福建省莆田市荔城区莆田第四中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题

2023-2024 莆田四中高一上期中考试卷 （考试时间 120 分钟，满分 150 分） 第 I 卷（选择题，共 95 分） 第一部分 听力（略） 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分） 第一节（共 19 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 47.5 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Journey Back in Time with Scholars Classical Provence(13 days) Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence, France, with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments(遗迹) in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile-roofed(瓦屋顶) villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience. Southern Spain(15 days) Spain has lovely white towns and the scent(芳香) of oranges, but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks, Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo, Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture. China's Sacred Landscapes (21days) Discover the China of “past ages”, its walled cities, temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp. Highlights(精彩之处) include China's most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhou's rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai. Tunisia (17days) Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata, unique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches. 21. What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain? A. Historical monuments. B. Fields of flowers. C. Van Gogh's paintings. D. Greek buildings. 22. Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about? A. France. B. Spain. C. China. D. Tunisia. 23. Which of the following highlight the Tunisian tour? A. White towns. B. Underground cities. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 C. Tile-roofed villages. D. Rolling hills. B Would you like your kids to have fun in the kitchen while learning to make healthy foods for themselves? Maybe they can become little kitchen helpers as long as they can hold a spoon. When they can hold a carrot stick or pick up something small with their tiny fingers, it is the time for kids to learn to like vegetables. As they get older, kids can help to prepare one or more favorite meals each week. And finally, they may take a turn as the main chef (厨师). For some kids, it's surprising to learn that soup doesn't just come from a can and that pizza doesn't always come in a box. In fact, pizzas don't need to be fatty or oily—they can be a healthy way pack lots of vegetables into family menus. If kids don't like homemade soups or cooked vegetables, they may become more “vegetable friendly” when they help with preparation. To start, they can wash carrots. When they are older and can use knives safely, they may help with cutting. You'll find that they've eaten half the carrot long before you start cooking the soup. Besides, getting kids to help with cooking can make Mom or Dad free from feeling like a short-order(快餐) cook. For parents, your job is to make sure there are safe cooking plans to protect the kids from getting hurt. Find ways to help kids take part in cooking more actively. You can describe what they are doing, tell them where food comes from, raise questions to encourage them to talk more,etc. 24. What does the author say in the first paragraph? A. Kids like to cook for themselves. B. It's natural for kids to enjoy cooking. C. Older kids are able to cook by themselves. D. It's never too early to get kids to help with cooking. 25. What can kids learn while helping with cooking according to the text? A. How to use knives safely. B. How to make a short order. C. How to eat in a healthy way. D. How to choose food for the family. 26. What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To share experience. B. To give parents advice. C. To offer cooking methods. D. To give parents encouragement. 27. What is the best title for the text? A. Kids Can Cook B. Cooking at Home C. Learning to Cook a Meal D. Parents Are Short-Order Cooks C Peterson Moturi journeyed to Nairobi, Kenya in 2014 to find a better life for himself. Initially, he would sell drinking water and groundnuts, as well as working as a car wash attendant before becoming a watchman for night duties. Since his goal was to join law school, he saved Kes 50, 000, which he used to pay for his admission to law school. He applied for admission to the Kenya School of Law(KSL) in 2016 and was successful, but the biggest 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 headache facing him was that he didn't have enough money to pay his fees. Fortunately, he got some financial assistance from Mr. PLO Lumumba, who was then the school director and offered him a scholarship. However, Moturi was then faced with the challenging task of working at night and attending class during the day. Unfortunately, when he sat for his final exams, he got a Pass, which could not allow him to move to the next stage, attaining a law degree. That meant he had to score at least a credit and find money to pay for his diploma courses. He decided to approach his employer, Radar Security, for help. He honestly told his boss that he failed and wondered if he could sponsor him for the diploma once again. To his surprise, his boss agreed, and in no time, he was back in class. “Now I am a joyful man. I am graduating with a credit score. I can now go ahead, pursue a law degree and become an advocate,” he said at the graduation ceremony. Though dressed in the usual graduation regalia(礼服), Moturi somehow appeared different from his colleagues due to the security guard uniform he wore underneath. The 28-year-old man desires to help the less fortunate in society have access to justice. 