广东省深圳市坪山区2024-2025学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题（无答案）

深圳市 2024-2025 学年度下学期第二次段考
高一英语试卷
时间：130 分钟 满分：150 分
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4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，留存试卷，交回答题卡。 第一部分 基础知识(共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)
单项选择，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。
1. To maintain friendship, one of your ______ is to have clear communication.
A. goals B. strategies C. concerns D. fences
2. The ceasefire(停火) will only provide a ______ solution to the crisis.
A. frank B. sensitive C. metal D. temporary
3. The hotel itself can hold 70 guests and, ______, there are several self-cooking apartments.
A. in particular B. in turn C. in advance D. in addition
4. The Wi-Fi is so far away that my phone can’t get a strong ______.
A. symbol B. signal C. program D. direction
5. _________ all his life to science, he is so perseverant.
A. addicted B. devoting C. scared D. concerned
6. Mrs Green stood there, ________ over whether to tell her husband the truth or not.
A. hesitating B. extending C. criticising D. obtaining
7. Due to the ______ of fresh water, the villagers had to walk miles to fetch water from the river.
A. fountain B. mission C. shortage D. reality
8. Nicholas Winton’s efforts ______ the lives of 669 children during World War II.
A. made a difference to B. had an effect in
C. served as D. rose to his feet for
9. The new policy aims to ______ the economic pressure on small businesses by reducing taxes.
A. realize B. relieve C. organize D. believe
10. The project was ______, and the manager decided to find out the reason.
A. to such extent B. as well as C. in a mess D. apart from
11. The material needs to have enough ______ to bend without breaking in this application.
A. capability B. flexibility C. hesitation D. donation
12. ______ by his words, she tore the letter into pieces and burst into tears.
A. Annoying B. Annoyed C. To annoy D. Being annoyed
13.The doctor suggested a new ______ for his illness, which turned out to be very effective.
A. contribution B. accuracy C. treatment D. extension
14. The scientists conducted an _______ to test the new theory.
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A. economy B. experiment C. exhibition D. embarrassment
15. I admit it was ______my fault.
A．newly B．increasingly C．patiently D．entirely
16. The organization was ______ to help disabled people live a better life, and many have ______
greatly from its services.
A. set up; benefited B. come up with; contributed
C. taken up; escaped D. passed away; treated
17. The scientists, __________ to __________ Mars, found no sign of life there.
A. committing; exploring B. committing; explore
C. committed; explore D. committed; exploring
18. The new library ______ already ______ by the government.
A. has; being built B. has; been built C. was; build D. is; built
19. The ______ leaves on the ground made the park look like a golden carpet.
A. fallen B. falling C. fell D. falls
20. _________ several times to the design for two months, the engineer eventually succeeded .
A. Trying B. Tried C. Having tried D. To try
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
Best Sleep Music Apps
If you’re in search of a better night’s sleep, trying a sleep music app might be the answer.
Here are some sleep music apps to choose from.
Calm
Calm has an impressively large library of relaxation and sleep-causing sounds. It stands out
for providing the latest collection of modern music from popular artists. This app offers a free
version, but to really take advantage of what Calm has to offer, you had better choose the paid
version, which costs $69.99 for one year. A lifetime membership is $399.99.
Headspace
Headspace is an app designed in the simplest way that makes it quick and easy to use its
library of sleep-specific music, so it is friendly to the aged. Helpful suggestions point out features
like how to set a timer without making you feel the app difficult to use. Headspace only costs
$39.99 yearly.
Relax Melodies
Relax Melodies is designed to calm your mind with relaxing sounds. “Discover” page helps
you find some app features, like bedtime stories and breathing exercises. Though its free version
provides a great introduction to the idea of sleep music, the paid version unlocks a larger library of
sounds. It only costs $49.99 yearly or you can pay $8.99 a month.
Pzizz
One thing that sets Pzizz apart is its voice narration (旁白), with male and female options
available. Usually, the voice is low and calm. If you find the presence of a voice to be comforting
or benefit from someone helping you to relax your mind and body, then Pzizz is suitable for you.
Monthly costs for it are $7.99, yearly $49.99 and lifetime $249.99.
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21. Which app would you recommend to your grandparents
A. Calm. B. Headspace. C. Relax Melodies. D. Pzizz.
22. What do Calm and Relax Melodies have in common
A. They offer physical exercises. B. They include collections of modern music.
C. They provide free service. D. They introduce users to a large library.
23. What can you do with Pzizz
A. Choose the voice narration you like. B. Chat with someone before sleep.
C. Listen to low and calm music. D. Create the voice you like best.
B
Being bored is no fun, especially at work. There’s nothing worse than finding yourself bored
in your office on a Monday morning and realize there’s still four and a half more days to the
weekend. But a new research done by Australian National University argues that while boredom is
certainly boring, it isn’t all bad. This bored mental state can actually spark (引 发 ) precious
creativity.
