浙江省台州市台州六校2024-2025学年高一下学期4月期中英语试题
（含听力）
一、听力选择题
1．When will the speakers get there
A．At 9:15 a.m. B．At 9:30 a.m. C．At 9:45 a.m.
2．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Co-workers. B．Business partners. C．Friends.
3．What will the speakers do next
A．Go to the supermarket. B．Drive home. C．Make a list.
4．Why is Jennifer going to the town
A．She wants to visit someone.
B．She is curious about its festival.
C．She has something to show there.
5．What has recently caught the man’s interest
A．Areas with little rainfall.
B．Places full of animals.
C．Regions full of plants.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What are the speakers talking about
A．Where to go on vacation.
B．How to choose a birthday gift.
C．What to wear for a job interview.
7．Why does the man want a new job
A．To learn something new.
B．To get a higher position.
C．To earn more money.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is wrong with the carpet (地毯)
A．It is dirty. B．It is worn out. C．It is old.
9．What does the woman think of the house
A．The rent is reasonable.
B．It is hard to survive in it.
C．The refrigerator should be changed.
10．What is the possible result of the conversation
A．The woman won’t share the house.
B．The woman will help the man fix the house.
C．The man will have the house fixed for the woman.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．What language is Richard fluent in
A．French. B．Spanish. C．Italian.
12．What is Molly going to do
A．Spend a year in France.
B．Spend a year in Spain.
C．Spend six months in France.
13．What is Richard’s advice for learning a new language
A．Going traveling often.
B．Using the dictionary frequently.
C．Immersing yourself in the environment.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Where is the man from
A．Canada. B．The UK. C．The USA
15．What does the man say about bank holidays
A．People don't deal with business on these days.
B．The banks don't open on these days.
C．The bank services are free on these days.
16．How do people celebrate Shakespeare Day
A．Enjoy a related movie. B．Hold a special party. C．Record Shakespeare's words.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the program mainly about
A．Selling a newly published book.
B．Teaching basic reading skills.
C．Sharing book reviews.
18．What kind of book is Tuesdays with Morrie
A．A romance story. B．A science fiction. C．A personal memoir.
19．Why does the speaker recommend this book
A．It is short and full of wisdom.
B．It is exciting and breathtaking.
C．It talks about serious issues in the world.
20．How can a person get the extended book reading list
A．Make a phone call B．Comment on social media. C．Write an email.
二、阅读理解
Preparing for your trip
Dig into how London’s development, culture and society have been closely connected to its transport system from 1800 to today.
What is there to see at the London Transport Museum
Follow the evolution of the red London bus, see the world’s first underground steam train and examine a train carriage dating back to the 1890s.
Design lovers can marvel at the Design for Travel gallery, including pioneering advertising posters and artworks. Spot Harry Beck’s original design for his ground-breaking London underground map.
Get hands-on at interactive galleries, where you can step aboard real buses and trains and have a go on a Tube driving simulator (模拟器).
How can I book tickets
Tickets must be booked in advance-book London Transport Museum tickets now.
How long does it take to walk around the museum
With so many fascinating exhibits, you can easily spend at least two hours walking around the London Transport Museum.
Where is the London Transport Museum
The London Transport Museum is in Covent Garden Piazza, directly opposite the main Covent Garden Market building.
How to get there
You can walk from the nearest tube station Covent Garden to the London Transport Museum, which takes only two minutes. Leicester Square, Holborn, Charing Cross railway station and Embankment are all within 10 minutes’ walk.
Bus stops on the Strand and Aldwych are a three-minute walk away from the London Transport Museum.
There are Santander Cycles docking points at Southampton Street and Bow Street, both a three-minute walk from the museum.
Child ticket(0-17): Free
Adult ticket: 18.50
Senior ticket(60+): 17.00
21．What do we know about the London Transport Museum
A．It was designed by Harry Beck. B．It requires advance booking.
C．It provides a train design experience. D．It is in the Covent Garden Market building.
22．Which place is the closest to the museum
A．The bus stop on the Strand. B．Charing Cross Railway Station.
