明德中学2024年下学期期中考试
高一年级英语试卷
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15个小题；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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. C
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. D 15. B
第二节（共5个小题；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。
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. F
第三部分语言运用（共三节，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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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】36. looking
37. which 38. were preferred
39. have changed
40. to make
41. a 42. what
43. attractive
44. slimmer
45. and
第三节单句语法填空（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
请在空白处根据中文提示填入教材所学短语，或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
46.【答案】 ①. have ②. confidence ③. in
47.
【答案】keeping
48.【答案】 as an exchange student
49.【答案】on your own
50.
【答案】 ①. turn ②. out
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
51.
【答案】Dear Lisa,
I know you’re feeling nervous about the upcoming speech competition. But don’t worry too much! Here are some suggestions that might help.
First of all, prepare well. Know your topic thoroughly and organize your thoughts clearly. Practice your speech many times in front of a mirror or with a friend. This will boost your confidence. Secondly, take deep breaths before you start to speak. It can help you calm down and focus.
Remember, everyone gets nervous before a big event. It’s normal. I believe in you and I know you have the ability to do well. Just relax and be yourself. You’ll shine on that stage!
Best of luck!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
52. 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。
【答案】I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled reassuringly. “You will be a beautiful narrator,” she encouraged, “The narrator’s part is as important as the part of a princess.” Wearing a shining smile, my beloved mother comforted me as always she did. Her words reminded me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her. Over the next weeks, with her constant encouragement, I learned to take pride in the role. Lunchtimes were spent reading over my lines painstakingly and talking about what I would wear.
Finally came the big day. Waiting backstage, I suddenly felt nervous, but it was at that very moment that I found a dandelion in my pocket. Looking at it, I knew my mother was out there for me, which calmed me down and brought me power, My performance turned out to be a great success. And I firmly believed the princess couldn’t have won such thunderous applause without my beautiful narration. Since then, the dandelion, a gift from my mother, has always inspired me to be a confident girl.明德中学2024年下学期期中考试
高一年级英语试卷
2024年11月
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
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，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色墨水的签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4. 考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。
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，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A￡19.15. B. ￡9.18 C. ￡9.15.
1. What is the woman going to do
A. Go to a restaurant. B. Cook supper. C. Work overtime.
2. What does the woman ask the man to buy for her
A. Milk. B. Eggs. C. Juice
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and daughter.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a canteen. B. In a classroom. C. In a store.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Pillows. B. Their daughter. C. Animals.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does Olivia think is the key part of a TV series
A. The plot. B. The leading actors. C. The music.
7. What is the man’s attitude toward Olivia’s idea
A. Supportive. B. Uncertain. C. Disapproving.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man suggest Fiona do
A. Buy a gift. B. Wear thick clothes. C. Study with Queenie.
9. When is Fiona going to visit her grandmother
A. This afternoon. B. This evening. C. This weekend.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the woman feel about the man’s situation
A. Concerned B. Annoyed. C. Disappointed
11. What caused the man’s car to break down
A. Low quality. B. Frequent use. C. A car accident
12. What will the man do next
A. Go downstairs. B. Pick up his wife. C. Make a cup of coffee.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How old is Molly
A. Three months old. B. Six months old. C. One year old.
14. What seems to bother Sadie most about her business
A Lack of experience. B. Lack of money. C. Lack of staff.
15. What do we know about Sadie
A. She has two daughters.
B. She has helpers taking care of Molly.
C. Her office is close to home.
16. What advice does the man give to Sadie in the end
A. Doing some sports.
B. Having enough sleep.
C. Communicating with her family.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Introducing a teacher. B. Giving a Chinese lesson. C. Recommending a school.
18. Where does Tamer come from
A. America. B. Spain. C. Egypt.
19. Why does Tamer say that culture is the key to teaching language
A. It’s the most interesting part.
B. He thinks culture is easy to study.
C. It helps students see the world.
20. What will be presented in the end
A. A report. B. A video. C. A picture.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15个小题；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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
A family cruise (乘船浏览) offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. So here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter.
Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas’ high-end, all-inclusive ships take visitors to world-class destinations across Asia, from Hong Kong to Beijing, aboard the Regent Seven Seas Voyager. Setting off on Dec. 17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki, Japan, and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong. As for on-board cuisine, families can choose from a variety of dining options, from fast food at the pool deck to an advanced Italian eatery to a popular steakhouse.
Tour Australia with Princess Cruises
For a faraway family vacation this winter, consider exploring Australia aboard the Sea Princess. Leaving on Dec. 17, the Sea Princess will take passengers to Airlic Beach, a launching pad to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of on-board activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. In the evening, parents and their kids can enjoy kid-friendly movies.
