1、陕西省宝鸡市渭滨区2023-2024学年高一下学期期末质量监测英语试卷一、听力选择题1What will the woman probably do?AGo for a run.BWatch a film.CDrive to a cinema.2When will the woman receive her goods?AOn Monday.BOn Wednesday.COn Thursday.3What did the woman plan to buy at first?AShoes.BA suit.CA dress.4What does the man wish for?AMore sn
2、ow.BOutdoor activities.CHoliday celebrations.5What will the boy do first?ADo his homework.BGo to a restaurant.CPlay table tennis.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6What did the speakers do this morning?AThey cleaned the beach.BThey visited a park.CThey ate out.7What does the woman think of the park?AIt isnt tidy eno
3、ugh.BIt needs repairing.CIt is beautiful in summer.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8What exactly does the man find in the corner?AA mosquito.BA spider.CA fly.9What happened to the woman when she saw an insect last time?AShe fell off the ladder.BShe was bitten by it.CShe couldnt sleep.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10How does th
4、e woman sound at the beginning of the conversation?APuzzled.BHopeful.CRegretful.11What do we know about Max?AHe is probably telling a lie.BHe wants to open a bookstore.CHe has known the woman for a long time.12What does the man suggest the woman do?AStart a business.BSell her bookstore.CAvoid answer
5、ing strange calls.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13Why doesnt the man want to go to the market on Saturday?AIts goods are expensive.BIts hard to find a parking lot then.CIt has a limited choice of products.14What will the weather be like tomorrow?ARainy.BSunny.CCloudy.15What will the woman do before going to the
6、market?ACook the fish.BCheck the forecast.CSend her child to a class.16At what time will the speakers go to the market?A10:00 a.m.B10:15 a.m.C11:00 a.m.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17What did the speaker know about Brockton High School earlier?AThe school was large in size.BThe atmosphere was lively.CThe staff wa
7、s friendly.18What did the speaker prepare for the new school?AA bus pass.BA brand-new schoolbag.CNew clothes.19What did the speaker say about his classmates at the new school?AThey were kind.BThey were clever.CThey were hard-working.20How did the speaker feel about his new school?AIt was below expec
8、tations.BIt was quite okay.CIt was challenging.二、阅读理解Alternatives to plastic straws Whats that straw made of?Plastic straws may seem harmless, but they pose a danger to the environment. Because theyre so small, they easily find their way into the ocean. There they can harm animals that try to eat th
9、em. They may be small, but the millions of plastic straws that are used and discarded daily add up to a huge problem. What can you use instead of plastic straws?Bamboo strawsFast-growing and plentiful, bamboo stalks are ideal for making drinking straws. Multiple companies now produce bamboo straws,
10、often without the use of chemicals. Bamboo straws can be washed in a dishwasher or by hand and used again and again. When they do wear out, they break down easily.Glass strawsGlass straws can also be reused, and if theyre clear, its easy to see if theyre clean or not. Some companies make bent glass
11、straws, which means you dont have to tip your glass to drink with them. They are available in a variety of lengths, colors and widths, so consumers have many options to choose from.Metal strawsStraws made of metal last a very long time and are easy to clean. Steel is the most common variety, but tho
12、se willing to pay more can get titanium or silver straws.Bottles that come with strawsMany water bottles come equipped with built-in straws. Although that straw may be made of plastic, you keep it and use it repeatedly. That means it probably wont end up in a landfill or the ocean any time soon. Wat
13、er bottles can also replace disposable cups, which cuts down on waste even more. And they can be economical if you choose to fill the bottles with water rather than buying drinks.No strawFor many drinks, straws arent required; people can drink straight out of a cup. And businesses can cut down on th
14、e number of straws they use by simply asking people if they want one. Many people scarcely notice whether they have a straw or not.Plastic straws are far from the only way to enjoy your favorite drink. Giving them up is an easy way to help take care of our planet.21According to the passage, which on
15、e is the main reason for different alternatives to plastic straws?Amarket requirementBconsumption preferenceCprice factorDenvironmental concern22According to the passage, which one of the following statements is correct?AYou can wash bamboo straws only by hand.BThere are various shapes of glass stra
16、ws.CTitanium or silver straws are valueless.DStraws are not necessary for all drinks.23Whats the authors attitude to bottles that come with straws?AdoubtfulBcriticalCdisappointedDunclearTravel the World Virtually-Leave home without leaving homeHave you ever longed to take a trip, but you just dont h
17、ave the time or the financial resources? If so, consider touring via virtual reality (VR), which has embraced tourism with open arms. This innovative technology is reshaping the way people experience destinations by breaking down geographical barriers and providing unique journeys. An AI tour is cos
