2022-2023學(xué)年廣東省廣州市黃埔區(qū)玉巖中學(xué)高一（下）期中英語試卷

第一部分 閱讀 第一節(jié)閱讀理解 閱讀下列短文。從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

• 1．閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
     Amelia Island welcomes all types of travelers，whether you're looking to enjoy a romantic holiday，take a multigenerational （幾代人的） vacation，or enjoy a fun weekend with friends.Here，we offer some insight into the different kinds of accommodations，from budget to luxury.Whichever you choose，you're sure to have a great stay at one of these hotels.
     Hoyt House Bed and Breakfast
     With an adults-only policy，the Hoyt House Bed and Breakfast is the ideal spot for a romantic holiday.Some rooms have original working fireplaces，which are great in the ever-so-slightly chilly winters.The guesthouse also has its own bar，the Hoyt Lounge，which is only open from 4 p.m.to 5 p.m.daily，though guests can ask the hosts to serve up a drink any time.
     Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island
     When traveling with kids，convenience is key，and the Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island is all about ease.Here，the contemporary suite-style rooms range in size from studios to two bedrooms，but they're all spacious （寬敞的）and have full kitchens-great for feeding the kids whenever they're hungry.The Residence Inn also offers a free hot buffet breakfast each morning，which is an easy way to get the family up and out to start the day.If you're looking to relax，there's a pool，and the beach is just three blocks away.
     Fairbanks House
     The 8，000-square-foot，1885-built Italianate mansion （大廈）that's now the Fairbanks House doesn't immediately look like a green property，given its historic facade （外觀），but its owners have put a number of measures in place to create a more environmentally friendly place.A reflective roof lessens energy consumption，packages are biodegradable （可生物降解的），water bottles are replaced by glass ones，and the landscaping features drought-tolerant plants and a butterfly garden，among other features.
  
  （1）What kind of people are more likely to stay at the Hoyt House Bed and Breakfast？

  
  A．A newly-married couple.
  B．A group of students.
  C．A team of conservationists.
  D．A grandmother and her grandson.
  （2）If you plan to take your children to the beach，

  may be the best choice for you.
  A．the Fairbanks House
  B．the Elizabeth Pointe Lodge
  C．the Hoyt House Bed and Breakfast
  D．the Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island
  （3）What is the characteristic of the Fairbanks House？

  
  A．It has great fireplaces.
  B．It has spacious kitchens.
  C．It offers green life experience.
  D．It is especially popular among young people.
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• 2．Thousands of people came to the theatres and concert halls to hear him.Performances were sold out in Britain and America.People fainted （暈倒）at his shows.Who do you think he was？Well，he wasn't a pop star.He was in fact a writer，and he didn't live in this century.He lived nearly two hundred years ago.His name was Charles Dickens.
     In the 19th Century，Charles Dickens went on long tours in Britain and America.At each performance he read and acted out passages from his novels.
     Why did he go on tour with his books？His first tour was for charity - he wasn't paid for it.The first performance was of A Christmas Carol for 2，000 poor people in Birmingham.Many people in the audience couldn't read and so storytelling was very important to them.After this first performance，he was offered money to perform his readings at other places.At first he refused，but later he agreed to do more shows.He loved performing，and as a young man，he had wanted to be an actor His tour of America from December 1867 to April 1868 earned him over ￡19，000，which was a huge amount of money at the time.It was a lot more than he earned from selling his books.
     Charles Dickens' tours were very hard work as he travelled long distances by train，and trains were very slow in those days.His family and friends became worried about his health.They wanted him to stop touring.
  In 1865，there was a terrible train crash at Staplehurst in Kent.All the carriages except one fell down a slope （山坡）.What happened to Charles Dickens？He was in the one carriage that didn't fall down.After the accident，Charles Dickens was frightened of travelling by train，but he still continued his tours.His readings continued to be successful.
     However，his friends and families were right to be worried about his health.Five years later，until 1870，Charles Dickens died of a stroke （中風(fēng)）.
  （1）What was the profession of the storyteller in the text？

