2022—2023学年下期期中高一英语试卷.docx

1、河南省实验中学20222023学年下期期中试卷高一 英语命题人：赵毅 审题人：王素平（时间：120分钟，满分：150分）第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30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. Why does the man talk to the woman?A. To ask for permission. B. To send an invitation.C. To make

2、an appointment.2. What did the man do last night?A. He watched a movie.B. He did some reading. C. He saw a play.3. What time will the speakers meet?A. At 4:00 pm.B. At 4:10 pm.C. At 4:15 pm.4. Which bus stop should the woman go to?A. The one beside the hospital.B. The one by the train station.C. The

3、 one in front of the bookshop.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Sister and brother.C. School friends.第二节（共15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几个小题，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

4、答第6、7题。6. Where are the speakers probably?A. At home.B. In the school.C. In the hospital.7. What does the man want to do on Friday?A. Train with his teammates.B. Do a medical test.C. Watch a football match.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A lecture.B. A job.C. A trip.9

5、. What did the woman say about Smith?A. He was patient.B. He was amusing.C. He was knowledgeable.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Who is making the cake for Sally?A. James.B. Chris.C. Amy.11. Where is the woman probably going tomorrow?A. The supermarket.B. The theatre.C. The restaurant.12. What will Claire do f

6、or the party?A. Prepare some juice. B. Decorate the house. C. Plan the music.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. When was the woman able to swim?A. At age 6.B. At age 8.C. At age 10.14. What did the woman say was lucky for her?A. Joining the special wildlife program.B. Being a researcher for a TV company.C. Studyi

7、ng marine biology at university.15. What did the woman think of making the latest series?A. It was boring.B. It was funny.C. It was difficult.16. What did the man miss doing when filming in Antarctica?A. Getting together with family.B. Going out with friends.C. Getting close to animals.听第10段材料，回答第17

8、至20题。17. When will the students start classes?A. Next Monday.B. Next Tuesday.C. Next Wednesday.18. How much should non-member students pay for each visit to the sports center?A. 7.B. 9.C. 12.19. What will the students do at 4: 00 pm today?A. Visit the cafe.B. See their teachers.C. Choose their cours

9、es.20. What should the students hand in next week?A. Their photos.B. Their ID cards.C. Their registration forms.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AEnjoy the beauty of summertime in Music City with these cant-miss events.June 18 Exhibition of ele

10、ganceThe family-friendly event shows over 40 amazing cars ranging from the early to mid-twentieth century to be admired while you enjoy live music, local food, and more. Rounding out the fun-filled weekend is an 11-mile Tour d Elegance cruising (巡游) that car enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy.Cheekwo

11、od Estate & Gardens; times vary; cheekwood.orgJune 25 Monster JamFans will witness pulse-pounding competitions among 12 skilled athletes fighting for the championship title. Before the main event, monster (怪物) truck lovers can take part in the popular Monster Jam Pit Party fan experience to see the

12、huge trucks up close, meet the drivers, and take some photos to enjoy the family-friendly fun.Nissan Stadium; 7 p. m.; June 26 Cochon 555s Heritage FireThe event will tour throughout nine cities nationwide and is devoted to the art, science, and technique of cooking sustainably sourced or locally pr

13、oduced food materials prepared by some of the top chefs in the country. With several unique cooking methods on show, there is a taste to satisfy every tongue.Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville; 5:45-8:00 p. m.; July 17 MayWe AllThe highly expected world premiere (首映) of the musical arrives in Music Ci

14、ty. MayWe All tells the story of Jenna Coates, a small-town girl who returns home after her big-city music career ends where she revisits her past to find a path to the future. The musical features songs from some of the countrys biggest stars including Brooks&Dunn, Chris Stapleton, and many more.TP

15、ACs James K. Polk Theater; times vary; tpac.org21. What do the events on June 18 and June 25 have in common?A. Car exhibitions.B. Live music.C. Family-friendly events. D. Championship competitions.22. Whats the character of MayWe All?A. It is about parenting education.B. Its producer is Chris Staple

16、ton.C. It presents a kind-hearted girl.D. Its songs are from many famous stars.23. Where will a cooking-lover go?A. Nissan Stadium.B. TPACs James K.Polk Theater.C. Cheekwood Estate Gardens.D. Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville.BFelix “Andarin” Carvajal was a born runner. As a boy, he spent his childho

17、od running up and down nearby hills. Years later, as a postman, Carvajal became well-known in the city of Havana, and finally, he began to put his fame to use for donations, so he might represent Cuba as a marathon runner at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri. At the time, there was no

