北京房山区2024-2025学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题

房山区2024-2025学年度第一学期学业水平调研(二) 高一英语 本试卷共10页，满分100分，考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 知识运用(共两节，30分) 第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Chris has a lovely daughter, Andy, who is studying in a middle school. When helping his daughter get through school and life, Chris is gradually aware of the great power of ___1___. In August 2017, Chris noticed something unusual — Andy was unwilling to talk to them and anxious about going to school. Later, Chris learned that she had ___2___ in making friends. Chris came to Andy’s rescue by writing her an ___3___ lunch note that read “Be nice to others. Not everyone will look like you. Learn to spot the unique and special things in other people. You have the power to change someone’s life!” The father hoped this small note could ___4___ Andy’s day. Chris wasn’t sure if Andy was reading the note, but he ___5___ put notes in her lunch bag during the following days. As they were chatting at home one day, the young girl ___6___ him with a family picture she had drawn. That was when he knew the messages worked. Chris said the notes had ___7___ his relationship with Andy. Their daughter is now more willing to chat with them about what’s going on in her school. He hoped these messages could help ___8___ her character and morals, which was more important than any grade she got. To his delight, Andy has grown into a strong, outgoing teenager. Chris shows how a simple act of writing notes can ___9___ a child’s life. Chris has written over 690 notes to Andy, and in 2018, he published a book on them named “Lucky Enough”. He understands that a book of notes from a dad to his daughter won’t sell a lot. But if it helps even just one single parent ______10______ with their child, he knows it has done its job. 1. A. pictures B. words C. stories D. books 2. A. ambition B. impatience C. difficulty D. advantage 3. A. inspiring B. embarrassing C. exciting D. annoying 4. A. determine B. record C. update D. brighten 5. A. continuously B. obviously C. originally D. conveniently 6. A. encouraged B. comforted C. surprised D. disappointed 7. A. maintained B. reminded C. destroyed D. strengthened 8. A. reflect B. shape C. recognize D. judge 9. A. affect B. enrich C. capture D. approach 10. A. settle B. connect C. play D. discuss 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Growing up with a British father and a Chinese mother, I’ve enjoyed food from both countries. My mom has sweet ____11____ (memory) of the food in Sichuan, and often cooks spicy dishes. Thanks to this, Dad has come to love hot pot! ____12____ there are still some dishes that Dad dare not try. My dad once told me he was shocked by what he saw on the table when he first visited my mom’s parents in China. To me, there’s nothing ____13____ (good) than a cross-cultural afternoon tea. B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Every autumn, millions of the North American monarch butterflies manage to travel around 4,000 kilometres south and find their way to places ____14____ they will spend the winter. So far, scientists ____15____ (discover) that the monarch is able to tell the time of the day and then uses its eyes ____16____ (measure) the position of the sun. These two pieces of information allow the butterfly to determine the way to go. C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 The Longji Rice Terraces ____17____ (build) by the local Zhuang and Yao people many years ago so that they could have more areas to grow rice. And the terraces are ____18____ (clever) designed to catch rainwater and hold the shallow soil. They also provide a perfect environment for birds and fish, some of ____19____ feed on insects that can harm crops. Today, thousands of visitors are attracted to this great wonder that proves people can work in harmony ____20____ nature. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，38分) 第一节(共14小题;每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Would you consider looking for a meaningful way to spend your vacation? Then look no further. Going into 2025, we want to offer our best. We have chosen a list of best volunteer trips to kick off the new year! Zimbabwe — Volunteer at the African Wildlife Reserve A lot of documentaries (纪录片) have introduced the features of African Wildlife Reserve. Volunteers work closely with a wide range of animals, tortoises, monkeys, leopards, and so many more. Are you interested? Come and help to look after the brilliant wildlife! You will also learn how to collect data and conduct research. Sri Lanka — Women’s English Literacy and Empowerment Program Make the most out of your travels by helping women improve their English skills. You are helping these women create more job opportunities and career choices. This program is on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. The volunteers have access to wonderful beaches and get to explore the charming city. Belize—Private Island Marine (海洋的) Experience For the marine protection vacation, look no further! Protect the Belize Barrier Reef from the home-base of a private island. Volunteer tasks include removing invasive (入侵的) species and contributing to a whale shark database. Indonesia — Education Enrichment in Bali Become a volunteer in one of Indonesia’s most famous and picturesque islands, Bali. Help us provide free educational enrichment to children from local communities. After public school finishes, volunteers help the students complete their homework or work on improving their English. 