1、北京十二中20222023学年第一学期高一年级英语期中考试题 考生须知1.本试卷共8页，分为两部分。总分100分。考试时间90分钟。2.将选择题答案填涂在答题卡上，第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。3.考试结束时，收答题卡。第一部分 知识运用（共两节，25分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When it came time to vote for the speaker at graduation in the class meeting, Ms.
2、 Lenihan askedwhowouldliketobeourclassspeaker.Beinga(an)_1_girl,Itriednottomakeeye contact. Seeing several classmates go up to the front to state whythey should be the speakers, I felt a sense of _2_. But at last Ms. Lenihan _3_ in front of us and said, “We will haveanothermeetingthisweek,andIexpect
3、toseemore participation.Iam_4_thatsome of youarejustsittingtherewhen youshouldbeuphere!” Whenshesaidthosewords,Ilookedup to see she was glaring right at me. I felt so nervous, but knowing she had so much_5_ in me, I should not let her down.Afterspendingthewholeweekpracticingaspeech,Istoodupinfrontof
4、myclassmates.There were eight to ten other participants, and I didnt _6_ much for myself. When the votescameinthenextday,Ms.Lenihanannouncedthattheclasschoseme!Iwouldhavetostand up in front of our entire school to make a speech. My_7_ level went through the roof, but Ms. Lenihan told me she was glad
5、 that I had stepped up to the _8_.OverthenextmonthIworkedonmygraduationspeech.WhenIstoodupinfrontofthewhole school, I was still nervous, _9_ when I looked at Ms. Lenihan, I remembered the whole reasonIwasuptherewasthatshebelieved in me. Ibelieve I_10_thatday, and will always remember the encourageme
6、nt that Ms. Lenihan gave me.1AshyBhonestCoutgoingDlazy2AdutyBshameClossDrelief3Astayed upBclimbed upCmarched upDpulled up4AdisappointedBdepressedCembarrassedDfrightened5AfaithBinterestCprideDambition6AwinBexpectCproveDshare7AthreatBanxietyCexcitementDdepression8AachievementBdestinationCfailureDchall
7、enge9AtillBthenCbutDso10.AproceededBpromisedCencouragedDchanged1第二节（共10小题: 每小题1分；共10分）阅读下列短文，根据短文或句子内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请 在答题卡指定区域作答。AMyexchangeyearisabouttoend.Withoutdoubt,thisexperiencehasbeenworthwhile.Ihave11_(successful)improvedmylanguageskillsthrough12_(conversa
8、tion)withothersandmystudiesinschool.Myspeechteamexperience helpedmyEnglishpresentationskillstodevelop.Iunderstoodmoreabouthowtopresentinpublic 13_ an effective and fun way. I met all kinds of people there and had fun doing so.BSmog hitsBeijing frequently, 14_ hascaused widespread concern.To raisepeo
9、ples awareness, our class 15_ (hold) a series of activities last week. My group was responsible for a presentation at the class meeting.We first searched the Internet to find out the causes, 16_(harm) effects and ways to deal with haze.Then we presented our research findings to the whole class.CAfte
10、rcollege Ibecame a volunteerteacher.Ihoped17_ (make)adifference inNamibia.Honestly,myfirstchoicewasntAfrica,butIamextremelygratefulthatI18_(send) there. 19_(variety) racial groups live in Namibia, and a number of languages are spoken. WhenNamibiagainedindependencein1990,Englishbecametheofficiallangu
11、age.Teacherswere supposed to teach in English, 20_ manylacked the language skills to do so. My job was to train the teachers.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分）第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AKids Connect is a camp specificallyfor children with physical and mild intellectual disabi
12、lities aged 9-16 (Individual consideration given to those over the age of 16). It is held in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland. Occasionally, we require meeting a child before camp to ensure we areabletomeettheirneedsduringthecamp.Acceptanceisnotautomatic,butatthediscretion (自行决定权) of the camp director.Our c
13、ampsareconducted by experiencedstaff. Wetake every effort togiveyourchildren asafe and enjoyable weekend. Our aim is that every child comes away with lasting memories of what they have experienced, explored and enjoyed at our camp.Wefocusonbuildingstrong,healthyrelationshipswithotherchildren(withand
14、withoutphysical disabilities) and with group leaders.We have a weekend packed full of activities, action and fun.2l Team games and competitions, songsl Orienteering(定向越野) on a wheelchair accessible trackl Quad bikes(四轮摩托车)l Craftl Discussions, great food and loads of fun!The camp fee is approximatel
15、y$135(subject to change). We also accept payment by wayof Ministry of Health career support forms.Dayvisitsandratescanbeorganizedonanindividualbasisifafullweekendstayisunsuitable.Foraregistrationform orformoreinformation,please email infocbm.org.nzor phone096305271Kids ConnectBox 8774, Symonds Stree
16、t Auckland 1150Website: www.cbm.org.nz21. Why do the organizers sometimes need to meet the child before camp?A.To build a connection with the child.B. To give the child a medical test.C.To satisfy their needs.D. To make sure the child is disabled.22. What can children do at the camp?A.Carry out rese
