广东省中山市博文学校2024-2025学年高一上学期期中英语试卷

广东博文学校高中部高一年级 2024-2025学年第一学期期中考试 英语试卷 命题人：张滋坤·审题人：彭玉虎 第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（供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 London can be an expensive city to visit if you go unprepared.If you go sightseeing in London for the first time,it is suggested investing in a London Pass.The London Pass is a digital sightseeing credits package that gives you access to over 80 attractions in the city with a relatively lower cost.For many attractions on the pass,there's no need to pre-book.However, some may have limited capacity,so you'll need to book in advance. What do you get with The London Pass? eIncredible savings. .Access to more than 80 top London attractions. .Fast entry at selected attractions and sights. 90-day money-back guarantee. Go to The London Pass booking page and choose a duration that suits your trip-The London Pass is available for one,two,three,four,five,six,seven or 10 consecutive days. Download the pass to your phone and plan your sightseeing tours with the app.When you get to the gate of any participating attraction,show your London Pass and head straight inside. What are our bestsellers? 2 Day Pass:Child E65.00 Adult f99.00 3 Day Pass:Child f77.00 Adult f116.00 ●5 Day Pass:Child f94.00 Adult￡144.00 1.Why is The London Pass recommended to travelers? A.It prepares booking tickets. B.It helps to visit London with less money. C.It provides access to more attractions.D.It promises to return money if unused. 2.What should you do before using The London Pass? A.Sign up on the page. B.Download the app. C.Book your tours. D.Update your information. 3.How much should you pay if you want 3 Day Pass for two parents and a kid? A.￡.164. B.f263. C.f309. D.382. 试卷第1页，共8页 1 B Anyone who's lived through middle school knows those years can be particularly challenging.Some researches show youths across the U.S.are struggling with mental.health. The physical health benefits of bike riding have been well-documented.Wilson,a researcher at Loma Linda University School of Medicine,and his co-authors carried out a new study to see if taking part in a cycling program could result in measurable changes in mind for teenagers. The study involved more than 1,200 students,ages 11 to 14.Students participated in a cycling class for at least three days a week,for a period of 6 weeks.They learned cycling safety and practicing skills outdoors while raising their heart rate and just having fun.The students completed standardized questionnaires before and after the program designed to measure their health. "We know cycling can benefit the body.Our research shows how it benefits the mind and social relationships as well.Bike riding can be an ideal activity for adolescents because of the benefits it offers,"said Wilson. "Cycling engages several parts of brain function.You are looking at your hearing,you're balancing,you're navigating and turning.Oftentimes,you're doing it with someone else,so there's the positive effect of company or group activity,"said Allan Reiss,a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. While exercise has powerful mental health benefits,it's not universal.For example, previous research has shown that teenage girls are at higher risk of mental health problems like depression and anxiety than boys.The current study found that,while middle school girls reported increased well-being after participating in the cycling program,that increase"may just reach the kind of baseline level for male students,"Wilson said.And other aspects of healthy living are also important,noted Wilson.The study found that teenagers who didn't limit screen time to a maximum of two hours a day,or who got less than the recommended 8.5 hours of sleep,saw less improvement in their well-being,he said. 4.What does the new study mainly focus on? A.Challenges in middle school.B.Youths in America. C.Physical benefits of cycling. D.Mental effects of bike riding. 5.What did the students do in the program? A.Attend the cycling class for a week. B.Learn how to keep safe while cycling. C.Raise their heart rate by cycling indoors. D.Design questions to measure their health. 6.What is Reiss's attitude to the result of the studv? A.Supportive.B.Doubtful. C.Unclear. D.Negative. 7.What is the last paragraph mainly about? A.Application of the research results. B.Doubts about the research methods. C.Further explanation of the research findings. D.Supporting evidence from previous research. 2 c It was raining like nothing beforehen Ehdaa Bujeldain,an English teacher livingwith her family in the mountains of Dema in eastem Libya.heard a loud noise that sounded likea explosion(爆炸).Later they leared that a dam(大坝)in Dema had broken down under the pressure of running water.For the next four days,they had no power or interet,and it was only recently that they started to fully understand of the damage caused by the floods. "Half of the city has been destroyed.My mom's relatives,my friends,my coworkers -they are all gone.Now we,the survivors,are just ghost s in shells,"says Bujeldain,whose sadness can be easily told from her blank expression. Five days have passed since the terrible flooding in Derna,Libya's Red Crescent organization estimated that 11,300 people have died,while the city's mayor believes the number of deaths could be as high as 20,000. Derna is a coastal city with a seasonal river called the Wadi Dema.Despite the abnormally heavy rain,people living near the river had little waming before the floodwaters came rushing in on that temble moming.United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths described the scale of the flood as“appalling”(令人惊骇的)and blamed the flood partly on sudden climate change. Now international aid teams are arriving in Derna.but they face challenges duo to damaged roads,lack of access to power.water.and fuel.Tarhoni.doctor of the rescue team' wamns that the most difficult wocks lie ahced."One disaster is done and there is anothor l come,"he says."The thousands and thousands of pcople who lost overything theso peoplo nov need comfort,they nood company,they ncd poychological support." 