天津市四校联考2024-2025学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题

2024一2025学年度第一学期期末四校联考 高一英语 (本试卷满分150分；考试时间120分钟) 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有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.How many days will the man's uncle stay with him? A.3. B.4. C.7. 2.What sport does the woman like? A.Swimming. B.Skating. C.Tennis. 3.Which language does Mr.Black speak well? A.French. B.Arabic. C.Japanese. 4.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.In a library. B.In a lab. C.In a hotel. 5.Why does the woman come to the man's office? A.To invite him to lunch. B.To talk about her paper. C.To talk about his work. 第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段材料读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。 6.What kind of music does the man like best? A.Classical music. B.Rock music. C.Jazz music. Who can play the violin? A.The man's wife. B.The man. C.The woman. 8.When will the woman probably hear the man's wife play? A.This evening. B.This weekend. C.This month. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。 9.What was the man? A.A teacher. B.A policeman. C.A postman. 10.Where was the woman's husband at that time? A.In Seattle. B.Upstairs. C.In the kitchen. 11.What was the man doing at the woman's home? A.Having an important interview. 高一英语试卷第1页 共12页 B.Making a weekend plan for the woman. C.Looking into what had happened. 听第8段材料，回答第12至15题。 12.According to the speaker,how will students feel about the university life at the beginning? A.Excited but worried. B.Excited but tired. C.Excited but unhappy. 13.What will help the students to become clear about their own goals? A.Walking around the university. B.Understanding the university requirements. C.Getting used to the university life. 14.According to the speaker,what is the most important thing for the new students? A.Fields of learning.B.Results of learning.C.Ways of learning 15.Why does the speaker advise the students not to give up learning? A.Because learning can help them understand their own value. B.Because learning can help them inprove their future life. C.Because learning can help them get university degrees. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 16.-Do you remember Thomson from Class one? -Well,,but I can't quite think who he is. A.It's up to you B.I'd like to C.that's not the point D.that name rings a bell 17.Don't get this kind of ink on your white blouse,for it wash out. A.won't B.can't C.shouldn't D.mustn't 18.I want to visit this cultural landscape, the title of UNESO World Heritage Site was given in 2016. A.for which B.on which C.to which D.from which 19.After I had it over and over again in my mind,the big day finally arrived:my first day at senior high! A.explored B.pictured C.investigated D.selected 20.-Let's walk to that mountain together. How can we two girls do that in the dark. A.I agree with you. B.That's a good point. C.That's not your opinion! D.You can't be serious! 21.I was about to throw everything away my mother came in. A.while B.when C.after D.before 高一英语试卷第2页 共12页 22.The Brownlee brothers triathlons since they were children. A.had done B.did C.was doing D.have been doing 23.Thanks to advances in technology,how we make friends and communicate with them has changed A.likely B.informally C.significantly D.slightly 24.These are two pieces of information-the time of the day and the point the sun is in the sky-allow the butterfly to determine the way to go. A.that B.which C.when D.where 25.The of spicy,salty,sweet and sour flavours makes Gong Bao Chicken hard to resist. A.combination B.recipe C.construction D.snack 26.Dragon Boat Festival celebrations are held Qu Yuan,a poet and statesman in Ancient China. A.in spite of B.in memory of C.in response to D.in addition to 27.I will do whatever I canmy English. A.to improve B.improve C.improving D.to improving 28.The Great Gorilla Run is a programme run by The Gorilla Organization to raise money to save the world's last remaining gorillas from__ A.finding out B.picking up C.catching up D.dying out 29.Nowadays,some people choose to have the dinner in a restaurant,but not everyone is _on this idea. A.energetic B.keen C.available D.ideal 30.One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is of the North American monarch butterfly. A.what B.one C.that D.this 第二节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题15分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从31-50各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入 空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将其涂黑。 