五河致远、固镇汉兴2023-2024学年度第一学期期中考试
英语 试卷
(满分：150分 时间：120分钟)
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.What color is the man’s bike
A.Red. B.Blue. C.White.
2.Where did the man spend his childhood
A.In China. B.In Canada. C.In the US.
3.What does the woman think the man should do
A.Do his homework. B.Prepare for the exam. C.Watch TV for a while.
4.What will the woman do next
A.Go to find a bus station herself.
B.Follow the man to a bus station.
C.Ask a guard about a bus station.
5.When will the two speakers meet
A.At 9:30. B.At 10:00. C.At 11:30.
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。
请听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6.What did the man probably do on the second day
A.He returned home. B.He traveled around Paris. C.He rested in the hotel.
7.What has the man decided to do
A.Spend more time on exercise.
B.Find ways to become stronger.
C.Take a trip with Alice again soon.
请听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8.Where did the woman last see her son
A.In the fruit section. B.In the meat section. C.In the vegetable section.
9.Which of the following can help people recognize the woman’s son
A.He doesn’t wear glasses. B.He is fat for his age. C.He has dark hair.
请听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10.What day was it yesterday
A.Wednesday. B.Thursday. C.Friday.
11.What is the homework for English
A.Write about a famous woman. B.Do the problems on Page 56. C.Go over Lesson Five.
12.Who is a biology teacher
A.Mrs. Green. B.Mr. Brown. C.Mr. James.
请听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13.Which ocean did Amelia Earhart fly across alone in May, 1932
A.The Pacific Ocean. B.The Indian Ocean. C.The Atlantic Ocean.
14.When did Amelia Earhart set out to fly around the world
A.In 1937. B.In 1942. C.In 1947.
15.What happened to Amelia Earhart at last
A.She died a hero.
B.It remains unknown to people.
C.The government found her body.
16.What do the woman’s parents probably want her to be
A.A photographer. B.A pilot. C.A doctor.
请听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17.How old was Ride when she took part in the astronaut training program
A.32. B.31. C.27.
18.What did Ride do in 1984
A.She traveled into space for the third time.
B.She traveled into space for the second time.
C.She traveled into space for the first time.
19.What did Ride do after returning to the earth
A.She left the space program. B.She wrote science books. C.She started a school.
20.How many American women have traveled into space since Ride’s trip
A.About 20. B.About 30. C.Over 40.
第2部分
第3部分 阅读理解 (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
As we close out the final days of this year, treat yourself to a deliciously distracting new book—a book that you can dip into throughout the holidays. Read up, rest up, and enjoy yourself.
Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
A must-have guide for yoga-loving mamas, Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, offers helpful relaxation techniques and breathing exercises that are tailored to each pregnant (怀孕的) woman. The book also lays out valuable techniques for laboring and staying in touch with your body as it continuously changes.
Mindfulness Activities for Kids
We could all use a little more peace in our lives. Uniquely suited for children and parents to do together, the 40 mindfulness exercises recommended here—from pausing to fully enjoy a tasty sandwich to taking a walk together—will not only teach children calm and gratitude, but also bring grown-ups and their children closer together.
Before She Disappeared
Frankie Elkin is a recovering alcoholic who devotes her time to solving cold cases, especially those involving people of colour. A new investigation brings her to Boston, searching for a Haitian teenager who disappeared months ago. But as Frankie starts asking questions, someone else will stop at nothing to keep the answers hidden.
Oak Flat
Lauren Redniss’ Oak Flat tells the story of the land near the San Carlos Reservation through an Apache family fighting to protect the land, which the U.S. government and two world-power mining enterprises are attempting to seize and destroy for its copper resources. Visually striking and deeply reported, Oak Flat tells a large story of endless westward expansion and native resistance.
21.Which book can help to improve family relations
A.Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond. B.Mindfulness Activities for Kids.
C.Before She Disappeared. D.Oak Flat.
22.What do we know about the book Oak Flat
A.It centers on an Apache family’s struggle.
B.It’s a brief account of mining enterprises.
C.It is in praise of the U.S. government.
D.It supports westward expansion and native resistance.
23.Who are the target readers of the four books
A.Women. B.Teenagers. C.Grown-ups. D.Pupils.
B
The new member of the UAE’s astronaut training program, the country’s first female astronaut, hopes that her mechanical engineering degree will be her ticket to the moon.
Nora AlMatrooshi and her fellow trainee astronaut Mohammad AlMulla were selected from 400 highly qualified candidates to lead the nation’s 9.8 million citizens into space.