C．Covent Garden Underground Station. D．The Santander Cycles docking point at Bow Street.
23．How much should Mike pay if he takes his 12-year-old son and 65-year-old parents to the museum
A． 34.00. B． 35.50. C． 52.50. D． 54.00.
When Alex was 15 and in middle school, he saw his best friend Lily facing a major challenge-she had a severe learning disability. Reading and understanding complex texts was extremely hard for her, which hurt her grades and made her lose confidence. Determined to support her, Alex made up his mind to find a solution.
One day, while carelessly reading Reader’s Digest, Alex chanced upon an article about the shocking power of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Deeply inspired by the article, he made up his mind to create an Al-based learning tool that could effectively help students like Lily. Alex spent months learning programming languages and algorithms (算法). He faced numerous tough challenges along the way, such as checking and reorganizing codes (代码) , which mean programming instructions, and searching for relevant data, which mean information having something to do with developing such an app. However, he never thought of giving up. Finally, he developed an app called “ReadEase”, which uses AI to analyze texts and provide simplified explanations, synonyms, and clear audio-readings. It can also track the user’s progress and offer personalized learning plans.
When Alex introduced “ReadEase” to Lily, she was doubtful at first. “But to my surprise, after using it for a few weeks, I noticed a significant improvement in my reading skills. I can finally understand what I'm reading.” Lily said excitedly.
The success of “ReadEase” didn’t stop there. Alex shared his invention with his school’s teachers, who were deeply impressed by its huge potential. They started using the app in their classes to help students with learning difficulties. Now, Alex is working on improving “ReadEase” and hopes to make it available to more students around the world. “I want to use technology to make a positive impact on people’s lives,” he said with great enthusiasm.
24．Why did Alex decide to create “ReadEase”
A．To win a science fair. B．To help his close friend.
C．To finish a school project. D．To show his knowledge about AI.
25．What challenge did Alex meet while creating the app
A．Finding similar examples to follow.
B．Lacking time and money.
C．Figuring out suitable programming languages.
D．Coding programming instructions properly.
26．What can we infer from Lily’s words
A．She is not used to the app. B．The app is of great help to her.
C．The app doesn’t function well. D．She still has difficulty reading.
27．Which of the following best describes Alex according to the text
A．Creative and determined. B．Out-going and generous.
C．Humorous and earnest. D．Cool-headed and responsible.
Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is observed in Canada every October or November. People mark the occasion in many ways — schools, businesses, community groups, and cultural associations all join in the festivities. Some companies host special Diwali dinners, while communities organize various events like firework shows, dance performances, street light displays, and theatrical plays.
Many women wear fine jewellery and silk outfits to celebrate Diwali. Some women and girls use Mehendi, a dye decoration which can last a limited time, on their palms, and then they will finally get colourful hand paintings. Many homes that celebrate Diwali have various types of sweets, salty and spiced food as well as Diwali herbs (香草). Various lights, candles and sparklers are lit inside and outside homes, especially in courtyards, on Diwali. Diwali is not a nationwide public holiday in Canada, but it is a prevalent festival celebrated in many towns and cities. There may be traffic jams and parking places may be full in areas where events are held to celebrate Diwali. Some businesses may close early on Diwali.
Diwali is called the “Festival of Lights” and is celebrated to honour Rama, a hero who once fought and won a battle against the demons (恶魔). In the past, people lit their houses to celebrate his victory over demons (light over darkness). At the same time, every household did careful and complete cleaning at home in advance. It is believed that the goddess of happiness and good fortune, Lakshmi, travels around the Earth on this day and enters the house that is pure, clean, and bright.
Diwali celebrations may vary in different communities but its spiritual meaning is generally “the awareness of the inner light”. As the word “Deepavali” means “a row or cluster of light”, the festival symbolises the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness.
28．What can we learn about Diwali from the first two paragraphs
A．It is celebrated on a fixed day.
B．It centres on various local foods.
C．People stay up late to prepare for it.
D．People from all walks of life enjoy celebrating it.
29．What does the underlined word “prevalent” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Popular. B．Free. C．Serious. D．Funny.
