上海师范大学第二附属中学2024-2025学年高一上学期期中英语试卷

2024学年第一学期 上海师大二附中 期中考试 高一 英语试卷 命题老师：戴燕 审核老师：吴易凡 （满分：100分；答题时间：90分钟） 学号 姓名 座位号 1. Listening Comprehension (16%) Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. Spending more time sightseeing. B. Taking a package tour. C. Touring the city on a fine day. D. Buying souvenirs for family and friends. 2. A. Tiring. B. Costly. C. Time-saving. D. Acceptable. 3. A. $10. B. $13. C. $18. D.$19 4. A. To take a picture of them. B. To go sightseeing. C. To draw a lake. D. To take a boat trip. 5. A. He thinks Cindy is knowledgeable. B. He thinks Cindy is too strong-minded. C. He thinks it good of Cindy to have creative ideas. D. He appreciates Cindy’s personality. 6. A. Unreliable. B. Honest. C. Independent. D. Active. 7. A. To work at Children’s World. B. To go to a training program. C. To find out how everything works. D. To introduce the amusement park to children. 8. A. He’s proud of being a landscape gardener. B. He has got a perfect job for himself. C. He dislikes the job. D. He’s looking for another job. 9. A. The bus stop is only two minutes’ walk. B. The running makes him short of breath. C. They had better take the next bus. D. The woman is late by a couple of minutes. 10. A. Preparations for a forum. B. Participants in the forum. C. Organizers of a forum. D. Expectations of the forum. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear one short passage and one longer conversation, and you will be asked three questions after each one. The passage and conversation will read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question. Read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer the question you have heard Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. By air. B. By ship. C. By bus. D. On foot 12. A. The rain forest created by the volcano. B. A huge waterfall inside a mountain. C. How an active volcano adds mass to the island. D. The inside of a dead volcano. 13. A. To help visitors park their cars. B. To ensure visitors’ safety. C. To transport visitors from one place to another. D. To preserve the two areas in their natural state. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following conversation 14. A. Miami. B. Vancouver. C. Bellingham. D. Boston. 15. A. To get information on one-way tickets to Canada. B. To inquire about the price of “Super Saver” seats. C. To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible. D. To inquire about the shortest route to drive home. 16. A. Join a tourist group. B. Choose a major airline. C. Avoid trips in public holidays. D. Book tickets as early as possible. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (10%) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Make a difference to the environment It is often hard to determine whether the food we eat is eco-friendly or not. However, it is clear that some types of food have a (17) _________ (big) environmental impact than others. What can we do in our everyday lives to make a difference? Firstly, we should avoid food that has travelled a long way. Food transport is a big source of CO₂, (18) _________ causes global warming. In other words, it is best to eat food that (19) ____________ (produce) locally. Secondly, we should eat less fast food. (20) _________ it is very convenient, fast food has become very popular, but it is unfortunately very bad for the environment. Most takeaway containers will probably end up in the rubbish dump. However, we can encourage restaurants (21) ___________ (use) recycled materials to pack their meals.Thirdly, we should avoid those types of food (22) _________ cause huge environmental stress. For example, now rain forests around the world (23) ___________ (burn) down to make room for cattle farms. To protect the rainforest, we (24) _________eat less beef and avoid food that contains palm oil. Pollution and climate change are global problems, so we all need to work together. The good news is (25) __________ every little bit counts. By using our resources (26) _________ a more efficient way, we can save a lot of money at the same time as we save the environment. Section B (10%) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. clips B. digital C. matters D. capture E. reflecting F. features G. typical H. unique I. boring J. message K. expresses Life in a day “Life in a Day” is a remarkable documentary project. The idea behind it was to (27) __________ a single day on Earth from the perspectives of people all around the world. It aimed to create a global snapshot of humanity, (28) __________ the diverse range of human experiences, cultures, and emotions that occur within a 24-hour period. The director Kevin MacDonald is interested in creating a picture of the world as a (29) ____________ time capsule for the future. He asked people around the world to film a short video of their daily routines on a (30) __________day. He also asked them to answer three questions about what they love, what they fear, and what they have in their pockets. He received 81,000 video (31)__________ in all, which were recorded on mobile phones or digital cameras. Then, he and his team turned them into a film. The scenes are well recorded and deal with topics, such