重庆市长寿中学校2024-2025学年上学期高一半期测试
英语试题
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. B 19. E 20. A
第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分45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。
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. C
第二节单句填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下列句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
36.【答案】accommodation
37.
【答案】to recognize
38.
【答案】soldiers
39.
【答案】packing
40.
【答案】behaviors##behaviours
41.【答案】smoking
42.
【答案】to focus
43.
【答案】proposal
44.
【答案】to be
45.
【答案】injured
第三节语法填空(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。
【答案】46. choice
47. a 48. excitedly
49. relaxed
50. On 51. which/that
52. buildings
53. travelling
54. were 55. to leave
第四部分写作(满分25分)
56.
【答案】Dear Sir,
I’m Li Hua, a student from senior 2. Learning that an English editor is wanted for our school’s WeChat official account, I’m writing to apply for this position.
①I would like to be an editor because I’m keen on the school events and want to broadcast them to others.
I’m confident that I’m qualified for this job. First, I have a good command of English so that I have no difficulty in editing articles in English. Besides, being an editor of my class’ official account for a year equips me with relevant experience. ②Furthermore, I am skilled in computer, which enables me to make the account more attractive. If chosen, I’ll be wholly devoted to the job. I will update the account regularly with positive, hot events of our school.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua重庆市长寿中学校2024-2025学年上学期高一半期测试
英语试题
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，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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 will Mike go home
A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus.
2.What kind of person is Jim
A. Shy. B. Quiet. C. Sociable.
3.Why doesn’t the woman like the subway
A. It doesn’t stop near her office.
B. There are too many people.
C. The prices are too high.
4.Where does the woman want to go
A. To a river. B. To a park. C. To a bridge.
5.What are the speakers talking about
A. An illness. B. A gold medal. C. A sportswoman.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答6-7题。
6.What does the man think of the woman s new class
A. Easy. B. Tiring. C. Difficult.
7.What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Coach and gymnast. B. Husband and wife.
C. Father and daughter.
听下面一段较长对话，回答8-9题。
8.Who will the woman eat out with on Sunday
A. Mary. B. The man. C. Her parents.
9.What will the man do this weekend
A. Do some housework. B. Prepare for a trip.
C. See a doctor.
听下面一段较长对话，回答10-12题。
10.How did Mr Brown feel
A. Angry. B. Amazed. C. Disappointed.
11.What did the woman do on Monday
A. She telephoned Mr Brown.
B. She sent Mr Brown an email.
C. She had a meeting with Mr Brown.
12.What will the woman do next
A. Make a travel plan.
B. Visit a website.
C. Print out the arrangements.
听下面一段较长对话，回答13-16题。
13.Which society’s president is Lisa
A. The International Society.
B. The Ballet Society.
C. The French Society.
14.What club attracts the man
A. The Music Club. B. The Chess Club. C. The Nature Club.
15.What does the man say about playing chess
A. Uninteresting. B. Enjoyable. C. Difficult.
16.What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Study in the library.
B. Take the French course.
C. Join the Debate Club.
听下面一段独白，回答17-20题。
17.What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. His career choices.
B. His working places.
C. His business development.
18.What was the speaker’s first opinion of cleaning
A. It was an art. B. It was a science. C. It was a trouble.
19.What did the company clean when it started
A. Offices. B. Private houses. C. Apartment blocks.
20.What kind of cleaning materials does the company use
A. Acids. B. Natural soaps. C. Chemicals.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Summer Vacation Fun 2023
The summer holidays are upon us again Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs1 is the museum s main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric2 animals through some great hands-on shows! The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays in August.
Call 01 733 864663 for more.
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun: Teenagers will be able to produce their own music, take part in sports activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road, Peterborough, every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 pm. A basketball match will take place on Thursday 10th August between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
Call 01 353 720274 for more.
Houghton Mill
Alice through the Looking Class — a new production of the family favourite on Wednesday 30th, August. Bring chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open at 5:30 pm, performance3 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Tea room will be open until the end of the play.
Adult 10. Child 7. Family 20.
