四川省德阳市第五中学2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题

1 / 10 德阳五中高 2024 级高一下期半期考试 英语试题 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 is the man's problem? A. He can't find an apartment. B. He can't get a hot shower. C. He can't make a phone call. 2. Why doesn't the woman sell her paintings? A. She doesn't think she is talented enough. B. She doesn't care about making money. C. She doesn't know how to begin. 3. What will the woman do to give the man the password? A. Email it to his computer. B. Send him a text message. C. Write it down on a piece of paper. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A baby. B.A dog. C.A cat. 5. How is the woman probably feeling? A. Confident. B. Unsure. C. Worried. 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、7题。 6.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a car park. B. At a museum. C. At the speakers' house. 7. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Give her a ride. B. Lend her his phone. C. Clean her bedroom. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What will the woman probably do on the weekend? 2 / 10 A. Buy clothes. B. Watch movies. C. Do homework. 9.How will the man get to the cinema? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bike. 10.What kind of movie will the speakers probably see? A. An action movie. B.A fantasy movie. C.A historical movie. 听第8段材料，回答第11 至 13 题 。 11.How does the woman go shopping? A. With her son. B. With her brother C. On her own. 12.What is the first thing the salesman wants to know? A. The preference of customer. B. The price range of the gift. C. The use of the product. 13.Why doesn't the woman choose the picture storybook? A. Her son is too young to read it. B. Her brother had bought it before. C. Her son might not be interested in it. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Cultural differences. B. Holiday plans. C. Disney movies. 15.Why didn't the woman go back to her hometown last year? A. She had to take exams. B. She visited Disneyland. C. She spent some time in Chinatown. 16.Where are the speakers? A. Los Angeles. B. Hong Kong. C. Paris. 17.How many days will the man spend in France? A. Three. B. Four. C. Seven. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What do we know about Mary? A. She is of mixed-race. B. She used to be a pet doctor. C. She died in 1980. 19. To whom did Mary Seacole first apply to offer her help? A.A hospital. B. The War Office. C. A British hotel. 20. What is Mary Seacole most known for today? A. Her work as a nurse. B. Her talent as a writer. C. Her success as a hotel owner. 第二部分：阅读理解(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) 3 / 10 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 ABCD 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Nashville offers many after-school tutoring centers to help kids develop their skills and creativity. Spotlit Dance Studio 4075 Luke Ct, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA Tel: (615) 459 - 4200 Set up in 2006, Spotlit Dance Studio is offering full day, half day and evening dance camps to kids aged 2-18. We have fun, new themes each week. We will work on dancing techniques and play fun games, activities, and more. STEM Builders 504 Autumn Springs Ct, Franklin, TN 37067, USA Tel: (615) 366 - 9196 Along with education, to be successful in life, reasonable thinking, problem solving and teamwork are necessary skills in today’s competitive society. STEM Builders provides a unique combination of science, technology, engineering, math and fun. Both founders of the center beginning in 2016 have more than 15 years of IT experience. Smile Doctors 152 Heritage Park, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA Tel: (615) 848 - 0011 Created in 2015, Smile Doctors provides excellence in orthodontic (牙齿矫正的) care resulting in beautiful, confident smiles and unforgettable experiences. Every interaction (互动) strengthens the idea that each person has value as a human being. We hope our positive interactions will motivate kids to improve themselves. Tap Root Farm 905 Hickory Hills Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, USA Tel: (615) 594 - 3210 We have been “caretakers” of the farmland for over 50 years. Come and join us in the joy of keeping our family farming! Activities of our 2019 Tap Root Farm Summer Farm Camp (June 24 - 29) include horseback riding and gardening (planting and harvesting vegetables, herbs and flowers). 