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高一年级四月份英语素养能力提升
满分 150 分 考试时间 120 分钟
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节 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。每段对话读两遍。
1. Where is the man?
A. In the hotel. B. At the airport. C. In the company.
2. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. The importance of garden art.
B. The features of a night tour.
C. The way to join a tour group.
3. What gift did the man give Ron?
A. A model plane. B. A comic book. C. A CD.
4. What will the speakers do first after work today?
A. Have a meal. B. See a movie. C. Go shopping.
5. What is the girl doing?
A. Taking a class. B. Asking for leave. C. Buying medicine.
第二节 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. Which is a rule for the pet transport service?
A. Each passenger is allowed to bring at most 2 pets.
B. The pet must weigh no more than 15 kilograms.
C. The pet must be under 50 centimeters tall.
7. What kind of animal is Bonnie?
A. A cat. B. A pig. C. A dog.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. Which subject is the girl bad at?
A. Geography. B. Biology. C. Physics.
9. What will the boy do tomorrow afternoon?
A. Study with the girl. B. Take an exam. C. Visit his grandmother.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. Why will the man go to Nanxun Ancient Town?
A. For a family visit. B. For his business. C. For sightseeing.
11. What does the man offer to do for the woman?
A. Give her a ride.
B. Help her pick a gift.
C. Get her a train ticket.
12. When will the speakers meet?
A. On May 2nd. B. On May 3rd. C. On May 4th.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Why did the man originally stop exercising?
A. He had a knee injury.
B. He was busy with work.
C. He lost interest in exercising.
14. What is the man’s problem?
A. He has put on too much weight.
B. He doesn’t have much energy.
C. He has a poor memory.
15. Where does the man’s dog usually play?
A. At the square. B. In the park. C. In the yard.
16. How does the woman describe the swimming lessons at Wesley’s gym?
A. Popular. B. Cheap. C. Beginner-friendly.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. How did Wang know about the land in 2017?
A. By flying a remote-controlled plane.
B. By talking with a local villager.
C. By watching a TV program.
18. What did Wang do before he started his own studio?
A. A coffee farmer. B. A TV cameraman. C. A government official.
19. Why did Wang decide to make a documentary?
A. To attract more tourists to Yunnan.
B. To teach traditional coffee farming.
C. To record and promote Yunnan coffee.
20. What was one of Wang’s goals in Shitizhai?
A. To export the local coffee beans.
B. To create a famous coffee brand.
C. To restore the land’s natural power.
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
Conservation (保护) in the Galapagos Islands for Teenagers
Start Date: Summer/Winter Break
Minimum Duration: Two Weeks
Ages: 15-18
Is volunteer work in the Galapagos for teenagers right for me?
Do you want to spend your summer living on a unique island, helping people and the environment? Then you’ll love our Conservation High School Special in the Galapagos. It’s perfect for any teenager looking to do something different and enjoy the outdoors.
You don’t need any prior experience. A willingness to help, learn, and explore is all we ask. This program is a great way to gain practical experience and develop new skills like teamwork and planning. It will also give you an advantage in college applications and future job opportunities.
What will I do on this project?
You will:
● work with conservationists at the Galapagos National Park
● discover the beauty of a unique island culture
● explore various island ecosystems
● snorkel with marine life (与海洋生物一起浮潜)
● teach local children about the importance of the environment
Food and Accommodation (住宿)
You’ll share accommodation with other project volunteers during your stay in San Cristobal. This is a great way to bond with fellow volunteers, share experiences, and explore your surroundings together. You may also stay with a host family.
On our High School Specials, we always try to arrange for you to share a room with at least one volunteer of the same gender and similar age. Your room will be modest (简朴的) but comfortable, clean, and safe.
Your program fees include three meals a day.
Safety and Staff Support
Your safety and security are our top priorities. Our project staff are ready 24/7 during the week and over weekends to provide constant support and guidance. They also ensure that you feel comfortable and safe at your placement and accommodation. If you have any problems, staff are always ready to help you.
21.What is required to join the program?
A.A willingness to help and learn. B.Specific knowledge of marine life.
C.Previous experience in conservation. D.A determination to apply for college.
22.What can we learn about the accommodation and food?
A.Volunteers are required to stay with a local host family at all times.
B.Volunteers’ age will be considered when arranging their rooms.
C.Volunteers may choose to live alone for extra privacy.
D.Volunteers need to pay extra for their daily meals.
23.Where is the passage most likely taken from?
A.A research report. B.A scientific journal.
