广东省惠州市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷（含答案）

广东省惠州市2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
Be blown away by these books, all centered around animals and nature.
Farm Boy
by Michael Morpurgo
You might know Michael Morpurgo’s famous story War Horse, which has been turned into a play and a film, but did you know about its follow-up Farm Boy brings us forward 50 years, as Grandpa tells his grandson all about his beloved horse Joey and unfolds a long-buried secret.
Finding Hope
by Nicola Baker
When Ava moves to Whistledown Farm, she is shocked by the muddy (泥泞的) land and animals. It’s hard getting used to her new life, but perhaps a special lamb will help The first in a new series, this story is written by Nicola Baker, star of TV’s Our Farm in the Dales.
The Horror of Dunwick Farm
by Dan Smith
In this frightening story, mystery solvers Pete, Krish and Nancy investigate a strange plane that has crashed next to Dunwick Farm. Soon, people are beginning to fall ill and animals are behaving strangely. Could the evil plane be the cause
The Farm Beneath the Water
by Helen Peters
Hannah’s family farm is under threat — a water company wants to flood the land to make a reservoir. Hannah knows she can’t stand by and watch her beloved home with its wildlife and ancient trees just disappear under water. Then, the school play provides an unexpected opportunity to help her save the farm and its inhabitants.
1．What do these stories have in common
A．They are set on farms. B．They imply virtues and values.
C．They are the first in new series. D．They show the beauty of farms.
2．Which book may attract the fans of scary stories
A．Farm Boy. B．Finding Hope.
C．The Farm Beneath the Water. D．The Horror of Dunwick Farm.
3．Where is the text most probably taken from
A．A personal blog. B．A festival poster.
C．A geography textbook. D．An entertainment magazine.
It was a Sunday. I was helping my, brother move from a teaching job. We were in the middle of nowhere in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan when my truck — just died without any warning. Neither of us knew very much about trucks. Soon, a man from the house we broke down in front of came out, took one look at the engine and said, “The timing belt doesn’t work.”
We inquired about the closest garage and realized that it would be an expensive repair. This man, though, took a look at the situation — two broke kids in their early 20s just trying to get by in life and he said, “Well, it’s Sunday. Nothing’s gonna be open. I was once a repairman. Let’s push the truck down to my driveway and see what we can do.”
So that was exactly what we did. He made some calls to get the needed parts. While the truck got fixed, this man’s son, a kid of about 9 or 10, was hanging around. There were no kids nearby his age, and he was eager for any kind of interaction, even with two guys in their 20s. He said, “Want to see my treehouse ”, pointing to the woods out back. My brother and I looked at each other, shrugged, and replied, “Sure.”
We ended up spending two hours with this kid, helping him build his treehouse. When we were done, we went back to the house and the truck was all fixed. My brother and I had maybe $60 in cash on us and tried to pay the man but he refused, “No, You don’t need to pay me. The next time you see someone in need of help and you have the means, I want you to repay this favor. Plus, you kept my son occupied for several hours, which I truly appreciate.”
And that is one of the rules of life I live by, taught to me by a generous man in the middle of nowhere who helped me out when I was in a time of need.
4．What happened to the brothers
A．They were out of jobs. B．They lost their way home.
C．They were trapped in the truck. D．They experienced vehicle failure.
5．Why did the man offer help to the brothers
A．To make extra money. B．To find company for his son.
C．To show his repair skills. D．To pull them out of dilemma.
6．What does the underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refer to
A．Fixing trucks for free. B．Paying kindness forward.
C．Spending time with children. D．Meeting people in need of help.
7．Which words can best describe the man
A．Skillful and diligent. B．Considerate and strict.
C．Warmhearted and caring. D．Devoted and humorous.
The 20-minute rule is very simple. Next time you fear to do something, set a timer for 20 minutes, and start working on whatever it is you’ve been putting off. It doesn’t matter if you’re slow at first, the important thing is that you work on your task for just 20 minutes.