21. In the African Wildlife Reserve program, volunteers will ______. A. take care of the wildlife B. go on adventures in Africa C. produce documentaries on animals D. find out the features of the program 22. What is the aim of the program in Belize? A. To develop a private island. B. To build a whale shark database. C. To protect the Belize Barrier Reef. D. To introduce some invasive species. 23. What do the volunteers in Sri Lanka and Indonesia have in common? A. They come from local communities. B. They can help with English. C They provide job opportunities. D. They prefer teaching children. B Five years ago, a truly unforgettable event took place. My wife and I were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary that year. To our delight, it was a splendid event, lovingly hosted by our sons just for us. Our dear, old friends gave us a wonderful surprise with their thoughtful gifts and heartfelt congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. After repairing our car, we drove from Ontario into Alberta, then southward into Glacier National Park in Montana, and continued to Yellowstone National Park. It was a cold spring day, and the Beartooth Highway had opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow there: The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens. There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our cars. Approaching us, he spoke only a simple command (命令), “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that he might take our things away where we just had some wonderful experiences. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could offer our thanks. Unexpectedly, the photo he took is now one of the most valuable and prized of our trip. In that unexpected encounter, I absorbed a lesson in the most unlikely of place. We should never judge a man by the first impression. To the motorcyclist who may one day read this story and remember us: we wish to extend our deepest appreciation and a heartfelt “Thank you” for the kindness you showed us that day. 24. Why did the couple frequently stop on their trip? A. To clear the heavy snow on Beartooth Highway. B. To take pictures of the beautiful views. C. To make repairs on their car. D. To chat with young tourists. 25. The author’s nervousness was caused by ______. A. the fewer cars on the road B. the noise of the motorcycle C. the stranger’s amazing photo D. the motorcyclist’s unexpected command 26. Which of the following can best describe the driver of the motorcycle? A. Rich and generous. B. Creative and capable. C. Kind and straightforward. D. Careful and admirable. 27. What can we learn from the passage? A. First impression cannot always be trusted. B. Appreciate something before it’s gone. C. Patience is a cure of nervousness. D. Actions speak louder than words. C Emperor penguin colonies experienced breeding (繁殖) failure in a region of Antarctica where there was total sea ice loss in 2022, according to a new research. Researchers discussed the high probability that no chicks had survived from four of the five known emperor penguin colonies in the central and eastern Bellingshausen Sea. The scientists examined satellite images that showed the loss of sea ice at breeding sites, well before chicks would have developed waterproof feathers. Emperor penguins are dependent on stable (稳定的) sea ice that is firmly attached to the shore for the majority of the year, from April through to January. Once they arrive at their chosen breeding site, penguins lay eggs in Antarctic winter from May to June. Eggs hatch after 65 days, but chicks do not develop feathers until summer, between December and January. At the beginning of December 2022, the Antarctic sea ice extent broke the previous all-time low set in 2021. The most extreme loss was seen in the central and eastern Bellingshausen Sea region, west of the Antarctic Peninsula where there was a total loss of sea ice in November 2022. “The loss of sea ice in this region during the Antarctic summer made it very unlikely that displaced chicks would survive. We know that emperor penguins are highly weak in a warming climate—and current scientific evidence suggests that extreme sea ice loss events like this will become more frequent and widespread,” said Dr Peter Fretwell, lead author of the study. Emperor penguin populations have never been subject to large scale (规模) hunting, habitat loss, overfishing or other local anthropogenic (人为的) interactions in the modern era. Climate change is considered the only major factor influencing their long-term population change. Recent efforts to predict emperor penguin population trends from forecasts of sea ice loss have painted a break picture, showing that if present rates of warming continue, most of colonies will disappear by the end of this century. Dr Jeremy Wilkinson, a sea ice physicist, commented, “The result of the research really shocks us that emperor penguins fail to breed, at this scale, in a single season. It is another warning sign for humanity that we cannot continue down this path. The burning of coal, oil and natural gas gives off gases that add to the overheating of the earth. Therefore, we must act to minimize the impact of climate change. There is no time left.” 28. What can we know from the passage? A. Human activities have a direct influence on emperor penguin population. B. The year of 2021 saw the severest sea ice loss in Antarctic on record. C. Emperor penguin chicks usually develop feathers before December. D. Loss of sea ice leads to the failure of emperor penguins breeding. 