1、天津市双菱中学2024-2025学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、单项选择1 Would you like to have some ice cream? _. Im on a diet.ANever mindBI just cantCI can prove itDThats great2I was told that a new road would be built to _ my hometown to Taiwan province.AcompareBcontactCcommitDconnect3-Its not difficult for five
2、workers to push the broken van away. -Yes. _.AWhen the cats away, the mice will playBThe early bird catches the wormCMany hands make light workDDont put all your eggs in one basket4_, the ability to talk is something that marks humans off from animals.AGenerallyBObviouslyCMainlyDProperly5A brief his
3、tory of time, written by Stephen Hawking,_ in 1988 and has been translated into more than 40 languages ever since.ApublishedBis publishedCwas publishedDhas been published6It is extremely_ that no one has been injured in the accident.AnervousBfortunateCabandonedDprofessional7_in a family is the basis
4、 for success in any undertaking(事业).AHarmonyBFriendshipCMannerDInspiration8Although modern technology could help produce more crops, these terraces still mean a lot to the local people _ traditions hold much value.Afor whomBof whomCfor whichDof which9My parents words had a great on _ me. I decided t
5、o make every _ to learn English well.Aeffect; effortBeffort; effectCcreativity; punishmentDpunishment; creativity10Thehigh-speedtrain _ lowest speed can reach about 250km/h greatly benefits whoever takes it.AthatBwhoseCof whichDwhere11If people are positive about their life, they will take the troub
6、le to_ the skills they need to succeed.AacquireBproveCillustrateDdescribe12By the time my parents reached home yesterday, I _ the dinner already.AcookedBhave cookedChad cookedDwas cooked13As a matter of fact, some students cant _ their study and often feel sleepy in class.Afeed onBwork onCdepend onD
7、concentrate on14I want to put the photo _ I can see it every day, because it can remind me of the happy days _ I spent in the countryside.Ain which; whenBwhere; whenCin which; whichDwhere; which15 It is said that shopping online is safe. Oh, I just cannot help it! I am fond of it from the bottom of
8、my heart!_. You d better be careful.AI agree.BThat depends.CTake it easy.DNo problem.二、完形填空It was a Sunday afternoon in May. Paul Blachut was busy working at a restaurant in scenic Augsburg, Germany. Many tourists came for food at the pretty place beside the river, where the meltwater was cold at th
9、is time of year.A mother and her daughter were 16 the cooling water by the riverbank. They were playing with an inflatable tube happily when 17 the girl lost her footing and was caught in the rivers current. It happened so fast that the girl desperately grabbed (抓) on to the tube, which her mother w
10、as sitting in, throwing her into the river, too.Blachut heard the sudden shout, “Two women are drowning in the river!” Then he hurried to the 18 , where he spotted them trying to grab anything they could. He was horrified to see that one of them kept sinking. Blachuts mind 19 , “How can I help them?
11、” 20 having no lifesaving training, he rushed down to the riverbank. Quickly he 21 his T-shirt and jumped into the river. He didnt care about the cold; all he could think about was saving the women. It was obvious they were 22 .As Blachut got closer to them, he could 23 that the mother seemed to be
12、in the most trouble. She was drowning. He 24 a film in which a lifeguard grabbed a drowning victims body, pulling the person ashore while swimming on his back. Blachut tried this, but the womans clothing made her so 25 ; he kept being dragged under, too. He needed a new 26 . He quickly dived under t
13、he drowning woman, 27 her upward and using that momentum (水势) to take her toward the shore. At that time, an onlooker was able to 28 the womans hand, pulling her ashore. Then Blachut jumped into the river again. He swam downstream, got hold of the daughter, and was able to get her out in the same wa
14、y, too.Several onlookers expressed their 29 for Blachut following the incident. However, Blachut was 30 about his role, “The whole rescue only took several minutes and I am happy to receive your praise.”16AenjoyingBbuyingCdrinkingDpouring17AslowlyBnaturallyCfortunatelyDsuddenly18ApoolBrestaurantCsho
15、reDtube19AstoppedBracedCwanderedDworked20AWithoutBDespiteCBesidesDFor21Aput awayBtried onCtook offDhung up22AhelplessBdangerousCcalmDbusy23AshareBexpressCrespondDtell24AmentionedBrecalledCrentDshot25AprettyBsoftCheavyDstrong26AscheduleBtaskCmessageDplan27ApushingBflyingCrollingDpulling28AwaveBclapCg
16、raspDshake29AsurpriseBadmirationChappinessDhope30AcuriousBcarefulCpassionateDmodest三、阅读理解Career guidance specialists in John Adams High School can provide information about Career & Technical Education classes, assist you in making wise decisions for your future, and help you find opportunities
