1、甘肃省白银市2022-2023学年高一下学期开学考试（上学期期末）联考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Fire has been known for its powerful energy and is used in both ancient and modern ceremonies. Festivals about fire are celebrated all around the world. You can learn about some of them below.The Torch (火) Festival The Torch Festival takes
2、 place from the 24th to the 26th day of lunar June every year in China. It is an important traditional festival of the Yi, Naxi, and Bai ethnic people in Southwestern China. For 3 days, the people carry burning torches and take part in a variety of activities. Fruits, fireworks and lanterns are all
3、festively hung around the torch.The Burning Man FestivalThe Burning Man Festival, which began in 1986, is based on the idea of community, inclusion, creativity, fashion and anti-consumerism. It is an eight-day festival held in Nevada, America from late August to early September. At this time of year
4、, people from all over the world come here. All participants are called burners.The Fire and Snow FestivalIn mid-February every year, in the depths of cold winter, the Fire and Snow Festival takes place in Japan. Originally, this festival had its roots in a purification ceremony. In modern times, ho
5、wever, the festival is more of a community event. A sweet drink, made from rice is served up there.The Jeongwol Daeboreum Deulbli FestivalAnother fire celebration to take place in February is the Jeongwol Daeboreum Deulbli Festival in the Republic of Korea, Asia. The festival goes back centuries, wh
6、en local families would keep cows. Farmers would set fire to the mountains to destroy old grass and kill harmful insects. Now, a hilltop is set to pray for health and a good harvest in the coming year.1Which one is the Chinese festival?AThe Torch Festival.BThe Burning Man Festival.CThe Fire and Snow
7、 Festival.DThe Jeongwol Daeboreum Deulbli Festival.2What do the last two festivals have in common?AThey take place in European countries.BThey are celebrated in the same month.CThe festival participants are called burners.DThe purpose of them is to destroy old grass.3In which part of a magazine is t
8、he text probably found?ADiet.BHealth.CCulture.DEducation.No young person makes the decision to be a soldier lightly. As much as we support our children, we also have some fears. I remember so well when our son Jimmy decided to be a soldier after college. His father and I were so scared of what his d
9、ecision might cost him. Sharing the news of his decision turned out to be a little bit scaring as well. Wed assumed that those around us, family, friends and community would join us in supporting him and honoring the decision he was willing to make. Most people we told respond positively.But I also
10、heard what my friends said like: “Im so sorry. You must be disappointed with him.” and “Couldnt you change his mind?” The hardest one came from the mother of our sons high school friend. One day she asked if she could talk to me. “I hope you understand, but Ive forbidden my son to have anything to d
11、o with yours,” she said. “I just cant risk that my son Simon will see the decision your son has made as a possible choice for his life.”These responses were upsetting to me, and I did my best to protect my son from them. But one night he shared that he had also heard similar comments. I asked him ho
12、w he felt about that. He faced me with his answer. “These responses didnt bother me. I know that not everyone can get what Im doing. But there is something that I feel I must do. I believe that Ill become a good soldier.” I knew then that he had made the decision for the right reason.The reason why
13、Im sharing this today is to share tips on how to respond to this kind of announcement. The encouragement from family and friends is important. Those friends who backed Jimmys decision gave us strength. And we could share our struggles with them.4How did the author first feel when Jimmy decided to be
14、 a soldier?AAfraid.BCalm.CDisappointed.DAngry.5What does the author mainly show in paragraph 2?AHer tips on Jimmys decision.BHer approval of Jimmys decision.CHer friends comments on Jimmys decision.DHer friends appreciation of Jimmys decision.6What do we know about Jimmy from paragraph 3?AHe regrett
15、ed to be a soldier.BHe was sure of being a soldier.CHe felt upset about the responses.DHe made the decision for his mother.7What does the underlined word “backed” in the last paragraph mean?AInfluenced.BDoubted.CRecommended.DSupported.Most of us dislike breakfast not because we hate food, but becaus