8.What do we know about Bujeldain's famnily fom paragraph 1? A.The explosion they bozd Tod 1o The destaiction of the dam. B.Bujcldain savod her family fromn the floods with hor bryvory. C.Bujcldain immodiatcly rocogrsiacd the outul of tho nloods. D.For sevoral days,they didn'fuily tho serlousnoms of tho floods. 9.What docs Bujeldsin man ty sisyi ay ato "juni ghouts ta sholls"la puragraph 2? A.They run out of onorgy and ae y. B.They focl lucky as they s safe and sound. C.They are completely saddaood and sboked D.They are sorry for the loss of their boocland. 10.Acoording to the passage,which of the following doe NOT contrfbuta to the lous of fiwa A.The absonoo of warning. B.The extraocdinary rainfall. C.Unexpected climate change.D.Tho damage to envfronmont. 11.Whmd might be the mnin foous of intermstiooal aid cfforts in Derna? A.Addrensing mentnl problemns. B.Providing immodiale modical cnre. D. Rehuifing roads and acoess to rehources 需3预。界男预 3 D Parents of teenagers often view their children's friends with distrust,worrying that their children will be pushed by their peers()into doingsomething fooishorvdangerous. Their worries hold water.In a previous study,psychologist Laurence Steinberg found that a teenage driver with a same-age passenger in the car is at higher risk of traffic accidents than onc driving alone or with an adult. In the following years,Steinberg examined why teens were more likely to take risks in the company of other teenagers.In a later study,by scanning (the brains of 40 teens and adults.Steinberg found the brains of teenagers,but not adults,showed greater activity in two regions associated with rewards when they were being observed by same-age peers.The reward systems of the brain are activated whenever people experience something rewarding, like eating a nice-tasting food,which make them feel satisfied.In this case,rewards are greater for teens,which motivates them to seek higher-risk experiences. But Steinberg thought peer pressure might also have its positive side.In the latest study, Steinberg's team used a card game to research how peers affect the way young people gather and apply information.It involved 101 teenage boys who played either alone or with three peers..They chose cards from four decks(牌堆)：two decks had“good'cards,and two“bad ones.Players with peers were more willing to take risks,trying to figure out which decks could belp them to win.The results showed that teens playing with their peers engage in more exploratory behavior,learn faster and achieve better performance on the task than those playing alone. Now some experts are proposing that we should take advantage of the teens'keen sensitivity (to the presence of friends to improve education."Risk taking in an educational context is a vital skill that enables progress and creativity,"wrote Sarah-Jayne Blakemore,a professor at University College London. 12.What do the underlined words"hold water"in paragraph 1 mean? A.Make sense. B.Face doubts C.Bring relief. D.Start debates. 13.What is the reason behind teens'dangerous behavior? A.Inability to tell right from wrong. B.A sense of satisfaction. C.Eagerness to follow their friends. D.Lack of social experience 14.How does risk-taking affect teens in the latest study? A.It starts fights between them. B.It inspires them to question. C.It weakens their independence. D.It helps them to learn better. 15.What would Blakemore suggest teachers do in the classroom? A.Conduct group discussion. B.Improve time management. C.Encourage personal opinions. D.Develop decision-making skills. 试卷第4页，共8页 4 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。 Why Traveling Is Essential for Personal Growth There's something about traveling that stirs up a sense of adventure within us all.It's like a call to explore new places,meet new people,and create unforgettable memories. 16.It's also an essential tool for personal growth. Giving you confidence Traveling,especially for the first time,can be challenging.If you stay in the same place for a long time you become fearful of any change.17.But what if you take a risk and do it?You'll definitely gain more confidence about traveling.The more challenges you come across during your travels,the stronger you become. Redefining your comfort zone It's easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort zone.18.By actively seeking out new experiences,you'll discover sides of yourself that you never knew existed and create unforgettable memories along the way. Taking risks and facing challenges While traveling,it's not uncommon to encounter obstacles,but it's all about how we overcome them and accept changes as part of the journey.19.This can be as simple as navigating (a new city or as complicated as communicating with locals in a foreign language. 