河北省保定市六校协作体2024-2025学年高一下学期5月期中英语试卷（含答案）

河北省保定市六校协作体2024-2025学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题
一、阅读理解
Tips on Visiting the London Eye
Before you travel here, check out our tips to have a better experience.
Avoid peak (高峰) times
The London Eye is the busiest between 11am and 3pm during the UK school holidays, and is quieter at the beginning and end of their opening hours, which change throughout the year.
Usually summer hours are 10am to 8:30pm and winter hours are 11am to 6pm, but do check in advance on their site for the hours on the day you plan to go.
Buy tickets online
Buying tickets online will allow you to avoid the ticket office line and also save you 10%, if you book more than 24 hours in advance. If you don’t want to wait, you’d better buy a Fast Track ticket, which can be bought on the day or online. It’s an extra cost, but will allow you to enter through a dedicated entrance (专用通道).
Travel by train
Waterloo station is the closest to the London Eye, at just a five-minute walk away. Both Embankment and Charing Cross stations are fairly close, at around a 10-minute walk. Westminster station is a short and pretty walk over the river where you’ll also find the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Enjoy British food
If you need to rest your feet, go to a famous restaurant right by the Royal (王室的) Festival Hall for classic British food in a modern setting.
1．When is the London Eye generally open in summer
A．10am～9:30pm. B．10am～8:30pm.
C．11am～6pm. D．11am～3pm.
2．What is special about the Fast Track ticket
A．It is much cheaper online. B．It has to be bought on site.
C．It reduces waiting time. D．It demands early booking.
3．Which station is the closest to the London Eye
A．Waterloo station. B．Westminster station.
C．Embankment station. D．Charing Cross station.
“They are our guests,” Ghulam Mohiuddin Dar said on an extremely cold day as he and his colleagues broke the ice and dropped grain at bird feeding points on the Hokersar wetland in Kashmir.
Dar and his colleagues are hired by the local government to feed the hungry birds as weather conditions in the region became worse. “Since December, temperatures have dropped to—10℃ and there have been two heavy snowfalls, which have blanketed the vast rice fields and fruit farms in the area. Scores of wetlands and lakes, including parts of the famous Dal Lake, have been covered up by thick ice in Kashmir,” Dar added.
The cries of hundreds of thousands of birds that visit Kashmir during their winter migration (迁徙) have long been a welcome noise for the locals. They arrive from as far away as eastern Europe, Japan and Turkey to feed and produce babies in the wetlands. Officials say at least 700, 000 birds have moved to Kashmir in the past two months and expect more to arrive as temperatures improve in February.
In recent decades, the number of visiting birds has declined, which experts say is due to climate change and urban development. “Construction around the Hokersar wetland, poisonous waste and the changing climate in the area are robbing the birds of their traditional watering holes and nesting areas,” Dar explained.
According to a recent study by the University of Kashmir, the Hokersar wetland shrank (缩小) from nearly 19 square kilometers in 1969 to 12.8 square kilometers today. Fortunately, environmental groups and local residents are also joining hands to feed the hungry birds in the icy conditions.
“It’s not just our official duty to feed them but also an order from Nature,” Dar told me.
4．What does the second paragraph focus on
A．The icy conditions. B．The lack of snowfalls.
C．The variety of birds. D．The warming climate.
5．Why did fewer and fewer birds visit the Hokersar wetland in winter in the past decades
A．The wetland was damaged. B．The watering holes became very salty.
C．The locals tried to poison them. D．The authorities stopped feeding them.
6．What do the locals most probably think of those birds
A．It is a big waste to feed them. B．They may destroy the crops.
C．It is annoying to hear their noise. D．They are their lovely guests.
7．What does Ghulam Mohiuddin Dar want to tell us in the last paragraph
A．The Hokersar wetland has to be protected.
B．Wildlife groups and locals did a good job.
C．It is absolutely necessary to help those birds.
D．The recent study provides valuable information.
“Why do Asians usually steam (清蒸) a fish for the New Year when it can be cooked in various ways ” asked Andy Ricker, who ran several famous Thai restaurants in America. “It can be fried or roasted. But if you live on a coast, or have access to first-rate fish, steaming is the best way to go.”
