射洪中学高2023级高一下期期末模拟考试
英 语 试 题
(满分:150 分 时间:120 分钟)
注意事项:
1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后,请将答题卡交回。
第I卷 选择题
第一部分 听力测试(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。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 are the speakers probably doing
A. Parking the car. B. Moving some furniture. C. Watching TV on the sofa.
2.Where are the speakers
A. At a restaurant. B. At a theater. C. At a store.
3.How much does the television set cost today
A. $100. B. $150. C. $200.
4.Why are the man's eyes red
A. He is sick.
B. He didn't get much sleep.
C. He has terrible eye problems.
5.When did the woman expect the package to arrive
A. Yesterday. B. Today. C. Tomorrow.
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。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.Why isn’t the girl allowed to go out
A. She didn't do her schoolwork.
B. She didn't do her housework.
C. She argued with her parents.
7.How did the girl feel about her punishment
A. She thought it was fair.
B. She was surprised by it.
C. She felt angry about it.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.How do the speakers know Greg Parsons
A. He used to be their teacher.
B. He used to be a famous athlete.
C. He used to own a business in town.
9.What was the woman doing when she saw Brian Sheldon the other day
A. Waiting in line. B. Drinking coffee. C. Watching TV.
10.Where will the speakers go next
A. A grocery store. B. A restaurant. C. A stadium.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What's the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Friends. C. Aunt and nephew.
12.Why did the woman visit the man's house
A. To have a glass of wine.
B. To pick him up before dinner.
C. To congratulate him on his new home.
13.Why can't Marcia show up tonight
A. She isn't feeling well.
B. She needs to finish a report.
C. She has a meeting with her boss.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14.When did the man get the tickets
A. On Monday. B. On Friday. C. On Sunday.
15.How does the woman feel when the games are close
A. Excited. B. Sad. C. Pressured.
16.Which team are the speakers cheering for
A. Spain. B. Russia. C. Switzerland.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What TV channel is Jimmy Kimmel Live on
A. NBC. B. TBS. C. ABC.
18.When did Jimmy Kimmel become especially famous
A.After he hosted the Oscars.
B. After Donald Trump became president.
C. When he cried at his show for the first time.
19.On talk shows, what usually comes right after the opening speech
A. An interview.
B. A musical performance.
C. A comedy performance.
20.What did Jimmy Kimmel do before hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live
A. He taught in a drama school.
B. He worked at a radio station.
C. He went to school in Los Angeles.
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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Paris is one of the most-visited destinations in the world. A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.
Planning your trip
Have a passport for international travel. A passport costs $110 and takes 6—8 weeks to arrive after you apply.
Booking Flights
The cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You’ll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance. In the summer months, tickets will be more expensive no matter when you book.
Enjoying Your Time
●Visit the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Paris. To avoid the crowds, go to the Eiffel Tower early in the morning. It costs ?25 to go to the top, or ?10 to climb to the first 2 levels on foot.
● See the Notre Dame Cathedral
At present, the Notre Dame Cathedral is closed to tourists due to the fire that destroyed parts of the cathedral. However, you can still visit the outside of the cathedral.
● Go to the Louvre to see world-famous art
The Louvre hosts the Mona Lisa along with 35,000 other pieces of art. If you’re pressed for time, visit the highlights. The Louvre costs ?15 at the museum or ?17 in advance (to skip most of the line).
● Take a day trip to Versailles
If you have a day to spare, head to the palace of Versailles, around 14 miles southwest of the city. Take a tour to see King Louis XVI’s palace and gardens. It costs ?20 to visit the palace and grounds.
21. When can we book plane tickets to save the most money
A. In June. B. In March. C. In December. D. In August.
22. What can we do in Paris
A. Climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower free of charge.
B. Visiting the inside of the Notre Dame Cathedral.
C. Visiting the palace of Versailles at the cost of ?15.
D. Paying another ?2 to save the queue time in the Louvre.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A course plan. B. A travel brochure.
C. A research paper. D. An encyclopedia (百科全书).
B
I’m a seventeen-year-old boy preparing for my A Level exams at the end of the year. In the society where my peers (同龄人) and I live, we tend to accept the rat race values. As students, we want to get good grades so that we can get good jobs. I enjoy studying and have consistently received A’s in my classes. There was a year when I finished first in my class in the final exams. It was a great accomplishment.
