辽宁省葫芦岛市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷.docx

1、辽宁省葫芦岛市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷一、阅读理解2022 Tour Details7-Day Tour from London to Edinburgh A London Guide will show you the citys famous landmarks like Bucking ham Palace, Downing Street and Westminster Abbey. Then, in Edinburgh, youll tour the castle and see Scotlands Crown Jewels. From the historic

2、al sights to the beautiful scenery, this guided tour of England and Scotland is a great way to experience everything Britain has to offer. Starting at: $849 9- Day Tour from Dublin to London Your guided tour of Ireland and Britain begins in the capital city of Dub lin. Enjoy seeing the “ Fair City”

3、including the statue-lined oh OConnell Street, Trinity College and St. Patricks Cathedral. Your local guide will show you the famous sights, including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Bucking ham Palace. This guided tour of Ireland and Britain is a welcome escape with fewer c

4、rowds and lower costs than high-season tours. Starting at: $1,069 7-Day Tour from London to Paris Your guided vacation in London begins with a welcome dinner and a cruise on the Thames River to admire the Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament. Youll spend three nights in London to see the sits o

5、f this historic cityfrom Big Ben to Bucking ham Palace, and also St. Pails Cathedral. Then youll enjoy a 3-night stay in Paris. This includes sightseeing at the Arc de Triomphe, Con c or de Square, clamps-Elysees, and a shine cruise. This guided tour of London and Paris is certain to be enjoyable wi

6、th fewer crowds in the off-season! Starting at: $1,1491How much would the 7-day tour from London to Edinburgh cost a couple at least?A$849.B$1,149.C$1,698.D$2,138.2Which place can you visit if you take the 9-day tour from Dublin to London?ATrinity College.BDowning Street.CThe Thames River.DCon c or

7、de Square.3What do the three tours have in common?AThey cover the same number of sights.BThey all begin in the capital city of London.CThey take people the same amount of time.DThey all include a visit to Bucking ham Palace.Deanna Stellato-Dudek retired in 2001 because of injuries. But this week, sh

8、e achieved the unthinkable. With her partner Maxime Deschamps, the 40-year-old former retiree defeated athletes less than half her age and became the oldest woman to win a World Figure Skating Championship. Even more remarkable, she did it in the pairs event, in which the top women are thrown across

9、 the ice, lifted over their partners heads with one arm, and tossed (抛) more than 10 feet in the air. Stellato-Dudek had an impressive junior career as a singles skater, winning the 1999-2000 International Junior Grand Prix Final and receiving the silver medal at the 2000 World Junior Championships.

10、 However, by 2001, a few significant injuries led to her decision to retire at age 17. For the next 16 years, Stellato-Dudek lived a relatively normal adulthood. She became a successful aesthetician (美学家) and got married. She was no longer attempting risky triple (转体三周的) jumps on international ice.

11、But the feelings of unfinished business kept disturbing her whether she had quit the sport too early and whether she had more to achieve in skating. So she tried on her old skates and attempted the impossible learning how to become a pairs skater in her 30s and returning to competitive ice. Her effo

12、rts paid off, and now Stellato-Dudek and her partner are unlikely world champions at ages 40 and 32. Stellato-Dudek said she hoped the historic victory inspired everyone, even non-skaters, who might think it was too late to pursue and achieve their goals. “I hope it encourages people not to stop bef

13、ore they reach their potential,” she told reporters after winning the title Thursday night. Stellato-Dudek is not done. Her next major goal is to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics at age 42. “She is a fighter,” her partner said. “For her, its the Olympics every day. ”4What do we know about Stellat

14、o-Dudek from paragraph 1?AShe entered the competition alone.BShe was younger than her competitors.CShe returned to skating because she lost her job.DShe won the championship in pairs skating.5What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about Stellato-Dudek?AHer past achievements.BHer career plans.CThe chal

15、lenges she met.DThe training she went through.6What did Stellato-Dudek do after her retirement?AShe worked as a coach.BShe got married.CShe threw away her old skates.DShe kept trying risky triple jumps.7Which word can best describe Stellato-Dudek?AWise and sympathetic.BAmbitious and determined.CCrea

16、tive and generous.DConsiderate and cautious.Birds usually build their nests with sticks, leaves or grass. But do you know that birds are also building their nests with rubbish these years? The rubbish includes cigarette butts (烟头) and plastic bags. A group of European scientists looked into about 35