29. How is the passage mainly developed? A. By listing numbers. B. By telling stories. C By analyzing facts. D. By giving examples. 30. What does the underlined word “bleak” in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A. Special. B. Hopeless. C. Mysterious. D. Unclear. 31. What does Dr Jeremy Wilkinson most want to indicate in the last paragraph? A. Human beings are to blame for the global warming. B. Emperor penguins face many challenges of survival. C. More research should be done to ensure positive changes. D. Immediate steps must be taken to fight against climate change. D In modern society, the pursuit of weight loss has become a widely accepted trend. Many people, especially the younger generation, are eager to get rid of extra pounds to achieve what they consider a more attractive appearance or a healthier body. Proper weight loss can indeed bring certain benefits. Obesity (肥胖) is a growing health concern, which can lead to various health problems such as heart disease and certain types of cancer: Aècording to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths worldwide. Therefore, reducing weight is essential to improve overall health and reduce the risk of these life-threatening diseases. However, the attraction to weight loss has also given rise to some negative results. With public figures speaking about new diets that have helped them become slim in advertisement, more and more people are turning to dieting. Some shops begin to sell diet products such as diet milkshakes, snack bars and even diet pills. Most of these popular diets work by cutting down on a certain nutrient (营养物) from your food intake, such as carbohydrates (碳水化合物), which means the body must use its fat reserves for energy. In fact, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals all play an important role in staying healthy, which is why they all should be included in your meals. If cutting a particular food group out of your diet, you are starving your body of a nutrient that it needs, which could leave you feeling weak, tired or even bad-tempered. You may even experience nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and even psychological (心理的) disorders like anorexia nervosa. While weight loss can be a worthy goal if done in a healthy and sustainable way, we should be cautious of the potential dangers. A balanced diet, regular exercise, and a positive attitude towards our body image are the keys to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. We should not sacrifice our well-being for the sake of conforming to a certain beauty standard. Instead, we should focus on overall health and happiness. 32. The author mentions WHO mainly to ______. A. highlight the need to lose weight for the obese people B. predict many people will die of life-threatening diseases C. show young generation’s way of reducing weight is proper D. introduce the risks brought by heart disease and certain cancer 33. As for weight loss, the author thinks ______. A. obesity is a major factor leading to psychological disorders B. cutting down carbohydrates is a good way for most people C. public figures play an important role in advertising diet pills D. a balanced diet is one key to achieving a healthy weight 34. Which would be the best title for this article? A. Weight Loss: Beyond Appearance to True Health B. Weight Loss: From Obesity to Slim C. Weight Loss out of Diet Products D. Weight Loss in a Trendy World 第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，共10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Animals have their own unique ways of communicating, which play an important role in their survival and social interactions. The communication signals are various and have developed over countless generations, finely adjusted to meet their specific needs. ____35____ One common form of animal communication is through vocalizations. Birds are masters of this. For example, the melodious songs of nightingales aren’t just for our enjoyment. Males sing to mark their territory, warning other males to stay away. ____36____ The more powerful the song is, the more likely the female is to mate. ____37____ Wolves use a complex system of body postures. When a wolf holds its tail high and stiff, it shows its power in its group. In contrast, a relaxed, loosely wagging tail indicates a friendly mood. Submissive wolves, on the other hand, will lower their bodies, tuck their tails, and avoid direct eye contact, communicating their non-threatening status. Chemical signals, often in the form of pheromones (信息素), are widely used too. Ants release pheromones along its way to lead fellow ants to food sources. ____38____ Female moths can detect the pheromones of male moths from miles away, enabling them to find each other for mating. Some animals even use visual displays. Peacocks (孔雀) spread their beautiful tails in a dazzling fan. This isn’t just for show; it’s a way to attract peahens during the breeding season. ____39____ The more brilliant the display is, the more likely they are to catch a female’s eye and pass on their genes. In conclusion, the animal kingdom’s communication systems are a wonder of nature. Understanding these communication methods gives us a fascinating peek into the animal kingdom’s hidden social lives. A. People recognize the signals suggesting changes. B. It’s like a map guiding them to find the destination. C. A wagging tail can mean friendliness or excitement. D. And another purpose is to catch the attention of a female. E. Body language is also an important way to communicate. F. The bright colors and patterns show good health and genetic quality. G. By understanding these signals, we can appreciate the animal world more easily. 