C.A biology textbook. D.A program brochure.
B
As a mother and a professional working full time, I spent all of my 30 years saying yes. Saying yes to things I wanted to do, but a lot of the time saying yes to things I disliked. This was a people-pleasing technique that would affect people’s opinion of me: the woman who could do it all, so that I can obtain a nice fame in their mind.
Little did I know that I was also developing an autoimmune (自身免疫的) disease, which I have to believe was my body’s way of telling me to slow down. I had severely swollen joints and brain fog but I pushed through so that I could look in the mirror at the end of the day and feel “accomplished”. The only things I was accomplishing were bad health and bad habits.
And then a series of events changed everything: serious medical issues and losing my job. It took all that to help me see how intensely burnt out I was. I spent a lot of time thinking about where I had to be next instead of being present in the moment. But now, I wake up each day knowing that everything on my schedule has been purposefully agreed to.
Looking back, I had the capability to suffer the pressure to say yes. I also felt it necessary to say yes, from driving people to the airport to seeing family every Friday night. I always wanted to solve everyone’s problems and offered sound and immediate solutions. It was one big “yes” to everything.
I was everyone’s cheerleader, but forgot how to cheer for myself along the way. But saying no is being my own cheerleader. And it’s not saying no to caring for family and friends. Instead, it’s a minor change in mindset, taking a pause before automatically agreeing. I take a breath, do a quick count of my energy and ability before jumping in.
24. Why did the author say yes to things she disliked?
A. To please her boss. B. To prove her profession.
C. To earn herself a good reputation. D. To push herself to the limit.
25. How did the author deal with the changes in her body?
A. She got rid of bad habits. B. She thought little of them.
C. She slowed down her life pace. D. She paid more attention to her health.
26. What will the author do before saying yes?
A. Find a cheerleader. B. Evaluate her situation.
C. Breathe in some fresh air. D. Seek help from her friends.
27. Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage?
A. Ways to Improve Time Management
B. The Dangers of Autoimmune Diseases
C. How to Build a Good Reputation at Work
D.The Importance of Saying “No” for Self-Care
C
Researchers in Australia, who studied 1,500 people and their lifestyles, have found that having good friends can help you live longer. An American study of 10,000 students, over a period of 35 years, also found that if you make more friends than the average (普通的) person at school, you’ll receive a higher salary (工资) in later life. People need good social skills at work to manage people and work in a team successfully. These are the same skills we use to make friends at school.
On average, teenagers aged between 15 and 17 have 500 “friends” on their favourite social networking site. Adults have 130. So if you believe this research, you might live for a long time and be very rich.
However, according to Professor Robin Dunbar from the University of Oxford, it probably won’t make any difference. Dunbar studied the number of messages between users of a popular social networking website, each of whom had between 200 and 2,000 friends. He found that they always communicate with a maximum (最大量) of 150 people.
Among these 150, Dunbar believes that around five people are close friends. You’ve most likely known them for a long time; they are probably old friends and you share all your good and bad experiences with them. Then there are ten more friends. Although they’re close to you, you may not keep in touch with them every week. Next there are 35 people who you might spend time with because of a shared interest. You aren’t close. And finally, there’s a large group of 100. You see or speak to these people at least once a year, but you don’t know them well. Beyond this number, Dunbar says, it’s impossible to make any relationship meaningful.
If you have a lot of online “friends”, try this experiment: First take away anyone you haven’t been in touch with for a year. Then remove people you can’t remember and, finally, take away friends who you wouldn’t mind losing touch with. How many do you have left? How many of these people are actually good friends? According to the research, these are the only people that really matter.
28. What are the studies mentioned in the first paragraph mainly about?
A. The number of friends you should have.
B. The advantages of having a lot of friends.
C. Some social skills you may need at work.
D. Some useful advice on how to make friends.
29. What can be inferred from Dunbar’s study?
A. Most social media connections fail to develop into meaningful relationships.
B. The number of online friends directly determines one’s life quality.
C. People with 2,000 online friends have a wider circle of close friends.
D. Shared interests are the key to maintaining long-term close friendships.
30. What does the underlined part “this number” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
A. 10. B. 35. C. 100. D. 150.
31. What does the text mainly want to show?
A. You need to spend more time with your friends.
B. There is a lot of research on the influence of friends.
C. Friends are sometimes more important than family.
D. It’s more important to have good friends than lots of friends.
D
From AI-made jokes to Harry Potter fashion videos, AI can be used to make funny things. But can it be as funny as a human? And if it can, does it present a danger to comedy (喜剧) writers in the future? That’s something performers have been looking at in this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running from Aug 4 to 28.
