广东省深圳市龙岗区平冈中2024-2025学年高一下学期期中英语试题

平冈中学2024-2025学年第二学期期中考试 高一年级 英语试题 考试时间：8点10分—10点10分 第一部分 基础知识（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 单项选择 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。 1. With enough practice, anyone can become ________ of playing the piano, even without natural talent. A capable B. cautious C. curious D. concerned 2. The invention of the internet had a ______ impact on how people communicate around the world. A. slight B. significant C. temporary D. negative 3. Before starting the experiment, the students carefully reviewed the safety ______ to avoid any accidents. A. procedure B. result C. material D. solution 4. Due to his ________ visits to the library, Tom became very familiar with all the staff there. A. sudden B. rare C. frequent D. brief 5. The ______ of the project increased as more tasks were added, making it harder to finish on time. A. simplicity B. productivity C. flexibility D. complexity 6. We are still waiting for the ______ of our reservation before we can make the final travel plans. A. registration B. confirmation C. rejection D. treatment 7. The advertisement was so ________ that many people decided to buy the product right away. A. exhausting B. appealing C. confusing D. disappointing 8. The ______ of the English festival was the poetry reading, where students showcased their speaking abilities. A. background B. highlight C. beginning D. rehearsal 9. Wow, ______ that car! I’ve never seen anything like it before! A. get rid of B. get a load of C. get in touch with D. get away with 10. Feeling stressed after a long week of work Jason decided to go hiking in the mountains to ______. A. break into a smile B. pull one’s weight C. loose lips sink ships D. let off steam 11. During the heated debate in the class meeting about how to improve the efficiency of group study, several practical suggestions finally ______, which really inspired all the students present. A. come about B. come over C. come up D. come across 12. The old building, ______ was recently restored, now serves as a museum. A. that B. whom C. which D. who 13. The book ______ I bought yesterday, which was highly recommended by my friends, is very interesting and informative. A. that B. what C. whose D. who 14. It was her dedication to helping others ______ impressed everyone at the event. A. who B. whom C. that D. which 15. Hardly ______ any progress on the project before the deadline. A. did they make B. they did make C. made they D. they made 16. The professor ______ the lecture on climate change will be speaking at the international conference next week. A. gave B. giving C. given D. gives 17. ______ all the assignments on time, she was able to take a week off and go on vacation. A. Finishing B. To finish C. Finished D. Having finished 18. The final decision ______ by the committee members and will be announced tomorrow. A. has been made B. has made C. have been made D. have made 19. The new policy ______ carefully by the management team at the moment, and its final version will be shared next week. A. is being discussed B. is discussing C. is discussed D. is being discuss 名著阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请在方框中选择合适的选项，填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。 注意：1，每个选项只能使用一次；2.方框中有一个多余选项。 A. clubbed B. questioning C. smiling thinly D. bet E. card F. robbery G. caught a brief glimpse of H. journey I. even J. safe K. taken leave of A tall man in a top hat with bushy whiskers entered the Bank of England. After tricking a clerk to leave, the attacker soundly ____20____ the cashier who had barely ____21____ him. This incredibly straightforward ____22____ alarmed all London. But the criminal vanished with all the money as if a grain of sand was swallowed by the sea. Meanwhile at the Reform Club, Flanagan slapped down a ____23____ while remarking that was “absolutely stunning.” Phileas Fogg disagreed, ____24____ in response. When Stuarts insisted detectives would catch the robber, Fogg calmly said that the thief had already escaped and suggested he could reach Paris, Egypt, or even circle the globe in eighty days using modern transport. Flanagan laughed, challenging Fogg to attempt the ____25____ himself for £1,000. Fogg unfolded the possibilities mentally before raising the wager to £20,000 so that when he won, he would at least be ____26____. A sudden silence fell as Sullivan doubted whether Fogg had ____27____ his senses. Flushing pink, Flanagan accepted the ____28____. Fogg stood up, announcing he would return precisely eighty days later. With his top hat secured, he disappeared into the October night, leaving the men ____29____ his mental state. 