1、广东省惠州中学2022-2023学年高一下学期年级期中考试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Rave-on!How about learning new skills on the guitar, drums and keyboard by video? Follow the touch-screen instructions to find lessons on each instrument, or search for a song to practice playing along to. Try our Professional Selection, with vi
2、deo clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual. Show-in-a-day!Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance! Experts in international music and dance styles will train you, and costumes provided for the performance h
3、elp create a really special, individual show. Get your friends and family to come and see you perform, as no videoing or photography is allowed. ArchivedImagesWant to find out about a new band, or just want more information about an old favourite? Visit our collection to find out facts and figures,
4、or see the actual possessions of famous bands and musicians you are interested in. You can actually get to touch things worn on stage at major rock and pop events, and there are plenty of other concert souvenirs. Rhythm-studioGet your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms and sounds
5、 from the past to now, including Soul and Disco. Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor, then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away!1James likes collecting information about his favourite bands, which will he choose?A
6、Rave-on!BShow-in-a-day!CArchivedImages.DRhythm-studio.2In what way is Rhythm-studio different from Show-in-a-day?ARhythm-studio offers free gifts from musicians.BRhythm-studio has experts to teach face to face.CRhythm-studio allows people to bring videos home.DRhythm-studio gets family members to en
7、joy the shows.3Where can you most probably read the above information?AIn a newspaper.BIn a report.CIn a science magazine.DIn a travel brochure.At 12, my father decided to take me on a trip to France. I had never been out of the country before, so I was very excited. My aunt, my father and I went ar
8、ound with my father showing us all the unbelievable sites in Paris. None of us spoke much French but we loved the city.We had taken the subway all over the city and were congratulating ourselves on our mastering what is honestly an excellent subway design that is pretty easy to follow. We decided to
9、 visit Versailles by train. We chatted happily along the way until my father realized we were far into the French countryside and no one around spoke English.We reached the end of the line and felt afraid when everyone finally left the train. An old man and his grandchild noticed us and came to help
10、. He spoke no English, so in broken French we tried to explain. When he finally understood, this great man settled his grandson and showed us to the correct train and then boarded with us.Later we knew the truth that there was a train transfer (转乘) and he didnt want us to miss it. This kind man rode
11、 a train for an hour and a half out of his way to make sure that three Americans got where they wanted to be. He refused to let us pay for his ticket. He did it all with a gentle smile and patted our hands gently at the stop. Then in his quiet way, he boarded the train to return the way he had come.
12、What impressed me most was the man and his kindness during the amazing trip. Some Americans think the French are rude for some reason, but I always try to persuade them to change their minds with this very story.4What happened to the author and his family on the train?AThey couldnt understand the si
13、gns of the train.BThey failed to get off the train at the right time.CThey had different opinions about where to go first.DThey found it hard to communicate with the French.5How did the man help the author and his family?AHe paid for their train tickets.BHe showed them the returning way.CHe invited
14、them to travel together.DHe led them to their place.6Which of the following can best describe the last paragraph?ASeeing is believing.BBeing kind is a good manner.CTravelling enriches ones life.DHelping others brings great pleasure.7Whats the purpose of the authors writing the text?ATo explain an un
15、expected problem.BTo list the unbelievable sites in Paris.CTo share an unforgettable foreign experience.DTo show the importance of mastering a foreign language.Fresh fruit juice has become increasingly popular in many diets - especially among those consumers who are pressed for time and concerned ab
16、out their health.Fruit juice has also been linked to beliefs that it can help people lose weight.But is juicing really as healthy as we think?A recent study reveals hard truths about fruit juice.All fruits contain sugars and dont seem to have harmful effects unless they contribute to excess(过量的)dail