28. What bothered Moturi most after he gained admission to the KSL? A. Losing his day job. B. Feeding his family. C. Lacking school fees. D. Failing in his final exams. 29. Why did Moturi decide to score at least a credit? A. To enable his boss to sponsor him. B. To succeed in obtaining the scholarship. C. To graduate from the KSL ahead of time. D. To qualify for administration for a law degree. 30. How did Moturi support himself while studying in the KSL? A. By selling daily articles. B. By offering car washing service. C. By serving as a night watchman. D. By asking his family for financial help. 31. Which of the following can best describe Peterson Moturi? A. Generous. B. Modest. C. Imaginative. D. Determined. D Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides. Following the rules, planning your next move and acting as a team member are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life. Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope—jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating. Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. People who watch the event wave 3 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much. Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it —— some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future. Next time you play your favourite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life. 32. What are children expected to learn through playing hide-and-seek? A. Be a team leader. B. Obey the basic rules. C. Act as a grown—up. D. Predict possible danger. 33. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Games can describe life in an exciting way. B. Games can turn real—life experiences into a play. C. Games can make learning life skills more interesting. D. Games can change people's views of sporting events. 34. According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging? A. It inspires people's deep love for the country. B. It proves the exceptional skills of the winners. C. It helps the country out of natural disasters. D. It earns the winners fame and fortune. 35. What's Iribarne's goal of forming the foundation? A. Bringing fun to poor kids. B. Providing soccer balls for children. C. Giving poor kids a chance for a better life. D. Attracting soccer players to help poor kids. E Race walking shares many fitness benefits with running, research shows, while most likely contributing to fewer injuries. It does, however, have its own problem. Race walkers are conditioned (受过训练的) athletes. The longest track and field event at the Summer Olympics is the 50-kilometer race walk, which is about five miles longer than the marathon. But the sport’s rules require that a race walker’s knees stay straight through most of the leg swing and one foot remain in contact(接触) with the ground at all times. It's this strange form that makes race walking such an attractive activity, however, says Jaclyn Norberg, an assistant professor of exercise science at Salem State University in Salem, Mass. Like running, race walking is physically demanding, she says, According to most calculations, race walkers 4 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 moving at a pace of six miles per hour would burn about 800calories (卡路里) per hour, which is approximately (大约) twice as many as they would burn walking, although fewer than running, which would probably burn about 1,000 or more calories per hour. However, race walking does not pound the body as much as running does, Dr. Norberg says.According to her research, runners hit the ground with as much as four times their body weight per step, while race walkers, who do not leave the ground, create only about 1.4 times their body weight with each step. As a result, she says, some of the injuries associated with running, such as runner's knee, are uncommon among race walkers. But the sport's strange form does place considerable stress on the ankles and hips, so people with a history of such injuries might want to be cautious (小心的) in adopting the sport. In fact, anyone wishing to try race walking should probably first consult (咨询) a coach or experienced racer to learn proper technique, she says. It takes some practice. 36. Why are race walkers conditioned athletes? A. They must run long distances. B. They are qualified for the marathon. C. They have to follow special rules. D. They are good at swinging their legs. 37. What advantage does race walking have over running? A. It's more popular at the Olympics. B. It's less challenging physically. C. It's more effective in body building. D. It's less likely to cause knee injuries. 38. What is Dr. Norberg’s suggestion for someone trying race walking? A. Getting experts ’ opinions. B. Having a medical checkup. C. Hiring an experienced coach. D. Doing regular exercises. 39. Which word best describes the author's attitude to race walking? A. Skeptical(怀疑的). B. Objective (客观的) . C. Tolerant(容忍的) . D. Conservative (保守的) . 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives,it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. 40 Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit. ●Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. 41 ●Your metabolism(新陈代谢) gets a head start. 42 If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie(卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day,not in your sleep. ● 43 Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised 5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited. ● 44 If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices. There are a lot of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long. A. You will stick to your diet. B. Your quality of sleep improves. C. You prefer healthy food to fast food. D. There is no reason you should exercise in the morning. E. You can keep your head clear for 4-10 hours after exercise. F. After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day. G. If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or you're doing it now, then listen up! 