The two are looking forward to the laborious 30-month program ahead of them which has already begun with them getting their divers’ licences, picking up the Russian language and coaching for their many media interviews—and will move on to flight and weightlessness school at the Johnson Space Center in Texas and eventually cruel survival training.
“They will need mechanical engineers to build a base on the moon,” says the 28-year-old, who represented her nation at the International Mathematical Olympiad and worked as an engineer at the National Petroleum Construction Company.
AlMatrooshi says she has dreamed of the stars since the kindergarten, when her teacher set up the classroom as the lunar surface and the five-year-old future astronaut constructed a cardboard moonbase. That early longing to explore space charted her degree choice.
“I actually went after it. I chose to study a degree in mechanical engineering because of a documentary I watched when I was in high school. It was about a group of astronauts going to the International Space Station and the role of the mechanical engineer was highlighted,” she says.
Leading big construction projects in the desert has helped equip the daughter of the two academics—a PhD father and an English teacher mother—for lunar construction.
AlMatrooshi’s fellow trainee astronaut, the UAE police helicopter pilot AlMulla, meanwhile says astronaut training has been “a big career change”.
“I spent 15 years qualifying as a pilot including training in Australia for my commercial pilot’s licence, ”says the father of two kids. “As a pilot you get used to mastering everything, but suddenly I’m changing my path.”
“I’m a big fan of SpaceX, the rockets and even the fancy space suits. And hopefully all four of us—and all the astronauts who come after us—will get to be a part of future missions, perhaps even to the moon eventually.”
24.What preparations have they made before the training program
A.They have grasped their native language. B.They have had cruel survival training.
C.They have learned to deal with the press. D.They have done some weightless training.
25.Which is the major factor for AlMatrooshi to be a member of the training program
A.She got help from her academic parents.
B.She has had a big dream since her childhood.
C.She has the experience in big construction projects.
D.She was the winner of the International Mathematical Olympiad.
26.What does the underlined part “I’m changing my path” refer to
A.I’ll be a master of life. B.I’m an enthusiast for SpaceX.
C.I’m settling my new problem. D.I’m starting a new life from scratch.
27.Which of the following is the suitable title for the text
A.The fan of SpaceX B.Dreams and achievements
C.Passions and preparations D.Future astronauts’ training program
C
When I worked on the manufacturing shop (车间) floor, we rarely saw plant managers, except for one. He often walked through the plant. He checked out product quality. He stopped for a brief word—usually no more than a “hello”. He wasn’t outgoing. He didn’t display any of the qualities typically associated with a “leader”. Yet we liked him.
In a study of University of Pittsburgh in 1992, researchers had four women attend a number of different classes. Their attendance varied：one woman might attend every class; a different woman might attend only a few. What didn’t vary was their behavior. None of the women spoke in class or spoke to other students.
At the end of the term, students were asked which woman they liked best. Who “won” Women who attended the highest number of classes. According to the researchers,“Mere exposure had weak effects on familiarity, but strong effects on attraction and similarity.” Or in non-researcher-words: If I see you frequently, I naturally like you more. That’s the power of showing up.
Knowing someone will show up in the future also matters. In a 1967 University of Minnesota’s study, researchers gave study participants profiles of two people and told them that one would be a partner in future discussion groups. When asked, the participants said they liked their future partner more. Even though the profiles were almost identical.
Want your team or your customers to like you more Show up. Drop in. Drop by. Send a brief note. Make a quick phone call. You don’t have to say or do much. Then be consistent in your behavior. In time, people will expect you to drop in or drop by, whether in person or virtually. Anticipating future contact will make them like you more.
28.What does the first paragraph serve as
A.An introduction. B.A background. C.A comment. D.An explanation.
29.According to the 1992 study, what helps make a student welcome
A.Answering questions frequently. B.Greeting others enthusiastically.
C.Behaving more like others. D.Attending classes more often.
30.What did the University of Minnesota’s study find
A.Familiarity contributes to likability. B.Identical behaviour enhances likability.
C.Future partnership increases likability. D.Virtual contact benefits likability.
31.What is the text mainly about
A.The power of likability. B.Research on likability.
C.The definition of likability. D.The application of likability.
D
Lord Ashcroft, one of the conservatives’ biggest donors, has issued an attack on Norway for its cruel practice of commercial whaling.
“Norway often kills more whales than Japan and Iceland combined. And it’s no less cruel than in the past,” the peer wrote before the opening of the Norwegian whaling season this week.
Norway increases its fixed maximum from 999 in 2018 and has authorized the killing of 1,278 whales. Killing the animals, often with the gunpowder, was similar to inhuman tradition such as human slavery or the boy chimney (烟囱) sweep. “Now it is the time for Norway to recognize that commercial whaling is cruel, outdated and unnecessary—and must be stopped.”
