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衡阳市一中 2023 级 2023-2024 学年下学期期末考试
高一英语
注意事项：
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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
Artwork Competition — Create a Character!
Are you an artist? This may be the perfect competition held by Teen Ink to check your creative abilities. We want you
to create your own character. You must create a backstory for the character and give it a name. Your character must be
completely original.
Rules:
● You must be a teen (aged 13—19) with a Teen Ink account to enter.
● No improper content.
● Submissions (提交的材料) must be connected with the topic (Create a Character).
● The competition is open to all the individuals. Character must be your own — The character you create must be
entirely your own idea and design. The backstory and name must be original as well. Ideas that do not belong to you will
not be considered for the competition.
Guidelines and Details:
● All art types are accepted.
● There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit.
● Give your character a name and backstory. Leave these in the “Author’s Comments” section of your submission.
How to Submit:
● Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically (自动) considered for the
competition. See our submission guidelines for more information.
● Include the words “Character Competition” in your submission’s title.
● Submit your reviews to the “Artwork” category on our site. Select the art type connected with what you are
submitting. Hand in your entries before March 1, 2023.
Prizes:
Winners and honorable mentions will have their characters published in Teen Ink magazine. The overall winner will
receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
1．What is the purpose of holding the artwork competition?
A．To increase the sales of Teen Ink.
B．To attract people of all ages to the activity.
C．To test the teenagers’ artistic creativity.
D．To praise the young artists for their talents
2．What rules should the participants follow?
A．The works should be a team effort.
B．The participants should be under 13.
C．The content should be in connection with the subject.D．A common account should be shared.
3．How will the participants submit their works?
A．By submitting works on the webpage.
B．By handing in entries before April 10.
C．By posting entries to the magazine directly.
D．By sending in works titled “Character Competition”.
B
Recently, more than 1,000 researchers and executives signed an open letter calling for a pause (暂停) in research on
artificial intelligence. The letter warns that AI may threaten jobs, spread propaganda (宣传), and even lead to the “loss of
control of our civilization”. Many of the signatories (签署者) are thoughtful and experienced AI practitioners. Their
concerns should be taken seriously. On balance, though, their approach is likely to evolve into an opposition to progress.
Consider the broader worldview expressed in this document. It said, “Powerful AI systems should be developed only
once we are confident that their effects will be positive and risks manageable.” This is a formula for complete stop, as no
one can ever be so confident. The history of innovation is one of trial and error, risk and reward. One reason why the US
leads the world in digital technology is that it did not constrain (约束) the industry with well-meaning but doubtful
regulation. Slowing Al progress, moreover, carries risks all its own. Don't forget that this technology is likely to make the
world richer, healthier, smarter and more productive for decades to come. By 2030, it might be contributing more than $15
trillion to the global economy. Advances in medicine, biology, climate science, education, manufacturing, transportation and
much more are on the horizon. Any new rules must be balanced against the vast potential of these efforts.
Nor is AI research advancing into a void (空白领域). The industry already operates within legal parameters (范畴) in
response to potential harms. Companies have ensured their products are safe. Trade associations are developing codes of
conduct and ethical frameworks. Far from the“ out-of-control race”, the AI business is constrained by law and politics and
consumer sentiment (情绪).
It's natural to worry about new technologies, but the wealth and abundance of American society is due in no small
part to risks taken in the past, in a spirit of openness and optimism. The AI revolution deserves no less.
4．Why did the researchers and executives sign the open letter?
A．Because the research on AI had been paused.
B．Because AI had uncontrollably destroyed human civilization.
C．Because they were worried about the potential risks of AI.
D．Because they were more experienced than others in AI field.
5．Why is the US mentioned in paragraph 2?
A．To support that innovation comes from taking risks.
B．To stress that the US is very important in the digital field.
C．To draw attention to the benefits of well-meaning regulations.
D．To reveal those people's real purpose of signing the letter.
6．What can we infer from this passage?
A．Al technology consumes more money than it can earn.
B．Society will hugely benefit from AI technology in the future.
C．The AI industry is now developing without any restrictions.
D．The development of AI technology is just a solo effort.
7．What is the passage mainly about?
A．Regulations on AI are well-intended but doubtful.
B．The future of AI is filled with unmanageable risks.
C．AI safety concerns justify a temporary research pause.
D．A pause in AI would hold back progress in innovation.
