【期中真题】广西南宁市第二中学2022-2023学年高一上学期期中英语试题(含听力）.zip

南宁二中2022-2023学年度上学期高一期中考试

英语

(时间120分钟，共150分)

第Ⅰ卷

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)

听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

例： How. much is the shirt?

A. £19.15      B. £9.15      C. £9.18

答案是B

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When does the rainy season start?

A. In November. B. In February. C. In January.

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What’s wrong with the man’s food?

A. It’s tasteless. B. It’s salty. C. It’s hot.

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What is Jennifer learning in school now?

A. To take pictures. B. To make sculptures. C. To draw.

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Which room has the man finished decorating?

A. The living room. B. The kitchen. C. The bathroom.

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Where are the speakers?

A. At a ball field. B. In a classroom. C. At a hospital.

第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

6. Where does Sam suggest going?

A. To a restaurant. B. To a cinema. C. To a coffee shop.

7. How does Rita feel about the plan?

A. Concerned. B. Excited. C. Disappointed.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

8. What will Clark help Annie do?

A. Water her plants. B. Clean her apartment. C. Feed her dog.

9. What day will Clark go to Annie’s house?

A. On Thursday. B. On Monday. C. On Friday.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

10. What was the program mainly about?

A. Horses and wars.

B. Horses from different countries.

C. Different uses of horses.

11. What seems to surprise the man?

A. Horses are still used for hard labor.

B. Horse races take place everywhere.

C. People use horses for fun.

12. What will the woman do this weekend?

A. Work on a farm. B. Attend a wedding. C. Go horse riding.

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

13. Where is the island?

A. It is in Asia. B. It is off the coast of Europe. C. It is in the Pacific Ocean.

14. Why did the man choose to go to the island?

A. It’s not far away B. It’s free of pollution. C. It’s small.

15. What does the woman think of the island?

A. Beautiful. B. Wild. C. Unusual.

16. How many people live on the island now?

A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight.

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】

17. Who are the announcements for?

A. The manager. B. The employees. C. The customers.

18. What time does the store usually close?

A. At five o’clock. B. At eight o’clock. C. At ten o’clock.

19. What item is free for another one if you buy one?

A. Women’s dresses. B. Men’s suits. C. Shoes.

20. What does the speaker suggest people do in the end?

A. Buy some music CDs. B. Leave the shop early. C. Go to a café.

第II卷

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)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Each year Canada Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, New Brunswick, celebrates our community’s rich and delicious heritage with our annual Chocolate Fest. Now in its 30th year, this week-long, family-oriented festival is “choc-full” of activities, fun events, and all things chocolate-related. Our beloved mascot, the Great Chocolate Mousse, and his lovely wife Tiffany, invite you to join us this August for the sweetest festival of the year — Chocolate Fest!

Carma Charlotte County Coffee Morning

9:30 a.m. to 12 noon

Location: St. Stephen Town Square

Come out and join us for a Starbucks coffee, cup of tea or juice and scrumptious home-baked goods, many featuring chocolate. Sponsored (赞助) by Carma Charlotte County and adoption programs — caring for homeless and feral cats.

Dots Delecto Birthday Party

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County

Who does St. Stephen love? Dot Larsen! Please join us for chocolate cake and chocolate milk and help celebrate Dot’s birthday. Come and play in our indoor/outdoor playground, have your face painted and enjoy a barbecue to help raise funds for the Barracuda Swim Team. For details call BGCCC, 466-4300.

Lucy the Lady Bug’s 1st Birthday Party

12 noon to 3 p.m.

Location: Kingsbrae Garden, St. Andrews

Come to celebrate with Lucy and her friends for a picnic on our front lawn (草坪) — bring your own picnic or have lunch at our Garden Cafe. At 2 p.m., join Lucy and her friends for an amazing race adventure through the big maze (迷宫), find treasure in the fantasy garden and much, much more!

Cost: $38/Family Day Pass, $16/Adult, $12/Students and Seniors, Free/Children 6 and younger.

21. What is special about Carma Charlotte County Coffee Morning?

A. It offers programmes to look after cats. B. It requires additional payment for adults.

C It allows one to enjoy outdoor activity. D. It provides a Starbucks coffee as award.