The study asked 52 subjects (实验对象) to do a boring job: Sort apart a bowl of red and
green beans with just one hand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, 49 other subjects — the control
group — were instructed to create art projects with paper, beans, and glue.
Once the 30 minutes was over, each group was asked to spend five minutes on a creative
task:they had to come up with reasons why a hypothetical (假设的) person was two hours late for
a meeting. The researchers found that the bored group came up with not just more ideas but more
creative ideas than the control group.
The research found that although some previous research implies boredom can lead to
dissatisfaction at a job, boredom didn’t produce unwanted emotions that could be detrimental to
mental health. In this case, people who were bored were just bored, and they walked away with a
net benefit of creativity.
“Boredom is not miserable and harmful based on my research,” says the study’s lead author,
Guihyun Park. “People want to get out of a boring state, so they are induced to novelty-seeking
(追求新奇的) unique thinking, which brings out creativity.”
24. What can we know about the 52 subjects
A. They often felt very bored. B. They always thought of weekends.
C. They were asked to do creative work. D. They were required to sort beans.
25. What can we learn from the third paragraph
A. The bored group was as creative as the control group.
B. Bored people could work better than those who were not.
C. The two groups did different tasks to test their creativity.
D. Bored people are often late for a meeting.
26. What can the underlined word “detrimental” in Paragraph 4 probably be replaced by
A. valuable. B. effective. C. harmful. D. positive.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Boredom Brings out Creativity B. Never Feel Bored When Doing Work
C. Being Bored Is No Fun at Work D. Boredom Produces Unwanted Emotions
C
With the development of modern technology, drones（无人机） are being applied to various
fields. Drone light shows are becoming especially popular in the West. By now, if you live on the
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U. S. East or West Coasts, you’ve probably been troubled by wildfire smoke. The fires are
increasing in frequency and intensity as climate change worsens. And fireworks, as you can guess
from their name, cause fires—more than you might think.
That’s what caused a handful of California towns to quit fireworks and turn to drones last
year. Sydney, Australia, known for its massive fireworks display, is considering doing the same
due to the risk of wildfires. And fire danger is now top of mind for many U. S. cities as the
Independence Day, or the American national day, nears.
In addition to reducing the risk of fires, drone light shows present a safer alternative for the
folks behind the curtain. Fireworks injured more than 10,000 people last year because they can
accidentally erupt while on the ground. Drones won’t. And since light shows are required to keep
the ground below the show clear, there’s no risk of a drone falling from the sky into the crowd.
Drones are also less disturbing, creating only a light buzzing noise. Fireworks, on the other
hand, can burst your eardrum if you’re standing close enough. That’s a nuisance for some families
with animals, small children, or other people who are sensitive to noise.
But perhaps the biggest reason for the switch to drones is that they’re thought to be more
eco-friendly. Apart from starting fires, firework smoke leaves behind a trail of harmful chemicals
and is considered a pollutant. Drones are also a reusable option, capable of flying potentially
hundreds of shows before they even require maintenance. That’s a huge benefit to the
environment—and to the companies paying to put on these performances.
At the end of the day, though, some cities are likely switching to drones simply because they’
re cooler. That’s not to say that fireworks aren’t cool. But drones allow for more creativity, with
the ability to synchronize(同步) lights to music and recreate complex images in the sky.
Nevertheless, it’s still too early to rush to the conclusion that drones will completely take the
place of fireworks in the near future.
28. What are the reasons why some cities give up fireworks
A. They are too expensive. B. They are not cool any more.
C. They speed up climate change. D. They may pose fire risks.
29. What method does the author use to demonstrate the advantages of drones in paragraph 3
A. By referring to data from previous studies.
B. By analyzing causes and effects.
C. By making a comparison.
D. By giving a definition.
30. What does the underlined word “nuisance” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. reward. B. attraction. C. annoyance. D. instance.
31. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows
A. The similarities shared by drones and fireworks.
B. The potential challenges drones will face.
C. The importance of drones in promoting economy.
D. The strong competition from companies in different industries.
D
Cats perform better than human babies on a simple measure of language comprehension. The
research, published Oct. 4 in the journal Scientific Reports, revealed that. Research in the past five
years has shown that cats can recognize not only their own names but those of familiar humans
and animals. But can they associate words and objects more generally
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To test this theory, Saho Takagi and her team gave 31 adult cats a simple word game used to
investigate the same ability in human babies. The cats were shown two nine-second cartoon clips
(电影片段) with recordings of their owners repeating a made-up word over each image. The two
clips-a red sun labeled “paramo” and a blue unicorn with the word “keraru”-were repeated until
the cats appeared to get bored and paid 50% less attention to the screen.
