1、湖南省邵阳市新邵县第三中学2024-2025学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Four Wonderful Hotels in SpainHotel Villa FavoritaIt is a beautiful 19th-century building, the last of its kind on La Concha Beach in San Sebastin, Spain, now doing business as an amazing luxury (豪华) hotel. Some rooms look out over the city,
2、 while others face directly ot to sea. The hotels restaurant, Amelia, was owned by a famous cook who would bring the tastes of his native Argentina to Spains Atlantic coast. Hotel Zinema 7Hotel Zinema 7 is a hotel thats all about the love of movies. Its designed (设计) with the art of cinema in mind.
3、The large film-star images in the guest rooms are the most outstanding example. Youll really admire how well the whole idea has been put together. Looking back, it makes total sense because the hotel is actually inside an old, famous movie theater called the Astoria Cinema. The change into a hotel w
4、as pretty cool. Nobu Hotel San SebastinThis hotel is housed in a Belle Epoque-style building, the inside decorated (装饰) with a mix of modern Japanese design and local touches. All 17 guest rooms offer views of La Concha Bay. The rooms use soft colors and simple designs creating a sense of calm. You
5、can enjoy a drink or a meal at Nobu Terrace, which overlooks La Concha Bay. The Nobu Restaurant features Japanese tastes by its cook Nobu Matsuhisa. Hotel Arima & SpaThis hotel in San Sebastin is a fine example of forward-looking hotel design, combined with an eco-friendly, nature-first way that mak
6、es for a peaceful experience. The location places it at some distance from the beaches and the town center, but what you gain is more close meet with the Marimon forest. The rooms feel warm and natural, and most of them look out at green scenery.1What do we know about Hotel Villa Favorita?AIt was se
7、t up by a cook.BIt is designed in Japanese style.CYou can have Argentinian-style food there.DYou can see views of the city in any of its rooms.2Which hotel will most probably attract a movie lover?AHotel Villa Favorita.BHotel Zinema7.CNobu Hotel San Sebastin.DHotel Arima & Spa.3What is the idea
8、behind the design of Hotel Arimn & Spa?AMeeting world- famous stars.BOffering special dining experience.CCaring about the environment.DExperiencing cultural differences.John has been a devoted hockey (冰球) enthusiast. In the past around two decades back, John, a part of the local junior league te
9、am, The Rapid, was an influential ice hockey competitor in his hometown, even with a considerable group of admirers. However, a knee injury in his teenage years ended his hopes of a career on the ice.Years passed, and John grew into a successful businessman, but his love for hockey never disappeared
10、. One day, he stumbled upon an opportunity to review his childhood passion. The Rapid was organizing a charity (慈善) game to raise money for the towns youth sports program. John reached out to the teams manager, Mr Smith, with a special request. He wanted to suit up and play as the goaltender (守门员) f
11、or one period of the game, just for the fun of it and to encourage the younger players. Mr Smith was delighted and quickly arranged for John to join the team for the day.The news that John would take part in the game spread like wildfire in the town, and the stadium was packed with excited supporter
12、s. On the big day, John put on his old, a bit worn but still cherished hockey equipment (装备). He stepped onto the ice, feeling a rush of emotions that he hadnt felt in decades. The crowd burst into cheers as he faced the first shot, and with each save, the energy grew. After the game, John surprised
13、 everyone by donating his game-worn equipment and a generous check to the local youth sports program. “I may not have been able to become a professional,” he said, “but Im happy to give back and help these kids chase their dreams.”People were deeply moved by Johns selflessness in supporting the next
14、 generation. It was a reminder that even when our own dreams seem out of reach, we can still make a difference to the lives of others.4What ended Johns career as a hockey player?AGrowing old.BHis business success.CHis knee condition.DNot being interested.5Why did John want to play in the charity gam
15、e?ATo show off his skill.BTo inspire the youth.CTo win his honor back.DTo make more money.6What did John do after the game?AHe decided to give up hockey ever since.BHe said sorry for not being professional.CHe asked to check up his own equipment.DHe gave away his equipment and money.7Which of the fo