Several years ago Japan authorized whaling after years of carrying it out in the name of scientific research.Norway, like Iceland, refused to recognize the 1986 international act and restarted whaling in 1993.
Greenpeace Norge has appealed to its government to pay attention to the opposition as well as the lack of a local market for the products. It says,“Whaling is only maintained for narrow political reasons and should be phased out.”
A Norwegian government spokesman said,“The whales are harvested in a sustainable manner based on the best available scientific advice. The availability of whale products in Norway is wholly consumer-driven and international trade in whale products is regulated by and according to the relevant international framework.”
It is used for pet food and to feed animals in fur farms or is exported to Japan and Iceland. Pippa Middleton, the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, said that she ate smoked whale meat in Norway, comparing it to smoked salmon. Peta, the animal rights group, condemned her for being “invisible to the debate about Norway’s mass murder”.
Lord Ashcroft sent researchers to Norway to investigate and said four ships were seen preparing for “the killing activity”. “The biggest concentration of ships is in the Lofoten Islands, which are popular with tourists,” he wrote.
32.Why has Lord Ashcroft issued an attack on Norway
A.It bombs whales for profits. B.It allows the existence of human slavery.
C.It keeps the tradition of the boy chimney sweep. D.It has harvested most of the whales in the ocean.
33.What can we infer about Japan
A.It bans the sale of the whale. B.It has been whaling for years.
C.It whales with a scientific method. D.It sets an amount limit to whaling.
34.What does the government spokesman want to express
A.Whaling is carried out in a sustainable way.
B.Whale products are promoted by his government.
C.Whaling should be maintained for political reasons.
D.Whale products sell well in the international market.
35.What attitude did Pippa Middleton hold towards whaling
A.Intolerant. B.Favorable. C.Doubtful. D.Rigid.
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。
Walking in the city is very different from walking in the park. A small psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load. __36__ It can ease your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive(认知的) tiredness and improve reaction times straight away. __37__
The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load. During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a 15-metre room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene. __38__ On the whole, when walking in city settings, people reported that they felt more uncomfortable and they walked at a slower pace, indicating a higher cognitive load.
__39__ In the trial, participants were asked to distinguish between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image (the same ones from the first experiment).
Measuring reaction times in both natural and urban settings, the team found results to support their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing between simple shapes. __40__ Our brains take longer to process. However, more research is needed to prove that idea.
A.Nature influences us in many ways.
B.The second dug into some higher-level cognitive processes.
C.A walk through nature does the opposite, though.
D.They said they couldn’t concentrate properly after walking.
E.After each, participants were asked to rate their discomfort.
F.The reason is that urban environments are more distracting.
G.The study includes two experiments with two different approaches.
第三部分 语言知识运用(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 Nasrudin was walking near his home, he saw a man sitting dispiritedly at the side of the road. He went to him and asked what __41__ him.
“There is __42__ interesting in life.” said the man, “I have __43__ money so that I don’t have to work, and I am only on this trip to __44__ something more interesting and entertaining than the life I have at home. __45__ I haven’t found it!”
Without another word, Nasrudin __46__ the traveler’s backpack and ran away like a __47__. Since he knew the area, he __48__ surpassed the man.
The road curved(弯曲), and Nasrudin cut across several switchbacks(之字形路), with the __49__ that he was soon back on the road, well ahead of the man he had just __50__.
He put the backpack on the roadside and waited for the distressed traveler to __51__.
Presently, the miserable man appeared, following the __52__ road, much unhappier than ever because of his loss.
As soon as he saw his __53__ lying there, by the side of the road, he ran towards it, shouting with joy.
“That’s one way of producing __54__,” said Nasrudin.
Happiness sometimes is __55__ to get, but sometimes it’s so simple. Maybe it’s just a moment within reach.
41.A.troubled B.abused C.surprised D.accused
42.A.something B.nobody C.someone D.nothing
43.A.little B.sufficient C.blank D.more
44.A.choose B.abandon C.seek D.create
45.A.In all B.As well C.So far D.After all
46.A.reached B.carried C.selected D.grabbed
47.A.rat B.rabbit C.bird D.fox
48.A.easily B.slowly C.suddenly D.difficultly
49.A.help B.mercy C.hope D.result
50.A.stolen B.robbed C.cheated D.treated
51.A.turn out B.show off C.show up D.fall away
52.A.straight B.winding C.narrow D.wide
53.A.property B.money C.clothes D.suitcase
54.A.pain B.surprise C.happiness D.confusion
55.A.hard B.possible C.easy D.random
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。
As the name suggests, Sichuan Hot Pot was born in Sichuan Province, 56__ is known for its 57__ (prefer) for spicy food. This mouth-burning and tongue-numbing hot pot has been gaining a large amount of attention in recent years in foreign countries.
