云南省昆明市2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末考试英语试题（含答案，含听力原文，无音频）

秘密★启用前 【考试时间：7月5日8:30—10:00】
昆明市2023~2024学年高一期末质量检测
英语
注意事项：
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3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. How does the man probably feel now
A. Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Disappointed.
2. What is the woman
A. A student B. A reporter. C. A writer.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a train station. B. At a store. C. At a hotel.
4. What did the man’s sister major in
A. Language. B. Medicine. C. Engineering.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Designing a cultural festival.
B. Arranging a sports competition.
C. Planning student union activities.
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. Where will the woman go
A. Room 309. B. Room 210. C. Room 106.
7. Why will the man attend Dr. Brown’s lecture
A. He is doing research on AI.
B. He is interested in medicine.
C. He is into the biological findings.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man doing in Shanghai
A. Working in advertising. B. Running a restaurant. C. Doing the wine business.
9. How long has the man been in Shanghai
A. Three years. B. Two years. C. A year.
10. What does the woman like most about the restaurant
A. Its food. B. Its location. C. Its service.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the name of Morgan’s new book
A. Night Fog. B. Hungry Hills. C. wild Wood.
12. When does the man plan to buy the new book
A. This Saturday. B. Next Tuesday. C. Next Friday.
13. How much does the new book cost
A. 8. B. 9. C. 10.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why did the woman go to Machu Picchu
A. To have a trip. B. To study abroad. C. To be on business.
15. What did the woman find the most challenging in her trip
A. The heavy equipment B. The terrible road. C. A lack of oxygen.
16. What was surprising about the woman’s trip
A. Bright stars in the sky.
B. Communication with locals.
C. Birds with very large wings.
17. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Colleagues C. Schoolmates.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What might running too much lead to
A. Health risks. B. A Longer life. C. Weight loss.
19. How old were the runners in the research
A. Over 25. B. Over 30. C. Over 35.
20. What does the doctor recommend us to do
A. Avoid over-exercising. B. Start running marathons. C. Build a healthy heart.
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
Europe’s Best Long-Distance Hiking Trails
These hikes on some of Europe’s best long distance trails(路线) offer a chance to reconnect with the world, get some energetic exercise and enjoy peaceful moments in some of the Europe’s most beautiful scenery.
Hyssna Trail, Sweden
West Sweden’s quiet beauty is the star of the show on this 40-kilometer, two-day hike. The round trail starts at Hyssna’s12th century church, which can be accessed by bus from Gothenburg in just 40 minutes. The route is well guided, with plenty of picnic spots and a well appointed camp site.
Karhunkierros Trall, Finland
Finnish Lapland is well-known as a winter destination, with magical aurora borealis(极光)and an amazing ancient Sami culture. It’s also home to the 82-kilometer Karhunkierros Trail, the most well-known long-distance walk in Finland. The path begins in Hautajarvi village in Lapland’s Salla and ends at the Rukatunturi Fell in Kuusamo, taking four days.
King Charles III England Coastal Path, England
Covering an area of 4, 300 kilometers, the England Coastal Path is a lifetime’s attempt for those who wish to cover every step. And it can be easily broken down into areas, with northwest, northeast, east, southeast and southwest regions to explore, Walking around the coast of Cornwall will leave anyone energetic.
Slovenian Mountain Trail, Slovenia
It’s no surprise that the Slovenia Mountain Trail has become so popular. This attractive trail covering some 616 kilometers runs from Maribor in the country’s northeast, all the way to Ankaran. And while doing it all together over 28 days might seem extreme, it can be broken into smaller regions There are paths through the ancient forests and wetlands of the Pohorje Hills or across the Julian Alos.
21. Which trail e overs the shortest distance
A. Hyssna Trail. B. Karhunkierros Trail.
C. King Charles III England Coastal Path D. Slovenian Mountain Trail.
22. What can be done along the trail of Finland
A. Going on a bus tour. B. Hiking around the coast.
C. Admiring the Sami culture. D. Exploring ancient forests.
23. What do the England Coastal Path and the Slovenia Mountain Trail have in common
A. They share a similar landscape. B. They are located in the same country.
C. They can be broken into small regions. D. They are famous as winter destinations.
B
Lyu Yating, a young artisan(工匠) from Jingdezhen, is making great efforts to create Ling long porcelain(瓷器), a unique type of porcelain from Jingdezhen, often referred to as the “city of porcelain” in East China’s Jiangxi province.