30．According to Paragraph 3, why did people make their houses bright and clean on Diwali
A．To expect joy and good luck. B．To pray for a good journey.
C．To create a romantic atmosphere. D．To welcome their friends to visit.
31．What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A．To stress the importance of a public holiday.
B．To briefly introduce a traditional festival in Canada.
C．To tell an interesting story about a Canadian festival.
D．To show different holiday celebrations in Western cultures.
Role models serve as important examples to look up to, especially for scientists. However, recent studies suggest that scientists recognized for their efforts and hard work inspire others more than those seen as just “naturally gifted.”
In a series of studies, researchers found that young people were more motivated (激励) by scientists whose success was connected with efforts than those whose success was because of natural intelligence, even if that scientist was Albert Einstein.
Danfei Hu, a doctoral student at the Pennsylvania State University, and Janet N.Ann. an assistant professor of Psychology at William Paterson University, said the findings — recently published in Basic and Applied Social Psychology — would help deal with the certain secret about what it takes to succeed in science.
According to the researchers, there is anxiety in the science community about a number of students who run after careers in science during school only to drop out of those career paths once they graduate from college. To help solve the problem, Hu and Ann wanted to research role models, who give the students specific goals, behavior or strategies they can follow.
The researchers performed studies with 176 and 162 participants in each study respectively (分别). In the first study, all participants read the same story about common struggles a scientist met in his science career. However, half were told the story was about Einstein, while half were told it was about Thomas Edison. Although the stories were the same, participants were more likely to believe natural brilliance was the reason for Einstein’s success. In addition, the participants who believe the story was about Edison were more motivated to complete a series of maths problems.
“This proved that people generally seem to view Einstein as a genius, with his success commonly linked to extraordinary talent,” Hu said. “Edison, on the other hand, is known for failing more than 1,000 times when trying to create the light bulb, and his success is linked to his efforts.” Hu added, “Knowing that something great can be achieved through hard work and efforts, more students will step into the science career confidently.”
32．What kind of scientist is more inspiring
A．Those who were born with a gift. B．Those who made important discoveries.
C．Those who are viewed as great inventors. D．Those who are famous for their hard work.
33．What is the concern in the science community
A．The students will drop out of school soon.
B．There are fewer role models for students to follow.
C．Fewer students will continue to work on science.
D．Some scientists cannot give students specific goals.
34．Why were some participants motivated to complete a series of maths problems
A．They knew the problems were given by Edison.
B．They believed they were as intelligent as Einstein.
C．They believed they could solve the problems by working hard.
D．They knew they were to work together with Einstein and Edison.
35．What is the best title for the text
A．Einstein’s Success Story B．How to Be a Great Scientist
C．Edison’s Achievements Are Greater D．Einstein Is Less Encouraging than Edison
Being grateful can boost happiness and enhance life satisfaction while decreasing feelings of depression. Gratitude, much like any other skill, requires practice to unlock its full potential. 36
Reflect on the gifts of hardship. There is no question that life can be challenging, as things don’t always turn out the way we’d hoped. 37 It may seem difficult to reflect on challenging times and find a reason to be grateful, but in making our pain purposeful, we can find meaning in the experience.
Express gratitude to others in writing. 38 Send each of them a quick but considerate correspondence in the form of a handwritten note, email or even a thoughtfully composed text. Remind them of why they are special to you and how worthwhile they are in the world. As a result of your effort, those on the receiving end will experience the mood-boosting benefits of being appreciated. They won’t be the only beneficiaries. Writing letters of gratitude has a positive effect on the author, increasing feelings of happiness while decreasing depression, studies have shown.
39 An important aspect of practicing gratitude regularly is becoming aware of opportunities throughout your day to express gratitude. Acknowledge at least two times a day that someone spreads a small act of kindness toward you. These acts could be a delivery person bringing a package to your door, a coworker offering assistance at work or your significant other getting you a coffee. 40
When you finish the challenges, hopefully you’ll be inspired by the mood-boosting benefits and continue actively practicing gratitude on a daily basis.
A．Notice and appreciate the small stuff.
