江苏省无锡市第一中学2024-2025学年高一下学期4月期中考试英语试题

无锡市第一中学2024-2025学年度第二学期期中试卷 高一英语 2025.04 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。听完每段对话后，你都有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.What does the woman want to do? A.Have lunch. B.Feed the fish. C.WVatch a match. 2.What is the conversation mainly about? A.A holiday plan. B.A job interview. C.A medical appointment. 3.How long will the exam last? A.One hour. B.Two hours. C.Three hours. 4.Why is the woman seeking help? A.Her husband is choking. B. Her husband's back is hurt. C.Her husband has food poisoning. 5.Where is the conversation probably taking place? A.In the schoolhall. B.In the government office. C.At a wedding ceremony. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6.What are the speakers celebrating? A.Receiving a large cash prize. B.Being hired by a dream company. C.Getting praise from their school. 7.What will the woman probably do next? A.Work on a presentation. B.Post some information online. C. Talk to some of her team members. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What does the man want to do? A.Eat healthy food. 第1页共10页（高一英语） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 B. Try different foods. C.Have some delicious food. 9.Which does the woman think is better than vegetable spread? A.Butter. B.Cheese. C.Sugar. 10.What will the woman do next? A. Read something. B.Have some cake. C.Eat the man's food. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What is the boy's problem? A.He might have to change schools. B. He didn't get accepted intothe university. C.His father is leaving on a long business trip. 12.Which grade will the boy be in next year? A.The tenth grade. B.The ninth grade. C.The sixth grade. 13.What is the woman's main concern probably? A.Trying to make some new friends. B. Doing whatever is best for the family. C.Helping to improve the boy's grades. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Movie director and actor. B. TV program host and guest. C.Award show reporter and singer. 15.Where did the man grow up? A.In Paris. B. In Los Angeles. C.In New York City. 16.What is the man most proud of? A.Working with some best actors. B.Starring in movies all over the world. C. Winning an Academy Award for Best Actor. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.How often is the event held? A. Once a month. B.Four times a year. C.Once a year. 18.Who is Marcus Rice? A.A producer representative. B. An event organizer. C.A guest speaker. 19.Where has the guest speaker come back from? A.Russia. B.China. C.The US. 20.How is the food served at the event? A.It's cheap. B.It's limited. C.It's eco-friendly. 第2页共10页（高一英语） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 阅读理解（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Most of us could benefit from washing our bedding more often. Sheets, pillowcases, and mattresses can harbor dirt， germs and allergens（过敏原）that affect our skin and overall health.But what's the sweet spot for washing frequency? Our website asked experts to share their preferred intervals（间隔）and tips on how to do it well. Pillowcases（枕套） Pillowcases are the landing pad for your skin, hair and all the oils and dirt carried with them.It is recommended that pillowcases should be washed at least once a week. People who have sensitive skin or allergies often benefit from a more frequent routine, like every three to four days. To help clean cases last longer, shower before bed. And don't forget your pillows: washing them once per season is the sweet spot. Sheets（床单） At a minimum, you should wash your sheets once a week. But a variety of factors call for more frequent washing. One is the summer heat, since sweat "can lead to bacteria and odor on our sheets." Plus, allergens like pollen can travel inside with you, so washing more frequently can help reduce symptoms. Mattresses（床垫） Every time you strip（除去）the bedding， let the mattress breathe for a bit rather than immediately putting on a new set of sheets."Leave it for a few hours with some windows open."Still air and covered mattresses encourage dust mites and allergens to thrive.Vacuum（用吸尘器吸） it two to three times a year. If it smells， sprinkle on a thin layer of baking soda， let it sit for a few hours. And then vacuum it up. 21.Which of the following bedding is advised to be cleaned once per season? A.Pillowcases. B.Pillows. C.Sheets. D.Mattresses. 22.Which is a proper way to clean the mattress? A.Exposing it to fresh air for a few minutes. B.Vacuuming it up before spraying baking soda. C.Removing the bedding and leaving it for a while. D.Placing new sheets immediately when making the bed. 23. Where is the text probably taken from? A.A lifestyle website. B.A health magazine. C.A medical journal. D.A product handbook. B Each fall, the California coast welcomes large numbers of North America's monarch butterflies（黑脉金斑蝶）.In the past， millions of the brightly colored insects gathered in groups of California trees to spend the winter. But over the last few decades, the number of these monarchs has fallen sharply. Poisoning may partly explain this loss, a new study finds 第3页共10页（高一英语） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 People use pesticides（杀虫剂）to kill off different types of pests and weeds（害虫和杂草）.Pesticides can also poison non-pests. Scientists had worried that such pollutants might be harming monarchs. But no one knew how much risk these insects faced. To find out, a team of scientists focused on California's Central Valley. It's home to cities,towns and natural areas; it is also an important place for the monarchs to give birth. The researchers sampled（取样）more than 200 milkweed plants across the valley， which monarch caterpillars（幼虫）only feed on. Nearly one in every three of the plants had pesticide levels known to be deadly to monarchs. "We were surprised to find pesticides in all of the samples," says Sarah Hoyle, a pesticide expert.