18、state support for Olympic athletes in Cuba.But even with the money, Carvajal nearly didnt make it there. His journey to the Games took him first to New Orleans, where he lost all the money he had saved up for the trip. In a foreign city, Carvajal began to walk north up along the Mississippi River to

19、 St. Louis. It was hundreds of miles, but between walking and hitching (搭便车) rides, he was able to reach St. Louis in time for his event.It was August in St. Louis and Carvajal stood in the staging area, hungry and out of shape and tired. Carvajal took off to a commanding early lead despite the fact

20、 that he had not eaten for two days. Carvajal had never particularly believed in pacing himself. Carvajal was mostly self-trained and his ideas about running had always been straightforward: to run far and run fastand run until you cant go anymore. But 26.2 miles is a long distance. Carvajal was rep

21、orted to have picked and eaten five green apples while running and became badly ill with a stomachache. Miraculously, Carvajal managed to return to the race and finish in fourth place. The 1904 Olympics was the peak of Carvajals international career. But he remained a runner for the rest of his life

22、. At 55 years old, Carvajal ran the entire length of Cuba along the countrys main highway, a distance of nearly 700 miles. Toward the end of his life, he performed a short running demonstration (演示). “This is to show you that I still run.” he told the crowd.24. What did Carvajal use his fame to do?A

23、. Get a job as a postman.B. Inspire more people to run.C. Support professional athletes in Cuba.D. Raise money for his trip to the Olympics.25. What happened to Carvajal according to paragraph 2?A. He lost all his money.B. He got lost in a foreign city.C. He traveled round New Orleans.D. He walked t

24、o the Mississippi River.26. What did Carvajal believe in?A. Keeping pace with most runners.B. Running fast from the beginning.C. Speeding up in the middle of a race.D. Running at an average speed all through a race.27. Which of the following words can best describe Carvajal?A. A man devoted to chari

25、ty.B. A runner born for medals.C. An Olympic athlete always in need.D. A man always on the move. CFor many centuries, the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands was protected by a defensive wall and canal (运河). But over time, the wall began to fall down. The area was then transformed (转变) into a park su

26、rrounding the city center. As for the canal, a plan was set forth to transform it into a new ring road. Since the community reacted strongly against the proposal, the ring road was never built.In 2002, the local community wished to recover the canal. This began a long-term restoration project for th

27、e park and canal, which was designed in partnership with Utrechts residents and OKRA Landscape Architects. The specific part of the canal that was under restoration is called the Catharijnesingel. The project was made up of a 1,100-meter-long stretch, and required about 40,000 cubic meters of water

28、to refill the canal.OKRAs design for the new layout of the canal and park features three main interventions (干预措施). Firstly, the park forms a buffer (缓冲带) between the residential and commercial areas of the city. It promotes interaction with nature by providing citizens with green and blue spaces th

29、at provide relaxation. This includes space to run and exercise in the park and row and paddleboard in the canal. Further, the dock (码头) along the waterfront is the perfect connection between the green and blue zones.The redesign of the Catharijnesingel also promotes traffic flow. Pedestrians (行人) ar

30、e the top choice, and they are given their own paths where possible. Meanwhile, a new walking track has been set up along the canal. It leads exercisers through the park, alongside various art installations (雕塑装置) and seating areas, and provides visitors with views of the city. Furthermore, the land

31、scape architects included design elements from the original landscape architect, J. D. Zocher, to create a public space that bridges its historical design with the city center.In addition, OKRA included strategies to promote biodiversity. By introducing a variety of adaptive plant species, the park

32、has become a home for small animals, birds and insects within the city. Through their interventions, OKRA transformed the historic site into a healthy space where humans and other organisms co-exist peacefully.28.What made the plan to change the canal into a road fail?A. Shortage of money.B. Its pos

33、sible harm to nature.C. The disagreement from the community.D. The difficulty in preserving its historic features.29.What can we learn about OKRAs design from paragraphs 3 and 4?A. It is human-centered.B. It features traditional local culture.C. Mechanical equipment is widely used.D. Eco-friendly ma

34、terials are used.30.Which of the following best describes the restoration project?A. Costly.B. DebatableC. Commercial.D. Successful.31.What is the purpose of the text?A. To promote harmony between man and nature.B. To introduce a restoration project.C. To show ways to transform a city.D. To tell the