Born in a family in Jingdezhen deeply rooted in the porcelain field, Lyu spent her childhood playing with clay(黏土) everyday. While studying international business in the UK, Lyu found that many foreign museums showed Chinese porcelain. “Seeing those pieces made me really want to preserve this tradition. It’s a significant part of Chinese culture, reflecting the wisdom of several generations of Chinese,” she said.
However, Ling long porcelain is too difficult to make, so it is hardly seen in the market; even museums display very few examples of it. Due to the difficult y with its production process, only a limited number of Ling long porcelain pieces have survived overtime
When graduating in 2014 at the age of 21, Lyu made the unusual choice to give up further education and profitable offers from foreign companies. Instead, s here fumed to her roots, learning the art of Ling long porcelain from other artisans for more than a decade. This hands-on experience allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the professional practices.
Lyu also observed arising fascination among young individuals with traditional decorative arts overtime. “I believe it’s important for oultural heritage to reach every household. My intention is to change porcelain into daily things, making it possible for more people to enjoy the beauty of this cultural heritage at an affordable price,” she said.
Beyond combining cultural het age with the daily lives of young people, Lyu has even greater goals. “I aim to create something absolutely new for international audiences, drawing global attention to Jingdezhen’s Ling long porcelain and stressing its richness and diversity. I’m confident I can achieve this,” she said.
24. What can be learned about Lyu Yating
A. She founded an international business.
B. She studied Ling long porcelain in the UK.
C. She volunteered in museums in Jingdezhen.
D. She was fascinated by porcelain at a nearly age、
25. Why did Lyu return to her hometown
A. To seek a better pay.
B. To preserve Ling long porcelain.
C. To introduce porcelain pieces to the UK
D. To receive better further education in China.
26. What might the young think about traditional decorative arts nowadays
A. Attractive. B. Adaptable. C. Accessible D. Affordable,
27. What is the main idea of the text
A. Ling long porcelain walks into the youth’s daily life.
B. A young artisan renews precious Ling long porcelain
C. Cultural heritage sets foot in every Chinese household.
D. A porcelain specialist internationalizes traditional skills.
C
Elephants are among the few wild animals s to build strong social al connections s of companionship, friendship and family. They are able to recognize not only their own mothers, calves(幼崽), brothers and sisters but also their grandmothers, aunts, cousins and nieces. They know elephants they’ve interacted within the past, and have been observed to build particular friendships with unrelated elephants.
These features partly result from the way that elephants live. “Herds” are very small units a group of three or four closely related female elephants plus their calves, who live and travel together for all their lives. Sometimes, though, these herds join up with other herds, living, feeding playing and travelling together. These groups almost always go back into their basic family units in the end, but if they come across each other again they will express recognition and love.
Like all mammals(哺乳动物), elephant communicate a great deal through body language. Love is often expressed by crossing or “hugging” their long noses, usually between close relatives and friends who have travelled in the same herd for a long time. And much physical communication takes place with the ends of elephants’ noses—they use these to comfort and reassure each other, to greet friends, and to recognize the efforts of a hard-working mother or the birth of new calves.
When a member of the herd is close to death, the whole herd will stop moving and stay resting in one small area for a time. Once the elderly or sick elephant passes away, they will stay on for a few more days—gathering around the dead body, and seeming to make aloud high sad sound for their companion that has passed away、
28. What is special about elephants according to paragraph 1
A. They can identify various species. B. They live independently in most cases.
C. They tend to establish social networks. D. They seldom interact with unrelated ones.
29. What do elephants do after joining up with other herds
A. Feed the other herds. B. End up in their original herds.
C. Give birth to new calves. D. Live together for all their lives.
30. What does the underlined word “reassure” in paragraph 3mean
A. Make fun of. B. Take control of. C. Give confidence to. D. Turn a blind eye to.
31. What’s a herd’s reaction to the death of a member
A. Letting out a faint sound.
B. Moving forward in small groups.
C. Crossing or hugging their long noses.
D. Gathering around in memory of the companion.
D
As Alexandria Country Day School’s sixth-graders created small 3D-printed villages to deal with homelessness, they learned lessons beyond technology(科技).
The project which was inspired by life-size 3D-printed homes built by a Texas-based technology company, aimed to make housing accessible for everyone. Using inexpensive materials the students built strong homes in just a few days.
11-year-old Salwa Seman and Zoe Mandel, found creating settings challenging but worthwhile. “If the temperature of the printer is too hot or cold, or if the printed walls are tooth in, the constructions might fail,” said Salwa Seman. “You learn from your mistakes and make adaptations,” said Zoe Mandel.
