1、湖北省武汉市武汉市部分重点中学2022-2023学年高一下学期4月联考期中英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Four One-day Trips in the UKThe Rig Climb Experience, GreenwichThe Cutty Sark, one of just two surviving tea sailing ships in the world, is launching a new experience. For the first time, visitors will be able to step from the main deck
2、and arrive at the top platform. Visitors will hear tales of life at sea in the 19th century and the tough conditions sailors had to work in. 21 adults / 12 children(includes general entry to the ship), rmg.co,uk/cutty-sarkCliffords Tower, YorkThis 800-year-old tower is all that remains of York Castl
3、e. It was a treasury (财宝库) and prison, but its inner space was damaged by fire in 1684. Now, after a 5 million project by English Heritage, the ruin is reopening. Walkways will replace the lost first floor. A new roof floor will provide views of York Minster, the city and the North York Moors beyond
4、. 8.10 adults / 4.80 children, English-heritage. org.ukThe Intelligence Factory, BuckinghamshireA newly-restored building at Bletchley Park is opening as the sites biggest ever exhibition space. The Intelligence Factory in Block A will focus on the years 1942-1945 when 9,000 staff members helped win
5、 World War II. The permanent exhibition will include objects, personal stories and interactive elements, showing how operators handled huge amounts of information. There is also a space for temporary exhibitionsthe first is on data visualization. 21 adults / 12.50 children, bletehleypark.org.ukThe F
6、irst Light Pavilion, CheshireIts a newly-designed visitor centre at the Jodrell Bank Observatory. It is inspired by the Lovell Telescope and is designed to act like a sundial (日晷). Visitors can experience a meteor shower (流星雨), operate a radio telescope and launch a digital satellite there. 8.50 adu
7、lts / 6.50 children, 1How much is it for a parent and three children to learn about sailors working conditions?A36.B45.C56.D57.2What can visitors do at the pavilion in Cheshire?AUse a telescope to observe stars.BWatch the launch of a satellite.CLearn how to make a sundial.DInteract with astronomers
8、in the centre.3What do Cliffords Tower and the Intelligence Factory have in common? dAThe same period of history.BAdvanced equipment.CRecent repair work.DBirds eye view of the cities.Staff at the Thai Dynasty restaurant in Singapore never thought theyd receive such a huge tip during the COVID-19 pan
9、demic(流行病), when economic condition seemed hard, let alone one as big as $600. But believe it or not, they did. What was more surprising, however, was the person who left that massive tip for them. It wasnt from a customer who was feeling extra generous that day. No, it was Jesse, a food delivery ri
10、der who came by to pick up an online order. Being a familiar face among the staff due to frequent orders from the restaurant, the delivery rider wanted to show his best appreciation for their hard work in ensuring orders are prepared on time every time he comes by to pick something up. Along with th
11、e tip, he also left a heartfelt written note. “Hello! I am writing to you all because I am very happy with your food and friendly customer service,” the note starts. “I want to say that your food is really delicious. You know, every day when Im working, I see you all working so hard, which makes me
12、feel proud of you all. Working is not easy, and I understand that because I am also working. Therefore, I want to thank you all for the good food and I want to help you all. Here inside is $600, for all of you. Share it among yourselves. Thank you once again!”Speaking to Shin Min Daily, Thai Dynasty
13、 director Jason Pay said he never expected such a thing from a delivery rider, despite Jesse being a familiar face. “Employees are allowed to keep the tips for their good service, but they chose to return it, which Im touched by,” Pay said. Yes, they managed to return the super generous tip when Jes
14、se swung by a few hours later to pick up another order. But seeing the hard work that the delivery rider highlighted in his staff, Pay decided to reward them the next day with pizza and other dishes for lunch.4What does the underlined word “It” in the second paragraph refer to?AAn order.BA note.CThe
15、 delivery.DThe tip.5What did the staff do to show their appreciation?AThey treated the rider with delicious pizza and other dishes.BThey helped the delivery rider get more orders.CThey gave back the tip to the delivery rider.DThey told the story to the newspaper.6What impressed Jesse most about the
16、restaurant?AThe familiar faces.BThe positive working attitude.CThe generous customers.DThe delicious food.7Which saying can best describe the text?AExperience must be bought.BWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.CA hero is known in the time of misfortune.DEveryones love will make the world a better pla