Another reason is that, in the right context, fish stand for good luck. The Chinese words for “fish” and “plenty” have the same pronunciation, and a fish, eaten on the eve of the lunar new year, represents a wish for plenty of good things to come. Therefore, enough fish should be cooked to ensure leftovers, which mean hopes for abundance in the year ahead.
Such lucky dishes are not unique to Asians. On New Year’s Day in America, black southerners have been eating Hoppin’ John, a delicious dish of rice and black-eyed beans (豆), cooked with salted pork or smoked ham(interest in African-American culture has made the recipe popular elsewhere). The beans symbolize coins, and the greens that are usually served as well stand for dollar bills. Some people even put a clean coin in the pot. Whoever gets it on their plate will enjoy a lot of good luck.
Diverse as these dishes are, they all represent hopes for good fortune. Fish, beans and greens are neither costly nor extraordinary, suggesting that luck is not something bought expensively or sought with difficulty. Good fortune, they suggest, lies all around, and is always within reach.
Whether anyone actually believes in the relationship between eating these foods and receiving the promised benefits is unclear. Mainly, these food traditions continue for the same reason that other traditions do: People have fond memories of celebrating them with their parents, and want to pass them down to their own children.
8．What does the underlined word “abundance” in paragraph 2 refer to
A．Delicious meals. B．Food left at the end of a meal.
C．A lot of good things. D．General situation related to an event.
9．What can we learn about Hoppin’ John
A．It is a kind of vegetable. B．It is a piece of delicious meat
C．It is a unique lucky name D．It is an African-American dish.
10．Which of the following can best describe the lucky dishes
A．Ordinary. B．Expensive. C．Rare. D．Fresh.
11．Why do most people follow the tradition according to the author
A．Their parents told them to do so.
B．Their children want to carry them on.
C．They value the experience behind the food.
D．They truly believe in the food-for-luck stories.
Pindar Van Arman is a painter, but he’s also a software designer. He has built some machines and worked on a DARPA challenge team in California to build a self-driving car. His latest project A robot painter, BitPaintr.
BitPaintr is Van Arman’s fifth robot in 10 years. Earlier versions included devices that produced simpler paintings with algorithms (算法). But the idea for BitPaintr is simple: A user just uploads a picture, and it can paint totally on its own and develop its own style.
Although his friends joke that he has invented a really expensive, slow, bad painter, Van Arman says teaching a machine how to be creative has helped him get to the bottom of what creativity is — and appreciate it.
“When you’re trying to teach a machine to do something that’s easy for humans, it really makes you sit back and see what humans are doing,” he says.
So what is creativity, then, if a robot with a paintbrush can be — or appear to be — just as creative as a human with a paintbrush
Mark Riedl, a professor at the Georgia Tech School of Interactive Computing, says it depends on how you define creativity. “There is creativity and Creativity,” Riedl says. “Being ‘creative’ usually has something to do with the little things that we do hundreds of times in our daily lives. They could be creative, but usually aren’t. To be ‘Creative’ is to have an imagination that will have a huge impact on a social level — the Picassos and the Mozarts of the world; the people who have produced something that’s taken on this additional level of meaning.”
Riedl admits what robots create is far from human-level quality art, but he sees robots entering the creative process as a positive thing.
“We want the computers to keep up with us,” he says. “And thanks to researchers like Van Arman, it seems like they will, although they will not replace us, but to help us to be more creative.”
12．Which is a new quality of BitPaintr
A．Simplicity. B．Creativity. C．Speed. D．Profitability.
13．What is Van Arman’s friends’ attitude to BitPaintr
A．Favorable. B．Doubtful. C．Unclear. D．Hopeful.
14．What does Mark Riedl suggest about computers
A．They will defeat the greatest artists soon.
B．They can produce “Creative” things by themselves.
C．They will learn more from the Picassos and the Mozarts.
D．They can help us to do daily things in more “creative” ways.
15．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Can BitPaintr-like Robots Replace Artists in the Future
B．Why Do People Have Sharply Different Views on AI Robots
C．What Is the Difference Between the Two Kinds of Creativity
D．Can BitPaintr Be Considered a “Creative” Painting Software
How to Train Your Brain to Show Kindness
It is always good to learn new things, especially kindness. 16 , here are some ways for you.
