银川一中2023/2024学年度(下)高一期末考试
英 语 试 卷
（总分：150分；考试时间：120分钟）
命题教师：
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is the topic of the dialogue
A. A paper. B. A speech. C. A teacher.
2. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Talking on the phone. B. Chatting face to face. C. Making a video call.
3. How long will the woman wait for the next train
A. 10 minutes. B. 20 minutes. C. 30 minutes.
4. Why should the woman learn Spanish according to the man
A. To live comfortably. B. To make more friends. C. To learn culture better.
5. What does the man mean
A. He isn’t good at mathematics.
B. He doesn’t want to drive anymore.
C. He is familiar with the road to New York.
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. What is the relationship between the two speakers
A. Workmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. What will the man do next
A. Buy lunch for them. B. Turn on the air purifier. C. Get a mask for the woman.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. In which city does the dialogue most probably take place
A. Tokyo. B. London. C. Beijing.
9. Which might be a choice of the man
A. Mapo Tofu. B. Fish and chips. C. Beijing Roast Duck.
10. When does the man like his soup served
A. Before the food. B. Together with the food. C. After the food.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does Alex feel about the job interview
A. Disappointed. B. Regretful. C. Worried.
12. Why did Alex fail in the job interview
A. Luck didn’t favor him once again.
B. Someone fit the job better than him.
C. Something went wrong with his CV.
13. What does the woman offer to do
A. Write a CV.
B. Apply for another job.
C. Practise interview questions.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What are they talking about
A. Their favorite subjects.
B. Their performance in class.
C. Their preparation for the coming exam.
15. How does the woman feel about organic chemistry
A. It is beyond her ability.
B. It is difficult to understand.
C. It has too much to memorize.
16. According to the man, what is a good way to improve English reading comprehension
A. Practising a lot. B. Understanding the rules. C. Memorizing more words.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was going on in the town where the speaker lived
A. A flood. B. A forest fire. C. An earthquake.
18. Why couldn’t the speaker see the sun
A. It was getting darker.
B. It was raining cats and dogs.
C. The sky was covered by thick smoke.
19. Where was the speaker’s son
A. He was abroad. B. He was in town. C. He was in the garden.
20. What did the speaker see on the road
A. Trees were burning. B. People were escaping. C. Animals were running.
第二部分 阅读理解(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)
请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
A
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21. What is special about ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE
A. Polar bears and whales. B. Northern lights.
C. Midnight sun. D. Victoria Falls.
22.Which option is available for tourists to travel in August
A. 10 DAYS PANTANAL AND AMAZON.
B. CLASSIC SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER.
C. ICELANDIC WINTER SELF-DRIVE.
D. HWANGE & VICTORIA FALLS FAMILY SAFARI.
23. How much does it cost a couple with two children for a Family Safari
A. 5,373. B. 6,437. C. 8,618. D. 10,799.
B
Hummingbirds (蜂鸟) are a very important part of Mexico’s ecosystem, but because of the ever-spreading city landscape, they face all sorts of serious dangers. That’s where 73-year-old Catia Lattouf de Arida comes in. As a self-taught hummingbird care-taker, she devotes most of her free time and resources to nursing the tiny birds back to health. Her home in Mexico City has become known as a hummingbird hospital.
Catia’s story as a hummingbird nurse began in 2011, at a very difficult moment in her life. At that time, she focused on her battle with cancer and fell into a depression (抑郁) . She was walking on the street one day when she noticed a hummingbird that had suffered a serious eye injury. The kind-hearted woman took it home and named it Gucci. She managed to nurse Gucci back to health, but she said it was Gucci that saved her. Why Because the hummingbird managed to pull her out of the sadness and loneliness that had taken over her life.
Word of her success spread among Catia’s friends, and before long some of them began bringing her injured hummingbirds. She didn’t repulse them at all. She began to study the bird and their habits in order to better take care of them, and after 11 years of experience, the 73-year-old woman is considered an expert on hummingbirds.
In order to raise awareness of the difficult situation of hummingbirds in Mexico, Catia Lattouf
de Arida started posting videos of the patients in her Mexico City apartment on social media, and many of them became popular. That’s when the need for her nursing services really blew up. She has cared for hundreds of hummingbirds in her 11-year career, when she has had as many as 50 of them in her apartment at any one time. She spends pretty much all her time looking after the tiny birds.
24. Which saying can best show the main idea of the first two paragraphs
A. It is better to give than to take. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. D. Helping others is helping ourselves.
