江苏省无锡市滨湖区无锡市第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期6月期末英语试题

无锡市第一中学2023-2024学年度第二学期期末试卷 高一英语 2024.6 命题：高二英语备课组 审核：高二英语备课组 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题15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 will the woman probably buy for her apartment? A.A table. B.A sofa. C.Some chairs. 2.How does the music make the man feel? A.Touched. B.Brave. C.Tough 3.What is the man asking the woman to do? A.Improve her service. B.Update their website. C.Answer a few questions online. 4. When will the man play badminton? A.On Monday afternoon.B.On Tuesday morning. C.On Tuesday afternoon. 5. What is the main topic of the conversation? A.Future plans. B.Charity work. C.A graduation ceremony. 第二节（共15小题：每小题15分，满分225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恩。 6. What's the matter with the man? A.He lost his keys. B.He couldn't find his way. C.He forgot the time of the exhibition. 7. Where are the speakers probably? A.On the street. B.In a museum. C.In a town hall. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What has Richard done for Liz? A.He has booked her a flight. B.He has driven her to the airport. C.He has arranged a holiday for her. 9.What concerns Richard about flying? A.The safety of planes. B.The high cost of tickets. C.The effect on the environment. 10.What does Liz promise to do? A.Talk to her bosses about online meeting. B.Send the man a message after landing. C.Stop travelling by plane from now on. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.Which language learning app does the woman prefer? A.Babbel. B.Busuu. C.Duolingo. 12.Why does the woman refuse to take a Japanese class? A.It's not enjoyable. B.There aren't any classes nearby. C.She doesn't have enough money to pay for it. 13.What is the reason for the woman to learn Japanese? A.To work in Japan. B.To make more Japanese friends. C.To speak with her friend's mother. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.Where do the plants in the man's bathroom naturally grow? A.Near waterfalls. B.In jungles. C.In the desert. 15.What is special about the man's favorite plant? A.It needs little water. B.It has white markings C.It is poisonous to cats. 16.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Friends. B.Brother and sister. C.Gardener and visitor. 17.What is the woman's main concern in choosing her first plant? A.It must be cheap. B.It must be easy to care for.C.It must be safe for her pets 听第10段材料，回答第18至20愿 18.What was Abbie doing when she discovered the bottle? A.She was helping to clean up a beach.B.She was studying in the science club C.She was celebrating Father's Day with her family. 19.What's in the bottle found by Abbie? A.A drawing. B.A contact form C.A scientifie paper 20.How did the high school students feel about receiving the letter back? A.Happy. B.Curious. C.Surprised. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每恩所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，进出最佳选项， Looking for a big-leafed houseplant that will make a statement in your room and decorate your home?If so,then you've come to the right place! Peace Lily Extremely easy to look after,this popular,flowering plant is very tolerant and undemanding. 第2页共10页（高一英语） It is a beloved houseplant for its large,glossy oval leaves nd unusual white spoon-shaped flowers.Typically blooming in spring,this lovely plant can effectively brighten up a living space. African Mask Plant This indoor plant is a smaller plant with large dark green leaves that are shaped like a heart. Native to tropical(热带a的）parts of Africa,it prefers high heat and high humidity.That can be somewhat a tricky task for the average plant owner to achieve in their home,who is likely to have trouble duplicating (these steamy conditions. Snake Plant Commonly referred to as mother-in-law's tongue,it is one of the easiest houseplants to take care of.With tall,twisting sword-shaped leaves that grow upright,it has air-purifying capabilities and can merrilygrow in almost dark oesof the house.But the plant is poisonous to dogs and cats,so it's wise to keep this plant away from them,if your pets are plant chewers. Kentia Palm Caring for the Kentia Palm plant is very straightforward,which can be neglected for weeks at a time.Quite enjoying a bit of shade,it has big leaves that grow from a narrow base and is great for filling a comer without taking up much floor-space.Place it in front of a blank wall, and its arching fronds(大型复叶)will cast beautiful shadows. 