Another one I am pleased with is that I managed to improve the relationship between Mum and Dad. Dad was a successful businessman who was rarely at home. Mum was a housewife who always felt bored and constantly nagged (唠叨) him to let her go to work. Their constant arguing bothered me, so I advised Dad that Mum would be better off with a part-time job. He agreed, and their relationship has improved since then.
My most proud achievement, however, is my successful work in the local old folks’ home. My grandparents had raised me since I was a child. I wept (哭泣) bitterly when they died. Unlike many of my classmates, I do not take part in my school’s community service to earn points. I enjoy my voluntary work and believe I’m contributing to a worthwhile cause. This is where I can help. I talk to the elderly, assist them with their daily life, and listen to their problems, glory days and the hardships they experienced.
Last year, I hosted a successful New Year party for the elderly and they enjoyed a great time. Many expressed a desire to attend another party the following year. When I reflect on my accomplishments, I’m especially proud of my service at the old folks’ home, so I hope to study social work at university and work as a social worker in the future. I wish to be more skilled in attending to the less fortunate and find great satisfaction in it, after all.
24. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph
A. He is content with his learning achievements.
B. His good grades got him a good job.
C. He refuses to compete with his peers fiercely.
D. His views on social values are well known.
25. Which role does the author play in his parents’ relationship
A. A bystander (旁观者). B. A judge. C. A helper. D. A destroyer.
26. What is the greatest achievement for the author
A. The contribution to volunteering. B. The success in exams.
C. The recovery of confidence in life. D. The work in school’s service.
27. Why does the author want to study social work at university
A. To gain a well-paid job.
B. To give his life a purpose.
C. To better help the disadvantaged.
D. To meet his grandparents’ expectations.
C
Just being smart doesn’t mean someone will be successful. And just because someone is less smart doesn’t mean that person will fail. That’s one take-home message from the work of people like Angela Duckworth.
She works at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Like many other researchers, Duckworth wondered what makes one person more successful than another. When digging deeper, Duckworth found that the people who performed best shared a quality (品质) independent of smarts. They had what she now calls grit (毅力). Duckworth developed a set of questions to test it.
In one study of people 25 and older, she found that as people age, they become more likely to stick with a project. She also found that grit increases with education. People who had finished college scored higher in the grit test than people who quit before graduation did. People who went to graduate school after college scored even higher.
She then did another study with college students. Duckworth wanted to see how smarts and grit influenced performance in school. So she compared scores on college-entrance exams, which test IQ, to school grades and someone’s score in the grit test. Students with higher grades seem to have more grit. That’s not surprising. Getting good grades takes both smarts and hard work.
But some people counter that this grit means success. Among those people is Marcus Credé, a teacher at Iowa State University in Ames. He recently showed the results of 88 studies on grit. Together, nearly 67,000 people took part in these studies. And grit did not predict success, Credé found.
However, he thinks grit is very similar to someone’s ability to set goals, work toward them and think things through before acting. It’s a basic personality quality, Credé notes — not something that can be changed.
“Study habits and skills, test anxiety and class attendance are far more strongly connected to school grades than grit,” Credé says. “We can teach students how to study well. We can help them with their test anxiety,” he adds. “I’m not sure we can do that with grit.”
28. What can we know from the first two paragraphs
A. Grit decides how smart one might be.
B. Grit is a quality dependent (依赖的) on smarts.
C. Success has nothing to do with smarts.
D. Smart people may not succeed.
29. What might influence a person’s grit according to Angela Duckworth’s findings
A. Lifestyles. B. Family tradition.
C. Education. D. Personality types.
30. What does the underlined word “counter” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Doubt. B. Reply. C. Accept D. Warn.
31. What is Credé’s opinion about grit
A It is strongly related to test anxiety.
B. It can hardly be taught in school.
C. It should be paid no attention to in teaching.
D. It can’t influence students’ school grades.
D
Processed foods like chips, sodas and frozen pizzas are full of salt, sugar, and fat. Now, scientists are trying to understand if there is something else about such foods that may be bad for humans.
The researchers created a system that places foods into four groups. The system says highly processed foods are made mostly of industrialized materials and additives (添加剂). Sodas, packaged cookies, instant noodles and chicken nuggets (鸡肉块) are some examples of highly processed foods. But also included are products that can seem healthy, such as morning cereals, energy bars and some kinds of yogurt.
Researchers conducted a four-week study involving 20 people. They found that people ate about 500 more calories a day when fed mostly processed foods. That is compared to when the same people were given less processed foods. The researchers permitted the 20 participants to eat as much or as little as they wanted. They were taken to a medical center so their health and behavior could be observed. In another study, researchers in France found people who ate more processed foods were more likely to have heart disease. A similar study in Spain linked eating more processed foods to a higher risk of death in general.
