广东省惠州中学2022-2023学年高一下学期年级期中考试英语试题

惠州中学高一年级期中考试英语（科目）试卷  

第一部分 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）

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Rave-on!

How about learning new skills on the guitar, drums and keyboard by video? Follow the touch-screen instructions to find lessons on each instrument, or search for a song to practice playing along to. Try our Professional Selection, with video clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual.

Show-in-a-day!

Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance! Experts in international music and dance styles will train you, and costumes provided for the performance help create a really special, individual show. Get your friends and family to come and see you perform, as no videoing or photography is allowed.

Archived-Images

Want to find out about a new band, or just want more information about an old favourite? Visit our collection to find out facts and figures, or see the actual possessions of famous bands and musicians you are interested in. You can actually get to touch things worn on stage at major rock and pop events, and there are plenty of other concert souvenirs.

Rhythm-studio

Get your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms (节奏) and sounds from the past to now, including Soul and Disco. Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor, then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away!

1. James likes collecting information about his favourite bands, which will he choose?

A. Rave-on!       B. Show-in-a-day!

C. Archived-Images.     D. Rhythm-studio.

2. In what way is Rhythm-studio different from Show-in-a-day?

A. Rhythm-studio offers free gifts from musicians.

B. Rhythm-studio has experts to teach face to face.

C. Rhythm-studio allows people to bring videos home.

D. Rhythm-studio gets family members to enjoy the shows.

3. Where can you most probably read the above information?

A. In a newspaper.     B. In a report.

C. In a science magazine.    D. In a travel brochure.

B

At 12, my father decided to take me on a trip to France. I had never been out of the country before, so I was very excited. My aunt, my father and I went around with my father showing us all the unbelievable sites in Paris. None of us spoke much French but we loved the city.

We had taken the subway all over the city and were congratulating ourselves on our mastering what is honestly an excellent subway design that is pretty easy to follow. We decided to visit Versailles by train. We chatted happily along the way until my father realized we were far into the French countryside and no one around spoke English.

We reached the end of the line and felt afraid when everyone finally left the train. An old man and his grandchild noticed us and came to help. He spoke no English, so in broken French we tried to explain. When he finally understood, this great man settled his grandson and showed us to the correct train and then boarded with us. 

Later we knew the truth that there was a train transfer (转乘) and he didn't want us to miss it. This kind man rode a train for an hour and a half out of his way to make sure that three Americans got where they wanted to be. He refused to let us pay for his ticket. He did it all with a gentle smile and patted our hands gently at the stop. Then in his quiet way, he boarded the train to return the way he had come.

What impressed me most was the man and his kindness during the amazing trip. Some Americans think the French are rude for some reason, but I always try to persuade them to change their minds with this very story.

4. What happened to the author and his family on the train?

A. They couldn't understand the signs of the train.

B. They failed to get off the train at the right time.

C. They had different opinions about where to go first.

D. They found it hard to communicate with the French.

5. How did the man help the author and his family?

A. He paid for their train tickets.   B. He showed them the returning way.

C. He invited them to travel together.  D. He led them to their place.

6. Which of the following can best describe the last paragraph?

A. Seeing is believing.                 B. Being kind is a good manner.

C. Travelling enriches one's life.         D. Helping others brings great pleasure.

7. What's the purpose of the author's writing the text?

A. To explain an unexpected problem.

B. To list the unbelievable sites in Paris.

C. To share an unforgettable foreign experience.

D. To show the importance of mastering a foreign language.

C

Fresh fruit juice has become increasingly popular in many diets - especially among those consumers who are pressed for time and concerned about their health. Fruit juice has also been linked to beliefs that it can help people lose weight. But is juicing really as healthy as we think?

A recent study reveals hard truths about fruit juice.

All fruits contain sugars and don’t seem to have harmful effects unless they contribute to extra daily calories. This is because the fiber (纤维) which is found in whole fruit is undamaged, and the sugar is contained within the fruit’s cells. It takes our digestive system a while to break these cells down and for sugar to enter the bloodstream.

