江苏省南通市镇江市2024-2025学年高一下学期期中质量检测英语试卷

江苏省南通市镇江市2024-2025学年高一下学期期中质量检测英语试卷 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A Reading can be one of the most rewarding activities in life, allowing us to explore new worlds, learn about history and culture, or escape into fiction. With so many unbelievable titles available, all readers can find a just-right book. Watership Down by Richard Adams The story begins with the rabbits’ home being destroyed by humans. A group of rabbits escape to find a new place to live. On their adventure they meet with challenges, and in the process make many new friends along the way. When they discover an old network of rabbit burrows (洞穴), they realize this might be what they have been searching for. Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson Chains tells the story of Isabel and her sister as they are sold into slavery during the Revolutionary (革命) War of America. Isabel is offered a chance to spy for revolutionaries so she can have her freedom back. Could a whole nation also gain its own freedom? The two girls fight to survive in a world where they have no rights or freedom. Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card Ender’s Game is an exciting novel about a young man who must fight to save his planet from aliens’ (外星人) attack. The story follows Ender Wiggin, a child hero who goes through Battle School and eventually Command School. That’s when he learns how to become the leader needed to fight against the alien race, Formics, once and for all. Hoot by Carl Hiaasen In Hoot Carl Hiaasen introduces us to Roy, a bright and lovable 13-year old who lives in the Florida Everglades. Roy is an enthusiastic bird watcher and spends his days exploring the wetland with his friends. When Roy learns about a group of developers who are trying to turn their wetland into a golf course, he becomes determined to stop them from harming this wetland. 1. Which book might be the best bed-time story for kids? A. Watership Down. B. Chains. C. Ender’s Game. D. Hoot. 2. What is the same feature for the heroes in Ender’s Game and Hoot? A. They like getting close to nature. B. They attempt to prevent pollution. C. They struggle against the wrongs. D. They are capable of saving wildlife. 3. Where is this text probably taken from? A. A research paper. B. A library notice. C. A course plan. D. A literature website. B Aaron Warren of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a shining example of resilience (坚韧) and positivity. Born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Aaron was never expected to live past his third birthday — but he just turned 27, ignoring the odds with his optimism (乐观)。 Marking his “golden birthday”, Aaron shared a joyful photoshoot with a bold balloon display reading “Disabled AF”. “I’ve officially lived to see 24 more birthdays than I was expected to see!” Aaron shared, adding, “If I had to sum up today in one word, it would be thankful.” He expressed gratitude (感恩) for his family, friends, business team, and even his trusty wheelchair — joking that it “kind of carries this whole operation.” He continued “Now, I’m off to celebrate with one of my favorite foods, lobster bisque soup. And if you happen to find a margarita (a strong drink) on my wheelchair tray... no you didn’t.” Beyond his enthusiasm (热情), Aaron is also a businessman making a difference. He founded Zipped Brands, a company that changes stylish name-brand shoes by adding zippers, making them easier to wear for people of all abilities. “Because of my disability and bent toes, wearing shoes — especially ones I loved — was nearly impossible,” Aaron shared. “I accepted that stylish shoes weren’t meant for me.” Then came a breakthrough: What if I could add zippers to my favorite shoe brands? That simple yet powerful idea sparked a business, ensuring that everyone, normal or disabled, has access to (可使用) fashionable footwear. Aaron’s story is a powerful reminder that resilience, humor, and gratitude can turn any challenge into an opportunity. He refuses to be defined by limitations, instead using his journey to uplift others — whether through his optimism or his business making life easier for people of all abilities. 4. What did Aaron Warren celebrate according to paragraph 2? A. His third birthday. B. The founding of Zipped Brands. C. His 27th birthday. D. The first time he had great foods. 5. What was the purpose of Aaron Warren founding Zipped Brands? A. To create jobs for disabled individuals. B. To earn more money to treat his disability. C. To raise public awareness of preventing SMA. D. To make stylish shoes accessible to more people. 6. Which of the following can best describe Aaron Warren? A. Energetic and responsible. B. Humorous and optimistic. C. Fashionable and easy-going. D. Sensitive and enthusiastic. 