21.Which of the following requires an experienced plant owner? A.Peace Lily. B.African Mask Plant.C.Snake Plant. D.Kentia Palm. 22.What do we know about the Snake Plant? A.It poses little danger to dogs and cats.B.It is better for purifying air than others. C.It gets its name from a poisonous snake.D.It grows well in shady areas of the house. 23.What feature do the listed household plants share? A.Distinctive leaves. B.Flowering season. C.Growth temperature D.Striking size. An 89-year-old man.Manfred Steiner,has reached a goal he spent 20 years working toward and nearly a lifetime thinking about:ring his Ph.D.And now he is a physicist. Steiner values this degree because it is what he always wanted and because he overcame health problems that could have affected his studies."But I made it,and this was the most satisfactory point in my life,to finish it,"he said. When he was young.Steiner wanted to become a physicist after reading about Albert Einstein.But his mother and uncle persuaded him that studying medicine would be a better choice.He earned his medical degree in 1955 and moved to the US soon after. Steiner studied hematology (at Tufts University and biochemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.He became a full professor and led the hematology department at Brown's medical school from 1985 to 1994.Steiner helped establish a research program in hematology at the University of North Carolina.He directed that program until he 第3页共10页（高一英语） retired from medicine in 2000. Steiner found medical research pleasing,but it was not quite the same as his interest in physics."was something like a wish that was never fulfilled,that always stuck in the back of my head,"he said.At age 70,he started taking undergraduate classes. Physics professor Brad Marston was surprised when Steiner entered his quantum mechanics (最子力学)class.But he became Steiner'sadviser for hisdisseration(学位论after realizing how serious Steiner was about the subject and how hard he worked."He has written many papers in medical scince,more papers than I've written in physics,"Marston said."One thing hat's really true about Manfred is that he perseveres(坚特).” After the university published a story about Steiner on its website,people across the US contacted him to ask for advice on how to go after their dreams later in life.His advice is:Do what you love to do. 24.Why did Steiner value his degree inphysics? A.Because it solved his health problems.B.Because it was his long-pursued dream. C.Because it met his mother's expectation.D.Because it was inspired by Albert Einstein 25.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A.Steiner's contributions to teaching. B.Steiner's researches after retirement. C.Steiner's achievements in hematology.D.Steiner's performances at Tufts University. 26.What impressed Professor Marston most about Steiner? A.His taking undergraduate classes at 70.B.His writing more papers in physics C.His sticking to becoming a physicist.D.His being arole model for Americans. 27.Which of the following can best describe Steiner? A.Active and open-minded. B.Enthusiastic and easy-going. C.Intelligent and warm-hearted. D.Perseverant and hard-working. C When I was five,I once peeled off the paper that enveloped my crayons and snapped them in two.My great enthusiasm was dampened (to find just more crayons inside.When I started writing words with pencils,I would twist them inside a sharpener to see if the pencil lead went all the way through the body.Growing up,I saw my television taken apart to reveal the inner workings that only made sense when I did a degree in physics. Then I landed a career in engineering,spending six years as part of the team that designed the Shard,a famous building in London.Actually,whether I knew it or not,I was already on a mission to understand how things are formed. After exploring the big I decided to turn to the small.I realized whatever matter forms human-made objects,complex devices are made up of fundamental building blocks,without which our complex machinery wouldn'texist. It is this idea that inspired my book where I select what I believe are seven oeents that form the basis of the world---the nail,the wheel,the spring,the magnet,the lens,the pump and the string.Together they compose a vast range of innovations (in terms of their 第4页共10页（高-英语》 underlying scientific principles and the filelds of engineering they touch.They've changed our technology,and had a sweeping impact on our history,arts,culture,communication, political and power structures,etc. The blender we use to make baby's food relies on gears ()which couldn't exist without the wheel.The speaker on the phone relies on a magnet.Even when we think of larger and more complex objects---diggers,skyscrapers,satellites--we come back to the same seven foundational innovations. So,look around you,and ask questions about what you see:reignite (that childhood curiosity.Hopefully,that will inspire you to investigate and lead you toa better understanding of the building blocks of our world. 