重庆市长寿中学校2022-2023学年高一下学期4月期中英语试题

重庆市长寿中学校高一下•半期考试

英语试题

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）

1．Who does the man suggest the woman invite?

A. Mary.   B. Carly.   C. Joanna.

2．What was the weather usually like on Sallyˈs birthday?

A. Rainy . B. Sunny.  C. Windy.

3．Why does the man think he wonˈt get good marks?

A. He isnˈt good at some subjects. B. He missed several lessons.

C. He hasnˈt prepared well.

4．What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Friends.    B. Mother and son.

C. Saleswoman and customer.

5．What time will it go dark tomorrow?

A. At 4:00 p.m.    B. At 5:00 p.m.       C. At 6:00 p.m.

第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

听第6段材料，回答第6-7题。

6．What do the speakers want to do?

A. Rent a place.    B. Decorate an office.    C. Sell their artworks.

7．What can be said about the Johnson Building?

A. It is near a river.     B. It is quite high.    C. It is creative.

听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。

8．What is the purpose of the womanˈs call?

A. To order a meal. B. To apply for a job. C. To ask about a course.

9．What do we know about Crystal?

A. She is a teacher. B. She cooks alone.  C. She is unpopular.

10．What will the man do for the woman?

A. Sign her up.     B. Return her call.   C. Cook her a meal.

听第8段材料，回答第11-13题。

11．What do the speakers think of the result of their effort?

A. It is unwelcome. B. It is unexpected.   C. It is unsuccessful.

12．When will the borrowed room be ready to use?

A. In two days. B. In three days. C. In seven days.

13．What does the woman suggest they do?

A. Tell people to stop.   B. Eat some of the food.

C. Ask a neighbor for help.

听第9段材料，回答第14-17题。

14．Where is the woman now?

A. In the UK.  B. In Bahrain.   C. In Australia.

15．Why is the woman moving?

A. To complete an order. B. To teach a language.   C. To start a job.

16．How is the woman suitable for her new role?

A. She speaks a foreign language.      B. She has a good education.

C. She has experience.

17．How does the woman sound?

A. Excited.    B. Confused.   C. Anxious.

听第10段材料，回答第18-20题。

18．Who is the speaker?

A. A nurse. B. A doctor. C. A student.

19．What can be said about British people?

A. Some of them save many lives. B. Not many have life-saving skills.

C. They learn early how to save lives.

20．What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A. Research on first aid. B. Where first aid is taught.

C. Teaching first aid to children.

第二部分  阅读（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）

A

Wise Self-Help Books for Teens

The Mindfulness Journal for Teens

By Jennie Marie Battistin

Journaling is a great way to process your thoughts and reflect on things that are bothering you, but sometimes itˈs hard to know where to start. This journal is full of breathing exercises and meditations（冥想）that teens can use to help with anxiety and work through whatever life throws at them, from schoolwork to socialising.

Grown: The Black Girlsˈ Guide to Glowing up

By Melissa Cummings-Quarry and Natalie A. Carter

This beautifully illustrated book, written by the founders of the Black Girlsˈ Book Club，is described as a＂celebration of Black British girlhood＂, and is aimed at empowering young Black girls in a world where they are often either misrepresented, or not represented at all. Full of quotes from inspirational Black women（including the brilliant author Candice Carty-Williams and former Spice Girl Mel B），Grown includes writing on various topics.

Totally Me: The Teenage Girlˈs Survival Guide

By Sandy Rideout and Yvonne Collins

Written by a pair of best friends whoˈve known each other since their own teenage years, Totally Me is a guidebook for teen girls on friendships，relationships, schoolwork，and dealing with your parents. Each section of the book deals with a different subject，and there are quizzes（智力游戏）that teen readers can work through alone or with friends.

You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be

By Marcus Rashford

Written by footballer and campaigner Marcus Rashford，You Are a Champion is part memoir（回忆录）and part advice book，combining stories from Rashfordˈs life with advice on how to learn from your mistakes, advocate for others, and be comfortable with yourself. With a focus on empathy(同理心), community and positive thinking, You Are a Champion is an essential read for teens, particularly sports fans, who are working out who they are.

21．What is the aim of the first book？

A. To teach teens how to read othersˈ thoughts.

B. To show how to be a journalist.

C. To teach teens how to deal with anxiety.

D. To show how to keep a balance between schoolwork and social life.

22．What is a characteristic of the second book？

A. It has few illustrations. B. It includes many quotes.

C. It offers plenty of quizzes. D. It explores a well-represented topic.

23．Which book is based on the authorˈs own experience？

A.The Mindfulness Journal for Teens.

B.Grown: The Black Girlsˈ Guide to Glowing up.

C.Totally Me: The Teenage Girlˈs Survival Guide

D.You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be.

