甘肃省临夏州2024-2025学年高一下学期期末质量监测英语试卷（含答案）

绝密★启用前
临夏州2024—2025学年度春季学期期末质量监测
高一英语
本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Buy some food. B. Go on a business trip. C. Take care of his pet.
2. When did the woman begin to learn the violin
A. When she was a pupil.
B. While she was at college.
C. After she joined the violin club.
3. How much will the man pay in total
A. 45 yuan. B. 75 yuan. C. 100 yuan.
4. How does the woman feel
A. Sorry. B. Mad. C. Curious.
5. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. The bathroom window. B. The water pipes. C. The cold weather.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman say about the first hotel
A. It can be quite noisy. B. It’s not cheap. C. It’s far away from some tourist spots.
7. Which hotel do the speakers finally choose
A. Manson Green Hotel. B. Janice Hotel. C. Brand Hotel.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is Jasmine’s job
A. A football player. B. An actress. C. A TV hostess.
9. What will the man do next
A. Watch a sporting event. B. Turn off the computer. C. Clean the study.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man come to Julie
A. To issue an invitation. B. To ask for help. C. To return her car.
11. What is Julie going to do this Sunday
A. Go for a hike. B. Visit a relative. C. Go rock climbing.
12. Which word best describes Julie’s father
A. Warm-hearted. B. Careless. C. Energetic.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where do the Frasers live
A. In Australia. B. In Spain. C. In France.
14. What did the woman need to do when living with the Frasers
A. Do the housework. B. Take Laura to school. C. Help Jerry with his English schoolwork.
15. How many au pairs did the Frasers get before the woman’s arrival
A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight.
16. What does the woman mention in the end
A. How much au pairs are usually paid per week.
B. Why she wanted to be an au pair.
C. How to become an au pair.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Which function does the Light Phone have
A. Taking pictures. B. Sending texts. C. Loading modern applications.
18. What subject does Mark McLaughlin teach
A. Math. B. Music. C. English.
19. What percentage of teachers thought cellphones harmed students’ study in the survey
A. Nearly 33.3%. B. Almost 66.7%. C. Over 75%.
20. What change has the new phone policy brought to the Buxton School
A. Fewer students choose photography classes.
B. Students’ grades have greatly improved.
C. Students have become more social.
第二部分 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
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1. What is special about Hilipert Relaxer
A. It is a wearable watch-like device.
B. It is to relieve neck tension and pain.
C. It can enhance muscle strength.
D. It is a toy that provides entertainment.
2. Which electronic may appeal to children
A. Hilipert Relaxer. B. Hilipert Trainer.
C. Orbi Ball. D. Snoring Connection.
3. What do Hilipert Trainer and Snoring Connection have in con: mon
A. They are convenient to operate.
B. They are designed for outdoor use.
C. They are primarily used for fun.
D. They are sold in off-line stores.
B
Lakshmi spends hours every day digging up large yams (山药) that grow under the soil. Some yams weigh 5 kg and are almost as tall as she is. Lakshmi says this work is very hard.
Lakshmi lives in Kerala, a state in southern India. She is part of an all-women group called Noorang. The women in Noorang belong to one of Kerala’s oldest tribes (部落). They are trying to save yams. These yams have grown on their land for many years.
But yams are no longer a main diet among tribal communities in Kerala due to their rapidly changing lifestyle. Young people have many other foods to eat, like rice and wheat. They do not think yams are special anymore.
Bad weather also hurts yam harvests. In the past, floods and landslides caused many yams to die. Recently, there was a sharp decline in lands dedicated to yam production in Kerala, with many of these being changed to the more rubber cultivation instead.
“The women grow yams to feed their families and to keep these rare yams from disappearing,” says Lakshmi. “We believe yams can cure some illnesses,” says Shantha, another member of Noorang. “Many mothers here think yams are good for the stomach.”
