重庆八中高 2024-2025 学年度（下）半期考试高一年级
英 语 试 题
第一部分 听力(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，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。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 Alex go to meet the woman
A. By plane. B. By car. C. By subway.
2. Where are the twins now
A. In the dining room. B. In the bathroom. C. In the bedroom.
3. What will the man do next month
A. Join a gym. B. Take part in a contest. C. Make a workout plan.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Deliveryman and customer. B. Neighbors. C. Workmates.
5. What does Kelly mean
A. She beat Frank last week.
B. She swims faster than before.
C. She is the best swimmer in the school.
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. What activity does the first tour include
A. Eating seafood. B. Exploring a café . C. Watching penguins.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Leave for home. B. Go for some food. C. Take a street walk.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. When did the man first want to become a writer
A. When he was a child.
B. After he became a father.
C. Before he retired as a doctor.
9. What do we know about the man
A. He is an environmentalist.
B. He has changed his lifestyle.
C. He focuses on children’s books.
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听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Where is the first bridge located
A. In Rome. B. In Azerbaijan. C. In Florence.
11. Why was the second bridge built
A. To accommodate workers.
B. To connect two countries.
C. To serve as a historical landmark.
12. What does the woman say about the second bridge
A. It is about 48 miles long. B. It is well equipped. C. It was built in 1345.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. How often does Vicky work on a different trip
A. Twice a month. B. Every two months. C. Once a month.
14. Who was the trip to the Caribbean targeted at last year
A. Old stars. B. Popular singers. C. Musical enthusiasts.
15. How has Vicky spent her spare time during a trip
A. By listening to music.
B. By talking with others.
C. By doing a training course.
16. What does Vicky plan to be in the future
A. A psychologist. B. A tour guide. C. A trainer.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What does the speaker mainly talk about A. Her father’s influence.
B. Her gap year experience.
C. Her travel arrangements.
18. When did the speaker set off
A. In July. B. In June. C. In January.
19. What did the speaker do during the journey
A. She kept a diary.
B. She took maths classes.
C. She completed some homework.
20. Why did the speaker’s father make the decision
A. To help his kids to make foreign friends.
B. To relieve the stress of the whole family.
C. To let his kids explore the world first-hand.
第二部分 阅读(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
Yunnan offers exciting experiences of unique customs. If you are already planning to visit
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Yunnan, see our festival tours.
The Torch Festival
Date: July /August (days 24 to 26 of the sixth lunar month)
Location: Lijiang
It is a traditional festival among the Yi, Naxi, and Bai minority groups. According to the ancient rule of the Naxi people, the Torch Festival should last three days, and every family should light a big torch in front of their doors for the three days.
Recommended Tour: 3-Day Ancient Lijiang Tour
The Water Splashing Festival
Date: April 13 to 15
Location: Xishuangbanna
It is the most important festival observed by the Dai people of Xishuangbanna in southern Yunnan. It involves splashing water, lantern floating and other joyful activities.
Recommended tour: 6-Day Xishuangbanna Tour
The Horse Race Festival
Date: May/June (5th of the fifth lunar month) Location: Shangri-la
Falling on the same date as the Dragon Boat Festival, it is the biggest gathering of Tibetans in Yunnan and usually lasts about 3 days. During the celebrations, traditional performances and competitions like horse racing and wrestling will be held.
Recommended tour: 8-Day Yunnan Tour of the Nu River and Tengchong
The Third Month Fair of the Bai Group
Date: April /May(days 15 to 21 of the third lunar month) Location: Dali
It is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Bai people in Dali in western Yunnan. During the March Fair, the streets of Dali Ancient Town are packed with people selling amazing minority items.
Recommended tour: 6-Day Yunnan Minorities Tour
21. What do the Torch Festival and the Water Splashing Festival have in common
A. The date. B. The lasting time.
C. The location. D. The celebratory events.
22. Which festival will you attend if you’d like to buy local gifts
A. The Torch Festival. B. The Water Splashing Festival.
C. The Horse Race Festival. D. The Third Month Fair of the Bai Group.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A business research. B. A newspaper report.
C. An advertising leaflet. D. An educational magazine.
B
On a sunny morning, I walked casually through the park, savoring the gentle breeze, with the simple desire to locate a quiet spot for a good book. Little did I know that an unexpected encounter with a naughty creature would turn this peaceful outing into an unforgettable
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experience.