21. Where should you go to improve your dancing skills? A. 152 Heritage Park, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA. B. 905 Hickory Hills Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, USA. C. 4075 Luke Ct, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, USA. D. 504 Autumn Springs Ct, Franklin, TN 37067, USA. 22. Smile Doctors thinks children should ______. A. believe in themselves B. travel to more places C. communicate with their peers D. take more examinations 23. Which of the following centers has the longest history? A. Smile Doctors. B. Spotlit Dance Studio. C. STEM Builders. D. Tap Root Farm. 4 / 10 B In the age of online shopping and e-readers, devoted staff and customers have kept the doors of Auntie’s Bookstore open for over 40 years. “When you’re in Portland, you go to Powell’s Books. When you’re in Seattle, you go to Elliott Bay. When you’re in Spokane, you go to Auntie’s,” said John Waite, the owner of the bookstore. “I can’t imagine Spokane without Auntie’s,” he said. “A lot of people can’t imagine Spokane without Auntie’s, either,” Waite said. Turning visitors into regular customers is important to the store’s success. Auntie’s markets itself as a destination. A half - dozen book clubs meet there. In most weeks, the store hosts two to four author readings or literary events. “We want people to come down, hang out and experience the feel of having a book in their hands,” Waite said. Eager readers not only want to read books, but want to discuss them, said Kerry Halls, the store manager. Auntie’s offers them that chance, she said. “You can’t go to Amazon and talk to someone about your favorite novel, or discuss what you think of the latest Stephen King’s book compared with Pet Cemetery,” she said. To compete with the convenience of shopping online, Auntie’s tries to predict what books will become a trend. They store these books in advance. But Waite doesn’t hide the realities of selling books in the age of Amazon and other online retailers（零售店）. “Even the big guys can’t make it,” he said, noting physical(实体的) retailers are striving nationally. As the United States’ oldest national bookstore chain, Barnes & Noble has to constantly reorganize to stop the declining sales. At Auntie’s, regular customers are very important to its survival and development. Sales of children’s and young adults’ books are increasing in recent years, Waite said. “For a long time, older customers have kept book stores alive,” he said. “Now, it’s starting to attract younger people.” Another reason of Auntie’s longevity (长寿) is Northwest culture, which Waite said encourages new ways of thinking and the diversity of ideas. “I think it’s a great book town,” Waite said. “People are enthusiastic about reading.” 24. What can we learn about Auntie’s from Paragraph 1? A. It is popular throughout the US. B. It is a well-known physical bookstore in Spokane. C. It takes full advantage of the e-business platform. D. It has a longer history than Powell’s Books and Elliott Bay. 25. How does Auntie’s keep its customers? A. To awaken people’s interest in reading. B. To have more regular customers. C. To set up a literary environment. D. To encourage readers to learn about more authors. 26. What does the underlined word “striving” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. celebrating B. struggling. C. progressing D. sharing 27. What is the best title of the passage? A. The Culture of Northwest America B. Auntie’s Bookstore: An Ideal place for Book Lovers C. The Decline（衰落） of Physical Bookstores in the Online Age D. The Secrets of Auntie’s Bookstore’s Long-term Success C In January 2018, the long-awaited ban（禁令） on plastic microbeads (微珠) in make-up and washing products came into force in the UK. These tiny bits of plastic were discovered to enter the ocean in their millions. The ban was a conservation victory, but scientists at Northumbria 5 / 10 University have always been aware that such beads are only the tip of the iceberg （冰山一角） when it comes to tiny bits of marine (海洋的) pollution. The scientists’ recent findings suggest that microfibers produced during the washing of textiles (织物) are likely to be a more significant contributor to pollution than the beads ever were. The new study from scientists at Northumbria University has revealed that almost 13,000 tons of microfibers, which are equal to two rubbish trucks every day, are being released into European marine environments every year as they fall off clothing in washing machines. These microfibers are made up of a range of materials and in fact the vast majority are natural fibers, such as cotton, wool and viscose. Though significantly more biodegradable (可生物降解的) than man-made fibers, these fibers have still been found in significant quantities in the bottom of the European oceans. Extensive research is being carried out on how to cut down microfiber pollution. The Northumbria researchers note that several textile design rules have been established, and that more research is being undertaken to encourage their adoption by the textile industry. The team points out that there’s a barrier to consumers’ adopting colder and quicker washing cycles（洗涤模式）, since the consumers are concerned that they will not achieve the desired level of cleaning. In their conclusion they call for further advances in cold-water cleaning technology to smooth away the performance gap between regular warm cycles and colder and quicker alternatives. “This is the first major study to examine real household wash loads and the reality of fiber release,” said John R Dean, who led the study. “Finding an ultimate solution to the pollution of marine ecosystems by microfibers released during clothes-washing will likely require significant actions in both the production processes of textiles and the design of washing machines.” 