Show kindness to yourself first
You might think that the first step should be helping others, but that won’t make a lasting change. If you keep being strict with yourself, that attitude will show how you treat others. If you are always in a bad mood, this feeling will also influence others in your actions. 17 .
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If you want to be kind, you need to listen to people. Most of the time, if a stranger on the street asks for some money, you may first think they are trying to cheat. But what if you’re wrong You’ll never know unless you listen. Therefore, from now on, make an effort to listen actively.
Build positive thinking skills
A positive thought is one of the most important things you can do when learning to be kind. If your life is full of negativity, you will never be able to spread positive emotions into the world. How to build positive thinking skills One of the best ways to do it is to practise gratitude. 19 , always try to see the good in things. Make an effort to take some time and enjoy the small things.
Be active
Practice makes perfect 20 . And kindness is a skill you need to learn, much like riding a bike. All it takes is just a little bit of practice. Once being kindness becomes part of your daily routine, you’ll internalize(内化)it.
A．Make an effort to listen
B．Offer to help strangers
C．If you try your best to do it
D．If you want to train your brain to show it
E．No matter how dark the world might seem
F．This saying is true when you want to gain any new skill
G．So, to make a lasting change, you must learn to be kind to yourself first
二、完形填空
My grandparents’ tiny farm is surrounded with rolling hills in Brazil. That’s where they work and 21 coffee fruit. At my grandparents’ home, coffee is usually served sickly sweet and never 22 even in the middle of summer. And we drink the coffee out of little glass cups 23 by the wood stove(炉子).
Although I have 24 the coffee fruit on the trees and watched firsthand as my grandparents spread the fruit onto big, wavy multicolored sheets under the sun to 25 , there isn’t a coffee culture there.
I first heard the 26 when I started to work at a cafe that served the tourists, students and professors in Harvard Square, in New York City. I was told that my grandparents’ process for 27 coffee is just one of the many ways to do it. For example, the fruit can be dried in the sun or in a big machine, or washed first. All these 28 can change the way the coffee tastes. I also learned that the fruit from different 29 have different tastes. Mexican coffee tends to be lighter while Vietnamese coffee is 30 .
Since then, when I 31 and make my first cup of coffee in the morning, I do it like 32 a sacred ceremony. I know that the fruit has traveled far, and been 33 . Someone has probably lost sleep over them when bad 34 was in the forecast(预报). It only feels right for me to make sure to let my brain go blank(空白)and see where it takes me, when I 35 it.
21．A．buy B．grow C．eat D．hide
22．A．cooked B．tasted C．liked D．iced
23．A．unceremoniously B．anxiously C．gracefully D．creatively
24．A．put B．tied C．seen D．stolen
25．A．dry B．cool C．test D．weigh
26．A．speech B．term C．song D．story
27．A．selling B．storing C．preparing D．saving
28．A．proposals B．qualities C．chemicals D．methods
29．A．trees B．regions C．homes D．farmers
30．A．heavier B．sweeter C．saltier D．hotter
31．A．lie down B．set off C．get up D．run out
32．A．witnessing B．imagining C．avoiding D．performing
33．A．cared for B．thrown away C．brought about D．folded up
34．A．access B．impression C．weather D．recommendation
35．A．recognize B．drink C．pack D．transport
三、语法填空
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。
Shanghai has added another 162 parks this year, bringing 36 total to 832 and making a big step towards 37 (it) goal of “a city in the parks”. Of the 832 parks, 265are pocket parks that provide small outdoor places 38 (cover) an area of between 400 to 10,000m2 for the public.
Parks in Shanghai are not just places to relax or take a walk. 39 (actual), they have become “ecological parlors (客厅)” of the city, in 40 people can enjoy various activities. For example, one of the parks 41 (feature) art and cultural elements to enrich the visitor experience. At present, around 200 activities have been scheduled for these parks.