Settling down on a comfortable bench under an oak tree, I was fascinated by a novel, lost in a world of fictional characters. Suddenly, a strange sound interrupted me. Curiously, I glanced in the direction of the noise, only to discover a squirrel hurrying towards my bag. Immediately, I reached out to protect my bag from the thief. But the squirrel ran away, grasping a chocolate bar stolen from my bag. Fueled by determination to get my snack back, I gave chase to the creature through the park.
The squirrel displayed impressive flexibility, effortlessly jumping onto trees and leaping from branch to branch. Children and bystanders couldn’t help but laugh at the spectacle of a grown adult chasing a squirrel. The chase continued, and as I ran after the squirrel, I became both exhausted and awkward. The peacefulness of the park transformed into a lively playground, with laughter echoing around us. The squirrel, seemingly aware of its comical effect, increased its speed and finally vanished into thin air.
As I made my way back to the bench, my heart still raced from the pursuit. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of companionship with the squirrel. It had reminded me to embrace the unexpected, to break free from routine, and most importantly, to find joy in life’s simplest pleasures. From that day forward, whenever I visit the park, I always keep a chocolate bar handy, just in case I come across my friend.
24. What did the author want to do in the park
A. Observe nature and wildlife. B. Find a quiet place to read.
C. Enjoy the sunshine and gentle breeze. D. Have a picnic with his friends.
25. What did the squirrel do to the author
A. Tore up his book. B. Gave him some snacks.
C. Stole his chocolate bar. D. Chased him in the park.
26. What lesson did author learn from this experience
A. The importance of welcoming surprises.
B. The habit of always carrying a chocolate bar.
C. The significance of developing a new routine.
D. The necessity of keeping a safe distance from animals.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Small Thief: An Annoying Squirrel
B. Lost in a Book: A Squirrel’s Interruption
C. An Unexpected Encounter: A Stealing Squirrel
D. Importance of Routine: Lessons Learned in a Park
C
One Saturday last November, I stepped into my local library. I was about to read a book when I heard an elderly man speak to a lady. “This library will soon become a café . Everyone is reading with electronic devices,” he said. Hearing this, I wanted to shout, “I still read library books!” But my words stuck in my throat and I found teenagers around me were talking to friends or staring at their phones.
Reading online feels robotic to me. It’s like I stare at a screen and click “next” for the
following page to appear until the very end of the e-book, and at the end of all of that, I just think, “That’s it ” But when I read a printed book, it’s like I’m holding on to the characters. I can visualize the plot better, as I can picture the scenes of each moment in my head with more accuracy and imagination.
Besides, some online books miss components that are in the printed novels. For instance, the physical copy of a fantasy novel I have read contains a map, but the e-book version does not. That is an injustice to e-book users; after reading and interpreting the map, the story made a lot more sense for me, in terms of the setting and plot.
And personally, physically turning to the next page is better than clicking “next” . When reading online, I sometimes worry that I click “next” too quickly. It feels more like a race; I want to finish it because the pages just keep making that “flipping” sound and I wonder how long the book really is.
Some printed books have a special smell that makes the novel feel special to me. It’s hard to describe but I’m sure I’m not the only one that thinks so. I know I cannot convince every teen to switch from the digital book to the printed one, but maybe my writing about the difference will at least get some of them to think about it.
28.Why will the library be replaced by a cafe
A. Few people head for it. B. Few people read its books.
C. It lacks good management. D. It holds little attraction for the youth. 29.Why does the author prefer printed books according to paragraph 2
A. They leave a vivid impression.
B. They include additional contents.
C. They have a special pleasant smell.
D. They can improve readers’ imagination.
30.What influence does reading online have on the author
A. Making her tired of reading. B. Leading her to read aimlessly.
C. Stopping her digging into reading. D. Bringing more injustice to her. 31.What is the author’s purpose of writing this text
A. To awaken teenagers’ interest in reading.
B. To publicize advantages of printed books.
C. To reduce the impact of electronic devices.
D. To encourage teens to change the reading medium.
D
Virtual reality is quickly becoming the new technological frontier. Tech companies everywhere seem to be racing to get their foot in the VR door. However, virtual reality has a set of challenges and hurdles that it must overcome in order to work well. It should be noted that VR is heavily dependent on being very fast, very accurate and very good-looking. If it isn’t, the viewer will feel motion sick or disconnected from the world that VR is trying to create.
