黑龙江省绥化市肇东市第四中学2024-2025学年高一下学期期中英语试题

肇东四中2024-2025下期中考试高一英语试卷

                          出题人李洪宇

一、听力选择

根据材料选择合适答案。

1．A．Who knows? B．That’s right. C．Good idea.

2．A．By doing sports. B．By reading English novels. C．By helping others.

3．A．Everything goes well. B．It’s beautiful. C．It has a long history.

4．A．Cartoons. B．Vegetables. C．Volleyball.

5．A．It was expensive. B．It must be mine. C．It cost me 20 yuan.

根据对话回答问题，每个对话读两遍。

6．What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?

A．Father and daughter. B．Doctor and patient. C．Salesgirl and customer.

7．What does the man advise the woman to do?

A．Take medicine. B．Eat less. C．Drink warm water.

8．What should the boy do now?

A．Wash the dishes. B．Water the plants. C．Do homework.

9．Why does the man disagree to go hiking?

A．The weather will be bad. B．He’s busy. C．He dislikes hiking.

10．When will the sports meeting be held?

A．This Friday. B．Next Monday. C．Next Wednesday.

11．How is the boy eating an ice cream?

A．With a fork. B．With a spoon. C．With a knife.

12．Where are the two speakers?

A．In the museum. B．In the library. C．On the road.

13．Who will cook dinner this evening?

A．Jenny. B．Jenny’s father. C．Jenny’s mother.

14．What’s the pronunciation of the word?

A．[laɪv] B．[naɪf] C．[laɪf]

15．What’s the weather like now?

A．Sunny. B．Rainy. C．Windy.

听下面一段对话，回答下面2个小题。

16．Where do they want to go?

A．To the library. B．To the zoo. C．To the store.

17．How will they go there?

A．By bus. B．By bike. C．By car.

听下面一段对话，回答下面3个小题。

18．What are the speakers talking about?

A．A school trip. B．A sports meeting. C．Weekend activities.

19．What should Tom bring?

A．A raincoat. B．A water bottle. C．A sun hat.

20．How will the speakers get there?

A．By bus. B．By subway. C．By bike.

二、阅读理解

A

Four Famous Festivals in the World

Holi Festival in India

The ancient Hindu festival of Holi is held in late February and early March. This colorful act symbolizes the victory of good over evil (邪恶) each year. It begins with a bonfire (篝火) , the flame of which burns away evil, and after that, the participants are in for some real fun. Crowds of people sprinkle (酒) each other with colored powder and organic paints as a sign of goodness and good luck.

Venice Carnival in Italy

The most romantic city in Italy fills with bright colors and sounds of music every year at the end of

February. Residents and guests of Venice dress up in splendid costumes in the style of the Middle Ages and cover their faces with masks. The carnival ends with the awarding of the competitors who have showed the most original and colorful costumes.

Tomorrowland in Belgium

The biggest electronic music festival in the world is held at the end of July in the Belgian city of Boom. The famous three-day event annually gathers more than 300 thousand guests. The main stages are set up in a large park with artificial ponds and beautiful green areas. The area will be equipped in advance with food courts, grills, and all the necessary equipment.

Burning Man in the USA

Many cultural events pale in comparison to the legendary Burning Man, held in Nevada from the last Monday in August to the first Monday in September. The unique atmosphere is created not only by the organizers and the desert where the festival takes place but also by the participants themselves. They build a tent city with homemade art objects and the necessary equipment. The highlight of the festival is the burning of a huge wooden statue of a man and the main temple.

21．Which festival is held in late February and early March?

A．Venice Carnival. B．Holi Festival.

C．Tomorrowland. D．Burning Man.

22．What does Venice Carnival in Italy end with?

A．The awarding of the competitors. B．A food feast.

C．A bonfire. D．The burning of a huge wooden man.

23．Where is Burning Man held?

A．Near a pond. B．In a large park

C．In a desert. D．Along the city street.

B

What a day! That morning, I was worried that no one would talk to me. But I was wrong. I didn’t feel awkward or frightened at all on the first day of senior high school. I miss my friends from junior high school, but I believe I will make new friends here and there’s a lot to explore at senior high school. I feel much more confident than I felt that morning.

