广东省深圳市南山区2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试卷.docx

1、广东省深圳市南山区2023-2024学年高一上学期期末英语试卷学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Fun Summer Camps in Bangkok for High School StudentsWith the school year coming to an end, high school students are eagerly anticipating their long summer break. Parents are looking for summer camps in Bangkok to keep their teenagers entertained a

2、nd productive. Click here for the four fantastic summer camps for them in Bangkok that have gained a good reputation.Bangkok Science CampDates: July 15-25, 2023Highlights: Hands-on workshops, lectures, and experiments in physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. Opportunity to collaborate with (

3、合作) experienced scientists and go into advanced research.Bangkok Cultural Exchange CampDates: August 1-10, 2023Highlights: Immersive experience in Thai culture and history through visits to historic sites, cultural activities, and interactions with local students. Gain insights into Thai traditions

4、and daily life.Bangkok Volunteer CampDates: August 5-15, 2023Highlights: Engage in community service projects, such as teaching English to children, participating in conservation efforts, and collaborating with local charities. Make a positive impact on the local community.Bangkok Entrepreneurship C

5、ampDates: August 5-15, 2023Highlights: Explore entrepreneurship (创业) and innovation through learning business concepts, developing entrepreneurial skills, and working on a group project. Learn from successful entrepreneurs in Bangkok.1Who would be a good fit for Bangkok Science Camp?AA parent who is

6、 crazy about science.BA historian who is interested in Thailand.CA 12th grader who loves chemistry experiments.DAn elementary school student who likes science.2Which camp should you attend if you want to help others?ABangkok Science Camp.BBangkok Volunteer Camp.CBangkok Entrepreneurship Camp.DBangko

7、k Cultural Exchange Camp.3What do the four camps have in common?AThey are intended for students.BThey are very expensive.CThey happen in August.DThey only accept Thai speakers.4Where can you probably find this text?AOn a website.BIn a textbook.CIn a magazine.DIn a newspaper.Look, Im not a happy crie

8、r. I might cry at songs about leaving and missing someone; I might cry at books where things dont work out; I might cry at movies where someone dies. Ive just never really understood why people get all choked up over happy, inspirational things. But Michelle Obamas kindness and empathy (同情) changed

9、that. This book had me in tears for all the right reasons.This is not really a book about politics, though political experiences obviously do come into it. Its a shame that some will dismiss this book because of a difference in political opinion, when it is really about a womans life. About growing

10、up poor and black on the South Side of Chicago; about getting married and struggling to maintain that marriage; about motherhood; about being thrown into an amazing and terrifying position.I hate words like “inspirational” because theyve become so overdone and cheese (俗气的), but I just have to say it

11、 Michelle Obama is an inspiration. I had the privilege of seeing her speak at The Forum in Inglewood, and she is one of the warmest, funniest, smartest, down-to-earth people I have ever seen in this world.And yes, I know we present what we want the world to see, but I truly do think its genuine. I t

12、hink she is someone who really cares about people especially kids and wants to give them better lives and opportunities.Shes obviously intelligent, but she also doesnt gussy up her words. She talks straight, with an openness and honesty rarely seen. Shes been one of the most powerful women in the wo

13、rld, shes been a graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School, shes had her own successful career, and yet she has remained throughout that same girl Michelle Robinsonfrom a working class family in Chicago.I dont think theres anyone who wouldnt benefit from reading this book.5What is the main focus

14、of Michelles book?AHer political experiences and opinions.BHer personal life and experiences.CHer achievements as a powerful woman.DHer efforts to motivate others.6Why does the author dislike the word “inspirational”?AIt is overused and insincere.BIt reminds them of cheese books.CIt is associated wi

15、th political opinions.DIt is inapplicable to Michelle Obama.7What does the underlined phrase “gussy up” in paragraph 5 mean?AForgets.BRegret.CBeautify.DSwallow.8Which of the following can best describe Michelle Obamas character?ABossy and aggressiveBHumble and honest.CDistant and image-loving.DAmbit

16、ious and career-driven.A recent study from the University of California San Diego reveals that young children between the ages of 3 and 5 can improve their musical abilities, especially in understanding musical pitches (音高) , when learning Mandarin, compared to those who speak English.This research

