江苏省常州北郊高级中学2024-2025学年高一上学期期末英语试卷

2024~2025学年第，学期期末考试 高一英语试卷 (时间：120分钟满分：150分) 命题人：高亚明 审卷人：赵永玲 2025年1月 第I卷（潮分110分） 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第二部分第一节（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，并 标在试卷的相应位置。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.Which person does the man want to follow? A-The man on the bus. B.The woman in the taxi. C.The man on the motorcycle. 2.Where should the man put used envelopes? A.In the biggest box. B.In the medium-sized box.C.In the smallest box. 3.What record did the woman just break?. A.Her personal record. B.The school record. C.The national record. 4.When will the flight take off? A.At 4 o'clock. B.At 5 o'clock. C.At 6 o'clock. 5.Where does the conversation most likely take place? A.At a cinema, B.At the speakers'home. C.At a restaurant. 第±节（共1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2至4个小题，从题中所给的AB.C三个选项 中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小 题；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.What time will the man use the car? A.At3:00. B.At4:00 C.At4:30. 7.What does the woman have to do-if she wants the car?. A.Do some.housework later. B.Drive her brother somewhere. C.Finish her schoolwork before leaving. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What are the speakers doing? A.Attending a party. B.Discussing a lecture. C.Working part-time at a hospital. 9.Which job has the womani applied for? A.Waitress, B.Volunteer. C.Salesgirl. 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Father and daughter. B.Teacher and student. C.Classmates. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.Why did the man's aunt and uncle leave their home? A.To visit family. B.To have a vacation, C.To escape the natural disaster. 12.How do the man's family find out what's going on in Hawaii? 1 A.They call their relatives.B:They read the newspaper. C They watch news programs. 13.What do the man's aunt and uncle think about.San-Francisee? A.It isn't very fun. B:It's too cold. C.It's scary to visit. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题， 14.What are the speakers talking about? A.Their trip abroad. B.Vacation plans. C.Cultural differences 15.Why doesn't the woman want to go to Mexico? A.She's afraid of flying. B.She hats the food there. C.She.w ent there with her cousin last summer. 16.What does the man say about Spanish? A.It's not easy to learn. B.He's lten learning it for a year. C.He Larf only say a few words. 17.What probably makes the woman change her mind? A.The beauty of the beaches in Mexico. B.The possibility of learning some Spanish. C.Many people speaking English in Mexico. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.In which year did Ritchie Valens make his-first record? A.1950. B.1958. C.1959. 19,Whatwas Ritchie Valens's most famous song? ！A.Ia Bamba. B.American Pie. C.Donna. 20.Who got a seat on the plane because of illness? A.Don MeLean. B.Buddy Holly. C.J.P.Richardson. 第二部分阅读（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 Some beaches are perfect for.relaxing,while others offer activities like hiking and water sports. Visit these beautiful beaches for an unforgettable vacation. Cannon Beach If your perfect beach vacation spot features postcard-worthy scenery and peace,look no further than Cannon Beach.In this Pacific Northwest town,you can even build a fire on the beach to reiax beside while watching.the sun set.When you need a break from the beach,grab s bike and head downtown to explore its art galleries,shops and restaurants. Horseshoe Bay Beach For a one-of-a-kind beach experience,head to Horseshoe Bay Beach on Bermuda's South Shore. Known for its pink sand,this beach is a popular destination for families looking to play in the calm blue-green waters and build blush-colored sandcastles.Adventure.seekers.can also take part in the self-guided island bicycle tour or engage in exciting water sports. Mohegan Bluffs This beach is famous for its.natural beauty.Upon arrival,pause to admire your surroundings and learn about its ties to the native people,their ancient traditions,and connection to the land,adding depth to your beach experience.Then,take the 141 steps down to the sand to sunbathe.After that, 2 climb back up to visit the Southeast Light for an up-close view of its 18th.century Mghthouse. South Beach This tropical district on Fiotida's Atlantic Coast is"world-renowned for its powdery white sand. Although technically part of the Miami Beach area,South Beach stands eut due to its Art Leep architecture seen in everything from the beachfront Hfeguard towers to the high-rise buildings along the famous Ocean Drive. 21.What similarity.do Cannon Beach and Horseshoe Bay Beach share? A.The chance to cycle around. B.Their lively artistic scene. C.The uique water sports. D.Their special sand color. 32.Who is most likely attracted to Mohegan Bluffs? A.Those seeking water sports. B.Fans of modern lighthouses. C.Those interested in local culture. D.Enthusiasts of mountain climbing. 23.What sets South Beach apart from the rest of the Miami Beach.area? A.Its beach sand. B.Its archrtectural style. C.Its ocean drive. D.Its high-rise buildings. 