2022-2023學(xué)年廣東省茂名市電白區(qū)高一（上）期末英語試卷

第一節(jié) 閱讀理解（共4小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

• 1．If you'd like to go sightseeing，the following World Heritage sites（世界遺產(chǎn)保護(hù)地） may be your best choices.
     Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
     Jiuzhaigou Valley，which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province，China，reaches a height of more than 4，800 m，with a series of different forest ecosystems（生態(tài)系統(tǒng)）.It's particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls.Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley，as well as a number of endangered plants and animals，including the giant panda.Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992.
     Khami Ruins National Monument
     The city of Khami，which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century，is of great archaeological（考古的） interest.The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.
     Henderson Island
     Henderson Island，which lies in the eastern South Pacific，is one of the few atolls（環(huán)礁） in the world whose ecology（生態(tài)） has been untouched by humans.
     It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island.It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.
     Old City of Jerusalem
     As a holy（神圣的） city for three different religions in the Middle East，Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance.It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the"World Heritage in Danger List"the following year.
  
  （1）Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley？

  
  A．It is famous for many ancient objects.
  B．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.
  C．It has been untouched by human beings.
  D．It lies in the eastern South Pacific.
  （2）From the passage，we can learn that Jerusalem

  .
  A．was ruined in the mid-16th century
  B．was once business center for trade
  C．is a holy city for three major religions
  D．has over 140 kinds of birds living there
  （3）According to the passage，which World Heritage site was most recently set？

  
  A．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.
  B．Khami Ruins National Monument.
  C．Old City of Jerusalem.
  D．Henderson Island.
  組卷：2引用：5難度：0.5

  解析

• 2．One night，Pilar was in a deep sleep when she was woken by her cat Inti.Inti was meowing wildly outside Pilar's bedroom and throwing himself against the closed bedroom door.When Pilar opened her eyes，she saw that her bedroom was filled with smoke.As she escaped her house with Inti in her arms，she saw that a fire was burning in her kitchen.Pilar could easily have lost her life，but Inti would not let that happen.Even though Inti could have escaped the house through a cat door，he wouldn't leave Pilar.
     As amazing as this story is，it is not as uncommon as you may think.Take the example of Charlotte Lee and her horse，Thunder.One summer night，the whole family was asleep with the windows open.It was normally very quiet where they lived.Suddenly，there was a loud noise.Charlotte woke up from her sweet dream，and the noise continued.Then she heard a horse running fast towards the house.The next thing she saw was Thunder standing outside her window，neighing（嘶叫）and shaking his head.She knew something was wrong.Charlotte quickly got everyone out of the house before the earthquake hit.Thunder has saved her life.
     There are also stories of wild animals coming to the rescue of humans.One animal known to be a friend of humans is the dolphin.Once，Todd Endris was surfing with his friends when he was attacked by a 13 foot（4 meter）shark.In the middle of the attack，a group of dolphins came to his rescue by forming a protective ring around Endris until he could get safely to shore.Without the help of the dolphins，there is little chance that Todd could have escaped.
     No one is sure why animals have so often come to our rescue.However，it is clear that humans and animals enjoy a close relationship.It is important that we care for them as much as we can.
  
  （1）Why did Inti throw himself against the door？

  
  A．He was trying to wake up his owner.
  B．He wanted to get out of the room.
  C．He felt bored and was playing by himself.
  D．He couldn't find the way out because of smoke.
  （2）Before the earthquake hit，Charlotte

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  A．closed the windows
  B．was sleeping deeply
  C．ran to warn her neighbors
  D．got her horse out of the stable
  （3）Both Inti and Thunder

  .
  A．were shy and quiet
  B．used to make noise at night
  C．were brave and smart
  D．saved their owners several times
  （4）Which of the following is probably Todd's feeling towards the dolphins？

  
  A．Doubtful.
  B．Grateful.
  C．Frightened.
  D．Bored.
  組卷：5引用：3難度：0.5

  解析

• 3．If English means endless new words，difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation，you are wrong.Haven't you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language？
     According to a new study by a British university，learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power.Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter.This is the area of the brain which processes information.It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.
     The study also found the effect is greater，the younger people learn a second language.
     A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli，from University College London，took a group of Britons who only spoke English.They were compared with a group of "early bilinguals" who had learnt a second language before the age of five，as well as a number of later learners.
     Scans showed that grey matter density（密度）in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language，the smaller the difference.
     "Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language，" said the scientists.
     It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.
     Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales，has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. "Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible（靈活的），" he said. "You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas."
     The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and 34.Reading，writing，and comprehension were all tested.The results showed that the younger they started to learn，the better. "Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world，" explained the scientists.
  