Booking advisable on 08 454 505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Games: From Wellie Wanging4 to Pretend Ploughing matches5, come and join the Farmland Team. Collect your sporting stickers and create a colourful rosette that is fit for a winner! No need to book, just turn up between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Thursday 17th August. Suitable for children aged four and above. Each child should be accompanied6 by an adult and all activities are included in the ticket price.
Ticket Cost: 7 per7 child
For more information, call 01 223 810080.
Notes: 1. dinosaur n恐龙 2. prehistoric adj史前的 3. performance n表演 4. Wellie Wanging扔胶靴 5. Pretend Ploughing matches模拟犁地比赛 6. accompany v陪伴 7. per prep每
1 Where can you go if you are interested in cooking
A. Peterborough Museum. B. Houghton Mill.
C. Farmland Museum. D. Saxon Youth Club.
2. How much will it cost if you want to watch the new play with your parents
A. 7. B. 17. C. 20. D. 27.
3. Which of the following activities needs parents’ company
A. Watching a new play. B. Playing farmland games.
C. Taking part in sports activities. D. Visiting the dinosaur show.
B
It’s no secret that some people have a harder time getting along with others than others. But why is that Why do some people seem to always be at odds with those around them
There are potential explanations for why someone might have trouble getting along with others. One reason might be that they’re simply not used to being around people. If someone is used to being alone, they might not know how to act around other people. They might not know how to start a conversation or how to keep one going.
Another reason why someone might have trouble getting along with others is that they might not be very social. Some people are just naturally quiet and shy and don’t enjoy being around large groups of people. This can make it difficult for them to get along with others because they might not know how to act in social situations.
Lastly, some people have trouble getting along with others because they might not be very empathetic (有同感的). Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. If someone isn’t very empathetic, they might not be able to understand why someone is feeling a certain way. This can make it hard for them to understand and care about them or offer any support.
While there are a few different reasons why someone might have trouble getting along with others, there are also a few different solutions. One solution is to simply try to be more understanding. If you can try to see things from the other person’s perspective (视角), it might be easier for you to get along with them.
Another solution is to try to be more social. If you’re not outgoing, it can be challenging to break out of your comfort zone and actively seek out new social experiences. Go to events, meet new people, and put yourself in new situations. The more you do this, the easier it will be for you to get along with others.
Lastly, try to be more empathetic. If you’re not very empathetic, try to practice being more understanding and supportive towards others. With time and practice, you should be able to get along with others much better.
4. What might be a reason why some people are not able to start conversations
A. They are sometimes quiet. B. They need more social skills.
C. They are usually alone. D. They are not empathetic.
5. How can someone who is not outgoing improve their ability to get along with others
A By being more understanding. B. By avoiding social situations.
C. By developing empathy. D. By seeking new social experiences.
6. What does the text suggest about empathy
A. It is a natural character that someone was born with.
B. It is a skill that can be learned and practiced.
C. It is the most important factor in getting along with others.
D. It is the most effective way to build relationships.
7 How is the text developed
A. Problems — Reasons — Solutions. B. Problems — Effects — Reasons.
C. Reasons — Effects — Solutions. D. Effects — Solutions — Reasons.
C
The hike to the lost Incan city of Choquequirao is one of the most difficult in Peru. From the town of Cachora, which is 161km west of Cusco, it's an 18km walk to Capuliyoc Mountain, then down to Playa Rosalina, where travellers camp for the night. Waking early, travelers then have to cross the Apurímac River and walk uphill to camp close to the ruins. Then, the next morning, it's another 2km walk up to the ruins, 3, 100m above sea level. To get back Well, it's the same way you came.
“I've had people in their 60s and 70s do it,” said Juan Barrios, a guide from the Adventure Life company. “But some people come out thinking that because it's only 28km from the drop off they can do it in a day. Six or seven days for the hike is best.”
It makes sense, then, that Choquequirao draws only about 30 people a day during the high season (June through pare that to the 2, 500 people who arrive each day at the famous Incan city of Machu Picchu.