The scientists also found that people ate processed foods more quickly. Kevin Hall is one of the researchers who led the study. He said that processed foods were usually softer and easier to chew and swallow. Hall noted the source of nutrients might make a difference. For example, fiber from fruit and vegetables may be better for making people feel full than fiber added to packaged foods such as energy bars and yogurt.
Avoiding processed foods can be hard, especially for people with limited time and money. Processed foods can also take many forms. In addition, companies continually re-engineer products to make them seem healthier. The newest studies may provide more reasons to avoid processed foods. But, they also call attention to the difficulty of coming up with ways to do that.
32.What kind of food do energy bars belong to
A.Highly processed foods. B.Especially beneficial foods.
C.Relatively high-cost foods. D.Fairly health-friendly foods.
33.What can we know about eating more processed foods in Paragraph 3
A.It can often result in death. B.It makes people get less calories.
C.It does harm to people potentially. D.It makes little difference to people’s health.
34.What is more likely to make people feel full
A.Fiber added to packaged foods.
B.Fiber from fruit and vegetables.
C.Highly processed foods like instant noodles.
D.Foods made mostly of industrial materials and additives.
35.What’s the main idea of the passage
A.Researches reveal more harm of processed foods .
B.Processed foods include a wide range of products.
C.People have a higher tendency of eating processed foods.
D.It is necessary for people to avoid highly processed foods.
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Being a leader in any environment earns you trust among peers and helps you get things done, whatever the task is. 36 .
Assess(评估)yourself. 37 It’s about looking at yourself objectively, seeing your behaviors and attitudes from outside, and observing how you may come across to other people. For instance, you may know your intentions are good, but perhaps your expression doesn’t quite translate that.
Be a good problem-solver. 38 So being quick on your feet and decisive in how you deal with problems will put you ahead of the game as a leader.
39 You don’t have to agree with everything someone says, but you must be willing to receive feedback about your own performance, as well as opinions on other important issues. Being flexible and curious about the wants, needs, and ideas of others will develop a much more respectful, effective, and positive environment for everyone.
Encourage others. Building leadership skills requires knowing how to work well with people. Staying in the know about what goes on in your community is important, but responding to that information with enthusiasm is equally significant. 40 .
A. Accept feedback from leaders.
B. Be open to the opinions of others.
C. Problem-solving means finding problems first.
D. Let us show you how to develop leadership skills.
E. Building leadership skills requires plenty of self-awareness.
F. Unexpected challenges will arise often and at a lightning speed.
G. So be a source of positivity and support others in working toward their own goals.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节 完形填空(共 15 小题;每题 1 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A, B, C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In a village lived a milkman, who owned a few cows. Though his family wasn’t very 41 , they had a self-sufficient life (自给自足). One day, his son asked him what the secret of his life was. He used the opportunity to 42 his son. “The secret of my life is this: The cow doesn’t give milk,” said the father. The boy asked his father in 43 , “What are you saying ” “As you hear it, son, you must know the cow doesn’t give milk 44 , and you have to milk it. If you don’t milk it every day, it will 45 giving milk. And I won’t be able to support our 46 . When you search for 47 , remember what I said,” said the father.
The milkman continued, “I have to get up at 4 o’clock every day. First, I need to clean the waste on the farm. Then I need to 48 the legs of the cows and start to milk them. After that, I have to try my best to 49 the milk.” Hearing this, the son was 50 , and he decided to go to the 51 to help his dad.
Yes, what one 52 is from what one does. Happiness is the result of efforts. A cow doesn’t give milk on its own, and neither do all the things that one 53 to have. Thus one has to work hard to get whatever he needs, and it can lead to new 54 in life, and one may be 55 one day.
41.A.lonely B.proud C.friendly D.rich
42.A.praise B.influence C.invite D.save
43.A.relief B.confidence C.surprise D.comfort
44.A.safely B.seriously C.equally D.naturally
45.A.stop B.keep C.enjoy D.mind
46.A.workers B.village C.family D.tourists
47.A.inspiration B.happiness C.friendship D.freedom
48.A.control B.mark C.examine D.treat
49.A.check B.drop C.drink D.sell
50.A.annoyed B.worried C.touched D.satisfied
51.A.park B.farm C.forest D.camp
52.A.receives B.pays C.cares D.misses
53.A.fails B.desires C.happens D.refuses
54.A.troubles B.requests C.experiences D.comments
55.A.left B.recommended C.ordered D.rewarded
第II卷(非选择题,共55分)
第二节 语法填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
As awareness of the human impact on the environment 56 (increase), people are becoming more willing than ever before, to accept clean lifestyles. But some people aren't totally sure where to begin. While large steps require planning, smaller steps can 57 (take) right away.