28. What do scientists at Northumbria University mainly focus on? A. Benefits of wildlife conservation. B. Microfiber pollution from clothing. C. Methods of making textiles clean. D. Marine pollution from tiny bits of plastic. 29. What can we infer from the new study? A. It takes a long time for fibers to break down. B. Man-made fibers are easy to fall off clothing. C. Natural fibers do little harm to the environment. D. Household washing machines operate in an eco-friendly way. 30. Consumers say “No” to the colder and quicker washing cycles mainly because the cycles are believed to ______. A. be slow in washing clothes B. be too complex to operate C. waste too much heat and water D. fail to remove dirt effectively 31. What did John R Dean think of solving microfiber pollution? A. It seems impractical. B. It’s unlikely to succeed. C. It may need joint efforts. D. It needs urgent actions. 6 / 10 D Is boredom a thing of the past, like black-and-white television? And, if so, is that a good thing? Julie Robinson, a former teacher who now represents the Independent Association of Prep Schools, thinks that boredom is regarded as an enemy of today’s children, and they are losing the ability to become thoughtful and reflective. “We should not fear boredom.” said Julie Robinson. “Boredom is valuable to children. Quiet, reflective time is just as important as purposeful activity,” she added. Her opinion is that constant (连续不断的) activity for a child, often the result of the dreams of parents, will lead to concerned and worrying adult. The traditional ideas that children should be constantly active could prevent the development of their imagination. So anything that improves a greater thoughtfulness is to be warmly welcomed. Parents now feel a sense of failure when they hear their children complain about being bored. They seek an electronic device to play games at once. And we didn’t feel bored during long car journeys anymore by the impatient “Are we there yet?” because all kinds of electronic devices have been taken along to avoid even a minute of boredom. So what chance do children have to allow their thoughts to wander? But it’s not just children who need lessons in reflection. Adults need that, too. On my train journey to work this morning, I couldn’t see a single person who wasn’t using an electronic device. No one was simply looking out of the window at the beautiful views. Not time for quiet thinking, even in the quiet library. There were emails to send, texts to read, and games to play. The wider world, seemingly, didn’t exist. The mobile phone has changed many things about our lives, and has developed an inability — among adults as well as children — to live in the present. What Julie Robinson regards is a cross-generational phenomenon: the fear of “inactivity”. And she is right. 32．Julie Robinson thinks boredom is useful because it makes children_________. A．find effective solutions to social problems B．have time to think and have their imagination developed C．improve the ability to learn knowledge D．communicate more with their parents and friends 33．Which of the following is seen as “inactivity” according to the last paragraph? A．Sending emails on a train. B．Playing games with friends. C．Planning constant activity for children. D．Looking out of the window at the beautiful views. 34．The author mentioned the train journey to show that_________. A．electronic devices influence people’s life greatly B．the view of the countryside was beautiful C．people had too much work to do D．the trip on a quiet train was very boring 35．What’s the main idea of the passage? A. The importance of preventing children from being bored. B. The negative impacts of electronic devices on adults. C. The problem of people’s fear of boredom. D. The ways to encourage children's imagination development. 第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分) 7 / 10 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。 Hobbies are more than just a fun way to kill the time. A widespread and harmful misunderstanding is that engaging in hobbies mirrors a lack of self-discipline（自律）. 