When the timer goes off, reset it and take a 20-minute break to focus on a different task or do something else you’re more interested in: When that timer goes off, reset it again and go back to work on your original task.
After a few turns of this, you’ll find you’ve built up strength and can keep working on the task you so feared. In fact, you may discover that you’ve done the thing completely!
The reality is that procrastination (拖延症) actually originates from fear and the expectation of-pain. This is usually a fear of failure or of-not meeting our own standards. Somehow, we manage to link a lot of pain to the action we know we should take. The expectation of pain keeps us from acting, and we fail to even get started.
The 20-minute rule is designed to help you begin working through the process of developing new emotions in connection to a task. Because the thing is, the 20-minute rule is not actually meant to get the job done at all. It’s meant to help you get started. The “getting it done” part will just be a happy accident if you use the 20-minute rule enough.
What’s important, is to prove, to your brain that you can work on something for 20 minutes without feeling the pain you were so fearfully expecting. By showing yourself that everything will be fine if you just do the thing, you help start to relieve your own fears.
Whatever you fear, you don’t have to do it all at once. Just set a timer, and get started.
8．What really matters if one follows “the 20-minute rule”
A．Setting a timer for 20 minutes.
B．Taking a break at the proper time.
C．Concerning about the progress of the task.
D．Dealing with the task for simply 20 minutes.
9．What causes procrastination according to paragraph 4
A．Lack of interest in the task. B．Anxiety about the expected pain.
C．Not enough time management skills. D．The need for perfection and effective plan.
10．How does the 20-minute rule help in overcoming procrastination
A．It helps you start working on the task.
B．It ensures you meet your own standards.
C．It allows you to complete the task quickly.
D．It helps you develop a new connection to the task.
11．What can we infer from the passage
A．Good mood will turn you around. B．Success is the reward of hard work.
C．It is the first step that is troublesome. D．Cross the bridge when you come to it.
With the striking of heatwave, you probably have a favourite way to keep cool in hot weather — perhaps having a cold drink, going for a swim, moving to a shady spot, or just staying indoors with air conditioning. However, did you know that paint on a building could also help you to beat the heat
In a recent study conducted in Singapore, researchers painted the roofs and walls of two buildings. The team made use of a special paint containing a material that reflects the sun’s heat. Another pair of buildings were not painted so that the researchers could make a comparison afterwards.
The paint works by reducing the amount of heat that buildings absorb, because the heat is reflected away instead. Meanwhile, absorbed heat is released (释放) later, warming up the inner parts of a building and the surrounding area.
Over two months, the researchers measured the conditions in the two areas. They found that the special paint had a big impact. At the hottest time of the day — around 4 pm — the street with the buildings coated in the paint was as much as 1.5℃ cooler than the street without the paint. Over a 24-hour period, 30% less heat was released from the buildings in the painted area.
Professor Ng Bing Feng, who worked on the study, said the findings show that paint “can be a promising way to make urban (城市的) areas cooler and more comfortable”. The scientists who conducted the study hope it could reduce the need for indoor air conditioning, which uses a lot of energy.
Therefore, the potential of reflective paint to cool urban areas is an exciting prospect that could have significant benefits for both the environment and human health. With further research and development, this technology could become a valuable tool in the fight against climate change and urban overheating.
12．Why did the researchers coat the buildings with a special paint
A．To compare the color of roofs and walls. B．To test the reflective features of the paint.
C．To protect the buildings from sun damage. D．To measure the sun’s heat released from buildings.
13．How did the researcher conduct the study in Singapore
A．By giving reasons. B．By making contrasts.
C．By using illustrations. D．By providing examples.
14．What is Professor Ng Bing Feng’s attitude towards the paint
A．Doubtful. B．Uninterested. C．Supportive. D．Unclear.
15．What does the author suggest for further research and development
A．Studying the negative effects of reflective paint.
B．Exploring the cooling potential of reflective paint.
C．Reducing the use of reflective paint in urban areas.
D．Developing cheaper alternatives to reflective paints.
