上海市行知中学2024-2025学年高一下学期期中英语试题

上海市行知中学2024学年第二学期期中考试 高一年级 英语试卷 I.Listening Comprehension 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 the 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.On the bus. B.On the ship. C.On the plane. D.On the train. 2.A.54 dollars. B.66 dollars. C.60 dollars. D.17.6 dollars. 3.A.Get up slowly. B.Adjust her position. C.Stretch legs for a while. D.Shake her body frequently. 4.A.Lily will drive her to the airport. B.She won't skip the special meeting. C.She backs up the manager's plan. D.Lily is available to attend the meeting. 5.A.To be a certified doctor. B.To pursue advanced studies. C.To get promotion in work. D.To make full preparations for pregnancy. 6.A.The result of the survey is precise. B.There are many errors in the survey. C.Consumers are confident in themselves. D.The statistics are relatively reliable. 7.A.It is costly but convenient. B.He prefers a furnished one. C.Its decoration is rather old. D.He doesn't like the paint and the carpet. 8.A.The woman is outspoken and straightforward. B.Her letter of resignation is rejected by the boss. C.Her boss is anxious about his poor management. D.Nearly all the employees can't live with the boss 9.A.The new computer program is out of date. B.He is overwhelmed by the changing technology. C.Learning a program through computer is outdated. D.Ever-changing technology accounts for the problem. 10.A.Negotiate the deadline to postpone it. B.Gather more information with the man. C.Prepare the presentation with the material at hand. D.Tailor the contents of the presentation to hit the deadline. Section B Directions:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and longer conversation.The passages and the longer conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you 1 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的日恒A0 hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A.n1909. B.n1911. C.n1913. D.n1915. 12.A.It was fashionable to shave head. B.Women were forced to remove hairs. C.A wide forehead was a symbol of beauty. D.It helps distinguish the painting from others. 13.A.The identity of Mona remains to be confirmed. B.Leonardo is good at creating mysterious person that of men. C.The painting is doomed to be damaged as time passes by. D.Mona Lisa was painted in memory of a woman from Italy. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A.Parking capacity has nearly tripled. B.Severe accidents happened there before. C.It is supervised by a human-shaped robot. D.Cars are better managed than other garages. 15.A.The robot. B.The garage. C.The driver. D.The attendant. 16.A.The favorable service. B.The convenience of parking. C.The safety and reliability. D.The attractive parking fees. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A.It lies in seizing opportunities. B.It partly depends on human effort. C.It comes out of one's-determination. D.It is more than an element of success. 18.A.It is a must towards success. B.It pales in comparison with practice. C.It contributes to success in some way. D.It is something that people are born with. 19.A.Being passionate can generate wealth. B.Passionate people care little about money. C.Money comes automatically with diligence. D.Love makes a person passionate and hardworking. 20.A.What brings about success B.Why passion is important. C.How luck affects a person. D.A fantastic video on success. I.Grammar and Vocabulary SectionA Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank. Legal Uncertainty in Space NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore finally returned on March 19,having endured a nine-month wait on the International Space Station for a rescue mission to be organized. CS扫描全能王 3亿人整在用的目福ApP seeing the difficulty the US government had 1.uescue)the astronauts,law experts are now questioning who would be responsible if privately-run space missions go wrong. According to the United Nations,international space law dates back to the 1960s.At that time, space exploration was led by governments and mostly involved the US and the Soviet Union.Private companies 22.go space were not considered possible and so were not clearly included in international law,wrote Anna Brennan.a researcher at-the University of Waikato. However,the commercial space industry 23. (grow)quickly in the past decades.The World Economic Forum said,"the space economy 24. (expect)to reach 1.8 trillion dollars in 2035,rising from 630 billion dollars in 2023 and growing faster than global GDP".By the end of February,the US company Blue Origin had launched 52 civilians into space.Spacex's Crew Dragon spacecraft is also designed to allow civilians with little training 25. (travel)to space,said Euronews. These changes have revealed legal gaps.One significant issue lies in the wording.26. notud in an article published in Khalifa University Science and Tech Review,the UN Outer Space Treaty and the related Rescue Agreement of 1008 state 27.,in emergencies, all countries are responsible for rescuing"astronauts".In contrast,internatonal maritime law uses the broader term"persons",28. (two words)specific words