精选太原市2023-2023学年高一第二学期期中英语测评

1、精选太原市2023-2023学年高一第二学期期中英语测评2023-2023学年第二学期高一年级期中考试第一节 单项填空16. I think its good to limit the use of private cars. _. In that case, it will greatly improve air quality. A, Ill do my best B: It couldnt be worse C. You can t be serious D. Youre absolutely right 17. In the western regions, the developme

2、nt of tourism can help reduce _ by increasing peoples income. A. employment B. poverty C. pollution D. damage 18. The closing ceremony of the 2023 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games _ up with Beijing 8-minute show. A. ended B. mixed C. caught D. came 19. The OFO bike is _ a form of “sharing economy. A

3、. known as B. famous to C. used by D. close to 20. Hawkings Great contributions to science cant be measured _ money. A. at the top of B. in terms of C. at the start of D. in the face of 21. The big earthquake was followed by a series of aftershocks, _, we had done some preparations before they took

4、place A. Sadly B. Hopefully C. Thankfully D. Unfortunately 22. The documentary, Amazing China, showed such major achievements that we can t help but _ proud of our country. A. feel B. feeling C. to feel D. felt 23. The prize will go to the writer _ story shows the greatest imagination. A. that B. wh

5、ich C. whose D. who 24. Too much stress does you harm _ no stress makes you achieve little. A. or B. because C. since D. while 25. The fire _ out before the fireman arrived. A. was putting B. is put C. put D. had been put 第二节 完形填空 When I was 12, my Mom brought me to the zoo. It was a _26_ admission(

6、入场费) day for kids. We were having fun until my Mom _27_ four kids, aged from about five years old to teens at the next picnic table. They looked poor and probably came here only because they didnt need to buy the ticket that day. They were _28_ looking at all the _29_ we were enjoying. They didnt ha

7、ve any food or drinks. My Mom waved at me, Honey, come on! She took $20 out of her purse and asked me to pretend to (假装) _30_ it very near where the kids were sitting and to give it to the _31_ girl. I asked her why not just hand it to the girl _32_? She explained that she did not want to make the k

8、ids feel like they needed _33_. That would make them sad. I followed her instructions and walked by the picnic table and pretended to _34_ something from the ground. I _35_ the girl, who looked like the older sister and said, I think you _36_ this. and I gave her the $20. She smiled at me and said N

9、o, I dont think so. I said “ well, I found it on the ground right there and I know it isnt _37_. She looked astonished. I just said something polite and walked away to _38_ being refused again. The kids got up and _39_, not walked, to the nearest shop and bought a bunch of snacks. Soon they came bac

10、k, laughing and joking around. My mom was such a person of _40_, particularly when it came to kids. 26. A. full B. free C. cheap D. safe 27. A. noticed B. separated C. recognised D. hugged 28. A. politely B. angrily C. secretly D. terribly 29. A. animals B. shows C. toys D. snacks 30. A. throw B. le

11、ave C. give D. find 31. A. youngest B. poorest C. tallest D. prettiest 32. A. frequently B. happily C. slowly D. directly 33. A. charity B. friendship C. care D. process 34. A. bring up B. pick up C. throw away D. give away 35. A. abandoned B. attracted C. approached D. appreciated 36. A. dropped B.

12、 hid C. needed D. discovered 37. A. yours B. mine C. hers D. theirs 38. A. consider B. imagine C. avoid D. hate 39. A. changed B. doubted C. shouted D. ran 40. A. ability B. kindness C. dishonesty D. talent第三局部 阅读理解A Have difficulty in finding a hotel during high seasons of tourism? Our flat will be

13、 a better choice than the crowded hotels. Here is some must-know information before you enjoy it. General rules: When leaving the apartment, please make sure the windows are closed and the door is locked, I will appreciate you switching off the lights. Check-in: Your flat will be ready by 14: 00. In

14、 case you arrive early of the desired time. Early check-in is not guaranteed保证and fully depends on the people checking out before you. If you cannot come by the agreed time, please try to let me know the new time. I will await you for another hour. Check-out: It is to be done by 12: 00. Please let m

15、e know if you wish to stay longer. It is not guaranteed because it depends on the people checking in after you. Smoking: Smoking is allowed outside the house only, because smoking in the room will need a deep chemical cleaning at a high cost. You will find a take-away ashtray. Events: We appreciate

16、it when people relax and try our best to keep the flat tidy and clean for your comfort. That is why we welcome no parties or a big number of friends. Some neighbors mind loud parties. I would ask you to be as quiet as possible after 10 pm. 41. What are the guests NOT allowed to do? A. Arrive later t

17、han the agreed time. B. Stay longer if no one else checks in. C. Smoke in the room with an ashtray. D. Invite one of your friends to the flat. 42. What is the purpose of the text? A. To show the flat s popularity. B. To introduce the rules of the flat. C. To guide you to enjoy your holiday. D. To ex

18、press concern about crowded hotels.B When Yuan Jianglei graduated from college in 2023, he decided to go to the western African country to be a volunteer teacher. After two years teaching Chinese at Confucius Institute (孔子学院) in Benin, one of the most underdeveloped countries in Africa, he made anot