36 In fact, hobbies can provide essential balance in our lives and enhance overall well-being. The benefits you obtain will depend on your hobby----taking up jogging, for instance, will benefit your cardiovascular (心血管的) health. The point is that nearly all hobbies can provide measurable positive health benefits. If we regularly spend time on hobbies, we usually enjoy a higher level of fitness. 37 A 2023 comprehensive analysis of multiple studies found that engaging in leisure activities can improve health by protecting against heart disease and age-related problems. But another of the researchers’ findings is perhaps the most striking: the strong relationship between doing leisure activities and increased longevity（长寿）. 38 It found that older adults have a 19% lower risk of disease-related death when they engage in regular leisure activities. 39 They're crucial for our mental health. People who made a conscious effort each day to spend time doing hobbies (no matter what they were) showed an average boost of 8% in well-being and a 10% drop in stress and anxiety, according to a 2023 study published in the Journal of Personality. “In general, humans need meaning, something that gives them a sense of purpose. 40 ” says Dr Hafeez, who has led several massive studies on hobbies. “Engaging in what you enjoy greatly enhances your well-being.” With all these visible benefits of hobbies, why not just make time for activities that bring you joy and fulfillment every day? A. Science supports this with strong evidence. B. Hobbies have a positive impact on our mood. C. You gain a lot from hobbies. D. Nothing could be further from the truth. E. The more you engage in hobbies, the longer you will live. F. A different study conducted last year confirmed the impact. G. And being able to pursue your passion really contributes to that. 第三部分：语言知识运用(共二节，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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项 ABCD 四个选项中，选出可以填 入空白处的最佳选项。 Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second 41 . He learned the value and beauty of 42 there from a very young age. When he was 16, Molai began to notice something 43 happening around his home. A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the 44 it caused had driven away a number of birds. 45 , the number of snakes had declined as well. He 46 that it was because there weren’t enough trees to protect them from the 47 . The solution, of course, was to plant trees so the animals could seek 48 during the daytime. He turned to the 49 department for help 8 / 10 but was told that nothing would grow there. However, Molai went looking on his own and 50 a nearby island where he began to plant trees. 51 young plants in the dry season was 52 for a lone boy, so Molai came up with a smart idea. He built at the 53 of each sapling (树苗) a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small holes to 54 rainwater. The water would then drip (滴落) on the plants below. Molai 55 to plant trees for the next 37 years. His efforts have resulted in 1,360 acres of naturally-grown land that has become home to many plants and animals. 41.A. dream B. home C. job D. choice 42.A. culture B. youth C. nature D. knowledge 43.A. disturbing B. interesting C. precious D. awkward 44.A. waste B. tension C. pain D. damage 45.A. Therefore B. However C. Besides D. Otherwise 46.A. agreed B. predicted C. remembered D. realized 47.A. noise B. heat C. disease D. dust 48.A. directions B. shelter C. help D. partners 49.A. forest B. police C. labor D. finance 50.A. rebuilt B. left C. discovered D. managed 51.A. Decorating B. Watering C. Observing D. Guarding 52.A. beneficial B. illegal C. fantastic D. tough 53.A. top B. back C. foot D. side 54.A. drink B. collect C. purify D. increase 55.A. returned B. learned C. continued D. failed 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The universities of Cambridge and Oxford, the two oldest universities in England, have had a friendly and 56. ______ (meaning) competition from the very beginning. The battle for the top spot on the U.K.'s university leaderboards is a serious 57. ______ (busy). But the most famous contest 58. ______ the two universities is certainly the annual Boat Races. The first boat race was started by two old school friends, Charles Wordsworth and Charles Merivale. The two gentlemen both attended Harrow School as children, but then 59. ______ (go) their separate ways; Wordsworth attended Christ Church College in Oxford, 60. ______ Charles Merivale attended St John's College in Cambridge. The old friends met up one day in Cambridge, and while 61. ______ (row) on the river Cam they decided to set up 62. ______ challenge between their respective universities. From then on, these races continued irregularly 9 / 10 for the next 26 years, before 63. ______ (official) becoming an annual event in 1856. Today the Boat Races are one of the 64. ______ (highlight) of the sporting calendar and attract a worldwide audience. It 65. ______ (expect) that around a quarter of a million people will watch the races from the banks of the Thames, and more than 100 million people will watch the boat races worldwide each year. 