like "sailors". This difference creates a gray area 29.means civilians on private space missions are not technically covered by the universal rescue obligation,said the article.Although the 1979 Moon Treaty considers anyone on the moon an astronaut,none of the few countries with independent 30. rew)launeh capabilities (i.e.the US,Russia and China)have signed this treaty. Experts are calling for a broader definition of"astronaut"said New Scientist.They noted that space law must find a balance between keeping people safe and allowing space businesses to grow, Section B 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.concems B lack C.touch D.global E.trend F.complete .tailored H.oversight Lbalance J.comforting K.seek Chatbots Fill in for Therapy From social relationships to work challenges,Chinese people are turning to DeepSeek to address different personal issues.They describe sharing their thoughts and receiving helpful feedback from the popular chatbot.As a rising 31. on social media,AI therapy is changing the way people 32. _mental health support.But can AI truly replace a human therapist? It is estimated that on a 33. scale,45 percent of people,who needed mental health care in 2024,did not receive it,with barriers including cost and a lack of providers,according to Huntington Psychological Services.Daniel Lowd,an associate professor at the University of Oregon,believes AI could help solve the 34. _of therapy services."If people can find some support and perspective by talking to ChatGPT or [chatbot]Claude,then I think that's wonderful," 3 C③扫描全能王 3亿人船在用的目福App Lowd told Newsweek. Li Yong,a doctor at the Jiangsu Province Hospital,agreed with Lowd,saying that AI meets people's needs for emotional support to some extent.By using basic knowledge of psychotherapy, DeepSeek can help with minor mental issues through 35. responses,Li told Shanghai Observer. However,be points out that AI cannot completely replace professionals due to the human 36. that is important for therapeutic services.Therapists develop a deeper understanding of people's emotions and needs through communication,which allows them to offer more 37. teatment plans,Shanghai Observer reported. The use ofAI in psychotherapy also raises 38. over the reliability of responses."AI chatbots will respond as therapists if asked,without any of the 39. taining or responsibility of a human counselor or even a specialized and tested piece of software,"Richard Lachman,an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University,told Newsweek. Experts believe the key to effective AI therapy lies in proper government regulation.As AI becomes more a part of our lives,understanding its effects on human psychology means finding a 40. between what's helpful and what's dangerous,Euronews reported. III.Reading Comprehension Section A 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. Most of us have no difficulty recognizing luck when it's on apparent display,as when someone wins the lottery.But 41. _often plays out in delicate ways and it's easy to construct narratives that portray success as out of everything but luck.These misleading stories have surprising implications for human mindset,downplaying the power of chances. Consider the history of the Mona Lisa.After having stayed in the 42. for most of its early existence,the painting was pushed into the spotlight in 1911 when it was stolen from Louvre. The famous theft remained 43. for two years until a maintenance worker was arrested after trying to sell the painting.His arrest caused a second wave of 44. with the painting on everyone's lips.As in the art world,it is so too in the world of work.Almost every career path consists of a sequence of steps,each of which depends on former ones.Inevitably,some of those 45. steps can be influenced by chance factors,which,as a result,are sure to affect the following process.So it is reasonable to conclude that 46. all successful careers involve at least a certain degree of luck. One's date of birth 47. 、 for example.According to a study,most children born in the summer tend to be among the youngest members of their class,which explains why they are less likely to hold 48.positions during high school and thus,less likely to land good jobs later in life. To acknowledge the power of chance events is not to suggest that success is independent of 49. Charlie Munger has said."The safest way to get what you want is to 50. CS扫描全能王 3亿人整在周的扫推APp what you want.” Of course,luck counts too.Being born in a good education system is a kind of luck we can control-that is,at least we can decide how lucky our children will be.But in America,we've been doing a bad job as the budget for education has 51. The human tendency to52. luck's role has caused this troubling state by unwillingness to invest in education,the strong system of which can produce 53. for the next generation. Luckily,there is a solution.Guiding people to 54. their good fortune tends to make them more willing to contribute to the 55. _according to a study.So try to engage your successful friends in reviews about their experiences with luck.In the process,the next generation's odds of success may well increase and meanwhile,all the social members are more likely to enjoy the improved public service. 