北京市2024-2025学年高一上学期期中英语试题(无答案)

北京市2024-2025学年度第一学期期中考试
高一英语
考试时间：90分钟 总分100分
班级_____________ 姓名_____________ 学号_____________
第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One Mother to Another
On Wednesday evening, our daughter, who was at a boarding school (寄宿学校) over 200 kilometers away, told us that she had lost her phone when she took part in an activity off campus. We realized that we had little chance of finding it.
The next morning, my phone beeped (哔哔响) loudly. A kind voice announced that she had something that belonged to my daughter. I 1 that I lived a three-hour drive away, and told her I would ask a friend to fetch the phone. My daughter had written my number on the inside of her phone’s case — good thinking!
After contacting the people I know who lived near the school, I was out of 2 — no one could go and 3 the phone, not surprisingly as it was the working day and everyone was busy. I decided to ask the lady to post the phone to my daughter. But when I sent her a text to ask if this would be OK, she replied, “We will 4 it and we’re going to drive down to the boarding school tonight.” To my 5 , this wonderful couple, who had already spent a busy day at work, was making a round trip on the night, 6 for returning a phone to a complete stranger. How touching it was!
I gave them directions and they 7 the phone into the hands of my daughter at her boarding house. The only word of an explanation was, “I’ve got children of my own, and I know how a mother 8 .”
We had thought that the chance of getting back the phone was 9 , but we got it back in such a short time. It was a wonderful reminder of the good in the world and how the actions of one person can 10 the world to another.
1. A. suggested B. reported C. explained D. argued
2. A. date B. luck C. work D. control
3. A. pick up B. carry out C. hand in D. give away
4. A. find B. show C. miss D. take
5. A. regret B. surprise C. amusement D. disappointment
6. A. especially B. certainly C. definitely D. probably
7. A. conducted B. arranged C. delivered D. identified
8. A. doubts B. interests C. predicts D. worries
9. A. free B. slim C. hard D. fair
10. A. tell B. face C. mean D. join
第二节（共0小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A
PERU is a country on the Pacific coast of South America with three main areas: narrow, dry, flat land 11 (run) along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest. In the 1400s and 1500s, Peru was the centre of the 12 (power) ancient Inca Empire. The Inca emperor lived in the now-famous site Machu Picchu. Spain 13 (take) control of Peru in the 16th century and ruled until 1821. It is for this reason 14 Spanish is the main official language of Peru.
B
When Michael Jordan’s feet left the ground, time seemed to stand still. The player who became 15 (know) as “Air Jordan” changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were impressive, but the mental 16 (strong) that he showed made him unique. In the final seconds of a game, Jordan always seemed to find a way to win. Jordan says that the secret 17 his success is learning from his failures.
C
Zhang Tian’s first year is almost over. What made him feel 18 (satisfy) was that his students achieved great progress in English learning. Besides teaching, he also brought great changes to the village, 19 included rebuilding the playground and setting up the library. The village is like his second home now. 20 he had only intended to stay for one year, he now feels ready to stay for another year.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，共20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Welcoming New Lifestyles
Hygge has been popular in the UK for over a year. It means to create a relaxed and comfortable mood. It can be felt by relaxing activities like chatting with friends. Besides, hygge is also about learning to be happy with simple things. This really resonated (共鸣) with me. I feel stressed at home because my small flat is packed with much stuff. I decide to throw the things that don’t hold memories. Doing this would help me feel hygge.
Last year, lagom, a Swedish word meaning “just the right amount”, became popular. Lagom is about seeking a balance of work and life. It’s also about living more sustainably (可持续地) by saving more energy, creating less waste and recycling more. Next year, I won’t have to replace things so often. Plus, I keep thinking about recycling and hoping to save as much money as possible. So, I can get on board with lagorn.
Coming from Japan, wabi sabi is about finding beauty in imperfection. Wabi refers to the failings in the production process, which makes an object special. Sabi describes the beauty that comes with age. The tradition of wabi sabi can offer a new way to view our homes. I am a perfectionist and I keep my home tidy. But now, my girls put their toys everywhere. So, I have to see the mess and accept the imperfections.
In the Japanese concept, ikigai means “a reason for being”, which can bring satisfaction and meaning to life. Many people believe ikigai can be found at what you are good at and what you love doing. For me, it is blogging. This year I can do more writing tasks that interest me. And if I notice the things that bring me no joy, I can stay away from them in the future. Hopefully, this will help me to lead a more meaningful life.