25. What does the underlined word “repulse” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Refuse. B. Expect. C. Accept. D. Recognize
26. When were Catia’s nursing services greatly needed
A. When her friends heard about her success.
B. After she shared the birds’ videos on the media.
C. When she was considered as a bird expert.
D. After she looked after a large number of the birds.
27. According to the text, Catia can be described as ________.
A. honest and kind B. generous and creative
C. caring and responsible D. devoted and strict
C
By the year 2050, a fifth of the world’s cities will experience unprecedented climate conditions and environments that currently don’t exist in any major cities, according to new research. A team of scientists at the Crowther Lab in Switzerland produced the report, which described the climate for 520 major cities 30 years in the future.
The results showed that 77 percent of the world’s cities will experience a surprising change in climate conditions by 2050, and 22 percent of the 520 cities will see conditions that are not currently experienced by any existing major cities.
In China in 2050, the climate of Xi’an, in Shanxi province, will be similar to that of current day Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho in southern Africa, with the maximum temperature of the warmest month likely to increase by 4.59℃. Chongqing in southwest China will resemble the climate of Swaziland capital Mbabane, as the warmest temperature is predicted to rise by 5.1℃.
Scientists predict summers in Europe will get warmer by an average of 3.5℃ and European winters will see temperature rises of 4.7℃. London’s climate will be more similar lo Barcelona, and Madrid’s to Marrakech.
The Crowther Lab hopes the analysis will motivate decision-makers to take necessary steps to prevent or address some of the climate effects due to the threat of climate change. The report also found that cities in tropical regions will experience smaller changes in average temperature but will be controlled by shifts in rainfall regimes. This may lead to a noticeable increase in unexpected events, and severe droughts.
“Across all scientific fields, the greatest challenge in climate science is no longer the precise measurement of climate change impacts, but inspiring people to picture is actual effects in order to motivate action,” said Tom Crowther, senior scientist und founder of the Crowther Lab.
28. According to the research, among the 520 cities by 2050, about ________ cities will experience the climate conditions that no major cities currently have experienced.
A. 104 B. 114 C. 260 D. 400
29. How did the scientists mainly prove their result
A. By listing figures. B. By making comparisons.
C. By doing experiments. D. By explaining theory.
30. What is the Crowther Lab intended for
A. To compare the climate change of the major cities of the world.
B. To inspire people to picture its actual effects in order to motivate action.
C. To show most world’s cities will experience a striking change in climate conditions.
D. To inspire decision-makers to take necessary steps to prevent some climate effects.
31. What is the best title of the passage
A. World Temperature B. Current Climate Change
C. Future Climate Change in Most Big Cities D. Big Titles in the World
D
The sun is about to set when we reach our destination, the home of a nomadic (游牧的) herder (牧民) family. My host, Batbayer, has a cheerful face, with deep wrinkles and a color from long hours working outdoors, giving him the look of a sailor from an Emest Hemingway novel. We have pre-arranged our visit but travelers in Mongolia can drive up to pretty much any ger and feel welcomed to stay. You don't knock on the door: when you approach a nomadic family, a customary greeting is to say a kindly “Hold your dog.", even if you don't see a dog.
We feast at the family home on one of the country's most distinct and tasty dishes: khorkhog, or mutton cooked using hot rocks. This comes served with onions, a variety of berries, and milk-besides more plates of meat, all from the family's own livestock(家畜).
Mongolia is home to one of the world's few remaining truly nomadic cultures. About a fifth of
the population are herders, and nomadism is complexly woven into the country's spirit. But modern life is catching up with the people on the grassland at rapid speed. This is in large part what my book is about: an outsider's exploration of a society undergoing modernization while trying to hold fast to its deeply rooted traditional values.
Many of the livestock here, especially the more valuable breeds such as horses, camels and cattle, are implanted with microchips that can be monitored via satellite-based services. “"I would like to use the internet more because it's fun and useful; but the animals like it here. This is a good place for them," Batbayer says when I ask if better internet connectivity might influence where to move his livestock next. “I would never choose Facebook over the well-being of the animals.”
32. Which aspect of the herders does the author focus on in paragraph 1
A. Living conditions. B. Pet preference.
C. Reading habits. D. Friendliness.
33.What do we know about nomadic culture
A. Herders have no access to fruits and vegetables.
B. It is the world’s dominant culture.
C. The majority of Mongolians are herders.
D. Herders’ life is being modernized.
34. What can we infer from Batbayer’s words in the last paragraph
A. He refuses to use social media. B. He will no longer employ microchips.
C. He puts the welfare of livestock at first. D. He will introduce more valuable breeds.
35. What is the text
A. A book review. B. A folk tale. C. a field report D. A travel journal.
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。
In our daily lives, we often have to interact with people who have different personalities, opinions, and backgrounds. This is especially true at school, where we spend most of our time with our classmates. ____36____ Here are three tips that can help improve these relationships.