41.A.randomness B.potential C.masterpiece D.success ‘42.A.emergency B.maintenance C.review D.shade 43.A.accidental B.unsolved C.official D.objective 44.A. protest B.suspicion C.publicity D.investigation 45.A. negative B.previous C.realistic D.entire 46.A.virtually B.sustainably C.adequately D.negatively 47.A. occurs B.contracts C.matters D.approaches 48.A.accessible B.original C.secure D.superior 49.A.effort B.logic C.relationship D.investment 50.A.evaluate B.deserve C.modify D.exploit 51.A.shone B.shrunk C.ballooned D.flown 52.A.preserve B.popularize C.underestimate D.revolutionize 53:A.challenge B.luck C.motivation D.experience 54.A.reflect on B.save on C.adjust to D.live on A.mutual understanding B.mental fitness C.family value D.common good Section B Directions:Read the following three 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 information given in the passage you have just read. (A) A Pilgrimage to Mont Blanc It was on a grey winter's day in my parents'house outside Glasgow that I first suggested Mont Blanc in summer.I knew.I should make more effort to spend time with my 74-vear-old dad,but what I wan meposing at his age was a risk:A ten-day hike around one of Burope's highest mountains seemed a little extreme. "Old age doesn't come alone,"he replied,implying the memory loss from a recent life- threateningoktostir memory in long-forgotten footprints seemed like the right thing to do. CS扫描全能王 32人都在用的目福App We booked a flight,and four months later,arrived in the shadow of Mont Blanc in Chamonix,France. That first sunlit afternoon,it was instantly obvious that we had made the right decision.The pathway ahead was quiet.Quick-footed hikers walked past us,eyes focused on a ridge that marched south to the Italian border.But there was no sign of worry on my hiking partner's brow. Only determination. My dad's accounts of his time in the mountains remain among the defining stories of my childhood.The first time it left its mark on me was when I uncovered a junk box full of projector slides taken in the summer of 1970,when he and two of his friends completed a previously untried route up the overwhelmingly dangerous North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland. That was now more than half his lifetime ago.And,yet,here we were,marching side by side around the Mont Blanc,tracing an invisible route with our fingers over the same harsh summits he had conquered long ago.What I had always seen as an obsession with the mountains revealed itself to be a bond that I never knew we had. By the end of the week,I sensed we may have achieved what we both had thought impossible. We made our final push towards the Col du Brevent above the Chamonix valley.We climbed up into a narrow world of stone,meeting Mont Blanc face on. To capture the moment,I took a photo,but only then did it dawn on me that it was nearly the same composition as on a slide I had first seen in one of those junk boxes.There was that smile, those eyes fixed on the horizon,the beautiful Alpine ridges of Mont Blanc crowding out the background.For a split second,it looked as if nothing had changed. 66.According to the article,what mainly motivated the author to take his father on a hike around Mont Blanc? A.His father's old age and poor health. B.His father's memory loss from a stroke. C.His dream of traveling with his father again. D.His wish to visit one of Europe's highest mountains. 57.What can we leam about the hike around Mont Blanc from the article? A.They passed through three countries in ten days. B.The author's father was initially confident of doing it. C.It cbanged the author's attitude towards his father's hobby. D.It brought back the pleasant memories of the author's father. 58.According to the article,which of the following best describes the author's father? A.A hopeless patient. B.An adventurous climber. C.A responsible father. D.An appreciative photographer. 59.What did the author realize after taking the family picture? A.It was never too late to accompany his father. B.He and his father changed with time passing by. C.Everything changes with time except the mountains. D.The father's passion for the mountains didn't fade with age. 6 C③扫描全能王 3化人想在用的目植APp (B) Below is a housing guide for students going to London. University accommodation offices Many university accommodation offices have their own list ofregistered landlords.Others also provide information on accommodation agencies and other housing organization.The advantage of using your university accommodation is that you can get support if you have a problem.The disadvantage is that they are unlikely to have enough registered landlords to house all their students. Property papers:Loot and Renting Loot is an important source of information about private housing for co-renters.The offers are from private landlords,agencies and individuals looking for other co-renters.They also have a website:www.loot.com.The advantage of using Loot is that there aro some