B

Félix “Andarin＂Carvajal was a born runner. As a boy, he spent his childhood running up and down nearby hills. Years later, as a postman, Carvajal became well-known in the city of Havana, and eventually, he began to put his fame to use， seeking out donations so he might represent Cuba as a marathon runner at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri. At the time, there was no state support for Olympic athletes in Cuba.

But even with the money, Carvajal nearly didnˈt make it there. His journey to the Games took him first to New Orleans，where he lost all the money he had saved up for the trip. In a foreign city, Carvajal began to walk north up along the Mississippi River to St. Louis. It was hundreds of miles, but between walking and hitching(搭便车) rides, he was able to reach St. Louis in time for his event.

It was August in St. Louis and Carvajal stood in the staging area，hungry and out of shape and tired. Carvajal took off to a commanding early lead despite the fact that he had not eaten for two days. Carvajal had never particularly believed in pacing himself. Carvajal was mostly self-trained and his ideas about running had always been straightforward: to run far and run fast and run until you canˈt go anymore. But 26.2 miles is a long distance. Carvajal was reported to have picked and eaten five green apples while running and became badly ill with a stomachache. Miraculously, Carvajal managed to return to the race and finish in fourth place.

The 1904 Olympics was the peak of Carvajalˈs international career. But he remained a runner for the rest of his life. At 55 years old, Carvajal ran the entire length of Cuba along the countryˈs main highway, a distance of nearly 700 miles. Toward the end of his life, he performed a short running demonstration."This is to show you that I still run," he told the crowd.

24．What did Carvajal use his fame to do?

A. Get a job as a postman.

B. Inspire more people to run.

C. Support professional athletes in Cuba.

D. Raise money for his trip to the Olympics.

25．What happened to Carvajal according to paragraph 2?

A. He lost all his money.          B. He got lost in a foreign city.

C. He traveled round New Orleans. D. He walked to the Mississippi River.

26．What did Carvajal believe in?

A. Keeping pace with most runners.

B. Running fast from the beginning.

C. Speeding up in the middle of a race.

D. Running at an average speed all through a race.

27．Which is the best title of the passage?

A. A man always in need.     B. A man born for medals.

C. A man always on the move. D. A man devoted to charity.

C

Nowadays, more stores and restaurants are not accepting cash as payment. Instead, customers must pay with a credit card(信用卡), or by smartphone app.

Many business owners say that being cashless has helped them streamline the way their business runs. Staff members donˈt have to worry about having enough money in the cash register to make change or about taking bills and coins to the bank.

However，according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, more than 8 million households in the United States donˈt have bank accounts. Also, many people, including kids, donˈt meet the requirements for a credit card.

A cashless economy（经济）is not an inclusive economy. There are consumers (消费者)who canˈt get a credit card, because of low income.When stores refuse to accept cash, they exclude(排斥)low-income or homeless people,” says Tazra Mitchell, a policy director at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute.

Plus, people who do have credit cards might prefer to pay in cash.“Cash is used by almost eight in 10 people in the US every month. Thatˈs more than any other payment type,” says Nick Bourke, a director at the Pew Charitable Trustsˈ consumer finance project.

Lawmakers in several places have taken steps to ban（禁止）cashless stores. A handful of major cities , including New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , have already passed laws to address the problem. In San Francisco, California, a law banning cashless stores was passed last May. It says most stores in the city must allow customers to pay with cash. Derek Remski helped write the San Francisco law. Remski says, "Itˈs about understanding that not everyone has equal access to things."

28．What does the underlined word “streamline" in paragraph 2 probably

mean?

A. Record. B. Understand. C. Redevelop.  D. Simplify.

29．What does Tazra Mitchell think of a cashless economy?

A. It is unfair to some people.         B. It is enjoyed by bank workers.

C. It is advantageous to customers. D. It is the result of the marketplace.

30．What can we learn from paragraph 5?

A. Stores should allow more than one payment type.

B. Cashless stores will be driven out of the market.

C. Cash payment is still very popular with consumers.

D. Paying with credit cards has its own disadvantages.

31．What was some citiesˈ attitude towards going cashless?

A. They encouraged it.       B. They fought against it.

C. They cared little about it.   D. They were hopeful about it.

D

400 million tons of plastic are generated annually, most of which comes from single-use plastic. While countries are making progress in reducing this waste through paper bags and straws，there are still applications where the properties of plastic are necessary.

Transparent（透明的）wood is an alternative for such applications and is highly preferred since it prevents the harm of petroleum-derived(石油衍生的)plastic products. German scientist Siegfried Fink first created transparent wood in the year 1992，and over the past three decades it has been significantly improved by other researchers as well.

