广东省肇庆市2024-2025学年高一上学期期末统一考试英语试题

肇庆市2024—2025学年第一学期高一年级期末统一考试

英语

本试题共9页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分

注意事项：

1. 答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。

2. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。

3. 答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不得使用涂改

液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分37.5分）

第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）

阅读下列短文，从每道题所给的 A，B，C，D 选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Don’t miss your last chance to register for the exciting Spelling Bee Competition. It is a great opportunity to show your language skills, make your school record better, and maybe it’s a great chance to win a scholarship for a summer language program.

Requirements

Only students in Grades 9 to 12 from state-recognized schools are allowed to participate in the Spelling Bee Competition. Students must register for this competition online through the official website by the specific deadline. Any form of cheating, including the use of electronic tools or any materials during the competition, will lead to immediate removal from the competition.

Registration

Click here https://reg.spellingbee.org to start a journey towards getting yourself better at language learning. Registration closes on January 15th, 2025, at midnight Eastern Time.

If you believe you are registered but still haven’t received any reply please contact us at info@spellingbee.org.

Competition Information

Test Type	Content Focus	Score
Oral Questions	Dictation	15

	Pronunciation	10
Written Questions	Vocabulary	15
	Grammar	10
	Spelling	50

Oral questions go with the audio examples on our website, while written questions go with the learning goals stated on the textbooks.

Students will know their scores within 48 hours after taking the competition online and will find out if they can go on to the national finals.

Awards

The competition offers exciting prizes for the top 50 students. The top 10 winners will receive a full scholarship to a summer camp, which will allow them to upgrade their language skills and widen their minds. Other 40 talented students will be awarded an online shopping gift card, which can be used to pay for educational materials, such as dictionaries, latest magazines or classic novels, to further their language learning journey.

1. What should students pay attention to in order to get registered?

A. Their school record. B. The membership fees.

C. Their family background. D. The registration deadline.

2. Which content should you focus on the most if you want to score high?

A. Spelling. B. Dictation. C. Vocabulary. D. Grammar.

3. What will 10 winners be awarded?

A. A set of classic novels.

B. Access to an online course.

C. Advance in language learning.

D. A scholarship to higher education.

B

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Born and raised in a low-income community, William Bates and his fellow teammates have big dreams. With a strong interest in advanced technology, especially robotics, they take on the challenge of the International Science

and Engineering Competition, in which they are required to design a robot that can follow specific orders and carry out the tasks.

However, the journey is anything but easy. Their school is unable to provide any funds, nor can they afford professional instructors. Instead of giving up, they decide to learn on their own. They do research in the library, watch related videos online, and turn to their science teachers at times. To perfect their design, the team work tirelessly after school, on weekends, and even during holidays.

As recorded in the movie, this team outperforms other favored teams, winning first place in the final match. It proves that with a little bit of courage and a lot of heart, big dreams can come true. Just like what William says in the movie, "With determination and teamwork, kids from poor backgrounds can also achieve their dreams."

The movie is a breath of fresh air in the world of teen stories. It is not just about winning a competition. It is also about personal growth. It is a reminder that success isn't about where you start, but about the strength of your will and the dreams rooted in your heart.

If you are ready to see a group of teens who turn "can'ts" into "cans", then Super Dreams is what you have been looking for. You will never know what will happen when these kids are given a chance to shine.

4. What can we know about the journey of the teenagers according to the passage?

A. They make a real-life movie. B. They take on many challenges.

C. They win a global competition. D. They set special orders for robots.

5. Which of the following best describes William's team?

A. Honest and determined. B. Brave and hard-working.

C. Responsible and talented. D. Confident and interesting.

6. What does the movie Super Dreams focus on?

A. Teenagers' personal life. B. Importance of education.

C. Success in a competition. D. Power of sticking to dreams.

C

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