17、in: certificate programs, apprenticeship (学徒) programs and four-year colleges that best fit your needs.Each of the following two-year programs offers three high school credits per semester and requires a formal application.Business Cooperative ExperiencesThis is a program for students who have a car
18、eer goal in business or office work. Students spend one period each day learning advanced skills related to the students career objective in business. Students will be employed at a training station and will work each week at a business in the local community.Important facts:Computer applicationsWor
19、k a total of 540 hours to earn creditTransportation not providedBusiness Technology LabThis program will prepare students for careers in business and industry and for working with interactive media. Students will learn multimedia, web design, and photo design skills by using state-of-the-art (最先进的)
20、equipment and software. This course will provide students with the tools to seek jobs or continue studying at a post-secondary school. Important facts:Available at Clay High SchoolTwo-hour courseAutomotive (汽车的) Services TechnologyThe program includes classroom instruction and lab activities for the
21、 students to learn entry-level automotive skills and basic automotive operation and service.Students will gain skills and training in auto repair that can lead to entry-level jobs, or post-secondary education.Important facts:Classes held at Ivy TechTransportation providedBuilding Trades TechnologyIn
22、 this program, students, under the leadership of a qualified instructor, will build a house. It gives students basic skills needed to enter the building trades, or to continue study of construction in an apprentice program, or a post-secondary school.Important facts:Three-hour courseTransportation p
23、rovidedWork boots and helmet needed31What can students learn in Automotive Services Technology?ASecurity operations.BEntry-level car services.CInstruction techniques.DAdvanced automotive skills.32Which of the programs has safety requirements? ABusiness Cooperative Experiences.BBusiness Technology La
24、b.CAutomotive Services Technology.DBuilding Trades Technology.33What do the four programs focus on?APractical skills.BTheoretical study.CBusiness planning.DManagement ability.Born with a disability in her right leg, Mei faced numerous challenges in her daily life. Nonetheless Mei refused to let her
25、disability define her.From a young age, Mei harbored a deep passion for painting. With the support of her loving family, she transformed her wheelchair into a mobile easel (画架), it allowing her to create art wherever she went. Every stroke (笔画) of her brush was like a witness to her growth.As Mei gr
26、ew older, her talent attracted the attention of the local community. Encouraged by their support, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a professional artist. However, Mei soon encountered doubt from others, even her childhood best friends, who questioned her ability to succeed in the art worl
27、d.Instead of backing down, Mei pressed on, expressing her frustration in her artwork. Her paintings were beautiful, reflecting the beauty she saw in the world around her. Through her art, Mei found a sense of purpose, proving to herself and others that disabilities could not put out the fire of crea
28、tivity.Eventually, Mei received an invitation to showcase her artwork at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Wild with joy, she was unsure if she was ready to face the judgement of the art world. With the support of her family and friends, Mei decided to seize the opportunity.The show was a great suc
29、cess. Through Meis journey, she was able to reach thousands of other people with disabilities who would benefit from her experience. Thats why she is still pressing on and fighting not because she s broken, but because she not only has an opportunity to fully achieve her potential as a disabled pers
30、on but also has the will to inspire everyone else around her.34How did Mei feel when she got invited by the Guggenheim Museum?ASaddened.BAstonished.CUncertain.DEmbarrassed.35What made Mei press on now that her show was a success?AHer pursuit of being a professional.BHer willingness to inspire others
31、.CHer power to transform disabilities.DHer aim to make her experience known.36Which of the statement about Mei is TRUE?AShe inspired thousands of disabled people through the show.BHer family played a positive role in her success.CShe decided to become a professional artist at a young age.DShe surviv
