1、河南省封丘县第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学测试英语试题一、阅读理解Grand Canyon National ParkLocated in northern Arizona, the park covers 277 miles of the Colorado River and nearby uplands. One of the most awesome examples of erosion (侵蚀)in the world, Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable view it offers to visitors.Pa
2、rk Openings and ClosingsThe Village and Desert View on the South Rim are open all year and park entrances remain open 24 hours a day. North Rim facilities open mid-May and close mid-October. Park entrances remain open 24 hours a day during this time. Hours for visitor centers and businesses vary thr
3、oughout the year.Park InformationThe park produces a Pocket Map with a North Rim and South Rim edition that contains a map and information about services, facilities, and park ranger programs. It is available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese. A hiking brochure is available for those
4、planning to hike one of the parks main trails down into Grand Canyon. Obtain publications at entrance stations, visitor centers, or atgo.nps.gov/136oil.AccessibilityThe terrain (地形) is rugged with narrow, rocky trails and steep cliffs. Visitors using wheelchairs or having visual disabilities may nee
5、d assistance. For more information about accessibility in Grand Canyon National Park, see go.nps.gov/1rtxl2.Park Entrance FeesAdmission to the park us $35 per private vehicle; $30 per motorcycle; and $20 per person entering the park through Grand Canyon Railway, park shuttle bus, walking, or riding
6、a bicycle. The pass can be used for seven days and includes both rims. Pay fees at park entrance stations or at some businesses outside the park. Every year the National Park Service offers entrance fee free days. For complete fee information, please visitgo.nps.gov/y5uu6f.SustainabilityGrand Canyon
7、 National Park involves sustainability in all aspects of its operations. Use your refillable water bottle to fill up on free Grand Canyon spring water at visitor centers and grocery stores. Recycling containers are conveniently located and as common as trash bins. Discover what else you can do to pr
8、otect the environment while traveling here and beyond. at go.mos.gov/lb2rzt.1People with physical disabilities can find detailed information on park facilities designed for them by visiting_.Ago.nps.gov/lrtx12Bgo.nps.gov/y5uu6fCgo.nps.gov/136ojlDgo.nps.gov/lb2rzt2What is the admission fee if you and
9、 your parents plan to go on a six-day vacation to Grand Canyon National Park by driving a car?A$95.B$60.C$35.D$70.3Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?AVisitors have year-round access to every corner of the national park.BHikers who can only speak Chinese cannot explor
10、e the North Rim without a guide.CVisitors are forbidden to leave any trash in the National Park to maintain sustainability.DThe Grand Canyon features is one of the worlds most visually breathtaking landscapes.20-year-old Edgar McGregor decided to visit his local park, Eaton Canyon, day in and day ou
11、t to pick up as much litter as he could fit in two buckets (提桶). Now, over 589 days and 19,000 Twitter followers later, he is more passionate (热爱的) than ever about his task to save the planet! Edgar found out that Los Angeles would be the host of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Knowing the state of t
12、he national forest at the time, he feared that its grounds that were full of litter would make the city a “global embarrassment,” so he decided to make cleaning it up his new passion project. As time went on, he began documenting his progress on Twitter. Soon, he began encouraging others to start pa
13、rk cleanup projects of their own. As part of southern Californias Angeles National Forest, Eaton Canyon can see quite a bit of daily foot traffic. On one particularly busy day, Edgar spent five hours picking up litter and came away with over 1,000 pounds of rubbish. Rain or shine, Edgar headed over
14、to carry out his task. He worked through conditions like snowstorms, a record heat wave, and even a forest fire on the opposite side of the park. The more he did, the more treasures he discovered. In addition to a lot of old iPhones and cans, Edgar collected enough recyclables to earn around 30 doll
15、ars every few weeks, which he would donate to nonprofits. Recently, Edgar began noticing that the top-littered areas in his park were becoming few and far between. At one point, he spent four hours moving around the park and only returned with two buckets. Edgar plans to return to Eaton Canyon two o
16、r three times a week to keep up with the maintenance, but he is excited to start expanding his reach to new locations. Though he realizes this doesnt mean his journey is complete, he is excited to have already achieved so much!4Why is the 2028 Summer Olympic Games mentioned?ATo describe what made Ed
