宁夏回族自治区石嘴山市第一中学2024-2025学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题

题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 A C D B D A C C B A 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 D B D B C E F D G C 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 A B C D B A D C A B 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 A C B A B 36．a 37．to get 38．extremely 39．what 40．was asked 41．traditional 42．which 43．appears 44．standing 45．techniques 46．One possible version: Dear David, I’m excited to share that our school will hold a Chinese Drama Competition for international students next month. The event will take place in the school auditorium on June 20th at 3 p.m. It’s a great chance to experience Chinese culture through drama. If you’d like to join, please let me know soon. Participants need to prepare a short play in Chinese, and costumes and props should be ready by June 10th. Teamwork is important, so it’s better to form a group of 3–5 people. I really hope you can take part. It’ll be fun and meaningful! 47． They crashed onto a bush below. Pain exploded in Bostic’s arm, but he bent his body around Kelsey, absorbing the impact. “You’re safe,” he whispered, making their way to the ambulance that had arrived. Doctors surrounded them. A woman gently took Kelsey. “The baby — is she okay?” Bostic asked, collapsing onto the grass. A doctor knelt beside him, checking his injuries. “You did good, man. The kids are all here because of you.” Bostic’s face shone at the words. Placed on the ambulance, Bostic was sent to the nearest hospital. With the doctors’ treatment and care, he recovered quickly and was released from hospital a few days later. On the day he left the hospital, the parents of the children came, expressing their heartfelt gratitude to him for saving their children. When the reporters praised him as a hero, he shrugged it off. “Anyone would have done it,” he told reporters. For the family, though, he was an angel dressed as a pizza deliveryman. 答案第1页，共2页 答案第1页，共2页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 石嘴山市第一中学2024-2025学年高一年级期末考试 英 语 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 Scarecrow (稻草人) Festival in Peddler’s Village Peddler’s Village, a charming destination in Pennsylvania, USA, hosts one of the most beloved festivals in the Northeast — Scarecrow Festival. During each autumn harvest season, the village transforms into an imaginative wonderland filled with handcrafted scarecrows, autumn decorations, and seasonal cheer. What to Expect During Scarecrow Festival Scarecrow Exhibits — The heart of the festival is the scarecrow display. Local residents and organizations design scarecrows. Themes range from classic farm-style scarecrows to pop culture works, superheroes, and even political figures. Competitions Awards — A scarecrow competition is held and the scarecrows are judged in several categories. Visitors are invited to vote (投票) for their favorite scarecrows through the Peddler’s Village mobile app. Prizes encourage friendly competition and inspire incredible designs. Family-Friendly Activities — Beyond scarecrow viewing, other activities often include pumpkin carving and face painting, hayrides winding through the village, live music, dance performances, and storytelling. Workshops; DIY Stations — Visitors who want to bring their scarecrow ideas to life can try making their own scarecrows, perfect for a fun souvenir, or entering them into the village’s scarecrow competition. Seasonal Shopping Dining — Peddler’s Village is known for its boutique (精品的)  shops, so visitors can enjoy fall-themed shopping. Local food stalls, restaurants and cafés offer autumn specialties like apple cider and pumpkin treats. Why Visit? Free Admission — Unlike some festivals, this one gives visitors free access. Pictures for Days — You’ll find perfect photo spots around every corner. Perfect Fall Atmosphere — If you love cool autumn air, colorful leaves, and seasonal fun, this festival is a must-visit. 1．What can visitors do during Scarecrow Festival in Peddler’s Village? A．Create their own scarecrows to take home. B．Design unique scarecrows for the display. C．Enjoy all the apple cider and pumpkin treats for free. D．Determine the judges for the scarecrow competition. 2．What is a tip for experiencing the Scarecrow Festival? A．Visitors pay to join in the scarecrow competition. B．The scarecrow designs are limited to traditional styles. C．Photography is encouraged due to its nice backgrounds. D．Scarecrows from workshops are refused in the competition. 3．What is the text? A．A study about a festival. B．An announcement for an event. C．A report on a celebration. D．