天津市建华中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题

2023-2024学年第一学期高一年级期中英语质量调查试卷 一、单项选择 1．______ with him about the topic was a waste of time — he was always stubborn. A．Debate B．Debating C．Debated D．Debates 2．My first ____ of our English teacher was that she was too strict, but now she is a patient and kind-hearted lady in my mind. A．criticism B．association C．conclusion D．impression 3．With the exam approaching, you should exercise regularly to keep ______. A．intelligent B．energetic C．wealthy D．attractive 4．—What do you think of your new friend? —She is very ________ of helping other people who are in trouble. A．fond B．likely C．glad D．friendly 5．—Do you mind me putting your photo on the Internet? —______. A．Yes, go ahead, please B．No, I do mind C．I’d rather you didn’t D．No, I’d love to 6．You can then spend three days________ the rainforest with a local guide and you can enjoy the plants and animals________ the rainforest. A．to explore, unique to. B．exploring, unique to C．exploring, addicted to D．to explore, addicted to 7．Tony ______ up the new toy car and let it run across the room, making his little brother fascinated by the magic. A．burnt B．cut C．wound D．broke 8．My uncle, along with his colleagues, _______ an art exhibition in Beijing at this time, A．have attended B．has attended C．are attending D．is attending 9．Mary, ________ drawings were shown at the exhibition last month, is a model student. A．who B．which C．whom D．whose 10．Einstein was one of the greatest scientists______ changed the way we think. A．which B．who C．whose D．what 11．This is the way _______ I have thought of to solve the problem. A．how B．where C．that D．in which 12．It was in the small house ________ was built with stones by his father ________ he spent his childhood. A．which, which B．that, which C．which, that D．that, where 13．--- Tom, you win the competition again! Anything to share? --- The most important advice ________ I’d like to give is to go all out. A．where B．what C．that D．how 14．The numbers that researchers get from the experiments can be ________ , just like number puzzles. A．inspiring B．confusing C．worrying D．disappointing 15．The stories __________ were written by Mark Twain are often humorous. A．which B．they C．it D．what 16．He said he would never forget the day ________ he spent with his girlfriend in the country. A．that B．when C．how D．where 17．That is the reason ________ he gave us for carrying out the plan. A．because B．why C．when D．which 18．–How are things going ? -Well, they have set out to deal with the present situation____ they think draws their immediate attention. A．what B．where C．when D．which 19．Longji Rice Terraces provide a perfect environment for birds and fish, some of which feed on insects ______ can harm the rice crops. A．what B．where C．that D．whom 20．Even though Tu Youyou is not interested in fame, she has become a scientist _____ work is internationally renowned. A．which B．where C．whose D．as 二、完形填空 My dad is from the “Deep South” but I grew up in the North with my mother’s family. We have always noticed that my dad has many 21 customs. When I planned to 22 on New Year’s Eve in Washington D．C．, my dad came to me with a(n) 23 that I was certainly not expecting. He was worried that he couldn’t get his 24 if we were away from home on New Year’s Day. 25 , southerners eating black-eyed peas as the first meal of the New Year is said to bring 26 and boom. There was no 27 he was going to miss out on a whole year of luck, so we had to figure out a(n) 28 . I was 29 , and with only about a month before my wedding, you can imagine my 30 . I was unlikely and unwilling to suddenly 31 the location only because of his peas. Thank our lucky peas that my mom agreed to 32 his favorite food to start the year, 33 them, and bring them along from home. 34 was avoided, and the night went on as planned. After the party ended and we returned to our hotel for the night, my new husband 35 in front of our door and made me stand there as he walked in the door and 36 to come back out for me. I was 37 and asked him what he was doing. He smiled and told me that it was after 38 . A man had to go through the 39 first on New Year’s Day, which brought protection. Then he went on to tell me that it was Dad who had told him about the 40 . 21．A．ancient B．strange C．religious D．stupid 22．A．be paid B．be honoured C．get married D．get changed 23．A．concern B．arrangement C．instruction D．request 24．A．peas B．meals C．clothes D．gifts 25．A．Deliberately B．Formally C．Personally D．Traditionally 26．A．honor B．safety C．chance D．luck 27．A．doubt B．question C．way D．wonder 28．A．explanation B．solution C．intention D．conclusion 29．A．confused B．embarrassed C．bored D．overjoyed 30．A．shame B．