C
A girl is driving with her parents when they spot watercress growing by the side of the road. Her parents stop and
take her out of the back seat. They ask her to take off her shoes and roll up her jeans to help them gather it.It is the beginning of the story in Watercress, a picture book written by Andrea Wang. The story is based on her
childhood. “My parents actually spotted watercress growing by the side of the road in Ohio where I grew up,” Wang says.
“And I was horribly embarrassed to get out and gather the watercress from the dirty water. It really made me aware of how
different I was from my friends. But for my parents, it brought back memories of their home country and it was a
connection to their homeland that they had left behind.”
The feeling of being ashamed of our parents is universal. We’ve probably all experienced that at some point. “I
remember walking 20 feet behind my parents when we were walking down the street, pretending that I didn’t belong to
them,” Wang laughs.
The pictures in Watercress have drawn inspiration from Chinese landscape paintings, which often have mountains
covered in clouds. “It always has felt dreamlike to me when I look at those paintings. And I thought it would be nice to
bring it into my book because of its theme of memory,” Wang explains.
Unlike the little girl in the story, Andrea Wang didn’t hear any story about her parents’ childhoods until she was an
adult. “My parents were trying to protect me, by not telling me the hardships they went through,” Wang says.
But as a kid, Wang remembers feeling disconnected from her history. “I think it’s really important for families to
share what they can,” Wang says. “So that kids know that history and can feel a sense of pride in their culture.”
8．How did Andrea Wang feel when she was told to gather watercress?
A．Excited. B．Curious. C．Scared. D．Ashamed.
9．What does the word “universal” underlined in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Making sb feel a little bit angry. B．Being true at all times and in all places.
C．Needing skill to do or understand. D．Being related to a particular group or society.
10．What does Andrea Wang say about Chinese landscape paintings?
A．They are boring. B．They are difficult.
C．They are beautiful. D．They are expensive.
11．What does Andrea Wang suggest parents do?
A．Avoid talking about hardships.
B．Explain whatever they went through.
C．Tell their kids to be proud of their culture.
D．Share some of their experiences with their kids.
D
Everywhere I look, there are new buildings under construction. The neighborhoods that I knew as a boy, filled with
beautiful old buildings, have mostly disappeared, and in their place, modern, high-rise buildings have appeared. There is
good reason for this. Residents want all the conveniences of modern living. However, how can our children understand and
maintain their cultural identity if we erase so much of the physical evidence of it?
The arguments for preserving historic buildings are not simply about an emotional attachment to the past. There are
also good economic arguments in favour of preservation. The renovation (修缮) and preservation of historic districts can
become an economic engine, drawing tourists and small businesses to the area. For example, in Dubai, the historic Al
Bastikiya district draws thousands of tourists every year from all over the world. It also attracts local residents, eager to
learn about their city's past.
Some have argued that historic preservation is too expensive, but many recent projects have demonstrated that this is
not necessarily the case. In fact, renovation of an existing structure for adaptive reuse can cost about £40 per square metre
less than even the most basic new construction, while preserving the beauty of the original building. And, although it is
often claimed that old buildings have a more significant environmental footprint than new construction because they aren’t
very energy efficient, architects and environmental experts maintain that the greenest building is the one that is already
built. New construction almost always has a more serious environmental impact (影响) because it requires the use of all-
new materials that must be transported, often over long distances, instead of recycled materials that are already on site. We
recycle so many other things. We can and should recycle buildings, too.
Historic preservation is an option that opens many possibilities; demolition (拆毁), in contrast, is irreversible. Oncethese treasures are lost, they are lost forever, an important link in our heritage that can never be recovered.
12．What drives people to replace old buildings with new ones?
A．Their dislike of old buildings. B．Their pride in cultural identity.
C．Their concern about young generations. D．Their desire for modern comforts.
13．What does the example of Al Bastikiya show?
A．Historic renovation costs much money.
B．Local governments support small businesses.
C．Historic preservation brings economic benefits.
D．International tourism promises economic recovery.
14．What can be inferred about renovating old buildings from paragraph 3?
A．It uses green materials. B．It damages architectural beauty.
C．It reduces enviromental impact. D．It worries environmental experts.
15．What is the author’s attitude towards historic preservation?
A．Positive. B．Doubtful. C．Disapproving. D．Objective.