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） 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 John Dewey Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, United States A faithful advocate of progressive education and liberalism, the American philosopher was the founder of the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. John Dewey’s famous writings included The Reflex Arc Concept in Psychology and Human Nature and Conduct. According to him, passion for knowledge and intellectual curiosity were central to a teacher. Savitribai Phule Birthplace: Naigaon, India Savitribai Phule was a revolutionary social reformer who devoted her life to educating girls and bringing about gender (性别) equality in the face of resistance from the conservative Indian society. Phule, who was illiterate (文盲的) until her marriage, went on to become a teacher, an achievement accomplished first by an Indian woman. With her husband, she founded schools for girls in Maharashtra. Maria Montessori Birthplace: Chiaravalle, Italy Maria Montessori was an Italian educator and physician best known for developing the Montessori method of education, a student-friendly method, which is being used in several public and private schools around the world. In 2020, she was nominated (提名) by Time magazine as one of their Top 100 Women of the Year. Jean-Jacques Rousseau Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, composer, and writer. His political philosophy influenced aspects of the French Revolution. He also helped develop modern economic, political, and educational thought. His writing inspired a complete change in French drama and poetry. His works also influenced such writers around the world as Tolstoy. 30. Who set up the University of Chieage Laboratory Schools? A. Savitribai Phule. B. John Dewey. C. Maria Montessori. D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau. 31. What do we know about Jean-Jacques Rousseau? A. He founded schools for girls in Maharashtra. B. He emphasized teachers’ passion and curiosity. C. He developed a student-friendly teaching method. D. He had a great impact on French drama and poetry. 32. What do the four figures mentioned have in common? A. They were all influential in education. B. They all fought for gender equality in schools. C. They were all nominated as Top 100 Teachers of the Year. D. They all helped develop political and educational thought. B More than 20 years ago, Yung-Chi Cheng, a Yale professor in drug development for cancer, had a pioneering idea: what if he could unlock the potential of ancient Chinese medicines for treating cancer? What if he could design botanical drugs that would make traditional cancer treatments work better? No one had done it before. Fellow researchers and experts advised him to change course, because developing botanical drugs was too complicated and too risky. But Cheng didn’t let the idea go. Now, in a landmark moment in cancer research, Cheng and research partners are launching the first international clinical trial for a botanical drug, YIV-906. Shwu-Hucy Liu, a postdoctoral researcher in Cheng’s Yale lab, spent hours leafing through ancient Chinese texts at Yale’s library seeking the properties of Chinese herbs. She returned with Huang Qin Tang, a 1,800-year-old treatment for stomach illnesses, based on which the team developed a drug and tested it on one thousand mice. What followed were years of additional testing of the drug’s effectiveness for a range of cancers in multiple human studies involving over 200 patients. The positive effects displayed again and again, YIV-906 not only reduced the side effects of radiation treatment, but also led to faster recovery and longer survival rates. All they need now are larger data sets. When the results of the international trial are available about three years from now, YIV-906 may find itself next in a long line of breakthrough drugs developed from natural products, which includes a malaria (疟疾) treatment developed from the Chinese herb qinghao, the discovery of which led to a Nobel Prize for chemist Tu Youyou. It has been a long journey, but if Cheng and his team are successful, it could create a new approach to treating cancer. They called the new approach “WE” medicine, a combination of Western medicine and Eastern medicine. “It’s a totally new model. I’ve met with a lot of doubt, but think the results will speak for themselves,” Cheng said. 33. What did fellow researchers initially think of Cheng’s research? A. Creative. B. Comprehensive. C. Conventional. D. Challenging. 34. Why did Liu refer to ancient Chinese texts? A. She wanted to question ancient treatment methods. B. She desired to find inspiration for treating diseases. C. She tried to document the history of Chinese herbs. D. She determined to find a cure for stomach illnesses. 35. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. Steps of the drug testing. B. The application of YIV-906. C. Effects of the clinical trial. D. The effectiveness of YIV-906. 36. Why does the author mention Chinese herb qinghao? A. To illustrate the value of botanical drugs. B. To advocate the adoption of “WE” medicine. C. To praise Tu’s contributions to drug development. D. To highlight its success in medicine development. C Bacteria (细菌) know how to rough it out all over the earth. Ask most of them where they’d truly prefer to settle through, and a kitchen sponge (海绵) would probably top the list. Yes, it turns out that the very tool we use to clean our plates, which is warm, damp, and full of nutritious food pieces, is packed of tiny life. Lingchong You, a biologist at Duke University, along with his team, used computers to model the complex environment of a sponge for a 2022 study. He found that sponges featuring pockets of varying sizes are something that really matters for promoting bacterial growth. This holds significance as certain bacteria tend to grow independently while others demand the companionship of others. Within a sponge filled with holes and pockets, there exist such an abundance of diverse structures that everyone attains a state of satisfaction. Nevertheless, it does not necessarily follow that these tools present a health risk to us as well. Bacteria exist everywhere and not all are harmful; in fact, many perform vital jobs. The important question is, therefore, are the bacteria found in sponges even worth worrying about? In 2017, Jennifer Quinlan, a professor of food safety, and her colleagues, collected kitchen sponges from 100 homes, finding that only 1 – 2% of those sponges contained bacteria linked to food poisoning in humans and the ones that did contained only small amounts of harmful bacteria. “The vast majority of bacteria on sponges do not cause illness, and they’re just going to make them smell.” says Quinlan. “Having said that, there is a possibility that if you use a sponge to wipe up raw meat that you could have some of those disease-causing bacteria on there, and studies have found that those bacteria can be separated from kitchen sponges.” This is not the whole story yet. If dangerous bacteria happen to arrive on the scene, the sponge’s special make-up makes it an ideal place for them to grow and multiply. And there’s evidence this is the case. 37. What can we learn from the first paragraph? A. Sponges are perfect tools in the kitchen. B. Bacteria prefer to live in dry environment. C. Kitchen sponges are good home for bacteria. D. Bacteria affect kitchen sponges’ performance. 38. What did Lingchong You find in his study? A. How sponges are exactly structured. B. What encourages bacterial growth. C. How bacteria react to the environment. D. Why bacteria keep company with each other. 39. What does Quinlan think of bacteria on sponges? A. Relatively harmless. B. Poorly adaptive, C. Surprisingly unpleasant. D. Widely distributed. 40. What will be probably discussed in the following paragraph? A. Proofs of bacterial threat. B. The classification of bacteria. C. Methods to control bacterial growth. D. Research into applications of bacteria. D Imagine an artificial intelligence model that can watch and understand moving images like you and me. Now, scientists have made this a reality by creating MovieNet: an innovative AI that processes videos much like how our brains interpret real-life scenes. This brain-inspired AI model can perceive moving scenes by simulating how neurons (神经元) make real-time sense of the world. While conventional AI excels at still image recognition, MovieNet is designed to understand complex, dynamic scenes, allowing it to recognize small changes over time. To create MovieNet, Hollis Cline, senior author of the study, examined how animals’ brains process real-world scenes. Specifically, he studied how tadpoles’ (蝌蚪的) neurons respond to moving stimuli. Tadpoles’ neurons process these visual inputs like solving puzzle pieces: each piece alone may not make sense, but together they form a complete image in motion. Different neurons process various “puzzle pieces” of a real-life moving image, which the brain then combines to form a continuous scene. Using this understanding, the researchers trained MovieNet to process video clips by identifying small visual signals, allowing it to distinguish between small changes in scenes. In testing, MovieNet achieved 82.3% accuracy, outperforming trained human observers by 18% and doing much better than existing AI models. Beyond its higher accuracy, MovieNet is more environment-friendly. Conventional AI requires vast amounts of data and energy, but MovieNet