It was an unlucky day that we got stuck in snow on U.S.Highway 95 on December 23"4,2024.However,a 31 day took a turn for the better through a positive sort of highway distribution(分发). With some cars 32 kids,pets,and elderly people,a lack of food provided as much 33 as the cold for thousands of drivers on Highway 95 who got stuck in a winter snowstorm,which fell to the ground around a foot of snow in Virginia. Casey Holihan and her husband John Noe hadn't 34 for 37 hours while waiting for the snow to 35 when they discovered a Schmidt Baking Company truck.The_36 couple called the company's customer service line asking if they could 37 some of the bread. 高一英语试卷第3页共12页 "We didn't think it would actually 38,but less than 20 minutes later we got an incredible 39,"wrote Casey in a Facebook post."We 40 a personal call from the owner of the company,Chuck,who contacted the driver.The 41 CEO of the baking company ordered one of his drivers to pass bread and rolls to the cars stuck,42 some fasts(禁食)which were going on for two days.." "It was an easy 43,"Chuck Paterakis,the CEO of H&S Bakery,who owns Schmidt, told The Washington Post.His words to the driver were"44 all the bread "adding that what he did was insignificant and he felt 45 that he could help. The driver Ron Hill 46 the back of the truck,and with Casey and John's 47 distributed 300 packages of bread and rolls to more than 50 drivers. "We just kept giving them out 48 we couldn't walk any more because it was so freezing,"Holihan said."It felt amazing just to hear people say 49 thank you and see them look 50 to finally have food in their car." 31.A.sunny B.confusing C.frightened D.bitter 32.A.pushing B.leading C.carrying D.rescuing 33.A.discomfort B.patience C.experience D.risk 34.A.stopped B.eaten C.slept D.talked 35.A.drop B.form C.collect D.clear 36.A.rich B.hungry C.polite D.honest 37.A.produce B.hide C.donate D.accept 38.A.work B.need C.exist D.change 39.A.lesson B.shock C.beat D.surprise 40.A.expected B.received C.accepted D.refused 41.A.intelligent B.energetic C.understanding D.confident 42.A.breaking B.applying C.sharing D.expecting 43.A.choice B.task C.decision D.problem 44.A.pay off B.give away C.pick up D.drop off 45.A.grateful B.nervous C.stressful D.creative 46.A.occupied B.repaired C.ignored D.opened 47.A.assistance B.permission C.management D.message 48.A.since B.until C.after D.if 49.A.perfectly B.eventually C.sincerely D.typically 50.A.natural B.inspired C.tired D.relieved 第三部分：阅读理解（满分50分：每小题2.5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。 y International Competitions 高一英语试卷第4页 共12页 Gomma Photography Grant ●Deadline(截止时间)：270 ctober2024 ●Details: The Gomma Photography Grant is a contest aimed at funding and supporting photographers,both new and famous,working among various types.You can submit( between 6 and 20 pictures.Any form,such as black &white or color,is available. Entry fees:Photographers can choose how much to pay for their submission,by donating between zero and E150. ●Prizes: A1st Prize:E1,000 ▲2 nd Prize:e500 A3rd Prize:E200 Weather Photographer of the Year ●Deadline:6July2024 ●Details: The competition is organized by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS). Photographers,regardless of their experience or use of the latest photographic equipment or a simple smartphone,are invited to take part in the Rmets'annual competition only with photos of weather. You may submit up to 5 pictures.There is no time limit on when the photos were taken. Entry fees:The competition is free to enter. Prizes: A1st Place:E550 in cash,a GoPro Hero8,and one-year membership of RMetS A2nd Place:E300 in cash and one-year membership of RMetS A3rd Place:E100 in cash and one-year membership of RMetS Photo and Video Contest on Soil Biodiversity(生物多样均 Deadline:30 June 2024 ●Details: The competition is organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United 品英语试在第5页共12页 Nations (FAO).Competitors can submit either high-definition pictures or short videos taken through any device,including a microscope. Entry fees:The competition is free to enter. ●Prizes:: AThe winners will be awarded a cash prize of E400. 51.If you take part in Gomma Photography Grant,you'll have to A.pay E150 B.be a well-known photographer C.hand in at least 6 photos D.submit your works before 31 October 52.What do we know about Weather Photographer of the Year? A.It has various themes including weather. B.It values participants'experience highly. C.It accepts photos taken on any date. D.It asks participants to use the latest photographic equipment. 53.What prize will winners receive in Photo and Video Contest on Soil Biodiversity? A.E100 in cash. B.E400 in cash. C.A professional microscope. D.One-year membership of RMetS. 