17、gar famous.BTo explain why Edgar loved Los Angeles.CTo introduce what inspired Edgar to start his project.DTo discuss why Edgar started exploring the national forest.5Which of the following can best describe Edgar?ADetermined and caring.BCreative and influential.CTalented and productive.DAdventurous
18、 and sociable.6What is Edgars next plan?AEncouraging others to join in his cleanup.BMaking a journey to clean Eaton Canyon.CCleaning up other parts of the national forest.DReturning to the parks he has already cleaned.7What is the text mainly about?AA hero for the environment.BA way of dealing with
19、litter.CA local development project.DA huge personal achievement.To dozens of kindergartners in Southwest Chinas Chongqing Municipality, it was as if Italian cook Franco Bergamino was performing a “magic show.” He was greeted by waves of oohs and ahhs as the kids watched him magically turn dough, eg
20、g, sugar and fruit into artwork. The scene was part of the activities of the 2021 World Week of Italian Cuisines Chongqing station. The sixth edition of the World Week of Italian Cuisine was held in late November in several cities across China. The event aimed to fully present the Italian cooking tr
21、adition and bring a real Italian taste. “This years event stressed tradition and sustainability（可持续性）. Both are also the Italian diet spirit，which is to use simple ingredients to make nutritious diet,” said Guido Bilancini, Consul General of Italy in Chongqing. More than 17 restaurants, bars, hotels
22、 and supermarkets in southwestern Chinese cities including Chongqing, Chengdu and Guiyang participated in this years event. Salvatore Portoghese owns a Western-style restaurant in Chongqing. “What Ive been trying to do is to bring diners in Chongqing a real taste of my hometown,” said Portoghese. He
23、 is devoted to combining local ingredients with traditional Italian cuisine. At this years food week, he used jam made of locally-grown pumpkins to replace the traditional ketchup（番茄酱）to make a Burrata Cheese pizza, a typical Italian food. The Mediterranean-style diet, emphasizing plenty of fruits,
24、vegetables, nuts, whole grains and healthy fats, is catching on among Chinese food lovers. Even in the southwestern region where local cuisine is noted for distinctive spicy and pungent flavors and abundant use of oil and seasonings, a Mediterranean-style diet is favored by many youngsters pursuing
25、a healthier lifestyle. “Food is about connection and sharing. We believe the holding of such an event can help China and Italy explore more cooperation opportunities in areas where common interests lie,” said Bilancini.8Why does the writer mention the “magic show” in the first paragraph?ATo show off
26、 the Italian chefs.BTo introduce the Italian food week.CTo attract more children to Italian food.DTo stress the importance of healthy diet.9What is the spirit of Italian diet?ADeveloping various new food.BBringing Italian food to the world.CMaking healthy food with simple materials.DAbsorbing all co
27、oking methods worldwide.10What makes the Mediterranean-style diet popular among Chinese?AUnique taste.BRich nutrition.CAffordable price.DAttractive appearance.11Which of the following does Bilancini agree with?AThe food week will be held worldwide.BItalian traditional food is well received.CFood wee
28、k will help China and Italy cooperate more.DCooks should explore their cooking skills regularly.阅读理解。Stressed? It is shown in recent research that walking or cycling to work calms you down (traveling by bus or train is also better than driving).Walking to work reduces stress and improves brain power
29、, researchers say. Adults who stopped driving the car and started walking or cycling became calmer and found it easier to concentrate. A study of 18,000 Britons found that going to work by train or bus improved their wellbeing compared with driving.The study, published in the journal Preventive Medi
30、cine, also found that the longer people spent walking or cycling, the happier or less stressed they were. However, stress levels and inability to concentrate worsened if they spent more time in the car.Lead researcher Adam Martin, from the University of East Anglias Norwich Medical School, said that
31、 despite the crowds and disruption, walking to bus stops or stations and being able to relax on the journey “cheer people up”. Two thirds drive to work, 18 percent use public transport, 11 percent walk and 3 percent cycle.A research earlier this year found that commuters (乘公共车辆往返者) had small but sta
32、tistically significant lower scores on all measures of wellbeing. The worst effects were witnessed in those whose journeys last between 61 and 90 minutes. But when commuting time reaches three hours or more, the negative effects disappear, the report said.“The effects of commuting on personal wellbe