An introduction to a tradition. B From a young age, Alex was fascinated by the symphony of sounds around him. The gentle sound of wind, the quiet whisper of rain, and the soft flowing of a stream. This early fascination drove him to choose acoustics (声学) as his major in university, where he studied in-depth into the science of sound. During his outdoor work, Alex was faced with the severe reality of noise pollution from cars and urban construction. Traditional noise-reduction methods, like thick insulation (隔离) and simple barriers, seemed ineffective against this difficult and ever-present problem. Driven by a desire for change, Alex was determined to develop a creative solution. In his lab, Alex did lots of experiments. He carefully examined the loudness and types of different urban noises. With the help of good equipment, he tested many sound patterns. After many attempts, he discovered a way to break up the noisy sounds. Alex then designed a network of smart speakers. These devices were equipped with highly sensitive microphones that could detect the slightest noise variations. The speakers were programmed to produce counter-sound waves. When these counter-sound waves met the original noise waves, they co-related in a way that canceled out the noise. The carrying out of Alex’s system faced several challenges, such as tech issues and setting-up problems, but Alex and his team persevered. Their efforts paid off when they set up the system on a particularly busy downtown street. The transformation was remarkable — the once-deafening noise was reduced by 70%. Encouraged by this success, the system was soon rolled out across other noisy areas of the city. Alex named his creation “Acoustic Harmony”, a proof of his vision of a more peaceful urban environment. 4．What inspired Alex to study acoustics? A．His fascination in symphony. B．His love for the sounds of nature. C．His passion for the science of sound. D．His worry about the noise pollution. 5．What problem did traditional noise-reduction methods have? A．They were too expensive to use. B．They were difficult to set up outdoors. C．They caused new environmental problems. D．They couldn’t solve the problem effectively. 6．What does the underlined word “counter-sound” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Sounds that fight against noise. B．Sounds that copy noise. C．Sounds that make noise louder. D．Sounds that record noise. 7．What is the author’s attitude towards Alex’s “Acoustic Harmony” invention? A．Doubtful. B．Uninterested. C．Admiring. D．Critical. C Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing promise in earthquake prediction, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas have developed an AI algorithm (算法) that correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations for the predicted earthquakes. The research team believes their method succeeded because they stuck with a relatively simple machine learning approach. The AI was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earth-quake recordings. Once trained, the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of upcoming earth-quakes within the background rumblings (隆隆声) in the Earth. This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction. “You don’t see earthquakes coming,” explains Alexandros, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological (地震学的) Network Program (Tex Net). “It’s a matter of life and death, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help reduce economic and human losses and has the potential to significantly improve earthquake preparation worldwide.” While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm (算法)could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks. The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT’s Bureau Tex Net has 300 earthquake stations and over six years worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes. Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This way could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director. 8．How does the AI forecast earthquakes? A．By identifying data from the satellites. B．By modeling data based on earthquake recordings C．By analyzing background sounds in the Earth. D．By monitoring changes in the magnetic (磁) field. 9．What does Alexandros intend to show in paragraph 3? A．The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes. B．The meaning of developing the AI prediction. C．The importance of preparing for earthquakes. D．The limitation of AI in earthquake prediction. 10．What does the follow-up research focus on? A．Conducting tests in different places. B．Building more earthquake stations in Texas. C．Applying the AI approach to other fields. D．Enlarging the database to train the accuracy. 11．Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology? A．Stable but outdated. B．Potential and economical. C．Effective but costly. D．Pioneering and promising. D The current US traffic signal (信号) system has been in place for more than 100 years. But experts are now studying ways to connect technology-equipped vehicles (交通工具) with signal systems in order to improve safety and traffic flows. Most US traffic signals currently include three lights to direct drivers at crossroads: red, yellow and green. But it might make sense to add a fourth colour, possibly white. This colour could inform motorists when there is a large collection of self-driving vehicles in a particular area. When many self-driving vehicles are present, the additional light would signal other drivers to follow the lead of those vehicles. The North Carolina State team thought that such changes are likely years away. One reason for this is because this kind of system would require between 40 to 50 percent of all vehicles on the road to be self-driving. Waymo is a self-driving vehicle company owned by Google’s parent, Alphabet. Waymo had already started ride-sharing services that use full self-driving vehicles in Los Angeles, California and Austin, Texas. Those services do not use a fourth traffic light. However, officials