16、e we have to wake up early and eat food immediately. Were so busy with life and we dont want to waste time on breakfast. As a result, we usually skip breakfast. It seems like a harmless habit. However, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and we should pay attention to it.In fact we shou
17、ld eat a healthy breakfast. A new study adds to our previous understanding that breakfast eaters have better heart health because it helps them maintain healthier body weight. The researchers found that skipping breakfast can be associated with an increased risk for a condition called atherosclerosi
18、s (动脉硬化).Some people think its just one small meal. But the researchers found the breakfast skippers among us are likely to have an unhealthy lifestyle, more often making poor diet choices. Plus, people who dont eat breakfast are more likely to have high blood pressure and be overweight. People who
19、often skip breakfast do have an unhealthy lifestyle. This study provides evidence that this is one bad habit people can actively change to reduce their risk for heart disease.The researchers assessed (评估) the diets of 4,052 men and women who were free of heart disease. Through a computer survey, the
20、y assessed the participants eating habits by asking them to tell how much of their caloric intake was consumed (消耗) in the morning. They found 2.9 percent skipped breakfast, 69.4 percent were low-energy breakfast consumers and 27.7 percent were healthy breakfast eaters. Compared with the healthy bre
21、akfast eaters, the breakfast skippers and low-energy breakfast consumers had a higher frequency of atherosclerosis. The breakfast skippers also had the highest weight, blood pressure, and blood lipid levels.The study is a warning that we shouldnt skip breakfast. We should eat breakfast on time in or
22、der to have energy to work for the rest of the day.8Why do most people dislike breakfast according to the text?AThey have no time for it.BThey hate breakfast food.CThey think it makes them gain weight.DThey consider it the least meal of the day.9What did the researchers think might happen to breakfa
23、st skippers?AThey might become slimmer.BThey might make better diet choices.CThey might have low blood pressure.DThey might suffer from heart disease.10What is paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe purpose of the researchers.BThe process and results of the study.CThe number of the study participants.DThe ti
24、ming and preparation of the study.11What can be the best title for the text?AEating Breakfast: a Waste of TimeBSkipping Breakfast: a Killer of HealthCEating Breakfast: a Very Relaxing HabitDSkipping Breakfast: a Really Uncommon ThingHave you ever thought that your dog can tell whether you look conte
25、nt or angry? Dogs may be able to distinguish (区别) between happy and angry human faces, according to the new research.The researchers trained a group of 11 dogs to distinguish between images of the same person making either a happy or an angry face. During the training stage, each dog was shown only
26、the upper half or the lower half of the persons face. The researchers then tested the dogs ability to distinguish between human facial expressions by showing them the other half of the persons face or images totally different from the ones used in training. The researchers found that the dogs were a
27、ble to pick the angry or happy face by touching a picture of it with their noses more often than one would expect by random chance.The research showed the animals had worked out how to apply what they learned about human faces during training to new faces in the testing stage. “We can rule out that
28、the dogs only follow a simple cue (提示), like the sight of teeth, to judge the pictures,” said study author Corsin Muller. “Instead, our results suggest that the dogs realized that a smiling mouth means the same thing as smiling eyes, and the same rule applies to an angry mouth having the same meanin
29、g as angry eyes.”“With our research, we think we can now confidently conclude that at least some dogs can distinguish human facial expressions,” Muller told Live Science. At this point, it is not clear why dogs seem to be equipped with the ability to recognize different facial expressions in humans.
