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湖南省常德市汉寿县第一中学2024-2025学年
高一下学期开学考试英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What is the woman trying to do?
A．Write a report. B．Print out a file. C．Set up a cloud drive.
2．Why is the man going to Alan’s house?
A．To play basketball. B．To play computer games. C．To borrow his computer.
3．How much does the woman pay for the gym per month?
A．$20. B．$30. C．$50.
4．What’s the relationship between the speakers?
A．Mother and son. B．Grandma and grandson. C．Cousins.
5．Which shirt will the man probably buy?
A．The blue one. B．The white one. C．The gray one.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A．In a room. B．In a hotel. C．On the phone.
7．What’s the conversation mainly about?
A．Room prices. B．Room booking. C．A business trip.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where are the speakers now?
A．At an airport.
B．On a plane.
C．In a restaurant.
9．How many bags does the man carry in all?
A．2. B．3. C．4.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What are the speakers doing?
A．Buying new clothes. B．Packing for vacation. C．Preparing to move.
11．How does the boy feel about his things?A．They still mean a lot to him. B．They are still useful to him.
C．They are too old to him.
12．What will the boy do with his old stuff?
A．He will donate them. B．He will throw them out. C．He will take them with him.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．Where did the woman spend the vacation?
A．In New York City. B．In Middleville. C．In Miami.
14．What does the man think of the trip to the town at first?
A．Boring. B．Exciting. C．Lively.
15．How did the woman learn about the history of the town?
A．By chatting with the old at a bar.
B．By visiting the traditional shops.
C．By staying at some local restaurants.
16．What is the man interested in?
A．Old streets. B．Wine. C．Traditional things.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What does the speaker think of living in London?
A．It is stressful. B．It is convenient. C．It is tiring.
18．How does the speaker usually go out?
A．By underground. B．By car. C．By bus.
19．What are the speaker’s parents unable to put up with?
A．The country life. B．The transportation fee. C．The noise and pollution.
20．What is the speaker’s purpose of using the poet’s words?
A．To explain why he is tired of life.
B．To show that London’s an interesting city.
C．To prove that London is attractive to many poets.
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21．When can tourists join the Seven World Wonders trip?
A．From March to April. B．All year around.
C．Only from March to June. D．During 21-26 April.
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A．Eternal India. B．Simply Italy.
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In 1999, Rebecca Constantino began doing a study at schools across Los Angeles. She had
just completed a PhD in Language, Literacy and Learning, and she was analyzing children’s
access to books in wealthy and low-income communities.
One day, she saw something that stopped her in her tracks. “I was at a school in a wealthy
community, and they were getting rid of almost brand new books because they didn’t have room
in the library,” said Constantino. She put the books in her car and drove them to a school in an
underserved community.
Shocked by the difference she saw in public school libraries, Constantino became determined
to bridge the gap. “School libraries are not funded well, and sometimes not funded at all,” said
Constantino. “If you’re a child in an underserved community, you’re left with boring, outdated,
and uninteresting books.”
The word about Constantino’s work was spread, and books began piling up. Today, her
nonprofit organization, Access Books, has provided more than 1.5 million books to public-school
and community libraries across California. The group has also redecorated close to 350 libraries in
public schools and homeless shelters.
Constantino recruits (招募) volunteers who work alongside the community to create a warm,
vibrant (充满生机的) and welcoming library space. Students and their families, as well as school
staff and teachers, come together to join in. “We’re working together. It’s not a gift; it’s a
partnership. It really builds a sense of community,” said Constantino.
In addition to book donations and refurbishing (再装修) libraries, the group offers author
visits with schools and holds an annual writers conference for kids. Constantino said, “If we
provide high-interest books and a beautiful library space, they do come and they do read. We
found that in the schools that we serve, the number of books borrowed increases significantly after
our coming. So we know that kids are really interested in the books that we give. My goal is that
kids can always have a friend in a book and they can always turn to a book to find comfort and to
learn something.”
24．Why did Constantino do the study in 1999?
A．To prepare for a PhD．B．To reduce the waste of books.
C．To donate more books to poor communities.
D．To figure out kids’ ways of gaining reading books.
25．How did Constantino bridge the gap?
