广东省广州市荔湾区真光中学2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题

广州市真光中学2024学年第二学期期中考试 高一英语试卷 第一部分 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 Into Film is a UK film education charity, which puts film at the heart of young people’s learning, contributing to their cultural, creative and personal development. Among all its most popular courses, this filmmaking and animation course will teach you how to use simple filmmaking techniques to aid assessment and attainment across the curriculum for young people aged 5-19. You’ll discover how film can be used as powerful tools to encourage active learning and enable your pupils to establish strong connections with any area of the subjects. How is the class arranged? Duration 3 weeks Weekly study 3 hours 100% online Unlimited subscription $349.99 $244.99 for one whole year What topics will the course cover? ·Explore how to make simple films with your pupils ·Consider how to use filmmaking as a tool for assessment ·Learn how to evaluate the filmmaking process ensuring progression ·Design a range of filmmaking briefs that can ensure filmmaking projects are class-focused ·Plan how to run in-class and remote filmmaking projects efficiently ·Learn how to use filmmaking software At every step of the course, you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments. Lola C., a course learner, says, “This course is a very useful guide to introducing the magic of films to class. It’s a very funny way for students to learn any subject.” So if you have any interest, don’t hesitate to come and join us. You’ll be amazed by the resources shared! 1. What do we know about the course? A. It targets specifically educators. B. It is operated both online and offline. C. It is the most popular course of Into Film. D. It focuses on young pupils’ development. 2. What might a person be able to do at the end of the course? A. Evaluate films professionally. B. Create class-based filmmaking projects. C. Develop filmmaking software for class use. D. Have greater familiarity with famous films. 3. Why does the author write this text? A. To show the magic power of films. B. To stress the popularity of the course. C. To promote the use of films in class. D. To attract readers to apply for the course. B Palazzo grew up in the countryside of Brazil where her early exposure to agriculture inspired a lifelong passion to further explore the subject. A key chapter in her journey was her experience in China, a major agricultural powerhouse. Palazzo earned a full scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in Chinese studies at the Agriculture School of Renmin University of China. During field trips with her international classmates, Palazzo was deeply impressed by China’s agricultural creation. In a village in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, she was amazed by how local family farms maximized small spaces for production using advanced technology, rather than relying on large pieces of land. She also noticed the wide variety of agricultural products from different regions of China available in supermarkets. “One similarity between China and Brazil is that both countries focus on improving land productivity,” she said. With a degree in agriculture and a strong background in agribusiness, Palazzo believes that agricultural production is not just about farming — it’s deeply connected with economics, politics, culture, logistics, and marketing. Palazzo currently leads the agri-inputs department at a company in Brazil, where she is actively involved in the agribusiness sector and works closely with many Chinese companies. “My study experience in China gave me a whole new perspective on the industry,” she said. It helped her better understand the dynamics of the Chinese market and how to work with Chinese entrepreneurs (企业家). She believes there is huge potential for partnership between China and Brazil in terms of industry and agriculture. With growing China-Brazil ties and China’s expanding influence in the global economy, Palazzo has made cooperation with China a key part of her future career plans. 4. What inspired Palazzo’s lifelong enthusiasm for agriculture? A. Her study experience in China. B. Her growing up in the countryside of Brazil. C. Her work in a company in Brazil. D. Her cooperation with Chinese entrepreneurs. 5. What impressed Palazzo during her field trips in China? A. The high education level of Chinese farmers. B. The low price of agricultural products in China. C. The large pieces of farmland in Chinese villages. D. China’s agricultural creation and use of advanced technology. 6. What can we infer from the last paragraph about Palazzo? A. She will play a vital role in China-Brazil agricultural cooperation. B. She will focus more on Brazilian domestic market. C. She plans to promote Brazilian family farming models to other countries. D. She intends to return to China for further studies in agricultural economics. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. China-Brazil Ties in Global Economy B. Palazzo’s Learning Experience in China C. The Similarities Between China and Brazil in Agriculture D. Palazzo: A Promoter in Connecting Chinese and Brazilian Agribusiness C Among world languages, English places perhaps the highest value on the expressions of thanks, especially in formal and business settings. So it’s logical that English speakers tend to conflate the expression of thankfulness with the feeling of thankfulness. If somebody didn’t say “thanks,” we often think, they must not have been very grateful. And yet, in English, “thank you” gets used so frequently that it can easily start to feel habitual. But do we say it as much as we think in our casual interactions with family and friends? A new research paper titled Universals and Cultural Diversity in the Expression of Thankfulness suggests that no, we do not. The research team behind the paper looked for expressions of thankfulness in daily informal interactions across eight languages: English, Italian, Polish, Russian, Lao, Cha’palaa, Murrinhpatha, and Siwu. The findings suggest the universal way in which thankfulness is expressed is not through giving thanks, but rather through participation in a social agreement in which mutual (相互的) assistance and working together are the norm. In fact, the practice of giving thanks seems to have little impact on the practice of mutual exchange. The practice of giving thanks also varies culturally In India, for example, people — especially when they are your elders, relatives, or close friends — tend to feel that by thanking them, you’re weakening your closeness with them and creating formality and distance that shouldn’t exist! In contrast, in England, expressing thankfulness through words is seen as a positive strengthening of relationships, promoting goodwill and connection. Nick Enfield, lead researcher of the study, suggests that most of the 6,000 to 7,000 world languages don’t have a word for “thank you.” “When we consider the negative effects of thanking close relations alongside the fact that many languages are spoken in very small communities where speakers are likely to know each other, that claim starts to feel quite reasonable.” 8. What does the underlined word “conflate” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Compare. B. Replace. C. Figure out. D. Mix up. 9. How do people express thankfulness universally according to the study? A. By saying thanks directly. B. By making social agreements. C. By using body language. D. By helping and cooperating. 10. How do Indians view the practice of giving thanks to relatives? A. It weakens their bond. B. It reduces their social distance. C. It enhances their connection. D. It promotes their mutual trust. 11. What does Nick Enfield imply in the last paragraph? A. Many cultures do not emphasize thankfulness. B. Thankfulness might not be expressed in words. C. Small communities prefer to thank close friends. D. The negative effects of thanking should be avoided. D For years, we’ve been teaching a class on music and the mind. At the start of each semester, we’ve asked the students to complete a survey on their favorite songs and artists. Students’ favorite songs and artists get longer and more varied each year and their playlists barely overlap (重叠). Indeed, listening to music is a deeply private and personal experience nowadays and even more so with the introduction of the iPod and smartphones. When teenagers listen to music via streaming, artificial intelligence and social media platforms team up to suggest personalized playlists for them. Some young people feel that AI generated playlists make them exposed to something dull. Their playlists are populated with songs and artists they’ve never heard of before, yet they all sound similar. In the past, they might not have noticed such a situation. Their musical consumption was narrowly dominated by the“Top-40” artists. However, AI generated playlists have changed this, since a wider range of music is available. If they think their AI influenced playlists are unappealing, they still have the ability to search for new music. Just because AI can suggest songs, it doesn’t prevent them researching and discovering music on their own, or sharing playlists. Anything that exists, they can find. The store is always open. Music listening and preferences play an important role in young people’s transition (过渡) from childhood to adulthood, two seemingly opposing but vital processes: forming a unique identity, while at the same time becoming part of a community. However, AI generated playlists have the potential to challenge this transition. So does AI make it easier to differentiate the self, but harder to bond with others? Fears of new technologies are commonplace. For example, the decline of scheduled network TV erased lots of common ground for discussion, so will 50 million Americans ever again tune in to watch the series ending ofa TV show, as they did for Friends in 2004? If AI is, indeed, contributing to the transformation of teenagers’ shared listening experiences, then AI playlists are more than a convenient way to discover their next favorites. They are a revolution worth paying attention to. 12. What makes teenagers’ music listening experiences more private? A. The popularization of music education. B. The lack of interaction among teenagers. C. The easy access to musical instruments. D. The extensive use of electronic devices. 13. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about concerning AI generated playlists? A. Their advantages. B. Their accessibility. C. Their limitations. D. Their development. 14. What challenge may AI generated playlists present? A. They result in the decline of network TV. B. They prevent teens choosing similar songs. C. They make identifying oneself impossible. D. They provide less for teens to communicate. 