28.Why does the author mention crayons in Paragraph 1? A.To explain his choice of college major. B.To demonstrate his fascination with tools. C.To highlight his disappointment at the discovery D.To show his early passion for the insides of objects. 29.What made the author's book possible? A.His experience in designing buildings B.His understanding of the origin of things. C.His finding of the make-up of machinery. D.His viewpoint on the operation of the world. 30.What do we know about the seven core elements? A.They throw light on scientific principles. B.They have a great influence on society. C.They mark an age of technological innovation. D.They represent the advancement in engineering. 31.What can be the best title for the text? A.Small Things That Count B.Big Dreams That Reward C.Ask the Right Questions D.Understand Core Elements 0 Humans,by nature,have always lived in groups and social interaction is fundamental for every part of our health.Lack of it can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.A strong support network and solid community bonds promote our emotional and physical health,and are critical components of a balanced adult life.However,just as with many other aspects of our lives,there seems to be a limit to how large our personal networks can grow. Back in 1992,a British scholar named Robin Dunbar came up with a hypothetical ( number defining the maximum sum of meaningful human relationships a person can have.The number,which was later named after him,was discovered accidentally while he was studying the cleaning and brushing tendencies-a social behavior--of non-human primates(灵长类动 Around that time,researchers had discovered that the large brain of these primates was a 第5页共10页（高一英语） result of their socially complex socleties.The relevance was that the larger the brain, the larger the animal's social group was likely to be.Scientists could then theoretically use an nimal's brin size tocuate how many members could make up this group.Dunbar applied this theory to humans,and the resulting number was roughly 150. Dunbar's Number,however,only refers to the limit of meaningful contacts within our social network.It does not account for other relationships.Human social relationships tend to have numerous layers,and extend outward from the individual in circles with the same center. The innermost circle contains five people:our loved ones.The nextcrle holds of our good friends.The third circle is reserved for people we consider friends,and the fourth is where the limit of 150 can be found.Nowadays,with various forms of electronic communication,such as websites for socil networking and microblogging.people find it very onvenint tocreate online communities to share information,ideas,personal messages,and other contents. Consequently,it is possible for a human to get into the fifth(500 acquaintances)circle,an impressive breakthrough that wasdifcoachieve in the past. 32.What can be leared about Dunbar's Number in Paragraph 2? A.It is confirmed by the social reality. B.It serves as an accurate measurement. C.It is backed by a certain theoretical basis. D.It establishes links between health and network. 33.Which of the following diagrams illustrates human social relationships? YOL YOU OU YOU 34.Why is it easy today to go beyond the fourth cirele of human relationships? A.Human brains are becoming bigger and bigger. B.Social media have contributed to the phenomenon. C.Meaningful contacts grow significantly with age. D.People are eager to improve every aspect of their lives. 35.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Group Living:A Solution to Health Problems B.Dunbar's Theory:A Ladder to Career Success C.Social Network:A Source of Endless Pleasure D.Dunbar's Number:A Measure of Social Relations 第二节七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下列短文，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。 