湖北省沙市 2022-2023学年高一上学期期末英语试题.docx

1、20222023学年度上学期2022级期末考试英语试卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。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 colour is the mans car?A. Blue.B. Green.C. White.2. Why doesnt the woman need to provide her

2、age?A. It is only required for children.B. It is only required for patients.C. It is only required for doctors.3. How long is the woman late? A. One hour.B. Two hours.C. Three hours.4. What will the man do this weekend?A. See some friends. B. Have a picnic.C. Go to the beach.5. Where will the man be

3、 before 7:00?A. At home.B. At the office. C. At a restaurant.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。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. How does Linda look today? A. Sad.B. Happy. C. Angry.7. Who lives with Linda now?A. Her

4、daughter.B. Her mother.C. Her brother.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What was Matt reading today?A. A magazine.B. A newspaper.C. A story book.9. Which teacher said Matt needs to improve in math? A. Ms. Anderson.B. Ms. Smith.C. Ms. Fitz.10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. A couple.B. Ne

5、ighbours.C. Co-workers.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a museum.B. In a zoo. C. In a school.12. How much does a ticket cost now?A. $5.B. $25. C. $30.13. What animals will the speakers see next?A. Monkeys. B. Elephants.C. Lions.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Which is close to

6、the house?A. The restaurant.B. The park. C. The market. 15. When will the man probably move in?A. In one week.B. In two weeks. C. In three weeks.16. On which day will the man take the keys?A. Thursday.B. Friday.C. Saturday.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where was the woman last month?A. In Australia.B. In Am

7、erica.C. In France.18. What was the womans job in France? A. A teacher. B. A doctor.C. An actress.19. How old is the woman?A. 35.B. 40.C. 50.20. What is the main point of the speech? A. A report of a research. B. A movie about deserts. C. An introduction to a guest. 第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题;每小

8、题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中 ，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ACONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHTSSARAH GAGLIANO Sarah enjoys various outdoor activities in all seasons，including cycling and hiking.While exploring the various national parks in the Montreal area，she makes sure to bring her camera along and keeps

9、her eyes for amazing wildlife photo opportunities. Check out her awesome photo album about the nearby Boucherville National Park in Wild About Hiking on page 8.NATE TIEMER Born in Berlin in 1938 and immigrating to Canada in 1957， Nate decided to further her education，first at a high school and then

10、at the University of Toronto. At 67 she retired and started writing， ahobby to pursue. She wrote articles as a columnist for a few years and is still spreading her wingscreatively-read her charming story The Easter Bunny on page 23.BRENT HENDRICK As a documentary film maker， photographer and adventu

11、rer， Brent， for the past 30 years， has sought out and explored abandoned， forgotten， but simply fascinating sites around the country. He has also taken his urban exploration to new heights by adding drone (无人机) videos，exploring andrecording everything from forgotten mining towns to“ghost tower” in d

12、owntown Toronto. To knowmore，turn to Showcase on page 38.JACKIE For more than 30 years Jackie has enjoyed touring the worlds seven continents. She built her own home on a gulf island off the coast of British Columbia，living there for upwards of 20 years.About a decade ago，Jackie settled down in Sayw

13、ard，on Vancouver Island，where she pursues her interests of writing poetry and short stories，gardening and enjoying nature. Jackie shares her experiences of life in Sayward in My Hometown on page 58.21. If you are interested in wild life，you may prefer.A.Wild about Hiking B.The Easter Bunmy C.Showcas

14、eD.My Hometown22. What do the four people introduced above have in common?A. They all live a lonely life. B. They live far away from the city.C. They all develop their own hobbies. D. They are more than 60 years old.23.What is the purpose of the text?A.To call for readers donation. B. To recommend s

15、ome contributors.C. To describe unforgettable events. D. To introduce a travel destination.BA 9-year-old British schoolgirl, a double amputee (双侧截肢者), is set to make history after she walked the catwalk at New York Fashion Week.Daisy-May Demetre has been chosen as a model for the French-inspired fas

16、hion line Lulu et Gigi Couture after its founder saw her modeling in London. Her appearance at the famous New York Fashion Week on September 8th marked the first time a double amputee had starred in the catwalk. The Birmingham schoolgirl is also set to show herself in Paris Fashion Week.Daisy-Mays l