  （1）The main subject talked about in this passage is

  .
  A．science on learning a second language
  B．man's ability of learning a second language
  C．language can help brain power
  D．language learning and maths study
  （2）In the second paragraph，the writer mentions "exercise" in order to

  .
  A．say language is also a kind of physical labor
  B．prove that one needs more practice when he（she） is learning a language
  C．to show the importance of using the language when you learn the language
  D．make people believe language learning helps grey matter work well
  （3）We may know from the scientific findings that

  .
  A．the earlier you start to learn a second language，the higher the grey matter density is
  B．there is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesn't know a second language
  C．the experience of learning a second language has bad effect on people's brain
  D．the ability of learning a second language is changing all the time
  （4）The underlined word "bilinguals" probably means

  .
  A．a(chǎn) researcher on language learning
  B．a(chǎn) person who is good at learning foreign languages
  C．a(chǎn) person who can speak two languages
  D．a(chǎn)n active language learner
  組卷：10引用：2難度：0.5

  解析

• 4．Over the last two days in December last year，nearly 30 tornadoes caused great damage across six states—from Arkansas in the south to Illinois in the midwest.More than 100 tornado warnings were is sued—the most ever for a day.The tornado in Kentucky caused at least 50 people's deaths，which was described as the worst in this state's history.
     As one of the largest countries in the world，the United States is also one of the most geographically various countries—from deserts to forests to miles of coast line.While this comes with many advantages，it unfortunately leaves the country easily damaged by all kinds of natural disasters.
     Different parts of the United States face different types of natural disasters.The west coast is at risk of wildfires，earthquakes，and even volcanic eruptions.The southern part of the country is frequently hit by tornadoes，and the east coast faces the threat of serious hurricanes every year.Midwestern areas near rivers are often flooded by huge floods，and these are the worst floods in American history.
     The governments reviewed the weather event in each state's history that caused the highest number of deaths to determine the worst natural disaster in every state.Thanks to their location and geographic research.some states made preparations ahead of time to avoid mass-casualty （重大傷亡的） weather events.
     However，many other parts of the country have been less fortunate，experiencing massive storms and floods.Many such events，like the 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston of Texas，killed so many people that it was impossible to get an exact number of final deaths，especially，during that time.
     American weather continues to become more changeable.In 2018，there were 14 weather events that caused over ﹩1 billion in damage.And in many parts of the country，these weather events could become even more destructive （毀滅性的） because of global warming.
  
  （1）What do we know from the figures in paragraph 1？

  
  A．Less and less natural disasters hit America.
  B．Tornadoes were the greatest threat to Americans.
  C．The tornado in Kentucky was the worst in America.
  D．America suffered from serious natural disasters.
  （2）What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about？

  
  A．The natural disasters in different parts of US.
  B．The earthquakes in the west coast of US.
  C．The hurricanes along the east coast of US.
  D．The worst floods in American history.
  （3）Which of the following can best describe American's weather in the future？

  
  A．Controllable.
  B．Unchangeable.
  C．Pleasant.
  D．Worrying.
  （4）What may be the best title for the text？

  
  A．A serious tornado in Kentucky
  B．A weather report from the US
  C．Common natural disasters in the US
  D．Tornadoes causing great damage
  組卷：5引用：2難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié)。根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑，選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

• 5．Simple ways to improve your written English Many people think it is really difficult to improve（提高）their writing in English.Don't worry，though.Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English.
     ?Increase your vocabulary.
     To express yourself clearly，you need a good active vocabulary.That's not just being able to know lots of words — it means actually being able to use them correctly. （1）

  
     Tip：When you learn a new word，try to learn all the forms of that word.
     ? （2）

  
     People often say that we learn to write best by reading.Reading in English is useful in many ways.It is a great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words properly.
     Tip：（3）

  Learning shouldn't be boring.Read each text several times to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.
     ?Improve your grammar.
     Grammar is very important because it improves the quality（質(zhì)量）of your writing.
     Tip：（4）

  The first time，look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the grammar point you are studying at the moment.
     ?Just do it!
     The best way to improve your writing is to get a pen and paper and write.Be prepared to write several versions （版本） of each text. （5）

  
  