excellent bargains.The disadvantage is that there is no quality contral over the offers. Renting is another useful paper.The offers in this paper are mainly from accommodation agencies.Their website is at www.renting.co.uk. Accommodation agencies The majority of rented accommodation in London is probably advertised through accommodation agencies.The advantage of using accommodation agencies is that you will have a large number of accommodations to choose from.A good agent will listen to your requirements and can save you time in looking for the right accommodation The disadvantage is that they will make a range of charges to potential renters.Noticeboards Around the universities you will find a number of noticeboards where offers of accommodation will be posted.These will either be from landlords or from students.Some universities will also have online noticeboards where students can advertise to other students.Advertisements from students can be an excellent way to find accommodation.However,advertisements from landlords can be problematic. Word of mouth Some of the best housing in London is never advertised but is passed on from one group of students to another by word of mouth.It might be that you can find out about good offers from final year students.However,don't suppose that just because you have found out about housing from a friend,it is necessarily going to be better than that found through any other source. Family Faced with the very high rents charged in London,some students and their parents will consider buying as an alternative.In some cases this might be a good choice. 60.What is the advantage of using Loot? A.It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting. B.It gives you personal information about other co-renters. C.Their website is designed mainly for students. D.There are some good bargains. 61.A good agent can help you A.know more people 7 CS扫描全能王 32人整在可的目园Ap B.find cheap accommodation C.get the right aceemmodation quickly D.get free intormation about most accommodations 62.The itformation passed on by word of mouth is important because A.it is better than that found through any other source B.it helps you find some of the best housing never advertised C.the final year students always offer better information D.the landlords have little valuable information (c Michael Jackson is known for his best-selling album in history so far-Thriller.His nickname is the King of Pop.He was born in 1958.Both his parents loved music.His dad was a guitarist with a band and his mother who was a good singer played the piano. Michael had five brothers and three sisters and all of the Jackson children were encouraged to study and play music.They lived in a small house and had just two bedrooms for 11 people. Michael's father,Joe Jackson was very strict.He wanted his children to be successful,to stay out of trouble and not to join any gangs.The oldest three brothers were the first to form a band called the Jackson Brothers.Then Michael and his younger brother joined.Michael,at just eight years old, started to lead the singing.Joe realized that his children were very talented and thought that they could become successful as a band.Their band name was changed to the Jackson 5 and they began to play at venues around the town.Then they started to go on tour playing in different towns in the Midwest of America.They won talent shows and gained recognition quickly. In 1968,the Jackson 5 signed a record contract with Motown Records.Michael was just ten years old.Their songs started to go to the top of the record charts.They continued to have success and as the lead singer Michael became very famous.He was taught by private tutors because he was too famous to go to school.This meant that he missed out on his childhood because he did not get to play with other children. In 1978,Michael separated from Jackson 5 and started to sing by himself.The next year he released his album"Off the Wall".This was a huge hit and he became one of the biggest stars in music.In 1982,"Thriller"was released and eventually this album became the biggest selling album to date.Michael was keen to use music videos to create stories.This action changed the way music videos were made.His Thriller music video was 13 minutes long. Michael was a great performer.He was inventive in the way he performed his songs and wore very ingenious costumes.He also changed his appearance.He changed his face shape,the colour of his skin and his nose.This again was probably linked with his childhood and the need to stay young- looking. Michael died of a heart attack at the age of 51 in 2009.It is thought the drugs that he was taking to help him sleep caused this.No one can deny that Michael Jackson had an influence on how music doveloped. 63.Which of the followings is TURE according to the passage? A.The popularity of Michael also led to problems. 8 C3扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的日槽APP B.The band of Michael became popular mostly because of their advertisement. C.Michael's family had no difficulty in raising theirchildren. D.Since Michael sang by himself,he started to become famous. 