A．By obtaining donated books.
B．By raising money on the street.
C．By founding a profitable organization.
D．By getting support from the local government.
26．Which can best describe Constantino’s work?
A．Depressing. B．Controversial.
C．Successful. D．Temporary.
27．What impact does the nonprofit organization have on kids in poor communities?
A．They think the books on the shelf difficult to read.
B．They can turn to writers on campus.
C．They donate their own books to school libraries.
D．They are more willing to read books.
Scientists have recently developed a method to 3D-print greener buildings using local soil
that they say has the potential to revolutionise the construction industry.
Sarbajit Banerjee, a professor of chemistry and materials science and engineering at Texas
A&M University, said 3D printing enabled a versatility that allowed them to print entire
architectural facades, although getting such structures to meet existing building regulations
remained a significant challenge.
Concrete remains the primary material used in many construction projects but it cannot be
recycled and requires a lot of energy to mix and transport. The research team's aim is to print
structures using the type of soil that can be found in any garden.
“While the wndespread use of concrete has widespread access to housing and enabled the
growth of cities, this has come at a considerable environmental cost,” said Banerjee.
“The move to 3D-print concrete threatens to exacerbate this problem. However, we envision
a new example of construction that uses naturally sourced materials. Using such materials will
further pave the way for building designs that are specifically adapted to the needs of the localclimate.
What's more, the use of local materials would reduce the need to transport concrete long
distances, further reducing the environmental impact of the buildings.
The research team's plan to replace concrete with the earth beneath our feet depends on their
ability to improve the soil's capability to stand the weight of the whole house, to which Banerjee
said they “are making excellent progress”.
Once they have a clearer idea of the limits of the technology, Banerjee and his team plan to
further investigate how it might allow for building on other planets. For instance, they have
worked on addressing the problem of building all-weather roads in the subarctic. They hope the
technology could one day be used beyond Earth, to create settlements on the moon or even Mars.
28．What's the latest development in construction?
A．Recycling concrete. B．Reducing the construction cost.
C．3D-printing buildings from local soil. D．Changing the construction regulations.
29．What does the underlined word “exacerbate” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A．Address. B．Worsen. C．Relieve. D．Simplify.
30．What is the condition for replacing concrete with the earth?
A．The local climate. B．The cost of transportation.
C．The environmental footprint. D．The soil's weight-bearing capability.
31．What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A．The outlook for further studies. B．The explorations of the subarctic.
C．The limits of the new technology. D．The barrier to building on other planets.
“Can’t hold a candle to” is a popular expression. When there wasn’t electricity, someone
would have a servant light his way by holding a candle. The expression meant that the person who
cannot hold a candle to you is not fit even to be your servant. Now, it means such a person cannot
compare or compete.
Another expression is “hold your tongue.” It means to be still and not talk. “Hold your
tongue” is not something you would tell a friend. But a parent or teacher might use the expression
to quiet a noisy child.
“Hold out” is an expression one hears often in sports reports and labor news. It means to
refuse to play or work. Professional football and baseball players ‘‘hold out” if their team refusesto pay them what they think they are worth.
The expression “hold up” has several different meanings. One is a robbery. A man with a gun
may say, “This is a hold-up. Give me your money.” Another meaning is to delay. A driver who was
held up by heavy traffic might be late for work. Another meaning is for a story to be considered
true after an investigation. A story can hold up if it is proved true.
“Hold on” is another expression, which means waiting or stopping. As you leave for school,
your brother may say, “Hold on, you forgot your book.” It is used to ask a telephone caller to wait
and not hang up his telephone.
Our final expression is “hold the line”. That means to keep a problem or situation from
getting worse—to hold steady. For example, the president may say he will “hold the line on
taxes”. He means there will be no increase in taxes.
32．The expression “can’t hold a candle to” can be used when ________.
A．some footballers refuse to play a game
B．someone else is wanted on the phone
C．someone is not qualified for a position
D．someone was delayed by heavy traffic
33．The tune of the phrase “hold your tongue” is probably a little ________.
A．amusing B．polite
C．unfriendly D．offensive
34．If some teachers “hold out”, they probably ________.
A．change their attitude B．refuse to work
C．make a compromise D．show their devotion
35．Which of the following sentences can convey positive meanings?