17、challenges the idea that our mental abilities are entirely separate from each other. It suggests that the skills children learn in one area can influence their learning in another. This raises-questions about how our mental abilities relate to each other.The study involved two experiments with simil

18、ar groups of Mandarin and English learners, totaling 180 children. They were tested on tasks related to pitch (high or low notes)and timbre (音色) (the quality of sound). Both groups performed similarly on the task related to timbre. However, Mandarin speakers performed better than English speakers on

19、 tasks related to pitch.Mandarin is a tonal language, which means the tone (音调) used when saying a word can change its meaning, not just add emphasis. For example, the Mandarin word “ma” can mean “mother,” “horse,” “hem (麻),” or “scold,” depending on how its spoken. This focus on pitch helps young M

20、andarin speakers understand musical pitches better. Since both language and music involve changes in pitch, the study aimed to find out if understanding pitch in language is different from understanding it in music. The results suggest that experience with understanding musical pitches can also help

21、 in understanding language pitches, and vice versa.While learning Mandarin might offer an advantage due to its tonal nature, its important to note that the study doesnt suggest replacing music lessons with language lessons or the other way around. Learning another language has many benefits, and mus

22、ic education remains important for musical skills.In summary, this is an extremely valuable research, highlighting the connections between cognitive (认知的) skills and emphasizes the value of exposing children to different languages and providing them with musical education for their overall developme

23、nt.9What is the purpose of paragraph 1?ATo introduce the concept of musical pitches.BTo offer the research result to be discussed.CTo present the University of California San Diego.DTo share a fact about childrens language development.10What is the challenged idea according to paragraph 2?AThe benef

24、its of musical education.BThe difficulty of learning Mandarin.CThe separation of childrens skills.DThe importance of speaking English.11What is compared between Mandarin and English learners?ATonal perception.BLanguage abilities.CMusical performances.DKnowledge development.12What is the advantage of

25、 learning Mandarin?AImproving mental health.BReplacing music education.CDeveloping musical abilities.DBettering timbre perception.13What is the authors attitude towards this study?AUnclear.BApproving.CDoubtful.DWorried.How To Recover From an All-NighterThe Science of Sleep Institute presents all-nig

26、hter emergency(熬夜急救法). So you couldnt sleep last night, youd like nothing more than to go back to bed, but youve got a long day of work. Dont worry! 14 First, dont hit the snooze(小睡)button. Scientists say those extra tiny minutes of sleep dont actually make you more rested. 15 Research suggests eati

27、ng within-an hour of waking up boosts your mood. And no sugar, it will give you a crash later. Stick to whole grains and protein.Then get outside! Bright natural light raises your body temperature and increase your alertness. 16 Scientists say even sun in your eyes can be helpful.Have another cup of

28、 coffee soon after you get to the office too. It takes about 30 minutes for caffeine to kick in, so youll need to increase before a big meeting start. Also have a light lunch of grains, veggies and lean protein. 17 Now youre about to get off the work. 18 Research suggests sleep-deprived(缺乏睡眠的)people

29、 cant focus for more than about 10 minutes at a time. So just keep your spirits up through stuff like replying to emails or sorting files. And finally, get out of the office a little early if possible. If anyone asks, just say sleep scientists told you to.AScience can help!BAnd dont wear sunglasses.

30、CIts absolutely unnecessary.DNext, make sure you eat breakfast.ENutritious food will help with your fitness.FHeavy, sugary lunches will wear you out later.GDo some simple busy work for the rest of the day.二、完形填空While I was riding bike, I noticed a man about a half mile in front of me. He was traveli

31、ng at a lower speed. I decided to 19 him. I had about one mile to go on the road before turning around.I started to ride faster, and every block, I 20 closed the distance. Finally, I 21 him and passed him. He was not even 22 that we were in a race, but I felt like a 23 .After 1 made it, I 24 that I

32、had been so focused on competing against him that 1 had 25 my turn, and that I had gone nearly six blocks past it and had to turn around.Isnt that what 26 in life? We spend most of our time competing with neighbors, friends and family, trying to beat them or trying to be more 27 than themwhile in fa

33、ct there was 28 a competition.We spend most of our time and energy competing with others instead of reaching our 29 , and we miss out on our own paths to our destinies(命运) as a result. 30 competition is a continuous process, a never-ending cycle a race of life. No matter what you do, someone will al

