高一第一学期期末试卷
英语
2025.01
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第一部分:知识运用(共两节,25分)
第一节(共10小题:每小题1分,共10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,
并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
This is a touching story of a King's guard moved to tears after being surprised by her parents
while on duty in the heavy rain.The scene 1 outside Buckingham Palace,where crowds
gathered under the downpour,posing for photos with the serious and calm guard and her well-
trained horse.
The guard remained 2 as tourists approached to touch the horse's nose,her professional
manner unshaken.However,everything changed when she 3 two familiar faces in the
crowd.Her parents,holding umbrellas,made their way to the front.Her father,dressed in a dark
coat,gently stroked the horse and spoke softly to his emotional daughter.She struggled to hold
back her 4,but her feelings were clear for all to see.
Her mother stepped closer,asking her a question.The guard gave a slight 5 before
her emotions overcame her.Tears rolled down her cheeks,and she quickly wiped them away with
her white gloves.In spite of the rain,a kind member of the crowd offered to take a picture of the
family.The parents stood 6 on either side of the horse,their faces glowing.After the photo
was taken,they quietly stepped aside,allowing their daughter to retum to her duties.
The tourists,unaware of the emotional moment that had just occurred,continued posing with
the guard and her horse.The guard,though moved by her parents'surprise visit,soon 7 her
professional posture.Her father,from a distance,took another photo of her sitting upright on the
horse,focused and 8 to her role.
The rain 9.The guard stood taller than before.The brief visit from her parents
reminded her of what truly matters-the unshakable love and pride shared within a family.In the
soft rain,her sense of duty and her family's unwavering support came together,giving her strength
to carry on with dignity and 10
1.A.took place
B.took action
C.took effect
D.took shape
2.A.restless
B.still
C.active
D.flexible
3.A.imagined
B.missed
C.spotted
D.collected
4.A.courage
B.laughter
C.tears
D.upsets
5.A.wave
B.clap
C.bow
D.nod
6.A.proudly
B.kindly
C.calmly
D.carefully
7.A.changed
B.regained
C.improved
D.learned
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