1、河南省周口市2022-2023学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解The science of the Antarctic: An exploration by air and sea2023, 7 daysJoin New Scientist for an interesting trip exploring the worlds largest ocean preserve(保护区)and most original sea ecosystem (生态系统).Day 1: Arrive into Punta Arenas (Chile) Arrive
2、into Punta Arenas, where you will be met and transported to the group hotel. Punta Arenas lies at the foot of the Andes with noticeable views across the Straits of Magellan to Tierra Del Fuego. It is Patagonias liveliest and most interesting city. Everything in the town is within walking distance.Da
3、ys 2-3: Observe Elephant IslandWhile sailing around the White Continent, huge icebergs announce your arrival in Antarctic waters. Observe Elephant Island, where the shipwrecked (遭遇海难的) worker of Shackleton found shelter while he and five finest men carried on towards South Georgia in a tiny lifeboat
4、. The guides will explain the story. Stormy conditions hardly allow for ashore landing, but you will still see the historic island from the ship.Days 4-6: Explore South GeorgiaTour the protected waters of South Georgia. The wildlife on South Georgia is rich, especially the birdlife. Visits to a rook
5、ery containing 150,000 king penguins or the nesting home of thousands of black-browed albatrosses are remarkable wildlife experiences. If the weather is favourable, visits to Fortuna Bay, Salisbury Plains, Prion Island, and Elsehul Bay are also planned.Day 7: Depart SantiagoAfter breakfast, the tour
6、 has finished and you can fly home or spend a few days in the fascinating capital city of Santiago. Talk to our specialists about extending your holidaywe are experts in creating tailor-made holidays in this area.Contact us at tours for more information.1What can be learned about Punta Arenas?AIt li
7、es outside Patagonia.BIt is a small town.CIt is far from the Andes.DIt has a long history.2What will visitors do on Days 2-3 of the trip?ALandon Elephant Island.BSearch for a historic shelter.CExplore the remains of a famous ship.DListen to the story of Antarctic adventure.3When can visitors watch b
8、irds?AOn Day 1.BOn Days 2-3.COn Days 4-6.DOn Day 7.My daughter has a new app on her phone that can clear up and improve old photos. She used it to make copies of pictures from my old photo albums, brighten them up, and email them back to me. There were pictures of Mom, Dad, Grandma, my brothers, me
9、and my first dog Duke. Looking at them brought back so many loving, happy memories. I even put one on my laptop computer as my new screensaver.It is a picture of me sitting in my favorite chair, across from the woodstove, next to a bookcase full of old books. I am wearing my special Snoopy sweatshir
10、t. There is a big smile on my face and a joyful shine in my eyes. It was how I spent a lot of my winter afternoons as a boy, reading an old book.It is strange too that 50 years later that boy still lives inside of me. I still love comfortable chairs, warm stoves, old books, Snoopy, hugging dogs, and
11、 reading books on cold winter days. Yet, when I look in the mirror now all I see is thinning, graying hair, age spots, and lots of wrinkles.Once in a while I look into my eyes in the mirror. They are hiding behind glasses now. They are set a little deeper in my eyes. The innocence (天真) in them has b
12、een replaced with wisdom. But they still have that same joyful shine.Looking at the little boy smiling at me from the computer screen and that 56-year-old man looking back at me in the mirror can be a bit confusing at times. They seem so different. Still, they are both me.4What did the authors daugh
13、ter do for him?AShe updated his computer.BShe improved his old photos.CShe downloaded a new app for him.DShe helped him forget bad memories.5What can we see from the authors computer screen now?AA sunny boy.BA lovely dog.CHis reading room.DHis family members.6What remains the same over the years?ATh
14、e authors competitive spirit.BThe authors innocent eyes.CThe authors old bookcase.DThe authors living habits.7Whats the authors attitude towards his present age?ADoubtful.BUnclear.CAppreciative.DUncaring.A newly restored(修复的) house in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, House of the Vettii, opened to
15、 the public on Tuesday.The house likely belonged to two former slaves(奴隶) who became rich through the wine trade. The house offers visitors a look at everyday life in Pompeii. The city was buried by volcanic ash(灰) from Mount Vesuvius in 79 ADThe restoration of the house is yet another sign of the r
16、ebirth of Pompeii.“House of the Vettii is like the history of Pompeii and actually of Roman society within one house,” said Pompeiis director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel. He said it shows the last period of Pompeian-made wall paintings.The restoration of the wall paintings contained a new, better method us