A．I was late as I was held up by a hold-up.
B．Hold on! You have to pay the bill, sir.
C．You can’t even hold a candle to Michael.
D．I promise to hold the line on house prices.
You failed to pass exams and you might feel a bit like a failure, but actually you were not.
Here are some signs that show you are doing well in life even though you don't think so!
36 Sometimes a bit more than you should! Food is such an overlooked (忽略的)blessing, yet if you miss it for a few hours you will start feeling the necessity of it. Take the time
to enjoy your next meal, whatever that is.
Knowledge is at your fingertips. 37 Since knowledge is power, seize that power
and let it help you in the pursuit (追求) of your dreams. Take advantage of all the "learning"
chances that come your way.
You have a dream. 38 You have the ability to embrace it and create it. Don't give
up on dreaming or on your dreams. They are what life's best things are made up of.
You have the ability to forgive. 39 Never mind the world, just your life! Imagine
how unhappy you would be if you did not have the ability to forgive others' mistakes as well as
your own. You have the unique gift for forgiving and moving on.
You strive (努力) to be better. The fact that you are feeling a bit down because you haven't
achieved what you want to achieve shows you are trying. You always strive to be better. 40
So don't give up.
A．You have food to eat.
B．Whatever your dream is, it's yours.
C．Each difficulty has led you to where you are today.
D．In this day and age, you can learn anything you want.
E．Sometimes forgiveness is really a gift you give to friends.
F．And as long as you continue to do that, success will come.
G．Can you imagine what this world would look like without forgiveness?
三、完形填空
When I was a child of seven years old, I once went to a shop where they sold toys for
children. 41 at the sound of a whistle that I had seen in the hands of another boy on the
way, I 42 all my money for one. Much 43 with my whistle, I went whistling
all the way home, but upsetting all the family. My brothers and sisters, when I told of the 44
I had made, said I had given four times as much as the whistle was worth. They 45 me
so much for my stupidity that I cried, thinking it gave me more 46 than the whistle gave
me pleasure.
47 , this was afterwards of use to me. When I 48 to buy something Idid not need, I said to myself, “Don’t give too much for the whistle.” And when I 49 the
actions of men, I found many who “gave too much for the whistle.”
I knew a miser (守财奴) who 50 gathering and keeping wealth, giving up every
kind of comfortable living and all the pleasure of doing good to others. I saw someone fond of
51 who had fine clothes, fine shoes and earrings, all above his 52 , and for which
he had run into deep debt, and ended in a 53 . — “Poor men,” said I, “you pay too dear
for your whistle.” In short, the 54 of mankind is largely due to their putting a (n) 55
value on things to giving “too much for their whistle.”
41．A．Annoyed B．Amazed C．Alarmed D．Scared
42．A．handed over B．gave up C．gave out D．took over
43．A．confused B．frightened C．shocked D．pleased
44．A．arrangement B．supply C．bargain D．decision
45．A．concentrated onB．turned to C．laughed at D．looked down on
46．A．annoyance B．satisfaction C．loss D．stress
47．A．Moreover B．However C．Therefore D．Indeed
48．A．preferred B．attempted C．failed D．pretended
49．A．recognized B．admired C．observed D．followed
50．A．was addicted toB．broke away from C．gave way to D．was responsible for
51．A．wealth B．comfort C．power D．appearance
52．A．earnings B．supplies C．values D．accounts
53．A．battle B．prison C．threat D．challenge
54．A．pleasure B．opportunity C．failure D．suffering
55．A．unexpected B．great C．extra D．false
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料, 用不多于1个单词的正确形式填空或用所给单词的正确形式填空。
Sanxingdui (三星堆) is believed to have sat at the heart of the Shu state, 56
historians know little about because of the lack of written records. Discoveries 57 .
(make) at the site can date back to the 12th and 11h centuries BC, and many of the 58
(item) are now on display at an on-site museum. The site has revolutionized experts'understanding of how civilization evolved in ancient China. In particular, 59 (evident)
of a unique Shu culture suggests that the kingdom developed independently of neighboring
societies in the Yellow River Valley, which was 60 (traditional) considered to be the
cradle of Chinese civilization.