17、,000 studies on bird nests. They found that birds have used man-made things in nests almost everywhere on Earth except Antarctica. Some rubbish seems to be helpful. This is why birds “like” putting it in their nests. For example, cigarette butts have a special smell, so they can keep insects away an

18、d protect the baby birds. Plastic bags are useful in keeping the animals warm, and other hard things, such as paper cards, can make nests stronger. However, in the end, human rubbish may only bring more harm to birds. The toxic chemicals in cigarettes hurt the baby birds. They may get sick or have s

19、horter lives, according to a study. To make matters worse, if the cigarette still burns when the bird brings it back to its home, it may set fire to the nest. Pieces of fishing net may also trap birds, and its impossible for them to get out by themselves. If the baby birds eat other kinds of rubbish

20、 by accident, they will also get hurt. Our bird friends in the air are feeling the bad effects of humans polluting the environment.8What did the European scientists find?AThere is rubbish in the nests of many birds.BSome people help birds build their nests.CThere is almost no bird living in Antarcti

21、ca.DBirds can help pick up rubbish.9What does the underlined word “toxic” in Paragraph 3 mean?ASmelly.BBeneficial.CPoisonous.DSplendid.10How can cigarette butts “help” birds?AThey can burn other harmful rubbish.BThey can make nests stronger.CThey can keep birds warm.DThey can keep insects away.11Wha

22、t is Paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe harmful activities that humans have done to the environment.BThe harm that the environment brings to the wild animals.CThe reason why birds like using rubbish to build their nests.DHuman rubbish may bring more harm to birds.The winner of the Natural History Museum

23、of Londons Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award is Nima Sarikhani, for her image of a polar bear sleeping on sea ice, which is called “Ice Bed”. It was taken in Norways Svalbard archipelago.Sarikhani spent three days looking for polar bears but without success as they were trapped in a thick fog.

24、 But then, as the ship came across some sea ice, she saw two polar bears. She and her team tracked them for eight hours. And under the light of the midnight sun, the bear clawed out a bed on a small iceberg before sleeping.The photograph inspires strong emotions in all its viewers. While climate cha

25、nge is the biggest challenge for humans, the photograph also inspires hope that there is still time to fix the mess we have caused.Polar bears are known to dig themselves spots to sleep in, which are sometimes referred to as “day bed”. Theyre also known to take one-to two-hour-long sleeps, especiall

26、y after a good meal.According to the museum, the area where the polar bear was taken on film is among the most isolated (孤立) in the world, and holds a population of 19 polar bears that rely on the sea ice to travel and hunt offshore. But air temperatures in Svalbard have increased by 3 to 5over the

27、past 40 to 50 years, which has resulted in heavy winter rainfall and some areas being ice-free most of the year. While the bears that follow sea ice may still be able to hunt year-round, this is increasingly over deeper waters, which may be less productive.Less sea ice for polar bears to use as a wa

28、y to safely travel has also led to the animals having less genetic (基因的) diversity. There arent as many opportunities for different groups to mix. This is leading to increased inbreeding among local bears.At present, Svalbards polar bear population is still considered to be stable, but as global tem

29、peratures continue to increase, that may not be the case for long.12What made it difficult for Sarikhani to spot polar bears in the beginning?AThe outdated equipment.BThe terrible weather.CThe lack of support.DThe tight schedule.13What poses a risk to polar bears in Svalbard?AThe loss of sea ice.BTh

30、e extremely low temperature.CThe isolated position.DThe increase in genetic diversity.14What is the authors attitude to the future of Svalbards polar bears?AUncaring.BWorried.CUnclear.DOptimistic.15What is the best title for the text?ANorways Svalbard ArchipelagoBThe Biggest Challenge for Polar Bear

31、sCAn Award-Winning Photo “Ice Bed”DThe Reduction in Polar Bear PopulationFungi (真菌) play an important role in ecosystems, are a source of food, and make key contributions to the world of medicine. 16 An estimated two million fungal species more than 90% of all fungi have yet to be described by scien

32、ce, according to a science reporter. 17 Scientists are trying to find out more about this largely unexplored world, but it is challenging. Dr Martyn Ainsworth, a senior researcher from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London, says, “We can grow a certain number in the lab. 18 This has held back a lot

33、of research.” 19 “A lot of people are afraid of poisonous mushrooms,” says Dr Jassy Drakulic, a plant pathologist, “but only a very small proportion of the thousands of species of fungi in the world can cause disease.” Most are harmless and often beneficial, called by some “the hidden helpers of our

