1、 第1页/共10页 2023 北京西城高一（下）期末 英 语 2023.7 本试卷共 16页，共 140分。考试时长 120 分钟。考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第第 I 卷卷(共共 75 分分)I.听力理解听力理解(共三节，共三节，22.5 分分)第一节：(共 4 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 6 分)听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。1.What do the speakers need to buy?A.Some chairs.B.Some shelves.C
2、.A table.2.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.At a ticket office.B.On a bus.C.In a classroom.3.What does the man find difficult in learning Spanish?A.Reading.B.Listening.C.Speaking.4.How will the speakers go to the city hall?A.By bus.B.By taxi.C.By bike.第二节：(共 6 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 9 分)听下面
3、三段对话，每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。听第 5 段材料，回答第 5 至第 6 小题。5.When will the man attend the online meeting?A.This afternoon.B.Tonight.C.Tomorrow.6.What will the woman probably do next?A.Water the flowers.B.Talk about the party.C.Read some magazines.听第 6 段材料，回答第 7 至第 8 小题。7.What is the n
4、ews in the newspaper?A.Plants can speak English.B.Plants can record noises.C.Plants can make sounds.8.What does the woman think of the news?A.Cheerful B.Comforting.C.Unbelievable.听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至第 10 小题。9.What are the two speakers talking about?A.A trip.B.A new tent.C.The girls family.10.What can we
5、 learn from the conversation?第2页/共10页 A.The girls father is a careless person.B.There are three people in the girls family.C.The girls mother drove back home for the tent.第三节：(共 5 小题：每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分)听下面一段独白，根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下第 11题至第 15 题的关键信息。每小题仅填写一个词。这段独白你将听两遍。How to Beat Pre-performance Nerves Be
6、prepared 11 much as you can make you feel 12 and ready 13 ways to calm down find out what technique works for you take along your favorite 14 try breathing techniques make a plan to use this technique Take good care of yourself get enough sleep and eat 15 meals take more exercise.完形填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1.
7、5 分，共 22.5 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Brad hadnt seen Grandma Joy for six years since their fierce argument.At his brothers wedding,he 16 her again.He saw her walk unsteadily into the church and helped her get to the seat.But they didnt say much.Six months after the wedding,Br
8、ad hiked the Appalachian Trail.He found himself 17 a lot about his grandmother and the time they had spent at Blue Rock State Park,which is close to her house.There,theyd lift rocks in the river to find fish.It puzzled him why that 18 in particular stayed with him.He decided to call Grandma Joy.It w
9、ould be their first real 19 in years.She invited him over and he said“yes”.When the door opened,everything inside looked the same.But he was looking at a woman who had 20 .They made small talk.Grandma Joy said that she had many 21 in her life.One of them was hat except her time at Blue Rock State Pa
10、rk,shed never had the chance to see what she called the great outdoors.Brad left his grandmothers house and went back to his routine.But he couldnt help thinking of Grandma Joy and her sadness of not seeing more of 22 .She just lived a simple life that stopped at the edge of the county line.He thoug
11、ht it would be a lifelong pity if he didnt 23 her.Then he came up with an idea that even he knew was 24 .He would take his 85-year-old grandma on a camping trip to a national park.He told her his crazy idea.The old lady 25 him by asking,“When do we leave?”Having arrived there,Brad made a campfire.Th
12、ey sat next to each other,feeling the warmth and looking at stars.They 26 the lockbox of their past,talking about families and friends,about loss and pain.They told each other theyd wasted too many years being 27 .So they decided to go on more trips together.They have now visited 62 national parks.T
13、he open road provided time for the pair to 28 their secrets.Grandma Joy highly valued Brads company during the trips.She said she wouldnt 29 him for anybody.Now,theyre not just traveling partners,not just grandmother and grandson,but 30 ,第3页/共10页 16.A.missed B.called C.praised D.met 17.A.thinking B.