17、egs were amputated as a result of being born with fibular hemimelia, a birth disease in which part of the fibular bone (腓骨) in the leg is missing.Her parents, Alex and Claire Demetre, were shocked to know that the child would “have no legs”. Her parents were faced with the predicament of whether to

18、watch Daisy-May grow up with deformed (畸形的) legs that she wouldnt be able to use or to allow doctors to perform a doubleamputation. They couldnt make up their minds. It was not until the average child began to walk and her leg bones began to influence her balance and normal life that her parents dec

19、ided to choose amputation.“We didnt know at the time that Daisy-May would be as good as she is now,” said Alex. “At the time, I isolated (孤立) myself I had drinking problems. That has all changed and thats down to her taking each day with a big smile on her face,” he added. “She told me not to worry

20、and inspired me to be brave.”Daisy-Mays career has since sky-rocketed in popularity. Alex, meanwhile, says that he couldnt be prouder of his daughter. “The disability doesnt stop Daisy-May. She just does Daisy, the way she goes about life with a smile on her face.”24. What do you know about Daisy-Ma

21、y Demetre?A. Her first performance on the catwalk didnt succeed.B. She became a double amputee because of an accident.C. She is the first double amputee to perform at the fashion show.D. She looks forward to performing for more fashion lines.25. What does the underlined word “predicament” in the 4th

22、 paragraph mean?A. An unexpected danger. B. A difficult situation.C. A painful operation. D. A serious examination.26. What could be inferred from Paragraph 5?A. Alex gave Daisy-May the greatest encouragement.B. Daisy-May isolated herself after the amputation.C. Daisy-May is a girl with an optimisti

23、c mind.D. Alex expected Daisy-May to be a model at her young age.27. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Daisy-May Walked on the Catwalk with One LegB. A Double Amputee Is a Gymnast as Well as a ModelC. A British Schoolgirl Set a New Record in the Fashion ShowD. A 9-year-old Double Amputee

24、Makes History on the CatwalkCPieter Bruegels 1565 realistic painting The Harvesters hangs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “The workdescribes farmers cutting wheat nearly as tall as they are,” Ghent University biologist Ive De Smet says.“Nowadays, if you walk through a wheat field, you basically s

25、ee wheat is about knee-high, which is a consequenceof selective breeding (培育) from the second half of the 20th century.” De Smet says hes teaming up with arthistorian David Vergauwen of Amarant to look at things where they can spot differences in shape, in color, and insize. Wheat is just one exampl

26、e of how historical artwork can help track the transformation of food crops over time.Friends since childhood, they took interest in plants in artwork and began with a visit to the HermitageMuseum in Russia where they noticed an odd-looking watermelon in an early-17th-century painting by Flemisharti

27、st Frans Snyders.“So if you think of a watermelon, you cut it through, it should be dark red on the inside. But that one appearedto be pale and white.” De Smet assumed the painter had done a poor job. But Vergauwen said, “This is one of thebest painters ever from that era. So if he paints it like th

28、at, thats the way it must have been.” Other paintingsshowed that both red and white watermelons were raised during the 17th century.The team hopes to set up an online research database of historical plant artwork. They create a social mediahashtag (主题标签) for it. Anyone could send pictures of relevan

29、t artwork and details of plants when they visit amuseum or exhibit through the hashtag. But, they add, the sources need to be realistic. “If youre going to use, forexample, Picasso to understand how a pear looked, you might be misled.”28. What can we learn from De Smets words in paragraph 1?A. Human

30、s have mainly fed on wheat since 1565.B. Selective breeding affects agricultural structure.C. Wheat has gone through great changes in height.D. The scene in The Harvesters may be unbelievable.29. What is Vergauwens attitude to the watermelon painted by Frans Snyders?A. Curious. B. Disapproving. C. D

31、oubtful. D. Favorable.30. Why is the social media hashtag created?A. To collect more paintings for their database.B. To encourage people to focus on art.C. To advertise their research database.D. To share some historical plant artwork.31. What is the text mainly about?A. Ancient paintings focused on