“Everywhere we looked-home gardens, parks, agricultural lands, wildlife reserves-pesticides were present.," The highest levels of pesticides were found on milkweeds for sale at garden stores. Garden stores want their plants to look attractive, Hoyle notes, and "one way to help with this is to use chemicals." But people who buy milkweed plants often don't know they have been treated with pesticides. Of course, pesticides are unlikely to be the only cause for the monarchs' decrease, Hoyle notes.Both habitat（栖息地）loss and climate change also could present risks. However， the new findings point to the need for stronger action to limit pesticide pollution, Hoyle argues, Many people are planting milkweed plants to feed monarch caterpillars. It now appears necessary to ask garden stores if their plants were grown without the useof long-lasting pesticides, she says.That way your gardens can host milkweeds without accidentally harming monarch caterpillars. 24. What should be responsible for the monarchs' decrease according to the study? A.The use of chemicals. B.Extreme weather. C. Wildfires in California. D.Reduction of food resources. 25.What do we know about milkweed plants? A.They mainly grow in the valleys of California. B.They play a key role in the life circle of monarchs. C.They are very popular with people who love gardening. D.They are used by researchers to feed monarch caterpillars. 26.Which milkweeds may have the most harmful effects on monarchs? A.Those in parks. B.Those at garden stores. C. Those in wildlife reserves. D.Those on agricultural lands. 27.What is Sarah Hoyle's advice for people? A.Growing pesticide-free milkweeds. B.Not using pesticides in their fields. C.Planting more flowers in their gardens. D. Not buying milk weeds from garden stores. C Honey is a sweet treat that most people take for granted. But it is more than just a topping for cakes or a sweetener for tea.It's a miracle of sorts. Honey is the only food product that humans eat that is made by aninsect.Even with all our technical abilities, no one has figured out how to make artificial honey. There's really no 第4页共10页（高一英语） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 substitute（替代品）. A single pound of honey may require a beehive of up to 60,000 bees to visit two million flowers. No wonder some people call it liquid gold! Although amber-colored clover honey tends to be most common,honey comes in a variety of shades and flavors, depending on the flowers that the bees gather nectar（花蜜）from. Honey has been used throughout history in a number of ways. One of the most remarkable things about it is that it never goes bad. It may crystallize, meaning that it becomes solid in parts,but simply warming it slightly will melt the crystals and return the honey to its liquid form. No one knows exactly how long honey has been used by humans, but Spanish cave paintings dated at 7,000 BC show early evidence of beekeeping. Honey was also used by the ancient Egyptians as a sweetener, as a gift to the gods, and even as an element used to create mummies. Honey has been found inside the Egyptian pyramids, and although that honey was more than 3,000 years old, it would still taste like honey and be safe to eat. No other food has such lasting power! Besides its many uses as a sweetener， honey has long been used as a medicinal remedy（疗法）.Because it＇s difficult for any kind of bacteria（细菌）to survive in honey， it makes a perfect barrier on cuts and can prevent infection. Honey is also an effective remedy to relieve a painful throat. It has even been found to be as effective in easing coughs in children. The next time a bee flies through your garden or you spread some honey on a piece of toast,think about the miracle of honey. 28.According to the passage, what makes honey unique among the foods that humans eat? A.Its various shades. B. Its natural creation. C.Its delightful sweetness. D.Its remarkable history. 29.Why does the author mention the honey in the Egyptian pyramids? A. To illustrate that it never goes bad. B.To show the cleverness of Egyptians. C. To compare it with the honey in Spain.D.To inform that it originates from Egypt. 30.What is one of the medicinal uses of honey? A.Promoting bacterial growth. B.Curing throat pain. C.Preventing infection in wounds. D.Resisting common colds. 31.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.Honey: a Sweet Miracle of Nature B.Honey: a Timeless Treasure C.Honey: a Natural Medicinal Remedy D.Honey:a Common Sweetener D Albert Einstein owed his brilliant mind to having a child-like sense of humour.Indeed,a number of studies have found an association between humour and intelligence. Researchers in Austria recently discovered that funny people, particularly those who enjoy dark humour,have higher IQs than their less funny fellows. They argue that it takes both cognitive（认知）and emotional ability to process and produce humour. Their analysis shows that funny people have higher intelligence， and they score lower in mood disturbance（忧虑）and aggressiveness （攻击性）. 