湖南省湘西土家族苗族自治州吉首市第一中学2024-2025学年高一下学期4月期中考试英语试题

2025年上学期期中考试高一年级英语试卷 2025年4月 时量：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1、答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2、请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 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 Lisa probably want to find? A. A novel. B. A magazine. C. A dictionary. 2. What’s the man’s plan for tonight? A. To go dancing B. To sleep early. C. To stay up late. 3. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To check in at a hotel. B. To find her missing purse. C. To complain about a problem. 4. What is the weather like now? A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. How Linda found the movie yesterday. B. What movie Linda watched last night. C. Why Linda went to the cinema yesterday. 第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5） 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。 听下面一段对话，回答6、7小题。 6. Which dress will the woman buy? A. The red one. B. The black one. C. The orange one. 7. How much should the woman pay for the dress she wants? A. $40. B. $80. C. $120. 听下面一段对话，回答8、9、10小题。 8. Why does Nina need to go to the dentist’s? A. To fill a bad tooth. B. To have a tooth pulled. C. To get her teeth cleaned. 9. How soon will Nina get to the dentist’s? A. In an hour. B. In half an hour. C. In fifteen minutes. 10. How will Nina go to the dentist’s? A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus. 听下面一段对话，回答11、12、13、14小题。 11. Who taught Tom in the fourth grade? A. Mr. Smith. B. Mrs. White. C. Ms. Green. 12. What did Mrs. White often do? A. Have discussions with students. B. Dress herself as famous characters. C. Encourage students to do experiments. 13. What is Tom now? A. A teacher. B. A scientist. C. A student. 14. What will the speakers talk about next? A. Lucy’s high school life. B. Lucy’s most unforgettable teacher. C. Tom’s relationships with his teachers. 听下面一段对话，回答15、16、17小题。 15. Where are the speakers? A. In Phoenix. B. In New York. C. In Los Angeles. 16. Why did Robert go to a new city? A. To work. B. To visit some friends. C. To go sightseeing. 17. What does Robert most probably think of Mary? A. Funny. B. Hard-working. C. Kind-hearted. 听下面一段独白，回答18、19、20小题。 18. Why do lights grow closer to the little house? A The city is becoming larger. B. Villagers use better lamps. C. People come to visit the village. 19. What does the little house miss later? A. The natural scenery. B. The life in a big city. C. The visitors to the village. 20. What is the speaker probably doing now? A. Having a tour. B. Giving a lecture. C. Selling a book. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Animals were the real pioneers of space flight. Let us learn about some animals that have been to space. A. Fruit flies On February 20, 1947, the United States sent some fruit flies into space to study the impact that cosmic radiation (宇宙辐射) might potentially have on astronauts in the future. They chose flies because they are genetically similar to humans. When they returned to Earth, the scientists found the flies alive, with no evidence of the effects of radiation. B. Mice Mice have long been used to find out more about how space travel will affect the human body. In fact, NASA has recently published a study of mice housed at the International Space Station. It shows that mice quickly adapt to microgravity (微重力) conditions. The very first mouse went into space in 1950, reaching an altitude of 137km. However, unlike the fruit flies, the mouse died when the rocket broke into parts due to a parachute (降落伞) failure. C. Dogs Laika, a Russian homeless dog, went to space on November 3, 1957. She was picked up on the streets and was thought suitable because she had a gentle temperament (性情) and behaved well. The scientists also believed a homeless dog would be better at dealing with difficult conditions like microgravity than a pet dog. Laika is famous for being the first animal to orbit (环绕……运行) the Earth. However, she never returned. D. Spiders In 1973, two garden spiders called Anita and Arabella were used in an experiment to see if they could still build webs in space. Both spiders managed to build webs, even though the webs were slightly finer than on Earth. The study showed a great deal about the effects of microgravity on motor response (运动反应). 1. What can we learn about the mouse astronaut? A. It failed to come back alive. B. It couldn’t survive in microgravity conditions. C. Its genes were similar to humans’. D. It was the first animal to be sent to space. 