17、ing wax(蜡). Zuchtriegel thinks the wall paintings show the dreams, imagination and worries of the owners because they lived between these images.And who were these owners? The Vet tis were two menAulus Vettius Conviva and Aulus Vettius Restitutus. Pompeii experts say they were once slaves who were l
18、ater freed. It is believed that they became wealthy through the wine trade. Some think the two were brothers.Perhaps the Vet ti us men saw their own life story in the image of Hercules who overcame great difficulties. This possibility interests Zuchtriegel.Architect Arianna Spinosa is director of th
19、e restoration. She said it represents the perfect Pompeii home, because of both the wall paintings and the architecture.The house was discovered in the late19th century. It was closed in 2002 for urgent restoration work. After a partial reopening in 2016, it was closed again in 2020 for the final pa
20、rt of the work, which included the restoration of the wall paintings, floor and structural elements.8Which of the following might be the owners of the house?AOfficers.BPainters.CBusinessmen.DSlaveowners.9What can be known from the paintings according to Zuchtriegel?AThe method of making wine.BSlaves
21、 working scenes.CThe building process of a house.DFeelings of the house owners.10What happened to the house during the last 20 years?AIt was greatly damaged.BIt was repaired and improved.CIt was crowded with visitors.DIt was hidden away from people.11What can be the best title for the text?AHouse in
22、 Pompeii Shows Ancient Roman LifeBVolcanic Eruption Caused Disaster in PompeiiCPompeii Came to Life Due to Ancient HousesDTwo Slaves Created Wonder of PaintingsA fishing community in southern Brazil has an unusual helper: wild dolphins. Stories of people and dolphins working together to catch fish g
23、o back thousands of years. But storytellers have told the human side of the story. Until recently, it was impossible to know how dolphins have benefited from the relationship. Now, underwater listening devices can follow them underwater and suggest an answer.In the coastal city of Laguna, scientists
24、 have used drones(无人机), underwater sound recordings and other tools to track dolphins. The scientists can see how local people and dolphins cooperate and benefit from each others work. The most successful humans and dolphins are skilled at reading each others body language.This study clearly shows t
25、hat both dolphins and humans are paying attention to each others behavior, and that dolphins provide a clue to when the nets should be thrown. By working with the dolphins, the people catch more fish, and the dolphins are more successful in hunting, too.In Laguna, the water is cloudy, so people are
26、unable to see the fish. But the dolphins can send out sound waves and receive the sound waves reflected to them. Thus, they can find the fish. As the dolphins make the fish move toward the coast, the people run into the water holding fish nets. They wait for dolphins to sign exactly where fish areth
27、e most common sign is what locals call “a jump”, or a sudden deep dive.The researchers used underwater listening devices, or microphones, to track the positions of the dolphins and fish. Drones recorded the action from above. The more closely the people timed throwing their net to the dolphins signa
28、ls, the more likely they were to catch a large number of fish.When the nets fall in the water, it startles the fish. They then break into smaller schools that are easier for dolphins to hunt. The dolphins sometimes also take one or two fish from the net. Still, the researchers in Brazil think that t
29、he Laguna alliance maybe in danger. Pollution threatens the dolphins and there are fewer local fisheries. Scientists hope that more attention to the unusual cooperation can help drive support to protect it.12Which can best describe the relationship between the local people and dolphins?AIt is a win-
30、win situation.BPeople are a threat to dolphins.CDolphins need help from people.DPeople use dolphins wisely.13How do the dolphins find the fish?ABy seeing through the cloudy water.BBy diving into the water suddenly.CBy following the fish smell closely.DBy sending out and receiving sound waves.14What
31、does the underlined word “startles” in paragraph 6mean?AFrightens.BCatches.CAttracts.DGathers.15What do Brazilian researchers think of the traditional fishing?AIt will be more popular.BIt will be more valued.CIt is close to ending.DIt is out of date.二、七选五Ways to Improve Your Health for FreeImproving