32、ed the judgement of the art world with the support of her family and friends.37What would be the best title of the passage?AA Challenging Life: Meis Story of DeterminationBFrom Failure to Victory: Meis Valuable Life LessonCRejecting Limits: Meis Story and Her Artistic SuccessDThe Journey of Inspirat
33、ion: Meis Determination to Help OthersNowadays, it is common to see people wearing Hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group, at parks and attractions. More and more people are falling in love with Hanfu culture. The development of Hanfu culture has witnessed (见证) numerous changes in r
34、ecent years and is taking on various forms.Zhang Xiaomin has been a fan of Hanfu for five years now. Thanks to the popularity of social media, she can easily learn the latest trends and knowledge about Hanfu online now. “People used to only collect or appreciate Hanfu privately,” Zhang said. “But no
35、w it has moved to the mass market.” In the past, many people had the misunderstanding that “Han” refers to the Han Dynasty. Now more people are knowledgeable about Hanfu, and even expert in distinguishing (区分) the differences in Hanfu from different dynasties.Miss Tang has also noticed a similar cha
36、nge. “Fans have become particular about the design and style of Hanfu,” Miss Tang said. “For advanced hobbyists, those seemingly fairy-like Hanfu dresses are not enough, since this style has been adapted to meet the tastes of the masses. They care more about how original Hanfu style are, like Quju (
37、曲裾) and Mamianqun or horse-face skirts, which look more serious and complicated.”The development of Hanfu has also triggered (引发) different events. You Gancheng has been in Hanfu circles for 13 years. “The Hanfu festival that a museum held in April offered many interesting activities like lectures,
38、ceremonies, concerts and fairs,” she said. “Hanfu culture weeks, festivals and academic forums all provide platforms for fans to communicate.”The rise of Hanfu culture also means the birth of an emerging business. Miss Cang has been running a Hanfu store for four years. The store provides Hanfu rent
39、al and photography services. “Many international schools now come to us for Hanfu events on traditional holidays,” Miss Cang said. Her store also actively participates in Hanfu festivals. “We often run a stand in Hanfu fairs, selling and displaying Hanfu weve designed. Sometimes we even provide Hanf
40、u as prizes for competitions,” she said.38In recent years, the people who are interested in Hanfu _.Aare now focusing on the Han Dynasty styleBhave gained a deeper understanding of HanfuCtend to collect or admire Hanfu privatelyDare exploring the regional diversity of Hanfu39According to Miss Tang,
41、what aspect of Hanfu do advanced hobbyists care more about?AIts fairy-like design.BIts historical accuracy.CIts modern adaptations.DIts practicality for everyday wear.40Why is the Hanfu store mentioned in the last paragraph?ATo give an example of a successful Hanfu store.BTo show the increasing popu
42、larity of Hanfu culture.CTo illustrate the impact of Hanfu culture on business.DTo stress the role of Hanfu stores in promoting Hanfu.41What does the article mainly talk about?AThe development of Hanfu culture.BThe significance of Hanfu in Chinese society.CThe growing interest in Hanfu around China.
43、DThe different types of Hanfu events and festivals.What is your calling? What is your purpose in life? What did you come to this world to do? Every day we read about how we should find our purpose and pursue it throughout our lives in order to find meaning and contentment. There are even scientific
44、studies that show people who view their work as a calling rather than just a career or a job have a higher life and work satisfaction. So, what exactly is this calling?Ive personally struggled with this concept for many years. I knew that happiness not only came from a present state of joy, but also
45、 from the pursuit of an objective that gave me something to pursue. That is, until I found myself feeling empty despite my achievement of those goals.And as I reflected on these feelings of emptiness and boredom that had arisen despite my successes, I realized something. Meaning and satisfaction com
46、e from a personal devotion to what we do and the intrinsic (固有的) fulfillment we get from it. It has nothing to do with financial gain, social advancement or any other type of external reward or motivation. It is about doing something that we love. It is about focusing our efforts and spending our time on passions that light the spark inside of us and allow us to share with the world the unique gifts we possess.I had never before stopped to think about what I found intrinsically rewarding or fulfilling. Financial gain and external recognition were pretty much the only drive