2. Laika was chosen by the scientists for all the following reasons EXCEPT ________ . A. her good temperament B. her identity as a pet dog C. her ability to deal with microgravity D. her good behavior 3. What’s the purpose of sending the two spiders to space? A. To compare the quality of webs they made on Earth and in space. B. To study the impact of cosmic radiation on their survival. C. To see how fast they could build webs in space. D. To see whether they could build webs in space. B The Torch Festival (火把节) is a traditional festival which is celebrated among some ethnic groups in southwestern China, such as the Yi, Bai, Hani, Lisu, and Lahu, etc. It usually falls on the 24th or 25th of June, with three days of celebrations. The festival came from worship (崇拜) of fire by ancestors (祖先). For some ethnic groups, it’s a tradition in the festival for elders to share farming experience with young people and educate them about taking care of crops. During the festival, big torches are made to stand in all villages, with small torches placed in front of the door of each house. When night falls, the torches are lit and the villages are bright. At the same time, people walk around the fields and houses, holding small torches and placing the torches in the field corners. Inside the villages, young people are singing and dancing around the big torches that keep burning throughout the night. Other activities like horse races are also held during the festival. In a horse race of the Yi people in Yunnan, torches are used to form hurdles for riders to get through. The Hani people in Yunnan traditionally tie fruits to torches with strings. When the strings are broken after the torches are lit, people struggle for the fruits for good luck. For the Lisu people in Sichuan, the festival is an occasion for holding torch parades. Big torches are carried by teams of people, which is like a fire dragon. If different teams meet, it’s a tradition to exchange the big torches with one another. 4. What can we know about the Torch Festival from the first paragraph? A. It has nothing to do with farming. B. Its celebrations usually last two days. C. It is a traditional festival of all China. D. It is a festival to show worship of fire. 5. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. ancestors. B. young people. C. elders. D. ethnic groups. 6. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A. Why the festival is enjoyed. B. Where the festival is celebrated. C How the festival is celebrated. D. What torches are used for the festival. 7. Which is a way that Lisu people in Sichuan celebrate the festival according to the text? A. Holding torch parades. B. Tying fruits to torches with strings. C. Struggling for fruits for good luck. D. Using torches as hurdles for a horse race. C Several years ago, a worldwide heavy rain was predicted, but no one got prepared for what was to come. Then, some areas received over 100 mm of rain. Cars and trucks floated down the streets. Whole buildings were swept away. At least 225 people lost their lives, and millions became homeless. The weather is always changing. Over the past few years, heavy rains have led to floods in many parts of the world. Droughts have taken place in Brazil and Australia. There have been heat waves in Europe which killed thousands. There have been more powerful hurricanes and tornadoes than ever before. In 2017 alone, the financial cost from global weather events was up to 340 billion dollars. With more wild weather events happening, people couldn’t help asking questions: What is happening with the weather? And why? Is this natural, or our fault? The answer seems to be: a little of both. Wild weather is natural. But most scientists hold the same view that human activity has made the Earth warmer. It is this global warming that makes heat waves more likely. The higher temperatures also result in more water going into the air, which causes heavier and more frequent rain. Many scientists also believe global warming makes hurricanes and other storms stronger. This means we’re likely to see more wild weather. “But we don’t have to just stand there and accept it,” says scientist Michael. He and other experts say we need to stop the Earth from getting warmer. We also need to be prepared, to do things that will help save lives. 8. What’s the main idea of the first paragraph? A. A past weather event happened in some areas in the world. B. Some facts are listed about the global warming. C. A number of recent weather events happened over the world. D. Wild weather is partly the result of human activity. 