重庆市西南大学附属 2022-2023学年高一上学期期末英语试题.docx

1、重庆市西南大学附属中学校2022-2023学年高一上学期期末英语试题一、阅读理解You may hope to have healthy diets and a healthy body. You may want to eat tasty food that is easy to prepare. You may be inspired to exercise and stay in shape. The good news is that there are some apps to help you.PaprikaPaprika is an app to help users plan

2、meals, shop and cook. You can save recipes from websites and from other apps to Paprika. The app can help keep a record of the foods you have in your home, so when you go shopping, it can remind you what are the required foods.MealboardMealboard is another app that can suggest recipes and help you p

3、lan meals. This app can suggest recipes based on the food you already have in your home. Mealboard can keep a list of what food you have and what you expect to buy. This app can scan bar codes (条形码) to add items to your list. Using this app, you can also note the expiration dates, so you know when y

4、our food is no longer usable.Mealboard lets users save recipes from websites and then search them by foods used in the recipes. For example, you can search for recipes that have “chocolate” in them.IEatWellThe IEatWell app supports healthy eating by giving users rewards for eating the right foods. I

5、f you like earning rewards for meeting your goals, IEatWell may work well for you. Instead of measuring how much you eat, IEatWell measures how well you eat. Tell the app what you are eating for your meal. You can even add a photo. The app will rate how healthy your meal is, and then give you a rewa

6、rd if you are eating well.1What do the apps Paprika and Mealboard have in common?AThey can scan bar codes.BThey can tell you what you need to buy.CThey can record the meals you eat outside.DThey can tell if the food has gone bad.2IEatWell may be most popular with those who want to_.Arecord their foo

7、d intake to lose weightBreceive rewards for eating properlyCshare their lives on social mediaDmake a shopping list to plan meals3What is the authors main purpose in writing the text?ATo make some comparisons among game apps.BTo introduce some ways about how to stay healthy.CTo introduce several apps

8、 to help people keep fit.DTo call on people to buy these apps.Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only(要是就好了)”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in ou

9、r family for saying “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot co

10、ffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We

11、 all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But t

12、hen I thought about the fact that he was 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is defi

13、nitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself

14、 peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.4Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?AStart the car the moment everyone is seated.BLeave the room for a minute with the iron working.CWait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.D

15、Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.5The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_.Atake upBstay awayCrun out ofDgive up6The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _.Akeep her appointment with the eye doctorBmeet her father who was already an

16、 old manCjoin in the holiday celebration of the companyDfinish her work before the deadline approached7What is the best title for the passage?AThe Peace of MindBThe Most Useful RuleCThe Two Saddest WordsDThe Emotional Well-beingMany companies have moved online these days, with work meetings around t

17、he world taking place virtually (虚拟地 ) instead of in the office. But a recent study has found that online meetings may affect creative thinking. The study, published in Nature, included 602 people who were divided into random pairs. Each pair was given five minutes to think of creative uses for an i

18、tem such as a Frisbee, and then one minute to choose the most creative idea.Some pairs were asked to work together on a video call, while others worked in person. The results showed that the in-person pairs had more ideas than the virtual pairs. However, virtual groups were better at choosing the be

19、st idea. The researchers also used eye-tracking technology to see whether focusing on a screen can affect a persons creativity.Teams working together virtually spent more time looking directly at each other and remembered less of their surroundings when asked later. The in-person pairs spent more ti

20、me looking around the room, but also had more ideas.The researchers did the same study with 1,490 company engineers. The pairs were asked to think of new product ideas and choose one as an idea for their company. The results were similar to the first study, with the engineers who met in person think

21、ing of more product ideas, and the virtual pairs making slightly better decisions about which idea to choose.Study author Melanie Brucks said that while she thinks the future of work is hybrid, the results suggest that businesses should think carefully about which tasks can be done online, and which

22、like thinking of new ideasshould be done in person.8How did the experts get the research results?ABy carrying out surveys.BBy doing experiments in the lab.CBy comparing different groups.DBy watching different videos.9According to the study, the in-person group pairs are suitable to_.Amake a decision

23、Bdo some creative jobsCcommunicate with peopleDchoose the surroundings10How should a boss decide the tasks for his company?ABrainstorm product designs through video calls.BDecide on the right sales plan on WeChat.CCome up with ad slogans in online meetings.DChoose the product package face to face.11

24、Whats the authors attitude to virtual work meetings?AApprovingBUncaringCCriticalDObjectiveLindsay couldnt go to her gym after Beijing shut down indoor sports facilities in May because of a coronavirus outbreak. So she started cycling and soon fell in love with the sport. “I realized a racing bicycle

25、 was quite different from a regular bike,” she said. “Its very fast and exciting, and I couldnt stop anymore.”Bicycles have long been a means of transport in China and once outnumbered cars on city streets. Now cycling is also increasingly seen as a sport by the urban middle class that has benefited

26、 from Chinas growth into the worlds second largest economy. Biking events organized by Beijing cycling club Qiyi totaled about 10,000 participants over the past year, with about 50% of them regulars. Nationwide, at least 20 million people are participating in the sport, according to the Chinese Cycl

27、ing Association.The pandemic has played a role, with authorities moving quickly to close non-essential businesses, including gyms, during outbreaks under a strict zero-COVID approach. Cycling, which can be done individually as well as in groups, has largely been free from restrictions that limit gat

28、hering. For cyclist Yang Lan, the reason why she loves cycling is that the sport provides an escape from the daily life in the coronavirus era. “With the pandemic, it seems to be the only way for us to run away from the terrible city life and pace,” she said.People will have more choices for sports