22. When is the Dots Delecto Birthday Party open?

A. 9:30 a. m. — 12:00 a. m. B. 11:00 a. m. — 2:00 p. m.

C. 12:00 a. m. — 3:00 p. m. D. 2:00 p. m. — 3:00 p. m.

23. How much at least should a couple with a boy aged 5 pay to join Lucy the Lady Bugs 1st Birthday Party?

A. $12. B. $32. C. $38. D. $44.

B

My name is Destiny, working at a Psychological Counselling Center. In my teens, there was nothing special about me. My older sister, Antia, is beautiful. My younger brother, Tye, is a talent at the age 13. He completely skipped the sixth grade. How do I compete with that?

My mom and I were home alone one day. I went into the room where she was watching television and I blurted out (脱口而出), “Mom, is there anything special about me?”

She thought about it for a moment and then turned down TV. She took a deep breath, took my hand and exhaled (呼气).

“You have the ability to say just the right thing at just the right time.”

“Really? Is that it, words?” I tried to keep my voice steady (稳定的) but I could hear the anger even as I fought to control it.

“It’s more than words, Destiny,” my mom said. I know my mother meant well but I felt worse than ever. I burst into tears.

The next day is when my whole life changed. I went to school earlier than before and noticed Darwin sitting across the room which was strange because no one ever noticed Darwin. Suddenly, Darwin stood up and threw away all his books, shouting loudly. I could hear screaming and crying but the sounds seemed distant as I focused my full attention on Darwin six feet in front of me. I felt the words swell up in me. “Darwin,” I heard myself say with a calm, steady voice. “I have family and friends with so much talent and potential and I have none. There is nothing special about me.” From the corner of my eye, I could see others staring at me in silence. I continued talking. “You are so smart. You can answer questions that the teacher hasn’t even asked yet. Do you know that everyone in this class is envious (嫉妒的) of you?” Hearing my words, he calmed down and gave me a big hug.

Then the teacher came. Learning about what happened, the teacher smiled, “That was a great job you did, young lady. Superman could not have done a better job than you did here today.” I couldn’t believe that she compared me to Super man. I work at Psychological Counselling Center now. There is a cork board over my desk filed with thank-you cards and letters from people who say they owe their lives, careers, or their families to my words. But tome, they are more than words. They are my super power!

24. Why does the author mention her sister and brother?

A. She is envious of them. B. She feels really proud of them.

C. She wants to show family love. D. She considers competing with them.

25. What is the author’s reaction to her mother’s words in Paragraph 6?

A. She said more words to her mother.

B. She could hardly believe her mother.

C. She understood her mother’s white lie.

D. She had doubt about her mother’s love.

26. What do we know about Darwin from the text?

A. He quarreled with his classmates. B. He lacked great talent and potential.

C. He failed again in the examination. D. He suddenly lost control for some reason.

27. Which is a suitable title for the text?

A. A Brave Superman B. The Power of Words

C. A Strange Classmate D. The Future of a Career

C

When people reunite with their loved ones, it's usually all extremely happy moment. But what is their most common response to seeing them again? It may seem strange, but most of the time they break down in tears.

Now a group of psychologists (心理学家) from Yale University say they have found the reason why, and that crying tears  of joy may well be the body's way of keeping emotional(情感的）balance.

“They seem to take place when people are overtaken by strong positive emotions, and people who do this seem to recover better from those strong emotions, ”Oriana Aragon, the lead researcher said.

Aragon and her fellow psychologists looked at hundreds of participants’ emotional responses to different things, including happy reunions and cute babe. Many participants said they would react in a negative or aggressive  way to the positive things to cry at happy moments and want to pinch(捏) a  cute baby's face or even, tell them“I want to eat you up!” But then researchers found that these people were able to calm down from strong emotions more quickly.

There are many other examples of times when people respond to a positive experience with a negative emotional reaction, At an exciting concert, fans scream at their idols(偶像).People who have just had a big lottery win are often in floods of tears* “These findings advance our understanding of how people express and control their emotions, which is importantly related to mental and physical health, the quality of relationships with others, and even how well people work together/' said Aragon.

