1、广东省揭阳市揭东区第二中学2024-2025学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷一、阅读理解Here comes 3 most popular clubs in our school! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points. Basketball ClubStudents will be able to develop their basketball skills further and have the opportunity to compete in basketball games with member
2、s from other international schools in Beijing. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 5 to 8, and will practice twice weekly. Yoga ClubYoga not only improves balance, flexibility, and joint stability (关节稳定性), but also serves as a peaceful escape from the stress of daily life. Our st
3、udents will have the chance to physically exercise while reducing some stress from their life. The club will be available to 10-16 members from grades 7 to 12, and will meet once weekly (Tuesday). Media ClubThe Media Club teaches students the basics of journalism (新闻学). The club engages in a wide ra
4、nge of activities like interviewing teachers and students, writing about big events on campus, and operating the weekly school radio broadcasts. The club will be available to 8-12 members from grades 6 to12 and will meet once weekly (Monday).1Which club will attract students who want to get both men
5、tal and physical benefits?ABasketball ClubBPublic Speaking ClubCYoga Club.DMedia Club2What will club members do at the Media Club?ASet up a school radio.BWrite imaginary stories.CLearn public speaking skills.DInterview teachers and students3Where can the text be found?AIn a school introduction.BIn a
6、 research paper.CIn a history textbook.DIn a travel guidebook.I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was fairly organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messie
7、r. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other. War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet
8、and started yelling. She yelled back louder. The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but fora phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled und
9、er her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart. Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work th
10、at I even didnt notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. “Thanks.”Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didnt always agree, but we lear
11、ned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.4What made Kate angry one evening?AShe couldnt find her books.BShe saw the authors shoes beneath her bed.CShe got the news that her grandma was ill.DShe heard the author shouting loud.5Why did the author tidy up the room?ABecause
12、she wanted to show her care.BBecause she hated herself for being so messy.CBecause she was scared by Kates anger.DBecause she was asked by Kate to do so.6How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?ABy analyzing causes.BBy following time order.CBy describing a process.DBy showing differences.7What might be
13、the best title for the story?AMy Friend Kate.BLearning to Be Roommates.CHow to Be Organized.DHard Work Pays Off.In todays fast-paced world, people are constantly seeking ways to improve their well-being. Two prominent aspects that have gained significant attention are sports and travelling, both of
14、which are deeply related to fitness and personal growth. Sports play a crucial role in our lives. They are not just about winning or losing; they are about building strength. Whether its the powerlifting that requires immense physical might or the endurance needed in long-distance running, sports de
15、termine our physical capabilities. Different sports demand various skills and levels of fitness. For example, in team sports like soccer, players need to have both individual strength and the ability to work with teammates. This combination helps in developing a holistic sense of fitness. Travelling
16、, too, has a unique connection with fitness. When we travel, especially when we venture into the great outdoors during hikes or explore new cities on foot, we are engaging in physical activities that contribute to our well-being. Its not just about seeing new places; its about the journey itself. Th
17、e physical exertion during travel can enhance our strength and endurance. For instance, climbing a mountain during a trek can be a challenging yet rewarding fitness experience. Moreover, we can apply the lessons learned from sports and travel to our daily lives. The discipline we acquire from regula
18、r sports training and the adaptability we gain from dealing with different travel situations can help us face other challenges with more confidence.8What are the two main elements discussed in relation to fitness in the text?ASports and diet.BSports and travelling.CTravelling and reading.DDiet and r
19、eading.9According to the passage, what does sports help to build?AOnly teamwork skills.BJust winning spirit.CInterest in art.DStrength and determine physical capabilities.10How is travelling related to fitness according to the article?ABy just relaxing.BBy eating local food.CThrough physical activit
20、ies during the journey.DBy sleeping in different places.11What can we apply from sports and travel to our daily lives?ALaziness and carelessness.BDiscipline and adaptability.CFear and anxiety.DGreed and envy.Teenagers fitness is now a major concern, to which physical exercise is very important. It r
21、educes stress and improves fitness. Exercise makes your body strong, and helps you to keep the right body weight. Sports scientist Dr. Helen Lopez offers the following advice to teenagers: “First, you need to find out your present level of fitness. Then you can design a programme that will help you
22、become healthier. ”Dr. Lopez points out that there are three levels of fitness that need a change of lifestyle. “Overweight” means that the person gets very little exercise and often has a serious weight problem. “Inactive” means that the person does not join in many physical activities, but is not
23、seriously overweight. “Active” refers to people who take part in sports and other physical activities, but do not have a high fitness level. According to Dr. Lopez, overweight teenagers should keep active to keep healthy. “Ride a bike, play volleyball or basketball for a while, and go for a twenty-m
24、inute walk each day. All these will help to burn calories.” Inactive teenagers should do similar activities, but add some bending and stretching exercises, such as push-ups and sit-ups, starting with twenty of each a day. “Inactive people can take a little more exercise than overweight people becaus