第5页共10页（高一英语） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 In psychology we use the term "positive humour style" to refer to people who use humour to enhance relationships and reduce conflict. This type of humour is associated with relationship satisfaction，extroversion（外向性）and high self-respect. Having a humorous outlook on life is also a good coping strategy. It helps people better manage stress and challenges. Not only do funny people mnake other people laugh, they also laugh more themselves.And laughter leads to brain changes, which may explain the link between humour and intelligence. Neuropsychological studies have found that experiencing positive emotional states， such as joy， fun and happiness， increases the production of dopamine（多巴胺）in the brain. Dopamine not only make us feel great, it also opens up the learning centres of the brain,which enables and sustains more neural （神经）connections. As a result， we become more flexible and creative in our thinking, and better at solving problems. It also boosts our working memory. Evidence suggests that humour actually bolster feelings of confidence,competence and status, making funny people very influential. Humour gets people to listen,helps communicate messages and aids learning. Itis a powerful tool that many successful leaders use to enhance group work and organizational culture. Studies of positive organizations suggest the more fun we have at work the more productive we are,and the less likely we are to suffer burn-out. Research on the use of humour in education also supports the concept that humour is an effective aid to learning. Several studies have demonstrated that lessons that are delivered with humour are more enjoyable for students, and also enhance students comprehension and recall of the topic. 32.What can we learn from the researchers in Austria? A.People enjoy dark humour most. B.Less funny people are aggressive. C.Funny people are always emotional. D.Humorous people have a brilliant mind. 33.What does the author intend to show in Paragraph 3? A.The benefit of laughter. B.The reason of our brain changes. C.The way of being creative in thinking. D.The association of humor and intelligence. 34.What's the meaning of the underlined word “bolster”? A.Combine. B.Increase. C.Explain. D.Damage. 35. What can be concluded from the research in education? A. Teachers are always humorous in class. B. Students can understand humour better in class. C. Humorous classes are more efficient for students. D. Effective learning depends on students' humour levels. 第6页共10页（高一英语） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Emotions can shape us in different ways. 36 Taking responsibility of your emotions is how you stand out from the crowd. Let's explore some powerful strategies to help you on this journey. Accept others as they are. 37 Always keeping that in mind, remember you cannot change others.Even if you try changing others,you will only be hurting yourself in the process. The best course of action would be to change yourself. This is how you will become emotionally intelligent and happier. Try using “I" statements. Hiding your emotions can harm relationships. When your feelings are hurt, it's good to voice it straightforward（坦率地）． 38 The best wayto do this is by using ＂I＂ statements．For example, say, "I feel heart-broken." instead of “You made me feel heart-broken." This allows you to communicate your feelings without blaming others. 39 Negative thoughts can clouad your judgment. However, in over 70% of cases, we let them take hold and this is completely wrong. Whenever the other person is behaving in an upsetting manner,ask yourself if you have done anything to make them feel like that.Self-reflection helps you respond thoughtfully rather than letting emotions take control. Mind your words and actions. In emotional moments, especially during arguments, we often say or do things we later regret. When emotions run high, anger or impatience can take control of us. Instead of reacting without forethought, consider taking a moment to reflect before responding. 40 A.Question your actions. B.Avoid those negative thoughts. C. Tell others how you feel in a nonjudgmental way. D. Just like you, everyone else holds their own beliefs. E.Express your needs clearly and encourage others to do so. F.During this moment, calmn your emotions and respond sensibly. G. To better yourself, it's essential to develop emotional intelligence. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分55分） 第一节 完形填空（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、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 During travel seasons, many people tend to look through user reviews online before starting their trips. They usually make a 41 plan, including what to see, where to live and even which dish to eat. 42 ,greater access to information means fewer surprises. 第7页共10页（高一英语） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 I am not suggesting wandering off to a totally strange place without opening a 43 .I always make a simple plan, but I'm ready to 44 it if something better comes up. A few years ago, a friend and I were driving through-a sleepy stretch of coastal South Carolina. That was,until I 45 a white general store with a sign outside advertising boiled peanuts. I suggested we 46 for some, though I had no reason to do so. For one thing, we were 47 hungry.For another,boiled peanuts are disgusting. But something about the place was hard to resist. As I chatted with the owner, another customer started to 48 my friend a technique for trapping alligators（短吻鳄）with bare hands．