1、云南省德宏师范高等专科学校附属天成中学2023-2024学年高一下学期英语期末考试试卷一、阅读理解How to Visit the Louvre in 2024People line up at more than one entrance to get into the largest museum on the planet, the Louvre. In this guide, well walk you right through something you need to know to visit the Louvre. This way, youll be prepared to
2、 visit one of the greatest collections of art in the world.Opening HoursMonday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m.Tuesday: ClosedWednesday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m.Thursday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m. 9:45 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m.Sunday: 9 a.m. 6 p.m.Lucky for you, the museum also has a night opening on Fridays where the museu
3、m stays open until 9:45 p.m.TicketsTickets can be bought at the museum for 15 or online for 17. Admission is free for anyone under 18 with an official ID card and residents of the European Economic Area under 26 with an official certificate of residence or valid ID card.How Long to Spend at the Louv
4、reShort Answer: 3 hours inside. The museum is massivethe largest on Earth, so that should be something to take into consideration. It also has a rich collection of artwork, sculpture, and even medieval ruins.Click on the link for more information. hutps:/1When is the Louvre not open?AMonday.BTuesday
5、.CWednesday.DSunday.2How much should a Chinese couple pay to visit the Louvre by booking tickets online?A15.B17.C30.D34.3Where is the text taken from?AA website.BA novel.CA magazine.DA newspaper.Two years ago, Holmes participated in Back to School Bash. He was holding down two jobs at the time one w
6、ith the citys public works department, the other as a barber. Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to unfortunate kids so theyd look neat on that first day of classes. But then he had a light bulb moment: “The kids should earn their free h
7、aircut by having to read a book to me,” Holmes said.The idea was so popular that he continued it the first Tuesday of every month for the next two years. Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair. If the
8、y were puzzled over a word, Holmes was there to help. After the haircut, theyd review he book, from the characters and vocabulary to the themes just like in school, only more fun. Holmes, who is married and has two sons, ages three and four, recognizes that not every parent has the time to read with
9、 their kids.Holmes admits he, too, benefits from the process. “There was this seven-year-old who struggled through his book, stuttering over words even though he didnt have a stutter (口吃),” said Holmes. He had the boy take the book home and practice. When the child came back a few days later, “He re
10、ad it with no problems. That inspires me.”Holmes and his family have recently moved to a Chicago suburb. When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Story-book Barber. “The way the world is today with guns and violence,” he says, “its a safe heaven for the kids, to come to the barbers
11、hop and read books.”4What do we know about Holmes two years ago?AHe had only one job.BHe earned a lot as a barber.CHe offered free haircuts to the poor kids.DHe was the organizer of Back to School Bash.5The example in Paragrap3 mainly proves that _.AHolmes is very strict with the kidsBHolmes also le
12、arns a lot from the kidsCbeing a fluent reader needs plenty of practiceDmany kids have trouble in reading a storybook6What can we learn from the last Paragraph?AHolmes is dissatisfied with the world today.BHolmes barbershop will have some changes.CHolmes barbershop has won great popularity.DHolmes w
13、ill continue to be a storybook barber.7What is the best title for the text?AThe Storybook BarberBBack to School BashCReading Counts A LotDCare About the KidsSan Franciscos waterfront (海滨) is on the National Register of Historic Places for good reason. Its beautiful old landmarks, like the Ferry Buil
14、ding and the Bay Bridge, have been seen in many books, TV shows and moviesfrom the stories and novels of Jack London to the 1970s TV series The Streets of San Francisco. The future of San Franciscos waterfront, however, isnt safe. In 2016, the National Trust for Historic Preservation put part of the
15、 citys shoreline on its list of the U. S.s most endangered historic places, in part because of the threat of sea level rise. The waterfront landmarks of many cities are under increasing threat from floods and rising sea levels brought on by human-driven climate change. St. Marks Basilica in Venice,
16、Italy and the Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles face similar challenges to San Francisco. “The whole issue of climate change and historic preservation intersects (交织) right at the waterfront,” said Elaine Forbes, director of the Port of San Francisco. As she watched the boats come and go on a su