20 It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life.When you travel,you're forced to slow down and really enjoy each experience.You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life so special,like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers.Traveling helps u appreciate the beauty of the world around us and be grateful for what we have right here,right now. A.Appreciating the present moment B.Connecting with different cultures C.Naturally,we appreciate what we have already accomplished D.But traveling isn't just about having fun and taking pretty pictures E.We need to adapt and find creative solutions to unexpected situations F.As a result,new places,faces or routines don't seem as profitable as they really are G.But pushing yourself outside of those boundaries can lead to rewarding experiences 试卷第5页，共8页 第二部分语言运用（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） 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。 I'm not a good traveler.Without curiosity to get out and 21 traveling has never been my strong point.Sightsecing is not an experience that I find 22 when it's too hot,I'm uncomfortable;when it's too cold,I'm uncomfortable.Not knowing what the food will be like at new places has always made me 23 It would be kind to say that I have a low sense of 24 So,I was 25 about doing a travel show that centered on pushing my 26 But it just goes to show that we're never too old to27 ourselves. South Africa was the biggest surprise.I had never really 28 to go on safari(观 兽旅行)and was not excited about the prospect. Once I was 29 there,all of a sudden,I knew why people say it's exciting.I started to develop a great30 for the animals.We visited a rhino conservation park (犀牛保护公园)，where rhinos which have been badly injured by hunters are taken good care of.I even bottle-fed these beautiful babies.The most memorable part was the people I 31 I've always been a very32 person.But the experience of meeting so many new people has been 33 ,allowing me to 34 some of the cobwebs(蜘蛛 that have formed for many years.Seeing the world has helped me 35 my natural cynicism(悲观情绪)and turned me into a more outgoing and positive person. 21.A.exercise B.experiment C. explore D.research 22.A.dangerous B.painful C.suitable D.enjoyable 23.A. nervous B.happy C.angry D.curious 24.A.humor B.adventure C.direction D.responsibility 25.A.excited B.serious C.disturbed D.hesitant 26.A.plans B.dates C.boundaries D.projects 27.A.surprise B.introduce C.express D.teach 28.A.refused B.failed C.feared D. wanted 29.A.actually B.usually C.mainly D.hardly 30.A.respect B.appetite C.passion D.understanding 31.A.attracted B.encountered C.missed D.helped 32.A.patient B.brave C.shy D.generous 33.A.wonderful B.tiring C.boring D.different 34.A.build up B.brush off C.catch sight of D.run away from 35.A.accept B.develop C.find D.lose 试卷第6页，共8页 6 第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） The Paris Olympics have tumed the city's famous landmarks into sports venues () 36(create)a culture-defining backdrop()for the exciting events.This combination of architecture and37(compete)has left people with unforgettable memories. One of the standout venues is the Esplanade des Invalides,38 large space outside the Hotel des Invalides that is hosting the archery ()events.The hotel has a history dating back over 300 years,which originally served 39a hospital for the wounded and retired soldiers.Today,it includes history museums and monuments,as well as the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.Watching 40(athlete)draw their bows and release arrows 41 fly through the air against the backdrop of the ancient buildings is a sight to behold () 42(similar),the shooting hall for the 2008 Beijing Olympics is a wonder of architectural design.The two-story venue features innovative（创新的)lighting,noise reduction and space design.Its outside surface 43(cover)in brown,wood-like stripes ().As its architect from Tsinghua University said,the stripes represented a forest and were cleverly used 44(provide)shade inside the venue. Sports venues both at Beijing and Paris Olympics show 45 (they)uniqueness-a mixture of modernity and history,sport and culture. 第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据所给10个英语单句的意思，从所给的15个词汇中挑选出10个合适的词或短 语分别给每个句子填空。 unique failures obviously attracted responsible diet actually damage efforts fluent medals concentrate wisdom official trapped 46.With strong support from the goverment and the tireless of the city's people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. 47.As a coach,she led the China women's volleyball team to at world championships and the Olympics. 48.You can spend three days exploring the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals to the forest. 试卷第7页，共8页 7 49.The guy next to me tried to talk to me the whole time.I couldn't on the experiment. 50.Jordan says that the secret to his success is learning from his 51.Soon after the quakes,the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were and to bury the dead. 52.I worried about my weight and tried every new I read about online 53.Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster,people must unify and show the to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future. 54.It is for this reason that Spanish is the main language of Peru. 55.It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be to computer games and the online world. 第二节（满分30分） 假定你是李华，上周五你校举办了一场主题为“健康与运动”的演讲比赛。请你为校英文 报写一篇报道，内容包括： 1.参赛人员；2.现场描述；3.比赛反响。4.100词左右。 A Speech Contest About "Heaith and Sport" 8