After a short break, the image clips were repeated, but this time, half of the pairings were
switched. The switched clips visibly affected the cats, with recordings of “paramo” alongside the
unicorn and “keraru” with the sun holding their interest an average of 15% longer. That the cats
noticed this change and were clearly perplexed (迷惑的) by it is good evidence that they had
formed a link between the words and images, written in the study.
The experiment revealed that the cats were able to learn the combinations from just two
nine-second exposures - significantly faster than babies, who required at least four 20-second trials.
However, these comparisons should not be overinterpreted. “You’re comparing an adult
animal with an immature animal from a different species,” said Dr. Carlo Siracusa, an animal
behaviorist at the University of Pennsylvania. “Moreover, a certain number of the cats have to be
excluded, so there’s already a bias (偏见)-not a fault of the research. Interacting with cats in the
experiment is no easy task.” he added. Despite its limitations, the study does show that cats are
capable of forming picture-word associations, the team wrote in the paper, although whether this
is an inborn ability or a product of domestication remains a mystery.
32. Why did Saho Takagi and her team carry out the experiment
A. To test cats’ recognition of familiar names.
B. To explore cats’ word-object association ability.
C. To reveal cats’ secret of language understanding.
D. To compare cats’ memory with that of human babies.
33. What is presented in paragraph 2
A. Data collection. B. Result analysis.
C. Practical examples. D. Experimental methods.
34. According to the last sentence in paragraph 3, what’s the implication（暗示）about the cat’s
cognitive (认知的) abilities
A. Cats have a limited short-term memory and quickly forget associations.
B. Cats can form expectations based on learned word-object associations, similar to humans.
C. Cats rely solely on auditory cues rather than visual stimuli for recognition.
D. Cats are only responsive to their own names, not arbitrary words.
35. What is one limitation of the study, as mentioned by Dr. Carlo Siracusa
A. It’s difficult to engage cats.
B. There’re not enough clips involved.
C. The cats tested are chosen randomly.
D. Similarities between species are ignored.
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。
Do you compare yourself to other people Perhaps your best friend received something you
really wanted for Christmas, or you’re not allowed to go to a concert but your brother or sister is.
Comparisons are normal and can sometimes be helpful. ___36____.
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Why does focusing yourself matter We tend to compare ourselves to others who are doing
better or not as well as ourselves, but comparing your achievements to your past self (where you
started) and your future self (where you’d like to get to) can be more positive. ____37____. And
you will be excited about what you might do. Focusing on your own goals is more rewarding than
always trying to come out on top.
Comparing yourself to those around you is natural and we often do it without realizing. It can
help us to measure our achievement and to form friendships with new people who have similar
interests. ____38____, especially online and on social media. Taking note of how the comparison
is making you feel matters, too. ____39____, choose a different role model or focus on your own
strengths and what you’re good at. It can help to boost your self-esteem and you`ll be in high
spirits again after doing so.
Jealousy and envy are ordinary emotions, but focusing on improving your own performance
can help you feel successful. ____40____. It can help not only to boost your friend’s mood but
can also help you feel good. It will encourage you to build each other up.
A. When you take notes
B. If you begin to feel quite low
C. In addition, celebrate success with your friends
D. Also, learn to celebrate your friend’s achievements
E. This can make you feel proud of what you’ve achieved
F. However, focusing on your own progress is important for your well-being
G. However, it’s important to be realistic and remember that nobody is perfect
第三部分 语言运用(共二节，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。
No matter what life throws our way, having a positive attitude makes room for the future.
Let’s read Mark Farrell’s 41 story. At the age of 14, he took a dive into a swimming pool,
which would 42 his life forever.
“I jumped into the pool and broke my 43 .” he says. “It’s a very unusual story
because I jumped into the deep end, not the shallow end where most spinal (脊柱的) injuries
happen.”
Mark has been in a wheelchair ever since and now, is very calm about any 44 life
might throw at him. In fact, he finds it 45 to name any challenge. “I just live my life and
take it day by day,” he says.
For the past few years, Mark has 46 with the Spinal Education Awareness Team
(SEAT), telling his story to young people in the community. He also works as a whale 47 ,
taking photos for various publications and calendars. “If I can 48 one kid’s life, it makes
my 49 worthwhile,” he says.
The aim of the SEAT program is to 50 students to prevent spinal injuries and help
them to better understand the challenges facing people who 51 with a spinal injury.