35、 history of a canal.DPandas are famously picky eaters. They only eat bambooa poor quality diet low in fat. But the creatures appear to have developed gradually to get the most out of what they do eat, according to a new study. Their gut (肠道) bacteria (细菌) change in late spring and early summer when

36、bamboo is at most nutritious timewhen protein-rich(蛋白质丰富) green shoots are coming out. The bacteria make the panda gain more weight and store more fat, which researchers said may make up for a shortage of nutrients later in the year, when bamboo plants have only fibrous leaves to bite.“Weve known th

37、ese pandas have a different set of gut microbiota during the shoot-eating season for a long time, and its very obvious that they are chubbier during this time of the year,” said lead study author Guangping Huang, a researcher for the Institute of Zoology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.To investi

38、gate how the gut bacteria could affect a pandas digestion (消化), the team first collected the wastes of eight wild giant pandas in Chinas Qinling Mountains during both the leaf-eating season and shoot-eating season and then examined how the waste samples differed. They found a bacterium called Clostr

39、idium butyricum was richer in the pandas guts during the season when they enjoy the fresh bamboo shoots. To understand whether this bacterium helps the pandas gain and store weight, the researchers put the panda wastes they collected into lab mice. Then they fed the mice for three weeks with a bambo

40、o-based diet that simulated (模拟) what pandas eat. Researchers found the mice which were transplanted with panda wastes collected during the shoot-eating season gained far more weight than the ones which were not, despite eating the same amount of food.“The gut bacteria were the only variable (变量) in

41、 this research,” Wei explained. However, Felix Sommer at the Christian-Albrecht University of Kiel in Germany, noted the number of pandas studied was small and that the experiment had only been performed once. Sommer also stressed the researchers had found a link, not a causal relationship between t

42、he bacteria and weight gain.32. When do pandas get more weight with the change of their gut bacteria?A. In late spring.B. In late summer.C. In early autumn.D. In early winter.33. What does the underlined word “chubbier” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Smaller.B. Slimmer.C. Taller.D. Fatter.34. What can we le

43、arn from the experiment on mice?A. The experiment lasted for less than three weeks.B. Researchers collected bacteria from the lab mice.C. Panda wastes have a vital effect on mices weight.D. Different amounts of food led to an increase in weight.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Studies on E

44、ating Habits of PandasB. Functions of Pandas Gut BacteriaC. Characteristics of Pandas Daily DietD. Arguments over Pandas Digestion System第二节（共5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。Amazing Benefits of Listening to MusicIf you love listening to music, youre good company. 36 .M

45、usic makes you happier.When you listen to music, your brain produces a special matter. It biologically causes listeners to feel emotions like happiness, excitement, and joy. So next time you need an emotional increase, listen to your favorite for 15 minutes. 37 Listening to music you enjoy reduces l

46、evels of the stress in your body. This is an important finding since stress causes many illnesses. To stay calm and healthy during a stressful day, turn on the radio.Music helps you sleep better.A study showed that students listening to classical music for 45 minutes slept better than students who d

47、id nothing. If youre having trouble sleeping, try listening to a little Bach or Mozart before bedtime.Music helps you eat less. 38 If youre looking for ways to reduce your appetite(食欲), try dimming the lights and listening to soft music next time you sit down for a meal.Music strengthens learning an

48、d memory.Researchers discovered that music can help you learn and recall information better. 39 Memorize these results. You now have a strategy to study more effectively for your next test.Music raises IQ and school performance.Research shows that taking music lessons means better school performance

49、 and higher IQ in young children. 40 .A. Music lowers stress and improves health.B. Participants who were musicians learned better with light music.C. Musical training can help raise our IQs and even keep us sharp in old age.D. Here are amazing scientifically proven benefits of being attracted by mu

50、sic.E. Recent research shows that listening to music improves our happiness.F. Softening the lighting and music can lead people to eat fewer calories and enjoy their meals better.G. To help your children achieve excellence in their studies, encourage them to sing or learn to play an instrument.第三部分

51、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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The Adams home has been taken over by origami (折纸艺术) in all sizes and shapes. No one seems to 41 that though. Those paper creations are 42 clean water projects around the world and saving lives. A messy home is a sma

52、ll price to pay 43 .In 2011, Isabelle Adams and her sister Katherine learned that every five seconds a child died from 44 of clean water and that girls of their age couldnt go to school 45 they were fetching water all day for their families. They 46 to do something.“ So we took something that we lov

