重庆市多校2024-2025学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题.docx

1、重庆市多校2024-2025学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题一、阅读理解Winter Festivals in the WorldHere are amazing winter festivals held in some places around the world. Enjoy the magic of winter celebrations!International Snow Sculpture (雕塑) Championships-AmericaThis winter festival has been celebrated for many years. Teams of arti

2、sts from around the world must compete to carve 25-ton blocks of snow into works of art themselves. There are no power tools allowed! The result is an outdoor art gallery (画廊) in downtown Breckenridge. The 34th yearly Snow Sculpture Championships run from January 22 to January 26, and the art galler

3、y is open from January 26 to January 31.Kiruna Snow Festival-SwedenThe Discoverer explains that this snow festival, which began in 1986, is held in Kiruna, deep inside the Arctic Circle. The main part of the festival is a snow sculpting competition that includes artists from around the world. But th

4、ere are plenty of activities to keep visitors busy during the competition, including sledding(乘雪橇), figure skating and a snow blower contest where they work to see who can clear a path through a 40 cm deep pile of snow. The festival takes place from January 24 to January 28.Ice Magic Festival-Canada

5、The Ice Magic Festival has been taking place in Lake Louise for over 20 years, according to World Atlas. The competition runs from January 29 to February 1 and from February 2 to February 4. The final artworks are displayed for visitors who have an opportunity to take part in other activities includ

6、ing freestyle ice sculpting and ice games. You must have tickets to attend.1What is a must for artists attending International Snow Sculpture Championships?AShowing their arts indoors.BHaving their own art galleries.CCreating their artworks by hand.DUsing some power tools to make arts.2What can visi

7、tors do at Kiruna Snow Festival?ASkate.BOrganize activities.CAttend art training courses.DCreate ice sculptures with artists.3What do the three festivals have in common?AThey last one month.BThey cover competitions.CThey include ice activities.DThey take place in American countries.My good friend, G

8、eorge, was influenced by his parents, who are some of the best examples of giving, whether they get paid or not.When I was a little child, I joined George and his mom in going to Erins house, bringing food and daily supplies with us. Obviously, Erins family faced economic trouble and could hardly af

9、ford food. George and I took several bags of things to the door, rang the bell and ran off. Erin still doesnt know to this day who did that. Since then, Ive always given whatever I could afford to help the people in need.You never knew what my act would lead the people in need to do. A few years ago

10、, I came across a homeless man begging for money to get bread at a bus stop. I could have ignored him, but I felt sorry for him and pulled out my wallet. I only had $20 in my hand. I was just a college student. However, I handed him the money, and he promised me that hed find a job to make a living.

11、 When I got on the bus, he smiled at me and said, “Ill remember you forever!” I also smiled. It totally made my day, and I would also never forget his face. Later, I lent my phone to one boy to call his family and managed to help his worried mother find a job online.Though an act of kindness toward

12、anyone can seem like no big deal to me and cost me nearly nothing, I believe in the effects it can have on other people. Hopefully, they still have faith in humanity. Its the kind of interaction that is more valuable than money. Since doing good is within our power, lets help out more.4What made the

13、 author start helping others?AThe request from Erin.BThe request from Georges parents.CHis past experience of giving money to the homeless.DHis childhood experience of doing good with George.5How does the author develop paragraph 3?ABy giving reasons.BBy making suggestions.CBy making comparisons.DBy

14、 giving examples.6What is the authors purpose in writing the last paragraph?ATo call on people to do good deeds.BTo explain doing good costs nothing.CTo advise people to remember others help.DTo show interaction is as valuable as money.7What is the best title for the text?AThe Power of KindnessBGive

15、 to Get PaidCTry to Make My DayDA Big Deal with the HonestA new study from a German research group says climate change will reduce everyones income (收入) by about 19 percent over the next 25 years. That would be about $38 trillion per year. But the report warns it could get worse between 25 and 75 ye

16、ars from now if nothing is done soon. Developed countries such as Germany, the United States and France would face smaller decreases. The researchers foresaw that people living in those countries would see 11 to 13 percent less income. The greatest economic effect will be felt by people in the least