17、ce.Well, to pick up where we left off last time. Im certain that you know all too well the dangers hiding on the World Wide Web. And whether its for schoolwork, entertainment, or just socializing with friends, the Internet will surely be a major part of your childs life. So, its important to secure
18、their online stays.Its not the easiest thing, but keeping open lines of communication is primary. Let them know they can share their online activities with you. Talk to them about their online presence as early as possible, ideally before they begin to use email, social media, or a smartphone. Discu
19、ss what they find interesting online and learning from them about popular websites and apps; this will create understanding and allow you to identify potential risks.Next, monitor without spying. Most kids learn to understand boundaries, like respecting others personal space, or not opening the cook
20、ie jar without asking. Internet use is no different. Its helpful for kids to have ground rules as to which websites they can visit,which apps they can use, and what they can share online. Remind them that if they feel uneasy with anything that occurs online, they need to alert an adult immediately.H
21、ow you handle your kids internet usage will depend in large part on their age. There are sites and browsing tools meant for younger kids, such as YouTube Kids,which aims to provide a safe online experience for children.Older kids may be allowed more freedom since they want to network and need to use
22、 the internet for information-gathering. But you can set boundaries that feel right for you. Just limit access appropriately.Allowing your children to make good decisions online teaches them responsibility, shows that you trust them, and reminds them that rules may be tightened if they disobey them.
23、 Stay tuned. 8What might be talked about last time?AThe history of the World Wide Web.BHow the Internet influences people.CThe potential dangers of the Internet.DWhat information the Internet offers.9What does Paragraph 2 suggest people do?ANever be narrow-minded.BCommunicate effectively.CShare pers
24、onal information.DIdentify with your children.10What does “alert” underlined in Paragraph 3 mean?AInform.BReveal.CLook after.DTell off.11What is the best title for the text?AWhat Is Hidden on the Net?BHow to Make Online Stays?CBe a Smarter Internet UserDKeep Your Kids Safe OnlineWhats the first thin
25、g that pops into your mind when you think of wheat straw? Most people would probably just see it as a pile of waste in a farmers field. However, Wu Cui, an intangible cultural inheritor, can turn the straw left over from harvested wheat into beautiful and eye-catching functional artworks. The earlie
26、st straw-weaving(草编的)products were discovered at Hemudu Cultural Ruins, a Neolithic cultural site located in eastern Chinas Zhejiang province. The Book of Rites, one of the classical works of Confucianism, also records that there were already mats made of cattail grass and professional straw-weaving
27、 craftsmen during the Zhou Dynasty(c.11th century-256 BC). Straw weaving is a method of making daily items or artworks. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Wu explains the process of straw weaving: selection of materials is the first step of a complicated, time consumin
28、g and labor-intensive process that can take weeks, or even months, to complete. You need to sketch(索描)the piece on paper, which requires drawing skills. Next comes weaving, shaping and preserving of the work. Even by finishing that process, it does not mean that you will always create a good piece o
29、f work, and the hardest part is to make it lifelike. In the past, woven straw items could be found almost in every household in the countryside, such as straw hats and straw shoes, because they were practical in everyday life. But due to the impact of industrialization, manufactured goods have repla
30、ced such products, which cause low profits, and there are only about 100 individuals engaging in the work across the country. “The world has changed, and craftsmen need to transcend(超越)practicality and pursue the beauty and artistry of straw culture to help the craft survive and thrive(茁壮成长),” Wu sa
31、ys. From her perspective, straw weaving should respond to peoples needs and preferences, while still drawing inspiration from traditional culture, “Craftspeople should make a great effort to grasp the trends and opportunities of the times to create new and relevant products,” she says. When asked ab
32、out her plans, Wu says she wants to dig deeper into local traditional culture and create cultural creative products by developing the straw-weaving technique.12What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about straw-weaving products?ATheir historic origins.BTheir cultural value.CTheir major uses.DTheir pro