25、e their bodies are stronger,” said Dr. Lopez. The same principle applies to active teenagers. Dr. Lopez suggests one hour a week or more on running and other forms of intensive exercise, together with fifteen minutes a day spent on stretching and bending activities. “These are really important in or
26、der to prevent injuries,” Dr. Lopez said. Some weight-training and other body-strengthening exercises could also be planned in the programme in order to increase the persons strength.12Which of the following statements is NOT the reason why physical exercise is important?AIt can make the teenagers g
27、row taller.BIt can help teenagers become healthier.CIt can help to burn up calories.DIt can increase teenagers strength.13What can we learn from the passage?AActive people always have a high fitness level.BOverweight people always take more exercise.CInactive teenagers are not seriously overweight.D
28、Keeping fit means changing teenagers lifestyle.14In order to prevent injuries, you should do some _ exercises.AwalkingBstretching and bendingCridingDweight-training15What is the best title for the passage?ADoing exercisesBTeenagers FitnessCDifferent LifestylesDOverweight TeenagersHow to Remember Wha
29、t You ReadReading is important. But the next step is making sure that you remember what youve read! 16 You may have just read the text, but the ideas, concepts and images（形象）may fly right out of your head. Here are a few tricks for remembering what you read. 17 If the plot, characters, or word usage
30、 is confusing for you, you likely wont be able to remember what you read. Its a bit like reading a foreign language. If you dont understand what youre reading, how would you remember it? But there are a few things you can do. Use a dictionary; look up the difficult words. Are you connected?Does a ch
31、aracter remind you of a friend? Does the setting make you want to visit the place? Does the book inspire you, and make you want to read more? With some books, you may feel a connection right away. 18 How willing are you to make the connections happen? Read it; hear it; be it!Read the lines. Then, sp
32、eak them out loud. And, put some character into the words. When he was writing his novels, Charles Dickens would act out the parts of the characters. Hed make faces in the mirror, and change his voice for each character. 19 How often do you read?If you read frequently, youll likely have an easier ti
33、me with remembering what youre reading and what youve read. 20 As you make reading a regular part of your life, youll make more connections, stay more focused and understand the text better. Youll learn to enjoy literature- as you remember what you read!AAre you confused?BPractice makes perfect.CWha
34、ts your motivation?DMemory is sometimes a tricky thing.EMarking helps you remember what you read.FBut other books require a bit more work on your part.GYou can do the same thing when you are reading the text!二、完形填空Today, Ill tell you a story about a boy who was the son of a horse trainer. When he wa
35、s a pupil, he was 21 to take out a piece of paper to write on it about what he wanted to do when he 22 . That night he wrote on the paper saying his goal was to 23 a horse farm someday. He made a drawing to show a 4,000-square-foot house that would sit on a 200-acre dream farm. The next day he hande
36、d it in to his 24 . Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a 25 that read, “See me after class.”The boy went to see the teacher after class and asked “Why did I receive an F?” The teacher said, “This is not a 26 dream for a young boy like you. Theres 27 y
37、ou could ever do it.” Then the teacher 28 , “If you rewrite this paper with a better goal, I will consider your grade again.”However, the boy 29 the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated, “You can keep the F and Ill keep my 30 .”Im the right boy and you are seated in my 4,000-square-foot h
38、ouse in the middle of my 200-acre horse farm. I still have that school 31 framed (装裱) over the fireplace. The best part of the story is that last summer the 32 school teacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my farm for a week. When he was leaving, he said 33 , “Sorry, Monty, I can tell you this now.
39、When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream stealer. During those years I stole a lot of kids dreams. 34 , you had enough courage not to give up yours.”Dont let anyone 35 your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.21AaddictedBattractedCfrightenedDrequested22Asigned upBgrew upCfell apartD
40、came along23AenjoyBdesignCexchangeDown24AteacherBpartnerCcaptainDfriend25AstatueBtitleCnoteDschedule26AtrueBbigCpeacefulDclear27Ano doubtBno wayCno needDno luck28AwarnedBorderedCdisagreedDadded29Acleaned upBturned inCworked outDturned to30ApowerBpraiseCdreamDbehaviour31AreportBbagCpaperDtextbook32Ah
41、onestBsameCawkwardDconfused33AsincerelyBanxiouslyCextremelyDactually34AInsteadBObviouslyCFinallyDLuckily35AbuildBsupportCstealDchallenge三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。There are many famous athletes at home and abroad. One of them is Lang Ping, 36 coach who led the China womens volleyball team
42、 to medals at world championships and the Olympics. When preparing the Chinese team for the 2015 World Cup, her 37 (determine) was tested. One of the best players got 38 (injure), and the team captain left because of heart problems, leaving the team 39 (fall) apart. However, Lang Ping didnt lose hea
43、rt. She believed that her young players could win if they worked together as a team and she really made 40 . Two weeks later, they were world champions! Another famous player is Michael Jordan. The player 41 became known as “Air Jordan” changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. His skill
44、s 42 (be) impressive, but the mental strength he showed made him unique. It seemed that in the final seconds of a game, Jordan could always find a way to win. Jordan says that his secret to success is learning from his 43 (fail). Losing games taught him to practise harder and never give 44 . In life
45、, Jordan has learnt to share his success with others. The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago 45 (help) young people since 1996.四、书信写作46假如你校英语报刊人物专栏正在征稿，请以身边值得尊敬和爱戴的人为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：1. 人物简介；2. 尊敬和爱戴该人物的理由；3. 从该人物身上得到的启示。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。The person I respect most_五、单词拼写47The manager asked me to (设计) a poster for the campaign. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)48Susan gave up her well-paid job and was working as a (志愿者) in her neighbourhood. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)49Id like to (推荐) this book to those who are interested in travelling. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)50You can ask Jim for advice since