34、ways be 31 you: someone with a better job. a nicer car and more money.Feel 32 for what life has offered you. Stay focused on your 33 and live a healthy life. There is no competition in destiny. Run your own race of life and wish others well!19AstopBapproachCpassDfollow20AimmediatelyBgraduallyCslowly

35、Dquickly21Agave way toBtook control ofCmade fun ofDcaught up with22AanxiousBpositiveCawareDdoubtful23AprofessionalBchampionCloserDfighter24AidentifiedBexpectedCrealizedDobserved25AmissedBreachedCtakenDmade26AhidesBmattersCimpressesDexists27AconcentratedBsuccessfulCcarefulDconcerned28AneverBlikelyCst

36、illDhardly29AneighbourhoodBdestinationCpowerDturn30AIllegalBEqualCUnhealthyDFair31Aahead ofBnext toCtogether withDfar behind32AresponsibleBconfidentCgracefulDgrateful33AchallengeBdeterminationCpathDwisdom三、单项选择34Dont worry. The hard work that you do now _ later in life.Awill be repaidBwas being repa

37、idChas been repaidDwas repaid35I still remember the farm _ my parents worked ten years ago.AwhenBthatCwhereDwhich36When I am travelling, I always take something in case I am hungry.Ato eatBeatenCeatingDeat37People _ better access to health care than they used to, and they are living longer as a resu

38、lt.Awill haveBhaveChadDhad had38The reason _ he didnt come was that he was held up in a traffic jam.AwhyBwhatCwhichDthat39Was it through your English teacher, _ likes literary works, _ you got to know the Bronte sisters?Awho; whoBwho; whichCthat; whichDwho; that40-That cant be! They_for forty minute

39、s but no one has scored a goal yet-Too bad! Its almost half-timeAhad playedBplayedChave been playingDwere playing41He must be from a rich family, _ can be seen from his dressing.AthatBasCitDwhat42Water is really crucial to us human beings, _ we couldnt live.Awithout itBwithout thatCwithout whichDif

40、not43George _ too far. His coffee is still warm.Amust have goneBmight have goneCcant have goneDneednt have gone44The old man asked the military officer everything _ he saw at the front.AthatBwhichCwhatDall what45Football is fun enough_millions of people.AattractedBattractingCto attractDhaving attrac

41、ted46I am writing to apply for a volunteer of the Chinese Painting Exhibition _ next month.Ato be heldBbeing heldCheldDis to be held47The man hurried to the airport, only _ the plane had already taken off.Ato findBto be foundCfindingDfound48The traffic is heavy these days. I arrive a bit late, so co

42、uld you save me a place?AcanBmustCneedDmight四、语法填空阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法和上下文连贯的要求，在空格中填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的适当形式填空。Although the modern picnic 49 (believe)to be a concept originating in Europe in the 1700s, Chinas version of such excursions (短途旅行), commonly known 50 “spring outings” or “stepping on the green”,

43、can be traced back to at 51 (little) the Wei and Jin dynasties (220-420) when people went on excursions or held banquets (宴会) by the water 52 (celebrate) the Shangsi Festival on the third day of the third lunar month. Scholars would drink and compose 53 (poem) by streams.The activity became more com

44、mon among women as well in the Tang dynasty (618-907). A special picnic for women, often daughters of official s and rich families, 54 (emerge) As recorded in the book A History of the Tang Under Emperor Xuanzongs Reign, groups of ladies would compete on the value and beauty of the flowers they wrot

45、e 55 (normal) between the two spring solar terms “The Beginning of Spring” and “Rain Water”.In the Song dynasty (960-1279), the Qingming Festival 56 Tomb Sweeping Festival included traditions of the Shangsi Festival and the Cold Food Festival, 57 cold food was eaten. At that time, people had a seven

46、-day holiday for the festival, and would not only pay respect to 58 dead, but also enjoy scenery, food, and drinks on spring excursions.五、完成句子59The young birds (依靠)their parents for food for several weeks.(根据汉语提示填空)60There are plenty of people you can (求助于)for advice. (根据汉语提示完成句子)61 (多亏) this treatment, her condition has improved. (根据汉语提示完成句子)62She will