Shanghai is also developing a number of parks with 42 (diverse) functions than the present ones. Heping Park in Hongkou District is going to introduce a bookstore with a 43 (collect) of more than 1,500 journals. while Lujiazui Central Greenland in the Pudong New Area will host coffee-themed activities such as coffee culture festivals. A pop-up cafe. Coffee Cube, is to start trial operation in the park next month.
Of course, parks have also become sports and fitness venues (场地), and nearly 300 parks in urban areas have been equipped 44 fitness and sports facilities (设施). Xujiahui Park in Xuhui District has constructed a basketball court, a fitness track and a table tennis venue, and Gongqing Forest Park and Binjiang Forest Park have introduced activities such as fishing and walking 45 (raise) health awareness among the public.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华,你所在学校要举办英语戏剧节(The English Drama Festival)。你们想邀请外教Peter参加。请你写一封信给Peter,要点如下:
1.英语戏剧节的活动内容;
2.邀请Peter一起表演一个节目;
3.期望Peter对本次活动给出建议。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Peter,
The English Drama Festival of our school is to be held next week.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
47．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。
Emily was struggling to make ends meet, working two jobs just to afford a tiny apartment in the heart of the city. Despite her efforts, she often found herself feeling overwhelmed by the hardship of city life.
One cold evening, as Emily got home from her second job, she noticed a homeless man on the street corner, shaking under a thin blanket (毯子). His eyes, filled with a mixture of hopelessness and tiredness, met hers briefly before he lowered his head.
Without a second thought, Emily approached the man and offered him her scarf. “Here, you must be cold,” she said softly, putting the scarf around his shoulders. The man looked up at her, his eyes widening in surprise at this unexpected act of kindness. “Thank you,” he said.
From that day on, Emily made it a habit to stop and chat with the homeless man, whose name she learned was Greg. She brought him hot meals, blankets, and sometimes even books to pass the time. In return, Greg shared stories of his past — a life once filled with love and laughter, now lost to the cold streets.
As the days passed by, Emily found herself looking forward to their daily encounters (相遇). In Greg, she found a similar spirit—a gentle soul beat by life’s hardships but still resilient (坚韧的). And in Emily, Greg found a light of hope — a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there are still pockets of light to be found.
One evening, as Emily sat beside Greg on the cold street, she noticed something unusual in his eyes. “What is it, Greg ” she asked, sensing his unspoken thoughts. Greg hesitated fora moment before speaking, his voice shaking with emotion. “I want to change my life, Emily,” he said. “I want to leave these streets behind and start anew.”
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I believe in you, Greg,” Emily smiled, with pride for her friend.
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One sunny afternoon, Greg went to the same street corner.
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B C A A A D C C D A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C B B D A D G A E F
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B D A C A B C D B A
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答案 C D A C B
36．the 37．its 38．covering 39．Actually 40．which 41．features 42．more diverse 43．collection 44．with 45．to raise
46．Dear Peter,
The English Drama Festival of our school is to be held next week.Knowing that you are interested in English drama,I am writing to invite you to participate.
A variety of activities will be included in the festival,such as singing,crosstalk and so on.You are expected to put on a performance with us.In my opinion,it will be a good combination of your culture and ours.Besides,since it is the first time that we have organized the English Drama Festival,we are at a loss about how to arrange it properly.Your advice will be of great value to us.Please inform us of your arrival in advance so that early arrangements can be made.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47．One possible version:
“I believe in you, Greg,” Emily smiled, with pride for her friend. She placed a hand on his shoulder. “And I’ll be here to support you every step of the way.” With Emily’s support, Greg started a new journey. He worked in local shelters to rebuild his life from the ground up. Later, he found a job to support himself. Then he rented a small apartment, where he could enjoy good sleep and hot food. He bore in mind that through it all, Emily stood by his side, offering encouragement.
One sunny afternoon, Greg went to the same street corner. He waited there until he noticed a familiar figure approaching — yes, it was Emily. Greg’s eyes were bright with joy. “Emily,” he called out, his voice filled with excitement. “Thank you for believing in me when no one else would. You’ve given me a second chance at life, and I’ll never forget it!” Tears welled up in Emily’s eyes as she saw a totally different Greg. “You did this all on your own, Greg,” she said, her heart overflowing with pride.