He picked up the 49 by working in a nearby plantation（种植园）and invited us to take a tour there． We willingly accepted his 50 and spent the next few hours with him, climbing around an ancient rice mill and bowing our heads into former slave quarters. It was the kind of afternoon you don't forget. A summer trip is a rare chance to 51 routine. It used to be 52 to distinguish independent travelers from travelers following flag-waving tour guides. But the line between them has become less clear． 53 your trip follows a tightly 54 agenda（日程）inspired by user reviews， aren＇t you just taking a virtual（虚拟的）group tour， with your smartphone 55 the flag? 41.A.secret B.new C.detailed D.public 42.A.Besides B.Otherwise C.However D.Therefore 43. A.store B.guidebook C.letter D.package 44.A.make B.drop C.announce D.discuss 45.A.opened B.built C.left D.spotted 46.A.stop B.look C.wait D.pay 47.A.really B.usually C.hardly D.totally 48.A.ask B.teach C.give D.find 49.A.coin B.peanut C.skill D.speed 50.A.offer B.promise C.answer D.comment 51.A.result from B.break from C.learn from D.suffer from 52. A.interesting B.boring C.difficult D.easy 53.A.If B.Although C.Unless D.Before 54.A.passed B.focused C.reformed D.planned 55.A.seeing B.covering C.changing D.waving 第二节 短文语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。 ＂I wish you good health， happiness and longevity（长寿）！”The allegro（快板）in the Chinese language resounded in a hall at Prince Sultan University, during a cultural event to celebrate the Chinese New Year. 56 (crowd) with enthusiastic visitors, the event held on Monday afternoon showed the rich traditions of the Chinese festival, 57 fell on February 10 this year. 第8页共10页（高一英语） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 58 (admire) for the experience of tasting traditional Chinese foods and learning about the Hazmi, a student who is studying the Chinese Proficiency Test Level 2, expressed his art of Chinese tea. He said that his encounter with the Spring Festival's customs inspired a 59 (deep) interest in Chinese culture than ever, leading him to learn more about the Chinese language. Faisal Islam,who 60 (recent) has begun his Chinese learning journey, shared how brush writing sparked his interest in the 61 (beautiful) of Chinese characters and the charm of Chinese culture. The event also featured traditional Spring Festival scrolls（卷卷轴），penned by students from China's Tsinghua University. These volunteers presented a series 62 cultural performances,including traditional Chinese dragon dances and tai chi. Zhang Xinying, the Chinese dean of the Confucius Institute at Prince Sultan University,said,"It is not only a Spring Festival celebration, 63 a grand event to bring Chinese culture into the campus, fostering Sino-Saudi cultural exchanges.” The Confucius Institute has witnessed 64 growing interest in Chinese language and culture since its opening on June 4, 2023, with nearly 100 students 65 (participate) in five classes to learn junior-and medium-level Chinese language. 第三节 单句填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 66.My (involve) in the school debate team has improved my critical thinking skills. 67.The company's (intention) delay in product release caused dissatisfaction among consumers. 68.The students got the teacher's (permit) to hold a small party in the classroom after the final exam. 69.We should keep our (surround) clean to create a pleasant learning environment. 70.After the earthquake, many people got (injure) and in urgent need of medical treatment. 71.A fire (occur) in the old building near our house, but fortunately no one was hurt. 72.Our school had to postpone (hold) the sports meeting due to the heavy rain. 73.The (survive) of the earthquake were provided with food, shelter,and medical care by the government. 74.Social media can have both positive and negative impacts high school students'mental health. 75.The thunderstorm with strong winds was really (scare),making the windows rattle. 76.Out of (curious), he opened the mysterious box, only to find some old books and a diary inside. 77.I was on the point of going to bed my friend called me with an urgent problem. 78.Our military (defend) is crucial for maintaining national security. 79.The school cafeteria provides a variety of (nutrient) meals to meet the students'dietary needs. 第9页共10页（高一英语） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 80.To promote environmental protection, we should separate (recycle) waste from other garbage. 第四节 完成句子（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 81．Only then （他才意识到）that he had missed such a valuable opportunity． 82. （我将不甚感激）if you could give me the opportunity. 83．We should never （认为．．．．．理所应当）that clean water is always available． 84． （他们的努力获得了回报）when their experiment succeeded on the 23rd trial． 85.Last week, over 200 students （报名了）the“Solar Energy Workshop＂ organized by the Physics Society, eager to explore sustainable energy solutions. 86．Many alumni（校友）from our school ＿ （做出贡献）China＇s quantum computing （量子计算）development in the past 20 years． 87.To prepare for the math olympiad, the team members （昼夜工作）last month. 88.During the Mid-Autumnn Festival, family members （享受彼此陪伴）and make moon cakes. 89. （倒装：日子一去不复返了）when we could play basketball freely after school without homework pressure. 90.The audience, （令他们感到宽慰的是），responded with enthusiastic applause，making all their hard work worthwhile. 第四部分 应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，校刊英语专栏正在征集一篇短文，题为“我最喜爱的科学家”。请根据以下提示，用英语写一则稿件。内容包括： 1．介绍一位你最喜爱的科学家； 2．简述你喜爱该科学家的原因。 注意： 1．词数：80词左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 My Favorite Scientist - 第10页共10页（高一英语） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$