The first Sanxingdui relics 61 (discover) by a farmer in 1929. Generations of
researchers 62 (work) on the discovery of the Sanxingdui culture ever since.
The Sanxingdui findings are 63 (excite), but no texts have been found, nor is there
any mention of this culture in the records of other countries. Analysis of elements in the relics
indicates sources similar 64 those of other cultures along the Yangtze River. At this
point, however, the unique culture that produced these man-made objects remains 65
mystery.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，你的英国朋友James对中国敦煌艺术展很感兴趣，来信向你咨询。请
你给他提供一些建议，内容包括：
1.参观前的准备；
2.邀请他来体验。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.信的开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear James,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua六、书面表达
67．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短文。
The Flying Crabs (螃蟹)
Sam and Ken were teenagers of the same age, living in the same community of the busy
town of Brooksville. They used to be close, but as they grew up, Sam began to keep himself apart
from Ken. Ken’s growing reputation as a talented painter made Sam feel uncomfortable. It seemed
like Ken was becoming a star, and everyone in the neighborhood noticed him. This gradually
changed their friendship.
Therefore, Sam was surprised when Ken invited him to participate in the annual Kite Day
competition together. Each year, on the third Sunday of October, Brooksville came alive with
colorful homemade kites in the sky. It was a fun celebration and also a serious contest of
creativity.
“We two?” Sam questioned when Ken suggested they work together as a team. Ken
explained that Sam’s knowledge of aerodynamics (空气动力学) would be a great match for his
artistic talent, so they would be good partners. Ken’s enthusiasm was so strong that it reduced
Sam’s doubts. His mind raced through memories of their past friendship, moments of shared
laughter, and brotherly competition. “Well... OK!” Sam agreed, although he was still hesitant.
In the weeks leading up to Kite Day, they combined their talents, worked out ideas, and
carefully made their kite. Ken’s bright colors and detailed designs matched perfectly with Sam’s
focus on making the kite fly well.
As they worked together, they found joy in their friendship again, remembering fun times
from the past. Ken’s endless excitement kept them going during hard times, while Sam’s careful
planning made sure everything was done right. They decided to make their kite the best
Brooksville had ever seen.
Together, they turned simple materials into a beautiful kite shaped like a group of dancing
crabs, each one with its own special look. Sam declared with new confidence that they were going
to amaze everyone. The two friends high-fived each other excitedly.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
The long-awaited Kite Day came._______________________________________________________________________________
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The competition over, Sam and Ken were waiting anxiously for the results.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B B B B A C B A B C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A A B A A B B A C B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B C B D A C D C B D
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A C C B D A D B G F
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B A D C C A B B C A
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D A B D C
1．B
【原文】
W: My laptop has stopped working. Can I access my cloud drive from your computer to print out
my report?M: Sure, but did you know you can access it through your phone?
W: You’re right. Why didn’t I think of that? Not a problem.
2．B
【原文】
W: Will you go to have the basketball practice this afternoon?
M: No. I’ll go to Alan’s house. He’s got a new computer game.
3．B
【原文】M: I’m thinking of joining a gym, but it’s too expensive.
W: Really? Mine is only $30 a month. I don’t think that’s too expensive.
M: $30 a month? The one I went to was $50 a month, but I think a lot is included in the price.
4．B
【原文】M: Bye, granny!
W: Wait, Jimmy. It’s cold outside. Put a hat on!
M: Okay, bye!
5．A
【原文】W: The gray shirt is a new arrival. The white one is not a good choice. I think the blue
one really suits you.
M: I agree with you. It’s a really nice style, isn’t it?
6．C 7．B
【原文】
W: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?
M: Hello. This is Mr. Bass. I’d like to book a double room for Tuesday next week.
W: That’s fine, sir. A double room for Tuesday, September 12th. OK, I’ve got it.
M: What’s the price?
W: A double room with a front view is 140 dollars per night; one with a back view is 115 dollars
per night.
M: I think I’ll take the one with a front view then.
W: How long will you be staying?
M: We’ll leave on Sunday morning.
W: OK, sir. Thank you very much, and we look forward to seeing you next Tuesday.