Mark discusses the importance of checking the depth of water before diving in and being
more 52 in general. He has told thousands of school students his story over the years and
says that if his 53 can prevent one spinal injury in a young person, he’s 54 .
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Mark’s contribution to preventing spinal injuries was 55 in 2021, when he was named
Young Australian of the Year.
41. A. amusing B. exciting C. inspiring D. worrying
42. A. harm B. benefit C. shorten D. change
43. A. neck B. arm C. leg D. wrist
44. A. operation B. success C. challenge D. competition
45. A. significant B. uncertain C. horrible D. hard
46. A. argued B. worked C. played D. agreed
47. A. doctor B. keeper C. trainer D. photographer
48. A. save B. control C. risk D. enrich
49. A. response B. effort C. memory D. disability
50. A. force B. allow C. guide D. beg
51. A. live B. help C. travel D. swim
52. A. flexible B. optimistic C. cautious D. energetic
53. A. complaints B. comments C. feelings D. talks
54. A. pleased B. outstanding C. creative D. confident
55. A. trusted B. recognized C. appointed D. reflected
第二节（共 10 小题； 每小题 1.5 分，共 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。
Ne Zha 2: A Cultural Revival
The Chinese animated hit Ne Zha, created by Jiaozi, a 56. (capability) director,
57. (become) a cultural phenomenon since its Spring Festival release. By Feb 22, its
box office revenue had exceeded 13 billion yuan, 58. (break) records to claim the title
of China’s 59. (high) earning film. The movie masterfully integrates ancient Chinese
heritage, such as the mystical seven-colored lotus, 60. rebuilds the main characters’
bodies. This imagery is rooted in the gold-plated bronze Boshan censer (香炉), a 2,000-year-old
artifact from the Western Han Dynasty, unearthed in Hebei province.
In a breathtaking scene, Ne Zha arrives at the Jade Xu Palace, where immortal cranes soar
across the sky. Two cranes land 61. (graceful) on the roof’s decoration, reflecting
Emperor Huizong’s masterpiece “Ruihe Tu”. 62. (paint) during the Song Dynasty, the
artwork captures cranes circling Bianjing’s palace on the Lantern Festival, symbolizing national
harmony. The decoration, 63. dragon-headed roof feature, was traditionally believed to
prevent evil and fire.
Beyond entertainment, Ne Zha 2 bridges ancient myths and modern storytelling. By reviving
relics like the Boshan censer (博山炉), it invites younger audiences to explore China’s cultural
64. (root). These elements, preserved through centuries, continue to inspire awe, proving
traditions can flourish 65. thousands of years.
第四部分 文学素养(共两节，满分 25 分) 第一节（共 10 小题；每空 1 分，共 10 分） 请在方框中选择合适的选项，填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。 注意：每个选项只能使用一次；
A. storytelling B. danger C. ambushed D. mission E. against F.
remarkable G.travel around H. entirely I. adventure fiction J. generations K. filled with
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On October 2, 1872, an English gentleman makes a 66._______ wager: He can
67.________the entire world in a mere eighty days. Thus begins Jules Verne’s classic novel,
which remains unsurpassed in sheer 68.______ entertainment. Phileas Fogg and his faithful
manservant, Passepartout, embark on a fantastic journey into a world 69.________surprises,
70.__________, and beauty-from the shores of India, where the travelers rescue the beautiful wife
of a rajah from ritual sacrifice, to the rugged American frontier, where their train is
71._________by an angry band of Sioux. With twenty thousand pounds at stake, Fogg’s
72.________ is complicated by an incredible case of mistaken identity that sends a Scotland Yard
detective in hot pursuit. A riveting race 73.________ time and an action-packed odyssey into the
unknown, Around the World in Eighty Days is a masterpiece of 74.__________that has captured
the imaginations of 75._________ of readers and continues to enthrall us today.
第二节（共 1 小题，共 15 分）
76. 看图续写（满分 15 分）：
观察下面的图片，根据图片内容和其中的角色分配，猜测并描述第三幅图的内容，使英文小
故事完整、连贯。注意：1.词数 70 左右；2.首句已给出，不计入词数。
My lab has been broken into! My…
第五部分 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
77. 应用文（满分 15 分）：
假定你是李华,现准备参加暑期中学生英语演讲比赛，你在语言运用、发音(pronunciation)语
调(intonation)方面遇到了困难。请给你的外籍教师 Mr. Smith 写封信，请他帮忙提出建议。
内容包括：1.求助事由; 2.希望指导; 3.感谢帮助。
注意：1.词数 80 左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应
位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
_______________________________________________________________________________
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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