【期中真题】湖南省长沙市第一中学2022-2023学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题.zip

一中2022-2023年高一第一学期期中考试

英语

第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 40 分)

第一节 (共11小题;每小题2.5分，满分27.5)

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。

A

In the fall of 1985, I was a bright-eyed girl heading off to Howard University, aiming at a legal career and dreaming of sitting on a Supreme Court bench somewhere. Twenty-one years later I am still a bright-eyed dreamer and one with quite a different tale to tell.

My grandma, an amazing woman, graduated from college at the age of 65. She was the first in our family to reach that goal. But one year after I started college, she developed cancer. I made the choice to withdraw from college to care for her. It meant that school and my personal dream would have to wait.

Then I got married with another dream: building my family with a combination of adopted and biological children. In 1999, we adopted our first son. To lay eyes on him was fantastic — and very emotional. A year later came our second adopted boy. Then followed son No.3. In 2003, I gave birth to another boy.

You can imagine how fully occupied I became, raising four boys under the age of 8! Our home was a complete zoo — a joyous zoo. Not surprising, I never did make it back to college fulltime. But I never gave up on the dream either. I had only one choice: to find a way. That meant taking as few as one class each semester.

The hardest part was feeling guilty about the time I spent away from the boys. They often wanted me to stay home with them. There certainly were times I wanted to quit, but I knew I should set an example for them to follow through the rest of their lives.

In 2007, I graduated from the University of North Carolina. It took me over 21 years to get my college degree!

I am not special, just single-minded. It always struck me that when you're looking at a big challenge from the outside, it looks huge, but when you're in the midst of it, it just seems normal. Everything you want won’t arrive in your life on one day. It’s a process. Remember: little steps add up to big dreams.

1. Why did the author quit school in her second year of college?

A. She wanted to study by herself. B. She fell in love and got married.

C. She suffered from a serious illness. D. She decided to look after her grandma.

2. What can we learn about the author from Paragraphs 4 and 5?

A. She ignored her guilty feeling for her sons. B. She wanted to remain a fulltime housewife.

C. She was busy yet happy with her family life. D. She was too confused to make a correct choice.

3. What does the author mostly want to tell us in the last paragraph?

A. Failure is the mother of success. B. Little by little, one goes far.

C. Every coin has two sides. D. Well begun, half done.

4. Which of the following can best describe the author?

A. Caring and determined. B. Honest and responsible.

C. Ambitious and sensitive. D. Innocent and single-minded.

B

If you want to stay in shape, but don’t have the time to go to the gym, the Mobile Gym is a good solution. It’s basically a large bus filled with the latest fitness equipment. You can find everything you need for a complete workout, and here’s the best part—you don’t need to go to the gym, and the gym comes to you!

The Mobile Gym was the idea of Adam Zickerman, founder of Inform Fitness, a popular chain of gyms across the United States. It hit him when he ordered lunch from a food truck one afternoon. So why not put a gym on a truck?

Zickerman experimented with a few designs and then invested $ 60,000 on making adaptations and fixing machines. He didn’t really need an advertising budget as the bus advertised itself. Carole Pallmeyer, for instance, found herself driving behind the Mobile Gym one day. At first she thought it was a regular bus with ads for a gym. But then she realized the bus itself was a gym, so she booked workout sessions for her entire family. “We are all busy, but we know the bus is coming and make sure we are home at 4:30 for the workouts,” she said. “You forget you’re on a bus because the workouts are tightly scheduled.”

Unfortunately, it is illegal to use the fitness equipment while the bus is moving, so you don’t get to save time by working out during the rush time. It operates only once a week, only two clients (客户) can be accommodated at a time on the bus. And it doesn’t come cheap. Sessions start at $100, while in-house workouts are $65. But the Mobile Gym appears to be a big hit.

“There are so many benefits to having the Mobile Gym come to you,” Zickerman said. “Only five to seven exercises complete a total- body workout when performed using our special equipment.” He also added that a 20-minute workout might sound easy, but it is really difficult and provides instant results. “It is very challenging and clients understand quickly why rest is important between workouts.”

5. What inspired Zickerman to invent the Mobile Gym?

A. A usual order for a meal.

B. A casual visit to a gym.

C. A tight schedule for workout.

D. A specific experience of exercise.

6. Which of the following is NOT the benefit of the Mobile Gym?

A. It offers special equipment.

B. It can meet the need of a total-body workout.

C. It makes it possible for clients to do exercise on their way work.

D. It provides clients with an appropriate and effective workout.

7. What’s Zickerman’s attitude towards the Mobile Gym?

A. Concerned.

B. Negative.

C. Objective.

D. Positive.

C

We live in a time when robots amuse, teach and surprise us. Robots are beginning to offer physical help and artificial intelligence (AI) beyond our expectations. AI could be used to help solve important challenges like ageing societies, environmental threats and global conflicts.

