1、广东省深圳实验学校高中部2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、单项选择1Smiling and laughing has actually been shown to relieve _ and stress.AemotionBtensionCfaultDjoy2You ought to stop smoking because it will _ do harm to your health.AfortunatelyBnormallyCdefinitelyDincredibly3There are two _ of the game, a dif
2、ficult one and an easy one.AeditorsBoccasionsCrecipesDversions4She is very _ about what she wears, depending on what occasions she has to attend.AespecialBspecialCparticularDunique5I like hiking very much because I can enjoy various _ on the way.AlandscapesBroutesCdestinationsDepisodes6We prefer to
3、say yes to _ of someone we know and like.AwarningsBcustomsCresponsesDrequests7Medical misuse was said to have _ to her death.AcontributedBappliedCreferredDdevoted8Each animal in the picture _ a different country.AclaimsBrepresentsCforecastsDrelates9It is reported that the United States uses _energy
4、as the whole of Europe.Aas twiceBtwice muchCtwice much asDtwice as much10Tom was about to close the window _ his attention was caught by a bird.AwhenBwhileCandDbefore11As he has been in a terrible state of mind these days, in no way _ succeed in the coming English speech competition.Ahe doesBdoes he
5、Cwill heDhe will12It wasnt until nearly a month later _ I received the managers reply.AsinceBwhenCasDthat13Every language has its idioms, _ are groups of words with meanings different from the meanings of the individual words.AthatBwhichCwhereDwho14There is a great deal of research _ that music acti
6、vities engage different parts of the brain.AindicatesBindicatingCindicatedDto indicate15This is the most interesting way that I can come up with _ with the audience.AinteractsBinteractingCto interactDinteracted16The bird flu _ through Asia has jumped from birds to humans at least 20 times so far, _
7、16 persons.Asweeping; killingBswept; killingCswept; to killDsweeping; killed17Do you know the boy _ under the big tree ?AlayBlainClayingDlying18The first textbooks _ for teaching English as a foreign language came out in the 16th century.Ahaving writtenBto be writtenCbeing writtenDwritten19The lady
8、said that she would buy a gift for her daughter with the _.Aremaining 20 dollarsB20 dollars to remainCremained 20 dollarsD20 dollars remained20Canada is a country _ many different nationalities as well as one with foreign immigrants (移民) _ the majority of its population.Amaking up of; occupied withB
9、consisting of; making upCmade up of; consisting ofDconsisted of; taking up二、阅读理解Every year, TIME highlights inventions that are making the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun. Here are some select ones that will absolutely blow your kids mind.Sphero Indi($124.99) Coding is a matter of prob
10、lem-solving and pattern recognition. Sphero Indi teaches both, no screen required. Instead, kids use different-colored cards to move a robotic car from point A to Bgreen cards increasing its speed, pink cards telling it to turn left, and so on. “We really wanted to bring these abstract concepts into
11、 the physical world,” says Jef Wiencrot, one of the product developers.Sproutel Purrble($49.99) For children who are upset for some reason, Purrble comes to their rescue. An interactive toy equipped with seven sensors that respond to touch, Purrbles heartbeat speeds up when it senses somebodys playi
12、ng with it. Kids can then comfort their companion with gentle petting, slowing Purrbles rapid heartbeat to a purr(咕噜声)calming themselves as well in the process.Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand($39.95) The effort to get kids interested in science just got a helping handa cyborg hand, to be precise. K
13、ids build a robotic arm that copies their hand gestures, while they learn about engineering and robotics. Once assembled(组装)and slipped on like a glove, the device passes forces from the users fingers to the extended ones of the robotic hand.Lego recycled brick(Unpriced) The Lego Group, intending to
14、 make all Lego bricks from sustainable sources by 2030, spent the past three years testing different recycled PET plastic materials, and finally developed its first recycled PET brick that is nearly identical to the usual brick. The Danish toy company hopes to integrate the recycled blocks into Lego
15、 sets in the next 18 to 24 months.21What do Sphero Indi and Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand have in common?AThey train kids in programming.BThey are invented by kids.CThey need fitting together first.DThey combine fun with learning22Which invention best suits kids who need emotional comfort?ASp
16、hero Indi.BSproutel Purrble.CThames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand.DLego recycled brick.23What makes Lego recycled brick special?AIt is environmentally friendly.BIt can be mass-produced.CIt looks distinct from the usual one.DIt is a solution to testing plastics.My husband and I always wanted to go to
17、 the Caribbean but didnt know much about the islands or how we were going to afford it. By chance, a friend of ours in Australia mentioned “pet sitting” and that it is something you can do all over the world.We quickly created an account on a pet sitting website and began searching for options. Ther
18、e were only a couple of sits available in that part of the world, but we tried our luck, sent a request, and to our surprise landed a three-month job in Grenada, so our year was going to be taken up with Caribbean pet sits.Inspired by a Canadian couple, we decided to start our own travel blog. We be
19、gan by writing about the Virgin Islands, highlighting the beautiful beaches. However, for every photo album of a beautiful beach, there were 10 photos of trash. It was hard to ignore the plastic pollution issue, especially on such primitive and remote beaches. So, we began to share photos of the tra
20、sh we saw and how much we could pick up on our daily dog walks.The more we looked into plastic pollution, the more we realized the severity of the global plastic pollution. From that point, we used our platform to create awareness and highlight ways to say no to plastic and travel plastic-free. We c
21、hanged our daily routines, our way of living, and even our diets to accommodate more organic foods and little to no plastic packaging.Its been over three years now and we continue to do what we can. This journey has led us to some amazing places, working with great brands and even organizing a count
22、ry-wide beach clean-up campaign in Grenada.Our aim now is to keep on going. We love connecting with like-minded people. Its been amazing few years that was sparked by a conversation about pet sitting. Who would have guessed?24Why did the author do pet sitting?ATo raise fund.BTo protect the environme