Since 2022, the Noorang group has brought back 180 kinds of wild yams. They have fifteen kinds of wild yams, three kinds of elephant yams, eight kinds of Colocasias, seven kinds of sweet potatoes, and one kind of Chinese potato. “Our goal is to save rare yams and grow more,” says Sarasu, a member of Noorang.
4. What is the Noorang’s main task
A. Getting more people to eat yams. B. Selling yams for more profits.
C. Protecting ancient types of yams. D. Growing yams instead of rubber.
5. Why are yams no longer a main diet for locals
A. People didn’t realize their nutrition.
B. Local people’s lifestyle has changed.
C. Yams have gone from the region.
D. Yams are now a fancy food.
6. What caused yam production to drop greatly recently
A. Flooding and deadly landslides. B. A ban on yam cultivation.
C. The introduction of new yams. D. The shift to rubber cultivation.
7. What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A. The project’s great achievement. B. The market prediction of yams.
C The added nutrition to the variety. D. The project ‘s great motivation.
C
Electronic devices like smartphones and laptops have become important in modern life, but their production and treatment come with significant environmental costs. E-waste is now the fastest-growing waste stream globally, with millions of tons thrown yearly. Many consumers are unaware that harmful treatment leads to chemicals like lead (铅) and mercury (水银) polluting soil and water.
The environmental impact begins long before treatment. Mining raw materials for electronics causes water pollution. Production consumes vast energy, increasing carbon emissions. When devices are thrown improperly, they release dangerous chemicals, harming ecosystems and human health.
Recycling offers a solution by recovering valuable metals (gold, silver) and reducing the need for new mining. However, only a small part of e-waste is properly recycled. Governments and producers must improve recycling facilities and adopt “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)” policies, ensuring companies manage their products’ end-of-life impacts. Consumers also play a key role in choosing energy-efficient devices, repairing and recycling through typical programs instead of replacing electronics.
Proper practices like producers’ take-back programs can lengthen products’ life. Public awareness campaigns are critical to drive positive changes. While no single solution can solve e-waste entirely, shared action—from policymakers, industries, and individuals — can significantly reduce its hidden costs.
8. Which aspect of e-waste causes environmental problems
A. Improper treatment. B. Large quantity.
C. Wide range. D. Great demand.
9. What can be inferred about recycling e-waste
A. Governments ban e-waste.
B. E-waste is recycled properly.
C. Consumers prefer to replace devices.
D. Recycling reduces raw materials’ use.
10. What does EPR require people to do
A. Produce cheaper devices.
B. Recycle products after use.
C. Increase product promotion.
D. Use harmless production materials.
11. What is the purpose of this article
A. To describe devices’ history.
B. To promote smartphone models.
C. To criticize electronic producers.
D. To explain and offer e-waste solutions.
D
When Francis Csedrik was eight, he recalled some vivid events from age four, like falling on the floor. Yet he remembered nothing of a family trip to the Philippines at age three — a classic example of childhood memory loss. Most adults keep no memories of their lives for the first 3.5 years, says Patricia Bauer, an Emory University psychologist.
Scientists have long studied why early memories disappear. At the beginning, they believed young brains couldn’t form lasting memories. But 1980s research showed even toddlers (学步孩童) keep sound memories. Bauer’s studies show that while 7-year-olds recall over 60% of early events,8- or 9-year-olds remember less than 40%, marking the beginning of memory loss. “The less mature (成熟的) brain structures cause this loss,” Bauer explains. Before age four, memory systems function weakly. Yet some memories survive, particularly significant ones. Professor Carole Peterson found children remember damaging events, like emergency room visits, even a decade later. Francis vividly recalled his leg injury at four when he was eight, while one child in Peterson’s study remembered crying at 18 months when his brother was born.