In many cases, your choices will depend 58 various factors: where you live, the resources available to you, your lifestyle, and others. Therefore there is probably no “one-size-fits-all” solution to going green. But there are plenty of things you can do 59 (live) a greener life, through your day-to-day 60 (activity), and most of these apply to just about anyone.
Save water. Every drop of tap water you use consumes energy. It might just be water, but a lot of fossil fuel (矿物燃料) is consumed in processing it. You can turn the tap off while 61 (brush) your teeth and collect rainwater for use in your garden.
Wear the right clothing. Your choice of clothing can make a big 62 (different) to the environment. One of 63 most heavily grown crops is cotton. Chemicals 64 are used as insecticides (杀虫剂) harm the environment, and harm people's health. Try to find and buy clothing that uses these 65 (nature) materials. Wearing such clothing is also better for your health.
第四部分 任务型阅读(满分20分)
Following My Dream
I grew up in a poor family with six brothers, three sisters, my father and mother. We had little money and few goods, but plenty of love and attention. I was happy and full of energy. I understood that no matter how poor a person was, he could still afford a dream.
My dream was athletics. By the time I was sixteen, I could throw a ninety-mile-per-hour fastball and hit anything that moves on the football field. And I was so lucky that my high-school coach was Ollie Jarvis, who not only believed in me, but often told me “The dream is priceless.” However, when I was about to get off the ground, one particular thing happened, which almost ruined (毁坏)my long-held dream.
It was the summer holiday in Senior Two and a friend recommended me for a summer job. I was offered $12.25 per pared with the average $3.5, that was a big sum. I was so excited, because this meant a chance for money in my pocket, certainly, money for a new bike and new clothes, and the start of savings for a house for my mother. The prospect (前景)of the job was inviting, and I wanted to jump at the opportunity.
Then I realized I would have to give up summer baseball training to handle the work schedule. I didn’t dare to tell my coach. I thought of the advice my mother often gave me when I lacked courage, “If you make your bed, you have to lie in it.” I decided to talk to my coach by myself. After all, my dream of buying my mom a house and having money in my pocket was worth facing his disappointment to me. I gathered my courage and knocked at his door…
根据文本内容回答下列问题
76.What should one do even if he was poor in the author’s opinion (3分)
77.Why did the author want to give up summer baseball training (3分)
78.What is the coach’s attitude towards the author’s dream How do you know that (4分)
第五部分 写作(满分20分)
假定你是李华,你的英国笔友Michael打算来中国旅行,让你推荐一个旅游胜地。请你给Michael回信,内容包括:1.你推荐的地方;2.你的理由;3.你的祝愿。
注意:1.写作词数应为100左右;
射洪中学高2023级高一下期期末模拟考试
英语试题答案
听力:1-5: BACAC 6- 10:BACAB 11- 15:BCAAC 16-20:ACBCB
阅读:21-23: CDB 24-27: ACAC 28-31: DCA B 32-35: ACBA
36-40: DEFBG
完形填空:
41-45: DBCDA 46-50: CBADC 51-55:BABCD
语法填空:
56. increases 57.be taken 58.on/upon 59.to live 60.activities
61.brushing 62.difference 63.the 64.that/which 65.natural
任务型阅读:
66.had 67.energetic 68.throw 69.moving 70.fortunate
71.priceless 72. recommended 73. excited 74. continue 75.disappointment
76.He could have a dream even though he is poor.
77.Because he wanted to handle the work schedule.
78.Supportive. Because the author said his coach not only believed in him, but often told him “The dream is priceless”.
写作参考范文:
Dear Michael,
I am excited to hear that you are planning a trip to China! If you are looking for a place to visit, I highly recommend Guilin, a beautiful city in southern China known for its stunning natural scenery.
Guilin is famous for its karst mountains, clear waters, and unique rock formations. The Li River, which flows through Guilin, is one of the most picturesque rivers in China. You can take a boat tour along the river to enjoy the breathtaking views of the lush mountains and crystal-clear water. Besides, there are also many scenic spots in Guilin, such as the Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, and Seven Star Park.