33、ducing process.13Which is the most difficult part for straw-weaving craftsmen according to Wu Cui?ASelecting suitable materials.BDrawing sketches on paper.CMaking the artworks vivid.DPreserving finished products.14What can we learn from Wu Cuis opinion according to the last paragraph?ACraftsmen shou
34、ld bring forth new ideas in the crafts based on traditional cultureBPursuing fashion should be the first preference for eraftspeople.CLocal people benefit a lot from the strawweaving techniques.DStraw-weaving products are out of favor with customers.15What is the main purpose of the passage?ATo expl
35、ain the process of straw weaving.BTo present the future of a traditional culture.CTo introduce a way to pursue the beauty and artistry.DTo propose a new means of crafting.二、七选五Classical music is one of the most complex, and beautiful forms of music. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and can b
36、e appreciated in many different ways. 16 These elements include melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, and timbre. Melody is the primary musical element, and is what people typically think of when they think of music. 17 Rhythm is the organization of time, and is created by the pulse or beat of the musi
37、c. Dynamics are the changes in volume, and timbre is the quality of the sound. Once you have a basic understanding of these elements, you can start to appreciate classical music on a deeper level. 18 Pay attention to the four elements mentioned above. Understand the story it is telling. Try to find
38、out how the different sounds work together. Feel the beat, and sense the changes in volume. Try to appreciate the different sounds. 19 Seeing the musicians play, and watching the conductor guide the orchestra can be an amazing experience. You can watch videos of classical music performances online,
39、or attend a live concert. Finally, classical music can be appreciated through its history and culture. Learning about the musicians, the pieces, and the different movements in classical music can help you understand and appreciate it more. 20 AOne way to do this is by listening to it more closely.BI
40、f you are a music enthusiast, you might have heard the term; music appreciation.CThere are also many books and articles about classical music that can help.DIt is important to first understand the different elements that make it up.EThe secret to classical music is; its just music.FHarmony is create
41、d by two or more melodies playing together.GYou can also appreciate classical music by watching it being performed.三、完形填空A little penguin, named Mercy afterwards, arrived at the Bonorong Wildlife Hospital. He was in really bad condition. “The penguin was 21 , not doing so well and needed fattening u
42、p,” said Petra Harris, the hospital manager. Little penguins were the smallest species of penguins on Earth but sadly in 22 numbers. 23 , with the help of a team of wildlife keepers, Mercy regained full health and was 24 back into the wild. Mercys story has now been made into a video and was 25 on s
43、ocial media platforms on World Penguin Day on April 25. In the 26 , Ms Harris said a man 27 Mercy looking unwell and contacted them through their rescue line. Rescuers went to 28 Mercy and brought him back. The vet(兽医)team did a full 29 on him. “We X-rayed him to check for any injuries that werent 3
44、0 . To their 31 , it turned out that Mercy was just a little underweight. Mercy was 32 to fatten up at the hospital until he could swim. Then he was released at dawn so that he could spend the day fishing before returning to his burrow(洞穴). ”Its a comfort for us to see animals go back where they 33
45、,“ Ms Harris said. ”Mercy was the lucky one that gets to have a second 34 at life, and its certainly very 35 for us to make it.“21AunderweightBconcernedCunfriendlyDdepressed22AclimbingBstableCdecliningDaverage23ANaturallyBFortunatelyCStrangelyDConsequently24Awatched overBlet aloneCset freeDbrought u
46、p25AchangedBpostedCfilmedDrefused26AhospitalBbookCvideoDrecord27AtreatedBhuntedCsearchedDobserved28AcureBselectCraiseDcollect29AexaminationBfavorCdescriptionDsurvey30AseriousBobviousCpreviousDfamiliar31ApuzzleBshockCawarenessDrelief32AsupportedBfedCoperatedDadapted33AbelongBrecoverCreserveDescape34A
47、thoughtBsuccessCchanceDtry35AdemandingBfascinatingCalarmingDrewarding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。In the 1950s, the Egyptian government would like to build a new dam across the Nile, but the idea led to 36 (protest). This was because the new dam would likely destroy many cultural relics. With the help of the United Nations, the government established a committee to find a solution 37 the protection of Egypts cultural heritage. After a 38 (propose)for how the rel