Anyone can put on a show at the Fringe, and this year even robots were getting in on the act. One of Fringe’s big shows even used a small robot to come up with jokes from audience suggestions, which were then performed by humans. The results could be very funny, but sometimes they weren’t funny at all. That was part of the point, explained Piotr Mirowski, the show’s co-maker.
“We do not use humans to ‘show off’ AI; instead, we use AI ‘to show’ its limitations, to showcase human creativity on the stage,” said Mirowski, according to the Guardian.
But one performer at the Fringe said he’s using AI to make jokes for him because he’s out of ideas. Comedian Peter Bazely’s show has him playing a supporting role to “an entirely computer-generated (生成的) comedian” called AI Jesus. The Fringe review website, Chortle, talked about today’s AI concerns: “In a world where artists are worried that AI could end up doing their jobs for them, Bazely is said to be praying this one will do exactly that.”
The reasons for companies wanting to use Al are certainly understandable, but the dangers they present to many people’s jobs are becoming more and more real, and that’s not very funny. From concerns in schools and colleges about students using ChatGPT for their work, to writers and actors worrying that AI could be used to replace them, fears about the dangers of AI are a hot topic in the world.
Back in March of this year, a letter calling for a six-month stop on advanced AI development was signed by over 1,000 people working with AI technologies including Elon Musk and other well-known tech leaders, reported The New York Times. Then, in May, leaders in the AI industry signed a document warning that AI could present an extinction-level danger and “should be a global priority (优先事项) alongside... diseases and nuclear war.”
32.In what way is the Fringe unique this year?
A.The AI-made jokes were very funny.
B.It presented dangers to comedy writers.
C.Some jokes were created by robots.
D.Harry Potter fashion videos were shown.
33.Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 4?
A.AI Jesus is an expert in jokes.
B.Bazely was positive about using AI.
C.Al was used to show its creativity.
D.Chortle was concerned about the use of AI.
34.Why does AI present a danger in the future?
A.Because many people will use AI to show off.
B.Because AI can present diseases and nuclear war.
C.Because well-known tech leaders will stop developing AI.
D.Because some people will probably be out of work.
35.What’s the author’s attitude to the future of the AI development?
A.Objective. B.Positive. C.Unclear. D.Negative.
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。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Ways of Studying and Learning Efficiently
Choose a quiet place to study without distractions. The more time you spend studying, the more you’ll learn and the better grades you’ll earn. 36 So remove all distractions (cell phones, television, loud/fast-paced music, and talkative friends/family members), to ensure a calm, focused environment.
Take short breaks from studying. 37 So plan to take a 10-minute break after each hour. If you get stuck on a certain topic, that’s a good time to take a little break so you can come back refreshed. Set a timer on your phone or another device so a short 10-minute breather doesn’t turn into 30 minutes of delay.
38 Reading books that challenge you can expand your vocabulary and comprehension skills, which is useful when a teacher assigns linguistically (语言方面的) difficult texts. If you are not already an active reader, start at your level and work your way up.
Study for quizzes and tests early. If you have a big test coming up, start studying a few days to a week before the test, or even when the test is announced. Make a study schedule, breaking up your time into sections, and stick to it. 39
Create mind maps of topics to help you learn new things. Mind-maps help you make connections between old and new information. 40 This practice is especially useful when you need to brainstorm ideas for big projects. To create a mind map, write the topic in the center, add lines that point in different directions, and write your ideas on top of the lines.
A.Remind yourself of your goals to stay motivated.
B.Read as much as you can to expand your vocabulary.
C.Your brain needs time to rest and digest information.
D.But the quality of your study time needs to be efficient.
E.These connections provide new contexts so you remember facts better.
F.Find time to study when most of your friends are doing something else.
G.Studying the night before a test doesn’t allow you to fully absorb information.
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。
When I was 16, I developed a great passion for photography. My uncle, a professional photographer, gave me an old film camera as a birthday gift. I was so 41 that I couldn’t wait to take it out and 42 it. However, the first roll of film I shot was a total 43 — most photos were either overexposed or blurry. I felt really 44 and even considered 45 the camera away.
My uncle noticed my low spirits and asked what was wrong. I told him about my 46 and showed him the bad photos. Instead of criticizing me, he 47 me to study the basics of light and composition. He said, “Photography is not just about pressing the shutter; it’s about learning to 48 with your eyes first.” He lent me some photography books and 49 me to take photos of ordinary things around me — a cat napping in the sun, a leaf 50 in the wind, a mother hugging her child.