Not only is Guilin a visual feast, but it is also a great place to experience Chinese culture. You can taste the local cuisine, such as Guilin rice noodles and beer fish, and learn about the local customs and traditions. Guilin is also home to several ethnic minority groups, such as the Zhuang and Yao people, who have their own unique cultures and customs.
I am sure you will enjoy your trip to Guilin and have a memorable experience. Don't forget to take lots of photos and try the local delicacies!
英语听力部分材料
第一节
Text1
W: Now that we have the sofa and the TV in here. I just need you to help me with the bed. My car is parked just outside on the street.
M: No problem.
Text2
W:I am sorry to keep you waiting. Will we be late for the movie.
M:Oh, not at all. I've been here for only a few minutes. We have enough time for dinner .Here is the menu.
Text3
W:Why are you so excited
M:I'm going to buy a new television set. They normally cost three hundred dollars. But today, they are on sale for two thirds of the regular price.
Text4
W:Wow Bryan, you look like you had a terrible sleep last night .Your eyes are all red.
M:I slept well ,but I woke up with a sore throat and a cough. Could you pass me a glass of water
Text5
W:Was that the male man at the door
M:Yes ,here's a package for you. He said he tried to deliver it yesterday.
W:Oh I wasn't expecting it until tomorrow.
第二节
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。
M:Hey Jane, do you want to go out and get some ice cream tonight
W:My parents won't let me go out tonight. I have to do my chores instead.
M:That's surprising . what happened I can't imagine you making your parents angry.
W:It's my fault. I was supposed to clean my bathroom in my bedroom last weekend. When my parents saw I still hadn't done it, they told me I couldn't go out to night .I totally deserved it.
M:So what did you do when they gave you the bad news
W:I apologized and handled my responsibilities. There's no point arguing when you know you're wrong.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10三个小题。
M:Hey Sherry, come and take a look at this .Isn't that Greg Parsons
W:Is that the guy that used to substitute for MRS hayward's math class
M:No Greg was the guy who used to own that Italian restaurant we used to go to.
W:You're right and now he's got his own show on the cooking network. That's amazing.
M:That's the second person from our town that has become famous .Remember Brian Sheldon I used to play soccer with him. And now he plays professionally.
W:I remember I actually saw him the other day when I was waiting in line at Starbucks .He still lived around here.
M:Yeah I know .He has that big house on the hill in the rich neighborhood.
W:People like that always do don't pay .Anyway, seeing all this food is making me hungry. Should we go get something to eat
M:Sure. How about that Italian place around the corner
W:That's exactly what I was thinking.
听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13三个小题。
M:Hi, come on in. Can I take your coat
W:Sure, thanks .I brought you a bottle of wine.
M:Thanks. You're the first one of all of our friends to arrive. I'LL just put your coat away.
W:This is a very nice place. Congratulations .How long have you been living here now
M:Just over three weeks. Would you like a drink
W:Sure ,what do you have
M:I'VE got white wine, red wine ,lemonade, orange juice and sprite.
W:I'LL have a glass of red wine please.
M:One glass of red wine coming up.
W:So how many people are coming for dinner tonight
M:There are just going to be six of us.
W:Oh ,I thought there were going to be eight.
M:Marsha and Paul called to cancel at the last minute. Paul has to work very late at his office. He has to finish a report his boss asked him to do. And Marsha has a bad headache.
W:That's too bad. There's such good company.
M:Oh I think there's someone at the door. Excuse me while I go and get it.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至第16三个小题。
M:I finally got tickets to the match.
W:That's great. We came all the way downtown and we almost missed it. How did you manage to get them
M:Oh. I was standing in line all Monday morning .I got the last two tickets. The people behind me were so sad. They're going to have to listen to the match on the radio.
W:I feel sorry for them. Many people have traveled a long way just like us. They want to see the teams that made it to the next level. But I am so excited we'll see it. Which day is it
M:It's on Friday afternoon.
W:Who will we be playing Russia
M:Will be against the team that wins in group D. I think it'll be Switzerland.
W:Oh I hope Spain wins. But I don't want it to be a close game either.
M:Why is that
W:For fans like us, there is so much pressure when the games are close.
M:Well, there is a lot more pressure on the players. Besides there have been many close games so far. There were two like that on Sunday.
W:I know it's common but I'd still feel better if Spain one by two or three goals.
M:I suppose I agree with you. Oh, this is going to be so exciting.
听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。
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