兰州一中2023-2024-2学期期末考试试题
高一英语
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 will the man do this afternoon
A. Review his lessons. B. Buy a laptop. C. Take an exam.
2. How will the speakers celebrate the woman’s birthday
A. By holding a party. B. By seeing a movie. C. By taking a trip.
3. Why is the air fresher than before
A. There are fewer cars in the city.
B. There are fewer factories in the city.
C. There is a green belt around the city.
4. Where are the speakers
A. In a gym. B. In a car. C. In an office.
5. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Make a plan for the work. B. Concentrate on volunteer work. C. Spare some time for study.
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 is the man talking to the woman
A. To ask her to help with his English.
B. To learn about the English corner.
C. To discuss some interesting topics.
7. What is the man worried about
A. He can’t follow others. B. He is afraid to ask questions. C. He is uninterested in the topics.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does Stephanie intend to do this weekend
A. Get out of town. B. Attend a party. C. Visit Joe’s parents.
9. How does Tim feel about Stephanie’s idea
A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Concerned.
10. Where will Stephanie end up this weekend
A. At a cinema. B. At Tim’s home. C. At Joe’s place.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where was the man born
A. In Springfield. B. In Kansas. C. In Los Angeles.
12. What made the man become an artist
A. His wish to succeed. B. His love for painting. C. His hard work.
13. What inspires the man most in his work
A. Education. B. Family. C. Nature.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What did the speakers just do
A. They had a picnic. B. They cleaned up the river. C. They walked for a long time.
15. What does the man suggest people do
A. Empty the cans. B. Take the litter away. C. Have less canned food.
16. What will the speakers do next week
A. Clean up litter. B. Have lunch together. C. Visit their friends.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the purpose of Columbus’ first trip
A. To seek gold. B. To collect plants. C. To learn about another culture.
18. Why does the corn feed millions of people today
A. It is delicious and cheap. B. It can be cooked in many ways. C. It grows easily in different conditions.
19. What soon became popular in Europe after Columbus’ second trip
A. Tomatoes. B. Chocolate beans. C. Potatoes.
20. What was the result of Columbus’ exploration
A. Native American foods became popular.
B. Native American boat was well-known.
C. Native Americans enjoyed European foods.
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）
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Participating in art competitions is essential for students to gain formal recognition and impress college admission officers. Today, we have a list of art competitions.
EarthX Eco-Art Competition
It invites young artists aged 5-22 to create 2-D or 3-D art that illustrates the theme: Protectors for the Planet. The theme can be understood in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems.
Deadline: March 8, 2024
The Children’s Drawing Contest
Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in. 48 winners will receive special memorabilia. All participants will receive a participation prize. Medium: Drawings with any type of paint, pastel, etc.
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Science without Borders Challenge
The competition is open to children and young people under the age of 16. We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature. The theme is “The Sixth Extinction” and you can focus on the protection of endangered species. Acceptable media include paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel.
Deadline: March 4, 2024
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the longest-running literary and art competition in the US, provides opportunities and academic awards for creative young people to express their talent. The theme this year is “Tell Your Climate Story”. Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction to show their understanding of environmental issues.
Deadline: June 10, 2024
21. On which date can participants send their entries to EarthX Eco-Art Competition
A. May 6, 2024. B. March 15, 2024. C. April 28, 2024. D. February 9, 2024.
22. Which competition best suits teenagers good at writing poems
A. EarthX Eco-Art Competition. B. The Children’s Drawing Contest.
C. Science without Borders Challenge. D. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
23. What do the four competitions have in common
A. They target students under the age of 20. B. They are about environmental protection.
C. They require participants to write a story. D. They only accept entries from individuals.
B
Two years ago, Holmes participated in Back to School Bash. He was holding down two jobs at the time — one with the city’s public works department, the other as a barber(理发师). Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to give free haircuts to unfortunate kids so they’d look clean on that first day of classes. But then he had a light bulb moment: “The kids should earn their free haircut by having to read a book to me,” Holmes said.
The idea was so popular that he continued it for the next two years. Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair. If they were puzzled over a word, Holmes was there to help. After the haircut, they’d review the book, from the characters and vocabulary to the themes — just like in school, only more fun. Holmes, who is married and has two sons, recognizes that not every parent has the time to read with their kids.