as people’s cares and worries, their fears and their feelings about some (32) ___________ and unimportant things in life. It (33) __________ a wide variety of scenes. For example, you can see a farmer waking up at dawn in a rural village in Africa to tend to his crops. Meanwhile, in a big city like New York, a businessperson is getting ready for a busy day at the office. The film expresses a clear (34) ___________: people around the world are living different lives, and each of them is (35) ___________. But they have one thing in common: they all try to find meanings in those everyday routines ---- this is what really (36) ____________. III. Reading Comprehension: Section A (15%) Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. From using a smiling emoji in messages to saying “cheese” when taking photos, most people believe that a smile is a sign of happiness. (37)_________ some scientists don’t think so. The (38)_________ between smiles and happiness was recently studied by researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School(BSMS) in the UK. Their (39) __________ found that smiling doesn’t necessarily show a person’s gladness. Instead, it usually (40) ________ a tool in social contact. In the study, 44 people aged between 18 and 35 took part in a quiz. The (41)_________ had to answer nine difficult questions, while their facial expressions were recorded by computers. The participants were then asked to rate(评估) their own experiences when answering the questions. They were given 12 different emotions to (42) __________, including “bored” and “interested”. According to Science Daily, people always (43) _________ the experiences that made them smile with “engagement(参与)”, (44) _________ “happiness” or “interested”. We normally associate a smiling person with cheerfulness. (45)__________, a smile is more likely to be caused by a feeling of (46) __________, reported Indian newspaper The Asian Age. In order to (47)__________ explain these results, the researchers checked the (48) _________ of the participants answering each question. According to the journal News Medical, the participants didn’t show any signs of smiling in their images when they were trying their best to find out the right answer. However, when they were told whether their answer was (49) _________ or not, they smiled. And more (50)__________, they smiled more often when their answers were incorrect. It showed “their enjoyment of this game,” according to Science Daily. “This (51) _________ could be explained by self-ratings of engagement, rather than by ratings of happiness or frustration,” body language expert Harry Witchel told Science Daily. 37.A. But B. So C. Then D. And 38.A. difference B. connection C. similarity D. gap 39.A. report B. group C. study D. article 40.A. uses as B. considers as C. looks upon as D. serves as 41.A. participants B. people C. researchers D. members 42.A. describe B. choose from C. write down D.think of 43.A. thought B.believed C. associated D. considered 44.A. as well as B. except C. along with D. rather than 45.A. However B.Therefore C. Actually D. Generally 46.A. happiness B. engagement C. gladness D. cheerfulness 47.A. more B. double C. further D. right 48.A. results B. papers C. boards D. images 49.A. correct B. interesting C. doubtful D. good 50.A. seemingly B. surprisingly C. exactly D. amusingly 51.A. smile B. answer C. behavior D. engagement Section B (7×2=14%) Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the in formation given in the passage you have just read. (A) Do you think studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting and great fun? Do you think you would have lots of desirable fun? Certainly, it is a new experience, one that brings the chance to discover amazing things and a feeling of freedom. But do remember that there are also some challenges, for your views may disagree with the different beliefs, norms, values and traditions of different countries. This is called “culture shock”. The following are the stages of adapting to a new culture. The first stage is called “the honeymoon”, where you are excited about living in a different place, and everything seems to be fantastic. You like everything, and everybody seems to be so nice to you. Also, the amusement of life in a new culture seems as though it will have no ending. Eventually, however, the second stage of culture shock appears, “the hostility stage”. Everything that seemed so wonderful is now terrible. Usually you protect yourself against the effects of culture shock. Next comes the stage, “recovery”. You start to feel more positive. You recover from the first two stages. Even though the cultures are different from your own, you begin to appreciate it. The last stage is “fitting in”. In this stage, you have reached a point where you actually feel good because you are able to understand the new culture. Obviously, culture shock is not something you can avoid in a foreign country. When you have completely adapted to a new culture, you can more fully enjoy it. Furthermore, learning about other cultures and how to adapt to the shock of living in them helps you learn more about yourself. 