Discover Patagonia with Seabourn
Seabourn offers one of the most unique family-friendly trips in winter. The amazing journey to Antarctic and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov. 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. Back on the ship, kids can relax in the hot tub, watch shows, play board games and curl up with a book at the library.
1. What do the family cruises with Regent Seven Seas and Sea Princess have in common
A. They can enjoy waterfalls.
B. They set out on Dec. 17.
C. They hold dance classes and volleyball classes.
D. They provide movies to passengers.
2. What’s the unique characteristic of the cruise with Seabourn
A. It’s kid-friendly. B. It attracts animal lovers.
C. It has all kinds of dining choices. D. Kid can play online games.
3. Where can the article possibly be found
A. In a textbook. B. In a novel. C. In a magazine. D. In a paper.
B
Tall, long-necked giraffes are famous for their spots which are believed to help the animals hide from their enemies. Just like no two humans have the same fingerprints, each giraffe has its own special pattern of spots. However, a Tennessee zoo made headlines recently after it welcomed one of the world’s most uncommon giraffes.
On July 31, 2023, a baby giraffe was born at Brights Zoo with light brown fur which is a reticulated giraffe (网纹长颈鹿), one of the four different kinds of giraffes. Unlike most giraffes, she was born without spots, a unique feature of the reticulated giraffe. At six feet tall, this baby giraffe is growing well under her mother’s care. She shows typical baby giraffe behavior, such as eating rocks.
Experts said the young giraffe was the only single-colored reticulated giraffe living anywhere on the planet. The last time this happened was 1972 in Japan. A giraffe’s pattern of spots is created when the animal is still growing inside its mother. That means that this giraffe will never have spots.
“The new giraffe might not have survived if she had been born in the wild. Being single-colored, she may not be able to hide quite well,” said Mr David Bright, who runs the zoo. “It will easily be a key target for poachers (偷猎者) because she’s so unusual.”
Brights Zoo stressed that reticulated giraffes had already become imperiled. In 2018, they were officially listed as “threatened”. Thirty-five years ago, there were 36,000 reticulated giraffes. Now, the number has been cut by more than 50%. Only about 16,000 reticulated giraffes remain.
This brown giraffe’s birth is not only a rare and fascinating event, but also an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by giraffes in the wild. By supporting efforts like this, we can contribute to the conservation of these large creatures and ensure their survival for generations to come.
4. What do we learn from the spots of giraffes
A. They look like giraffe’s footprints.
B. The patterns of the spots are the same.
C. They appear on giraffes from time to time.
D. They are helpful in guarding against their enemies.
5. What’s unique about the young giraffe born at Brights Zoo
A. She has a large size. B. She has light brown fur.
C. She has no spots. D. She likes eating rocks.
6. What does the underlined word “imperiled” mean in paragraph 5
A. Endangered. B. Recognized. C. Rare. D. Abundant.
7. Which word can best describe the birth of the young giraffe
A Embarrassing. B. Promising. C. Significant. D. Foreseeable.
C
Imagine a new smartphone product. It works the same way as any other smartphone, but when it is dropped, those cracks that appear after an annoying fall slowly to fade away, and the phone magically repairs itself. A team of researchers led by chemistry professor Takuzo Aida have found a way to create self-repairing plastics that can be used in smartphones, cars and other products. But their new plastics won’t only be used to create unbreakable products, but also help fight against growing wastes harming the planet.
91% of plastics are non-recyclable and filling the Earth with wastes. The increasing plastics in landfills are a growing concern due to their negative environmental impact. In 2019 about only 9% of plastics were recycled globally, leading Japanese scientists to seek to find plastics that can start their own formation or self-repair.
The self-repairing plastics are made by adding a tiny amount of a specialized substance into ordinary plastics to hold the monomers (单体) together by hydrogen bonds (氢键). When the new plastics are broken down by heat, instead of being burnt to wastes, the hydrogen bonds mix and allow for the formation of specially shaped monomers to create a foundation for more monomers to rebuild themselves. The team found that their self-healing plastics were able to automatically repair themselves at room temperature over an hour to regain their durability.
The team’s work suggests great prospects for the future of plastics. “The technique could lead to the development of a made-to-last plastic that does not need to be recycled,” lead professor Aida said, “and can one day be used in products from smartphones to cars and even buildings.”
