沅陵县第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试
英语试卷
（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
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3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The new HSK test was launched by Hanban in an effort to better serve Chinese language learners. The new exam combines the advantages of the original HSK while taking into consideration recent trends in Chinese language training.
The new HSK is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency (水平). It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives.
Ⅰ. Test Levels
The levels of the new HSK correspond to the levels of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) as follows:
New HSK Vocabulary CLPS CEF
HSK (Level Ⅵ) Over 5,000 Level Ⅴ C2
HSK (Level Ⅴ) 2,500 C1
HSK (Level Ⅳ) 1,200 Level Ⅳ B2
HSK (Level Ⅲ) 600 Level Ⅲ B1
HSK (Level Ⅱ) 300 Level Ⅱ A2
HSK (Level Ⅰ) 150 Level Ⅰ A1
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level Ⅰ) can understand and use very simple Chinese words and phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies.
Ⅱ. Test Principles
The new HSK follows the principle of “test-teaching correlation”, bases the design of the test on the current trends in international Chinese language training, and is closely related to textbooks. The purpose of the test is to “promote training through testing” and “promote learning through testing”.
Ⅲ. Results Certificate
Test takers will receive the results for the new HSK issued by Hanban within one month after the test.
The HSK certificate has permanent validity, whereas the accompanying test report will only be valid (有效的) for two years (beginning from the date of the test session) as certification for foreign students to enter a college or university in China.
1．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs
A．The HSK has been newly reformed.
B．The HSK remains unchanged for years.
C．The HSK is targeted at all Chinese learners.
D．The HSK is a standardized test held in China.
2．What is the HSK (Level Ⅵ) similar to
A．C1 (CEF). B．C2 (CEF). C．Level Ⅲ (CLPS). D．Level Ⅳ (CLPS).
3．What do we learn about the new HSK
A．It consists of seven levels.
B．Its test report will be valid for ever.
C．Its certificate will be valid for two years.
D．Its results will be announced within one month.
B
Born in 1990, a wheelchair has been part of Zhao Hongcheng’s life since she was one year old due to poliomyelitis (小儿麻痹症) . And now, as a video content creator who has over 84, 000 followers on the video-sharing platform Bilibili, Zhao wants to be a bridge between the disabled and the rest of society.
“I made my first video in 2019,” Zhao says. “My original purpose was to find a way to reduce my emotional stress. I always met inconvenience caused by my wheelchair when going out, which made me feel sad. I barely had any disabled friends, so I had no one to talk to. I felt quite lonely,” Zhao explains.
Her first vlog was about a trip to Guangzhou with friends. The video was viewed more than 2, 000 times on the first day. “This made me feel that there were many things worth sharing in my life,” she explains. Since then, that first video has been viewed over 48, 000 times. Her fourth video, displaying how she got to work in a wheelchair, made her even more popular. The video has received more than 300, 000 views on Bilibili.
“One of the great things about being a content creator is that I feel like I have the opportunity of talking about the real difficulties and pains that a disabled person faces,” Zhao says.
4．What’s the purpose of Zhao’s first video
A．To make a living. B．To reduce her emotional stress.
C．To be popular. D．To practice film skills.
5．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The problems the disabled face. B．The difficulties of making a video.
C．The popularity of Zhao’s videos. D．The four videos Zhao made.
6．What is the meaning of being a content creator for Zhao
A．Receiving more views. B．Being successful on Bilibili.
C．Sharing stories from the disabled. D．Encouraging the disabled to be content creators.
7．Which can be the best title for the passage
A．A Positive Disabled Influencer B．A lonely Day of the Disabled
C．A Popular Content Creator D．A Caring Community for the Disabled
C
Metaura Pro claims to be the world’s first wearable air-conditioning device capable of constantly blowing cold air to keep the wearer cool.
Conventional wearable cooling systems only circulate the surrounding air, and thus don’t do a very good job of cooling people down. The stronger the wind blows, the hotter you get. This is definitely not what you want during those hot summer days. Metaura Pro, on the other hand, relies on a cooling solution to produce genuinely cold air that is 7 degrees Fahrenheit (华氏的) cooler than that of the surrounding area, in fan mode, and up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than the surrounding air, in cooling mode. The device has a smart app and relies on artificial intelligence to regulate air temperature.