If you’re in search of some healing (自愈) yourself, you’re in the right place. Today, I’m sharing some ways that solo travel can help you overcome the pain you carry inside and move forward with a lighter heart.
It develops self-awareness.
Solo travel can be a powerful journey of self-discovery because you’re doing all sorts of things out of your comfort zone. 16 You’ll see just how much you’re capable of and chances are, it’s more than you ever thought it was. That’s, where solo travel can help.
It promotes independence and decision-making.
Obviously, when you’re traveling alone, you’ve got no one to depend on. Should you visit this botanical: garden or go on a food trip Should you stay in your hotel or dine out with the stranger you met in the museum 17 As you do more of it, your instincts become sharper and you begin to make decisions with more certainty.
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We often get stuck in harmful patterns of thinking. Sometimes all we need is to be in a new place, see new things, and meet new people. Exploring the world alone can challenge your old ways of thinking and inspire you. You can see how different people live and solve problems. 19
It encourages connection with others.
And I don’t even mean just people. 20 When we’re hurt, our natural reaction is to move away and disconnect. But it can deepen our pain even more. Solo travel counteracts(抵消)this by pushing us towards new connections. When you’re wandering around in a completely foreign place, there’s bound to be something you’ll connect with.
A．It counts.
B．You decide.
C．It inspires confidence in life.
D．It provides fresh ideas and inspiration.
E．Connecting with nature, places, and cultural aspects can also be healing.
F．Then you will be encouraged to try new things or even change your life.
G．You’re discovering how you react when placed in an unfamiliar situation.
二、完形填空
I was twelve when life was stressful in my family. In those days, my mother’s 21 was called a “nervous breakdown”. Money was 22 , but we always ate well, had clean clothes and a warm bed to sleep in. As the oldest of five children, I was old enough to try my best to help 23 my three younger brothers and sister, but not old enough to know where I fit into what might make my mother better. No matter how much I tried to concentrate at school, my mind 24 and my grades slipped. My heart ached with 25 and uncertainty.
Gladys Hue, the local public-speaking teacher, also worked as a speech therapist (心理师). She was there to listen and see who might need a little 26 help. When I sat down, I became the center of her 27 and stuttered (结巴) out my name: “Ja-Ja-Jackie”. Her smile never 28 as she asked several questions and listened to my 29 speech. Not once did I 30 judgement or doubt. To the contrary, I felt important — like I used to feel with my mother.
For a brief few weeks, Mrs. Hue’s speech-therapy (治疗) class 31 the blank space left by my mother. We practiced pronunciation and 32 dramas with dress-up hats. Unexpectedly, my stutter was gone within a few days!
The most significant thing I learned from Mrs. Hue remains the 33 that a child’s inability to express her feelings does not actually 34 the depth of their feelings. On that day she saw a freckle-faced girl with curly hair reaching for what we all long for — to feel valued and understood. One of the basic needs of every human being is the need to be loved, to have our 35 and feelings taken seriously.
21．A．mind B．health C．condition D．position
22．A．tight B．available C．enough D．easy
23．A．care for B．play with C．dress up D．search for
24．A．worked B．wandered C．questioned D．wondered
25．A．pride B．curiosity C．pleasure D．confusion
26．A．free B．extra C．simple D．virtual
27．A．life B．comment C．sight D．attention
28．A．changed B．returned C．faded D．brightened
29．A．long B．broken C．short D．clear
30．A．sense B．appreciate C．accept D．give
31．A．removed B．selected C．filled D．charged
32．A．pictured B．watched C．created D．performed
33．A．conclusion B．realization C．fact D．case
34．A．remember B．ignore C．experience D．reflect
35．A．wishes B．value C．promises D．knowledge
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。
Museums have an important role to play as second classrooms. According to the National Cultural Heritage Administration (国家文化遗产管理局), more than 40,000 exhibitions 36 (hold) in museums across the country in 2023, attracting 1.29 billion visitors.