18、t-effective and allows you to see the world without leaving the comfort of your living room.You might argue that you dont have a VR headset, but no matter. Two travel styles are available: monoscopic and stereoscopic. Monoscopic VR videos can be viewed on a mobile phone or a computer. By clicking on
19、 or dragging across the screen to rotate (旋转) the field of view, you are able to explore an entire area. Stereoscopic VR videos use VR headsets that make you feel as if you were actually present at a destination. The software in the headsets tracks your head movement, so by just turning your head, y
20、ou can explore each new scene in a more realistic way. No matter which method you choose to “travel,” these virtual travel experiences aim to give you a credible experience.Besides inspecting an area that you might want to visit but cant, you can virtually preview a place and make more informed deci
21、sions about it. Youre able to clearly see the exact location of a hotel or the distance from it to surrounding attractions. Make no mistake, travel agencies, hotels and destination marketing organizations are using this tool to their advantage. By creating virtual experiences, businesses can amaze t
22、heir audience and arouse interest in specific destinations or accommodations.VR in tourism goes beyond leisure; it also plays a vital role in education and cultural preservation. By digitally documenting, archiving (把归档) and sharing its information, the nonprofit CyArk is aiding in the preservation
23、of endangered cultural heritage sites through VR exploration. To foster a broader understanding of the world, students can now take virtual field trips to formerly inaccessible historical sites and cultural landmarks.24Which of the following is NOT the advantage of touring via virtual reality?Areaso
24、nable expensesBgeographical limitsCpre-trip decisionsDcultural awareness25Which one of the following is the characteristic of stereoscopic?AYou can explore the entire area on your phone.BYou can actually be present at your destination.CYou can explore each new scene by dragging across the screen.DTh
25、e software in the headsets is necessary and helpful.26VR in tourism can benefit the following except _?Atravel enthusiasts with a tight scheduleBdisabled people with accessibility challengesCtourism-related businessesDstudents eager to experience practical field trips27Where can you probably find th
26、e passage?Aa geography text bookBa tourist advertisementCa scientific websiteDa health guide handbookThe Mystery of Dark MatterAstronomers have long known that the visible matter in the universe cannot account for all of the gravitational forces that are holding galaxies together. There simply isnt
27、enough mass in stars, gas, and dust to explain why galaxies arent flying apart. The solution to this problem is to postulate (假定) the existence of dark matter, a hypothetical (假定的) substance that cant be seen but whose presence can be inferred from its gravitational effects.There are several candida
28、te particles (粒子) that might make up dark matter. One of the most popular is the WIMP (weakly interacting massive particle). WIMPs are predicted by some extensions of the Standard Model of particle physics, and they would interact with normal matter only via the weak force and gravity.A number of ex
29、periments have been carried out in an attempt to detect WIMPs, but so far none have succeeded. However, new experiments are being developed that will be much more sensitive to the presence of WIMPs.Although the evidence for dark matter is very strong, there is still much that we dont know about it.
30、For example, we dont know what dark matter is made of, how much of it there is, or whether it interacts with itself in any way other than through gravity.Despite these uncertainties, the concept of dark matter is very useful for explaining the properties (性质) of the universe on a large scale. In fac
31、t, it has become an essential part of our understanding of how the universe evolved.28What is the problem that dark matter solves?AIt explains why galaxies are flying apart.BIt accounts for all the matter in the universe.CIt describes the properties of visible matter.DIt provides a hypothetical subs
32、tance for astronomers to study.29What is a WIMP?Aa massive starBa substance made of gas and dustCa hypothetical particle that interacts weakly with normal matter.Da theory that explains the properties of dark matter30What is the current status of experiments to detect WIMPs?AThey have all been succe
33、ssful.BThey have all failed.CThey have been inconclusive.DThey are being developed to be more sensitive.31What is the main idea of the passage?ADark matter is a mysterious substance.BWIMPs are the key to understanding dark matter.CExperiments to detect dark matter have been unsuccessful.DDark matter
34、 is important for explaining the properties of the universe.Why are some people more motivated to handle difficult things? And is there a way to make doing difficult things easy? To answer this question, we need to look at this: dopamine (多巴胺). Dopamine is often considered a pleasure molecule (分子).