M: Good. That’s all settled then. Goodbye.W: Goodbye.
8．A 9．B
【原文】M: Is this where I can check in for Flight No.109?
W: Yes, it is. Would you like to check in now?
M: Of course. Here are my ticket and passport.
W: Where do you want to be seated? In the front or at the back?
M: Neither. In the middle, please.
W: Well, do you have some bags that you’d like to check in?
M: Yes. A blue one and two dark ones.
10．C 11．A 12．A
【原文】W: OK, Jimmy. I know this is hard for you, but we’re going to have to do something
about all your old stuff.
M: Can’t we just take it with us, Mom?
W: You’re older now, Jimmy. I bet you don’t even use half of this stuff anymore.
M: Yes, but they’re all a part of my childhood. I can’t just leave them.
W: I understand. But you will have plenty of new things at our new home. Your old toys and
clothes have to go, OK? We can always buy you more, anyway.
M: Should we sell them?
W: I’m afraid they’re not worth anything. We’ll donate them to poor children who need them.
M: OK. I hope they give them as much happiness as they did to me.
W: That’s very kind of you.
13．B 14．A 15．A 16．B
【原文】M: Hey. You’re back from your vacation. Where did you go, New York City or Miami?
W: Neither. I spent my vacation in Middleville.
M: Where is Middleville? I’ve never heard of it.
W: It’s a small town about a six-hour drive from here. It is really nice, with a charming old main
street.
M: I’m not sure whether I’d like to travel. It doesn’t sound very exciting.
W: It wasn’t as lively as some places I have gone to, but I enjoyed the traditional shops, the simple
people, and the genuine friendliness.
M: What did you do there?
W: I visited the shops, ate at the family-owned restaurants, and learned about the strange historyof the town by enjoying the breeze with the old people at the local bar.
M: That sounds like a dull place to me.
W: Then I guess you wouldn’t want to go back with me this summer for their wine festival.
M: Did you say wine? Maybe I shouldn’t dismiss its charm so quickly.
17．B 18．A 19．C 20．B
【原文】
M: Hi! My name is Stephen and I live in a tiny flat in London. I don’t live with my parents.
They’re living in the countryside. An advantage of city life is having everything you need so close
at hand. Living beside the underground train station means I don’t need a car to get around, which
saves me money. I take the underground to work every day. I can also use it when I go to visit my
friends and relatives. Also, there are shopping centers and museums everywhere. Of course,
London, like any large city, has its problems, too. Londoners don’t chat on the train or the bus and
there is much less sharing spirit than in the country, where my parents live. In fact, they don’t
understand how I can put up with the noise and pollution. However, I see that as a small price to
pay. I’m here in the heart of the fine city. As a famous poet once said, “He who is tired of London
is tired of life.”
56．which 57．made 58．items 59．evidence 60．traditionally 61．were
discovered 62．have worked 63．exciting 64．to 65．a
66．Dear James,
You have asked me for my advice with regard to Dunhuang Art Exhibition and I will try to
make some conducive suggestions here.
You’d better surf the Internet to gain a general knowledge of the history and culture of
Dunhuang in advance. You will feel shocked if you could see this amazing art. I’d like to
accompany you to visit Dunhuang and I am willing to share further details about this issue.
I hope my suggestions will be of help to you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
67．
The long-awaited Kite Day came. Sam and Ken stood among the many competitors, the
crisp autumn air filling their lungs as they held their creation proudly between them. Sam gave thefinal adjustments to the strings, while Ken made sure the crab designs were clearly visible from
the ground. As they flew their kite into the sky, it soared high, gliding gracefully and catching the
eye of every passer-by. As the competition progressed, Sam’s feeling of jealousy disappeared,
replaced by the pure joy of this shared achievement.
The competition over, Sam and Ken were waiting anxiously for the results. They stood side
by side, their hearts pounding as they watched the judges examine their kite closely. Time seemed
to stretch forever before the head judge finally stepped forward and announced Sam and Ken won
first place. The crowd erupted in applause, and a mix of relief and pride washed over them. As
Ken turned his head to Sam with a huge smile, Sam hugged him without hesitation. At that
moment, Sam realized that their friendship had been mended and strengthened, just like the strings
of their winning kite.