32、 your health doesnt have to be fancy, costly or difficult. There are plenty of free and simple ways to get your health on track. And you can feel good doing it. Here are five ways that you can improve your health for free. Take regular walks.Physical activity is an important part of good health. 16
33、Consider a walk around your neighborhood, head to one of the regions beautiful parks or find other ideas for adding movements to your day.Try to stick to asleep schedule.Studies suggest that a regular sleep schedule can help with your daily life. 17 It also gives your body and mind a chance to relax
34、 and can improve your emotions.Practice yoga or floor exercises. 18 You can find free instructional videos online to help you try yoga or floor exerciseswhether youre a beginner or more advanced. 19 Many studies have shown that looking at a screen for long periods of time can affect your health. It
35、could be anything from tired eyes and stiff(僵硬的) joints from sitting to anxiety from feeling disconnected with other people. Experts ask parents to limit screen time for children to two hours per day. Adults benefit from the same guideline. Consider how your household can balance screen time with ot
36、her activities.Create new habits.This could be as simple as making a to-do list each day or doing a 15-minute exercise before bed. No matter what you choose, getting into a regular action can benefit both your mental and physical health. 20 If youre ready for more, consider reaching out to your Peac
37、e Health provider for ideas and support.AJoin a club.BTake a break from screens.CWalking is one easy way to do it.DGet tips on setting good sleep habits.EIt can give you energy when you need it.FNow, give one of these free habits or activities a try.GMany places offer classes, but you can also do th
38、is on your own.三、完形填空On a long trip to Brisbane from out West, we stopped into a service station in Kilcoy for a bathroom break and some gas. I went into a shop to the bathroom first and then joined the line to 21 My son might be a little eccentric(古怪的) in others eyes but he loved life, as he 22 did
39、, dancing while walking, rocking his body and 23 along to his own moves.Totally used to his moves now, I didnt 24 them at all until the young gentleman working in the shop gave his opinions on my sons dance and song.He told my son he loved his 25 and it made his day to see him come into his shop. My
40、 boy felt so pleased and happy with himself and he 26 to dance around gently as I paid and thanked the gentleman for his kind 27 . As we went to leave, the gentleman 28 a special treat (apiece of chewing gum) to my boy for his wonderful behavior.We were completely 29 by his act. In our daily life, n
41、ot many people take the 30 to talk to children, especially one with 31 behavior. He was more than willing and happy to have a(n) 32 with my boy.My son felt 33 and grown up and obviously loved his treat. As for me, I also really 34 the gentlemans gesture. To a parent on a long drive with a small kid,
42、 it was this kind of acts that would make our dayacts that may seem 35 in the eyes of others, but to us it wasnt.21AcheckBpayCexploreDapply22AcarefullyBsuddenlyCusuallyDconfidently23AsingingBshoutingCjumpingDjoking24Awatch overBprepare forCworry aboutDfocus on25AdanceBlooksCwordsDadvice26AfailedBref
43、usedChappenedDcontinued27AgiftsBcommentsCdecisionsDsuggestions28AsoldBlentCofferedDreturned29AmovedBdisappointedCstressedDpuzzled30AleadBresponsibilityCriskDtrouble31AstrangeBboringCsimilarDfamiliar32AtripBchatCdealDinterview33AanxiousBchallengedCencouragedDcurious34AappreciatedBdoubtedCignoredDreco
44、mmended35AoddBimportantCfunnyDsmall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，并将答案填写It took less than an hour for Bai Haoran, a junior student at Tongji University in Shanghai, and his classmate Zhang Wanlin 36 (send) a mobile power box to a collection point in the citys Pudong New Area on Monday
45、.It marked the last step of a five-day process, during 37 he and his classmates made the power box to aid relief work in earthquake-hit areas of Trkiye.On Feb.9, Bai, 38 (study) at the Sino-German College of Applied Sciences of Tongji University, got to know that the earthquake-hit area 39 (bad) nee
46、ded mobile power.The 20-year-old had a brief discussion 40 his classmate Zhang, and as even strong research and development team 41 (set) up. Since the new semester had not started, most of the students had not returned to school. The team was divided into online and offline groups.Though moveable p
47、ower boxes are available on the market, Bai said their design is specially-made as they have taken into 42 (consider) local sunshine and disaster relief needs.The team decided that 43 best use of the power box, which weighs around 15 kilograms 44 is equipped with a 10-wattLED light, was that it could be able to provide 30 to 40 straight hours of light if fully recharged. On Monday morning, after