21. If a person wants to enjoy a simple but happy life, which lifestyle is suitable
A. Hygge. B. Lagom. C. Wabi sabi. D. Ikigai.
22. To live a lifestyle of wabi sabi, one has to ________.
A. find beauty in his or her imperfect life
B. achieve a balance between work and life
C. be happy and find out the meaning of life
D. throw away the useless and live a simple life
23. This passage is most likely to be read in a ________.
A. research report B. travel blog
C. product advertisement D. popular magazine
B
An Art Class
When Kelly was twelve, she started taking classes at Miss Grace’s School for Art. She didn’t like it at first: the “novice artists”—the kids who hadn’t really done art before—worked mostly with clay, and Kelly was a terrible sculptor (雕塑家).
It wasn’t until her third year that Kelly found something she was really good at—charcoal drawing (素描). She loved watching the lines spread unevenly across the page as she moved the bits of charcoal back and forth over the paper.
One day, Sophia, the best artist in her class, sat down and set up her easel (画架) next to Kelly. Kelly felt a sinking feeling in her stomach. She’d actually found an art form that she enjoyed—and was good at—and now Sophia was going to outshine her again Kelly fought back tears when Miss Grace entered the room.
“Hello class,” Miss Grace said. “We’ll continue to work on the project today.”
What masterpiece would Sophia have come up with
Kelly looked at Sophia’s easel and she couldn’t believe it—it was a mess! For a brief moment, Kelly couldn’t actually believe her drawing was better than Sophia’s. But then she looked at Sophia, who was watching Kelly with an anxious expression.
“I… I couldn’t decide what to do,” Sophia said. “And you’re so good. Sometimes I feel like my stuff is just so bad in comparison.”
Kelly looked to see if Sophia was joking, but she seemed completely serious. Now Kelly was shocked. “I’m not talented… Miss Grace seldom praises me. You’re the best one in our class!”
Sophia raised her eyebrows. “I might be a really good copier of the stuff, but I have no idea what to do when it comes to making up my own images. You are so great at making new things out of the old stuff. I’ve loved your works.”
“I’ve loved yours, too,” Kelly said.
“Well, definitely not this one,” Sophia said.
Kelly smiled. “Maybe not right now. But if you move these lines up…” she said, pointing her finger on Sophia’s paper.
Sophia was quiet for a moment. “That’s a great idea!” she said finally.
Kelly smiled and turned back to her drawing, looking every so often at Sophia’s work to see that she was taking her advice, down to the last line.
24. When Kelly started classes at the art school, she ________.
A. was often pushed by Miss Grace
B. lacked confidence in drawing
C. was not good at the course
D. did not get along with the other kids
25. What did Kelly do in the art class
A. She praised Sophia’s creativity.
B. She inspired Sophia.
C. She decided to outshine Sophia.
D. She finished the drawing for Sophia.
26. What can we learn from the passage
A. Interest is the best teacher. B. You are what you believe to be.
C. Everyone has their own strengths. D. Hard work will eventually pay off.
C
Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a large building, but usually these buildings are not designed with the comfort of a king in mind. When it comes to structures that are both beautiful and defensive, the European castle is a big success.
Castles were originally built in England by the Normans in 1066. They built towers and walls to secure the land they had taken. These castles provided the Normans with a quiet and safe place. They also served as bases of operation for attacks. In this way castles played both defensive (防御性的) and offensive (攻击性的) roles. Besides, castles served as offices for governors. Those that were socially beneath the governor would come to report affairs (事务) and express their respect. They would address problems, handle business, feast, and enjoy festivities in castles. So castles served as social centers as well.
The first castles were made of earth and wood, and they were likely to suffer from fire attacks. Then wooden castles were gradually replaced by stone ones, which greatly increased the strength of these towers and walls. However, attackers could throw flaming objects into castles through the windows or burn the wooden doors. This led to moving the windows and entrances off of the ground floor and up to the first floor to make them more difficult to access.
During the Middle Ages, attacks increased in regularity, so castle defenses were updated. Arrow-slits were added. They were small holes in the castle, which allowed defenders to fire without being hurt. Towers were built from which defenders could provide fire on both sides. The towers were connected to the castle by wooden bridges, so that if one tower fell, the rest of the castle was still easy to defend. A lot of rings of castle walls were constructed, so that even if attackers went past one wall, they would be caught on a killing ground between inner and outer walls. All of these increased the defense of castles.
Gunpowder (火药) led to the end of the castle. During the 15th century, artillery, a kind of large guns, became powerful enough to break through stone walls. This greatly made the role of castles less effective. Though castles no longer serve their original purposes, remaining castles receive millions of visitors each year who wish to experience the situations of ancient times.