16、llowing can best describe John?AWarm-hearted and helpful.BCreative but mean.CHard-working and honest.DKind but impatient.The conditions for some of extreme fires in recent years have become between 3 and 20 times globally. Record-breaking fires burned in Canada and turned skies far away in New York
17、orange and grey. The largest recorded fires in the European Union killed 19 people in Greece, and fires in western Amazonia brought dirt y air to local towns. And we just went through a super destructive wildfire season in Athens, Greece, in August 2024.A major report shows that the amount of carbon
18、 emissions (碳排放) from wildfires between 2023 and 2024 was 8.2 billion tons of CO2. Forest wildfires would release more carbon emissions, pose a higher risk to people, and take longer to recover.There is no single definition of what fire can be an extreme fire. It could be measured by burned area, in
19、tensity, or how unusual they are. “At 200 square kilometres, this years fires in Greece are much smaller than the 900 square kilometres burned last fire season, but it would count as an extreme fire, because of its closeness to and potential damage to people,” said author Dr Joe McNorton.When this b
20、ig wildfire tears through Athens, scientists in Europe are racing to understand why extreme fires like this are becoming more common. They find climate change is the key factor. Warmer temperatures dry out forests, which make a fire more likely to spread. It can also cause more plants to grow, which
21、 provides more fuel (燃料) for the fire. Humans also influence fires, like starting them themselves, breaking up the landscape, or how well they fight them.Dr Joe says the report will both guide preparations for wildfires, and help the world understand the simple fact that fires will keep getting wors
22、e until fossil fuels are replaced with renewable energy sources. To tackle the problem, leaders should consider protecting forest boundaries, reducing the amount of natural fuel fire, imposing fire bans on high-risk days, and investing more in early warning prediction systems.8How is paragraph 1 dev
23、eloped?ABy giving examples.BBy making comparisons.CBy discussing solutions.DBy explaining causes.9Why was the fire in Greece considered as an extreme fire?AIt burned a very large area.BIt brought harmful effects.CIt had much carbon emissions.DIt lasted a long period of time.10What mainly causes extr
24、eme fires?ASize of forests.BHuman behavior.CLocation of fires.DClimate warming.11What does the underlined word “tackle” in the last paragraph mean?AApply for.BBring about.CDeal with.DFocus on.Spanish scientist Pilar Bosch has found a way to use bacteria (细菌) to repair 18th-century paintings. Bosch,
25、a microbiologist, said that she got the idea for the method while considering possibilities for a paper toward her doctoral degree. During this process, she discovered someone elses paper that suggested bacteria can be used to repair artworks.At around the same time, Bosch learned that her mother, P
26、ilar Roig, was struggling to find a good method for repairing 18th-century paintings. The paintings, by Spanish artist Antonio Palomino, sat in Santos Juanesone of the oldest churches in the city of Valencia. Pilar Roig noted how difficult the repair process at the church was. One reason was the glu
27、e (胶水) used to remove the paintings from the walls in the 1960s. The glue was nearly impossible to remove completely.“My mother had a very difficult problem to solve and I found a paper about bacteria used to clean paintings on walls in Italy,” Bosch said. Bosch added she decided to write her doctor
28、al paper on the same subject. Today, she gets to work with her mother on the church repair. They are using the bacteria method to remove glue from artworks. The $4.46 million project is being financed by local organizations.To repair, they feed small amounts of the glue that was made from animal col
29、lagen (胶原蛋白) to the bacteria. After a time, the bacteria begin to naturally produce enzymes (酶) to break down the glue. The mother-daughter team then mixes the bacteria with a natural algae-based substance, called a gel (凝胶), and places it onto the paintings. After about three hours, the gel mixture
30、 is removed, leaving the paintings glue-free.Boschs mother, now 75, noted that in the past, people working on repairing artworks had to use traditional cleaning methods that took hours and damaged the painting. Bosch is now training other scientists to use a different kind of bacteria to clear walls
31、 of painted graffiti.12How did Bosch find the way to repair old paintings?AHer mother inspired her.BHer doctor instructed her.CShe tested it out by many experiments.DShe found it when preparing her paper.13What made it difficult to repair the old paintings?ANot having enough money.BThe history of th