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。
There may come a time when someone requires your help for a mental health issue. 16 . But you may also
struggle to know how to help in a way that assists with their immediate needs. If so, don’t worry. Try the following things to
support those who needs you.
Listen
If someone approaches when they need help, it’s not always easy to know what you should do, and it may be more
beneficial for you to just listen. 17 . They may just need to get what they are feeling off their chest at that moment.
Try your best not to interrupt. The more listening you do, the better your position in deciding what to do next.
18
Even if you have undergone (经历) some related training, that doesn’t mean you are in the best position to offer the
mental health support someone needs. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is encourage them to seek professional help.
You may be able to provide phone numbers and even attend appointments with them if it makes them more comfortable.
Check in with them
While being a listening ear is sometimes all someone needs to feel better, you can also become an ongoing source of
support. Check in with the person experiencing a mental health problem so that they know you are always there for them.
Make contact with them regularly to see how they are feeling. 19 .
Call emergency (紧急情况) services
20 . However, it’s important to know your limits. If someone you know is experiencing self-hurting
thoughts or tendencies, don’t hesitate to seek emergency help. The faster you act, the safer your friend or family member
may be.
A．Suggest support services
B．Provide effective support
C．You may be more than happy to help
D．Express your concern for them as fast as possible
E．Just knowing someone cares can bring them comfort
F．They may not need you to offer solutions or even give them a hug
G．Your support can be of great value to anyone going through a tough time
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)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was travelling on an overnight bus. The bus — an ordinary, non-air-conditioned one — was more than packed. The
passengers seated comfortably by the windows wore happy expressions as they 21 outside world. The people
seated by the aisle (过道) cursed (诅咒) the standing ones, who 22 leaned on the seat corners.After around two very long hours, I was so 23 that I kept shifting my body weight from one leg to the other to
manage the 24 . I suddenly sensed soft hand tapping my arm, asking for attention. Turning around, I found
middle-aged man with a kind smile looking 25 at me. He suddenly stood up and said I could take his seat for
some time. I was pleasantly surprised and 26 accepted his offer. After about 20 minutes, I 27 him to
take back his space. A man, who was sitting by the window on the other side of the bus, had 28 our exchange.
Just then, something 29 happened. Our observer voluntarily stood up and offered his seat to another standing
man. Out of expectation, this 30 of seat-sharing spread through the bus like wildfire and, before long, almost all
the 31 got a chance to be seated. People 32 started chatting with each other while exchanging
positions, and soon began sharing jokes and singing. Needless to say, the rest of the journey was quite 33 .
This extraordinary experience has stayed with me even after all these years. It showed to me an important 34
that we can all share what we have, 35 our pressure, and help our co-passengers in this journey called life.
21．A．responded to B．reflected on C．escaped from D．looked at
22．A．safely B．occasionally C．rarely D．cheerfully
23．A．exhausted B．curious C．scared D．nervous
24．A．safety B．discomfort C．embarrassment D．weight
25．A．forward B．down C．up D．backward
26．A．unwillingly B．passively C．immediately D．typically
27．A．expected B．begged C．advised D．signaled
28．A．observed B．desired C．indicated D．discovered
29．A．amusing B．magical C．natural D．fatal
30．A．game B．trick C．plot D．campaign
31．A．passengers B．observers C．standees D．people
32．A．still B．surely C．even D．already
33．A．enjoyable B．respectable C．acceptable D．flexible
34．A．idea B．fact C．relief D．opinion
35．A．besides B．with C．without D．including
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。
The “Sharing China — Happy Chinese New Year Contest 2023” concluded its final review recently in Beijing and
unveiled its 36 (win) entries.
37 (launch) on Dec 20, 2022, the con test called for photography works and short videos themed on Spring
Festival culture and 38 (memory) moments from Chinese New Year celebrations overseas. Over 11,000 photos
and 231 short videos from more than 20 countries and regions were submitted to the online 39 (submit) platform
as well as the event page on Facebook until Feb 12.
Several rounds of assessments were conducted by a panel of experts, 40 evaluated the submitted works
based 41 three standards: Value of international communication, theme and quality. The experts 42
(final) selected 5 first prize collections, 15 second prize collections and 30 third prize collections for the photography
contest, and 1 first prize collection, 2 second prize collections and 6 third prize collections for the short video contest.