54.What do the three competitions have in common? A.They are free to participate in. B.They are held once a year. C.They want color photos. D.They award winners membership of RMetS. 55.Where does the text probably come from? A.A news report. B.A travel booklet. C.A cinema poster. D.A competition announcement. B Before breaking his back and injuring his spinal cord (as a result of the fall from a high mountain in 2023,Darren Edwards'dream had been to climb Mount Qomolangma one day."I knew that Qomolangma was out for me after the accident,but I'm fortunate because I was able to take on some other great challenges with the support of some good f-iends,”Darren said.. Earlier this year,Darren joined the first all-disabled team to move across Europe's largest icccap,unsupported and unassisted,on a sit-ski.It was during this trip that he 商一英语试卷第6页共12页 realised he was no longer battling against his limitations.Rather,he was enjoying a very special adventure,one that he was able to do though he was disabled."This was when I started drcaming of an even bigger adventure-to complete the furthest journey on a sit-ski in the history of the South Pole exploration,"he said. Darren now skis for 10 to 12 hours every day."I am not training to be able to go faster,but to make myself ready for an endurance (challenge because I need to cover 333 km in temperatures below -20C before reaching the South Pole,"he said."But I am fairly pleased to have the opportunity to take on the sit-ski exploration,especially because for one year after my accident I did not imagine I would be able to take up such challenges."He also believes that the adventure will provide inspiration for anyone who has a spinal injury or anyone who is struggling. Realising how fortunate he has been to be encouraged by others to take on new challenges and adventures,Darren and a friend have started a business,Adaptive Expeditions."I know how much I have gained from being able to take on adventures that I never imagined would be possible due to the spinal cord injury.So we want to inspire individuals with disabilities by offering the same opportunities and impactful explorations to push their limits and discover their potential,"Darren said. 56.What did Darren learn from his sit-ski experience in Europe? A.Adventurous trips benefit disabled people. B.Physical disabilities never determine a person. C.The disabled deserve support and assistance. D.Teamwork leads to a successful journey. 57.Why does Darren train hard for his scheduled journey to the South Pole? A.To reduce his disability impact. B.To learn basic ski skills quickly. C.To prepare for physical limits D.To improve his speed on the ski. 58.How does Darren feel about his upcoming trip to the South Pole? A.Positive and determined. B.Stressed and nervous. C.Relieved and encouraged. D.Worried and puzzled. 59.What does Darren want to do by founding Adaptive Expeditions? A.Encourage the disabled to make more friends. B.Teach the disabled to adapt to their daily life C.Provide life-changing opportunities for the disabled. 高一英语试卷第7页 共12页 D.Help the disabled turn hobbies into work. 60.What lesson can we learn from Darren's story? A.He who laughs in the end laughs best. B.What goes around comes around. C.Failure is the mother of suceess. D.Where there is a will,there is a way. On a regular Tuesday morning,a large crowd has gathered outside a grocery store in Xuchang,a city with 4 million people.Visit Pangdonglai at the weekend and things are even busier.Thousands of people,some having travelled hundreds of kilometers away, arrive before dawn to line up.The line winds back and forth in front of the store's entrance.Nowadays,in China,the fancy shopping centers are often empty,and the economy is struggling.But the success of Pangdonglai's 13 stores has caught the attention of business managers who want to know what consumers are thinking. The latest economic data make these long lines even more interesting.In March, retail()spending only grew by 3.1%compared to last year,which is much lower than expected.That same month,listed retail companies cut their expected earnings by an average of 7%.In Shanghai,where people spend three times more per person than in the province where Pangdonglai is located,high-end grocery stores are closing.Pangdonglai's success can teach us something about how to increase China's economy and what a revived(复苏的)economy might look like. It's easy to see what people are buying.Shoppers rush to fill their carts with common items:fresh fruits and vegetables,pastries,and local treats like Menzi,a steamed tapioca dish.Some quickly grab a lot of a popular cake before it