第三部分语言知识运用(共三节，满分 40 分) 第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A 、B 、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was depressed by my job as a joker(小丑). I 45 made a living of the little money I received. I 46 what this job would bring me. Once I was called in a hospital to 47 a show for the little kids who were 48 for weeks in this hospital. I had no 49 to go, but I had to pay my bills. On reaching the hospital, I - 50 as a joker in the restroom. On my way to the stage, a boy staring at me with 51 eyes caught my attention. He was in a wheelchair and I was told he was suffering from cancer. I could feel the pain he was going through. The smile which 52 on his face upon seeing me made me realize that I must give him some 53 , even if a little. I walked up to the stage and began to show my 54 . I put my heart in it more than anything else I had ever done. I made the kids 55 . They were all enjoying the show.Those smiley faces of the children who were 56 with their lives channeled a new energy within me. After that day my career peaked. I was called to 57 shows, my videos went vi ral on the Internet, and I paid off all my debts. All of this 58 because of that boy in the wheelchair. I decided to visit him once again. When I saw him, my eyes misted over. Despite his sufferings, he kept smiling to 59 . 45. A. especially B. hardly C. obviously D. possibly 46. A. minded B. expected C. ignored D. wondered 47. A. put on B. make up C. take over D. continue with 48. A. adopted B. admitted C. accompanied D. abandoned 49. A. reason B. time C. chance D. mood 50. A. dressed B. appeared C. served D. trained 51. A. helpless B. tearful C. shiny D. sharp 6 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 52. A. hid B. came C. froze D. stayed 53. A. comfort B. surprise C. passion D. guidance 54. A. appreciation B. concern C. tricks D. secrets 55. A. jump B. panic C. laugh D. choke 56. A. competing B. battling C. joking D. interacting 57. A. special B. public C. dangerous D. various 58. A. happened B. began C. remained D. returned 59. A. failure B. luck C. life D. faith 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。 I was very excited when, last week, my friends and I decided to spend 60 (we) weekend in Belgium. The first place we went to was Brussels. Brussels is such 61 beautiful city, although I thought it seemed rather small to be a capital city. We visited the statue of the weeing boy (撒尿小孩铜像), the great town hall and, of course, we did not forget 62 (visit) the famous Belgium chocolate shops. One enjoyable part of my afternoon was 63 (certain) eating a real Belgium waffle (华夫饼) . We found that you can't go far without 64 (come) across waffles in Brussels. They're for sale in shop windows, on the menu at restaurants and are sold by sellers on the side of the street. In the evening we 65 (go) out for a meal with other people on the trip; it was good fun getting to know other students 66 were experiencing living ab road for the first time. After the meal we 67 (take) to a bar to taste some of Belgium's famous beer. On the Sunday we visited the city of Anvers. The city is famous 68 its fashion (时尚) museums. These museums were 69 (interest) and they really showed the differences in fashion over the years. After this little trip, it was time to return home. 第三节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分) 根据汉语意思完成下列句子，每空填一个单词，注意单词的正确形式。 70. Spain (控制) Peru in the 16th century and ruled until 1821. 71. for this reason (正因如此) Spanish is the main official language of Peru. 72. You can then spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals (为 …特有)the rainforest. 73. After (到达目的地), you will have a day to explore and be amazed by this ancient city. 74. Both the island and the Uros homes (由...组成)water plants from the lake. 75. I’ve heard that it is an amazing sight, and I (迫不及待...) go. 76. I (对...好奇) everything. 77. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to (被...所吸引)computer games and the online world. 78. I’ll have to get used to (担负) a lot more. 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 79. Don't reply to any e-mails (request) personal information, no matter how official they look. 第四部分 写作(满分 20 分) 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 David 计划来中国旅游，他希望你给他推荐一个旅游景点，并告知最佳旅游 时间。请你给他发一封邮件， 内容包括： 1. 推荐景点名称； 2. 推荐理由 ; 3. 最佳旅游时间和祝愿。 注意： 1. 词数 80 左右 ; 2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 注 意：可增加细节，使结构完整。 Dear David, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2023-2024 莆田四中高一上学期期中考 参考答案 第一部分 听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 1—5 BCBAC 6—10 ACACA 11—15 ACCBA 16—20 BBCAB 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 60 分） 第一节（共 19 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 47.5 分） A 篇阅读 21-23: ACB; B 篇阅读 24-27: DCBA; C 篇阅读 29-32: CDCD D 篇阅读 32-35: BCAC E 篇阅读 36-39: CDAB 第二节（共 5 小题：每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 40 – 44：GEFBA 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分 30 分） 第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题：每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 45-49: BDABD 50-54: ACBAC 55-59: CBDAC 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 60. our 61. a 62. to visit 63. certainly 64. coming 65. went 66. who/that 67. were taken 68. for 69. interesting 第三节（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 70. took control of 71. It is …that 72.unique to 73.reaching your destination 74. are made of 75. can’t wait to 76.am curious about 77.be attracted to 78.being responsible for 79.requesting 第四部分 写作（满分 20 分） Dear David, Overjoyed to know you intend to travel in China, I’m writing to strongly recommend Jiuzhaigou as your ideal destination. Located in Sichuan province, it enjoys great popularity, attracting tourists home and abroad. What may amaze them most is the clear waterfalls and refreshing air. Visitors are also deeply impressed with its colorful leaves in autumn. Definitely, not only can you enjoy the breathtaking scene, but also have a good taste of local food .I do believe it’s a must-go place ,which will never fail your expectation. It’s advisable the you pay a visit in autumn. Wish you an unforgettable and meaningful trip in China. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 录音原文 (Text 1) M: Jenny, you can just drop me here. W: But we are two streets away from the office. M: It’s fine. I had a big breakfast, and feel like a bit of walk. 9 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 (Text 2) W: Hello, George. You look tired. Didn’t sleep well last night? M: No, not at all. I had to work flat out to meet the project deadline. Now I’m really feeling a bit run-down. (Text 3) W: John, can’t we go someplace and talk? It’s so noisy in here. M: Well, there is a small park across the street. It’s usually not crowded at this time of day. (Text 4) W: We’ve got to do something about the neighbor’s dog. M: Why? Has he been into your flower garden again? W: The flower garden, the garbage can and yesterday he started digging holes in the yard. (Text 5) M: Hello, we have a reservation in the name ofMr. Johns. Is there any table by the window? W: Sorry, we’ve got this corner table for you. It’s quiet here, not close to the door. (Text 6) W: Dave, don’t forget we are invited out to dinner tonight. M: Oh yeah. I almost forgot. What time? W: 7:30. We should leave the house by 6:30. You know how bad the traffic is that time of night. M: It’s informal, isn’t it? W: Yeah. You can wear your new sports jacket, the one I got you as an anniversary gift. M: Okay. Well, I’ve got to go. I’ll try to get home a little earlier today. W: Good. (Text 7) M: We need to decide exactly when we’re going to move. Any suggestions? W: I think July would be the best time. Our sales are always down that month. We could move all the office equipment at a weekend—do everything at once. M: I think a weekend’s too short. Maybe we should do it department by department. W: What do you mean? M: Well, each week a different department will move. That way, there will always be people here to handle customer inquiries, phone calls, and so on. W: Hmm, that’s a good idea. (Text 8) W: So, Mr. Peter Sayles, I’ve been curious to know what were the early connections in your life that led you into the art field. M: My grandfather was an art dealer in Munich. They had a great museum in Munich. He took me to the museum. And I responded very strongly to what I saw on the walls there. I learned about art from him. I learned about looking at art from him. I think that’s what really got me started. Then, many years later, after I got out of the army, I went to study art history at the University of Chicago. 10 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 W: Tell us more about your experiences of looking at art with your grandfather. M: Well, we looked at the famous paintings by the great artists like Rembrandt, Botticelli and Albrecht Dürer. Rubens ’ paintings were my favorites. Yes, I remember these things. This was when I was between 10 and 15. When I was 14, I was so anxious to see more art that a friend of mine and I bicycled across the Alps to see Venice. That was a big adventure. (Text 9) W: Hi, John! Haven’t seen you for ages! M: Hi, Susan! Fancy meeting you here on the train! W: How is your college life? M: What can I say? I’ve survived. W: What happened? M: Well, early last March I started doing a part-time job in a law firm. A few weeks before I had started writing my term paper. I thought I could finish it by August. W: That was a pretty good idea trying to have some work experience. M: For the first three weeks, you know, I tried. I got up early and worked for an hour on my paper before going to work. But work was so fun, I met tons of new people and soon I couldn’t find even a minute for my paper. So, I had to quit my part-time job and finally finished my paper in October. W: Well, it’s never too late to mend. It’s kind of hard to find a balance between what you have to do and what you want to do. M: Yeah, it’s really important for me to balance study and work. And I think I should learn to exercise some self-control. (Text 10) M: Being an athlete is very fun, painful and exciting. Every time I come to the track, I feel like I’m out of this place. This is Botswana National Stadium. This is where I train. When I saw Usain Bolt running in 2012 London Olympics, I was amazed. Just watching him run got me motivated. I quit being a chess player and started to run. I went to the 2016 Olympics, and went to the finals at the age of 18. And, wow, I finished fifth. It was a dream come true to me, but I still wanted more. The training is super hard, but the hardest part for me is that I got an injury—an injury which may take me out for years. For a period of time, as a young athlete, I didn’t know what to do. I lost focus. But now, I’m back on the track. I really want to be there at the Olympics, and do what I did before, do much, much greater. I don’t care about the gold. I don’t care about the silver. I want to do my best. You know, take everything and show it to the world. 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$