  
  A．A pop star.
  B．A traveler.
  C．An actor.
  D．An author.
  （2）Why did Charles Dickens start his first reading tour？

  
  A．To support charity.
  B．To make a fortune.
  C．To be a popular performer.
  D．To sell novels.
  （3）Why did Charles Dickens' family want to stop his reading tour？

  
  A．They were concerned about his health.
  B．People usually fainted at his shows.
  C．He was afraid of travelling by train.
  D．He had a narrow escape from a train accident.
  （4）What can be inferred from the text？

  
  A．The prices of the books at that time were very high.
  B．Trains were people's main means of transportation.
  C．Charles Dickens reading tours were very popular.
  D．Most people in the audience had read his novels.
  組卷：9引用：2難度：0.6

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• 3．We all have an idea about the common types of environmental problems．However，light pollution may be a new term to many of us．But，the fact is，it does affect mankind，other living forms and the environment as a whole．
  What is light pollution？It presents all forms of misused man-made light．The obvious cause of light pollution is the use of outdoor lighting products improperly．It can be office lighting，car headlights，station lights，streetlights and many more．
  Light pollution is harmful to both animals and plants．Upon studies，it is found that obvious effects are observed in the behaviour of nocturnal animals．Needless to mention，bright light at night makes it difficult for these animals to hunt，wander and perform their regular activities．Light pollution is directly or indirectly responsible for causing several diseases．Its effects are related to disturbance in the physical rhythm．It contributes to risks of developing cancerous cells．So，it's nothing less than a threat to human health．
  You have already seen the negative effects of light pollution on animals and human health．Apart from this，the actual cost of misused light is about millions of dollars every year．It also leads to the release of greenhouse gases and global warming．After all，fuels are used for producing electricity．
  While outdoor lighting and using man-made lighting products are part of our modern lifestyle，some simple ways will surely help in reducing light pollution．For example，while installing outdoor lighting，make sure that they are pointed downwards．Also，use only the required lighting equipment for both home and offices．Believe it or not，many people living in the urban areas cannot view clear sky and stars at night．Let's contribute our part in reducing the pollution．
  
  （1）What can we learn about light pollution？

  
  A．It is a negative fruit of light technology．
  B．It has no effect on plants
  C．It contributes to most cancers．
  D．It affects animals'normal activities in the daytime．
  （2）How does light pollution affect the climate？

  
  A．It reduces temperatures by days and makes nights warmer．
  B．It creates more clouds over parts of the Earth．
  C．It stops the release of greenhouse gases．
  D．It causes global temperatures to go up．
  （3）How can we contribute our part in reducing light pollution？

  
  A．Forbid the use of outdoor lighting．
  B．Don't use unnecessary lights at home and offices．
  C．Reduce money spent on man-made light in urban areas．
  D．Use clean energy to produce electricity．
  （4）It can be inferred from the last paragragh that

  ．
  A．Citizens should be forbidden to install outdoor lighting．
  B．Only simple ways can help reduce light pollution．
  C．Light pollution needs to be dealt with urgently．
  D．There is no clear sky or stars over the urban areas．
  組卷：10引用：3難度：0.7

