2024-2025学年甘肃省平凉市静宁一中高一期中考试英语试题（含答案）

2024-2025学年平凉市静宁一中高一期中考试英语试题
时间：100分钟 分值：120分
第一部分 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
Are you interested in ancient Britain Take a trip back in time and discover the Britain ancestors.
Avebury, Wiltshire
This village is the proud home of the largest stone circle in Europe. Built during the New Stone Age (around 3000 BC), archaeologists think it was used to comfort the power of nature. The nearby Avebury Manor (庄园) let people know how the village developed over the centuries. Unlike others, visitors are welcome to sit on the chairs, and lie on the beds.
Skara Brae, Orkney Islands
Older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramid of Giza, Skara Brae is unusually well-kept. So much that it’s been described as the most remarkable prehistoric monument in all of Europe. The Neolithic village is made up of eight round houses, connected by a series of small passages. The village was home to farmers, hunters and fishermen and the network of homes includes a workshop and prison. Be sure to wrap up warm against the fierce Orkney winds.
Butser Ancient Farm, Hampshire
Experimental archaeologist Dr Peter J Reynolds founded Butser Ancient Farm in 1970 with a special vision: to create a working ancient farm where fellow archaeologists could explore their theories on how people lived and worked during the Iron Age. Near South Downs National Park, the farm builds ancient houses based on real archaeological sites from around the country.
Maiden Castle, Dorset
Maiden Castle is one of the largest and most complex Iron Age hill forts (要塞) in Britain. It has an area of about 450,000 square meters, and the site was home to several hundred people in the Iron Age (800 BC-AD 43).
1. What may Avebury be built for
A Comforting nature’s power.
B. Providing shelter for the villagers.
C. Circling the largest stone in Europe.
D. Showing the development of the Manor.
2. Which of the following should the visitors choose if they want to see round buildings
A. Avebury. B. Skara Brae.
C. Butser Ancient Farm. D. Maiden Castle.
3. What can we know about Maiden Castle
A. It still keeps some old iron tools.
B. It was built near a national park.
C. It’s the world’s largest Iron Age hill fort.
D. It used to be hundreds of people’s home.
B
Ever since I graduated from high school, I’ve worked in the factories surrounding my hometown every summer. However, making the transformation between school and full-time blue-collar work during the break never gets any easier. For a student like me who considers any class before noon to be unacceptable, getting to a factory by 6 o’clock each morning is suffering. My friends never seem to understand why I’m so relieved (解脱的) to be back at school or that my summer vacation has been anything but a vacation.
There are few people as self-confident as a college student who has never been out in the real world. People of my age always seem to overestimate (高估) the value of their time and knowledge. In fact, all the classes did not prepare me for my battles with the machine I ran in the factory, which would jam whenever I absent-mindedly put in a part backward or upside down.
The most stressful thing about blue-collar life is knowing your job could disappear overnight. Issues like being laid off and overseas relocation had always seemed distant to me until my co-workers told me that the unit I was working in would shut down within six months and move to Mexico, where people would work for 60 cents an hour.
After working 12-hour shifts in a factory, the other choices have become only too clear. “This job pays well, but it’s hell on the body,” said one co-worker. “Study hard and keep reading,” she added. When I’m back at the university, skipping classes and turning in lazy re-writes seem too irresponsible after seeing what I would be doing without school. All the advice and public-service announcements about the value of an education that used to sound stale (陈腐的) now ring true.
My experiences in the factories have inspired me to make the most of my college years before I enter the real world for good.
4. What does the author think of his summer holiday
A. It was no holiday for him at all.
B. It brought him complete confidence.
C. It was a relief from his hard work at school.
D. It offered him a chance to make more friends.
5. What can we infer about most college students from the text
A. They do better in the real world. B. They often regret their decisions.
C. They think too highly of themselves. D. They are expert at operating machines.
6. What is the biggest pressure for blue-collar workers
A. A low income. B. Loss of work.
C. Working conditions. D. Less breaks.
7. How did the working experiences change the author
A. He became responsible for his work.
B. He learned to be more practical at work.
C. He began to respect blue-collar workers.
D. He came to appreciate his college education.
C
One night, as I was driving down the road, I found something was sitting in the middle of the road. A few seconds later, I realized I was looking at a large turtle (海龟). Afraid of it being crashed by cars, so I pulled over, ran across the road and dragged the turtle to safety. But I’d made one big mistake.
I had heard that the best way to pick up a turtle without hurting it was picking it by the tail in order not to get bitten. So I’d made that big mistake. While the turtle turned out OK generally, I was determined to figure out how to move a turtle properly. I needed to find someone who dealt with turtles. I found the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre. I talked to Dr. Sue, its Executive and Medical Director.
Dr. Sue told me that the organization dealt with a number of aspects of turtle conservation, including rescue, settlement, birth programs, research, and education. Sue explained that southern Ontario is home to a vast majority of turtles in Canada, but is also one of the vastest road networks of the country.
“Ninety percent of injured turtles brought in are caused by cars. These turtles spend a lot of time on land. And they do travel many kilometers on land for a variety of reasons, to find a nesting spot, or to hang out for the summer or winter. Turtles know where they want to go. So, just keep them going in the direction they want to go and you may have saved a turtle’s life,” Dr. Sue said.