Other factors also help to preserve some memories. Parents play a key role in helping maintain memories. Research shows that when a parent helps a child give shape and structure and context to a memory, it’s less likely to disappear. Francis’s parents consolidate Francis’s leg injury memory through retelling and school writing. Interestingly, a person’s life story usually includes events that should have been lost to childhood memory loss. That’s because when our own memories start to fail, Peterson says, we rely on family members, photo albums and videos to restore them.
Such findings influence courts, where child witnesses were once regarded as unreliable. Peterson notes children recall accurately if questioned properly. Keeping dangerous experiences also aids survival. For Francis, some memories disappeared — but others, like his injury, remained sharp. “I’ll always remember that day,” he said. His mother agreed: it’s a lesson in caution, kept through retelling.
12. How does the author start the text
A By giving a definition.
B. By explaining an opinion.
C. By giving a specific example.
D. By presenting the background.
13. What causes childhood memory loss according to Bauer
A. Few strong memories.
B. Immature brain structures.
C. Inability to form memories.
D. Low interest in memories.
14. What does the underlined word “consolidate” probably mean in Paragraph 3
A. Forget. B. Reduce.
C. Weaken. D. Strengthen.
15. What’s the best title of the text
A. Courts Use Children as Witnesses
B. Emotional Memories Count Greatly
C. Secrets Behind Childhood Memory
D. Parents Help Children to Remember
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。
The climate is changing, and the human race is finding that we must rethink many of the habits that we’ve taken for granted for generations. Fortunately, “living green” can be an economical decision as well as an ecological decision. You don’t have to make huge changes all at once. ____16____ Every small step helps protect the environment.
·____17____
Using less electricity is easy and can save money too! Turn off lights when you leave a room. Unplug devices like chargers and appliances when you’re not using them. Instead of turning on the air conditioner, open the windows to let fresh air and sunlight in. These small habits can make a big difference in reducing energy use.
·Use Less Water.
____18____ Don’t let the tap run while brushing your teeth or washing dishes. Take shorter showers and only flush the toilet when necessary. You can also collect rainwater to water your plants. Simple actions like these help conserve water and protect our natural resources.
·Choose Greener Transportation.
Cars use a lot of fuel and create pollution. Walking, biking, or taking the bus are better for the environment. If you must own your own vehicle, then explore the possibility of hybrid-electric cars that allow you to burn less. Using ride-sharing services is another great choice. ____19____
·Use Paper Less.
The Internet makes it easy to reduce paper use. Pay your bills online and ask for digital receipts instead of paper ones. ____20____ Switch to digital newspapers and magazines to avoid paper waste, Using less paper is a simple way to live greener and help the planet.
A. Save Electricity.
B. Live a Low-carbon Life.
C. Water is precious, so use it wisely.
D. You don’t have to think about the benefits of living green.
E. Use email and social media to stay in touch with friends and family.
F. These choices are not only eco-friendly but also can save you money.
G. Just start by being mindful of the things you use and the waste you create.
第三部分 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。
Before school ended, Ms Thompson made an announcement to the class. “This Sunday, we will meet the dogs at the animal shelter. If you’d like to ____21____, here is a flyer (传单),” she said.
Tommy had always wanted a dog, so he hurried to ____22____ a flyer. Then Ms Thompson ____23____, “We will be reading to the dogs.” Tommy ____24____, for reading was hard for him. Still, he was really into dogs, so he ____25____ to have a try.
At the shelter, the shelter worker handed Tommy a gray dog—Teddy. Tommy carried Teddy to a chair and ____26____ down. With Teddy settling onto his lap, Tommy started ____27____. Tommy patted Teddy’s back, ____28____ to find Teddy was listening.
On returning home, Tommy told Dad, “Teddy is the best dog ever.” Dad ____29____, “I am glad you two are buddies.” All week, Tommy waited for Sunday. On the day, Tommy read while Teddy sat on his lap and they _____30_____ each other’s company.
Gradually, Tommy _____31_____ that reading seemed easier with Teddy around. Another Sunday came, Tommy _____32_____ to the shelter, but Teddy was nowhere to be found.