15. Why does the author mention Friends in Paragraph 5? A To show the potential social influence of AI. B. To tell us the predictability of new technology. C. To explain people’s willingness to accept AI. D. To emphasize its popularity among Americans. 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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Group volunteer opportunities are multi-person service projects that improve volunteers’ towns, regions, or even the world. ____16____, and that will encourage them to contribute to the broader community. Here are some of the best group volunteering ideas. Help the homeless. According to an official report, more than three million individuals are now homeless in North America. ____17____. However, you can help the homeless by volunteering. For example, you can partner with a local food bank or a homeless shelter by helping raise money, provide food, or collect donations. ____18____. This volunteering idea might be perfect for your team if you have members crazy about planting vegetables. It is a great way to connect with nearby residents and enjoy the great outdoors. Plus, you’ll get to share the fruits of your labor with the whole community. After a backbreaking planting session, there is nothing better than tasting a juicy tomato straight off the vine (藤) with neighbors. Host a community clean-up. Community clean-up events bring people together to improve their environment while strengthening social bonds between neighbors and volunteers. These activities can make the community look beautiful and contribute to a healthier environment. ____19____. Gather and donate pet food. Animal-loving groups can take part in a month-long challenge to gather and distribute as much pet food as possible. If you are looking for a way to gather pet food, then visit pet businesses in your neighborhood, or ask for donations from family and friends. ____20____, so the team members can clean animals for a bag of pet food in this activity. A. Grow a garden for the community B. Help neighbors do a bit of gardening C. You could also organize a “Pet Wash” D. Unfortunately, many people overlook this situation E. These projects can give teammates a shared purpose F. They also encourage a sense of pride and responsibility among locals G. They are vital for improving the overall confidence of those they serve 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30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。 In the summer of 2015, Brian Peterson and his wife, had just moved to California. Outside the couple’s apartment, a homeless man often yelled on the street corner. One day, Peterson was reading the book Love Does, when his quiet was ___21___ by the homeless man. Inspired by the book’s ___22___ message, Peterson then decided to go out and ___23___ himself. In that first conversation Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris. He’d moved to California to pursue a career in ___24___ , but he soon fell on ___25___ difficulties and ended up living on the street. The story touched Peterson, a ___26___ of the Cleveland College of Art, who hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years. ___27___ , he found himself asking if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Faris said yes. This ___28___ sparked Peterson to found Faces of Mankind, a nonprofit organization that focused on painting and ___29___ portraits of those who are unhoused. Peterson put half the money into a “love account” to help his ___30___ get back on their feet. Many people use the funds for ___31___ — medical care, clothes or food, but Faris chose to ___32___ his musical dream. When the album was delivered to Faris, the man finally couldn’t contain his emotions and ___33___ in Peterson’s arms. Over the years, Peterson has discovered that the buyers begin to see the homeless ___34___. They mention that they tend to connect and develop friendship with someone they might have otherwise ___35___ . 21. A. challenged B. defeated C. disturbed D. settled 22. A. caring B. depressing C. hopeless D. powerful 23. A. accuse B. delight C. declare D. introduce 24. A. business B. music C. medicine D. painting 25. A. academic B. emotional C. financial D. physical 26. A. designer B. graduate C. professor D. student 27. A. Desperately B. Unwillingly C. Deliberately D. Unexpectedly 28. A. encounter B. conflict C. reunion D. negotiation 29. A. donating B. exhibiting C. distributing D. selling 30. A. artists B. employees C. models D. neighbors 31. A. preparations B. necessities C. recreations D. requirements 32. A. accomplish B. postpone C. approach D. purchase 33. A. clapped B. laughed C. screamed D. wept 34. A. cautiously B. differently C. openly D. bravely 35. A. accompanied B. deserted C. overlooked D. supported 第二节 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。 Autumn Equinox (秋分) lies at the midpoint of autumn, ____36____ (divide) autumn into two equal parts. After that day, the location of direct sunlight moves to the south, making days ____37____ (short) and nights longer in the northern hemisphere (半球). ____38____ is said in the ancient book is that on Autumn Equinox day the Yin and Yang are in a ____39____ (balance) power. Thus the day and night are of equal length, as are the cold and hot weather." By Autumn Equinox, most of the areas in China ____40____ (enter) the cool autumn. When the cold air heading south meets the declining warm and wet air, rainfall happens. The temperature also drops ____41____ (frequent). According to experts, on the Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox, the day and night are of equal time both in the southern and northern hemispheres. Standing eggs on end, ____42____ traditional Chinese custom, is considered the best on this day. But once it ____43____ (question) whether standing the egg had anything to do with the time. As is known now，the most important thing is to shift the egg’s center of gravity to the lowest part of the egg. In this way, the trick is holding the egg ____44____ the yolk (蛋黄) sinks as much as possible. For this, you’re better off choosing an egg that's about 4 or 5 days old, _____45_____ yolk is likely to sink down. 