64.Which of the followings was NOT the reason why Michael Jackson achieved great success in music? A.The strong gene of his parents. B.The strict education of his father. C.The creativity of Michael Jackson himself.D.The changes of his appearance. 65.What does the underlined word "ingenious"most probably mean? A.special B.creative C.skillful D.professional 66.What can be learned about Michael according to the last paragraph? A.He was addicted to drugs. B.He was unhealthy because of his work. C.He had trouble in sleeping. D.He was killed by his private doctor. Section C Directions:Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A Another popular belief is that red wine,like other drinks,may be harmful to you if consumed too much. B.Apart from that,many people believe drinking red wine is especially good for your heart. C.Eggs are high in cholesterol and fat despite the fact that they are a nutritious source of energy D There are many other myths common is our society about food and health. B This is because the body can deal with the extra cholesterol by reducing the amount it produces. F.With such a steady stream of information,it's understandable that a few popular myths about food and health are floating around. Food Health Myths Every day there is new information about food and health products.Newspapers regularly have articles that discuss how certain foods or drinks are good or bad for you,Some television shows often deal with new,stories about how consuming certain substances can affect your body 67. One mytn about food and health is that eggs are bad-for your heart.Although they are indeed high in cholesterol (and fat,it's not true that eating eggs every day will damage your heart. 68. As far as fat goes,it's the yellow part of the egg that contains all the fat.So if you're worried about the fat content of eggs,go ahead and just eat the whites.You might also choose to buy certain kinds of eggs that have less fat content depending on the diet of the animal. Check your local supermarket for more information. 69 Although it was once thought to have unique properties,other types of alcohol can have the same effects.A study conducted recently revealed that people who drank red wine did not live any longer than those who drank other kinds ofspirits,such as beer or white wine.It seems that the alcohol itself improves an individual's health by raising the levels of good cholesterol and decreasing bad cholesterol.The alcohol also serves to increase blood flow and C3扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的月罐AP可 assist in blood clotting(凝结) 70. Consumers who are especially concerned about their health should think carefully about new information they read about or see on television. IV.Summary Writing Directions:Read the following passage.Sunmarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words.To reduce the difficulty for Senior One students,the maln structure of the summary is given.Please fill in the blanks in no more than 34 words.Use your own words as far as possible. How Career Planning Can Help You Get Ahead Are you feeling trapped in a boring and unfulfilling job?Or maybe you're looking for a job but you're not clear on which career direction you should pursue?No matter what stage of your career you find yourself in,career planning.can-bolp you estahlish a focused vision and achieve your full potential in your career. Career planng is the process of setting goals for career advancement and creating a roadmap of concrete action steps to achieve those goals.Although career planning requires time and effort,it has many benefits.First,hy-establshing a long-term goal to work toward,you'll find olarity in your career path and renewed motivation for your daily boring activities.A career plan can also provide you with an escape route from an unpromising job. Career planning will also help you recognize and take advantage ot opportunities to advance your career.The goals you set during career planning will influence all of your later strategic decisions.Since you know what you hope to achieve in your career,you'll be able to evaluate job openings and other opportunities to determine if they fit your plan for reaching your objectives. Finally,career planning is an effective tool for success in advancing your careec Benefits of career advancement include earning a higher salary,achieving increased job satisfaction,improving your skills and expertise,and gaining access to exciting new opportunities.Career advancement might look like moving upward to a leadership role,transferring to a new occupation,receiving specialty training,or taking on increased responsibility. In order to advance in your career and achieve your goals,you need to not only create a career plan but also develop the skills needed to qualify for your ideal position. 71.Summary Career planning is fpPirs,with clear goais,you wi迅 ind ceondly,the goals ean help you Finall. ,50 and can help you own an ideal job. (Fill in the blanks in no more than 34 words) V.Translation Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 10 CS扫描全能王 3亿人整在用的扫信AP中