_____33_____, he headed for home. The moment he entered the house, there was Teddy, wagging its tail. Not believing his eyes, he asked his father what happened. “I know how much you enjoyed spending time with Teddy, so we decided to _____34_____ him,” Dad explained. Unable to _____35_____ himself, Tommy jumped to his feet, his excited screams echoing (回响) in the house.
21. A. improve B. join C. develop D. remain
22. A. enjoy B. admire C. take D. spot
23. A. scolded B. recalled C. refused D. added
24. A. hesitated B. believed C. cheered D. warned
25. A. forgot B. decided C. failed D. offered
26. A. calmed B. slowed C. sat D. lay
27. A. reading B. writing C. smiling D. talking
28. A. frustrated B. stressed C. satisfied D. surprised
29. A. promised B. requested C. questioned D. nodded
30. A. set B. enjoyed C. kept D. shared
31. A. pretended B. wondered C. realized D. insisted
32. A. drove B. hurried C. called D. pointed
33. A. Disappointed B. Annoyed C. Excited D. Relieved
34. A. possess B. adapt C. identify D. adopt
35. A. help B. contain C. accustom D. describe
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。
Bingling Temple, located in Yongjing County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, is a world-famous cultural and historical site. Bingling Temple is famous for ____36____ (it) collection of Buddhist grottoes (石窟), sculptures, and murals (壁画),which have been carved into natural caves along the Yellow River.
The history of Bingling Temple dates back over 1,600 years ____37____ the Western Qin Dynasty. It was ____38____ (original) named “Tangshu Grotto” and was later renamed “Bingling Temple” during the Ming Dynasty. The temple includes 216 numbered caves, over 800 statues, and about 1,000 square meters of murals, ____39____ (influence) by Chinese Buddhist traditions.
One of the most significant ____40____ (feature) of Bingling Temple is Cave 169, containing the earliest inscription (碑文) in a Chinese grotto, ____41____ provides valuable insights into the history of Buddhism in China. The grottoes continued to be expanded over more than ten dynasties, ____42____ (make) Bingling Temple a treasure of Buddhist art and culture.
In addition to its cultural significance, Bingling Temple is also ____43____ natural attraction. Visitors can take a boat tour along the Yellow River ____44____ (reach) the temple, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way.
Bingling Temple ____45____ (include) on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014. It is now a national 5A-level tourist attraction, offering visitors a unique mix of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris来信询问你的暑假计划与安排。请你回一封邮件，内容包括：
1.计划与安排；2.简述理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
Thanks for your letter. I’m excited to share my summer vacation plans with you.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I’m really looking forward to a fulfilling summer vacation.
Best regards,
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。
Tom and John were classmates and deskmates. Tom was a diligent student who always took his studies seriously, while John was the opposite. John rarely studied and often relied on others to help him out. He would constantly ask Tom for answers during exams or copy his homework, and Tom had always found excuses to avoid helping him cheat.
One day as the final exam was approaching, John nervously turned to Tom and said, “Hey, Tom, you know I’m not good at studying. Could you help me cheat during the exam I promise I’ll make it up to you.”
Tom was taken aback. He had always believed in the importance of honesty and hard work. He knew that cheating was wrong, but he also didn’t want to hurt John’s feelings. After a moment of hesitation, Tom replied, “John, I understand that the final exam can be stressful, but cheating is not the right way to deal with it. We should be honest and work hard to earn our grades.”
John looked disappointed but didn’t say anything. The day of the exam arrived, and as expected, John struggled. He looked at Tom’s desk several times, hoping for a glimpse (瞥见) of the answers, but Tom was focused on his own paper, determined to do his best. Tom could sense John’s frustration, but he knew he had to stay true to his principles.
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。
As the exam progressed, John became more and more anxious.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
From that day on, John began to take his studies more seriously.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
绝密★启用前
临夏州2024—2025学年度春季学期期末质量监测
高一英语
本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Buy some food. B. Go on a business trip. C. Take care of his pet.