第三部分 书面表达（共三节满分50分） 第一节 单词拼写。请使用必修第二册Unit 4-5及必修第三册Unit 1-2范围内单词作答。（共10题，每题1分，满分10分） 46. He was ___________ (慷慨的, 大方的) with his time, for which I was grateful. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 47. Once upon a time a king lived in a castle _______ (围绕) by wonderful scenery. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 48. The new medicine offers immediate __________ (轻松) from pain, providing patients with comfort and improved quality of life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 49. The media provide all kinds of information, __________ (范围) from current affairs to entertainment news. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 50. Those programs, ranging from talent or dating shows to reality shows, have received both ________(商业的) success and public attention. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 51. Being a public ______ (人物), he should watch out for his words and actions. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 52. The whole wall is __________ (装饰) with some photos of sports stars. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 53. Her music __________ (反映) her interest in traditional Chinese culture is great. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 54. For now, Xingyi’s three main tourist destinations are _______ (绝对地) impressive. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 55. The above examples ______(说明，阐明) that different preferences exist across languages for certain general patterns of reference. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 第二节 句子翻译（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 根据括号里的要求，把下列汉语翻译成英语。将每一题的答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。 56. 在英国，历史与现实文化交融，新旧传统并存，引人入胜。（with介词短语）(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________________________ 57. 过了一会儿，一群妇女走了过来，每个人头上都顶着一罐水。 (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________________________ 58. 该节日于每年农历六月初四开始的，通常为期3天。（v-ing做伴随状语）(汉译英) _____________________________________________________________________________________ 59. 另一个例子是万圣节，虽然起源于宗教，万圣节渐渐成了孩子们纵情玩乐的一个节日。(汉译英) ___________________________________________________________________________________ 60. 当我听音乐的时候，音乐让我的心情放飞，像风中的风筝。（状语从句）(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________________________ 第三节 应用文写作（满分25分） 61. 你刚观看了你校与英国一所友好学校联合在线上举办的音乐会。请在线上留言板上写一则评论，内容包括： 1. 音乐会特点； 2. 观看感受； 3. 意见建议 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 This online concert is absolutely fantastic. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 广州市真光中学2024学年第二学期期中考试 高一英语试卷 第一部分 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. B 5. D 6. A 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. D 9. D 10. A 11. B D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. D 15. A 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可以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. E 17. D 18. A 19. F 20. C 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30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. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. dividing 37. shorter 38. What 39. balanced 40. have entered 41. frequently 42. a 43. was questioned 44. until 45. whose 第三部分 书面表达（共三节满分50分） 第一节 单词拼写。请使用必修第二册Unit 4-5及必修第三册Unit 1-2范围内单词作答。（共10题，每题1分，满分10分） 【46题答案】 【答案】generous 【47题答案】 【答案】surrounded 【48题答案】 【答案】relief 【49题答案】 【答案】ranging 【50题答案】 【答案】commercial 【51题答案】 【答案】figure 【52题答案】 【答案】decorated 【53题答案】 【答案】reflecting 【54题答案】 【答案】absolutely 【55题答案】 【答案】illustrate 第二节 句子翻译（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 根据括号里的要求，把下列汉语翻译成英语。将每一题的答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。 【56题答案】 【答案】The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. 【57题答案】 【答案】After a while, a group of women came along, each balancing a pot of water on her head. 【58题答案】 【答案】The festival starts on the fourth day of the sixth lunar month every year, usually lasting for three days. 【59题答案】 【答案】Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins. 【60题答案】 【答案】When I listened to music, it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind. (状语从句) 第三节 应用文写作（满分25分） 【61题答案】 【答案】This online concert is absolutely fantastic. The performers from the two schools have done their best in entertaining the audience with one song after another. Their performances are undoubtedly of high quality, which makes the concert almost no different from a live one. I enjoyed every second of the concert and was particularly attracted when the boys and girls from Britain started to sing the traditional Chinese song “Liang Zhu”. They performed the song in a way that touched my heart and gave me a feeling of connection. I hope there will be more opportunities in the future for us Chinese students and our international friends to learn about and from each other. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$