27. What was the original function of castles according to the passage
A. They served as tourist attractions.
B. They were important social centers.
C. They were built for religious ceremonies.
D. They were built for use in emergencies.
28. The reason why wooden castles were replaced by stone castles was that ________.
A. stone castles offered better defense
B. stone castles cost less money
C. wooden castles were uncomfortable
D. wooden castles took a long time to build
29. Which of the following showed an improvement in castle defense
A. Castles were totally separated by stones.
B. Arrow-slits were made in large quantities.
C. Rings of walls were built to defend the towers.
D. Windows and entrances were moved to the higher floor.
30. What is the best title of the passage
A. Fancy Living: Learning about Castles
B. The Normans: Bringing Castles to England
C. A History of Castles: The Rise and Fall of Castles
D. Defending Castles: Technologies Used to Defend Castles
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking. 31 Do you want to be a good public speaker Here are some principles you most master.
People want to listen to someone who is interesting, relaxed and comfortable. Too often, when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the “public” at the expense of (以……为代价) the “speaking.” 32 Focus on the speaking. Talk directly to your audience, be yourself and make a connection.
Even the most successful public speaker will make mistakes. Yet, the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking. People’s attention wanders constantly. In fact, most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker’s message. So, don’t stop speaking when you make a mistake unless it’s a truly serious one. 33
Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker. 34 And like everything else in life, that takes practice. Remember, even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consistent basis.
35 It’s rare to hear someone say, “I wish that speaker had spoken longer.” On the other hand, you probably can’t count the times that you’ve thought, “I’m glad that talk is over. It seemed to go on forever!” So surprise your audience. Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anticipated (预期). It’s better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in their seats waiting for your speech finally to end.
A. Do the opposite.
B. You want to be an effective public speaker.
C. You don’t need to apologize for a minor slip.
D. When it comes to public speaking, less is usually more.
E. The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audience.
F. Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing on your listeners.
G. However, the majority of people are effective speakers because they train to be.
第三部分 课内知识（共两节，13分）
第一节 单词填空（共8小题；每小题1分, 共8分）
请用方框中的单词完成句子。
stress compete positive recognize strength view unique source
36. It is important to ______________ how little we know about this disease.
37. The power of speech makes the human race ______________ among animals.
38. Why do so many countries ______________ against hosting the Olympic Games
39. The English curriculum should ______________ both composition and reading.
40. She’d need all her ______________ and bravery to deal with the problems.
41. What’s your ______________ on the subject
42. Some people still rely on television as their main ______________ of information.
43. Having a good diet gives me a sense that I’m doing something ______________ and that I’m in control.
第二节 短语填空（共5小题：每小题1分, 共5分）
请用方框中的短语完成句子。
take control of make it other than apply for make up
44. He believes that he can _____________ if he keeps trying.
45. Continuous efforts and progress can _____________ a life worth living.
46. You have to _____________ your learning.
47. Do you have any special interests _____________ your job
48. How should I _____________ a passport
第四部分 书面表达（共两节，27分）
第一节（共4小题；第49、50题各2分，第51题3分，第51题5分，共12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
There is a saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Although eating properly is important, being kind to others is also good for your health. Recent studies show that people who do kind acts are more relaxed, happier, and healthier than other people.
In one study at Arizona State University, researchers found that many volunteers experienced a sudden feeling of joy, followed by a long period of calmness, after doing a kind act. This feeling, called “a helper’s high”, may actually help reduce stress as the body produces natural painkillers.
Stress can cause serious health problems. It can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease, and it can also lead to overeating and sleeping problems. However, the study found that volunteers had fewer stress-related health problems when they did helpful things for other people.
The study also found that people who did nice things for others felt better about themselves as well. They had higher self-respect, and were happier. Many believe this is because volunteers spend more of their time with other people. People who are more outgoing are often healthier.
Another study at the University of Michigan’s Survey Research Center confirmed the health benefits of volunteering. A ten-year study of 2,700 men in Michigan showed that people who volunteered lived longer than those who didn’t. Although you shouldn’t need a reason to be helpful, it is nice to know that kindness may help you live longer.
49. According to Paragraph 1, what do recent studies show
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50. What serious health problems can stress cause
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51. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
When volunteers did helpful things for other people, they had fewer stress-related health problems, felt better about others and respected others more.
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52. Besides the benefits mentioned in this passage, what do you think are some other benefits of volunteering Why (In about 40 words)
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第二节（15分）
假如你是红星中学高一学生李华，你的英国好友Jim发来邮件，表示他对自己的形象不满。因此感到十分烦恼。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示理解；
2. 提出建议。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
提示词：形象、外貌 look
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
（请务必将作文写在答题卡指定区域内）