32、e churches.CThe glue that was once used.DExperience of past failures.14What is paragraph 4 centered on?AThe process of cleaning the paintings.BThe necessity of reparing the paintings.CThe challenges facing the mother-daughter team.DThe materials that are used to clean the paintings.15Which can be th
33、e best title for the text?ABacteria Removal Process Is Widely Used in Spain.BSpanish Scientist Uses Bacteria to Repair Artworks.COld Artworks Are Likely to Be Repaired with Bacteria.DSpanish Mother-Daughter Team Discovered A Painting.Running mistakes can happen to everyone at some point during train
34、ing and racing, and they will lead to injuries. 16 . Wearing the wrong shoesWearing a comfortable pair of running shoes is a good, starting point. The wrong type of running shoes can ruin your workout plan. If you have a history of running injuries, there is no easy answer without a trained professi
35、onal watching the way you run and making a recommendation to you. 17 . Doing too much, too soon 18 . They get so excited about their running that they do too much mileage (英里里程) and too fast, too soon, without taking any time off to rest and recover. As a result, they develop common overuse running
36、injuries. Run less often, for shorter times, and at a slower pace than you think you should, especially early on in your development. Taking overly long strides (大步)Some runners think that a longer stride will improve their speed or running efficiency, but thats not the case. Overstriding wastes ene
37、rgy since it means you re breaking with each footfall. Make sure that you dont lunge forward with your feet and your feet are directly underneath your body with every step. 19 . A short, low arm swing is the key to keeping your stride short and close to the ground. 20 Some runners swing their arms s
38、ide-to-side, which makes them more likely to not breathe as efficiently. Some beginners are easy to hold their hands way up by their chest, especially as they get tired. Youll actually feel more tired in your shoulders and neck by holding your arms that way. Try to keep your hands at waist level, ri
39、ght about where they might lightly brush your hip.ALanding like a rockBHaving bad upper body formCThis is especially important when running downhillDYou can choose the right shoes in advance to start that raceETherefore, its important to know what they are and how you can fix themFIf possible, the b
40、est choice is to create unique shoes just suitable for your feetGMany new runners mistakenly think that more is better when it comes to running二、完形填空Johnny Ward wanted to be free. He had thought the freest he could be was to visit every 21 . It had been a huge goal over a decade. However, once he 22
41、 to finish that, he was a bit lost. He started eating badly, drinking too much and gaining 23 , and he ignored his business.Ward thought that the best way to stop this was to 24 himself again. Ward set his sights on another 25 achievement, The Explorers Grand Slam (探险家大满贯). To make it, 26 must both
42、visit the North and South Poles and climb the highest summit on all seven continents.When Ward realized the 27 of becoming the first person to both visit every country and complete The Explorers Grand Slam, he immediately decided to 28 it. He spent seven years climbing towards his goal. According to
43、 Ward, the most 29 aspect of these challenges wasnt necessarily training or fitness, but having the money to take them on. To 30 his travels, he taught English in Thailand and Republic of Korea, worked in Australia and even signed up for medical research.Throughout his journey, he launched One Step
44、4Ward, a blog that 31 his travel, which earned him considerable fame. Ward is going to start a website to 32 others now after completing The Ultimate Explorers Grand Slam, and 33 , he wont be the only one for long.Ward said, “Anyone has the ability to turn their 34 into reality. All rewards follow 3
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47、确形式。Ethnic costumes (民族服装) in China, 36 (especial) those of the Dong people, are well- known 37 their lively colors and detailed patterns. The Dong, located mainly in Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei, and Guangxi, have owned a rich heritage (遗产) in arts and crafts, including 38 (they) famous liangbu. Liangbu is a special cloth, dyed (染) a deep blue from wild plants, and woven (织) with detailed patterns. It symbolizes the Dongs wisdom, 39 (connect) to nature, and adaptability to their cool, wet environm