and companies should think very carefully before deciding on, and moving forward with, major infrastructure (基础设施) changes. Researchers at the University of Michigan are also testing different methods. They have carried out a test programme in an area outside the city of Detroit. Their research collects data on the speed and location of General Motors (GM) vehicles in the area. The data has been used to change the timing of city traffic lights in an effort to improve traffic flows. The area near Detroit where the testing is taking place has 34 traffic signals. It was chosen because lights in the area are set to change at the same times each day. This is the case for more than half of traffic signals nationwide. These signals are not connected to cameras or sensors to watch traffic flows in real time. Danielle Deneau is the director of traffic safety in Michigan. She said results of the University of Michigan research changed the timing of green lights only by a few seconds. However, Deneau added, even that was enough to improve traffic flows. 12．What can we infer from Paragraph 2? A．The white signal mainly directs dangerous traffic. B．Self-driving vehicles are not yet popular in the US. C．The white signal will change the basic traffic rules. D．The signal system in the US now has four colours. 13．What’s the author’s attitude towards major infrastructure changes? A．Supportive. B．Concerned. C．Unclear. D．Careful. 14．What is the method being tried by the University of Michigan? A．To add more signal colours. B．To change the green signal time. C．To get more traffic information. D．To connect more cameras or sensors. 15．What is the best title for the text? A．The Past and Future of Traffic Signal in the US B．Reasons for Changes in Self-driving Vehicles C．Researchers: Smarter Vehicles Could Greatly Change Traffic Signals D．American Traffic Signal: One of the Most Effective Management Strategies 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。 First aid refers to the initial medical attention given immediately after an injury or an accident. 16 They think it's a job exclusive to medical professionals. In fact, it's a life skill we all should try to learn. According to The Guardian, over 150,000 people get critically injured or die yearly because of people's lack of first aid knowledge. That's a tall number considering we live in the modern age. Thus, more people must know what to do in case of accidents or medical emergencies. 17 We can reduce these life-threatening situations by learning the prompt care needed in such situations. Whether we like it or not, accidents and emergencies happen at any time. 18 In the USA alone, over six million people are involved in traffic accidents each year. In fact, it's the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 and 54. That said, no one can predict when or where disaster may strike. These accidents can happen at home, at work, or while in transit. That's why basic first aid skills like CPR, disinfecting (消毒) wounds, and learning to stop bleeding can go a long way. 19 It's a vital step that prevents injuries from worsening until full medical help arrives. For instance, when a person experiences cardiac arrest, they only have 3 to 4 minutes before the brain lacks oxygen. What you do in these minutes will impact the patient's condition. Calling for an ambulance is, of course, your priority. 20 A．Developed countries witness a greater death rate. B．But it might encounter traffic jams during rush hours. C．However, if you can employ CPR, it can relieve the damage. D．It's a part of our reality that we must always prepare ourselves for. E．The bad news is that not many people know the importance of first aid. F．Heart attacks and choking endanger thousands of lives on a yearly basis. G．The first few minutes are the most critical in the case of a medical emergency. 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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A pair of best friends from Texas are proving adventure doesn’t have an age limit — even when you’re 81. Elie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip, encouraged by Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in 80 Days, are on a (n) 21 to see seven continents (⼤陆) in just over two and a half months. Their first stop was a place that eludes (使达不到) even many 22 travellers: Antarctica. Getting to the southernmost continent first required 23 the Drake Passage, the extremely rough waters. “For almost two days, we were a slipping and sliding (跌落并下滑), which was a 24 ,” Hamby said. “But when we stepped on the Antarctic, we 25 all of that. The beauty of the Antarctic is just unbelievable and 26 .” Over the past three months, the pair have 27 camels in Egypt, met elephants in Bali, and danced in Nepal. But for Hamby, the best 28 of the trip was the people they met along the way. And they shared an important piece of 29 for travellers who worried about the language barrier on their own adventures. Hamby said, “There’s one language: 30 . We found that 31 because we were often aware there was  not  English spoken.  But a smile 32 all languages.” They also encouraged other older travellers not to let age 33 them. She said, “Get up out of your easy chair, step out of your comfort zone, 34 new things. Remember that age is only a 35 . 21．A．trip B．article C．honour D．