attacked by other animals.
33. What did Chettih and his team find
A. Unique brain patterns appeared when chickadees hid seeds.
B. Chickadees often hid many seeds in the same location.
C. Chickadees preferred hiding sunflower seeds.
D. Chickadees’ memories were controlled by place cells.
34. What does the underlined word “retrieved” mean in paragraph 5
A. Repaired. B. Decorated. C. Regained. D. Designed.
35. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce a study on chickadees’ memory.
B. To present a detailed description of chickadees.
C. To compare chickadees and human memory skills.
D. To provide readers with a way to improve memory skills.
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。
Whether you’re trying to get your brain back into shape or you just want to keep it as strong as it is now, there are some strategies you can use to enhance your thinking. 36 , but they can make a difference after a few months.
Read as much as you can. Try reading books that teach you something new, such as books about history or another subject that interests you. But just keep in mind that the more challenging the text is, the more of a workout your brain will get. 37 .
Learn a new language. Learning a language is like a hack (黑客) for your brain, opening up all sorts of pathways. This exercises the part of your brain that stores language information, even making you better at speaking your own language. Languages are a great way to keep learning new things and challenging your brain. 38 this can still exercise your brain.
39 . Most short videos online tell you what to think and how to think, basically putting your brain on autopilot (机械性地做). That’s why it’s so relaxing. If you really want to watch, use your brain while you watch. Choose the educational contents and the ones with complex plot lines or character interactions. 40 .
A. Choose various programs
B. Be mindful of screen consumption
C. Phones make it hard for you to stay focused
D. You probably won’t see consequences overnight
E. Even if you only learn a few new words or phrases
F. Like any other exercise, start small and work your way up
G. Reflect on these while you watch and try to analyze them
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。
Calley Burnet shared her story of being inspired to be a nurse online, receiving millions of views. Burnett’s son Spencer was born with serious heart disease. The woman, who 41 worked for a family business, is now a nurse at Riley Hospital for Children, the 42 hospital where Spencer was sent for treatment days after his birth.
Seeing the care that her son received from nurses and doctors at the hospital 43 Burnett a lot. 44 , Burnett thought, with medical background, she could 45 her son more professionally. Then in 2019, the mom of two was 46 to go to nursing school to pursue her career as a nurse. It took Burnett, who had to take necessary 47 , about two years to make it. Although it was 48 , the efforts were very well worth it.
After 49 , Burnett first took a job at another hospital but she wanted to return to Riley, where the 50 meant so much to her and Spencer. There’s just something about being at Riley and being with kids there. She knew that’s where her 51 was going to be as soon as she hit nursing school.
Today, Spencer has grown into a second grader and is always 52 now, active in playing basketball and football. And Burnett is working hard as a nurse at Riley, where she feels 53 as if she were at home. She felt great to be able to help the 54 who she used to be among them. She can tell them, “I used to be where you are and I 55 you.” And she just loves the new job.
41. A. finally B. formally C. previously D. gradually
42. A. general B. private C. modern D. same
43. A. impressed B. frightened C. confused D. admired
44. A. Therefore B. Plus C. However D. Instead
45. A. search for B. belong to C. care for D. take in
46. A. determined B. surprised C. awkward D. puzzled
47. A. snacks B. courses C. risks D. suggestions
48. A. legal B. creative C. important D. tough
49. A. graduating B. approaching C. researching D. responding
50. A. colleagues B. representatives C. staff D. community
51. A. mistake B. heart C. charm D. talent
52. A. absent B. peaceful C. humorous D. energetic
53. A. content B. confident C. down D. upset
54. A. children B. nurses C. parents D. patients
55. A. admit B. accept C. recognize D. understand
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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese seal (印章) is most 56 (common) made of stone, but can also be made of plastic, ivory, or metal.
Seals 57 (be) a part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. The earliest known seals date 58 the Shang Dynasty. Seals became widely used during the Warring States period 59 they were used for signing documents. By the time of the Han Dynasty, the seal was an essential part of Chinese culture.