Practice active listening. ____37____ When classmates feel heard, they are more likely to go on with open, honest conversations and seek positive approaches to problems.
Show empathy (共情).____38____ By placing yourself in your classmates’ shoes, you can better understand their opinions, which results in more effective communication and a more supportive learning environment.
____39____ Offering help and support to classmates when needed can make others feel valued. Whether it’s studying together, working together on projects, or providing emotional support, sharing a common goal can strengthen your relationships.
In short, developing positive relationships with your classmates is a continuous process that requires active listening, empathy, and cooperation. ____40____
A. Lend a hand to classmates.
B. Be open-minded to classmates.
C. How to build relationships with classmates matters for us.
D. Being aware of others’ feelings can help in building strong relationships.
E. It is important to appreciate the different talents of your classmates.
F. Giving your full attention to other’s talk is important in developing a sense of respect.
G. By adopting the qualities, you will enrich your learning experience in a nice environment.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
On the final day of my second year of high school, I was hit in the face with a baseball bat. Shocked and 41 , I was unaware of how 42 I had been injured.
When I finally woke up, I discovered that I had lost my ability to 43 like a player. And I became painfully aware of how far I had to go when I returned to the baseball field one year later . Baseball had always been a 44 part of my life and I had a dream of playing 45 . After months of recovery, what I wanted more than anything was to get back on the 46 .
But my 47 to baseball was not smooth. When the season 48 around, I was the only junior to be cut from the university baseball team. I had been playing since age four, and for someone who had spent so much time and 49 on the sport, getting cut made me feel 50 .
The turning point came two years after my injury when I began 51 at Denison University. I knew that if things were going to 52 , I was the one responsible for making it happen. Therefore, while my classmates 53 out with friends or played video games, Ｉ 54 on baseball training day in and day out. The everyday improvements were small, but they gave me a sense of 55 over my life.
Finally, I managed to become a college athlete. Now, despite my hard high school years, I have started to rebuild my confidence again.
41. A. interested B. annoyed C. disappointed D. motivated
42. A. anxiously B. carefully C. severely D. nervously
43. A choose B. receive C. exercise D. save
44. A. significant B. small C. familiar D. common
45. A. dramatically B. professionally C. temporarily D. crazily
46. A. reality B. corner C. square D. court
47. A. insight B. return C. quest D. staff
48. A. rolled around B. turned to C. wound up D. went on
49. A. perseverance B. affection C. cruelty D. effort
50. A. ashamed B. relaxed C. puzzled D. excited
51.A. a business B. high school C. a course D. college
52. A. disappear B. record C. improve D. remember
53. A. tried B. hung C. worked D. dropped
54. A. confirmed B. relieved C. concentrated D. hesitated
55. A. danger B. direction C. responsibility D. control
第二节(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1个恰当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。
According to Xinhua News Agency, the Palace Museum and Huawei signed a cooperation agreement on March 15. The two sides will set 56. _______example to 5G use.
The Palace Museum received more than 17 million visitors in 2019, 57. _______(make) it the most visited museum in the world. In the past 20 years, an office information network covering the whole museum 58. _________ (establish) gradually. The museum has developed an App, which provides an in-depth explanation of cultural relic information and successfully avoids much 59.________(complex). Also, the museum has researched on the application of VR, AR, AI in museums.
The signing of the agreement marks a new chapter in the 60._________ (strategy) cooperation between the Palace Museum and Huawei Technologies Co. So, Huawei will make efforts 61.___________ (speed) up the intelligent construction of the Palace Museum.
“The 600-year-old Palace Museum has never been so close to science and technology.” Shan Jixiang said 62. ________(proud), former director of the Palace Museum.
Shan shared many ideas about the 5G Palace Museum. With the help of advanced technology, 63._________ is expected that in the future, audiences around the world will be able to experience and visit the Palace Museum, 64._________ it is a field trip or a virtual tour. Also, the use of AI technology provides a broader platform 65._________young people.
第三节(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
单词填空 (共5空;每空1分，满分5分)
66. T________ at young women, this fashionable car enjoys high popularity.
67. When it comes to protecting the environment, we should try to have the old items _______
(再回收).