23、nt.CTo cover travel expenses.DTo shoot beautiful beaches.25What does the author intend to convey through her story?APet sitting is a new type of occupation.BThe Caribbean is an ideal travel destination.CTravel blog is a superb way to gain popularity.DAction should be taken to fight plastic pollution
24、.26How did the author find her experience in the Caribbean?AChallenging.BSignificant.CAdventurous.DRomantic.27Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?AChanging Lifestyles by Doing Pet SittingBUnexpected Gains from Pet Sitting TravelCDealing with Global Environment PollutionDThe A
25、vailability of Pet Sitting in the CaribbeanThere is nothing quite like enjoying the sights, sounds and culture of a city while tasting a cup of coffee outdoors. But it is not that enjoyable when heat waves sweep the city. An outdoor cooling system produced by Kinonko, an Israeli (以色列的) company, bega
26、n to be tested in Tel Aviv. The sweltering city is a perfect place to try the new technology. With global warming heating up the temperature, it will soon be too hot to sit outside in cafes. While outdoor cooling systems have existed for a while, most of them use some sort of water or misting system
27、 to cool the air around them, consuming too much water and power. After two years of development, the perfect solution to the problem was found. “We have invented a new generation of air conditioner, ” Kinonko CEO Leizer said. As Leizer introduced, the energy is from the pressure created between liq
28、uid nitrogen (氮) and gas nitrogen. When liquid nitrogen at -196 degrees turns into gas, it produces a very strong pressure and the pressure is used to run a mechanical engine. It is that mechanical engine that slowly releases freezing nitrogen gas to cool down the air around it. The technology is un
29、ique and amazing. Beyond the coolness of the concept, it also has other advantages. The work unit doesnt need to be power-driven, and doesnt blow out harmful warm air as it works. As for the potential price, it will probably be no more expensive than any other air conditioner. In addition, the liqui
30、d nitrogen container will need to be replaced every seven to ten days, depending on usage. This makes it an affordable option for all sorts of businesses. The cooling system is expected to be on the market in 2024.28What does the underlined word “sweltering” mean in Paragraph 1?AWarm.BDry.CHot.DFree
31、zing.29What problem does the existing outdoor cooling systems have?AThey are wasteful.BThey overheat easily.CThey often break down.DThey are slow to cool the air.30What does Paragraph 3 mainly explain?AWhat powers the engine.BWhat turns liquid into gas.CHow the pressure is formed.DHow the new system
32、 works.31What is the purpose of this text?ATo promote a company.BTo settle an energy crisis.CTo introduce a technology.DTo market a misting system.Have you ever been in mid-conversation with someone, when you look over and find them standing in the same position as you or holding the same facial exp
33、ression? It may seem like they have consciously (有意识地) copied you, but it is much more likely that it is the chameleon (变色龙) effect at play.The chameleon effect is the unconscious imitation (模仿) of another persons gestures or behaviour. Just as a chameleon attempts to match any environments colours,
34、 people acquire the behaviour of others to bring them closer together and help make their interactions smooth.The chameleon effect was confirmed in an experiment by psychologists John Bargh and Tanya Chartrand in 1999. The first part of their experiment included 78 people, who each spoke with an exp
35、erimenter. During the test, Bargh and Chartrand studied whether participants would copy the actions of someone they hadnt met before, like moving the foot and touching the face. The second part measured the impact that copying someone has on the person being imitated.In the first stage, participants
36、 increased their face touching by 20% and their foot movement by 50% while in conversation about a photograph with the experimenter. The individuals werent aware of what they were being studied for, and the photograph was used to catch their attention to ensure unconscious acts. The second stage inv
37、olved half of the participants being copied, and then rating the likeability of the experimenter. The results showed that those who were imitated scored the experimenter higher. It has shown that when someone copies our behaviour, we develop more positive feelings about them. These interactions coul
38、d be a person unconsciously willing to be liked, and forming a moment of connection.The main reasons behind humans imitation are positive. However, when people carry this chameleon effect to the extreme, they can lose their sense of self. Those who change their entire personalities in different grou
39、ps often go undetected. But more common signs of the chameleon effect are easier to notice. Next time you are in a social gathering, take a look around and you might just see some chameleons for yourself.32Why do people acquire others behavior?ATo match the environments colour.BTo attract others att
40、ention.CTo establish a connection with others.DTo adapt to the surroundings.33How did the experimenter guarantee participants unconscious behaviors?ABy directing their attention to a photo.BBy keeping a close eye on their actions.CBy telling them the purpose of the study.DBy evaluating the impacts o
41、f their imitation.34What conclusion can be drawn from the experiment?AToo much of the chameleon effect can be beneficial.BPeople tend to like those who imitate their behavior.CPeople imitating others are not easy to be detected.DThe copied movements help people to feel relaxed.35Which of the followi
42、ng shows the chameleon effect according to the passage?AA comedian copies a celebrity vividly on stage.BStudents adopt teachers accents for fun after class.CPeople change their habits to please others on purpose.DA husband and his wife share similar behaviors over time.三、七选五The Science of Risk-Seeki
43、ngSometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking. _36_ Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work?The reason why any
44、 of us take any risks al all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. _37_ As the quality of risk-taking was passed from one generation to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.So why arent we all jumping o
45、ut of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it.
46、 _38_No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. _39_ To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tole
47、rance for risk as well._40_ For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, well continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool. AIt all depends on your character.BThose are the risks you should jump to take.CBeing better at those things meant a