29、and entertainment when the pandemic is over. But Feng Baozhong, the vice president of the Chinese Cycling Association says that he expects cycling to remain popular. Because its driven by Chinas growing economy, growth of the sports industry and increasing concern about health due to COVID-19. “The

30、pursuit of health will not disappear,” he said, “and the popularity of cycling is also a sign of the publics awareness of environmental protection and pursuit of a low-carbon lifestyle.”12How many people in the Qiyi club take part in cycling activities regularly?AMore than 10,000.BAround 10,000.CAro

31、und 5,000.DAround 20,000,000.13Why does Yang Lan love cycling?AShe enjoys cycling alone.BShe likes participating in cycling activities.CShe can get a break from the city life.DShe saves money by riding to work.14What can we infer from Paragraph 4?APeople are paying more attention to health issues.BC

32、hinas economy is getting worse due to the pandemic.CThe sports industry is in crisis during the lockdown.DOther sports will replace cycling when the pandemic is over.15What is the most suitable title for the passage?APandemic Harms CyclingBPandemic Fuels CyclingCCycling Boosts Sports IndustryDCyclin

33、g Means a Low-carbon Lifestyle二、七选五The world has a plastic problemand it is increasing._16_. But in the meantime, here are five things you can do to reduce plastic waste now.1. Quit using plastic bags. Instead, take your own reusable shopping bag to the store. People use a trillion plastic bags worl

34、dwide every year. About 10 percent are used in the United States alone. Thats almost one bag per American per day._17_.In 1993, Denmark was the first country to place a tax (税) on plastic bags. Today, other countries either make customers pay for plastic bags or have banned them completely.2. Skip t

35、he straw. Today, around 8.3 billion plastic straws pollute the worlds beaches._18_. In 2018, Seattle became the first major U.S. city to ban plastic straws, and many other cities are set to follow its example.3. Dont use plastic bottles. Buy a reusable bottle and fill it with any type of beverage yo

36、u like._19_Globally, however, people still buy nearly a million plastic bottles every minute.4. Avoid plastic packaging. Buy bar soap instead of liquid soap in plastic containers. Dont buy fruit or vegetables in plastic packaging. In the United Kingdom, leaders are calling for supermarkets to have p

37、lastic-free areas. They also want to tax plastic take-out containers.5. Recycle. We cant recycle all plastic items, but it is possible to recycle most bottles and milk or juice cartons. Today, Norway recycles 97 percent of its plastic bottle._20_ALikewise, the average Dane uses four plastic bags per

38、 day.BIn contrast, the average Dane used four single-use bags per year.CSo when you order a drink, say no to the straw, or bring your own reusable one.DHowever, there are still loads of people ignoring the seriousness of it.EScientists are working to find a long-term solution by making plastic more

39、biodegradable (可降解的).FSome cities, like Bundanoon in Australia and San Francisco in the U.S. have completely or partially banned bottled water.GHow? Machines at most supermarkets take the bottles and give a refund (退款) of up to 2.5 kroner (32 cents) per bottle.三、完形填空It was a Saturday, and the sun wa

40、s scorching (灼热的). I walked up and down the bus stop anxiously and impatiently, waiting for the bus to go to my English class.“Excuse me, what time is it?” said a voice in my ear. When I looked back over my_21_, I was greeted by a ragged (衣衫褴褛的) man who looked like a peasant worker. He was almost th

41、e same age as my elder brother, but his hair was messy and his working clothes were _22_ and old. A terrible smell made me take two steps back _23_ him. Disgusted and puzzled, I gave him a blank stare and answered his question unwillingly.“Thank you! Im just afraid of being late for work,” he_24_ in

42、 a whisper, giving a nervous giggle (咯咯笑). I remained silent, nodding my head _25_.The bus finally reached the stop, and I _26_the bus. I reached into my _27_, and to my surprise, it was completely empty! I was so embarrassed that I just froze, my face _28_shame. At that moment, a dark-colored arm r

43、eached out and put two coins into the coin box. “The money is for both of us!” a familiar_29_rang in my ear. I raised my head and realized it was him!My previous behavior_30_ my mind, making me dizzy. “Thank you,” I murmured, regretful and_31_.On hearing my words, he smiled, revealing his perfect wh

44、ite teeth. “You are welcome! You helped me, too.”I was touched, _32_the only thing I could do was look steadily at his_33_. I noticed the calluses (老茧) and roughness on them, which told the story of his struggles and hardships as a _34_. Although his hard work will ruin his_35_, itll never ruin his

45、warm heart and kind soul.21AshoulderBbusCcarDbrain22AfashionableBuniqueCtornDtidy23AforBfromCtowardDwith24AorderedBsuggestedCcomplainedDexplained25AdeterminedlyBslightlyCviolentlyDexcitedly26AstoppedBdirectedCboardedDrecognized27AbottleBdrawerCchairDpocket28Aburning withBtaking upCgoing forDrunning

46、into29AsongBlaughterCvoiceDshout30Aheld upBwore outClooked intoDpassed through31AappreciativeBgenerousCcarelessDresponsible32AifBthoughCbutDor33AarmsBeyesClegsDhands34AleaderBworkerCcustomerDbeggar35AcharacterBappearanceCtrustDlife四、用单词的适当形式完成句子36The scientist buried himself in developing the new me

47、dicine, _(determine) to make a difference.(所给词的适当形式填空)37With the _ (destroy) of the rainforest, many species are in danger of extinction. (所给词的适当形式填空)38The global population reached 8 billion in November 2022, _marked a milestone in human history. (用适当的词填空)39Learning the war had come to an end, the newsboy rushed into the street_ (breath) to break the news to the public. (所给词的适当形式填空)40For a beginner of sports, it is highly recommendable that the time for training_ (length