68. Subway is a convenient v_________ for people to escape the heavy traffic.
69. Cutting off the shark’s fins puts them in danger of e___________.
70. _________(批评)by the teacher, now he seldom let off steam on his teammates any more.
短语填空（用短语的正确形式填空）(共5空;每空1分，满分5分)
71. ______________, I prefer the former one to the latter one.
72. As long as everyone _______________, it will make a difference.
73. We are equipped with a better understanding of factors ___________the extreme weather.
74. We should avoid __________________on our friends when we get along with them.
75. The study shows the students ___________after-school activities are happier than those who are not.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华，你校正在举办以“拒绝白色污染”为主题的英文演讲活动，请你写一篇演讲稿，参加演讲，内容包括：
(1)白色污染现状；
(2)带来的危害；
(3)你的呼吁。
注意：词数80左右（开头已给出，不计入总词数）。
Reject White Pollution
Hello, everyone!
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第二节(满分15分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On a clear autumn morning, as the leaves painted the ground with colors of gold and deep red, twelve-year-old Lily came across an old violin hidden away in the attic (阁楼). The sunlight streamed through the dusty windows, throwing a warm glow on the forgotten instrument. Interested, she carefully brought the violin downstairs to show her family.
As Lily gently pulled on the strings (琴弦), a pleasant sound filled the room with an unforgettable beauty. The music seemed to transport her to another world, planting a deep love for the violin and the attractive melodies (旋律) it could create. From that moment on, Lily’s heart was taken by the world of music and the power of artistic expression.
She spent hours practicing in her room, her fingers dancing across the strings as she attempted to recreate the beautiful melodies she had heard. At first, the notes were shaky, but Lily’s determination and love for music kept her going. She poured her heart and soul into each practice, bearing a desire to master the violin and share her music with the world.
Despite her early struggles, Lily found pleasure in the music she created. The violin became her voice, allowing her to express emotions and stories that words could not. She would play for her family, friends, and anyone who would listen, eager to share the beauty and joy that music brought into her life. Sometimes, her mother was amazed at Lily’s musical talent.
As Lily grew older, she started to compare her skills to those of famous musicians, leading her to doubt her own talent and lose confidence. Gradually, she avoided playing in front of the audience.
注意：
1.续写词数应该为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Noticing Lily’s change, her mother decided to step in.
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________________________________________________________________________________银川一中2023/2024学年度(下)高一期末考试答案
一、听力（30分，每题1.5分）
1-5 BCBCC 6-10 ACCAA 11-15 ABCCC 16-20 ABCBC
二、阅读理解（37.5分，每题2.5分）
A篇21-23 BAC B篇24-27 DABC C篇28-31 BADC D篇32-35 DDCD
三、七选五（12.5分，每题2.5分）
36-40 C F D A G
四、完形填空（15分，每题1分）
41-45 B C C A B 46-50 D B A D A 51-55 D C B C D
五、语法填空（15分， 每空1.5分）
56 an 57.making 58.has been established plexity 60.strategic
61.to speed 62.proudly 63.it 64. whether 65.for/to
六、单词填空（5分，每题1分）
66. Targeted /Targeting 67. recycled 68.vehicle 69.extinction
70. Criticized/Criticised/Blamed
七、短语填空（5分，每题1分）
71. To be frank
72. pulls his/their weight
73. contributing to
74. letting off steam
75. engaging in
八、写作
第一节：
Reject White Pollution
Hello, everyone! Currently, white pollution is becoming more and more serious, threatening our environment and health.
Nowhere in the world can we find a safe place without plastics. It's causing a severe crisis to us. Not only is it threatening billions of animals that have swallowed plastics but our land is
also polluted. A great disaster for us is that our drinking water is being polluted by plastic debris which will keep on entering our bodies and stay in organs like the liver and kidney.
It's high time that we took action to deal with the threat and rescue ourselves. The earlier, the better.
第二节：读后续写A possible version：
Noticing Lily’s change, her mother decided to step in. One evening, after school, she sat beside
Lily and gently asked about her concerns. “Take it easy, my dear. I’m always here to support you,” her mother comforted her and helped her find the courage. Soon, They scheduled regular practice sessions together, focusing on improving Lily’s skills. Under the guidance of a professional teacher, Lily buried herself in systematic training and practising. With time going on, she became more and more skilled and her doubts on her talent melted away. Finally, Lily got her confidence back with playing in public. With recognition from the audience, she rediscovered the joy of playing the violin.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Do you know there will be a speech after class
M: I heard about that. When will it start I have to hand in my paper first.