17、nny afternoon, Forbes said, “Sea level rise hasnt historically been as much of a threat to San Francisco as major earthquakes.” However, thats changed. Parts of the main road that runs along the waterfront have flooded from heavy rains in recent years. The state estimates (预估) the water could rise u
18、p to about two and a half feet above its present level by 2060, and possibly up to seven feet by the turn of the century. Now, San Francisco is considering measures to save its historic shoreline. But the growing magnitude and frequency of the climate-related threats, the high costs and effort neede
19、d in saving heritage sites, and competing ideas about whats worth saving and what isnt, can make it hard for cities to know what to do first.8What is San Franciscos waterfront famous for?AOld landmarks.BFamous beaches.CBeautiful bridges.DComfortable climate.9What challenge is the waterfront facing?A
20、The loss of public support.BThe threat from rising sea levels.CThe influence of tourist activities.DThe competition from other cities.10Why is the earthquake mentioned in paragraph 4?ATo give an example of existing threats.BTo stress the seriousness of sea level rise.CTo compare different types of n
21、atural disasters.DTo show the difficulty in the waterfront protection.11What can be learned from the text?AHeritage sites are in ruins.BThreats have been removed.CThe shoreline has been flooded.DSolutions are under consideration.If youre someone who has been worrying about the rise of the robotshold
22、 on there just a second, and let them help you impress your friends with some newfound skills in a foreign language. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to help us learn and improve those skills is not newsome of the online language tools we turn to every day are powered by AI.But as new technologies
23、 flood into the market, now is a great time to take advantage of the tech. And according to experts, these tools arent replacing teacherstheyre making their lives easier. One of the things that stops some of us from practicing speaking in a new language is a lack of self-confidence. AI can helpchatb
24、ots dont judge you. Of course, teachers dont either, but for some people, communicating with a bot may erase that fear of failure or shyness.The latest chatbots use something called natural language processing that allows them to understand human speech or writing, providing a human-like response ri
25、ght away. While chatbots are extremely useful for learners working individually, teachers can also offer course material and ask an AI system to produce personalized textbooks for groups of students. The AI can also provide feedback (反馈) in secondsgone are the days of waiting a week for work to be g
26、raded.Past online language tools and games were able to tell you when you were wrong, but they werent always able to explain why. Now, not only has that changed, but the explanations are detailed and immediate. But this is not to underestimate the role of the teacher, who can use the technology to h
27、elp learn more about the strengths and shortcomings of their students and personalize their teaching.So, if you want to impress your friends with your perfect speech, dont be afraid of AI. Just think of it as a useful tool for both teachers and language learners, which will give you more time and sp
28、ace to enjoy learning something new!12What is the main idea of the article?AThe dangers of Al-robots.BThe history of online language tools.CThe benefits of AI in language learning.DThe role of teachers in the modern classroom.13Why might someone prefer communicating with a bot?ABecause bots grade wo
29、rk faster.BBecause bots provide textbooks.CBecause bots are more knowledgeable.DBecause bots may remove the fear of failure or shyness.14What is the benefit of AI producing personalized textbooks?AIt saves time for teachers.BIt reduces the cost of education.CIt meets individual students needs.DIt pr
30、ovides detailed lesson plans.15What word might replace the underlined word “shortcoming” in paragraph 4?Aweakness.Bawareness.Cwitness.Ddarkness.Learning a new language like English can be a challenge, but with regular study, it can be done. 16 . Here are some guidelines to help you improve your Engl
31、ish. 17 Learning any new language is a time-consuming process. Rather than try a few hours of review once or twice a week, most experts say short, regular study sessions are more effective. As little as 30 minutes a day can help you improve your English skills over time.Read, watch, and listenReadin
32、g English newspapers and books, listening to music, or watching TV can also help you develop your writing and speaking skills. By doing so repeatedly, youll unconsciously (无意识地) improve your pronunciation, accents, and grammar. Keep pen and paper handy and write down unfamiliar words you read or hea