disappointment C．excitement D．expectation 31．A．indicate B．switch C．find D．determine 32．A．buy B．eat C．cook D．grow 33．A．hide B．collect C．freeze D．share 34．A．Trouble B．Danger C．Doubt D．Inconvenience 35．A．wandered B．appeared C．shouted D．stopped 36．A．turned B．offered C．insisted D．advised 37．A．frightened B．surprised C．tired D．ashamed 38．A．class B．wedding C．midnight D．dinner 39．A．window B．roof C．door D．wall 40．A．story B．joke C．history D．custom 三、阅读理解 A篇 University Shotokan Karate Club Learn Karate-self-defence and fitness The university karate club was founded in 1962. All grades from beginners to advanced are welcome. The classes are suitable for both men and women, and several women have obtained their black belts. TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 6: 00 p. m. -8: 00 p. m. WEAVER HOUSE GYM FIRST LESSON FREE Hardly any of us have experienced real violence, but, over the last five years, attacks on innocent people have increased. Each of us has some ability to defend ourselves, and by learning a form of self-defence, we are not only increasing that ability, but also doing something to build our own sense of respect. Karate will show you a lot of simple and effective techniques to protect yourself, giving you increased self-confidence. Far too many people think martial arts are about violence. Martial-arts training is based on a lot of respect, self-discipline, self-control and non-violence. We learn basic etiquette, courtesy and tolerance. Good manners and consideration for others are expected at all times. Karate is the practice of blocking and striking techniques for the purpose of self-defence, health and self-development. Karate exercises the entire body. Techniques are practised on both sides of the body; therefore, muscle imbalances do not occur, and the strength, coordination, flexibility and agility of both sides of the body are improved. Regular training in karate improves the body’s physical endurance and flexibility. It also helps concentration and produces the mental calm and assurance that come from knowing we can defend ourselves. Karate has many benefits but they do not come easily or overnight. Training requires ongoing commitment and hard work. Some of you will give up, but a few of you will get your black belts. 41．The passage is mainly intended to _______ . A．attract readers to join the club B．tell readers the benefits of karate C．encourage people to get their black belts D．correct people’s misunderstanding of karate 42．What can be learned about University Shotokan Karate Club? A．It offers 4 hours of lessons every week. B．Members don’t need to pay for the lessons. C．It tests members to see what level they are at. D．More men than women have been its members. 43．According to the passage, which of the following statements about karate is true? A．It focuses as much on self-defence as on attack. B．It makes people healthy physically instead of mentally. C．It involves people’s arm muscles more than thigh muscles. D．It cultivates people’s respect for themselves as well as for others. B篇 Sometimes a book comes along that isn’t just “interesting” or “well done”— it’s a book where it seems like the author looked into your brain and wrote a book specifically for you. A book like that for me was released this week. It’s called 100 Things We’ve Lost to the Internet, written by editor Pamela Paul. Paul lists 100 things we used to do that the Internet has either changed or taken over completely: writing letters, print newspapers, the joys of being bored, and not having all the knowledge in the world in your pocket. As I’m a longtime accumulator of random knowledge, certain entries on the list—Being the Only One, Figuring Out Who That Actor is—hit me where live; remembering detailed facts is no longer  nearly as impressive when everyone has the capability to find the answer in seconds. On and on the list goes, with every minor shift adding to the pile. What this book does so well is illustrate the growth of that pile; while any individual item might be no big deal, the collected set is significant. It’s a list of ways in which the world now is different from the world then. Obviously, Paul isn’t saying that everything back then was better. Time marches on, after all. and it’s tough to argue against the many benefits that the Internet has brought into our lives. But that isn’t really the point. It’s not about whether it used to be better. It’s that it used to be different. 100 Things We’ve Lost to the Internet is a fun read for those of us who share some of Paul’s memories and experiences. We remember what it was like and we like to remember. The landscape has shifted, and no doubt it will shift again as technology’s advancement continues apace. This book serves as a reminder of the simple truth that when gains are made, sometimes something is lost. 44．