Metaura Pro is driven by a powerful motor and its cooling modules are made up of 26 lightweight flat objects that wrap around the wearer’s neck and help to reduce heat. The motor is linked to a high-speed fan at the back of the device which also drives away some of that warm air around the neck. The device also has a VC plate, which has a liquid-cooled, heat-equalizing mechanism, efficiently creating a temperature differential between hot and cold temperatures.
“What sets Metaura Pro apart from the competition is that it produces genuinely cold air lower than the surrounding temperature, refreshing you during those dog days of summer,” the Metaura Pro Kickstarter crowdfunding page reads.
Metaura Pro not only supplies a cooling function, but also has the capacity for heating as well in winter, it can be used to warm your body to a comfortable temperature, when the surrounding air feels cold.
The device intelligently monitors itself, so when you take it off, it recognizes that it is no longer in use and will automatically shut off and switch to standby mode to save power consumption. Metaura Pro wearable collar is powered by a chargeable battery that can provide only 3 hours of cooling on a single charge. The device weighs 435 grams, which is not heavy, but definitely noticeable.
8．How does Metaura Pro manage to keep people cool
A．By dropping the body temperature.
B．By circulating the surrounding air.
C．By producing lower-temperature air.
D．By blowing the strong wind around.
9．What is mainly discussed about Metaura Pro in paragraph 3
A．Its internal structure. B．Its operating costs.
C．Its amazing function. D．Its working principle.
10．What may be the disadvantage of the device
A．It puts limitation on cooling function.
B．It switches to different modes by hand.
C．It possesses a relatively short battery life.
D．It depends much on outdoor temperatures.
11．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．A double-mode smart phone app
B．A cooling air-conditioning system
C．A rechargeable battery for e-products
D．A wearable temperature-adjusting device
D
It’s common nowadays for people to schedule a fitness plan. Whatever the drive behind it, whether health-related, performance-related or just plain vainglory (虚荣心), it is not uncommon for people to take regular exercise.
But if you’ve never done it before, what’s the best way to go about it Well, many people make use of a PT — that’s a personal trainer. This might be because they’re wet behind the ears or maybe they just don’t want the trouble of designing their own workout plan. A PT will create a plan based on the aim of an individual. They will tailor it to your current abilities and, better still, they will teach you how to move in a proper way.
However, the trade-off with a PT is the price. Each hourly session can be steep considering the double whammy of having to pay both the PT and membership of the gym. If you are at all strapped for cash then regular sessions might be out of your budget.
So what’s left Well, if you have the grit for it, you can make your own plan. It’s relatively easy to do if you have the know-how. But before you do, here are some basic pointers.
First, keep your fitness goal in mind. Are you looking to slim down, bulk up, or get shredded Whatever it is, make sure you choose to be in pursuit of that goal. Next, do your research. Social media is full of fitness videos and advice. Watch as many as possible, but make sure to be critical of them — everyone has a different body. Finally, keep your feet on the ground. Be patient with yourself and set realistic goals — it takes at least three months to see realistic body changes. A good workout is difficult and challenging, but never painful. Pain means you are damaging yourself.
12．What drives people to go to the gym
A．To keep a fit figure. B．To make friends.
C．To avoid vainglory. D．To become a celebrity.
13．What kind of person would choose a PT
A．A student short of budget. B．A busy workaholic.
C．A green hand in exercise. D．A professional athlete.
14．What should be paid attention to while making our own fitness plan
A．Bear in mind our fitness goals. B．Be a member of the gym.
C．Set a training timeline. D．Watch latest fitness videos.
15．What’s the text about
A．The necessity of exercise. B．How to make a fitness plan.
C．The practical skills of workout. D．How to be a personal trainer.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you understand the fable of the frog in the boiling water, it is time to learn how to avoid becoming the frog and make positive changes so that you can succeed and live your dream life. Here are a few tips you can follow.