第6页共10页（高一英语） There are only a few truly pleasant smells to wake up to in the morning.It might be the aroma of freshly baked bread,or the scent of your freshly brushed teeth---but for me,it's the smell of freshly brewed coffee.36 If you're a big fan of coffee,you'll understand that opening a new packet of coffee releases an amazing smell--fresh,roasted coffee beans.Delicious!And if you've got a nose for the stuff, you'll be able to identify the beans'origin--Colombia,Vietnam or Brazil-.the world's biggest coffee producer.Tim Hayward is a food writer and coffee shop owner.37"When you walk into the coffee shop in the morning and that smell hits you,you're getting physiological(生a理上的)responses,"he told the BBC. I know from experience when I walk into a cafe for my double espresso or flat white,my mouth begins to water in anticipation.38 However,this feeling sometimes turns to disappointment when I actually start drinking my hot beverage-the taste just doesn't match the smell.This is particularly the case when I order a coffee to go in a tall paper cup and sip the liquid through a hole in the lid.39 Tim Hayward describes this process as"weird"and"bafing".He says,"You walk into the coffee shop,you get the smell,but when you actually take the drink out,you are drinking it from something that is designed to deliver the hot liquid directly past your tongue,but prevent any smell coming up to your nose."40 In 2011,it was estimated that 2.5 billion coffee cups were thrown away each year in the UK,and that figure is likely to be higher now.So maybe now is the time to really wake up and smell the coffee by drinking from a cup or mug in a cafe, chatting with friends and saving the planet. A.He believes the smell is absolutely vital. B.Coffee beans'origin makes all the difference. C.In a word,saving our planet is on the top of our agenda. D.Yes,it's convenient,but is it really the right way to appreciate it? E.As well as eliminating the smell,takeaway coffee cups create a lot of waste. F.Although it's the caffeine hit that I'm after,it's the smell that makes me feel good. G.Just a sniff of it makes me jump out of bed and rush to the kitchen for a coffee. 第三部分语言知识运用（共四节；满分55分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） "Found something!"Susan Baur,a swimmer,ducks into the water.She 41,holding a pair of swimming goggles(护目镜).These are passed to a kayaker(皮划艇桨手)，who waves them 42,like a prize,before throwing them in a basket.When the team returns to 43,the women are smiling and cracking jokes about the 44 and their pull. Since 2017,Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG),which accepts 45 older women as members,has made it its mission to 46 trash from ponds across Cape Cod. Many outsiders have expressed their 47 to OLAUG for cleaning up the ponds;a number,however,have48 why they refer to themselves as "old ladies"."You should 第7页共10页（高一英语） call yourselves the Mermaids (Against Glitter Litter."Others have said she should open the group to all 49,and even to men. 50 they admit that it wasn't51 a conscious choice,they now believe that the"old lady"52 is a crucial part of what the group is about."Women over 65 tend to feel the restriction of aging,"Baur says."Part of the goal of OLAUG is to53 that older women can do a lot more than people might think." Criticism 54,the most common response is"I want to join you".And after that first dive,the new application excitement is55 with a lot on the waiting list to be one of them. 41.A.surfaces B.surfs C.flows D.bathes 42.A.forward B.back C.overhead D.downward 43.A.border B.home C.pond D.shore 44.A.match B.dive C.voyage D.drag 45.A.precisely B.absolutely C.mainly D.merely 46.A.recover B.reuse C.remove D.release 47.A.gratitude B.concern C.sympathy D.curiosity 48.A.commented B.questioned C.proposed D.doubted 49.A.g5 B.ranks C.sections D.genders 50.A.As B.Although C.Since D.Unless 51.A.occasionally B.eventually C.initially D.frequently 52.A.profession B.distinction C.personality D.identity 53.A.prove B.remind C.wam D.declare 54.A.altogether B.beyond C.aside D.besides 55.A.alarming B.infectious C.fierce D.worrying 第二节短文语法填空（共10小题；每小题15分，满分15分） Early June in China is a crucial time for families with high school students,as it is the Gaokao-the annual Chinese college entrance examination. Starting on June 7,the intense exam period lasts for two to four days,56 (depend)on the particular province.In 2023,12.91 million students took part in the Gaokao-0000 more than the year before,and the most in the history of the Gaokao. On Gaokao days,57 whole of society is mobilized (to help students.There are usually several rounds of security checks on the exam venues ()Emergency medical assistance needs58(put)in place,and police will be deployed for protection and rafcrdintionaround the venues Every year,there are stories ofpolicemen and axi drivers offering free59(ride)to students running late for their exams. In China,the nine-year compulsory education 60(fund)by the government.After those nie years,Gaokao allows the opportunity to gain admission intocoler universities for 61 (high)education. The admission rate via Gaokao has increased from 4 percent in 1977,62 the exam 第8页共10页（高一英语） was resumed(重新开始)，to85 percent in2022.However,,as in other xm around the world4, students are also competing for the limited seats at the best universities and colleges. 