35、But thats not quite what it does. Dopamine is what makes us desire things. And its that desire that gives us the motivation to get up and do things.In fact, your brain considers something more important than others mainly depending on how much dopamine its expecting to get. If an activity releases t
36、oo little dopamine, you wont have much motivation to do it. But if an activity releases a lot of dopamine, youll be motivated to repeat it, over and over. So which behavior releases dopamine? Any activity where you expect theres a possible reward releases it.And in todays digital society, we are flo
37、oding our brains with unnaturally high amounts of dopamine on a daily basis, even if we dont know it. Some examples of high dopamine behavior include: visiting social media websites, playing video games, etc.And you might think, “Oh so what? Its not like its harming me in any way.” But youd be wrong
38、. Our bodies have a biological system called homeostasis (体内动态平衡). Whenever an imbalance occurs, our body adapts to it. Basically your brain gets used to having high levels of dopamine and those levels become your new normal. Thus you develop a dopamine tolerance. This can be a huge problem because
39、the things that dont give you as much dopamine dont interest you any longer. Thats why people tend to prefer playing video games or surfing the Internet, compared to studying or working on their business.But it is possible to make doing difficult things feel easier. Separate yourself from the unnatu
40、rally high amounts of dopamine, or at least expose yourself to it far less frequently. Only then will normal, everyday, low dopamine activities become exciting again and youll be able to do them for longer. Thats why you might want to limit your phone and computer usage, along with other high dopami
41、ne-releasing behavior.We are all dopamine addicts to a certain extent. And thats a good thing because dopamine motivates us to achieve our goals and improve ourselves. But its up to you to decide where youre going to get your dopamine. Are you going to get it from things that dont benefit you? Or ar
42、e you going to get it from working on your long-term goals? The choice is yours.32According to the passage, dopamine is what _.Adetermines our mindsetBmotivates us to actCenables us to tackle difficult tasksDcauses our emotions33What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about?AThe adaptability of our bra
43、in.BThe problem of dopamine tolerance.CThe imbalance of the dopamine levels.DThe biological system called homeostasis.34What does the author suggest to make doing difficult things feel easier?AReducing the usage of digital devices.BMaking difficult things more excitingCForcing our body to adapt to d
44、opamine.DExposing ourselves more to social media.35What can we infer from the last paragraph?ABeing addicted to dopamine benefits us.BDopamine can be made use of to better ourselves.CDopamine is to blame for our improper behaviour.DWorking on long-term goals releases more dopamine.Using needles to h
45、elp lifes energy flowFor thousands of years, the Chinese have relieved pain and cured disease through acupuncture (针灸). Evolving from the discovery that using stone needles to prick (刺) specific points on the surface of the body could relieve pain and symptoms, 36 , in line with the philosophy that
46、promotes the harmonious coexistence of humans with nature.According to Records of the Grand Historian, written by Sima Qian about 2,100 years ago, Bian Que, a highly skilled physician during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), was famous for having saved a prince from “death” by using needles to
47、 stimulate (刺激) the Baihui acupoint on the head of the unconscious man.According to TCM, there are a dozen meridians (中医经脉) in the human body, 37 . Cold, infections or diseases can result in the blocking of the energy, and so stimulating the acupoints can unblock stagnant (停滞的) qi, restore normal circulation and improve health.Today, acupuncture is still widely used in China. Li Ming, a 41-year-old who works in media, says that acupuncture really helped treat the dry eyes she had been suffering from since 2009. After trying many other ways, 38 . 39 , and after more than 130 vi