28 What have the psychologists from Yale University found in their research?

A. Crying tears of joy helps to balance emotions.

B. The reason why people cry with tears.

C. People recover slowly from strong emotions

D. Strong negative feelings are useful to people.

29. What does the underlined “they” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?

A. Times when people reunite with friends.

B. Participants’emotional responses.

C. Times when people cry tears of  joy.

D. Strong    positive emotions.

30. Which of the following agrees with the findings of the research?

A. Kissing a cute baby. B. Crying at good news.

C. Crying at a failure. D. Laughing at happy reunions,

31. Where does the passage most likely come from?

A. A popular biology book. B. A children literature book,

C. A science fiction novel. D. A psychological science journal.

D

Imagine a world where you move around in front of a personal computer in your own sound space. You listen to your, favorite songs, play loud computer games or watch a movie - all without other people hearing the sound. That is the possibility presented by "sound beaming,'' a new technology from Noveto Systems, an Israeli company.

On Friday, the company debuted (首发) a desktop device that sends sound directly to a listener without the need for headphones or a special receiver. No veto Systems gave The Associated Press (AP) a chance to test its SoundBeamer 1.0 before its debut. The AP's Louise Dixon writes that listening to the device is like something from a science fiction movie. The sound seems so close that it feels like it is inside your cars while also in front, above and behind them.

Noveto expects the device will have many uses. Office workers could listen to music or conference calls without others hearing. People could play a game, a movie or music without waking up others in the same room. Because the device does not use headphones, it is possible to hear other sounds in the room clearly.

The device uses a 3-D technology that finds and follows the ear position of the listener. It sends ultrasonic (超声的) waves to create sound pockets by the user's cars. Sound can be heard in stereo or 3-D. The 3-D method creates sound on all sides of the listener, the company said.

The demo (样本) version of the device included nature videos of birds on a lake, bees flying and a quiet waterway. Most people trying the technology for the first time just say, 'Wow. I really don't believe it. It sounds like a speaker, but no one else can hear it ... it's supporting you and you're in the middle of everything. It's happening around you.”

By changing a setting the sound can follow a listener around when they move their head. It is also possible to move out of the sound beam's path and hear nothing at all.

While the idea of sound beaming is not new, Noveto was the first to launch the technology. Its chief executive officer Christophe Ramstein said a “smaller" version of the device will be ready for release to consumers next year.

32. What does the Soundbeamer Product mainly feature?

A. Its various uses.

B. The application of 3-D technology.

C. An escape from other sounds around.

D. The absence of headphones for a listener.

33. How do the people on trial find the device?

A. Scientific. B. Fashionable.

C. Lifelike. D. Convenient.

34. What can a user do with the device?

A. Make sound pockets. B. Enjoy natural scenes.

C. Play games with friends. D. Produce a science fiction movie.

35. What will get improved about the device?

A. Its original idea. B. Its present size.

C. Its positioning ability. D. Its sound effect.

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。并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。

If your school doesn’t offer a particular club or group that you’re interested in, starting your own is a great way to meet new people and spend time doing something you enjoy. ___36___. Read on to get step-by-step instructions on how to start a high school club.

Define the Club’s Purpose and Goals

___37___. Figure out what the purpose of the club is, what activities you want members to take part in. For example, if you’re starting that ski club, will the purpose of the club be organizing ski trips? Discussing skiing gear?Giving lectures from ski experts? By figuring this out now, you will be able to provide a clearer and more complete vision of your club when you present the idea to the school and potential members.

___38___

It’s time to recruit some members. Mention your club to your friends and people you think will be interested. If your school allows it, create and post flyers a week or two before the first meeting that briefly state the club’s name, purpose, and time and date of the first meeting. Try to make these flyers eye-catching and interesting to look at. Catch students’ interest and convince more people to attend the first meeting.

Assign Duties and Plan Events

At one of the first few meetings, you should assign leadership roles to help keep the club running smoothly. ___39___. Once you have your club organized and a leadership structure established, start planning activities for club members. These activities can take place during club meetings or at special events outside of meetings. Potential ideas to consider include bringing in guest speakers, and planning club outings, organizing fundraisers.

Establish a Budget

Schools often provide stipends to official clubs, and this may be enough to cover your expenses. If not, consider fundraisers or club dues to raise enough money to keep the club active. Most clubs require some money to stay running, even if it is only a small amount to cover printing costs and snacks. ___40___. Your accountant should develop a budget that gives a rough estimate of the expenses your club will expect to have.