8 My plan to learn to play,the cello()was a healthy choice.So I took the next innocent step of going to a shop that sells and rents string instruments,especially-violins,violas,and cellos.The place was a hole-in-the-wall,up a steep flight of stairs.Instruments left a narrow path to the counter where a woman with grey hair and warm eyes greeted me.Since I couldn't form a question about what I wanted,I just stood there exploring the scene,which felt very pleasurable. I rented a cello,a bow,and a case to hold them.What attracted me to the cello was its enormous size and its soft,smooth,and memorable sounds.It's an instrument made of beautifully polished wood that I could wrap my arms around and feel its powerful vibrations when the strings were played.That was a good starting point for me.The only problem was that I didn't know how to play it. There's a popular belief that the cello is a particularly difficult instrument to learn.Another-issthe admonition,"Don't bother if you are a beginner over age 10!"Well,I was 70,and what others thought no longer influenced me.And besides,I thought of the words of Dr.Cohen,who suggested that learning causes physical changes in the brain. So I found a teacher who had respect for older adult beginners and I practiced diligently,daily for years,and sometimes disheartened,but I kept up.I'm happy to report that now,more than a decade later, I can hold my own in a string trio and two quartets(two violins,a viola,and me,the.female cello)and even'a senior community band.Of course,I'll never sound like Yo-Yo Ma but you could recognize a Mozart piece if you heard me play it.And,more importantly,I don't need to please anyone but myself. Whether it's-a pleasurable.pastime or a new career,the starting point is the same:wonder,curiosity, determination,and the desire to keep your brain sharp. 24.How did the writer feel in the shop? A.Amused by the shop assistant. B.Anxious for a live performance. C.Pleased at the nice musio atmosphere. D.Curious about where to find a teacher. 35.What does the underlined word "admonition"in Paragraph 3 mean? A.Approval.B.Criticism. C.Puzzlement. D,Warning. 26.Why does the writer mention Dr.Cohen in Paragraph 3? A.To recommend a reliable doctor. B.To provide proof for common belief. C.To add another reason for her decision. D.To stress the important function of the brain. 27.Which of the following can best convey the writer's idea? 3 A.Art is man's second nature. B.One is never too old to learn. C.Education is the key to success D.Happiness is the best form of health. C A few days ago,'I watched a video of myself talking in perfect Chinese.I've been studying the language on and off for only a few years,and I'm far from fluent.But there I was,pronouncing each character just as a native speaker would."My-favorite food is sushi,"I said-wo zui xihuan de shiwu shi shousi. I'd created the video.using softwadle from a Los Angeles-based artifioial-intelligence start-up called HeyGen.The technology,which only needs a single selfie and a script to-create deepfake videos of real people"saying"almost anything,is a testament()to the advancements in AI language fools. This got me thinking about the decreasing interest in language learning with fewer students majoring in foreign language courses and the devrease of English proficiency(熟练，精通)among young people in some places. AI franslation,combined with social media and messaging platforms,seems to be everywhere. Even language-learning apps are using AI-generated content in their marketing.Howeyer,language translation is an art rather than a science.Something bigger will be lost in exchange for that convenience.As Anne,a Chinese translator said,"Building a ladder between widely different languages, such as Chinese and English,is sometimes as-difficult-as a doctor building a brdge in a patient's heart,” Language learning develops cultural competesya skill that AI cannot simply copy.Learning a different way to speak,read,and write helps people discover new ways to see the world.No machine can replace such a profoundly human experience.Deborah Cohn,a language professor,emphasizes that language learning is actually about understanding and connecting with different cultures;Instead of abandoning language courses in favor of Al,some educators insist on emphasizing the intercultural( aspects of language learning.Paula Krebs of the MLA points out that even with a "universal translator?,sometimes the greater meaning of people's utterance (remains a mystery. In essence,while AI lauguage tools offer convenience,they lack the depth and cultural insight that comes from human language learning.The challenge and beauty of earning a language are in understanding the cultural tapestry (that weaves through words,something AI has yet to achieve. 28.Why does the author give the example in paragraph 1? A.To promote the language software B.To show off his Chinese language skills. C.To prove learning a language is a wasted effort. D.To encourage critical thinking about Ar language tools. 29.What can we learn from paragraph 3? A.AI translation deserves more attention. B.Language-apps play a key fole in marketing. C.Language translation is far bevond technology. D.Learning a different language is a chanllenging battle. 30.What is the key benefit of learning a language according to the passage? A.Better digital abilities. B.Improved translation skills C.Deeper cultural confidence. D.Effective intercultural interaction. 31.What dues the author imply in the last paragraph? A.AI language tools offer convenience. B.AI promotes language learning in terms of culture. 