compresses (压缩) data like a zipped file, reducing environmental impact. “We’ve also made AI far less demanding,” says Cline. MovieNet could also transform medicine. It might help detect early signs of diseases by tracking small movement changes that are difficult for human eyes to detect. Looking ahead, the team plans to improve MovieNet’s ability to adapt to different environments and enhance its potential applications. “By designing models that think like living organisms (有机体), we can achieve efficiency levels that aren't possible with traditional AI,” says Cline, “Biology is a gold mine.” 41. What does the underlined word “simulating” mean in paragraph 2? A. Copying. B. Inspiring. C. Demonstrating. D. Recognizing. 42. MovieNet is trained ________. A. to integrate dynamic images B. to increase visual inputs C. to feed on information pieces D. to look into tadpoles’ neurons 43. According to paragraph 5 what is an advantage of MovieNet? A. Its powerful data storage. B. Its low energy consumption. C. Its control of medical diseases. D. Its improvement on drug effects. 44. What can be concluded from Cline’s words in the last paragraph? A. Biology brings us financial profits. B. Living organisms can outperform AI. C. AI can assist in biological development. D. Drawing inspiration from biology is promising. 第二节（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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Avoid Internet Addiction Internet addiction is a common problem that can be just as damaging as any other form of addiction. Maybe you are concerned that you are too dependent on the Internet and feel very upset. ___45___ Reach out to friends and family to build more in-person connections If you desire social interaction, call up a friend and make plans to do something fun. ___46___ If you don’t have friends or family who you can turn to, look into a special interest group you can join. Attend in-person meetings to connect with other people who share your interests and make new friends. ___47___. Exercising, reading a book, writing, studying and doing crossword puzzles are all better alternatives to mindlessly surfing the Internet. If you want to cut back on how often you are using the Internet but aren’t sure what to do with the extra time, identify a few activities that you enjoy and pick one to do instead when you’re feeling the urge to go online. Use relaxation techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. Yoga, meditation, muscle relaxation, and deep breathing are all great ways to relax when you’re feeling stressed. ___48___ Instead, try going out for a walk in nature or engaging in a favorite hobby. Watch for signs of Internet addiction and seek help if you notice them. If you are concerned about becoming addicted to the Internet, staying aware of the signs of Internet addiction may help you know when to seek help. Be on the lookout for any signs that you may have become addicted. ___49___ If this strategy to overcome Internet addiction doesn’t work for you, talk with your doctor for help. A. Act right away to limit your Internet usage. B. Replace Internet use with a-healthy activity. C. Arrange a family dinner or a game night also helps. D. Employ your extra time to do something worthwhile. E. Following are several strategies to limit your Internet usage. F. You are likely to think that the Internet addiction will ruin your life. G. You should not reach for your smart phone or laptop when you are feeling pressured. 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。 I’ve always been terrified of heights. The thought of being up high made my heart ___50___ and my hands sweat. But one summer, my friends and I decided to try rock climbing, and I chose to face my ___51___. We arrived at the climbing gym, and the ___52___ walls above us seemed like a huge challenge. When my friends eagerly put on their climbing belts and started practicing on the lower routes, I ___53___. I watched them with a mix of admiration and ___54___. I could feel a wave of self-doubt wash over me. When it was my ___55___, I finally took a deep breath and tied my belt. The first few feet were manageable, but as I climbed higher, my fear ___56___. My hands shook, and I grasped the holds ___57___. “You’re doing great!” my friends ___58___ from below, but I could barely hear them for the thundering of my own heart. I looked down and immediately _____59_____ it, as the ground seemed so far away. I _____60_____, trying to steady my breathing. I knew I had two choices: give up or keep going. I chose the latter. Slowly, I _____61_____ upward. The higher I climbed, the more my confidence grew. When I finally reached the top, I couldn’t _____62_____ the smile on my face and felt a sense of _____63_____. That day, I learned that sometimes, the hardest part of overcoming a fear is taking the first _____64_____. 