8. What is the typical feature of the new plastics
A. They can repair themselves. B. They are costly to produce.
C. They are easy to recycle. D. They are beneficial to health.
9. What urged scientists to look for the new plastics
A Economic decline. B. Industrial problems.
C. Environmental concern. D. The Lack of plastics.
10. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us
A. The significance of the new plastics.
B. The positive effects of the new plastics.
C. The main functions of the new plastics.
D. The principle of how the new plastics work.
11. What is Aida’s attitude towards the new plastics
A. Skeptical. B. Negative. C. Approving. D. Neutral.
D
Travel is predicted to look extremely different in 2070.
Take airports for example, paperwork will be a thing of the past. Instead of paper passports, your information will be stored in the cloud. This type of technology won’t just include what we are familiar with today—like fingerprints or face scans—but also your heartbeat, as everyone’s heartbeat is unique.
There will be no need to check in. The facial recognition program will instead be able to recognize you, match you with you booked flight and send messages to your phone as you walk through the airport without stopping.
Your bags, especially the heavy ones will be sent directly from your train or taxi to the right plane. And that taxi will not be like the ones we know today. People will be expected to travel to the airport—and around their holidays destinations—in eVTOLs, which refers to electric air taxis that can take off and land without a runway.
As for the trouble of packing, 3D printers will provide perfect solutions. Simply provide your destinations with your size using a body scan before you fly and, upon arrival, you will find a wardrobe (衣橱) filled with 3D-printed clothes. When you leave, these clothes will be recycled and reprinted for the next tourist. Not only will this solve the problem of packing, but also make holiday fashion more environment-friendly.
While the predictions might seem unbelievable now, you only have to look back 50 years to realize it’s all possible. Think back to 1970s when smartphones were just a wild dream. “Google” seemed like a made-up word then, and notebook computers were still almost years away from being invented. Similarly, when we look forward to the next 50 years, the possibilities for development in technology for travel are endless.
12. What can we know about the check-in at the airport in 2070
A. You need to carry your paper passports.
B. It must check your booked information at the airport.
C. You go through the airport by scanning your fingerprints.
D. It is not necessary for you to check in with facial recognition.
13. When you arrive at your destination, which of the following will happen
A. Your luggage will be sent to you by normal taxis.
B. Your packing will cause damage to the environment.
C. The 3D-printed clothes will be prepared for you.
D. A wardrobe full of recycled clothes is waiting for you.
14. Why does the author mention 1970s in the last paragraph
A. To prove the power of the time.
B. To express the confidence for travel.
C. To describe the inventions are necessary.
D. To show the possibility of realizing the predictions.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The future of Air Taxi. B. Predictions for future travel.
C. An alternative to future packing. D. The advantages of eVTOLs.
第二节（共5个小题；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。
Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public and got laughed at Say, have you accidentally knocked over the water when you were talking with someone ___16___ And it’s okay — you should even have a laugh about them.
___17___
Most of us have insecurities, or feel bad about ourselves because of past misfortune. However, it’s normal to be imperfect. You should stop worrying about having to convince others of your worth or maintaining an ideal image of yourself. You should be honest with yourself about who you. are and accept yourself despite your weaknesses. You won’t be able to laugh at yourself without first accepting yourself.
Being a little sceptical about yourself actually helps to promote your confidence.
___18___ And optimistic people tend to be more successful. This is because making fun of ourselves contributes to our mental health and helps lift our mood in the face of difficulties or embarrassment. More importantly, it helps us realize our own weaknesses so we know which areas to do better in.
When you laugh at yourself, people will probably like you more because you’ re being real.
While laughing at someone else may hurt their feelings even if you didn’t intend to, laughing at yourself does not — you might even bring a smile to their faces. ___19___ People actually appreciate it when you laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself shows that you are being real about your imperfections.
Just remember: it is human to make mistakes, and you have to accept yourself just as you are. ___20___
A. Think about some past mistakes you made.
B. Don’t worry about losing respect from others.
C. Chances are that we all have this kind of experience.
D. Past experiences are perfect materials for good jokes.
E. Laughing at yourself means accepting who you really are.
F. Learn to laugh at yourself and you will be so much happier.
G. Usually, people who are able to laugh at themselves are the optimistic ones.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The most common question I get asked about being an author is how I get through writer’s block. The answer is simple — stop, close the ___21___, and take a look around.
In the last few months, I found myself ___22___ to put pen to paper. So, I ___23___ a train to Cambridge. There’s no specific reason I chose Cambridge; it was more to ___24___ my usual scenery and explore somewhere new. Plus, it meant using my ___25___ mode of transport.