4 C.Al is far from perfect in helping language understanding. D.AI has achieved success in the development of language learning tools. D 'A new study has found that a prehistoric sea cow was the target of two different predators( )-an ancient crocodile and a tiger shark,providing rare insights into the-complex food chains from millions of years ago.The research,conducted by an international team.of scientists and published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleentology,uacovers one-of the few known-instances where a single-prey ()-was-attacked by many predators. The sea cow,belonging to the extinct group Culebratherium,was first attacked by a crocodile. Evidence then shows that after the initial attack,the sea cow'stremulnis-were searched by a tiger shark,a tooth of which was found near the unlucky animal's neck. "Have you seen the Batman movie?There is a scene where he and Alfred are shooting bullets to try and figure out which specific type of bullet they are trying to find,"said Benites-Palomino,lead author of the research."Our research was'conducted in exactly the same way.We have these experiments in the wild where predators are attacking their prey,and then afterwards we try to compare which is the best scene for what we're finding there." The finding is particularly significant as it adds to the limited fossil record of mulfiple predators interacting with a single prey.Such"interactions are common in today's ecosysteias,-but are rarely documented in the fossil reeord,making this discovery an important piece of the puzzle in understanding ancient food webs. "We have been unsure as to which animals would have served this purpose as a food source for multiple predators.Our previous research has identified sperm whales searched by several shark species,and this new research highlights the importance of sea cows within the food chain,"Benites- Palomino said in a statement. The digging,directed by Marcelo Sanchez-Villagra,head of the Palaeontological Institute and Museum in Zurich,Switzerland,was both challenging and rewarding-The site was-initially discovered by a local farmer who spotted unusual rocks,Inspiring the team to investigate further and eventually unearth the sea cow fossils. 32.What do we know aboat the prehistoric sea cow? A.It reached the top of food chains. B.It is thought to have complex teeth. C.It belongs to an endangered species. D.It was attacked by two different animals. 33.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A.The scene of animal fights. B.The method of the research. C.The introduction of a movie. D.The danger of the experiments 34.What does the importance of the study lie in? A.Challenging the present ecosystems. B.Offering insights into ancient food webs C.Clearing up the misunderstanding of sea cows D.Figuring out the link between man and nature. 35.Which of ths foHewing is the best title for the text? A.The Batman Movie Inspired a Research B.A Puzzle in Complex Ancient Food Chains C.Shark and Crocodile Ate Unlucky Sea Cow D.An Important Biological Discovery of a Farmer 第二节（共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 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。 When you were at school,were you ever told to stop daydreaming conc?36 Staying focused catistill be a challenge in adult life,but understanding how to do it,and knowing what is distracting(使分心)you can help. Screntists have looked at what makes us procrastinate and found-a number of ways to-help us stay focused.One obvious solution is to get rid of noise.37It also found turning off notifications on your phone,or switching it off altogether,removes a major distraction and helps us focus on the task at hand. 38 Psychologists and neuroscientists are increasingly interested in our ability to fecus and have looked at what we can change inside our head to make us concentrate.Attention Researcher Nilli Lavie of University College London has found that making a task more visually demanding takes up more processing power and leaves the brain nothing left to process distractions.So,keeping your mind busy-might-be the answer. There are more practical tips to keep your mind focused. It's possible that the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted. But according to Science Focus magazine,distraction isn't all bad.#If we were always so focused that we never-got:distracted,we'd miss potential changes,such as threats.in our environment. 40” A.Distraction is extremely important for survival! B.The feeling may signal to your brain that it's time to sleep. C.Another possible cure for a short attention span.is brain training. D.Choose a time that works best for you,based on any required meetings and your energy levels. E.It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren't interested in what you were learing. F.Research by Science Focus magazine found silence is best for concentration. G.These include making a timetable of the tasks you have to do,or eating some gum! 第三部分语言运用（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。 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项。 