17、y calories.This is because the fiber which is found in whole fruit is undamaged，and the sugar is contained within the fruits cells.It takes our digestive system a while to break these cells down and for sugar to enter the bloodstream.This is not the case with fruit juice.Different from whole fruit，t
18、he natural sugar in fruit juice counts as “free sugars”，just like honey and added sugars.With the fiber removed，fruit juices sugar is absorbed more quickly.A sudden rise of blood sugar causes the pancreas(胰腺)to release insulin(胰岛素)to bring it back down to a normal level.Over time，this system can wea
19、r out，increasing the risk of developing type-2 diabetes(糖尿病).In 2013，after analysing the health data of 100，000 people collected bet ween 1986 and 2009，researchers found that fruit juice consumption was linked with increased risk of type-2 diabetesTheyve concluded that even when fruit juice is simil
20、ar in the nutritional content to whole fruit，fruit juice leads to faster and larger changes in insulin levels since liquids pass through the stomach faster than solids.“Although fruit juice is better than no fruit at all，there are lots of limits，” said Dr.Amy Smith，professor of medicine at the Unive
21、rsity of Virginia.“It particularly comes with risks when we consume more than I50ml of free sugars per day，or when it puts us over our recommended calorie intake.It provides us with vitamins - but fruit juice is far from a quick fix.”8What leads to the increasing fruit juice popularity?AExperts reco
22、mmendationBIts obvious medical effectsCIts assumed benefits to healthDPeoples improved life quality9Why is whole fruit healthier?AIt provides better nutritionBIts fiber slows sugar absorptionCIt protects our digestive systemDIts fiber helps remove extra sugar10How did researchers draw the conclusion
23、 in 2013?ABy observing the blood sugar levelBBy comparing liquid and solid intakeCBy analysing previously collected dataDBy interviewing type-2 diabetes patients.11What is Dr. Smiths attitude to fruit juice?APositiveBNegativeCObjectiveDUnclearThe success of Blue Origins space tourism flights has cau
24、sed concerns among the public. Many say it is a rich persons game that is unnecessary when Earth badly needs help.For Jane Smith, co-founder of Space View, the industry is not preventing Earth from help, but helping its residents better understand their world.“Space exploration has played an importa
25、nt role in forming our understanding of our planet,” Smith said in an interview. “The most downloaded image in history is Earthrise that was taken in 1968 by Apollo astronauts as they circled the moon. Taking the photo was not on their schedule of activities but they were so struck by the scene that
26、 they rushed to record it. That one photograph helped humanity see Earth as a planet in space, and inspired an environmental movement.”Space View, founded in 2019, is a firm using a giant balloon to send humans into the stratosphere (平流层). It is designing a luxurious capsule (豪华太空舱) that fits six pa
27、ssengers, who can relax in seats or enjoy a snack while flying 20 miles above Earth.Smith explained that eventually, millions of people will have exciting space experience. Tickets for a ride through Space View currently run $125,000 a seat, but Smith said the “long-term vision is to bring the price
28、 down significantly”. “A ticket price of, say, $30,000-$840,000 would make the space trip affordable to many millions of people,” she added.When asked about the public comments, Smith answered, “When people visit space and experience our Earth from that fantastic point, they connect deeply with our
29、planet and the singular human family that inhabits it. It broadens their perspective (视角) and they return with a deepened understanding of social and environmental causes.”12What do the public think of Blue Origins space tourism flights?ASuccessful.BInspiring.CBeneficial.DCostly.13Why does Jane Smit
30、h mention the photo of Earthrise?ATo review the history of the photo.BTo express respects to Apollo astronauts.CTo remind people of the beauty of the space.DTo explain the significance of space exploration.14What do we know about Space View?AIt has made much money from space tourism.BIt aims to make
31、 space tourism popular.CIt plays a part in Blue Origins flights.DIt has sent six passengers into space.15What would be the best title of the passage?AIs Space Tourism a Rich Persons Game?BCan Everyone Experience Space Tourism?CWhy Should the Public Know about Space?DHow Has Space Tourism Developed R
32、apidly?二、七选五Many people think of sharks as dangerous monsters. But human beings cause a far greater danger to them than they do to us. Although shark attacks do occur, they are quite rare. According to one estimate, however, humans kill 100 million sharks every year. _16_Why should we save the shark