33、r. 18 . Use them the next time you are role-playing dialogue in class.Play vocabulary and grammar gamesYou can also improve your English skills by playing vocabulary games that are related to what youre studying in class. For example, if you are going to study English on topics that focus on vacatio
34、ns, take a moment to think about your last trip and what you did. 19 .Write it down 20 . Take 30 minutes at the end of class or study to write down what happened during your day. Once youre comfortable writing about you day, challenge yourself and have some fun with creative writing exercises. Choos
35、e a photo from a book or magazine and describe it in a short paragraph, or write a short story or poem about someone you know well. You may even discover youve got a talent for writing.AStudy every day.BIt can even be fun.CSet a goal.DThen, do some research to learn what those new words mean.EDont b
36、e afraid of making mistakes.FRepetition is key to learning English, and writing exercises are a great way to practice.GMake a list of all the words you might use to describe your activities.二、完形填空When I think of the word perfect, I think of something only a few can achieve, anything that I can compa
37、re myself to. For a few weeks, I have been 21 one girl who is in a few of my middle school classes. It seems like she has a 22 lifelots of friends, all As, and everything anyone could ever want, 23 in my point of view. One day, I was talking to my teacher about one of the upcoming tests when I saw t
38、he girl 24 me in a strange way. I 25 started to feel surprised and think, “Why is she looking at me? Did I do something wrong? Is my hair messed up?” When the class was over and everyone was 26 to their next class, she caught up to me and said, “I just thought you should know, I think you are really
39、 27 . I then watched her as she walked away and thought, “She thinks I am pretty?”The whole day, I 28 up thinking about one thing. That was, “Why does she think that? After thinking about that 29 in my head through each second of the day, I came to learn one big 30 in our life. In the whole society,
40、 almost everyone has a（n） 31 of their own insecurities（不安全感）, even though they may not be discovered on the outside. In this case, I was thinking that she was everything I wanted to be and she 32 the same of me. Both of us are not perfect. It is our 33 to either accept that and love ourselves or kee
41、p torturing（折磨）ourselves with 34 . I think that being able to fully love yourself is the 35 meaning of the word perfect.21AcopyingBmissingCnoticingDavoiding22AperfectBbalancedCcolorfulDmeaningful23Aat mostBat leastCafter allDabove all24Alaughing atBglaring atCstaring atDpointing at25AfinallyBsteadil
42、yCslowlyDimmediately26ArushingBgettingCturningDattending27AhonestBbraveClivelyDpretty28AgaveBendedCstayedDmade29AdiscussionBeffectCtestDtopic30AlessonBpromiseCskillDrule31AdreamBexperienceCexpectationDqualification32AdeniedBblamedCthoughtDavoided33ArightBchoiceChonorDhabit34AcomparisonsBintroduction
43、sCexperimentsDimprovements35AsevereBhalfCtrueDextra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。Its common to see a barista (咖啡师) create coffee art, but its a whole different ball game doing the same thing with tea. Han Zheming, 36 80-year-old Shanghai resident, has managed 37 (perfect) the skill, creating
44、 tea art in cups, or dian cha (点茶) in Chinese, which used to be a routine during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Over the past decades, he 38 (use) tea and spoons to create nearly 200 patterns 39 (base) on ancient paintings. Its also his intention to bring the old ritual back to modern life and have mo
45、re people appreciate 40 (it) charm. Dian cha in modern brewing enhances the taste of tea, Han says. It is similar 41 the foam on top of a cup of coffee, except that it is made of tea rather than milk.”Chinese tea culture started to enjoy 42 (popular) during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished
46、throughout the Song Dynasty, 43 tea had become a necessity for almost everyone, from nobles and scholars to common people, just like other important items, such as rice, oil and salt, as suggested by Song politician and thinker Wang Anshi. 44 (total) different from the method of brewing tea during t
47、he Tang period, in the Song Dynasty, the popular way of having tea was through dian cha. The action of pouring hot water over fine powdered tea is called dian, hence the name dian cha, which 45 (list) as an intangible cultural heritage of Runzhou district, Zhenjiang city, Jiangsu province, in 2019.四、书信写作46假定你是李华，上周日你校学生会组织了一批同学到公园开展环境保护志愿活动。请你为校广播台写一篇英文报道，内容包括：1.活动目的；2.活动时间、地点和内容（捡垃圾、宣讲环保知识）；3.活动