63 the marks of the exam are the only standard of enrolling students,Gaokao provides the students with a fair chance of altering the course of their lives,especially those from the derdeveloped..Getting into an elite(最优秀的)物university could also mean better chances of employment and higher payment64graduation.Most of the Chinese perents invest heavily in the education of their children,and Gaokao is the time to reap that harvest. Every year,during the days of the exam,Gaokao-related topics take Chinese social media by storm.For those who have already passed the exam,it is a time of sending best wishes, reminders or 65 (simple)nostalgia (towards youth.The questions on the exam papers aso appear mongthe most search hashtags(#号t标签)of the day. But as the exams finish in most regions by the end of June 8,most students have now started to enjoy their summer vacations--before their final marks are unveiled. 第三节单句填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分】 66.Despite facing many challenges,she managed to live up to her parents'(expect) by graduating with honors. 67.Since teenagers are faced with a variety of stressors that can contribute to feelings of stress and anxiety during their adolescence,it's vital that their diet(vary),balanced and tailored to their individual needs. 68.With many wild animals gradually dying out,the present situation deserves(pay) attention to. 69.A tiny monkey was left momentarily dazed(神智不清的）after (strike)by a motorcycle while crossing the road. 70.Unlike most of the Netherlands,Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly (consist)of sand. 71.We will talk about a particular type of comfort food power mainly lies in the associations it calls to mind. 72.Different peoplebased on their prisrefereesand personal histories of is to particular music,will have different experiences when (expose)to a particular piece of music. 73.The big fire is said (consume)the hotel by the time the firefighters arrived. 74.The bill he (oppose)since he took office was eventually passed,resulting in more young men being recruited into the army. 75.Was it the youngman's casual attitude in the interview cost him the job? 76.The latest album from the band(feature)their new single has met with a mixec reception from fans. 77.Howson starred as Heatheliff in a film (adapt)of Wuthering Heights released in 2011. 第9页共10页（商一英语） 78.As they gasped and felt the freedom of open air,a glorious ray of sunshine brightened their faces,as if(praise)the heroic act of these selfless and courageous soldiers. 79.The riations I bad in that process helped me gain insights medicine and science and ultimately got me ready to integrate()self-care into my daily life. 80.The results of such investigations as have been made so far,are (contradict). 第四节完成句子（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 81.Wt」 (求知若渴)，he has thrown himself into the research on Al in the recent fe years. 82.It is not memory but creativity (对..必不可少)the lifelong development of teepagers. 83.Iofen (不慌不忙地享用)breakfast while listening to music,hich guarantees a good mood for the day. 84.Despite the loss of hearing,his outstanding contribution to classical music 充分 说明)his great talent. 85.The Chinese knot,which (经受住了时间的考验)，proves to be an part of Chinese culture. 86.He devoted himself to the cause of charity,and his selfless efforts were (值得认 可 87.t (我突然想到thatIcouheioby tuingtotheproffor help. 88. (悲痛欲绝)，Leo lay in bed,unable to accept the fact that his best friend had left him. 89. G话应新环境)isoeasy task You need tostepou of yourmfort0ne 90.The audience (操发出拾情的改呼when the musician stepped onto the stage 第四部分应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你所在的学校凝影社团上周五去公显采凤。请给你的英国好友Cs 写一封邮件分享你的这次经历，内容包括： 1.你的作品内容： 2.你的感想。 注意：1.词数：80词左右： 2.可以通当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Chris, Yours, Li Hua 第10页共10页（高一英语）