9. How does paragraph two develop? A. By giving a lot of examples of recent wild weather events. B. By describing a serious flood that once happened. C. By predicting how the weather will change in a few years. D. By comparing the former wild weather with what happened now 10. What does scientist Michael’s words mean? A. People can not do anything to prevent wild weather. B. If people stop global warming, the weather will be better. C. It is too late to stop global warming. D. People have to stand by and accept what will happen to us. 11. Where can you probably find the text? A. In a tourist brochure B. In a research paper C. In a science fiction D. In a nature magazine D What time it is varies depending on which of Earth’s time zones you are in. But what if you aren’t anywhere on Earth? Scientists from the European Space Agency (ESA), a group devoted to exploring the universe, are arguing that the Moon should have its own time zone too. At the moment, missions to or involving the Moon use the time zone of the country that is operating the spacecraft. ESA argues that a specific time zone for the Moon would make it easier for space agencies from around the world to work together. Once missions make it to the Moon, having the same time zone would make it simpler for astronauts to communicate and travel across its surface. Setting up a lunar (月球的) time zone is not easy. Gravity affects how quickly or slowly time passes. Since gravity is weaker on the Moon than it is on Earth, after 24 hours, a lunar clock would be 56 microseconds ahead of a clock on Earth. Another point to consider is that a full day on Earth is measured by the length of time between two sunsets, about 24 hours. On the Moon, the time between two sunsets is nearly 709 hours, which is about 29.5 Earth days. This means that lunar nights can be around two weeks long, with only the Earth and the stars, no sun, in the sky. With all this to think about, scientists need to decide whether it would be better to follow a time zone on Earth. or for the Moon to have its own unique zone. which would have much longer days. NASA is planning to land humans on the Moon in 2025 with is Artemis Mission. There are also other unmanned missions to the Moon planned for later this year. Bernhard Hufenbach from ESA said that if a working time system for the Moon would be established. ESA could then perhaps make other planets in the solar system get ready for stage. 12. What would happen if a time zone is set up on the Moon? A. Missions to or involving the Moon would be sped up. B Time spent on rocket launching would become shorter. C. Cooperation among astronauts on the Moon would be easier. D. Spacecraft operation among countries would become simpler. 13. Why is it difficult to set up a time zone on the Moon? A. Clocks run slightly slower on the Moon. B. Lunar nights last nearly one-month long. C. No sun can be seen in the sky on the Moon. D. A full day of the lunar time is much too long. 14. What would ESA do in the future according to Bernhard? A. It would set up working time systems on other planets. B. It would work with other countries to explore the space. C. It would send more astronauts to planets in the solar system. D. It would help NASA with other unmanned missions to the Moon. 15. In which part of a newspaper will you probably find the article? A. Well-being B. Around the world C. Big news of today D. Science and technology 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A good book can be satisfying. If reading is a habit you’d like to get into, there are some ways to develop it. ●Realize that reading is enjoyable if you have a good book. If you have a difficult book and you are forcing yourself through it, it will seem like a task. ____16____ ●Set time. You should have some time during every day when you’ll read for at least 5 to 10 minutes.____17____ For example, make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch and even dinner if you eat alone. ●Always carry a book. ______18______When I leave the house, I always make sure to have my car keys and one book at hand. The book stays with me in the car, and I take it into the office and to appointments and pretty much everywhere I go. ●______19______Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair. Don’t lie down unless you’re going to sleep. There shouldn’t be a television or a computer near the chair and no music or no noisy family members/ roommates. If you don’t have a place like this, create one. ●Reduce television/ the Internet. If you really want to read more, try cutting back on time on TV or the Internet. _____20_____Still, every minute you reduce of the Internet/ TV, you could use for reading. This could create hours of book reading time. A. Go to bookstores. B. Find a quiet place. C. This may be difficult for some people. D. Wherever you go, take a book with you. E. Have some good tea or coffee while you read. F. It means you will read no matter how busy you are. G. If this happens, give up the book and find another one that you’ll really love. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Like many young people, Jessica wants to travel the globe. Unlike most of them, this 25-year-old is doing it ___21___ . She and her husband have spent the last two years traveling the world, stopping everywhere from Paris to Singapore. It might sound like one long, expensive ___22___ , but the couple has an unusual way to make their travel ___23___ . They’re part of a new form of the ___24___ economy: an online group of house sitters. Throughout their no-cost stays in ___25___ homes, they feed pets and water plants in the homeowner’s ___26___ . It’s not all sightseeing. The two travelers carefully ___27___ their trips, scheduling their days around the pets that are sometimes difficult to ___28___ . But house sitting also offers a level of ___29___ they can’t find in a hotel. “It’s like ____30____ at a friend’s house,” Jessica says. The couple has a high ____31____ rate in getting accepted as house sitters and they always go beyond the homeowner’s ____32____ . For Jessica, that means ____33____ plenty of pictures of happy pets, keeping the house ____34____ and leaving a nice small gift before heading to the next house. “You want to make the homeowner feel that they made the right ____35____ ,” she says. 21. A. indoors B. online C. single-handed D. full-time 22. A. game B. service C. vacation D. procedure 23. A. safe B. busy C. helpful D. affordable 24. A. local B. private C. sharing D. agricultural 25. A. strangers’ B. parents’ C. co-workers’ D. neighbors’ 26. A. favor B. defense C. honor D. absence 27. A. plan B. explain C. compare D. complete 28. A. buy B. transport C. choose D. please 29. A. support B. comfort C. control D. attention 30. A. cooking B. staying C. waiting D. studying 31. A. success B. survival C. growth D. unemployment 32. A. budget B. abilities C. expectations D. understanding 33. A. admiring B. donating C. sending D. borrowing 34. A. clean B. open C. simple D. empty 35. A. guess B. decision C. response D. impression 第二节（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。 Maze Fist, also known as Mi Zhong Quan, is a traditional martial art from China. It ___36___ (know) for its clever footwork and advanced techniques. Maze Fist masters use complex footwork ___37___ involves constantly changing directions and angles, ___38___ (make) it hard for opponents to predict and attack. They are also skilled at tricking opponents with tricky movements and mis-directions. Besides its ___39___ (effective) in fighting, Maze Fist also focuses on developing the mind and body. In fact, apart ___40___ improving physical strength, endurance and coordination, Maze Fist trainers also build discipline and concentration when practising. Deeply ___41___ (root) in Chinese culture and history, Maze Fist represents Chinese martial arts’ wisdom and philosophy, emphasizing the balance between body and mind. Practicing Maze Fist leads to personal growth and self-improvement. ___42___ (master) Maze Fist, one needs dedication and continuous practice. It not only provides just a means to defend oneself but also ___43___ (promote) one’s self-discipline, respect, and humility. And it offers both ___44___ (practice) self-defense skills and a path to personal growth. All in all, ____45____ you are interested in martial arts or want an all-round approach to well-being, Maze Fist ensures you a rewarding experience. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 上周五，你校举办了以Wildlife Protection为主题的知识竞答比赛，请你为校英语报写一篇报道，内容包括： 1. 活动时间、地点； 2. 活动参加人员、比赛过程； 3. 活动反响及你的收获。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 Mary had always been a lover of tales. Her imagination was rich, and she often found herself making up stories in her head. Yet, she never dared to share them with anyone, confined (受限) by her shy nature and a fear of public speaking. Life passed her by in a routine that left little room for self-expression, and her stories remained locked within the walls of her mind. One day, an old friend invited Mary to attend a local storytelling workshop. Hesitantly, she agreed, hoping to find a way to break free from her shell. As she entered the place, she felt a mix of expectation and fear. What if she stumbled(磕绊) over her words? What if people laughed at her? Despite her anxiety, Mary took her seat among the other participants, each there for their own reason—some seeking a new hobby, others looking for personal growth. The workshop facilitator(主持人), a charming woman named Evelyn, greeted them warmly. She spoke of the power of stories and the beauty of sharing one’s voice. As the hours went by, Mary learned techniques to build suspense(悬念), create lifelike characters, and tell a fascinating story. The other participants listened carefully, offering ideas and encouragement. For the first time in a long while, Mary felt seen and heard. As the day drew to a close, Evelyn announced an upcoming storytelling competition. It would be held in a few weeks at, a local bookstore. To Mary’s surprise, she found herself volunteering to participate. The thought of standing onstage frightened her, but something within her longed for the challenge. 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。 Paragraph 1: From that day on. Mary practiced day and night. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The big day came. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025年上学期期中考试高一年级英语试卷 2025年4月 时量：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项： 1、答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2、请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 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 Lisa probably want to find? A. A novel. B. A magazine. C. A dictionary. 2. What’s the man’s plan for tonight? A. To go dancing B. To sleep early. C. To stay up late. 3. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To check in at a hotel. B. To find her missing purse. C To complain about a problem. 4. What is the weather like now? A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. How Linda found the movie yesterday. B. What movie Linda watched last night. C. Why Linda went to the cinema yesterday. 第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5） 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。 听下面一段对话，回答6、7小题。 6. Which dress will the woman buy? A. The red one. B. The black one. C. The orange one. 7. How much should the woman pay for the dress she wants? A. $40. B. $80. C. $120. 听下面一段对话，回答8、9、10小题。 8. Why does Nina need to go to the dentist’s? A. To fill a bad tooth. B. To have a tooth pulled. C. To get her teeth cleaned. 9. How soon will Nina get to the dentist’s? A. In an hour. B. In half an hour. C. In fifteen minutes. 10. How will Nina go to the dentist’s? A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus. 听下面一段对话，回答11、12、13、14小题。 11. Who taught Tom in the fourth grade? A. Mr. Smith. B. Mrs. White. C. Ms. Green. 12. What did Mrs. White often do? A. Have discussions with students. B. Dress herself as famous characters. C. Encourage students to do experiments. 13. What is Tom now? A. A teacher. B. A scientist. C. A student. 14. What will the speakers talk about next? A. Lucy’s high school life. B. Lucy’s most unforgettable teacher. C. Tom’s relationships with his teachers. 听下面一段对话，回答15、16、17小题。 15. Where are the speakers? A. In Phoenix. B. In New York. C. In Los Angeles. 16. Why did Robert go to a new city? A. To work. B. To visit some friends. C. To go sightseeing. 17. What does Robert most probably think of Mary? A. Funny. B. Hard-working. C. Kind-hearted. 听下面一段独白，回答18、19、20小题。 18. Why do lights grow closer to the little house? A. The city is becoming larger. B. Villagers use better lamps. C. People come to visit the village. 19. What does the little house miss later? A. The natural scenery. B. The life in a big city. C. The visitors to the village. 20. What is the speaker probably doing now? A. Having a tour. B. Giving a lecture. C. Selling a book. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. A 10. B 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. D 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. D 19. B 20. C 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. B 第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. is known 37. that##which 38. making 39. effectiveness 40. from 41. rooted 42. To master 43. promotes 44. practical 45. whether 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】 Last Friday, our school organized a knowledge contest themed “Wildlife Protection”, which turned out to be a great success. As scheduled, this contest kicked off at 3 p. m. in the school auditorium. To begin with, 12 participants went on stage in order, giving a brief introduction. After that, they took turns to answer the questions given by the host. The contestants who did not give the right answers in time were knocked out immediately. The whole contest climaxed with two finalists battling for five minutes until one spoke out the answer -Tibetan antelopes. This activity received high praise, as not only did it provide a platform for students to show their good knowledge base, but it also raised their awareness of wildlife protection. 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】From that Day on, Mary practiced day and night. She rehearsed her stories in front of the mirror, experimenting with different tones and gestures to bring her characters to life. Sometimes, she recorded herself and listened back. The more she practiced, the more she believed in herself, and the less she feared the upcoming competition. Her newfound confidence was evident to everyone around her, and her peers from the workshop, who had become a supportive circle of friends, cheered her on. The big day came. Mary stepped on to the stage of the local bookstore and the sea of faces turned towards her expectantly. Taking a deep breath, she began to weave her tale, her voice at first hesitant but quickly gaining strength. As she immersed herself in the world of her story, the audience followed, their laughter echoing through the room, giving her the praise she had once only dreamed of. By the time she finished, the applause was thunderous, and Mary knew that not only had she overcome her fears, but she had also captured the hearts of everyone present. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$