30、 “To us, the most likely explanation appears to be that the basis lies in their living with humans, which gives them a lot of exposure to human facial expressions, and this exposure has provided them with many chances to learn to distinguish between them. But we still have much to do to prove it,” M
31、uller said.12How does the author lead in the topic of the text?ABy giving a warning.BBy showing a saying.CBy making a comparison.DBy asking a question.13What were the dogs made to do in the research?ATouch their own noses.BReceive physical training.CRecognize different faces.DShow their own facial e
32、xpressions.14What can we learn about the dogs from the research?AThey showed some judgement.BThey only focused on human teeth.CThey couldnt apply what theyve learned.DThey couldnt distinguish between the pictures.15What did Muller say about the research finding?AIt was very clear.BIt was meaningless
33、.CIt bothered humans too much.DIt needed to be further confirmed.二、七选五Have you ever considered a simple and environmentally friendly lifestyle in the future? If your answer is yes, you can choose to live in a tiny house. In fact, besides the better cost effect of owning and living in a tiny house, t
34、here are some other benefits of them. _16_ Here are some benefits of living in a tiny house._17_ The materials that made your tiny house can be made from recycled materials, not to mention the solar boards on the roof and the rain pipes on the side of the house. There is no end to how eco-friendly y
35、ou can be. Living in a tiny house is a new way of creating a healthier and cleaner earth for future generations.Live more simply. _18_ Say goodbye to those things you “had to keep”. Since a tiny house is so much smaller than a usual house, theres no room to keep extra things. Besides, with a tiny ho
36、use, all you have to do is some light sweeping.Say goodbye to future big moves. If you need to move, you just need to pack up your house, attach it to your car and be on your way. You dont need to say goodbye to your precious house you spent years in or to rent a new house that may not be as good. Y
37、ou can stick with this one and move anywhere your heart desires. _19_You can travel easily on holiday. If you build a tiny house on wheels, you can attach your home to your car and drive to travel anywhere in the country. Your tiny house is like a motorhome. _20_ You can travel wherever and whenever
38、 you want.AMoving house is so easy.BTiny houses are eco-friendly.CThere is no need to drive again.DA tiny house can be sold anytime.EStart living more simply by emptying your home and your life.FYou no longer have to worry about finding a hotel on the journey.GHowever, you need to know these benefit
39、s before you decide to have one.三、完形填空Annie is a middle school student from South Derbyshire. Recently she was praised for _21_ 3,800 she had found in an envelope lying in a _22_ car park.Last Sunday morning, Annie finished shopping. She was walking through the car park of Morrisons in Swadlincote w
40、hen she saw something. She _23_ it for a balloon, but it was actually an envelope. As she _24_ over it with her trolley (手推车), the envelope suddenly burst under the weight. To her surprise, she found a large amount of money. She picked it up and immediately _25_ it to Derbyshire police. The money wa
41、s _26_ returned right after the _27_ came forward to claim it.Later, policemen from the Mercia Safer Neighbourhood Team visited _28_ Annie to hand her a note of _29_ from Derbyshire police. They also brought her flowers and a box of chocolates. She was even given some money. But she directly refused
42、 the _30_._31_ to the visit from the police, Annie smiled, “When I saw much money burst out of the envelope, I felt amazed. I thought the one who _32_ it must feel worried. I only did the right thing.” Officer Bob _33_ Annie for her actions. He said, “Words cannot describe Annie. She is a truly _34_
43、 girl who deserves the thanks and praise of the whole community. We all should learn the quality of _35_ from her.”21Ahanding inBgetting inCapplying forDhunting for22AcompanyBsupermarketCfactoryDpolice23AadmittedBreturnedCmistookDforgot24AlookedBdiscussedCtookDran25ApreferredBreportedCpaidDlent26Asa
44、felyBhopelesslyChardlyDequally27ApartnerBgiverCownerDcompetitor28AhardworkingBoutgoingCabsent-mindedDkind-hearted29AaidBinvitationCthanksDefforts30AconcernsBrewardsCeventsDgoods31ARespondingBTurningCKeepingDSeeing32AdeliveredBpickedClostDfound33AcheckedBprotectedCpreventedDpraised34AamazingBcreative
45、CterribleDawkward35AcourageBhonestyCresponsibilityDpatience四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A serious earthquake struck Indonesias Java Island last Monday, _36_ (pull) down buildings and killing at least 162 people. _37_ (hundred) of others were injured. The earthquake was centered near
46、 the town of Cianjur in West Java. It caused _38_ great number of buildings to fall. At least 25 people _39_ (stick) in destroyed buildings. Besides, more than 2,200 homes were damaged and more than 5,300 people became homeless.The power cuts in the area were bad for some communication efforts. Many
47、 injured people were treated on the grounds of the main government hospital in Cianjur. Elsewhere, groups of people gathered outside buildings _40_ had fallen down. Among many damaged buildings were an Islamic school, a hospital and other public buildings. The government was still working _41_ (examine) the full level of damage. An official, Vidi Primadhania, was working in Jakarta when the quake happened, saying, “The quake felt so _42_ (strength). My workmat