But for those who make the journey, the rewards (回报) are great: beautiful mountain views at every turn, and the chance to explore the wonderful ruins nearly alone.
Believed to be created around the same time as Machu Picchu, in 1445, Choquequirao is actually larger than better-known Machu Picchu. But very little has been written about Peru's other lost city and researchers are still uncovering new parts of the ruins, leaving life on the mountain relatively untouched.
But officials say that the building of the first cable car (缆车) to Choquequirao will shorten the several-day walk to a 15-minute cable car ride. As a result, the number of travellers that now make the journey each week could turn into 3,000 visitors per day.
Choquequirao is beautiful now because of how untouched it is. Even though the lost city was discovered by Spanish explorer Juan Arias Díaz in 1710, the ruins still make you feel as though you're the first to find them. Will it be the same when more travellers flood in (大量涌入)
8. What does the first paragraph centre on
A. How tall Choquequirao is. B. How to get to Choquequirao easily.
C. What great views Choquequirao has. D. How hard the trip to Choquequirao is.
9. In what way is Choquequirao different from Machu Picchu
A. Choquequirao is older. B. Choquequirao is quieter.
C. Choquequirao is smaller. D. Choquequirao is better known.
10. How are the ruins of Choquequirao
A. They're still being dug out. B. They're in a generally poor condition.
C. They're being renewed at the moment. D. They've been researched internationally.
11. What does the author think of Choquequirao in the future
A. It will be more attractive.
B. It will develop at a slow speed.
C. It won't necessarily take a turn for the better.
D. It won't be more popular than Machu Picchu.
D
Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.
There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you'll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.
When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode(方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.
There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.
A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.
12. You'd better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because .
A. you will break the traffic rules
B. you will cause much noise
C. you can't enjoy the beautiful sights well
D. you can't drive into some parks
13. The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that .
A. you can take photos of animals
B. it is a cheap way of traveling
C you can get a clearer sight of animals
D. it is a good way to do sunbathing
14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.
B. What kinds of bikes there are in stores.
C. What bikes are the most popular.
D. Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.
15. What's the author's attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast
A. He supports it very much.
B. He thinks it's a personal choice.
C. He doesn't like this way of traveling.
D. He thinks it's only good for adults.
第二节 七选五(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出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
I have collected some examples that should be an inspiration to anyone who desires to be successful. They show that if you want to succeed you should expect failure along the way. I actually believe that failure can encourage you on and make you try even harder. ____16____ The Truly successful things won’t be beaten, they take responsibility for failure, learn from it and start all over from a stronger position.
Walt Disney — one of the greatest business leaders who created the global Disney empire of film studios, theme parks and consumer products didn’t start off successful. ____17____ Believe it or not, Walt was fired from an early job at the Kansas City Star Newspaper because he was not creative enough! In 1922 he started his first company called Laugh-O-Gram. The Kansas based on business would produce cartoons and short advertising films. ____18____ Walt didn’t give up, he packed up, went to Hollywood and started The Walt Disney Company.
Bill Gates-co-founder and chairman of Microsoft set up a business called Traf-O-Data. The partnership between him, Paul Allen and Paul Gilbert was based on a good idea but a flawed business model that left the company with few customers. ____19____ However, Bill Gates and Paul Allen took what they learned and avoided those mistakes when they created the Microsoft empire.
____20____ I hope that these are inspiration and motivation for everyone who aspires to be successful in whatever way they choose. Do you agree or disagree with me
A. So, the one thing successful people never do is: Give up!
B. In 1923, the business went bankrupt.
C. He was greatly depressed.
D. Every experience of failure increases the hunger for success.
E. The company ran up losses between 1974 and 1980 before it was closed.
F. Many factors may affect your success.
G. Before the great success came a number of failures.
第三部分 语言运用(共三节，满分45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。
At the age of thirteen, Markita ____21____ in her Girl Scout magazine that whoever sold the most cookies would win an all-expenses-paid ____22____ for two around the world. Then she decided to ____23____ in the activity. But a ____24____ desire is not enough. To make her dream come true, Markita asked some suggestions from her aunt.