“Museums for Education, and Research” was the theme of this year’s International Museum Day, which served as 37 reminder about the role museums should play. A museum is like a school, and to 38 (true) run this school well, it is important to fully play its key role 39 educating people through public education related to culture and history.
Museums are the places 40 we can gain a deeper understanding of the past, a clearer grasp of the present, and more strength 41 (create) the future. In recent years, more and more museums have been adopting the “child-friendly” mode (模式), 42 (allow) children to immerse themselves in the world of cultural relics and experiencing the charm of history.
So far, museums nationwide 43 (organize) many activities, such as holding exhibitions in schools and communities, holding cloud exhibitions and strengthening cloud education. By further enriching educational 44 (method) and broadening their services, the “museum fever” will not only continue, but also promote historical self-awareness and 45 (culture) confidence.
46．False fire alarms are (legal) and may lead to punishment. (所给词的适当形式填空)
47．What is her (intend) of writing this passage (所给词的适当形式填空)
48．We provide special service for the (convenient) of the customers. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49．After winning the game, Sam has a sense of (achieve). (所给词的适当形式填空)
50．He knows that I’m an (energy) person and get things done quickly. (所给词的适当形式填空)
51．In this area, people still celebrate the festival (joyful)with their traditional foods. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52．At present, these animals are well protected from (hunt). (所给词的适当形式填空)
53． (locate) in the south of China, Guangdong Province has a long history. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54．Listen! I’m sure you can hear the birds (sing) in the garden right now. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55．Luofu Mountain appears like a fairyland, (make) a beautiful scene. (所给词的适当形式填空)
56．With her eyes (fix) on the blackboard, Kate was absorbed in class. (所给词的适当形式填空)
57． (observe)the monkeys’ behaviors, the scientists followed them into the forest at the same time. (所给词的适当形式填空)
58．Everyone still remained (seat) even when the performance ended. (所给词的适当形式填空)
四、选词填空
选词填空
have access to, to be frank, in harmony with, belong to a great deal of, in charge of, have a gift for, in memory of
59．With the teacher’s permission, Lily (有机会使用)the school computer once a week.
60．Only in this way can we live (与……保持和谐)nature.
61． (负责管理)the museum, she shared tales of Britain’s past.
62． (坦白地说), honesty is a virtue that truly sets one apart.
63．He donated (许多)money to support education for all.
64．This lion species (属于)the cat family hasn’t been seen for ages.
65．His sister found that he (有……的天赋)music when he was at the age of six.
五、书信写作
66．学校英文报正在开展以“校园榜样”为题的征文活动。请结合你身边的事例，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 一位校园榜样的事迹和精神；
2. 这位校园榜样对你的影响。
参考词汇：校园榜样 a role model in campus
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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参考答案
1．A 2．D 3．A
4．D 5．D 6．B 7．C
8．D 9．B 10．A 11．C
12．B 13．B 14．C 15．B
16．G 17．B 18．D 19．F 20．E
21．C 22．A 23．A 24．B 25．D 26．B 27．D 28．C 29．B 30．A 31．C 32．D 33．B 34．D 35．A
36．were held 37．a 38．truly 39．in 40．where 41．to create 42．allowing 43．have organized 44．methods 45．cultural
46．illegal
47．intention
48．convenience
49．achievement
50．energetic
51．joyfully
52．being hunted
53．Located
54．singing
55．making
56．fixed
57．To observe
58．seated
59．has access to 60．in harmony with 61．In charge of 62．To be frank 63．a great deal of 64．belonging to 65．had a gift for
66． A role model in campus
When it comes to the role model in our campus, it’s nobody but Lily. Lily is my friend, who is strong and independent. She was born in a poor family. What makes matter worse is that she suffered from a disease in Senior One. Because the doctor advised her to rest at home, she had to ask a three-months’ leave from school. During that time, she not only fought against the disease but kept on studying.
Whenever facing the difficulty, she never gives up. Life is not easy for Lily, but she still loves life. She is always an example for everyone to follow.