This is not the case with fruit juice. Different from whole fruit, the natural sugar in fruit juice counts as “free sugars”, just like honey and added sugars. With the fiber removed, fruit juice’s sugar is absorbed more quickly. A sudden rise of blood sugar causes the pancreas (胰腺) to release insulin (胰岛素) to bring it back down to a normal level. Over time, this system can wear out, increasing the risk of developing type-2 diabetes (糖尿病).

In 2013, after analysing the health data of 100,000 people collected between 1986 and 2009, researchers found that fruit juice consumption was linked with increased risk of type-2 diabetes. They’ve concluded that even when fruit juice is similar in the nutrition (营养) to whole fruit, fruit juice leads to faster and larger changes in insulin levels since liquids pass through the stomach faster than solids.

“Although fruit juice is better than no fruit at all, there are lots of limits,” said Dr.Amy Smith, professor of medicine at the University of Virginia. “It particularly comes with risks when we consume more than 150 ml of free sugars per day, or when it puts us over our recommended calorie intake. It provides us with vitamins - but fruit juice is far from a quick fix.”

8. What leads to the increasing fruit juice popularity?

A. Experts’ recommendation.     B. Its obvious medical effects.

C. Its assumed benefits to health.    D. People’s improved life quality.

9. Why is whole fruit healthier?

A. It provides better nutrition.     B. Its fiber slows sugar absorption.

C. It protects our digestive system.    D. Its fiber helps remove extra sugar.

10. How did researchers draw the conclusion in 2013?

A. By observing the blood sugar level.       B. By comparing liquid and solid intake.

C. By analysing previously collected data.    D. By interviewing type-2 diabetes patients.

11. What is Dr. Smith’s attitude to fruit juice?

A. Positive.       B. Negative.           C. Objective.  D. Unclear.

D

The success of Blue Origin’s space tourism flights has caused concerns among the public. Many say it is a rich person’s game that is unnecessary when Earth badly needs help.

For Jane Smith, co-founder of Space View, the industry is not preventing Earth from help, but helping its residents better understand their world.

“Space exploration has played an important role in forming our understanding of our planet,” Smith said in an interview. “The most downloaded image in history is Earthrise that was taken in 1968 by Apollo astronauts as they circled the moon. Taking the photo was not on their schedule of activities but they were so struck by the scene that they rushed to record it. That one photograph helped humanity see Earth as a planet in space, and inspired an environmental movement.”

Space View, founded in 2019, is a firm using a giant balloon to send humans into the stratosphere (平流层). It is designing a luxurious capsule (豪华太空舱) that fits six passengers, who can relax in seats or enjoy a snack while flying 20 miles above Earth.

Smith explained that eventually, millions of people will have exciting space experience. Tickets for a ride through Space View currently run $125,000 a seat, but Smith said the “long-term vision is to bring the price down significantly”. “A ticket price of, say, $30,000—$840,000 would make the space trip affordable to many millions of people,” she added.

When asked about the public comments, Smith answered, “When people visit space and experience our Earth from that fantastic point, they connect deeply with our planet and the singular human family that inhabits it. It broadens their perspective (视角) and they return with a deepened understanding of social and environmental causes.”

12. What do the public think of Blue Origin’s space tourism fights?

A. Successful.        B. Inspiring.       C. Beneficial.        D. Costly.

13. Why does Jane Smith mention the photo of Earthrise?

A. To review the history of the photo.

B. To express respects to Apollo astronauts.

C. To remind people of the beauty of the space.

D. To explain the significance of space exploration.

14. What do we know about Space View?

A. It has made much money from space tourism.

B. It aims to make space tourism popular.

C. It plays a part in Blue Origin’s flights.

D. It has sent six passengers into space.

15. What would be the best title of the passage?

A. Is Space Tourism a Rich Person’s Game?

B. Can Everyone Experience Space Tourism?

C. Why Should the Public Know about Space?

D. How Has Space Tourism Developed Rapidly?

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。

Many people think of sharks as dangerous monsters. But human beings cause a far greater danger to them than they do to us. Although shark attacks do occur, they are quite rare. According to one estimate, however, humans kill 100 million sharks every year.    16  

Why should we save the sharks?