What is the purpose of the text? A．To review and recommend a good read. B．To comment on the effect of the Internet. C．To argue for the viewpoint of a new book. D．To urge the readers to value what they have. 45．Which might be entries on Paul’s list? A．Maps and Eye Contact. B．E-pay and Compact Disks. C．Postcards and Homeschooling D．Bad Photos and Washing Machines. 46．What does the underlined phrase “hit me where l live” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Prove what I’m good at. B．Introduce how I grew up. C．Describe the place I live in. D．Speak out what is on my mind. 47．What conclusion has the author drawn after reading Paul’s book? A．Things in the past are better. B．There’re no gains without pains. C．The internet is a double-edged sword. D．Technology is constantly changing the world. C篇 Putonghua is the official language on the mainland, but if history had played out differently, most of the people could have been speaking Cantonese. In 1912, shortly after the end of the Qing dynasty, the founding fathers of the republic met to decide which language should be spoken in the new China. Mandarin - now known as Putonghua - was just a northern dialect spoken by the hated Manchurian officials at that time. While it had served as China’s lingua franca(混合语) for centuries, many saw it as an “impure form” of Chinese. Many of the leaders, including Sun Yat-sen, were from Guangdong - where people are open to new ideas. A great debate started and eventually led to a formal vote. Cantonese lost out by a small margin to Putonghua and the rest is history. While historians today still argue about whether this story is real, it is something Guangdong people love to tell. Many Cantonese speakers feel proud of their native language, saying it has more in common with the classical Chinese than Putonghua - which is a mix of northern dialects heavily influenced by Manchurian and Mongolian. Linguists agree to some degree. “Cantonese is closer to classical Chinese in its pronunciation and some grammar,” Jiang Wenxian, a Chinese language scholar, said. “Using Cantonese to read classical poetry is a real pleasure,” he said. “Many ancient poems don’t rhyme(押韵) when you read them in Putonghua, but they do in Cantonese.” “Cantonese keeps a flavor of ancient Chinese. Nowadays few people understand classical Chinese, so Cantonese should be protected as a type of language fossil helping us study ancient Chinese culture.” Cantonese is spoken by about 70 million people in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macau and communities abroad.   In the 17th and 18th centuries, Guangdong was the only Chinese province allowed to trade directly with foreigners. Many Westerners at the time learned Cantonese. Up till very recently, there were more Cantonese speakers in overseas Chinese communities than Putonghua speakers. In Canada, for example, Cantonese is the third most commonly spoken language after English and French. 48．What’s the function of the first paragraph? A．To introduce the topic. B．To attraction people’s attention. C．To summarize the whole passage. D．To show the importance of Putonghua. 49．What can we learn from the fourth paragraph? A．Most of the leaders are in favor of Putonghua. B．Most of the leaders came from Guangdong at that time. C．Guangdong people are more likely to accept new ideas. D．Sun Yat-sen suggested having a debate to decide on the new language. 50．Why Cantonese should be protected as a type of language fossil? A．Because it’s as important as Putonghua. B．Because it is an ancient language with a long history. C．Because nowadays few people can understand Cantonese. D．Because it is very helpful when studying Chinese culture. 51．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．New language, New China. B．How Putonghua defeated Cantonese C．The development of an official language D．Cantonese almost became the official language D篇 My 16-year-old niece Jenny started using Facebook about half a year ago. At first she loved using it very much because she could make so many new friends on it. However, as time went by, she used it less and less. You may wonder why. Well, it’s because every time she used it, she became sad. It seemed to her that everyone using Facebook was living a perfect life except her. I don’t think Jenny is alone. In this day of social media, the whole “comparing thing” has gotten out of control. We are influenced daily by all kinds of things on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram where we see only the happy parts of life. You see friends’ baby