17、-developed nations.The researchers first estimated (估算) what the worlds economic growth would be without climate change. They then applied those values to the damage to economies if climate change continues at its present pace. There will still be economic growth, but it will be 19 percent lower in

18、most places once the damage of climate change is taken into consideration.Most at the research group have been centering on extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods, typhoons, hurricanes and other large storms. However, the effects are still mainly driven by average warming or overall tempe

19、rature increases. The average world temperature last year was a record. That number was 1.35 above the average during pre-industrial times, before modern technology.In the US, the southeastern and southwestern states such as New Mexico and Arizona are estimated to suffer the largest economic effects

20、. In Europe, Spain and Italy are likely to feel the effects more than countries like Denmark and Germany. Areas that are usually cold for most of the year Canada, Russia, Norway, Finland, and Sweden will have good results from warming.Experts note that the worlds poorest countries are also the least

21、 prepared to adapt to climate change. Those countries are least responsible for the change, but they will agonize 60 percent more income loss than wealthy nations.8What does the new study mainly show?AThe causes of climate change.BThe process of climate change.CThe economic losses caused by climate

22、change.DThe health problems caused by climate change.9What have most of the researchers been focusing on?AApplication value.BTemperature decreases.CModern technology.DNatural disasters.10Why is Canada less affected by climate change?AIt has a large area.BIt has cold weather.CIt is underdeveloped.DIt

23、 has a small population.11What does the underlined word “agonize” in the last paragraph mean?AResearch.BSuffer.CAvoid.DReduce.Inside a recording room at Queen Mary University of London, several researchers are working with new artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Their aim is to develop what they cal

24、l the“new virtual (虚拟的) worlds” of music. Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf are among more than 30 doctoral students working with Mathieu Barthet, a senior lecturer in Digital Media. They are exploring the possibilities of computational creativity and generative AI to build these virtual worlds. Genera

25、tive AI is a term that describes technology tools designed to operate at human levels. Together, the researchers have set up a future studio where music meets most advanced technology.Martonelli played a HITar, a guitar with AI sensors (传感器) added to it. The sensors can read his movements to create

26、drum-like sounds that accompany(伴随) the guitar music. These sounds cannot be made with a normal guitar. Generative AI grew in popularity last year thanks to a robotic language system. Generative AI can create new sounds, words for music or entire songs on its own. But artists usually use simpler AI

27、to add to their sounds.Musicians worry that the technology could go too far. Amy plays in an English rock group. She said she is not in support of the music that includes artificially made voices of actual artists. She said she felt the same way about using dead artists voices in songs. In November,

28、 the rock group released a song. It is considered the groups last song and includesa musicians voice, who died in 1980. His sounds were taken from an old recording and recreated with AI.A famous singer said, “I think AI can have its place in the music production chain.” But he added, “This is only p

29、ossible if the technology is guided in the right way and if there are rules in place to make sure that musicians keep some amount of control.”12What are the doctoral students working on?AThe history of traditional music.BThe influence of AI on human creativity.CThe development of musical instruments

30、.DThe creation of virtual music environments.13What is the function of the sensors added to the HI Tar?ATo provide backing music.BTo control the language system.CTo monitor the guitarists movements.DTo improve the singers voice qualities.14What is Amys attitude to the music made by AI?ACurious.BUnfa

31、vorable.CUncaring.DThankful.15What does the famous singer in the last paragraph say about AI?AIt is a possible way to make music rules.BIt should be stopped in music production.CIt should be used wisely for creating music.DIt is the only way to make dead artists voices alive.Get Ready for the School

32、 YearWhile its hard to say goodbye to summer, its also great fun and exciting to go back to school. Now, it is a great time to think about what you can do to help yourself have a successful year. Take this opportunity to set new goals and plan ahead. 16 Establish a routine. If you can, start getting

33、 into a school routine a few days before you head back to class. 17 This way, you can get enough sleep and wake up early enough to get dressed and eat breakfast before you head out the door.Set up the night before. To make your mornings go smoothly, think about preparing your school uniform and pack