The tech-focused project quickly developed into “an exercise in understanding, creation, and partnership to bring about lasting change,” said science teacher Alison McDonald. “When most people think of helping the homeless, they think of food and clothing,” said Juliet Galicia, 11. While necessary, those are solutions only for the moment. Even housing alone is not a full answer.
“We wanted to include other things that would make it feel more like a real community,” said Luke Wazorko, 11. A community garden, a place to raise chickens, a stadium for shared events, bus stops for access to jobs, and service for Wi-Fi and cellphones to help with job searches were important features offered to formerly unhoused residents.
“They get it!” said Amber Fogarty, president of a nonprofit organization helping homelessness in Austin. “The biggest reason for long-term homelessness is a serious lack in family relationships,” she said. “Housing alone will never solve homelessness, but community will People need a place where they are known, cared and loved.”
32. What is the aim of the project on 3D-printed villages
A. To raise money for the homeless.
B. To win a competition on 3D printing.
C. To teach students advanced technology.
D. To provide accommodation for the homeless.
33. What lesson does Salwa and Zoe’s experience tell us
A. Courage contributes to success.
B. Challenges help us progress.
C. Teamwork ensures glory.
D. Well begun is half done.
34. According to the text, how can homelessness be fully solved
A. By donating food and clothing.
B. By providing high-tech shelters.
C. By building open gardening space.
D. By creating a supportive environment.
35. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A. Future of Housing: Tech Giants’ Role
B. Modem Architecture: a Long Way to Go
C.A Common Dream: Story of City Planning
D.A Shared Community: Young Minds at Work
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山可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone needs help, but asking can be tough. You might feel embarrassed or afraid of rejection. Don’t worry! Once you figure out what you need, you can make a polite and organized request.
·Make a list of your needs
It’s normal to feel anxious in general and just want some help. 36 .For example, maybe you’ve recently had an injury and need a lot of help just to get things done. Your list might look like this: go to school; do homework; get chores done; get help with sadness.
·Make a list of people who can help
While it might seem disappointing to ask for help, remember that there are many people in your life who will be very happy to help you. Start with family and close friends and then think about other parts of your network. 37
·Choose the right time to talk
Don’t ask for help when someone is obviously busy or lost in thought. For example, avoid asking your teacher about homework as they start class. 38 . If unsure, just ask: “I’d love to ask for your help, and is there a time that’s good for you to talk ”
·Make the request in a positive way
39 .Instead, it will help if you ask in a different way. For example, don’t tell your teacher, “I’m so upset! I can’t do my homework!” Instead, say, “Could I have extra time to finish this homework ”
· 40
Even though you might feel embarrassed that you needed help, don’t pretend like it never happened. Directly express thanks for what the other per on did for you shortly after receiving help. If your teacher stayed after class to go over your paper with you, say, “Thanks for staying, I appreciate your time.”
A. Appreciate the help you have received
B. Workout problems with your classmates
C. It can impact your ability to take care of yourself
D. Don’t complain even if it might be away to protect yourself
E. Your list may also include your relatives, teachers or neighbors
F. However, listing your need can better prepare you to ask for help
G. Similarly, don’t ask your parents for advice as they leave for work
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
It seems that beautiful people rule the world. But Kodi Lee is a reminder that all are 41 and everybody has a voice worth listening to.
Born in 1996, Kodi Lee 42 a serious illness that left him blind and was diagnosed with autism(自闭症) later. Surprisingly, he 43 it to the talent show “America’s Got Talent”. Seeing the disabled boy 44 the stage, the audience grew silent, their faces filed with 45 They were worried for the young man who had difficulty keeping his 46 when he walked 47 with the aid of his mother, Kodi Lee made his way to the piano bench.
48 resting on keys, lips testing the distance to the microphone, Lee changed into a performer who 49 emotional lyrics(歌词) from some inner power. It felt like the love he sang about was the only thing that was needed. The standing claps 50 to his next performance.
Although his ability to communicate is 51 in some ways, he is deeply connected with music. The most joyful thing in his life is to play the piano in front of an audience because it makes people so 52
As we look at our own 53 on our screens, save a few spaces for messages that make others happy. No matter who we are, something 54 inside us connects with people and 55 them joy, encouragement and smiles.