B．Catch the chances of acting kindness.
C．Think of three people in your life that you truly appreciate.
D．All of us experience difficulties at different points in our lives.
E．The benefits of thankfulness extend to both the giver and receiver
F．Once recognizing their efforts, you can consistently show your appreciation better.
G．To start improving your gratitude skill, try the following gratitude challenges.
三、完形填空
On April 30, 2019, my 15-year-old brother Adams passed away. His death seemed to come suddenly, and it 41 my family in extreme pain. In spite of this, I pretended to be OK. I 42 being productive (高效的) in my work and 43 in my communities. However, the more I did this, the more I realized that I was about to 44 .
I’d been working as a music therapist (治疗师) for several years when Adams died. I’d seen my 45 use music to help themselves process 46 events. I noticed how music 47 healthy communication skills. Considering my music therapy experiences, I decided to write music as an expressive outlet (出口) for my 48 and depression.
Writing my song, “Big Steel Wings” , was the first time I admitted (承认) on paper to the universe that I was drowning. I turned to 49 to sail through the deep waters of my depression and sadness, where there was no such thing as a “wrong” lyric (歌词) . When I felt down, music helped me feel something again. When words weren’t 50 , I could sing.
Just listening to music or singing it has helped me through some of my 51 in life — but this time, I am certain that music saved my life. Because when I finally admitted to myself that I wasn’t okay, I stopped 52 . Writing music made me 53 that someone, somewhere, felt exactly as I did. It was okay to “not be okay”, but it was also important to search for ways to bring 54 to my darkness.
If music could help me feel a little hope and a little less pain, maybe it could do the same for others. That is the 55 of music, isn’t it
41．A．needed B．pressed C．left D．ensured
42．A．mastered B．continued C．stopped D．recommended
43．A．generous B．active C．tough D．rude
44．A．get through B．go off C．try out D．break down
45．A．patients B．families C．staff D．physician
46．A．fascinating B．inspiring C．beneficial D．disastrous
47．A．faded B．created C．reflected D．rejected
48．A．joy B．annoyance C．sadness D．shock
49．A．songwriting B．storytelling C．conducting D．performing
50．A．working B．sounding C．hearing D．answering
51．A．struggles B．locations C．phenomena D．threats
52．A．crying B．laughing C．pretending D．attempting
53．A．confused B．aware C．satisfied D．puzzled
54．A．confidence B．luck C．light D．sight
55．A．target B．atmosphere C．occasion D．power
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
With digital information and images, our experience of the real world is improve by Artificial Reality. During the past few years, it 56 (show) its power to completely change our lives. AR apps and devices are now 57 (access) as educational aids, allowing students to learn in an interactive and engaging way.
One of the greatest benefits of using AR in education so far is that it has brought science to life. Its possibility of 58 (bring) the same life to other subjects is 59 (equal) promising. For example, in History lessons, students could interact with historical figures. 60 (support) of AR in education also stress its usefulness in remote locations, 61 museums or science exhibitions are not easily found for students.
62 the numerous advantages of using AR in education, not everybody is convinced that it is a positive development. Critics point out that students are so 63 (focus) on the 3D display that they don't attend to the lesson. But actually once students are accustomed to these 3D projections, they will be able to refocus on the subject at hand.
It is obvious that the 64 (employ) of AR technology by educators will be a positive development for all involved. It is early days for the use of this technology but its applications in education seem limitless. It is only when we embrace such innovations in technology 65 we can learn of their full possibility and develop them.