34、 environment”. Some fungi provide food and shelter for wildlife, help plants absorb water and nutrients and recycle waste and dead matter. Other types of fungi grow on the roots of trees and plants, forming a huge underground network that helps nourish trees. 20 So, next time you add mushrooms to yo

35、ur dinner, take a painkiller for a headache, or go for a walk through the woods, remember to thank the living things that made it all possible fungi.AAre mushrooms a type of fungus?BSo, why do we know so little about them?CWetlands are important because they provide food and shelter for wildlife.DTh

36、e fact that we know so little about fungi leads us to misunderstand them.E“Fungi are really the behind-the-scenes team doing all the work,” adds Dr Ainsworth.FBut there is a whole host of fungi that we cannot grow in the lab.GIn the UK, there are around 25,000 species of fungi five or six times more

37、 than plants.二、完形填空In February 2020, Maxs friend Rick was diagnosed with cancer. Max 21 Rick during the last month of his life, thus becoming 22 of the care provided to his friend by North Devon Hospice. “The hospital took such good care of him that I wanted to do something to show my 23 ,” says Max

38、. Max 24 a fundraising mission in March 2020. When Max first put up a tent in the yard of his house, he was 10 years old and had just 25 his friend Rick. “Before my friend died of cancer, he gave me a tent and told me to have an adventure,” says Max. Through a years-long campaign, he became known as

39、 “The Boy in the Tent” and 26 more than 700,000 in 2023. Such a 27 allowed the hospital to 28 around 500 patients in their own homes, helping them face the 29 of an illness like cancer. When he recalls his 30 experiences, Max says that he doesnt 31 a single thing about the past three years. Its easy

40、 to imagine, however, the past years werent free of 32 for Max: from collapsed tents to keeping warm throughout storms and snowy nights. Max faced everything with his positive attitude and goal-driven mind. “ One time my tent collapsed in the wind and rain at about 10:00 pm and I 33 to put it up aga

41、in,” he says. “Despite all, I didnt gave up. I 34 love my one-of-a-kind adventure and I believe Rick would enjoy it as well if he were 35 . ”21AsavedBcuredCmissedDsupported22AashamedBproudCawareDtired23AambitionBconcernCappreciationDgenerosity24AstartedBcontinuedCdelayedDcompleted25AcontactedBlostCt

42、reatedDfound26AraisedBwithdrewCspentDearned27AvarietyBstyleCthemeDsum28Aturn downBcare forCgive upDpick out29AarrivalBresearchCimpactDsource30AsufferingBcampingCnursingDvolunteering31ArepeatBrememberCdescribeDregret32ArepairsBperformancesCdiseasesDchallenges33AmanagedBpromisedChesitatedDhoped34Aactu

43、allyBsimilarlyCregularlyDusually35AoptimisticBpresentCstrongDgenerous三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Shuttlecock (毽子) kicking is a traditional popular folk game. The fun game gained popularity during the Tang Dynasty, when stores 36 (specialize) in the shuttlecock business appeared. In the Qin

44、g Dynasty, shuttlecock kicking reached its peak in terms of both making 37 (technique) and kicking skills. To make a feather shuttlecock, a piece of cloth wrapped around a coin 38 (need). Through the coin hole you can stick some feathers, 39 function is to delay the rising and falling of the shuttle

45、cock. There are a great number of variations in styles and methods of kicking. With one leg fixed on the ground, the shuttlecock is kicked by the inner ankle of 40 other. Some other styles include kicking the shuttlecock backwards and forwards between two people. Those who advance to a high level of

46、 mastery can perform some actions that are 41 (fair) wonderful. Playing with shuttlecocks is 42 (benefit) to health. When people are kicking , various parts of the body need to work together, which 43 (enhance) balance capabilities and physical flexibility and helps them strengthen their legs. Besid

47、es, shuttlecock kicking is convenient 44 (play). It can be practiced just about anywhere and anytime. Since the establishment of the Chinese Shuttlecock Kicking Association in 1987, the national shuttlecock kicking tournament has been held annually, appealing 45 people of all ages.四、书信写作46假定你是新华中学的李华，你校拟申请承办英国文化协会(British Council)主办的“中英校园文化交流论坛”(China-UK Campus Culture Forum 简称 CUCF)。请你用英语为学校写一封承办申请信，内容如下：1.写信目的;2.学校优势;3.希望获准。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。D