32、 food crops.B. Old art reveals agricultural information.C. Two men create a database of plant artwork.D. Plants today are different from their ancestors.DWhether a person is considering starting a small business or changing career paths,passion must be taken into account. While characteristics such

33、as strong values, talent, ambition, intellect, discipline, persistence (毅力), and luck all contribute to business and career success, following your passion can often make the most significant difference of all.Before discussing passion and explaining its significance, we must first define the true m

34、eaning of success. Success is usually thought of as making large sums of wealth or achieving a certain level of fame, but true success that satisfies is not all about money.Success is better defined as an achievement of a desired aim or purpose. More than money or fame, most people desire to combine

35、 their own passions with their work while making a sustainable income. The more you earn, the less money returns, making money an elusive (难以捉摸的) definition of success.For most people, success means being proud of their achievements and being part of something that matters. This is particularly true

36、 when it comes to meaningful work. If a person decides to follow their passion, there is a greater likelihood that money and traditional success will follow because the time and effort invested in the adventure come with enthusiasm and zeal (热情).If enthusiasm and passion are present, people tend to

37、be more resilient (有承受力) when facing difficulties. People who are passionate about what they do, rather than just “in it for the money,” tend to be people who have more positive outlooks and can overcome difficulty through problem-solving.Also, the more passionate someone is about their job, the mor

38、e inclined (倾向于) they are to work hard on self-improvement, increasing their chances of success.One of the most successful companies in the world is Apple. Apples founder and most remarkable leader was the late Steve Jobs. In an article titled “The Seven Success Principles of Steve Jobs”, writer Car

39、mine Gallo outlines seven factors responsible for Jobs success. The article is based on interviews with Apple employees and Steve Jobs himself. The first principle? “Do what you love.” Steve Jobs believed in the power of passion and once said, “People with passion can change the world for the better

40、.” Jobs claimed that his passion for his work made all the difference.32. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to _.A. introduce the topicB. make a comparisonC. present a problemD. give a definition33. By saying “The more you earn, the less money returns, making money an elusive definition of suc

41、cess.” in Paragraph 3, the author means _.A. sometimes you dont get much reward for your hard workB. money doesnt always define successC. if you want to be successful, you need a steady incomeD. the more you earn, the less money returns, which is not a sign of success34. What could we learn from Par

42、agraph 4?A. Most people intend to choose meaningful jobs.B. If you follow most peoples course, success is just around the corner.C. Working with enthusiasm is more likely to succeed.D. If you are always proud of yourself, you will succeed easily.35. What could be the best title for the passage?A. St

43、eve Jobs and His Success PrinciplesB. Follow Your Passions, and Success Will FollowC. Secrets to SuccessD. Passion and Your Career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。Believe it or not，humans spend roughly one-third of their lives asleep. No wonder the quality of oursl

44、eep is so closely linked to the quality of our lives.36Here are some fun facts related to sleepthat you might not know about. Lets find out!How do astronauts sleep?A person in space goes to bed at night then wakes up the next day. But its a little different sincethere is no up or down and no pull of

45、 gravity.37Astronauts can attach themselves to a wall，aseat or a bed inside the cabin so they dont float around or bump into something.38Were all familiar with songs getting stuck in our heads while were awake. This phenomenon iscalled earworms. It turns out that this can happen during sleep as well

46、. Even if were asleep，our brainscontinue to process music， which could cause problems in getting to sleep and staying asleep.Sleep with your pet?Is it good for you to sleep with a pet? Experts have traditionally said no. Pets， like dogs and cats， donot sleep continuously and they will often get up a

47、nd walk on the bed. All of the activities will lead to adisturbed sleep.39But recent studies found that people with depression or anxiety may benefitfrom having their pets in the bed.Socks can help us sleep? 40Putting on a pair of socks at bedtime will help you fall asleep 15 minutes earlier and wak

48、eup far less.Wearing socks can help a proccss called distal vasodilation(远端血管舒张)，which refers toan increase of blood to your hands and feet.A. Can you feel the music clearly?B.Earworms happen while sleeping?C. This might cause you to sleep even worse.D.Hence，weighlless astionauts can sleep anywhere.E. Your sleep will improve with a pair of wa