7. What can we learn from Aaron Warren’s story? A. Gratitude enriches life’s experiences. B. Disability limits personal achievements. C. Resilience overcomes life’s challenges. D. Creativity comes from personal fortune. C Debra Dolan has mailed postcards to herself for over 40 years, viewing them as snapshots (快照) not only of the time and place but also of who she was at that moment. She also enjoys sending postcards to friends and exchanging notes with her newspaper carrier. “I have learned more about myself from those cards,” Dolan said. “It is such a personal experience. Reading them back — all the joys and challenges of my life — brings me such pleasure.” While some people like Dolan still enjoy writing on postcards, letter-writing seems to be becoming a lost art. Letter mail per address (letters, postcards, cards, etc.), has fallen from an average of 246 pieces of letter mail per Canadian household in 2014 to 124 pieces of letter mail per household in 2023. This mirrors global postal services struggling against Internet-based tools. Meanwhile, handwriting teaching in Canadian schools has been given less attention, leaving some youths unable to sign their names. That’s something Elena Woo, 41, in Toronto, is hoping to change. Woo is the producer and editor of Young W, an online shop that encourages what she calls an analogue (模拟的) lifestyle, including letter-writing, art and other beautiful things in life. She is determined to promote letter-writing besides digital communication. “Letters offer a choice beyond screens,” she argues, stressing that compared to quick messages, handwritten words hold more emotional weight and bring people closer. “The medium is the message,” Woo adds, pointing out how letter-writing benefits both the sender and recipient (收件人) through thoughtful self-expression. As technology advances, writing by hand holds special value — a bridge between past and present, and an effective balance to digital exchanges. Whether through postcards or holiday notes, these items carry more personal meaning no digital technology can match. There’s nothing better than opening a mailbox to find a letter waiting. Like Debra Dolan’s 40-year postcard collection, this practice creates good memories that stand the test of time. 8. What does Debra Dolan mainly consider her postcards as? A. A recollection of her personal life. B. A regular activity for relaxation. C. A method for contacting friends. D. A form of her creative expression. 9. What change is happening in Canadian society? A. Growing loneliness in the digital age. B. A sharp fall in handwritten communication. C Tough competition between postal services. D. A rising need for traditional writing materials. 10. Why does Elena Woo support letter-writing? A. It inspires a slow lifestyle. B. It encourages an artistic interest. C. It creates beautiful memories. D. It improves emotional connections. 11. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph? A. Appreciating the joy of gift-giving. B. Advancing digital communicating. C. Treasuring handwritten messages. D. Building more personal mailboxes. D New population of polar bears found Researchers have identified a previously unknown population of polar bears in southeast Greenland. The area is seemingly not suitable for polar bears because it lacks sea ice, which the animals typically depend on to hunt. Scientists say the discovery of this population offers a deep understanding of how polar bears might be able to adapt as the planet gets warm and ice melts (融化). Most polar bears hunt by walking on floating (漂浮) platforms of sea ice, which is made up of frozen seawater. However, because the Earth’s atmosphere is heating up, sea ice in the Arctic is melting. About one third of the Arctic’s winter sea ice has disappeared in the past 20 years. Polar bears are currently considered at risk of extinction, and previous studies have warned they could disappear if the ice continues to melt. This newly found population (totaling about 300 polar bears) was thought to be part of a large group that lived on Greenland’s east coast. However, researchers looked at data tracking the bears’ movements over 36 years and found that populations in the northeast and southeast remained physically separate. They also tested the bears’ genes (基因) and confirmed that the two populations were different. The polar bears in southeast Greenland live near glaciers (冰川), which are made up of freshwater. For most of the year, sea ice is not present where these bears live. Instead, scientists believe this population of polar bears hunts on chunks of glacial ice that break off and float into the sea. Researchers say this suggests that as sea ice disappears, other polar bears could learn to hunt using glacial ice. Researchers warned, however, that most polar bears don’t live in areas where glacial ice can be found. Moreover, glaciers, including the ones in Greenland, are melting as well. Still, one research said the study gives hope that “polar bears might be able to hang on in an ice-free Arctic”. 12. What is the typical condition for polar bears’ survival? A. Cold weather. B. Seawater. C. Freshwater. D. Sea ice. 13. What have the previous studies stressed? A. The sea ice in the Arctic continues to melt. B. Polar bears might get close to extinction. C. Many species of polar bears have died out. D. Global warming is becoming more serious. 14. What do we know about newly-found polar bears in southeast Greenland? A. They often hunt with those in the northeast. B. They have the same gene as northeast species. C. They can use glacial ice as hunting platforms. D. They have adapted to living in the freshwater. 15. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A. Make protests. B. Offer suggestions. C. Show concern. D. Express hopefulness. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Low-carbon living is about fighting climate change by saving resources and reducing emissions (排放) of greenhouse gases. After all, a healthier planet is also healthier for us! ___16___ Besides turning off lights, recycling paper and plastics, there’s still a lot more we can do. Check before you buy. Not all electrical devices (设备) are designed for ideal energy efficiency. Even if two rice cookers share the same features the amount of energy they require to run on may be different. ___17___ Check for energy labels (商标) when we’re buying energy-efficient products! Shut electrical equipment off. ___18___ Turning off your computer beyond working hours for a month is equal to charging your phone 1,000 times. Reducing your monitor brightness by 20% for a day also matters much. The amount of energy saved by shutting off unused lights and TV during non-working hours for a year can save a lot of energy. ___19___ Transportation is the second largest source of greenhouse gases, and we all know the environmental benefits of using mass public transport. But if you need a private vehicle, there are also low-carbon options. For example, electric vehicles (EVs) produce zero emissions. Treat e-waste properly. Responsible waste management is key to a green lifestyle, and one type of waste is often ignored: e-waste. Discarded (丢弃) devices can cause disasters to the environment and our health,as they contain poisonous chemicals. ___20___ A. Say no to private vehicles. B. Travel in a wiser and smarter way. C. Do you often leave your computer on after work? D. By reducing our carbon footprint, we’ll have a cleaner world. E. Why not give them a second life by gifting them to those in need? F. That means you’ re paying extra for the same functions performed. G. Instead of throwing them around, bring them to special recycling points. 第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分55分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 “I wanted to do something that’s going to stretch my faith,” said Williams. It was Jennifer Williams’s mother who got her ___21___ to books. As a librarian, she read to her three children every day. When Williams became an elementary school teacher, she wanted her students to fall in love with ___22___ just as she had. But early on, she realized that some kids had little access to ___23___. “It’s very ___24___ to teachers of young children which kids are not read to,” she said. To Williams, the ___25___ was simple: Give kids books. In 2017, she ___26___ 900 used children’s books over three days. “Anybody could do that,” she said. “I just want to do something that’s going to stretch my faith.” So she set a new ___27___ for herself: give away one million books. It sounds like an ___28___ number, but as Williams ___29___ on Facebook: “Don’t complain in the bleachers (露天看台) if you aren’t willing to work hard out on the field.” So she ____30____ to friends to give away books or money to buy books. Before long, as news of Williams’s project spread, strangers started ____31____ packages of books on her front porch (走廊). In the four years she’s been doing all this, the Book Lady, as Williams has come to be ____32____, has contributed more than 78,000 books! And she’s not ____33____. It’s too important for kids with few ____34____. “Reading can take you anywhere,” she told CNN. “You can ____35____ in time and space. If you can read, you can learn almost anything.” 21. A. attached B. devoted C. reduced D. adapted 22. A. teaching B. reading C. writing D. painting 23. A. charity B. toys C. education D. books 24. A. precious B. clear C. ordinary D. sharp 25. A. event B. stuff C. solution D. context 26. A. launched B. tracked C. revised D. donated 27. A. goal B. angle C. title D. range 28. A. unaffordable B. unavoidable C. unreachable D. unbearable 29. A. settled B. hunted C. signaled D. posted 30. A. appealed B. promised C. announced D. waved 31. A. recycling B. transporting C. leaving D. promoting 32. A. well-known B. well-intended C. well-informed D. well-rounded 33. A. setting off B. breaking down C. running out D. slowing down 34. A. duties B. selections C. policies D. patterns 35 A. perform B. travel C. survive D. retire 第二节 短文语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 AI chatbots like “Comment Robert (评论罗伯特)” on Sina Weibo are actively taking part in public discussions. Do you care if the one you are talking to is a human ___36___ a robot? I don’t mind if the one talking to me is a robot. AI is an unstoppable trend (趋势) that ___37___ (lead) us into a new era. We all need to know that working ___38___, talking to and even “befriending” AI will become a daily activity. Talking with AI can sometimes bring a unique sense of delight and ___39___ (satisfy). When ___40___ (talk) with someone online, I do care about ___41___ they are. If it’s a person, I feel more ___42___ (relax) because we probably share similar social experiences. That’s something chatbots can’t do. Chatbots exist in a world full of wrong information, ___43___ means they can sometimes make misleading comments or create ___44___ (confuse) for us humans. Not to mention, we are not yet fully skilled in using AI technology. It’s especially hard for teenagers ___45___ (tell) between people and AI. 第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分） 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 46. Its ashy rocks, now dark, now light, told a story of past eruptions that might have warned the city what was ________ (come). (所给词的适当形式填空) 47. The ______ (remain) of their beautiful city survive to remind us that human lives burn bright and short. (所给词的适当形式填空) 48. She warned her parents of the danger, though at first they just thought she ______ (joke). (所给词的适当形式填空) 49. It immediately ________(occur) to her that these were signs of an approaching tsunami. (所给词的适当形式填空) 50. After a roll call confirmed that all were safe and sound, they relaxed, laughing, crying and ______ (hug) each other. (所给词的适当形式填空) 51. It’s our duty to leave a better, cleaner, and ______ (healthy) planet to our children. (所给词的适当形式填空) 52. We work hard to ensure that development strategies are followed in an ______ (environmental) friendly way. (所给词的适当形式填空) 53. ______ the largest rainforest in the world, it plays a significant role in maintaining the fine balance of the Earth’s ecosystem. (用适当的词填空) 54. A child and a man were walking on the beach ______ the child found a shell and held it to his ear. (用适当的词填空) 55. The first quality of literature is its ______ (describe) of truth and beauty. (所给词的适当形式填空) 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 56. 