17、arch activities.B. Practice favorite hobbies.C.Enjoy outdoor activities.D. Learn to cook.23.Who is the text probably written for?A.Outdoor enthusiasts.B. Parents.C. International travelers.D. Teenagers.BGrowing up in rural Malawi,Africa,William Kamkwamba learned to accept that life was hard.Helivedw
18、ithhisparentsandsevensistersinasmallclayhousewithoutelectricityorrunning water.Likemostboysinhisvillage,Williamwasexpectedtoassisthisparentsonthefamilyfarm, as well as keepupwith his schoolwork.Eachnight, likemostMalawians, his familywentto bed early because the kerosene oil they needed to light the
19、 lamps was costly.Whenhewas10,aterribledroughtleftmany Malawianshungry and Williamsfamilywasno exception.Attheageof13, Williamand manyotherchildren were forcedto dropoutofschool when their parents could no longer afford his schooling. William had to work even harder to helphis family, but he wasnt r
20、eady to give up his education. He went to the local library and took outsome books to study. One book, called Using Energy, sparked Williams interest in science and gave him an idea that significantly changed his future.Inthebook,Williamfoundapictureofawindmill,andabriefdescriptionofhowitcouldbeused
21、 to generate electricity from wind. He knew that there was plenty of wind in his village, and realized that if he could build a windmill like that, he could give his family and the people in his village a much better life.There was just one problem.The book didnt explain how to build a windmill, and
22、 neither did any of the other books in the library.WhathappenedoverthenextyeardemonstratedWilliamsincredibleambitionand3determination. He began to collect anykinds of materials he thought could be usefulscraps of wood, broken bicycles, old shoesand started to build a windmill next to his familys hou
23、se.He endured many challenges and failures. Other people in his village called him crazy and said his ideawouldneverwork. Finally,attheageof14, Williamcompletedhisfirstwindmill.Whenthey saw electric lights and heard the sound of music on the radio coming fromWilliams house, the village people came r
24、unning. He had done it.William Kamkwamba had found a way to capture the wind.Kamkwambasautobiography,TheBoyWho HarnessedtheWind,tellsthestory ofhowtherest of the world came to know about his achievements. With the help of international supporters, his village now has clean running water, solar power
25、ed lighting, and electric power.As a result of his actions, Kamkwamba was invited to study engineering at Dartmouth College, one of the top- ranking universities in the U. S. He also travels the world and gives talks about how he made his dream a reality.24William went to the local library because _
26、.Ahe wanted to find some materials for his inventionBit was his favorite way to kill time and relaxCit was believed to be a way to change his fateDhe wanted to continue his education25Paragraph 3 is mainly about _.Awhy the windmill is so attractiveBhowWilliam got inspired by a bookCwhy William decid
27、ed to continue his educationDhow a windmill works to produce electricity26William Kamkwamba can be best described as _.Abrave and patientBhonest and forgivingCambitious and determinedDreasonable and humorous27What is the message conveyed in the passage?AWe should strike while the iron is hot.BAgood
28、beginning makes a good end.COne who lives his dream can make a difference.DYoud better not put all the eggs in one basket.CMorestudentsthaneverbeforearetakinga gap year (间隔年) beforegoingto university.Itused to be called the “year off” between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated
29、(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.Thisyear,25,310studentswhohaveacceptedplacesinhighereducationinstitutionshaveput off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided b
30、y the University and CollegeAdmissions Service (UCAS).4That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year.Tony Higgins fromUCASsaidthatthestatisticsaregoodnewsforeveryoneinhighereducation.“Studentswho takeawell-plannedyearoutaremorelikelytobesatisfiedwith,andcomplete,theirch
31、osencourse. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible.” he said.Butnoteveryoneishappy.OwainJames,thepresidentoftheNationalUnionofStudents(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardshipyoung people are being forced into earning moneybefore finishing their educ
32、ation. “New students are now aware that theyare likelyto leave universityup to 15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students aretakingagap yearto earnmoneyto supporttheirstudyforthe degree.NUS statisticsshow that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the fig