52. Which of the following is a challenge when studying abroad? A. Finding amazing things. B. Feeling free from school. C. Disagreement with teachers. D. Different ideas from others. 53. How many stages of adapting to culture shock does the passage mention? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 54. Which statement is correct according to the passage? A. Culture shock can be avoided in a foreign country. B. The amusement of life in a new culture discourages those who come to a new country. C. You won’t begin to appreciate the new cultures until the third stage of adapting. D. It’s impossible for people to adjust to a new culture completely. 55. Who is the passage intended for most probably? A. University students. B. Exchange students. C. Boarding students. D.Teenage students. (B) Must-See Destinations in 2024 Are you ready to explore the world in 2024? Whether you dream of sailing down famous European rivers or exploring unique places, our list of must-see destinations is here to inspire your travels. Spain Throw yourself into the rich culture and history of Spain. From the sunny beaches of Tenerife to the Moorish architecture (建筑物) of Andalucía, there’s so much to explore in this lively country. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) city of La Laguna and become amazed at the beauty of Cordoba, Seville, and La Alhambra, or relax on a beach holiday to Majorca or Tenerife. Montenegro Despite its size, Montenegro has beautiful beaches, rich history, and a breathtaking channel. Experience the beauty of the Montenegrin coast — Dalmatia’s jewel (宝石) is the UNESCO World Heritage listed oasis of Dubrovnik, famously praised by Lord Bryon as The Pearl of the Adriatic. Croatia Discover the beauty that is Dubrovnik. Explore the 16th-century city’s defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Sail along Croatia’s Adriatic Coast, where attractive villages and beautiful towns like Pula, Rovinj, and Poreč are just waiting to be explored... South Africa Explore the wonders of South Africa, from the Garden Route’s nature reserves to the thrill of a Safari drive in the Kariega Game Reserve. Discover the different plants and animals while searching for the “Big Five” on an unforgettable South Africa holiday. With over 25 years of experience creating holidays for the curious, Travel Department ensures that your journey is in good hands. Plus as a trusted Reader’s Digest Travel partner, you can get special deals when you travel with them across lots of different 2024 holidays. If you want to know more information, please click here. 56. What do Spain and Montenegro have in common? A. They are both praised by tourists. B. They both have world heritage cities. C. They are known for their architectures. D. They both own beaches and rich history. 57. Which destination will attract people who are interested in creatures? A. Spain. B. South Africa. C. Montenegro. D. Croatia. 58. Where is this text most likely from? A. A website. B. A guidebook. C. A novel. D. A magazine. Section C ((4×2=8%) Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. What will our home be like then? B. And the machine will tell us what food we will have to buy and how to cook it. C. The house will be equipped with a central nervous system that will sense and analyze all appliances and systems. D. The only thing you won't be able to do is move the house somewhere else! E. The house of the future will have to grow and change with the family. F. The kid might take their bedrooms with them as they leave. Houses of the Future What will houses be like in thirty years' time? No one really knows, but architects are trying to predict. (59) _______________________. Future houses will have to be flexible. In thirty years' time, even more of us will be working from home. So we will have to be able to use areas of the houses for work for part of the day and for living for the rest. Families grow and change with children arriving, growing up and leaving home. (60) Nothing will be as fixed as it is now. The house will always be changing to meet changing needs. Everyone agrees that in thirty years' time we will be living in "intelligent" houses. We will be able to talk to our kitchen machines and discuss with them what to do Like this. "We'll be having a party this weekend. What food shall we cook? " (61) We will be able to leave most of the cooking to the machines, just tasting things from time to time to check. The house of the future will be personal —— each house will be different. You will be able to change the color of the wall easily. You won't have to paint them —— you'll be able to tell the wall to change the color! And if you don't like the color the next day, you' ll be able to have a new one. (62) . IV. Translation ( 3+3+3+4+4 =17%) 63. 父母的行为与他们孩子的成长息息相关。(relate) 64. 尽管日程繁忙，她依然抽出时间自己做饭。(despite) 65. 食品的过度包装对全球气候产生了负面的影响。(impact) 66. 换句话来说，每个人的生活都很重要，并且人们不应该因贫穷而羞愧。(matter) 67. 毫无疑问，西安是中国最受欢迎的旅游胜地之一，它也被认为是丝绸之路的起点。(which) V. Guided Writing (10%) Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 68. 假如你是明启中学的学生李华，刚刚步入高中生活两个月，请写一封信给你的初中班主任Ms Yang,谈谈你对高中校园生活的看法。你的信必须包括如下内容： 1. 你的高中校园生活是怎样的； 2. 校园生活中有哪些是你喜欢的，并陈述原因； 3. 你会以怎样的态度来适应校园生活。 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$