In its natural form, wood is not transparent. However，researchers have found that removing lignin, a naturally occurring biopolymer that provides structural support for the plant tissue，can make it transparent. To do so, the wood is soaked in a warm solution consisting of multiple chemicals, followed by boiling it in another solution. This removes the lignin completely and turns the wood white. However，the space that was occupied by lignin needs to be filled up to maintain structural integrity. This process is done by using a resin(树脂) at a temperature of 185 Fahrenheit（85℃）.

The final product can have as much as 90 transparency, and it doesnˈt break easily. More importantly, it is more biodegradable than glass or plastic.

While transparent wood isnˈt commercial yet, it has been employed in a wide variety of applications ranging from construction to energy storage, making flexible electronics and packaging.

The researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) conducted a life-cycle analysis（LCA）of transparent wood to determine the environmental impact of its production and end-of-life（EOL）cycle. The study found that using hydrogen peroxide for delignification, followed by using epoxy for infiltration，was the most eco-friendly. When scaled up for industrial production，the former method would lower electricity consumption by as much as 98.8 percent.

EOL analysis showed that transparent wood had a reduced ecological impact compared to polyethylene（聚乙烯），paving the way for it to be commercially adapted to replace the petroleum-based material.

32．Why is transparent wood preferred compared to plastic？

A. It is environmentally friendly. B. It can be used repeatedly.

C. It can be used longer.      D. It is easier to make.

33．What is paragraph 3 mainly about？

A. The natural form of wood.   B. The importance of chemicals

C. How lignin keeps wood strong. D. How transparent wood is made.

34．What did the researchers at IIT find about transparent wood？

A. Potential damage caused by it to the environment.

B. The most eco-friendly way to produce it.

C. It will replace plastic soon.

D. It can be recycled.

35．What can be expected of transparent woodˈs marketing？

A. Promising. B. Difficult. C. rewarding. D. Uncertain.

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。

Itˈs easy to get overwhelmed when you have a lot on your plate. Between work responsibilities and personal duties，life can get stressful.    (36)       By creating organized to-do lists, you can prioritize（优先处理）the things you need to do，keep track of what still needs to be finished，and feel productive and prepared in all areas of your life.

List all of the tasks that you need to finish. These can range from＂shower＂ to “finish the presentation for work next week” to “find a present for Momˈs birthday next month”. As you can see, these tasks range in their nature，their importance，and the time they will take. Donˈt worry about following a pattern or organizing them that will happen later.       (37)        

Sort your master list into categories. For example, you may have a to-do list for work and a to-do list for home.      (38)       There is no point in looking at your personal to-do list while youˈre sitting in your office，so put it away！

Make your list aesthetically-pleasing(赏心悦目的). This may sound superficial（表面的）and unnecessary, but it really can help change the way you look at your to-do list.    (39)      Write on a piece of attractive stationery（信纸），or post it on a pretty board. Just create a list that inspires you to stay motivated and get things checked off.

    (40)        Keep it simple! This will help you organize your tasks in order of priority, and you wonˈt feel overwhelmed looking ahead at tasks for tomorrow, next week, or next month. Be realistic about what you can finish in 24 hours. Your daily to-do lists should have less than ten things, and maybe even less than five.

A. Write or type it out in your favorite color.

B. Make your to-do lists for the current day only.

C. For now, just write down every responsibility you can think of.

D. It can be a parent, a friend, a significant other, or a co-worker.

E. Itˈs even more stressful when you forget something important.

F. Undoubtedly you can switch from one thing to another with a little transition time.

G. By creating separate lists, you can focus your attention and energy on one set of tasks at a time.

36．A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E   F. F   G. G

37．A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E   F. F   G. G

38．A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E   F. F   G. G

39．A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E   F. F   G. G

40．A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E   F. F   G. G

第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

Julia Jarmanˈs family was upset when she was diagnosed（诊断）with cancer. But soon, her grandson Vigil made a plan to fill Jarmanˈs last days with an unforgettable  (41)  .

When Vigilˈs high school prom（舞会）was  (42)  ， his sister said: “Why donˈt you just take Grandma to the prom？” Hearing his sisterˈs   (43)  ，the17-year-old immediately remembered that Jarman had  (44)  been to a prom. But his school had a（n）  (45)  that students could only have partners under 20，so Vigil first  (46)  the principal（校长）of his school to ask him if he could bring his grandmother. Luckily，the principal gave him  (47)  . Excited, the teenager asked his granny if she would like to  (48)  the first prom of her life，and she  (49)  the invitation.

While other teenagers walked into the venue with girls of their   (50)  ，Vigil entered with his grandmother on his arm. At first,Vigil wasnˈt sure how his schoolmates would   (51)  to watching him dance with Jarman. Later, he was   (52)  to see everyone welcomed her.