There’s something about travelling by train, especially when it comes to finding ___26___ and being able to employ it ___27___. There are plenty of people to observe, which can help with something like ___28___ development, not to mention ___29___ environments that slide by outside your window, which can help with the ____30____. Sometimes, seeing just one small thing can stimulate creativity, and that’s exactly what I’m ____31____.
Travelling to Cambridge on a random afternoon my train ____32____ a high bridge overlooking a village with the rolling fields. A little farther down, there’s a lone house enveloped in the trees. Straight away, my ____33____ starts running. I write thrillers, so I begin to wonder what kind of mystery I might be able to ____34____, set in a village inspired by the one I’d just now seen. Immediately, I have some ____35____ that I can explore further. It isn’t long until I get my laptop out again and start to work.
21. A. window B. gap C. internet D. laptop
22. A. struggling B. hesitating C. hurrying D. desiring
23. A. left B. changed C. booked D. operated
24. A. admire B. paint C. escape D. ruin
25. A. fashionable B. favourite C. adventurous D. troublesome
26. A. strength B. kindness C. assistance D. inspiration
27. A. immediately B. suddenly C. unwillingly D. uncertainly
28. A. custom B. language C. character D. background
29. A. familiar B. diverse C. accessible D. imaginary
30. A. setting B. warning C. heading D. parking
31. A. putting aside B. reacting to C. showing off D. looking for
32. A. strikes B. stops C. crosses D. misses
33. A. train B. brain C. pen D. heart
34. A. avoid B. analyse C. read D. create
35 A. memories B. concepts C. doubts D. opportunities
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
In ancient China, people thought a lot about beauty. It was not just about _____36_____ (look) good; beauty was also about being good inside. Many ideas about beauty came from Confucian philosophy, _____37_____ taught that inner beauty is more important than looks.
In the past, fair skin and delicate features _____38_____ (prefer) because they showed that a person was noble and did not work outside. These ideas _____39_____ (change) over time but still affect today’s ideas about beauty.
Women in ancient China used special beauty routines _____40_____ (make) themselves look beautiful. They used things like rice powder for fair skin and natural products for _____41_____ nice look.
In different times, _____42_____ people thought about beauty was different. For example, during the Tang Dynasty, a fuller figure was seen as _____43_____ (attract) because it showed health. Later, the Song Dynasty favored a _____44_____ (slim) look.
In short, ancient Chinese ideas of beauty were more than skin deep. They mixed the way people looked _____45_____ who they were on the inside. These ideas are still important today.
第三节 单句语法填空（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
请在空白处根据中文提示填入教材所学短语，或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
46. The possibilities are endless, and I ________ ________ ________ (相信) your ability to make a difference to your family, to your community and to our country. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
47. The key to ________ (keep) the peace is regular and honest communication. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. Last year, I had the opportunity to study at a British secondary school ________________ (作为一位交换生). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
49. You feel ready to be more responsible and make decisions ________________ (独自、独立地). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
50. Everything will________ ________ （结果是） all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood. (根据汉语提示完成句子）
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
51. 你的英国朋友丽莎对即将举行的演讲比赛感到紧张。请写信给她，给出建议和鼓励。要点如下：
1. 表示安慰。
2. 提出建议。
3. 给予鼓励。
Dear Lisa,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
52. 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。
I grew up in a small town where the primary school was ten minutes’ walk from my home. So I would rush back home for lunch.
One lunchtime when I was in the fourth grade will always be kept in my mind. I had been picked to be the princess in the school play. However, no matter how smoothly I read lines at home, the moment I stepped onstage, every word escaped me. Finally, my teacher took me aside, explaining in a kind voice, “I had written the narrator’s (旁白) part in the play. Are you willing to change roles ” I had to hold back tears as I nodded, watching helplessly my part go to another girl.
I felt too ashamed to tell my mother what happened when I went home for lunch that day. But she sensed I was different, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard.
It was a lovely spring day with the rose vine turning green. Under the huge tree, we could see bunches of yellow dandelions (蒲公英) in the grass as if a painter had touched our landscape with dabs of gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. “I think I’m going to clear all the weeds (草),” she said, pulling it out by its roots. “You see, we’ll have only beautiful roses in this garden.”
“But I like dandelions.” I protested. “All flowers are beautiful—even dandelions.”
My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn’t it ” She asked thoughtfully. I gave her an approving nod, secretly pleased that the dandelions could survive my mom’s wedding plan. “And that is true of people too,” she continued. “Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that.” Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I couldn’t help breaking into tears.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右：
2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I told her what had happened.
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Finally came the big day.
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