  A.Know your readers.
  B.Read widely and often.
  C.Always check your writing twice.
  D.Remember，practice makes perfect!
  E.Choose books or articles that interest you.
  F.Use simpler language and shorter sentences to show your ideas.
  G.Do this by learning new words with example sentences，not just word lists.
  組卷：23引用：2難度：0.6

  解析

完形填空。閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(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)涂黑。

• 6．It was a bitter winter morning in Kennewick，Washington.John Lunceford saw a crying child along his bus（1）

  to school.Tears rolled down the young boy's cheeks as his bare（裸露） hands and ears were（2）

  red because of the bitter cold.Lunceford took his（3）

  off，which he gave to the child，and said，" It' ll be OK.""I'ma grandfather.No one wants a kid to（4）

  like that，" Lunceford said.His heart（5）

  because of the poor child，knowing the（6）

  winter was still lying ahead.
     After（7）

  the kids off at school，the three — year bus driver and former （昔日的）US Army soldier went to the（8）

  to buy ten sets of gloves and hats.He returned to the（9）

  and determined to find the boy.A school worker（10）

  Lunceford to the library，where the boy was studying with his class.There Lunceford was surprised to（11）

  the boy with a new pair of gloves and a hat.
     But the little boy was just the（12）

  .Many other students would receive the（13）

  of their familiar bus driver.He announced to the students in the library that any child found without a hat or gloves along his bus route would be given a set.
     One little girl（14）

  said she didn't have a hat.As Lunceford（15）

  her a comfortable hat，he smiled and said，"I'll take care of you，sweetie."
  
  

  （1）	A．entrance	B．duty	C．trip	D．route
  （2）	A．totally	B．generally	C．merely	D．roughly
  （3）	A．overcoat	B．glasses	C．gloves	D．socks
  （4）	A．work	B．suffer	C．wait	D．behave
  （5）	A．lost	B．recovered	C．changed	D．a(chǎn)ched
  （6）	A．latest	B．coldest	C．hottest	D．shortest
  （7）	A．dropping	B．taking	C．rolling	D．sending
  （8）	A．company	B．park	C．store	D．bank
  （9）	A．home	B．station	C．library	D．school
  （10）	A．fetched	B．invited	C．guided	D．followed
  （11）	A．look	B．find	C．blame	D．charge
  （12）	A．center	B．beginning	C．a(chǎn)ttention	D．end
  （13）	A．comment	B．prize	C．challenge	D．kindness
  （14）	A．immediately	B．jokingly	C．finally	D．obviously
  （15）	A．made	B．promised	C．handed	D．lent
  組卷：5引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié)：語法填空。閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式，并將本題的答案寫在答題卡上

• 7．The Small Friends Pet Shelter was started by a group of high school students and （1）

  （ them） parents when they started to see many pets that were left behind after their families（2）

  （ move） away.Today，there are about 70 cats，50 dogs，three rabbits，and a few turtles （3）

  （ live） at the shelter.The young people （4）

  run the shelter work hard （5）

  （ keep） the place clean，take care of the animals，and advertise the animals so that they can be adopted.
      They have already helped to find（6）

  （ home） for nearly 200 animals.It is hard work，but （7）

  young people working at the shelter think it is worth it.
      So if you find a pet that （8）

  （ lose），call the young people （9）

  Small Friends Pet Shelter!And if you want to help out，go and volunteer your time and love.That is what the animals （10）

  （ real） need most.
  組卷：5引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第一節(jié)詞匯，語法與句子（每空1分，滿分25分）

• 22．只有當(dāng)我們學(xué)會(huì)與自然和諧共存，這世界才變得越來越美好。
  Only when we learn to

  the nature

  the world be better and better.
  組卷：5引用：1難度：0.9

  解析

第二節(jié)：（滿分25分）

• 23．假定你是李華，你班要舉行一個(gè)英語學(xué)習(xí)經(jīng)驗(yàn)交流會(huì)。作為英語課代表，你是老師指定的發(fā)言人之一。請(qǐng)你準(zhǔn)備一篇發(fā)言稿與同學(xué)們交流，內(nèi)容包括：
  （1）你的英語學(xué)習(xí)經(jīng)驗(yàn)（多看多聽多交流）；
  （2）對(duì)同學(xué)們的鼓勵(lì)。
  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；
  （3）文章的開頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)。
  
  Dear classmates，                                       
     Thank you!
  組卷：2引用：3難度：0.5

  解析