example 22．A．new B．experienced C．rich D．elderly 23．A．leaving B．researching C．crossing D．searching 24．A．shock B．memory C．try D．challenge 25．A．reviewed B．forgot C．changed D．found 26．A．amazing B．funny C．powerful D．priceless 27．A．sold B．raised C．bought D．ridden 28．A．day B．problem C．part D．education 29．A．advice B．warning C．news D．plan 30．A．body B．smile C．English D．silence 31．A．worked B．appeared C．failed D．worsened 32．A．creates B．decides C．covers D．ends 33．A．help B．stop C．push D．hurt 34．A．take up B．take over C．take place D．take away 35．A．record B．number C．dream D．reason 第二节（共 10 小题;每小题 15 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。 An 18-year-old boy named Wang Ximeng spent half a year creating 36 splendid landscape painting. He probably couldn’t believe that the painting would ever be regarded as a masterpiece, especially after over 900 years. Today, lots of visitors line up for hours every day just 37 (get) a look at this great painting. The painting, named A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, has been 38 (extreme) popular in China. Measuring 51. 5cm by 1, 191. 5cm , this silk scroll painting (卷轴画) is Wang’s only known work, as he lived a short life. Nobody really knows the exact year when he died. Wang Ximeng went to study painting at the Royal Palace when he was still a teenager. Since he displayed great talent, Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song Dynasty decided to teach him the skills of painting in person. Many experts believe 39 the emperor asked him to draw might be this work. They say he 40 (ask) to draw boundless rivers and mountains instead of everyday life. Perhaps the emperor also had his national ideas in it because rivers and mountains represented political power in 41 (tradition) Chinese values. The rivers and mountains in the painting are in bright blue and green colors, made by using minerals, 42 make the landscape much more vivid and rich in color. The waves on the river are another part that shows the great patience and skill of the painter. When looking at it from a distance, you feel as if a breeze (微风) just swept through the river in the painting. But if you think there is nothing special about the continuous mountains, think again. In the continuous, almost same-height mountains, one tall mountain suddenly 43 (appear), and it is much higher than all the others around it. Some art experts think that it represents the young man’s ambition, 44 (stand) there as if he were the center of the world. Historians believe that beyond the young man’s ambition and his various landscape painting 45 (technique), the painting also contains great value for historical studies into the SongDynasty. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节（满分 15 分） 假定你是李华，你校将为留学生举办中文戏剧比赛，你想邀请你的留学生朋友 David参加。请你写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.比赛的时间和地点；  2.参赛的注意事项；  3.你的期待。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；  2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear David, Yours Sincerely, Li Hua 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。 On a quiet summer night in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, 25-year-old Nicholas Bostic was delivering pizzas under a starless sky. His mind was on the clock — customers hated late orders. But as he turned onto a tree-lined street, orange flames appeared in the distance. Thick smoke rose from a two-story house. Without hesitation, Bostic stopped his car sharp. “Someone must be in there, caught in the fire,” he thought to himself, dashing toward the flame. The back door hung open, smoke pouring out like a fog. Covering his face with his arm, he rushed inside. He could feel the heat as he searched through the fire. “Hello? Anyone here?” he shouted, coughing. A faint voice led him to a living room. Four children gathered together, a teenager holding a toddler (学步的孩童), two others shaking beside them. “We’re stuck!” cried the oldest, her voice cracking. “Take my sister first, please!” Bostic held the 1-year-old into one arm and guided the others outside, yelling, “Stay close!” Flames roared behind them as they burst into the cool night air. Once outside, the teen grabbed his hand. “Our sister — Kelsey — she’s six! Upstairs!” Bostic froze. The house was all in fire. Without a word, he dashed back inside. Upstairs, smoke filled the hallway. He dropped to his knees, crawling past the burning walls. “Kelsey! Where are you?” he screamed, pushing open bedroom doors. Empty. His heart pounded. “Did I miss her?” Just as he turned to leave, a faint cry rose below. “Help! Somebody!” The staircase was now a tunnel of black smoke. Bostic took off his shirt, wrapped it around his face, and jumped down the steps. On the first floor, he found Kelsey under a table. “I’m scared!” she cried. He helped her up. “Hold on tight. We’re getting out!” But the front door was blocked by the fire. Holding Kelsey, he struggled back up. The second-floor window was their only hope. He kicked the glass — once, twice — until it broke. “Close your eyes!” he ordered, protecting Kelsey’s face as they jumped. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 They crashed onto a bush below. Placed on the ambulance, Bostic was sent to the nearest hospital. 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 答案第1页，共2页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$