There comes a time for every family when the tables are turned and the parent has to answer to the child.Mine came recently when my wife and I stayed with our elder son in Los Angeles.A whole week under his 41 "Dad,don't leave the tap water 42when you brush your teeth."Nathaniel warned on our first night.All right,I thought,this is California,where water shortage is a(n)43.More rules followed.Don't wear a neck warmer when44the dogs in the morning -it will warm up when we get to the park. At first I wondered how I had 45 such a tyrant ()Then I remembered how often I 46my golden rule of parenting when he was young."Someday,you'll have a home of your own and can live however you want,"I'd say.Until then,you'll have to do as we ask."Now it was payback time.So,__47 a touch of rebellion(反抗)，】__48_followed Nathaniel's household orders.. Our changed role 49another side of Nathaniel,giving me hope for his future 50 ability. On our last afternoon there,we were walking on El Matador Beach.We came to a big area full of 51 and I thought it was as far as we could go.But Nathaniel didn't want to stop.He patiently helped me52 from one rock te another,showing me where to put my arthritic 6 feet and hands as ocean waves came close.I was53,but after a couple hundred yards we 54it to a fresh sandy beach."You did it!I'm really proud."He said,beaming,55I'd just learned to ride a bike.It was then that I knew my elder son also rose to fatherhood. 41.A.roof B.care C.belt D.feet 42.A.moving B.freezing C.running D.steaming 43.A.aspect B.vision C.plus D.concern 44.A.training B.walking C.feeding D.wakig 45 A.brought up B.taken up C.pulled up D.made up 46 A.stretched B.stressed C.ignored D.stuck 47,A.beyond B.despite C.besides D.though 48.A.horribly B.energetically C.angrily D.smilingly 49.A.masked B.cured C.revealed D.prevented 50 A.parenting B.organizational C.creative D.athketic 51.A.waves B.shells C.rocks D.bottles .52.A.skip B.dive C.fly D.move 53.A.content B.frightened C.excited D.regretful 54.A.attached B.got C.proved D.made 5.A.as if B.even if C.in case D.so that 第二节单句填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 56-63为词汇语境填空，每空1词（须用必修一U4、必修二U1U2单词，否则不得分），6470为 单句语法填空。 56.Standing outside,he was about whether to enter the deserted building, wondering if he should take the risk. 57.The actress received plastic surgery as (日程安排，工作计划)，hoping her appearance would live up to the high expectations for her upcoming film role. 58.The domestic cat,which has (适应)to life with humans,.has become a beloved pet in many households. 59.The researchers have carefully examined all the (设备，装备)in the lab in an effort to ensure the acsuracy of experiments. 60.A (通常，典型，有代表性)priced meal at this high-end restaurant,which costs around $100 per person,offers us a wonderful dining experience. 61.The director made an (假定，认为)that the documentary,.showing the dif笛cult situation of endangered species,would raise public awareness of conservation efforts. 62.A (系统的，成体系的)approach to solving the problem requires understanding how each part of the devire functions. 63.Instead of understanding how to employ the principles,the students ended up. (memory) the whole textbook,which was of no help to their practical skills. 64.The sudden change in the project requirements put him in a difficult position he had to make a decision immediately without sufficient information. 65.He is the anly one of the students that (be)a winner of the scholarship for three years. 66.There is some evidence,scientiats report, _eating garlic may guard against cancer. 67.It remats to be seen the traffic rules will apply to the aotual situation after they are released. 68.In the-Chinese media about the Olympic ceremony,there is applause for Paris has 7 managed to ackie on suoh a limit budg(坝算 69.Shenzhau, many ofyou are oenough to remember,was launched in November, 1999,marking the Bagihning of China's journey into space. 70.On a stormy evening he was alout to write a letter to his pen friend in the US. the lights went out,leaving him in eorplete darkness. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节G满分15分) 71,假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom将参加以“我最喜爱的中国传统体育运动”为主题的英语 演讲比赛。他来信想要你为他推荐一项运动，请给他回一封电子邮件，内容包括： 1)推荐一项中国传统体育运动：2)简要介绍这项运动并给出推荐理由（至少两个）：· 3)表达你的祝福 注意：1、词数不少于80字；2、可适当增添细节，使行文流畅e Dear Tom, Yours, LiHua 第二节（满分25分） 72.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。 When I was in middle school,my family moved to Seattle,where my parents started their new business-a small grocery store downstairs my house.As a girl of shy and reserved nature,I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life. One sunny day,my school announced an exciting event,a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day.A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day.Deep down,I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate.However,my self-doubt held me back,"I don't have any special skills to share." Days turned into weeks,and the talent show drew closer.I couldn't shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma,one of the most popular girls in my class,came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class."How about singing together in the talent show?"She grinned,"I heard you singing a tune,along the way back home.I can't help following you here."Gosh,I couldn't believe my ears.Emma,-with personality and popularity,acknowledged my little talent.Since Emma had the world's prettiest voice,I felt like being favoured by fortune. "You two?The talent show for the food bank?"My mum bent towards us and her face lit up."A big occasion."Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head."Why not practise right now upstairs?I bet you'll be a perfect matchWinking at us,she seemed to know we were thinking alike. Emma and <started rehearsing almost every single day after school.We brainstormed,exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene.As the days passed by,I was feeling pretty good about our act.But the day before the performance,Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 P1:I was completely knocked out by the news. P2:Finally came the big moment. 8