The 58__(common) accepted theory traces the Sichuan Hot Pot back to early 20 century when the port workers and fishermen who worked and lived along the Yangtze River could not afford 59__(eat) the regular cuts of meat so they figured out a way to cook cheap meats and offal (内脏) 60__ boiling them in a pot of extremely spicy soup. The use of spicy soup was first 61__(intend) to cover the taste from the offal. However, after some 62__(adjust) of fragrant spices, this one pot meal became a popular dish in Sichuan region.
After years of continuous development, eating Sichuan Hot Pot today 63__(be) no longer what the poor like. Offal still remains as classic hot pot ingredients, 64 __ high quality meats and seafood ingredients are also common on the menu. The modern hot pot has been shaped into a complex meal that starts with sliced meat, offal, and seafood, 65__(follow) by vegetables and ends with noodles.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
为迎接一年一度的重阳节, 学校英文报举办了以“关爱老人”为主题的征文比赛。请你写一篇英语短文参赛, 包括以下要点：
1.重阳节的意义； 2.如何关爱老人； 3.期望与呼吁。
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。
Love the elderly
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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。
Mei Mei frowned (皱眉) as she helped her mother and father set out the cooking supplies in the shiny steel kitchen. Her family had just moved here from San Francisco, having bought a small restaurant, which was set to open in the next few days.
“Moving here was a stupid idea. I have lost all my friends in San Francisco. What should I do now ” Mei Mei complained, mostly to herself.
“What’s that ” Her mother asked, opening a box and lifting out several pots and a wok(炒锅).
“Nothing.” Mei Mei said. The girl had been complaining about the move, but her parents had made the decision and were now too busy getting ready for the grand opening to listen to her complaints.
The first few days at her new school hadn’t been easy, either. She found it hard to talk to people she didn’t know, and it seemed like the students hadn’t even noticed her. Mei Mei sighed and got back to washing dishes.
On the day of the grand opening Mei Mei’s parents both smiled, welcoming customers into the restaurant, brightly decorated in gold and red. Even Mei Mei was in a good mood as she rushed around, seating guests, handing out menus, and pouring tall glasses of water. This was a big day for her family.
At one of the tables sat a family with two daughters who were about Mei Mei’s age. As she filled their glasses, Mei Mei realized the twins were in her class. Mei Mei lowered her head so her long hair covered her face, and she turned away from the table.
Mei Mei’s mother found her soon after, in the kitchen loading the dishwasher.
“Honey, what are you doing back here We need you out front with the customers.”
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。
“Mom, I don’t want to be out there!” ____________________________________________________
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Mei Mei put a handful of cookies into a small plate and left the kitchen. ________________________
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参考答案
1.A 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.A 9.C 10.C
11.A 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.B 16.C 17.C 18.B 19.B 20.C
21~23.BAC 24~27.CCDC 28~31.ADCB 32~35.ABAB 36~40.CGEBF
41~45.ADBCC 46~50.DBADB 51~55.CBACA
56.which 57.preference monly 59.to eat 60.by
61.intended 62.adjustments 63.is 64.but 65.followed
第一节
【参考范文】
Love the elderly
The Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. Nine, as the biggest single number, represents long life and happiness. That’s why China celebrates on the ninth day of the ninth month. It symbolizes respect and love for the old.
As our population ages, it’s more important than ever that the elderly should be well taken care of. Firstly, young people should keep their parents or grandparents company regularly. Additionally, as a society, we should build more nursing homes where the elderly can be safe and enjoy their retirement together.
Hopefully, by working together we can improve the happiness level of our senior citizens in their later years. After their lifetime of hard work, it’s what they deserve.
第二节
【参考范文】
“Mom, I don’t want to be out there!” Mei Mei whispered, as if to ask her mother not to let herself face the awkward situation. “Why ” her mother asked. “They are my classmates and I don’t want to greet them in this situation.” “You shouldn’t be afraid. Maybe this is your chance to meet them. Go ahead and get them these cookies, too.” Mei Mei hesitated and accepted her mother’s suggestion.
Mei Mei put a handful of cookies into a small plate and left the kitchen. She served them the cookies, and the twins recognized Mei Mei.They greeted her warmly. And they talked a lot about Mei Mei’s family. It was the first time since she had been there that she had talked to anyone other than her family. Mei Mei found that she was accepted. From then on, the twins often came to the restaurant for dinner, and Mei Mei made good friends with them.