pictures, beautiful houses and “perfect” lives and you feel like we need to be farther along than where you are. You see pictures of your coworker’s “best vacation ever” and then you compare your life to theirs. But what you see is just a special second of their lives. Social media only gives us a look at them for a very short time. It can be lying and we never truly know the whole story. We are so good at showing others on social media that everything is “fine”, and we can never correctly judge what they post on social media. Remember that someone who looks very well does not mean that they are not dealing with something bigger under the surface. You can never compare your inside with someone else’s outside. So next time you find someone showing off something on social media, cease feeling sad about yourself. 52．By saying “I don’t think Jenny is alone”, the writer means that ________ . A．Jenny has many friends on the Facebook B．not just Jenny doesn’t live a perfect life C．many people feel the same about using Facebook D．more and more people are using Facebook recently 53．What is implied about people who use social media in paragraph 2? A．They are usually very happy about their lives. B．They often travel in order to take good pictures. C．They like posting things that they haven’t really done. D．They like posting pictures to show their “perfect” life. 54．What does the underlined word “cease” in the last paragraph mean? A．stop B．begin C．change D．keep 55．The passage is most probably written to tell us to stop _______. A．feeling sad about ourselves B．showing off on social media C．comparing ourselves with others D．using Facebook as soon as possible 四. 用方框内所给词组的正确形式完成下面的句子。 make one’s fortune, be up to, turn up, work out, lose track of, feel down, be known for, turn around, be ashamed of, supple for, settle for, be praised for, pick up, leave…behind, now and then, be in trouble, remind…of, look back, in particular, go all out, take part in, deal with, around the corner 1. Christmas is ________________ and we are busy shopping and decorating our house. 2. When the man ________________ at his childhood, he regretted having wasted too much time. 3. Don’t worry. I will _____________ your problems at once, 4. Sometimes I like lying on the beach, thinking of nothing ____________, just enjoying the sunshine. 5. Although we lost the match, we will _______________ to do better. 6. His powerful words in the summary __________ me ___________ a writer. 7. He decided that he must evacuate (撤离)his family with him as it was too dangerous to __________ them ____________. 8. The young man ______________ his selfless help to the homeless and the poor. 9. The woman checked her watch ____________ to make sure she wouldn’t be late for work. 10. He needs to ___________ his son on his way home. 11. My parents always tell me that whenever ______________ I can return home and ask them for help. 12. I couldn’t afford the house I really wanted, so I had to ___________ second best. 13. You can turn to your good friend for help when you ____________. 14. As a word-famous American short story writer, O. Henry _____________ the surprise endings of his works. 15. Bob and Jimmy agreed to meet 20 years later, but after a year or two they ____________ each other. 16. As an honest man, Jimmy _________________ having a friend like me as I often tell lies. 17. Bob kept waiting for his friend in the cold wind because he thought it would be worth it if his old partner __________________. 18. To our delight, things ____________________ quite well for both my friend and me. 19. The doctor asked me to ___________________ and let him look at back. 20. My friend Susan is a lucky dog. She _________________ by running a café on her own. 试卷第8页，共11页 试卷第7页，共11页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 答案第10页，共10页 答案第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2023-2024学年第一学期高一年级期中英语质量调查试卷 参考答案 单选（每道题1分，共20题） 1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．B 7．C 8．D 9．D 10．B 11．C 12．C 13．C 14．B 15．A 16．A 17．D 18．D 19．C 20．C 完形填空（每题1.5分，共20题） 21．B 22．C 23．A 24．A 25．D 26．D 27．C 28．B 29．A 30．C 31．B 32．C 33．C 34．A 35．D 36．A 37．B 38．B 39．C 40．D 阅读理解（每题2分，共15题） 41．A 42．A 43．D 44．A 45．A 46．D 47．D 48．A 49．C 50．D 51．D 52．C 53．D 54．A 55．C 四. 用方框内所给词组的正确形式完成下面的句子。(每题1分，共20题) 1. around the corner 2. looked back 3. deal with 4. in particular 5. go all out 6. remind of 7. leave behind 8. was/is praised for 9. now and then 10. pick up 11. am in trouble 12. settle for 13. feel down 14. is known for 15. lost track of 16. is ashamed of 17. turned up 18. have worked out 19. turned around 20. makes her fortune 答案第2页，共2页 答案第1页，共2页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$