Now that we can actually build VR headsets that begin to meet these requirements, we are seeing a rising interest in VR. As it rises, so does the interest in creating new media to be experienced in using virtual reality. Journalism is a medium built on relevance. Journalists
should always be finding new ways to tell stories and deliver content. It is a goldmine for storytelling. What better ways to tell a story to someone than to put them right in the center of it
Virtual reality is a powerful tool for journalists. The consumer isn’t just reading or watching something play out; they’re experiencing it. The immersive nature of VR allows for people to connect with the subject matter on a much deeper level than just reading about it. The experience is emotional, speaking more to our instinct (直 觉 ) than our intellect. The possibilities for storytelling here are legion, and any storyteller wanting to do something more interesting than their peers should surely be considering the sheer power of VR.
The question of virtual reality, though, is not how powerful it is. That is immediately apparent. The question of VR is one of viability and availability. Telling stories must be easy to do, and access to those stories must be readily available. This is the biggest challenge that VR faces. If the tools to tell a story with VR aren’t easy to pick up and learn, VR will fail. If VR technology isn’t both top-of-the-line and affordable, VR will fail.
Accessibility was one concern for Thomas Hallaq, assistant professor of journalism and mass communications, who said that current VR technology, is pretty exclusive (专用的) right now. Despite that, he said he doesn’t think the exclusivity of this technology will be a problem in the long run.
“I think it’s very promising,” Hallaq said. “We’re seeing more technology become accessible, and more people having access to that technology. Just look at smartphones.” Like radio, TV and the Internet before it, virtual reality will change the way we tell stories.
32. What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 1
A. difficulty B. competition C. trend D. conflict
33. According to the passage, what is the biggest challenge VR is facing
A. How powerful and interesting it can be.
B. Whether people will have easy access to it. C. Whether qualified VR headsets can be built.
D. What new ways people will find to deliver content.
34. What’s the author’s attitude towards the future of VR technology
A. Pessimistic. B. Neutral. C. Optimistic. D. Concerned.
35. What is the main idea of this passage
A. Virtual Reality is facing challenges.
B. Virtual Reality is gaining popularity.
C. Virtual Reality is seeing fast development.
D. Virtual Reality is reshaping the future of storytelling.
第二节(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。
You may not be able to change your school’s environmental policy, but you can be the change you want to see in the world. Going eco-friendly can raise awareness of environmental issues. Here are some ways that can help you go green.
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Take notes electronically
36 Use a digital device such as a laptop or tablet to take your notes. This will stop paper waste and also save you a ton of money! In case you don’t have a tablet or laptop, purchase a budget-friendly device. 37 And there are lots of devices to choose from that will do just fine for note-taking, research, and so on.
Embrace recycling
How many soft drink cans, papers from lecture notes, plastic water bottles, and snack food packaging does every high-school student throw away 38 But you can do something about it. Focus your attention on recycling. Most areas have curbside recycling, so make sure that you place the recycled waste in the right bin.
39
The emission of air pollutants from transport is one of the biggest enemies of a healthy environment. To reduce the environmental impact of transport and improve public health, use sustainable transport. Switch from car rides to riding a bike. Also, if you are hanging out with your friends nearby, take a walk. In addition to reducing air pollution, you’ll also keep your body healthy.
Eat some greens
You don’t have to turn into a vegetarian, but you might want to consider increasing your greens. Vegetarian meals are good for your health, and they have a lower carbon footprint. Start off by introducing a meat-free day once a week. If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, think about growing your own fruits and vegetables. 40
A. More than we could count!
B. Choose sustainable transport.
C. Start an eco-friendly student club.
D. You don’t need something super fancy.
E. What about recycling your study books and old clothes
F. Why not take advantage of living in an era of technology
G. You can even join your community gardeners to learn some tricks.
第三部分 语言运用(共四节，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，从每题所给的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every night, I’d quietly tiptoe into my son’s room. As I held my boy in the arms to 41 him to sleep, he had his arms wrapped around me and kissed me on the cheek. I could feel his 42 trust.
For many years my husband John and I 43 about becoming parents someday. If I couldn’t have any children of my own, I would 44 one. One Sunday morning a lady approached me and said that she had a granddaughter planning to 45 her unborn baby.