33、s?Sharks take up the top position on the food chain in the ocean. As sharks die off, the population of the animals that sharks consume will increase. This, in turn, means that the number of the creatures those animals eat will drop. _17_ Fish that eat algae (藻类) are also included. This can cause alg
34、ae to spread so much that it damages coral reefs. _18_ The ocean not only produces more oxygen than all the rainforests on Earth combined, but also removes half of the man-made greenhouse gas from the atmosphere. Once sharks die off, the global ecosystem will be upset, affecting all creatures includ
35、ing human beings.Dont use shark productsFirst, vitamin energy drinks and leather goods can be made from shark parts. _19_ In addition, shark meat is sold around the world, sometimes under misleading names such as rock salmon or whitefish.Shark fin soup is a popular dish. However, the process of gett
36、ing fins is cruel. Fishermen cut the sharks fins off and then throw the shark back into the water, still alive. _20_ Sharks breathe by swimming, so a shark that cant swim will die.AIt is time for children to learn about sharks.BShark oil is also used in many popular beauty products.CThen the shark d
37、ies slowly, sometimes over several days.DActually, the killing of sharks will affect the whole planet.EPeople in some countries are especially keen on shark products.FAmong them are some sea fish that humans consume every day.GThis number is a warning that many kinds of sharks may die out.三、完形填空As a
38、 writer on an adventure sports magazine, Id always refuse to do the adventurous stuff myself. I preferred to observe others and _21_ their experiences to readers. Thus, when I was challenged to _22_ a mountain in aid of charity and to write about it afterwardsI was _23_.Then it was _24_ that I had a
39、 brilliant coach called Keith, who gave me knowledge about everything from building muscle groups to how to_25_tiredness. It quickly became obvious that the techniques of climbing were more _26_than I had imagined. Aware of the challenge, I forced myself to _27_ a detailed action plan Keith made, wo
40、rking out _28_ at the gym. My self-belief _29_ alongside my muscle power, and I became confident about finishing the climb. All too soon I was on a plane to my destination. That day, when I looked up at the mountain, I thought of _30_it. But then I remembered all the_31_Id made and how upset Keith w
41、ould be if I gave up not to mention the sense of _32_Id experience myself. With a deep breath fear_33_courage, I headed into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And as I am sitting here now, tapping on my laptop, Im amazed at all the details I can recall: the burning _34_and the tiredness. Co
42、uld I have been better prepared? Possibly. Would I be back for another go? Thankfully not. The feeling of being excited when standing on top of the world is definitely a _35_experience but one I will cherish forever.21AexposeBexpandCproveDdescribe22ApromoteBpreserveCclimbDclean23AinspiredBunwillingC
43、unawareDattracted24ArewardingBalarmingCtrickyDlucky25ArestoreBrefuseCavoidDignore26AfascinatingBdefiniteCcomplexDflexible27Astick toBturn toCadapt toDcontribute to28AoccasionallyBgraduallyCdailyDendlessly29AgrewBreducedCchangedDcrashed30AkeepingBadmiringCbravingDquitting31ApromisesBeffortsCdecisions
44、Dchoices32AreliefBresponsibilityCachievementDfailure33Agiving way toBholding on toCliving up toDgoing back to34AearsBmusclesCangerDpassion35Anever-to-be-repeatedBnever-to-be-mentionedCnever-to-be-recalledDnever-to-be-forgotten四、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文阅读下面小短文，根据上下文语境，选择合适的单词填入空白处，每个单词只使用一次，有一个是多余的单词。Aecosyste
45、mBextinctC individualDvariousE. endangeredF. resourcesMother earth is a place where _36_ species can coexist. Unfortunately, wild animals have no place in the 21st century. Some people think that protecting these wild animals is a waste of _37_. But an increasing number of people come to realize tha
46、t the disappearance of animals will result in a serious threat to _38_. It is hard to imagine what our world would be like without animals. There are enough farm animals providing us with sufficient and nutritious meat. Therefore, we dont need to make use of wild animals, especially the _39_ ones. T
47、o protect animals is to protect our living environment. So great efforts should be made by every _40_ to keep the diversity of animals.阅读下面小短文,根据上下文语境,选择合适的单词填入空白处,每个单词只使用一次,有一个是多余的单词。AgratefulBintentionC decorateDmeasuresE. benefitedF. significantLast month, our school launched a campaign whose _41_ was to promote environmental protection. The campaign lasted for one week. Firstly, there was a photo display to sho