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• 4．In October，the wildlife group of Himachal Pradesh reintroduced bred-in-captivity （圈養(yǎng)的） Cheer Pheasants （彩雉） into the wild to increase the falling population of this endangered bird.
     It is the first attempt of its kind in India.Already，the HP wildlife group is considering the experiment a success. "Out of the 18 birds set free past October-six adults and 12 young ones-11 are still surviving，" says Dr Savita，Chief Wildlife Warden，HP. "According to international standards，even if 20 percent survive for at least a year，the experiment is considered successful." The birds have been in the wild for eight months now，still four months short of the critical one year period.But having survived the cold winters，survival now should relatively be a walk in the park for these birds.
     Reintroduction of any species into the wild requires painstaking efforts，and this experiment is no exception.The first step of the experiment was setting up a conservation breeding facility （繁殖設(shè)施） in Chail.The next step was their pairing. "Before the pairing，the genetic analysis was carried out，" says Dr Savita. "Besides，they were often screened for diseases and infections （感染） before they were set free." Even one diseased bird could infect the entire population in the habitat.
     Eventually，three pairs and their 12 chicks were chosen for a flight into the wild.The site chosen for their release （放飛） was a small hill in village Seri.Throwing them straight into the deep end could have proved a disaster，so soft-release was planned.For a month，the birds were kept in-three enclosed pens at the release site.Each pen mirrored their habitat with branches and bushes inside.
     A month later，they were allowed to move out to live the life they were actually supposed to.The surviving 11 birds were closely tracked and they seem to have adapted well to the new surroundings.In another four months，the hill in village Seri could become a striking place on the wildlife map.
  
  （1）Which of the following best describes "a walk in the park" underlined in paragraph 2？

  
  A．Alarming.
  B．Meaningful.
  C．Challenging.
  D．Easy
  （2）What did the birds go through before they were set free？

  
  A．They lived in the park for some time.
  B．They suffered from disasters.
  C．They learned to fit in with the wild life.
  D．They were examined on a daily basis.
  （3）What can be a suitable title for the text？

  
  A．Returning to the Wild
  B．Saving the Wild Birds
  C．A Soft Release of Birds
  D．A Successful Bird Research
  （4）Which of the following shows the structure of the passage？

  
  A．
  B．
  C．
  D．
  組卷：5引用：3難度：0.3

  解析

第二節(jié) 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的7個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)，

• 5．Over years，there's one thing I've collected more than any other：books.They slowly piled up （堆積） around until I made a decision—to clear away some of them.（1）

  But with the possibility for an international move，it seemed unreasonable to keep ones that I wouldn't be able to carry.
     Then what was left were my favorites.Instead of taking over every corner in my home，my collection now includes two organized shelves. （2）

  
     I have some books set in New York.They take me back to the rush of early morning rides or of summer weekends.My San Francisco collection mainly includes Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City.I pull them off the shelf when I feel disappointed in the place I now call home，and I let them take me to a happier view of this city.（3）

  When I lived there，I never found myself reading books set there.But since I moved away，they've become my favorites.
     （4）

  That's what my pile of library books mainly have.I enjoy reading about places that I'd hardly want to call home，and I often try to read a novel or two 'set in a location I'm going to.After all，the point of reading is exploration；it is a form of travel，a way to go somewhere new through written words.
     The books that have earned their place on my shelf，however，are those I share a history with. （5）

  While you can't always go home，a book can bring you there.
  
  

  A．It was really a painful activity. B．Then there's my row of Miami books. C．I still read books that are set in places I haven't lived in，of course. D．I didn't mean to keep the books connected with my previous experience. E．I never know when I'll find myself missing a place，so I stay with the books. F．When reading them，I'm taken back to places where I once lived and the person I was. G．With this new organization，I could see most books are novels set in places I've lived.
  組卷：0引用：4難度：0.5

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第二部分 英語知識運(yùn)用 第一節(jié)完形填空 閱讀下面短文，從所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂照。

• 6．Our family enjoyed a beautiful houseplant for over thirty years.It had stayed with us through（1）

  years and good times，pain and joy.I had never thought of （2）

  it.
     However，two weeks ago，we（3）

  some changes in its leaves，which began to lose color.We watered and looked after it（4）

  .There was no hope of（5）

  for the plant.We finally picked a few almost dead leaves and（6）

  replanting them in another small pot.
     What（7）

  us was that these leaves planted in the new place grew strong.In order to know the reason why the houseplant died，we dug the dead plant out of the pot.Then，it became（8）

  to us that its roots were in disorder，completely tangling up（纏繞）.Our once-beautiful plant died because it grew out of its environment.We now realized that it became root-bound and had no more room for their roots to grow in its pot.
     People can become root-bound，too.Those who（9）

  personal growth or development often want to make（10）

  that can lead to greater achievements or much more happiness.However，they more often find they outgrow their environment and want to（11）

  .Their view becomes wider and they need（12）

  environment to live in.They need people who will make （13）

  for their growth.If they cannot be（14）

  ，some problems are sure to appear.
     So if your new-found growth causes you to give up the old ways，you may need to （15）

  you are bigger now，and need to have a bigger stage for personal growth or development.
  