41. A. humorous B. friendly C. important D. patient
42. A. treated B. prevented C. investigated D. developed
43. A. got B. made C. fixed D. watched
44. A. changing B. constructing C. entering D. arranging
45. A. concern B. peace C. disappointment D. fright
46. A. balance B. promise C. place D. advantage
47. A. Interestingly B. Generally C. Strangely D. Fortunately
48. A. Feet B. Fingers C. Arms D. Eyes
49. A. forgot B. absorbed C. recorded D. delivered
50. A. carried on B. started up C. broke off D. faded out
51. A. average B. limited C. impressive D. hidden
52. A. happy B. curious C. upset D. confused
53. A. reactions B. hobbies C. images D. decisions
54. A. obvious B. powerful C. normal D. horrible
55. A. teaches B. awards C. saves D. brings
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。
Lu Xun, one of the most well-known 56 (author) in modern China, once wrote that the beauty of Chinese characters is shown in three ways: the meaning inspires the mind, the sound 57 (touch) the ear, and the appearance attracts the eyes. Inscriptions(题词) on animal bones date back 58 more than 3, 000 years ago. Chinese characters started as a pictographic(象形文字的)writing system, 59 borrowed the shape of the sun, the moon, birds and wild animals.
In order to improve the sense of beauty and the 60 (popular) of use, different forms of wring were created overtime, such as zhuanshu, lishu, caoshu and kaishu. Their beauty can be found 61 (wide) in calligraphy nowadays.
Many characters not only have cultural meanings passed down for thousands of years 62 also indicate their pronunciations. As a whole, characters area symbol of Chinese civilization, 63 (bridge) the past present and future.
With 64 increasing number of foreigners learning both their mother tongues and Chinese, the Chinese culture is likely to be 65 (well) and more generally recognized.
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， 听说英国好友Johnson所在学校打算在中国寻找一所合适的友好学校，开展文化交流活动。请你给他写一封邮件，推荐自己的学校——希望中学(Hope Middle School), 内容包括：
（1）学校介绍；
（2）推荐理由。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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。
Once upon a time, on a land far away, there was a small village where the villagers lived a happy life. All of them were used to their robotic daily tasks and none of them would try something new, except one girl named Hannah. Very few people in the village could read or write, and Hannah was one of them. She loved to explore and would spend hours in the forests looking for new things.
One afternoon, when two of her friends, Amma and Lily, and she were on their adventurous trip, they came upon an abandoned(废弃的) small wooden house. The house looked very old.
“If we meet anything terrible, I am out of here!” Lily cried.
“Look at those overgrown grass. It seems like a place forgotten by time.” Amma followed.
Despite Mom’s warning against going around in abandoned places, Hannah’s curiosity got the better of her. Heart pounding wildly, she tip-toed(踮着脚尖走) to the door and slowly opened it and she was left surprised. In front of Hannah was a room full of books—books shining in the dust, bathed in the warm sunlight just waiting to be explored. Hannah’s excitement was obvious on her face as she jumped up and down with joy!
Hannah took a quick breath as she realized that she had found a hidden treasure. She dusted the books, the shelves, and what was left on the table. In her excitement, Hannah shared everything with her friends. She was thinking that her friends would share her excitement but instead, she heard roars of laughter!
Lily laughed, “Books What’s the point of those dusty old things We have everything we need provided by our parents. You’re wasting your time, Hannah.”
Another friend, Amma, cut in, “Yeah, I heard that reading too much messes up your head. Why trouble to do that when we have our usual life to live ”
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
昆明市2023~2024学年高一期末质量检测
英语参考答案及评分标准
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）
1.A 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
6.A 7.C 8.C 9.A 10.B 11.B 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.C 16.B 17.B 18.A 19.C 20.A
第二部分 阅读（共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21.A 22.C 23.C 24.D 25.B 26.A 27.B 28.C 29.B 30.C 31.D 32.D 33.B 34.D 35.D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36.F 37.E 38.G 39.D 40.A
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）
41.C 42.D 43.B 44.C 45.A 46.A 47.D 48.B 49.D 50.A 51.B 52.A 53.C
54.B 55.D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56.authors 57.touches 58.to 59.which 60.popularity
61.widely 62.but 63.bridging 64.an 65.better
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
三、作答示例
Dear Johnson，
More than excited to know that your school is seeking partnership with a school in China to carryout cultural exchange projects, I am writing to recommend our school—Hope Middle School.
Located in Yunnan, a place full of diverse ethnic cultures, our school is open and inclusive in both education and communication, which enables students to have a better understanding of cultural exchange. Besides, equipped with multi-functional classrooms and modern facilities, it ensures the smooth running of different projects. Moreover, both our schools share a common ground to develop students’ international vision.