53、ed doingfolding origami, with the 47 goal to help fund a well in Ethiopia, ” explains Katherine. 48 , they ended up selling out of origami and raising more than 10,000 which could fully 49 the cost of the well.Katherine, now 13, adds, “It just snowballed, 50 the founding of the project Paper for Wat

54、er.” In eight years, this project has 51 more than 2 million dollars for over 200 water projects in 20 different countries.Now, the rest of the Adams family are also 52 . But at the heart of it, under countless paper decorations sit two brave sisters hoping to 53 other girls and boys. “Kids have an

55、unbelievable ability to make a real 54 to the world if theyre just given the chance,” Isabelle says, “ and if people 55 them in their efforts. ”41.A.mindB.preventC.appreciateD.remember42.A.decoratingB.rewardingC.attractingD.funding43.A.in exchangeB.in turnC.in returnD.in response44.A.damageB.lossC.s

56、hortageD.waste45.A.althoughB.becauseC.unlessD.while46.A.provedB.determinedC.happenedD.demanded47.A.lifelongB.personalC.originalD.achievable48.A.ObviouslyB.UnexpectedlyC.SuddenlyD.Gradually49.A.spendB.cutC.buryD.cover50.A.responding toB.depending onC.contributing toD.focusing on51.A.savedB.borrowedC.

57、earnedD.collected52.A.includedB.praisedC.recognizedD.employed53.A.satisfyB.inspireC.informD.comfort54.A.judgmentB.senseC.differenceD.connection55.A.supportB.persuadeC.welcomeD.award第二节（共10小题；每题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。When Lin Qiaozhi was five, her mother died, 56 affected her deep

58、ly. At age 18, she chose to study medicine rather than get married like the 57 (major) of girls. Eight years later, Lin graduated from Peking Union Medical College PUMC 58 the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize for graduates. She 59 (immediate) became the first female resident physician in the OB

59、-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. After several years, she 60 (send) to study in Europe and then, in 1939, in the US. She left a good impression on her American colleagues who invited her to stay. 61 , Lin rejected the offer and returned to China.In 1941, Dr Lin became the first Chinese woman ev

60、er 62 (appoint) director of the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. When the department was closed because of the war, she opened 63 private clinic to continue to treat patients. At times, she was even seen to reach faraway villages on a donkey, 64 (provide ) medical care.Although Lin Qiaozhi he

61、ld many important positions in politics, she was 65 (interested) in tending patients, publishing medical research and training new staff in her department. Dr Lin never married and she kept working until her death in 1983. She left her savings to a kindergarten and a fund for new doctors.第四部分 写作（共两节

62、，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）假定你是李华，你得知英国好友Rick对中国文化非常感兴趣，特别是即将到来的端午节，请你写一封信介绍中国端午节。内容包括：1. 介绍端午节（时间、意义、风俗等）；2. 欢迎他来中国体验端午节。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：中国农历Chinese lunar calendar龙舟dragon boatDear Rick, 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。The Power of SilenceJoe was a

63、n old man aged 75. His children grew up and moved to different cities in search of a good career and future. He lived in a small village carrying the memories of his late wife.Joe had four grandchildren. They used to visit him during their holidays. It was now their vacation time and Joe was eagerly

64、 waiting for their arrival. He prepared rooms for the kids, cleaning the house, mowing (修剪) the garden, and buying their favourite foods and dress.In the busy arrangements, he lost his watch. The watch was gifted by his dead wife when their first child was born. Joe treasured the watch. After his wi

65、fes death, it became his sole companion with its “tick, tick” sound throughout the silent night.He was happy with the kids at home. He forgot the watch was missing. It was only the next day when he was about to take a bath that he remembered the watch was lost. He last saw it when he was arranging t

66、hings in the barn (谷仓).He was very upset. His grandchildren asked him why he felt low and what troubled him. Joe said, “Dear children! I lost the most precious watch I have ever had and ever got in my life. It was a gift from your grandma. I lost it while cleaning the house! I feel like Im missing m

67、y heart.” The children tried to comfort him. One granddaughter asked, “Grandpa, when was the last time you saw the watch before it was missing?”Joe replied, “I guess when I was cleaning the barn!”The children rushed to the barn to search for the watch. The barn was full of waste materials. They sear

68、ched for more than two hours with the help of Joe, but could not find it. Joe was completely lost, and he asked the children to stop searching.注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式作答。Paragraph 1:All went out disappointedly, except Ted, who sat there in silence.Paragraph 2:They were surprised and asked how he was able to find it.