  

  （1）	A．hard	B．pleasant	C．busy	D．peaceful
  （2）	A．fixing	B．losing	C．selling	D．cheating
  （3）	A．made	B．recorded	C．discovered	D．collected
  （4）	A．gradually	B．creatively	C．joyfully	D．carefully
  （5）	A．success	B．winning	C．survival	D．progress
  （6）	A．tried	B．enjoyed	C．a(chǎn)voided	D．stopped
  （7）	A．bored	B．disappointed	C．embarrassed	D．surprised
  （8）	A．clear	B．useful	C．important	D．strange
  （9）	A．turn down	B．look for	C．live off	D．depend on
  （10）	A．changes	B．suggestions	C．studies	D．explanations
  （11）	A．fall down	B．move off	C．set up	D．calm down
  （12）	A．warmer	B．safer	C．larger	D．quieter
  （13）	A．time	B．space	C．promises	D．choices
  （14）	A．recognized	B．prevented	C．satisfied	D．protected
  （15）	A．respect	B．prove	C．forget	D．realize
  組卷：15引用：8難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié) 閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個(gè)單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

• 7．The Kingdom of Ireland（1）

  （ add） to create the United Kingdom of Oreal Brain and Ireland in the 19^th century.But in the 20 century，the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK，（2）

  resulted in the full name we have today：the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.As par of the four countries in the UK.Ireland is referred to（3）

  " Emerald Isle " due to its beautiful landscape.Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all，（4）

  （offer） something for each of the （5）

  （ sense）.Wherever you go，you' ll find its rolling green hills（6）

  （ dot） with sheep and battle.On（7）

  quiet morning in the mountains，feel the sun on your skin and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh lowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.With all this beauty，（8）

  is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions including music，dancing and dining.To have a chance to experience this，stop by a village pub and relax with a local beer.Better yet，enjoy a delicious（9）

  （tradition） Irish Beef Stew.If you introduce yourself to a friendly face，you are more than likely（10）

  （ experience） local culture and customs first- hand.
  組卷：4引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第三部分 寫作 第一節(jié)單詞拼寫 根據(jù)句子意思和中文提示完成下列句子，每空只填一個(gè)單詞，并將每一題的答案寫在答題卡相應(yīng)的橫線上。

• 8．You have passed your driving test？

  （祝賀）．
  組卷：1引用：3難度：0.9

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• 9．The system

  （保證；確保） equal access to education for all children.
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.7

  解析

第二節(jié) 完成句子 根據(jù)中文意思，完成下列句子，每空只填一詞，并將答案寫在答題卷相應(yīng)的橫線上。

• 27．節(jié)日正在變得越來越商業(yè)化，商家會利用這些慶?；顒?dòng)。
  Festivals are becoming more and more commercial，with businesses

  the celebrations.
  組卷：8引用：6難度：0.7

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第三節(jié) 書面表達(dá)

• 28．假定你是李華，端午節(jié)即將到來，你的留學(xué)生同學(xué)Smith對中國傳統(tǒng)文化很感興趣，想要了解端午節(jié)（the Dragon Boat Festival）。請你寫信向他介紹中國的傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日端午節(jié)。主要內(nèi)容包括：
      （1）端午節(jié)的時(shí)間及起源（農(nóng)歷五月初五）；
      （2）端午節(jié)的習(xí)俗；
      （3）邀請他端午節(jié)那天和你一起過節(jié)。
      注意：
      （1）詞數(shù)100左右；
      （2）可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。
  
  Dear Smith，
                          
  Yours，
  Li Hua
  組卷：10引用：2難度：0.4

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