16 You don’t want to go through every day without having a clear direction. The first thing you want to do to create a better future is to identify what kind of future you desire. Once you have a clear direction, you can run as fast as you can to get there.
Make a plan and work on it every day. Besides knowing what you want, you need to also know what you need to do to get there. 17 Every one of us wants to have a better future, but most people don’t know what to do to get there. This is why having a plan is important. Once you have a plan, all you need to do is stick to your plan and take massive action.
Take consistent action. Identifying your goals and knowing your plan is just a foundation step to achieving the success you want. You also need to take action and work on your goals if you want to achieve them. 18
Improve yourself regularly. Just like your phone, you update your mobile phone from time to time so that the software is the latest. 19 Constantly update and improve yourself so that you can perform at your best. If you want to be financially rich, you can’t just do nothing about your finances. 20 You need to learn how to manage your wealth too.
Always remember the story of the frog in the boiling water. And follow the tips I shared about to “hedge” yourself against the impact of gradual changes.
A．Create your future today, not tomorrow.
B．You need to track, plan, invest, and save.
C．You need to do the same to yourself.
D．Set a goal and never turn aside along the way.
E．Therefore, create an action plan for your goal.
F．Avoiding being “cooked” in an environment matters.
G．You can’t think about your dream, just praying over there.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
One Saturday morning my brother and I went to play tennis near a school building. Actually, we played very well and we were 21 the ball higher and faster each time.
Suddenly, something 22 happened — the ball got out of 23 and went crashing through one of the upstairs windows. We looked around and no one was in 24 .
I asked my brother 25 , “ Now what should we do ” “ Well,” my brother 26 , “no one will know whose ball it is and no one saw us. Let’s go home.” I 27 after a brief hesitation.
As soon as we arrived home, we told our father what had happened. We thought we were lucky and wise. However, his response was 28 to our expectation. “ Well, I will go to the school janitor (门卫) and see what we need to do.” And then he left immediately.
We were waiting at home, 29 and uneasy. About an hour later, our father 30 . “ Well, I talked to the school janitor and he was 31 when I told him what had happened. He said many windows had been broken, but we were the first ones to 32 that we were responsible. He said the school budget 33 window repair, so we will not have to pay for the window.”
He could see our relief as he continued, “ I am proud of your kids for having the 34 to tell me what happened.”
From this incident, we discovered that admitting our mistakes and taking the 35 is always the right choice.
21．A．hitting B．catching C．getting D．throwing
22．A．interesting B．impossible C．familiar D．unexpected
23．A．control B．reach C．power D．order
24．A．place B．sight C．distance D．position
25．A．excitedly B．casually C．nervously D．patiently
26．A．suspected B．responded C．informed D．indicated
27．A．opposed B．doubted C．ignored D．agreed
28．A．contrary B．similar C．proper D．beneficial
29．A．curious B．desperate C．upset D．confused
30．A．left B．returned C．began D．continued
31．A．delighted B．surprised C．grateful D．generous
32．A．admit B．confirm C．propose D．believe
33．A．sets down B．puts off C．takes over D．allows for
34．A．confidence B．wisdom C．courage D．ambition
35．A．conditions B．situations C．circumstances D．consequences
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
Not that Charlie's own life was easy ！… Such training was common in acting families at this time, especially when the family income was often uncertain. 36 his father died, leaving the family even 37 , so Charlie spent his childhood looking after his sick mother and his brother. By his teens, Charlie had, through his humor, become one of the most popular child actors in England. He could mime and act the fool doing 38 everyday tasks. No one was ever 39 watching him——his subtle acting made everything 40 .
Tony 41 Julia, touched her shoulder and kissed her on 42 ! She stepped back appearing surprised and put up her hands, as if 43 . I guessed that there was probably a 44 . Then Akira Nagata from Japan came in smiling, together with George Cook from Canada. As they were introduced, George reached his hand out to the Japanese student. Just at that moment, however, Akira bowed so his nose touched George's moving hand. They both 45 —another cultural mistake!