The DJ played Jarmanˈs favorite song. Vigil recalled the  (53)  moment:＂She almost had me crying as she was singing it along with me while we were dancing.＂

Vigilˈs mother felt proud of him for putting in the   (54)  to please his grandmother. The teenager said: “My grandmother is my best friend；I just wanted to do something   (55)  for her.ˈˈ

"That night was wonderful," Jarman revealed.

41．A. dream  B. memory C. adventure D. performance

42．A. behind the scenes B. in the way    C. around the corner  D. out of sight

43．A. suggestion   B. comment C. decision D. encouragement

44．A. never   B. frequently   C. sometimes   D. once

45．A. habit   B. purpose C. order   D. policy

46．A. begged B. contacted   C. persuaded   D. thanked

47．A. information   B. permission C. confirmation D. explanation

48．A. organize B. reserve C. observe D. attend

49．A. declined B. considered   C. accepted D. expected

50．A. age B. height  C. class D. family

51．A. agree B. adapt   C. react D. stick

52．A. puzzled B. amused C. ashamed D. relieved

53．A. hopeful B. ideal C. touching D. proud

54．A. money   B. effort C. belief   D. trouble

55．A. special  B. difficult C. regular  D. familiar

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

Spring is the best time to visit Jiangnan, the regions around the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, for wonderful     (56)       (view), rich culture, delicious food and warm weather. Among the top venues is Taizhou city in East Chinaˈs Zhejiang province,     (57)     off-the-beaten-path destination that offers an authentic Jiangnan travel experience.

      (58)       (locate) downtown, the 1-kilometer-long Jiazhi ancient street is lined up with more than 30 old buildings, such as pawnshops and taverns, which     (59)      (repair) to their original state in accordance with strict building standards over the past few years. The ancient parts were numbered, drawn and dismantled（拆除）, while three-dimensional architecture(三维建筑) models were made     (60)      the same time to guide the repair later. The prosperity of the street dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), as a bustling hub to distribute     (61)    (vary) goods due to the marine industry. Today,    (62)    is open again to the locals and tourists after renovation, with more businesses     (63)      (raise) the cityˈs night economy.

The district organizes culture and music events    (64)     (regular). At the downtownˈs square, there are young bands singing on the grass for audience,    (65)     can rest in their own camps. Donˈt hesitate to show your talent if you happen to see one.

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

根据所给的中文或首字母填空，每空一词。

66．The Prime Minister _____________（宣布）the start of the project.

67．Will it be _________(方便的）for you to chat with me on the Internet tonight?

68．It is known to us all that doing eye exercises b________ our eyes.

69．Stop ________(非法的) hunting immediately.

70．Iˈm also_______(提醒，使想起) of the danger they are in.

71．The street was _____________(挤满）with crazy fans of the pop star.

72．I would be grateful if you could offer me an o________to attend your university.

73．He showed his ___________（满意）by nodding his head.

74．Trolls often use several ________(错误的；假的) names so that they can stay on a site.

75．With the final exam a_________, he will devote himself to preparing for it.

76．The Tibetan antelope was _______(去除) from the endangered species list.

77．Human activities are _______(威胁,危及) animals and plants.

78．Polar bears, like all wild animals, should be photographed from a safe d________.

79．They escaped from the accident_____________(以某种方法).

80．When asked how he came up with the excellent idea, he said one of his childhood experiences was the original __________（灵感） to begin his story.

第二节 (满分 25 分)

假如你是李华,你所在的学校要举办以 The Power of Music为主题的演讲比赛. 请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：

(1)与音乐有关的一次经历；

(2)音乐的力量或影响。

注意：

(1)词数80左右

(2)可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯

重庆市长寿中学校高一下•半期考试英语参考答案

1-20．ABCBA    ABCAA     BCCAC     CABBC

21-25．CBDDA     26-30.BCDAC     31-35.BADBA      36-40.ECGAB

41-55．BCAAD    BBDCA     CDCBA

56.views；   57.an；    58.Located；      59.have been repaired；     60.at；

61.various；     62.it；     63.to raise；    64.regularly；     65 .who

66.announced；      67.convenient；       68.benefits；

69.illegal；          70.reminded；         71.crowded；

72.opportunity；     73.satisfaction；       74.false；

75.approaching；     76.removed；         77.threatening；

78.distance；        79.somehow；         80.inspiration

Good morning, everyone,

写作：

My name is Li Hua. Itˈs an honor to be here to share with you the speech themed The power of music.

When it comes to music,we have our own stories. As for me, music actually offered me enough power to overcome difficulties. When failing in the mid-term examination, I felt so upset that I refused to communicate with my friends, even my parents. When I heard some inspiring songs, which gave me confidence, I gradually ignored the failure and spared no effort to study. Finally, I made great progress in the final examination.From my experience, I hope that you can obtain the power which music offers to achieve your own dreams.

Thanks for your listening.