But many of us wonder whether AI will become so intelligent in human communication that the dividing line between human and artificial beings will become less clear. Also, once our human bodies and minds are improved with AI and robotics, what will it mean to be human?

From an engineering point of view, these advanced abilities are still very far away. A number of problems need to be overcome. For now, robots and computers are completely dependent on a power source — they require a lot of electricity. Another problem is the complexity of human communication. While a one-off natural language conversation in a specific situation with a robot can feel realistic, communicating with people in many other situations is quite another matter.

For example, when you call an artificial lost-and-found robot at an airport, a pleasant conversation is possible because there are only a limited number of goals the caller has. However, in creating a more extended relationship, for example, with a robotic pet, the robot needs to have inner goals, a lot of memory that relates experiences to various situations, and it needs to develop these abilities over time.

Through smart tricks, a robot can seem more intelligent than it is. Humans are likely to make sense of the robot’s behaviors in a human way. However, in order to sustain a meaningful relationship which deepens and develops over time, a richer artificial inner life will need to be created.

8. What is the message conveyed in Paragraph 2?

A. AI technology is undergoing unexpected reforms.

B People doubt whether artificial beings can replace humans.

C The definition of human will be completely changed soon.

D. Social problems may be solved with the development of AI.

9. What can be inferred about AI from Paragraphs 3-4?

A. Future robots can operate without electricity.

B. Robot pets have a memory linked to previous experiences.

C. Gaps exist between technology and advanced AI capabilities.

D. People can communicate with robots effectively in any situation.

10. The word “sustain” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.

A. change B. keep C. develop D. beautify

11. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A. Various Factors Restrict Expansion of AI Abilities

B. Robot’s Behaviors Are Worthy of Being Understood

C. High Technologies Improve the Man-machine Interaction

D. Artificial Inner Life Needs Developing for Long-lasting Human-Robot Relations

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。

Bullying (霸凌) is a big problem, which can make kids feel hurt, scared, sick, lonely, embarrassed, and sad. Bullies might use words to call names, tease or make fun of others. ____12____

Bullying is a big deal.

Bullying is a big problem that affects lots of kids. Being bullied can make kids feel really bad and even not want to go to school. ____13____ It can make school a place of fear and can lead to violence and more stress for everyone.

____14____

Some bullies are looking for attention. They might think bullying is a way to be popular or to get what they want. Some bullies come from families where everyone is angry and shouting all the time. They may think that being angry, calling names, and pushing people around is a normal way to act. Some bullies are copying what they’ve seen someone else do. Some have been bullied themselves.

How can you handle it?

So now you know that bullying is a big problem that affects a lot of kids, but what do you do if someone is bullying you?

____15____ When you’re scared of another person, you’re probably not feeling your bravest. But sometimes just acting brave is enough to stop a bully. How does a brave person look and act? Stand tall and you’ll send the message: “Don’t mess with me.” It’s easier to feel brave when you feel good about yourself.

Always have a friend nearby. ____16____ Make a plan to walk with a friend or two on the way to school, recess, lunch, or wherever you think you might meet the bully.

A. Stand tall and be brave.

B Why do bullies act that way?

C. Some bullies even hit, kick or threaten kids.

D. Bullying bothers not just the kids who are getting picked on.

E. Be brave to offer support if your friend is having bully trouble.

F. Two is better than one if you’ re trying to avoid being bullied.

G. The good news is that kids who are bullies can learn to change their behavior.

第二部分 语言运用(共三节，满分40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。

A Visit from My Son

My wife and I live in Canada’s west coast and our son lives on its east coast, and we hadn’t seen him in person for more than two years. His mother is ill and can’t ___17___ anymore so we had talked about a possible future visit with him coming to us but nothing had been ___18___.

Then, one day, there was a knock at the door and when I opened it, in walked my son ___19___ a pot of flowers. He hadn’t told us he was coming and seeing him was a ___20___ and a wonderful comfort. It has been years since I last ___21___ about anything but when he walked in I was in tears.

My wife is sick and needs a lot of ___22___ these days and our son ___23___ to help He is a homeowner and is therefore skilled at fixing and maintaining the household things. During these days. I could work shoulder to shoulder with this competent confident man that I loved and ___24___.

I ___25___ shouldn’t have been surprised because my son is now in his fifties, a successful business consultant, and makes far more ___26___ than I ever did. I wonder how he ever got to be that way and I claim no ___27___ for his success. He’s my son and ___28___ I still want to help him navigate his way through life.

My son left recently, and again I was in ___29___ but it was different somehow. When he arrived I was crying because I was so ___30___ to have someone I love and trust to help me take care of my wife. When he left, I shed tears of ___31___ that such a strong, intelligent and wonderful person is my son and he honors me by calling me “dad”.