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46．今天你校组织全体师生进行了一次地震应急疏散演练(evacuation drill)。假设你是校英文报的一名记者，请根据所给要点以“An earthquake emergency evacuation drill”为题写一篇新闻报道：
1. 演练的目的、参加者、时间及地点；
2. 演练的经过；
3. 同学们的感受。
注意：1. 词数100左右（报道的标题已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
An earthquake emergency evacuation drill
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第二节 （满分25分）
47．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的。
Katie was happily jumping rope on the grass in front of her house facing the expansive city park just across the road. The neighborhood residents often enjoyed walking around the lake in the park, and on this pleasant day, with the sun casting its warm light, Katie spent the unhurried moments devoted to her jumping routine.
Her thoughts were focused on her jumping: how to match the spinning of the jump rope in her hands and the jumping of her feet so that they didn’t get mixed, causing her to trip. When her mind and muscles were working together, and when every move flowed smoothly, all of it felt pretty good in the afternoon sunshine. While jumping, she remembered that her grandmother had given her the jump rope for Christmas. She knew that her grandmother didn’t have a lot of money and had to save up to buy the jump rope for her. Before Christmas, her grandmother had taken her to some toy shops to look at different things, hoping to find out what Katie wanted. When Katie finally got the gift, it was not just a jump rope but the very jump rope she had wanted for a long time. She felt especially loved by her considerate grandmother.
The warmth of the afternoon sun enhanced the joy Katie felt as she skipped along. Suddenly a boy rushed across the road to her. Without any warning he robbed her of her jump rope, shouting, “Give me that” and raced back across the road towards the park.
Empty-handed, Katie was left in confusion. It took her a while to recover from the shock. When she came to her senses and realized the theft of her grandma’s gift, tear swelled up. A wave of anger and disappointment swept over her. But in that moment of upset, something unusual in the park captured her attention.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Following the boy quickly, she spotted a group of kids crying anxiously by the lake.
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After making sure the drowning girl was okay, the boy walked up to Katie with the jump rope.
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英语参考答案
1．A 2．B 3．D
4．B 5．C 6．C 7．A
8．C 9．D 10．C 11．D
12．A 13．C 14．A 15．B
16．D 17．E 18．G 19．C 20．B
21．A 22．D 23．A 24．B 25．C 26．B 27．D 28．A 29．C 30．B 31．B 32．A 33．D 34．C 35．D
36．Unfortunately 37．worse off 38．ordinary 39．bored 40．entertaining 41．approached 42．the cheek 43．in defence 44．major misunderstanding 45．apologized
46．
An earthquake emergency evacuation drill
To instruct students how to survive an earthquake, today all the teachers and students in our school participated in an earthquake emergency evacuation drill.
At first, the teachers gave us some instructions in the classroom and told us how to prevent ourselves from being injured once an earthquake happened. After that, they told us that we should run safely down the stairs the moment we heard the bell ring. Under teachers’ guidance, all the students ran to the playground smoothly in a few minutes.
This drill was a valuable chance for us to learn how to deal with emergencies when we meet an earthquake. It was really impressive and we all benefited a lot from it.
47．
Following the boy quickly, she spotted a group of kids crying anxiously by the lake. The boy who had taken her jump rope was sprinting towards them. As Katie neared the water, she saw, to her horror, a little girl was struggling in the water. The boy was throwing one end of Katie’s jump rope out for the child to grab. Fortunately, the little girl caught hold of it. Without a moment’s hesitation, Katie stepped forward to lend a helping hand. Working in tandem, they pulled the child onto the bank.
After making sure the drowning girl was okay, the boy walked up to Katie with the jump rope. Handing it to Katie, he gave a shy smile and apologized, “I’m sorry if I frightened you just now, but I had to act quickly in an emergency. I can’t swim, you know. It was your jump rope that served as a lifeline.” Katie’s initial anger had transformed into appreciation for the boy’s quick response to save the little girl. She replied she didn’t mind her jump rope being snatched at all. Instead, she was glad about the part her jump rope had played in the rescue.

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