Sharks take up the top position on the food chain in the ocean. As sharks die off, the population of the animals that sharks consume will increase. This, in turn, means that the number of the creatures those animals eat will drop.    17   Fish that eat algae (藻类) are also included. This can cause algae to spread so much that it damages coral reefs.

   18   The ocean not only produces more oxygen than all the rainforests on Earth combined, but also removes half of the man-made greenhouse gas from the atmosphere. Once sharks die off, the global ecosystem will be upset, affecting all creatures including human beings.

Don’t use shark products

First, vitamin energy drinks and leather goods can be made from shark parts.    19   In addition, shark meat is sold around the world, sometimes under misleading names such as rock salmon or whitefish.

Shark fin soup is a popular dish. However, the process of getting fins is cruel. Fishermen cut the shark’s fins off and then throw the shark back into the water, still alive.    20   Sharks breathe by swimming, so a shark that can’t swim will die.

A. It is time for children to learn about sharks.

B. Shark oil is also used in many popular beauty products.

C. Then the shark dies slowly, sometimes over several days.

D. Actually, the killing of sharks will affect the whole planet.

E. People in some countries are especially keen on shark products.

F. Among them are some sea fish that humans consume every day.

G. This number is a warning that many kinds of sharks may die out.

第二部分  语言运用（共五节,满分75分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分）

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给A、B、C、D的四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

As a writer on an adventure sports magazine, I'd always refuse to do the adventurous stuff myself. I preferred to observe others and    21   their experiences to readers. Thus, when I was challenged to    22    a mountain in aid of charity — and to write about it afterwards—I was    23   .

Then it was    24    that I had a brilliant coach called Keith, who gave me knowledge about everything from building muscle groups to how to   25   tiredness. It quickly became obvious that the techniques of climbing were more    26   than I had imagined. Aware of the challenge, I forced myself to    27    a detailed action plan Keith made, working out    28    at the gym. My self-belief    29    alongside my muscle power, and I became confident about finishing the climb.

All too soon I was on a plane to my destination. That day, when I looked up at the mountain, I thought of    30   it. But then I remembered all the   31   I'd made and how upset Keith would be if I gave up — not to mention the sense of    32    I'd experience myself. With a deep breath fear   33   courage, I headed into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group. 

And as I am sitting here now, tapping on my laptop, I'm amazed at all the details I can recall: the burning    34   and the tiredness. Could I have been better prepared? Possibly. Would I be back for another go? Thankfully not. The feeling of being excited when standing on top of the world is definitely a    35   experience but one I will cherish forever.

第二节 (共2小题10空；每空1分,满分10分)

阅读下面小短文,根据上下文语境,选择合适的单词填入空白处,每个单词只使用一次,每个方框里有一个是多余的单词。

A

Mother earth is a place where   36   species can coexist. Unfortunately, wild animals have no place in the 21st century. Some people think that protecting these wild animals is a waste of   37  . But an increasing number of people come to realize that the disappearance of animals will result in a serious threat to   38  . It is hard to imagine what our world would be like without animals. There are enough farm animals providing us with sufficient and nutritious meat. Therefore, we don't need to make use of wild animals, especially the   39   ones. To protect animals is to protect our living environment. So great efforts should be made by every   40   to keep the diversity of animals.

B

Last month, our school launched a campaign whose   41   was to promote environmental protection. The campaign lasted for one week. Firstly, there was a photo display to show the serious pollution caused by human activities. Secondly, there was a lecture on many   42   that we could take in our daily life to protect the environment. For example, taking the bus or using the bike-sharing system would be a   43   way. Last but not least, we students were encouraged to   44   our classrooms with recycled materials. Through the campaign, we  45   a lot. We realize that it is our responsibility to leave a better, cleaner and healthier planet for future generations.

第三节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分,满分15分)

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。

Jing Xiu handicraft, a major school of    46    (tradition) Chinese embroidery (刺绣), has been listed as works of China’s own Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is at the risk of disappearing.