We met with the young birth mother and showed her a profile of our family, which included a 2024-2025学年度高一下半期考试英语试题 第 7页/共 11页
resume and pictures.
Less than two months later we completed our home study and were approved by the adoption agency just two days before the baby’s birth. One Sunday morning, we got the news and rushed 46 to the hospital. What an awesome feeling it is to finally hold your 47 son for the first time! We named him Eric Daniel.
During his stay in hospital, we got to hold him and feed him, so we 48 instantly. On the fourth day, Eric was 49 from the hospital and went home with us. Staring at this 50 angel, I couldn’t believe after all these years that I was now the mother of this beautiful child.
It took 10 months for the adoption to become 51 . On that day we stood before the Judge declaring Eric 52 ours. It has been over two years now since we were 53 with Eric and I truly have enjoyed every day that I spend as a mother. I no longer 54 any day for granted. Thank God for giving me the 55 to take care of such a life.
41. A. demand B. rock C. force D. remind
42. A. unconditional B. selfless C. mutual D. blind
43. A. argued B. dreamed C. complained D. worried
44. A. abandon B. deliver C. adopt D. adapt
45. A. bring up B. take up C. pick up D. give up
46. A. simply B. suddenly C. hurriedly D. causally
47. A. newborn B. elder C. grown-up D. imaginary
48. A. noticed B. reacted C. bonded D. agreed
49. A. departed B. removed C. retired D. released
50. A. creative B. native C. precious D. naughty
51. A. final B. efficient C. normal D. reliable
52. A. commonly B. originally C. merely D. legally
53. A. blessed B. occupied C. rewarded D. associated
54. A. spend B. take C. waste D. regret
55. A. courage B. opportunity C. guideline D. ability
第二节 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 78th United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution (决 议 ) on Friday, officially 56 (declare) the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, a UN floating holiday. Experts said the move shows the 57 (significance) influence of Chinese culture and will contribute 58 the promotion of the Global Civilization Initiative.
The Lunar New Year not only bears the ideas of peace and harmony 59 (value) by Chinese civilization but also carries the common values of humanity such as family harmony and harmonious coexistence between humans 60 nature.
The reason why the Lunar New Year can pass national borders and is increasingly
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welcomed by many countries 61 (lie) mainly in the rich cultural heritage of China and the driving force of globalization. As the world’s second-largest economy, China’s cultural elements have spread alongside its economic influence. In the trend of globalization, people’s interest in diverse cultures is 62 (gradual) increasing, and the Lunar New Year has become a major means for people 63 (communicate) and connect.
Therefore, the official 64 (recognize) of the Chinese New Year as a UN holiday fully reflects an emphasis on the inheritance and innovation of civilization, 65 will promote exchanges and mutual learning among diverse world cultures and actively embody the UN’s values of diverse and inclusive cultural ideals.
第三节 单词拼写（共 20 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分 10 分）
根据首字母或中文提示，用必修二 U2 至 Unit5 单词、短语的适当形式填空，一空一词。
66. It took him a while to a (适应) himself to his new environment.
67. With heavy rain a (靠近，来临), all people were eager to break away from their work to take shelters.
68. My sister p (困惑) me and causes me anxiety.
69. Do you give any d (折扣)
70. R (移除) from the old frame, the picture was carefully placed in a new one.
71. The British and the Americans not only speak the same language but also share many social c (风俗).
72. Much to her e (尴尬) she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing.
73. I was asked to give e (证据) at the trial.
74. Make sure that you are working in a comfortable p (姿势).
75. We believe in the p (人生哲学)that offering others help makes ourselves happy.
76. The remote desert area is a (可进入的) only by helicopter.
77. We should be able to sell the house at a p (利润).
78. The car got s (被困住的) in the mud, and we had to push it out with all our might.
79. The fresh air, colorful flowers, and gentle breeze in the mountain s (环境) made her feel completely at ease.
80. The moment I heard my name a (宣布), I feel the tears welling up in my eyes.
81. It is a (假定认为) that regular exercise contributes to a healthier heart.
82. He knew I was e (精力充沛的) and dynamic and would get things done.
83. The device l (定位) the position of the lost hikers was a high-tech GPS tracker.
84. A sports watch can help you (掌握动态) your fitness and chart your training progress.
85. If you (喜欢上)something and do it all the time,
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you will get better at it.