五、单词拼写
66．As a child, she was s by her large, loving family. (根据首字母单词拼写)
67．Our school art festival showed a variety of creative works from students, r from traditional paintings to modern digital creations. (根据首字母单词拼写)
68．You should hold a firm b that you’ll succeed, or you may give into hardships halfway. (根据首字母单词拼写)
69．She smiled in r after she heard her son survived the disaster. (根据首字母单词拼写)
70．The toy horse is old and damaged, but it is p to me for it was my mother’s. (根据首字母单词拼写)
71．Jordan is such a famous figure in the neighbourhood that almost everyone is f with him. (根据首字母单词拼写)
72．I’m not the owner of the flat. T , it would be impossible for me to make any major changes to it. (根据首字母单词拼写)
73．Mary took c of the company after she graduated from Cambridge last year. (根据首字母单词拼写)
74．More local jobs will be created, p in service industries like restaurants and hotels. (根据首字母单词拼写)
75．The government set up several projects, a at providing help for people with learning difficulties. (根据首字母单词拼写)
六、书信写作
76．4月23日世界读书日，你校英语学习社团（English Club）举办了“Read Classics, Learn English”英语读书活动。请你代表社团写一篇活动报道，内容包括：
1.活动目的；2.活动内容；3.活动反响
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Read Classics, Learn English
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七、书面表达
77．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Tony and I were in our school basketball team, the Lions. We loved basketball and were both huge fans of the NBA．When we weren’t playing on the court, we were watching a game on TV. My favourite player was LeBron James while Tony’s was Tyrone Bogues.
Bogues was only 1.6 metrest all, which made him the shortest player ever in the NBA．Guess what Tony was only 1.6metrest all, too! Tony knew that being shorter than other players meant that he had to practise more. During all those hours of doing jump shots on his own, he used Bogues as his inspiration. Tony once said, “If Bogues could make it, why not me ”
But our coach was not so sure. Tony had to tryout many times just for making the team. He was still usually on the bench(场边休息区), being just a replacement. Everyone knew Tony had real skills, and was someone who worked really hard and had a strong desire to play for the team. However, Tony didn’t get a chance.
This week, the Lions were playing our main competitors, the Bears, a team whose record this season had been perfect. They hadn’t lost a single game.
The last quarter began, and my team was behind by 10 points. Suddenly, a player and I crashed into each other. Pain raced through my body. My knee hurt badly. “I don’t think I can play anymore, coach,” I said quietly as the doctor put an icepack on my knee.
“No way,” the coach replied sharply. “We’ve got no more players!”
注意：
1.续写词数应为100左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“What about Tony ” someone suggested.
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1．C
2．B
3．B
4．B
5．A
6．C 7．A
8．A 9．B 10．A
11．B 12．C 13．C
14．B 15．B 16．A
17．C 18．C 19．A 20．C
21．B 22．C 23．C
24．B 25．D 26．B 27．A
28．D 29．A 30．A 31．B
32．D 33．C 34．C 35．D
36．G 37．D 38．C 39．A 40．F
41．C 42．B 43．B 44．D 45．A 46．D 47．B 48．C 49．A 50．A 51．A 52．C 53．B 54．C 55．D
56．has shown 57．accessible 58．bringing 59．equally 60．Supporters 61．where 62．Despite 63．focused 64．employment 65．that
66．surrounded/urrounded
67．ranging/anging
68．belief/elief
69．relief/elief
70．precious/recious
71．familiar/amiliar
72．Therefore/herefore/Thus/hus
73．charge/harge/control/ontrol
74．particularly/articularly
75．aimed/imed/aiming/iming
76．Read Classics, Learn English
April 23rd, the World Reading Day, witnessed an English reading activity held by English Club of our school, aiming at cultivating students' awareness of reading classics and improving their English.
Lucy, our foreign teacher, gave a lecture on reading English classics and recommended some classic English books, followed by the club members' sharing and communication of the classic English works they had read.
The reading activity has immersed the students in the fragrance of books, helped them to unseal the door of wisdom, as well as broadened their horizons.
77．“What about Tony ” someone suggested. But the coach shook his head. I also suggested letting Tony have a try. Then, Tony himself asked the coach to let him try and promised that he wouldn’t let the coach down. Finally, the coach agreed. Tony jumped up and rushed onto the court. And clearly, all the extra hours that he’d spent practicing alone paid off. The other team just couldn't keep up with his energy and speed. He made shot after shot, and the crowd couldn’t stop clapping and cheering. When the game ended, our team had won by two points. A great sense of joy welled up in everyone’s heart. Surprised at Tony’s performance, the coach hit Tony on the shoulder and said that he’ d just earned his place on the team.