runs out. Customers have a variety of explanations as to why they have travelled to what appears to be a nice but ordinary store.Many praise the service publicly.Superior produce also helps:unsold fruit and vegetables are thrown away after a day on shelves, shoppers say.Prices are not low but are considered fair.It is reported that many customers are impressed by Pangdonglai's employment policies.The firm is said to pay more than three times the local average among industry peers and give staff at least 40 days off a year,a very good amount for China.Some may just appreciate the atmosphere. In the very clean aisles(通道)，the words“Frcedom&Love”are printed in bold lettering 高一英语试卷第8页共12页 throughout. 61.What makes Pangdonglai's stores stand out? A.Its extremely low prices. B.The large variety of goods. C.Its success despite the struggling economy. D.The store's international influence. 62.How does the growth rate of retail spending in Marcb compare to expectations? A.It gos beyond expectations. B.It meets expectations. C.It is well below expectations. D.There is no clear comparison. 63.In this context,the word "Superior"most likely means A.Low-quality B.High-quality C.Common D.Cheap 64.Which of the following can be inferred about Pangdonglai's influence? A.It has only a local influence on the shopping habits of people in Xuchang. B.It might inspire other retailers to improve their employment conditions. C.Its success mainly lies in its unique product selection instead of other aspects. D.It has little to do with the overall economic situation of China. 65.What would be the best title for the passage? A."Pangdonglai:The Struggles of China's Retail Economy" B."Pangdonglai:A Success Story in the Retail Industry" C."Pangdonglai:What Shoppers Buy in the Retail Industry" D."Pangdonglai:The Decoration Style of China's Retail" D A voice assistant is a piece of intelligent software that responds to voice commands (and can run on any device,including smartphones and computers.Examples include the popular Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri.According to EMAR-KETER's forecast,by the end of 2024,there will be over 100 million voice assistant users in the US. However,advances in smart home,connected car,and smart TV technologies could show that the use of voice assistants will become more widely integrated(). Some companies have begun combining A-powered(人工智能驱动的)voice assistants with their call centers.Banks have quickly adopted these tools.Some banks even use voice-activated commands to perform tasks.Also,businesses can use developer-centric platforms to help expand their operations by making use of AI in mauy 高一英语试卷第9页共12页 applications((应用)，including voice robots. In August 2023,Voiceflow,a company that focuses on building and introducing conversational AI tools,raised S15 million in funding.The company has customers from famous brands like Amazon,JPMorgan Chase,and The Home Depot,and is just one example of how much money using AI voice features can bring. The future of voice assistants lies in their increasing combination with AI and machine learning technologies,enabling them to understand and deal with natural language more accurately.The new Alexa's conversational skills are expected to become more advanced,enabling customers to use the integrated AI for shopping,writing emails and ordering food.Apple's upcoming Apple Intelligence will enable Siri to do more like a personal assistant,such as taking spoken and written instructions and using data from the users'contacts,calendars,maps and preferences to create personalized results. However,some customers are careful of voice assistants,especially when it comes to sensitive data.It's strongly advised that companies that are developing the technologies, make their privacy()policies open and actively build those standards into the technology. 66.What will the popularity of voice assistants lead to? A.Their competition with smart home applications. B.Their combination with advanced technologies. C.Their promoting social communication among pcople. D.Their getting rid of the dependence on hardware. 67.Why does the author mention Voiceflow? A.To describe the company's customer base. B.To show the economic value of voice assistants. C.To introduce the Al tools developed by voice assistants. D.To stress the company's source of income. 68.What will future voice assistants be like according to the text? A.Offering accurate and personalized help. B.Replacing human assistants gradually. (Working easily without AI's support. D.Focusing mostly on conversational purposes. 69.What is the main concern about voice assistants? 高一英语试卷第10页共12页