14、reading C.asking D.expecting 18.A.goal B.plan C.dream D.memory 19.A.conversation B.party C.picnic D.creation 20.A.aged B.joked C.hurried D.succeeded 21.A.worries B.regrets C.wishes D.challenges 22.A.art B.nature C.history D.culture 23.A.watch out for B.keep up with C.reach out to D.stay away from 24
15、.A.useless B.incorrect C.impractical D.unnecessary 25.A.annoyed B.surprised C.disappointed D.embarrassed 26.A.lost B.changed C.borrowed D.opened 27.A.different B.distant C.busy D.polite 28.A.keep B.forget C.share D.record 29.A.trade B.blame C.mistake D.trouble 80.A.strangers B.competitors C.relative
16、s D.friends.阅读理解(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A Often,there is a false idea that one must be“in-the-know”to truly appreciate artworks.However,fine art opens the door to everyone.Learning how to look at and understand artworks requires us to take the time to view,identify a
17、nd think.Look at the Art As the first step,its necessary to take a moment to identify the artworks general features:Is it a painting,sculpture or craftwork?Does it appear chaotic(混乱的)or organized?Are the colors bright or soft?Identify the Art and Artist Knowing when or how the artwork was made and l
18、earning something about the artist can reveal more context.We all know the famous painting Guernica is a masterpiece created by Picasso in 1937.However,if we can find out Picasso composed the painting to reflect a bombing during the Spanish Civil War,well know more about its anti-war meaning.Even if
19、 the historical context of an artwork is not obvious,knowing the year of its creation offers more context.Think About the Meaning Use what you observed in the first two steps to think about meanings the artwork could have.Consider what the title,the subjects,or the symbols meant to the artist when h
20、e or she created the artwork.What do the colors say about the artist,and how do they apply to the subjects in the art?For example,the owls in Lebos works represent wisdom,but why are they so brightly colored?第4页/共10页 In addition,ask how the art makes you feel.Many artists have specific meanings behi
21、nd their art,but also encourage viewers to come up with their own explanations.Still,every explanation is not automatically correct,which is why the techniques described above are helpful in finding clues.The next time youre admiring a work of art,keep these techniques in mind,and its meaning may un
22、fold before your eyes.31.What is the first step when viewing art?A.Doing some research on the artist.B.Being“in-the-know”about the work C.Identifying the works general features D.Knowing the year of an artworks creation 32.When thinking about the meaning of an artwork,you should _.A.explain it freel
23、y B.choose a title for it C.describe it to the viewers D.ask how it makes you feel 33.The passage is probably written for _.A.museum staff B.gallery visitors C.professional artists D.exhibition organizers B Anuar Abdullah has always had a special feeling for the ocean.In the 1980s,he settled in Perh
24、entian as a diving instructor and fell in love with corals.Twice daily,he went out to sea,staying underwater for as long as his oxygen supply allowed.He learned the shapes and textures(纹理)of coral reefs long before he knew their Latin names.He studied the living conditionsthe water temperature,the s
25、unshine,the diversity(多样性)of ocean lifeand saw how just one of those factors could bring about large-scale death.Abdullah spent two decades experimenting with how to grow coral reefs in the ocean.He didnt have a degree in marine(海洋的)biology or a research lab,but he had his own ways.Almost all the ma
26、terials he used to grow corals came directly from the ocean.He didnt use steel pipes or brickswhich he couldnt affordinstead,he gathered rocks from the seafloor,piling them so they wouldnt be knocked down by tidal waves.While others might depend on a lab to break live coral into pieces that were in
27、turn used for growing,he searched for broken pieces of coral in existing reefs and fixed them to the rocks using animal-friendly glue.When he needed other materials,he started by searching the beach for waste.Every day,the locals saw him on his knees examining corals in the ocean.Sometimes,he picked
28、 up a rock to which he had fixed a piece of coral several weeks earlier,and said very quietly,“My little acropora(鹿角大珊瑚),how are you doing today?”The locals whispered about how hed spent days in the water speaking to corals as if they were people.“Everyone thought I was stupid,”said Abdullah,“But I
29、knew I was doing the most important thing in the world.”Actually,Abdullah was right.Now,in a world rapidly losing its coral reefs to climate change and environmental damage,he has become an increasingly influential expert on how to bring them back to life.Thousands have traveled from around the worl
30、d to learn from Abdullah how to grow corals,with some eventually leaving their jobs to join his projects full time.With his 700 active volunteers,he has already saved about 125 acres of coral reefs 34.Abdullah went out to sea twice daily to _.第5页/共10页 A.study coral reefs B.have diving training C.che
31、ck his oxygen supply D.share his feelings for the sea 35.Abdullahs way of growing corals is_,A.eco-friendly and practical B.traditional and indirect C.high-tech and affordable D.scientific and expensive 36.From the passage we know that Abdullah_.A.searched for waste to make a living B.received a deg