33、ure increases to 90% during vacation periods,” he said.28. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A.It is flexible in length.B. It is a time for relaxation.C.It is increasingly popular.D. It is required by universities.29. According toTony Higgins, students taking a gap year _.A. are bett
34、er prepared for college studiesB. know a lot more about their future jobsC. are more likely to leave university in debtD. have a better chance to enter top universities30. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A.Attend additional courses.B. Make plans for the new
35、term.C.Earn money for their education.D. Prepare for their graduate studies.DMostpeoplehavebeentaughtthatlosingweightisamatterofsimplemath.Cutcalories specifically3,500calories,andyoullloseapound.Butasitturnsout,expertsarelearningthat this decades-old strategyis actuallypretty misguided. “This idea
36、of a calorie in and a calorie outwhenitcomestoweightlossisnotonlyoutdated,itsjustwrong,”saysDr.FatimaCodyStanford, an obesityspecialist at Harvard MedicalSchool.The truth is that even careful calorie calculations dont always yield(产生) uniform results.How your body burns calories depend on a number o
37、f factors.Three factors affect how yourbody processes(加工、消耗）calories.Your gut microbiome (肠道微生物).Trillions of organisms live in your gut, and the important types may influence how manycalories your body absorbs from food. This may occur becausesometypesoforganismsareabletobreakdownandusemorecalories
38、fromcertainfoods than other types of organisms. Researchers have found that people who are naturally thin have different types of organisms living inside them than those who are overweight.Yourmetabolism(新陈代谢).Eachbodyhasa“setpoint”thatgovernsweight,saysDr.Stanford.Thissetpointreflectsseveralfactors
39、,including yourgenes, yourenvironment, and your behaviors.Aregion at the base of your brain stands guard to keep your bodyweight fromdipping below that set pointwhich is not really a bonus if youre trying to lose weight.5The type of food you eat.Your food choices may also influence your calorie inta
40、ke, and notjustbecauseoftheirspecificcaloriecontent.One2019studypublishedinCellMetabolismfound that eating processed foods seems to spur people to eat more calories compared with eating unprocessed foods.Ifcounting caloriesisntadependablewayto manageyourweight,whatcanyou dotoshedextra pounds? Dr. St
41、anford recommends the following.l Focusondietquality.Whenplanningyourmeals,focusonchoosingunprocessedfoods, includingleanmeats,wholegrains,andlotsoffruitsandvegetablesintheirnaturalform.l Exerciseregularly.Aim toget at least 150minutesofmoderate-intensity exerciseeachweek. Moderate exercise is done
42、at a level where you can talk, but not sing.l Consult a professional. “Alot of people believe its a moral failing if they are unable to loseweight,”saysDr.Stanford.Butitsnot. Aswithothermedicalconditions,many people will need help from a doctor. Successful weight loss may require more than just diet
43、 andexercise.“Only 2%ofpeoplewhomeet thecriteriafortheuseofanti-obesity medicationsactuallygetthem.Thismeansthat98%ofpeoplewhocouldbetreated arent,” she says, “Dont be afraid to seek help if you need it.”31. What can we infer from Paragraph 1?A. Calorie calculations always lead to good results.B. Lo
44、sing weight lies in losing calorie.C. The old theory about losing weight is wrong.D. If you cut 7,000 calories, you will lose 2 pounds.32. The processing of calories is affected by how you_.A.focus on the quality of your dietB. choose the types of food you consumeC.adjust your brain to the “set poin
45、t”D. reduce the organisms living in your gut33. The underlined word “shed” in Paragraph 6 means “_”.A.weighB. produceC. loseD. cost34. It is implied in the passage that _.A.a healthy lifestyle is key to weight lossB. losing weight can be double-edgedC.healthy eating keeps you losing weightD.cuttingc
46、aloriesisessentialforweightloss第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Walking Under LiverpoolInmostways,theEnglishcityof Liverpoolisno different fromotherlargecities. It is full of people, restaurants, museums, and shops. However, Liverpool stands out in one inte
47、resting way. _35_ For many years, the tunnels (地道) were nearly forgotten.There was no evidence thatthe tunnelswere real.In 2001,a smallgroupofcuriouspeopleweredelighted todiscoverthat the old tales were true.Ahuge network of tunnels snaked under the city.We now know that the tunnels were built sometime in the early 1800s.Aman named JosephWilliamsondesignedthem._36_WhydidWilliamsonwantthetunnels?Weretheyever6used? If so, for what? We can only guess._37_ Many people were jobless at that time, and Williams was known to be kind. Perhaps he came up with the tunne