The contest was hosted by China International Culture Association 43 organized by Chinadaily.com.cn and
Chinaculture.org. Since 2015, the “Sharing China” contest 44 (hold) for seven sessions successfully. Many of the
works collected during these years were of professional quality, and 45 (include) in the Ministry of Culture and
Tourism’s publicity material used for ministry’s cultural activities or cultural products, such as exhibitions, publications,
posters, photo album designs and promotional videos.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46．假定你是李华，校英语报记者。上周，你校举行了以“我最喜爱的传统节日”为主题的英语演讲比赛，请你
写一篇英文报道，内容包括：1. 举办目的；
2. 活动过程；
3. 活动意义。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
第二节(满分25分)
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。
On a Sunday afternoon, Kiana French was having fun fishing with her father and younger sister, not knowing the
next minute, they would struggle not to sink in the freezing water. Their 12-foot boat was taking in water little by little, and
the wind was picking up. Her father, Gary French, hurried to operate the engine, while Kiana,16, was in the middle with
Cierrah, her sister, frightened but still able to keep calm.
Kiana asked Cierrah to take off one of her cowboy boots, with which she got some of the water out. Hard as she tried,
that little effort would not help stop the boat sinking. Moments later, the unthinkable happened. The boat was full of water
and then it flipped over. Kiana and her sister were dumped in the water. Their father, who had had a surgery six months ago,
managed not to be thrown into the water but seemed to have great pain in the chest due to the sudden change.
Kiana quickly put on her life jacket and saw Cierrah’s and her father’s life jackets floating away. She reacted quickly
to get them back and held her sister onto the boat. They were so far out in the middle of the lake that they could not see the
shore clearly. What’s worse.it was getting harder to stay above the waves. Their father swam over and hugged his two girls.
Cierrah crying silently. Kiana heard her beloved sister murmur, “I can’t feel my feet.”
Kiana knew the only thing to do was to get to shore herself and find help. She looked up at her father, exchanging a
concerned glance, turned round and swam as hard as she could towards the shore
Fighting against the strong currents and cold wind, she screamed for help at the top of her lungs every three minutes
or so. A strong wind blew, and she looked back only to see her sister’s and father’s heads bobbing(浮动)in the water. She
burst into tears, thinking her sister and dad were dead, because she was taking too long.
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。
With desperate tears, she suddenly spotted a boat with a figure walking on it
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Once rescued, they were rushed to shore, where a concerned group waited for their arrival.
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_________________________________________________________________英语答案
1．C 2．C 3．A
4．C 5．A 6．B 7．D
8．D 9．B 10．C 11．D
12．D 13．C 14．C 15．A
16．C 17．F 18．A 19．E 20．G
21．D 22．B 23．A 24．B 25．C 26．C 27．D 28．A 29．B 30．A 31．C
32．C 33．A 34．B 35．D
36．winning 37．Launched 38．memorable 39．submission 40．who 41．on 42．finally
43．and 44．has been held 45．were included
46．One possible version:
An English Speech Contest
Aimed at reminding us of the significance of traditional festivals, an English Speech Contest was launched in the
school lecture hall last Friday.
Many students participated in the contest, each making a speech with the theme of “My Favorite Traditional
Festival”. With great spirit, the contestants expressed their ideas in fluent English and interacted with the judges confidently,
showing the audience their great talents and youthful vigor. After intense competition, 10 students won awards.
Not only did the contest spark our passion for learning English, it also gave us deeper insights into our traditional
culture.
47．With desperate tears, she suddenly spotted a boat with a figure walking on it. She waved and cried for help with all her
strength. It seemed like a century later when she heard someone yelling back to her. As the boat was approaching, Kiana
pointed to her father and sister and someone screamed, “They are in the water! Help!” She was soon picked up and taken
towards where her father and sister were. Fortunately, they didn’t drown but her father seemed to be giving out, with one
hand holding tight to the boat. the other holding Cierrah.
Once rescued, they were rushed to shore, where a concerned group waited for their arrival. They gave clothes and
blankets to the three poor people, and then the ambulance arrived. Kiana, her sister and her father were cheeked on the spot
and finally sent to the nearest hospital. Later, when asked what gave her the strength and perseverance to continue. both in
the cold water and in great fear. Kiana thought it had to do with family. “I just wanted to save my family, and I didn’t want
anything bad to happen to them. So I couldn’t spare a second to worry or fear.” she said.
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