Once an injured turtle arrives at the center, there are medical facilities (设备) ready to go, including an X-ray machine. That’s when the team gets to work with healing injuries, and help their patient.
8. Why did the author stop the car
A. To help the turtle. B. To see the thing clearly.
C. To prevent a car accident. D. To find something good.
9. What happened to the turtle
A. It got hurt by people before. B. It was injured a little bit.
C. It was run over by a car. D. It lost its direction.
10. What did Dr. Sue suggest at last
A. Leaving the turtles alone.
B. Making Ontario home to turtles.
C. Changing the road conditions.
D. Helping turtles find nesting spots.
11. What does the underlined word “patient” refer to in the last paragraph
A. The director. B. The driver.
C. The author. D. The turtle.
D
Skill of copying and moving images onto paper is an art form shining in history, Zhao Xu reports. Rubbing, the tracing (描摹) of characters onto a piece of paper, reached its golden age during the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
To do this, a thin piece of paper was placed over the surface of the stone tablet (石板) carved with characters. Then water, or later, ink, was applied smoothly to the back of the paper with just the right amount of pressure, to soften the paper and allow for a total moving of the details onto it. The paper was left to dry and then be lifted off the stone surface, carrying with it a copy of the original (原作).
Repeated hundreds of thousands of times during the Song era, this hands-on skill enabled educated members of Song society to have a chance to learn from master calligraphic works either from their own times or from earlier dynasties. Oftentimes, the original calligraphy, or even its stone version, became lost over time, thus making the rubbings the only surviving copy of the masterworks that had once existed. In that sense, the Song rubbings, and those behind them; have helped to preserve a cultural relic much valued then and now.
Now, art lovers have the chance to visit it at an exhibition (展览) held at Beijing’s Palace Museum themed the Song rubbings. Of the 40 pieces on show, 20 are drawn from the collection of the Palace Museum, which holds a total of 150 Song rubbings. The other half are lent for the first time by the Art Museum of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), whose collection of rubbings were donated by J. S. Lee.
“What we have here is not just a showcase of the beauty of ink and paper, the art of calligraphy, carving and rubbing, but also the telling of stories shining in cultural pride and common spirit,” said Wang Xudong, director of the Palace Museum.
12. What do we know about rubbing
A. There were five steps to make a rubbing. B. It moved characters from paper to a stone.
C. It was well developed in the Song Dynasty. D. Pressure was applied to the paper to smooth it.
13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The development of rubbing. B. The importance of rubbing.
C. The process of rubbing. D. The loss of rubbing.
14. What does paragraph 4 suggest
A. Altogether there are 150 rubbings on show.
B Twenty of the rubbings were donated by CUHK.
C. Sources of the exhibits are from two organizations.
D. 190 Song rubbings are housed in the Palace Museum now.
15. How does Wang Xudong feel about the exhibition
A. Proud. B. Shocked. C. Thankful. D. Worried.
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。
Living a healthy life is all about choosing to make healthy choices each day. We’ve put together some good tips for starting a healthy life.
Create specific health goals
When you have specific goals you want to achieve, you’ll be more encouraged to make changes in your life. ____16____. And then you can set smart goals that are specific and measurable to better achieve your success.
____17____
It’s no secret that eating health y food is one of the keys to achieving a healthy life. When you follow a healthy diet, you reduce the risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and other diseases. More than that, healthy eating can relax you and make you happy.
Drink plenty of water
Just like tasty food, water is necessary to keep your body healthy. Water helps you digest(消化)food, keeps you hydrated(补水), and protects your body. ____18____. This amount can change depending on your age, weight, and physical activity level.
Exercise regularly
Find a type of physical activity that’s enjoyable for you. ____19____. Being active helps you lose weight, improves your cognitive function(认知能力), and lifts your spirits. Experts suggest that adults get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week.
Get enough sleep
A good night’s sleep can help you avoid getting sick, keep a healthy weight, and start a good day. Most adults need at least 7 hours of quality sleep each night. ____20____.
A. Keep a healthy diet
B. Get into shape before school starts
C. Be positive about yourself and your body
D. The good points of physical activity are endless
E. You should know what parts of your life you want to improve
F. Children need from 8 to 13 hours depending on how old they are
G. You should drink about 3.1 L of water a day to stay properly hydrated
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，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。
As a freshman in high school, I faced numerous problems while learning English. It was a major ____21____ for me, and my progress was slow. ____22____, I often felt defeated by the ups and downs of language learning. My ____23____ towards English was not positive, and it seemed like a very difficult task.
One day, my English teacher noticed my problems and ____24____ my situation as a common type of challenges that many students face. She sat with me and provided ____25____ suggestions on how to learn English. She ____26____the importance of having the right attitude and determination, which she said were key ____27____in overcoming the difficulties. She recommended ____28____ methods to me, like keeping a vocabulary journal and connecting new words with characters in my favorite movies. It made the learning process more ____29____.