I followed his advice. Every day after school, I would take my camera and 51 the streets, looking for little moments worth capturing. I learned to wait for the right light, to adjust the angle 52 , and to pay attention to the details that others might ignore. Slowly, my photos got better and better. Some of them were even 53 in the school’s art exhibition.
That experience taught me a valuable lesson: mastery of any skill takes time and 54 . There is no shortcut to success. You have to practice patiently, learn from your mistakes, and never 55 your passion. Now, photography is not just a hobby for me; it’s a way to see the beauty in the world and record the precious moments of life.
41.A.anxious B.excited C.nervous D.curious
42.A.test B.clean C.repair D.improve
43.A.failure B.surprise C.success D.puzzle
44.A.awkward B.regretful C.discouraged D.frightened
45.A.throwing B.putting C.giving D.taking
46.A.fears B.difficulties C.goals D.decisions
47.A.forced B.allowed C.reminded D.encouraged
48.A.compete B.communicate C.observe D.experiment
49.A.asked B.warned C.begged D.forbade
50.A.shaking B.fighting C.growing D.floating
51.A.wander B.search C.cross D.avoid
52.A.quickly B.carefully C.randomly D.carelessly
53.A.praised B.displayed C.hidden D.collected
54.A.luck B.talent C.effort D.chance
55.A.follow B.share C.lose D.express
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 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Holi is the ancient Hindu festival of colours and love. It 56 (celebrate) in India and Nepal and many parts of South Asia. There are also lots of Holi celebrations in the UK, organized 57 the large British -Hindu community.
Holi marks the beginning of spring. The dates change each year according to the full moon, but it is 58 (normal) in March and sometimes in late February. Its celebrations happened as early as the 59 (five) century. It is a celebration of good winning over evil, and a time to give thanks for the good harvest.
In recent years, holi -themed events have become popular with a new generation in Europe and North America. Every year, large 60 (crowd) of people go to Holi events in London andall over the country. There are paint -throwing parties at music festivals and races like the five-kilometre ‘ Colour Run’ , 61 is celebrated in more than 35 different countries. It does not matter 62 you are rich, poor, old or young ,everyone can throw coloured paint powder at each other. They arrive dressed in white T -shirts and return 63 (cover) from head to toe in bright colours. In the UK, restaurants and cultural organisations also offer their own Holi celebrations, with special menus, Indian music and dance.
There is a spirit of togetherness and 64 (equal) in Holi. It is a time 65 (forgive) people and repair broken relationships, as well as meet with other people, play and have fun.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
66. 上周你班组织了主题为Approaching Nature的植物园游园活动。请你写篇文章向校英文报投稿,内容包括:
1. 活动介绍;2. 你的收获。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Approaching Nature
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第二节 (满分 25 分)
67. 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。
I had always been the quietest member of our school’s drama club. My world was backstage, between the tall, heavy curtains and the busy equipment tables. Among the lights and props(道具), I knew exactly where everything was and what to do. While others shone during rehearsals (排练), I found my place quietly supporting them from behind the scenes, feeling happy to be a helpful part of the team.
My drama teacher, Ms. Jenkins, noticed this. She had a way of seeing the efforts that others didn’t. One afternoon, after everyone else had left, she handed me a script (脚本) for the year-end show. “The lead role,” she said, her voice calm and certain. “I believe you have a story inside you, waiting to be told.” Her words were kind but felt like a heavy responsibility, making me stand up straighter without thinking.
My heart sank. The lead role meant speaking alone in front of everyone and standing in the bright spotlight, where I couldn’t hide. “But, Ms. Jenkins,” I stammered, holding the script tightly in both hands, “I’m not an actor. I work backstage. I might ruin the play.” The thought of forgetting my lines on stage filled me with a cold fear that made my hands feel stiff.
She smiled gently, and her eyes were warm and encouraging. “Sometimes, the biggest growth happens when we face our fears, not avoid them. Try to read it,” she said, looking right at me, “not just as lines, but as someone’s true feelings.” For days, the script lay unopened on my desk, a constant reminder of my anxiety, and I avoided looking at it. Hearing my confident classmates practice, their clear voices coming from the hall, only made me feel more like an outsider, as if I was standing outside a closed door, unsure if I could ever cross the gap between us.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1:
One evening, tired of my own worry, I finally picked up the script and began to read.
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Paragraph 2:
On the night of the performance, standing in the dark behind the curtain, I took a deep breath.
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