Holmes admits he, too, benefits from the process. “There was this seven-year-old who struggled through his book, stuttering(口吃) over words even though he didn’t have a stutter,” said Holmes. He had the boy take the book home and practice. When the child came back a few days later, “He read it with no problems. That inspires me.”
Holmes and his family have recently moved to Chicago. When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Storybook Barber. “Although the world today is with guns and violence,” he says, “it’s a safe heaven for the kids, to come to the barbershop and read books.”
24. What do we know about Holmes two years ago
A. He had only one job. B. He earned a lot as a barber.
C. He offered free haircuts to the poor kids. D. He was the organizer of Back to School Bash.
25. What does the example in paragraph 3 mainly prove
A. Holmes is very strict with the kids. B. Holmes also learns a lot from the kids.
C. being a fluent reader needs plenty of practice. D. many kids have trouble in reading a storybook.
26. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. Holmes is dissatisfied with the world today. B. Holmes’ barbershop will have some changes.
C. Holmes’ barbershop has won great popularity. D. Holmes will continue to be a Storybook Barber.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. The Storybook Barber B. Back to School Bash
C. Reading Counts a Lot D. Care About the Kids
C
A home science experiment recently took the world by storm. Two teens from Toronto, in Canada, sent a Lego man rising above the Earth and captured their tiny astronaut’s trip on film.
Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad, both 17, used a weather balloon to launch their plastic lego model 16 miles above the Earth. This is inside a part of Earth’s atmosphere.
The two teens were inspired by a similar project performed by students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The MIT students had launched a weather balloon with a camera into near space and taken many unusual images of the Earth. Mathew and Asad then spent four months figuring out how to launch their own spacecraft into the space. Traveling to space is expensive for NASA, but Mathew and Asad worked hard to keep their costs down. They bought much of their equipment used. In total, the project cost only $400.
“We had a lot of anxiety on launch day because there were high winds when we were going up,” Mathew told reporters. They had to pump extra helium (氦) into the balloon so that it would rise quickly and avoid being blown too far off course by the strong winds. The toy astronaut’s journey lasted 97 minutes before the balloon broke and he fell back to Earth. Mathew and Asad then spent two weekends looking for their spacecraft. It had landed 76 miles away from the launch site.
The student scientists are currently finishing up their final year of high school and applying for colleges. They are also looking into more doityourself space projects. “I guess the sky is not really the limit anymore,” Mathew told reporters. “We never knew we’d get this far. It’s been a lesson for us that hard work pays off.”
28．By saying “took the world by storm” in the first paragraph, the writer meant the experiment ________.
A. harmed the world B. flooded the world C. attracted the world D. managed the world
29．Which of the following about the students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is right
A. They were examples for Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad.
B. They helped Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad to achieve dream.
C. They launched weather balloon together with Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad.
D. They studied with Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad in the same school.
30．How did Mathew and Asad keep their costs down
A. By making the weather balloon themselves. B. By borrowing spacecraft from the MIT students.
C. By making their spacecraft by hand. D. By using secondhand equipment.
31．What problems did Mathew and Asad have on launch day
A. They ran out of helium. B. The wind was too strong.
C. The balloon suddenly broke. D. Their spacecraft was blown away.
D
Maths is all around us, from working out how to share the bill after a meal to calculating (计算) your bills. Some people love the challenge of working out maths problems, but many fear the moment when they have to deal with numbers and figures and feel a real sense of worry. It can seem discouraging, but this ‘maths anxiety’ is perfectly normal, and you’re definitely not alone. And anyway, our worries and fears don’t necessarily reflect our ability.
The problem really starts in childhood, at school. Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be affected. The Programme for International Student Assessment found around 31% of 15 and 16-year-olds across 34 countries said they got very nervous doing maths problems, 33% said they got tense and nervous doing maths homework, and nearly 60% said they worried maths classes would be difficult. Shulamit Kahn, from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, told the BBC she believes giving students, particularly girls, good role models “is significant, especially at a young age”. She thinks the key is to get people, especially women who love teaching maths, to teach younger children.
Writing for BBC Future, David Robson says “It’s not clear why maths gives rise to so much fear compared to geography. But the fact that there’s a right or wrong answer might make you more worried about underperforming.” And once we assume we’re not a ‘maths person’, we avoid solving things that we probably could do.