第三部分 书面表达(共两节，32分) 第一节(共4小题;第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分) 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 Festivals are usually of limited duration, ranging from a few days to several weeks, and are often held on a regular or annual basis. They are typically celebrated by a community, a group of people, or an entire society. People often celebrate them because of deep-rooted cultural or historical meanings. There are a wide variety of festival types around the world, each with its own theme, focus and target audience. For example, music festivals are events that focus on the presentation of live musical performances. These festivals attract large crowds and can include various musical genres such as rock, pop, classical music. Food festivals are events that highlight the cuisine and food of a specific region or culture. These festivals offer people the opportunity to taste a variety of traditional dishes, meet famous chefs and participate in cooking classes. Cultural festivals are events that celebrate the diversity and traditions of a community or ethnic group. These festivals often include some ceremonies and activities that reflect the cultural identity of the region. Festivals are of significance in society and offer a range of benefits. Firstly, festivals provide a platform for artists and creators to exhibit and share their work with the public. This encourages creativity, exchange of ideas and appreciation of different forms of artistic expression. Besides, festivals are cultural shows that help to promote and preserve the traditions. People will promote their community unity and sense of belonging by bringing the people with the same tradition together. Festivals also attract visitors from different places, which contributes to the development of local tourism and the economy of the area. Of course, festivals offer a unique experience of fun and entertainment for attendees, who will have a lasting memory. Remember that festivals allows us to connect with our passions, discover new forms of expression and enjoy the company of friends and loved ones. So, next time you find yourself in the opportunity to attend a festival, don’t hesitate and immerse yourself in this unique experience full of joy and celebration! 40. Why do people often celebrate festivals? ________________________________________________________________ 41. What can people usually do in food festivals? ________________________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. Community unity and a sense of belonging can be promoted by attracting visitors from different places. ________________________________________________________________ 43 What can you do to help pass down Spring Festival traditions? (In about 40 words) ________________________________________________________________ 第二节(20分) 44. 假设你是红星中学高一学生李华。你的英国好友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他近期要来中国体验美食，希望你提供一些建议。请用英文给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1．美食的名称； 2．对该美食的描述； 3．对该美食的评价。 注意：1．词数100左右； 2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 房山区2024-2025学年度第一学期学业水平调研(二) 高一英语 本试卷共10页，满分100分，考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 知识运用(共两节，30分) 第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. B 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A 【11~13题答案】 【答案】11. memories 12 But 13. better B 【14~16题答案】 【答案】14. where 15. have discovered 16. to measure C 【17~20题答案】 【答案】17. were built 18. cleverly 19. which 20. with 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，38分) 第一节(共14小题;每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A 【21~23题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B B 【24~27题答案】 【答案】24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A C 【28~31题答案】 【答案】28. D 29. C 30. B 31. D D 【32~34题答案】 【答案】32. A 33. D 34. A 第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，共10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【35~39题答案】 【答案】35. G 36. D 37. E 38. B 39. F 第三部分 书面表达(共两节，32分) 第一节(共4小题;第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分) 【40~43题答案】 【答案】40. People often celebrate festivals because of deep-rooted cultural or historical meanings. 41. People can usually taste a variety of traditional dishes, meet famous chefs and participate in cooking classes in food festivals. 42. Community unity and a sense of belonging can be promoted by attracting visitors from different places. Because it is bringing people with the same tradition together that promotes community unity and a sense of belonging. 43. To help pass down Spring Festival traditions, I can organize family gatherings, watch Spring Festival Gala, make dumplings and other traditional foods, and tell stories about the festival to children. 第二节(20分) 【44题答案】 【答案】Dear Jim, I’m thrilled to hear about your upcoming trip to China to explore our culinary delights! I’d be delighted to share with you a must-try dish that represents the essence of Chinese food culture — Kung Pao Chicken. Kung Pao Chicken, also known as Gong Bao Ji Ding in Mandarin, is a Sichuan-style dish renowned for its spicy and numbing flavor. This dish is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight with its vibrant red and green hues. It perfectly balances spicy, sour, sweet, and savory flavors, making it a favorite among both locals and tourists. I highly recommend trying it; you won’t be disappointed! Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$