“Always wear your Girl Scout ____25____,” her aunt advised. “When you are doing business, dress like you are doing ____26____. Smile to people. Whether they buy or not, always be friendly.”
Lots of other female classmates also ____27____ to win that trip but only Markita made it. She worked in her uniform each day, going door-to-door after school. The painfully shy Markita ____28____ herself into a cookie-selling expert. She successfully sold 3,526 boxes of Girl Scout cookies that year and ____29____ her free trip around the world with her mother.
Markita is no ____30____ than thousands of other people. The only ____31____ is that she has found the secret of success: Courage to ask! Many people fail before they try ____32____ they do not have courage to face the fear of ____33____, which leads many of us to ____34____ our dreams.
As Markita has ____35____, courage is not the absence of fear. It is doing what it takes despite one’s fear.
21. A. heard B. checked C. wrote D. read
22. A. trip B. rent C. scholarship D. insurance
23. A. bring B. call C. take D. participate
24. A. fading B. surprising C. boring D. burning
25. A. uniform B. sweater C. overcoat D. blouse
26. A. naturally B. comfortably C. seriously D. casually
27. A. remembered B. pretended C. tried D. managed
28. A. admitted B. transformed C. involved D. cheated
29. A. gained B. discussed C. advertised D. promised
30. A. richer B. smarter C. weaker D. quieter
31. A. hardship B. difference C. condition D. obstacle
32. A. until B. while C. although D. because
33. A. unemployment B. environment C. failure D. distance
34. A. give up B. run after C. put away D. get across
35. A. delivered B. imagined C. discovered D. forecast
第二节 单句填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下列句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
36. It is suggested that you book your ________ (accomodate) ahead of schedule in the tourist season.(所给词的适当形式填空)
37. Barbara is easy ________ (recognize) as she’s the only one of the women who wears evening dress. (所给词的适当形式填空)
38. This stone is marked with the names of all our brave ________ (soldier) who laid down their lives in the First World War. (所给词的适当形式填空)
39. The moment I got home, I got down to ________ (pack) the suitcase. (所给词的适当形式填空)
40. He, as well as his sister, has been rewarded in the school recently for their good ________（behave）. (所给词的适当形式填空）
41. I tried to quit _________ (smoke) several times before I realised I was addicted. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. Spending too much time online makes it very difficult _______ (focus) on other things in life. (所给词的适当形式填空)
43. He made a ________ (propose) that the problem be discussed at the meeting. (所给词的适当形式填空)
44. Sarah pretended ________ (be) cheerful, saying nothing about the argument. (所给词的适当形式填空)
45. By now medical workers had arrived, and were looking after the ________ (injure) woman. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第三节 语法填空(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。
The ancient town of Fenghuang is a place with beautiful village life in rural China. Having travelled directly from the busy city, I regard Fenghuang as a better ___46___ (choose) to have a breath of the fresh air.
When I paid ___47___ visit to Fenghuang, it was July. My friend and I ___48___(excited) explored, walking along the ancient wall and crossing the beautiful, old bridges. People there were very ___49___(relax). They were neither troubled by the hot weather nor by the tourists, walking, eating and playing outdoors. ___50___ the first evening we bought spicy, cold noodles and ate on the riverbank as we watched the sunset.
We stayed in a small hotel ___51___ was similar to many of the traditional ___52___ (building) in the village. Our room was built on high stilts(桩子) over the banks of the river. From our window we could hear the rush of the water and the sounds of excited tourists ___53___ (travel) in small boats downstream. We saw people at work busy catching fish and young children playing in shallow waters.
Although there ___54___ (be) many visitors to Fenghuang, we did not see any other foreigner during our stay. After several days, I was still unwilling ____55____( leave).
第四部分 写作(满分25分)
56. 假设你是李华，在一所国际学校就读，学校的官方微信公众号（WeChat official account）计划招募一名英语编辑，你对此很感兴趣。请你写一封应聘信，内容包括：
1. 写信的目的；
2. 申请此职位的原因；
3. 你的应聘优势；
4. 你的期盼。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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