2. When did the woman begin to learn the violin
A. When she was a pupil.
B. While she was at college.
C. After she joined the violin club.
3. How much will the man pay in total
A. 45 yuan. B. 75 yuan. C. 100 yuan.
4. How does the woman feel
A. Sorry. B. Mad. C. Curious.
5. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. The bathroom window. B. The water pipes. C. The cold weather.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman say about the first hotel
A. It can be quite noisy. B. It’s not cheap. C. It’s far away from some tourist spots.
7. Which hotel do the speakers finally choose
A. Manson Green Hotel. B. Janice Hotel. C. Brand Hotel.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is Jasmine’s job
A. A football player. B. An actress. C. A TV hostess.
9. What will the man do next
A. Watch a sporting event. B. Turn off the computer. C. Clean the study.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man come to Julie
A. To issue an invitation. B. To ask for help. C. To return her car.
11. What is Julie going to do this Sunday
A. Go for a hike. B. Visit a relative. C. Go rock climbing.
12. Which word best describes Julie’s father
A. Warm-hearted. B. Careless. C. Energetic.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where do the Frasers live
A. In Australia. B. In Spain. C. In France.
14. What did the woman need to do when living with the Frasers
A. Do the housework. B. Take Laura to school. C. Help Jerry with his English schoolwork.
15. How many au pairs did the Frasers get before the woman’s arrival
A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight.
16. What does the woman mention in the end
A. How much au pairs are usually paid per week.
B. Why she wanted to be an au pair.
C. How to become an au pair.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Which function does the Light Phone have
A. Taking pictures. B. Sending texts. C. Loading modern applications.
18. What subject does Mark McLaughlin teach
A. Math. B. Music. C. English.
19. What percentage of teachers thought cellphones harmed students’ study in the survey
A. Nearly 33.3%. B. Almost 66.7%. C. Over 75%.
20. What change has the new phone policy brought to the Buxton School
A. Fewer students choose photography classes.
B. Students’ grades have greatly improved.
C. Students have become more social.
第二部分 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
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. D
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C
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。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. G 17. A 18. C 19. F 20. E
第三部分 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。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. B
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. its
37. to 38. originally
39. influenced
40 features
41. which 42. making
43. a 44. to reach
45. was included
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
【46题答案】
【答案】
Dear Chris,
Thanks for your letter. I’m excited to share my summer vacation plans with you.
I plan to spend the first two weeks traveling with my family. We’re thinking of going to Yunnan, which is famous for its beautiful nature and rich culture. During the middle of the vacation, I want to read some classic books to broaden my knowledge and also practice my English by watching movies and reading articles. In the last few weeks, I plan to join a local sports club. I love basketball and swimming. It’s important to stay active and healthy during the break.
I’m really looking forward to a fulfilling summer vacation.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
【47题答案】
【答案】
As the exam progressed, John became more and more anxious. He kept tapping his pencil nervously and glancing around the room, hoping to catch a glimpse of someone else’s answers. At one point, he even tried to signal Tom again, but Tom just shook his head slightly. John’s frustration grew, and he felt a knot in his stomach. He realized that he had put himself in this position by not studying, and he couldn’t blame anyone else for it. When the exam finally ended, John sighed heavily and sat in his chair. He knew he had failed, but he also knew that cheating wouldn’t make him any smarter.
From that day on, John began to take his studies more seriously. He approached Tom after school and asked for help, promising to put in the effort. Tom agreed, and they started studying together every evening. John slowly improved as he began to understand the material better. He even attended extra tutoring sessions and spent more time reviewing his notes. By the time the next exam came around, John was much more confident. He managed to pass with a good grade, and he felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. He realized that hard work and honesty were far more rewarding than cheating. Tom was proud of John’s progress, and their friendship grew stronger as they continued to support each other.