Psychologists (心理学家) have been trying to work out why mental calculation can bring us out in a sweat. That fear may come from many sources, but some suggest that expressing your fears clearly can loosen their hold on you, and encourage children to see a maths test as a challenge, not a threat. We need to think positively about maths and give it a second chance.
32. What does the author think of “maths anxiety”
A. It is unique B. It is formal C. It is common D. It is necessary
33. What can be inferred from paragraph 2
A. Girls are better at maths than boys.
B. Maths classes are difficult for all students.
C. Students’ anxiety results entirely from teachers.
D. Confidence in maths needs developing in childhood.
34. What will be a potential result if one thinks he is not a ‘maths person’
A. He will rise to challenges. B. He will learn maths harder.
C. He will be doubtful about his ability. D. He will look forward to maths classes.
35. What are children advised to do according to the last paragraph
A. Track sources of maths fear regularly. B. Speak fears out for improvement bravely.
C. Explore causes of failure in maths carefully. D. Quit challenges to avoid anxiety actively.
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。
(原创)Knowing the most effective strategies for how to learn can help you maximize your efforts when trying to get new ideas and skills. However, knowing how to learn well doesn’t happen overnight. 36
Improve Your Memory
There are many strategies that can improve memory. Basic tips such as improving your focus, avoiding last-minute review, and arranging your study time are good places to start. For example, you might use general learning techniques like setting aside quiet time to study. 37 You might combine this with strategies that can promote better memory.
38
Research has found that the brain is capable of producing new brain cells. However, many of these cells will eventually die unless a person participate in some type of learning. By learning new things, these cells are kept alive. If you want to learn a new language, for instance, it is important to keep practicing the language to maintain the gains you have achieved.
Teach others
Educators have long noted that one of the best ways to learn something is to teach it to someone else. Remember your seventh-grade presentation(上课展示) By teaching to the rest of the class by you, your teacher hoped you would acquire even more from the task. 39 Start by translating the information into your own words. This process alone helps master new knowledge in your brain.
Gain Practical Experience
For many students, learning typically involves reading textbooks, attending lectures, or doing research in the library or online. While seeing information and then writing it down is important, actually putting new knowledge and skills into practice can be one of the best ways to improve learning. 40 If you are
learning a new language, practice speaking with another person.
Keep Learning
Protect brain cells
If it is a sport, perform the activity regularly.
You can also devote time to reviewing and reading aloud.
Today, you can still share newly learned knowledge with others.
Putting the following learning techniques into daily practice can be helpful.
Taking enough tests actually helps you better remember what you’ve learned.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second 41 . He learned the value and beauty of 42 there from a very young age.
When he was 16, Molai began to notice something 43 happening around his home. A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the 44 it caused had driven away a number of birds. 45 , the number of snakes had decreased sharply as well. He 46 that it was because there weren’t enough trees to protect the cold-blooded animals from the 47 . The solution, of course, was to plant trees so the animals could seek 48 during the daytime. He turned to the 49 department for help but was told that nothing would grow there. However, Molai went looking on his own and 50 a nearby island where he began to plant trees.
51 young plants in the dry season was 52 for a lone boy. Molai built at the 53 of each sapling(幼树) a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small holes to 54 rainwater. The water would then drip(滴落) on the plants below.
Molai 55 on planting trees for the next 37 years. His efforts have resulted in 1,360 acres of naturally-grown land that has become home to many plants and animals.
A. dream B. job C. home D. choice
A. nature B. youth C. culture D. knowledge
A. comic B. normal C. disturbing D. familiar
A. profit B. tension C. benefit D. harm
A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise
A. proposed B. realized C. memorized D. published
A. noise B. heat C. resident D. root
A. directions B. partners C. help D. shelter
A. labor B. police C. forest D. finance
A. rebuilt B. discovered C. left D. managed
A. Burning B. Appreciating C. Watering D. Transporting
A. demanding B. illegal C. fantastic D. beneficial
A. back B. top C. foot D. side
A. expose B. track C. purify D. collect
A. returned B. relied C. reflected D. insisted
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共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。
(原创)Shaolin Temple, famous for its martial art, is hosting 101 Russian visitors for a training program. This year 56 (mark) the ninth such program organized by the Moscow Shaolin Culture Center. The 57 (participate), ranging from age 16 to 72, will learn Shaolin kung fu at the historic temple in Henan province.