32、ree in marine biology C.talked to everyone about coral reefs D.became an expert on coral protection 37.What can we learn from the story?A.Anyone with a dream is amazing.B.Achievement provides true pleasure.C.An individual can make a difference.D.The strong man is strongest when alone.C Have you ever
33、 wished you could be better organized or more sociable?Perhaps youre a constant worrier,and youd prefer to be a little more carefree?Actually at least 2/3 of people would like to change some elements of their personality.In the past,such desires appeared to be fruitless.Ones personality was thought
34、to be formed in childhood and to remain fixed throughout his entire life.Recent research from psychology professor Nathan Hudson and his colleagues,however,challenges this expectation of a fixed personality.With the right psychological strategies and enough effort,they say,many people can successful
35、ly shape their desired personality.Their interventions(干预)typically involve recommending regular activities that reflect the personality traits(特征)people wish to adopt.Introverts who wish to be more outgoing,for example,might have the goal of introducing themselves to a stranger once a week,or makin
36、g small talk with the cashier in the supermarket.Someone who wishes to be more organized and disciplined might be asked to carefully double-check an email before sending it,or to write a to-do list before going to bed.While these tasks may seem insignificant,the aim is for the thinking patterns and
37、behaviors they produce to become habitual.And the evidence so far suggests it works remarkably well.In one 15-week trial of 400 people,participants accepted an average of two challenges each week.After they completed those tasks,their traits shifted in the desired direction,according to a personalit
38、y questionnaire(调查问卷).The unexpected personality change should be good news for anyone who wishes they were a bit more sociable,organized,or happy-go-lucky.Another potential benefit is that awareness of this research could help improve mental health.People always believe negative feelings are just p
39、art of who they are,and there is little they can do to change them.But what if educating people about their potential for personality change could place them on a more positive track?To test this idea,Harvard professor of psychology,John Weisz,and his partner selected a group of 100 teenagers who ha
40、d previously shown signs of anxiety or depression.They took a computerized course that explained the science of brain plasticity(可塑性),and were then given worksheets to strengthen what they had learned.第6页/共10页 When Weisz checked in on the teens mental health nine months later,the students reported a
41、 significant decrease in their anxiety and depression compared with those who had instead taken part in a course on“emotional expression”.Whether you are struggling with serious issues or simply want to polish off your rougher edges,remember that character is within your own hands and you have the p
42、ower to become what you want to be.38.According to the passage,an old belief about personality is that _.A.most people are satisfied with their personality B.sociable or organized people are more popular C.childhood has nothing to do with personality D.people cant change their personality traits 39.
43、In Nathan Hudsons research,participants _.A.became more aware of their mental health B.formed new thinking patterns and behaviors C.reported their completed tasks in the questionnaire D.were advised to work as cashiers in the supermarket 40.John Weiszs study is mentioned to _ Hudsons research.A.ques
44、tion the result of B.make a comparison with C.explain the method used in D.show an additional benefit of 41.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?A.Mental Issues:More than Meets the Eye B.Personality:It Is Not Set in Stone C.Your Personality Shapes Your Future D.A Great Cur
45、e for Mental Problems D A comerstone of environmental policy is the debate over protecting nature for humans sake(instrumental values)or for natures(intrinsic values).We propose that focusing only on instrumental or intrinsic values may fail to resonate(引起共鸣)views on personal and collective well-bei
46、ng,or“what is right,”about nature and the environment.It is time to engage seriously with a third class of values,one with diverse roots and current expressions:relational values.By doing so,we reframe the discussion about environmental protection,and open the door to new,potentially more productive
47、 policy approaches.In philosophical terms,relational values are preferences,principles,and virtues associated with relationships,both interpersonal and as required by policies and social norms.Relational values can apply to interactions with nature.Some peoples identities are rooted in long-term car
48、e and stewardship,such as volunteer river-keepers,gardeners or farmers.Other people and social organizations hold worldviews that value kinship(亲属关系)between people and nature.They subscribe to the concepts of“Mother Nature,”“Mother Earth,”and so on.Also,many people believe that their cultural identi
49、ty and well-being originate from their relationships with human and nonhuman beings,connected by particular places.Caring for and attending to places can be extremely important for maintaining cultural practices and core values.According to these views,the value of the land is not independent of hum
50、ans.Therefore,environmental policy and management should always consider the kinds of relationships people already have with nature,and how these might be engaged to lessen the negative effects of human lifestyles on ecosystems and enhance positive ones.For example,the bond between parent or teacher