第四部分：书面表达(共二节，满分 40 分) 第一节（满分 15 分） 假定你是校学生会主席李华，学校计划打造节能校园，请你以 “Let's build an Energy-Saving Campus” 为题，给全校师生写一封倡议书，内容包括： 1. 建设节能校园的意义；2. 给出二至三条具体可行的节能措施; 3. 呼吁大家积极参与。 注意:1. 词数 80 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear teachers and schoolmates, ___________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分 25 分） 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。 A Pleasant Surprise It was one week before Christmas and my house was filled with festive cheer. The only thing I hoped to get from my Christmas wish list was a puppy (小狗). I had always dreamed of having a puppy, as I was the only child, and it could be quite lonely at times. However, I tried not to expect too much. I knew my parents didn't like the idea of having a puppy at home, or dealing with everything that came with it. Every time I begged for a puppy, my parents would say, “It is a lot of responsibilities, and you will have to clean up after it, give it baths, feed it regularly and walk it.” I knew the responsibilities and was ready to take them on. Unfortunately, even with my enthusiasm and determination, my parents still disagreed to get me a puppy. There were very few chances of getting it, but I still tried asking them again that week. “Oh honey, pick something else instead. There are so many toys that you can pick,” my parents responded as usual. As expected, I thought, giving a resigned sigh (无奈的叹息). For the rest of the evening, I decorated the Christmas tree as my parents hung some stockings. That night, 10 / 10 I went to sleep with the hope that my dream would ever come true. My alarm clock woke me up. “Oh my goodness, it is finally Christmas day!” I shouted excitedly and rushed down the stairs to the living room. “Good morning, Bella!” both my parents chatted with huge smiles on their faces that were brighter than usual. My curiosity was inspired and many questions rushed into my mind. They played Christmas carols, and they sang along to the merry tunes. Just then, I caught my father smiling at my mother as if they had a secret plan and walking out of the door. When I asked my mother where my father had gone, she simply said that he had gone to pick something up. I grew confused. 注意：1.续写词数为 150 词左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph1: I wondered what they could be hiding from me. ___________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I fell in love with the puppy at first sight and named her Daisy. _______________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 德阳五中高 2024 级高一下学期半期考试英语试题 参考答案 听力：1-5 BCBBA 6-10 CACBB 11-15 CBCBA 16-20 ACABA 阅读：21 - 25：CADBC 26 - 30：BDBAD 31 - 35：CBDAC 七选五：36 - 40：DAFBG 完形：41 - 45：BCADC 46 - 50：DBBAC 51 - 55：BDABC 语法填空： 56.meaningful 57.business 58.between 59.went 60.while 61.rowing 62.a 63.officially 64.highlights 65.is expected 应用文 Possible Version Dear teachers and schoolmates, With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, our school is taking action to build an energy-saving campus. It not only helps reduce the school's operational costs but also plays a crucial role in protecting our planet, which contributes to a sustainable future. To achieve this goal, we can take several practical steps. First, turn off electrical equipment whenever it is not in use. Second, cherish every drop of water, such as turning off the tap tightly after using it. Additionally, make full use of paper. Write on both sides of the paper when taking notes. Small actions can make a difference. Let's join hands and get started right now! the Students’ Union 读后续写 Possible Version I wondered what they could be hiding from me. I sat on the sofa, wondering what my father would bring back. My mother continued singing along to the merry tunes, yet my curiosity grew stronger. After what seemed like a century, the door was finally pushed open. My father came in, carrying a small box. He placed it gently on the floor and signaled to me to come closer. “Come and see what I brought to you.” With trembling hands, I reached for the box. A tiny, adorable furry creature came into sight the moment I opened the box. It was a puppy! I fell in love with the puppy at first sight and named her Daisy. She had soft, brown fur and big, shiny eyes that seemed to look right into my soul. My heart was filled with joy as I carefully held her in my arms, feeling the loneliness in my life melting away. I expressed my heartfelt gratitude to my parents, saying this was the best gift I had ever received. From then on, I enjoyed Daisy’s company, playing with her and taking her for a walk every day. It was the special gift and the affection from my parents that filled my life with endless laughter and love.