During the history of the Chinese seal, Chinese characters have evolved (深化). Some of the 60 (change) made to characters over the centuries have been related to the practice of carving seals. For example, during the Qin Dynasty, Chinese characters had a round shape. The need 61 (carve) them on a square seal led to the characters 62 (they) taking on a square and even shape.
Chinese seals are used for many kinds of 63 (office) documents. There are also seals for less formal uses. And seals are also created by the artists for their artworks, 64 (add) a further artistic dimension (to their paintings or calligraphic scrolls. Artists in particular often design and carve their own seals which are used on their artworks. However, anyone having 65 passion for art may enjoy creating their own seal.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校英语口语社团正在举办主题为“A moral fable that enlightens (启发) me”的演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参加此次比赛，内容包括：
1. 介绍这个寓言故事；
2. 你从中得到的启发。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone! Thank you!
第二节（满分25分）
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。
At a noisy train station, a young couple boarded a train with their one-year-old son. The child, already battling a fever at home, was further unsettled by the motion of the train and the unfamiliar environment. His discomfort made him cry loudly. The noise filled the carriage (客车厢), breaking the quietness that most travelers had found in their books or the peaceful landscape passing by the windows.
Among the passengers was a businessman, seated next to the family, who had been looking forward to a peaceful rest to make up for a sleepless night. The child’s continuous crying disrupted (打乱) his plans, and his annoyance became obvious.
The young mother, with an apologetic smile, tried to rock her son back to calm, softly whispering endearments into his tiny ear. The father, with a helpless look at the surrounding passengers, turned to the visibly annoyed man. “We apologize for the disturbance,” he said. “Our boy has fallen ill, and the motion of the train is not helping matters.”
Upon hearing this, the businessman’s annoyance softened. He had a nephew (外甥) around the same age and understood the challenges of traveling with a sick child. His anger died away, replaced by a wave of understanding. “Don’t worry,” he replied, his voice gentle, “I can try to help.”
He reached into his bag and took out a small wooden rattle (拨浪鼓), a gift for his own nephew. Then he offered a gentle hand to the little boy. He tried to make soft sounds with the wooden rattle, together with making funny faces, trying to distract (使分心) the child from his discomfort. To everyone’s surprise, the little boy’s tears began to stop as the rattle’s gentle sound caught his attention. Soon, he was attracted by the toy. The mother’s relief was evident as she offered a silent, heartfelt “thank you” to the man.
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。
Then the atmosphere in the carriage began to change.With the shared care of the passengers, the little boy eventually went into a peaceful sleep.
高一英语期中质量检测参考答案
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41—45 CDABC 46—50 ABDAC 51—55 BDACD
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写作
第一节
参考范文：
Hello, everyone! I feel honored to be here to share with you a moral fable that has profoundly enlightened me. The story is about “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”.
In this tale, a shepherd boy, feeling bored, wants to play a trick on the villagers around. He repeatedly lies that a wolf is attacking his sheep and cries out for help. However, when a real wolf appears, nobody comes to his aid because they no longer trust him.
This story has taught me the invaluable lesson of honesty. It has inspired me to always be truthful and reliable, as these are the cornerstones of integrity and respect in any community. Hopefully, all of you can learn from the wisdom of this fable.
Thank you！
第二节
参考范文：
Then the atmosphere in the carriage began to change. Other passengers, who had been quietly observing the situation, were inspired to lend a hand. A young woman with a kind smile offered to share her sketchbook, offering to draw pictures to entertain the child. And a conductor brought more toys from the children’s kit. A group of students traveling together played a soft, comforting music with the guitar to calm the little boy. The once-annoyed passengers had transformed into a caring community, and their collective efforts made a difference to the young family who were struggling.
With the shared care of the passengers, the little boy eventually went into a peaceful sleep. The young couple, touched by the unexpected kindness, felt a profound sense of gratitude and warmth. They exchanged heartfelt smiles with these kind strangers. As the train pulled into its destination station, they shared warm farewells. The passengers were getting off the train with smiles and expressing good wishes for the young family. The young couple, carrying their now sleeping son, stepped off the train with a renewed hope and a story to tell about the kindness of strangers.