Among them is Sofia Stepanova, a 16-year-old 58 said she has been attracted by the beauty of the temple and is eager 59 (improve) her martial arts skills. “Shaolin Temple is beautiful, and I enjoy being here and learning new things about the history of China,” she said. “My goals for this trip are studying martial arts, exploring Chinese culture and practicing Chinese, the language that I’ve studied for many years 60 I was a kid. Everything here is amazing, including the 61 (tradition) food and customs, and the people.” Stepanova expressed her gratitude 62 the opportunity to participate in the program.
The Shaolin Temple, 63 (locate) in the Songshan Mountain range in Dengfeng, Henan, was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), and it 64 (recognize) as the birthplace of Chinese kung fu now. It was listed as 65 UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010.
第三节 单词填空（共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）
阅读短文，在空白处根据首字母或者汉语意思填入Unit 9的1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Power of Geometry
Two high school students, Mark and Emily, left a deep 66. (impress) on me. One day, they found themselves arguing over the only helpful 67. a (方法) to studying geometry. At that time, Mark 68. a (认为) that memorizing formulas(公式) was enough, while Emily said confidently that it
was not 69. s (足够的) and that understanding the inner logic was more important.
Their debate was heated, 70. (reflect) their clear different opinions on the subject. However, their teacher, Johnson, overheard their 71. (argue) and offered his several 72. (recommend) that they find a flexible strategy which combined both 73. (memorize) and understanding.
Taking his advice, Mark and Emily decided to brush up 74. their geometry skills. They worked out problems together and 75. (忽视) their differences in both 76. (性别) and thoughts. They realized that geometry was not just about numbers.
As they 77. (expose) to a classic geometry problem that seemed 78. (likely) to be solved, however, they decided to 79. a (尝试) it, using their new strategy. To their surprise, they were able to work out the solution, which was based on a 80. (simple) way of a complex method.
Their success in solving the problem 81. (promote) their confidence in their abilities since then. They realized that their teacher’s advice helped them 82. (effect) solve any geometry problem that came their way.
In short, Mark and Emily’s experience taught them that being persistent and being open to new strategies, they could 83. (获得知识,技能) the necessary skills in geometry. 84. , their journey stressed the power of working together as 85. p (同伴), who were able to overcome challenges and achieve success together.
第四部分 写作(满分20分)
假定你正在代表你校参加中美青少年交流活动(the Sino-US youth exchange program)，请你给组织方提交一份关于美国青少年如何记忆汉字的正式建议，内容根据以下两个图完成。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为100个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Suggestions on Memorizing Chinese Characters
—based on the principles of memory高一英语期末考试
参考答案
听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 ACCAC 6-10 BABCB 11-15 ABCCB 16-20 AACBA
阅读（共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-25 DDBCB 26-30 DACAD 31-35 BCDCB 36-40 FDAEC
完形（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 CACDA 46-50 BBDCB 51-55 CABDD
语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
marks 57. participants 58. who 59. to improve 60. since
traditional 62. for 63. located 64. is recognized 65. a
单词填空（共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）
impression 67. approach 68. assumed 69. sufficient 70. reflecting
argument 72. recommendations 73. memorization 74. on 75. ignored
gender/genders 77. were exposed 78. unlikely 79. attempt 80. simplified
has promoted 82. effectively 83. acquire 84. Moreover/Besides/Additionally/Furthermore 85. partners
写作（共20分）
Suggestions on Memorizing Chinese Characters
—based on the principles of memory
To aid American teenagers in memorizing Chinese characters, I recommend strategies based on the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve and the relationship between memory and age.
Firstly, it is a good choice to attempt timely repetition, as memory fades over time. Encouraging active learning through the creation of flashcards and the use of visual aids can significantly enhance memorization. Additionally, using interactive apps or games can make learning more engaging for younger learners.
Furthermore, consistent review, along with ensuring full attention and adequate sleep, can also improve memory.
By applying these strategies, we can provide American teenagers with an effective and enjoyable learning experience.