Text 2 （推断题）
W: Hi David, can you hear me
M: Hi Sophie, I can hear you okay but I can’t see you. I think your camera’s off
Text 3
W: When does the next train leave for Shanghai
M: The train leaves every thirty minutes, and the last train left ten minutes ago so you won’t have to wait for long.
Text 4
W: I’ll work in Mexico for only two years. Is it necessary for me to learn Spanish
M: Of course. It will improve your understanding of the culture there.
Text 5
W: Ever since your parents moved to New York, you are always driving there. How many trips a week do you make anyway
M: I have lost count. But I can do it with my eyes closed.
Text 6 （第6题为推断题）
W: Peter, are you OK
M: (Coughing) Not really. The air quality is really bad today. I can’t stop coughing.
W: News reports said today’s AQI is 300. The PM2.5 levels are particularly bad.
M: No wonder I feel so bad. I turned on the air purifier in my office. I hope that helps.
W: It’s lunch time Let me go out to buy lunch for us.
M: That will be great. Thanks. Make sure to wear a mask.
W: Do you have an extra mask
M: ⑦Yes, I always keep masks in my office. Let me get one for you.
W: Thanks.
Text 7 (第8题为推断题)
W: Good afternoon, sir. We have both Chinese food and Western food. Which do you like better, Chinese or Western
M: I’ll have Chinese food for a change today. I like Chinese food very much, you know.
W: I’m glad to hear that. This way, please. Here is the menu for today.
M: Thanks. This is my first visit to China. Could you tell me what different kinds of Chinese food you serve here
W: As you can see from the menu, we serve Shanghai food, Guangdong food and Sichuan food.
M: Could you tell me more about them
W: With pleasure. Guangdong food is a bit light. Sichuan food has a strong and hot taste. Shanghai food is rather oily.
M: Very interesting. There are so many kinds of dishes of different tastes. It’s hard to decide which to take. ⑨But I think I’ll have Sichuan food this time as I like hot food. I’d like to have some standard Sichuan dishes.
W: ⑩We usually serve the food first and then the soup, but we’ll bring you the soup first if you like.
M: I’m used to having soup first.
W: All right, sir. I’ll get it for you right now.
Text 8 (第11题为推断题)
W: So how did the interview go Did you get the job
M: No, not this time unfortunately.
W: Ah no, I’m really sorry Alex. I know how much you wanted that. What did they say
M: That someone else was more qualified and had more experience in the industry—as usual.
W: Ah, that’s a pain. Keep going though. I’m sure there’s a job with your name on it just around the corner.
M: Yeah it’s just frustrating because I’ve sent out so many applications recently and haven’t had any luck.
W: Yeah I bet, that must be really annoying. Let me know if I can help at all with interview preparation, or just as another pair of eyes on your CV.
M: Yeah that might be helpful actually to practise interview questions!
W: Great. Just send a message when you’re free and I’ll give you a hand.
M: Thank you. I’ll do.
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W: How is your preparation for the exam going on
M: Not too bad, overall. I’m worried about English and chemistry, Though. How is yours going on
W: Mine is alright. I’m also finding chemistry to be a bit challenging because there is too much to memorize in organic chemistry.
M: Organic chemistry has been a problem for me too. Can we study chemistry together, at least the organic part
W: Sure. I think it’s a good idea. Can you help me with English though
M: Yeah, I can. Where exactly in English you’re facing a problem
W: Thanks. Grammar and reading comprehension are the main problem areas for me.
M: As far as Grammar are concerned, I can help you in understanding the rules. But for reading comprehension, you need to put in lots of practice to get better at it.
W: OK. Will do. Thanks. Let’s get back to studying. All the best for your next exam.
M: Thanks. All the best for you as well.
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The first thing I did when I woke up in the morning was watching TV news. I could see that the situation was bad, and they showed a map where the forest fires were burning. Outside in the garden I couldn’t see the morning sun, as the sky was full of smoke. I decided to leave right away. My son was staying in town and my wife was abroad so it was up to me to decide what to do and where to go. I packed a suitcase of clothes and another case of useful things, such as my bankbook and all the money I had. Out in the garden the sky was getting blacker and the wind which had been blowing hard for a whole night was getting stronger. I got into my car and drove down the road. The smoke was really thick and at times it was difficult to see the road clearly. Animals were running across the road, trying to escape the fire. I silently prayed that the fire would be put out as soon as possible.