34、ing your schoolbag before you go to bed. 18 Some of you might like to complete your tasks immediately after school, while some others might find that evenings work better. 19 In addition to making sure you have enough time for homework, having a particular place to do it can also help you be product

35、ive. Hang a calendar nearby so you can keep track of important dates like tests and project deadlines. An adjustable desk lamp can also help with reading and writing.Enjoy summer moments. When autumn doesnt officially begin, you can still have more summer fun. 20 This could be going to the local poo

36、l for a trip, walking out for ice cream, attending a camp, or planting flowers and grass in your garden, etc.ACreate your own study space.BPrepare for tests and projects.CFor example, early to bed and early to rise.DYou can also arrange your routine by yourself.EFollow this step-by-step advice for a

37、 smooth start.FTalk to your family about activities youd like to do again.GYou can also plan a proper time to get homework done each day.二、完形填空Johnny Ward wanted to be free. He had thought he could be free to visit every 21 . It had been a huge goal over a decade. However, once he 22 to finish that,

38、 he was a bit lost. He started eating badly, drinking too much and gaining 23 , and he ignored his business.Ward thought that the best way to stop this was to 24 himself again. Ward set his sights on another 25 achievement, The Explorers Grand Slam. To make it, 26 must both visit the North and South

39、 Poles and climb the highest summit on all seven continents.When Ward realized the 27 of becoming the first person to both visit every country and complete The Explorers Grand Slam, he immediately decided to 28 it. He spent seven years climbing towards his goal. According to Ward, the most 29 aspect

40、 of these challenges wasnt necessarily training or fitness, but having the money to take them on. To 30 his travels, he taught English in Thailand and Republic of Korea and worked in Australia.Throughout his journey, he started One Step 4Ward, a blog that 31 his travel, which earned him considerable

41、 fame. Ward is going to start a website to 32 others now after completing The Ultimate Explorers Grand Slam, and 33 , he wont be the only one for long.Ward said, “Anyone has the ability to turn their 34 into reality. Rewards (回报) follow 35 , and I want to express that message to others.”21AcountryBt

42、ownCcityDvillage22ApromisedBmanagedCfailedDpretended23AsupportBhonorCweightDpower24AcontactBcalmCenjoyDchallenge25AimaginableBunbelievableCmistakenDreasonable26AadventurersBguidesCscientistsDlocals27AdutyBproblemCcauseDpossibility28Agive awayBgo forCcheck upDtake on29AattractiveBuniqueCdifficultDoff

43、icial30AshortenBplanCaffordDrecognize31AaffectedBdividedCstoppedDshared32AencourageBimpressCcheatDcompare33AimportantlyBfinallyChopefullyDsurely34AdreamsBeventsCexcusesDtasks35AcommentsBhardshipsCdiseasesDnotes三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Shunan Bamboo Sea in Yibin, Sichuan, a natural f

44、orest, 36 (be) a popular tourist attraction since scenes from a famous martial arts movie were shot there. This 120-square-kilometer forest is the largest old bamboo park in China, and 37 ( it) average temperature seldom drops below 0 in winter, even when many parts of the country are covered 38 sno

45、w and ice. 39 ( know) as one of Chinas most beautiful forests, the Bamboo Sea covers more than 500 hills. The ocean of green is dotted with lakes, waterfalls and lively spring scenery. 40 area has an average temperature of about 16 every year. Sometimes, though it is tiring for visitors 41 ( hike) i

46、n the Bamboo Sea, they can feel more light-hearted because of the calmness and beauty.Bamboo began to grow there about 3,000 years ago. In ancient times, bamboo was 42 ( extreme) important to the locals. And it is still used to build houses, make tools, and make musical 43 ( instrument). A must for

47、visitors to the Bamboo Sea is the museum in 44 they can gain a deeper understanding of this 45 (amaze) site. The nature of bamboo explains Chinese peoples long admiration for the plant, which inspires their lives and arts.四、单词拼写46She agreed to (出租) the room to me. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)五、完成句子47We have (登记) at the hotel. (根据汉语提示完成句子)六、单词拼写48Our next class will take the form of a (辩论). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)49Mr Bl