湖南省湖湘教育三新探索协作体2023-2024学年高一下学期4月期中联考英语试卷.docx

1、湖南省湖湘教育三新探索协作体2023-2024学年高一下学期4月期中联考英语试卷一、阅读理解It seems every country has one major event on the annual calendar that claims to please all others. Here weve boiled down the options to the absolute top 4 events to add to your travel bucket list.La Tomatina Buol, Spain AugustTomato lovers get their fil

2、l on the last Wednesday of August as over 100,000kg of tomatoes are thrown, pressed and splattered (飞溅) in the town square. Its the climax of a week-long celebration of Buols patron saint, which leaves the town in a bright red smattering like a horror film scene. We dont envy whoever has to clean up

3、 that mess!Songkran Thailand AprilA water fight on a national scale, Songkran in Thailand is the celebration of the Buddhist New Year. Wherever you are in Thailand anywhere from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, Krabi or Koh Samui you can expect to get thoroughly wet with everything from water guns

4、to elephant trunks being employed for the purpose.Snow & Ice Festival Harbin, China January FebruaryHarbin is transformed into a winter wonderland with ice sculptures across the city, decorated with lights and lasers, drawing thousands of artists and art enthusiasts alike. And if thats not enough to

5、 appeal to you, theres also the Ice Lantern Art Fair, dog sledding to watch and our favourite, “winter swimming watching”.Holi Festival India February MarchA rainbow of colour and Hindu traditions combine to create this celebration of love, springtime fun and good triumphing over evil. Kicking off w

6、ith a night-time bonfire where people gather, sing and dance, the next day is a carnival of colours where everyone plays about throwing dye powder, shooting water guns and coloured water-filled balloons, uniting rich and poor, children and big kids at heart.1A visitor who will only be free in summer

7、 holiday can go to _ to attend the festival.AThailandBIndiaCChinaDSpain2What do Songkran and Holi Festival have in common?AThey are both in celebration of the New year.BThey both include water battles.CThey both provide a bonfire party.DThey both involve casting color powder.3Where does the text pro

8、bably come from?AA research plan.BA news report.CA travel magazine.DA book review.Jiang Shumei learned her first Chinese character at the age of 60. Now, the 87-year-old grandmother is the proud author of six books.She learned her first character in 1996, after her husband died in a devastating car

9、accident, when her daughter Zhang Ailing suggested that she learn to read to take her mind off the loneliness and sorrow.The elderly woman had her own way of learning. She composed lyrics for songs, and asked children to write them down, so that she could read each character as she sang the songs ag

10、ain and again. Whenever she came across characters she didnt know on pamphlets, bus stops, or shop signs, she found someone to ask.“It sounds unbelievable, and my brother used to laugh at my daydreams.” the grandmother says. She first put pen to paper in 2012, at the age of 75. It was not easy. Some

11、times, completing a single sentence could take a day. As a college teacher and a writer herself, Zhang gave her mother a lot of encouragement and help.The first book, Time of Trouble, Time of Poverty, was published later that year, and proved to be a success. Some critics even hailed it as the “live

12、d history of a nation plagued by war, death and hunger”.So far, the elderly woman has published six books, totaling more than 600,000 characters in length. In her spare time, she is also learning painting and calligraphy. “I would like to be a writer, a painter and a calligrapher,” she says, adding

13、that her dream now is to have her own art exhibition when she is 90. “If I could live as long as 130, would you still say that it is too late for me to start after 60?” she asks, jokingly.4Why did Jiang Shumei start to learn characters?AThe suggestion of her husband.BHer daughters car accident.CTo g

14、et rid of sadness.DTo learn something more.5What is paragraph 3 mainly about?AHow she learned characters.BHow she wrote down characters.CHow she met new characters.DHow she learnt to sing the songs.6What did Jiang Shumeis brother think of her behaviour?AHe spoke highly of it.BHe thought she was dayd

15、reaming.CHe worried about her.DHe didnt care about it.7What can we learn from Jiang Shumeis words in the last paragraph?ANo pains, no gains.BDont judge a book by its cover.CReading enriches the mind.DIts never too late to learn.Bees are responsible for one in every three bites of food: from almonds