17. A. drive B. travel C. reflect D. sense

18. A. decided B. organized C. prepared D. packed

19. A. expecting B. enjoying C. carrying D. picturing

20. A. fantasy B. surprise C. hope D. attempt

21. A. thought B. talked C. worried D. cried

22. A. support B. funds C. confidence D. donations

23. A. gathered up B. burst out C. tried out D. stepped up

24. A. encouraged B. noticed C. admired D. mentioned

25. A. probably B. consequently C. relatively D. especially

26. A. promises B. progress C. money D. decisions

27. A. prize B. credit C. effort D. cost

28. A. otherwise B. moreover C. ever D. somehow

29. A. shock B. disbelief C. disappointment D. tears

30. A. relieved B. impressed C. shocked D. amused

31. A. sadness B. pride C. sympathy D. curiosity

第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确化式。

Finding time to exercise can be hard in our busy lives. So maybe it would help  ____32____ there was “a best time” to exercise? Could exercising at certain times help realize our fitness goals? The answer is “yes”.

There are clear ____33____(benefit) to exercising in the morning. Many of us have more free time then ____34____ (compare) with later in the day, and it may therefore be ____35____(easy) for us to stick to a morning workout routine. A study found participants who exercised in the morning increased their physical activity throughout the day, were less distracted by food, and ____36____ (sleep) better. Exercising on an empty stomach before breakfast could also burn more fat and increase metabolism (新陈代谢)，which means you’ll continue to burn calories (卡路里) throughout the day.

So, good news for early birds, ____37____ what if you’re not a morning person? Working out in the afternoon or evening also ____38____(have) benefits, just different ones. For example, your body’s ability ____39____(perform) is at its best in the afternoon. Additionally, in the afternoon and evening, your reaction time is quickest, and your heart rate and blood pressure are lowest, which reduce your chance of injury while ____40____(improve) your performance.

So what time is best? ____41____ seems the answer is: whatever time is best for you!

第三节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)

Although sometimes it may seem impossible ____42____ as a family, you can ____43____ to improve the situation. The key to ____44____ is regular and honest communication.

Friendship has a double advantage — happiness____45____ meaning and a trouble shared becomes ____46____.Naturally, this kind of openness results from a close friendship. ____47____ , we feel free to share our joy and sadness in full measure.

We often ____48____ to recognize other people’s weaknesses than our own. As a result, if ____49____ only by our own feelings, our judgements ____50____. On the other hand, our friends are better able to offer advice on important decisions that we all have to make. Also, when we want to talk our problems over with a friend, we have to put our thoughts into words first. This alone helps make our thoughts clearer and brings us a more _____51_____of our problems.

第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)

第一节 (满分15分)

52. 假如你是李华,你的留学生朋友 Jim 邀请你这周日去看电影，但是你因故不能如约赴会。请你用英语给他写封信，内容包括：

1. 表示歉意;

2. 说明不能如约赴会的原因并另约时间：

3. 再次致歉并希望得到回复。

注意：

1.写作词数应为 80左右，

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯，

3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Jim,

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Yours,

Li Hua

第二节 (满分25分)

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

Prissy Baker was in Oscar Miller’s store on New Year’s morning, buying matches when her uncle, Richard Baker, came in. He did not look at Prissy, nor did she wish him a happy New Year. She would not have dared. He was actually a big, strong-looking man an uncle to be proud of, Prissy thought, if only he were like what he used to be himself. He was the only uncle Prissy had, and when she was a little girl they had been great friends. She used to break into Uncle Richard’s house to play tricks on him, for the woodshed door was always unfastened. But that was before the quarrel.

Uncle Richard had not been speaking with Prissy or her father since the two brothers’ quarrel eight years ago. The fault had been mainly on Richard’s side, but he was unwilling to admit it.

Richard Baker informed Mr. Miller he was on his way to Navarre to deliver a load of pork. “New Year’s Day would be pretty much the same as any other day to you,” said Mr. Miller, for Richard Baker was a bachelor (单身汉).

“Well, I always like a good dinner on New Year’s Day,” said Richard Baker. “It’s about the only way I can celebrate. I got everything ready last night but I have to send the pork now. I won’t get back from Navarre before one o’clock, so I guess I’ll have to put up with a cold bite.”

After her uncle had driven away, Prissy walked thoughtfully home. She had planned to spend a nice, lazy holiday with the new book her father had given her at Christmas and a box of candy. She did not mean to cook a dinner, for her father had to meet a friend and would be gone the whole day. There was nobody else to cook dinner for. Prissy’s mother had died when Prissy was a baby. so Prissy became her father’s housekeeper.

But as she walked home, she could not help thinking about Uncle Richard. He would certainly have cold New Year, cold enough to freeze the whole coming year. She felt sorry for him, picturing him returning from Navarre, cold and hungry, to find a fireless house and an uncooked dinner.

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Suddenly an idea came into Prissy’s head.

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Prissy had just set the table when an angry voice cut through the peace

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