My name is Adam and I’m a freshman at senior high school. Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge. The first week was a little confusing.

First, I had to think very carefully about which courses I wanted to take. The school adviser helped me choose the suitable ones from maths, English, chemistry, world history, Chinese and so on. I know that Chinese is a very difficult language, but I hope to be fluent when I graduate. My adviser recommended that I should sign up for advanced literature because I like English and I’m good at it.

I had to choose extra-curricular activities, too. I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didn’t play well enough. Obviously, I was unhappy, but I won’t quit. I’ll find a way to improve on my own so that I can make the team next year. I joined a volunteer club instead. Every Wednesday, we work at a soup kitchen and hand out food to homeless people in the community.

I know I’ll have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. I’m a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced courses, and it’ll be quite difficult to get used to all the homework. Still, I’m happy to be here. Studying hard isn’t always fun, but I’ll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.

24．How did the author feel after the first morning of senior high school?

A．Frightened. B．Disappointed. C．Confident. D．Anxious.

25．Which course did the school adviser recommend the author to take?

A．Literature. B．Maths. C．Chinese. D．Chemistry.

26．What can we learn from paragraph 4?

A．The coach advised Adam to join a volunteer club.

B．The coach helped Adam practice playing football.

C．Adam handed out food to the students in the school.

D．Adam decided to make the team the next year.

27．Which of the following words can describe Adam?

A．Shallow. B．Positive. C．Negative. D．Dependent.

C

Global warming is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. It refers to the long-term rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s climate system, primarily due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. As the climate warms, it leads to a variety of environmental impacts including the melting of ice caps, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events.

One significant consequence of global warming is the melting of glacier ice. This not only causes sea levels to rise but also threatens coastal communities with flooding and erosion. For instance, islands in the Pacific Ocean are already experiencing the effects as their land slowly disappears beneath the waves.

Moreover, global warming is responsible for more frequent and severe weather events. Increased temperatures can lead to more intense storms, floods, and droughts, disrupting ecosystems and human societies. In the United States, hurricanes have become more powerful with greater rainfall, leading to significant damage and loss of life.

Addressing global warming requires international cooperation and individual efforts. Countries worldwide need to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop sustainable energy sources. Meanwhile, individuals can make a difference by reducing energy consumption, supporting green initiatives, and raising awareness about climate issues.

To combat global warming effectively, it’s essential for everyone to acknowledge the problem and take action before it’s too late.

28．Which causes the global warming in the article?

A．Overfishing in the oceans.

B．Much use of chemicals in agriculture.

C．Nuclear energy production.

D．Deforestation and burning fossil fuels.

29．What is one effect of glacier melting mentioned in the passage?

A．Rise-in agricultural productivity.

B．Threats to coastal communities.

C．Creation of new land habitats.

D．Decrease in desert areas.

30．How has global warming affected weather patterns?

A．Bad weather events happened more often.

B．It has made summers cooler.

C．It has made winters milder.

D．It has decreased the number of sunny days.

31．What action is suggested in the article as part of addressing global warming?

A．Relocating coastal residents. B．Constructing more sea barriers.

C．Developing sustainable energy sources. D．Increasing nuclear energy production.

D

Survivor bias (偏差) happens when we look at successful outcomes and lose sight of failures. This can create a misleading view of reality.

Survivor bias is a hidden issue that often goes unnoticed in analyses. Naturally, we prefer to focus on success stories, whether they are leaders or people who overcame medical issues. These success stories are more frequently shared and heard than those about failures.

Consider famous college dropouts like Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates. Their success might make you think that a college degree is not important. However, that’s survivor bias at play! These successful people get a lot of media attention because they are outstanding. You often forget about the many college dropouts who do not become rich and famous. It is important to consider their experiences too.

Survivor bias is also present in medical research. Younger and healthier people are more likely to survive the initial diagnosis (初次诊断) of a disease. Therefore, they are more likely to join medical studies. In comparison, older and weaker patients are less likely to survive long enough to take part in these studies. Consequently, these studies can overrate how well treatments work because they are less