19、her big decision: to return to China on a bicycle. In September 2023, he set out on the journey, a journey that would cover 16, 000 kilometers across 16 different countries, in 360 days. It was an easy decision for me, he said, because I wanted to enjoy the beautiful scenery and know about the diffe

20、rent customs on the way. But it wasnt an easy journey. There were times on the road when he questioned what he was doing, especially when cycling through rough places. When he was cycling in Mauritania, he had only three days left before his visa expired (到期). So he had to take the coal train and st

21、ay overnight in the open air. The second day when he woke up and realized his face was covered with dust, he wondered if it was all worth it. “But, to be honest, this thought just lasted for 10 seconds. When I recalled that memory of staying under the stars, the experience was quite unique, he recal

22、led. Yuan said during his journey countless local people helped him along the way. Yuan planned to return to Benin after the Spring Festival to bring back the donations(捐赠) he raised in China. With the money, he would help build solar power stations and water wells for local communities. 43. We may

23、learn from the text that Jianglei _. A. loved his teaching job in Africa B. doubted the meaning of the journey C. made great contributions to the world D. met friendly people during his journey 44. Why did Jianglei decide to return to China on a bicycle? A. To save money for his further education. B

24、. To raise donations to solve water problems in Benin. C. Because there was no other means of transport in Africa. D. Because he liked to experience natural beauty and local culture. 45. Which of the following words can best describe Jianglei? A. Brave and helpful. B. Powerful and professional. C. K

25、ind and understanding. D. Enthusiastic and humorous.C When taking a vacation, more than anything, we seek to relax. Do you know the best length of time you need to be away to enjoy the full benefits of a holiday. A new study suggests that eight days is the perfect amount of time to achieve the maxim

26、um amount of relaxation and happiness without feeling bored or homesick. After Day 8, good feelings start to fall. Especially after Day 11, you will miss your daily routines(常规). In fact, the length of your vacation has no effect on your mood after its over. As soon as you get back to work, youll pr

27、obably forget about most of the good times. But why do people take vacation in the first place? The study notes that the risk of illness goes up without annual(每年的) vacations. So take shorter vacations every year to refresh rather than taking one long vacation every few years. The study also finds t

28、hat short breaks like the weekend arent long enough for people to enjoy the benefits of having time off, because employees are working longer hours and the lines between work and home life are increasingly crossing. But to really make a vacation helpful, there are things people can do to truly unplu

29、g and focus on themselves instead of their jobs. A blogger Simpson recommends people leave their work devices at home, and set up an automated message to remind other people that they are travelling out. In the study, researchers concluded that we need to work, yet we also need to get off being busy

30、 and have fun with a vacation. The positive benefits of time off start from Day 1, and until Day 8 people fully shake off their responsibilities and work stress. Then its time to go back.46. What may happen after Day 11 during the vacation? A. It is easy to be ill on the journey. B. It is possible t

31、o get lost in pleasure. C. People want to go back to normal life D. People start to worry about their work. 47. What does the underlined word unplug in paragraph 3 probably mean here? A. Stop working. B. Cancel the vacation plan. C. Finish the job. D. Disconnect with electricity. 48. What did Simpso

32、n suggest? A. Resigning from their job. B. Enjoying the vacation fully. C. Sending messages frequently. D. Keeping contact with friends. 49. What can we infer from the text? A. People are getting busier with their work. B. We d better take a long vacation every few years. C. Taking a vacation is mor

33、e important than working. D. The longer the vacation is, the more excited we are. 50. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Get Away from Stress B. The Ways to Take a Vacation C. Balance Life with an 8-day Off D. All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy第二节 Milk is common in

34、 almost every refrigerator. Most people add it to cereal or drink it with a few cookies. Milk offers a rich source of calcium for healthy bones and teeth. _51_ Smart girls have discoveries about how to use milk for better skin. As you can see, they like to use face masks with milk, especially after

35、they come back from a beach holiday. _52_ You can also remove makeup on your face with milk at night. _53_You are advised to add a cup of milk to your bath water. You will definitely get smoother skin. _54_Have you frozen some fish from a recent fishing trip? Nothing tastes better than fresh fish. _

36、55_Take out the fish from the refrigerator before putting it into a dish of milk to thaw out (解冻). The fish will taste just like you caught it today. A. There are other cool kitchen uses as well. B. Because they work for the sun-burnt relief. C. But a big catch needs to be frozen for a second meal.

37、D. It helps your skin breathe freely before going to bed. E. Now milk can make you look good from outside as well as inside!第四局部 短文填空Over the past few months, game players in China 56. _ (become) attracted by a traveling frog. In the game, a cute little green frog 57. _ (raise) in a place where it e

38、ats, writes and sharpens its pencil. Players often check their phones to see 58. _ their pet frog has done. But the 59. _ (own) has no control over where his or her frog will go or when it leaves or returns. If the players are 60. _ (luck) enough, they might receive postcards showing where it has been, or they have no choice but 61. _ (wait). However, sometimes the frog may be 62. _ (complete) forgotten because players dont have to spend a lot of energy 63. _ it. In 64. _ nutshell, after raising the frog, young people can understand the feeling of 65. _ (be) a parent.第五局部 写作第一节 单句