第四节 单句语法填空（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）
86. China (establish) a number of protected areas with mangroves during the past
20 years.
87. They finally located the car (belong) to Mr Smith.
88. Everyone please keep quiet because the new song (record) in the studio at
present.
89. (absorb) in the fascinating music, John didn’t notice his friends entering
the room.
90. The stolen painting is expected (recover) by the police soon.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 25 分）
第一节 句子翻译（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 请根据括号内所给提示，按照要求完成以下句子翻译。
91. 我们学校的图书馆拥有丰富的藏书，让学生们能够接触到广泛的知识。(have access to, 非限定从)
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92. 受益于新的教学方法，学生们对学习英语更感兴趣了。（benefit, 现在分词做状语）
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93. 在朋友的安慰下得到宽慰，他渐渐平静了下来。（ relieve, 过去分词作状语）
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94. 要和积极乐观的人在一起，他们会激励你做得更好。（ surround, 定语从句）
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95. 只有在学会与自然和谐共处时，我们才能保护更多濒临灭绝的物种。（ exist, only when
倒装句）
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第二节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是高一学生李华, 将代表学校 “爱乐社” 在 “音乐伴我行” 活动开幕式上发 言。请撰写一篇英语发言稿，要点如下：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动内容；
3. 活动期待。
注意：1. 词数 80 词左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：Music-Lovers Club ，Music Accompanies Our Journey
Dear teachers and fellow students,
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Thank you!重庆八中2024-2025学年度（下）高一年级半期考试
参考答案
第一部分
听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5.BCBAC 6-10.CBBAC 11-15.ABBCC 16-20.ABACC
第二部分
阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
21-23 BDC 24-27 BCAC 28-31 BACD 31-35 CBCD
36-40FDABG
第三部分
语言知识运用（共四节，满分45分)
第一节
完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）
41-45BABCD
46-50CACDC 51-55ADABB
第二节
语法填空（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分)
56.declaring
57.significant 58.to
59.valued 60.and 61.lies
62.gradually
63.to
communicate 64.recognition 65.which
第三节
单词拼写（共20小题，每题0.5分，满分10分)
66.adapt
67.approaching
68.puzzles
69.discount
70.removed
71.customs
72.embarrassment
73.evidence
74.position
75.philosophy
76.accessible
77.profit
78.stuck
79.surroundings
80.announced
81.assumed
82.energetic
83.locating
84.keep track of
85.fall in love with
第四节
单句语法填空（共5小题，每题1分，满分5分)
86.has established 87.belonging 88.is being recorded 89.Absorbed
90.to be recovered
第四部分
写作（共两节，满分25分）
第一节
句子翻译泽（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
91.Our school library provides a rich collection of books,which allows students to have access to a wide range of
knowledge.//Our school library,which provides a rich collection of books,allows students to have access to a
wide range of knowledge
92.Benefiting from the new teaching method,the students are more interested in learning English.//the students
show more interest in learning English.
93.Relieved by his friend's comfort,he gradually calmed down.//he gradually calmed himself down.
94.Surround yourself with positive individuals/people who inspire you to be better.
95.Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we protect many endangered species.
第二节
应用文写作（满分15分）
Dear teachers and fellow students,
I'm Li Hua from the Music-Lovers Club.On behalf of our club,I'm extremely excited to welcome you all to
the "Music Accompanies Our Journey"event.This activity is designed to bring us the pleasure of music and
strengthen our bonds.
The event will feature various appealing segments.First,the campus singing contest will showcase students'
vocal talents.From energetic pop to soothing classical pieces,the stage will come alive with wonderful melodies.
Next,the music quiz is an exciting part.Participants can test their knowledge about music history,composers,and
hit songs.What's more,there will be interactive sessions,allowing everyone to share their favorite music stories.
Personally,music has always been my source of comfort.Through this activity,I hope we can all find solace
and connection in music.Let's embrace this musical journey together!
听力材料：
(Text 1)
W:Alex is going to meet me at the airport tomorrow.I can't wait!
M:Is he taking the subway or is he driving
W:He isn't going to take the subway.It takes too long
(Text 2)
M:Where are the twins It's awful quiet around here!
W:They took a shower after jumping rope in the garden all morning,then had lunch and they are sleeping at the
moment.