假定你是李华，上周五，你班开展了“世界地球日”的主题班会课活动，请你给美国朋友Smith写一封邮件分享这次活动，内容包括： 1. 活动目的： 2. 活动内容： 3. 你的感想。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Smith, I’m writing to share with you a World Earth Day-themed class meeting held by our class last Friday. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 In a small town, there lived a girl named Jessica, who had always been a star student, topping every class before college. Confident that her academic success would continue smoothly in college, Jessica spent most of her time scrolling (滚屏) on social media, ignoring her parents’ reminders to focus on her studies and lessons. This carefree attitude continued for months until the day of Jessica’s mid-term exams. While her friends were worried, Jessica remained untroubled, convinced that, just like before, she would manage to get through, according to her past experiences and natural intelligence. However, when her friends gathered to discuss a math problem with her, Jessica offered the wrong answer. Hearing her answer, one of her friends showed an obviously concerned look. Jessica, attempting to maintain her calmness, assured her friends, “Don’t worry. I’ll be fine, just like I always was!” But inside, a sense of self-doubt began to grow. As the exams began, Jessica’s sense of ease quickly disappeared. With each question, she found herself unsure, realizing just how little preparation she’d done. Despite this, she wrote down whatever she could recall from previous years, telling herself it would be enough for her to pass the exams. However when the results came out, Jessica was shocked to find she failed all the exams. The disappointment in her parents’ eyes was more than she could bear. Her friends, who had been studying hard, were celebrating their success, while Jessica was left to face the consequences of her actions. Jessica couldn’t escape the feeling of embarrassment. She knew she had a long road ahead, and repeating the year was the only way forward. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 This failure, however, turned out to be an important turning point for Jessica. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When the results of the final exams were announced, Jessica was nervous but hopeful. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. D 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. D 17. F 18. C 19. B 20. G 第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分55分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. B 第二节 短文语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. or 37. will lead 38. with 39. satisfaction 40. talking 41. who 42. relaxed 43. which 44. confusion 45. to tell 第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分） 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 【46题答案】 【答案】to come 【47题答案】 【答案】remains 【48题答案】 【答案】was joking 【49题答案】 【答案】occurred 【50题答案】 【答案】hugging 【51题答案】 【答案】healthier 【52题答案】 【答案】environmentally 【53题答案】 【答案】As 【54题答案】 【答案】when 【55题答案】 【答案】description 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【56题答案】 【答案】Dear Smith, I’m writing to share with you a World Earth Day-themed class meeting held by our class last Friday. It was definitely an instructive activity. The class meeting was aimed at raising awareness about environmental protection. First, we watched a short documentary showing the beauty of our planet. The monitor then organized a heated discussion on current environmental issues like climate change and plastic pollution. In the end, we brainstormed practical ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Actually everyone can make a difference in protecting our planet. I’d like to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle and encourage others to do the same. Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【57题答案】 【答案】 This failure, however, turned out to be an important turning point for Jessica. Realizing success requires effort, Jessica began to focus on self-discipline, determined not to let this failure define her, and handed in her phone to her parents voluntarily. Acknowledging the need for a serious change in her habits, Jessica threw herself into studies, choosing to stay home instead of attending social events. As the next round of final exams approached, Jessica felt neither excited nor overconfident. Instead, she fully focused on revising what she had learned. When the results of the final exams were announced, Jessica was nervous but hopeful. Although she’d tried her best to study, she daren’t take the results lightly. However, the results were beyond Jessica’s expectations — she’d passed every exam with an A grade! Overwhelmed with relief and joy, she ran to her parents, shared the good news and promised to value hard work and discipline. Her parents, proud of her transformation, hugged her tightly and returned her phone. This time, Jessica had truly earned a fresh start, one built on responsibility, patience and the realization that success is a product of effort, not luck. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$