33、ing are the greatest for anxiety and happiness, suggesting that commuting affects daytoday emotions more than overall evaluations of satisfaction with life or the sense that daily activities are worthwhile，” the report stated.Dr Daniel Newman, from Cardiff Universitys Sustainable Places Research Ins
34、titute, said, “This report says that many of us, who spend mornings and evenings sitting in traffic jam, already know: commuting can be a chore.”12What can be learned from Paragraph 1?ADriving for long drives people crazy.BFeeling stressed can be predicted.CWalking to work helps reduce stress.DTrave
35、lling by bus makes people excited.13Walking to work is something _.Apreferred by most peopleBeasier to perform in daily lifeCmaking people more creativeDbeneficial to the sense of happiness14What does the underlined word “chore” probably mean?ATiresome task.BAmazing challenge.CMeaningless thing.DFin
36、ancial trouble.15What type of writing is this text?AA scientific report.BA transportation guide.CA policy announcement.DA new lifestyle introduction.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Have you ever had a wonderful idea and thought it would make a great invention, but didnt know what to do n
37、ext? 16 They will help you make your dreams come true and become a famous inventor. The first thing that you should do is do some research on the Internet to see if anyone else has invented it. If not, you should search through the US Patent (专利) information to see if a patent was ever created for y
38、our type of invention. 17 The easiest thing to do is working with a company that can help you to make your dreams a reality. It can help you present your ideas and get your product to the right companies. One company that is very reputable (声誉好的) is “Lambert and Lambert in Minnesota”. 18 If they thi
39、nk your product is marketable (有销路的), they will help you to get it to the right company.Call the company and make an appointment. You will want to bring in a model of your invention and a complete description of your ideas. 19 Then when you meet with them, you can present it and they will tell you h
40、ow marketable it is. If they decide to help you, they will work to present it to different companies and help you to go to the next step. Once your invention has been sold to a large company, get ready to get the benefits of becoming the next great inventor. 20 But the benefits are worth the wait.AI
41、t may take a year or two.BYou will be the next inventor.CWrite down exactly about your invention.DIf there is no patent, go to the next step.EYou will find something new on the Internet.FHere are some steps that you can take.GThey offer free advice for good ideas.二、完形填空My mother turned ninety. I kne
42、w I needed to find a senior 21 center. Not for her for me. If I were at her age, I would want to stay in shape to 22 life, getting a lot of pleasure. Yes, walking in local parks was my 23 , but I wasnt so active as before.I called a nearby center, “Do you have aerobics (有氧运动) classes 24 for seniors?
43、” “Sure. Come and check us out! We start at 10 am,” the receptionist (接待员) replied and 25 . The next morning, I went there. One part of me was 26 that the class was too easy, not doing me any good. The other part feared it was too hard for me to 27 .When I came into the room, a woman 28 me, “Oh, you
44、re new. Welcome.” Then the music started. The hour-long workout woke up the muscles I didnt often 29 in daily walks, suiting me fine. I became a member there. My classmates ranged in age from fifty to ninety. Most gave the exercises their own 30 , doing as much or little as they could. 31 no one kep
45、t score. Soon I learned physical well-being wasnt the only 32 there. During breaks, people chatted happily. Whenever some people were 33 we asked around. Were they busy? Were they in hospital? Moreover, we signed cards for those who were ill.I 34 to be in good shape now as Ive hoped. Still, Im grate
46、ful for things more valuable from the class close friendships and new social 35 .21AleisureBfitnessCcommunityDlearning22AchangeBrememberCwaitDenjoy23AroutineBaimCchallengeDplan24AattachedBfamiliarCappropriateDvital25AcomfortedBinvitedCpromisedDwelcomed26AsureBdisappointedCanxiousDhopeful27Amake up f
47、orBlook down onCget down toDkeep up with28AgreetedBrecognizedChelpedDintroduced29ArelaxBstretchCstrengthenDuse30AimprovementBagreementCinterpretationDconclusion31AFortunatelyBConsequentlyCNaturallyDSurprisingly32AproblemBcontributionCstandardDfocus33AlonelyBabsentCunhappyDtired34AfailBmanageCattemptDcontinue35AbackgroundsBconnectionsCskillsDduties三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages, 36 book written by Tang Dynasty artist Zhang Yanyuan, in 37 he described Xuan paper