16、(杏仁) to berries and the alfalfa (苜蓿) that feeds dairy cows. Our diets and agricultural economy hinge on a healthy bee population.However, rapid declines in bee population around the world put additional stress on an already unstable food supply by depressing yields and agricultural efficiency. While

17、 bee biologists do not foresee upcoming food system collapse without honey bees, we do know that agriculture would quickly become unrecognizableand much more limited.Farmers are on the frontlines of the economic impacts of bee decline. For example, the cost of almond pollination (授粉) has nearly trip

18、led since colonies began collapsing in 2004, costing that industry over $83 million per year.The causes behind recent bee declines are not a “mystery”. Independent scientists now largely agree that bee declines are caused by a combination of several factors, including: poor nutrition, habitat loss a

19、nd pesticide (杀虫剂) exposure.In the last several years, pesticides both alone and in combination with other pesticides have emerged as a key catalyst (催化剂) behind this disturbing phenomenon, both because of their direct toxicity to bees and their indirect and cascading effects.Scientists know that in

20、dividual bees can be acutely poisoned while flying through pesticide-contaminated planter dust in a recently planted corn field. More commonly, they are chronically poisoned at sublethal (亚致死) levels by eating and drinking contaminated pollen, nectar and water over time. Bees are then more likely to

21、 get sick.As an indicator species, honey bees are sounding an alarm that we ignore at our peril. Among their lessons: industrial agriculture has gone off the rails. The pesticide treadmill has kicked into high gear with a class of dangerous systemic pesticideswhile regulators were asleep at the swit

22、ch. So lets keep the heat on decision makers to take meaningful action.8What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 mean?ACut down.BContribute to.CDepend on.DGo against.9What is the topic discussed in paragraph 2 3?AThe impact of rapid declines in bee population.BThe role of farmers in agricultur

23、e.CThe ignorance of the effect on food system.DThe cost of almond pollination.10Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 4 as the factor for bee declines?APoor in nutrition.BEconomic impacts.CLoss of habitat.DExposure to pesticides.11What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?AT

24、o express sympathy for the affected farmers.BTo show the factors resulting in the bees crisis.CTo explain a key catalyst to the bees problem.DTo urge decision makers to take action for bees.Following the tradition of wearing new clothes for the Chinese New Year, hanfu, or traditional Chinese clothin

25、g, has experienced substantial growth during the festive season. The horse face skirt is particularly popular for its combination of traditional and modern elements, especially among young Chinese.During the Spring Festival, many performers and tourists in Luoyang, Henan Province, showcased the hors

26、e face skirts. Gorgeous hanfu shows in Caoxian County, Shandong Province, one of the major hanfu production bases in China, highlighted the elegance of the long tradition of Chinese clothing.Consumers expressed their desire to promote traditional Chinese culture as hanfu styles become more common.Th

27、e sales of horse face skirts are booming, leading production enterprises to optimize processes to meet demand. With annual sales surpassing 7 billion yuan, the sales of new years clothes for the Year of the Dragon, primarily horse face skirts, exceeded 300 million yuan in Caoxian County.Data from e-

28、commerce platforms indicate a significant surge in the search volume for hanfu since January. Among the various hanfu styles, the horse face skirt has become the most popular item, with sales of many hot-selling items surpassing one million yuan.Zhang Mingqiang, the general manager of Haining Xucun

29、Mingji Fabric Factory, expressed both happiness and concern due to the steady stream of daily orders. He currently faces a pile of more than 30,000 orders for horse face skirts.Expanding production capacity is a top priority for many local enterprises. Newly purchased fabric production equipment is

30、being installed and commissioned by the fabric manufacturer and will be put into use after the Spring Festival holiday.Additionally, local companies are making efforts to the production and development of more Chinese-style clothing fabrics. The new trend of Chinese-style fashion, led by horse face

31、skirts, is gaining popularity among overseas consumers as well.12Why is the horse face skirt particularly popular?ABecause of its sustainable growth.BBecause of its combined elements.CBecause of its display by people in Luoyang.DBecause of its long tradition.13What was the consumers attitude towards

32、 horse face skirt?AUnclear.BNeutral.CSupportive.DOpposed.14Why did Zhang Mingqiang have a mixed feeling?ABecause he was happy with the quality of his products.BBecause he was pleased with the production capacity of his company.CBecause he was worried about the slow-selling of horse face skirts.DBeca