A. Spread the Word

B. Learn how to properly register your club and make it official

C. Once you know what you want your club to be about, it’s time to get more specific

D. Some clubs may need a much larger sum if they use a lot of materials or go on trips

E. Hold Your First Club Meeting

F. You’ll also get leadership experience that can help strengthen your resume and college applications

G. Hold elections or nominate people to fill these positions

第三部分 语言运用(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)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

We had just come back home after a big trip. My 5-year-old boy, Baldwin, couldn't ____41____ to share our stories with his grandmother. Our final ____42____ is the Appalachian Trail, one of the longest footpaths in the world. We finished the route without any ____43____ in 209 days. The ____44____ was really hard work, but full of fun. The landscape along the way was ____45____, with green woods and wild animals like kangaroos. My husband and I had little time to ____46____ our own physical pain from walking so many kilometers, but tried hard to keep our little boy happy and excited. When we were tired, we got to eat Skittles, a colorful sweet treat, to make my son____47____. We slept in a tent, ____48____ at 5: 30 in the morning and walking all day. Talking with other hikers along the way prevented ____49____ and brought extra joy.

My son was even several months _____50_____ than “Buddy Backpacker”, a boy who once held the record for the youngest person for the route. We had been hiking _____51_____ my son was two years old. We took every opportunity to go outside and _____52_____ the world. It may seem like an impossible activity for a child. However, it turned out that he was strong enough to _____53_____ it. My son's trip earned _____54_____ from Dale, the oldest person to hike the route. He said, “It's going to change his life forever. Baldwin has gone through some hardships, making him stronger. This challenge contributes to his social and _____55_____ development. He will smile through his life.”

41. A. regret B. wait C. promise D. decide

42. A. agreement B. edge C. movement D. destination

43. A. vehicle B. direction C. luggage D. supply

44. A. jogging B. surfing C. hiking D. hunting

45. A. available B. normal C. awful D. dramatic

46. A. pay attention to B. put on C. add to D. live up to

47. A. brave B. concerned C. grateful D. energetic

48. A. lying B. waking C. talking D. settling

49. A. laziness B. sadness C. boredom D. injury

50. A. shorter B. younger C. earlier D. quicker

51. A. if B. since C. until D. because

52. A. change B. recognise C. explore D. photograph

53. A. make B. feel C. know D. find

54. A. prize B. lesson C. praise D. harvest

55. A. emotional B. intellectual C. imaginative D. magical

第二节(共10题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

It was my first day of senior high school. Looking at ___56___ I had prepared for the new school year, I was filled with curiosity and ___57___ (anxious).

I was anxious to look around as soon as I got to school. I felt ___58___ (extreme)curious about everything, the new dining hall, the new library, the new labs, the new classrooms, etc. It would be ___59___ new start for me. And I was looking forward to seeing my new teachers and classmates. But at the same time I ___60___ (wonder)if my new classmates would like to make friends with me. Would the teachers be strict with us students?

I was ___61___ (relax)when my English teacher asked me, “What else can I do to help you, Li Le?” I found all the teachers kind and helpful. As I thought it important ___62___ (get)on well with my classmates, when I found several boys play basketball in the P.E. class, I asked to join them. We enjoyed ourselves that morning and soon became good friends.

I made ___63___ to start well on the first day. ___64___ (adapt)well to senior high school life wasn’t easy for me as a freshman, so I must learn to make ___65___ (arrange)for everything at school. But I knew I would have a happy school life here.

第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

66. 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Jimmy来信说，进入高中后，自己不适应高中生活，学习和心理压力日益增大，学习和生活受到了影响。请你用英文写一封回信。内容要点如下：

1. 表示理解并给予安慰 2. 提出建议

注意：(1)词数80左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;

(2)信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Jimmy.

I’m sorry to hear that you are so stressed in your senior high school that your life and study has been affected.

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Yours,

Li Hua

第二节(满分25分)

67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Jenny was the only child in her home. She had a quarrel (争吵) with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily.

She couldn’t help crying sadly when she thought of the scolding (指责) from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat, but it was not possible for her, since she had nothing with her. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she had to leave.

The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?”

“Oh, yes…, but I don’t have money on me...” she replied.

“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man, “come in.” The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.

“What is it?” asked the man kindly.

“Nothing, actually I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she dried her tears, “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother, drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so cruel compared to a stranger! !”

Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your thanks to her?”

Jenny sat there, speechless; she remembered mother’s familiar face and weathered hands. “Why did I not think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel thankful, but I have never thanked my mum for what she has done for me.”

On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1:

Approaching the doorway Jenny took a deep breath.

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Paragraph 2:

A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back.

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