I believe that our school will be your ideal choice! Looking forward to your response.
Yours.
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
昆明市2023~2024学年高一期末质量检测
英语听力原文
Text 1
M: Can you believe we are actually going to see our favorite band tonight
W: Wear every lucky. Some people may be disappointed because the tickets were sold out too quickly!
M: Yeah. I just can’t wait!
Text 2
W: My name is Susan Green. I’m with the local newspaper.
M: Pleased to meet you.
W: Do you mind if I ask you one or two questions
M: Not at all.
Text 3
M: Excuse me, could you mind my bags for a moment I want to buy some food at the convenience store over there.
W: No problem. But be quick. It has been announced that my train will arrive in 10 minutes.
Text 4
W: I saw your sister’s graduation post on Weibo yesterday.
M: Well, she made us call her “Doctor Wu” all day long.
W: Ha-ha! She’s right to be proud of herself. A PhD in engineering is a real achievement!
Text 5
M: Hey, I think for the next student union activities we should organize a sports competition.
W: That sounds fun, but what about those who aren’t good at sports Maybe we could also hold a cultural festival or a speech contest.
M: Great idea! We could have different activities to meet everyone’s interests.
Text 6
M: I’m glad to have attended the speech given by Doctor Smith in Room 210. He really provided a great amount of valuable information on the development of AI.
W: It’s a pity that I missed it. I’m attending the speech by Dr. Johnson in Room 309. Would you like to go with me He’s a world-famous expert on medicine.
M: That doesn’t interest me very much. Instead, I’m going to the lecture to be given by Dr. Brown in Room 106. It is said that he will share his latest research findings on biology.
Text 7
M: Hi, Michelle. What work do you do herein Shanghai
W: I work in advertising right now. How about you
M: I’m in the wine business.
W: That sounds really great. When did you move from America to Shanghai, David
M: Three years ago. Actually, I go back to America at least twice a year. I really love Shanghai, especially the restaurants here.
W: Me too. Actually, there’s a great local restaurant in Lujiazui. The food is delicious, the service is nice and the best part is that you will enjoy a good view of the Huangpu River.
M: We should go together sometime.
Text 8
M: I’m so excited! Morgan’s new book will be in the shops next week.
W: Really I’ve just read an old book of hers—Wild Wood. It was great!
M: Yes. The new one Hungry Hills sounds really good. I think it’s going to be even better than his last work Night Fog.
W: On which day will people be able to buy it
M: I read about it in a newspaper on Saturday. The shops will have it next Tuesday. So I’ll buy it next Friday when I go shopping.
W: Books are so expensive. The last one I bought cost 8 pounds.
M: Most good books cost more than 10 pounds, I think, but you can get this one for only 9 pounds. There is a special discount.
Text 9
M: Hi. Lily. I heard you walked through the Andes Mountains to Machu Picchu
W: Yeah. The views along the way were wonderful.
M: What made you decide to do so
W: I’ve always enjoyed the outdoor life, particularly energetic things like hill walking. But it isn’t so much as the feeling of seeing a place that tells us so much about an ancient civilization.
M: Was there any particular reason why you chose to go in summer
W: Because it tends to be the driest in July around the Andes Mountains. But there were still a few problems. At the highest point, the air was really thin. You ended up moving along like an old person, one tiny step at a time. Luckily, there were people carrying our tents.
M: What about all those stars that the Andes’ night skies are so famous for
W: They look amazing in photos, but it was too cloudy while we were there. And those birds with the huge wings weren’t around either. But there were still unexpected things, like being able to chat with the local kids. I mean, my Spanish is pretty bad, but we managed to communicate perfectly. That was great.
M: That was such a wonderful experience! By the way, thank you for the gifts you brought for all of us in the office.
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Running a few kilometres each day is good for our health. However, new research says running too much could be bad for us. Running long distances regularly for many years could make our life shorter, not longer. The study is from the Minneapolis Heart Institute. A researcher said too much running could lead to heart disease. He added that the risk of heart disease could be the same as someone who never exercises. Researchers looked at the health and training of 3, 300 runners over the age of 35. Seventy percent of them ran over 30 kilometres a week. Men who ran marathons for 25 years had 62% more chances of developing heart disease than men who did little or no exercise. Another doctor said he felt cheated. He started running marathons in 1967. He used to run 60 kilometres every week. He said: “I mistakenly thought I was building a healthy heart.” The doctor advised people to exercise regularly but not to overdo things.