With her ____30____ instruction, my English skills began to improve quickly. I learned that my ____31____ was an important aspect that could either affect or help my progress. This experience taught me that with the right ____32____, any difficulty can be overcome. It proves the saying, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
Now, when I look back, I see that my first difficulties were just a part of the learning ____33____. I’ve come to understand that every ____34____ is an opportunity to grow, and with hard work, there’s nothing that can’t be ____35____.
21. A. opportunity B. adventure C. challenge D. decision
22. A. Politely B. Actually C. Surprisingly D. Easily
23. A. choice B. design C. skill D. attitude
24. A. referred to B. gave up C. looked after D. put up
25. A. wealthy B. useless C. specific D. original
26. A. impressed B. stressed C. revised D. organized
27. A. strengths B. documents C. proposals D. factors
28. A. traditional B. awkward C. economic D. complex
29. A. confusing B. stressful C. fun D. calm
30. A. perfect B. fluent C. familiar D. convenient
31. A. program B. destination C. project D. attitude
32. A. clues B. means C. contributions D. resources
33. A. journey B. description C. tie D. symbol
34. A. wisdom B. goal C. struggle D. situation
35. A. competed B. buried C. hosted D. achieved
第二节(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。
Chinese calligraphy is an artistic practice of writing Chinese characters, often with a brush and ink on xuan paper. The ___36___ (develop) of Chinese calligraphy began alongside the earliest Chinese characters ___37___ date back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century—11th century BC). Over time, calligraphy took shape step by step as ___38___ form of art rather than just a means of record.
Calligraphy is a difficult art. The type of brush, ink and paper can all affect the output. From brush direction ___39___ speed of writing, every turn of the wrist also ___40___ (matter). Structure of individual characters and spatial layout (布局) as a whole influence ___41___ (it) quality. Moreover, it is said that even the feelings and values of the writer are directly reflected on calligraphy.
Lan Ting Xu, ___42___ (create) by Wang Xizhi during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317—420), is one of the most celebrated ___43___ (masterpiece) of Chinese calligraphy. Its expressive brushwork brought it both historical ___44___ cultural significance in Chinese literature. Calligraphy is also within reach, like the Spring Festival couplets (春联).
Where there is Chinese language, there is Chinese calligraphy, and where there is calligraphy, there is beauty. The art is still ___45___ (high) valued today, for it is more than just writing, it is a living heritage.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一部分 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 在刚刚过去的十二月你校举办了“校园文化艺术节”系列活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容(如书画展览，合唱比赛chorus competition，话剧比赛drama contest等)；
3.活动反响。
注意：(1)词数80左右；(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
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Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
A girl went to her mother and complained that the senior high school life was so hard for her. Every day she studied very hard and often stayed up late doing homework, but the result was beyond satisfaction. She often felt lonely without anyone to talk with at school. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the water came to the boil. She placed carrots into the first pot. Then she placed eggs into the second pot. Finally, she placed ground coffee beans into the last pot. She let them boil without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes, she turned off the burners. She took the carrots, the eggs and the coffee out with a scoop and placed each of them in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, the mother asked, “Tell me, what do you see ” “Carrots, eggs, and coffee,” the girl replied. The mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, the mother asked her to drink the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted it.
The daughter then asked, “What does it mean, Mom ” Her mother explained that these objects had faced the same adversity—boiling water, but they reacted differently. The carrots had been hard. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, they softened and became weak. The eggs had been weak. Their thin outer shells had protected their liquid interior(内部). But after sitting through the boiling water, their inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water. “Which are you ” the mother asked her daughter.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The girl became silent and lost in thought.
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The girl changed completely from then on.
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Key
1. A 2. B 3. D
4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
8. A 9. B 10. A 11. D
12. C 13. B 14. C 15. A
16. E 17. A 18. G 19. D 20. F
21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
36. development
37. that 38. a
39. to 40. matters
41. its 42. created
43. masterpieces
44. and 45. highly
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Successfully Wrapped Up
Our school organized a campus culture and art festival in the hall last Friday. The purpose of the activity was to show our rich campus culture and the students’ talents and also enhance the artistic atmosphere of students.
A variety of activities were held during the festival, such as calligraphy and painting exhibition, choral competition, drama contest and so on. Some students showed their best works so that we could have a feast for our eyes.
All the students and teachers enjoyed the festival which turned out to be a success. Through this activity, we not only got relaxed, but also exposed ourselves to culture and art. Undoubtedly, it was an unforgettable day for all of us.
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The girl became silent and fell into thought. She asked herself, “When adversity knocks on my door, how do I respond Am I a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean ” She hesitated for a moment, and then had an answer in mind. She didn’t want to be the carrots that were easily defeated. She decided that she would learn from the eggs to have a hardened heart after experiencing hardship. More importantly, she was determined to become the coffee beans to change the hot water. She started to believe that she was able to overcome all the difficulties and finally got success.
The girl changed completely from then on. She became strong and brave and didn’t give up easily. She began to face life with a positive attitude. No matter what problems she came across, she would always remember the lesson her mother had taught her. She knew that more difficulties would only make her stronger, and after having overcoming them, she could change them into something nice. Finally, after accepting many challenges, she was able to live the life she wanted.