50. A. break B. fly C. sing D. race 51. A. danger B. fear C. duty D. future 52. A. dividing B. bearing C. towering D. enclosing 53 A. complained B. hesitated C. agreed D. failed 54. A. anxiety B. sympathy C. gratitude D. desire 55. A. choice B. favorite C. turn D. way 56. A. faded away B. moved on C. held back D. built up 57. A. tightly B. lightly C. calmly D. skillfully 58. A. stressed B. cheered C. joked D. responded 59. A. regretted B. discovered C. enjoyed D. made 60. A. cried B. waved C. froze D. accepted 61. A. edged B. jumped C. landed D. guided 62. A. put B. contain C. force D. feel 63. A. responsibility B. direction C. balance D. achievement 64 A. sight B. impression C. step D. chance 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 语法填空 The success of DeepSeek and other Chinese AI models highlights the importance of optimizing both hardware and software to achieve breakthroughs in AI. DeepSeek stands out ___65___ a prime example of China’s innovative capacity in the AI domain. ___66___ (build) on advanced machine learning algorithms and extensive datasets, it excels in ___67___ (nature) language processing, image recognition and predictive analytics. Since the release of its third iteration, DeepSeek ___68___ (gain) recognition for its exceptional capabilities, positioning itself as a strong contender against OpenAI’s ChatGPT. ___69___ sets DeepSeek apart is its ability ___70___ (deliver) high performance despite operating on less advanced hardware. This breakthrough not only showcases the technical prowess of Chinese engineers ___71___ serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for innovation in resource-constrained environments. DeepSeek’s success is not ___72___ isolated phenomenon, but rather a reflection of the broader vibrancy of China’s AI ecosystem. Other domestic AI models are also making significant strides in their respective domains. For example, Doubao by ByteDance is ___73___ (wide) used in customer service and education; Kimi, a multimodal model, seamlessly integrates texts, images and audio files. These models collectively highlight the ____74____ (strong) of China’s AI industry and its ability to cater to the specific needs of domestic industries and consumers. 第四部分 应用文写作（满分20分） 75. 在成长的过程中，我们总是对未来的职业充满憧憬。近期你班将以“My Dream Career”为题举行演讲比赛。请你根据以下要求写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括： 1.你的理想职业；2.选择它的理由；3.实现的途径。 注意： 1.写作词数应为100 左右； 2.可适当增加细节以使行文连贯； 3.文中不得出现真实姓名。 Good morning, everyone! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 平冈中学2024-2025学年第二学期期中考试 高一年级 英语试题 考试时间：8点10分—10点10分 第一部分 基础知识（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 单项选择 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。 【1题答案】 【答案】A 【2题答案】 【答案】B 【3题答案】 【答案】A 【4题答案】 【答案】C 【5题答案】 【答案】D 【6题答案】 【答案】B 【7题答案】 【答案】B 【8题答案】 【答案】B 【9题答案】 【答案】B 【10题答案】 【答案】D 【11题答案】 【答案】C 【12题答案】 【答案】C 【13题答案】 【答案】A 【14题答案】 【答案】C 【15题答案】 【答案】A 【16题答案】 【答案】B 【17题答案】 【答案】D 【18题答案】 【答案】A 【19题答案】 【答案】A 名著阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 【20~29题答案】 【答案】20. A 21. G 22. F 23. E 24. C 25. H 26. J 27. K 28. D 29. B 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） 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 【30~32题答案】 【答案】30. B 31. D 32. A B 【33~36题答案】 【答案】33. D 34. B 35. D 36. A C 【37~40题答案】 【答案】37. C 38. B 39. A 40. A D 【41~44题答案】 【答案】41. A 42. A 43. B 44. D 第二节（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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【45~49题答案】 【答案】45. E 46. C 47. B 48. G 49. A 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。 【50~64题答案】 【答案】50. D 51. B 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. C 56. D 57. A 58. B 59. A 60. C 61. A 62. B 63. D 64. C 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【65~74题答案】 【答案】65. as 66. Built 67. natural 68. has gained 69. What 70. to deliver 71. but 72. an 73. widely 74. strength 第四部分 应用文写作（满分20分） 【75题答案】 【答案】Good morning, everyone! My dream career is to become a wildlife biologist. I have always been fascinated by animals and their ecosystems, and I hope to contribute to wildlife conservation. This career allows me to combine my passion for nature with scientific research, helping protect endangered species and educate the public about biodiversity. To achieve this goal, I plan to major in biology in college and participate in field research programs. I will also volunteer at nature reserves to gain hands-on experience. By staying curious and dedicated, I believe I can make a difference in preserving our planet’s natural wonders. Thank you! 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$