Jing Xiu, also called Gongting Xiu or Gong Xiu, was    47    (original) made for the royal household. Jing    48    (name) after Yanjing (now Beijing) in ancient China. In Chinese, Xiu means embroidery while Gong refers to the royal palace   49    (conquer) by the imperial (皇帝的) families.

The history of Jing Xiu    50    (date) back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) when special workshops were established    51    (produce) embroidery items for the imperial household. In the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties,    52    style of Jing Xiu took shape in terms of materials, hand-craftsmanship, and embroidery patterns.

Jing Xiu,    53    is well-known for the rigid standard of counted stitch (针脚) and symbolic patterns, took the lead of the Four Minor Embroidery Schools of Qing, along    54    the embroideries of Lu Xiu from Shandong Province, Bian Xiu from Henan Province, and Ou Xiu from Zhejiang Province. Jing Xiu stands out by    55    (it) strong influence on the style from the imperial qualities, a feature that is rare in Chinese embroidery arts.

第四节  (共10小题；每题1分,满分10分)

用所给词的适当形式填空。

56.She was _______(alarm) at the prospect of travelling alone.

57.You should work out more so as to keep______(energy).

58.I hope you will travel to China at your______ (convenient).

59.He treated the guests with ______(generous) and thoughtfulness.

60.The music ______ (equip) of the music studio was so expensive.

61.The park attracted travelers to come over to cycle and walk through the______(surround) forests.

62.These unknown ______ (perform) made a great show for the audience.

63.It was your______ (encourage) that filled me with strength.

64.The work of the charity is funded by many voluntary______(donate).

65.We selected her as our______ (represent) in government.

第五节 (共10小题25空；每空1分,满分25分, 要求用B2U2-B3U1范围内的词汇作答。)

根据中文提示,补全下面的句子。

66. 每个人都应意识到其中的风险。

Everybody should ________ ________ ________ the risks involved.

67. 平均起来,我做一顿饭要用一小时的时间。

________ ________, it takes me an hour to cook a meal.

68. 我忘记提醒珍妮时间改了。

I forgot to ________ Jenny ________ the changed time.

69. 专心于阅读一本书,她对外面发生的一切毫不知情。

________ ________ reading a book, she had no idea what’s going on outside.

70. 语言是属于人类的天赋。

Language is a gift ________ ________ humans.

71. 你能解释你缺席的原因吗？

Can you ________ ________ your absence?

72. 令他满意的是, 他的女儿取得了很大的进步。

________ ________ ________, his daughter made great progress.

73. 当他回到家,只有他的宠物陪伴着他。

When he got home, there was only his pet ________ ________ ________ .

74. 我利用这次旅游探索了这座古代城堡的历史。

I ________ ________ ________ this tour and explored the history of the ancient castle.

75. 他做过很多不同的工作,从歌手到厨师。

   He had a number of different jobs, which _________ _________ singer________ chef.

第三部分 写作（满分25分）

假定你是李华, 你的英国笔友John来信说, 想在假期来中国体验一下中国的传统节日, 希望你能给他做推荐。请你写一封电子邮件, 向他推荐一个中国传统节日, 并邀请他来参加, 包括以下要点：

1. 推荐的节日及推荐理由；

2. 表示邀请。

注意：

1. 词数80左右, 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯；

2. 参考词汇：lunar calendar农历；

3. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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参考答案：

1-3：CCA  4-7：BDAC   8-11：CBCC   12-15：DDBA   16-20：GFDBC

21-25：DCBDC   26-30：CACAD   31-35：BDABA

36-40：DFAEC   41-45：BDFCE

46.traditional  47.originally  48.is named  49.conquered   50.dates   51.to produce  52.the

53.which  54.with  55.its

56.alarmed  57.energetic   58.convenience   59.generosity   60.equipment   61.surrounding

62.performers   63.encouragement   64.donations   65.representative

66.be aware of   67.On average   68.remind of   69.Focusing on   70.belonging to   71.account for

72.To his satisfaction   73.to accompany him   74.take advantage of   75.range from to