33、use he gained steady orders but couldnt keep up with them.15What will probably be discussed in the following paragraph?AThe efforts local companies make to horse face skirts.BThe improvement of production capacity.CThe popularity of horse face skirts overseas.DThe fame of horse face skirts in other

34、seasons.Lightning can strike anyplace on Earth. In fact, there are about 6,000 lightning strikes every minute, which is more than 8 million strikes every day. The risk of being struck by lightning is low, but the consequences of lightning strike injuries are serious. Even though your home is a safe

35、shelter during a lightning storm, you might still be at risk. About one-third of lightning-strike injuries occur indoors. 16 Avoid water.Do NOT bathe, shower, wash dishes, or have any other contact with water during a thunderstorm. 17 18 Do NOT use anything connected to an electrical outlet (电源插座),

36、such as computers, game systems, washers, or stoves. Lightning can travel through electrical systems, radio and television reception systems, and any metal wires or bars in concrete walls or flooring. Avoid windows, doors, porches, and concrete. 19 Do NOT lie on concrete floors or lean on concrete w

37、alls during a thunderstorm. Lightning can travel through any metal wires or bars in concrete walls or flooring.Dont use corded (有线的) phones.Corded phones are NOT safe to use during a thunderstorm. Do NOT use them. 20 Follow the safety measures above can minimize your risk of being injured indoors on

38、 lighting days. Dont take it for granted that only outdoor activities can put you in a dangerous place. Keep it in mind that inappropriate indoor activities can also be disastrous.AHere are some tips to keep safe and reduce your risk of being struck while indoors.BIn addition, follow up on the lates

39、t information about the storm.CHowever, it is safe to use cordless or mobile phones during a storm.DStay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.ESome outdoors measures can keep you safe and prevent you from being attacked.FLightning can travel through a buildings water pipe system.GDont t

40、ouch electronic equipment.二、完形填空Some of my earliest memories involve sitting with my dad in his study every night when he came home from the office. He would smile, hand me the comb and say, “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK?” Dads 21 was jade green. I heard he bought it when he married Mu

41、m.At age five, I was 22 happy to do it. Carefully finishing the task, I would proudly 23 the comb to Dad. He would smile at me, and place the comb on top of his 24 .Two years later, Dad left his sales job and started his own business. Dad didnt come home as much as he used to. Over the years, I 25 w

42、aiting for him to come home.Today, Im aged 17. The uncomfortable silence between Dad and me remained.Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early. As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you like to help me 26 my comb? Its been

43、 a while since I last cleaned it.” I looked at him for a while, then took the comb and 27 the sink.Its a(n) 28 comb. This ones brown. I hadnt noticed that hed changed it. It hit me then: why, as a child, helping my dad clean his comb was such a 29 . That routine meant that my dad was home 30 to spen

44、d the evening with Mum and I. It meant a happy and 31 family.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He looked at it, 32 , and carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet. But this time, I notice something 33 . My dad has aged. He has 34 next to his eyes when he smiles, yet his smile is still as 35

45、as before.After so many years, I guess some things never change. And for that, Im glad.21AcombBwatchCkeyDbook22Aless thanBother thanCrather thanDmore than23AfetchBreturnCbringDtake24AdeskBchairCwalletDbookshelf25AstoppedBcontinuedCtriedDbegan26AdryBvacuumCcleanDpaint27Apointed toBheaded toCdrove toD

46、flew to28AnewBoldClongDshort29AworryBguiltCsurpriseDjoy30AlatelyBearlyCslowlyDquietly31AmovingBinspiringCencouragingDloving32AblinkedBfrownedCcriedDsmiled33AdifferentBstrangeCdistantDfamiliar34AwoundsBwrinklesCscarsDmarks35Aheart-breakingBthroat-cuttingCheart-warmingDbreath-taking三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入

47、1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Shen Congwen 36 (bear) in Tuojiang Town, Fenghuang County, Hunan Province. He was 37 great modern Chinese writer as well as a research scholar of historical cultural relics. The Border Town is Shen Congwens representative work, 38 centers on Cuicui.Cuicui is raised by her grandfather. 17 years ago, her mother was pregnant (怀孕的) before marriage and she committed suicide after giving birth to Cuicui by drinking cold water in the river. Whe